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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1938

Page

10

Mrs Douglas Kirk Honored At Cedar Rapids Luncheon

Social notes list Cedar Rapids residents attending a luncheon hosted at 222 6th Street SE. Honorees include Mrs Keggie Kook who plans to move to St Joseph Virginia with her husband. Other attendees named include Mrs Rewert Coon Miss Eleanor Cook and several local residents.

Douglas Kirk OULAL Cedar Rapids Keggie Kook Voook GK St. Joseph Pynesday Rewert Coon Eleanor Cook Cent Street Gues Cere Morhard M. Miller Keam I Gordon Mae Ben Frederick S Ghanbie Denmud P. Barnes Rae On Wodsworth Ohn BooTane Jows D Burkheater Waltham Cadow Don Hines Howesd Ernest WL Anderson Jr. Cooper Ed- Lee Seboda Franklin Battin Frederick

Patsy Dorforth Hosts Seventh Birthday Party

Patsy Dorforth daughter of Mr and Mrs Warner Co Danforth held her seventh birthday at 1517 Bevo Avenue SE. The afternoon featured a party with a dolly and litter gifts and refreshments served at a table decorated in Valentine motifs. Guests included Donna Atkinson Esther Agmetrung Margery Branneh Theone Lorene Fore man Betts Hopkins Alice Bitchin Jang Ann Stafford and Warner Danforth Jr.

Patsy Dorforth Warner Co Danforth Bevo Avenue Dinme Dolly Liter Valentine Donna Atkinson Esther Agmetrung Margery Branneh Theone Lorene Foreman Betts Hopkins Alice Bitchin Jang Ann Stafford Warner Danfurth, Jr

Bridge Club Plans Dutch Tea Dinner Then Bridge

Members of a bridge club meet Thursday evening for a Dutch tea dinner at Clara Rob Tosins Colonial Food Shop and then proceed to the home of Miss Myrtle Fisher and Elmer Fisher at 1240 Thiet Wotnue SE for bridge. Attending couples include Mr and Mrs George FE Miller, Mr and Mrs George Otis, Mr and Mrs Harry F Sundberg, and Dr and Mrs A Greenawalt.

Clara Robtosins Myrtle Fisher Elmer Fisher George FE Miller George Otis Harry F Sundberg A Greenawalt

Chicago Man and Wife Visit Mirs Westerfield Family

Mr and Mrs M Westerfield host their daughter Mirs Tom W Moore of Chicago for a several day visit beginning Thursday evening at 1840 Bever exvenue SE. Mr Moore arrives Sunday morning and stays until Monday morning, then the couple will travel to Wateloo for several days before returning to Chicago Thursday morning.

Mirs Tom W Moore Chicago M. Westerfield Bever

Lyons Host Dessert Bridge at Park Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs Wallace D Lyon entertain Thursday evening with a dessert bridge party at their home 1602 Park Avenue SE. Mr and Mrs Maurice E Ford are honored guests for the occasion. ten guests will share the courtesy.

Wallace D Lyon Park Avenue SE Maurice E. Ford

Mrs Edgar Gee Returns Home After Oak Park Visit

Mrs Edgar Gee returns to 1921 First Ave after weeks as guest of her granddaughter Mrs Otto Dvorak and Mr Dvorak in Oak Park HL.

Edgar Gee Oak Park Avemue E Wall Otto Dvorak Mr. Dvorak

Dinner Party Hosts Mia and Mrs Henry Ristine

Mia and Mrs Henry Ristine of 328 Crescent Street SE host a Thursday evening dinner party with twelve covers planned at their home.

Henry Ristines Mia Henry Ristine Crescent Street

Robert Armstrong Plans Return From New York

Robert C. Armstrong of Pleasant Hin is set to return Friday after a business trip to New York City. He traveled for a tip from a contact and will resume duties upon arrival.

Robert Armstrong New York Robert C. Armstrong Pleasant Hin New York City

Cheskhames Camp Fire Meeting and Evening Activities

The Cheskhames Camp Fire group met Fischy evening at Mrs Gay Wood's home and prepared and served supper. In the evening, student reed ing studies were conducted under Mio Wood and D M Keister. Games were played.

Cheskhames Fischy Tat Guardian Gay Wood Bird Reeding Studens Mio Wood D M Keister

Patricia Graves Hosts Open House Party

Report cards will be out Friday as high school students await the worst of the best. Patricia Craves hosted an open house at 2142 Blake Boulevard SE Wednesday evening with guests including Patricia Satter, Marianne Corey, Betty Laiar, Jean Killen, and several others. Refreshments were served.

Patricia Craves Blake Boulevard Patricia Satter Mariainne Corey Betty Laiar Jean Killen Betty Gage Janet Shuptrine Joanne Marshall Allayne Konecny Mary Jane Murdock Jeanne Rowe Jim Bromwell Bill Lattner Dicksten Bill Bloomhall Ball Keeh Bill McPartland Don Ross Bob Meek Jack Talbot Bob Bruce McGregor Emerson Hovey

McKinley Ninth Grade Girl Reserves Banquet Held at YWCA

The McKinley junior high Ninth Grade Girl Reserves hosted a mother and daughter banquet at the YWCA Tuesday. The event opened with an invocation by the Girl Reserves, followed by a program explaining the Girl Reserve symbol. Speakers included Mrs John Evans and Mrs O F Atkinson, chairwoman of the reserve committee, discussing the mother daughter relationship with the YWCA and home life. The program also featured a recognition service by Blanche Moelin and the reserves, songs by Dane Mason and Marcella Young, and dance numbers performed by students from Edna K Dieman’s studio. Traffic Sergeant Gordon Hughes spoke on This City We Live In.

McKinley Junior High School Ywoca John Evans McKinley H-Y-Ette Frank X Guyot O F Atckinson Y W. C A Blanche Moelin Girl Reserves Dane Mason Marcella Young Hare Vernon Hten Y Wca Jacqueline Joens Gaynor Dorrien Bettilou Lefebvre Patty Ann Dudek Edna K Diemans Studio Gordon Hughes

Daughters of Isabella Social Meeting in Montrose Hotel

The Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle held a Czech themed social event Wednesday evening in the Montrose hotel. The Karhy Masaryk chorus performed in colorful costumes, and Czech designed embroidery dolls and jewelry were on display. The evening closed with dancing and refreshments. Committee in charge included Miss Esther Mironik, chairwoman, Miss Pauline Smid, Mrs Mary Sebetka, Mrs Edith Zachar and Mrs Anna Unzeitig.

Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Montrose Hotel Karhy Masaryk Chorus Esther M Iironik Pauline Smid Mary Sebetka Edith Zachar Anna Unzeitig

Palm Grove No 1 installs officers at Mrs Roth home

Officers of Palm Grove No 1 were installed Tuesday afternoon at 311 Seventh Street SE. Installing officer was Mrs Charlotte M Scholz of Cresco with Mrs Myrtle M Barnes as installing chaplain and Mrs Roth as installing attendant. Social hour featured refreshments and white rose centerpiece tables. Gifts were presented to honored guests including Mrs Scholz and Mrs Barnes. The next meeting will be at Mrs Viasak 1724 B Avenue NE. all Woodmen circle members invited.

Palm Grove No 1 Maude Roth Seventh Street SE Charlotte M Scholz Cresco Myrtle M Barnes Roth Scholz Barnes Elizabeth DeMarah Ella Viasak Arthalinda Smith Mrs Viasak Avenue Woodmen Circle

Book Review Club Assesses The Importance of Living

Mrs Charles E Roberts reviews Lin Yutang's The Importance of Living at the YWCA Book Review Club gathering on Wednesday afternoon. The volume is praised as good medicine for the fast moving American, stressing efficiency punctuality and achievement. Sixteen members attend.

Charles E Roberts Lin Youtang Book Review Club YWCA

Roosevelt P T A hears talks from probation officer and leaders

Miss Lena Vogt Linn county probation officer spoke at the Roosevelt P T A meeting Wednesday afternoon. Mrs J Gerber presided at the business session and Miss Charlotte Hubbard directed recreation. Refreshments were provided by Mrs Merle Hamilton and her committee.

Lena Vogt Roosevelt P. T. A Linn County J. Gerber Charlotte Hubbard Merle Hamilton

Missionary Union to Convene Forty-Sixth Annual Meeting

Final plans announce Cedar Rapids Interdenominational Missionary Union will hold its 46th annual gathering Friday at First Christian Church 838 Third Avenue SE. Principal speaker Mrs T Cuyler Young of Chicago will address morning and afternoon sessions detailing Iran era work including Resht Moslem girls school leadership and public health outreach.

Interdenominational Missionary Union of Cedar Rapids First Christian Church Third Avenue SE T. Cuyler Young Chicago Iran

Stone Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Observed by Kenwood Park Church

Members of Kenwood Park Presbyterian church hosted a reception Monday evening for Mr. and Mrs E M Stone marking their fiftieth anniversary. Music by Mrs Gordon Grant and Dale Barnhart accompanied the event.

Kenwood Park

Miss Betty Kemper Graduates Honored at Cedar Rapids

Mrs A M Andreas hosted a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club for Betty Kemper who graduates from Franklin High School. Guests included Betty Baker Jean Stookey Mary Kay Fiebig Jane Downer Frances McCormick Dorothy Geiger Dorothy Kemp Dorothy Jane Plock Gayle Koch and Genevieve Tanner followed by a Dutch treat theater party.

A M Andreas Twen Sixth Street Cedar Rapids Country Club Betty Kemper Andreas Miss Kemper Franklin High School Betty Baker Jean Stookey Mary Kay Fiebig Jane Downer Frances

American Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Memorial Building

All members of the American Legion auxiliary to Hanford Post No. 5 will meet in the Memorial building Friday at 11 a.m. to complete sewing for the U S Veterans hospital. A picnic luncheon will be served at 12 30 p.m. Members are asked to bring picnic provisions.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Building U. S. Veterans’ Hospital

Tea Honors King's Daughters Founders Day In Montrose Hotel

About 200 guests attended the silver tea in the Crystal room at the Montrose hotel celebrating the 52nd Founders Day of the King's Daughters and Sons. Mrs WF Boiler of Iowa City spoke on hospital garments, and 40 dozen garments were donated by Cedar Rapids circles. The program included music, interviews, readings, and a brief history of the order.

Cedar Rapids Boiler M G Morris James W Barnett Arthur Burnell Edwin C Nelson Paul B. Gard Florrie Ann Ruebush Patricia Rice Mary Ellen Stickles Kathryn Phillips Beverly Wright King’s Daughters Montrose Avalonne Cross Coe College Carl Goodwin Goodwin Tom Walpole Rufus Culver de Nio

Cedar Rapids Woman's ClubMusic Study on Percussion Instruments

Members of Cedar Rapids Woman's Club music department held a Wednesday afternoon session at the clubhouse. Mrs. Robert Clark led the discussion on percussion including kettle and bass drums, tambourine, castanets, triangle, xylophone and chimes. Virginia Dodds and Diana Coffey performed works while Mrs. Warren A. Hansen presided.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Robert Clark HH. FE. Henderson Valse Nolliet Chaminade Virginia Dodds Fern Porgolesi Haven Steiner Diana Coffey Frances Crozier Friml Jean Engelman Helen Kacena Stark Leonard Barwick L. C. Schuknecht Warren A. Hansen Walter Goreham Esther Hromk D. M. Fellows Guy McKibben

Mrs Dusek Hosts Karala Masaryk Club at Home

Mrs. Stanley Dusek of 7818 Eighteenth Avenue SW hosted the Karla Masaryk club for a Wednesday afternoon meeting. Plans were made for a Feb 23 dinner at the Elks Club replacing the regular February gathering, with refreshments served afterward.

Stanley Dusek Eighteenth Avenue Karla Masaryk Club Elks’ Club

Mrs W Willenberg Hosts Joly Ramblers Gathering

Mrs W Willenberg hosted the Joly Ramblers at her 906 Sixth Avenue SE home on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs H Kendall and Mrs Leo J Smith.

W. Willenberg Sixth Avenue SE H. Kendall Leo J. Smith

Mason City Guests Visit Mrs Andrie and Family

Frank Kofron and his wife from Mason City are spending the week as guests of Mrs J F Andrie and Mr Andrie at their home on J Street and Twenty-eighth Avenue SW.

Frank Kofron Mason City

Otyokwa Camp Fire Plans Valentine Party

The Otyokwa Camp Fire group B met Tuesday afternoon at St. Matthew's school to plan a Valentine party to be held in the school auditorium.

St. Matthew's School

Aunt Het Describes Frustrations in Domestic Quarrel

The speaker mocks a relative's spending on clothing and laments a tedious domestic routine. She notes the only pleasure the man has is feeling sorry for himself when a button is forgotten and a zipper tightens the mood.

Mozart Club Presents American Composers Program

Mozart club members present a program of music by American composers Saturday at 10 am in the Terrace room of the Montrose hotel. L Ibie Fikers and Alma Turechek lead the program featuring works by Bliss Pidlina Rody Gloria Lohtt and others.

Mozart Club Montrose Hotel Libbie Fikers Alma Turechek Jean Pidlina Rody Gloria Werner Marie Ancelux MaycDowell Colleen Bedell Swine Makress DeLoris Harley Lynes Ruth Kohl Firefly Grant-Schaeffer Theodora Davin MacDowell Olea Sindelar Jean Morris Morceau Charicteristique Wollenhaunt Jo Ann Walters Elvanne Kriz Movermen MacDowell Barbara Sparhita

Beta Sigma Phi Plans District Meeting At Cedar Rapids

At a Sigma chapter meeting in the Montrose hotel plans were made for the next Beta Sigma Phi district meeting to be held in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. George Newland introduced guest speaker Mrs. E. K. Steal who read from Life With Mother by Clarence Day.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids George Newland E. &K Steal Mother Clarence Day

Eleanor Hiner Hosts Breakfast for Roosevelt Senior Class

Miss Eleanor Hiner of 1129 J Avenue NW hosted a waffle breakfast at her home on Thursday morning, entertaining seven Roosevelt senior class girls including June Bridge Betty Denin Dorothy Green Ruth Henry June Nelson Winona Saylor and Betty Wagner.

Eleanor Liner J Avenue NW Roosevelt June Bridge Betty Denin Dorothy Green Ruth Henry June Nelson Winona Saylor Betty Wagner

Franklin Couple Honored at Pound Shower

Mr and Mrs C O Franklin of 515 Fifth Avenue SE were honored at a Friday pound shower hosted by Mrs O B Sharp. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R G Hutchcroft Mr and Mrs F A Longenbaugh Mrs Petsel Mrs Broussard Mr and Mrs Roy Jackson Mr and Mrs Vern Kekert Mr and Mrs William Blackwell Mrs Amos Smith Burt Sharp and Berniece Vaverka.

C. O. Franklin Fifth Avenue SE O. B Sharp R. G. Hutchcroft F. A. Longenbaugh Petsel Broussard Roy Jackson Vern Kekert William Blackwell Amos Smith Burt Sharp Berniece Vaverka

Mrs Brown and son Return Home After Visit

Mrs Leo M Brown and her son Jerry departed Wednesday for Alvin Texas after a three week stay with Mrs Brown's sister Mrs P Rinard at 1202 Oakland read NE and with Mr Brown's father in Marion.

Leo M. Brown Jerry Alvin Tex

Notice of Executor Appointment for Willa J Daniels

On January 16 1938 Fred W Hann was appointed and qualified as executor of Willa J Daniels estate Linn County Iowa. All debts should be paid to the undersigned and all claims must be filed with Linn County District Court Clerk for authentication. Fred W Hann Executor and Attorney is named for the estate.

State of Iowa Limi County Willa J Daniels Linn Linn County

LeRoy McLeod To Be Complimented On His Birthday

In celebration of his twenty first birthday LeRoy McLeod of Central City Coe college senior student will be the honored guest at a birthday party given Thursday evening at Pla Mor by Miss Mary Helen Sloss of Marion freshman student at Coe. Coe college students who will be present include Dorothy Barnes Grace Ann Reift Jane Ball Mary Lou Cater Darlene Pollock Betty Neuzil Valerie Keneeny Norma White Sara Lee Hosbacher George Koehn John Rees Bud McLeod Bernard Che Walter Fillenworth George Hennessey Milo Knutson Franklin Wilson and Ray Kinder.

LeRoy McLeod Central City Coe College Pla-Mor Mary Helen Sloss Marion Coe Dorothy Barnes Grace Ann Reift Jane Ball Mary Lou Cater Darlene Pollock Betty Neuzil Valerie Keneeny Norma White Sara Lee Hosbacher George Koehn John Rees Bud McLeod Bernard Che Walter Fillenworth George Hennessey Milo Knutson Franklin Wilson Ray Kinder

Humane Society To Get City Dog License Fees For Shelter Maintenance

City council approved a new agreement with Linn County Humane Society to manage the animal shelter. The city will pass dog license receipts minus costs to the society, which handled 1,931 animals in 1937, found homes for 262, and processed cruelty investigations involving a monkey, five dogs, and three horses.

Linn County Humane Society M F Cox Humane Society

Three Cedar Rapids Leaders Urge Help For Chinese Relief

Local leaders from Immaculate Conception Church Temple Judah and First Congregational Church call Cedar Rapids residents to donate to the American Red Cross fund to aid civilians in war torn China. They cite the $1 090 000 goal and urge timely support for food shelter clothing and medical care.

Cedar Rapids American Red Cross Wartorn China John M. Molloy Immaculate Conception Church David Polish Temple Judah Nelson C. Dreier First Congregational Church

Iowa Guard Units Train at Camp Dodge This Summer

Adj Gen Charles H Grahl announced all Iowa national guard units will train at Camp Dodge except the 185th field artillery. The 67th infantry brigade about 2500 men and certain divisional units will train August 7 to 21, and the 113th cavalry about 500 men will train August 21 to September 24. A four day officers school at Camp Dodge runs July 6 to 9.

DES Moines Adj Charles H. Grahl Iowa National Guard 185Th Field Artillery Camp Dodge Grahl Iowa National Guard Bureau of Washington Camp Ripley Minn Field Artillery 67Th Infantry 113Th Cavalry

Special train blocks Third avenue crossing delaying commuters

Rock Island lines train blocked the Third avenue crossing for twelve minutes delaying business men relying on bus schedules. A double header twelve car Peoria to Sioux Falls passenger train caused the blockage after 7 a.m. to replenish water for diners, violating a five minute crossing rule. This marks a second recent incident at the crossing.

Rock Island Lines Third Avenue C. C. Cunningham Cedar Rapids Peoria Sioux Falls Cunningham

Graduation Exercises Held For Garfield 6A

Garfield school held graduation exercises for eighteen members of the 6A class who will enter Benjamin Franklin junior high school. The program, directed by Miss Genevieve Jensen, featured poems, songs, a class history, prophesy, and diplomas, with a dinner preceding the ceremony.

Garfield School Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Genevieve Jensen Jane Burlingham Reveccn Stone Robert Cornish Betty Jane Hansen Miss Painter Muss Campbell Buddy Swab Lois Bucy George Deetz Donald Fritz Nellie Goyer Betty Hansen Robert Hladek Junior Kasey Hazel Richey Beverly Smith Vernon Smith Kenneth Savel Rebecca Stone Oliver Swab Craig Sweet Eugene Watson Beulah Wilson

Meat industry group to boost meat consumption in Cedar Rapids

Wholesale meat salesmen plan a 1 30 pm meeting Saturday at the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce to stimulate meat use. Harry Palmer of Wilson and Company says the national effort highlights lower meat prices and will have major packing companies represented.

Cedar Rapids

Birth of son James Arie to James Fisher family

A son named James Arie was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Fisher at 107 Fourth Avenue SW on January 25. The child is welcomed by the Fisher family and listed in local birth notices.

James Fisher Fourth Avenue SW James Arie

Supervisors Weigh County Newspaper Contest Decision

Linn county supervisors heard arguments on the county official newspaper contest and will vote next Tuesday at 2 p.m. on the three papers with the largest bona fide yearly subscriber lists. The Cedar Rapids Gazette is not in the running. contest narrowed to News Letter and Marion Sentinel with Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record now deemed eligible.

Linn County G. K. Thompson Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record Lisbon Herald Central City News-Letter Springville New Era Marion Sentinel Cedar Rapids Gazette News-Letter Mount Vernon

Charges Dropped In Failure To Name After Accident

Charges against C R Miller of Marion for failing to give name address and license after his car struck Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon’s vehicle were dismissed in Justice H R Churchills court on motion by the county attorney. The Jan 15 incident on Fifth street near the YMCA involved a skidding car pushing Condon’s machine into another car. Miller had stepped out to push as the vehicle rolled into gear and struck the deputy’s car. Young men in the YMCA lobby saw a man enter a car and drive away and provided the license number. Miller paid damages to both cars.

C. R. Miller Route 1 Marion H. R Churchi Miller Larry Condon Fifth Street First Avenues NE YMCA Condon

Urges Formation Fleet Naval Reserve Unit Here

Lieutenant Benedict Worth addressed sixty naval reserve members at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids urging the formation of a fleet naval reserve unit pending legislation. Lee Simmons, organizer of a navy club in Council Bluffs, spoke, and Lee Simmons and another guest were introduced as new Cedar Rapids members.

Fleet Naval Reserve Cedar Rapids Benedict Worth Naval Reserve Force Montrose Hotel Worth Lee Simmons Davy Jones Locker Council Bluffs C. M. Tapager

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