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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1940

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Coe Faculty Twelfth Night Party Planned

Coe college faculty guests will gather Friday evening in the men's gym recreation rooms for Twelfth Night festivities hosted by Martha Marquis circle members. The event features games, a king and queen selection, and a one act play by Kent Andrews and his drama class. Committee members include Mrs. Lichtenstein as chair and several other faculty wives.

Coe College Martha Marquis Kent Andrews Vernon E. Lichtenstein Harry M. Gage Joseph H. Kitchin

Luncheon Hosted by Mrs J Hamilton Bell in Lind en Drive Home

Mrs J Hamilton Bell entertained a Friday afternoon luncheon at her home 545 Knollwood drive SE. The event was attended by Mrs E A Stephens of Hawaii as a guest in the Stamats home at 2131 Linden drive SE.

E. A. Stephens Hawaii Herbert S. Stamats Linden Drive J. Hamilton Bell Knollwood Drive

David Hedges Returns to New York City

David Hedges has returned to New York City after spending the holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs Horace G Hedges at 825 Seventeenth Street SE.

David Hedges New York City Mrs Horace G. Hedges Seventeenth Street

Immaculata Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon and Bridge

Immaculate Conception church parlors hosted the Immaculata circle on Thursday evening with Misses Marie Glenn and Patricia Brown and Mrs. Veronica Groves as hostesses. A dessert luncheon followed by bridge yielded prizes to Mrs. Katherine Cuyler, Miss Mary Adrien Brady, and Miss Mary Louise Kiffe. The next meeting is set for January 18 with hostesses Misses Bernice Rahe, Marian Dickson, and Kiffe.

Immaculata Circle Immaculate Conception Church Marie Glenn Patricia Brown Veronica Groves Katherine Cuyler Mary Adrien Brady Mary Louise Kiffe Bernice Rahe Marian Dickson Kiffe

Young Peoples Christian Companionship Class Skates

Fifty two members and friends of the Sun Shine Mission youth group gathered for a roller skating party at Udesen Yink Thursday evening. Chaperoned by Rev. and Mrs. Thomas J. Hinkin they hosted refreshments afterward at 1738 C avenue NE.

Young Peoples Christian Companionship Sunshine Mission Udesen Yink Thomas J. Hinkin C Avenue NE

Stardusters Meet With Elizabeth Barber in NE State

The Stardusters gathered Thursday evening with Elizabeth Barber at 1600 I Avenue NE. Attendees included Marian Pollitz Evelyn Cooper Norma Schmatt Verla Bergloff Patty Ann Dudek and Marie Doherty.

Stardusters Elizabeth Barber I Avenue NE Marian Pollitz Evelyn Cooper Norma Schmatt Verla Bergloff Patty Ann Dudek Marie Doherty

Roller skating party hosted by Miss Virginia McLean

Miss Virginia McLean entertained a roller skating party Thursday evening at a local rink followed by refreshments at her home. Guests included Miss Betty Leaper Lucille Hamlin Lois Harris Jean Knight Estelle Bach elder Doris Hill Kathleen Irwin Jean Norberg and Washburn Weir. John Cabinett Glenn Daugherty Fred Warner Maurice Flack Frank Faulkerson Leo Stary Hugh White and Bob Mellen.

Virginia McLean Garnet McLean Second Avenue SE Betty Leaper Lucille Hamlin Lois Harris Jean Knight Estelle ,Bachelder Doris Hill Kathleen Irwin Jean Norberg Washburn Weir John Cabinett Glenn Daugherty Fred Warner Maurice Flack Frank Faulkerson Leo Stary Hugh White Bob Mellen

Mrs Walter Barlow Visits In Preston

Mrs Walter W Barlow of Preston visits the home of her brother-in-law Mr Arthur Barlow at 2520 Bever Avenue SE and stays with his family including her children Betty and ill through a few days.

Arthur Barlow Bever Avenue Mr. Barlow Walter W. Barlow Preston, Ee Betty Ill

Shower Honors Mrs Russell Walker Former Dora Lee Karch

Mrs Otto Wall hosted a miscellaneous shower at 1501 Forty-second Street NE for Mrs Russell Walker the former Dora Lee Karch of Alburnett. The afternoon featured 500 with guests including Grace McNeil Gladys Blin Bernice Karch and many others.

Otto Wall Forty-second Street Russell Walker Dora Lee Karch Alburnett Grace McNeil Gladys Blin Bernice Karch Clarence Fadness Elsie Timms George Thomas DeLos Gardner Bert McNeil Colonel Taylor Ruth Roman Lynn Kizer Pauline Crow Verne Kapple Dell Hallquist Eva Stewart Charles Packwood Carl Karch Hubert Blackford Archie Burr Kermit Naylor Charles Naylor Charles Huth Louis Petrak

Olivet Presbyterian Aknipon Camp Fire elects officers

The Aknipon Camp Fire group selects Phyllis Heath as president Annabelle Gilmore as vice president Peggy Jones as secretary and Phyllis West as scribe. They present a charter to Kinahanca a newly organized group with Helenka Bartunek as president Joan Taylor as vice president Clarice Karr as secretary and Jean Dresher as scribe. Mrs Marvin Bishop serves as guardian and Shirley Hilborn as assistant guardian.

Aknipon Olivet Presbyterian Church Phyllis Heath Annabelle Gilmore Peggy Jones Phyllis West Scribe Kinahanca Aknipon Group Helenka Bartunek Joan Taylor Clarice Karr Jean Dresher Marvin Bishop Shirley Hilborn

Kagha Camp Fire Group Meets at Polk School

Seventeen members and one visitor attended a meeting at Polk school. The girls labeled their manuals and membership cards were distributed.

Kagha Polk School

Will Speak To Woman's Club At Birthday Luncheon

Juanita Alfonzo Pogolotti will address the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club birthday luncheon Monday at 1 p.m. at the Roosevelt Hotel. The Mexico fiesta themed event features her insights on chasing Indians in Mexico and her travels through Mexico Guatemala and Cuba. She will display her collection of apparel and domestic articles from the regions.

Juanita Alfonzo Pogolotti Mexico Cedar Rapids

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Miss Mary Scanlan

Miss Mary Scanlan received a surprise birthday dinner Wednesday hosted by Miss Mary Louise Kiffe. The party at home featured a blue pink white cake centerpiece and later attendance at Pla Mor with guests including Margaret Colgan, Margaret DeBont, Maxine Lefebvre, Gail Lightner, Evelyn Werner, Marion Rahe, Fran Eukin, Bob Kenney, Harry Bergh, Paul Scott, Fred Helming, Ed Teahen, Don Dixon, Norman Rahe, Henry Teahen, and Dick Lattner.

Mary Scanlan Sixth Avenue SE Mary Louise Kiffe Avenue NE Miss Scanlan Margaret Colgan Margaret DeBont Maxine Lefebvre Gail Lightner Evelyn Werner Marion Rahe Fran Eukin Bob

Krejci Daughter Visits From Flint During Holidays

Mrs. Mary Krejci hosted her daughter Miss Sylvia Krejci of Flint Michigan as a holiday guest at 1408 Eighth Avenue SE.

Mary Krejci Eighth Avenue SE Sylvia Krejci Flint, Mich

Carrie Morcombe No. 2 D of H Holds Installation

Carrie Morcombe No 2 D of H held an installation Wednesday for officers led by Past president Lillian Schwarz and president Nellie Chiverton with Valera Hamilton as second vice president and Laura Christensen as drill captain. Mrs Etta Branson of Spirit Lake served as installing officer assisted by Julia Zika Lillian Schwarz and Mary Nunn. Each officer received a gift.

Carrie Morcombe D. of H Lillian Schwarz Nellie Chiverton Lillian Privett Valera Hamilton Grace Wiles Katherine Borschel Julia Zika Ethel Darling Lottie Keehn Emma Felter Beulah Winter Nancy Cornelius Laura Bell Walker Bessie Putnam Laura Christensen

Luncheon Hosts for Bluff View Aid Society

Miss Ruth Miller and sister Anna Probst hosted a luncheon for Bluff View Aid members on Thursday. Attendees included Mesdames A. Hazelwinkle Theresa King John Kretschmar Ralph Sheldon and others. next meeting set for February 7 at Mrs. Dunahugh's home on Zika Avenue NW.

Ruth Miller Anna Probst Bluff View Aid Society A. Hazelwinkle Theresa King John Kretschmar Ralph Sheldon Walter Dunahugh Lester Atwood Louise Chesley Joe Dostal, Jr

Women of the Moose Elect Officers in Club Parlor Meeting

Officers and committee chairmen met in the Moose club parlor on Wednesday evening. The membership committee led by Cora Carlson chair with Goldie Heinrich Ivan Richards and Leona Walton assisting.

Women of the Moose The Moose Club Cora Carlson Goldie Heinrich Ivan Richards Leona Walton

American Pianists Highlighted By Beethoven Club Paper

Mrs. J. E. Patterson presented a paper on Who's Who Among American Pianists at the Beethoven club meeting in the Y W C A. She divided listed pianists into three groups featuring top names like Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler Olga Samaroff and Silvio Scionti. The firm included younger talents such as Eugene List Eunice Norton Ida Krehm and Frederick Schauwecker with prodigies Julius Katchen and Ruth Slewczynski also noted.

J. E. Patterson Beethoven Club Fannie Bloomfield Zeisler Olga Samaroff Frank la Forge Silvio Scionti John Powell Patterson Dalier Frantz Muriel Kerr Eugene List Eunice Norton Ida Krehm Cedar Rapids Frederick Schauwecker Richard Crooks Julius Katchen Ruth Slewczynski Lois Brown Gertrude Fletcher Virginia Ohmann Bernice Baldwin Everett Fisher Ruth McGuire Ruth Massey Eloise Basler Bernice Zvacek

Private Gough Returns to Fort Logan After Holidays Visit

Private William M. Gough of the Seventh Signal office Fort Logan Colorado left Tuesday night to report back for duty after spending the holidays at the home of his fiancee Miss Louise Sundberg and her parents Mr and Mrs John E Sundberg. Monday open house honored Private Gough with guest Private Karl L Sorensen of the Fifth School squadron Chanute Field Rantoul Illinois who will leave Sunday. Gough was accompanied west by Jack Peddycourt visiting friends in Denver.

William M. Gough Fort Logan Colo Louise Sundberg John E. Sundberg Gough

Lundy Returns to Princeton After Holidays Visit

J Edward Lundy has returned to Princeton University New Jersey after spending the holidays with his brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs Francis E Dunn at 533 Knollwood drive SE Also visiting were Miss Mary Rose Corcoran of Dubuque and Richard K Smith of Iowa City.

J. Edward Lundy Princeton University Princeton N. J Francis E. Dunn Knollwood Drive Dunn Mary Rose Corcoran Dubuque Richard K. Smith Iowa City

Past Matrons of Cedar Chapter Elect Officers

Mrs. D. Carl was elected president of the Past Matrons of Cedar chapter No. 184 O. E. S. at a meeting held at 2009 Mount Vernon avenue SE. She succeeds Mrs. F. L. Diserens. New officers include Mrs. FE. D. Manilaw as vice president Mrs. Louis Cullman as secretary and Mrs. J. C. Ramsey as treasurer.

D. Carl Cedar Charles Bode Mount Vernon Avenue SE F. L. Diserens FE. D. Manilaw Louis Cullman J. C. Ramsey

King's Daughters Hold Dessert Luncheon At SE Home

Jane Boyd circle met at Mrs. F. E. Young's residence 1824 Grande avenue SE for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. W. L. Fowler assisted, and Mrs. William Hughes led devotions on the Challenge for Service for the New Year. County president A. E. Chase announced Founders' Day at St. Paul's Methodist on Jan. 16. Committees reported Christmas basket, sewing group gave 20 dresses to Community House and $10 for the Christmas tree. Next meeting at Mrs. Lee Eckert's 360 Fifteenth Street SE.

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters F. E. Young Grande Avenue SE W. L. Fowler William Hughes A. E. Chase St. Paul’s Methodist Church Lee Eckert Fifteenth Street SE

Morrison couple celebrated fifth wedding anniversary with surprise New Year party

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Morrison of 423 First Avenue W were honored at a surprise party on New Year’s Eve. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Munson, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Humphrey and Bonnivere and Audrey, Mr. and Mrs. William Birky and Betty Jean and Billy, and Mr. and Mrs. Yale Uridil and Carol Jean Morrison.

Paul Morrison First Avenue W J. G. Munson Louis Humphrey Bonnivere Audrey William Birky Betty Jean Billy Yale Uridil Carol Jean Morrison

Westwood Community Club Elects Officers at Mrs Nolan Home

The Westwood Community club elected officers Tuesday afternoon at 717 Fourteenth Street SE. Officers are Mrs Simon Gongwer president, Mrs Harry Spaight vice president, Mrs Ed Nolan secretary and treasurer, and Mrs Frank Dvorak flower fund.

Westwood Community Club Ed Nolan Fourteenth Street Simon Gongwer Harry Spaight Nolan Frank Dvorak

Mrs Wheeler Hosts Luncheon Honoring Mrs Rust

Mrs Loren Wheeler hosted a luncheon at 1613 Avenue NE on Wednesday for Mrs Harvey Rust of Chicago. Attending were Mrs Rust’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs H H Noble and several friends.

Loren Wheeler I Avenue Harvey Rust Chicago

Malta Chapter No 415 OES Meeting Planned Saturday

Malta chapter No 415 of the OES will meet Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic hall. Annual reports will be given and during the social hour refreshments will be served.

Malta Masonic Hall

Appointment of Executrix for John Matias Estate Iowa

Notice states Josephine Matias has been appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of John Matias late of Linn County Iowa. All debts owed must be paid promptly and all claims must be filed with the Linn County District Court. E A Pordyce is the attorney handling the matter.

State of Iowa Linn County John Matias Segacates Iowa District Court

Spun Yarn as Girl on This Wheel Turns Eighty Eight

Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart of 1540 Second Avenue SE will celebrate her eighty eights birthday Saturday at home with family. A Cedar Rapids immigrant from Canada who arrived in 1895, she spun yarn for family needs on a spinning wheel and taught embroidery and sewing. She is noted as a musician and Shakespeare student and has long served in the Order of Eastern Star and the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club.

Elizabeth Stewart Second Avenue SE Stewart Laura Pearle Stewart Cedar Rapids Jesup United States Canada Matlock Order of Eastern Star Woman's Club

Miss Lenway Hostess Plans Skating Party

The Termites met at Phyllis Lenway's home at 1618 Sixth Street NW Thursday evening. They planned a skating party for Saturday night and scheduled the next meeting for Jan 18 at Betty Gerber's home, 124 Tenth Street SW, with attendees Mary Jane Lenway Betty Gerber Donna Sherlock Lorraine Dalziel Fran and Betty Murdock.

Phyllis Lenway Sixth Street Betty Gerber Tenth Street Mary Jane Lenway Donna Sherlock Lorraine Dalziel Fran Betty Murdock

Ambassador circle hosts dessert luncheon for Founders Day

The Ambassador circle of the King's Daughters met Wednesday at 835 Third Avenue SE for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. E Russell Wolfe. Mrs. Byron Anderson led devotions and Mrs. Donald Wolfe presided as members planned apron sewing for the Founders' Day tea.

Ambassador Circle of the King's Daughters E. Russell Wolfe Third Avenue SE Byron Anderson Donald Wolfe

Moose hall to host free screening of Young America

Cedar Rapids lodge No. 304 of the Loyal Order of Moose schedules a Sunday 8 p.m. preview in Moose hall for the cinecolar sound film Young America. Admission is free. The picture, sequel to Tomorrow’s Citizens, presents life at Moosehart, the Moose home for children, and has earned praise from motion picture critics.

Cedar Rapids Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall Cinecolar Young America Moosehart

Young Men's Bureau Names Committees and New President

Erwin Wasta took the presidency of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Young Men's Bureau at a Chamber building dinner. He announced committee appointments including program, Golden Gloves plans with fighters and posters, music festival tasks, and attendance and activities chairs with board representatives and multiple names.

Erwin Wasta Young Men’s Bureau Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Chamber Harry Boyd Johnny Fryrear Byron Anderson Warren McAllister John Heidel N. W. Worcester J. W. Albright John Ferguson Wayne Crew Art Snider L. H. Disterhoff Willis Hahn Fred Woolrich Howard Lee del Wilson Lowell Taylor John Evans Don Morgen Don McCormac John Hecker Golden Gloves Vernon Stevens Don Neill de] Wilson James Linsley Kenneth Hastie L. D. Burkhalter, Jr Robert W. Neff M. M. Cobb Harold Smith Floyd Dummermuth F. Creed Corey Vern Messer Walt Maher Charles Vorel Leon Drapela R. H. Buresh E. J. Clapp Joseph W. Riley Charles Kacer Ver

Local Finance Committee Names and Board Representatives

Non Stevens Dr Thomas Lange John Palmer Howard Jones announce finance committee roster. Holbrook Morrisson chairs with Keith Dunn as board representative. Members include Kenneth Hastie Dwight M Miller Robert C Moody Glenn Campbell Howard Rowley and Robert B Cresswell as publicity chair with Carl Dueser Robert Yaw John Palmer Kenneth Hastie William W Crissman named as board representative.

Non Stevens Thomas Lange John Palmer Howard Jones Holbrook Morrisson Keith Dunn Kenneth Hastie Dwight M. Miller Robert C. Moody Glenn Campbell Howard Rowley Robert B. Cresswell Carl Dueser Robert Yaw William W. Crissman

Ruth Rich Wins Bever Oratorical Contest At Coe

Ruth Rich a sophomore from 1934 Washington Avenue SE won Coe college Bever oratorical contest held in the chapel Friday morning. She received 25 dollars first prize. Helen Mary Knox a Milledgeville Ill sophomore took second with 15 dollars. William Gilkey of Columbus Junction sophomore placed third. Judge B D Silliman a former Bever winner and local attorney presided. Rich’s winning speech titled Marriage Market contrasted marriage with a roller coaster and argued for personality as key in modern unions.

Coe College Ruth Rich Washington Avenue SE Helen Mary Knox Milledgeville, Ill William Gilkey Columbus Junction B. D. Silliman Bever Coe Miss Rich

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. J. Hamilton Bell Stephens Immaculata Minnesota Barlow Mrs. Wall Uty New Fifth Avenue KiLlian News Killian Company Juanita A. Pogolotti Miss Krejci Mother Hladky’s Grocery and Market 4Th Ave Dial Sundbergs J. E. Lundy Cedar Chapter Honor Paul Morrisons Westwood Club Mrs. Wheeler E. S Josephine Matias Executrix E. A. Pordyce Yesteryear Miss Lenway Ambassador Moose Young Men’s Bureau Committees Cee Miss Knox Gilkey Joe Jennie Emigny Sunkist Idaho Texas Ibs RED Globe Ane Moore Santa Clara College Inn Cook's Best Stokely’s G. B Libby Asa Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer Jemima Pan Neumode Neumode Hosiery Second Street
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