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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1933

Page

4

Social Affairs Of Today Marked By Two Luncheons

Two social luncheons marked today in Cedar Rapids. Mrs James Y Canfield hosted Miss Irene Klingener of Seattle enroute to Meadville with ten guests. Mrs G J Siebke and Mrs H R Boileau hosted another luncheon for Miss Nelle Roehs and others at the Commonwealth tea room.

Tony James Y. Canfield Second Avenue SE Irene Klingener Seattle Cedar Rapids Meadville G. J. Liebke Blake Boulevard SE HR. Boileau Forest Drive Commonwealth Tea Room Nelle Roehs Herbert Henderson Wayne Stookey Nacemt Knaupp Marvin Leysen Anamosa R. B. van Cleave L. B. Stevenson Clay Phillips Dean Hilborn Siebke Cedar Rapids Country Club

Cedar Rapids Bridge Qualifying Sets One Round

With many players away on vacations the afternoon qualifying round is omitted. The contract championship tournament will proceed Saturday evening at the Hotel Roosevelt from 7 45 PM for those aiming at semi finals and finals. Local residents and visitors may participate, no reservations required, bring your own partner. Mrs. George E Beattie directs the event, with semi finals set for Wednesday evening July 12 and a date to be announced later.

Cedar Rapids Hotel Roosevelt George E. Beattie Ater

Premium Gladiolus Show List Finalized for August Cedar Rapids

The premium list committee reported final details for the annual Gladiolus show to be held August 4 and 5 at the Killian store. Cedar Rapids Gladiolus society met this week in Dr L. F. Vane's office and plans to distribute the list around July 15.

Killian Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society L. F. Vane

Bride Geraldine Krebs Weds Leo R Brown at First Baptist

Recent bride Geraldine Krebs becomes Mrs Leo R Brown after a large church wedding held Saturday at the First Baptist Church. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold E Krebs of Rose Hall.

Leo R Brown Geraldine Krebs First Baptist Church Harold E. Krebs Rose Hall

Teachers Return From Evanston Meeting in Illinois

Miss Ruby Byers and Miss Edith Howe returned from an international teachers meeting in Evanston Illinois after two weeks away. They traveled home via St Louis where they visited Mrs A B Trombley for several days.

Ruby Byers Edith Howe Evanston St Louis A B, Trombley

Nichols Family Reunion Hosts Distant Relatives in Cedar Falls

Mr and Mrs. Ben F Hazen of 418 Twenty second Street NE hosted a Fourth of July Nichols family reunion. Attending were N. B. Nichols with Mr and Mrs H J Rudebeck and family from Cedar Falls, Harvey Nichols and Agnes Ness from Waterloo, Ralph Nichols from Fort Dodge, Fern Nichols from Chicago, and William Lawrence with family from St. Louis Missouri.

Ben F Hazen Twenty-second Street Nichols N. B. Nichols H. J. Rudebeck Cedar Falls Harvey Nichols Agnes Ness Waterloo Ralph Nichols Fort Dodee Fern Nichols Chicago William Lawrence St. Louis

McConkey Family Plans Chicago Visit for Century of Progress

Franklin G McConkey son of Mr and Mrs F P G McConkey 1624 Seventh Avenue SE travels to Chicago Tuesday with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A F Dormeyer and family to visit them and attend the Century of Progress exposition.

Franklin G. McConkey FP. G McConkey Seventh Avenue Chicago A. F. Dormeyer

Ice Cream Plans Discussed At Community Meeting

The THR Committee met and a Pedac was read by Mrs. Grtert Martin. Plans for an ice era month were also made and refreshments were served by Mrs G HE Fretemek and Mrs Ray Netan.

Qasi Wiligs Conard Yak Wes Redere Sue Gness Mss Mass Sunt Kang Grtert Martin Godal G HE Fretemek Ray Netan

Mrs Wilson and Daughter Visit From Wichita and Bloomington

Mrs R. E Wilson and her daughter Sara Ellen of Wichita Kansas and Miss Daisy Chadband of Bloomington Illinois stay a week in the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Gray at 1281 Third Avenue SE. Mrs Wilson is a former local resident and the trio spent a week in Bloomington after a month in Chicago.

R. E Wilson Sara Ellen Wichita, Kan Daisy Chadband Bloomington Ill Fred Gray Third Avenue SE Wilson Chicago

Picnic and Fireworks Folio at Ellis Park

Mr and Mrs Charles Lampman and Harriet of Rockford Illinois joined Delbert Phye of Marion Iowa and E Lampman party with Betty Mae Sidwell and B Turner and Marie Zuck at Ellis Park for a Fourth of July picnic. Fireworks followed at the B J Turner home in Cedar Rapids.

Charles Lampman Harriet Rockford, Ill Delbert Phye Marion E. Lampman Betty Mae Sidwell B . Turner Marie Zuck Cedar Rapids Ellis Park B. J. Turner

Milligans Visit Relatives After Century of Progress Trip

Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Milligan and daughter Dorothy of San Diego stay with Mrs. Milligan’s parents Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Lazenby and other relatives in town. They attended the Century of Progress in Chicago with Mrs. M. L. Blue and Mrs. J. G. Steffey and will travel home via Kansas Oklahoma and New Mexico.

F. P. Milligan Dorothy San Diego Calif

Chicago and Illinois guests visit in Grand Avenue SE home

Mr and Mrs David B Johnston and Miss M E Luder of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Ralph Faupel of Wilmette Ill were guests since Saturday in the V E Hampton home 2035 Grande avenue SE this morning Jest. Mrs Ada Nar of Los Angeles will stay for an extended visit with her sister Mrs Hampton.

David B Johnston M. E. Luder Chicago Ralph Faupel Wilmette, Ill V. E. Hampton Grande Avenue SE Ada Nar Los Angeles Mrs. Hampton

Birthday Party for Marilyn Tomash at Home

Marilyn Tomash entertained a group of girls at her home in honor of her tenth birthday. Those present were Betty Shaw Donna Mae Sponar Natalie Quass Dorothy Luchterhand Dorothy Borst Virginia Merklin Mildred Matejka Mary Ellen Dill and Elaine Brack of Oxford.

Marilyn ‘Tomash Sixteenth Avenue SW Betty Shaw Donna Mae Sponar Natalie Quass Dorothy Luchterhand Dorothy Borst Virginia Merklin Mildred Matejka Mary Ellen Dill Elaine Brack Oxford

Mrs Landes visits Montrose and relatives in Montrose

Mrs J V Landes of New York City arrives Monday for a six week summer visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Palmer at Montrose hotel and Mr and Mrs Lee O Nielson at 1957 Second avenue SE. Landes and Nielson are sisters. The Junior Arts association holds a meeting at 730 tonight in the public library art room to plan the July 22 birthday party.

J V. Landes New York City Junior Arts Association Public Library

Cress Family Visits Cedar Rapids Relatives

Mr and Mrs H W Cress and their son Robert visit Mrs Margaret Cress for a week from Los Angeles. The Cress family formerly lived in Cedar Rapids with Mr and Mrs E C Mrstik and children Marilyn and Marvin have returned to Washington DC after visiting relatives here. OL AT club members plan a Saturday picnic at Bever park inviting each family to bring a well filled basket.

H. W. Cress Robert Los Angeles E. C. Mrstik Marilyn Marvin Washington, D. C A. Riley Lou Mrstik Bever Park

Alvin Barta Returns to Burlington From Visit

Alvin Barta has returned to Burlington after a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Barta at 1425 Seventh Avenue SE.

Alvin Barta Burlington Frank Barta Seventh Avenue

Miss Minnie King Returns Home From Clinton Visit

Miss Minnie King has returned to Clinton after a week with her mother and relatives and friends.

Minnie King Clinton

Camp Huaga Fourth Celebration Highlights Tent Contests

Camp Huaga hosts a Fourth of July style program with tents forming four groups for contests in poncho rolling artificial respiration whittling fire building and nature study. Groups identify 23 nature specimens with high scores and archery on the range.

Ween Capa Teagan PS Fro Ayo Marina Mas Wanig Mainay Vesna Crease Dave Onin Wadepondescea Oawein

Miss Monroe Weds Clifford T. Kettering in Burbank

Announcement from Cedar Rapids notes the marriage of Veda Katherine Monroe and Clifford Thomas Kettering on June 30 at Magnolia Park church in Burbank California. Kettering, son of Ray and the late Shea family, will work at the Burbank post office. couple plans to reside there. Many Cedar Rapids residents attended.

Veda Katherine Monroe Clifford Thomas Kettering Burbank Calif Magnolia Park Kettering Ray Kettering Cedar Rapids W. C. Kettering Thomas Shea

Pre nuptial Shower Honors Miss Woods

A bridge shower honoring Miss Cecilia Woods, to marry Joseph Reindl Saturday, was hosted by Miss Frances Bartlett and Mrs. L. T. Connolly at 1815 Sixth Avenue SE. Prizes went to Miss Woods, Mrs. E. J. Stark, and Miss Nina Jesina. attendees included several local women and out of town guest Mrs. Harry Kinley.

Frances Bartlett L. T. Connolly Sixth Avenue SE Cecilia Woods Joseph Reindl Bridge Miss Woods E. J. Stark Nina Jesina Lucile Stodola Florence Reece Mary Gallagher Kaye Longueville Edward Cuyler Reed Stanley G. O. Fletcher Ted Emerson Orville Hofford Ralph Schillig Jack Cameron Sarah Woods Harry Kinley Maxine Coggan

Mrs Marie Rowe and Lou Rowe Visit Aunt in Philadelphia

Mrs Marie Rowe and Lou Rowe of Philadelphia are guests of their aunt Mrs Margaret Hutchinson at 215 Fifth Street NE. The visit highlights family ties and hometown connections in the city.

Marie Rowe Lou Rowe Philadelphia Margaret Hutchinson Fifth Street

Woman's Missionary Society Meet Friday at First Evangelical

The Woman's Missionary society of the First Evangelical church will meet Friday at 2 p.m. in the church parlors. Mrs. L. C. Schuknecht will lead the program with hostesses Mrs. Edna Canady and Mrs. F. W. Adams assisting.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Church L. C. Schuknecht Edna Canady F. W. Adams

Missionary Society Picnic at Central Park Church

The Missionary society of the Central Park Presbyterian church will meet with Miss Dorotha Roberts at 1629 K avenue NE for a picnic luncheon at 1 Friday. The Alice Korteling guild members will hostesses with dessert and lead the program. All women of the church are invited.

The Missionary Society of the Central Park Presbyterian Church Dorotha Roberts K Avenue NE Alice Korteling

Missionary societies meet at St Pauls Methodist

The Missionary societies of St Pauls Methodist church will meet at 2 30 p m Friday at the home of Mrs Eva Reeder and her daughter Mrs Elizabeth Dennis Assist ant hostesses will be Miss Ruth Otto Mrs Guy Rich Mrs J M Tallman and Mrs Delia Calkins Devotions will be led by Mrs J E Ives The program After Many Years will be given by the Women's Foreign Missionary society An invitation is extended to all women of the church.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Eva Reeder Elizabeth Dennis Ruth Otto Guy Rich J. M Tallman Delia Calkins J. E. Ives Women's Foreign Missionary Society

Flossie White Wins Kenmore Blind Bogey Title

Mrs Flossie White won the blind bogey prize at the Women s day tournament Wednesday at the Kenmore club. Her 112 became 100 with a twelve handicap to take the winning score. Second place went to Mrs H J Robertson with 95 3 92, with several others named among the competitors. Miss Rachel Nelson hosted a luncheon and bridge after the event for fifteen guests.

Flossie White Kenmore Club White H. J. Robertson H. L. Moorhead Maxine Williams R. J. Vorkoper R. C. Kane Rachel Nelson

Alderman Family Sets Out for Vacation Tour

Mr and Mrs Dwight B Alderman and daughter Shirley leave from 1546 Seventh Avenue SE for a two week vacation to Billings Missouri home of Judson W Alderman and family. They will visit Aurora Springfield and Seymour in Dwight’s boyhood area. Mr and Mrs N F Alderman of 1529 Seventh Avenue SE accompany them and expect to be away a month or more.

Dwight B. Alderman Shirley Seventh Avenue SE Billings Judson W Aurora Springfield Seymour N. F. Alderman Dwight Alderman

Forbes Family Visit Spans Cities

Mrs. A. K. Forbes and her children Junior and Mildred of Los Angeles visit her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. William Mulvihill at 516 Sixth Avenue SE. After a lengthy stay they will go to Chicago for the Century of Progress and visit relatives in St. Joseph Missouri before returning home.

A. K. Forbes Junior Mildred Los Angeles Willam Mulvihill Sixth Avenue SE Chicago Century of Progress St. Joseph

Sbor Sokolek Renata Tyrs Meeting and Championship Party

Sbor Sokolek Renata Tyrs holds Friday at 8 p.m. meeting with a post event party honoring the junior girls team that won the national junior championship at the National Sokol meet in Chicago last month. Auxiliary to the I A of M meets at 8 p.m. at Mrs Kinchner’s home.

Sbor Sokolek Renata

Cedar Rebekah Picnic At Schminkey Home North Of Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rebekah lodge hosts a picnic supper Friday at 6 at Miss Hazel Schminkey's home north of Cedar Rapids. Members should take a covered dish and picnic supplies. The T. P. A. Auxiliary will have a picnic luncheon at 1 Friday in Ellis Park river pavilion. Members should bring a covered dish and sandwiches.

Cedar Rebekah Cedar Rebekah Lodge Hazel Schminkey Cedar Rapids Schminkey Center Point Dunkard Church T. P.A Woman's Auxiliary River Pavilion Ellis Park

Royal Neighbors Meeting Notice at Odd Fellow Hall

Valley Camp No. 2136 Royal Neighbors of America will hold a regular session in Odd Fellow hall Friday at 7 p.m. Members are reminded to attend.

Mrs Parcy Heefner Rites In Mount Vernon

Brief funeral services will be held for Mrs Parcy Heefner at the Stephen Brown Jot in Mount Vernon Cemetery after the body arrives Thursday evening on the 630 train from Des Moines. Earlier services were conducted at Galilee Baptist Church in Des Moines.

Mount Vernon Parcy Heefner Stephen Brown Des Moines Galilee Baptist Church

Local Man Forced To Pay Storage On Car He Didn't Know Recovered

A. H. Kline of 1309 Third Street SE, Quaker Oats employee, learned his Chevrolet stolen from the Quaker Oats lot on November 6. It was recovered in Fort Dodge on November 13 and stored at C. B. Perkins garage after a police order. He paid $35.30 to reclaim. no clear explanation from authorities or the city solicitor.

A. H. Kline Third Street Quaker Oats Fort Dodge Kline John P

Insurance inquiry follows missing car case

A letter from A. R. Williams of Fort Dodge suggests Kline may have theft insurance and asks for the insurer's name as part of a suspected recovery plan. Kline reports having no insurance.

Kline A. R. Williams Fort Dodge

Prof Robert Kajanus Dies Grand Old Man of Finnish Music

Prof Robert Kajanus, famed conductor and a pillar of Finland's musical life, died Thursday in Helsingfors. He was widely regarded as the grand old man of Finnish music.

Helsingfors Finland Robert Kajanus

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Stefens Leo RR. Brown Miss Byers Miss Howe Hazen Second Street Hampton Home Mrs. Landes Washington L. A. T. Club Good Housekeeping the Silver CO. Third Vloo Merchants National Tank Hide Camp Huaga Elizabeth Jackson Eluta Pashuta Pinicon Hill Betty Murray Jeanne Marshall Catherine Niles Bessie Gallagher Violet Jirouch Betty Kerwin Marjorie Jamieson Jane Ball Margaret Greedy Barbara Marshall Dorothy Ann Miller Mary Ellen Granger Josephine McNeil Betty Thomas Leone Taylor Frances Bone Robin Hood Ezra Miss Monroe Clifford T. Kettering Evangelical Society Central Park Society St. Paul's Societies Virginia Dare Dress Shop Virginia Jane Gray Miami GME Montrose Hotel Third Ave Third St Kenmore Missouri Mulvihill Clubs I. A. of M Charles Kinchner Prof Kajanus C.A. Stout Easie-Healy-Blackbure Co Kansas City Motor Free Carton Sing Sing Biscuits Bird Boozlet Nathats Kelvinator Cedar Rapids Kelvinator Company Cedar Rapids Kelvinator Co First Street SE
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