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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1936
Page
14
Mrs James W Good of Evans ton Ill is guest this week of Mr and Mrs William M Deacon at 529 Knollwood Drive SE and is being honored at several affairs. Mrs Deacon hosted a luncheon Wednesday in her honor. Tuesday tea was hosted by Mrs James E Hamilton. Thursday Mrs Esther McCandless will entertain the Art Club.
Five directors of the Community Players will be elected at the annual meeting to be held Wednesday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club after a 6 30 p.m. dinner. The event is open to season ticket holders. John Carey, president, will preside. Expiring three year terms belong to Mrs Don Hines Edward S Sheehy Mrs E J Carey Howard Hoff and John Carey. The organization has fifteen directors.
Miss Frances Swab and Miss Virginia Paul hosted the Beethoven Club board at a Wednesday noon luncheon in Mrs. Wurster's tea room. Other board members attending included Miss Batchelder, Miss Bailey, Mrs. North, Miss Kohl, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Baldwin, Miss Houts, Mrs. Miski men, Mrs. Peiffer, and Mrs. Bushnell Ambroz.
Mrs William Dunshee spoke on gardening at a meeting of Chapter FO of the P E O Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Marshall Hickman 1925 Second Avenue SE. Mrs John Gilmore assisted. After the program attendees visited the garden at 1844 First Avenue E and tea was served. Thirty members attended.
Mrs. Imogen B. Emery of Cedar Rapids, new regent of the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution, will be honored at a formal reception Thursday at 8:30 p.m. in the Roosevelt room of the Roosevelt hotel. Ashley chapter will conduct the event with Mrs. C. H. Wilkins as general chair.
Dr and Mrs W E Peschau of 2401 Fourth avenue SE returned Tuesday evening from Kentucky where they attended the Derby. They visited Bardstown on Sunday and traveled home after the trip.
Mr and Mrs Frank V Orr of 1808 First Avenue East returned Tuesday night from Louisville where they attended the Derby on Saturday They motored through Kentucky and spent time in Chicago En route home they were joined by Mrs Orrs father M A Smith and Mr Orrs sister Miss Mabel Orr both of Independence
Mrs. B. J. Moon invited luncheon club members to her residence at 2058 Fifth Avenue SE this Wednesday for a social gathering.
Mrs Elmer Tiedeman of Luzerne was honored at a birthday dinner Sunday hosted by Fred R Stolba. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Tiedeman and their son Elmer John, Mr and Mrs John Wehrend and their daughter Virginia Wehrend of Marion, and Martha and Bob Stolba.
Mrs James W Gray of Minneapolis visits her father Rollin Frink at 218 Twenty fourth Street Drive SE. She plans to move to Des Moines with Mr Gray and will first visit Mr and Mrs E W Gray of Iowa City, formerly of Cedar Rapids.
Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday with Mrs. Lewis Emerson at 1635 Grande Avenue SE for a luncheon and a business session.
Delta Theta Chi members and guests held a steak fry at Ellis Park on Tuesday evening. Rachael Griffith Martha Stepan and Ann Severa organized the event with Elva Becker and Marjorie Capron as guests.
Mr and Mrs W R Baker announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to William De Priest son of Mrs Otis Wilson The ceremony took place Saturday at the First Christian church with Rev Blaine Hyten officiating Immediate family members attended Both graduates of Washington high school they plan to reside in Los Angeles
Tyler P. T. A. study group will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the school. An questions and answer review of past topics will be held.
Miss Violet Snyder and E. E. Pillard, both of Cedar Rapids, were married Tuesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church in a candle lit ceremony attended by several hundred guests. The couple will reside in Waterloo after a motor trip to the Ozarks and are to begin married life at 1015 Third Avenue SE.
The American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford Post No. 5 announced Poppy Day on May 23 with 64 members present at the Memorial building. Twelve thousand veteran made poppies will be sold on the streets, a May 22 radio broadcast is planned, and a rummage sale was set for Thursday morning.
The Beethoven club presents its last program of the year at 8 15 p m Thursday in the Crystal room at the Montrose hotel. The program includes Debussy pieces, Saint Saens Carnival of Animals, and Prok— corrected ensemble work by an orchestra directed by Roland Moehlmann with named soloists and instrumentalists. Members are asked to note the change in meeting place and time.
Miss Helen Louise Mumma and George J. Shearer Jr. married at Immaculate Conception church in a Wednesday ceremony attended by about 350. The bride wore lavender chiffon with yellow accents. maid of honor Alice Mumma wore blue. Best man Robert Barnett. They leave for Wisconsin then reside at 1848 Zika Ave NW. Both graduates. he works for Wilson and Company.
Mrs Effie Storey entertained the Women's Relief corps officers club at a luncheon Tuesday at her home 1705 C avenue NE. The hostess was assisted by Mrs Florence Sherman who read excerpts from a history of the Grand Army of the Republic for the corps library. Members sewed garments for Perkins hospital at Iowa City and included Mrs Sherman Mrs Abe Pilicer Mrs Celia Burda Mrs J Lindsey Mrs Myra Neubauer Mrs Sara Slocum Mrs Ella Frear Mrs Eva Kisinger Mrs Cora Farley Mrs Anita Endsley Miss Lois Follen and Mrs Lena Cooley a guest in the I E Storey home.
Miss Elizabeth McCormick and George Kading of Van Horne wed Tuesday at 8 am in Immaculate Conception church. Attendants included Donald McCormick of Cedar Rapids. The couple to reside in Van Horne with Kading employed in Benton county construction.
Miss Helen Main hosted the east side W C T U Tuesday with Mothers Day noted in the devotions and program. Mrs Lucetta McCain delivered the national president's Mothers Day message and Miss Ruth Otto read a poem. The May institute is set for Trinity church May 26 with a picnic dinner planned.
Mrs. R. F. Erickson retires as president and installs new officers for the P T A Council. Electees include Mrs. S. V. Shonka president and Mrs. Floyd Anderson vice president. Fifty-eight members attended the Roosevelt hotel luncheon with spring decor and May pole favors.
A light essay on travel manners and public behavior. It contrasts misnaming travelers on hotel registers with the proper form Mr and Mrs Victor Jones. It notes tips and service etiquette and recommends a 40 page illustrated booklet to cure self consciousness and improve poise.
The year saw 12 254 attendance at parent teacher meetings with 1600 members in state and national congress. Founders' day was reported by Mrs. F E Oberhaus. Finance was given by Mrs. Guy Curran and 99 subscriptions to the National Parent Teacher magazine were noted by publications chair Mrs. Kriz.
Mount Mercy College students will sponsor an annual card party on the evening of May 15 in the social rooms. Tables will be set for bridge and 500 with music and dancing planned. Refreshments will be served. Miss Mary Walters, vice-president of the sophomore class, leads arrangements.
Beta Delphian meets Thursday at 7 30 p m Roosevelt hotel to discuss early Norse exploration Miss Grace Tathwell speaks on Early Norse Explorations Miss Ethel Shean reviews Boat of Longing by Rolvaag and Mrs Ada Golden Moore leads current events discussion
Miss Bernadine Boyle entertained the My T Fine bridge club Monday evening at her home on Third avenue SE. Prizes were won by Mrs. Dolores Shimerda and Miss Bernice Leege. Other attendees included Mrs. Flora O Brine, Mrs. Lucille Sarver, Mrs. Velma Robertson, Mrs. Edyth Ross, Jennie Lindquist, and Bernita Fee.
Plainly state your name and full address for this order of the ETI QUETTE FOR EVERY DAY booklet to be sent to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute at 109 West 19th Street New York New York. Include the decision to purchase 15 cents.
Mrs Imogen B Emery was reelected president of the Business and Professional Women's club at the Roosevelt hotel gathering Tuesday evening. Miss Gertrude Steiner was named vice president and Miss Ida Caryl second vice president. Four new board members were chosen: Miss Ella Campbell Miss Esta Heath Miss Maude Krebs and Mrs Marie Petras. The club reported 395.22 loaned for education and approved $8 contributions to four camps from emblem sale proceeds.
Announcement lists a May 19 dinner at the Country Club. Mrs. Emery will attend the May 15–17 state convention in Council Bluffs as state parliamentarian, and Mrs. Lena Nelson as state transportation chairman. Five delegates and five alternates from the club will be named.
Westminster Presbyterian church hosts its annual mother-daughter banquet in the church dining room Thursday at 6 p.m. Mrs. Earl B. Delzell leads singing, Mrs. W. J. Barngrover serves as emcee, and a children’s chorus will perform. Barbara Beals plays Scherzo in F, Miss Elizabeth Jackson toasts mothers, and Mrs. F. E. Young delivers the response. A daughters’ trio and other solos join the program, with a Quilt Pageant featuring Blanche Mohn and several mothers and daughters.
The Crusaders circle of the King's Daughters will gather at Mrs. Elizabeth Scott's home at 412 Seventh Avenue SW on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The event is a guest night affair.
Sunday dinner at the William Strausser home in Millersburg included Mr. and Mrs. G K Strausser and Lloyd, Mrs. Mary Strausser and Clarence, Mr. and Mrs. J Mesknes, Billy and Joyce Carrol Mesknes, and Mrs. Effie White of Cedar Rapids.
The Cedar chapter past matrons association of the O. E. S. will host a luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. at 2500 Johnson avenue NW, home of Mrs. Elizabeth Griffith. Hostesses include Mrs. Eric Childs Mrs. Evelyn Heins Mrs. Gertrude Hansen and Mrs. Edna Duncan.
Final day for filing nominating papers drew twenty four candidates for one district and nine county offices in Benton. Republican contenders include Hilliard and McElroy with others for sheriff treasurer and attorney while Democrats list Culver Beaker Kruse and Zeiser among officials seeking terms and new seats.
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