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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1940

Page

11

Birthday Dinner for M H Towner at Montrose Hotel

M H Towner of 145 Thirty-fifth Street SE celebrated his 75th birthday Friday with a dinner at the Montrose hotel. Dr Francis R Towner of Elgin and family joined guests including Mrs Laura Fawcett of Elgin and local residents for the occasion. Colored movies were shown and other patrons attended.

M. H. Towner Thirty-fifth Street Drive Montrose Hotel Towner Francis R. Towner Elgin Janice Billy J.A McCulloch Walter I. Fry

McKeebys Return From Florida Visit

Dr and Mrs B H McKeeby of 1512 First Avenue East have returned after a fifteen day visit in Florida.

Mrs. McKeeby B. H. McKeeby First Avenue E Florida

Past Matrons Circle Hostess and Local Club Gatherings

Mrs I D Hill hosted the Past Matr ons Circle at her sister Mrs A W Savage home. Ehler Country Club members were entertained at Mrs Fred Radcliff home. Mrs Gaylord ODossa hosted the Ladies Literary and Social Club with Mrs FE Green and Mrs H F Heideman in charge of the program.

I. D Hill A. W. Savage Ehler Country Club Fred Radcliff Gaylord O'Dossa FE. Green H. F. Heideman nOo

West Liberty P E O Chapter installs McMahon as president

Mrs. W A Smith hosted AH chapter in West Liberty on Tuesday with Mrs. Ade laide Stober Nora Hise Mrs Scott McMahon and Mrs Lou Chesebro on the program McMahon was installed as president by Mrs H C Jack The next meeting is set for 2 30 pm April 2 at Mrs C S Brookes home Lotus chapter No 320 O E S received a United States silk flag and staff from Women s Relief Corps on Monday Participants included Mrs George Case Mrs Corey Reynolds Mrs Ora Wilson Mrs M H Oyen Mrs George Hines Mrs W T Johnston Alice Wolf Mrs Charles Park and Mrs L M McGuire.

W. A. Smith P. E O Adelaide Stober Nora Hise Scott McMahon Lou Chesebro George Case Corey Reynolds Ora Wilson M. H. Oyen George Hines W. T. Johnston Alice Wolf Charles Park L. M. McGuire

College Club to Hear Lecture On Taxation

Cedar tat College club schedules a 2:15 p.m. Saturday talk at 1945 Second Avenue SE on Hidden Taxes by Mrs. E A Hunt of Des Moines, researcher for the National Consumers Tax commission. The event is hosted by a large local group of women studying tax cuts and will include many hostesses.

Cedar Tat College Club Harry M Gage Second Avenue SE E A. Hunt Des Moines National Consumers’ Tax Commission Consumers Alan Comdmussivin Huim Palpi United States Otto Schluter John Gilmore Charles Fisher Oscar P Rusch Fifth Avenue SF J. R Drake E. E. Schenefelt Rummer Godden

Recital by Emma and Ruth Allen Pupils

The Misses Emma and Ruth Allen hosted a violin and flute recital at their home on Saturday evening with pupils and parents as guests. Programs included Beethoven Minuet in G, Rubinstein Melody in F, and several Violin pieces performed by listed students. An evening of music showcased young talent from the Allen pupils and local families.

Emma Ruth Allen Eighth Avenue SE Beethoven Pauline Smith Rien Trestiar Ambrosio Jean Bowker Rubinstein Mary Ellen Davenport Somelass Arthur Ellen Trestiar Toreles Harris Betty ‘Pow Joan Garrett Jesse

Local clubs hold meetings and elect officers this week

Olin The Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. Hazel Mason's home Tuesday with Mrs. Faithe Macomber assisting. Bow Knot club entertained by Mrs Francis Winchip Wednesday. Twentieth Century club met with Mrs. Paul BrownThursday. Friendship club with Mrs Sophia Joura. Altruist club hosted by Miss Jennie Rummel. Happy Hour club hosts Clarice Stingley and Alberta Fairley. Ship Ahoy club met with Joyce Taylor. Officers elected for United Brethren Missionary society and Sorosis club with multiple officers named.

the Legion Auxiliary Hazel Mason Faithe Macomber Maude Carter Bow Knot Club Francis Winchip Ida Bonjour Twentieth Century Club Paul Brown Maude Merritt Friendship Club Sophia Joura Jennie Rummel Emma Clay Happy Hour Mesdames Clarice Stingley Alberta Fairley Stingley Joyce Taylor Irene Ballou Emogene Hotz Virginia Macomber United Brethren Missionary Society Goldin Hollingsworth Margaret Starry Sadie Renie

Clarence Wednesday Literary Club Meets With Guests

The Wednesday gathering included Mrs. A. B. Chamberlin and featured Mr. and Mrs. Karl Leibman refugees at Scattergood hostel as speakers. Emma Jean Sonnemaker Honora Sonnemaker and Norbert Goldsmith also appeared on the program.

A. B. Chamberlin Elwood Kirkpatrick, Jr H. A. Caldwell Evangelical Young People's League Karl Leibman Scattergood Hostel Emma Jean Sonnemaker Honora Sonnemaker Norbert Goldsmith

Mt Vernon clubs host spring gatherings on busy week

Mt Vernon hosts highlight a busy week with the New Century club spring luncheon at Mrs J D Peet's. officers elected led by President Agnes Dvorak. Irises and Sesquicentennial notes appear as Ingleside and Sorosis members share hobbies plus a Denison farewell dinner for traveling guests.

Mount Vernon New Century Club J D. Peet Harold Current Agnes Dvorak Mae Blaine Vera Young Jean Fuller Alpha Moots Ingleside Club Baker House Mollie Cole Agnes Bartholomew Sarah Keyes Lillian Ristine Foster Leigh Elda Leigh Seville Gaston Naperville William Housel Denver Colo Dana Wilcox Cistle Lindsley Wilcox Tuesda Walter Gray Alice Carlson Cleveland Lloyd McCutcheon Cou. Rich Shattie Miller Miller Ella Johnson Maary Oleson Jack Miller Cedar Rapids Sally Tubbs Iowa City George Kirkpatrick C. A Wank Marion Kirkpatrick Alvin Butler Carl Becker Richard Fuller Ardis Stinger Mae Mitchell Legion Auxiliary Frank G . Anderson

Weddings In Spotlight At Iowa City

Readable wedding notices from Iowa City and surrounding areas announce marriages and engagements. Names include Collins Fessler Wagner Pugh Voelkers Gall Smith Parker and others with dates and locations in Clinton Creston Vinton and Chicago.

Iowa City St Patricks Church Mary Collins Willian D Collins Edward J Fessler Margaret Fessler Creston Edward F Calling St. Mars S Church Clinton Fessler News Mary M Wagner Vinton Arthur L. Smith Columbus George Fo Parker Chicago Methodist Church University Child Welfare Parker University Hospital David Marjorie Bacon Paris Roy S Mushrush Marjore Ogg Duluth Minn Patrician Hill Minneapolis Barbara Bell Potter TP Hinrichsen

Photo: Richard Shoemakers Are Cedar Rapids Newcomers

A photo feature highlights Richard Shoemakers as new arrivals in Cedar Rapids, detailing their relocation and notable aspects of their entry into the community.

Ser Richard Shoemakers Cedar Rapids

Invitations Mark Book Launch With Floral Party

A social note describes invitations issued by Gillette Strother and Company to honor Mrs Clay Harshbarger on the release of The Flower Family. The event features garden theme decor with violets and pastel centerpieces, and mirrors a spring hostess style. Des Moines figures Betty Moore and the Davises are noted in related gatherings with plans for new homes. Audrey Irvinigh hosts a luncheon with lavender motifs and small corsages at Bridgafelledt.

Arnold Gidlepta Strovher If Clay Harshbarger Flower Farity Jung Gillette, Strother and Company Alban IRS Frank Davis Betty Moore Des Moines Betty Mitch Davises Audrey Ira Nigh Bridfefelfct Editit Knon

State radio committee programs announced for coming weeks

The state radio committee of the DAR lists WSUI Monday 2:30 pm tape net, WMT Wednesday 2:45 pm Musicale with Virginia Ohmann and Martha Leksa, Rev James Blackstone Jr. baritone with Mrs Jean Blackstone. Ames Friday Apr 1 at 2:00 pm Prof FD Ress on Party Government. KEIB Marshalltown Tuesday Apr 6 at 7:15 pm Mrs Nelson Winterall on American Cues. Washington KSO Tuesday Apr 9 at 2:70 pm program on Conservation sponsored by Des Moines Beacon Ifill chapter.

Dar WSUI WMT Virginia Ohmann Weoliast Martha Leksa James I] Blackstone Wall Jean Blackstone WO Ames FD Ress Keib Marshalltown Nelson Winterall Wall Straten Kso Conservaton Beacon Ifill Chapter Des Menes

Women Voters League meets Tuesday at Montrose Hotel

The department of government and economic welfare of the League of Women Voters will hold a Manning study meeting Tuesday at the Montrose hotel.

Women Voters League Department of Government and Economic Welfare The League of Women Voters Montrose Hotel

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club hosts bird study session

About 35 members of the mature and garden department gathered Thursday at the clubhouse to observe National Bird Day. They displayed paintings of birds, heard a talk on bird study, and a yearbook photo was taken. Hostesses were Mrs Oscar Anderson and Mrs WF Mickel. Mrs Anderson named nominating committee members Dempsy Jones and Arthur Holbrook.

Othe Cedar Rapids Womans ‘Club Viet Hhouse Uis Oscar Anderson Wis Mickel Anderson Dempsy Jones Arthur Holbrook

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carl Dueser Jane Hickenlooper Mary Wilson North Carolina South Carolina George A. Wilson B . Hickenlooper Park Terrace SE Mary Jane Minerva Delphian Y. W Paola Francesca F. L. Bokorney St John Hankin H. N. Jeromes H . Jerome Seventh Avenue SE Shirley Jerome Joan Donovan Lincoln, Neb Margaret Meyn Margaret L. Meyn Wyoming, IM H. G. Moyn Sixth Street Mrs. Brittin Shakespeare Club C. H. Brittin Seventeenth Street Julius Caesar Belle Plaine Club Mirs Alice Grover R Avenue No Ray Allison Spencer Grand Rapids, Mich Cedar Rapids Art Association Grace Hubler Lohmiller Roseline Trio Municipal Art Gallery Grand Rapids Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society New England Gladiolus Society San Francisco New York Chicago Tittle Philharmonic Orchestra Erich Sorantin Tallcorn Dysart Francis Johnson Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Raymond Sayre Johnson County Farm Bureau Memorial Coliseum Dubuque Vivien Della Chiesa Chicago Civic Opera Company Star Dubuque Symphony Orchestra Iowa City—University Herbert Agar Louisville Courier Macbride Auditorium Edward Davison Senate Chamber Old Capitol Town Union Cue College Art Kassel Linn County Presbyterian Church Monticello Y M C George Steck Hiltbrunner Music CO First St. SE Coggan West ‘Liberty College Club Richard H. Buresh Gwendolyn Drive AC Strohmeyer E. J North Antoine de Sainte Exupery Pantine Smith Patty Lou Donald Kitte Rochel Mary Files Davenport Betty Tow the Soctettes Soctette Doris E. Seabrooke Miriam E. Stehlik Kathryn Schamberger Marjorie Sullivan Maxine Spencer Velma Shimek Miriam Stehlik Agnes Hermanek Iowa State College Kathryn Blair Maltese Cross Circle of the King's Daughters Fred Lange G Avenue NW Mercy Hospital Olin Clarence Mt. Vernon Cornelian Club Cornelian Mothers’ Club Emil Ruffrer Park Avenue SE Emil Tokheim U. S SS Club Mary Ellen Bevins Della O'Rourke Delty Radeke Jean Frederick Aberadine Klepne Mildred Agnes Ryan Florentine Room Doris Spangler Florentine Stephens Hotel Roosevelt S. Cadow Richard Shoemaker Ercrer Shoemaker Beloit College Beloit Oak Park, Ill Purdue University Lafayette Ind Leta LOE Tattle-Tales State Radio Comittee the State Radio Committee of the Nature. Garden Dept Modern
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