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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1936

Page

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Cedar Rapids Country Club Hosts 94 Golfers In Invite

Ninety four players including sixty two visitors competed in the women s invitation golf tournament at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Edith Estabrook Dubuque posted the low gross 86 with Mrs O W Esslinger of Dubuque second at 98. Prizes went to Mrs R J Vorkoper Cedar Rapids seventh low Miss Betty Marchant Marion and Mrs P McCarthy Dubuque twelfth low plus others. One hundred ten attendees joined luncheon as Mrs Frank C Byers chaired the day s events.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Edith Estabrook Dubuque O. W. Esslinger On Rapids R. J. Vorkoper Cedar Rapids Betty Marchant Marion P. McCarthy Phillips H. G. Cartwright Marshalltown George Koser J. Munkhoff Iowa City Cummins Wealton Johnston J. H. Scott Frank C. Byers Henry M. Files J. T. Grayston Mary Frances Lee

Ladies Guest Day Bridge Luncheon At Club

Country club hosts a ladies guest day on Monday with bridge luncheon at noon. Women attending may play bridge at no charge, with a small fee for players who opt to leave early. Prizes awarded to progressive bridge winners. Partners chosen by players. no table filling required.

Country Club

Mrs George Lutgerding of Phoenix Heads North

Mrs George Lutgerding of Phoenix Ariz who has been visiting her sisters the Misses Agatha and Nelle Cherry 1232 Third Avenue SE left Thursday for Kenilworth Ill where she will be a guest of Mr and Mrs Walter L Cherry.

George Lutgerding Phoenix, Ariz Agatha Nelle Cherry Third Avenue SE Kenilworth, Ill Walter L. Cherry

Beckers Honor Visitors at Roosevelt Supper Dance

Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Becker of 327 Nassau Street SE hosted a supper dance at the Roosevelt hotel Wednesday evening in honor of Mrs. M. J. Cohn of Chicago and Mrs. J. M. Krigstin of Sioux City. Both sisters of Mrs. Becker attended.

O. L. Becker Nassau Street Roosevelt Hotel M. J. Cohn Chicago J. M. Krigstin Sioux City Cohn Krigstin

McGregor Boys Leave for Camp in Colorado

Robert and Bruce McGregor sons of Mr and Mrs A W McGregor of 1910 B Avenue NE have left for Tom Tucker ranch camp for boys at Nederland Colorado He will spend the next six weeks there

Robert and Bruce McGregor A. W. McGregor B Avenue Tom Tucker Nederland Colo

Jolly Ramblers Prize Winners Named at Members Meeting

Mrs. W. Kurts and Mrs. Fred Donisthorpe Jr. won prizes at the Jolly Ramblers gathering held Wednesday at Mrs. R. H. Leinbaugh’s home located at 1006 Center Point Road NE.

W. Kurts Fred Donisthorpe, Jr Jolly Ramblers R. H. Leinbaugh Center Point Road

Miss Cenoma Owen Fetes Garden Tea Before Wedding

Mrs E W Krickard hosted a garden tea and towel shower at 140 Twenty third Street Drive SE honoring Miss Cenoma Owen as she prepares to marry Homer White on Saturday. About fifty members of the Woman's club nature and garden department attended along with Mrs L L Owen. Pastel flowers and delegations of guests appeared at the decorated tables with hosts and assistants named.

E. W. Krickard Twenty-third Street Drive Cenoma Owen Homer White Woman’s Club L. L. Owen Krickard Henry J. Hromek Aulden Griffin Robert Campbell Oliver Wilson Joseph Sadowsky

Miss Annalee Welday to Wed Vernon Stevens This July

Miss Annalee Welday will marry Vernon Stevens in July. The shower honoring the bride was hosted at the A. J. Pauba home, 1515 Seventh Avenue SE, with guests including Mrs. Mildred Campbell and the Misses Lois Martin Gertrude Steege Frances Haas Marion Van Fossen Ersell Price Maude Bourgeret Verba Parker Iva Stevens and Catherine Frei.

Rosaleen Dietz Edna Hillgeson A. J. Pauba Seventh Avenue SE Annalee Welday Vernon Stevens Mildred Campbell Lois Martin Gertrude Steege Frances Haas Marion van Fossen Ersell Price Maude Bourgeret Verba Parker Iva Stevens Catherine Frei

Miss Stickles to Attend Texas Centennial in Dallas

Miss Mary Ellen Stickles granddaughter of Mrs. W. W. Roy of 213 Sixteenth Street SE visits her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Roy in Chicago before joining her mother Mrs. Pauline Ragsdale of Springfield Illinois for the Texas Centennial in Dallas. She plans to stay about a month.

Mary Ellen Stickles W. W. Roy Sixteenth Street A. L. Roy Chicago Ill Pauline Ragsdale Springfield Dallas Roy

St Pauls Methodist Church to Host Picnic Luncheon

The general aid group will hold a 1 p.m. Friday picnic luncheon in the church dining room marking the year's final meeting. Dr. A A Brooks will speak and Miss Bertha Pownall will install the new executive committee including Mrs B R Abbey and Mrs J W Barnett as leaders with ten district chairmen.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church B. R. Abbey J. W. Barnett L. M. Downing W. E. Warren G. C. Rich F. W. Mulson

Birthday Party Honors Jo Ann Slavik Aged One

Mrs. Joe Slavik hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering at 118 Eighteenth Avenue SW to celebrate her daughter Jo Ann's first birthday. Many relatives and friends attended, including Mrs. Tony Scolaro with An toinette and Marion, and numerous other guests with their children and family members.

Joe Slavik Eighteenth Avenue SW Jo Ann Tony Scolaro Antoinette Marion Patricia Jean Fitzpatrick Paul Marsh Donald Dolores Frank Havlik, Jr Rosemary E. Dvorak Elaine Joe Dvorak John Cepowski V. Knight Ben Sojka Bobby Beverly Armon van Skike Barbara Ann Joe Dytrt Joe P. J. Chapman Marilyn Rose Martinek Zula Cacek Lillian Wood Donald Neuert Kay Ann Lillian Dougherty Nancy Lee Joe Stefan

Picnic at Ellis Park By Beta Sigma Phi Members

Nineteen members of the Sigma chapter attended a Wednesday picnic at the Ellis park duck pond. The social committee in charge included Fern Cherry Ao Brown and Lucille Barer.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Duck Pond Ellis Park Fern Cherry Ao Brown Lucille Barer

Mrs Percy Woolwine Hosts Jolly Sixteen Friday

Mrs Percy Woolwine of 821 Seventh Street SW will entertain the Jolly Sixteen Friday afternoon at her home.

Percy Woolwine Seventh Street

Beeson Brothers Hold Annual Reunion at Ellis Park

The four Beeson brothers held their annual reunion at Ellis Park on Tuesday. Attending were Earl Beeson of Des Moines and his children Everett Robert Justin Merrietta and Laurance, Harry Beeson, Ed Beeson and his daughters Margaret Jean and Marilyn Jane, Clarence Beeson and daughter Clarice Doreen, all descendants of Mrs Emma Ford of Hawthorne Drive SW.

Beeson Ellis Park Earl Beeson Des Moines Everett Robert Justin Merrietta Laurance Harry Beeson Ed Beeson Margaret Jean Marilyn Jane Clarence Beeson Clarice Doreen Emma Ford Hawthorne Drive

Carrie Downer to Wed Walter Humphry in Candlelight Ceremony

Miss Carrie Downer of Aurora will marry Walter F. Humphry of Cedar Rapids in a candlelight home ceremony. The service will be conducted by Rev. Oliver K. Black of Detroit with wedding music by Mrs. John Ehlers and Helen Humphry. Guests include extended family from Aurora, West Union, Lamont, Volga City, Oelwein, Fayette, Cedar Rapids, and Detroit. The couple will reside at 521 Thirty-fifth Street, Cedar Rapids.

West Union Carrie Downer J. A. Downer Aurora Walter F. Humphry Cedar Rapids H. R. Humphry John Ehlers Helen Humphry Oliver K. Black Detroit Mich University of Iowa Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity Wilson and Company Canada Humphry Thirty-fifth Street Sarah Fitzgibbons Eugene Fitzgibbons Arlington Henry Jennings Volga City Harold Downer Morris Swenson Oelwein Lyle Jones Lamont Myrna Pieplow Mildred Pardee Harry Humphry Robert Helen Robert Hoover Detroit, Mich Denver Adams W. K. Humphry Fayette J. M. Frey Wadena

Eighteen Members Attend Breakfast at Ellis Park Duck Pond

Eighteen members of the Home Garden club attended a Wednesday morning breakfast held at the duck pond in Ellis Park. The social gathering reflected the group’s local community activity and hospitality.

Home Garden Club Duck Pond Ellis Park

Vinton Couple Wed at Trinity Methodist Parsonage

Miss Ethel Burkhart daughter of Mr and Mrs James Burkhart and Earl Gross son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Gross both of Vinton were married Thursday morning at Trinity Methodist parsonage by Rev Elton D Wells. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Howard Burkhart and James Burkhart. The couple will live on a farm near Vinton.

Ethel Burkhart James Burkhart Earl Gross Nicholas Gross Vinton Trinity Methodist Parsonage Elton D. Wells Howard Burkhart

Dinner guests visit in Jackson and Seattle area

Mr. and Mrs. John Morse of Jackson Michigan and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Stodola with their daughter Janice Ann were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Anderson at 1805 Higley avenue SE on Wednesday evening.

John Morse Jackson, Mich Lester Stodola Janice Ann A. T. Anderson Higley Avenue

MacKenzies Visit Relatives in Las Plumas Family Notice

Mr. and Mrs. K F MacKenzie of Las Plumas California bring their children Beverly Jean and Norman Day as they are guests of Mr and Mrs F D MacKenzie at 1007 Thirtieth street NE.

K. F. MacKenzie Las Plumas Calif Beverly Jean Norman Day Mr. MacKenzie Mrs F. D. MacKenzie Thirtieth Street

Making Slip Covers Successfully Step by Step Guide

Clear instructions for sewing slip covers including pinting patterns directly on chairs, darts at curves, basting seams, and finishing with French seams or corded edges. Includes avoiding tear risk with seam allowances and placket tricks, with diagrams and a 40 page booklet available for 15 cents from Cedar Rapids Gazette Home In.

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Annual D of I Picnic Draws 200 Attendees at Bever Park

About 200 members and guests of Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle Daughters of Isabella attended the group's annual picnic at Bever park. Arrangements were led by chairman Mrs Harriet Kelly with helpers Miss Clara Kelly Miss Hazel Moore Miss Kathryn Pogge and Mesdames Vina Turner Mary Smith Isabel Zimmmerman Mary Smith Mary McDonnell Kathryn Gleason Goldie Johnstone and Marie Reith.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Bever Park Harriet Kelly Clara Kelly Hazel Moore Kathryn Pogge Vina Turner Mary Smith Isabel Zimmerman Mary McDonnell Kathryn Gleason Goldie Johnstone Marie Reith

Picnic Breakfast Honors Mrs Schmidt Before Eastern Trip

Mrs Karl J Schmidt of 321 Twenty second Street NE was honored at a Thursday morning picnic breakfast at Ellis Park river pavilion. The couple will depart July 1 for an extended eastern tour visiting Washington DC New York City and Syracuse New York with ten guests present.

Karl J. Schmidt Twenty-second Street Schmidt River Pavilion Ellis Park Mrs. Schmidt Washington, D. C New York City Syracuse N. Y

Montz Family Heads to Smoky Mountains for Vacation

Miss Wanda Montz her brother Dr. Fred J. Montz and Mrs Montz with their son Robert of Lowdon depart Thursday for the Smoky mountain region in Virginia to spend the next two days or weeks reading unclear.

Wanda Montz Fourth Avenue SE Fred J. Montz Montz Robert Lowdon Smokey Mountain Virginia

Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Miller’s Home

Mrs Neal Miller hosted the W P C bridge club at her Robins area home on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs George Maxfield and Mrs Milton Pflughaupt, with Mrs Howard Hurt as a guest.

Neal Miller W. P. C. Bridge Club Robins George Maxfield Milton Pflughaupt Howard Hurt

Narbers’ Tulsa visitor party stays with relatives

Mrs Donald Showman of Tulsa Oklahoma visits her sister Grace Narber and sisters Helen and Mildred at 1607 Maple Drive NW. She is accompanied by her sons Donald and Homer Narber. The families are hosting the guests for a short stay.

Donald Showman Tulsa, Okla Donald Homer Grace Helen Mildred Narber Maple Drive

Pauline Linder Is Honored On Eighth Birthday

Pauline Linder daughter of Mr and Mrs John Linder 290 Highland Drive NW was honored on her eighth birthday at a party at their home Wednesday Guests included Nadine Walters Dorothy Clark Doris Jensen Evelyn Hall and Barbara Birch Mrs I A Buffington attended as special guest.

Pauline Linder John Linder Highland Drive Nadine Walters Dorothy Clark Doris Jensen Evelyn Hall Barbara Birch I. A. Buffington

Lines Hatzedek Society Picnic at Thomas Park

The Lines Hatzedek society hosts its fourteenth annual picnic this Sunday at Thomas Park. Members and friends are invited to join races and games starting at 2 p.m. Ice cream and drinks will be provided, attendees should bring picnic requirements.

the Lines Hatzedek Society Thomas Park

Club Institute Draws Cedar Rapids Women to Iowa City

A group of Cedar Rapids women will join attendees from across Iowa for a club institute in Iowa City on Friday and Saturday. The event is sponsored by the Iowa State Federation of Women’s Clubs and the University of Iowa Extension Department. Listed from Cedar Rapids are Mrs. W. R. Foor president of the Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club and numerous other club members.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa City Iowa State Federation of Women’s Clubs Extension Department University of Iowa W. R. Foor

International relations picnic set for Tuesday

Members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club international relations study group will hold a picnic luncheon Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Bever Park's large pavilion. All past presidents are invited and attendees should bring the usual picnic requirements.

Cedar Rapids

Miss Meyn Resigns Postville Post to Take Wyoming Ill Appointment

Miss Margaret Meyn daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry G Meyn of 1211 Sixth street NW has resigned her teaching post at Postville to take charge of speech English and Latin at Wyoming Illinois She is pursuing a master’s degree in speech at the University of Iowa this summer.

Margaret Meyn Henry G. Meyn Sixth Street Postville Wyoming, Ill Miss Meyn University of Iowa

Ww Cc Tu To Make Bouquets For Anamosa

Members of the east side W C T U will make 200 bouquets for the men at the state reformatory at Anamosa Saturday at the home of Mrs. Hazel Compton 611 Nineteenth street SE. Mrs T D Carnes is chairman of the committee of six in charge of the work. Members and friends with flowers to contribute are asked to call Mrs Carnes or bring flowers to Mrs Compton by Saturday noon.

State Reformatory Anamosa Hazel Compton Nineteenth Street T. D. Carnes

Miss La Rue Leaves For Long Beach for Vacation

Miss Frances La Rue daughter of Capt. Frank La Rue of 524 Forest Drive SE left Wednesday afternoon for Long Beach California where she will spend the next two months remaining in dormitory housing and traveling bands during her stay in the city territorial region long beach plans are noted.

Frances la Rue Frank la Rue Forest Drive Long Beach Calif

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Phoenix O. L. Beckers George Miss Welday Miss Stickles ST. Paul's General Aid Jolly Sixteen Beeson Family Reunion Walter Humphry Andersons Stitute West 19Th Street New York, N. Y D. OF I Miss Montz Mrs. Miller Narbers Kook-Kwick Kook-Kwick Canner Lines Hatzedek Society Derive Robinsons Colonial Food Shop Third ST. SE Wei Second Street Ww. Cc. T. U Miss LA Rue Killian Kotex Hutchinson’s Mother Hutchinson Billy Hutchinsons Good Housekeeping
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