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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1941

Page

13

Beethoven Club Names New Member and Two Associates

Mrs Lucile Wood 128 Nineteenth St NE passed the audition for the Beethoven club voice department. She studied at Grinnell College and MacPhail School of Music, with choirs at Minnesota and Iowa teacher colleges. New associates are Mrs William A. Jacobs 361 Seventeenth St SE and Ida Grace Tracy of Mount Vernon, both joining the piano section.

Beethoven Club Lucile Wood Nineteenth Street Grinnell College MacPhail School University of Minnesota Minneapolis First Congregational Church Mason City William A. Jacobs Seventeenth Street Ida Grace Tracy Mount Vernon

Social Bridge and Founders Day Gatherings

Monticello Drive hosts held a buffet supper with bridge prizes won by Dr and Mrs G Thomas. Out of town guests included Dr and Mrs J A Hoegen of Wyoming. Mrs Charles Coxsee hosted Chapter FP Ph.O Founders Day with a dessert luncheon by the social committee. A program featured Roberts and Mrs McLaughlin. Mrs L W Lovell entertained her bridge club with a dessert luncheon. Mrs A B Grimes held a birthday party for her son Tom with guests Susan Stuhler Marjorie Thomas George Stuhler Bob Luett Jimmy Seehusen and David Hamilton.

T. M. Redmond G. Thomas J. A Hoegen Wyoming Charles Coxsee Chapter FP Ph.o S. G Guyensohn C. A. McLaughin B C Roberts James Maurice John Perrine An Roberts McLaugh L. W. Lovell Bridge Club A B Grimes Tom Susan Stuhler Marjorie Thomas George Stuhler Bob Luett Jimmy Seehusen David Hamilton

Church Socials and Club Meetings Noted in Hopkinton

Hopkinton hostesses welcomed Friendly Bible class at the Methodist church Tuesday while the Bethany class met at Raymond Sires home with assistance from Mrs Earl Griffith and Louella Miller. Kildare club gathering Thursday had Mrs Clarke DeShaw in charge. Priscilla Guild met at Mrs Lester Gearhart home with Mrs Leonard Gibbs assisting. Officers chosen: Laura Morgan president, Emily Marolf vice president, Martha Mecklenberg secretary and treasurer. Haysey Talmadge teaches the class.

Mesdames T W Downs A. K. Cramer Friendly Bible Methodist Church Bethany Raymond Sires Sires Earl Griffith Louella Miller R F Billings Kildare Club Clarke DeShaw Priscilla Guild The Presbyterian Church Lester Gearhart Leonard Gibbs Laura Morgan Emily Marolf Martha Mecklenberg Haysey Talmadge

Bundles for Britain Tea Meeting Held in Anamosa

Anamosa Mrs A G Hejinian hosts a tea and organization meeting for Bundles for Britain on Friday afternoon. Iowa City officers will explain the group's work. Dr and Mrs J D Paul were guests at a Thursday party by Dr and Mrs J H Fraser of Montiecelin, honoring Dr and Mrs C G Thomas who plan a Florida vacation. A Kids party highlighted January Legion auxiliary meeting with Mrs Roy Smith and Mrs Charles Spadthe in charge. Mr and Mrs C W Stroud announce the marriage of their son William D Stroud of St Louis.

A G Hejinian Britain Iowa City J D Paul J. H. Fraser Montiecelin C. G Thomas Florida American Legion Auxiliary Roy Smith Charles Spadthe C W Stroud William D. Stroud St Louis

Local clubs host gatherings and social engagements this week

Belle Plaine and surrounding area clubs held meetings and luncheons including Jolly Sixteen Turnabout Bridge Linger Longer and Portia clubs with hostesses Mrs I B Colson Mrs A R Nichols Mrs S L Dunlap and others. Engagement announced for Miss Ruth Kalina to Henry Steele with wedding set for February 15.

I B. Colson Jolly Sixteen A. R Nichols S. L. Dunlap Fred Ledger Sam Bostian Everett Bricker Raymond Knipp Bostian Ed L. Morek James A Herring Hugo Geiger Merry-Mx Bunco Club Fred Doran New Deal Card Club O. H. McGrew Paul Groszkruger Friay Ruth Kalina A. E. Kalina Henry Steele Marengo

Auxiliary of the American Legion Hosts Teas and Tea Lesson

The Auxiliary of the American Legion was entertained at the home of Mrs. Fred Switzer with Mrs. Florence Cook as assistant hostess. Mrs. Delbert Stingley hosted a missionary tea for 24 guests at her home. Mrs. Paul Brown led the lesson and Mrs. Frank Story led devotions.

Auxiliary of the American Legion Fred Switzer Florence Cook Delbert Stingley Paul Brown Frank Story

Founders Day Pageant At Chapter FU Meeting

A pageant commemorating Founders day was given at a Chapter FU PE.O. meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. L. W. Kellogg. Miss Elizabeth Sigworth sang with Lovetta Perrine and Lilly Rodine as reader. Hostesses included Mrs. G. B. Kinser and others. Miss Bonnie Jeane Stevenson of Des Moines was noted for a future home in the capital city on January 15.

Bonnie Jeane Stevenson Des Moines Chapter FU Pe.o L. W. Kellogg T. E. Watters J. E. Heiserman Maude Barnes Mabel Shelquist Paul Smith Edgar Beach CM. Strawman Elizabeth Sigworth Lovetta Perrine Lilly Rodine G. B. Kinser A. E. Walton DM. Strawman Alice Reed Lilly Bodine

Advice from Miss Manners on love and family ties

Paula cannot win her husband back as his family overrides her place in his life. A reader asks about a secret romance with an older man and parental disapproval. Miss Manners cautions openness and cooperation, urging fair judgment of the suitor. Another reader seeks guidance for a churchgoing, young spinster about finding an ideal partner.

Paula Miss Manners

Was This The Neighbor Dear Miss Manners Letter

A reader asks about a doorstep encounter while she was unavailable and seeks contact with the visitor. Miss Manners counsels on social boundaries and neighborly friendliness.

Miss Manners

To Be Installed Tuesday By Cedar Chapter OES

Mrs Linda Schweitzer and Harry Chambers will be installed as worthy matron and patron of Cedar chapter No 184 O E S Tuesday at 8 pm in the Masonic hall A dinner at 615 precedes the ceremony Installing officers include Mrs Eric Childs and Bernice Diserens with escorts, plus a full slate of associate officers and aides for the rite

Linda Schweitzer Harry Chambers Masonic Hall Eric Childs Arthur Chase Bernice Diserens Otto Trinka JoAnn Bode Oliver Stucker Bernice Baldwin Reid Watson Fern Packwood John Schweitzer Marshal Mable Paxton Harry Burmeister Frances Butcher Bess Novotny Mildred Stucker Sarah Ainsworth Rachel Bishop Margaret Corbyn Ruth Miskimen Grace Winters Adah Helen Fellows Ruth Laura Gregory Esther Louise Hastie Martha Edna Afflerbaugh Electa Albin Robertson Fred Ma~son Sentinel

Judging Horses and Mules Guides Temperament and Feet

A horse judging column outlines temper testing, safe handling, and foot care. It explains how calm behavior and friendly eyes predict good temper, how to test via movement and sudden stops, and details hoof structure and pastern slope for riders. It notes an Iowa link with Jack Boyle’s film horse network and Cedar Rapids brokers.

Horse and Mule Association of America Jack Boyle Iowa Boyle Martha Mealy Oelwein Robert L. Stonebrokers Cedar Rapids Mr. Boyle California

Not Contribute Something Prompts School Group Notice

A school group expresses appreciation for a helpful contribution and celebrates a splendid adjustment. The message notes happiness well-deserved and invites the writer to write again.

Bridge and dinner clubs host events at Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon events feature numerous bridge dinners and club gatherings. Hosts include Dr. and Mrs. F. F. Ebersole at the Baker house and Mrs. Rae Travis with her bridge group. Other clubs meet at Goudy’s cafe and the Baker house with program led by Mrs. Helen Schroeder and activities like a card party in St Mary’s Guild.

Gazette Mount Vernon F. F. Ebersole Baker House Rae Travis Lee Stinger ST .Unce Ee Goudy's Cafe F. G. Brooks E. C. Pratt Irl Tubbs S. J. McLaughlin E. T. Gough Ingleside Club Helen Schroeder Entre Nous Helen Hedges Rosetta Eyre Gladys Becker Essie Mae Hill Louise Devereaux Florence Mitchell Leila Huebsch E. E. Moots New Century Club W.sc.s The Methodist Church Bessie Crone Cedar Rapids A. J. Baird W. H. Crew Rose Hickman Mae Kepler Bessie Wallis Mary Kepler Anna Mary Conrad

Social club gatherings and quilting party noted

Mrs N C Eells hosted the Home Social club at her home. The L A L club met at Mrs William Rose's house with co host Mrs E F Hunter. A playlet was presented by Mrs Clel Kelch and Mrs Glenn Trey. Mrs A F Anderson and Mrs Bert Leech entertained the Klatter Klub at Mrs Andersons home. Miss Emma Thomas hosted a group of women for an all day quilting party Tuesday.

N. C. Eells L. A. L. Club William Rose E. F. Hunter Clel Kelch Glenn Trey A. F. Anderson Bert Leech Klatter Klub Anderson Emma Thomas

Center Point Farewell For Downings And Hoglan Birthday

Center Point residents honored Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Downing with a surprise farewell party as 50 friends visited their home two miles north of Center Point. They plan to move with their three daughters to a Urbana area farm. Viola Hoglan was feted at a Christian church Sunday school dinner for her eighty first birthday, after teaching the class for nearly 30 years.

Lloyd Downing Center Point Downing Urbana Viola Hoglan Christian Church Flora Tillotson

West Liberty clubs meet for poetry and magazines program

West Liberty scene notes two meetings at Mrs Keele and Mrs Sutton homes. Contemporaries program by Mrs Kimball and Mrs Sut ton. Founder's day program led by Mrs Hise with 24 members and one guest Miss Ann Helcher. Future plans include Feb 4 meeting with R A Atkins and George Hise presenting magazine related talks. Woman's Relief Corps held luncheon with 16 attendees and officers installed. Lotus OES to host anniversary with program and refreshments.

Harold Keele J. E. Kimball Frank W. Sutton W. A. Smith Sutton Robert Brooke Ann Helcher George Hise Scott McMahon Hattie Schmalz G. V. Hinkhouse C. Earl Smith W. W., Anderson Scott Mc- Mahon O. V. Morris Nora Hise Emma Range Charley Conklin George Case Martha Miler Lotus Chapter O.E.S

Madison Township teachers host party at Eloise Martin home

Teachers sponsored a party Monday in the home of Eloise Martin north of here. The Madison township school directors attended with their wives and the teachers. A pot luck dinner fed 30 after which Mrs. Anna Hanson presided. A birthday surprise for Aaron Albright followed Tuesday evening at his home arranged by his sister Mrs. Margaret Wiese of Iowa City.

Madison Township Eloise Martin Anna Hanson Aaron Albright Margaret Wiese Iowa City

Local Club Scenes Highlight Toledo Women’s Groups

Toledo notices feature Mrs Marcella Mowry Esters of Grundy Center as guest artist at the Toledo Woman's Club luncheon. The event marks the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs fiftieth anniversary. Other items note Sorosis, Mothers' Home Circle talks, a bridal shower at Community hall, and Foresters meeting led by Mrs Mary Shima.

Marcella Mowry Esters Grundy Center Toledo Woman's Club C W. Maplethorpe Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs LeRoy Vanderwicken R. B Lichty Virginia Lichty Sorosis C.M. Richards Vivian Gissell Mothers’ Home Circle C. H. Zander Lee Reinhard C. J. Cook Kenneth Irish Glenn Appelgate Toledo Harry Christensen Marshalltown Minnie Randall

Iowa Faculty Groups Dine And Dance In Memorial Union

Memorial Union hosted a Triangle club dinner with Major and Mrs. Brown as honored guests and a white elephant gift exchange led by Mrs. J. Hubert Scott. Various university members and Lt. Col. Titus and guests attended dinners and bridge afterwards as events linked to the Midwest campus social scene. Major Brown will relocate to Omaha. a Moose lodge banquet honored state representatives attending a mid winter conference.

Iowa City W .A Ware Kenneth Cramsie J T. Zak J. H. Hoffman Dwight Bonham Brown Omaha University Club Union J. Hubert Scott Paul Packer Dean M. Lierle Lierle Iowa State Moose Association Interdormitory Council Memorial Union Kenneth J. Cramsie Jefferson Hotel Cramsie University Department of Military Science and Tactics C. A Bagby Baldwin Maxwell Barbara Bagby John Schneider Florence Schneider Bob Swisher Ingalls Swisher

New Officers Installed By Cedar Rapids Rainbow Girls

Miss Winifred Hargrave was installed worthy advisor of Cedar Rapids assembly No. 11 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls at the Masonic temple. Other officers and many distinguished Cedar Rapids leaders attended a candlelight installation and patriotic reception with music, gifts, and a dance to conclude the event.

Ness Winifred Hargrave F. M. Hargrave Bever Avenue Cedar Rapids Joan Benson Jean Elder Doris Wage Nature Charlene Zvacek Ann Hill Fidelity Yvonne Svoboda Gladys Johnson Jane Ann Coler Confidential Observer Margaret Hunter Outer Observer Dorothy Cline Charlotte Trewin Mariette Einen Jeanette Marshall Jean Thompson Mary Kilborn Blanche Mohn Doris Jackson Betty Bachman Jane Agnes Horak John Heaton Cedar Chapter No John Schweitzer H. I. Chambers Cedar Winifred Morris Charles W. Stevens Malta Bertha Barnes Ed A. Starry Marion Edna Duncan Paul Clark Harry Dunker Ada Thompson Jo Ann Bode

Investing Our Heritage in the Health of the United States talk

Mrs Ola Dunn addressed the January W S Co meeting with a paper on health heritage. Sunday school class party and church supper occurred Friday. St Joseph parish Youth hosted a card party Tuesday with Mrs Henry Drees high in solo and Miss Geraldine Primus high in five hundred. Legion and auxiliary plan their monthly meeting and luck supper Tuesday evening.

Ola Dunn Unite States W. S. Millen St. Joseph's Parish Henry Drees Gerealdine Primus Legion and Auxiliary

Coggon Ladies Club Hosts Evening Program

The Ladies Literary and Social club met at Mrs Earle Barclay's home Friday with Mrs Harold Huey Mrs J B Hungerford and Mrs Ralph DuBois on the program. The Past Matrons Circle was hosted by Mrs H F Runy on Tuesday with eleven members present.

Earle Barclay Harold Huey J. B. Hungerford Ralph DuBois H. F. Runy

Birthday Surprise for Lawrence Briggs by Local Friends

Friends of Lawrence Briggs gathered Monday evening at 60e North English to celebrate his birthday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wade, Mr. and Mrs. L. Tankersley, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bucher, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Holmes, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Enfield, Don Yoss, and Belya Wade.

Lawrence Briggs Clifford Cox Wayne Wade L. Tankersley Cecil Stewart Harold Bucher Harold Holmes Jim Enfield Don Yoss Belya Wade

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Monticello Anamosa Belle Plaine Hollywood Newman Mary Manners MaMaree C. C Lefty Peg Cedar Chapter Lasswell Clarence E. Hayes John F. Carr St. Mary's Catholic Guild William Trumblee Hense's Hall Strawberry Point Manchester Dundee Frank Macheak Claude Dickey F. D. Macheak West Branch West Liberty North Liberty Women's Catholic Order of Foresters Anna Kral Margaret Cahill Margaret Benter Mary Shima Klinger Paint CO Ave. SE Sara Park Salon 3Rd St. SE Dial Rainbow Girls Lasswell Studio Avenus SE Paramount Theater Dempsey’s Oscar Workman Second Avenue
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