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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1934

Page

8

Mrs Gladys Wilcox Feted Before Los Angeles Departure

Mrs Gladys Wilcox of 1648 A Avenue NE leaves for Los Angeles to make her home. Friends host a buffet and bridge evening at 1644 A Avenue NE and plan several more gatherings including a bridge party and dinners to honor her. Her children Eula and Arthur will join her in Los Angeles June 10. grandmother Mrs C Richards will care for them during school term.

Gladys Wilcox Avenue NE Los Angeles Harold Richards Nell Crawford Wilcox Merrill Lund James T. Bell Maude Hol Jenbeck Leta Hedrick Riley Crawford Marguerite Collins Roy Maddock Twenty-seventh Street Eula Arthur C. Richards

King's Daughters Circle Meeting Notes From April 12 Plan

The H. N. circle of King's Daughters gathered Thursday at 1509 Park Avenue SE. Members spent the morning tying comforters for a needy family and held a picnic luncheon before the regular meeting. Mrs. A. N. Hamiston spoke on the King's Daughters camp for girls at Montrose.

H. N King's Alda McElvania Park Avenue SE A. N. Hamiston King's Daughters Montrose

Local Bridge Club Elects New Officers At Home

Mary Louise Kiffe hosted the 5 5 S S club Saturday afternoon at 821 A avenue NE. New officers elected were Lorraine Supple president Eleanor Schnoebelen secretary and Mary Scanlan treasurer. Prize winners were Eleanor Schnoebelen and Dorothy Fifer with several members present.

Mary Louise Kiffe Avenue S. S Lorraine Supple Eleanor Schnoekelen Mary Scanlan Eleanor Schnoebelen Dorothy Fifer Margaret Colgan Mary Virginia Glenn Edith Morris Mary Frances Turner

Mrs Kofron Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Joseph Kofron will return to Iowa City today after visiting several days with her parents Mr Wesley Krofter and Mrs Krofter at 3639 J Street SW.

Joseph Kofron Iowa City Wesley Krofter J Street

Couples Class Meets at Fisher Home for Evening

Members of the couples class at First Christian church gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Fisher’s home at 225 Fourth Avenue SW on Friday for a combined business and social evening. Fred Fleming led the business session, followed by Irish songs by Phyllis Anne Mulbrath and a talk by Joe Zilka on European travels. New and former members joined, and refreshments for 59 were served by the hosts and several committee members.

First Christian Church Wilfred Fisher Fourth Avenue SW Fred Fleming Phyllis Anne Mulbrath Harold Milbrath Joe Zilka Europe Wiliam Groepper Joe Yeager Betty Valley Junction Ted Thomas Lloyd Kallenberger Fisher Lester Cole Frank Kerres Harold Smith

Luncheon Club Draws Prizes At Chermak Residence

Mrs. Fred Chermak hosted a Thursday luncheon for the Madison street NE club. Guests played cards and prizes were awarded to Mrs. William Diesch and Mrs. Margaret Brown.

Fred Chermak Madison Street William Diesch Margaret Brown

Wednesday Social Club Meets at Mrs Hartman Home

Mrs. F. Hartman of 811 Third Avenue SE will host the Wednesday Social Club at her home Wednesday at 2 30 p m.

P T A Meetings and Roosevelt PTA Programs

P T A schedules reopen house on April 26 and an open forum on May 23 due to vacation. Adolescent group meets at Roosevelt junior high library with leader Mrs George Keyes on development of personality. Lone Willow P A plans a Thursday program at 8 p m with play How the Story Grew and music by Lone Willow Rhythm band and glee club. Roosevelt PTA meets Friday in the school auditorium with a program led by Reverend fathers and a tree inclination play by Fred C Henson, plus marimbaphone numbers and candy for Home for the Friendless.

Benjamin Franklin P. T A Roosevelt Junior High School George Keyes Lone Willow P . A P T. A George Svoboda Fred Harper Rudolph Klouda Wesley Prokop Jr Rupert Johnson Fred Langhurst Muattie Earl Harper Charlers Lewis Langhurst Lone Willow Charles, Otis Alice Burger Lone Willow Girls Glee Club Roosevelt Roosevelt P T School Auditore Jum Creorge Seeley L C Schuknecht Guy Curran Roosevelt School J L. Baumgartner E. B Frye Frye W C Feller

French Students At Mount Mercy Present Comedy

The Mount Mercy students staged Le Paysan Mire a thirteenth century folk tale in a lively comedy. Miss Jennings played the clever peasant doctor aided by Miss Haywood wife in peasant dress. the royal ball featured Miss Staebell and Miss Hubbard with a cantor of court dancers and singers among the cast.

Mount Mercy France Mary Catherine Jennings Margaret Haywood Rita Staebell Charlotte Hubbard Agnes Cota Staebell Mary Irene MacLaughlin Irene Harrington Leocadia White Florence Willis Martha Womochlis Mary Wootten Elizabeth Murray Catherine Graham Mary Jeanne Berry Lucille Barber Marian Chamberlain Mary Knowles Mary Rank Betty Barrett Nadine Barron Mary Condon Delores Fagan Dolores Fitzpatrick Mildred Gillen Eileen Wagner Nadine Miler

Miss Batchelder Presents Piano Student Recitals

Miss Josephine Batchelder hosted two piano student recitals at her home studio on 1828 Sixth Avenue SE. Morning performers included Jane Zadnichek Joan Niesslie Blanch Mohn Doris Kahler Mary Louise Blum Willis Mohn Maydean Swatosh Lucille Roman Margaret Reid Jack Mellchar Emily Morrison Florence Arnold and Hellen Humphrey. Afternoon participants were Betty Markey Margaret Lientz David Warren Fi o Markey Marietta Einen Betty Lou Pycha N J. Markey Marilyn Ingham Margaret May Stone Dorris Jefferis Dorothy Batchelder Annabelle Hershey Janet Jefferis and Joseph Markey.

Josephine Batchelder Sixth Avenue SE Jane Zadnichek Joan Niesslie Blanch Mohn Doris Kahler Mary Louise Blum Willis Mohn Maydean Swatosh Lucille Roman Margaret Reid Jack Mellchar Emily Morrison Florence Arnold Hellen Humphrey Betty Markey Margaret Lientz David Warren Fio Markey Marietta Einen Betty Lou Pycha N J. Markey Marilyn Ingham Margaret May Stone Dorris Jefferis Dorothy Batchelder Annabelle Hershey Janet Jefferis Joseph Markey

Friendly Club Meeting at Montrose Hotel Highlights

The Friendly club meets Tuesday evening at the Montrose hotel with community singing. L. P. Rider provides a travel talk while George Kunzman performs clarinet solos. Charles Foater leads the program and George Weitzel hosts games afterward.

Montrose Hotel L. P. Rider George Kunzman Charles Foater George Weitzel

Birthday Party Surprises Friends and Relatives

A birthday gathering for Moz. Crsres Picker featured music by George Meri and a spread prepared by Mr George Stickley and Lou. 3 Thompson attended along with Mr and Mrs P Brink and many others including Betty Stickley and Barbara Lynch.

Moz George Meri Misa George Stickley Lou Thompson Faulkner Ben Ro Mas Cover P Brink Betty

Fairfax Legion Auxiliary Hosts Dinner for Ten Past Presidents

Fairfax Legion Auxiliary honored ten past presidents and Mrs. Alice Eckstein of Central City at a Tuesday dinner. The event featured a short musical program and talks on Auxiliary activities by Mrs. Eckstein and several former presidents, with Mrs. Leo Davis of Central City also in attendance.

The Legion Auxiliary of Fairfax Alice Eckstein Central City Linn County Frank Boland C J Knickerbocker T. J de Lang Charlies Dvorak Illie Andrie S E Lubbock C C Gibson B A. Shaw L. E Mitchell R. D. Burgess Eckstein Leo Davis Wapsic Unit

Women of Moose Club Meetings and Card Parties Listed

Women of the Moose hold a business meeting in Moose hall Monday at 8 p.m. Ben Hur lodge No 12 hosts a 2 p.m. card party Tuesday in Moose hall with Mrs. Margaret Quick in charge. Bunny card club schedules a 2 p.m. party Monday at Moose hall with five hundred and prizes. General Dodge circle No 88 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic meets Tuesday afternoon in Memorial hall for regular business. Star of Maine circle meets Wednesday at 230 at Mrs Emma Hammond's home 1533 D avenue NE with helpers listed.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Ben Hur Lodge No The Margaret Quick Bunny Card Club General Dodge the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall Star of Maine Circle Emma Hammond D Avenue Gertrude Artis Dessa Russell Minnie Moravec Ethel Height Hazel Smith

Church Society Meetings Planned Around City

St Gertrude's Society of St Matthew's Church meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs L Allaire's home 221 Twenty third Street E. Trinity Methodist Division No 2 hosts a 1 p.m. picnic luncheon at Mrs Elmer Grissel's home 226 Johnson NW. Anna Burkhalter Guild of First Presbyterian meets with Mrs Roy Choate 2375 Blake Boulevard SE for a 1 p.m. luncheon Tuesday with assistants Mrs Dwight Krumboltz Mrs Clay Phillips and Miss Clara Robinson.

Gertrude’s Society of St. Matthew’s Trinity Methodist Church Elmer Grissel Johnson O. L. Davis Anna Burkhalter

Kenwood Methodist Ladies Aid Picnic at Church

The Ladies Aid society of Ken wood Methodist church sponsors a church supper Wednesday at 6 p.m. for families and friends. After supper Rev G W Mc Conkey conducts a devotional service. Games are led by Mrs L M Graves and community singing by Mrs H L Emerson. Attendees should bring picnic items. a silver offering will be taken.

Ruth Ebling Massey St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church St. Paul's Church Mathews Mr. Hoelzen Mr. Gard Mrs. Massey Beaven Ladies Aid Society of Kenwood Methodist Church G. W. McConkey L. M. Graves H. L. Emerson

Central City Birthday Party For Mrs J R Dubois

Mrs J R Dubois was surprised by friends for a birthday celebration at her home. Attendees included M B Geesey M M Filloom George O Filloon P Me Goldaterzyz EK McLeod Edward Dubos and Lemer Faiso Lirs. The event honored her with social conviviality and notable guests. Recall noted as the Pleasant Valle club election at Mrs Chetes Zhula’s home with officers named.

J. R. DuBois Tucada Mt Frianda Messrs M. B. Geesey M. M. Filloom George O. Filloon P. Me Goldaterzyz McLeod Adams Ieee Edward Dubos Lemer Faiso Pred Bukop Geonor

Health Committee Of P T A To Hold Instruction Course

The health committee under Mrs. R F Erickson will run a school of instruction at the Montrose hotel on Tuesday at 2 p m. Sub chairmen invite all health chairs and five members from each association president to attend for training and materials. The May health roundup for incoming fall and spring students will use a new, more thorough plan. For more information call Mrs. Erickson or Mrs. Love.

Parent-Teacher Council R. F. Erickson Montrose Hotel Roger Willy Carl Freund George Serovy Frank Jiruska C. A. Love

Springville Socials Include Bridge Prizes and Out of Town Guests

Mrs. Althea Beck hosted dinner with guests Mrs. Dilman Beck from Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Millicent Paul plus Miss Willa Daniels of Muskegon. Mrs. Cleo Crew led a bridge club with prizes to Mrs. Emma Hoorneman Fannie Patten and Mrs. Darwin Beck. Out of town guest Mrs. Flo Sterner visited Cedar Rapids. The Methodist Ladies Aid was hosted at the church by Mrs. Gallagher Pirle and Fowler.

Althea Beck Dilman Beck Cedar Rapids Millicent Paul Willa Danjiels Muskegon Mich Cleo Crew Emma Hoorneman Fannie Patten Darwin Beck Flo Sterner Ladies Aid Society The Methodist Church James Gallagher J. W. Pirle Margaret Fowler Willa Daniels Ralph Hunte Ed Patten Pat Dunlap Lee Crelly Samuel Dunn H. F. Sandrock Charles Burd Daisy Burd Hazel Runkle Charles Pope F. Emerson Ella Wilson Grace Bittle Ervangeline O. E Mechanicsville Stella Sandrock Federated Church

Belle Plaine Social Clubs and Card Contests Report

Belle Plaine social notes list numerous club meetings and lessons led by members including Mrs. S Wertheim and Mrs. E H Klink. Pythian groups, Caledon Delphian and other circles held events in local halls and homes. A five hundred contest winners Otho England and Gladys Anderson are noted with consolation prizes to A H Burns and Georgia Deitz. Twenty one wedding anniversary celebrated at the Oasis.

Ella Blue S. Wertheim Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters P. Hall W. A. Butzloff Bertha Collins Payson Snow Calebh Delphian E. H. Klink Three Link Circle I. O. O. F. Hall Mable Benner Margaret Riley Seventh Avenue Birthday Club Milo Stok Athena Club Grace Morek Sorosis Club John R. Burrows Noble Grand Association Maggie Stottlemyre Hazel Wilkinson Ada Roudabush Sarah, Swafford Pocahontas Lodge Redmen Redmen Hall May Humes Sunnyside Alice Burns Ed Hoover Otho England Gladys Anderson A. H. Burns Georgia Deitz Kill Kare Kard Klub Challen McCune 8. L. Dunlap Congregational Ladies Aid Sam Dunlap Methodist Episcopal Church T. M. Nielson Kate Franklin Methodist Gladys 8Inkey John Swafford Richardson Art Embroidery Club Home Art Club H. T. Arb Happy Hour Sam Ealy Oasis

Birthday Surprises Mark Weekend in Local Notices

Mr and Mrs C H McGrew and Mrs George Rabe were surprised on their birthdays. Albert Adams enjoyed a surprise birthday party Saturday night. Eva Mae Trail and Mollie White were honored at a birthday surprise at the Trail home Saturday.

C. H. McGrew George Rabe Albert Adams Eva Mae Trail Mollie White Trail

Birthday tribute and club gatherings fill Tama social page

Mrs C Brice hosted a Thursday compliment to her mother Mrs Nettie Bracken for her eighty third birthday with guests including Mrs J B Tims and Mrs Ella Beale. The Faculty club met with Miss Lillian Harrison, dinner was served by the Philoponean club, and bridge prizes went to Miss Alpha Ladd and O E Wilcox. Rainbow Girls initiation followed a Masonic hall dinner as Helen Rugg and Marilyn Storm joined. Various hosts held bridge and dinner parties with listed guests and prize winners throughout the week.

C. 8. Brice Nettie Bracken Loren Price H. F. Storm Dolly Randolph Jackson J. V. Simek O. D. Booth Lillian Harrison Philoponean Club Alpha Ladd O. E. Wilcox Helen Rugg Marilyn Storm Rainbow Girls Masonic Hall Lola Mae Culver Willen Ford Betty Shively Dorothy Fisher Harriet Martin Louise Finch Ed Youngman Bernice Mason Youngman Doris Byrne Genevieve Mills Helen Shaver Ervin Zuber Paul Maher W. L. Ehret Harry Tode Marlon Woods Leonard White Robert Hanns James Holland Charles Metz D. E. Goodell Civic Improvement League R. G. McFarland Frank Ruch Cc. C. Yerkes Hertha Mae Jerman Kirk Yerkes

Millersburg O E S members host instruction and banquet

Mrs Bessie McMurray of Newton leads a Millersburg O E S school of instruction with demonstrations in all phases. A banquet followed at Albert cafe and guests came from North English Deep River Cedar Rapids. Mrs Ada Thompson and Paul Clark attended from Cedar Rapids.

Bessie McMurray Newton Millersburg Albert Cafe McMurray Frank Bauer North English Deep River Paul Clark Clark Cedar Rapids Ada Thompson Mary van Horn

Toledo Home Event Honors Mrs Glasebrook in Toledo

Mrs Mary Grace Martin hosted a Thursday evening gathering at Mrs Velma Harlow's home in Toledo honoring Mrs Charles Glasebrook formerly Miss Vera Buss a Toledo schools teacher. Bridge and bunce were played with honors going to several players and Mrs Glasebrook received a guest prize. Mr and Mrs Glasebrook wed August 26 1933 at Fremont Nebraska with him as manager of the Military Inn cafe in Omaha and she to join him after the Toledo school year.

Mary Grace Martin Velma Harlow Charles Glasebrook Vera Buss Toledo Bunce Mr. Thompson Alma Keemer Bance Alicia Gardner Glasebrook Fremont Neb Military Inn Cafe Omaha

Miss Sarah Wiggins to Entertain for Miss Slate

South English host Miss Sarah Wiggins will entertain Tuesday evening in a pre nuptial shower honoring Miss Mary Slate ahead of her Easter Sunday marriage to Vernon Price of Calumet City Ind.

Sarah Wiggins Mary Slate Miss Slate Vernon Price Calumet City Ind

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St. Paul’s Church Haydn Gounod Berridge Rutih Eeling Massey LM. N. Circle Harmony Breakfast Fisher Home Entertains Club P. T. A. Meetings Benjamin Franklin Roosevelt Group Lasswell Studio Higley Bldg Second Street SE Miss Batchelder Fairfax Clubs Ben Hur Lodge General Dodge Circle St. Gertrude's Society Trinity Anna Burkhalter Guild Kenwood Ladies Aid Central Springville Belle Plaine Tama Lisbon Uae Bailey Pei Bes Prt Er. Coe Marc Ey Serge Ies Assass Fia Miller JE Miller Ward Milleref Cornelius C. Kaldenberg Newmans Eugene Frederic Mickey” Carringer Mgr Srim Neunt Ted Sean Coquel
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