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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1939

Page

13

Tea Honors 3 Mt. Vernon Newcomers

A Mt. Vernon tea hosted by Miss Alice Betts and Miss Leila Huebsch at Bowman Hall honored newcomers to Cornell circles Mrs. John Magee Mrs. Samuel Diether and Mrs. Earl Wright. Guests included faculty members and wives.

J. O. O . Hall J R. Burge Gusta Minot Rose Heller Edna Winnick Edith Snyder Alice Coster Elizabeth Kimball May Blaine Elda Leigh Emma Leigh Jennie Litts Jenna Beadle Velma Chapin Mary Snyder Cassie Smith J. P. Hannen Belle Thompson Flora Buck Slover Friendship Club Anna Gormly Walter Gray Neil Miner

Eloyse Bittner Weds John W Engle in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Eloyse Elizabeth Bittner, daughter of Mrs Mary Bittner of Cedar Rapids and Joseph S Bittner of San Jose, married John W Engle Friday at 11 am. The ring ceremony was conducted by Rev William M Evans with immediate family present. The bride wore a gray sheer wool dress with a cut steel trim and matching coat and cranberry accessories. She is a former Linn County welfare employee. Engle is superintendent of Eddy Paper Co. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after December 4 following a motor trip to Mexico and the southern coast.

Mary B. Bittner Fifteenth Street Joseph S. Bittner San Jose Calif Eloyse Elizabeth Johnw. Engle Cedar Rapids William M. Evans Johanna Hill Roses Sweet As Engle Linn County Board of Social Welfare Eddy Paper Company Mexico

Wilton School Teachers Dine with Supt Baum Host

Supt and Mrs A C Baum and guests hosted a pheasant dinner for the Wilton grade teachers on Tuesday. Rev W B Milne of Muscatine spoke to the Woman's club at Mrs H F Schnack's home Tuesday evening.

Supt A. C. Baumgfartner Wilton W. B. Milne Muscatine Woman's Club H. F. Schnack

Ever Ready Club Thanksgiving Luncheon

The Ever Ready club held a Thanksgiving luncheon at the Ed Burrell home on Friday. The luncheon program was presented by Mrs. W. E. Hoon Mrs. Ed Moore and Mrs. Willis Cue with Mrs. C. A. Cross serving as program chairman.

Ed Burrell W. E. Hoon Ed Moore Willis Cue C. A. Cross

Parties Abound In Iowa City For Local Notables Visits

Iowa City hosts a series of social teas luncheons and dinners honoring Mrs. C S O'Brien Juliet Hammond and visiting dignitaries including President Eugene A Gilmore and Mrs MaGee of Cornell college. Local Cedar Rapids guests also attend family gatherings and dinners in honor of notable guests.

Local Bridge and Club Gatherings in Mechanicsville

The Self-Culture club met with Mrs. R A Smith on Monday with Mrs. Glen Woods teaching. The Commercial club hosted a turkey dinner Tuesday with wives and guests, followed by cards. Mrs. John Tynch and Mrs Paul Horner entertained at a bridge luncheon for 20 on Wednesday. Prizes to Mrs Elmer Littig and Mrs Paul Thomas. Out of town guest Mrs George Bittle of Lisbon. Monday Afternoon Bridge club met with Mrs Clifford Ayres with Mrs Glen Woods and Mrs Josephine Trump as guests. Mrs Paul Horner and Mrs H C McCormick won prizes. M B bridge club hosted by Mrs O A Byrne with guests Mrs S C Sanket and Mrs Carl Gilingham. Prizes to Mrs Kenneth Krumroy and Mrs Harry Jackson.

R. A. Smith Glen Woods Commercial Club John Tynch Paul Horner Elmer Littig Paul Thomas George Bittle Lisbon Clifford Ayres Josephine Trump H. C. McCormick O. A. Byrne M. B. Bridge Club S. C. Sanket Carl Gillingham Kenneth Krumroy Harry Jackson

Two New Members Join We Beethov en Club Cedar Rapids

WE BEETHOVEN CLUB of Cedar Rapids announces two new members Mrs Don A Barker 397 Forest Drive SE and Miss Martha Leska 916 Tenth Street SE Auditions conducted Wednesday admit Barker to voice and Leska to piano Barker a 1934 graduate of Coe College with a bachelor of music degree and Mu Phi Epsilon member Her choral and recital work includes Cedar Rapids Symphony appearance and soloist roles Miss Leesa Coggan attends Coe College and is an accomplished piano instructor and city accompanist Details of other social events at Mecca chapter O E S and St Johns church gala activities listed

Beethoven Club Cedar Rapida Don A. Barker Forest Drive Martha Leska Tenth Street Barker Miss Leska Glenn O. Friermood Arthur Jordan Conservatory Butler University Indianapolis Raphy State Federation MacDowell Coe College Mu Phi Epsilon National Music Honor Society For Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Lelisa Min Leesa

Social and church gatherings fill West Branch week

Mrs. M. R. Clark hosted a dinner for faculty and friends. A. M. Leech showed movies. Alvin Anderson’s class enjoyed a turkey dinner and games at the municipal hall. Dr. and Mrs. Matt Ware presided at a courtesy dinner for Mrs. Ware’s Sunday school class. Seventy five women attended the Home Social club event in the municipal hall. Miss Merle Ford of the State university spoke. Eastern Star conducted an obligation ceremony. Hostesses included Mrs. E. A. Gray Mrs. F. O. Randall and Mrs. J. L. Siler.

J. T. Vincent H. L. Moorhead L. D. Reinbrecht Merle Ford The State University Anna R. Brown Reinbrecht Eastern Star E. A. Gray F. O. Randall J. L. Siler L. C. Rummells Jessie Thomas Rummells

Rebekah Lodge Honors 25 and 50 Year Members

The Sincere Rebekah lodge held a Tuesday night ceremony honoring 25-year and 50-year members. Present were 50-year honorees Caroline Palmer and Margaret Dunlap, who received gifts along with Abbie Thiessen Eva Sweeny and Lucy Solomon.

Sincere Rebekah Lodge Caroline Palmer Margaret Dunlap Abbie Thiessen Eva Sweeny Lucy Solomon

Central City Women Host Craft Afternoon and Club Meeting

Mrs. V. V. Brown hosted home project workers Tuesday with lunch followed by hand loom construction and weaving study led by Mrs. H. C. Davis and Mrs. Bertie Sweet. Mrs. Madge Henderson entertained the Literary and Musical club Friday with a book review by Mrs. L. K. Hatch.

V. V. Brown H. C. Davis Bertie Sweet Madge Henderson L. K. Hatch

Fickle Game Carries Jolt For Loser

A humorous column excerpt follows Carrie's romantic exploits as she toys with suitors. It hints she will someday fall in love truly, then face possible heartbreak and consequences for her games. The piece contrasts experimental romance with serious commitment and questions the ethics of her behavior.

Carrie

Wyoming Clubs Host, Feature Education Talk

At a November Progressive Woman's club meeting in Wyoming, R J Tidman spoke on Education. Social events included Diana Fret club dinner and Hawthorne club hosts. a family dinner honored Mr and Mrs A T Tompkins. Out of town guests and multiple local hostesses listed with program leaders named.

R. J. Tidman Progressive Woman's Club W. J. Beckwith August Thomsen L. B. Madsen Gerald Mader Diana Fret Club Joe Roach Lyle Tompkins Jane Inglis Emma Harriet Alden Hawthorne Club

Betty Rapaport Leaves for Eastern Trip

Miss Betty Rapaport daughter of Mr and Mrs A Rapaport 702 Ninth Street SW left Saturday afternoon for an eastern trip to attend the Junior Hadassah convention in Baltimore and to visit New York City and Washington DC

Betty Rapaport A. Rapaport Ninth Street Baltimore New York City Washington, D. C

Riverside card party ends with multiple winners at St Marys hall

A Monday card party at St Marys parish hall awarded high scores in bridge euchre and pinochle to Mrs. Fred Kron Mrs. R H Heitzman Miss Naomi Dautremont and Miss Irene Beranek. Door prize went to C V Dautremont with several others earning consolation prizes and honors. A Legion auxiliary fundraiser is planned next Wednesday with Mrs Helen Novy chairing the organizing team.

St. Mary’s Fred Kron R. H. Heitzman Euchre John Rotenburger Peter Rotenburger Naomi Dautremont Irene Beranek C. V. Dautremont Dorothy Knebel Mary Kern L. J. Hogan Mary Bauer Bernard Jacobsmeier George Waldschmidt Frank Rummelhart Bert Cray Edward Schneider John R. Veggy Joseph Walsh Fred Frank Glenn Kallaus Mary Francis Baschnagel Leo Brophy John L. Deutsch Frances Bulger Robert Gerot Edward Kessler Henry Jardon R. A. Knittel Emma’ Frank Reno Kron Fred Kucera Simon Metz Mary Mottet William Kucera Lucien Patricia Mougin Louis A. Ross George Rotenburger Omer Strabala Elizabeth Shebek Clarence Thomann Robert Beatch George Waldsch

Local clubs host dinners and social events in Springville

Springville Mrs Lee McCullough entertained the Fancywork club at a chicken dinner for the club's 29th anniversary. Officers were elected. Mrs G W Gearhart hosted a silver benefit tea for the Monday club. A program featured members and guests. The Taukta club met at Carol Burroughs home with sponsor Mrs L A Johnston. Camp Fire girls enjoyed a potluck in Mount Vernon hosted by Mrs James Co L Clark. Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs Althea Beck’s with helpers. Wilbur Tisdale of Paris, France, visited. Mr and Mrs Richard Reed hosted multiple dinners for him and Mr and Mrs A H Clausen of Atkins was hosted by E L Patten.

Lee McCullough Fancywork Club Harry Smith Mabel McShane P. W. Sterner G. W. Gearhart Monday Club Donald Peterson W. E Bell L. C. Smith E. L. Patten H. H. Cooper Leta McShane Max Batchelder Jean Wells Margaret Wells Wanda Rodman Mary Jean Cooper Carol Rodman Carol Burrough Marjorie Barnes Florence Thomas Gearhart Tau Richard Reed Wilbur Tisdale Paris France Reed New York City Washington, D. C A. H. Clausen Atkins

Study club at Sacred Heart church reviews U S Constitution

The Study club of the Sacred Heart Catholic church met Tuesday at the chapel. Rev. Father Gregor Miss Lillian Buresh and Mrs Herman Tech led the program. The Constitution of the United States will be studied at the next meetings. Mrs Herman Tech will lead in December.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church Father Gregor Lillian Buresh Herman Tech United States

Lost Nation Lutherans elect church officers

The Lutheran league met at the church Tuesday evening and elected officers including President Myron Sheldon and secretary treasurer Wilma Leinbaugh. Plans were made for a November 21 party to entertain the winning team, a Christmas gift exchange in December, and a public card party at the James Denahey home tonight to benefit the Hughes Settlement church.

Lutheran League Myron Sheldon Ruth Mohl Wilma Leinbaugh Esther Ruggeberg Muriel Schmidt Marion Christensen David Christensen Marie Mohl Hughes Settlement Church James Denahey

Piano Pupils To Present Program During Social Hour

The younger piano pupils of Lulu Engelman Welty will meet at her home 629 G Avenue NW Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. for a social hour. The program features pieces by Newcomb, Hastings, Chaminade, Scharwenka and more performed by students including Barbara Ann Bareer, Billie Riordon Clark, Doris Peterson, Ruth Williams and others.

Lulu Engelman Welty G Avenue NW Am Little Indians Veeseees Ic Carter Eeee Thompson Billy Welty Goodrich Lavenaker Jane Baird Cencone Rock Aresa Hastings Annabell’ Ramaker Barbara Ann Bareer Beroenmuller Heller Billie Riordon Clark Streabbor Brownies Sees Reinnold Carolyn Solbrie Tore Vraees Mitchner Doris ‘Peterson Eeveee Durand Betty ‘Morse Araonaise Tobe Massenet Ae Wee Chaminade Thelma Trimble Priml Agnes Wise Twilleht Wee Peees Ruth Willams Scharwenka Andrean Lowe Ruatle Moringa Jane Peterson

B and P W Club General Meeting and Social Notices

The education committee of the Business and Professional Women's club will host the general meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Roosevelt hotel Roosevelt room with M. S. Hallman speaking on Vocational Education in Our Schools at 8 30. Mrs Imogen B Emery is education chairman. Various social gatherings and circle meetings are noted including birthday party honors and Kin g s Daughters activities with dates and hosts.

the King's Daughters V. E. Henton C Avenue NE Business and Professional Women's Club Roosevelt Room Roosevelt Hotel M. S. Hallman Franklin School Imogen B. Emery J

November D A R Radio Schedules And Local Club Notices

State D A R radio programs announced for November include KFJB Marshalltown on Tuesday 7 15 to 7 45 pm The Pageant of American Wild Life by Mrs B L Trey WMT Cedar Rapids Wednesday 3 to 315 pm November Mediations by Mrs R P Ink Balliet chapter Mount Vernon regent Mrs E J Osgood Miss Elizabeth Bryant pianist Miss Jane Tarvis bugler WSUI Iowa City Nov 27 3 30 to 4 pm Educating for Democracy by Mrs Imogen B Emery WOI Ames December 1 230 to 3 pm Working with Girls by Mrs L H Willison KSO Des Moines December 12 2 to 230 pm Christmas carols by Abigail Adams chapter KMA Shenandoah Sioux City Mason City Davenport sponsoring broadcasts at monthly intervals no set time Also District No 10 St Pauls Church met at Harriet Heinrichs home plans for annual bazaar December 6 and Christmas party December 11 Over 200 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Now 788 and posts in Monticello Fort Madison Oxford Davenport attended initiation class in Cedar Rapids Thirty five recruits initiated Guests included Ray Schternacht Bob Lindt Roy Hewitt Mrs W A Huff hosted Hard of Hearing society luncheon Plans for Dec 8 benefit card party at Light company bungalow. Practice class meets Thursday not Nov 30.

KFJB Marshalltown B. L. Trey WMT Cedar Rapids R. P. Ink Balliet Chapter Mount Vernon E. J. Osgood Elizabeth Bryant Jane Tarvis WSUI Iowa City Imogen B. Emery National Defense Through Patriotic Education Committee WOI Ames L. H. Willison KSO Des Moines Abigail Adams KMA Shenandoah Sioux City Mason City Davenport Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Monticello Fort Madson Oxford Ray Schternacht Bob Lindt Dave«ewport Roy Hewitt Fort Madison

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mt. Vernon Eloyse Bittner John W. Engle Wilton Junction eWwra Luiltm Lasswell Studio Paramount Theater Thompson Martha Leksa C S. O'Brien P. J. Leinfelder F. R. Peterson Leinfelders O'Brien Roddey Bell Burdine Miami, Fla Methodist Washington, Ia University Juliet Hammond St. Louis Eugene A. Gilmore Miss Hammond University College of Law B. J. Lambert George Price Palo Alto Gilmore Roy Koza George Arthurholt Red Oak Irene Wengert Waterloo John B. Koza W. W. Summerwill Ben F. Summerwill Ben, Jr J. Hal Simmen Wendell Strom Erling Thoen James P. Gaffney Williamsburg R. E. Tipton Frank Harper Chicago H. J. Allfillisch Dubuque Marian Beresh Evanston Josie C. Moon H. L. Foster Wayne Foster Morgan J. Foster E. N. Foster Burrell C. Foster Wellman N. G. Alcock Howard Hall Owen N. Elliott John Hamilton Mechanicsville Whitman Schraff Clark Dial Free Richard College Pharm Firat Ave Coggan Lester Custer Donald Ashby Rose Barker Mecca Masonic Hall St. John's Church Legion Auditorium West Branch Belle Plaine Central Mary Manners Miss Manners Wyoming Riverside Springville Oxford Junction Paele Mole Trenton S. E. Stroff S. C. Stroff Charles Stroff Hildred Stroff S. E. Streff Mary A. Neff Krejci J. R. Krejci Eighth Avenue SE E. L. Krejci Department of Government League of Women Voters Montrose Hotel Sunshine Circle Sunshine Circle of the King’s Daughters Leila Gossett Fifth Avenue SE Lena Borschel Paul F. McCarthy Kay Marie Betty Trachta Charles Vileta Tenth Street SE Betty Blanch Wilma Trachta Erma Posey Verlene Vaughn Delores Nemecek Ruth Nemecek Betty Holecek Grace Stribling Carla Jean Phillips Betty Lou Misbach Joan Hadad Doris Dolley Joan Nichols Phyllis Childers Lavonne Vanourney B. and P. W. Club General Meeting Vernon Snodgrass W. E. Snodgrass Summer Street Vernon R. L. Jasper Maxine Fleagle Robert Lyman James Edmonds Mary Edmonds Bobby Edmonds Billie Jasper Joyce Jasper Mildred Skinner Ruth Skinner Raymond Skinner Darlene Hahn Minnie Hesse Bobby Conner Betty Long Jeanne Groth Richard Groth Dorothy CoquetTes Betty Shaw Sixteenth Avenue SW Betty Lou Rogers Norma Ferguson Arlene England Maxine Surry Martha Suchy Norma Vinton Dorothy Luchterhand Irene Douglas King's Daughters W. W. Richards Washington Avenue SE C. M. Whipple A. T. Pleune Park Court H. F. Klemme Third Avenue SE L. E. Blessing Harry Hoyt Ella Hungerford Circle Ella Hungerford King’s Daughters Judson J. Calkins Thirtieth Street Homer Grove Milo Wenger Children of God A. E. Chase Queen Esther Circle F. S. Shramek T. G. Lightner Harlow Robinson Myrtle Troup B. A. Hoyt Charles Sturtz Calkins Chase Wenger Myron Bele Mount Vernon Avenue First Avenue aOo ST. Paul's Group St. Paul's Church Harriet Heinrich Fourth Avenue SE T. Ray Frame J. S. Bolenbaugh Alda McElvania W. Craig Penney Miss Heinrich J. H. Lilly W. L. Crissman V.F.W Hearing Society W. A. Huff Hard of Hearing Society Tenth Avenue Bungalow of the Light Company C. M. Jones Kitterman's Retex Sta-Press Kitterman Dial Third Avenue
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