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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1934

Page

4

Waterloo Orchestra to Play Today at Memorial Building

The Waterloo orchestra under Edward Kurtz will perform this afternoon at 3 30 in the Memorial building. Violin soloist Frank Hill will play Saint Saens Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso. The program includes Beethoven Symphony No 7 Sibelius Swan of Tuonela and Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture. Admission is free and the public is invited.

Cedar Rapids Waterloo Memorial Building Edward Kurtz Iowa State Teachers College Frank Hill The State Teachers College Saint-Saens Beethoven Tuonela Sibelius Berliz

Monticello Social Will and Bridge Club Notes

Monticello residents host literary club programs at homes and celebrate anniversaries. Hostesses include Miss Janet Hazard Mrs Arch Grimes Mrs Emily Richardson Mrs Ralph Bone and Mrs Theodore Ricaids. Out-of-town guests attend fifteenth and thirty-second anniversary dinners. Local church and Alpha Delphian groups elect officers and hold meetings with several named participants.

Janet Hazard Arch Grimes Miss Hazard Emily Richardson G G Thomas Arthur Shelley Stewart Stahler Ralph Bone Bridge Club Albert Stahler Dave Winans Will Doll Onslow William Rice Viola Louis M Lange Albert Hutton Fred Hayner Monticelo Carl H Dehner Shirley Ann Cascade Alvin Klinkhammer Viola Raymond Virginia Lea Thomas Day Anamosa Ladies' Aid Society St Matthew's Lutheran Church T J. Gerdes Chris Eiben Arthur Adix Alva Behrends Theodore Ricaids Celia Tobias Bohlken Alpha Delphian John Locher A J Rickless Clarence Matthiessen Robert Maurice Jefferson Ray Adams Paul Maire Ocelwein Merle Knight Marion Gwendolyn Shine Winthrop Iss Vite Winifred Neilly Catherine Redmond Loretta McDonough Ladies Aid Society of the Reformed Church Andrew Ambueh Armin H. Tendie Will Burrichter George Burrichter A Allamand George Ambuehl A. B. Jacobs

Brooklyn and Malcom Couple Wed at Presbyterian Parsonage

Brooklyn Miss Olivia Goodrich daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Goodrich and Earl Lidtka son of Mr and Mrs Fred Lidtka were married Friday at the Presbyterian parsonage in Brooklyn by Rev E W F Holler. Attendants were Miss Xavie Goodrich and Eldon Lidtka. A wedding dinner followed at the groom’s grandparents home in Malenm. The couple will reside on a farm near Grinnell after March 1. The NB club enjoed a basket dinner at the Earnest Brenniman home Wednesday with Mrs Walter Harness and Forrest Brenniman supporting the affirmative and Mrs Jessie Bunnell and Mrs Charles McSherry the negative in a debate.

Olivia Goodrich Charles Goodrich Brooklyn Earl

Solon Couple Announce Daughter Marie Marriage To James Smith

Solon Mr and Mrs Joseph Herman announce the marriage of their daughter Marie to James Smith of Iowa City on January 6. The ceremony was performed by Judge Evans of Town City. Mrs Kathleen Whittington was hostess. In the American Legion Auxiliary Monday Mr and Mrs I J Deorsky entertained at dinner. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Ray Carson and their son Russell, the Misses Vinia Straneky and Agnee Zenisek, Paul Chadek, and Jahn R Zenisek.

Joseph Herman Marie James Smith Iowa Citys Judge Evans Town Kathleen Whittington American Legion Auxiliary Deorsky Nine Mir Ray Carson Russell Vinia Straneky Agnee Zenisek Paul Chadek Inna C.'s Jahn Zenisek

Earlville couples celebrate anniversaries with friends

Earlville gatherings mark the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carpenter with many relatives in attendance. Other notes mention a Legion picnic and play at the Congregational church, plus a silver anniversary party for Mr. and Mrs. Voleschow and various local social visits and card party at Columbia hall.

Ernest Carpenter Messrs John Diesch Lyle Parkin Fred Parkin John Krogmann Frank Faust Harvey Holscher Louis Kuchnile Charles Carpenter Reuben Carpenter Faye Bernadene Frank Diesch Martin Diesch A J. Faust Dorothy Hunt Henrietta Long Henry Long Phil Schmidt Bernard Goldsmith Ervin Gearhart Manchester George Kuehnle Dean Slick Legion and Auxiliary Legion Rooms Congregational Adult Bible Class Fred Voleschow Cyrus Kenny Henry Kenny Howard Holthaus August Voleschow Delaware Herman Voleschow Marathon Ed Vanter Dundee Robert Walker Wood Center Ricka Hyde Albert W H_ Sharp Henry Arnold Elsie Herbert Winistorfor Stanley Medulan Clarence Swanson Dunkerton Columbia Hall W. S Millen Methodist Church

Founders Day and Postnuptial Shower Gather in Columbus Junction

Chapter CX of P. E. O. held a founders day program at the Orr home with a service led by Mrs. E Reaney and songs by Genevieve Federsen. A postnuptial shower honored Mr. and Mrs. John R Pretz at the Pretz home included fifty five relatives and friends from Columbus Junction and nearby towns.

Helen Edith Orr E. Reaney Genevieve Federsen Martha Butler J H Pretz John R. Pretz H H Pratt Neal Smith Hilton Pretz Margery Leroy Pretz Lee Cassabaum Irene J C Cassabaum Bert Lowe Alice Louise Burton Lowe Fred Cutkamp J C Smith Belle Jennings Boyd Jennings Ara Davis Merlin Loris Joy Crawfordsville Willard Davis Verda Mae Marylus Mary Lou Noble Lizzie Buffington Clear Lake Frances Letts Letts R. M Buffington Berch Dean Keith Craig Danny Ashland O C Buffington Clinton Rex Kenneth Gerald Bruce Jennings Harvey Donald Jennings Warren Monroe Davee Ohn Odeana June Marie Jeff Jennings Clarence Jennings Melvin Feryl Gipple Duane Royal Lawton Buffington Chester Outhamp Arnold Columbus Junction Vicinity

Oxford Junction Activities Highlight Local Clubs

Mrs H C Wheneke was elected president of the English speaking Rosary society and Mrs William Breen named secretary after a reorganization last week. Bridge and community club events stocked prizes with Han wardsen and Bees among top winners.

H C Wheneke

Riverside Bridge Club Hosts Young Ladies Event

Zelda Shebeck hosted the Riverside Young Ladies Bridge club with Marguerite Thomann and Allee Scott as guests. Joan Reinhart won high score. Ginny Page took consolation. Guests included Pauline Reed and others. The Delta Delta club, hosted by Mrs John L Deatsch, competed with J P Quinn winning high score and H Pogee the consolation. Traveling wife was won by Ti Cress. Refreshments served. guests included Mrs Harry Nessler.

Zelda Shebeck Young Ladies Bridge Club Marguerite Thomann Allee Scott Joan Reinhart Ginadvs Page Pauline Reed Miss Reinhart A Otoughln Opal Magdalen Walsh Margaret Jane Chriffin Pauline O'Loughlin Gladys Gerot Beith Price Delta Dekt Club John L Deatsch J P Quinn Bridge H . Pogee Wainham Ti Cress Deutsch Fred Kron Harry Nessler Town City Nettie Reardon A H Peece Harold Cress R Ho Heltz

South Side Country Club Holds Wednesday Meeting

Mrs. Melvin Havel hosted the South Side Country club at her home Wednesday. Attending were guests Mrs. Charles Havel and Miss Frances Vopelka, with members Mrs. Joseph Hotka, Mrs. Wesley Prehoda, Mrs. Car Craig, Mrs. Norval Flynn, Mrs. Victor Burich, Mrs. Clair Flynn, and Mrs. Ray Cummings.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid Quilting and Card Party Notes

Hills group met at Mrs. William Pohler’s home for a gathering. Mrs. Stanley Fountain hosted an all day quilting session on Tuesday. A card party at St. Josephs hall Tuesday evening awarded first prizes in banco to Earl Schott and Adrian Birrer in euchre.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid William Pohler Stanley Fountain St. Joseph's Hall Banco Earl Schott Adrian Birrer Euchre

Rainbow Girls install officers and circle leaders named

Washington Miss Dorothy Lemrek was installed as worthy advisor of the Rainbow Girls last week. Other officers include Miss Virginia Lemley as worthy associate advisor Mildred Lemley charity Ruth Davis hope Ben Wilson faith Ireta Willits recorder Marjorie Means treasurer Harriett Bey chaplain Helen Kos drill leader Naomi Wilson red June Gorham orange Frances Hays yellow Virginia Crull green Doris Klepfer blue Lucille Coon indigo Helen Smylie violet Elizabeth Brown confidential observer Evangeline Scott outer observer Sarah Marie Davis musician Wilma Palmer choir director. Mrs Frank Gobble was elected president of the Pythian circle which met with Mrs Charles Hebner. Mrs S R Knupp was elected vice president. Mrs C E Schmitt was elected president of the Methodist Ladies Aid Friday. Mrs W L Yaw Sitka Alaska was speaker at a general Fort nightly club meeting at the Y M C A Saturday. The meeting was sponsored by the Bible and drama departments.

Dorothy Lemrek Rainbow Girls Virginia Lemley Mildred Lemley Ruth Davis Ben Wilson Ireta Willits Marjorie Means Harriett Bey Helen Kos Naomi Wilson June Gorham Frances Hays Virginia Crull Doris Klepfer Lucille Coon Helen Smyl

Central City clubs host events with sketches and guests

Mrs V V Brown welcomed Federated Aid society on Thursday and the Literary and Musical club on Friday with character sketches by Mrs R D Minehart Mrs Myrta Cunningham and Mrs J F Wager Guests included Mrs Richard Bishop and Miss Alice Chamberlain of Mount Vernon Entre Nous club met with Ruth Mills Wednesday Wayne Deen won at bridge Peepee Savage of Coggon attended as a guest

V. V. Brown Federated Aid Society Literary and Musical Club R. D. Minehart Myrta Cunningham J. F. Wager Richard Bishop Alice Chamberlain Mount Vernon Ruth Mills Wayne Deen Bridge Peepee Savage Coggon

Mettler Family Reunion Hosts Guests From Nearby Towns

Center Point residents Mrs Jesse Mettler hosted a reunion dinner at the Mettler home on Wednesday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs T W Miner of Spirit Lake Mrs Clara Mayhew Miss Mabel Miner F A Tozier of Blairstown and several Miner Kern and Jones family members from Belle Plaine Luzerne and Cedar Rapids.

Jesse Mettler Mettler T W. Miner Spirit Lake Clara Mayhew Mabel Miner F. A. Tozier Blairstown R. F. Miner J. F. Kern Ralph Palmer O. L. Miner Belle Plaine A. A. Miner

Install Officers at Strawberry Point Woodmen Camp

Strawberry Point No 156 Modern Woodmen of America held an installing of officers Thursday evening with Charles Blanchard as installing consul and Louie Gamm as installing escort. Officers named included Venerable consul Lester L. Hines advisor Peter Hanson and past venerable.

Strawberry Point Whitewood Camp Modern Woodmen of America Charles Blanchard Louie Gamm Lester L. Hines Peter Hanson

Access comes from overcoming failure not finding its cause

A concise inspirational line credits Joyce O'Hara noting that access to progress lies in overcoming obstacles rather than diagnosing them. The quote emphasizes resilience and action over analysis. It presents a mindset shift suitable for motivational contexts and editorial callouts.

Joyce O'Hara

Local trustees and staff named in settlement filing

The document lists individuals including Howard V. Stewart as consul, C. L. Blanchard and F. E. Davis and G. R. Carrier as trustees, with Winnie Barnes as escort, George Kramer as watchman, Robert Alderson as sentry, and L. Gamm as secretary for the case.

Able Howard V. Stewart C. L. Blanchard F. E. Davis G. R. Carrier Winnie Barnes George Kramer Robert Alderson L. Gamm

Widow Mrs Georgianna Burkey dies in Garrison Iowa

Mrs Georgianna Burkey 66 widow of Milton Burkey died Friday at her Garrison home of pneumonia after a year of poor health. Funeral Sunday at 2 at the Church of the Brethren with Rev Haefner in charge. Born June 11 1867 in Shellsburg, she married June 15 1884 in Garrison. Survived by four Burkey children Earl Dysart Burt Edison Grace and brothers and sisters including Roy Mease Frank Schellhase Dave Frank Steward Mark Steward Walter Steward James Steward. Member Church of the Brethren.

Dysart Burt Edison Grace Burkey Garrison Roy Mease Vinton Frank Schellhase Dave Frank Steward Shellsburg Mark Steward Cedar Rapids Walter Steward Oelwein James Steward Westgate Church of the Brethren

Hire Help or Jobs via Want Ads Week January 21 28

Want ads offer guaranteed results to hire competent help or locate employment. Advertisement announces a weeklong event from January 21 to 28 and promotes job matching services.

Want Ad

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Waterloo Orchestra Monticello Solon Dempsey 2Nd Ave Dial Earlville Oxford Junction Riverside Bezdek Johnson Avenue Washington Frank Gobble Pythian Circle Charles Hebner S. R. Knupp C. E. Schmitt Methodist Ladies Ald W. L. Yaw Sitka Alaska Bible and Central Iowa the Gazette Paramount BIG
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