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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1932

Page

8

Fall opening of the Little Gallery tea

The Little Gallery in Cedar Rapids opens its fall season with an exhibition of notable works. A tea from 2 to 5 p.m. features hostesses Mrs. Luther A. Brewer, Mrs. Charles Svoboda, Mrs. Robert B. Davis, and Miss Barbara Douglas. Visitor Mrs. Chris Glasell of Dubuque will have paintings on display in the Palmer room. Edward B. Rowan remains gallery director. Mrs. E W Spence and others plan to attend Des Moines garden club federation events this week.

Cedar Rapids Little Gallery Luther A. Brewer Charles Svoboda Robert B. Davis Barbara Douglas Chris Glasell Dubuque Palmer Room Edward B. Rowan Garden Federation National Council of State Garden Club Federations Des Moines Isex E. W. Spence National Council of State Garden Club Joseph H. Brewer Grand Rapids Mich Michigan Federation of Garden Clubs

Mrs. Jordan Named Local Captain For Bridge Tournament

Mrs. Carl F. Jordan of 2121 Linden Drive SE has been appointed by the national association as game captain for Cedar Rapids bridge tournament participation. Location for play is undetermined pending number of players and final arrangements.

Jordan Carl F. Jordan Linden Drive National Association Cedar Rapids

Needlework Guild Tuesday Tea For Section Presidents

Cedar Rapids Needlework Guild invites section presidents to a Tuesday 3 PM tea at Mrs. Charles W. Bingham’s home to receive gar ment collection equipment and reports. The guild will observe Needlework Guild week October 10 15 with aim to finish collections by late October for needy recipients. 1 000 local members, require two new garments to join, and memorialize founder Mrs John Wood Stewart.

Lework Guild Charles W. Bingham First Avenue E Grover Cleveland Preston John Wood Stewart Needlework Guild Cedar Rapids Edward H. Smith Paul H. Huston W. H. Dunshee Esther Olmsted R. S. Milner Frances Bailey John M. Ristine Marguerite Reid T. T. Lynch W. L. Phipps Frances Wolfe Ella Merriman Taylor Carpenter Arthur Poe Frank Zanka Bertha Wallace J. M. Levin Nell Cherry J. H. Johnson C. H. Stark George Morden Woman’s Club Section H. S. Josselyn

Agnes Groat to Wed David Pratt Engagement Revealed

Miss Agnes Groat daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Groat of 601 Twentieth Avenue SW will marry David L Pratt son of Mr and Mrs Fred F Pratt. The engagement was announced at a party with twenty one guests and shows Oct 22 as the wedding date. Prizes for characterizations of Good Old School Days were awarded to Madora Murtaugh Hazel Williams and others.

Agnes Groat John E. Groat Twentieth Avenue David L. Pratt Fred F. Pratt Miss Groat Madora Murtaugh Hazel Williams F. W. Pratt John Groat

White Cross society to meet for luncheon at Mrs Wickersham

The White Cross society opens its season with a luncheon at 1900 First avenue E hosted by Mrs. Chase Wickersham. assisting are Mrs. H. L. Walker and Mrs. D. W. Warren. Lunch precedes the customary business meeting.

White Cross Society Chase Wickersham First Avenue E H. L. Walker D. W. Warren Wickersham

Stubbs Family Vacation Plans Include Kansas City Stop

Mrs. Lurton H. Stubbs and her daughter Miss Mary Stubbs of 358 Woodland Drive SE will motor to Kansas City Missouri for several days with relatives. They will return late in the week and be joined in St. Joseph by Mrs. Harvey McClary who will accompany them back.

Lurton H. Stubbs Mary Stubbs Woodland Drive Kansas City St. Joseph, Mo Harvey McClary

Mrs Ferris to Spend Week With Henning Family

Mrs Wayne Ferris arrives today with her children Patsy Earl and Wayne Jr to stay a week with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Henning at 1730 Second Avenue SE. Mr Ferris will join them later this week.

Wayne Ferris Patsy Earl and Wayne, Jr Hampton W. C. Henning Second Avenue SE Ferris

Local residents return from Chicago trips

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hilman of 834 Third Avenue SE have returned from Chicago after a several day visit last week. Mrs. Robert S. Cook of 222 Crescent Street SE also spent a few days in Chicago during the same period.

C. F. Hilman Third Avenue SE Chicago Robert 5. Cook Crescent Street SE

Shakespeare Club to dramatize Act I of Muca Ado About Nothing

The Monday Shakespeare club plans a Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs. L. H. Gardner's home 1945 B avenue NE to dramatize Act I of Muca Ado About Nothing with members presenting scenes.

Monday Shakespeare Club L. H. Gardner B Avenue NE

Alpha Del hian Holds First Meeting at Elks Club

The first meeting of Alpha Del hian will be held at the Elks club. A lesson on the development of music will be conducted. F. R. is president of Alpha.

Alpha Delhian Elks Club F. R Alpha

Paris Oil Official and Family Plan New York Visit

Mr and Mrs Walter Michael Jeanes and children Ellen and Mary Frances depart Friday for New York to brief visit Mrs Jeanes sister Helen Duke and return to Paris France where Mr Jeanes serves as coordination director of the Paris office for Standard Oil company In New York City they will stay with Mrs Jeanes aunt and uncle Mrs Woodward Greene and Mr Greene.

Walter Michael Jeanes Ellen Mary Frances New York Paris France New York City Jeanes Woodward K. Greene Helen Duke C Avenue NE Standard Oil Company

Miss Knox and friends visit Champaign for football game

Miss Edith Knox Miss Marian Smith and Miss Jane La Plante accompanied Charles S Knox to Champaign on Friday and attended the Coe Illinois football game Saturday. They are spending the weekend with Miss Knox’s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Dan Swannell.

Edith Knox Marian Smith Jane la Plante Charles S. Knox Champaign Coe- Illinois Miss Knox Dan Swannell

Cedar Rapids Bird Club Meeting At Coe College

The Cedar Rapids Bird club will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in room 311 Science hall Coe college Mrs Thomas B Powell will lead the program Anyone interested is invited to attend.

Cedar Rapids Bird Club Science Hall Coe College Thomas B. Powell

Tuesday Art Club Meeting Announces Miscellaneous Topics

The Tuesday Art club will meet with roll call and camera ready proceedings. Members will discuss miscellaneous topics and plan upcoming activities.

Cameaene

Gautschs Host Picnic For Guest Berthena Wetherill

Mr and Mrs L F Gautsch of 263 Highland drive NW entertained friends at a picnic dinner in honor of Mrs Gautschs guest Miss Berthena Wetherill last Tuesday. Rance Bateman of Williamsport PA accompanied her and planned visits with his uncles in Dubuque before returning home.

L. F. Gautsch Highland Drive

Board Meeting Time Changes at Home for the Friendless

The Home for the Friendless board will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 1 p.m. instead of 10 a.m. The fruit apportionment will be held on Tuesday as well.

the Home For the Friendless Fruit Ap

Legion Auxiliary to Meet in Memorial Building Tuesday

The American Legion auxiliary schedules a 8 p.m. meeting Tuesday in the Memorial building with officers to be installed. A board meeting will precede at 7 30.

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building

Miss Arlene Jones Enters New York Assignment

Miss Arlene Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Jones residing at 907 C avenue NW has entered New York for an assignment.

Arlene Jones Walter Jones C Avenue NW New York

Sorority Holds House Warming for Initiated Members

Chi Omega entertained at the Irvilda apartments 1263 First Avenue SE with a house warming Saturday honoring Miss Virginia Admiral and Miss Betty Kitterman, initiated Friday. The evening featured dancing and bridge, with Dean Mary Bell and Professors Ethel Ryan and C W Juanita Jordan in charge of arrangements.

Chi Omega Sorority Irvilda Apartments First Avenue SE Virginia Admiral Betty Kitterman Mary Bell Ethel Ryan C. W. Juanita Jordan

Safely announce marriage of Marion Safely to Glenn Plattenberger

Mr and Mrs A M Safely of 941 Eleventh Street NE announce the marriage of their daughter Marion to Glenn Plattenberger son of Mrs Nellie Plattenberger of Lisbon. The ceremony occurred September 23 in Aledo Illinois with Rev O W Dunnlevy officiating. Marion is a Washington high school graduate class of 31, former Girls Athletic Club member and past Girls and Womens city tennis champion. She has been affiliated with the Quaker Oats basketball team this year. The couple will reside in Lisbon.

A. M. Safely Eleventh Street Marion Glenn Plattenberger Nellie Plattenberger Lisbon Aledo O. W. Dunnlevy Quaker Oats Plattenberger

Edith Haynes Enters University for Senior Year

Miss Edith E Haynes enters the University of Iowa for her senior year after two years at Coe college and one year at Morningside college, a graduate of St Luke s hospital.

Edith E. Haynes University of Iowa Coe College Morningside College Stat St. Luke's Hos

Two Schoen Sisters Move to College Campuses

Miss Eugenie L Schoen left Friday for Chicago to enter the University of Chicago for her senior year. Miss Natalie E Schoen went to Iowa City last week where she is a senior at the university.

Eugenie L. Schoen Forest Drive Chicago University of Chicago Natalie E. Schoen Iowa City

Zeta Chapter Guild Plans Monday Meeting

A regular meeting of Zeta chapter of the University Guild will be held Monday. In addition to a book review by Mrs. M. B. Hallman, Emily Steffen and Viva Rowray will chair topics.

Zeta Chapter The University Guild M. 8. Hallman Emily Steffen Viva Rowray

Northeast District D. A. R. To Meet At Marion Tuesday

The Northeast District D. A. R. of twenty three Iowa counties will hold its annual meeting Tuesday at the Presbyterian church in Marion with over 125 women expected. Marion Linn chapter hosts with luncheon at 12 30 and program including organ solo and color presentation. Notables include Mrs Bessie Carroll Higgins state regent and Mrs John S Crooks state auditor.

Faugeters Presbyterian Church Marion J. Rhoads Treichler Cedar Rapids John Paul Anamosa Marion Linn Frank Keyser Edna Roberts Bessie Carroll Higgins Spencer Iowa John S. Crooks Boone Charles A. Speer Irvin Ford George Busby R. J. Kendall Ford W. S. Winter America la Verna Treichler

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club president opens year with address

Mary Woitisher, center above, Cedar Rapids Woman's Club president, opened her term with an address at the opening reception urging members to strengthen the club and serve the community. Ann Hayner, daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Hayner, will wed Lawrence Yount Monday at Immaculate Conception church. Frances Westerfield, daughter of Mr and Mrs C M Westerfield, was pledged to Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Iowa last weekend.

Mary Woitisher Cedar Rapids C. M. Westerfield Bever Avenue University of Iowa Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Sets Week of Meetings by Department

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club outlines a week of department meetings new and old members welcomed. History and Literature reviews books by Day and Glenn Frank, songs by Ruth Orchard McGuire, tea to follow. American Home hosts picnic luncheon with Honolulu theme and Scotch songs. Current Events holds luncheon midweek. Philanthropic and Health Education depart plan visits and hostesses. Chorus rehearsal and Dramatic Arts opening with Saturday Market play directed by Mrs. George Morden.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Frank Gates God My Father V. Shonka Glenn Frank Ruth Orchard McGuire The American Home Department L. E. MacLaughlin Bertha Lefebvre J. N. Norris J. D. Kinsley Honolulu A. R. Menary George Yuill G. W. Chaney Herman Keller Philanthropic Dept Philanthropic Department M. B. DeWoody Dramatic Art Department George Morden B. E. Warner Don Atherton Harry Hoyt John Gunn J. J. Terrall E. A. Beary Frank V. Orr Stanley Barta Clarence Beatty

Ben Ludys to Make Home in Council Bluffs

Mr and Mrs Ben Ludy of 330 Twenty ninth street SE will move to Council Bluffs this week where he has accepted a new position A farewell party will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter E Dunshee at their Mount Vernon Avenue SE home for about twenty friends of the Ludys and Mr and Mrs Robert B Davis have purchased the Lady home and plan to move in soon.

Ben Ludy Twenty-ninth Street Council Bluffs Ludy Walter E. Dunshee Mount Vernon Avenue Lady Robert B. Davis

Alpha Xi Alumni To Initiate Six Women

Alpha Xi Delta alumni plan a picnic supper at the chapter rooms on Tuesday evening to initiate six graduates into the alumni organization. The new inductees listed are Helen Watson Lenore Gordon Maria Height Jean Grout Betty Roberts Louise Northcott and Mrs Harvey Coats. Hostesses are Mrs E C Nelson Mrs R C Phelan and Mrs Ruth Martin and the event will end with a bridge game.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Helen Watson Lenore Gordon Maria Height Jean Grout Betty Roberts Louise Northcott Harvey Coats E. C. Nelson R. C. Phelan Ruth Martin Bridge

Mr and Mrs Young Visit Family and City

Mr and Mrs John Wray Young are spending several days with Mrs Neda Anderson at 1721 Avenue NE. They previously directed plays at Pasadena Community Playhouse and have traveled from Pasadena to the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise, Banff, Seattle, and Vancouver.

John Wray Young

Cedar Rapids Women Take Cottage Retreat in McGregor

Six Cedar Rapids women traveled to McGregor for a two day cottage stay last week. The party included Mrs. John T. Massey Mrs. Otto A. Ambroz Mrs. John W. Miller Mrs. Everett E. Fisher Miss ao Krebs and Miss Margaret.

Cedar Rapids McGregor John T. Massey Otto A. Ambroz John W. Miller Everett E. Fisher Ao Krebs Margaret

Clermont Visit By Yoeslin Couple

Mr and Mrs Lawrence Yoeslin of 1545 E avenue NE are spending the day in Clermont with Mrs Yoeslin's uncle Robert Hall.

Mrs Lawrence Yoeslin E Avenue Clermont

Yount-Hayner Bride Pre-Wedding Dinner at Broghammer Home

Dr. and Mrs. Broghammer host bridal dinner for Miss Ann Hayner and Lawrence Yount at 1561 Eighth Avenue SE marking final pre nuptial courtesy. Wedding planned Monday at 8 am at Immaculate Conception Church officiated by Rev Ament.

B. G. Broghammer Eighth Avenue SE Ann Hayner Lawrence Yount Immaculate Conception Church Father Ament Broghammer Mo A. Hayner

B and P W Club Plans Gypsy Night Party

The Business and Professional Women's club invites members to a Tuesday evening costume party at Camp Montrose. The event, described as a gypsy night, aims to showcase open tent hospitality and a festive mood, with hostesses named as Rose Seidler Mildred Wise Helen De Wees Sadie Kacer and Alice Lawler.

B. and P. Band of Gypsies Camp Montrose B. and P. W Rose Seidler Mildred Wise Helen de Wees Sadie Kacer Alice Lawler

Mrs Edna Duncan Honored At Eastern Star Tea

Nearly 100 past and present matrons of Fairfax Marion Alpha Delta Cedar chapters of the Order of Eastern Star in Cedar Rapids attended a tea at 2240 First Avenue, honoring Mrs. Edna Duncan, worthy matron of the Iowa Eastern. Grand representatives Mrs. B Ashies and Mrs. Henry Kunz presided. hostesses included Mrs. Frank Shramek and others.

Fairfax and Marion Mdlta Cedar Order of Eastern Star Cedar Rapids E. D. Manilaw First Avenue Edna Duncan Iowa Eastern B. Ashies Henry Kunz Manilaw Frank Shramek O. L. Gerdl J. A. Kitterman Chris Miller John Heaton Carl Godden Fred Diserens Jack Starman John Schweitzer O. F. Paulson Ernestine Mineck

Second Junior Exhibit Work of Peter Salvage

An exhibit of thirteen watercolors by Peter Salvage, son of Mr and Mrs John Salvage at 1328 Avenue NE opens at the Junior Art association gallery in the public library today. The group reports more than 300 attended Gray Wilson's exhibit last week and will hold its regular business meeting in the library room Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Peter Salvage John Salvage D Avenue NE Junior Art Association Gray Wilson

Kearns Visit Spickards After Detroit Trip

Mr and Mrs E B Kearns of 401 Twenty second Street SE have just returned from Detroit where they visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs L W Spickard.

E. B. Kearns 401 Twenty-second Street Detroit Mrs. L. W. Spickard

Miscel laneous Shower For La Vona Krofta

Miss Josephine Litovsky and Miss Eloise Kuba hosted a miscel laneous shower Tuesday at 2100 Mallory St SW for Miss La Vona Krofta ahead of her marriage to Joseph Kofron Jr. A mock wedding and treasure hunt through clues provided gifts. Guests included Krofta and Kofron family and friends, with A R Kuba and other hostesses assisting.

Josephine B. Litovsky Eloise Kuba Mallory Street la Vona Krofta Joseph Kofron, Jr Miss Krofta Krofta Hilda May Werner Mary and Frances Roshar Clara May Kofron Francis Patrick Elsie Tichy Elma Marjory Bezdek Mildred Libal Henrietta Stodola Evelyn Paseka Agnes Kremenak Pauline Brosh Isabelle Kline Lillian Suchan

Yarcho Family Moves Within City to Blake Boulevard

Mr I W Yarcho and wife Mrs Yarcho with daughter Verna Mae relocate from 121 Twelfth Street NW to 1915 Blake Boulevard SE on Monday.

I. W. Yarcho Verna Mae Twelfth Street Blake Boulevard

St Luke's Alumni Meeting Set for Monday

St Luke's alumni will hold a regular meeting at 1 30 p m Monday at the Nurses home.

St. Luke's

Little Gallery Opens Today With Water Color Exhibit

The Cedar Rapids Art association presents a major water color exhibit at The Little Gallery featuring Gifford Beal Rockwell Kent Charles Demuth Anne Goldthwaite Schnakenberg A Walkowitz and Walas Zorach among 36 works selected by Erwin O. Christensen. The Des Moines association loan makes the collection nationally circulated and its technical skill and spiritual quality are praised. October brings water colors by Chris Glasell of Dubuque plus a Palmer room display honoring Austin N. Palmer.

Little Gallery Cedar Rapids Art Association Gifford Beal Rockwell Kent Charles Demuth Anne Goldthwaite Schnakenberg A. Walkowitz Wallas Zorach Erwin O. Christensen Washington, D. C Fine Arts Authority American Federation of Arts Cultivaoe Coe Beautifual Sy Iowa Des Moines Association Palmer Austin N. Palmer First Avenue Chris Glasell Dubuque Don Glasell Better Homes

P. E. O. Chapters Open Year With Week of Meetings

Three P. E. O. chapters plan early year activities at members homes. Chapter DEK hosts a buffet supper Monday at 536 Knollwood Dr SE. Chapter H1 begins Monday with a luncheon at 2520 Bever Ave SE. Chapter FO starts Tuesday with a luncheon at 507 Fairview Dr SE.

Ernest R. Moore Knollwood Drive L. W. Dunlap Ada Crocker J. F. Ball Helen Dunn Arthur Barlow Bever Avenue Hal Ferguson W. W. Israel J. M. Dinwiddie Fairview Drive C. O. Gray

Wedding to be held Wednesday at Jan Hus Presbyterian Church

The ceremony will take place Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Jan Hus Presbyterian Church with Rev. Joseph Bren officiating. Mr. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter James. Kadlec relatives host a bridal dinner at Mrs. John Kadlec's home on Tuesday evening for the wedding party.

Jan Hus Presbyterian Church James Walter James Joseph Bren Miss Kadlec John Kadlec

Mrs Johnston and sister plan Nebraska trip to visit relatives

Mrs Elizabeth Johnston supervisor of the public health nursing bureau leaves this morning for Lincoln Nebraska to visit her niece Mrs George Kinder. She is accompanied by her sister Mrs Alice Lowe and will also visit relatives at Mullin Nebraska. They will be joined in Omaha by Mr and Mrs Edgar Taylor of 1508 Washington avenue.

Elizabeth Johnston Public Health Nursing Bureau Lincoln, Neb George Kinder Alice Lowe Mullin Neb Omaha Edgar Taylor Washington Avenue

Holmes Host Dinner For Engagement Announcement

Mr and Mrs George Holmes 125 Twenty ninth Street SE entertained at dinner Saturday evening honoring Miss Gertrude Moore whose engagement to Clarence Linn has been announced Miss Moore was presented a gift.

George Holmes Twenty-ninth Street SE Gertrude Moore Clarence Linn Miss Moore

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