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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1933

Page

35

Coe Pan-Hellenic Sororities Host Dance Party

Coe Pan-Hellenic sororities on the Coe college campus host a dance this evening at 8 at Danceland for sorority women of the Coe campus and Pan-Hellenic women from Cedar Rapids and their friends. More than 125 couples are expected. Hostess sororities Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Xi Delta Beta Phi Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta and Kappa Delta invite alumnae and alumnae of other Pan-Hellenic groups to attend.

Coe College Coe Cedar Rapids Danceland Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha X1 Delta Beta Phi Alpha Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Kappa Delta Zaida Kernahan Corrine Campbell Cee Pan-Hellenic C. Harve Geiger C. Ward Macy S. N. Harris Ben H Peterson Forest Rutgers Alfred W. Meyer Mary Bell

Mrs Douglas Returns From New York Visit

Mrs. George B. Douglas arrived Thursday afternoon after a stay in New York City. Her daughter Miss Barbara accompanied her but remained for a visit with Aunt Mrs. Seaton Post.

George B. Douglas New York City Barbara Seaton Post

Stark visit to Milwaukee ends trip with parents

Mrs Leonard E Stark and Kath erine Stark of 2141 Lincoln Drive SE returned Wednesday from Milwaukee where they had visited since last Saturday with Mrs Stark’s parents.

Leonard E. Stark Katherine Stark Lincan Drive Milwaukee

Hamiltons to host dinner at Blake Boulevard home

Dr and Mrs John Hamilton invite a small group of friends to dinner at their home on Blake Boulevard SE this evening. The social gathering emphasizes hospitality and neighborhood camaraderie.

John Hamilton Blake Boulevard

Winter Birds Talk At Woman’s Club Luncheon

The nature and garden department of the Woman's club met for luncheon with several members. Mrs. C. S. Mahffy gave an excellent talk on Care of Winter Birds featuring pictures of birds that stay through winter and demonstrations of properly set feeding stations. About fifty enjoyed the talk.

Nature and Garden Department The Woman's Club T. K. Hefner J. W. Hopp Oliver S. Wilson Harry Morgan Anna Calderwood D. W. Schwarzentruber C. S. Mahffy

Ida Mansfield Circle Meets With Guests In Seward Area

Ida Mansfield circle gathered Tuesday with Mrs. G H Telner of 320 Forest Drive SE. Mrs. John Morton led devotions as twenty-one members attended along with two guests Mrs. C M Owens of Paris Illinois and Mrs. Emma Wilmarth of Davenport. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Milo Wenger's home 2066 Linn Boulevard SE.

Ida Mansfield G. H. Telner Forest Drive John Morton C. M. Owens Paris

Brass Button Study club meets with Gettysburg topic

Mrs Ruth W Rickard hosted the Brass Button Study club at 508 Sev enth avenue SW on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Alma E Owens and Mrs F W Mul son led the lesson and Mrs John Heaton read a paper titled Seventy Years Since the Gettysburg Address. A Jaace covered tea table featured a centerpiece of flowers and ivory tapers in yellow holders with Mrs Jake Searles pouring.

Ruth W. Rickard Seventh Avenue Brass Button Study Club Alma E. Owens F. W. Mulson John Heaton Jake Searles

Little Flower Society Meeting at St Matthews Church

The Society of the Little Flower of St Matthew's church will meet Friday evening at the home of Miss Geraldine Rabe, 329 Twenty third Street WH.

Little Flower Society Society of the Little Flower of St. Matthew's Church Geraldine Rabe

Racketty Packetty House doll play at Franklin junior high

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club presents the Children’s Theater sponsored performance of Racketty Packetty House at Benjamin Franklin junior high Saturday at 2 PM. Cast includes Norma Lou Haegg Cynthia Shirley Greenberg Ruth Ann Washburn and many others with Edna Dieman studio dancers and Mickey Mouse Minstrel after Act I.

Benjamin Franklin Junior High School Children’s Theater Group Dramatic Art Cedar Rapids Ela Princess Norma Lou Haegg Cynthia Shirley Greenberg Queen Crosspatch Ruth Ann Washburn R. J. Allen Marjorie Muench Nip Flip Skip Trip Roger McDonald Jackie Day Malcolm Gunn Don Lynn Gunn Girl Green Eileen Warner Billy Dawn Hughes Norma Jean Bedell Betty Lou Linn Peter Piper David McGuire Gustibus Jack da Lyn Clayton Muriel Patsey Slade Gwendolyn Helen Marie Sliss Lord Hubert Bobby Jones Lord Rupert Henry Haegg Lord Francis Harlan Ralston James Peter Salvage John Gray Wilson Charles Billy Winchell Barbara Shonka Ray Ingham Robert Derr Elton Lowery Clifford Drummey Racketty- Packetty Howse Marie Morlan Jean Irwin Bud Rissler Norma Jean Rissler Marlyn Morehouse Maxine Durey Evelyn Afflerbaugh Hlwina Imes Rose Marie Doty Ann Huber Jean France

Cedar Rapids Bride Weds William Zimm erman in Anaheim

Miss Kathryn Mitvalsky daughter of Mrs Kathryn Thomas of Cedar Rapids married William Zimmerman of Anaheim Calif in a Saturday ceremony at the Zimmerman sister Mrs Louise Gruenamay s home in Anaheim The Rev H G Schmelzer officiated with a double ring ceremony Palms and bronze chrysanthemums highlighted the setting The bride wore henna crepe with talisman rose corsage Matron of honor was Mrs Charles Fischer best man was Mr Fischer Guests attended a wedding tea Then the couple departed for Garden Grove Road Anaheim home Mr Zimmerman is a citrus fruit rancher and fumigator The bride will reside with him in Anaheim

Kathryn Mitvalsky Kathryn Thomas McKinley Street Cedar Rapids William Zimmerman Anaheim Calif Zimmerman Louise Gruenamay H. G. Schmelzer Charles Fischer Fischer Mrs Zimmerman

Jolly Rambers Club Hosts Prizes Night

Mrs. Frank Krall on Ninth Street SE hosted a Wednesday card party for the Jolly Rambers club. Prizes were awarded to Mia, Ezra Fields, and Mrs. Frank Car in a lively social event.

Frank Krall Ninth Street Jolly Rambers Club Mia Ezra Fields Frank Car

Mozart Club Debate Highlights Bach vs Handel

The Mozart club will hold its regular meeting Saturday at 11 in the Chamber of Commerce auditorium for a Bach versus Handel debate. Debating teams feature Dorothy Blodgett and Josephine Lou Beadle for Bach against Esther Lorenc and Jenn Engelmann for Handel. Alma Turechek leads, Viola Bohac delivers notes, and a concert program includes works by Coleridge-Taylor, Debussy, Schubert, and Beethoven with several student performers.

Mozart Club Chamber of Commerce Bach Handel Dorothy Blodgett Josephine Lou Beadle Esther Lorenc Jenn Engelmann Alma Turechek Viola Bohac Minuet Beethoven Dorothy Hronek Pope Orlow Marcia Kensinger Coleridge-Taylor Benjamin Jump Gay Butterfly Erates Beach Margaret Barngrover Dellses Debussy Jeanne Anderson Marjorie Davis Sylvia Dellbes Marie Petersmith Bernice Biedermant Schubert Winifred Murray Dorothy Mueller Bird Eseaes Haydd Jane Wurster

Women’s clubs host benefit card party at Moose Hall

The Ladies Relief club plans a benefit card party Saturday at 8 30 p m in Moose Hall Society Scandia with members attending at the home of Mr and Mrs Abeed Stoezersen 2739 Second Ave. Also a Ta MM party appears slated for 8 pm Friday with proceeds likely raised for local causes.

Ladies Relief Club Moose Hall Society Scandia Abeed Stoezersen

Order Of Rainbow To Hold Formal Initiation Saturday

The Order of Rainbow for Girls will hold a formal initiation Saturday at 7 30 pm in the Consistory hall. Dancing will follow the evening’s diversion. Carrie Morcombe No 2 Juveniles will meet Saturday at 1 30 pm in K of P hall to discuss important business. Refreshments will be served.

Order of Rainbow Carrie Morcombe P. Hall

Mayflower Descendants to Meet Here in April

Mrs. Barrie Curran of 400 Memorial Drive SE returned from Des Moines where she attended the Society of Mayflower Descendants in Iowa semi annual meeting. The society accepted her invitation to hold its annual meeting in Cedar Rapids on April 28. Curran is deputy governor of this district.

Barrie Curran Memorial Drive Des Moines Society of Mayflower Descendants Iowa Curran Cedar Rapids

Thanksgiving party for Home for Aged Women held

The East Side W C T U hosted its annual Thanksgiving luncheon for about sixty residents and friends of the Home for Aged Women. Tables featured bronze and yellow chrysanthemums. Roosevelt junior high glee club directed by Miss Frances Owen performed with readings by Earl Youtzy, Mrs Winifred Nelson, and Mrs Ellen Stewart. Royal Holbrook spoke on "Town" after a brief business meeting.

Home For Royal Holbrook

Miscel laneous shower hosted by Busler and Jayne

Miss Marie Busler and Miss Helen Jayne hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Henry Chuposky at Busler's home 349 Nineteenth Street SE. Bridge was played at three tables and prizes went to Gayle Giblin and Lucille Stodoln. Other guests included Mrs. Choosky, Gladys Nemec, Bernice Shelley, Margaret Mackin, Helen Frey, Lucile Murray, Pauline Murray, Marguerite Marshall, Kathryn Marshall, and Mrs. W J Stewart.

Marie Busler Helen Jayne Henry Chuposky Miss Busler Nineteenth Street Gayle Giblin Lucille Stodoln Choosky Gladys Nemec Bernice Shelley Margaret Mackin Helen Frey Lucile Pauline Murray Marguerite Kathryn Marshall W. J. Stewart

Engagement Notice for Bile Chapman to Joe Slavik

Mr and Mrs F R Chapman of 167 Sixteenth Avenue SW announce the engagement of their daughter Bile to Joe Slavik son of Mr and Mrs Frank Slavik of 1810 A Street SW. A dinner at the Chapmans' home Wednesday evening hosted by the families included guests Mr and Mrs Frank Slavik Mr and Mrs E R Fitzpatrick and daughters Patricia and Jean Tony Scolaro Mr and Mrs E P Vohaska and their son Junior C F Sturtz and Mrs Violet Spratt and her son Frederick Roy.

F. R. Chapman Sixteenth Avenue Bile Joe Slavik Frank Slavik E. R. Fitzpatrick Patricia Jean Tony Scolaro E. P. Vohaska Junior C F Sturtz Violet. Spratt Frederick Roy

Bluff View Aid Society Meets for Wednesday Luncheon

Mrs John Kretschmiar hosted the Bluff View Aid society on Wednesday with Mesdames H. S. Mann A D Thomas Anna Lamp George Williams Theresa King Delbert Williams Lester Adams Carl Conrad Ruth Miller Minnie Bridges and the Rev Mr Stubbs present. Luncheon was served and sewing followed. Mrs Carl Conrad to entertain December 6 for the year's last meeting.

John Kretschmiar Bluff View Aid Society Mesdames H. S. Mann A. D Thomas Anna Lamp George Williams Theresa King Delbert Williams Lester Adams Carl Conrad Ruth Miller Minnie Bridges Stubbs

Initiation Services Held for Cedar Rapids and Oelwein Members

Formal initiation services were held recently for Robert Daniel of Cedar Rapids and Fred O'Berrell of Oelwein at the Chi Beta Phi chapter house located at 1322 First Avenue E.

Robert Daniel Cedar Rapids Fred O'Berrell Oelwein Chi Beta Phi First Avenue E

Pattern 1655 hats and dresses from Anne Adams

The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department promotes Pattern 1655 with two dress ideas and a forward tilt beret. The pattern fits head sizes 21 through 22 and requires fabric amounts varying by size. Instructions are included and the ad notes 15 cent pattern costs plus a catalog option.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th Street New York City

What's In Fashion Begins In The Gazette Next Monday

Amos Parrish presents a fashion feature in The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlining consumer guidance for reliable trends. The column covers appropriate costumes, hats, coats, dresses, fabrics, colors, and Paris updates, with home furnishings and broader lifestyle coverage.

the Gazette Amos Parrish Fusion Cedar Rapids Mr. Parrish

Mount Mercy Children’s Theater to Present Two One Act Plays

The Mount Mercy Children's Theater announces two one act plays to be staged Sunday evening at 8 in Mount Mercy auditorium. The program includes Grandmother Dozes and Ten Minutes by the Clock, featuring local youth in a family friendly double bill.

Mount Mercy Children’s Theater Children’s Theater At Mount Mercy Mount Mercy Auditorium

Mrs McAllen hosts surprise bunco for Selma’s 14th birthday

Mrs Thomas McAllen entertained Thursday evening for her daughter Selma’s fourteenth birthday at 1353 B Avenue NW. Bunco prizes went to Mildred Cunningham Bernice Klepach and Mary Louise Rafter. Other guests included Marguerite McDonnell Rita Spik Margaret Mineck Mary E Hardiman Marguerite Sample Lucile Cohen Marguerite Raftery Rita Powers Vivian Lowery Mary Elizabeth Champlin Blanche Brown and Jane Baker with Mrs William McAllen assisting.

Thomas McAllen B Avenue NW Selma Bunco Mildred Cunningham Bernice Klepach Mary Louise Rafter Marguerite McDonnell Rita Spik Margaret Mineck Mary E. Hardiman Marguerite Sample Lucile Cohen Marguerite Raftery Rita Powers Vivian Lowery Mary Elizabeth Champlin Blanche Brown Jane Baker William McAllen

Busy Six Sewing Club Meets at Mrs Bartosh Home

Sewing club hostess Mrs Edward Bartosh at 1341 Avenue NW welcomed Busy Six Sewing Club members for an afternoon of sewing and refreshments. The next meeting is set for November 29 at Mrs Howard Forsythe’s home 322 Thirteenth Avenue SW.

Edward Bartosh Avenue NW Howard Forsythe Thirteenth Avenue SW

Dinner Guests Include Rev Blaine Hyten and Marguerite Hyten

Mrs Ada C. Miller hosts at 426 Longwood drive NE with guests Rev Mr Blaime Hyten Mrs Marguerite Hyten Warren Hyten and Mrs Edna Barrett Jackson at Thursday’s dinner.

Ada C. Miller Longwood Drive Blaime Hyten Marguerite Hyten Warren Hyten Edna Barrett Jackson

Hostess to Club Hosts Bridge Prizes Awarded

Miss Marie Kotlinek hosted Les Amies club at her home on Twenty second avenue SW. Prizes were won by Trene Seda first and Marian Lana consolation. Other attendees included Phylisann Scheneberger Margaret Batten Mildred Hacek Ruby Thompson and Elsie Shimek.

Marie Kotlinek Les Amies Club Trene Seda Marian Lana Phylisann Scheneberger Margaret Batten Mildred Hacek Ruby Thompson Elsie Shimek

Real estate conveyances and liens in Cedar Rapids area

Transactions show egress rights and balances on mortgages dated 11 10 33 and 11 3 33 involving John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co and George E Zingula, Mildred B MacDanel, Ellen Louise Brammer, John Burlanek Jr, Martha L Christian, Anna E Kern, and Albert M Fenske. Property exchanges note balances on mortgages, prior tax liabilities, joint tenancy language, and survivorship clauses across multiple Cedar Rapids blocks and additions.

John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co George E Viva A. Zingula Mildred B. MacDanel George J. Roend Shuey Cedar Rapids Ellen Louise Brammer George J. Roe Bever John Burlanek Jr Frank C. Welch Suly Greene College Martha L. Christian Theodore C Eleanor Christian Guy O. Christian Albert M Margaret A. Fenske Anna E. Kern

Real Estate Transfers from Horak and Associates

Real estate transfers recorded including E M Horak as administrator selling to Mary F Horak involving int in west 5 acres of north 20 acres and other parcels. I Kimin to George and Fiza Barnoske with easement for public road over and across land. Clarence R Harper and wife to Lilian Frances and George W Clifford conveying joint tenancy with 2 1/2 acres in section 27 83-7 and ingress rights.

E. M. Horak Admr Frank J. Horak Mary F. Horak D. Andiv I. Kimin George Fiza Barnoske Clarence R. Harper Lilian Frances George W. Clifford

Real estate transfers recorded in 1933 notes

Margaret A. Fenske transfers a lot in Ely sec 23 83 8 for $1 and valuable consideration. Norman Kennedy et al to L J Kirkland lands described as NI’s SW sec 31 86 7 with consideration 12 22 32. L J Williams and wife to Marion Laws bank wd pt SW SE NE sec 12 83 7 tax 1932 $1 and valuable consideration. Charlotte R Holloway to James and Mary A Condon jointly with rights of survivorship not as tenants in common and to jury of either, NW SW sec 31 84 6 with valuable consideration 10 10 33.

Margaret A. Fenske Norman Kennedy L. J. Kirkland L. J. Williams Marion Laws Bank Charlotte R. Holloway James Mary A. Condon

Quicksand Swallows Hill In Wilkinson County Mississippi

In Fort Adams Mississippi quicksand moved earth in Wilkinson County. A hill 180 feet high and 150 acres sunk into a deep hole, with 80 foot trees their tops 40 feet below the surface. Real estate man Frank C Codifer noted repeated movements tied to river level. The sinking began October 8 during a low river, suggesting a water sand stratum beneath the ground. Residents fled in terror leaving homes goods and crops.

Fort -Adams Miss Wilkinson County Frank C. Codifer Codifer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coe Pan-Hellenic Mrs. Douglas Mrs. Stark Hamiltons Mrs. Rickard Turkey Center Bricks Sidwell Montleur R. Ingham Marcella Yeager Elton Yeager W. J. McGuire L. Earl Derr Jolly Ramblers Club Moitits Mrs. Misbach Harriet Yerkes W. C. Blake Els Boulevard Carl Misbach Mildred Frazier Clubs Milwaukee Club Zac Walf Price the Silver CO Mer. Nat. Bk, Bldg Misses Busler Jayne Bride Sewing Club Montrose Hotel Neumode Neumodeho Hill Sears Ankets Sears and Save Sears, Roebuck and CO Third Avenue
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