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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1939

Page

12

Younger Set Coasting Party Plans Amid Snow

Members of a supper club in Cedar Rapids organize a coasting and skiing party on Friday night despite heavy snowfall. They will start with a Dutch treat supper at Miss Betsy Blaise home, then ski at Cedar Rapids Country Club and end with games and dancing at Miss Diane Marshall home. Attending members include Betsy Blaise Diane Marshall Barbara Harmer Kathryn Barngrover Betty Ford Katharine Safely Martha Lou Smith Mary Shaffer Charys Lenzen Louise Gage.

Betsy Blaise Karl P. Blaise Eighteenth Street Cedar Rapids Country Club Diane Marshall Clare R. Marshall Crescent Street Misses Blaise Marshall Barbara Harmer Kathryn Barngrover Betty Ford Katharine Safely Martha Lou Smith Mary Shaffer Charys Lenzen Louise Gage

Local Shower Honors Newly Adopted Baby Naney Beth

Mrs Walter O Schultz hosted a Wednesday evening shower at her home for Mrs L S Loudon after the Loudons adopted a baby girl named Naney Beth aged three months. Twenty guests attended as gifts were opened and pink white refreshments were served with floral decor.

Walter O Schultz B Avenue Joseph W. Steiner Garden Drive W Lawrence Vinton Road F. J Hollands Twentieth Street

Jim Ramsey Honored at Iowa State College

Jim Ramsey son of Mr and Mrs J C Ramsey 1753 B avenue NE is one of four veterinary medicine students at Iowa State college Ames honored with election to Phi Kappa Phi honorary scholastic fraternity He studies under Dr Ben H Peterson at Coe college and will graduate in June after four years at Iowa State

Jim Ramsey J. C. Ramsey Avenue Iowa State College Ames Phi Kappa Phi Ben H. Peterson Coe College Towa State

Montgomerys Return From Eight-Week Southern Trip

The Rev. Mr and Mrs W A Montgomery of 2325 Hillcrest Drive SE returned Thursday afternoon after an eight week motor journey through the south. They visited the east and west coasts of Florida, plus Winter Haven Orlando and St Petersburg.

W. A. Montgomery Hillcrest Drive South Montgomerys Florida Winter Haven Orlando St. Petersburg

Mrs Boynton Hosts Art Club Friday Readings

Mrs E P Boynton of 2335 Blake Boulevard SE welcomed Art Club members Friday afternoon. The program featured a reading from the book Good Society by Walter Lippmann.

E. P. Boynton Blake Boulevard Art Club Walter Lippman

Local Youth Lee Thomas Visits Home for Weekend

Lee Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Carl D Thomas of 2267 Washington Avenue SE arrived Thursday evening to spend the weekend with his parents. He is a student at Kemper Military Academy in Boonville Missouri and will return to school Monday.

Lee Thomas Carl D Thomas Washington Avenue Lee Kemper Military Academy Boonville

Mrs Rosenwald Leaves After Visiting Files

Mrs Hans H Rosenwald returned to Chicago Friday after a visit with her sister Mrs Edward H Files and Dr Files at 2618 Bever Avenue SE.

Mrs. Rosenwald Hans H Rosenwald Chicago Edward H Files Dr. Files Bever Avenue

Congenial Club Buono Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Schultz

The Congenial club met Thursday at noon for a picnic luncheon at 1036 Sixth Street SW hosted by Mrs. F P Schultz. Bunco prizes went to Mrs. W J Kos and Mrs. G S Platzer. Other attendees included Mesdames J H Martin F H Winters C A Forsythe T A Dill L H Crow and G E Dennis. The next meeting will be a St Patrick s luncheon with Mrs Platzer.

F. P. Schultz Sixth Street Bunco W J Kos G. S. Platzer J H Martin F. H Winters C .A. Forsythe T A Dill L. H Crow G. E. Dennis St Patrick's

Camp Fire Rehearsal to Prepare for City Council Fire

The second of four rehearsals for all city Camp Fire groups takes place Sunday afternoon. East side groups meet at 3 p.m. at St. Paul s Methodist church while west side groups meet at 4 p.m. at Trinity Methodist church. Every Camp Fire girl is asked to attend.

East Side St. Paul's Methodist Church West Side Trinity Methodist Church

Kenwood Presbyterian women elect officers in circle meeting

The women’s circle of Kenwood Presbyterian Church met at Mrs Gordon Buckley’s home and elected officers: Mrs George S Holmes president, Mrs A L McClenahan vice president, Mrs Paul C Hanson secretary, and Mrs D Miller treasurer. A picnic luncheon followed with March activities planned, including a doughnut sale and a group visit to Moen Funeral Home.

Kenwood Presbyterian Church Gordon Buckley George S. Holmes A. L. McClenahan Paul C Hanson D. Miller Moen Funeral Home

Jolly Neighbors Meet Highlights Prizes Awarded

The Jolly Neighbors gathered Thursday with Mrs Charles Packingham at 827 Fifth Avenue SE. Bunco prizes went to Mrs Melinda OConnor Mrs Ted OBrien and Mrs Joe Yarbough. Next meeting set for March 16 at Mrs Lester Scotts 1020 Thirtieth Street NE.

Charles Packingham Fifth Avenue Buneco Melinda O'Connor Ted O'Brien Joe Yarbough Lester Scott Thirtieth Street

Bridge Club Social at Mrs Leinbaugh’s Home

Mrs Rhuben Leinbaugh hosted the Easy Aces Bridge Club at 1006 Center Point Road NE on Thursday afternoon. Refreshments were served and prizes awarded to Mrs Emma Potter Mrs Leo Smith and Mrs William Kurtz.

Rhuben Leinbaugh Center Point Road Easy Aces Bridge Club Emma Potter Leo Smith William Kurtz

Heavenly Hop Dance At Y W C A Saturday

McKinley Group hosts Heavenly Hop at the YWCA ballroom Saturday night from 8 to 1. Patricia Marshall chairs the affair with Sylvia Lehti in charge of tickets. Decorations committee includes Janet Owens and others. celestial theme features eclipse and telescope dances. Students from other high schools are invited in pairs.

Patricia Marshall Sylvia Lehti Janet Owens Lucile Harris Doris Campbell Blair Lines Blanche Mohn Barbara Barry Rebecca Hallman Doris Cone McKinley Club

Birthday Honors for Mrs E J Smith at Cedar Rapids Home

Relatives and friends from Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Waterloo gathered at the home of Mrs E J Smith 1248 Favenue NE Feb 26 to honor her on her birthday Luncheon was served and covers were laid for twenty Mrs Smith received gifts.

Cedar Rapids Des Moines Waterloo E J Smith

Service circle of the King's Daughters holds luncheon meeting

Ten members met Thursday at 125 Twenty-seventh street NE for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. E M Shunk with Mrs. E B Rohn assisting. Mrs Myron Mason gave devotions and Mrs. Earl Schuyler presided. Committee reports were shared. The next meeting will be with Mrs. P A Siechert.

Service Circle of the King’s Daughters E. M. Shunk Twenty-seventh Street E. B. Rohn Myron Mason Earl Schuyler P. A. Siechert

Baby shower honors Mrs Tom Lekin Jr at Johnson home

Mrs Tom Lekin Jr was honored at a Sunday evening baby shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Carl Johnson at 208 I avenue NW. Pinochle games awarded prizes to Mrs Roy Conklin and Mr Johnson. Thirty seven guests attended the courtesy.

Tom Lekin, Jr Carl Johnson I Avenue NW Roy Conklin Johnson

Malta Chapter No 415 0 E S Meeting This Saturday

Malta chapter No 415 0 E S will meet Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic hall. Refreshments and a social hour will follow. All members of the order are invited.

Malta Masonic Hall Order

Garfield PTA executive wives host card party

Garfield P T A committee members entertained their husbands with a Thursday evening card party in the Glow room of the gas company. Attendees included many couples led by Mr. and Mrs. J J Kauzlarich and Mrs Elmer Norton among others.

Garfield P. T A Gas Company J. J. Kauzlarich Roscoe Rhodes J. L. Sebern Karl Thompson C. G. Barber Kenneth Reid L. Teeters Ray Ford H R. Langridge

Coe Junior Bands and Pupils to Perform Recital Saturday

Coe College music department presents a Saturday recital at 7 pm in Sinclair Memorial chapel featuring Miss Alma Turechek Miss Helen Mokress and others with Stanley Vesely directing the Coe junior bands. Accompaniments include Jean Denton Rawson Grosch and Marian Taylor among others with a varied program of band pieces and solos.

Alma Turechek Max Daehler Helen Mokress Eleanor Klouts Joseph Kitchin Grace Swab Stanley Vesely Coe College Sinclair Memorial Chapel Coe Jean Denton Rawson Grosch Marian Taylor Barbara Lick Honor Rupert Schumann Isabel Frankel Allegro Donald Johanos Allegro Ae Haydn Sheryl Ann Zalesky Love Sone Nevin Frances Kubovec Josephine Goss Little Susa Life Partner Mare Imbas Churchill Bangs Maid of the Mist Taks Sammy Leacox Nance Granados Jean Marie Horak Jean Morris Lotus L Cyril Scott Virginia McLean

Ritual jewels conferred at Beta Sigma Phi installation

Beta Iota chapter members received their ritual of jewels during a formal installation at the Montrose hotel. Ada Vedder led the ceremony with Lambda chapter colleagues assisting. a black and gold table decor theme marked the event.

Beta Iota Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel Ada Vedder Lambda Chapter Clarice Torgeson Robert Donahue Beta Jota Nelle Erwin Beta Iola Frances O'Meara Dorothy Lockridge Maxine Bendorf Mary Gibson Vinetta Tiffany Billa Cheney Marie Hronck Bernice Monahan Doris Grime Mary Hamer Audrey Carthers Anita Dolan Christine Bjornsen Dorothy Svee Dorothy Jensen Eleanore Condon Charlene Canaday Stella Chrnaoski

Bethany Mission Circle Honors Mrs Steege With Surprise Party

Members of the Bethany Mission circle at Bethany Lutheran church held a surprise birthday gathering for Mrs. Mark J. Steege at 1036 Maplewood Drive NE hosted by Mrs. A. H. Wagner. Prizes went to Mrs. George Dectz, Mrs. Harold Nelson, and Miss Wiebel. luncheon served for fifteen. gifts presented to Mrs. Steege. hostesses Mrs. Freda Jass and Mrs. Wagner.

Bethany Mission Circle Bethany Lutheran Church Mark J. Steege A. H. Wagner Maplewood Drive George Dectz Harold Nelson Wiebel Steege Freda Jass Wagner

Mrs Norberg Hosts Midboro Club Dessert Luncheon

Mrs. C. O. Norberg welcomed Midboro club members to a dessert luncheon at 527 Dunreath Drive NE assisted by Mrs. Farrell Huenger. High scores in bridge went to Mrs. Florence Spencer and Mrs. Helen Noll. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Winnie, and Mrs. T. N. Johnson. An evening party for husbands is planned March 29. The April meeting will be a Dutch treat luncheon.

C. O. Norberg Dunreath Drive Midboro Club Farrell Huenger Florence Spencer Helen Noll Spencer W. K. Winnie T. N. Johnson

Honor Couple Who Will Take Cruise

A couple about to embark on a southern cruise, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hann, hosted a dinner at Miss Lillick's tea room. The honored guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kosek, who will sail March 11 from New Orleans on the S. S. Sorvangen for a six weeks’ cruise to South America.

John J. Hann First Avenue E

Kensington gathering honors St Patrick theme in Columbia division event

Mrs A C Meakins hosted thirty members and friends of Columbia division L A O R C and spouses at her home 503 First Avenue W. Mesdames Hulsebus Paulson Allen and Bert Haynes assisted. Mrs Wayne Basler sang with accompaniment from Mrs L A Talbott as St Patrick s day decorations and refreshments complemented the evening.

A C. Meakins W. A. Hulsebus HA. Paulson A. C Allen Bert Haynes Columbia Division L. A Kensington Meakins First Avenue Wayne G. Basler L A Talbott

Consistory Party At Scottish Rite Temple This Evening

Members of the consistory will be entertained at a dancing and card party at the Scottish Rite temple tonight. Dancing runs from 9 to 12 with prizes for card games. Refreshments will follow the event.

Old Fashioned Party Planned By Sulitanni Camp Fire Group

Sulitanni Camp Fire members met at First Presbyterian Church on Thursday with Patty Fortune presiding. They planned an old fashioned party for next Thursday at Fortune home with costumes songs and dances and a box supper. Ida Mansfield circle of the Kings Daughters met Tuesday at Mrs Keehn’s home for lunch and book review tea on March 14 to celebrate the circle’s fifteenth anniversary.

Sulitanni First Presbyterian Church Patty Fortune Marian Taylor Ida Mansfield The King’s Daughters P. F. Keehn Glenway Drive J. E. Marson S. E. Coquillette

Mrs Nemec Hosts Birthday Party For Don Ald Joe

Mrs Joe Nemec Jr entertained guests at 918 Seventh Street SE for her son Don Ald Joe's second birthday. Whistles and balloons were favors as refreshments were served. Several neighbors and relatives including Mrs Lester Shulista Miss Evelyn Platz and Mrs Leo Smejkal assisted with the party.

Joe Nemec Seventh Street SE Donald Joe Lester Shulista Evelyn Platz Leo Smejkal Shulista Patty Lou Leonard Smejkal Leonard Bernard Theresa Bred Jackie Connie Louis Semoha Ed Stastny Bernice Ann Mayme Krall Frankie Billie Joe Shulista Jean Ann Dickie Jack Dwyer Corrine Mac

Betty Smith Hosts H. H. Club Evening

Miss Betty Smith entertained members of the H. H. club Thursday evening at her home. Games were played and refreshments served. Guests included Genevieve Creighton, Helen Loufek, Vera McEachron, Martina Rice and Virginia Wilson.

Betty Smith H. H. Club Genevieve Creighton Helen Loufek Vera McEachron Martina Rice Virginia Wilson

Mrs White Hosts Reminiscent Club Luncheon

Mrs Harold White entertained the Reminiscent club at her home 106 6 avenue NW with a luncheon. Guests included Mesdames Lloyd Eckert Frank Swanda Elsie Bradley E Penrod Jay Ludlow and Ed Dailey who presented a hostess gift.

Harold White Avenue NW Lloyd Eckert Frank Swanda Elsie Bradley E. Penrod Jay Ludlow Ed Dailey

Netoppew Camp Fire Meeting Honors Cedar Rapids Founding

The Netoppew Camp Fire group met Monday at the Van Buren school club room. Royal Holbrook spoke on the founding of Iowa and Cedar Rapids as part of the birthday honor.

Netoppew van Buren School Royal Holbrook Iowa Cedar Rapids

Miss Truhlicek Leaves For Chicago Visit

Frances Marie Truhlicek granddaughter of Mrs. Mary Gehn leaves for a two week visit to relatives in Chicago Wisconsin and Great Lakes Illinois.

Frances Marie Truhlicek Mary Gehn Chicago Wisconsin Great Lakes Ill

North Carolina Debt Limit Tied to Public Debt Growth

The North Carolina Constitution restricts state, county, and city borrowing to at most two thirds of the amount paid on the public debt in the two preceding years, for any two year period.

North Carolina

New Pontiff Once Sought To Don Monk Garb

Vatican City AP reports Pope Pius XII eight years ago sought a monk life and wore humble robes. He now reigns white as supreme Pontiff of the independent state, remaining secretary of state to honor his predecessor Pius XI.

Monk Vatican City Pius XII Pius XI

Maltese Cross Circle Holds Dessert Luncheon Meeting

Ten members attended a dessert luncheon at Mrs. Bert Haynes home 1120 Ellis boulevard NAV. Guest Mrs. Carrie Lang of Greeley joined. Mrs. Ira Moore led a short business meeting and devotions read No Pot of Gold by Charles Day. Members will sew at St Luke's hospital March 14.

Maltese Cross Circle Bert Haynes Ellis Boulevard Carrie Lang Greeley Ira Moore W. D. Elder Charles Day St. Luke's Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs, London W. A. Montgomerys Mrs. Boynton Kenwood Church Circle Wolf Second Street Gorind Mrs. Smith Mrs. Lekin P.T.A. Meetings Garfield Beta Iota Chapter Honor Mrs. Steege Mrs. Norberg R. C Sulitanni Camp Mrs. Nemec Qos Navy Killian Killian Company Mrs, White Netoppew Camp Miss Truhlicek Budget Shop Kresge Marys Sir Thomas Lipton Thomas Lipton Lipton America Ceylon Lipton's Tea GOOD Eeping Bureau
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