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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1936

Page

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Visitors In City Are Complimented

In compliment to two visitors in the city a group of friends met for a picnic and bridge at Bever park Tuesday noon. Honored guests were Mrs. Ida Hageman of Detroit and Mrs. Jessica Hern of Long Beach California, former Cedar Rapids resident. The party included Mrs. Milhon Mrs. Richards and other local residents.

Bever Park Ida Hageman Detroit J. M. Milhon Milhon Blake Boulevard Jessica Hern Long Beach Calif Cedar Rapids W. W. Richards Washington Avenue

Anna Burkhalter Guild Elects Mrs Whipple President

Mrs Milo Whipple was elected president of the Anna Burkhalter guild of the First Presbyterian church at a picnic luncheon meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs R E Choate 2375 Blake Boulevard SE. Outgoing president is Mrs Thomas H Wright Jr. Thirty five members attended. New officers include Mrs Edward F Winslow first vice president Mrs Walter K Roth second vice president Mrs Luther Fuhrmeister treasurer and Mrs Gilbert Bates secretary.

Milo Whipple Anna _ Burkhalter guild First Presbyterian Church R. E. Choate Blake Boulevard Thomas H. Wright, Jr Edward F. Winslow Walter K. Roth Luther Fuhrmeister Gilbert Bates

Luncheon Honors Virginia Kuning Before June Wedding

Mrs. F. L. Shramek hosted a luncheon and personal shower at Lil lick's tea room on Wednesday noon in compliment to Miss Virginia Kuning who will wed Gardner Dexter Phelps on June 16. Out-of-town guest Mrs. C. C. Kuning of Chicago joined the gathering with several local attendees.

F. L. Shramek Grande Avenue SE Lillick’s Virginia Kuning Gardner Dexter Phelps C. C. Kuning Chicago Miss Kuning O. F. Paulson George T. Williams Frank Kreider A. E. Chase Edgar Tapper Charles Rubins D. P. Schwarzentruber Max Mildenstein

Sixty seven at DK Chapter Meeting

Sixty seven members and guests of Chapter DK of the P E Society met for a picnic supper at hostess Mrs H O Cutler 1927 Ridgeway Drive SE Monday evening. Guests from Chapter HI FO attended and non resident members included Mrs Henry Bennett from Pasadena Calif and Mary Doolittle of Mosinee Wisconsin.

P. E H. O. Cutler Ridgeway Drive Arthur L. Bye Dwight Krumboltz Frank V. Orr H. H. Doolittle Robert W. Greene Henry Bennett Pasacena Calif Mary Doolittle Mosinee Wrs R. R. Williamson Ottumwa H. Henderson George Bernard Shaw Cutler Mary Laurance Harriet Moon Amy Moorhead Jennie Post Mabel Smouse

Swartzells Plan Seattle Visit With Family Welcome

Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Swartzell of 2101 Fifth avenue SE will travel to Seattle to visit their son Clifford Swartzell and family. En route they will be joined by their daughter Mrs. Harvey M. Coats and Mr. Coats of Omaha who will accompany them on the trip.

L. T. Swartzell Fifth Avenue SE Seattle Wash Clifford Swartzell Swartzell Harvey M. Coats Mr. Coats Omaha

Miss Selden to Perform in Frances Shimer Recital

Isabel Selden daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin Selden will take part in a Frances Shimer junior college music department student recital in Mount Carroll Illinois on Thursday.

Isabel Selden Marvin R. Selden Greenwood Drive Department of Music Frances Shimer Junior College Mount Carroll Ill

Reunion Honors Mrs Will Stewart and Mrs Frank Hromatka

A Sunday family reunion in Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns honors Mrs Will Stewart of Winnipeg Canada and Mrs Frank Hromatka of Oceydon. Attendees include the Janecek Zrudsky Pachta Basker Yanecek and Waychoff families with numerous children and relatives from Cedar Rapids Fairfax Walford and Norway.

Will Stewart Winnipeg Canada Frank Hromatka Oceydon John Janecek John Zrudsky Edward Libby Josephine Pachta Charles Basker Charles Mildred Geraldine Bernice Emil Zrudsky Richard Albine Zrudsky Donald Frank C. Pachta Leon A. Pachta Verma Yanecek Earl Russell Galloway Leonard Yanecek Alice Kolda Ruth Converse Cedar Rapids James Yanecek Emilie Emma Boland Edward Yanecek Clayton Elmer Yanecek Agnes Mary Waychoff Marvin Nelson Orrie Waychoff Ray Fairfax Joseph Yanecek Merle Arnold Oscar Levig Joyce Vera Kleppe Walford Porter Rose Norway

Jewish Young People’s League Steak Fry at Bever Park

The Jewish Young People’s League hosts a steak fry Thursday at 6 45 pm in Bever Park. Attendees should bring tickets for the league’s lecture.

Jewish Young People’s League Bever Park

Mrs Thomson Visits Connells in Minneapolis

Mrs. T. L. Thomson of Ann Arbor Michigan is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Connell at 1521 A avenue NE. The notice notes the cordial family visit in the local column.

T. L. Thomson Ann Arbor, Mich Mrs. W. M. Connell A Avenue NE

Miss Mary Gage Crowned Queen Of Coe At Campus Fete

Miss Mary Gage daughter of President and Mrs. Harry M. Gage of Coe College was crowned Queen Of Coe by Dean Mary Bell at the annual commencement campus fete attended by about 1,500 on Tuesday evening. Attendants were Gayle Schroeder and Nancy Shields of Cedar Rapids. The program featured solo dances, ensembles, and group numbers under Prof. Ethel Ryan with pianists Mari Ann Huebsch and Virginia Ohmann.

Mary Gage Coe Harry M. Gage Coe College Pauline Frederikson Katharine van Meter Frederikson Department of Physical Education Caroline Jewel Allman Evelyn Bachman Margaret Carson Mary Virginia Pooley Frances Keefer Georgene Hintz Ruth Ganfield Betty Warner Helen Wade Catherine Timm Beth Howell Beulah Detwiler Ethel Ryan Ruth Zika Mari Ann Huebsch Virginia Ohmann Cora Hampton Helen Hughes Ruth Munden Miriam Ogburn Dorothy Pfandh Ida Mae Carlson Jane Huston Helen Simmons Rosalie Stanley Virginia Drake Virginia Kuning Katherine Zisko Audrey Abell Ruthanne Baker Betty Buckingham Virvera Dorothy Faris Paulenerederikson Ellen Lorenzen Ruth Parsons Alice Snyder Alice

County WCTU Holds Spring Institute at Trinity Church

The Linn County W C T U held its spring institute at Trinity Methodist church with devotions by Mrs. Lucetta McCain in the morning and Mrs. W A Hanscom of Marion in the afternoon. Topics included soldiers aid at Fort Ringo and alcohol education with a $10 prize for the best teaching plan. Members opposed moving beer parlors closer to churches and Miss Elda Kemp of Marion was named delegate to the Tulsa national convention in June.

Lucetta McCain W. A. Hanscom Marion McCain Fort Ringo L. L. Riley E. P. Snyder Cedar Rapids Elda Kemp Tulsa Okla

Maloney Family Hosts Birthday Party for Patricia Nine

Mrs I S Maloney entertained Monday afternoon for her daughter Patricia's ninth birthday with guests Virginia Lou Reeder Mary Lou Graholtz Jerry Lou Hart Jean Easterday Patty Lang Jane Taylor Ellen Myers Beverly Keister Ramona Fields Lavone Chermak David Maloney Dick Reeder and George Bartholomew. Later Mr and Mrs Maloney hosted a dinner honoring Mrs R E Gill of Chicago visiting as a Maloney house guest with Mr and Mrs James Maloney Mr and Mrs J W Zarecky Miss Thelma Dahn and Evan Maloney among the guests.

I. S. Maloney Avenue Patricia Virginia Lou Reeder Mary Lou Graholtz Jerry Lou Hart Jean Easterday Patty Lang Jane Taylor Ellen Myers Beverly Keister Ramona Fields Lavone Chermak David Maloney Dick Reeder George Bartholomew Chicago Maloney James Maloney J. W. Zarecky Thelma Dahn Evan Maloney

Aunt Het on Credit and Folks Earning Low Wages

Aunt Het muses on trust and debt noting some people earn 150 dollars a month yet buy 200 dollars on credit. The remark reflects cautious judgment about spending and honesty in a financial era.

Public Health Nurses Honor Alma Hartz at Dinner

The Public Health Nursing association entertained Miss Alma Hartz at a Roosevelt hotel dinner Tuesday evening. A gift was presented to Miss Hartz and Miss Myrtle McAhren won the high prize at cards after the meal.

Public Health Nursing Association Roosevelt Hotel Alma Hartz Miss Hartz Myrtle McAhren

Mrs. Reid Hosts M. M. Club Meeting in Iowa Program

Mrs. R A Reid of 512 Knollwood SE entertained the M M club with a program led by Mrs Minnie Burge on Interesting Places in Iowa. Mrs Burge elected president with Mrs Pearl Taft as vice president and Mrs Ruth Robinson as secretary treasurer. Next meeting at Mrs Bessie Graves 3431 First Ave E. Plans made for a family picnic in June.

R. A. Reid Knollwood Drive M. M. Club Minnie Burge Iowa

Cedar Rapids Hard of Hearing League Holds Evening

Twenty members and friends attended the Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing at the league room Tuesday evening. The program featured recitations and singing, ending with the dialogue The Last Day at School. A flag was presented and plans were made for a picnic at the Palisades in two weeks. Lip reading classes will resume next fall.

Cedar Rapids League For League Room Palisades

Annual Garden Tea Attended by 100 Women

About 100 women attended the annual garden tea sponsored by the fourth division of Westminster Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. F. Brooksmit, 1929 Second Avenue SE. Mrs. S. L. Kay and Mrs. F. E. Young presided at the tea table with assistance from Mrs. Brooksmit, Mrs. A. A. Jeffrey, Mrs. W. P. Enright, and Mrs. George Yuill.

Fourth Division Westminster Presbyterian Church W. F. Brooksmit Second Avenue SE S. L. Kay F. E. Young Broeksmit A. A. Jeffrey W. P. Enright George Yuill

Pleiades Society Dinner and Theater Party at Coe College

Actives and alumnae of the Pleiades society at Coe College held a dinner at the Commonwealth tea room on Tuesday evening followed by a theater party. Lois Smith received a service and scholarship award with Wilma Skalsky. Maurine Hamblin served as toastmaster.

Pleiades Society Coe College Commonwealth Tea Room Lois Smith Wilma Skalsky Maurine Hamblin Henrietta Zezula Marjory March Kathryn Knutson Ernest Kosek Miss Hamblin Miss Skalsky

Miss Steffy Heads Power Company Club

Miss Gladys Steffy was elected president of the Women’s Round Table of the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company at its annual birthday dinner. New officers include Miss Eutona Blayney vice president and Miss Freda Hoveke secretary, with Mrs. Louise Van Pelt treasurer.

Gladys Steffy Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Eutona Blayney Freda Hoveke Louise van Pelt Marianne Dvorak Maxine Kvapil Gwen Storey Genevieve Flynn Steffy Bertha Strunk Louise Hathaway Ruth Young Thelma Millhiser Frieda M. Graham van Pelt Lois Worden

Krizs Celebrate 32nd Wedding Anniversary With Cedar Rapids Guests

Mr and Mrs John Kriz of near Ely marked their thirty second anniversary on Sunday noon with a surprise gathering. Guests included numerous relatives from Cedar Rapids Ely Davenport and Chelsea with presents and a wedding cake from Mrs Frank Zahradnik.

John Kriz Near Ely Frank Zahradnik Henry Vyskocil Louis Sila Jerome Kriz Edward Kriz Rudolph Kriz Joseph A. Kriz George K Cedar Rapids Edward E. Lala Chelsea Marjorie Frink Davenport Antone Holets John Bechka Charles Bohaty Ely

Pauline Keenan Weds Maurice Billings in Davenport

Miss Pauline Keenan oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Keenan of Marion wed Maurice Billings son of Mr and Mrs Cleve Billings of Lewis on May 14 at the Christian parsonage in Davenport. Rev C Kirt ley Gillum officiated with Mr and Mrs Leland Main of Bettendorf in attendance. Mrs Billings is Marion high school class of 1932 graduate. Mr Billings is Lewis high school alumnus.

Pauline Keenan C. H. Keenan Marion Maurice Billings Cleve Billings Lewis Christian Parsonage Davenport C. Kirtley Gillum Leland Main Bettendorf Billings Marion High School Mr. Billings Lewis High School

Wilma Sheppard and Wayne Thompson Married at Hopkinton Home

Miss Wilma Sheppard daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sheppard and Wayne Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Thompson were married at noon Wednesday at the bride's parents home. Rev H E Morrow officiated with Miss Ula Bacon and Harley Dighton of Hopkinton as attendants. The couple will live on a farm near Hopkinton after a western trip.

Miss Bacon Sheppard Mrs. Thompson Buck Creek High School Mr. Thompson Hopkinton

Mrs Bain and Crissmans Leave for San Diego Wedding

Mrs J S Bain and Mr and Mrs W W Crissman of 388 Seventeenth Street SE depart by motor to San Diego California. They will attend the June 10 wedding of Miss Ramona Rose daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Rose of San Diego to Ensign Willard J Bain. Ensign Bain is the son of Mrs Bain and brother of Mrs Crissman. Mrs Bain will return in about two weeks while the Crissmans plan a six week west coast trip.

J. S. Bain W. W. Crissman Seventeenth Street San Diego Calif Ramona Rose Ernest Rose Ensign Willard J. Bain Ensign Bain Bain Crissman Crissman. Mrs. Bain Will Return In About Two Weeks, and Mr. and Mrs. Crissman

Delta Theta Chi Plan Summer Socials at Roosevelt Hotel

Delta Theta Chi sorority held a Tuesday evening meeting at the Roosevelt hotel with Mrs. Frank Sullivan presiding. The group planned monthly social meetings for the summer, appointed Miss Louise Koach as historian, and noted Mrs. G. M. Bird as educational director leading the program. Hazel Capron reported on Spaniards in Mexico and Martha Stepan spoke on the Mayas.

Delta Theta Chi National Business Girls’ Sorority Roosevelt Hotel Frank Sullivan Louise Koach G. M. Bird Hazel Capron Mexico Martha Stepan

St Patrick's School Juniors Stage Banquet For Seniors

St Patrick's School juniors hosted the annual junior senior banquet and prom in the auditorium. The hall featured a summer garden theme with senior colors, orchid sweet peas decor, and festive favors. William Driscoll served as toastmaster. toasts honored seniors sisters mothers and priests with seniors and juniors guiding the program.

St. Patrick’s School Donald Griffin D. J. Lenihan Donald Peters Leo Derga William Driscoll Anna Astrosky Edna Stark Virginia Kinney Wilma Koppert Geraldine Lavelle Ralph Carnes Father Derga Rollo

Ruskin Sandbourne Presents Pianists In Ninth Studio Recital

Ruskin Sandbourne offers eleven pupils in his thirty ninth studio program Thursday at 8 p.m. at 1444 Second Avenue SE. The public is invited. The program features a wide selection from Russian folk tunes to Beethoven and Schumann with various solo and duo works performed by students including Lois Jeanne, Shirley Long, and Jeanette Larson.

Ruskin Sandbourne Second Avenue SE Ilbro Saseaiine Banks Bilbro Meurgoio Vibe Graene Bilbro Bird Streakboy Lois Jeanne Shirley Long Clay Phillips Jerry Fearris Clementi Dart Os Os Burgmuller Ana Jeanne Laker Lawson Virginia Sharfenbere Rosemary Wilkinson Meen Ree Schumann Heena Yiene Cline Gona Beethoven MacDowell Seeee Arndt Margaret Wells

Miss Sindelar to Wed Edward Prochaska in June

Holy Trinity church choir members hosted a surprise bridal shower in Walford for Miss Anna Mae Sindelar a bride elect. She will wed Edward A. Prochaska of Cedar Rapids on June 2. Guests enjoyed cards and refreshments.

Holy Trinity Church Choir Walford Anna Mae Sindelar Sindelar Edward A. Prochaska Cedar Rapids

Trinity Lutheran Tea Brings Church Women Guests

Women of Trinity Lutheran church host a silver tea on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the church parlors. Guests include women from St. John's Lutheran church of Marion and Bethany Lutheran church. Mrs. E. J. Bruns and Mrs. Carl Freund oversee arrangements.

Trinity Lutheran Church St. John’s Lutheran Church Marion Bethany Lutheran Church E. J. Bruns Carl Freund

Mrs Olmstead Is Feted At Surprise Birthday Dinner

Mrs Robert I Olmstead was surprised at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mrs Vern Olmstead in honor of her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Robert I Olmstead, Mr and Mrs Vern Olmstead and daughter Patsy Lou, Mr and Mrs Ralph Day, R G West, Darwin Olmstead, G F Hardman and Helen Olmstead.

Robert I. Olmstead Vern Olmstead Ralph Day Patsy Lou R. G. West Darwin Olmstead G. F. Hardman Helen Olmstead

Shirley Marie Alderman’s Seventh Birthday Party

Mrs. D. B. Alderman hosted a party at 421 Fifteenth Street SE on Tuesday for her daughter Shirley Marie’s seventh birthday. Guests included Mary and Joan Powers, Geraldine Johnson, Joan Wiles, Patricia Ruebel, Joan Witzigman, Martha Helen Jennison, Sally Ann Keith, Shirley Lou Williams, Mina Cas ner, Lorraine Keksa and Shirley Ann Sanders.

D. B. Alderman Fifteenth Street Shirley Marie Mary Joan Powers Geraldine Johnson Joan Wiles Patricia Ruebel Joan Witzigman Martha Helen Jennison Sally Ann Keith Shirley Lou Williams Mina Casner Lorraine Keksa Shirley Ann Sanders

Woman's Labor Bureau Meeting Planned for Thursday

Woman's Labor bureau No. 17 will convene Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Labor temple for an organizing session.

Woman’s Labor Bureau Woman’s Labor Bureau No. 17 Labor Temple

Barry family visit ties Mapleton wedding plans

Mrs. John W. Barry and her daughter visit Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Perrin in Mapleton. Barry’s sister Miss Louise Perrin wed Edmund Valentine of Mapleton on Wednesday evening. Mr. Barry will travel to Mapleton to fetch his wife and child around June 10 after visits in Mapleton and a business trip to Ames.

John W. Barry Twenty-third Street C. M. Perrin Mapleton Barry Louise Perrin Edmund Valentine Mr. Barry Ames

Miss Lois Terhune to Wed Leslie Nye This Week

Miss Lois Terhune plans marriage to Leslie Nye this week following a Monday evening shower hosted by Miss Mary Jane Vernimont at 855 A avenue NE. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs. Harold Dunn and Mrs. Tom Cain.

Mary Jane Vernimont Avenue NE Lois Terhune Leslie Nye Harold Dunn Tom Cain

Entre Nous Bridge Club Hosts Tuesday Social

Mrs. Harriet Wolfe entertained the Entre Nous bridge club at Center Point Road NE. Prizes were won by Mrs. W. C. Culver Mrs. W. F. Michalicek and Mrs. E. L. Ferguson with Mrs. Michalicek also taking the traveling prize.

Harriet Wolfe Center Point Road Entre Nous Bridge Club W. C. Culver W. F. Michalicek E. L. Ferguson

Bridge Luncheon Noted For Anamosa Pupils At Cedar Rapids

Thirty two Anamosa bridge pupils of Mrs. Oliver Longueville attended a luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country club on Tuesday. Contract was played following luncheon.

Oliver Longueville Cedar Rapids Country Club

Miss Hartz Hosts Dinner for Out of Town Guests

Miss Alma Hartz will entertain at her Commonwealth apartment Wednesday evening in honor of three visitors from Canton South Carolina Mr George Hokenstad and Knut E Jacobson. Also invited are Mr and Mrs Charles Whitmore and Miss Myrtle Mc Ahren.

Alma Hartz The Commonwealth George Hokenstad Knut E. Jacobson Canton S. C Charles Whitmore Iowa City Myrtle McAhren

Irene Ballard Weds Allton E Anderson at Ballard Home

Miss Irene Ballard daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Ballard West Union and Allton E. Anderson of Houston Minn were married at noon Wednesday at the Ballard home by Rev L Smith. Violet Anderson St Paul bridesmaid Allen G Ballard West Union best man. The bride is a 1932 graduate of the local high school and has worked in her father's photography studio. Mr. Anderson is a graduate of Houston High School and Upper Iowa University and has been principal and athletic instructor in Lakota Iowa. They will live in Lakota after a short honeymoon.

West Union Irene Ballard E. R. Ballard Allton E. Anderson Houston Lakota Iowa Anderson

Crusaders Circle Hosts Linn County Kings Daughters Breakfast

Mrs. E. W. De Nio, new president of the Linn County Union of Kings Daughters, attended a Crusaders circle breakfast at Ellis park. Thirty nine members and guests were present with committee members named as Mrs. G. I. Scott, Mrs. Lena Borschel and Mrs. W. W. Roy.

E. W. de Nio Linn County Union of King’s Daughters Crusaders Circle of the King’s Daughters Ellis Park G. I. Scott Lena Borschel W. W. Roy

Mrs. A. W. Plock Hosts I. H. N. Circle Luncheon

Mrs. A W Plock at 932 Maplewood Drive NE will entertain the I H N Circle of the Kings Daughters with a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1 PM T C Felix will assist the hostess Officers will be elected

A. W. Plock Maplewood Drive I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters T. C. Felix

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Anna Burkhalter Guild DK Coapter Swartzells Miss Selden Jewish League Connells Hardendorf Third Avenue SE Marjorie McCrillus Mary Jane McPartland Jane O’meara Phoebe Jane Nemecek Alice Street Esther Yothers Dawn Thompson W.C.T.U Spring Institute Linn County Trinity Methodist Church M. M. Club Meeting Hard OF Hearing League Miss Steffy Power Company Club Wilma Sheppard Ryan W. Thompson St. Patrick's School Miss Sindelar Marilyn Trinity Lutheran Tea Mrs. Olmstead Mrs. Barry Away Miss Terhune Entre Nous Club Cate A. E. Anderson Crusaders Circle I. H. N. Circle TOTAL Bishop Rama Evermneass
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