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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1936
Page
18
The YWCA camp near Central City announces a series of sessions starting July 20 for senior campers and July 27 for junior girls. Activities include land and water sports dramatics handcraft music dancing campcraft expeditions and horseback riding designed to give girls a range of creative and outdoor experiences.
Mr and Mrs George Wetzel hosted a dinner Saturday night in compliments to Dr and Mrs Edwin Kallenberg of Union City Tennessee and their family. The Kallenbergs, former Cedar Rapids residents, return home after visiting Vancouver Washington with Major and Mrs L E McGregor. Wetzel also gave a Thursday lawn party at their Seventh Avenue home for young guests honoring house guest Alma Koch of Cudahy Wisconsin.
Mr. and Mrs. William Lana and Mrs. J. M. Lana of Palo along with Mr. and Mrs. J M Lana of 1811 Hamilton Street SW and Mrs. P J Mc Allister of Palo have returned from a week long trip to Colorado.
Mrs Harry Decious of Forty-second Street SE entertained members of the Woman's Labor Bureau No. 17 at her home. Forty guests dined at twelve tables and held a meeting after lunch.
Mrs Clyde Caffee of 1211 Fifth avenue SE entertained at a bridge luncheon Friday at her home in compliment to Mrs Glen Bullman of Keokuk, guest of Mrs Charles McIntosh. Garden flowers and color decor followed by bridge with guests Mrs Bullman, Mrs Charles McIntosh, Mrs Co S Adams, Mrs Clyde White, Mrs Arthur Crow, Mrs James Kennedy, and Mrs Alletta Shadle.
Mr and Mrs Gay Lindeman of Lorain Ohio and their daughter Janice have been visiting since Wednesday with Lindeman parents Mr and Mrs J H Lindeman at 1815 Fourth Avenue SE. They plan to depart today for northern Michigan. Also visiting are daughters Violet of Des Moines and Mrs Charles P Gilkison and her son Chuckie of St Paul. Mr Gilkison will join the Gilkison party today.
Mr and Mrs Norman C Sutliff of 1148 J Avenue NW depart for Elkhorn Wisconsin to meet Mr and Mrs Stanley Davis. They will then travel to Pine Lake near Rhinelander for a two week vacation in northern Wisconsin.
A Dairy Dale community picnic is planned for Sunday at noon, July 26, at a location to be announced. All residents are invited following a Thursday evening planning meeting.
Don Bob and Marjorie Moen of 800 First Avenues returned Friday from a two week vacation with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert L Reed at the summer home on Park Bluff along the Mississippi near Montrose.
Mr and Mrs E P Vodoska and their son Junior of 2410 Fruitland boulevard SW depart Saturday for a month long visit to Long Beach San Diego and Los Angeles California.
Miss Betty Jane Burrows of 212 Tenth street NE has gone to Denver Colorado where she will spend the summer with relatives.
Mr and Mrs George Sommers hosted Mrs Barbara Beiderman and Mr and Mrs Joe Kraus with their children Betty Ann and Billy of Kansas City. They left Friday after a short visit. Mrs Biederman is Mr Sommers sister.
Mount Auburn reports Mrs Clifford Wilson entertained the Sorosis club at her home south of town. The Past Noble Grand association met Friday at Mrs Chester Johnsons home southwest of town with Mrs Sam Hains and Miss Rena Struve assisting hostesses.
H R Corwin of 1924 Park avenue SE announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter Janice to H Robert Redus, son of Mrs Marie Redus of Cedar Rapids. The wedding is set for October. Janice Corwin attended Cedar Rapids Business College and has been an office assistant to Dr J C Landenberger. Redus graduated from the University of Iowa in 1934 with ROTC cadet colonel and Scabbard and Blade honors, member of Pershing Rifles and Delta Tau Delta.
Division No. 1 of the Ladies Aid society will hold a picnic lunch and meeting at Bever Park pavilion Thursday at 1 p.m. Division No. 5 meets at Hubbard Ice Company store Thursday at 2 p.m. Each member should bring a guest. Refreshments will be served.
The Homebuilder's study group of Daniels Park Presbyterian will meet at Daniels Park for a Thursday noon picnic luncheon. Members should bring the usual picnic provisions. Desserts and beverages will be provided by Lou ise Shaffer Marguerite Bradley and Aleta Hand. Children are invited.
The Dorcas circle of St James Methodist church will host a breakfast on Thursday at 8 am at Ellis park with hostesses Mrs Henry Kenyon and Mrs O J Triebel. Members should bring their own bacon eggs and service.
The Gamma Delta Sigma class of the First Evangelical church will meet in the church parlors Thursday evening for a planned session.
The Ladies Aid society of the First Reformed church will hold a picnic luncheon at the church on Wednesday at 12 noon. Friends and members are invited and asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.
Missionary groups schedule a 6 p.m. Thursday family picnic at Ellis park rose garden with covered dish sandwiches drinks and own service. Ice cream provided. Hostesses listed and Mildred Hewes of Boyland Haven School will speak. Rain date is church dining room. District No 9 hosts a Friday luncheon at 11 30 a.m. with transportation from Mrs Babcock. District No 10 holds a 12 30 p.m. Friday picnic at Bever park pavilion with usual picnic requirements.
District No. 5 of Westminster Presbyterian church will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. with Mrs. E. H. Reimers at 1637 C avenue NW. Mrs. L. R. Swab will be the assistant hostess.
The Woman's Society of the First Baptist Church will meet Friday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at the church. Circle No. 3 led by Mrs. Ronald Rawson will conduct the program.
The Cedar Rapids Navy Mothers' club elected officers at a Wednesday meeting held at Mrs. Eugenia Kirkland's home. Newly chosen were Commander Marie Petranek and Vice Commander H S Wright with Adjutant Milo Vanous and Finance Officer W F Merrill among others. A constitution and by laws committee was named and the next meeting is set for Aug 12 at Mrs. John Buresh's home. All mothers and former sailors in Cedar Rapids area are invited.
Linden camp No. 145 Modern Woodmen of America will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Odd Fellows hall 109 Second Avenue SE. Important business matters will be discussed.
Sunshine Auxiliary L A P M No 22 will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in Maine lodge hall. Refreshments will be served.
Home Rebekah lodge No 79 will meet in the I O O F hall Thursday at 8 p m. There will be draping of the charter.
The Social Riders will meet with Mrs Marion Beaty at 509 Second Avenue SW on Tuesday at 7 30 p m.
Standard Life Association No 172 will hold a meeting Thursday evening at Moose hall.
Past Chiefs of Winter Temple No 78 meet at Ellis Park river pavilion Monday at 6 30 for picnic supper and business meeting. Members to bring usual picnic provisions. Bess Pohorsky Anna Michel and Lulu Halpin in charge.
Aldebaran Court No 12 of the Ben Hur Life association will meet Thursday at 8 15 p m at 109 Second avenue SE. Refreshments will be served.
L A to B of R plans luncheon at 838 First Avenue East at noon on Wednesday. Members will entertain the Waterloo lodge with an initiation. A business meeting follows at 2 p.m.
Z. T. Cook Woman's Relief Corps No 11 hosts a regular picnic dinner at noon Thursday. Members should bring a covered dish and own service. An important business meeting will follow.
The V. F. W. Auxiliary will entertain at Camp Good Health Friday evening. The Musketeer drum corps will perform. Ice cream treats will be provided to the children. All members are urged to visit the camp that night.
The Ladies auxiliary to Typo graphical union No 192 will meet Wednesday at 8 p m at the I O O F hall 838 First avenue E Hostesses will be Mrs George Bradley and Mrs Walter Euken
Court No 29 invites members to a Thursday noon picnic near the swings at Daniels Park. Bring silverware a covered dish sandwiches and swimming suits for the event with the group.
Court Cedar No 3 Foresters of America will hold a meeting Wednesday at 8 p m in the I O O F hall with members urged to attend.
The 1799 R. N. A. group will hold a Thursday noon picnic luncheon at Bever park pavilion. Juveniles and their mothers are invited. Attendees should bring a covered dish sandwiches and silverware.
The Star Society No 4 of the Daughters of the Heavenly Order will hold its demand at 8 p.m. at K hall. Members are asked to attend for proceedings and announcements.
Alice Korteling of the Central Park Presbyterian church will host a Missionary Society gathering for members and families Monday at 6 p.m. Dessert will be provided. Arthur Taylor, the Negro recreational supervisor, will speak and a quartet of Negro boys will sing. Hostesses are Mesdames Allen Stamy Joe Riley and William Spivey.
The Star No 4 Degree of Honor Protective association juveniles plan a luncheon at the river pavilion in Ellis park Tuesday at 12 30 p m. Members should bring a lemon bread and butter sandwich covered dish and table service.
Carrie Morcombe lodge No 2 schedules a meeting for Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the Knights of Pythias hall with members urged to attend.
Cedar Rapids A U W Lodge 278 will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Moose hall to plan the annual picnic.
The Betsy Ross Theta Rho Girls' club No. 2 will hold its Second installation of officers Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Sokol hall. New officers include Mildred Pazdernik as president Agnes Hermanek as vice president Phyllis Peacock as secretary Doris Seabrooke as financial secretary Evelyne Keister as treasurer and more. Mrs Stella Marek serves as mother adviser of the club.
Mrs Ona Carlson of Omaha visits her Shellsburg relatives. A miscellaneous shower honors Mrs Harold Johnson of Cedar Rapids. 4 H club meeting set with Miss Rhoda Ann Weichman. Harmony class hosts at Mrs Orve Young home with Mrs Anna King assisting. Dewey Robbins family returns from Leesburg Indiana. Mrs Earl Beatty honored at a Willis Bruce home event. Eastern Star Social Club hosts at Mrs Young home. Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodge to install jointly Monday. Marshalltown visitor Russell Dickinson and family visit his mother Cora Dickinson. Dorothy Mack of Marion Indiana visits friends. Faye Hayes of National City California returns home after two weeks. City park picnic by Pleasant Hill families. Honor guests Mr and Mrs Earl Beatty.
Mrs. Mary Nemec announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Bernice to William Hobart McBride of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony is set for September 5. Bernice is a Washington high school graduate who worked at the Commonwealth tea room. William McBride is a Grant high school and Cedar Rapids Business College graduate who attended Coe College with Delta Phi Epsilon and works for Rude Auto Company.
Miss Verba Parker and Miss Maude Bourgeret hosted a Friday evening entertainment at 1705 Seventh Avenue SE in Miss Parker’s home for Miss Ann Welday. Guests included Miss Welday Miss Iva Stevens Miss Ercel Brice Miss Katherine Frie Miss Rose Detz and Miss Edna Hillgeson. Prizes at bridge were awarded by Miss Stevens and Miss Rice.
Past Chiefs hostesses and bridge prize winners named. Berean Sunday class met at M. E. church home with devotional leaders listed. Sharon Dysart of Henry Illinois arrived to visit relatives in Tipton. Swastika club held a picnic and elected officers. Philathlean class met at Mrs Ada Chapman home. Several families visited or traveled, including Heuers from Cedar Rapids and Kansas City and the Crarys planning a three week east trip.
Mrs Harold Deischer hosted a neighborhood dinner marking her daughter Margaret sixteenth birthday with guests from Cedar Rapids Braymer Savannah and Washburn. An engagement announced Laveda Himes to Sylvester Gill wedding held in Washburn last week. Mrs Caroline Schoenhut honored Mrs Will Marshall at farewell dinner prior to her move to Cuba City Wisconsin.
Mrs. Robert Olmstead of 220 Sixth Street SW announces the engagement of her daughter Helen to Gerald F. Hardman son of Mrs. Nora E. Hardman of Udell. The marriage is planned for early September.
Miss Schoenhut Mrs Schoenhut and guests with Mrs Marshall and her husband attended a farewell picnic in the church parlors Wednesday evening hosted by fifty Methodist church members and their families.
Atalissa hosts include Mr. and Mrs. J. Snavely of near Burlington Mr. and Mrs. William Pickton and Orlando Snavely with Miss Graff of Rock Island. S. L. I. club members enjoyed a picnic at John McColm's home, a former Letts residence. American Legion auxiliary met at Dorothea Markham's home Thursday.
Waukon Mr and Mrs Ray Smith of Traer depart Monday for a Yellowstone trip with brother B W and Miss Ethel Smith of Waukon. Presbyterian Missionary guild hosts a tea for local church women with speaker Mrs Harold Gaunitz and Legion auxiliary quartet. A golf tea followed by 68 women. high scores go to Mrs Ralph Ludeking in contract and Mrs P N Heiser in auction. J D Cowan and wife honored at L C Harden home for their 25th anniversary. twenty two relatives attend the picnic supper.
West Branch social column records luncheon hosted for Miss Constance Kucheman at the Elliott home with Iowa City guests. A birthday dinner honors Earl and Darrel Eves. Carnation club theater party and luncheon at Memorial Union noted. Reunions include Springdale class of 1897 at Home lodge and Olney school alumni picnic near Barnesville Ohio.
Occasion honors Mrs. Mary Brown of San Francisco and her sister Miss Emma Steer of Pasadena with two nieces visiting the L C Larson residence. Attending are Mr. and Mrs. L C Larson, Mr. and Mrs. L N Ellyson, Mr. and Mrs. W B Anderson and sons, Walter Stanley family, Mrs C A Rummels and sons, Alt on Stanley of Cedar Rapids and Floyd Stanley of Chicago. Eight West Branch women join Johnson county group motoring through Canada and the east including Mrs. W N Moore, Mrs. A M Rarick, Mrs. James Douglass, Mrs. Mildred Shrader, Miss Anna Kniese, Miss Mary Dawson, and Misses Lila and Myrtle Cookson.
Belle Plaine hosts gatherings across July 4 weekend with Margaret Little's sixth birthday party for fifteen children. E A Robshaw observe their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at Mortland home with guests from Calamus Chelsea and Belle Plaine. J B Allen kin dine in Belle Plaine. Lutheran Ladies Aid met Harlan Hakeman. Out of town guests include Floyd Fiene Des Moines and Dave Fiene Keystone.
Conesville reports the Methodist ladies aid society held its July business and social meeting at the church. Hostesses included Mrs. J. O. Kemp Mrs. Alfred Forbes Mrs. Vere Walker Mrs. Minnie Criss and Mrs. Fred Buckman. Orone Go Getters Four H girls club met Tuesday with Ruby Yocum.
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