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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1937

Page

15

Guest From Chicago Honored At Gertsen Social Events

Mrs. F. A. Kennedy of Chicago spent a week at the Gertsen home and was featured as guest of honor at a noon luncheon at Clara Robinsons Colonial Food shop with a circle of local friends. The Gertsen home hosted a skating and bridge party Saturday evening in Kennedy's praise, with a cordial group of attendees.

F. A. Kennedy Chicago Arthur C. Gertsen Pleasant Drive Kennedy Clara Robinson Colonial Food Shop Gertsen Hugh White G. H. Cornwell Gertrude Myers A. H. Bo Ray Horton Theda Myers Carl B. Myers, Jr Alice Naylor John Stewart Tower

Mrs. Collins and son visit Moores in Council Bluffs

Mrs. Robert Collins of Council Bluffs and her son Robert Moore Collins arrived Tuesday evening to spend a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Moore at 536 Knollwood drive SE. Mrs. Frank W. Davis of Des Moines, another Moores daughter, will arrive this weekend or early next week for a visit.

Robert Collins Council Bluffs Robert Moore Collins Collins Ernest R. Moore Knollwood Drive Frank W. Davis Des Moines

Mrs Weld to Represent Iowa Synod at War Conference

Mrs LeRoy D Weld of 1838 Blake Boulevard SE leaves for Chicago to represent the Iowa Synodical society and the international relations group of the A A U W at the twelfth conference on the Cause and Cure of War. The Palmer House hosts the meeting January 26 to 29.

LeRoy D. Weld Blake Boulevard Chicago Iowa Synodical Society Palmer House

Will Honor Miss Clark At Shower

Mrs. Edgar Clark hosts a Wednesday evening shower and bingo party at 319 Elev enth street SW for Miss Marian Clark who will marry Ross L. Wilson on February 1. Guests include Miss Clark and several named invitees such as Mrs. Harold Green Miss Katherine Green and Mrs. Louis Black.

Edgar Clark David Kvapil Eleventh Street Marian Clark Ross L. Wilson Miss Clark Harold Green Katherine Green Louis Black Marshall Clark Cora Farr Carla Sgarlata Nedra Wilson Lucyle Urich Naomi Kester Charles Burianek

Jaeger Tenth Wedding Anniversary Surprise Party

Relatives and friends surprised Ir. and Mrs. George Jaeger on their tenth anniversary at 1235 Second Avenue East. The evening featured card playing, refreshments, and gifts. Guests included George and Jacqueline Miller, John F. Strellner, Glenn Strellner, Richard Radeke, H. Kuhne, Ralph Andrews, D. Querry, Joe Kuhne, and Marietta Strellner, with out of town guests John F. Strellner of Van Horne winning several card prizes.

George Jaeger Second Avenue E George Miller John FE. Strellner Glenn Jacqueline Richard Radeke H. Kuhne Ralph Andrews D. Querry Joe Kuhne Marietta Strellner John F. Strellner van Horne Miller Querry Jaeger

Maltese Cross circle holds dessert luncheon meeting

The Maltese Cross circle of the King's Daughters met with Mrs. Ira Moore for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. Moore led devotions with a poem Is All That We Say. The circle voted to contribute to the Red Cross flood relief fund and admitted Mrs. C. A. Williams and Mrs. G. I. Scott as members. They planned to sew at St. Luke's hospital Feb 9.

Maltese Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters Ira Moore

Chi Omega Mothers Club Seeks Step Meetings Friday

The Chi Omega Mothers' club will meet Friday at 2 30 p m in the sorority rooms with hostesses Mrs L L Dolson Mrs Jess A Kitterman and Mrs H K Focht arranging the event.

Chi Omega Mothers’ Club L. L. Dolson Jess A. Kitterman H. K. Focht

M. M. Club Hosts Flood Relief Donation Move

Mrs. Earl Shunk hosted the M. M. club at 125 Twenty seventh Street NE Tuesday evening. Members voted to donate $5 to the Red Cross flood relief fund. Mrs. W. R. Robinson led the social hour. Refreshments were served.

Earl Shunk Twentyseventh Street M. M. Club Red Cross Flood W. R. Robinson

Installation of Cedar Chapter Officers Draws 600

About 600 members of the Order of Eastern Star attended Cedar chapter No. 184 OES as Vera Cullman was installed as worthy patron and Oliver Stucker as worthy patron at the Masonic hall. A 450-plate dinner preceded the 8 PM ceremony with 1936 officers presiding.

Order of Eastern Star Vera Cullman Oliver D. Stucker Cedar O.E.S Masonic Hall Nora McKinnon Andrew Peterson Gertrude Hanson Ed Helm Edna Duncan Lew Zalesky Marie Reiter Arthur Chase Charles Bode Abbie Sheldon Clara Hlavaty Jess Kitterman Hulda Rice Robert McClaughrey Lulu Iosty Frank Robinson Lucille Albright George Johnson Sentinel Cullman Eroy Cullman

Men Join YWCA Board In Groundbreaking Move

The YWCA in this city approves the election of men to its board at the annual meeting. New members include M. H. Morrison and John D. Randall while reelected directors include Mrs. Hal Ferguson and Miss Agatha Cherry. Dean Geiger of Coe College urged social agencies to pursue clear goals and future mental moral and spiritual development to justify existence.

Y.W.C.A Dean Geiger Social Agency Association Y. W Wayne J. Foster Marvin R. Selden M. H. Morrison Dean C. Harve Geiger Coe College Foster George Bruce Douglas Katherine Franken Nelson C. Dreier E. E. Fisher Vernon Business Girls’ League D. A. Stofler Ollie Larson Russell Knapp Fred A. Winter Agatha Cherry S. E. Coquillette Inga B. Tapper Hal J. Ferguson Marvin Selden R. T. Lubbock QO. E. Atkinson D. M. Taylor Y.W.C.A. Board of Trustees W. H. Frick H. R. Trewin S. G. Armstrong John S. Ely E. J. Carey T. B. Yuill Dwight Krumboltz Hal Ferguson D. A. Stoflet Wilma Shoup Ilo Bushaw Mary Ellen Reece

Party honors Joseph Klekar of Owatonna Minn

Mr and Mrs John Klekar hosted a party at 1314 Burch avenue NW honoring Joseph Klekar of Owatonna Minnesota. Attendees included Anton Krejci Bert Klekar Henry Pirks Charles Krejci Henry Urban John Klekar Edward Arlene Klekar Myron Bloom Henry Urban and Edwin Krejci. High pinochle prizes went to Anton Krejci and Mrs Henry Urban with low prizes to Charles Krejci and Mrs Bert Klekar.

John Klekar Burch Avenue Joseph Klekar Owatonna Minn Anton Krejci Bert Klekar Henry Pirks Charles Krejci Henry Urban Edward Arlene K

Mrs Arduser Hosts N G O Club Tea

Mrs. L. T. Arduser of 602 Second Avenue Southeast entertained the N G O club Tuesday. Attending were Mrs. Cora Geesaman Mrs. H B Green Mrs. P E Frink Mrs. Nettie Sisam and Mrs. H C Underhill.

L. T. Arduser Second Avenue SE N. G. O. Club Cora Geesaman H. B. Green P. E. Frink Nettie Sisam H. C. Underhill

Mrs Bickel Reviews Man the Unknown at Book Club Day

Mrs Robert O Bickel reviewed Man the Unknown by Alexis Carrel at the Book club's third annual guest day held at Mrs George M Bird's home on Third Avenue SE Tuesday afternoon. About thirty five women attended as Mrs Bird welcomed members and guests. Mrs Bruce West was elected secretary treasurer and Mrs George R Liddle presided at tea after the program.

Robert O. Bickel Alexis Carrel Book Club George M. Bird Third Avenue SE Bird Bickel Bruce West George R. Liddle

Mrs Steele Wilcox Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Mrs Steele Wilcox of Commonwealth Apartments entertained twelve members of her bridge club at luncheon and bridge at her apartment Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. Wilcox

Mrs Bell Hosts Sewing Club Luncheon at Home

Mrs. Robert P. Bell invited eight sewing club members to a luncheon at her home on Knollwood Drive SE Wednesday afternoon.

Mrs. Bell Sewing Club Robert P. Bell Knollwood Drive

Graduation Week Social Affairs at McKinley Prepares For Prom

Mid year activities fill the calendar as twelfth graders enjoy vacation. Six couples will join a Dutch treat dinner at Commonwealth tea room before the McKinley senior prom. Attendees include Peggy Bode Jeanne Anthony Mary Ann Pohorsky Marian Wing Zona Hill and Mary Katherine Carney plus Bill Watson Frank Scheible George O'Brien Dick Wingert Frank Fulkerson and Jack Kofron. Franklin high seniors were honored at a dinner and dance with Supt Deamer and guests toasts by Bob Files and others.

McKinley Commonwealth Tea Room Peggy Bode Jeanne Anthony Mary Ann Pohorsky Marian Wing Zona Hill Mary Katherine Carney Bill Watson Frank Scheible George O’brien Dick Wingert Frank Fulkerson Jack Kofron Franklin High School Arthur Deamer M. S. Hallman W. R. Boyd J. J. Terrall Alice Rudd R. L. Poppenhager Bob Files Mr. Boyd Leora Marshall John Hallenbeck Howard Bachman

Nine King’s Daughters circle holds dessert luncheon

Mrs. A. D. Biddinger entertained nineteen members of Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon Tuesday at 1520 Second avenue SE. Mrs. Carlton Owen read the circle prayer to open the meeting and Mrs. L. G. Swaney led devotions from These Twelve. Mrs. Harry W. Dunker gave the Founders' Day tea report.

A. D. Biddinger Second Avenue SE Louise Leibert King’s Daughters Carlton Owen L. G. Swaney Harry W. Dunker

Founders Day Luncheon Honors Burlington State President

Mrs. M. Sopousek reported on the Founders day luncheon held for Mrs. F. J. Mansfield the Burlington state president. Members voted five dollars for the Red Cross flood relief fund. Mrs. A. N. Humiston of 400 Nineteenth street NE will host the circle at the next meeting.

Kent Andrews Talks To Club Art Dept

Twenty members of the art department of the Woman's club met at the club house for luncheon. Kent Andrews, director of Coe College theater, spoke on Theater Architecture Through the Ages and lighting, noting Greeks used sunlight while modern productions use elaborate effects.

Woman’s Club Norman Sutliff A. B. van Dyke Ruskin Sandbourne Debussy Pangren Kent Andrews Coe College Andrews S. E. Garber Nellie Fuhrmeister A. H. Aukerman Mildred McDanel

Legion Auxiliary Initiates Forty Three New Members

The American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post No. 5 held an initiation at Memorial coliseum with forty three of eighty new members. Ten were juniors. a picnic dinner preceded the meeting attended by 125. Activities included a program with performances by Roosevelt high school girls and local singers. Prizes for membership recruitment were awarded to several members.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Coliseum del Stanton J. P. Winn Linn County American Legion and Auxiliary F. W. Kopp Gilbert Martin F. C. Parrish Robert Vesely Clare Nichols Ruth Zieke Roosevelt High School Alma Jean Batchelder Dorothy Batchelder Billy Boston Betty Burke Betty Jo Stephens Stephens Auxiliary Choral Club Helen Kacena Stark Lulu Engelman Welty W. D. Cunningham A. E. Wilson Alma Vokolek Norman Bowers G. A. Rogers H. E. Travis Louis Schirm Dan Kruidenier Floyd Baumgartner A. F. Haberle Jean Gunn Helen Tefr Anna Mae Tefr Kathryn Ann Steuber Kathleen Miller Julianne Freud Marjorie Moen Norma Haegg Harriet Cook Phyllis Cook Marguerite Tordik

Benner Tea Company Holds Bobsled Party

A Benner Tea Company group met at Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Klever home on Wilson Avenue SW Monday evening for a bobsled party. After the sleigh ride they returned for refreshments with attendees Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Klepac, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mateju, the Misses Mary Quick Mary Gillen Audrey and Elaine Anderson, Robert Burianek, Gene O'Brien, Harold Moore and Sonny Mateju.

Benner Tea Company Lewis Klever Wilson Avenue Klever A. J. Anderson Joseph Klepac Jesse Hunter Joseph Mateju Mary Quick Mary Gillen Audrey Elaine

Cultus Club Meets Thursday at 2:30 P.M.

Mrs. George Baumgartner of 1251 Fourth Avenue SE will entertain the Cultus club Thursday at 2 30 P.M. Mrs. C G Hover oversees the program.

George Baumgartner Fourth Avenue SE Cultus Club C. G. Hover

Daughters of Penelope Alethea Chapter Meet Thursday

The Alethea chapter of the Daughters of Penelope will meet Thursday at Moose Hall. Important business will be transacted.

Alethea The Daughters of Penelope Moose Hall

P. T. A. Meeting Set at Edgewood School

Edgewood No 1 P T A plans a Friday 8 p.m. meeting at the school. Ray Anderson Gazette farm editor will speak and a short program will follow.

Edgewood P. T. A Edgewood No P.T.A Ray Anderson Gazette Farm

Taylor PTA Plans Friday Family Safety Meeting

Taylor parent-education group will meet Friday at 2 p.m. in the school to discuss Family Safety and the Community focusing on child welfare and neighborhood safety practices.

Taylor P. T. A. Taylor

Beardsley Ruml Named Federal Reserve Bank Director

Dr Beardsley Ruml of New York City named a Class C director of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for a term ending December 31 1938. A Cedar Rapids native, he led the Laura Spelman fund and served as dean of the social science division at the University of Chicago before joining R H Macy and Co as treasurer.

Beardsley Ruml New York City Wentzle Ruml Fifth Avenue SE Federal Reserve Board Washington, D. C Federal Reserve Bank of New York Cedar Rapids Laura Spelman Fund New York University of Chicago University R. H. Macy and Co, Inc

City Briefs and Personals Update

Chicken supper at Trinity Lutheran Thursday with admission 40c. Dairy Dale community plans a 8 p.m. meeting Thursday in the Community hall. George Lentz, son of Mrs. Christina Lentz, was omitted from survivors in her death notice. Sanford Kerr discusses Alaska experiences last summer at Lions Club luncheon Thursday at the Roosevelt hotel.

George Lentz Christina Lentz Sanford Kerr Alaska Lions Club Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs Davis Leads Bible Programs on WOI Ames

Mrs S C Davis of Des Moines state Bible chairman of the King's Daughters broadcasts daily at 7 AM over WOI Ames. Her program aims to inspire daily devotion and religious instruction for listeners across the region.

S. C. Davis Des Moines The King’s Daughters WOI Ames

Woman Visits Mother Returns to Sioux City Home

Mrs Earl H Black has returned to her Sioux City home after visiting her mother Mrs Maggie Byse at 1010 Fifth street NW for several weeks Police report a car break in attempt on Tuesday morning on Tenth avenue SE between Third and Fourth streets with the right door handle twisted off and the lock broken according to John Breckle Jr of 2027 Johnson avenue NW

Earl H. Black Maggie Byse Fifth Street Sioux City John Breckle, Jr Johnson Avenue NW Tenth Avenue SE Third Fourth Streets

Local Girl Slips on Ice Fractures Left Leg

Marjorie Harris age 12 of 1338 C avenue NE slipped on ice after school Tuesday afternoon and fractured her left leg. She was transported to St. Luke's hospital by 5 p.m. and is confined there.

Marjorie Harris C Avenue NE St. Luke’s Hospital

Linn County Master Bar Association Elects Officers

The Linn County Master Barbers association elected and installed H. G. Metge as president A E Morehouse as vice president T F Thompson as secretary and treasurer C L Coats as recording secretary and W M Phillips as guide in a Tuesday meeting.

Linn County Master Barbers Association H. G. Metge A. E.morehouse T. F. Thompson C. L. Coats W. M. Phillips

Missing Marion boy sought in Cedar Rapids alert

Marcus Gaines of Marion asked Cedar Rapids police to watch for his brother Junior Gaines of Shelbyville Missouri a 12 year old boy who left Tuesday to visit relatives in Marion. He is about four feet ten inches tall 110 pounds with brown hair blue eyes wearing blue overalls a blue jacket shoes and a cap.

Marcus Gaines Marion Cedar Rapids Junior Shelbyville Gaines

Hartley Jr. given suspended fine for intoxication

Don Albertson of Hartley was fined 100 dollars in police court for intoxication, with the fine and costs suspended if he leaves the city. The sentence was made equivalent to a thirty day county jail term to deter return. John Carman, 36, of Clinton, received a thirty day county jail sentence for intoxication.

Don Albertson Hartley

Fire Truck Loses Chain on Fifth Avenue

Cedar Rapids fire department reports a fire chain was lost from a fire truck on Fifth Avenue SE Tuesday. They request anyone who finds the chain to notify authorities.

Cedar Rapids

Chain Located At Central Station Ends Tire Dispute

The report notes a chain for a size 38 by 7 tire was lost while the other chain remains with the firemen. Without the mate the missing chain holds little value. The chain was expected to be notified to Central station.

Central Station

Linn County Bankers Meet Postponed to Tonight

The Linn County Bankers association annual meeting, twice delayed by icy highways, will convene at 6 30 tonight at the Montrose hotel. Officers will be elected.

Linn County Bankers Association Montrose Hotel

Jan Hus Members Return from Chicago Anniversary Trip

Sixty nine Cedar Rapids members of Jan Hus lodge No. 51 I O O F traveled to Chicago for Palacky lodge No. 630’s sixtieth anniversary. They performed degree work and drills and attended a banquet, with Frank J. Chramosta as chairman and drill captain leading the local committee.

Jan Hus Cedar Rapids Palacky Lodge Chicago Odd Fellows Frank J. Chramosta Henry Jensen Joe Janeba Noble Grand M. T. Hasek Milvoy Horsky John Sedenka L. H. Straka

Brother Fleeing Flood Moves From Water Lapped Home

In Lawrenceburg Indiana floodwaters from the Ohio river lap the Tremain home as Paul Tremain brother of C E Tremain H 811 Avenue NW hitches to Milroy to join relatives. Mrs Tremain and four children moved to Milroy while Paul stayed to aid relief and witnessed the levee breach after rescuing clothing from a second story. John Drummey son of Ellen Drummey is reported via mail to be with relatives in Ludlow Kentucky as his Ludlow home sits in seven feet of water.

Lawrenceburg Ind Paul Tremain C. E. Tremain Dennis Jones Milroy Tremain Tremains Ellen Drummey Third Street John Drummey Ludlow

Mission Special Services Help Flood Sufferers

The Sun shine Mission will dedicate this week's offerings to flood relief in the Ohio River valley. Rev. Frank H. Ward sets a $25 goal, with all proceeds to the Red Cross. William Dykhuizen and Chester Ainsworth head the two weeks of services, alternating in preaching and song directing.

Frank H. Ward Sunshine Mission Ohio River Valley Ward Red Cross William Dykhuizen Chester Ainsworth Ainsworth Mary Tremain Joseph Ainsworth Arthur Baxter Thomas J. Hinkin Dykhuizen God Jesus Christ

Coe Alumni Plan National Night Broadcast Event

Alumni association leaders met at the YMCA to launch plans for a national Coe night observance. A Cedar Rapids gathering is slated for April 7 with a dinner and broadcast program, while alumni in other cities will join via coordinated or local programs.

Coe Coe Alumni Association Y.M.C.A H. M. Gage George W. Bryant William Burger Cedar Rapids J. S. Skien Alumni Association Gage Bryant Burger Skien

Perfect Cribbage Hand Heralded in Lowden

Hugo Gehris played a flawless cribbage hand Tuesday afternoon, holding the jack of hearts and four fives to total 29 points after turning the five of hearts on the crib. This special report appears in The Gazette.

the Gazette Lowden Hugo Gehris

Amendments to Cedar Rapids Investment stock terms

Public notice records a December 28 1936 stockholders meeting amending Article III of the Articles of Incorporation. Changes replace prior preferred dividend and redemption provisions with revised semiannual dividends, variable rate set by the board, and optional redemption terms with fixed payments and accrued dividends. The notice is signed by president B H McKeery secretary G R McKeery and attorney Fred C Fiske.

Cedar Rapids Investment Company Board of Directors

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