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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1936
Page
19
Cedar Rapids area Woman's Club groups announce a week of meetings and programs. History and Literature division hosts readings by Mor a and others at the club house. Dr George W Dunlap will discuss the Philippine issue at the American Home department. A club chorus rehearsal, current events, health education, and philanthropic activities are planned with hosts and officers listed.
Fragments describe a tea with MNS, Madden 18, mentions of a hostess, attendees, and a dinner setting for twelve at a Malden residence. References include names, locations such as Peterborough Ontario and Upland, and a note on two weeks of business travel.
Mrs Arthur Brooks will host Chapter FO of the PFO at a luncheon Tuesday at 1 pm. Assisting hostesses include Mrs Forrest Protazman Mrs J W Miller and Mrs B Gray. The Social Fifty plan a picnic luncheon Wednesday at 2 at Mrs I Bleene 215 Fifteenth Street Bow with Mrs Nethe Broberg present.
The Malta chapter No 415.0 E installed 1938 officers at a Saturday ceremony in the Masonic hall after a dinner for about 400. Daisy Johnson became worthy matron with Albert Diserens as worthy patron. officers included Louise Padley, Emily Walker, Helen Lundin, Dorsthy Curran, Gerdine Ralston and Mary Puckett, among others. Distinguished guests and past grand officers from Iowa, Indiana, and North Carolina attended. white and gold decor framed the event while a gold Bible ceremony highlighted the transitions.
General state officers of the Reorganization assembly of Iowa will be in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City next weekend for the installation of Theta Rhea club for girls. Installation in Cedar Rapids set for Jan 27 at Ashot hall. Iowa City club to receive charter No Jan 25. Feather Leming, president of the assembly, will preside at the out of town visit and will be honored as official guest. Members invited to attend. Shakespeare club hosts Wednesday at 2 pm with public call for questions and reading of Romeo and Juliet act 4.
The Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing schedules a selssa meeting Tuesday at 7 90 pm in room 203 of the OLRC build. A board of directors meeting will follow the clara meeting.
A top international class day program and old time spelling bee will be held at the YWCA auditorium Tuesday at 7:30 pm. Mrs Leanna Wycroff and Mes C OH Brittin will direct the spelling bee with judges Mrs Ober Johnson and Mrs John A Wooden. George Wetzel will read and a Hawaiian travel talk will be given. Local civic leaders and officers will present, with committee members named for the picnic supper and installation.
The American Guild of Organists and Westminster Presbyterian host a Tuesday evening session at 7 30 pm. Mye Luce Ambraz will read a paper on The Secretary of the Organ and Ruth Kemp with a musical program featuring Rach prelude and fugue. Alan Keser and Miss Eleanor Tassor perform two modern pieces by Jongen and Kare-Flert. Members urged to attend.
The Alpha Gamma Delta mothers club will meet Thursday for a luncheon at Mrs. William Hughes home, 620 Seventeenth Street. Assisting Mrs Hughes are Mrs TL W Brookman, Mrs DE Miller, Mrs Irwin Willson, Mrs Dora Severin and Mrs Blaine Hyten.
P E O chapters commemorate the order's 67th anniversary with reminiscences on past life styles, religious influence, and the founder's role. Mrs Reeves recalls pre automobile home rhythms, fashion era details, and the daily routine shaping confidence and leisure. Various speakers discuss education, religion, and practical virtues of the era, with musical interludes by chapter members.
Mr and Mrs William Christle announce the engagement of their daughter Velma to Nevin Nichols son of Mrs Clare Nichols The couple reside at 2066 Fourth Avenue SE Velma a college graduate and Kappa Delta member teaches English and music at Thomrenn High School Nevin Nichols is connected with the Cedar Rapids Playground Commission and graduated from Coe College with Chi Beta Phi membership
A quartet led by Mrs. George Heern and Mrs. George Krebtensci with Miss Katherine Franken and Min Rarl P. Blaise performed two songs at the event in chapter eM. Guards at the Tuné¢heon included Mizz Blanche Hutter and others, with many members assisting in singing, program, and courtesy roles. Officers of the P. E. O. council listed: Mrs. George R. Liddle president, Mrs. R. W. Greene vice president, Mrs. H. E. Kensinger secretary, and Mrs. Arthur L. Bye treasurer.
The Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception church will sponsor a benefit card party Thursday at 8 p.m. in the school hall. A brief program precedes games of auction and contract bridge and 400. Refreshments will be served and several prizes awarded. Open to the public. arrangements by Mrs Richard Bruch, Mrs S A Sanders, Mrs H G Allen and Mrs F J Sfonahan.
The Couples class of the First Christian church met at Mr. and Mrs R J Brown home on Sixth Avenue SE Friday evening. Esther Martinek, president, led the business session. Mrs Pearle Geiger presented a mock radio program. Lena Vogt spoke on Linn County probation work. Refreshments were served by class officers and several members.
The Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club will meet for a luncheon on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the chapter rooms located at 1612 First Avenue FE. Hostesses for the event are Mrs. H G Mead, Mrs W Mayhe, Mrs In W Dunlap, and Mrs. H Me Lain.
Miss Virginia Cavin, soon to wed James, was feted at multiple gatherings. A luncheon at Wentrose Hotel honored the bride elect with guests including Miss Cavin, Miss Jayne, and Mrs McCormick, followed by a Thursday buffet at Mrs Ferber’s apartment with Cavin and Jayne among the attendees.
The St Waurew’s Parent-Teacher Association sponsors a card party in the school auditorium Monday at 8 pm with contract, auction, and 500 prizes. A quilt donated by Mrs Walter Weldon is among the prizes. Refreshments will be served. Mrs Norfert V Biigler is general chairwoman. Mrs T P Schillig is in charge of tickets. Mrs Ragmood En Rinks handles refreshments. Mrs J P Deimler handles prizes and donations. Mr Walter Weiddh runs cards and tables.
Minerva Delphian chapter will meet Monday at 2 pm at the Roosevelt Hotel to begin Rome study. Mrs. Floyd Biasy and Mrs. A. EL Bineh will outline the first republic from 1600 B C to 264 B C and there will be a general discussion. An hour will be devoted to current topics.
Rosemary society Unit No 1 of St Patrick's church will host an old-time dancing party Thursday at 8 p m Refreshments will be served Hostesses include Mesdames J dg Carney G J Brady Joseph EilenyThomas Stropple Paul Jones Thomas Newcomb Kate Smith Mar B E McDonnell Frank Bukacek Edwin Smith Frank Schultz Jamies P Dolan James McNamara T J Shea and the Sfsses Rose Burwinkle Bernice Mulherin Marie Ander and Marguerite Burke
Malta Kensington O S will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m with Mrs W F Main 1826 First Avenue East. Assisting hostesses include Mrs J H Harding chairwoman Mrs O W Hay Mrs O A Anderson Mrs Charles Black Mrs W Walling Mrs O R Boolittle Mrs F E Ropecky and Mrs F J Kouba.
The marriage of Miss Louise Haerther and Walter Behrens will be solemnized at 9:30 today at Stephen's Lutheran church near Atiking. Rev. G. Rickels will perform the ceremony with Miss Esther Haerther as bridesmaid and Henry Beltens as best man. The bride wears a blue dress with white satin bodice. bridesmaid in rose with gray accessories. Paula Albrecht will sing and HL Wy Albrecht will play Mendelssohn. Fifty or sixty guests expected at a reception at the bride's home. couple will live on a farm near Deep River after March 1.
The Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle will hold a guest night on Tuesday in the French room of the Montrose hotel. Tables for cards, prizes, and refreshments will be provided. Committee: Mesdames Harriet Kelley Marie Reith Isabella Zimmerman Jennie Dale and Miss Ann Oujiri. Reservations via Mrs. Kelley or Mrs. Zimmerman.
Mr and Mrs John W Barry and their daughter will leave early next week for Mapleton to spend a week visiting Mrs Barry's parents Mr and Mrs C M Perrin at their home on Twenty third Street Drive SE.
Members of the Business and Professional Women's club will be entertained at a dinner dance Tuesday evening at the Roosevelt hotel. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. An orchestra will play for dancing beginning at 7:30 p.m. Tables will be arranged for bridge.
Miss Rose Kray daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Brax Atkins and Roy Popenhagen son of Mr and Mrs Willy Gant Popenhagen northwest of here were married January 15 at 3:30 pm at St Stephen s Lutheran church Rev G Rinckels officiated The bride wore a white satin gown and veil with orange blossoms Attendants Bernice Popenhagen sister of the groom and Louisa Krug cousin of the groom wore pink and green satin gowns The groom s attendants Elmer Sass and Bernhard Jeulier cousins of the bride Willard Sass sang Before reception at the bride s parents home in Atkins About 100 guests attended The couple will live on a farm three miles north and two miles west of here
Areme circle of Cedar chapter Wo. 184 O. BE. S. will meet at the home of Mrs. Charles Bede 2009 S Mount Vernon Avenue SE Friday for a kensing tech and election of officers Hostesses will be Mrs J W Barnett chairman assisted by Mrs Smit Herak Mrs Vernon White Mrs Lee Eckert Mrs Milo Venous Miss Florefce Narber Mrs C K MéMoreh and Mrs Charles Korous as members of Gedar chapter are invited
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