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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1936

Page

16

Campaign To Aid Creative Artists In Iowa

The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs launches a state campaign to foster creative art with Mrs. Louis Pelzer as chair. Starting Oct. 5, activities include school curricula, art exhibits, poster and design contests, and a Nail Show Plan for high school youth. A Penny Art Fund supports Iowa artists. National Art Week begins Nov. 14 with 27 000 volunteers.

Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Louis Pelzer Iowa City Iowa Municipal Art Gallery of Davenport Iowa Federation Pelzer Louise Orwig

Fruit Reception at Home for the Friendless Tuesday

The Home for the Friendless will host a fruit reception on Tuesday with the home open all day for inspection. Donations of fresh and canned fruit vegetables and staples are requested and volunteers will pick up gifts by calling 2 7401. Forty two children reside at the home.

Shakespeare Club Meets at Mrs Arduser Home

Mrs George Arduser hosts the Monday Shakespeare club at 2 30 PM at 1622 A venue NE. They will study the introduction and Act I of A Winter Tale.

George Arduser 1622 Avenue NE Monday Shakespeare Club

Cedar Rapids League Opens Classes for Hearing Impaired

The Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing will start classes in the league room at 203 O. R. C. building on Tuesday at 7 30 p m A general lip reading practice program is planned and open to interested individuals.

Cedar Rapids League For the League Room

State P.T.A. Activities Outlined At District Conference

Mrs. Charles F. Pye of Des Moines will outline the state program of P T A activities for the year at the northeast district conference at West high school Waterloo. Luncheon at 12 30 p m, speakers include Miss Afton Smith and others, with election of officers and reports in the afternoon.

Charles F. Pye Des Moines Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers West High School Waterloo L. C. Schuknecht Cedar Rapids Paul Weaver Stephens College Columbia Edgar Dale Ohio State University J. Duncan Spaeth University of Kansas First Methodist Church Afton Smith University of Iowa F. S. Giles Schuknecht Johnstone F. A. Haffa H. C. Keiber William Morgan F. W. Trader Dubuque F. C. Littering William Murphy Dial

Maccabees Homecoming Dinner and Initiation Plans

The Maccabees Linn tent No 38 and Ioway Hive No 111 will host a homecoming dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m in Pythian hall with E W Thompson of Detroit supreme commander as honored guest The junior Maccabees court No 29 meets Saturday at 2 p m at Pythian hall for tap dancing instruction and refreshments There will be initiation of candidates and more refreshments in the French room of the Montrose hotel

Maccabees Linn Ioway Hive The Pythian Hall E. W. Thompson Detroit Montrose Hotel

Linden Woodmen of America meet for dance in Odd Fellows hall

Linden camp No. 145 Modern Woodmen of America holds a meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Odd Fellows hall at 109 Second Avenue SE. After a business session, dancing will follow. members and friends are invited.

Linden Modern Woodmen of America Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE

Royal Neighbor Boosters Meet at Mrs Rush Home

Mrs Ida Mae Danson and Mrs Mary Parsons will entertain the Royal Neighbor Booster club Thursday evening at 1012 G Avenue NW. Mrs Lara Woolwine and Mrs Charlotte Gaskill will lead the entertainment planning.

Royal Neighbor Boosters Ida Mae Danson Mary Parsons Royal Neighbor Booster Club William Rush G Avenue NW Lara Woolwine Charlotte Gaskill

Tirzah Society Meeting Planned for Thursday

Tirzah society will meet Thursday at 2 15 p m Mrs Alice Lenway 1629 Eighth Street NE will be hostess.

Tirzah Society Alice Lenway Eighth Street

Kensington Meeting With Mrs Younkin Set At 2 30

L A to B of R T L A to the B of R T No 58 will meet Tuesday at 2 30 pm with Mrs S E Younkin at 1224 Sixth Avenue SE for a Kensington event.

L. A R. T S. E. Younkin Sixth Avenue SE Kensington

Women Of The Moose Meeting Set For Monday Evening

Women of the Moose will meet Monday at 8 p.m. Members are reminded to attend and participate in planned activities and discussions.

Norden Lodge Meeting At 838 First Avenue East

Norden lodge No. 336 of the Vasa Order of America will meet at 838 First avenue E on Wednesday at 7 30 p m There will be entertainment after the meeting.

Norden Lodge Vasa Order of America First Avenue

Mercy Division 51 Meeting Set With Door Prize

Mercy division No. 51 of G I A to the B of L E meets Tuesday at 2 30 in K P hall. A door prize will be awarded.

Mercy Division B. of L. E K. P. Hall

Railway Mail Auxiliary Meeting At Mrs Easton Home

The Railway Mail Auxiliary will meet Tuesday at Mrs. E. K. Easton’s home 501 Thirtieth street SE. Assisting will be Mesdames A. C. Maxwell Newton Owen C. P. Walderbach Lydia Long E. R. Newcomer and E. J. Keppel.

Railway Mail Railway Mail Association E. K. Easton Thirtieth Street A. C. Maxwell Newton Owen C. P. Walderbach Lydia Long E. R. Newcomer E. J. Keppel

Westwood Community Club Meeting Debates Local Issues

Westwood Community Club will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. A C Nievas on Hillside Drive NW to discuss neighborhood matters and plan activities.

Westwood Community Club A. C. Nievas Hillside Drive

Fire Fighters Auxiliary Meeting and Sale

Ladies' auxiliary to Fire Figh ters local No. 11 will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Fleming's tea room. A white elephant sale is planned and refreshments will be served. Hostesses are Mesdames Fred D. Condon Frank J. Chadima William Besta and Peter F. Byrnes.

Mrs. Fleming Fred D. Condon Frank J. Chadima William Besta Peter F. Byrnes

Sunshine Auxiliary Meets for Drill Tuesday at 2 PM

Sunshine auxiliary No. 22 L A P M staff will gather for a drill Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Maine lodge hall.

Sunshine Auxiliary Sunshine Auxiliary No Maine Lodge Hall

Foresters of America Court Cedar No 3 Meeting

Foresters of America Court Cedar No 3 meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. in I O O F hall. Officers and committees will report.

Foresters of America Court Cedar No. 3 I. O. O. F. Hall

Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 Meeting Notice

Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Women Voters of the Civil War will meet Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the nearest local venue.

Rebecca Alexander D. of A. V

Bluff View Aid Society to Meet at Mrs Mann Home

Bluff View Aid society plans an all day meeting on Wednesday with a luncheon at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Louis Mann located at 1740 Thirteenth street NW. Members are asked to bring a covered dish.

Bluff View Aid Society Louis Mann Thirteenth Street NW

Social Riders Meet With Mrs Hutchinson at 215 Fifth

Social aiders plan a meeting with Mrs Margaret Hutchinson residing at 215 Fifth Street NE on Tuesday at 7 30 p m Nellie Cole will assist in organizing the gathering.

Margaret Hutchinson Fifth Street Nellie Cole

Ladies Auxiliary to Switchmen Meet for Games Night

Auxiliary to Switchmen Union will hold a meeting Wednesday evening at Moose Hall. After the session, members will play pinochle and 500 in a social program.

Switchmen Switchmen’s Union Moose Hall

Cedar Rapids Bird Club Meeting at Coe College

Members and friends of the Cedar Rapids Bird Club will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. in room 311 of Science Hall at Coe College for a gathering.

Bird Club The Cedar Rapids Science Hall Coe College

Cedar Rapids I.O.O.F. Lodge to convene Tuesday evening

Cedar Rapids lodge No. 141 I O O F will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m local time. Members urged to attend and discuss upcoming activities and orders.

Cedar Rapids Lodge No

S. L. A. Social Club to Meet This Friday

S. L. A. social club will meet Friday at the home of Mrs. Graham, 217 Second street NW.

S. L. A. Social Club Graham Second Street NW

Woman's Labor Bureau Meeting Notice

The Woman's Labor bureau No. 17 will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Labor temple.

Woman’s Labor Bureau Labor Temple

Ladies Auxiliary to the D A V Meeting Notice

The Ladies Auxiliary to the D A V will meet Monday evening at the Memorial building.

D.A.V Memorial Building

Women’s Relief Corps Officers Club Meeting at Memorial Hall

The Women’s Relief Corps Officers Club of No. 11 will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at Memorial Hall for luncheon. Mrs. Anita Endsley will host. The afternoon will include drill practice.

Women’s Relief Corps The T. Z. Cook Memorial Hall Anita Endsley

Companions Of Forest Chapter Meets For Initiation

Companions of the Forest chapter 1367 will meet Wednesday evening at Odd Fellow hall 10942 Second Avenue SE. A picnic supper precedes the meeting and members are asked to bring a dish and picnic paraphernalia.

Companions of Forest Companions of the Forest Odd Fellow Second Avenue SE

Foresters to Meet in Keane Hall Monday Evening

The Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters will hold a meeting in Keane hall Monday at 8 p.m. A social hour will follow the business session.

Foresters Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters Keane Hall

Star of Maine Lodge Meets Thursday Evening

Star of Maine Rebekah lodge number 221 will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at 838 First avenue East. Refreshments will be served.

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge First Avenue E

General Dodge Circle hosts Kensington meeting

General Grenville Dodge circle No. 88 of the Ladies of the G. A. R. will hold a Kensington Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clara Harman, 214 Fifth street NW. All veterans of the G. A. R. are invited.

General Dodge Grenville Dodge Kensington Clara Harman Fifth Street NW

Queen Of The West No. 2 Meeting Report

Queen of the West No. 2 of the Ladies society of the B of L F and E plans a meeting Friday at 2 30 p m in the I O O F hall with members expected to attend a regular session and conduct society business.

Queen of the West Ladies Society of the B. of L. F. and I. O. O. F. Hall

Rebekah Lodges Plan Joint Box Social

Cedar and Home Rebekah lodges join Cedar Rapids lodge No 141 of the Odd Fellows for a box social on Thursday. The event aims to support lodge activities and community charity in Cedar Rapids.

Rebekah Cedar and Home Rebekah Cedar Rapids Lodge No. 141 Odd Fellows

Evening at Cedar Rapids lodge hall invites women

The Cedar Rapids lodge hall at 109% Second Avenue SE hosts an afternoon event. Each woman will receive a luncheon box for two. Odd Fellows, Rebekahs, and friends are invited, with cards to follow the luncheon.

Cedar Rapids Lodge Second Avenue SE Rebekahs

Ambar Grotto Auxiliary Guest Night Friday

Ambar Grotto auxiliary holds a guest night meeting at 8 p.m. Friday at the K of P hall. After the program led by Mrs. John Randa, a social hour and refreshments follow.

Ambar Grotto P. Hall John Randa

Suburban Co Workers Meet at Gard Home

Suburban Co-Workers plan a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Paul Gard residence 1738 Maple Drive NW. Assisting will be Mesdames Ida Gard Marvin Gard and Nellie Horak.

Paul Gard Maple Drive Ida Gard Marvin Gard Nellie Horak

Security Benefit Association Meeting Friday at Moose Hall

The Security Benefit Association will meet Friday at 7:45 p.m. in Moose Hall. After the meeting a card game of pitch or ochle will be played with five hundred and prizes awarded.

Security Benefit Association Moose Hall

Degree of Honor meeting urged for Carrie Morcombe No. 2

Carrie Morcombe No. 2 D of H calls a meeting Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. All members and officers are urged to attend.

Carrie Morcombe No D. of H

Alpha Gamma Delta Honors National Secretary Miss Riser

Miss Julian Riser national secretary of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority is honored at multiple events during a Coe chapter visit. She attends a 4 to 6 pm tea at 2303 Twenty sixth Street Drive SE with alumnae and faculty guests, a noon dinner at Voorhees Hall, and a luncheon hosted by the Mothers' club at Mrs Clapp's Tea Room before heading to Ames to visit another chapter.

Julian Riser Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe Alpha Gamma Delta Miss Riser Margaret Wilson Twenty Sixth Street Drive Lester DeYarman Ethel Woodbridge

OES Auxiliary Picnic at Home for the Friendless

The O E S auxiliary to the Home for the Friendless meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at Mrs. George E. Palmer 1917 B avenue NE. Hostesses include Mrs. L W Minehart chairing with Edna Duncan Stella Smith A F Hungerford W J Barnaby Etta Perry and J F Eggers. Members bring dishes silver and a prepared dish. A business session follows at 2 30 p.m. Donations for the Tuesday fruit reception may be brought to the meeting.

George E. Palmer B Avenue NE L. W. Minehart Edna Duncan Stella Smith A. F. Hungerford W. J. Barnaby Etta Perry J. F. Eggers

Camp Fire Guardians Meeting Planned for Monday

Joe Carberry, chairman of first aid for Linn county Red Cross, to demonstrate emergency methods at the Camp Fire Guardians meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Montrose hotel state suite. Mrs John R Battin chairs the council board education committee in charge of the meeting.

Joe Carberry Linn County The Red Cross Camp Fire Guardians Montrose Hotel John R. Battin Council Board

Agnes Musel to Wed Harold Fish

Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Agnes Musel of Tama and Harold Fish of Shellsburg has been made. The couple will be married soon in Cedar Rapids.

Agnes Musel Tama Harold Fish Shellsburg Cedar Rapids

P. T. A. Bridge Party and Card Party Announced

Arthur P. T. A. plans a bridge party at the Roosevelt hotel October 14 at 2 15 p m with reservations through Mrs Carlton Owen or Mrs Chester Beall. Tyler P. T. A. hosts a card party and apron dance at Moose hall Wednesday at 2 p m public invited. Reservations via Mrs Pearl Kessler or Mrs Harry Dahlstrand.

Arthur P. T. A Roosevelt Hotel Carlton Owen Dial Chester Beall Tyler P. T. A Moose Hall Pearl Kessler Harry Dahlstrand

Johnson P T A Meeting on Character Formation

Johnson P T A will convene Wednesday at 2 45 p m in the school. Mrs S V Shonka council president speaks on Character Formation in the Home and a musical program is planned.

Van Buren Study Group Set for Monday Evening

The Van Buren study group will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs O H Lundquist 1111 Third Street SW attendees should arrive prepared for discussion in a small group setting in the Van Buren area.

van Buren Group van Buren O. H. Lundquist Third Street

Dairy Dale Mothers Club Formed In Dairy Dale District

Mrs. George L. Van Deusen spoke as a guest and helped organize the Dairy Dale Mothers club at Mrs. Harry Decious home. Mrs. Elmer Ingels named chairman. monthly meetings set for the first Friday. Next gathering scheduled for November 6 at Mrs. John E. Sundberg’s home.

Dairy Dale Mothers’ Club George L. van Deusen Dairy Dale Harry Decious Elmer Ingels John E. Sundberg

40th Anniversary Is Celebrated At Old Time Party

Mr and Mrs William F Herrmann hosted an old fashioned party at the Montrose hotel to celebrate the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mrs Herrmanns parents Mr and Mrs Henry W Hill of Buhl Minn The event drew sixty five guests including out of town relatives and friends with a chicken and noodle dinner square dances and period clothing reflecting forty years ago The couple's family includes daughter Mrs B J Hermann of Stillwater and Mrs Hill who resides in CrescoGrace and extended family attended from multiple Minnesota towns and Clinton Iowa

William F. Herrmann Thirty-sixth Avenue J Street Montrose Hotel Ben Howard Waukon Hill Joseph Hill Cresco Herrmann Gaddis Brooks Postville George Hill Alfred Ellingson Ed Hedlund Lena Thurman Carrie Simcoe Minneapolis M. Booth Elk River Minn Charles Hill Bagley Charles Sheppler Sabula John Gudhardt Teeds Grove Fred Loehndorff Irene Herrmann Harry Ritner Art Carlson Art Smith Clinton Charles Phenning Buhl, Minn

Mary Vail Hosts Breakfast for Lois O’Brien Honor

Miss Lois O’Brien will wed Charles A. Brown of Jacksonville Ill next Saturday. Mary Vail 117 Eleventh Street NE will entertain at a Roosevelt hotel breakfast and shower this morning with guests including Mesdames Craemer Myers Gertsen O Brien Drake Jones Landis Arnott and Miss Mueller.

Mary Vail Eleventh Street Roosevelt Hotel Lois O’brien Charles A. Brown Jacksonville Ill Nicholas P. Craemer Carl D. Myers Arthur C. Gertsen T. W. O’brien Beth Drake Lyman Jones Clyde Landis Maynard Arnott Lorraine Mueller

St Margaret's Circle to Sponsor a Dance

St Margaret's circle of the Immaculate Conception church will sponsor a dance on Oct. 14 at Dance Land from 9 30 to 12 30 p m. Mrs J W Enzler chairs the committee assisted by Mrs Joe Toman and Mrs S G Blencoe. Tickets available from committee members or circle members.

St. Margaret's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church Danceland J. W. Enzler Joe Toman S. G. Blencoe

Musketeer Drum and Bugle Corps Picnic Announcement

Boys and families of the Musketeer Drum and Bugle Corps gather at Ben Hur hall Wednesday at 6 p.m. for a picnic supper and a business meeting. New members invited and information available from Mrs Ray Ingham or Mrs John B Fryrear.

Musketeer Drum and Bugle Corps Ben Hur Hall Ray Ingham John B. Fryrear

Local ladies host farewell tea for Miss Albia Vondra

Mrs. Millard Port and Mrs. Merle McAvoy entertained Friday at 408 G avenue NW in honor of Miss Albia Vondra who will move to California. Bridge and banco yielded prizes to Mrs. F. B. Schlack Mrs. N. J. Dautremont and Miss Vondra. Gileee received a gift.

Millard Port Merle McAvoy

Minerva Delphian Meeting on Feudal England Forum

Minerva Delphian will meet Monday at 2 p.m. at the Y W C A. Mrs. L F Vane will lead an open forum on Feudal England with Mesdames A E Einen J H Anderson F H Knapp A E Chase and H W Ward presenting various aspects of the topic.

Minerva Delphian L. F. Vane A. E. Einen J. H. Anderson F. H. Knapp A. E. Chase H. W. Ward

Vernon Heights Reading Club Luncheon at Mrs Harms Home

The Vernon Heights Reading club meets Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at 362 Garden Drive SE hosted by Mrs. A E Harms. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. James P Palmer and Mrs. W S King.

Vernon Heights Reading Club A. E. Harms Garden Drive James P. Palmer W. S. King

Local Dinner Honors Jamison Guests from Omaha

Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Andreas hosted a dinner Friday night at 2523 Twenty sixth Drive SE in honor of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jamison of Omaha. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Andreas, Glen Andreas, and Vera Yates of Lisbon.

A. M. Andreas Twenty-sixth Drive H. E. Jamison Omaha R. P. Andreas Glen Andreas Vera Yates Lisbon

Neisner's Efficiency Club Elects Officers and Dines

Neisner's efficiency club met Thursday and elected Lucille Robertson president Mary Krammar vice president Alice Urban secretary Bernice Staab treasurer and Maude McClain editor After the meeting the group dined at the College Inn and then at Pla Mor Attendees included A. Nachman F J Daniels D Staab C Urban B Krammar R Wieneke G McClain H Jacobs Helen Worthan W Votrobubek Jane Conley P Powell Dorothy Bargar Margaret Nicks June Horsfall M Prusek Murphy Esther Riechert Oma Martin and Lucille Robertson

Neisner’s Efficiency Club Neisner’s Efficiency Club Lucille Robertson Mary Krammar Alice Urban Bernice Staab Maude McClain College Inn Pla-Mor A. Nachman F. J. Daniels D. Staab C. Urban B. Krammar R. Wieneke G. McClain H. Jacobs Helen Worthan W. Votrobubek Jamae Conley P. Powell Brookhauser F. Mullins Dorothy Bargar Margaret Nicks June Horsfall M. Prusek Mr. Murphy Esther Riechert Oma Martin

Marion couple wed at home ceremony Saturday

Dorothy Hall daughter of Mrs Florence Hall Los Angeles and Francis Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Taylor Marion were married at 8 p.m. Saturday at the groom's parents home. Rev J M Walters officiated. A reception followed and they will reside at 145 Sixth Avenue Marion after October 12.

Dorothy Hall Florence Hall Los Angeles Francis Taylor Leonard Taylor Marion J. M. Walters Methodist Church Charles City E. J. Lee Cedar Rapids J. B. Fosdick Taylor Sixth Avenue Columbia Studios Hollywood Mr. Taylor Marion High School New York Dispatch Line

Young Democrats Dance hosted by Linn County club

The Young Democratic club of Linn county hosts a dance Monday at Pla-Mar ballroom with guests from across the Second congressional district. Attendees include a University of Town Young Democrats group, Chicago performers Nickolas and Sylvia, Melania Soloway, Leo Gatto, Barbara Ann Teeters, Lyndall Davis, and the Democratic men's quartet.

Young Democratic Club Linn County Second Congressional District University of Town Nickolas and Sylvia Chicago Melania Soloway Leo Gatto Maddigan School Barbara Ann Teeters Lyndall Davis

F L Diserens Hosts Honor Picnic for Kadlec Couple

Mr. and Mrs. F L Diserens of 2202 Upland drive SE host a picnic supper tonight at their home to honor newly married Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kadlec. Mrs Kadlec is formerly Helen Cook. Guests include 1935 Cedar chapter No 184 O E S officers, spouses.

F. L. Diserens Upland Drive Edward Kadlec

Vaverka Announces Daughters Marriage in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs W E Vaverka announce the marriage of their daughter Wilma Helen to Charles Clifford Kunzman son of Mr and Mrs George Kunzman. The ceremony was held Friday at 6 pm at the bride's home conducted by Rev R N Coolidge of the Church of God. Cathryn Cunningham of Cedar Rapids attended the bride and Clifford Chapman of Cedar Rapids was best man. Mrs Kunzman is a Grant high school graduate and has worked at National Oats. Mr Kunzman is employed by the Chandler company. The couple plans a wedding trip to Chicago and Detroit and will make their home in Cedar Rapids.

W. E. Vaverka Fifth Street Wilma Helen Charles Clifford Kunzman George Kunzman Rockford R. N. Coolidge Church of God Cathryn Cunningham Cedar Rapids Clifford Chapman

Grace Donnan and James Elliott Wed in Dixon Ill

Mr and Mrs H G Donnan of near Cedar Rapids announce the marriage of their daughter Grace to James Elliott son of Mrs Elizabeth Elliott of Clinton. The ceremony occurred last Sunday in Dixon Ill at Trinity church with Rev How ard Buxton officiating. George Banta of Dixon attended. Mr Elliott is employed with the Mc Raith Ice Cream company here.

H. G. Donnan Cedar Rapids Grace James Elliott Elizabeth Elliott Clinton Dixon, Ill Howard Buxton Trinity Church George Banta Dixon

Salasek Vondracek Nuptials At First Reformed Church

Rosemarie Salasek married Godfrey Vondracek in a Thursday ceremony at the First Reformed church officiated by Rev. Samuel Ramaker. The bride’s chiffon velvet gown featured a four trained dress with a pearl trimmed veil and Easter lilies in her bouquet. Helen Brusha served as maid of honor, Elmer Shebetka was best man, and a reception followed at the couple’s home with a Paramount pavilion dance in Swisher.

John H. Salasek Ninth Avenue Rosemarie Godfrey Vondracek Stella Vondracek Fairfax First Reformed Church Samuel Ramaker Helen Brusha Geneva Elmer Shebetka Apare Paramount Swisher

Esther Payne Muenzer to perform WSUI recital Tuesday

Pianist Esther Payne Muenzer wife of Hans Muenzer associate professor of violin at the University of Iowa will present a radio recital Tuesday at 9 p.m. over WSUI Iowa City. She studied with Silvio Scionti and attended classes of Fannie Bloomfield Ziesler Joseph Shevinne and Richard Hagemann. She has appeared as soloist with the Chicago Symphony the Chicago Woman's Symphony the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestras and Henry Weber's WGN Symphoniette.

Esther Payne Muenzer Hans Muenzer University of Iowa Chicago Theater Orchestra WSUI Iowa City Chicago Woman’s Symphony Kansas City Philharmonic Henry Weber WGN Symphoniette

Legion Auxiliary To Meet Tuesday In Hanford

Mrs Gilbert Martin, chairman, outlines October unit activities and the citation merit system at the American Legion auxiliary meeting for Hanford Post No. 5. Executive board at 7 15 p m and regular session at 8 p m. Patricia Herbit and Gayle Rhodes provide a musical skit. refreshments by Mrs. George Bees division.

Gilbert Martin American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No Memorial Coliseum Martin Robert Vesely Patricia Herbit Gayle Rhodes George Bees

Mount Mercy Students Elect New Officers

Mount Mercy college students elected new class officers on Thursday. Sophomore president Carmel Anne Heffron Lost Nation and vice president Esther Rahe Cedar Rapids joined secretary-treasurer Helen Ford Whittemore. Freshman president Mary Jane Reilly New Hampton and secretary-treasurer Mildred Gorman Oelwein were also chosen with Kathleen Hogan Monticello as vice-president.

Mount Mercy College Carmel Anne Heffron Lost Nation Esther Rahe Cedar Rapids Helen Ford Whittemore Mary Jane Reilly New Hampton Kathleen Hogan Monticello Mildred Gorman Oelwein

West Side Auxiliary Meeting At Home Of Mrs Kopp

The west side auxiliary to the Home for the Friendless meets Monday at 2 30 P M at 1556 First Avenue East. Mrs W L Neal is named chairman of hostesses and members should bring fruit shower contributions for the October 6 event.

West Side F. W. Kopp First Avenue E W. L. Neal

Margaret Stone Hosts Silver Chain Circle Meeting

Margaret Stone entertained the Silver Chain junior circle of the King's Daughters Thursday at her home on 1817 Park Avenue SE Ruth Buresh presided Muriel Lowe reported a $5 pastry sale profit The group voted an honor pearl for past president and organizer Margaret Stone to be presented at the Davenport state convention Betty Larson will host the next meeting at 415 Nineteenth Street SE

Margaret Stone Park Avenue SE Silver Chain King’s Daughters Ruth Buresh Ways and Means Muriel Lowe Davenport George M. Stone Betty Larson Nineteenth Street

West Side W C T U Luncheon and Meeting Planned

West Side W C T U schedules a Wednesday luncheon and program at 12 30 p m at Mrs W S Butterfield 1341 B avenue NW. The event includes a meeting and guest program.

West Side W. S. Butterfield B Avenue NW

Louise Leibert Circle Meeting Plans Dessert Luncheon

Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. L. G. Swaney, 420 Longwood Drive. Plans for the convention will be discussed.

Louise Leibert The King’s Daughters L. G. Swaney Longwood Drive

Cedar Bap ids Woman's Club Meet This Week

Seven groups of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club plan meetings this week. Topics include History and Literature with Miss Jaroslava Holubova, American Home department opening, International Relations discussing Spain and League issues, Current Events luncheon, and talks on the Constitution. Health education hosts a welcome breakfast for Miss Lorain Nelson. Philanthropic, Dramatic Art, and other departments schedule teas, sewing, and a Homecoming Tea for new members.

Cedar Bapids Jaroslava Holubova Charles University Prague Czechoslovakia

Chicago North Western Women's Club Luncheon

Members of the Chicago North Western Women's Club meet at the YWCA on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon and a business session. Yearbooks will be distributed and an attendance prize will be given.

Chicago North Western Women’s Club Chicago At North Western Women’s Club Y. W. C. A. Wedneday

Miss Mikulecky Hosts Shower for Sister Ahead of Oct 10 Wedding

Miss Mildred Mikulecky of 13 First Street SW hosted a personal shower Friday for her sister Miss Ire Mikulecky who will wed Delmar Olson on October 10. A bun game at three tables awarded prizes to Marion Egan and Doris Rollins.

Mildred Mikulecky First Street Ire Mikulecky Delmar Olson Marion Egan Doris Rollins

Tuesday Study Club Luncheon At Mrs Clapp's Tea Room

The Tuesday Study club holds a luncheon at 1 p m at Mrs Clapp's tea room on First avenue E. Mrs John Stansbury will recount her Mediterranean cruise.

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