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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1937

Page

6

Wallace G Boyson Celebrates Second Wedding Anniversary

Wallace G Boyson of 1602 Park Avenue and his spouse celebrate their second wedding anniversary with a Roosevelt hotel dinner hosted by friends. Guests include Donald R Laird and other couples marking the milestone, with a decorated table featuring pompous yellow brown chrysanthemums and bronze-tapered lights.

Criples Roosevelt Hovel eUfar Sreth Wire Wallace G. Boyson Park Avenue SZ Donald R. Laird Sir Airs Byron K. Anderson Mir Joseph F. Hindley Thomas J. Markland John Stearns Herbert Levin Ronald R. Holets

Mrs Craemer and Mrs Studer To Visit Chicago

Mrs Nicholas P Craemer and Mrs J J Studer will leave Wednesday morning to spend the weekend in Chicago and Milwaukee. They will be accompanied by Mrs Charles Brown of Wapakoneta Ohio who has been visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs W OBrien, 523 Buvenut VE.

Nicholas P Craemer Woodland Drive J. J Stuner Vernon Drive Chicago Milwaukee Charles Brown Wapakoneta Ohie W. Ogrien Buvenut VE

Barbara Bloomhall home after week in New York

Miss Barbara Bloomhall of 2329 Bever Avenue SE returns Monday evening by streamline train after a week in New York City with Mrs Sumner H Foster. She visited Mrs Foster's parents Mr and Mrs E H Coe of Hewlett and Mr and Mrs John Foster of Lawrence, L I. She then traveled from New York to Chicago.

Barbara Bloomhall Bever Avenue New York City Sumner H Foster Foster E. H. Coe Hewlett L. J John Foster Lawrence L. I Bloomhall New York Chicago

Black Hosts Bridge Club Dinner at Commonwealth Tea Room

Mr and Mrs R W Black of 2418 Grande avenue SE host a bridge club dinner Tuesday evening at the Commonwealth tea room. After dinner guests will return to the Black home for bridge.

R. W Black Grande Avenue Commonwealth Tea Room Black Home

Mr and Mrs Deacon Return From Evanston Visit

Mr and Mrs W M Deacon of 529 Knollwood Drive SE returned Monday evening from Evanston where they spent ten days as guests of Mrs James W Good.

W.M. Deacon Knollwood Drive Evanston James W. Good

Birthday party for David Mac Clark honors seventh year

David Mac Clark hosted a Monday after school birthday gathering at his home 1927 Fourth Avenue SE with neighborhood friends including Gordon Sediacek Jimmie Virginia Minsfield Dickard Jack Prouty Yasid Hoyt David Burrell Uruce Foreman Theone Lorene Feremat Dven Joni Metram Terrie Burieson Frances Lommy Flee Keistein Marilyn Passun and Jack Clirk.

David Mac Clark Shirley Clark Fourth Avenue SE Gordon Sediacek Jimmie Virginia Minsfield Dickard Jack Prouty Yasid Hoyt David Burrell Uruce Foreman Theone Lorene Feremat Dven Joni Metram Terrie Burieson Frances Lommy Flee Keistein Marilyn Passun Jack Clirk

Local Meeting Notes From M Joe GCarberos Home

Delegates gathered at the residence on Twenty earth street to discuss the state convention. The gathering involved members and local organizers, with plans referenced for the Kings Daughters event and related community activities.

Stargaret Botton M Joe Gcarberos Mira Foark oSanth Mir Allen Starry Kings Daughters LV Koch ROM Kerhy Wien

P E O Chapter HJ Meets and Plans Chapter Readings

Chapter HJ of P E O convened for a luncheon with members and guests including Mrs Edward H Files and Mrs Ruth Kemble. They opened with the first chapter of an original story by Mrs Bertha Penningroth and announced a five chapter sequence. Mrs Florence De Yarman will present chapter two on November 29. The group discussed the Thirty third biennial convention in St Louis with 878 delegates from 63 000 members and 2 000 chapters. P E O operates a loan fund over 800 000 to aid more than 6 000 girls and supports Cottey College at Nevada Missouri as a gift to the order.

Orr Trosty Egnt Edward H Files PW Jacobson George McBud J H. Ramsey Ebayer DK Rey Anderson Wo Lawrence Douglas Fork BD Independence Mirs Bradford Dubuque Bertha Penningroth Florence de Yarman Anderson Ruth Kemble P E. OQ St. Loui United States Canada P E. O Cottey College Nevada, MO Sisterhood

Guardians of Camp Fire Groups Meet

Thirty members of the Camp Fire Guardians association met Monday for dinner at Bishop's cafeteria. Mrs A J Anderson presided at a business session. Nadia Thorpe spoke on national standing. Mrs M R Warren explained Camp Fire budgeting within the Community Chest.

Camp Fire Guardians’ Association Bishop's A J Anderson Nadia Thorpe M. R. Warren Guardians Jane Niles Grand Council Els Park E Detton Shies Tike van Repstein Verna Hamed Eleanor Atkife Son

Community Notices From Town Parish and Neighboring Homes

Fragmented OCR notes show upcoming gatherings at multiple homes including costs and dates. References include Mrs Chates Ankrey and Mrs Sella with mentions of islands and neighbors hosting events. No clear event details or coherent structure due to damaged text.

Bridge tournament results highlight many names and towns

M Giver Longueille and several partners led in the Condor Rayad event at the Hirnams open duplicate contract bridge tournament held in Peede Stunnersaop. Winners included Mrs R S Hardendorf of Condor Rayad Mrs Genevieve Keedick of Toleny and Mrs Harry Haldeman of Appleton Wisconsin. Others from Chicago Cedar Rapids Traer and Cedar Ray participated with various placements and a two week trip noted for Miss George Hore of Cedar Ray dp.

M. Giver Longueille R S Hardendorf Condor Rayad Genevieve Keedick Toleny Harry Haldeman Appleton Wis Peede Stunnersaop Tue Roop Cunning’ Com Grassnoof Chicago Platz Caf Peat S Sauansky Fed Ete Calon Mercy Moe Barktort

Chi Omega Eleusinian Dinner At Elks Club

Active members and pledges of Chi Omega at Coe College will dine at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Elks Club for the annual Eleusinian dinner with Iowa City chapter members as special guests. Dorothy Carr will present the myth with alumnae Ruth Cully Cecilia Kohl and many others attending.

Chi Omega Sorority Coe College Elks Club Iowa City Dorothy Carr Ruth Cully Cecilia Kohl Alfred W. Meyer Raymond T. Moore Wilbur D. Kennedy J. W. Altfillisch C . Perkins Ray Ashlock Elizabeth Focht Phoebe Jane Nemecek Iola Mentzer L. D Dennis Mary Jo French Betty French Margaret French Marion Hepner Pauline Ogden Jane Dunlap Isabel Selden Primrose Selden Phyllis Rogers Lois Mae Clark

Engagement of Eleanor Brown to Delmar Rogers Announced

Mr and Mrs C K Brown announce the engagement of their daughter Eleanor to Delmar R Rogers son of Mr and Mrs J B Rogers of Rock Island The announcement came at a personal shower party at the Brown home with tiny scrolls and invisible ink The couple are both graduates of local schools and plan to marry after the forthcoming ceremony

Irene Rachel Denin Milton G. Eye E. O. Brown Carlos Kampmeier Blanche Andersen Betsy Jane Bridge HE. McDermott G. R. Hendrickson Cavita Frank Foushee Noman B Scott H G Metge J .B. Rogers Rock Island Joyce Tschoepe Marion Miss Brown Mr Rogers

Mt Mercy Alumnae Luncheon Set At Colonial Tea Room

Mt Mercy alumnae plan a luncheon this Saturday at 12 30 pm at Chora Robinsons Colonial Tea Room. All former students are invited and reservations should be made by Friday evening with Mary Heath Long or Georgianne Ryan using the listed phone numbers.

Mito Mercy College and Academy

Local Weddings Highlight Early Week Nuptials

Miss Charlotte Yoose daughter of Mrs C A Yoose of Potosi wed Howard I Knapp son of Mr and Mrs Joy Knapp of Lancaster in an informal Monday ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Wilson Fernas Forty third Street NE A later buffet reception followed. The couple plans to make their home at 1024 Third Avenue SE. Also Harold G Kessler and Miss Mader daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul E Mader Center Point were married Friday evening at 730 at Rev CC Miller's home with Rev Miller officiating in a single ring ceremony. A wedding dinner was held Sunday at the bride’s parents home.

Charlotte Yoose A Yoose Potosiwis Howard I Knapp Joy Knapp Lancaster Wis Wilson Fernas Gir Walhiam M Evans Mrs Knapp Lencaster Sliss Linda Yoose Patoes Third Avenue Fernow Mars Ja Mader Paul E. Mader Center Point Harold G Kessler CC Miller Miller Melvin Morgen Melvin Morgan Morgan Center Point High School Betty Cocayne Airs J. W. Cocayne Hinkler Avenue Frank M. Davis Will M. Davis Morett, Mo Monett Willam Riley Nelson First Methodist Church George Rice Cocayne Davis Grant High School Cornell College Cedar Rapids Business College Collins Radio Company Monett Junior College University of Arkansas At Fayetteville Ozarks Cedar Rapids

Johnson P T A Meeting At School Wednesday

Johnson P T A will meet at the school on Wednesday at 2 30 pm Mrs C I Hickok will speak on her trip abroad Music will be provided by children of the 4 room Tea will be served at the close of the meeting

Johnson Johnson P ‘T C.1t Hickok

Mrs Quarton Heads White Cross Society

Sulexer D Quarton was elected president of the White Cross society at a Monday afternoon meeting held in Mrs. Frank C Byers home at 314 Nineteenth street SE. New officers include Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer as vice president and Mrs. Roswell H Pickford as secretary. Retiring officers were Mrs. David E Beardsley president Mrs. James Hamilton vice president and Mrs. David Turner secretary.

Irs. Sulexer D. Quarton I White Cross Society Mornday Frank C Byers Nineteenth Street Byers Addison J. Ramsey Amor H. Sargent James E. Hamilton van Vechten Shaffer Roswell H. Pickford T. R. Warriner David E. Beardsley James ©. Hamilton David Turner

History and Literature Group Hosts Guest Tea

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club History and Literature Department opened its year with a guest day tea at the club house. Miss Matilda Snouffer welcomed members and guests. Mrs Warren Hansen and Mrs L. L. Owen poured. A program featured a poem selection and a humorous farce written by Mrs Armstrong, with a large hostess team assisting.

Cedar Rapids Eerwin Ford Piper Armstrong A R. Glasier Charles H. Siler Larry Caulfield Cc C Cunningham T. H. de- Wees Frank L. Brearton C . Boller E. R. Moen Verle Jones E. Campbell F. Menor S. P Beatty E. J. Buser Amelia Blizard Lillian Bell Zadie Snyder C. A. Mahaffy

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Dinner Held at Coon Home

Thirty five alumnae attended a dinner meeting of the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority chapter Monday evening at 1722 Bever avenue SE. Out of town guests included Mrs. D. I. Steninger of Wellman and Miss Eunice Brandt of Chicago. Steninger reported on the summer international convention at Troutdale in the Pines Evergreen Colorado. Committee chairmen were Auckerman Henderson Boileau Stookey Mueller Mateer and Coon.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Wilma Coon Bever Avenue D. I. Steninger Wellman Eunice Brandt Chicago Steninger Troutdale-in-the-Pines Evergreen Colo A. H. Auckerman Herbert Henderson A. H. Boileau Wayne C. Stookey Lorraine Mueller Harriet Mateer Coon

Beta Delphian Meet Thursday on Williamsburg Restoration

The Beta Delphian chapter will start its fall term Thursday at 7 30 pm at the Montrose hotel. Mrs Anna Marr will lead the discussion on the topic Restoration of Colonial Williamsburg.

Beta Delphian Montrose Hotel Anna Marr Colonial Williamsburg

Family outing at Waterloo with extended Iowa guests

Mr and Mrs W A Jay of 914 6th Ave NW Mason City and their son Darrell F Jay visited Waterloo on a Sunday trip with relatives Henry W Stock of Morrison and others. They shared a basket dinner and supper at Frank Crotty home then spent the afternoon in and around Waterloo with Mr and Mrs George Barnist Mr and Mrs Hubert Harrington of Aredale Mr and Mrs Ed Geise Miss Gussa Nelson and Walter Gray of Grundy Center.

W. A. Jay Avenue NW Darrell F Jay Mason City Henry W. Stock Morrion Waterloo Frank Crotty George Barnist Hubert Harrington Aredale Ed Geise Gussa Nelson Walter Gray Grundy Center

P E O Chapter DK Meeting Hosted by Mrs Richard Lord

Forty six members attended the P E O Chapter DK gathering at Mrs Richard Lord's home 1580 Third avenue SE. Guests included Mrs D T Brodine from Winchester MA and Miss Bernita Sebern from Marion. Mrs C T Hickok spoke on Travel Reminiscences with assistance from Mesdames George Yuall L D Burkhalter Jr J F Ball H H Henderson and Wilbur D Kennedy.

P. E.O Richard Lord Third Avenue SE D T Brodine Winchester Mass Bernita Sebern Marion C T Hickok George Yuall L. D Burkhalter, Jr J F Ball H H Henderson Wilbur D Kennedy

Crusaders circle to meet at Lena Borschel home

Mrs Lena Borschel of 1534 Washington avenue SE hosts nine Crusaders circle members Thursday at 7 pm. Attendees are asked to come prepared to sew and work on projects.

Lena Borschel Washington Avenue Crusaders Circle of the King's Daughters

M S Club Hosts Picnic Supper For Mrs. Alma McDaniel

The M S club held a picnic supper Monday at Mrs. Mary McDonnell’s home to honor visiting Mrs. Alma McDaniel of Minneapolis. Miss Minnie McDaniel hosted the guest and plans for the next meeting at Mrs. David McElroy’s home in November were announced.

M_ S club Mary McDonnell Alma McDaniel Minneapolis Minnie McDaniel David McElroy

Mrs Oliver Longueville Hosts Afternoon Bridge Tourney

Mrs Oliver Longueville of 2035 Blake Boulevard SE sponsors an afternoon duplicate contract bridge tournament on Wednesday at 1 15 pm.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Betty Cocayne and Frank M. Davis Wed in Simple Ceremony

Betty Cocayne and Frank M. Davis were married in Monett in a simple afternoon ceremony on September 28. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip through the Ozarks.

Betty Cocayne Frank M. Davis

Gault Family’s Extended Central Visit Noted

Mr. and Mrs. Earl T. Lowe welcomed Mr. and Mrs. William Gault of Los Angeles and their daughter Diane for several days. The group dined with Rev. and Mrs. August Cramer and then attended a local theater with Ann Thompson. Gaults previously visited Los Angeles family in June.

Earl T. Lowe Camburncourt William Gault Los Angeles Diane Gaults Mr. Gault Pittsburgh August Cramer Twelfth Avenue Ann Thompson Tenth Street Lillian and Gertrude Cramer Ethel Lowe

Winters Dinner Guests Include Milwaukee Visitors

Mr and Mrs F. H. Winters hosted Sunday guests Evelyn Brett and Ted Nehrbass of Milwaukee Wisconsin along with multiple Cedar Rapids and Cascade residents including F L Baldwin E A Martin O J Winters F P Schultz and family and L T Winters and family and D F Winters and daughter Ann.

F. H. Winters Seventh Avenue Evelyn Brett Ted Nehrbass Milwaukee Wis F. L. Baldwin E. A. Martin O J, Winters Cascade F. P. Schultz Dean L. T. Winters Raymond D. F. Winters Ann Cedar Rapids

Picnic supper and dance hosted by Miss Jean Neary

Miss Jean Neary hosted a Monday evening picnic supper and dancing party at 930 Thirty third street SE. Attending were Miss Louise Flaherty, Betty Newton, Mary Ethel Hurych, Betty Becker, and Messrs Bill Green, Leo Yount, Jack Robinson, Walter Crowley, and George Brems.

Jean Neary Thirtythird Street Louise Flaherty Betty Newton Mary Ethel Hurych Betty Becker Bill Green Leo Yount Jack Robinson Walter Crowley George Brems

D A R Ashley Chapter Meets Saturday at Cedar Rapids Club

The Ashley chapter of the D A R will gather Saturday at 2 p m at the Cedar Rapids Woman s club house. Mrs Eugene Henely of Grinnell state radio chairman will speak on What Do We Get From the Air Hostesses include Mesdames O S Johnson Emma J Felton W L Crissman H H Doolittle G F Gibson and Miss Mary Kennedy.

Ashley Chapter Cedar Rapids

Hilda Upmier Pledges Alpha Gamma Delta at Coe College

Alpha Gamma Delta sorority at Coe College announces the pledging of Hilda Marie Upmier of Ey. The pledging service occurred Monday at 3 p.m. in the chapter rooms.

Hilda Upmier Alpha Gamma Delta Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe College Hilda Marie Upmier

Dorothy Doolittle Pledges Alpha Xi Delta

One Alpha Xi Delta chapter announces the pledging of Dorothy Doolittle of Cedar Rapids.

Dorothy Doolittle Alpha Xi Delta Cedar Rapids

Luwinta Camp Fire Elects New Officers At Monday Meeting

Bernadine Frame is elected president of the Luwinta Camp Fire group at St Pauls church. Pauline Smith becomes vice president Betty Frederikson is secretary Marilyn Condon is treasurer and Nancy Yuill is scribe. A wiener roast is planned for Friday after the community fire. Mrs I J Donald serves as guardian and Dorothy June Duncan as assistant guardian.

Bernadine Frame Luwinta St Paul's Church Pauline Smith Betty Frederikson Marilyn Condon Nancy Yuill Comracne I. J. Donald Dorothy June Duncan

Lyke Couple Plans Mitchell South Carolina Hunting Trip

Mr and Mrs E W Lyke of 80 H avenue NW will travel Thursday to Mitchell South Carolina for a ten day hunting trip with their English Pointer Rex. Rex previously found his way home after a 200 mile journey.

E. W. Lyke H Avenue NW Mitchell, S. C Rex

I H N circle to meet for dessert luncheon at Kehnre home

The I. H. N circle of the King's Daughters will hold a dessert luncheon on Thursday at 1 30 p m at Mrs. M M C Kehnre home located at 605 Thirty third Street NE.

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters Pam MM. C. Kehnre Third Street

Miss Templeton Lectures On India At McKinley

Waterloo native Miss Marian Templeton a French teacher at McKinley School spoke on India its caste system and customs during a Tuesday morning assembly. She described a native costume worn by girls abroad and noted her prior mission school work in India.

Marian Templeton Waterloo McKinley School India Miss Templeton Dora Cargin Maurine Hamblin Darwin Jack Bob Herrald Bob Adams

Skelly Oil Dealers Gather for 1938 Advertising Campaign

About 250 Skelly Oil dealers and jobbers from Cedar Rapids Davenport and Waterloo met Monday noon in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Executives from Skelly outlined the new merchandising and advertising program with speakers from Kansas City Chicago Davenport and Waterloo offices.

Skelly Oil Company Cedar Rapids Davenport Waterloo Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Hill Skelly Company Mr. Chamberlain J. Harper Skelly Chicago Fenton Caldwell George Ehrenberg Ellis Loudon Floyd Perkins

Three Hundred Teas and Juices Tasted in Berlin Conference

In Berlin a conference of the Manufacturers of Unfermented Fruit Juices tests three hundred non-alcoholic drinks. Attendees evaluate flavors, textures, and potential markets for new soft beverages presented by producers from across the region.

Berlin

Y W C A Programs Support Girls Women Citywide

The Y W C A offers health recreation education and religious activities for girls women and working teens. It runs a diverse program including vocational guidance for unemployed graduates, chaperoned youth entertainment and a practice house training cooks and maids. About 2000 enrolled last year, with the building serving as a community center.

Cedar Rapids

Mayo Clinic Speaker Addresses Doctors on Malignant Head and Neck Tumors

Dr. Gordon New of the Mayo Clinic Rochester will speak tonight on malignant tumors of the head and neck at Montrose hotel. The lecture is the second in a Linn County doctors cancer series. Meeting starts 5 pm with a 6:30 pm dinner and resumes at 8 pm.

Gordon New Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Montrose Linn County

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