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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1937

Page

6

Spinsters' Spree Compliments Miss Larimer Before Wedding

Miss Margaret Larimer was honored at a Tuesday afternoon picnic hosted by Mrs. Arthur A. Collins and Miss Jane Lady. The event on the Collins Dairy Dale property in Cedar Rapids drew guests including Mr. Glen Schodde of Minneapolis. Larimer is to wed Hudson Swiler of Burlington Saturday at the Phipps home, Woodland Drive SE.

Margaret Larimer Arthur A. Collins Sixth Avenue SE Jane Lady Orange City George B. Ludy Arthur A Collinses Dairy Dale Road

Jeanette Erickson and Edwin Bagley Marry in Afternoon Ceremony

Miss Jeanette Erickson of Cedar Rapids wed Edwin T. Bagley of Nashville in a 4 PM Monday ceremony at St. Pauls chapel. The Rev. Robert Little officiated as Mrs. L. Gerhardt played and Miss Mary Goudy sang. Attendants included Louise Erickson, with a reception following. guests traveled from Anamosa, Cincinnati, Moline, Beloit and other cities.

St. Paul's Church Jeanette Erickson Cedar Rapids C. L. Erickson Kansas City Edwin T. Bagley Nashville, Tenn A. A. Bagley Nineteenth Street Robert Little First Presbyterian Church L. Gerhardt Omdegroum Tus Cousi Howard Remier Anamosa Nevin Niches John Zmessor Cecemeny Mos Séear SB Jeb Focomme Cemteres

Anne Bohac and Edward Machacek Wed in Candlelight Ceremony

Anne Bohac and Edward Machacek tied the knot in a candlelight ceremony, with Rev. licensed officiant officiating at the John Huss Memorial church. The couple and families held a reception and open house for friends later that day. both sets of parents are employed locally.

Anne Bohac Edward Machacek John Huss Anne F Bohac Charlie Wilbon Avenue We Ordre Edward J Maccaces Frere Tenéemad Ann Michecek Tre Truett Mactiates Stanley É Dusex Ordal Party Wirimet Tome L.ter Bndal Bir

Mrs Flodin Betsy Jean Attend Villa de Chantal Commencement

Mrs C. C. Flodin and her daughter Betsy Jean, of 309 Nineteenth Street SE, spent several days in Rock Island Illinois to attend the Villa de Chantal commencement exercises where Betsy Jean was a student part of the last year. They were accompanied by Miss Sarah Benson of Davenport who had been visiting in Cedar Rapids.

C. C. Flodin Betsy Jean Nineteenth Street Rock Island Villa de Chantal Sarah Benson Davenport Cedar Rapids

Mrs Collins Returns From Chicago Weekend Visit

Mrs Arthur A Collins of 1720 Sixth avenue SE returned Monday after a weekend in Chicago. She was accompanied by Mrs A B Van Dyke of 814 Wellington street SE, who will return Friday.

Arthur A. Collins Sixth Avenue SE Chicago Collins A B van Dyke Wellington Street

Birthday Party Honors Virginia Jean at Vernon Avenue SE

Mrs M Blahnik hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her daughter Virginia Jean at Vernon Avenue SE. Guests included Marian Gray, Jean Hoffman, Jean Jilek, Dolores Anderson, Patty Mae Blahnik, Le Von Buehler, and Moss Lioby Blahnik. prizes were awarded and pink and white decorations set the tables.

Mrs. M . Blahnik Vernon Avenue SE Virginia Jean Marian Gray Jean Hoffman Jean Jilek Dolores Anderson Patty Mae Blahnik LeVon Buehler Moss Lioby Blahnik

Wives Of Masonic Delegates Entertained In Cedar Rapids

Wives of Iowa grand lodge Masons touring Cedar Rapids are hosted at several affairs. Wednesday at 11am a Roosevelt Hotel luncheon precedes a tour of the Amana colonies led by George H Cockburn with a transport committee listed. Local hosts include Mrs Cockburn and Mrs Debell among others. state attendees were hosted at the Power Mount theater prior to a social at Kitvens room.

Iowa Grand Lodge of Masons Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Amana Upper South Amana George H Cockburn Earl B Debell A C Barta Ben Z. Moats Lee Eckert David Pugh

Miss Brown Honored on Birthday

An aging paragraph fragment notes Miss Brown being honored on her birthday. The garbled text includes stray letters and unreadable segments about celebrations, guests, and surrounding remarks, but the core readable item marks a birthday tribute to Miss Brown.

Miss Brown

Honors Geraldine Dwyer at Mer D YW Denver event

A May day reception honored Miss Geraldine Dwyer, with prizes presented to Futur es Fields and Mes Re Han ser. Attendees included Maxine Hansen, Joepnine Beedle, Arline Crem, and many others as refreshments were served.

Denver Gerzldine Tre Af Ases Marine Fee Maxine Hansen Joepnine Beedle Arline Crem Jan le “Maesters Betue

Teenueth annual reunion rotee Godfrey and Quaas fus

The teenueth annual reunion rotee Godfrey and John Quaas fus.une was held Sunday in the lage patiLon at Bever park with amut 135 persons present. At the business meeting following dinner Willard Quaas of fertas Rarids was elected president. Charles G. Bachman of Court Vernon, vice president, and Nirs Howard Hnapp of Albarette secretary and treasurer. Gäste of Albarneti was the eigest member present and Jac Gamere Horvexe, the youngest out-of-team guests were Mr art? Wouldard Fitzgerald of Seattle, Waser and their daighter Mr and Mrs E E Quaas of Brandon, Mr and Iris Walker Mewes and Mr and Mrs. Edward Newells of Waterloo. Joe Couden of Ames Mr and Mrs Lee Aine art and tines family and Mrs Cora Bieechner of Viewor, Mr and Mrs Cheries Quaas of Independent wn. other members of the family fr Mount Vernon, Alburtets Barunun and Cedar Rap igs were present.

Rotee Godfrey John Quaas Une Bever Park Amut Willard Quaas Fertas Rarids Charles G. Bachman Ourt Vernon Nirs Howard Hnapp Alb Arre Gueas of Albarneti Cheries Quaas Independente Wn Fam.ly Mount Vernon Alburrets Bfariun Cedar Rapigs

Schmidt Kolda United in Central City Nuptials

Gwendolyn Schmidt and Harold Kolda, both of Central City, married at St Paul Liethogut Church with Rev Curran officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs I Trout. Bride wore lace gown. couple to reside near Central City after June 15. A wedding dinner at Roosevelt hotel preceded a short motor trip. Mrs Kolda later hosted a bridal shower with Bunco prizes awarded.

Gwendolyn Schmidt Myre

Hostess to Officers Chapter HJ Precedes Meeting

Mrs George G Clem ents president of Chapter HJ entertained officers and committee chairs at luncheon in the Commonwealth Tea room for twenty. The group then went to Mrs A H Boileau's home for the regular business meeting attended by thirty three members and two guests. tea was served afterward.

George G. Clements First Avenue E Commonwealth Tea Room Luneheenth A. H. Boileau Forest Drive J. Hareld Beran Cn Bargrove CU Norfolx Neb Meena Wurth Pasa Shveine P. AL Tracy Netle Hlenarceme Fieri Tarler Furn

Byron Barrows Guests Visit Kansas City Area

The report notes Byron Barrows hosting visitors in Kansas City with mentions of Mrs. Atper Dunlap and Wilhelm Dun. References include Incheon, Mel, and various unsettled details about visits, timelines, and companionship, suggesting a social or memorial context with unclear dates.

Tusseer Incheon Atper Barlow Wilhem Dun Hensas City Eur

W. Busi ness Girls Elect Officers

Frances Cooper was elected head of the W. Y. W. C. A. Business Girls league at a meeting in Bever park after a picnic supper on Monday evening. Other new officers are Georgianne Hach, vice president, Alma Maas, secretary, and Dorothy Johnston, treasurer.

Frances Cooper YY. W. C. A. Business Girls’ League Bionday Evenong Bever Park Georgianne Hach Alma Maas Dorothy Jonnstone

Gene Kershaw Heads to Chicago for Summer

Gene Kershaw son of Mr and Mrs F B Kershaw of 1080 F Avenue NW a University of Iowa sophomore leaves for Chicago to spend the summer.

Gene Kershaw F B. Kershaw F Avenue University of Iowa Chicago

Bride-Elect Glencola Carroll Honored at Shower

Mrs D J Elgas hosted a crystal shower at 216 Fourth Street NW on Thursday evening for Miss Glencola Carroll bride elect. Miss Mary Ward won the bridge prize as guests included Mesdames L Kellaney M C Kellaney J F Toomer A Carroll E J Giblin R V Bender G C Bevins J P Naughton D D Harrington and Misses Merna Kelaney Esther Mullin Ward.

D J. Elgas Fourth Street NW Glencola Carroll Mary Ward Bridge MM L. Kellaney M. C. Kellaney J. F Toomer M .A Carroll E. J Giblin R V Bender G C Bevins J P Naughton D. D. Harrington Merna Kelaney Esther Mullin Ward

Kahler Family Visiting Cedar Rapids From Sioux Falls

Mrs. Ernest J. Kahler and her three sons Jack Gene and Dick along with Mrs A R Kahler of Sioux Falls South Dakota are spending the week in Cedar Rapids visiting friends and relatives. Mrs Ernest J Kahler is staying with her mother Mrs Hattie Weed while Mrs A R Kahler visits in the home of her son Walter Kahler.

Ernest J. Kahler Jack Gene A R. Kahler Sioux Falls S.D Cedar Rapids Ernest J Kahler Hattie Weed Mirs A R. Kahler Walter Kahler

Hicks Family Hosts Visitors in Omaha Weekend

Mr and Mrs Perry Hicks and their daughter Nadine of 842 Avenue NE along with Mr and Mrs Stanley Fotle and their son Billy of 861 Damiels Street NE spent the weekend in Omaha as guests of Mr and Mrs Gailord Hicks and their daughter Jo Ann.

Perry Hicks Nadine Avenue NE Stanley Fotle Billy Damiels Street Omaha Gailord Hicks Jo Ann

Wednesday Social Club Meeting Postponed to June 22

The Wednesday Social club meeting scheduled for this Wednesday in Ellis park has been postponed to June 22. The gathering will now be held in the Myer pavilion.

Ellis Park Myer Pavilion

Dr. Robert Vane Visits Parents for Vacation

Dr. Robert Vane of Iowa City returns home to spend three weeks with his parents Dr and Mrs L F Vane at 2000 Grande avenue SE before graduating Monday from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry. He was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, and will return to Iowa City July 1 to begin a year’s internship at University Hospital.

Robert Vane Iowa City L. F. Vane Grande Avenue College of Dentistry University of Iowa Vane Omicron Kappa Upsilon University Hospital

Silver Chain circle installs new officers in King’s Daughters

Silver Chain circle of the King’s Daughters met at Mrs. George Lowe’s home. Mrs. J. B. Buresh was elected president with K. J. De Bolt as vice president and H. R. May as secretary. P. J. McGuire became treasurer and George Loire, Dr. Jennie McCowan chaired a committee. Committees were named for devotions, sewing, telephone, publicity, and ways and means. Larson, retiring president, received a keepsake plan and thanks for the year’s cooperation. A picnic with Silver Chain junior girls is planned for June 15.

Silver Chain Circle of the King’s Daughters George Lowe Blake Boulevard George Stone J. B. Buresh K. J. de Bolt H. R. May P. J. McGuire George Loire Jennie McCowan Buresh Silver Chain

Ralph Wrights Honored At Surprise Anniversary Dinner

Relatives and friends gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Wright near Shellsburg to mark their sixteenth wedding anniversary with a surprise dinner party. Attending were Mr and Mrs Thomas Wright, Mr and Mrs Joe Cupp of Center Point, Mr and Mrs Adam Evans Jr and family, Mrs Adam Evans of Walker, Mr and Mrs Will Powers and their sons, Mr and Mrs George Flitsch with Betty and Fred Atz of Alburnett, Mr and Mrs Vernon Haefner, Darlene and others.

Ralph Wright Shellsburg Thomas Wright Joe Cupp Center Point Adam Evans, Jr Adam Evans Walker Will Powers Mirs George Flitsch Betty Fred Atz Alburnett Vernon Haefner Darlene

Local Names List From Missing Fragments

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals and places including Phyllis of Toddwitle Missouri Chanel Stater and others with incomplete surnames and locations such as Mir Mo Nos James Tom Remo Cor Canwal Risa Pim Delta Garresscn Mare Neo Mos Lawrence Fal con Rocher Lyman Maquoxeu and John Wright.

Phyllis Toddwitle Mel Miss B.C. Redes James Tom Soma Mir Cake Shatter Orval Wes Waters Bech Marilyn Cass Shatter Macyery J. OW Remo Canwal Cor Risa Pimmer Delta Garresscn Mare Foo Neo Mos Lawrence Falcon Rocher, Mo Mes Rogers Lyman John Wright Maquoxeu

Miss Maxine Holets Headed to Winnipeg Conclave

Miss Maxine Holets of Fairfax leaves Sunday for Des Moines to study at the American Institute of Business. She is a member of Alpha Iota sorority and will join others for the conclave in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada hosted by Chi Alpha sorority of the Angus School of Accounting and Business Administration.

Maxine Holets B. F. Holets Fairfax Des Moines American Institute of Business Miss Holets Alpha Iota National Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Chi Alpha Angus School of Accountancy and Business Administration

Queen Esther Circle to Meet for Breakfast at Bever Park

Members of the Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters will gather for a Thursday breakfast at 9 a.m. The event will be held at the large pavilion in Bever park with Mrs. Forrest Hines and Mrs. R. J. Minor as hostesses.

Queen Esther Circle The King’s Daughters Bever Park Forrest Hines R. J. Minor

Paul Norager Hospitalized After Neck Injury

Paul A. Norager 38 secretary treasurer of La Plant-Choate Manufacturing suffered a fractured vertebra in his neck in a May 22 automobile accident near Guthrie Center. Brought from Des Moines to St Luke's in Iowa City he remains in a neck cast for at least two months, convalescing at St Luke's after paralysis. He was injured when his car left a curve, rode alone to Elkhorn, found unconscious, and taken to Guthrie Center then to Des Moines. His wife and two children are visiting relatives in Denmark.

Paul A. Norager la Plant-Choate Manufacturing Company Guthrie Center St. Luke’s Hospital Iowa Methodist Hospital Des Moines St. Luke's Norager Elkhorn Des Moines Hospital Denmark

Zerone Radiator Campaign Hits Cedar Rapids Meeting

About 300 men from a 50 mile radius gathered at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids for a Dupont Zerone radiator conditioning meeting. W A. Baers presided as Virgil Simpen explained a 10 percent Zerone solution keeps radiators clean and cool faster than plain water. John Bowers and other Dupont officials spoke. Refreshments followed.

Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Dupont Muncie Ind Stoira N.Y Sauron Motor, Inc Dupont Company W. &. Baers Barten Motor Company Virgil Simpen Wilmington Del Teme Af E Dupont Coorpaey

County Relief Roll Drops From May 1935 to 1937

Linn county relief director Mrs. Alice Ferber reports unemployment relief and WPA rosters for May show a 52 percent drop from 1935 to 1937. May 1937 total unemployment aid reached 654, with 460 on WPA, 136 unassigned, and 557 medical aid cases including 326 unemployed.

Linn County WPA Alice Ferber Elmer M. Seevell Board of Supervisors County Relief Committee Relief Office

Cedar Rapids School District reports record general balance

The Cedar Rapids independent school district posted a record net general balance of $720,950.59 for the month ending May 31, with $220,168.09 in the general fund, $208,957.90 in the school house fund, and $291,824.60 in the sinking fund. The pension fund report shows receipts of $18,110.15 for 1936-37, with $7,883.89 in annuities and $5,000 invested in the permanent fund. Replacement teachers for 1937-38 include Jane Sloan, Elizabeth Burianek, and Daryl Pendergraft. A 1935 model superintendent’s car will be traded in for a new Ford with a $395 payment. The Czech school gains three rooms at Hayes school for a five-week Czech language course.

Cedar Rapids Independent School District Charles D. Hedberg Teachers’ Pension Fund Council Cedar Rapids Jane Sloan J Street Elizabeth Burianek K Street Daryl Pendergraft Clarinda Ford Hayes School

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