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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1938

Page

6

Officers Elected by White Cross Society

The White Cross society elects new officers at a Monday meeting at Bruce More home. Retiring president Mrs. Sumner D. Quarton is replaced by ISAAC B. SMITH as president with Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer retiring vice-president and Mrs. Roswell H. Pickford retiring secretary. New officers include Mrs. Ben H Witwer as vice-president and Mrs. Eugene M. Pinney as secretary. The group, over twenty five years old, funds a Christmas charity ball supporting a hospital room for self-supporting working girls, overseen by Mrs. W. J Brown and Mrs. Charles S. Knox.

van Vechten Shaffer Roswell H. Pickford White Cross Society St. Luke's Hospital W. J Brown Charles S. Knox

Recital by Miss Helen Masha at Sinclair Memorial Chapel

Prof Joseph H. Kitchin of Coe College music department presents violinist Miss Helen Masha in a Wednesday recital at 8 15 in T M Sinclair Memorial chapel. Masha is a Cedar Rapids musician and member of Kappa Delta Mu Phi Epsilon Cedar Rapids symphony college orchestras Coe string quartet and Czech Fine arts society. She is backed by cellist Beulah Wessvale and pianist Martha Leksa, pupil of Prof Max Dachler.

Joseph H. Kitchin Coe College Department of Music Helen Masha T. M. Sinclair Miss Masha Frank Masha Third Street Kappa Delta Social Sorority Mu Phi Epsilon Cedar Rapids Coe String Quartet Czech Fine Arts Society Beulah Wessvale Martha Leksa Max Dachler

Boileau Elected President of Coe Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae

Mrs A H Boileau was chosen president of the Pi alumnae chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta at Coe College during a Monday meeting after a buffet supper. She succeeds Miss Wilma Coon and a slate of officers including Mrs L B Stevenson vice president Ruth Nehls secretary Lucile Funkey treasurer Nyline Brown editor and Mrs Clay Phillips as executive council chair.

A. H. Boileau Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe College Boileau Wilma Coon L. B. Stevenson Ruth Nehls Lucile Funkey Nyline Brown Clay Phillips

P E O Chapter DK Members Meet at Mrs Tallman’s Home

Twenty one members of chapter DK of P.E.O. met with Mrs. J. M Tallman at 2608 Bever Avenue SE Monday evening. Miss Lucile Reynolds spoke on Manners and Customs of the Twentieth Century with guests Mrs. John W. Miller of chapter FO and Miss Jessie Parrott of chapter 7 in Waterloo.

P.E.O J. M Tallman Bever Avenue Lucile Reynolds John W. Miller Jessie Parrott Waterloo

Fontana House Guest From St Louis

Mr and Mrs C Louis Fontana of Cottage Grove avenue SE host Mrs W H Scott of St Louis Missouri as their house guest.

C. Louis Fontana Cottage Grove Avenue Fontana W. H. Scott St. Louis, Mo

Morse Family Resettles in City From Cedar Falls

Mr and Mrs H H Morse and their children David James Susan and Janet have arrived in the city and will live at 2625 Bever Avenue SE. Mrs Morse is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Morris Sanford of Meadowbrook Drive SE. The Mor ses are former Cedar Rapids residents who lived in Cedar Falls for the past 18 months.

H. H. Morse David James Susan Janet Cedar Falls Bever Avenue Morse Morris Sanford Meadowbrook Drive Cedar Rapids

Social event of P E O Chapter II gathering at Spence home

Mrs. W. Spence of Fairfax road SW hosted Chapter II members of P. E O Monday afternoon with a garden dessert luncheon. Assisted by Mrs. O. W. Lawrence, twenty members attended along with two guests Mrs. J. E. Ives of Chapter GM and Mrs. Brown of Chapter HX Des Moines.

W. Spence Fairfax Road P. E O O. W. Lawrence J. E. Ives Brown Des Moines

Reverend Murray Guests In Minneapolis At Barth Home

The Rev. A. L. Murray in Minneapolis stays ten days at 365 Forest Drive SE with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Barth while he conducts services at the Sunshine Mission. He is being complimented at a series of informal affairs during his visit.

A. L. Murray Minneapolis A. J. Barth Forest Drive Sunshine Mission Dr. Murray

Music Matinee Club Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

Miss Nelle Erwin hosted a luncheon Tuesday for members of the Music Matinee club at the Cedar Rapids Country club. Guest Mrs. Franklin Peddie of Fort Wayne Ind is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Horace G. Hedges.

Nelle Erwin Vernon Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club Franklin Peddie Fort Wayne Ind Horace G. Hedges

Ettinger House Guests Father From Colorado Springs

Mr and Mrs Carl Ettinger of 2635 Bever avenue SE host Mrs Ettingers father N Leipheimer of Colorado Springs Colorado arriving Saturday for a ten day visit to the city.

Carl Ettinger Bever Avenue Ettinger N. Leipheimer Colorado Springs Colo

Mrs John Byrne Hosts Luncheon And Bridge Party

Mrs John F Byrne at 2201 Fifth Avenue SE hosted a luncheon and bridge party for twenty one guests. Attendees included Mrs Homer C Maxwell Mrs Joseph R Buss Mrs Thomas F Lange Mrs Benton Silloway and others, with tables adorned in orchid and yellow.

John F. Byrne Fifth Avenue SE Homer C. Maxwell Joseph R. Buss Thomas F. Lange Benton Silloway C. C. Cunningham Shirley A. Clark B. E. Bachmann E. R Moen A. L. Taylor Harold A. Lockhart Co. Ward Macy Oscar P. Rusch Thomas L. Crabbe John W. Beck Frank L. Brearton G. Swartzendruber L. E. Peterson A R. Glasier R R. Bragg Ralph E. Sorenson

Dr and Mrs Brothers to Leave Krause Home

After several days visiting at the Krause residence 504 Vernon drive SE Cedar Rapids Dr and Mrs William Brothers will depart Wednesday afternoon for their home in Pocatello Idaho They will spend Tuesday visiting friends in Marshalltown and return to Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening Dr Brothers is a nephew of Dr Krause.

Charles S. Krause Vernon Drive William Brothers Pocatello Ida Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Dr. Brothers Krause

Tea Hosted by Mrs. Hedges for Fort Wayne Guest

Mrs. Horace G. Hedges hosted a tea Tuesday afternoon at 825 Seventeenth Street SE in compliment to Mrs. Franklin Peddie of Fort Wayne Indiana. The Peddies are spending several days at the Hedges residence.

Horace G. Hedges Seventeenth Street Franklin Peddie Fort Wayne Ind

Mrs Sutherland Visits Carey Home In Minneapolis

Mrs William H. Sutherland of Minneapolis is spending several days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Carey at 2317 Grande avenue Ss. The arrangement reflects a social visit during the local week.

Mrs. Sutherland Guest J. Carey William H. Sutherland Minneapolis B. J. Carey Grande Avenue

Mrs. Ivins Returns After Visit with Father in Onawa

Mrs. Harry M. Ivins of 1832 Fifth Avenue SE has returned home after ten days with her father, Thomas Skevington, in Onawa.

Ivins Onawa Harry M. Ivins Fifth Avenue SE Thomas Skevington

Dudley Couple Celebrate Twentieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Dudley of 177 Thirteenth Avenue SW marked their 20th wedding anniversary with a Sunday party at home attended by 41 guests. Friends and relatives from Walker Independence Cedar Rapids Central City and Rowley joined in, guests presented the couple with a gift of china.

L. A Dudley Thirteenth Avenue SW George M. Price E. D. Price Walker A. M. Dudley Deloy Price Coggon F. S. Dudley Devere Dudley

Beta Delphian Meeting at Montrose Hotel

The Beta Delphian Club will gather Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Montrose hotel. Miss Lena Vogt is scheduled to speak on Mexico describing its culture and history.

Beta Delphian Montrose Hotel Lena Vogt Mexico

Woman's Club Closes Noteworthy May Year In Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club concluded its 1937 38 season with a May breakfast in the Montrose hotel Crystal room attended by over 160 members and guests. President Warren A Hansen welcomed members and praised officer and committee cooperation while presenting awards and corsages. The program featured piano by Lulu Engelman Welty, dances by Edna K Dieman studio pupils, and a play Just Women directed by Kent Andrews, with college women in the cast.

Cedar Rapids Earl A. Morris H. L. Nehls Lulu Engelman Welty Hansen Morris Nehls Aulden Griffin Charles E Roberts Charles Bode Ways and Means Austin N. Palmer Norman Sutliff Dempsy Jones H. C. Houghton, Jr Cyrenus Cole Roberts M. B. DeWoody Bode Wayne G. Basler C. C. Cunningham Henry J. Hromek Oliver S. Wilson Edna K. Dieman Marilyn Morehouse Arlene Churchill Patricia Kaufman Bettiloy Lefebvre Basler L. A. Talbott Colin Clements Kent Andrews Cne College Florence Telecky Leila McDermott Verle Breed Jeanne Hardy Helen Simmons Rosalie Stanley Gertrude Ilten

Pi Omicron Sorority Visits State University

Twenty seven members and guests of Iowa Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron toured Iowa City Saturday visiting University hospital and East Hall to observe psychology department work and demonstrations. Sunday mothers breakfast at Montrose hotel featured decor and program with Marjorie Voigt welcoming mothers and a toastmaster, with music by Hurych Richter and a sorority quartet.

Iowa Iota Epsilon Chapter Pi Omicron Iowa City University Hospital East Hall Montrose Hotel Bernice Berkla Marjorie Voigt Louise Gillis

Mizpah Circle To Meet In Church Home

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 30 pm at the home of Mrs. D O Reece 911 Thirteenth street NW.

Mizpail Mizpah Circle King's Daughters D. O. Reece Thirteenth Street NW

Elizabeth Roth Honored at Davenport Bridge Party

The second pre-nuptial affair for Miss Elizabeth Ann Roth precedes her May 14 wedding to Henry J. Adams. In Davenport the group enjoyed lunch at the outing club, bridged at Mrs. James A. Leach’s home, and concluded with a bridge accessory shower. Attendees included Miss Roth, Mrs. Harold E. Reid of Newark, N J, Miss Helen Larimer, Miss Genevieve McMillan, Miss Barbara Broomhall, Mrs. Justin W. Albright, and Mrs. H. E. Olerich.

Elizabeth Ann Roth Henry J. Adams Miss Roth Davenport Cedar Rapids James A. Leach Leach Harold E. Reid Newark N. J Helen Larimer Genevieve McMillan Barbara Bloomhall Justin W. Albright H. E. Olerich

Ann Konigsmark Weds Morris A Stoner in Evangelical Church

Miss Ann Konigsmark daughter of Mrs Tillie Konigsmark and Morris A Stoner son of Mr and Mrs A G Stoner wed April 24 at First Evangelical church. Rev George Stauffacher officiated with Lester Konigsmark as proposer and a small family buffet reception followed at the bride’s home. After a honeymoon trip to Chicago the couple reside at 818 L street SW.

Ann Konigsmark Tillie Konigsmark Eighth Avenue Morris A. Stoner A. G. Stoner L Street George Stauffacher First Evangelical Church Lester Chicago Mrs. Stoner

Dinner Party Honors the Paul Patseys Move

A social gathering at 1242 Sixth Street SW hosted by Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Bell honored Mr. and Mrs. Paul Patsey as they move to Osceola. Cards awarded to Marvin Mundy and Charles Sturtz. Attendees included Mrs. M. Mundy and several local couples. A Blue Valley company group also saluted the Patseys at Hallwood Tuesday evening.

P. D. Bell Sixth Street Paul Patsey Osceola Marvin Mundy Charles Sturtz M. Mundy R. Bushnell L. J. Triebel Bell Blue Valley Company Mrs. Patsey Hallwood

Lambda Beta Sigma Phi installs officers in Montrose

Lambda chapter held an officers installation at the Montrose hotel State suite on Monday. New officers include President Clarice Torgerson and Vice President Gertrude McNeil with several others named. retiring officers listed. Committees formed for the year. prizes awarded for bridge. gifts given to Ada Vedder and each incoming and retiring officer.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel Beth Hubbard Mildred Stow Nellieve Peckosh Catherine Lafferty Gertrude McNeil Margaret Gould Jessie Strang Kathryn Marshall Thora Herr Betty Foster Louise Eldridge Ada Vedder Joan Rowan Margaret Mackin Nina Merveaux Leola Jack Alice Charlesworth

Open House Honors Mrs Theresa King Birthday

Sunday afternoon at 1807 E Street SW the home of Mrs Charles Burianek hosted friends of Mrs Theresa King as she nears her seventieth birthday. Daughters E A O'Donnell Carroll Sweet presided roses marked the tea table while Elmer Blair and J C Fedderson could not attend. Vernon King and Elizabeth Burianek assisted in the dining room. The family party for Mrs Theresa King was held Saturday at Mrs Sweet's 421 Sixteenth Street NE. O'Donnell to visit Burianek home for several days afterward.

Charles Burianek E Street Theresa King Elizabeth Burianek Sweet Vernon King Mrs. Sweet Sixteenth Street O'Donnell Burianek

Farewell Party Honoring Mrs Florence Horner Janeba

Mrs L J Triebel and Mrs H J Templeman hosted at 629 Second Street SW to honor Florence Horner Janeba who departed Sunday for Davenport. Five hundred was played with prizes to Mrs Paul Patsey and Mrs Charles Sturtz. Other attendees included Mesdames G Anash Julia Hartson J W Lentz and Misses Ruth Tarvestad Vernice Fisher.

L. J. Triebel H. J. Templeman

Mr Countryman Honored At Birthday Buffet Party

Mrs. Frank Countryman of 919 Fifteenth street SE hosted a buffet supper Saturday to honor Frank Countryman on his birthday. Guests included Mrs. Orval Johnson and Mr and Mrs John Seburn along with Mr and Mrs Henry Noble who shared in the card playing and celebration.

MR. Countryman Frank Countryman Fifteenth Street SE Orval Johnson John Seburn Henry Noble

Birthday Party in Anamosa for Moss and Underwood

The birthday celebration for Mrs. Frank Moss of Anamosa and Will Underwood of Martello was held Sunday at the Moss home in Anamosa. Cedar Rapids guests included Mr and Mrs Walter Moss Mr and Mrs Howard Moss and their family Miss Alice Gordon Leonard Moss Mrs Cora Draecker and Will Buckner. Elmer was among others attending.

Frank Moss Anamosa Will Underwood Martello Moss Cedar Rapids Walter Moss Howard Moss Alice Gordon Leonard Moss Cora Draecker Will Buckner Elmer

Local families named in Martelle and area notices

Strowman of Martelle Edgar Moss of Florida and multiple Martelle Morley Springville Olin Marion households are listed with varying family members including Mr and Mrs. Underwood Fowler Jackson Yuill and their relatives. The notice enumerates residents across towns in a social or community notice format.

St Margaret Circle Plans May Luncheon at Elks Club

St Margaret's circle of the Immaculate Conception church will entertain its members at a May luncheon Monday at the Elks club. Committee includes Mrs. White chairwoman and F X Foran Richard Bruch Glenn O'Leary Frank L Martin Vernon Whelan Emmett McDermott Ed Wathan A J Cassel Walter DeSilva. Reservations call Mrs McDermott or Mrs O'Leary by Saturday noon.

St. Margaret’s Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church Elks Club R. S. White F. X. Foran Richard Bruch Glenn O’leary Frank L. Martin Vernon Whelan Emmett McDermott Ed Wathan A. J. Cassel Walter DeSilva Mrs. McDermott

Party honoring Mr and Mrs John Hunter at their home

A surprise party Sunday celebrated Mr. and Mrs. John Hunter of 76 Fourteenth Avenue SW. Cards were played at two tables and luncheon followed by Mrs. F Crofter and Mrs. Hunter. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Crofter, Mr. and Mrs. F Dolezal and son Cleon, Mr. and Mrs. J Savel Jr, Mr. and Mrs. F Brush, Mr. and Mrs. F Johns, Mrs. Lewis Kadlec and Mrs Yielek.

John Hunter Fourteenth Avenue SW F. Crofter Hunter Crofter F. Dolezal Cleon J. Savel, Jr F. Brush F. Johns Lewis Kadlec Yielek

Mrs Oliver Longueville Hosts Afternoon Bridge Tournament

Mrs Oliver Longueville of 2035 Blake Boulevard SE will sponsor a regular afternoon duplicate contract bridge tournament at her home Wednesday at 1 15.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Florrie Ann Rue Bush Circle Elects Officers

Kathryn Phillips was elected president of the Florrie Ann Rue bush circle of the Kings Daughters at a home meeting. New officers include Virginia Marr as vice president Beverly Wright as secretary Ruth Henry as treasurer and June Bridge as representative. Wright led the meeting and Bridge led devotions. Plans were set for a tea for Mrs Ida B Mansfield and the session closed with Bible study.

Kathryn Phillips Florrie Ann Ruebush The King’s Daughters Virginia Marr Beverly Wright Ruth Henry June Bridge Jennie McCowen Miss Wright Ida B. Mansfield Miss Bridge

United Brethren Mother Daughter Dinner Planned

The missionary societies of the United Brethren church unite for a mother and daughter banquet Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the church. The Wright class will serve with male assistance, a playlet by Otterbein guild girls, a mother and daughter quartet, and a reception service. Mrs. Frank Gates is program chairman and Mrs. Albert Edwards is society president.

Missionary Societies of the United Brethren Church Wright Otterbein Guild Frank Gates Albert Edwards

Chakintu Camp Fire Plants Memorial Tree at Kenwood School

The Chakintu Camp Fire group met Tuesday to plant a commemorative tree on the Kenwood school grounds. Talks on conservation were given by Helen Van Vleck, Dorothy Fernow, Virginia Rice, and Joanne Nost as President Marian Weaver dedicated the tree for the birthday of Camp Fire.

Chakintu Kenwood Helen van Vleck Dorothy Fernow Virginia Rice Joanne Nost Marian Weaver

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Scott Guest C. L. Fontana Denver Colorado Rockies Perihhoud Pass Hardaurfourg Cocut Be Mary Tose Spence Wostess DR. Murray Guest Miss Erwin TO Music Matinee Club N. Leiphelmier Providence John Byrne Mrs. Hedges Mrs. Peddie Woerderhoff First Avenue Woman's Club PI Omicron Sorority State University Elizabeth Roth Morris Stoner Paul Patseys I. C Fourth Avenue SE Viennese Ballet Ballet de la Sultane Florence Janeba ST. Margaret's Circle Nave Longueville Tourney Charles Greenberg Charles Greenberg Second Street Dia Good Housekeeping Cod Housekeeping United Brethren Church Chakintu Camp
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