Waldo Peirce Works Exhibit Opens at Cedar Rapids Gallery
Traveling exhibit of Waldo Peirce paintings arrives at Cedar Rapids Art Association Gallery in the public library. Opening Sunday 3:30 to 5:30 includes a gallery talk by Edvin J. Bruns and tea by Mrs. Harold N. Graves. Exhibit runs about three weeks. Peirce’s work is in major museums and he counts Ernest Hemingway as a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Waldo Peirce
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Public Library
Edvin J. Bruns
Peirce
Association
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Whitney Museum of American Art
New York City
Addison Gallery
Andover
Mass
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
Ernest Hemingway
Spain
Phillips Academy
May
Harvard University
Cedar Rapids Radio Council Luncheon Postponed to Jan 25
The luncheon for all member organizations of the Cedar Rapids Radio council, scheduled for Saturday, is postponed to January 25 and will be held at the Roosevelt hotel. Dr I H Clay Harshbarger of Iowa is the speaker, with Mrs. Charles E Roberts as luncheon chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Radio Council
Roosevelt Hotel
Ih Clay Harshbarger
Lowaers
Charles E Roberts
Mrs George S Josselyn Hosts Cedar Rapids Bridge Club
Mrs Geerge S Josselyn welcomed members of her bridge club to a Friday afternoon luncheon at 217 Thirty third Street Drive SE Cedar Rapids. Among guests was Mrs Samuel F E Paul of Oakland California visiting friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geerge S. Josselyn
Thirty -Third Street Drive
Bridge Club
Samuel FE Paul
Oakland Calif
Cedar Rapids
Moores to dine at Pickwick club dinner party
Mr and Mrs S P Moore of 1630 First Avenue East host Friday evening at the Pickwick club. Twelve have been invited to share courtesy and diversion of the evening with cards.
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S P Moore
First Avenue E
Pickwick Club
Luncheon Bridge Socials And Local Visits Highlight Week
Mrs Clark W Chandler hosted a Friday luncheon for her bridge club at 344 Woodland Dr SE with guest Mrs Louie Christiansen. Mr and Mrs Harold Hess traveled to Flint Michigan to visit relatives and plan a Chicago weekend. United Commercial Travelers auxiliary was entertained at 1014 Maplewood Dr NE with a picnic lunch and bridge and prizes awarded to Mrs Jay Parker Mrs Carolyn Cole and Walter Krebs. Guests included Mrs Kidd and Mrs Tim Wahle. The Mange Dining club met at 917 H Ave NW with members Bernice Wilson Irene Antles Margaret Newman Jo Milota Dorothy Johnson and Miss Geraldine Apfel. Miss Wilson spoke on Randolph Field and San Antonio TX. Miss Antles gave a reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark W. Chandler
Woodland Drive
Louie Christiansen
United Commercial Travelers Auxilary
W.L Glessner
Virgil Glessner
Maplewood Drive
Jay Parker
Carolyn Cole
Walter Krebs
Kidd
Tim Wahle
Mange
Chilh
Geraldine Apfel
H Avenue NW
Bernice Wilson
Irene Antles
Margaret Newman
Jo Milota
Dorothy Johnson
Miss Apfel
Miss Wilson
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Tex
Antles
Mrs Eckert Leaves for Chicago to Visit Stone Couple
Mrs. LA Eckert of 1816 Fourth avenue SE departs Friday for Chicago for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Eckert
Chicago
LA. Eckert
Fourth Avenue SE
George Stone
Mr and Mrs Trousdale Start Motor Trip to Mexico
Mr and Mrs Farl E Trousdale of 9324 Second Avenue SE left Tuesday for Amarillo Texas where they will be hosted by Mr and Mrs RR Pinkney for a motor trip through Mexico and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farl E Trousdale
Second Avenue SE
Amarillo
Tex
RR. Pinkney
Mexico
California
Luncheon for H N Circle of the King’s Daughters
Nineteen members and guest Florence Narber met Thursday at 1648 A avenue NE for a luncheon hosted by Mrs W H Richards. Mrs Bertram P Puckett presided and Mrs T C Baker led devotions. The group spent the afternoon sewing for the Red Cross.
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Florence Narber
H N. Circle of the King’s Daughters
W. H. Richards
Bertram P. Puckett
T. C. Baker
Red Cross
Dessert Luncheon Hosts Ethel Evans Circle of Kings Daughters
Mrs Hoyt Thomas hosted a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1616 Maplewood Drive NE for the Ethel Evans circle of the Kings Daughters. Mrs Bert Teeters led devotions on beauty of character from Louise Leibert Meditations and Mrs Helen Yanaway conducted Bible study on Why We Pray with Mrs Harold Beorkrem as guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Thomas
Maplewood Drive
Ethel Evans
King's Daughters
Bert Teeters
Louise Leibert
Helen Yanaway
Harold Beorkrem
Typographical Auxiliary Plans Luncheon and Card Party
Sixteen members met Wednesday evening at 838 First Avenue East to arrange a luncheon hosted by Mesdames Everett King George Klumpar and John Kohl. A benefit card party is set for February 18 in the Glow room of the Gas Company with Mrs Norman Smith in charge. Hostesses at the meeting were Mrs Walter Euken and Mrs John Frasher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue E
Everett King
George Klumpar
John Kohl
Gas Company
Norman Smith
Walter Euken
John Frasher
Isla Calvert to Wed Vernon Minor in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs B A Ditzler announce the engagement of their daughter Isla Calvert to Vernon Minor son of Mr and Mrs Alma Minor of Wallacek. The wedding will be held at the United Brethren parsonage in Cedar Rapids on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Ditzler
Thirdy
First Street Drive
Isla Calvert
Vernon Minor
Mklrs
Alme Minor
Wallacek
United Brethren Parsonage
Cedar Rapids
Past Noble Grands Install Officers at Maine lodge hall
The Past Noble Grands association installed Bess Dytert as past president and Anna Mc Creedy as president. New officers include Florence Peterson as vice president and Lenora Schuknecht as secretary with Alice Andrie as financial secretary and Gertrude Jackman as treasurer. Emma K Hoffer served as chaplain and Margaret Noblett as musician. Emma K Hoffer led the service with staff including Julia Barta as marshal and Addie Sleight as vice president. Committee appointments covered Calendar, invitation, entertain ment and more with Bessie Bachman and Verena Gosnell among chairs and Julia Stefan as escort. Refreshments were provided by Bessie Bachman’s committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bess Dytert
Noble Grands Association
Anna McCreedy
Maine Lodge Hall
Florence Peterson
Lenora Schuknecht
Alice Andrie
Gertrude Jackman
Emma K Hoffer
Margaret Noblett
Emma K. Hoffer
Marshal
Julia Barta
Addie Sleight
Mayme Kronick
Bessie Bachman
Verbena Gosnell
Augusta Ahlgren
Julia Stefan
Libbie Howard
Mamie Mather
Mattie Hronik
Laura Burianek
Calendar
Verhena Gosnell
Council fire of memories at Nina-Chinka Camp Fire group
The Nina-Chinka Camp Fire group held a council fire of memories Monday afternoon at guardian Mrs A I Mason’s home 2307 B avenue NE. Pegay Mellrath president lit the fire with a taper from the fourth anniversary council fire as Remember was sung. Mary Ellen Rogers and Jerry Lou Hart directed pantomiming of group activities and songs. Each girl received a Needlework Guild head for her contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina-Chinka
the Guardian
A. I. Mason
Avenue NE
Pegay Mellrath
Mary Ellen Rogers
Jerry Lou Hart
Needlework Guild
Jolly Ramblers Card Club Hostess Event
Mrs Elizabeth Robertson hosted the Jolly Ramblers at her home on Wednesday afternoon at 1909 Grande Avenue SE. Prizes were won by Mesdames Leo Smith Emma Potter Walter Phillips and Ruben H Leinbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Robertson
Grande Avenue SE
Jolly Ramblers
Leo Smith
Emma Potter
Walter Phillips
Ruben H. Leinbaugh
McEnanys Honored At Housewarming
Mr and Mrs P C McEnany of 1962 C Avenue NE were honored by friends at a housewarming Wednesday evening. Court whist followed by refreshments. the couple received a gift and guests gave white elephant presents. Prizes went to Mr Monfort, Mr and Mrs Watters, and Mrs Groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P C. McEnany
C Avenue NE
McEnany
Henry Duttweiler
H. H Monfort
R. K Watters
R. A. Groom
William New
Jack Smith
George Hogan
Verne Olmstead
Dwight Lupton
Charles Hiscrete
Peter Simon
Keith Dunn
L. Watters
L. H Kollman
Honor Grace Anderson at Thursday party
Miss Mary Kathryn Carns and Miss Berdine Bokhaus hosted a party at the Bokhaus home for Grace Anderson before her Feb 1 marriage to J. F. Juracek. Bingo entertained guests, including Mildred and Dorothy Scarry Gladys Walker Leis Martin Jane Baker Mrs. Lloyd Neece and Mrs. R. D. Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Anderson
J. F. Juracek
Mary Kathryn Carns
Berdine Bokhaus
Bokhaus
Fourteenth Street SE
Mildred
Dorothy Scarry
Gladys Walker
Leis Martin
Jane Baker
Lloyd Neece
R. D. Wilson
Brothers visiting Louis Rosenbaum at 1721 Grande Ave SE
House guests of Mr and Mrs Louis Rosenbaum are Mr Rosenbaum's brothers and sisters in law from New York and Chicago. The three couples arrived by train Wednesday night and will travel to Lincoln Nebraska on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Rosenbaum
Grande Avenue SE
Mr. Rosenbaum
Ben Rosenbaum
New York City
David H Rosenbaum
Chicago
Lincoln, Neb
Pivateers Meet at Mrs Vanous Home in January Session
The Pivateers gathered at 1851 Ellis boulevard NW for the January meeting hosted by Mrs Robert Vanous. Miss Libbie Machacek and Miss Labbie Holecek assisted as hostesses. card prizes went to Miss Holecek and Miss Geraldine Lanka. Present were numerous Misses including Hradecky Kralik Zemlicka Stepanek Lorenc Lanka Machacek Holecek and others along with Mesdames Kuba Drahovzal Melsha Dvorak Machacek Drahovzal Lippert Brejcha and Vanous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Vanous
Ellis Boulevard
Vanous
Libbie Machacek
Labbie Holecek
Miss Holecek
Geraldine Lanka
Erma Hradecky
Mary Ann Kralik
Martha Zemlicka
Eleanore Stepanek
Charleen Lorenc
Maxine Bendorf
Lillian Samek
Gamma Delta Sigma class elects new officers
Mrs Alice Gustafsson was elected president of the Gamma Delta Sigma class of First Evangelical church Thursday evening at the home of Mrs L L Lovan 1343 B avenue NE Other new officers are Mrs Frank Danberg vice president Mrs Charles Woodward secretary and Mrs Talitha Carr treasurer and Mrs Rollin T Heald treasurer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Gustafsson
Gamma Delta Sigma
First Evangelical Church
L. L. Lovan
B Avenue NE
Frank Danberg
Charles Woodward
Talitha Carr
Rollin T. Heald
Malta Chapter OES to Install Members at Masonic Hall
Malta chapter No. 415 OES will hold its annual installation Saturday at the Masonic hall. Dinner is served at 6 15 p m for past matrons patrons and Cedar and Marion chapters officers. Installation at 7 45 p m invites all members. Dancing will conclude the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
O.es
Masonic Hall
Cedar and Marion
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club current events group picnic
Thirty members of the current events department met Wednesday at the club house with members of the international relations group for a picnic luncheon. The program on National Defense was led by Mrs. S. C. Stookey, Mrs S. R. Hawkins, Mrs. Emil Rasmussen, Mrs. Aulden Griffin, and Mrs. W. R. Foor took part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
National Defense
S. C. Stookey
S. R. Hawkins
Emil Rasmussen
Aulden Griffin
W. R. Foor
Master Barbers Auxiliary Plans Annual Dinner Dance
In Killian's tea room a luncheon meeting of 18 Master and Journeyman Barbers auxiliary members set an annual dinner dance for February 3. Mrs. Chris Robinson led the session, and the afternoon featured card games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killian’s Tea Room
Master and Journeyman Barbers Auxiliary
Chris Robinson
Delta Theta Chi Meeting Reports Pledge
Delta Theta Chi met at Mrs. Hazel Pettit's home on 1277 Hazel Drive NE. Alberta Hoye reviewed the book Embezzled Heaven. Adelyn Mickel was pledged into the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Theta Chi
Hazel Pettit
Hazel Drive
Alberta Hoye
Adelyn Mickel
Camp Fire group meets at St. Matthew's School
Otyokwa Camp Fire group gathered Tuesday afternoon in the basement of St. Matthew's School with guardian Mrs LeRoy Quinn. Members worked on requirements for trail seekers wood gatherers and fire makers ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otyokwa
St. Matthew's School
LeRoy Quinn
Fun Night at the YWCA After Basketball Game
A Fun Night party is planned at the YWCA tonight from 9 30 to 12 after the basketball game. The event invites attendees to unwind with friends and enjoy activities and light refreshments.
Z. Cook Women's Relief Corps Meeting Highlights 1941
The Z. Cook Women s Relief Corps met in the Memorial building for a business session. Committees were appointed for the year including auditing Ella Frear Eva Kisinger and Alice Flint. relief Mary Judd Cora Farley Etta Lefebvre. cards Eva Kisinger. floral Anita Endsley. conference Jeanne Lindsey Sophie Pilicer Anita Endsley. buying Mary Martin Millie Osborne Florence Sherman. kitchen Florence Sherman. dining room Edith Greenlee. Mrs Ruth Brussard was initiated. Installing conductor for the 1941 ceremonies was Mrs Minnie Lukehart. Kensington day on January 30 will support sewing for the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Building
Ella Frear
Eva Kisinger
Alice Flint
Mary Judd
Cora Farley
Etta Lefebvre
Anita Endsley
Jeanne Lindsey
Sophie Pilicer
Mary Martin
Millie Osborne
Nassifs Entertain With Syri-Amnettes Honor Guest
Mr and Mrs George A Nassif of 348 Eighteenth Street SE hosted the Syr Amnettes Monday evening to honor Mrs Floyd Nassif who departed Tuesday for Columbus Ohio to join Dr Nassif in his internship at St Anthony’s hospital. Mrs Floyd Nassif is former Lorraine Farah of the city. A midnight supper followed with guests including Bertha Abodeely Victoria Emaleen and Martha Risk Mary Haddy Mary Sheronick Selma Haddy Lucille and Madeline Risk Geraldine Haddy Deloris Farah Mrs Sam Nassif Shikabe Nassif Mr and Mrs M Koury and Sandra Koury Emily Abodeely Rev and Mrs Thomas Abodeely Mr and Mrs Emil Farah Joseph Shaheen of Conger Minn Edward Hanna of Sioux City and Sabin Nassif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Nassif
Eighteenth Street
Floyd Nassif
Columbus
Emaleen
Martha Risk
Mary Haddy
Mary Sheronick
Selma Haddy
Lucille
Madeline Risk
Geraldine Haddy
Fidelis
Deloris Farah
Sam Nassif
Shikabe Nassif
M Koury
Sandra Koury
Emily Abodeely
Thomas Abodeely
Emil Farah
Joseph Shaheen
Conger
Minn
Edward Hanna
Sioux City
Sabin Nassif
Philanthropic Dept Meets At Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
The philanthropic department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club met Thursday afternoon in the Maple room of the clubhouse for sewing and tea. Hostesses were Mrs. Frank Oxley and Mrs. Clarence Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Maple
Frank Oxley
Clarence Smith
Immaculate Conception Parlor Bridge Night Honors Local Ladies
The Immaculata circle met in the Immaculate Conception school parlors Wednesday evening. Hostesses were Misses Florence Hughes Margaret Hughes and Mary Margaret Hoff. Bridge prizes went to Miss Jane Glenn and Mrs Leonard Wlach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculata
Immaculate Conception
Florence and
Margaret Hughes
Mary Margaret Hoff
Jane Glenn
Leonard Wlach
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Plans Montrose Dinner Dance
Beta Iota chapter along with Beta Sigma Phi members met at the Montrose hotel with 17 attendees. They announced a formal dinner dance for the three chapters on February 8 at the Montrose hotel, with no outside guests. Miss Eleanore Condon led the educational program on Speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Iota
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Montrose Hotel
Eleanore Condon
Westward Immigration Topic at Home Club Picnic
The American home department club gathered after the club house on Wednesday for a picnic luncheon with 35 members and guests. Mrs. Gertrude Artis spoke on The Influence of Westward Immigration on the American Home. Miss Joan Yessler sang Puccini and Delibes selections with a string quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Gertrude Artis
Joan Yessler
Puccini
Cadiz
Delibes
Irene Gianedakis
Lilla Jervas
Eleanor Mitter
Ruth Kubik
Bowling League Party Hosts Lincoln Ladies at Breakfast
The Kacena company bowling team entertained members of the Lincoln Ladies minor league at a breakfast gathering Thursday at Mrs. Marjorie Mc Ginness home. Kenmore golfers reported perfect attendance. Phyllis Suttner received a birthday cake. Next party hosted by Dorothy Troette at 928 Nineteenth avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Ladies
Marjorie McGinness
Bever Avenue SE
Kenmore Golfers
Phyllis Suttner
Dorothy Troette
Nineteenth Avenue SE
Pythian Sisters Meet at Winter Temple No 78
Pythian Sisters of Winter Temple No 78 met in K P hall with Most Excellent Chief Mary Kirkpartick presiding. Isabel Gallaher named chaplain Arlene Wiles and Caroline Terrill named flag escorts Bettie Johnson installed as mistress of records and correspondence. Next meeting set for February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters of
Winter Temple
K. P. Hall
Mary Kirkpartick
Isabel Gallaher
Arlene Wiles
Caroline Terrill
Bettie Johnson
R. E. Minehart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Radio Council
Mrs. Josselyn
Harold D. Hesses
Flint
Harold D. Hess
Dunreath Drive
Mich
U. C. T. Auxiliary
Mrs. Trousdale
I, H. N. Circle
Milwaukee
Hladey
Stahl's
Grocery and Market
Ave
DIAL
Paulette Goddard
Charles Butterworth
M J.B
M. J.B. Co
Third Street
San Francisco
Nina-Chinka Camp
Mrs. Robertson
Miss Anderson
Brothers
Mrs. Vanous Itostess
O.E.S
Barbers’ Auxiliary
Otyokwa Camp
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
T. Z Cook
Moyne
VOGUE
Millinery Shop
Beta Iota Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
American Home Dept
Bowling League Party
Kacena Company Bowling
Pythian Sisters
A. W. Peterson Co
Newman
Mary
Miles
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