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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1934

Page

12

Mrs Grimm Hosts Tea for Iowa City Friends

Mrs John M Grimm entertained at her home 852 Fourth avenue SE with a tea hours 4 to 6 on Monday in compliment to a group of her Iowa City friends. Assisting her were Mrs Robert S Cook Mrs Charles F Hilman Mrs Elmer H Beaven Mrs Charles Shackell Miss Eleanor Taylor and Miss Eleanor Cook.

Iowa City John M. Grimm Fourth Avenue SE Grimm Robert S. Cook Charles F. Hilman Elmer H. Beaven Charles Shackell Eleanor Taylor Eleanor Cook

Mrs Dunshee Honors Daughter at Luncheon

Mrs William H Dunshee complimented her daughter Mrs Carl Miner of Glencoe NL at a luncheon at her home 1844 First Avenue E today noon Mrs Miner is a guest in the Dunshee home

William H. Dunshee Carl Miner Glencoe First Avenue E Miner Dunshee

Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Holds First Meeting of Year

Fifteen members gathered Tuesday at Mrs. C Harve Geiger’s home 502 Forest Drive SE for the Pi Beta Phi sorority alumnae club’s first meeting of the year. Members approved future gatherings 4 to 7 pm on the second Tuesday of each month with a supper to follow. Tea was served after the business session with Mrs. Paul S Ray assisting.

Pi Beta Phi Sorority C. Harve Geiger Forest Drive SE Paul. S. Ray

Mrs Poe Hosts Reading Club Luncheon

Members of the Tuesday Reading club were entertained at the home of Mrs. Arthur Poe on Twenty-seventh Street Drive SE for a luncheon.

Tuesday Reading Club Arthur Poe Twenty-seventh Street Drive

Mrs. Don Barnes Hosts Card Club Luncheon

Mrs. Don Barnes entertained the Wednesday card club at a noon luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club today.

Don Barnes Cedar Rapids Country Club

Bride-Elect Miss Clarice Rath Honored at Breakfast

Miss Clarice Rath, a bride elect, was complimented at a breakfast recently at the Montrose Hotel by Mrs. Helen Dinnie and Miss Joan Rowan. The upcoming marriage to Ellsworth Aeseeraay is set for Thursday. Twelve guests sat at a yellow and white decorated table, with a gift for the honoree. Guests included Miss Edith Smith, Miss Margaret Shores, Miss Louise Hallenbeck, Mrs. Hazel Butters, Miss Rae Ireland, Miss Mary Rowan, Miss Marge Walker, Miss Agnes Bart, and Mrs. Florence Zimmer.

Clarice Rath Montrose Hotel Helen Dinnie Joan Rowan Miss Rath Ellsworth Aeeseraay Marge Walker Agnes Bart Florence Zimmer

Y W C A Federation Meeting Dinner and Speakers

Members of the Y W C A federation will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. for dinner at the Y W C A building. Political Windows is the program theme starting at 8 p.m. Maurice V. Pew will discuss Democratic party principles and David G. Bleakley will speak for the Republican party. Reservations for dinner are requested by Thursday noon.

Y. W. C. A. Federation Maurice V. Pew David G. Bleakley

Tea for Alpha Gamma Delta at Grace Brownell home

The regular Alpha Gamma Delta tea takes place Thursday at Grace Brownell’s home 1403 Second Avenue SE from 3 to 5 p.m. The event invites members and guests to enjoy afternoon refreshments.

Alpha Gamma Delta Grace Brownell Second Avenue SE

Ninth Birthday Party For Jeraldine Henrichs

Mrs. Golda Henrichs entertained for her daughter Jeraldine on her ninth birthday at 327 Second Avenue SW. Refreshments were served and games were played. Attendants included Ethel Linkletter Cleo Plummer Charlince Zyacek Marilyn Cusack Kathleen Cusack Josephine Goss Betty Nichols Georgia Sundberg Donna May Nelson and Violet Vogel.

Golda Henrichs Second Avenue SW Jeraldine Ethel Linkletter Cleo Plummer Charlince Zyacek Marilyn Cusack Kathleen Cusack Josephine Goss Betty Nichols Georgia Sundberg Donna May Nelson Violet Vogel

Progressive Club Meeting With Mrs Wienands and Shower

The Progressive club meets with Mrs Jack Wienands at 1236 Tenth street SE on Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mrs Jack Kazebeer will be honored at a miscellaneous shower during the afternoon.

Progressive Club Jack Wienands Tenth Street SE Jack Kazebeer

Two Affairs Honor Miss Nina Jesina Bride Elect

Miss Nina Jesina will wed Victor Merveaux this Friday. Kay Barrett hosted a dinner and shower at Mrs Koffron's for the bride elect with eight guests. A second shower at the Jesina home featured bridge and prizes won by Mrs Frank Filip Jr and Mrs Ervin Stepanek.

Nina Jesina Victor Merveaux Kay Barrett Koffron Frances Jesina Lucille Hiltbruner Lucian Clark Philip McKim Florence Zimmer Jack Jenny Jenny Jesina Park Avenue SE Frank Filip, Jr Ervin Stepanek Lillian Jesina Helen Tanner Shirley Brown Marguerite Brown Hillbruwer Barrett Gerald Hendryx Merlin Owen le Roy Wolfe Stepanek Filip Edward Filip Clark Sheldon Chubb McKim John Kadlec

Mrs Deamer Hosts PEO Chapter Meeting at 405 Twenty-Second St

Mrs Arthur Deamer entertained Chapter FO PEO at her home 405 Twenty-second Street SE. The program featured vacation talks by members and Alaska trip memories by Mrs Lester De Yarman. Music was provided by a trio and news items shared by Mrs W W Israel.

Arthur Deamer P.E.O Twenty-second Street Lester de Yarman Alaska E. W. Richardson Alan Richardson Virginia Paul W. W. Israel

Wildman Family Hosts Fourteenth Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Halsey Wildman of 2001 A avenue NE entertained Tuesday evening for their son Dick Wildman on his fourteenth birthday. From a theater the group moved to the Wildman home where refreshments were served and gifts were given. Guests included Evelyn Afflerbaugh Betty Shafer Jane Shuptrine Mildred McKeeby Allayne Kenecny Rex Smith Jack Caldwell John House Bobby Smythe and Dick Wildman.

Halsey Wildman Avenue NE Wildman Evelyn Afflerbaugh Betty Shafer Jane Shuptrine Mildred McKeeby Allayne Kenecny Rex Smith Jack Caldwell John House Bobby Smythe Dick Wildman

Benefit Card Party at Hotel Roosevelt Friday Night

St Margaret's circle of Immaculate Conception church sponsors a benefit card party and dance. The event starts at 8 15 p m in the Roosevelt room of Hotel Roosevelt.

St. Margaret's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church Roosevelt Room Hotel Roosevelt

Tyler PTA Meeting Set for Thursday at 2 30 P M

The Tyler Parent Teacher Association will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 30 PM inviting mothers of kindergarten children. The session aims to discuss upcoming school activities and classroom needs.

Tyler Parent-Teacher Association

Van Buren Study Group Meeting Set for Thursday

The Van Buren Study group will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs John Bruna 1816 L street SW All mothers are invited to attend.

van Buren John Bruna L Street

Maccabees Lodge Hosts 500 Tournament And Club Meetings

The Maccabees Linn Tent 38 and Ioway Hive 11 hold a 500 tournament Thursday at 8 p.m. in Moose hall with refreshments for members. Pythian Sisters of Winter Temple meet at 7:30 p.m. in K of P hall followed by an anniversary party. Travelers Protective Association Post C meets at 6:30 p.m. in I C O F hall with basket dinner and card games. Standard Life No. 172 meets with a card party after the business session featuring Pinocchio and 500.

Maccabees Linn Ioway Hive The Moose Hall Pythian Sisters Pythian Sisters of Winter Temple K. of P. Hall T. P. A. O. A. Travelers Protective Association of America Post C I. C. O. F. Hall First Avenue E Standard Life Standard Life Association No

Russian Composer to Be Topic For Beethoven Club

The Beethoven club will study the life and works of Moussorgsky in a Thursday meeting at 10 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce under Mrs. Margaret Hearn. Mrs. Luella North will present program notes. Eleanor Houts will give federation notes for the year. A vocal and piano program follows with performers including Elizabeth Bohad, Nelle Erwin, Isabel Schulter, DeEtte Lentz, Lorraine Mitch, Virginia Paul, Maxine Boegel, Lucy Ambroz, Emily Sanborn, Anna Mari Farnum, Helen Little Hickman, and others performing a mix of Russian and Crimean pieces.

Moussorgsky Beethoven Club Chamber of Commerce Margaret Hearn Luella North Eleanor Houts Elizabeth Bohad Nelle Erwin Largo Isabel Schulter Death Hodak Lorraine Mitch Virginia Paul Maxine’ Boegel Lucy Ambroz The Geamstress the Magpie Emily Sanborn Chanson Russe Een Anna Mari ¥ Farnum Helen Ixttle Hickman

Kiwanis Ladies Honor Visitors At Montrose Dinner

Local Kiwanis ladies hosted visitors from Iowa City for a joint Cedar Rapids Iowa City event in the Montrose hotel. The Ter race room hosted the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City clubs while raffles and bridge followed a cornucopia dinner. Prizes went to Mrs. Lyman Jones of Cedar Rapids and three Iowa City members.

Kiwanis Ladies Club Iowa City Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids Kiwanis Montrose Lyman Jones Graham Dane Keller C. A. Bowman Albert Sidwell Iowa City Club Joe Stenner Walter Schultz

Mrs Ramsey Hosts Chapter DK Dinner At Home

Mrs J H Ramsey entertained members of chapter DK at her home 1732 Second Avenue SE Monday evening. Miss Grace Sargent gave a review of Lauren Gilfillen's historical novel I Went to Pit College. Myra Crozer of chapter FI at Clinton and Mrs Mary H Turnbull of Chapter 7 at Waterloo attended. Assisting hosts were Mrs Belle Butterfield Mrs W M Coykendall and Mrs Metta Burd.

Ramsey Ples OS Second ‘Avenue SE Grace Sargent Lauren Gilfillen Pit College Myra Crozer Clinton Mary H. Turnbull Waterloo Belle Butterfield W. M. Coykendall Metta Burd

Chi Omega Eleusinian Dinner At Roosevelt Hotel

Sixty Chi Omega members and pledges attended the Eleusinian dinner in the Roosevelt room of the Hotel Roosevelt. A candle light service featured Miss Pauline Ogden and Miss Betty Kitterman. Toasts were given by Miss Polly Price Mrs. L. D. Dennis and Miss Mary Jo French.

Chi Omega Sorority Roosevelt Hotel Roosevelt Pauline Ogden Betty Kitterman Polly Price L. D. Dennis Mary Jo French

B and P W Club Hosts Outdoor Steak Fry

More than seventy members of the Business and Professional Women club gathered at Shaver park for a Tuesday steak fry and campfire sing along. New members were serenaded and several impromptu recitations featured. twenty members may attend Iowa City’s Wednesday box social with other clubgoers.

Shaver Park Business and Professional Women's Club Iowa City Leone Sutherland Grace Johnson Lillian Clark Ednad Wilson Elsie Propst Nadine Menary Marvel Foster Pearl Everett Eleanor Montgomery Ann Lindemann

Bertha Offenburger and Dan DeWitt Tie On Simple Ring Ceremony

A ceremony Monday evening at 865 Daniels Street NE Bertha Mae Offenburger daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Offenburger of Lacona and Dan L DeWitt of Cedar Rapids joined in marriage with Rev George Kotteling performing the single ring rite. Fall flowers adorned the room and the couple planned to reside at 1231 Elmhurst Drive NE with a reception attended by family and friends.

Guy W. DeWitt Daniels Street Bertha Mae Offenburger Andrew Offenburger Lacona Dan L. DeWitt Cedar Rapids George Kotteling Guy DeWitt S. W. Griswold Raymond Lee DeWitt Paul Koenig Walter Barnhart Lois Gail Ray Oscar Fleek I Ruth Fleek Fleek DeWitt Jeet R Hamilton Seed

West Side W C T U Plans Social Tomorrow Evening

The West Side W C T U will host a seven item social Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Nelle Ross home 602 Second Avenue SW The program will feature music and readings Members may invite guests to attend

West Side Nelle Ross Second Avenue

Formal Afternoon Shoes Highlight Pretty Silhouette Trends

Amos Parrish surveys formal afternoon footwear for tea and cocktails noting high slim heels from two and a quarter to two and five eighths inches. styles include sandals and pumps in suede patent leather crepe and satin with restrained trimmings in dark colors.

Speaker Elizabeth Bender Addresses Underprivileged Home

The American Home Dept of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club hosted Miss Elizabeth Bender from the Community House as guest speaker at a luncheon. She spoke on "The Underprivileged Home" with sidelights on her work. Marianne Dvorak, accompanied by Bernice Hach, presented three vocal selections. Hostesses were department officers.

American Home Department Cedar Rapids

Beta Delphian Meeting At Montrose Hotel In Corn Room

The Beta Delphian club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Corn room of the Montrose hotel. Members on the program include Mrs Laura Burns Miss Ruby Carlson Miss Ruth Cotter Miss Nelle Crawford Miss Betty Walker and Miss Nora Gott.

Beta Delphian Montrose Hotel Laura Burns Ruby Carlson Ruth Cotter Nelle Crawford Betty Walker Nora Gott

Folk Dances Highlight Czech Society Meeting

The Czech Fine Arts society held a Tuesday evening program on folk dancing. Miss Rose Paidar gave notes on the love of singing and dancing among Czechs, a group of dancers illustrated the types, with pianist Mrs. Helen Day File as guest artist and Mrs. Flora Hromatko Taylor in charge.

Czech Fine Arts Society Helen Day File Flora Hromatko Taylor

D U V Members From Cedar Rapids Attend District Meeting

Cedar Rapids Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War joined about 110 members at the second district gathering in Iowa City on Monday. Attending from Cedar Rapids were Mrs. Ralph D. Chord Mrs. Hugh Hillerege Mrs. George Hollom Mrs. Ira A. Moore Mrs. V. A. Bergen Miss Alma E. Owens and Mrs. Dora V. Jeffrey and her father Comrade Henry Zimmerman.

Cedar Rapids Daughters of Union Veterans of the Iowa City Ralph D. Chord Hugh Hillerege George Hollom Ira A. Moore V. A. Bergen Alma E. Owens Dora V. Jeffrey Henry Zimmerman

Iowa sorority pledges ten women including Lucile Dose

Ten young women at the University of Iowa were pledged to Theta Epsilon Baptist sorority. Among them is Lucile Dose, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward F Dose of 1020 Center Point Road NE. Dose is a freshman at the university.

University of Iowa Theta Epsilon Baptist Lucile Dose Edward F. Dose Center Point Road Miss Dose University

Regular meeting of Women’s Relief Corps set for Thursday

The Women's Relief Corps will hold its regular meeting Thursday at 2 30 p m Officers are requested to attend for inspection practice All comrades are invited to participate

Women's Relief Corps

Jane Boyd circle to meet for lunch at Mrs Wells home

Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs Frank Wells at 1262 Fourth Avenue SE on Thursday at 1 pm for luncheon. Mrs Kirk Gibbs and Mrs G F Matteson will assist the hostess.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters Frank Wells Fourth Avenue SE Kirk Gibbs G. F. Matteson

Luncheon Honors Mrs Edward H Files At 418 Twentieth

Mrs Clay Phillips hosted a Tuesday noon luncheon at her home 418 Twentieth Street SE honoring Mrs Edward H Files as the guest of honor.

Edward H. Files Clay Philips Twentieth Street

Church Organizations District Ni ot Meeting Planned

The Pierce County church group will gather at Saint James Methodist Church. Committee chairs include Seater, Howe Bender, and Mrs. Steffy with a hostess committee led by Mrs. L. M. Downing and several others including Mrs. Charles E. Irwin, Mrs. H. L. Foster, Mrs. George A. Johnson, and Mrs. J. F. Westfall.

Luncheon Set for Friday on First Avenue

Friday at 1 p.m. a luncheon will be hosted on First avenue. Assisting the hostess are Mrs. Stella Little, Mrs. H. J. Beall, Mrs. H. L. Coata, and Mrs. J. S. Reid.

First Avenue FE Stella Little H. J. Beall H. L. Coata J. S. Reid

First Evangelical Gamma Delta Sigma Meet at 1558 Bever

The Gamma Delta Sigma class of the First Evangelical church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs A A Couser, 1558 Bever avenue SE. Mrs I L Baumgartner and Mrs David Stoflet will be assisting hostesses.

First Evangelical Gamma Delta Sigma First Evangelical Church A. A. Couser Bever Avenue I. L. Baumgartner David Stoflet

District 9 St Pauls Methodist Meet With Mrs Rich Friday

District No 9 of St Pauls Methodist church will meet with Mrs T R Rich at 1280 Fourth Avenue SE Friday at 2 30 pm for a Kensington event.

St. Paul's St. Paul’s Methodist Church T. R. Rich Fourth Avenue SE Kensington

Trinity Division Three Women to Hold Picnic Luncheon

Division No. 3 of Trinity Methodist church meets Thursday at the home of Mrs. W. H. Taylor 719 First avenue W for a 1 p.m. picnic. Guests are women with birthdays in September and October. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. Roy Stevens Mrs. Faye Schultz and Mrs. Raymond Morey.

Trinity Trinity Methodist Church W. H. Taylor First Avenue Roy Stevens Faye Schultz Raymond Morey

St. Joan's Circle to Meet at Mrs Locher Home

St. Joan's circle of St Matthew's church will meet Thursday at 7:45 p.m. at 130 Twenty-sixth street SE. Mrs Norbert Engler will assist as hostess.

St. Joan's Circle St. Joan's St. Matthew's Church L. L. Locher Twenty-sixth Street Norbert Engler

Dorcas Circle Meeting At St James Church

Dorcas circle of St James church meets Thursday at 2 30 pm. at the home of Mrs A H Morgan 1519 Ellis Boulevard NW for a listed gathering.

Dorcas St. James Church A. H. Morgan Ellis Boulevard NW

St Agnes Circle to Meet at School Parlors Thursday

St Agnes circle of the Immaculate Conception church will meet in the school parlors at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs J R Fitzgerald. All members are urged to attend.

St. Agnes Circle

Circle meetings and luncheons announced for churches

St Margaret's Circle meets Wednesday evening at the school parlors hosted by Mrs Arlo Goods and Mrs Goslin Division Five Trinity Methodist church hosts luncheon at Mrs Donald Rogers 430 Ninth Ave SW Thursday at 1 pm followed by business meeting Mrs Vern White assisting Caroline Tufts Circle No 3 meets Friday at 1 pm at Mrs J M Smith 516 Eighteenth St SE with Mrs Andrew Peterson and Mrs Lois Case assisting leader Mrs Co G Oxley District No 3 St Pauls and Missiceny Society of Date iels Park church meet Thursday 2 30 pm at James Dunlop home Center Points road

St. Margaret’s Circle St. Margaret's Circle Trinity Trinity Methodist Church Donald Rogers Ninth Avenue SW Vern White Caroline Tufts Congregational Church J. M. Smith Eighteenth Street Andrew Peterson Lois Case Mra. Co. G. Oxley Rilstemary

District 2 Meeting at Mrs Myers Home St Pauls

District No 2 of St Pauls Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs O P Myers at 1734 local address with attendees expected to discuss church matters and schedule.

St. Paul's St. Paul’s Methodist Church O. P. Myers

Bethany Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs. Crawford’s Home

The Ladies Aid society of Bethany church will gather at 1600 Sixth Street NW with Mrs. Alice Crawford on Thursday at 2 p.m.

Bethany AM Ladies Aid Society of Bethany Church Alice Crawford Sixth Street NW

Ovaltine touted to help fussy eaters gain weight

An article promotes Ovaltine as a foods aiding poor eaters by supplying easy digestion and Vitamin B to stimulate appetite. It notes that quick digestion helps children feel hungry sooner and suggests Ovaltine supports child building through these virtues.

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