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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1937

Page

4

Invitations Issued For Hersch Myers Wedding Day

Miss Hersch and Carl B. Myers Jr plan a wedding at First Baptist church at 11 oclock morning Oct 23 officiated by Rev Grant Anderson. Bridesmaids include Miss Theda Myers and Miss Barbara Dodsworth. maid of honor Miss Mary Stoddard. Best man G Howard Tellier. ushers Avery Arent Gus Schroeder Wendell Delzell William Best. Pantry shower at Mrs A E Sundberg’s home with 22 guests. Betty Nissen pledged to Phi Nu at MacMurray College.

Greenwood Drive Edith Carl B. Myers, Jr Barrington, Dt First Baptist Church Grant Anderson T. Frank Hersch Miss Hersch Mr. Myers Mary Stoddard Waterloo Theda Myers Barbara Dodsworth Macomb G. Howard Tellier Cedar Rapids Avery Arent Des Moines Gus Schroeder McGregor Wendell Delzell William Best Omaha Hersch A. E. Sundberg Sundberg Fourth Street Charles E. Severn Davenport Betty Nissen Frank C. Nissen Second Avenue SE Phi No. Literary Society MacMurray College Jacksonville, Ill Nissen

Guest of Gertsen Leaves After Visit

Mrs. R. L. Johnson of Omaha hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Gertsen at 359 Pleasant Drive SE for several days departed Thursday evening for home.

R. L. Johnson Omaha Arthur C. Gertsen Pleasant Drive

O Rieley Hosts Stag Dinner at Home

M W O Rieley hosted a stag dinner Thursday evening at his residence. Twenty five guests were served in the recreation room of the O Rieley home.

M. W. O’rieley O'Rieley

Mrs Spaford to Visit Miss Soutter in Seattle

Mrs Ida Spaford of Evanston Illinois will spend the weekend in the home of Miss Caroline Soutter at 846 First avenue SE.

Spaford Caroline Soutter Ida Spaford Evanston, Ill First Avenue SE

Mrs. Finney Hosts Bridge Group at Washington Home

Mrs John B Finney will entertain the members of her evening bridge group Friday at her home 1815 Washington avenue SE honoring Mrs Harry P McKnight who will leave soon for California Fight members will attend.

John B. Finney Washington Avenue SE Harry P. McKnight California Fight

Mrs. Sovern and Sundberg Plan Omaha and Denver Trip

Mrs. E E Sovern of 520 Twenty second street SE and Mrs A E Sundberg of 408 Fourth street SW left by motor Friday morning for Omaha where Sundberg will visit her son Charles E Sundberg. Sovern will continue to Denver to join her husband.

E. E. Sovern A. E. Sundberg Fourth Street Omaha

Jean Scharfenberg to Wed Robert N Snouffer

Robert Scharfenberg of Cedar Rapids announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of his daughter Jean to Robert N Snouffer of Cedar Rapids, son of Mrs William D Snouffer of Fort Monmouth New Jersey. The ceremony is set for Oct 27 at First Lutheran Church. Jean is a Mount Mercy Academy graduate who studied at the University of Illinois and earned a BA from Carleton College. Snouffer, a Luther College alumnus, worked for Quaker Oats after graduation.

Robert Scharfenberg Bever Avenue SE Jean Robert N. Snouffer Cedar Rapids William D. Snouffer Fort Monmouth N. J First Lutheran Church Miss Scharfenberg Mount Mercy Academy University of Illinois Carleton College Northfield Minn Snouffer Luther College Decorah Quaker Oats Company

Mrs Hover Hosts Cultus Club Meeting

Mrs. C G Hover entertained Cultus club members at her 1648 B Avenue NE home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. E J Young led the program A String of Pearls. speakers covered Nevin’s life and Bob Burdette’s work. Music by Pauline Call and H L Ressler, with two guests and 24 attendees.

C. G. Hover B Avenue NE Cultus Club E. J. Young

Z. T. Cook Woman's Relief Corps Meets at Memorial Hall

The Z. T. Cook unit of the Woman's Relief Corps gathered at Memorial hall on Thursday and initiated Mrs. Carrie Moore. The group planned monthly sewing at the Home for the Friendless and to aid Perkins hospital in Iowa City with needed items. District president Mrs. Tracy Bradley urged support for the Grand Army fund for the coming year. Corps officers attended Mrs. Sarah Slocum's funeral services, noting her more than fifty years as a member.

T. Z. Cook Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Carrie Moore Perkins Hospital Iowa City Tracy Bradley Grand Army Fund Tr. Z. Cook Sarah Slocum Sarah Slocum, Taking Part In the Chapel Services. Mrs. Slocum Corps

Mr and Mrs E D Jack At Chicago Power Show

Mr and Mrs E D Jack of 1923 Higley avenue SE are spending the weekend in Chicago where Mr Jack is attending a power show event.

E. D. Jack Higley Avenue Chicago Jack

Barbara Liek Hosts Ninth Birthday Party At Home

Miss Barbara Liek daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Liek 360 Twentieth street SE will entertain several friends Friday afternoon and evening to celebrate her ninth birthday After school the guests will meet at the Liek home and then attend a local theater as her guests After the theater dinner will be served Those attending include Doris Peterson Susan Walter Betty Hopkins Glennys Hopkins Susan Angevine Shaffer Kathryn Chehak and Sheryl Chehak

Barbara Liek J. C. Liek Twentieth Street SE Liek Barbara Lick Home Doris Peterson Susan Walter Betty Glennys Hopkins Susan Angevine Shaffer Kathryn Sheryl Chehak

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Current Events Meet

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Current Events department gathered for a picnic luncheon at the club house hosted by officers Mrs A H Mott Mrs C C Moffitt and Mrs O H Adams. Speakers included Mrs Donald McKinlay on her Canada trip Mrs H J Hromek on the Will Rogers shrine dedication and Mrs Elwin Smith on her Mexico trip with Mexican basket work. Mrs Mott read a paper on Howland Island.

Cedar Rapids Will Rogers Cheyenne Mountain Elwin Smith Mexico

Mrs Harrington Hosts Royal Daughters Circle Meeting

Mrs B Harvington hosted Silver Cross circle of the King's Daughters at 364 Forest Drive SE with Mrs Charles Bode assisting. Fourteen members attended a garden tour and devotions led by Mrs Oliver S Wilson from The Man Nobody Knows. Donations of canned fruit for Fort Madison home were given._next meeting at Mrs A C Maxwell, 229 Sinclair Avenue SE, October 21.

A C Maxwell Sinclair Avenue

Itunita Camp Fire Elects Officers At Meeting

Itunita Camp Fire group met Wednesday evening at guardian Mrs H W Steele home. Officers elected were Joan Grissel president Doris Sears vice president Marilyn Morehouse secretary and Maxine West scribe. Plans for a wiener feast Friday after the council fire at Ellis Park.

Itunita H. WI. Steele Joan Grissel Doris Sears Marilyn Morehouse Maxine West Ellis Park

Dedication Of Marker Is D A R Event

About twenty Linn county D A R members gathered in Mount Vernon to unveil and dedicate a bronze marker for William Abbe, the first white settler in Linn County, as part of the county centennial. The tablet along highway 30 marks Abbe’s original claim. Dr W J Petersen of the state historical society gave the afternoon address.

Mount Vernon William Abbe Linn County Highway 30 Abbe Mt. Vernon W. J. Petersen State Historical Society Imogen B. Emery Cedar Rapids John Hull Boone Elsie Martin Burlington Eugene Henely Grinnell C. L. Douglass State Magazine

Philanthropic Department Meeting Of Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club philanthropic department met Thursday at the club house with fifteen members. New president Mrs B F Hazen led the session. Chairman Mrs A L Davis outlined the year’s work while Mrs Warren A Hansen read a poem. Members sewed layettes during tea hour and sent cards or flowers to ill members.

Philanthropic Department The Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club B. F. Hazen A. L. Davis Warren A. Hansen Woman's Club

C and N W Woman's Club Luncheon At Y W CA

Thirty women attended a luncheon by the C and N W railroad women's club at the Y W C A. Plans were formed for a rummage sale on Oct 15 at 1315 Third street SE. Mrs L Lovan reported twenty sick calls and Mrs Harold Hess, membership chairman, noted several new members. Wilbur Watt won the door prize.

Woman’s Club of The C. and N. W. Railroad Y. W. CA Third Street L. Lovan Harold Hess Wilbur Watt

King's Daughters Circle Luncheon at Mrs Poetzinger's

Mrs L Poetzinger hosted Irene Douglas circle of the King's Daughters at 1825 Fifth avenue SE for a Wednesday luncheon. Mrs Poetzinger presided, Mrs W H Tenney led devotions, and members donated canned goods for the King’s Daughters home in Fort Madison. Delegates to the state convention at Fort Madison were named: Mrs Poetzinger and Mrs L C Lozier.

Neutrality Act topic discussed by Cedar Rapids Women's Club

Mrs. H. G. Heiserman spoke to the International Relations Study group on whether the Neutrality Act prevents or provokes war. She defined neutrality, described its duties for neutrals, and noted Japan, Italy and Germany as world storm centers amid economic strain.

H. G. Heiserman Cedar Rapids United States F. W. Damour

Ethel Evans Circle Plans Oct 16 Rummage Sale

Ethel Evans circle of the Kings Daughters met for luncheon at Killian's tea room. They set an Oct 16 rummage sale at 130 F Avenue NW with Mrs Raymond A Brown in charge. A fruit basket was voted for the Fort Madison home. A crazy quilt will be presented at the Fort Madison convention by Mrs I D Yana way and Mrs Thomas Do herty, delegates. Next meeting Oct 21 with location to be announced.

Ethel Evans King’s Daughters Killian's F Avenue NW Raymond A. Brown Fort Madison I. D. Yanaway Thomas Doherty

Home Rebekah Lodge Celebrates Sixty-First Anniversary

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 99 marked its sixty first anniversary in the Odd Fellow hall with a reception led by Mrs Maude Havorka. Welcome by Mrs Norvella Ellis and response by Mrs Bertha Barnes opened a program featuring music dancing and readings. A 630 pm banquet followed with about 150 guests and flowers from Cedar Rapids and Marion lodges. Grand lodge officers were introduced and gifts presented to several members. the event drew 200 to 300 Rebekahs from several towns and areas.

Home Rebekah Lodge No. 99 Second Avenue SE Grand Lodge Maude Havorka Norvella Ellis Home Lodge Bertha Barnes Grove City Marion Darlene Neptash Ruth Rubic Tony Copp Adeline Hutchinson Mary French Bessie Scott Henrietta Seabrook Pradalodge Grace Hanson Star of Maine Lodge Trinity Methodist Church Praha Cedar Star of Maine Cedar Rapids William Volz Rebekah Assembly Caroline Darby Marie Novak P. P Nellie Miller Norman Smith Emma Jadrnicek Rose Stoddard Mable Fitzgerald Iowa City Julia Barta Ethel Frenzen Mayme Axen Theta Rho Carnation Lodge Jennie Schulte Lodge Carrie Willey Jenny Taylor Ida Barnard Elizabeth Davis Laura Rutan Rebekahs Central City Springville Troy Mills Casper Wyo

Dental Society to Meet Monday at Montrose Hotel

The Cedar Rapids Dental Society will meet Monday at 6 30 p.m. at the Montrose hotel for dinner. The Waterloo Society will conduct the program as an exchange.

Dental Society Cedar Rapids Dental Society Montrose Hotel Waterloo Society

Boy Scout Mothers Meet in Cedar Rapids Chamber

The Cedar Rapids Boy Scout mothers group gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Chamber of Commerce building under city-wide chairman Mrs Philip W. Shive. Eight troops were represented. New field executive Mr Glen was introduced and Harold West narrated the jamboree with moving pictures from the trip.

Boy Scout Mothers of Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Philip W. Shive Glen Harold West

Miss Thompson Honored At Shower For Oct 20 Wedding

Miss Hazel Thompson who will wed Rev. Trevelyn E. White Oct. 20 was feted Wednesday evening at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Harriette Struve and Lois Mason. A rainbow and a pot of gold theme featured gift prizes and participants included Ruth Blaine Ruth Stanton Opal McCloskey Lydia Wachal Evelyn Johnson Florence Fisher Leona Heil Lois Stewart and Rubee Thompson.

Hazel Thompson Trevelyn E. White Harriette Struve Lois Mason Ruth Blaine Ruth Stanton Opal McCloskey Lydia Wachal Evelyn Johnson Florence Fisher Leona Heil Lois Stewart Rubee Thompson

Mizpah Circle Meets at Buffington Home Luncheon

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters was entertained at a luncheon Thursday at 1850 First Avenue W. Mrs. E. L. Miller assisted. Mrs. A. J. Anderson and Mrs. L. R. Buffington were elected delegates to the state convention at Fort Madison. Miller led devotions reading from The Upper Room.

the King’s Daughters L. R. Buffington First Avenue E. L. Miller A. J. Anderson Fort Madison

Kenwood P T A Meeting to Present Scout Charter

A Kenwood P T A meeting will take place Friday evening at Kenwood school where the P T A charter will be presented to Troop 8 of the Boy Scouts. Officers and troop committee members will officiate and all parents P T A members and friends are invited.

Kenwood School Troop 8 Boy Scouts Kenwood P. T A P T. A

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gertsens M. W. O'Rieley Jean Scharfenberg Mrs. Hover Jacks Henry D.A.R C. and N. W. Woman's Club Irene Douglas Home Rebekah Lodge Hladky 4Th Ave Warren Heymer Facia Board Kriz Tent and Awning CO First Street DIAL Miss Thompson Mizpah Circle Siebke & Taylor P.T.A. Meetings Kenwood Second Street Cincezes Marper's Bazaar Ale Empire Ikels Cond Street SE John E. Lapes Third Avenue SUEDE Bert's Shoe Store
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