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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1939

Page

19

What Do College Students Wear At Notre Dame

A nineteenth quiz in The Gazette asks St. Marys and Notre Dame students about campus fashion, superstitions, traditions, courses, social life, weekends, roommates, sending home, notable people, organizations, and gala events. responses highlight pastel frocks, angora sweaters, choir dances, grotto walks, home economics, and collegial celebrations.

the Gazette Iowa Dorothy Rose Swift H. J. Swift Manchester St. Mary’s College of Notre Dame Holy Cross Ind Notre Dame and St. Mary’s

Club and lodge notices for multiple groups in the Columbia division

A long list of club and lodge activities is announced. Kensington gatherings at Mrs. Fred Douglas’s home and various meetings and social events are planned across organizations including Social Riders, Queen Of The West, Carrie Morcombe lodge, Star of Maine, Maccabees, Navy Mothers Club, Women’s Relief Corps, Typographical union, Home Rebekah, Parlor City lodge, United Packinghouse workers Aux, United Commercial Travelers, Palm Grove Woodman circle, G A R, Betsy Ross Theta Rho, and Pythian Sisters with times, locations, and hostesses noted.

Columbia Division L. A Kensington Fred Douglas Maplewood Drive Edna Lighthart Marguerite Jensen Grace Dailey Nell Glidden

P.T.A. Past Presidents Dinner at St Pauls Church

Past presidents of the Parent Teacher associations will meet Thursday at St Pauls church for dinner at 6 pm followed by a program. Those not contacted are asked to notify Mrs H F Ohmann or Mrs R F Taft before Tuesday.

St. Paul’s Church H. F. Ohmann R. F. Taft

Strawberry Point Fortnightly Club Elects Officers

The Strawberry Point Fortnightly Club met Monday with Mrs. H. J. Esch. On the program were Mrs. J. J. Matthews and Mrs. H. J. Esch. Officers elected: President Mrs. Alex Schmidt, first vice-president Mrs. Carl W. Bull, second vice-president Mrs. Willis H. Magdefrau, secretary Mrs. Paul Lindemeyer, and treasurer Mrs. Frank S. Runyon.

H. J. Esch J. J. Matthews Alex Schmidt Carl W. Bull Willis H. Magdefrau Paul Lindemeyer Frank S. Runyon

Waukon Hosts Thursday Club Style Show

Fifty Waukon women attended the Thursday club guest day and style show at Mrs. Frank Vetter's home. The Eastern Star chapter conducted a school of instruction led by Mrs. Daisy Ray from Oelwein. A past matrons luncheon was held and the initiatory service was exemplified in the evening.

Waukon Frank Vetter Eastern Star Daisy Ray Oelwein

Randalia Ladies Aid meeting and community welcome

An all day Ladies Aid Society meeting took place Wednesday March 22 at Mrs. Ralph Binning home with a picnic luncheon and program. A Friday evening get acquainted community gathering was held at the W R C hall for newcomers in Randalia with a picnic luncheon served.

Ladies Aid Society Ralph Binning W. R. C. Hall Randalia Ann “Ag

Solon Women Elect Foresters Officers For Contingent Install

Solon The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters elected officers led by Chief ranger Mary Shima and vice-chief ranger Margaret Pavel. Installation is set for April 17 at St. Mary's auditorium with Rev. J. E. Michalek as installing officer. Other posts include Geneva Randall recording secretary and Miss Mary Peters financial secretary. Trustees are Mary Meyers Dorothy Bittner and Helen Griffin.

Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters Mary Shima Margaret Pavel Geneva Randall Mary Peters Eulalia Reyhons Mary Meyers Dorothy Bittner Helen Griffin St. Mary’s Auditorium J. E. Michalek American Legion Auxiliary Knoxville Irene Drake Williamsburg Joseph Pavel Solon Johnson County Lone Tree William White Gifford Oxford Rex Day Mary Ketter Emma Meyers Elizabeth Kolda Frances Ulch Helen Markitan Bessie Stahle Up Atalissa

Ingleside clubs hold meetings and Eastern Star initiation

Marengo hosts home arts session at L F Hardenbrook home with Mrs Walter Wheeler in charge. Book and Craft club to meet at Mrs Ernest Lindenmayer's Tuesday with Eva McBride Court Hawley and Martin Franey assisting. Eastern Star initiation follows first school of instruction in the new temple with instructor Mrs Marcia McGrew as Mr and Mrs Lon Bigbee are initiated.

Ingleside Federated Club L. F. Hardenbrook Walter Wheeler H. H. Black Ernest Lindenmayer Lindenmayer Eva McBride Court Hawley Martin Franey Clarence Wandling Lester

Social clubs and gatherings reported for What Cheer area

Thursday and Friday social notes describe Thursday club meeting with Mrs John Newkirk as reader and hostesses Mrs William Moode and Mrs Raymond Horn. East Side club hosted by Mrs Rex Hemsley with a program and games. Clara Bickford joined the Sew and So club with Mrs Leo Shaw. Baptist Women were entertained by Mrs Gildra Knox. Varsity Bridge Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Max Miller with prizes to Dwight Glendon, Mrs Tom Dutemple and Homer Davis. Chapter CL P E O met at Brown Tea Room with hostesses A S Harper G C Denniston H C Travis J C Leaton D W Shine G A Kidd. piano and vocal numbers featured by several members.

John Newkirk William Moode Raymond Horn Rex Hemsley East Side Clara Bickford Leo Shaw Gildra Knox Baptist Max Miller Varsity Bridge Club Dwight Glendon Tom Dutemple Homer Davis Delwein Chapter CL Brown Tea Room A. S. Harper G. C. Denniston H. C. Travis J. C. Leaton D. W. Shine G. A. Kidd

National YWCA Secretaries Visit Cedar Rapids This Week

National YWCA secretaries Miss Genevieve Lowry and Miss Bernice Bridges visit the Cedar Rapids association this week. Lowry will be in the city Monday through Wednesday meeting committees and attending programs. Bridges appears Wednesday with a schedule including a luncheon with Girl Reserve committee members and meetings with Hi-Y Ette officers and advisers. Bridges has led discussions in national groups and previously served as Girl Reserve secretary in several cities.

Mmwo National Y.W.C.A Genevieve Lowry Bernice Bridges Miss Lowry Cedar Rapids Beige Miss Bridges

Church Notices From Kenwood and Nearby Parishes

Local churches announce meetings and social events including lunch, tea, and dessert luncheons at parish parlors and school rooms. Activities span Kenwood Presbyterian Bethany Congregational St Matthew St Rita’s and Immaculate Conception St Margaret's circle St Agnes and Peoples, with teas, luncheons, talks, and a Russian travelogue event.

Lamont Club Hosts Surprise Anniversary for Cumberlains

Members of the L. I. club and their families surprised Mr. and Mrs. Merle Cumberlain on Monday for their fifth wedding anniversary.

L. I. Club Merle Cumberlain

Eastern Star Officers Dinner Held in Memorial Hall

Mrs Eleanor Sawyer of Clarence eighth district instructor led the Wyoming chapter school of instruction for officers and members. A dinner for officers and guests at Memorial hall was served by the auxiliary to the American Legion. A corsage and gift were given to the instructor. Visitors came from Maquoketa Oxford Junction and Richland O E S chapters. Mrs Maleta Benson worthy matron of Maquoketa chapter was presented.

Eleanor Sawyer Clarence Wyoming Order of the Eastern Star Memorial Hall American Legion Maquoketa Oxford Junction Richland Maleta Benson oOo

Anamosa Garden Club Meeting and Area Announcements

The Anamosa Garden club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Waite. Announcement of the marriage of Miss Margaret McNamara of Des Moines daughter of E. W. McNamara of Anamosa to Leslie Woerth of Sioux City. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. J. Keane at St. Patrick's church in Manning on July 4, 1937. Also, the Business and Professional Women's club will meet Tuesday evening at the Baptist church parlors. A school of instruction will be held by Mount Moriah chapter No. 16 C. E. S. pre many morning.

Anamosa Mount Moriah

Malcom P T A Plans Brooklyn Program Exchange

Malcom P T A reported a program at the Brooklyn P T A meeting on Tuesday. Brooklyn will respond with a program at Malcom’s meeting next Tuesday, signaling a planned exchange of events between the groups.

Malcom P. T. A Brooklyn P. T. A Brooklyn Malcom

West Liberty PEO event and church luncheon noted

West Liberty Mrs C S Brooke hosted AH chapter PEO on Tuesday evening with performances by Mrs W W Anderson Miss Blanche Birkett Miss Nora Hise Mrs O V Morris and Mrs W A Smith at piano. Yearbooks were distributed. The Methodist Episcopal Junior Aid held a covered dish dinner for members and families at the church Wednesday noon followed by quilting and sewing. Committee: Mrs Sam Buckman Mrs Vaughn Sanders Mrs Floyd De Forest Mrs A B Chesebro Mrs E E Hale Hank K Kinefelter.

C. S. Brooke W. W. Anderson Blanche Birkett Nora Hise O. V. Morris W. A. Smith Junior Aid Society The Methodist Episcopal Church Sam Buckman Vaughn Sanders Floyd de Forest A. B. Chesebro E. E. Hale Hank K, Kiinefelter

Center Junction Girls Win Safety Essay Prizes

A Women’s Club program at Center Junction School gym featured Dorothy Mead and Maxine Moats, juniors, as winners of the highway safety essay contest judged by Set. S. N. Jespersen of Des Moines. Mrs. J. R. McNeilly presented cash awards and the event included performances by Ruth McNeilly, Betty Lou McDonald, Audra Serbousch, Dick Thompson, John Alyea, Junior Ketelsen, Ed Snell, Mary Eleanor Driebelbi, Selma Alyea and others.

Dorothy Mead Maxine Moats Set. S. N

Quaint country cottage inspires marital debate

A delapidated country house appeals to Mrs F who loves roughing it yet refuses to abandon city comforts. Her husband hopes her enthusiasm fades, while letters to Dear Miss Manners discuss dating a snobbish girl and handling manners in relationships with tact and subtle guidance.

Ars F Mr. F Miss Manners

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Notre Dame St. Mary's Two Rivers, Wis Jeanne Rockne Knute Rockne Primerose du Bas M. du Bas Panhellenic Club Carlos Moose Hall Queen of the West Queen of the West No Ladies Society of the B. of L. F. and K. P. Hall Carrie Morcombe Carrie Morcombe Lodge No. 2 D. of M Roosevelt Hotel Maine Staff Club Star of Maine Maine Lodge Hall A. M. Joblett P. M. Andrley Maccabees Linn Tent No Iowa Hive Sokol Hall Navy Mothers Club Gas Company Moon Funeral Home Women's Relief Corps T. Z. Cook Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Building Eve Kisinger Esther Koffman Mae Walsh Mattie Young Eva Underhill Typographical Union No. 192 Emil Novotry Mount Vernon Avenue Robert B. Stahl Louis Rubek Rebekah Clara Kuns A Avenue NE Mary Melichar Stella Sheriff Parlor City Lodge B. of R. T Stella Baldwin Thirty-fourth Street Thirteenth Street Thirty-second Street Carlisle Street Oakland Avenue United Packing House Workers U. C. T. Auxiliary Ladies’ Auxiliary United Commercial Palm Grove No Palm Grove Woodman Circle General Dodge Grenville Dodge Betsy Ross Theta Rho Pythian Sisters Winter Temple No K. P Senova Iveay Neutone Surfas Cleaner 2Nd Ave. SE P.T.A. Meetings Strawberry Point oOo Waukon Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society Albert Weiss Robert Geertz Lucille Spilger L. A. Schmidt Bert Schafnit Royal Neighbors Zoe Walters Vinnie Conklin Gladys Depping Marengo Streator Ill Fairmont W. Va N. Y Worcester Lowry St. Joseph Hangchow China Service Center Istanbul Turkey America Des Moines National Board Kenwood Presbyterian Bethany Congregational St. Matthew’s St. Rita’s Circle John H. McDonald Daniels Park James Bradley L. L. Huston Raymond Gosnell David Baer St. John’s St. John's Guild Ralph Hromek C Avenue NE St. Paul's Mothers Club Charles J. Bready Alberta Munkres Cornell College A. M. Sanderson Emil Lillick Earl Eaton G. D. Kaufman D. S. Challed Ladies’ Aid Russia Ways and Means Committee St. Agnes Circle van Vechten Guild L. A. Kessler Thomas F. Suchomel James Shields Arthur Sulek Henry Houseman, Jr Trinity Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society Delta Nettie Sisam First Avenue W Elizabeth Bender Armstrong Y and Shade Third Ave West Liberty Center Junction Newman Irene Dunne R.K.O Iewa Hollywood Perry Reece Mary Manners Mac Sal Rollins
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