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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1938

Page

4

Bill Wheeler Hosts Garden Buffet Supper This Summer

Bill Wheeler son of Mr and Mrs Glenn C Wheeler will host a garden buffet at his Crescent Street home. The event marks his birthday and summer vacations from Stanford. About thirty three guests will attend, including Patricia Graves Peggy Stewart Henrietta Dows Marianne Corey Betty Gage and many others among local social circles. Leon Coquillette of Flint Michigan is visiting as a cousin attendee.

Bill Wheeler Glenn C. Wheeler Crescent Street Mong Mr. Wheeler Stanford Anniversity Palo Alto Calif Patricia Graves Peggy Stewart Henrietta Dows Marianne Corey Betty Gage Gloria Franks Phyllis Sheehy Patricia Salter Betty Liziar Kathryn Lynch Jeanne Rowe Kathryn Luberger Margaret Farquhar Janne Hardy Barbara Ramsey Peggy O’brien Jean Kallen Jim Bromwell Ned Sheehy Peter Dows Bill Norris Glenn Higbee Bil Kedin Tom Barry Bruce McGregor Bob McGregor Perry McCollister Bill Gage Bill Lattner Jack Brown Bob Meek James Coquillette Leon Coquillette Flint, Mich

Miss Harriette Hamilton Hosts Supper For Winifred Murray

Miss Harriette Hamilton entertained at an informal supper party Tuesday at her Carlton apartments in compliment to Miss Winifred Murray daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Frederick G. Murray of 1829 B avenue NE who will leave Monday to spend the summer as a counselor at Camp Qosoha near Trout Lake Wisconsin Also present were Misses Janet Thomas Marjorie Deacon Eugenia Kelly Jane Fuhrmeister Jeanne Haldy and Janne Haldy

Harriette Hamilton Wallace S. Hamilton Carlton Apartments Winifred Murray Frederick G. Murray B Avenue NE Camp Qosoha Trout Lake Wis Miss Murray Janet Thomas Marjorie Deacon Eugenia Kelly Jane Fuhrmeister Jeanne Haldy Janne Haldy

Jenkins Return From Minneapolis Visit

Mr and Mrs Albert P Jenkins of 9421 Fifth avenue SE returned Tuesday after spending the weekend in Minneapolis Their daughter Marcia was a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs L J Kadgihn of Iowa City during the visit.

Albert P. Jenkins Fifth Avenue SE Minneapolis Marcia L. J. Kadgihn Iowa City

Miss Hamilton Returns From Evanston Visit

Miss Betty Hamilton of Carlton apartments returned Wednesday after a short stay in Evanston with her sister Mrs Arthur Drury Davis and Mr Davis.

Betty Hamilton Carlton Apartments Evanston Arthur Drury Davis Davis

Kanealy to Intern at Santa Barbara General Hospital

John Kanealy, son of Mr and Mrs J F Kanealy of 1727 Fourth Avenue SE, graduated in June from the University of Iowa College of Medicine and left Tuesday for Santa Barbara California to intern at Santa Barbara General Hospital.

John Kanealy J. F. Kanealy Fourth Avenue SE College of Medicine University of Iowa Santa Barbara Calif Santa Barbara General Hospital

Mrs Robert McNabney Honored At Luncheon

Mrs Robert McNabney was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs Peter McCracken and Mrs Stella Smith at Mrs Wurster's tea room on Wednesday before her summer trip to Ireland. Guests included former club members Mesdames Nellie Stoltenberg Emily Cromwell Alice McCracken Ollie Knickerbocker and Emma Lee.

Robert McNabney Ireland Peter McCracken Stella Smith

Mercalized Wax Promoted as Skin Improvement Aid

Advertisement claims Mercalized Wax defines cream excellence with nearly thirty years of use by beautiful women worldwide as a perfect aid for skin improvement and sells at all cosmetic counters.

Entertain Thirty At Dinner Party At Palisades Lodge

Miss Ann Hill and Miss Barbara Hird hosted a Monday evening dinner party at Lower Palisades lodge for thirty guests. After boat rides on the river the guests danced in the lodge with a list of attendees including Susan Brown Betsy Blaise Jane Alexander Betty Bachman and others. Local hosts included Bob Mitchell and several well known families in the area.

Ann Hill Neely Hill Avenue Barbara Hird A.B. Hird B Avenue Bob Mitchell D. C. Robb C Avenue Lower Palisades Lodge Susan Brown Betsy Blaise Jane Alexander Betty Bachman Jean Wandel Sally Luberger Doris Jackson Ellen Curray Miriam Armstrong Phyllis Hook Helen Prochaska Virginia Cuddy Diane Waples Laura Ann Safely Lee Thomas Bob Jones Allen Taylor Marcus Bates Dick Walker Jack Alberts Dick Chadima Frank Powers Dick Rayburn Jim Battin Stanley Mohrbacher Junior Kemper Harold Smith

Mrs Karch and Mrs Graefe Leave for Des Moines

Mrs George Karch of Cleveland, guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Amor H Sargent in Cleveland, left Wednesday for Des Moines to spend several days with her sister Mrs Harry B Graefe. Mrs Karch is accompanied by Mrs Graefe who has been a guest in the Sargent home.

George Karch Cleveland Amor H. Sargent Washington Avenue Des Moines Harry B Graefe

Hendersons Host Birthday Bridge Party at Home

Mr and Mrs Herbert Henderson entertained ten guests Tuesday evening at 1815 Third Avenue SE with a picnic supper and bridge party honoring Mrs Helen Levien, sister of Mrs Henderson.

Herbert Henderson Third Avenue SE

Kathryn Engle Joins YWCA Camp at Lake Geneva

Miss Kathryn Engle of 1602 Fifth Avenue SE left Sunday to visit Ardyce Woodside in Elgin Illinois then traveled to Lake Geneva to join Coe College women at a YWCA camp. The move places Engle with other students for the lakeside session.

Kathryn Engle Fifth Avenue SE Ardyce Woodside Elgin Ill Coe College Lake Geneva

East Side WCTU Plans Regional Conference

Final arrangements for the regional W. C. T. U. conference were made at a Tuesday meeting of the East Side union at 402 A avenue NW. Devotions were led by Miss Helen Main. The group's readings included an editorial by Harry E. Boyd. Guests Edith Lord of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. M. L. Cotton of Durham attended.

East Side Union Charles Earhart Avenue NW Helen Main Harry E. Boyd The Gazette T. D. Carnes CCC Marion Ellis Park Pavilion Edith Lord Cedar Rapids M. L. Cotton Durham, N.C

Mrs Dostal and daughters visit Oregon with relatives

Mrs. R. J. Dostal of Santa Monica California arrives with her daughters Dorothy Ann and Donalou in the city to spend several weeks visiting Dr. R. J. Dostal’s father J L Dostal at 1939 Grande Avenue SE and Dr. Dostal’s sister Mrs. F B Benesh and Dr. Benesh at 2232 Grande Avenue SE

R. J. Dostal Santa Monica Calif Dorothy Ann Donalou City J L. Dostal Grande Avenue SE Dr. Dostal F. B. Benesh Dr. Benesh

Engagement Announced for Kathleen Jenkins and Robert Ringsmuth

Mr and Mrs Merton E Jenkins announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen Belle to Robert W Ringsmuth son of Mrs William G Dixon The wedding is planned for early July Kathleen is a McKinley high school graduate class of 1937 and works at Newmans store Ringsmuth is a Washington high school graduate employed at J and R Motor Supply company

Merton E Jenkins Mount Vernon Avenue Kathleen Belle Robert W Ringsmuth William G Dixon Dalewood Drive Miss Jenkins McKinley High School Newman’s Store Mr. Kingsmuth Washington High School J. and R. Motor Supply Company

Philanthropic group luncheon at Cedar Rapids club

Members of the philanthropic department of Cedar Rapids Woman's club met for luncheon at 721 H avenue NW, the home of Mrs. Don ald Diehl. The host house, photographed for a contest awarding a cash prize, featured bric a brac china glass and a shell garden. A brief business meeting was led by Mrs. Ida Elliott and Mrs. P. M. Davis.

The Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Donald Diehl H Avenue Woman's Club Diehl Ida Elliott P. M. Davis

Picnic supper honors Mrs Winters before California trip

A Tuesday evening picnic at Ellis Park honored Mrs. F H Winters of 417 Seventh Avenue SW who will depart Thursday for a three month visit to Santa Ana California to see her son L T Winters and his family. She will travel to Los Angeles San Francisco and Oregon returning in September via Colorado. Attending were Mr and Mrs F P Schultz and Dean, Mr and Mrs D F Winters and Ann Denise, and F H Winters.

Ellis Park F H Winters Seventh Avenue SW Santa Ana Calif L. T. Winters Cedar Rapids Los Angeles San Francisco Oregon Colorado F. P. Schultz Dean D. F. Winters Ann Denise F. H. Winters

Birthday dinner honors Harold DeShaw at Central City

Forty relatives were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold DeShaw in Central City for Mr DeShaw s birthday. From Cedar Rapids were W H Milroy and family Bill Boots and family Vern Sterns and family Garfey Zach and family Peggy and Ernest DeShaw. Also Franklin De Shaw of Paris and W M Powers of Prairieburg attended.

Harold DeShaw Central City Mr. DeShaw Cedar Rapids W. H. Milroy Bill Boots Vern Sterns Garfey Zach Peggy Ernest DeShaw Franklin DeShaw Paris W. M. Powers Prairieburg

Church Class Supper Shows European Trip Films

Thirty members of the Young Married People's class of the First Christian church gathered Tuesday night for supper at the church. Following the meal I B McGladrey presented motion pictures of his trip through Europe.

First Christian Church I B McGladrey Europe

Schultz Family Heads to Delaware Vacation Cottage

Mrs F P Schultz and her son Dean travel from 1036 Sixth Street SW to Hopkinton to spend a week at the summer cottage of Mrs Schultz’s aunt Miss Ventura and Misses Ellen Dillon and Ruth Morgan near Delhi.

F. P. Schultz Dean Sixth Street Hopkinton

More Guests Arrive As Others Leave

Cedar Rapids hosts a rolling guest exchange as arrivals substitute for departures. Mrs J H Dymond of Park Ridge Ill visits in Cedar Rapids with daughter Mrs James W Bell. Mr and Mrs Perry Branch of Lincoln Neb stay with Mr and Mrs George Otis. Elinor Hill departs La Jolla after weeks with Mr and Mrs Alfred E Durin.

Cedar Rapids J H. Dymond Park Ridge Ill James W. Bell Bell Country Club Parkway SE George Otis Meadowbrook Drive Perry Branch Lincoln Neb la Jolla Calif Elnor Hill Alfred E. Durin Linden Drive William Chamberlain Saratoga New York City Don Barnes Nassau Street Morris Sanford James Allen Mary Helen Iowa City Allen American Medical Association San Francisco Arthur L. Stavik Glenn Seattle Stavik John B. Terry Mr. Terry Grande Avenue Long Beach Leslie Morgan Mr. Morgan Hugh W. White Mr White Mrs. Morgan Perry Des Moines

Preston party to attend conferences then visit kin

Mr and Mrs W A Preston and Miss Marjorie Walters leave by motor for New York City where Mrs Preston and Miss Walters attend the National Education association and the Elementary Principals conference at New York University Mr Preston will visit his boyhood home in New Ipswich New Hampshire After the conference they will travel through New England and south through Virginia to Louisville Kentucky to visit Miss Walters sister Mrs Oliver Frisbee and Mr Frisbee They plan a six week stay before returning to Cedar Rapids

W. A. Preston Marjorie Walters New York City Preston Miss Walters National Education Association New York University New Ipswich N. H New England Virginia Louisville Oliver Frisbee Mr. Frisbee Cedar Rapids

Woodson and Ray Wed at Morgan Home in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Dale D Morgan announces the marriage of her sister Miss Mable B Woodson to William Henry Ray of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony occurred Tuesday at 9 am at the Morgan home with Rev Dr Charles J Bready of St Pauls Methodist church officiating in the presence of immediate family.

Dale D. Morgan First Avenue E Mable B. Woodson William Henry Ray Cedar Rapids Mrs. Morgan Charles J. Bready St. Paul's Methodist Church

Mrs Hoeltje and Daughter Visit Cedar Rapids Ties

Mrs Oscar Hoeltje and her daughter Virginia, former Cedar Rapids residents now in St Paul, are spending two weeks visiting relatives and friends. On Thursday Mrs Chester Johnson at 2022 Washington Avenue SE will host in their honor.

Oscar Hoeltje Virginia Cedar Rapids St. Paul Chester Johnson Washington Avenue

Fishing Trip Takes Wilkinson Couple to Minnesota

Mr and Mrs Ralph Wilkinson of 360 Fifteenth avenue SW are spending a week on a fishing trip in northern Minnesota.

Ralph Wilkinson Fifteenth Avenue SW Minnesota

Eulalia Hauser To Present Pupils In Piano And Violin

Eulalia Hauser will present a group of piano and violin students in the second of three recitals at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in her home studio at 1537 Fifth Avenue SE. Miss Hauser accompanies the violinists. The program includes works by Chopin, Beethoven, MacDowell, and Grieg with students’ names and pieces listed.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Miss Hauser Bivens Butterfly Wings Seeee Blake Sheep In Blake Popcorn Felton Jacqueline Middaush Blake Dewdrops Hanmer Posey Stark Ase Jack Horner Grey Ann Morrison Thompson Kathryn Duster Bursmuller Theresa Johnston Gayotte Macklin David Ring Dean Ring Chopin Frieda Brown Aeveses Bohm Elise Beethoven Brook Bursmuller MacDowell Delores Pospisit

Jane Ann Herdlicka Presented in Recital

Miss Jane Ann Herdlicka, daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis W Herdlicka, was presented in a vocal recital Tuesday evening at the home of her instructor Mrs John T Massey at 1606 Park avenue SE. Refreshments were served after the program. The program accompanied by Lulu Engelman Welty included songs by Horn Veeusee Chopin and Cadman with pieces by Clokey Kountz and Meissner.

Jane Ann Herdlicka Louis W. Herdlicka John T. Massey Park Avenue SE Lulu. Engelman Welty

Order of Rainbow Picnic At Bever Park Pavilion

The Order of Rainbow for Girls will have a picnic Saturday at 1 pm at the Bever park pavilion. Attendees are asked to bring silver and dishes and call Ruth Jane Hubbard at dial 2-8287 to learn what food to bring.

Order of Rainbow Bever Park Ruth Jane Hubbard

Teens from six churches plan Palisades Wiener Roast

Young people from six teen churches who attended the McCombe Crusade will have a wiener roast Thursday evening at the lower Palisades. Each league president is asked to take charge of his own group and its transport. For information and reservations call 4923. Meet at Trinity Methodist church at 6.15 p.m.

Palisades League Trinity Methodist Church

Congenial Eight Enjoy Picnic Supper At Munden Home

The Congenial Eight gathered Monday evening at 1625 Maple Drive NW for a picnic supper. Prizes were won by Mrs Anna Leaven, Mrs William Hermsen, and Mrs Frank Smith.

R. E. Munden Maple Drive Anna Leaven William Hermsen Frank Smith

Loufek Family Visits Wilkinsburg Relatives

Mr and Mrs Leonard Loufek of Wilkinsburg Pa and their son Jimmy arrived Saturday to spend two weeks with relatives and friends.

Leonard Loufek Wilkinsburg, Pa Jimmy

Youngs Visit in Des Moines to Minnesota Trip

Mr and Mrs Howard Young of Des Moines have been visiting in the home of Mrs Youngs parents Dr and Mrs Garth Morgan. They will leave Thursday for northern Minnesota to spend the remainder of their vacation.

Howard Young Des Moines

Miss Lubbock Attends School at Ann Arbor

Miss Alice Lubbock daughter of Mr and Mrs R T Lubbock travels to Ann Arbor Michigan where she has been accepted by the Horace H Rackham School of Graduate Study to pursue work in speech and plans to attend the summer session toward a master’s degree.

Alice Lubbock R. T. Lubbock Jeff Ann Arbor Mich Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Study

Miss Mary Irene MacLaughlin Guest in Council Bluffs

Miss Mary Irene MacLaughlin daughter of Mrs. L E MacLaughlin at 1611 Park avenue SE is spending the week in Council Bluffs as the guest of her Kappa Alpha Theta roommate Miss Marjorie Alberti.

Mary Irene MacLaughlin L. E. MacLaughlin Park Avenue SE Council Bluffs Kappa Alpha Theta Marjorie Alberti

Heefner Family Reunion Holds At Daniels Park

The Heefner family reunion gathered at Daniels Park on Sunday with eighty people present. Officers elected included Harold Heefner as president and Darwin Heefner as vice president. The program featured readings, songs, dialogue, and a talk on Florida travels, with numerous relatives listed among attendees.

Heefner Daniels Park Harold Heefner Darwin Heefner Edna Taylor Naoma Millard Helen Hudnell Lucille Briney Douglas Books Dorothy Jeanne Heefner Evelyn Heefner Max Grime Marjory Lou Hullinger Mary Huff Florida Dave’ Miller Ralph Taylor Jane Jacob I. Heefner Howard Spencer Heefner Evelyn Dorothy Allen Palmer J. B. Hudnell Barbara Jim Charles Alvin Millard Alice Bluebaugh Roy Heefner Kenneth Heefner Cecille Kieckhaefer D. L. Rooks Marilyn Dale Marvin Douglas Rooks M. W. Heefner Darlene Phyllis John Grime Robert Max Mary Jane Walter Biiney Violet Brennaman Ione Rena Hurley O C Heefner G. D. Heefner Otto E. Briney Robert McCreedy Lonie M. Hullinger H. Allender Fay Briney John Welch

Mercy hospital auxiliary annual picnic at Bever Park

Mercy hospital auxiliary will hold its annual picnic at Bever Park on Thursday at 12 noon in the large pavilion. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and their own table service.

Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Bever Park

Fitzpatrick arrives in city to visit family for ten days

Bob Fitzpatrick of Los Angeles arrived Monday to spend ten days in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russell T. Fitzpatrick, at 622 Eighth Street SE.

Bob Fitzpatrick Los Angeles Russell T. Fitzpatrick Eighth Street

Mrs Nettie Miller Visiting In Iowa City Home

Mrs Nettie Miller of Iowa City is a guest in the home of her niece Mrs E W Stepanek at 1623 J avenue NE.

Nettie Miller Iowa City E. W. Stepanek J Avenue

Cubs Of Pack 25 Picnic At Arthur School Grounds

Cub pack No. 25 held a picnic supper on Arthur school grounds with ninety-five cubs and parents attending. The Cubs defeated the dads 15 to 10 in a baseball game. Owen Tisdale presented Billy Pfaff with a wolf badge, the first award in den No. 4. Arrangements were led by Reuben Smith, Ralph Veley, Ira Brooks, Claude Krebs, Charles Werner and Roy Sell. July’s picnic to be planned by den mothers with help from cub mothers.

Cub Arthur School Cubs Owen Tisdale Billy Pfaff Reuben Smith Ralph Veley Ira Brooks Claude Krebs Charles Werner Roy Sell Den

Cedar Rapids Urges Grass Cuttings Not To Be Dumped

Commissioner of streets Dave Williams warns Cedar Rapids property owners to stop putting grass cuttings in gutters. Street department trucks will collect the refuse and bill the owner. Flooded streets after heavy rains show the consequences, he says, and residents should place cuttings elsewhere or arrange hauling.

Dave Williams Cedar Rapids City Williams

Man jailed for whistling while working in Potsdam

Fritz Boettcher, 37, was jailed for six weeks after following the song advice during ditch digging in Potsdam Germany The note says the whistle was to the Internationale and ties to a workplace safety superstition.

Potsdam Germany Fritz Boettcher

Receiver seeks compromise of debts by Iowa bank receivership

In Linn County District Court the Superintendent of Banking seeks authority to compromise indebtedness of Robert Larimer Johanna Larimer Gustav Shaffer and Cora Shaffer totaling 37000 plus interest. A hearing is set for June 27 1938 at 9:00 A.M. in Cedar Rapids to grant or deny the application.

District Court of Iowa Linn County D. W. Bates State of Town American Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa District Court State of Robert Larimer Johanna Larimer Gustav A. Shaffer Cora B. Shaffer Cedar Rounds

City Officials Check Up On 72 beer permit applications

City council tentatively approved 72 class B beer permit applications in an informal session with Otis Leefers building inspector Robert Vinch police chief and Earl Stanley detective chief They expect formal approval at the regular meeting Thursday Cedar Rapids population allows up to 82 permits Ten vacancies will be filled after sanitary facility checks and applicant character reviews Principal marble sources include Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut New York Georgia and Tennessee.

Otis Leefers Robert Vinch Earl Stanley Cedar Rapids

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Miss Hamilton Albert Jenkins Herbert Hendersons Mrs. Dostal Tru Perk Ave Piete I- Owen Ars Imcrabe Dows Second Avenue and Second Street SE Kathleen Jenkins Mrs. Winters Harold Deshaws Miss Woodson Ray Morgan Ralph Wilkinsons Baldwin Aerosonic Cedar Rapids Piano Co 3Rd Street Robert Lutzellman Prop Seanes Horn Veeusee Chopin Bob White Otto Meissner Leonard Loufers Howard Youngs Lidi Pella and Heymer Kriz First Street Tent and Wning CO DIAL Prastka Jewelers Third Avenue Mercy Auxiliary Mrs. Miller Havans FS Mitvalsky & CO Cedar Rapids Waterloo D. W Bates Weaune Raland George C. Gorman Vermont Massachusetts Connecticut New York Georgia Tennessee Howard Heathman Mer Custom Fur Shop Armstrong U. S Rick American Institute of Laundering Drug and Dept Akric G. J. Ronan Higley
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