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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1935

Page

4

Dinner To Honor Doris Cook And Wm P Ellwood

Miss Doris Cook is celebrated at a Friday luncheon and will be honored again with Miss Cook and William P Ellwood at a dinner Tuesday evening. Out of town guests include Miss Carney of Boston Miss Stephens of Chicago and Mr Ames of Lincoln with others in Des Moines. Covers are for twenty two at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl F Jordan.

Doris Cook Cook William P. Ellwood Ellwood Omaha Carl F. Jordan Linden Drive Catherine Carney Boston Mass Camila Stephens Chicago Robert Johnson Fort Madison Jack Ames Lincoln Neb Charles Luthe Harry Haskins Des Moines Ann Bolton Miss Cook Edwyn Clapp Twenty-sixth Street Miss Bolton Ralph G Hubbell Buffalo N. Y Robert S. Cook Crescent Drive Carney Stephens Johnson Luthe Haskins Ames Ralph E. Stephens Maquoketa Janice Kirkpatrick San Diego Calif Benjamin A. Hartz Rock Island Sutherland Cook Pomfret Conn Sumner Meed Barrington Ill Isabel C Favorite Commonwealth Apartments

Washington High Group to Host Formal Dinner

The Erodelphian Society at Washington High School plans a formal dinner tonight in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Tables for forty will be decorated with spring flowers, followed by bridge on the mezzanine and ping pong in the Lincoln and Jefferson rooms. Sponsors Miss Lucile Reynolds and Miss Marian Martin will attend. Yvonne Gouldin leads the committee with Ethel Lowe and Sarah Reid assisting.

Erodelphian Society Washington High School Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Lincoln and Jefferson Lucile Reynolds Marian Martin Yvonne Gouldin Ethel Lowe Sarah Reid

Luncheon Held for Mrs Wood at Shaffer Home

Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer hosted a noon luncheon at her 304 Nassau Street SE home honoring Mrs Grant Wood. Eighteen guests attended. notable out of town visitors included Mrs David Kruidenier of Des Moines and Mrs Raymond B McConlogue of Lisbon, with Kruidenier planning a Cedar Rapids visit in coming days.

van Vechten Shaffer Nassau Street Grant Wood David Kruidenier Des Moines Sumner D. Quarton Linden Drive Raymond B McConlogue Lisbon Kruidenier Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Country Club Spring Dance Saturday

The Cedar Rapids Country Club will officially usher in spring with a social dance on Saturday evening. Reservations for dinner are being made and several Dutch treat dinners have already been arranged.

Cedar Rapids

Dinner party at the Holmes home with eight guests

Mr and Mrs Stewart Holmes at 369 Forest Drive SE host eight friends for dinner this evening. Roswell Pickford, son of Mr and Mrs Roswell H Pickford of 357 Forest Drive SE and a Western Reserve Academy student in Hudson, Ohio, arrives tonight for spring vacation with his parents.

Mrs. Stewart Holmes Forest Drive Roswell Pickford Roswell H Pickford Western Reserve Academy Hudson, O

Win This $10 000 Friday Night on Columbia Network

A nationwide contest airs every Friday at 7 PM on the Columbia Network offering a prize of ten thousand dollars. Viewers can enter through the channel’s promotional spots and sponsor messages. Winners are drawn from eligible participants across designated markets.

Columbia Network

Sloss Family Visits Ames for Weekend

Mr and Mrs Thomas Sloss of Ames and their daughter Margaret came Friday to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs T H Wright Jr at 1837 Grande avenue SE. Mrs Wright is a daughter of the Slosses. Mr and Mrs John L. Miller of 1995 B avenue NE returned Thursday from eight weeks in Miami Beach, Florida.

Thomas Sloss Ames Cedar Rapids Margaret T H Wright Grande Avenue Wright Sloss John L. Miller B Avenue NE Miami Beach Fla

Mrs Stanfield Plans Odessa Visit for Two Weeks

Mrs A J Stanfield of 417 Twentieth Street SE will leave Saturday for Odessa Missouri to visit relatives for about two weeks.

Mrs. Stanfield A J Stanfield Twentieth Street Wall Odessa

Ames Women Honored After Visit With Mrs Courtney

Mrs Allen J Johnson and her daughter Rosemae Johnson of Ames were honored at a small dinner Thursday evening hosted by Mrs Forest Rutgers of 420 Sixteenth street SE after spending several days with Mrs S G Courtney at 520 Sixteenth Street SE.

Allen J Johnson Rosemae Johnson Ames S G Courtney Sixteenth Street SE Forest Rutgers

Cultus Clubic Meets At Mrs Jessie Canfield Home

Mrs Jessie Canfield hosted Cultus club members on Thursday afternoon. Mrs P Os Flanders, former New York City resident, read a paper on city growth and her experiences there, followed by refreshments.

Jessie Canfield Cultus Club P Os Flanders New York City Cty

Ephesian class picnic honors birthday with games

Twenty members of the Ephes ian class of St Poeuls Methodist church and families enjoyed a church picnic supper Thursday evening. Miss Irma Hac was surprised on her birthday by friends. Cards were played. Refreshments served by Mrs John Hac and helpers.

St Poeuls Methodist Church Irma Hac K Street Swowas Miss Hac Vida Ring Erelyn Keath Katherine Stone Ann Sudlik Silvia Mrstik Alice Krall Emma Jensen Olga Serbousek Erma Shadecky Anna Philip Rose Phillip Hathe Elias Jula Kopecky Alice Seda Bessie Marsoui Marie Blazek Dorothy Womacka Charles Blazek Floyd Hac John Hac Milo Womacka

Farewell Party Honors Miss Mary Browner

Miss Mary Browner is honored at a Wednesday evening farewell hosted by Rose Mary Phelan at 1614 C Avenue NW. Browner leaves Wednesday night for Niagara, Wisconsin to make her home, with Stella Keelin and Bryner accompanying to Chicago.

Mary Browner Rosemary Phelan Avenne Miss Brewer Niagra Wis Miss Bryner Wilma Keelin Betty Quass Stella Keelin Lester Bonts Bob Lindahl Bob Beers Don Heim Bayonne Chicago

Marion women guests at Cedar Rapids garden luncheon

Thirteen members of the Marion garden club joined seventy six attendees at the Cedar Rapids Woman's club luncheon. Mrs C S Mahaffy spoke on Warblers with lantern slides while Mrs Henry J Hromek shared reflections on what nature and gardening mean, accompanied by music from Mrs Lulu Engleman Welty.

Marion Garden Club Nature and Garden Department Cedar Rapids Edward A. Steiner Grinnell College Lulu Engleman Welty Hromek

P. T. A Meetings Highlight School Activities and Plans

Wilson P T A session featured Fred J Kluss speaking on Guidance and a tuberculosis test talk from Arthur Deamer. The group merged Wilson senior and junior high associations and planned a mock bake sale. Members reviewed reports, heard a character building talk by Miss Ruby Byers, and arranged health roundups and year-end events.

Fred J. Kluss Wilson Parent-Teacher Association Jennie Post Arthur Deamer George Kibler Wilson Senior High Wilson Junior High A H_ Schluntz George Yieseler Council Charles Nelson R. F. Taft J Chramosta George Fieseler Alan Richardson Gladys Thomann J Hollister

Camel's Hair Topcoats Shine In Spring Fashion

Amos Parrish notes camel's hair coats suit many men with light weight, warmth, and long wear. Styles range from three-button to double-breasted, in tan gray blue and patterns. The wrap-around model grows popular among youth. though costly, real camel's hair offers wear and satisfaction.

Mrs Ritters Speaks on Juvenile Story Writing

Mrs Forest Rittgers spoke on juvenile short story writing at a Protheon class meeting of the First Congregational church held Friday afternoon at 109 Seventeenth Street NE. She discussed the field, its appeal and market and read her stories from Girls Companion. Tea followed as Mrs J Stanfield presided.

Protheon

Miss Marilyn Cornish Stays With Des Moines Parents

Miss Marilyn Cornish of Des Moines visits over the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Glen E scoreishs at 404 Thirty-third Street.

Marilyn Cornish Des Moines Glen E

Mrs Mason Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs Clifford Mason, formerly Miss Lois Wooden before her March 9 marriage, was honored at a Wednesday evening shower hosted by Miss Harriett Struve at 806 Eighth Street SW. Bunce was played with first prize to Mrs J A Wooden and consolation to Mrs E R Pratt.

Clifford Mason Lois Wooden Harriett Struve Eighth Street Bunce J. A. Wooden E. R. Pratt Mesdames Mason J. B. Mason E. R Pratt L. V. Haskins F. W Pratt Betty Uridil

Bridge Club Dinner Hosts and Prizes Awarded

Miss Helen Chamberlin hosted her bridge club dinner at Mrs Koffron's tea room. Prizes in the bridge event went to Mrs H I Stenson, Mrs Joseph Toman, and Mrs James Reeder.

Helen Chamberlin

Y M Junior Board To Sponsor Party Night At Y M C A

The Y M C A junior board votes to continue Saturday night parties for two months under the name Party Nite replacing Family Nite. The event opens at 7 30 p m with facilities available for ping pong bowling and adult swimming at 8 and 9 one woman directs a program of dances and an orchestra seals the evening.

Y. M Marie Ann Balear Betty Ann Wollenberg Jean Marie Brand Norma Jean Batchelder Leo Roseberry Marion Newhard Albie Ann Navratil Susan Brown Betty Becker Betty Kemper Dorothy Navratil Jean Ardis Smith Dorothy Gibb Barbara Beals Clifford Mortland Rose Marie June Fitzpatrick Twins Jacqueline Jurgensen Shirley Mae Smith Harold Millhiser Milo Mitralsky Erwin Wasta Harold and Charles Severn Cecil Bolsinger Needham Young Dawson Grim Clifford Lyon Edward Gorman L. R. Hawkins Millhiser L. E. Crabbs

Recreation night at YWCA for all adults

The regular recreation night for those over high school age will be at the YWCA at 8 PM. An orchestra will provide dancing music and there will be ping pong, shuffleboard and other games.

Adams Wis Visitors Plan Week With Walker Family

Mrs. Oscar Fease and her son Robert of Adams Wisconsin will visit Saturday afternoon for a week with Mr and Mrs Ralph Walker at 1933 Grande avenue SE. Mrs Fease and Mrs Walker are sisters.

Oscar Fease Robert Adams, Wis Ralph Walker Grande Avenue SE Fease Walker

Sylvia VanDehei and Vernon Stevens wed in family ceremony

Mr and Mrs Frank VanDehei announce the marriage of their daughter Sylvia Mahala VanDehei to Vernon D Stevens son of Mr and Mrs Roscoe F Stevens of Marion. The ceremony was at the bridegroom s parents home Friday at 1 pm with a single ring rite performed by Dr John Walters. Immediate relatives attended and spring flowers decorated the setting.

Frank Vandehei Dunreath Drive Sylvia Mahala Vernon D. Stevens Roscoe F. Stevens Marion John Walters Iva Stevens Duane Stevens Savanna Ill Harley Erwin Laura Kershner Stevens Wis Lawrence Conservatory of Music Appleton Davis Musical College Los Angeles Calif Marion High School Iowa State College Ames Cedar Rapids Business College Wilson Company Chicago C Avenue NW

Chi Delta Initiates Seven Coe Women

Seven Coe college students were initiated into Chi Delta this afternoon at the Chi Omega sorority rooms. New members are Betty Kitterman Beth Courtney Sarah Palmer Dorothy Faris Eleanor Pooley Ruth Quass and Maybelle Young. At the spread after the services new members sang original songs with guests Prof. Minna Wikoff and Mrs. Philip Palmer.

Coe College Chi Delta Club Chi Omega Betty Kitterman Beth Courtney Sarah Palmer Dorothy Faris Eleanor Pooley Ruth Quass Maybelle Young Minna Wikoff Philip Palmer

Miss Lula Haufle to Wed Harold Fritzel March 30

Miss Lula Haufle, of South Dakota, will marry Harold Fritzel on March 30. The event was celebrated with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Leona Wieser at 333 Forest Drive SE. Bridge prizes went to Mildred Jacobson and Ann Dostal, with guests including Viola Wieser Agnes Kremanek Mae Streicher Lydia Keinlein Lydia Hanson and Mary Spinka.

Leona Wieser Forest Drive Lula Haufle Harold Fritzel South Dakota Bridge Mildred Jacobson Ann Dostal Viola Wieser Agnes Kremanek Mae Streicher Lydia Keinlein Lydia Hanson Mary Spinka

Kiwanis Ladies Club Elects New Officers

Mrs Ralph Bostwick was chosen president of the Kiwanis Ladies club at a luncheon meeting in the Roosevelt hotel. New officers include Mrs QC W Lawrence as vice president Mrs George Hearn as secretary and Mrs Claude Krebs as treasurer The program featured Mrs OO E Atkinson speaking on Sex Instruction In the Home and the Kiwanis men's chorus conducted by Alvin Keiser performed.

Ralph Bostwick Kiwanis Ladies Club Roosevelt Hotel QC. W. Lawrence George Hearn Claude Krebs Oo. E. Atkinson Kiwanis Men's Chorus Alvin Keiser

Friendly Strollers Begin Season Hike Under Wisely

The Friendly Strollers of the Friendly club plan their first hike of the season this Sunday led by Everett Wisely. West side members meet at 2 p.m. at the Plaza, east side members at the Edison pharmacy. The hike begins at 2:30 from the pharmacy. all club members are invited.

Friendly Friendly Club Everett Wisely West Side Plaza East Side Edison Pharmacy Tenth Street Third Avenue Pharmacy

American youth wanders Arctic alone two years

David Irwin 24 of Sarcoxie Missouri returns to civilization after two years missing in Canada's frozen north. He left the Latvia led expedition near Aklavik with a dog team and camera. Found near Cockburn bay at Baker lake he was weak but alive having traveled thousands of miles in the Arctic circle. His solo trek is hailed as remarkable in Arctic history.

Churchill Man INS Canada David Irwin Civilization Sarcoxie Irwin Latvia Aklavik N. W.T

William Vernon Heights notice issues on property lien

Esther Van Meter transfers to the National Life Insurance Company sublin ks of record for block 9 in Vernon Heights. A $1 valuation is listed. The meeting of record terminates and possession will be given January 1, 1935.

Esther van Meter National Life Insurance Company Vernon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Spotiety Wm. P. Ellwood Jennie Washington High Group Country Club Stewart Holmes Franklin Roosevelt SELBY MAYDE Oxford Armstrong MR. and Mrs. Sloss OF John L. Millers Culius Club Mary Brywner Garden Dept Mrs. Welty T. F. Hersch H. F. Klemme F. Russell A. J. Baumhoefener Donald McKinlay M. C Moffit A C. Maxwell B Harrington Ruth Rydberg P. T. A. Meetings Wilson Meeting Kenwood Kenwood P T Ruby Byers Franklin School R. E. Atherton Lee Coy Otto Kohl Ward Emerson Kehne Kenneth Kohl Homer Gardner Reeder Henry Houseman H. J. Hinkle Betty Davis Henriette Bures Amos Parrish York Mrs. Rittgers Miss Cornish Second Street Dows Bidg Mrs. Mason Miss Chamberlin Y. M. Junior Board Y. W. Recreation Ralph Walkers Sylvia Vandehei Vernon Stevens CHI Delta Miss Haufle Ladies Club of Kiwanis Arctic Newman
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