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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1938

Page

2

No Post-Holiday Social Season Lifts Here

Social calendars stay busy with Tuesday luncheons and dinners as hosts welcome visitors vacationers and locals. Mrs. Koy Choate sails June 11 for Europe. Mrs. Holmes hosts a 330 to 530 tea with Roswell Pickford presiding and guests including Mrs. Race Mrs. Armstrong Shields and Miss Starr among others. Additional gatherings honor Mrs. Campbell from Oakland at Commonwealth apartments with twelve guests and bridge after lunch. Dinner plans include Mrs. Richard Lord Mrs. Cutler hosting with Mr. and Mrs. Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. French attending. George Schoonover hosts a dinner for guests from Waterloo and Grand Rapids with Shields and Shields present.

Choate Frank B. Race Coral Gables Fla St. Armstrong Blake Boulevard George Shields Ellen Esther Shields Waterloo Barbara Starr Grand Rapids Mich George L. Schoonover Grande Avenue Lloyd E. Morgan Twentieth Street Joe Campbell Oakland Calif Commonwealth Apartments Bridge Mrs. Morgan Roy E. Curray Harry ©. Cutler Fred A. Winter Frank L. Brearton Harold A. Lockhart Earl O. Coffing Roy V. Zimmerman Richard Lord Third Avenue SE Harry O Cutler Ridgeway Drive SE Lord Home Campbell Edwin C. French Stella Steffenson Maude Carr L. M. Silliman Mr. Cutler Grande Avenue SE Courtlesy John Shields

William Greens Leave for Denison Visit

Mr and Mrs William Green of Schenectady New York spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Howard R Green at 2003 Bever avenue SE Cedar Rapids then traveled to Denison to visit Mrs Green s parents Mr and Mrs F H Chandler before returning to Cedar Rapids for a short visit and proceeding home.

William Green Schenectady N. Y Mr. Green Howard R. Green Bever Avenue SE Denison Green F. H. Chandler Cedar Rapids

Last Of Teen Age Dances Will Be A Dinner Affair

The final teen age dance sponsored for Cedar Rapids Country Club members' children ages 13 to 16 will be a dinner dance on Saturday evening with dinner at 7. Dancing after dinner runs until 11. Committee members and their husbands will attend, gathering for dinner at the club before the dance.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Luncheon Planned for Cedar Rapids PEO Members in Iowa City

PEO members from Cedar Rapids chapters gather Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Memorial Union Iowa City for a luncheon followed by a preliminary 1939 convention planning meeting. Chapters E and HI of Iowa City hostesses. call Mrs. Carl D. Thomas at 27922 to attend.

Cedar Rapids Memorial Union Iowa City

Mrs Beems Family Welcomes Visitors From West Across Cities

Mrs. Clark A Beems returns after five weeks visiting Los Angeles San Francisco Salt Lake City and Denver. Arriving Saturday was Buel Beems of New York City who will visit indefinitely at the home of his father C. A. Beems and Mrs Beems.

Clark A Beems Twenty-first Street Los Angeles San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver Buel Beems New York City C. A. Beems

Churches Return Home After Currays House Visit

Mr and Mrs Alonzo Church have left Linden Drive SE neighbors after visiting the Currays Roy Be and family at 2200 Linden drive SE in the city, returning to New York City following several days as house guests.

Mrs. Alonzo Church New York City Roy BE. Curray Linden Drive

Griswolds Visit Here With Their Parents

Mr and Mrs Gordon A Griswold of Wharton Texas and their son Stephen visit in the homes of their parents Mr and Mrs S W Griswold at 1700 Avenue SW and Mr and Mrs John M Morton at 345 Eighteenth Street SE

Gordon A. Griswold Wharton, Tex Stephen S. W. Griswold Avenue SW John M. Morton Eighteenth Street

Weekend Guests Include Waddill and Prentiss Family ties noted

Mr and Mrs EE Sparling of Seventeenth Street SE hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs John A Waddill of Kirksville Missouri and C L Prentiss and his son Robert of Omaha Prentiss is a brother of Mrs Sparling.

EE. Sparling Seventeenth Street John A Waddill Kirksville, Mo C. L. Prentiss Robert Omaha Mr. Prentiss Sparling

Nalley Couple Visit Maquoketa

Mr and Mrs F M Nalley 1604 T avenue NE spent Monday in Maquoketa visiting friends and sightseeing in the Jackson County town.

F M. Nalley T Avenue Maquoketa

Violin Recital Presented by Coe College Faculty

Prof Joseph Kitchin of Coe college music department presents Jewel Auman of Dixon Illinois in a Tuesday evening recital at 815 in the T M Sinclair Memorial chapel. Auman is a former Delta Delta Delta and Chi Delta member and Coe College Orchestra, aided by Manda Davies accompanist and Virginia Ohmuann pianist under Prof Max Dahhler. The program includes Romances in F, Beethoven Violin Concerto in A major, Vivaldi Alf?gro Largo, In Fantasy in C major, Schumann Clouds, Groves Passacaglia, Cyril Scott Miss hmann Spanish Dance, Granados Kreisler Berceuse, Pilzer Son of the Puszta Keler bela.

Joseph Kitchin Coe College Department of Music Jewel Auman Earl R. Auman Dixon, IL T. M. Sinclair Auman Delta Delta Delta Sorority Chi Delta Coe College Manda Davies Virginia Ohmuann Max Dahhler Roimanes Schumann Clouds Groves Cyril Scott Kreisler Berceuse Pilzer Puszta Keler Bela

Bride Elect Edith Benson To Be Honored At Shower

Miss Edith Benson, bride to be, will be feted at a linen shower and bridge party hosted by Mrs. Howard L. Jones at 117 First Avenue W Tuesday evening. Gifts will be presented in a pastel wheelbarrow. Guests include Miss Elizabeth Focht Miss Iola Mentzer and several Mrs. V C Hill Mrs. Howard Helscher Mrs. John Beck Mrs. Kenneth Ottsen Mrs. Richard Weldhouse and Mrs. William Whipple.

Edith Benson Richard HH Buresh Howard L. Jones First Avenue W Miss Benson Elizabeth Focht Iola Mentzer V C. Hill Howard B. Helscher John W. Beck Kenneth Ottsen Richard H. Weldhouse William P. Whipple

Immaculate Conception Senior Girls Dutch Treat Luncheon

Girl students of the Immaculate Conception high school class met at Clara Robinson's tea room on Saturday for a Dutch treat luncheon and a theater party. Mrs. Leo Nolan filmed the graduates. Snapdragons and cornflowers highlighted the table. attendees included Mary Frances Turner, Margaret De Bont, Maxine Lefebvre, Lorraine Supple, Mary Scanlan, Mary Louise Kiffe, Gwendolyn Nolan, Mary Kennedy, Mary V Glenn, Lucille Hester, Barbara Holmes, and Margaret Colgan.

Immaculate Conception Clara Robinson Leo Nolan Mary Frances Turner Margaret de Bont Maxine Lefebvre Lorraine Supple Mary Scanlan Mary Louise Kiffe Gwendolyn Nolan Mary Kennedy Mary V Glenn Lucille Hester Barbara Holmes Margaret Colgan

Glackin Family Holiday Guests Celebrate Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Glackin hosted out of town relatives at 1726 Avenue NE for the holiday. Guests included L. T. Glackin of Milwaukee, Kenneth Glackin and son John of Muscatine, Harold Glackin and daughter Lorraine of Peoria, and Willis Boots of Springville. A dinner party Sunday marked H. H. Glackin's birthday.

H. H Glackin Avenue NE L. T. Glackin Milwaukee Kenneth Glackin John Muscatine Harold Glackin Lorraine Peoria H. H. Glackin Willis Boots Springville

Chicago Visitors Stay With Summerrills in Mount Vernon

Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Summerrill and Miss Beatrice Summerrill over the holiday were Mrs Charles Sass Mrs Charles Sass Jr and Mr and Mrs Joe Gringer all of Chicago They were accompanied home by Miss Mildred Sass who spent a week visiting her aunt Mrs Summer rill Mrs Sass and Mrs Summer rill are sisters

Jack Summerrill Mount Vernon Road Beatrice Summerrill Charles Sass Charles Sass, Jr Joe Gringer Chicago Mildred Sass Summerrill Sass Mrs. Summerrill

Popes and Mrs McCarn Return After Holiday

Mr and Mrs C A Pope and Mrs Lucetta McCarn of 1840 Fourth Avenue SEReturned Monday evening after spending the weekend visiting relatives and friends in Princeton and Davenport. They were accompanied by Miss Myrtis Pope of Iowa City. Mr and Mrs H T Myers and their family of Hudson Wisconsin were weekend guests in the home of Mr Myers sister Mrs J H Anderson and Mr Anderson of 1836 Twentieth Street NW.

C. A. Pope Lucetta McCarn Fourth Avenue SE Princeton Davenport Myrtis Pope Iowa City H. T. Myers Hudson, Wis Mr. Myers J. H. Anderson Mr. Anderson Twentieth Street NW

Travelers Return After The Holiday

Travelers return after the long weekend as Iowa heat looms. Mrs. James H. Yuill, arts chair of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids, attended the eighteenth annual conference of the Association of the Junior Leagues of America May 17 to 20 and visited relatives in Maplewood, N J before arriving home Monday evening. Also back were Mr. and Mrs. John C. Reid after a week in the Ozarks, Mrs. Howard Wall after ten days in Pasadena with sister Mrs. Gail Burck, and sister Mrs. George J. Jaeger of Lake Forest, Ill., who will stay in Pasadena. Weekend trips brought back Mr. and Mrs. Neil Montgomery and Mr. and Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer, who spent the holiday in Peoria, Ill as guests of Mrs. Montgomery’s sister. Monday saw Mrs. Richard Lord and son Richard Lord, and Mr. and Mrs. George S. Josselyn return from Kasson, Minn and Chicago respectively.

Iowa James H. Yuill Nineteenth Street Arts Junior League of Cedar Rapids Association of the Junior Leagues of America Yuill Don C. Carleton Maplewood N. J Ozarks John C. Reid Vernon Drive Howard Wall Brucemore Gail Burck Burck Pasadena Calif George J. Jaeger Lake Forest Ill Neil Montgomery Linden Drive van Vechten Shaffer Peoria Montgomery Robert Strehlow Mr. Strehlow Kasson Minn Richard Lord Third Avenue SE George S. Josselyn Twenty-third Street Drive Chicago

Pauline Ralston Weds Arthur Mefferd at Robins Church

Miss Pauline Ward Ralston daughter of Mr and Mrs T A Ralston of Robins and Arthur E Mefferd of Cedar Rapids were married at Robins church Saturday at 5 pm with Rev O A Meyers officiating. Bride wore dark blue with white accessories and yellow rose bouquet. Music by Raymond Bebee and Mrs Howard Hurt sang. Buffet supper at parents’ home followed for immediate family and friends. Guests included Joe Marshall, Dr R M Nichols, Mr and Mrs K A Parker and son Jimmy, Mr and Mrs W T McConnell and children Jean and Bill Jr. Nichols Parker and McConnell sisters of Mrs Kohl.

Pauline Ward Ralston T. A. Ralston Robins Arthur E Mefferd Cedar Rapids Robins Church O. A. Meyers Raymond Bebee Howard Hurt Otto A. Kohl Third Avenue SE Joe Marshall Milwaukee R. M. Nichols DeKalb, Lik K. A. Parker Lenox Jimmy W. T. McConnell Jean Bill Nichols Parker McConnell Kohl

Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Stoakes and Mrs Sander

Mrs Stoakes and Mrs Sander hosted a bridge luncheon at Mrs Wurster's tea room on Tuesday. Four tables were set for play in the afternoon with both hosts present at Washington Avenue SE addresses.

W. M. Stoakes Washington Avenue SE A. F. Sander

Thompson family hosts weekend gathering with relatives

Mr. and Mrs. George E. Thompson of 197 Twenty first Avenue SW entertained over the weekend relatives including Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Thompson from Dubuque and their children and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Thompson of Waterloo.

George E. Thompson Twenty-first Avenue J. W. Thompson Dubuque J. E. Thompson Waterloo

Iowa City woman returns home after weekend visit

Miss Margaret Breece of Iowa City spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton P. Smith. On Monday the Smiths and Miss Breece drove to Dubuque for a visit.

Margaret Breece Iowa City Clayton P. Smith Mrs. Smith Miss Breece Dubuque

Arlene Embree and Theodore Munger wed at church

The First Christian church hosted the Friday evening ceremony for Arlene Embree and Theodore C. Munger. Rev. Marion H Williams officiated the single ring service as Verne Jeffrey played a love song. Attendants were Miss Jane Anderson and James Munger. Out-of-town guests included T. H. Wetzel and Claude Henry. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.

First Christian Church Arlene Embree A. L. Embree Fifth Avenue SE Theodore C. Munger James L. Munger Nineteenth Street Marion H Williams Verne Jeffrey Jane Anderson James Munger T. H. Wetzel Iowa City Claude Henry Des Moines Munger Cedar Rapids

Garden breakfast hosted by Lattners draws guests

Mr and Mrs J A Lattner entertained at a garden breakfast for twenty four at their 1845 Second Avenue SE home with guests including Mrs Robert Manton Covert and daughter Judy and Robert Byrnes of Chicago visiting Mr and Mrs Charles E Byrnes, Mrs Hubert Schimberg and daughter Martha Ann of Peoria, Barrett Lattner of Detroit a guest in the P M Lattner home, and Mr and Mrs Richard Hayes of Chicago visiting Mrs Oliver Longueville.

J. A. Lattner Second Avenue SE Robert Manton Covert Judy Robert Byrnes Chicago Charles E. Byrnes Hubert Schimberg Martha Ann Peoria

A A A W Group Picnic Tuesday

The American Association of University Women creative writing group will meet Tuesday evening with Miss Elsie Magnusson at 221 First Avenue West to travel to the John Magnusson farm southwest of town for a picnic supper. Mrs. F G Murray, reelected leader, will discuss next year’s plans. picnic arrangements are led by Mrs. M Wiley and Mrs. Karl A Stiles.

The American Association of University Women Elsie Magnusson First Avenue W John Magnusson F. G. Murray M. Wiley Karl A. Stiles

Chicago visitors stay with Roys over weekend

Mr and Mrs W W Roy of 213 Sixteenth street SE hosted weekend guests from Chicago. The group included Mr and Mrs A L Roy and their daughter Carol Evelyn, Mr and Mrs Frank Chapman, and Mr and Mrs Roy Beese. Miss Mary Ellen Stickles of Cedar Rapids accompanied them and will spend several weeks in Chicago.

W. W. Roy Sixteenth Street SE A. L. Roy Carol Evelyn Frank Chapman Roy Beese Chicago Mary Ellen Stickles Cedar Rapids

Mrs Babcock Spends Weekend in Chicago

Mrs Glenn C Babcock of 1719 Avenue NE returned Monday after visiting Chicago where she was guest of her daughter Joanne Maria Babcock a student nurse at Children’s Memorial Hospital in the city

Glenn C. Babcock 1719 Avenue Chicago Joanne Maria Babcock Children’s Memorial Hospital

Picnic at Andrle farm draws local families and guests

Andrew T Coleman hosted a holiday picnic at the Andrle farm with sister Miss Agnes Coleman and Mrs Nancy Fairchild of Oak Park Illinois joining. Employed and friends gathered for an afternoon of games featuring Olga and Charles Naxera, Lee Swanson, John Whyte and family, Mary Jensen, Dolores and Margaret Schissel, Glenn Bickel, William Weaver, and Paul Bibby. Local guests included E Allen and J L McIntyre of Glencoe Illinois and Charles Stodola of 928 F avenue NAV.

Andrew T. Coleman Seventeenth Street Agnes Coleman Nancy Fairchild Oak Park, Ii Milo Naxera Naxera Pastry Shop Andrle Farm Olga Charles Naxera Lee Swanson John Whyte Mary Jensen Dolores Margaret Schissel Glenn Bickel William Weaver Paul Biebby E. Allen J. L. McIntyre Glencoe, Ill Charles Stodola F Avenue

Aunt Het Mii Learns to End Gatherings Gracefully

A cheeky remark captures Aunt Het Mii teasing guests about leaving on time, joking that if they cannot tell when to go home, she will simply yawn to signal the end of the visit. The line showcases old fashioned social humor and polite boundary setting.

Shirley D Jeannie Alexander Birthday Party

Mrs CC A Alexander of 1053 Fifth avenue SE hosted a surprise Saturday afternoon for her daughter Shirley D Jeannie’s seventh birthday. classmates attended and gave gifts. games and refreshments followed a lighted cake centerpiece with several relatives helping entertain.

CC. A. Alexander Fifth Avenue SE Shirley D’'Jeanne Shirley D'Jeanne John Williams Doris Hill Bobby Slater Linda Chapel Charles Beatty Beatrice Duarte Richard Richey Mavis White Merlyn Marilyn Hunter Allyne Carlson Mary

Miles Leas Hosts Holiday House Party at Palisades Lodge

Mr and Mrs Miles Lea hosted a dinner party Saturday evening at the lodge in Palisades State Park. Guest of honor was Miss Ethel Ricker of Long Island New York sister of Mrs Lea. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Harold Metcalf of Mason City Miss Sue Alexander Harold Alexander of Chicago and others including Mr and Mrs Robert Donohue Mr and Mrs Leslie Base William Bate and Mr and Mrs Tom Radloff.

Miles Lea Blake Boulevard Palisades State Park Ethel Ricker Long Island N. Y Lea Harold Metcalf Mason City Sue Alexander Harold Alexander Chicago Robert Donohue Leslie Base William Bate Tom Radloff

Mrs Hampton Hosts Weekend Guests From River Forest

Mrs V E Hampton of 2035 Grande avenue SE welcomed over the weekend Mrs J Thoma Mrs P Murray and Dick Murray all of River Forest Illinois as her guests.

V. E. Hampton Grande Avenue SE J. Thoma P. Murray Dick Murray River Forest

Miss Alyce Lambert Visits Kin in the City

Miss Alyce Lambert of Hartwick spent the weekend with her grandfather Ralph Lambert at 1636 First Avenue East and with other relatives in the city. She returned home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Lambert, who were in the city Monday.

Alyce Lambert Hartwick Ralph Lambert First Avenue E City L. L. Lambert

Mrs Babick Leaves After Visit From Chicago

Mrs James Babick who has been visiting Mrs J B Robinson at 2011 Forest Drive SE has returned to her home in Chicago.

James Babick J. B. Robinson Forest Drive SE Chicago

Kansas City Couple, Dubuque Woman Leave After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Howard of Kansas City and Miss Tilla Hinch of Dubuque have left after spend era with relatives, travels noted in local society column.

Harry Howard Kansas City Tilla Hinch Dubuque

Weekend visit with Mrs Wichman and family

A fragment notes a weekend gathering with Mrs George Wichman of 1027 Fifth Avenue SE and her relatives, including Mr Howard’s cousin. The text provides only these partial details.

Mr. Howard George Wichman Fifth Avenue SE

Navy Mothers Club Chapter 32 Meeting Notice

Chapter No 32 of the Navy Mothers club will meet at the Montrose hotel Wednesday at 7 30 p m Delegates will report on the state convention All mothers and wives of navy men as well as navy men on leave are invited.

Navy Mothers’ Club Montrose Hotel Navy

Farrells' Guests Leave After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Ernest Vielehr of Chicago and Lawrence Cottrell of Oak Park depart Tuesday after spending the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Farrell at 1726 Seventh Avenue SE.

Fred Farrell Seventh Avenue SE Ernest Vielehr Chicago Lawrence Cottrell Oakark

Rail Employes Group To Include This Area

By unanimous board vote of the Inter Railway Employes association by laws amended to admit members from all railroads the express company and Western Weighing and Inspection bureaus not only in Cedar Rapids but also in nearby Marion Beverly and Atkins This expands eligibility to a large number of railroad workers previously ineligible.

Inter- Railway Employes Association Express Company Western Weighing and Inspection

Plan National Health Conference July 18-20

Washington announce national health conference set for July 18 to 20 at the suggestion of President Roosevelt. Miss Josephine Roche, chairwoman of the interdepartmental health and welfare committee, said the event follows approval of a 3 million dollar appropriation for the study and control of venereal diseases.

Washington INS Roosevelt Josephine Roche

216 Lynn county rural pupils to receive diplomas at Cedar Rapids

E C Lynn rural schools supervisor will address 216 Lynn county eighth graders at Franklin High School auditorium Cedar Rapids Friday at 10 am. The complete program includes music drills readings and a diploma presentation by Walter A Shupp county superintendent of schools.

Lynn County Franklin High School Cedar Rapids E. C. Lynn State Department of Public Instruction Dairy Dale Rabbit Grove Wills Edgerey Seria Cyrus Metcalf Blisst Mary Lott Thomas Prairie Union School West No Evelyn Dudek Lois Alice Frederick Sunnyside Edgewood No Harry Hughie Lekin Rose College Township E. G. Lynn Walter A. Shupp

Chrysler Improves at Sanatorium Checkup

Walter P. Chrysler, motor magnate, was reported improved Tuesday while staying at the Le Roy Sanatorium for a general checkup on his condition.

New York INS Walter P. Chrysler le Roy Sanatorium

Careful study links health to upright figure and buoyant carriage

A cautious study of rarely sick people shows they share a fine posture and spirited demeanor. It asserts health of mind and body through chiropractic care. Chiropractor at 212 Cedar Rapids Sav. Bank Building offers services.

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California William Greens Pr. E. O Mrs. Beems Currays Griswolds Sparlings Nalleys Canada Maxwell House May's Tea Room Miss Jewel Auman Popes Mrs. McCarn Andersons Pauline Ralston Arthur Mefferd Otto Konls Mrs. Sander Mrs. Stoakes Thompsons Theodore Munger J. A. Lattners A.A.A.W W. W. Roys Mrs. Babcock Coleman Oak Park Stodolas Valdura Mii Shirley Alexander Miles Leas Mrs. Hampton Miss Lambert Farrells Rail Plan National Health Conference Franklin High Chrysler L. L. Dolson Cedar Rapids Sav. Bank Bldg Armstrong Kemble Petunias Marion Boulevard
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