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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1940

Page

3

Alice Thompson to Visit Two Weeks

Miss Alice Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Thompson 1743 Sixth Avenue SE will arrive Friday for a two week visit at the home of her aunt She has resigned as a teacher in Shelby Iowa and has accepted a position as a cataloguer at the Quaha public library She will assume her new duties June and will be given a leave of absence from February to June to complete her library degree at Columbia University New York Her mother who has been visiting relatives in Omaha will accompany her home.

Alice Thompson J. W. Thompson Sixth Avenue SE Shelby Qua Ha Columbia University New York Omaha

Birthday Party Held for Frank Roper Jr

Frank Robert Roper celebrates his seventh birthday with an afternoon party at his parents home 2018 Sixth Avenue South. Guests include Larry Lee Larsen Mary Platt Deane Lindh Davie Ferguson Arthur Krebs Karen Anderson and Frank J Whaley.

Frank Robert Roper Frank Roeper Sixth Avenue Si Larry Lee Larsen Mary Platt Deane Lindh Davie Ferguson Arthur Krebs Karen Anderson Frank J. Whaley

Round Of Parties To Honor Guests In City

Luncheons teas and dinners honor out of town guests as banners fly. Mrs Emma Watson Haskell of Pasadena was the guest at a Friday luncheon for twelve hosted by Mrs David Turner. Separate events include a dinner for Mrs Haskell by Mr and Mrs Harry Hunter and a buffet and dance at the Cedar Rapids Country Club for Lieut and Mrs R M Mackinnon. Additional hosts include Mr and Mrs H C Burleson and Mr and Mrs T Warrriner for visiting Californians Harwood and Mrs Warriner.

Robert S. Conks Emma Watson Haskell Pasadena Calif David Turner Twenty-third Street R M Mackinnon Indianhead Hawai H. C. Burleson Twenty-first Street T Ro Warriner Forest Drive Harwood Warriner Los Gatos

Junior League to Broadcast Health Program Monday

The Junior League of Cedar Rapids will present a program over station WMT Monday at 3:45 p.m. linked to the summer health round-up by the Parent-Teacher Council. The children's theater will dramatize Child Health Foundations with cast members Mrs. Donald FT Barnes, Mrs. Robert R Clark II and Edward M Sohoda Jr.

Junior League of Cedar Rapids WMT Parent-Teacher Council League Children's Child Health Foundations Donald FT. Barnes Robert R Clark II Edward M. Sohoda

Billie Riordan Dances in Miami Recital

Billie Riordan, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Edward C Clark, performed in five scenes at the Mae Rose Follies in Miami on May 17. Her solo piece Spirit of the Terpsichore showcased six years of study.

Billie Riordan Edward C. Clark Grande Avenue See Miami Beach Fla Miami Billie

Mrs G A Kay Hosts Birthday Dinner for Mrs Linge

Mrs G A Kay of 2232 Country Club Parkway SE will host a dinner Friday for twelve guests to honor Mrs Carl K Linge on her birthday.

G, A. Kay Linge G A. Kay Country Club Parkway SE Carl K. Linge

Granddaughter's Wedding Arrives Ohio Matron in Town

Mrs George Ross of Columbus Ohio will attend the wedding of her granddaughter Miss Elizabeth Melberg and William McLane Rae of Des Moines. The ceremony is Saturday at 12 30 PM with Mrs Ross to stay a week at 316 Nineteenth Street SE with Mr and Mrs Amos Melberg.

George Ross Columbus Ohio Elizabeth Melberg William McLane Rae Des Moines Ross Amos Melberg Nineteenth Street

Mrs Raymond Wernimont Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Raymond Wernimont entertained members of her Windermere bridge club at her apartment with a luncheon and an afternoon of bridge. Guests included Mrs Wallace Lyon and Mrs Robert R. Clark JH along with members Miss Barbara Bloomhall and Mesdames Ed Breen William Covington Jack Durin John Greedy and Peter Ll.

Raymond Wernimont Windermere Apartments Bridge Club Wallace 1 Lyon Robert R. Clark JH Barbara Bloomhall Ed Breen William Covington Jack BK. Durin Johnson C Greedy Peter Ll. Topic

Teeters Visit Elderkin Home In Iowa City

Mr and Mrs W R Teeters of St Louis will arrive late Friday to spend the weekend with their daughter Mrs David M Elderkin and Mr Elderkin at 2417 D avenue NE Another guest will be Mrs Elderkin's brother Robert Teeters a University of Iowa student visiting Saturday and Sunday

W. R. Teeters St. Louis David M Elderkin Elderkin D Avenue NE

Mrs Palmer Returns from Club Convention in Milwaukee

Mrs Austin N Palmer of the Ausadie returned Thursday from Milwaukee where she attended the convention of the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Other delegates to the convention are expected to return this weekend.

Austin N Palmer Milwaukee General Federation of Women's Clubs

Miss Jeanne Anthony Visites Des Moines as Guest

Miss Jeanne Anthony daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Anthony of 8385 Seventeenth Street SE is spending several days in Des Moines as the guest of friends.

Jeanne Anthony Mark Anthony Seventeenth Street Des Moines

Tea for Hope circle of the King's Daughters

Mrs Lester Wright hosted a Hope circle tea at her home with Mrs Leonard P. Lyon presiding. Guests included Mrs Henry Houseman of Kenilworth and others as new officers were installed and devotions led. A history of last year’s work was reviewed and Mrs Donald Wilson was welcomed as a new member.

Lester Wright J Avenue NE Hope Circle King’s Daughters Leonard P. Lyon Henry Houseman Kenilworth, Til A. J. Brockman Henry Houseman, Jr Ed McCoy Wright Lyon Donald Wilson

T. M. S. Club Semiannual Meeting Report

The T. M. S. club held its semiannual meeting Thursday evening at Mrs. Olga Malls’s Marion home. A picnic supper followed by games entertained twenty five attendees including one guest. hostess helpers were Mrs. Jennie Shtink and Miss Margaret Hanzelka.

T. M.S. Club Olga Malls Route Three Marion Jennie Shtink Margaret Hanzelka

Mothersingers Hold Annual Picnic and Elect Officers

The Mothersingers of the PLT A. organization met Tuesday at Daniels Park for their annual picnic with 35 in attendance. Officers elected: Mrs J J Ford president, Mrs JL K McKee secretary, Mrs O W Wriebel treasurer, and Mrs F BK use conch chair. Elizabeth Sloan director and Olive Rules pianist received gifts. Neely Hill retired as council president thanked the group.

PLT A. Orgaization Daniels Park J.J. Ford JL. K. McKee O. W. Wriebel Fbk Use Elizabeth Sloan O | Thompson Olive Rules Chicago Neely Hill Council Vol. Spohn Court Oil Omaha B. Barnes Peg Bowman Helen Sperring FT Baker Isabel Jacobs Harriet Wolfe Irene McKee Mildred June Olive Ruby Elsie Longley Sloan J. Ulch Ruby

Catherine Hanley Feted At Country Club

Catherine Hanley, soon to wed Edward Ward on June 10, was honored at Marion Country Club by Equitable Life Assurance colleagues. Twenty three guests attended a bridal white themed dinner with lilacs and red tulips, featuring a mock Sadie Hawkins wedding and informal games.

Catherine Hanley Edward Ward Equitable Life Assurance Society Marion Country Club Sadie Hawkins Addie Phillipson Myrna Reifschneider Edna Nissen Margaret Eddy Theresa Brecll Dorothy McCann Margaret Gould Betty Starman Ruth Heald Lorraine Jorgenson Beulah Bredfeldt Georgia Beall Beulah DeYoung Malvina McKenna Margaret Mackin Nancy Borland Mildred Hoadley Libbie Reshons Helen Hogan

Margaret Muhl Feted Tuesday as Bride-Designate

Mrs J N Wilson of Vinton and her daughter hosted a luncheon at the Terry home Tuesday honoring Miss Margaret Muhl of Vinton who will wed Edward Vanourny on June 1. Guests included Mrs Theodore Muhl C G Williams Filmer Hite Miss Marcella Muhl and Mrs Maurice Bordewick of Traer. A gift was presented to the bride elect.

Margaret Muhl Vinton Edward Vanourny J. N. Wilson

Miausic Pupils In Recital Saturday At Coe College

The Coe college music department presents a recital Saturday at 7 30 pm in the S M Sinclair Memorial chapel featuring Miss Eleanor Houts Messrs Stanley Vesely Martha Leksa Prof Joseph H Kitchin Miss Alma Turechek Prof Max Daehler Prof Grace Surab and others with a program including works by Haydn Beethoven Bach and Schumann among numerous titled pieces and student performers.

Eleanor Houts Stanley Vesely Martha l Leksa Joseph H. Kitchin Alma Turechek Max Daehler Grace Surab Coe College S. M. Sinclair Memorial Chapel Maye Kitte Haydn Jesse Dorwar Krublay

Mrs Sindahl Hosts Chicago Guests At Dessert Luncheon

Mrs HJ Sindahl entertained Chicago visitors at a dessert luncheon honoring her sister Mrs J L Keenan and Mrs VW Warning with Mrs Jennie Melgarlane. Guests included Pete McCracken Henry Petorsy Verne White Jack Lindley and others. Keenan and Lindahl are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wehrman who celebrate their sixty seventh wedding anniversary Friday.

HJ Sindahl Forteenth Street J .L. Keenan Niore VW Warning Jennie Melgarlane Chicago Simon Wehrman Lindahl

Wild Rose Lodge Fetes Mrs Crowder and Son

Wild Rose Lodge No 51 auxiliary to S A of NL A hosted a picnic at Waniels Park for Mrs Anna Crowder and her son Glenn before they move to San Diego California. Twenty three members attended and presented a signing away gift to Mrs Crowder who serves as lodge chaplain.

Anna Crowder Glenn Eleventh Street San Diego Calif Wild Rose Lodge No. Sl S. A NL A Waniels Park Crowder

Cheskhia May Camp Fire hike honors cooking session

The Chesk chamay Camp Fire group hiked Wednesday at Indian Creek and completed cooking supper earning honors. Mary Grauerholts was elected secretary. Attendees included Glatha White Patricia Maroney Patricia Long Virginia Tou Reeder La Vone Chermak and Beverly Lawrence.

Indian Creek Cheskchamay Mary Grauerholts Glatha White Patrician Maroney Patricia Long Virginia Tou Reeder la Vone Chermak Beverly Lawrence

Otyokwa Camp Fine Group Plans Kolach Sale

The Otyokwa Camp Fine group met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. LeRoy Quinn to plan a kolach sale. Present were Rosemary Marsh, Mary Rink, Mary Malton, Dorothy Prout, Shir Jene Wright, Juan Doran, Kathleen Crowley, Mary Jane Delbridge and Ann Keough.

LeRoy Quinn Rosemary Marsh Mary Rink Mary Malton Dorothy Prout Shir- Jene Wright Juan Doran Kathleen Crowley Mary Jane Delbridge Ann Keough

Jane Ann Coler Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Miss Jane Ann Coler at 1835 Fifth Avenue SE hosted her bridge club on Thursday. Winners were Eleanor, Bert, and Miss Coler, with Jeannette Merveaux Georganne Dunshee Sarah Ann Angott Phyllis Horak Jane Watson and Blair Lines among the members present.

Jane Ann Coler Fifth Avenue SE Eleanor, Bert Miss Coler Jeannette Merveaux Georganne Dunshee Sarah Ann Angott Phyllis Horak Jane Watson Blair Lines

Arthur P T A annual teachers party honors retiring president

The Arthur school P T A held its annual teachers party at the Commonwealth Tea Room Wednesday evening. Tables were decorated with spring flowers and lilies of the valley at each guest of honor plate. Mrs. JC Milner retired president spoke and introduced past presidents. New president Mrs. V E Lichtenstein presided over the rest of the program. Bridge prizes went to four members.

Arthur School Commonwealth Tea Room JC. Milner Philip W. Shive Raymond Klass V. E.lichtenstein Wayne Stookey J. T. Utter Milner Lee Whitcomb Orville Stucker L. W. Platt Louis Stevenson J .L. Hicks Truman Hanson

Farewell honors for departing Cedar Rapids residents

Local hostesses hosted farewell gatherings for residents planning moves to Champaign Illinois and Oklahoma City Oklahoma. Mrs T Z Markland Jr and Mrs Wood were among those honored with luncheons and bridge games at homes on Beveridge NE and 2310 Bayenue NE.

Bethany Congregational Mother Daughter Dinner Recital

Bethany Congregational held a mother and daughter dinner followed by a church program featuring Sunday school and church members. Opened with prayer, then songs, solos, poems, and a whistling piece, with readings on Mother's Day and tributes by multiple classes and members.

Bethany Congregational Bethany Congregational Church Byers M. Blaine R. Johnson Barbara Birger W. Money Ruth Conrad Po Lambs Edna White Geraldine White

Margaret Bottome circle elects new officers

Mrs Walter Kahler was elected president of the Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters after a dessert luncheon at Mrs FY Nyhaver's home. New officers include Mrs EK Pappen vice president Thayer secretary and D M Robertson rep with Mrs Lester Martiniek reappointed as treasurer.

Walter Kahler Washington Avenue SE Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters FY N Yhaver Seventh Avenue SE A Ek.pappen Thayer D. M. Robertson Jeanie McCowen Lester Martuniek Henry Haege Robertson Hacego Public Health Nursing Association Montrose Camp Wapsie Bever Park Dune 12 Joe Carberry Fd Coler

Misses Gandfellow Brollier Wylie host Beta Sigma Phi meeting

Miss Jane Gandfellow Miss Inez Brollier and Miss Winifred Wylie hosted the Sigma chapter gathering at Miss Brollier's home on Mount Vernon avenue SE. Games were played and Miss Marvel Whitcher, president, led the business meeting with Miss Mildred Rathbun as a guest.

Jane Gandfellow Inez Brollier Winifred Wylie Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Brollier Mount Vernon Avenue SE

Miss Leuti Hostess At Club Evening

Miss Sylvia Tehti entertained members of her club Wednesday evening at 1932 Fifth Avenue SE. Prizes were awarded to Marjorie Lovelt and Jacqueline Bachman.

Sylvia Tehti Fifth Avenue SE Marjorie Lovelt Jacqueline Bachman

Ida Mansfield Circle Holds Luncheon Meeting

Twenty attended the Ida Mansfield circle luncheon at Mrs J Adfutdh 1620 Washington Ave SE. Mrs Owen T Barry president led prayers and the Installation Service was given to Ethel Pantsen. New officers were Ben Peterson president J Roy Lavingstam vice president Mel Coon Teltier secretary and M G Morris treasurer. Major projects included furnishing 284 quarts of milk to Public Health Nursing and paying a 74 dental bill. Members worked on Red Cross tasks and the next yenue luncheon is set for June 4 at the Miks club.

Ida Mansfield Canele J. Adfutdh Washington Avenue Owen 'T Barry King’s Daughters Ethel Pantsen Fnllows Ben Peterson J. Roy Lavingstam Mel Coon Teltier M. G. Morris Public Health Nursing Bureau Red Cross Miks Club

Birthday Surprise For Leroy Hollan At 841 Fourth Ave SH

Leroy Hollan was surprised on his birthday Saturday evening by friends at 841 Fourth Avenue SH. The party featured high scores in a game of five hundred and included many attendees from Chicago and local residents. Present were Mrs Glenn Suits, Ao Morgan, Buneo, Miss Mary Jon Paul n, Mr and Mrs Frank Hallan and children Low and Charles, Mr and Mrs Milo Pottla and their kids, Mary Louise, Dorothy, Milo John, Dick Staves, and LeRoy Hollan Jr.

LeRoy Hollan Fourth Avenue Five Hundred Bunuya Glenn Suits Ao Morgan Buneo Mary Jon Pauln RO Wotlan Walter Staves Chicago Frank Hallan Low Charles Milo Pottla Fivelwa Mary Louise Dorothy Milo John Mes A. W. Morgan Dick Staves LeRoy Hollan, Jr LeRoy Holhin

Louise Leibert Circle Elects Officers at Dessert Meeting

Louise Leibert circle elected officers for the next term during a dessert luncheon at Mrs A N Hillingston’s home 400 Nineteenth Street NE Mrs F W Niesz was named president Others chosen include Mrs A E Killinger vice president Mrs Roo Chapman secretary Mrs AR Glasier treasurer and Mrs R S Prewitt Dr Jennie McCowen named representative Devotions were led by Mrs George Serovy Gifts were given to members Mrs Lt Owen Tisdale and Mrs W A Cash who will move to Marshalltown and Oklahoma City respectively.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters Owen Tisdale W. A Cash Marshalltown Oklahoma City

Bever Park Hosts Iowa Mutual Girls Club Supper

A pivenic supper was served in Bever park Wednesday evening for the Iowa Mutual Girls club. Hostesses were Barlamond Caller, Marie Skerik, Alice Schmidt and Velma Schlioe men. Prizes were won by Rene Powerrod Verna Thompson.

Bever Park Iowa Mutual Girls Club Barlamond Marie Skerik Alice Schmidt Velma Schlioemen Rene Powerrod Verna Thompson

Miss Spencer Hostess With The Lotistic Notes

The Lotistic Notes met at Miss Maxine Spencer's home for a Thursday steak fry. Prizes for games went to Miss Maurie Lyzette and Miss Georgette Miras. Other attendees included Mary Bohac, Mary Frances Batten, Gladys Rejsa and Mary Lou Fieseler.

Maxine Spencer Maurie Lyzette Georgette Miras Mary Bohac Mary Frances Batten Gladys Rejsa Mary Lou Fieseler

Happy Go Lucky Club Welcomes Five New Members

The Happy Go Lucky club met Thursday for dinner with five new members Adeline Byes Marie Slaby Helen Slaby Lillian Hicak and Libbie Pospisil joining. Virginia Cook attended as a guest.

Happy Go Lucky Club Adeline Byes Marie Slaby Helen Slaby Lillian Hicak Tlibbie Pospisil Virginia Cook

Misses Erma Hostesses Lead Vivaopterers Drill Team Evening

The Misses Erma radecky Charideon Lorene and Mary Ann Krithick hosted Pis technicians at the Karli home on ZITO WJ street SW. The event included towel donations for the ZG BL J camp with many Mesdames and Misses in attendance.

Erma [Radecky Charideon Lorene Mary Ann Krithick Pisteers ZF Cob J Ytrist Dea Karli Zito WJ Hemos Frank Brejoba Beyeard Machacek Weneil Lippert Robert Vanous Edward Kuba Jems Qrahov Zal Ben Drahovastl Falla Symek Geraldine Lanka Hea Pieseler Mani Cubel Maxine Brenterd Mary Ann Libbie Wind Muargurie Machacelk

Breakfast gathering of Wis and mens society at Grande Avenue church

Thirty five members of the Wis and mens society of the Grande Avenue United Presbyterian church met for breakfast Thursday morning at the home of Mrs. George A Clements at 2619 Wilson avenue SW.

Wis and Mens Society Grande Avenue

SMCIEN CLUB MEETS AT MRS BANKS HOME FOR SEWING

The SMTCIEN Club gathers Thursday afternoon at Mrs Louis Bank 875 Oaklane Avenue NE to sew. The next meeting will be held at Toowath Myx Charlie Mather 1954 Sixth Avenue SE.

Pre-School Health Clinic Sponsored by P T A

Forty five underprivileged preschool children attended an annual health clinic at Memorial building sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Parent Teacher Council. Children were weighed measured tested for eye ear nose throat and immunized against diphtheria or smallpox and those needing medical care were referred to their family doctors.

Memorial Edar Rapids Holvenstat Pt.a Jarold Smith Mra

Wilson High Band To Give Concert Sunday

The Wilson high school band will present a concert on the west side of the school Sunday at 7 3 pm. A band stand is erected and lights will be provided for the occasion. Public performances will be served by members of the student body with a full program of marching and band selections.

Wilson High School Wib Charis Baker Amepiegm Patras

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