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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1935

Page

4

Bride-Elect Rosemary Roth Honored At Bridge Party

Betty Davis hosts a bridge gathering at 1948 First Avenue B this evening to honor Miss Rosemary Roth whose marriage to Harold Reid is set for Oct 19 and Mrs. Justin Albright formerly Mildred Carlton who wed Sept 12. Visitor Miss Ethel McGowan of Pasadena, California joins the event at 233 Sinclair Avenue SE.

Betty Davis First Avenue B Rosemary Roth Harold &E. Reid Justin W. Albright Mildred Carlton Ethel McGowan Pasadena Calif

Country club to host dinner dance Saturday night

A fall season second party at the country club will be held Saturday evening with many out of town guests. The event is a dinner dance and a regular guest night affair honoring Dad's day at the Iowa university.

Iowa University

Mrs. George B. Douglas Hosts Dinner at Brucemore

Mrs. George B. Douglas will entertain at a small dinner at Brucemore this evening honoring her house guest, Mrs. Craig Cook of Niantic Connecticut. Mrs. Cook is a former Cedar Rapids resident.

George B. Douglas Brucemore Craig Cook Niantic Conn Cook Cedar Rapids

Local Open Duplicate Bridge Winners Named

Mrs Charles Barnes and Mrs Oliver S Longueville led north and south at Mrs Longueville’s home on Blake Boulevard winning the open duplicate contract bridge game Tuesday. Second place went to Mrs S A Sanders and Mrs R F Gorman and to Mrs Lena Bodgin and Miss Nora Nelson in the east west positions.

Charles Barnes Oliver S. Longueville Bertha Wolf Mabel Hall

Grandmother and granddaughter visit Omaha family in SE

Mrs. Rufus E. Lee of Omaha and her granddaughter Virginia Lee Galloway arrived Wednesday to spend several days visiting Mrs. Lee's daughter Mrs. Carl D. Thomas at 2267 Washington avenue SE and Mr. Thomas.

Rufus E. Lee Omaha Virginia Lee Galloway

Joliet Visitors Stay With Tapper Family

Mrs. James M. Skinner of Joliet Illinois and her son David arrived Tuesday evening to stay with Mrs Skinner's parents Mr and Mrs B O Tapper at 348 Forest drive SE. Mr Tapper's illness has lingered but is improving after several weeks of poor health.

James M. Skinner Joliet, Ill David

Rockey Newton Family Plans Asheville Visit

Mr and Mrs Rockey T New ton and their daughter Joan left Wednesday for Asheville North Carolina to visit Mr Newton s mother They expect to return in a week or ten days

Rockey T Newton Blake Boulevard Joan Asheville N. C Newton

Mrs. Killian Hosts Home Garden Club Luncheon At Country Club

Mrs. A. L. Killian of 509 Vernon Drive SE entertained the Home Garden Club at a noon luncheon today at the Country Club. Seventeen or so members attended and a brief program followed. Killian serves as club president this year.

A. L. Killian Vernon Drive Home Garden Club Country Club Killian

Mrs Meyers Hosts St Matthews Circle Bridge Night

Mrs A L Meyers of Linn boulevard SE hosted St Rita's circle at St Matthews church Monday evening. Prizes for bridge went to Mrs W H Ryan, Mrs F C Anderle, and Mrs Frenk Barvinck. Refreshments were served.

A. L. Meyers Linn Boulevard Rita St Matthews Church WH Ryan F C Anderle Frenk Barvinck

Beards Return After Midwest Visit

Dr and Mrs G E Beard of Albonquin Illinois return home after a visit with Mrs C F Cooper and Mrs George J Hatch. They spent several days last week visiting Mr and Mrs H L Cooper of Des Moines and their family.

G E Beard al- Bonquin Ill C F. Cooper George J Hatch H L Cooper Des Moines

Mrs G W Smith and Iris K Smith Guests at Dodge Hotel

Mrs G W Smith and Miss Iris K Smith of 834 First Avenue East are listed as guests at the Dodge Hotel in Washington District of Columbia.

G W Smith Iris K Smith First Avenue E Dodge Hotel Washington, D. C

Cultus Club Meeting Set At Mrs Reynolds Home

The Cultus club will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs C T Reynolds 1726 Park avenue se.

Cultus Club

Mrs Wardle Reads History at 40th Shakespeare Club

Mrs J D Wardle the clubs second president and charter member read a history of the Wednesday Shakespeare club at a fortieth anniversary luncheon at Mrs E R Moore's home 536 Knollwood drive SE. Hostesses included charter members and past presidents as members shared memories.

J. D. Wardle Wednesday Shakespeare Club E. R. Moore Knollwood Drive Wardle E. C. Preston H. L. Sailor E. C. Egloff A. BE. Nugent Charles Laurance J. F. Ball Sailor I. E. Jackson Laurance C. S. Mahaffy Moore Nugent Ball T. E. Ravenscroft Frances S. Ray J. E. Stansbury H. R. Trewin B . Wolverton Henry Bennett

Beethoven Club Audition Tuesday For Fall

The fall audition of the Beethoven Club will be held in the club rooms at the Chamber of Commerce Tuesday at 10 a.m. All persons interested in becoming members are asked to call Miss Virginia Paul at 7343.

Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce Virginia Paul

Blue Triangle YWCA Guest Night Dinner Thursday

The Blue Triangle club of the YWCA hosts a guest night dinner Thursday at 6 pm at the YWCA. Members may bring a guest with reservations due by Thursday noon. An afternoon recreational period runs 4 to 6 pm followed by a talk by Miss Alice Papes on her trip to England. Girls may register now for fall craft classes.

Blue Triangle Club YWCA Alice Papes England

Mothers club meeting at St Pauls Methodist church

The Mothers club of St Pauls Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon with forty members present. Miss Ruby Byers addressed the group on religion in the home and Mrs Forest Rutgers led the devotions.

Mothers Club St. Paul's Methodist Church Ruby Byers Forest Rutgers

Dr H. E Hayden Attends Iowa Chiropractors Convention

Dr H. E Hayden returned from Waterloo where he took part in a three day convention and clinic of the Iowa Chiropractors Association.

H. E Hayden Waterioo Iowa Chiropractors’ Association

Graduates of State Teachers College to be AAUW guests

Graduates of Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls eligible for full national A A U W membership will be special guests at the next local branch meeting on Oct 30 at Mrs. Harry O. Cutler residence. Plans for the year were set at a Voorhees hall board meeting.

Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Harry O. Cutler Ridgeway Drive Voorhees Hall Hannibal Mark Twain Agnes Larson St. Olaf’s College Northfield Minn David Polish Cedar Rapids Ethel Ryan Coe Esther Caikin Brunauer Brunauer Committee On International Relations C. Harve Geiger Coe College

National Officials of Sorority Guests at Chi Omega Dinner

Two national sorority officials Miss Mary Clay Williams treasurer from Tulsa Oklahoma and Miss Elizabeth Jackson visitor attended the Chi Omega alumnae monthly dinner at Mrs E J Norths 540 Forest Drive SE with 28 alumnae present. Assisting hosts were Mrs Arnold Fahlbusch Miss Bernita Sebern and Miss Cenoma Owen After dinner active chapter members from Coe College met with alumnae Williams spoke and the visitors then returned to Iowa City with the University of Iowa chapter fellows.

Mary Clay Williams Tulsa Okla Elizabeth Jackson Chi Omega E. J. North Forest Drive North Arnold Fahlbusch Bernita Sebern Cenoma Owen Coe College Miss Williams Williams Jackson Iowa City University of Iowa

Marguerite Shaner and Gene MinorWed at First Evangelical

Miss Marguerite Shaner and Gene Minor were married Tuesday afternoon in a home ceremony conducted by Rev. George Stauffacher at 225 First Avenue W. The bride wore a blue velvet gown with brilliants. A family dinner followed. The couple will reside on a Cedar Rapids area farm. both families note high school graduation records.

Marguerite Shaner John Shaner Gene Minor Paul Minor George Stauffacher First Evangelical Church First Avenue Mrs Minor Grant High School Minor Mr Minor Cedar Rapids

Beacon junior circle meets after school Friday

The Beacon junior circle of the King's Daughters will meet Friday after school with Mary Beth Espeset at 1529 A avenue NE. Members are asked to go prepared to sow.

Beacon the King’s Daughters Mary Beth Espeset Avenue

Kap pa Delta Alumnae Plan Rummage Sale at Local Home

Twenty seven Kap pa Delta alumnae met Tuesday evening at Mrs Arthur Bearle's home 1719 D avenue NE. Committee reports were shared during the business session and plans for a rummage sale were announced. Mrs ZR Mills was named alumnae representative to the active chapter.

Kappa Delta Sorority Arthur Bearle D Avenue NE ZR Mills

Legion Auxiliary Membership Meeting Announces Picnic

The membership committee of the American Legion auxiliary will meet Thursday at 6 p.m at the Memorial building. A picnic supper will be served. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements a covered dish and sandwiches.

The Joyful Party Season Guide for Entertaining

A lively promotional piece invites readers to host merrier gatherings with fortune telling tea leaf readings and party games. It highlights a 40 page Home Institute booklet Good Parties featuring riddles conundrums games tricks stunts menus decorations and party ideas for all occasions. It promotes ordering via coupon.

Home Institute

Musical Tea Opens Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Year

Thirty members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Ameri can home department attended the opening meeting a musical tea at the club home. Mrs. Guy Hershey presided in the chairman's absence as Mrs. S. R. Hawkins welcomed new members and introduced performers for the afternoon. Virginia Ohmann played violin with Gertrude Shoemaker. Rose Clauson sang with Shoemaker. F W Orr accompanied by Ruth Hurtt Miskimen sang. Gloria Franks played piano. program closed with tea hosted by Mrs. Hawkins and assisted by Mrs. T F Hersch, Mrs. Bertha T. Le Febvre, and Mrs. D P Schwarzentruber.

American Home Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Guy Hershey O. S. Wilson S. R. Hawkins W. P. Rohrbach Virginia Ohmann Gertrude Shoemaker Kreisler Rose Clauson Jean Bertha T. le Febvre D. P. Schwarzentruber

Birthday party honors Margaret Ellen at home

Mrs Harold Kelly hosted a Sunday afternoon party at 3012 E Avenue NE for her daughter Margaret Ellen's third birthday. Guests included Robert Meister Marianne Meister Susan Meister Billy Thomas Jimmie Logan Richard Flaherty Pat Flaherty Catherine Kelly Jack Harvey from Omaha Catherine Kelly Omahas grandmother Mrs C Meister and Mrs P C Flaherty.

Harold Kelly E Avenue Margaret Ellen Robert Marianne Susan Meister Billy Thomas Jimmie Logan Richard Pat Flaherty Catherine Anne Kelly Jack Harvey Omaha Catherine Kelly C. Meister P. C. Flaherty

Cramer's Club Meets at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Fifty three members of Cramer's Co operative club met for dinner Monday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Decorations followed a full motif. Entertainment came from store employees. In charge were Mrs Cloane Peal, Miss Caroline Gilmore, Miss Rose Bartuneck and Nicholas P Craemer Presley Fields of Chicago attended as a guest.

Cracmer

Knitting Party Held At Mrs Novotny Home

Miss Frances Dostal and Miss Marie Novotny hosted a knitting party Monday evening at 1501 Third Street SW. Refreshments were served.

Frances Dostal Marie Novotny Third Street

Cedar Chapter Memorial Service Honors 14 Members

Cedar Chapter No 184 O E S held a candlelight memorial service at the Masonic hall for fourteen members who died in the past year. White tapers and floral decorations set a solemn scene as soprano Marguerite Naibert sang with pianist Bernice Baldwin accompanying. Bernice Diserens is worthy matron and E D Monilaw is worthy patron.

Masonic Hall Marguerite Naibert Bernice Baldwin Bernice Diserens E. D. Monilaw

Graduate Nurses Club Luncheon Leaders Announced

The Graduate Nurses club schedules a Saturday luncheon at 1 pm in the Commonwealth tea room. Mrs. E. G. Kieck Mrs. Walter F. Nesper Miss Elia De Camp and Miss Margaret Lawler lead arrangements with reservations due by Friday evening via listed phone numbers.

Graduate Nurses Club Commonwealth Tea Room E. G. Kieck Walter F. Nesper Elia de Camp Margaret Lawler Kieck Dial Nesper Lawler

Popcorn Party Held At Olga Stanek’s Home

Miss Olga Virginia Stanek hosted friends at her residence on Monday evening for a casual popcorn party. She resides at 1927 Second Street Southwest.

Olga Virginia Stanek Second Street SW

P T A Meetings At Polk School Child Safety Council Program

The intermediate Polk school child safety council held a regular meeting with officers Henry Haegg Jr commissioner Nadine Morris deputy commissioner Miriam Armstrong program chairman Darlene Vaughn information chairman and patrol leaders Allen Singer captain and Roland Roupe David Ryan Orval Lanning Joseph Casey Norman Dake and George Crapp. Several members spoke including Marjorie Harris Jane Alexander and Miss Ingar Tapper. Mrs Henry Haegg was introduced as the new president at the business session.

Child Safety Council Polk School Henry Haegg, Jr Nadine Morris Miriam Armstrong Darlene Vaughn Laura Ann Safely Allen Singer Roland Roupe David Ryan Orval Lanning Joseph Casey Norman Dake George Crapp Marjorie Harris Jane Alexander Marie McLain Elenor Rodgers Edith Griner Jack Hamiston Eroy Cullman Donald Gray Joseph Afflerbaugh Raymond Tufts Raymond Winters James Kemp le Roy Kyle Ingar Tapper Henry Ha Vernon Spohn Edwin Brink Arthur Burnell C H. Brittin M. B. Beach J. M. Afflerbaugh L. F. Alexander C Armstrong L. M Bachman P. Ballous William J Black H. Bowser Harvey Bishop

W A A at Coe To Honor New Members Tea Dance

The Women's Athletic Association at Coe College will host a tea dance for new members on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at the women's field house with an orchestra providing music and decorations in an autumn motif. Dean Mary Bell will be a special guest. Members on the council include Mary Gage Nancy Shields Phoebe Jane Nemecek Katherine Zisko Blanche Lichtensstein Janana Chapel Eleanor Pooley Helen Hannum Caroline Van Meter La Von Buchanan and Virginia Drake.

Women's Athletic Association Coe College Mary Bell Mary Gage Nancy Shields Phoebe Jane Nemecek Katherine Zisko Blanche Lichtenstein Janana Chapel Eleanor Pooley Helen Hannum Caroline van Meter la von Buchanan Virginia Drake

Dinwiddie Recounts 1876 Philadelphia Exposition at Cedar Rapids Club

At the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club first fall meeting of the history and literature department J M Dinwiddie described personal experiences from the 1876 Philadelphia world’s fair. He contrasted it with the Chicago fair backdrop for Light From Arcturus while noting trains typewriters and early telephone inventions.

J.M. Dinwiddie Philadelphia Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Woman's Club Dinwiddie Arcturus Mildred Walker J. P. Mills Anna Marie de Castello Mills Chicago Fair Arthur Mott S. R. Hawkins General Club Mari Ann Huebsch Coe College Matilda Snouffer E. I. Smith Hawkins Mott

Camp Fire Girls Hold Picnic at Trinity Methodist Church

Camp Fire girls and mothers gathered Tuesday at Trinity Methodist church for a picnic supper and friendship council. Fifty attended with Miss Marion Hepner leading camp songs. Special guests included Mrs. M. R. Warren president of the city council of Camp Fire Mrs. Wells Peck president of the guardians association and Miss Aliana Burr Camp Fire executive who spoke on Camp Fire work. The girls work committee organized the supper.

Camp Fire Trinity Methodist Church Friendship Council Marion Hepner M. R. Warren Wells Peck Guardians Association Aliana Burr Girls Work Committee

West Highland Community Club meets Friday at Cleveland School

The West Highland Community Club will convene Friday at 7 30 p m at Cleveland School. Following the business session Dr C T Hickok will speak informally with Dr and Mrs Hickok as special guests. A social hour with refreshments will follow the program.

West Highland Community Club Cleveland School C. T. Hickok

Iowa City Woman Fined for Liquor Nuisance

Mrs Florence Moore of Iowa City was fined 300 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to maintaining a liquor nuisance in district court. Three related liquor cases against Lee Whetstine, Nel Summer, and Sam King were dismissed for lack of proper witnesses.

Iowa City Florence Moore E. A. Baldwin Lee Whetstine Nel Summer Sam King

Norway Envoy To Speak At Luther Homecoming

Gazette reports Wilhelm Morgenstierne minister of Norway to the United States will headline Luther College homecoming events October 11 to 13. Foundation day features Luther St Olaf football at Nystad field with an alumni banquet pep rally bonfire illumination of Old Main and a concert by the band around Main building.

Specorah Wilhelm von Munthe Ar Morgenstierne Norway United States Luther College Luther-St. Olaf Nystad Field Old Main Morgenstierne

Steffen and Hatfield Wed in Davenport Ceremony

Miss Mildred Steffen daughter of Carl Steffen Wilton Junction and Lester M Hatfield son of Mrs Flora Hatfield Davenport were married Saturday in Davenport by Rev O Krueger of Emanuel Lutheran church Attendants were Miss Marie Gatrel Davenport and Elmer G Steffen Wilton Junction.

Wilton Junction Mildred Steffen Carl Steffen Lester M. Hatfield Flora Hatfield Davenport O. Krueger Emanuel Lutheran Church Marie Gatrel Elmer G. Steffen

Cedar Rapids Artist Named Master Murals Designer for U S Court

Francis Robert White of Cedar Rapids, director of the Little Gallery, is named master artist to design murals for the Cedar Rapids federal courthouse. He forms the Cooperative Mural Painters of Iowa to promote art projects and private commissions. Cedar Rapids members include Nancy Finnigan, William Henning, Everett Jeffrey, Howard Johnson, Arnold Pyle, and Jack Van Dyke.

Francis Robert White Cedar Rapids Little Gallery PWA Olin Dows Washington, D. C Treasury Relief White Federal Building Co-operative Mural Painters of Iowa Mr. White Nancy Finnigan Willam Henning Everett Jeffrey Howard Johnson Arnold Pyle Jack van Dyke

Governor Praises Liquor Board for First Year's Work

The governor commends the liquor board after its first year, noting wine sales rose to 3.45 percent of total at 87 stores from June 19, 1934, to June 30, 1935. Operating costs reached 658,016 with salaries accounting for 405,417 and a 76,080 contingent liability from a National Cash Register lawsuit.

Commission Des Moines Lake City National Cash Register Company Sioux City Cornish Beck

Poweshiek County Legion Auxiliary Chairmen Named

Special to The Gazette Brooklyn Iowa October meeting of the Auxiliary to the Francis Gallagher unit of the American Legion of Brooklyn held at Mrs Melvin H Goeldners home Mrs C C Krouskop assisted hostess Poweshiek county president Mrs Eleanor Turner of Grinnell installed officers President Helen Roudabush vice president Ramona Montgomery Eliza Lowery secretary Helen Ecklund treasurer Jessie Wells chaplain Bertha Gates historian Lily Hicks sergeant at arms Rose Gannon. Committee chairmen announced by Mrs Turner include Executive Pearl Cappen Margaret Gallagher Lourne Montgomery unit activities Ramona Montgomery membership Margaret Gallagher rehabilitation Jessie Wells legislation Esther Brannian Americanism and national defense Mae Armstrong community service Neil Miller child welfare Eliza Lowery poppy Pearl Cappen wreaths Eliza Lowery Gold Star mothers Bertha Gates memorial services Lourse Montgomery junior activities Rose Gannon Fidac Bw ine Cronk music Neola Krou sop

Brooklyn Francis Gallagher American Legion of Brooklyn Melvin H. Goeldner C. C. Krouskop Poweshiek County Eleanor Turner Grinnell Helen Roudabush Ramona Montgomery Eliza Lowery Helen Ecklund Jessie Wells Bertha Gates Lily Hicks Rose Gannon Mrs. Turner Pearl Cappen Margaret Gallagher Lourne Montgomery Esther Brannian Mae Armstrong Neil Miller Poppy Lourse Montgomery Bwine Cronk Neola Krousop

Scout Training for Lone Tribe Opens in Buchanan County

A preliminary training course for Independence scouts precedes a Lone Scout tribe in Buchanan County. The first meeting is set for October 15 at the city hall. Rev J C Wiencke of Cedar Falls will address the gathering joined by W V Allen Waterloo Scout executive, Thomas Anthony Waterloo field executive, and all local troop committeemen. Forty five eligible boys in the rural district seek to become Scouts.

Independence Buchanan County City Hall J. C. Wiencke Cedar Falls Wapsipinicon W. V. Allen Waterloo Thomas Anthony

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