Cedar Rapids Hosts For John Reid Guests Visit From St Louis
House guests of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Reid at 517 Vernon Drive SE are honored at social events during their Cedar Rapids stay. Frank A Hammett and daughter Mary Louise Hammett of St. Louis arrived Wednesday for a few days. A lawn buffet and a Country Club luncheon were held in their honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Reid
Vernon Drive
Frank A. Hammett
Mary Louise Hammett
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Nissen Sails On European Voyage
Mrs. Frank C. Nissen sails from the city at midnight aboard the S. S. New York for Europe. Her daughter Miss Mary Nissen will meet her in Southampton after a year at the Oxford art school. They plan to visit Oxford, the British Isles and Germany before sailing back on the S. S. Deutschland July 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Nissen
Second Avenue SE
S. S. New York
Europe
Mrs Bickel Hosts Book Club Dessert Luncheon
Mrs Robert O Bickel entertained her book club at the final yearly meeting with a dessert luncheon at 730 Wellington Street SE. Mrs Rollo Pickford reviewed Portrait of a Family by Eleanor Farjeon for ten members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Bickel
Wellington Street
Book Club
Rollo Pickford
Eleanor Farjeon
Edward Clarks Jr Visit Tama With Family
Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Clark Jr of Miami Beach Florida and their baby Louise Henderson Clark visit Tama for several weeks. Mrs Clark’s parents Mr and Mrs Herbert T Cherry host them in Tama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Clark, Jr
Miami Beach
Fla
Louise Henderson Clark
Czech Fine Arts Committee Chairs Named for Coming Year
The Czech Fine Arts society announced its year committee chairmen at a Tuesday meeting at the home of new president Mrs J J Hervert 1015 Second Street SE. Chairs include Social Rose Paidar Membership Helen Masha Telephone Mrs Leo B Sedlacek By laws Dorothy Dvorak Auditing Carl Heinen Current Events Mrs S V Shonka Civics Esther Hronik Publicity Mrs Carl Heinen Program Mrs Helen Kacena Stark who will also lead the club chorus. Officers include Mrs Hervert Ronald Moehlmann vice president Carl Zbanhek treasurer R R Koubs recording secretary and Mrs Carl Heinen corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Czech Fine Arts Society
J. J. Hervert
Second Street SE
Rose Paidar
Helen Masha
Leo B. Sedlacek
Dorothy Dvorak
Carl Heinen
S. V. Shonka
Esther Hronik
Lakes Dunhams to Indianapolis Races
Mr and Mrs T M Lake of Carleton apartments and Mr and Mrs B E Dunham of 849 Third avenue SE have left for Indianapolis Ind to attend the auto races for Memorial day Mrs Lake will visit her mother Mrs William Kramer in Louisville Ky for a few weeks and the Lake and Dunham parties will return the first of the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Lake
Carlton Apartments
B. E. Dunham
Third Avenue SE
Indianapolis
Ind
Honor Oakland Guests At Daniels Park Picnic
Mr and Mrs Jack Frew hosted a picnic dinner at Daniels Park Wednesday evening honoring Mr and Mrs H P Lowe of Oakland. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Dee of Brooklyn NY Mrs E Herring of Clinton and daughter Patricia Mr and Mrs Clay Read and son Richard Mr and Mrs Bert Fairchild and daughters Beverly Jean and Ramona and Mr and Mrs Henry Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frew
Third Street
Daniels Park
H. P. Lowe
Oakland
John Dee
Brooklyn
N. Y
E. Herring
Clinton
Patricia
Clay Read
Richard
Bert Fairchild
Beverly Jean
Ramona
Henry Lowe
Washington High Class of 1916 Holds Fourth Reunion Banquet
Washington High School alumni from the class of 1916 gathered with five teachers for a reunion and dinner at the Colonial Food shop. The event, fourth in its series, set plans to meet again in 1941 with telegrams read from absent members and several Cedar Rapids attendees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Colonial Food Shop
Marie Schmermund
Ina Hibbard
Rachel Witwer
Alice Rudd
A. Bowne
Robert Safely
Flora McKay Kitchin
Hazel Jacobs Loomis
Lucille Odell
Florence D. Beenk
Margaret Nelson Roland
Laura Fry
Hermena Unzeilig Trestnar
Gladys McLeod Sedlacek
Leo B. Sedlacek
Ruth Miller McFann
Liddle
Chadima
Chehak
Gundling
Safely
Shenefelt
Miss Goldberg
Crawford Carter Hosts Kenmore Golf Club Picnic
About 100 persons attended the family picnic and dance hosted by Crawford Carter at the Kenmore golf club on Wednesday opening the women's golf season. Mrs. R. J. Vorkoper led arrangements with help from Mrs. John Heins, and the first ladies' day is Friday at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford Carter
Kenmore Golf Club
R. J. Vorkoper
John Heins
Kensington tea for Columbia division No 37 L A O R C
Mrs Joel E Rogers hosted a Wednesday Kensington and tea at 364 Park Terrace SE for Columbia division No 37 L A O R C with helpers Mrs O E Haynes Mrs H B Jensen Mrs Joe Godfrey Mrs Carl F Goodwin and Miss Phyllis Rogers. Mrs Goodwin led the program and Mrs A C Meakins won a floral contest prize. Special guests included Mrs J A Phillips and other spouses of railway leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel E. Rogers
Park Terrace SE
Columbia Division
L. A
Kensington
O. E. Haynes
H. B. Jensen
Joe Godfrey
Carl F. Goodwin
Phyllis Rogers
Goodwin
A. C. Meakins
J. A. Phillips
C. S. Montooth
J. R. T. Rieves
W. E. Warren
Rock Island
Cc. C. Cunningham
Oscar Mumma
Stella McNeil
W. J. Shanahan
Havlik Kubichek Families Hold Reunion at Upper Palisades
A Havlik and Kubichek family reunion was held Sunday in Upper Palisades honoring Mrs. Fred Novotny of Heron Lake Minnesota. Joseph Havlik of Palisades was the oldest attendee with many relatives including Betty Havlik, Bohumil Mallin Edward Mallin Martha Hartman and others from Martello Cedar Rapids Mount Vernon Mechanicsville Ely Walker Blairstown and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havlik
Kubichek
Upper Palisades
Fred Novotny
Heron Lake
Minn
Joseph Havlik
Palisades
Betty
Bohumil Mallin
Edward
Frank Mallin
Martello
W. Savage
Billy
David
Adolph Havlik
Helen Mann
Cedar Rapids
Oscar Daubenmier
Francis
Helen
Charles Kubichek
Mount Vernon
Frank Hartman
Lloyd Longerbeam
June Esther
Mechanicsville
Joe Binko
Emily
Ely
John Hartl
Frank Havlik
Lumir
Walker
Ae Oe
Marr Atter
Faye
Blairstown
Lorene Kubichek
Mrs W D Kennedy Elected President Of Modern Reading Club
Mrs Wilbur D Kennedy was elected president of the Modern Reading club at year end. The final meeting and luncheon were hosted by Mrs Robert Armstrong in Pleasant Hill. New officers include C V Lehman vice president Roy E Currey secretary and Karl P Blaise treasurer. Mrs Rinderknecht led a discussion of The Next Hundred Years by C C Furnas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur D. Kennedy
Modern Reading Club
Robert Armstrong
Pleasant Hill
Kennedy
William J. Kinderknecht
C. V. Lehman
Roy E. Curray
Karl P. Blaise
M. S. Hallman
L. R. Gerhardt
Fred A. Winter
E. J. North
Marshall Hickman
W. E. Peschau
James E. Patterson
Garden Club Tour and Luncheon Adds New Member
Fourteen Home Garden club members toured local gardens and dined at the Country club on Wednesday. Visitors included the gardens of Mrs. Robert Armstrong, Mrs. Isaac B. Smith, Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer and Mrs. John Hamilton. After lunch, Mrs. E. M. Victorine was voted a new member, with Mrs. James Bramwell leading the tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Garden Club
Country Club
Robert Armstrong
Isaac B. Smith
van Vechten Shaffer
John Hamilton
E. M. Victorine
James Bramwell
Trim smart daytime frock for the active girl pattern 4021
Anne Adams pattern 4021 features youthfully styled daytime frocks suitable for business, sports, or casual wear in cotton, silk, or crepe. Sizes 14 to 42 with darts and curving skirt lines, trim options, and collarless necklines. Pattern and book combined priced at 25 cents by mail from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids
West 17Th St
New York
N. Y
Committees Named by A A U W For Next Year
Mrs. Frank V. Orr outlined new committee appointments at the final meeting held at Mrs. Wayne Foster's home. About fifty members attended as lists were read for Educational international relations Legislative fellowship Membership program Publicity social notification auditing and other posts with multiple women named to each panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank V. Orr
Wayne Foster
Hillcrest Drive
H. C. Ring
Merle Gray
Gladys Keifer
F. G. Murray
Jennie Post
L. D. Weld
Royal Holbrook
Grace Lambert
Alice Page
M. E. Witt
Grace Brownell
Mary Bell
W. R. Grissel
O. Hawk
R. C. Salter
Evelyn Street
M. R. Warren
Thomas Crabbe
David Bleakley
Carl N. Ettinger
Russell F. Knapp
George Kosek
Joseph Rust
J. Boyd Rogers
Mercy hospital school of nursing alumni dinner dance
Mercy hospital school of nursing graduates were guests of honor at the annual dinner dance at the Roosevelt hotel. Notable attendees included Miss Mary McClernon of Independence and Miss Vera Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Roosevelt Hotel
Mary McClernon
Independence
Vera Murray
Jennie Zlatohlavek
Viola Erger
Dorothy Davenport
Mary Schersach
Helen Fitzsimmons
Helen Starks
Mary Anthony
Mary Elaine
Mary Lawrence
Mary Victor
Genevieve Main
Genevieve Maier
Virginia Assmus
Bernice Prinskanas
Marjorie Healy
William Assmus
Lucile Trierweiller
M. I. Nederhiser
Cascade
Edna Smith
Frances Furlong
Waverly
Stella Scott
Ernest Montague
Iowa City
Frank Hofford
Norway
Mary Dolan
Central City
Alberta Hogan
Tillie Blizek
Loretta Howe
Boone and Atkins Couple Weds Sunday
Miss Freda Murken daughter of Herm and Mrs Murken and Myron Wilhelmi son of Mr and Mrs Peter Wilhelmi of Atkins were married at St Pauls Lutheran church. The bride wore white satin and was attended by Arlene Wilhelmi Flora Murken and Evelyn Murken. Flower girl Lois Murken and ring bearer Merle Moeller. Best man Delmar Schlotterbeck and ushers Elmer Koch and Arthur Koch. Reception at the bride’s home. The bride is Boone High School graduate and Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls alumna. She has taught in Boone County. Mr Wilhelmi works in Newhall. they will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer O. Koch
Arthur Koch
Boone High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Iowa State College
Ames
Boone County
Wilhelmi
Newhall
Slip Cover Your Sofa A Quick Room Makeover Guide
Learn to refresh a room with easy sofa slip covers using cretonne linen or chintz. The guide shows draping methods, seam lines, tuck allowances, and finishing touches, plus a 40 page illustrated booklet with step by step diagrams and chair upholstering tips.
Making Slip Covers Successfully
A plain instruction request to send 15 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette for a booklet titled Making Slip Covers Successfully. It asks for the sender’s name, address, and booklet name written plainly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Home Institute
West 19Th St
New York City
N. Y
P T A Honors Roosevelt High At Dinner Meeting
Roosevelt junior and senior high school P T A honored teachers and parents at a Tuesday dinner. About 200 attended as Mrs. R F Erickson installed officers: Hub bard president Riley vice president Seabrooke secretary Cocayne treasurer. Various students and local figures performed during an amateur hour. Refreshments were served by Mrs. P H Brown and committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
R. F. Erickson
C. M. Hubbard
J. M. Riley
Arthur Seabrooke
J. W. Cocayne
Guy Curran
Wiley
H. H. Hoadley
Major Bowes
Edward Lundquist
Graham McNamee
Jean Layer
Jackie Carpenter
Eddie Horton
Donald Kyle
Pete Baker
Roosevelt Mothers
Phoebe Garber
Henrietta Seabrooke
Marie Williams
Rose Adams
Edith Herdlicka
Glenn Crowder
Retha Underhill
George Buchan
Billie Carr
Marcella Schultz
Anita Hansen
Betty Wadden
Paul Keyes
Betty Wagner
Wanda Clemens
Miss Underhill
Roosevelt String Quartet
Dorothy Wagner
Gloria Franks
Lucille Johnson
Betty Hemsky
Phoebe Gerber
Herbert Morrow
Cherry Sisters
Van Buren P T A installs officers and honors retiring president
Van Buren P T A held an installation of officers on Tuesday afternoon led by Miss Nanna Nelson principal. New officers include Mrs L K McKee president and Mrs C C Pitlik vice president. Mrs George Naxera secretary and Mrs Jerry Nemec treasurer. Retiring president Mrs R F Taft received a past president’s pin. Cub Pack 26 sponsored by the P T A presented a Major Bowes program. May cake walk winner was Mrs Sylvester Koutnik. Mrs McKee announced committees for the year across program finance health publicity hospitality publications study group librarian membership and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren P. T. A
Nanna Nelson
L. K. McKee
C. C. Pitlik
George Naxera
Jerry Nemec
Frank Ehrenberger
Nelson
R. F. Taft
Sylvester Koutnik
McKee
J. Hollister
Anderson
E. Lake
B. Watkins
E. Zvacek
R. Smith
P. H. Brown
A. Gaskill
E. Fields
L. Mrstik
J. LeMar
L. Svoboda
P T A Officers Elected At Benjamin Franklin Junior High
Officers were chosen at a Wednesday P T A meeting for Benjamin Franklin junior high with Mrs. James Barnett as president and Mrs. Milo Hanzlik as treasurer. Reports were given, a teachers picnic was planned at Bever park, and choral groups performed under Miss Margaret Porter and Mrs. George Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin Junior High
James Barnett
William Allen
A. C. Loepp
Milo Hanzlik
S. V. Shonka
Loepp
Hanzlik
W. H. Bailey
M. Sopousek
Bertram Puckett
Lloyd F. Speake
O. A. Prather
Bever Park
Glee Club
Margaret Porter
Garfield Mothers’ Chorus
George Miller
R. B. van Cleve
Walter Barnhart
Parker Randall
Carl Thompson
Charles Brusha
Fred Mally
John Sebern
Rhodes
E. Stepanek
Shonka
Milwaukee
Ruby Byers
Eluta Tami Camp Fire Members hike to High Rock
Eluta Tami Camp Fire group members hiked to High Rock Tuesday night. Audrey Anderson Beverly Wright Bob Wright and Jack Forbes led the blaze, followed by Mrs A J Anderson Elaine Anderson Ruth Bokerney and Lester McCune. A wiener roast followed with guests Bob Conrad Jack Forbes Bob Wright and Lester McCune. Others present included Ruth Bokerney Beverly Wright Verna Krogh Audrey Anderson Jane Ellen Grissel Flaine Anderson Margaret Clark and guardian Mrs A J Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eluta Tami
High Rock
Audrey Anderson
Beverly Wright
Bob Wright
Jack Forbes
A. J. Anderson
Elaine Anderson
Ruth Bokerney
Lester McCune
Bob Conrad
Verna Krogh
Jane Ellen’ Grissel
Flaine Anderson
Margaret Clark
the Guardian
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Gamma Chapter Meeting Highlights
Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met Tuesday evening at the Montrose hotel. Mrs. Kenneth Cornell led devotions, Mary Jane Wisnowsky spoke on parliamentary law, Mrs. I. E. Jackson discussed citizenship, Bernadine Wurzbacher spoke on better speech, and Ada Bauerle discussed poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Montrose Hotel
Kenneth Cornell
Mary Jane Wisnowsky
I. E. Jackson
Bernadine Wurzbacher
Ada Bauerle
Mrs. L. L. Owen Heads Silver Cross
Mrs. L. L. Owen elected president of Silver Cross circle of the King's Daughters at a lunch meeting hosted by Mrs. T. F. Hersch. Other officers include Mrs. Hefner vice president and Mrs. Maxwell secretary, with dispatch of $228 earned and $200 donated to Camp Conservation the state camp and the Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Owen
Silver Cross Circle of the
King’s Daughters
Oliver S. Wilson
T. F. Hersch
Greenwood Drive
F. Hilar
J. Hersch
T. K. Hefner
Alvin Maxwell
Leo Stalker
V. Porter
Jennie McCowan
Rufus B. Culver
Linn County
Maxwell
Hefner
Owen
Red Cross
Arthur P T A Honors Arthur Teachers Dinner
Arthur P T A held a dinner in Mrs Wurster's garden to honor Arthur teachers. Forty five members and teachers attended with flowers on tables and individual favors. Prizes for 500 and bridge were awarded and gifts given to teachers. corages presented to new and outgoing presidents. Miss Margaret Grier, a June bride elect, received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur P. T. A
Chester Beall
L. C. Anderson
Nathan Ereranete
W. D. Elder
M. E. Ten
Wednesday Social Club Breakfast Donations and Picnic Plans
The Wednesday Social Club held its annual Bever Park breakfast and approved a $5 donation to Camp Conservation. Members outlined a family picnic scheduled for May 24 at Ellis Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Park
Camp Conservation
Ellis Park
Arline Sova Celebrates Tenth Birthday at Home Party
Mrs. Albert Sova hosted a birthday gathering for her daughter Arline at 842 Cambercourt SE on Wednesday. Decorations reflected a festive tenth birthday theme with family and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Sova
Camburncourt SE
Arline
Green and White Refreshments Served at Private Gathering
Guests included Roberta Owens, Nadine Mitralsky, Ruth Mae Coates, Frances Marshall, Pauline Smith, Helen Marie Sliss, Patricia Lou Donald, Joan Garrett, Rose Mary Barta and Arline Sova. Mrs Sova attended with her daughter Dorothy Sova and Dorothy Mae Curl assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Owens
Nadine Mitralsky
Ruth Mae Coates
Frances Marshall
Pauline Smith
Helen Marie Sliss
Patricia Lou Donald
Joan Garrett
Rosemary Barta
Arline Sova
Camp Fire Guardians to Take High Rank at Picnic
Mrs. Amos Scott and Mrs. A. J. Anderson will assume the rank of fire maker in Camp Fire during a picnic supper meeting at Ellis park duck pond Monday at 5 45 p m. Officers will be elected and attendees are asked to bring regular picnic requirements and a covered dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Scott
A. J. Anderson
Camp Fire Guardians’ Association
Ellis Park Duck Pond
Elder Visitors From Pattersonville Visit Uncle in City
Mr and Mrs Max Elder of Pattersonville New York arrived Tuesday to visit Mr Elder's uncle J M Gordon 339 Twelfth Street SW Mr Elder will travel to Pittsburgh Kansas to attend the general assembly of the United Presbyterian churches as a delegate from the Albany Presbytery Mrs Elder stays in town
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Elder
Pattersonville
N. Y
Miss Mary Saling Honored at Bever Park Picnic
Miss Mary Saling of Los Angeles visiting her sister Mrs. W. J. Laux in SE address attended a picnic supper at Bever Park. The event was hosted Wednesday evening by Miss Mary Gibson and Miss Madonna Chicoine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Saling
Los Angeles
Calif
W. J. Laux
Seventh Avenue SE
Bever Park
Mary Gibson
Madonna Chicoine
Dinner and shower honor Mamie Zenishek and Vernon Kent
Mrs Zenishek and Mr and Mrs Robert Currell hosted a dinner and shower for Mamie Zenishek and Vernon Kent who will wed on June 6. Eight guests attended and the group then went to Pla Mor after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Currell
Second Avenue SE
Mamie Zenishek
Vernon Kent
Pla-Mor
Jolly Ramblers Hostess and Prize Winners Named
Mrs W Willenberg entertained the Jolly Ramblers at her home 904 Sixth Avenue SE on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs R H Leinbaugh and Mrs Leo J Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Willenberg
Sixth Avenue SE
Jolly Ramblers
R. H. Leinbaugh
Leo J. Smith
Karla Masaryk Club Entertained At Polehna Home
Mrs. Martin Polehna hosted the Karla Masaryk club at her home 72 eighteenth avenue southwest with Mrs. A Polehna assisting as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Polehna
Eighteenth Avenue
Karla Masaryk Club
A. Polehna
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Reid
Mrs. Nissen
Mrs. Bickel
Edward Clarks, JR
Tama
Czech Fine Arts Committee
Neumode
Second ST
Washington High
Kenmore
Mrs Rogers
Havlik, Kubichek Reunion
W.D. Kennedy
Garden Club
Josen Resi
A.A.U.W
Jenna Strahan
Catherine Baxter
Marianne Dvorak
Joanna Hagey
Ruth Kemp
Dwight Krumholtz
Ethel Ryan
Margaret Sundberg
G. Y. Swartzendruber
Ruth Webster
Evelyn Zerzanek
John Battin
John W. Barry
Nelle Erwin
Florence Johnston
O. W. Lawrence
Ethel Outland
Clara Robinson
P. A. Tracy
Frances Westerfield
C. S. Foster
Arthur L. Bye
Harry E. Boyd
Edith Knox
C. C. Kesler
Carl K. Linge
Jane Slavata
Lenore Beggs
Hazel Evans
A. J. Fl
McDowell
Copeland
Bird
Schumann
Miss Street
Mrs. Orr
Mercy Hospital
Boone and Atkins
P. T. A. Meetings
Roosevelt Junior High
F. Keister
R. Farmer
E. Rathje
A. J. Mayfield
G. Naxera
J. Nemec
Ray McCreedy
Hruby
V. C. Grant
Oakland Ave
F. R. Hutchinson
Prop
Eluta Tami Camp
Charles
Greenberg
Second Street
DIAL
Iowa
Tenth Street
Third Avenue
Sses
M. E.garmoe
Optometrist
Rd St
Arthur
Gordon Home
Miss Saling
Mrs. Zenishek
George
Wilson
Iowa Senate
Welcome Shriners
Alice Cooper
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer
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