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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1937

Page

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Hallman Praises Audubon At PEO FO Chapter Meeting

Mrs. M. S. Hallman discussed Audubon focusing on his biography Singing In the Wilderness by Donald Culross Peattie at the P E O chapter FO meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. W E Peschau's home 2401 Fourth Avenue SE. A luncheon preceded the program with assistance from Mrs. Forest Rutgers Mrs. Robert W. Greene and Miss Ella Johnson. Thirty eight members and one guest attended.

M. S. Hallman Donald Culross Peattie W. E. Peschau Fourth Avenue SE Forest Rutgers Robert W. Greene Ella Johnson Hallman Chapter

Judge Powell Returns to Duties After Western Visit

Judge Thomas B. Powell resumes superior court duties in Cedar Rapids after a month away. He spent time at his son in law and daughter Lieut Walter Strohbehn’s home in San Diego. Mrs Powell remains in California with their children until June 1.

Thomas B. Powell Walter Strohbehn San Diego Calif Powell California Strohbehn Cedar Rapids Decatur United States Naval Academy Annapolis

Della Taylor Leaves for Valley City Teaching Post

Miss Della Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Taylor 353 Pleasant drive SE has left after holidays to return to Valley City North Dakota where she teaches at the state teachers college.

Della Taylor D. M. Taylor Pleasant Drive Valley City N. D State Teachers’ College

De Nios Move to New Address

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. De Nio relocate from 1932 Fourth Avenue SE to 507 Fairview Drive SE on Wednesday, updating their residence in the local notice.

E. W. de Nio Fourth Avenue Fairview Drive

Education as lifelong progress speaker pledges PTA focus

The Rev. Nelson C. Dreier of the First Congregational church told P T A council members that education is a lifetime pursuit guiding home school and church. The Cedar Rapids council approved a resolution urging state lawmakers to prohibit fireworks sales or use. Mrs. G L Van Deusen announced a January 26 parent-education class by Miss Afton Smith of Iowa City.

Nelson C. Dreier First Congregational Church P. T. A. Council Board of Education Dreier Cedar Rapids G. L. van Deusen Afton Smith Iowa City

First Lutheran Camp Fire Group Elects Officers

Camp Fire girls of the First Lutheran church will meet Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Camp Fire room for election of officers. The sponsor board will meet Friday at 6 p.m. at the church.

First Lutheran Church

Birthday party honors Mr Pospishil at home

Mrs. Frank J. Pospishil hosted a Saturday evening party at 198 Seventeenth Avenue SW. Guests played monopoly and cards to celebrate Mr. Pospishil's birthday, with many Pospishil and Feiereisen family members in attendance.

Frank J. Pospishil Seventeenth Avenue SW William Cejka Jerry Margaret Johnson David Feiereisen I. V. Pospishil

Crusaders Circle Meeting Postponed to Jan 14

The Crusaders circle of the King's Daughters, originally set for Thursday evening at Mrs. G. I. Scott's home at 412 Seventh Avenue SW, has been postponed to January 14 at the same location.

Circle of the King’s Daughters G. I. Scott Seventh Avenue

Harrison School P T A Groups Schedule Friday Meeting

The Harrison school afternoon and evening P T A study groups meet Friday at 1 p.m. for a pot luck luncheon. Location is the home of Mrs. W. D. Counterman at 1333 Eighth Street NW.

Harrison School W. D. Counterman Eighth Street

St. Matthew's P. T. A. Meeting Scheduled

The St. Matthew's Parent-Teacher Association will meet on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the school to discuss upcoming events and matters.

St. Matthew’s P. T. A St. Matthew's P. T. A

Creomulsion Ad Promises Quick Chest Relief

An advertisement touts Creomulsion as the best remedy for persistent coughs chest colds and bronchial irritation. It claims to reach the seat of trouble aid nature soothe mucous membranes and clear germ laden phlegm quickly.

Margaret Ulch Weds Harold E Hahn in Westminster Ceremony

Miss Margaret Ulch daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Ulch and Harold E Hahn son of Mr and Mrs W A Hahn were married at Westminster Presbyterian Church in a single ring ceremony. Rev J Renwick McCullough officiated. Attendants were Miss Marjorie Voigt and Charles Hahn. The couple will move to Louisiana around Jan 20 after a reception at the Ulch home.

Stanley X. Kriz New Lisbon Wis Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church Frank Kriz St. Louis Charles Kriz Robert J. Benda Iowa City Ann Kriz Adolph C. Topinka Lenore Stark Allen J. Brink Nadine Troyak Kriz Dorothy Dvorak Joseph Dvorak Vaclav Kriz Margaret Ulch Joseph W. Ulch Fifth Avenue SE Harold E. Hahn W. A. Hahn Sigourney Westminster Presbyterian Church J. Renwick McCullough Marjorie Voigt Cedar Rapids Theta Nu Epsilon Social Fraternity Mishawaka Rubber Company Louisiana Mississippi Lousiana

East Side W. C. T. U. Holds Centenary Program

The East Side W. C. T. U. met Tuesday at president Mrs. Lucetta McCain’s home to stress peace citizenship and character work alongside anti liquor efforts. County president Miss Elda Kemp announced a $1 000 900 centenary fund for a five fold educational program. Mrs Frederick Thiel played a nocturne for the left hand.

East Side Lucetta McCain Elda Kemp Frederick Thiel

Boyd Sanford Returns to Chicago After Holidays Visit

Boyd Sanford, son of Mr and Mrs E B Sanford of 516 Fifteenth street SE, has returned to Chicago after spending the holidays with his parents. Sanford is a senior student at the Illinois College of Optometry.

Boyd Sanford E. B. Sanford Fifteenth Street SE Chicago Mr. Sanford Illinois College of Optometry

Hayes study group meeting at school auditorium Friday

The Hayes study group will meet Friday at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. Mrs. C E Roberts will speak on Character Training in the Home.

Hayes C. E. Roberts

Cultus Club Set to Meet at Mrs Moore’s Home

The Cultus club will gather Thursday at 2 30 p m at 428 First Avenue West the residence of Mrs Ira A Moore for a club meeting.

Cultus Club Ira A. Moore First Avenue

Kenwood Presbyterian Mission Society Meeting Notice

The Kenwood Presbyterian Missionary Society will meet Friday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. F. B. Manville at 144 Thirty-fifth Street NE. Mrs. Kenneth C. Kohl will lead the lesson and Mrs. Wilson C. Fernow will assist the hostess.

Kenwood Presbyterian Missionary Society F. B. Manville Thirty-fifth Street Kenneth C. Kohl Wilson C. Fernow

Legion Auxiliary hears three point program and aims

Robert Vesely, past commander, outlines the American Legion Auxiliary program of universal service national defense and protection for widows and orphans of World War veterans. The meeting at Memorial building also features prizes for membership drives, a charity milk and food effort, and plans for a Jan 25 reception and Jan 18 card party. Betty Stephenson and Rush Benson performed as musicians.

American Legion Robert Vesely Hanford Post No. 5 American Legion Auxiliary Legion Rooms Memorial Building L. V. Koch W. D. Cunningham A. E. Wilson Alma Vokolek Norman Bowers G. A. Rogers H. E. Travis Louis Schirm Dan Kruidenier Gilbert Martin Floyd Baumgartner A. F. Haberle Jean Gunn John Kadlee Vincent Kofron Robert Erickson Memorial Coliseum G. M. Whisler Knoxville Hospital F. C. Parrish Betty Jean Stephenson Rush Benson Emil Erickson A. A. Eyler

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Gamma Chapter Sets Friday Meeting

The Gamma chapter will hold a called meeting at the home of educational director Mrs. Kenneth E. Cornell located at 848 Sixteenth Street SE. The gathering is scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Kenneth E. Cornell Sixteenth Street

D. O I Speech Class Meeting At Montrose Hotel

The speech class of the Daughters of Isabella will meet Friday at 8 p.m. in the Montrose hotel. All members are invited to attend.

Daughters of Isabella Montrose Hotel

Whites Entertain at Cedar Rapids Dinner Gathering

Mr and Mrs Calvin White hosted a dinner at 807 0 avenue NW. Guests included Mr and Mrs Theodore Burgess and children Bonnie Richard Daisy Mae, Mr and Mrs Harold White Laur ence White Miss Edna Haller Mr and Mrs C D White all of Cedar Rapids, Mr and Mrs Albert Glover of Marion and children David Mildred, and Mr and Mrs L L Burgess of Palo.

Calvin White Avenue NW Theodore Burgess Bonnie Richard Daisy Mae Harold White Laurence White Edna Haller C. D. White Cedar Rapids Albert Glover Marion David Mildred L. L. Burgess Palo

Engagement notice retracted by Cedar Rapids couple

The Gazette announced the engagement of Mrs. Geneva Williams to G. F. Rhinehart of Cedar Rapids but both parties deny it saying the notice was unauthorized and provided by another person.

Geneva Williams G. F. Rhinehart Cedar Rapids Gazette

Mrs Yuill Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs James H Yuill of 725 Nineteenth Street SE entertained eight members of her bridge club at luncheon and bridge at her home on Wednesday.

Mrs. Yuill Bridge Club James H. Yuill Nineteenth Street

Beethoven Club To Meet Thursday Program On Stravinsky

The Beethoven club plans a Thursday meeting in the Terrace room at Montrose hotel. Miss Eleanor Houts will lead the program with Miss Louise Crawford providing study analysis. Performances include Scarlatti pieces, Jensen and Stravinsky selections with notes by Luc Swab and an audition for prospective members on Jan 15.

Pergolesi Scarlatti Jensen Beethoven Club Montrose Hotel Eleanor Houts Louise Crawford Alice Gard Marjorie ‘Hungerford Gia Jensen Lenore Stark Frances Norton Cuvyler Stravinsky Alma Turechek Blanche Oo Cy Ambroz Luc Frances Swab Helen Kacena Stark

Mrs Keehn Ida Mansfield Hostess At Luncheon

Mrs P F Keehn entertained Ida Mansfield circle of the King's Daughters at a luncheon at 1907 Glenway drive SE assisted by Mrs Earl Nichols and Mrs John Morton. Guests included Mrs C M Owen of Chicago Miss Elizabeth McIntosh of Public Health Nursing and Mrs Charles Filipi. Founders day tea planned for Jan 13 at First Presbyterian church with state president Mrs F J Mansfield as honored guest. circle to meet again Jan 19 with Mrs W M Dennison hosting.

P. F. Keehn Glenway Drive Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters Earl Nichols John Morton C. M. Owen Chicago Elizabeth McIntosh The Public Health Nursing Association Charles Filipi Linn County Union First Presbyterian Church F. J. Mansfield Burlington

Elizabeth Stewart Celebrates 85th Birthday at Cedar Rapids Home

Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart 1540 Second Avenue SE marked her eighty fifth birthday with a quiet family dinner hosted by her daughter Laura Pearle Stewart. Born in Canada she moved to Iowa in youth and settled in Jesup before residing in Cedar Rapids nearly all her life. She is the oldest living past grand matron of the Iowa Eastern Star and remains active in its activities.

Elizabeth Stewart Second Avenue SE Jesup Stewart Iowa Eastern Star

Independence Bride Weds William G. Smith in St Paul Watch Night

Mildred Jensen daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Jensen Independence and William G Smith son of Mr and Mrs W F Smith Deer Creek Minn married New Year Eve after a watch night service at Temple Baptist St Paul conducted by Rev W H Merk. Norma Jensen was maid of honor Elizabeth Diehl bridesmaid Shielia Satterlee flower girl. The bridegroom attended by Herbert Haggard and Russell Anderson. Mrs Smith trained as nurse in St Paul and will reside in St Paul.

Independence Mildred Jensen Harry Jensen William G. Smith W. F. Smith Deer Creek Minn Temple Baptist Church St. Paul W. H. Merk Norma Jensen Elizabeth Diehl Shielia Satterlee Herbert Haggard Russell Anderson

Talk On Legislative Situation Is Given B. And P. W. Club

Mrs. Rosa Cunningham of Des Moines spoke to the Business and Professional Women's club outlining legislative complexities from the new Congress and neutrality concerns over planes sent to Spain She urged individual political activity and better information on pending bills noting Iowa school funding and civil service changes as likely subjects this session.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Rosa Cunningham Des Moines Crystal Montrose Hotel Cunningham Spain Iowa

Appreciation Cites Cedar Rapids Aid to Home for Friendless

An annual report praised Cedar Rapids and surrounding supporters of the Home for the Friendless. Mrs. Edward F. Winslow noted meals, clothing, and health care funded by locals, Elks, Dokies and Needlework Guild, with schoolchildren donating at Easter.

Cedar Rapids Edward F. Winslow The Elks and the Dokies

Miss Ulch to Wed Harold Hahn in Sigourney Union

Miss Margaret Ulch of 1603 Fifth avenue SE will marry Harold E. Hahn of Sigourney Wednesday. A miscellaneous shower Monday evening at C. S. P. S. hall honored her with about 125 attendees.

Margaret Ulch Fifth Avenue SE Harold E. Hahn Sigourney C. S. P. S. Hall

Cedar Past Matrons Plan Thursday Eastern Star Luncheon

The Past Matrons association of Cedar chapter will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Bess Manilaw at 2244 First Avenue E. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. Abbie Sheldon Mrs. Iva Kurtz Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart and Mrs. Evelyn Fillmore.

Association of Cedar Chapter The Order of Eastern Star Bess

Immanuel Lutheran Church elects officers for new terms

In Delaware the Immanuel Lutheran Church held its annual meeting Monday evening with Ed Hakenson re elected as deacon for three years. Re elected deacons include Pete Nelson and Edwin Malmgren. Lou Goranson and Gus Larson remain trustees with Arvid Johnson. Henry C. Manson continues as secretary, Ellen Larson as organist, Gus Larson as janitor, and Mrs P Mortenson as Sunday school superintendent.

Delaware Immanuel Lutheran Church Ed Hakenson Pete Nelson Edwin Malmgren Lou Goranson Gus Larson Arvid Johnson Henry C. Manson Ellen Larson P. Mortenson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aed Dvorak-Kriz Bridal Party Montieur Photo Judge Powell Western E. W. DE Nios Rev. Dreier P.T.A. Council First Lutheran Camp Fire Group Crusaders Circle P. T. A. Meetings Harrison Kenwood Missionary Legion Epsilon Sigma Alpha D. OF I Mrs. Keehn Ida Mansfield HILTBRUNNER MUSIC co., _Inc First Street P. W Gertrude Stenner I. E. Jackson Gertrude Benecke Clare Nichols Ida Caryl Hannah Johnson Anna Denkman Beulah Randolph Mason City Lena Nelson Imogen Emery West Side Auxiliary Nursery O.E.S Elm Grove Johanna Society of Ely Dorcas Society R. P. Taylor Frances Wolfe David E. Beardsley C. D. van Vechten H. E. Spangler L. J. Storey van Vechten Shaffer Lurton H. Stubbs Arthur Tschirgi David Turner Lewis Yachik Fred Blakeslee Miss Ulch Mitvalsky Furriers Second Street Inecto Newman M.1.t Thrifty Housewives Serarr Pure Oil Co Home Owned St. SE
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