Bridge Tournaments Attract Large Crowds In Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Country Club hosted a Friday night duplicate bridge session with forty players. The Cedar Rapids Junior Service League will sponsor a two night tournament November 3 and 4 at the Hotel Montrose in the Crystal ballroom to benefit the nutrition center, with top prize an Electrolux refrigerator and multiple other awards.
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Junior Service League
Cedar Rapids Country Club
E. J Carey
George E. Beattie
John Terry
W J W Nenzil
Walter Roth
Guy Linville
Montrose
Crystal Ballroom
Cedar Rapids
Raymond H Rutherford
Electrolux
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Mrs Jennie I Berry Bids Farewell After Cedar Rapids Visit
After a stay of just over two weeks with friends in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas Mrs Jennie I Berry plans to depart today for her Los Angeles home She was a prominent figure in local club circles before moving She has been hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles C Loomis at the Commonwealth apartments during her visit
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Cedar Rapids
Jennie I Berry
Los Angeles
Berry
Charles C. Loomis
Commonwealth Apartments
Mrs Frank E Miller Hosts Luncheon for Guest
Mrs Frank E Miller of 2505 Second Avenue SE entertained Wednesday with a pretty luncheon at her home. Among guests was Mrs Arnold Jackson of Madison Wisconsin visiting ten days in the Miller home. Twelve friends shared the courtesy and were entertained at other small affairs during her stay.
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Frank E. Miller
Second Avenue SE
Arnold Jackson
Madison, Wis
Miller Home
Evening social at 1265 First Avenues features hostesses
Tre Misses Frances and Florence Mise Wolfe at 1265 First Avenues served as hostesses to neighborhood lounge trends during a noon luncheon on Wednesday. Mrs W Hamilton recently returned to Cedar Parc after months at the East Fatt farm.
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Frances
Florence Mise Wolfe
Wl Hamilton
Pasadena guest joins Kibure for four days
Mrs. W. B. Wendell of Pasadena California arrived this week end and will be guest of Mrs. Margaret Kibure at 860 First Avenue East for four days. A regular meeting of the Junior Service League will be held Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the YWCA.
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W. B. Wendell
Pasadena
Calif
Margaret Kibure
First Avenue E
Junior Service League
Explorer Mary Hastings Bradley To Speak To Club
Mrs Bradley explainer and author Mary Hastings Bradley will address the Business and Professional Women’s club at Hotel Montrose on Black Kings Tuesday at pm. The notable trip to Africa included posing with a live lion and a dramatic shot by Carl Akeley to fend off the danger.
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Isde
Niger
Mary Hastings Bradley
Business and
Professional Womens Club
Montrose
Black Kings
Herbert Bradley
Mary
Card club hosts birthday picnic for Mr Toms
Members of a card club held a picnic supper Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Robert C Toms 2200 Grandentenue SE in honor of Mr Toms birthday. Attending were Dr and Mrs Arthur W Erskine Mr and Mrs Lumir Severali Mrs Charles J Smith Mr and Mrs Ernest Winn Mr and Mrs C W Bloomwall Mr and Mrs Perry West Mr and Mrs George Wilhelm Dr and Mrs Carl Giles and Mr and Mrs C S Dowman.
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Robert C Toms
Toms
Arthur W Erskine
Lumir Severali
Charles J Smith
Ernest Winn
C W . Bloomwall
Perry West
George Wilhelm
Carl Giles
C S. Dowman
Ladies Literary Club Plans Review of Wardens Leais Book
The Ladies Literary club will hold a regnal meeting at the home of Mrs Lucian Wilcox on Faghteerth Street. They will hear a review of Warden Leais, Laves book 20.00 Years in Singing. The event is set for an afternoon gathering with refreshments.
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Ladies Literary Club
Mendes
Mrz
Lucian T Wilcox
Faghteerth Street
Warden Leais
Laves
Reners
Miss Mary Louise Warnes Featured in Local Pageant
The article notes Miss Mary Louise Warnes appearing in a local event with participants Jeli Wo Barry and Manton Covert. Details describe an arts and society evening and related performances at a community venue.
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Pring
Rayer Manton Covert
Mary Louise Warnes
Miss Northey and Montelle Knapp Honored by Friends
Waterloo resident Miss Lary Northey and Cedar Rapids resident Montelle Knapp, engaged to wed in Waterloo on November 5, were toasted by friends over a buffet hosted by Miss Janet Murray. Guests included sixteen confidants, with blue and white decor and silver table setting. The event featured neighbors and acquaintances sharing best wishes for the couple.
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Miss Northey
Montelle Knapp
Lary Northey
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Janet Murra
Betty Roberts
Averue
Northey
Krapp
Wednesday Social Club Plans Halloween Party and Dinner
The Wednesday Social Club announced a Halloween party with a potluck style dinner at 6 20 pm. Members are urged to bring a dish to share and wear costumes. Guests included Mrs Hugh Willesage and Mrs Delia Newland with Zoe Burge leading cards and dancing.
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Uber Busoands
Jerang Wells
Hugh Willesage
Delia Newland Wind
Zoe Burge
Tladta
Tasueth
Appetan
Youngsters Pictured Beginning School Thrills
A photo feature shows kindergarten newcomers like Rollo Pickford Jimmy Protzman Patty Fortune Tommy Carrithers and David Foster along with Ellen Montgomery Jean Pew and their families at SE addresses. The caption notes their excitement and pride as they start school and share moments from the first days.
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Rollo Pickford
Rollo S. Pickford
Jimmy Protzman
Patty Fortune
Jimmy
W. F. Protzman
Meadowbrook Drive
Patty
John H Fortune
Eighth Avenue
Tommy Carrithers
Ira Carrithers
Forest Drive
Iowa Board King’s Daughters Meeting In February
The Iowa Chapter of the International Order of King’s Daughters and Sons accepted Tom Walpole’s invitation to hold a winter board meeting in Cedar Rapids in February. Cedar Rapids delegates were en route from the Burlington state convention, with Des Moines hosting next October. The Monday Shakespeare Club will meet at Mrs Krank Nersth’s home to study scenes from Much Ado About Nothing.
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Iowa
King’s Daughters
Ifiere
Towa Organization
the International Order of King's Daughters and Bons
Tom Walpole
Towa County
Hala Jth
Cesar Rapidis
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Shakespeare Club
Krank Nersth
Greenwood Dive SE
Zeta Chapter Meeting Reviewed Saint Saturnin at Montrose Hotel
The Zeta chapter of the University Guild meets Monday at 7 30 pm at the Hotel Montrose with Mrs MS Hallman directing a review of Saint Saturnin by Jean Schlume nerger.
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Zeta Chapter
University
Guid Wall
Montrose
MS Hallman
Saint Saturnin
Jean Schlumenerger
Grinnell Students Attend Game Here
Five Grinnell college girls were guests of Marguerite Koneeny at 315 Crescent street SE for the weekend. They came to attend the football game between Coe and Grinnell on Saturday and a buffet supper was given in their honor. Names include Louise Leach Marian Schiasel Janet Wright Ann Herman and Virginia Halaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell College
Marguerite Koneeny
J. L. Koneeny
Crescent Street
Coe
Grinnell
Keneeny
Louise Leach
Marian Schiasel
Mason City
Janet Wright
Charlevoix
Mich
Ann Herman
Boone
Virginia Halaton
Des Moines
Mrs John McMeel Attends White House Tea for Delegates
Mrs John McMeel of Washington DNC and formerly of Cedar Rapids was a guest at a reception and tea hosted by Mrs Herbert Hoover at the White House on Oct. 8 for delegates to the Cir Beouts convention in Virginia Beach.
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John McMeel
Washington
DNC
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Hoover
Virginia Beach
Bird Club Meeting Talks on Common Ducks at Coo College
Cedar Rapids Bird Club schedules a Monday 7 30 p.m. meeting in room 411 Belenca hall Coo college. J Petranek will discuss Common Ducks and show two films Birds of the Crags and Marshes and Water and Shore Birds. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Cedar Rapids
Bird Club
Belenca Hall
Coo College
J Petranek
Honor Rebekah Leaders Toast at Town Tea Event
A tea at Hotel Montrose today from 5 to 7 pm honors Mrs Nellie Miller Iowa Rebekah Assembly president and assembly officers. The gathering precedes the grand lodge sessions of the Rebekah Assembly and Odd Fellows with a later reception Monday at 8 pm in the Crystal ballroom featuring City Mayor Stephanek and remarks by Norman D. Smith and Sam D. Whiting.
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Montrose Crystal Ballroom
William H. Stepanek
Norman D. Smith
Sam D. Whiting
Iowa City
Rebekahs
Iowa
Lavinia
Forsythe
Neillie L. Miller
State Assembly
Lynn J. Irwin
Des Moines
Robert Hach
Bernice Hach
Elmer Young
Rose Paidar
Olga Chramosta
Margaret Meyn
Edith Giblin
Olga Petranek
Chester Petranek
Gaffney Family Visit Arrives in City
Mrs. Elva Gaffney of Portland Oregon arrived here Saturday for a visit with her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Gaffney at 800 First Avenue E.
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Elva Gaffney
Portland
Ore
Inlaw
Donald C. Gaffney
First Avenue
Y W C A Girl Reserve Secretaries Conference Held
Y W C A Girl Reserve secretaries met at Upper Palisades with fifteen secretaries from across the state attending. Mrs W H Morgan of Town City lectured and led discussion, Miss Theresa Holt of Mason City chaired, and Miss Frances Munn opened the service with devotions. Lucille Ladd directed recreation as part of the afternoon program.
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Elizabeth Beach
Keokuk
Florence Morgan
Clinton
Alice Papes
Local Charities Call for Needlework Guild Garment Donations
The Needlework guild catalogues needs from several charities to guide donors. Items include boys underwear and shirts, girls dresses, baby layettes, diapers, sheets, towels, table cloths, and various garments for children, women, and the aged. The collection ends the last three days of October.
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Needlework Guild
Charles W. Bingham
Jane Boyd
Public Health Nursing Bureau
Sunshine Mission
Reception at Temple Judah Honors New Rabbi
A Friday evening reception in Temple Judah’s recreation room honored the congregation’s new Rabbi Albert S. Goldstein. Many attendees filled the room, which was decorated with ferns and fall fruits. The refreshment table featured a centerpiece of fruit and candles at each end.
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Temple Judah
Albert S. Goldstein
Business Women's Club Plans Benefit Card Party
The Business Woman's club of the Peoples church will host a benefit card party Friday at 8 p.m. at the church building. A prize will be awarded at each table and refreshments will be served. Miss Grace Shields handles reservations.
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The
Business Woman's Club of the Peoples Church
Grace Shields
Mary Louise Byrnes Weds Robert M Covert in Cedar Rapids
Miss Mary Louise Byrnes daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Emmett Byrnes marries Robert Manton Covert son of Mr and Mrs Manton Floyd Covert of Chicago in a ceremony at Immaculate Conception rectory officiated by Msgr J J Toomey. About 200 guests attended the reception at Cedar Rapids Country Club. The couple plan a Chicago home after a two week motor trip.
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Cedar Rapids Country Club
Mary Louise Byrnes
Charles Emmett Byrnes
Robert Manton Covert
Manton Floyd Covert
Chicago
Immaculate Conception
J. J. Toomey
Grace Covert
Harlan Crayer
Covert
Miss Covert
Clarke College
Dubuque
University of Iowa
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority
Cedar Rapids
Beethoven Club
I. C
Northwestern University
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Walgreen and Company
M. F. Covert
Harlan Craver
Robert R. Dunn
Frances Hayward
Raymond Croil
Frederick H. Bassett
George Laughlin
George Hoffman
R. Ritchie
Dorothy Ritchie
Thomas Maley
Wasson
Oclwein
Esther Meyers
Mary Helas
Lenore Roshek
Catherine Becker
Gerald O’connor
Eldon Schrupp
Robert Byrnes
South Bend
Ind
Alice
Donald Murphy
la Crosse
Wis
Raymond Stackhouse
Davenport
Mary Jo Collins
Independence
John, Koch
Waterloo
O. J. Elsenbast
Marengo
Raymond Lynch
Iowa City
Trinity Choir Dinner Precedes Treasure Hunt
The Trinity Methodist church choir held a progressive dinner Friday evening starting at Miss Retha Underhill’s home 661 Eighteenth avenue SW. Guests then moved to Mr. and Mrs. Goreham 829 H avenue NW for salad and to Mr. and Mrs. Gard 729 F avenue NW for dessert before a treasure hunt in two groups led by R. C. Lehmkuhl and G. T. McHardy. The Lehmkuhl group won first, finding a large box of candy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Retha Underhill
Eighteenth Avenue
W. E. Goreham
H Avenue NW
Paul B. Gard
F Avenue NW
R. C. Lehmkuhl
G. T. McHardy
Alpha Delphian Chapter Plans Monday Meeting
The Alpha Delphian chapter will hold a regular meeting Monday at 2 p.m. Mrs. W. B. Ross will be present to lead a lesson on early music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Delphian Chapter
W. B. Ross
Engagement of Kathryn Louise Tait to Buell Blair
Mr and Mrs Ben Tait announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Kathryn Louise to Buell Walter Blair of Chicago. The couple, both Iowa State College graduates, plan a October 21 wedding at the Tait home in Cedar Rapids. Blair is a research chemist for American Can in Chicago. Miss Tait has taught home economics at Hedrick for two years.
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Ben Tait
Kathryn Louise
Buell Walter Blair
Chicago
Tait
Cedar Rapids
Miss Tait
Hedrick
Blair
American Can Company
Iowa State College
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Grace Glass
Jennie J. Berry
Mrs. Hamilton
Wolfe
Faemer
Ceder
Redlands
Pasaarna
Riderway
Terrace
Dee
ST. Tete
Bowrd
Mis Fisnk
Wheeler ES Mlih
Joe Wheeler
Malcolm V. Bolton
Second Avenue SF
Cooking Club
MIFTS
David Turner
Third Street
Bradley
Card Club
Robert Toms
Ladies Literary
Lawes
Jeli Wo
Barry Ie
Photye Tan
David Foster
Tru
Jima
Protzimar
Tommy
Carruthers
Ellen Montgomery
A Pastos Cos W, Barry
Least Mies
Eleanor Weeks
Boranton
Wall
Danny
Miss Miles
Witter
Japgore OS Sheik
Girorve J Jaeger Uo
Chen
George Bo Douglas
Jaeger
Wayne J. Foster
Hillcrest Drive
R. C. Montgomery
Linden Drive
Jean Pew
Maurice V. Pew
Twentieth Street
Simakusieark
Universely Guild
Rebekah
Y. W
Home For Aged Women
Bride R. M. Covert
Trinity Choir
Alpha Delphian
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