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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1936

Page

11

Fifty Attend Guest Day Bridge Luncheon At Cedar Rapids Country Club

The first guest day bridge luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club drew fifty attendees and prize winners. Mrs. Oliver Longuville and Mrs. Charles Byrnes top-scored. other prizes went to Mrs. Arthur Gertsen and Mrs. W. R. McEwen. Mrs. W. J. Neuzil led the event with Mrs. George Beattie assisting. another event is planned for July.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Oliver Longuville Charles Byrnes Arthur Gertsen Yarborough W. R. McEwen A. W. Doubrasky Lester Chadima W. J. Neuzil George Beattie Frank C. Byers

Mrs Kuhns Honored At Cedar Rapids Country Club Luncheon

Mrs George Kuhns of Hollywood visiting sister Mrs T P Rogers 1742 First Avenue E was honored at a Cedar Rapids Country Club luncheon and bridge party hosted by Miss Nelle Erwin 528 Vernon Drive SE. The event drew sixteen attendees.

George Kuhns Hollyawood T. P. Rogers First Avenue E Cedar Rapids Country Club Nelle Erwin Vernon Drive

Mrs Russell and Miss Guthrie Guests of W F Broeksmit

Mr and Mrs W F Broeksmit hosts at 1929 Second Avenue Southeast welcome Mrs Daniel Russell of New York City and her niece Miss Jean Guthrie as they arrive Monday evening. They plan to travel to Des Moines then on to Estes Park to reunite with Dr Russell. Miss Guthrie recently graduated from Mount Holyoke College.

W. F. Broeksmit Second Avenue SE Broeksmit Daniel Russell New York City Jean Guthrie Des Moines Estes Park Russell Guthrie William Guthrie Mount Holyoke College

Reginald B Figges Returns From North Visit

Mr and Mrs Reginald B Figge and daughters Gretchen and Janet of 2008 Grande avenue SE returned Sunday after visiting relatives in Ossian Decorah International Falls and Lake of the Woods.

Reginald B. Figge Grande Avenue SE Gretchen Janet Ossian and Decorah International Falls Lake of the Woods

George Crawford Returns Home From Boston Visit

George Crawford, soon to be a Harvard Medical School junior, arrived last weekend from Boston to visit his mother, Mrs. J. Lynn Crawford, at 2618 Bever Avenue SE.

George Crawford Harvard Medical School Boston J. Lynn Crawford Bever Avenue

Mrs Leonard Guests Of James and Grant Mungers

Mrs. T. M. Leonard of Buffalo and her son Talcott arrived Monday to visit her brothers and sisters in law Mr. and Mrs. James L. Munger at 321 Nineteenth street SE and Mr. and Mrs. Grant B. Munger at 1921 First avenue E.

T. M. Leonard Buffalo Talcott

Harry Chadimas Return From Colorado Trip

Mr and Mrs Harry Chadima of 831 Twenty third Street Drive SE returned Sunday from a two week trip to Colorado. They took their son Dick to Camp Cheley where he will stay for a month or six weeks.

Harry Chadima Twenty-third Street Drive Colorado Camp Cheley

Aunt Het Admonishes Odd Food Mixtures On Plate

Aunt Het proclaims she never eats incompatible foods together, insisting she avoids any mixture that would look awful on a plate. Her humorous rule elevates presentation to a personal dietary creed.

Mrs Ristine and Mrs Tschirgi Host Luncheon

Mrs. Arthur Tschirgi of 517 Nineteenth St SE and Mrs. Henry Ristine of 1974 Second Ave SE hosted a luncheon Tuesday at Gabel's lodge. The event honored Mrs. Paul Lee Hargitt and Mrs. Kenneth Adair of Indianapolis visiting with Mrs. Adair's parents Mr. and Mrs. W. La Plant of 2118 Blake Boulevard SE.

Arthur Tschirgi Nineteenth Street Henry Ristine Second Avenue Gabel’s Lodge Paul Lee Hargitt Kenneth Adair Indianapolis Adair W. la Plant Blake Boulevard

Sarah Palmer Leaves For Library School

Sarah Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer 525 Knollwood drive SE left Friday for Ann Arbor Michigan to attend the University of Michigan library school summer session She plans the entire year's course and expects to receive a degree in library science next June.

Sarah Palmer Robert Palmer Knollwood Drive Ann Arbor Mich Library School University of Michigan Miss Palmer

Family Picnic at Kenmore Golf Club

Kenmore Golf Club hosts a family picnic Thursday evening at 7 at the clubhouse followed by dancing. Reservations via Mrs Raymond Koffron at 9254.

Kenmore Golf Club Raymond Koffron

Mrs. James Gray to Visit Des Moines Parents

Mrs. James Gray of Des Moines will arrive Wednesday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Frink at 218 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE. She will be joined by her husband Friday and they will travel to Iowa City to spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gray, Cedar Rapids natives.

James Gray Des Moines Rollin Frink Twenty-fourth Street

Mrs Parks and companions head for Black Hills

Mrs George W Parks of 1754 D avenue NE and Miss Zoe Varney of 1739 D avenue NE travel Tuesday morning toward the Black Hills. They are joined by Mrs John Spratler and Esther Klemme of Milwaukee Wisconsin and will stop en route at the Varney ranch at Parkston Ss dD.

George W. Parks D Avenue NE Zoe Varney Black Hills John Spratler Esther Klemme Milwaukee Wis Varney Ranch Parkston

Kullander Reunion At Ellis Park Draws Family Guests

Members of the Kullander family gathered at Ellis Park for a reunion on Sunday. Attendees included Gustav and Mildred Kullander, Roy and Ruby Kullander with Steve, Clifford and Viola Kullander with Doris Pauline and Karl Robert, plus out of town guests Albert Kullander of Marion and Rudolf Kullander of Kansas City with LaVona and Marjory.

Kullander Ellis Park Gustav Kullander Roy Kullander Steve Clifford Kullander Doris Pauline Karl Robert Albert Kullander Marion Rudolf Kullander Kansas City LaVona Marjory

Mrs J W Hatch Honored At Cedar Rapids Affairs

Mrs J W Hatch of New York City visiting with her daughter Mrs Rockey T Newton and Mr Newton is the guest of honor at several events. Mrs Franklin E Katterjohn will host a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country club in her honor. Mrs Eugene C Hoyt entertained a small group at luncheon Monday.

J. W. Hatch New York City Rockey T. Newton Newton Blake Boulevard Franklin E. Katterjohn Cedar Rapids Country Club Hatch Eugene C. Hoyt Park Terrace

Mrs Hutchinson and Mrs Soper Return From East Trip

Mrs. Walter Hutchinson and Mrs. Harold Soper returned Monday from a ten day trip in the east. They attended the Chi Omega sorority convention at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia and several sessions of the Democratic convention in Philadelphia. They also visited in Washington DC.

Walter Hutchinson Harold Soper Washington Avenue la France East Chi Omega White Sulphur Springs W. Va Philadelphia Washington, D. C

Carlyle Andersons Visit Davis Home in Chicago Visitors

Mr and Mrs Carlyle Anderson of Chicago will arrive Thursday with their children Susan and Robert to visit Mrs George S Davis mother of Mrs Anderson at 1948 First Avenue East. Mr Anderson will return the first of next week while Mrs Anderson and the children stay longer.

Carlyle Anderson Chicago Susan Robert

Local Women Honored at V F W Convention

Miss Zelina Wiese elected department flag bearer at the state encampment in Boone June 23 to 27. Mrs. William White served as color bearer and Mrs. H. W. Huff on the officers reports committee. Addie Campbell of Davenport elected Ladies auxiliary president and Ernest Crane named department commander. Cedar Rapids attendees listed. 1937 encampment planned for Davenport.

Zelina Wiese Veterans of Foreign Wars Boone William White H. W. Huff Miss Wiese Addie Campbell Davenport Ladies Ernest Crane Des Moines Cedar Rapids Frank Vlasek A. S. Buckner Hugo Sindelar Walter Morris Florian Francis Lorain Mead M. C. Ray

Weldon-Bittner nuptials held at St Patrick's Rectory

Dorothy Weldon and Vernon Bittner were married Monday at St Patrick's rectory by Father Peters. Attendants were Julia Weldon and Maurice Bittner. The bride wore white chiffon with pink and blue floral corsage. the groom's party wore blue chiffon with yellow corsage. A breakfast for immediate families followed at 1018 Fifth Street NW. They will reside in Solon after a short wedding trip.

J. J. Weldon Dorothy Vernon Bittner F. J. Bittner Solon Peters St. Patrick’s Rectory Julia Weldon Maurice Bittner Weldon Joe George Fifth Street NW

Ellis announces daughter's marriage to Koons at First Christian

Mr and Mrs August Ellis announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to John F Koons of 701 First Avenue W The ceremony was Monday at First Christian Church with Rev Blaine Hyt en officiating Miss Esther Brockman and Albert Ellis attended The bride wore a blue sheer print dress with pink and white corsage They will live at 1617 Seventh Avenue SE

August Ellis Seventh Avenue SE Dorothy John F. Koons First Avenue W Blaine Hyten First Christian Church Esther Brockman Albert Ellis Miss Brockman

Birthday Surprise for Florence Campbell at Hallwood

A surprise dinner party honored Florence Campbell on her birthday at the Hallwood in Marion. Guests included C. E. Campbell J. A. Hanus Wilbur Hoffman Arthur Klassen Thelma Rickey Edith Munroe Charles Cutler Dial Behnke and Lyle Slater.

Florence Campbell Daniels NE Hallwood Marion C. E. Campbell J. A. Hanus Wilbur Hoffman Arthur Klassen Thelma Rickey Edith Munroe Charles Cutler Dial Behnke Lyle Slater

T. O. B. Club Meets

The Junior T. O. B. club met at Mrs. Ralph W. Day’s home at 119 First Avenue W on Monday evening with Mrs. Richard Butters as guest of honor. After the business meeting the group played cards and enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting is set for July 30 at Miss Helen McFarlen’s home, 1320 Third Street NW.

T. O. B. Club Ralph W. Day First Avenue W Richard Butters Helen McFarlen Third Street NW

Flower Day Held by W C T U at Anamosa Reformatory

The W C T U conducted its annual flower mission day Sunday at the Anamosa reformatory. About five hundred bouquets were given to the inmates, crafted by W C T U groups from Lisbon Mount Vernon Marion and Cedar Rapids. Marie Jones district director presided and Jeanette Mann state president spoke after returning from Tulsa. Music by the reformatory band and chorus accompanied the event and a noon picnic was held at the state park.

W.C.T.U Reformatory State Park

Mrs Jennie Beach Travels to Spirit Lake for Month

Mrs Jennie Beach of Clinton has left for Spirit Lake to spend July with her daughter Mrs Edith Harker. She is 82, in good health, and her son Guy Thomas of Minneapolis will join her there.

Jennie Beach Clinton Carrie Williams Third Avenue Spirit Lake Edith Harker Guy Thomas Minneapolis Beach

Mrs Park L Newbold Visits Texas Family and Dallas Centennial

Mrs Park L Newbold of 1500 Fifth Avenue SE returned from Texas where she visited her parents Mr and Mrs W S Clark at Wharton. She also attended the Dallas centennial event.

Park L. Newbold Fifth Avenue SE Texas W. S. Clark Wharton Dallas

California guest visits from Los Angeles

Ronald Valenta of Los Angeles, former resident of this city, is visiting with his parents at 526 Fifth street SE. He will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to visit his sister Mrs. E A Dengler. Valenta is vice-president of Rainbow Realty company of Los Angeles.

Ronald Valenta Los Angeles W. A. Valenta Fifth Street Milwaukee Wis E. A. Dengler Rainbow Realty Company

Silver Cross Circle to Meet for Breakfast at Mrs Conley Home

The Silver Cross circle of King's Daughters will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m. for breakfast at 1203 Elmhurst Drive SE the home of Mrs J L Conley. Members are asked to bring their own dishes.

Silver Cross Circle of King’s Daughters J. L. Conley Elmhurst Drive

St. Paul Visitors Leave After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs E D Yarcho of St Paul and their children John and Marilyn left last weekend after visiting Mrs J F Yarcho mother of Mr Yarcho at 1112 First avenue W and Mr and Mrs I W Yarcho brother and sister in law at 1915 Blake boulevard SE in St Paul.

E. D. Yarcho St. Paul John Marilyn Mr. Yarcho J. F. Yarcho First Avenue I. W. Yarcho Blake Boulevard

Entertain At Gabels Dinner Honoring Dorrs Of St Louis

Mr and Mrs W J McFadden at 139 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE host a dinner Tuesday evening at Gabels lodge in the Lower Palisades to honor Mr and Mrs E L Dorr of St Louis Missouri Guests include Mr and Mrs Gail Hunsacker Mr and Mrs Richard Bruch Miss Florence Dier and Frank Hird

W. J. McFadden Twenty-fifth Street Drive E. L. Dorr St. Louis, Mo Gabel’s Lower Palisades Gail Hunsacker Richard Bruch Florence Dier Frank Hird

Luncheon Held At Daniels Street Home In Honor Of Guest

Mrs. Mary Jenista hosted a luncheon at 1038 Daniels street NE for her sister Mrs. Frank Cerny of St Petersberg Florida. Eleven club members attended and played bingo with prizes won by Mrs. F Ulch Mrs. Anna Bredl and Mrs. E Harris. Mrs. J C Brant assisted with refreshments.

Mary Jenista Daniels Street Frank Cerny St. Petersberg Fla F. Ulch Anna Bredl E. Harris J. C. Brant

Knoxville visitors reunite with local kin this weekend

Judge and Mrs Norman R Hays of Knoxville and their children Lee Orr and Norman Jr visited here over the weekend with Mrs Hays parents Mr and Mrs L R Orr of 1418 Third avenue SE. They joined their son Lorin who had been visiting here in the Orr home and returned to Knoxville with them.

Norman R. Hays Knoxville Lee Orr Norman, Jr Hays L. R. Orr Third Avenue SE Lorin Orr

Mundens Return After Niagara Rochester Trip

Dr and Mrs R E Munden and their children Ruth Betty and Richard of 1625 Maple Drive NW returned late Saturday from a week long motor trip to Niagara Falls and Rochester New York Confirmation of travel and family members with full address listed

R. E. Munden Ruth Betty Richard Maple Drive Niagara Falls Rochester N. Y

Piano Recital by Elsa M. Johnson at Home

Thirty pupils were presented by Elsa M. Johnson in a piano recital at her home, 1815 Fifth Avenue SE, on Monday.

Elsa M. Johnson Mondey Fifth Avenue SE

Twenty-Sixth Morton-Kelly Family Reunion Held in Bever Park

The twenty sixth annual Morton Kelly reunion occurred at Bever Park on Sunday with sixty three attendees from Oelwein Hazleton Maynard Waterloo Waverly Burlington and Cedar Rapids. Otis Morton of Hazleton was elected president and Mrs Mark Loban of Oelwein as secretary treasurer. The 1937 reunion is planned for Lake Oelwein.

Morton-Kelly Bever Park Oelwein Hazleton Maynard Waterloo Waverly Burlington Cedar Rapids Charles K. Morton W. L. Finch A. E. Chase Gail Elizabeth Stoner W. Shepard Mannion Robert Ed Wine A. C. Maxwell L. F. Broberg A. B. Blunt Sharron Lee Gromman C. L. Gromman Seventh Avenue Otis Morton Mark Loban Lake Oelwein

Meeting of Grand Army of the Republic Post Postponed

T. Z. Cook post of the Grand Army of the Republic will not meet Saturday July 4. The next meeting will be held the first Saturday in August.

T. Z. Cook Grand Army of the Republic

Iowa News in Brief Highlights Local Weddings and Trials

A compilation from Mon tour to Davenport reports a birthday gathering for Mrs. E M Hufford near Mon tour, a Bible school closing in Conesville, Fred Boyer death near Chelsea, arrests for intoxication near Toledo, a Lenox marriage near Marengo, a Rutenbeck family reunion in Lost Nation, and engagements and marriages across Dewitt Manchester Bennett and surrounding towns.

Knights of the Niger Djerma Dress In Colorful Horse Trappings

Djerma horsemen in Niger region wear vivid capok mattress coverings on mounts and riders. Helmets combine sheet iron and copper in a striking, armor like display.

Niger Africa

Zemo Promises Relief for Skin Ailments and Itching

Advert says Zemo relieves rashes ringworm eczema pimples sunburn and skin irritations praised by millions as a clean dependable remedy for fami use. Insist on genuine Zemo 35 cents at all druggists.

Notice of sale in Iowa State Savings Bank receivership

In Linn County District Court Iowa D Bates Superintendent of Banking as Receiver seeks authority to sell real estate described as North Half of the East Nine acres of the NE quarter of the NW quarter Section 25 Township 83 Range 7 to raise 6250 dollars. Hearing set for July 6 1936 at 9 00 A M in Cedar Rapids court. Attorneys Mekota and Hutchinson represent the receiver.

District Court of Iowa Linn County D . Bates State of Iowa Iowa State Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowa State Savings Bank District Court Oe County D. Bates State of Joseph Mekota Walter R. Hutchinson D. W. Bates

Marriage at Saint Pauls English Lutheran Church

Rev Jerome Miller officiated at Saint Pauls English Lutheran Church wedding attended by Mr and Mrs Edward Stofen. The bride wore a white satin gown with white roses. Mrs Stofen wore blue lace and carried a blue and white bouquet. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's parents home and the couple will live there. CALAMUS sixth annual Gluesing family reunion held at Mechanicsville with seventy five present. Dorothy Thompson won first in the amateur contest. Beverly Kessler second. Helen Gluesing third. In guessing contests Fred Hanneman Marion Nelson Mrs Fred Gluesing Hannas Gluesing were winners. Next year officers named: Robert Thompson chairman Arthur Greve treasurer and Mrs Fred Gluesing and Mrs Lizzie Benton entertainment. BALDWIN relatives and friends gathered at the home of

Jerome Miller Saint Paul’s Edward Stofen Dorothy Thompson Beverly Kessler Helen Gluesing Fred Hanneman Marion Nelson Fred Gluesing Hannas Gluesing Robert Thompson Arthur Greve Lizzie Benton

Mrs Catherine Welch-McNamee Birthday Celebration

Mrs Freeman and Mr Freeman mark Mrs Catherine Welch McNamee Current mother in law’s 76th birthday. Born July 1 1860 at Princeton Missouri she moved to Esgate area as a baby. Married James McNamee April 2 1879 lived on a farm until his 1925 death. Survived by four living children plus ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren with one son deceased.

Freeman Current Catherine McNamee Catherine Welch-McNamee Jackson County Princeton Abisha Martha Jane Welch Esgate James McNamee Here McNamee Gertrude Morin Fred McNamee Minnie Stanton Mable Baldwin Charles

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