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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1937

Page

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Vosmek and Tichenor Wed in Portland Matrimony

Announced merger of John J. Vosmek and Bonita Georgia Tichenor in Portland on December 26. Vosmek, son of J. H. Vosmek of Cedar Rapids, attended the University of Iowa and Sigma Nu. Tichenor, daughter of George A. Tichenor of Portland, is a University of Oregon graduate. The couple resides at 2010 SE Sherman, Portland.

John J. Vosmek J. H. Vosmek Blake Boulevard SE Bonita Georgia Tichenor George A. Tichenor Portland Ore Vosmek University of Iowa Sigma Nu University of Oregon At Eugene

P. E. O. Chapters DK and HJ hold Monday meetings

Chapters DK and HJ of the P. E. O. conducted inspections and a program on a P. E. O. project at separate meetings Monday. Forty three members and three guests attended the DE chapter gathering at 1900 Blake boulevard SE, with Mrs. Eby leading the inspection. Tea featured white chrysanthemums and stevia while Mrs. Williamson presided. Hostesses included Mrs. M. F. Carter, Mrs. F. C. Meyers, Mrs. J. W. Bryan, and Miss Florence Chapin. Mrs. Stevenson of chapter HE in Des Moines was guest artist at chapter HJ, singing Two Roses and Life with accompaniment by Miss Virginia Paul. Mrs. Carrithers oversaw a program on Cottey College, Nevada Missouri, a P. E. O. sisterhood institution, with 17 members present. Hostess duties were shared by Mrs. Charles Penningroth and Mrs. Carl D. Thomas.

George Stevenson Des Moines Lester de Yarman Moray Eby Given C. S. Foster Blake Boulevard Eby E. W. Richardson C Avenue Stevenson Gilberte Life Pearl Curran Virginia Paul Ira T. Carrithers Cottey College Nevada Charles Penningroth Carl D. Thomas

Miss Collins Leaves for New York City

Miss Virginia Collins daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Collins 1847 First avenue E will leave Tuesday for New York City to continue studies at Miss Norfleet s school Miss Margaret Ann Randolph of Plainview Tex a recent guest in the Collins home will join Miss Collins in Chicago and accompany her to New York City where she is also a student at Miss Norfleet s school

Virginia Collins Grant Collins First Avenue E New York City Miss Norfleet Margaret Ann Randolph Plainview Tex Collins Miss Collins Chicago

Mrs Hickman Hosts Modern Reading Club Luncheon

Mrs Marshall Hickman of 1925 Second Avenue SE will host a luncheon and meeting of the Modern Reading Club on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Mrs Robert Armstrong will be assisting hostess. Mrs E J North will review Jefferson in Power by Claude Bowers.

Marshall Hickman Second Avenue SE Modern Reading Club Robert Armstrong E. J. North Claude Bowers

Silver Chain Circle to Meet at Mrs McGuire’s

Silver Chain senior circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. O B McGuire at 1712 J Avenue NE on Wednesday at 2 p m Members are asked to come prepared to sew.

Silver Chain The King’s Daughters O. B. McGuire J Avenue

Bladder Irritation Ad Promotes 25c Test

An advertisement urges readers to try a 25 cent test using buchy leaves juniper oil and six other drugs in green tablets to flush acids and impurities. It claims excess acids trigger night waking and urinary symptoms and offers a refund if not satisfied in four days from May's Drug Store.

May's Drug Store

Webster Couple Wed In Methodist Parsonage

Miss Josephine Wheeler daughter of Mr. and Mrs Starlin Wheeler and Dale Mike sell son of Mr. and Mrs Howard Mikesell were married Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage by Rev R L Brown. Attendants were Miss Audrey Bair and Marion Wheeler. The couple will reside on their farm near Webster.

Webster Josephine Wheeler Starlin Wheeler Dale Mikesell Howard Mikesell Methodist Parsonage R. L. Brown Audrey Bair Marion Wheeler Mikesell Webster High School Parsons College University of Iowa Des Moines Iowa State Teachers College

Gazette Employes Card Party and Dance at C S P S Hall

The Gazette Type High club hosts a card party and dance at C S P S hall Sunday at 8 p.m. Complimentary to members wives and friends. Entertainment prizes and lunch during intermission. Local orchestra will play popular and old-time music. Dancing and cards begin at 9. Officers and entertainment committee oversee the event.

Gazette Type High Club C. S. P. S. Hall Gazette

Local couples to dine with Iowa City hosts at Memorial Union

Four Cedar Rapids couples will join hosts Dr. and Mrs. Dean M. Lierle and Dr. and Mrs. Frank R. Peterson for a dinner dance in the Memorial Union river room on Tuesday evening. Local guests include Dr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Foster, Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Moon, Dr. and Mrs. J. K. Von Lackum, and Mr. and Mrs. Clare R. Marshall.

Cedar Rapids Dean M. Lierle Frank R. Peterson Iowa City River Room Memorial Union Wayne J. Foster B. J. Moon J. K. von Lackum Clare R. Marshall

Epler Hosts Dinner in Honor of Addison Ramsey

Mr and Mrs R R Epler of 1930 Linden Drive SE entertain twelve guests at a dinner Tuesday at their home honoring Addison J Ramsey of 225 Crescent Street SE who will depart later this week for Miami Beach and Palm Beach Florida.

R. R. Epler Linden Drive Addison J. Ramsey Crescent Street SE Miami Beach Palm Beach Fla

Harris couple returns from Washington visit to daughter and colleagues

Mr and Mrs S N Harris of 1345 A avenue NE spent two weeks in Washington DC visiting their daughter Mrs Paul Mc Crea and Mr McCrea and seeing former Cedar Rapids resident Miss Mary Ainslie now with the Rockefeller Foundation science research department in Washington.

S. N. Harris A Avenue NE Washington, D. C Paul McCrea McCrea Mary Ainslie Cedar Rapids Rockefeller Foundation Washington

Return to Grinnell After Holiday Break

Miss Jean Eckford Miss Georgia Ann Buresh and Miss Helen Grissell returned to Grinnell to resume studies at Grinnell College after spending holidays with their families in Grinnell IA.

Jean Eckford John Eckford Second Avenue Georgia Ann Buresh George F. Buresh Eighteenth Street Helen Grissell Elmer F. Grissell Johnson Avenue NW Grinnell Grinnell College

Holmeses Return From Excelsior Springs Trip

Mr and Mrs George Bruce Holmes of 1801 Grande avenue SE have returned home after a week spent at Excelsior Springs Missouri.

George Bruce Holmes Grande Avenue SE Excelsior Springs

Morris Sanford To Speak At Ashley Chapter Meeting

Morris Sanford will give an illustrated lecture on Early Cedar Rapids at the Ashley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The event is Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Woman's club house. Delegates to the state conference in Des Moines in March will be elected. Hostesses include Miss Mary Kennedy and several named civic volunteers.

Morris Sanford Cedar Rapids Ashley Daughters of the American Revolution Woman’s Club House Des Moines Mary Kennedy Helen Amidon H. E. Henderson J. W. Dunn Helen Dunn

Bridge pairs race opens at Longueville home

Mrs T E Taylor and Mrs M J Busler led the new series of pair duplicate bridge games that started Monday evening at 2035 Blake boulevard SE. James Epstein and Mrs William Jayne were runners up while the Howell movement is used. The business girls duplicate class will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Longueville s home.

T. E. Taylor M. J. Busler James Epstein William Jayne Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard Howell

Birthday Picnic Honors Mrs. Harvey Froman at Home

A Sunday evening picnic supper was held at 6240 Avenue NW in honor of Mrs. Harvey Froman. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Watt and daughters Betty and Carol Ann, Margaret Henderson, Opal Snetzler, Betsy Jo Froman, Alfred Brendel, and Harvey Froman. Out-of-town guest Mrs. John O'Brien of Atchison, Kansas attended.

Harvey Froman Avenue NW R. E. Walker C. R. Marshall Thomas Watt Betty Carol Ann Margaret Henderson Opal Snetzler Betsy Jo Froman Alfred Brendel John O’brien Atchison, Kan

Dainty Rufle Frock Pattern 4287 For Parties Or Play

Anne Adams presents Pattern 4287 a sprightly two to ten year old girl frock with puffed sleeves a pleated panel a frill collar and flounce. Designed for dotted swiss dimity cotton crepe percale or gingham in sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10. size 6 uses 214 yards of 36 inch fabric. Send 15 cents for pattern and note size. Also available Anne Adams Pattern Book for 15 cents or 25 cents full set. write Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department New York.

Anne Adams Pattern Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York N. Y

Legion Auxiliary Card Party Planned at Memorial Coliseum

The American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post No. 5 announces committees for its annual prosperity card party. The event takes place January 18 in the Memorial Coliseum with Mrs. F. C. Parrish and Mrs. Gilbert Martin hosting. Ticket sales are led by Mrs. Harry Gunderson and Mrs. Floyd Baumgartner, with several assistants. High and low prizes will be awarded after each four hands, and door prizes are included. Reservations may be made through ticket committee members.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Coliseum F. C. Parrish Gilbert Martin Harry Gunderson Floyd Baumgartner Grant Wilson Walter Payne Louis Schirm Alma Vokalek H. H. Wage H. E. Travis

Stolba Heads Gladiolus Club In Iowa Chapter

Steve L. Stolba was elected president of the Gladiolus society Monday evening at the Roosevelt hotel. Other officers include Joseph Holec as vice president S G Smith as secretary and treasurer and John G Reding as chapter representative to the board of governors of the Iowa Gladiolus society.

Steve L. Stolba Gladiolus Society Roosevelt Hotel Joseph Holec S. G. Smith John G. Reding Iowa Gladiolus Society

Health classes resume at Cedar Rapids club gym

The health education department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club will restart weekly gym and tap dancing classes Thursday at 9 15 a m. at the W C A 20 30 Mrs A G Brown and Mrs T H De Wees hostesses will serve refreshments.

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club A. G. Brown T. H. de Wees

Perrin Guest at Barry Home in Mapleton

Mrs. C. M. Perrin of Mapleton visits her daughter Mrs. John W. Barry and Mr. Barry at 210 Twenty-third Street Drive SE.

Mrs. Perrin John Barry

Cornwell Anniversary Dinner Sees Family Gather

Mr and Mrs John D Cornwell of 100 Fourth Avenue SW celebrated their thirty ninth wedding anniversary at a family dinner New Year day attendees included Mr and Mrs Ross Schadwich and son Homer Mr and Mrs Carlton Schantz and son Donald Mr and Mrs Louis Proksa and daughter Pauline Mr and Mrs Elmer Vosburgh and Mr and Mrs Neil C Stocker

John D. Cornwell Fourth Avenue Ross Schadwich Homer Carlton Schantz Donald Louis Proksa Pauline Elmer Vosburgh Neil C. Stocker

Surprise Birthday Picnic For Mrs Kosek At Home

Relatives gathered Monday evening at 1814 Mallory Street SW for a surprise picnic supper and party in honor of Mrs. Charles J. Kosek. Attendees included Antone Biederman and wife with Ruth Ann and Leo, Wendl Nechville and daughters, William Ceynar and family, Lud Prastka and son Dickie, Frances Dusek, and the Kosek family with Johnny.

Charles J. Kosek Mallory Street Antone Biederman Ruth Ann Leo Wendl Nechville Mary Libbie Nechville William Ceynar Joyce Ann Earl Lud Prastka Dickie Frances Dusek Mrs. Kosek Johnny

Mrs Leonard Smith Hosts Sixteenth Birthday Party

Mrs Leonard Smith entertained at her home 928 Have Avenue NW Monday evening for daughter Margaret E. Smiths sixteenth birthday. Bunco was played. Guests included Dorothy Reynolds Lorene Parker Dorothy Faires Dorothy Kibbie Lucille Kibbie Adelle Locher Mildred Burke Zelda Epson Erma Lee Young Betty Ann Blecher Virginia Harover Helen Heald Georgene Heider Irene Astrosky.

Leonard Smith H Avenue NW Margaret E. Smith Bunco Dorothy Reynolds Lorene Parker Dorothy Faires Dorothy Lucille Kibbie Adelle Locher Mildred Burke Zelda Epson Erma Lee Young Betty Ann Blecher Virginia Harover Helen Heald Georgene Heider Irene Astrosky

Jane Boyd Circle to Meet for Luncheon

Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. W. P. Enright on Twenty-third Street Drive SE for luncheon. Mrs. A. F. Sander and Mrs. Ben Tait will assist the hostess.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters W. P. Enright Twenty-third Street Drive A. F. Sander Ben Tait

Winter Temple No 78 Pythian Sisters Meet for Session

Winter temple No 78 Pythian Sisters will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. for a business session and installation of officers.

Winter Temple No Pythian Sisters

New Camp Fire Executive Introduced at Guardians Meeting

Mrs. Wells C. Peck presented Miss Naida Thorpe as the new city Camp Fire executive to association members at a Monday evening gathering in the First Presbyterian chapel. Thorpe assumed duties the same day, with discussions on the new Camp Fire manual, ranks, and honors.

Wells C. Peck Camp Fire Guardians’ Association Naida Thorpe New City First Presbyterian Chapel Thorpe L. D. Dennis Board of Awards Glenn Darrow Harry Donovan Dorothy Kepler Ocie Trimble Ardyce Woodside City Fire Department Camp Fire Miss Woodside Mercy Hospital M. R. Warren Camp Fire Girls’ Council Warner C. Danforth

Party Honors 1935 Baby Derby Winner Marianne Vicko

Mrs. Stephen Vicko hosted a Saturday party at 1534 Eighth Avenue SE to honor Marianne Vicko, winner of the Gazette baby derby in 1935. Attendees included Mrs. Mitral sky, Mrs. Mitvalsky, and Leone Fatka, plus several guests and relatives.

Stephen Vicko E. G. Mitralsky Eighth Avenue SE Marianne The Gazette Vicko Mitvalsky Leone Fatka William Dytrt, Jr Patricia Ann Marvin DeWitt Marilyn Jean Fred Melichar Betty Jean Freda Mae Buddy Elma Fern Samuelson Jean Marie Barvinek Marianne Vlicko E. G. Mitvalsky

Family Guests From Boston Visit Iowans Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs J H Anderson of 1836 Twentieth Street NW hosted their daughter Mrs L W Chidester and Mr Chidester of Boston with children Beverly Jean and Mary Louise along with Mr and Mrs W E Chidester of Iowa City for the holidays. L W Chidester and her children will depart Saturday to join Mr Chidester an instructor in music and economics at Tufts College in Medford Massachusetts who has been attending conventions in Chicago.

J. H. Anderson Twentieth Street NW L. W. Chidester Mr. Chidester Boston Beverly Jean Mary Louise W. E. Chides Iowa City Tufts College Medford Mass Chicago

Pauline Ward Ralston Returns to Sioux Falls Post Vacation

Miss Pauline Ward Ralston has resumed duties as a physical education instructor in Sioux Falls schools after a two week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs T A Ralston of Marion.

Pauline Ward Ralston Sioux Falls T. A. Ralston Marion

Kacena Returns to Chicago for Postgraduate Study

After holiday visits with Mr and Mrs William M Kacena at 616 Second street SW Joseph Kacena resumes post graduate studies at the University of Chicago.

William M. Kacena Second Street Joseph Kacena University of Chicago

Hauser Couple Back From Three Week Southern Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs Chester Hauser of 374 Nineteenth Street SE returned Friday after a three week motor trip through the south. They visited St Louis Atlanta Biloxi and New Orleans during their travels en route to Florida.

Chester Hauser Nineteenth Street South Florida St. Louis Atlanta Biloxi Miss New Orleans

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Ebright at Shea Home

Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Shea hosted a duck dinner Monday evening at 423 Eighth Avenue SW in honor of Mrs. Shea's sister Mrs. Irvin Ebright of Holbrook. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ebright and their children John Leonard Rosemary Jerry Ann M. V. C. Michael Shea. An amateur program followed dinner.

T. J. Shea Eighth Avenue SW

Ex-Quakerettes Meet At Mrs Juhl Home Wednesday

The Ex-Quakerettes plan a 2 p.m. gathering Wednesday at the home of Mrs. John Juhl on Coldstream Avenue NE. The meeting is to discuss group activities and upcoming schedules.

John Juhl Coldstream Avenue

Tyler P. T. A. Meetings and executive board session

The Tyler P. T. A. study group will meet at the school Wednesday at 2 p.m. The lesson, from the national magazine, covers the family's role in community recreation. The executive board will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the school.

Tyler P. T. A

How to Avoid and Overcome Nervous Troubles booklet

Joyce transformed from restless, irritable to alert and vivid with help from a nerve specialist. Learn to ease tension through private crying, hobbies, and channeling emotion to others. Our 40 page booklet explains guidance on worry irritability insomnia fatigue indigestion and vertigo.

Bornhoeft guests leave after holiday visit

Theodore Bornhoeft departed Monday evening for St. Louis Missouri to attend Concordia seminary after spending holidays with his parents the Rev Mr and Mrs P L Bornhoeft at 446 Fourth avenue SW Miss Helen Tassemeyer of Tilden Nebraska visited during the holidays and weekend and returned home Sunday

Theodore Bornhoeft St. Louis Concordia Seminary P. L. Bornhoeft Fourth Avenue Helen Tassemeyer Tilden Neb Bornhoeft

Stuffed Veal and Salmon Salad Cups Recipe Fragments

Fragmented recipe notes describe salmon and tuna cups with celery egg and pimento mayo, plus a veal stuffed cutlet method. Veal steps include layering stuffing between cutlets, flouring, butter, water, and long bake until fork tender. A stuffing mix of pork, onions, parsley, celery, bread crumbs, paprika, butter, and water is outlined.

How to Avoid and Overcome Nervous Troubles

Send l5e for our booklet How to Avoid and Overcome Nervous Troubles to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute 109 West 19th Street New York NY Write plainly your Name Address and the Name of booklet.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West 19Th Street New York N. Y

Family Christmas Nicotine Vow Repeats Yearly

A humorous reminiscence recalls a godly uncle who vows each New Year to quit smoking. Despite hiding pipes and tobacco, he relents after weeks. Auntie quietly winks and endures yearly fits as the smoke-free resolve collapses, leaving the household to cope with his stubborn habit.

Mercer Attorneys Claim Tipton Victim Died Lack Caution

Des Moines AP Mercers lawyers ask supreme court to reprieve John Mercer from death by arguing the Tipton murder case would not have occurred if victim Robert G Sproat had shown care. They contend Mercer acted in self defense after a sudden gun threat in Davenport during a drugstore escape.

DES Moines John Mercer Robert G. Sproat Tipton Supreme Court Sproat Mercer California Wain Kile Roy Mercer Davenport Kile Roy

Elected officers named at Wheatland and St Pauls meetings

Anna Dutton was chosen superintendent of the Wheatland Presbyterian Sunday school. Other officers include secretary Mrs Emil Koch assistant secretary Paul Stankee pianist Joanna Agnew assistant pianist Phylis Wilmarth. At St Pauls Reformed church the annual congregational meeting elected elders and deacons for three and one year terms: Fred Witte Louis Fox Arthur Klahn and Theodore Schnieder.

Wheatland Anna Dutton Presbyterian Emil Koch Paul Stankee Joanna Agnew Phylis Wilmarth St. Paul's Reformed Church Fred Witte Louis Fox Arthur Klahn Theodore Schnieder

Electrical engineers estimate highway night accident costs

Engineers estimate preventable night accidents on main highways cost about six thousand dollars per mile each year, highlighting potential safety and economic losses on major routes.

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John J. Vosmek and Bonita G. Tichenor P. E.O Mrs Dale Mikesell R. R. Eplers S. N. Harrises George Holmes May Mays Tea Room Longueville Duplicate Bridge Mrs. Froman Legion Auxiliary Steve Stolba Gladiolus Club Honor John Cornwells Kemble Kemble Floral Co Iowa Theater Guardians Miss Ralston Chester Hausers Mrs. Ebright P. T. A. Meetings Tyler Joyce Bob Alexander George Eimer Fer Umatit Hubbard Ice & Fuel CO First ST N.W Nas Edgar A. Guest Tillauntie Blue Valley LMU Lola Hall-Ekfelt
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