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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1938

Page

2

Dinner Parties Mark Early Week Socials

An out of town visitor inspires three occasions as social hosts plan dinners and bridge gatherings. Alfred E Durin will host at 2320 Linden River SE for Mrs Ernest Pickering of San Diego. Guy E Hillier celebrates a birthday at Cedar Pope Country Club. Walter C Hanson hosts a duplicate bridge dinner for twelve at 264 Thirty-fifth Street Drive SE.

Bridge Alfred E. Durin Linden Rive SE Ernest Pickering San Diego Calif Balcom Luberger Horton I. Bailey Pickering Guy E. Hillier Meadowbrook Drive Buller Cedar Poe Country Club Walter C. Hanson Thirty-fifth Street Drive Duplicate Bridge Club

Mrs Parker to Visit Fisher Home in Des Moines Trip

Mrs. J. M. Parker of Chicago will arrive Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Fisher at 2397 Blake Boulevard SE after spending a month in Des Moines.

J. M. Parker Fisher Home Chicago Des Moines Frederick C. Fisher Blake Boulevard Warriette Cahill Mrs. N. P. Vanderlinden

Couple Returns Home from Chicago Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wright of Linden Drive SE returned Monday after a two day stay in Chicago. They were accompanied by Mrs. Wrights sister Miss Gladys Schindel of Chicago who will live with her mother Mrs. John H. Schindel at 36 Fifteenth Street SE.

Marvin Wright Linden Drive Chicago Wright Gladys Schindel John H.schindel Fifteenth Street

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Hosts Breakfast For Art Week

One hundred twenty five members and guests of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club attended a breakfast Monday at the club house to open American Art Week. The event, sponsored by the club's art department, featured art displays, antiques, hobby items, and a guest of honor Mrs Mil dred Pelzer of Iowa City in charge of Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs activities.

Weakfast Woman's Club Cedar Rapids Mabel N Caffee James Kennedy P. D Merveaux A. Tfaera E. Colar C. M. Edgar S. Snyder Frank Wells J. P. Mille Charles Earhart C. F. Mills Aletta B. Shadle

Halloween Masquerade at Krejer Home Highlights Local Social

A surprise Halloween masquerade party was held at 909 Twenty-sixth Street E the Krejer residence Monday evening. Prizes for costumes went to Mrs. Joe Lapour and Jerry Holecek with music by Mr. Holecek and Samir Zak. Guests included multiple local couples and single attendees, all enjoying games and Halloween themed refreshments.

William Krejer Twenty-sixth Street Joe Lapour Jerry Holecek Holecek Samir Zak William Kos John Froehlich Joseph Lapour

Dairy Dale Community Picnic Dinner Set for Thursday

All residents of Dairy Dale community and friends are invited to a picnic supper on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the hall. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and sandwiches. coffee will be provided.

Dairy Dale

Bridge Club Luncheon Hosts Eight at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. B P. Lattner of 2310 Fourth Avenue SE hosted a luncheon for eight from her bridge club at the Cedar Rapids Country club. After lunch bridge was played in the club lounge.

B P. Lattner Fourth Avenue SE Bridge Club Cedar Rapids Country Club

Four Generations Gather at Sumerrill Home Visit

Leaving Monday after a Sunday gathering at the home of O J Sumerrill and his wife Rich ard Sumerrill and Mrs Summer rill of Rockford Illinois visited Mount Vernon Road SE with Norma Jean Perry Margie and Richard Jr Their guests included Earl Lee of Rockford and Richard Sumerrill’s grandfather W F Sumerrill and his sister Beatrice Sumerrill making up four generations in the Sumerrill family presence.

O J. Summerrill Mount Vernon Road Richard Summerrill

History and Literature Session of Cedar Rapids Club

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club history and literature department met Monday afternoon at the club home with eighty six attending. Officers announced include Mrs. C. C. Moffitt Mrs. N. Everson and Mrs. Howard Nandell.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club C. C. Moffitt N. Everson Howard Nandell Charles E. Roberts R. T. Lubbock Iowa Myer Avedovech Buenos Aires Argentina W. R. Armstrong General Club Edith Webber Des Moines

Halloween Party for Richard and Shirley Reid

Richard and Shirley Ann Reid, children of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Reid, hosted a Halloween party Monday afternoon at their grandmother Mrs. Raymond A. Reid's home 512 Knollwood Drive SE. Guests included Wayne Scott Marilyn Kra mer Oliver Holte Betty Rosenberger Paul Foster Betty Alton Junior Bousek Wayne Bousek and Mrs Joseph Bousek.

Richard Shirley Ann Reid Kenneth W. Reid Raymond A. Reid Knollwood Drive Wayne Scott Marilyn Kay Kramer Oliver Holte Betty Rae Rosenberger Paul Foster Betty Alton Junior Wayne Bousek Joseph Bousek

Miss Doris Thorpe Birthday Soiree Noted Local Party

Miss Doris Thorpe daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Thorpe received a sixteenth birthday party at her home on 000 avenue NW Saturday night Hal loween themed decorations and games with prizes won by Mary Kathryn Johnson and Jack Forbes A list of attendees included Betty Cunnutt Bob Wright Margaret Hessenflair Ray Kratz er Peggy Smith Kenny Vaughn Dorothy Metela Bob Olmauist Mary Kathryn Johnson Jack Forbes Jean Muetzel Gene Metge Betty Hall Herbert Hallagher Ruth Ann Smith and Spud Saterlee.

Doris Thorpe T. E Thorpe Mary Kathryn Johnson Jack Forbes Betty Cunnutt Bob Wright Margaret Hessenflair Ray Kratzer Peggy Smith Kenny Vaughn Dorothy Metela Bob [Olmauist Mary Kathryn Johnson Jean Muetzel Gene Metge Betty Hall Herbert Hallagher Ruth Ann Smith Spud Saterlee

McComases Honored At 29th Wedding Anniversary

The report on the Gordon McComas anniversary party in Sundays Gazette omits several guest names including Mr and Mrs Wiley Kubee Mr and Mrs C W Klepach Bob Deal and Frank Klepach. The event marks the couple’s twenty ninth year of marriage.

Wiley Kubee C. W. Klepach Bob Deal Frank Klepach Gordon McComas

Parties Given for Miss Lucyle Urich

Miss Lucyle Urich of Chicago former Mount Mercy academy teacher visited Miss Geraldine Rabe at 420 Twenty third street NE. She attended homecoming activities with a sequence of hostesses and suppers hosted by Miss Wall Miss Powell and Miss Rabe over the weekend.

Lucyle Urich Chicago Mount Mercy Academy Geraldine Rabe Twenty-third Street Miss Urich Mount Mercy Mary Wall Eighteenth Street Louise Powell Seventeenth Street Miss Rabe Wall Dorothea Foster Dorothy O'Brien Marguerite Bacher Rabe Urich

Mrs Hazen Hosts Art Week Open House in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Ben Hazen of 418 Twenty second street NE Cedar Rapids will host a coffee and open house Friday morning from 9 to 12 as part of American Art week. She will display about 1000 pitchers collected as a hobby. Assisting hostesses include Mesdames A B Van Dyke Mabel N Coffee Donald D Diehl and Charles Earhart.

Cedar Rapids Ben Hazen Twenty-second Street Woman's Club Hazen A. B. van Dyke Mabel N. Coffee Donald D. Diehl Charles Earhart

Mrs Reed of Fairfax Honored on Birthday

Mrs Raymond Reed of Fairfax was honored at a surprise birthday party Sunday evening. Bingo was played and a gift given. A picnic supper followed with guests including Raymond Reed Mrs Francis Reed Junior Reed and several couples from Fairfax and Cedar Rapids.

Mrs. Reed OF Fairfax Raymond Reed

Dinner Honors Mr and Mrs Sands on 38th Anniversary

Mrs Anna Cejka and Miss Alice Cejka hosted at 415 Longwood Drive NE for Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Sands celebrating their thirty eighth wedding anniversary. Pink and white decorations centered the table with a wedding cake. Guests included Mrs. Clara Badding Lorraine Badding Elmer Cejka and Hunter T Baylor.

Anna Cejka Alice Cejka Longwood Drive W. T. Sands Clara Badding Lorraine Badding Elmer Cejka Hunter T. Baylor

Halloween Party Hosted by Prouts at 2721 First Ave E

Dorothy and Jeanette Prout entertained guests at a Halloween party held at their home 2721 First Avenue East on Monday evening. Games were played and refreshments served with each guest receiving a favor. attendees included Ann Morrison, Margery Rink, Mary Terese Rink, Joanne Bruce, Ramona Gordon, Patricia Lou Bruce, and Shirley Ann Prout.

Dorothy Jeanette Prout First Avenue E Ann Morrison Margery Rink Mary Terese Rink Joanne Bruce Ramona Gordon Patricia Lou Bruce Shir~Iey Ann Prout

Jane Boyd circle to meet for luncheon at Wells home

Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 pm for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Frank Wells at 1264 Fourth avenue SE. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs Hugh Hillerege and Mrs. Fred Niemeier.

Jane Boyd King's Daughters Frank Wells Fourth Avenue SE Hugh Hillerege Fred Niemeier

Tyler P.T.A. Executive Board Meeting Announced

The Tyler P.T.A. executive board will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at Roosevelt School. Roosevelt P.T.A. sponsors a benefit card party Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Light Company bungalow with prizes and refreshments. players supply their own cards.

Tyler Tyler P. T. A Roosevelt Roosevelt P. T. A Light Company Burgalow

Three P E O Chapters Hold Afternoon Meetings

P E O chapters IJ 1E and HJ held afternoon meetings with dessert tea and a guest from chapter 6M Des Moines. Chapter IJ hosted 24 members and one guest Mrs Ray F Anderson. chapter 1E discussed Halloween origins. chapter HJ welcomed guest Mrs J P Smith HG of Vinton.

G. L. Krabbenhoff Forest Drive SE H B. Adkins C. H. van Dellen Maplewood Drive Edward M O Connor Bernard Condiff Des Moines AL. Woggenthaler Fifth Avenue J. P. Smith Vinton Arthur Barlow C. A. Laurance Myron L. Koenig

Andrews Celebrate 49th Wedding Anniversary and Birthday

Mr and Mrs Louis A Andrews of 718 Thirty-second Street NE were honored at a surprise picnic supper Saturday marking their forty-ninth wedding anniversary and Mr Andrews birthday. Guests included numerous relatives and family members from Marion Anamosa Paralta and beyond.

Louis A Andrews Mr. Andrews Donna Mae Dora Lee Vern Baldwin Paralta Edith Laab Edwin Octo Club Fred G. Holsinger John Mathes Marion Cedar Rapids Lisbon Eighth Avenue C. V. R. de Jong Mathes

Birthday party honors Shirley Ann Dew tenth birthday

Mrs. R O Dew hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Shirley Ann on her tenth birthday at 1507 N Street SW. Relatives and guests, including grandmothers Mrs F O Merrifield and Mrs W Dew, and friends listed, enjoyed games and refreshments.

R O Dew N Street Shirley Ann F. O. Merrifield W. Dew R. O Dew N. Canarr L. Stanck M. Shlarbert Donna Kizer Jacqueline Day Mac Rose Mrstik Carol Ellison Patsy Reid

Surprise Party Honors Mrs Hattie Craft At Home

Mrs Hattie Craft received a surprise party Friday at her C street road SW home hosted by Gifty Gab club members. A buffet luncheon followed with bridge as the activity. the winner was Mrs A R Tapping. Attendees included dames Carrie Cherry, James Bevill, Tapping, Fred Feller Jr, and guests from Springville West Union and Vinton.

Hattie Craft C Street Bridge A. R. Tapping Carrie Cherry James Bevill Tapping Fred Feller, Jr Ann Hoke Laura Schueler Springville Sidney Petersen West Union Alice Goertzen Vinton

Harrelsons Entertain With Halloween Party At Home

A Halloween party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harrelson at 1411 K Street SW Sun day evening. Guests enjoyed games and dancing followed by refreshments. Attendees included Wilma Marsh Tesephine Palumbo Mildred Harrelson Patricia Prosko vec Lillian Martinek Ramona O'Brien Mary Palumbo Helen Proskovec Elmer Kotaska Herman Fruch Willis Blair Michael Palumbo Tom Farmer John Fruch Robert Hurveh Charles Tefer and Oscar Harrelson.

Clarence Harrelson K Street Wilma Marsh Tesephine Palumbo Mildred Harrelson Patricia Proskovec Lillian Martinek Ramona O'Brien Mary Palumbo Helen Proskovec Elmer Kotaska Herman Fruch Willis Blair Michael Palumbo Tom Farmer John

Costume Party Honors Halloween Theme at 602 Third Street

Elayne Bauer hosted a costume party Monday evening at her home 602 Third Street SW. The decor featured an Halloween motif with orange candlelight. Prizes went to Shirley Allen for best costume and other winners were honored for games and contests. Guests included Jerolene Svenksen, Mary Jane Goodyear, Caroline Franklin, Patricia Paul, Delores Antics, Maxine Farley, Shirley Allen and Phyllis Templeman.

Elayne Bauer Third Street Shirley Allen Jerolene Svenksen Mary Jane Goodyear Caroline Franklin Patricia Paul Delores Antics Maxine Farley Phyllis Templeman

Guests at Goodrich Home Include Several Residents

Mrs. T R Blank of Hayfield Mrs. Kate Mauss of Rake and Mr and Mrs Raymond Earhardt with their children of Ruthven were guests at the residence of Mr and Mrs T H Goodrich 523 Sixth Avenue SE.

T. H. Goodrich Sixth Avenue SE T. R. Blank Hayfield Kate Mauss Rake Raymond Earhardt Ruthven

Miss Shirley Sanders Hosts Halloween Party

Miss Shirley Ann Sanders entertained nine guests at a Halloween party Saturday at 912 Tenth Street SE. The event featured light refreshments and local neighbors in a casual gathering.

Shirley Ann Sanders Tenth Street SE

Local Event Features Family Hosts and Guests

Saturday evening at her home, games were played and refreshments served by Shirley Ann's mother, Mrs Marion Sears, assisted by Mrs. George Jensen. Guests included Shirley Lou Williams, Mary Ann Kacerovsky, Julian Cortez, Lorraine Leksa, Mary Ellen Davenport, Pauline Sells, Jimmy Joe Jensen, Robert Lee Jensen, Darlene Margaret Jens and Mrs. Harrison Croword.

Shirley Ann Marion Sears George Jensen Shirley Lou Williams Mary Ann Kacerovsky Julian Cortez Lorraine Leksa Mary Ellen Davenport Pauline Sells Jimmy Joe Jensen Robert Lee Jensen Darlene Margaret Jens Harrison Craword

Catholic Book Club Meeting Ad

The Catholic Book club will meet with Mrs F C Bowlus at 337 Nineteenth Street SE on Wednesday at 1 15 PM. Mrs F J Jennings.

The Catholic Book Club F. C. Bowlus Nineteenth Street SE F. J Jennings

Review of The Long Road Home by John Moody

The reviewer discusses John Moody's The Long Road Home noting its themes and narrative pace. A brief note mentions tea to be served later in the afternoon.

Long Road Home John Moody

Mrs Brooks Speaks on The Madonna in Art at Church

Mrs Frank G Brooks of Mount Vernon will speak Wednesday night at the First Presbyterian chapel after a potluck. Her talk is titled The Madonna in Art and she will show reprints from master painters illustrating their Madonna conceptions.

Frank G. Brooks Mount Vernon First Presbyterian Chapel Brooks

Marion social notes highlight dances and meetings

Mrs. Phillips married Saturday as Aileen Finney of Marion and guests include Walter Phillips and son Jack of Cedar Rapids. Various clubs host meetings and teas with leaders Mrs G Ellinger and Mrs W A Montgomery noted, alongside visits to Dubuque and an art exhibit in Cedar Rapids.

Dar Rapids Phillips Aileen Finney Marion Walter Phillips Jack Cedar Rapids

Oelwein Men Fined for Driving Without License

Edward Crispen and Bernard Rodgers of Oelwein were fined $5 and costs by Justice J. E. Bovee. Crispen was guilty of driving without a driver's license and Rodgers was guilty of permitting Crispen to drive a car without a license.

Washington, Ia Llp Edward Crispen Bernard Rodgers Oelwein J. E. Bovee Crispen Rodgers

Council Turns Down Golf Land Offer

The city refused a 33 acre land deal priced at 7500 dollars that would have expanded Ellis park golf course to 18 holes. Park Commissioner Ed Stefan cited high remodeling costs and funding limits, noting the landowners would accept 10 percent down with yearly payments.

Ellis Park Ed Stefan Stefan George Griffith WPA Griffith

Mother Mix Your Own Cough Remedy

A home cough remedy recipe promises quick relief from colds using two cups sugar, one cup water, and 24% ounces of Pinex to make a pint syrup. It claims strong soothing action, long shelf life, child friendly taste, and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marvin Wrights ART Dairy Dale Community Croquignole Permanent 2Nd Ave 2Nd Street B. P. Lattner Rockford O. J. Summerill Richard, Shirley Reid Bill Mrs. Hazen P.T.A. Meetings Bow Iene P.E.O Louis Andrews Shirley Dew Honor Mrs. Craft Harrelsons Elayne Bauer Nostess Goodriches Miss Sanders Marion News Catherine Larkin Mary Kerns Minnie Wiley Lottie Dawson Robert Mitchell W. R. C Corps Memorial Hall Susie Meroushek Jennie Luense Kathleen Kruse Kruse Eun Russia Paul Voronaeff Voronaeff E. J. Miller University Hospital Iowa City Fourteenth Street Charity Gibson C. D Gibson Congregational Church A. J Keyes J. J. Booth Presbyterian Church William W. Lary Sixth Avenue Dickey’s Foods Owen's Drug Store Corda May Bernice Harris Robins Eileen Strong Alice Hammond Kathleen Oxley Anna Mullaley Edith Hagerman Irene Harris Oral Matheny Glenn Metzger Edward Jack Higgins Perry Knapp Richard Arp Melvin Fernow Vernon Wild Western Auto Earl Booze W. TI. Applegate Laverna Crew J. L. Roberts Perry Christian Church Whittier, Calif J. W. Harris Near Harold Walstead LeRoy Scott Floyd Emmons Ray McCalley M. G. Linkletter D. C Marchant Gail Postel Charles Tritle Alburnett Methodist Church Priscilla Guild James C Curtin Ed. Sigfred Noble Grands Association William Fleisher Anna Granger Clementine Schminke Ethel Gorsuch George Stone Jennie Faulkner Indianola C W. Biggs N. W Harry St. Petersburg Fla George McDowell Gordon and Douglas Mr. Randall Joan Shirley Donnie Jack Blessing Betty Jane Independence Hannah Carlberg Dewey Carlson Don Leo Neuenswander Harry J. Rose American Legion Auxiliary Ed Sigfred Clothiers St. Paul Katherine Klein 1000 Ninth Street J. B. Kramier Minneapolis John Hi. Parlour Charles Finney Donald Phillips Helen Wade Postville Irving E. Wade Coe College George Busby Sorosis Club A. E. Granger Julia Allen Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Cc. G. Ellinger W. F Cooney Hazel Cooney Dubuque Dubuque University F. Mentzer Elmer Hollingsworth C. G Ellinger Karl Kendall Cecil Seger Marion Congregational Church Anamosa John Clemens Lucille Ottumwa Marion Linn D A R W. A. Montgomery Hillcrest Drive Ashley Chapter Women's United Missionary Society R. C. McCalley Miss Millers Pace 5 Killian the Killian Company
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