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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1934
Page
4
The Gazette will publish club lodge and church organization calendars in Sunday editions starting Nov 4. Each Sunday’s calendar lists meetings for the next week and no notices appear during the week. Notices must reach The Gazette by the preceding Friday afternoon.
The Iowa division of the American Association of University Women will hold its annual executive board meeting in Des Moines on November 3. Members include state officers and branch presidents from Ames Cedar Rapids Charles City Des Moines and other Iowa communities. A luncheon will follow with Dr E W Butterfield CT education commissioner speaking on Education Expands.
The Cedar Rapids Art association hosts a tea Sunday to honor Francis Robert White new director of the Little Gallery and Mrs White. The event runs 3 to 5 p.m. on the library's second floor with the Little Gallery and Art association rooms open daily thereafter. Quietly chaired by Mrs George B Douglas Mrs William H Dunshee Mrs W H Frick and Mrs Stella G Sefton.
Mrs Kingsley Day of Hopkins Minnesota district advisor for the Delta Delta Delta sorority was honored at a Tri Delt Alliance luncheon at the Commonwealth tea room. Bridges followed the luncheon and the active chapter praised her at a spread in the chapter rooms. She then left for Iowa City to visit the University of Iowa Delta Delta Delta chapter as a three day guest.
Dick Pinney son of Mr and Mrs Eugene M Finney at 1915 Ridgeway Drive SE hosts a Halloween hard times dinner party for ten friends this evening. Guests include Jim Nolan Tom Larson John Fisher John Chehak David Coffing Gordon Fennell Warren Pugh Frank Kotik and Richard Chadima.
Mrs Harry Hunter of 1955 Blake boulevard SE hosted members of her bridge club at a Tuesday noon luncheon at the Country club.
Mrs James Mylon hosted the Three L class of the First Christian church at a Halloween party Tuesday evening at 1246 Fourth Avenue SE. Guests entered through a back door and passed a spooky lane to the attic where ghosts and goblins reigned. About thirty five members attended with Mrs F A Burchard Mrs W W Littlejohn and Mrs Hershel Green assisting.
Decorations and refreshments followed a Halloween theme at the party given by Miss Margaret Batten of 826 Ninth Street SW on Tuesday. Prizes for games were won by Hazel Thompson and Mildred Hasek with guests Priscilla Schenberg, Evelyn Damanet, Ruby Thompson, Vic Hasek, Margaret Henderson Wise Troy, and Harriette Strive attending.
The article notes Welxe Rev Mei activity with a Y WC Aor beta davat7 event at 7 pm and outlines evening attendance, a Mist Hoo gathering, and a meeting at 1 City. It mentions Welkee tan te owl tea soc 1s pper and a Tuesday schedule with addresses and local club discussions.
At the home of Mrs 7 514 Favenue NW Mount Crnes employees of the C Pry ney company Crimve vare hosted a contest with prizes for best costume. Participants included Mrs Valu We Vert Mrs Fenicle Helen Weber Adelaide Gibson and Mary Trai or. Miss Daw and Vous Hadacek provided entertainment with a mock Quaker meeting.
Mrs R L Batchelder was honored at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Vi Frank Swanda 1850 Madise Street NE. She was Miss Frances Kolarik before her marriage on Oct 16 with assistance from Libbie Janko Mrs John Kolarik and Mrs J J Kolarik.
Cedar Rapids teachers Marian Cutman Bernice Lind Mayfred Stone Bernice Pratt and Emily Matousek will attend the state teachers convention in Des Moines Thursday and Friday. Delegates elected at the north eastern district meeting in Dubuque include Lavina Dragoo Martha Griffith and Robert Ebel. Frances Perkins secretary of labor and Dr S Parkes Cadman are among speakers.
Twenty eight members of the Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Halloween party Tuesday at the Montrose hotel. Guests included Beatrice Willman and Lillian Castek. Prizes went to Ruth Bartling and Miss Willman. Fern Cherry Donna Smith and Jane Goodfellow led the arrangements with games, a waffle supper, and miniature pumpkin favors in the Corn room.
Mr and Mrs Joe Vrana celebrated their anniversary with a party at E S Williams home on First Avenue SW. Yellow roses and tapers decorated the tables. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Vrana and their family, plus Mr and Mrs Anton Vrana Agnes, Mrs Harry Hutcheson and son Richard, E S Williams, Mr and Mrs George Carlson and son Ray, and Vernon Snyder. Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs Charles Skriver of Iowa City.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Birkofer and their son Ralph Jr. stayed with Mrs Birkofer’s sisters Mary and Joan Rowan at 1015 Third Avenue SE. The elder Birkofer, once with the Cedar Rapids club, finished the season as pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the National League. The family visited Mrs Birkofer’s parents in Albia Tuesday night and planned to proceed to Cincinnati.
Members of the X-33 club meet Thursday at 6 p.m at the Y W C A for a pot-luck supper. They should bring typical picnic items and attend a brief business meeting followed by a federation program in the auditorium with other Business and Industrial Federation clubs. Members unable to attend dinner may come for the program.
Raymond T Wilson of Los Angeles who left Cedar Rapids thirteen years ago to settle in the west is visiting his aunt Mrs RH Chiverton at 1410 N Street SW. He has just returned from the American Legion convention in Miami.
Past Matrons of Cedar chapter will hold a Thursday 1 pm meeting at 216 Fifteenth Street SE home of Mrs Evelyn Fell more. Coffee and rolls provided. Members asked to bring a covered dish and their own dishes.
The Progressive club will meet with Miss Emma Cargin at 420 South Avenue SW Thursday from 2 to 4 pm. Mrs Albert Ward and Mrs Mas Tapp, with birthdays in October, will be honored at the social afternoon featuring sandwiches.
A community note outlines a Thursday gathering at the Mortrase hotel near the Corny route. Attendees include Gladys Greta and Mis Nodne, with talks about the College cabin, the Bank club, and nearby events at North and SF.
Aunt Het muses on what makes someone loved a man for pride or pity, pondering which emotion drives affection more deeply. The fragment suggests themes of loyalty, gender roles, and judgment in relationships.
Four session course led by Miss Eldora DeMots runs Friday to Sunday at the Montrose hotel Crystal Ballroom. Open to Cedar Rapids residents, with sessions on program philosophy totems songs and activities and certificates awarded to graduates. Local chairs are Mrs George Claassen and Mrs J U Yessler.
A masquerade party at 200 Nineteenth street NW featured hosts Mr and Mrs Newton Owen and helpers including Mr and Mrs C L Randall and others. Prizes went to Mrs Dahn as street sweeper for ladies and Roy Howard as cave man for men. decorations in orange and black with animals around the home.
Mrs Carl Schultz hosted eight girls at a party for her niece Donna Marie with games and gifts. Halloween colors decorated the room. Guests included Betty Armstrong Tuey Church Joan Nost Mary Benton Frances Benton Carol Cole and Geraldine Cole.
Mr and Mrs Robert Clark and Mrs Ras Richmond with her daughter Mars, Miss Jesse Dunwoods Ag nes Dunwendy and Ruth Sharpe visited St Paul Minnesota for the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs HF Wann at 1423 Beveraves. Mrs Richmond and Mrs Winn are sisters.
Mrs Wo Thomas of Chicago and Werson are spending a few days with Mrs Thomas mother Mrs J OW Nodurft at 107 Fifth avenue SW.
Carl O White and his son David of Fort Wayne Indiana visited Mr and Mrs Carl Richard White and Mr and Mrs A G Saylor at 1409 K Street SW over the weekend.
Ms Freak Trachta departs Cedar Rapids area with daughter Beatrice for a three weeks visit to Los Angeles California.
Mr and Mrs Harry Chadima will entertain at a Halloween costume party at their home 2535 Vernoncourt SE this evening for twenty two guests. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs B M Bradford and Mr and Mrs Edward K Diehl of Dubuque. A buffet supper will be served late in the evening.
Jane Boyd circle of King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. C T Reynolds, 1726 Park avenue SE. Mrs M Bundy and Mrs Fred Niemeier will be assisting hostesses.
The Woman's Missionary Society of First Presbyterian invites the public to a Friday praise service at 7 45 p m in the chapel with speaker Mrs L D Weld. The First Lutheran society hosts a bank offering tea Thursday at 2 30 pm at 215 Fifteenth Street NE with speaker Mrs LeRoy D Weld. The United Brethren circle meets Friday afternoon at 1551 Sixth Avenue SE with luncheon and lesson led by Mrs F Stone. Gleaner Circle of St James meets Thursday at 2 30 pm at 1805 Ells Boulevard for a business meeting.
The Olivet Missionary society will meet at the church Friday at 2 30 pm. Devotional will be led by Mrs J Buchan with leaders Mrs I Monson and Mrs J A Lewis. Hostesses are Mrs Charles Chapman and Mrs George Potter. All ladies of the church are invited.
St Rose circle of the Immaculate Conception church will be entertained at the home of Mrs M A Yant 1426 Thirty second Street NE Thursday at 2 pm.
The Westminster Presbyterian Womans Missionary Society meets Friday at 2 30 pm at the church with devotional by Miss Mary Laurance current events by Mrs Thomas Scotton and study Which Way for India led by Mrs George Yuill and Mrs W E Curtis. St Johns Guild meets Thursday 230 pm at 1444 C avenue NE. Bethany Wadies Aid holds an all day session Thursday with cov ered dish and sandwiches. St Pauls Methodist Missionary societies meet with Mrs H N Boyson 2314 Bever avenue SE in charge of the Woman's Home society.
St Agnes circle of the Immaculate Conception church will meet with Mrs Margaret Murphy at 1408 Third Avenue SE on Thursday at 2 p.m.
Hands and feet gain warm fashion notes from AG Labs and young readers. Gloves and socks are shown in wool blends from ribbed to hairy textures in bright colors. Knee warmers appear as fun conversation pieces though not worn with the latest skirts.
Mrs Edwin Bauer hosted a Halloween party for her daughter Elayne on Tuesday afternoon at 602 Third Street SW. Guests included Patricia Hughes Phyllis Templeman Donald Templeman Joyce Hart Mary Jane Goodyear Dolores Andes and Marilyn Bristol of Marion. Mrs Arthur Kunzman and Mrs Charles Templeman helped serve refreshments with the host.
The Gift of Gab club met at Club Royale for a dinner. Readings were given by Golden Rose Broussard and Leona Novak. Attendees included Miss Broussard Miss Novak Leone Christie Dorothy Unash Irene Uuch Bernice Novak Esther Novak and Marguerite Montague.
The piece describes dark brown or black gloves and matching accents as simple yet decorative. It notes tweed knit cuffs, varied sock styles from plain to striped or plaid, and the hand knit look using wool, cashmere, rabbit’s hair or angora. It advises warmth and comfort at sporting events.
The notice confirms that pinochle and 500 games will be played, indicating forthcoming matches and session details for players and organizers.
The Women s Relief Corps will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m All officers should attend to practice for inspection and all comrades are invited to join the session.
The Jowana club Kensington plans a Thursday evening gathering at 229 Eleventh Street NW the home of George Miller. Men are invited to attend.
Linn Tent No 38 and Towny Hive No 111 of the Maccabees plan a card party Thursday at 8 pm. at Moose hall with refreshments served.
The Child Study group of the Hayes Parent-Teacher association will meet at the school Thursday at 2pm with Mrs. T. P. Smith as leader. All district parents are invited to attend.
The Van Buren study group will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs R F Taft 2202 J street SW. All members are asked to note the change of meeting place.
Mrs Royal H Holbrook of 1420 Second avenue SE will leave late this week for Los Angeles to spend the winter with her sister Miss Helen Amidon.
The Australian brush turkey covers its eggs with decaying leaves and leaves them to hatch unaided. The chicks emerge as fully feathered juveniles and immediately begin fending for themselves, making their own way in the world.
The Auxiliary to the B M P I U will gather at Mrs. Joseph J. Barker's residence 634 Thirty fourth Street NE on Thursday at 2 p.m. The event invites members of the organization to attend the community gathering.
Standard Life association No. 172 will meet Thursday in Moose hall. A picnic supper will be served at 6 30 for members and friends. The business meeting will be followed by a card party.
The Pan-American union described to more than eighty American Association of University Women members at Miss Edna Erickson’s home, led by Mrs. Herbert C. Ring. Discussion covered South and Central America resources and future air travel links, with notes on John Hay and Elihu Root and praise for Cordell Hull from Dr. Sophinisba Breckinridge.
The Beethoven club meets Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce to study Excerpts from Boris Godounoff. Guest baritone soloist Prof. Paul Schumann Ray of the Coe School of Music will sing Varlaam's Song and the program includes works by Godounoff directed by Miss Eleanor Taylor. A 9 15 a.m. board meeting precedes the program.
El Paso Texas AP report says two unidentified Mexicans were killed when five men crossed the Rio Grande into the United States and opened fire on U S border patrolmen. Patrol officers returned fire, three suspects fled.
Forty four cannon shots at dawn announced the birth of a daughter to Princess Sybilla and Prince Gustaf Adolph. The infant, born at midnight, is named Margareta Desiree Victoria, great granddaughter of the Swedish king.
Washington report says the Roosevelt administration studies new unemployment relief methods aiming to complete a definite program when Congress convenes. Proposals include employment insurance and permanent public works, with decisions pending conferences and Hopkins indicating it is early to discuss recommendations.
A violent confrontation between hunger marchers and police near the Hudson River bridge left three hurt and seventy arrested. About 200 New York City marchers clashed with officers as they attempted to enter Albany, with thirty sent to headquarters and later forty more from a western New York contingent detained on the opposite side of the city.
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