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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1938

Page

3

U C T Banquet Highlighted by Sundberg Visit in Cedar Rapids

Oscar W Sundberg of Fort Dodge grand counselor of the United Commercial Travelers of Iowa will be the honored guest at Cedar Rapids council No 161 annual banquet Saturday at 6 p m in the Roosevelt hotel Initiation services and a dance follow The council pursues 35 new members before Dec 1 and each member is asked to bring a new member to the business meeting at 4 30 p m Women meet at 2 p m and will join the men at 6 p m Mrs J L Parker leads the women's program Dancing begins at 9 30 p m with an orchestra on the roosevelt hotel program

Oscar W. Sundberg Fort Dodge United Commercial Travelers of Iowa Cedar Rapids Council Roosevelt Hotel International Cooperation J. L. Parker Carl Nitzel Order

Banking banquet foresees housing as future wealth in Iowa

J F McDermott of First National Bank of Omaha told 126 bankers at the Montrose hotel meeting of Benton Johnson Jones Cedar and Linn counties that housing activity will balance the budget and spur wealth. He urged uniform banking hours and noted overtime records as 44 hour week rules loom while praising American resilience and constitutional democracy.

J. F. McDermott First National Bank of Omaha Creighton University Montrose Hotel Benton Johnson, Jones Cedar Linn McDermott Iowa Roosevelt Omaha United States Mr. McDermott America

Breakfast hostess Mrs Beems entertains Cedar Rapids visitors

Mrs Clark A Beems hosted a morning breakfast at 11 30 in Cedar Rapids Iowa at her home 377 Twenty first Street SE. Guests included numerous local ladies and Mrs Fred Butler of Lewis helped with coffee. Mrs Frederick M Pownall of Iowa City spoke on Writing as a Career to the Scribblers group of the Junior League at Mrs J K Von Lackum home.

Frederick M. Pownall Iowa City Scribblers Junior League of Cedar Rapids J. K. von Lackum Twenty-third Street Cedar Rapids Country Club Pownall

Tea honors Mrs Teeters from St. Louis in Elderkin home

Mrs. David M. Elderkin hosted a small tea at 2120 E avenue NE on Tuesday honoring her mother Mrs. W. R. Teeters of St. Louis. Also present were Mrs A. A. Elderkin, Mrs R. E. Mac Danel and Mrs. Max T. Bromwell.

David M. Elderkin E Avenue NE W. R. Teeters St. Louis Teeters A. A. Elderkin R. E. Mac Danel Max T. Bromwell

Mrs Oliver Longueville and Mrs Belle Butterfield Return from Chicago

Mrs Oliver Longueville of Mont rose hotel and Mrs Belle Butterfield of 345 Park Terrace SE returned Tuesday after spending the weekend in Chicago with relatives and friends.

Oliver Longueville Montrose Hotel Belle Butterfield Park Terrace SE Chicago

Sponsors Form Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Group

Sponsors of the Camp Fire groups in Cedar Rapids gathered at First Presbyterian to organize a sponsors' group. Mrs. Wilson C. Fernow was elected chairman, Mrs. Bernard E. Warner vice-chairman and program chair, and Mrs. R. Johnston secretary and scribe. They set bimonthly meetings with the next in January and will assist with Christmas carolling as their first project.

Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Church Wilson C. Fernow Bernard E. Warner R. Johnston

Mothers plan doll wardrobe project with church group

Mothers and members of the Pazeta and Tataloli Camp Fire groups met at Westminster Presbyterian Church to cut and plan Christmas doll wardrobes. Guardians Mrs. J. S. Skien and Mrs. H. J. Beals invited mothers to meet at 2 30. Mrs. Work, assistant guardian, and members served refreshments at the close.

Westminster Presbyterian Church J. S. Skien H. J. Beals Work

Home Builders Study Group Discusses Land and Neighbors

Cedar Rapids Woman’s club Home Builders’ study group met Monday at 1.15 p.m. at the club house for a lesson on Land and Neighbors. J. P. Frederikson, landscape architect, urged careful site selection stressing future value, neighborhood, schools, paving, sewer, drainage, salability and growth.

Cedar Rapids

Mrs DeWulf Honored On Surprise Bridge and 500 Party

A group gathered at Frances DeWulf's home at 1215 First Street SW Monday evening for a surprise bridge and 500 party. Attendees included Martha Lynch Gayle Dew Ann Hobota Alma Splichal Juanita Cisler Lucille Blagdon Euphemie Harris Mary Nolan Sue Kovacik Helen McLees Essie Hilton Helen Klima Lillian Waddington Emily Gantz Ethel Augustine Margaret Milenda.

Frances DeWulf First Street Martha Lynch Gayle Dew Ann Hobota Alma Splichal Juanita Cisler Lucille Blagdon Euphemie Harris Mary Nolan Sue Kovacik Helen McLees Essie Hilton Helen Klima Lillian Waddington Emily Gantz Ethel Augustine Margaret Milenda

Cub Mothers Meeting at Chamber of Commerce

The Cub mothers will meet Friday at 1 30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce for a community gathering and update on group activities.

Chamber of Commerce

Beethoven Club To Meet Thursday Programme Listed

Foreigners in America will be the subject studied by Beethoven club members Thursday at 10 a.m at the Y W C A after a board meeting at 9 15 a.m Del Boegel will lead current events and Nelle Erwin will present the program notes Cora Fisher is group leader The arranged program includes Three Noels five sketches in sepia firefly and others featuring Marian Bauer Ruth McGuire Harriet Miller and more entered among the performers

America Beethoven Club del Boegel Nelle Erwin Cora Fisher Marian Bauer Ruth McGuire Harriet Miller Walter Damrosch Burke Old New England Edmund’ Severn Adolph Weidig Alma Turechek Ernest Bloch Frederick Brock Lois Brown Grace Marek Gavotte Louis Victor Baar Ruth Massey Adela Vyskoell H Miskimen Ernest “Hutcheson Eleanor Houts Virginia Moore

Mrs Hornung Visits Sister in Glencoe

Mrs J C Hornung of Glencoe Illinois is spending a week with her sister Mrs William F Johnes at 1816 Fifth Avenue SE.

J. C. Hornung Glencoe, Ill William F. Johnes Fifth Avenue SE

Industrial Girls Club to Hear Mr Janowsky

Max Janowsky of the Killian company will speak on Linens at a meeting of the Industrial Girls club Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Y W C A A club supper at 6 p m will be followed by a business session Supper reservations may be made by phoning the Y W C A by 10 a m Thursday.

Max Janowsky Killian Company Industrial Girls Club Y.W.C.A

St Johns Hosts Camp Fire and Blue Bird Groups for Girls

St John's Episcopal church organizes two groups for younger girls. A Camp Fire group is led by guardian Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer with sponsors Mrs. Glenn W. Hopkins Mrs. A R Zuercher and Mrs. Charles Stroppel. Members meeting Mondays include Mary Davidson Elizabeth Stroppel Susan Walter Anne Selden and others. A Blue Bird group for younger girls is sponsored by Mrs. Edward M. Soboda Jr Mrs Raymond S Johnston and Mrs. L P Boudreaux with guardian Mrs Charles Clark. Members include Jane Hickenlooper Suzanne Salter Betty Hopkins Joan Killian Catherine Yuill Joyce Skinner Joan Johnston Patty Boudreaux Sue Randall Nancy Soboda Louann Clark Dorothy Ratner. Blue Birds meet after school Thursday at the church for those interested.

St. John’s Episcopal Church van Vechten Shaffer Glenn W. Hopkins A. R. Zuercher Charles Stroppel Mary Davidson Elizabeth Stroppel Susan Walter Anne Selden Susan Shaffer Glennys Hopkins Betsy Fontana Ellen Montgomery Barbara Lick Sally Zuercher Carol Jean Boudreaux Blue Bird Edward M. Soboda Raymond S. Johnston L. P. Boudreaux Charles Clark The Guardian Jane Hickenlooper Suzanne Salter Betty Hopkins Joan Killian Catherine Yuill Joyce

Christmas Luncheon at First Congregational Church

The women of the First Congregational church will hold a Christmas luncheon Friday at 1 p.m. at the church with Mrs. O H Daniel in charge. Mrs. Charles T Hickok leads devotions, a Christmas drama by Mrs George M Newland features Barbara Carter Elma Fern Samuelson and others, and Mrs E O Samuelson will lead Christmas carol singing.

Woman's Association of the First Congregational Church O. H. Daniel Caroline Tufts Charles T. Hickok George M. Newland Barbara Carter Elma Fern Samuelson Ronald Moore Edward Lee E. O. Samuelson

Surprise party honors Mrs. Archie Douda at club gathering

A Sunday evening surprise party honored Mrs. Archie Douda hosted by her club. A picnic supper was served, bridge played, and a gift presented. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Downer, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sopousek, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Reed of Fairfax, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hach, Mr. and Mrs. Wendol Pavlicek, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rozek, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stepanek, Archie Douda, Mrs. Mary Pavlicek, and Arlen and Roland Douda.

Archie Douda

Brodie Hosts Holiday Supper for Pratt Visit

Mr and Mrs Mark Brodie on highway 149 entertained Sunday evening in honor of Mrs Pratt's brother Don Pratt of Long Beach visiting his parents Mr and Mrs F W Pratt at Edgewood Fruit Farm route 1 during the holidays. Guests included Amber Mae Stanley Ruth Pratt Kenneth Quass Robins Mary Pratt and Burton Emmons Robins.

Mark Brodie Highway No. 149

Junior Silver Chain Plans Christmas Party Basket

The Junior Silver Chain circle of the King's Daughters met at Kathleen Blau's home 345 Woodland Drive SE Monday evening to arrange a Christmas party and a Christmas basket. Members present were Betty Larson Elaine Nunnally Margaret Allen Edith Sanford Mildred Matteson Muriel Lowe Patty Smith and Betty Ann Erickson.

Silver Chain Circle King's Daughters Kathleen Blau Woodland Drive Betty Larson Elaine Nunnally Margaret Allen Edith Sanford Mildred Matteson Muriel Lowe Patty Smith Betty Ann Erickson

Mary Anderson Weds Francis F Bozanek in Bertram Church

Miss Mary N Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs F G Anderson Mount Vernon married Francis F Bozanek son of Mrs Emily Bozanek Cedar Rapids at Bertram Methodist church Thursday. Rev James Baltz officiated with Rev J B Eyestone assisting. Maid of honor Velma Anderson and best man Emil G Bozanek joined by bridesmaids Dorothy Tilton Barbara Anderson. Flower girl Ramona Jorgensen. Ushers Paul Anderson John M Tosh Jr. The bride wore a slipper satin gown with train and veil. roses in her bouquet. After ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at 118 Twenty seventh Street Drive SE Cedar Rapids.

Bertram Methodist Church Mary N. Anderson F. G. Anderson Mount Vernon Francis F. Bozanek Emily Bozanek Cedar Rapids James Baltz J. B. Eyestone Velma Anderson Emil G. Bozanek Dorothy Tilton Barbara Anderson Ramona Jorgensgn Paul Anderson John M. Tosh, Jr Marvin Harmon Amos Berry McKinley High School Armstrong Clothing Company Bozanek Quaker Oats Company Washington High School Cedar Rapids Business College Twenty-seventh Street Drive

Nina-Chinka Camp Fire Council Fire Held at Eunice Hill Home

Members of the Nina-Chinka Camp Fire group gathered Monday at guardian Mrs A I Mason s home in Eunice Hill to open the ceremonial with flame colored tapers for work health and love. Assistant guardian Marjorie Nicholls awarded Trail Seeker pins and Firemaker rank to Norma Lou Haegg.

Nina-Chinka A. I. Mason C Avenue NE Eunice Hill Mary Lou Moorman Cornelia Polansky Marjorie Nicholls Shirley Long Lucy Larcom Donna Marie Uldh Dorothy Roupe Miss Nicholls Rank Norma Lou Haegg The Guardian Donna Marie Ulch

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Erma Dahlstrand Before Wed Wedding

Miss Erma Dahlstrand was honored at a Monday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Hubert Wamser at 124 Tenth Street NE. Cards were played and refreshments served for attendees including Mesdames Klima Svec Jungman Miller Nepras Kremenak Wamser Kubik Mundel of Elberon.

Erma Dahlstrand Frank Mandel Hubert Wamser Tenth Street Carl Klima Joseph Svec Charles Jungman A. Miller Otto Nepras A. Kremenak A. S. Wamser Wesley Kubik Charles Mundel Elberon

Cultus Club to Meet Thursday at 2 30 P.M.

The Cultus club will gather Thursday at 2 30 P.M. at Mrs Henry Montillon home 1402 First Avenue W. Mrs R E Heal and Mrs W L Shanklin will lead the program.

Cultus Club Henry Montillon First Avenue R. E. Heal W. L. Shanklin

Sheets Family Returns From Denver Thanksgiving Weekend

Mr and Mrs A E Sheets and their children Marilyn and Bob returned Tuesday from Denver where they spent Thanksgiving weekend with Mrs Sheets mother and three sisters.

A. E. Sheets Twenty-sixth Street Marilyn Bob Denver

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Plans Thursday Picnic Luncheon

The Kappa Delta mothers club will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in the chapter rooms for a picnic luncheon. All mothers of alumnae active and pledge members are invited.

Kappa Delta Mothers Club

Immaculata Circle Hosts Bridge Night at Bever Avenue Home

Misses Gayle Giblin and Margaret Mackin hosted Immaculata circle members Tuesday evening at 1439 Bever Avenue SE. Twelve members attended and played bridge with prizes awarded to Miss Rosaline Collins and Mrs. William Sedlak.

Gayle Giblin Margaret Mackin Immaculata Circle Bever Avenue SE Rosaline Collins William Sedlak

Catholic Current Events Club Meeting Notice

The Catholic Current Events club will meet with Mrs. John Cook at 419 Eighteenth Street SE on Thursday at 2 p.m.

Catholic Current Events Club John Cook Eighteenth Street

Travelers Return To Their Homes After Thanksgiving Trips

Cedar Rapids residents wrap up Thanksgiving travel with returning families from California and the east. Mrs. John M. Ely and daughter Helen Ely visited Santa Barbara Pasadena and Laguna while in California. Susan Ely accompanied by the Brown family attended the Cornell Penn game in Philadelphia. The Files family returns from Syracuse to plan their near future home.

Cedar Rapids John M. Ely First Avenue E California Helen Ely Scripps College Santa Barbara Pasadena Laguna W. J. Brown Susan Cornell Philadelphia Bill Brown David Brown Elizabeth N. J David New York Henry M. Files Blake Boulevard Syracuse N. Y

Puckett Bridge Club Hosts Dinner at Wurster Tea Room

Mr and Mrs Bertram Puckett of 2400 Bever avenue SE will host members of their bridge club for dinner and bridge at Mrs Wurster's tea room Wednesday evening.

Bertram Puckett Bever Avenue

Friwoto Camp Fire Meeting At Garfield School

Eleven members attended the Friwoto Camp Fire group meeting at Garfield school Tuesday. President Caroline Burrows presided and Loree Chapman called the roll. A council fire was set for December 6 at Kathleen Robinsons home.

Garfield Caroline Burrows Rell Loree Chapman Kathleen Robinson

Fourth-Nighters Plan Holiday Dance at YMCA

The Fourth-Nighters meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the YMCA to plan a holiday dance. Mixed badminton and music are planned for members. Employed or college people may join ping pong or dance at 8 30 p.m.

I. H. N. circle of the King’s Daughters Meets for Dessert Luncheon

Members of the I. H. N. circle of the King’s Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon with Mrs T C Baker at 2345 D avenue NE. Members are asked to be prepared to sew.

I. H. N. Circle of the King's Daughters T. C. Baker D Avenue NE

Junior Hadassah Meeting Set for Wednesday Evening

The Junior Hadassah plans a Wednesday 8 p.m. gathering at the I Y P L club rooms. President Miss Selma Berg calls members to attend for important business.

Hadassah I.Y.P.L Selma Berg

Service Circle meets at St Luke's Hospital for sewing

The Service Circle of the King's Daughters will gather Thursday at 1 pm at St Luke's Hospital to sew. Members plan to complete orders and discuss upcoming charity activities.

The King's Daughters St. Luke's Hospital

Beta Delphian Meeting at Montrose Hotel

Beta Delphian will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Montrose hotel.

Beta Delphian Montrose Hotel

Old-Fashioned Griddle Cakes and Simple Menus

Recipe fragment lists Old-Fashioned Griddle Cakes with flour baking powder salt and milk, mixed two minutes and cooked on a griddle. Also outlines Chili Meat Balls with ground steak rice and tomato simmered twenty five minutes, and a Green Salad with lettuce chicory cabbage with garlic rubbed bowl and chilling.

Four Die as Jetliner Strands After Radio Hazard

In a fatal sea crash off Point Reyes a United Airlines jet lost its bearings amid strong radio signals. Four men and a young woman perished. the pilot and a passenger survived as rescuers investigated the "too good" radio reception phenomenon. A cabin crew member disappeared amid the surf.

San Francisco Point Reyes United Airlines Oakland

Wisconsin Democrats Demand Patronage Help to Oust La Follette

Wisconsin Democratic leaders demand federal patronage control as a first step to defeat U S Senator Robert M La Follette in 1940. State Chairman W D Carroll accuses the La Follette progressive group of taking thousands of federal jobs weakening the Democratic Party.

Chicago Wisconsin Democrats U. S Robert M. la Follette W. D. Carroll Prairie du Chien James A. Farley la Follette Progressive Organization la Follette Progressives Democratic Party Democratic Organization

German scientists find bread keeps fresh in carbonic acid atmosphere

German scientists report bread and yeast raised pastry remain fresh for longer if promptly cooled to 30 degrees Celsius in a carbonic acid atmosphere, suggesting a novel method for extending shelf life.

Propaganda Clouding Business Says Testimony

A Senate profit sharing committee hearing featured F. J. Moss of the American Sash and Door Co claiming profits taxes harmed business. Moss alleged $9 billion in capital confiscated as corporations paid $18 billion in taxes from 1931 to 1936. He noted widespread false propaganda and disputed party fault, while Sen. Herring reported nearly 500 profit sharing plans in operation.

Washington Senate Profit Sharing Committee F. J. Moss American Sash and Door Company Kansas City Vandenberg Mich Herring

Sun Spots Signal Magnetic Storms Ahead

I M Leavitt of Cook Observatory reports counting 3 000 000 000 square miles of sun spots during a nine hour observation on Tuesday. He warns that such activity indicates magnetic storms brewing and affecting radio signals.

Philadelphia I. M. Leavitt Cook Observatory

DeMolays Announce Dance Chaperons For Saturday

DeMolays sponsor a Shrine Temple dance Saturday night with chaperons led by Mayor and Mrs K Hahn. The list continues with Mr and Mrs A L Taylor and others. Frankie Masters and his band will provide music featuring Bell Tone rhythm and recent compositions like Ring Dem Bell Tones. Masters, arranger Carl Bean, has been nationally popular since 1934.

Donald C. Westcott

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OEES Mrs Clark A. Beems Butler Robert B. Davis Warren B. P. Lattner Wallace Darling Sumner H. Foster Tudor W. Wilder Forrest W. Stewart Ernest W. Curtin Arthur W. Erskine Paul S. Ray Carl N. Ettinger Joseph H. Kitchin C. Louis Fontana Gordon Fennell R. D. Taylor Homer C. Maxwell J. Harold Horan John C. Reid Karl P. Blaise M. S. Hallman Davenport Brown Harriett Swain Mrs. Elderkin Camp Fire Home Builders’ Group Dewulf Turner Mortuary Hornung W. F. Johnes MR. Janowsky ST. John's First Congregational Honor Mrs. Douda Don, Pratt Junior Silver Chain Mary Anderson Nina-Chinka Group A. E. Sheets Home K. D. Mothers Club Immaculata Bertram Pucketts I. I. N. Circle Junior Hadassah Mre Alexander George Fim Civil Aeronautics Authority Thomas O. Hardin CAA Safety Board Charles Stead Australia Portland Salt Lake Sacramento Bobby Clay Isadore Edelstein Stead Edelstein Badger Democrats Bob la Follette Fabs Laundry CO Lalnutwells DG Cleane US Ana Shone Ci Iouienens Third Street SE Virginia Schoby DeMolays American Institute of Laundering McKabe Perma McKate 2Nd Ave 2Nd ST Sephone Brammer's Brammer, Inc 3D St. SE
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