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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1939

Page

3

Coe College YWCA Dinner and Colonial Ball Honor Washington

YWCA dinner and Colonial ball at Coe college Voorhees hall feature Miss Huston announcing 1939 40 officers led by Winifred Murray. Toasts honor George and Martha Washington themes and dances include Minuet Boccherini and Lavender and Old Lace with Madrigal singers led by Prof Paul Ray.

Ida Mae Carlson Oelwein Delta Delta Delta Sorority Martha and George Washington Coe College Y.W.C.A Department of Physical Education Jane Huston Cedar Rapids Kappa Delta Voorhees Hall Miss Huston Coe Y. W. C. A Winifred Murray Frederick G. Murray Avenue Phyllis Rogers Frances Crozier Ottumwa Margaret Zimmerman Vail Margaret Farquhar Kathryn Voorhies Marion Kathryn Show Newton Diana Coffey Wellman Dorothy Doolittle Dorothy Thompson Aplington Ruth Kirkpatrick Keota Dorothy Carr Geneva Betty Winn Anogene Faris Mediapolis Jean Peterson Macedonia Washington Martha George Boccherini Betty Buckingham Catherine Timm Lorena Musgrave Peggy Threlkeld Mardella Parrott Marion Bailey Miss Bailey Bonnie Curry Miss Timm Levien Madrigal Singers Willy Prithee Ethel Ryan Alice Mae Ottilie Paul S. Ray Frank H. Carlson Paul Huston Twelfth Street George and Coe College Miss Carlson

Pivoteers Drill Team Entertained In Glow Room

Mrs Ed Machacek and Miss Maxine Bendorf hosted the Pivoteers drill team of the Z C B J Wednesday night in the Glow room of the Gas company Prizes in pinochle and Chinese checkers went to Miss Anna Mae Machacek Miss Alma Hasek and Miss Margie Machacek Others present included Miss Lenore Jelinek Rosemary Machacek Mary Ann Machacek Antoinette Vampola Emma Cuhel Bea Fieseler and Mesdames Ed Kuba Ben Drahovzal Jerry Drahovzal Frank Brejcha Clyde Markham and Mrs Melvin Dochtermann

Ed Machacek Maxine Bendorf Anna ‘Mae Machacek Alma Hasek Margie Machacek Lenore Jelinek Rosemary Machacek Mary Ann Machacek Antoinette Vampola Emma Cuhel Bea Fiese

Mrs Oscar Petersen Jr Honor Shower

Miss Dorothy Gearkee hosted a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Oscar Petersen Jr formerly Miss Durretta Mullin. Bunco prizes went to Miss Mary King and Mrs Albert King. Hosts and guests listed include Dorothy Hasek Helen Reynolds Betsy Jane Annabelle Bridge Lillian Hahn Rachel Listebarger Marjorie Scott Margaret Gearkee Thelma McClarg Dorothy Lane and Mesdames Ira Moore George C Keyes Riley Mullin Oscar Petersen Norman Scott and others.

Dorothy Gearkee Sixth Avenue Oscar H. Petersen, Jr Durretta Mullin Bunco Mary King Albert King W. G. McCrary Fred Gearkee Dorothy Hasek Helen Reynolds Betsy Jane Annabelle Bridge Lillian Hahn Rachel Listebarger Marjorie Scott Margaret Gearkee Thelma McClarg Dorothy Lane Mesdames Ira Moore George C. Keyes Riley Mullin Oscar Petersen Norman Scott

Zarubs Celebrate 41st Wedding Anniversary In Waukon

Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Zarub hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at 1041 Daniels Street NE in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Louis A. Zarub. Chinese checkers and refreshments followed. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Thill Mrs. John Binko Miss Josephine Thill Mr. and Mrs. Delwin Zarub and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Spiegler, the last couple of Waukon.

Lincoln Zarub Daniels Street Zarub Louis A. Zarub Leo Thill John Binko Josephine Thill Delwin Zarub Marvin Spiegler Waukon

Woman's Relief Corps Holds Potluck and Sewing

The group met at Mrs. Cora Farley's home on 680 Third Street SW for a potluck luncheon and sewing session. Fourteen rompers were made for the Children’s Hospital at Iowa City and fourteen tray cloths for the Des Moines Veterans Hospital. Members present included Mesdames Anita Endsley, Mary Judd, Mayme Hopker, Florence Sherman, Mary Martin, Alma Farley, Mae E. Walsh, Alice Flint, Esther Kauffman, Etta Lefebvre, and Josephine Kuba.

Woman’s Relief Corps Cora Farley Third Street Children’s Hospital Iowa City Disabled Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Anita Endsley Mary Judd Mayme Hopker Florence Sherman Mary Martin Alma Farley Mae E. Walsh Alice Flint Esther Kauffman Etta Lefebvre Josephine Kuba

Surprise Birthday Party at 821 Eighth Street SE

Mr and Mrs Albert Briles hosted a surprise party for Jack Clark on his birthday at their home 821 Eighth Street SE. Chinese checkers and cards were played with lunch served. guests included Mr and Mrs Clark Gladys Briles Mr and Mrs John Lang Mrs Leona Simonsen Mr and Mrs Franklin Ford Mr and Mrs John Carter Mr and Mrs Merle Grimm Mrs Leona Clark Mr and Mrs Floyd Goodall Mr and Mrs Harry OConor Miss Bessie Spaulding Mr and Mrs Daub Lyons Mrs Mable Sigmund Mr and Mrs Malcolm Klingler Mr and Mrs George Fitzgerald Jerry Oscar Austin Virginia Elaine and Dolores Lyons Mrs Ella Williams Verlien Sigmund Charlotte Parson Robert and Bill Clark Bobby Grimm Eva Williams.

Albert Briles Eighth Street SE Jack Clark Clark Gladys Briles John Lang Leona Simonsen Franklin Ford John Carter Merle Grimm Leona Clark Floyd

Miss Mary Anne Mateju Hosts Maple Drive Party

Miss Mary Anne Mateju hosted a Tuesday evening gathering at 1626 Maple Drive NW. Dancing and ping pong entertained guests Catherine Early Marylou Carnes Maxine Panek Arlene Quaid Phyllis Sullivan Betty Munden Curtis Delaney Merle Rosdail Bob Sheridan Don Quass Frank Sebetka and Bill Kinney.

Mary Anne Mateju Maple Drive Catherine Early Marylou Carnes Maxine Panek Arlene Quaid Phyllis Sullivan Betty Munden Curtis Delaney Merle Rosdail Bob Sheridan Don Quass Bill Kinney Frank Sebetka

Beall Hosts M. C. C. Club Luncheon At Home

Mrs. H. J. Beall of 1608 Seventh avenue SE entertained M. C. C. club members at a luncheon Tuesday. Present were Mesdames H. L. Coats W. T. Evans L. T. Arduser P. E. Frink Nettie Sisam and Ida Wright. Guests included Mrs. Henry Herman and Miss Luella Stoner.

H. J. Beall Seventh Avenue SE M. C. C. Club H. L. Coats W. T. Evans L. T. Arduser P. E. Frink Nettie Sisam Ida Wright Henry Herman Luella Stoner

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club study on Nevin and MacDowell

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club music department met to study the lives and works of Ethelbert Nevin and Edward MacDowell. Mrs. W. E. Mickel led the program notes. pianist Mrs. Lulu Engelman Welty performed Nevin pieces. An industry speaker discussed a future motion picture boom with sound. Ignace Paderewski’s broadcast was announced for Sunday afternoon.

Cedar Rapids Warren A. Hansen Ignace Jan Paderewski

Bachelor Girls Celebrate Seventeenth Birthday at Theater Party

Three members of the Bachelor Girls club Doris Summy Shirley Sacora and Illa Patrick were honored on their seventeenth birthday Wednesday evening at a theater party hosted by club members.

Bachelor Girls’ Club Doris Summy Shirley Sacora Illa Patrick Club Mem

Birthday celebration at Miss Kubik's home

The group visited Miss Irma Kubik at 1422 Eighth Avenue SE for refreshments. A lighted birthday cake stood at the center of the table while gifts were exchanged. Attending were Mary Pugsley and Betty Jo Belknap.

Bers Irma Kubik Eighth Avenue SE Miss Kubik Mary Pugsley Betty Jo Belknap

Nina Chinka Camp Fire event honors Ruby Bell Buchheit move

Embers of the Nina Chinka Camp Fire group were entertained by junior assistant guardian Mary Ann Mason on Wednesday with a handkerchief shower for Ruby Bell Buchheit who is moving from the district. Attendees included Marjorie Nickolls and others. refreshments followed.

Nina Chinka Nina the Guardian A. I. Mason

Silver Cross circle meets at Mrs Owen home

Members of Silver Cross circle of the King's Daughters gathered Wednesday at 311 Nineteenth Street SE with Mrs T K Hefner presiding. Mrs J W Hopp read from Louise Leibert Meditations and Mrs Carrie B Elliott offered prayer. Fourteen members attended and did handwork. Next meeting is March 8 at Mrs Hef fer's home 321 Eighteenth Street NE.

Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters L. L. Owen Nineteenth Street T. K. Hefner J. W. Hopp Louise Leibert Carrie B. Elliott Heffer Eighteenth Street

Margaret Bottome circle dessert luncheon hosts guests

Members of the Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters met Walter R. Kahler at 1828 Park Avenue SE for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. J. Frank Cravens led devotions with prayer by chaplain Mrs. A. E. Tappen. Guests included Mrs. Harry Hamer of S. H. N. circle and Mrs. Elizabeth Berriman of Chicago. The afternoon was spent sewing a layette.

Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters Walter R. Kahler Park Avenue SE J. Frank Cravens A. E. Tappen Harry Hamer S. H. N. Circle Elizabeth Berriman Chicago

Mrs Stejskal Hosts Karla Masaryk Club at Home

Mrs. Joseph Stejskal hosted Karla Masaryk club members at her 2221 C Street SW home on Wednesday afternoon. They spent the time sewing and were served refreshments by Mrs. Stejskal and her daughter Mrs. Joseph Marak of Swisher.

Joseph Stejskal C Street Karla Masaryk Club Stejskal Joseph Marak Swisher

Missionary Union Posts World Day of Prayer Service

All women of the city are invited to join in observing the World Day of Prayer sponsored by the Interdenominational Missionary Union. Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in the auditorium of the First Congregational Church at Washington Avenue and Seventeenth Street SE.

National Committee of Church Women Interdenominational Missionary Union First Congregational Church Washington Avenue Seventeenth Street

Clipper Completes Frisco Hawaii Leg On Transpacific Flight

Pan American Clipper 18 a 41 ton flying boat arrived in Honolulu after an 18 000 mile test flight from San Francisco to China and back. The craft carried 23 aboard and can carry 74 passengers. It marks the first over water distance flight of the large flying boat aimed at replacing current California to Orient service.

Honolulu T. H. UP Pan American China Sanrancisco California Orient

The Modern Trap by Edgar A Guest Poem

Poet Edgar A Guest details a changing courtship scene where women scatter items to trap men. The piece contrasts old charm with modern distractions, describing lipstick rouge cash notes and various items blown about by the wind. It ends noting a quick suitor may be married if he fails to learn her name.

Bobbie

Lien Filed Against Chicago Gambling Czar Billy Skidmore

The federal government filed a 200000 dollar tax lien against Willam R. Skidmore known as Billy Skidmore, reputed collector for Chicago gambling interests. The lien covers income taxes from 1933 to 1935 and attaches to all Skidmore holdings including a Chicago scrap iron business and a large McHenry County farm with prize draft horses. Officials say such tax liens often lead to civil collection action.

Chicago Willam R Billy) Skidmore McHenry County Illinois

Economists Warn Townsend Plan Could Trigger Depression

Washington economists told the House Ways and Means Committee that adopting the Townsend plan would plunge the nation into a new depression as the administration pressed its opposition. Dr Harold G Moulton noted the dangers amid momentum for old age pension proposals.

Washington INS Townsend House Ways and Means Committee Harold G. Moulton The

Townsend plan questioned by Brookings and Dr. King

Brookings Institution and Dr. Willford I King of New York University compare the Town send plan to chasing a rainbow. Dr Moulton warns the two per cent tax would raise living costs deplete youth buying power harm stock trade burden farmers and fail to deliver promised pension relief for seniors. He estimates annual tax yield far below advocates projections.

Brookings Institution Willford I. King New York University Townsend Moulton Stock Exchange

Hollywood Styles Debuts at Renier's Bootery

Jolene the famed stylist presents Hollywood styles in women’s footwear at Renier's Bootery opening Friday at 205 Second street SE. Dutch style pumps sandals and novelty step ins headline the new stock plus a full line of hosiery and purses. The shop features a rose and blue parlor style decor with ample display space.

Hollywood Jolene Renier Second Street Renier’s

Marmola tablets claim to aid fat loss through thyroid-related weight gain

An advertisement pitches Marmola Prescription Tablets as a natural aid for overweight individuals with hypothyroidism. It promotes sensible eating and a daily four-tablet regimen, notes long market history, and states it is not a cure-all or diagnosis replacement.

New Bootery Opened by Local Owners BR W Makinson and A P Neer

A locally owned bootery opens with seating in comfortable individual lounge chairs. Owners BR W Makinson and A P Neer run the shop.

New Bootery BR. W. Makinson and A. P. Neer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Y. W Coe Ethel R Outland George Washington Martha Custis Dora Jane Hamblin Jane Ball Kathryn Engle Madrigal Betty Ann Finch Margaret Hindee Betty Jane Levien Robert Carmichael William Carran Edward Melcher Thompson Bpashop First Avenue SE Pivoteers Mrs. Petersen Lincoln Zarubs Woman's Relief Corps Moose Elgin Walsh Prastka Jewelers Miss Mateju Mrs. Beall First Avenue Marjory Willams Hahn Marie Welch Haxel Huené Bodwell E Karla Masaryk Club Clipper Hawaii Edgar A. Guest He Poet of the Czar” of Richards Richards’ College Pharmacy Marilyn Barker New Renier Fat Girl McCready’s Health Food Shop 2Nd Ave. E Sevelled Second Avenue SE Gazette Imperial J. Birge Thamas Strahan Sherwin Williams Company Westinghouse H. P Armstrong Ironer Iowa Avenue SE
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