Dr and Mrs Stout Return From Southern Trip
Dr and Mrs C A Stout of 3414 First Avenue E returned Saturday after a two week tour through the south. They attended the American Dental convention in St Louis from October 24 to 28.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1938
Page
2
Local Folk Return From Iowa Game
Cedar Rapids residents traveled to Minneapolis for the Minnesota Iowa game over the weekend. Residents listed include Mr and Mrs Karl P Blaise, Mr and Mrs Richard E Killian, Mr and Mrs Marvin D Cone, Doris Elaine, Mr and Mrs B T Jackson, and others visiting relatives or attending the game. Several families returned Sunday evening after sightseeing in Minnesota and attending the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Minneapolis
Karl P. Blaise
Eighteenth Street
Richard E Killian
Blake Boulevard
Cedar
L. W. Bailey
Bob Eby
Glenn Higbee
University of Iowa
Moray L Eby
First Avenue SE
G. W. Higbee
Washington Avenue SE
Iowa City
Minnesota
O W. Latimer
Twentieth Street SE
A. J. Minuit
St Paul
Ames
Elizabeth Wilcox
Iowa State College
Grace Ann Reiff
Third Avenue SE
Moray L. Eby
Frances Eby
Eby
Mary Nichols
Charles Youngberg
Moline
West Liberty
Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Dinner Meeting
Gamma Phi Beta alumnae will meet for dinner Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the home of Mrs John D Randall 375 Meadow Brook Terrace SE All active and alumnae members are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Phi Beta
John D Randall
Meadowbrook Terrace
Sumner Quarton Host Bridge Club Dinner
Mr and Mrs Sumner D Quarton of 514 Indian Road SE will host a Monday evening dinner for members of their bridge club at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner D. Quarton
Indian Road
Brady House Guests Include Ottumwa Visitor
Mr and Mrs Forrest C Brady host a week long visit from Mrs R R Brady of Ottumwa, staying at 1234 Fourth Avenue SE as house guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Forrest C. Brady
Forrest C Brady
Fourth Avenue SE
Brady
R. R. Brady
Parlor City lodge hosts Halloween party at Greer home
Parlor City lodge No. 58 L A B of R T entertained Thursday at Mrs. Lucille Greer’s 1518 First Avenue E home. Attic gathering featured costumes, prize for Mrs. Charlotte Rains, games, and refreshments with hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parlor City
L. A
Lucille Greer
First Avenue
Greer
Charlotte Rains
Elizabeth Beall
Nel Glidden
Grace Dunlop
Mable Peck
Blanch Concannon
Dora Wayman
Bertha Kohl
Cora Thompson
Dorothy Greer
Fifteen Members of Daughters Circle Meet for Luncheon
Fifteen members of the Circle of the King's Daughters and one guest Mrs Philp W. Shive met at 2536 A avenue NE for a dessert luncheon. The president Mrs W H Richards led the meeting and Mrs M Burrell read the ninety first psalm before a sewing session for University hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Philp W. Shive
Harold Kimball
Avenue NE
W. H. Richards
M. Burrell
University Hospital
Trewin Pledged to Porpoise Club at Iowa State
James Trewin son of Mr and Mrs Harold R Trewin of 1950 Fourth Avenue SE is pledged to the Porpoise club the honorary swimming fraternity at Iowa State College Ames The club plans a freshman varsity swimming meet on December 9 and a clinic for high school swimmers and coaches on December 10
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Trewin
Harold R- Trewin
Fourth Avenue SE
Iowa State College
Ames
Porpoise Club
Iowa State
Cedar Rapids Art Gallery schedules Friday open evenings
The Cedar Rapids Art Association gallery will be open Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. instead of Tuesday due to election night. The exhibit features Karl Hofer paintings and watercolors from the John D Rockefeller Jr collection. Public invited with no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Karl Hofer
John D Rockefeller
Mayflower DAR Chapter Hosts Tea for Nearby Chapters
Mayflower chapter of the DAR will host a tea Wednesday from 2 to 5 PM at 2267 Washington Avenue SE, entertaining Ashley chapter and members from Marion Mount Vernon Anamosa and Iowa City chapters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower
Dar
Carl D Thomas
Washington Avenue
Ashley
Marion
Mount Vernon
Anamosa
Iowa City
Curtins Guests Return to New York City
Mrs. J. Clark Curtin and Mrs. l. Heymans left Monday for New York City after a two week stay at the home of Ernest W. Curtin and Mrs. Curtin on Third Avenue Road SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Curtins
New York
Group Heads to Owatonna for Krippner Anniversary Dance
A Cedar Rapids party traveled to Owatonna Minnesota on Saturday for the wedding dance honoring Mr and Mrs Peter Krippner of Meredith Minnesota celebrating their twenty fifth anniversary. The group presented the couple a chest of silver. Participants included Mr and Mrs Henry Merklin Mrs Carl Bartsch Mr and Mrs George Krippner Jr Mr and Mrs WC Palmer Mr and Mrs Joe Verda and their daughter Mr and Mrs Herman Frnch and their son all of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs David Morrison of Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owatonna
Minn
Peter Krippner
Meredith
Cedar Rapids
Krippners
Henry Merklin
Carl Bartsch
George Krippner, Jr
WC. Palmer
Joe Verda
Birthday party honoring Nelda Jean Hamer at 629 Fifteenth Ave SW
Mrs. Paul Hamer hosted a Saturday birthday gathering at her home for her daughter Nelda Jean's fourth birthday. Attendees included Lillian Carlson Virginia Klobec Lawrence Klo bec Eldon Hensch Elvine Hensch and many Hamer relatives among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hamer
Fifteenth Avenue
Nelda Jean
Lillian Carlson
Virginia Klobec
Lawrence Klobec
Eldon Hensch
Elvine Hensch
William Hamer
David, Morgan
Lauria Delores Hensch
Ida Mae Hensch
Walter Hensch
Mary Gutknecht
Ida Mae Tompkins
Irvin Floetchinger
Beverly Oldfield
Charles Oldfield
Evelyn Sawall
Mary Loughrine
George Myer
Billy
Leonard Hamer
Doris Hamer
Alma Ann Hamer
Ben Henchal Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs Ben Henchal hosted a surprise party at 729 Tenth avenue SW on Sunday to celebrate Mr Henchal’s birthday. Guests from Olin Cedar Rapids Martelle Clinton and Clinton area attended. Helen Henchal performed accordion solos and the gathering featured a large birthday cake and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Henchal
Tenth Avenue
Henchal
Helen Henchal
Leo Stark
Martelle
Earl Byerly
Will Westfall
White
Olin
Oscar Nyquist
Clinton
Bert. Batten
W. L. Myers
Mildred Murfield
Cedar Rapids
Hmenehal
Edgewood School P T A Hard Times Party Highlights
The Edgewood School No 1 Mothers Club hosted a hard times party at Covington hall on Saturday. Prizes for costumes were won by Mrs William Poole Miss Rachel Baker Robert Davis and Mary Morrow. Community singing was led by Elvin Harris with Mrs Herbert Morrow at the piano. The program featured games for all ages, orchestra numbers by Mrs Elizabeth Sloan and group, performances by the Olver family and two piano solos by Doris Marie Petre. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Edgewood School
Covington Hall
William Poole
Rachel Baker
Robert Davis
Mary Morrow
Elvin Harris
Herbert Morrow
Elizabeth Sloan
Olver
Doris Marie Petre
Garfield School Open House During Education Week
Garfield school hosts an open house on Wednesday from 1 15 to 2 30 p m to observe national education week. A brief business meeting follows with Morris Sanford as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield School
Morris Sanford
Buchanan P T A Meeting on Wednesday
The Buchanan P T A will meet at 2 30 pm in the school auditorium. Miss Geraldine Green will speak on Defective Speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchanan P. T
Geraldine Green
Westminster couples form young marriage class plan
Ten young married couples of the Westminster Presbyterian church met Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs H F Sundberg 545 Vernon drive SE for a cooperative dinner and to organize a class Officers elected were Glenn Andreas president Merrill Main vice president and Mrs A H Hallgren secretary The evening included games Those in charge for Dec 16 are Mrs Ivan Bowdish Mrs Louis Pesh and Mrs Hallgren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
H. F Sundberg
Vernon Drive
Glenn Andreas
Merrill Main
A H Hallgren
Ivan Bowdish
Louis Pesh
Hallgren
Mrs Bromwell Hosts Bridge Luncheon For Eight Members
Mrs James E. Bromwell of 1926 Fifth Avenue SE hosted a Monday luncheon at the Mayflower for eight members of her bridge club. The afternoon was spent at the Bromwell home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Bromwell
Fifth Avenue SE
Bromwell
Mrs Hasbrook Hosts Luncheon Bridge at Eight-Cover Table
Mrs B L Hasbrook of 512 Fourteenth Street SE entertained her bridge club with a luncheon Monday at Mrs Wurster's tea room. Eight covers were set and bridge was played during the afternoon at the hostess' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B L. Hasbrook
Fourteenth Street SE
Party Hosts Bunco Evening At 3432 First Avenue E
Miss Dorothy E. Miller entertained a group of friends Friday at her home 3432 First Avenue E. Bunco prizes went to Mrs Charles Bridges Mrs Wilson Fernow Mrs Fred Weber Miss Helen Hudson and Miss Dorothy Rose. Hostess aides were Mrs F D Miller and Mrs Edward J Miller. Attendees included Mesdames Bridges Fernow Weber Chester Dunlap Harold Hanna Robert McCreedy Howard Purvis Donald Kraut Walter Woolridge Howard Manville Loren Bitzer and Misses Virginia Mary Elizabeth Shaler Rose Hudson Marjorie Allen Phyllis Robbie Lois Richardson Kathryn Bibby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy E. Miller
First Avenue E
Bunco
Charles Bridges
Wilson Fernow
Fred Weber
Helen Hudson
Dorothy Rose
F. D. Miller
Edward J Miller
Mesdames Bridges
Fernow
Weber
Chester Dunlap
Harold Hanna
Robert McCreedy
Howard Purvis
Donald Kraut
Walter Woolridge
Howard Manville
Loren Bitzer
Virginia
Mary Elizabeth Shaler
Rose Hudson
Marjorie Allen
Phyllis Robbie
Lois Richardson
Kathryn Bibby
Halloween Party At Shakespeare Home Sparks Social Enjoyment
Mr and Mrs A B Shakespeare hosted a Halloween gathering at 1224 Ellis Boulevard NW. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Cooley Mr and Mrs Ernest Groth Mr and Mrs Ed Bartosh Mr and Mrs Harold Shakespeare Mr and Mrs Les Cornell Mr and Mrs Otto Lendemann Mr and Mrs Robert Matthews Mr and Mrs Dave Hughes Mrs Leo Currier Mrs Josephine Miller and numerous others enjoying cards a wiener roast and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A B. Shakespeare
Ellis Boulevard
Harry Cooley
Ernest Groth
Ed Bartosh
Harold Shakespeare
Les Cornell
Otto Lendeman
Robert Matthews
Dave Hughes
Leo Currier
Josephine Miller
Emil Falt
David Floyd
Theodore Falt
Joe Fall
Clark Lendeman
Mickey Cooley
Eugene Lendeman
David Groth
George
David Shakespeare
Doris
Lila Currier
Charlotte
Jeanne Groth
Melenovskys Honored on Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Joseph Melenovsky on Ivanhoe Road SW celebrated their fifteenth wedding anniversary with a surprise party Saturday evening. Guests included Frank Kubovec Mary Koach Jacob Kubovec Godfrey Melenovsky Bert Kickar Charles Bohac Charles Kolda Frank Mrkvicka Charles Hubacek Joe Dytrt Biderman Ludwig Hemsky Frank Nemecek John Karasek Frank Jirasek Mary Ann Robert Doris Melenovsky Arlene Klekar Ladislav Mildred Shirley Mrkvicka Joe Jr Barbara Ann Dyurt Richard Robert Hubacek Leonard Adolf Biderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Melenovsky
Ivanhoe Road
Frank Kubovec
Mary Koach
Jacob Kubovec
Godfrey Melenovsky
Bert Kickar
Charles Bohac
Charles Kolda
Frank Mrkvicka
Charles Hubacek
Joe Dytrt
Charles Biderman
Ludwig Hemsky
Frank Nemecek
John Karasek
Frank Jirasek
Mary Ann
Robert
Doris Melenovsky
Arlene Klekar
Ladislav
Mildred
Shirley Mrkvicka
Joe, Jr
Barbara Ann Dyurt
Richard
Robert Hubacek
Leonard
Adolf Biderman
Missionary Society Meets at First Evangelical Church
Fifty eight members and guests of the womens missionary society of the First Evangelical church held their annual banking offering meeting in the church parlors Friday with luncheon at quarter tables. Under president Mrs. Frank Lange the program included devotions by Mrs. George Stauffer, reading by Miss Erma Meyers of Alburnett, a solo by Mrs. Adolph Topinka, and a talk by Miss Tharlotte Arnold former missionary at Red Bird mission in Kentucky a mission supported by Evangelical churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of the
First Evangelical Church
Frank Lange
George Stauffacher
Reading
Erma Meyers
Alburnett
Adolph Topinka
Tharlotte Arnold
Red Bird Mission
Kentucky
Muriel Hejda to Wed Wend Vopalka in June
Mrs. Ethel Hejda of 40414 Sixth Street SW announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Muriel to Wend Vopalka of Cedar Rapids. The wedding is planned for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Hejda
Sixth Street
Muriel
Wendl Vopalka
Cedar Rapids
Junior League Plans $4500 Breakfast Drive for Nutrition Service
The Junior League of Cedar Rapids launched its annual fund drive at the Montrose hotel breakfast, aiming to raise $4,500 for the Community Nutrition Service project. Miss Bernice Hopper outlined the program shifting from feeding to nutrition education, and Dr. J Stuart McQuiston urged league-wide cooperation to fund a city-wide effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior + League of
Cedar Rapids
Montrose
Gordon Fennell
Bernice Hopper
Community Nutrition Service
J Stuart McQuiston
Miss Hopper
League
Chicago Relief Administration
Hopper
McQuiston
Charles Quentin
WMT
Fennell
Richard M. Miller
Drive
Beta Phi Alpha Mothers Club Desserts and Meeting
The Beta Phi Alpha Mothers club will meet with Mrs W C Hach at 2001 Mount Vernon Avenue SE for a Wednesday 1 p m dessert luncheon and business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Phi Alpha Mothers’ Club
W. C. Hach
Mount Vernon Avenue SE
Weather Cancels Horseback Program. Club Hikes to Tea Room
Due to bad roads the health education department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club cancels the horseback riding program and instead plans a Wednesday 10 a.m. meeting at the clubhouse. The group will hike to Mrs. Wurster's Tea Room at 2015 B Avenue NE for Dutch treat refreshments and bridge. Committee members include Mesdames FE Menor D W Lehti and J C Lick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Education Department
Cedar Rapids
Gethsemane Shrine No 1 set Saturday meeting at temple
Gethsemane Shrine No 1 will meet Saturday at 7 45 p m in the Masonic temple. Past officers will run the program and attendees will enjoy refreshments and a social hour. Members are asked to bring Thanksgiving contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemane Shrine No. 1
Masonic Temple
Kettler Family Guests Visit Bloomington and City Homes
Mr and Mrs Fred G Kettler from Bloomington Illinois arrive with daughters Ann and Karen to spend several days with their parents Mr and Mrs R F Kettler at 622 Fourth Avenue SW and Mr and Mrs A Mentzer at 1013 A Avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred G. Kettler
Bloomington
Ann
Karen
R. F. Kettler
Fourth Avenue
A. Mentzer
A Avenue NW
A A U W Creative Art Group Meeting Postponed
The AAUW creative art group meeting is moved from tonight to Monday of next week due to bad weather. The gathering was planned at the home of Mrs. George Kosek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kosek
Jolly Anns Club to Meet at Mrs Crawford's Home
The Jolly Anns club will gather at Mrs. Lester Crawford’s residence 1600 Sixth Street NW Thursday afternoon for a social meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Anns’ Club
Lester Crawford
Sixth Street
Captain Kenyon Addresses Local Patriotic Societies
Captain Arnold O Kenyon chaplain reserve U S Army of Mount Vernon spoke to 475 members of patriotic societies at a pre Armistice day service in First Evangelical church. He said battles won in peace may be as hard as victories in war. The Town Volunteers commanded by Capt Sophus Kling led the service with Herman Schloss heading the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold O. Kenyon
U. S. Army
Mount Vernon
First Evangelical Church
America
Kenyon
Dominic Lofersky
Chicago
Iowa Volunteers
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Disabled War Veterans
Arthur Teachers Lead 100 Percent Red Cross Roll Call
The teachers of the Arthur school led by principal Miss Annie Smithey report a 100 percent Red Cross membership in the annual roll call opening on Armistice Day. Miss Thelma Bass serves as Arthur building representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Red Cross
Arthur School
Annie Smithey
American Red Cross
Thelma Bass
Arthur Building
Exhibit Of New Style Store Fronts To Be Shown In Cedar Rapids
Twelve miniature models of new store front stylings will be shown to Cedar Rapids business men in the parking area of Second Street and A Avenue NE Tuesday from 11 am to 7 pm. The exhibit features futuristic designs and modern lighting effects built to scale from actual building materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Second Street
Avenue
Youth Dives Unarmed to Harvest Octopuses
A De Poe Bay Oregon youth earns a reputation by entering coastal waters without weapons to drag octopuses alive from the sea. The bold effort highlights local fishing traditions and rugged coastal pursuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A de Poe Bay
Ore
New Italian Division in Spain Named Green Arrows
Barcelona report says Foreign Minister Julio Alvarez del Vayo announced that a new Italian division in Spain called the Green Arrows has been located. He added other divisions already in Spain are being reorganized into the insurgent army's foreign legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Julio Alvarez del Vayo
Spain
Green Arrows
Foreign Legion
Accept Life As It Is Dr Murray Urges In Sunshine Mission
Dr A L Murray of Minneapolis spoke at the Sunshine Mission on Sunday on the subject A Suit of Clothes for the Soul and urged the audience to accept life as it is. He argued that individuals and the nation must not build lives and civilization on wishful thinking and that life is often difficult and tragic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Murray
Sunshine Mission
A. L. Murray
Minneapolis
Dr Murray to Speak at Mission Program Monday
The speech by Dr Murray at 7 30 p m Monday at the Mission stresses struggle as life’s test and salvation. Music will be led by Rev T J Hinkin after the talk before Dr Murray departs for Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Minneapolis
T. J. Hinkin
Sadowsky New Head of Iowa Federation of Humane Societies
Joseph Sadowsky president of the Linn County Humane Society was elected president of the Iowa State Federation of Humane Societies at a Des Moines meeting on Saturday. A J Bert Smith of Cedar Rapids was elected to the state board of directors. Other officers include four vice presidents Mrs Francis J McLaughlin Joseph Marland O S Weaver and Mrs Irene Heddin. Blanche Scott Lee was corresponding secretary, Robert Koch recording secretary Lela Gray treasurer Roy W Smith counsel. Sadowsky will head a legislative committee with O S Weaver and Mrs Gray. The convention discussed humane education legislation and promoting humane work in smaller cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sadowsky
Linn County Humane Society
Iowa State Federation of Humane Societies
Des Moines
A. J.bert" Smith
Cedar Rapids
Francis J. McLaughlin
Davenport
Joseph Marland
O. S. Weaver
Irene Heddin
Ames
Blanche Scott Lee
Council Bluffs
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Iowa
Sumner Quartons
Parlor City Lodge
William Schaefers
William Schaefer
Seventh Avenue SE
Louis Schirm
Floyd Brimer
William Huff
Vicki VapoRub
VapoRub
Group Motors
Nelda Hammer
P.T.A. Meetings
Edgewood No
Garfield
Buchanan
Young Married Peoples
Mrs. Bromwell
Mrs. Hasbrook
Miss Miller
Shakespeares
Melenovskys
Wealth Education Group
Gethsemane Shrine
Fred Kettlers
ART Group
Jolly Anns
Richlieu
Killian's
Abed
Weds
Tuscany
Captain Kenyon
BY Claude Callan
Nan
Sadowsky
Iowa Federation of Humane Societies
Fieeg
Stratford
Killian Company
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