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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1936

Page

5

Coe Faculty And Wives Entertain At Tea

Five Coe college faculty members hosted a Sunday tea in Voorhees hall for about eighty guests including faculty wives. Hostesses were Gladys McVay Ethel Ryan Evelyn Street Minna Wikoff and Dean Mary Bell. Guests served by Mrs. Harry M. Gage C Harve Geiger and Ben H. Peterson with assistants Caroline Van Meter Elizabeth Jackson Blanche Lichtenstein and Ruth Jass in attendance.

Coe College Coe Voorhees Hall Gladys McVay Ethel Ryan Evelyn Street Minna Wikoff Mary Bell Harry M. Gage C. Harve Geiger Ben H. Peterson Caroline van Meter Elizabeth Jackson Blanche Lichtenstein Ruth Jass Voorhees House Council

Wallace Lyons Return After Wisconsin Motor Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace D. Lyon return from a motor trip through Wisconsin stopping in Milwaukee Madison Green Bay and Rhinelander Mrs Lyon was formerly Miss Inez Deacon The couple were wed September 23 and now resume their residence

Wallace D. Lyon Wisconsin Milwaukee Madison Green Bay Rhinelander

Tourist Club Meeting Featured by Spain Experience

The Tourist club will gather Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs E O Fiske at 532 Knollwood drive SE. Adah K Seely will discuss her recent experiences in Spain.

E. O. Fiske Knollwood Drive Adah K. Seely Spain

Bakers Leave After Cedar Rapids visit

Mr and Mrs William Baker of South Bend Indiana left Cedar Rapids Monday morning after two days in town They entertained Cedar Rapids friends at dinner Sunday evening at the Roosevelt hotel

William Baker South Bend Ind Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel

Miss Marian Galloway Hosts Tea at Home

Miss Marian Galloway of 400 Third Avenue SW entertained at a Sunday evening tea. She is presently director of the Community Players.

Marian Galloway Third Avenue Miss Galloway Community Players

Honored on Birthday Dinner for Joseph Sirowy

Joseph Sirowy of College Township was honored at a birthday dinner Sunday at his home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Svee Mr and Mrs Harry Dahlstrand and daughter Laverine Mr and Mrs Louis Rabik and children Richard and Arlene Miss Irene Sirowy Mr and Mrs Carl Klima Mr and Mrs Otto Nepras Wendol Kremanek Miss Agnes Kremanek Mr and Mrs Joseph Sirowy and their son Harold.

Joseph Sirowy College Township Joseph Svee Harry Dahlstrand Laverine Louis Rabik Richard Arlene Irene Sirowy Carl Klima Otto Nepras Wendl Kremanek Agnes Kremanek Harold

Smith Reed couple announce marriage in Washington Iowa

Mr and Mrs W J Smith of 3534 First Avenue East announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Irene to Russell Tisdale Reed son of Mr and Mrs Richard D Reed of Springville. The ceremony was held Friday in Washington Iowa by Rev Frederick Eastwood. Lucile Reed and Leonard Lackey attended. The couple will reside in Springville.

W. J. Smith First Avenue E Helen Irene Russell Tisdale Reed Richard D. Reed Springville Washington, Ia Frederick Eastwood Lucile Reed Leonard Lackey Washington Noe

Mizpah Circle Luncheon Saves Afternoon With Sewing

Mrs. Lowell Steele hosted Mizpah circle of the King’s Daughters at luncheon at 729 F Avenue NW. Mrs. C. A. Newman assisted and Mrs. D. L. Williams attended as a guest. The afternoon was spent sewing.

Lowell Steele F Avenue NW C. A. Newman Mizpah King’s Daughters D. L. Williams

Clarence Coies Visit To Washington D C Relatives

Mr and Mrs Clarence Cole of Washington D C arrived Saturday to spend two weeks with relatives and friends.

Clarence Cole Washington, D. C

Poe Couple Returns From New York Journey

Mr and Mrs Arthur Poe returned from New York City after ten days as guests of their daughter Mrs Joseph Potter Cotton II and Mr Cotton in their SE Coun try club drive. They sailed from New York for Algeciras in Algiers and plan to travel through Morocco before returning to the United States early next year. En route they spent time in Pittsburgh and Indianapolis visiting Mr and Mrs Robert Sinclair.

Arthur Poe Country Club Drive New York City Joseph Potter Cotton Cotton Algeciras Algiers Morocco United States New York Poe Pittsburgh Indianapolis Ind Robert Sinclair

Chi Omegas Elect Eleusinian Banquet at Coe College

Chi Omega Actives and pledges of Coe College plan an Eleusinian banquet at the Commonwealth tea room. Dinner features a myth of Eleusis by Zoe Burge, songs by Phoebe Jane Nemecek Evelyn Fawcett and Dorothy Rowles, with alumnae Mary Jo French Betty French Elizabeth Focht Juanita Jordan Marion Hepner and others in attendance.

Chi Omega Coe College Commonwealth Tea Room Zoe Burge Phoebe Jane Nemecek Evelyn Fawcett Dorothy Rowles Mary Jo Betty French Elizabeth Focht Juanita Jordan Marion Hepner Wilda Burge Janaan Chapel Iola Mentzer Bernice Mieras Edith Benson L. D. Dennis Kenneth Ottsen Alfred W. Meyer Ellen Lorenzen Mary Nelson Mary Louise Wingert Primrose Seldon

Home for Aged Women Board to Meet Tuesday

The board of directors of the Home for Aged Women will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the home.

Home For Aged Board The Home For Aged Women

Mrs Clausons Host Green Yellow Whist Party

Miss Dorothy Clauson Mrs John Clauson and Mrs Bruce Clauson entertained Friday evening at 615 A avenue NW in honor of Mrs Richard Brown the former Ruth Clauson Decorations were green and yellow Court whist awarded prizes to Mrs J M Leonard Mrs W A Clauson and Mrs Brown Other guests included the Misses Bess Votava Ann Kozel Thora Herr and Mesdames J E Godfrey Marvin Nedrow Lynn Stauffer and Le Roy Goss

Dorothy Clauson John Clauson Bruce Clauson Richard Brown Ruth Clauson J. M. Leonard W. A. Clauson Brown Bess Votava Ann Kozel Thora Herr J. E. Godfrey Marvin Nedrow Lynn Stauffer le Roy Goss

Birthday Party Honors Pauline Edda At 1611 J Avenue NE

Mrs F R Edda hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party at her home marking Pauline Eddas tenth birthday. Guests included Helen Sumner Bobby Sumner Marian Pollitz Ellen Pollitz Dorothy Matus Evelyn Matus Billy Matus Eddie Matus Bobby Miller Helen Miller Buddy Parker Jerry Parker Helen Parker Kathryn Low Dorothy Wavra Gwendolyn Wren Patsy Wren Jacqueline Wallace Mildred Edda Patty Edda.

F. R. Edda J Avenue Pauline Helen Bobby Sumner Marian Ellen Pollitz Dorothy Evelyn Billy Eddie Matus Bobby Helen Miller Buddy Jerry Helen Parker Kathryn Low Dorothy Wavra Gwendolyn Patsy Wren Jacqueline Wallace Mildred Patty Pauline Edda

Niwaya Camp Fire Outing At Camp Huaga

A St Pauls Methodist Niwaya Camp Fire group spent overnight at Camp Huaga from Friday to Saturday. Included are Naomi Anderson Carol Curran Kathleen Hanson Phyllis Kobe Mary Ellen Stickles Diane Waples Marilyn Williams Marcell a Yeager Phyllis Sheppard and Miriam Gramps. Guardian Mrs E W Wickham was assisted by Miss Emma Allen and Miss Sarah Palmer.

Niwaya St. Paul’s Methodist Church Camp Huaga Naomi Anderson Carol Jean Curran Kathleen Hanson Phyllis Kobe Mary Ellen Stickles Diane Waples Marilyn Williams Marcella Yeager Phyllis Sheppard Miriam Gramps E. W. Wickham Guardian Emma Allen Sarah Palmer

Dorothy Kushner Becomes Bride Of Edward Pill

Dorothy Kushner daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kushner marries Edward Pill son of Max Pill at Temple Judah with Rabbi David Polish officiating. About seventy five guests attend the ceremony followed by a reception and wedding dinner. The couple plans to live in Le Mars.

Dorothy Kushner Joseph Kushner Blake Boulevard Edward Pill Max Pill le Mars Temple Judah David Polish Harry Seidenberg Chicago Abe Beechen Stanley Herzoff William Goodsite Sioux City Eleanor Taylor Margaret Pratt Ruth Kushner Meretta Kushner Meyer Wolff Cherokee Lou Agranoff David Bernstein Rock Rapids Roosevelt Kushner

Pleiades Society Affiliates At Coe College Tea

A Sunday tea hosted by Pleiades society members at Miss Catherine Adams home 1622 Bever avenue SE led to the affiliation of Misses Florence Arnold Florence Dawson Grace Rich and Zula Cacek with the society. Decorations featured purple and orchid with violets on the tea table. Patronesses Mrs. Ernest Kosek and Mrs. H. W. Ward served while committee members included Marian Davidson Gladys McKinlay Catherine Adams and Maurine Hamblin.

Pleiades Society of Coe College Catherine Adams Bever Avenue SE Florence Arnold Florence Dawson Grace Rich Zula Cacek Ernest Kosek H. W. Ward Marian Davidson Gladys McKinlay Maurine Hamblin

Royal Neighbors Rally Breaks Bread and Fun Night

Valley Camp No. 2136 Royal Neighbors of America held a Friday dinner and rally with 125 members. Toastmaster Mrs. Ida Mae Danson, arranger Mrs. Rose Stoddard, and a program featuring a men's quartet, readings, songs by Ray Southern, and a comedy playlet "Sarah Perkins' Hat Shop" by Van Buren P T A.

Royal Neighbors of America Ida Mae Danson Rose Stoddard Luther Fuhrmeister Raymond Howard Joseph Topinka Milo Sedlacek Carrie Leese Singing

Wanakena Camp Fire Picnics at Guardian’s Home

Wanakena Camp Fire group gathered for a picnic dinner at guardian Mrs. Wells C. Peck’s house. Attendees included Betty Jane Peck Mary Engledow Mary Whisler Jean Thompson Kathryn Classen Virgie Cuddy with guests Doris Jackson Diana Brokaw Betty Jean Bachman and Magdeline Carns.

Wanakena Wells C. Peck Betty Jane Peck Mary Engledow Mary Whisler Jean Thompson Kathryn Classen Virgie Cuddy Doris Jackson Diana Brokaw Betty Jean Bachman Magdeline Carns

Pot Luck Dinner Hosted by Hotchkiss Family Crowd

Mr and Mrs Harry Hotchkiss hosted a Sunday pot luck dinner at 1206 Third Street SW. Guests included multiple couples and their children from Blairstown Cedar Rapids Muscatine Watkins and Chicago with names such as Kimm Merrifield Trout Woolstrchill and Ruth Trout among attendees.

Harry Hotchkiss Third Street John Kimm Archie Kimm Arthur Kimm Blairstown Hattie Henson Maxine Henson Frank Merrifield Thomas McDermott Robert Thomas Rebecca C. D. Trout Ellery Marty Frank Trout Leslie Trout Darlene Cedar Rapids M. A. Trout Muscatine Laura Jean Charles Kimm Millie Frank Woolstrchill Watkins Ruth Trout Chicago

Visits in Iowa Falls by Mrs Lenway and son

Mrs Ezra Lenway of 1629 Eighth Street NW spent Sunday in Iowa Falls visiting her son Boyd Lenway and John Machova who are with the Fourteenth cavalry.

Ezra Lenway Eighth Street Iowa Falls Boyd Lenway John Machova Fourteenth Cavalry

Stag Party Guests Entertained by B J Pardubsky

B J Pardubsky of Westwood hosted a stag party Saturday night at his home. Guests included A J Cassell L R Erickson Paul Guire D Glenn Don Brown John Green and Dick Hrdlicka.

B. J. Pardubsky Westwood Drive A. J. Cassell L. R. Erickson Paul Guire D. Glenn Don Brown John Green Dick Hrdlicka

Woman's Club Wins Art Prize In Iowa Federation Contest

Cedar Rapids Women's Club earns top award for art work including a Velma Wallace Rayness landscape from Ames. Judges from Des Moines praised the club's year of art programs, exhibits, and the penny art fund which purchased six Iowa artist paintings.

Cedar Rapids Austin N. Palmer State Division of F. W. Mulson Mildred McDanel Norman Sutliff C. A. Novotny Iowa George and Traer Webster City Davenport Charles City

Delta Theta Chi members host at Lower Palisades cabin

Members of Delta Theta Chi sorority spent Saturday and Sunday at a cabin in Lower Palisades with Mae Hogeland in charge. Guests included Marguerite Nelson and Evelyn Havlik. The first regular business meeting of the season is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel.

Delta Theta Chi National Business Girls’ Sorority Lower Palisades Mae Hogeland Marguerite Nelson Evelyn Havlik Roosevelt Hotel

Faltis Jansa Nuptials At Little Brown Church Nashua

Mr and Mrs Frank J Faltis Cedar Rapids announce the marriage of their daughter Ade line E Faltis to Lester Jansa son of Mr and Mrs Frank B Jansa Fairfax. The ceremony took place Wednesday at the Little Brown church in Nashua conducted by Rev William Kent. The bride wore silver sheen satin with Chantilly lace and silk tulle veil. Her bouquet featured white roses lilies of the valley and orchids. Mr and Mrs Emil Faltis are noted as relatives.

Frank J. Faltis Cedar Rapids Adeline E. Faltis Lester Jansa Frank B. Jansa Fairfax Little Brown Church Nashua William Kent Emil Faltis

Iowa King’s Daughters to Convene in Davenport Forty-First Annual Meeting

Iowa Branch of the King’s Daughters and Sons gathers in Davenport for its forty first annual convention marking the order’s fiftieth anniversary. Noted guests Mrs Morris W Leibert and Mrs Albert R Crittenden headline a program including speeches on founders Dr Jennie McCowan and Mrs Margaret Bottome.

Morris W. Leibert New York City International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons Albert R. Crittenden Ann Arbor Mich Order Chautauqua Iowa Davenport Jennie McCowan Leibert Margaret Bottome G. B. Drummond F. J. Mansfield Burlington Crittenden Cedar Rapids E. W. de Nio Linn King’s Daughters Fort Madison Margaret Mae Stone Silver Chain Junior Circle WOC S. J. Delarue

Organ Recital by Eleanor Taylor at First Presbyterian Church

Miss Eleanor Taylor presents a noon organ recital on Tuesday from 12 15 to 1 15 at the First Presbyterian church . The program features Sketches of the City The City The Ave Urchin regains in the Street The Blind Man October Berenade Lemare Allegro from Symphonie No 8 Widor Fearon Barnes Reverie on a familiar hymn and related pieces by listed composers.

Eleanor Taylor First Presbyterian Church Yatar Urchin Widor Fearon Alee Barnes

Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Kolsto of Newhall

Dinner guests of Mr and Mrs I C Kolsto of Newhall Sunday were Mr and Mrs S Arnow Albert Arnow Mr and Mrs I Rothman and Dr G W Miser all of Des Moines and Dr and Mrs G J Ronan of Cedar Rapids.

I. C. Kolsto Newhall S. Arnow Albert Arnow I. Rothman G. W. Miser Des Moines G. J. Ronan Cedar Rapids

Friendship Daughters Dessert Luncheon Planned

The Friendship circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. R. A. Porter located at 1247 Elmhurst Drive East.

King’s Daughters R. A Porter Elmhurst Drive

Cattle Congress Attended by Local Families in Waterloo

Mr and Mrs Clayton P Smith of 125 Thirty third Street NE and their daughter Helen along with Mr and Mrs Ralph Dorcas of 3230 First Avenue E attended the Cattle Congress in Waterloo on Sunday.

Clayton P. Smith Thirty-third Street Helen Ralph Dorcas First Avenue Waterloo

Public Schools Close Friday for Teachers Convention

Public schools will be closed all day Friday to allow teachers and executives to attend the North east Iowa district meeting of the Iowa State teachers association in Waterloo. The convention runs Thursday through Saturday with Fred J. Kluss of Roosevelt High as executive chair. Fred A. Winter and Mrs L C Schukencht will preside the related meetings with local residents assisting.

Iowa Iowa State Teachers’ Association Waterloo Fred J. Kluss Roosevelt Fred A. Winter Northeast District of Iowa Physical Education Association L. C. Schuknecht Iowa Parent Teacher Association

No Quarantine Cases Here In September And Placardable List Short

The city reports unusually good health in September per James Vanda assistant health officer. No quarantine cases. placardable list brief listing two chicken pox cases two dysentery cases mumps whooping cough and typhoid fever one each. Fifty five deaths occurred in September.

James Vanda

City Departments Exceed Chest Quota, Mayor Reports

Mayor Frank K. Hahn told the city council that every department surpassed its Community Chest quota. The report highlighted broad participation and raised potential funding implications for local programs.

Frank K. Hahn

Local Man On Warship That Rescued Americans From War-Torn Spain

J. E. Hughes a yeoman third class on the U S S Oklahoma left Saturday to rejoin his ship at Norfolk Virginia after a visit with his mother Mrs Theresa Hughes 427 F avenue NW He described the Oklahoma rescuing Americans in Spain and witnessing Spanish prisoners shot on the docks and a naval engagement between opposing Spanish forces In the dispatch he recounted the perilous rescue and confirms the ship's role in protecting civilians during the conflict.

J. E. Hughes U.S.S Oklahoma Norfolk Theresa Hughes F Avenue NW Spain Hughes

Price-Fixing Clause Of Barber Statute Dropped

The city council passed at its third reading a new ordinance eliminating the price fixing clause in the barber business statute effective upon publication.

Two Local Men Held At Keokuk For Car Theft

An Associated Press dispatch from Keokuk reports Harold Akines and Howard Zachary of Cedar Rapids were returned to the county jail on $1000 bond each after arraignment on larceny of a motor vehicle charges. They allegedly stole a Keokuk car on September 25 and were captured with it in Springfield Missouri last week.

Associated Press Keokuk Harold Akines Howard Zachary Cedar Rapids Springfield

Two Prisoners Not Located in Cedar Rapids Directory

Dispatch cites expected guilty plea to a county attorney's information. Chief Earl Stanley recalls a Howard Zachary sent to prison a decade ago for motor theft and forgery, unsure if it is the same Zachary or Akines. Neither prisoner appears in the Cedar Rapids city directory.

Dispatch Earl Stanley Howard Zachary Here Stanley Zachary Akines Cedar Rapids

Trucks Left With Motors Running Plague City Streets

City council refers to Safety Commissioner a letter from A. O. Ambroze urging action to stop winter nuisance of trucks idling with engines running in streets and station driveways while attendants eat lunch, disturbing residents early in the morning.

W. C. Benesh A. O. Ambroze Ambroz

Notice of Sale of Public Bonds in Linn County Iowa

Public notice is given that bids will be received by the Linn County Treasurer on October 15 1936 at 10 00 AM at the Court House Cedar Rapids for sale of 25000 Linn County Secondary Road Construction Anticipation Certificates bearing interest not to exceed five percent Printed certificates and attorney s opinion will be furnished by the purchaser. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the Board of Supervisors Linn County Iowa Milo J Sedlacer County Treasurer

Linn County Iowa Court House Cedar Rapids Board of Supervisors

Mrs. R. T. Coie Returns From Four Months West

Mrs. R. T. Coie of 1628 Fourth avenue SE returned Saturday after four months in the west. She toured the coast from San Francisco to Vancouver Canada, spent weeks with son Rawson Coie and wife at South Bend Washington, and visited son Howard Coie in Pullman Washington.

R. T. Coie Fourth Avenue SE West San Francisco Calif Vancouver Canada Rawson Coie Coie South Bend Wash Howard Coie Pullman

Marriage Licenses Issued to Zieser and Mahoney Couple

Ralph P. Zieser and Irene Mahoney, residents of Walker, obtained marriage licenses as listed in the city records.

Ralph P. Zieser and Irene Mahoney Walker

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Wallace Lyons William Bakers Mizpah Circle Clarence Coies P. T. A. Meetings Fillmore H. Hrdlicka Cuticura” Dept Malden Mass Arthur Poes Chi Omegas Mrs Niwaya Camp Town Crier P. O. Box Pleiades Society Royal Neighbors Rally Wanakena Camp Woman’s Club Faltis-Jansa Kolstos Friendship Circle Council Lap Milo J. Sedlacer Ree Paris Wohl Shoe Company St. Louis Martin’s Cedar Rapids Homes Hubbard Ice & Fuel CO First St.n.w AAA
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