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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1934

Page

6

Shakespeare Club Sponsors Hamlet Third Production

The Monday Shakespeare club hosts the third production of the Community Players modernized Hamlet at the Montrose hotel terrace. Guests will be entertained during the performance with refreshments between acts. A cast and production staff party follows at the Roosevelt hotel, with about twenty attending, and a dinner is planned at the Petrick home for next Tuesday.

Monday Shakespeare Club Community Players Montrose Hotel Terrace Shakespeare Club J F McLaughlin George Newland FP R Geyer H D. Peters Roosevelt Hotel Fred Petrick Frank Carne Petrick Eighth Avenue SE

Beattie Bridge Tournament III Set Friday at Roosevelt

The third in Mrs. George E. Beattie’s bridge series at Hotel Roosevelt is set for Friday at 7 45 pm. Open to all, cups will be awarded for high scores across the five tournament series with trophies to be given at the conclusion.

George E. Beattie Hotel Roosevelt

Mrs Roy Colt Hosts Card Club Luncheon

Mrs Roy Colt of 396 Twenty-first Street SE entertained a card club at a luncheon held Wednesday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Roy Colt Twenty-first Street Cedar Rapids Country Club

TOB Club Meeting Attended by Mrs Harvey Niles

Mrs Harvey Niles hosted a TOB club gathering on Wednesday afternoon. First prize went to guest Miss Marietta Ross, second to Mrs William Hughes, and consolation to Mrs William Kiepa. Other attendees included Mrs Ed Hardy, Mrs Janes Krueger, Mrs Loraine Schrader, Mrs James Jennison and Mrs Burt Haidy.

TOB Club Harvey Niles Marietta Ross William Hughes William Kiepa Ed Hardy Janes Krueger Loraine Schrader James Jennison Burt Haidy

Hamiltons Host Dinner For Twelve Friends

Mr and Mrs James E Hamurer of 2344 Linden Drive SE entertained twelve friends at a dinner party at their home on Wednesday evening.

James E Hamurer Linden Drive

Forsythes Observe 37th Wedding Anniversary At Home

Mr and Mrs Charles W Forsythe hosted a dinner Sunday night at their 60t H avenue NW residence surrounding their 37th wedding anniversary. The couple married in Cedar Rapids thirty seven years ago and built their home thirty six years ago, the first house west of the North Western railroad tracks on H avenue. They have a son, Howard O Forsythe, residing in the city.

Charles W Forsythe H Avenue Myr Mrs. Forsythe Cedar Rapids North Western Forsythes Howard O. Forsythe

Marriage notice for Mildred Muller and Herman Marty

Mr and Mrs Charles A Muller of South English announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred to Herman Marty of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was held at Lancaster on November 25, 1933. Mrs Marty is a St Luke's Nurses' Training School graduate. Mr Marty is the son of Mr and Mrs F P Marty of 109 Tenth Street SE. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Charles A Muller South English Mildred Herman Marty Cedar Rapids Lancaster Marty St Luke's Nurses’ Training School F P Marty Tenth Street

Turley Wedding Anniversary Party At 1603 Seventh Avenue

Friends honored Mr and Mrs W A Turley with a Saturday evening gathering on their wedding anniversary at 1603 Seventh Avenue SE. Guests included Misses Eddy Schipper Drahos Lohman Krumm Stookey OConnell Blayney and Messrs Adams Henecke Drahos Droahos Jr. Prizes went to Miss Blayney John Drahos Mrs Adams and Miss Schipper.

W A Turley Seventh Avenue SE Margaret Eddy Marie Schipper Martha Drahos Rose Drahos Agnes Lohman Cleora Krumm Mannie Stookey Buena Stookey Florence O'Connell Eutonia Blayney Gertrude O'Connell Stookey Rollie Adams Walter Henecke John Drahos John Droahos, Jr

Birthday Party Honors Cisler Couple at 1212 Oakland NE

A birthday gathering for Mr and Mrs Harry R Cisler was hosted at 1212 Oakland road NE. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Cisler, Jr. Mr and Mrs Warry Glessner, Mr and Mrs R B Stehr, Mrs John Gill, Mrs Walter Sedgewick, Estee Witte, Bernice Cister, Alma Taylor, Mildred Sedgwick, Harold Maloney, Roy Goodwater, Kenneth Wagner, and William Haritakis. Pinochle was played in the evening.

Harry R Cisler Oakland Road Frank Cisler Warry Glessner R B Stehr John Gill Walter Sedgewick Estee Witte Bernice Cister Alma Taylor Mildred Sedgwick Harold Maloney Roy Goodwater Kenneth Wagner William Haritakis

International Relations study group meets at Joanna Hagey home

The International Relations study group of the AAUW will meet at Mass Joanna Hagey’s home at 1029 Fourth Avenue SE on Friday at 7 30 pm. Mrs Mark Young will review key features of economic relations with Brazil and Mrs J Ives, who has visited South America, will discuss domestic and social customs as she has observed them.

A.A U W Joanna Hagey Fourth Avenue Mark Young Brazil J . Ives South America

Dinner Honors Newleywed Mr and Mrs Dixon

Mr and Mrs Andrew Peterson hosted a dinner Saturday night for the newly married Mr and Mrs Wuilliam Dixon of Vinton formerly Mrs Ruth Ringsmith. Eight guests attended. Ring’s Tyra circle met Wednesday with Mrs O S Wilson and others visiting Mrs Culver and Maxwell. A business meeting was chaired by Mrs Culver. A report on recent Iowa events followed in the afternoon.

Andrew Peterson F.fth Wuilliam Dixon Vinton Dixon Ruth Ringsmith Stee Cross Ring Tyra Arenas O S Wilson F Owen R OB Culver Maxwell Culver Linn Iowa

TriLp'rs an class event at St Pauls Sur hoo

A local class from St Pauls Sur hoo held a social evening at 8 PM on Mordasy 44 Fidhth avenue SPF. Mrs Crares F MD attended with a guest. The event featured a lively mix of games and refreshments for attendees.

TriLp St Pauls Sur Hoo Pierce Crares Fidhth Avenue

W A A Members At Coe Tea Guests

More than 100 members of the Womens Athletic Association at Coe gathered in the women's gymnasium for tea. Nelson Vance Russell spoke on "No Coaches, No Cheer Leaders" and shared impressions of sports in England. Dean Mary Bell presided while Carmen Cosner Miriam Judicsch and Helen Hannum led the committee.

Womens Athletic Association Coe WAA Nelson Vance Russell England Dean Mary Bell Calendulas Tall Tapers Carmen Cosner Miriam Judicsch Helen Hannum

New Study Group Formed on Adolescent Issues in Roasete

A first of its kind study group in the Roasete area gathers both mothers and fathers to discuss adolescent problems. The March 12 session will cover Boy and Girl Relationships led by Mrs George Keyes. Mrs d M Tallmar organizes the group with Mrs Thomas Hardiman as librarian and Mrs Mary Hubbard as secretary. The group uses Leta S Homeworth’s The Psychology of the Adolescent as its textbook.

E.tv Roasete't PT Teyac D M Tallmar George Keyes Jesson Thomas Hardiman Mary Hubbard S C Stooxes Leta S Hoineworth

Tuesday Art Club Members Dine At Swan Home

Mr and Mrs. T E Swan hosted the Tuesday Art club at 515 Forest Drive SE with 27 guests. After dinner the group played bridge with prizes awarded to Mrs C T Houser, Mrs George Kn aus, Mrs Orville Hepnes, J C Mahannah, Charles E. Nelson and Walter French.

T E Swan Forest Drive Lee Eckert Fifteenth Street Art Club Flags Bridge C T Houser George Knaus Orville Hepnes J C Mahannah Charles E. Nelson Walter French

Three Pegs Comedy At Bethany Church Plays This Week

Bethany Congregational church presents a three act comedy The Three Pegs on Thursday and Friday evenings at the church The play shows the difficulties of being charitable with a cast including Jeanette Wright Ruth Blaine Marjorie Blaine Bernadette Bell Maxine Bliss Edna Haller and Lois Poland.

Bethany Congregational Church Jeanette Wright Ruth Blaine Marjorie Blaine Bernadette Bell Maxine Bliss Edna Haller Lois Poland

Birthday Party For Sheila Ann McDermott

Mrs R W McDermott of 1516 Sixth Avenue SE hosted a birthday party for her daughter Sheila Ann on her fourth birthday. Guests included Rae McDermott Sher ley Mac Smith Marilyn Safely Joan Sponar Louise McDermott Doris Jensen Donald Wilson Tommy Wilson Jack Hiegle Mary Hiegle Catherine Morgan and friends Mrs Sam Wilson Mrs Joe Sponar Mrs William E Morgan Mrs F B Parrott Mrs William Jensen Mrs F A Safely and Mrs Charles Hiegle.

R. W McDermott Sixth Avenue SE Shiela Ann Rae McDermott Shirley Mac Smith Marilyn Safely Joan Sponar Louise McDermott Doris Jensen Donald Wilson Tommy Wilson Jack Hiegle Mary Hiegle Catherine Morgan Sam Wilson Joe Sponar William E. Morgan F B Parrott William Jensen F A Safely Charles Hiegle

Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Gladys Hauser in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Walter Berry hosted a birthday dinner at 162 Kenmore Street NE Monday honoring Miss Gladys Hauser. About five hundred was played later. Guests included Gladys and Velma Hauser Marguerite Faulkener Esther Rohrbacher Olive Lewis Esther Flitsch of Cedar Rapids and Hilda Stirm MaryJorie Atchison Faye Hauser Edna Heller of Alburnett.

Walter Berrys Kenmore Street Gladys Hauser Gladys and Velma Hauser Marguerite Faulkener Esther Rohrbacher Olive Lewis Esther Flitsch Cedar Rapids Hilda Stirm MaryJorie Atchison Faye Hauser Edna Heller Alburnett

Surprise Birthday Party Planned for Vivian Conway

A surprise party was held at Vivian Conway's home 214 Seventh Avenue SE on a Wednesday evening. Prizes at balance were won by Misses Marie Hronek and Marian Lana. Attendees included Virginia Moeraan, Lois Stewart, Christina Bjornsen, Mildred Chmelice, Bethel Zook, Mery Wrymer, Bernice Doucall, Evel Klima, and Viola Ressler. Refreshments were served by Mrs Amby Conway and Mrs John Petraclka.

Vivian Conway Seventh Avenue SE Bance Marie Hronek Marian Lana Virginia Moeraan Lois Stewart Christina Bjornsen Mldred Chmelice Bethel Zook Mery Wrymer Bernice Doucall Evel Klima Viola Ressler Amby Conway John Petraclka

Mrs Lowe Hosts Daughter Adah’s Birthday Party

Mrs P E Lowe of 2923 C Avenue NE entertained in honor of her daughter Adah’s eighteenth birthday Wednesday evening. Mrs M C Kendal and Mrs Rat Reastine assisted. The event featured cards and games with guests Thelma Kerdint Hever Hilda Jean Rutarp Adah Lave George Davidson Norman Jacobson Rob Rep Bob Emery and Lester Dorcas.

P E Lowe C Avenue Adahs Axteenth M C¢ Kendal Rat Reastine Lowe Thelma Kerdint Hever Weher Hilda Jean Rutarp Adah Lave George Davidson Norman Jacobson Rob Bob Emery Lester Dorcas

Jolly Ramblers Prize Winners At Cards Event

The Jolly Ramblers held a Wednesday card session at Wes Wal Wihenborge 904 Sivthaterie SE. Prizes were won by Mrs Flen Wolenborge and Mrs Lee Boeror.

Jolly Ramblers Mre Flen Wolenborge Lee Boeror

Society Notes From Mis A Sechlintz Home Event

A group of five hundred attended the Wednesday gathering at Mrs C G K Strasser’s residence 713 Sevenh Street SW Mis A Sechlintz hosted a fist pipe and beet second prize went to Mrs Wo am Tque. Miss Dobrov left for San Francisco with her daughter Mrs Geerer Taylor who had been ill for some time.

CG KK Strasser Dobrov Rave Avenue San Franceca Mrs Geerer Taylor

Carewell Bar Hosts Graver Prine Family Gathering

Mro and Mre Graver Prine and family were surprised by a Carewell Bar gathering at their home Friday. Attendees included Kudina family, Lloyd Carson, Frank Marousch, Fred Krall, James Besa, Anna Machula, George Nike, Leen Revara, Ethel Keall, Rose Cusva, Machwa family, Krizek family, Niko family, Mover family, Silvers, Lesher, Harper, Rich, Soukup, Graw, Grover Payne and others.

Mro Graver Prine Carewell Vis Tors Kudina Ther Fimuy Lloyd Carson Frank Marousch Fred Krall James Besa Anna Machula George Nike Charles Bazex Leen Revara Keith Cire Ethel Fla Keall Rose Cusva Wiliam Frank Marousek M O Eddie Machwa Charles Clarence Krizek Louis Nikodim Frankly Dorothy Mover Stuart Silvers Margaret Lesher John Harper Melvvn Kenneth Rich Leo Soukup John Graw MI Ard Grover Payne

Alpha Gamma Delta Pledges Entertain Members at Dinner

Alpha Gamma Delta sorority hosted an evening of entertainment for Coe College chapter undergraduates at the Hotel Roosevelt. Seated guests and program participants included Misses Ruby Knaupp Doris Cutler Florence Seebach Lenore Stark LaVon Buchanan and others, with Nadine Shank LaVon Buchanan Mary Lou Heaton and Helen Hughes in charge of arrangements.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe College Hotel Roosevelt Ruby Knaupp Doris Cutler Florence Seebach Lenore Stark LaVon Buchanan Nadine Shank Mary Lou Heaton Helen Hughes Ruby Hknaupp Nedra Arendts Betty Erwin Nancy Shields Marianne Dvorak Nylene Brown Vigla Mehrhaus Anna Sich Betty Veluman Verna Zhorne

Initiation Ceremonies Honor Five New Members

At 430 p.m. the Alpha Al Delta rooms hosted initiation services followed by a formal dinner at Mrs. Koffron's tea room on First avenue. Each new pledge received a wrist corsage of sweet peas and tea roses as the loving cup ceremony proceeded. The initiates announced were Hetty Kay of Monticello, Virginia Rezab of Oak Park Ohio, Anna Mae Sexton of Sourney, and Mary Louise Sigmund with Mae Suzette Longueville of Cedar Rapids.

Alpha al Delta Rooms First Avenue F Sourney Mary Louise Sigmund and Mae Suzette Longueville Cedar Rapids

Nurses Honor Guests With Luncheon At Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs EB G Kieck Mrs Neva Bower Mrs Walter Nesper and Miss Louise Zabarsky invite the Graduate Nurses club to a luncheon at 130 Saturday at the Roosevelt hotel. The club observes guest day and each nurse may bring a guest. Reservations by Friday morning with a hostess.

EB. G. Kieck Neva Bowser Walter Nesper Louise Zabarsky Graduate Nurses’ Club Roosevelt Hotel

Ladies Bridge Party Hosted By Mrs Boland

Mrs. Pearl Boland entertained a group at her home on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Helen Barron Marguerite Bolenbaugh Genevieve Dolan Mrs Hannely Williams Mrs Bernadette Gilbertson and Ruth Bettner. Prizes at bridge went to Miss Beltner Mrs Gilbertson and Mrs Williams.

Pearl Boland Second Avenue SE Helen Barron Marguerite Bolenbaugh Genevieve Dolan Hannely Williams Bernadette Gilbertson Ruth Bettner Bridge Miss Beltner Gilbertson Williams

Luncheon Held by Mrs Ray Repstine for Happy Thought Club

Mrs Ray Repstine hosted a Happy Thought club luncheon at 3117 E avenue NE on Wednesday. Guests included Mesdames J T Kousky Linn McGinnis Tessie Doty Mary Walker Ethel Harde P E Lowe and Miss Ruth Lowe with a floral centerpiece of pink roses snapdragons and sweetpeas.

Ray Repstine Avenue NE Happy Thought Club Mesdames J T Kousky Linn McGinnis Tessie Doty Mary Walker Ethel Harde P. E. Lowe Ruth Lowe

Kensington Iowama Club Meeting Set for March

The Iowama club Kensington is to be held March 8 at the home of Mrs Oscar Lundquist 1111 Third Street SW instead of March 1 with Mrs John Ecklund as assistant hostess.

Iowama Club Kensington Oscar Lundquist Third Street John Ecklund

Misses Edna and Mariam Dieman Return from Chicago

Misses Edna and Mariam Dieman returned Tuesday after a week away to attend performances of the Monte Carlo Russian ballet in Chicago.

Edna Mariam Dieman Chicago Monte Carlo

Club notices: picnics and meetings across lodges

Valley Camp No 2136 Royal Neighbors of America schedules a picnic supper Friday at 6 30 p m for members families and juveniles. Daughters of Neborah and Deborah groups meet Friday evening. Ambar Grotto auxiliary holds 730 p m meeting at Sokol hall with social hour to follow. PTA auxiliary luncheon at Elks club 1 p m with election of officers. Alcazar Zuanna session Friday evening. Moosehall plans April official visit by Niagara Falls official Ashaghi Anna Jarvis.

Valey Camp Valley Camp No Royal Neighbors of America Daughters of Neborah Daughters of Deborah Girls’ Club of the Maccabees Thelma Derr Fifth Street Ambar ‘Grotto Auxiliary Sokol Hall South Side Commercial Club Grotto Womans Auxiliary The Elks Club Harry Fisher Leo Stepanek Alcazar Zuanna Moosehall Ashaghi Anna Jarvis Niagara Falls Ont

Fox trimmed coats set fashion with blue and gold furs

In a 1934 fashion note Amos Parrish describes spring coats using fox and long-haired furs with blue beige and gold brown tints. Detachable cape styles push fur near the throat and across the back for a monastic hood look, with narrower fluffy furs to soften a wintry appearance.

Amos Parrish

Church Women to Meet for Devotions and Study at Church

The Woman's Association of the First Congregational Church will gather Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the church house for devotions led by Mrs. P. R. Geyer and a study on An Appreciation of the Negro Race. Mrs. W. S. Newell will discuss poetry, music by Mrs. L. R. Gerhardt, and Negro spirituals sung by Miss Lilyan Shepard. Hostesses are Mrs. Kirk Gibbs, Mrs. R. G. Stevenson, and Mrs. F. P. Shean. Trinity District Captains of Trinity Methodist will meet Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the E M Surry home, 403 Eighth Avenue SW.

Woman's Association of the First Congregational Church Church House P. R. Geyer W. S Newell L. R. Gerhardt Lilyan Shepard Kirk Gibbs R. GC. Stevenson F. P. Shean Trinity Trinity Methodist Church E M Surry Eighth Avenue SW

St Elizabeth's Guild to Meet at Mrs Shepard's Home

St Elizabeth's guild of St John's church will meet Friday at 1 PM at the home of Mrs J J Shepard 501 Thirty third Street NE.

St. Elizabeth's Guild St Elizabeth's Guild St John's Church J J Shepard Thirty-third Street

Westminster Woman’s Missionary Luncheon Announced

The Woman's Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church will hold its annual luncheon Friday. Members plan a social gathering with a program and luncheon to support missionary work.

Westminster Society Woman's Missionary Society of Westminster Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Women Plan Meeting and Event

The Women's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church schedules its annual meeting Friday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Nettie Neff and Miss Laura Tarmer 1544 B avenue NE Mrs G W Chaney leads devotions Miss Catherine Adams sings and Dr Robert Little will be the guest speaker inviting all women to attend reservations via Mrs R R Williamson 2 4696.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Nettie Neff Laura Tarmer B Avenue NE G. W Chaney Catherine Adams Robert Little

Ladies Aid Plans Friday Picnic Luncheon at Trinity Home

The Ladies Aid society of Trinity Home for Aged Women sets a Friday lunch at noon with each member to bring usual picnic supplies. Appointed chairmen include Mrs. George Walsh for the kitchen, Mrs. A. B Curtis for the dining room, and Mrs. C. 3B. Frye for entertainment.

Ladies Aid Society Trinity Methodist Church Home For George Walsh A. B Curtis

Central Park Missionary Society Meets at Murray Home

The Missionary Society of Central Park Presbyterian church will convene at the home of Mrs. F G Murray on Friday to discuss the upcoming outreach and plans for the community. Members are urged to attend and participate in the discussion.

The Missionary Society of the Central Park Presbyterian Church F. G Murray

Day at 2 30 P M Devotionals Led by Margaret Lozier

A brief notice states a devotionals gathering will be held at 2 30 p m with Margaret Lozier leading. The event centers on a Japanese tea rs.

Margaret Lozier

Missionary Society Meetings Around Town This Friday

Various church groups schedule Friday afternoon sessions at 2 30 with lessons led by Mrs George Korteling Mrs Lucy Sampson Miss Jennie Allen and Mrs Frank Talbott. Officers to be elected and installed include hostesses and program leaders.

St Elizabeth's Circle to Meet for Friday Luncheon

St Elizabeth's circle of the Immaculate Conception church will meet in the school parlors Friday at 1 for a luncheon. Members are asked to take sandwiches. Mrs. W. Hollom and Mrs. F X Foran will be hostesses.

St. Elizabeth's Circle St Elizabeth's Circle

Growth in U. S. Airports Reaches 2183 in 1933

The number of airports in the United States rose to 2,183 in 1933, up 71 from the previous year, reflecting expansion in aviation infrastructure during the period.

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