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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
6
John Carey was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Community Players at a combined meeting of the old and new boards. He succeeds Lael Ray Abbott. The event followed a lawn picnic at the E. J. Carey home with multiple members assisting in refreshments.
Mrs Chadima entertained at the Country club luncheon in compliment to Mrs Josephine Tanton of Washington Indiana and Mrs R E Buchanan of Chicago. Mrs Tanton and Edward Bacon of Washington are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs E J Lattner at 310 Nineteenth street SE. Mrs Buchanan is a guest of her sister Miss Edlee Robertson at Commonwealth apartments.
Mrs Sumner D Quarton at 2232 Linden Drive SE entertained sixteen book club members and guests at a luncheon Tuesday. After the meal she reviewed Provence by Ford Madox Ford, with out of town guests Mrs Willard C Stuckslager and Mrs Harold Van Meter of Lisbon and Mrs Nell Cumming of Mount Vernon attending.
Mrs John Lund of St Ansgar visits Mr and Mrs Henry J Hromek at 715 Second Avenue SW. She previously stayed in Mount Vernon with son Jerry Lund a student at Cornell College.
Mrs Frank Witwernes returns to 320 Crescent Drive SE after a five day visit with friends in Chicago and with Mr and Mrs George J Jaeger in Lake Forest TL
Mrs. Warne J. Foster of 7304 Hillcrest Drive SE entertained eight members of her bridge club today at the Country Club for an afternoon gathering.
Raymond Klass was re elected president of the Senior Hadassah at Beth Jacob synagogue. Vice president A W Bass was re elected. New officers include recording secretary Nathan Greenberg and corresponding secretary Jack Yager. Directors for another year are Carl Ettinger A Kopel H Licht Morris Bugenstein and K Goldstein. Annual luncheon set for June 4 at the Montrose hotel.
Mrs Harriet Wolfe hosted the O E G bridge club at 416 Center Point Road NE on Tuesday. Prizes were won by Mrs J A Hanus Mrs W F Michalicek and Mrs W W Wal.
Business and Professional Women of Cedar Rapids held a yearend dinner dance at the Country Club with guests from Anamosa Maquoketa and Muscatine. Imogen Emery introduced attendees. Officers for next year were installed as Edith Stocker led service with musical numbers and group singing.
Miss Frances Norton entertained at her Crystal shower at 526 Forest Drive SE in compliment to Miss Evelyn Hall who is to marry John M Stearns on June 5. Guests included Marye Elyn Borschel Doris Garner Betty Kay Catherine Montillon Evelyn Hall Jean Hall and Mrs Harry Hall. Mrs Hall won high prize at bridge.
Miss Catherine Connell and Dr. John Connell of Des Moines visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Connell at 1521 A venue NE recently.
Pre nuptial events honor Miss Ann Bolton and Ralph G Hubbell of Buffalo New York with a luncheon tea and buffet supper ahead of their Friday evening wedding Elizabeth Carey hosts a buffet at her home 2317 Grande avenue SE with eighteen guests and flowers white lilies of the valley. Mrs Isaac B Smith hosts an afternoon tea at Country Club Drive SE with Wilhelmina Hamilton Malcolm Bolton and others pouring. Mrs John C Reid hosts a noon luncheon at 517 Vernon Drive SE for Miss Bolton and a long list of guests including Mrs W W Hamilton and Mrs Malcolm Bolton.
Mrs Leo W Larson of 1820 Higley Avenue SE has left for Milwaukee and Antigo Wisconsin to visit relatives and friends.
About fifty members of the local American Association of University Women met at Miss Mary Wroitishek’s home for the year’s final gathering. Miss Evelyn Street, president, led a business session and changes to meeting dates were approved. Miss Alice Page and Miss Grace Brownell spoke, detailing Crosby Hall in London and Alaska travel routes.
Mrs Rosetta Kazebier hosts the Progressive club at 229 Fifth Street NE on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Members will spend the afternoon sewing at her home.
Mrs Wells C Peck was elected president of the Camp Fire Guardians association at the annual picnic supper in Ellis park rose garden. Other officers include Miss Noel Newell as vice president and Mrs Don Kraut as secretary treasurer.
Mrs. Paul S. Ray was elected president of the Pi Beta Phi sorority alumnae at a meeting in the home of Mrs. C Ward Macy 2017 Washington avenue SE on Tuesday evening. Other officers include Miss Lavinia Forsythe vice president Miss Ira Lippincott corresponding secretary Mrs. Thomas Crabbe recording secretary and Miss Rosemary Roth treasurer. Mrs E W Spence spoke on flowers after the business session and a picnic supper was served by Mrs Macy assisted by Mrs V C Shut Pevarth and Mrs Herbert Kilan.
Mrs C J Lynch of 312 Nassau Street SE opens her home garden and lawn for a silver tea and lawn party sponsored Friday from 3 to 5 by division No 1 of St Pauls Methodist church Ladies Aid society.
A week of Mother’s Day events featured Girl Reserves entertaining mothers with tea, music, and plays. Franklin, Roosevelt, and Wilson units presented performances directed by Ruth Fleck, Marguerite Grime, Edith Benson, and others, with speeches by Jean Tomlinson and hosts at P. T. A. meetings.
Fashion notes advise lighter airier scents for summer wear with two scent groups. Delicate flower fragrances suit refined outfits while spicier blends echo outdoorsy sports and casual styles. Ensemble use is recommended with powder toilet water and perfume in coordinated placements. Tomorrow: Culottes and shorts for tennis.
Alumni of Phi Kappa Tau will elect officers after a 7 p.m. dinner meeting at the Commonwealth Tea Room. Ted Sealy is making arrangements for the dinner meeting.
A meeting at Mrs. W. H. Bontrager's home featured the worlds W C T U president Ella Boole's message read by Mrs. J. H. Rhoades, child health day remarks, poems on mothers, a Chinese legend tale, and a report on alcohol instruction in 164 rural schools. refreshments were served.
The Silver Chain circle of the Junior King's Daughters met at Margaret Mae Stone's home at 1817 Park Avenue SE for a business session. Members are creating a scrap book for the Community house and donated $1.50 to Camp Good Health. The next meeting will be at Ruth Barish's home at 2036 Park Avenue SE to discuss a picnic.
A fragmentary report covers Shonka Kicnd presiding at a Pine Att Lyoup event in Virginia. It mentions speakers Frances Rousse, S. Vi Shomka, Esther trait, and Esther toasts, plus musical interludes and stage details like a platform of waka tu dolls and a Creech Fine Arts chorus setup.
The Grand Avenue Presbyterian church sponsors a silver gift event Thursday from 3 to 5 at 300 Nineteenth Street, home of Mr. RP Taylor. Friends of the church are invited to attend.
Mrs. Ray Saroyer acted as hostess for the My T Fine Bridge Club gathering at her home 1057 F Avenue NW. Miss Frances Weingard attended as a guest. Prizes went to Mrs. J H Stevenson and Mrs. T C Ross for high score. Miss Alice Phillipson won the traveling prize. Other attendees included Miss Mary Bickerter Bernadine Boyle Mrs J Robertson and Miss Jennie Lindquist.
Ten members presented a crew act play Tuning Up for the Wedding at the YMCA Tuesday evening under Miss Ida McQuin. Cast included Bernice Dougall Vivian Conway Betty Morgan Christine Bjomsen Marie Hromek Eileen Brockman Adeline Feisler Virginia Stevens and Ed McManus. Delores Polansky and Margaret Ann Millburn sang and tap danced after the play. Miss McQuin received roses from J G T representative Vera Mae Melton at the end.
Members gathered for a picnic hosted by Gladys Balous at 1499 Sixth Avenue SE Tuesday evening. Hostesses included Helen Dick Gert rude Steege Marjorie Eaton and Frances Brown. Twenty eight members attended with Rosaleen Dietz winning first prize at balance and Eunice Lamtertier taking the consolation award in a recent club contest.
Mrs Kenneth Correll of 42 Sixteenth Street SE invites members of the King’s Daughters to a gathering at her home Friday at 8 p.m. for a collection drive and social event.
Mrs Amanda Berres presented a group of space pupils in a recital Tuesday evening in her studio at the Frigs Building.
A fragmented society notice lists individuals connected to Mina Schamuekokr and a Vernon man, with names of relatives and guests at a Monday event. The text includes references to Miss Dorothy, Dr and Wig Co Schamberger, and multiple attendees from Mount Vernon and surrounding areas.
The first dance of the season at age W. CAL is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. The event benefits the Wapsie camp fund and is open to boys and girls out of school and those in geherl. An hour show and committee changes involve listed names.
Mrs. Lloyd Hendrickson hosted a holiday gathering for the Idle A While club at Mrs. Charles Slecmia’s home 1807 Hamilton Street SW Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Kennedy and Mrs. Curtis Johnson The next meeting is June 4 at Mrs. Ezra Fields 607 Eighth Avenue SE
Members of the Cedar Baird Women’s Club nature and garden department will meet at Bills Park Thursday at 9 am for a May breakfast. Those joining the hike preceding the breakfast are asked to meet at the park not later than 8:00 am.
The Happy Homemakers Sun day School class of Wesominsees Presbyterian church held a picnic supper and business session Tuesday evening at Bever Park. Hostesses were directors Tereald I. Roland and Mrs. L. Ming.
Elizabeth Jacus wins the Coe College Wives' club poetry contest and the Hromek prize of 3 dollars for I'll See You Less Up. Virginia Weld earns second prize of 2 dollars for Lament of the Maidens. Ray Pierce's Plea to Contemporary Poet chosen best overall. Pierce had already won the short story contest and was ineligible for this phase.
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