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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1937

Page

12

Social Notes Highlight Europe-bound Student and Local Showers

Miss Tana Luakaasa Hoannvine of Meadowbrook Drive SE sails July 7 for Europe to visit Miss Jean Brownlee in London. Miss Jeanne Cash hosted a breakfast and handkerchief shower with guests Katheryn Greene, Margaret Barngrover, Virginia Hillock, Virginia Hendrickson, Marilyn Siebke, Barbara Rogers, and Alicia Franey. A Sunday picnic supper by Miss Mary Zuercher preceded an excursion to the carnival for ten younger residents including Dorothy Spencer and Kathryn Claassen.

Semavaioo Meadowbrook Drive Europe Jean Brownlee London England Jeanne Cash Twentieth Street Katheryn Greene Margaret ‘Barngrover Virginia Hillock Virginia Hendrickson Marilyn Siebke Barbara’ Rogers Alicia Franey Mary Zuercher Dorothy “Spencer Kathryn Claassen Donna Jean Johnson Henrietta Dows Robert Albright Theodore Paulson Peter Dows Goat Downer Ralph Gearart

Chi Omega delegates attend North Central Fireside conference

Miss Jeanette Focht and Miss Jeanne Curry of Coe College depart for the North Central Fireside conference at Inwood Judge on Gull Lake near Brainerd Minnesota. The five day meeting will include two delegates from each of the twelve chapters in the district.

Jeanette Focht Eighteenth Street SE Omicron Alpha Chi Omega Coe College Jeanne Curry Sixteenth Street SE North Central Chi Omega Fraternity Inwood Judge Gull Lake Brainerd Minn North Central District

Miss Lackersteen and Miss Brown Return from Minneapolis

Miss Mary Lackersteen of 1714 Park avenue SE and Miss Hazel Brown of 2398 Blake boulevard SE have returned after a week in Minneapolis visiting Miss Lackersteen’s sister Mrs. Robert I. Rizer and Dr. Rizer.

Mary Lackersteen Park Avenue SE Hazel Brown Blake Boulevard Minneapolis Miss Lackersteen Robert I. Rizer Dr. Rizer

Wisconsin graduates two local students at 84th commencement

Local residents Joyce E. Palmer and Roger M. Reeve received degrees at the University of Wisconsin’s eighty fourth annual commencement exercises on Monday. Palmer earned a bachelor of science and Reeve a master of science.

University of Wisconsin Joyce E. Palmer Fourth Avenue SE Roger M. Reeve A Avenue NE

Berniece Woodson and Roger Pieracci Wed at Nashua

Berniece Woodson daughter of Mrs Cora Woodson and Roger J Pieracci son of Mr and Mrs O Pieracci of Ankeny were united in marriage Saturday at the Little Brown church in Nashua. The ceremony by Rev William Kent used a single ring. The bride wore a blue suit with white accessories and ten guests attended a noon dinner. The couple planned a motor trip through Wisconsin and Chicago and will reside at 114 Twenty seventh street SE.

Berniece Woodson Cora Woodson First Avenue E Roger J. Pieracci O. Pieracci Ankeny Little Brown Church Nashua William Kent

Pelzers Visit At The Junipers Near Waubeek Iowa

Professor and Mrs Louis D Pelzer of Iowa City spent Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Henry J Hromek at their summer home The Junipers near Waubeek The Pelzers Mrs Pelzer has served as state chairman of the art department of the Iowa Federation of Women s clubsFor the last two years

Louis D. Pelzer Iowa City Henry J. Hromek The Junipers Waubeek

Mrs Glime Hosts Tea Shower for Daughter

Mrs. H. E. Glime of 1021 Eleventh Avenue SE entertained at a tea and miscellaneous shower Sunday for her daughter Miss Marguerite Glime whose July 10 marriage to Robert Lee Nunn of Chicago was announced. Fifteen guests attended and received miniature bridal bouquets.

H. E. Glime Eleventh Avenue SE Marguerite Glime Robert Lee Nunn Chicago T. J. Risden L. Thill E. H. Easterday G. Keith D. D. France E. R. Ingels E. Herbert J. H. Weiland M. Nunn Helen Fisher Josephine Thirl Virginia Harmon Irma Gregor Doris Glime

L A P M Circle Hosts Picnic Luncheon in Marion

Sunshine circle L A P M No 22 Cedar Rapids met Thursday at Mrs Sarah Hutton's Marion home for a picnic luncheon with the Marion Lady Militants auxiliary as guests. A social and business session followed. numerous Marion and Cedar Rapids members were noted along with the birthday table honors. The next circle meeting will be hosted by Mrs Bonham with Mrs Howard assisting.

Sunshine Circle Cedar Rapids Sarah Hutton Marion W. N. Shaffer Billie P. M. Andrie C. George Grace Woodside Chicago Addie Sleight J. F. Hronik Frances Gremm F. J. Burianek J. H. Nowadzky J. H. Woodside Mesdames Libbie Flint Olson Sleight Gremm C. L

Popes Return Home After Wedding

Mr and Mrs L A Pope and children Alwyn Clarence and Mrs Eden Haemig left Sunday afternoon for Minneapolis after attending the wedding of Miss Maxine Brown and Mervyn Pope Saturday night. They visited Mr Pope's brother C A Pope at 1840 Fourth Avenue SE.

L. A. Pope Alwyn Clarence Eden Haemig Minneapolis Maxine Brown Mervyn Pope Mr. Pope C. A. Pope Fourth Avenue SE

Jessie Lacock Marries Clarence Smith at Saint Pauls Church

Miss Jessie Harriet Lacock daughter of Edith Steele and Clarence Smith of Detroit wed at St Pauls Methodist Church in a 8:30 a m ceremony before about 150 guests. Rev Arthur A Brooks officiated with Darrell Jack Jr as organist and a breakfast reception followed at the Commonwealth tea room. The couple plans home in Cedar Rapids after July 1.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Jessie Harriet Lacock Edith Steele Center Point Road Clarence Smith Detroit, Mich Clayton Smith Thirtythird Street Arthur A. Brooks Darrell Jack, Jr Harold Wilson Middletown Ohio Hattie Campbell Frank Higgins Sarah Dunlap Jessie Stiller Jane Reed Springville Josephine Kindig Lyle Bernice Maxine Kindig Marion Briese Iowa City Prudson Cedar Falls Charles Dunlap Hopkinton

Motor to Columbus for Convention

Mr and Mrs C H Neitzel and Mrs Lilyan Baylor drove from Cedar Rapids to Chicago for a Sunday visit and on to Columbus Ohio where Mr Neitzel will attend the national convention of the United Commercial Travelers of America They expect to return to Cedar Rapids the following Sunday

C. H. Neitzel Bever Avenue Lillian Baylor Higley Avenue Chicago Columbus Ohio Neitzel United Commercial Travelers of America Cedar Rapids

Dinner honors Miss Mansfield before July wedding

Mrs. John G French Mrs. Robert P Ure host a dinner and bridge at Clara Robinson's Colonial Food shop to honor Miss Margaret Mansfield of Ogden whose marriage to Dr. Warren B Ross of Akron Ohio will take place July 5. Dinner at 7 features rambler roses and white tapers with a gift from the hosts.

NMISS Lorraine Mueller John G French Robert P. Ure Clara Robinson Colonial Food Shop Margaret Mansfield Ogden Warren B. Ross Akron Ohio Miss Mansfield Nancy Shields Mary Hughes Harriet Mateer Marianne Dvorak Lucille Funkey Harold Severn Keith Tow Betty Erwin Marion

D A V Entertainment for Husbands Held Sunday

Members of the Past Presidents' club and Rebekah Alexander tent hosted a Sunday chicken dinner at the Fleming tea room for their husbands. Afterward guests gathered at Miss Alma E. Owens 1502 C avenue NE with attendees including Mr and Mrs Culbreth Owens Mulson Chord Heaton Rust Taylor and Kiemme.

Rebekah Alexander _ tent Daughters of Union Fleming Tea Room Alma E. Owens C Avenue NE John Culbreth Owens F. W. Mulson Ralph D. Chord John Heaton Joe Rust John Taylor H. F. Kiemme

Miss Krebs Hosts Dinner for Boston and Omaha Guests

Miss Maude Krebs entertained Sunday for her house guests Miss Alice Sundberg and Miss Glenna Woodhead of Boston and Charles E Sundberg of Omaha Neb guest list included Mr. and Mrs. M J Thompson and daughter Joycene Mr and Mrs Charles E Severn Davenport Mrs A E Sundberg and Mr and Mrs R E Mellen and their children Mary Alice and Bob George B Sherman and Roger Sherman.

Maude Krebs Fourth Street Alice Sundberg Glenna Woodhead Boston Charles. E. Sundberg Omaha Nebi M. J. Thompson Joycene Charles E. Severn Davenport A. E. Sundberg R. E. Mellen Mary Alice Bob George B. Sherman Roger Sherman

Pi Omicron Tea Held Sunday in Montrose Terrace

Twenty five were entertained at the Pi Omicron sorority tea and reception Sunday afternoon in Montrose Terrace. It was the annual rushing tea with blue and yellow colors and garden flowers as centerpieces. Miss Dorothy Meeker and Miss Bernice Berkla presided at the tables.

Montrose Terrace Pi Omicron Sorority Piieces Dorothy Meeker Bernice Berkla

Daughters of Isabella to Hold Picnic at Bever Park

Members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle Daughters of Isabella will hold their annual picnic Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Bever park small pavilion. A restaurant will serve the meal but members are asked to bring silver service and dishes.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Bever Park

Frinks Headed to Toronto for Grotto Convention

Mr and Mrs Rollin Frink of 218 Twenty fourth Street Drive SE depart Cedar Rapids Saturday for Toronto Canada to attend the Grotto national convention. They will visit Montreal New York City Philadelphia and Washington DC before returning home.

Rollin Frink Twenty-fourth Street Drive Toronto Canada Montreal New York City Philadelphia Washington, D. C Cedar Rapids

Miss Mary Popelka Weds William J Kos at St Wencelaus

Miss Mary Popelka daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Popelka Ely and William J Kos son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kos 1009 Tenth street SE wed Saturday at St Wencelaus with Rev Father Serovy officiating Attendants were Miss Irene Kos and Godfrey Popelka A breakfast followed at the Roosevelt hotel The couple plan a Cedar Rapids home after July 1 and a Wisconsin Dells honeymoon.

Mary Popelka Frank Popelka Ely William J. Kos Joseph Kos Tenth Street St. Wencelaus Church Father Serovy Irene Kos Godfrey Popelka Johanna Hill Miss Kos Roosevelt Hotel Mrs Kos Wisconsin Dells Cedar Rapids

Mrs Merrill Returns From Santa Fe Visit

Mrs. A. W. Merrill returns home after visiting in Santa Fe New Mexico with her daughter Mrs. Emil C. Proskovec and Mr. Proskovec.

A. W. Merrill Santa Fe N. M Emil C. Proskovec Mr. Proskovec

Beta Sigma Phi Lambda chapter meeting at Montrose Hotel

Beta Sigma Phi Lambda chapter will meet at the Montrose hotel on Monday at 7 30 p m. Members will discuss upcoming projects and community service plans.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel

First In Series Of Recitals At Montrose Hotel Crystal Ballroom

The Maddigan school of music presented the first in a series of Saturday morning recitals in the Crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel. Dancers vocalists violinists readers and saxophonists highlighted the program with numerous participants including Lois Thompson Mary Jo Lacy Betty Lou Peffer and others.

Maddigan School of Music Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Lois Thompson Mary Jo Lacy Betty Lou Peffer Sally Hathaway Judy Louanne Ford Carol Jean Feiden Kenneth Richart James Wagner Barbara Marchants Coleen Taylor Delores Scolaro Dianne Donnell Francine Kruse Ruth Joan Adams

Uhlenhopps Set to Visit Michigan Camps

Miss Mae Fern Uhlenhopp and her brother Frederick leave Cedar Rapids for Ann Arbor to visit their sister and brother in law. Mae will later go to Lake City to serve as music counselor at Camp Missaukee while Frederick becomes a food assistant at the University of Michigan camp for boys. They plan to return to Cedar Rapids in late August.

Mae Fern Uhlenhopp Frederick Uhlenhopp Center Point Road Ann Arbor Mich George Alder Mr. Alder Miss Uhlenhopp Lake City Missaukee Uhlenhopp University of Michigan University of Michigan Camp For Boys, of Which Mr. Alder Cedar Rapids

Andreas Hosts Sunday Dinner Honoring R P Andreas

Mr. and Mrs. A M Andreas entertained a group of friends and relatives Sunday at their home in honor of Dad s day. Guests included R P Andreas of Lisbon and several others from Lisbon Clinton Chicago De Kalb Ill and local areas.

A. M. Andreas Twenty-sixth Street Drive R. P. Andreas Lisbon Glen Herrick Glen Andreas Vera Yates B. Stolz O. S. Andreas Clinton Dean Herrick Chicago Betty Kemper de Kalb, Ill H. E. Sober Cedar Rapids

Betty Dill Weds Hubert Ehl in Blue Chiffon Ceremony

At the Dill home on Saturday at 8 o clock Miss Betty Dill daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dill married Hubert Ehl son of Mr and Mrs Charles Eh the Rev Samuel E Ramaker officiated the single ring ceremony Roses and peonies and white baby’s breath provided backdrop. The bride wore blue chiffon with white roses as bouquet. Miss Mildred Dill her sister was maid of honor in blue lace. Walter Waggener served as best man. About fifty guests attended the refreshments after the ceremony.

Lester Heaton Detroit Mrs. Smith Mrs. Steele Betty Dill John Dill Hubert Ehl Charles Eh Dill Samuel E. Ramaker Mildred Dill Walter Waggener

Birthday party honors Billy Hupp at home

Mrs. Julian Hupp hosted a Saturday birthday gathering at 1028 Third Avenue SW for her son Billy turning four. A treasure hunt entertained the guests, including Donald Bradley Jr and Jo Ann Bradley, Charles and Richard Chandler, and several relatives and friends.

Julian Hupp Third Avenue Billy Donald Bradley, Jr Jo Ann Bradley Charles Richard Chandler Roger Keyes Johnny Scott Sunny Merrifield Sally Woodford Bobby Hupp Maxine Taylor Paul Clark Russell Merrifield Donald Bradley Agnes Tayor

Wednesday Social Club Picnic at Ellis Park

The Wednesday Social Club holds a family picnic at Ellis Park by the river on Wednesday at 6 p.m. Members are invited to join and enjoy outdoor activities and refreshments.

Garden party at Paul Huston home supported by church unit

Unit No. 2 of St. Patrick's church sponsors a garden party at Mrs. Paul Huston’s Rockford Road SW residence on Wednesday from 2 to 4 30 p.m. Bridge and 500 will be played with prizes. Mrs. Huston chairs the event and is assisted by Mrs. Kell Spencer Moloney Smith Werner. Reservations offered through committee members.

St. Patrick's Church Paul Huston Rockford Road Huston Charles Kell James Spencer George Moloney Leo Smith Chris Werner

Mrs Mikas and children depart for Chicago

Mrs Walter Mikas of 426 Thirty second street SE and her children Twyla Alice Ruth and Junior left Sunday for Chicago where they will spend a week then go on to Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells for two weeks.

Walter Mikas Twyla Alice Ruth Junior Chicago Lake Geneva Wisconsin Dells

Fred Days Host Wisconsin Guests

Mr and Mrs Fred Day of 1038 Seventeenth Street NE host guests from Eau Claire Mr and Mrs ahan V Sapp as announced in local social notes.

Fred Wisconsin Fred Day Seventeenth Steel Ahan V. Sapp Eau Claire

Ladies of the G. A. R. convention trip to Davenport

Mrs. Nora Hallam Mrs. Ella Frear and Mrs. F A Small left Monday to attend the state convention of the Ladies of the G A R in Davenport.

Nora Hallam Ella Frear F. A. Small Davenport Ladies of the

Mrs Challed Hosts Sister and Niece Visiting From California

Mr and Mrs Frank Challed of 126 Twentieth Street NE entertain Mrs Glenn Conner of Long Beach California and her daughter Phyllis for an estimated two weeks. They will travel to Chicago and Michigan afterward to visit friends and relatives.

Frank Challed Twentieth Street

Miss Wentworth Honored At Shower In Southwest

Mrs. A E Johnson of 718 Ninth Avenue SW hosted a Saturday afternoon shower at her home to honor Miss Virginia Wentworth daughter of Mr and Mrs J S Wentworth of 521 Tenth Street SW. Virginia will marry Elmer Lincolnback son of Mrs Alta Lincolnback in August.

A. E. Johnson Ninth Avenue SW Virginia Wentworth J. S. Wentworth Tenth.street Elmer Lincolnback Alta Lincolnback

Malta Kensington E S meeting to be hosted by Mrs Petranek

Mrs E J Petranek will be hostess chairman of the Malta Kensington E S meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs Paul N Clark 2315 Ridgeway drive SE.

Malta Kensington O. E E. J. Petranek Paul N. Clark Ridgeway Drive

Navy Flying Boats Set for 3087 Mile Mass Flight

Twelve large Navy flying boats prepared for a nonstop mass flight from San Diego to Coco Solo, 3 087 miles away. Under Lieut. R L Morse, 72 officers and men will undertake the flight, weather permitting, with takeoff at 11 am Pacific time.

San Diego Calif INS United States Navy Coco Solo Ere R. L. Morse

Linn Wisconsin group honors Ray Anderson at annual picnic

Ray Anderson farm editor of The Gazette was speaker at Linn Wisconsin association’s fourth annual picnic at Bever Park. Sixty attendees heard him praise mutual understanding of today’s problems. Anderson named honorary member. next year’s picnic set for third Sunday in June at Thomas Park Marion. Officers elected: President S A Fontaine Vice President Mrs J D Currier Secretary Treasurer Mrs Paul Fiedler. Retiring officers were Nevin Nichols M Q O Winter and Mrs Stanley Stevens.

Linn- Wisconsin Association Bever Park Ray Anderson The Gazette Wisconsin Anderson Thomas Park Marion M. H. Biddick S. A. Fontaine J. D. Currier Paul Fiedler Nevin Nichols M. Q O. Winter Cedar Rapids Stanley Stevens

Police Recover Stolen Car in Menominee and Looted Goods

Cedar Rapids detectives recovered a car stolen in Menominee Wisconsin after a 24 hour vigil. They also recovered most property looted from parked cars in recent days including bags clothing fishing gear from Cedar Rapids and La Crosse. One suspect attempted to sell a handbag to a pedestrian leading to the stakeout and discovery of the loot. Raymond Schutts of the Menominee medical clinic identified the recovered vehicle Monday morning.

Cedar Rapids Menominee Wis Union Station la Crosse Raymond Schutts Menominee Medical Clinic

Looting of Parked Cars Reported Over Weekend

Theft from parked vehicles continued over the weekend with multiple cases reported. Lyle Vernon says an overnight theft from his unlocked carnival lot car included women's clothing. William Mikulecky had a green wire wheel and a tire removed from his car. Harold Reid found a Colt .22 pistol, cigar lighter, auto compass, and a briefcase missing from his locked car.

Lyle Vernon Avenue NW William Mikulecky Mount Vernon First Street Fifth Avenue SE Harold Reid First Avenue E

Veterans Registers for G A R Reunion in Davenport

Delegates registered for state G A R conventions while 14 members met at hotel headquarters. Estimates put total delegates between 700 and 1,000 across affiliated groups as veterans gathered for dedication services and opening proceedings.

John M. Youngkin Riverside M. G. Thorne Mason City Federated Patriotic Societies Sunday James Willett Tama Iowa Grand Army Federated Patriotic Societies Zella G. Chaloupka Dubuque Ethel Shepard Ceedar Rapids

Keystone Teen Hurt When Car Dives Into Ditch

Alice Pickering age 18 of Keystone was injured Monday morning when the car she drove left to a ditch. She received two cuts on the left foot and possible chest injuries. She was taken to St Luke's hospital by ambulance for treatment and X rays were planned for the afternoon.

Alice Pickering Keystone St. Luke's Hospital

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