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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1938

Page

19

Edwy J Clapps Hosts Bridge Club Supper Party

Mr and Mrs Edwy J Clapp host a picnic supper and bridge evening at their 412 Twenty-sixth Street SE home Wednesday. Club members include A C Hoblitzell and Herbert Lo Rothan families along with Ray Vernimont William Hottensen and Richard M Miller. Mrs TL Stubs, 358 Woodland Drive SE, returns from New York after two weeks with her daughter Mrs Frederick N Lutz.

Edwy J Clapp Twenty-sixth Street A C Hoblitzell Herbert Lo Rothan Ray Vernimont William G Hottensen Richard M Miller TL H Stubs Woodland Drive New York City Frederick N Lutz Stubbs Lutz Mr. Lutz Singapore

Waples Return From Six Week Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank C. Waples returned Tuesday evening after a six weeks stay in the south. They spent most time at Miami Beach. They were accompanied by Mrs W Patterson of Titania who will leave for home Thursday. They traveled back through the Carolinas stopping at Magnolia Gardens near Charleston.

Frank C. Waples Forest Drive South Miami Beach Waples Titania Carolinas Magnolia Gardens Charleston

Mrs Hoblitzell Hosts Breakfast for Visitors in Cedar Rapids

Mrs A C Hoblitzell of Carlton apartments acted as hostess at a Wednesday breakfast at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The event honored Mrs Kenneth Adair and Mrs Kenneth Swanson of Indianapolis visiting at the home of Mrs Adair’s parents, Mr and Mrs E W LaPlante, 2118 Blake boulevard SE.

A C Hoblitzell Carlton Apartments Cedar Rapids Country Club Kenneth Adair Kenneth Swanson Indianapolis Adair E.W LaPlante Blake Boulevard

Mrs Bell Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Robert P Bell, 523 Knollwood Drive SE, served as hostess at a luncheon Wednesday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Eight members attended and played bridge in the afternoon at the club.

Robert P Bell Knollwood Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

Eleanor Crew and Robert Penquite Wed

Mr and Mrs J E Crew announce the marriage of their daughter Eleanor to Robert L Penquite son of Mrs George Layer of Colfax. The ceremony was held Tuesday evening at St Pauls church with Rev Charles J Bready officiating. The couple will reside at 117 Twelfth Street NE after April 1.

J. E. Crew D Avenue NE Eleanor Robert L. Penquite George Layer Colfax St Paul's Church Charles J. Bready Walter Lindahl Frank Matus Gables Penquite Washington High School JC. Penney Company Rock Island Railroad Twelfth Street

Mrs Beyea Addresses Credit Women's Breakfast Club

Mrs D Pirie Beyea spoke on Cooperation at the Credit Women's breakfast club meeting held Wednesday morning at the Rathskeller with twenty five members present. Members presented Mrs Beyea a corsage.

D. Pirie Beyea Credit Women's Breakfast Club Rathskeller

Cultus Club Holds Annual Guest Day at Mrs Whearns Home

Cultus club members will entertain at their annual guest day program on Thursday at 2 30 p m. at the home of Mrs. E B Whearns located at 401 Twenty second street SE.

Cultus Club E. B. Whearns Twenty-second Street

New Zealand Drives England’s Auto Trade Lead

In a global commerce snapshot England relies on New Zealand as its top customer for automobiles while India buys most of cotton goods, Australia sources pottery, and South Africa imports electrical goods.

New Zealand England India Australia South Africa

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Honored At Tea Event

Miss Bernice Hammond hosted a Sunday tea at 1533 D Avenue NE for Epsilon Sigma Alpha members and guests. The table centered with jonguails and the list of attendees included Harriette Struve Florence Glackin Louise Hronik Mane Skerik Lillia Mon santo Naomi Kester Arlene Ortmann Genevieve McCullough Ruth Blaine and Mrs Scott Hammond.

Bernice Hammond D Avenue NE Epsilon Sigma Alpha E Jackson Harriette Struve Florence Glackin Louise Hronik Mane Skerik Lillia Monsanto Naomi Kester Arlene Ortmann Genevieve McCullough Ruth Blaine Scott Hammond

Mrs Jump Hosts Luncheon Bridg e Honor for Mrs Hermann

Mrs Jump at 396 Twenty fifth Street SE hosted a Wednesday luncheon and bridge to honor Mrs Hermann who will soon depart to Milwaukee to join her husband and establish a home there. pastel table decor complemented the event as gifts were presented to Mrs Hermann by attendees including Mesdames Yount Lehman Heim Tisher Porter Hyland and Dufty.

W. H. Jump Twentyfifth Street Hermann Mr Hermann Milwaukee Mrs. Hermann F. J. Yount R. P. Lehman A. G. Heim Harry Tisher

American Home Group Luncheon Notes World Conditions

Twenty five members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club American Home department attended a luncheon and program Tuesday at the club home. Hostesses were Mrs B F Hazen Mrs E Smith and Mrs Mabel N Caffee. Rabbi David Polish spoke on Conditions Facing the World Today. Doe college men's quartet sang three numbers directed by Harold Reeves and accompanied by Miss Martha Leksa.

American Home Department Cedar Rapids

Kappa Delta Pledges Zac Lynn of Grundy Center

The Kappa Delta sorority at Coccol lese announces pledging Miss Zac Lynn of Grundy Center. The service will be held Wednesday at noon in the sorority rooms.

Davis Bridge Club Dinner at Commonwealth Tea Room

Mr and Mrs CA Davis hosted members of their bridge club Tuesday evening at the Commonwealth Tea Room. After dinner three bridge tables were set up at the Davis home on 1704 Park Avenue SE.

C A’ Davis Park Avenue SE Bridge Club Commonwealth Tea Room Davis

Evelyn Heefner Celebrates Eleventh Birthday at Kenwood Party

Evelyn Heefner was honored at her Kenwood home on Tuesday for her eleventh birthday. Camp Fire members attended a business meeting then the party during which officers were elected Beverly Keister president Patricia Maloney treasurer Glatha White secretary and Evelyn Heefner scribe. Gifts were exchanged as friends gathered including Beverly Keister Patty Long Patricia Maloney Jerry Lou Hart Glatha White Virginia Lou Reeder LaVonne Chermak Mary Lou Grauerholz Jane Taylor Alice Mikas Dorothy Heefner and guardian Mrs Wood.

Evelyn Heefner Kenwood Beverly Keister Patricia Maloney Glatha White Patty Long Jerry Lou Hart Virginia Lou Reeder LaVonne Chermak Mary Lou Grauerholz Jane Taylor Alice Mikas Dorothy Heefner Mrs. Wood The Guardian

Fourteenth Street Child Enjoys Easter Themed Birthday Party

Joann Cook celebrated her fourth birthday at a Monday party on 1330 Burch Avenue NW. Decorations featured serpentine balloons and Easter egg nests. Guests included June Kuba, Bobby Kuba, Joyce Ann Reinert, Phyllis Brown, Billy Doherty, Patty Doherty, Jimmy Coffey, Doris Ann Daniels, and Joanne Griffin.

Joann Cook Burch Avenue June Bobby Kuba Joyce Ann Reinert Phyllis Brown Billy and Patty Doherty Jimmy Coffey Doris Ann Daniels Joanne Griffin

Pazeta Camp Fire Installs New Officers

Members met Tuesday afternoon at 2007 Fourth Avenue SE the home of Mrs J S Skien to install officers Joanne Kadlee president Lois Anderson vice president Betty Low secretary Wilaura Skien treasurer and Topsy Carberry scribe Andrean Lowe and Betty Anderson were guests.

Pazeta J. S. Skien Fourth Avenue SE Joanne Kadlee Lois Anderson Betty Low Wilaura Skien Topsy Carberry Andrean Lowe Betty Anderson

Ocanyki Camp Fire Plans Nature Scrapbook Project

The Ocanyki Camp Fire group met after school at Arthur School to create a nature scrapbook. They discussed earning the birthday honor and planting a birthday tree.

Ocanyki Arthur School

Mrs. Cora Griswold Visiting Oakland Native

Mrs. Cora Godfrey Griswold of Oakland California, formerly of Cedar Rapids, is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs H L Godfrey at 1503 Third Avenue SE in Cedar Rapids.

Cora Griswold Cora Godfrey Griswold Oakland Calif Cedar Rapids H. L. Godfrey Third Avenue SE Nola McCourt Rochester, Minn McCourt Fred Root Avenue NW

Young Men Return From Vacation At Western Military Academy

Several Western Military academy students returned to Alton for spring vacation while others travel by train to join families. Bill Norris J B Lyman Wallace Mildenstein and Bill Kirn arrive today with their parents after a two week visit at Hot Springs Arkansas and a stop in Alton to reunite with their son.

Western Military Academy Alton 1 Western Bill Norris M. Norris Nineteenth Street J. B Lyman O& P Lyman First Avenue Wallace Mildenstein Max Miidenstein Bever Avenue Bill Kirn W. Kirn Crescent Street Mildenstein Hot Springs Ark Alton

Mt Mercy Alumnae Luncheon Planned at Colonial Tea Room

Mount Mercy junior college and academy alumnae hold their regular luncheon Saturday at 12 30 pm at Clara Robinsons Colonial tea room Reservations with Georgianna Ryan at 2 3944 required before Friday night.

Mount Mercy Junior College and Academy Clara Robinson Colonial Tea Room Georgianna Ryan Dial

Missionary society meeting moved to private home

The First Presbyterian Church missionary society will meet Friday at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. E P Boynton 2335 Blake boulevard SE. An earlier Gazette Sunday issue wrongly said the meeting would be at the church.

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church E P. Boynton Blake Boulevard the Gazette

Lorna Jean Steul Celebrates Second Birthday at Home

Lorna Jean Steul daughter of Mr and Mrs E K Steul 2022 Blake Boulevard SE was honor guest at a birthday party Saturday afternoon at their home to mark her second birthday Movies of young guests were shown and refreshments served at an Easter themed table Favors featured Easter symbols Guests included Paul Foster Nancy Lynch Herschel Baum John Harold West Karen Stepanek Karen Termohie Susan Dee Whitlock and Ann Lichtenstein.

Lorna Jean Steul E. K. Steul Blake Boulevard Paul Foster Nancy Lynch Herschel Baum John Harold West Karen Stepanek Karen Termohie Susan Dee Whitlock Ann Lichtenstein

Miss Buckingham Elected President of Coe Tri Delta Chapter

Miss Elizabeth Buckingham of Oak Park Iowa was elected president of the Delta Eta chapter of Delta Delta Delta at Coe College. Other officers include Jayne Carrier vice president Lois Lockwood recording secretary and Darleen Pollock corresponding secretary. Betty Jane Levsen moves to alumnae role after serving as president. A tea for active chapter members is planned at the Cook home Thursday afternoon.

Elizabeth Buckingham Oak Park Delta Eta Delta Delta Delta Sorority Coe College Buckingham Betty Jane Levsen Wyoming Jayne Carrier Vinton Lois Lockwood Marion Darleen Pollock Oelwein Catherine Timm Cedar Rapids Frances Crozier Ottumwa Betty Jane

Mrs Kohl to Hostess Evening at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs Otto A Kohl of 1730 Third avenue SE will entertain women employees of the Bupane Gas company and other guests at a Cedar Rapids Country Club evening of bridge ping pong kick ball and other games. Guest list includes Grace Barker Marjorie Blaine Lor raine Lake Alice Dunkelbarger and several others.

Otto A Kohl Third Avenue SE Bupane Gas Company Cedar Rapids Country Club Grace Barker Bert Faon Marjorie Blaine Mary Louise Kowalke Lorraine Lake Alice Dunkelbarger Clark van Meter Lynn Miller al Barngrover Paul Wilson Merle Bills Robert Garroutte Warren Hartman Willis McConnell Allen Spoerry

Louise Leibert Circle Plans Citywide King s Daughters Event

Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters met for luncheon at 1802 Fourth Avenue SE. Mrs. Max Burrell led devotions. Mrs. George Serovy Mrs Harry Dunker and Mrs Burrell were appointed as a committee in charge of the entertainment for the city-wide King’s Daughters event on May 10.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters F. W. Niesz Fourth Avenue SE Max Burrell George Serovy Harry Dunker Burrell

Package Stolen From Car In Fairbanks

A package addressed to A. L. Miller in Fairbanks, Louisiana, disappeared from a vehicle. The parcel contained two pongee lace curtains and other items. police urge potential witnesses to come forward.

A. L. Miller Fairbanks

Stolen Mail Prep Card Report in City Suburb

Parcel prepared for mailing by Hazel Miller was stolen from a car parked on First Street between Second and Third Avenues SE at 8 30 p m Tuesday. Police were informed and investigations likely follow.

Hazel Miller B Avenue NW

Cedar Rapids Official Transfers Clerk To Kansas City Role

Matt Kieigle formerly assistant master carpenter for the Rock Island railroad at Cedar Rapids is transferred to Kansas City as district supervisor of water service effective April 1. The Cedar Rapids position is discontinued. Mr. Kieigle has lived in Cedar Rapids since 1929.

Matt Klecigle Seventh Street Rock Island Railroad Cedar Rapids Kansas City Water Service Kleigle Mr. Kledgle

Hindelang to Be Ordained Priest June 22 at St Marys Kan

Michael L Hindelang will be ordained June 22 at St Marys College St Marys Kan and celebrate his first Solemn Mass June 26 at St Johns Omaha He is youngest son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Hindelang formerly of Cedar Rapids now Omaha Mary Laurella Hindelang sister joined BV M Sisters of Charity six years ago Frank J Hindelang is a past Iowa chief ranger of the Catholic Order of Foresters and past warden of the Town Council Knights of Columbus

Michael Lawrence Hindelang S.J Frank J Hindelang Cedar Rapids Omaha St. Mary’s College St. Mary’s Kan St. John's Church Hindelang Mary Laurella B.V.M The Sisters of Charity Iowa Catholic Order of Foresters Knights of Columbus

Dick Payn Elected President of South Side Civic Club

Dick Payn was elected president of the South Side Civic Club Monday evening. Lumir Struesky was chosen as vice president and H B Garrison as treasurer. Henry Feiereisen was reelected secretary. Payn, who has been treasurer, succeeds Mr Mit ralsky as president Milo Sedlaeck is retiring vice president.

Dick Payn South Side Civic Club Lumir Struesky H.B. Garrison Henry Feiereisen Payn Mr. Mitralsky Milo Sedlaeck

City to Seek Bids for New Market Building

City council will unveil plans and specifications for a new city market on Thursday with bids to be submitted by April 18. The project will provide over seventy stalls for gardeners and aims to replace the current ramshackle facility with better weather protection and improved customer and leaseholder access.

Man Tried To Sell Suspected Fox Furs In West Branch

West Branch Mayor Tom Moore alerted police Tuesday night about a man offering silver fox furs, possibly the two stolen from Frankel's store. Sheriff Don McComas questioned a Missouri man, who showed the furs and was released after they proved not silver fox. Investigators also pursued a similar report at Topping Brothers in Wellman as the Frankel’s theft probe continues.

Tom Moore West Branch Frankel S L. Stolba Johnson County Don McComas Missouri McComas Missourian Topping Brothers Wellman Frankel’s

Moscrip Foils Check Writer At Bicycle Shop

Hall's bicycle shop proprietor Walt Moscrip avoided a bad check scheme Tuesday. A man bought a bicycle pedal for 60 cents with a $1 check and fled, but Moscrip pursued after discovering the phony address 1917 Twenty-first Street SE. The suspect fled to the interurban depot, but Moscrip caught him and the man returned two 50 cent pieces before leaving. The check appeared written to F S Clapp.

Walter Moscrip Hall Walt Moscrip Twenty-first Street Central Hotel Clapp

West Side Revival Draws Large Crowds Across Congregations

The Rev Dr John H McCombe leading seventeen west side churches in a revival crusade called on Christians to renew praise and stay faithful. He warned of late-night activity and alcohol harm while praising jail fellowship in Acts. The service featured William O Browne and Jack McCombe with plans for a Dad and Lady night and Lincoln Marches Again in 1938. About 300 children attend afternoon meetings at Trinity Methodist. Wayside prayer groups meet Thursday morning at listed homes across the west and northwest sides.

John H McCombe West Side America Paul Silas God William O Browne Browne Metropolitan Jubilee Singers Paul Lawrence Dunbars Dad Jack McCombe Lincoln Thirteenth Street Elton D. Wells Third Avenue C. Wayman Second Avenue Alice Sherwood First Avenue H. Booth Sixth Street C. H Miller Eighth Avenue Gardner First Street Turnbull Thirteenth Avenue John Hunter Fourteenth Avenue

Three Motorists Fined For Passing In Restricted Zone

Three motorists Mel Scott of Marengo Frank W Carter of Macomb Ill and Vera C Williams of Hopkinton all passed the same car in a 700 foot restricted zone on Tuesday. The drivers were cited before Justice H R Churchill and fined five dollars plus costs. They were arrested on route 218 south of Cedar Rapids.

H. R. Churchill Mel Scott Marengo Frank W. Carter Macomb, Ill Vera C. Williams Hopkinton Cedar Rapids

Farmer Near Waubeek Hurt by Colt at Barn

Mert Hanna a 63 year old farmer west of Waubeek suffered a fractured pelvis when a colt pushed him against a stall in his barn. He crawled out and summoned his wife. He was taken to St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids for X rays and by noon his condition was described as good by a Springville physician.

the Gazette Waubeek Mert Hanna Hanna St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Springville

Burglar Steals $7 75 and Old Coins at Ogden Lumber

The Ogden Lumber Company on Thirty second Street SE was broken into Tuesday night for the second time in recent months. A thief stole 775 in cash and a sack of old coins including three cent pieces half dimes five cent pieces a Columbia half dollar several 1850s half dollars a large old dollar bill an old 2 bill a 25 cent note and pennies including one minted in 1800. Entry was gained by forcing a door on the south side of the building.

Ogden Lumber Company Thirty-second Street Drive Elmer Lyon

Greenville Choir to Present Sacred Concert Friday

The Greenville college a capella choir of thirty seven voices directed by Prof Robert W Woods will sing a sacred program Friday at 8 p.m. at Second Christian church Third avenue at Sixth street SW Greenville IL. The singers perform from memory without accompaniment on their mid western tour and the appearance is sponsored by the Free Methodist church young people's group. No admission charge, an offering will be received.

Greenville College Robert W. Woods Second Christian Church Third Avenue Sixth Street Greenville The Free Methodist Church

Illinois Board Authorized to Enter Milwaukee Dicker

The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized the Illinois Commerce Commission to intervene in the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad reorganization proceedings in Washington.

Milwaukee Dicker Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Illinois Commerce Commission Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific

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