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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1936

Page

14

Election Night Dinners Planned Across Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids residents plan diverse gatherings Tuesday evening to await election returns. Hosts include Dr. and Mrs. Beardsley at 2149 Linden drive SE, Stansburys at 514 Forest drive SE, and many others hosting dinners picnics and club events to follow the results with movies bridge or discussions.

Cedar Rapids David E. Beardsley Linden Drive Stansburys John Stansbury Forest Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club Stansbury Arthur L. Augustine Twenty-fourth Street Drive John M. Grimm W. Craven Shuttleworth J. Stuart McQuiston George Hearn Ridgeway Drive Carl D. Thomas Washington Avenue SE W. E. Dunshee Third Avenue SE Country Club H. C. Jensen Country Club Parkway Jensen Owen T. Barry A. J. Coburn, Jr E. E. Fisher Donald S. Barry E. G. Nichols Barry W. C. Howe Nichols R. C. Young Boise Idaho A. W. Carlton Vernoncourt SE

Boise woman visiting niece at Meadowbrook address

Mrs. R. C. Young of Boise Idaho attends a visit hosted by her niece Mrs. E. G. Nichols and Mr. Nichols at 2406 Meadowbrook drive SE.

R. C. Young Guest Nichols R. C. Young Boise, Idaho E. G. Nichols Mr. Nichols Meadowbrook Drive

University of Arizona selects seven women for swimming honor

Miss Martha Trewin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold R Trew in Tucson, chosen as one of seven university women to receive special recognition in swimming for outstanding classwork and inter-group meet performance.

Martha Trewin Harold R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE University of Arizona Tucson Miss Trewin

Gerry Emerson Honored At First Birthday Dinner

Mrs. Lee Horr hosted a Friday dinner at 624 B Avenue NE for Gerry Yvonne Emerson on her first birthday. Attendees included Alvin and Mrs. Emerson, Lee Horr, Audrey Bell, Pearl Nelson and family, Terri Mac, Harry Bell, Keith Bell, and other Emerson relatives.

Lee Horr Avenue NE Gerry Yvonne Emerson Alvin Emerson Audrey Bell Pearl Nelson Robert Nelson Melford Emerson Terri Mac Harry Bell Keith Bell Harlen Emerson

Mrs. Garland Leaves After Visit to New Hampshire

Mrs. W. R. Garland returns to her home in New Hampshire after a week long visit with her brother and sister-in-law Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Stanton at 2408 Fourth Avenue SE.

W. R. Garland New Hampton Mrs. J. C. Stanton Fourth Avenue SE

Aunt Het Recalls Lottery Luck Across Family Ties

The remark notes a missing uncle and three second cousins until newspapers revealed Jim holding the lottery lucky ticket, tying a family saga to a single stroke of fortune.

Jim Havin

Chapters DK and HJ Meet at Members' Homes

Chapters DK and HJ of the P. E. O. met Monday at members homes. Miss Henrietta Frank spoke on Training Today's Child For Citizenship focusing on high school work at 1945 Second Avenue SE. Thirty members and three guests attended with hostesses assisting. Chapter HJ featured a program on the P. E. O. constitution with twenty three members present and several guests from other chapters.

Henrietta Frank Harry M. Gage Second Avenue SE Rex B. Conn Marengo Merle Hubbard Kingman Kan Mary Roland P. E. O. Constitution Philip W. Shive B Avenue NE W. M. Dennison Lester de Yarman C. S. Foster Herbert Henderson George Stevenson Des Moines Paul Menoher J. C. Hu

Ducks and Geese Talk At Cedar Rapids Bird Club

Emil Petranek spoke on Ducks and Geese at a Cedar Rapids Bird club meeting at Coe college. Esther Copp presided as about eighteen members attended. Petranek stressed outdoor perspectives, drought and drainage threats, and praised training for identifying birds before shooting.

Emil Petranek Cedar Rapids Bird Club Coe College Esther Copp Petranek W. N. Keck Backbone Park

Birthday Celebration Honored by Melsha Family at NW Home

Mr and Mrs Lester Melsha hosted a Saturday party at 306 N Avenue NW for Mrs Wendl Melsha's birthday. Prizes in a progressive dance and games went to Mrs Joseph Racer, Mrs George Vavra, and Mr and Mrs Fred Samek. Attendees included the Melshas Ed Parents Steve Turek Fred Samek Joseph Kacer George Vavra Emma Hubbel Hazel Parents Frances Melsha Eleanor Mildred Kacer David Frederick Samek and Doris Fink.

Lester Melsha N Avenue NW Wendl Melsha Melsha Joseph Racer George Vavra Fred Samek Steve Turek Joseph Kacer Emma Hubbel Hazel Frances Melsha Eleanor and Mildred Kacer David and Frederick Samek Doris Fink

Honor J Jakubec Jr 18th Birthday Dinner Held

Mr and Mrs James L Jakubec of 1623 K street SW hosted a family dinner Sunday for their son James Jr on his eighteenth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs G H Lutz Mr and Mrs Joseph Jakubec and their daughter Janice Jacque Mrs Mary Jakubec Edward Jakubec Frances Hurych and Mrs Sara Pearson of Denver Colo Mrs Pearson has returned home after visiting relatives in the Jakubec and Lutz families at 516 Cobban court SE.

James Jakubec, JR James L. Jakubec K Street James, Jr G. H. Lutz Joseph Jakubec Janice Jacque Mary Jakubec Edward Jakubec Frances Hurych Sara Pearson Denver Colo

Halloween slumber party at Morningstar home

Phyllis Joan Morningstar hosted a Halloween slumber party at 1151 Center Point Road NE the home of her parents Mr and Mrs C A Morningstar. Guests included Corrine Kleineck Margery Lyons Mary Jane Palmer Delores Bergloff Grace Baer Ruth Russ Marilyn Craft and Naone Wheeler.

Phyllis Joan Morningstar Mrs. C. A. Morningstar Center Point Road Corrine Kleineck Margery Lyons Mary Jane Palmer Delores Bergloff Grace Baer Ruth Russ Marilyn Craft Naone Wheeler

City Bridge Championship Won by Hardendorf and Hallgren

Mrs Hardendorf and Mrs Hallgren won the fourth annual city bridge championship, with finals at Mrs George Beattie's home. Runners up were Mrs W M Jayne and Mrs T E Taylor. The pair receive a silver loving cup for one year and individual prizes. the cup requires two-year wins for permanent possession.

R. S. Hardendorf Memorial Drive A. H. Hallgren Nineteenth Street SE George E. Beattie W. M. Jayne T. E. Taylor Hardendorf Hallgren James W. Bell Don Hines M. O. Reiff S. A. Sanders R. F. Gorman

Hersch Speaks on First Aid in Emergencies

Dr T F Hersch delivered a Philathea class talk on First Aid In Emergencies at First Baptist Church Monday evening at Mrs E E Bunce home 619 Fifth avenue SE. Miss Blanche Krebs sang with Miss Marjorie Hungerford on piano.

T. F. Hersch First Baptist Church E. E. Bunce Fifth Avenue SE Blanche Krebs Marjorie Hungerford

Laura Prior Hosts Ninth Birthday Party For Mary Mabelle

Mrs. Laura Prior honored her daughter Mary Mabelle on her ninth birthday with a party Saturday at the home of Mrs. Mabel Williams 1336 B avenue NE. Guests included Rosemary Jennings Geraldine Daniels Francine Kallais Patty Helbig Evelyn and Mary Lou Paula Mary Ann Walsh Lois and Jacqueline Weatherwax Beverly Neer Mrs Jack Caudell and Peggy Jo Nan and Dick Prior.

Laura Prior Mary Mabelle Mrs. Prior Mabel Williams B Avenue NE Rosemary Jennings Geraldine Daniels Francine Kallais Patty Helbig Evelyn Mary Lou Paula Mary Ann Walsh Lois Jacqueline Weatherwax Beverly Neer Jack Caudell Peggy Jo Nan Dick Prior

Miss Skala Returns From Southern Visit

Miss Frances Skala returns home after spending two weeks visiting friends in Alexandria and New Orleans La.

Frances Skala Alexandria New Orleans

Harrison P T A Meeting Study Group

The Harrison P T A announces a study group meeting in the school lunch room on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Members are invited to discuss school activities and volunteer plans.

Harrison

Wilson P T A Executive Board Meeting

Wilson P T A executive board will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the school All room representatives are invited

Hayes study group schedules school meeting

The Hayes study group will hold a special meeting at the school on Thursday at 2 p.m. All mothers in the district are urged to be present.

Hayes

Taylor P T A Meeting With Playlet And Readings

Taylor P T A plans a Thursday 2 30 p m meeting under Iowa Electric Light and Power direction with Miss Mildred Dahms in charge and Winifred Heald giving a reading A teaspoon shower will be held and refreshments served

A A U W Day Planned At Newman's Store

On Tuesday November 10 members of the A A U W will work as store clerks at Newman's to boost the fellowship fund and finance the Cedar Rapids state convention. A meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the store to assign placements and finalize plans with Mrs M R Warren leading the fellowship committee and several members assisting.

Newman’s Association Cedar Rapids M. R. Warren Thomas Crabbe David Bleakley Carl Ettinger Russell Knapp George Kosek Joseph Kust

Halloween Party for Iowa Mutual Employees

About 115 employees, families and friends attended the annual Halloween and costume party at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The program included a turkey dinner, talks by H M Gage of Coe College and E A Wride, plus team games and costume prizes for Miss Laura Merges and R E Mellen.

Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company Cedar Rapids Country Club H. M. Gage Coe College E. A. Wride Minneapolis St. Paul Europe England Wride France Germany Norway Sweden Cardiff Wales H. L. Nehls Mutual Insurance Companies Philadelphia H. E. Oelrich George Cockburn Russell Lehman

Silver Chain Circle Meets for Afternoon Sewing

Silver Chain senior circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. H. R. May at 288 Fifteenth Street NW on Wednesday at 2 p.m. The afternoon will be spent sewing.

Silver Chain King’s Daughters H. R. May Fifteenth Street NW

Charters Return From Illinois Trip

Mr and Mrs A G Charter of 1020 Ninth Street NW return after a ten day trip visiting various parts of Illinois and friends and relatives at Sciota Illinois.

A. G. Charter Ninth Street Illinois Sciota Ill

Miss Helen Weber to Wed Dr M D Marr Nov 10

Miss Helen Weber, soon to wed Dr M D Marr on November 10, is honored at several parties. A personal shower at 611 Sixteenth Street SE hosted by Miss Alice Mumma, Mrs Jess Mumma, and Mrs Lawrence O Hare included Miss Weber and six guests. A miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Adeline Wood at 1615 Washington Avenue SE also featured Miss Weber and several companions.

Helen Weber M. D. Marr Alice Mumma Jess Mumma Lawrence O’hare Sixteenth Street SE Miss Weber Mary Nick Olsen Mary Virginia Jamesson Marguerite Schallan Lucille Funkey Adeline Woods Anton Nase S. G. Millburn Gaylord Olson Merlin McGillicuddy Adeline Wood Washington Avenue Marguerite Schallau Miriam Suer Vivian Suer

Mrs Winters Y W Business Girls Speaker At YMCA

Mrs Fred A Winter reviewed Manners in Business at a Business Girls league meeting in the YMCA building after dinner. Miss Bernice Olson led the forum and Mrs E E Fisher directed group singing. The league planned chorus singing.

Fred A. Winter Business Girls’ League Y. W Bernice Olson E. E. Fisher League

Horton-Nashua wedding in Cedar Rapids couple wed at Little Brown Church

Mrs. Nora Horton announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Helen Gertrude Horton to La Verne E. Rudd of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was held Saturday at the Little Brown church in Nashua by Rev. William Kent with Mr. and Mrs. Leo Conway in attendance. A short wedding trip to Chicago precedes residence here.

Nora Horton Helen Gertrude Horton la Verne E. Rudd Elmer W. Rudd Cedar Rapids Little Brown Church Nashua William Kent Leo Conway Chicago Rudd

Farewell Party for Minnie Bostetler at Bell Home

Mr and Mrs A E Bostetler and daughter Minnie prepare for winter in the south with a Monday party hosted by Mr and Mrs Gilbert Bell at 330 F avenue NW. Attendees include H M Snell Iola La Venne Ruby Wanda Eva Murray and others. A Saturday farewell at H M Snell’s Westwood addition honored Minnie with prizes won by Mrs Ivan Kramer and LaVonne Snell.

A. E. Bosteder Minnie South Gilbert Bell F Avenue NW Glen Bell G. W. Kyle Bill Harmston Bernadette John Ellyn Minnie Bostetler H. M. Snell Westwood Ivan Kramer LaVonne Snell

Halloween Costume Party Honoring Buddy Black At NE Address

Mrs. Leon Pachta and Josephine Holubar hosted a Saturday Halloween costume party at 1450 Thirty-fourth Street NE in honor of Buddy Black. Peggy Jane Alcorn won the costume prize. guests included Dawn Saunders, David Bear, Vance Hoback, Frederick Mally, Lloyd Hendrickson, Marilyn Mally, Alberta May Hoback, Francis Mally, and Peggy Jane Alcorn.

Leon Pachta Josephine Holubar Buddy” Black Thirty-fourth Street Peggy Jane Alcorn Dawn Saunders David Bear Vance Hoback Frederick Mally Lloyd Hendrickson Marilyn Mally Alberta May Hoback Francis Mally

Mrs McMeel Returns From Visit With Sister

Mrs Mary McMeel of 350 Rockford Road SW returned Sunday after a two week visit in Carroll with her sister Mrs Margaret Franzwa.

Mary McMeel Rockford Road Carroll Margaret Franzwa

Franklin High Homecoming Party Planned at Montrose Hotel

Franklin senior high School will host the homecoming party this Saturday from 8 to 11 p m in the Crystal room at the Montrose hotel The Hi Y club sponsors the event with committees led by nominations Rob ert O Meara Tom Wright and others and publicity by Joe Beleh ad Joe Ainsworth and John Ely with sales by Lattner Gage and Reuben Tucker

Franklin Senior High School Franklin Montrose Hotel Robert O’meara Tom Wright Robert Bruce McGregor James Bowker Perry McCollister Jack Talbot Robert Ettinger James Bramwell Joe Belehrad Joe Ainsworth John Ely William Lattner William Gage Reuben Tucker

Dinner honors Miss Maude Signall birthday

Mr and Mrs E W Harr entertained at a Sunday dinner honoring Miss Maude Signall on her birthday. Prizes at games went to Bernice Wyskocil Mrs Merrell Hamilton Verne Josifek and Elmer Young. Other guests included Miss Signall Florence Wyskocil Marguerite Lekin Arthur Signall Merrell Hamilton and Jewell Margaret Harr.

E. W. Harr Eighth Avenue

S H N Circle Dessert Luncheon Set in Seattle Home

The S H N CIRCLE of the King's Daughters will hold a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs M F Cox 1812 Washington avenue SE Mrs D A Nicholson will assist the hostess.

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters M. F. Cox Washington Avenue SE D. A. Nicholson

Thirteen Car Special Train For Iowa Fans To Minnesota

A 13 car special train will be run by the Rock Island Friday night for the Iowa university band and football fans to Minneapolis for the Iowa Minnesota game. The train leaves Iowa City at 10 p.m. and passes Cedar Rapids at 11 30 p.m. Returning the train goes through Cedar Rapids at 7 30 a m Sunday. The Iowa team departs Iowa City Thursday in two special cars attached to a regular train via Des Moines.

Rock Island Iowa University Minneapolis Iowa City Cedar Rapids Iowa Des Moines

October P O Receipts Rise in Cedar Rapids

Postal receipts in Cedar Rapids for October were 47,480.38 dollars, up 2,352.80 from 1935. Assistant Postmaster George Bатиe reported Tuesday. Receipts up 5.21 percent while local clerical expenses fell 7.78 percent and carrier costs rose 1.37 percent.

Cedar Rapids George Beattie

Andrews Hosts Halloween Costume Party at 301 A Avenue NW

Loudeau and Robert Andrews entertained a group of friends at a Halloween costume party held at their home 301 A avenue NW. Attendees included Arlene Ellson Bonnie Petersen Lois Hinton Ruth Zier Jack Kidd Lloyd Bush man Donald Andrews William Ellickson and Orvilie Coastal.

Loudeau Robert Andrews Avenue NW Arlene Ellson Bonnie Petersen Lois Hinton Ruth Zier Jack Kidd Lloyd Bushman Donald Andrews William Ellickson Orvilie Coastal

Halloween Party At Doris Smith Home

Miss Doris Smith hosted a Halloween gathering at her home 106 Center Point Road NE. Guests included Joan Berger Marjorie Davenport Marjorie Harris Georgia Ann Kopecky Doreen Moorman Virginia Kohl Merilyn Miller and Margaret Reid.

Doris Smith Center Point Road Joan Berger Marjorie Davenport Marjorie Harris Georgia Ann Kopecky Doreen Moorman Virginia Kohl Merilyn Miller Margaret Reid

Halloween Party At 1735 O Avenue Northwest Hostess

Miss Winifred Foulk entertained seventeen guests at a Halloween party held at her home. Prizes were awarded to Madonna Simkovitz Novella Cox Paul Johnson Richard Heaton and James Chester.

Winifred Foulk O Avenue NW Madonna Simkovitz Novella Cox Paul Johnson Richard Heaton James Chester

Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN Promises Constipation Relief

Kellogg’s ALL-BRAN offers bulk to correct routine constipation. A past study showed 98 percent satisfaction among thousands of users with a money back guarantee if not satisfactory after a week. Consume two tablespoonfuls daily as cereal or in dishes. made by Kellogg in Battle Creek.

Kellogg’s Kellogg Company All Grocers Kellogg Battle Creek

Texan Sues W F Main In Federal Court Here

L A Robinson of Galveston Texas sues W F Main Cedar Rapids owner of Standard Manufacturing for 7320 in federal court alleging misrepresentations by Paul N Patrick agent at Houston. Robinson claims 4320 actual and 3000 exemplary damages from purchase of vending machines and disposal of his business.

W. F. Main Cedar Rapids Standard Manufacturing Company L. A. Robinson Galveston Tex Paul N. Patrick Main Houston Robinson Texan

Folger's Drip Grind Transforms Home Coffee Making

Mrs J W Brown of Clinton Oklahoma credits Folgers Drip Grind with a dramatic change in coffee quality. She says switching brands eliminates the dread of making coffee and delivers rich mellowness and flavor that others struggle to achieve, a common experience shared by many women trying different brands.

Folger Folger’s Mrs. J. W. Brown Clinton Oklo Mrs. Brown Central America Folger Coffee Co Kansas City San Francisco

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Gerry Emerson Mrs. Garland Y.W.C.A P.E.O Co. R. Bird Club Mrs. Melsha DR. Hersch Philathea Miss Skala P. T. A. Meetings A.A.U.W Winter Y. W. Business Girls Horton-Rudd Mrs. McMeel S. H. N. Circle Minnesota P. O Miss Smith Miss Foulk Henry Dreyfuss Sectalg Licht and Power Company Kemble Kemble Floral Co Iowa Theater Ness Ich Folger's Hubby Middle West David
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