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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1935
Page
2
Groups of table tennis enthusiasts will watch expert matches at the YMCA exhibition this evening. Mr and Mrs James W Bell at 2532 Country Club Parkway SE host a dinner. Dr and Mrs B J Moon entertain eighteen friends at a picnic supper at 2058 Fifth Avenue SE before the exhibition.
A large group from the nature and garden department of the Woman's club attended a Thursday luncheon and meeting where Joseph Mekota spoke on Astronomy. The talk covered the solar system the nine planets and the sun and moon with a discussion of a recent star explosion.
Mrs David E Beardsley hosted a midday luncheon today at her Linden Drive SE home for members of the local cooking club.
Star lodge No 4 D of H met in Maine hall for a regular meeting and officer installation. Emma Burmeister led as guest past grand president with Adeline Churchill Maud Archibald and Mable Woods assisting. New officers include Elizabeth Shortie Walsh Parsons Rhodes Smith Meyn Burmeister Bills Mulachill Drake. Betty Klein and flower girls presented Sholtie with flowers. Betty Klein sang. Guests included Mrs Charles Matthews Eva Hazen and MV Vann of Carne Mortambe Judge. Refreshments followed.
Sam Gongwer was elected president of the Bo and G club of the Maccabees at a meeting held at his home Waseland drive pre sently. Other officers are Jinety Kuns, vice president and Roy Johns secretary treasurer. Twenty members were present. The next meeting will be at Janette Kane 227 Seventh Street NW on January 20.
Mrs. George B. Douglas hosted a Brucemore dinner Thursday evening honoring the Rev and Mrs A M McLaughlin. The new priest in charge at Our Lady of Grace church attended. Covers were laid for eight guests.
Officers of Cedar Rebekah lodge No. 494 YOOF were installed Wednesday evening with Anna Belehrad district deputy in charge. Beatrice Cox became noble grand Ruth Amsted vice grand and others named including Mary Shamberger Blanche Little and Vianna Dahn. The retiring noble grand Thelma Dahn received a past noble grand pin as visitors offered remarks and refreshments were served.
Miss Frances Dostal Miss Marge Wichman and Mrs Marianne Mc Clung hosted a dinner Thursday at 1700 Third Avenue SE for Mrs Rod ney Kenyon formerly Miss Evelyn Cannon. Guests included Mesdames Bertha Burton Della Jennison Fredrika Edwards Evelyn Brown Ferne Makinson Grace Pike and Misses Ethel Pirie Mabel McLain Mary Virginia Jamieson Marie Novotny Virginia Stanck.
Mrs T A Sherman of 1 AGO First Avenue E announces the marriage of her daughter Helen Frances to John M Ferguson of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs R B Ferguson of Marengo The ceremony occurred at the Chicago Temple on November 24 1934 with Rev John Thompson officiating The couple will reside at 1614 Davenport NE Wyoking their home at the listed address
The Democrat club reports a monthly meeting of the Reporter club of women of the Democrats party. It is scheduled for January 7 and held January 16 at the Roosevelt hotel. A business session will follow lunch at noon. Women wishing to make reservations should call Mrs Walter Hudsonson by June 15.
Members of the cliss met in the church pacers for a January meeting. Prior to the meeting, eritten members VE Atma E Owens Teather were noted as participating. Ruth Boamyas toe and Charlene Canades led the pie supper and were in charge of the oped.
The event starts Wednesday evening at the Suburi editor, with speakers Hopkins Tae Poti and Rebef club. Molt shared dining at the fore and the group meets next morning to discuss plans.
Mrs. George B. Douglas and her daughter Mrs. Gail Burck of Pasadena Calif are the honored guests of a sequence of intimate social events. Afternoon teas hosted by Mrs Walter G Peterson at Commonwealth apartments and by Mrs Howard Hall at 224 Crescent Drive SE feature pink roses and fireplace settings. Other teas at 2038 Fourth Avenue SE and a gathering by Mrs R D Taylor and Miss Eleanor Taylor further recognize Mrs Douglas before her weekend departure to Pasadena.
The Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle met in the Montrose hotel with regent Mrs. Monica Goodyear presiding. Ten Christmas baskets were delivered as reported by vice-regent Mrs. Mary Smith. A picnic supper is planned at Mercy hospital Jan 16 at 6:30, with guests asked to bring dishes or 25 cents. A study club is to be organized at Montrose Sunday at 2 pm, with Miss Marcella Klein as organizer, plus a forming chorus and a dramatic club with meetings at Montrose and Miss Gladyce Getz’s home. A bowling team was formed with Miss Doris Halsey as chairman. A January social list and permanent committees were announced, detailing welfare, membership, telephone, and other roles, with numerous named volunteers.
The Garfield Parent Teacher Association met Wednesday at 3 pm at the school. Dr B H Prterson of Coc college addressed members on Chemistry in Relation to Civic Health. The program included singing by GA graduating class directed by Miss Evelyn Mellrath and piano solos by Miss Beulah Wessale. Refreshments were served by mothers of fourth grade children.
Coe college faculty will host a musicale at Voorhees Hall this evening at 8 o clock with pianist Josephine Althouse violinist Virginia Ohmann pianist Mari Ann Huebsch and vocal soloist Rose Closson. The Women's Glee Club opens and a string quartet concludes the program. The junior music department offers a second musicale and reception Saturday at 3 pm with informal receptions after both events hosted by faculty members.
Coe College selects five campus beauties for 1935 Acorn from seven photographs. Margaret Mansfield Ogden Mary Ellen Hamilton Coggan Helen Searfoss Tracr Modesta Kelley Cedar Rapids Annie Laura Davison Marion are named by Arthur William Brown illustrator Wade Patterson of the Acorn says two seniors, one junior and one freshman among the honorees. The three senior girls were also honored last year.
Miss Stella Pospishil of Ely welcomed friends for an eighteenth birthday party at her home. The gathering featured card games dancing and music by Frank Swenka Frank Bechcka Jennie Harmon and Thelma Chensky with guests from North Liberty Solon Iowa City Oxford and Ely.
The Friendly Strollers meet at Thirteenth street and Center Point road NE at the McHugh Brothers' grocery Sunday at 2 30 p.m. for a hike led by Miss Emma Mace Rider and Elmer Sutthoff. A bonfire and popcorn follow, with sleds optional if snow falls.
Mrs. Lloyd Burger hosted the Midboro club on Thursday afternoon at 2923 East Avenue NE. Prizes were won by Mrs. N. W. Lientz and Mrs. Frank Huenger for bridge. Reports on the Christmas basket were given by Mrs. Charles Norberg and Mrs. Glenn Thomas. Mrs. F A Phillips, soon moving to Manly, was presented with a club picture.
Cultus club members hosted by Mrs R S Toogood held a Thursday afternoon meeting. Mrs J D Kennedy read Dr Joseph Fort Newton on the new year and members spoke on the Mormon question and the chain and independent store situation. Mrs George Rugh described the 1934 World's Fair and its lighting effects after visiting the fair.
Mrs Cora Hayden was honored at a Club Royale dinner by Mr and Mrs W L Cone and company employees. She will move to Pasadena California Monday evening. Guests included Mrs Cone Mrs Currie Mrs Malloy Mrs Goodfellow Mrs Bowles Mrs Schultz Mrs Olson Miss Tocnjes Miss Nechville and Wes Panck.
Beta Phi Alpha sorority plans a Saturday evening gathering from 7 to 10 pm at Beta Belfry. The event invites members and guests for social time and conversation.
Members of the Delta Theta Chi national business girls sorority gathered at the Roosevelt hotel for a regular meeting. The group discussed upcoming events and planned activities.
At the annual meeting of the Mount Auburn Cemetery Association the following officers were elected for 1935 Mrs. Frank Lorno r chairman Mrs James Hill vice chairman Mrs W Preston secretary Mrs J M Gott treasurer
Amos Parrish reports a bold move in men's summer style with bright whites, pastel and deep hues, lightweight fabrics, and ventilated hats and shirts. The trend emphasizes color contrast and comfort, as abbreviated trunks and airy weaves dominate Miami and Palm Beach scenes.
The Woman's Club music department featured Indian themed performances at its opening meeting. Mrs. Ben Ogden Jr. narrated, with pianists Mrs. Lulu Welty and Mrs. Ruth Miskimen, a piano trio, and soloist Miss Esther Hronik. Guest violinist Elmira Werner Rosenkranz and pianist Ruskin Sandbourne performed two pieces, encore included. Mrs. Belle Towney Hager of Chicago sang Widmung. A brief business session preceded the program, with comments on current music and a Pawnee legend recited. Indian rugs and baskets set the theme, and tea was hosted by several members in Indian dress.
Old age pension investigators from Linn Benton Jones and Cedar counties met at the Chamber of Commerce with D C Johnson of the state old age assistance commission. The conference reviewed investigatory progress and problems. Johnson reported 35000 applications have been received and noted new rules requiring a $2 annual tax and debts three years delinquent will bar future assistance.
Mrs. W. E. Lamey of Cedar Rapids is appointed general chairman for the President's Birthday Ball in Cedar Rapids on January 30. Seventy cents of every dollar stays local for rehabilitation of infantile paralysis sufferers, while 30 cents supports national research. The President's committee for the research effort includes Col. Henry L. Doherty as chairman and Edsel B. Ford among members.
University of Minnesota students gave odd quiz results naming a mix of figures such as the dalai lama, Pierre-Etienne Flandin, Theodore Bilbo, Dorothy Thompson and Katharine Cornell as various world leaders or talents. The list blends political figures, entertainers and other roles with incorrect attributions.
New York AP report says Mme. Marcella Sembrich, 76, a renowned opera soprano formerly of Austria, died Friday at her home after nearly two months of illness from angina pectoris. Her son Marcel Stengel and his wife cared for her. they were her only relatives in the United States.
In Springfield the Illinois House approved a $9,000,000 appropriation for poor relief with little opposition. The measure now goes to the Senate and is expected to pass next Tuesday afternoon. An eminent German child psychologist argues that punishment through difficult puzzles can deter mischief by making tasks feel like play.
Actress Una Merkel describes her approach to maintaining her figure. She favors daily ten minute exercises, horseback riding, tennis, swimming, and occasional massages for skin stimulation rather than dieting. She eats three meals daily with breakfast coffee and juice, light lunches, and unrestricted dinners.
The Service Circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at St. Luke's hospital with Rev. J. P. Van Horn and hospital staff guests. Members, led by Mrs. D Carl, reflected on "Life" before business, and they sewed hospital garments in the afternoon.
Tau Kappa Epsilon members held their 36th Founders Day dinner on Thursday evening. The event also celebrated the Coe chapter's 18th anniversary with faculty guests Dr Leroy D Weld Dr Nelson Vance Russell and Prof Lynn E Garwood attending.
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