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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1934

Page

15

Spring Activities At Cedar Rapids Country Club Open Soon

The Cedar Rapids Country Club plans a weekend grand opening across departments with a spring party Saturday night, guest nights Monday, a duplicate contract bridge tournament, and the first regular bridge luncheon on Monday. Golf season starts April 1. Mrs Canfield leaves for Seattle to visit her brother and sister-in-law while Mr and Mrs Elliott and Mrs Elliott begin a motor trip to New Orleans for two to three weeks.

Cedar Rapids Country Club James Y Canfield Second Avenue Iowa City Seattle Wash Anthony Limback Canfield Seattle Owen N Elliott Martha Elliott Vernon Drive New Orleans

Simpson Guest Weekend Visit From Chicago and Scarxdale

Ferris Simpson son of Dr and Mrs C E Simpson of 1561 Bever Avenue SE will arrive Friday night from Chicago. He will be accompanied by George Green of Scarsdale NY who will be a guest in the Simpson home over the weekend.

Ferris Simpson C E Simpson Bever Avenue Chicago George Green Scarsdale Simpson

Silver Cross circle meets for Easter luncheon and sewing

The Silver Cross circle of King's Daughters met at 405 Twenty-fifth Street SE for a luncheon hosted by Mrs V E Porter assisted by Mrs C O Hill Brunner. Guests included Mrs R S Q Silver Mrs Tom Walpole and Mrs Sadie Nelson from Freeport who spoke on the group's work. Elizabeth Bender led devotions and Mrs Culver read. The afternoon was spent sewing with next meeting set for April 11 at the Community House for a day of sewing and a picnic luncheon.

Silver Cross Circle of King's Daughters V E Porter Twenty-fifth Street C O Hillbrunner R S Q Silver Tom Walpole Sadie Nelson Freeport Nelson Elizabeth Bender Culver

Rotary April Fool Party Set By Local Club

Rotary wives receive invitations for the April Fool party next Monday evening featuring a banquet at 6 30 including games group singing a musical program and dancing. The organizing committee is Joseph H Ainsworth chairman with Milo A Chehak Luther A Fuhrmeister L D Burkhalter Jr and WL Perley.

Rotary Rotary Club Joseph H Ainsworth Milo A. Chehak Luther A. Fuhrmeister L. D Burkhalter, Jr WL. Perley

Bridge Party Hosted by Mrs Kellog at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs Frank C Kellog hosted a Cedar Rapids Womans Club music department bridge party at her home on Park Avenue SE. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs A R Menary Mrs J P Mills and Mrs Orville Hepner. Refreshments concluded the afternoon with twenty four guests in attendance.

Frank C Kellocg Park Avenue Cedar Rapids Womans Club A R. Menary J P Mills Orville Hepner

Dinner party honors Margaret Batten and Agnes White

Mrs Alfred Batten hosted a Wednesday evening dinner with Easter table decorations and a tulip centerpiece.Bridge prizes went to Phylis Ann Scheneberger, Jacqueline Miller, and Elsie Shime. Other guests included Flora Boyd, Fern Roberts, and Helen Lyon.

Margaret Batten Agnes White Alfred Batten Phylis Ann Scheneberger Jacqueline Miller Elsie Shime Flora Boyd Fern Roberts Helen Lyon

P and F Club Meets at Mrs OConnor Home

The P and F club gathered at 1136 Weare Avenue NE on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes at 500 were claimed by Mrs Wayne McCaul and Mrs Walter Kreutner.

P and F Harley O'Connor Weare Avenue Wayne McCaul Walter Kreutner

Cedar Chapter Holds School of Instruction and Visit

Cedar Chapter No 1840 FS hosted a school of instruction and inspection at Masomiec hall with several hundred members and visitors from Cedar Rapids Maquoketa Marion Anamosa Shellsburg Fairfax Iowa City Norway and more. Paul N Clark and Robert Grapengeter led as grand officers with gifts, talks, songs, and a reception dinner featuring Easter decor and a closing dance.

Cedar Shellsburg Fairfax Iowa City Maquoketa Norway Paul N Clark Edith Godden Stella Robert Grapengeter Mariam Dieman Gretchen Row Eunice Hoadley Clark Sandrock Grapengreeter

Sargent Family Visit Spans Cleveland Milwaukee and Chicago

Mr and Mrs Amor H Sargent and their daughter Miss Harriet Sargent returned Wednesday from Cleveland where they stayed with Mr and Mrs George Karch. Mrs Karch was formerly Miss Mary Sargent. Harriet Sargent is visiting friends in Milwaukee and Chicago before returning home at the start of the week.

Amor H Sargent First Avenue Cleveland Ohio Harriet Sargent George Karch Mary Sargent Milwaukee Chicago

Eastern Star Leaders Visit for Instruction Schools

Mrs Maude Bowers of Orient grand matron of the Order of Eastern Star of Iowa visits with Mrs Homer Sandrock while touring for instruction. They attended a school of instruction in Vinton and will travel to Muscatine for another session. Dr E Morgan of Des Moines and Mrs Retta Swindel of Iowa City depart from the Sandrock home after a brief stay. Swindel serves as grand marshal.

Maude Bowers Orient Order of Eastern Star of Iowa Homer Sandrock Forest Drive Bowers Sandrock Vinton Muscatine E. Morgan Des Moines Retta Swindel Iowa City Swindel Eastern Star

Sailors in Easter Parades Feature Two National Hat Styles

The piece previews spring fashion for sailors marching in Easter parades with two nationality inspired hats American straight brim styles and Breton French rolled brim models. It also notes two mannish hats with bowler roll and fedora crowns plus casual tweed options for varied suit looks.

France

Birth of Son for Verner Armstrong Family in Chicago

Mr and Mrs Verner D Armstrong of Chicago announce the birth of their son Donald Reed on March 11. Mrs Armstrong is Evelyn Maley formerly of Coe College where she belonged to Delta Delta Delta sorority. Mr Armstrong works for Western Electric in Cicero Illinois.

Donald Reed Verner D. Armstrong Chicago

Shown Honor Attends Miscellaneous Showers for Mrs Lockner and Mrs Jordan

Mrs Roger L Whelan hosted a shower for Mrs Edward Lockner nee Helen Denner and guests included Miss Louise Erickson Miss Gladys Jones Miss Frances Brittin Miss Jean Brittin and Miss Ruth Lindsay Mrs J C Jordan wife of Iowa City attorney was feted at a second shower hosted by Miss Doris Bryant at 212 Center Point road NE Guests included Esther Sellman Beryl Brookman Ruth Leone Neill Dorothy Stofler Virginia Cavin Frances McLaughlin Maria Height Katherine Baxter Elizabeth Funkey and Mary Hughes

Roger L. Whelan Third Avenue SE Edward Lockner Lockner Helen Denner Louise Erickson Gladys Jones Frances Brittin Jean Brittin Ruth Lindsay J C Jordan Iowa City Janice Jacus Doris Bryant Center Point Road Esther Sellman Beryl Brookman Ruth and Leone Neill Dorothy Stofler Virginia Cavin Frances McLaughlin Maria Height Katherine Baxter Elizabeth Funkey Mary Hughes

Evelyn Hall Birthday Party Held For Six Year Old

Mr and Mrs Verne Hall 1629 avenue NW hosted a Wednesday birthday party for their daughter Evelyn aged six Games were played and refreshments served by Mrs Hall assisted by Mrs Fred Gutz Guests included Jean Hauskins Marlys Jean Shebek Frances Lech elt Barbara Burch Ellen Novy Junior Buchanan David Bruns Junior Lundquist and Albert Sindelar

Verne Hall Avenue NW Evelyn Hall Fred Gutz Jean Hauskins Marlys Jean Shebek Frances Lechelt Barbara Burch Ellen Novy Junior Buchanan David Bruns Junior Lundquist Albert Sindelar

Happy Go Lucky Club Meets at Amber Cairns Home

The Happy Go Lucky club met Tuesday night at 1535 Bever Avenue SE hosted by Miss Amber Cairns. Attendees included Mildred Bock Jeanne Howell Sarah Ann Taylor Fred Cassino Charles Foster William Claasen and Joe Ainsworth.

Happy Go Lucky Club Amber Cairns Bever Avenue Mildred Bock Jeanne Howell Sarah Ann Taylor Fred Cassino Charles Foster William Claasen Joe Ainsworth

Surprise Birthday Party for William Verbick

A Wednesday evening gathering honored William Verbick of 1311 Second Street SW for his birthday. Attending were the Verbicks, their son Billy, and many neighbors including the Moores Lillian and Gladys, Perry Myers and family, A J Mayfield and family, G Wear and family, James Bruce, L G Feiler and sons, Rose Marie Borecky, Ada Henderson, E E Carver, James Jane Max Gantz and Dale Verbick.

William Verbick Second Street Verbick Billy George Moore Lillian Gladys Moore Perry Myers A. J. Mayfield G Wear James Bruce L G Feiler Rose Marie Borecky Ada Henderson E E. Carver James Jane Max Gantz Dale Verck

Portraits of hats and fashion tips for tomorrow’s dress

The note discusses hat shapes with brim and crown quirks and foreshadows fashion focus for tomorrow on men’s suits and shirt choices. It cites copyright attribution to Amos Parrish from 1934 and hints at upcoming style guidance.

Amos Parrish

Plans for Cabaret Dane at Montrose Terrace May 29

At the Junior Hadassah meeting held Wednesday evening at Temple Juda, plans for a cabaret danse to be staged at Montrose Terrace on May 29 were made. The social committee chaired by Mrs Sam Kozberg will hire a good orchestra and a floor show.

Montrose Terrace Temple Judah Sam Kozberg

Birthday Party Honors Virginia Richter at Home

Mrs Rudolph Richter hosted her daughter Virginia's twelfth birthday at 716 Eighteenth Street SE. Prizes were won by Frances Blaut Louise Strabala Mary Louise Blum and Anna Lazio. Guests included Ruth Allen Jean Brabbit Jeanette DeMarah Patricia Funkey Louise Flaherty Nadine Fiala Birdie Fiala Mary Ethel Hurych Dorothy Hayes Elaine Hayes Katherine Lane and Susan Starman after theater and refreshments.

Rudolph Richter Eighteenth Street SE Virginia Frances Blaut Louise Strabala Mary Louise Blum Anna Lazio Marguerite Vesely Ruth Allen Jean Brabbit Jeanette DeMarah Patricia Funkey Louise Flaherty Nadine Fiala Birdie Fiala Mary Ethel Hurych Dorothy Hayes Elaine Hayes Katherine Lane Susan Starman

Birthday Surprise for Lorene Hartsock on Sixteenth

Mrs. D. Bird hosted a surprise birthday party Monday evening in honor of her daughter Lorene Hartsock turning sixteen. Guests included Twylah Huston Edward Schmatt Jeanette Kuns Donald Spillman Inez Snyder Morris Patterson Eleanor Huntley Raymond Turner Vinasta Manak Marvel Huston Elsie Cerveny William Merrill Roy Berry and Hileen Hartsock.

Church Classes Schedule Meetings This Friday

Progressive class of Bethany Congregational church holds a meeting Friday at 7 30 P M Harmony class of Second Christian church meets with Mrs Bertha Baker 1123 Third Avenue SW for a luncheon Friday at 1 St Elizabeth s Guild of St John s church meets Friday at 10 A M for a breakfast at Mrs Wendell Culp 362 Twenty first Street SE

Bethany Congregational Church Harmony Harmony Class The Second Christian Church Bertha Baker Third Avenue SW St. Elizabeth’s St. Elizabeth's Guild St. John's Church Wendell Culp Twenty-first Street

Passover Program and Dance By Beth Jacob Auxiliary

The Ladies auxiliary of Beth Jacob synagogue will sponsor its annual Passover program and dance Sunday evening at Gatto's. Members and friends of the congregation are invited to attend. Committee includes Mrs. L. Gilman Mrs. Oscar Berg Mrs. B. Kozberg Mrs. Max Padzensky Mrs. Sam Pinsky Mrs. Sam Estes Mrs. Ben Alavsky Mrs. YI. Tucker and Mrs. J. Cliffer.

Beth Jacob Synagogue Gatto’s L. Gilman Oscar Berg B. Kozberg Max Padzensky Sam Pinsky Sam Estes Ben Alavsky YI. Tucker J. Cliffer

Ida Mansfield circle hosts luncheon for King’s Daughters

The Ida Mansfield circle of King's Daughters met Tuesday with Mrs. D. M. Hall at 2259 Meadowbrook drive SE. Seven teen members attended and were served luncheon by Mrs. Hugh W. White and Mrs. John M. Morton. Mrs. E. C. Hoover gave the devotional, followed by the business meeting. The April 10 meeting will be with Mrs. Hugh W. White at 2310 Meadowbrook drive SE.

Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters D. M. Hall Meadowbrook Drive Hugh W. White John M. Morton E. C. Hoover

Lena Vogt Speaks on Linn County Juvenile Court

Following the luncheon at the Women’s club Miss Lena Vogt probation officer gave a talk explaining the Linn county juvenile court.

American Home Department Woman's Club Lena Vogt Linn County

Misses Vacura and Rossow Visit From Jackson Minn

The Misses Clara and Lillian Vacura and Helge Rossow arrive at week’s end from Jackson Minnesota to spend Sunday with relatives and depart Monday for Minneapolis.

Clara Lillian Vacura Helge Rossow Jackson Minn Minneapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

CiCc Country Club James Canfield Elliotts Frank C. Kellogg Bridge Frankel Swat Vet Nye Ieee Jowentia Sport Tre 2Nd Street Sargents Return C. E York Are Verner Armstrongs Roger L. Whelan Monors J. C. Jordan Neumode News Neumode N.R.A Mali Wercancelors Neumede Hosiery Store S. E PARTY Junior Hadassah Killian Kilian's Will SE Mrs Hall Miss Vogt Speaker Navy Gibson Sailor Gibson Baku
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