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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1938

Page

4

Dinner Hosts Hickoks Entertain Social Sciences Faculty

Dr and Mrs Hickok will host a dinner Thursday evening for Coe College faculty in the Weathers Hall dining room. Attendees include Dr Ward Macy Vere L Mo Silliman and multiple professors and spouses from the Social Sciences Department plus President and Mrs Harry M Gage and other guests.

Wall Be Department of Social Sciences Coe College Charles T Hickok Fifth Avenue SE Ing Weathers Hall Vemces Hall Ward Macy Vere L. Mo Silliman Atlantic City Dee Macy Ivan E Garwood John Woo Henry Alice B Salter Social Sciences Department Harrys M. Gage Bosd Rox FE Curras B D Siltman JF Yothers Mary Bell Minna Wikoff L. M . Suilliman

Tea for Mrs Mooney Hosted at Clara Robinsons Shop

Mrs Elizabeth Stuart of the Roosevelt hotel hosted a Thursday tea at Clara Robinsons Colonial food shop. Attendees included Mrs Daniel Francis Mooney of Saint Marys Ohio visiting Miss Frances Prescott at 1047 Fifth Avenue SE Twelve guests shared the courtesy with Mrs Mooney.

Elizabeth Stuart Roosevelt Hotel Clara

Mrs Black Hosts Bridge Club at Commonwealth Tea Room

Mrs R W Black of 2418 Grande avenue SE hosted her bridge club for lunch Thursday at the Commonwealth tea room with eight guests. Members then gathered at the Black home after luncheon.

R. W. Black Grande Avenue SE Bridge Club Commonwealth Tea Room Black Home

Mrs Wallace Darling Heads to Chicago for Weekend Visit

Mrs Wallace Darling of 124 Crescent Street SE departs Thursday for Chicago to join her husband Mr Darling who has been in New York on business. The couple will return to Cedar Rapids after a weekend in Chicago.

Wallace Darling Crescent Street SE Chicago Mr Darling New York City Darling Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Lewis Robbins Wed in Texarkana

Mr and Mrs Lewis Robbins were married on December 28 in Texarkana Arkansas. They arrived in Cedar Rapids Tuesday and are making their home at the Carlton apartments.

Lewis Robbins Carlton Apartments Dee Texarkana Ark Cedar Rapids

Miss Julia Robbins Visits Chicago Friends at 257 Twenty Third Street

Miss Julia Robbins of Chicago is spending a few days in the home of the Misses Frances and Florence Mac Wolfe at 257 Twenty third Street Drive SE.

Julia Robbins Wolfe Chicago Frances and Florence Mac Wolfe Twentythird Street Drive

Sophisticate Society Members Entertained at Georgette Elias Home

Seven members of the Sophisticate society were entertained at Georgette Elias home 189 Nineteenth avenue SW Wednesday evening. Refreshments followed a card game with prizes awarded to Maxine Spencer and Gladys Ressa. Attendees included Mary Frances Batten Maxine Spencer Marie Keibler Phyllis Schluntz Doris McLaushhn Helen Bezdeeny and Gladys Reysa.

Societ Georgette Elias Nineteenth Avenue SW Maxine Spencer Gladys Ressa Mary Frances Batten Marie Keibler Phyllis Schluntz Doris McLaushhn Helen Bezdeeny Gladys Reysa

Picnic Luncheon at Mrs Yessler's Home Entertains Shamrock Club

The Shamrock club was entertained at a Monday afternoon picnic luncheon at Mrs W E Yessler's home 603 Third avenue SW. Attendees included dames A A Hemphill Walter Mott A T Boyer C W Hollingsworth A B Hansen E P Kohout E E Richards C W Browning and Forrest Green.

Shamrock Club W E Yessler Third Avenue Mmesdames A .A. Hemphill Walter Mott A T Boyer C. WV Hollingsworth A B Hansen E P Kohout E. E. Richards W. Browning Forrest Green

Mrs Robertson hosts Jolly Ramblers收

Mrs Elizabeth Robertson entertained the Jolly Ramblers at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs R H Lembaugh and Mrs Harold Homer.

Elizabeth Robertson Grande Avenue SE Jolly Ramblers R. H. Lembaugh Harold Homer

Phi Sigma Tota Society Meets At Poe Home

Phi Sigma Tota, romance language honor society at Coe College, met at Mrs Arthur Poe’s home in Cedar Rapids Thursday afternoon. Jayne Olds of Elkhart presented a review of Andre Maurois En Amerique detailing his impressions from U S lectures and Princeton teaching, followed by a Kreislers violin piece Gla Gitana performed by Virginia Ohmann and accompanist Alice Mae Ottilie.

Coe College Arthur Poe Twenty-seventh Street Jayne Olds Elkhart Coe Andre Maurois Princeton Olds Virginia Ohmann Cedar Rapids Kreislers Gla Gi

Tea for YWCA members honoring Alice Papes

Miss Alice Papes former Girl Reserve secretary of the YWCA is visiting Marion. Hostesses Miss Marguerite Stein Miss Catherine Crane and Miss Lorraine Nelson lead a tea in the association building from 3 to 6 30 pm with board members and friends in attendance. Mrs HH Bennett Miss Catherine Aukerman Miss Mildred Pazdernik and Mrs Frank Brejcha preside during receiving hours.

Alice Papes Girl Reserve Incal Y WW. CA Association Papes South America J.L Papes Marion Marguerite Stein Catherine Crane Industria Lorraine Nelson Health and Recreation Aliss Papes The YWCA HH Bennett Catherine Aukerman Mildred Pazdernik Frank Brejcha

Dutch Treat Group Sleigh Ride gathering details

A Dutch treat sleigh ride party was hosted Wednesday evening at Miss Delite May’s home 288 Fifteenth Street NW. Afterward the group enjoyed refreshments and dancing at the Belvedere with attendees including Phyllis Wiley Keith Cheney Betty Hemsky Don Weber Delite May Dick Petersmith Jean Anderson Fred Dice Marjorie Hogan Kenneth Wiles Marilyn Thompson Bob Scriven Nadine Mott Bob Covayne Mary Scriven Don Richardson Charmion Chapman Ray Hamad Anna Mae Raftis Ray Stumpfs Betty Snyder Howdy Hammill and Monte Linkietter.

Delite May Fifteenth Street NW Belvedere Phyllis Wiley Keith Cheney Betty Hemsky Don Weber Dick Petersmith Jean Anderson Fred Dice Marjorie Hogan Kenneth Wiles Alarilyn Thompson Bob Scriven Nadine Mott Bob Covayne Mary Scriven Don Richardson Charmion Chapman Ray Hamad Anna Mae Raftis Ray Stumpfs Betty Snyder Howdy Hammill Monte Linkietter

Mrs Clyde MacLain speaks on birds at Beta Sigma Phi meeting

Mrs Clyde MacLain was guest speaker at Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi at the Montrose hotel. Introduced by Mrs George Newland she spoke on birds and Iowa state parks. She described bird life conservation efforts by individuals and groups in Iowa and a business meeting followed the program.

Clyde MacLain Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel MaclLain George Newland Iowa

Geraldine Kelly Hosts Sleigh Ride Gathering

Miss Geraldine Kelly of 507 Second Street SW hosted thirty schoolmates for a sleigh ride on Wednesday evening. After the outing, guests were served refreshments at the Kelly home.

Geraldine Kelly Second Street Kelly

Birthday Surprise For Miss Jonia Moore At Home

Miss Jonia Louise Moore celebrated a sixteenth birthday with a surprise party at 120 4 Nineteenth Avenue SW. Edna Wachal won the top prize, and refreshments followed. Attending were Nadine Plummer Charlotte Plummer Edna Wachal Alma Wachal Betts Yanda Leona Striegel Leon Yanda George Martin and Neil Moore.

Jonia Louise Moore Nineteenth Avenue SW Edna Wachal Nadine Charlotte Plummer Edna Alma Wachal Betts Yanda Leona Striegel Leon Yanda George Martin Neil Moore

Miller Dinner Honors Mrs Ward on Birthday

Mr and Mrs R T Miller of 113 Tenth Street SE hosted a Monday dinner at their home in honor of their daughter Mrs George Ward celebrating her birthday.

RT. Miller Tenth Street George Ward

A A W Speaker To Talk On Movies At Meeting

Mrs Gient Waters of Minneapolis will be guest speaker at the American Association of University Women meeting Friday evening at 20 Fourth Avenue SE home of Mrs Donald S Barry. Miss Jennie Pastwall will introduce her as she discusses The Works For Better or For Worse. The business meeting starts at 3 pm led by president Mrs Frank V. Orr.

Gient Waters Minneapolis American Association of University Women Donald S Barry Fourth Avenue Waters Jennie Past Wall Frank V. Orr

Officers Installed by Police Auxiliary at New Station

Mrs Walter A Kansky was installed as president of the Police Auxiliary at a meeting at the new police station on Wednesday. Officers include Walsh as vice president Nemec secretary Prasil treasurer Burton conductor. Conductors: Shannon Kansky Walsh Cunningham Moore. Mrs Haberrie presented officers to Mrs Sam Christensen who conducted the ceremony. Committee reports showed $5 Christmas shoppe trips aided families. donations of $10 to Red Cross flood relief $45 to Salvation Army and $5 to Camp Good Health.

Walter A. Kansky Irs Walsh Henri Nemec Sam Christensen James Simon Kaneky Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Savation Army Camp Good Health Kansky Moore Glenn Walters Burton Harley Simon Ted Simon Lena Glidden City Police

Music Department Tea and Program Wednesday at Cedar Rapids club

Members of the Cedar Rapids Women's Club music department hosted a program and tea Wednesday afternoon at the club house. Mrs S V Shonka reported federation news, Miss Esther Hrenik spoke on current events in music, and Mrs Robert Clark led a discussion on brass instruments. Performances included Walter Smith with Don Quixote selections and other numbers. Mrs Welty accompanied, with hostesses Mrs Clarence Beatty, Mrs Kellogg, and Mrs Lubbock.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club S V Shonka State Federation of Music Clubs Federation Wich Esther Hrenik Robert Clark Don Quixote Strummer Walter Smith Bere Miller Llu Engelman Walter E Goreham

Merta Couple Honored At Surprise Second Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs Emil Merta of 1528 N street SW were honored on their second anniversary with a surprise dinner at home. Guests from Walford Fairfax Swisher Cedar Rapids joined in the celebration including Alfred Schulte Elizabeth Becker Alma Houser Lumir Merta Eleanor Merta William Rohlena Eldo Schulte Edward Houser William Kotek Joe Houser Elmer Kloubee Emily Houser and George Sedilek.

Emil Merta N Street Alfred Schulte Elizabeth Becker Alma Houser Lumir Merta Eleanor Merta Walford William Rohlena Eldo Schulte Edward Houser Fairfax William Kotek Joe Houser Elmer Kloubee Swisher Emily Houser George Sedilek Cedar Rapids

Crawfords Plan Winter Vacation To Southwest

Mr and Mrs William C Crawford and their daughter Joanne of Vernon Drive SE plan a month long south west vacation leaving next week by motor. They will spend several weeks at Sahuaros Ranch near Phoenix Arizona then visit southern California near Los Angeles. Mrs Crawford will be hosted by Mrs Stewart Holmes at a luncheon for eight at 369 Forest Drive SE.

Southland Southwest William C Crawford Vernon Drive Joanne Sahuros Ranch Phoenix Ariz Cedar Rapids Crawford California Los Angeles Stewart Holmes Forest

Phoenician Club and Auxiliary Install Officers

At a Crystal ballroom dinner in the Montrose hotel the Phoenician club installed officers: George Alberts president, George J Nassif vice president, Bob Abceely secretary, Clark Haddy treasurer, Nicholas Habib social chairman. Auxiliary officers installed: Mrs George Farris president, Mrs Clark Haddy vice president, Miss Bertha Abodeely secretary, Mrs Tom Shaheen treasurer, Mrs Sam Suaddy social chairman. Toastmaster B Abraham presided. Miss Geraldine Haddy performed a piano solo before dancing.

Phoenician Club Hele Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Phoenicians George Alberts George J. Nassif Bob Abceely Clark Haddy Nicholas Habib Michael Risss George Farris Bertha Abodeely Tom Shaheen Sam Suaddy B. Abraham Geraldine Haddy

Luncheon Held by Silver Cross Circle of Kings Daughters

Twenty members attended a Wednesday luncheon at the home of Mrs T Frank Hersch 2127 Greenwood Dr SE. President Mrs L L Owen led the meeting with Marjorie Augustine reading New Year greetings from the national president Mrs rly. Mrs V E Porter read a chapter from The Man Nobody Knows by Bruce Barton Founders Day January 26 will be observed with an informal tea at the Montrose Hotel Crystal Room all members invited. Mrs Hersch assisted by Mrs Owen. Mrs Henry J Hromek was a guest.

Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters T. Frank Hersch Greenwood Drive L. L. Owen Marjorie Augustine Rly V E Porter Bruce Barton Montrose Hotel Crystal Room Hersch Owen Henry J. Hromek

Friwoto Camp Fire Group Meets at Garfield School

The Friwoto Camp Fire group met Tuesday afternoon at Garfield school. Roberts' book of rules was studied and handcraft honors were discussed.

Friwoto Garfield School Roberts

P T A and Community Meetings Feature Speakers and Demonstrations

Garfield study club invites all parents to a Thursday 2 30 p m session at the school. Edgewood No 3 Mothers Club meets Friday at 2 00 p m at Mrs J Vanous home with speakers from Cedar Rapids Parent Teacher council. Van Buren P T A held a Tuesday program with singing and hobby exhibits led by Mrs Brown and Miss Nelson.

Garfield Child’s Study Club Community Mothers’ Club of Edgewood No. 3 J. Vanous O Avenue Twentieth Street NW Ajl T P. Smith Cedar Rapids Parent Teacher Council WMT National Congress of Parents and Teachers

Elected President of Camp Fire Board

Mrs J Yessler of 2405 Fourth Avenue SE was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Camp Fire executive board Tuesday night at the annual business meeting in the First Presbyterian church chapel. She succeeds Mrs MR Warren of 2008 Fifth Avenue SE, who has served as president for three consecutive years.

J . Yessler Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids

Local Society Names Attend Community Event

Betty Nemec Burton Watkins Mrs Doris Watkins Mrs William Brown Mrs O Lundquist Dick Hollister and Mrs P H Brown listed among attendees at the social gathering.

Mrstik Betty Nemec Burton Watkins Doris Watkins William Brown O Lundquist Dick Hollister P. H. Brown

Meeting of Buchanan PT A Wednesday Afternoon

Sixty five persons attended a Buchanan PT meeting at the school with Mrs E H Owen presiding. The kindergarten directed by Miss Laura Harper presented numbers by the rhythm band. Miss Ruth Phillips 3B pupils gave a radio program using a classmade microphone. Mr Hallman, principal of Benjamin Franklin high, spoke in place of Miss Frances Prescott who could not attend. Reports were by Mrs Frank Jesina Jr treasurer and Mrs Thomas Suchomel program chairman. Refreshments were served by GA pupils mothers. Mrs Owen and Miss Phillips presided at tea.

van Buren P T. A P. H Brown Nanna Nelson Helen Johnson China Ruth Webster George Naxera Ben Hazen Eilsegret Webber Henry Scherer Rudolph Stroud Earl McDonough Velma Luse Charles Ling John McKee Donne, Lemon Lawrence Kimall Frances Wilson Vernon Havlik Betty Clark Dorothy Zvacek Richard Brown Carl Nelson Billy McQuiston Darlene Knake Eugene Russell Donald Havlik Betty Buchanan PT E H Owen Laura Harper Ruth Phillips Hallman Benjamin Franklin Senior High School Frances Prescott McKinley Junior High School Frank Jesina Thomas Suchomel Owen Phillips

Hopi Life Play Highlights P T A Program in Cleveland

Sixty five members attended the Cleveland P T A meeting with Mrs H N Steele presiding. The second grade under Miss Amy Devitt presented an original Hopi Indian life play tied to their semester study. Cast included Barbara Steele and others. headbands and costumes were student made. William Vesely led a school orchestra in a thirty minute program with soloists Keith Camizzi, William Willett and others. Fourth graders Mathers hosted the social hour with Miss Alta Smith and Miss Adeline Montillon pouring.

Cleveland Marcia McGuire Vincent Bartunek John Ruby Wayne Basler Duane Smith Clyde McMillan C. L. Lewis Dick Johnson Marvin Meyers Richard Clark Gerald Lyman Adolph Poticur Forrest Parker Bobby Hogan Jacqueline Edmonds Glenn Comried Lavonne Krug Richard Rabek William Vesely Donald Krieg Paul McNall Lilly Seafluth Billy Kollman Marvin Sedlaceck Bobby Goodrow Donald Bruns Tommy Freund Doris Olver Mary Ann Paula Eugene Speraw Darrell Beede Hanae Michalek Patricia Slade Richard Gard Norman Paula Keith Camizzi William Willett David Birch Richard Dice Richard Buffington Jack Stanton Mathers Harry Wright Alta Smith Adeline Montillon

First In Series Of Bridge Parties By B P W Club

The Business and Professional Women's club will host the first of two bridge parties Friday evening at the Bungalow of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company. The event supports a regional conference in Cedar Rapids next October when the local club hosts delegates from eight states. Mrs Merle Harris leads the division organizing the fairs with captains Edith Williamson Etta Loyka Lucille Gove and Marie Petras assisted by Marjorie Augustine Mary Dunlap Dorothy Meeker and Bertha Groves.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Merle Harris Cedar Rapids Harvis Edith Williamson Etta Loyka Lucille Gove Marie Petras Marjorie Augustine Mary Dunlap Dorothy Meeker Bertha Groves

Betsy Ross Theta Rho Installs New Officers

The Betsy Ross Theta Rho girls club held a formal installation at Sokol hall on Tuesday evening. Agnes Hermanek and Irma Zahradnik led the ceremony with Miriam Stehlik as Worthy President and a full slate of officers and appointed posts announced. Meetings will be held Tuesdays.

Betsy Ross Theta Rho Sokol Hall Agnes Hermanek Irma Zahradnik Miriam Stehlik Doris Seabrooke Velma Shimek Edna Taszler Charldcen Lorene Miss Stehlik Marian Jefferson Irene Stourac Ruth Stourac Jennie Doupmik Agnes Hermanck Mildred Pazdernik Kathryn Schamberger Evelyn Hillmer Inside Guardian Maxine Spencer Outside Guardian Lorraine Blazck Marjorie Sullivan First Herald Virginia Hillmer Second Herald Gladys Coats Third Lucille Ki

Navy Mothers Club Honors New Officers at Picnic

Members of the Navy Mothers Club of America Chapter No. 32 hosted a picnic supper at the YWCA Tuesday evening to honor new recruiting officers E. E. Moon and J. W. Keene. About 100 people attended with games singing and dancing after supper. Mrs. John Yuza presented gifts to the officers and their wives on behalf of the chapter.

Navy Mothers Club of America Chapter No. 32 E. E. Moon J. W. Keene John Yuza

Spinsters Club Hosts Sleighride for Miss Arline Selzer

The Spinsters club will host a sleighride evening for Miss Arline Selzer a student leaving the district to attend another school Guests meet at Miss Betty Thoennes home 373 Sixteenth Street SE for the bob sled ride ending at the Y W C A Chaperones include O A Thoennes and Mrs D H Jackson Mrs Selzer and Mrs Thoennes attend with Misses Betty Ann Becker Glennys Jackson Bonnie Mae Diebold Mary Catherine Bormann Mary Jane Borman Patricia Goslin Gloria [text truncation]

Spinsters Club Arline Selzer Immaculate Conception Betty Thoennes Sixteenth Street SE W C. A O. A. Thoennes D. H. Jackson Selzer Mrs. Thoennes Betty Ann Becker Glennys Jackson Bonnie Mae Diebold Mary Catherine Bormann Mary Jane Bormann Patricia Goslin Gloria

Local leaders named in community list

Zimanek Louise Buck Peter McHugh Bill Robinson Fred Condon Dean O'Toole Steve Stramel Charles Imig Bill Hester Leo Morrissey Bob Hosford Gus Pusateri are listed as participants in the civic page.

Mrs George Starr Hosts Luncheon At Home

Mrs George Starr of 1727 Avenue NE hosted a small Thursday luncheon at her residence. The afternoon featured a duplicate contract bridge session among attendees.

George Starr Avenue NE

Morgenthau Opposes New Taxes in Treasury Testimony

Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr told a House Appropriations subcommittee during secret sessions that he opposes new taxes amid a business recession. He argued to maintain the existing tax base and rejected subsidies for domestic silver producers as part of the 1937 treasury appropriation debate.

Washington

Treasury official cites factors behind recession and policy needs

The secretary notes two drivers of the slowdown seasonal influences and excessive inventories. He argues the stabilization fund must continue beyond June 30 1939 and that budget balancing should rely on economics rather than higher taxes.

Treasury

Bodies of 10 mine blast victims found in Marwick mine

Pittsburgh reports the last two victims Frank Ciesielski and Anthony Weiner recovered as rescuers search a three mile underground passage after a fatal blast. Eight bodies had been recovered earlier, and officials warn of dangerous gases hindering further rescue attempts.

Pittsburgh Frank Ciesielski Anthony Weiner Marwick C. W. Gibbs Harwick Company H Edgar Sweet Matthew H. Anderson Harwick Anderson

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Dr. and Mrs. Hickok Trs Stuart Ohio Mrs. Darling Second Avenue Phi Sigma Tota Society of Coe Poe Miss Papes Mrs. Maclain Mrs. Waiwd Kemble Iowa Theater Building Glen M. Waters Music Department Emil Mertas Crawfords P.T.A. Meetings Garfield Edgewood No van Buren Brabbit-Taylor Music C60 King Band First Ave Eer Ss Ranier Enzler’s Second Avenue SE Camp Fire Board J. U. Yessler Buchanan B. P.W Betsy Ross Theta Rio Navy Mothers Club Morgenthau Mak” Sportets Goodyear Thomas Keffer Joseph Koprivnikar Frank Harpster Kensington Joseph Prelesnick Cheswick Joseph Lerch John Kruszek Doss Nicholas Polile McCready Timmie
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