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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1935

Page

6

Miss Cook and Miss Bolton Honored at Social Affairs

Brides elect Miss Doris Cook and Miss Ann Bolton are feted at multiple pre nuptial events. Cook plans to wed William P. Ellwood on March 26. Bolton to marry Ralph G. Hubbell of Buffalo, N Y, this summer. Hostesses include Miss Betty Davis Miss Mildred Carleton at a bridge event and tea honoring the honorees.

Doris Cook Ann Bolton Miss Cook William P. Ellwood Miss Bolton Ralph G. Hubbell Buffalo N. Y Betty Davis Mildred Carleton Bridge First Avenue E Walter G. Peterson Carlton Apartments Grant Collins

Reedes Leave After Kansas City Visit

Former Senator and Mrs. James A. Reed of Kansas City concluded a weeklong visit with Mrs. John A. Reed of 616 Sixth Street SW. Mrs. Reed will depart tonight for Miami Beach and other Florida cities for several weeks.

James A. Reed Kansas City John A. Reed Sixth Street Miami Beach Florida

Reid couple honored at surprise St. Patrick party

Mr and Mrs Raymond A Reid of 512 Knollwood drive SE were surprised with a party at their home after returning Sunday from California. A St Patrick motif cake centered the table. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank C Reid Mrs Elsie Lester Mr and Mrs Kenneth Reid and their children Richard Ellis Shirley Ann Harold Reid and the honored couple.

Raymond A. Reid Knollwood Drive California Frank C. Reid Elsie Lester Kenneth Reid Richard Ellis Shirley Ann Harold Reid

Miss Marie Schmermund Hosts College Club Reading Circle

Miss Marie Schmermund of 1600 Second Avenue SE will host the College club reading circle on Thursday at 2 p.m. Mrs. David Bleakley will review Captain Nicholas by Hugh Walpole at her home.

Marie Schmermund Second Avenue SE College Club Reading Circle David Bleakley Captain Nicholas Hugh Walpole

Vernon Heights Club Meeting for luncheon and Rembrandt talk

Members of the Vernon Heights Reading club will meet with Mrs. J. D. Stickley at 129 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE Thursday at 1 p.m. for luncheon. Mrs. Harry Kremers will review the life of Rembrandt after a discussion of current events.

Vernon Heights Reading Club J. D. Stickley Twenty-fifth Street Drive Harry Kremers Rembrandt

Mrs Green Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club Session

Mrs Howard R Green hosted the Tuesday bridge club at her home 2003 Bever Avenue SE with several taned members in attendance.

Howard R. Green Tuesday Bridge Club Bever Avenue SE

Ely Girl Wed Milo Trpkosh In Ely Lutheran Church

Miss Rachel Clark daughter of Mr and Mrs J O Clark of Ely wed Milo Trpkosh son of Mr and Mrs Frank Trpkosh of Soion Saturday at St John s Lutheran church in Ely. The couple will reside near Mount Vernon with Mr and Mrs Trpkosh moving there after the wedding.

Milo Trpkosh Rachel Clark J. O. Clark Ely St. John’s Lutheran Church Mr Trpkosh Frank Trpkosh Soion Trpkosh Mount Vernon

Public Lecture by Prof Lory at Coe College

Stanford professor Hillis Lory on far eastern politics speaks to the public at Sinclair Memorial chapel Coe College Wednesday at 8 p.m. Sponsored by the AAUW International Relations Group the talk is open to all interested. Lory has toured the Philippines Dutch Indies Sahara Near East Europe and Mexico. He also lectured at Hokkaido Imperial University by a Japanese government appointment.

Hillis Lory Stanford University California Sinclair Memorial Chapel Coe College Lory Philippines Dutch Indies Sahara Desert Near East Europe Mexico Hokkaido Imperial University Japan

Zimmer Reelected Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi President

Mrs. Florence Zimmer was reelected president of the Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi at Monday’s Montrose hotel meeting. New officers include Kathryn Marshall as vice president Jessie Strang as secretary and Mildred Bales as treasurer. Miss Marshall spoke on Russia after the election.

Florence Zimmer Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Montrose Hotel Kathryn Marshall Jessie Strang Mildred Bales Miss Marshall Russia

Alumnae Dinner for Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Guests

Alumnae of Beta Phi Alpha sorority met Monday evening with Miss Carla Sgarlata for dinner and business. Miss Maybelle Young, newly elected president at Coe college, was guest of honor. Miss Nadine Troyak assisted. Regular monthly social on April 1 at Mrs Wayne Bain’s home with Miss Ruth Stoner assisting.

Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Carla Sgarlata C Avenue NE Maybelle Young Coe College Nadine Troyak Wayne Bain Fourteenth Street Ruth Stoner

White Shrine Kensington Meets With Mrs Vernie Huenes

The White Shrine Kensington will meet with Mrs Vernie Huenes at 129 Twenty-seventh street SE on Wednesday at 2 30 pm. Mrs Maude Hauser heads the hostess committee with assistants including Mrs Irving Padley Mrs Vincent Brown Mrs Isabelle Park Mrs R Slade Mrs H Headley Mrs A Bennett Mrs M Knickerbocker Mrs Mary Hurtt and Mrs K Bean.

White Shrine Kensington Vernie Huenes Twenty-seventh Street Maude Hauser Irving Padley Vincent Brown Isabelle Park R Slade H Headley A Bennett M Knickerbocker Mary Hurtt K. Bean

Delta Delphian Meet at Montrose Hotel Thursday Morning

Delta Delphian will convene on Thursday at 9 30 am at the Montrose hotel with Mrs F A Sander as leader.

Delta Delphian Montrose Hotel F. A. Sander

Chapters HJ and DK Of P. E. O. Meet in Saint Paul

Chapters HJ and DK of the PEO gathered Monday at member homes for a meeting led by Mrs. Arthur Bye new HJ president. Officers and committee chairs were announced, with Rabbi David Polish speaking on Judaism and the Nazi regime, and Miss Anna Laura Palmer展示 hobbies.

Arthur Bye Carl D Thomas Washington Avenue David Polish Germany Thomas W. C Shuttleworth Robert O. Bickel A. L. Haldeman Morris Sanford Charles Penningroth S. E. Bernstorf R. A. Tracy Arthur Barlow Dwight Krumholtz W. M. Dennison Amnie Franken Emma Gee W. H. Morse D. C. Merridith Ira T. Carrithers Charles A. Laurance H. H. Doolittle Lester de Yarman A. L. Woggenthaler W. E. Lamey Ways and Means W. W. Israel E. W. Richardson Donald R. Lynch A. W. McGregor

Birthday Party At Mrs Myers Home Notable Guests

Mrs Mervin L Myers celebrated her birthday at home on Lake Avenue NE. Entertainment included dancing and refreshments. Guests included Betty Floyd Annie Maeder and daughter Esther Chester Frendie and children Clifford Wells Perry Millard Peter Rigby James Dale and families Dr C E Brennan and Ruth Myers among others.

Mervin L. Myers Lake Avenue Betty Floyd Annie Maeder Esther Chester Frendie Clifford Wells Perry E. Millard Peter Rigby James Dale C. E. Brennan Ruth

Surprise miscellaneous shower honors Miss Snyders ahead of marriage

Mrs J R Ward hosted at 1952 Grande avenue SE Monday evening a surprise shower for Miss Freda Snyders. The upcoming marriage to Wortham Hogue of Tulsa is noted. Guests included Mesdames Gilbert Mains and Arthur Birney and Misses Frances Bartlett Dorothy Dichtelmiller Sadie Racer Rachel Griffith.

J R Ward Grande Avenue SE Freda Snyders Miss Snyders Wortham Hogue Tulsa Oklo Gilbert Mains Arthur Birney Frances Bartlett Dorothy Dichtelmiller Sadie Racer Rachael Griffith Griffith Bridge Miss Bartlett

Cristy Weise announces Bernice marriage to Irwin Weise

Mr and Mrs Harry Cristy announce the marriage of their daughter Bernice to Irwin Weise son of Mr and Mrs Weise of Bennett. The ceremony was performed March 10. The couple will reside in Davenport.

Harry Cristy Bernice Irwin Weise

President Hughes To Be Guest Here

President Raymond M. Hughes of Iowa State College Ames is scheduled to arrive Wednesday morning to stay with Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Boyd at 9 Blake Terrace SE. He will speak at the Iowa State College alumni banquet Wednesday evening at 6 45 at the Y M C A and address Kiwanis members at noon. Boyd will introduce him at both events. The Cee Girls Glee Club directed by Miss Catherine Adams will perform with solo numbers by Miss Margaret Pratt. Wayne Montgomery is handling banquet reservations.

Raymond M. Hughes Iowa State College Ames W. R. Boyd Blake Terrace SE Hughes Boyd Cee Girls Glee Club Catherine Adams Margaret Pratt Wayne Montgomery

Westminster Presbyterian class holds annual banquet

Members of the Happy Home Makers Sunday school class of Westminster Presbyterian church held their annual banquet in the church dining room. Ed ward Eaton presided at a short business meeting and E. B. Delzell led the program with officer installation by Rev. J. Renwick McCullough and a solo by Mrs Wayne G Basler. Robert O. Bickel gave an illustrated lecture, Seven Hundred Miles of Eastern Iowa By Canoe. The meeting closed with group singing and benediction. Arrangements for the dinner were made by Mrs D R Omundson.

Happy Home Makers Westminster Presbyterian Church Edward Eaton E. B. Delzell J. Renwick McCullough Wayne G. Basler Robert O. Bickel Iowa Canoe District Four D. R. Omundson

Hard of Hearing League Meets At O R C Building

The Cedar Rapids Hard of Hearing League holds its weekly meeting at 7 30 this evening in room 203 of the O R C building with free lip reading instruction. Miss Hilda Hendrickson won first bridge prize at a league benefit party hosted by Miss Mary Schirm at 1109 First Avenue W. Mrs E J Whitmer won first 500 prize and Fred Richmond was high in rummy.

Cedar Rapids League For League Hilda Hendrickson Mary Schirm First Avenue E. J. Whitmer Fred Richmond

Grace Walpole circle meets for luncheon at Commonwealth tea room

Grace Walpole circle of the King's Daughters met at the Commonwealth tea room for a Monday luncheon. The circle constitution was read and discussed. Mrs. R. A. Holmgren reported on the Silver Cross magazine and Mrs. Edwin C. Nelson, president, read a state-wide bulletin. Mrs. Ray Horton attended as a guest.

Grace Walpole King’s Daughters Commonwealth Tea Room R. A. Holmgren Silver Cross Edwin C. Nelson Ray Horton

Reporters Club Luncheon on Relief Measures

All women interested in studying administration relief measures are invited to the Reporters club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel on Wednesday. Mrs. J. J. Doherty will discuss CCC work and Mrs. Elmer Hollingsworth will read a paper on subsistence homesteads. Reservations are by Mrs. Walter Hutchinson of 2032 Washington avenue SE.

Reporters Club Roosevelt Hotel J. J. Doherty CCC Elmer Hollingsworth Walter Hutchinson Washington Avenue

B and P Womans Club Hosts Kid Party at Montrose

Members of the local Business and Professional Woman's club will attend a kid party tonight at 8 in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel. Attendees are asked to come in costume for games dancing and cards.

Crystal Room Montrose Hotel

Van Cleaves Return From New York Visit

Mr and Mrs H L Van Cleave of Lincoln Heights SE have returned from a three month stay in New York City where they visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Nathan Lang Van Cleave.

H. L. van Cleave Lincoln Heights New York City Inlaw Nathan Lang van Cleave

Jackson Study Group P T A Meeting Details

The Jackson radio child study group will meet with Mrs. E E Bunce at 619 Fifth Avenue SE on Wednesday at 2 15 P M. All mothers of children living in the Jackson district are invited.

Jackson Radio E. E. Bunce Fifth Avenue SE Jackson District

Musical program at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

About 200 members attended a general meeting at the Roosevelt hotel where Prof Francis German of Cornell College and Mrs Ruth Ebling Massey performed a musical program. Miss Helen Venn accompanied, encores were given, and a letter invited local exhibitors for the Tri-City garden show at the Rock Island Arsenal in early June.

Francis German Cornell College Ruth Ebling Massey Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Roosevelt Hotel Helen Venn Cornell German Lucy Bushnell Ambroz Massey E. W. Kreikard L. A. Talbott L. L. Owen Nature and Garden Department Tri Rock Island Arsenal

Rachmaninoff Beethoven Topic At Local Club Meeting

The Beethoven Club meets Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce to discuss and perform Rachmaninoff works. Mrs Edna Mae Sila leads. Retta Taylor presents notes on Rachmaninoff His Later Works. performances include piano solos by Dorothy Boyd Mildred Henninghoff Eleanor Taylor Gedelia Kohl Lila and a chorus piano duet.

Rachmaninoff Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce Edna Mae Sila Retta Taylor Dorothy" Boyd Mildred Henninghoff Eleanor Taylor Gedelia ‘Kohl I. Teeees Lila Valse Gertrude Fletcher Virginia Paul

Iowa Mutual Girls Hold Monthly Meeting at Tea Room

The Iowa Mutual Girls club met Monday evening at Mrs. Koffron's tea room. St Patrick's day decorations framed a table for twenty eight. After dinner, games entertained the members. Committee in charge included Misses Helen Meier Mayme Reinheimer Esther Brockman and Eunice Lambertson.

Iowa Mutual Girls Club

Sundberg Family Attends Graduation at Iowa State College

Mrs. A E Sundberg and her daughter Miss Alice Sundberg of 408 Fourth Street SW attend Iowa State College Ames for graduation exercises. Charles Sundberg, son of Mrs Sundberg, graduates in dairy industries in the school of industrial science.

A. E. Sundberg Alice Sundberg Fourth Street R. E. Mellen Iowa State College Ames Charles Sundberg Sundberg

Kettlers Visit Des Moines Family in Iowa Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Kettler of Des Moines and their daughter Ann Denise spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Kettler at 622 Fourth Avenue SW. Mrs. Kettler and Ann Denise will stay this week with Mrs. Kettler's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mentzer at 1013 A Avenue NW.

Fred G. Kettler Des Moines Ann Denise Mr. Kettler R. F. Kettler Fourth Avenue Kettler Mrs. Kettler C. A. Mentzer A Avenue

Blue Triangle Club Tour Plans at Roosevelt Hotel

Members of the Blue Triangle club of the YWCA will meet in the Roosevelt hotel lobby Thursday at 2 45 p.m. for a hotel tour. All social supper reservations at the Quaker Oats must be made by Wednesday evening at the YWCA.

Blue Triangle Club Roosevelt Hotel

Standardized Credit Applications and Community Policy Discussed

The Cedar Rapids Retail Credit association met Monday night at Hotel Montrose to discuss standardized credit application blanks and a community credit policy. Harold Smock of Killan's stressed a definite policy, with R F E Walker outlining pending legislation and committees named for membership publicity legislation entertainment and education reception and more headed by H G Smack and others.

Cedar Rapids Jeonard Vlach Edith Lowe Louis J. Nilles Josephine Hexdall William Rinderknecht Fred E. Fleugel H. M. Funk H. D. O'Meara Frank Mekota Arthur L. Hauskins Margaret Lahr Leola Jack Pearle Hinksey

Pedestrian Struck by Car Injures City Resident

F. W. Marshall of 300 Thirty second Street NE father of City Detective Lyle B. Marshall was struck at First Street and Second Avenue SE at 1140 a.m. Tuesday by a southbound car driven by D. R. Frick of 724 F Avenue NW. Marshall sustained minor bruises while crossing the intersection from south to north on the east side.

F. W. Marshall Lyle B. Marshall D. R. Frick F Avenue Marshall First Street Second Avenue Frick

Lipstick Trends Align With Complexion and Sets

Fashion commentary notes lipstick and rouge shade to match skin undertones, with yellow or blue casts guiding color choice. New automatic lipstick cases and integrated nail polish sets emerge, designed for one handicraft use and single handed operation. Tomorrow promises crisp, formal attire.

Trinity Methodist Parents Night and Bible Contests Highlight Service

Parents Night at Trinity Methodist featured a procession of about 100 children from the Come and See club. Dr John H McCombe delivered An Eye-Opener focusing on Jesus with Zacchaeus and Bartimaeus as the audience later examined Bibles dating to 1850 1862 and 1835 for oldest entries.

Trinity Methodist Church Come and See Club John H. McCombe Jesus Zacchaeus Bartimaeus Russell Elkin Jean Riley Bob Carrie Bob Cartwright W. Simpson Third Avenue J. J. Jarboe C Avenue A. M. Scott Seventh Avenue R. A. Koehn Thirteenth Street P. E. Frink Ninth Street

School District Receives State Payment on Bank Claim

The board of education authorized assigning the district account in the defunct Corn Belt Savings bank to the state to obtain 72384.61 from the state sinking fund. The move follows a Monday night board meeting. The secretary was directed to seek 35000 man hours from the county relief committee for grading Roosevelt and Franklin school grounds, with tools costing about 40 to 50 dollars expected as the only outlay.

Corn Belt Savings Bank Board of Education County Relief Committee Roosevelt and Franklin

Per Capita Electricity Use Doubles in a Decade

Electric consumption per person has more than doubled over the past ten years, signaling rising energy demand and changing consumption patterns nationwide.

Austria Demands Right to Re Arm

An article outlines moves to rearm Austria and coordinate European defense amid rising tensions. Britain’s Simon and Eden plan Berlin talks to shape a three nation accord with Laval visiting Moscow. France seeks Russian involvement, while Italy hints at backing France with a strong note to Berlin. Germany negotiates peace under military decrees and compulsory service, with Britain insisting talks follow the Versailles framework.

Berlin Simon Britain Paris Hitler France Pierre Laval Moscow Russia Italy Laval Anthony Eden Germany Czechoslovakia Esthenia Latvia Lithuania Poland Pierre Etienne Flandin Foreign Office Great Britain

Soviet Views on British Note Signal German Victory

Moscow expresses disappointment at Britain's mild protest to Germany over rearmament calling it capitulation. Pravda editorial claims the note invites Reich to advance, warns that the Soviet Union will mobilize if attacked and vows to wipe out fascist bandits.

Moscow INS Britain Germany Soviet Union Communist Party Pravda

Roumania Sets Massive Armament Boost in Balkans Move

Bucharest cabinet unanimously approved a further 20 million dollar appropriation for armaments. The measure is expected to pass Parliament within days as tensions rise in the Balkans and neighboring regions.

Roumania RACE Bucharest INS Balkans

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Reeds John Reed Raymond Reids Miss Schmermund Vernon Heights Club Mrs, Green MAY Drug Company 215 Second Street SE C K Wilson Montleur P.E.O F. W. Damour J. K. von Lackum James Killian Raymond S. Johnston Alice Miller George M. Bird Ada Crocker R. P. White Chicago J. H. Sprague Lynch Bye Chapter DK C. Harve Geiger Forest Drive P. W. Jacobson George R. Liddle R. R. Williamson Marion Wilson Noel Newell Metta Burd M. Tallman Helen Hibnes Anna Laura Palmer Geiger Joanna Hagey Helen Hubbard W.C Henning Mrs. Myers Cristy-Weise Westminster Hard OF Hearing League Grace Walpole Circle van Cleaves P. T. A. Meetings Jackson Woman’s Club Rachmaninoff Beethoven Iowa Mutual Girls Kettlers Amos Parrish York Trinity Methodist West Side Madison Austria Iowa Volunteers Pla Good Housekeeping Institute America
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