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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1932

Page

4

Critics Laud Pianist Coming Here On Dec 6

Critics laud Nikolai Orloff the Russian pianist set to appear December 6 as the Community Concert season opens. Since debut in 1926 he has been hailed as a remarkable pianist and star of the keyboard by New York World Boston Globe New York Sun and Boston Post, with glowing praise from Samuel Chotzinoff Warren Story Smith and others. His New York and Boston recitals last February drew heartfelt responses from large audiences.

Nikolai Orloff Orloff United States Samuel Chotzinoff New York Warren Story Smith Boston Globe W J. Henderson New York Sun Richard L. Stokes New York Evening World Jordan Hall Boston Post H. T Parker The Boston Transcript

Thanksgiving Dinner Honors Mr Polehna at 1215 Second St SE

Mrs. Joe Polehna hosted dinner and supper on Thanksgiving day at 1215 Second Street SE with guests Mary Hershey Beatrice Hershey Margaret Polehna Sig Holland Horace Loomis Everett Morrow and Mr and Mrs A Gerber A gift was presented to Mr Polehna during the event.

Joe Polehna Second Street SE Mary Hershey Beatrice Hershey Margaret Polehna Sig Holland Horace Loomis Everett Morrow A. Gerber Polehna

Local clubs schedule meetings and events this week

Tirzah society meets at Mrs Lena Youngton 807 Eighteenth Ave SW Thursday afternoon. Star of Maine circle gathers at Mrs A E Miller 514 First St SW Wednesday at 2 30 p m. Woman's Relief Corps hosts card party Monday at 2 p m in I O O F hall 109 Second Ave SE. Ben Hur hosts card party Tuesday at 8 30 p m with five hundred in play and Mrs O F Quick in charge. Women of Moose hold regular meeting at Moose Hall Monday 8 p m with cards and refreshments for members only. Modern Woodmen Linden Camp No 145 meets Tuesday 6 30 p m at 109 Second Ave SE for picnic dinner. sandwiches and covered dishes requested. dine furnished. Movie at 8 p m with Dempsy Jones talk and music by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bainow.

Tirzah Society Lena Youngton Eighteenth Avenue SW Star of Maine Circle A E. Miller First Street O. F. Quick Women of Moose Moose Hall Modern Woodman Linden Camp Modern Woodmen of America Second Avenue SE Dempsy Jones Ben Bainow

P T A Meeting Postponed and Agenda Noted

Taylor P T A postpones its regular meeting from Thursday to Tuesday evening December 6 with fathers invited. Franklin P T A will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 in the school library to discuss Adolescent Well Being with Dr B L Knight and Prof L E Garwood, plus reading by Mrs H F Ohman.

Taylor Taylor P T A Dee 6 Franklin Franklin PT A B L. Knight L E Garwood Coe H F Ohman Atate Reading

Miss Melba Mentzer Wed Thanksgiving Morning

Melba Mentzer married Fred G. Kettler on Thanksgiving morning at ten. She is a Coe College graduate and formerly a member of Chi Omega sorority.

Fred G. Kettler Melba Mentzer Coe College Chi Omega Sorority

School meeting invites teachers and music program

English and Latin teachers will be introduced and school music is also being arranged for the meeting Members and friends are invited to be present.

Roosevelt P T A Meeting Shows Home Making Topic

Roosevelt PTA will hold a Wednesday meeting starting with a brief business session in the cafeteria. Mrs. JM Tallman will discuss Home Making A Profession, Mrs. W G Basler will sing two songs, and Mrs. George Buchan will deliver a humorous reading. A short recreation period will follow.

Roosevelt

St Gertrude’s Society to Meet at Elmhurst Drive Home

St Gertrude's society of St Matthew's church will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Ray Phelan 1251 Elmhurst drive NE Wednesday at 8 pm. Mrs E L Patterson will be assistant hostess.

St. Gertrude's Society St. Gertrude’s Society St Matthew's Church Ray Phelan Elmhurst Drive E. L. Patterson

Riverside card party and social notices from St Marys Rosary group

Riverside hosts a Rosary society card party in the parish hall with Reno Kron and Miss Norma Dautrenont winning euchre and consolation prizes to Mrs. Mary Droll and Miss Zelda Shebeck. Delta Delt club hosts a bridge afternoon at Mrs. R. H. Heitzman with top honors to Mrs. William H. Cress and prizes to Mrs. William Griffin and Mrs. R. Co. Knight. Next meeting hosted by Mrs. William Griffin. Dec 6 Marion Droll held a party at Mr and Mrs A Knittel home. Irene Beranek won treasure hunt prize among attendees listed.

Rosary Society St. Mary's Church Euchre Reno Kron Norma Dautrenont Mary Droll Zelda Shebeck Delta Delt Club R. H. Heitzman William H. Cress William Griffin R. Co. Knight H. Sommers R. C. Knight Ivan McCreedy William H Cress Ernest Salladay C. J. Karefi E. E. Blythe Fred C. Kron J. P. Quinn Roy G. Miller John L. Deatsch Marion Droll

North English Bridge Club Meets at Kline Home

The North English dinner bridge club was entertained Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs A J Kline with high score by Mrs E C Westphal and C R Off and low by Mr and Mrs Roy Evans. Mrs Jack Lavelle hosted the bridge group another Monday.

A J. Kline E. C Westphal C R Off Roy Evans Jack Lavelle John V Thomas Dorothy Geiger Anna Stages Tony Prandy Williamsburg W. Cochrane Anna Hohmshell James H Stages Anna Prandy Jim Lindsley Philathean Club Frank Allen W. W Lawler A C. Schoenthaler Sherwood Swain Wellman

Wizard of Oz to Be Given for Children Dec 17

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club dramatic art department restarts a second series with The Wizard of Oz to be staged at the State theater on December 17 after a matinee. The cast includes Aunt Em Mrs C L Gunn Dorothy Dorothea Dolson Scarecrow Mrs Leo Powell Tin Woodman Mrs J N Norris Cowardly Lion Mrs Joe Lembke Witch of the North Mrs Don Atherton Witch of the West Miss Marjorie Muench Glinda Mrs H W Eliason and Wizard Mr G McKibben. Tryouts selected Billy Sinaiko Dicky Switzer Harlan Rostrum as Munchkins and Betty Ormsby as Glinda's page. Rehearsals occur daily at the clubhouse.

Dramatic Art Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club State Theater Aunt Em C. L. Gunn Uncle Henry Joe Sinaiko Dorothy Dorothea Dolson Leo Powell Tin Woodman J N. Norris Joe Lembke Don Atherton Marjorie Muench Guardian of the Gates Oliver Wilson A.G Brown G . McKibben Glinda H. W Eliason Billy Sinaiko Dicky Switzer Harlan Rostrum Munchkins Betty Ormsby

Marriages and society notes stir Washington calendar

Washington society pages report the marriage of William Holland of St Louis to Mildred Coombs of St Louis in St Louis on Navy 23. Other items note White Shrine officer instruction in Washington January 11, Christmas parties, club elections, and social events. Also listed are marriages of Reba Garrett to Charley West in Pel Myra, and Willis Ferguson of Lebanon Indiana to Iane Pritsch of Sheridan.

William Holland St Louis W. A. Holland Mildred Coombs St. Louis Navy Holland Commercial Savings Bank State School of Instruction E. E. Stutsman Claude Tucker Business and Professional Women's Club Daughters of the Union Veterans Reba Garrett George Garrett Charley Earl Kephart Jake Wenger G. W. Klein Dorcas Society St Paul’s Evangelical Church Henry Witthoft Liliam Knottnerus Roy Finke Klein

Oxford PTA Meeting and Social Gatherings Selected

The Oxford Parent-Teacher association met at the school house with student performances in songs recitations and a talk on adolescent life. Hosts Mr and Mrs James Holland entertained relatives for a dinner honoring Mrs Margaret Cadogen of Santa Clara California.

Parent-Teacher Association Eleanor Sedlacek Holland Bernice Dohna Iek Loraine Clearers Dewey Worthman Anarel Jones James Holland Margaret Cadogen Santa Clara Calif

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Across Local Area

Thanksgiving gatherings hosted by residents of Lowden and nearby towns included Dr and Mrs F Rugger hosting Mr and Mrs A H Klein and family plus Elmore Minnesota visitors. Other homes welcomed Penningroth and Johnson families, plus the Conrad clan from London and the Rutenbeck family. Legion auxiliary carnival proceeds awarded to Louis Koch Mrs E J Rutenbeck and O C Pancratz. Mrs CG Kroemer hosted a quilting party with luncheon served by Mrs Hugo Meier and Mrs Herbert Kroemer.

Lowden F Rugger A. H. Klein E. Klein Dorothy Oakland Elmore Minn W. F. Penningroth Grover Penningworth Clarence Dale Johnson Monticello Ralph Penningworth Charles Charles Conrad London Herman Cassier Wilma Dorothy Mildred Blue Herman August Hoeltke Anton Hoeltke E. J. Rutenbeck Bernice Edward Rutenbeck Sarah Stevenson Lost Nation Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Louis Koch O. C Pancratz CG. E. Kroemer Hugo Meier Herbert Kroemer

Williamsburg Social Notes Highlight Presbyterian Guild and Clubs

Mrs. S. D. Blythe hosted friends at her country home while Mrs. H. B. Claypool won high bridge score. Presbyterian guild held annual praise service led by Mrs. James Oliver as devotionals by Mrs. G. L. Gallaher. Miss Teresa Humphrey sang the offertory and solos with Dorothy Pugh on piano. Luncheon served by multiple hostesses. Christian Endeavor group met in church social rooms led by Jeanett Harrington and team. Chestnut club held regular meeting at Nadine Mullnix home with officers listed. Woman’s Relief Corps reported on district convention in Vinton with thirteen members present.

S. D. Blythe H. B. Claypool Presbyterian Guild James Oliver G. L. Gallaher Teresa Humphrey E M. McGrew James B. Hodgson Dorothy Pugh Charles Norton FE. W. Edwards Joe Yates Carl Durr A. H Evans Henry Pierce Len Misbach Ellen Chase Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Jeanett Harrington Gladys Misbach Stella Thomas Kathryn Roberts Chestnut Club Nadine Mullnix Mildred Reader Nadine Hapgood Gladys Cook Woman's Relief Corps Vinton Mary Scholl Williamsburg Corps

Kalona Alpha club hosts Colonial Customs study at Mrs Snodgrass home

Kalona residents heard a lesson on Colonial Customs with a long list of guests including Mrs Guengerich Hochestetler Bragg Tilden Beck Skola Mellinger Snyder Feldman Knerr Hesselchwerdt Miller Michum O Laughlin Grady Swartzendruber Rogers Allen Snyder and Coffin of Ames. R E Adams hosted a contract bridge group with Edith Welte Bragg Rogers Tilden Mellinger Knerr Mel linger and Knerr attending. High score went to Mrs Ernest Felzke.

Alpha Club H. V. Snodgrass Dan J. Guengerich Vv. G. Hochestetler C. E. Bragg C. G. Tilden H. Vv. Beck F. E. Skola Elsie Mellinger W. R. Snyder Guy Feldman T. V. Knerr E. J. Hesselchwerdt Fred Miller J. R. Michum J. F. O'Laughlin Ivo Grady J. R. Swartzendruber O. L. Rogers B. F. Allen A. G. Snyder R. W. Fillmore Coffin Ames R. E. Adams Contract Bridge Club Edith Welte H. A. Mellinger Amos Mellinger

Eastern Star officers host dinner in Columbus Junction

Mrs. William Gilkey head of Emma Beckman chapter hosts local officers and Mr and Mrs Harry Russell of Winfield at dinner Friday. Misses Carma Duncan and Ruth Anwyl assist. Mrs H Lee Huston presented a gift to Mrs Gilkey. Chapter CX of PEO gathered and Helen Orr presided on history making themed paper. Thanksgiving social noted at Whatsoever Methodist church with multiple local families attending.

William Gilkey Emma Beckman Order of Eastern Star of Columbus Tf. Lee Huston Helen Orr H. B. Thomas M. Overholt

Thanksgiving guests travel across towns to Oakdale

Oakdale Dr J Edwards hosted cousins from Glenwood on Wednesday. The Edwards family welcomed Charles Edwards and Mrs Edwards from Tipton for dinner. C A Wissler family guests included Miss Orvettr Wissler and Fred Barnes of Quincy TJ, plus Waldo Wissler of Davenport and Charles Novotny with his daughter from Cedar Rapids. Beatrice Voigt spent Thanksgiving in Town City. Mary Clark visited Cedar Rapids to be with sister Florence C Dutton.

J .A. Edwards Glenwood Charles Edwards Cedar Rapids Florence C Dutton

New Inter Church Chorus To Present Program Tonight

A Thanksgiving musical service by the Inter Church chorus gathers singers from St Pauls First Lutheran and other city choirs. The program at First Lutheran includes organ prelude prayer by Rev Gent and multiple anthems with soloists Gretchen Roy Norman Emerson Carl Zhanek and others under director Mrs L B Graham with Miss Marjorie Hungerford assisting organist.

St. Paul's Church First Lutheran Church J J. Gent Randegaer Rogers Gretchen Roy Norman Emerson Carl Zhanek Gretchaninoff Randegser Soldlet Mia Hazel Walters Fisher Bolo Bowers Mise Irma Popelka Jerusalem Maunder Homer Hill Stevenson E Benediction Posilude L. B. Graham Marjorie Hungerford

Mrs Dunham Hosts Lakamana Club Event

Mrs Matherine Dunham of 715 Second Avenue SE hosted the Lakamana club, which aims to do a good deed each month. In early November eleven new garments were handed to Miss Jane Boyd for distribution. Attending were Mrs F E Wing, Mrs Libbie Bizek, Mrs R L Stoner, Mrs E B Gable, Mrs L R Simon, Mrs Joseph Navratil, Mrs E J DeFore, Mrs J A Mcs Gow an, and Mrs J Cimburek.

Matherine Dunham Second Avenue SE Lakamana Club Jane Boyd F. E. Wing Libbie Bizek R. L. Stoner E. B. Gable L. R. Simon Joseph Navratil

Week End Guests Visit Davenport Family

Mrs G H Peck and her son Pete of Davenport are visiting Mrs Mildred Hardin at 342%3 Sixth Avenue SW during the week end.

G. H. Peck Pete Davenport

Belle Plaine Club Luncheon at Mrs Niles Home

The Belle Plaine club will meet on Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. J. B. Niles located at 368 Seventeenth Street SE.

Belle Plaine Club J. B. Niles Seventeenth Street

Delta residents visit kin in Iowa and Minnesota

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Foster spent Thursday in Des Moines with Mrs. Foster’s brother and family. Dr. and Mrs. D. L. Grothan and daughter Gertrude went Wednesday to Windom Minnesota to visit Dr Grothan’s sister. They returned Friday. Miss Elsie Greenlee and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Hasty of Des Moines spent the Thanksgiving vacation in Delta. Mrs. Pearl Eastburn of Iowa City visiting with her son Ralph Eastburn and daughter Mrs. R. O. Vernon, who will entertain today in honor of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Williams of Cedar Rapids spent Thanksgiving in the Winfield Chandler home. Large Thanksgiving dinners were hosted by Eli Whisler, George Greenlee, and FE L Root with the Wharton family.

W. R. Foster Des Moines Ralph Eastburn R. O. Vernon Vernon Dave Willams Cedar Rapids Winfield Chandler Eli Whisler George Greenlee FE. L. Root Wharton

Astraman Club Plans Christmas Party and Meetings

Onslow The Astraman club met Friday with Mrs Irene Macaulay and Mrs Lou Barnes the president presiding plans were made for the Christmas party December 16 at the home of Mrs Etta Kennedy the next meeting will be December 2 at the home of Mrs Fannie Hicks

Astraman Club Irene Macaulay Lou Barnes Etta Kennedy Fannie Hicks

Wheatland Wedding of Mabel Meyer and Edgar Beuthien

In Wheatland at St. Pauls Reformed Church parsonage, Mabel Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs William Meyer and Edgar Beuthien son of Mr and Mrs John Beuthien wed on a Wednesday afternoon. Rev Bernhart Fresenberg officiated with Miss Hilda Beuthien and John Meyer as attendants. The bride wore a peach beige silk lace gown and a wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home for immediate family, with a neighbors and friends reception later that evening. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents for the winter.

Mabel Meyer William Meyer Wheatland Edgar Beuthien John Beuthien St. Paul's Reformed Church Bernhart Fresenberg Hilda Beuthien John Meyer Elizabeth Hillman August Hillman Dixon William Rix Hugo Rix Clarence Carl Hillman Emma Schneckloth Davenport Herman Cross Emma Ladies Cinque Club Theodore Jeppe Walter Thiele Emil Koch Ernest .Diedrich Harry Smith

Local Card Parties Celebrate Wins and Moves

Atkins card club met Monday with Mrs. J L Forster as hostess. High scores were won by Mrs. Anna Reis and Miss Elma Mitchell. The English Ladies society of the Lutheran church met Wednesday at the school hall with Mrs. Charles Freemans as hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Hennessey and Mrs. Reis, who will move to Cedar Rapids this week, were honored at a series of parties. Mrs. Lauterwasser entertained Mrs. Hennessey and Mrs. Reis Tuesday evening. Mrs. C C Schlotterbeck and Mrs. Orvie Risdal won prizes in cards. Miss Geraldine Koster gave a party Tuesday evening for Bob Hennessey. Prizes in cards were won by Miss Elsie Krahling and Ralph Stark.

Atkins Card Club J. L. Forster Anna Reis Elma Mitchell English Ladies Society of the Lutheran Church Charles Free Hennessey Reis Cedar Rapids L. Lauterwasser C. C. Schlotterbeck Orvie Risdal Geraldine Koster Bob Hennessey Elsie Krahling Ralph Stark

Armstron​gs and Fashion Row Spark Cedar Rapids Shopping

Shopping With Nancy highlights Armstrong's for frocks and accessories for social events. The column promotes Matlasse crepe gowns, green hues, copper buttons, removable jackets, and chic bright tops, urging readers to compare prices and visit local shops like Kitterman’s, Paris Academy of Beauty, and Dutch Girl milk while noting seasonal gifts and services across Cedar Rapids venues.

Armstrong's

Cedar Rapids stores and services ad blitz in 1940s guide

A dense listing highlights local Cedar Rapids businesses including Armstrongs Store for Women at 220 Second Street BE, Bailey Boet Shop offering footwear and hats, Montrose Hotel, Brne Valley Dairy, Boysen Jewelry Co at 225 Second Street, Roper Gas Ranges at 327 Third Street SE, Chambers Inskeep Optical Co, DeLux Beauty Shop Higley Building, Easters Trenk Luggage Shop, Iowa Electric Light Power heating pads at Security Building, Iowa Theater Beauty Shop, The Killian Co. community institution, Kitterman Cleaner & Presser, Krebs Dairy Foods Dutch Girl products, Modern Button Pleating at 1191% Second Avenue SE, Montieur Studio portrait service, Paris Academy of Beauty at 213 Second Street SE, Morris Sanford Company Shaeffer Pens at 219 Second Street BE, and Troy Laundry at 214 First Street SW. The ad compiles a broad array of goods and services in a single Cedar Rapids utility-style guide.

Easters Trenk & Luggage Shop Second Avenue Iowa Electric Light & Power Co Iowa Theater Beauty Shop Beauticians of Quality Iowa Theater

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clubs I. O. O. F. Hall Second Avenue 5E P. T. A. Meetings Tru Riverside Harmony Cafeteria Washington Iowa K. C. Hall Booster Club City Hall Lloyd Walker Arthur Duensing George Jarrard Martin Whittaker Willis H. Ferguson Lebanon Ind George Ferguson Iane Pritsch Sheridan Walter Pritsch Sheridan Methodist Church A. K Kirk W. L. Pletcher Westfield W. L. Fleether Sheridan High School Asbury College Willmore Ball Teachers College Muncie Ferguson Parsons College Indiana Condensed Milk Company Oxford Edna Doty Ralph Dwyer Womans Catholic Order of Foresters James Falls Winnie Leeney Vera Kelley James Curry Banco Frank Scanlon John Kinney M . E. Baker Charles Kline Milan Newkirk Walter Greathouse George Newkirk Margaret Votroubec Kalona Columbus Junction Whatsoever Society of the Methodist Church R .D. Sinclair E. A. Leonhard J .E. Peters Cor Nella Mary Louise Dorothy Wilmering Mabel Helen Morrison Margaret Bell Nellie Olinger Ervin Williams Raymond Gunnels Keith Robertson Glenn Jarrard Joseph Arthur Herman Wehmeyer Mr. Crooks T. F Wantt J. W. Wykert Margaret John Tucker Cyril Theodore Cline Silvis Oakdale New E. V. Riedesel Charlee Patterson Lul Wiebener Mario Howard Durant Ann Dutton Ernest Diedric Robert Earl Wilmarth Fred Wasob Janice Wi Klahn Minnie Klahn Oxford Junction Harold Klahn E. Wilmarth Massillon Emil Klahn Ann Ehrke George H. Cress Mary Ann Alvin McIlvain Burton I. B. Carolus Stering Reva Martens Xatherin Guenther WeTa WenTin Camp Fire Frida Erwin Martens Atkins Nancy Kitterman's Cedar Rapids Gas CO Montieur Hotel Roosevelt Grant Washington High School Paris Academy OF Beauty Iowa Electric Light and Power CO Bailey Boot Shop Bailey Enzler Frederic DELUX Higley Bldg Lillian Suecy Dial &410 Morris Sanford Killian’s Paris Dobbs Boyson Jewelry Troy Laundry TROY Blue Valley Dairy Blue Valley Iowa Theatre Beauty Shop Vogue CG. Chambers Inskeep CO Cedar Rapids Gazette Bailey Boet Shop Second Street Montrose Hotel Brne Valley Dairy Boysen Jewelry Co Roper Gas Ranges Third Street SE Chambers Inskeep Optical Co DeLux Beauty Shop Killian Co Third Avenue SE Kitterman's Cleaner & Presser Third Avenue Krebs Dairy Foods First Avenue E Modern Button & Pleating Co Montieur Studio Morris Sanford Company Shaeffer Pens
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