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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1939

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Fellowship Dinner For Former Y W C A Clubs

A Monday evening fellowship dinner honored former Y W C A clubs with active members hosting. Maxine Maxson led community singing. a skit by Mary Frances Batten et al described club plans. A 1918 business meeting playlet was performed and the Midwest conference for business girls set for Oct 21-22 at Marshalltown with Oct 9 RSVP.

Maxine Maxson Miss Maxson Billie Kutchera Business Girls’ League Virginia Morgan Alma Maass Pauline Ford Mary Frances Batten Emma Allen Marshalltown Dial Margaret McKnight Dorothy Johnstone

Zimmermans and Wallace Take Texas Trip

Mr and Mrs W A Zimmerman of 1813 Third Avenue SE and Mrs John H Wallace of 1800 Ridgewood Terrace SE left Tuesday for Texas visiting Fort Worth Houston and Galveston En route home they will visit New Orleans.

W. A. Zimmerman Third Avenue SE John H. Wallace Ridgewood Terrace SE Texas Fort Worth Houston Galveston New Orleans

Local D A R Members At Dubuque Meeting

D A R members from Ashley and Mayflower chapters attended the district meeting in Dubuque at Hotel Julien. Mrs. Thomas led as regent and chair of the state conservation committee. Miss Katherine Franken reported as state president of the Children of the American Revolution. other chapter delegates spoke on radio and defense education.

Dubuque Ashley and Mayflower Hotel Julien The Daughters of the Carl D. Thomas Jack E. Durin Ethel Mahon Fred L. Diserens R. E. Wilhelm J. C. Lick Edwin Franken Katherine Franken J. R. Treichler Ralph Walker George Newland Thomas State Conservation Committee Miss Franken Children of the American Revolution Durin Ashley Robert C. Toms Imogen B. Emery Bryan Cronbaugh C. L. Douglass C. W. Boegel E. Narey Spirit Lake Emery Toms Cronbaugh

Mrs Churchill Hostess for Thursday Circle Meeting

Members of the Martha Marquis circle of the Coe college faculty will visit Mrs Irving L Churchill at 551 Knollwood drive SE Thursday at 1 p.m. for lunch. Dean Mary Bell will present colored slides of the Coe geology field trip to the Tetons this summer. Mrs Myron L Koenig chairs the hostess committee.

Martha Marquis Coe College Irving L. Churchill Knollwood Drive Mary Bell Coe The Tetons Myron L. Koenig

Robert Bickell Hosts for the Brownlees Visit

As a courtesy to Mr and Mrs Harold J Brownlee of London England visiting Mr and Mrs Roy E Curray guests will be entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert O Bickel this evening at 2241 Grande avenue SE.

Harold J. Brownlee London England Roy E. Curray Linden Drive Robert O. Bickel Grande Avenue

Interior Decorating Class for Junior League Meet

All sustaining and active members of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids are invited to a course in interior decorating. Miss Mary Luberger will meet in the league room at the Montrose hotel Friday at 10 30 a.m.

Junior League of Cedar Rapids Mary Luberger Montrose Hotel

Luncheon Honoring Mrs. Jessie Ormsby in Seattle Home

Mrs. F. P. Shean hosted a Wednesday afternoon luncheon at 117 Sixteenth Street NE in honor of Mrs. Jessie Ormsby of Los Angeles visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph D. Gray at 1624 Third Avenue SE. Mrs. Ida Quigley and Mrs. Harry A. Toms joined in the courtesy.

F. P. Shean Sixteenth Street Jessie Ormsby Los Angeles Ralph D. Gray Third Avenue SE Ida Quigley Harry A. Toms

St John’s Choir Hosts Dinner at Trewins Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Trewin of 1950 Fourth Avenue SE will entertain members of the young people’s choir at St John’s church with a dinner on Wednesday evening at their residence.

St. John’s Church Harold Trewin Fourth Avenue SE

Two Miss Beardsleys Visit Evanston Friends

Miss Martha Beardsley of 2149 Linden Drive SE and Miss Esther Yothers of 2034 Fourth Avenue SE are spending several days in Evanston Illinois visiting friends and will return Thursday.

Martha Beardsley Linden Drive Esther Yothers Fourth Avenue SE Evanston, Ill

Chapter IH PEO Holds Vacation Program

Chapter IH of PEO met at Mrs. W D Barnhizer's home with Mrs. L M Downing assisting. Louise Yuill led a program featuring five members detailing summer trips to Bermuda northern Minnesota New York World’s Fair Colorado and Coe College geology field trip to the Tetons. Guests included several members and local officials and spouses.

W. D. Barnhizer Forest Drive L.M. Downing Louise Yuill Grace Brownell Bermuda Downing Minnesota E. J. North J. A. Yessler Colorado Irvine “J. Churchill Coe College The Tetons D. I. Berger Misentine Gcg R. Spangler Joliet Ill Keith Woodhouse Vinton

P. E. O. Council to Meet Thursday Night

The P. E. O. city council will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. R. P. Taylor 300 Nineteenth Street SE.

P. E. O. Council P. E. O. City Council R. P. Taylor Nineteenth Street

Powers Wed in Detroit Nuptials for Leo Paul Powers

Mrs Stella Powers and daughter Rita returned from Detroit where they attended the Sept 16 wedding of Leo Paul Powers to Inez Suella Quick at St David church. The ceremony featured a white satin gown and wreath of orange blossoms. A breakfast for 21 followed at Detroit, with plans to reside there after a trip to Iowa.

Stella Powers Eighteenth Street Rita Detroit Rita. D. Powers George F. Powers Robert R. Bonn Iowa

Minerva Delphians Hold New Year Luncheon Meeting

The Minerva Delphian society opened its year with a Monday luncheon at president Mrs. Floyd Knapp’s home in NE. Sixteen members attended and charter member Mrs. Guy Beech of Tacoma was a special guest. Discussions focused on Pinero and his play The Second Mrs Tanqueray with insights from several members.

Minerva Delphian Society Floyd Knapp Avenue Guy Beech Tacoma Wash L. F. Vane Murray Fawcett Frank Guyott James Barnett Pinero

Miss Margaret Ann Smith Honored At Linen Shower

Miss Barbara Muetzel hosted a linen shower at her 1006 D avenue NW home on Monday for Miss Margaret Ann Smith who will wed Kenneth E. Vaughn on Oct 9. Pink and white decor featured gladiolus and tapers with Bunce, prizes went to Frances Euken and Mrs. Lloyd Bishop. guests included Gayle Armstrong Culah Heary Marian Foushee Doris Thorpe Lenora Kelly Iota Greer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gintert Richard Loufek Norman Smith Ralph Morgan J R Camp Scott Buchan and Jack Sammon plus out of town guest Miss Shirley Douglas of Davenport.

Barbara Muetzel D Avenue NW Margaret Ann Smith Kenneth E. Vaughn Bunce Frances Euken Lloyd Bishop Gayle Armstrong Culah Heary Marian Foushee Doris Thorpe Lenora Kelly Iota Greer

Birthday Tea Honors Burt Guest at Mrs Graham’s Home

Mrs. George Graham hosted a Monday afternoon tea at her home honoring Mrs. E. M. Christensen of Burt and George Graham Jr on his first birthday. Guests included Mahlon Vesper Roger Morrison Allan Sutliff Maxine Morrison and the Mesdames John Sutliff M Morrison Harold Vesper and Ross Morrison.

George Graham E. M. Christensen Burt George Graham, Jr Mahlon Vesper Roger Morrison Allan Sutliff Maxine Morrison John Sutliff M. Morrison Harold Vesper Ross Morrison

Pazeta Camp Fire Group Hosts Wiener Roast at Park

Members of Pazeta Camp Fire group met Tuesday at the home of guardian Mrs. C Sullivan at 1612 Seventh Avenue SE then moved to Shaver Park for a wiener roast. Games were played a prize was offered with Joan Woodford as guest.

Pazeta C. Sullivan Seventh Avenue SE Shaver Park Joan Woodford

Westminster Camp Fire Names New Guardians and Sponsors

Mrs. H. J. Beals and Mrs. J. S. Skien hosted a tea at Mrs. Beals home to honor Westminster Presbyterian church Camp Fire guardians and sponsors. City executive Miss Jane Garwood outlined plans for three groups and a new group was formed.

H. J. Beals J. S. Skien Beals Fourth Avenue SE Board of Guardians Westminster Presbyterian Church Jane Garwood Council of Guardians Skien Willis Mohn Cochairman Pazeta Jane Stamp A. W. Peterson J. Y. Kennedy G. H. Love Sullivan James Bettle B. Z. Moats F. C

Industrial Girls Plan Thursday Program at YWCA

The Industrial Girls league of the YWCA will meet Thursday at 3 p.m. at the YWCA building then caravan to Petersen Baking Co to inspect the plant. Supper at 6 p.m. followed by cabinet and committee meetings. At 7 p.m. Miss Virginia Knox speaks on Social Courtesies and at 7 30 a film What s in a Dress is presented by the U S Department of Labor woman s bureau.

Industrial Girls’ League of Petersen Baking Company Virginia Knox Woman’s Bureau U. S. Department of Labor

Picnic dinner honors two anniversary and birthday guests

A group gathered at the Palisades Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. George Cluett of Springville on their wedding anniversary and Mrs. Thomas Gilka of Cedar Rapids on her birthday. Gifts were given to the honored guests, with attendees including Mr. and Mrs. William Hemsky, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stark and Buddy, George Taylor, Laurene Badding, Mrs. Mattie Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Kimm, and Miss Roberta Tongue.

George Cluett Springville Thomas Gilka Cedar Rapids Palisades William Hemsky R. W. Jones Harold Stark Buddy George Taylor Laurene Badding Mattie Jones Archie Kimm Norway Roberta Tongue Omaha

Grace Walpole Circle Plans Convention Rummage Sale

Grace Walpole Circle of the King's Daughters met at the Commonwealth tea room for a luncheon. Fourteen members attended as plans for the convention were completed and a rummage sale was arranged for Friday.

Grace Walpole the King’s Daughters Commonwealth Tea Room

Ethel Evans Circle Plans Dessert Luncheon

Members of the Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 30 p.m. for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. Howard Helscher 1009 Avenue NE.

Ethel Evans The King’s Daughters Howard Helscher Avenue NE

Service Circle to Meet Thursday at 2 PM

The Service Circle of the King's Daughters will hold a monthly business meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Myron Mason located at 1413 First Avenue W.

the King’s Daughters Myron Mason First Avenue

Mrs Biderman visiting in her hometown

Mrs. W. J. Biderman of Waterloo is visiting at the home of her mother, Mrs. Minnie Dean, 1444 C avenue NE. She is the former Anna Mae Dean.

W. J. Biderman Waterloo Minnie Dean C Avenue NE Biderman Anna Mae Dean

Hope Circle Benefit Party Sponsored by Hope Circle

Hope Circle of the King's Daughters will host a benefit party on Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Glow room of the Gas company. Travel pictures will be shown as part of the event.

Hope Circle of the King’s Daughters Gas Company

Beethoven Club Hosts Guest Night at First Presbyterian

More than 100 attendees heard Eugene Devereaux of Cornell faculty play Bach and Brahms selections at the Beethoven Club guest night. Mrs. Everett E. Fisher welcomed guests, with Grace Gordon guiding the program. The chorus, under Helen Kacena Stark, sang Bach pieces including Jesus Joy of Man's Desiring. Other participants were Eleanor Taylor, Lulu Engleman Welty, Marjorie Hungerford, Grace Gordon, and Virginia Ohmann.

Beethoven Club Eugene Devereaux Cornell College First Presbyterian Church Everett E. Fisher Grace Gordon Bach Brahms Devereaux Man Prof. Devereaux Beethoven Chorus Helen Kacena Stark Helen Hickman Eleanor Taylor Lulu Engleman Welty Marjorie Hungerford Virginia Ohmann

Miss Roma Priester Visiting Cedar Rapids Hosts Dinner

Miss Roma Priester of Klima Falls Oregon arrived by plane Saturday to visit friends in Cedar Rapids and her Davenport parents Mr and Mrs Walter Priester She will return to Oregon next Saturday by plane Monday evening Mr and Mrs Frank Jungjohann entertained at a dinner in Miss Priester's honor Attending were Mr and Mrs Walter Priester Mrs Lola Binder Mr and Mrs Hugo Lensch Mr and Mrs Glenn Harris Sandra Mrs Helen Woodard and Janet

Roma Priester Klima Falls Ore Cedar Rapids Walter Priester Davenport Oregon Frank Jungjohann Avenue NW Miss Priester Lola Binder Hugo Lensch

Mrs Kemp and Mrs Funk Return from Illinois Trip

Mrs O E Kemp of 1540 Third Avenue SE and her daughter Mrs Howard M Funk of 129 Seventeenth Street SW have returned after a week in Illinois visiting Mrs Kemp’s daughter Mrs George B Turner and Mr Turner in Farmer City and stopping in Chicago.

O. E. Kemp Third Avenue SE Howard M. Funk Seventeenth Street Illinois

Fred G. Kettlers Visit A Week

Mr and Mrs Fred G Kettler of Rockford Illinois and their daughters Ann and Karen arrived Saturday night to spend a week with their parents Mr and Mrs R F Kettler at 622 Fourth Avenue SW and Mr and Mrs G A Mentzer at 1013 A Avenue NW.

Fred G. Kettler Rockford, Ill Ann Karen R. F. Kettler Fourth Avenue G. A. Mentzer A Avenue NW

Horns Honor Engaged Couple In Janesville Wedding Note

John H. Horn and his wife hosted a Sunday dinner for Miss Marjorie MacGilligan and her fiancé Clif ford Boomer of Janesville Indiana. The couple plans to wed Friday evening at the bride's parents home in Janesville. Guests included the bride's parents Mr. and Mrs Willard MacGilligan and Mrs. McGilligan, sister of Mrs. Horn.

Marjorie MacGilligan Clifford Boomer Janesville John H. Horn Avenue NE Willard McGilligan Mrs. McGilligan Mrs. Horn

Mrs Corey and son return from Des Moines

Mrs F K Corey of 1274 Third Avenue SE and her son Creed have returned from a visit in Des Moines. Mrs Corey attended the Review club opening meeting as a guest, presenting Abe Lincoln in Illinois by Robert E Sherwood.

F. K. Corey Third Avenue SE Creed Des Moines

Ruth Bunce Elected Dormitory President at Iowa

Miss Ruth Bunce daughter of Mr and Mrs E E Bunce 1223 Second Avenue SE was elected president of the Clinton Place dormitory at the University of Iowa in her junior year she was presented at the Mecca ball as candidate from Clinton Place.

Ruth Bunce E. E. Bunce Second Avenue SE Clinton Place University of Iowa Miss Bunce

Walter Jones Visits Minneapolis Couple in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Walter Jones of Minneapolis formerly Cedar Rapids spend several days visiting friends and relatives in the city.

Walter Jones Minneapolis Cedar Rapids

Guardians Association Meeting At Mrs Shaffer Home

Members of the Camp Fire guardians association met Monday evening at 2001 Linden drive SE. Mrs Shaffer spoke and showed colored movies from a trip to England while coffee was served. New guardians present were Mrs James Bettle and Mrs Guy Clark.

Camp Fire Guardians Association van Vechten Shaffer Linden Drive Shaffer Shaffers England G. W. Wood James Bettle Guy Clark

Sixteen Join Anakikisan Camp Fire Group Meeting

Sixteen members met Monday evening at the home of guardian Mrs. Ronald B. Moore at 2343 C avenue NE for a box supper. New members Ann Barry Ramona Fields and Shirley Smith were welcomed, followed by games after the business meeting.

Anakikisan the Guardian Ronald B. Moore C Avenue NE Ann Barry Ramona Fields Shirley Smith

Petersons Honored at Surprise Housewarming

Mr and Mrs William E Peterson were toasted at a surprise party Sunday evening at their new home 403 Thirty second street NE. Friends and relatives attended as bingo and refreshments followed the gift presentation. Mrs Sigfred Anderson and Mrs F

William E. Peterson Sigfred Anderson

Local names listed in society notice

A society column fragment lists numerous residents and families including A Peterson, Mr and Mrs George Samuelson, Mrs Charles Johnson, Mrs Anna Hines, O E Anderson, Oswald Anderson, Mr and Mrs Elmer Cejka, Mr and Mrs E R Smith, Mrs Laura Samuelson and her daughters Christine Louis Helen.

A. Peterson George Samuelson Charles Johnson Anna Hines O. E. Anderson Oswald Anderson Elmer Cejka E. R. Smith Laura Samuelson Christine Louise Helen

Miss Taylor Hostess at Wiener Roast

Miss Maxine Taylor hosted a Sunday wiener roast at her sister Mrs. Julian Hupps home 1526 C avenue NW. Prizes went to Mary Jane Klimes Bernardine Erlacher Marie Sommers and Henry Stark. Others present included Pat Cae halon Margaret Doyle Dorothy Hanson Rita Power Bernice Pfiffner Marilyn Cusack Maxine Kinney Irene Phelps and Betty Ann Klimes.

Maxine Taylor Julian Hupp C Avenue NW Mary Jane Klimes Bernardine Erlacher Marie Sommers Henry Stark Pat Caehalon Margaret Doyle Dorothy Hanson Rita Power Bernice Pfiffner Marilyn Cusack Maxine Kinney Irene Phelps Betty Ann Klimes

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Y. W D.A.R Bluebird Prastea China Paramount Theater Mrs. Churchill Robert Bickell Brownlees Shean Jesse Ormsby ST. John’s Choir H. R. Trewins Renier Second Street SE Lovely Lady Tru Art Steam O Permasvar Park Avenue First Ave Bishop’s Jim Mrs. Barnhizer Leo Paul Powers Minerva Delphians Miss Smith Mrs Graham Honor New Board of Westminster Camp Fire Grace Walpole Circle Mrs. Biderman Hope Circle Jungjohanns Kemp Funk Fred G. Kettlers Canton Cafe 3Rd Ave Ctober Sanford John H. Horns Corey Guardians Association Anakikisan Camp W. E. Petersons Miss Taylor Arrid American Institute of Laundering Dews Second Avenue and Second Street Brush Chapel Frank A. Brosh Prop
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