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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1936

Page

4

Dessert-Bridge Honoring Two Brides-Elect At Com pany Home

Mrs. M. Holbrook Morrison Jr. hosts a dessert-bridge and miscellaneous shower for two brides elect Miss Alice Krebs and Miss Cornelia Anderson at 1811 Grande Avenue SE Tuesday evening. Invited guests include Mrs. George Lieser Mrs. Arthur Bearle Mrs. Alden Albaugh Mrs. Merle B. Threlkeld Jr. and Miss Margaret Kubias.

M. Holbrook Morrison, Jr Grande Avenue SE Alice Krebs Wendell D. Barrett Cornelia Anderson W. Russell Kansas City George Lieser Portage Wis Arthur Bearle Alden Albaugh Merle B. Threlkeld, Jr Margaret Kubias

PEO Chapters HJ DK Meet for Reports and Papers

Chapters HJ and DK of the P E O met Monday at member homes. Mary Spence outlined Mormon history and current traits after an exchange with GM. Chapter DK guests joined DE chapter at Mrs L E Henry's home for papers on Our Constitution and Outstanding Americans.

Mary Spence D. C. Merridith Second Avenue SE Spence Utah Idaho W. C. Henning Fred Meyers Grace Sargent Everett Pratt O. W. Lawrence H. C. Ring George Stevenson Des Moines Arthur L. Bye Robert O. Bickel Philip W. Shive W. R. Kemble L. E. Henry Nineteenth Street SE George R. Liddle Helen Dunn H. N. Boyson Eva Byerly E. R. Moore Gertrude Coykendall Vogel Harley

Stanley Knapp and Family Move to Oak Park Ill

Mrs Stanley Knapp and her children Mary Glen and David Hamilton have left after two months with Mr and Mrs Floyd H Knapp at 1545 A avenue NE to join Mr Knapp in Oak Park Illinois and make their home. The Stanely Knapps formerly lived in Minneapolis.

Stanley Knapp Mary Glen David Hamilton Mr. Knapp Floyd H. Knapp A Avenue NE Oak Park Ill Stanley Knapps Minneapolis

Mrs Day to Visit Tri Delt Members at Coe College

Mrs Kingsley Day of InterloCH Park Hopkins Minn province deputy of Delta Delta Delta sorority will spend Wednesday and Thursday as guest of the alliance and active chapters of Tri Delt of Coe College. She will be honored at a 5 30 p m spread Wednesday in the chapter rooms 1263 First avenue E.

Kingsley Day Interlochen

Miss Ruth McConkie Leaves for Aruba Visit

Miss Ruth Esther McConkie, guest of her mother Mrs W A McConkie and Dr E B McConkie, departed Tuesday for Aruba Netherlands West Indies. En route she will visit brother Dr J P McConkie and Mrs McConkie in Birmingham Michigan and sister Mrs Volamey McFadden and Mr McFadden in New York City.

Ruth Esther McConkie W. A. McConkie First Avenue E E. B. McConkie McConkie Fourteenth Street SE Aruba Netherlands West Indies J. P. McConkie Birmingham Mich

Poyneer Guests Leave Hinsdale Visitors Depart

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Johnson of Hinsdale Illinois have returned to their home after spending several days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Poyneer at 524 Knollwood drive SE.

E. B. Johnson Hinsdale, Ill Fred J. Poyneer Knollwood Drive

Grace Walpole Circle Welcomes New Member

Mrs George A Trenholm hosted fifteen members of Grace Walpole circle of the Kings Daughters Monday afternoon Mrs William Sage was welcomed as a new member Mrs Louis Stevenson reported for the ways and means committee Mrs John Fortune 2423 Bever avenue SE will entertain the circle at the next meeting

George A. Trenholm Grace Walpole King’s Daughters William Sage Louis Stevenson Ways and Means John Fortune Bever Avenue

Beethoven Club Musicale And Tea In Montrose Hotel Terrace

The Beethoven club plans a musicale and tea Sunday at 3 in the Terrace room of the Montrose hotel. Active members and patrons are invited. Pianist Miss Eulalia Hauser, who debuted at Kimball hall, Chicago, will perform. Soprano Miss Lenore Stark, a new member, will sing. Conductor R H Moehlman will lead Saint Saens Carnival of Animals.

Beethoven Club Montrose Hotel Eulalia Hauser Kimball Hall Chicago Lenore Stark R. H. Moehlman Saint Saens Little Symphony Carnival of Animals F. W. Orr George Hearn

Fortieth Anniversary Celebrated by William Jansa Couple

A Western Sun couple, Mr. and Mrs. William Jansa, marked their fortieth wedding anniversary with a gathering at their home. Relatives from Western, Swisher, North Liberty, and Cedar Rapids attended, honoring a life together spanning decades in the Western community.

William Jansa Emma Lopata Frank Lopata Frank, Jr Louis Jansa Adeline Leona Leonard Ernest Jansa Edward Smahel Irene Oldrich Rigel Western Louise Castek Lumir Jansa Joseph Krivanek Joseph Swisher Rudolph Matyk North Liberty Joseph Burda Stanley Konigsmark Elaine

MISS GANFIELD HONORS MRS SHUMACKER AT SHOWER IN CEDAR RAPIDS

Miss Ruth Ganfield hosted a pink and white shower at her mother's home honoring Mrs. William Shumacker formerly Miss Marian Cranston of Blairstown. Guests included Angelyn Shumacker Cedar Rapids and many local residents from Blairstown Van Horne Denver Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.

Blairstown Ruth Ganfield N. C. Ransom William Shumacker Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Marian Cranston Angelyn Shumacker E. C. Cornelius E. E. Cranston Donna van Horne Dorothy Dean Reatha Burke Ada Bruch Rachel Kinzenbau Doris Bruch

Will is Palmers Celebrate Golden Wedding in Vinton

Mr and Mrs Willis W Palmer of Vinton marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a Nov 11 dinner at home. The couple wed Nov 11 1886 at Lakeside New York and moved to Iowa in 1887. Their son Gerald and his family joined a social visit with 28 relatives and neighbors.

Willis W. Palmer Vinton Gerald Palmer Benton County Big Grove Township

Jane Boyd Circle to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary

Members of the Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will mark the ten year milestone with a silver tea Thursday at 2 30 p m at Mrs Tom Walpole’s home 1806 Grande avenue SE Each member may bring a guest All Linn County Union members are invited Mrs L A Eckert social chairman will lead the program Officers of the circle will serve as assistant hostesses

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters Tom Walpole Grande Avenue SE Linn County Union L. A. Eckert

Local Folk Attend National Art Exhibit in Iowa City

Cedar Rapids Women's club art department members Mrs. Norman Sutliff Mrs. Henry J. Hromek Mrs. T. K. Hefner Mrs. L. L. Owen and Mrs. T. F. Hersch traveled to Iowa City to attend a national art exhibit directed by Mrs. Louis Pelzer. Pelzer joined them for luncheon at the Memorial Union then led a tour of the exhibit venues featuring fifty nine paintings from masters and contemporary artists across centuries.

Norman Sutliff Henry J. Hromek T. K. Hefner L. L. Owen T. F. Hersch Cedar Rapids Women’s Club Iowa City Louis Pelzer Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Art Pelzer

Mrs Klass Re-Elected Iowa Hadassah Officer

Mrs Raymond Klass was re-elected Iowa vice-chairman of the Hadassah regional region. She attended the eleventh annual conference in Gary Indiana with about thirty-three chapters from five states represented.

Raymond Klass Twenty-seventh Street Gary Ind Hadassah Klass Iowa

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club History and Literature Meeting

More than 100 women attended a Cedar Rapids Woman's Club history and literature meeting held Monday at the club house. Mrs. C. C. Moffit presented a biographical sketch of Martha Berry, noted teacher among southern whites, and Mrs. Frank X. Guyott reviewed Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell.

Cedar Rapids

Buchanan Card Party Set for Wednesday at Montrose Hotel

Buchanan P. T. A. hosts its annual card party Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Montrose hotel. The public is invited. Reservations urged with Mrs. Orville Rust at 2 3737 or Mrs. Leonard V. Koch at 2 5477.

Buchanan P. T. A Montrose Hotel Orville Rust Leonard V. Koch

Mary Jane Sivertson Wernimont Weds Robert Welty

Miss Mary Jane Sivertson and Robert K Welty were married Monday at Immaculate Conception church with Rev Maurice A Mullan officiating. The bride wore a Phillip Morris suit and yellow rose corsage, with Miss Glenn and Donald Gerard as attendants. The couple plan to reside in Cedar Rapids after December 1 as Welty joins a local orchestra.

Mary Jane Wernimont Frank A. Sivertson Avenue NE Robert K. Welty O. G. Welty Bettendorf Maurice A. Mullan Immaculate Conception Church Bette Glenn Donald Gerard Phillip Morris Miss Glenn Sivertson Welty Grant High School Mount Mercy Academy Mr. Welty Davenport High School Conservatory of Music San Francisco Calif Cedar Rapids

Miss Ann Stieger Hosts Old Pals Birthday Dinner

Miss Ann Stieger entertained the Old Pals club at a birthday dinner for Miss Goldie Houcke at her home 1124 Ellis boulevard NW. Prizes at 500 were won by Miss Houcke and Leona Novak. Performances by Mrs. Marjorie Tiege, Miss Esther Cerney, Miss Arleen Larson, and Miss Houcke with Miss Cerney accompanied. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Gayle Wilkie of Waterloo, Mrs. Esther Gorton of Nashville, and Miss Joan John of Hollywood. Others present were Mrs. June Janda, Miss Esther Lentz, and Golden Rose Broussard. Mrs. M. Stieger assisted.

Ann Stieger Old Pals Club Goldie Houcke Ellis Boulevard Miss Houcke Leona Novak Marjorie Tiege Esther Cerney Arleen Larson Miss Cerney Gayle Wilkie Waterloo Esther Gorton Nashville Tenn Joan John Hollywood Calif June Janda Esther Lentz Golden Rose Broussard M. Stieger

T Z Cook Women’s Relief Corps Inspection

The W R C inspection led by Mrs Margaret Leming of Marion will be held November 19. Officers should wear white and meet at Memorial hall at 10 30 a.m. Members convene at Odd Fellows hall at noon for dinner.

T. Z. Cook Women’s Relief Corps Memorial Hall Odd Fellows Hall Margaret Leming Marion

Farewell Surprise Honors Faltis Before Move to Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Frank J Faltis were honored at a surprise farewell party hosted by about forty neighbors and friends at their home south of town. The couple, who are moving to Cedar Rapids, received a gift from the gathering.

Frank J. Faltis Cedar Rapids Faltis

Joan Pollard Honored on Fourth Birthday

Mrs. Harold Pollard hosted a party at 708 L Street SW for her daughter Joan's fourth birthday. Guests included Jerry Rutan Joanne Caviness Shirley Jean Helm Jackie Clayton Janet Lowe Lois Pollard and many relatives and friends.

Harold Pollard L Street Joan Jerry Rutan Joanne Caviness Shirley Jean Helm Jackie, Clayton Janet Lowe Lois Pollard Howard Helm Terry Lowe Stanley Lowe A. E. Sloan Helen Louise Sloan Maude Hollenbeck

Mrs Blanch Returns After Week With Reynolds

Mrs. Byrd Blanch of Redlands California has returned home after a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Reynolds at 821 Camburncourt SE.

Byrd Blanch Redlands Calif

S L Rudolph Is Honored At Dinner

Mr and Mrs Taylor Carpenter entertained twelve guests at a family dinner for S L Rudolph of San Diego California celebrating his seventy ninth birthday. Rudolph, Cedar Rapids resident for years, formerly ran a grocery business and was active in Cedar Rapids civic life. He has lived in California about thirty years and is visiting Iowa until after Christmas. Mrs Carpenter and Mrs Albert D Schodde are nieces of Rudolph and Mrs Amanda Aborn is his sister.

Taylor Carpenter Avenue NE S. L. Rudolph San Diego Calif Rudolph Cedar Rapids California Carpenter Albert D. Schodde Third Avenue SE Amanda Aborn

Mrs Martha Mohr Hosts Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs Martha Mohr of 626 First Avenue W entertained Monday evening for Miss Hilda Smith who will wed Pat Flaherty on November 25. Guests included Miss Muriel Gahan Miss Bess Stearns Miss Velma McLaughlin Miss Janette McManus Miss Mary Ann Snouf her Miss Paula Detlefsen Miss Frances Dougherty Miss Helen Euken Miss Elsie Smith and Mesdames G H Smith Russell Sandercock Anna Fransen Kate E Doctor. Mrs Eldo Smith of Coggon attended as an out of town guest.

Martha Mohr First Avenue Hilda Smith Pat Flaherty Muriel Gahan Bess Stearns Velma McLaughlin Janette McManus Mary Ann Snouffer Paula Detlefsen Frances Dougherty Helen Euken Elsie Smith G. H. Smith Russell Sandercock Anna Fransen Kate E. Doctor Eldo Smith of Coggon

I H N Circle to Meet for Dessert Luncheon

I H N circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon at the home of Miss Grace Drew 1304 Third avenue SE Mrs A L Drew will assist.

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters Grace Drew Third Avenue SE A. L. Drew

P. T. A. Meeting in Fillmore With Speaking and Music

Fillmore P. T. A. meets Thursday at 2 30 p m Mrs C A Love will speak and 5 A and 6 A pupils will furnish a musical program Mrs Bessie Maloney and Miss Doreen Cobb will be hostesses assisted by mothers of 5 A and 6 A pupils

Fillmore P. T. A C. A. Love Bessie Maloney Doreen Cobb

Hayes study group to meet for mother talks

The Hayes study group gathers Thursday at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. Mrs. F V Shonka speaks on Self reliance in the Child. All Hayes district mothers are urged to attend.

Hayes F. V. Shonka Hayes District

Dairy Dale PTA Plans Dads Night Program

Mrs. John E Sundberg presided at a Dairy Dale P T A meeting held at the school. A dads night program was announced for the district and Fathers are invited. Mrs. Seefluth appointed sick committee chair in place of Mrs. Decious who moved away.

John E. Sundberg Dairy Dale P. T. A Bert Klekar R. W. Seefluth Harry Decious Elmer Ingels Dairy Dale Mothers’ Club Mount Vernon Minnie Crew Sundberg Wayne Sorenson Howard Unzeitig Mildred Dahms Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Roosevelt P T A dads night honors Roosevelt coach and band

Judge Thomas B. Powell spoke at the Roosevelt P T A annual dads night program at the school on Monday evening. Principal Fred J. Kluss introduced the speaker and about 250 members attended. Coach Frank Martin introduced football squad members as Monte Linkletter spoke brief comments. The Roosevelt band, directed by William F. Vesely, performed for the program. Warren S. Smith led the parents committee report on band uniform expenses.

Thomas B. Powell Roosevelt P. T. A Fred J. Kluss Frank Martin Monte Linkletter Scott Buchan Robert Burlingame Edward Byers John Clemens Robert Cocayne Bill Diehl Carl Fjellman Russel Green Howard Hammill Paul Hughes Marvel Dulin Elvin Elam Warren Erbe Kenneth Euken Nadine Fiala Carl Fliermans Howard Gibson Paul Gustafsson John Hasek Dorothy Hays Richard Heaton Walter Heaton Ruth Henry Elmer Karasek Earl Kee Keith Koehn Marvin Kroupa Dick Krause Bill Kuda Paul Lenk Warren Lenning Margaret Mineck Orwin Munsell Dick Nelson Jack Parrish Glenn Selzer Roy Shelton Eugene Smith Marilyn Thompson Edwin Tubbs Junior Valenta Bill Valenta Marguerite Vorel Dorothy Wagner Jean Williamson Paul Wise Bob Wright Sarah Wykle Joe Zisko Warren S. Smith Parents’ Committee James Ensign Milton Hasek Leslie Grigg James Maloney Gus Mineck D. L. Williams L. D. Dennis

Skelleys Honor N Blondins On Birthday Weekends

Mr and Mrs R D Skelley hosted a Sunday dinner at 1802 Seventh Ave SE to honor Mrs Blondin and Mr Blondin of Independence who celebrated birthdays recently. The couple live on a seven acre farm near Independence. Mr Blondin is noted as the oldest barber in the state. Guests included Mrs C Boody and daughter Viola, Mrs J Boody and daughter Frances of Independence, Mrs C Blaiser, and Mr and Mrs Arthur Shelley with children Joan Ronald and Mary Jeanette, and Mr and Mrs Thomas Seabrook of Cedar Rapids.

R. D. Skelley Seventh Avenue SE C. Boody Viola J. Boody Frances Independence C. Blaiser Arthur Shelley Joan Ronald Mary Jeanette Thomas Seabrook Cedar Rapids

Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Meet at Montrose Hotel

Phi Kappa Tau alumni will gather Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. at the Montrose hotel for an informal meeting and social discussion.

PHI Tau Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Montrose Hotel

Sampsons Head to Omaha for Winter Visit

Mr and Mrs G R Sampson of 500 Ninth Street SW depart for Omaha Nebraska to spend the winter with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs G R Sampson.

G. R. Sampson Ninth Street Omaha, Neb

Face The Issue Theme Of Dr White At First Christian

Dr Walter M White spoke at First Christian church on Monday evening continuing the national preaching mission. He urged attendees to face daily adversaries like scouts and citizens must do and contrasted heroes with cowards using biblical examples. He cited Paul in Ephesus and the twelve spies to urge courage and opportunity for youth and adults alike. The series runs each evening this week including Friday.

Walter M. White First Christian Church Boy Scouts Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America Apostle Paul Church of Ephesus White Moses Land of Promise Joshua Caleb God

Taxes Paid By Saturday Not Listed In Delinquent Notices

County Treasurer Milo Sedlacek announced that properties with both installments of 1935 taxes paid by next Saturday will not appear in delinquent tax sale notices published on Nov 27 and Dec 4. The annual tax sale is set for Dec 7 at 10 a.m. in the courthouse, sold to the highest public bidder.

Milo Sedlacek

Thanksgiving Beauty Aids Ad Offers Seasonal Deals

Classified ad notes beauty products and decorations for Thanksgiving with a prompt to check Want Ads under classification 6 Adver tisement for listings and deals.

Red Cross Leads Lifesaving Drive in Linn County

A. G. Keyes reports the American Red Cross maintains leadership in drowning prevention. G. W. Day attended aquatic school in Eureka Springs to train 200+ boys in beginner swimming and life saving. Red Cross kits funded Marion pool and river beach. a river swim trophy was awarded.

American Red Cross A. G. Keyes Linn County G. W. Day Eureka Springs Ark Red Cross Marion Keyes F. W. Bailey Dawson Grim Evelyn Street Dorothy Rogers Mount Vernon

Iowa Supreme Court upholds dental advertising ban

The Iowa Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the 1935 dental advertising law is constitutional. Dr. J G Craven of Des Moines challenged enforcement, but his injunction request against state and county officials was denied. The ruling preserves use of professional cards or in office signs for advertising by dentists.

Des Moines Iowa State Supreme Court J. G. Craven Craven Polk District Court Russell Jordan Supreme Court

Revival Continues At Calvary Baptist Church

Two weeks of revival meetings proceed at Calvary Baptist Church with nightly services through Nov 29 at 7 30 p m except Saturdays. Notable participants include Rev Charles Brinkley and Rev Richard Clearwaters with choir, pianist Miss Everetta Whetstine, and a program of hymns solos and spirituals.

Calvary Baptist Church Dorothy Miller Charles B. Brinkley The Baptist Church of Zion Baptist Church Mr. Brinkley Jesus Calvary Quartet Everetta Whetstine

Morgan Home Shakes Hands Of Reporters

J Pierpont Morgan returned from England and Scotland to New York fully recovered from a four month illness. He would not comment on business conditions election or European war. The 69 year old financier arrived on the Queen Mary with his valet secretary and greeted reporters with a chuckle and handshakes.

New York Sns J. Pierpont Morgan England Scotland America Europe Morgan

J Franklin Wright Delivers First Evening Address in Cedar Rapids

A large audience including city delegates and visiting ministers heard J Franklin Wright of Detroit lead his first evening talk on Human Engineering at Wilson school. The Pathfinder founder answered questions on goals and work during a later forum. Wright plans public talks at 7 30 p m on Tuesday and Wednesday with continued youth leader sessions daily at 3 p m through Wednesday.

J. Franklin Wright Detroit Mich Pathfinder Movement Wilson School

Rewards Of The Righteous Topic At Brethren Church

The Rev. Harvey Hostetler spoke at the Church of the Brethren on Fourth Avenue and Twelfth Street SE about rewards of the righteous. Evangelistic meetings run nightly at 7 30 with themes Men’s Night Youth Night and discussions on the Bible’s future era.

Harvey Hostetler Church of the Brethren Fourth Avenue Twelfth Street SE God Jesus Christ Cedar Rapids Hostetler America

Two Men Sentenced for Domestic Animal Larceny in Independence

In Independence district court Raymond Overman aged 18 and Hugh McAllen aged 20 pled guilty to larceny of domestic animals. They were sentenced to terms not to exceed ten years in the state penitentiary at Fort Madison. Both had prior parole histories.

Independence (Ap Raymond Overman Hugh McAllen State Penitentiary Fort Madison

Kraschel Outlines 3-Point Program

Governor elect Nelson G. Kraschel laid out three aims for his administration. He favors state cooperation with the federal farm program, farm-to-market improvements with federal help, and continuation of the 2 percent sales tax to fund old age pensions and homestead relief. He has no current liquor law changes in mind and plans no drastic legislative reforms. The Kraschels will take a west coast vacation.

Harlan Nelson G. Kraschel Kraschel George A. Wilson Iowa

Appeal Of Tipton Man Slayers Taken Under Advisement

Iowa Supreme Court reviewed John Mercer's death-penalty appeal for the 1930 murder of Tipton vigilante Robert G. Sproat. Mercer, captured in San Francisco, is on death row with execution set for Aug. 20, 1937. State witnesses testified Mercer fired the fatal shot during a Davenport drug-store holdup escape. Roy Mercer remains at large.

Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court John Mercer Robert G. Sproat Tipton Mercer Fort Madison Supreme Court San Francisco Sproat Roy Wain S. Kile Davenport Kile Roy Mercer Liberty

Marriage Licenses Granted for Byers and Partners

Kenneth E. Byers and Clara M. Byers of Cedar Rapids, Abe Rosene of Rock Island NL, and Esther M. Gordon of Davenport are listed as marrying, with license records indicating their recent nuptial plans.

Kenneth E. Byers Clara M. Byers Cedar Rapids Abe Rosene Rock Island, NL Esther M. Gordon Davenport

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P.E.O Mrs. Day Tri-Delt Miss McConkie Grace Walpole Circle Preiss Doherty Star Jewelry Co Second Street SE William Jansas Miss Ganfield Willis Palmers Buchanan Wernimont-Welty Miss Stieger W. R. C. Inspection Joan Pollard Mrs. Blanch I. H. N. Circle P. T. A. Meetings Roosevelt Dads R. D. Skelleys Honor N. Blondins G. R. Sampsons Dr. White First Christian Seelbyy Arch Armand Oxford Armstrong Brethren Tipton Man Grocers Greystone Buffalo Tailleur Brown
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