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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1940

Page

2

Optimist Secretary to Address Cedar Rapids Club

Russell F. Meyer of St. Louis, secretary treasurer of Optimist International, will speak at a Cedar Rapids Opti mist club luncheon at the Montrose hotel. The service organization aids about 50,000 boys via camps, Junior clubs, medical care, and partnerships with Boy Scouts and the Y M C A.

Russell F. Meyer St. Louis Optimist International Optimist Club Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Optimist Clubs Boy Scouts

Bride-Elect Mary Catherine Supple Feted Before Jan 19 Wedding

Social calendar highlights include a luncheon at Mrs. Glenn O Fletcher’s 2244 Bever Ave SE for Miss Mary Catherine Supple, bride elect of Donald D Boyle. Twelfth night observances by the Monday Shakespeare Club feature Julius Caesar study and décor of yellow chrysanthemums and purple heather.

Mary Catherine Supple Donald D. Boyle St. Louis Glenn O. Fletcher Miss Supple Bever Avenue SE Monday Shakespeare Club Commonwealth Tea Room A. J. Doran J. C Lozier A. R. Swein Cuthbert Smith Thirteenth Street SE Julius Caesar

Birthday honors for S A Goldsberry in Cedar Rapids

S A Goldsberry of Central City was feted at his seventy ninth birthday party hosted by his daughter Mrs Pearle Mills at 1210 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. The event featured a large birthday cake and included his sons and daughters in law from Central City Springville and Cedar Rapids along with grandchildren and great grandchildren.

F. M. Goldsberry Central City A. R. Goldsberry Springville S. A. Goldsberry Blanche Hamilton Cedar Rapids Mr. Goldsberry

Buffington Returns from New York City Visit

I A Buffington of 121 Sixth Street SW has returned after spending two weeks with relatives in New York City.

I. A. Buffington Sixth Street New York City

Wohanadaka Camp Hosts Skating Party at Roosevelt Rink

Guardian and guests met for a skating party Tuesday evening at the Roosevelt rink. After skating they gathered at the home of Mrs Steele for refreshments. Attendees included Marvy Kath Arissen, Joan Hauskins, Fiang, Dorothy Clark, Eileen, Martha Jane Sheldon, Daiene Grabau, Joan Taylor, Barbara Rowley, Alberta Nichols, Katherine Christianson, Virginia Harover and Betty Jeanne Ensign.

Wohanadaka Guardian Roosevelt Rink Homs Aent Marvy Katharissen Joan Hauskins Fiang Dorothy Clark Eileen Martha Jane Sheldon Daiene Grabau Joan Taylor Barbara Rowley Alberta Nichols Katherine Christianson Virginia Harover Betty Jeanne Ensign

Funeral Services and Prices at Brush Chapel

Information on funeral services and pricing available at Brush Chapel located at 1107 Third St SE. Call 28837 for first hand details on arrangements and costs.

Brush Chapel Third St

White Cross Hears Reports On Charity Ball

At the White Cross society monthly meeting in Cedar Rapids the group set their annual Charity ball for Saturday evening December 21 1940. They reported on the 1939 ball held December 27 at the Country club and noted solid financial results. Proceeds and other contributions will fund an endowment room at St Luke s hospital for children in need with placement committee to be announced.

White Cross Society Cedar Rapids Country Club Country Club St. Luke’s Hospital

Mrs Yuill Hosts Tuesday Study Club Meeting

Mrs George Yuill of 1916 Second Avenue SE entertained members of the Tuesday Study Club yesterday at her home. Mrs W L Paxton reviewed Children of God by Vardis Fisher. Mrs R R Williamson presided at the tea table during the social hour.

George Yuill Second Avenue SE W. L. Paxton Children of God Vardis Fisher R. R. Williamson

Mrs Hunting Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs. Ralph D. Hunting of 2800 First Avenue East returned Tuesday after a ten day trip to Chicago to visit her daughters Miss Marian Hunting and Miss Eleanor Hunting and son Dresser Hunting.

Ralph D. Hunting First Avenue E Chicago Marian Eleanor Dresser

Wild Rose Lodge and S U of N A Installations Night

Wild Rose Lodge No 51 and S U of N A No 92 held a joint installation and annual dinner for members and families at 1 0 C F hall. Ninety five attended. Harriet E McGuire installed with Melissa Allard as conductress. officers named by Edna Curran include Bertha Larkins president Catherine Kiffe treasurer Nellie Dudek secretary Kathryn Berger chaplain Anna Crowder conductress Ella Smith guard Louise Doyle and boards of directors Charlotte Lanpher Nellie Lybarger Verna Moats. Lodge 92 installed Guy Curran president Fred Cunningham secretary treasurer Clyde Lybarger chaplain N C Napman and boards Charles Trout William Larkins Fred Cunningham. J F Noffsker received a cake for his 78th birthday from Hattie Meskimen. Committee members were Bertha Larkins Catherine Kiffe Nellie Lybarger Kathryn Berger with assistances from William Larkins Clyde Lybarger and others.

C.F. Hall Wild Rose Lodge No. 51 Harriet E. McGuire Melissa Allard Edna Curran Bertha Larkins Catherine Kiffe Nellie May Dudek Kathryn Berger Anna Crowder Ella Smith Louise Doyle Charlotte Lanpher Nellie Lybarger Verna Moats Lodge 92 Guy Curran Fred Cunningham Clyde Lybarger N. C Napman Charles Trout William Larkins J. F. Noffsker Hattie Meskimen Mr. Vesper Mr. Holmes

Syr Amettes Install Second Annual Ceremony at Banquet

The Syr Amettes held their second annual installation ceremony at a Roosevelt hotel banquet. About 175 attended including parents of members. Speakers included Miss Gertrude Steiner on Ringing in the New Year and Michael N Abodeely on Benefits Derived from the Eastern Federation Organization.

Syr-Amettes Roosevelt Hotel Gertrude Steiner Michael N. Abodeely Eastern Federation Thomas N. Abodeely Madeline Risk Bertha Agen Martha Risk Estherisk Victoria Risk Bertha Kacere Emily Abodeely Emaline Risk Bertha Abdodeely Lorraine Farah Esther Geraldine Haddy Elizabeth Ruffin Josephine Haddy Lucille Martha Victoria Emalien Mike Helen Mildred Risk Lorraine Dorothy Abodeely

Cedar Rapids Boat Club Auxiliary Meeting Minutes

The Cedar Rapids Boat Club auxiliary met with Mrs. Harold Ammons on Maplewood Drive NE. Cards were played and refreshments served. Guest Miss Irene Mohme attended along with Mesdames Miller Tietge Hess Gunderson Scott Melichar Sargeant Cornish Samuelson Martin Shearer Olson Secina and Miss Norma Mueller.

Cedar Rapids Boat Club Harold Ammons Maplewood Drive Irene Mohme Matthew Miller Henry Tietge Harold Hess Harry Gunderson Norman Scott Lottie Melichar Charles Sargeant Dale Cornish George Samuelson Ralph Martin George Shearer Bud Olson Charles Secina Norma Mueller

Anakiksin Camp Fire Members Meet at Macy Home

The Anakiksin Camp Fire group gathered Monday at Janet Macy's home 1935 Blake Boulevard SE for a party with 12 members present. Games were played and Phyllis Cohen won the prize.

Anakiksin Janet Macy Blake Boulevard Phyllis Cohen

Engagement Announced for Miss Helen Ellis and Frederick Pavlis

The engagement of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, resident Miss Helen Jane Ellis to Frederick W. Pavlis was announced in Winton after a courtesy at Mrs Moser's cafe. The couple plans a January 26 wedding in Vinton with the bride’s family hosting the event.

Helen Jane Ellis Cedar Rapids L. W. Ellis Dumont Frederick W. Pavlis Joseph F. Pavlis E Avenue NW Winton

Dinner hosts at Cedar Rapids before Leave It To Me

Mr and Mrs Carl D Thomas invite guests to a dinner at the Cedar Rapids Country Club this evening. The event precedes the Iowa theater production Leave It To Me with eight place settings.

Carl D. Thomas Washington Avenue Cedar Rapids Country Club Iowa Theater

Mrs Becker Honored by Church Circle at Luncheon

Mrs Don Becker of 2903 Caverne NE will move to California as St Gertrude's circle at St Matthew's church hosted a luncheon at the Commonwealth tea room. Sixteen guests attended and Becker received a gift. Cards were the diversion after luncheon.

Don Becker Caverne NE California St. Gertrude’s St. Matthew's Church Commonwealth Tea Room

Clubwomen To Present Iowa Corn Gift To General Federation

Mrs. Carl W. Reed of Corresco and Mrs. H. C. Houghton Jr of Red Oak plan to travel to Washington DC January 16 to 20 for the General Federation meeting at the Mayflower. They will present Iowa clubwomen's birthday gift of corn valued at 2712.09 dollars to the foundation fund marking the federation's fiftieth anniversary. The nine Iowa districts contributed with amounts listed. the committee is led by Mrs. Houghton and includes Mrs. Lennox, Mrs. Weitz, and board members from each district.

Carl W. Reed Coresco Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs H. C. Houghton, Jr Red Oak General Federation Washington, D. C Mayflower Iowa Federated Clubwomen of Western Grain Dealers’ Association Cedar Rapids Houghton David Lennox, Jr Marshalltown F. W. Weitz Des Moines W. R. Foor L. H. Ladd Pomeroy C. W. Maplethorpe Toledo Clarence A. Knutson Clear Lake Fred C. Lovrien Spencer Frank C. Boyle Pacific Junction R. L. Evans North English Henry Kruse Hale Carrie Boyd Harnden Story City C. S. Hickman Centerville

Phipps Home Guests A. L. Laurance Visits

Mr and Mrs William L Phipps host Mrs A L Laurance sister in Catalina California a former Cedar Rapids resident for several days Her son A L Laurance will arrive late week to visit at the Phipps home.

William L. Phipps Woodland Drive Phipps A. L. Laurance Catalina Calif Cedar Rapids

Youth Temperance Council Meeting Recap

The Youth Temperance Council met at Ralph Lawrence's home Monday evening. Gale Wisely led chapter six on Studies in Government and Ralph Lawrence read the Gazette article Our State Government. Bingo was played and refreshments served.

Youth Temperance Council Ralph Lawrence Gale Gazette

Polk P T A Meets With Safety Talks And Performances

The Polk P T A gathered in the assembly room on Tuesday to hear third and thre e grade pupils present safety talks and pictures and read stories from Our Projects. Pupils Norman Miller Richard Allison Beverly Smith Marilyn Buckholz Huston Rogers Wilson Dunn Betty Gregory Charles Oldfield Marilyn Sheets Richard Schloss Caryl Miner Mary Eileff Jackson Emma Fae Lowery Jerome Noble 3B and Dale Crosier Ruth Conn Duane Thenhaus Eddie Mason Theodore Delamaggas Mary Frances Jeanes Walter Cram Billy Burrows 3A played piano solos. Mrs Willis Clark president conducted the business meeting and Mrs Kerr read the state president s message. Dr David I Berger of Coe spoke on Is Your Child Succeeding in School and Miss Manda Davies of Coe presented two piano selections. Mesdames Harry Strothers Cliff Shannon Leonard Bookout and Ira Mentzer organized the social hour aided by third grade mothers. Miss Mabel Scheide and Miss Gladys Roland presided at the tea table.

Polk P. T. A Norman Miller Richard Allison Beverly Smith Marilyn Buckholz Huston Rogers Wilson Dunn Betty Gregory Charles Oldfield Marilyn Sheets Richard Schloss Caryl Miner Mary Eileff Jackson Emma Fae Lowery Jerome Noble Dale Crosier Ruth Conn Duane Thenhaus Eddie Mason Theodore Delamaggas Mary Frances Jeanes Walter Cram Billy Burrows Patricia Smith Sally Strothers Willis Clark Kerr David I. Berger Coe Manda Davies Harry Strothers Cliff Shannon Leonard Bookout Ira Mentzer Mabel Scheide Gladys Roland

Progress in Art in 1939 Outlined by Mrs Gates

Mrs Frank Gates spoke to the Cedar Rapids Woman's club art department on progress in art in 1939. She noted renewed interest in historic painters, new community art centers, and reopened museum centers aimed at bringing art to the masses, plus world fairs exhibits.

Frank Gates Cedar Rapids H. A. Hoberock Darrel Brown Iowa Mr. Brown Boone Cummings School of Art Harriet Macy High School Des Moines CCC Decorah Pelham N. Y Grand Central School E. M. Soboda Alletta Shadle Ruth Rydberg R. A. Youngblood F. E. Corey California J. H Ferguson

Industrial Girls to Hold Supper and Music Program

The Industrial Girls' league of the YWCA will hold a supper meeting Thursday at 6 p.m. at the association building. Mrs Vernon Ilten will perform a piano program followed by a general business meeting.

Industrial Girls’ League of the Y.W.C.A Association Vernon Ilten

Mrs Voelker Hosts Betty Sue's Seventh Birthday Party

Mrs. F L Voelker of 1536 Avenue NE entertained Tuesday for her daughter Betty Sue's seventh birthday. The pink themed party featured a pink white cake and party favors. Guests included Mary Ann Alexander Emma Fae Lowery Barbara Landis Dorothy Deal Charlene Pegump Eileen Hart and Joan Young. Assisted by her mother and daughter Mrs. Wahl and Lelia Voelker and Bernice Trumpold.

F. L. Voelker Avenue NE Betty Sue Mary Ann Alexander Emma Fae Lowery Barbara Landis Dorothy Deal Charlene Pegump Eileen Hart Joan Young

Mrs Greedy Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Kennedy

Mrs E D Greedy hosted a Tuesday afternoon luncheon at 2200 Fifth Avenue SE in her home. The event honored Mrs Wilbur D Kennedy who will soon move to Champaign Illinois. Guests were neighbors sharing the courtesy.

E. D. Greedy Fifth Avenue SE Wilbur D. Kennedy Champaign Ill

East Side WCTU Luncheon at Rich Home

The east side W C T U met Tuesday for a luncheon at Mrs Guy C Rich and Miss Ruth Otto 1934 Washington Avenue SE. Rev E Winslow Brown honorary member gave grace. Devotions led by Mrs Lucetta McCain. Citizenship lesson by Mrs Grant Anderson. A petition asking Congress to curb arms sales to Japan was signed. Washington WCTU program presented by Mrs E Winslow Brown. Union urged to attend January 18 institute at Sunshine Mission.

W.C Sunshine Mission

Shower Honors Miss Reed At Two Celebrations

Mrs C W Mason and Mrs Don McCulloch hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs R A Reed at 805 Eighth Street SW Monday evening. Guests included Mary Jane Johnson Jane Nelson Ruth Conrad Virginia Morgan Agnes Kuba Dorothy Hovey Marie Hronik Ruth Bartling and Velma Wolfe. Reed was feted again Friday at Mrs Frank Davis home with guests from the Second Christian church.

C. W. Mason Don McCulloch McCulloch Eighth Street R. A. Reed Mary Jane Johnson Jane Nelson Ruth Conrad Virginia Morgan Agnes Kuba Dorothy Hovey Marie Hronik Ruth Bartling Velma Wolfe Reed Frank Davis The Second Christian Church

Hodges Return From California Visit

Mr and Mrs W T Hodges 1317 Hinkley avenue NW have returned from California after spending several weeks in the southern part of the state and the holidays with Mr Hodges aunt Mrs M Justis and his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J C Hodges of Los Angeles

W. T. Hodges Hinkley Avenue California Mr. Hodges M. Justis Mrs. J. C. Hodges Los Angeles

Silver Chain circle meets at Engel home for planning

Silver Chain junior circle of the King's Daughters met Monday at Carolyn Engel's residence. Mildred Matte son presided, G. H. Lowe led devotions, and Christmas-project reports were shared. Guests Jean Elder and Pat Kelley will be inducted at the next meeting at Betty Ann Ericksen's home.

Silver Chain Junior Circle of the King’s Daughters Carolyn Engel Linden Drive Mildred Matteson G. H. Lowe Jean Elder Pat Kelley Betty Ann Ericksen

Modern Priscillas Meet at Fritz Home

The Modern Priscillas met Monday night at Miss Helen Fritz’s home at 1033 Third Avenue SW. After the business session, games and refreshments followed. Attendees included Betty Curtis Carole Chapman Jean Muetzel Margaret Swope Esther Austin and Joan Morr. The next meeting is planned for Miss Chapman’s home at 1516 Hinkley Avenue NW.

Helen Fritz Third Avenue Betty Curtis Carole Chapman Jean Muetzel Margaret Swope Esther Austin Joan Morr Miss Chapman Hinkley Avenue NW

Van Buren P. T. A. Meeting Highlights 6 A Class

The Van Buren P T A met with Mrs F E Luse presiding. The 6 A class presented songs and dance with a quintet and pianist Ruth Webster. Rev Samuel Ramaker spoke on Hobbies in the Home. Hobby displays included napkins dolls and embroidery. Next study group to meet at Mrs William Pepin’s home with a comic valentine exchange. The 6A class won attendance buttons.

van Buren P. T. A F. E. Luse George Naxera Ramond Schoor Jacqueline Day Cleon Dolezal Donna Louise Kizer Ruth Webster Samuel Ramaker First Reformed Church P. H. Brown W. Moscrip F. Schorr O. LeVan William Pepin Sixteenth Avenue SW

Pazeta Camp Fire Meeting at guardian home

The Pazeta Camp Fire group met Tuesday evening at the home of guardian Mrs. J. S. Skien at 2007 Fourth Avenue SE. The girls worked on making their rooms and plans were discussed for a fire maker dinner.

Pazeta the Guardian J. S. Skien Fourth Avenue SE

Wetomachick Camp Fire Skating Party Held at Roosevelt rink

The Wetomachick Camp Fire girls held a skating party Saturday afternoon at the Roosevelt rink. Refreshments followed at president Hilda Greenberg's home. Attendees included Mrs. Crane guardian Beverly Anderson Betty Buck Sarah Moore Katheryn Murphy Vivian Noeller Freida Thompson Marianne Schmidt and Catherine Christensen.

Wetomachick Camp Fire Roosevelt Rink Hilda Greenberg Mrs. Crane the Guardian Beverly Anderson Betty Buck Sarah Moore Katheryn Murphy Vivian Noeller Freida Thompson Marianne Schmidt Catherine Christensen

Aunt Het Revels in County Drug Store Midnight Hours

Cousin Joe works as a pharmacist at the county seat and his wife notes the seamy side of mankind seen while working in a drug store from midnight till morning.

Joe

Koki Tami Camp Fire Meeting At Guardian Home

The Koki Tami Camp Fire group gathered Monday at Mrs J W Carberry's home. After a snow game of Fox and Geese the unit held a brief business session with members Patricia Schears Polly Spohn Joan Gray Marian Pollitz Rebecca Stone and Patricia Carberry present.

The Guardian J. W. Carberry Patricia Schears Polly Spohn Joan Gray Marian Pollitz Rebecca Stone Patricia Carberry

Mrs Burianek Hosts Card Club Evening

Mrs. R. E. Burianek of 202 Fourth Avenue SW entertained her card club Monday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. W. C. Myer and Mrs. Leonard Kohl. Also present were Mesdames C. Peeples M. Wachal Gordon Hughes Joe Swertz and Coping.

R. E. Burianek Fourth Avenue W. C. Myer Leonard Kohl C. Peeples M. Wachal Gordon Hughes Joe Swertz Coping

George Holmes Returns From Two Week New Orleans Trip

Mr and Mrs George B Holmes of 1931 First Avenue East returned Tuesday after a two week visit to New Orleans Louisiana family relation indicated by residence.

George B. Holmes First Avenue E New Orleans

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Plans Thursday Luncheon

The Kappa Delta mothers club will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in the sorority rooms for luncheon. Hostesses will be Mrs. Robert E. Campbell and Mrs. Robert Hiten.

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Robert E. Campbell Robert Iiten

Dairy Dale Community Meeting Set for Thursday Evening

The community of Dairy Dale will hold a meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the hall to discuss local matters and upcoming activities.

Dairy Dale

Renewal of Incorpora tion for Big Four Realty Company

Notice announces renewal and amendment of Articles of Incorporation for Big Four Realty Company based in Cedar Rapids Iowa. It lists business activities including mortgage dealings leasing and property exchange with capital stock of 10000 dollars and twenty year term. Officers directors and dates are specified with Fisher and Fisher as attorneys.

BIG Four Realty Company Iowa Cedar Rapids Linn County A. C. Stewart

Installed Head of K P Lodge Is Installed

W. W. Lansing became chancellor-commander of Star of the West lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias at Pythian hall succeeding Marvin L. Burkholder. Inducted officers include Stolba, Millian, Smith, Hildebrand, DuBois, Sheppard, Drake, Stevens, Hanna and trustees Clark, Brown and Stoddard.

W. W. Lansing Star of the West Lodge No. 1 Knights of Pythias Marvin L. Burkholder Pythian Hall Charles Stolba M. Millian Frank Smith E. W. Hildebrand J. A. DuBois Frank D. Sheppard Don Drake Carl Stevens William V. Hanna Paul N. Clark H. E. Brown J. W. Stoddard

Stalling Officers Named by Grand Lodge

Stalling officers listed include E. I. Liber as grand chancellor, O. W. Herre as grand prelate, and J. W. Stoddar as grand master-at-arms.

E. I. Liber O. W. Herre J. W. Stoddar

December Third Best Month Of 1939 For Neal Car Sales Here

A total of 258 new cars and trucks were registered in December at Linn County treasurer’s office per Linn County Abstract company. December was the year’s third largest month, with May 3, April 281, and other months listed. figures for 1922 47 cars, 1933 55, 1934 251, 1935 251, 1936 326, 1937 149, 1938 260.

Neal Car Sales Duri December Linn County Astract Company

Best-Hatted Men Voted by Hat Style Council

New York reports the Hat Style Council naming 12 best dressed men in America. Winners include Bing Crosby Fred Astaire Clark Gable Edgar Bergen Gene Tierney Marshall Field and Lowell Thomas among others.

New York INS Nomz

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A. Goldsberry MR. Buffington el Iterii Arate Isd Penetro Mary Meris White Cross R. D. Hunting Wild Rose Lodge S. U. OF N Boat Club Auxiliary Anakiksin Camp Fire Carl Thomases Laurance Guest W. L. Phipps Y. T. C. Meeting P.T.A. Meetings ART Department Mrs. Voelker Mrs. Greedy Mrs. Kennedy East Side W.C.T.U Mrs. Reed van Buren Wetomachick Camp Koki Tami Mrs. Burianek George Holmes Renier INTER Second Street SE Kappa Delta Mothers Dairy Dale Meeting Fisher & Fisher Attorneys McKabe Vaio Famous K. P. Lodge Lasswell Photo United States S. Arrid American Institute of Laundering Arrid Allan Killian's Bargain Basement Beaverettes the Killian Company
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