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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1941

Page

10

Longman to Speak at Art Association Exhibit

Prof Lester D Longman art historian and University of Iowa professor will speak at 745 pm Monday at the Little Gallery in the public library on the background of modern art illustrated with colored slides. The lecture opens the Cecar Rapids Art Association October exhibit. Public invited.

Cecar Rapids Art Association Lester D. Longman University of Iowa Parnassus College Art Association Little Gallery Longman Arlt Association Jean Charlot Princeton University Carnegie American Council For Learned Societies For Research Europe McMaster University Canada Ohio State Columbia Universities Art Association

Ardell Coy Elected Junior President in Molly Pitcher C A R

Ardell Coy was elected junior president of the Molly Pitcher chapter of C A R at its meeting Wednesday at Patricia Carberry’s home. A picnic supper preceded the business session. Other officers chosen include Anne Benson recording secretary Barbara Owen corresponding secretary Jayne Livingston registrar Barbara Livingston treasurer Sally Zuercher color bearer and Miss Carberry historian. Miss Zuercher was appointed social chairman. Present were Margaret Young Carol Jean Curran Marilyn Milner and Louise Safely senior president.

Ardell Coy Molly Pitcher Patrica Carberry Twenty Eighth Street Joanne Benson Barbara Owen Jayne Livingston Barbara Livingston Sally Zuercher Miss Carberry Miss Zuercher Margaret Young Carol Jean Curran Marilyn Milner Louise Safely

Malta O. E. 8. to Meet Saturday

Malta chapter No. 415, O. E. S., will meet Saturday at 7 45 p.m. in the Masonic hall. All members are requested to attend, a card party and social hour have been arranged for afterward.

Malta Masonic Hall

Pleiades at Coe Pledges Five Women in Rush Weekend

Pledges announced by the Pleiades, the women's organization at Coe College, include Idelle Ferguson of Atlanta Gat Ella Belle Ferrie of Marion Dorothy Finson of Monticello Gertrude Reinders of Orange City and Selma Shupp of Cedar Rapids. The pledging took place Wednesday evening at 1627 Second Avenue SE, following a weekend of rushing parties.

Pleiades Coe College Idelle Ferguson Atlanta Gat Ellabelle Ferrie Marion Dorothy Finson Monticello Gertrude Reinders Orange City Selma Shupp Cedar Rapids Wathryn Phillips Second Avenue SE

Local couples tour Mexico City and Texas sights

Mr and Mrs Harold N Graves of Linden drive SE and Mr and Mrs Roy E Choate of Lakeside returned Wednesday from Mexico City where they headquartered sight seeing trips. On the way home they visited Corpus Christi and San Antonio to see the King ranch.

Harold N Graves Linden Drive Roy E. Choate Lakeside Mexico City Corpus Christi San Antonio Tex King Ranch

Mrs Shive and Mrs Tracy Host Luncheon Honors Move to Ann Arbor

Mrs Philip W Shive and Mrs Pierre A Tracy hosted a luncheon Friday at the Commonwealth tea room honoring Mrs Paul Bradley who will relocate with Mr Bradley to Ann Arbor Michigan this winter. Fifteen attended the event at 2318 B avenue NE and 507 Twenty third street NE.

Philip W Shive Avenue Pierre A. Tracy Twenty-third Street Commonwealth Tea Room Paul "Bradley Bradley Ann Arbor Mich

Dot and Dash club holds first meeting at Mrs Emmerich home

Mrs A J Emmerich entertained Thursday for the Dot and Dash club's first meeting at 718 Second Avenue SW. Attending luncheon and planning future activities were Mesdames Klumpar Norwood Benedict Threlkeld Erickson Merrifield Markle and guest Miss Clara Champar. Mrs Threlkeld to host October 16 at 719 Second Avenue SW.

A. J. Emmerich Second Avenue George Klumpar Richard Norwood Drexel Benedict John Threlkeld Eric Erickson Russell Merrifield Herbert Markle Clara Champar

No wonder a bride is happy says Aunt Het

A columnist quips that a bride feels uniquely joyful when every stitch she wears is fresh as she begins married life.

Free Music Lessons Offered By College Melod y Rhythm Band

The fifth year of free instruction at Cne college invites children aged 5 to 10 to join the Melody Rhythm Band. Marimbas recorders harmonicas ukuleles drums and other instruments are used under Eleanor Houlis and Grace Huddle Lock hoff supervision. About 150 members attend a monthly unit with 12 instruction classes. Children take rhythm and pitch tests Saturday on campus from 9 to 11 am with no prior musical knowledge required. A second year band group performs at 10 am. instrument demonstrations run 9 to 11 am in the chapel basement.

Cne College Eleanor Houlis Grace Huddle Lockhoff

Fisher Family Returns Home From East Trip

After a month traveling in the east and north Mr and Mrs Everett E Fisher and their son Bryce returned to their Meadow brook drive SE home. Bryce entered Brown University and the family spent a week in Ontario Canada en route home.

Everett E. Fisher Meadowbrook Drive Bryce Brown University Fisher Ontario Canada

Grayston Hosts Luncheon and Bridge Club Meeting

Mrs J T Grayston of 413 Eighteenth Street NE hosted a Friday luncheon for eight members of her luncheon and bridge club.

J. T. Grayston Eighteenth Street

Chicago and North Week Woman's club hosts October supper plan

Mrs James Watt and Mrs Louis J Wise hosted a Wednesday meeting of the Chicago and North Week Woman's club at the Y W C A. Twenty members scheduled a white supper for Oct 10 at 6 pm in the Glow room of the Gas company. All North Western employees and families invited. Mrs Harry Cobb chairman. Each guest brings a covered dish and table service. Committee includes Mrs R A Rowland and Mrs D M Cassidy.

James Watt Louis J. Wise Gas Company North Western Harry Cobb R. A. Rowland D. M Cassidy

Mercy Hospital Hosts Annual Fruit Shower

Mercy hospital organizes its annual fruit shower on Tuesday with donations of fresh fruit vegetables or staples welcomed. Committee members will call for contributions and include Mesdames T E Marshall A C Meakins Walter Grady Lumir Striesky F J Johns and Pauline Murray. Mrs Harry Teahen leads the Mercy hospital auxiliary board.

Mercy Hospital T. E. Marshall A. C. Meakins Walter Grady Lumir Striesky F. J. Johns Pauline Murray Harry Teahen Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Board

Miss Schmickle to Wed Richard Bucy in Aurora

Miss Hilda Schmickle, to marry Richard Bucy of Aurora, NL, was honored at a wedding shower hosted by Miss Velma Hauser. Guests included Mrs. Harold McTavish and others, with towels hemmed and a gift of alum inum. The Konecny family from Hollywood and Maywood visited relatives in Ely and planned to visit Cedar Rapids.

Hilda Schmickle Richard Bucy Aurora Velma Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Miss Schmickle Harold McTavish Mane Strother Esther Flitsch Gladys Hauser Joseph Konecny Hollywood Calif Hattie Brough

Church supper served to one hundred fifty at First Evangelical

One hundred fifty persons were served at the First Evangelical church supper sponsored Thursday evening. Chairmen of the three divisions of the Ladies' association were in charge, the Mesdames Jess Kitterman, Art Meyer and Warner Bachtell.

First Evangelical Church Ladies’ Association Jess Kitterman Art Meyer Warner Bachtell

Town Mutual Girls Elect Officers in Club Room Vote

Officers named for Town Mutual Girls club include Carla Sgarlata as president Alice Lawler as vice president Margaret Wilson as secretary and Kay Dolan as treasurer after Wednesday evening elections in the club rooms.

Town Mutual Girls’ Club Office Club Carla Sgarlata Alice Lawler Margaret Wilson Kay Dolan

Bluff View Aid Society Luncheon Hosts 29 Members

Mrs William Bemer entertained 29 members and friends of the Bluff View Aid Society at her Covington home. The November 5 meeting will be at Mrs Joe Dostal's home 824 M Avenue NW with Mrs John Kretschmar assisting the hostess.

William Bemer Bluff View Aid — Society Covington Joe Dostal M Avenue NW John Kretschmar

Social Events Calendar Highlights Weddings and Parties

A series of social gatherings including pre nuptial events for Miss Jean Engelman and Robert Satley plus a Franklin high school supper club at Miss Yvonne Svoboda’s home. Dinner and bridge parties honor travelers the Weldhouses and Mr and Mrs Mahaffy hostesses at the Roosevelt hotel for parties and a luncheon.

Franklin High School Yvonne Svoboda Bever Avenue Sally Luberger Jane Alexander Laura Ann Safely Ellen Curray Marion Reit Jean Wandel Doris Jackson Dorothy Jane Bespet Jean Engelman Robert S. Satley Oelwein First Lutheran Church William L. Williams Ruth Esther Morgan Wayne Mineck Williams Liberty Drive Henry Duttweiler First Avenue Richard H. Weldhouse Mexico Gladiolus Delbert Auten Harold Millhiser Reginald K. Watters David van de Roovaart Roosevelt Hotel B. H. McWheely First Avenue NE C. S. Mahaffy Cavénue McKeeley Mahaffy Roosevelt

Union Auxiliary Holds Service in Labor Temple

The charter of the ladies auxiliary to Federal labor union 18619 was draped at a Wednesday meeting. Mrs H A Sheridan led the Red Cross drive and urged participation. Upcoming events include a rummage sale on Oct 9 and a benefit card party Oct 29 at 8 p.m. in the Glow room.

D W. Dwyer Ladies’ Auxiliary Federal Labor Union Penick and Ford Labor Temple Elmer Olson Fred Marsh B. F. Shears A. W. McDonald Arthur Rich Kenneth Rich Clarence Link H. A. Sheridan Red Cross Gas Company

Louise Thompson Honored at Dinner and Shower

Miss Louise Thompson bride elect of Robert Erlacher was feted at a dinner and shower at the Second Avenue Virginia cafe Wednesday evening. Guests included coworkers from Newman's and several Mesdames and Misses named in the notice.

Louise Thompson Robert Erlacher Second Avenue Virginia Cafe Newman's Glen Baker Josie Henry Harriett Belknap Mary Kanellis Mary McKissack Eileen Shipton Carol Boyer Nelle Parsons

Roosevelt Hi-Y-ette Cabinet Named for Year

At Sagamore hall on Wednesday afternoon the Roosevelt Hi-Y-ette cabinet for the year was announced. Serving are Donna Spooner music chairman Patricia Savage membership Mary Bingham devotions Mary Munden service JoAnn Gerber historian Naida Williams design Marjorie Ferguson social and Evelyn Geiger publicity. Entertainment featured pianist Mary Ellen Dennis and reader Winifred Heald.

Sagamore Hall Roosevelt Hi-Y-Ette Donna Spooner Patricia Savage Mary Bingham Mary Munden JoAnn Gerber Naida Williams Marjorie Ferguson Evelyn Geiger Mary Ellen Dennis Winifred Heald

Midboro Club Holds Dessert Luncheon and Bridge Final

Mrs. C. A. Clemenson on Thirty First Street NE hosted the Midboro club Thursday afternoon at a dessert luncheon assisted by Mrs. Gearhart Clemenson. Prizes in bridge went to Mesdames Sam Carlson Walter Mohr and Ralph Atherton.

C. A. Clemenson Thirty-first Street Gearhart Clemenson Midboro Club Sam Carlson Walter Mohr Ralph Atherton

Three Motor Calls On Cedar Rapids Family Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Earl A. Rich of Indianapolis and Mrs Richard M. Flagle of Lockport Illinois motored to Cedar Rapids Thursday for a week with Mrs. Court Richey and Mrs. Guy C. Rich at two local addresses Center Point road NE and Washington avenue SE.

Earl A. Rich Indianapolis Richard M. Flagle Lockport Cedar Rapids Rich Court Richey Center Point Road Guy C. Rich Washington Avenue

Prizes For Flower Exhibits Given By Woman's Club

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club nature and garden department opened with 75 members. A musical program was presented by Coe College students. First prizes honored multiple flowers and plants including dahlias zinnias asters salvia and hydrangea with several winners such as Mrs Schwarzentruber Mrs Davis and Miss Calderwood.

Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Cecelia Cole Betty Jane Nelson Coe College Anna Calderwood Oliver S Wilson P. M. Davis Fay Schwarzentruber Millie Davis Schwarzentruber Donald Diehl W. H. Meyers Davis Diehl Finley Stone A. F. Dotson Stone Miss Calderwood Hawthorne

TH.N. circle of the King's Daughters luncheon meeting

The TH.N. circle of the King's Daughters held a dessert luncheon at Miss Florence Narber's home. Nineteen members and one guest, Mrs. H. L. Walker, attended. Devotions on charity were led by Mrs. E. W. De Nio. Delegates to the Keokuk convention were chosen: Mrs. C. S. Cooley, Mrs. H. C. Hamer, Mrs. Marvin Doherty. Alternates named: Miss Lena Inskeep, Mrs. T. C. Baker. They will sew for Iowa City Children's Hospital and Mrs. Doherty will host the group October 16.

Th.n. Circle of the King's Daughters Florence Narber Grande Avenue SE H. L. Walker E. W. de Nio Keokuk C. S. Cooley H. C. Hamer

Sipe Couple Plans Move to California Home

Mr and Mrs Fred Sipe of 1339 Eighth Street NW will leave Saturday for Burbank California to establish a home. Mr Sipe will be employed by Lockheed Aircraft Company.

Fred Sipe Eighth Street Burbank Calif Sipe Lockheed Aircraft Company

Unidentified People and Items in Garden Party Table Displays

A list of names and objects appears to describe table settings and arrangements. The fragment mentions Clayton Smith begonia Miss Cal derwood foliage Mrs. Davis Arrangements Dining table Mrs. H N Jerome buffet table Mrs. W L Leighton buffet Miss Alletta Shadle library table Mrs. Walter Heather unusual arrangement Mrs. WF Naibert autumn Mrs. A C Allen.

Clayton Smith Begonia Miss Calderwood Davis H N, Jerome W, L, Leighton Alletta Shadle Walter Heather Wf, Naibert Autumn A, C, Allen

Women of the Moose Hold Thursday Meeting

Mrs. C. D. Hedberg chair of the Needlework guild packing department spoke on the guilds program for Cedar Rapids needy. Members will collect contributions at the Oct 16 meeting led by Grace Chambers with Marian Kepler delivering clothing to the Sunshine Mission.

C. D. Hedberg Needlework Guild Women of the Moose Hedberg Cedar Rapids Grace Chambers Marian Kepler Sunshine Mission

Jane Boyd Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon at Crescent Street Home

Jane Boyd Circle of the King's Daughters was entertained at a dessert luncheon Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. Ross FE Grange at 320 Crescent Street SE.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters Ross FE. Grange Crescent Street

Circle Hosts Devotions Topic And Seating Plans

Assisting hostess Mrs. Bert Anderson led the meeting. The Bible Prophecies was the devotional topic. Mrs. Hugh Hiljerege, president, and Mrs. L. K. Cornell were chosen to represent the circle at the Keokuk convention next week. Mrs. William Hughes, Red Cross sewing chair, distributed material for dresses as attendees knitted. Mrs. R. W. Maxson will host next on Oct 15 at 1 p.m.

Bert Anderson Hugh Hiljerege L. K. Cornell Keokuk William Hughes Red Cross Sewing R. W. Maxson Bever Avenue SE

Luncheon of Home Garden Club Holds Table Contest

A table-setting contest was held at Mrs. W. H. Bailey’s residence on Park Avenue SE. Officers elected include Mrs. RoW. Kim president and Mrs. R. W. Manatt first vice president. Mrs. Guy Miller of Marion is second vice president. Mrs. G K. Thompson is secretary and Mrs R. C. Folsom treasurer. Mrs Frank T. Hersch reviewed Westcott’s Garden Doctors on October and Bailey spoke on November. A round table on gardening led by Mrs. W. E. Brown offered timely tips.

Home Garden Club W. H. Bailey Park Avenue SE Row. Kim R. W. Ma~natt Guy Miller Marion G K. Thomp R. C. Fol Westcott Bailey W. E. Brown

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