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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1934

Page

22

Riders Gather At Club For Autumn Cedar Rapids Activities

Groups at the Cedar Rapids Country Club engage in riding, luncheon, and bridge this fall. About twelve women ride on Friday mornings and join a luncheon, while Mrs. C. W. Bloomhall hosts a bridge lunch today. The club hosts an invitation duplicate contract bridge tournament Saturday with 1:45 afternoon and 7:45 evening sessions attracting players from nearby towns.

Cedar Rapids Country Club C. W. Bloomhall Bever Avenue SE

Mrs Alfred Durin Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Louise Burgin

Mrs Alfred EF Durin entertained at a small luncheon at her Linden Drive SE home at noon in compliment to Mrs Louise Elliott Burgin. Burgin, a guest at the E H Beaven home, is en route from Chicago to Holy wer to spend time here.

Alfred EF. Durin Linden Drive Louise Elliott Burgin

Carringers Return From Chicago Visit Noted

Mr and Mrs W V Carringer Jr of 109 Grande avenue SE returned home after a week in Chicago where they attended the World’s air show and events with friends and officials.

Returns From Trip By Mrs. Butterfield

Mrs. Belle Butterfield of 345 Park terrace SE returns from a two week visit in Mitchell South Dakota and Sioux City with no further detail.

Belle Butterfield Park Terrace SE Mitchell S. D Sioux City

John Wesley class elects officers at Trinity Methodist

H L Terrill was elected president of the John Wesley class at Trinity Methodist church at a Thursday meeting held at Harold C. Kimball’s home 2636 A avenue NE Other officers include G T McHardy vice president C W Davis secretary treasurer George Youtzy reporter and George Shakespeare teacher The Rev Harold Mayo new pastor spoke on church loyalty Mrs Kimball served refreshments.

H. L. Terrill John Wesley Trinity Methodist Church Harold C. Kimball G.t.mchardy C. W. Davis George Youtzy George Shakespeare Harold Mayo

Miss Glackin Hosts Birthday Party for Miss Neilsen

Florence Glackin entertains at 1932 First Avenue East in honor of Miss Ellen Neilsen. Evening games and a toss-up hike accompany refreshments as guests include Elouise Rhodes Bernice Nemec Mable Combs Mary Jane Wisnovsky Lucille Wisley and Hazel Heasty.

Florence Glackin Neilsen First Avenue E Ellen Neilsen Miss Neilsen Elouise Rhodes Bernice Nemec Mable Combs Mary Jane Wisnovsky Lucille Wisley Hazel Heasty

Luncheon Hosts 500 Club at Mrs Clark Johnson Home

Mrs Clark Johnson entertained members of her 500 club at a luncheon on Wednesday noon at 906 Ellis boulevard NW. Present were Mrs G W Darrow Mrs Curtiss Johnson Jr Mrs Bob Kennedy Mrs Irma Sejmoha Mrs James Triska Mrs Leota Kraut and Mrs Simon OToole. Prizes at 500 were won by Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Darrow.

Clark Johnson Ellis Boulevard 500 G. W. Darrow Curtiss Johnson, Jr Bob Kennedy Irma _ Sejmoha James Triska Leota Kraut Simon O'Toole Kennedy Darrow

Nature Club Program Tea Highlights Linn County Trees

The Cedar Rapids Nature and Garden Department hosted about seventy guests at the Woman’s Club home for a program and tea. Mrs. C L Douglass spoke on Trees Native to Linn County, detailing pioneer and useful trees. Mrs. Seashore of Iowa City spoke on a highway beautification project after tea.

Woman's Club Nature and Garden Department Cedar Rapids Linn County Douglass L.L. Owen Owen Hromek D. P. Schwarzentruber O. H. Adams T. F. Hersch J. W. Hopp T. K. Hefner H. F. Klemme Carl E. Seashore Iowa City Club

Whitmores Announce Engagement of Ethel Whitmore

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Whitmore of Low Moor announce the engagement of their daughter Ethel B. Whitmore to Stuart Fraizer of West Newbury Massachusetts. Both are students at Cornell college Mount Vernon.

D. D. Whitmore Low Moor Ethel B. Whitmore Stuart Fraizer West Newbury Mass Cornell College Mount Vernon

Friendly Strollers Meet for Beach House Hike at Ellis Park

The Friendly Strollers gather at the beach house in Ellis Park on Sunday at 2 30 p m. L A Pattee will lead the group on a hike beyond Manhattan focusing on river road trees. Refreshments will be served.

Ellis Park A. Pattee Manhattan River Road

King's Daughters Name Committees

Mrs. George Stone presided as president of Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters and set year long committees at a Thursday meeting at Mrs. Tom Walpole's home 1806 Grande avenue SE. Devo tions chair Mrs. Walpole. reporter Mrs. Jessie Morris. Ways and means chair Mrs. Sylvia Lee with assistants Mrs. W. R. Enright Mrs. Carl Bundy Mrs. Rosebud Clements and Mrs. Bertha Hillerege. Sewing chair Mrs. Teresa Eckert with assistants Mrs. Anna Anderson Mrs. Vera Young and Mrs. Maude Fowler. Quilts and used clothing committee: Mrs. Louise Wells and Mrs. Bertha Clement. Social chair Mrs. Laura Rogers. courtesy chair Mrs. Walpole. telephone committee: Mrs. Mary Gibbs Mrs. Evelyn Wardle Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Della Reynolds. Mrs. Cecil Sander reported on the Perry state convention. Guests included Mrs. Elsie Leech and Mrs. Harry Dunker.

George Stone Jane Boyd The King's Daughters Tom Walpole Grande Avenue SE Walpole Devotions Jessie Morris Sylvia Lee W. R. Enright Carl Bundy Rosebud Clements Bertha Hillerege Teresa Ec

Ida Mansfield Circle Hosts Lunch at Waterloo Meeting

Fifteen members of Ida Mansfield circle of the King's Daughters visited Waterloo for lunch hosted by Mrs. C. R. Livingston. Guests included Mrs. Glasner and Mrs. Rathbun. Reports from Perry on the Iowa branch convention noted 142 senior circles with 2,968 members and ongoing charitable work, plus state projects including a summer camp for girls and a Home for Aged Couples near Fort Madison. Iowa juniors total 461 members in 42 circles.

Ida Mansfield King's Daughters Waterloo C. R. Livingston Glasner Scattergood Circle Rathbun Livingston Iowa Order Perry Owen T. Barry Rufus B. Culver W. Paul Engel A. W. Meyer M. G. Morris Fort Madison

Public Health Talk Highlights Tuberculosis Relation

Dr Frank Hersch spoke to Harrison-Parent-Teacher Association on Public Health in Relation to Tuberculosis at the school little theater. Miss Georgia Tripp the school nurse outlined her Harrison school work and Marjorie Walters the principal welcomed new mothers and explained the report card system. The meeting covered cooperation between parents and teachers to guide students, Iowa City child study conference notes, and a drive recognizing new members. The next meeting is set for November 15 with a post program reception.

Iss Walters Iowa City Charles Perkins F. E. Oberhaus H. N. Bowser Norbert Zoble J. L. Wallace

Mrs Clark Feted At Shower With Bunco Prizes

Mrs Edgar Clark of 324 Eighth Avenue SW was honored at a shower hosted by Mrs L W Green and Miss Kathryn Green. Bunco determined high and low prizes won by Mrs Walter Umstead and Mrs W N McPherson. Other guests included Mrs Fred Donisthorpe Mrs William Olver Mrs H F Tyler Mrs C W Black Mrs F G Bryan Mrs John M Rubison Mrs Marshall Clark Mrs S P Rutan Miss Marian Clark Mrs Earl Rutan Mrs David Kvapil Mrs Bruce Barnes and Mrs L F Black.

Edgar Clark Eighth Avenue L. W. Green Kathryn Green Bunco Walter Umstead W. N. McPherson Fred Donisthorpe William Olver H. F. Tyler C. W. Black F. G. Bryan John M. Rubison Marshall Clark S. P. Rutan Marian Clark Earl Rutan David Kvapil Bruce Barnes

Audrey Anderson Elected President of Eluta Tami Camp Fire

Audrey Anderson was elected president at a meeting held at the home of guardian Mrs A J Anderson 1609 Maple Drive NW Officers include Ruth Bokerney vice president Margaret Clark secretary Jane Ann Herdlicka treasurer Verna Krugh scribe and Mary Ann Mathews song leader Attending were Jane Allen Grissel assistant guardian Ruth Bokerney Jane Ann Herdlicka Audrey Anderson Annabelle Anderson Carol Blodgett Mary Ann Mathews Margaret Clark and Verna Krugh.

Audrey Anderson Eluta Tami A. J. Anderson Maple Drive Ruth Bokerney Margaret Clark Jane Ann Herdlicka Verna Krugh Mary Ann Mathews Jane Allen Grissel Annabelle Anderson

Miss Sally Roy Omitted From Dinner Guest List

The Gazette reports Miss Sally Roy was omitted from the guest list for a dinner Wednesday evening hosted by Miss Florence Zimmer honoring Miss Clarice Rath and Ellsworth Torgerson.

the Gazette Sally Roy Florence Zimmer Clarice Rath Ellsworth Tor Gerson

Goodyear Heads Daughters of Isabella at Montrose meeting

Mrs Arlo C Goodyear was elected regent of the Daughters of Isabella at a Montrose hotel gathering. Officer slate includes Esther Hronik past regent Mary Smith vice regent Lulu Capek treasurer Dorothy Stark recording secretary Violet Pieper financial secretary Gladyce Getz chancellor and others. Hronik will attend the state convention in Keokuk October 14 as delegate, accompanied by Pieper.

Arlo C. Goodyear The Daughters of Isabella Montrose Hotel Esther Hronik Mary Smith Lulu Capek Dorothy Stark Violet Pieper Gladyce Getz V. V. Johnstone Pauline Smid Mary McLaughlin J. E. O’donnell Wanda Smith Kathryn Gleason Gertrude Flaherty Augusta Boyle Doris Hasley S. E. Dale F. J. Sebetka D. L. Condon Miss Hronik Keokuk Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Miss Pieper

Clarice Rath Honored At Dinner And Shower

Miss Clarice Rath a bride elect was feted at a Thursday evening event at the Commonwealth tea room hosted by Miss Edith Smith. Twelve guests attended a fall color table with a yellow bronze bouquet and corsage. bingo prizes went to Miss Jewel Monson and Mrs Helen Dinnie.

Clarice Rath Commonwealth Tea Room Edith Smith Miss Rath Jewel Monson Helen Dinnie Nellieve Rorah Joan Rowan Bonnie Bittner Shirley Mae Smith Martha Rompotl Hattie Stancel Miss Monson Dinnie Florence Zimmer R. A. Smith

Missionary Society Meeting at Kenwood Presbyterian

Mrs E Winslow Brown hosted the Missionary society at her Kenwood Presbyterian church home. Plans for a mission study were made and the annual praise service discussed. Mrs O F Stabenfeldt led devotionals. Mrs F Manville resigned as secretary and Mrs A A Miller was elected. Talks covered Alaska and Gambell, with Miss Ann Bannan traveling there, and India missionary work. A social hour followed with hostess refreshments.

E. Winslow Brown First Avenue Missionary Society of Kenwood Presbyterian Church R. L. Garnett Alaska Stone Ann Bannan Gambell St. Lawrence Island Bering Sea Siberia Miss Bannan A. A. Miller R. Marie Preston

Cultus Club reviews Lamb in His Bosom at meeting

Mrs. George Baumgartner led a Cultus club review of Caroline Miller’s Lamb in His Bosom during Thursday's program. Mrs. Edwin Young hosted at her daughter Mrs. O H Kearney’s home on Grande avenue SE with 2043 address. Refreshments followed the meeting as flowers decorated the table.

Lamb Caroline Miller George Baumgartner Cultus Club Edwin Young O. H. Kearney Grande Avenue SE

O Neills Leave For Winter Visit After Southern Trip

Mrs Ella A O Neill and her daughter Loretta O Neill have spent the past year at the J A Wicke home 1805 Blake boulevard SE and left Thursday by car for a southern states tour before heading to Los Angeles to spend the winter. Mrs Wicke is Loretta’s mother.

Ella A. O'Neill Loretta O'Neill J. A. Wicke Blake Boulevard Los Angeles O’neill Wicke

Miss Boyle Hosts Party Honoring Mrs Millburn At Home

At her 1249 Third Avenue SE residence Miss Mary Boyle entertained twenty guests in a party honoring Mrs Lowell F Millburn formerly Miss Mir iam Van Sickle. Prizes were won by Mrs Millburn Miss Kay Davis and Miss Thelma Inskeep in bridge.

Mary Boyle Third Avenue SE Lowell F. Millburn Miriam van Sickle Kay Davis Thelma Inskeep Millburn Bridge

Stricklands Visit Minneapolis to See Powers Family

Mr. and Mrs. G A Strickland and their son Gordon with Mrs John E Powers left Friday morning for Minneapolis to visit Mrs Powers mother Mrs Hugh Leath em. They expect to return Sunday evening.

G. A. Strickland Gordon John E. Powers Minneapolis

Carries Morcombe Degree of Honor Juveniles Meet

Carrie Morcombe Degree of Honor juveniles will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Knights of Pythias hall. After the meeting, there will be dance and refreshments served.

Carrie Morcombe K. of P. Hall

Gethsemane Shrine No. 1 to Meet at Masonic Hall Saturday

The stated meeting of Gethsemane Shrine No. 1 is set for Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic hall. A special dispensation allows balloting on petitions. Dancing will follow the business meeting with refreshments served.

Gethsemane Shrine Gethsemane Shrine No. 1 Masonic Hall Nash

Shepherdess Guard to Meet at Masonic Hall Saturday

The Shepherdess Guard holds its regular meeting at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Masonic hall. Drill practice follows. Picnic supper hostesses include Mildred Greenawalt Edna Dun can Ella Grissel and Mildred Heaton. Members should bring a covered dish and sandwiches.

Shepherdess Guard Masonic Hall Mildred Greenawalt Edna Duncan Ella Grissel Mildred Heaton

Men's fall sports outfits follow rule of three style

The guide notes men favor one-piece tweed or Shetland caps with checked or plain patterns and crushable felt hats in gray brown or green. Fall coats move from free back to yoked shirted backs with waist and shoulder tucks, using tweed or Shetland in checks and herringbone. Slacks pair with contrasting coats, featuring window-pane or herringbone patterns, while shirts and ties emphasize oxford flannel or tweed effects and solid or striped colors.

Fair Isle York

Knights of Columbus Ball At Roosevelt On Columbus Day

About 200 guests are expected at a Columbus Day card party and dance by Knights of Columbus council No. 909 at the Roosevelt hotel. Card games start at 8 pm on the mezzanine and dancing begins at 9 pm in the mirrored ballroom. Joseph Novak leads arrangements.

Knights of Columbus Council Roosevelt Hotel Joseph Novak

First Evangelical church meeting elects officers

The Alah Lota Alofa class monthly meeting and picnic supper at the First Evangelical church elected Frances Herr as president with other officers including Mrs Walter Amsted as vice president Helen Churchil as secretary and Mrs Paul Ammons as treasurer Mrs Katherine Wolfe of Detroit attended as a guest The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs George Holsinger at 816 Sixteenth Avenue SW.

Alah Lota Alofa First Evangelical Church Frances Herr Walter Amsted Helen Church Paul Ammons Katherine Wolfe Detroit George Holsinger Sixteenth Avenue

Wednesday Social Club Meets at Mrs Newland Home

Mrs Delia Newland hosted the Wednesday Social club at 209 Fifth Avenue SW. Members answered roll call with Japanese customs and listened to papers on Education and Religion in Japan by Mrs John Bruch and Japanese Homes and Gardens by Mrs J F McMinds, with Mrs W R Fair assisting.

Delia Newland Fifth Avenue Japan John Bruch J. F. MceMinds W. R. Fair

Violet Snyder to host Beta Phi Alpha alumnae night

Miss Violet Snyder will host an alumnae gathering for Beta Phi Alpha at her home 1578 Second Avenue SE Monday at 6 pm. Members are asked to make reservations with Mrs Louis Kriz dial 20472.

Violet Snyder Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Second Avenue SE Louis Kriz Dial

Bluff View Aid Halloween Luncheon Attended by Members

Mrs. Theresa King and Mrs. Vernon King hosted Bluff View Aid at 1702 Oakland Road NE for a Halloween luncheon on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs. Homer Mann Sr, Mrs. Anna Lamp, Mrs. Anton Popelka, Mrs. Charles Burianek, Mrs. Art Conrad, Mrs. William Michalek, Mrs. John Buresh, Mrs. George Williams, and Mrs. Adelbert Williams.

Theresa King Vernon King Oakland Road Bluff View Aid Society Homer Mann, Sr Anna Lamp Anton Popelka Charles Burianek Art Conrad William Michalek John Buresh George Williams Adelbert Williams

Club Women Host Society Meeting In Earlville

Mrs. John Kretschmar Jr and a group of local women including Mrs. Ben Puruth Mrs. John Nicholls and others will entertain society members. Mrs. Arthur Conrad of 1117 Tenth Street NW will host the gathering on November 7.

John Kretschmar, Jr Ben Puruth John Nicholls Elwood Dorlan A. D. Thomas Sidney Hunt Earlville D. M. Polk William Goodrow Carroll Sweet Mary Schlechting Rudy Jasa Earl Edda Elmer Blair Ruth Miller Arthur Conrad Tenth Street

England Faces Food Shortage Survey by 22 000 Volunteers

England seeks to raise sufficient food for domestic needs, moving from a surplus to a tight supply. A detailed island survey is under way with the help of 22 000 volunteer surveyors.

England United States

Feed Deficit Faces Livestock Growers in 1935 Outlook

A bureau report based on a 100,000 farmer canvass warns of major feed shortages from last summer’s drought. By winter meat animal numbers will be the lowest in 35 years, with rising feed prices and potential heavy liquidation of unfinished stock if farming practices aren’t adjusted.

Washington Bureau of Agricultural Economics Bureau Chester C. Davis Victor A. Christgau Mississippi River Pacific Coast

Diviner Finds Body of Missing Artist in Wharfe River

London dispatch reports a diviner located the body of A. Reginald Smith, a famed English artist missing six days. His tools and sketches were found on the river bank after search efforts failed. A local wizard used a diving rod to indicate a rocky pool about 15 to 16 feet deep where the body was recovered.

London INS Reginald Smith England Wharfe

Cheaper Baths for Big German Families Decreed

Cologne report notes Hitler urges four children per family and Solingen grants large families a 50 percent pool and bath rate cut. The public pools now charge 10 cents per person for families with four or more children.

Cologne INS Hitler Solingen

Anti Italian Riots Continue In Jugoslavia

Riot vigil in Jugoslavia as king Alexander’s assassination sparks violence in Belgrade and Sarajevo. Police quell mobs targeting symbols of mourning while Peter II travels toward his throne and Prince Paul leads regency.

Jugoslavia International Italy Marseilles Alexander Straits of Messina Dubrovnik Peter II Belgrade Europe Sarajevo Franz Ferdinand Austria Laibach Hungary Esseg Subotich Peter Marie Roumania Paul

Champagne Vineyards Rebuilt After War See 1934 Crop Rise

The Champagne region reports rebuilt vineyards after World War I damage. Planting paused for years, but the 1934 crop is expected to exceed 1933 due to healthy vines and favorable weather, with acreage about the same as last year.

Rheims

Chicago And North Western Ry Change in Schedule

Chicago and North Western Railway announces a schedule change effective October 15. See agent for particulars.

Chicago and North Western Ry

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