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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1937
Page
6
Mrs J Stuart McQuiston hosted a Tuesday tea at 2518 Twenty sixth Street Drive SE honoring Dr E C McQuiston’s Pittsburgh mother Mrs McQuiston. Out of town guests included Mrs J Howell Smith Mrs Jessie W Glass and Mrs Frank B Race.
Miss Ruth Louise Barth of New York City jested Tuesday after ten days with her parents Mr and Mrs A J Barth at 365 Forest Drive SE Chester A Barth of Chicago returned Monday after a weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A J Barth at the same residence.
Mrs Givin Chase and Mrs Fred Hubbell from Des Moines arrived Tuesday to spend the week with Mr and Mrs Frank C Byers at 314 Nineteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids. On Wednesday they will attend the golf tournament at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.
Miss Mary Louise Nelson president of the YWCA at Coe College and Miss Betty Warner vice president of the Coe WCA left Monday for the Geneva conference. After the ten day meeting they will be guests of Miss Ellen Lorenzen of Chicago for a few days.
Ralph Gearhart son of Mr and Mrs W Gearhart of 349 Twenty first street SE will leave Wednesday to spend eight weeks at the naval school at Culver Military Academy in Culver Indiana.
Mrs. C R Chandler entertains the Wednesday card club at luncheon and bridge at her home 624 Nineteenth Street SE this Wednesday afternoon.
Robert and Mianne Sahlin of Lansing Michigan, nephew and niece of Mrs C O Shuptrine, arrive Monday to spend time at the Meadowbrook Drive SE residence.
Miss Atri Maurie Stieser hosted a birthday dinner at her home. Guests were entertained with decorations and a dance afterwards at Pla-Vier. Attendees included Gelde Houcke and Toomas Theps, with Henry Thompsen of West Bates noted among the party.
Miss Gretchen Rew of 4 First Avenue retires for Monday evening after a vacation in Montreal and Quebec Canada. During the weekend she visited with Mr and Mrs Willie Henring and their son in Montreal.
Mr and Mrs Terrence O’Hare of 825 Second Avenue SW announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Eileen O’Hare to Dale McEnany, son of Mr and Mrs M. Jo McEnany of Marcon. The wedding will take place Saturday.
Mr and Mrs George B Burgert of 1938 Fifth Avenue SE hosted weekend visitors Mrs J McGinness and daughter Mrs Alice Park from Belle Plaine who left Sunday. This week their guest is Miss Joyce Shankland of Austin Minnesota who plans to stay until Friday before traveling to Fort Madison.
The W. B A Happy Twelve club meeting scheduled for Thursday has been postponed.
Members of the Camp Fire groups at Trinity Methodist church received Trail Seeker ranks and five year honors at a Sunday council fire. Betty Lou Rogers and Hazel Abernathy earned five year honors and national honors, with many others receiving special honors. The ceremony featured a full program led by Mrs. M R Warren and Mrs. H N Steele with prayers, music, readings, and a dedication to Father’s Day.
Joseph Mohrbacher announces the marriage of his daughter Leona Mohrbacher to George Giese on May 21 in Tipton. Leona, a cashier at Killans, and George of Holland bakery are to reside at 1069 G avenue NW. Mrs Giese hosted a shower for the bride with many relatives and friends attending.
The Iowa Mutual Girls Club hosted a Monday shower at the Commonwealth tew team to honor Dorothy Little on her upcoming August marriage to Robert Dillis Wilson. Gladys Tile won the prize for best household hint. Guests enjoyed pink and white decor and table service. Hostesses were Esther Reakman Maud Carr Mary Hughes and Marie Sherik. New members Arlene Tounner Helen Ralsbach and Lavada Olson were initiated.
Mrs and Mrs Clayton P Smith of 125 Thirty-third Street NE hosted guests during the second, Mrs Margaret Breece and her daughter Myra of Iowa City, who attended the wedding of Miss Jessie Harriet Lacock and Clarence Smith on Sunday morning.
Miss Jenna Strahan principal of Tyler school attends an omnistratae conference this week at Northwestern University in Evanston.
Mrs Wayne Dragoos and Mrs Wayne Dragoos mother Mrs Charles Fuller of 911 D avenue NW left for Rakiora after a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Fuller. Mrs Dragoos sister Lila and Armand joined for a three weeks vacation back home.
The annual Schultz reunion picnic will be held Sunday at the river pavilion in Ellis Park, inviting family and friends to gather for a daytime event with socializing and shared refreshments.
Miss Alice Lubbock daughter of Mr and Mrs R T Lubbock 914 B avenue NW has been accepted by the Peterborough Players Peterborough NH and will leave Saturday morning to work there The Peterborough Players directed by Rich ard H Gaines have Ina Claire Ruth St Denis as sponsors and select about thirty students each year The schedule runs June 28 to Sept 1 with four public performances and professional company experience Miss Lubbock a Cornell graduate taught English and speech in Grand Junction High School before this summer
Wives of Elks Club members will host the first summer dance Friday night from 9 to 1 at Cedar View Golf Club. The event features a guest orchestra and is organized by Mrs. Glenn McDonald Mrs. Howard Burleson and Mrs. Alex Hallgren.
The Metropolitan Supply Company held its annual picnic Monday afternoon with fifty officers and employees attending. They left the plant at 3 pm and traveled to the Lower Palisades for swimming hiking and games. Dinner at the Palisades lodge was provided by the company followed by a short program, cards and dancing.
Mr and Mrs Raymond L Stoner entertain Mrs Lowell T Gault and her daughter Carlyn Jean of St Paul Minn at 414 Sixteenth Street SE. Mr Gault, a weekend guest, left Tuesday for Madison Wis where he has been transferred as regional field supervisor of the federal crime survey.
H H Holdridge and his daughter Mrs Genevieve Beardsley of Madison South Dakota left Tuesday morning after visiting in the home of Mr Holdridge's sister Mrs M R DeWoody located at 217 Eighteenth Street NE.
Scheurs daughter of Cedar Rapids waer Ir Walter Scheurs married Leonard Strait son of Conroy residents at St James Methodist Church Cedar Rapids. Rev Russell S Philips officiated. The bride wore white satin with veil and roses while bridesmaid Aliss Berna dine Holloway wore peach taffeta. Best man was Mr Christensen. The Straits plan to live in Cedar Rapids after graduation and employment.
Mrs Charles F Billau who has lived with her daughter Mrs Charles Seymour in Hinsdale Iowa is visiting Cedar Rapids friends. She is currently a guest of Mrs Royal H Holbroook at 1420 Second Avenue SE.
Out-of-town guests are feted at Cedar Rapids social gatherings this week. Dr. and Mrs. Wayne J. Foster host a fish dinner at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in honor of Mrs. Foster’s sister Mrs. J Howell Smith of Long View Texas and her daughter Joan, and for Mrs. J Reid Green recently moved from Omaha to Des Moines. Mrs. Rockey T. Newton hosted a bridge luncheon for her mother Mrs. J W Hatch and sister Mrs. Lyons Wickland of New York City at the same club. Flowers brightened the luncheon table set for eighteen guests.
The Cedar Rapids Dental Society gathered at the Marion Golf Club on Saturday for bridge and golf. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. A R Butterfield first, Mrs. F Benesh second, and Mrs. J C Stanton consolation. Golf prizes were won by Dr. J W Altfillisch, Dr. J Kelly, Dr. Ernest W. Anderson, Dr. Ed Hruska, and Dr. Wilkinson of Anamosa. Committee members included Dr. A C Naibert chair, with Dr. F B Benesh, Dr. C F Huber, Dr. J W Altfillisch, Dr. A R Butterfield, Dr. W H Guess, and Mrs. C F Huber, with Mrs. F B Benesh and Mrs. A C Naibert heading the women’s side.
Announcement notes the April 17 wedding in Rock Island Illinois of Miss Myrtle Erickson daughter of Mrs Caroline Erickson near Postville and Pearly Andrew son of Mr and Mrs William B Andrew of Alburnett They were attended by Mr and Mrs Vernon A Nichols and held a reception at the bride's mother's home The couple reside at 123 Sixteenth Street NE
Mr and Mrs Wayne B Ives and daughter Vivian hosted weekend visitors at 327 Crescent street SE George Bliss and two sons and two nieces of Los Angeles joined the party Also present were Mr and Mrs Larry Howe of Moline HL Bliss plans to travel to New York City to join Mrs Bliss and their daughter before returning to Los Angeles by boat Bliss is described as a former California state representative.
Miss Elsie Magnusson entertained at a Monday evening picnic honoring Miss Alice Sundberg and Miss Glenna Woodhead of Boston. The two are guests in the home of Mrs. A. E. Sundberg at 408 Fourth Street SW.
Mrs C A Anderson of 437 Twenty sixth Street SE left Tuesday morning to attend the Louis Braddock championship fight Tuesday night at Comiskey Park.
The Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters met at 1819 Seventh Ave SE Monday for a dessert luncheon and business session. New officers were installed by Mrs. Walter Miller and plans were made for an upcoming picnic. Mrs George J Serovy attended as a guest.
Mrs F W Davis and Mrs L W Hoskin hosted a Monday evening party at 316 Ninth Street NW to honor Mrs William Spoon of Philadelphia Pa and her son Billy who have been visiting her parents Mr and Mrs S Forbes. Guests included Mrs Forbes Mrs H G Forbes Mrs E J North Mrs Will Donnan Mrs Edward Pratt Mrs Clifford Mason Mrs Ray Spillman Mrs Harvey Aldridge Mrs Ernest Meyn Miss Harriette Struve and Miss Genevieve Jarboe.
Thirty four Sokol instructors from Illinois Indiana Wisconsin Michigan and Texas gather in Cedar Rapids for a month long course under Joseph Kos national Sokol instructor. Training runs 9 to 12 and 1 30 to 5 with evening sessions at the Sokol camp. The program covers physical culture history and illustrated lectures with films.
Cedar Rapids residents raised 215.98 for the Iowa Children’s Home Society last Saturday. Miss Annie Y. Smith reported the total and prize winners included Beth Check first with 11.70, followed by Helen Grubb, Darlene Buehler, Helen Calkins, Frances Lanning, and Mildred Johnson in order.
Washability expert Miss Marie Wall demonstrates the tumbler test to judge if a summer frock is washable. She advises testing fabric in lukewarm water and choosing garments like washable spectator dresses and flannel shirtwaists for space constrained trailers.
Karl Roth changed to Karl Owens to please a girlfriend but she disliked Owens. He later returned to court and legally reinstated the name Karl Roth after another relationship shifted his attention.
The report identifies a New York lawyer from the Hughes law firm linked to a tax scheme involving Dwight. Internal Revenue official Morris Shafroth says Hughes pressed Dwight to settle with the bureau, which sought $267,000 in back taxes and interest.
Congressional tax committee clash erupts as Mason Leming testifies on using foreign insurance evasion schemes to identify taxpayers. Treadway presses how names are chosen and accuses treasury of chasing headlines, while Magill and others clash amid a noisy hearing.
An advertisement promotes Kellogg's All-Bran as a safe, non medicine solution to constipation. It claims bulk absorbs water to soften stool and spongy the intestines, plus vitamin B and iron. Directions advise two tablespoonfuls daily with milk or cream, or thrice daily in severe cases, and using bran in foods.
The three Soviet polar conquerors Valeri Chekaloff Georgi Baidukoff and Alexander Beliakoff said Moscow plans to fly over the Arctic to New York with URSS the next transpolar plane. They expect to be considered for command but cite many capable pilots. They landed in Vancouver and were greeted by about 5000 in Oakland before a Washington visit.
Sen. Ed W. C. Johnson of Colorado introduced a bill to shift major legal holidays to Monday. The measure seeks to lengthen holiday weekends by creating long weekends nationwide.
Joseph Kinsky of Davenport announced management shifts for Tri-States theaters. Hal Sheridan becomes Sheridan city manager with charge of the Paramount. Ray Wernimont takes State theater duties from Cedar Rapids. John Krier moves to Spencer Rock Island duties to prepare for dual city manager roles in Rock Island.
A Texas House revolt over a two cent per bottle soda deposit ends. A three man committee to investigate can relax after the corner drug store proprietor ordered the deposit removed before the panel arrived.
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