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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1936

Page

10

Immaculate Conception Bazaar Attracts Crowd At Pla Mor

More than 1 000 people attended the I C Parish bazaar titled A Parade of the Seasons held Monday evening at Pla Mor ballroom. St Martha's circle won best booth with a May theme in green and orchid. Second prize went to St Margaret's June bride booth decorated pink and white. Other booths from St Ann St Rose St Mary and St Agnes circles and the I C Athletic Association. Mrs Leonard E Stark chaired the event with a large coordinating committee of parish helpers.

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

Aunt Het Sets Tone With Witty Auto Quip

Aunt Het jokes about her aging car calling it an old hat with lasting “secur ice” and a sense of respectability, enjoying a homespun quip about mobility and pride.

Community Guild Plans and Fundraising Drive

The notice outlines a volunteer guild seeking donations and a mini fundraiser. It invites two members to join, mentions a donation drive, and notes the group must vacate its current location by a specified date. The town coalition is coordinating the effort and publicizing the plan.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Dinner and Dance Saturday

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

University of Iowa Coe College Cedar Rapids

Mrs Orr reads Victoria Regina at GM meeting in Franklin

Mrs Frank V. Orr presented cuttings from the play Victoria Regina by Laurence Housman at the Chapter GM gathering held Monday evening at Mrs Frank Waples home 33 Forest Drive SE. Twenty eight members and two guests Mrs G Clements and Mrs Orr of Chapter HI attended with Mrs L A Kessler assisting the hostess.

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

Mrs Harris Guest Of S L Kay In Commonwealth Apartments

Mrs W D Harris of Chicago visits her sister Mrs S L Kay at Commonwealth apartments. Harris will also visit Mrs George T Hedges at 535 Knollwood drive SE and Mr and Mrs T R Lynch at 1557 Park avenue SE. Mrs Kay hosted a family dinner Monday evening at the Commonwealth tea room.

W D. Harris Chicago S L. Kay Commonwealth Apartments Harris George T Hedges Knollwood Drive T R. Lynch Lynch Park Avenue Kay Commonwealth Tea Room

Miss Munger Hosts Dinner Honor For Miss Misak's Wedding

Miss Elizabeth Munger will host a dinner and shower at the Commonwealth Tea Room in honor of Miss Marcella Misak who will marry Robert E. Samuelson this Saturday. Tonight guests will share in the hospitality.

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

Miss Julia Robbins Visits Miss Betty Davis in 1948

Miss Julia Robbins of Chicago is a guest in the home of Miss Betty Davis at 1948 First Avenue E.

Julia Robbins Chicago Betty Davis First Avenue E

Loretta Shepard and Kenneth Deal Wed at Home Ceremony

Miss 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 officiating. The bride wore blue satin back crepe and buff roses. Bridesmaid Miss Hilda Deal wore rust and carried rust roses. Best man was Victor Shepard. The couple will reside at 617 B avenue NE.

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

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Honors Mrs Ida Little and Blanche

Mrs Ida Little and her daughter Blanche were honored at a farewell party in Cedar Rebekah lodge as they prepare to move to Long Beach California. The two were presented gifts by the group.

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

Armistice Broadcast By Mrs Emery On WMT

Mrs Imogen Emery of Cedar Rapids regent of the Iowa D A R will broadcast an Armistice day program on WMT from 4 30 to 4 45 p m Wednesday The talk titled National Defense Through Patriotic Education reflects her D A R and Cedar Rapids Women’s Club leadership. J M Reid marked his sixty second birthday with a Center Point party attended by numerous Cedar Rapids and Vinton guests including Mr and Mrs J Lindsey and others. An oyster supper followed hosted by Mrs J M Reid.

F. W. Weitz Des Moines Iowa Woman's Club Montrose Hotel Mrs. Weitz America Imogem Emery Cedar Rapids Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution WMT Emery Ashley Chapter D. A R J. M. Reid Center Point Howard Reid Ralph Reid A. Reid Melvin Reid Josie Carr J L. Hill Raymond Beatty John Lindsey Vinton Shirley Garnett J. M Reid

Picnic honors Louis Lockwood visiting Palo family

Mr and Mrs George E Ring hosted a Sunday picnic in honor of Louis Lockwood visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Bert Lockwood of Palo. Attendees included family members and friends such as Fay McCune Clifford Guynn Fred Burnett Athert W McCune Edward McCune and their sons Darrell Dile and Lawrence plus Sybil Binns Vida and Laura Jean Ring and others.

George E. Ring Avenue NW Louis Lockwood Bert Lockwood Palo Lockwood LSS Lexington San Pedro Louis Robert Earl Melvin Fay McCune Clifford Guynn Fred Burnett Athert W MeCune Edward McCune

Grotto Auxiliary Plans Benefit Card Party

The Ambar Grotto auxiliary will sponsor a benefit card party on Friday at 7:45 p.m. at K Phall Table with door prizes. Reservations may be made with Mrs Frank Dankerg dal 305 and Mrs Louis Herdhicka dial 29846.

Ambar

Clausons Honor Lynn M. Stauffer in Dinner Party

Mr and Mrs Bruce Clauson hosted a dinner Monday evening at 615 A avenue NW for Mr and Mrs Lynn Stauffer in celebration of Stauffers birthday. A surprise party followed with court whist prizes awarded to Mrs Lumir Kolarik and Mr Stauffer for high and Miss Jeannette Wold and Kenneth Crooks for low. Guests included the Stauffers and several couples and single attendees listed by name.

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

Camp Fire Honors Miss Burr Before San Diego Departure

Sixty two Camp Fire guardians and assistants saluted Miss Aliana A Burr local executive who will depart Saturday for San Diego California at a Monday evening picnic at the First Presbyterian chapel Candles decorated the tables Mrs Wells C Peck handed a gift from the Guardians association and another from Mrs H L Henkle’s group The arrangements were led by Mrs H L Henkle Mrs Ocie Trimble Mrs Amos Scott and Mrs A L Hinton A training course session followed with E A Milliken teaching first aid and bandaging.

Aliana 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

Miss Hazel Eckert Plans Chicago Marriage

Miss Hazel Eckert to wed Clifford Marks of Chicago later this month after a misc shower at Mrs Edward C Shramek’s home Friday evening. Hosts were Miss Betty Cocayne and Mesdames C F Perrill assisted. prizes at dance 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 JB. Scriven Bance Miss Eckert George Eckert

Local hosts entertain WHO barn dance unit members

Mr and Mrs Clarence Tull and Mr and Mrs Guy Berlin hosted a dinner for the WHO barn dance unit. Max Berlin and Clifford Tar, Cedar Rapids residents, were noted members of the group during the evening.

Clarence Tull M Avenue NW Guy Berlin Eighth Avenue SF WHO Barn Dance Unit Max Berlin Clifford Tar Cedar Rapids A Dirmer

Helen M Weber Marr Bride of Dr M D Marr

Helen M Weber daughter of Mr and Mrs A N Weber and Dr M D Marr of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs G S Marr of Marshalltown were married Tuesday morning at Immaculate Conception church Rev Msgr John Molloy officiated at the single ring ceremony The couple will be at home at 849 Third Avenue SE after Nov 20 Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs S Marr of Marshalltown Miss Margaret ONeil Miss Evelyn ONeil Miss Dorothy Callan and others Spannings of Iowa City Chicago and Savanna

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 Miss Mumma Clara Robinson Mrs. Marr Nebraska Third Avenue SE Marr Immaculate Conception School J. C. Penney Company Creighton University Omaha Neb Illinois College of Chiropody S Marr Margaret and Evelyn O'Neil Savanna, II Dorothy Callan Iowa City Ralph J. Maillard Chicago Ann Leach Mark Coyner John Hiedel Muscatine

Daughters of Penelope Meet at Moose Hall Thursday

The Daughters of Penelope will gather Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Moose Hall for important business.

Penelope Moose Hall

Alpha Xi Alumnae Hold Meeting and Book Review

Alpha Xi Deta alumnae gathered Monday evening in the club rooms. Reports described a successful rummage sale while Miss Dorothy Gabbers reviewed Great Laugher by Fannie Hurst.

Alpha Xi Deta Crirter Dorothy Gabbers Fannie Hurst

Miss Mae Schmitt Weds Evard Hartson in Cedar Rapids Home

Miss Mae Schmitt daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Schmitt 1426 M street SW and Evard Hartson son of Mrs Alta Hartson of Cedar Rapids united in marriage Sunday at the bride’s parents home Rev James E Waery officiating The couple’s attendants included Alta Hartson and Orval Schmitt with a flower girl Orlean Swanson A bridal dinner followed with out of town guests from Walker Marion Waukegan Illinois and other areas.

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

P. T. A. Meeting and Edgewood Groups Timed

The Hayes P. T. A. will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. A playlet by Iowa Electric Light and Power’s home lighting department, directed by Mildred Dahms, Edgewood No. 1, will follow a short business session. Edgewood School No. 1 Mothers' Club gathers Thursday afternoon with a 1 p.m. luncheon option.

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

Marriage notices for Linnencamp family in Cedar Rapids area

Miss Katterye Linnencamp daughter of Mr and Mrs Barney Linencamp sixty third avenue is to wed Manville of Cedar Rapids Saturday in Immaculate Conception church Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Wes Laurel attend the ceremony. Linencamp family moved to Cedar Rapids about ten years ago. The bride attended high school and is a graduate of a local academy. Manville works at a service station in Cedar Rapids.

Sigoqusney Katterye Linnencamp Barney Linencamp Third Avenue Cadar Rapics Siggumtey Ice Newson Manville Cedar Rapics Wes Marine x Laurel Omecs Cedar Basics Arc Sesie Herber Cedar Ragics Coume Omni Cecar Sisocczey

Holleys Honor David With Housewarming Party

Mr and Mrs David Hover of 1312 Bever Avenue Waterloo hosted a house warming at their Savernmyr home on Sept 1. Attendees included Lic F M La Comte Frank Hyde and many others plus Norma Jean and Cara Holley.

David A. M Holley Suidran Norma Jean Cara

Sigma of Vela Sigma PLL Meeting Notice

Members and guests of Sigma Chapin of Beta Sigma Phi plan a Wednesday meeting at Miss Mary Halton’s home on Eurth avenue SE. Hostesses include Miss Halton, Frances Brown, Ween Koehler, Lernice Nolan and Fera Cherry.

Newman's Store Extends AA OW Day Hours

Newman's Store remains open until 9 pm for AA OW Day shoppers. Regular clerks are assisted by AA OW members to support the event. A special dinner from 5 to 7 pm is served under Miss Minna Wikeft of the AA UW.

Newman's AA. O. W AU Alu W Minna Wikeft

Birthday Party for Beny Lou Hickman Celebrates 93rd

Beny Lou Hickman of 1816 Eleventh Street NW marked her ninth? birthday with a Saturday party at home. Prizes went to Dorothy Nosek and Helen Huff. Guests included Charlotte and Jeanne Groth, Ann Elizabeth Nelson, Jeanette Crawford, Mary Kenyon, Pauline and Louvita Bride, and others.

Beny Lou Hickman 1816 Eleventh Street Dorothy Nosek Helen Huff Charlotte Jeanne Groth Ann Elizabeth Nelson Jeanette Crawford Mary Kenyon Pauline Louvita Bride Betty Jean Getlin Bors Hardy Betty Novak Jean Zobl Betty Mitchell Dorothy Noses Helen Getlin Darlene Vosmex Ione Baker Betty Wilkinson Betty Lou Hickman Bobby

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