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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1932

Page

5

Thanksgiving Gatherings Across Homes Highlight Family Travel

A listing of Thanksgiving plans shows families from Des Moines to Ames and Chicago planning dinners, trips, and visits. Mrs. George B. Douglas travels to New York with her daughter Miss Barbara Douglas while others in the region host relatives from Lake Forest, Washington, Cedar Rapids, Davenport and beyond for the holiday.

Houge George B. Douglas New York City Barbara Douglas Douglas Seaton Post New York W. W. Walker Ely Mark Morton Jane Morton Lake Forest Til Ely . Weare Buell Weare Ohnson Brigham Ohn Johnson Des Moines A. W. Lee Laura Lee Washington, C Evanston W. M. Deacon Inez Marjorie Knollwood Drive James W. Good James, Jr John Pletcher Chicago Wardle Greene Winnetka J. M. Dougherty J. D. Wardle W. D. Yeager Arthur Biddinger Robert W. Greene Katheryn Marie Joanne William J. Greene Anna Larrabee Frederick Larrabee Clermont Col C. B. Robbins Julia Robbins Lewis Robbins Thomas Q. .Yarnall Cedar Rapids H.X. Pfeiffer Grande Avenue Kent C Fermudah Fourth’ Avenue

Miss Frick Still Touring India on World Trip

Miss May Frick continues an extended world journey and remains in India through Christmas. Her permanent India address is 124 Civil Lines Jubbul pore C P in care of Rev. W B Alexander.

May Frick India Jubbulpore C. P W. B. Alexander

Couple Returns After Week in New Orleans

Mr and Mrs James E Hamilton of 2345 Linden drive SE returned Friday after a weeklong visit to New Orleans Louisiana.

James E. Hamilton Linden Drive New Orleans

Moore couple marks golden wedding in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs P R Moore celebrate their 50th anniversary at a Cedar Rapids home event hosted by their son Dr C G Moore and daughter in law in Toledo Is. An open house precedes a family dinner for twenty six relatives. The couple married in Arch Springs Pa and moved to Dysart then Cedar Rapids where Mr Moore manages Ellis Park Stone Quarry.

P. R. Moore Elis Boulevard C. G. Moore Toledo Cedar Rapids P. Moore M. H. Wagner

Miss Northcott Hosts Tea For Recent Bride

Miss Louise Northcott of 2121 Mount Vernon avenue SE invites thirty friends of Mrs. Montelle Knapp to a tea this afternoon from 4 to 6. The event honors the bride Mrs. Knapp formerly Miss Mary Northey of Waterloo. Mrs. Floyd Knapp will preside. assistants include Miss Elizabeth Roberts Miss Jean Grout and Miss Marguerite Robbie. The Knapps have just returned from a brief wedding trip and reside at 402 Eighteenth street NE.

Louise Northcott Mount Vernon Avenue Montelle Knapp Knapp Mary Northey Waterloo Floyd Knapp Elizabeth Roberts Jean Grout Marguerite Robbie Eighteenth Street

Dr Erskine Attends Radiological Meeting in Atlantic City

Dr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Erskine of 1420 Second Avenue SE depart for the East to attend the Radiological Society of North America meetings in Atlantic City. They will visit X-ray clinics in New York City and return after also attending the Army Notre Dame football game.

Arthur W. Erakine Second Avenue SE East Erakine Radiological Society of North America Atlantic City New York City Army-Notre Dame

Edward B Rowan to Return From Washington Week Start

Edward B. Rowan director of the Little Gallery returns the first of the week from Washington D C where he was a guest of Mr and Mrs Alien T Whit ne of the American Federation of Tie went to Washington. He visited galleries in New York City and spoke at the Brown University Fine Arts conference in Providence R I.

Edward B. Rowan Little Gallery Washington, D. C Alien T. Whitne American Federation of Washington New York City Providence R. 1 Brown University

Mrs Savery Finishes Visit With Chicago Jaegers and Hinsdale Gorden

Mrs Clyde W Savery of 529 Longwood Drive SE returned Friday after visiting the Jaeger family in Chicago with Mrs George Jaeger and visiting the Gordons in Hinsdale Ti last week She left for Chicago with Mrs Jaeger last Tuesday after a weekend visit with her mother Mrs George B Douglas

Clyde W. Savery Longwood Drive George J. Jaeger, Jr Chicago Robert P. Gordon Hinsdale Savery Jaeger George B. Douglas

Lucille McDonnell Weds Paul Sramek in Coggon Church

Miss Lucille McDonnell daughter of Mr and Mrs Dan McDonnell from near Coggon wed Paul Sramek of Cedar Rapids at St John s Catholic church in Coggon. Rev John J Clune officiated. The couple planned to reside in Cedar Rapids with about fifty guests at a family reception.

Lucille McDonnell Coggon Paul Sramek Cedar Rapids St. John’s Catholic Church John J. Clune Dan McDonnell Near Coggon Josephine Sramek Little Turkey Vera McDonnell Lamir Ceynar Mrs. Sramek

Mrs. C. C. Flatley Fetes Before Dallas Move

Mrs. C C Flatley of 132 Thirty second street NE to move to Dallas Texas is honored with multiple parties last week. Mrs. W B Ives hosted Friday evening for Flatley and Thursday evening Mrs J W Dyer gave a party at the Elms. Wednesday dinner by Mrs J R Haney and Mrs Wallace Scheck at 2326 Up land drive SE followed. Other gatherings included Mrs J A Walsh at 2314 Fifth avenue SE Tuesday and Mrs W French at 308 Eighteenth Street SE Monday.

C. C. Flatley Thirty Second Street Dallas Texas W. B. Ives Eighteenth Street Flatley J. W. Dyer the Elms J. R. Haney Wallace Scheck

Jane Bell Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party

Jane Bell daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hamilton Bell 545 Knollwood Drive SE entertained a few friends on Saturday afternoon for her eighth birthday. Games were played and refreshments including a large birthday cake were served to guests.

Jane Bell J. Hamilton Bell Knollwood Drive

Chapter HJ Meeting Plans Musical Program

Chapter HJ of PEO will meet Monday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs A W McGregor 1910 B avenue NE. Mrs W W Israel will assist as hostess and Mrs E W Richardson will supervise a musical program.

A. W. McGregor B Avenue NE W. W. Israel E. W. Richardson

Pickwick Ball to Be Held at Hotel Roosevelt on Dec 29

The Pickwick club announces its annual Pickwick ParIhenca ball for December 29 at the Hotel Roosevelt. Elmer Bergman, club president, names R B Johnston as general chairman with committees handling tickets and music and lists committee members Lemley Lavery Franken Canfield Barnes Soboda Jensen and Wadsworth.

Pickwick Club Hotel Roosevelt Elmer Bergman Johnston Russell Lemley Clyde Lavery James Franken James Canfield Donald P. Barnes Edward M. Soboda, Jr H. C. Jensen Edwin H. Wadsworth

Cedar Chapter Honors Past Matrons and Patrons

Cedar chapter O EK will honor past matrons and patrons with a 6 pm dinner and ritualistic exemplification. Mrs Gertrude Hansen and Dr C W Jacobson will preside as worthy matron and patron. Charter members also to be honored. arrangements by Mrs Marie Reiter. Attendees must show 1932 receipts for dinner tickets and other members are invited to the 8 pm meeting.

Cedar Chapter O. EK Gertrude Hansen C. W. Jacobson Marie Reiter Malta

Birds Club to Host Taxidermy Demonstration at Coe College

The Cedar Rapids Birds club meets Monday at 7 30 p m in Room 311 Science hall Coe college W 3 Kubichek head of the ornithology and zoology departments and curator of the Coe museum will give a taxidermy demonstration The public is invited to attend.

Cedar Rapids Birds Club Coe College Science Hall Kubichek Coe Museum

Sanctuary Society Bazaar Committees Named for Immaculate Conception

Committees appointed by Mrs.8 A Sanders president and acting general chairman organize the Sanctuary Society annual bazaar at Immaculate Conception church. Dinner committee includes L T Halpin J J George B J Hoff H L Morehead M B Dillon Thomas Roche W J French H L Mealey Magdalen Popp Susie Toeller with junior and senior high girls assisting. Card party Tuesday in school parlors led by Mrs F J Monahan with a long list of assistants. Immaculata circle dance committee for 9 to 12 Tuesday evening comprises Catherine Monahan Rosaline Collins and Margaret Mackin.

Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception Church 8. A. Sanders L. T. Halpin J. J. George B. J. Hoff H. L. Morehead M. B. Dillon Thomas Roche W. J W. H. Jump Margaret Mercer J. A. Gannon L. T. Conley D. E. Greb C. R. Kiffy W H. Buck G. Hollem J. P. Klassen G. E. Norton Deloris Wixstead Genevieve Burke Agnes Ernest

College selects four co eds as most beautiful in yearbook poll

Cedar Rapids candidates span classes from freshmen to seniors with multiple sororities named. Included are Dorothy Williams Kveta Vondracek Gwen Storey Modesta Kelley Jane Plant Jeanne Ballantyne Dorothy Howe Edith Benson Jane Bradfield Eleanor Jane Davis Ruth Johnson Margaret Mansfield Gretchen Clausen Maxine Mc Isaac and Ruth Swartzell representing Delta Delta Delta Chi Omega Kappa Delta Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Gamma Delta affiliations.

Margaret Old Jane Bradfield Eleanor Jane Davis Dorothy Williams Gwen Storey Morothy Howe Gretchen Clausen Modesta Kelley Ruth Johnson Maxine Mce- Isaac Edith Benson Kveta Vondracek Acorn Coe College Cedar Rapids George T. Williams Knollwood Drive Delta Delta Delta Sorority Frank J. ‘Wondraeek Johhbor Yes Pleiades Club Leta Hedrick Greene Avenue Chi.Omega Vern G. Kelley Bever Avenue Jane Plant E.W. la Plant Blake Boulevard Jeanne Ballantyne F. R. Ballantyne Meadowbrook Drive Dorothy Howe Jesse W. Howe Sixth Avenue Chi Omega Alpha Xi Delta Ruth Swartzell Olin

Mrs. Douglas Hosts Informal Brucemore Supper

Mrs. George B. Douglas will host a group of friends at Brucemore for an informal Sunday night supper this evening.

George B. Douglas Brucemore

Quartet sings at Consistory reunion with four voices

Members of a quartet performed during the Consistory reunion held Tuesday to Thursday. The group included contralto Mrs. George T. Gadd soprano Mrs. Ethel Wood Birmingham tenor J M Tallman and bass Charles Harmer. It was directed by Charles Laurance with Mrs. Laurance at the piano.

George T. Gadd Ethel Wood Birmingham J. M. Tallman Charles Harmer Charles Laurance Laurance

Malta Kensington Club Elects Officers at Barnaby Home

The Malta Kensington met Thursday at Mrs. W J Barnaby's Seventeenth Street SE home. Mrs. W Workman was elected president Mae S Padley vice president Mrs Dora V Jeffrey secretary and Mrs W S Walling treasurer.

Malta Kensington W. J. Barnaby Seventeenth Street W. Workman Mae S

Graduate Nurses Club Luncheon at Butterfly Tea Room

The Graduate Nurses club will meet for luncheon at the Butterfly tea room Wednesday at 1 30. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. L F Benesh 7562.

Graduate Nurses Club Butterfly Tea Room L. F. Benesh

Zeta Chapter Guild Moves Meeting To Afternoon

Members of the Zeta chapter of the University guild will attend Griggs lecture Monday evening so the 4:30 p m meeting is moved to this afternoon at the Hotel Montrose. Tea follows at 5:30.

Zeta Chapter University Guild Griggs Montrose

Carleton Philosopher Speaks at Cedar Rapids Club

Dr. Karl Schmidt of Carleton College discussed "The Freedom of Man Versus the Compulsion of Nature" at a Cedar Rapids College club luncheon. The talk explored human freedom versus determinism as per modern science, with about eighty members in attendance.

Karl Schmidt Carleton College Cedar Rapids College Club Cedar Rapids Country Club Schmidt

Needle Guild collects about 6200 garments in Cedar Rapids drive

Incomplete reports indicate the Needlework Guild gathered around 6200 garments for charitable organizations in Cedar Rapids this year. Section presidents and volunteers from sections 8 16 and 19 are listed with counts and names, totaling about 6200 items.

Needle Guild Cedar Rapids

Dean Kay to Speak at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Event

Iowa state geologist and University of Iowa dean Dr George F Kay will lecture on Geology of Iowa at the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Monday at 8 pm in the Hotel Montrose Crystal room. The program includes music by Donald E Baum and Helen Frantz, with club activities and rehearsals ahead.

George F. Kay Woman’s Club Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Montrose Crystal Room Iowa Department of Geology University of Iowa Dean Kay State Geological Board Auditor of State W. A. Jessup Raymond N Muaie Donald E. Baum Boys’ Glee Club Washington High School Aim Helen Frantz

P E O Founders Day Luncheon Scheduled for January 14

Cedar Rapids and Marion PEO chapters set January 14 for their Founders Day luncheon at the Hotel Montrose Crystal room. Mrs. Winona Evans Reeves of Keokuk editor of the P E O Record will speak, with Mrs. Laura Storms Knapp of Ames delivering a brief talk. Chapter H1 Cedar Rapids, led by Mrs. Carl D. Thomas, will host with help from each chapter committee.

Cedar Rapids Marion Montrose Crystal Room Winona Evans Reeves Keokuk P. E. O. Record Laura Storms Knapp Ames Iowa P. E. O Carl D. Thomas

Return to Hollywood as Wests Leave for California

Mrs. Lucile West and her daughter Darlene of Hollywood California will depart Monday morning after two months with her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Hildebrand at 1830 Seventh avenue SE.

Lucile West Darlene Hollywood Calif

Verne R. Jeffrey Hosts Student Recitals This Evening

Verne R. Jeffrey presents two student recitals at 3 PM and 7 30 PM today at 1941 Grande Avenue 8E. Participants include Betsy Jean Fiodin Edith Morse William Mercer Bob Smythe Bob Powell Jeanne Miller Betty Stephenson Dorothy Peck Darlene Baker Flora Mae Barton and many others listed in the program.

Mary Vetter Bob Vetter Merwin Woodward Susan Brown Lucille Botts Bob Brosh Bernice Crofta Leota Peters Wilma Coates Marie Schipper Billy Mills John Pickford Mardella Parrott Herbert Westrom Derald Jack Gertrufée Shoemaker Arlene Skersick Diane Marshall Patty Barbara Jeanne Marshall Virginia McLean Patricia Salter Lucille Hamlin Jean Ketler Arlene Felts le Wayne Felts Winifred Hershey Phillys Horak Francis Blaut Ruth Ganfield Lavon Hameister Ann Ranson Laureen Posehl Eugene Goss Charlotte Kimm Annabelle Runyon Harriett Bruch Mary Kinney

Frank Wood Speaks to Cedar Rapids Dramatic Arts Group

Frank Wood, former Passion Play actor, addressed the dramatic arts department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Friday afternoon. The group presented Alice in Wonderland to about 200 children at Community House. They announced December 9 at the Home for Aged Women for Saturday Market and December 10 at Hotel Montrose for The Boy in the Meadow. Plans also cover The Wizard of Oz at the State theater during the holidays with over fifty members present.

Dramatic Art Department Ceidar Rapids Woman's Club Frank Wood Montrose State Theater

Washing ton Hi Ye Ett e pageant at YWCA afternoon

The Hi Y Ettes of Washington High School present an original War and Peace pageant as a vesper service this afternoon at 4 at the YWCA. Creative tableaux with music and readings will be interpreted. Tea will be served after the service concluding World Fellowship week. Public invited.

Hi-Y-Ette Girls of Washington High School

Church Groups to Meet at Local Homes This Week

St Rita s Society of St Matthew s Church meets Tuesday at 8 pm at Mrs T E Lilledahl 1640 Becond avenue St Altar Guild of Grace Episcopal Church gathers Monday at 7 30 pm at Miss eyes Ewoldt 1643 Second avenue St Joan s Society plans Monday 7 30 pm at Mrs Thomas McDonnell 2623 First avenue E with Mrs Virgil Johnstone assisting hosts

St. Rita’s Society St. Matthew’s Church T. E. Lilledahl Becond Avenue St The Grace Episcopal Church Miss Eyes Ewoldt Second Avenue St. Joan's Society St. Matthew's Church Thomas McDonnell First Avenue E Virgil Johnstone

Kensington event at Trinity Methodist division meeting

Division No. 2 of Trinity Methodist church will hold a Kensington at 2 30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. R Koehn 233 Thirteenth Street NW with Mrs. G T McHardy as assistant hostess.

Trinity Methodist Church Kensington R. Koehn Thirteenth Street NW G. T. McHardy

Van Vechten Guild to Meet for Luncheon

The Van Vechten Guild of the Peoples Church will hold a luncheon meeting in the church parlors on Tuesday at 1 p.m. Hostesses for the event are Mrs. Paul Fry Mrs. V. H. Hasek and Mrs. J. C. Petrovitsky.

van Vechten Guild of the Peoples Church Paul Fry V. H. Hasek J. C. Petrovitsky

Anna Berkhalter Guild to Meet for Luncheon

The Anna Berkhalter Guild will meet Tuesday at 1 PM at 1266 Third Avenue SE the home of Mrs J Lynn Crawford. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Milo Whipple Mrs Don Barry and Mrs Carl Thomas.

Anna Berkhalter Guild J. Lynn Crawford Third Avenue SE Milo Whipple Don Barry Carl Thomas

Olivet Missionary Praise Service Sunday at 7 30

The Olivet Missionary society holds its annual praise service at the church on Sunday at 7 30 p.m. Dr. M. L. Buser will deliver the message. Special music and a short playlet titled Shall We Give will be presented. All intents of the church are invited.

The Olivet Missionary Society M. L. Buser Synodical Executive

Health Education and Hiking Club Announce Meetings

The health education department of the Woman's club will meet Friday at 10 a.m. at the Woman's club building for physical culture followed by luncheon prepared at the club. Mrs. Harry Cocker and Mrs. A Schaefer will hostesses. The Wednesday hiking club will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Club house.

C. L. Douglass Bnyder H. V. Eliason A. R. Menary Dorothy Houts Woman's Club Revd. Mens B.J. Allen Health Education Department Harry Cocker A. Schaefer

Birthday Surprise Party on Madison Street NE

Miss Betty Kind was surprised on her birthday with a party at 3206 Madison street NE. Cards were played and prizes won by Miss Frances Indra and Miss Bertha Whitsel. Attendees included Bertha and Ber Nice Whitsel, Betty Landa, Vera Drvota, Frances Ko larik, and Frances, Louise and Helen Indra.

Betty Kind Madison Street Frances Indra Bertha Whitsel Bertha and Bernice Whitsel Betty Landa Vera Drvota Frances Kolarik Frances, Louise Helen Indra

Miss Anne Kelly Visits California Relatives and Friends

Miss Anne Kelly leaves this morning for Ontario California to visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs W G Lucas. She will visit friends in Los Angeles Ventura Santa Barbara and spend time with nephews Bob and Harold Kelly at Berkeley College.

Anne Kelly Ontario Calif W. G. Lucas Los Angeles Ventura Santa Barbara Bob Harold Kelly Berkeley

Zeta Guild Postpones Meeting for Lecture Night

The Zeta chapter will postpone its regular meeting on Monday due to Dr. Griggs lecture at Coe College. They will gather instead for tea and a regular program this afternoon at 4 30 in the Corn room of the Hotel Montrose.

Zeta Chapter University Guild Griggs Coe College Montrose

Junior Hadassah Dance On Thanksgiving Eve

Junior Hadassah plans its third annual Thanksgiving eve dance in the Crystal ballroom at Hotel Montrose next Wednesday. A large attendance is expected with Edna K Dieman dancers providing specialty numbers. Ruth Kushner chairs the arrangements with a committee including Sally Kozberg Esther Greenberg Sara Slutsky and others.

Junior Hadassah Crystal Ballroom Montrose Edna K. Dieman Ruth Kushner Sally Koeberg Esther Greenberg Sara Slutsky Sarah Cohn Leona Kopman Bella Scheer Sonia Krachmer Sally Kozberg Esther Greeneberg Dorothy Kushner Ida Kozberg Rosabelle Krinitznik Helen Tiep

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