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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1936

Page

15

Bridal Party Named for Katherine Byers Alden Avery Wedding

Miss Katherine Byers daughter of Senator and Mrs. Frank C Byers and Alden Avery son of Representative and Mrs. A H Avery of Spencer announce their bridal party. The ceremony is set for Saturday at 8 pm in Grace Episcopal church with Rev R J Campbell officiating. A Cedar Rapids Country Club reception will follow.

Katherine Byers Frank C. Byers Nineteenth Street Alden Avery A. H. Avery Spencer Miss Byers Mr. Avery Chapel Grace Episcopal Church R. J. Campbell Cedar Rapids Country Club

Critz Hahns And Mrs Meister To Travel In Europe

Mrs R H Meister of 361 Forest drive SE and Mr and Mrs F Critz Hahn of 2207 Blake boulevard SE with daughter Marjorie depart Monday evening for New York City. The party sails Wednesday on the S S Queen Mary for about six weeks in Europe visiting England Scotland Ireland and Switzerland.

R. H. Meister Forest Drive F. Critz Hahn Blake Boulevard Marjorie New York City S. S. Queen Mary England Scotland Ireland Switzerland

Mrs Warren Hosts Luncheon for Iowa City Guests

Mrs D W Warren of Carroll drive SE entertained twelve guests at her home Saturday. Out of town guests included Mrs Ernest Horn Mrs R B Gibson Mrs Allan Tester Mrs Harlan Amen Mrs Arthur Steindler Mrs R A Kuever Mrs Frederick M Pownall and Miss Donovan all from Iowa City.

D. W. Warren Carroll Drive Ernest Horn R. B. Gibson Allan Tester Harlan Amen Arthur Steindler R. A. Kuever Frederick M. Pownall Donavan Iowa City

Curray Couple Plans Three-Week NYC Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Curray of 2200 Linden Drive SE will depart Monday for New York City for a three week stay.

Roy E. Curray Linden Drive New York City

Durin Couple Vacationing in Milwaukee and Chicago

Mr and Mrs Alfred E Durin of 2320 Linden Drive SE are spending several days in Milwaukee and Chicago on a leisure trip.

Alfred E. Durin Linden Drive Milwaukee Chicago

Birthday Party Honors Susan Clapp at Halloween Themed Tea

Mrs. Edwy J. Clapp hosted an afternoon party Saturday at 412 Twenty sixth Street SE for her daughter Susan’s second birthday. Eight children sat at small tables with Halloween colored decor and toy favors. Guests included Marcia Jenkins Bobby Moorman Charles Tomec Betty Laurer Anne Laurer Marybel Killian Jane Killian and adults Mrs. Albert Jenkins Mrs. E F Moorman Mrs. Elizabeth Tomac and Mrs. Eugene Laurer.

Edwy J. Clapp Twenty-sixth Street Susan Marcia Jenkins Bobby Moorman Charles Tomec Betty Anne Laurer Marybel Jane Killian Albert P. Jenkins E. F. Moorman Elizabeth Tomac Eugene B. Laurer

Elizabeth Roberts Visits Parents in Cedar Rapids

Miss Elizabeth Roberts of Davenport arrived Saturday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs C E Roberts at 1759 B avenue NE. She will stay in Cedar Rapids for two weeks.

Elizabeth Roberts Davenport C. E. Roberts B Avenue Cedar Rapids

Ladies Literary Club Meeting Reviewed at Mrs Cherry’s Home

The Ladies Literary club meets Monday at 305 Nassau Street SE the home of Mrs Howard Cherry. The Living Jefferson by James T Adams will be reviewed by Mrs Theodore H Thomas.

Ladies Literary Club Howard Cherry Nassau Street Jefferson James T. Adams Theodore H. Thomas

Hetheringtons Entertain At Dinner At Bever Avenue

Mr and Mrs Edwin Hetherington hosted a Saturday dinner at 1527 Bever Avenue SE with guests the Rev L Myron Boozer Judge and Mrs H C Ring the Rev Mr and Mrs Arthur A Brooks and Sanford Kerr.

Edwin Hetherington Bever Avenue L. Myron Boozer H. C. Ring Arthur A. Brooks Sanford Kerr

Davenport couple guests of local families

Mr and Mrs Charles Daniel of Davenport spend the weekend here as guests of their parents Mr and Mrs O H Daniel at 2128 Grande avenue SE and Mr and Mrs E W LaPlant at 2118 Blake boulevard SE.

Charles Daniel Davenport O. H. Daniel Grande Avenue E. W. LaPlant Blake Boulevard

Jordan Couple Host Card Club Dinner and Bridge

Mr and Mrs Carl F Jordan invite members of their card club to dinner and bridge at their Linden Drive SE home Tuesday evening for a social gathering.

Carl F. Jordan Linden Drive

Porter Hottensen Wedding Invitations Issued

Invitations were sent by Mr and Mrs Del Porter of 357 Woodland Drive SE for the wedding of their daughter Louise Porter to William Garner Hottensen son of Mr and Mrs W A Hottensen of Milwaukee. The ceremony is set for 8 30 PM October 24 at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Robert Little officiating. A reception will follow at Cedar Rapids Country Club.

del C. Porter Woodland Drive Louise Porter William Garner Hottensen W. A. Hottensen Milwaukee First Presbyterian Church Robert Little Cedar Rapids Country Club

Miss Betty Davis Returns from European Tour

Miss Betty Davis of 1948 First Avenue East returned Sunday morning after several weeks in the east and Chicago following a European tour. She spent the summer in England Wales Ireland and France traveling with Miss Julia Robbins of Chicago and visited her sisters Mrs Phelps Barnum of Greenwich Connecticut and Mrs Carlyle F. Anderson of Chicago.

Betty Davis First Avenue E East Chicago Davis England Wales Ireland France Julia Robbins Phelps Barnum Greenwich

Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Meet Tuesday

Mrs. Horace G. Hedges will entertain Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae Tuesday at her home 825 Seventeenth Street SE. A business session at 4 p.m. precedes supper at 6 p.m. All local alumnae who have not attended before are invited and asked to call Mrs. Hedges at 2 8591.

Horace G. Hedges Seventeenth Street W. M. Dennison Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Kappa Hedges

Josselyn Consul General Arrives in New York After Ocean Voyage

Paul R. Josselyn consul general at Hongkong and Mrs. Josselyn land in New York City on Tuesday after a nineteen day voyage from Naples on September 19. They will spend time in Washington before visiting Cedar Rapids to see Mrs. Josselyn’s mother at 841 Fourth Avenue SE.

Paul R. Josselyn Hongkong China

Local couples celebrate first wedding anniversaries

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Laird and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace G. Boyson marked their first anniversaries with a Saturday party. The Lairds wed Oct. 5, 1935, in Kewanee NL and the Boysons tied the knot in Cedar Rapids the same date.

Donald Laird Glenway Drive Wallace G. Boyson Park Avenue Laird Mrs. Laird Kewanee Boyson Cedar Rapids

Lorig Family Event Amid Milwaukee Trip

Miss Ella Lorig leaves for Milwaukee with her brother Robert and Mrs Lorig from 1212 Oakland avenue NE. Mr and Mrs Lorig plan a Monday return. Mrs Ralph Olsen hosts a dessert luncheon for Miss Lorig at 1916 Glen way drive SE with sixteen guests attending.

Ella Lorig Robert Lorig

White Cross society to lunch at Shaffer home

The White Cross society meets at 1 p.m. Monday for lunch at 2001 Linden Drive SE hosted by Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. David Turner Mrs. W. J. Brown and Miss Frances Wolfe. Mrs. J. K. Hayward of New York City Shaffer's mother will attend as out of town guest.

The White Cross Society van Vechten Shaffer Linden Drive David Turner W. J. Brown Frances Wolfe J. K. Hayward New York City Shaffer

Chi Omega Tea Honors Brides at Coe College

Mrs. Kenneth Ottsen of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Forest Bode of Iowa City, recent brides, will be honored guests at a tea this afternoon from 3 30 to 5 at Coe College chapter rooms. Miss Phoebe Jane Nemecek will pour. special guest Mrs. Roy Eaton attends. Committee includes Cora Hampton chair man Janetta Merritt and Katherine Simonton.

Kenneth Ottsen Cedar Rapids Forest Bode Iowa City Coe College Chi Omega Phoebe Jane Nemecek Ottson Helene Meier Bode Mildred Eaton Roy Eaton

Delegates Set to Attend King’s Daughters Meeting

Forty eight delegates from Cedar Rapids and Marion circles join state officers for the King's Daughters convention in Davenport. Delegates represent nineteen circles and total 361 members in Linn County with honor pearls awarded by circles to local women.

Cedar Rapids Marion King’s Daughters Davenport Carl F. Goodwin E. W. de Nio Linn County Union of King’s Daughters Ida Mansfield W. Paul Engel John Morton J. A. Hutch Jane Boyd A. F. Sander Tom Walpole O. A. Anderson Rosebud Clements Silver Cross L. L. Owen T. K. Hefner A. C. Maxwell Irene Douglas C. W. Whipple H. K. Focht W. L. Jackson A. W. Plock A. L. Drew A. C. Burnell Louise Leibert Walter Miller George Serovy Carlton Owen Grace Walpole Harold Ross H. N. Graves John Fortune Electa Willis Jordan Glenn Kinser A. P. Munson Service C. H. Kiersey Raymond A. Reid Friendship Philip K. Gaines Lee Beardsley Mizpah E. L. Miller Silver Chain O. J. Larson Ethel Evans Raymond A. Brown I. D. Yanaway Crusaders Charles Sterner Elizabeth Scott Milo Wenger F. E. Young Carl Goodwin Oliver Wilson Silver Chain Circle W. H. Tenney John Janecek Harold Kimball Harry W. Dunker R. A. Holmgren C. H. Klersey Leonard R. Wilson Friendship Circle Margaret Mae Stone Silver Chain Junior Circle Rufus B. Culver Linn County Union of King’s Daughts

P. E. O. Chapter HJ to Meet for Lunch Monday

P E O Chapter HJ will meet Monday at 1 p m for lunch at the home of Mrs A W McGregor located at 1910 B Avenue NE. The gathering continues the group’s routine social and organizational activities.

P.E.O A. W. McGregor B Avenue NE

Waterloo Regent to Speak on Old Coins at D A R Meeting

Mrs. R. D. Lammer regent of Waterloo chapter will discuss Old Coins and display her collection at Ashley chapter of the D A R Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Woman's club house. Mrs. C. W. Boegel will give a five minute talk on the D A R magazine. Hostesses include Mrs. H. Binbaugh and others.

R. D. Lammer Waterloo Ashley D.A. R Woman’s Club House C. W. Boegel H. Binbaugh E. J. Esgate R. L. Taylor C. W. Sutliff H. H. Doolittle F. B. Garnes S. C. Irvin

College club readers set for afternoon sessions

Mrs Richard A Greenawalt hosts a reading group at 2 15 p m Tuesday at 1912 Blake boulevard SE Gypsy Petulengro's Romany Life will be reviewed by Mrs R F Judson The College club Thursday group meets with Mrs H M Benninghoff at 1600 B avenue NW also at 2 15 p m Mrs E E Schenefelt will review Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Richard A. Greenawalt Blake Boulevard College Club R. F. Judson Gypsy Petulengro H. M. Benninghoff B Avenue NW E. E. Schenefelt Margaret Mitchell

P. E. O. Chapter DK Meets With Mrs Lord Speaker

Mrs. Richard Lord hosts P. E. O. Chapter DK at 8 p.m. on Monday at 1580 Third Avenue SE. Mrs. I. E. Jackson will discuss Our American Heritage. hostesses include Mrs. L. W. Walker Mrs. G. W. Chaney Mrs. L. W. Dunlap Mrs. P. R. Geyer and Mrs. Effie Owen.

Richard Lord Third Avenue SE I. E. Jackson L. W. Walker G. W. Chaney L. W. Dunlap P. R. Geyer Effie Owen

Mrs J T Rohner Visits Denver Parents in Seattle Area

Mrs. J. T. Rohner of Denver is visiting the home of her parents Dr. C. N. Booth and Mrs. Booth at 2337 Fifth Avenue SE.

J. T. Rohner Denver Mrs. C. N. Booth Fifth Avenue

First Ladies of Cedar Rapids Service Clubs Shown

Five Cedar Rapids civic leaders are pictured with their spouses in today’s feature. Mrs. A. T. Pleune, 1756 First avenue E, is married to the Kiwanis president, while Mrs. Ervin F. Stepanek is married to the Lions club head at 1934 Park avenue SE. Mrs. E. E. Hruska’s husband Dr. Hruska, 1940 Bever avenue SE, leads the High Twelve club. Hoyt Thomas, 1616 Maplewood drive NE, is married to the Canopus club president, Dr. Thomas. Mrs. E. F. Moorman’s husband heads the Rotary club. the Moorman home is 2100 Grand avenue SE.

Cedar Rapids A. T. Pleune First Avenue E Kiwanis Club Ervin F. Stepanek Lions Club Stepaneks Park Avenue SE E. E. Hruska Hruska Bever Avenue SE High Twelve Hoyt Thomas Maplewood Drive Canopus Club Thomas Rs. E. F. Moorman Rotary Club Moormans Grand Avenue

First Round In City Bridge Championship Set For Monday

The third annual city bridge championship begins Monday at 8 p m at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. All players may enter. The second qualifying round is Oct 198 and about sixty percent of top scorers advance to the final round with no entry fee. Prizes include top round awards and the city trophy permanently held by the winning pair. sponsors include Mrs. George Beattie.

Cedar Rapids Country Club George Beattie

JoAnne Greene Birthday Party Hosted by Greene Family

Mrs R W Greene of 2009 Bever Avenue SE entertained Saturday afternoon for eight year old JoAnne Greene. Guests included Polly Green Barbara Burrell Ann Witwer Charlene McSmothers Nancy Frazee and Virginia Reed among others. Assisting were Katheryn Mae Greene Jane Hall and Nancy Green.

R. W. Greene Bever Avenue SE JoAnne Polly Green Barbara Burrell Ann Witwer Charlene McSmothers Nancy Frazee Virginia Reed Leene Warner Phyllis Potter Flora Mae Robinson Mary Sue Ristine Margaret Curray Marilyn Reed Jean Hartman Angeline Thomas Marilyn Ann Henry Barbara Hillock Mary Ann McWilliams Gaynor Dorrien Katheryn Mae Greene Jane Hall Nancy Green

West Side W C T U Picnic Meeting

The west side W C T U will meet Wednesday at 12 30 for a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs Walter Butterfield 1341 B avenue NW.

Walter Butterfield B Avenue NW

Hesperian Club Meeting At Miss Post Home

The Hesperian club will meet Monday evening at Miss Jennie Post’s home 45 Eighteenth avenue SW. Miss Jessie Chambers will lead the gathering.

Hesperian Club Jennie Post Eighteenth Avenue Jessie Chambers

Coe Homecoming Queen Voting To Be Held Wednesday

Students at Coe vote for homecoming queen on Wednesday. Six sororities and the student council nominated candidates including Ruth Nehls Betty Kay Oprah Wykle Phoebe Jane Nemecek Ruthanne Baker Wilma Bolsinger and Phyllis Closson. The queen will be presented at the homecoming dance Saturday at the Shrine Temple.

Coe Ruth Nehls Alpha Gamma Delta Betty Kay Alpha Xi Delta Oprah Wykle Beta Phi Alpha Phoebe Jane Nemecek Chi Omega Ruthanne Baker Delta Delta Delta Wilma _ Bolsinger Kappa Delta Phyllis Closson Shrine Temple

P. E. O. Chapter FO Luncheon Held Tuesday

Mrs. Arthur A. Brooks hosts P. E. O. Chapter FO luncheon at 1 p.m. on Tuesday at 1328 Third avenue SE. Mrs. John T. Massey leads a musical program. Helpers on the hostess committee include Mrs. C. S. Mahaffy Mrs. Leland Mahaffy and Mrs. B. Harrington.

Arthur A. Brooks Third Avenue SE John T. Massey C. S. Mahaffy Leland Mahaffy B. Harrington

Mrs O Rieley Hosts Tea for Sister’s Wedding Tie

Mrs M W O Rieley of 2151 Blake boulevard SE hosted a 3 to 5 p m tea on Saturday for her sister Miss Bernadine Mc Ginnis who will wed soon to Hugh McNally. Mrs John R Battin assisted in the dining room. About forty five guests attended.

M. W. O’rieley Blake Boulevard Bernadine McGinnis Hugh McNally John R. Battin

Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Planned for Tuesday

Mercy hospital auxiliary will gather Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the hospital library for their regular session. Members are reminded to bring fundraising updates and volunteer schedules.

Mercy Hospital

Iowa Game Draws Chicago Fans From Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids residents and Coe college students traveled to Chicago for the University of Iowa football season opener against Northwestern at Dyche Stadium in Evanston. Many returned by streamline train with other locals from the weekend gathering at the Orrington hotel.

Cedar Rapids Dyche Stadium Evanston University of Iowa Northwestern Chicago Orrington Hotel Sumner D. Quarton Carl F. Jordan John Dowdle Wilmette Ill Harold J. Rowe Don Hines Herbert Killian Chester D. Salter James Bever Ferris Simpson Fred W. Bailey Bailey Harry J. Chadima James W. Bell Ellismidt Highland Park William B. Quarton Homer Sandrock Janesville Wis Palmer House Harrison E. Spangler Perry C. Rude Blanche Krebs J. Harold Horan Charles D. Moyer Tama Robert Eliot Waples Ned Payneer George Durin Dick Westerfield Iowa

Esther Olmsted Returns From European Trip

Miss Esther Olmsted of 1258 Sec ond avenue SE came back Saturday after a summer in Europe. She traveled with a party on the S S Laconia from New York City and visited Italy Germany France Switzerland Belgium and the British Isles. Mrs Lewis Olmsted of Boone accompanied her from the east and was in New England for the last month.

Esther Olmsted Second Avenue SE Europe Lewis Olmsted Boone Miss Olmsted S. S. Laconia New York City Italy Germany France Switzerland Belgium British Isles Olmsted New England States

A A U W Study Groups Schedule Next Week

Three A A U W study groups will meet. Miss Margaret Sundberg and Miss Betty Carruthers host the first evening reading group at 545 Vernon Drive SE Monday at 7 30 p m. Mrs L D Weld hosts the international relations group Tuesday at 7 30 p m 1838 Blake Boulevard SE. Mrs David G Bleakley hosts the afternoon reading group Wednesday at 2600 Meadowbrook Drive SE with Mrs V Craven Shuttleworth leading Gone With the Wind discussion. All members invited.

Margaret Sundberg Betty Carruthers Vernon Drive Alice Krebs Sparkenbroke Charles Morgan L. D. Weld Blake Boulevard David G. Bleakley Meadowbrook Drive V. Craven Shuttleworth Margaret Mitchell

Mrs. Cherry Visits Ramsey Family in Tama

Mrs. Herbert T. Cherry of Tama spent several days of the last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Addison J. Ramsey at 225 Crescent Street SE.

Herbert T. Cherry Tama Addison J. Ramsey Crescent Street

Hame Brights Host Guests From Boone and Iowa

Mr and Mrs Walter T Hame of 2029 Blake boulevard SE host their daughter Miss Jeanette Ham bright and Frank B Miller of Boone as weekend guests both students at the University of Iowa with plans to continue studies and visit local sights.

Walter T. Hamebright Blake Boulevard Jeanette Hambright Frank B. Miller Boone University of Iowa

Evans Return From Colorado Trip

Mr and Mrs Ralph Evans and Mr and Mrs Ronald P Evans of 2327 Fifth Avenue SE and 5 Turner Alley SE will return Sunday after ten days at Blanc Hard Lodge in Boulder Canyon Colorado and a few days in Newwear.

Ralph Evans Fifth Avenue SE Ronald P. Evans Turner Alley Blanchard Lodge Boulder Canyon Colo Newwear

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