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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1933

Page

3

Cedar Rapids Friends Note Eleanor Jeffrey Weds J W Records

Eleanor Jeffrey daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray E Jeffrey of St Louis Mo and J W Records of Kansas City Mo married this afternoon at 4 in the chapel of Second Presbyterian in St Louis The ceremony was attended by a few close friends with no invitations issued Mrs Records previously lived in Cedar Rapids and attended the University of Missouri She is known for college beauty honors Records is a Missouri graduate and medical student in St Louis The couple plan to reside in St Louis

Cedar Rapids Eleanor Jeffrey Ray E. Jeffrey St. Louis John Williams Records Kansas City Second Presbyterian Church Records University of Missouri Columbia Kappa Kappa Gamma Sigma Nu Fraternity Washington University

Sonny Darling to Celebrate Tenth Birthday at Roosevelt

Frederick Wallace Darling Jr. known as Sonny will celebrate his tenth birthday with a dinner party tonight at the Hotel Roosevelt. The group of boys includes John Riordan William Ryan Dick Chadima William Barnhizer Peter and Tim Rowan Jack Benesh Jack Munn James Rogers John Rogers Hamilton Bell George Ross Bob Killian Ben Wolverton Don Krueger David Darling David Widmer and Peter and Donald Schwinn. Mrs A M Douglas returns from Cobourg Ontario with her husband after six weeks there and a month apart.

Frederick Wallace Darling, Jr Sonny Hotel Roosevelt The Roosevelt John Riordan William Ryan Dick Chadima William Barnhizer Peter and Tim Rowan Jack Benesh Jack Munn James Rogers John Rogers Hamilton Bell George Ross Bob Killian

Brass Button Study club Luncheon Hosts Highlights

Mrs F W Mulsow entertained the Brass Button Study club at 359 Garden Dr SE with a 1 pm luncheon. Fourteen hosts attended with spring centerpieces and a red white blue theme. Miss Zoe Varney led the study hour and Mrs John Bruch and Mrs Ralph Chord spoke on Slave Laws Passed by Different States and Promises. Miss Alma E Owens reviewed The Lincoln Douglas Debates.

F. W. Mulsow Garden Drive Brass Button Study Club Zoe Varney John Bruch Ralph Chord Alma E. Owens

Fireside Tea at Y W C A Sunday Afternoon

The weekly Fireside tea will be given at the Y W C A Sunday afternoon at 4. An interesting program is being arranged.

Alpha Pi class meets at Dorothy Yeager’s home session

The Alpha Pi class of the First Baptist church met Thursday evening at Miss Dorothy Yeager’s residence, 1643 Second Avenue SE, for their gathering.

Alpha Pi First Baptist Church Dorothy Yeager Second Avenue SE

Consistory Masons Host Dancing And Card Party

Fifteen hundred invitations have been issued for an informal dancing and card party for Consistory Masons and their ladies at the Consistory temple Saturday evening. An orchestra will provide music for dancing with card play optional. Refreshments will be served. The reception committee includes Arthur Hurtt, Harry A. Palmer, William C. Henning, George E. Farmer, Jess A. Kitterman, and Charles C. Shapleigh.

Arthur Hurtt Harry A. Palmer Kadosh William C. Henning St. Andrew’s Jess A. Kitterman Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection Charles C. Shapleigh

Earl Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E E Earl of Cedar Rapids marked their golden anniversary on February 22 at their home on Thirty sixth street NE. The couple, longtime residents, were joined by relatives and friends. Mr Earl aged 70 came from Michigan at age 12 and Mrs Earl, a longtime resident from Ohio.

E. E. Earl Thirty-sixth Street Earl Long Cedar Rapids Earl Michigan Ohio

Tea at Coe College Library Held for Faculty

Miss Betty Pritchett entertained Coe college faculty members at a Washington tea Wednesday afternoon in the staff room at the Coe library. Miss Grace Brownell and Miss Henrietta Zezula presided at the tea table.

Betty Pritchett Coe College Washington Coe Library Grace Brownell Henrietta Zezula

Maccabees Hold Annual Colonial Supper and Concert

The Maccabees hosted their annual colonial supper with music and dancing attended by many members and friends. Anthony and Joseph Shearer performed musical numbers, Martha Koutny read, Velma Cheney danced, and Miss Alice Pekavcek sang solos. Maddigan School of Music pupils performed songs and dances including a double quartet of young girls. Participants included Cathleen Cox Novella Cox Mary Alice Mathews Ruth McLean Katherine Glidden Marion Keith Gene Fairney and Dorothy Bailey with Elfretta Borden as accompanist.

The Maccabees Anthony Joseph Shearer Martha Koutny Velma Cheney Alice Pevacek Maddigan School of Music Louise Nowadsky Gene Fahrney Norma Jean Bud Rissler Cathleen Cox Novella Cox Mary Alice Mathews Ruth McLean Katherine Glidden Marion Keith Gene Fairney Dorothy Bailey Elfretta Borden

Rainbow Order to Initiate Members Saturday Meeting

The Order of Rainbow will meet Saturday at 7 15 p m in the Consistory building for a formal initiation.

Order of Rainbow

Milwaukee Women’s Club Card Party Friday Night

The Milwaukee Women’s Club hosts a card party Friday at 8 30 in the clubrooms. Five hundred dollars will be played for and prizes awarded.

Milwaukee Women’s Club

St Elizabeth's Circle Hosts Meeting at Immaculate Conception

St Elizabeth's circle of the Immaculate Conception church met Friday at 2 p.m. in the school rooms. Mrs J E Lawler and Mrs T J Gurren were hostesses.

St. Elizabeth's Circle of the Immaculate Conception J E. Lawler T. J Gurren

Camp Fire Leader Miss Kempthorne Praises Cedar Rapids Work

National Camp Fire head Edith Kempthorne spoke in Cedar Rapids praising local guardians for their accomplishments. She noted the council’s growing membership across Iowa and neighboring states. The event featured Camp Fire girls crafts, ceremonial song, and welcomes from Miss Florence Leiter and Mrs. John Stansbury.

Edith Kempthorne National Camp Fire New York City Montrose Cedar Rapids Florence Leiter Guardians’ Association John Stansbury

Mrs Yarnall Hosts Luncheon and Bridge for Mrs Rutherford

Mrs Thomas C Yarnall and Mrs Otto Dvorak entertained twelve friends at luncheon Friday at 228 Twenty fifth street drive SE. The event followed by bridge and complimented Mrs Raymond Rutherford, who will leave this weekend for Florida.

Thomas C. Yarnall Otto Dvorak Yarnall Twenty Fifth Street Drive Raymond Rutherford Florida

Miss Sally Wichmann to Wed Joseph Schwirtz

Announcement of the approaching marriage was made Wednesday to twenty four friends. The event was revealed via hatchet tallies in a playful T cannot tell a He fashion. Bridge provided diversion with high score to Mrs. Marvin Gillham and low to Tacy Mott. Refreshments were served by O Wichmann and aides. The surprise engagement drew gifts from guests including Jane Davis and Lucille Richter of Eddyville plus others from Mason City and Dakota Jr. and area.

Sally M. Wichmann Joseph E. Schwirtz Anamosa Bridge Marvin Gillham Tacy Mott O. Wichmann Aileen Wichmann Gus Winters Walter Schultz Miss Wichmann Jane Davis Kveta Vondracek Betty Hess Pearl van Kuren Esther Johnson Gladys Law Blanche Houser Janet Howell Florence Sylvester Relda Behrens Arlene Ortman Theresa Gebhard Lillian Carney Lucille Richter Eddyville Josephine Odle Mason City Maxine Cook Dakota

Make This Model At Home Pattern 2559 and Spring Catalog

The Cedar Rapids Gazette offers pattern 2559 for sizes 36 to 46 with bodice emphasis and three quarter sleeves. Includes step by step sewing instructions and a spring fashion book with Paris inspired models, catalog and pattern combined for 25 cents.

Cedar Raptids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York City

Costume Party at V. E. Porter Home

Mr and Mrs V E Porter hosted a costume party at their new home 405 Twenty sixth street SE Guests wore humorous outfits and enjoyed a grand march and entertainment. Fern Victorine won a prohibition talk prize. Prizes went to Mabel Mott in 1850 dress and Dr E M Victorine as Modern Miss.

V. E. Porter Twenty-sixth Street Fern Victorine Wade Nelson George Washington Mame Johnston Martha Washington Sadie Nelson Jennie Lind Reed Nelson Ruth Nelson Sweet Sixteen Walter Mott William Penn Genevieve Nelson Mary Nelson Grandmamma Mabel Mott Dr. E. M. Victorine

Kitchen shower honors Julia Shimek on eve of marriage

Mrs. Frank Shimek hosted a kitchen shower at 1837 D Street SW for her daughter Julia who is soon to be married. Many guests attended including Misses Wilma Petranek Ruth Buresh Kathleen Buttler Marguer ite Rechnheimer Charlene Canady Ruth Mason Dorothy Chess Elsie Volak Elizabeth Kingsley Lavonia Butler Libbile Pazour Mary Doupnik Bessie Doupnik Mary Ulch Maxine Havlik Tillie Jiras Ruth Bartling Velma Topic Alice Phillips Helen Canady Louise Shimek Viola Bohac Emma Stodola Mildred Chmelicek Elsie Shimek Velma Shimek Anna Kopecky and Mesdames Stanley Kolda Frank Machek Leo Machek Frank Shimek J V Stodola Joe Stanek Frank Stanek Joe Machacek and Joe Ulich. Refreshments were served and the guest of honor received many gifts.

Frank Shimek D Street Julia Wilma Petranek Ruth Buresh Kathleen Buttler Marguerite Rechnheimer Charlene Canady Ruth Mason Dorothy Chess Elsie Volak Elizabeth Kingsley Lavonia Butler Libbile Pazour Mary Doupnik Bessie Doupnik Mary Ulch Maxine Havlik Tillie Joe Ulich

Chi Beta Phi Alumni Dinner at Hotel Roosevelt

Chi Beta Phi alumni will gather for dinner Friday at 6 30 p m at the Hotel Roosevelt. A brief business meeting will include election of officers.

Chi Beta Phi Fraternity Hotel Roosevelt

PT A Meeting at Benjamin Franklin School

One hundred mothers and teachers gathered in the school library at 2 30 for the regular PT A session. Barbara Blaise and Cavita Filip sang solos while Jean Rice and Kathryn Lynch performed a duet and Jean Taylor sang solo.

Benjamin Franklin School Barbara Blaise Cavita Filip Jean Rice Kathryn Lynch Jean Taylor Ruby M. Byers Lillian Stark Faith McMurray Mabel Woodson Edith Howe Grace Low Robina Nelson Beulah Perrin Wilson Gardner Quarton Edith Winn P. T. A. Council Max Dachler Switzerland Sarah Ann Brown Carl Ettinger

Foster elected president of local Y W C A

Mrs Wayne J Foster became president of the local Y W C A after the resignation of Mrs F R Ballantyne who is moving from the city. Mrs E R Moore also resigned from the board. A committee will evaluate the Y W C A program with a planning group named for the study and more community members to be called in.

Wayne J. Foster F. R. Ballantyne E. R. Moore D. A. Stofler Estella Swein Anna Laura Palmer Imogene Emery

Coe College Ladies Choice Dance Set for Friday Night

Coe college coeds host their annual ladies choice dance at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Escorts chosen by the girls with chaperons Prof. and Mrs. C Ward Macy Prof. and Mrs. C Harve Geiger and Prof. and Mrs. Alfred W Meyer. Misses Gretchen Claussen Rose Miller Janet Murray organize the event.

Coe College Cedar Rapids Country Club C. Ward Macy C. Harve Geiger Alfred W. Meyer Gretchen Claussen Rose Miller Janet Murray

Daughters of Isabella Hold Social at Roxys Bridge

Forty eight members gathered Thursday night at Roxys Bridge for a social meeting with five hundred and bunce card play. Prizes went to Anna Getz Mrs Martin Kelly Burdine Lattner and Lucile Murray for bridge and Agnes Cramer and Mary Dunlap for five hundred and banco respectively. Refreshments and dancing followed. Members plan to attend communion at St Patrick's Church Sunday at 7 45 and meet at St Patrick's School Hall at 7 30 a.m.

Daughters of Isabella Roxy'’s Bridge Anna Getz Martin Kelly Burdine Lattner Lucile Murray Agnes Cramer Banco Mary Dunlap St. Patrick’s Church St. Patrick's School Hall

The Old Maid's Association stage debut by Alice Korteling guild

The Alice Korteling guild will present The Old Maid's Association a one act comedy drama Friday at 7 30 p m in the Central Park church auditorium Final dress rehearsal for the playlet was held Thursday night

Alice Korteling Guild Old Maid’s Association Central Park Church Immaculate Conception Playground Commission St. Paul's Church America

Thimbl ers Club Hosts Busy Evening at Fifth Avenue

Mrs Mary Patek hosted the Thimbl ers club at 315 Fifth Avenue SW with members Mabel Kersten Ruth Kalista Esther McDowell Mary Patek Blanche Drahos Lenore Kloubec and Blanche Bean present. Guests included Mrs Kate Norris Clara Wernisch Alma Wachal and Edna Wachal. Next week the meeting moves to Miss Lenore Kloubec s home with Ruth Kalista assisting hostess.

Mary Patek Fifth Avenue Thimbliers Club Mabel Kersten Ruth Kalista Esther McDowell Blanche Drahos Lenore Kloubec Blanche Bean Kate Norris Clara Wernisch Alma Edna Wachal

Laura Swick Celebrates 83rd Birthday in Watkins

Mrs. Laura Swick widow of Civil War veteran marks eighty third birthday at Presbyterian Ladies Aid party in Watkins Iowa. Native of Ohio, she moved to Iowa in 1862 married to Hudson Swick in 1871, and has lived in Watkins fifty eight years. Has two sons Herbert and Thomas. DECORAH petition by 500 voters prompts Mayor Marsh to seek re election to a second term and he will run unopposed.

Watkins Laura Swick St. Clair Township Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Ohio Decorah B. O. Marsh

How Lois Cooks Beef Heart The Butchers Advice

Lois follows a butcher suggested method to prepare beef heart stuffed with bread dressing. She washes removes blood veins and arteries then parboils simmers and braises with carrots onions and gravy. She could slice and fry with a crumb coating or bake slowly in a casserole for tenderness. She offers a Soups That Are Satisfying leaflet on request.

Lois

Clifford Teeple presented in a nine room boarding house scene

Clifford Teeple stars in a play directed by Miss Evee Lyn McIlraith set in a cheap nine room boarding house. The scene unfolds with intimate dialogue amid sparse surroundings and a focus on character dynamics.

Clifford Teeple Eveelyn Mcllraith

Deputy Wounded In Clash Between Miners

In Springfield Illinois authorities armed guards at the Peerless coal mine after a clash Thursday night between deputy sheriffs and Progressive Miners of America members. Deputy Ray Copley was shot in the foot and many others were injured as 300 pickets confronted striking miners leaving the colliery.

Springfield Ill Here Progressive Miners of America United Mine Workers of America Ray Copley

Stolen warrants recovered in Chicago case

In Chicago an attempt to dispose of stolen warrants led to their seizure and return to Mrs. Ester Menor, a school teacher, who had been paid with the warrants.

Chicago Ester Menor

Massive narcotics burn consumes seized drugs in San Francisco

A $750,000 bonfire was lit in San Francisco as narcotics and related equipment seized by the state narcotics division over the past year were burned.

San Franciso State

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