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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1936

Page

3

Lucille Smillie Weds Lawrence Kemmann in Gilmore City

Announcement from Lowden area notes the December 27 Gilmore City marriage of Lucille Smillie daughter of Dr and Mrs B A Smillie to Lawrence Kemmann son of H D Kemmann of Lowden. Mrs Kemmann a University of Iowa graduate and former Lowden high school teacher. Kemmann a University of Iowa graduate and CCC camp leader on project at International Peace Garden site in Dunseith North Dakota.

University of Iowa Dunseith, D CCC International Peace Garden

Cedar chapter card party at Montrose hotel

Areme circle of Cedar chapter No 184 E S will sponsor a card party in the Crystal room at the Montrose hotel Wednesday at 7:30 p m Prizes include door prizes and table prizes Reservations with Mrs Robert McNabney 23851 or Mrs S W Minehart 9891.

Areme Circle of Cedar Chapter E. S Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Robert McNabney Dial S. W. Minehart

PTA council hosts Q and A on parent teacher issues

At 2 15 p m Tuesday the PTA council will conduct a question and answer forum on parent teacher problems. The meeting at the Board of Education building will feature Founders' Day and parent education reports. The recreation committee will present a special report on the recreation institute.

P. T. A. Council Board of Education Recreation Committee Recreation Institute

West Side Auxiliary Meets for Business at Home of Mrs. Clapp

The west side auxiliary to the Home for the Friendless will meet Monday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs R L Clapp 1245 First avenue E for a business session. Kensington Hostesses will be Mrs A D Holbrook Mrs Anna Chapman Mrs P E Frink Mrs enice Sargeant and Mrs J T re.

West Side R. L. Clapp First Avenue E Kensington A. D. Holbrook Anna Chapman P. E. Frink Enice Sargeant J. T. Re L. A R. T S. L. Zier

Beta Phi Alpha Mothers Club Meeting

The Beta Phi Alpha Mothers' club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Charles M. Nelson at 724 M Avenue NW. Mrs. E. J. Wykle will assist the hostess.

Beta Phi Alpha Mothers’ Club Charles M. Nelson M Avenue NW E. J. Wykle

Mercy Hospital Alumnae Picnic After Meeting

Alumni of Mercy hospital will hold a 3 p.m. meeting followed by a 5 p.m. picnic supper. All graduates are invited to bring a covered dish and sandwiches. Attendees should call Miss V McDonough at 2 3047 or Miss F Jicha at 2 6868 to RSVP.

Mercy Hospital V. McDonough F. Jicha

Social Fifty Picnic Luncheon Planned by Mrs Shepard

Mrs Charles Shepard of 1126 First Avenue East invites members of Social Fifty to a picnic luncheon on Wednesday at 1 p m. The event is hosted at a local park and will feature informal socializing in the afternoon.

Charles Shepard First Avenue E

West Side W C T U to Picnic at Frink Home

The west side W C T U will meet Wednesday at 12 30 p m for a picnic supper at the home of Mrs E Frink at 809 Ninth Street W.

West Side Pp. E. Frink Ninth Street

Mrs Frankie Hartman Hosts Wednesday Social Club

Mrs Frankie Hartman at 811 Third Avenue SE will entertain the Wednesday Social Club at her home on Wednesday at 2 30 p m.

Frankie Hartman Third Avenue SE

Jolly Ramblers Prize Winners Named at Leinbaugh Home

Mrs N W Robertson and Mrs R H Leinbaugh won prizes at a Friday meeting of the Jolly Ramblers held at the home of Mrs Leinbaugh located at 1006 Center Point road NE.

N. W. Robertson R. H. Leinbaugh Jolly Ramblers

P. T. A. Meetings and Polk Study Group Events

Van Buren study group meets Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. A Schlantz 340 Fourteenth Avenue SW Harrison. Harrison P. T. A. meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the school auditorium all parents invited 6A children will perform a play. Polk P. T. A. adolescent study group meets Wednesday at 2 15 p.m. with Mrs. Hugh Owens 1423 Eighth Avenue SE guest leader Mrs. John J. Gent. Topic Typical Emotional Conflicts. Hayes P. T. A. community night Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the school public invited women’s chorus sings two one act plays Wieners on Wednesday Stuffed Owls by P. T. A members playset by Lottie Volak Mildred Chmelice special musical numbers small admission charge.

van Buren Harrison. Harrison P. T. A Hayes Hayes P. T. A Lottie Volak Mildred Chmelice

Choir Members Dined With Center Junction Figures

Center Junction chorister Miss Mary Leech entertained the Methodist church choir and orchestra at a Wednesday dinner. The Presbyterian Working Band met and held a picnic at Mrs. John McNielly's home on Thursday. Guests included Mrs. John Schrader and her daughter Ella.

Mary Leech Methodist Church Presbyterian Working Band John McNielly John Schrader Ella

New Year Gatherings Include Weddings and Card Parties

Center Point guests Agnes Simon Pauline Hays and others played cards with Everette Ashlock winning and William Simon taking a consolation prize. New Year's Day dinners were hosted by E. E. Silver and relatives in Cedar Rapids Marion Iowa Falls and Midway area. James Lampman hosted a card party with Lockhart Woods Wormer and Dennis. Lockhart won high score Woods had low. Doris Trimble and Clarence Hepker married at the Trimble home Cedar Rapids with Rev. Guy Pickering officiating more than 100 guests attended and a luncheon followed. couple to live on a farm east of Midway.

Agnes Simon Pauline Hays Leela Heerner Frances Neighbor Allan Palmer William Simon Bill Kirchner Everette Ashlock E. E. Silver Fred Horak Whittier Everette Silver Joan Cedar Rapids Thomas Snyder Marion Erma Silver Iowa Falls Silver James Lampman John Wormer Opal Wormer Ross Lockhart Clarence Woods Keith Dennis Doris Trimble Americus Trimble Clarence Hepker Elzie Hepker Guy Pickering Verlee Trimble Hubert Trimble Irene Hopker Wilma Andreas Pauline Davenbaugh Clarence Cress Midway

Community showers and parties honor upcoming weddings and birthdays

Mrs. W. H. Alden hosted a linen shower for Ruth Helena Broderson in honor of her niece's marriage to Ralph Betz of Sioux City. Miss Freda Rohwedder received a prenuptial shower for her upcoming marriage to Howard Jameson of Morrison Illinois. Dozens attended lectures, games, and gifts while a church piano was purchased by the Luther League and Lutheran Ladies Aid.

Ruth Helena Broderson Ralph Betz Sioux City W. H. Alden George Fishwild Freda Rohwedder Howard Jameson Morrison Ill A. G. Rohwedder O G. Rohwedder C. J. Ingwersen H. E. Levsen N C. Holst Miss Rohwedder Hazel Levsen Carmen Ingwersen Ruth Esther Mowry Marilyn Herzberger Lorraine Reimer Luther League Raymond Holtz Ronald Holtz Fred Lazar

Community events highlight South English schedules

An all high school watch party at Mr and Mrs Owen Hamersly home drew thirty guests including faculty and students and Mrs Alvin Show. Mrs Otha Huber hosted the Methodist Aid with program led by Mrs Daisy McLain and Mrs Clara ONeill. Mrs Alice Sheibley gave the second home project lesson at William Heald home. A cooperative dinner followed. Annie Grove to lecture Group No 2 Tuesday afternoon. Loren Coffman and Mary Dunn host Rosalind chapter No 292 Past Matrons Friday afternoon.

Owen Hamersly Alvin Show Otha Huber Methodist Aid Daisy McLain Clara O'Neill Alice Sheibley William Heald Annie Grove Loren Coffman Mary Dunn

Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Anna Brosh

Twenty seven neighbors and friends met at Mrs. Anna Brosh home on Thursday for a birthday celebration with a covered dish dinner. Other social mentions include holiday dinners at the Ed Miller and Line Towe homes and the forty fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thomas.

Anna Brosh W N. Shellenberg Lone Tree Ed Kasalk Williamsburg Norman McNee Robert Ed Miller Line Towe Henry Thomas

Interpreting Pharaoh's Dreams Through Psychology

A discussion compares biblical dream meaning with modern psychology. It explains Joseph’s seven kine and seven ears as symbolic of years of plenty and famine and notes intuition grounded in land knowledge. It promotes a Home Institute booklet titled Interpreting Your Dreams with coupons for a copy.

Pharaoh Joseph Jean Egypt Home Institute

Print Name and Address Request Form

A request asks for the full name and street address including city and state. The inquiry seeks proper postal details for records or correspondence.

Club and lodge notices fill Cedar Rapids page

A crowded list of club and lodge meetings for Cedar Rapids groups includes the Gladiolus Society meeting at the Roosevelt hotel Tuesday at 8 p.m., Security Benefit at Moose hall Friday 8 p.m. with a card party, Typographical Auxiliary luncheon Wednesday 1 p.m. at Mrs. Emil Novotny’s, and many more installations, picnics, and social events across local lodges and chapters. Members are urged to wear regalia, bring gowns and fezzes, and attend scheduled installations and rehearsals at various halls and addresses.

Security Benefit Association Moose Hall Daughters of Penelope

Cedar Rapids Bird Club and Firefighters Auxiliary Meeting Notice

The Cedar Rapids Bird Club at Science Hall Coe College invites members to wear white for a social hour after talks on winter birds. The Ladies Auxiliary to Fire Fighters Local No 11 meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Fleming Tea Room with hostesses Mrs Dan Kinney Mrs James Kennedy Mrs E P Kohout and Mrs Leota Kraut.

Fleming Tea Room Dan Kinney James Kennedy E. P. Kohout Leota Kraut

Royal Neighbor Booster Club Meets With Members

The Royal Neighbor Booster club convenes Thursday evening with Mrs. Ida Belknap at 1633 E Avenue NE and Miss Bess Wilson assisting. Mrs. Marguerite Bradley and Mrs. Mildred Siebert lead the entertainment. Star Lodge No.4 D of H meets in K P hall Wednesday at 8 pm with officer installations.

Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbor Booster Club Ida Belknap E Avenue NE Bess Wilson Marguerite Bradley Mildred Siebert

Auxiliary and Benevolent Groups Schedule Installations

The Ladies auxiliary to the I A of M meets Friday at 7 30 pm at Labor Temple for installation of officers. Cedar Rapids division 159 of B of L E and Mercy division 51 of G I A join in a Sunday 2 30 pm installation at Odd Fellows hall. Members should bring sandwiches and silver. coffee and ice cream provided. Mercy division 51 G I A to B of L E meets Tuesday at 2 30 pm in K P hall.

I. A. of M. Aux I. A. of M Labor Temple L. E Cedar Rapids Mercy Division Odd Fellows Hall Mercy Division No B. of K. P. Hall

Ladies Diamond 760 club to meet Friday

The Ladies Diamond 760 club will meet Friday with Mrs. K. R. Farquhar of 419 Twenty third Street NE. Mrs. Don G. Wingert will assist.

Diamond 760 Club Ladies Diamond 760 Club K. R. Farquhar Twenty - Third Street Don G. Wingert

Carrie Morcombe Lodge Past Presidents Gather for Picnic

Past presidents of Carrie Morcombe lodge No 20 D of H will meet Wednesday at 1 for a picnic luncheon with Mrs A E Miller at 514 First Street SW. All past presidents are invited. Social Riders host a pinochle and 500 party in Moose hall Tuesday at 2 p.m.

Carrie Morcombe D. of H A. E. Miller First Street Moose Hall

Police Auxiliary Installation and Club Meetings

The Police auxiliary plans officer installations at the I. O. O. F. hall Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. Mesdames Duncan Funke Glidden and Haberle host. Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 D U V meets Friday 7 30 p.m. at Montrose hotel Crystal room for public installation. The Maccabees units hold meetings for initiation and drill at K P hall with refreshments. Stanolind Club meets Tuesday 8 p.m. at 1609 I avenue NE.

Rebecca Alexander Crystal Room Montrose Hotel The Maccabees Linn Ioway Hive K. of P. Hall

New Term Classes Begin at Y W C A This Week

Post holiday activities surge at the YWCA with new term classes for all ages. Ballroom dancing for school boys and girls, tap classes for adults and kids, and senior junior high girls’ dance options. Archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, roller skating, and dramatics offered.

Social club watch party at Urbana Methodist in New Year

Urbana The Social club of the Methodist church held a watch party at president Luclla Rupp home on New Year Eve. Carols were sung and a young people's play performed. Vernon and Dick Remner played a cornet and baritone duet. Erma Lee Burrell and Darlene Piper gave a saxophone duet. Friday turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Hugh Brody for Ever Ready club members and families with Dr and Mrs M E Dingman and Belinda, Mr and Mrs W S Burrell and Erma Lee, Madge Miller, Blanche Miller, Gruen Edwards, Viola Sampson, Elsie Campbell and Edna Jensen as guests.

Methodist Church Luclla Rupp Vernon Dick Remner Erma Lee Burrell Darlene Piper Hugh Brody M_E Dingman Belinda W. S. Burrell Erma Lee Madge Miller Blanche Miller Gruen Edwards Viola Sampson Elsie Campbell Edna Jensen

Railway Mail Auxiliary Meeting in Cedar Rapids

The women's auxiliary to the Railway Mail association of Cedar Rapids and Marion meets January 7 at 2 30 p m. in the bungalow of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company with Mrs C W Reames as hostess.

Railway Mail Railway Mail Association of Cedar Rapids Marion Iowa Electric Light and Power Company C. W. Reames

Community Club Notes and Church Group Meetings

Shellsburg The Band Mothers club met Thursday at city hall. Methodist Ladies aid held all day quilting at Wesley hall Friday. Mrs Amelia Husted hosted dinner for her son Charles and his Cedar Rapids wife. Young Peoples society marked New Year with a party at the Presbyterian basement. White Lily chapter Eastern Star to install officers Tuesday. Orion Rebekah lodge I O O F to hold joint installation with Holly Nottell in charge.

Band Mothers Club City Hall Methodist Ladies Aid Wesley Hall Amelia Husted Charles Cedar Rapids Young Peoples Society of the Federated Church Presbyterian Church White Lily Eastern Star Orion Rebekah Lodge Holly Nottell

Brooklyn Club Hosts New Year's Eve Party

Brooklyn members held a New Year's Eve party at Hotel Brooklyn with high score prizes won by Mrs H F Miller for ladies and H F Miller for men. Other prize winners included Mrs Randolph Randabush and Harley Burch. Guests included Mrs Ida C Monroe and Mrs Matthews. Next meeting with Mrs A M Reed. American Legion auxiliary met with Mrs C E Ecklund.

Brooklyn Country Club Hotel Brooklyn H. F. Miller Randolph Randabush Harley Burch T. R. McGeorge Columbus Club Nellie Anger Father Brannian Ida C. Monroe Lamont Clarence Newman Pownell Wye

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge to Install Officers

Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No. 221 meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in Maine lodge hall 838 First avenue E Installation of officers led by Norvilla Ellis district deputy president is planned.

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Ethel Coster Mount Vernon Star of Maine Rebekah Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge Maine Lodge First Avenue E Norvilla Ellis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lucille Smillie Lawrence Kemmann Lowden Mrs. L. Kemmann Areme Circle Y P. T. A. Council West Side Auxiliary Beta Phi MERCY Social P. T. A. Meetings Center Junction Wyoming Norway Gazette Home Institute W. 18Th St New York N. Y C. R. Gladiolus Society Gladiolus Society Roosevelt Hotel Rebekahs Emil Novotny Mount Vernon Avenue W. C. Meyer Harlow Robinson Gladys Cox Frances Kershaw General Dodge Columbia Division First Avenue Valley City George A. Clemens Wilson Avenue Nellie Horak Helen Owen Towanas Kensington Hanna Wall Miller Tirzah Society Edna Vosberg First Avenue W Standard Life Club Standard Life Association Club Anna Hawkins D Avenue NE Praha Rebekah Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 Sokol Hall Sunshine Auxiliary Queen of West Lodge Queen of the West No. 2 Ladies Society of the B. of L. F. and I. C. C. F. Hall Shepherdess Guard Masonic Hall Lela Beatty Jessie Bennett Hattie Blaine Joan Bode Helen Cook Edna Duncan Walter Mott Star Lodge Star Lodge No Stanolind Club Frank Countryman I Avenue NE Y. W Urbana Penney’s Neets Val Ee Mews Unions Melton Young Min Childs Oxfords Brown and Black Jong Leather Co Wiles Shellsburg Brooklyn Geran Eee
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