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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1934

Page

13

Louise Carpenter Weds Fred Louis Jr in Prairie Chapel Ceremony

Louise Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs B Carpenter Marion married Fred Louis Jr son of Mr and Mrs Fred Louis Sr Harlan at Prairie Chapel church in a white yellow wedding. Rev James B Hodgston officiated before about 140 guests as Mildred Carpenter and other relatives attended. After vows the couple hosted a wedding breakfast for forty and plan to reside in Harlan after December 1.

Louise Carpenter B. Carpenter Marion Fred Louis, Jr Fred Louis, Sr Harlan Prairie Chapel James B Hodgston Williamsburg Tedas C C Carpentier C. C. Carpenter Detroit Mich Rheims Cathedral Paris Mildred Carpenter Miss Carpenter Dorothy Leona Levasseur Leo Levasseur Paul Petty Ames Leonard Nelson Boone Nauman Meves Waterloo Marvin Edison Betty Whittlesey Davenport Carpenter Carolyn Kahler Fred Pfeifer, Jr Roberta Whittlesey Mary Richardson Orlin Hahn Louis Loauls Whittlesey Mary Edwards Richardson Creston C C Carpenter Famls Edward Hines Spencer Irene Carpenter Vinton Laws Tinn County Relief

Marion Girl Weds Mr Fred Louis Jr at Prairie Chapel

Miss prior to marriage this morning at Prairie Chapel church wed Mr Fred Louis Jr. The ceremony was performed by Mr and Mrs W B Carpenter of Marion.

Fred Louis, Jr Louise Carpenter W. B Carpenter Marion Prairie Chapel Church

Legal Notice of Local Couple's Graduation and Careers

The text notes a woman who graduated in 1933 from the University of Iowa and affiliated with Alpha Xi Delta. It also mentions a man, Louis, who graduated from the University of Kansas in 1932 and the University of Iowa College of Law in 1934, with Delta Sigma Pi as the social fraternity. Louis is practicing law in Harlan.

University of Iowa Alpha Xi Delta Louis University of Kansas College of Law Delta Sigma Pi Harlan

Luncheon Hosted by Shive Family for Sixteen Guests

Mrs Phillip Shive Mrs Frank V Orr and Mrs Arthur L Bye welcomed sixteen friends to a Thursday noon luncheon at the Shive residence 2316 B avenue NE Out of town guest Miss Rowena Bradfield of Spint Lake attended none in the Shive home and Miss Teckla Richter of West Bend Wis visiting at Hall Ferguson home 2546 Meadow brook drive SE

Phillip Shive Frank V. Orr Arthur L. Bye Shive Avenue Rowena Bradfield Spint Lake Teckla Richter West Bend Wis Hall Ferguson Meadowbrook Drive

Contract bridge players invited to Dubuque tournament

Cedar Rapids contract bridge players are invited to a tournament at the Julian Dubuque hotel in Dubuque sponsored by Mrs A J Kleinschmidt. Two sessions are planned with start times at 1 45 p m and 7 45 p m for final play. For information call Mrs George Beattie at 2 5681.

Cedar Rapids Julian Dubuque Dubuque A.J Kleinschmidt George Beattie

Mrs Witwer Hosts Cooking Club at Cres Cent Drive

Mrs. Frank Witwer of 320 Crescent Drive SE entertained members of the Cooking Club at her home today at noon for a social gathering and tasting event.

Frank Witwer Crescent Drive Cooking Club

Beahl Perrine Couple Return From Month in Mexico

Mr and Mrs Beahl Perrine of 357 Park Terrace SE have returned from a month long trip through Mexico including a stay in Mexico City.

Beahl Perrine Park Terrace SE Mexico Mexico City

Congenial Hundred Club Dance At Mont Rose Hotel

The Crystal room of the Mont Rose hotel hosts the Congenial Hundred Club dance this evening starting at 8:30. The regular club orchestra will play.

Montrose Hotel

Mrs Nelms Halvorson Visits Cedar Falls Parents

Halvorson of Cedar Falls spends a few days as guest of her parents Dr and Mrs FG Ladd at 215 Second Avenue SW Cedar Falls engaging in family visits and local sightseeing.

Nelms Halvorson Cedar Falls FG. Ladd Second Avenue

Amber Mace Stanley Featured in Conservatory Concert

Miss Amber Mace Stanley daughter of Mrs Stanley 218 Seventeenth Avenue SW is a member of the Cinemnat Conservatory Concert Band. The group performed Tuesday evening at the Conservatory Concert Hall under director Di Friant Simon with Miss Stanley as one of its leading musicians.

Amber Mace Stanley Mrs . Stanley Seventeenth Avenue SW Cinemnat: Conservatory Conservators Concert Hall di Friant Simon Miss Stanley

Sleeping Beauty Opens Chil dren's Theater Season At Y M C A

The Chil dren's Theater presents Sleeping Beauty as its season opener at the new Community theater at the Y M C A with Miss Eleanor Cook directing. Performances are this evening at 7 30 and Saturday at 10 30 am featuring a cast including Hannah Scheer Ruth Ann Hasek Dorothy Speaker Betty Albertene Violet Sprake and more in 14th and 15th century costumes. Season tickets from last year are honored.

Children's Theater New Community Theater Children’s Theater Eleanor Cook Donald Ross Ruth Ann Hasek Priscilla Mistress Billy Nolan Lord of the Gold Margaret Ann Twosood Parry Maryolia Dorothy Speaker Fairy Benvolta Betty Albertene Bet Mary Anne Kubicek May Jane Zadnicek Seenenes Sall Violet Sprake George Ross Prince Tommy Groves Peter Prince

Beethoven club dance night at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Several reservations are made for a dinner before an evening with the Beethoven club at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Dancing starts at 8 30, followed by burlesque numbers a melodramatic skit and musical and dancing performances by the club chorus.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Beethoven Club

Honor Ruth Johnson at Shower Thursday

Mrs Harold J. Murray and Miss Evelyn Johnson hosted at 820 First Avenue W honoring Ruth Johnson ahead of her December 25 marriage to L. D. Romine. Guests hemmed towels and presented towel sets while the honoree received gifts. attendees included Alice Cave Hopkins Mahananah Houser Mauss Mueller Metz Cuhel Hadley Gardiner Romine and Johnson.

Harold J. Murray Evelyn Johnson First Avenue W Ruth Johnson L. D. Ro Miss Johnson Alice Cave Alice Hopkins Irene Mahannah Ela Houser Marie Mauss Lorraine Mueller Elfrieda Metz Ermengarde Cuhel Mildren Johnson Margaret Hageman Stella Steffenson Maude Carr Mildred Hadley Sally Gardiner Maxine Romine

Smiths Celebrate Silver Wedding With Extended Family

Relatives surprised Mr and Mrs J Earl Smith on their silver wedding anniversary at their south city home Sunday evening. Guests included G M Booths and family Nevin Duffy and son Lloyd R B Booth and family and others spanning the Smith clan plus visitors Dessa Shabilan Vera Brinken Griffin and Thayer from Davenport. Onalee Smith, attending Brown's Business College in Davenport, spent the weekend at home.

J Earl Smith G. M Booth Nevin Duffy Lloyd R. B. Booth Charles Smith R. C. Smith Virginia Hortense Smith Mary Borghart Mate Watkins Constance Martha Wilkins Katie Borghart Frank Brush Tom Smith Onalee Smith Brown's Business College Davenport Smith Home Dessa Schabilan Vera Brinken Griffin Mr Thayer

Westminster church district two hosts husbands at Maple Drive home

Members of Westminster Presbyterian district No 2 entertained their husbands Thursday evening at Warren Smiths new Maple DriveNW home. A short musical program featured Beulah Wessale on piano and Barbara Hird on the accordion. Contests guided by the entertainment committee complemented the event with special guests the Rev Mr Renwick McCullough and Mr Mrs WP Enright attending.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Warren Smith Maple Drive Beulah Wessale Frank Wessale Barbara Hird Allen Wird J Renwick WcCullough WP Enright

Grant High School hosts Jackson Parent-Teacher meeting

Fried Kluss principal spoke on New Emphasis on Education at Grant High. John Bo Turner explained Cub scouting and establishing packs. Miss Grace Meloness and Miss Anna Usher led a girls club with thirty-one members attending the event.

Fried Kluss Grant High School Jackson John Bo Turner Cgrace Meloness Grant High Anna Usher Salost SON Sistv-one

Bridge Club Delight Hosts Social at Mrs Sawyer Home

Mrs Darrell Sawyer entertained her bridge club Tuesday at 2030 Avenue NE. Attendees included Mrs Frank Livingston and others. Mrs Thomas won first prize, with Mrs Livingston taking second in the event.

Darrell Sawyer Bridge Club E Avenue NE Frank Livingston Gus Almek Ted Thomas Nelson Clifford Omundson Wayne Bratcher Hutshel Myers Tigh Thomas Livingston

Tyler PTA Meeting Highlights Art Display and Eco Program

About sixty mothers attended the Tyler Parent-Teacher association meeting at the school. Miss Edith Wylam spoke on appreciation of art and displayed drawings by sixth grade pupils. Nevin Nichols presented an eco program with stunts and games. Refreshments were served. Mrs Ehmer Bartholomew hosted.

Tyler Parent-Teacher Association Edith Wylam Nevin Nichols Playground Commission Ehmer Bartholomew

Plans For Winter Season At Cedar View

Plans are under way for Cedar View Country club winter season with remodeling and redecorating. The club will host weekly dances card parties afternoon bridge teas and luncheons plus holiday and early spring parties. An entertainment committee elected by members will direct all social activities. Announcements for a bridge and 500 evening will be issued soon.

Cedar View Country Club

Needlework Guild Ingathering Concludes Saturday

Saturday marks the Needlework Guild ingathering end at 212 Fifth Street SE. Donations of clothing and household linen are accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 or 6 p.m. Each of 25 sections aims to complete its tasks, with twenty more to finish today and Saturday. Guild membership is open to anyone donating two identical new garments.

Fifth Street SE

Voorhees Open House Set For Saturday Afternoon

The Voorhees quadrangle at Coe College will be open Saturday afternoon after the Coe Grinnell football game. Dean of women Mary Bell and the Voorhees house council will greet guests and guide them through the hall during the informal event.

Voorhees Coe College Coe-Grinnell Mary Bell Voorhees House Council

Musical Sorority Hosts Annual Tea at Coe College

Mu Phi Epsilon held its annual tea for Coe College music students in Voorhees hall from 3 to 5 pm with Miss Louise Crawford Bernice Hach Catherine Adams serving, as trio Marianne Huebsch Adella Kriz Vyskocil Maxine Boegel played. Founders day banquet followed at the Commonwealth tea room with Miss Bernice Hach as toast master and speakers Miss Dorothy Grant Miss Ida May Dunlap and Miss Eleanor Houts. Patronesses Mrs Gage Mrs Paula and Mrs Jacobson attended along with faculty guests.

Mu Phi Epsilon Coe College Coe Voorhees Hall Louise Crawford Bernice Hach Catherine Adams Marianne Huebsch Adella Kriz Vyskocil Maxine Boegel Eleanor Houts Gage Paula Jacobson Miss Adams Miss Houts Miss Hach

Birthday Party for Bohumil Hodina Features Card Games

Bohumil Hodina, living at 1216 N Street SW, was surprised on his birthday with a party hosted by Mrs Hodina. The evening included two card tables and refreshments prepared by Mrs B Hodina and Mrs Fred Dolezal. Guests included the Navratils, Dedies, Petrzelkas, Cleon Dolezal, Lester Hodina, and Robert Sheaffer.

Bohumil Hodina N_ street

Cedar Rapids Manuscript Club Invites Writers to Meeting

Creative writers from Cedar Rapids and nearby areas are invited to an organization meeting of the manuscript club on Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the Montrose hotel.

Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel

Ellas party wears me out by her constant care

The speaker remarks that Ella’s constant caring during her party costs energy for those watching, noting the fatigue from her striving to please. A vivid characterization of Ella’s exertion and the effect on onlookers is conveyed.

Ella

New Winter Underwear Styles Blend Wool and Cotton

Fashion notes describe lighter warm underwear using 10 to 50 percent wool blends with cotton for comfort. Highlights include quarter sleeve pullover shirts, various sleeve lengths, ankle to knee length drawers, seam free cuts, and a knitted wool short with 25 percent wool in a broadcloth cut. White and natural shades favored.

Amos Parrish

Sandbourne Presents Second Studio Recital

Ruskin Sandbourne pianist presents the season's second studio afternoon Saturday at 3 pm at 107 Thirteenth Street SE. The program includes works by Ilene Warner and Barbara Owen among others with Woodrow Morrison joining for a Duo and Sandbourne performing the second piano parts. Copeland

Ruskin Sandbourne Thirteenth Street Pheeeesenevenss Bondbourne Sandbourne My Little Pony Sesae Ilene Warner of the Violets Barbara Owen Gypsies Black Swans James” Geiger Howe Oodrow Morrison Woodrow Morrison Mr. Sandbourne Copeland

Mrs Darrell Sawyer Surprise Birthday Bridge Party

Mrs Darrell Sawyer was surprised at 2030 E avenue NE on a Wednesday evening for her birthday. Bridge at three tables awarded high prizes to Mr and Mrs Harold Nelson with consolation to Mrs Wayne Bratcher, amid guests including the Bratchers and Omundsons. Refreshments featured a large birthday cake gift from Mrs Omundson.

Darrell Sawyer E Avenue NE Harold Nelson Wayne Bratcher Herbert Robinson Glenn Bateman Hershel Myers Clifford Omundson Sawyer Mrs. Omundson

Coe Junior Harmony Club Plans Saturday Program

The Coe Junior Harmony club meets at 1 p.m. Saturday at Marshalhall with a 2 p.m. program at Coe chapel. Members perform pieces and Prof. Joseph Kitchin will play a violin solo.

Coe Marshalhall Coe Chapel Joseph Kitchin

Miss Lois Stewart Hosts Shower for Miss Jayne Fieseler

Miss Lois Stewart entertained a group at 812 Ninth Avenue SW Thursday evening for a miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Jayne Fieseler whose marriage to Robert Sailor is set for November 20. Miss Jacqueline Miller and Miss Bernice Dougall won prizes as guests listed included several Misses and Mrs. Fred Stewart.

Lois Stewart Ninth Avenue Jayne Fieseler Robert Sailor Jacqueline Miller Bernice Dougall Vivian Conway Christene Bjornsen Marie Hronek Anne Nichols Lucile Lawrence Helen McManus Opal Winne Margaret Krause Glennys McHardy Fred Stewart

Mrs Coughlin Hosts Luncheon and Bridge Party

Mrs Earl F Coughlin at 163 First Avenue East hosted a luncheon and bridge gathering with friends on Thursday. Guests included Mrs Harry Boyd Mrs M W Curry Mrs John Welch Mrs John Battin Mrs Clayton Kelleney Mrs John Henderson Mrs Al Shaw Mrs Joe Russell Mrs Max Johnson Mrs L R Sherman and Mrs Robert Houston. Prizes were won by Mrs Battin traveling prize Mrs Sherman first prize Mrs Curray second prize and Mrs Kelleney third prize.

Earl F. Coughlin First Avenue E Bridge Harry Boyd M. W. Curry John Welch John Battin Clayton Kelleney John Henderson al Shaw Joe Russell Max Johnson L. R. Sherman Robert Houston Battin Sherman Curray Kelleney

Mrs Haddad Hosts NRA Club Danjo Party

Mrs. Joe Haddad entertained the N R A club on Wednesday afternoon with a dance party. Mrs. Arnold Radeke and Miss Eleanora Schuerer won prizes. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mrs. Andrew Jackson, Mrs. Ralph Hubler, Miss Eleanor Happel, Miss Eleonora Schuerer, Miss Alva Tufts, Mrs. Ed Kasina, Mrs. Arnold Radeke, Mrs. Leroy Goss, Mrs. Hollis Wagner, Mrs. Arnold Littlerton, and Miss Louelle Ackinson.

Joe Haddad N. R. A. Club Arnold Radeke Eleanora Schuerer Andrew Jackson Ralph Hubler Eleanor Happel Alva Tufts Ed Kasina Leroy Goss Hollis Wagner Arnold Littleton Louelle Ackinson

Birthday Surprise for Miss Evalyn Roberts at 221 Eighth St NE

Miss Evalyn Roberts was surprised by friends at her home on her birthday. Guests brought gifts and enjoyed games and dancing, with refreshments served by Mrs. Emily Roberts and Mrs. C A Wineke. Attending were Misses Evelyn Roberts Josephine Rozek Alice Day Elvera Sabin Thelma Carr Doris Markham Irman Rosek Helen McFarlen and Helen Potter.

Evalyn Roberts Eighth Street Emily Roberts C. A. Wineke Evelyn Roberts Josephine Rozek Alice Day Elvera Sabin Thelma Carr Doris Markham Irman Rosek Helen McFarlen Helen Potter

Piano Study Club Joins National Music Federation

The Piano Study club of Mrs. Sidney File’s pupils will gather Saturday at 2 p.m. at 2209 B Avenue NE. The group recently affiliated with the national federation of music clubs via the Iowa federation.

Sidney File

Miss Rydberg Hosts Luncheon at Kirkland Tea Room

Miss Ruth Rydberg entertained several out of town guests at luncheon Thursday noon at the Kirkland tea room located at 1015 Oakland avenue NE.

Ruth Rydberg Kirkland Tea Room Oakland Avenue

Miss Ruby Book Honored by Mrs E Stepanek

Mrs. Ervin Stepanek hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ruby Book at 1934 Park Avenue SE on Thursday evening. Bridges prizes went to Miss Alice Jedlicka. consolation to Miss Relda Behrens. Attendees included Rachael Griffith Evelyn Drake Louise Gillis Leota Bruns Paula Book Leola Zavodsky Ann Coyle Elsie Jiruska and Ruby Book with Edith Nelson and Dorothy Phillips visiting.

Ervin Stepanek Park Avenue SE Ruby Book Don Neill Alice Jedlicka Relda Behrens Rachael Griffith Evelyn Drake Louise Gillis Leota Bruns Paula Book Leola Zavodsky

Seberns Entertain Bridge Club At Home

John Seberns invited members of his bridge club to his home on Thursday evening. Present were Clarence and Lawrence Rohrbacher Harold Hopker Lyle Payne and Robert Kennedy with Mrs Payne and Mr Sebern earning high scores.

John Sebern 1600 Avenue NE Bridge Club Clarence Rohrbacher Lawrence Rohrbacher Harold Hopker Lyle Payne Robert Kennedy Payne Sebern

Waddle Home Hosts Hines Guests

Mr and Mrs C E Waddle of 1322 Hinkley avenue NW hosted recent visitors Mr and Mrs J W Hines from Brandon and Stanley Hines from Hamilton QO in their home.

C. E. Waddle Hinkley Avenue J. W. Hines Brandon Stanley Hines Hamilton, QO

Immunization Linked to Monkey-Derived Serum

Dr. William H. Park of the New York health department says a monkey derived vaccine has produced immunity in 25 children vaccinated against infantile paralysis. He expects the immunity to be permanent and notes the result from the department’s research laboratories.

New York William H. Park New York Department of Health Park

Bombings in Havana Wound Girl. House Destroyed

A girl was wounded and a house destroyed when two large bombs exploded within minutes in Havana. Two other bombs also exploded causing minor damage as officials investigated potential coordinated attacks.

Havana

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