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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1949

Page

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Dinner and Luncheon Planned for Mrs Schour

Two social events honor Mrs Esther Schour of Chicago, principal speaker for the Family Life Institute series Calling All Parents Again. A Wednesday dinner at 6 30 in the Roosevelt hotel Grant room precedes her first talk at the YWCA. A Friday noon luncheon in the Lincoln Jefferson room includes steering committee members and agency representatives.

Esther Schour Chicago Family Life Institute Y.W.C.A Schour Grant Room Roosevelt Hotel Marian Hunting W. H. Kohl Gordon DeLay Norman Lipsky Franklin Kemp Waldemar Argow Fred Winter Don Emery Harold Myron Maurine Hamblin Lewis Robbins Alice Bethel J. O. Downing Charlies Kreic Nancy Green Edna Herbst Andrew Kurth June Caldwell Lincoln-Jefferson Family Service Agency Advisory Board Public Welfare Bureau P.T.A

St Matthew's Students to Be in Recital

A group of St. Matthew's school music pupils will be presented in a recital this evening at 7:30. Participants include Rosemary Stufflebeam John Redmond Claudia Spitzenberger Kay Halloran James Murray Thomas Murray Frank Barvinek Pat Wallace Gail Shedek James Barvin ek Jack Tuttle Helen Rink Joanne Zak Janice Spencer Margaret Phipps Janet Zeman Ann Hasler Lee Cooper Zelma Jean Barta Mary Ann Vogl and Gloria Cessford. The orchestra will open the program.

St. Matthew’s School Rosemary Stufflebeam John Redmond Claudia Spitzenberger Kay Halloran James Murray Thomas Murray Frank Barvinek Pat Wallace Gail Shedek James Barvinek Jack Tuttle Helen Rink Joanne Zak Janice Spencer Margaret Phipps Janet Zeman Ann Hasler Lee Cooper Zelma Jean Barta Mary Ann Vogl Gloria Cessford

Idaho grandmother elected president of National PTA

Mrs. John E. Hayes of Twin Falls Idaho won the PTA presidency by a wide margin at the convention. Delegates elected Mrs Newton P Leonard as first vice president Dr Ralph H Ojemann as treasurer and Mrs Edward F Dixon as secretary.

Associated Press National Congress of Parents and Teachers Newton P. Leonard Providence R.I Ralph H. Oremann Iowa City John E. Hayes Twin Falls Idaho Edgar F. Dixson Little Rock Ark Hayes P.T.A Denver R. L Ralph H. Ojemann Iowa Guy Edward F. Dixon

Mozart Club Meeting Scheduled at YWCA Saturday

The Mozart club will convene Saturday at 1 p.m. at the YWCA for the final meeting of the club year. Officers will be elected and a program titled Nature in Music will be explained by Miss Marilyn Beards ley with counselor in charge Prof. Alma Turechek and Mrs. L. J. Twogood. Auditions for new members set for 8 p.m.

Mozart Club Y.W.C.A Marilyn Beardsley Alma Turechek L. J. Twogood Betty Riley A Kriz Bobby Cech Marilyn Homsey

Piano Pupils Presented by Prof Alma Turechek

Prof Alma Turechek of Coe College will present a piano recital at 7 30 p.m. in Marshall hall featuring junior students Anamarie Ubly Katharyn Barry Joe Miller Larry Wilkey Milton Kopecky Ann Holloway and school age learners Shirley Hamel Mary Ann Filipi Barbara Siebert Mary Helen Hickman Marilyn Beardsley Senior high and college students include Jane Dickinson Joan Henderson Collette Lewis Barbara Teeters Ann Rudin Alice Smith Eunice Kregel Charlotte Lazier and Bernice Bonesteel.

Alma Turechek Coe College Department of Music Marshall Hall Anamarie Ubly Katharyn Barry Joe Miller Larry Wilkey Milton Kopecky Ann Holloway Shirley Hamel Mary Ann Filipi Barbara Siebert Mary Helen Hickman Marilyn Beardsley Jane Dickinson Joan Henderson Collette Lewis Barbara Teeters Ann Rudin Alice Smith Eunice Kregel Charlotte Lazier Bernice Bonesteel

Cedar Rapids Police Auxiliary Breakfast Set for May

Cedar Rapids Police auxiliary members plan a May breakfast on May 25 at 9 a.m. in Bever Park Pavilion. Hostesses are Mrs. Leland Duncan as chairman and the Mines. Attendees should bring their own service. Participants include William Kudrna Murphy Davis Frank Bukacek Ray Murdock C. E. Farrington and Ralph Mikesell.

Cedar Rapids

Vinton Club Holds Bingo At Mrs Johnson’s Home

The Vinton club met Tuesday evening at 1401 Tenth street SE to play bingo. Prizes went to Mrs. James Bergen Mrs. Carl Popenhagen and Mrs. Ralph Jackson. Officers are Mrs. Earl Ferguson president Mrs. Harold L. Johnson secretary treasurer and Mrs. Harold Schultz calling chairman. Next meeting set for June 20 at Mrs. Schultz’s home 1003 E avenue NW.

Vinton Club Harold Johnson Tenth Street James Bergen Carl Popenhagen Ralph Jackson Earl Ferguson Harold L. Johnson Harold Schultz Schultz E Avenue NW

Mrs Grubich and son depart for Artesia after stay

Mrs George Grubich Jr and her son Paul leave Tuesday for their home in Artesia California after five weeks visiting Mrs Grubichs parents Mr and Mrs Frank T Lange at 1833 Washington avenue SE.

George Grubich, Jr Paul Artesia Calif

Hillbilly Hoe-Down at Cedar Rapids Lodge 262

Cedar Rapids lodge 262 of Western Bohemian Fraternal Association hosts a Hillbilly Hoe-Down at the C B J hall. Dancing from 9 to 1 with Jimmie Adams Orchestra. Tickets from entertainment committee members or the supreme office.

Cedar Rapids Lodge C.B.J. Hall Western Bohemian Fraternal Association Jimmie Adams Supreme Office

St Louis Woman Heads Missouri Valley Hadassah

Mrs Morris Snitzer of St Louis was reelected president of the Missouri Valley region of Hadassah at the three day Roosevelt hotel conference closing session. Rabbi Herman Schaalman spoke on immigration Jerusalem and church state relations while regional officers and board members were elected from several Midwest cities.

Morris Snitzer St. Louis Missouri Valley Hadassah Roosevelt Hotel Herman Schaalman Rabbi Schaalman Jerusalem Israel United States Prchijana M. L. Sherman Des Moines Harry Richmond Wichita Herman Licht Cedar Rapids Sadie Levin Kansas City Harold Furstenberg Ben Leibling St. Joseph Bernard Buxbaum Leo Gradinger Waterloo George Weisman Ottumwa Max Salniker Milton Scharff Belle Weiner Leo Pearlman Abe Marcus Herman Copaken Raymond Klass Minnie Offman Marshalltown Joseph Utschen Topeka Aaron Braverman Iowa City David Binswanger

Mrs Brainerd Visits Then Heads Home From Denver Route

Mrs. Frank Brainerd of San Diego California visited in the city a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Kacena 228 Fourteenth street NE. She formerly worked for The Gazette and now is with the San Diego Union. She will stop in Denver en route home.

Frank Brainerd San Diego Calif Robert Kacena Fourteenth Street Brainerd The Gazette San Diego Union Denver

Ladies Day at Indian Country Club Golf Results

Twenty seven golfers played in threesomes. Low threesome were Mrs Lee Hillbrunner Mrs B K Price and Mrs Les Edmonds. Low single was Mrs Gilbert Gordon. Other prizes went to Mrs A W Eastin and Mrs Walter H Barnum.

Indian Country Club Lee Hillbrunner B. K. Price Les Edmonds Gilbert Gordon A. W. Eastin Walter H. Barnum

Paula Grubhoffer Celebrates Third Birthday Party

Paula Marie Grubhoffer daughter of Edward and Mrs Grubhoffer celebrated her third birthday Tuesday at home 1530 Eighth Avenue SE Luncheon was served with pink and blue decorations Guests included Karen Kay Kun Pamela Hemann Coralie Fine Connie Prucha Craig Nunn Jolyon Ferguson Paul Olmstead and their mothers Mrs Grubhoffer was assisted by Mrs H Grime

Paula Marie Grubhoffer Edward Grubhoffers Eighth Avenue SE Grubhoffer H. Grime Karen Kay Kun Pamela Hemann Coralie Fine Connie Prucha Craig Nunn Jolyon Ferguson Paul Olmstead

Theta Chapter to Hear Miss Wagner at Dinner

Ruth H. Wagner of the Iowa State Education Association will address Theta chapter of Della Kappa Gamma at a Roosevelt hotel dinner. Her talk is titled Education for Peace and highlights her UNESCO and international affairs work. Also honored is Miss Henrietta Frank, retiring dean of girls at Wilson school.

Ruth H. Wagner Iowa State Education Association Theta Chapter Della Kappa Gamma Roosevelt Hotel Miss Wagner Midland ISEA Mexico City United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization National Commission Unesco Cleveland Grinnell College Advisory Board Henrietta Frank Wilson School Frank Washington, D. C

Mrs Florence Hardy Trossen Visiting West

Mrs Florence Hardy Trossen of Los Angeles, formerly of Cedar Rapids, is a guest in the home of J Alfred Witousek of Western.

Mrs. Trossen Alfred Witousek Florence Hardy Trossen Los Angeles Cedar Rapids J. Alfred Witousek Western

Navy Mothers Club Meeting at Community House

Navy Mothers club will meet Thursday morning at the Community House to sew for the veterans at Knoxville hospital. Following the potluck luncheon at noon, there will be a card party for members and their friends.

Navy Mothers Club Knoxville Hospital

Volunteer circle of King's Daughters lunch meeting

The Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday for lunch at the home of Mrs. Floyd Thompson. New officers installed by Mrs. Marvin Bishop include Mrs. S. E. Petersen as president, Mrs. T. M. Jakways as vice president, Mrs. Chester May as secretary, Mrs. Joe Stolar as treasurer, and Mrs. Fay Humbert with Dr. Jennie McCowen as representative. Devotions were read by Mrs. May, annual reports were given by committee chairmen, and the afternoon was spent finishing a layette for a needy family.

King’s Daughters Floyd Thompson Seventh Avenue SE Marvin Bishop S. E. Petersen T. M. Jakways Chester May Joe Stolar Fay Humbert Jennie McCowen May

Clarke College Club Communion at Immaculate Conception

Clarke college club members will receive communion in a group Sunday at 8 a.m. at Immaculate Conception church. Following the service they will go to Bishop's for breakfast.

Clarke College Club Immaculate Conception Church Bishop’s

YWCA Bike Club Plans Summer Thursday Rides

The YWCA Bike Club meets Thursdays at 6 p.m. starting this week at the YWCA for two to three hour rides during the summer. Over 20 people have signed up. no registration fee. Participants should bring bikes and sack lunches. for more information call Miss Kay Kough at 8169.

Y.W.C.A Kay Kough Kough

Chapter JI Hosts B I L Party At Cedar Rapids Club

Chapter JI of P. E. O. will entertain Friday evening at a B I L party and dinner for their husbands at the Cedar Rapids Country club. The committee includes Mr. and Mrs. H. W. McLaughlin, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hagan.

Chapter JI Cedar Rapids Country Club H. W. McLaughlin C. V. Griffin F. P. Hagan

Ruth circle hosts dessert luncheon and officer installation

The Ruth circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. Milroy Unzeitig's home on 1112 Twenty seventh Street NE. Officers installed included Mrs. Unzeitig as president and Mrs. Jack Holt as vice president, with Mrs. Ray S. Tapper as treasurer.

Ruth Circle The King’s Daughters Milroy Unzeitig Twentyseventh Street Unzeitig Jack Holt Ray S. Tapper Carl R. But

Community gathering notes and donations recorded

Iterfield and Mrs A C Barta with Dr Jennie McCowen as representative. Mrs Tapper presented Linn County union report. Eleven dollars donated to a needy family and five dollars to Camp Good Health. Guests included Mrs Leland Wilson and Mrs Ivan Lawson. Twenty one people attended at the home of Mrs Ed Underberg 1733 Higley Avenue SE.

Iterfield A. C. Barta Jennie McCowen Tapper Linn County Union Leland Wilson Ivan Lawson Ed Underberg Higley Avenue

Shower honors Miss Mary Carver of Fairfax

Miss Mary Carver of Fairfax was honored Tuesday evening at a shower hosted by Miss LaVenne Gib son and Miss LaVada Carter of 1259 Fourth Avenue SE. Twelve guests attended and participated in the celebration.

Mary Carver Fairfax LaVenne Gibson LaVada Carter Fourth Avenue SE Carver Will

Couple to Wed June 5 in Fairfax

A planned marriage is announced for a bride to be and Kenneth Buresh of Fairfax. The couple schedules a wedding for June 5.

Kenneth Buresh Fairfax

Secretaries Association Holds Dinner and Drive

The National Secretaries Association met Tuesday evening at the Montrose Hotel for dinner and a membership drive. Miniature maypoles and favors served as table decorations with piano numbers by Nancy Kay Zearing and a history talk by Sarah Ainsworth. Present were Agnes Andrie Clarise Allison Helen Kinney Rose Williams Mildred Krimlowski Lenore Martin and Genevieve Ricketts.

National Secretaries Association Montrose Hotel Nancy Kay Zearing Sarah Ainsworth Agnes’ Andrie Clarise Allison Helen Kinney Rose Williams Mildred Krimlofski Lenore Martin Genevieve Ricketts

Also Mentioned on This Page

ST. Matthew’s Royal Royal Typewriter Third Street Ojemann National P.T.A. Treasurer Joseph W. Eshelman Birmingham Ala National Congress Charles W. Ferguson Reader’s Digest C. R. Police Auxiliary Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Grubich California Lucy Satin Mts Nory Wrinkle Second Street C. R Indian Creek Theta Ruth Wagner Hush-a Dial Srd St Ethyl Spitler Culicauay Y.W.C.A. Bike Club B. U HAT Shop Newman White Sewing Machines AB TD Furriers
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