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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1937

Page

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Valentine Program And Tea For Cedar Rapids History Dept

Seventy five members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club history and literature department attended a valentine program and silver tea at the club house Monday afternoon. Mrs W R Armstrong presented Musical Romances including an original Schumann courtship and Foster life story with performances by Mrs Lucy Bushnell Ambroz, Mrs Frances Norton Cuyler and accompanying musicians. The menagerie of songs highlighted by Foster and Schumann pieces complemented a tea setting with red tulips and silver table appointments.

Cedar Rapids Schumann Frances Norton Cuyler R. C. Folsom Lillian Bell Matilda Snouffer Wayne Basler B. O. Eighmy

Palestinian Artists to Perform at Temple Judah Anniversary

Brachah Zfirah and her composer husband Nachum Nardi will headline a Friday concert at the Community Players Playhouse in Cedar Rapids. The event, part of Temple Judah’s tenth anniversary, features Yemenite and Palestine folk tunes plus modern Palestinian songs. Tickets available at Rosenbaum Furniture.

Temple Judah Brachah Zfirah Nachum Nardi Community Players’ Playhouse Jewish Young People’s League Yemen Arabia Palestine Cedar Rapids Rosenbaum Furniture

Luncheon and Bridge Hosted by Mrs Gray and Mrs Beals

Mrs C O Gray of Vernon Drive SE and Mrs H J Beals of Fourth Avenue SE hosted Tuesday afternoon luncheons and bridge at the Commonwealth tea room. Guests included Mrs Frank A Beals, Mrs Everett Chandler, Mrs Roland C Wilson, and many other society members.

C. @. Gray Vernon Drive H. J. Beals Fourth Avenue Commonwealth Tea Room Frank A. Beals Everett Chandler Roland C. Wilson Guy FE. Hillier Fred E. Collard George F. Miller J. U

Bridge Party Invitations For Elks Wives Issued

Invitations were issued Tuesday to wives of Elks club members for a bridge party on February 22 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Elks club. Tables will be set for both auction and contract bridge with prizes for winners. Mrs. David G. Bleakley heads the committee, assisted by several members.

Elks Club David G. Bleakley G. R. McKeely Louis B. Stevenson R. F. MicGinnis Walter F. Nesper Lynn G. Swaney Dondines B. B. Hickenooper

PEO Chapters DK and HJ Hold Meetings

Chapters DK and HJ of the P E O met Monday at members homes. Chapter DK hosted with a program on projects inclucing Cotey College and an educational fund talk. Mrs Walter S Newell hosted. Miss Hope Kurtz spoke. Agnes Chaney told the story of the opera Seigfred. Twenty one members attended.

Walter S. Newell Fifteenth Street Hope Kurtz Cotey College P. R. Geyer Agnes Chaney Seigfred Noel Newell Lucille Reynolds

Stouts Lead in Local Duplicate Tournament

Dr C A Stout and Miss Mary Ken Stout led the field while James Ipstein and Mrs William Jayne finished as runners up in a Monday evening duplicate tournament at Mrs Oliver Longue alle home 2035 Blake boulevard SE.

C. A. Stout Mary Ken Stout James Ipstein William Jayne Oliver Longuealle Blake Boulevard

Mrs E J Larimer Hosts Card Club Luncheon

Mrs E J Larimer of 2036 Fifth venue SE will host the Wednesday card club at her home with luncheon and bridge at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

E. J. Larimer

Bridge Luncheon Draws Twenty-Four Women at Cedar Rooms

Twenty four women attended the weekly bridge luncheon at Cedar Rooms Country Club. Mrs E J Zatn er was in charge of the affair.

Cedar Rooms Country Club E. J. Zattner Afair

Twenty year wedding anniversary at Barta home

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Barta celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary Sunday at their route No. 2 home. Music entertained guests during the afternoon and refreshments were served. The party included numerous relatives and friends such as Lenora Louis, Charles Cerveny family, Kilbergers, Bures, Sarta, Kriz, Cereny, Sedlak, and Louzar families with many extended relatives in attendance.

Louis Barta Music Act Cards Luis Barta Lenora Louis Charles Cerveny Charles Alvin Kilberger Wesley Bures Elizabeth Barta John Bures Veron Wesley Sedla Lumir Lou‘ar

Valentine party at Esther Novak’s hosts prize winners named

Miss Esther Novak entertained a group of friends at a Valentine gathering at her home Sunday evening. Prizes were won by Emily Raim, Gilbert Hynek, Ellie Lopata, and Allan Vanour ey. Other guests included several Misses and Messrs such as Mary Dvorak, Katherine Cerveny, Gladys Zach, Leona Merta, Leona Thupitar, Alice Machula, Wilhelmina Coufal, Gladys Novak, Elmer Kloubec, Elmer Senish, Robert Cerhan, Frank Yovak, Lumir Shupitar, William Tistricky, and Mr and Mrs Frank A, and Mr and Mrs Frank Novak.

Esther Novak Emily Raim Gilbert Hynek Ellie Lopata Allan Vanourey Mary Dvorak Katherine Cerveny Gladys Zach Leona Merta Leona Thupitar Alice Machula Wilhelmina Coufal Gladys Novak Elmer Kloubec Elmer Senish Robert Cerhan Frank Yovak Lumir Shupitar William

Mrs Sherman Returns From Midwest Visits

Mrs T A Sherman of 1215 First Avenue East has come back after visiting her daughters in La Crosse Wisconsin and Milwaukee Wisconsin during the past two months.

T. A. Sherman W. M. Jaggett Mr. Daggett Lacrosse Wis Donald Mcwath McGrath Milsaukee

Speake Bride Speaks: Gertrude Speake Marries Forrest McCalley

Miss Gertrude Speake of Walker wed Forrest L. McCalley of Humphries Mo in a candlelight ceremony at the bride’s brother in law’s home in Marion. The couple plans to live on a farm near Walker after March 1 with attendance by family members from Walker Marion and Alburnett.

Walker Gertrude Speake Hattie Speake Forrest L. McCalley Irving McCalley Humphries Earl W. Helbig Marion Evangeline McKnight Harold McCalley Hampton David Etzel Jay B. Speake Verle Etzel Walker High School Here A. C. McCalley Myrtle McCalley Mouring Murphey Kathleen Etzel Alburnett George K. Speake Earl Helbig Norma Helbig Dona Helbig

Honor Bendixens Mark 62 Years in Davenport

Mr and Mrs E K Beane hosted a family dinner honoring Mrs Beane s uncle and aunt Peter Bendixen and his wife of Davenport who celebrated their sixty second wedding anniversary The Bendixens were married February 15 1875 in Davenport and moved to Gladbrook in 1889 Later they had three children two died in infancy and the third Dr P A Bendixen of Davenport died two years ago They have two grandchildren Jane and Charles Bendixen They spend winters in Cedar Rapids with the Beanes since their son s death.

E. K. Beane First Avenue E P. A. Bendixen Davenport Jane Charles Bendixen Bendixens Cedar Rapids

Three One-Act Plays At Van Buren School By Tanda Camp Fire

The Tanda Camp Fire group at Van Buren school presents three one act plays The Minister's New Car Aunt Mabel Saves the Day and Shantytown Scandal Thursday at 7 30 p m Mothers of Camp Fire girls and Tanda members participate A sketch and a panto mime accompany the program Music by the First Reformed church Sunday school orchestra Small admission charged.

Tanda van Buren Mabel Camp Fire First Reformed Church

Monday Shakespeare Club Hosts Valentine Luncheon

Sixteen members attended the annual Valentine luncheon hosted by Mrs. T. F. Hersch at 2127 Greenwood Drive SE. Red and white decorations accompanied a review of A Winters Tale with social committee members guiding arrangements.

Monday Shakespeare Club T. F. Hersch Greenwood Drive George Arduser Lee Beardsley P. R. Geyer

Iowa Mutual Girls Club Hosts Dinner and Theater Party

Thirty three members attended a dinner and theater party hosted Monday evening by the Iowa Mutual Girls Club. Hostesses were Misses Lillian Harder Jane Stamp Beth Mahannah and Catherine Peet.

Iowa Mutual Girls’ Club Lillian Harder Jane Stamp Beth Mahannah Catherine Peet

Dairy Dale PTA Meeting Postponed to Feb 26

The Dairy Dale Parent Teacher Association meeting scheduled for February 19 has been postponed to February 26. Members are advised to note the new date and attend as planned.

Dairy Dale P. T. A

Tyler PTA Study Group Meeting Planned

Tyler P T A study group will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the school to discuss problems from the last lesson.

Tyler P. T. A

Edward S Murray Discusses Orient at Ladies Club

Edward S. Murray spoke to the Ladies Literary Club and husbands in the Roosevelt hotel on the Orient. He argued civilization rests on communal duty, criticized Russia’s communism, and noted its focus shifting inward. Fifty people attended the dinner with spring flowers at the table.

Edward S. Murray Ladies Literary Club Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Russia Mr. Murray Murray Arthur Huntington Max Daehler James Knox

Iowa Club Federation Contest Promotes Life Insurance Essays

The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs invites ninth to eleventh graders to submit 500 word essays on "What Life Insurance Can Do For Me." Two winners per county will advance for final judging, with prizes awarded at the state biennial convention in Sioux City in May. Essays due by March 1 to Mrs. W. J. Montgomery in Coggon. more details from Mrs. J. P. Mills, second district representative.

Iowa Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Sioux City W. J. Montgomery Coggon Canable J. P. Mills Second Avenue SE Dial Mills Family Finance Committee Iowa Federation

Hal Trosky Visits Henry Siepmans In Norway

Mr and Mrs Hal Trosky of Cleveland Ohio and their son Hal Jr visited Mrs Trosky’s parents Dr and Mrs J C Glenn Sunday. The Troskys are staying in Norway where Hal Trosky Cleveland Indians first baseman will leave March 1 for New Orleans to begin spring practice. Mrs Trosky and Hal Jr will remain in Norway.

Hal Trosky Cleveland, O Hal, Jr Trosky J. C. Glenn Norway Mr. Trosky Henry Siepman Longwood Drive Troskys Cleveland Indians New Orleans

Cedar Rapids ceremony unites Miss Schelm and Ward Popham

Miss Margaret Schelm daughter of Albert Schelm Johnstown Nebraska and Ward Popham son of Mr and Mrs Bert Popham North English were married Sunday at Trinity Lutheran church Cedar Rapids. The Rev P L Bornhoeft officiated with Miss Betty Wade and Kenneth Euken as attendants. Afterward a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Euken. They will live on a farm near Parnell after March 1.

Margaret Schelm Albert Schelm Johnstown Neb Ward Popham Bert Popham North English Trinity Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids P. L. Bornhoeft Betty Wade Kenneth Euken Miss Wade Walter Euken First Avenue W Popham Ainsworth, Neb Wellman High School Parnell Bornhoeft Fred Hermsmeyer Clinton Knowlton Bobby Wilma Munster Iowa City Lynn Harry Wade Betty Wayne Popham Beatrice

Mrs J B White Birthday Party At 853 Daniels St NE

Misses Dorothy and Alice White entertained Sunday afternoon at their home 853 Daniels Street NE in honor of their mother Mrs J B White. Guests included Mrs White Miss Opal Snetzler Mrs Josephine Stoddard Miss Hazel Stoddard Mrs Ivan Darman and her children Dolores and Frank Mrs John Taggert Mrs Cecile McFatridge and her son Buster Phyllis and Billy White.

Dorothy Alice White Daniels Street J. B. White White Opal Snetzler Josephine Stoddard Hazel Stoddard Ivan Darman Dolores Frank John Taggert Cecile McFatridge Buster Phyllis Billy White

Birthday party honors Gladys Topinka on ninth birthday

Mrs. Joseph Topinka hosted a gathering at 2004 C Street SW to celebrate her daughter Gladys ninth birthday with guests including Stanley Travnicek Helen Travnicek Anna Mae Tefr Arlene Dvorak Leona Trachta Norma Kloubec Velma Polehna Betty Kapoun Martha Pesek Martha Chystry and Dorothy Gladys Topinka assisting in serving the guests

Joseph Topinka C Street Gladys Stanley Helen Travnicek Anna Mae Tefr Arlene Dvorak Leona Trachta Norma Kloubec Velma Polehna Betty Kapoun Martha Pesek Martha Chystry Dorothy Gladys Topinka Dorothy Topinka

Hazel Bowers Becomes Bride of H R Shingledecker

Edgewood couple Hazel Bow ers daughter of Mrs William Bacon Cedar Rapids and Harry R Shingledecker son of Mr and Mrs David Shingledecker were married at the Congregational parsonage in a single ring ceremony led by Rev T Richardson Gray. A wedding supper followed at Raymond Bowers home with further honors planned at Woodman hall. The newlyweds will reside in Edgewood.

Edgewood Hazel Bowers William Bacon Cedar Rapids Harry R. Shingledecker David Shingledecker T. Richardson Gray Raymond Bowers Woodman Hall

Miss Walters Dinner Honors Clarion Guest at Home

Miss Mary Morton of Clarion, a house guest of Miss Marjorie Walters at 325 Sixteenth Street NE, was honored at a dinner Monday evening at Clara Robinson's Colonial Food shop. Hostesses Este Heath, Mrs W A Preston, Lucile Powell and Maude Krebs served yellow jonquil decor. Afterward guests went to Miss Heath's home at 1726 Fourth Avenue SE.

Mary Morton Clarion Marjorie Walters Sixteenth Street Clara Robinson Colonial Food Shop Este Heath W. A. Preston Lucile Powell Maude Krebs Miss Heath Fourth Avenue SE

Ackerman joins Rebecca Alexander tent of D A V

Mrs Eva Maude Ackerman 925 Eleventh street NE was initiated into membership in Rebecca Alexander tent D A V of the Civil War at a Montrose hotel meeting Friday evening. Boy Scout troop No 8 sponsored by Kenwood PTA demonstrated flag use under Scout master Henry Houseman with Lee S Coy assisting. Mrs Amos Scott gave two readings Minnie Enttains Her Boy Friend Absent Minded Priscilla.

Eva Maude Ackerman Eleventh Street Rebecca Alexander Montrose Hotel Kenwood P. T. A Henry Houseman Lee S. Coy Amos Scott Minnie Priscilla

Y's Men Host Card Party At De Wees Home

Mr and Mrs T H De Wees and Mr and Mrs Ray Pollock entertained Y s men and their wives at a card party Monday evening at the De Wees home 135 Twenty sixth street drive SE and 127 Twenty fourth street drive SE.

T. H. de Wees Twenty-sixth Street Drive Ray Pollock Twenty-fourth Street Drive Y’s Men’s Club de Wees

Novak Anniversary Surprise In Ely Neighborhood

Mr and Mrs Frank Novak of near Ely celebrated their thirtieth wedding anniversary with a surprise at home on Friday. Neighbors presented a gift and flowers to the couple. Attending were Mr and Mrs Joseph Rehak and children Lester and Milo, and many other local families including the Tichy, Sadecky, Andrie, Andrle, Pavlicek, Miller, Vornholt and Novak networks with numerous relatives.

Frank Novak Ely Cedar Rapids Joseph Rehak Lester Milo Charles Tichy Emil Sadecky Fred Andrie Rudolph Andrie Stanley Amelia Wes Miller Lawrence Louis Vornholt Betty Lou Esther Mae Joe Andrle Tony Pavlicek Robert Milo Andrle George Joe Tichy Rudy Sadecky Edwin Andrle Frances Sylvia Novak

Dr George A Filmer to Visit In Boston Family Home

Dr George A Filmer of Boston Massachusetts will arrive Wednesday for a short visit at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs C M Westerfield at 1840 Bever Avenue SE. He is en route to Boston after visiting his parents Dr and Mrs B A Filmer in Denver Colorado.

George A. Filmer Boston Mass C. M. Westerfield Bever Avenue Filmer B. A. Filmer Denver, Colo

Young Folk Join In Bobsled Party

Fifteen young people met at the home of Miss Bonnie Mae Diebold daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Diebold 2207 Grande avenue SE Monday evening for a Dutch treat bobsled party Following the ride the group returned to the Diebold home for refreshments Those present were the Misses Marvy Evelyn Wenke Louise Buck Betty Thoennes Joan Raher and Arlene Selzer and Jimmy Beers Stan Krutzer Don Fitzpatrick Bill Biederman George Fox Leo Morrisey and Bill Robinson Miss Jean Banks and William Hesser were chaperons

Bonnie Mae Diebold A. J. Diebold Grande Avenue SE Diebold Marvy Evelyn Wenke Louise Buck Betty Thoennes Joan Raher Arlene Selzer Jimmy Beers Stan Krutzer Don Fitzpatrick Bill Biederman George Fox Leo Morrisey Bill Robinson Jean Banks William Hesser

Flood Aid Dance and Card Party Planned by Local Red Cross

A flood relief benefit event at C. S. P. S. hall Thursday afternoon is organized by Cedar Valley Hill Billies and Peggy Fuller's orchestra donating their services. Local Czech lodges supply kalaches and coffee, with proceeds going to the Red Cross. Volunteers include Mrs. Joseph Jun as chairperson and Mrs. John Sedenka as ticket chair.

Red Cross C. S. P. S. Hall Cedar Valley Hill Billies Peggy Fuller Bezdek’s Dytri’s Lapes Stejskal’s Toman’s Butterfly Sweet Shop Lodge Prokop Velky No. 137 Joseph Jun John Sedenka Cochairman Sedenka Stanley Dusek Frank K

Doxology Lifts Aunt Het With Dinner Praise

In a lively line Aunt Het proclaims nothing lifts her more than the Doxology, save sharing a meal with someone who appreciates fine cooking. The quip captures a homey, humor-filled moment about nourishment and faith.

Ashenbrewer and Jakubcik Family Reservation Notice

Reservations may be made with any of the committee members for Ashenbrewer Mrs. Joseph Jane ba and Mrs. Joseph Jakubcik events.

Ashenbrewer Joseph Janeba Joseph Jakubcik

Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Meet at Montrose Hotel

Phi Kappa Tau fraternity alumni will gather Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Montrose hotel for a planned meeting.

PHI Tau Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Montrose Hotel

Gazette Bookkeeper Suffers Injury From New Social Security Payroll

Mrs Gladys Summy the Gazette bookkeeper reported to work with her right arm in a sling blaming the new social security law for an inflamed tendon. She says the payroll process requires two carbon copies and heavy punching, which strained her arm during the day and a half of work.

Gazette Business Gladys Summy

Kiwanis Program Highlights National Defense Theme

Kiwanis club meets at the Montrose hotel with National Defense week as the theme. Capt. A O Kenyon of Mount Vernon will speak on National Defense and the Public. Capt. Donnell of the 349th infantry will introduce the speaker and a national guard display will be open for public viewing on the hotel mezzanine.

Kiwanis Club Montrose Hotel A. O. Kenyon Mount Vernon Boone Kenyon CCC Iowa Jack Donnell 349Th Infantry National Guard

Iowa Rotarians to Meet Here in April

Plans are underway for the district conference of sixty four Rotary clubs of Iowa to be held in Cedar Rapids on April 25 26 and 27 with an expected attendance of about 400. Local committee members include Cedar Rapids residents Lat tner Burkhalter Long McQuiston Calder Miller Moorman Keevers Hahn and Fuller with A L McKinstry Kilian Abbott Moore Rogers Rude Puckett Marshall Rundquist Sheridan and others coordinating reception decorations entertainment golf transportation hotels publicity registration and meeting places.

Cedar Rapids Rotary Clubs of Iowa Joe Lattner L. D. Burkhalter, Jr Joe Long J. S. McQuiston J. H. Calder John W. Miller E. F. Moorman James F. Keevers F. Cruz Hahn A. C. Fuller Cedar Falls A. L. McKinstry A. L. Killian Lael R. Abbott Bertram P. Puckett Clare R. Marshall Herman A. Rundquist Hal Sheridan H. M. Gage M. H. Morrison

Fourteen Cedar Rapids Educators to Attend National Convention

Fourteen Cedar Rapids school system representatives will travel to New Orleans for a six day National Education Association meeting in February 2025. Attendees include Superintendent Arthur Deamer, PE director Fred Winter, art supervisor F J Bruns, industrial arts supervisor E H Christiansen, primary supervisor Grace Shields, and several principals from Franklin, Roosevelt, Buchanan, Anne Smithey Arthur, Johnson, Garfield, Harrison, McKinley, and Tyler. The group will be away about ten days, returning around February 27.

Cedar Rapids New Orleans National Education Association Department of Superintendents Association Arthur Deamer Fred Winter F. J. Bruns E. H. Christensen Grace Shields M.S. Hallman Franklin Senior High Fred Kluss Roosevelt Senior High Ruth Phillips Buchanan Anne Smithey Arthur Laura Thompson Johnson Belle Campbell Garfield Marjorie Walters Harrison Frances Prescott McKinley Junior High Jenna Strahan Tyler

Largest Monday Audience At Sunshine Mission Sermon

Dr. Harry W. Vom Bruch of Long Beach Calif used the Bible text Christ and Him crucified to deliver a forceful sermon to the largest Monday evening audience in years at Sunshine Mission. He spoke on the Christ of creation prophecy history glory regeneration and comfort with emphasis on the last two. Prayer was led by Rev Chester Ainsworth and music was provided by the Hinkin brothers. Rev. G V Williams of Laurel Iowa attended the meeting.

Jesus Christ Harry W. Vom Bruch Long Beach Calif Sunshine Mission Vom Bruch Chester Ainsworth Hinkin Brothers G. V. Williams Laurel Iowa

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