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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1935

Page

5

Rainy May Day Drives Social Bridge Luncheons

On a rain soaked May day, society items show several bridge clubs hosting luncheons and two tables of bridge at homes across SE addresses. Hostesses include Mrs James D Blake Mrs Eugene C Hoyt Mrs Delbert R Ashby and Mr and Mrs J Seibke with dinners at the Commonwealth tea room and local residences.

James D. Blake Linden Drive Bridge Club Eugene C. Hoyt Park Terrace Delbert R. Ashby Country Club Parkway SE J. Seibke Blake Boulevard Commonwealth Tea Room Seibke L. C. Bell Washington Avenue

Marriage Plans For Miss Harriet Young And John Turner II

John B. Turner II sails to New York to meet Miss Harriet Young of Des Moines who arrives from England on the Rex. They will visit friends in Cleveland Greensburg Pa. Cedar Rapids and Des Moines before a June wedding is held.

John B. Turner New York City Harriet Young Des Moines England Cleveland Greensburg Cedar Rapids Miss Young Mr. Turner

Mrs Schroeder Returns Home After Visit in Winona

Mrs T T Schroeder of Richmond Illinois has returned home after a three week visit with her daughter Mrs Frank C Welch on Third Avenue Road SW. Mr and Mrs Welch accompanied her to her home returning at the start of the week.

T. T. Schroeder Richmond, Ill Frank C. Welch Third Avenue Road Welch Schroeder

Family leaves after visit with Miss Lelia Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. David O. Johnson of Toronto and their children Jeanette Johnson and Wellington departed Tuesday for home following a visit with Miss Lelia Johnson of 1100 First Avenue East.

David O. Johnson Toronto Canada Jeanette Johnson Wellington Lelia Johnson First Avenue E

Mrs. Elliott Davis and son visit Mason City

Mrs J Elliott Davis of 2510 Twenty sixth street drive SE and her son are spending the week in Mason City visiting Miss Martha Pattie. They plan to return at the end of the week.

Regular city bridge tourney at Roosevelt Friday night

The regular city bridge tournament will be played Friday at 8 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel. No reservations are required for the event.

Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs C Chambers Returns From Four Day Visit

Mrs Frank C Chambers of Commonwealth apartments returned Tuesday after a four day visit with Mrs John Graver of Des Moines.

Frank C Chambers Commonwealth Apartments John Graver Des Moines

Mrs Whitehill Returns From Four Month Trip

Mrs. N. E. Whitehill of 1920 Ridgeway Drive SE returned Monday after a four month journey visiting Canada and New York to enjoy reunion and sightseeing with relatives and friends.

N. E. Whitehill Ridgeway Drive Canada New York

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Benefit Card Party

The Ways and Means Committee of VFW Auxiliary No 788 sponsors a benefit card party in the Crystal room of the Montrose Hotel tonight at 8 o clock. Mrs Ben Johnson chairs the committee.

Ways and Means Committee The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 788 Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Ben Johnson

Beethoven Club Presents Morning Musical Program

Beethoven Club members and guests offer a musical program at the Chamber of Commerce on Thursday at 10 a.m. Eleanor Taylor opens with Current Events, followed by a sequence of numbers by Beane Bevera, MacDowell, and Stravinski among others. Performers include Gertrude Nielsen, Mrs OpaLee Barnard, Mrs Helen File, Magrice Estes, and others.

Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce Eleanor Taylor Beane Bverea MacDowell Miss Taylor Rathmaninot Gertrude Nielson Vosa Ee Tee P.eces Grant Perra Helen File Hills Magrice Estes

Teachers Group Elects Officers in Cedar Rapids

Miss Ruth Griffith of Washington High School was re elected president of the Cedar Rapids Teachers association at a Tuesday meeting in the YWCA auditorium. New officers include Nell Boyack first vice president Lilian Clark second vice president Erma Oberg secretary Lillian Dinsdale treasurer Miriam Confare pension officer and Agnes Robertson Ella Harding Emily Matousek insurance board. Credit union directors named William Owen Lloyd George Miriam Silseth with three year terms and Elsie Cornely Joy Anderson Martha Griffith two year terms Leonora Beggs Lucile Pogge Elizabeth Kaisand one year terms. Auditing committee for one year Ella Grissel Helen Hibnes Mabel De Woody and credit committee Katherine Munkhoff Thelma Marton Hazele Harper. Outgoing officers are Agnes Chaney Margaret Grier Olga Tapper Agnes Carlson Helena Arduser Elsie Propst Aure White and Myra Wills. Tea preceded by social committee chair Katherine Munkhoff.

Ruth Griffith Washington High School Cedar Rapids Teachers’ Association Yw.cla Nell Boyack Lilian Clark Erma Oberg Lillian Dinsdale Miriam Confare Agnes Robertson Ella Harding Emily Matousek Insurance Board William Owen Lloyd George Miriam Silseth Elsie Cornely Joy Anderson Martha Griffith Leonora Beggs Lucile Pogge Elizabeth Kaisand Ella Grissel Helen Hibnes Mabel de Woody Katherine Munkhoff Thelma Marton Hazele Harper Agnes Chaney Margaret Grier Olga Tapper Agnes Carlson Helena Arduser Elsie Propst Aure White

Wilson Senior Teachers Entertain Junior Group

Wilson senior high school teachers will entertain junior high staff this evening at a May day dinner and bridge party at the Roosevelt hotel. Forty eight seats arranged, tables centered with sweet peas, pastel May basket place cards. Committee: Florence Moles chair, Frances Ashton, Katherine Munkhoff.

Wilson Senior High School Roosevelt Hotel Florence Moles Frances Ashton Katherine Munkhoff

Cedar Chapter 184 OES Hosts Querie Luncheon

The Past Matrons Association of Cedar Chapter No 184 OES holds a querie luncheon at the home of Mrs Leansee Yurll on Second Avenue SE Thursday. Members are requested to meet the usual premeeting requirements.

Meeting notice for lunch discussion at SFT Park

A meeting is planned at 4 Stone Avenue Park for lunch with Mrs Feo and Tim Pete to discuss Tokert with Mr and Mrs Clemments assisting. The exact time and participants are tentative.

Tim The King's Ty Feo Tokert Mos Clemments

Mr and Mrs Stark Celebrate Wedding Anniversary

Vow dA Ms Stark were served at a dinner given by thar ott Gdretmoon. Inwentyeon waddng anniversary records Ty e yreccont were Mr and Mrs con Wacen and ther tt Ober sad Glenn, Mrs Crem tre, Maio god Mrs. Robert Toytiye AY Ryan, George Zeser rd Sasen Leonard, Mr and Mr Hers Get axe and their children Pe Bull Reith and Joanne, Jean Stek and his children, Cro Sado and Catherine, Bled Geasene, Wilam Murrin, Roy Stark and the VWieses Mary nd Ebebeth Stark Mr and Mrs Stark were presented a gift.

Con Wacen Glenn Crem Tre Maio God Robert Toytiye AY Ryan George Zeserrd Sasen Leonard Hers Get Axe Pe Bull Reith Joanne Jean Stek Cro Sado Catherine Bled Geasene Wilam Murrin Roy Stark Mary Ebebeth Stark Stark

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Roberts

A surprise party was given for Mrs Roberts on her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Mather Mr and Mrs Leslie Crawford Mr and Mrs Allen Bliss and daughters Maxine Lorraine and their family.

Petry Reaberts Roberts Charles Mather Leslie Crawford Allen Bliss Maxine Lorraine Kathryn

Camp Fire Girls At St. Pauls To Have Council Fire

Camp Fire girls from St Pauls church sponsored groups meet Thursday at 7 30 pm in the lower church auditorium for a grand council fire. Dorothy Jane Plock will announce the theme 1935 birthday project My Place in the World and lead the pledge and national anthem. Fire lighting honors go to several girls and talks on Our City are planned along with rank awards and awards for various crafts and attendance. Movies of camp activities will be shown after a social hour hosted by the girls work committee.

Camp Fire St. Pauls Church Dorothy Jane Plock Jean Wire Joan Yessler Lucia Mae Smith Mary Frances Bucknell Katheryn Mae Greene Barbara Sgarlata Lois Harris Marilyn Ingham M. R. Warren Cedar Rapids Jane Watson Jean Morris Marjorie Harris Betty Atkinson Donna Heinen Jane Walters Jean Puckett Phyllis Haynes Jane Owens Millicent Svoboda Laura Ann Safely Margaret Reid Jane Alexander Aliana Burr Jean White Josephine Beadle Velma Rose Love Miss Burr Warner C Danforth A. Love Russell Knapp Mirs J. D. Houser Wil City Council Board Church J U. Yessler F. E. Stull Robert Armstrong A.L. Killan Walter Miller L. L. Dolson George A. Johnson Frank Waples Bertram Puckett

Music Students To Give Recital At Coe College Chapel

Four faculty pupils perform a Friday 8 pm recital at T M Sinclair Memorial chapel. The public is invited to hear pieces by Bach Brahms Grieg Mozart Mendelssohn and more, featuring students Jacqueline Jane Wurster Dorothy Mueller Priscilla Patterson Kathleen Carey and others.

Coe College Conservatory of Music Grace Swab Max Daehler Bernice Hach Eleanor Houts T M_ Sinclair Memorial Gretchaninoff Behr Jacque Wurster Barcelona Poundraln Celia Krachmar Afusie Wee Lincow Libby Fikejs Tatantere MacDowell Jane Wurster E Tschathowsky Josephine Thomas Brahms Dorothy Irene Mueller Alla Turca Bmoczart Ruth Biary Buresh Beethoves Barbara &Garlata Romacce Reinecke Jacque V.e2 Sons Grieg Dorothy Mueller Priscilla Patterson Matz Amatrahms Country Gardens Grainger Kathleen Carey Senate Beethoven Prestiss Ceanne Anderson Marjorie Davis Betty Jean Stephenson

Eight L. R. club dinner at Keyes home

Members and guests attended a dinner Monday evening at Mr and Mrs G C Keyes 1031 Third Avenue W. Winners in rock were Mrs H G Fussell and R Kunins with consolation to Mrs G J Scott and Dr L T Arduser. A short business meeting and program followed.

L. R. Club G. C Keyes Third Avenue H G Fussell R. Kunins Rock G. J. Scott L. T. Ar«duscer Tt H G Fussell J Scott Keyes R Elkins Nelle Res J House R Mineck Jr LL. T Arduser Nellie Mine HK J Waymer L. Heston Mechapiesville Houser

Williamsburg brickwork project detailed by De Castello

Miss De Castello described Rockefeller foundation reconstruction efforts in Williamsburg detailing brickmaking from local clay, reopened kilns, English glass for old windows, and oyster shell lime mortar. She also spoke about William and Mary College as the oldest in the United States.

M . de Castello Williamsburg Rockefeller Foundation George Yuill Second Avenue SE de Castello Virginia Capital England William and Mary College United States

Delphian Meet Examines The Pony Express

Bela Delphian hosts the Thursday 7:20 p.m. session at the Montrose hotel. Louise Safely speaks on Origin and History and Gladys Groth on Famous Riders as the study topics for the evening.

Bela Delphian Montrose Hotel Pony Express Louise Safely Gladys Groth

Redingotes With Bright Color Splash Capture Fashion Mood

Bright splashes of color dress the redingote trend with riotous greens reds and daisy prints on navy backdrops. Navy coats set prints off while Regency pastels offer subtle contrast. Tailored patterns including geometries and polka dots appear. the redingote remains a versatile many occasion outfit ahead of sandals tomorrow.

Fink

Velama Holmes Engaged to Stanley Schreiber

Mr and Mrs E J Holmes announce the engagement of their daughter Velma to Stanley G Schreiber of Dysart son of Mrs Katherine Schreiber of Dysart. No wedding date set. Miss Holmes is a Grant high school graduate and Mr Schreiber is a Dysart high school and Cornell college graduate and Panther social fraternity member.

E. J. Holmes Seventh Street Velma Stanley G. Schreiber Dysart Katherine Schreiber Miss Holmes Grant High School Mr. Schreiber Cornell College Panther

Pratt Couple Surprised on Forty Fourth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs. F. W. Pratt were honored Monday evening at their Vinton road NE home for their 44th wedding anniversary. A gift was presented by a local group as many Pratt relatives and friends attended, including Dave and Ed Pratt plus numerous family members.

F. W. Pratt Vinton Road Dave Pratt Arlen Edward Pratt Howard Lois Herbert Pratt Marvin Virginia Donna Mae Betty Ruby M. Brady James

Miss Bonnichsen Hosts Bridge Club Dinner

Miss Carol Bonnichsen hosted her bridge club at Bishop cafeteria Tuesday evening. After dinner the group moved to Miss Vernetta Timmsen's home at 128 Fourth Avenue SW for bridge. Other members present were Wilma Peterman Mary Ketler Margaret Murphy and Helen Sheetz.

Carol Bonnichsen Bishop Vernetta Timmsen Fourth Avenue SW Wilma Peterman Mary Ketler Margaret Murphy Helen Sheetz

Van Buren study group hosts house warming

The Van Buren study group met Monday evening for a house warming at 1016 Eighth street NW. Attendees included Mrs. R. F. Taft, Mrs. L. K. McKee, Mrs. C. C. Pitlik, Mrs. Henry Jensen, Mrs. A. Schluntz, Mrs. George Naxcra, Mrs. Hurtt, Mrs. Frank Ernberger, Mrs. Bert Watkins and Mrs. William Brown. Games were played and refreshments served.

van Buren Msrs Earl Waite Eighth Street NW R. F. Taft L. K. McKee C. C. Pitlik Henry Jensen A. Schluntz George Naxcra Hurtt Frank Ernberger Bert Watkins William Brown

Drama group sections to dinner in Commonwealth tea room

Twenty three members of the A. ALU. W. will attend the dinner meeting of the two sections of the drama group this evening in the Commonwealth tea room. Mrs Jewel Bothwell Tull will read her play Which Hand Will You Take following the dinner. Miss Tull's play won a honorable award in the Community Players contest.

A. Alu. W Commonwealth Tea Room Jewel Bothwell Tull Miss Tull

Blue Triangle Club Speaker on Birds Follows Federation Dinner

Mrs. C S Mahaffy will discuss Birds at a Blue Triangle club meeting after the Y W C A federation dinner. The event includes a roller skating party and dinner reservations are requested by Thursday noon.

C S. Mahaffy Blue Triangle Club Y. W. C. A. Federation Y. W

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Meeting at Montrose Hotel

The study group of the Daughters of Isabella will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Montrose hotel. Miss Kathryn Pogge will read a paper on The Vatican.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Montrose Hotel Kathryn Pogge Vatican

Rainbow DInner for Fifty Camp Fire Girls in Cedar Rapids

Fifty Camp Fire Girls who have earned fire maker or torch-bearer ranks enjoyed a rainbow dinner at Westminster Presbyterian church. Mrs. M. R. Warren and Miss Ariana A. Burr led as guests with a rainbow decor theme. The evening featured color toasts, songs, a musical reading, and readings by Mary Gent and Georgianne Buresh.

Camp Fire Westminster Presbyterian Church M. R. Warren Cedar Rapids Miss Burr Billboard Barbara Sgarlata Jane Ball Kathryn Engle Shirley Like Dorothy Jane Plock Isabelle Smith Wells Peck Thomas McNaughton Mary Gent Betty Lee Warren Georgianne Buresh

Sorority Founders Day Observed by Lambda and Sigma Chapters

Lambda and Sigma chapters of Beta Sigma Phi gathered at Montrose Terrace for a Founders Day banquet. Mrs. Florence Zimmer led prayers, Miss Wiltrude Cherry closed. Verne Jeffery provided music while Mrs. Rosemary Filip Hendrix accompanied at the piano. Prizes went to Paula Book and Leola Jack. Lambda held informal initiations for Jane Briggs Pauline Quinn and Margaret Mackin.

Lambda Sigma Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Montrose Terrace Florence Zimmer Lambda Chapter Wiltrude Cherry Sigma Chapter Verne Jeffery Rosemary Filip Hendrix Paula Book Leola Jack Fern Cherry Edith Smith Jane Goodfellow Kathryn Marshall Donna Smith Nellieve Borah Jane Briggs Pauline Quinn Margaret Mackin

Engagement Announcement and House Party Honor Frances Capek

Mr and Mrs Malvin Nelson hosted a party at 309 Thirteenth Street SW for Frances Capek whose marriage to Harry Elias is set for Saturday at 8 pm at St Wenceslaus church. Eighteen guests were served with a pink and white table centerpiece. Guests included Mr and Mrs G Lenning Mr and Mrs Ed Mally Mr and Mrs E Schrader Mr and Mrs F Nelson Mr and Mrs L Davenport Mr and Mrs T Norberg Mr and Mrs E Mayfield and Mr and Mrs M Nelson with Mrs Glenning assisting.

Malvin Nelson Thirteenth Street Frances Capek Harry Elias St. Wenceslaus Church G. Lenning Ed Mally E. Schrader F. Nelson L. Davenport T. Norberg E. Mayfield M. Nelson Glenning

Hadassah and Young Judea Meeting At Montrose Hotel

Mrs Perlman of Chicago spoke on Hadassah work in Palestine during a Junior Hadassah meeting at the Montrose hotel Tuesday evening. Mrs Licht led Young Judea members and guests in Palestinean songs.

Mrs T B Yuill Hosts Cultus Club Gathering

Mrs T B Yuill will entertain the Cultus club Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at her home on Johnson avenue NW with members expected to attend.

T. B. Yuill Cultus Club Johnson Avenue NW

Walton Archery Club Meeting For Waltonians Thursday

The Walton Archery Club will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Waltonian cabin 2257 Mount Vernon avenue. All Waltonians and friends interested in taking an active part in the organization are urged to attend.

Walton Archery Club Mount Vernon Avenue

South English Superintendent to Move to Scarsboro

A. H. Ferris, longtime superintendent of the South English schools, will leave his post after eleven years to take a new superintendent position in Scarsboro next year.

A. H. Ferris Scarsboro

Miss De Castello Returns From Chicago Visit

Miss Anna Marie De Castello of 809 Seventeenth Street SE returns Tuesday after a three week stay in Chicago with friends.

DE Castello Anna Marie de Castello Seventeenth Street SE Chicago

Guest of Burglars Miss Marguerite Early Arrives in Green Bay

Miss Marguerite Early of Green Bay Wisconsin arrived Tuesday to be a house guest of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John L Bur far at their home 1635 Grande avenue SE She will stay through May

Marguerite Early Green Bay Wis John L. Burfar Grande Avenue SE Miss Early

Delta Delphian Meets to Study Russian Traits

Mrs D M Taylor will lead a study on Russian Traits at the Delta Delphian meeting Thursday at 9 30 am in the Corn room of the Montrose hotel.

D M. Taylor Delta Delphian Montrose Hotel

Olivet Mother Daughter Banquet Planned by Church

Olivet Presbyterian Church invites all mothers to attend a mother and daughter banquet hosted by the missionary society Friday at 6 pm. Each mother should bring her daughter or another girl. A program is planned and attendees should bring picnic items.

Olivet Presbyterian Church The Missionary Society

First Evangelical Mother Daughter Dinner Held at Church

The annual mother daughter banquet of the First Evangelical church will be held Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at the church. A program will follow the dinner. All mothers and daughters of the church are invited.

First Evangelical Church

Shrine Family Party at El Kahir Temple Friday

The Shrine hosts a family party for Shriners and their families at El Kahir temple Friday evening. A 6 30 picnic supper opens the program with activities for children and dancing for adults. Dr A N Humiston chairs the committee. Women should bring dishes for their families. coffee and ice cream are provided by the temple.

el Kahir Temple A. N. Humiston

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