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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1934

Page

19

Engagement of Miss Grace Rubek to Stanley Machacek

Mr and Mrs Bedrick O Jandeera announce the engagement of their niece Miss Grace Helen Rubek to Stanley F Machacek son of Mr and Mrs John Machacek. The couple plan marriage in August.

Bedrick O Jandeera Mount Vernon Avenue Grace Helen Rubek Stanley F Machacek John Machacek C Street Twenty-third Avenue Edward Muellner Cleveland Ohio A B Anderson Anton Prastka Long Beach Jack Nabholz Madison Wrs John Earl Waychoff Watkins Frank Beranck Morse Henry Appitz Charlies Gill Solon Rose Rostoc Joseph Stark Marion I. Monatch Robins Rubek Machacek Fairfax Country Club

Conference Camp For Boys and Girls Starts On Monday

A Cedar Rapids area group of boys and girls will begin a week long conference at Wapsie Y near Central City with the theme Growing Up in Today's World. The opening camp fire Monday will feature Mrs. W H Morgan of Iowa City speaking on Difficulties in Growing Up. Visitors may tour Thursday and Sunday from 3 to 9 pm. Campers include Eleanor Hurka Ruth Subotnik Betty Kehnn Evelyn Northcott Bob Sweitzer Jack Mehegan Wilferene Konecny Gilbert Fjelman Karl Fjelman Jeanne Morgan Paul Keyes John Stark David Barry Howard Wilfong John Everhart Betty Nissen Katherine Erwin Fred Mineck Valerie Kene ny Richard Jones Catherine Grimm Charles Oxley Sam Jackson Hilda Upmeyer Vern Upmeyer Jane t Benald Viola Kidgler Semper.

Cedar Rapids Wapsie Y Central City W H Morgan Iowa City Wapsie Eleanor Hurka Ruth Subotnik Betty Kehnn Evelyn Northcott Bob Sweitzer Jack Mehegan Wilferene Konecny Gilbert Fjelman Karl Fjelman Jeanne Morgan Paul Keyes John Stark David Barry Howard Wilfong John Everhart Betty Nissen Katherine Erwin Fred Mineck Valerie Keneeny Richard Jones Catherine Grimm Charles Oxley Sam Jackson Marton Hilda Upmeyer Vern Upmeyer Ely Janet Benald Manchester Viola Kidgler Semper

Gold and Pearl Medal Contests at Church of the Brethren

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union sponsors gold and pearl medal contests Monday at 7 30 p m at the Church of the Brethren Fourth avenue and Twelfth street se Rev G T Lehman will lead devotions with music and speakers in the gold contest five in the pearl medal audience welcome Mrs Etta Lefebvre and son Leland of 1219 Third avenue sw have been visiting Rowledge Nisswa Minn and travel to Lake Okoboji and Spirit Lake to visit relatives returning by week end Louie Leibert circle of King’s Daughters hosts a premie ion march at the Fills park rose garden Tuesday at 1 00 p m with a brief business meeting to follow

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union Church of the Brethren Fourth Avenue Twelfth Street G T Lehman Etta Lefebvre Leland Third Avenue SW Rowledge Nisswa Minn Lake Okobor Spirit Lake Louise Leibert Louie Leibert King’ Daughters Fills Park Rose Garden

Local Boys at Camp Highlands Begin Week Two

Camp Highlands in Plumake Sayner Wis enters its second week with campers Billy Gage son of Coe College president Mrs H M Gaze Billy Mull son of Ray Mull Wallace Mildenstein son of Max Millidenstein Billy Bloomhall son of Ce Bloomhall and Rossie David plus John Pickford children of Rosewell Pickford. Counselors include Avery Gace Robberistn Lie and Daid Brown. This marks the 31st consecutive season led by Dr W J Monaw formerly with the University of Chicago education school.

Camp Highlands Plumake Sayner Wis Billy Gage H M Gaze Coe College Billy Mulls Ray Jo Mull Garden Drive Wallace Mildenstein Max Millidenstein Bever Avenue Billy Bloomhall Ce W. Bloomhall Rossie David John Pickford Rosewell Pickford Forest Drive Highanas Avery Gace Tru-Ai Robertson Little David Brown Rassie* Pickford Avery Gare Billie Mills David Pickford

Four Sisters Gather for Weekend Reunion at Russell Home

Four sisters shared a weekend reunion at Mrs C L Russell’s home on D avenue NE. Attending were Mrs Russell, Mrs Henry Bestman, Mrs Floyd Leatherberry of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs J L Gwynn of Victor. Both Mrs Russell and Mrs Gwynn celebrated birthdays on Saturday. Eva Mae Gwynn, visiting for three weeks, will return to Victor with her mother Sunday evening.

C L Russell D Avenue NE Russell Henry Bestman Floyd Leatherberry Cedar Rapids J L. Gwynn Victor Gwynn Eva Mae Gwynn

Hard Time Night Planned by Friendly Club

The Friendly club will host a Hard Time night at its regular meeting Tuesday evening. Members meet at the Linwood street car line end at Ninth Street and Eighteenth Avenue SW, Tom. Those with cars should pick up others. Dress in hard time costumes or face a penalty. Prizes for best outfits. Gale Wisely Charles Marsden and Mrs Nola Wilson lead. About forty attended last meeting.

Linwood Street Ninth Street Eighteenth Avenue Gale Charles Marsden Nola Wilson

Mrs Tellin Hosts Shower For Bride Elect Thelma Tellin

Mrs Arthur Tellin of 1149 Oakland Avenue NE hosted a luncheon and shower Thursday for her daughter Thelma Tellin the bride elect. A mock wedding was on the afternoon program with hostesses Mrs C Hermone Mrs M Dilask Mrs Edward Tellin and Mrs W E Fleming, aunts of Miss Tellin.

Arthur Tellin Oakland Avenue NE Thelma Tellin C Hermone M Dilask Edward Tellin W. E Fleming Miss Tellin

Okoboji and Spirit Lakes Attract Local Folk

E Mevers and families stay in cottages for summer. Dr J H Bodine and Dean Paul Packer visit Iowa Lakeside laboratory on Miller's bay. Dr W Martin and his daughters join a lab season. Prof Bohumil Shimek and Mrs Shimek spend several weeks at the laboratory.

E. Mevers J H. Bodine University of Iowa Paul Packer Iowa Miller's Bay West Okoboji Lake W. Martin Bohumil Shimek Shimek

Mrs Holmes Host Dinner for Miss Marian Keller

Mr and Mrs George Holmes hosted a dinner Friday at 125 Twenty-ninth Street SE in honor of Miss Marian Keller soon to wed Kermit Young of Denver. Miss Keller received a gift and eight guests shared the table.

George Holmes Twenty-ninth Street Marian Keller Kermit Young Denver, Colo

Vera Dudychova Recalled From Camp Wapsie Staff

The International Student committee of the YMCA reports Vera Dudychova, planned staff at Camp Wapsie Y this summer, has been unexpectedly recalled to Czechoslovakia.

International Student Committee Y M Y W. C Vera Dudychova Camp Wapsie Y Czechoslovakia

Batten Family Plans Midweek Trip to Charlevoix

Mr and Mrs A C Batten and daughter Gloria Barbara with Miss Mas Werner will leave midweek for Charlevoix Michigan to spend the NOAL three Beers.

A C Batten Gloria Barbara Mas Werner Charlevoix, Mich

Foresters and lodge groups schedule meetings this week

Foresters meet Monday evening with Mrs Maud Aro at her home 1002 Fl boulevard NW for regular work and new member reception. Modern Wardamen of America and Degree of Honor plan Wednesday activities at 100 Second Avenue SE Cane Morcomb. Women of the Moose host a supper Monday at 6 at the Woolly Moonne hall with a birthday tea and a ritual rehearsal for officers after.

Oresderts Suir Lodge Toegrer Horor Annatals Mame Woods Maud Aro Fl Boulevard NW Lorder America Second Avenue SE Cane Morcomb Society Pan

Kenwood Park Presbyterian Young Women Plan Tuesday Meeting

The Young Women's Guild of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church will meet Tuesday at 3 am for a prayer and member social. A brief business meeting will follow.

Young Women's Guild Young Womens Caid Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Paemar

Final Period Of Season At Hitaga Opens Tomorrow

The Camp Fire girls season ends with a new period opening Monday at Camp Hitaga and running through the week. The roster includes Emma Allen Ruth Allen Alice Armbruster Clarice Armbruster Donna Mae Barker Frances Bone Georgeann Buresh Mary Cheetham Kathryn Claussen Ann Crull Anne Culbertson Helen Culbertson Kathleen Donovan Jean Fitzpatrick Norrene Fogel Berniece Fitzgerald Bessie Gallagher Mary Gent Elaine Graham Margaret Greedy Dorothy Gibb La Rue Hage Bernice Hammond Marelene Hostetter Janis Hougham Janet Hyde Marjorie Jamison Violet Jirouch Lola Kemper Marcella Kuen Mary Lou Luett Ann Martin Margaret McKevitt Jo McNiell Ann Mercer Margot Musser Betty Niles Catharine Niles Betty Peck Barbara Ringer Nadgie Rohrbach Dorothy Saul Nancy Lou Saul Winona Savior Helen Schloeman Marjorie Sidwell Christal Stoffel Annabel Teis Terry Anne Tester Kathleen Thomas Patricia Tighe Jane Travis Anna Mae Wack Mary Whister Elimber Witt Ann Yeaton Sara Palmer Betty Sheets. The list covers Rapids, Oelwein, Monticello, Ostugue Mount Vernon, Elkader, Minegserite I Mount Carroll N Virtex Tews City West Union Ancas Wyoming Davenport and NOWSS.

Camp Hitaga Fire Girls Emma Allen Ruth Allen Alice Armbruster Clarice Armbruster Donna Mae Barker Frances Bone Georgeann Buresh Mary Cheetham Kathryn Claussen Ann Crull Anne Culbertson Helen Culbertson Kathleen Donovan Jean Fitzpatrick Norrene Fogel Berniece Fritz Bessie Gallagher Mary Gen Minegserite Mount Carroll Virtex Tews City West Union Ancas Wyoming Davenport Nowss

Mrs WJ Dochterman Hosts Shower For Eleanor Barker July Wedding

Mrs WJ Dochterman entertained at her home on Thursday afternoon with a miscellaneous shower for daughter Eleanor, whose marriage to Don Barker is set for July 19 at St Patrick’s Church. Guests included many Dochterman and Barker family members and friends from Shelisburg and surrounding towns.

Dochterman Eleanor Don Barker St Patrick's Church

Woman's Club Plans Special Meeting and Picnic

The philanthropic department calls a special meeting Thursday to transact important business. Chairman Miss Anna Calderwood urges all members to attend. The TM club plans a picnic Monday evening at Gladys and Velma Houser's home in Alburnett. They leave the YWCA at 6:30 with reservations due by Monday noon.

The Woman's Club Anna Calderwood TM. TM Club Gladys Velma Houser Alburnett YWCA

Picnic of Railway Mail Auxiliary Held at Bever Park

Sixty five members and friends attended the annual picnic in Bever park pavilion hosted by the Women's Auxiliary to the Railway Mail association. Mrs L H Long presided at a short business meeting and announced no August gathering with the next regular meeting set for September 4 at Mrs Robert Rejsa's home.

Bever Park Railway Mail Association L. H. Long A. B. Butterfield E. J. Schmidt L.H. Long Robert Rejsa

Picnic Planned by Christian Endeavor Union at Ellis Park

The Christian Endeavor Union hosts a Monday evening picnic at the river pavilion in Ellis Park. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements, with Ben Smith serving as social chairman in charge.

Christian Endeavor Union River Pavilion Ellis Park Ben Smith

Birthday Party for Twin Grandsons in Northside

Mrs. Frank Treka Jr entertained at a birthday party Friday afternoon for her grandsons Raymond Novak 2 and La Verne Novak 5. Games were played and gifts given. A double birthday cake was served to guests. Attending were Bobby Arlene and Dorothy Sova Jimmy Dickie Frankie Trceka Raymond LaVerne Bobbie and Donald Novak Mrs A Sova Mrs Stanley Treka Mrs Frank Treka Jr Miss Agnes Shilhonek and Mrs A Novak.

Frank Treka, Jr Raymond Novak la Verne Novak Bobby Arlene Dorothy Sova Jimmy Dickie Frankie Trceka Raymond LaVerne Bobbie Donald Novak A. Sova Stanley Treka Agnes Shilhonek A. Novak

Mrs Nixon Returns From Visit With Beams In Chicago

Mrs. George Nixon of Chicago came home Saturday after several days with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs Obed Bean. Mrs Bean hosted a small card party in her honor on Wednesday and Mrs Anna Morris with Mrs Nixon gave a luncheon for her birthday Friday.

George Nixon Chicago Obed Bean

Local Family Hosts Daughters Visiting From San Diego

Mr and Mrs L R Simon host their daughter Mrs W E Woolery and granddaughters Patricia and Peggy from San Diego California. The Woolerys will spend several months here while Mr Woolery serves in the navy on the west coast.

B and G Club Initiates Five at MacCabees Home

The B and G club of the Mac cabees met at Kathryn Johns home on Friday. Initiation was held for Lenore Millburn Lawrence McBurney Harold Heath Ted Ralston and Jerry Dyer t. Charter members Irma Klahn Amber Cairns Kathryn Johns William Goyer and Abe Cohn attended. Doris Hartley was a guest. A business meeting was followed by dancing games and refreshments. The next party will be a dance at Manhattan.

the Maccabees Kathryn Johns Lenore Millburn Lawrence McBurney Harold Heath Ted Ralston Jerry Dytert Irma Klahn Amber Cairns William Goyer Abe Cohn Doris Hartley Manhattan

Nevin Nichols holidaying in Des Moines with uncle Hughes

Nevin Nichols spends the weekend in Des Moines as a guest of his uncle John N Hughes.

Des Moines Nevin Nichols John .N. Hughes

Local social news from Shellsburg and area أبرز

Shellsburg notes cover a surprise birthday dinner for Att, hosted socials by the O E State chapter at the Masonic hall, Harmony class gathering at the Presbyterian church, bridge club entertaining, and a family gathering at Mrs Ida Meek's home honoring Tom Meek and Earnest Knutson families. Ex servicemen invited to American Legion auxiliary picnic.

Glen McClintock Carl Anderson Wm. Kray Clair McClintock Marion Culver Carl Swanson Olive Bull Geraldine Pickerill O. E. Stati Masonic Hall Harmony Presbyterian Sunday School Harry Bender Harry Heath Mildred Holmes Homer Sheeley Ida Meek Shellsburg Tom Meek David Los Angeles Calif Earnest Knutson

Dorland Family Guests Include Visitors From Several Cities

Mrs Eugene B Gibford former Miss Viola Dorland arrives with her two children Betty Jean and Jimmy from San Bernardino. Caul visits Dorland relatives, joined by Mr and Mrs L L Dorland and their Chicago daughter, and Mrs G E Steffal of Clinton.

Eugene B Gibford Viola Dorland City Betty Jean Jimmy San Bernardino Caul L. L Dorland Third Avenue M L. Dorland Chicago G E Steffal Clinton

Batten Women Visit Chicago Then Milwaukee

Mrs E Batten and Miss Margaret Batten traveled to Chicago for a four day fair visit and will proceed to Milwaukee where Mrs Batten will stay for the summer and Margaret will return in a couple of weeks.

Mrs Edith Rice Returns From Chicago Visit

Miss Edith Rice of 827 Tenth Street SW spent two weeks in Chicago visiting her brother and sister in law Kenneth E Rice and his wife Mr and Mrs Rice.

Edith Rice Tenth Street Chicago Kenneth E. Rice

Shower Honors Grace Sedlak Bride Elect

A shower for Grace Sedlak, bride elect, was hosted at 612 Ells Boulevard NW Wednesday by Mrs Emma Bowen. Prize winners were Mildred Woolridge, Marjorie Bezdek, Mrs F J Sedlak, and Mrs E C Upson assisted by hostesses Mrs Sedlak and Mrs Upson. Other guests included Frances Roushar, Henrietta Stodola, Marguerite Forney, Dorothy Charitpar, and Marguerite Marshall.

Emma Bowen Ells Boulevard Grace Sedlak Bance Mildred Woolridge Marjorie Bezdek F J Sedlak E. C Upson Frances Roushar Henrietta Stodola Marguerite Forney Dorothy Charitpar Marguerite Marshall

Y W Representatives Return From Camp Foster Conference

Y W members Martha Peterson Dorothy Watland Frances Munn return from a ten day bus iness and industrial girls conference at Camp Foster Lake Okoboji July 3 to 13. One hundred twenty five girls attended from multiple states with national staff executives and local leaders guiding sessions in economics reading poetry music and crafts.

Martha Peterson Blue Triangle Club Dorothy Watland Which Way Club Frances Munn Camp Foster Lake Okoboji Kansas Missouri Nebraska Ilinois North Dakota South Dakota Colorado Minesota Wisconsin Iowa Esther Irene West Kansas City C. Lester White Spencer Harry Graber Wichita, Kan

Local social notes from Anamosa Congregational and Methodist circles

Mrs Ella Bagley honored at a Congregational tea hosted by Miss Nettle Brown pupils gave a recital at the Methodist church. Club gatherings included Iowa Farm Women's club in the city park and bridge parties at the Country club with Mrs Henry Morey and Mrs A Remley as honorees. An annual Congregational church picnic is planned at Dutch Creek state park followed by a Methodist Women’s club picnic in the City park.

Ella Bagley W. P. Owen Congregational Church George Purcell Iowa Farm Women's Club City Park Country Club A. N. Trevarthen J. A. Thompson H .S. Dutton James Lonergan Henry Morey A. Remley Lee Lanner Clarence Langdon Dutch Creek Methodist Women's Club

Tipton Social News Highlights Across Families

Mrs. Louis Barewald hosted guests including Mrs. Leonard Sherrar of Sullwater Oklahoma with high scores won by Mrs. Ben Whittington and consolation to Mrs. John Lang. The Bridgette club entertained Eva and Genevieve Dean with prizes won by Mrs. Fra seur and Mrs. Brady Handley. The gathering at Mrs Orville Long celebrated birthdays for Lois Jeanne and Shirley with prizes to Phyllis Bolton and Grace Elaine Winger. Gareyv Whalen post auxiliary initiated four new members and planned an ice cream social for July 25 in the court square.

Louis Barewald Leonard Sherrar Sullwater Okla W. H. Schneckloth Ben Whittington John Lang Sherrar Oklahoma Bridgette Eva Genevieve Dean George Fraseur Brady Handley F. Chamberlain Leonard Walters Walters Austin Minn Mr. Gesmer Florence Molyneaux Long Island New York Orville Long Long Lois Jeanne Shirley Phyllis Bolton Grace Elaine Winger Gareyv-Whalen Post American Legion Earl Utterback Guy Dice P O. Clark Louise McDonald Court Square

Belle Plaine Social Roundup Highlights Club Events

Belle Plaine residents host and attend multiple social gatherings. The Seventh Avenue birthday club plans a July 18 picnic at the city park. Pocahontas Council No. 8 meets at Redman Hall. Belle Plaine country club members and guests visit Marshalltown women for bridge and socializing. Various clubs, dinners, and family gatherings are noted across the community.

E. R. Ehlen Seventh Avenue Birthday Club City Park Pocahontas Council Redman Hall Belle Plaine D H. Newland O. A. Rucker Ottis Park L. B. Hines FP. E. Myerly Donald Hunt Jack Barnes Ontario Calif Gerald Linnholm Avoca Harold Campbell Oak Park Ill Charles Adams Richardson Art Club Past Chiefs Club D. R. Broaday H. D. Walton Emanon Club Glenn Peters E.lodge Frank Kent Verne Elge Mary Helen Georgia Haggin Elge Cecil Haggin Rockford, Ill Union Thomas Wilson Payson A. Snow Charles Bruch Edith van Horne L. G. Case Belle

Strawberry Point Garden Club Hosts Junior Gardeners Picnic

The Strawberry Point Garden Club entertained sixth grade Junior Gardeners at Water Cress Springs in Backbone State Park on a Wednesday picnic. Mrs C A Schoeppe and Miss Nell West led the supper, with chaperons H Paul Sweany E M Tanruther Billie and Mrs Bridge present. The note lists numerous attendees at related gatherings and other club activities including a Wa dena bridge score and Arlington picnic attendance.

Strawberry Point G F. Scofield Bridge J. J. Matthews Alex Holmes G. F. Scofeld W. H. Mantz F. J. Mantz G. J. Gill O. Fuehr C. W. Bull Carrie Slagle Kate Newberry

Arlington Monthly Meeting and Local Social Updates

Arlington held its monthly meeting at Mrs. Melvin Dunn's home Monday evening. Mrs. Jane Williams of New Sharon visited as a house guest with Mrs. C. M Hazard hosting luncheon. 4-H club girls met at Gladys Whittorff's home, and about sixty relatives gathered at State park for the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs. Herman Esch. Mrs. Frank Dempster hosted the Garden Study club Friday afternoon.

American Legion Auxiliary Melvin Dunn R. N. Hibbard Orpha Biggle O ' Ayer Louisa K. Flowers C. M Hazard Jane Williams New Sharon Gladys Whittorff State Park Herman Esch Frank Dempster Garden Study Club

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