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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1938

Page

2

To Be Speaker At Last Of Kenwood Forum Series

The final forum in a six part Kenwood Forum series will be held at Kenwood Methodist Church 302 Thirty-third Street NE at 7 30 p m Wednesday Judge H C Ring of St Paul s Methodist church and Wesleyan class for men will discuss Crime and Youth He notes that one sixth of all U S crimes are by boys 21 and under The forum is open to the public with a silver offering requested Rev Foster M Beck will preside

Kenwood Methodist Church Thirty-third Street H. C. Ring St Paul's Methodist Church United States Foster M. Beck Kenwood

Five P E O Circles Meet For Programs In ONDAY

Five P E O circles held afternoon and evening meetings with guests and speakers. Chapter II members gathered at Mrs Ingram Bixler home 2392 Blake boulevard SE for a Chinese art program and dessert luncheon. Guest speaker Mrs Louise Maiken spoke on porcelains and lacquers. Chapter IF hosted guests including Miss Hobbs and Mrs Williamson. An afternoon gathering at Mrs Rex B Conn’s included guest speakers and a tea. Judge Powell spoke on the juvenile court at another event. An evening session featured Miss McMurray, guest Bertha Skinner and a Yeats reading.

P E. O Ingram Bixler Blake Boulevard Ear B. Delzell Roy E. Curray Louise Maiken Nevada Cottey College R. R. Williamson Chapter Rex B. Conn D Avenue NE Miss Hobbs Sioux City Guy Kitterman Ottumwa RR. Williamson Cedar Rapids Williamson Maiken Ella McLaughlin Philip W. Shive B Avenue NE Harry 5. Johnson J. P Smith Vinton Agnes Royce Iowa City Thomas B Powell Dwight Krumholtz T .W. Wright Carrie Thomas Helen Shoemaker Fourteenth Street C J. Lynch Mary Bruin Arthur Loepp Father Hart Richard Buresh Feary Child C. C. Flod Charles ‘Jt. Hickok Fifth Avenue SE Vogel Harley Louis D Burkhalter Jessie Dodds

Mrs A C Steffen to Spend Holidays with Daughter

Mrs A C Steffen of Hollywood California will arrive Wednesday to spend the holidays in the home of her daughter Mrs James Ui Blackstone Jr and the Rev Mr ace tans at 1921 Fourth avenue East.

A C. Steffen Hollywood Calif James Ui. Blackstone, Jr Mrace Tans Fourth Avenue E

Mrs C Westerfield and Miss Cameron Arrive in City

Mrs C Westerfield of 1849 Bever avenue SE returns Monday after ten days in Chicago visiting her daughter Mrs Tom W Moore and Mr Moore. Miss Daisy Cameron of Belmont arrives Tuesday to spend several days with her brother E B Cameron and Mrs Cameron at 1900 Second Avenue SE.

M. Westerfield 1849 Bever Avenue SE Chicago Tom W. Moore Moore Daisy Cameron Belmond E. B. Cameron Mrs. Cameron Second Avenue SE

Shakespeare Club Postponed Until November Meeting

There will be no meeting of the Wednesday Shakespeare club until November 23 when the club will meet with Mrs. Harold R. Trewin.

Shakespeare Club Harold R. Trewin

Voice pupils perform recital at First Presbyterian church

Ralph Lee led a Monday night recital in the chapel of the First Presbyterian church featuring Jenn Brown Chester Jeffries Edith Reed Mary Toof Charlotte Trewin and Janet Johnson. An additional recital is planned in three weeks.

Ralph Lee First Presbyterian Church Jenn Brown Chester Jeffries Edith Reed Mary Toof Charlotte Trewin Janet Johnson

King’s Daughters Lunch Meet at Mrs Kay Home

Jane Boyd circle of the King’s Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for luncheon at the home of Mrs. G A Kay 2232 Country Club parkway SE. Assisting hostesses will be Mesdames H S Perdue and David R Pugh.

Jane Boyd The King's Daughters G. A. Kay Country Club Parkway SE H. S. Perdue David R. Pugh

Curtins and Stewart Return From Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs E W Curtin of Third avenue road SW and Forrest W Stewart of 1420 Thirty fourth street drive SE returned Monday evening after a weekend with Mr and Mrs Wayne Ferris at Trampton. They joined Mr Ferris for the pheasant season opening.

E W. Curtin Third Avenue Road Forrest W Stewart Thirtyfourth Street Wayne Ferris Trampton Curtin Stewart Ferris

Mrs Reid Green Visits Omaha Family After Iowa Trip

Mrs Reid Green of Chicago left Tuesday to visit her daughter Mrs Robert Ross in Omaha after staying with her mother Mrs H F Westfall at 1577 Second Avenue St and with sister Mrs Wasyne J Foster and Dr Foster at 2301 Hill Crest Drive SE.

Reid Green Chicago Robert Ross Omaha H. F Westfall Second Avenue St Wasyne J. Foster Foster Hillcrest Drive

Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Host Sewing Session for Public Health Bureau

Members of the Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae gathered at Mrs. Horace G. Hedges home on Seventeenth street SE for an all day sewing session. They made articles destined for the Public Health Nursing Bureau.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Horace G. Hedges Seventeenth Street SE Public Health Nursing Bureau

Westminster Tea Honors Church Elders and Trustees

Mrs James H Blackstone Jr hosts a tea at 1921 Fourth Avenue SE on Wednesday from 3 to 5 23 06 o clock, complimenting wives of Westminster Church elders and trustees.

James H Blackstone, Jr Fourth Avenue SE Westminster Church

Delta Gamma alumnae meet for lunch at Mrs. Anderson’s home

Delta Gamma alumnae gathered Monday for lunch at 2222 Fifth Avenue SE the home of Mrs. Ernest W Anderson.

Delta Gamma Ernest W Anderson Fifth Avenue SE

Downings Host Game Dinner at Residence

Dr and Mrs L M Downing hosted a game dinner Monday evening at their home located at 1835 Second Avenue SE. The event gathered local guests for an informal evening of food and conversation.

L. M. Downing Second Avenue SE

Janet Johnson to Present Song Recital at Mrs Barnard Home

Miss Janet Johnson will give a song recital Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs W L Barnard at 2200 D Street SW combining intimate recital setting with a personal program for guests invited by the host.

Hanet Johnson Janet Johnson W. L. Barnard D Street

History and Literature Meeting At Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Seventy nine members attended the Cedar Rapids Woman's club history and literature department meeting held Monday at the club home. Mrs W R Armstrong read four poems by Marguerite Hoffman Augusta Reid Louis W Smith and Esther Hammond and Miss Anna Marie De Castello reviewed My Son My Son by Howard Spring. The hospitality committee included Mrs T K Hefner and Mrs Ada Baldwin.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club W. R Armstrong Marguerite Hoffman Augusta Reid Louis W Smith Esther Hammond Anna Marie de Castello Son Howard Spring T K Hefner Ada Baldwin

Nabby Club Hosts Gathering at Mrs Williams Home

The Nabby club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Harry Williams at 1210 Fourth Avenue SE. Dinner was served and games were played with prizes awarded to winners.

Harry Williams Fourth Avenue SE

Catholic Book Club to Meet for Dessert Luncheon Review

The Catholic Book club will meet at 2017 Grande avenue SE Wednesday at 1 15 p.m. Mrs Forrest Zody will review The Long Tomorrow by Evelyn Voss Wise.

The Catholic Book Club F. J. Jennings Grande Avenue SE Forrest Zody Evelyn Voss Wise

Theta sorority benefit bridge held in Glow Room

Alumnae of Kappa Alpha Theta hosted a benefit bridge party Monday in the Glow Room of the Gas Company. The event was organized by Mrs Ralph Chase, Mrs David Melderkin, Miss Audrey Lea Ivins, Mrs Donald Kleitsch and Mrs Harrington Buck. Prizes went to Mrs Harvey Lynch, Mrs William Barden, Mr Otto L Schluter, Mrs Lynn Swanesy, Mrs Keith Dunn and Mrs Thomas F Lange.

Kappa Alpha Theta Gas Company Ralph Chase David Melderkin Audrey Lea Ivins Donald Kleitsch Harrington Buck Harvey Lynch William Barden Otto L. Schluter Lynn G. Swanesy Keith Dunn Thomas F. Lange

Mrs. F. C. Waples Returns From Detroit

Mrs. Frank C. Waples of 331 Forest Drive SE returned home after a week in Detroit visiting her brother W. W. Otto and Mrs Otto. Mr. Waples joined her for a weekend in Detroit.

Frank C. Waples Forest Drive Detroit W. W. Otto Otto Waples

Congenial Hundred Club Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

The Congenial Hundred club marks its seventh anniversary with a Monday dance at 8:30 pml in the Crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel. The regular ten piece orchestra will perform two special dances and invitations have been issued to a number of guests.

Hundred Crystal Montrose Hotel

Birthday tribute at Mrs Ed Sopousek’s home

Members of her club gathered at 1819 Second Street SW Sunday evening to honor Mrs Ed Sopousek. A picnic supper and games followed, with Ed Sopousek and many relatives and friends in attendance, and a gift presented to the honoree.

Ed Sopousek Second Street Harold Downer Wendl Pavlicek Frank Stepanek Joseph Rozek Peter Haen Archie Douda Dorothy Milton Frankie Sopousek Richard Hach Raymond Reed Fairfax Sopousek

Henry J Geiger Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Henry J Geiger was feted at a surprise birthday gathering held at his home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs Clarence Carter, Mr. and Mrs Elmer Wiley, Mr. and Mrs William Prachta, Mr. and Mrs B C Meskimen, and Mr. and Mrs Geiger, with cards exchanged among guests.

Henry J Geiger Clarence Carter Elmer Wiley William Prachta B C Meskimen Geiger

Ione Wooldridge and Ray Olmstead Wed at Home

Miss Ione Wooldridge daughter of Mr and Mrs N B Wooldridge 1319 Fifth street NW became the bride of Raymond Olmstead rural route 1 on November 6 at 5 p m at the bride’s parents home. The Rev C Miner performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate family with bridal music by Miss Agnes Miner. The couple will reside on rural route 1.

Ione Wooldridge N B Wooldridge Fifth Street Raymond Olmstead Rev C Miner Agnes Miner Alberta Wooldridge William Olmstead Wooldridge Mrs. Olmstead

Mond ay Book Club Luncheon Reviews May Flavin by Brinig

Twelve members of the Monday Book Club met with Mrs Owen Tisdale at 202 Twentieth Street NE for luncheon. Robert M. Chapman reviewed May Flavin by Myron Brinig. The next meeting is set for Nov 28 at Mrs Walter Miller's home.

Monday Book Club Owen Tisdale Twentieth Street Atvs Robert M. Chapman Myron Brinig Walter Miller

Cedar Rapids Women’s Club Home Builders Study Group Meeting

The Cedar Rapids Woman’s club home builders study group met Monday at the club home with forty members present. Dale Tullis of Des Moines, representing the federal housing administration, spoke on the operation of the National Housing Act.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Dale Tullis Des Moines Federal Housing Administration

Pinochle Club Hosts Housewarming For Richter Family

Members of the E W S L pinochle club entertained at a prize housewarming party Saturday evening for Mr and Mrs Rudolph Richter of 1815 Fifth avenue SE. After a picnic supper members played cards prizes were won by Mr and Mrs Joe Fiala Mr and Mrs Rud Kucera Mr and Mrs Frank Dvorak and Mr and Mrs Richter Guests included Birdie Nadine Fiala and Virginia Richter.

E. W S. L. Pinochle Club Rudolph Richter Fifth Avenue SE Joe Fiala Rud Kucera Frank Dvorak Richter Birdie Nadine Fiala Virginia Richter

Miss Mary Pugskey Hosts Sixteenth Birthday Theater Party

Miss Mary Pugskey entertained the Bachelor girls at a theater party for her sixteenth birthday. The gathering at 616 Eighteenth street SE included Misses Hla Patrick Shirley Sacora Irma Kubik Betty Jo Belknap and Louise Bunker before they attended a movie.

Mary Pugskey Eighteenth Street Hla Patrick Shirley Sacora Irma Kubik Betty Jo Belknap Louise Bunker

Temple Judah Sisterhood to Host Benefit Card Party

The Sisterhood of Temple Judah will entertain at a benefit card party and bake sale Friday at 2 p.m. at the temple. Mrs. Carl Ettinger is chairman and Mrs. L. Rosenbaum handles reservations. Arrangements for the sale are by Mesdames Sam Cohn, Harry Rapaport and D Bernstein.

Sisterhood of Temple Judah Temple Carl Ettinger L. Rosenbaum Sam Cohn Harry Rapaport D. Bernstein

Queen Esther circle to meet for 11 days at Mrs Paulsen home

The Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters holds an 11 day meeting starting Thursday at 10 30 am at 2249 Grande avenue SE. Hostess Mrs O F Paulsen and Mrs I F Shramek will serve lunch at noon.

Queen Esther Circle The King's Daughters O. F. Paulsen Grande Avenue SE IF. L. Shramek

D B S Club to Meet for Picnic Lunch and Pinochle

Miss Evelyn Merveaux hosts the D B S club at 1731 Higley avenue SE on Wednesday for a picnic luncheon and pinochle party. Last week the group met at Mrs. Floyd Freeman 303 Fifth avenue SW where prizes were won by Mrs. Harold Woodford and Mrs. Bill Gray.

Evelyn Merveaux Higley Avenue D. B.S Floyd Freeman Fifth Avenue Harold Woodford Bill Gray

Wednesday Social Club Meeting

The Wednesday Social club will meet with Mrs W R Fair at 348 Seventh avenue SW on Wednesday at 2 30 p.m.

W R. Fair Seventh Avenue SW

Chicago Weekend Visit Returns Home of Local Residents

Mr. and Mrs. RD Whitney and Mr. and Mrs. J Barker returned Monday after spending the weekend in Chicago.

Kadico Camp Fire Plans Candy Sale at PTA Meeting

Kadico Camp Fire group will meet at Taylor School on Thursday at 7 p.m. to conduct a candy sale during the PTA meeting.

Kadico Taylor School

Delphian group to meet at Montrose hotel with Bible study

Bela Delphian chapter will gather Thursday at 7 36 p m at the Montrose hotel for Bible study led by Mrs Cyrus Metcalf.

Bela Delphian Montrose Hotel Cyrus Metcalf

Christmas Mailing Dates to Siam and Other Countries Announced

Robert Lubbock, Cedar Rapids post office superintendent of mails, announced several international mailing dates. The list includes Siam on November 18 and India and Ceylon on November 26, with Liberia and South Africa on the same dates, and South American countries on December 3. Additional destinations to be announced later.

Robert Lubbock Cedar Rapids Siam Ceylon India Liberia South Africa

Toursiana State University Plans Special Agricultural Courses

Toursiana State University announces intended agricultural courses for boys from Latin American countries. The plan aims to foster regional ties and develop farming skills with focused instruction and practical demonstrations.

Toursiana State University

Laude Heads Iowa State Dental Society District

Dr. P. P. Laude of Iowa City was elected president of the university district of the Iowa State Dental Society at its Cedar Rapids meeting. New officers include A. L. Dean vice president and L. W. Butterfield secretary, with M. B. Katzoff and C. V. Lehman reelected.

P. P. Laude Iowa City Iowa State Dental Society Cedar Rapids A. L. Dean Tipton L. W Butterfield M. B. Katzoff C. V. Lehman House of Delegates J L. Schoen Blairstown F. Bo Whinery George Easton E. N Stoffel Wyoming Lester DeVarman J. H. Calder A. N. Trevarthan Anamosa J. V. Blackman J. H Kelly E. H. Dowden Vinton Glenn J Pell University of Indiana C. Foster John C. Brauer University of Iowa L. T. Hunt University of Nebraska J. A. Eldenbrand Waterloo C. T. Brann Davenport

Clay County Cancels Peterson Precinct Vote

Election officials in Spencer said the entire Peterson precinct vote was cancelled after ballots were discarded due to issues with the general poll book.

Spencer Clay County Peterson

Easy Home Cough Remedy Mix Promises Quick Relief

A home mix for cough relief claims rapid soothing of throat and bronchial membranes. The recipe blends water and sugar to create syrup, then adds Pinex, a Norway pine resin compound, to make a pint of medicine that supposedly loosens phlegm and eases soreness with pleasant taste.

Votes Reported From Last Precinct For Senator And Congress

A record notes failure to return to the county auditor within two days, instead sent to the township clerk. The precinct results show Senator Guy M Gillette 209 and Lester J Dickinson 159, and for congress as The Spectator barred news as unimportant.

Guy M Gillette Lester J. Dickinson Congress

Swanson and Harrington Juxtaposed in Local Race

Bert F. Swanson a Republican 177 votes faces incumbent Vincent Harrington a Democrat 141 votes in the district race. The outcome hinges on party alignment and regional support as results are tabulated.

Bert F. Swanson Vincent Harrington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kenwood Forum P.E.O Mrs. Steffen Blackstone Mrs. Westerfield Miss Cameron E. B. Camerons Good Housekeeping Modern DuPont Good Housekeeping Magazine Dial Institute For Maintaining Aming Atanpagi Tora Seatale Myri Bridge West Side E. W. Curtins Forrest Stewart Mrs. Grefy Mrs. Blackstone Delta Gammas Downings Nabby Club Sue Kappa Alpha Thetas F. C. Waples Congenital 100 Club Honor Mrs. Sopousek Henry Geiger Ray Olmstead Mrs. Tisdale Home Builders Study Group Honor Rudolph Richters Queen Esther D. B. S. Club Nome Radico Beta Delphian Arch Preserver Shoes Elby la Te Armstrong DR. Laude Wiener Wlene Uae Drug, Variety Or Spectator Leone Killian's Floer Killian Company Killian
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