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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1936

Page

14

Schmitt Hartson Couple Wed In Cedar Rapids Home

Miss Mae Schmitt daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Schmitt and Evard Hartson son of Mrs Alta Hartson Cedar Rapids united in marriage Sunday at the bride's parents home Rev James E Waery officiating The bridal party included Miss Alta Hartson as bridesmaid and Orval Schmitt as best man A bridal dinner followed with several out of town guests from Walker Marion and Waukegan Ill.

Mae Schmitt J. A. Schmitt M Street Evard Hartson Alta Hartson Cedar Rapids James E. Waery Orval Schmitt Mr. Hartson Orlean Swanson James Moore Walker William Franks Philip Kuhn Marion Ray Quigley Orland Swanson Waukegan, Ill

Cedar Rapids Country Club Dinner and Dance Planned

The Cedar Rapids Country Club will entertain members with a dinner and dance Saturday evening. The event caps a series of visiting parents and out of town guests activities. Mrs. Edwin H. Wadsworth is planning the party.

University of Iowa Coe College Cedar Rapids Country Club Edwin H. Wadsworth

Readings From Victoria Regina at PEO Meeting

Mrs. Frank V. Orr read cuttings from the play Victoria Regina by Laurence Housman at a chapter GM PEO meeting in New York City. The event, held Monday evening at Mrs. Frank Waples home, drew 28 members and two guests Mrs. G. G. Clements and Mrs. Orr of chapter H1. Mrs. L. A. Kessler assisted.

Frank V. Orr Victoria Regina Laurence Housman New York City Frank Waples Forest Drive G. G. Clements Orr L. A. Kessler

Chicago Woman Visits Family During Southeast City Stay

Mrs. W. D. Harris of Chicago is a guest in the homes of her sister Mrs. S. L. Kay at Commonwealth apartments. She will visit sisters Mrs. George T. Hedges of 535 Knollwood Drive SE and Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Lynch of 1557 Park Avenue SE. Mrs. Kay hosted a family dinner at the Commonwealth tea room in her honor Monday evening.

W. D. Harris Chicago S. L. Kay Commonwealth Apartments

Dinner and shower honor Miss Misak at Commonwealth

Miss Elizabeth Munger hosts a dinner and shower at the Commonwealth Tea Room in honor of Miss Marcella Misak who will wed Robert E. Samuelson this Saturday. Tom guests will share the courtesy.

Elizabeth Munger Nineteenth Street SE Commonwealth Tea Room Marcella Misak Robert E. Samuelson Tom

Miss Julia Robbins Visits Miss Betty Davis in Seattle Home

Miss Julia Robbins of Chicago is a guest in the home of Miss Betty Davis at 1948 First Avenue E, sharing hospitality during an extended visit.

Julia Robbins Chicago Betty Davis First Avenue E

Loretta Shepard and Kenneth Deal Wed at Family Home

Loretta Shepard daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Shepard and Kenneth Deal son of Mr and Mrs Robert Deal were married Sunday at the bride’s parents home with W C Wilson of Toddville officiating. The couple reside at 617 B avenue NE.

Loretta Shepard J. A. Shepard Avenue Kenneth Deal Robert Deal Avenue NE W. C. Wilson Toddville Hilda Deal Victor Shepard Mrs. Deal B Avenue NE

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Honors Little Family Farewell

Mrs Ida Little and her daughter Blanche, who left Tuesday for Long Beach California to make their home, were honored at a Cedar Rebekah lodge farewell party. They received gifts from the group.

Ida Little B Avenue NW Blanche Long Beach Calif Cedar Rebekah Lodge

Armistice Program On Radio By Mrs Emery

Mrs Imogen Emery of Cedar Rapids and regent of the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution will broadcast an Armistice day program on WMT radio Wednesday. The 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. address focuses on National Defense Through Patriotic Education. Emery also leads the Ashley chapter D A R and heads the Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women's club.

Imogen Emery Cedar Rapids Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution WMT Emery Ashley Chapter

J M Reid Celebrates 62nd Birthday at Center Point

J M Reid hosts a Sunday birthday party at his Center Point home drawing Cedar Rapids guests including Mr and Mrs Howard Reid and families and Mr and Mrs John Lindsey of Vinton. Prizes at chance went to Shirley and Garnett Reid. An oyster supper was served by Mrs J Reid.

J. M. Reid Center Point Howard Reid Ralph Reid O. A. Reid Melvin Reid Josie Carr J. L. Hill Raymond Beatty Cedar Rapids John Lindsey Vinton Shirley Garnett Reid J . Reid

Picnic Honors Louis Lockwood Visiting Lexington Sailor

Mr and Mrs George E Ring entertained Sunday at a picnic dinner for Louis Lockwood visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Bert Lockwood of Palo The guest of honor is stationed on the U S S Lexington at San Pedro California Attending were the Lockwoods and their sons Louis Robert Earl and Melvin Fay McCune Clifford Guynn Fred Burnett Albert McCune Edward and Roy McCune E J Hosmer and son Darrell Richard McCune and sons Dale and Lawrence Sybil Binns Vida and Laura Jean Ring.

George E. Ring Avenue NW Louis Lockwood Bert Lockwood Palo Lockwood U. S. S. Lexington San Pedro Calif Louis Robert Earl Melvin Fay McCune Clifford Guynn Fred Burnett Albert McCune Edward McCune Roy E. J. Hosmer Darrell Richard McCune Dale Lawrence Sybil Binns Vida Laura Jean Ring

Grotto Auxiliary to Host Benefit Card Party

Ambar Grotto auxiliary sponsors a benefit card party Friday at 7 45 p.m. in K P hall. Table and door prizes will be awarded. Reservations with Mrs. Frank Danberg at 6305 or Mrs. Louis Herdlicka at 29846.

Ambar Grotto K. P. Hall Frank Danberg Dial Louis Herdlicka

Clausons Honor Lynn M Stauffer

Mr and Mrs Bruce Clauson entertained at a dinner for Mr and Mrs Lynn Stauffer celebrating his birthday A surprise party followed Court whist prizes went to Lumir Kolarik and Stauffer high and Jeannette Wold and Kenneth Crooks low Guests included the Stauffers Vincent Kolarik Lumir Crooks Jeannette Wold Russell Markert and others

Bruce Clauson Avenue NW Lynn Stauffer Mr. Stauffer Lumir Kolarik Stauffer Jeannette Wold Kenneth Crooks Gerald Vincent

Camp Fire Groups Honor Miss Burr

Sixty two Camp Fire guardians and assistants honored Miss Ariana A Burr local executive who will leave Saturday for San Diego California at a picnic supper at the First Presbyterian chapel Monday evening. Candles in symbolic folders decorated the tables. Mrs Wells C Peck president of the Guardians association presented a gift to Miss Burr from the group and one from the members of Mrs H L Henkle s group. On the committee in charge of arrangements were Mrs H L Henkle Mrs Ocie Trimble Mrs Amos Scott and Mrs A L Hinton. Following the picnic a regular session of the training course for Camp Fire leaders was held. E A Milliken taught first aid and bandaging.

Ariana A. Burr San Diego Calif First Presbyterian Chapel Wells C. Peck Guardians’ Association Miss Burr H. L. Henkle Ocie Trimble Amos Scott A. L. Hinton E. A. Milliken

Honor Miss Eckert Before Her Chicago Fiance

Miss Hazel Eckert, to wed Clifford Marks of Chicago, was honored at a mixed shower Friday night at Mrs. Edward C. Shramek home. Hostesses included Miss Betty Cocayne and Mesdames Perrill Nelson Cocayne Scriven. Prizes at balance went to Miss Eckert and Mrs. George Eckert.

Hazel Eckert Clifford Marks Chicago Edward C. Shramek Betty Cocayne C. F. Perrill J. G. Nelson J. W. Cocayne J. B. Scriven Bance Miss Eckert George Eckert

Tulls and Berlins Entertain Barn Dance Unit

Mr and Mrs Clarence Tull hosted a dinner for the WHO barn dance unit at their Cedar Rapids area home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Guy Berlin and members Max Berlin and Clifford Tull from Cedar Rapids.

Weber Marr Nuptials Tie Bride to Dr M D Marr

Miss Helen M Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs A N Weber 371 Sixteenth Street SE wed Dr M D Marr of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs G S Marr of Marshalltown in Immaculate Conception Church. Officiant Rev Msgr John Molloy奏. Reception at Mrs Weber’s home and breakfast at Clara Robinson's Colonial Food shop for twenty five guests. The couple plan a Nov 20 home at 849 Third Avenue SE and will honeymoon to Nebraska.

Helen M. Weber A. N. Weber Sixteenth Street M. D. Marr Cedar Rapids G. S. Marr Marshalltown Immaculate Conception Church John Molloy Alice Mumma James Gurren Mary Leo Leon Weber Mumma Clara Robinson Colonial Food Mrs. Marr Nebraska Margaret and Evelyn O’neil Savanna, III Dorothy Callan Iowa City Ralph J. Mailliard Chicago Ann Leach Mark Coyner John Hiedel Muscatine

Daughters of Penelope Set Meeting at Moose Hall

The Daughters of Penelope will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at Moose hall. Important business will be transacted.

Penelope Moose Hall

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Meeting Highlights Local Events

Alpha Xi Delta alumnae gathered in chapter rooms on Monday evening. Reports covered the rummage sale and Dorothy Gabbert reviewed Great Laughter by Fannie Hurst.

Alpha Xi Delta Dorothy Gabbert Fannie Hurst

Aunt Het Reflects on a Worn Car and Hat

Aunt Het recalls an old car and hat, saying the vehicle still runs but no longer makes her feel respectable. The lighthearted remark reflects a practical woman’s humor about aging belongings.

Social Hour Led by Aulden Griffin and W W Richards

The social committee chaired by Mrs Aulden Griffin with Mrs W W Richards as co chair held the social hour after the event. Helen Masha violinist and Martha Leksa accompanist performed incidental music.

Aulden Griffin W. W. Richards Helen Masha Martha Leksa

Parish Bazaar Draws Over 1000 Attendees

More than 1,000 people attended the Immaculate Conception parish bazaar titled A Parade of the Seasons at Pla-Mor ballroom Monday evening. St. Martha's circle won best concession booth with a May theme and green orchid decor. Second prize went to the June bride booth of St. Margaret's circle with pink white decor and wedding bells. Booths from St. Ann's St. Rose St. Mary's and St. Agnes' circles and the I C Athletic Association also participated. Mrs. Leonard E. Stark chaired the event with a long assisting committee.

St. Ann’s St. Rose St. Mary’s St. Agnes I. C. Athletic Association Leonard E. Stark Ray Hyland Thomas Brady Dan Whelan Peter Bailey M. J. Reese Rosaline Collins Jim Greene Katherine Stark

P T A Meetings and Edgewood Club Gather Thursday

The P T A at Hayes will meet Thursday at 2 p m after a brief business session. Iowa Electric Light and Power will present a playlet directed by Mildred Dahms. Edgewood No 1 Mothers club will meet at Edgewood School No 1 at 1 p m with a luncheon.

Hayes P. T. A Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Mildred Dahms Edgewood No. 1 Mothers’ Club Edgewood School No. 1

Ingathering Nears End for Cedar Rapids Needlework Guild

Two days remain in the Cedar Rapids Needlework Guild of America ingathering at 711 Second Avenue SE. Items collected aid Public Health Nursing, city schools, Home for Aged Women and other charities. two identical garments or two linen pieces are the only membership requirement. Donations should arrive by Thursday as the guild vacates the site Friday.

Cedar Rapids Needlework Guild of America Second Avenue SE Guild Public Health Nursing Association Home For Aged Women Home For the Friendless South Side St. Luke’s and Mer¢y County Relief Sunshine Mission Community House

Katheryn Linnencamp to Wed Nelson Manville

Miss Katheryn Linnencamp daughter of Mr and Mrs Barney Linnencamp of Cedar Rapids will marry Nelson Manville son of Mr and Mrs J C Manville of Laurel Miss Miss Linnencamp formerly of Sigourney and a Paris Academy of Beauty graduate and Mr Manville employed at a Cedar Rapids service station will wed Saturday at 9 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception church Cedar Rapids witnesses will be Mr and Mrs Ed Herbert of Cedar Rapids.

Sigourney Katheryn Linnencamp Barney Linnencamp Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Nelson Manville J. C. Manville Laurel Immaculate Conception Church Ed Herbert Miss Linnecamp Sigourney High School Paris Academy of Beauty Manville

Holleys Honored At Housewarming At Bever Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs David Holley 1513 Bever avenue SE moved here Sept 1 from Waterloo were honored at a housewarming party Saturday. Attending were Mr and Mrs F M La Combe Mr and Mrs Frank Hyde Mr and Mrs Elmer Dietz Mr and Mrs Arnold Cherry Mr and Mrs AB Barker Mr and Mrs AM Walker and the Holleys with children Norma Jean and David jr.

David Holley Bever Avenue Waterloo F. M. la Combe Frank Hyde Elmer Dietz Arnold Cherry A. B. Barker A. M. Walker Holley Norma Jean and David, Jr

Sigma of Beta Sigma Phi Meets Wednesday Event

Members and guests of the Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi a business girls sorority meet at Miss Mary Halton 1524 Fifth Avenue SE Wednesday evening Hostesses include Miss Halton Frances Brown Eileen Koehler Bernice Nolan and Fern Cherry

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Mary Halton Fifth Avenue SE Miss Halton Frances Brown Eileen Koehler Bernice Nolan Fern Cherry

A A U W Day At Newman's Store Extension

A A U W Day continues at Newman's Store with shoppers invited for several hours more. The store stays open until 9 PM to benefit the A A U W, which will receive a percentage of the day's sales. Regular clerks are aided by A A U W members, and a special dinner is served from 5 to 7 PM under Miss Se A U W supervision.

Newman’s

Betty Lou Hickman Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Betty Lou Hickman held her eighth birthday at 1816 Eleventh Street NW with a home party. Prizes went to Dorothy Nosek and Helen Huff as guests included Charlotte and Jeanne Groth Ann Elizabeth Nelson Jeanette Crawford and many others.

Betty Lou Hickman Eleventh Street Dorothy Nosek Helen Huff Charlotte Jeanne Groth Ann Elizabeth Nelson Jeanette Crawford Mary Kenyon Pauline Loretta Bittle Betty Jean Getlin Doris Hardy Betty Novak Jean Zobl Betty Mitchell Helen Getlin Darlene Vosmek Ione Baker Betty Wilkinson Bobby Donny Hickman Catheryn Dyson

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Nutrition Center Thompson Max Daehler Herbert Killian Donald P. Barnes Ant F. W. Weitz Des Moines Iowa Woman's Club Montrose Hotel Mrs. Weitz America Frank Gates Woman’s Club Land of Home Sibelius Schmitt-Hartson Country Club Miss Misak Shepard-Deal California Morris Greenberg Granby Ford Hopkins Kemble Kemble Floral Co Iowa Theater Mrs. Emery Grotto Auxiliary Party Clausons Lynn M. Stauffer Dr. M. D. Marr Alpha XI Alumnae Jet Sanderson Montrose Terrace I.C P. T. A. Meetings Newman Ith Prize Harold Gilbert Monona Mary Anderson Eleventh Avenue P. O. Michel Marion Donald Wolfe Park Avenue Marjorie Smith First Avenue P. J. Fredrickson Mount Vernon Avenue Beauty Third ST MR. and Mrs. Abraham Lass Robin O’haver Theo Bender Cosmetics David Holleys Sigma OF American Association of University Women Newman's Mr. Don M. Anton Hoover Henry Dreyfuss OWA Electric Light and Power Company
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