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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1934

Page

13

Pre Nuptial Events In Honor Of Miss Howland

Miss Gladys Howland prepares for her marriage to George L. Drips with multiple pre nuptial gatherings. Friends hosted luncheons dinners and bridge prizes at venues including Mrs Smith's tea room Elms tea room and the Y W C A while guests sewed tea towels for the bride elect.

Howland Gladys Howland George L. Drips Addie Zika First Street Anne Grissel Second Street Eleanor Montgomery Seventeenth Street NE Elms Tea Room Mr. Drips Bridge Florence Leiter Mildred Miller Roland Mochimann Grant High B Avenue NE Bernice Moffit Seventeenth Street Betty Terrill Third Street Litta Walker Fourth Avenue Kate Munkhoff Elsie Propst

Blue Gray Fashion for Spring Suits and Accessories

Amos Parrish notes a spring trend mixing blue and gray for a versatile, smart look. Blue grays appear in suits hats shirts ties and socks with calmer blues and grays creating wearable, individual style. He cautions against overuse but urges subtle blue gray accents in wardrobe furnishings and dress.

Amos Parrish

Dr Stanclift Speaks At D A R Washington Dinner

Dr Stanclift presided as speaker at a D A R Washington dinner attended by fifty four guests at the Hotel Montraxe. The event featured remarks on the American Revolution era and included guest introductions, with several individuals named among attendees and hosts.

Dr. Stanclift D.A.R. Washington Montraxe Amenras Revauusa Ws S Porseni Stancitr Farme Owen Ihs Tepmrt Imac Paina Ted Whuis Sue Cenk Bogette Emil

Colonial Ball Of Coe Y W C Shimmers With Colorful Pageantry

The Colonial Ball of Coe YWCA drew nearly 200 guests to a dining room decked in black white and silver with white sweet peas roses and freesia. Miss Nedra Arendts as general chair announced YWCA officer results naming Helen Burt president and a broad cabinet. Prof Ethel Outland toasted and 400 watched colonial dances led by Martha and George before a grand march and social dancing.

Marina Washerton Colen.si Coe Colese YT. W. C Velimge Voorhess Ginner Etith Benson Martha Margaret Sundberg George Nedra Arendts Ethel Outland Coe Lenore Stark Betty Bible Elizabeth Burlanck Helen Hanson Benson YWCA Y. W Helen Burt Marion Elizabeth Burianek Sara Palmer Mary Jane Stangland Lucretia Lillie Corinne Campbell Helen Clare Kathryn Kendall Eleanor Pooler Isla May McSperrin Beth Courtney Catherine Crane Department of Physical Education For Women Ethel Ryan

Woman's Club hears talks on early birds and magnolias

Twenty five members of the nature and garden department met Thursday afternoon. Miss Nellie Fuhrmeister spoke on Early Spring Birds and Mrs 3 L Bhen discussed Magnolia and Azaleas for Iowa. Both talks were illustrated with lantern slides.

Woman's Club Nellie Fuhrmeister Bhen Iowa

Symphony Conductors Are Music Dept Study

The Woman's club music department met Wednesday afternoon to hear Mrs. M. O Ultang read a paper on Contemporary Symphony Conductors. Mrs W E Mickel gave notes on Franck Hahn and Debussy, with others sharing program items.

Woman's Club M. O Ultang W E. Mickel Franck, Hahn and Debussy Kroekard Watne Basler Fot Youne W Ow We Basie Sant Ture Dove 'Bemberg

W C T U Institute Brings Groups Together in St Pauls

East and West Side WCTU unions join Marion and Kenwood Park units for the fifth institute at St Pauls chapel. Flora Manville opened the program. Jeanette Mann urged support for peace purity and prohibition. reports note literature prizes and aid to reformatories and soldiers.

WCTU Marion Kenwood Park St Paul's Chapel Flora Manville Jeanette Mann Anna Henning Rovat Tang WCCTU Paucatina Fort King Trex Turetta McCain Belle Dezel Iowa State Fur Anamosa Reformatory Sinting Hungerford Henning Woccot U McCain Hoover Dezell van Fossen Union Sienal Hot Gittines Shepard Tata Sigma

Ruth Boyson Bride Elect Feted by Local Friends

Ruth Boyson named March 1 as her wedding date to Raymond J. Stevenson of Iowa City. Friends and sorority alumnae hosted tea at Mrs. Horace G. Hedges home and luncheon gatherings at several local homes in her honor.

Ruth Boyson Raymond J. Stevenson Iowa City Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Horace G. Hedges Seventeenth Street Kappa Stanley Meek Roy C. Alt Harold Trewin J. L Boyson Ruth Barth Forest Drive Miss Boyson Alice Leefers Wallace Boyson Chapter Dek of Ph. O

Mozart club plans Saturday meeting with guest artist from Beethoven club

Elise Menuette announces regular Mozart club gathering Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium. Guest artist Miss Maxine Boege, cellist, joins under Mrs. Edna Mae Sila with a program of classical works by Saint-Saens Schubert Mendelssohn Chopin Beethoven and others performed by a roster of local musicians.

Mozart Club Chamber of Commerce Maxine Boege Beethoven Club Edna Mae Sila Saint-Saens Maxine Boegel Virginian Paul Barbara Anne Shonka Mendelssohn Geneva Haldeman

Elwin Newell Hosts Small Party At Home

Elwin Newell of 1104 Nineteenth Avenue SW entertained friends Thursday evening. Games were played and refreshments served. Guests included Dorothy Mae Melsa Jean Starry Ruby Hartkimeyer Wanda Farmer Doris Farmer Mary Jane Marousek Josephine Brayton Thomas McDermott Robert McDermott Charles Hamer Robert Wild Elwin Newell and Mr and Mrs Dale Newell.

Elwin Newell Nineteenth Avenue SW Dorothy Mae Melsa Jean Starry Ruby Hartkimeyer Wanda Farmer Doris Farmer Mary Jane Marousek Josephine Brayton Thomas McDermott Robert McDermott Charles Hamer Robert Wild Elwin Newell Dale Newell

Aunt Het on contempt of court and probing questions

AUNT HET laments a lawyer’s intrusive questions in court suggesting such conduct shows a lawyer has no business near the bench. She frames the moment as a gesture of contempt and defends a nearby speaker’s sharp handling.

Dorothy Bane Returns Home After Week with Nichols

Miss Dorothy Bane arrives in Des Moines on Thursday night after a week at the home of Mr and Mrs A Nichols located at 1107 Tenth Street NW.

Dorothy Bane Des Moines A. Nichols Tenth Street

Clubs-Lodges Junior Court to Meet Saturday in WoF W Hall

Junior Court No 12 of the Ben Hur Life association meets Saturday in WoF W hall at 130 pm with guest day. Each member may bring a friend. A program, games and refreshments are planned. Star Juveniles and Degree of Honor Protective association also hold sessions with hostesses Mrs Clara Heider and Mrs Mary Hayes at Moose Hall.

The Ben Hur Life Association Star Juveniles Star No. 4 Degree of Honor Protective Association Moose Hat Clara Heider Mary Hayes

Phi Rho Sigma Elects Cedar Rapids Officers at Iowa

In My chapter at the University of Iowa Warren Ross was elected president and Paul Tischer vice president. Other officers chosen include Worthy Boden of Knoxville treasurer and James Redmond of Monticello secretary.

Phi Rho Sigma Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Warren Ross Paul Tischer Worthy Boden Knoxville James Redmond Monticello

Mrs P O Clark Visits Sister in Monmouth

Mrs P O Clark of 138 Twenty sixth Street drive SE visits her sister Mrs B Li Lee and family in Monmouth for a week or ten days.

Bro van Vechien Shaffer Nazsaustrest Herbert Stamats Linden Drive Chicago

Birthday Gathering for Clara Crowe at Home

Clara Lovisa Crowe enjoyed a birthday surprise hosted by friends on a Wednesday. Bridge yielded the high score to Mrs. Crowe. The group then visited Mable Karr’s home for refreshments with Mable Karr Isabelle Reynolds Vesta Webster Naomi Blessing Alma Humble and Lenore Humble in attendance.

Clara Lovisa Crowe Mrs. Crowe Mable Karr Isabelle Reynolds Vesta Webster Naomi Blessing Alma Lenore Humble

Surprise party honors Mrs Blick at Walford gathering

A group of friends surprised Mrs. Joe Blick of Walford on Wednesday evening for a birthday party. Present were Mr and Mrs Charles Snell, Mr and Mrs Leo Hasley, Mr and Mrs John Broz, and Mr and Mrs Louis Sedlcek. High score won by Charles Snell with John Broz earning consolation.

Joe Blick Walford Charles Snell Leo Hasley John Broz Louis Sedlacek

Roosevelt P T A Meets With Notable Student, Coach Praise

About 125 parents and teachers attended the Roosevelt school February P T A meeting. Mrs. George Seeley led a business session naming a nominating committee. Frank Martin praised for boys athletics. medals shown. Reports from chairmen listed. choral prayer closed. Mrs. C A Love spoke briefly and a short play titled The Ideal P T A Birthday Cake was presented.

Arthur Axmear John Runner Frank Danberg Louis Herdlicka PTA D Williams Floyd Anderson Guy Curran C. A. Love

Tea and recreation hour hosted by domestic science department

Mrs. L. C. Schuknecht, Mrs. R. F. Erickson, Mrs. George Hayes, Mrs. William H. Jensen, Mrs. T. L. Baumgartner, Mrs. Arthur Axmear, Mrs. J. W. Cocayne, Mrs. S. C. Stookey, Mrs. Charles W. Matthews, Mrs. Walter Stephenson, Mrs. Ss. E. Wright, Mrs. A. Herbeck, Mrs. James Maloney, Mrs. Thomas Hardiman, Mrs. Ed Hardy, Mrs. George Seeley, Mrs. F. J. Anderson and Mrs. D. Williams attended. A recreation hour was enjoyed and refreshments were served by the domestic science department under Miss Julia Tow. Mrs. George Seeley and Mrs. C. A. Love presided at the tea table.

L. C. Schuknecht R. F. Erickson George Hayes William H. Jensen T. L. Baumgartner Arthur Axmear J. W. Cocayne S. C. Stookey Charles W. Mathews Walter Stephenson Ss. E. Wright A. Herbeck James Maloney Thomas Hardiman

Butterflies Taste With Their Legs

Butterflies sense sugars with their legs and have a sensitivity about 1600 times greater than the human tongue in identifying sweetness.

Iowa House Votes to Raise Sealing Fee on Corn

The Iowa House approved by 72 to 21 a bill to raise the maximum sealing fee for corn from one half to one cent per bushel. Supporters say the higher rate aids counties with sparse corn production. The fee had been cut from one cent to one half during the corn loan program. The measure moves to the Senate for concurrence in amendments.

Des Moines INS Iowa House House Senate

Leopold III Is Crowned King Of Belgium In Grand Ceremony

Belgium welcomes Leopold III as king after oath before Parliament ending Albert I's reign. Thousands cheer as he rides from the royal castle to the Chamber of Deputies, with Queen Astrid absent due to expected birth. Diplomatic representatives attend the lavish ceremony.

Brussels Leopold III Lnte Albert I Chamber of Deputies Royal Laecken Astrid Royal Castle Leopold

DuBois Chosen Master of Kilwinning Lodge

Jesse A. DuBois was elected ven erable master of Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection of the Scottish Rite at the annual meeting held Wednesday night. Others chosen are J. Rhoads Treichler senior warden Stanley C. Moore junior warden William C. Henning almoner William M. Evans orator C. C. Shapleigh secretary George FP Miller treasurer the last four re elected.

Jesse A. DuBois Kilwinning

Douglas Fairbanks Jr Arrives in Seville for Film Location

American actor Douglas Fairbanks Jr. arrived in Seville Spain on Thursday to scout locations for his next picture titled Adios Don Juan.

Seville Spain Douglas Fairbanks, Jr

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