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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1937

Page

2

Visiting Beta Phi Alpha official honored by Coe College alumnae

Mrs. Oscar Wiberg of Blair Nebraska, president of Beta Gamma province, was honored by Coe College Pi chapter alumnae at a buffet supper hosted by Miss Carla Sgarlata. The event featured green and gold colors and a fireside chat about the Beta Phi Alpha convention in Blue Ridge North Carolina scheduled June 28 to July 2.

Oscar Wiberg Blair Neb Beta Gamma Beta Phi Alpha Coe College Carla Sgarlata C Avenue NE Verle Breed Eileen Diles Marie Perkins Margaret Schrodermier Beta Ph Alpha Blue Ridge N. C Wiberg Miss Schrodermier Bever Avenue

Mickel Named President of Malta Past Matrons

Mrs. WW. E. Mickel was elected president of Malta Chapter No 145 O E S at a Thursday dinner in the Commonwealth tea room. Other officers include Mrs. R. Patrick as vice president and Mrs. L. P. Davis as secretary and treasurer. Daisy Johnston was initiated as Junior matron and Erma Duncan affiliated as matron of Malta.

WE. Mickel Matrons Club of Malta O. E.S Commonwealth R. Patrick L. P. Davis Jackson Blizard Daisy Johnson Erma Duncan Jasmine Iowa City

Pinneys to Host Dinner and Bridge Evening

Mr and Mrs Eugene M Pinney of 1915 Ridgeway Drive SE invite guests to a Friday dinner at their home followed by a bridge game.

Eugene M Pinney Ridgeway Drive

Mrs James W Bell Hosts Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs James W Bell of 2532 Country Club Parkway SE entertained guests at a luncheon held Friday afternoon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

James W Bell Country Club Parkway SE Cedar Rapids Country Club

Navy Mothers elect Yuza commander at Sohol hall meeting

Mrs Mollie Yuza was elected commander of the Navy Mothers duty at a meeting at Sohol hall Wednesday following the resignation of Mrs Marie Petranek. Other new officers are Mrs Cora Cirison, liaison and Mrs Clara Tilton of Marion, matron at arms Mrs C C Hudnall presented Mrs Yuza with a corsage. Refreshments were served. Thirty three members were present.

Mollie Yuza Navy Mothers’ Duty Sohol Hall Marie Petranek Cora Cirlson Clara Tilton Marion C C Hudnall Yuza

Mrs Motier Shower Given for Miss Adelaide Gibson

Miss Dorothy Stark hosted a miscellaneous shower at her home on First Avenue in honor of Mrs E R Motier formerly Miss Adelaide Gibson who wed February 1013. Guests included Misses Francis Powers Alberta Michel Edna Dieman Marian Dieman and Mesdames Ross Cooper David Mitchell Mary Gibson and Robert Stark.

Dorothy Stark First Avenues Reathy E. R. Motier Adelaide Gibson Francis Powers Alberta Michel Edna Dieman Marian Dieman Ross Cooper David Mitchell Mary Gibson Robert Stark

Miss Esther Hasley Resumes Job Move to Georgia

Miss Esther Hasley leaves this weekend for LaGrange Georgia to take a position as manager of the shoe department at J C Penney company En route she will visit Mr and Mrs Hicks of radio station WSB in Atlanta while staying with her parents in Fairfax and her sister Miss Helen Hasley at 1813 C avenue NE

Esther Hasley Frank Hasley Fairfax Helen Hasley C Avenue LaGrange J C Penney Company Hasley

Miss Hartmean and Mr White Honored at Shower Party

Miss Helen Hartman and Raymond White were honored at a Thursday evening shower at the Church home 427 Nineteenth street NE. Guests included Miss Hartman Mr White and several relatives and friends.

Miss Hartmean MR. White Dorothy Erger Edna Mae Murphy Clark J Church Nineteenth Street NE Helen Hartman Raymond White Miss Hartman White Lloyd Lefebvre Chester White Lyle Jones Danny Driscoll Arnold Blessing

Eluta Tami Camp Fire Dinner Hosts Named

The Eluta Tami Camp Fire Group held a firemaker's dinner at Beverly Wright's home prepared by Thelma Norland Ruth Bokerney Jane Herdlicka and Beverly Wright. Attendees included Mrs A J Anderson guardian Verna Krogh Audrey Anderson Hildred Ann Muler Elaine Anderson and Mrs H B Wright.

Eluta Tami Beverly Wright Thelma Norland Ruth Bokerney Jane Herdlicka A. J. Anderson Guardian Verna Krogh Audrey Anderson Hildred Ann Muler Elaine Anderson H. B. Wright

Malta Chapter No 415 CES Meeting Notice

Malta chapter No 415 CES will meet Saturday at 7 30 pm at the Masonic hall. A social hour will follow the meeting and refreshments will be served.

Malta CES Masonic Hall

Junior Harmony Club Recital At Marshall Hall

The Coe junior harmony club meets at 1 pm Saturday in Marshall hall with a 2 pm recital featuring pupils Demmy Battin Sonny Bickel Danny Danforth Rawson Gorsch John Hickman Jimms Menor Elden Pugh Charles Woodruff Mary Low Carpenter Dorothy Rubias Jean Mortis Marjory Davis Douglas West Donald Mlubucek Dale Morgan Billy Sinatho Jacqueline TLerng Billy Simmons Betty Link Jean Anderson Billy Shuttleworth Rockey Daehler and Bryce Fisher.

Coe Marshall Hall Demmy Battin Sonny Bickel Danny Danforth Rawson Gorsch John Hickman Jimms Menor Elden Pugh Charles Woodruff Mary Low Carpenter Dorothy Rubias Jean Mortis Marjory Davis Douglas West Donald Mlubucek Dale Morgan Billy Sinatho Jacqueline Tlerng Billy Simmons Betty Link Jean Anderson Billy Shuttleworth Rockey Daehler Bryce Fisher

Martha Marquis Circle Hosts Luncheon at Coe College

Members of the Martha Marquis circle of Coe college met at the home of Mrs. Max Daehler on Second avenue SE for a Thursday afternoon luncheon. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Lynn Garwood, Mrs. J F Yothers, Mrs Walter Newell, and Mrs S N Harris. Mrs Forest Rutgers reviewed An American Doctor's Odyssey by Victor Heiser M D.

Martha Marquis Coe College Max Daehler Second Avenue SE Lynn E. Garwood J F. Yothers Walter S Newell S. N Harris Forest Rutgers Victor Heiser

American Legion Auxiliary Junior Members Meet Saturday

Junior members of the American Legion auxiliary will gather Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Building. They will handle the opening of the April meeting and are urged to attend this session.

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building

Westside W C U Holds Luncheon and Memorial Service

The Westside W C U met at 402 A Avenue NW for a luncheon a business meeting and a program. A memorial service honored Mrs R A Houser a union member who died recently with speakers including Miss Ima ecsaman presenting Alcohol Education.

Westside Charles Earhart A Avenue NW R. A. Houser Byron Heneke R. A. Koehn J.S Harper Merle Witt Ima @ecsaman

Mrs Rose Silverman Honored Before Chicago Move

Mrs Rose Silverman was honored at a Roosevelt hotel dinner by thirteen Newman's store employees before her upcoming move to Chicago. Guests included Miss Silverman Miss Eth1 Pirie Miss Eva Herschel Mrs E R Bryson Mrs Iola Lyman Mrs Mabel Bailey Miss Josephine Marek Miss Nadine Werning Miss Dora Sanders Miss Bernice Kindig Mrs Bernetta Cover Miss Eleanor Vanous and Miss June Ross.

Rose Silverman Chicago Roosevelt Hotel Newman's Store Miss Silverman Eth1 Pirie Eva Herschel E R. Bryson Iola Lyman Mabel Bailey Josephine Marek Nadine Werning Dora Sanders Bernice Kindig Bernetta Cover Eleanor Vanous June Ross

Slim at home frock pattern sale for Anne Adams 1937

Backed by Anne Adams pattern 4213 a slimming at home frock with a panelled front and flared skirt for sizes 34 to 48. Includes step by step instructions and fabric yardage for 36 inch cloth plus order details from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department New York.

Yesteryear Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department W. 17Th St New York N. Y

U C T and Its Auxiliary Banquet Saturday

The United Commercial Travelers and its auxiliary will hold a banquet at K P hall Saturday at 6 p.m. followed by a special meeting and the annual election and installation of officers. The auxiliary meets at 4 p.m. for installation. Floyd Philbrick, attorney, will speak after dinner. A program of entertainment will follow.

United Commercial Travelers K. P. Hall Floyd Philbrick

Miss Bethel Baily Weds Wayne Wright in Center Point

Miss Bethel Baily daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Baily Cedar Rapids and Wayne Wright son of Mr and Mrs O E Wright Walker were married Wednesday at the Center Point Christian church parsonage by Rev C C Miller. Mrs Albert Perry twin sister of the bride attended. The couple will reside on a farm near Center Point.

Bethel Baily E. A. Baily Cedar Rapids Wayne Wright O. E. Wright Walker Christian Church Center Point C. C. Miller Albert Perry Mr. Perry

Colbert Omar Tie The Knot In NE Town Home Ceremony

Mrs Lelaes Colbert daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Preston and Oliver Omar son of Mrs Rosie Omar were united in marriage Thursday evening at the bride's parents home by Rev C C Minor. The couple will reside at 919 Eleventh Street NE with attendees including Mr and Mrs Bruce Donisthorpe and numerous Phillips Shelton and Omar families.

Lelaes Colbert Harry Preston Shaver Road Oliver Omar Rosie Omar Tenth Street C. C. Minor Mildred Phillips Sam Omar Omar Eleventh Street Bruce Donisthorpe Ella Ellsworth Mary Gillgrass Eugene Phillips Betty Shelton Samuel Omar John Phillips Jackie William J Vaughn Ralph Shelton Chester Bert Phillips Mildred George Omar

Easy Aces Bridge Club Luncheon Honors Prizes

Mrs. W. V. Carringer Jr hosted the Easy Aces bridge club luncheon at her Grande avenue SE home. Winners were Mrs. Frank Mersh and Mrs. Carringer. Attendees included Mrs. Potter Leinbaugh Willenborg Frey Smith and Carringer among others. The next meeting is March 11 at Mrs. Willenborg’s Sixth avenue SE address.

W. V. Carringer Grande Avenue SE Easy Aces Bridge Club Frank Mersh Carringer H. R. Potter Reuben Leinbaugh William Willenborg James Frey J. Leo Smith Melsh William Kurts Patricia Ann Smith Sally Ann Carringer N W Robertson Mrs. Willenborg Sixth Avenue

Bridge Luncheon and Shower Honors Mrs Johnson Host at Simon Home

Mrs H D Simon and Mrs S W Spencer hosted the Mid boro club at a bridge luncheon and shower Thursday at 3000 E Avenue NE. Prizes went to Mrs J A Hanus and Mrs Raymond Drenkhahn for bridge with the traveling prize won by Mrs Johnson. Tournament honors were awarded to Mrs Wood, Mrs E H Pottle, and Mrs Drenkhahn.

H D Simon S. W Spencer Midboro Club Simon E Avenue NE T N Johnson J A Hanus Raymond Drenkhahn Johnson Wood E. H Pottle Drenkhahn

Pal Le Mien Club Hosts Evening at Mrs McBride Home

Miss Marguerite Glime and Mrs Bernice McBride hosted Pal Le Mien club members Wednesday at 1563 Fifth Avenue SE. Monopoly was the diversion. plans for new members were discussed. Misses Doris Lindsey and Rachel Baker will lead the next meeting.

Marguerite Glime Bernice McBride Fifth Avenue SE Pal-Le-Mien Club

Webster Couple Attends 52nd Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs W D Webster of 932 Daniels Street NE return from Monticello where they joined the fifty second wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs W S Webster. Forty guests attended the anniversary dinner at the W S Webster home Tuesday.

W. D. Webster Daniels Street Monticello Mr. Webster W. S. Webster

Social Dancing Self-Taught booklet offer from Cedar Rapids Gazette

Learn balance and rhythm for popular ballroom dancing with basic waltz foxtrot tango and rhumba steps. The 40 page guide explains backward steps hip swing and weight distribution. Send 15 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute New York for the booklet with your name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West Nineteenth Street New York N. Y

Fun Night Group Presents Love in a French Kitchen Play

The Fun Night Players stage first one act at 7 30 pm Saturday at Community Playhouse. Cast includes Catherine Aukerman Merry May Bob Scriven with props make up stage management and costumes by listed students. Event is part of a joint Y M C A Y W C A Fun night program with post show dancing swimming and games.

Fun Night Players. Dramatics Club Community Playhouse Catherine Aukerman Merry May McKinley Bob Scriven Roosevelt Virginia Prentice Clara Slagel Bill Duffy Ruth Jane Hubbard Jeanne Young Community Players Elizabeth Dodd James C. Manville

Bluff View Aid Receives River Road Guests

Mrs Carl Conrad hosted the Bluff View aid society on Wednesday at River road NW. Attendees included Mesdames Alta Whiley, Joe Stanek, Theresa King, Robert Kelley, John Kretschmar, W F Kepler, William Michalek, John Kreschmar Jr, Walter Dunahugh, Otto Neville, Marion Sisco and H S Mann. Guest Mrs Fred Eaton of Sioux City visited her parents Mr and Mrs H S Mann. The next meeting.

Carl Conrad River Road NW Bluff View Aid Society Mesdames Alta Whiley Joe Stanek Theresa King Robert Kelley John Kretschmar W .F. Kepler William Michalek John Kreschmar, Jr Walter Dunahugh Otto Neville Marion Sisco H. S. Mann Fred Eaton Sioux City Grande Avenue

Ethel Evans Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon

Mrs. Charles E. Murphy entertained Ethel Evans circle of the Kings Daughters at a dessert luncheon. Delbert Auten led devotions reading The Upper House. Members voted to give $5 to a needy family. Guest Mrs. W. W. Crissman attended. Next meeting is anniversary and guest day tea March 18 at Mrs. Walton E. Ruebush’s home.

Charles E. Murphy Avenue NW Ethel Evans King's Daughters Delbert Auten Hoyt Thomas Relief Committee W. W. Crissman Walton E. Ruebush Ellis Boulevard

Service circle meets at St Luke's hospital for sewing

Members of the Service circle of the King's Daughters gathered Thursday afternoon at St Luke's hospital to sew. Hostesses Mrs Paul Siebert and Mrs C R Hicks served refreshments. Guests included Mrs A A Bagett and Mrs W A Wilson. Mrs F M Wells announced the next meeting, a luncheon, on March 18.

The King’s Daughters St. Luke's Hospital Paul Siebert C. R. Hicks A. A. Bagett W. A. Wilson F M. Wells

Silver Chain circle at St Luke's sews for charity

The Silver Chain circle of the King's Daughters gathered Wednesday at St. Luke's hospital to sew. Mrs. H. R. May led devotions and Mrs. O. J. Larson reported a woolen quilt donated to a needy family. The next meeting is set with Mrs. C. H. Mills on April 7.

Silver Chain Circle of the King's Daughters St. Luke’s Hospital H. R. May O. J. Larson C. H. Mills

Bringing A Prior U S Income Tax Return Will Save Time

If persons bring a copy of prior year's federal income tax return when filing this year's return, due by March 15, it will save time. The note explains the benefit of having previous records handy to speed processing.

U. S

Local IRS Cedar Rapids Office Adopts Saturday Hours

Officials announce the Cedar Rapids internal revenue office will stay open this Saturday from 8 30 am to 5 pm to assist taxpayers. The desk normally closed on Saturday afternoons will provide continuous service.

Internal Revenue Office Cedar Rapids

Senate Defers Action On Motor Vehicle Bill

In Des Moines the Senate, after a week of debate, voted 32 to 17 to defer consideration of the motor vehicle bill to March 10 and to form a five member committee to study it first. Earlier the body rejected a 55 mile per hour speed limit by 29 to 19. Senator Lester S. Gillette led against the limit stating you cannot legislate sense.

Des Moines Senate Lester S. Gillette Fostoria John W. Billingsley

Senate moves to study state capitol annex plan

Newton, a physician, supported Gillette. Billingsley argues alcohol more often causes accidents than speed. The senate approved a joint resolution creating a 10 member committee to study the state house office problem and to decide if the state should rent, buy, or construct a capitol annex.

Newton Gillette Billingsley Senate

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WW. E. Mickel Eugene Pinneys Navy Mothers’ Club Mrs. Mortier Miss Wasley John E. Lapes Third Avenue SE Iffat Sant 2Nd St. SE Dows Bldg Eluta Tami Camp Gaberdine Second St Mrs. Daehler Legion Auxiliary Anrte Dass U.C.T Baily-Wright Colbert Pal-Le-Miens Websters Neumode Second Street Dunahugh Zika Avenue NW Maddigan School of Music Third Street DIAL Lober’s Grey Lobers May Drug Hutchinson's Shamrock Center Newman Dad Millinery Dept
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