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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
8
Ice covered streets drive neighbors indoors for logs on home fires and supper groups. Social calendar features several informal gatherings including a surprise party for Mrs Salter at 503 Knollwood Drive SE and a ping pong club dinner at 2046 Washington Ave SE.
The Ashley chapter of the D A R postpones its Saturday meeting for one week due to funeral services for Mrs. Howard Lembaugh in Marion at 1 30 p m. On January 20 the group will meet at 2 p m at the Light Company bungalow to elect delegates to the state D A R convention.
Mrs. D J Pulis, en route to her San Francisco home after five weeks with her son Gordon in Philadelphia, arrives to visit Mr. and Mrs. G S Pulis at 1417 Fifth Avenue SE. Their son D J Pulis will arrive Sunday after a Chicago brokers convention to spend a few days with his parents.
A guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stewart 352 Park Terrace SE during the early part of the week was Joe Thompson of San Francisco formerly of Cedar Rapids.
A group of neighbors gathered Wednesday night at Lincoln Heights SE to honor Miss Ann Barron whose marriage to Roswell Camp is set for January 20. Attendees included Mesdames Schnell Mc Gowan Tucker Benn Dvorak Moore Soukup Sanders and daughters, Poselle and Helen, Holder Palm er Dickson Fal gatter G. R. Camp Eva Gritten A. J. Barron Lester Nemecek O Landis and Helen Barron.
Members of the Silver Cross senior circle of the Kings Daughters met Wednesday at 345 Twenty seventh Street Drive SE home of Mrs Chester S Johnson. Mrs Verle Jones assisted hostess and Mrs Walter Shellquist led devotions using the Bible story of Lydia and Priscilla.
Conger Metcalf, former Coe College art instructor and Boston Museum of Art School student, received first prize for a painting as the best work by summer art students. At the school exhibit three of his paintings sold on opening day, with one purchased by Edgell, the school director.
Mrs W A Cash hosted the Mayflower chapter junior group with a picnic supper at 362 Twentieth Street SE. Afterward three tables of bridge were played. next meeting set for Mrs John T Hecker at 1803 First Avenue E.
The King´s Daughters circles will host a tea Saturday from 2 to 4 at Peggy Plock's home 1915 Lake Boulevard SE. Faith circle led by Mrs. A. C. Burnell provides host duties, Sunshine circle with sponsor Mrs. Isaac Brown will perform a play "Janey" narrated by circle president Nadine Mc Manus, and special guest Mrs. A. E. Chase Linn County president attends.
Waltonian Archers executive board met at the home of Mr and Mrs Miles J Fisher 3315 First avenue E and named committee chairs and members for the year Tournament chairman Miles J Fisher with Warren Hartman and Fred Enders legal chairman John Kohl with Russell Graham and Paul Smola publicity Frieda Graham chair with Don Seeger and W E Mc Fann equipment and grounds Ken Fitzpatrick chair with Lou Mrstik and Norma Kohl
Mrs Henry Nemec was installed as president of the Cedar Rapids Police auxiliary at a Wednesday night meeting at the police station. New officers include Mrs Peter Funcke as vice president and Mrs Harvey Lodge as secretary, with Mrs Leland Duncan treasurer and Mrs I L Moore conductor. Retiring officers were led by Mrs Howard Walsh. Reports covered supervised Christmas shopping tours for needy families. The group plans its annual card party January 31 at St Patrick's school auditorium. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Earl Stanley and Mrs Walsh.
General Grenville Dodge circle No. 88 met Tuesday afternoon to install officers. Anna Tremaine became president with Ella Frear as senior vice president Blanche Small as junior vice president Emma Grunewald chaplain Milly Kirkpatrick instructor Nora Hollom secretary Elizabeth Buchéen treasurer Bertha Larkin conductor Iva Montillon assistant conductor Martha Hughson registrar Lara Woolwine musician Libbie Henry guard Anna Bills assistant guard. Small received a gift and she gave gifts to each retiring officer.
Miss Meriwyn Pollins daughter of Mr and Mrs C E Pollins 2411 Bever avenue SE has been chosen one of twelve coed beauties at Iowa State Teachers college Cedar Falls Ted Evans Sioux City business manager of Old Gold student yearbook From the twelve glam our winners five will be picked by Christian Peterson Iowa sculptor at the Old Gold beauty dance on Jan 19 Miss Pollins is president of Kappa Theta Psi social sorority vice president of Playcraft club member of Theta Alpha Phi national honorary dramatic fraternity and Cecilian glee club for women
Forty attendees enjoyed a Cedar Rapids Woman's Club afternoon program by the Music Department with Mrs. C. H. Duster giving notes. performances included Mischa Tristan a Russian exile tenor and zither selections, pianist Mrs. R. L. Naibert, and dancer Sharon Lou Murphy with Marilyn Svee.
Members of a bridge club held a luncheon at the Elks club to honor Mrs L H Esbensen who will move to Des Moines. Attendees included Mesdames A L Abram W C Culver G O Greenway H P Solem H M Taylor H W Walker and W J Wilkinson. Mrs Esbensen received handkerchief gifts.
Lodge No 4 D of H installed officers with Mrs Estelle Rhodes grand president and Mrs Mabel Walsh grand past president assisting. New officers include Josephine Kimer president Elizabeth Rebeck vice president Lena Martin second vice president Richard Cornwell secretary Elizabeth Meyn treasurer Emma Burmeister usher Catherine Dyson assistant usher Maxine Wood inside watch Anna Bills outside watch Kathleen Mahan right assistant Ben R Deal left assistant Dorothy Robinson drill captain Emma Burmeister juvenile director Meyn Burmeister trustee William Mulvihill assistant Walsh escort staff and press correspondent Louise Smith Katherine Dyson sang two selections and a bouquet and pin were presented to the past president.
The Beta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi gathered Monday evening at 1730 B Avenue NW for a lesson titled The Art of Living led by Bernice Monahan. Refreshments followed the session.
The Aowakiya Camp Fire group held a skating party at the Roosevelt rink on Tuesday and later visited the guardian Mrs. O. H. Mercer. On Wednesday they met to discuss plans for the coming month.
Twelve members met at guardian Mrs. J. F. Gordon's home in 1737 B avenue NE to plan a hike and dinner for Saturday. Camp Fire feeds were demonstrated to the group.
Social life centers on Friday luncheons as multiple clubs met. Mrs. R. W. Manatt hosted Sewing Club guests including Mrs. H. E. Walters and Mrs. Marvin Gillham visiting from Los Angeles. Bridge groups were entertained by Mrs. Robert J. Miller and Mrs. John H. Fortune, each seating eight, and Mrs. Addison J. Ramsey hosted a Crescent Street SE gathering.
Mrs Ross C Bateman of Ocean City New Jersey arrived Thursday evening to spend time with her niece Miss Florence Narber at 1949 Grande avenue SE and with other relatives in the area.
The McKinley Hi Y Ette honored senior members Wednesday evening in the Martha Washington room of the school. Attendees included Virginia Clapp Dorothy Donegan Patricia Marshall Leone Engberg Joan Yessler Ruth Kephart Bonnie Marsh Helen Reynolds Wanda Matson Faith Sindahl Merri Frances Bucknell Bettie Larson Dorothy Spencer Lucia Smith Ruth Ann Wilson Joan Wessale Dorothy Mesknes Rebecca Hallman Helen Kubik Wilma Coates Madeline Carnes Libbie Jekerle Janis Owens Margaret Sanders Betty Mahon Doris Summy Doris Smith Dorothy Mac Curl Marjorie Harris Patricia Elkin Ruth Harrison and Mary Ann Trejnar.
A Maltese Cross circle quilting bee met Tuesday at Mrs. W. D. Elder’s home at 3126 C avenue NE. Luncheon was served by Mrs. E. L. Riley. Guest Merton B. Green attended and Linn county president A. E. Chase spoke.
Miss Mary Catherine Supple bride elect to Donald D Boyle of St Louis will be honored at a dessert bridge party at 7 30 this evening at Miss Lillicks tea room. Guests include Janice Mealey Helen Kunz Marian Grant Mary Frances Husak Bette Giblin Delores Fagan and several others with Mrs C A Loftus hosting a family dinner prior to the event.
The Young Married Couple’s class of Olivet church met Wednesday evening at 1122 Avenue NW. A picnic supper was served to nine couples and their teacher Rev. E. J. Wykle. The group honored Mr. and Mrs. Albert Seuhrstedt who will move to Hinsdale Illinois this week.
Mrs Leonard Lyon hosted the Hope circle of the Kings Daughters at a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1116 Tenth Street NW. She led the business meeting with devotion by Mrs C L Housel and remarks from guests including Mrs Glenn Turner and others. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Ed McCoy.
Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary to post No. 788 met in the Memorial building. Mrs. Mike Lemon and Mrs. Lester Van Dyke were initiated. Officers reported on the Christmas party and a membership drive ending March 31. Round Robin circle will meet January 17 at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs. Lee Poncin’s home.
Miss Rita Murrin of 128 A avenue NW left Friday to remain away until April 1 in Miami.
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