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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1938

Page

4

King's Daughters To Have Big Delegation

A Cedar Rapids and Marion group sails with over 35 members to the forty third Iowa convention of the King's Daughters and Sons at Central Methodist church in Oskaloosa. The delegation includes Mrs Carl Goodwin and Mrs Earl Schuyler and many other named members listed for the event running Wednesday to Friday.

King’s Daughters Cedar Rapids Marion Iowa International Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons Oskaloosa Central Methodist Church Irs Darlington Carl Goodwin Earl Schuyler Arthur E. Chase Linn County John Morton Madge Fisher Henrietta Hughes T. K. Hefner L. L. Owen W. H. Richards Harry Hamer Lynn G Swaney Goodwin J. E. Killinger Raymond A. Reid Marshall Clark Schuyler R. Thomas Termohien William Elder F J. Lightner J W . Barnett W. 0. Shelquist C Davis C. W. Whipple Lena Borschel J. Glass D. M. Robertson H E. Haegg Howard B. Helscher J H Rhoads Lena Inskeep Jeanne Hall A. R McEilain O W. McBride Earl Berber Ed Ainley Uulda Knight Irvin Ford Kenneth Cornell

P. E. O. Chapter Meeting Highlights Travel Tales

Mrs Russell Wolfe hosted P. E. O. chapter IF in a Monday afternoon gathering. The program titled Vacation Experiences featured stories of trips across Panama to Canada and from San Francisco to New York with four guests including Mrs R R Williamson and Mrs L W Walker.

Russell Wolfe Third Avenue SE Panama Canada San Francisco New York R. R. Williamson L. W. Walker Mary Hobbs Sioux City Bernard R. Condiff Des Moines

Miss Kanealy Returns After California Visit

Miss Charlotte Kanealy of 1727 Fourth Avenue SE has returned home after a three week trip to Los Angeles and Santa Barbara California visiting her brother John Kanealy who is interning at the General Hospital in Santa Barbara.

Charlotte Kanealy Fourth Avenue SE Los Angeles Santa Barbara Calif John Kanealy General Hospital

Bever Hosts Bridge Club Dinner at Washington Home

Mr and Mrs James L Bever entertained their bridge club Monday evening at their home 1600 Washington Avenue SE.

James L. Bever Washington Avenue

Lambda Beta Sigma Phi meeting at Montrose hotel

The Lambda chapter business girls sorority met in the Montrose hotel State suite Monday night. Members gave one minute talks on life goals and personal analysis charts were filled out under Mrs. Pierre A Tracy and educational director Mrs. Clarice Torgerson. Six rushees and guests Frances OMeara and Vinetta Tiffany attended.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel Pierre A Tracy Clarice Torgerson Lambda Frances O'Meara Vinetta Tiffany Beta Lota Chapter

Engineer Russell Blaine Visited by Agents in Rochester

Russell Blaine of Rochester New York spent the weekend with his agents Mr and Mrs John H laine at 815 Eighth Street NW. Blaine is an engineer with Taylor Instrument Company of Rochester.

Russell Blaine Rochester N. Y John Hlaine Eighth Street Mr. Blaine Taylor Instrument Company

Forty Attend Meeting of Chapter HJ P E O F

Forty members of chapter Hd of P E O and guests gathered for a luncheon at Mrs Carl D Thomas 2267 Washington Ave SE Monday afternoon. Social committee members led by Mrs A L Bye hosted with Mrs Robert O Bickel Mrs E C Hoover Mrs Carrie Thomas H J Ferguson Mrs Arthur Barlow and Mrs E W Richardson assisting. Guests included Mrs Prudence Smith chapter HG Vinton Mrs Gardner chapter DQ Reinbeck and Mrs Agnes Royce chapter HI Iowa City. Program featured violin solos by Nellie Richardson Virginia Moore and Flora Taylor plus a violin duet by Taylor and Richardson with Moore accompanying.

Chapter Hd Carl D. Thomas Washington Avenue Mesdames A L. Bye Robert O. Bickel E C. Hoover Carrie Thomas H. J. Ferguson Arthur Barlow E. W. Richardson Prudence Smith Vinton Gardner Reinbeck Agnes Royce Iowa City Nellie Richardson Virgina Moore Londonderry Air Flora Taylor Moore Fate Champetre

Mrs Howard R Green Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Howard R Green of 2003 Bever Avenue SE hosted a Tuesday afternoon luncheon for her bridge club at her home, with twelve places set.

Howard R. Green Bever Avenue SE Bridge Club

History Literature Group Hosts Guest Tea

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club history and literature department opened its season with a guest tea at the club home to mark the department's tenth anniversary. Miss Matilda Snouffer welcomed guests as Mrs W R Armstrong outlined the year's program and society leaders shared stories on early history and pioneers near Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Matilda ‘Snouffer W. R. Armstrong T. Lubbock E. M. Soboda Woman's Club J M. Dinwiddie J. L. Rhea Cedar Rapids Mary Woitishek

Pauline Ehda Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party

Pauline Mary Ehda daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Ehda of 1611 J avenue NE celebrated her twelfth birthday Saturday afternoon at the Ehda home. Guests enjoyed games from 2 to 5 p.m. followed by refreshments.

Pauline Mary Ehda Raymond Ehda J Avenue NE Edda Marian Pollitz Helen Marie Miller Robert Miller Douglas Cornish Jacqueline Wallace Mildred Jeanne Edda Patricia Ann Edda Elizabeth Barber Marjorie Lodge Gerald Parker Elizabeth Miller Albie Miller W. &. Matus

Mizpahs Circle Meets All Day At Mrs Andersons Home

Mizpahs Circle, the Mizpah circle of the Kings Daughters, will meet all day Thursday at the home of Mrs J. Anderson, 1732 Maple Drive West.

Mizpah Es J. Anderson Maple Drive

Wilson Hi Yette Groups Plan Meetings

Cabinet members of the Wilson Hi Yette club will meet for dinner Wednesday at 5 30 p m at the apartment of their adviser Miss Elsie Probst 1400 Second avenue SE The club met Tuesday afternoon in the gym at the school for a social recreation meeting using the kick off theme Esther Rowe was chairman assisted by Delores Woods and Donna Krumm club members and Miss Lorraine Nelson of the W C A staff The McKinley Hi Yette club will meet Wednesday at 3 30 p m in the Martha Washington room with Lois Wessale as program chairman Miss Margaret Frederikson art instructor at McKinley will talk on Norway and Sweden The Franklin club will start its series of programs on personality Thursday at 3 30 p m in the Martha Washington room The topic will be taken from the book Personality Pointers by Jill Edwards Thursday s subject being Don t Be Personal Eleanor Peters will lead the discussion and Patricia Funkey is program chairman The Roosevelt cabinet will have a supper meeting tonight at the W C A L

Wilson Hi Eleanor Peters Patricia Funkey Roosevelt

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Dinner in Cedar Rapids

Alumnae from Alpha Gamma Delta met Monday at Mrs. David G. Bleakley’s Cedar Rapids home. They welcomed two new Cedar Rapids members from Ames and Minnesota chapters and viewed the film Autumn in the Ozarks after a business meeting led by Mrs. A. H. Boileau.

Alpha Gamma Delta David G. Bleakley Meadowbrook Drive Dean S. Hilborn D. A. Flenniken Carl G. Helming Wilma Myers Leone Burgert Cedar Rapids S. T. Hootman Ames K. V. Turner

Family return after week with Frews in Humboldt

Mrs. John Miller of Humboldt returns home Monday with her sons Vincent and Ivan and her daughter Veronica after visiting her sister Mrs. Jack Frew and Mr. Frew at 720 Thirty-fourth Street SE for a week.

John Miller Humboldt Vincent Ivan Veronica

Beta Delphian Meeting at Montrose Hotel

The Beta Delphian group will gather at the Montrose hotel on Thursday at 7 30 p m Mrs Cyrus Metcalf will lead the lesson with instruction and guidance reported.

Beta Delphian Montrose Hotel Cyrus Metcalf

Miss Mary Alsin and Nelson Fink Wed at Nashua

The wedding of Miss Mary Alsin and Nelson Fink took place at the Little Brown church in Nashua with a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. William Kent. Afterward the couple left for a motor trip and will reside at 409 Twenty-second Street SE Cedar Rapids after Oct. 15.

Little Brown Nashua Mary Alsin Seventh Street SE W W. Gray Anamosa Nelson Fink Minnie Fink Twenty-second Street William Kent Minneapolis Chicago Mercy Hospital School Cedar Rapids Fink Cedar Rapids Business College Tru- Art Engravers

Lundy Returns to Princeton Graduate College

J Edward Lundy returns to Princeton University graduate college in Princeton New Jersey after spending the summer with his sister Mrs F C Dunn and Dr Dunn at 533 Knollwood Drive SE.

J. Edward Lundy Graduate College Princeton University Princeton N. J F C. Dunn Dunn Knollwood Drive

Mrs Smith Returns After Chicago Visit

Mrs. Sidney G. Smith returns from a three and a half week stay in Chicago visiting her son and daughter in law, C. H. Smith. During the visit, a daughter, Margaret Louise, was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Smith.

Sidney G. Smith Mount Vernon Avenue Chicago C. H. Smith

Catholic Book Club Meets for Dessert Luncheon

Mrs R W Friday hosts members of the Catholic Book Club at 2385 Blake Boulevard SE on Wednesday at 1 15 p m for a dessert luncheon at the Commonwealth Tea Room. Mrs Peiffer reviews Religious Music by Dr Rene Aigras.

R. W Blake Boulevard Catholic Book Club Commonwealth Tea Room

Challed Family Returns From Chicago Toledo Trip

Dr. and Mrs. D. S. Challed and their son Don arrived home Sunday after Dr. Challed completed a month long anesthesia course in Toledo Ohio. Mrs. Challed and Don joined him in Chicago last Friday.

D. S. Challed Twentieth Street Don Chicago Dr. Challed Toledo Ohio Challed

Henry Hamiltons To Entertain At Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Dr and Mrs Henry H Hamilton host a dinner party Tuesday evening at 2207 Ridge Way Drive SE to mark their fifth wedding anniversary. Local bridal party members attending include Mr and Mrs Donald P Barnes Mr and Mrs Harry G O Donnell Mr and Mrs Edwin H Wadsworth Mr and Mrs J L Cooper and John Carey.

FR Tee Henry H. Hamilton Ridgeway Drive Donald P. Barnes Harry G. O'Donnell Edwin H. Wadsworth J. L. Cooper John Carey

Y W C A Business Girls League Dinner Program

About fifty members of the Business Girls league of the YWCA met for dinner and a program Monday evening at the YWCA with Miss Harriette Struve in charge. Harriett Swain of The Gazette spoke on Reading the News.

Business Girls’ League Harriette Struve Harriett Swain the Gazette League Helen McCleery Sarah Ann Brown Wilson School Young Married Pearl Everett Catherine Crane Dorothy Johnstone Frances McFall

Fourth Nighters Meet Wednesday At YWCA

The Fourth Nighters will gather Wednesday at the YWCA to launch fall activity groups. Miss Dorothy Svee leads badminton from 7 to 9 30 p.m. and Mrs. Oliver Longueville directs contract bridge from 7 30 to 9 30 p.m. The group includes men and women in business, industry and college.

Dorothy Svee Oliver Longueville

Mrs Willis M Mohn Hosts Kings Daughters Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Willis M Mohn entertained the Margaret Bottome circle of the Kings Daughters at a dessert luncheon at 513 Sixteenth Street SE Monday. Mrs D M Robertson led the business meeting, devo tions by Mrs H E Haegg, readings from Hurlbuts Story of the Bible, and prayer by chaplain Mrs A E Tappen. Members completed a charity quilt and Mrs Lester Martinek attended as a guest.

Willis M. Mohn Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters Sixteenth Street D. M. Robertson H. E. Haegg Hurlbut A. E. Tappen Lester Martinek

Winifred Ryan to Wed Robert Moes Honored at Shower

Miss Winifred Ryan was honored at a miscellaneous shower Monday hosted by Maureen Moes. Bridge prizes were awarded to Mrs. D. Cahill and James F. Curry. Attendees included Betty and Elizabeth Curry, Mrs. Cahill, Mrs. John T. Ryan, James E. Cusack, D. J. Griffin, M. E. Curry, James F. Curry, Robert J. Moes, and the Moes couple.

Winifred Ryan Robert J. Moes Maureen Moes D. Cahill James F. Curry Betty Curry Elizabeth Curry Cahill John T. Ryan James E. Cusack D. J. Griffin M. E. Curry W. H. Moes

Grace Walpole circle hosts luncheon and elects delegates

Mrs. William J. Barron acted as hostess at a Grace Walpole circle luncheon on Monday. During the meeting Mrs. Arthur C. Gertsen and Mrs. Ray I. Horton were elected delegates to the state convention at Oskaloosa this week. The next gathering will be at Mrs. H. C. Jensen’s home on Country Club Parkway SE.

William J. Barron Washington Avenue Grace Walpole King’s Daughters Arthur C. Gertsen Ray I. Horton Oskaloosa H. C. Jensen Country Club Parkway

National Academy Exhibition Praised At Cedar Rapids Gallery

The 113th National Academy of Design show opens at the Cedar Rapids Public Library gallery with 37 paintings valued over 36000 dollars. Notable works include Charles S. Chapman Adventure and Robert Weaver Wagon 97, with praise from critics and a roster of Academicians and invited artists.

Marvin D. Cone National Academy of Design Cedar Rapids Art Association American Federation of Arts Charles S. Chapman Robert Weaver Hallgarten Royal Cortissoz New York Herald Tribune National Academy John C. Johansen Vanderbilt Jeannette Lowe Art News Junius Allen Oscar E. Berninghaus Walter Farndon Luigi Lucioni Maud M. Mason Roy M. Mason George Laurence Nelson Ivan G. Olinsky Ezra Winter Sperry Andrews Robert D. Barrett Clifford Adams Bayard Louis Bosa Henry H. Brooks Alexander Clayton John F. Clymer Harold Denison Floyd Gahman Leon

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Guard group meets for supper and planning

The October Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Guard association convened Monday at Van Vechten Park with members cooking supper using training course recipes. Officers and guardians attended, including Mrs. A S Mason and Mrs. A L Hinton, who recently attended Ottawa’s guardians training. A citywide Falling Leaves ceremony is planned for Friday at Ellis Park, with local training courses scheduled for Oct 19 to 21.

Cedar Rapids Ellis Park P. H. Brown Wood A. J. Anderson Mason Leslie Crawford Orville Mercer Arthur Norman Hinton R. H. Work H. J. Beals J. S. Skien A. S. Nilsson Nadia Thorpe Jane Niles Kathryn Engle Jane Garwood

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Chorus Rehearsal Notice

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club chorus will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the club house for rehearsal.

Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Chorus

Hahn Announces Daughter Dorothy Engaged to Earl Koehn

Mr and Mrs Howard H Hahn of 2812 First Avenue E announce the engagement of their daughter Dorothy E Hahn to Earl F Koehn of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs F Koehn of Chicago. The wedding is set for Monday October 24. Dorothy is a Washington High School graduate and works for Standard Glass and Paint. Koehn attended Iowa State College and was with Theta Xi. He works for Hutchinson Ice Cream.

Howard H. Hahn First Avenue E Dorothy E Earl F. Koehn Cedar Rapids F. Koehn Chicago Miss Hahn Washington High School Standard Glass and Paint Company Koehn Iowa State College Theta Xi Social Fraternity Hutchinson Ice Cream Company

Mrs Adrian Pillars Honored At Shower In Chicago Move

Miss Mary Virginia Jamesson hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday at Mrs John Chandler's home 818 Sixteenth Street SEE honoring her sister Mrs Adrian Pillars formerly Dorothy Jamesson Bridge was played and refreshments served Guests included Mrs Rudy Weber Mrs Joseph Chandler Mrs Ted Vernimont Mrs A B Hanson Mrs Harry Sargent Mrs Dale Cripps Anton Nase Jr and Misses Helen Jayne Catherine Kelly Rosemary Cranny Polly and Peggy Jamesson.

Mary Virginia Jamesson John Chandler Sixteenth Street Adrian Pillars Dorothy Jamesson Mrs. Pillars Mr. Pillars Chicago Rudy Weber Joseph Chandler Ted Vernimont A. B. Hanson Harry Sargent Dale Cripps Anton Nase, Jr Helen

Ex-Quakerettes to Meet at Mrs. Riley’s Home

Members of the Ex-Quakerettes will meet Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Mary Riley located at 1057 Ninth Avenue NW.

Mary Riley Ninth Avenue NW

Arlington Postmaster Dies at 61 in Oelwein

Floyd Finney age 61 postmaster at Arlington died Monday night in a hospital at Oelwein. A lifelong Democrat he ran a feed mill and served as a bank director. Masonic funeral services are planned for Wednesday.

Oelwein Floyd Finney Arlington Finney

Man Fined for Pekingese Drink at Central Park

Wealthy broker Elbridge Gerry Snow walked in Central Park with his pekingese dog and offered the animal a drink at a fountain. He received a summons and was fined $10 by a magistrate for the act.

New York Elbridge Gerry Snow Central Park

Changes in Registration Open Before Election

Cedar Rapids City Clerk L J Storey announces registration changes ahead of the November 8 general election. 83 new registrations filed since the last period, with hundreds more needed. Deadline to register is October 29 at 9 p m. Office hours extend in October, including a 8 am to 9 pm Saturday on October 29.

L. J. Storey United States Iowa Linn County Storey Cedar Rapids City Hall and Register

British Gale Kills Six as 70 MPH Storm Ravages Isles

A Tuesday gale reaching 70 miles per hour caused at least six deaths and numerous injuries across the British Isles amid torrential rains. Weather squads report widespread damage and rescue efforts continue as highways are blocked and structures wrecked.

London INS British Isles

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Mrs. Wolfe California James Bevers Howard Green Pauline Enda Mizpahs Circle NEW Discovery Natural Oil DOWS 2Nd Ave 2Nd Street Bermuda Ella Barnett New York City Monarch of Charles Moyer Tama Moyers New England Frews Mrs. Smith D. S. Challeds P.T.A. Meetings Schaeffer Heights Schaeffer Heights P.T.A Tyler Louis H SILA Tist St. SE Henry Hamiltons Grace Walpole Circle International Drycleaning Authority Good Housekeeping DuPont Woman's Club Chorus H. H. Hahns Mrs. Adrian Pillars British Gale Merry Hall
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