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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1938

Page

5

Cedar Rapids to Host 1939 Rainbow Convention

Cedar Rapids Assembly No. 11 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls will host the 1939 convention in Clinton’s state gathering. Miss Jane Kudrle of Sioux City was elected grand worthy adviser and Miss Jean Hatfield joined the state executive committee. Ames drill team won first in the Tuesday drill contest with Davenport and Washington placing second and third.

Cedar Rapids Assembly Order of Rainbow Iowa Clinton Jane Kudrle Sioux City Cedar Rapids

Mrs McGladrey Hosts Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs I B McGladrey of 318 Nas sau street SE hosted a luncheon for eight at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Wednesday. Afterwards guests enjoyed bridge at the hostess home.

I. B. McGladrey Nassau Street Cedar Rapids Country Club Bridge

Zuerchers Krauses Picnic at Lake Macbride

Dr and Mrs A R Zuercher and Dr and Mrs Charles S Krause hosted a family picnic at Lake Macbride in honor of Mrs C E Johnson of Sigourney's birthday. Guests included Mrs Emma Zuercher of Garwin and the Zuercher women Mary and Sally Zuercher.

A. R. Zuercher Second Avenue SE Charles S Krause Vernon Drive Lake Macbride Krause C. E. Johnson Sigourney Johnson Emma Zuercher Garwin Dr. Zuercher Zuercher Mary and Sally Zuercher

Joanne Crawford Hosts Campers At Steak Fry

Miss Joanne Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Crawford 510 Vernon drive SE will host a Wednesday evening steak fry at her home yard entertaining six girls heading to Cheley camp near Estes Park this summer Those attending are Misses Susan Brown Ellen Curray Mary Jo Studer Joan Yessier Betsy Blaise and Nancy Green

Joanne Crawford William C. Crawford Vernon Drive Cheley Camp Estes Park Susan Brown Ellen Curray Mary Jo Studer Joan Yessier Betsy Blaise Nancy Green

Mrs Strehlow Visits Family In Southeast Portland

Mrs Robert Strehlow of Peoria Illinois arrived Wednesday to spend several days visiting her mother Mrs L T Jackson and sister Mrs Neil Montgomery and Mr Montgomery at 2336 Linden Drive SE in the city.

Robert Strehlow Peoria Ill L. T. Jackson Neil Montgomery Montgomery Linden Drive

Miss Joan Bennett Visits Des Moines Hosts

Miss Joan Bennett of Des Moines spends the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Bradford located at 334 Nineteenth Street SE.

Joan Bennett Des Moines

Mrs. Walter G. Peterson Visits St Louis Guest City

Mrs. Walter G. Peterson of 1924 First Avenue East has returned from a week in St Louis where she was the guest of her sister Mrs Richard A. Belding and Mr Belding.

Walter G. Peterson First Avenue E St Louis Richard A. Belding Mr. Belding

Bob Cumming Guest of Sandoe Jordan in Seattle?

Bob Cumming of Chicago is spending a few days in the home of Mr. and Mrs Carl F. Jordan, 2121 Linden drive SE, as the guest of their son, Sandoe Jordan.

Bob Cumming Chicago Carl F. Jordan Linden Drive Sandoe Jordan

Mrs. C. A. Baker Leaves Farley After Visit

Mrs. C A Baker of Farley has returned home after visiting her father G W Cropp at 508 C avenue NE who is reported in better condition following a serious illness.

C. A. Baker Farley G W. Cropp C Avenue

Bernice Wilson Becomes Bride of Horace L Achter

Bernice H Wilson daughter of Earl and Mrs Wilson and Horace L Achter son of Mr and Mrs Achter wed in a First Presbyterian chapel ceremony at 11 30 am The Rev Dr Robert Little officiated Guests included close family and friends The couple will reside at 329 Fifth Avenue SW Mrs Achter attended Coe College and works at Royal Laundry Mr Achter a Coe graduate belongs to Stan Stanleys orchestra The couple’s home is 329 Fifth Avenue SW

First Presbyterian Church Bernice H. Wilson Earl B. Wilson Thirty-first Street Horace L. Achter Henry J. Achter Park Terrace Robert Little Johanna Hill Jane Fuhrmeister Helen Alden Wyoming Achter Coe College Royal Laundry Company Stan Stanley Mrs Achter Fifth Avenue SW

Richard Bruchs Honored At Party Series In Home

Friends of Mr and Mrs Richard F Bruch who recently moved to 1389 Elmhurst Drive NE honored them with multiple social events A Tuesday luncheon picnic by Mrs Bruch s Friday Sewing club followed by gift presentation A Sunday surprise by several couples and a Wednesday sewing club luncheon with gifts and guests including Mrs E E Barbee of St Louis and Mrs Glen O Leary

Richard F Bruch Elmhurst Drive J. H. Fordice

Mrs Newland hosts luncheon and shower for Mildred Bena

Mrs George M Newland entertained Wednesday at Mrs Wursters tea room for the Wednesday Sewing club with Mrs W L Paxson as guest. After luncheon the group visited the Newland home. Mrs Bruce and Mrs Toman hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Bruce home 2753 Second avenue SE for Miss Mildred Bena whose marriage to Leo Dalton is set for Saturday.

George M. Newland B Avenue Nee B. ©. Bruce Joseph Toman Bruce Second Avenue SE Mildred Bena Leo Dalton

Guests Arrive for Stark-Topinka Wedding

Miss Libbie Ann Stranik of Morse Bluffs, Ned, and Miss Alene Conklin of Runnels arrived in the city Wednesday to be house guests of Miss Lenore Stark at 2016 Fourth Avenue SE, who will marry Adolph C. Topinka Saturday evening. Miss Conklin will be one of the bridesmaids.

Libbie Ann Stranik Morse Bluffs Ned Alene Conklin Runnels Lenore Stark Fourth Avenue SE Adolph C. Topinka Conklin

Sewing classes honor teacher with term luncheon

Tuesday afternoon the Community House sewing classes closed the term with a luncheon honoring teacher Mrs. Fred Niemeier. Mrs. John Boyd gave thanks and Mrs. W. A. Brown, Jr. spoke for the group applauding Mrs. Niemeier's cooperation. Over 500 garments were cut during the term. the teacher was assisted by Mrs. Gabbert and Mrs. Schultz. Luncheon covered thirty three.

Fred Niemeier John Boyd W. A. Brown, Jr

Picnic honors Miss Martha Suchy before Europe trip

Miss Martha Suchy, bound for Europe on Sunday, was honored at a Friday picnic supper at Mildred Tucker's home 353 Thirteenth Street SW. The honored guest received a gift from the hostess and attendees including Ruth Ann Struesky Dorothy Navratil Lible Fikers Mildred Newmeister Charles Petrak Bob Larimer Bob Koutsky and Walter Tucker.

Martha Suchy Europe Mildred Tucker Thirteenth Street Ruth Ann Struesky Dorothy Navratil Libble Fikers Mildred Newmeister Charles Petrak Bob Larimer Bob Koutsky Walter Tucker

Piano Students Of Zoe Varney Recital This Thursday

Zoe Varney leads a group of piano students in a 7:45 p m recital at the Y W C A auditorium with a program mixing classical pieces by Brahms Schumann Dvorak Mendelssohn Chopin and others. Friends of participants are invited to attend.

Zoe Varney

Mrs Martin Leaves After Visiting Here

Mrs Glen Martin of Los Angeles left Tuesday after spending several days in the home of her aunt Mrs J H Steffens and Mr Steffens and her cousin Mrs W R Cherry 2650 Country Club Parkway SE. Before returning to Los Angeles she will visit in St Louis and Denver.

Glen Martin Los Angeles J. H. Steffens Steffens W. R. Cherry Country Club Parkway SE St. Louis Denver

Miss Hallgren to Delegate at Sorority Convention

Miss Margaret Ann Hallgren daughter of Mr and Mrs AH Hallgren of 375 Nineteenth Street SE will travel Thursday to Iowa City to serve as a delegate at the national Phi Gamma Nu convention. She has been elected president of the Iowa City chapter of the commerce sorority.

Margaret Ann Hallgren AH. Hallgren Nineteenth Street Phi Gamma Nu Iowa City Hallgren National Commerce Sorority

Helen Jeffries Honored At Shower In Waterloo

Miss Helen Jeffries of Vinton was honored at a Tuesday shower hosted by Miss Sophie Siamis and Mrs Nicholas Kanellis at the latter’s home in Waterloo. Gifts, games, and refreshments with green and pink decor followed. Also noted were upcoming showers for Angeline Jeffries and a Wednesday honor by Miss Ethel Pater of Waterloo.

Sophie Siamis Third Avenue SE Nicholas Kanellis Mount Vernon Avenue SE Helen Jeffries Vinton St. Demetrious Church Waterloo Nicholas Savalos Lockport N. Y John M. Costas Divo Stevens M. Kalsner James Chukas M. Zerves Anthony Siamis R. Pater James Jeffries D. Savalos N. Savalos Angeline Jeffries Miss Jeffries Ethel Pater

Joyce Ann Toman Celebrated On Third Birthday

Mrs Joseph Toman of 811 Eighteenth Street SE hosted Friday afternoon party for her daughter Joyce Ann celebrating her third birthday. Guests included Maurita Blencoe Miles Jordan Donna Bruss Doris Williams Joanne Williams Gloria Sheppard Rosemary Barta Doris Patty and Joanne Bruce who enjoyed games and refreshments.

Joseph Toman Eighteenth Street Joyce Ann Maurita Blencoe Miles Jordan Donna Bruss Doris Williams Joanne Williams Gloria Sheppard Rosemary Barta Doris Patty Joanne Bruce

Birthday Tea at United Brethren Church Honors June Birthdays

Mrs. J. L. Rhea will speak on Highlights of the Smaller Gardens at a Thursday birthday tea in the United Brethren church parlors honoring those whose birthdays are in June. Ruth Kohl will provide instrumental music. Hostesses are Mesdames Lawrence Kohl, J. F. Uhlenhopp, A. J. Smith, and Sidney Smith.

J. L. Rhea United Brethren Church Ruth Kohl Lawrence Kohl J. F. Uhlenhopp A. J. Smith Sidney Smith

Niwaya Camp Fire Dinner At Shaver Park

The Niwaya Camp Fire group of St Paul's church met at Shaver Park Monday for a Firemaker's dinner served by Kathleen Hanson, Carol Jean Curran, Tuicie Ines, and Lois Jeanne Long. Honor beads were presented. Members present included Pauline Halverson and Arda Mac Cox, Jean Ferguson, Shirley Long, Barbara Lloyd, with Mrs. Elmer Wickham and Mrs. Orville Long as guardians chaperoning the group.

Niwaya St Paul's Church Shaver Park Kathleen Hanson Carol Jean Curran Tucie Ines Lois Jeanne Long Pauline Halverson Arda Mac Cox Jean Ferguson Shirley Long Barbara Lloyd Elmer Wickham Orville Long Guardians

Harold Barlow to be Presented in Recital at Olivet Church

Miss Grace Meloney presents Harold Barlow tenor in a recital of American songs Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Olivet Presbyterian Church auditorium Ravenue at Tenth Street NW. Barlow, son of Mr. and Mrs. NE Barlow of 1342 First Street NW, is a Roosevelt High School junior. He will be assisted by Margaret Blaine reader and Jeanne Anderson pianist, winner of a superior rating in the Mozart club contest.

Grace Meloney Harold Barlow Olivet Presbyterian Church Ravenue Tenth Street NW Barlow First Street NW Roosevelt High School Margaret Blaine Jeanne Anderson

Marriage of Miss Thelma Ruth Church and Rev A J Stokes

Thelma Ruth Church, daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Church, and Rev A J Stokes were married Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the bride's home with Rev W Greer McCrory officiating. The couple plans a week trip to Chicago and will reside after June 28 at 403 Fifth Avenue SW. Guests included John Church, Duane and Delane Church, and several relatives.

Thelma Ruth Church Howard Church Third Street A. J. Stokes W. Greer McCrory LaVerne Rudd Rudd

Newcomers Bridge Tea Hosts Named at Bishop's Cafeteria

The Newcomers club will hold a bridge tea on Thursday from 2 to 4 30 p.m at Bishop's cafeteria inviting all newcomers. Hostesses serving include Mesdames Robert Comb Emmet Hauth J P Smith J R Shne maker BF Sherman Erich Zack and Robert Luetzelman.

Newcomers Club Bishop's Cafeteria Robert Comb Emmet Hauth J. P. Smith J. R. Shnemaker BF. Sherman Erich Zack Robert Luetzelman

Queen Esther Circle to Meet for Dessert Luncheon

Members of Queen Esther circle of the Kings Daughters will meet with Mrs R J Minor at 240 Fifteenth street NW on Thursdays at 1 p m for a dessert luncheon The hostess will be assisted by Mrs F J Lightner.

Queen Esther Circle of the King’s Daughters R. J. Minor Fifteenth Street NW F. J. Lightner

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SCCUA Mrs. McGladrey Rafely American Institute of Laundering Arrid Mrs. Strehlow Jackson Bradford Mrs. Peterson Louis Bob Cumming Guest Mrs. Baker Rapids Palm Beach Marion Amity Sery Pwlly Iscom Bulkinean Bernice Wilson Richard Bruchs Mrs. Newland Miss Bena Stark-Topinka Mrs. Niemeier Miss Suchy Sandman Richter Pone Benson Frank Richardson Pup Bunny Stanser Forrest Inez Elaine Ponein Robin E. Benson Richard Kelley Peter Peter Mokress Bunny Jean Burch the Elf Rebe Beverly Keister Yakimare Rea Eldon Achrimper Chiquito Ruth Hayward Goodrich Silver Brahms Schubert-Ivanott Jack Dvorak Sardar Ippolehoff Glennys Powers Chopin Rimsky-Kornakoft Richard Carey Schatz Polacca Brillante Merz Beosie Thomas Rondo Mendelssohn Mrs. Martin Miss Hallgren Sorority By Swank SWANK O’meara Clothing Co Meg Uei d Checker Electric First Street Shower Joyce Ann Toman Niwaya Camp Olivet Church Fine Arts Thelma Church Rev Bridge-Tea O'Meara Dad O'meara’s Sanctuary Society Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception Church Msgr T Cenry Archdiocese of Dubuque Columbia College J. M. Molloy Father Collins A J. Diebold J C Goslin Goslin B. J Hoff Monica Goodyear Lucile Funkey Joe McCormick John Cook Ed Stark Ed Misak Ty Rankinen Frank Jennings Frank Monahan J.M Neary Katherine Brush Agnes Lohmen Marguerite Collins Delores Winstead Violet Pieper Malinda Gallobitz Joe Lattner Paul Lattner Kate Kiburz C E Byrres Kate Smith M. J. Dillon B J Hoff Klassen Drebold McKibben Miss Moore Queen Esther Higbee Womer Arrow Wilson Brothers Buffer Hose Monire Bop Wilson Brothers Smart New Congo St. Sey
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