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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1938

Page

2

Junior League Names Provisional Members in Cedar Rapids

The Junior League of Cedar Rapids names seven women chosen for provisional membership. The list includes Mrs Sumner H Foster Mrs J Rayner Harper Mrs George N Hourless Miss Mourne Munger Mrs Chester D Salter Miss Margaret Wilcox and Miss Mary Winslow. The group sponsors nutrition service and a children's theater and coordinates volunteer work citywide. Mrs Gordon Fennell presides for 1938 1939. A separate note recalls a birthday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Arthur L Bye for Mrs Carl D Thomas, with guests and bridge following.

Fyhe Junior League of Cedar Rapids Sumner H. Foster Country Club Parkway J. Rayner Harper Twenty-first Street George N. Hourless Thirty Fourth Street Mourne Munger First Avenue Chester D. Salter Knollwood Drive Margaret Wilcox Washington Avenue Mary Winslow Linden Drive SE Nutrition Service Bernice Hopper Chicago Edwin H. Wadsworth Children's Theater Edward Soboda, Jr Gordon Fennell

Social visit noted at Cedar Rapids Country Club luncheon

Mrs. Jane West of Los Angeles, formerly of Cedar Rapids, visited her brother J C Milner at 405 Twenty third Street NE. Mrs. H N Boyison hosted a luncheon on Tuesday afternoon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club during her courtesy visit.

Jane West Los Angeles Cedar Rapids J.C. Milner Twentyithird Street H. N. Boyison Bever Avenue Cedar “Rapids Country Club

Farm women chorus tea hosted by Stark and Gove

Mrs. Helen Kacena Stark and Miss Lucille Gove welcomed about thirty farm women to a Tuesday tea at 2016 Fourth avenue SE. The event featured games and group singing with Halloween themed refreshments. Special guests included Mrs. Arlo Stinger and Mrs. Gerald Thomas.

Helen Kacena Stark Lucille Gove Gerald Thomas Marion

Birth of daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard J Preston Fort Collins Colo

Word comes that a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Richard J Preston of Fort Collins Colorado on October 10. Mrs Preston is formerly Mrs Bernice Boynton daughter of Mr and Mrs E P Boynton of 2335 Blake Boulevard SE. Mrs Boynton will travel Tuesday evening to Fort Collins to spend several weeks with the Prestons.

Richard J. Preston Fort Collins Colo Preston Bernice Boynton E P Boynton Blake Boulevard Boynton Prestons

Miss Lillian Serbousek Hosts Phi Rho Society

Miss Serbousek entertained Phi Rho society members at 1220 Second street SW Monday night. Miss Alberta Michel presided as plans were made for a dinner on October 22 to observe the society's twentieth anniversary. Members included Mesdames Lundquist, Mitchell, Greenawalt and Misses Dieman, Spevacek, Turechek, Chada, Gurren, Michel, and Donohue.

Lillian Serbousek Second Street Phi Rho Society Alberta Michel Oscar Lundquist David Mitchell R. A. Greenawalt Edna Dieman Alice Spevacek Alma Turechek Sylvia Chada Ruth Gurren Michel Marjorie Donohue

Coe College Professor Reviews European Situation for PE.O Chapter

Dean Myron L. Koenig of Coe college faculty shared factual and personal impressions of the international situation in Europe at PE.O Chapter GM's Monday meeting at Mrs. J. E. Ives home. Guests included Mrs. Inez Rasmussen of Chapter AH and Mrs. Potter Smith of Chapter HG.

Myron L. Koenig Coe College Europe Pe.o J. E. Ives Grande Avenue SE Inez Rasmussen West Liberty Potter Smith Vinton

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Meet After Buf Fet Supper

Thirty members attended the Alpha Xi Delta alumnae meeting Monday evening after a buffet supper at Mrs. Ray Phelan s home 1261 Elmhurst drive NE Hostesses were Burdine Lattner and Doris Garner Two new members welcomed were Mrs Willis Lamb and Mrs W A Zimmerman

Alpha Xi Delta Ray Phelan Elmhurst Drive Burdine Lattner Doris Garner Willis Lamb W. A. Zimmerman

Local families host gatherings at McComas residence

Mr and Mrs G C McComas of 847 Shaver Road NE entertained Sunday with dinner guests including T J McComas and Victor McComas and their son Charles, C E Mourning and daughter June, Jack Dorsch and daughter Phyllis of Burlington, Ward Addis and daughter Mary Lou of San Bernardino, Calif. Cedar Rapids guests included Frank Klepach, Caroline McComas, Gordon J McComas, and Clifton McComas.

G C McComas Shaver Road T. J. McComas Victor McComas Charles C. E. Mourning June Jack Dorsch Phyllis Burlington Ward Addis Mary Lou San Bernardino Calif Cedar Rapids Frank Klepach Caroline McComas Gordon J. McComas Mrs Clifton McComas

Denver Woman Jets to Clinton for Visit With Relatives

Mrs. J. B. Pulis of Denver Colorado stays overnight at the home of Mr. and Mrs. GF Pulis 1417 Fifth avenue SE en route to Clinton to spend a few days with relatives.

J. B. Pulis Denver Colo Mr. Pulis GF. Pulis Fifth Avenue SE Clinton

Miss Wolf Hosts House Guest From Tacoma Washington

Miss Bertha M. Wolf 845 First Avenue E entertained at dinner Monday for her house guest Mrs Erma Guy Norris of Tacoma Washington spending a week in the city. Cedar Rapids guests included Mrs Elsie Lattner Mrs L F McVey Mrs Walton Keller and Mrs M J Busler. Other attendees were Mrs Dora C Burrell Urbany Mrs Elva Emerson and Miss Alta Emerson Marion and Mrs R A Atkins West Liberty.

Bertha M. Wolf First Avenue E Erma Guy Norris Tacoma Wash Miss Wolf Norris Elsie Lattner L. F. McVey Walton Keller M. J. Busler Cedar Rapids Dora C. Burrell Urbany Elva Emerson Alta Emerson Marion R. A. Atkins West Liberty

P. E. O. Chapter DK Dines at Krause Home

Forty two members of P. E. O. Chapter DK met for dinner Monday evening at Mrs. C. S Krause's Vernon drive SE home. Guests included Mrs. P. W. Jacobson of Chapter IH and Mrs. Henry Bennett visiting sister Mrs. E. R. Moore. Helen Hubbard led the social committee in arranging the dinner.

C. S Krause Vernon Drive P. W. Jacobson Henry Bennett E. R. Moore Helen Hubbard

Evans couple depart Town City for Washington D C

Dr and Mrs Howard Evans leave Tuesday morning for Washington D C after four days with Mrs Evans aunt Mrs H G Heiserman at 2300 Hillcrest drive SE. In D C Dr Evans professor in the University of Town school of medicine will attend the American Academy of Otolaryngology and later visit several eastern cities.

Howard Evans Town City Washington, D. C Evans H. G Heiserman Heiserman Hillcrest Drive Washington University of Town School of Medicine American Academy of Otolaryngology

Club elects new Nina Chinka Camp Fire leaders

Janice Clark was elected president at a Monday afternoon meeting held at guardian Mrs. A I Mason home. New officers include Ruby Belle Buckheister vice president Annette Alex secretary Jane Grayston treasurer Geral dine McKeely scribe and Norma Lou Haege Eunice Hill on the telephone committee.

Janice Clark Nina Chinka the Guardian A. I Mason Ruby Belle Buckheister Annette Alex Jane Grayston Geraldine McKeely Norma Lou Haege Eunice Hill

PTA Meetings Highlight Edgewood and Nearby Units

Edgewood No. 1 Mothers club hosts a covered dish luncheon at the school with teachers as guests. A 2 p.m. business meeting follows, with needlework required for attendees. Other PTAs in Hayes, Garfield, Buchanan, and Taylor hold Wednesday or Thursday gatherings with programs, speakers, and activities for parents.

Mothers’ Club of Edgewood No. 1 Garfield Garfield P. T. A R. F. Taft

Regional Session Complete Program For Bo And Py UW

Regional sessions for the North Central conference of Business and Professional Women clubs will be held in Cedar Rapids starting Friday. A pre conference dinner at Bishop’s cafeteria Thursday hosts Cedar Rapids women and other organizations attend the Shrine temple dinner Saturday with Miss Marlene White speaking on citizenship and responsibilities. The conference, with eight states and over fifty Iowa clubs, features a full program at the Roosevelt hotel and related venues through Sunday.

Business and Professional Women's Clubs Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Bishop's Cafeteria Shrine Temple Marlene White Washington, D. C Miss White Emma Hagenstein Iowa Bishop’s Zoe Varney M Onn Barerda Council Bluffs A. L. Taylor Chamber of Commerce Grate Nordyke Webster City Gertrude Stenner Cedar Rapids Club Celia Monard Chicaego Earlene White National Federation Laurie Franklin Bache New York City Lloyd Grover Michigan Federation Grayce Ward Duluth Minnesota Federation Lillian Gubelman Valley City N. D North Dakota Federation Varney Rosk Cunningham Des Moines Bache Ward Tiberman Masonic Mbrary Helen G. Irwin Town Federation Axnes E. Wells Bloomington Ind Indiana Federation Henry Lester Smith Monte Carlo Moraine Lenader Marie K Franzen Watwatosa Wisconsin Federation International Congress Netoe Simms Hastings Neb Charlotte Notchoom Vermillion South Dakota Federation Cunningham Ruth M. Chamberlin Aurora Illinois Federation Percil Stephenson Fairmont Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Franzen Bertha C. Teachout Jackson Madeline Donnelly Mason City Aliss Howard Dr. Wells Helen Kidd Thompson Greenville Palisades Miss Stenner Clyde Sanborn Chamberlin Miss Noteboom Earl BE. Harper Town University Iowa City Juncheon

Twilight to Twelve club picnic at Shaver park

Members of the Twilight to Twelve club gathered Sunday evening in Shaver park for a picnic supper and hay rack party. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gerald Fottral Mr and Mrs Darrell Hinds Mr and Mrs Leo Halsch Mr and Mrs Lesley Dulin Mr and Mrs Ernest Woodford Mr and Mrs Clyde Brown Richard Loftus Monica Kline and Mrs Julian Hupp.

Twilight To Twelve Shaver Park Gerald Fottral Darrell Hinds Leo Halsch Lesley Dulin Ernest Woodford Clyde Brown Richard Loftus Monica Kline Julian Hupp

Mrs Hickman Advocates Art of Living to Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. Charles S. Hickman of Centerville addressed 156 Cedar Rapids Woman's clubs members at the Montrose hotel on "The Art of Giving" and the science of living. She likened women to handbags and urged knowledge, attitude, emphasis, and love as keys to living. soprano Lois Critchett Brown performed, and the club announced reinstated and new members plus a $25 Community Chest pledge.

Charles S. Hickman Centerville Cedar Rapids Montrose Betage Misa Mildred MacDanel Mrs. Hickman Robert A. Lorig L. E. MacLaughlin Louis Bugenstein E. D. Hardwick Lyman Jones Earl F. Heinze Richard C. Jones F. A. Peterson Joseph Hagan Clara Bender Carl Heinen M. M. Bicket E. A. DeBruin Florence C. C. Cunningham Woman's Club Community Chest

Fire Prevention Committee Hosts Elegant Montrose Luncheon

Members of three art departments attended a luncheon for Mrs. Hickman preceding the general meeting at the Montrose French rooms. Automahades of roses and chrysanthemums adorned the tables as Mrs. Roberts introduced guests including Miss Sadie Dickinson and Mr. Frank Payne, with department officers from Centercycle.

Mra Eugene Grutler D. Burkhalter, Jr Chamber of Commerce Ielvenst Mre. Roberts Altekmin Anatla N. Palmer Misa Sadie Dick Inson Oond Mes Frank Payne Fine Arte Department Iowa Federation Centercycle MacDunel Dempsy Stones Nelle Everson Mabel Catfee Rotary

Mrs Dennison Hosts Shower for Miss Violet Wimrodt

Mrs Hf G Dennison entertained a miscellaneous shower Monday evening for Miss Violet Has daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Euw prior to her marriage Saturday in Town City at the rectory of Rev Min Krueger Mr and Mrs Wimrodt will reside in Cedar Rapids with guests including Bonnie Mower Bertha Zisco Libbie Frame and several Mesdames and Messrs.

Hf. G. Dennison A Avenue NW Louis Wimrodt Violet HA Sam Euw Third Street Min Krueger Rimrodt Cedar Rapids Bonnie Mower Bertha Zisco Libbie Frame Eda Little Martha Wieknar Vilasta Elekar Marie Letts Bessie Novy Thomas Hill Loren Wheeler Orville Johnson Henry Gerdes Marvin Tinkham Fd Jordan Roy Orton Arlo LeVan John Burrier

Watecanya Group Honors Danforths Eleventh Wedding Anniversary

Members of the Watecanya Camp Fire group hosted a surprise party at Miss Joan Yessler's home honoring guardian Mrs. Warner C. Danforth and Mr. Danforth on their eleventh wedding anniversary.

Watecanya Joan Yessler J. A. Yessler Fourth Avenue SE Warner C. Danforth Danforth

Miss Kay Diers Returns From Ames Weekend Visit

Miss Kay Diers of 140 Thirty sixth Street NE returns home after spending the weekend in Ames. She attended a Sigma Alpha Epsilon party and was a guest at the Chi Omega house during her stay.

Kay Diers Thirtysixth Street Ames Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chi Omega House

Sedlaks Honored at 30th Wedding Anniversary Picnic

Mr and Mrs Joseph Sedlak were surprised Saturday evening as relatives and friends gathered at their home for a picnic supper marking their thirtieth anniversary. Games provided entertainment with a large group in attendance including L J Sedlak Mrs W L Donald and several Sedlak relatives.

Joseph Sedlak Camburncourt SE L. J. Sedlak W. L. Donald William Ream William Lange Ed Lange W. S. Cole

Daughters of Union Veterans TO Attend Marengo Convention

A group will charter a bus and depart Friday morning for Marengo to attend the third district convention. Members not yet called may reserve by dialing 5973 by Wednesday evening. The local tent will exemplify the ritual at the afternoon session and attendees are asked to wear badges.

Daughters of Union Veterans Marengo

Catholic Current Events Club Meeting

The Catholic Current Events club will meet at the Community House Thursday at 2 p.m. Members may reach the Community House by taking the Third street SE bus.

Catholic Current Events Club Third Street

Wedding Anniversary Noted At Berlanissere Home

Mr ened Mere hosted a first wedding anniversary party at the home of Mrs Kephirt’s brother on Forty fourth Street SE. Guests included Mr and Mrs Cole and others, with a buffet supper and gifts for the honored couple.

Ened Mere Tome of Mra Kephirts May Clemens David Bark Woird Dean Baird AL BL Chreene Mira Gor Wilson Mey Cole Martin Ane Toh Cole Gifs

Birthday celebration honors Mrs Breneman at home

Mrs A U Breneman of Avenue NE was honored at a fire prize luncheon at her home on Monday afternoon. Friends celebrated her birthday with gifts. Hostess Mrs Giner Olson and guests included Mrs Touls Obser Mrs Kayellarbert Mrs Golda Weindrieh Bitty Lee Harevey Mrs Gwen Martin Thelma Walker of Clinton and others.

A. UL Breneman Bitty Lee Harevey Gwen Martin Athe Leen Thelma Walker Clinton

Trene Douglas Circle to Meet for Luncheon

The Trene Douglas circle of the King's Daughters will meet at Mrs. H. G. Courtney's home at 520 Sixteenth Street SE on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon. Mrs. W. F. Cooper and Mrs. L. Poetzinger will assist.

Trene Douglas The King's Daughters 8. G. Courtney Sixteenth Street SE W. F. Cooper L. Poetzinger

Ladies Aid Meeting Postponed at United Brethren Church

The Ladies Aid group of the United Brethren church has postponed their scheduled Thursday meeting.

The Ladies Aid of the United Brethren Church

Mrs J T Thomas Visits Daughter in Pewaukee Wis

Mrs J T Thomas of 1509 B avenue NE is visiting her daughter Mrs L D Lynxwiler in Pewaukee Wisconsin.

J. T. Thomas B Avenue NE L. D. Lynxwiler Pewaukee, Wis

Monday Court H R Churchill Busy With Six Defendants

Justice H R Churchill presided as six defendants appeared alongside civil cases. Roy D Calta of Iowa City was fined 5 dollars and costs for passing a car on a curve. Clarence Pitts, residing northwest of Palo, paid a terminal amount.

H. R Churchill Roy D. Calta Iowa City Clarence Pitts Palo

Local court notes list diverse charges and names

A muddled early text fragment mentions fines and costs against multiple individuals. Names such as Milo Pra ote nd tetended wheel tits headage wart set far Weenoarlaye Albert and Burt Kola ter appear in a convoluted sentence about charges and proceedings. The rest references places like South Bannett and Crt with unclear context.

Urinys Milo Albert Egding South Bannett Burt Kolater Waverly Patel Chacehill Marcied Staley A Ensolan Felatoel

Sophomores entertain Juntor and St Pat’s game

A fragmented OCR text hints at St Pat’s Sophomores entertaining Juntor with several names scattered. The garbled lines reference local students, possible dates, and school figures, but clear event details remain unreadable.

St. Pat's

New Zealand Plans Weekly Pensions for Over-60s

The government introduces a social security bill proposing a flat 7 40 weekly pension for all residents aged over 60. The measure aims to extend financial support across the elderly population under the new policy.

New

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