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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1935

Page

9

Awards at Annual Dinner of Kappa Delta

At the Roosevelt Hotel the Kappa Delta sorority held its annual formal dinner in the Roosevelt room. Miss Marion Dwelle won the outstanding senior cup, Miss Florence Teets the top pledge award, and Miss Dorothy Struesky the greatest improvement in scholarship.

Kappa Delta Roosevelt Hotel Marion Dwelle Florence Teets Dorothy Struesky Virginia Knox Isla May McSperrin Kathryn Kendall Catherine Montillon C. L. Kidd George T. Wilhelm F. C. Waples Robert C. Toms C. J. Lynch Delbert R. Ashby Coe College William Biederman Clear Lake Thomas G. Marshall, Jr Belvidere, Ill

Robinsons announce Dorothy Mae to Charles Rodman

Mr and Mrs Joseph Robinson announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Dorothy Mae to Charles Rodman of Mount Vernon. The wedding will take place this month.

Joseph Robinson Mount Vernon Avenue Dorothy Mae Charles Rodman Mount Vernon

Immaculate Conception Circle Hosts Bridge Tea

Members of St. Martha's circle at Immaculate Conception church attended a bridge tea at 315 Nassau drive SE hosted by Mrs. M. J. Donnelly. Mrs. S. N. Berry and Mrs. Leonard Stark led the tea. nine prizes were awarded for high score in contract and auction.

St. Martha's Circle

Cedar Rapids Bird Club Holds Year End Picnic Meeting

The Cedar Rapids Bird Club held its last meeting of the year as a Thursday evening picnic at the E. J. Petranek cottage along the Wapsie river near Paris. Members exchanged birding experiences and Miss Lillian Serbousek described three ruddy turnstones found recently on Swan Lake. E. J. Petranek was re-elected president with Mrs. C. C. Flodin as vice president and Miss Ethel Orr as secretary treasurer.

Cedar Rapids Bird Club E. J. Petranek Wapsie River Paris Lillian Serbousek Swan Lake C. C. Flodin Ethel Orr

Evelyn Fawcett Heads to Camp Ojiketa as Camp Fire Counselor

Miss Evelyn Fawcett travels to St Paul to serve as a Camp Fire councillor at Camp Ojiketa during July and August.

Evelyn Fawcett St. Paul Camp Ojiketa

Tennis Thrills at Camp Hitaga Staff Plans and Campers

Six Camp Fire girls from Iowa and neighboring states pose at Camp Hitaga as the staff announces plans for the season. Mary Nelson and Mary Jane Peck join the team with Miss Gilmore directing tennis activities. Staff includes university representatives and lifesaving examiners as improvements expand the camp facilities ahead of junior campers' fairy ring week.

Camp Hitaga Wapsie Jo McNeill Monticello Mary Nelson Cedar Rapids Marjorie Jamison Oelwein Bernice Becker Mount Vernon Crystal Marie Stoffel Wyoming Isabelle Smith Hitaga Ariana Burr Mary Jane Peck Grinnell Mary June Cooper Des Moines Minneapolis Miss Peck University of Minnesota University of Iowa Cornell Coe Miss Gilmore Mount Carroll Ill C. H. Morningstar Lena Bedient Elizabeth Melberg

Balls Host Honor Guests At District Dinners

Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Tomson of Wakarusa Kansas were honored guests at a dinner given Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Ball at their home 109 Seventeenth Street SE. Mrs. CG F Clark of Knollwood Drive SE hosted a luncheon Friday noon in compliment to Mrs Tomson.

F. D. Tomson Wakarusa Kan Marie E.shean Sixteenth Street J. F. Ball Seventeenth Street CG. F. Clark Knollwood Drive Tomson

Friends motor to Davenport for dinner honoring Lois Melton

A group of friends will motor to Davenport today for a dinner at the Black Hawk hotel this evening honoring Mrs. Lois Melton of 820 First Avenue East who departs July 1 for an extended visit in Oregon. The travelers include Miss Nelle C Brady Miss Cora O'Brien Mrs Elwood Royster and Mrs Alfred K Falcon.

Davenport Black Hawk Hotel Lois Melton First Avenue E Oregon Nelle C. Brady Cora O'Brien Elwood Royster Alfred K. Falcon

Zakostelecky and Hanson wed in North Liberty ceremony

Miss Anna A. Zakostelecky and George A. Hanson, both of North Liberty, were joined in marriage at a Bohemian church near Ely. The Rev. Francis Pokorny officiated in a ceremony attended by about 100 relatives and friends. The couple will reside on a farm near North Liberty.

Anna A. Zakostelecky John Zakostelecky North Liberty George A. Hanson George, A. Hanson Bohemian Church Ely Francis Pokorny Marvel Brusha Fairfax Velma Zakostelecky Lillian Schleuter Cedar Rapids Johanna Hill Edwin Pudil Milo Vorel Swisher Hanson Shueyville High School University High School Iowa City Coe College Madison Township

Prof Meyer Leaves After Visit at Murray College

Prof. Arthur Meyer, cello instructor at State Teachers College Murray Kentucky, has left after a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs C Fréd Meyer at 715 Avenue NW.

Arthur Meyer Cello The State Teachers College Murray C. Fréd Meyer Avenue NW

Mercy Alumnae to Hold Palisades Picnic

Mercy hospital alumnae announce their annual picnic at the Palisades on Tuesday. Delores Connors will take reservations at the hospital by Sunday evening.

Mercy Hospital Palisades Delores Connors

Williams Celebrate Fifteenth Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs M D McWilliams of 2248 Grande avenue SE celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a bridge party Saturday evening at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Don Gaffney Mr and Mrs H R Van Slyck Mr and Mrs Clarence Kinstler Mr and Mrs George Walton and Mr and Mrs Earl Coffing.

M. D. McWilliams Grande Avenue Don Gaffney H. R. van Slyck Clarence Kinstler George Walton Earl Coffing

Graves-Giem nuptials at First Christian Church

Nella Graves daughter of Edna Graves and Lewis Giem son of W H Giem were united in marriage Friday at 8 pm at the First Christian church. Rev Blaine Hyten officiated with Wanda Graves and Harold Woodford as attendants. The couple will reside at 519 Second street SW and Giem works for Colonial Baking.

Nella Graves Edna Graves Eleventh Street Lewis Giem W. H. Giem Second Street First Christian Church Blaine Hyten Wanda Graves Marshalltown Harold Woodford Ofta Giem The Colonial Baking Company

Engagement of Miss Hoppe to William Benar den Announced

The engagement of Miss Alice Clara Hoppe to William H. Benarden is announced. Miss Hoppe, niece of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Gutz of 1637 Avenue NW, will wed on June 12. She is a Brandon high school graduate class of 1932 and attended Iowa State Teachers College. She has taught in Buchanan County schools for two years.

Alice Clara Hoppe F. B. Gutz Avenue NW William H. Benarden la Porte City Hoppe Brandon High School Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Buchanan County

Friendly club meets for wiener roast at Shaver park

The Friendly club gathers at Shaver park Tuesday at 7 30 p m for a wiener roast. Members bring wieners and buns. Asa Arnolds Maynard Rowray and Clifford Kunzman lead games. Mary Pratt led games last meeting with about seventy five attendees. Afterward the group visits Henry Geiger's home to view wood carvings.

Shaver Park Asa Arnolds Maynard Rowray Clifford Kunzman Mary Pratt Henry Geiger

Birthday party honors Barbara Ann Birch

Mrs. Joseph Birch hosted a Saturday party at 279 Johnson Avenue NW for her daughter Barbara Ann sixth birthday. Decorations used pink white and yellow with guests Eileen Eyler Lois Michalec Joy Richtarik Barbara Steele Janet Brown Leota Faulkner Joan Taylor Jean Rogers Mary Alice Randall Anna Mae Walton and Jean Carol Probst.

Joseph Birch Johnson Avenue NW Barbara Ann Eileen Eyler Lois Michalec Joy Richtarik Barbara Steele Janet Brown Leota Faulkner Joan Taylor Jean Rogers Mary Alice Randall Anna Mae Walton Jean Carol Probst

Hanus Family Returns From Fairfield Visit

Mr and Mrs J A Hanus and their daughter Norma Jean of 2905 E avenue NE returned from Fairfield where they spent the past week with relatives.

J. A. Hanus E Avenue Norma Jean Fairfield Relaves

Chicago Youth Visits Mother On Sixth Avenue

Clifford Wurtele of Chicago spends the weekend with his mother Mrs. Rena Doolittle at 323 Sixth Avenue SW as reported from Chicago.

Clifford Wurtele Chicago Rena Doolittle Sixth Avenue

Luncheon Set At Coe After 1935 Commencement

More than 400 are expected to attend the Coe college luncheon Monday at Voorhees quadrangle honoring the 1935 graduates. Guests include trustees, faculty, alumni and their families. President Harry M. Gage will preside and introduce honorary degree recipients.

Coe College Voorhees Quadrangle Harry M. Gage

Bride Elect Miss Garnet Hedin Honored at Kitchen Shower

Miss Garnet Hedin was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by the Women's Round Table club of Town Electric Light and Power. Prizes for bridge went to Bernice Milligan, Garnet Hedin, and Maxine Hoover. Gifts in a blue and white box were given to Miss Hedin, with blue and white decor and quarter table service. Hostesses included Misses Bertha Ainsworth Nelle Douglass Mathilda Schirm Ruth Trunkey and Mrs. Jack Turner.

Garnet Hedin Women's Round Table Club Town Electric Light and Power Company Bridge Bernice Milligan Maxine Hoover Miss Hedin

Local Card Party Honors and Rebekah Lodge Officers

Lone Tree and Muscatine social notes record a bridge party honoring Mrs. G B Kirchner and others. A meeting of past noble grands at B Jehle home in Muscatine organized a Past Noble Grand club with Edna Carl as temporary chair and Eliza Eden as temporary secretary, naming officers and establishing committees.

Frank Sherburne Bridge G. B. Kirchner J. Dusterhoff E. C. Green W. H. Stonebarger Cyril Rife C.petsel Edna Carl Mae Forbes Ella Morgan Annie Wieze B. Jehle Muscatine Hukill Rebekah Lodge Noble Eliza Eden Bessie Brinkmeyer Anna Eden Elsie Smid Rose Lennabaugh Myrtle Spevachek Annie Wiese Myrtle Edwards Edith Hall Beasie Brinkmeyer

Central City Social Roundup Features Guests and Events

Central City residents hosted out of town visitors including Dr and Mrs Arthur Crew and daughter Mrs Phillip Crew and Mrs Rachel Ives of Marion. Teachers Miss Pearl Goldsberry and Miss Dorothy Hatch with Miss Gertrude Hilmer planned summer study in Iowa City. A marriage announcement notes Douglas Sweet and Ora Miles wed May 29 in Vinton and will reside in Central City. World Wide Guild and Federated church Missionary Society events highlighted with member welcomes and lessons.

William Goldsberry Arthur Crew Phillip Crew Rachel Ives Marion Pearl Goldsberry Centerville Dorothy Hatch Gertrude Hilmer Tipton Iowa City Carl Henderson A. G. Symms Newton Kan Ethel Mae Henderson Vinton Douglas Sweet George Sweet Ora Miles Waubeek Central City World Wide Guild Federated Church Missionary Society Jane Geesey Mary and Pearl Anderson Maxine Pollock Bernadine Moore Annabelle Bickford C. E. Norris Missionary Society of the Federated Church Cora Mills N. P. Morgan Galva Ill A. R. Hoffman Myrta Cunningham J. F. Wagor R. D. Minehart M. M. Mills Lester Falcon W. D. McTavish F. S. Phillips Louise Wagor L. K. Hatch Eleventh District Center Point

Lisbon Society Notes Highlight Local Meetings

The Standard Bearers held a silver tea Tuesday at sponsor Mrs. Harlan Briggs home with a program by Lois Crocker Janette Parker Helen Graver Margaret Albright Iane Smith and Mrs W C Stuckslager. Ladies Aid guests attended. The Sarah Fouse Missionary society met at Federated church Wednesday then had a family picnic supper. Mrs Oscar Hall hosted the Methodist Ladies Aid Thursday assisted by Mrs Lee Crally Mrs Oscar Beasmore and Miss Verlyn Beasmore.

Harlan Briggs Lois Crocker Janette Parker Helen Graver Margaret Albright Iane Smith W. C. Stuckslager Ladies Aid Society Sarah Fouse

Social notes from Shellsburg and nearby

The Happy Twenty club met with Mrs Minnie Hayes on Wednesday. The Eastern Stars social group met with Mrs Shirley Thompson on Tuesday. A bridal shower for Mrs George Whipple, a recent bride, was hosted by Mrs L E Adams and Mrs Marion Robbins at their grandmother Mrs Steve Thomp s home.

Happy Twenty Minnie Hayes The Eastern Stars Shirley Thompson L. E. Adams Marion Robbins George Whipple Steve Thompson

Oelwein Couple Wynnette Pickering and Leslie Olsen Married

Wynnette Pickering of Oelwein and Leslie Olsen were married Thursday at Sacred Heart church Oelwein with Rev J W Bacci officiating. Attendants included Leonore Smith of Des Moines as maid of honor and Frank Leavens of Independence as best man. The couple will reside in Oelwein after a Chicago honeymoon.

Wynnette Pickering Oelwein Leslie Olsen Sacred Heart Church i J.W. Bacci Marcy Alderson Carl Doran Leonore Smith Des Moines Frank Leavens Independence Mealy Olson Frank’ Pickering Oelwein High School T. A. Olson Oelwein Daily Register Chicago J. J. Brennan Don Brooks Constance Ann James Brennan Waterloo

Marengo Couples Celebrate Weddings and Local News

Announcement of Lillie Freshour and Lloyd Roland wedding in Rolla Missouri. Picnics by five Eastern Star lodges at the Legion cabin near Marengo. County chairman elected for 1935-36 with several local officials named. Readings by Owen and Patterson. Multiple June marriages noted in Marengo, Ladora, Victor, and Williamsburg areas. Former Marengo high school freshmen recall days with teacher Lillian Hetler.

Rolla Marengo Lillie E. Freshour Lloyd B. Roland Picher Oklo W. L. Stephens Roy E. Freshour Roland Legion Cabin W.‘Mcgrew Williamsburg Bertha Jones Wiliamsburg Frank Owen North English Victor Owen Sam Patterson Marion Wiggins Dorothy Plank Edwin Parry Burl Glandorf Mary Howard Beyer Ladora Fred Kotezy Pauline J. Heller Leo Heller Gaynelle Shelds Kotezy Wesley - Kotezy Guy Heller Marengo High School J. F. Randolph Lillian Watts Hetler Pittsburgh, Pa Lettie Butterfield Harrington

Alamosa Social Calendar Highlights School Alumni and Recitals

The Alamosa community hosted an opening bridge party with the Sanner Dolan McIntyre Morey Remley committee awarding women's and men's high scores to Mrs. C J Tyler Mrs Henry Morey L R McMickle and Henry Morey. Ruth Commerford’s upcoming marriage to Dr Jordon Kelling was noted as he stays at a CCC camp in Lamont. Recitals and parties followed including a piano cohort at the Congregational church and a 41st high school alumni reunion with Warren Kellogg and Robert Quinn among speakers.

Lee Sanner H.F. Dolan R. D. McIntyre Henry Morey A. G. Remley C.J. Tyler L. R. McMickle Cecil Wilson Ruth Commerford Manchester Jordon Kelling Waverly Kelling CCC Lamont James McCullough Lucille Porter Chipman Florence Hale Congregational Church Warren Kellogg Betty Gould Betty Beggs Harold ‘Barber Robert Ireland Donna _Murphy John Trevarthen Mary Louise Yount Harriet Lanner Helen Mary Kellogg Irene Marek la Venne Streeter Robert Hanna Verna Mae Vetter Margaret Ann Trevarthen Betty Niles Dorothy Miller Ruth Ann Rees Esther Brainard Gladyce Fairbanks Jean Foley Philomene Corwin J. N. Baumel Clark Joslin Homer Smith Ella Bagley Baumel Mt. Moriah Janet Richard Darrow Lowell Kohl Marguerite Rena Kohl Perry Russell Relda Lurine Russell Art Maenk Misa Powers Missaner Jack‘ Whittier Clayton Foster Glenn McLaughlin Marie Wilkinson Gladys Breed Robert Quinn R. E. Ballard Phil Daly George Mann Harriet Cunningham Warren Rees Lawrence

Urbana Club Hosts Ever Ready Gathering Leaders Elected

Urbana Mrs George Johnson hosted a Friday meeting of the Ever Ready club with friends in attendance. Guests included Mrs W J Cross of Gaithersburg Maryland and others from Chicago Phoenix Rowley and Capon. Officers elected were Mrs D L Piper president Mrs William Cue vice president Mrs Ted Lukin secretary and Mrs HL Hy Hillgeson treasurer.

George Johnson W. J. Cross Gaithersburg Thomas Hurley Chicago E.s.harrison Phoenix Ariz Frank>LaTour Rowley M.E. Dingman Fred Fox W.S. Burrell Capon D.L. Piper William Cue Ted Lukin HL. “Hy Hillgeson

Esther Moats and C C CoffinWed in Scotch Grove Ceremony

Esther Moats daughter of L E Moats of Scotch Grove and Clarence Coffin son of J F Coffin were married June 5 at the bride’s home. Rev S W Williams officiated. Attendants were Deborah Coffin and Kenneth Moats. The ceremony featured yellow and white decor under a sunburst arch. The couple and families gathered for a luncheon and songs by Lorena Maxwell and Virginia Stauffer with Edith Walford. Mrs Coffin, a teacher, is a Center Junction graduate. Mr Coffin, Cedar Falls high school graduate, helps in the Conesville grocery. </s>

Esther’ Adelyn Moats L. E. Moats Scotch Grove Clarence C. Coffin J. F. Coffin Vera Moats Catherine Thompson Center Junction Lorena Maxwell Conesville Virginia Stauffer Cedar Rapids Edith Walford Esther Sinclair G. W. Reger James John F.C Deborah May Coffin O- K.z Fisher Muscartine Gaylord - Coffin Ohio Burton Coffin Brighton Guttenberg Evelyn McMeans Fredricksburg May Himebaugh

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