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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1938

Page

2

Dinner for State D A R Board at Roosevelt hotel

The Daughters of the American Revolution of Iowa held a dinner at the Roosevelt hotel with state regent Mrs Imogen B. Emery hosting. Attending were 10 state officers including Mrs Osbourne von Krog and Mrs Edwin P. Chase as well as other officers. The three day state conference opened at the Roosevelt with meetings, talks, and a guest night program.

Iowa Imogen B. Emery Cedar Rapids D. A R Roosevelt Hotel Emery Daughters Florentine O S. von Krog Eldora Edwin P. Chase Atlantic Tom B. Throckmorton Des Moines A. S. Elder Sioux City Elsie M. Martin Fort Madison John Hull Boone C A Garlock Fort Dodge M M Burns Sanborn Claire H. Parker Waterloo Roosevelt Eleeting Board of Management Roosevelt Roose van Vechten Shaffer Chamber of Commerce Marie Kibler Marjorie Walters Ashley Mayflower Kibler US Daughters of 1812 Daughters of Founders and Patriots

Earlinda Whitehill Birthday Party At Ridgeway Drive

Mr and Mrs Earl Whitehill hosted a seventh birthday party for daughter Earlinda at their home on Ridgeway drive SE on Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Cath erine Yuiil Patricia Schaber Susan Starman Marybel Killian Jane Killian Sandra Studer Diane Darrow Joan Starman Willdene Howells Laurene Howells Jean Todd Sheryl Chehak Kath ryn Chehak Jackie Cutler Michael Martin and John Cooper.

Earl Whitehill Ridgeway Drive Earlinda Catherine Yuiil Patricia Schaber Susan Starman Marybel Killian Jane Killian Sandra Studer Diane Darrow Joan Starman Willadene Howells Laurene Howells Jean

Tuesday Study Club Meeting With Mrs Hall

The Tuesday Study Club met with Mrs J J Hall at 510 Forest Drive SE on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs W J Barngrover reviewed General Chiang Kai-shek by General and Madame Chiang Kai-shek.

J J Hall Forest Drive W. J Barngrover Chiang Kai-shek

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club Luncheon Meeting

Mrs Bert Haynes and Mrs Vern Kelley hosted a luncheon for the Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club at the sorority rooms 1215 First Avenue. A long table featured yellow jonquils and fern. after luncheon a brief business session was led by President Mrs Paul Huston.

Bert Haynes Vern Kelley Alpha Xi Delta Mothers’ Club Sorority First Avenue Paul Huston

Modern Reading club luncheon at Wurster tea room

Mrs L R Gerhardt of 2721 First Avenue E and Mrs James E Patterson of 122 Twentieth Street NE hosted members of the Modern Reading club at a Wednesday luncheon at the Wurster tea room with twelve covers. Members stayed for the afternoon program afterward.

L. R. Gerhardt First Avenue E James E Patterson Twentieth Street Modern Reading Club Wurster Tea Room

Jane O'Meara New President Of Kappa Sorority At Iowa U

Miss Jane O'Meara daughter of Mr and Mrs H D O'Meara 1903 Bever avenue SE a University of Iowa student has been elected president of the university chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority Also named were Miss Ann Winslow 2171 Linden drive SE assistant social chairman Miss Betty Carrier of Vinton and Miss Elizabeth Clark 2051 Linden drive SE efficiency chairman

Jane O'Meara H D O'Meara Bever Avenue SE University of Iowa Kappa Kappa Gamma Social Sorority Ann Winslow E F Winslow Linden Drive Betty Carrier Vinton Elizabeth Clark Atherton B Clark

Margaret Wilson Heads Alpha Gamma Delta at Coe College

Miss Margaret Wilson of Cedar Rapids is installed as president of Alpha Gamma Delta at Coe College. Other new officers include Lucille Coon first vice president Jane Ball second vice president Jayne Olds treasurer Helen Simmons secretary Marjorie Smith editor Elinor Sweitzer scribe Ruth Preston guard Arminta Davidson chaplain Norma White librarian Ellen Snyder social chairman Lydia Ann Courtright rushing chairman house president Norma White names chairman and Lydia Ann Courtright Pan-Hellenic representative.

Margaret Wilson Cedar Rapids Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe College Alice Snyder Lucille Coon Jane Ball Jayne Olds Helen Simmons Marjorie Smith Elinor Sweitzer Jean Erbe Ruth Preston Arminta Davidson Norma White Ellen Snyder

Mrs Tschirgi Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon at Home

Mrs Arthur M. Tschirgi of 517 Nineteenth street SE was hostess for a Wednesday afternoon luncheon at her residence entertaining members of her bridge club. Eight covers were set.

Arthur M. Tschirgi Nineteenth Street

Mrs Hoyt Hosts Club Luncheon and Bridge at Home

Mrs Eugene C Hoyt of 370 Park Terrace SE hosted a luncheon and bridge gathering for club members at her residence on Wednesday.

Eugene C Hoyt Park Terrace SE

League of Women Voters selects delegates for state convention

Mrs. Ben Ogden, Mrs. J P Mills and Mrs. J Barnett were elected delegates to the Iowa City state convention April 20 21 at a Montrose hotel luncheon meeting. Alternates are Mrs I S Padley Mrs AE Chase and Mrs G J Marnette. B D Silliman spoke on price fixing laws effects on consumers and new efficiency in merchandise distribution. A silver tea is planned for April 12 with committee heads Mrs H E Henderson Mrs L P Davis and Mrs E W DeNio inviting guests.

Ben Ogden J P. Mills J. Barnett League of Women Voters Iowa City League Montrose Hotel I S Padley AE Chase G. J. Marnette B. D. Silliman H. E Henderson L. P Davis E W. DeNio

Surprise Party Honors Miss Irma Rigel on Fourteenth Birthday

Miss Irma Rigel was feted Friday at a surprise home party marking her fourteenth birthday. Games were played and refreshments served. attendees included Darlene Merta Adeline Jansa Dorothy Merta Melvin Modracek Leona Jansa Leonard Jansa Marvin Rigel Leo Modracek Jerry Merta Robert Modracek Irene Rigel and the Modracek and Jansa families along with John Klimes and Norma Jane.

Irma Rigel Darlene Merta Adeline Jansa Dorothy Merta Melvin Modracek Leona Jansa Leonard Jansa Marvin Rigel Leo Modracek Jerry Merta Robert Modracek Irene Rigel Louis Jansa Frank Modracek John Klimes Leo Rigel Norma Jane

Miss Annabel Anderson Elected YWCA Leader at Iowa

Miss Annabel Anderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson, was elected president of the YWCA at the University of Iowa. She is a junior and has served on the YWCA cabinet, with prior work at Grinnell and the University of Colorado. Other officers named include Nancy Patton Davenport vice president Lucile Mullen Davenport secretary and Jane Hart Des Moines treasurer.

Annabel Anderson Oscar A Anderson Ridgeway Drive University of Iowa Miss Anderson University Y. W. CA Grinnell University of Colorado At Boulder W.C Pi Beta Phi Nancy Patton Davenport Lucile Mullen Jane Hart Des Moines

Martha Leksa To Be Presented In Coe Piano Recital

Prof Max Daehler presents Martha Leksa at Coe College in a junior piano recital in the TM Sinclair Memorial Chapel assisted by Miss Winifred Murray soprano and Miss Marabelle Fuller. The program features Bach, Schumann, Ravel, Mozart, Grieg and other composers, with organ accompaniment by Miss Eleanor Taylor.

Martha Leksa Coe Max Daehler Coe College Department of Music Godfrey Leksa Tenth Street SE T M. Sinclair Leksa Winifred Murray Paul Schumann Ray Marabelle Fuller Grace Swab Eleanor Houts Mu Phi Epsilon National Honorary Music Sorority Coedan, Literary Society Vesper Choir John Mokress David W Gulon Maman Mozart Blackbird Cyril Scott Miss Murray Grieg Miss Eleanor Taylor

Van Vechten Guild Hostess To Social Circle

Fifty persons attended a luncheon by the Van Vechten guild of Peoples Church for the church social circle. Mrs. Steele announced a March 30 bridge benefit and named tea table, prizes, candy, and ticket committees.

van Vechten Guild of the Peoples Church George M. Bird LaFarge J.C. Mahannah Walter Allison C. A. Anderson Wallace Scheck A. B. Steele George Claussen George Claussen. Mrs. Steele, President of van Vechten Guild

Mrs Hallman to broadcast Thursday review

Mrs M S Hallman will review the book Madame Flowery Sentiment by Gravis on station WMT Thursday at 2 30 p m The broadcast is sponsored by the radio division of the Iowa State Federation of Women's clubs.

M. S. Hallman Gravis WMT Radio Division Iowa State Federation of Women’s Clubs

Johnson Family Fetes L V Johnson On 65th Birthday

A Cedar Rapids based family reunion honors L V Johnson celebrating his sixty fifth birthday at the Johnson home. Attendees include L V Johnson and spouse and numerous relatives from Cedar Rapids Davenport East Moline Hopkins and Duluth with several Miller Frendle Packingham and Jonnason family members present.

L. V Johnson Johnson L. V. Johnson H. C. Luedemann C. J. Frendle GL. Johnson G. O. Johnson Cedar Rapids

Dairy Dale Community Picnic and Meeting Planned

The Dairy Dale community will gather Thursday at 6 30 p m at the hall for a picnic dinner and business session. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches and dishes. All district residents are invited.

Dairy Dale

Install Officers of Chapter DK and Committees Named

Chapter DK of P E O met Monday evening at the home of Mrs Metta Burd for an exemplification of the ritual and installation of new officers Four guests attended from chapters FN AH IH The program included group singing led by Mrs Vogel Harley and committee appointments across finance visiting and flower program social notification beneficence reporter and pianist with Mrs Burd as president and Miss Marian F Wilson as convention hostess

P E.O Metta Burd Park Avenue SE Ada Hansen Garner Inez Rasmussen West Liberty Pauline Williamson Gertrude Kinderknecht Vogel Harley Burd Bertha M. Wolf Edith Amen L W. Dunlap H. M. Gage Jessie Lord Philip Palmer J. M. Tallman Olive P Tower E. R. Moore Laura Turner Jennie Post Marie L. Mauss Florence Chapin Charles S. Krause W. C. Henning Louis D. Burkhalter, Jr E. Jackson Ora Beitzell J M Thompson L. D. Weld

Cedar O E S Holds Special Meeting and Dinner

Cedar chapter O E S met Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic hall with a school of instruction at 9 a.m. led by Mrs Marguerite Hoglan of Center Point. About 400 members and guests dined at star point place cards as Red and white carnations adorned tables. Guests included Mrs Bess Manilaw and many grand officers. Marguerite Naibert sang You're a Sweetheart and a heart of friendship formed around Mrs Hoglan. A social hour ended the event.

Cedar Chapter O. E. S Masonic Hall Marguerite Hoglan Center Point Abbie Sheldon Bess McMurray Helen Lundin William E. Groepper Malta Esther Dove Laurance S. Dove Marion Maud Newland Harry Brookman Lucille Smith Thomas Armstrong Fairfax Tipton Dubuque Springville Mechanicsville Iowa City

Miss Onalee Smith Honored At Cedar Rapids Shower

Mrs. J Earl Smith hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday evening at her Cedar Rapids home in honor of her daughter Miss Onalee Smith. Guests included numerous named local men and women and the event announced the April 3 marriage to Clyde T. Williams.

J Earl Smith Cedar Rapids Miss Onalee Smith Clyde T. Williams Miss Smith George Berchenbunter Robert Elam H .A. Stoner R. B. Booth William Ceynar Matie Watkins F. H Hoppe Karl Hoppe H Wilkin G. M. Booth Florence Brown Nevin Duffe Lawrence Booth G. A. Stoner F. R Smith Eugene Minor Paul Minor H. N. Minor H. N. Smith J. P. Garnant Horace Garnant Harry Berchenbriter Ed Vavra Mary Borghart T. P. Smith Frank Zahradnik R. C. Smith Edna Milligan

Beta Phi Alpha Alumnae Meeting At Mrs Easton Home

Mrs. Clark Easton hosted Beta Phi Alpha alumnae Monday evening at 3033 E Avenue NE. Table decor featured sorority colors with yellow roses and tapers. A business meeting followed dinner and a social hour.

Clark Easton Beta Phi Alpha E Avenue NE

Polk P.T.A. Meeting on Family Relationships Lesson

The Polk P T A parent education study group meets Thursday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Erwin Wasta at 1902 B Avenue NE. The topic comes from Family Relationships chapter 7 focusing on recreation and personality development in the home. All interested persons are invited.

Polk P. T. A Erwin Wasta B Avenue

Garden Short Course Program at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club nature and garden department hosts a garden short course with 1:30 program sessions on plant reproduction and floral arrangement. Notable speakers include Dr W A Anderson, J Tomann, Mrs Yenry J Hromek, Dr F G Brooks, Carl Baumhoecfner, and discussion leaders Mr Bruinhoetrner, Arthur Bezdek, and Davis nyder.

Nature and Garden Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Woman’s Club George Watton W. A Anderson J Toman Yenry J. Hromek Yenry J. Hromek. 1 Fb. Onen J . Rhea F G. Brooks Carl Baumhoecfner Mr Bruinhoetrner Arthur Bezdek Davisnyder

Miss Kathryn Cluett Honored at April Showers

Miss Kathryn Cluett was honored at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at Mrs. Dobson's tea room 430 Fifth avenue SW. The event, hosted by Mrs. William Hemsky and assisted by several ladies, included favors in yellow and pink and a luncheon and shower held at another location for the bride to be.

Kathryn Cluett Thomas Gillan William Hemsky Fifth Avenue Joseph Hemsky Nellie Dobson Irma Andrew May Anderson Ida Paseka Leo Kimm Keith Kimm Blairstown C. D. Bennett Belle Plaine E. A. Rosenberger WE. Thompson Mrs. Rosenberger Thirty-third Street Miss Cluett

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi to Meet at Montrose Hotel

The Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Montrose hotel, scheduling a regular session in a public venue.

SIGMA Beta Sigma Phi Sigma Chapter Montrose Hotel

Art Dept Program at Mount Mercy Academy Exhibit

Cedar Rapids Woman's club meeting moved to Mount Mercy academy for a Catholic Art association exhibit. Mrs A B Van Dyke led a brief business session and committee plans. musical numbers by Marcella Kalishek and Maxine Kinley. Ned Cauch wood carvings on Christ’s baptism and the Crucifixion. tea followed with jonquil table decor and crystal, coordinated by Sisters M Norbert, M Josephine, M Xavier, and M DeLourdes.

Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Mount Mercy Academy Catholic Art Association A. B. van Dyke van Dyke Frank Gates Henry J. Hromek Mildred MacDanel James Kennedy Marcella Kalishek Maxine Kinley Marjorie Fleming Margaret Taylor Ned Cauch Mary Frances Carroll Agnes Clancy M Norbert M. Josephine M. Xavier M. DeLourdes

Card Party to Benefit Chicago North Western Club

The C. and N. W. Woman's Club sponsors an annual benefit card party Friday at 8 p.m. in the Iowa Electric Light and Power bungalow. Mrs. C. K. Homan chairs the event. attendees should bring their own cards. Refreshments served. table and door prizes will be awarded.

Chicago North Western Railway System Woman's Club Iowa Electric Light and Power Company C. K. Homan

Legion Auxiliary Card Party Friday at Memorial Building

Members of the American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford Post No 5 sponsor a benefit card party Friday at 2 p.m. in the Memorial Building dining room. Mrs C E Drury and Mrs Louis Schirm are in charge with prizes and refreshments.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Building C. E. Drury Louis Schirm

St. Wenceslaus Unit Meeting After Lenten Devotions

The St. Wenceslaus CYO senior unit will meet Wednesday evening after Lenten devotions. A short radio skit, address by Robert Vlach, and card games will be part of the program with prizes at each table. Committee members are Leo Lastavka Marcella Hayek and Celestine Oates.

St. Wenceslaus C. Y. O Robert Vlach Banco Leo Lastavka Marcella Hayek Celestine Oates

Farmers Market Place Wants Ads For Farm Goods

Farm listings and ads offer baby chicks livestock and poultry supplies. Machinery hay seed fodder and more offered for sale or rent. Look under Farmers' Market Place in the Want Ad section for details.

Mothers Club Meeting at St Paul’s Church Teaches Child’s World

The St Pauls Mothers Club met in the church parlors on Tuesday afternoon. Bertha Pownall led devotions themed Light and a piano duet Valse Triste was played by Mrs. Marshall Hick man and Mrs Paul Gard. Mrs Robert Armstrong discussed Recognition of a Childs World outlining child ages and religious education phases. Tea was served by Mrs Leslie Crabbs with assistants Mesdames Kaufman Danforth and Moore.

Mothers’ Club St. Paul's Church Bertha Pownall Marshall Hickman Paul Gard Valse Triste Robert Armstrong Leslie Crabbs G. Cbd Kaufman Warner Danforth R. T. Moore

Birthday Dinners Honor March Birthdays at Brodie Home

A birthday picnic Sunday at Mark E. Brodie’s home celebrated March birthdays of J L Brodie Mrs and Mrs Herbert Pratt and family including Donna Mae Ruby Betty June, Oscar Daniels Ed Novotny Mary Alice Jimmie Brodie and Frank N Pratt of Spirit Lake. Guests included Frank Pratt Ruth Mary Jo Oscar Daniels Ed Novotny Steven Pattee Janet Ruth Mervin Virginia Pratt and others.

Mark E. Brodie Highway No. 149 J. L. Brodie Herbert Pratt Donna Mae Ruby Betty June Oscar Daniels Edward Novotny Mary Alice Jimmie Brodie Frank N. Pratt Spirit Lake Frank Pratt F. W. Pratt Ruth Mary Jo Ed Novotny Steven Pattee Janet Ruth Mervin Virginia Pratt Mark Brodie Mr. Brodie JL. Brodie Robert J. Brodie

Cedar Rapids Gallery Shows 100 Photographs From American Annual

Under Cedar Rapids Camera club auspices an exhibit of 100 photographs from the American Annual of Photography for 1938 opens at the public library gallery and runs weekdays 3 to 5 until April 30. John W. Barry will discuss the collection Sunday 3 to 6 with other Camera club members present.

Cedar Rapids John W. Barry Camera Club Cedar Rapids Art Association

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Luncheon Set Thursday

Members of the Kappa Delta Mothers' club will meet Thursday at 1 p.m in the sorority rooms for a picnic luncheon. Mrs. W. E. Mickel, a guest, will review Good Medicine by Charles Russell. All Kappa Delta mothers are invited.

Kappa Delta Mothers’ Club W. E. Mickel Charles Russell Kappa Delta

Also Mentioned on This Page

State D.A.R. Board Earlinda Whitehill Germnardt Patterson Jane O’meara Kappa Sorority Iowa U Alpha Gamma Delta Mrs. Tschirgi Eugene Hoyt Woman Voters’ League American Institute of Laundering Akrid van Vechten Guild Mrs. Hallman L. V. Johanson Cedar Chapter CO E.S Onalee Smith P.T.A. Meetings Mt. Mercy Academy C. and N. W. Woman's Club Legion Auxiliary ST. Wenceslaus Holmes Edwards Inlam Apt Phastea Jewelers Nalteaz China 3Rd Ave The Paramount Theater ST. Paul’s Stite Gordon Armstrong
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