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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1937

Page

58

Woman's Club Anniversary Observed in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club marks its forty first anniversary with a birthday luncheon at 1 p.m. in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel. Guest speaker Mrs Bernice Ladd Halvorson of Cedar Falls will present a costume program portrait of dramatic heroines, with soprano Eleanor Long of Dubuque performing.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Bernice Ladd Halvorson Cedar Falls Woman’s Club F. G. Ladd Eleanor Long Dubuque Ganz Homer Horace Alden Miller Mount Vernon W. R. Foot Frank Gates Aulden Griffin W. W. Richards

Toledo Club Activities and Local Weddings Highlight Week

Toledo society notes recount Sorosis club hosting by Mrs. R B Lichty and a book review by Mrs. Marie Dickens. Garden and Rural Housewives groups met with committee work and a dinner at various homes. A farce was performed by local couples and Ira Nelson spoke at a Mothers Home circle. A marriage occurred between Marie Carlson and James C Darling at the Methodist parsonage with Palmer Peterson as a witness.

R. B. Lichty Sorosis Club Marie Dickens Garden Club Charles Head Carrie McKinney Amy Hill Alice Morford Ella Boyer L. M. Youngman J. H. Yaggy W. J. Davidson Peter Muirhead George Whalen Carl Ebersole Russell Winders Archie Otterman W. S. Ebersole Gazelle Rogers Ardie Otterman Leon Emerson Ned Dann Glenn Hartong Palmer Peterson

NAMES MAKE HISTORY In Linn County King’s Daughters

Five women pictured top of the page are honored as important names in Linn County history of the Order of King’s Daughters. The group will mark the order’s founding with a silver tea, noting leaders from 1931 to 1936 and local Jane Boyd circle organizers and presidents.

Linn County Order of King's Daughters Linn County Union of King’s Daughters International Order Iowa Carl F. Goodwin Third Avenue SE C. R. Livingston Waterloo Jane Boyd Ida Mansfield W. Paul Engel W. P. Enright L.L. Owen Irene Douglas C. W. Whipple Arthur Burnell Louise Leibert Walter Miller Grace Walpole H. J. Ross Electa Circle

Thompsons Plan Monthlong West Coast Trip

Mr and Mrs Howard Thompson and their daughter will leave Monday morning for the west coast by the southern route. They expect to spend time in Pasadena and on Catalina island for about a month.

Howard Thompson Irvilda West Coast Pasadena Catalina Island

social events and farewells in Waukon gatherings

William Dougherty entertained at his parents home with Mrs. Sam Teitler hosting for Ruth Fisher of Chicago. Mrs. Ben Antonoff had high score and Lilian Meierhord low. J C Penney store staff gave a farewell party for manager M C Stoneburg and wife before their California move. Alberta Keenan of Milwaukee attended a party hosted by Nellie Beall, with Marie Hausman high score and Marian Keenan low.

William Dougherty E. F. Dougherty Sam Teitler Ruth Fisher Chicago Ben Antonoff Lillian Meierhord Low J. C. Penney M. C. Stoneburg California Alberta Keenan Milwaukee Nellie Beall Marie Hausman Marian Keenan

Anniversary Tea Highlights King's Daughters Service

The 51st anniversary of the International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons is celebrated with a silver tea at First Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids from 2:30 to 5 p.m. The Linn County Union of King’s Daughters, about 400 women in 22 circles, hosts. Mrs. E. W. De Nio leads arrangements with Mrs. A. C. Burnett as tea chair. The group has funded thousands for charity since its 13-year history, supporting projects from milk funds for undernourished children to hospital supplies and clothing for needy families.

International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons F. J. Mansfield Burlington Order First Presbyterian Church Linn County Cedar Rapids Union A. C. Burnett Rufus B. Culver W. E. Ruebush W. P. Enright E. L. Miller Walter Miller A. F. Sander James W. Barnett Philip K. Gaines Ben Ogden William Hughes de Nio Linn County Union Carl F. Goodwin Tom Walpole C. R. Livingston Ida “Mansfield Percy F. Keehn Keehn Silver Cross Circle G. H. Tellier M. G. Morris Zelda Manilaw Christine Stewart Augusta Sharpe Clarence W. Beatty Ida Mansfield Start Jane Boyd Tyler School Waterloo Jane Boyd Circle Mesdames Melburn Whaley C. E. Beeman E. J. Long Ben Tait Emma Lutz J. M. Young O. B. Clement J. T. Nicol O. A. Anderson E. K. Easton A. E. van Alst A. E. Hochlander Carl Goodwin Jessie Morris O. S. Thompson Miss Hattie Lee Mann Marion P. W King’s Daughters Public Health Nursing Association St. Luke's Hospital

P T A Meetings Across Buchanan Jackson and Polk Schools

P T A groups in Buchanan Jackson and Polk schools schedule meetings next week. Discussions include Truth and Imagination Health in the Home and Character Education with music and child programs. A Cleveland P T A meeting was postponed to Jan 19. A Van Buren P T A meeting features a film Owed to Your Eyes by Iowa Electric.

van Buren P. T. A Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Missionary Societies Host Meetings in West Liberty

Mrs J E Kimball hosts the Missionary society with Mrs M A Campbell assisting. Mrs John Bothell and Mrs W B Jayne attended the program. The Methodist Missionary society met at Mrs W A Smith home with papers read by Mrs Beatrice Nichols and Mrs Julia Beyer. PEO chapter hosted by Mrs R A Atkins and Mrs H A Knott with papers read. Yearbook committee named: Mrs W A Smith, Mrs C Earl Smith, Mrs Mary Brandt, Inez McGuire.

J. E. Kimball M. A. Campbell Missionary Society John Bothell W. B. Jayne Methodist Missionary Societies W. A. Smith Beatrice Nichols Julia Beyer R. A. Atkins H. A. Knott Preston Brown W. A Smith C. Earl Smith Mary Brandt Inez McGuire

Founders Of Music Club Score Again

The Cedar Rapids music club recounts its history with annual patron plans since 1925 and past national convention participation in 1933 and 1935. Directors Mrs. Jackson, Helen Kacena Stark, and accompanist Lucy Bushnell Ambroz are highlighted alongside burlesque shows and notable past performers.

Music Club Score Iowa Minneapolis Philadelphia Jackson Helen Kacena Stark Lucy Bushnell Ambroz Cedar Rapids Beethoven Club Nelle Erwin R. D. Taylor Alma Turechek Ruth Ebling Massey Little Nell

Central City Social Notes Include Visits and Gatherings

Mr and Mrs M M Mills were Sunday guests. Mrs B L Has brouck of Cedar Rapids visited. Miss Alice Chamberlain of Mt Vernon arrived to visit Rev and Mrs C F Stratton. William Falcon and son Jimmie of Waterloo stayed with Mr and Mrs Lester Falcon. Ruby and Pearl Anderson hosted W W G meeting with fifteen girls and counselors. Mrs A R Hoffman and Miss Edith Winfrey attended. Mrs Archie Sloan celebrated her mother Mrs Clarke Wilkes birthday with several guests.

M. M. Mills Ruby Pearl Anderson A. R. Hoffman Edith Winfrey Archie Sloan Clarke Wilkes Ross Billings Guy Sawyer George Ford Perry Mills Harry Davis W. A. Stone Arthur Hutchins C. E. Butters Persis Hutchins

Local Weddings and Social News From Wilton Junction

Wilton Junction announces Florence Feltman and Ray mond J Andera wed January 2 at St Marys church with Rev J M Cash officiating. Keewanee Illinois native Elsie Irene Hotz married Adolph Moeller in Kewanee. Mrs E W Meade celebrated a birthday with friends on Monday. Bridge club hosted by Alma Claussen. Bernice Thede attended. High wins awarded to Lillie Maurer and Rose Grunder. American Legion Auxiliary met at H J Hudlers home.

George Feltman Florence Raymond J. Andera Tuckawana S. D St. Mary's Church J. M. Cash Elsie Irene Hotz Kewanee Adolph Moeller Emil, Moeller Wilton Junction E. W. Meade Bridge Club Alma Claussen Bernice Thede Lillie Maurer Rose Grunder American Legion Auxiliary H. J. Hudler

Mt Vernon Schools and Social Calendar Elucidated

Mt Vernon hosts social events midwinter as the A T A party led by Vincent Gough drew twenty couples with chaperones Miss Ruth Pinkerton and Prof Harold Baltz. Plans for an all high school dance follow post exam jubilee events in various local venues.

Mount Vernon Cornell Gymnasium Ruth Pinkerton Harold Baltz Vincent Gough M. B. Waln E. C. Bergmann Calif Sorta Seccs Nee Osea Ee Current Arlo Stinger Lloyd Snyder Charles Berdeny Maxine Davis Geraldine Bryant Elizabeth Bryant Berdeny Virginia Fussell F. M. McGaw J. D. Peet Jerry Walters Jefferson City Bertha Dent Farris O. V. Jackson Christ Episcopal Church Rolla R. H. Lowe Joyce Lowe William As Wee Los Angeles Alif

Bridge club hosts and Legion auxiliary meet in Oxford Junction

Oxford Junction events include a Bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs. J. A. Lathrop with prizes to Mrs. Grace Stuhr, Mrs. R. E. Hill, and Mrs. George Shimerda. The American Legion Women's auxiliary met Tuesday with E. Grimwood speaking.

J. A. Lathrop Bridge Club Grace Stuhr R. E. Hill George Shimerda American Legion Women's Auxiliary E. Grimwood

Williamsburg Bride-to-Be Vincent Sulli van Wed at St Marys

Williamsburg Miss Margaret Quinn to wed Vincent Sulli van of Iowa City Tuesday at nine oclock at St Marys church in a nuptial mass. Rev Thomas O Dowd to officiate. Miss Ethel Lytle to play organ with Cyril couple to sing. Attendants include Bernice Quinn and Robert Connor. Reception at Quinn home with a list of local servers.

Margaret Quinn Vincent Sullivan Iowa City St. Mary's Church Thomas O'Dowd Ethel Lytle Cyril Davenport Bernice Quinn Iowa. City Robert Connor Blairstown M. J. Quinn Dorothy Harrington Edith Yeaman Williamsburg Merna ‘Kelleny Cedar Rapids Huberta Jones Parnell Helen Berrel

Springville Social News Highlights Tuesday Gatherings

Mrs C L Burroughs hosted Past Matrons with L J Miller Ray Goldsberry Paul Sterner Wilbur Whitaker Mary Newhard Fred Bailey Ava Calvert and Carollyn Sterner present. Queen Esther girls met Olive Wetzel with Lois Patten Bernice Palmer Mildred Irons Glendolyn Jones Evelyn Walton Bernita Wild Ellen Lehr Jean Rotert Hazel Rotert Doris Lehr Doris George Delila Palmer Margaret Wells Dorothy Boxwell Eleanor Mae Miller Iva Mae Wetzel Olive Wetzel and June Gibson noted.

C. L. Burroughs L. J. Miller Ray Goldsberry Paul Sterner Wilbur Whitaker Mary Newhard Fred Bailey Ava Calvert Carollyn Sterner Olive Wetzel Lois ,Patten Bernice Palmer Mildred Irons Glendolyn Jones Evelyn Walton Bernita Wild Ellen Lehr Jean Rotert Hazel Rotert Doris Lehr Doris George Delila Palmer Margaret Wells Dorothy Boxwell Eleanor Mae Miller Iva Mae Wetzel June Gibson

Social clubs meet in Wyoming with prizes awarded

Wyoming notes show the Social Card club hosted by Mrs. Anna Carstensen with prizes won by Mrs. Andrew Jansen, Mrs. Peter Fredericksen, and Mrs. Henry Nissen. The Woman's Home Missionary society met at Mrs. S. F. Schaefer’s home led by Mrs. Elias Anderson. Midland Homemaker's club, hosted by Mrs. Peter Sievers and Mrs. Levi Mallicoat, discussed a lesson led by Mrs. C. A. Frist and Mrs. Sievers. Past Noble Grand circle hosted by Mrs. E. R. Marshall.

Anna Carstensen Andrew Jansen Peter Fredericksen Henry Nissen Woman's Home Missionary Society S. F. Schaefer Elias Anderson Leader Peter Sievers Levi Mallicoat Midland Homemaker’s Club C. A. Frist C. A. Frist and Mrs. Sievers E. R. Marshall Noble Grand Circle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lasswell Photo E. W. DE Nio J. P. Mills HW. L. Haase Mathilda Snouffer Anna Marie de Castello Edwin Bruns Robert Lubbock Annabelle Ellett Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Marion Nagler Nagler Maud Whedon Smith Nature Henry L. Schlesselman Nature and Garden Department Anna Calderwood Grace Shinn Des Moines Iowa State Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association Health Education Department King's Daughters G A. Lieber Fifth Street NW R. Wilson Elmhurst Drive Alpha Delta Alpha Gamma Chapter First Avenue E Toledo Thompsons Miss Williams Gus Chifis Seventh Street SE Gladys Williams Atlanta, Ga Mrs. Chifis Elbert Williams Entre-Nous W. F. Michalicek Twenty-fourth Street Entrenous Bridge Club J. A. Manus J. S. Frear L. P. Schillig E. L. Ferguson cOp Waukon Adele Hershberg Herbe J. M. Levin Commonwealth Cate A Samuel Hersheberg Rochester Sunshine Mission Community House Iowa Fellowship Fund University of Iowa New York City P. T. A. Meetings Buchanan Buchanan P. T. A George van Deusen Clyde Sanborn Elizabeth McIntosh Dorothy Houts Jackson P. T. A T. A S. V. Shonka P. T. A. Council Polk School Cleveland Cleveland P. T. A West Liberty Mt. Vernon Oxford Junction Springville Wyoming Cara Robinsons Solonial Food Shop Third Street Malvina Hoffman Alta Lattner RETEX STA Press Glover Milady Kitterman Third Avenue DIAL
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