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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1936
Page
7
Mrs O M Ainsworth plans to depart soon for Seattle Washington. Attendees included Mesdames Ainsworth John E Randa J J Hervert Harry Gates F E Bish ton Harry Christy and Victor Carlson.
Mrs Harold Soper was elected president of Chi Omega sorority alumnae at a supper in NW. Other officers include Mrs Irma Austin as vice president Miss Helen Burt secretary Mrs Wal ter Hutchinson treasurer and Miss Frances Walder corresponding secretary. Hutchinson was chosen as delegate to the national convention in June 1923 at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.
Katherine Franken was elected regent of the Mayflower chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at a breakfast hosted by Mrs. W. Eden. Forty members attended. Officers retained included Carl D. Thomas vice regent and Mrs. Earl Coffing recording secretary. Outgoing officers include Mrs. Treichler, Mrs. Clark Beems, and Mrs. W. F. Cooper.
Miss Virginia Paul was elected president of the Beethoven club at its annual meeting and picnic dinner held Friday evening at the First Congregational church. About sixty members attended. A burlesque program featured the event with many members taking part and Edna Mae Hardy performing a tap dance.
The Brass Button study club of the Daughters of Union Veterans met at Mrs. Bert Rickard's home. Members answered roll call with current events and discussed Our National Forests and Iowa In Literature. No more meetings until September.
Mrs. R. E. Nevius hosted a Thursday bridge luncheon at 1713 Third Avenue SE in honor of Mrs. H. M. Long who will soon depart for Kansas City Missouri. Guests included Mrs. A. L. Taylor Mrs. H. A. Horan Mrs. G. Y. Swartzendruber Mrs. R. A. Long Mrs. G. E. Sweeten Mrs. Earhart Bachmann and Mrs. C. C. Cunningham.
The Z. T. Cook Woman's Relief Corps held a Thursday picnic dinner with fifty two members and Marion visitors from Robert Mitchell corps No. 126. Commander Simeon S. Haun and several comrades attended. Mrs. Carolyn E. Hansen spoke and read a poem. Abbie Shaffer Sheldon and Adeline Baptry were initiated. Preparations were announced for Memorial day and the fifty third annual convention in Des Moines June 7-10.
Mrs Charles Newman welcomed Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters to 1355 F avenue NW Thursday afternoon. Mrs Ed Miller led devotions and members voted to donate 3 to Camp Good Health. The group sewed and planned a June 4 picnic luncheon at Ellis Park for their final meeting and officer elections.
Leola A. Zavodsky hosted the E T C club at 811 Oakland NE Wednesday evening. Miss Dorothy Morris was initiated. After a dinner at the Amanas, bridge games awarded prizes to Eleanor Birnie first and Rachael Griffith consolation.
Miss Irene Teets of Mill edgeville Illinois Leila McDermott of Lohrville and Gertrude Ilten of Cedar Rapids were initiated to the second degree at Coe College chapter rooms Saturday morning in a Kappa Delta ceremony.
Miss Ruth Nehls daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Nehls of 125 Twenty six Street Drive SE was presented as queen of the Coe college junior prom at Danceland Friday evening. She is a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.
Camp Hitaga near Troy Mills hosts Camp Fire Girls for a weekend. Groups from St Pauls Methodist Westminster Trinity and Kitanka attend with guardians and sponsors accompanying members. Several members travel Friday and Saturday for full Sunday activities and overnight stays.
The Trinity Methodist church girls work committee plans a Camp Fire tea at the church on June 6 at 2 p.m. The meeting at Mrs. H. N. Steele’s home, 251 Thirteenth Street NW, re elected officers: Steele chairwoman Buffington vice chairwoman Gard secretary Harmon treasurer. Also present were Mesdames Chase Wells Rohn Abernathy and Bokorney.
Miss Irma Voss daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Voss 1313 Third Avenue SW wed Gilbert Schmidt son of Mr and Mrs Charles Schmidt of Watkins Tuesday at 9 PM at St Patrick's church Rev D G Peters officiated Attendance included Miss Marie Voss sister of the bride and Miss Sylvia Stallman of Fairfax Richard Schmidt and Alphonse Erger served as attendants Cathryn Collins sang with Mrs Charles Keel at the organ About 35 guests at a reception at the bride's home and 700 friends and relatives attended the reception and dance in Norway Mrs Schmidt employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Mr Schmidt farms near Watkins and they will make their home.
Miss Violet E. Carolyn Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Wilson of Coggon wed James Robertson son of Mrs Isa belle Robertson of Marion on May 14 in Marion conducted by Rev C E Krog. The couple will reside near Palo where Robertson farms.
Mrs F A Ingram entertained Harmony Eight members at a farewell luncheon held at Ford Hopkins on Thursday honoring a departing member.
Mrs Louis Whitney and Mrs Harold Kemper hosted about fifty guests Thursday at Mrs Kemper’s home in honor of Mrs Sylvester Lattimer the former Emma Schillig daughter of Mr and Mrs C Schillig Cedar Rapids prior to her secret marriage December 28 1935 Mr Lattimer is son of Mr and Mrs James Lattimer Cedar Rapids A wedding cake marked the table and pink green and orchid themed umbrella favors complemented the event
Mrs. Ella Wilmer, temple mother of Winter temple No 78, Pythian Sisters, was honored at a Mothers day program. Dorothy Johnson led a Sunday school class from Trinity Methodist Church in a play assisted by Gladys Rohn Helen Leeks and Bertha Buffington. James Taggart played accordion solos and Lydia Buchan Beatrice Redies presented another play. Refreshments were served.
Miss Nadine Fiala celebrated her fourteenth birthday at a party at her home 1044 F Avenue NW. Guests included Serene Blivas Clifford Drummey Dorothy Peck Joseph Wall Janette Dennis Paul Burlingame Marilyn Jean Thompson Dick Smith Betty Jean Ensign Paul Christopherson and Birdie Fiala.
Mrs. J H Frey hosted the Easy Aces bridge club at her Linn Boulevard SE residence on Thursday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. D R Potter and Mrs. Frey for their play.
Mrs Henry Kendall of 904 Sixth Avenue SE entertained Jolly Ramblers on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs R H Leinbaugh and Mrs Kendall.
Mr and Mrs J E Achey of 110 Kenmore street NE have returned after spending three weeks in Hot Springs Arkansas.
Mason City reports an excited motorist found a man lying by the highway. Sheriff J M Roberton, coroner, and undertaker arrived to confirm death, only to learn the man was just tired and resting on the shoulder.
Miss Alma Krall of 2010 Third Street SW suffered a sprained neck at 9 45 p m Friday when the car she rode in with Clyo Castle 25 of Marion collided with a machine driven by Alvin Benesh of Swisher at the Twelfth avenue Ninth street SE intersection Neither driver was injured
At the Iowa Lions convention in Fort Dodge three governors were elected. Rev. C. W. Hautzenrader of Fort Dodge to lead district 9A, Ernest Gundling of Cedar Rapids district 9B, and E. A. Mattson of Council Bluffs district 9C. The 1937 convention will be at Muscatine.
A remark portrays Mary as spending thirty dollars weekly on groceries while urging a poor family to manage on six dollars weekly, drawing sharp responses about budgeting and social expectations.
The excerpt argues science guides social rights over individual ones and discusses whether women returning to home life would ease men's burdens. It notes that many home tasks once created wealth and that women’s employment outside the home is a complex issue with no single solution. It also quotes a physician on male ego from age twenty five to fifty five, describing the era of active life and its faults.
Practical booklet announced by The Cedar Rapids Gazette. Dr Wiggam promotes a self improving guide on personality development for readers of Lets Explore Your Mind and asks applicants to send costs and a stamped self addressed envelope.
The piece argues that public statements about human nature often reveal little, noting varied traits from unselfish to cautious. It asks if it is easier to teach an old golfer or a beginner, answering that learners with less to unlearn improve, while older business men resist change. it promotes a booklet for three cents with a self addressed stamped envelope.
Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission heard fresh objections Friday to extending emergency freight surcharges set to expire July 1. The American Newspaper Publishers Association and the Minneapolis Traffic Association represent shipping interests, with final arguments due Saturday as Class 1 railroads push for permanence. Shippers including Iowa packers and malt producers urged alternatives amid shifts to trucks and concerns over iron ore and anthracite charges.
Yorkville Ohio reports James Kellis, a high school graduate, who already earned a Greek high school diploma in Egypt and plans to return there to teach foreign languages.
Anna McMinds named Executrix of I McMinds estate in Linn County Iowa on May 15 1936. Creditors asked to make immediate payment and file claims with J M Tallman attorney Linn County District Court.
In probate No 13478 the District Court of Linn County Iowa notices the estate of Susan Kraut deceased. The notice lists heirs and interested persons and states an application to sell certain real estate in Linn County. A hearing is set for June 3 at 9 o’clock. objections must be filed with the clerk.
McKinley high school seniors presented Peg O My Heart in the auditorium. Rosann Shomler starred as Peg with a strong singing voice and engaging stage presence while Harlan Dobrey and the supporting cast delivered convincing performances.
The Republican state convention adopted a resolution urging Col. Frank Knox for President. Described as a militant leader, Knox was cheered by some delegates and opposed by others. The measure confirmed support from the April preferential primary while directing eight delegates at large to vote for Knox.
IOWA CITY AP Edgar Coch rane of Keokuk was elected editor of Frivol the University of Iowa humor magazine. He will succeed Vernon Anderson of Des Moines. Jack Barlass of Des Moines was re elected business manager of the magazine.
A receiver seeks court authority to sell Linn County Iowa property for 550 dollars cash. Irregular Government Lot parcel includes Lots 3 6 7 and 1 part 1 of Lot 1, Government Lot 5, Sec 11, T83N R8W. May 29 1936 at 9 pm Cedar Rapids Court House. Higher bids in writing may be accepted.
Court in Linn County Iowa notes one file by First Trust and Savings Bank Cedar Rapids as administrator with will annexed seeking construction of an ante nuptial settlement made June 1925 between Frank Pecha and Filomena Zick. District Court order May 22 1986 schedules hearing on June 1936. Heirs and claimants warned to protect rights with attorney.
Captain Hastings recalls the struggle with the Big Four while Poirot lies dead and a hidden traitor warns Hastings to return to South America. The countess Vera Rossakoff and a mysterious Number Four figure surface as Hastings presses for clues to Claude Darrell and the gang’s plans.
Notice is given that bids for school property will be opened at 8 M. Ma. The undersigned reserves the right to accept or reject any bid. Secretary notes this is a continuation.
Roosevelt seniors staged Captain Applejack a lively production with strong performances from Kenneth White as Ambrose Applejohn Helen Taber as Anna Voleska Edwin Youtzy as the Hindu mystic and cook and Wilma Wykle in a bright Aunt Agatha role. Director Roberta Sheets earned top credit for the show and the stylized sets aided the large cast.
W G Bailey 82 a Keswick Iowa resident for 78 years died at an Iowa City hospital from injuries after a basement fall at his Keswick home He was born near Cincinnati in 1854 married Mary Walton in 1875 and lived on a farm near Keswick since 1890 Survived by wife a son two daughters nine grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral at his home Sunday 2 PM with Rev Robert Brown of the Methodist church officiating Burial in Bailey Cemetery Pallbearers named.
Editors of the University of Kansas Sour Owl humor magazine were ordered to issue a clean edition. They left one page blank inviting readers to write in their own off color stories, signaling a reform request by campus authorities.
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