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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1936

Page

14

Military Ball At Coe College Promises Grand Evening

Outstanding social event of the year at Coe college is the annual military ball to be held Friday night in Memorial Coliseum. The program includes the honorary coed cadet colonel, a grand march, drill squad exhibition, and initiation of Scabbard and Blade pledges.

Coe College Memorial Coliseum Crack Coe Delores Andre Virginia Drake Helen Harless Audrey Noble Helen Searfoss Patricia Burkhalter Catherine Cooper Mary Gage Gayle Schroeder Nancy Shields Paul J. Vevin Scabbard and Blade

Mrs Marshall Hosts Birthday Luncheon for Mrs Hayett

Mrs Clare R Marshall 355 Pleasant Drive SE hosted a noon luncheon at her home Thursday honoring her mother Mrs Ia W Hayett on her birthday. Guests included Mrs Hayett Mrs E O Fiske Mrs Harry L Marshall Mrs Grace Scarf Mrs Anna Boteler and Mrs Thomas Owen.

Clare R. Marshall Pleasant Drive Iia W. Hayett Hayett E. O. Fiske Harry L. Marshall Grace Scarf Anna Boteler Thomas Owen

Rutherford Family Returns from Miami Beach Encampment

Raymond H. Rutherford and Mrs. Rutherford with their sons have returned to 1902 B avenue NE after spending two weeks at Archway Ocean Villas in Miami Beach Florida. The involving party enjoyed a seaside vacation and describes the family gathering.

Raymond H. Rutherford B Avenue NE Miami Beach Fla

Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Luncheon Set at Mrs Wheeler Home

Alumnae of Kappa Kappa Gamma will meet for a Friday noon luncheon at 370 Nineteenth Street SE the home of Mrs Glenn Wheeler. Hosts include Mrs Horace G Hedges and Mrs Wheeler.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Glenn Wheeler Nineteenth Street SE Horace G. Hedges Wheeler

Kemp Couple Return From Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank M Kemp have returned from six weeks in St Petersburg and Miami Florida, residing at 325 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE.

Frank M. Kemp Twenty-fifth Street Drive St. Petersburg Miami Fla

Dinner Honors City Art Supervisor Edwin Bruns and Wife

Intermediate grade art teachers gathered at the Commonwealth tea room Wednesday for a dinner honoring Edwin J. Bruns art supervisor and Mrs Bruns. Mrs Bruns received flowers. Prizes were awarded to Ruth Snyder and Ethel Shean with the traveling prize going to Bernice Wechsler.

Commonwealth Tea Room Edwin J. Bruns Bruns Ruth Snyder Ethel Shean Bernice Wechsler

Girl Reserve Clubs Present Two One Act Plays

The Y's Players and Peppiettes will perform two one act plays at 8 p.m. at the YWCA. Interludes of music and tap dancing accompany the shows. The plays include Sauce for the Goslings and Mrs Coulson's Daughter.

Y’s Accana

Miss Schellhase Leaves Cedar Rapids Ties For Atkins

Miss Arlene Schellhase of Keystone has left after a visit with Mr and Mrs J W Walterick at 408 E Avenue NW. A former Cedar Rapids resident she now teaches at Atkins moving to new teaching post.

Arlene Schellhase Keystone J. W. Walterick E Avenue NW Miss Schellhase Cedar Rapids Atkins

Mrs Bell Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Widmer at Home

Mrs J Hamilton Bell hosted a Wednesday noon luncheon at 545 Knollwood Drive SE honoring Mrs J Max Widmer. Mrs Widmer of 2336 Blake Boulevard SE will travel with her sons Max C Widmer and Peter to Arizona for a two month stay starting next week.

J. Hamilton Bell Knollwood Drive J. Max Widmer Widmer Blake Boulevard Max C Widmer Peter Arizona

Dutch Treat Dinner for Bridge Club Members

Bridge club members meet for a Dutch treat dinner Thursday evening at the Commonwealth Tea Room. Covers will be laid for tea, followed by bridge at the home of Mr and Mrs George Otis at 2520 Meadowbrook Drive SE.

Commonwealth Tea Room George Otis Meadowbrook Drive

Bridge Club Meets After Lunch at Mrs Wagner’s

Following a Dutch treat lunch at the Commonwealth tea room on Thursday noon, bridge club members proceeded to the apartment of Mrs Paul R Wagner in the Commonwealth for an afternoon of bridge.

Commonwealth Tea Room Paul R. Wagner Commonwealth

Katherine Pingel Weds M A Voss in Belle Plaine Home

Katherine Marie Pingel daughter of John and Louisa Pingel of Belle Plaine and Mandus A. Voss of Keystone Luzerne were married Wednesday at 6 p m at the bride's parents home. Rev F Starke officiated before a grate fire. The bride wore a blue ensemble with pink rose and sweet pea corsage. A dinner followed. The bride taught in Benton county rural schools and attended the University of Iowa and Iowa State Teachers college. The groom farms in Keystone Luzerne area and the couple will reside on a farm southeast of Belle Plaine.

Belle Plaine Katherine Marie Pingel John C. Pingel Mandus A. Voss Luzerne Henry Voss Keystone F. Starke Pingel University of Iowa Phi Mu Sorority Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Benton County Voss Henry Voss, Jr Cherry Voss Claus Koeppe Starke Fred Rieck Lillie Rieck John Pingel Ralph A. Unthank Carl Pingel Phyllis Bailey Kathryn Cleo Francis Donovan

Eagle Den cub pack meets at McKee home

Eagle Den pack No. 2 sponsored by Van Buren PTA met Wednesday evening at 1302 E street SW. Mrs. Carl Sippie missionary from Japan spoke on life of Japanese boys and discussed boys day celebrated May 5 in Japan. Members present included George Aldous Harold Stanek Burton and Robert Watkins James McKee and Mrs. Lloyd McKee den mother. Guests were John McKee Lawrence Kimball Willard Owens and Rex Kline.

Eagle den Cub van Buren P. T. A James McKee E Street Carl Sippie Japan George Aldous Harold Stanek Burton Robert Watkins Lloyd McKee Den John McKee Lawrence Kimball Willard Owens Rex Kline

Duplicate bridge winners named at Mrs Moore’s residence

Mrs A J Diebold and Mrs Grant Munger won the duplicate contract bridge game on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs S P Moore’s home 1630 First Avenue East. Second prize went to Mrs K H Kehrer and Mrs W P Rohrbach. The next game in the series is set for March 11.

A. J. Diebold Grant Munger S. P. Moore First Avenue E K. H. Kehrer W. P. Rohrbach

Dorothea Foster Davis Weds Edwin Brookfield Butler

Invitations announce the wedding of Dorothea Foster Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs J Stuart Davis of Des Moines formerly Cedar Rapids to Edwin Brookfield Butler of Des Moines. The ceremony is March 21 at 4 PM at Plymouth Congregational Church Des Moines with a reception at the Davis home 416 Forty-ninth Street Place Cedar Rapids guests expected.

Dorothea Foster Davis J. Stuart Davis Des Moines Cedar Rapids Edwin Brookfield Butler Davises Plymouth Congregational Church Davis Forty-ninth Street Place

Gage Couple Visiting Pasadena Winter Home in California

Dr. and Mrs. Harry M. Gage of 1945 Second Avenue SE are spending time in California. They were guests of Mrs. George B. Douglas at Brucemore in Pasadena and expect to return next week.

Harry M. Gage Second Avenue SE California George B. Douglas Brucemore Pasadena Gage

Mrs Katterjohn Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Franklin Katterjohn of 1935 Blake Boulevard SE entertained members of her bridge club at luncheon Thursday at the Country Club.

Katterjohn Franklin Katterjohn Blake Boulevard Bridge Club Country Club

96 Attend Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Ninety six members attended the March meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford Post No 5 held Tuesday evening in the Memorial building with Mrs. Gilbert Martin presiding. Miss Elizabeth Bender spoke of her Community house work and junior activities chair Mrs. Earl Heinze announced a March 14 meeting at 10 a.m. at the Memorial building. Mrs. Martin noted a March 25 picnic supper honoring past presidents. Mrs. Kadlee reported on the presidents and secretaries conference at the Savery hotel in Des Moines in February. Miss Agnes Knapp sang with Meriwyn Pollins. the Fitzpatrick twins performed dances with their mother. Numerous committee reports followed from chairmen including Miss Jean Gunn, Mrs. Parrish, Mrs. Kanský, Mrs. Schirm, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs. Lundquist, Mrs. Haegg, Miss Rugh, Mrs. Koch, and Mrs. Decker. Mrs. Eleanor De Groat won the door prize and refreshments were served by Mrs. Wieland's division.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Building Gilbert Martin Elizabeth Bender Community House Earl Heinze Martin John Kadlee, Jr Savery Hotel Des Moines Agnes Knapp Meriwyn Pollins Fitzpatrick Twins Marie Ann Balcar R. T. Fitzpatrick Jean Gunn F. C. Parrish Walter Kansky Louis Schirm M. V. Fisher Edwin Lundquist National News H. E. Haegg Mabel Rugh L. V. Koch Roy Decker Eleanor de Groat John Wieland

Picnic Honors Mrs. Carl Sipple on furlough from Japan

Mr and Mrs Lloyd K McKee hosted a Wednesday evening picnic dinner at 1302 K street SW honoring Mrs Carl Sipple formerly Edna Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Martin 1200 Sixth street SW The Sipple family on a year furlough from Sendai Japan have done advanced work at Columbia University and plan to return to Tokio in August where Mr Sipple will attend a language school for one year Guests included the Chivertons Olvers Lubben and the McKee sons James and John

Lloyd K. McKee K Street Carl Sipple Edna Martin J. H. Martin Sixth Street Tokio Japan Sipple

Officers club hosts luncheon at Mrs Currier’s home

Mrs Laura Currier of 524 I ave NW hosted the Officers club of the Women s Relief corps Tuesday afternoon with a luncheon preceding the business session. Present were Mesdames Abe Pilicer Myra Neubauer Emma Burmeister Laura Currier Ella Frear Sarah Slocum Minnie Lukehart Florence Sherman Cora Farley Anita Endsley Jeannie Endsley Eva Kisinger and Miss Lois Follen.

Laura Currier I Avenue NW Women’s Relief Corps Abe Pilicer Myra Neubauer Emma Burmeister Ella Frear Sarah Slocum Minnie Lukehart Florence Sherman Cora Farley Anita Endsley Jeannie Endsley Eva Kisinger Lois Follen

Kensington club hosts St Patrick theme tea

Mrs Charles Klersey and Mrs Earl Schuyler entertained the Ladies Aid to the B of R T at Kensington Tuesday afternoon. Twenty two attended with Mrs James Myron in charge and Mrs Harry Beall winning the autograph prize. St Patrick theme appeared in refreshments and decor. Mrs Anna Dimmock to host next Kensington gathering.

Charles Klersey Earl Schuyler L. A Kensington James Myron Harry Beall Anna Dimmock

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Event Highlights Neutrality Debate

Twenty two members of the current events department attended a Wednesday meeting at the Cedar Rapids Woman's club home. Mrs C B Clark led a discussion on Neutrality Its Desirability and Difficulty, with members sharing topics of interest. Hostesses at the luncheon were Mesdames H G Heiserman W L Harrison and C H Darner.

Cedar Rapids

Jolly Ramblers Meet at Mrs Leinbaugh Home

Mrs. R. H. Leinbaugh hosted the Jolly Ramblers at her Center Point Road NE residence on Wednesday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. A. Phillips and Mrs. Tom Kendall.

R. H. Leinbaugh Center Point Road Jolly Ramblers A . Phillips Tom Kenall

Camp Fire to Present Friday Film Program at Franklin School

Camp Fire girls present a 7:30 p.m. movie program Friday in the Franklin school auditorium to raise funds for their Grand Council Fire on March 28. Robert Bickel lends A Thousand Miles of Iowa Rivers by Canoe and Niagara cave footage. F Cruz Hahn operates the projector. Mrs. L. D. Dennis narrates with girls singing. Franklin High School woodwind and string groups perform under Roland Moehlmann. Admission is charged to cover auditorium use.

Benjamin Franklin School Camp Fire Girls Iowa Robert Bickel Niagara Cave Decorah Camp Huaga Bickel F. Cruz Hahn L. D. Dennis Franklin High School Roland Moehlmann Franklin Memorial Auditorium Grand Council

Frances Herr to Wed John G Clauson

Wallace H Herr announced the engagement of his daughter Frances Mae Herr to John G Clauson son of Mr and Mrs Walter Clauson The couple married Jan 9 in Galena Illinois The announcement dinner featured a large white wedding bell and green decor Guests included Lucille McGowan Hazel Brown Ruth Clauson and others They will reside at 621 I Avenue NW after March 15.

Wallace H. Herr Tenth Street Frances Mae John G. Clauson Walter Clauson First Avenue Galena Percy Reid McMahan Kenneth McLees Cedar Rapids Clauson Grant High School National Oats Company Mr. Clauson Cedar Rapids Transfer Company I Avenue NW Lucille McGowan Hazel Brown Ruth Clauson Margaret Barcus Anna Nichols Mayme Marsden Dorothy Sullivan Thora Herr Henry Tiege Clarence Gorton Jack Leonard Frank Janu Bruce Clauson

Toddville Pair Wed In Walker Home Ceremony

Darleen Phillips daughter of the Shadwicks of Toddville and Carleton Schantz son of the Schantzes of Walker were married Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the home of Rev. FE Winslow Brown 1401 Washington avenue SE. The bride wore a powder blue suit with gray accessories and a roses and jonquils corsage. Schantz, a Walker High School graduate, farms near Walker and the couple will reside there.

Darleen Phillips Ross Shadwick Toddville Carleton Schantz Jacob Schantz Walker Winslow Brown Washington Avenue Schantz Walker High School

Play presented by Mesdames at Wednesday Social club

The Mesdames John Lloyd Delia New land John Miller and F W Davis presented a play at a Wednesday Social club gathering hosted by Mrs C E Nelson 1526 Washington avenue SE. Mrs J E Cumberland assisted with refreshments.

John Lloyd Delia Newland John Miller F. W. Davis C. E. Nelson Washington Avenue J. E. Cumberland

Jolly Eight Club Meets at Mrs Merklin Home

Mrs Gertrude Merklin hosted the Jolly Eight 500 club gathering at her address 1731 K avenue NE. Attendees included Mrs Wittke, Mrs Harbert, and Mrs Littleton. The next meeting will be at Mrs Paul Blake’s home 1745 O avenue NW.

Gertrude Merklin K Avenue NE Jolly Eight 500 Club Fred Wittke C. M. Harbert Florence Littleton Paul Blake O Avenue NW

Pavlis Home Welcomes Miss Jean Davis For Weekend

Mr and Mrs Joseph F Pavlis host Miss Jean Davis of Ottumwa as their guest this weekend She will attend the Coe military ball on Friday and the Tau Kappa Epsilon dinner dance at the Roosevelt hotel on Saturday night.

Joseph F. Pavlis E Avenue NW Jean Davis Ottumwa Davis Coe Tau Kappa Epsilon Roosevelt Hotel

Right and Wrong Letters in Letter Writing Tips

A practical guide on writing proper letters contrasts Emma and Ruth's letters, noting handwriting, stationery, and etiquette. It advocates choosing clear salutations and closing phrases, suggests improving form, and promotes a Home Institute booklet with letter templates to order via coupon.

Harry Emma Ruth Jimmie Sally Home Institute

Name Please Print Name and Address Plainly

The notice requests individuals to print their name and full address clearly. It specifies street city and state details to be included for proper identification and mail delivery.

P T A Council Discusses Goals and Activities

P T A groups reviewed annual goals in an open forum at the board of education building. Highlights included social events to boost membership, donations of milk and clothing, sponsorships of Scout groups, immunizations, and a drive to promote National Parent-Teacher magazines.

P. T. A. Council Board of Education Kenneth Kohl

Officers Named for Alpha Xi Delta at Coe College

Alpha Xi Delta at Coe College announced new officers for the coming year at a dinner after six women were initiated Thursday. New officers include Blanche Lichtenstein president Elizabeth Kay vice president Mary Lou Sigmund recording secretary Evelyn Northcott corresponding secretary Anna Sexton treasurer Jean Dunlap chaplain Mae Longueville marshal Phyllis Neessen Journal correspondent Vivian Rochau Pan-Hellenic representative Jane Huston scholarship chairman Carmen Scott historian Gertrude Shoemaker rushing chairman Frances Henry social chairman. Initiates at the chapter rooms before the dinner were Huston Dunlap Northcott and Elsie Stone Neessen and Scott.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Coe College Commonwealth Tea Room Blanche Lichtenstein Grand Mound Elizabeth Kay Monticello Mary Lou Sigmund Cedar Rapids Evelyn Northcott Anna Sexton Sigourney Jean Dunlap Neessen Scott Ann Helscher Miss Rochan Rose Miss Kay Doris Garner

Hadassah Anniversary Observed With Purim Service

In celebration of Hadassah twenty fourth anniversary the local senior and junior groups hold an Oneg Shabbat at Temple Judah Friday at 8 p.m. Rabbi David Polish conducts the Purim service, candle lighting follows, with Mrs. Herman Licht arranging. Mrs. Raymond Klass leads the senior group and Harriet Gillman presides over the junior.

Hadassah Temple Judah David Polish Herman Licht Raymond Klass Harriet Gillman

Mrs Wilbert Baker Hosts Party for Daughter's Seventh Birthday

Mrs Wilbert Baker of 112 Sixteenth Street SE entertained at a Wednesday afternoon party at her home honoring her daughter Mary Ann on her seventh birthday. Guests included Patricia Morehead, Joan Newton, Betty Dooley, Bonnie Lou Wenke, Elma Jean Batch elder, David Barnhizer, Bobby Madison, Peter Stamats, Reid Jeffrey, Roland Appleton and James Neitz.

Wilbert Baker Sixteenth Street SE Maree Ann Patricia Morehead Joan Newton Betty Dooley Bonnie Lou Wenke Elma Jean Batchelder David Barnhizer Bobby Madison Peter Stamats Reid Jeffrey Roland Appleton James Neitz

Mrs Flora Davenport Celebrates Eightieth Birthday

Flora Davenport was honored at a surprise party Wednesday by relatives and friends for her eightieth birthday. She lives with Mr and Mrs John Forbes at 824 Third Avenue SW.

Flora Davenport

Malta Chapter No 415 O E S Stated Meeting

Malta chapter No 415 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a stated meeting on Saturday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic hall. A social hour follows with refreshments. All members are invited.

Malta Masonic Hall Order

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