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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1937

Page

4

Chi Omegas Celebrate Close Of School With House Party

Chi Omega sorority members close the college year with a house party at the Palisades State Park. Attendees include the Mossas and members like Margaret Freed and Dorothea Desa Rem Foensh, among others.

Chi Omegas Omega Sorarnv Palisades State Park Sg Mh Moe Anursaaev Mossas Pyord Foch Derewes Breus Proves Selden Macaela Pavel Snp Selgen Dorothes Desa Margeret Freed Hause Curt Sramnor

Grimms Coquillettes Guests of Gilmores

Judge and Mrs Jorn Mo Gute and Mrs S E Cg, along with Miss Janet Coquillette and others, were hosted Sunday evening at the home of Eugene A. Gilmore. They attended baccalaureate services at the University of Iowa and Mrs Coquillette also took part in commencement activities where her daughter Janet Coquillette graduated.

Jorn Footth Avenue S. E. Cg Jene Hnellwood Eugene A. Gilmore Sa Cy Iowa S. F Coquillette Janet Coquillette

Entertain Tuesday Club At Luncheon At Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. C H Wilkins and Mrs. E P Childs entertained members of the Tuesday club at a Tuesday afternoon luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country club. Covers were laid for twelve guests.

C H Wilkins Blake Boulevard E. P Childs Second Avenue Cedar Rapids Country Club

Peschau Hosts Birthday Dinner at Cedar Rapids Club

Dr WE Peschau entertained at the Cedar Rapids Country club Monday night honoring Mrs Peschau on her birthday. Sixteen guests attended. After dinner the group played bridge at the Peschau home.

WE. Peschau Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club Peschau

Honor Miss Holub at Wiener Roast

Friends and fellow employees honored Mary Holub bride elect with a Wiener roast at Bever Park on Saturday evening. She received a gift from the group amid attendance by numerous Mrs Milton C Whited, Mr and Mrs Frank Kazimour, Mr and Mrs Jack MecArtor, and many others including Dorothy Averill and Helen Harman.

Mary Holub Bever Park Zelda Ross Helen Struisky Tola Snell Mary Spinka Genevieve Shaffer Vera Scott Ann Sexton Lilian Sanborn Mildred Young Rose Phfyps Edward Womack Kenneth Bell Theodore Burgese Dale Clouse John Piva Aldin Haatrom Walloem Hurds Tames Vme- Ching Ronald Simms Frones Surren Miln Nata

Norden Kensington Report From Frods Afternoon

Event fragments describe a meeting near 721 E 7th St SW including Frodas afternoon and mentions Nelson. Readable details are limited and no clear outcome or participants beyond those names.

Norden Kensingter Frodas Nelson

Mrs Davis and Mrs Collins Guests in Moore Home

Mes Fracca Days of Des Bores and Mies et al spend a day at the Moore residence at 536 Knollwood Drive SE as Mrs Davis and Mrs Collins visit their parents. The note records guests and the address, with a sense of social visit among local households.

Mrs. Davis Mrs. Collins Moore Home Des Bores Mies Crue En Bluffs Colune E R,. Moore Knoilwood Drive

Dinner hostess Mrs Edward H Smith at Roosevelt hotel

Mrs Edward H Smith of the Roosevelt hotel will be hostess at a dinner party Wednesday evening in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Covers will be laid for twelve guests.

Edward H Smith Roosevelt Hotel Florentine

Mrs Deyarman Hosts Luncheon for Miss Maxine Brown Bride Elect

Mrs Lester DeYarman of 216 Twentieth Street NE entertained at a luncheon Tuesday for Miss Maxine Brown, bride elect of Myrvin Pope Cover. Six guests were served and places were laid for the event.

Lester DeYarman Twentieth Street Maxine Brown Myrvin Pope

Koch elected president of Margaret Bottome circle

Mrs Ns. V. Koch was elected president of the Margaret Bottome circle of the Kings Daughters at a dessert luncheon at Mrs M V. Fisher’s home 359 Seventeenth Street SE Other new officers include Mrs D M Robertson vice president Mrs G R McKeeley secretary Mrs A E Tappen treasurer and Mrs George J Starman Dr Jennie McCowan representative Mrs John Bruch and Mrs Ross C Miller attended The next meeting will be at Mrs Larry Condon 1819 Seventh Avenue SE on June 21.

Ns. V. Koch Margaret Bottome Kings Daughters M V. Fisher Seventeenth Street D M_ Robertson G R McKeeley A. E. Tappen George J Starman Jennie McCowan John Bruch Ross C Miller Larry Condon Seventh Avenue SE

Ely Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers In 1930s Ceremony

Miss Viola Stastny was elected president of the Ely Legion Auxiliary to St Quentin unit No 595. New officers for 1930 include Mrs Anna Fahimer as vice president Mire Miklds Stastny as secretary J Tabbie Kiph trenure Naty Muner and others. Executive committee members listed as Mrs Der Triblar Mrs Vearthe Prolapse and Mrs Agnes Statyeka.

Viola Stastny Legina Auxiliars St Quentin Next Vear Anna Fahimer Mire Stastny Agnes Statyeka

Wedding in Iowa City Details and Attendants Noted

The article describes a wedding with extensive floral details, a pearl necklace gift from the bridegroom, and a matron of honor. Attendants include Wilson C Carpenter as best man and ushers Gordon J Delancey and Clement J Delaney. A breakfast for eighty five followed the ceremony at the Roosevelt hotel.

Mre Wilson C Carpenter Gordon J. Delancey Clement J. Delaney Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Gladys Gayle Goblin

P T A Meeting Seeks Cobb Scout District Meeting Details

P T A members met at Roosevelt school to review careption of trees and watchful planning for Meare day activities. Executive committee members included Cetissel, Cart Freund, Sedlaeck, Gandrow, Steele and Buxton. Citizens interested in Cobb Scout movement invited to attend Tuesday at 7 30 pm.

Leathers Mmese Damew Hk Cetissel Tot Kbavee Cart Freund Leo Sedlaeck C Gandrow the Fithmg Hoon Steele HE Buxton Ted Cobb Scout Movement Roosevelt School

Ruth Kemp to Be Honored at Buffet Supper

RS. Vincent Heuer will host a Wednesday evening buffet in honor of Miss Ruth Kemp who will marry George B. Turner on June 17. The event at 2604 Grange Avenue SE features card games, decorations, and guests including Harriet Where, Wilma Coon, and Mary Luette Funkey in attendance.

Vincent Heuer Grange Avenue Ruth Kemp George B. Turner Steven White Harriet Mises Wilma Coon Mimuane Drerak Mary Mis Luette Funkey Fe Ey Mhuases Ee eRdih Recah

Meumours Circle Hosts Luncheon and Annual Report

Members of the Meumours af ida Masas Friendship Circle gathered for a luncheon at a Cedar Rapids venue. Notable guests included Matt Montastan and several officers who delivered devotions and annual reports. Retiring president Mrs W Paul Engel presented a history book to the circle as new officers were installed by Mrs Rufus Culver.

Meumours Ida Masas Circle Y Ste Ranges Ry Camicus Seemus 2 Ca Watareut Wte Scecisi Matt Montastan R Tervicaien Ralph Weerwes Radloft Wes Fo & Hell L. R Rufus Culver Marshall Hall Philip Shive Hugh White Everett Hoover

Picnic and Outing for Friends and Relatives at Ellis Park

A group of twenty six friends and relatives gathered Sunday at Ellis park for a midday picnic then visited Mr and Mrs Calvin Ober at 413 Tenth street SE for an evening lunch. Attendees included Henry Bemiss Eva Robert Eleanore Dora Norma Calvin Cathrine Bemiss Peter Svebakken Bernard Roy Elvera Svebakken Henry Palas Ada Marie Er nest Palas Clarence Svebakken Janet Roger Svebakken Calvin Ober and George Bemiss.

Ellis Park West Union Rossville Waterville Calvin Ober Tenth Street Terose Henry Bemiss Eva Robert Eleanore Dora Norma Calvin Cathivne Bemiss Peter Sv\ebakken Bernard Roy el Vera Svebakken Henry Palas Ada Marie Ernest Palas Clarence Svebakken Janet Roger Svebakken George Bemiss

Past Presidents Aremue Circle Luncheon Report

Past presidents of Avenue circle, O. E. No. 184, met at 651 Nineteenth Avenue SW for a quarterly picnic luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs Frank L. Shramek Mrs Robert McNabney and Miss Matilda Snouffer. Miss Snouffer read a circle history and Mrs Arthur E. Chase spoke of a South Seas cruise.

Avenue Circle C L Miller Nineteenth Avenue Frank L. Shramek Robert McNabney Matilda Snouffer Snouffer Arthur E. Chase B R. Abbey F. W Ralph Katherine Davis

Theodora Miller Engaged to Donald Purvis

Mr and Mrs Albert A Muller of 409 Thirty-fourth Street NE announce the engagement of their daughter Theodora L Miller to Donald Purvis of Iowa City. The wedding is planned for June 24 at the bride’s parents home. Theodora’s sister Mrs How ard F Purvis and Donald Purvis’s brother attend the couple. Theodora works at Economy grocery in Iowa City.

Albert A Muller Thirty-fourth Street Theodora L Miller Donald Purvis Towa City A Boitzinger Miss Miller Howard F Purvis Purvis Wall Howard O“Ir Puray Toya Cty

Wiss Routh Kemler Visit Noted Here

Fragmentary notice reports Wiss Routh Kemler visiting here with partner Mrs. Inne Kemler, spending several days with her brother and Mrs. Jehn Kermler at a Cedar Rapids address. Names and places appear garbled in OCR.

Wiss Routh Kemler Ratr Kemler Denver van Cedar Briday Inne Kemler Fifth Street Drive Slater-in Jehn Kermler

Health Education Meeting Set For Friday Frisby Game

Members of the Cedar Rapids health education department will meet Friday at 9 for a varsity game. Venue is the campus gym. scores expected to influence preparations for the tournament.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapas Voornans Kentrete Jornens

Mrs Hall Hosts Brucemore Tea for Church Group

Mrs Margaret Hall hosted a Brucemore silver tea for District No 7 of St Pauls church on Tuesday afternoon. About 200 guests toured Brucemore gardens while Miss Helen Little Hickman played organ music.

Brucemore Margaret Hall Park Terrace SE Howard Hall B Harrington W. W. Richards J D Wardle

Piano Recital by Mrs Peiffer with Students at Home Studio

Mrs Peiffer presents a piano recital Thursday at 3 p m in her home studio 2305 Upland Drive SE featuring Kina Thrush Beard Rea Mary Ann Walsh The Ett and the Fairy Bentley The Indin War Dance Belden Patricia Walsh Sparkhinz Fireflies Martinaly Yellow Butterfly MacLachlan Suzanne Wilkensen Day Dreams Carter American Folk Sont John Esbensen Ter Acres at Baremadjer Uncle Remus Schaeler Nod Marker The Strolins Harp Player Harding Bare Pickaninnies MacLachlan Rosemary Wilkensen The Brook Zeckner The Huntine Sons Gurlitt Jack Wilkensen Oracle Lone Brahms When Love Is You nr Old English Margaret Mackin vocalist Dancing Dolk Poldint Mary Jo Studer Tarantella Heller George Ross For Elise Beethoven Valse Op 64 No 1 Chopin Bul Keehn Sonata Op 10 No 1 Adagio Beethoven Valeik Mokrejs Joe Markey

Leo Peiffer Upland Drive Kina Thrush Beard Rea Mary Ann Walsh Fairy Bentley Belden Patricia Walsh Martinaly Yellow Butterfly MacLachlan Suzanne Wilkensen Carter John Esbensen Ter Acres Baremadjer Remus Schaeler

Mrs Dunlap Hosts Luncheon At Commonwealth Tea Room

Mrs Frank Dunlap of the Commonwealth apartments hosted a Wednesday afternoon luncheon at the Commonwealth Tea room. Guests included members of the E H club of Victor and Mrs George Steffy of Cedar Rapids. The group later gathered informally in Mrs Dunlaps apartment.

Frank Dunlap Commonwealth Apartments Commonwealth Tea Room E. H. Club Victor Dunlap Steve Smith D. P. Lanning Mae Phillips Willard Coats S. U. Steffy George Steffy Cedar Rapids

Edwin K Steuls Welcome New Jersey Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin K Steuls of 2022 Blake boulevard SE host Mrs Steuls sister Mrs H R LeRoy and her daughters Carolyn and Dorothy Ann from Glenrock New Jersey visiting in their home.

Edwin K. Steul Blake Boulevard Mrs. Steul H. R. LeRoy Carolyn and Dorothy Ann Glenrock N. J

Okitachi Camp Fire group holds ceremonial at Ellis Park

The Okitachi Camp Fire group of St. Pauls church held its closing ceremonial in the nature garden at Ellis Park Tuesday evening with about fifty parents and friends attending. The theme Sentinels of the Forest honored the flowering crab tree planted on the parsonage lawn registered with the American Tree Association. A torchlit processional and songs preceded the fire lighting ceremony Around the Year and tree life. Ruth Jayne read the group record. Ed Stefan city parks commissioner spoke on city trees. Velma Rose Love played Trees. several girls received ranks and honor beads for craftsman in literature.

Okitachi St. Paul’s Church Ellis Park American Tree Association Washington, D C United States America the Beautiful Ruth Jayne Ed Stefan Velma Rose Love Sylvia Lehti Janis Owens Millicent Svoboda Marylou Protaman

Local group holds fire service and taps ceremony

The event featured a fire extinguishing ritual and the singing of Taps to conclude the service. Members present were Ruth Jayne, Betty Jean Stephen son, Janet Meyer, Janis Owens, Dorothy Curl, Millicent Svoboda, Nadine Morse, Mary Lou Protz man and Sylvia Lehti. Mrs. C. A. Love is guardian and Miss Love is assistant guardian.

Sroun Ruth Jayne Betty Jean Stephenson Janet Meyer Janis Owens Dorothy Curl Millicent Svoboda Nadine Morse Mary Lou Protzman Sylvia Lehti

Three Women Plan A Month In Mexico City Trips

A summer vacation will send three local women to Mexico for a month. They depart Thursday for Mexico City to base their travels and explore multiple motor trips across the country. The travelers are Miss Ermengarde Cuhel, Miss Elfrieda Metz, and Miss Laura Harper.

Mexico Mexico City Ermengarde Cuhel Fourth Avenue Elfrieda Metz Commonwealth Apartments Laura Harper Vuenon Drive

Kenmore Golf Club Announces Lady's Day Event

The Kenmore Golf Club hosts the first lady's day of the season on Friday at 9 a.m. All women may participate in competitive matches led by Mrs. R. J. Vorkoper. An invitation day is set for June 15 with fifty clubs invited and 150 golfers scheduled to play.

Kenmore Golf Club R. J. Vorkoper

Mrs Spoon Visitation at Forbes Home

Mrs William F Spoon of Drexel Hill Pennsylvania and her son Bill visit Mrs Spoon's parents Mr and Mrs J S Forbes at 424 Third Avenue SW. Mrs Spoon formerly Miss Bertha Mae Forbes of Cedar Rapids.

William F. Spoon Drexel Hill Bill Spoon J. S. Forbes Third Avenue Bertha Mae Forbes Cedar Rapids

Whitmores Host Dinner Guests From Utah and Local Friends

Mr. and Mrs. J. Ray Whitmore of 201 Nineteenth Street SE entertained Tuesday evening with dinner. Their guests included Stanley G Alsop and Mrs. Bartell Cardon of Logan Utah and Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Eilers.

J. Ray Whitmore Nineteenth Street Stanley G, Alsop Bartell Cardon Logan Utah Marcus Eilers

Miss Miriam Gramps Plans Move to Valparaiso Ind

Miss Miriam Gramps leaves city to join her father John F Gramps in Valparaiso Indiana after residing with sister Mrs Marge Sheen at 345 Seventeenth Street SE.

Miriam Gramps City Marge Sheen Seventeenth Street Valparaiso Ind John F. Gramps

Surprise Birthday Honor For Rita Klassen

A group party Tuesday honors Rita Klassen on her eighteenth birthday at the Otto and Alberta Klassen home 2525 Johnson Avenue NW. Friends, games, prizes, a gift, and refreshments marked the event with attendees Dick Lattner Jean DePoy Geraldine LaVelle Fred Commonweal Dorothy McLaughlin John Ryan and Joe Marsh.

Rita Klassen Otto Klassen Johnson Avenue Dick Lattner Jean DePoy Geraldine LaVelle Fred Commonweal Dorothy McLaughlin John Ryan Joe Marsh

Peter Pan Bakery Girls Hold Prairie Creek Wiener Roast

The Peter Pan bakery cake shop crew met Monday evening at Prairie Creek for a wiener roast. Attendees included Marian Miller Florence Fayman Lucille Worden Josephine Abo deely Myrtle Fatka Emma Vrba Bessie Turek Esther Lintz Connie Beltran Hazel Brown Ilo Bushaw Dorothy Vaughn Evelyn Coombs Roberta Soukup Evelyn Miller Freda Grimm Mary Bils land Grace Heiss.

Peter Pan Bakery Prairie Creek Marian Miller Florence Fayman Lucille Worden Josephine Abodeely Myrtle Fatka Emma Vrba Bessie Turek Esther Lintz Connie Beltran Hazel Brown Ilo Bushaw Dorothy Vaughn Evelyn Coombs Roberta Soukup Evelyn Miller Freda Grimm Mary Bilsland Grace Heiss

Surprise Party Honors Mrs. Day Ahead of California Trip

The junior T. O. B. club entertained Monday at the Day home 220 Sixth Street SW honoring Mrs. Ralph W. Day who departs Sunday for California. A gift was presented to Mrs. Day after games and refreshments. Attendees included Helen McFarren Mrs. G. F Hardman Mrs. Howard Reid Vivian Hollingsworth and Mrs. Day.

Ralph W. Day Sixth Street California Day Helen McFarren G. F Hardman Howard Reid Vivian Hollingsworth

Trapps Have Seymour Guests At Sixth Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs John L Trapp at Sixth Avenue SW host Mr and Mrs Joe Seidel of Seymour. Mrs Seidel is a guest of Mrs Trapp in this social notice from the local society column.

John L. Trapp Sixth Avenue SW Joe Seidel Seymour

Community Meeting Planned at Dairy Dale Hall

Dairy Dale community schedules a meeting Thursday at 8 p.m. in the hall to discuss local issues. AQ directors are asked to attend.

Dairy Dale

Daughters of Tenelotek Hold Upcoming Meeting

A local fraternal group plans a gathering next Tuesday at the Mane hat Aispesbers venue. Members are requested to attend for an important business session and to discuss community matters.

Penelope Aletian

Goodwill Clerk Lenora Huth Event Held Friday

Mrs Lenora Huth of So$2 tandes drive SE hosted a gathering with members of the goodwill club Friday at 1 30 p m and attendees joined for the occasion in a community setting.

Lenora Huth Eutertain Gawiwill

Duke and Duchess Wish Useful Life Equerry Says

NOETSCH Austria The Duke of Windsor and the Duchess will live a private useful life at Wasserleonburg castle for three months with short trips to Venice and Dalmatia. They will stay in Austria through winter and not return to England for a considerable time, though royal visitors may come.

Noetsch Austria Duke of Windsor Duchess of Windsor Dudley Forwood Wasserleonburg Castle Castle Wasserloonburg Here Forwood Venice Italy Dalmatia Castle Wasserleonburg England

Britain Blames Insurgents for Hunter Mine Incident

London AP worded protest to Francisco Franco after the destroyer Hunter hit a mine off Almeria May 13 with eight dead and 24 wounded. Britain alleges insurgents laid mines. calls incident an accident and reserves right to seek reparation.

London Hunter Almeria Francisco Franco Foreign Office Henry Chilton Spain Hendaye France Salaemann

Births Reported From Local Residents

Born to Mr and Mrs William Voldingh at Mercy hospital a daughter born June 8. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Dwight M Van Fleet at St Luke's hospital on June 8. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Howard H Hutchinson at St Luke's hospital on June 8 in Marion. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George F Stewart at St. Center Point read NE on June 8.

William Voldingh Madison Street Mercy Hospital Dwight M van Fleet Tenth Street St. Luke's Hospital Howard H. Hutchinson Marion St. Luke’s Hospital George F. Stewart Center Point Read

Miss Underhill Honored By Friends Before Wedding

A group of friends honored Miss Retha Underhill a bride elect at a downtown Dutch treat dinner Tuesday. Afterward the women visited Miss Underhill and later Mrs James Thoman at 308 Fourth Avenue SW where Miss Underhill received a gift from the group.

Retha Underhill Miss Underhill James Thoman Fourth Avenue

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