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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1936

Page

10

Luncheon Concludes Coe College Commencement Events

About 400 guests attended Monday noon luncheon at Voorhees hall following Coe college commencement. Special guests included Dale D. Welch of Dubuque university receiving an L L D, and Mrs. Welch. Also present were Dr. Edward A. Ross of Madison, speakers and trustees, graduates and parents. President Harry M. Gage presided as speakers addressed the assembly.

Coe College Voorhees Hall Dale D. Welch Dubuque University Los Angeles Calif Anna Fannie Adams Omaha Harry M. Gage Welch C. F. Clark Dorothy Faris William Edwards Cleveland

Arthur Brooks Returns From Duke University

Arthur A. Brooks Jr., son of Rev. and Mrs. A A Brooks of 1328 Third Avenue SE, returned Saturday from Duke University in Durham North Carolina where he completed his second year in the college of law and will spend summer with his parents.

Arthur A. Brooks, Jr A. A. Brooks Third Avenue SE Duke University Durham N. C College of Law

Arthur Tschirgis Returns From East Trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur M Tschirgi of 517 Nineteenth street SE returned Saturday night from an east trip. They attended the twenty fifth reunion of Mr Tschirgi s class at the United States Naval Academy Annapolis Md and visited Washington DC and New York City. They were gone about two weeks by motor.

Arthur M. Tschirgi Nineteenth Street Mr. Tschirgi United States Naval Academy Annapolis Washington, D. C New York City

Dinner And Picnic Supper Honor Harrisons

Mr and Mrs George S Josselyn host a small dinner Monday evening honoring Mr and Mrs William H Harrrison of New York City who are guests of Misses Frances and Florence Mae Wolfe. Mr and Mrs Addison J Ramsey plan a picnic supper at their Crescent drive SE home Tuesday honoring the Harrisons.

George S. Josselyn Twenty-third Street Drive William H. Harrison New York City Frances and Florence Mae Wolfe Addison J. Ramsey Crescent Drive Harrison

Miss Taylor's Organ Recital Postponed to Wednesday

Miss Eleanor Taylor’s weekly organ recital at First Presbyterian church is moved from Tuesday to Wednesday this week, with a performance from 12 15 to 1 15 p m.

Miss Taylor Eleanor Taylor First Presbyterian Church

Elizabeth Ely Leaves for Scripps College

Miss Elizabeth Ely, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Montague Ely of 2218 First Avenue E, will depart Tuesday afternoon for Scripps College in Claremont California. She has accepted a year's appointment as secretary to Dr Ernest J Jaqua, the college president.

Elizabeth Ely John Montague Ely First Avenue E Scripps College Claremont Calif Ernest J. Jaqua

Everett Families Visit Relatives in Ridgewood Terrace

Mr and Mrs Charles J Everett of Minneapolis with their two children and Mr and Mrs Theo dore Everett of Cincinnati with their daughter visit Charles and Theodore Everett’s parents Mr and Mrs G T Everett at 1803 Ridgewood Terrace SE. They plan to stay a week.

Charles J. Everett Minneapolis Theodore Everett Cincinnati Charles G. T. Everett Ridgewood Terrace SE

Longleys Return From Davenport Weekend Visit

Bishop and Mrs. Harry S. Long of Davenport spent the weekend as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Poe on Country Club Drive SE and returned home late Sunday afternoon.

Emblem Tea Brings B and P W Members Together

About seventy five members from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns attended the Business and Professional Women emblem tea at the Roosevelt hotel. The program featured talks by state and local emblem leaders and a musical interlude with piano and song.

Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Alice Warsaw Waterloo Ella Horn Imogen B. Emery Helen Irwin Dorothy Elaine Graham Emery Miss Stenner Horn Emblem Committee Adeline Montillon Marjorie Augustine Lucille Pogge Lena Kerr

Muscatine Couple Weds At Paullins Home Sunday

Miss Marion Paullins daughter of Mr and Mrs G M Paullins and Lloyd Lee of Muscatine son of Mr and Mrs John Lee of Letts were married Sunday afternoon at the Paullins home by Rev H E Morrow The bride wore a white crepe dress with sweet pea corsage A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home The couple will reside in Muscatine Mrs Lee is a Manchester High School graduate class of 1933 and has worked in Dr D J Goen’s Manchester office Mr Lee is a Letts High School graduate

Lee Manchester High School D. J. Goen Manchester Letts High School Muscatine

Miss Dorothy Carvey and Wayne Stone Wed in Fayette

Dorothy M Carvey daughter of Mr and Mrs Doric Carvey of Fayette married Wayne L Stone son of Mr and Mrs Harlan L Stone of Delhi Sunday afternoon at 1721 D avenue NE The Sloan family hosted the ceremony Parents of both couples attended A luncheon followed The couple will reside in Ventura where Stone is a hardware merchant Stone formerly taught in Fayette

Dorothy M. Carvey Doric Carvey Fayette Wayne L. Stone Ventura Harlan L. Stone Delhi A. P. Sloan D Avenue Mrs. Stone Mr. Stone

Irene Douglas Circle Plans Bever Park Picnic

The King’s Daughters Irene Douglas circle will hold a picnic at Bever Park’s large pavilion on Wednesday at 8 30 a m. Members should bring own dishes and silver. Hostesses are Mrs. W H Tenney Mrs C W Whipple and Mrs M L Kirkman.

Irene Douglas the King’s Daughters Bever Park W. H. Tenney C. W. Whipple M. L. Kirkman

Honor Davises At River Road Picnic Before Departure

Mr and Mrs E J Post hosted at River Road SW a Sunday gathering honoring Mr and Mrs Ben Davis and family who will leave June 18 for Los Angeles after spending the winter here. Attending were Mr and Mrs Davis daughter Lelia Mae son Buddy Mr and Mrs Ralph Post Mrs Martha Wendell their son Ronald Miss Evelyn Platz Mr and Mrs Elmer Gralund and sons John and Chester and Ted Davis all of Cedar Rapids.

E. J. Post River Road Ben Davis Los Angeles Davis Lelia Mae Buddy Ralph Post Baldwin Martha Wendell Ronald Evelyn Platz Elmer Gralund John Chester Ted Davis Cedar Rapids

Winners Named in Cedar Rapids Invitational Bridge Tourney

Mrs. M. O. Reiff and Mrs. Carl F. Jordan led the day as high accumulative scorers at a one day invitational bridge event sponsored by Mrs. Oliver Longueville at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Sixty four players competed in both sessions with detailed section winners listed for afternoon and evening play.

M. O. Reiff Carl F. Jordan Cedar Rapids Country Club Oliver Longueville George E. Beattie Frank C. Byers W. M. Jayne M. J. Busler P. Leehey R. E. Lawther Oelwein J. Birenbaum C. E. Oldham Waterloo Beattie Byers Reiff Jordan H. J. Robertson Toney T. E. Thornburg Marshalltown

Col Robert W Stewart visits for Coe college events

Col Robert W. Stewart of Chicago left Sunday after attending commencement activities at Coe college. He stayed as a house guest with Mr. and Mrs. James E. Hamilton at 2345 Linden Drive SE during his visit.

Col Robert W. Stewart Chicago Coe College James E. Hamilton Linden Drive

St Matthew's P T A Card Party Set for June 17

St Matthew's P T A will sponsor a card party June 17 at the Country club. Pupils from Lindeken School of Dancing will present a program. Refreshments and prizes at each table. Reservations with Mrs G C Macklem or Mrs Charles Hiegel.

St. Matthew’s P. T. A Lindeken School of Dancing G. C. Macklem Charles Hiegel

Margaret Rice and A L Kelly Wed in Immaculate Conception

Miss Margaret Rice of Vinton and A L Kelly of Cedar Rapids were married Monday morning at the Immaculate Conception church by Rt Rev Msgr John J Molloy. Kathryn Flannigan and Ray Rice attended. The couple will reside at 123 Sixth Street SW after a trip to Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Margaret Rice Wisconsin Minnesota Sixth Street

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Holds Its First Dance

Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority hosted its first dance Saturday in the Terrace room of the Montrose hotel with seventy guests. A floor show entertained and committees included Tickets Ruth Blaine Florence Glackin and program Bernadine Wurzbacher Maye Cass Arlene Ortmann Ada Bauerle and Mary Jane Wisnovsky. chaperons were Mr and Mrs F X Guyott and Mr and Mrs F W Damour.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Montrose Hotel Ruth Blaine Florence Glackin Bernadine Wurzbacher Maye Cass Arlene Ortmann Ada Bauerle Mary Jane Wisnovsky Randal Morgan Hopkinton Myrtle Mathew Toledo Wayne Bauerle Charles City Loren T. Glackin Milwaukee Esther Cass Frances Bone Soveta Perrine Monticello F. X. Guyott F. W. Damour I. E. Jackson Kenneth E. Cornell

Labor Bureau Silver Tea Hosted by Mrs. Olson

A Garden party for the Woman's Labor bureau No 17 benefit fund was held at Mrs. Elmer Olson 2101 Johnson Ave NW. Assisting hosts included Mrs. Lenora Schuknecht and Mrs. A G Ruddlesdin. Dozens of guests attended the pink and green decorated event with refreshments served at a long table.

Labor Bureau Elmer Olson Johnson Avenue NW Woman’s Labor Bureau No. 17 Bureau Olson Lenora Schuknecht A. G. Ruddlesdin George Dietrick W. D. Elder A. G. Pauba G. W. Longstreth F. J. Zbanek F. A. Hach G. K. Strausser J. A. Glass James A. Dale Carol R. E. Duncan R. V. Richter F. B. Thompson J. E. Sammon L. W. Spencer L. A. Dudley W. B. Myers Ralph Paeth L. L. Fuller R. M. Henshaw George A. Zvacek William Hamer William Sweet Harold Bender George Miller D. M. Kelley Harry F. Haller Dora O. Vavra A. Maeder Barbara Dietz Eldon Martin Carroll Sweet F. C. Jiruska

Curtises Return From Norfolk Visit To Boone Home

Mr and Mrs W E Curtis of 1723 Blake boulevard SE returned Saturday from Norfolk Nebraska where they spent two weeks visiting their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A W Martin After June 15 Mr and Mrs Martin will be at home in Boone where Mr Martin has been transferred to the North Western railroad engineering office

W. E. Curtis Blake Boulevard Norfolk Neb A. W. Martin

Miss Wagner Leaves for University of Iowa Music Summer

Dorothy Wagner of 1024 Avenue NW departs Sunday for Iowa City to join the University of Iowa all star high school orchestra and chorus during the summer session.

Dorothy Wagner Avenue NW Iowa City University of Iowa

Beulah Gillham and Dr Harrington wed in St Pauls church

Beulah Gillham daughter of Mr and Mrs Bert Gillham and Dr Arlan F Harrington son of Dr and Mrs B Harrington were married Monday afternoon at St Pauls Methodist church with about 150 guests. Attending were bridesmaids sisters Viola and Geraldine Gillham, best man Dr Gardner Dexter Phelps, ring bearer Betty Garten and flower girls Merry Jane West and Zella Marie Gillham. Martha Joy Mason sang and Leon Stueben played. The couple will live in Los Angeles where Harrington will intern at California hospital. Mrs Harrington is a Coe college graduate and Harrington earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa.

Beulah Gillham Bert Gillham Third Avenue SE Arlan F. Harrington B. Harrington Forest Drive SE St. Paul’s Methodist Church Arthur A. Brooks Miss Gillham Viola Geraldine Gillham Gardner Dexter Phelps Waterloo Betty Garten Des Moines Harrington Merry Jane West Dr. Harrington Zella Marie Gillham Martha Joy Mason Leone Stueben Rockford Johanna Hill

McIntosh Couple Celebrates Thirtieth Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs C F McIntosh hosted a quiet celebration at 1945 Eighth Avenue SE on their thirtieth wedding anniversary. A large wedding cake from G E McIntosh of East Moline Ill graced the table as guests played bridge and games and exchanged gifts. Attending were Luther Crow and son Charles, Howard Nandell, Alletta Shadle, Mabel Caffee and Charles Clark of Cedar Rapids, Howard McIntosh, G E McIntosh of East Moline, Glenn Rullman, Lloyd Rullman of Keokuk and Bloom.

C. F. McIntosh Eighth Avenue SE G. E. McIntosh East Moline Ill McIntosh Luther Crow Charles Howard Nandell Alletta Shadle Mabel Caffee Charles Clark Cedar Rapids Howard MclIntosh East Moline, Ill Glenn Rullman Kecep Lloyd Rullman Bloom- 1E

Wavra Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank L Wavra of Cedar Rapids marked their silver wedding anniversary with a Sunday dinner at 1106 Nineteenth Street SE. He has worked twenty six years as a switchman for the Chicago and North Western railway. Guests included numerous Cedar Rapids relatives and friends with music by Leo Biskup Edward Roman and a vocal by Edward Sanford.

Frank L. Wavra Nineteenth Street Wavra Cedar Rapids Chicago and North Western Railway Dorothy Wavra Marie Wavra Marie B. Wavra Wesley Soukup Frank Soukup Elizabeth Miller Lumir Alicia Raymond Edda Wilbur Matus Andrew Miller Wesley Miller Joseph Roman Edward Joseph Biskup Leo Biskup Joseph P. Lastuvka Edward Sanford J. W. Lesinger Anna Soukup Anamosa Edward Roman

Honoring Westiner College graduate at Coe College visit

Mr and Mrs S J Lowe of Los Angeles guests of Mr and Mrs P E Lowe at 2923 C avenue NE. The visitors attend Coe college graduation activities and S J Lowe marks his fiftieth anniversary of graduation from Western college.

S. J. Lowe Los Angeles Calif Coe College P. E. Lowe C Avenue NE Western College Leander Clark

Edward Johns Leave for Chicago Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johns of Los Angeles, visiting Mrs. Anna Janko, departed Saturday evening for Chicago. They will stay with Mrs. Dorothy M. Nelson, a Gregg college student.

Edward John Los Angeles John Anna Janko Chicago Dorothy M. Nelson The Gregg College

Mason City Guests Visit Relatives Over Weekend

Mrs. Frank Koffron of Mason City and her son Donald spent the weekend with Mrs. Koffron's sister Mrs. J. F. Andrie and her mother Mrs. Katherine Zabortsky at street and Twentieth avenue SW.

Frank Koffron Mason City Donald

Moorcrofts Return From Arkansas Trip

Mr and Mrs R J Moorcroft of 1054 Sixteenth Street NE have returned from Hot Springs Little Rock Ark and a tour through the Ozarks lasting several days.

R. J. Moorcroft Sixteenth Street Hot Springs Little Rock Ark Ozarks

Mrs Coyne Hosts Lunch for Mrs Thomas at Home

Mrs Gaie Coyne of 113 Tenth Street SE entertained at a luncheon Saturday in her home in honor of Mrs B F Thomas of Long Beach California who was a weekend guest.

Gaie Coyne Tenth Street B. F. Thomas Long Beach Calif

Vinton Man Heads to Cleveland as Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms

Karl W. Fischer of Vinton departed Saturday for Cleveland Ohio to serve as assistant sergeant at arms at a Republican national convention. The move places him in a key role within the party gathering and signals local involvement in national politics.

Vinton Karl W. Fischer Cleveland Ohio

Prizes Awarded To Coe Students In Many Fields

The fifty fifth commencement at Coe College announced scholastic and other prizes for work in the past year. Magna cum laude graduates included Marian Jean ette Bruner and others. cum laude recipients listed. Numerous named prizes honored by local donors with cash awards and college monograms, for achievements in athletics, languages, drama, journalism, and creative writing. Winners span Cedar Rapids, Anamosa, Mediapolis, Davenport, and surrounding towns with students such as Chester J. Petranek, Robert D. Quinn, Katherine Van Meter, and James M. Carruthers among the honorees.

Coe Marian Jeanette Bruner Robert Emil Butikofer Dorothy Faris Mary Boynton Gage Leo E. Hubner Mari Ann Huebsch Mary Catherine Jennings Virginia FE. Kuning Conger A. Metcalf Iida Dorothy Mikulas Ruth J. Quaas Robert O. Sauer Dale L. Etka Eleanor F. Galloway Doris Garner Beulah L. Gillham Dorothy C. Grant Elizabeth Stewart Jacus Leora Johnson Kathryn Marie Knutson Margaret A. McFadden Irene J. Oltman Sarah Catherine Palmer Gayle L. Schroeder Lois Lorayne Smith Katharine van Meter Philip Clyde Yothers Donald William Zimmerman J. Knox T. M. Sinclair James Knox Chester J. Petranek Cedar Rapids Bever Sampson C. Bever James L. Bever Robert D. Quinn Anamosa R. Bruce Townsend Garwin Armstrong Robert C. Armstrong Dolores O. Andre Marshalltown Dorothy C. Blodgett James M. Carruthers Carmen M. Scott Clinton, Ill L. Curtise Wood Center Point Marjory B. Wright Oelwein Phi Sigma Iota Joseph Faulkner Chicago Hanson Marion C. Hanson Ruth Hanson Pasadena Calif Department of Physical Education Katherine van Meter Moline Ill Knolk Carol Jones Knolk San Antonio Tex Alpha Delta Alpha Floyd H. Kahler Marion Alpha Gamma Delta Elizabeth Ann Coe Davenport Crescent Society Virginia H. Ohman Delta Delta Delta Sorority Delta Eta Delta Delta Delta Mary B. Gage Dorothy I. Faris Mediapolis Monday Shakespeare Club of Virginia L. Weld Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Beta Phi Alpha Wilma Arlene Galloway Postville Alpha Xi Delta Alpha Gamma Betty J. White New London Col. C. B. Robbins E. R. Moore Fort Madison Richard F. Breitner Minneapolis John H. Nicoll Sibley Robert B. Shepard G. Kelley Wodtke Dwight L. Harley West Chester Bernard L. Smith William T. Jakway G. Bruce Dougan Traer Reserve Officers’ Association Linn County Reserve Officers’ Association Hanford Post American Legion of Sara H. Huntington Helen E. Hannum Ottumwa Janana Chapel Pi Alpha Theta Coe College Cosmos Nadine L. Subotnik H. J. Hromek Writers’ Club Raymond R. Pierce Tipton Paul Engle Ladies’ Literary Club of Ladies’ Literary Club

Best Short Story by a Coe Student Winner

Margaret Y. Johnston of Chicago Illinois wins top honors in the Coe College writing contest for best short story.

Coe Margaret Y. Johnston Chicago, Ill

Milwaukee Detective Killed as Suspect Kills Then Shoots Self

A Black burglary suspect cornered in a closet of Florence Reiter's Milwaukee home fatally wounded Detective Charles George after firing through the door and then killed himself. Officer George and partner Lawrence Papke had been seeking 21 year old De Monceaver, identified as the suspect.

Milwaukee Charles George Monday de Monceaver George Lawrence Papke Florence Reiter de Moncearer Reiter de Monceavar

Gilson and Ellingson Couple Wed at Decorah Church

Miss Madeline M. Gilson daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Gilson and Elmer A Ellingson of Posen Michigan were married Monday morning at First Lutheran church by Rev T A Hoff. Attendants were Miss Mary Frances Kendrick and Arnold Stenhjem. The groom a Luther College graduate has taught and coached at Scarville and will teach mathematics and coach sports in Hospe rs High School.

Decorah First Lutheran Church Madeline M. Gilson W. H. Gilson Elmer A. Ellingson Posen Mich T. A. Hoff Mary Frances Kendrick Arnold Stenhjem Luther College Scarville

Vinton Hosts Benton Posts at Legion Stag Party

George G. Luckey post American Legion will host members from other Benton county posts at a stag party at the fairgrounds on Tuesday night June 16.

Vinton George G. Luckey American Legion Benton County Fairgrounds

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Arthur Brooks Arthur Tschirgis Harrisons Everetts Longleys Cedar Gardens Raynell's Tomas Vale Jennie P. W Ryan Carvey-Stone Honor Davises Col. Stewart ST. Matthew’s Party Margaret Rice and A. L. Kelly Epsilon Sigma Alpha Curtises Miss Wagner Wavras J. Lowes Edward Johns Moorcrofts Mrs. Coyne Erskine Arthur W. Erskine Department of Physics Coggan A. W. Erskine Floyd Howard Kahler Kappa Delta Elizabeth S. Jacus Chi Omega Sorority Omicron Alpha Chi Omega Miriam Ogburn Eta Sigma Phi Anna Mary Tamarri Highwood Margaret Claire Caughey Webster Merriam Company Catherine M. Timm Zeta Phi Eta Homer A. McDowell Searsboro Charles W. Shedd Schoen’s Third Avenue Yee Iowa Nacog Prudential Chef Eulential Company of America Insurance Edward D. Duffield Home Office Newark, N Hartman’s
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