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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1936

Page

7

Woman's Club General Meeting to Feature Sam Risk

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club hosts a general meeting Monday at 2 36 p.m in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel featuring Sam Risk speaking on his early life in Syria wartime experiences and journey to the United States. Board and past presidents meetings precede with dues collection and club notices.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Sam Risk Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Risk Syria United States Europe L. L. Owen Montrose Club

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Dance Tickets Sale

Ways and Means Committee of Cedar Rapids Woman's Club sponsors a dance in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel Saturday evening. Tickets may be secured from any committee member. Co chairs are Mrs A G Brown and Mrs R A Monroe with members Mesdames C W Peatty J C Stanton George King D M Fellows O P Moody O J Elsenbast W Klinger Glen McDonald Leo Powell E R Moen Lundquist and F B Ben.

Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Ways and Means Cedar Rapids

Friendly club gathering at Pee ain Y W C A

Members of the Friendly club and their friends meet at Pee ain Y W C A Tuesday. Ruth Pratt and Milton Eye will run the evening program featuring a tap dance by Geraldine Motley Jean Garber and Darline Hansen a solo by Hildred Miller and a boxing match between Clinton Farrington and Dale Fetters.

Friendly Club Pee Ain Y. W. C. A Ruth "Pratt Milton Eye Geraldine Motley Jean Garb~r Darline Hansen Hildred Miller Clinton Farrington Dale Fetters

Beethovens Club Musicale To Feature Soloists

Miss Eulalia Hauser pianist who debuted in Kimball Hall Chicago and Miss Lenore Stark soprano will be soloists at the Beethoven club musicale and tea this afternoon in the Terrace room Montrose hotel. All active members associates and patrons invited.

Eulalia Hauser Kimball Hall Chicago Lenore Stark Beethoven Club Montrose Hotel

Needlework Guild Project Brings In 4,500 Garments

A long listing shows multiple guild units organized by number and year, detailing garment counts from 70 to 287 per group. Each unit lists presidents and directors including Mrs. W. H. Dun shee and Mrs. Lester De Yarman among others, reflecting strong volunteer leadership across chapters.

W. H. Dunshee C. D. Hedberg James Y. Canfield E. J. Carey Carl F. Jordan Chester Pollins Amor H. Sargent Lester de Yarman William Lawrence W. F. Naibert Ed Stefan Frank C. Waples E. W. Thorson Horton Bailey C. A. Huene Richard Lord Charles Penningroth H. O. Cutler C. N. Booth E. J. Buser Guy Hahn Haven Y. Simmons Helen Hubbard C. A. Lawrance W. L. Phipps R. Sunde F. A. Beals F. C. Fisher Fred Fitch J. E. Yung F. S. Zanka Ralph Dresher I. L. Dowden Emery Lane Marvin Gard Kenneth Ottsen H. R. Simon L. H. Sila Frances Bailey E. W. Bingham Leo J. Custer Frank Lightner Harriet Moon Frances Ray Ethel Pinney Ristedt Charlotte Pinney Arthur Poe Theodore Thomas van Vechten Shaffer

Mrs David Mitchell Presents Pianist Geraldine Haddy

Mrs David Mitchell will present Miss Geraldine Haddy in a piano recital Sunday at 3 PM in her studio at 221 B Avenue NW. Violinist George Ruffin will accompany. Program includes Nocturne No 2, Valse Op 64 No 3, Venetian Love Song, and Souvenir.

David Mitchell Geraldine Haddy B Avenue NW Haddy George Ruffin

Honor Velda Berry Given Club Recital Honor

The Kreisler club of the Maddigan school of music entertained Friday evening in the school recreation hall for Miss Velda Berry birthday. A violin solo Crim son Blushes by Lester was played by Marcelle Sweeting, a Liszt banjo solo Lebestraume by Dean Shultz, a saxophone solo Evening Star by Velda Berry, and a reading by Donald Minor. Officers elected: Betty Womacka president, Beverly Hale vice president, Audrey Nilsson secretary. Members listed include Paul Meyer Elizabeth Ann Nelson Dean Schultz Robert Kobusch Audrey Nilsson Helen Astrosky Marcelle Sweeting Dolly Zulakis Betty Ann Womacka Jessie Strang and others.

Kreisler Club Maddigan School of Music Velda Berry Lester Marcelle Sweeting Lebestraume Liszt Dean Shultz Evening Star Donald Minor Betty Womacka Beverly Hale Audrey Nilsson Paul Meyer Elizabeth Ann Nelson Dean Schultz Robert Kobusch Helen Astrosky Dolly Zulakis Betty Ann Womacka Jessie Strang Dorothy Albianne Navratis Don Johanos Gordon Dalsbo Margaret Schlichting Beverly Keith Richard Hale Arlene Seltzer Emma Hevelecek Patricia Eckhart

Conwapo Camp Fire Elects Officers at Second Meeting

Ten girls attended the second meeting of the Conwapo Camp Fire group at the First Congregational church held Friday at 1833 Washington Avenue SE. Doris Hines was elected president with Mildred Jensen as vice president Rose Mary Wilkinson named secretary Mary Hubbard as treasurer Alice Michael as scribe and Suzanne Jenkins on the telephone committee. Mrs W D Johnson and Mrs Byron Anderson serve as guardians for the group.

Conwapo First Congregational Church Rose Mary Wilkinson Washington Avenue Doris Hines Mildred Jensen Mary Hubbard Alice Michael Suzanne Jenkins W. D. Johnson Byron Anderson

Bethany Congregational Class Elects Officers

Class No 8 of Bethany Congregational church met at Mrs Mae Blaine 611 Third Street NW and elected Lorraine Bliss president Kathryn Roberts vice president LaVonne Barman secretary and Alma Ash treasurer A taffy pull followed the meeting.

Bethany Congregational Church Mae Blaine Third Street Lorraine Bliss Kathryn Roberts LaVonne Barman Alma Ash

Areme Circle Hosts Guest Meeting At Masonic Hall

Areme Circle of the Order of Eastern Star meets in the dining room of the Masonic hall Friday at 2 30 p m for a guest afternoon. After business, attendees play cards. Mrs Herbert Hoadley and Mrs Zed Turner head hostess group assisted by Mesdames Risk Ross Hockman McLain Severin Nemec Russell Guest Peterson and Marsh.

Areme Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Herbert Hoadley Zed Turner Mike Risk David Ross Harry Hockman A. McLain Dora Severin Henry Nemec Bess Russell Helen Guest W. E. Peterson L. E. Marsh

Cedar Chapter Honors Past Matrons and Patrons Dinner

Cedar Chapter No 184 O E S will honor its past matrons and patrons at a dinner and special meeting Tuesday evening at the Masonic hall. Marion and Malta chapters officers and all Cedar Chapter members are invited to attend dinner at 6 15 p m with the meeting to follow at 8 p m and dancing after.

Cedar Chapter Masonic Hall Marion and Malta Order

Surprise Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs Walker

Ruth Farley became Mrs Kenneth Walker at a surprise kitchen shower hosted Friday night at Velma Hronik’s home 926 East Avenue NW. Guests included Mesdames Farley Hemminger Farley Proskovec and Hronik and Misses Barnes Johnson Henderson Johnson and Hronik with Henderson and Johnson winning dance prizes.

Kenneth Walker Ruth Farley Velma Hronik E Avenue NW

Miss Marcella Brown and John Simon wed at First Christian

Miss Marcella Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe E Brown and John Simon son of Mrs Anna Simon of near Cedar Rapids were married Thursday at the First Christian church by Rev Blaine Hyten. Attendants were Miss Laura Mae Brown and Frank Hlavacek. The bride wore navy with sweet pea corsage and the groom wore a black dress with talisman roses. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s parents home with out of town guests Mr and Mrs Frank Simon of near Swisher.

Marcella Brown Joe E. Brown Third Street John Simon Anna Simon Cedar Rapids First Christian Church Blaine Hyten Laura Mae Brown Frank Hlavacek Miss Brown Frank Simon Near Swisher

Grandmother travels to Hastings for grandson’s wedding

Mrs. George R. Schmidt of 601 Third Street NW left Friday for Hastings Nebraska to attend the wedding of her grandson Richard Clute to Miss Virginia Watson of Hastings. She will spend two weeks there.

George R. Schmidt Third Street NW Hastings Neb Richard Clute Virginia Watson Schmidt

Bury The Hatchet Party Hosted by Cornell Students

Freshmen at Cornell college Mount Vernon headed a Saturday gymnasium party with Parker Sandmeyer selecting the entertainment team including John Miller Loren Helberg Elizabeth Isaacs and Dorothy Gibney. Activities also included Thanksgiving dances by the Thalians and Delphi social groups with chaperons Prof and Mrs Clyde Tull and Miss Ruth Pinkerton.

Cornell College Mount Vernon Parker Sandmeyer Peoria Ill John Miller Evanston Loren Helberg Newton Elizabeth Isaacs Gillespie, Ill Dorothy Gibney Wheaton Nll Robert Wilson Perry Spenser Hancock Blue Island, Ill Jack Shank Minneapolis Cornell Thalians June Mathison Story City Margaret Chalkce Waterloo Frances Porter Oak Park Priscilla Williams Grace Yessler Coleta Dorothy Downs Stanwood Delphi Elizabeth Baird Lohrville Geraldine Bryant Grace Wehmer Janet Sharp Chicago Clyde Tull Ruth Pinkerton

Vera Brecht and Leo Sonka Wed in Walford Ceremony

Vera Brecht daughter of Mr and Mrs Mike Brecht Norway and Leo Sonka son of Mr and Mrs John Sonka near Cedar Rapids were married Tuesday morning at Holy Trinity church Walford by Rev John Sindelar. The reception followed at the bride’s home and a Mack's ballroom Norway dance drew about 1200 guests.

Vera Brecht Mike Brecht Norway Leo Sonka John Sonka Cedar Rapids Holy Trinity Church Walford John Sindelar R. F. Brecht Marcella Pickart Frances Sonka Jerome Sonka Cedar

Maltese Cross Club Meets for Dessert Luncheon

Maltese Cross circle of the King's Daughters will meet Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. with Mrs Frank Siebert at 1045 G Avenue NW for a dessert luncheon. Members are asked to go prepared to sew.

Maltese Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters Frank Siebert G Avenue NW

P. T. A. Members to Attend Demonstration at French Paint

Cleveland P. T. A. members planning to attend the demonstration at the French Paint company Monday evening should notify Mrs. A. M. Seabrooke at 2-5679.

Cleveland P. T. A French Paint Company A. M. Seabrooke Dial

Miss Aston Smith to Lead Cleveland Study Group Discussion

Miss Aston Smith an instructor in parent education at the Iowa child welfare research station Iowa City will lead a discussion at a Cleveland study group meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs H N Steele 251 Thirteenth street NW.

Aston Smith Iowa Child Welfare Research Station Iowa City Cleveland H. N. Steele Thirteenth Street

P T A Meeting Plans Christmas Party At St Matthews

Mrs G C Macklem reported on the northeast district P T A conference at St Matthews P T A. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party for children of the school. Hostesses at the social hour after the meeting were Mrs Delaney Mrs Schillig Mrs Doran and Mrs McGivern.

G. C. Macklem St. Matthew’s G. Delaney L. Schillig J. Doran T. McGivern

Navy Mothers' Club Elects Officers and Opens Fall Program

Mrs. Marie Petranek serves as commander and organizer of the Navy Mothers' club, organized in May 1936, now with about forty active members. The group, meeting at the YMCA on the second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., includes Ada Wright as vice commander and several other officers, all installed last week.

Marie Petranek Navy Mothers’ Club Petranek C. C. Hudnall Ada Wright Sylvia Vanous Mollie Yuza Hilda Butka Mina Brosh Anna Chess Elsie Buresh Bessie Hanson Emma Archer Catherine Merrill

Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Card Party Benefit

Mercy hospital auxiliary sponsors its annual benefit card party on December 2 at Pla Mor. Proceeds fund a Mercy hospital room for working women. Mrs W H Buck is general chair and will announce committees soon. Bridge and 500, prizes at each table, door prizes, refreshments.

Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Pla-Mor Mercy Hospital W. H. Buck

Camp Fire Leaders Training Session at Montrose Hotel

Another in the series of Camp Fire leaders training courses will be held Monday at 7 30 p m at the Montrose hotel Mrs Floyd Knapp will speak on ceremonials and Miss Ardyce Woodside will lead symbols assisted by Mrs Wells Peck Mrs Warner C Danforth and Miss Isabelle Smith Miss Marion Hepner will lead group singing and Miss Mary Jane Huber will be accompanist.

Montrose Hotel Floyd Knapp Ardyce Woodside Wells Peck Warner C. Danforth Isabelle Smith Marion Hepner Mary Jane Huber

Resperian Club to Meet at Roosevelt Hotel

The Resperian club will meet Monday evening with Mrs. Elizabeth Stuart at the Roosevelt hotel. Miss Blanche Hunter will be in charge of the program.

Resperian Club Elizabeth Stuart Roosevelt Hotel Blanche Hunter

Gamma chapter meeting of sorority to be held

Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha business girls sorority will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Y W C A planning session and activities for upcoming events.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Business Girls’ Sorority

Parent Education Demonstration Set for Tuesday at Montrose

The third in a series of parent education demonstrations sponsored by the PTA council will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Montrose hotel. Miss Afton Smith from the Child Welfare Research Station in Iowa City will speak. All chairmen leaders and those teaching the subject are invited.

Health Education Department Helena L. Willis Psychopathic Hospital University of Iowa Mary Hale Nature and Garden Parent Education Committee P. T. A. Council Montrose Hotel Afton Smith Child Welfare Research Station Iowa City Parent-Education Iirb

Bernice Baldwin Presents Pianists Recital

Bernice Hach Baldwin presented a piano pupils recital Saturday at 2 p.m. at 936 Twentieth Street SE. The program featured students performing works by Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Paderewski, Schumann, and more, with pieces including Clair de Lune, Sonata Op. 2 No. 2, and The Enchanted Brooklet among many titles.

Bernice Hach Baldwin Twentieth Street Williams Bethel Brondell Bernstein Howard Ungeitic Williams Donald Hillmer Dream Boats Williams Dick Nemecek Williams Bob Nemecek Barbour Olga Sindelar Rice Bach Frances Kacerovsky Heck Krentzlin Polly Spohn Hatch Patricia Carberry Spencer David Martin Harris Phyllis Hook Cherry Lane Mokrejsyeanne Stepanek Fur Silse Beethoven Ruth Kubik The Wucroteey Prochaska Pitas Ak Terry Song of the Doris Kahler Paderewsk Loraine ‘Jones

Entertains Club Members At Mrs Blake Home

Mrs Paul Blake hosted the 500 Palmer club gathering Friday afternoon at 1745 O avenue NW. Attendees included Mrs Maynard Manson Mrs Merrill Wilson Mrs Caraway of Marion and Mrs Harry Hammond Mrs Elvis Milburn Mrs Harry Evers and Mrs Fousher. Prizes at 500 went to Mrs Hammond Mrs Wilson and Mrs Milburn. Next meeting set at Mrs C Selah 1116 I avenue NW in December.

Paul Blake O Avenue NW 500 Plamer Club Maynard Manson Merrill Wilson Caraway Marion Harry Hammond Elvis Milburn Harry Evers Fousher Hammond Wilson Milburn C. Selah I Avenue NW

Queen Esther circle meets for luncheon and plans charity

The Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters met with Mrs. T. C. Bassett of 1631 Park Avenue SE for a luncheon and business session Thursday. Mrs. R. Thompson assisted the hostess. The afternoon was spent sewing as plans were made to provide a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family. Twelve members attended.

Queen Esther The King’s Daughters T. C. Bassett Park Avenue SE R. Thompson

Miss Honey Kaylor Returns From St. Louis Visit

Miss Honey Kaylor of Mount Vernon road Southeast returned Wednesday after spending two months in St. Louis Missouri with family and friends.

Honey Kaylor Mount Vernon Road St. Louis

Miss Betty Hall Guests With Miss Alice Stoner

Waterloo social notes report Miss Betty Hall visiting several days as a guest of Miss Alice Stoner at 128 Tenth Street NE.

Betty Hall Waterloo Alice Stoner Tenth Street

Dorothy Freeman to Wed Charles Hannemann in Van Horne

Mr and Mrs George Freeman of Newhall announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Dorothy to Charles Hannemann son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hannemann of Van Horne The ceremony will be held at high noon November 24 at the Lutheran church in Van Horne.

George Freeman Newhall Dorothy Charles Hannemann Henry Hannemann van Horne

Malta Eastern Star Dinner Honors Past Matrons and Patrons

About 400 members of Malta chapter No. 415 O. E. S. gathered at the Masonic hall for a dinner and meeting honoring past matrons and patrons. Distinguishing guests from Cedar Rapids Boone Oelwein Center Point and Marion attended with pictured ceremony and initiatory work for four candidates.

Order of Eastern Star Malta Masonic Hall Edna Duncan Maude Keyser Cedar Rapids Paul N. Clark Rowena Johnson Boone Bessie McMurray Newton Daisy Ray Oelwein Martha Mozelle Russell Winfield Marguerite Hoglan Center Point Nora McKinnon Andrew Peterson Cedar Chapter Inez Miller Ernest Failor Marion Chapter J. F. Frederickson Harriet Barnaby C. R. Armentrout

Ogden Family Visits Relatives in Iowa and Des Moines

Mrs. William J. Galbraith of Ogden Utah will leave Tuesday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Wallace in Des Moines. The Galbraith children Billy and Marianne toured relatives in Monticello Marion and Des Moines during the Iowa stay.

William J. Galbraith Ogden Utah Billy Marianne D. A. Wallace Eighth Avenue Iowa

Friendship Circle meeting at Mrs Steal’s for dessert luncheon

The Friendship Circle of the King's Daughters will meet Friday at 1 p.m. with Mrs. E. K. Steal at 2022 Blake Boulevard SE for a dessert luncheon. Members are asked to note a change in meeting time.

Friendship Circle of the King’s Daughters E. K. Steal Blake Boulevard

Camp Fire Girls Sponsor Doll Movie at New State Theater

The Camp Fire girls announce a doll movie fundraiser at 10 a.m. on Saturday November 28 at the New State theater. Admission is dolls or repaired doll parts. dolls will be repaired by city firemen and dressed by Camp Fire members for distribution to needy children at Christmas. Four prize categories recognize costumes and outfits with Mrs. Forest Protzman overseeing the event.

Camp Fire Girls New State Theater Forest Protzman

Dramatic Art Benefit Card Party Held by Cedar Rapids Group

Eighty women attended the benefit card party sponsored by the ways and means committee of the Cedar Rapids Dramatic Art Department at the Woman's club. Prizes went to Mrs. Aulden T. Griffin Mrs. D. A. Flenniken and Miss Leota Swemn. Tea hostesses included Mrs. Elton L. Yeager Mrs. P. D. Merveaux and others.

Ways and Means Committee Dramatic Art Department Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Aulden T. Griffin D. A. Flenniken Leota Swemn Elton L. Yeager P. D. Merveaux E. B. Drew T. H. DeWees G. Y. Swartzendruber J. I. Wilson L. Frezek L. E. MacLaughlin and C. C. Cunningham

Ethel Evans Circle Plans Iowa City Trip

Members of the Ethel Evans circle of the Kings Daughters gathered Thursday for a dessert luncheon at 1707 Maple Drive NW. Mrs. Marvin Gard led a Thanksgiving prayer and Mrs. Delbert Auten led devotions with guest Mrs. Hoyt Thomas. The group plans a trip to Iowa City for the next meeting on Dec. 5.

Ethel Evans The King’s Daughters Clifford Davis Maple Drive Marvin Gard Delbert Auten Hoyt Thomas Iowa City

Miss Venhorst Coming for Thanksgiving Visit

Betty Venhorst daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Venhorst of 1447 First Avenue E will arrive Wednesday from Mundelein College Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with her parents.

Betty Venhorst A. H. Venhorst First Avenue E Mundelein College Chicago

Belle Plaine Club Plans Tuesday Picnic Luncheon

The Belle Plaine club will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Frank Barta 185 Twenty first avenue SW for a picnic luncheon.

Belle Plaine Club Frank Barta Twentyfirst Avenue

Whittier Hostess Leads N. C. Club Meeting

Mrs Henry Hood entertained the N. C. club Tuesday with members Becky Bowdish Ruby Shellhammer Bessie Bailey Ruth Pearson Elsie Bradley Edna Wild Mabel Stewart Esther Falcon Lydia Hood Ethel Clark Bertha Penn and Rowanna Penn in attendance at Whittier.

Henry Hood N. C Becky Bowdish Ruby Shellhammer Bessie Bailey Ruth Pearson Elsie Bradley Edna Wild Mabel Stewart Esther Falcon Lydia Hood Ethel Clark Bertha Rowanna Penn

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