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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1940

Page

11

Alma Ture chek explores Brahms periods at Beethoven club

Alma Ture chek outlines four developmental periods in Brahms art, from early romantic works to late reticent style, at a Beethoven club meeting in the YMCA Cedar Rapids. Group leader Virginia Ohman led the program with participants Elizabeth Rohac Gladys Barker Dorothy Scheldrup Lenore Topinka Harriet Miller and Ruth Massey.

Brahms Alma Turechek Beethoven Club Y W. C Turewiek Reda Taylor Dorothy Maynard Cedar Rapids Virginia Ohman Elizabeth Rbohac Gladys Barker Dorothy Scheldrup Lenore Topinka Harriet Miller Ruth Massey

Cedar Rapids Women’s Club social committee luncheon

Twelve members met for a potluck at Mrs. F. G. Kieck’s home 22 Blake Terrace SE Cedar Rapids. Guests sat at one long pink centerpiece table with sweet peas. Plans were discussed for the May breakfast and bridge was played with prizes won by Mrs. R. J. Allen and Mrs. G. T. McKibben.

Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Women’s Club Members Attend Iowa Meet

Six Cedar Rapids women travel to Des Moines for the spring council meeting of the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs. Attendees include Mrs. Aulden Griffin president, Mrs. J. P. Mills, Mrs. Warren Hansen, Mrs. Charles Bode, Mrs. Charles E. Roberts, and Mrs. W. R. Foor staying at Hotel Fort Des Moines Friday and Saturday.

Cedar Rapids

Glamorettes Hold Pot Luck At Miss Owen Home

The Glamorettes met for a pot luck supper Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Jean Owen. After supper the group played ping pong. Members and guests present included Dorothy Mae Szamek Ruth Rice Dorothy Faires Doris Campbell Erna Lee Young Betty Ann Blecher Norma Holley Dorothea Kibbie Geraldine Rummells Dorothy Burgess Joanne Muetzer and Lillian McCalley.

Jean Owen Twenty-fifth Street Drive Dorothy Mae Szamek Ruth Rice Dorothy Faires Doris Campbell Erna Lee Young Betty Ann Blecher Norma Holley Dorothea Kibbie Geraldine Rummells Dorothy Burgess Joanne Muetzer Lillian McCalley

Volunteer Circle Meeting at Mrs Karlan’s Home

The Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters met at 508 Twenty-sixth Street SE on a Wednesday for a business gathering. Devotions were led by Mrs George Wiley and the afternoon was devoted to sewing activities.

The King's Daughters R. C. Karlan Twenty-sixth Street George Wiley

Mrs Hodges Honored at Nazarene Church Surprise Party

Mrs Amelia Hodges of 1133 Fifteenth Street SE was surprised by a Nazarene church Sunday school class on Wednesday evening as she prepares to leave for Chicago. She received a gift during the event.

Amelia Hodges Fifteenth Street Chicago the Nazarene Church

Czech Fine Arts Society Program Shaped By Czech Heritage

The Czech Fine Arts society met in the Z C B lodge room with piano numbers by Martha Leksa including Beethoven and Chopin pieces. Miss Jaroslava Holubova spoke on The Democracy of Thomas Masaryk, outlining his ideals for a humane democracy. The Karla Masaryk chorus performed Masaryk’s favorite songs and Czech folk tunes before members and guests danced the beseda.

Czech Fine Arts Society Z. C. B. Lodge Martha Leksa Beethoven Chopin Granger Jaroslava Holubova Thomas G Masaryk Holubova Masaryks Karla Masaryk Masaryk Tregler Luwaas

Ellamae Canarr Honored On Birthday

Mrs M Canarr hosted Ellamae Canarrs sixteenth birthday party at 275 Twelfth Avenue SW. Bunco prizes went to Jack Butteris Bob Bruna Margaret Butler and Lorraine Dew with guests including Betty Jirsa Henrietta Izer Mary Stastny and several Canarr relatives and friends.

M. Canarr Twelfth Avenue SW Ellamae Bunco Jack Butteris Bob Bruna Margaret Butler Lorraine Dew Betty Jirsa Henrietta Izer Mary Stastny Betty Hansen Edrie Johns Betty Butteris Deloris Woods Bill Canarr Frank Stastny Bob Brunce Bob Ennis Bob Hanson Dick Farmer John

Camp Fire Committee of Awards To Meet

The Camp Fire committee of awards will meet promptly at 9 30 am Saturday in the Camp Fire room of the First Presbyterian church.

Camp Fire Committee Camp Fire Committee of First Presbyterian Church

Cats Club Meeting At Miss Boyle's Home

Miss Kathie Low hosted a Cats club gathering on Wednesday night at 1614 J avenue NE. Members present included Jane Hayward Mary Knowles Jerry Kelly Jerry Phillips Tannan Wilson Delores Boyle and Rosemary Fahes. The next meeting will be at Miss Boyle's home.

Kathie Low J Avenue Cats Club Mercedes Herring Jane Hayward Mary Knowles Jerry Kelly Jerry Phillips Tannan Wilson Delores Boyle Rosemary Fahes Miss Boyle

Leap Year Party At McLaughlin Home Hosts Night Out

The Octette club held a leap year party meeting at Miss Helen McLaughlin’s 219 Fifth Street NW then to St Patrick’s school auditorium for dancing and games. They ended the evening with refreshments at a restaurant, inviting Lorraine Wilson Jimmy Duggan Charlene Walsh Bob Ford Dorothy Schmidt Wayne Quaid Helen Shields Billy Neary Jean Frederick Earl Usher Tommy Shanahan Della O’Rourke Billy Gorman Helen Hendal Jimmy Nolan Mildred Muller Don Good Madonna Simkavitz Charles Brabbit.

Octette Club Helen McLaughlin Fifth Street St. Patrick's School Lorraine Wilson Jimmy Duggan Charlene Walsh Bob Ford Dorothy Schmidt Wayne Quaid Helen Shields Billy Neary Jean Frederick Earl Usher Tommy Shanahan Della O'Rourke Billy Gorman Helen Hendal Jimmy Nolan Mildred Muller Don Good Madonna Simkavitz Charles Brabbit

May Frick Circle Meeting At First Christian Church

The May Frick sewing circle met Wednesday at First Christian Church with Mrs Wilmer Robison hosting at 1399 Elmhurst Drive NE Mrs John English assisted and Mrs Glenn McMillan presided over the gathering.

May Frick First Christian Church Wilmer Robison Elmhurst Drive John English Glenn McMillan

Rock Island Women’s Club to Meet Friday Afternoon

The Rock Island Woman’s Club will hold a meeting Friday at 2 p.m. at the WCA. A social hour will follow the business session.

Rock Island Womens Club

Chicago Northwestern Women Meet at YWCA Luncheon

The Chicago and North Western Women's club met Wednesday at the YWCA for a luncheon with hostesses Mesdames J. J. Nedvid G G Storm A Stricker and Miss Mary LaTourette. Plans were made for a covered dish dinner at the Glow room of the Gas company March 22 for North Western employees and families and for the annual spring dance at the Crystal ballroom Montrose hotel on April 5. Committee members include Mrs C C Phillips chairman Mrs Tottel Mrs Harry Beall Mrs Nedvich and Mrs C K Homan. New members are Mrs Chris Christenson and Mrs Carl Luett johann.

Chicago and North Western Women’s Club Y. Wca J. J. Nedvid Storm A Stricker Mary LaTourette A. A. Hettel Gas Company G@ pam North Western Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel C C Phillips Tottel Harry Beall Nedvich C K Homan Chris Christenson Carl Luettjohann

Miss Lipps Leaves for California

Miss Miriam Crawford Lipps of New York City departed Tuesday for California after a two week stay with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs L L Lipps at 1040 Third Avenue SE in the city.

Miriam Crawford Lipps New York City California L. L. Lipps Third Avenue SE

Odaka Camp Fire Group Hosts Birthday Dinner for Mrs Forsberg

The Odaka Camp Fire group held a dinner Tuesday evening at 1706 K Avenue NE to honor guardian Mrs W C Forsberg on her birthday. Attendees included Mr Forsberg and their son Robert. Girls giving gifts, a central birthday cake, games and music. members listed are Hazel Niches Beulah Wilson Marian Johnson Edith Johnson Gwendolyn Wren Caroline Nelson Naomi Hill Dorothy Wiedersberg Elaine Rattus.

Odaka Camp W C Forsberg K Avenue NE Mr Forsberg Forsbergs Robert Hazel Niches Beulah Wilson Marian Johnson Edith Johnson Gwendolyn Wren Caroline Nelson Naomi Hill Dorothy Wiedersberg Elaine Rattus

Jane Boyd Circle meets at Wanleyhan home for Easter plans

Jane Boyd Circle of the King's Daughters met at 2327 Fifth Avenue SE for lunch. Mrs. William Hughes presided in the president's absence. Mrs Hugh Hileriage led devotions on the Lenten Season. Plans were made for a rummage sale, guest day, and Easter dresses for children.

Jane Boyd King's Daughters J. C Wanleyhan Fifth Avenue SE Ross E. Grange William [Hughes Hugh Hillerege

Mrs Hruby Hosts Bluff View Aid Luncheon

Mrs Joe Hruby of 217 Fifth Street NW entertained the Bluff View Aid society at a covered dish luncheon on Wednesday. Attendees included Mesdames Essner King Dostal Unzewinkel Benner Kretschmar Conrad Williams Sporter Anderson Atwood Springer Sykes Dunahugh Probst and others. Miss Ruth Miller and Mrs Leo Russell were noted. Mrs Russell at 6 Avenue NW to entertain the society Wednesday April 3.

Joe Hruby Fifth Street NW Bluff View Aid Society Minnie Essner Theresa King Joe Dostal, Jr Anna Unzewinkel William Benner John Kretschmar Carl Conrad Delbert Williams Charles Sporter Howard Anderson Lester Atwood M Oc Springer Ben Sykes Walter Dunahugh Melvin Tims Anna

Roosevelt P T A Bake Sale Meeting Notice

Roosevelt P T A schedules a bake sale for Saturday in Newmans basement to raise funds for school projects. Organizers urge families and volunteers from the Roosevelt community to contribute goods and assist on event day.

Roosevelt Roosevelt P. T A Newmans

Busy Tea club luncheon at Fleming tea room

Members of the Busy Tea club enjoyed a luncheon on Thursday at the Fleming tea room. Five hundred prizes went to Mrs RS Cooper and Mrs Catherine Kuhn. Guests included Mrs Nell Oslund Mrs Fred Hllemes and Mrs Roy Skinner with Mrs Rob ert Matthews among those present.

Fleming Tea Room Nell Oslund Fred Hllemes RS. Cooper Catherine Kuhn Roy Skinner Robert Matthews Lucille Gillan Earl Colby Aaron McNabb Leo Williams Homer Lester George Kisinger

Immaculata Circle Hosts Meeting At Parlor Event

Members of the Immaculate Circle met Thursday night in Immaculate Conception School parlor. Prizes for bridge were won by Miss Marcella Comisky, Miss Mary Adrienne Brads, and Miss Margaret Hughes. Hostesses were Miss Genevieve Kelly, Miss Margaret Mackin, Mrs Clarence Turner, and Mrs Leonard Vlach. Next meeting set for March 28.

Immaculiata Circle Immaculate Conception Inidge Marcella Comisky Mary Adrienne Brads Margaret Hughes Genevieve Kelly Margaret Mackin Clarence Turner Leonard Vlach

Doris Sears Hosts Birthday Party with Friends

Miss Doris Evelyn Sears hosted a Thursday evening gathering at her home for her four teenth birthday. Guests included Beverly Mentzel, Patsy Slade, Marie and Evelyn Jensch, Betty Stepanek, Arlene Churchill, Maxine West, Jean Grissel, Kathleen Miller, Joyce Bruce and Juan Wnochler.

Doris Evelyn Sears Eleventh Street Beverly Mentzel Patsy Slade Marie and Evelyn Jensch Betty Stepane Arlene Churchill Maxine West Jean Grissel Kathleen Miller Joyce Bruce Juan Wnochler

The Poet of the People Edgar A Guest

The excerpt presents Edgar A. Guest’s verse praising a cherished home city above all others. It contrasts the speaker’s city with London Paris Nome and portrays deep roots, familiar faces, and a place of personal belonging where every street and landmark feels like home.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People London Paris Nome

Christian Jews Conference at Westminster Church

A four day conference by the American board of missions to the Jews opens at Westminster Presbyterian church next Sunday. Speakers include Rev Dr J Hoffman Cohn of New York and Rev AG Machlin with Rev I B Cents, detailing Jewish relief and Christian work.

American Board of Missions Westminster Presbyterian Church J Hoffman Cohn New York AG. Machlin I B Cents Cohn Europe Mr. Machlin Russia Iberia America Mr. Dentz Jebrew Dr Cohn Pam

Services Held for Mrs Ida Paul in Marion

Funeral services for Mrs Ida Ernestine Paul were conducted Wednesday at the Yocom chapel by Rev Carl E B Krog of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran. Burial in Prairie Chapel cemetery. Pallbearers included Lloyd Doerzmin Dale Garling Blairstown Edward Nielsen Center Point and Arnold Nielsen Marion. Out of town relatives gathered from Central City Ossian and Omaha. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Harold Krause formerly Miss Emagene Dukek of Alburnett with guests from Marion Toddyville Wyoming and others. The board of education heard heating plant plans from Norman Hatton Cedar Rapids architect and the Presbyterian Ladies Aid met at J A Klump's with a luncheon for 1000 members and guest. For sale two apartment home at 308 South Eleventh Street. Cards at De Vere O Kelly West Eighth entertained their card club. Silk dresses advertised at Murray's. Senior Christian Endeavor to meet.

Ida Ernestine Paul Yocom Chapel Carl EB Krog St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Prairie Chapel Cemetery Lloyd Doerzmin Dale Garling Blaistown Edward Arnold Neilson Center Point Ruobert Gerald Paul Marion Paul Dennis Clara’ Ashlock F. William Paul Central Cit William Dahlenburg Springfield William Doerzman Blairstown C1 Paul Armold Neilsen E.R Paul Ossian Bertha Leap- Tey Omaha Harold Krause Emagene Dukek Alburnett Charles Dukek Hubert Blackford Dukelk Everett Brunscheen Wyoming John Blackford Norma Toddyille Robert Pagermen Harold Peterson William Blin George Smyth Robert Sloan Frank

Ace High Bridge Club Meets at Violet Holtz Home

The Ace High bridge club gathered Wednesday evening at Miss Violet Holtz's residence on 11 Eighth Street SE. Prizes were won by Miss Margaret Jacobsen and Miss Mary Corrigan.

Ace High Bridge Club Violet Holtz Eighth Street SE Margaret Jacobsen Mary Corrigan

Porter couple returns from Chicago dressers show

Mr and Mrs Robert Porter of 1513 Fourth Avenue NW returned from Chicago where Mrs Porter attended the annual Midwest show of the Chicago and Illinois Merchants association.

Robert Porter Fourth Avenue NW Chicago

Three generations attend Osceola lodge meeting

George Burns a 51 year lodge member attended with son Robert P. Burns of Marion and grandson John Busenbark of Cedar Rapids who received his second degree. Hi Wo Hardy of Hampton grand master presided. Refreshments for 75 members. ducks 23c, chickens 22c. Ropes Market ad notes Herbert Gee's Milwaukee visit. Central Market ad lists prices. Neffs to spend Saturday in Chicago. Rainbow division Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs George Reichard with 22 members. Florence Scott led devotion. hostess and helpers served refreshments.

George Burns Osceola Lodge No. 18 Lodge Robert P. Burns Marion John Busenbark Cedar Rapids Wo Hardy Hampton Rainbow Methodist Ladies Aid Society George Reichard Florence Scott Raymond Kent A A Hardin Elizabeth Brown Raymond McCann

Pmochle Prize Won By Mrs Carmen Bintz At Tables

Mrs Carmen Bintz won first prize in a two table Pmochle event with Mrs Paul Rose taking consolation. An out of town guest Mrs Robert Lowy of Cedar Rapids attended with other Saturday specials listed such as Wieners corn tomatoes and beans and meat purchase offers from Marion Sausage Company in Des Moines.

Carmen Bintz Paul Rose Robert Lowy Cedar Rapids Marion Sausage Company 5Th Avenue 20Th Street

Mrs George Hutton Recovering At Home

Mrs George Hutton, who has been ill at her home on West Sixth Avenue, is recovering.

Jean Michel Ralph Michel Marion Charles Hutchins Fourteenth Street George Hutton West Sixth Avenue

German steamer Uru Bunyo scuttled in North Atlantic

London reports the 5846 ton German steamship Uru Bunyo was scuttled by its crew after interception by a British warship. The vessel sank and the crew were rescued by the pursuing ship.

London Admiralty North Atlantic

High Twelves Tell Of Alaska In Travel Talk

Members of the High Twelve heard a travel presentation by Robert Vieadys on Alaska. He showed black and white films of a trip last July and August, detailing mountains, glaciers, fishing and mining. Mio Meads discussed vegetation and animal life, plus farming in the Matanuska region and other Alaska life aspects.

High Twelve Robert Vieadys Alaska Mr Mond Robert Vane Tank Mio Meads Matanuska Mr. Moods

Candidates for athlete games in ancient Caeeee

The fragment notes athletes in ancient Caeeee may have trained with new cheese dried figged grain warm water and no meat, suggesting a dietary regimen used for performance or ritual purposes.

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GCLAE Inguys Miss Turechek Woman's Club DES Moines Meeting Mrs. Hodges Czech Fine Arts Ellamae Canarr Miss Low Hostess May Frick Circle Rock Island Club Miss Lipps Odaka Camp Fire Mrs. Imuby Mnostess P.T.A. Meetings Immaculata Miss Sears Westminster George Smith Dickey Earl W Kendall South Marion Gordon Grocery Willis Jordan Doctor Hudsons Secret Journal Diana Fret Club Harold B Phillips Ida Rowlander Princeton, I W. E F. E. Stimson Launcelot Rubek Basil Donald Dean Thei Pearl Dean Oakdale Dean William Wing Fond Duo Lac, Wis Willard McCune Dallas Carsner Bertha Barnes John Austin Owen's Adeliza Daniels Pat McCann Glenn Wickham Marion Brotemarkie Howard Caldwell Christian Church Kensington Lutie Sorter Coa Oakes Child Saving Institute Sorter Anna Flickinger Fea, Starry Benjamin Bulkiey Saratoga WV Carey David Won Strader Burlington TM Kyle Robert Peet Susan Dane Martelle Minnie Goudy Winifred Martinus Nielson Jones Family Tj.aurel and Hardy DK. Beiber A. B. Machlin Marion News Board of Education Norman Hatton Thitton Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society J. A . Klump Ide Rolander Princeton South Eleventh Street de Vere O'Kelly West Eighth Avenue Carl von Voltenburg Nhe Murray Presbyterian Church ACE Higil Club Guys Aun Jenny Herbert Gee Milwaukee Arthur E. Crew Mrs J. A Neff Killian the Killian Company Zotta Jide Rothmoor Killian's Rhyllo
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