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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1937

Page

13

Chandlers Host Bridal Dinner for Elizabeth Chandler Tomec's Nuptials

The Chandler family hosts a Cedar Rapids Country Club dinner for 21 guests ahead of Elizabeth Tomec and James G Knox wedding. Attendees include Mrs Tomec, Dr and Mrs James M Knox, Miss Virginia Knox, Mrs Chandler, and relatives from Toulon US and Glencoe NL visiting for the weekend.

Elizabeth Chandler Tomec James G Knox C Ray Chandler Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Country Club Tomec Knox James M Knox Muss Charlotte Kanealy James Sigmund Virginia Knox Betty Knox L. T Jackson C . Chandler Clark W. Chandler Joseph C. Chandler W. W. Wright Toulon Chandler Knox and Sherman Booth Glencoe

Ladies Hostess Luncheon For Sewing Club

Mrs Arthur Barlow and Mrs Howard Hall hosted a luncheon Friday afternoon at the Hall cottage in the Palades for members of Mrs Barlows sewing club.

Sewing Club Hall Cottage Arthur Barlow Howard Hall

Ramsey and Clark Beems Visit Anamosa Thursday Eve

Mr and Mrs A J Ramsey, Mr and Mrs Clark A Beems, Mr and Mrs J H Ramsey and Buel Griffith Beems spent Thursday evening at Anamosa.

A J Ramsey Clark A Beems J H Ramsey Buel Griffith Beems Anamosa

Morrison Hosts Dinner Party at Vernon Drive Home

Dr and Mrs W J Morrison of 513 Vernon Drive SE will host a small dinner party Friday evening at their residence.

W.J Morrison Vernon Drive

Woman auxiliary session at YWCA hosts card games

The La Plant Choate auxiliary met at the YWCA on CA Wednesday for a business session. Prizes went to Mrs Harry Wilson for banco, Mrs Ira Mentzer and Mrs Ben Cody for bridge, and Mrs Ralph Newcomb er and Mrs Glen Johnson for 500. Refreshments were served. The next meeting is scheduled for November 2 at the YWCA.

la Plant- Choate Yw.ca Harry Wilson Banco Ira Mentzer Ben Cody Ralph Newcomber Glen Johnson

Social club meeting at Cumberland residence

The Wednesday social club met with Mrs JE Cumberland at 2447 Fifth avenue SE on Wednesday. The business meeting was led by president Mrs J S Arendts. A book review titled In the Shadow of Liberty was read by Mrs Hugh Hillerege, prepared by Mrs Hugh Harrington. Refreshments were served with help from Mrs Arendts and Mrs Nelson.

JE. Cumberland Fifth Avenue SE J. S Arendts Hugh Harrington Hugh Hillerege Mra. Arendts Nelson

P T A Meetings Bilge Springs and Garfield

The Big Springs P T A set for 7 45 pm Friday at the school with Superintendent Arthur Deamer to discuss a matter of vital importance. Garfield P T A met with 70 parents present and featured talks on a good school and required standards plus safety and student activities.

Big Springs Arthur Deamer Cedar Rapids

Coe Plans Homecoming Day Dance

Coe college announces a homecoming dance to honor a queen candidate chosen by the student council. Seven nominees include Alice Snyder Vivian Rechan Jeanne Curry Alice Street Audrey Abell Beulan Detwiler and Alice Mae Otthe. The queen will be revealed between halves of the Dee Cornell game. Decorations use crimson and gold and music will be provided by a top Iowa band. Faculty are invited. chaperons include Prof. and Mrs Perkins and other couples.

Coe College Shrine Temple Ohe Dee-Cornell Alice Snyder Alpha Gamma Delta Vivian Rechan Alpha Xi Delta Jeanne Curry Chi Omega Alice Street Delta Delta Delta Audrey Abell Kappa Delta Beulan Detwiler Alice Mae Ottrhe Cee Iowa Coe C. Whilfred Perkins J Frothers Lynn

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club wraps up outdoor program at Lazell garden

Members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club nature and garden department closed their year with a picnic luncheon at Ellis park and a program in Lazell nature garden. Mrs Henry J Hromek led remarks and named speakers Mrs Warren A Hansen William Wood and Miss Ann Gatens who outlined NY A project plans for future beautification including flagstone walks stone bridges benches and a hawthorn hedge. The group toured Fils park and planned tree labeling and a botanical bulletin board with hosts Miss Anna Caldern and Mrs Henrys Schlesselman.

Ellis Park Nature and Garden Department Cedar Rapids Club Mr Wood Miss Gatens Fils Park Roger Reeve Anna Caldern Henrys Schlesselman Charles Earhart Hromek

Friendship circle meeting at Mire F wl Hollands home

Members of the Friendship circle of the Kongs Daughters gathered Thursday afternoon at Mire F wl Hollands 4289 Twentieth Street NE for a dessert lumine. Three guests attended including Mrs F E Forsyth of Cacage and guests Mrs Philp Gaines, Mr Donald New, and Mrs Ray T Moanie.

Friendship Circle Kongs Daughters Hollands Twentieth Street F FE Forsyth Cacage Philp Gaines Donald New Ray T Moanie R T Termonien J Stuart MiQustan Irs Vernon Reid Heme

YWCA Fine Arts Debut Draws Enjoying Audience

The YWCA fine arts department opened with a Thursday evening program at the association building led by Mrs Everett E. Fisher. Prof Paul Schumann Ray with Max Daehler and the Taylor string ensemble performed, featuring Flora Hromatko Taylor, Virginia Paul Moore, and Irene Urban Campbell. A drama program is planned for November with Mrs Frank W Orr on Victoria Regina, and in January Prof Marvin D. Cone will discuss art.

Fine Arts YWCA Association Everett E. Fisher Paul Schumann Ray Barritone Max Daehler Taylor String Ensemble Flora Hromatko Taylor Virginia Paul Moore Irene Urban Campbell Frank W Orr Victoria Regina Marvin D. Cone

Frederiksons Return From Northern Minnesota Trip

Mr and Mrs J P Frederikson of 3325 Mount Vernon road SE have come home after a one week motor tour through northern Minnesota and Canada.

Frederiksons J P Frederikson Mount Vernon Road Minnesota Canada

Mrs Trcka Celebrates Birthday at Dinner Party

Mrs Frank Trcka entertained at a dinner party on Thursday evening to celebrate her birthday. The table featured white and yellow chrysanthemums and yellow decorations. Guests included Miss Dorothy Sova and Mesdames Wilfred French William Loufek Frank Treka Jr Albert Sova W G Swacka Stanley Treeka Joseph Klouda and Anton Novak.

Frank Trcka Eleventh Avenue SE Dorothy Sova Wilfred French William Loufek Frank Treka Albert Sova W G Swacka Stanley Treeka Joseph Klouda Anton Novak

Hauser Hosts Guests From Pasadena to Rochester

Mr and Mrs Charles E Hauser of 1537 Fifth Avenue SE received guests over several days. They hosted Mr Hauser's cousins Mrs James Horacek and Miss Virginia Klekar who were en route to Pasadena after visiting Dr BJ Klekar in Rochester New York.

Charles E Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Mr Hauser James Horacek Virginia Klekar Pasadena BJ Klekar Rochester

Dinner Held For Dr and Mrs Kremers On Coe Campus

A farewell dinner honoring Dr and Mrs Harry Kremers was hosted in Voorhees quadrangle on the Coe College campus. Faculty attended as Dr Kremers, secretary of the board of trustees, departs for California with plans to visit their daughter in Kansas City before arriving in Los Angeles on November 1.

Harry Kremers Voorhees Coe California Dr. Kremers Board Kremers C Harve Geiger Martha Marquis Mrs Kremers Kansas City Los Angeles

Rice family travels to visit son at Castle Heights

Dr. B H Rice and Dr. Hulda Rice with their daughter Patricia left Friday for Lebanon Tennessee to visit their son Hulbert at Castle Heights Military Academy. They expect to return Monday.

B H Rice Hulda Rice Patricia Lebanon Tenn Hulbert Castle Heights Military Academy

Alumnae Of Alpha Gamma Delta To Be Dinner Guests

Alpha Gamma Delta alumnae members will be honored at the sorority homecoming dinner Saturday at 6 30 p m in the Roosevelt hotel. Tables use yellow tapers autumn leaves and pumpkins. Miss Alice Snyder will preside at the speakers table with short toasts.

Alpha Gamma Delta Roosevelt Hotel Alice Snyder Gladys Hyde Jayne Olds Grace Brownwell Roy E. Choate R. S. Pickford C. Harve Geiger Myron Koenig David Turner

Moore Family Plans Florida Winter Visit

Miss Mary E Moore and her father A J Moore of 1700 Park Avenue SE drive to Tampa Florida for the winter. They are joined by Miss Ruth Bailey and her mother Mrs Elizabeth Porter of Tampa. The Moores will reside at 1308 De Soto Avenue Tampa during the season.

Mary E Moore A. J. Moore Park Avenue SE Tampa Fla Florida Ruth Bailey Elizabeth Porter Moores de Soto Avenue

Miss Konecny Pledged to Chi Omega at ISU Ames

Miss Willerene Konecny daughter of Mr and Mrs William G Konecny of 1929 Park Avenue SE has been pledged to Chi Omega sorority at Iowa State College in Ames confirming the affiliation for the upcoming term.

Willerene Konecny William G. Konecny Park Avenue SE Chi Omega Sorority Iowa State College Ames

L A to O R C Holds All Day Meeting and Dinner

The L A to O R C held an all day meeting and inspection at Odd Fellows hall 838 First Avenue E with senior vice president Edith B. Clark of Ottumwa officiating A banquet followed at the Elks club with guests including President J R Phillips and Mrs Phillips Vice President C S Mon tooth and Mrs Mon tooth Mrs Clark Secretary treasurer J E Rogers and Mrs Rogers Editor R T Rives and Mrs Rives Mr and Mrs H W Fraser and L Roy Dee of Amarillo Texas Cards and bingo were played during the evening The committee in charge was Mesdames John E Randa Sam Lee and A C Meakins A gift was presented to Mrs Clark.

L. A Odd Fellows Hall First Avenue Edith B. Clark Ottumwa The Elks Club J. R. Phillips Phillips C. S. Montooth R. T. Rives Rives H. W. Fraser L. Roy Dee Amarillo Tex John E. Randa Sam Lee A C. Meakins Clark

Beta Phi Alpha Mothers Meet At Porter Home

The Bet a Phi Alpha Mothers Club of Coe College gathered at Mrs. M. D. Porter’s residence on 1924 B avenue NE on a Wednesday afternoon. President Mrs. Harley Breed announced committees for the year including Membership, Ways and Means, Social, Sunshine, and Publicity with appointed members such as Mrs. T. C. Bassett Mrs. Marshall Clark and others. Refreshments were served.

Garfield P T Senons FE R Williams H R Langridge Bene Campbell Spewe Rejeet Voiaer Tafford Sergear Grorder Dsc Mothers’ Club Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Coe College M. D. Porter B Avenue NE Harley Breed T. C. Bassett Marshall Clark Ways and Means J. R. Watson W. C Hach Roy Murray L. Shramek C. E. Stryker E. J. Wykle E. D Wells S. C Wiles Sunshine Wells W .C Schrodermier Shramek

Hostess Service Mentioned with Mrs Stryker Assist

A brief note describes table service provided by a hostess and mentions Mrs Stryker assisting. The line hints at social event hospitality and the role of an accompanying sponsor in hosting duties.

Alpha Delta Alpha Initiates Two Members

Alpha Delta Alpha at Coe College held initiation services Monday evening for Russell Jones of Sac City and Harper Zoller of Detroit.

Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity Coe College Russell Jones Sac City Harper Zoller Detroit

Sinsinawa Rosary College Club Luncheon Scheduled

Members of the Sinsinawa Rosary College club will hold a luncheon on Saturday at 1 30 pm at the lodge in Palisades State Park.

Sinsinawa Rosary College Club The Palisades State Park

Birthday Party Honors Doris Mae at Dolley Residence

Mrs H M Dolley hosted a birthday party at 1345 Ninth Street NW honoring her niece Doris Mae. Guests included Mary Lee Carpenter Marilyn Appleton Bonnie Lou Williams Betty Trimble Patty Leek and Joyce Ellyn Johnson.

H. M. Dolley Ninth Street NW Doris Mae Mary Lee Carpenter Marilyn Appleton Bonnie Lou Williams Betty Trimble Patty Leek Joyce Ellyn Johnson

U S Teachers Aid Puerto Rico In English Education

The Puerto Rican trade council reports 100 additional continental teachers have arrived to teach English to public school children. There are now 300 U S teachers on the island, with several hundred more educated at local colleges and universities.

United States Puerto Rico Puerto Rican Trade Council

Lack Of Arms No Handicap To Girl Of 2

Mary Simon a two year old born without arms at Hanford California lives a normal active life. Her parents Mr and Mrs Dc O Simon say she feeds herself dresses herself and plays like other children. Doctors at the University of California study her progress by motion pictures while she carries items with her chin and touches her face with her feet.

Hanford Calif INS Mary Simon Mary Dc. O. Simon Kettleman City University of California

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chandlers Morrisons P.T.A. Meetings Bilge Springs Garfield Edgewood No Edgewand Bugle T Petron Hastes Ho Morinn FT Harris Chaner W Poole Edith Keiser Lois Lanning Frank Hladky 4Th Ave Dial MISS Fngelmian San Fear Sten Rer DelLa Mrs. Trcka Hausers Dr. and Mrs. Kremers Miss Konecny Beta Phi Alpha Stryker Alpha Delta Alpha Heymer Kriz Tent Ans Awning CO First Street BullerNut EA Cedar Rapidans Liebke & Taylors Second Avenue John E. Lapes Third Avenue Florist Second Street
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