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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1933

Page

11

Mercy Hospital Alumni Honor Nursing Class Banquet

Alumni of Mercy Hospital Honor Graduating Class hosted a Thursday banquet in the Roosevelt room at Hotel Roosevelt. Sixty guests included twenty two graduates with entertainment, speeches by Ruth Uchytil and Helen Sanket, and the class will and prophecy read by seniors. A theater party followed the dinner with attendees led by Lorinea Iben and Marguerite Quinn among others.

Mercy Hospital Nurses Training School Mercy Hospital Roosevelt Hotel Roosevelt Ruth Uchytil Helen Sanket Marguerite Quinn Helen Saville Eleanor Mulherin Lorinea Iben Mercedes Flannigan Marguerite Ambrose Anita Cummings Mary Dolan Tillie Blizek Bernadine Freitgen Viola Skail Lorraine Griffen Laura Belle Fitzpatrick Geraldine Wilson Muriel Collins Eleanor Mu

Luncheon Honors Mrs Glenna Heath Guest from Omaha

Mrs Clark A Beems hosted a luncheon at 377 Twenty first Street SE for her guest Mrs Glenna Blei Heath of Omaha. After lunch the group played bridge and Mrs Heath sang several solos.

Clark A. Beems Twenty-first Street Glenna Blei Heath Omaha Bridge

Mrs George B Douglas and Barbara Douglas Return From Taos Trip

Mrs George B Douglas and Miss Barbara Douglas arrived home Thursday after a ten day motor trip to Taos New Mexico.

George B. Douglas Barbara Douglas Taos, N. M

Brass Button Study Club Sees Book Review At Home

Mrs. Bert W. Rickard hosted the Brass Button Study club at 506 Seventh Avenue SW Wednesday afternoon. Miss Zoe Varney and Miss Alma B. Owens reviewed the book Forever Free by Morrow. meetings will resume in September.

Bert W. Rickard Seventh Avenue Brass Button Study Club Zoe Varney Alma BE. Owens Morrow

First Birthday Party For Don Sheridan Challed Jr

The first birthday of Don Sheridan Challed Jr son of Dr and Mrs D 8 S Challed 2405 D avenue NE was observed Thursday with a party attended by four babies and their mothers Mrs Glenn Peck and Sally Mrs C H Stark and Tommy Mrs B G Broghammer and Ben and Mrs Ed Stark and Peggy Ann and by his grandmother Mrs George W W Miler Seen wes Peeks 7 rhay Hass.

Don Sheridan Challed D Avenue NE Glenn Peck Sally C. H. Stark Tommy B. G. Broghammer Ben Ed Stark Peggy Ann George W.W. Miler Wes ‘Peeks Rhay

Marion Toms Celebrates Seventh Birthday Party

Marion Toms daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert C Toms 2300 Grande avenue SE is celebrating her seventh birthday today with a supper party for friends A colorful Maypole decorates the table and guests include Charlotte Trewin Frances Marshall Nancy Green Joan Hawkinson Polly Green Diane Waples Sally Stamats Dorothy Ridgeway Patricia Benesh Marian Taylor Elizabeth Toms Tommy Pickford and Bill Severn. She will entertain with piano solos and games after supper.

Marion Toms Robert C. Toms Grande Avenue SE Charlotte Trewin Frances Marshall Nancy Green Joan Hawkinson Polly Green Diane Waples Sally Stamats Dorothy Ridgeway Patricia Benesh Marian Taylor Elizabeth Toms Tommy Pickford Bill Severn Marion

Coe College Music School Recital at Sinclair Chapel

The Coe college School of Music presents a recital at T M Sinclair Memorial chapel Saturday at 8 p m. Performers include John Wright Betty Jean Starman Rich ard Bender Maurice Estes Jack Fitzer Lenore Stark Muriel Morton Mary Lou Brand Chester Petranek Helen Burton Virginia Ohman with organ accompaniment by Catherine M Adams. Students study under Eleanor Houts Bernice Hach Morris Katzoff Joseph Kitchin Max Daehler Grace Swab and Miss Adams.

Coe College School of Music T. M. Sinclair Memorial John Wright Betty Jean Starman Richard Bender Maurice Estes Jack Fitzer Lenore Stark Muriel Morton Mary Lou Brand Chester Petranek Helen Burton Virginia Ohman Catherine M. Adams Eleanor Houts Bernice Hach Morris Katzoff Joseph Kitchin Max Daehler Grace Swab Miss Adams

Pleiades Elects New Officers At Tuesday Meeting

Miss Emma Hepker was elected president of Pleiades society at a meeting held Tuesday. Other new officers are Berdine Bockhaus vice president Marjorie Bruner treasurer Doris Blessing pledge captain Charlotte Rosenthal secretary Marian Bruner philanthropic chairman and Isabelle Smith social chairman.

Emma Hepker Pleiades Society Berdine Bockhaus Marjorie Bruner Doris Blessing Charlotte Rosenthal Marian Bruner Isabelle Smith

Mrs Buresh and Ruth Travel to World's Fair in Chicago

Mrs. Emil Buresh and her daughter Ruth of 1011 G Avenue NW motored to Chicago on Thursday to attend the World's Fair. They expect to return in two weeks.

Emil Buresh Ruth G Avenue NW Chicago

Teachers Of City Give Spring Party At Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Teachers' Association held its annual spring party at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. A dinner, bridge and dancing followed a brief business meeting where the annual reports were adopted. Social committee chair Miss Laura Harper led the group with Miss Mayfred Stone Miss Erma Oberg and Miss Sara Ann Brown among organizers.

Cedar Rapids

Picnic Supper Shared by Friendly Circle at Mrs Martinee Home

The Friendly circle of the Mac cabees hosted a picnic supper at Mrs. Rudolph Martinee’s home on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mrs. W. R. Carnes Amber Mrs. Amanda Fish and Miss Marion Fish and many others. After supper five hundred and banco games awarded prizes to several players including Mrs. Charles Kent Mrs. Amanda Fish and Mrs. H. Cox.

the Maccabees Rudolph Martinee W. R. Carrnes Amber Amanda Fish Marion Fish Adrian Carlile Betty Jean Charles Kent Claudine W. R. Keough R. Anderson Bob Anderson E. J. Fauchier Joe Brown Co. Kins Janette Mary Forrest Carl Spicher Bob Hunt George Derr Thelma S. Hazelrigg S. E. Temple King Noble Envith B. Thompson A. C. Thompson William Hamer H. Cox R. Martinec

Newell Elected Phi Kappa Phi Chapter Head at Coe

Prof. Walter S Newell was elected president of the Coe college Phi Kappa Phi chapter at a recent meeting Other officers named include Prof Lynn E Garwood vice president Mrs Alice B Salter secretary Prof Leroy M Coffin treasurer and Prof Ethel R Outhland corresponding secretary

Walter S. Newell Coe College Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Scholastic Society Lynn E. Garwood Alice B. Salter Leroy M. Coffin Ethel R. Outland

Shower Honors Miss Marie Ehlers Before June Wedding

A miscellaneous shower was hosted at Mrs. L. E. DeVore’s home for Miss Marie Ehlers daughter of Mrs. Pearl Ehlers as she prepares for her June 3 marriage to Ralph C. Hubler in Des Moines. Attendance included Ruth Blaine Esther Lucore Nellie Dabler Ruth Grabau Onalee Morse Glennys Schmidt Ray Hughes Mary McKissack Frances Indra John Mohn Virgil Johnstone Dorothy Johnstone Robert Hughes Francis Anderson Mildred DeVore Cecil Alexander Frances Weingarde Andrew Jackson Mary LaRue Fern Clymer and L. E. DeVore.

L. E. DeVore B Avenue NW Marie Ehlers Pearl Ehlers G Avenue Ralph C. Hubler Des Moines Ruth Blaine Esther Lucore Nellie Dabler Ruth Grabau Onalee Morse Glennys Schmidt Ray Hughes Mary McKissack

Mrs Georg Baird Hosts Friendly Bridal Gathering

A party honored Mrs Georg Baird with a Moleoe Baird point bride and featured guests including Ruth Stoll Emma Bowen Louise White Mary Machacek Leone Bernhart Rachel Lynn Dorothy Packard Helen Baird and several Misses Hipple Stodola Stoll Wachal Pospisil Baker. Arrangements were handled by Miss Baker and Mrs Stoll with prizes awarded to Mrs Bernhart and Mrs Baird.

Georg Moleoe Baird Mesdames Ruth Stoll Emma Bowen Louise White Mary Machacek Leone Bernhart Rachel Lynn Dorothy Packard Helen Baird Flossie Hipple Bessie Hipple Alma Weaver Bernice Stodola Carolyn Stoll Helen Baker Lydia Wachal Emma Pospisil Marguerite Radebaugh Miss Baker

Bridge and miscellaneous shower for Miss Bernice McNamara

Mrs. Carl Evans and Miss Dorothy Kayser entertained at a bridge and shower at Kayser's home Tuesday evening for Miss Bernice McNamara. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to E. P. Quinn in early June with guests including Glendola Carroll Merna Kellaney Mrs. Joe Urbicky Mrs. Vernon White Mrs. Clayton Kellaney Mrs. Harold Perry and Mrs. William Owen Des Moines.

Carl Evans Third Avenue SE Dorothy Kayser Grande Avenue SE Bridge Bernice McNamara E. P. Quinn Glendola Carroll Merna Kellaney Joe Urbicky Vernon White Clayton Kellaney Harold Perry William Owen Des Moines

Mothers and Daughters Dinner at Hotel Roosevelt

Daughters of the Four-Five club hosted a mother daughter dinner at the Hotel Roosevelt on Wednesday evening. The event featured pink and white flowers, a short program, dancing, and prizes awarded to Mrs. Ida Hill Mrs. Julia Murray and Mrs. Ida Keough with several members in attendance.

Hotel Roosevelt Ida Hill Julia Murray Ida Keough Edith Hollenbeck Velma Hollenbeck Euphemie Schultz Lucile Anderson Edna Boxwell

Isabell Fitzsim mons and Dale Stewart Wed

Isabell Fitzsimons and Dale Stewart of Cedar Rapids were married Monday at the home of Rev 5S. 5. Smick of the United Brethren church in Vinton. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. John Monroe of Dysart. Mrs. Stewart is Mary Vernimont’s daughter and a Washington high school graduate. Mr. Stewart, a Dysart high school 1926 graduate, attended Coe College. They reside at 1415 A avenue NE.

Isabell Fitzsimmons Dale Stewart Cedar Rapids Smick United Brethren Church Vinton John Monroe Dysart Stewart Mary Vernimont Washington High School Coe College A Avenue NE

Northwestern Bell Dinner Honors Edith Saylor and Charles Peebler

The commercial department hosted a Wednesday dinner at the Hotel Roosevelt for Edith Saylor a June bride and Charles Peebler who will move to Waterloo on June 1. Twenty four guests attended with games as entertainment after the meal.

Commercial Department Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Hotel Roosevelt Edith Saylor Charles Peebler Waterloo

Corrine Campbell Elected President of Coe Y W C A Cabinet

Miss Corrine Campbell was elected president of the Second cabinet of the Coe College Y W C A at its meeting this week. Miss Catherine Cooper was chosen secretary and Miss Helen Clure treasurer.

Corrine Campbell Coe College Catherine Cooper Helen Clure

Card Club Teaches Bridge at Mrs Kirsch Residence

Mrs. William Kirsch hosted the W E A card club at 717 Sixth Street SE on Tuesday afternoon. Three tables played and Mrs. Flossie Ross captured the first prize.

William Kirsch Sixth Street W. E. A. Card Club Flossie Ross

Arthur P T A Executive Board Hosts Teachers

The Arthur P T A executive board entertained teachers and new officers Thursday evening at Mrs. O C Daehns home. Bridge was played at six tables and refreshments were served. A gift was presented to retiring president Mrs Ray Ingham.

Arthur P. T. A O. C. Daehn Thirty-second Street Ray Ingham The

Sorensens Arrive for Six Week Seattle Visit

Mr and Mrs George L Sorensen of Seattle Washington arrive to stay six weeks with Mr and Mrs Joe Dansiger at 2525 Meadowbrook Drive SE They plan a trip to Chicago for the Century of Progress exposition.

George L. Sorensen Seattle, Wash Joe Dansiger Meadowbrook Drive Chicago

Happy Group Club Meeting Postponed Two Weeks

The Happy Group club's Sunday night meeting is postponed for two weeks. The new venue will be announced later.

Happy Group Club

Woman Receives Thank You Note From First Lady

Miss Nelile J. Cusack of 1517 Fifth Avenue SE receives a note from Malvina T. Scherder secretary to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt thanking her for a Mother's Day message. The reply dated May 23 expresses deep appreciation for the thoughtful gesture.

Nelile J. Cusack Fifth Avenue SE Malvina T. Scherder Franklin D. Roosevelt Miss Cusack

Will Visit Kin In Copenhagen After 38 Years

Julius F. Sorensen of 1727 Sixth Avenue SE will depart Saturday for Europe for two months. He will sail Tuesday on the steamship Europa to Bremen and plans to spend most of his time in Denmark visiting a brother and sister in Copenhagen whom he has not seen for thirty eight years.

Julius F. Sorensen Sixth Avenue SE Europe Copenhagen Mr. Sorensen Europa Bremen Denmark

Navy Recruiting Station Not Closed In Iowa, Ruling Says

The Navy ordered all Iowa recruiting stations to remain open and continue normal operations. L DuFour, in charge locally, had prepared to move to Des Moines on Friday but a general Navy bulletin reversed the closure plan and kept stations active.

United States Navy Department L. DuFour Ponedomat DuFour Des Moines Navy Iowa

At Home Make Lhis Model Dress in Aerated Summer Sheer

Anne Adams presents a charming frock pattern 2578 for sizes 14 through 40 with a wide silhouette and sleeves omitted. Includes illustrated step by step sewing instructions and costs 15 cents per pattern. Also offers Spring Fashion Book catalog for 15 cents, with Paris inspired models for all ages.

Anne Adams Address Gazette Pattern Department Rae Seventeenth Street New York

Nancy Scrapes New Potatoes And Saves Time

Nancy Page notes Bermuda new potatoes tempt her to buy. She finds the skins tender and easy to break and often cooks them with jackets on. The thin skins pop open at table, revealing the mealy interior as she serves.

Nancy Bermuda

Slow Potatoes and a Busy Kitchen Patch

Nancy uses a frizzled metal ball to peel potatoes for a dish where melted butter and chopped parsley finish sizzling tubers. The article notes careful tool use, a Bridge Wuncheon menu reference, and a 1933 copyright. Lisbon clergy and a banquet for visiting priests follow with a long list of attendees.

Nancy

Local Church Pastor Leads Community Members

The Rev. Father R. F. Duff serves as pastor of the local church, with congregants including Milo Francis Liams Adelaide John Catherine Wolrab Marjorie Worrell and Kenneth Worrell John Zinkula.

Liams Milo Francis Adelaide John Catherine Wolrab Marjorie Kenneth Worrell John Zinkula R. F. Duff

Woman Injured in Auto Collision near Louisa

Mrs Gladys Van Antwerp of near Louisa suffered bruises after a 9 am Friday crash at First Ave and Eighth St E in a cab driven by Eugene Whitmore colliding with a car driven by RR E Bricls rural route 3. Whitmore took her to relatives at 1107 Second St SW. Her condition is not serious. both drivers were uninjured.

Gladys van Antwerp Louisa First Avenue Eighth Street Eugene Whitmore RR. E. Bricls Whitmore van Antwerp Second Street

Receiver Named For Cedar Rapids Serum Co

Wendell H. Towner appointed receiver for the Cedar Rapids Serum company by Judge Thomas B. Powell after Isabel Davis, an employee, filed a petition seeking $300 back salary. The company admitted insolvency and consented to the appointment. Acme Petroleum files suit against Joe Wymer for $280.28 on a merchandise account. The Smulekoff Furniture company seeks $257.98 for furniture purchased by Mr. and Mrs. George W. Dennis.

Wendell H. Towner Cedar Rapids Serum Company Thomas B. Powell Superior Court Isabel Davis Acme Petroleum Corporation Joe Wymer T the Smulekoff Furniture Company

Martha Allen Dies In Cottage Fire At Des Moines

Mrs. Martha Jane Allen aged 76 died after a fire in her cottage near Dudley Allen's home. Authorities believe she woke for a drink and dropped a lighted match near her bed. Her son Dudley said she preferred living in the rear cottage to be alone.

Des Moines Martha Jane Allen Dudley Allen

Memorial Rites Set In High School Auditorium

Memorial services will be held Sunday in the high school auditorium. Rev. James Balz of the Methodist church will deliver the address. A sextet and accompanist Ruth Kee will provide music with members Dorothy Hense Orlena Powers Verna Dunlap Clyde Wilson Ethel Shanitz Bernita Anderson participating.

Alburnett James Balz Methodist Church Dorothy Hense Orlena Powers Verna Dunlap Clyde Wilson Ethel Shanitz Bernita Anderson Ruth Kee

John Simmons fined for intoxication in police court

John Simmons aged 52 was fined $10 plus costs in police court Friday for intoxication. The item appears in a city briefs and personals section with miscellaneous local notices and ads mentioning services and a school play cast.

John Simmons

Missionary Rev Fritzlan to Speak at Nazarene Church

The Rev A M Fritzlan a missionary returning from Bombay India will speak at a special missionary service at the Church of the Nazarene 400 F avenue NW Friday at 730 pm. Also ads for Saturday Doubash bakers offer Danish pastries fresh strawberry cocoanut chocolate pineapple whip cream cakes German cheese tarts butter rolls Danish German fruit filled coffee cakes picnic buns Parkerhouse wiener buns from Plaza Bake Shop citys largest retailer.

A. M. Fritzlan Bombay India Church of the Nazarene F Avenue NW Plaza Bake Shop

Reserve Officers Call Members to Memorial Day Parade

Capt. Thomas F. Suchomel, president of the Linn County Reserve Officers association, requests all members to appear at 9:45 a.m. Memorial Day in front of the Memorial coliseum in full uniform. The reserve officers will participate in the Memorial Day parade at 10 a.m.

Thomas F. Suchomel Linn County Reserve Officers Association Memorial Coliseum

Guard Officers to Attend Camp Dodge School of Instruction

Walter A Kansky of River road and Carlton K Smith of 1032 Twenty sixth street SE are among 104 national guard officers chosen to attend the annual school of instruction at Camp Dodge from June 5 to 8.

Walter A. Kansky River Road Carlton K. Smith Twenty-sixth Street National Guard Camp Dodge

To Give Memorial Day Talks Maurice Cahill Leads Legion

Maurice P. Cahill former state commander of the American Legion will deliver Memorial Day talks outlining veterans service and patriotism. He will address community members and raise awareness of wartime sacrifice and civic duty.

Maurice P. Cahill The American Legion

Memorial Day Speakers Named for Toledo Lisbon and Shellsburg

The记 article notes plans for a Memorial Day program with speakers including former Hanford post commander Leo Custer delivering the Lisbon address, Wayne Boland speaking at Fairfax, and Don Hutchison addressing Shellsburg.

Toledo Leo Custer Hanford Post Lisbon Wayne Boland Fairefax Don Hutchison Shellsburg

Griffiths Sentenced Five Years for Larceny in Cedar County

Albert Griffiths, brought from Paw Paw Michigan, pled guilty to larceny before Judge J. T. Moffit. He was sentenced to five years at Anamosa for stealing a car and 154 dollars from his employer Henry Oldham near Bennett.

Tipton Albert Griffiths Paw Paw Mich J. T. Moffit Anamosa Griffiths Henry Oldham Bennett

Man Knocked From Truck Top By Wire

Frank Scott Tipton of Seaton Iowa was injured Thursday night when swept from the top of a moving truck by a telephone wire. The driver did not notice him missing until reaching Cedar Rapids. Scott, who was sleeping on the tarpaulin, stood to adjust it and was badly cut and bruised.

Tipton Frank Scott Seaton Scott Cedar Rapids

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