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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1935

Page

6

Last Convention Day Opens with Election Report Iowa clubwomen meet at Memorial Coliseum

The twenty first biennial Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs begins final day with the election committee report at 8:45 am in Memorial Coliseum. Speakers include Rev John Hubbard Prof H Elwood Jr Mrs Susan Hubbard Mrs Max Mayer and Dr Florence Johnston. Luncheons at Roosevelt hotel feature talks on crime prevention high ways safety home life and the home center. A tea closes the convention at 4:30 pm at Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club House finished with officers to be elected and adjournment that afternoon.

Club Women of Iowa Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Memorial Coliseum John Hubbard Park Ridge St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Mildred Inskeep Morgan Iowa City Eugene Henely Grinnell Federation Roosevelt Hotel Montrose Cedar Rapids Plano Daehler Max Daehler Ralph Cox Mercaret White Stoltz Iowan H. Elwood A Cappella Christiansen William Arms Dora Carren Gypsy Zolotarieff Jess Chanes Citadel France Suran W Hubbard Club Inx Mayer Florence Johnston Henelvy H.C. Houghton Carl Reed Pisno Sevilla Albeniz Gueces Prokofiew Juliette Redern Eleanor Parker Lulu Green Faith Mace Neth Maurine Jones Nesdames Robert_B Pike Henry C Taylor Francis E Whitley Cedar Falls Chad- Wicks Elizabeth K Snee Sebmier Gindes Arns Wolfe Svmnasium Federstinn Col- Tene- Vicarious'y iStation WSLF State Teachers Colecr Penn College University of Any Parroser Coe Cotlere Horrott Myrl Lewark Charles Wilson Mareste Mater

Mrs Hall to Travel to Chicago For Pasadena Visit

Mrs Howard Hall of 224 Crescent street SE will travel Saturday to Chicago to meet her mother Mrs George B Douglas and Mrs Walter Douglas of Min-Heapens returning from Pasadena California The pair will then return to Cedar Rapids next week.

Howard Hall Crescent Street Chicago George B Douglas Walter Douglas Min- Heapens Pasadena Calif Douglas Hall Cedar Rapids

Mrs Bonnie Fisher Herrick Visits Cedar Rapids for Faust

Mrs Bonnie Fisher Herrick of Des Moines arrived Tuesday as a guest of Mrs Nelle Erwin at 528 Verveen Drive SF. Herrick will remain in Cedar Rapids until after the opera Faust at the Shrine Temple this evening.

Bonnie Fisher Herrick Des Moines Nelle Erwin Verveen Drive Herrick Cedar Rapids Faust Shrine Temple

Charter Members of Iowa Federated Clubs Photo

Thompson photo shows all charter members of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs except one. The group includes Mrs J. C. Cummins from Des Moines, Mrs Addie Lawton Van Vechten of Cedar Rapids, and several others from Iowa cities. Mrs E. F. Armstrong of Fort Dodge is at the extreme right.

Friday Club E. H. Carter Des Moines Cedar Rapids Stephen A. Swisher Iowa City N. N. Club E. H Schilling State Center Marshalltown A. J. Barkley Boone Federation W. W. Hamilton Ladies Literary Club Armstrong Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Grinnell College

Entertain FO Chapter P E O members at home

Mrs Marvin R Selden hosted Chapter FO of the P E O Tuesday with assistance from Mrs Fred Winter and Miss Ella Johnson. A Cornell College string quartet from Mount Vernon performed, featuring Allison Moore Harold Horn Margaret Lilley and Margaret Risser with Virginia Hughes at the piano. Guests included members from chapters DK HJ and GM.

Marvin R. Selden Fred Winter Ella Johnson Miss Johnson Cornell College Mount Vernon Allison Moore Harold Horn Margaret Lilley Margaret Risser Virginia Hughes H. M Gage C. Harve Geiger Wilbur Kennedy Chapter DK

Coe Faculty Dinner Before Faust Opera

Coe College faculty members will gather for a dinner at the Commonwealth Wednesday evening prior to the opera Faust. Attending are Dean and Mrs. C Harve Geiger Dr and Mrs C Ward Macy Prof and Mrs Nelson Vance Russell Prof Alice Page Dr and Mrs Karl A Stiles Prof Minna Wikoff Dr Edwin B Dike Dr Kenneth L Milstead and Miss Betty Pritchett. Out of town guests include Prof and Mrs Harry Grant Plum of Iowa City and Miss Leila Huebsch of Mount Vernon.

Coe College the Commonwealth Faust C. Harve Geiger C. Ward Macy Nelson Vance Russell Alice Page Karl A. Stiles Minna Wikoff Edwin B. Dike Kenneth L. Milstead Betty Pritchett

Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Luncheon This Friday

Mrs Barrie Curran and Mrs W M Dennison will host Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae at a luncheon Friday at 1 pm. The event will be held at Mrs Curran's residence 511 Fairview Drive SE.

Barrie Curran W. M. Dennison Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Fairview Drive

Mrs Leibsohn and daughter return from Chicago visit

Mrs Philip Leibsohn and her daughter Miss Mochelle Leibsohn of 1955 Fifth Avenue SE returned Tuesday night after a several week stay in Chicago where they had been visiting.

Philip Leibsohn Mochelle Leibsohn Fifth Avenue SE Chicago

Mrs Chandler Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs C R Chandler of 624 Nineteenth Street SE entertained sixteen members of her bridge club at a luncheon at her home on Wednesday.

C R. Chandler Nineteenth Street Bridge Club

Dinner Honoring Dorothy Kayser Before Des Moines Move

Mrs. R. J Schmitz hosted a dinner Monday night for Dorothy Kayser of 1811 Park Avenue SE. Kayser will leave Tuesday to accept a Des Moines position. Witwer Grocer women employees complimented her at Mrs. Koffron's tea room.

R. J Schmitz Avenue NE Dorothy Kayser Park Avenue SE Des Moines Witwer Grocer Company Miss Kayser

Ladies Visit Belle Plaine Guests of Mrs Anderson

Mrs Hazel Chermak Mrs Ray McCreeds Mrs Harold Dozois and Mrs Glenn Baker motored to Belle Plaine Tuesday where they were guests of Mrs Robert Anderson during the day.

Hazel Chermak Ray McCreeds Harold Dozois Glenn Baker Belle Plaine Robert Anderson

Kenwood Park church presents Lady Anne one act mystery

Members of the Christian Endeavor society at Kenwood Park Presbyterian present the one act mystery drama Lady Anne directed by Dale Barnhart tonight at 7 30 at the church. Cast includes Virginia Baker Winifred Cornthwaite Ralston Barnhart and Eva Barnhart. Refreshments follow served by society members.

Christian Endeavor Society Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Lady Anne Dale Barnhart Church In the East Virginia Baker Winifred Cornthwaite Ralston Barnhart Eva Barnhart

Business and Professional Women Elect Officers

The Business and Professional Women's club unanimously chose Ruth Howard as president and a slate of officers including Imogen Emery and Lillian Clark. The Crystal room gathering at Montrose hotel saw blackface skits and a burlesque, with a business meeting voting $7 contributions to Camp Good Health and other YWCA and Camp Fire camps. Delegates were named for the state convention in Des Moines May 17 19 with several officers attending.

Business and Professional Women's Club Ruth Howard Imogen Emery Lillian Clark Merle Harris Ethelyn Scott Etta Loyka Emma Hagenstein David Mitchell Marjorie Walters Metta A. Burd Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Ollie Larson Ida McQuin Helen Randa Esther Hoadley Doroth ®Eker Claudine Thomas Amanda Hagenstein Winifred Powell Marie Besh Ella Horn Edna Wilson Black Marjorie Meeker Lena Nelson

Woman's club chorus at Legion auxiliary meeting

The Woman's club chorus performed two numbers at the American Legion auxiliary meeting in the Memorial building presented by Mrs. Charles Custer. Committee chairmen reported on ways and means and the Oakdale chapter. The unit voted a donation to Camp Good Health and Camp Conservation and heard updates from district and county conferences.

Woman's Club American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building Charles Custer L. P. Lyman Ways and Means F. W. Kopp Oakdale Leo Duster Hh, Gunderson Clare Nichols Dubuque

Service Circle of the King's Daughters Meeting

The Service Circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 2 pm at St. Luke's hospital. Members are asked to be prepared to sew.

The King's Daughters St. Luke's Hospital

Daughters of Penelope Officers Return From St Paul Installation

Local Daughters of Penelope officers led by Blanche Chakas returned Monday from St Paul where Chapter Eurydice No 21 was installed at the Hotel Lowry. Attending were Mary Kanellis Emma Cringos T A Siamis N Mousolite Esther Zervakis Bessie Pappas Mary Santos Beulah Raftis Mary Manos and Cedar Rapids Ahepa officers William Haritakis Tony Siamis. Miss Marianthe Stengl is the St Paul president and thirty five charter members were installed.

Daughters of Penelope Alethea St. Paul Eurydice Lowry Blanche Chakas Mary Kanellis Emma Cringos T. A. Siamis N. Mousolite Esther Zervakis Bessie Pappas Mary Santos Beulah Raftis Mary Manos Sentinel William Haritakis Tony Siamis Cedar Rapids Order of Ahepa Alexs Asoumanakis Dubuque Marianthe Stenglis

Olivet Presbyterian Church Banquet Highlights Family Ties

About 150 mothers and daughters attended the Olivet Presbyterian church mother daughter banquet on Tuesday evening. The missionary society sponsored the dinner with Mrs. E. J. Wykle presiding. Mrs. Nina Rosemond, turning eighty Friday, was the oldest mother and Margaret Paterson, nine months old, the youngest daughter. Mrs. John Buchan had five daughters and one granddaughter present. Several women participated in the program including Mrs. W. M. Kent and Mrs. F. M. Dodson among others.

Olivet Presbyterian Church Missionary Society of the Church E. J. Wykle Nina Rosemond Margaret Paterson John Buchan W. M. Kent F. M. Dodson Margaret Mineck Bernita Donnan Martha Paterson Barbara Bowser Lucile Lawrence Bertha Hinton Blanche Stolba Viola Bohac Ruth Bishop Billa Piedlau Fonda Woodford Clara Moore Maxine Trimble Frances Buchan

My T Fine Club Entertained in Marion

Mrs J L Robertson hosted the My T Fine bridge club at her Marion home on Monday evening. Prizes for high score went to Miss Jennie Lindquist and Mrs J H Stevenson, with Miss Alice Phillipson taking the traveling prize. Guest Virginia Vaughn joined the group along with members Mary Bickerton, Mrs Edgarh Ross, Miss Bernadine Boyle and Mrs Ray Sarver.

J L. Robertson My T Fine Bridge Club Marion Jennie Lindquist J H. Stevenson Alice Phillipson Virginia Vaughn Mary Bickerton Edgarh Ross Bernadine Boyle Ray Sarver

Wall Hosts O E G Bridge Club Night Prizes Awarded

Mrs. W W Wall hosted the O E G bridge club at 2421 C avenue NE on Tuesday. Prizes went to Mrs. W F Michalicek Mrs A F Snouffer and Mrs Marie Maher with Mrs Howard Chase as a guest.

W. W. Wall C Avenue NE O. E. G. Bridge Club W. F. Michalicek A. F. Snouffer Marie Maher Howard Chase

D A V Ladies Auxiliary to Meet at Mrs Mathes Home

The ladies auxiliary to the D A V of the World War will gather at Mrs William Mathes home 61 Fifteenth avenue SW Thursday at 8 p m Members are urged to bring women eligible for auxiliary membership.

William Mathes Fifteenth Avenue SW

Circle of the King's 2 P M with Mrs Aldia McElvania

The item lists a ring circle at 2 p m with Mrs Aldia McElvania at 1509 Park Avenue Southeast.

I. H. N. Circle of the King's Daughters Aldia McElvania Park Avenue SE

Mrs Carrie McCrum Visiting In Northwest City

Mrs Carrie McCrum of Boulder Colorado is a guest of Mrs C Har man at 214 Fifth street northwest.

Carrie McCrum Boulder, Colo C. Harman Fifth Street NW

Hollywood Theme Club Party Promises Star Studded Evening

Country club members will attend a Hollywood party Saturday night with dinner and dancing from 9 to 12. Guests are urged to wear makeup and costumes as the first night theme unfolds at the doorway with a master of ceremonies and a snapshot photographer on hand.

Country Club Mike

Beethoven Chorus Honored At Russian Tea Event

The Beethoven club at the Chamber of Commerce hosts an all-request tea Thursday at 3 p.m. to honor the Beethoven club chorus. Members recently returned from representing Iowa at the National Federation of Music Clubs convention in Philadelphia. Virginia Paul leads the program with social committee chairs Joanna Gerhardt Luella North Leo Patterson and Genevieve Peiffer assisting.

Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Philadelphia Virginia Paul Joanna Gerhardt Luella North Leo Patterson Genevieve Peiffer

Patricia Kempter and Charles Halton Wed in Waterloo

Mrs Frank Biba announces the marriage of Patricia B Kempter to Charles A Halton. The ceremony was conducted by Reverend Thomas P Shaffer at the Methodist church in Waterloo. The couple will reside at 262 Seventh Avenue in Manon.

Frank Biba Washington Avenue SE Patricia B. Kempter Charles A. Halton W. E. Halton Fifth Avenue SE Thomas P Shaffer Methodist Church of Waterloo Nelle Donnelson Cedar Rapids Charles Durand Rockford Ill Halton Seventh Avenue Manon

Three Local Women Graduated At Clinton Nurses Course

Miss Rachel Cumings daughter of Howard and Cummings street NE, Miss Dorothy Hess daughter of H R Hess Twenty-second street SE, and Miss Florence Huff daughter of Francis A Huff Twenty-first street NE graduated from the nurses training course at Jane Lambs Memorial hospital Clinton Tuesday evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs Cummings and their children Elthea and John, Dr and Mrs Hess, and Mr and Mrs Thomas Hardiman of G avenue NW.

Rachel Cumings Howard Cummings Daniels Street Dorothy Hess H. R. Hess Twenty-second Street Florence M Huff Francis A. Huff Twenty-first Street Jane Lambs Memorial Hospital Clinton Cummings Elthea John Hess Thomas Hardiman G Avenue NW

Mrs Schor to Address Federation on Life in French Schools

Mrs Henry J. Schor will speak on Life In French Girls Schools following the Y W C A business girls federation dinner Thursday at 6 p.m. The Blue Triangle and T M T M clubs join the dinner. attendees should reserve by noon at the Y W C A.

Henry J. Schor Business Girls Federation Blue Triangle

O'Toole Family Visits Cedar Rapids After Pasadena Trip

Mr and Mrs S S O'Toole of 908 Ellis boulevard NW return from Pasadena California with their daughter Mrs Harold Schillig and granddaughter Peggy Lou. They will visit Cedar Rapids for several weeks.

Faust afterglow party at Hotel Roosevelt hosted by two residents

A small Wednesday evening party after the opera Faust will be held at the Hotel Roosevelt. Miss Imogene Lee of 1224 Second Avenue SE and Russell W. Lemley of 1234 Fourth Avenue SE will host with twelve friends in attendance.

Faust Hotel Roosevelt Imogene Lee Second Avenue SE Russell W. Lemley Fourth Avenue SE

Progressive Club Meets For Sewing With Mrs Lena Hamer

The Progressive club will meet with Mrs Lena Hamer at 717 Second Street NW on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. for sewing activities.

Progressive Club Lena Hamer Second Street NW

Local Women Lead Committees for Iowa Federation Biennial

Local Iowa women play key roles organizing the Twenty first biennial Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs convention. Under general chair Mrs Ben Ogden Jr committees cover credentials registration pages ushers meals housing transportation and various social duties with many local volunteers named.

Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Ben Ogden, Jr F. W. Mulson Warren Hansen Arthur Mott C. E. Earhart F. J. Kouba Walter Eaton C. C. Moffitt R. A. Monroe F. W. Huenger H. A. Haase Harry Heiserman Nellie Fuhrmeister H. E. Haegg O. H. Adams Harry Cocker G. A. Cabinett

Society Helpers List Honorary Volunteers

A roster of names appears for various committee roles including Flower Exhibits Publicity Art and general chairing members. Notable names include A T Pleune Mrs Charles Ferris Mrs W C Benesh Mrs F C Kellogg and Frances Westerfield with numerous others listed.

A. T. Pleune Charles Ferris W. C. Benesh Flower F. C. Kellogg Carl Goodwin W. R. Foor J. J. Terrall Frances Westerfield Austin N. Palmer T. P. Rogers F. G. Ladd Laura Rice Frank Gates Nelle

Parent-Teacher Council Installs Its New Officers

Mrs. R. F. Erickson was installed as president of the Parent-Teacher Council at May meeting held Tuesday at the Y M C A. Other officers installed were Mrs. Amos Scott vice president Mrs. Floyd Anderson secretary and Mrs. G L Kibler treasurer. A Dutch treat luncheon replaced the annual silver tea and followed by a program.

R. F. Erickson L. C. Schuknecht Amos Scott Floyd Anderson G. L. Kibler Earl O. Coffing Mamie Little Mary Elizabeth Bender Camp Conservation Erickson Edgewood School George Keyes M. S. Reeder William Morgan Claude Parker State and National Congress Parent Education W. D. Elder Anton Nilsson

D A R to Entertain Visiting DAR Members

Ashley chapter will entertain visiting members of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the chapter rooms in the Woman's Club home at 4 30 p m Thursday during the Woman's club tea.

Ashley Daughters of the American Revolution Woman's Club

Birthday milestones mark Maynard family’s long lives in Vinton

Mrs. William Maynard celebrated her 90th birthday with a family dinner in Vinton. Attending were son Spencer Maynard and daughters Helen Maynard of Vinton and Mrs. William Newton of Des Moines, plus grandson Ivan Maynard and family from Shellsburg. Civil war veteran Mr. Maynard turned 91 last month. Other children include Walter Maynard of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Fred Meyers east of Vinton.

Vinton William Maynard Spencer Maynard Helen Maynard William Newton Des Moines Ivan Maynard Shellsburg Maynard Walter Maynard Cedar Rapids Fred Meyers

Delegates Probe Weaknesses of Federation Women

Panel at the biennial Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs convention features nine district directors analyzing Federation work. Leaders admit flaws such as gossipy habits and conservatism, propose crisper reports, flexible policies, and sharper programs to attract younger members while pledging unity and progress.

Nurses Club Bridge Luncheon at Roosevelt Hotel

The Nurses' club schedules a Saturday 1:30 p.m. bridge luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel. Reservations are being taken by Mrs. G. A. Robinson and Mrs. L. H. Jacobson, listing their contact numbers 5602 and 3-1479.

Nurses’ Club Roosevelt Hotel G. A. Robinson L. H. Jacobson

P. T. A. Meeting at St. Matthew's School

The P T A at St Matthew's will hold its regular monthly meeting Thursday at 2 30 in the school auditorium with Dr C H Stark as guest speaker. Pupils from the music department will be presented in a recital.

St. Matthew's Parent-Teacher Association C. H. Stark

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Wall Federated Clubs P. E.O COE Kappa Alumnae Mrs, Chandler C. E. Society Holden- Kahler CO Third Street B. and P.W. Club Penelope Return T Fine Club E. G. Club D. A. VY Cercle Mrs. Harman Hollywood Beethoven Patricia Kempter Charles Halton Mrs. Schor O'Tooles Harold N. Stoehr R. C. Folsom W. F. Hruska Guy T. McKibben Norman Sutliff Edwin Lundquist J. G. Pauba C. L. Gunn Frank Guyott Bertha LeFebvre W. P. Rohrback Dan Kruidenier H. V. Eliason D. E. Dunham Anna Marie de Castello Ida Oakley J. Stewart J. P. Mills F. S. Snyder Frank Keyser Myrtle Day George Yuill Fred Collard Orville Hepner W. L. Harrison F. C. Meyers W. Klinger J. E. Ives H. K. Focht Platform Aulden Griffin Robert Campbell Harry Hoyt E. L. Yeager Louis Esbenson Badge H. E. Henderson Harry Tisher W. F.cooper Eli. Heuer C. W. Boegel G. L. Lyman George Hollom S. E. Garber C. A. Pope John Janecek Clark C. F. Clark E. J. Buser W. H. Tenney W. W. Richards Jackson Blizard S. P. Beatty A. C. Gertsen E. M. Soboda A. L. Killian W. F. Naibert Floyd Philbrick H. J. Manchester G. H. Cockburn N. L. Nehls Stella Rachelder George Carlson T. H. Erickson L. C. Jeffries Leo OD. Powell E. W. Krickard J. C. Arrington Clarence Beatty J. LeRoy Farmer Guy McKibben H. F. Watkins C. H. Foster Anna Woitishek T. F. Hersch S. R. Hawkins Henry J. Hromek W. J. Hopp A. J. Baumhoefner Dan Swartzentruber J. L. Rhea L. H. Straka Joseph Chadima E. G. Kieck A. R. Menary E. W. Foley R. M. Threlkeld L. M. Millsap J. G. Hines Pearl Keogh Guy Mitchell T. B Yuill Harry V. Morgan G. F. Hershey Dempsy Jones John Conley L. Oakley Howell Gilbert Thompson Alletta Shadle P. D. Merveaux James Trevey Anna Calderwood Ruth Rydberg F. W. Damour I. E. Jackson Cochairmen C. L. Douglass Charles French Charles Mahaffy W. L. Crissman W. E. Owen C. B. Clark A. A. Berry F. E. Ormsby Elwyn Smith Donald McKinlay B. Harrington J. C. Mahannah C. W. Reames M. C. Briges Charles Seels Frank Waples Charles Shephard C. W. McCalley Ethel Height T. K. Hefner L. E. McLaughlin J. L. Parker Henry Parent-Teacher Council Jon Dewmars H. C. Houghton, Jr Red Oak Houghton Emil Hesselschwerdt Kalona A. B. Rathbun R. A. Santee J. H. Hager Waukon William Hunt Ottumwa Walter Garretson Knoxville J. H. Ireland Logan Clayton Phillips Livermore J. A. Schmitz Storm Lake Hesselschwerdt Noman
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