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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1934

Page

4

Many Parties Planned for Elizabeth Epler's Wedding

The week hosts numerous pre nuptial events for Elizabeth Epler as she prepares to marry Lews F. Christiansen of Sioux City at her parents home on Saturday at 4 o'clock. A string of lunches teas and bridge parties spread across Thursday and Friday with invitations spread among relatives friends and Sioux City guests. Best man Klopstedt from Sioux City will join Christiansen Friday afternoon for the ceremony.

Elizabeth Epler Lews F. Christiansen Sioux City R. R. Epler Linden Drive Thomas C. Yarnall Julia Robbins First Avenue E Miss Epler A P Jenkins W. R Tomeo Clark Chandler Mary Stubbs Betty Davis Margaret Larimer Doris Cook J B Klopstedt Eleanor Crescent Street George S Josselyn Eplers Albert P. Jenkins Avenue NE Irving Johnson C. Ray Chandler W R Tomec Clark W Chandler Ray Chandler Nineteenth Street Fifth Avenue SE Addison J Ramsey Crescent Street SE Alfred E Durin Cedar Rapids Country Club Epler Howard R. Green Bever Avenue SE Frances Florence Mae Wolfe Christiansen Klopstedt

Cedric Hahn to Wed Jane Reynolds in Wisconsin Romance

Mrs Edward J Reynolds of Madison announces the engagement of her daughter Jane to H Cedric Hahn son of Mrs NC Hahn of 601 First Avenue. The wedding is planned for late summer. Reynolds is a University of Wisconsin junior affiliated with Phi Mu sorority. Hahn earned a Wisconsin B A in 1933 and is pursuing graduate work. he belongs to Phi Kappa and Sigma Delta Pi honorary fraternities.

Edward J Reynolds Madison Wis Jane H Cedric Hahn NC Hahn First Avenue

Bailey couple to attend Iowa Medical Society meeting

Dr and Mrs Fred W Bailey of 1832 Second Avenue SE will travel to Des Moines Wednesday morning for the Iowa State Medical Society, where Dr Bailey will chair the Surgical Anatomy of the Neck section. They plan to return Thursday night.

Fred W Bailey Second Avenue SE Des Moines Bailey Iowa State Medical Society

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Elect New Officers

Mrs R B Van Cleave was chosen president at a Monday meeting held at Mrs Herbert Henderson’s home. Officers named include Mrs Clay Phillips vice president, Mrs Henderson treasurer, Leone Boegel secretary, and Noel Newell editor. A Mother's Day lunch is planned with date to be announced. Founders' Day breakfast follows senior induction on May 30. The Junior Hadassah meets at Montrose hotel on Wednesday at 8.

R. B van Cleave Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Herbert Henderson Third Avenue SE Clay Phillips Leone Boegel Noel Newell Lester DeVarman

Mrs Bird and Dean Bell Attend Grinnell Tea Visit

Mrs. George M Bird of Grande avenue SE and Dean Mary Bell of Coe college returned from Grinnell where they spent the weekend with Miss Evelyn Gardner dean of women at Grinnell college. They attended a tea for Miss Gardner hosted by President and Mrs Henry Nollen of Grinnell.

George M. Bird Grande Avenue SE Mary Bell Coe College Grinnell Evelyn Gardner Syvomen Grinnell College Henry Nollen Gardner

Move to St. Paul by Irving A. Johnson couple

Mr. and Mrs. Irving A. Johnson who have lived here for years left Monday for St Paul Minnesota where they will reside in the future.

Irving A. Johnson St Paul, Minn

Health Exams For Children To Enter School Announced

Health committee and Public Health Nursing association designate Thursday and Friday mornings for school entry examinations next September and January. Exams at Public Health Nursing HQ with schedule by school and time, doctors listed.

Parent-Teacher Council Health Committee Public Health Nursing Association Public Health Nursing Headquarters Hayes Kenwood Fillmore Arthur Jackson Garfield Taylor and Dairydale Tyler Cleveland

Luncheon Held at Col C B Robbins Cabin

Mrs. David Turner and Mrs. George S. Josselyn hosted a luncheon at Col. C B Robbins' cabin on the Wapste river for a club gathering. The event featured an announced program for the afternoon.

David Turner Twentythird Street George S. Josselyn Col. C. B Robbins Wapste River

Class of 1919 Holds Center Point Party

Mrs Z Thomas of Center Point hosted a house party for her graduating class of 1919 on Sunday May 6 A picnic lunch followed by reminiscences and musical numbers Featured guest Miss Ida Holland a former teacher Plans for an annual reunion with next year’s meeting hosted by Mrs Roy Geiger of Waterloo Attending were Mr and Mrs Ralph Lucore Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Roy Geiger Waterloo Flora Rouse Harry Hoon Floyd Cross Urbana Anna Simanek Walker and Mr and Mrs H Thomas Center Point Lola Burrell was absent.

Z . Thomas Center Point Ida Holland Roy Geiger Waterloo Ralph Lucore Cedar Rapids Flora Rouse Harry Hoon Floyd Cross Urbana Anna Simanek Walker H. Thomas Lola Burrell

Birthday gathering honors Miss Albin Serbousek

A birthday party Sunday evening honored Miss Albin Serbousek with dancing. Guests included Alma Nove William Faltis Harry Nove Sadie Klimes Adeline Faltis Lester Jansa Ernest Trachta Frances Fisher Emil Klimes Bill Fisher Agnes Cerveny Limits Khmes Edward Fisher Libbie Cerveny Adeline Fisher Edwin Washniewsky Peter Michal Adeline Stancel Allen Vanorny Leonard Modracek Rich ard Kaplan George Khimes Libbie Ronald Robert and Leo Kalous Lottie Lum Milo and Joseph Stancel Charles Bohumil Beeecka Rose Edward Wesley Serbousek and Bill Herman attended.

Albin Serbousek Alma Nove William Faltis Harry Nove Sadie Klimes Adeline Faltis Lester Jansa Ernest Trachta Frances Fisher Emil Klimes Bill Fisher Agnes Cerveny Limits Khmes Edward Fisher Libbie Cerveny Adeline Fisher Edwin Washniewsky Peter Michal Adeline Stancel Allen

Mrs Theresa King Celebrates 66th Birthday With Family

Mrs Theresa King of 1502 Oakland reads NE and marks her sixty sixth birthday with most of her children present. Participants include Mr and Mrs John King Mr and Mrs Charles Burianek Mr and Mrs Carroll Sweet Mr and Mrs Vernon King Mr and Mrs Elmer Blair William King and Miss Minnie King of Clinton. The evening featured card playing and gifts.

Theresa King Oakland Edward O'Donnell John King Charles Burianek Carroll Sweet Vernon King Elmer Blair William King Minuie King Clinton

Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi films Wednesday at hotel Montrose

The Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi filmed Wednesday at 45 pm at the Hotel Montrose. An installation of officers will be held.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose

W C T U County Institute Sets Thursday Program

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union announces its county institute in Marion on Thursday starting at 10 am with opening by the county president. The program includes devotional services, committee appointments, department discussions in Cedar Rapids and Marion, essays by several grade levels, special music, and prize awards.

Sweden Rapids U_sonr Plower Mission and Relief A.F Butterfield Cedar Rapids E. Sisam W Zook Nellie Smith Mount Vernon Belle Delzell LTVL Young People Anna Henning WCTU Lucetta McCain E. M. Adama Central City Elda Kemp Marion Ruth Otto S. B. Miller

Alpha Delphian Luncheon At Hotel Montrose

Members and guests of Alpha Delphian chapter gathered at the Hotel Montrose for a Monday luncheon. Mrs. M S Hallman gave readings of poetry by notable modern American poets, and the event marked the chapter's year end.

Alpha Delphian Chapter Montrose M. S. Hallman

Alpha XI Delta alumnae share buffet before meeting and bridge

Sorority alumnae gathered Monday evening at Miss Delta Shapleigh’s home 254 Twenty Fourth Street Drive SE for a buffet supper prior to the business meeting and bridge party. Out of town guest Mrs. Ray Davidson of Ottumwa joined the event with hostesses Mrs. Lota Becker and Miss Leah Gabbert.

Alpha XI Delta Sorority Miss Delta Shapleigh Twenty-fourth Street Drive Ray Davidson Ottumwa Miss Shapleigh Lota Becker Leah Gabbert

A A W Reading Group Meets at Mrs Tighe's

The A A W afternoon reading group led by Mrs W F Tighe at 1725 Grande Ave SE meets Thursday at 2 30 pm Mrs David Bleakley reviews Cry Havoc by Beverly Nichols Thelma Derr Linn Bucklin hosted a social with games prizes awarded to Ted and Mary Ralston and five hundred winners Bruce Cairns and Ted Ralston List of guests includes Linn Bucklin Bruce Cairns Thelma Derr Robert Fosnacht and others

W. F. Tighe Grande Avenue SE David Bleakley Thelma Derr Linn Bucklin Fifth Street Ted Mary Ralston Bruce Cairns Ted Ralston Robert Fosnacht Wiliam Goyer Kathryn Johns Robert Lambertson Alice McCreary Dorthy Renther Helen Weber Riley Slocum George A. Derr

Church Notices From Kenwood and Nearby Congregations

Women of Kenwood Presbyterian meet at Mrs Paul Hanson 3052 Carroll Dr SE on Wednesday with carpool from the church at 2 p.m. Winners class of Second Christian to gather with Mrs Julia Peacock 328 Sixteenth Ave SW at 2 p.m. Grace Episcopal Auxiliary Guild to meet with Mrs Kate Rawson Bilis 1216 Second Ave SE Thursday for luncheon at 1 and business. Bethany Lutheran Bethany Mission Circle meets Thursday at 2 p.m. at Mrs A Magerkurth 1352 H Ave URL Trinity Methodist holds 1 p.m. picnic luncheon and meeting at Mrs Roy Hauer 420 Tenth St NW with Mrs Ed Deeson assisting. St Mary’s Circle Immaculate Conception School parlors Wednesday at 2 p.m. with hostess Mrs Margaret Mercer.

Kenwood Presbyterian Church Kensington Paul C Hanson Carroll Drive Presbyterian Church The Second Christian Church Julia Peacock Sixteenth Avenue SW Woman's Auxiliary Guild Grace Episcopal Church Kate Rawson Bilis Second Avenue SE G 5S Thompson Fer Akers Pethany Mission Erthany Bethany Lutheran Church Thirmiay A Magerkurth H Avenue Trinity Division Deaden Trinity Methodist Shurch Roy Hauer Tenth Street Ed Deeson St. Mary's Circle St Mary's Circle Immaciate Conception Church Margaret Mercer

What’s In Fashion Tennis Dress Back View Tops Trends

The article surveys tennis dress designs with back button plackets varied necklines and halter or suspender details. It notes white remains classic but pastels stripes and plaids appear, plus fabrics like linen pique gingham and washables. Shoes socks and halo hair bands complete sporty outfits.

Iowanas Club Picnic Dinner at Sokol Hall

The Iowanas club plans a 6 30 p.m. Thursday picnic dinner at the Sokol hall with members bringing their own dishes and silver. Special music and dancing are featured. members should bring one extra couple. For details call Mrs. F A Nelson. Mercy Hospital auxiliary meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. for sewing at the hospital.

Iowanas Club Sokol Hall F. A. Nelson Glenwood Drive

Local D A V Leaders Dine With Iowa Adjutant Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd F. Speake of 506 Seventeenth Street NE hosted a Sunday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Ed Blegelid of Des Moines. Blegelid serves as Iowa adjutant of the Disabled American Veterans and Speake is adjutant of the local D A V chapter.

Lloyd F. Speake Seventeenth Street Ed Blegelid Des Moines Blegelid Iowa Disabled American Veterans Mr. Speake

Old Pals Club Hosts Welcome Breakfast for Mrs Esther Gorton

Members of the Old Pals club hosted a breakfast this morning to welcome Mrs Esther Gorton back from Charlesville Virginia. A regular meeting followed at Miss Goldie Hawks home 1124 Ninth street NW Monday evening with prizes won by Golden Rose Broussard and Ruby Jewell. Present were Leona and Bernice Novak.

Old Pals Club Esther Gorton Charlesville Goldie Hawks Ninth Street Golden Rose Broussard Ruby Jewell Leona Bernice Novak

Directions for Kaittins Sports Auklets Leaflet Request

A brief message requests a leaflet titled Directions for Kaittins Sports Auklets. The note includes an envelope and stamp details, with a 1934 copyright attribution to Amos Parrish of The Gazette. It mentions tomorrow as a cue for new ideas.

Amos Parrish Gazette Pashion Bureau Fifth Ave Kaittins Sporta Auklets

Local Meeting Set at 1222 Ninth Street NW

Marjorie Tiege, Esther Cerney and Gayle Steggall will attend a gathering next Monday at Miss Broussard’s home located at 1222 Ninth Street NW. The notice confirms the meeting venue and participants.

Marjorie Tiege Esther Cerney Gayle Steggall

Rita Hester Weds Robert Bryden Anderson at Wilshire

Word comes of the marriage of Miss Rita Hester daughter of Mr and Mrs Ambrose Hester 1009 Third avenue SE to Robert Bryden Anderson. The ceremony occurred April 30 at the Wilshire venue.

Rita Hester Ambrose Hester Third Avenue SE Robert Bryden Anderson Wilshire

Local Wedding At Los Angeles Chapel Sees Catalina Island Cruise

The ceremony was officiated by Rev Clarence E Dunn in Los Angeles with the bridegroom's sister Margaret Moore Newsome as bridesmaid and his mother Martha Gamble present along with Joe Kelstrup. A dinner at Lucca preceded a cruise to Catalina Island Balboa and Newport Bay. Mr Anderson appointed superintendent of Alpine sanitarium and Mrs Anderson to be head nurse.

Los Angeles Clarence E. Dunn Margaret Moore Newsome Martha Gamble Joe Kelstrup Lucca Catalina Island Balboa Newport Bay Anderson Alpine Sanitarium

Birthday party for Jack Oberhaus attracts local youths

Mrs Floyd Oberhaus hosted a Friday birthday for her son Jack aged twelve at 820 M Avenue NW. Prizes in the peanut hunt and guessing contest went to James Beastrom and Jack Harrington. Guests included Billy Henningson James Beastrom Billy Gremain Alvin Edburn Richard Donegan Roger Baldwin Marvin Kroupa Jack Herrington and Bobbie Oberhaus.

Floyd Oberhaus M Avenue NW Jack James Beastrom Jack Harrington Billy Henningson Billy Gremain Alvin Edaburn Richard Donegan Roger Baldwin Marvin Kroupa Jack Herrington Bobbie Oberhaus

Lane and Coyne Guests at Cascade Host’s Home

Mrs. A. G. Lane of Mason City and Miss Wilma Coyne of Cascade were weekend guests at the home of Mrs. Gate Coyne, 113 Tenth Street SE.

A. G. Lane Mason City Wilma Coyne Cascade

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Malcolm Dickey

Mrs 8 FE Dickey reports the birth of a daughter on May 5 in Fond du Lac Wisconsin to Mr and Mrs Malcolm Dickey.

Dickeys FE Dickey Fond du Lac Wis Malcolm Dickey

Reading group picnic at John Magnusson farm

The American Association of University Women hosted a picnic supper at the John Magnusson farm west of Cedar Rapids on Monday evening. Mrs. Merle E. Witt read a short play. Mrs. Russell Knapp and Miss Helen Murch organized the event.

American Association of University Women John Magnusson Cedar Rapids Merle E. Witt Russell Knapp Helen Murch

Silver Leaf Birthday Club Meeting Planned

The Silver Leaf birthday club will meet at Mrs Edna Nowadsky home 915 Eighth Street SW on Wednesday at 1 for a picnic luncheon. The afternoon will feature playing five hundred with prizes awarded.

Silver Leaf Birthday Club Edna Nowadsky Eighth Street

New Directors Named by Eastern Iowa Power Company

A stockholders meeting in Maquoketa selected four new directors for Eastern Iowa Power Company Eugene Mohr of Maquoketa Ray Ingham Cedar Rapids C S Woodward Cedar Rapids and C E Richman Cedar Rapids Officers include A A Hurst Maquoketa as president and BE Brown Maquoketa as secretary treasurer.

Maquoketa Eastern Iowa Power Company Eugene Mohr Ray Ingham C. S. Woodward C. E. Richman Cedar Rapids A. A. Hurst BE. B. Brown Maquo

Sugar growers hire more workers in Honduras

The text notes new directors replacing the late John Reed and J. D. Wardle of Cedar Rapids, H. B. Hubbell of Maquoketa, and J. E. Anderson who moved from Maquoketa. also lists officials including C. Wood ward and W. L. Keck. It mentions sugar industry hiring more workers in Honduras.

Keta C. 8. Woodward Cedar Rapids W. L. Keck Maquoketa John Reed J. D. Wardle H. B. Hubbell J. E. Anderson Honduras

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Cedric Hahn Jane Reynolds Mrs van Cleave A. G. D. Alumnae Hadassah Montrose Hotel Par Grinnell Dean Irving Johnsons ST. Paul MR. Agatha Gandy Home Decoration Institute Pittaburgh Plate Glear Ca Dera Colear Eleabeth Parker New York Clubs Star Lodge, D Star Lodge No D of H Moose Hall Star of Maine Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge Dora Johns P. T. A. Meetings Bt Matthews Erar Center Mrs. King Killian Wees W.C.T.U. County Institute Alpha Delphian Alpha XI Miss Derr Mlthy SN Meeps Tha Kryptok J. OG. Fussell Opt Okinow’s Ed York Mercy Auxiliary Mercy Hospital Kemble Dial 3Rd St Mrs. Coyne Silver Leaf Club Power Company Veggina Dore Featuring Hamburg Third Ave Second St Woerderhoff Oxfords
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