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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1934

Page

4

Mrs Weld Recalls World Trip At PEO Chapter DK Meeting

Mrs L D Weld described her around the world journey to PEO Chapter DK members, highlighting Siam Korea Japan and the Philippines with a map guided tour. She noted visits with Rev Mr and Mrs George Dunlap at Cebu and shared reflections from missions. A social hour followed with several chapter and guest attendees welcomed.

Siam Korea Japan Persian L. D. Weld Harry M. Gage Second Avenue SE George Dunlap Cebu Philippines Gage C Hickok W. S Newell F W A Armstrong Desert Dodds Vogel S. Harley FG Fayette Charles Roberts Charles Laurance Harry Miller Los Angeles Calif

Pleiades Dinner Delights Coe Rushees at Roosevelt Hotel

Coe college Pleiades society hosted rushees at a black and white modernistic dinner in the Jefferson room of the Roosevelt hotel. Patronesses Mrs A R Menary and Mrs H W Ward attended. Rushees included Mary Jo Bner Mary Ells Rowene Stevens Ruth Watterson Nita Smith. Lois Smith led arrangements with Marian Davidson of the alumnae as program chair. Mrs Menary sang three songs and performed a skit. Catherine Adams sang, Smith read, and Laura Williamson sang.

Pleiades Society Coe College Jefferson Roosevelt Hotel A. R Menary H W. Ward Mary Jo Bner Mary Ells Rowene Stevens Ruth Watterson Nita Smith Lois Smith Active Society Marian Davidson Alumnae Society Menary Catherine Adams

Local Host and a Large Neighborhood Gathering

Mr and Mrs Stanley Cocker hosted friends at their Center Point Road home with a buffet and dancing. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Stirsky Heaton Smith Imansur Pole Cummins Easley Gordon Dolores Gordon Ray Bansfield and Jack Gordon of Philadelphia. A Taylor PTA meeting is set for Thursday at 2:30 PM in the school auditorium.

Stanley Cocker Center Point Road A J Stirsky A. W Heaton Robert Smith Imansur Pole B. Cummins Heasley L. V. Gordon Dolores Gordon Ray Bansfield Jack Gordon Philadelphia

Local youth group meeting at YWCA aims for supper

The %-33 club will meet Wednesday at 6:30 pm at the YWCA for a teen meeting. Members will follow usual requirements. An after session business portion occurs at Mrs Merl CG Keepers residence with several parents present.

YWCA

Hrbek and Turner wed in Iowa City ceremony

Elsie M Hrbek daughter of Jan J Hrbek of 2331 Upland Drive SE and Jack Turner son of JoL Turner of Vienna Missouri were united in marriage Monday at 5 30 pm at the Methodist church in Iowa City The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev H D Henry with Esther Owens as bridesmaid and Wilbur Bowers as best man The couple will reside at 312 Sixth Street SE in Chicago area after a reception at the Jefferson hotel The bride has performed in local amateur plays and recently served as secretary to E F Winslow of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City railways The groom is a former Crandie stages employee and now works as a ticket agent for the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City railways The report also notes a Strang family reunion in Bever Park and other local social notes.

Elsie M Hrbek Jan J Hrbek Upland Drive Jack Turner Jol Turner Vienna Iowa City H D Henry Methodist Church Esther Owens Conroy Wilbur Bowers Cedar Rapids Owens Jefferson Hotel Turner Chicago Sixth Street Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Women’s Round Table Club Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Bertha Ainsworth Garnet Hedin Bernice Milligan Esther Pemper Lillian Phillips University of Missouri At Columbia Crandie Stages

Groups Of Young Judaea Will Install Members In Cedar Rapids

Three Cedar Rapids Young Judaea groups hold an installation and initiation ceremony at 7 30 pm Wednesday at Beth Jacob Synagogue. Mrs Licht, Rabbi Greenstein, and Rabbi Polish will give greetings. officers and leaders across Pardessana seniors juniors and Rishon L Zion will be installed. New members, diplomas, and honorary awards will be distributed. Refreshments follow.

Cedar Rapids Young Judaea Beth Jacob Herman E Licht Young Judaca Emanuel Greenstein Beth Jacob Conqreration David Polish Temple Judah Maxine Kushner Robert Et~tinger Lina Bere Maxine Kopel Morris Crould Harold Becker Ware Hannah Scheer Cela Krachme Licht Pardessana Ben Padzenski Pardessana Ruth Kushner Rishon L Zion

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Hold First Meeting of Year

Thirty five sorority alumnae gathered Monday evening at Mrs Clay Phillips home 418 Twentieth Street SE. A supper was served and the regular meeting followed with assistance from Mrs Lynn G Swaney Mrs L B Stevenson Miss Grace Brownell Mrs Dean Milborn Mrs R B Van Cleave and Mrs A Aukerman.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Clay Phillips Twentieth Street Lynn G Swaney L B Stevenson Grace Brownell Dean Milborn R. B van Cleave A. Aukerman

French A A U W group holds weekly Thursday meetings

The conversational French group of the American Association of University Women will meet each Thursday at 4 pm in Voorhees Hall Mass Evelyn Streets room. The first meeting is this week with Miss Lidia Hrubesh continuing as leader.

American Association of University Women Evelyn Streets Voorhees Hall Lidia Hrubesh

Mrs Russell Sandercock Hosts Card Club Birthday Night

Mrs Russell K Sandercock of 1928 Second Avenue SE entertained her card club at home to celebrate Mr Sandercock birthday anniversary. Prizes went to Mr and Mrs M L Johnson while Mio and Mrs ROL Pardubsks earned consolation.

Russell K Sandercock Second Avenue SE

Mothers Radio Study Club Meeting on Health Protection

The Mothers Radio Study Club at Chachind Po oT A will meet with Mrs Venen Nichels 1830 F Avenue NW Wednesday at 2 pm. All mothers of the Cleveland school district are invited to attend. The broadcast will come from Ames for this meeting on Protection of Physical Health. The meeting of the OFAT Nh winteh was to have been held AWarsdox has been indefinitely postponed.

Mothers Radio Study Club Chachind Po Venen Nichels F Avenue NW Cleveland Ames

St Rita Postponed Church Activities and Meetings

The St Rita church notices postpone the widow and missionary society events at the home of Mrs Creerse Lorastredh. Circles meet Wednesday at 2 pm with Mrs Poor Onh and Mrs Geerie Hebressey as hostesses. Other church groups and schedules are listed for the week with varied meeting times.

Wormers Missionary Societ Darse Catheran Creerse Lester Frank Sion Amtetica BroMar Mts Coreepaon Wedreses Poor Onh Geerie Hebressey

Five Initiated By Alpha Xi Delta At Ceremony

Five women were initiated into Alpha Xi Delta at a Monday evening ceremony in the sorority rooms at 1612 First Avenue FE. New members include Irene Oltman Manly Frances Henry Iowa City Marian Benson Manly Florence Weatherton Cedar Rapids and Blanche Lichtenstein Grand Mound. Initiates were honored at a dinner at Commonwealth Apartments with Miss Doris Garner in charge of arrangements. New members received rosebud corsages.

Alpha Xi Delta Social Sorority First Avenue FE Irene Oltman Manly Frances Henry Iowa City Marian Benson Florence Weatherton Cedar Rapids Blanche Lichtenstein Grand Mound Commonwealth Apartments Doris Garner

Nursery auxiliary meeting at South Side Commercial club

The Nursery auxiliary to the Home for the Friendless will meet Thursday at 1 pm for a menic sheheen at the South Side Commercial club 1213 Second street SE. Hostesses will be Mrs Lamar Stritesky and Mrs Helen Stritesky. Members are asked to bring the usual pre requisites. Donations given at the fruit reception may be brought to this meeting.

South Side Commercial Club Second Street Lamar Stritesky Helen Stritesky

First Deta Delphian Meeting at Montrose Hotel

The first regular meeting of Deta Delphian is set for Thursday at 9:30 pm in the Corn room of the Montrose hotel. Mrs Katherine B Harper will lead the seminar and Mrs Guy Hillier the president will preside at the business session.

Deta Delphian Montrose Katharine B Harper Guy Hillier

AAUW Group to Meet Thursday at Voorhees Hall

The International Relations Study Group of the American Association of University Women will meet Thursday at 7 30 pm with Miss Mary Bell at Voorhees Hall. All AAUW members interested in the group’s work are invited.

American Association of University Women Mary Bell Voorhees Hall AA UW

Cernys Return From California Vacation

Mr and Mrs Edward Cerny and Anton Cerny have returned from a month long visit to California. They visited Edward Cernys brothers in Los Angeles and Alhambra and spent time at the Catalina Islands before coming home.

Edward Cerny Sixteenth Avenue SW Anton Cerny California Los Angeles Alhambra Calif Catalina Islands

Ladies Aid Honored by Trinity Lutheran Church

The Rev. P L Bornhoeft conducted a special service honoring Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid members as part of a yearlong series for church organizations. A jubilee dinner celebrated the church’s golden anniversary followed by solos, addresses, and remarks from current and former Ladies Aid presidents.

P. L. Bornhoeft Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society Trinity John J Jaeger Ladies Aid The Aid Martin Rinderknecht H. M Luber A. Ken Victor Bryant

Ruth Stoddard Honored At Linen Shower For Oct 19 Wedding

Miss Ruth Stoddard, soon to wed Marvin Bishop on October 19, was honored at a linen shower by the round table club of the Iowa Electric Light and Power group. Bridge prizes went to Bertha Ainsworth and Miss Stoddard. hostess hosts included Mathilda Schirm Leatha Penrod Elsie Kinderknecht Merie Harris Una Bryant and Blanche Gruman. Thirty guests attended at a bungalow with pink decor and refreshments.

Ruth Stoddard Marvin Bishop Round Table Club Iowa

Dean Alfred J. Pearson to Address B and P.W Club

Dean Alfred J. Pearson of Drake University will address the B and P.W club at 8 pm at the Montrose hotel. Recently returned from Russia, he will discuss Soviet Russia as it is today, with Mrs Opalee Barnard singing before the talk.

Alfred J. Pearson Drake University B. and PW Montrose Hotel Dean Pearson Russia Soviet Russia Opalee Barnard

Moyers Return From Southeast Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs W Howard Moyer of 111S First avenue W have completed a month long journey through southeastern states and Kentucky. They started in Chicago for the World’s Fair, visited Daytona Beach, then east Tennessee relatives, their first trip to his former home in fifteen years. The couple toured points of interest and covered about 3300 miles.

W Howard Moyer First Avenue Chicago Daytona Beach Fla East Tennessee Moyer Moyers Kentucky

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Dixon at Lastuvka Home

Mr and Mrs P L Lastuvka hosted a party at 179 Twenty Fourth Avenue SW in honor of Mrs C H Dixon on her birthday. A dinner was served and guests included Mr and Mrs Dixon, Mrs Christina Svatosh, Mrs Elsie Cahill, Mr and Mrs Wesley Janda, Mr and Mrs Charles Havlik, Mr and Mrs F W Stoura, Mrs Jeanne Lastuvka, and Miss Angela Pirdbieek.

P. L. Lastuvka Twenty-fourth Avenue

Miss Mary Louise Kiffe Hosts Wiener Roast At Home

Miss Mary Louise Kiffe entertained a group of friends at her home 821 A avenue NE recently. Guests included Miss Eleanor Schnoebelen Miss Mary Scanlon Miss Kathryn Pohorsy and Miss Mary Glenn.

Mary Louise Kiffe A Avenue NE Wiener Eleanor Schnoebelen Mary Scanlon Kathryn Pohorsy Mary Glenn

VF W Auxiliary meeting at St Luke's Hospital

The Industrial society of the VF W auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 1 pm at St Luke's Hospital.

The Industrial Society of the VF W . Auxilary St Lukes Hospital

Parlor City Club Luncheon and Card Party Schedule

Royal Neighbors lodge No 1799 and Roost Neighbors of America hold a luncheon at 1 pm in Roof P hall on Thursday. Members and friends gather for a covered dish lunch with card games and a bake sale. Special note lists include Wood, Hasley, Cah, and Mike with details on location, times, and refreshments.

Parlor City America Wood

Mrs Low and daughter return from California visit

Mrs James Low of 602 McKinley and her daughter Kathleen have returned from a week in Anaheim California where they visited Mrs Kathryn Thomas Doas mother and Mrs William Zimmerman, sharing a family trip.

James Low McKinley Ec SE Kathryn Anaheim Cali Doas Kathryn Thomas Willam Zimmerman California

Glenn son to attend Drake University

David Glenn son of Mr and Mrs Glenn of Norway has left for Des Moines to begin college at Drake University for his freshman year.

David Glenn Glenn Norway Des Moines Drake University

Garfield PTA Meeting At School Wednesday

The Garfield PTA will meet Wednesday at 3 pm at the school. Dy V Hasek will be the speaker for the afternoon.

Garfield Pt.a Dy V H Hasek

World’s Fair Trip Ahead For Mr Schuyler

Mr Schuyler of 1564 Third Avenue SE left this morning for Chicago to attend the World’s Fair, according to local notices.

Schuyler Third Avenue Chicago

Murrel Formally Ordered Retired From The Army

The War Department announced the retirement of Lieut John J Murrel formerly of Cedar Rapids Towne for disability. He was attached to the Ninth Infantry at Fort Sam Houston Texas and retirement was approved after a board findings of disability and presidential approval.

Washington John J Murrel Cedar Raunds Towne War Department Murrel Ninth Infantry Fort Sam Houston Tex Army Army Retirement Board Cipal

What's In Fashion Birds And Feathers Dress Up Hats

Amos Parrish surveys feathered millinery in this fashion feature. Birds’ plumes and wings decorate berets, toques, turbans, and alpine hats with long quills and brushes creating modern dramatic silhouettes and old fashioned elegance.

Hats with Birds and Feathers Reflect 1930s Fashion

The passage describes crown and brim shapes of hats from the era, noting tricornes with tips upright, wide-spread wings, and birds perched on fronts. Bird and feather trimming adds dressier flair, matching the fashion mood, with a teaser about tomorrow's smaller collars and fur cuffs.

Amos Parrish

Automatic picker to aid Linn county relief mattress center

An automatic picking machine will arrive soon to speed output at the Linn county relief mattress center on Avenue NW. Twelve to fourteen workers are expected by week’s end, with cotton ticking and thread supplied by federal surplus allotment. About twenty five mattresses have been made since operations began, including five completed on Monday.

Linn County Avenue NW

October Work Relief Schedule Shifts To Five Weeks Basis

The county work relief program, about 1,400 workers, moves from four to five week cycles. The plan, effective Sept 28, runs to Nov 1 but starts under the new cycle on Oct 5, according to county officials.

Rabbi Polish to Lecture on Jewish History at Temple Judah

Rabbi David Polish of Temple Judah will open a fourteen lecture series at 730 p.m. today at the Temple, 1947 Washington avenue SE, on Recent and Contemporary History of the Jewish People. Lectures proceed on alternate Tuesdays. The first topic covers Jewish life from the Spanish Inquisition through the Reformation and the development of life in Poland and the Netherlands.

David Polish Temple Judah Washington Avenue SE The Temple Poland Netherlands

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