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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1936

Page

3

Ebys Celebrate 25th Anniversary Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Moray L. Eby hosted a dinner at their 1056 First Avenue East home for their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The event honored guests including Mr. and Mrs. Don Barnes who depart February first for Australia for two months. Guests wore white and silver table decor. Barnes will open letters at sea.

John M. Grimm Delbert R. Ashby Wayne J. Foster Henry M. Files Howard Green R. D. Hunting Leland C. Miller R. H. Pickford Sumner D. Quarton Frank C. Welch Verne Marshall

Missionary Blanche Stevens to Visit Weld Home

Miss Blanche Y Stevens a missionary from Syen Chun in northern Korea arrives Thursday to spend two days as guest at the home of Prof and Mrs LeRoy D Weld 1838 Blake boulevard SE They will host an informal open house Thursday evening Stevens is en route to New York City for study at Columbia University before returning to Korea She spent months furlough with her parents in Shenandoah Mrs Weld met Stevens in Suen Chun on a world trip two years ago.

Blanche Y. Stevens Syen Chun Korea LeRoy D. Weld Blake Boulevard Weld Miss Stevens New York City Columbia University Shenandoah

Miss Betty Roth Leaves for New York City

Miss Betty Roth daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter K Roth of 349 Park Terrace SE leaves Wednesday for Chicago en route to New York City where she will enter the New York Fine and Applied Arts or a similar institution in 1920.

Betty Roth Walter K. Roth Park Terrace SE Chicago New York City New York Sence Ee Fine and Applied Arts

Laurel Wreath Scouts Honor Graduating Members

The Laurel Wreath Girl Scouts troop No. 4 held a dinner at Lincoln school to honor graduates Aretha Shimek Gladys Moore Rose Marie Borecky and Janet Holmes. Thetis Holmes was toastmaster and Miss Mitchel former Lincoln teacher attended with guests including Gladys Holmes Lillian Moore and Verna Holmes.

Girl Scouts Lincoln School Thetis Holmes Gladys Holmes Miss Mitchel Rose Marie Borecky Gladys Moore Lillian Moore Verna Holmes Aretha Shimek Janet Holmes Betty Joy Thune Helen Huff Maxine Rebec Dorothy Davis Frances Gatrelle

Kenwood PTA Executive Board Picnic Meeting

Members of the Kenwood P T A executive board were entertained at a picnic luncheon Tuesday at the home of president Mrs. M. S. Reeder. A brief business meeting followed.

Kenwood P. T. A M. S. Reeder Thirty-third Street L. P. Mills J. Houts H. F. Lambertsen M. C. Kehne Lee Coy J. J. Shepard Marshall Brebner Ed Cohrs Leslie Crabbs Walter Berry H. L. Henkle Kenneth Kohl David Whittingham Forrest Clemens R. E. Atherton Reeder Harlow F. Robinson

P E O Founders Day Luncheon Planned for Saturday

Unaffiliated P E O members and visitors are invited to the annual Founders Day luncheon at the Montrose hotel Saturday at 12 30 p m Reservations may be made by calling Mrs R R Williamson dial 24696 Mrs Frances Carrell of Keokuk state president will be a special guest and Mrs Winona Reeves also of Keokuk editor of the P E O Record will be guest speaker Mrs Reeves is aspest supreme president of the E O

Montrose Hotel R. R. Williamson Dial Frances Carrell Keokuk Winona Reeves P. E. O. Record Reeves the .E. O

Craven Shuttleworths Buffet Supper Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. V Craven Shuttleworth of 1801 Second Avenue SE will entertain at a buffet supper at their home Wednesday evening. Twelve guests will be included in the party.

Mrs Graves Hosts Tri Delta Bridge Luncheon

Mrs H N Graves of 2142 Blake Boulevard SE entertained the Tri Delta bridge club at the Commonwealth tea room with a dessert luncheon and bridge on Wednesday. Covers were laid for twelve.

H. N. Graves Blake Boulevard Tri Delta Bridge Club Commonwealth Tea Room

Phi Sigma Iota Dinner and Program at Coe College

The Zeta chapter of Phi Sigma Iota will host a dinner and program at Voorhees hall after a banquet. Virginia Ohman will play violin, Rose Closson will sing with Ruth Nehls on piano, and Marian Bruner along with others will present the medieval play L Homme Que Epousa une Femme Macette.

Zeta Phi Sigma Iota Coe College Voorhees Hall Virginia Ohman Rose Closson Ruth Nehls Marian Bruner Joseph Faulkner Alice Thompson Conger Metcalf Sinclair Thompson David Stookey Raymond Smith Avery Gage Society

Ruskin Sandbourne Presents Six Pupils in Studio Recital

Ruskin Sandbourne presents six pupils in his thirty third studio program Thursday at 8 p.m. at 107 Thirteenth Street SE. The public is invited. Selections include works by Mozart Schumann Beethoven Chopin Debussy and others performed as duos and solos by pupils Adair Bilbro Hart Laker Franks Wells and Klaus Johnny.

Etty Mae Becker Schumann de Rogers Onna Jeanne Laker David Franks Schatz Debussy Margaret Wells

Jane Boyd Circle to Meet for Luncheon and White Elephant Sale

Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet for luncheon Thursday at 1824 Grande avenue SE. Mrs. Frank Young hosts assisted by Mrs. Fred Niemeier and Mrs. Della Reynolds. Members are asked to bring items for a white elephant sale.

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters Frank Young Grande Avenue SE Fred Niemeier Della Reynolds

St. Matthew’s P. T. A. meeting announced

The elementary study group of St. Matthew's P. T. A. will meet Thursday at 7 45 p.m. with Mrs. E. J. Keough at 115 Twenty-seventh street drive SE.

St. Matthew's St. Matthew's P. T. A E. J. Keough Twenty-seventh Street Drive

Sunny Atmosphere To Be Given Party At Country Club

Cedar Rapids hosts a Hawaiian themed gala at the Cedar Rapids Country Club as the C R C C ship drops anchor in Hawaii Saturday evening. Attendees wear warm weather attire amid palm groves, with dancing, flowers, and playful games despite cold weather outside.

Cedar Rapids Hawaii Cedar Rapids Country Club Country Club

Daughters of Isabella Study Club Meet at Montrose Hotel

Miss Mary McLaughlin will lead the discussion at the Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Montrose hotel.

Mary McLaughlin the Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Montrose Hotel

Four Local Women Honored At S U S Hawkeye Staff

Cedar Rapids women gain editorial and circulation roles on the Hawkeye yearbook staff at the University of Iowa. Marion Hurst is organizations editor with Janet Coquillette as assistant. Theda Myers and Edith Hersch named circulation staff.

Cedar Rapids Hawkeye University of Iowa Marion Hurst O. H. Cuddy Fifth Avenue SE Janet Coquillette S. E. Coquillette Knollwood Drive Theda Myers Carl Myers Edith Hersch T. F. Hersch Greenwood Drive SE

Wanakena Camp Fire Progressive Dinner Tour

The Wanakena Camp Fire group held a progressive dinner with six homes hosting each course. Hosts included Diana Brokaw Ginger Cuddy Mrs Wells C Peck Mary Engledow Jean Thompson Kathryn Claassen and Magdalene Carns at their residences.

Wanakena Diana Brokaw Ginger Cuddy Wells C. Peck Mary Engledow Jean Thompson Kathryn Claassen Magdalene Carns

Mrs. Morgan Addresses Mothers Group On Religious Education

Iowa City lecturer Mrs. William Morgan spoke to twenty two leaders of young people at St. Pauls church and to a Mothers group about the unconscious influence of religious education in home and community life. She urged early non labelled religious experiences and opportunities for adolescents to discuss their problems.

William Morgan Iowa City St. Paul’s Church H. R. van Slyck Morgan Robert Armstrong Roberta Owens H. J. Owens Marshall Hickman W. F. Protzman Armstrong Harold Skinner Forest Rutgers Neely Hill L. W. Dooley W. D. Moore Mrs. Morgan

Church Education Focus Aids Adolescent Growth

Mrs. Morgan states the church must create space for teenagers to grow and view religion as relevant to daily life. The event lists committee members including Mrs. J. D. Houser Mrs. J. E. Denton and Miss Sertha Pownall with attendees named such as Wayne Foster Forest Rutgers Warner Danforth M. R. Warren Ruth Smith Arthur Brooks C. A. Love Lloyd Grover and others.

Church Mrs. Morgan J. D. Houser J. E. Denton Sertha Pownall Wayne Foster Forest Rutgers Warner Danforth M. R. Warren Ruth Smith Arthur Brooks C. A. Love Lloyd Grover Carl Rubens R. W. Greene Forest Protzman F. C. Waples Arthur Fisher William Boardman Elizabeth Bender Marvel Foster Denton Miss Pownall

Towa Club Officials In Washington For Federation Work

Mrs. H C Houghton Jr of Red Oak heads Iowa delegation to Washington for General Federation winter board meeting and gift presentation. Mrs. Henry Taylor of Bloomfield discusses federal housing work and attends executive events. Mrs. William Larrabee of Iowa City joins for diplomacy dinner and table gift. Houghton to stay for cause and cure of war conference Jan 20 28.

H. C. Houghton, Jr Red Oak Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Henry Taylor Bloomfield General Federation William Larrabee Iowa City Iowa Washington, D. C Taylor Federal Housing Administration Houghton Larrabee General

Beta Delphian meeting on women power talks

Beta Delphian society meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Roosevelt hotel Miss Zoe Varney discusses Woman's Power and Position in China and Mrs Anna Marr discusses Woman's Power and Position in Japan

Beta Delphian Society Roosevelt Hotel Zoe Varney China Anna Marr Japan

Knouf Guests Leave After Iowa City Visit

Mrs. Hazel G. Carlstrom of Iowa City and her daughter Mildred return home following a visit with Misses Vina and Tillie Knouf at 125 Thirty-sixth street NE.

Hazel G. Carlstrom Iowa City Mildred Vina Tillie Knouf Thirty-sixth Street

Yerkes Weds Alma Wetzstein in Marshalltown

Miss Alma Wetzstein daughter of Mrs. Chris Wetzstein of Marshalltown wed Kirk B. Yerkes of Marshalltown formerly of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony at St Pauls Methodist church was performed by Rev A A Brooks with H C Jensen of Cedar Rapids in attendance. The bride, a nurse and lab tech, works for Dr Grove W Harris. the groom, Tremont company manager, is a University of Iowa alumnus. They will reside at 107 West Church streetMarshalltown after a Florida honeymoon.

Alma Wetzstein Chris Wetzstein Marshalltown Kirk B. Yerkes Cedar Rapids S. T. Whipple C. C. Yerkes Tama St. Paul’s Methodist Church A. A. Brooks H. C. Jensen Florida Yerkes West Church Street

Anton Kloubec Celebrates Eighty-Second Birthday

Anton Kloubec turned eighty two with a surprise party Tuesday at his daughter Mrs. Harry L Smiths home. Attendees included relatives C H Hunter and daughter Gladys Henry Kloubee Truly Harry L Smith and children Harold Robert Marguerite Louis Mikulecky Leona Theodore Hickson Rose Mc Endree and Frances plus Arthur Beers Lumir Hanzlik and Mrs John Mosburg. Born in Czechoslovakia he came to the United States at age ten and has lived in Cedar Rapids since then.

Anton Kloubee Harry L. Smith Mr. Smith C. H. Hunter Gladys Henry Kloubee Truly Harold Robert Marguerite Louis Mikulecky Leona Theodore Hickson Rose McEndree Frances Arthur Beers Lumir Hanzlik John Mosburg Kloubec Czechoslovakia United States Cedar Rapids

Doris Huntington Weds Lester Kimes in Cedar Rapids

Doris Huntington of Rowan and Lester Kimes of Cedar Rapids were married at John Huss Presbyterian Church Tuesday night with Rev. Joseph Bren officiating. Attendants Mary Metrey and Dale Huntington joined the couple who will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Doris Huntington Rowan Lester Kimes Cedar Rapids John Huss

Junior American Czechs Install New Officers

Dr. Leo B Sedlacek was installed as president of Junior American Czechs No 388 C S A at a dinner meeting with eighty five members and guests at the C S P S building Frank Stanek led the installation and senior officers were named The retiring president Milo Mitralsky received a plaque for two years of service and the event included a toast program and entertainment

Leo B. Sedlacek Frank Stanek Frank Sysel Dorothy Dvorak Milo Heral James Hamouz Edward Zvacek Wendl Lippert Sentinel Joseph J. Janeba Page Milo F. Mitralsky Theodore B. Hlubucek Louis J. Pochobrads Joseph Janeba Jame Hamouz Milo Sedlacek

Klevers Entertain for Sixth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Lewis Klever hosted the Tirzah society at their Wilson avenue SW home for the couples sixth wedding anniversary celebration. Prizes in 500 and pinochle went to Mr and Mrs Henry Hofmaster of Marengo Mrs Dorothy Drew Mrs Lena Youngton O F Quick and Harry Ramming. Others included Mrs O F Quick Mr and Mrs George Sheldon Mr and Mrs W R Parsons Mrs Harry Ramming Mr and Mrs Joe Stang Mr and Mrs Ezra Lenway Mr and Mrs Will Duncan and many Mesdames Mitzi Gugenbuel Sylva Peet Mattie Phillips Tillie Luke Margaret Melsh Etta Hanson Edna Vosburgh plus the Misses Mary Quick Mildred Gillen Margaret Mary Gertrude Melsh and Robert Melsh.

Lewis Klever Wilson Avenue Tirzah Society Klevers Henry Hofmaster Ma~rengo Dorothy Drew Lena Youngton O. F. Quick Harry Ramming George Sheldon W. R. Parsons Joe Stang Ezra Lenway Will Duncan Mitzi Gugenbuel Sylva Peet Mattie Phillips Tillie Luke Margaret Melsh Etta Hanson Edna Vosburgh Mary Quick Mildred Gillen Margaret Mary Gertrude Melsh Robert Melsh

Blue Triangle Club Dinner at YWCA With White Elephant

The Blue Triangle club will meet at the Y W C A for dinner Thursday at 6 p m. After dinner members will hold a white elephant party. Household employees interested in joining should reserve at the Y W C A by 10 a m Thursday.

Blue Triangle Club

Beethoven Club To Meet Thursday At 10

Mrs Flora Hromatko Taylor will lead a chamber music program at the Beethoven club meeting set for Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce. An audition for new members is scheduled at 9 a.m. with a board meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Flora Hromatko Taylor Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce Mortis Katzott Taylor Irene Campbeel Brahms Margaret ‘Hearn Virginia’ Ohman

Cedar Rapids Art Department showcases metal work program

Mrs. Robert B. Davis demonstrated craftsmanship in metals at the Cedar Rapids Woman's club art department meeting. She showed copper and pewter plates pewter and chromium boxes a pewter sconce and a silver necklace and bracelet. P. J. Flanders spoke on The Art of Photo Engraving with lantern slides and materials. The department joined the Penny Art Fund to buy Iowa art.

Robert B. Davis Cedar Rapids Woman's Club C. A. Novotny F. W. Mulson Iowa A. N. Palmer Henry J. Hromek Art Department

Delta Delphian to discuss American Landscape Painters

Mrs. Carl Linge will lead a Delta Delphian discussion on American Landscape Painters at the Delta meeting. The session is Thursday at 9 30 a m located at the Y W C A.

Carl Linge Delta Delphian

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ebys L.D. Weld Miss Roth Kenwood Executive Board John Amy P.E.O. Founders’ Day Craven Shuttleworths Mrs. Graves P. T. A. Meetings D. O. I. Study Club Wanakena Camp Towa Club Washington Beta Delphian Knouf Lew Universal Credit Company Ford America Gene Glenn Jake Lena Des Moines Anton Kloubec Delta Delpihian Furrier
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