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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1936

Page

4

Club Federation Will Hold Program Building Conference

The Town Federation of Women's clubs schedules its March council meeting as a program building conference at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines March 4 5 and 6. Executive finance committee sessions dinner 630 pm conference 730 pm March 4. All sessions include department symposiums March 5 4 6 pm and a president conference March 6 9 10 am with department chairs districts and county chairmen. Luncheon 12 followed by council 130 4 pm banquet 630 pm. Tea 4 pm Hoyt Sherman for visiting club women. Des Moines Woman's Club funds courtesy and Iowa Federation president presides.

Town Federation of Women's Clubs Fort Des Moines Des Moines Departments of Conservation Hoyt-Sherman Des Moines Woman's Club H. C. Houghton, Jr Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs

Hickenlooper Addresses D A R On Washington Heritage

In a Washington talk Hickenlooper defended Washington as father of liberty praising his humor and resilience against poverty slander and political demagogues. Attendees included regent Mrs. Charles W. Boegel and past re gents. colonial stage decor and a one act play "A Cup of Ching Tea" highlighted the luncheon with Ashley chapter members.

Mr. Hickenlooper Charles W. Boegel P. C. Madison C L. Douglass O. Johnson H. H. Doolittle Mary K. Fuller W. A. Montgomery C.H. Wilkins Wattresses Washington Mount Verdon Mia Turechek Gavotte Gluck-Brahms Brahms Ashley H. E Henderson Hampton Lee Aust Thelma Boegel W. H Morse F. P. Ralston Bryan Cronbaugh Rust W. M. Griswold London England

Daughters of Isabella Costume Party Announced in Munthose

The Daughters of Isabella plan a costume party Tuesday at 8 pm in the Munthose hotel in the French town hosted by Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Guests are invited by Mrs Cudlie Armstrong Mrs Agnes Cramer Miss Frima Stack Miss Mary Dunlap and Miss Mary Trzil. Reservations should be made by calling Miss Stack at 5654 or Mrs Johns at 29613. A date change is noted for attendees.

Munthose Our Lady of Perpetual Help Mra Cqddie Armstrong Agnes Cramer Frima Stack Mary Dunlap Mary Trzil Miss Stack

Bridge Club Ladies Attend at 1815 Sixth Avenue SE

Misses Frances Bartlett and Louise Roach hosted a bridge gathering Friday evening at 1815 Sixth Avenue SE. First prize went to Miss Leona Simon. consolation to Miss Rachael Griffith. Other attendees included Wilma Ladage Lillian Kacer Sadie Kacer and Olga Najt.

Frances Bartlett Louise Roach Sixth Avenue SE Leona Simon Rachael Griff Wilma Ladage Lillian Sadie Kacer Olga Najt

Family Upstairs to Be Presented by I C Young People Club

Miss Lucille Funkey and Ray Plamadore lead in The Family Upstairs a home life comedy tonight at 8 15 p m in the Immaculate Conception auditorium presented by the I C Young People Club The cast includes Helen Weber Louise Wille Annabelle Charles Grant Esther Lattner Mrs Grant Nick Taylor Herbert Grant Katherine Stak Don Boyle and others with prior stage experience from Cedar Rapids Community Players I C Players Mount Mercy and Coe Community Players.

Lucille Funkey Ray Plamadore Immaculate Conception I. C. Young People's Club Funkey Mr. Plamadore Cedar Rapids I. C. Players Plamadore Miss Funkey Mrs. Plamadore Joe Heller Helen Weber Louise Bob Byrnes Wille Mary Nick Olsen Annabelle Don Boyle Charles Grant Esther Lattner Coe J. C Miss Stark I. C Mount Mercy

Church Groups Plan Meetings And Sewing For Charities

United Brethren Loyal Workers meet with Mrs. L J Baker at 1511 Fifth Ave SE Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs Finley M Stone assisting. Anna Burkhalter Guild meets First Presbyterian chapel Tuesday at 10 a m. St Rose Circle to entertain at Immaculate Conception church Thursday at 2 p m in school parlors. First Presbyterian Chapel society calls all women to sewing meetings every Tuesday 10 a m to 3 p m to make warm clothing for city charities. attendees bring sandwiches while coffee is provided.

United Brethren Loyal Workers United Brethren Church L. J. Baker Fifth Avenue SE Finley M. Stone Anna Burkhalter Guild Anna Burkhalter First Presbyterian Church Chapel Society First Presbyterian

St Elizabeths Guild Posts Meeting Notices

St Elizabeths guild of St Johns church will meet Friday at the home of Mrs W V Fiebig 225 Cottage Grove avenue SE St Johns St Johns guild of St Johns Episcopal church will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs Royal Holbrook 1420 Second avenue SE

St. Elizabeth’s Guild St. Elizabeth's Guild St. John's Church W. V Fiebig Cottage Grove Avenue St. John's St. John's Guild St. John's Episcopal

St James church Gleaner circle to meet Thursday

The Gleaner circle of St James church meets Thursday at 2 pm with host Mrs M T Daywitt at 1126 Ells boulevard NW.

St. James Gleaner St. James Church M. T. Daywitt Ells Boulevard NW

First Congregational hosts Protheon class meeting

The Protheon class of First Congregational church will be entertained Friday at 2 30 by Mrs WY S Newell 327 Fifteenth street NE assisted by Mrs J F Tufts Mrs C Harve Geiger reviews Riptide by William Rose Bend There will be music and ten will be served First Reformed Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 pm at 438 Mighth avenue SW

First Congregational First Congregational Church WY S Newell Fifteenth Street J. F. Tufts C Harve Geiger William Rose Bend First Reformed Ladies Aid Society The First Reformed Church Theodore Carter Mighth Avenue

Grace Episcopal Guild Meets for Luncheon and Business

Grace Episcopal Church women’s auxiliary will meet with Mrs Walter Eaton at 1407 Fourth Avenue SE on Thursday at 1 PM for luncheon and business. Mrs. C F French will assist.

Grace Episcopal Grace Episcopal Church Walter Eaton Fourth Avenue SE C. FL

Trinity Methodist Divisions Meet This Week at Church

Trinity Methodist groups Division No 2 and Division No 3 plan meetings Tue and Wed at 1 and 2:30 pm, with host homes at 227 Johnson Avenue NW and 1010 First Avenue SW. The Delta class gathers Friday at 2 pm with host Mrs H B Green, 1034 F Avenue NW, and Leadership Training opens Friday at 7:30 pm for church workers. St Elizabeth’s circle meets Friday at 1 pm for luncheon in school parlors.

Trinity Methodist Fox L Bokorney Johnson Avenue NW Robert Rogers Walter Evans First Avenue Laura Rutan M BP Beck R. S. Crowell Delta H. B. Green F Avenue NW B. F. Waymer St. Elizabeth's St Elizabeth's Circle

Daughters Of Martha Meet Friday at Central Park Church

Daughters of Martha of Central Park Presbyterian church will meet at 2 90 pm on Friday with Mrs C R Dobson. The gathering at 618 Sixteenth Street SE continues with Miss Alice Rogers dean of girls at McKin.

Martha Central Park Presbyterian Church C R Dobson Sixteenth Street Alice Rogers McKin

Calvary Baptist to Hold General Missionary Meeting

Calvary Baptist church announces the General Missionary society will meet Friday at 10 30 am with a luncheon served at 12 30 pm at the church.

Calvary Baptist General Missionary Society of Calvary Baptist Church

St Martha's Circle to Meet at Luncheon

Mrs William Buck and Mrs G O Fietcher will entertain St Martha's circle of Immaculate Conception church at luncheon Tuesday in the school parlors.

St. Martha's Circle William Buck G. O Fietcher

Beta Phi Alpha To Honor Patronesses Tea Sunday

Beta Phi Alpha sorority at Coa college will honor its patronesses at a tea Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Thomas Suchomel 2319 Ridgeway drive SE. Patronesses of all other sororities on the campus and the president and Pan-Hellenic representative of each sorority will attend.

Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Coa College Thomas Suchomel Ridgeway Drive Betr Phi Suchomel Leonard R. Wilson Alfred W. Meyer Vincent H. Ogburn Max Ben H. Peterson Lynn Gar- Wood S E. Coquillette A. W. Erskine Lulu Averill Jessie Averill Frank Hollenbeck Eugene M. Pinney Edward Sheehy Moray L. Eby J. Harold Horan Owen Elliott F. C. Waples Karl A. Stiles GH. Cornwell Charles Kidd C. Harve Geiger Isaac B. Smith David Turner R. H. Pickford Maybelle Young Elizabeth Watson Lilian Clark Tapers Marlo Perkins Eileen Wiles Margaret Schroedermeir

Louise Leibert circle luncheon meeting notice

The Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters will meet for luncheon Tuesday at 12 30 in the bungalow of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company. Members are asked to take their own dishes and silverware. A business meeting will follow and members will remain for the regular cooking school. Mostesses will be Mesdames Walter Miller, Lynn Swaney, Clariton Owen, M Sopousek and Owen Tisdale.

Louise Leibert King's Daughters Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Walter Miller Lynn Swaney Clariton N. Owen M. Sopousek Owen Tisdale

YWCA Leadership Council Meeting Scheduled

The YWCA leadership council will meet at the YWCA on Monday at 6 p.m. The notice emphasizes the communal planning session and event timing for members and staff.

Y. W. C. A. Leadership Council

Bidding And Play In Bridge Olympic Will Be Revealed

The Cedar Rapids section of the World Bridge Olympic will be revealed at a city tournament at 8 p.m. in the Roosevelt hotel. Mrs. George E. Beattie will distribute sheets detailing correct bidding and play for the sixteen hands, with analyses, to curious players. The Gazette prints two hands for non entrants, including hand No 1 showing six diamonds as the target bid by East and West and seven by best defense, and hand No 15 with six diamonds bid at West dealer.

Cedar Rapids George E. Beattie Olympic the Gazette East South West

Names Committees of Cedar Rapids Country Club 1936-37

E. J. Carey president announces committee appointments for the 1936 37 year at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Finance Clare R Marshall chairman Van Vechten Shaffer Howard Cherry house Howard Cherry chairman John Turner Dr B J Moon social Mrs Edwin H Wadsworth chairman Mrs H Gordon DeLay Mrs John Turner and Mrs Richard E Killian Bridge Mrs George E Beattie chairman Monday bridge luncheons Mrs W J Neuzil chairman sports and pastimes John Turner chairman John F Carey Mrs Frank C Byers John Vavra and Miss Harriet Sargent tennis Arthur Poe chairman J A Yessler Edward M Soboda Jr Pool Robert C Toms chairman Dr J K Van Lackum Van Vechten Shaffer Mrs Grant Coblin and Mrs Tom H Jones greens L F Prior chairman Dr B J Moon Dr J K Von Lackum

E. J. Carey Cedar Rapids W. J. Neuzil John Turner John F. Carey Frank C. Byers John Vavra Mias Harriet Sargent Arthur Poe J. A. Yessler Edward M. Soboda Pool Robert C. Toms J. K. van Lackum van Vechten Shaffer Grant Coblins Tom H. Jones Greens L. F. Prior B. J. Moon J. K. von Lackum

Piano Pupils Present Recital at Ruskin Sandbourne Studio

Ruskin Sandbourne will present thirteen pupils in his thirty fifth studio program Monday at 8 p.m. at 107 Thirteenth Street SE. The public is invited. The program includes Enchanted Garden, The Park, From The Tilopa, March, Minuet, Allegro, and several duos and solos featuring Jeanne Laker, Bilbro Waters, Bilbro Walls, Sammy Fulkerson, Brown, Merv Adele Locher, and others with piano accompaniment.

Ruskin Sandbourne Thirteenth Street Agmie Merry Arenes Tortrol Wright Ec Minuet Inuet Ia Allegro Jeanne Laker Biivers Troreca Bilbro

Backward Party Planned by Cedar Rapids Friendly Club

The Cedar Rapids Friendly club will host a backward party Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Y W C A The program starts with Good Night Ladies and ends with special numbers William Whipple will speak on The Godless God of War Miss Ann Niftfenager George A Wetzel and Nevin Nichols organize the event.

Cedar Rapids Friendly Club Y. W. GC William Whipple Ann Niftfenager George A. Wetzel Nevin Nichols

President of Iowa club federation to speak here Saturday

Mrs H C Houghton Jr of Red Oak, president of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs, will address Cedar Rapids Woman's club members Saturday at 2 30 in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel.

Iowa Club Federation H. C. Houghton, Jr Red Oak Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Crystal Montrose Hotel

Nature And Garden Short Course Set For Thursday

Nature and garden enthusiasts attend a one day short course Thursday hosted by the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club nature and garden department. Speakers include F L Eldridge of Hammond Indiana on Plant Feeding, C E Briggs on Iowa Fossil Corals, L R Wilson on Our Wild Plants Used by the American Indians, Larry C Grove on Hardy Roses and Insects, Carl Baumhoefner on New Shrubs and Plants, and a color lecture on Iowa Gardens by Mrs Henry J Hromek with round table Q and A. A noon luncheon with poetry reading by Mrs S R Hawkins is offered with reservations via Mrs A J Baumhoefner or Mrs T K Hefner. Admission is free to club members.

Cedar Rapids T. K. Hefner F. L. Eldridge Hammond Ind C. E. Briggs Iowa S. R. Hawkins C. S. Mahaffy L. R. Wilson Coe College Larry C Grove Horticultural Department Iowa State College Ames

Jeanne Conybeare Birthday Party for Eight Girls

Mrs Ralph Conybeare of 2610 Second Avenue SE entertained eight girls Saturday for her daughter Jeanne's fourteenth birthday. Cards and games kept the guests busy. attendees included Jean Yonkey Jean Knight Jean Severson Betty Smith Betty Shafer Betty Noblett and Ruth Knight.

Ralph Conybeare Second Avenue SE Jeanne Jean Yonkey Jean Knight Jean Severson Betty Smith Betty Shafer Betty Noblett Ruth Knight

P. T. A. Meetings Harrison and Hayes Study Groups

Harrison study groups will meet Wednesday at 2 15 at 1100 avenue NW and Thursday at 7 45 p m at 1512 Sixth street NW with Sex Education as the topic Mrs D Rawlins and Mrs C Lane host. Hayes P T A study group meets Wednesday at 2 p m at the school with speaker Mrs George L Van Deusen parent education chairman.

Harrison D. Rawlins Avenue NW C. Lane Sixth Street NW Hayes Hayes P. T. A George L. van Deusen Parent-Education P. T. A. Council

Arthur P T A Meeting Slated for Wednesday at 2 15 PM

Arthur P T A will hold a meeting Wednesday at 2 15 PM at the school if weather permits. The plan is to convene at the schoolroom to discuss upcoming activities and join the discussion.

Arthur P. T. A

Van Buren P T A Card Party at Z C B J Hall

Van Buren P T A will sponsor a card party at Z C B J hall Thursday at 8 p m with door prizes table prizes and refreshments.

van Buren van Buren, P. T. A Z. C. B. J. Hall

Founders Day Program at Roosevelt High School

Roosevelt High P T A hosts a Founders Day program Wednesday at 2 30 PM with speaker Mrs C A Love a string quartet directed by William Vesely and recreation period overseen by Mrs L W Herdlicka followed by refreshments.

Mrs. Miller Urges Mayflower Chapter Traffic Safety

Mrs. Miller addresses the Mayflower Chapter on traffic safety stressing driver responsibility amid rising safety awareness. She cites newspaper and community group support, notes improvement but ongoing dangers, and outlines an engaging program with student dancers and formal luncheon committee roles.

Mrs. Miller Mayflower

Alpha Gamma Delta Dance at Montrose Hotel

Alpha Gamma Delta sorority at Coe College held its annual formal in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel. A lighted Eve figure, mother of pearl programs, and a feature by Lenore Stark marked the event. Guests included faculty members Deans Geiger and Mary Bell, plus Bushees and alumnae.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe College Montrose Hotel Lenore Stark Alpha Gamma Delta Mary Bell C. Harve Geiger L. R. Wilson Myron L. Koenig Bushees LaVon Buchanan Helen Hughes Alice Snyder Robert Wagner Jack Rice Charles Smartt Robert Smith Albert Kitzhaber Ernest Shearer Lyle Buchanan James Manville Charles Grunewald Matthew Stewart George Nichols Adolph C. Topinka Charles Tenney Albert Woederhoff Robert Shearer Clifford Rice Donald Taylor Donald Boyle Conger Metcalf Albert Pigeon Dick Bush Vernon Stinzi Rupert Everett John Northcott

Hard of Hearing League Meeting in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the league room 203 O R C building. The meeting is open to all interested. A letter from the Des Moines league asks cooperation on the Iowa Hearing News to be printed in Des Moines for league work. Elizabeth Rankin, executive secretary of the Des Moines league, notes Cedar Rapids and Des Moines are the only Iowa leagues.

Cedar Rapids League Des Moines League Iowa Hearing News Des Moines Elizabeth Rankin Cedar Rapids Iowa

Bennetts, Gray Wed at Wee Kirk in Glendale California

Bueta Bennett daughter of Lisbon residents and Kenneth E Gray son of Cedar Rapids couple wed in a Wednesday ceremony at the Wee Kirk O The Heather Glendale Calif Rev Carl Allen read the ring ceremony attended by relatives and a cousin. Mrs Gray a Lisbon High School 1928 Cornell College 1932 alumna active in music and relief work. Mr Gray Cornell 1932 and USC graduate now with Los Angeles Chemical Co. They will reside at 932 South Idle Los Angeles.

Bueta Bennett Dean A. Bennett Lisbon Kenneth E. Gray B. L. Gray Cedar Rapids Wee Kirk O Heather Glendale Calif Carl Allen Wilma Filloon Knochs John Schenken Gray Lisbon High School Cornell College Cornell Symphony Orchestra The Arrow Society Inn County University of Southern California Los Angeles Chemical Company South Iidle Street Los Angeles

Mrs Houghton To Address Woman's Club Tomorrow

Mrs Houghton heads a program for the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs forum at the club house Wednesday at 10 am. B D Silliman will discuss taxes while members gather for music, chorus rehearsals, and a garden short course on Thursday. The health education department plans a picnic luncheon Friday with a play and tap dancing.

Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs B. D. Silliman Ben Ogden I. E. Jackson Flora Hromatko Taylor Blanche Stolba Lawrence Chester Petranek O. F. Clark Thomas Stastny Nature and Garden Health Education Department Robert Campbell Fitzpatrick Twins

Belle Plaine Club Picnic Meeting Postponed

The Belle Plaine club will hold its regular picnic luncheon Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. John S. Wilson's home 622 Eighth street SE. The planned program is postponed until the March meeting. For more information call 4329.

Belle Plaine Club John S. Wilson Eighth Street SE

Much Interest In Country Club Party

Much interest is shown in the amateur hour and Major Bowes party to be held at the Cedar Rapids Country club Saturday evening as a regular dinner dance. Scouts are said to be scouring the city for amateur talent. Anyone who wants a chance but was overlooked should write to the entertainment committee at P. O. Box 190 for an audition. Dinner at 7, program follows, dancing later. Reservations for dining tables can be made now.

Bowes Cedar Rapids

Cedar Chapter to Convene Special Meeting at Masonic Hall

Cedar chapter No. 184 O. E. S. schedules a special meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Masonic hall. Initiatory work will be followed by refreshments and dancing.

Masonic Hall

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