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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1934
Page
4
Visiting O R C officers wives hosted a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club for local friends. Hostesses were Mrs F J Williams Grand Rapids MI Mrs W Johnson Washington DC and Mrs C S Montooth Pittsburgh PA.
Herbert F Wilkins and his daughter and granddaughters Betty and Beverly Snow plan a weekend visit to Chicago to meet Herbert Wilkins' father C H Wilkins and Mrs Wilkins at 2398 Blake Boulevard SE. Betty and Beverly Snow are the great granddaughters of C H Wilkins.
Mr and Mrs Will J Price and their son Bill of Scarsdale New York are in Des Moines this week visiting relatives of Mr Price. They will return early next week to continue their visit with Mrs Price’s parents. Also listed are Mr and Mrs Ben H Witwer of 1928 Linden Drive SE.
Mr and Mrs O L Cresswell of Williamsburg longtime Cedar Rapids residents were luncheon guests at 115 Thirty second Street NE with Mr and Mrs George Hardy. They toured Washington DC Virginia caves and Blue Ridge mountains during an eastern trip and Mrs Cresswell collected current Cedar Rapids Gazette issues at the Congressional Library. David Cresswell stayed with the Hardys and will return to Williamsburg. Dr C M Cresswell completes two years medical training in Rochester and leaves to visit relatives in Williamsburg.
Miss Eleanor Dochterman daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Dochterman 645 Sixteenth avenue SW and John Donald Barker son of Mr and Mrs J D Barker 1936 Grande avenue SE were united in marriage at 7 this morning. Rev Father Lenihan officiated with Miss Margaret Giblin providing music. The couple were attended by Miss Irma Voss and Richard Hoff. The ceremony followed by a breakfast at Melvin Dochterman and Mrs Dochterman’s home 1033 G Avenue NW. The Barkers will travel east then attend Century of Progress in Chicago. Mrs Barker a St Patricks graduate. Mr Barker a Stark company employee.
Mrs Edward Filip hosted a Monday night bridge party and shower for Mrs Arthur E Butterfield formerly Dorothy Newell. Prizes went to Mrs Frank Filip Jr Mrs Don Renk and Mrs Robert Deamer with many friends named as courtesy guests.
Creative camping at Camp Wapsie YWCA for girls runs July 23 to August 9 on the Wapsipinicon near Central City with democratic planning by campers and counselors. Visitors may view activities July 23 weekend evenings. camp stages include senior high, junior girls, and Negro Girl Reserves starting dates.
Local DeMolay chapter invites at 9 p.m. Friday for an informal dance at the Masonic Temple with an orchestra. Marion chapter and nearby towns receive special invitations. John Stephen at 619 Seventh Avenue SW coordinates arrangements.
The Scout Mothers Progressive club meets at Horace and Mrs Sutherland 34th Street NE on Friday evening for a family picnic. New members may join. Plans will be made for early fall work to aid the Scouts. Ice cream and cake will be provided and Scout Troop No 14 will entertain with music. Guests include Rev and Mrs W A Montgomery and relatives from Faulkner, Okla and Waterloo. William Atwood of Riverside Cad visits next week from Akron after winning a national model airplane championship.
Mrs. Fred Donisthorpe hosted the Jolly Ramblers club at 713 L Street SW on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ellen Willenborg and Mrs. Frank Cramer for card games.
Mrs W S King 2100 Beverave avenue SE arrived Wednesday after an extended visit to Farran's Point Cornwall and Toronto Canada
The Mary A Lane circle will host a Friday picnic at noon in Daniels Park with Esther Hoyt and Harriet Wolf in charge. Home Rebekah Lodge No 70 will meet at Odd Fellows hall at 8 pm, followed by a card party and prize awards.
The First Baptist Women’s Society will meet in circles Friday at 10 am at Ellis park duck pond for a central gathering and picnic. Circle 3 will explain White Cross work and an oprenue function will be served. Mary Watts Circle of the First Lutheran Church meets Friday at 6 pm in Bever Park for a picnic supper. Kensington class of the Three L at 2 pm at Mrs A C Westroom’s home hosts the officers.
Mrs A O Franchere longtime Cedar Rapids resident arrives from New York City and will stay several weeks as guest of Mr and Mrs C C Loomis at the Commonwealth apartment facility in town.
Walter L. Cherry of Chicago visits with his sisters Agatha and Nell Cherry at 1232 Third Avenue SE through Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Cherry and family will leave July 27 for Leland Michigan to spend August at their summer home.
Mr and Mrs C W McCalley host their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W E Sturges from Louisville Kentucky arriving Wednesday for a week or ten days. Mrs Sturges is formerly Claudia McCalley.
Mrs J Eggers of 417 Nineteenth Street SE travels to Denver to spend time with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Jay. John Jay, formerly of this city, has been critically ill with heart trouble but is reported to be improving.
Miss Ardyce Woodside and Mrs Albert Jansen hosted a Cedar Rapids gathering Tuesday night honoring Miss Gladys Woodward. Prizes went to Mrs Clayton Klemish and Miss Mary Chalmers. Miss Woodward is set to marry Merrul Main on July 29.
Dorothy Morehead of 359 Sixteenth Street SE entertained guests this afternoon at a bridge tea. Attendees included Margaret French, Betty Jane Sanders, Eugenia Kelly, Helen Ruth Becker, Mary Frances Lee, Jean Russett, Catherine Aukerman, Mary Elizabeth Nolan, Peggy Bode, Jean Hatch, Pauline Fredrickson, Mary Ebien Wicke, Mary Hidding, Jean Anthony, Peggy Neary, Lorraine Koreal, Maxine Wenke, and Mary Louise Jacobs.
A July dance by the Congenial Hundred club is set for Friday evening at 8 30 at Thornwood dance hall with about a hundred couples and many guests expected. Mrs Tone Puckett and daughters Betty and Lois left for Lake Okoboji for a month with relatives then will return to Cedar Rapids before moving to Iowa City.
Mrs. W. Huff and her children depart from 110 Seventh Avenue SW for Bloomington Illinois to spend two weeks with relatives and friends.
Miss Mabel Moss of near Anamosa joined the Wisely family for a visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. Moss, niece of Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. Nola Wilson, attended a Friendly club country frolic Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hendrickson, Mrs. J W Ballard and Mrs. Charles W Boegel returned Wednesday night from Des Moines where they attended the state Republican convention.
Mrs. Mobry found a three inch toadstool growing in her bathroom floor after linoleum laid on a felt pad and sealed with cement and lacquer. The plant appeared overnight at 1716 Avenue NE in the Glenn S Mobry residence.
Eighteen local residents petitioned the city council Thursday to provide two canvas dressing rooms at the wading pool on the Sinclair playground. Children currently change behind bushes or return home in wet bathing suits. The request was referred to the department of parks.
Willie Willis speaks of independence and belonging, noting how kids resist and judge as if parental figures. He reflects on finding place and respect outside familiar circles.
New York describes fashion trends for summer sportswear featuring air permeable tennis dresses shorts bikinis and mesh fabrics. The piece notes open back cuts ventilated footwear and light beach robes including a hand knit cotton string option with hood, offered via a coupon.
Doris Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Williams, married Kenneth Baldwin of New Orleans Tuesday evening at the Williams home near Delta. The Rev. Chris Sias officiated. about 100 guests attended as the bridal party stood on the lawn with Mrs. Winfield Chandler and Mrs. Raymond Wharton providing songs. The bride wore white silk organdie and carried...
The wedding featured an arm bouquet of Talisman roses and swain sona with sister Marjorie Williams in attendance. James Knox served as best man and supper followed on the lawn. Mrs. Baldwin, a violinist and pianist, has taught music in Delta and Parragut schools and studied at Iowa State Teachers College. The groom, son of Ray Baldwin, graduated from Jesup and Iowa State Teachers College, and works as a clerk in the justice department in New Orleans. They plan a wedding trip to Chicago and will make their home there.
Meteorologists point to the polar continental high pressure area near Moonlight Valley to provide clear skies for Capt. Albert Stevens and Major William Kepner as they prepare the world’s largest balloon flight. Forecasts said forty eight hour prospects were unfavorable for the ascent.
Lord President of the Council Stanley Baldwin told the House of Commons that Britain plans a five year program adding 41 squadrons. Thirty three will defend the homeland, raising home forces from 42 to 75, with remaining units for fleet service abroad. He noted postwar disarmament aims as justification.
Vienna reports a heavy explosion wrecked the Nordkette cable railway upper station between Innsbruck and snow peaks. The line manager and three workers were discharged as suspected Nazis. A new decree by Chancellor Dollfuss imposes the death penalty for possession of bombs or explosives.
Patrolman Carl Burke reported his car stolen while parked near his home. It was recovered that night on Avenue NW between Eleventh and Twelfth streets. Burke had delayed reporting because a friend planned to use the vehicle.
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