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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1936

Page

17

More Depart On Vacations as Cedar Rapids Society Travels

The city’s social life flags with a steady stream of residents leaving for leisure and others returning from cooler escapes. The Bloomhall family heads to Estes Park and Cheley camp, Kennedy family to Buffalo Wyoming, while the Boyntons and McClarys vacation at Gull Lake Minnesota. Ely and Yuill families return from Lake Michigan and Des Moines Lake Wisconsin, with Durin family set to return from a Canadian border lodge near Ely Minnesota.

Cedar Rapids C. W. Bloomhall Bever Avenue SE Barbara Estes Park Bill Bloomhall Cheley Denver Wilbur D. Kennedy Upland Drive Bill Camp Highlands Buffalo Wyo Gull Lake Minn Douglas Boynton Forest Drive C. Harvey McClary Crescent Drive Lake Michigan John S. Ely First Avenue E Manistee Mich Chicago James Yuill Nineteenth Street Des Moines Lake Wis

Birthday Party for Ann Wadsworth Draws Family

Ann Wadsworth eight celebrated at a Saturday costume party at her home 2278 Country Club Parkway SE with fourteen guests. Hawaiian costume from Hawaii via grandparents Mr and Mrs Don Barnes 308 Nassau Street SE added tropical flair as dinner at 5 30 was served.

Ann Wadsworth E. H. Wadsworth Country Club Parkway SE Ann Don Barnes Nassau Street SE Hawaii

Dinner honors Los Angeles guest at Sutherland Dow s home

Mr and Mrs Sutherland Dows hosted a small dinner party Saturday evening at their Country club drive SE home in honor of their guest Mrs Laverna Reynolds from Los Angeles California.

Sutherland Dows Country Club Drive Laverna Reynolds Los Angeles Calif

Thompson Family Returns From Seattle Trip After Three Weeks

Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Thompson of 2137 First Avenue East will return Monday morning from Seattle where they visited Mr. Thompson's brother and sister in law Dr and Mrs G G Thompson and his sister Miss Eliza Thompson of Everett. Mr Thompson attended the Shrine national convention in Seattle.

M. M. Thompson First Avenue E Elizabeth Alice Mary Seattle Wash Mr. Thompson G. G. Thompson Miss Eliza Thompson Everett Thompson

Elizabeth Carey Expected Back From Bermuda Trip

Miss Elizabeth Carey of 2317 Grande avenue SE is expected to return Monday or Tuesday from the East after a month away. She was a bridesmaid in the wedding of Miss Virgil Taylor of Bronxville New York and Albert Maurice of New York City, and afterward Carey and Miss Katherine Reed of Des Moines visited Bermuda.

Elizabeth Carey Grande Avenue SE Virgil Taylor Bronxville N. Y Albert Maurice New York City Carey Katherine Reed Des Moines Bermuda

Miss Dorothy Faris Stays With Miss Mary Gage

Miss Dorothy Faris of Mediapolis spends the weekend as a guest of Miss Mary Gage at 1945 Second Avenue SE.

Dorothy Faris Gages Mediapolis Mary Gage Second Avenue SE

Pickfords Plan Three-Week Mercer Trip

R. H. Pickford and his sons Roswell Jr and Tommy will depart Monday for Mercer Wisconsin for a three week stay. Mrs Pickford and David will join them later.

R. H. Pickford Forest Drive Roswell, Jr Tommy Mercer Wis Mrs. Pickford David

Montgomerys Expected to Return from Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs Neil Montgomery of 2336 Linden Drive SE were expected to return this evening or Monday after visiting in Chicago with Mr and Mrs R B Bagby.

Neil Montgomery Linden Drive Chicago R. B. Bagby

Evans Couple Return From Des Moines Trip

Mr and Mrs Ronald Evans of 5 Turner Alley SE returned Friday from Des Moines where they spent several days away from home.

Ronald Evans Turner Alley SE Des Moines

Mrs Carlton and Mrs Moser Stay With Eldora Hosts

Mrs. Robert Carlton of Los Angeles and Mrs. Harry Moser of Eldora visited Eldora Friday evening after their stay here. Mrs. Carlton was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hanson at 1500 Washington avenue SE, and Mrs. Moser was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mansfield at 1933 Fourth avenue SE.

Robert Carlton Los Angeles Harry Moser Eldora Carlton Walter Hanson Washington Avenue SE Moser Lewis Mansfield Fourth Avenue SE

Studers announce move to Vernon Drive SE on Wednesday

Mr and Mrs J J Studer of 2003 Glenway Drive SE plan to relocate Wednesday to 522 Vernon Drive SE The notice provides current and new addresses and a planned moving day.

J. J. Studer Glenway Drive Vernon Drive

Women’s Tourney At Club This Week

The Cedar Rapids Country club hosts a women’s golf championship this week with qualifying rounds on Monday and Tuesday. Expected contenders include Mrs. Frank C. Byers Mrs. David Turner Mrs. Henry Files Mrs. A H Boileau Mrs. Perry West Mrs. J T Grayston Mrs. H L Morehead Miss Betty Neuzil and Miss Mary Frances Lee.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Frank C. Byers David Turner Henry Files A. H. Boileau Perry West J. T. Grayston H. L. Morehead Betty Neuzil Mary Frances Lee

Betty Nissen to Entertain Cousins This Week

Miss Betty Nissen of 1807 Second Avenue SE will host cousins Joan Frances and Marilyn Lloyd of Lafayette Indiana who visited grandparents in Dysart this week and another cousin Odette Jensen of Des Moines as guests this week.

Betty Nissen Second Avenue SE Joan, Frances Marilyn Lloyd Lafayette Ind Dysart Odette Jensen Des Moines

Dorothy Williams Heads to Aug. Marriage in Grinnell

Dorothy Williams whose wedding to G Sharp Lannom III of Grinnell is set for August 15 will be feted at a series of events. A Grinnell buffet supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Ransom Jr. featured guests including Dr. John Parish and Delta Delta Delta sisters. Additional showers and breakfasts are planned at various homes and apartments with sorority members and friends arranging the events.

Dorothy Williams Knollwood Drive G. Sharp Lannom III Grinnell Miss Williams Mr. Lannom John Ransom, Jr Lannom Irving Lemley Paul Frank Stanley Preston John Parish Atwood Brock Rupert Hawk William Parzybok Jewell Rutherford C. E. Parish Lucille Apple Des Moines Charles Rubins Third Avenue SE Commonwealth Apartments Delta Delta Delta Sorority Winnie Hoblitzell Maxine Ulch

Girls Enjoy Summer Camp Adventures Across Multiple Camps

Twin sisters Joan and Jean Newburger join several companions for a summer of outdoor activities. The group visits Camp Hubert on Lake Hubert Minnesota while others attend Camp Huaga Camp Wapsie near Central City and Camp Nagawicka in Delafield Wisconsin.

Joan Jean Newburger B. J. Newburger Ridgeway Drive Camp Hubert Lake Hubert Braiford Minn Jeanne Barbara Patricia Marshall Verne Marshall Knollwood Drive Janet Shuptrine Gertrude Shuptrine Meadowbrook Drive Margaret Ann Foster Wayne J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Camp Huaga Janet Dennis Louis D. Dennis Avenue NW Dorothy Jane Plock August W. Plock Maplewood Drive Wapsie River Camp Wapsie Central City Phyllis Hatton Norman Hatton Third Avenue Mary Jane Plate John Plate Park Avenue SE Marianne Corey George W. Corey Park Terrace SE Camp Nagawicka Delafield Wis

Engagement announced for Miss Louise Porter and William Hottensen

The engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Louise Porter of 357 Woodland Drive SE to William Garner Hottensen of Milwaukee were announced last week. The wedding is planned for October.

Louise Porter del C. Porter Woodland Drive William Garner Hottensen W. A. Hottensen Milwaukee

Perry Rudes to Take Motor Trip Across New England

Mrs. Perry C. Rude and her son David left for New York City and Boston with plans to meet Mr. Rude in Boston. The group will drive through New England to the Gaspe peninsula and Quebec and expect to be away about a month.

Perry C. Rude Vernon Drive David New York City Boston Mr. Rude New England Gaspe Peninsula Quebec

Douglasses Host Guests From Boone Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Douglass of Boone and daughter Emma Belle visited the C. L. Douglass home at 549 Knollwood Drive SE for a weekend. They were hosted at a Friday dinner with guests Mr. and Mrs. Louis Maack and their son and daughter-in-law, the Rolland Maacks of Walcott.

L. A. Douglass Boone Emma Belle C. L. Douglass Knollwood Drive Douglass Louis Maack Mrs. Rolland Maack Walcott

Mrs. Frank Nissen Plans Return from Europe

Mrs. Frank C. Nissen of 1807 Second Avenue SE has spent months in Europe. She will sail for New York City on the S S Deutschland Wednesday. She has been with her daughter Mrs. Paul Engle and Mr. Engle in Oxford England and Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Engle were married at Oxford this month and will travel to Russia for the summer then return. Engle has finished a Rhodes Scholarship and will lecture in the United States this fall.

Frank C. Nissen Second Avenue SE Europe New York City Nissen Paul Engle Mr. Engle Oxford England Germany Engle Russia Rhodes Oxford University

Louie Christensens Return to Sioux City

Mr and Mrs Louie Christensen of Sioux City and their son Louie Epler returned Saturday to their home after visiting with Mrs Christensen's parents Mr and Mrs R R Epler. They were here for a brief visit at 1930 Sin Christensen Den Drive SE.

Louie Christensen Sioux City Louie Epler

Guests Expected In Henderson Home

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carter of Washington D C are expected Tuesday to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H E Henderson 2036 Grande Avenue SE for a short time. Mr. Carter is a cousin of Mr. Henderson. The Carters are stopping on their return trip after visiting Mrs. D A Carter in the western part of the state.

R. H. Carter Washington, D. C H. E. Henderson Grande Avenue SE Mr. Carter Mr. Henderson Carters D. A. Carter

Miss Fulton Returned to Calon and Salt Lakeity

Miss Florence Fulton of 835 Fourth Avenue SE returned to Calon and Salt Lakeity, as reported in the local column.

Florence Fulton Fourth Avenue SE Calon Salt Lakeity

Young campers weigh staying or leaving summer programs

Campers face choice between full summer stays or returning home as families plan weekly and weekend trips. Several youths head to Camp Hubert in Minnesota and Camp Lincoln in Estes Park, with others returning from Camp Warwick Woods and Camp Highlands in Wisconsin. some will stay through fall while others remain only part of the season.

Camp Hubert Lake Hubert Brainerd Minn John Foster Wayne J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Camp Lincoln Camp Warwick Woods Sayner Wis Susan Brown W. J. Brown First Avenue E Camp Highlands Eugene Pinney Bill Kennedy Wilbur Kennedy Upland Drive David Pickford R. H. Pickford Forest Drive Cheley Estes Park Colo Dick Chadima H. J. Chadima Twenty Third Street Drive

DeWitts Visiting in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs J D DeWitt of Hartford Conn guests of Mrs DeWitts parents Mr and Mrs G T Everett 1803 Ridgewood terrace SE went to Des Moines Friday to visit Mrs DeWitts brother Max M Everett and Mrs Everett They will return here Tuesday or Wednesday

J. D. DeWitt Hartford, Conn

Mrs Chehak Hosts Luncheon for Californian Visitor

Mrs Milo Chehak of 2107 Greenwood Drive SE Cedar Rapids entertained at a small luncheon Saturday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in honor of Mrs Robert Mohrbacher of Long Beach California visiting with Mr and Mrs Harry Chadima of 331 Twenty third Street Drive SE.

Milo Chehak Greenwood Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club Robert Mohrbacher Long Beach Calif Harry Chadima Twenty-third Street Drive

Mrs Myers and party motor trip to Nebraska cities

Mrs. Carl Myers of 2421 Fifth Avenue SE and her daughter Theda with Miss Edith Hersch of 2127 Greenwood Drive SE returned Friday from a weeklong motor trip to Des Moines Red Oak Council Bluffs and Omaha Nebraska.

Carl Myers Fifth Aveenue Theda Edith Hersch Frank Hersch Greenwood Drive Des Moines Red Oak Council Bluffs Omaha Neb

Nancy Ann Jensen Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Home

Nancy Ann Jensen daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Jensen of 2500 Country Club Parkway SE celebrated her fifth birthday Friday afternoon with a party at their home. Guests included Don Cornwell Connie Cornwell Mary Lou Stevenson Sallie Janet Jones Joyce Jorgeson Jimmy Davis Tommy Chadima Mary Ann Ross John Ross visiting from Marion and Suzanne Waldron visiting from Portland Ore.

Nancy Ann Jensen H. C. Jensen Country Club Parkway SE Don and Connie Cornwell Mary Lou Stevenson Sallie Janet Jones Joyce Jorgeson Jimmy Davis Tommy Chadima Mary Ann John Ross Marion Suzanne Waldron Portland Ore

Huene Couple Planned Return From Spirit Lake Trip

Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Huene of 375 Twentieth Street SE were to return this weekend from Spirit Lake after a two week stay at Templar Park.

D. A. Huene Twentieth Street Spirit Lake Templar Park

Mrs S N Berry Returns From California Visit

Mrs S N Berry returns Friday from California where she had been since Easter. She will be at the John K Jones home located at 211 Fifteenth street SE.

S. N. Berry California John K. Jones Fifteenth Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joan and Jean Neuburger Photo BY John Barry, JR Lower Barbara and Margaret Ara Forter Photo John Garry, JR Marianne Corey M. M. Thompsons Roswell Wisconsin Montgomerys Evans Studers Perry C. L. Douglasses Frank Nissen Louie Christensens Miss Fulton Henry Ristedt Ethel Pinney Ristedt Country Club Parkway Charles Luberger Frederick Luberger Cincinnati Ellen Luberger Avery Gage Harry M. Gage Robertson Little Robert Little Blake Boulevard Kenneth Lindsay Grande Avenue Bob Everett G. T. Everett Ridgewood Terrace Dewitts Mrs. Myers, Theda D. A. Huenes Lake Mrs. Berry
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