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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1939

Page

2

Pre Nuptial Events Honor Hortense Low in Fort Madison

Hortense Low of Fort Madison prepares for her February 4 wedding to James G. Horan with a week of rounds in Cedar Rapids. Hosts include Mrs James Kennedy at 416 Twelfth Street SE for a luncheon, and several teas, luncheons, and showers hosted by local families across Cedar Rapids through Saturday morning coffee at Mrs Tousey’s Carlton apartments.

Hortense Low Fort Madison James G. Horan Low Maxine ‘Graham Horan Howard A. Horan Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids James Kennedy Twelfth Street SE Miss Low A. J. Coburn, Jr Twenty-first ‘Street L. P. Bond‘ Feaux Sixth Avenue SE Miss & Low C. W. Bloomhall Barbara Bloomhall Bever Avenue SE Glenn B. McDonald B Avenue NE H. Churleson Twenty-first Street R. S. Johnston Greenwood Drive Orville H. Tousey Carlton Apartments

Chapter HJ Members Hear E. J. Bruns

Twenty eight attended a meeting of Chapter HJ of PEO on Monday at 1941 Fourth Avenue SE. E J Bruns city schools art supervisor spoke on Creative Art in the Public Schools and showed examples of work. Hostess was Mrs. Charles Penningroth. assistants were Mrs. E W Richardson and Mrs. F Moore.

Charles Penningroth Fourth Avenue E J. Bruns E W. Richardson F. Moore

Cedar Rapids Art Association Holds Monday Board Meeting

The annual Cedar Rapids Art Association board meeting takes place Monday at 7 30 p m in the public library gallery. Open to all subscribers, the session will review the current commercial poster exhibit by E McKnight Kauffer before showcasing the permanent collection.

The Cedar Rapids Art Association E McKnight Kauffer

Wy oming Couple Entertains Invited Guests for Dinner

Dr and Mrs Joe Hagen of Wyoming hosted a multiple couple dinner Tuesday night. Invited guests included Dr and Mrs J T Grayston Dr and Mrs Charles S Krause Dr and Mrs Arthur W Erskine and Mr and Mrs Harold R Trewin, all of Cedar Rapids.

Joe Hagen Wyoming J T Grayston Charlies S Krause Arthur W. Erskine Harold R. Trewin Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Mabon Heads to California for Visit with Teeters

Mrs. B. A. Mabon of 1824 Blake boulevard SE travels to California for a stay through April. She will visit her daughter Mrs. Harry Teeter and son in law Mr. Teeter in Hollywood and stop in Fresno and San Francisco.

B. A Mabon Blake Boulevard California Harry Teeter Teeter Hollywood Fresno San Francisco

Luncheon Honored Guest Complimented by Cincinnati Visitor

Entertaining friends at luncheon at her home Mrs. Arthur Poe hosted a guest from Cincinnati Mrs. C Frederic Luberger in the home of Miss Charlotte Pinney at 519 Indian road SE Tuesday on Twenty-seventh street drive SE.

Arthur Poe Twenty-seventh Street Drive C. Frederic Luberger Cincinnati Charlotte Pinney Indian Road

Mrs Wodtke Hosts Chapter I P E O Meeting

Twenty attended the P E O Chapter II gathering at Mrs G M Wodtke's home 324 Crescent Street SE Monday afternoon. Dessert luncheon was served with Mrs H C Burleson assisting. The program studied China and Japan with a panel including Mrs Wodtke Mrs James E Patterson Mrs Joseph Stenner and Mrs G L Krabbenhoff on philosophy and religion of the two nations. Mrs Moray L Eby of Chapter FO was a guest.

P. E O G M Wodtke Crescent Street H. C Burleson China Japan Wodtke James E. Patterson Joseph Stenner G. L. Krabbenhoff Moray L. Eby Chapter FO

Evanses Host Dinner and Bridge Evening

Mr and Mrs Renald P Evans invite guests to their Meadowbrook drive SE home for a Tuesday dinner for eight. After dining, attendees will be entertained at bridge in the residence setting.

Renald P Evans Meadowbrook Drive Bridge

Mrs Lurton H Stubbs Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Lurton H Stubbs of 358 Woodland Drive SE will entertain members of her bridge club with a luncheon at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Covers will be laid for twelve.

Lurton H. Stubbs Woodland Drive Bridge Club

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Ford Stewart Evanston

Word is received of the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Ford Stewart of Evanston formerly of Cedar Rapids.

Ford Stewart Evanston Merly Cedar Rapids

Mrs Hugh W White Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Hugh W White entertained eight members of her bridge club Tuesday at her Meadowbrook Drive SE home. Luncheon was served to guests in attendance.

Mrs. White Hugh W. White Meadowbrook Drive

Graduation party honors couples at Pla Mor ballroom

About fifty couples attended the graduation party sponsored by Betty Sindahl and Bob McBride at Pla Mor ballroom Monday eve ning. The evening featured singing by Betty Jo Belknap Maxine Shipton Evelyn Wenke a comic skit by Larry Goldberg a broom dance and a whistle dance. Jack Walters James Corwin and Larry Goldberg led group singing the Franklin Song and the grand march was led by Miss Lindahl and Albert Eddy directed by H J Sindahl. Mr and Mrs W W Boardman and Mr and Mrs H J Sindahl were chaperons.

Betty Sindahl Bob McBride Pla-Mor Ballroom Betty Jo Belknap Maxine Shipton Mar Evelyn Wenke Annie Larry Goldberg Jack Walters James Corwin Franklin Lindahl Albert Eddy H J Sindahl W. W. Boardman H. J. Sindahl

Birthday party honors Clare Russell at 1311 Third Street NW

Mrs. Wesley Blood hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday event for her son Clare Russell at 1311 Third Street NW. Guests included Bobby Malley Bobby Willams Donald Ennas Jimmy Fitzgerald Carl Carmell Janet Davis Jean Davis Mrs. Pat Davis Mrs. Raymond Johnson and Mrs. Grace Blood.

Wesley Blood Third Street Clare Russell Bobby Malley Bobby Willams Donald Ennas Jimmy Fitzgerald Carl Carmell Janet Davis Jean Davis Pat Davis Raymond Johnson Grace Blood Rose Eileen Savage Lucian Savage Havenne Carol Keith Mary Joan Keith Ola Mae Waggener Shirley Schermerhorn Adeline Rosetta Schermerhorn Irma Jean Jensen Wanda Jensen Donald Entas Patty Joan Entas Bobby Billy Rhodes Ata Ann Bain Donald Blood Roy Dickinson Shirley Williams Loretta Barbara Donald Dorothy Savage

Cultus Club Has Evening With Mrs Patrick At Park Avenue

Mrs. O. H. Patrick entertained Cultus club members at 1700 Park avenue SE. Mrs. George Baumgartner reviewed The Yearling by Marjorie K. Rawlings, with refreshments served by the hostess and Mrs. R. E. Heal. Guests included Mrs. Grant F. Anderson and Mrs. R. E. Mullen.

O. H. Patrick Park Avenue SE Cultus Club George Baumgartner Marjorie K. Rawlings R. E. Heal Grant F. Anderson R. E. Mullen

A A A W International Relations Meeting Date Change

The A A A W international relations group will meet Thursday at 9 30 a m at the home of Mrs H C Ring 2508 Bever avenue SE replacing the earlier plan to meet with Mrs George Kosek.

A. A. A. W. International Relations Group H. C. Ring Bever Avenue SE George Kosek

Roosevelt P T A Meeting Guest Speaker Dr Oberman

The Roosevelt P T A will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the school auditorium. Dr C E Oberman head of the University of Iowa speech department will be guest speaker. A social hour will follow. All community members and friends are invited.

Professor Bush discusses fascism and learning from history

Prof Stephen H Bush head of Romance languages at the University of Iowa spoke on Have We Anything to Learn from Fascism before 140 Cedar Rapids Woman's Club members in the Montrose Hotel. He warned against obeying a single dictator, urged focus on equitable distribution of work and wealth, and criticized Hitler's use of “business efficiency” to seize power.

Germany Italy Russia Stephen H. Bush University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Bush A. H. Mott Leota Swem Egypt U. S United States America France England Hitler Prof. Bush H. M. Holte Frank V. Orr H. C Ring Civic General Club Frank C. Byers Elmer A. Johnson John R Gardner Iowa General Assembly Iowa Swemn Warren A. Hansen Cedar Rapids

Alumnae to Meet Tuesday at Mrs Kohl Residence

Mrs. Otto A. Kohl and Mrs. W. T. McConnell host Alpha Chi Omega alumnae gathering Tuesday at 8 p.m. at 1730 Third Avenue SE, the Kohl home.

Otto A. Kohl W. T. McConnell Alpha Chi Omega Kohl Third Avenue SE

Libbie Worden Circle Tea Honored at Bethany Church

The Ella Swan circle of Bethany Congregational honored the Libbie Worden circle at a tea in the church parlors on Friday evening. Miss Leola Zavodsky led the program with remarks by Mrs. Jack Sayers and responses from Mrs. Melvin Lust and Mrs. George Hiland. A musical number by Mrs. Alex Hofferber preceded a review of the book All This and Heaven Too by Lois Metcalf, and Libbie Worden gave a short talk. The event closed with the one act play The Lamp Went Out performed by several members.

Ella Swan Bethany Congregational Church Libbie Worden Ladies Aid and Friends Leola Zavodsky Jack Sayers Melvin Lust George Hiland Alex Hofferber Heaven Too Lois Metcalf Blair Bashore Roy Mittan Ha Toomer

Hickok Speaks on Affairs in Europe at GM Meeting

Dr Charles T Hickok of Coe College addressed Chapter GM of PEO on Affairs in Europe at Mrs Richard H Buresh home 1409 Second Ave SE Monday night. He gave a comprehensive review of problems facing European countries current. Miss Hattie Cook assisted. nineteen members attended including Miss Elizabeth Roberts now of Corydon.

Charles T. Hickok Coe College Europe Richard H. Buresh Second Avenue SE Hickok Hattie Cook Elizabeth Roberts Corydon

Chapter IF hears Cottey College plans

Mrs Richard Greenawalt discussed the activities of Cottey College before members of chapter IF of P E O Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs Kenneth Ottsen 2512 C avenue NE The college is sponsored by P E O Mrs Bernard R Condiff of chapter V Des Moines was a guest Mrs William P Whipple presided at the tea service

Richard Greenawalt Cottey College Chapter IF Kenneth Ottsen C Avenue Bernard R. Condiff Chapter V Des Moines William P. Whipple

Piano Recital by Miss Roberta Lubbock at University

Miss Roberta Lubbock daughter of Mr and Mrs R T Lubbock of 914 B avenue NW and a student at the University of Iowa will give a piano recital at 7 30 p m Wednesday in North Music hall on the campus Assisting is Dr Philip Greeley Clapp head of the music department Lubbock will perform Mozart concerto in A major and Chopin Etude Op 10 No 3 Nocturne Op 15 No 2 and Beethoven Sonata Op 27 No 2 with Dr Clapp playing the second piano part

Roberta Lubbock R. T. Lubbock University of Iowa North Music Hall Miss Lubbock Gamma Chapter Phi Beta Philip Greeley Clapp Chopin Beethoven Clapp

Catholic Book Club Meets for Dessert Luncheon

The Catholic Book club gathers with Mrs. W. H Buck at 2015 Fourth Avenue SE on Wednesday at 1 15 pm. Mrs. Pearson Reed reviews Mascot For Uncle by A. J. Cronin.

Catholic Book Club W. H Buck Fourth Avenue SE Pearson Reed A. J. Cronin

Chi Omega Mothers Club Luncheon Planned at Sorority Rooms

The Chi Omega Mothers club meets Thursday at 1 p.m. in the sorority rooms at 1263 First Avenue E for a luncheon. Hostesses are Mrs K R Farquhar, Mrs Joan Mehegan and Mrs R G Austin.

Chi Omega Mothers Club First Avenue E K. R. Farquhar Joan Mehegan R. G Austin

Rosary Society Dancing Party at St Patrick's School

Unit No 1 Rosary society of St Patrick church will entertain at a dancing party Wednesday night in the school auditorium. Dancing will start at 830 pm.

Rosary Society of

Junior Hadassah Meeting Planned in J Y P L Club Room

Junior Hadassah will meet Wednesday evening in the J. Y. P. L. club room. Members are to discuss upcoming events and volunteer work in the community.

Hadassah J. Y. P. L. Club

Osborne McConathy Named Guest Conductor for School Fest

Osbourne McConathy of New York City was approved by the school board on Monday as guest conductor for a public school music festival to be held in May, replacing participation in the state festival. He is an author and editor of music education works and has directed music in Louisville and Chelsea schools and led Northwestern University public school music.

Osbourne McConathy New York City McConathy Louisville Chelsea Mass Northwestern University Evanston North Shore Music Festival Northwestern

Briefly Popular At Expense Of Her Reputation

Sadie was once the most popular girl, with many dates and presence at top spots. Now she’s shunned and teased, while former wallflowers gain, leaving her lonely. The advice suggests self-improvement, friendliness, and asking friends for double dates to regain genuine popularity.

Sadie Miss Manners Blue Sue

Dear Miss Manners on Tardy Dates

Mimi advises discussing his habitual lateness. She notes it is an easy habit to break and suggests that arriving on time and proving reliability could prompt quicker punctuality.

Miss Manners Mimi

Iowa Mutual Liability Co reelected officers and assets rise

Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance directors reelected Tuesday. Officers include John Hanson president and R D Taylor vice president. Mills remains secretary and general manager. Assets now total 1 750 000 with premium volume over 1 509 000. Company licensed in 11 states with operations in eight. Agents convention planned in Cedar Rapids February 13 and 14.

Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company John Hanson Waterloo R. D. Taylor Ray J. Mills S. E. Coquillette Mills Mr. Hanson Taylor Coquillette A. E Chase Sutherland Dows David E. Beardsley

Wilson appoints three relief board directors

Gov George A Wilson filled three vacancies on the Iowa emergency relief administration board. He named Fred Hagerman of Waverly W S Rupe of Ames and Ralph Kittinger of Des Moines to the 12 member board. Rupe is an Ames publisher and Kittinger is former executive secretary of the relief commission.

Des Moines George A Wilson Iowa Emergency Relief Administration Fred Hagerman Waverly W. S. Rupe Ames Ralph Kittinger Rupe Kittinger Relief Commission

Oldest Iowa graduate Lydia Bowerman dies at 93

Lydia Hoag Bowerman, 93, oldest living University of Iowa graduate and mother of former Oregon Gov. Jay Bowerman, died in Salem after a long illness. Her Iowa class was 1867.

Salem Ore Lydia Hoag Bowerman University of Iowa Jay Bowerman Oregon Iowa

City Briefs And Personals In Short Form

Chicken cafeteria supper advertised at First Evangelical church on Wednesday. Mrs Edith Rickard of Cleveland Ohio a relative of the late Rosa B Hicks returned home after weekend visit with Mrs Nelle Heft 405 Eighth Street SE. Kenwood Presbyterian announces a chicken supper on Wednesday.

First Evangelical Church Edith Rickard Cleveland, O Rosa B. Hicks Rickard Nelle Heft Eighth Street

Wooleyhan Elected Theta Xi President at Iowa

Alfred Wooleyhan age 19 son of Mr and Mrs J C Wooleyhan of 2327 Fifth avenue SE was chosen president of Theta Xi engineering fraternity at the University of Iowa. He is a junior in the College of Engineering. Dr J P Van Horn St Luke's hospital superintendent will attend a hospital administrators institute at the University of Minnesota returning Saturday. Arthur Deamer Cedar Rapids public schools superintendent will address a luncheon meeting on how education is provided for handicapped children.

Alfred Wooleyhan J. C. Wooleyhan Fifth Avenue SE Theta Xi University of Iowa College of Engineering J. P. van Horn St. Luke’s Hospital Minneapolis University of Minnesota Arthur Deamer Cedar Rapids

Council of Social Agencies Meeting Friday at YMCA

The Council of Social Agencies will meet Friday at noon in the YMCA cafeteria. The YMCA Camera club will gather tonight at 7 30 inviting fans to bring their cameras for a portrait lighting demonstration by Milton Snyder of Killian's studio. Dick Benish will discuss cameras and camera parts.

Council of Social Agencies Y. M. C. A. Camera Club Milton Snyder Killian Dick Benish

Regional Iowa Tavern Owners Meeting on Legislation

A special regional meeting of the Iowa Tavern Owners Association will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Sokol hall to discuss legislation to be presented to the 48th General Assembly in Des Moines. Class B permit holders only may attend. A. O. Zahradnik state president A. G. Pott state secretary treasurer and Fred King state organization director will lead.

Iowa Tavern Owners’ Association Sokol Hall 48Th General Assembly Des Moines A. O. Zahradnik A. G. Pott Fred King

School Contract Awarded for New Hampton High

The New Hampton board of education on Monday night approved a general contract for constructing a high school to R. A. Stolz Construction Co. of New Hampton. The bid totaled $97,658 and requires approval from the regional PWA office in Omaha.

NEW Hampton Board of Education R. A. Stolz Construction Company PWA Omaha

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hortense E. J. Bruns ART Association Board Mrs. Mabon Mrs. Poe Frederick Luberger Erey Martin's Coats Martin Mrs. Wodtke Renald Evans Mrs. Stubbs Ford Stewarts Mrs. Blood Son Mrs. Patrick A. A. U. W. Group Mrs. Ring P.T.A. Meetings Abbott's Parke-Davis Squibb Luilly and White Richards College Pharmacy Ella Swan Circle Tammy Jtt DR. Hickok Lubbock Iowa City Rose Savage CHI Omega Mothers Junior Hadassah Osborne McConathy Mary Manners Iowa Mutual Liability Co Wilson Relief Board U. of Iowa Dows Kenwood Presyterian Lady Laurene Rose Diehl Floor Forstmann Julliard Armstrong New York Cedar Rapids’ Fashion Center
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