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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1937

Page

13

Vosmek Tichenor wed in Portland ceremony

Announced in Cedar Rapids, John J. Vosmek son of Mr and Mrs J H Vosmek and Bonita Georgia Tichenor daughter of Mr and Mrs George A Tichenor of Portland Ore were wed in Portland on December 26. Vosmek attended the University of Iowa as a Sigma Nu member and is employed by the Dant and Russell company after moving to Portland three years ago. The couple resides on SE Sherman in 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 Debut Inspections And Recitals

Chapters DK and HJ of P. E. O. met Monday for inspections and a program on a P. E. O. project. Forty three members and three guests attended the DE chapter meeting at Mrs. C. S. Foster’s home. Mrs. Eby led the inspection as white chrysanthemums centered the tea table. Chapter HJ held a second meeting with Mrs. George Stevenson of Des Moines as guest artist singing Two Roses and Life with accompaniment by Virginia Paul. Seventeen members attended the Cottey college program at Nevada Missouri, hosted by Mrs. Ira Carrithers.

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 Sets Course for New York City Education

Miss Virginia Collins daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Collins of 1847 First Avenue East will depart Tuesday for New York City to continue studies at Miss Norfleet's school Miss Margaret Ann Randolph of Plainview Texas a guest at the Collins home will join her in Chicago and accompany her to New York City where she attends 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

Modern Reading Club Luncheon Hosts Readings Review

Mrs. Marshall Hickman of 1925 Second Avenue SE will host a luncheon and meeting for the Modern Reading club on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Assistant hostess is Mrs. Robert Armstrong. 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 for Sewing Session

Silver Chain senior circle of the King's Daughters will gather with Mrs. O B McGuire at 1712 J Avenue NE 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 Herbal Tablet Cure

A May's Drug Store advertisement touts 25c tablets made from buchy leaves juniper oil and six other drugs to flush acids and reduce irritation. It claims benefits include fewer night awakenings scanty flow frequent desire burning backache and leg pains with a four day money back refund.

May’s Drug Store

Webster Couple Wed In Methodist Parsonage

Miss Josephine Wheeler of Webster and Dale Mike sell of Webster were married Saturday evening at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. R. L. Brown. Attendants were Miss Audrey Bair and Marion Wheeler. The bride, a Webster High School graduate, studied at Parsons College and the University of Iowa and works in Des Moines. The groom, also a Webster High School graduate, attended Iowa State Teachers College. They will reside on a 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 Club to Host Card Party and Dance

The Gazette Type High club plans a Sunday evening event at C S P S hall starting at 8 p.m. Members wives and friends are invited for an entertainment program prizes and a lunch during the intermission. A local orchestra will perform popular and old-time music and dancing will follow from 9 p.m.

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

Four Cedar Rapids Couples To Attend Iowa City Dinner Dance

Four local Cedar Rapids couples will be guests at a dinner dance hosted Tuesday evening in the River Room of the Memorial Union. Hosts are Dr. and Mrs. Dean M. Lierle and Dr. and Mrs. Frank R. Peterson of Iowa City. 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 Memorial Union Wayne J. Foster B. J. Moon J. K. von Lackum Clare R. Marshall

Epler Honoring Addison J Ramsey At Dinner

Mr and Mrs R R Epler invite twelve guests to a Tuesday dinner at their 1930 Linden drive SE home honoring Addison J Ramsey of 225 Crescent street SE who will depart later in the 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

Mr and Mrs S N Harris of 1345 A avenue NE returned from Washington DC after two weeks visiting their daughter Mrs Paul Mc Crea and Mr McCrea They also visited Miss Mary Ainslie formerly of Cedar Rapids now employed in the Rockefeller Foundation research department in Washington.

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

Grinnell Students Return After Holidays

Miss Jean Eckford Miss Georgia Ann Buresh and Miss Helen Grissell returned to Grinnell Tuesday to resume their studies at Grinnell College after spending the holidays at home.

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

Holmes Return From Excelsior Springs Visit

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

George Bruce Holmes Grande Avenue SE Excelsior Springs

Morris Sanford Speaks On Early Cedar Rapids

Morris Sanford will deliver an illustrated lecture on Early Cedar Rapids at a meeting of Ashley chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. The session heads into a business segment electing delegates to the state conference in Des Moines in March. Hostesses include Miss Mary Kennedy and several committee members.

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

Bridge series opens with Mrs Taylor and Mrs Busler leads

Mrs T E Taylor and Mrs M J Busler tied for high in the new pair duplicate bridge series which began Monday evening at Mrs Oliver Longueville’s home 2035 Blake boulevard SE James Epstein and Mrs William Jayne followed in second. The Howell movement is used. The business girls duplicate class meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the same residence.

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

Birthday Picnic Honoring Mrs. Harvey Froman At Her Home

A Sunday evening birthday picnic at 6240 Avenue NW surprised Mrs. Harvey Froman with friends as host guests including 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 An out of town guest Mrs. John O'Brien of Atchison Kan attended the event.

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 Girls 2 to 10

Anne Adams presents pattern 4287 a sprightly pan tie frock for girls aged two to ten. Features puffed sleeves a pleated panel and ruffle at shoulders with flattery for a chubby face. Available in dotted Swiss dimity cotton crepe percale or gingham sizes 2 4 6 8 10.

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

Legion Auxiliary Card Party Set by Hanford Post

The American Legion auxiliary at Hanford post No. 5 announces the annual prosperity card party. It will be held Jan. 18 in the Memorial coliseum. Hostesses are Mrs. F. C. Parrish and Mrs. Gilbert Martin. Ticket sales are led by Mrs. Harry Gunderson and Mrs. Floyd Baumgartner with assistance from several members. High and low prizes will be awarded after every four hands, and door prizes will be given. Reservations available 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 Elected President of Gladiolus Society

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

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

Health Education Gym and Tap Class Resumes

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club health education department restarts weekly gym and tap dancing classes Thursday at 9 15 a m at the Y W C A. At 10 30 a m 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 daughter Mrs. John W. Barry and Mr. Barry at 210 Twenty-third Street Drive SE.

Mrs. Perrin John Barry

Cornwell Anniversary Dinner At 39 Years

Mr and Mrs John D Cornwell celebrated their thirty ninth wedding anniversary at a New Year s Day family dinner. 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 SW Ross Schadwich Homer Carlton Schantz Donald Louis Proksa Pauline Elmer Vosburgh Neil C. Stocker

Birthday surprise honors Mrs. Kosek at home party

Relatives held a surprise picnic sup­per and birthday party for Mrs. Charles J. Kosek of 1814 Mallory Street SW Monday evening. Attendees included Antone and Ruth Ann Biederman, Leo Biederman, Wendl Nechville, Mary and Libbie Nechville, William and Joyce Ann Ceynar, Earl Ceynar, Lud Prastka and Dickie Prastka, Frances Dusek, and Johnny Kosek.

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

Birthday Party Honors Margaret E Smith at Home

Mrs Leonard Smith hosted a Monday evening gathering at 928 Haven Avenue NW for her daughter Margaret E Smiths sixteenth birthday. Bunco was played with guests 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 and 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 at Enright home 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 214 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

Pythian Sisters to Install Officers at Winter Temple Meet

Winter temple No. 78 Pythian Sisters will hold a 7 30 p m business session and officer installation Thursday.

Winter Temple No Pythian Sisters

Camp Fire Guardians Introduce New City Executive

Mrs. Wells C. Peck presented Miss Naida Thorpe as the new city Camp Fire executive at a Monday meeting in the First Presbyterian chapel. Thorpe began her duties the same day. The program included a manual review, new ranks, handcraft demonstrations, and notes from the city fire department thanking Camp Fire girls for doll dressing at Christmas.

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

Mrs. Stephen Vicko hosted a Saturday party at her mother’s home 1534 Eighth Avenue SE in honor of Marianne, who won The Gazette’s baby derby in 1935. Assisted by her mother Mrs. Mitvalsky and sister Mrs. Leone Fatka, guests included several relatives and family friends.

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 Vicko E. G. Mitvalsky

Chidesters Visit Andersons Over Holidays

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Anderson welcomed their daughter L. W. Chidester and her family from Boston for the holidays. The Chidesters and their children Beverly Jean and Mary Louise, along with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Chide of Iowa City, plan to depart Saturday to join Mr. Chidester, a Tufts instructor in music and economics in Medford, Massachusetts, who has attended conventions in Chicago.

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

Mrs Pauline Ward Ralston Returns to Sioux Falls School Post Vacation

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

Pauline Ward Ralston Sioux Falls S. D T. A. Ralston Marion

Kacena Returns to Chicago for Postgraduate Study

After visiting his parents Mr and Mrs William M Kacena at 616 Second Street SW Joseph Kacena returns to the University of Chicago to resume his postgraduate study.

William M. Kacena Second Street Joseph Kacena University of Chicago

Hauser Couple Back From Three-Week Southern Trip

Mr and Mrs Chester Hauser of 374 Nineteenth Street SE returned Friday after a three week motor tour through the south visiting St Louis Atlanta Biloxi and New Orleans 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 and family hosted a duck dinner at 423 Eighth Avenue SW on Monday evening for Mrs Irvin Ebright of Holbrook. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ebright and the Shea children John Leonard Rosemary Jerry Ann M V C and Michael. An amateur program followed the meal.

T. J. Shea Eighth Avenue SW

Ex Quakerettes Plan Wednesday Meeting at Juhl Home

The Ex Quakerettes will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. John Juhl on Coldstream avenue NE for their gathering and discussion.

John Juhl Coldstream Avenue

Tyler P. T. A. to Hold Two School Meetings

The Tyler P. T. A. study group meets at the school Wednesday at 2 p.m. The lesson from the national P. T. A. magazine covers the family’s part in community recreation. The executive board meets Thursday at 2 p.m. at the school.

Tyler P. T. A

How to Avoid and Overcome Nervous Troubles booklet

Joyce, once nervous and irritable, gains calm through private crying and a hobby. Friends praise her vivid charm while doctors advise releasing emotion to ease tension. The 40 page booklet presents physician psychologist guidance for worry irritability insomnia and related nervous ailments.

Bornhoeft Guests Leave for St Louis Seminary

Theodore Bornhoeft departed Monday evening for St Louis Missouri where he will attend Concordia seminary after spending the holidays with his parents the Rev and Mrs P L Bornhoeft of 446 Fourth avenue SW Miss Helen Tassemeyer of Tilden Nebraska who was a holiday and weekend visitor at the Bornhoeft home left Sunday for her home.

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

Stuffed Veal and Salad Cups from Home Cook Menu

A home recipe collection shows a salmon cup salad with mayonnaise base and a stuffed veal dish. It lists ingredients including tuna celery egg pimento paprika and lemon. plus veal cutlets stuffed with bread crumb mix, butter, and water, baked until tender, served with potatoes.

How to Avoid and Overcome Nervous Troubles booklet

Name: [Your Name]. Address: [Your Address]. Booklet: How to Avoid and Overcome Nervous Troubles.

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

Resolute Uncle Fails to Quit Smoking Each New Year

A family tale chronicles a godly uncle who vows to give up tobacco every New Year. He quietly sabotages his resolve as Auntie winks and patience wears thin while the pipe lingers and the house bears his yearly temper.

Mercer Attorneys Claim Tipton Victim Lacked Caution

Des Moines AP Mercer seeks mercy in Tipton murder case arguing Sproat would not have been killed if he had used caution. Attorneys contend Mercer acted in self defense after a bandit car halted by men not clearly identified as officers. They call Mercer's confession boastful and hallucinatory while urging life imprisonment.

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

Davenport Presbyterian Sunday school elects new superintendent

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

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

Engineers Estimate Night Accident Loss On Highways

Electrical engineers say preventable night accidents on main highways cost about six thousand dollars per mile annually. The estimate highlights road safety and lighting issues as key factors in economic loss.

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