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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1936

Page

10

Marian and Stevan Smith to Entertain at Dinner Party

Miss Marian Smith and Stevan Smith will entertain at a dinner Thursday evening at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Miss Smith is a student at Smith College in Northampton Massachusetts and is spending spring vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs Isaac B Smith. Guests include Miss Ruth Nehls, Miss Katherine Stark, Miss Audrey Lea Ivins, John T Hamilton Sr, William Ison, Theodore Miller, and William Motter of Iowa City.

Marian Smith Stevan Smith Drive SE Cedar Rapids Country Club Smith Smith College Northampton Mass Isaac B Smith Ruth Nehls Katherine Stark Audrey Lea Ivins John T. Hamilton William Ison Theodore Miller William Motter Iowa City

Local Women Guests Attend Iowa City Luncheon

Mrs V Craven Shuttleworth Mrs Scott McIntyre and Mrs Arthur L Augustine of Cedar Rapids were among guests at a luncheon given by Mrs John Thompson of Iowa City Wednesday noon at Iowa Memorial Union in Iowa City.

V. Craven Shuttleworth Scott McIntyre Arthur L. Augustine Cedar Rapids John Thompson Iowa City Iowa Memorial Union

Carltons to host bridge club dinner at Commonwealth tea room

Mr and Mrs A W Carlton of 2535 Vernon Court SE will entertain bridge club members Thursday evening at the Commonwealth tea room. After dining the party will return to the Carlton home for bridge.

Carlton Vernon Court Commonwealth Tea Room

Lingen Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. Carl K Linge of 315 Twenty third Street SE hosted a Thursday luncheon for members of her bridge club at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Carl K Linge Twenty-third Street Cedar Rapids Country Club

Personal shower honors Mrs Clauson at 511 First Ave W

Miss Ruth Clauson hosted a personal shower Tuesday evening for Mrs John Clauson formerly Miss Frances Herr. Prizes at court whist went to Miss Thora Herr Miss Margaret Barcus and Miss Louise Douglas. Green and white decorations featured a large cellophane pompon centerpiece and perfume bottles at each place. Other guests included Miss Mae Mikolaske Loretta Chapman Lucille McGowan Winifred Lavelle Dorothy Sullivan Bess Votava and Mrs Bruce Clauson.

Ruth Clauson First Avenue W John Clauson Frances Herr Thora Herr Margaret Barcus Louise Douglas Mae Mikolaske Loretta Chapman Lucille McGowan Winifred Lavelle Dorothy Sullivan Bess Votava Bruce Clauson

Dorothy Kottmeier Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home

Dorothy Kottmeier of 717 Fourth Street SW marked her seventh birthday Monday afternoon with a small party. Alden Jahnke won high prize in the games as friends and relatives gathered, including Miss Ida Walter the honored guest's teacher.

Dorothy Kottmeier Fourth Street Alden Jahnke Glenyce Jones Phyllis Reece Carol Jean Wiegner Muriel Wiedbush Katherine Steuber Joyce Schirm Jean Margaret Schlichting Stuart Bruzek Lyman Euken Robert Anderson Robert Lee Schirm Dorothy Marilyn Theodore Kottmeier Ida Walter

Yapam Camp Fire Birthday Ceremony at St Pauls

Hospitality themed birthday ceremony for Yapam Camp Fire group of St Pauls Methodist Church Wednesday. Honorees include Janet Crew Josephine Beadle Emma Allen Arlene Jayne Ruth Ann Stillesks Mary Jean Gossett Frances Kubias and Lucy Siver. Mrs JD Houser guardian and Dorothy Struesky assistant. Refreshments served from a table centered with a birthday cake.

Yapam St. Paul’s Methodist Church Janet Crew Josephine Beadle Emma Allen Arlene Jayne Ruth Ann Stillesks Mary Jean Gossett Frances Kubias Lucy Siver Jd, Houser Dorothy Struesky

Jolly Eight 590 Club Meets at Mrs. AL’s Home

Mrs AL hosted the Jolly Eight 590 club at 118 Thirteenth Street SE on Wednesday. Prizes were won by Mrs R H Burns Mrs W O Blake and Mrs P E Blake. Mildred Frazier of 118 Thirteenth Street SE will entertain the club at her home Wednesday.

Littleton Thirteenth Street SE Jolly Eight 590 R. H Burns W O Blake P. E Blake Wiss Mildred Frazier

Jolly Ramblers Host Afternoon Party for Members

Mrs Leo J Smith entertained the Jolly Ramblers at 1255 D Avenue NE on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs N W Robertson and Mrs Smith.

Leo J Smith D Avenue Jolly Ramblers N W Robertson Smith

Honors Past And Present DK Officers At PEO Party

Mrs George R Liddle hosted a gathering for past and present officers of chapter DK of the PEO at her Bever Avenue home. The 1935 36 chapter president was among the honored guest with several members and guests in attendance.

George R Liddle Bever Avenue Chapter DK The PEO Liddle W. Jacobson W. S Newell J . Tallman R Ro Williamson Metta Burd W. Kinderknecht W .D. Kennedy Marian Wilson Helen Hibnes Noel Newell

Officers Elected By Kiwanis Ladies Club

Mrs. O W Lawrence was elected president of the Kiwanis Ladies Club at a luncheon meeting Wednesday at the Montrose hotel. Twenty two members attended. Other new officers are Mrs J Northington vice president Mrs Walter Schultz secretary and Mrs Hugh De Wees treasurer. After luncheon members sewed for the Public Health Nursing association.

O W Lawrence Iiwanis Ladies Club Montrose Hotel J Northington Walter Schultz Hugh de Wees Public Health Nursing Association

Iowa Authors Towa in Literature Topic At Club Meeting

Wednesday Social club met at Mrs. J. C. Mahannah home to study Towa in Literature and Ruth Suckow. Mrs. Hugh Hillerege led the program while Mrs. J. S. Arendts presented a biographical sketch of Ruth Suckow. Members answered roll with Iowa authors' names and refreshments were served.

Iowa J. C Mahannah Fourth Avenue Hugh Hillerege Towa J. S. Arendts Ruth Suckow J. E. Cumberland Hugh Harrington

Anniversary dinner honors four couples and guest

Mr and Mrs Ray Pound hosted a Wednesday dinner at 602 Second Avenue SW. Honorees were Mr and Mrs R Jorgenson of Bertram and Mr and Mrs GC Pound of 610 Third Street SW. The Jorgensons marked their thirty first wedding anniversary and the Pounds their thirty second. Also present was Mrs Amos Berry.

Ray Pound Second Avenue R. Jorgenson Bertram GC. Pound Third Street Jorgenson G Pound Amos Berry

Beta Phi Alpha Mothers' Club Dinner Hosts Husbands

Members of the Beta Phi Alpha Mothers' club entertained their husbands Tuesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Hach 2001 Mount Vernon avenue SE. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bronk Jirsa Mr and Mrs G King Mr and Mrs John Mikulecky Mr and Mrs C Nelson Mr and Mrs B OgburnVir and Mrs Stryker Moo and Mrs John Watson Mr and Mrs Charles Burinck the Rey Me and Mrs Elton Welly and Mr and Mrs H Breed of Marion.

Beta Phi Alpha Mothers’ Club W C. Hach Mount Vernon Avenue Bronk Jirsa G King Mio John Mikulecky C Nelson B Ogburn Stryker Moo John Watson Charles Buriinck Rey Me Elton Welly H. Breed Marion

Moore Bridge Winners at Moon Home Event

Mrs JoN Norris and Mrs Grant Munger won first place in the central bridge game held at Mrs S oP Moon’s home. Second were Mrs El mer Curry and Vins WP Rohr bach with the March 25 rematch scheduled.

Jon Norris Grant Munger Elmer Curry Vins

Jesup Club Elected Officers At Legion Hall Dinner

Jesup community club met for a premeal dinner at Legion hall and elected officers including John Hull as president and Mrs A C Knowles as secretary. The program was directed by E Brown and FLA Brown. A spelling contest ended in a tie between Mrs E A Brown and Vince Stoddard.

Jesup Legion Hall John Bob Hull A C . Knowles E Jrown Fla. Brown E. A. Brown Vince Stoddard

Malta Chapter Hosts Eastern Star visitation and events

Mrs Marguerite Hoglan of Center Point, instructor of the eleventh district, Eastern Star, will visit Malta Chapter No 415 OFES this Saturday. A 9 am school of instruction at the Masonic hall precedes a 6 15 pm dinner, 7 30 pm meeting, and dancing to cap the evening. Officers of Cedar and Marion chapters, past matrons and patrons, and all Malta Chapter members are invited.

Marguerite Hoglan Center Point Order of Eastern Star Malta OFES Hoglin Hoglan Masonic Hall Cedar Marion Order

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club hosts current events luncheon

Thirty five members attended the luncheon of the current events department at the Cedar Rapids Woman's club on Wednesday. The table was decorated in green and hostesses were Mrs. R. M. Vevely and Mrs Edwin Lundquist. The group discussed Japan's explanation of violence in government, Ethiopian developments, political attitudes in Germany and France, and recent scientific achievements.

Cedar Rapids

Firemakers' Dinner Held by Okitachi Camp Fire Group

The St. Pauls Methodist church group Okitachi Camp Fire with guardian Mrs C A Love hosted a firemakers dinner on Tuesday evening. Each member attended with a guest and a brief program followed the meal.

Okitachi St. Paul's Methodist Church C A Love

Jolly Sixteen Meet Friday With Mrs Eliza Wilson

The Jolly Sixteen plan a Friday meeting with Mrs Eliza Wilson of 811 L street SW to discuss club affairs and activities.

Jolly Sixteen Eliza Wilson L Street

Prettiest at the party capelet frock pattern 2698

Anne Adams pattern 2698 offers a youth court frock with an integrated capelet yoke and matching panties. sizes 2 4 6 8 10 234 yards of 36 inch fabric for size 6. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and Spring Pattern Book offer.

Anne Adams Dimity Batiste Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department 17Th St New York

Tri Delta Honor Initiates at Coe College Dinner

Delta Delta Delta at Coe College to honor nineteen initiates with a formal dinner at Colonial Food Shop after initiation services at Delta lodge. About sixty members and alumnae expected. Mrs T E Van Meter of Moline among honorees.

Delta Delta Delta Sorority Coe College Colonial Food Shop Delta Lodge T. E. van Meter Moline Ill Katherine Caroline van Meter Coe van Meter Maud Ensign Tri Sigma Mary Gage Virginia Courtright Nova Percia Mari Ann Huebsch Arturus Margaret Sundberg Virginia Kuning

P T A Meeting Highlights Cedar Rapids Art Note

Cedar Rapids P T A heard Francis Robert White of the Little Gallery tout Cedar Rapids as a top Iowa art center and urged greater public appreciation. Edna Patzig outlined shifts in art education from copying to expressive methods, as Miss Ann Pavlowsky’s students presented weather science. A Boy Scout troop was endorsed and nominations were discussed for the district P T A.

Arthur P. T. A Francis Robert White Little Gallery Cedar Rapids Iowa Carnegie White Acre George Kosek Edna Patzig Graphic and Plastic Arts Department University of Iowa A. E. Einen George L. van Deusen A. W. Schlumbohm Association Carlton Owen van Deusen Howard Neff Ann Pavlowsky Fred Thiel

Slip Covers Easily Made for Spring Refinishing

How to transform an old armchair with lightweight or durable slip covers using fabrics like chintz and damask. Step by step tips cover cutting, darts on rounded corners, plackets for easy removal, snapping, and laundering prep. A 40 page Home Institute booklet offers sketches, diagrams, and order coupon.

Home Institute

Read ing Demonstration and Bird Study Presented at School

Miss Adora Sykes taught ten pupils in a reading demonstration and word games. An integrated study of birds linking art reading and science was shown by intermediate grades directed by Miss Marjorie Donahue. Refreshments followed with Mrs. Long presiding and Mrs. Northcutt, Miss Sykes, and Miss Donahue assisting.

Adora Sykes Marjorie Donahue

Hayes PTA Nominating Committee Names Corrected

The Gazette printed incorrect information about Hayes P. T. A. nominating committee members. The committee now lists Mrs. H. C. Johnson as chairman and members Mrs. E. Seda and Mrs. E. Trachta.

Hayes P. T. A H. C. Johnson E. Seda E. Trachta

Taylor Study Group Meeting on Health Protection

Taylor elementary study group will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the school with Mrs. T. P. Smith guiding the session on Protection of Physical Health. Dairy Dale P. T. A. speaker Mrs. C. A. Love heads the Dairy Dale meeting Friday at 7 45 p.m. at the Community hall.

Taylor Taylor Elementary T. P. Smith Dairy Dale P. T. A C. A. Love

West Liberty High to send 40 music contestants to sub district

West Liberty plans to send more than 40 music contestants to the sub district contest in West Branch on Friday and Saturday. They travel with instructor Miss Lorna Schuppert. Girls Glee Club members include Margaret Jensen Mary Davis Cecelia Ruess Virginia Mc Cabe Bernice Reid Virginia Smith Marie Weiss Margaret Hindee Cordelle Hemmingway Bevelyn Kennedy Loretta Tipton.

West Liberty West Branch Lorna Schuppert Glee Club Margaret Jensen Mary Davis Cecelia Ruess Virginia McCabe Bernice Reid Virginia Smith Marie Weiss Margaret Hindee Cordelle Hemmingway Bevelyn Kennedy Loretta Tipton

Community Singers and Soloists Named in Recital Row

The roster lists Leone Wilson Betty Nauman Betty Ann Spindel Dorothy Flater Hilda Weiss Martha Phillpot Hattie Sneeringer Bertha MacMahon Lois Kaylor Mildred Kennedy Corrine Foster Dorothy Smith Mae Harrington Helen Robinson. The Sextet includes Margaret Hindee Cordelle Hemmingway Dorothy Flater Betty Ann Spindel Dorothy Smith Corrine Foster. Vocal soloists are Margaret Hindee Dorothy Flater Marion Burnett Harold Wolther.

Leone Wilson Betty Nauman Betty Ann Spindel Dorothy Flater Hilda Weiss Martha Phillpot Hattie Sneeringer Bertha MacMahon Lois Kaylor Mildred Kennedy Corrine Foster Dorothy Smith Mae Harrington Helen Robinson Margaret Hindee Cordelle Hemmingway Marion Burnett Harold Wolther

Instrumental Soloists and Quartet Performances Listed

Instrumental soloists are Marion Burnett Dorothy Smith Ruth Ann McMahon In the mixed quartet are Margaret Hindee Dorothy Smith Marion Burnett and Harold Walther Accompanists are Dorothy Flater Ruth Ann McMahon and Margaret Hindee.

Marion Burnett Dorothy Smith Ruth Ann McMahon Margaret Hindee Harold Walther Dorothy Flater

Absent And Disabled Voters Ballots For City Election

Voters marked absent or disabled may obtain ballots from city clerk L. J. Story on the third floor of city hall. Those away from the city may vote by mail with a written request or apply in writing to receive a formal form and ballot notarized and returned before election day. Friday is the final registration and correction deadline.

L. J. Story

Flood Threat Triggers Dynamite Repair in Webster

An embankment holding back the Maanexit River was dynamited to relieve rising waters threatening Webster homes. The New Haven railroad rebuilt the structure and blasted it again early Thursday to prevent Flood damage.

Associated Press Webster Mass New Haven Railroad

Eddyville Students Sail To School In Floodrowboats

Flood waters swept Eddyville New York but schools stayed open as children were ferried to classes by rowboats. Local officials faced the challenge of maintaining education amid rising water levels and disrupted transport.

Eddyville N. Y

Broadway Limited Wrecked by Track Switch Reaches Wildly Different Station

The Broadway Limited from Chicago to New York was switched to New York Central tracks in Cleveland due to washouts. The train arrived at Grand Central Station instead of Pennsylvania Station in New York.

New York Broadway Limited Pennsylvania Railroad Chicago New York Central Cleveland Pennsylvania Station Grand Central Station

Boy Floats After River Sweep. Father Missing

Albert Busby was carried into the Baker River with his father during the surge and spent the night wedged in a tree crotch on a small island. The father's fate remained unknown.

Warren N. H Albert Busby Baker River

Profiteers Foiled In East Hartford Boat Fees

East Hartford officials moved to curb alleged price gouging as boat operators faced public scrutiny for transporting marooned families. City leaders pledged action to protect residents from excessive transport charges amid a local crisis.

East Hartford Conn Char

Flooding Shifts Wooded Hill Patch in Blairsville

The flood shifted a wooded tract onto a highway near Blairsville Pennsylvania. An avalanche about an acre in size blocked the Penn Run road near Clymer with 20 to 30 trees standing upright. Six large boats aided by rescuers carried stranded people to safety at no charge.

Blairsville Penn Run Clymer

Paulette Goddard Seen Wearing Ring Amid Chaplin Marriage Talk

In Singapore Paulette Goddard wore a plain diamond and platinum ring as rumors spread that she and Charles Chaplin wed. Officials note Chaplin sought a marriage license on the voyage, but no license has been obtained and no formal announcement from Chaplin or Goddard has been made.

Singapore, Straits Settlements Paulette Goddard Charles Chaplin Chaplin Miss Goddard Singapore

Brooklyn Town Election Nominations Filed for March 30

Three candidate slates filed for Brooklyn town election on March 30. Ticket 1 lists C. E. Brooks for mayor and council members C. C. Ecklund Clem De Meulenaere Fred Read T. J. Belland W. I. Wasson. Ticket 2 names C. C. Ecklund for mayor and councilmen R. R. Bramer L. H. Van Zee T. J. Belland W. J. Wasson H. R. Light. Ticket 3 covers councilmen A. W. Rhinehart W. I. Wasson C. C. Ecklund John Rondabush and Fred Read.

Brooklyn C. E. Brooks C. C. Ecklund Clem de Meulenaere Fred Read T. J. Belland W. I. Wasson R. R. Bramer L. H. van Zee W. J. Wasson H. R

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Ociety Marian Carltons Mrs. Linge Mrs. Clauson Yapam Camp Fire Jolly Eight Club Tate Book DR. Copeland S.E Montrose Kiwanis Ladies Club Beta Phi Mothers’ Party Richards College Pharmacy Andard A Glass & Paint CO 2D Ave Dial Okitachi Camp Cfinectelom Tri Delta Sorority P. T. A. Meetings Big Springs Hugh Snyder E. Firtle O C Long Hayes Nominating Group ST. SE Sue Tome NORGE Gazette Home Institute W. 10Th St New York, N. Y Name Teen Cedar Rapids Appliance Co Third Street SE Crystal Ball Room Cedar Rapids Hair Dressers Association RED Goose KRALL Scholls Dr. Scholl Krall Shoe No First Street
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