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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1936

Page

2

Cabinet Members Of Coe Y W C A Honored At Dinner

New cabinet members of the Coe college Y W C A were honored at a formal dinner by eleven advisory committee members Monday evening at the Roosevelt hotel. Advisory hosts listed include Mrs. P W Jacobson and Mrs. E H Bingham among others with Mrs Jacobson speaking and Mrs Hickok presenting films of Coe events and several regional locations. Honored guests from Cedar Rapids to Chicago attended the event with a large centerpiece and silver floral decorations.

Coe College Association Roosevelt Hotel P. W. Jacobson May Frick E. H. Bingham George Yuill Robert Armstrong Max Daehler Harry M. Gage A. L. Haldeman C. T. Hickok Ethel Ryan Mary Bell Jacobson Hickok Northwest Black Hills Yellowstone Zion National Parks Boulder Dam Pacific Coast Elizabeth Jackson Mary Nelson Betty Warner Cedar Rapids Janetta Merritt Grundy Center Ruth Jans Alden Dorothy Grunewald Blairstown Alice Street Jewel Auman Dixon, Ill Blanche Lichtenstein Grand Mound Frances Henry Iowa City Elinor Kendall

Two Bridge Tournaments Promising Cedar Rapids Turnout

The Perry contract bridge club hosts the second Jensen Memorial Trophy to be decided by match points over two sessions at the Elks club Perry on Sunday at 2 pm and 8 pm. The northeastern Town tournament runs April 10–11 in Waterloo at the Russell-Lamson hotel with Friday pair matches and Saturday team play. Mrs. Max Wilson in Waterloo and Mrs. George Beattie in Cedar Rapids coordinate local inquiries for both events.

Perry Waterloo Cedar Rapids Perry Contract Bridge Club Elks Club Russell-Lamson Hotel Max Wilson George Beattie

Laurers to Entertain Bridge Club at Country Club

Mr and Mrs Eugene B Laurer of 2214 Meadowbrook drive SE will host a bridge club dinner at the Country Club this evening for twelve. After dinner the group will return to the Laurer home for bridge.

Eugene B. Laurer Meadowbrook Drive Laurer

Mrs Hallgren and Hodgin Win City Bridge Tourney

Mrs A H Hallgren and Mrs L L Hodgin won the regular city bridge tournament held Monday evening at the Montrose hotel.

A. H. Hallgren L. L. Hodgin Montrose Hotel

Chi Omega Mothers Club Picnic at Sorority Rooms

The Chi Omega Mothers club will meet Friday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at the sorority rooms 1263 First avenue E. Hostesses are Mrs. E. G. Curry, Mrs. L. Nelson and Mrs. O. Hepner.

Chi Omega Mothers’ Club Sorority First Avenue E E. G. Curry L. Nelson O. Hepner

Anna Burkhalter Guild Sponsors International Broadcast Program

Mu Phi Epsilon members at Coe College present an International Broadcast musical program Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the First Presbyterian chapel. Anna Burkhalter Guild sponsors the event to raise funds for a sorority delegate’s trip to the national convention in California. Joseph Faulkner will announce. admission is charged for the public.

Mu Phi Epsilon Coe College First Presbyterian Chapel Anna Burkhalter Guild Church Joseph Faulkner California

Wunnishawntah Camp Fire Supper Held at Guardian Home

Marjorie Robbins and Henrietta and Marie Cop hosted a Sunday night camp fire supper at Ardyce Woodside's home 614 First Avenue W to fulfill a rank requirement. Attendees included Hazel Abernathy Virginia Harover Betty Lou Rogers and Maxine Surry. The group's last regular meeting was Friday at Maxine Surry's 403 Eighth Avenue SW with refreshments served by her mother Mrs Emil Surry and Mrs Donald Rogers.

Marjorie Robbins Henrietta and Marie Cop Wunnishawntah Ardyce Woodside First Avenue Rank Hazel Abernathy Virginia Harover Betty Lou Rogers Maxine Surry Eighth Avenue Emil Surry Donald Rogers

Pan ry shower honors Mrs John Clauson at Colonial

Mrs Bruce Clauson hosted a pantry shower Friday evening at the Colonial Tea Room for Mrs John Clauson formerly Miss Frances Herr. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Earl Rutan Miss Anna Nichols and Miss Dorothy Clauson with several Clauson relatives and friends in attendance.

Bruce Clauson Avenue NW Colonial Tea Room John Clauson Frances Herr Bridge Earl Rutan Anna Nichols Dorothy Clauson Dorothy Lockridge Ruth Clauson Thora Herr Walter Lockridge Walter Clauson Kenneth McLees Lynn Stauffer Jack Leonard

Tarbooth Study Club Meets After Luncheon

The Tarbooth study club met at the Roosevelt hotel Monday after a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Morris Katzoff. Mrs. Nathan Greenberg presided at the business session. Mrs. Jack Levin reviewed I Write As I Please by Walter Duranty. Mrs. Charles Greenberg gave current events. guests included Mrs. Louis Rosenbaum and Miss Eleanor Usdane of Seattle.

Tarbooth Study Club Roosevelt Hotel Morris Katzoff Nathan Greenberg Jack Levin Walter Duranty Charles Greenberg Louis Rosenbaum Eleanor Usdane Seattle Wash

Visit in Schulze Home

Mrs. Donald C. Hutchison of Algona and her daughter Nancy visit the Schulze home at 320 Fifth avenue SW with Mr. Hutchison and daughter Joan to join for the weekend. They expect to spend the week there before returning together.

Donald C. Hutchison Algona Nancy Mrs. Hutchison Frank Schulze Fifth Avenue SW Mr. Hutchison Joan

Mrs. Mayer Urges Sane Thinking To Save U S

Mrs. Max Mayer urged national and world cooperation to trade goods for raw materials, calling for fixed relationships and adult responsibility. She warned against delegating the future and urged voting, state employment insurance, farmer defense, and calm action to avoid war and economic collapse.

United States Max Mayer Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Health Nursing Association Iowa Highway Commission Helen Taylor Henry Frankel S. R. Hawkins Verne E. Henton Iowa State Federation of Women’s Clubs Salvation Army

Committees Named by Chapter GM of PEO

Mrs. Everett C. Pratt new president announced yearlong committee appointments at a Monday meeting hosted by Mrs. C. E. Roberts. Twenty three members and two guests attended including Mrs. L. W. Dunlap and Mrs. G. M. Wodtke.

Everett C. Pratt C. E. Roberts B Avenue L. W. Dunlap G. M. Wodtke Charles City Lillian Serbousek Cedar Rapids O. W. Lawrence Blanche Hunter George Starr James Patterson Montello Knapp Robert C. Toms Allan G. Thurman Nell Boyack L. A. Kessler H. J. Brownlee R. P. Taylor Keith Young Bruce West A. C. Loepp George Hearn H. C. Watson Glenn Rodgers Olga Tapper Ariana Burr Helen Shoemaker E. W. Spence C. V. Lehman J. Harold Horan Inga Tapper H. C. Ring Philanthropic F. C. Waples Lena Vogt Thomas Suchomel Ingram Bixler C. C. Flodin S. V. Shonka J. C. Trosky Flower Scott McIntyre Russell W. Manatt C. C. Kesler M. S. Hallman Roy E. Curray Louise Hathaway Earl B. Delzell William C. Crawford Horan H. E. Kensinger Hattie Cook Roberts Russell F. Knapp Faith McMurray Clara Robinson J. E. Ives R. G. Austin

Couples group meets at Hesser home for church event

Members of the Couples class of the First Christian church gathered at 1508 Avenue NE the home of Mr and Mrs Jay Hesser. Rev R F Judson of the First Baptist church spoke and a girls quartet sang. Hosts and hostesses included Mr and Mrs Hesser Mr and Mrs Ernest Cumberland Mr and Mrs John Geiger and Mrs Floy Melsa.

First Christian Church Jay Hesser Avenue NE R. F. Judson First Baptist Church Hesser Ernest Cumberland John Geiger Floy Melsa

Mrs Oliver Longueville Sponsors Wednesday Bridge at Home

Mrs Oliver Longueville will sponsor a duplicate contract bridge game on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at her residence located at 2035 Blake Boulevard SE.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Kenwood P T A Mother's Luncheon Hosts Radio Study

Mrs. Stanley Reeder at 430 Thirty third Street NE will entertain the elementary radio study group of Kenwood P T A. A pot luck luncheon is served at 1 p.m. The lesson titled How Home and Community May Cooperate is the final session.

Stanley Reeder Thirty-third Street Kenwood P. T. A

Honor Birthdays Noted By Cook and Sells Club

Mrs. F A Cook and Mrs R W Sells hosted a Sunday evening birthday tribute at Mrs Sells home. Prizes at cards went to Mrs Harold Dozois, Fred Cook and W E Pribble. Guests include Mr and Mrs W E Pribble of Boulder City Nevada visiting Mrs Pribble’s parents at 400 Thirty fifth Street NE.

F. A. Cook R. W. Sells Mr. Cook Mr. Sells Harold Dozois Fred Cook W. E. Pribble W. E., Pribble Boulder City Nevada

Mozart Club Examination Set For Saturday Membership Test

Examinations for Mozart club membership will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce. Interested parties may call Miss Josephine Batchelder at 8785 for details.

Mozart Club Chamber of Commerce Josephine Batchelder

Mrs Connell Returns From Two Week Visit

Mrs. W. M. Connell of 1521 Avenue NE returned Monday after spending two weeks visiting her daughter Miss Catherine Connell and her son Dr. John Connell and his family of Des Moines.

W. M. Connell Avenue NE Catherine Connell John Connell Des Moines

Neil Thompson Away For Summer Visit

Neil Thompson son of Mr and Mrs N J Thompson of 1430 Fourth Avenue SE leaves for Grand Coulee Washington to spend the summer with relatives.

Neil Thompson N. J. Thompson Fourth Avenue SE Grand Coulee, Wash

Shower Honors Mrs. George Ervin at Former Ruth Bruna Kin

Mrs. L. H. Shirk Mrs. J. C. Skalsky hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday evening at the former's home for their sister Mrs. George Ervin formerly Ruth Bruna. Guests included Mesdames George Ervin Le Roy Heneke Joe Tesarik Wilson Jones John Bruna Godfrey Terr Joseph Skalsky and Leo Shirk and Misses Margaret Dorothy Jones Helen Vanous Lillian Blanche Klimes Rosabelle Krinitznik.

L. H. Shirk J. C. Skalsky George Ervin Ruth Bruna LeRoy Heneke Joe Tesarik Wilson Jones John Bruna Godfrey Terr Joseph Skalsky Leo Shirk Margaret Dorothy Jones Helen Vanous Lillian Blanche Klimes Rosabelle Krinitznik

For Mr Melichar Honored At Weekend Party

Fred Melichar was feted at a Saturday evening gathering hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Anton Melichar. Attendees included Betty Jean Barbara Stroleny Richard Melichar and many relatives and friends from the Melichar and Pachta circles.

Fred Melichar Anton Melichar Betty Jean Bessie Ann Betty Joe Louis Barbara Stroleny Richard Melichar Leo Bisinger Randolph Zumer Sally Mary Lou Bessie Jean Anton J. Melichar John Lucille Virginia Ann Frank C. Pachta Joe Pycha Betty Lou Art Wheeler

The Magic of Personality and Self Improvement

A self help feature explains how personality shapes success and social outcomes. It catalogs small faults that turn people away and urges self assessment, behavior changes, and professional guidance to unlock joy, better opportunities, and a fuller life. It promotes a 40 page Home Institute booklet Im proving Your Personality with a coupon order offer.

Kate Mr. High Mary Alice Madge Myrtle Doris

Name Please Print Name and Address Plainly

The notice requests that the reader print their name and address clearly including street city and state for identification. It emphasizes legibility to ensure proper processing by the office.

Visit Youngs Highlight Des Moines Guests

Miss Pearl Young and Miss Emma Hirleman of Des Moines spent the weekend visiting their parents Mr and Mrs H Young at 807 Third Street SW.

Pearl Young Emma Hirleman Des Moines Mrs. H. Young Third Street

Y M C A Junior Board Sponsors Evening Party

The Y M C A junior board hosts a Saturday night event for members and guests. Lobbies and bowling alleys open at 7 30, pool 8 to 9, dancing with an orchestra at 9 in the gym, and vaudeville acts at 9 15 and 9 45. For info call 2 1138.

Betsy Ross Theta Rho No 2 Plans Tuesday Initiation

The Betsy Ross Theta Rho girls club No 2 will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m for initiation. All members are urged to attend.

Betsy Ross Theta Rho

Complete Program For Benefit Show For Negro Camp

All colored benefit vaudeville show announced for Monday and Tuesday at 8 p m in the Y M C A Little Theater First avenue and Fifth street NE proceeds aid the Negro Y camp and trunks for the Community House team in the Golden Gloves Bobby boxers team The seven day camp is the first Y local sponsor in ten years Edith Cecil and Wallace Reed lead a 15 item program plus a grand finale Minnie the Moocher s Wedding Day Edith Reed and Cecil Reed perform The Jiggend Viola Singleton sings I m In The Mood For Love Elmer Crank plays piano Lancie Lee sings and dances Cecil Reed Edith Reed repeat slow motion act Nola Matthews sings You Can Depend On Me and Wallace...

First Avenue Fifth Street Art Taylor WPA Negro Project Community House Edith Cecil Wallace Reed Minnie the Moocher Cecil Reed Viola Singleton Elmer Crank Lancie Lee Edith Reed Nola Matthews Wallace

Shim Sham Shimmy and Night Shuffle at the Civic Hall

Reed presents a solo Shim, Sham, Shimmy with a girls trio Katherine Jones Edith Reed Gladys Miller singing Negro spirituals then a Mason dance routine and Theresa Lee song. Edith Cecil and Wallace Reed perform a tap number followed by Gwendolyn Hickey. Cecil Reed and Edith Reed close with a dance and song before the grand finale. Reserved seats 25 cents general admission 10 cents.

Firms May Send Federal Business Survey Data To Philadelphia Office

Local firms may mail their survey reports to the Bureau of Census in Philadelphia instead of an enumerator. F A Gosnell, chief statistician, urged Cedar Rapids contacts to cooperate, noting submission is voluntary and confidential for statistical use only.

Philadelphia Bureau of Census Department of Commerce Chestnut Street F. A. Gosnell A. L. Taylor Cedar Rapids

Physicians' US income averaged 9674 dollars in A M A survey

An American Medical Association survey reports the average annual income of physicians in the United States as 9674 dollars. The figure reflects the earning level across the medical profession according to the association's study.

United States American Medical Association

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Coe Y.W.C.A Laurers CHI Omega Mothers Jane LUX Japan Madame Butterfly Margaret McFadden Russia Sareees Prokofieff Dorothy Grant Miriam Miss Uhlenhopp Fries McFadden Rose Marie Miss McFadden Minuet Catherine and Caroline van Meter Mrs. Clauson Schulze Coats Chas. Greenberg Second Street Mayer Longueville Bridge P. T. A. Meetings Kenwood Mothers Mrs. Connell Mrs. Ervin MR. Melichar SENS Gazette Home Institute W. 19Th St New York, N. Y Youngs Y. M. Junior Board Betsy Ross Club Hutchinson Richards College Pharmacy Rt AN Uts Isi Dulux General Motors SBICA THE Luberger Company Second Avenue
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