P. E. O. Chapters DK and GM Name Committees
Chapter DK at 2229 Bever Ave SE and Chapter GM at 369 Nineteenth St SE named committees for 1939. DK appointed finance visiting and flowers program social pianist and custodian roles. GM appointed program social education philanthropic visiting and flowers auditing notification budget pianists and press reporting. Guests included Bertha Wolfe and Mildred Hunt from nearby chapters. Judge H. C. Ring spoke on the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie B. Dodds
Bever Avenue
Helen Hibnes
Bertha Wolfe
Edith Amen
W. S. Newell
Mesdames Olive Tower
Belle Butterfield
J. M. Tallman
Richard Lord
Philip Palmer
Catherine Bryan
E. R. Moore
Laura Turner
Esther Chapin
Marian Wilson
Mesdames Co
S. Krause
N. Harold West
Louis D Burkhalter, Jr
Alice Rogers
Alice Rudd
H. N. Boyson
Chapter IH
Dodds
Eva Byerly
Frank
Lena Vogt
Louise Hathaway
Nineteenth Street SE
Inga Tapper
H. C. Ring
S. V. Shonka
R. B. van Cleve
Richard H. Buresh
C. J. Lynch, Jr
Carl K. Linge
J. E. Ives
Helen Murch
Blanche Hunter
C. C. Flodin
Hattie Cook
Philanthropic
B. L. Knight
Tom Walpole
Anjonette Cady
Ray ¥. Anderson
H. E. Kensinger
Nelle Boyack
Thomas F. Suchomel
John H. Winn
Vogt
R. G. Austin
Harry W. Dunker
John S. Skien
John T. Hecker
Olga Tap
Joliet
Kuns Honored on Twenty-Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Twenty-two relatives and friends gathered at 1439 A venue NE for a basket dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Kuns on their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. The couple received a chest of silver from daughter Janette and son Wilbur, who could not attend due to Wilbur's government construction work in Portland Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Kuns
Avenue NE
Janette
Wilbur
Wilbur Kuns
Portland
Ore
Mrs Wallace S Hamilton Visits Evanston Flower Show
Mrs Wallace S Hamilton of 1926 First Avenue East returned Sunday from a week in Evanston Illinois visiting her daughter Mrs Drury Davis and Mr Davis. She attended the annual flower show opening on Navy Pier arranged by the Garden Club of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace S. Hamilton
First Avenue E
Evanston, Ill
Drury Davis
Davis
Hamilton
Navy Pier
Garden Club of Illinois
Lindsay Jr. Leaves for Hudson to Rejoin School
Kenneth Lindsay Jr., son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lindsay of 310 Nineteenth Street SE, departed Monday evening for Hudson Ohio to resume studies at Western Reserve Academy after a three week vacation with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Lindsay, Jr
Kenneth Lindsay
Nineteenth Street
Hudson
Ohio
Western Reserve Academy
Modern Reading Club meets for lunch and book review
The Modern Reading club convenes Wednesday at 1 p.m. at 1925 Second avenue SE for lunch. Mrs. Marshall Hickman hosts. Mrs. Robert C Armstrong assists and Mrs. John W. Altfillisch presents the book review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Reading Club
Marshall Hickman
Second Avenue SE
Robert C Armstrong
John W. Altfillisch
Keosauqua Couple Returns After Weekend Visit
Mr and Mrs Henry Strick ling return to their Keosauqua home after visiting their daughter Mrs Herbert L Killian and Mr Killian at 520 Vernon Drive SE for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Strickling
Keosauqua
Herbert L. Killian
Mr. Killian
Vernon Drive
Carltons to host bridge club dinner and games
Mr and Mrs A W Carlton of 1921 Blake boulevard SE invite their bridge club for a Tuesday evening dinner at Mrs Wurster s tea room followed by bridge at the Carlton home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Carlton
Blake Boulevard
Bridge Club
Layman Bowers Guest of Isaac Smiths
Layman Bowers of Chicago is spending Tuesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac B Smith on Twenty seventh street drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowers
Isaac Smiths
Layman Bowers
Chicago
Isaac B. Smith
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club History Literature Meeting Highlights
Forty two members of the Cedar Rapids History and Literature Department met at the club home with Miss Matilda Snouffer presiding. Plans were announced for sponsoring the movie Three Smart Girls Grow Up by the ways and means committee. Mrs Soboda spoke on Progress and Education in Town and Mrs Hecker reviewed Song of Years by Bess Streeter Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Matilda Snouffer
L. A. Hahn
Ways and
General Club
J. P. Mills
E. W Kriekard
Charles E. Roberts
WR. Armstrong
E. M Soboda
John T. Hecker
Bess Streeter Aldrich
T .K Hefner
L. C. Jefferis
Fred A. Mays Returns from California Visit
Mr and Mrs Fred A May of 1645 Thirty fourth Street NE returned after spending two months in Los Angeles with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. May
Thirty-fourth Street
Los Angeles
Kadacio Camp Fire benefit card party set for Thursday
Mothers of the Kadacio Camp Fire group sponsor a 2 p.m. benefit card party at the Gas company. Tables prizes and refreshments will be offered. Proceeds support Camp Fire group projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers of the Kadacio Camp Fire Group
Gas Company
Camp Fire Group
Elenor Barta Engaged to Wesley F Bures
Elenor Barta TA Ra, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Louis W Barta route No 2, engaged to Wesley F Bures son of Mrs Emma Bures 242 Highland Drive NW. The wedding is planned for April at St Wenceslaus church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis W. Barta
Elenor
Wesley F Bures
Emma Bures
Highland Drive
St. Wenceslaus Church
Collisters Honored on 25th Wedding Anniversary
The Rev and Mrs T C Collister were feted after 25 years of marriage with a surprise open house hosted by daughter Mary Beth Collister at St James Methodist church. Friends from former pastorates attended, gifts from church groups and out-of-town visitors were given, and a small program and songs followed a spring decorated tea. Out-of-town guests came from Plymouth Ackley Geneva Stanwood Mount Pleasant Monmouth and Argo Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Collister
Mary Beth Collister
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. James’ Methodist Church
Collister
Otto Triebel
Wadakizapi Camp Fire group awards trail seeker rank
Thirteen members of the Wadakizapi Camp Fire group of St. John's Episcopal church were named trail seekers at the grand council fire Saturday evening at the Memorial coliseum. The group, now pursuing wood gatherer rank, includes a tour of the police station in their activities. Miss May Randall's engagement to Floyd Sorter of Marion was celebrated at a Monday night gathering hosted by Mrs. Alfred E Sorenson at 408 F avenue NW with Chinese checkers and a gift for the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Episcopal Church
van Vechten Shaffer
Grand Council
Memorial Coliseum
Alfred E Sorenson
F Avenue NW
May Randall
Floyd Sorter
Marion
Miss Randall
P T A Meetings and Programs Across Hayes Polk and Edgewood
Hayes P T A hosts a silver tea and open house at the school this Thursday. Tyler P T A holds a 2 pm cooking class at the Community House kitchen. Polk P T A study group meets Thursday at 1 pm for a picnic with Mrs H R Hickey. Edgewood No 1 P T A plans guest night at the school Friday with a 7 30 pm business meeting and 8 15 pm program, followed by a social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Hayes P. T. A
Polk
Polk P. T. A
H. R. Hickey
Avenue
Edgewood No. 1
Edgewood Schools 1
Stony Point School
Style Review At Club Reflects World Fairs Theme
Craemer's department store hosted a Cedar Rapids Country Club luncheon style review for 1235 attendees. Models showcased navy black and beige daywear with durable camel's hair wool and alpaca fabrics, capes, coat dresses and travel outfits, with evening gowns in red and black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craemer's Department Store
Cedar Rapids
Jeanne Cash
Orville H. Tousey
Goers
Fred Smith
P. A. Stover
Robert P. Bell
Mary Frances Cox Honored At Party In Johnson Ave Home
Mary Frances Cox daughter of Mr and Mrs John Cox Johnson avenue NW was honored at a party Sunday afternoon Guests included Patricia Riley Theresa Shea Mercedes Palumbo Delores Jacquet Betty Rock Judy Hart Jane Wallace Patricia Lavelle Mary Doyle Margaret Ousin Evelyn Lattner Richard Crissinger David Schlacek Delbert Smith Novella Kathleen and Billy Cox Later in the day Mr Cox was honored by family for his birthday also
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Cox
John Cox
Johnson Avenue NW
Cox
Patricia Riley
Theresa Shea
Mercedes Palumbo
Delores Jacquet
Betty Rock
Judy Hart
Jane Wallace
Patricia Lavelle
Mary Doyle
Margaret Ousiin
Evelyn Lattner
Richard Crissinger
David Schlacek
Delbert Smith
Novella
Kathleen
Billy Cox
Surprise Birthday fete honors Mrs Lillian Hunter
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Faulkner at 619 Sixth Avenue SE hosted a surprise birthday for their daughter Mrs Lillian Hunter. Bunco prizes went to Mr and Mrs Jim DeWitt Mrs Lyle Von Voltenburg Mrs Lester Melsha Miss Eunice Lambertsen and Paul Spencer. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Elmer Hunter with daughter, Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer and their son, and several other couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Faulkner
Sixth Avenue SE
Lillian Hunter
Bunco
Jim DeWitt
Lyle von Voltenburg
Lester Melsha
Eunice Lambertsen
Paul Spencer
Elmer Hunter
Jim de Witt
al Manwiller
Robert Lambertsen
Mrs Lorimer Hosts Son's Eighth Birthday Party
Mrs James Lorimer entertained Saturday afternoon at her home 936 Twentieth Avenue SW for her son John's eighth birthday. Easter decorations dressed the party with nine place settings. Guests included Donald Tomas Charles Fulton Walter Keller Bobby Kelsey Kenneth Carpenter Leonard Shonka George Samuelson and James Lorimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lorimer
Twentieth Avenue SW
John
Donald Tomas
Charles Fulton
Walter Keller
Bobby Kelsey
Kenneth Carpenter
Leonard Shonka
George Samuelson
Reviewers Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon at Shuttleworth Home
Mrs. W. Craven Shuttleworth entertained the Reviewers club at her 1801 Second Avenue SE residence on Tuesday. Mrs. Leon A. Meyer reviewed Grandma Called It Carnal by Bertha Damon.
Mr and Mrs Cline Visit Knoxville Hosts Leave
Mr and Mrs Herbert Cline of Knoxville departed Tuesday after staying several days with Dr and Mrs W E Peschau at 2401 Fourth Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Clines
Mrs. Peschau
Herbert Cline
Knoxville
W. E. Peschau
Fourth Avenue SE
Birthday Shower for Elizabeth Dayton by Columbia Division
Forty members from Columbia division L A to O R C and friends gathered Monday at 962 Maplewood Drive NE for Elizabeth Dayton's birthday. Hostess Mrs Fred Douglas was assisted by Mesdames Lighthart Jensen Glidden and Dailey. guests included Mrs A Whitbread Dixon Ill and several named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Division
L. A
Fred Douglas
Maplewood Drive
JB. Lighthart
T R. Jensen
H. D. Glidden
Ed Dailey
Elizabeth Dayton
Koki Tami Camp Fire Group Hosts Americana Birthday Night
Central Park Presbyterian hosts an old time party at Patricia Carberry’s home with Koki Tami Camp Fire members. Each person planned a game or song, ending with a taffy pull and a reading from The Youngs Housekeeper's Friend of 1863 featuring era recipes and methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Patricia Carberry
Twenty Eighth Street Drive
Youngs
Boston
Litchfield
Awards Are Presented To Cubs Of Pack 27
Cub Scouts of pack No. 27 led by Dwight Krumholtz and George Masterton received awards at First Presbyterian church. Den No. 1 recorded 101 achievements and won attendance and achievement banners. Den No. 2, formed two months earlier, posted 84 achievements and presented its flag with a black panther emblem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Krumholtz
George Masterton
First Presbyterian Church
den No. 1
den No. 2
Art Wall
Bob Watson
Pete Salter
Dick Cutler
Ted Todd
Richard Wall
Atlas Sales Men Hear Grain Belt Beer Plans
Atlas Sales Co. held a Cedar Rapids meeting at the Roosevelt hotel with C H Norquist of Minneapolis Brewing outlining the 1939 spring Grain Belt advertising campaign. E J Weis Jr presided as Atlas manager. The Cedar Rapids Gazette will anchor the eastern Iowa effort as Norquist praised newspaper advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Sales Co
Atlas Sales Company
Roosevelt Hotel
C. H. Norquist
Minneapolis Brewing Company
E J. Weis, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Charter Presentation Honors Scout Troop No. 6 Largest In Area
The annual charter dinner and program for Boy Scout Troop No. 6 drew over 225 attendees at the First Congregational church. J. W. Markey reported 58 registered scouts, 69 advancement records, and 448 hours of civic service. Newland and Rice led recognition as seven new Tenderfoots were inducted and badges awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational Church
George M. Newland
Mesdames Walters
Monroe
Guy Clark
George Liddle
Frank Rubins
L. Tisdale
C. S. Woodward
Frank Webb
Lee R. Beardsley
Kathryn Shaw
Willard Chadima
J. W. Markey
C. S. Foster
J. H. Fordice
J. C. Blodgett
Nelson C. Dreier
Bob’ Smythe
Betty Stevenson
Jack Rice
Joe Curray
Paul Jones
Owen Rubins
Bill McConnell
Jack McPartland
Billy Shuttleworth
Joe Schaber
Dreier
Newland
Burgstahler Urges Spiritual Security at Lenten Luncheon
Dr. H. J. Burgstahler president of Cornell College spoke at a YMCA Lenten luncheon urging that spiritual security is essential in a time of change. He said many people have no concept of God and questioned why a divine power does not silence the drums of conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Burgstahler
Cornell College
Notable Spiritual Quote on Freedom and Voice of God
A historical excerpt presents a reflection on human freedom, divine will, and the universality of language. It contrasts the voice of dictators with the God given liberty to choose, asserting a superior spiritual language guiding humanity.
Rites Held At Center Point For Slain Woman
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Iva Marie Kepler Jones 28 who was shot by her husband 65 in Denver Colorado last week. Jones committed suicide after the shooting. Mrs. Jones had lived in Center Point and Cedar Rapids before moving to California five years ago where she wed in Sausalito. The body was returned to Iowa at the request of her brother R L Kepler and burial was in Urbana Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iva Marie Kepler Jones
Robert O Jones
Denver
Colo
Center Point
Jones
Cedar Rapids
California
Sausalito
Electric Rate Cut for 30 Months Totals $115 Million
The Federal Power Commission reported electric rate reductions nationwide totaling $115,300,000 for July 1, 1935, to December 31, 1937, averaging $46,120,349 per year. Of this, $109,283,279 occurred in privately owned utilities and the remainder in publicly operated concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Roosevelt Dramatics Club Presents Four Plays
Roosevelt high school Gamma Delta dramatics club staged four plays Monday night in the school auditorium. Casts included Everybody's Doing It with Metela Ensign Cejka Fiala Foushee Benes Benson, Bread with Freeman Blocklinger Heider Earl Keyes Morrow, The Open Road with Hamm Whitney Harover Andrews, and In the Seeds with Sweeney Heald Bokerney. Miss Roberta Sheets directed all productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Delta
Roosevelt High School
Dorothy Metela
Betty Jean Ensign
June Cejka
Nadine Fiala
Marian Foushee
Janet Benes
Lois Benson
Donald Freeman
Leta Blocklinger
Georgene Heider
Alice Earl
Merrel Keyes
Herbert Morrow
Jack Hamm
Frank Whitney
Virginia Harover
Jack Andrews
Dan Sweeney
Helen Heald
Ruth Bokerney
Roberta Sheets
Marengo Dinner Features Cedar Rapids Speaker and Film
Robert O. Bickel of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce showed his color film River Logue before 300 guests at a Marengo farmer-town banquet sponsored by the Marengo Commercial Club. Paul Hanson accompanied, with singing led by R. R. Hibbs and Mrs C E Kent at the piano. Dr. E. L. Hollis welcomed guests while Lawrence Brandt spoke for the farmers. Harold Ellis served as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Bickel
Cedar Rapids
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin Adv
Constipation relief that also pepsinizes the stomach with Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna and Syrup Pepsin. The combination claims to dissolve undigested protein in the stomach while waking lazy bowels for relief and is marketed as pleasant for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
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Lydia Wehmeier
Wallace Hamilton
Witil Mrs. Hickman
Henry Stricklings
A. W. Carltons
Bridge Club Group
Fred A. Mays
Kadacio Card Party
Good Housekeeping
Barta
TA Ra
Lasswell
Elenor Barta
T. C
Wadakizapi Camp
Mrs. Sorenson
P.T.A. Meetings
Edgewood No
Mrs. Hunter
Mrs. Lorimer
Dale
Reviewers Club
Koki Tami
Scout Troop No. 6
Burgstahler
McKabe
Second Ave
Second ST
Adam
Eve
Roosevelt Dramatics Club
Marengo
Tillyer
C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Co
2Nd St. SE
Harry F. Tisher
Cone’s
Second St. SE
Mendoza
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