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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1939

Page

14

Younger Set Dinner Parties Highlight Halloween

Two young social groups marked Halloween with dinners and dancing. A Franklin High School junior and senior Dutch treat group hosted 22 at the Lake Macbride cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon White before a Moose Lodge hall dance. A supper club of eight girls held a progressive dinner visiting three SE homes for courses then games and dancing with guests including Bob Hash and Dick Kemp.

Franklin High School Lake Macbride Vernon E. White Fairway Terrace Moose Lodge Hall Audrey Catherine Bleakley Dorothy Cline Jean Daniels Dorothy Gibb Kathleen McGladrey Winifred Hargrave Joan Jeffrey Rosemary Smythe Doris Wage Jean White Jim Battin Jack D’arcy Don Deal James DeYarman Harrison Hanzlik Bill Harriman Jim Israel Dietz Newlin Central City Richard Pike Bob Puckett Ben Wolverton Lee Eckert White Theodora Davis Park Avenue SE Jean Wallace Third Avenue SE Jacqueline Carberry Bever Avenue SE Margaret Hunter Colleen Bedell Margaret Hruska Eroy Cullman Charlene Huber Bob Hash Dick Kemp Mac Hammond Kenneth Savel Bob Hladky Louis Sheppard Bob Cornish Bob Barnett

Mrs Lynn Swaney Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Lynn G Swaney of 2053 B Avenue NE entertained members of her bridge club Tuesday afternoon at her home. A guest Mrs Clarke VanMeter attended and Mrs Donald W Kleitsch, planning a move to St Louis, received a gift.

Lynn G. Swaney Avenue NE Bridge Club Donald W. Kleitsch St. Louis Clarke VanMeter

Octette Halloween Party At Mildred Muller's Home

Octettes hosted a Halloween party Saturday evening at Mildred Muller's home. Guests included Charlene Walsh Helen Mc Laughlin Dorothy Schmidt Helen Shields Madonna Simkovitz Jean Frederick Lorraine Wilson Aileen Krumholtz Tommy Shana han Chuck Brabbit Jimmy Curry Jim Duggan Billy Neary Don Saylor Lloyd Elgas Don Spaight Bill Gorman James Bearns Bernard Bearns Bob Ford Wayne Quaid and Red Nolan.

Octettes Mildred Muller Charlene Walsh Helen McLaughlin Dorothy Schmidt Helen Shields Madonna Simkovitz Jean Frederick Lorraine Wilson Aileen Krumholtz Tommy Shanahan Chuck Brabbit Jimmy Curry Jim Duggan Billy Neary Don Saylor Lloyd Elgas Don Spaight Bill Gorman James Bearns Bernard Bearns Bob Ford Wayne Quaid Red Nolan

Mrs Hess Hosts PEO Chapter Event With Sheriff Talk

Mrs Russell Hess of 400 Fairway Drive SE entertained chapter HJ of PEO on Monday with assisting hostess Mrs P A Tracy. Sheriff James Smith spoke on All in a Day's Work with the County Sheriff as Mesdames Charles Bready FC Clarke Van Meter IF C O Dawson GN and Eleanor Woodhouse HG attended from Mason City and Vinton.

Russell Hess Fairway Drive P. A. Tracy James Smith Charles Bready FC Clarke van Meter IF C. O. Dawson GN Mason City Eleanor Woodhouse HG Vinton

Art Association to Sponsor Montgomery Exhibit

The Cedar Rapids Art Association will sponsor a Montgomery paintings exhibit at Mrs. W. A. Montgomery's home 2325 Hillcrest Drive SE. Open to members and the public with viewing hours 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.

Cedar Rapids Art Association W. A. Montgomery Hillcrest Drive Art Association

Mrs Grant Collins Home After Motor Trip

Mrs Grant Collins returned Tuesday from a motor trip to Kansas City and Tulsa staying with her brother O A Jackson and Mrs Jackson of Oshkosh Wisconsin at 1847 First Avenue East. Mr and Mrs Jackson left Wednesday for home after spending Tuesday night in the Collins residence.

Kansas City Tulsa Grant Collins First Avenue E O. A. Jackson Jackson Oshkosh Wis Collins

Mrs Paul Honored in San Francisco Visitor Welcome

Mrs. Rob ert S. Cook and Miss Eleanor Cook hosted a Wednesday afternoon reception at 222 Crescent street SE to honor Mrs. Samuel E. Paul of San Francisco visiting at Hilltop Farm with Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Witwer.

Robert S. Cook Eleanor Cook Crescent Street Samuel E. Paul San Francisco Weaver Witwer Hilltop Farm

Cedric Hahn to Visit in Chicago

Mr and Mrs H Cedric Hahn of 2526 Country Club Parkway SE will depart Thursday for a weekend in Chicago staying until Monday.

Cedric Hahns Chicago H. Cedric Hahn Country Club Parkway SE

Halloween Party Hosted By Mrs Dulin

Mrs Dulin of 62042 Third Avenue SW entertained guests Monday evening including Sally and Linda Woodford Bobby and Billy Hupp Bobby Beverly and Barbara Jean Michael and Joan Dulin The hostess was assisted by Mrs J G Hupp and Mr and Mrs J W Kaufman

Les Dulin Third Avenue Sally Linda Woodford Bobby Billy Hupp Beverly Barbara Jean Michael Joan Dulin J. G. Hupp J. W. Kaufman

Halloween Party At Elias Home Draws Local Teens

A group of girls were entertained at a Halloween party Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs John Elias 1812 M street SW Games were played and after refreshments the girls attended a movie Present were Lillian Dusek Marjorie Kosina Arlene Dvorak Helen Sykora Lottie Zaspal Winifred Spencer Mary Balsanek and Helen Melsa.

John Elias M Street Lillian Dusek Marjorie Kosina Arlene Dvorak Helen Sykora Lottie Zaspal Winifred Spencer Mary Balsanek Helen Melsa

Mrs. Ottsen Hosts P. E. O. Chapter IF Gathering

Chapter IF of P. E. O. met at 2512 C Avenue NE with host Mrs. Kenneth Ottsen. Mrs. George H. Helscher led a program on Early Days in Iowa as members shared early family history. Guests included Mrs. Richard Buresh and Mrs. Robert Miller.

Kenneth Ottsen C Avenue NE George H. Helscher Iowa Richard Buresh Robert Miller Grundy Center

S. N. Harris Plans Return to Washington

S N Harris will leave Thursday for Washington D C after spending since August 1 in the home of Mr and Mrs L C Chadima at 2250 Washington avenue SE.

S. N. Harris Washington, D.C Mr. L. C. Chadima Washington Avenue SE

Entertaining Hard Times Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Amos Smith

Mr and Mrs Amos Smith hosted a Monday evening hard times party at 1016 Bealercourt SE with games as the main activity. Prizes went to Maxine Humphries and Genevieve Slichty among many attendees including Lorena Elmore Elaine Elmore Maxine Sleight Verona Herrington Joyce Cole Kathleen Adams Virginia Adams Lucille Arnold Caroline Hodgeton Betty Smith Opal Franks Henry Cole Keith Herrington George Politus Orville Elmore Oral Maring Earl Douglas Marvin Stoner Richard Slichty the Rev R N Coolidge and the Cannon family Arlene and Betty Jo.

Amos Smith Bealercourt Maxine Humphries Genevieve Slichty Lorena Elmore Elaine Elmore Maxine Sleight Verona Herrington Joyce Cole Kathleen Adams Virginia Adams Lucille Arnold Caroline Hodgeton Betty Smith Opal Franks Henry Cole Keith Herrington George Politus Orville Elmore Oral Maring Earl Douglas Marvin Stoner Richard Slichty R. N. Coolidge Jack Cannon Arlene Betty Jo

Halloween party at Mary Scanlan’s home on Sixth Avenue

Mary Scanlan hosted a Halloween party Friday at 1421 Sixth Avenue SE. Guests included Nadine Mott, Frances Euken, Mr and Mrs Melvin Galbraith, Bob Kenney, Dick Lattner and Jimmy Wagner. Bunco games and Halloween stunts featured in the social gathering.

Mary Scanlan Sixth Avenue SE Bunco Nadine Mott Frances Euken Melvin Galbraith Bob Kenney Dick Lattner Jimmy Wagner

Honor Charles Sherwood on seventy fourth birthday

Charles Sherwood of Marion was honored on his seventy fourth birthday with a surprise party hosted by Dana and Clayton Sherwood and Harry Sherwood, all of Marion, along with Albert Sherwood and Lena Ament of Cedar Rapids. Refreshments were served.

Charles Sherwood Marion Dana Sherwood Clayton Harry Sherwood Albert Sherwood Lena Ament Cedar Rapids

Women Voters hear policy reports at meeting

At a League of Women Voters session in the Montrose hotel on foreign policy politics speakers outlined citizen duties in foreign relations. Dr Hulda Rice reviewed senate arms bill action while Mrs C H Birch described policy today and Mrs J P Mills discussed war effects on the United States.

League of Women Voters Montrose Hotel E. K. Jeans Senate House Committees of Foreign Relations R. K. Stoddard Hulda Rice C. H. Birch J. T. Taylor France England Germany W. E. Lamey Britain Canada J. P. Mills United States

Rahe Home Hosts Weekend Guests Near Fourth Avenue

Weekend visitors at Mr and Mrs Henry E Rahe 866 Fourth avenue SE included Rev Phillip Wagner and J Yoste of Rudolph Wis and Mrs Regina Etteldorf and son Leo of Ossian cousins of Mrs Rahe. Mrs Rahe returned after ten days with her son and daughter in law James and Fairfield and attended the christening of her first grandchild James Joseph Rahe Jr.

Henry E. Rahe Fourth Avenue SE Phillip Wagner J. Yoste Rudolph, Wis Regina Etteldorf Leo Ossian Wagner Etteldorf James Joseph Rahe, Jr

Olivet Church Group Holds Picnic Meeting

The newly organized young married peoples class of Olivet church met at 1906 Johnson avenue NW for a Tuesday evening picnic. Officers elected include J Donnan as president and Nap as vice president with secretary-treasurer to be announced. Several members attended with families listed among present.

Olivet Church Marvin R. Bishop Johnson Avenue J. Donnan Hit Nap An. Ah E. J. Wisle Mex Donnan

Halloween Birthday Party for Shirley Dew

Mrs. R. Dew hosted a Halloween party for Netoppew Camp Fire Saturday night celebrating her daughter Shirley's birthday. Guests included Betty Lou Martin Evelyn Brague Amy Sheronick Gertrude Brague Evelyn Hall Joyce Hornelson Errie Johnes Ella Mae Canarr Kathleen Harnelson Dorothy Hale Julia Brown Arlene Hollister Donleen Hale Betty Hanson Elaine Jordan Lorra ine Dew and guardians Mrs. F. E. Luse Betty Brown Ina Dew Mrs. P. H. Brown.

R. Dew Netoppew Camp Shirley Betty Lou Martin Evelyn Brague Amy Sheronick Gertrude Brague Evelyn Hall Joyce Hornelson Errie Johnes Ella Mae Canarr Kathleen Harnelson Dorothy Hale Julia Brown Arlene Hollister Donleen Hale Betty Hanson Elaine Jordan Lorraine Dew F. E. Luse Betty Brown Ina Dew P. H. Brown Guardian Dew N. Canarr Montague G. Kimm F. O. Merrifield William Dew

Halloween Party At Mrs McKinnon’s Home Hosts Notable Winners

Ardis Jepson and Jean Tremain hosted a Halloween party for relatives and friends at 301 A avenue NW Mondays. Prizes went to John Oberthein Leo Wise Betty Thompson Madelyn Waddle Or ville Kolsto and Gene Goodrow. Refreshments were served with many attendees listed.

Ardis Mae Jepson Jean Tremain Vance McKinnon Avenue NW John Oberthein Leo Wise Betty Thompson Madelyn Waddle Orville Kolsto Gene Goodrow Edward Miller Bob Harger Bill Taylor Josephine Milota Dorothy Maurer Billy Matus Rita Caharipa Anne Robertson Patricia Methven Shirley Hilborn Emma June Smith Mable Jepson Jerry Gallagher

Halloween party at Marilyn Tomash home with scavenger hunt

A group of youths gathered Monday evening at Marilyn Tomash’s 1515 Sixth Street SW home for a Halloween party. Activities included a scavenger hunt, games, and refreshments with attendees named.

Marilyn Tomash Sixth Street Helen Vavra Myrtle Tillapaugh Blanche Marsoni Twyla Memler Viola Sweet Donna Mae Sponar Bernice Stastny Arlene Showalter Gerald Ashley Donald van Dura Robert Hurych Donald Konigsmark Amos Thompson Wilmer Cimprich George Machacek Ray Thompson Paul Petrick Dick Koranda

Honoring the Hutchcrofts at Fruit Shower

Mrs. R. G. Hutchcroft hosted a fruit shower at 40 Circle Drive NE in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Jean Hutchcroft who wed on October 21. Dorothy Hutchcroft and Mrs. M. L. Myers assisted, with prizes awarded to Mrs. O. B. Sharp, Mrs. Jean Hutchcroft, Mrs. Myers, and Mrs. L. A. Petsel during five hundred and Chinese checkers games.

Hutchcrofts R. G. Hutchcroft Circle Drive NE Jean Hutchcroft Dorothy Hutchcroft M. L. Myers O. B. Sharp Myers L. A. Petsel

Roosevelt P.T.A. Benefit Apron Dance and Card Party

The Roosevelt P T A sponsors a benefit apron dance and card party at the C.S.P.S. hall Friday at 2 p.m. An orchestra will provide music. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. Attendees should bring their own cards.

Roosevelt P. T. A C.S.P.S

Mrs Chase Hosts Linn County Union Chorus Meeting

Mrs. A. E. Chase of 2225 Grande avenue SE entertained members of the Linn County union of King's Daughters chorus at luncheon on Tuesday. She later showed motion pictures from her travels. guests included Mesdames E. R. Moen H. L. Emerson Louis Emerson Tom Termohlen A. W. Meyers H. M. Benninghoff J. Stuart McQuiston Robert Donohue W. A. Chase C. G. Davis and Ray T. Moore.

A. E. Chase Grande Avenue Linn County Union of King’s Daughters E. R. Moen H. L. Emerson Louis Emerson Tom Termohlen A. W. Meyers H. M. Benninghoff J. Stuart McQuiston Robert Donohue W. A. Chase C. G. Davis Ray T. Moore

College Club Sets Evening Book Group Meeting

The College club announces an organization meeting for an evening book group tonight at 7 30 at 551 Knollwood drive SE the home of Mrs Irving L Churchill Mrs R A Greenawalt will review Three Miles Square.

College Club Irving L. Churchill Knollwood Drive R. A. Greenawalt

Marian Shea Honored at Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs. Marian Shea was honored at a surprise birthday party Sunday evening at her home on 326 First Avenue West. Guests played 500 and enjoyed refreshments. attendees included Morris Cahalan Bernard Cahalan Jim Cahalan Bernard Shea Dick Shea Grant Garvey the Cahalan and Clancy families and several others.

Marian Shea First Avenue W Morris Cahalan Bernard Jim Cahalan Dick Shea Grant Garvey Bert Cahalan Art Clancy Francis Little Charles Kill John Kenney Tim Shea Vern Usher Kremenak

Walther League Halloween Party At Trinity Lutheran

The Trinity Lutheran Walther League held an October social in the church parlor on Tuesday evening. Bunco prizes were won by Robert Steuber and Erwin Tschoppe. Refreshments were provided by Fern Bryant Ruth Brammer Frances Edwin Timm and Eugene liten.

Trinity Lutheran Walther League Robert Steuber Erwin Tschoppe Fern Bryant Ruth Brammer Francesce Edwin Timm Eugene Liten

Children Hold Halloween Party at Markland Home

Fifteen children met Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Markland Jr. 2320 E avenue NE for a Dutch treat Halloween party. Each child brought a pumpkin for the basement recreation room decoration and received whistles snaps hats. Mothers assisted serving at a long table with Judy Markland Carolyn Kelly Pete Marshall and others attending.

T. J. Markland, Jr E Avenue NE Judy Jo Markland Carolyn David Kelly Pete Marshall Bobby Luglan Bill Vos Ralph Martin Harry Moore Beverly Jimmy Wolfe Bobby Lockhart Patsy Jimmy Stark Sonny Byrnes

Costume Party At 310 First Avenues Hosts A Halloween Night

Mrs Helen Rutherford and her brother Lathan Howe hosted a costume party Monday at their home 310 First Avenues with guests dancing and playing games. A late lunch followed with Halloween themed decorations. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Howard Leacock Mr and Mrs Gordon Oswald Mr and Mrs Lee Derby Mrs Gladys Baer Mrs Clara Lockhart Miss Marcella Hayek Miss Dorothy Martin Ray Harbit Walter Krauel and Charles McFellan.

Helen Rutherford Lathan Howe First Avenues Howard Leacock Gordon Oswald Lee Derby Gladys Baer Clara Lockhart Marcella Hayek Dorothy Martin Ray Harbit Walter Krauel Charles McFellan

Surprise Birthday Honor for Myrtle Wyatt at 17

Miss Myrtle Wyatt of 407 Seventh avenue SW was honored at a surprise party Tuesday evening for her seventeenth birthday. The group included Gene Moes, Bill Donisthorpe, Ted Williams, Lawrence Williams, Johnny Myers, Viola Sweet, Aileen Showalter, Helen Heald and Ann Wyatt, with games and refreshments following.

Myrtle Wyatt Seventh Avenue SW Gene Moes Bill Donisthorpe Ted Williams Lawrence Williams Johnny Myers Viola Sweet Aileen Showalter Helen Heald Ann Wyatt

Glenn Suits Hosts First Married-Go-Round Club Meeting

Mr and Mrs Glenn R Suits hosted a Sunday Halloween party at 220 Second Street NW for the inaugural Married-Go-Round club gathering. Pinochio was played and guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Feller Mr and Mrs Walter Stoltz and Mr and Mrs Hugh Rick.

Glenn R. Suits Second Street NW Fred Feller Walter Stoltz Hugh Rick

Kaluwanaw Camp Fire Hikes At Camp Hiaga

Members of the Kaluwanaw Camp Fire group spent the weekend at Camp Hiaga, taking several hikes during their stay.

Kaluwanaw Camp Hiaga

McKinlays Leave Cedar Rapids for Colorado Springs

Mr and Mrs Donald McKinlay former Cedar Rapids residents return to Colorado Springs Colorado after spending several days visiting friends here They will end the winter and spring in orado

Donald McKinlays Donald McKinlay Cedar Rapids Colorado Springs Colo

Mrs J Dunkelbarger Returns Home From East Trip

Mrs J Dunkelbarger has returned to her home at the Montrose hotel after an extended trip through the east.

Starks Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Surprise Party

Mr and Mrs Bernard E Stark of 2913 E avenue NE were honored Saturday by 35 relatives and friends at their home for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Pinocle and 500 were played with prizes to Francis Young and Mrs G A Stark. Refreshments and a gift followed.

Bernard E. Stark E Avenue NE Francis Young G. A. Stark G. M. Stark Francis Stark

Local Family Roster Includes Young and Neulenaire Members

Mrs Francis Young and family are joined by George Vernon Young and Miss Mary Megil vean in a listing that also notes Dale Douglas and Miss Theresa De Neulenaire of Victor with Mr and Mrs Harold Toman of Fairfax.

Francis Young George Vernon Young Mary Megilvean Dale Douglas George Young Paio Theresa de Neulenaire Victor Harold Toman Fairfax

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Luncheon Adds Six New Members

The American Home Department met Tuesday at the Glow Room of the Gas Company with 32 attendees. Mrs. Gilbert Thompson, chairman, led the business session and introduced six new members. Mrs. Emma Miles spoke on Low Oven Cookery.

American Home Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Gas Company Gilbert Thompson Emma Miles

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lynn Swaney Timely Suggestind America Waltham Fenwick Wollaston Prastar China Mrs. Hess Montgomery Paul Cook Eleanor Mrs. Dulin Elias Joe Alice Mrs. Ottsen Chapter Washington Amos Smiths Honor Charles Sherwood Rahes Mrs. Rahe Netoppew P.T.A. Meetings Roosevelt Mrs. Chase Union Chorus Mrs. Shea Walther League Party Marklands Honor Myrtle Wyatt Glenn S. Arrid The American Institute of Laundering B. E. Starks Boulevard Tweedies Tweedie New York-Paris Mary Armour’s
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