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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1934

Page

10

Louise Carpenter Honored At Party

Miss Louie Carpenter upcoming marriage to Fred Louis Jr. on November 16 was celebrated at a Marion party hosted by Miss Emilie Griffin. Bridge games, a themed refreshments table, and chocolate candy favors accompanied a miscellaneous shower of gifts for the bride elect.

Louie Carpenter Fred Louis, Jr Emilie Griffin Marion Jean Grout Frances McLaughlin Grace Bryant Virginia Cavin Miss Grout Miss Cavin Jane Lady Mary Catherine McCormick Miss McLaughlin Dorothy Scherling Lorraine Mueller Lois Swaney Doris Bryant Miss Carpenter Pfeifer Cedar Rapids Miss Slauson Carolyn Kahler Miss Griffin Irene Carpenter Vinton

Needlework Guild Prepares For Its Garment Work

The Needlework Guild readies its annual ingathering and assigns contact points for 24 sections. Presidents and directors coordinate garment collections while wardens and local clubs support pieces and distribution.

Needlework Guild

City bridge players to compete in weekly tournament

Bridge players in the city may join the regular weekly duplicate contract tournament scheduled for 7:45 pm Friday at the Roosevelt hotel. The event invites all local players to participate in the standard pair format.

Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs W L Dutton Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs W L Dutton of 1935 Grande avenue SE entertained her bridge club at a luncheon today at noon in the Roosevelt hotel.

W . L. Dutton Grande Avenue SE Bridge Club Roosevelt Hotel

Halloween Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs E J Byerly

The Byerlys of 122 Nineteenth Street NW hosted a Halloween gathering with guests in costume and house decorations. A basket supper at 6 pm featured dancing cards and a motion picture slide show. Music by a trio of Mr Baker Mrs Baker and Clarence Livermore accompanied the hosts and helpers Mrs Goodrow Mrs Metge Mrs Drums and Mrs Corbett.

E J Byerly Nineteenth Street NW Royce Baker Clarence Livermore H Goodrow H Metge J Drums W P Corbett Newton Owen A Stele Patse

Rebekahs Honor Two Elected To State Office

Two Iowa Rebekah officers, Mrs Charles Novak treasurer and Mrs George Fieseler outside guardian, will be honored Friday at Sokol hall from 2 to 5 PM. The reception, hosted by Praha Rebekah, follows their October 18 installation in Mason City during the Grand Lodge assembly. Arrangements are led by Mrs A M Seabrook, Mrs Jerry Kroushik, and Mrs Milo Simanek. all local Rebekahs are invited.

Rebekahs Sokol Hall Charles Novak George Fieseler Rebekah Assembly of Iowa Praha Rebekah Novak Fieseler Mason City Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows A. M Seabrook Jerry Kroushik Milo Simanek

New England Luncheon and One-Act Drama Program

The Dramatic Art Dept of the Women’s Club hosts a Friday luncheon at 1 pm with hostesses Mrs William Rohr bach Mrs John Arrington and Mrs P D Merveaux. A short business meeting follows at 2:15 pm and the program features Life In These United States Revealed Through the One Act Drama an imaginary trip through New England.

New England Dramatic Art Department Womans Club William Rohrbach John Arrington P D Merveaux United States New England States Aulden Griffin Marilyn Condon Frances Norton Douglas Kirk Elton Yeager R. L Ehlers Robert Campbell Golden Pickard

Halloween Bridge Party At 248 Johnson Avenue

Miss Glenys McHardy hosted a Halloween bridge party at her home 248 Johnson Avenue NW. Carol Donaldson wore a humorous costume and won the prize for the funniest costume.

Glenys McHardy Johnson Avenue Carol Donaldson

Pin Kappa Tau Alumni Dinner at Commonwealth Tea Room

Pin Kappa Tau alumni plan a dinner at the Commonwealth Tea Room at 6 30 this evening with Dr C T Hickok as speaker. The event highlights a social gathering and a guest address by Dr Hickok.

Pin Kappa Tau Fraternity Commonwealth Tea Room C T Hickok

PTA Auxiliary Meeting And Halloween Juvenile Party

The PTA auxiliary to Post C will meet Friday at 1 pm for a lunch at Mrs Henry Kling's home 317 Twenty first street drive SF. Mrs Guy Hershey will assist. Valley Camp RN A No 2136 will meet Friday at 8 pm at Odd Fellow hall. Juveniles meet Friday at 4 30 pm followed by a Halloween party.

Henry Kling oMre Guy Hershey Hall

Bunny Card Club Meeting Adorns Blessing Home

The Bunny Card club invites members to a Friday gathering at Nir Tote Blessing’s residence 525 Tenth Tree SW. The event starts at 2 pm with light refreshments and prizes awarded.

Bunny Card Club Nir Tote

Local Auxiliary Plans Bar Meeting

A small town auxiliary group holds a business meeting led by rep Jae. Attendees will discuss upcoming events and internal updates while refreshments are served.

Ambar Grotto Turner

Chicago Guests Leave After Visit With Local Residents

J W Wilson and Mrs I L Hansen of Chicago departed after visiting Mr Wilson's daughter Mrs L W Stone at 1723 K Avenue NE and Mr and Mrs L Martin, A H Talbot, and A F Longenbaugh. They were hosted by several parties and plan a winter drive to Miami Florida.

J W Wilson I 1. Hansen Chicago Wilson L W Stone K Avenue NE L. Martin Seventeenth Street A H Talbot Park Avenue A F Longenbaugh Miami Fla

Church Women Meet Friday in Parlor and Luncheon

The Womens Missionary Society of the First Christian church plans a luncheon meeting at 1 pm Friday with all women invited to attend and bring dishes. Reports from the Des Moines international convention will be shared. Mrs Herbeck's group will serve the luncheon.

First Evangelical Church F W Adams George Buchan Frank Danberg Women's Missionary Society of the First Christiaan Church Des ‘Moines Herbeck First Congregational Womans Association First Congregational Church Emm Halden Errele Sreetan Tee Anpotr Palmer Crele de Tryons Tiss Mae Hotlenheck

Local church groups schedule Friday meetings

The Laces Aid society at Trinity Methodist, the Ladies Missionary society at First United Presbyterian, and the General Advent Washington at St James Kensington plan Friday sessions at 2:30 PM. Wom en of the churches are invited to participate and lead devotional programs.

St James Kensington Werengton Menteg

Various church circles plan meetings and luncheons

St Johns Circle at St Matthew's Church meets Thursday at 745 PM at Mrs Elizabeth Farr's home 1690 Thirty-eighth Street NE with Mrs Lawrence Hutchcroft assisting. St Elizabeth's Guild meets Friday at 1 PM at Miss Ait Abert's 300 Twenty-fifth Street. Other groups from First Baptist and First Congregational arrange luncheons and programs at parish houses and private homes with hostesses named.

St. Joan's Circle St Joans St Matthew's Church Flizabeth Farr Thirty-eighth Street Lawrence Hutchcroft Flizabeth’s Guild Beths Mic Twenty-fifth Street

Central Park Society Plans Friday Meeting and Luncheon

Local Central Bere Brest church announces a Friday gathering with a luncheon at 1 pm. Mrs HOC Wo and Mrs EH C De Wut oversee the program as seating and treats are arranged. A community group named in the notice will host the event at a venue on 981 Thoed Avenue SE featuring a tea and program.

Central Park Bere Brest Te van Church Wall Tiessers Hoc

Friendly Fortnight Club Hosts Backward Party

Friendly Fortnight club members gathered at Dennis Boyd home on East 18th Avenue Southwest for a backward theme party with backward dress and talk. Dennis Boyd was elected president, Hazel Stanley vice president, Beatrice Hobson secretary treasurer. retiring officers were Bob Benham Adeline Adolphs Walter Scorpil and Beth Stoner. The next meeting is at Loren Betzer’s home 116 Fourteenth Street NE on November 10.

Dennis Boyd Eighteenth Avenue SW Hazel Stanley Beatrice Hobson Bob Benham Adeline Adolphs Walter Scorpil

Camp Fire Group Hosts Farewell For Carol Blodgett

The Eluta Tami Camp Fire group held a farewell supper for Carol Blodgett who has moved from the west side to the east side with her family. A Halloween party followed at Ruth Bokerney’s home 227 Johnson Avenue NW with attendees Jane Ann Herdlicka Margaret Clark Audrey Anderson Annabelle Anderson Ruth Bokorney Mary Ann Mateju Jane Elaine Grissel Janet Bokorney Mrs J L Bokorney Mrs A J Anderson and Verna Krogh.

Eluta Tami Carol Blodgett Miss Blodgett West Side East Side Ruth Bokerney Johnson Avenue Jane Ann Herdlicka Margaret Clark Audrey Anderson Annabelle Anderson Ruth Bokorney Mary Ann Mateju Jane Elaine Grissel Janet Bokorney J. L Bo

Halloween Frolic At San Francisco Home

Mr and Mrs Eugene Hauser hosted a Halloween party at their home 1807 Grande Avenue SF. Mrs John DeLay won first prize at bridge with John Delay taking consolation. George DeLay won high bunco with Mrs Eulahe Hauser of Chicago taking consolation. the home gleamed with pumpkins and jack o lanterns and music accompanied by punch.

Eugene Hauser Grande Avenue SF John DeLay Bridge George DeLay Eulahe Hauser Chicago

Halloween Party Hostess Had Friends At Home

Miss Maxine Vikota hosted a Halloween party for a group of friends at her residence recently. Attendees included Phe coer meow, Poosing AON, and others such as Hageman Sulitan Fre ind Kelte.

Maxine Vikota

Local Seat Members Elected and Officers Appointed

Amid limited readable text, thirty members of the Seat group elect or appoint officers. Robert Leith is listed as secretary and Mrs John Buct as treasurer. The fragment references a president or chair and other officers, with names obscured by OCR.

Ted Ten Gunn Robert Leith John Buct

Warmer Winter Undies Fashioned For Smooth Fit

In brisk mornings two women note the shift to lightweight winter underwear designed to fit snugly without adding bulk. The range includes union suits and separate pieces in wool blends and ribbed fabrics, with tops, waistlines, and fastex fastenings for secure wear, plus matching nightgowns and pajamas in pink or blue. Tomorrow: men’s overcoats have a bright side.

Amos Parrish

Gazette to publish club lodge church calendars Sundays only

Effective November 4 the Gazette will print club lodge and church organization calendars in Sunday editions. Each Sunday's calendar lists meetings for the coming week and no items will be published during the week. Notices must reach the office by the preceding Friday afternoon.

Gazette Society

Hobo Party Entertains Cedar Rapids Office Women

Women employed at Cedar Rapids Engineering Co were entertained Tuesday evening at a Hobo party hosted by Miss Claudine Thomas and Miss Helen Randa. Guests toured homes, enjoyed a scavenger hunt, then returned to a furnace themed basement torture chamber with prizes for art and best hob o attire.

Cedar Rapids Engineering Company Claudine Thomas Helen Randa Randa Sixth Avenue Miss Thomas Cottage Grove Avenue Betty Merges Alida Kegler Marthella Schmidtson O'Bryan Los Angeles Calif

Halloween party at 134 Faseine NW noted in local tale

In the Bartosh basement at 134 Faseine NW a Halloween gathering featured black cats witches owls and taper decorations. The guest list includes J Tooufek Bob Matthews Leo Currier Helen Loufek Alice Matthews Tom East man Joe Loufek Leo Currier C R Eastman F J Kothinek Bob Mat thew Joe Freneel Ed Kothinek Maurine Smith Dick Loufek Mate Kothnek Tom Eastman Helen Loufek Doris Currier Lila Currier Mary Alice Matthews Bobby Matthews.

Faseine NW Ld Bartosh Blck J Tooufek Bob Matthews Leo Currier Helen Loufek Alice Matthews Tom Eastman Joe Loufek

Handkerchief shower honors Mrs Sans in Long Beach

A handkerchief shower was given for Mrs A E Sans of Long Beach California at Mrs J Ho Salase 412 Ninth Avenue SW. The evening featured card games with prizes awarded to Mrs Scott Mrs Klima and Mrs Cochrane. Others attended included Mrs Lester Fresek Mrs Ed Mally Mrs Fred Mally Mr Mrs Alex Scott Mrs Rachard Payn Mrs Wallace Mrs B P Clark and Mrs C Cozart.

A E. Sans Long Beach Calif J Ho Salase Ninth Avenue SW Scott Klima Cochrane Lester Fresek Ed Mally Fred Mally Alex Scott Rachard Payn Wallace B P. Clark C. Cozart

Bernice Cisler Engaged to Kenneth Wagner

Mr and Mrs F K Cisler of 153 Thirteenth Avenue SE announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Bernice to Kenneth Wagner son of Mr and Mrs H G Wagner of 1339 First Avenue E The wedding date is not announced Miss Cisler a Grant high school graduate and Iowa State College student this year Wagner a Washington high school graduate employed at Lamson Brothers company

F. K. Cisler Thirteenth Avenue SE Bernice Kenneth Wagner H. G. Wagner First Avenue E Miss Cisler i Grant High School Iowa State College Ames Mr. Wagner Washington High Lamson Brothers Company

Girl Scouts Form New Club at Verna Holmes Home

A Girl Scout organization was formed at Miss Verna Holmes's home, 1270 Sixteenth Avenue SW. Founding members include Nadine Plummer Florence Livingood Verna Holmes Margaret Borst Dorothy Davis Jeanette Holmes Dorothy Borst Helen Sage Jean Borst and Bessie Livingood Verna Holmes and Nadine Plummer elected patrol leaders Florence Livingood named secretary Margaret Borst treasurer Bessie Livingood scribe and Dorothy Davis social chairman.

Verna Holmes Sixteenth Avenue Nadine Plummer Florence Livingood Margaret Borst Dorothy Davis Jeanette Holmes Dorothy Borst Helen Sage Jean Borst Bessie Livingood

Halloween Party Hosts Noted in Community Gather

Claudine Anderson hosted a Halloween party at her home on 326146 Avenue NW. Guests included Bill Johnson Edward Wolfe Ruth Johnson Dorothy Welch Jane Welch Evelyn Welch Joe Mittal sky Alice Humphrey Iva Stanki Bud Johnson Bill McVay and J D McVay.

Claudine Anderson Avenue NW Bill Johnson Edward Wolfe Ruth Johnson Dorothy Welch Jane Welch Evelyn Welch Joe Mittvalsky Alice Humphrey Iva Stanki Bud Johnson Bill McVay J. D. McVay

Watt Palmers Housewarming Honors Palmer Couple

Mr and Mrs Watt C Palmer were celebrated Tuesday afternoon at their new home 1232 Thirty Second Street NE. Relatives and friends presented gifts as guests included Mrs Helen Huth Mrs Lottie Vejda Mrs Helen Waline and many others.

Watt C. Palmer Palmers Thirty-second Street Palmer Helen Huth Lottie Vejda Helen Waline Emma _ Crowder Lena Fritz Margaret Lambertson Marie Serbousek Mary Yant Zella Fisk

Benefit card party by American Home Dept at club home

The American Home Department of the Woman's club hosted a 28-table bridge and 500 benefit at the club home on Tuesday. Halloween decor with pumpkins and chrysanthemums framed prize awards for top scorers at each table and door prizes. Tea service featured Mrs. W. E. Mickel and Mrs. Oliver Wilson with a chrysanthemum centerpiece. Mrs. Mickel received a bouquet from the department president. Hostesses were Mrs. Guy Hershey Mrs. J. Janecek and Mrs. F. T. Hersch.

American Home Department Woman's Club W. E. Mickel Oliver Wilson Mickel Guy Hershey J. Janecek F. T. , Hersch

Grant High P T A Holds Its First Meeting of Year

The Grant High School P T A met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. D L Williams leading in songs. President Mrs. George C Keyes welcomed attendees and announced the next meeting for December 5.

Grant High School D.L. Williams George C. Keyes Morgan Keyes Add Cedar Rapids Zika Fred Kluss Grant Kluss George Buchan C. Thompson Milton Hasek Peter McCracken Frank Danberg D. la Williams W. Greer McCrory F. 3B Kershaw J. R. Buchan Joseph Kralik F L. Bokorney Council Deleegate Charles M. Hubbard Parent Education Hasek George Peacock William Shimek Elmer Grissel G.ly Kibler Thomas Hardiman H. Fjellman E. L. Rosesell Frank Keister Bert Usher Peacock Kralik J. Novak

Mrs. Cecil Alexander Hosts NRA Club at 524 Fourth Street

Mrs. Cecil Alexander entertained NRA Banco Club members Wednesday evening at 524 Fourth Street SW. High prize was won by Mrs. Ed Kacena and low by Mrs. Artie Radeke. A list of attendees included numerous couples and their children. Mrs. Ora Athey will host the next meeting.

Cecil Alexander Fourth Street N. R. A. Banco Club Ed Kacena Artie Radeke Joe Haddad Ralph Hubler Andrew Jackson Arnold Litetleton June Homer van Dyke Shirley Walter Wagner Ola Mae Walter Frye Charles Dorman

Halloween Party At Leo Smith Jr Home

Leo J. Smith Jr hosted a Halloween gathering at 12550 Avenue NE. Guests played apple games with prize winners Johnny Meskins Claude King and Barbara Mulinix. Refreshments were served.

Leo J. Smith, Jr Avenue NE Johnny Meskins Claude King Barbara Mulinix

Also Mentioned on This Page

Louise Carpenter E P Boynton Paul Huston William Ho Dunsee Mrs. Dutton Byerlys Miss Werveatx Mostess Abe Dramatic Art Dept Miss McHardy PHI Kappa Tau Clubs Jonny Farmer Candies Third Ave Second First Evangelical First Christian Trinity Methodist Laces Aid Society Trinity Methodist Church Cdsement Circle No 6 Ladies Missonary Society of The First United Presbyterian Church Fridauxv Polcgramy First Baptist Circles Bantest Church Leider Crefep Hog Bratton Bredavoat Leo Varnes Third Avenue Inskers Hinstess Vrs I S Hardesty Eluta Tami Group Miss Mikota Scottish Society York Hobo Party Mrs. Sans Bernice Cisler Girl Scouts Watt Palmers American Home Dept Grant High P.T.A BUNCO Leo Smith Samson
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