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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1941

Page

13

Mrs. Louis Sila Named Beethoven Club Head

Mrs Louis Sila elected president of Beethoven club at annual dinner and meeting held at the YMCA. Officers elected included Miss Josephine Batchelder vice president and Mrs Homer Hill recording secretary. Five high school seniors and one Coe College student performed in a program arranged by Miss Batchelder.

Louis Sila Beethoven Club Josephine Batchelder Homer Hill Bernice Zvacek Lester Baldwin Frances Swab Louis H. Sila Coe College Miss Batchelder Charlotte Trewin Franklin Mozart Club Bill Moore Bass McKinley Mary Ellen Dennis Roosevelt High School Maurine Hamblin Handel Meyerbeer Lohr Invictus Hunn Miss Hamblin MacDowell Gipsy Alispore Ie Sarasate Irene Glanedakis Anis Glanedakis Ruth Hemmer Chopin Kathleen Check Glenn O. Fletcher Leo Peiffer

First Christian church to stage Ode of Song musical Friday

The informal spring musical by the First Christian church choir and soloists will be Friday at 8 15 p m in the church small auditorium. Admission is free. Mrs E J Carey guides the story of the journey while the choir and soloists perform. Singers include Dora Cargin Leora Frutchey Alice Spevacek Edgar King Lincoln Zarub Wendl Andrle and Mrs R A Livingston at piano with Edna Barrett Jackson directing a double trio.

First Christian Church E. J. Carey Dora Cargin Leora Frutchey Alice Spevacek Edgar King Lincoln Zarub Wendl Andrle Mrs. R. A. Livingston Edna Barrett Jackson Anne Hockaday Norma McSkimming Frances Adams Marjorie Mercer

Wed In Church At Edgewood

Mr and Mrs John Kearney of Clutter announce the marriage of their daughter Gertrude of Cedar Rapids to Richard W Burrows of Belle Plaine. The ceremony was held Saturday at 8 am at St Mark's church Edgewood by Rev J P Hamill uncle of the bride. Gertrude graduate of Traer high school and Cedar Rapids Business college, employed in Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce office for three years, member of Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi. Burrows a Belle Plaine high school graduate associated with Burrows Publishing of Belle Plaine. They reside at 1004 Eighth Ave Belle Plaine.

John Kearney Clutter Gertrude Cedar Rapids Richard W. Burrows O. C. Burrows Belle Plaine St. Mark’s Church Edgewood J. P. Hamill Traer High School Cedar Rapids Business College

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Elect Officers

Mrs. A. W. Plock was elected president of the Alpha Xi Delta Mothers' club at a Tuesday meeting held at 1915 Blake boulevard SE. Luncheon preceded voting. Officers chosen include Mrs. McKim as vice-president secretary Mrs. J. A. Clay and treasurer Mrs. E. F. Borschel.

A. W. Plock Alpha Xi Delta Mothers’ Club Blake Boulevard L. L. McKim L. L. Smith McKim J. A. Clay E. F. Borschel

Travelers Return Home From Short And Long Trips

Cedar Rapids society welcomes travelers home from trips of various durations. Blanche Krebs returns from six months in Hollywood with Mary Ives Anderson. Ernest and Mrs. Anderson come back from Cherokee after a five day visit. J E Cumberland returns from wintering in Miami and travels through Washington, New York, Boston, and New England.

Cedar Rapids Society Blanche Krebs Pleasant Drive Hollywood Calif Mary Ives Anderson Irvin Ford Marion Krebs Ernest W. Anderson Eighteenth Street

Murray Family Visiting in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Edward M Murray of Pasadena California are spending time in Cedar Rapids visiting the Murray family. They are staying with Dr Frederick G Murray and Mrs Murray at 1829 B avenue NE and with Mrs Edward Murray’s sister Mrs Ernest R Moore and Mr Moore at 536 Knollwood drive SE.

Edward M. Murray Pasadena Calif Cedar Rapids Mr. Murray Frederick G. Murray Murray Avenue NE Edward Murray Ernest R. Moore Mr. Moore Knollwood Drive

Lange couple relocate to new Crescent Street home

Dr and Mrs Thomas F Lange move Saturday from 1965 C Avenue NE to a new residence at 330 Crescent Street SE marking a suburban relocation.

Mrs. Lange Thomas F. Lange C Avenue NE Crescent Street SE

Jones family to attend Dorothy Jones nursing graduation in Chicago

Mr and Mrs Robert L Jones and their son Charles will travel to Chicago on Thursday for the graduation that evening of their daughter Dorothy Day Jones from the Michael Reese hospital school of nursing.

Robert L. Jones M Avenue NE Charles Chicago Dorothy Day Jones Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing

Ambar Grotto Auxiliary Plans Guest Night at Home

Ambar Grotto auxiliary will entertain the wives of visiting prophets and candidates at a guest night party to be held Saturday at Mrs Rollin Frink’s home 2552 Country Club Parkway SE. Social hour begins at 8 p m with cards and refreshments. Members should bring their own table service and reserve by Thursday evening with Mrs Cecil Miller 6843 if not contacted by telephone. Transportation requests may also be directed to Mrs Miller.

Ambar Grotto Rollin Frink Country Club Parkway SE Cecil Miller

Picnic supper at Daniels park hosted by May Frick class

About fifty people attended a picnic supper at Daniels park Tuesday evening hosted by the May Frick class of the First Christian Church. Arrangements were organized by the social committee chaired by Mrs. Merrill Smith.

Daniels Park May Frick First Christian Church Merrill Smith

Roosevelt P T A Plans Zaragueta Play

Roosevelt P T A sponsors performance of Zaragueta the commencement play on Saturday at 8 p m in the Roosevelt auditorium.

Roosevelt P. T. A Zaragueta Roosevelt Auditorium

Social calendar fills with prenuptial parties for May weddings

Busy week of social events centers on upcoming marriage plans. Brides and grooms elect, including Miss Virginia Knox and Lynn Pratt, plus Miss Peggy Stewart and Robert E. Yaw, are feted at picnics, dinners, and showers hosted by local families such as the Hills and Loomises, with gatherings around homes on Meadowbrook Drive SE and Park Avenue SE. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark.

Harriett Swain Third Avenue SE Don D. Sullivan Fifth Avenue SE Wapsipinicon River Virginia Knox Lynn Pratt Philadelphia Peggy Stewart Robert E. Yaw Guy E. Hillier Meadowbrook Drive Meadowbrook

Mrs. Cullman Elected Linn O E S President

Mrs Louis Cullman of Cedar chapter O E S was elected president of the Linn County Past Matrons assembly at the annual meeting in Mount Vernon at the Masonic hall. Other Cedar chapter officers for the next year include vice president Mrs E D Manilaw and secretary-treasurer Mrs Edna Duncan. Mrs Dana Wilcox presided at the luncheon attended by 79 guests with welcome by Florence Siggins and response by E L Bigger.

Louis Cullman Cedar O.E.S Linn County Masonic Hall Mount Vernon E. D. Manilaw Edna Duncan Dana Wilcox Vernon

Ronald Stetzel to Perform Piano Recital at Coe College

Prof Grace Swab presents Ronald Stetzel pianist in a junior recital Thursday at 8 15 p m in Sinclair Memorial chapel He is assisted by Leatta Jorgensen soprano and Jeanne Anderson accompanist The program features Beethoven Schubert Prokofiev Albeniz and Humann with organ accompaniment by Drexel Mollison and notes Stetzel is a Coe College piano major and vesper choir member

Grace Swab Coe College Music Department Ronald Stetzel Sinclair Memorial Chapel Leatta Jorgensen Paul S. Ray Jeanne Anderson Swab Ronald Coe Vesper Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Lewis Stetzel Spirit Lake

Emil Novy Honored On Birthday by Cuhel Family

Emil Novy was honored on his birthday with a Sunday party hosted by his brother in law Lumir Cuhel and sister at their home. Euchre prizes went to Mrs A M Ulch John Novotny Mrs Charles Sponar and Milo Novy. Guests included local friends and family from Tiffin North Liberty Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.

Emil Novy Lumir A. Cuhel A. M. Ulch John Novotny Charles Sponar Milo Novy Donald Bowman Tiffin Julia Novy Joe Elien Jean Ann North Liberty Cedar Rapids Iowaity

Miss Lillian Sodoma Visits Los Angeles Parents

Miss Lillian Sodoma of Los Angeles is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sodoma, at 1016 Ninth Street SE.

Lillian Sodoma Los Angeles Mrs Edward Sodoma Ninth Street

Louise Leibert Circle Installs Officers in Tea Room

Louise Leibert circle of King’s Daughters met for installation of officers at the Commonwealth Tea Room. New president Mrs. Robert M. Chapman. vice president Mrs. E. R. Moen. secretary Mrs. A. R. Glasier. treasurer Mrs. J. E. Killinger. representative Mrs. David Lehti. Retiring president Mrs. F. W. Niesz received a silver Maltese cross and chain.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters Commonwealth Tea Room A. N. Hamiston Robert M. Chapman E. R. Moen A. R. Glasier J. E. Killinger Jennie McCowen David Lehti F. W. Niesz

Corsage fundraiser supports Camp Good Health

The circle donated 135 boxes of gelatin and $80 to Camp Good Health. The next meeting is June 9 at Marion Country Club followed by a group visit to the camp.

Camp Good Health Marion Country Club

Mothers of Kappa Delta Plan Thursday Luncheon Meeting

The Mothers' club of Kappa Delta sorority will hold a luncheon and business session on Thursday at 1 pm in the sorority rooms. Hostesses are Mrs. Raymond Benson and Mrs. H. M. Threlkeld.

Mothers’ Club of Kappa Delta Sorority Raymond ‘Benson H. M. Threlkeld

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Howard Benninghoff Anna Denkman R. D. Taylor Luella Mayes North Irene Gianedakis Wilson High School Kathleen Check Alpha XI Delta America Swerl Edward Murrays P.T.A. Meetings Roosevelt Alice King Mary Louise Wingert Marion Wing Charlotte Wing Wing Sixth Avenue SE Jeanne Hamblin Irene Power Elsie Power Evelyn Callier Arthur Stanaway Frank Minshall H. D. Wingert Frank Wing Florence Martin Charles E. Loomis Robert C. Rice Loomis Arthur Snouffer Dorothy Snouffer Anna Calderwood Jane Rice Augusta Kruger Burton Byers Helen Hubbard Edith Amen Kathryn Loomis Maude LaPorte Madge Copenhagen The Capital Denmark Waldstein Ophelia Albeniz Miss Jorsensen Drexel Mollison Eleanor Tey Orotg Coats Kappa Delta S. Arrid American Institute of Laundering Arrid Serley Jer Alea Wolf Second Street Ana
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