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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1934

Page

6

Pre Nuptial Events Frill Elizabeth Epler Christiansen Wedding

Pre nuptial affairs for Miss Elizabeth Epler before her marriage to Louis F Christiansen of Sioux City Saturday afternoon at 4 are described. Local hosts and out of town guests attend luncheons dinners and bridge teas as plans unfold for the wedding.

Elizabeth Epler Louis F. Christiansen Sioux City Howard Ro Green Bever Avenue Sfe Miss Epler Mr Christiansen Addison J Ramses Crescent Street Alfred F Tatar Vandendrise Epler Cedar Rapid Country Glady Tama Bettt Dass First Avenue E Moss Fyer Christiansen Mr Klopstad

Mrs Sterling Archer Visits Sheldon Friends

Mrs Sterling Archer of Sheldon will leave this evening after a brief visit with Mr and Mrs Raymond S Johnston at 2120 Greenwood Drive SE. She stopped here on her return from the Ph. O. state convention in Clinton.

Sterling Archer Sheldon Raymond S Johnston Greenwoud Drive Clinton

Mrs Wallace Hamilton Hosts Cedar Rapids Friends Luncheon

Tine Hamilton of Coggon hosted a lunch and cards for Cedar Rapids friends. The Friendly Strollers plan a Sunday trip from Mount Vernon avenue line end to the Chale Dedek place five miles from the car line.

Tine Wallace Hamilton Coggon Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon Avenue Reais Charles Dedek Shutsey Instory

Beta Sigma Phi installs new officers for Sigma and Lambda chapters

The Beta Sigma Phi business sorority installed officers this week. Miss Deane Pigott presided Sigma chapter with Wiltrude Cherry as VP and Velma Baumhoefener as financial leader. Lambda chapter elected Mrs Florence Zimmer as president with Thora Herr as VP and Leona Keppel as treasurer. Committees were named for both chapters including social welfare membership and education. Frances Stewart received a gift as retiring president.

Sigma Lambda Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls Sorority Miss Deane Pigott Sigma Chapter Wiltrude Cherry Velma Baumhoefener Fieastper Christine Peterson Ruth Bartling Wilma Wells Social Fern Steffens Jane Gonds Frances Brown Hazel Walters Dorothy Hrdlicka Lucille Norris Eileen Koehler Cecilia

Coe Pan-Hellenic Spring Dance Tonight at Danceland

Coe college Pan-Hellenic sororities host their annual spring dance tonight from 8 to 11 at Danceland. A highlight is Pan-Hellenic songs by Lilia Palmer Margaret Sundberg Ida Mar Dunlap with Zaida Kernahan overseeing the event and Corinne Campbell assisting as Pan-Hellenic president. Chaperons include Prof and Mrs J F Yothers Prof and Mrs Vincent H Ogburn Dean and Mrs Clarve Geiger and Mrs Alice B Salter. Dean Mary Bell will attend as a special guest.

Coe College Danceland Lilia Palmer Margaret Sundberg Ida Mar Dunlap Zaida Kernahan Pan-Hellenic Corinne Campbell J F Yothers Vincent H Ogburn Clarve Geiger Alice B Salter Dean Mary Bell

Student Recital at Coe College Music School in Sinclair Chapel

The Coe College Music Department presents a student recital Saturday evening in Sinclair Memorial Chapel. Listed performers include Jeanne Ham bin Meimwic Schurhield Jerome Couthart Gertrude McGrew James Thats Bermer Kubovee Marabelle Fuller Deretics Cheek Maatrice Fstes Cladre Corttenfelder and Wes and other pupils of Alma Turewhek Bernice Had Fleanor Honts Joseph Kitchin Grace Swab and Max Darhier.

Cor College Sinclair Memorial Chapel Jeanne Hambin Meimwic Schurhield Jerome Couthart Gertrude McGrew James Thats Bermer Kubovee Marabelle Fuller Deretics Cheek Maatrice Cladre Corttenfelder Wes Oare Alma Turewhek Bernice Fleanor Joseph Kitchin Grace Swab Max Darhier

Cedar Rebekah lodge homecoming program at VFW hall

The Cedar Rebekah lodge held its homecoming after the regular meeting in the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall. A varied program featured comedy songs and dances including The Buggy Ride by Mildred Jean Simanek, tap dances by Betty Jean Gethin and Jean Rissler, solos by Lason Mrstik and Genevieve Marsh, readings by LaVerna Drapela and Elizabeth Butsch, plus a xylophone medley. Refreshments were served.

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Veterans of Foreign Wars Mildred Jean Simanek Maude Roth Betty Jean Gethin Jean Betty Risster H D . Risster Lason Mrstik William Mrstik

Patterson Re elected Cultus Club President at Meetyne

Mrs W PF Patterson was re elected president of the Cultus club at the meetyne held at Mrs F B Kearns home 401 Twenty second street SE Thursday afternoon Other officers for the coming seat are Mrs F OD Hard wick vice president Mrs RR Masberis LeCrevary and Mrs Creorge Ruch treasurer The program was a travel talk by Mrs W C Howe who shared her Florida trip experiences The hostess served refreshments The club will hold its annual prize in Bever park in two weeks

PF Patterson Cultus Club F B Kearns Hardwick RR Masberis LeCrevary Creorge Ruch W C Howe Florida Bever Park

Alpha Gamma Delta Tea Planned by Grace Browne Hosts

Undergraduates and alumnae of Alpha Gamma Delta will entertain at a tea Saturday from 2 to 4 at the home of Miss Grace Browne. Mrs Lester DeVarmian is committee chair. mothers attend and assist with the event.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Grace Browne Asenone SF Yn Hoener Alpha Gana Delta Sorority Lester DeVarmian Ai Charte

Linn Institute Of W. C. T. U. Held At Marion

The Linn County Institute of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met at Marion Public Library. Mrs. Flora Manville presided. Miss Elda Kemp opened the meeting. Activities included devotionals, a prize essay contest across five areas and grades, a health education presentation, and a picnic luncheon.

Linn County Institute A F. Butterfield Flower Mission and Relief Anamosa Belle Delzell

Miss Charlotte Roggensack Hosts Phi Mu Alumnae Evening

Miss Patricia Nadine Fillmore and Donovan J Kirby of Estherville announce an upcoming marriage set for June 8. The Cedar Rapids hostesses include Miss Roggensack and guests such as Lucille Franks Lisbon Mrs Musser Walford Esther Reinking Marian Kanak Gladyse Williamson Bertha Hughes and others. A piano recital by Sidney File pupils is planned for Saturday at 3 at 2611 First Avenue featuring Dick Ferguson Allan Thurman Esther Thurman Jean Pew and others.

Charlotte Roggensack Fourteenth Street Phi Mu Sorority Patricia Nadine Fillmore Donovan J Kirby Estherville Lucille Franks Lisbon Musser Walford Esther Reinking Marian Kanak Gladyse Williamson Bertha Hughes Fannie Cassidy Iowa City Hess Vernon Lichenstein Louise Hollenbeck Fillmore Miss Roggensack Cedar Rapids Sidney File E C Cooper First Avenue Dick Ferguson Allan Thurman Esther Thurman Jean Pew Tommy Pew Rosemary Cooper Barbara Owen Marjorie Moravec Jean Chehak Susan Brown Richard Kehne Jean Brownlee

Surprise party held at Mrs Berger home on 833 Third St NW

A Thursday afternoon surprise party honored Mrs Arthur Parr at the home of Mrs Fred Berger 833 Third Street NW. Guests included Mrs Farr and her daughter Eleanor, Mrs Orville Spurgeon, Mrs Lulu Lambert, Mrs Lawrence Jubs, Mrs George Stroppel, Mrs E A Gerd, Mrs Berger and her daughter Dorothy. Prizes went to Mrs Lambert and Mrs Farr.

Fred Berger Third Street Arthur Parr Mrs Farr Eleanor Orville Spurgeon Lulu Lambert Lawrence Jubs George Stroppel E A Gerd Dorothy Lambert Farr

P T A Officers Elected At Jackson Meeting

Jackson P T A installed new officers led by president Mrs Ernest Bunce and first vice president Mrs Dorothy Ladd. Delegates were chosen to attend the national PTA convention in Des Moines May 13 to 19. Committees include Program Mrs Ladd and Miss Snyder, Finance Mrs Simon and Scholl, Hospitalities Mrs Harrison Cerne and others.

Jackson C A Love Ernest Bunce Dorothy Ladd IL R Simon Beatrice Pidima John Arnold Arnold Simon Buneeci Des Moines Elvinda Snyder Preston L R Simon C R Scholl Sullivan J EF Harrison Dan Cerne Ralph John Samyo Joe Smuthers Pubners G Wine Dorothy Houser Carl Keser

What's In Fashion Six Hats Men Will Wear This Summer

The piece promotes air-cooled straw hats and panamas as the season kicks off. It notes air ventilation, light weight, head comfort, sun shading, and flexible brim styles. It forecasts rising hat-band color trends and claims sixty percent will adopt straw styles, with panamas favored by twenty five percent.

Panama

Community lodge events add a busy Saturday schedule

Clubs and lodges announce a full day of meetings in VFW hall and Masonic venues. Ben Hur Juniors and Junior Court No 12 plan gatherings at 2 PM and 7 45 PM with a program, while Gethsemane Shrine meets at 7 45 PM at Masonic hall. Shepherdess Guard holds 4 PM drill practice and a picnic hostesses list is named. Police auxiliary meets Friday at 7 30 PM at the YWCA with hostess team. Scotland to raise school leaving age from 14 to 15.

Ben Hur Life Association VFW Hall Gethsemane Shrine Masonic Hall Supreme Shrine Shepherdess Guard Hulda Knight Mildred Dusdicker Emma Suthers Agnes Horak

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Mossburg at Home

A group of friends gathered Thursday at 1212 Fourth Street NW to honor Mrs Mossburg's birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs W M Nelson, Mr and Mrs Raymond Stoner, Mr and Mrs A G Charter, Wayne Cato of Oregon, and Mr and Mrs F M Strack of Marion.

John Mossburg Fourth Street

Sanctuary society to attend 8 o'clock Mass Sunday

The active and inactive members of the Sanctuary society of the Immaculate Conception church will attend communion in a body at the 8 o'clock Mass Sunday. The members will meet in Scotus hall at 7 45 am.

Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception Scotus Hall

Church To Honor Bishop Longley

A parish supper and reception will honor Bishop Harry S. Longley of Davenport at St. John's Episcopal church on Nineteenth street and Park avenue SE. The reception runs 6 to 6 30 p m with dinner at 6 30. Sponsored by St. John's guild St Elizabeth's parish and St. Margaret's Altar guild. Bishop Longley will conduct services at St. John's Sunday.

Harry S. Longley Davenport St. John's Episcopal Church Nineteenth Street Park Avenue SE St. John’s Guild St. Elizabeth's Ranld St. Margaret's Altar Guild Longley St. John's

Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Garden Clubs Plan Highway Beautification

Thirty four women from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Garden clubs living along highway 161 met in Shueyville to discuss beautifying the highway. The state planning board will decide what can be planted and will control removal of native shrubs and trees. The project began with Mrs. Seashore and the late Mrs. Volland during a trip to Cedar Rapids and involved local gardeners, with talks by several members including Mrs. Seashore and Mrs. Spence.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City Seashore E. W Spence Edna Bowersox W. F. Brooksmit Goodwin J . Currell W. E. Mickel S. V Shonka

Ask Extension Of Truck Line From Stanwood To Tipton

The Iowa Freight Lines sought a hearing extension of its Stanwood to Tipton trucking line before the Iowa Railroad Commission in Tipton. Cedar Rapids favors the move to meet Davenport competition, with witnesses including Harry F. Sundberg and truck line owner T. H. De Wees. Additional testimony from Robert Kelsey of International Harvester and D M. Richardson was heard.

Iowa Freight Lines Cedar Rapids Clinton Stanwood Tipton Railroad Commission of Iowa Davenport Harry F. Sundberg Chamber of Commerce Robert Kelsey International Harvester Company T. H. de Wees D M. Richardson Trucker

Seventeen Cedar Rapids Reserve Officers to Attend Camp

Seventeen Cedar Rapids reserve officers will leave Saturday for a two day encampment for Reserve officers of Iowa at Fort Des Moines. Nearly 600 officers are to attend. Cedar Rapids participants include Col. O. W. Mull Major C. A. Russell Major John T. Wurster Capt F N Mallory C R Sexton Ralph Yuill I B McGladrey Willard Hayes Lieuts Jack Donnell V F Balcar Forrest Brebner Ronald Holets Glen Davis A E Hodoval A H Souhrada E F McClenahan G B Nemec.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Fort Des Moines Col O. W. Mull C. A. Russell John T. Wurster F. N. Mallory C. R. Sexton Ralph Yuill I. B. McGladrey Willard Hayes Jack Donnell V. F. Balcar Forrest Brebner Ronald Holets Glen Davis A E. Hodoval A. H. Souhrada E. F. McClenahan G. B. Nemec

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