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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

2

Mendelssohn Cantata To Be Sung at Coe

The Coe college department of music will present its annual spring concert Sunday evening May 18 at 8 15 in the TM Sinclair Memorial chapel. Mendelssohn Hymn of Praise will be performed by full chorus orchestra and soloists with both college choirs and city guest performers. The event marks the centennial of Mendelssohn death and showcases upperclass vocalists.

Coe College Department of Music T M. Sinclair Mendelssohn Vesper United States Mendelssohns

Mrs Roy Choate Hosts Club Luncheon

Mrs. Roy E. Choate of Lakeside hosted her bridge club at a Friday luncheon.

Mrs. Roy Choate Roy E. Choate Lakeside

Luncheon and Shower Honor Mrs. Riedel

Mrs. Harley Riedel, married April 28 in St. Paul, was honored at a luncheon and shower hosted by Mrs. Everett E. Fisher at 2401 Meadowbrook Drive SE. Mrs. Riedel’s mother in law, Mrs. Edward G. Riedel of St. Paul, attended as a guest.

Harley Riedel St. Paul Everett E. Fisher Meadowbrook Drive

Margaret circle of the King's Daughters forms new group

A new Margaret circle of the King's Daughters was formed Thursday evening at 502 Twenty-fourth street NE. Nine members were admitted in a service led by Mrs. John Morton, with officers elected including Mrs. Pittman as president and Mrs. Bontrager as vice president.

Margaret King’s Daughters Henry Houseman Twenty-fourth Street John Morton Woodrow Bontrager Delber Pittman Barbara Dziewanowski Marvin Titler Central City Clifford Davin Kenneth Arnell Marvin Davidson George Harapot O J. Whelan Pittman Bontrager Whelan Davin Harapot Jennie McCowan

Public School Art Winners Are Selected

Cedar Rapids selects winners for annual public school art show with awards in senior high and junior high categories. Prizes handed by Cedar Rapids Art Association and new officers elected for the four-score club.

Cedar Rapids F. Wallace Darling Marvin D. Cone Elizabeth Moeller Municipal Art Gallery Davenport Cedar Rapids Art Association Barbara Boyd Jean King Marianna Johnston Elsie Rae LeMont Bill Tate Joyce Libal John Bridell Joan Arthurs Francis Mally Tom Gaines Delores Andes James Mackey Barbara Birch Evelyn Jiroutek Roma Rosenberg Joyce Dwyer Beverly Nevins Richard Salome Jacqueline England Ronnie Fairbanks David Randolph Joanne Kubik Harold Comreid Mildred Biondo Sally Woodford Gloria Johnston Irvin Gerks Mildred Novotny Donna Tyner Kenneth Wolleat

Coe Music Department Recital Scheduled Saturday Evening

The Coe College Department of Music presents a student recital Saturday at 7 pm in Sinclair Memorial Chapel. Participants include Frank Broghammer Mary Jane Olson James Manley Russell Shafer Anna Armstrong David Kralik Barbara Jeanne Dahl Lot tie Wolf Frank Suchomel Barry McCabe Darwin VanSkike Stanley Roseberry Janet Straing Marilyn Parsons Mary Ann Brock Sally Strother and instructors Eleanor Houts Stanley Vesely Vida Rumbaugh Max Daehler Joesph Kitchin Howard Ellson and Harold Reeves.

Coe College Department of Music Sinclair Memorial Chapel Frank Broghammer Mary Jane Olson James Manley Russell Shafer Anna Armstrong David Kralik Barbara Jeanne Dahl Lottie Wolf Frank Suchomel Barry McCabe Darwin VanSkike Stanley Roseberry Janet Straing Marilyn Parsons Mary Ann Brock Sally Strother Eleanor Houts Stanley Vesely Vida Rumbaugh Max Daehler Joesph Kitchin Howard Ellson Harold Reeves

Mozart Club Meeting Scheduled at Y W C A This Saturday

The Mozart Club meets this Saturday at 1 p.m. at the YWCA for the final session of the season. Election of officers will occur and the program features Miss Virginia Ohmann Miss Alma Turechek and Miss Ellen Synacek guiding performances by Cynthia Smith Suzanne Lewellen Nancy Hogan Samantha Svoboda Ann Shuttleworth Charlotte Condon LaVon Felter Carlton Tlick Jeanette Prout Velma Rissmiller Beverly Ainsworth Jo Fran Kouba Doris Oswald and Marianne Filipi with a membership exam for new entrants to follow.

Mozart Club Y.W.C.A Virginia Ohmann Alma ‘Turechek Ellen Synacek Cynthia Smith Suzanne Lewellen Nancy Hogan Samantha Svoboda Ann Shuttleworth Charlotte Condon LaVon Felter Carlton Tlick Jeanette Prout Velma Rissmiller

St Pauls Youth Banquet Slated at 6 30 PM

St Pauls Methodist church hosts a Youth banquet sponsored by the Youth Fellowship this Saturday at 6 30 pm Dr F F Travis is the speaker Outstanding leaders in service will receive Youth Fellowship pins Girls may wear formals.

ST. Paul’s St. Paul’s Methodist Church Youth Fellowship F. F Travis

Margaret Bottome Circle of the King's Daughters Luncheon

The Margaret Bottome circle of the King’s Daughters met at Mrs. Walter Kahler’s home on 1931 Washington Avenue SE for a dessert luncheon. Funds were voted to support the cancer control program and new officers were installed.

Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters Walter Kahler Washington Avenue SE Cancer Control Fund Frank Jesina Leon Fitch the Coler Lenore Chapman Lister Martinek Jennie McCowan

Mt Mercy music department recital Sunday afternoon

Students of Mt Mercy junior college and academy music department present a recital Sunday at 2 30 p m in Mt Mercy college auditorium. Sister Mary de Lourdes heads the music department and extends a public invitation.

Mt. Mercy Junior ,College and Academy Music Department Mt. Mercy College Sister Mary de Lourdes

Pappenius Elected Chair of Four-Score Club

Mrs E W Pappenius at 1706 First Avenue E was elected chair of the Four-Score Club Thursday evening, succeeding Mrs John W Foster of 2922 Center Point Road NE. Mrs Richard May at 729 Memorial Drive SE was elected co chair. Other officers include Mrs Sidney B Clark, Thirtieth Street Drive SE, program chairman, Mrs Harold Moss, 2416 E Avenue NE, secretary treasurer, and Mrs Alfred Higgins, 1834 First Avenue, publicity chairman.

E. W. Pappenius First Avenue John W. Foster Center Point Road Richard May Memorial Drive Sidney B. Clark

Charles Steiners Host Cocktail Party at Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Steiner of 830 Fifth Avenue SE welcomed twenty guests Wednesday evening to a private cocktail party at their home. Local hosts shared light refreshments in a convivial gathering.

Charles Steiners Charles Steiner Fifth Avenue SE

Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs Lloyd R Bishop

Mrs Richard J Hampton of 1014 Tenth Street NE and Mrs Paul L Bailey of Hurley Virginia hosted a pink and blue shower at Wurster's tearoom on Wednesday evening honoring Mrs Lloyd R Bishop. Sixteen guests attended and enjoyed games and refreshments.

Richard J. Hampton Tenth Street Paul L. Bailey Hurley Wurster Lloyd R. Bishop

Elizabeth Chase Junior Circle Elects Officers At Hickey Home

The Elizabeth Chase Junior circle of the King's Daughters met at Mrs. H R Hickey's home on Thirtieth street drive SE. Officers elected were Deloris Hickey president Marie Hines vice president Jean Nelson secretary Darlene Eggle ave treasurer Elinore Stewart Jennie McCowan representative. Each girl spoke long distance with Beth Dodge Fort Madison director of the King's Daughters camp Camp Lookout Montrose.

Elizabeth Chase

McKinley High Prom Set With Together Theme

The McKinley high school senior prom adopts the Together theme and will run Saturday evening from 8 30 to 11 30 at the school. Paul Raftis serves as master of ceremonies and Delores Duarte is dance chairman with Rose Marie Cosgrove heading the coronation committee. The venue will feature pastel decorations and spring decor.

McKinley High School Paul Raftis Delores Duarte Rose Marie Cosgrove

Vic Miller and His Orcchestra Play Concert

Vic Miller and his orc chestra will perform a concert featuring fantasy inspired arrangements and whimsical humor at a local venue. The event promises a playful blend of music and theatrical whimsy with Miller leading the ensemble.

Queen Esther Circle Brunch Meeting Announced Officers Installed

Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters met for a Thursday brunch at 611 Second Street SW. Devotions were led by Mrs. F J Lightner. Annual reports were read and officers installed: president Mrs John Sweitzer, vice president Mrs Cooley, secretary Mrs C E Heaton, treasurer Mrs Ivan Miller, and representative Dr Jennie McCowan. Guest Mrs Richard Nazette attended.

Queen Esther King’s Daughters A. M. Cooley Second Street F J. Lightner L. A. Lower John Sweitzer Cooley C. E. Heaton Ivan Miller J. F. Beadle Jennie Mc Cowan Richeard Nazette

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Coe ST. Louis A. R. Zuercher Edward E Reilly Garden Drive Edwin C. Evans Forest Drive Beethoven Club Om Neert Killian Company Mrs. Riedel Margaret Circle Newman Icoe Music Department MT. Mercy van Ckes Kodak Baldridge Third St. SE McKinley High John Lisle Paul A. Reichle John and Paul Brenner Paradise Newman’s Shoe Department Shoe Department Red Cross NEW Man Newman's
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