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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1939

Page

11

Cornell Coeds Entertain At Colonial Ball

The Cornell coeds of A.W.S. hosted the Colonial ball at the alum ni gymnasium in Mount Vernon with a frilly lace bower for the dance. Chaperons included Dr. and Mrs. Burgstahler and Dr. and Mrs. MacGregor. Dorothy Courson led the event with assistants Jessie McKerrow Frances Pratt Gerry Cook Laura Bailey Julie Bailey Flavis Richards. The article notes a Feb. 22 gridiron banquet sponsored by the Pi club at Bowman hall with guests from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids newspapers.

Frances Pratt Gerry Cook Laura Baily Julie Bailey Flavis Richards Pi Club Cornell Bowman Hall Herbert Owens Des Moines Tribune Harriett Swain Alice Davidson Cedar Rapids Gazette Winfred Mayne van Etten Entre Nous Club R. A. Nelson Anson Burge The Presbyterian Church George Wilson West End Sanford Tallman Thalian Baker House Karl Andrist Pasquier Eugene Devereaux Harold Fisher Fred Travis, Jr Suzanne Oates Mary Young St. Fishel Dale Johnson

School Groups Schedule Meetings and Banquet

Onslow P T A met Monday evening with program led by Mrs. Claire Fayram and Mrs Wilson Briggs. Social committee named Mrs George Paulsen Mrs NL Lowe Mrs S J Ripperton and Mrs Chris Levien. Astruman club met Friday at the home of Mrs W A Hicks with program by Mrs Wilson Briggs and Mrs A F Pottle. Ralph Orr hosted dinner bridge Friday in Springville. A father and son banquet was held at the Methodist church Wednesday with 101 present. Rev John D Clinton of Fayette spoke, joined by Rev L Smith R Schwab Arthur Pearson Max Batchelder.

Eastern Star Lodge Marcia McGrew Williamsburg Merle Boyer McGrew Vinton Fairfax Cedar Rapids Gage Copeland Boyer Young Peoples Society of the Federated Church Parent Teachers’ Association Claire Fayram Wilson Briggs George Paulsen NL. Lowe S J Ripperton Chris Levien Astruman Club W. A Hicks A. F. Pottle Ralph Orr Dinner Bridge Springville Methodist Church John D. Clinton Fayette L. Smith R. T. Schwab Arthur Pearson Max Batchelder Elton D. Wells Nelle Martin Division No R. S. Rogers Maple Drive E. S. McManes C. C. Roy First Avenue P. E. Frink Vaughn

Maquoketa Scouts Plan Court of Honor for Leaders

Maquoketa announced a court of honor for Girl Scout patrol leaders to be held at the Ehrlich home at 4 p.m. Monday. The meeting in the Legion hall covered St Valentine's day origins and customs with hand craft materials shared. Clamibellie Chanidler and Anna Katherine Parcel were invested as tenderfoot Scouts. Miss Bee Ehrlich and others attended related Davenport visit.

Ehrlich Legion Hall Clamibellie Chanidler Anna Katherine Parcel Bee Ehrlich A. C. Lary Jo Ehrlich Davenport

P T A study groups and Founders Day program noted

The Kenwood P T A study group meets Thursday at 2 p.m. at 3820 First Ave E Wilson. Wilson P T A held a Founders Day program with a Mothers chorus led by Elizabeth Sloan. Dora Hodges Cole produced Along the Way honoring founders and leaders. A candlelighting ceremony marked important dates in P T A history as a birthday cake with 42 candles was lit. Membership is 155 with 13 new magazine subscriptions. The Van Buren study group meets Monday evening at 1302 K St SW.

Wilson P. T. A Mothers’ Chorus Elizabeth Sloan Oral Thompson Dora Hodges Cole T. P. Smith Milo Simanek L. J. Jiricek G. W. Reger Roy Decker Luce R. F. Taft J. Nemec S. E. Temple Nellie Hahn

February Wedding Bells for Miss Harriet Otto and Rev Paterson

Miss Harriet Marie Otto of Carroll will marry the Rev Stuart Martin Paterson of Greeley Colorado at First Presbyterian Church Iowa City Wednesday at 4 p.m. The couple plans a south wedding trip and will reside in Greeley after March 1.

Harriet Marie Otto H. H. Otto Carroll Stuart Martin Paterson Greeley Colo John W. Paterson Washington Avenue SE Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Church Iowa City Ilion T. Jones Gaylord M. Couchman Robert F. Borell T. Jackson Millikin Evansville Ind William R. Yingling Fairfield Dorothy Buchanan Westminster Foundation Paterson Coe College McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Odebolt

Manchester Couple Wed at St Marys Church

Anna Laverne Culligan and Charlies A Bockenstedt wed at St Marys Catholic church in Manchester. Rev John J Smith officiated with Helen Culligan and Vincent Bockenstedt as attendants. Reidy sang with Eleanor Hileman accompanying. The bride wore a white satin gown with carnation and snapdragon bouquet. A Glen-Charles hotel breakfast and subsequent family dinners followed. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm west of Manchester. Also announced is the Cedar Rapids marriage of Bessie Stirsky to Donald Conway at Jan Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids with Rev Benjamin F Paroulek officiating.

Manchester St. Mary’s Catholic Church Anna Laverne Culligan J. J. Culligan Charlies A. Bockenstedt Clara Bockenstedt Earlville John J. Smith Helen Culligan Vincent Bockenstedt Francis Reidy Eleanor Hileman Glen-Charles Bessie Stirsky John Stirsky Alburnett Donald Conway Cedar Rapids A. Conway Center Point Jan Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church Benjamin F. Parou~ Lek

Harm Helgens 87th Birthday Celebrated on Valentine’s Day

The eighty seven year old Harm Helgens marked his birthday at home on Valentine’s Day with eleven of his children in attendance. In Martinsburg on Tuesday Mr and Mrs William Martin and family attended the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs R G Davis. Also noted a card party Wednesday evening at the C W Eden and Mark Cross home with Herman Tjaden family and others.

Harm Helgens William Martin R. G. Davis Martinsburg Herman Tjaden Rudy Herman Zimmerman W. R. Zimmerman Carl A. Eden

Junior Epworth League Hosts Valentine Party

The Junior Epworth League held a Valentine party Tuesday evening at the home of Jeannette Hof with local youths participating in the event.

Epworth League Jeannette Hof

Kurume Azaleas Show Brilliance In Winter Gardens

The Kurume azaleas from the Orient captivate with starry blossoms brightening winter window displays and proving sturdy in California frosts. They are evergreen, acid-loving, and require careful winter care in warm valleys, with greenhouse production preferred. Care tips include peat and cottonseed meal feeding, moisture maintenance, and indoor protection after frost danger passes.

California Towa Kurumie i

Diverse lodge and club notices fill Cedar Rapids schedule

Local fraternal groups including Home Rebekah, Mercy Division, Social Riders, D of H units, and Royal Homestead announce meetings, picnics, dances, and card parties across venues such as J C C F hall K P hall Sokol hall and Madigan hall. Reservations and dress themes noted. activities run through Thursday.

Bethel Windsor Farm Bureau Event Wednesday

Hawkeye Hawkeye Women of the Bethel Windsor Farm Bureau meet Wednesday with Mrs C A Mitchell to discuss community issues and agricultural concerns in the region.

Bethel-Windsor C. A. Mitchell

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Cornell Coeds Colonial Shellsburg OSE Veus CheOeatog Papgenancia Gem Ghpsaial Washasee da LasaPiaa Maquoketa P.T.A. Meetings Kenwood Kenwood P. T. A C. P. Lawrence First Avenue E van Buren Lloyd McKee K Street Harriet Otto Randalia C. A. Bockenstedt Miss Bessie Stirsky Azaleas Orient Niningi Amaratsu Earth Heaven Kurume St. Paul’s Wesleyan Service Guild Commonwealth Tea Room F. G. Brooks Mount Vernon India General Aid Carlton Owen C. G. Davis L. C. Grover H. D. Hunter R. L. Hamer W. £. Maupin Kenwood Presbyterian Emily Brown Guild Oscar Daniels Avenue NE R. L. Cornwell C. O. Norberg Central Park Martha Frank Baldwin Wildwood Drive A. T. Pleune T. Colby E. Barber H. Roberts Bernice Hopper Community Nutrition Service Junior League of Cedar Rapids Calvary Baptist Women’s Missionary Society Women of the Zion Baptist Church Trinity Methodist Harold Kimball A Avenue Tom Baker Fred Mason Gerald Green George Youtzy Delta W. T. Evans Ida Wright Grace Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary Guild Jay Sigmund G. S. Thompson Ladies’ Guild the Missionary Society Fred Fitch Sixth Avenue SE LeMont Fred Schindler Christ First Reformed Ladies Aid Society James Chukas N Street Oliver Presbyterian Mary Steele Society Bernita Donnan Highland Drive Alicin Robertson Ruth Bishop America Florence Pancratz Africa Lucille Martin Second Christian J. F. Gareon Avenue First Christian Church B. L Joseph C. Hartl Third Street Marianne Edward Rehak Joseph Rehak Ely Joseph Surovy St. Wenceslaug Johanna Hill Lenora Hartl Wick John Hockaday, Jr Lincoln Zarub Dan Harrington Don Harris F. A. Small J. W. Pichner James Hruska Paul Anthony McKinley High School Orchestra United Brethren F. M. Stone Kensington Charles McGinty Anna Davis Kenwood Methodist Embassy Club Foster M. Beck Thirty-third Street Harry Emerson Harland Hopkins Leslie Mills St. James Gleaner Circle Fred Samek Ellis Boulevard NW Immaculate Conception St. Rose Circle Lee Crawford Nineteenth Street Menwood Presbyterian C Avenue Charles Norberg Carrie Cornwell St. John’s Harold R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE H. M. Ivins Gertrude Denlinger Arthur Poe St. Matthew’s St. Joan’s Circle Church Auditorium Rebekah Rebekah Lodge No. 79 J.C.C.F Mercy Division Mercy Division No G.I.A B. of L. E K. P. Hall Margaret Hutchinson Fifth Street Woman's Relief Corps Cook Memorial Building Leota Kraut Alma Farley Mary Judd Elia Frear Progressive Circle Carrie Morcombe Sia Carrie Morodge No D. of H Will Peters K.P. Hall Washington Cedar Lodge L. A Cedar Lodge No. 93 Fidelity Life Fidelity Life Association Sokol Hall Linn Iowa Hive Iowa Third Street SE Melody Camp Moose Hall Willa Mae Rush Lucille Ruffin Tirzah Society Ida Mae Danson Lilita Layer Twelfth Street Valley Camp United Packing House Workers L. I. A. No. 51 Ira Barcus Klepach C.I.O Union S. A George Zvacek Third Avenue Linn Lodge Linn Lodge No. 249 Gas Company G. I. Martian H. No Cedar Rapids No. 4 Degree of Honor Protective Association Emma Buremeister H Avenue NW Pythian Hall Doris Currier B. of L. E B. of L. A Star of Maine Lodge Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No Maine Lodge Foresters of America Court Cedar No C.F Royal Homestead Royal Homestead No. 124 Madidigan Hall John Dill Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Dia Star Jewelry CO Iy Eae Rericuth Che Sourth Pictures Baldwin Cedar. Rapids Piano CO Robert Lutxelman Prop Oscar W Dempscy's Dempséy’s Dempsey J. Whitmore Second Avenue Sr la Vogue Beauty Shop Dial Hamilton Hamilton Seed and Corl Company
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