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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1937

Page

5

Edith Hersch Honored At Bridge Tea and Shower

Edith Hersch was honored with a bridge tea and kitchen shower on Thursday at the Cedar Royds Counts Circle. The event celebrated her forthcoming marriage to Catt B Myers Jr of Barrington, with red roses as the tea table centerpiece and Miss Theda Mver among the guests.

Edith Hersch Theda Mver Ceder Royds Edith Heise H B Myers, Jr Barrington Mickiethur Gertsen Joseta

Alice Kerteling guild met at Miss Porter home

The Alice Kerteling guild met Monday evening at 1924 B avenue NE with twenty five members and eight guests. Devotions were led by Mrs Geesuman and Mrs Kriz sang Prayer. Miss Maverick spoke on China using slides. A Christmas party for a missionary school included gifts under a decorated illuminated tree. Refreshments were served at a Halloween colored table. Miss Miriam Seigler presided. Hostesses included Miss Ethel Bigger and Mrs L W Dunlap.

Alice Kerteling Helen Porter B Avenue NE Leo Geesuman Jerome Kriz Maverick China Missione Miriam Seigler Ethel Bigger L. W Dunlap L. Hauskins

Sulitanne Camp Fire Group elects new officers

Manon Taylor is elected president of the Sulitanne Camp Fire Group at First Presbyterian Church. Other officers named include Kelen Smith as vice president Geopanne Dunshee as secretary Patty Fortune Keasner and Betty Jo Wilhelm as assistants.

Manon Taylor Sulitanne First Presbyterian Church Wednesdas Kelen Smith Geopanne Dunshee Patty Fortune Keasner Betty Jo Wilhelm

Sixteen Tadesha Camp Fire Members Meet at Arthur School

Sixteen members of the Tadesha Camp Fire group met Tuesday afternoon at Arthur School to conduct a business session and work on a Thursday public-activity book.

Tadesha Camp Fire Group Arthur School Thur Publaty

Luncheon Plans Discussed For Delta Mothers Club

Meeting notes outline luncheon planning and proper room arrangements. Discussion covers venue options and date coordination with Delta mothers group seeking suitable spaces and timelines.

Kopp Delta Mothers Jia

Gossard Anniversary Party Noted in Local Notices

Fragmentary OCR recalls a party hosted by the Gossard family with several attendees including Mrs and Hornwell Mooard. Text references address 2727 B Avenue NE and mentions organizations or individuals linked to the event.

Hornwell Arthur C Crertsen P Astuver

Tea Meeting Records From Club Ties and Tables

A business tea hosted by Mrs Walter Gorebamchaumuan featured guests Mrs Waste Basice Mrs Chumes Duster and Mr TH DeMees. Table centerpieces showcased silver arrangements with yellow flowers while Mrs Gure bam poured beverages.

Syr-Amette Club Card Party Planned at Local Hall

The Syr Amette club announces a card party to be held at the Iowa Electric Light and Power bungalow on Eridas Street at 740 ppm. Prizes will be awarded at the tables and refreshments served. Tickets available from club members or at the door. Committees include Lucille Risk door prizes Lorraine Farah cards and tables Mary Haddy Esther Risk kitchen Emily Abodeely Emaleen Abraham Ema eon Risk Bertha Abodeely Evelyn David Olga Alettes Martha Risk Victoria tusk and Mary Abodcely.

Syr-Amette Club Come Me Eridas Iowa

Birthday party honors Carol Ann Ancute at home

Mrs E J Zadnichek entertained children at a party on TwentY first street SE for the fifth birthday of her daughter Carol Ann. Town guests included Carol Brandmather and others as listed with games and refreshments provided.

Zadnichek First Street Carol Ann Caral Brandmather Jean Todd Joan Baier Ann Peddsecourt Kodngsa Sherod Chehok Joan Glotia Judith Jehrsten Lone Jane Hukenlaoner Here Cooper Barbara Mochel Det Ratner Judy Mortis

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Fragmentary OCR text provides no coherent events or identifiable names to summarize into a valid news item.

Georgia Lindsey and M C M Aulay Married in Cedar Rapids

The couple, Georgia Lindsey and M C M Aulay, were wed at 4 pm at the bride’s parents home with Rev James Bait officiating. Attendants included Doris Lindsey and John C Palmer served as best man. The reception followed and the pair will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Ates Georgia Nba Muatyee Ind Mervad Sui Das Parer Tne James Bait Mount Vernon Johanna Hull Doris Lindsey John C Palmer Lorraine Mueller Margaret Hageman Anthony J. Andrie McAulay O Washington High School McaAulay Munme High School Cedar Rapids

Local League of Women Voters Plans Six Study Groups

The Montrose hotel hosted a League of Women Voters meeting with guest Dr. Elsenbast. Dr Hulda Rice announced six department study groups led by chairmen Kaldenberg De Nio Elsenbast Owen Mitty Boeszel Oasis Beane Chase Barment Ogden with committees for membership telephone and social activities.

League of Women Voters Montrose Hotel Elsenbast Hulda Rice Fallax C C. Kaldenberg W. de Nio O. J Elsenbast L L. Owen J P Mitty Charles Boeszel Oasis K Beane AF Chase J. W Ben Ogden League

Nina Chinka Camp Fire elects officers

The Nina Chinka Camp Fire group of Polk school held its meeting to elect officers. Galeatone McKeoebs is president and Jee Clin serves as vice president with Weetfill as secretary and Mary Beth Duncan as treasurer.

Nina Chinka Camp Fire Group Anne Rass Forthy Bradley Mis A I Mason Buardian

Mrs Swartzendruber hosts luncheon bridge

Mrs G Y Swartzendruber entertained twelve guests at her home 1711 Grande avenue SE Wednesday for a luncheon bridge complimenting Mrs wb Mo Milhon who departs soon for an extended visit in the south Bridge prizes were won by Mrs Shirley Clark and Mrs Wi Lem Culver.

G. Y Swartzendruber Grande Avenue SE Wb Mo Milhon South Bridge Shirley Clark Lem Culver

Miss Hazel Thompson Honored By Epsdon Sorority Group

Miss Hazel Thompson received a cane from the Epsdon Surgeras Alpha Tuckey chapter after a dinner at Bisneps cafeteria and a visit to the YWCA. Present were Miss EB Jackson sponsor and educational leader Kenneth Council along with Adah Bauerle Ruth Blaine Marc Cass Herne Hammond Florence Gla kin Marie Sherk Harriette Stuuse and Arlene Ortmann.

Hazel Thompson Gamma Chanter Epsdon Alpha Tuckey Bisneps YWCA Billy Miss Thompson Miss EB. Jackson Trreut Mis Kenneth Council Adah Bauerle Ruth Blaine Marc Cass Herne Hammond Florence Gla Kin Marie Sherk Harriette Stuuse Arlene Ortmann

Hearing League meeting tests unit with talent show

The League for the Hard of Hearing holds a Thursday 7:30 pm meeting in ORC building room 204 to test a hearing unit and feature a tap dancing and musical numbers program. Invited is any person hard of hearing.

League For the Hard of Honoring ORC

Sive Gas Aim For Near 180 Degree Meter Position

The article discusses keeping the motor meter as close to 180 degrees as possible to achieve maximum efficiency. It emphasizes that this is the key to optimal performance and fuel use.

Farewell Parties Held For Mrs Hamilton And Mrs Hubbell

Miss Charlotte Pinney hosts a luncheon at 519 Indian Road SE. Mrs Sutherland Dows hosts a tea at Twenty seventh Street Drive SE. The events honor Mrs W. W. Hamilton and Mrs Clifford Hubbell who plan to move to Buffalo New York.

W. W. Hamilton Commonwealth Apartments Clifford Hubbell Buffalo N. Y Hamilton Hubbell Thursdass Hampton Hubbell Charlotte Pinney Indian Road Sutherland Dows

Officers named by Daughters of Isabella

Mrs Helen Hoagland was elected regent of Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle during the Montrose hotel meeting. Harriett Kelley elected vice regent and Mary McDonald past regent. Lula Lambert custodian. Christine Condon chancellor. Betty Anan financial secretary. Erma Lindekin recording secretary. Lula Cacek treasurer. Trabella Zimmerman inside guard. Doris Hailes outside guard. Monica Goodyear banner bearer. Cora Frey musician. Antoinette Olson scribe. Sarah Long first guide. Laura Buck first trustee. Hazel Moore second year. Katherine Quass third year. The state convention will be held in Davenport at Saint Vincent home Saturday. Mary McDonald will represent Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle.

Helen Hoagland Our Lady of Forenual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Montrose Hotel Harriett Kelley Mary McDonald Mary McLlaughlin Lulu Lambert Christine Condon Betty Anan Erma Lindekin Lula Cacek Marie Reith Trabella Zimmerman Doris Hailes Monica Goodyear Cora Frey Antoinette Olson Sarah Long Laura Buck Hazel Moore Katherine Quass Davenport Saint Vincents McDonald Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Home Garden club elects 1938 officers at luncheon

Mrs Arthur L. Bye was chosen president for 1938 at a business meeting after a luncheon hosted by Mrs Prank K Hahn at the Elks club. New officers include Mrs George Otis vice president Mrs H J Jones second vice president Mrs W H Bailey secretary and Mrs A Fisher treasurer. Twenty attended. prizes for bridge went to Mrs R C Folsom Mrs James E Bromwell and Mrs J H Brookman.

Arthur L. Bye Home Garden Club Prank K. Hahn Elks Club George Otis H. J Jones W.H Bailey A. Fisher R. C. Folsom James E. Bromwell J. H Brookman Russell Manatt

Surprise Birthday Party For Frank E. Dobrovsky

Mrs Fottral and Mrs Hynds hosted a Wednesday surprise party at 1221 Second Avenue SE honoring their father Frank E. R Dobrovsky. Pinochle winners were Mrs John Klekar and Mr Dobrovsky. guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Chehak Mr and Mrs Ernest Beebe Mr and Mrs Frank Sysel Mrs Mary Dvorak Mrs Dobrovsky and Jerry Fotiral.

Jerry Fottral Darrell Hynds Second Avenue SE Frank E. R Dobrovsky John Klekar Dobrovsky Fred Chehak Ernest Beebe Frank Sysel Mary Dvorak

Beta Sigma Phi holds model meeting at Montrose hotel

Sigma chapter hosts guests for a Wednesday evening gathering at the Montrose hotel. Miss Eileen Koehler introduces Mrs Ray Ashlock who speaks on arts and crafts of Mexico. Plans for annual dinner dance set for January 22 announced.

Mr and Mrs Obed Hean Return From Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Obed Hean of 004 Wist Street SW return from a western trip visiting Mr and Mrs F E White of Kadoka South Dakota and stopping at Rapid City. They spent the last weekend at Fort Dodge with relatives.

Obed Hean Wist Street F E White Kadoka Rapid City Fort Dodge

Marmola Tablets Promoted For Weight Loss

An advertisement touts Marmola tablets and Marmola tea as a method to shed fat without dieting. It claims millions use the products with success and urges discreet use to appear to have strong willpower.

Hayes PTA Meeting Builds Committees And Program

Hayes PTA met at the school with Mrs William Klepach presiding. Committee chairs were named: program Virs Vesely membership Miss Lois Cowan hospitality Mrs Wear Nesetril publicity Mrs M Simanek publication Mrs Johnson. Dues were paid and a Jane Boyd fund donation was made. An all day tea was planned and kindergarten children under Miss Hazel Cook presented recitations. Harrison PTA met with 70 attendees and heard committee reports.

Hayes Pt.a William Klepach E Seda Lois Cowan Wear Nesetril F J Stastes M. Simanek Johnson History Council Jane Boyd Hazel Cook

Van Buren P T A Meeting Highlights Community Activities

Mrs P H Brown presided as classes from 1A and 6A demonstrated farm and dairy visits and music and dance. Jane Niles spoke on Camp Fire work while Camp Fire groups explained their honors. The association voted to fund the Jane Boyd fund and a social hour closed the session.

P H. Brown van Buren P. T Narna Nelson Armina B Davis Ruth Websters Nelsons Henry Jensen Doris Watkins Jane Boyd Lloyh Mckee George Naxera Jane Niles Netoppen van Buren P TA Tanda

Police officials discuss Traffic Safety at PTA meeting

Chief of Police Robert Vlach and Sergeant Gordon Hughes addressed the Cleveland PTA on Traffic Safety. Mrs H WN Steele, president, introduced the standing committee chairmen and the room representative.

Robert Vlach Gordon Hughes Cleveland P. T H WN Steele

Community group lists officers and Columbus Day program

The association names vice president and numerous chairwomen across duties from publicity to welfare. It notes a Davenport state convention delegate, invites tea towel donations, and reports a third grade Columbus Day program led by Miss Lucille Pogge with student performers and songs, followed by tea hosted by the executive committee under Mrs. Carl Freund.

L. D. Krieg Leo Sedlacek Adeline Montillon Krieg E. Hosmer John Drums B. O. Eighmy D. B. Davis M F. Brown J M Wiley Paul Gard G. B. McMillan H C. Goodrow Dan Harman Fay Clemons Harold Drew P. E. Conrad R J. McNamara Hubert ‘Kaplan Joe Estes H. R. Lubben Steele Davenport Lucille Pogge Barbara Birch Rita Birney Charles Hinton Donnie Snook Jack Brown Anna Mac Walton Janet Brown Orville Athoff Frederick Buchanan Marilyn Frasinger Gloria Durr Norman Paula Joan Taylor Jimmy Miller Verlyn Roskam Mary Alice Randall Betty Jean Spence Homer Showman Robert Scevell David Bruns George Hart Columbus Virginia Kluber Shirley Drew Shirley Methven Doris Jensen Dick E Highmy Jeannine Layer Nelenka_ Bartunek Wayne G. Basler William F. Jensen Carl Freund

City Patrolman Suspended Thirty Days for Conduct

Patrolman Frank Novak was suspended for thirty days without pay by Chief Robert Vinch for conduct unbecoming an officer. The action followed Saturday night when Novak was seen in uniform reportedly under the influence after several drinks.

Frank Novak Robert Vinch Novak

Cedar Rapids Couple Walter Pollet Wed Rachael Den in

Cedar Rapids residents Walter Pollet and Rachael Den were issued a marriage license. Wesley Dostal of Marion and Alma Miller of Marion also listed for license processing.

Walter Pollet Rachael Denin Cedar Rapids Wesley Dostal Alma Miller Marion

Eligible Candidates For Police And Fire Departments Listed

Civil service lists of eligible candidates for the police and fire departments were submitted to the city council after a delay caused by the new state civil service law. The police list includes G. C. McClain and Charles H. Simon among others, while the fire list features R. W. Hahn and John Kopecky, with several addresses noted. The process stalled as the council and legal staff sought clarity on the law’s scope before examinations and certifications could proceed.

Civil Service Commission G. C. McClain Fourth Avenue Charles H. Simon Sixth Street John J. Kuba Hamilton Street B. F. Currell Oakland Avenue R. R. Murdock Fifth Avenue Fred Triebel Alfred Sorenson F Avenue H. W. Krandling First Street C. C. Gillin Second Avenue M J Hoye Cc Avenue S. J. Mills George R. Dvorak D Street Milo Vanicek Seventeenth Avenue

Cedar Rapids Approves Fencing Ordinance for Junk Yards

The Cedar Rapids city council introduced a measure regulating fences around junk yards in the business and heavy industrial district. It bans wooden fences in fire limits, requires fireproof materials on wooden posts, and prohibits solid fences over five feet unless eight feet may be allowed for public interest. The ordinance empowers the council to order solid fencing around junk yards by resolution.

Cedar Rapids

City plans to curb unsightly yards and shutter yards

Wrecking yards and similar places will be targeted to curb their visibility to the public. Open wire fences around manufacturing plants are permitted under the plan.

Barge Line Ends 1937 Season on Upper Mississippi

The federal barge line will end its 1937 navigation season late today with the final southbound tow heading to St. Louis. Experts say colored headlights for cars do not pierce fog any better than white lights.

Minneapolis Federal Upper Mississippi St. Louis

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John Grimm Jiome Clear Lake Mrs. Forrey Illinois Alice Korteling Guild Sulitanne Camp Fire Tadeska Camp Fire Mothers Club Kemble Kemble Floral Co Lows Theater A.C. Gossards Mesic Wermets Giagian Mlaare Stern Lesan Betes Pea Syr-Amettes Carol Ann Zadnichek Goa Marge Don Barnett’s ACT Many Zoo Quick Ian fAtra Barnett Georgia Lindsey and M.C. M’aulay Lasseell M. C McAulay VRS Swartzendruber Milhon Nard OF Hearing League Miss Pinney Mrs. Dows MRS. Bye Home Garden President Honor F. E. Dobrovvsky Beta Sigma Phi P.T.A. Meetings Harrison Harrison P. T Rose Harington Hurley Bowser Marjorie Walters Henry Kenyon William Counterman Ruth Culbreth Mary Ellen Dennis van Buren Cleveland DOWS Second Ave Second ST MAY Drug Store Laurene Rose Diehl Armstrong Children’s Depl Kinney’s Oxfords First Avenue SE
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