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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1936
Page
4
Mr and Mrs C W Bingham of 3300 First Avenue E were surprised honored at a 50th anniversary dinner hosted Monday by the Ladies Literary club and husbands. Forty guests attended as Max Dahler played. daughters JC Fisher and E H Sherman sent greetings.
Officers of chapter DK of the PEO were elected and installed at a meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. C D Hedberg. Mrs Williamson becomes president succeeding Mrs George Roe. Other officers include Miss Marian Wilson vice president and Miss Helen Hibnes recording secretary. Mrs W J Rinderknecht correspond ing secretary and Mrs Metta Burd treasurer. Mrs J M Tallman chaplain and Mrs W D Kennedy guard. Williamson and Wilson will represent the chapter at the state PEO convention in Ottumwa in May.
Thora and Frances Herr hosted invited members of the Vlan Lote Aloft club for a recent gathering. Decorations were red and white.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Stark celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house Tuesday afternoon at 1103 First Avenue W. They were married March 3, 1886, in St Josephs church at Stark settlement seven miles west of Cedar Rapids, and have resided in the area since. Golden roses and gold decor adorned the cake and tea table. Attending were Mrs Leon ard Stark, Mrs Albert Stark, Mrs Joseph Stark, Mrs Rob ert Stark of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs Robert John Stark of Milwaukee, Wis. The day began with a mass at St Patricks church led by Rev Father John Wiereck of Cedar Falls.
A meeting of the history and interior ture department of the Cedar Rapids Women’s club featured a Vorogram on many nationalities. Mrs Arthur Mott presided. Mrs Warren Hansen reviewed Around the World in New York by Konrad Bercovier, noting 22 of 52 New York newspapers are in foreign languages. Mrs Elton Yeager played country music. Mrs Stella Batch elder spoke on slang origins and challenges for foreigners learning English.
Alpha Gamma chapter initiates three members Tuesday afternoon at the chapter rooms. Elizabeth Gifford Ruth Vünden and Dorothy Phandarter named. Mrs BOM Well Tis Fghteenth Street listed as guest. Reservations may be made by calling 2-2642.
A short guide promotes home remedies to reduce cold duration and symptoms. It highlights nasal care and simple steps for prevention. It references products and routines for families to use at home to shorten colds and ease congestion.
Dr C T Hickok of Coe College spoke to the AAUW study group at Mrs Royal H Holbrook s home on Secord avenue about neutrality and the contraband of war He argued that enforcement of neutral rights has drawn the nation into wars of the past He explained the prewar and early U S stance and answered questions about the war in Ethiopia.
Members of Tupaw Camp Fire group gathered Saturday afternoon at the home of guardian Georgeson Bash, 67 Eighteenth Street, San Francisco. Decorations featured spring colors as Earl Ione poured, with mothers and church women in attendance and guests including Mrs Warre Praesident and other church workers. Hostesses were Rosado Bunce, Donna Laker, Dean Nax, Shirley Harvey, Reba Wilson, and Miss Buresh.
Mrs Richard Fahl entertained nineteen guests at a Seventh Street home party on Fifth Street NW in honor of her daughter Fyelon. Attendees included Bette Mitchell, Evedsam Hotter, Jon Davis, Clarice Karr, Nelie Tarth Nanew Karts, Betty Hae, Kelly Pore Von Pebordhe, Donne Sroller, Ray Allard, Denis Lewis, Buddy Mebochton, Bobby Edmonds and John Heder. Refreshments and pink decorations completed the event.
Winners So Sanders and Mir ROOF Gorman north south beat Was WON Sisone and Mrs Hod Rebertoom en tuind weet John Palmer and Mis ROS Hardenderf second north south. Three pars ted for second east west. Guests from New Orleans, Baton Rouge attended the event. Continuous family notices follow about visits and gatherings at Cedar Ragads and nearby towns.
Mrs Floyd Knapp, Camp Fire co founder, urged guardians to value simplicity and beauty in ceremonies at Central Park Presbyterian Church. She cited successful events from her years with Camp Fire and illustrated points with descriptions. Mrs John R Barlin outlined the March 28 grand council fire plans to be held in the Memorial building and noted surrounding towns already arranging attendance.
Pledges of Alpha Gamma Delta at Coe college were entertained at a Monday dinner at the Cedar Rapids Country club honoring undergraduate chapter members. Red and buff roses adorned the tables and Ruth Nehls chaired the arrangements committee. A second pre-initiation event is set for Tuesday with a chapter rooms spread and pledges to present their original skit afterward.
Raymond Coward spoke at a YWCA current events group meeting of the Business Girls League. Dorothy Whitmore led etiquette study for the dramatics group. Registration plans were set for the State Business and Industrial Girls Conference to be held in Cedar Rapids on March 14 and 15. Recreation followed the business session.
Thirty alumnae gathered Monday at Miss Wilma Myers home to hear Mrs. David Bleakley review Mary Queen of Scotland and the Isles by Stefan Zweig. In business, plans were set for international day to be observed in the United States and Canada on April 18.
Mrs Guie Cosa hosted a Sunday dinner at 113 Tenth Street SE honoring her parents Mr and Mrs R T Miller on their forty sixth wedding anniversary and celebrating Vic Millers sixty eighth birthday. George Ward of Mechanicsville attended as an out of town guest.
The past matrons association of Cedar chapter O E will meet Thursday at 1 pm for a luncheon at Mrs Adah Thompson's home 1527 A Avenue NE. Members should bring own dishes and silver. Hostesses are Mrs Lilan Myers Mrs Birdie Robinson Mrs Katherine Davis and Mr K Alderman.
The Ke Daughters circle held its first dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs Leonard Vo Ror on Fifteenth Street SE. Rufus B Culver of Linn County gave the admission, with Mrs D M Robertson and others attending. Officers elected included Mr Larry Gordon as president, Koch as vice president, Mrs Robertson as secretary, Mrs Mohn as treasurer, and Mrs Tappen. Dr Jesse McCowan named as representative. The circle’s charter was closed.
Mrs A E Harms of 362 Garden Drive SE will host the Vernon Heights Reading club on Thursday afternoon. Members are scheduled to gather for a literary session and social time at her residence.
Mrs G G Rapley of Evanston arriving Tuesday afternoon to visit her sisters. J S Arendts, 1721 A Avenue NE.
Beacon junior circle of the King's Daughters will meet Friday with Denna Jean Bolenbaugh at 1459 Bever Avenue SE.
Scientific sterilization was approved by 21 of 30 of Brazil's most prominent physicians and biologists who were circulated. Dr Renato Kehl told the first Inter American Conference on Mental Hygiene held here.
Chapter HJ of the P E O elected Mrs George Clements president at a Monday meeting at 216 Twentieth Street NE. New officers include Mrs Arthur Deamer vice president and Mrs Frank Orr recording secretary. Clements and Deamer named delegates to the state convention in Ottumwa in May. about thirty members attended.
Washington report says administration backing for a House bill to require firms with government contracts to observe labor standards similar to NRA rules. Rep Arthur D Healey introduced the measure after judiciary subcommittee study and cites Frances Perkins as supporting it. The bill bans contracts with child or convict labor and demands adherence to maximum hours and minimum wage schedules set by the labor department.
A bill requires all real work on government projects to meet the labor department standards, including subcontractors. Emergency agency projects would be exempt except for the agencies’ own regulatory standards.
A London theater displays the largest single piece rug ever made in England, measuring 100 feet by 43 feet and weighing about a ton. The spectacular import showcases traditional weaving artistry and underlines the venue's commitment to grand stage presentation.
A daily special offering Thursday features fried spring chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. The meal presents a hearty option for diners seeking classic comfort fare alongside a rotating daily special.
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