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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1937

Page

6

Local Women Attend State P. E. O. Sessions in Waterloo

Delegates from multiple chapters travel to Waterloo for the forty-fifth annual P. E. O. convention at First Methodist church with events at Hotel Russell Lamson. Notables include Mrs Moray L. Eby organizer and Miss Edith M. Jacobs Shenandoah. The five-day program runs through Thursday with state officer elections.

OCAL News State P. E. O. Sisterhood Waterloo Hotel Russell Vinton Eby C. O Gray H. N Boyson George F. Miller Guy E. Hillier Marvin R. Selden Wilbur D. Kennedy R. W. Rinderknecht Helen Hibnes J. Harold Horan Howard C. Burleson Arthur L. Augustine A. H. Bol Jeau R. S. Johnston George G Stevenson Alfred J. Johnson Carrie B. Simpson Supreme Chapter Louise M. Henely Cottey College Veda M. Jones Edith M. Jacobs Shenandoah

HJ of PEO Members Meet at Mrs Newcomer Home

Twenty nine members of chapter HJ of P E O met Monday afternoon at 1731 Fifth Avenue SE. Hostess Mrs E R Newcomer was assisted by Mrs Amnie Franken and Miss Katherine Franken. Two guests attended Mrs George Williamson of chapter DK and Mrs W H Bailey of chapter GM. Mrs W Craven Shuttleworth reviewed Pride and Prejudice.

E. R. Newcomer Fifth Avenue SE Amnie Franken Katherine Franken George Williamson W. H Bailey W. Craven Shuttleworth

Sundial Dedication of Wednesday Shakespeare

In case of bad weather the dedication of the Shakespeare dial at Ellis Park is moved to May 19 if postponed.

Shakespeare Ellis Park

Wednesday Card Club Meeting at Winslows Home

The Wednesday bridge club will meet at Mrs E F Worstow's home at 217 Linden Drive SE. They gather Wednesday afternoon for bridge and social play.

Winslows E F Worstow Linden Drive Hinchcor and Bridge

Nature and Garden Dept May Breakfast at Ellis Park

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club Nature and Garden Department holds its annual May breakfast near the Lazelle garden in Ellis Park on Thursday at 8 30 am. A committee provides breakfast for a nominal charge, and members should bring dishes. Reserve with Miss Aletta Shadie at dash 7333. Those joining the bird trip meet at 7 am in the park.

Nature and Garden Department Cedar Rapids

Coronation Dance At Camp Fire Benefit

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire girls council hosts a coronation dance and benefit bridge at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Wednesday at 2 pm. Marie Moreland and Mary Eileen Stenn er perform the coronation dance with white satin costumes. Proceeds fund Camp Hiaga for girls who cannot attend, with tea service at 4 pm and prize tables. Reservations for tea are urged through Mrs. C. J Lynch. jr. dial 5002.

Cedar Rapids C. J Lynch. Jr Dial M. R Warren J. A. Yessler J. M. Dinwiddie F G Murray Dean Mary Bell

Mrs Westerfield Returns From East Trip

Mrs C M Westerfield of 1840 Bever avenue SE returns home after a three week motor journey through the east with Mrs George Wingert of Minneapolis Miss Wingert accompanied Mrs Westerfield to Cedar Rapids and will return to her home Tuesday Mrs Westerfield's daughter Mrs Tom W Moore and Mr Moore of Chicago accompany her and plan to depart Wednesday for their home

C. M. Westerfield Bever Avenue George Wingert Minneapolis

Chapter DK of P E O Meets at Coquillette Home

Members of chapter DK of P E O were entertained Monday night at the home of Mrs. S E Coquillette 540 Knollwood drive SE E J North spoke on Conservation Now or Never Thirty five members and one guest Mrs E O Fiske of chapter FO were present Those assisting the hostess were Mrs C J Stewart Mrs C D Hedberg Miss Maran Wilson and Miss Joanna E Hagey.

S E Coquillette Knollwood Drive E. J. North E. O Fiske C J Stewart C D Hedberg Maran Wilson Joanna E. Hagey

Mrs Moran Returns to Spokane After Month Here

Mrs J W Moran left last week for her Spokane Washington home after a month in town. She stayed with Mrs Margaret Hall at 357 Park terrace SE, Mrs WE Lamey at 353 Park ter race SF, and Mrs J D Stickley at 120 Twenty fifth street drive SE. Accompanied by Mrs J E Keating of Chicago, who visited friends here before heading west.

J W Moran Spokane Margaret Hall Park Terrace WE Lamey J. D. Stickley Twenty-fifth Street Drive Moran J E Keating Chicago

Engagement and Upcoming Marriage of Miss Alice Naylor

Miss Alice Nastlor of Cede Rapds and John Stewart Tower of Fryanston are engaged to wed. If the ceremony occurs May 31, Miss Naylor, a manager at Martin beauty salon, and Mr Tower, a representative of the Simmons Company, are the betrothed couple.

Meo C C Naylor Altarnett Alice Nastlor Cede John Stewart Tower Arthur Tower Fryanston Miss Naylor Martin Beauty Salon Tower Simmons Company

Junior League Field Representative Arrives in Cedar Rapids

Miss Helen Eastman, field representative of the welfare department of the Association of Junior Leagues in America, arrives to spend the week with the local league. She bases at the Montrose hotel and will hold conferences with Cedar Rapids League chairmen.

Helen Eastman Association of Junior Leagues In America Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids

Westminster Presbyterian Mothers and Daughters Banquet Planned

The Mother and Daughter banquet at Westminster Presbyterian Church will be held in the church dining room Thursday at 6 30 p m. Reservations for dinner can be made with Mrs Raymond Pollock or Mrs George Witwer. The program includes music by Mrs Wayne Basler, a trio, and a sketch titled The Claim of Three Mothers. Speakers cover topics from Mother Serves a One Dish Meal to Report Cards. The event closes with a candle lighting ceremony and Camp Fire songs.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Mother's Knee Raymond Pollock Dial George Witwer Wayne Basler T. H DeWees Edward Eaton Arlene Ortman Brahms Ralph Dresher W S Harley James G Bennett Estelle Batchelder G W. Hale Dorothy Carr James Killian J R. McCullough Margaret Eikendall Ruth Baker Girls’ Work Committee Willis Mohn A E. Einen Joseph Stenner J S. Skien Ladies’ Aid

Tanida Camp Fire Mothers Tea at Harrison School

Members of the Tanida Camp Fire group at Harrison school entertained their mothers with a tea Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs J A Dostal Mrs C W Madison Mrs L D Dennis and others. Miss Nadia Thorpe Camp Fire executive spoke on Camp Huaga and group members performed singing tap dancing and a Camp Fire meeting demonstration.

Tanida Harrison School J A Dostal C W Madison L. D Dennis M Adame Hoo Richardson F&f Nosek W Janu C Luan R A’ Fryrear C G Gable Nadia Thorpe

Dr Pfeiffer Visits Son at Lake Forest

Dr Pfeiffer and his son Robert E Pfeiffer a Lake Forest College student in Lake Forest Illinois rekindle weekend visit at the campus town.

DR Pffifffr Son Lake Forest HE Pfeifer Commonwealth Apartments Robert E Pfeiffer Lake Forest College Lake Forest, Ill

Dairy Dale and Hayes PTA Meetings Scheduled

Dairy Dale P T A members meet Wednesday in the school house at 6 30 pm for a potluck supper followed by a business meeting. Hayes PTA installs new officers Wednesday at 2 pm in the school auditorium and Garfield PTA meets at 3 pm in the kindergarten room for a musical program.

Dairy Dale PT A Hayes Pta Garfield Pta

Dinner Party Prepares Honor For Miss Hamilton Bride Designations

A dinner at the Roosevelt hotel will honor Miss Mary Ellen Hamilton and Arthur Drury Davis of Evanston who will wed Wednesday at 4 p.m. The host couples are Mr and Mrs Howard R. Green and Mr and Mrs Harold R. Trewin with twenty two guests invited. Modern crystal centerpieces and white floral bouquets adorn the one table setting with crystal candelabra lighting the table.

Mary Ellen Hamilton Avenue NE Arthur Drury Davis Evanston Ill James E. Hamilton Linden Drive Roosevelt Hotel Howard R. Green Bever Avenue SE Harold R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE

All Officers Of Ladies Literary Club Reelected

The Ladies Literary Club reelected all officers at a Monday afternoon luncheon at Mrs. Charles W Bingham's home. Officers include President Mrs Charles F Edwards First Vice President Mrs R Warriner Second Vice President Mrs R D Hunting Recording Secretary Mrs John M Ely Corresponding Secretary Mrs Roswell H Pickford Treasurer Mrs E P Boynton Custodian Mrs Warriner Newly elected program committee members are Mrs Steele Wilcox chairwoman Mrs E P Boynton and Mrs E F Winslow.

Ladies Literary Club Charles W Bingham First Avenue Charles F. Edwards R. Warriner R. D. Hunting John M. Ely Roswell H. Pickford E. P Boynton Warriner Steele Wilcox E. F. Winslow

Circle of the King’s Daughters Meet for Dessert Luncheon

TI. H. N. circle of the King’s Daughters will assemble at Mrs. Muriel Mueller’s home at 114 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE Thursday at 1:30 PM for a dessert luncheon with Mrs. D. D. Morgan assisting.

TI. H. N. Circle of the King's Daughters Muriel Mueller Twenty-fourth Street Drive D. D. Morgan

Dairy Dale Meeting Set for Thursday at 8 P M

The Dairy Dale community will hold a meeting Thursday at 8 p m in the hall. The notice confirms local residents should attend to discuss community affairs and upcoming activities.

Dairy Dale

Kenwood Girls to Receive Torchbearer Rank at Camp Fire

Three Kenwood Camp Fire girls Shirley Like Dorothy Doolittle and Jean Bice will receive Torchbearer ranks at a council fire in Kenwood school. The event features host groups Aokiya Kawasi Chakintu and Chiahasi with guardians and officers installed by Miss Ardyce Wodsidel. The ceremony includes candle lighting for work health and love and ends with Camp Fire songs and prayers.

Kenwood Kenwood School Shirley Like Henry Like Thirty-fifth Street Dorothy Doolittle C. M. Doolittle Jean Bice Martin I. Bice Third Avenue SE Aokiya Council Henry Hauseman Kawasi H. L. Henkle Guardian Chakintu Like Chiahasi Dorothy Rick Neidlinger Tapers Annie Jean Houts Eloise Balcar Shirley Ardyce Woodside Pauline Schmidt Betty Like Jean Rice Rita Drake Wilson Fernow Wells C. Peck Guardians’ Association L. D. Dennis Nadia Thorpe Phyllis Howard Shirley Nickols Love Virginia Bice

Iowa Federation of B P W Clubs Convention in Ottumwa

The eighteenth annual convention of the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs will meet in Ottumwa Friday through Sunday. Registration starts 8 am Friday with events including the eighteenth birthday luncheon and The Zephyr Festival dinner, officer elections, and a Frances Cummings address. Saturday features Emblem breakfast and installation, with Sunday morning activities. Local attendees may call Miss Edith Scott at 2-2623 for transportation.

Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Ottumwa Frances Cummings The National Federation Edith Scott Dial 2

Kermit K. Youngs Visit Keller Family Home

Mr and Mrs Kermit K Young of Denver Colorado are spending several days at the home of Mrs Youngs parents Mr and Mrs Herman Keller 1733 Sixth Avenue SE.

Kermit K. Young Denver, Colo

Miss Mabel Armstrong Hosts Chicago Visitor

Mrs John W R Conner of Chicago arrived Tuesday to visit Miss Mabel T Armstrong at 2220 Mt Vernon road SE.

John W. R. Conner Chicago Mabel T. Armstrong Mt. Vernon Road

Surprise Party Honors Mrs Jenhie Bruce in Center Point

Mrs Jenhie Bruce of Walla Walla Washington visited for her sister Mrs Mae Nietert in Troy Mills and was honored at a surprise party at E C Price and John Price home near Center Point Sunday evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George M Price Walker Mrs Harris Wilson and daughters Central City Mr and Mrs E D Price family Mrs Rowley Miss Bob and Roscoe Porter Coggon Mr and Mrs Frank Dudley Independence and Mr and Mrs L A Dudley Cedar Rapids.

Jenhie Bruce Coggon Frank Dudley Independence L. A. Dudley Cedar Rapids

Cedar and Malta Eastern Star Chapters Host Sixth District Meeting

Cedar and Malta chapters of the Order of Eastern Star will host the Sixth district meeting at Masonic hall on Saturday. Dinner at 6 15 pm with reservations through Miss Frances Butcher or Miss Emily Walbrand. Honored guests include Miss Myrtle Cook and Miss Marguerite Hoglan, with other grand officers expected.

Cedar and Malta Order of Eastern Star Order Masonic Hall Frances Butcher Dial Emily Walbrand Myrtle Cook Des Moines Marguerite Hoglan Center Point

Churches and Lodges Notices Due for The Sunday Gazette

Churches and lodges in all notices must be sent to the society department in writing by 4 p.m. Friday to ensure publication in the Sunday Gazette society section.

Society Sunday Gazette

Trinity Methodist Mother and Daughter Banquet

About 225 attendees gathered at Trinity Methodist Church for a mother and daughter banquet. Tables featured a pink and green color scheme with rosebud centerpieces and matching programs. Church men served the dinner before the program. The article notes it took 70 years to complete the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Trinity Methodist Church Capitol Washington, D. C

Mrs Lehman Hosts Chapter GM Meeting

Thirty three members of chapter GM of PEO met at Mrs C V Lehman's home on Fifth avenue SE with Mrs Flodin assisting. Guests included Miss Dorothy Rowles of chapter EF Onawa and Miss Janetta Merritt of chapter AA Grundy Center. Mrs M S Hallman led a program reviewing the play Minuet by Louis Parker and reading poems including Negro Sermon by James Weldon Johnson.

P. E O C. V. Lehman Fifth Avenue SE C . Flodin Dorothy Rowles Onawa Janetta Merritt Grundy Center M. S. Hallman Louis Parker James Weldon Johnson

Woman fined for talking to dog in church

Mrs Dorothy Station aged 38 faced a $5 fine after magistrate Anthony F. Burk ruled she spoke to her dog Pepper in loud tones during Sunday worship, distracting the congregation and breaking church etiquette.

New York Dorothy Station Pepper Anthony F. Burk

Iowa Maccabees Begin Arriving For Convention

Maccabees from across Iowa converge on Cedar Rapids for their thirteenth quadrennial convention at the Roosevelt hotel. About 100 delegates will attend ritual demonstrations, state election, and elect two state representatives to the supreme tent review. Registration opens 3 p.m. Tuesday. S. S Burgin, Cedar Rapids, will officially open the meeting Wednesday morning. Mrs. Charles L Biggs and Mr. Biggs of Detroit will be guests of honor.

Charles L Biggs Detroit Biggs The Maccabees

Also Mentioned on This Page

P.E.O Mrs Newcomer Mawelerg Higley Bldg 3Rd Ave Nature and Garden Dept Mrs. Westerfield Coquillette Home 7. W. Moran Alice Naylor Blue-Jay Suurere Westminster P. T. A. Meetings Garfield First Ave Tel Lydia Wehmeier Perkins Miss Hamilton H. N. Circle Dairy Dale Meeting Thompson Iowa B P.W Kermit K. Youngs Kellers Miss Mabel Armstrong Mrs. Bruce Trinity Methodist Mrs. Lehman Second Avenue East Mle Lyn Wall Sallys Lux Iowa Morris Greenberg Fur Shop Granby Nde Kemble Marion Boulevard Lorraine Neumode Hosiery Store Second ST
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