Visitors Feted At Informal Cedar Rapids Courtesies
Informal greetings and small gatherings highlight Cedar Rapids visits by out of town guests. Mrs J W Hayes of San Diego and Mrs Arthur C Buffington of Minneapolis lead a sequence of luncheons dinners and bridge parties hosted by local families. Geanie Trumbull joined Beloit College Delta Gamma sorority, confirming local social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Hayes
San Diego
Calif
Hayes
W. H. Frick
Third Avenue SE
Arthur C. Buffington
Minneapolis
Edwin H. Wadsworth
Wadsworth
Country Club Parkway
John B. Turner II
Twenty-fifth Street Drive
Buffington
Neil Montgomery
Linden Drive
Ernest Pickering
Horton Bailey
Balcom Luberger
James L. Bever
Washington Avenue
W. Rosser
Youngstown
Ohio
J. Donnelly
Donnelly
Nassau Street
Leonard E Stark
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Bridge
Geanie Trumbull
M. B. Trumbull
Forest Drive
Delta Gamma Sorority
Beloit College
Beloit
Wis
Miss Mary Winslow Returns From Mason City Visit
Miss Mary Winslow of 2171 Linden Drive SE returned after a week as the house guest of Mrs. Kenneth Neu in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Winslow
Linden Drive
Mason City
Kenneth Neu
Program Of Folk Music Planned For Beethoven Club
The Beethoven club will present a folk music program at their Thursday meeting at 10 am in the Y W C A with Virginia Moore leading. Miss Nelle Erwin will present current events and Ruth McGuire will provide program notes. The lineup includes Indian Songs, Deer Dance, Sioux Flute Serenade, Spirituals, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Serenata, Old Maid's Song, Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair, Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming, Southern Mountain Melodies, Nightingale Went a-Courting, and Beethoven Chorus among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Club
Miss Nelle Erwin
Ruth McGuire
Virginia Moore
Iindian Sons
Thurlow Lieurance
Charles W Cadman
Ross
Barnard Jeanie
Delta Gamma Alumnae Guests in Iowa City
Ten Cedar Rapids Delta Gamma alumnae attended a banquet at the sorority house in Iowa City Tuesday evening where active members introduced pledges. Pledges include Mary Frances Lee and Betty Nissen from Cedar Rapids, with Cedar Rapids attendees led by Mrs. Harrison E. Spangler and other listed alumnae.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Delta Gamma Sorority
Iowa City
Mary Frances Lee
Betty Nissen
Harrison E. Spangler
Frank C. Byers
Chester D. Salter
Henry H. Hamilton
Franklin Kemp
John Heidel
William Barden
Charlotte Kancaly
Dorothy Munger
Maurene Munger
P.E.O. Chapter FO Meets at Hillier Home for Tea
Thirty members gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Guy E. Hillier’s home in Meadowbrook Drive SE. Hostess Mrs. Fred Winter assisted. Sanford Kerr spoke on his trip around the world. Guest Mrs. Carl D. Thomas of Chapter HJ attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
Guy E. Hillier
Meadowbrook Drive
Fred Winter
Sanford Kerr
Carl D. Thomas
Mrs George Miller Hosts Chapter III Meeting
Chapter II of PEO met Tuesday at 1960 Washington Avenue SE with Mrs George F Miller hosting. Mrs Harry S Johnson assisted, guest speaker Mrs Arthur L Augustine presented a program on Japanese flower arrangements with demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Miller
Washington Avenue SE
Harry S. Johnson
Arthur L. Augustine
Doctors to Attend Surgical Association Convention
Dr and Mrs H L Walker of 1800 B avenue NE and Dr and Mrs H M Ivins of 1832 Fifth avenue SE will attend the Surgical Association of the Rock Island convention at the Fort Des Moines hotel in Des Moines on October 27 and 28. Dr Walker and Dr Ivins are on the current Rock Island staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Walker
B Avenue
H. M. Ivins
Fifth Avenue
Surgical Association of the
Rock Island
Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
Cedar Auxiliary Members Attend Davenport Meet
Twelve Cedar Auxiliary No. 193 members traveled to Davenport for a luncheon commemorating the twentieth anniversary of Davenport’s Auxiliary No. 129. Speakers included Mrs. Margaret McDonald of Chicago and Mrs. Bernice Bryant of Waterloo, with Davenport Postmaster Harry J. McFarland serving as a guest.
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Cedar Auxiliary No
Davenport
Ladies’ Auxiliary No
Margaret McDonald
Chicago
National Ladies Auxiliary
Bernice Bryant
Waterloo
Iowa State Auxiliary
Harry J. McFarland
Jeanette Eggert
Cedar Rapids
R. E. Haig
A. J. Snouffer
W. W. Wall
Joseph Zitka
R. W. Jones
W. Thompson
George C. Quijiri
Mary Loftus
Rollo Perrine
B. Taylor
Arthur Taylor
J. A. Hanus
Graduate Nurses Club Dinner Meeting Notices
The Graduate Nurses club will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. for dinner at the Mayflower. Reservations can be made by calling Mrs. H. E. Haegg at 8692 or Mrs. Carl Stuber at 20220.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graduate Nurses Club
Mayflower
H. E. Haegg
Carl Stuber
Omitted Guest List Leaves Mrs Frank Ackerman Off
In Tuesday's Gazette the guest list for Miss Grace Ackerman's surprise party at her home Monday evening omitted Mrs Frank Ackerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ackerman
Grace Ackerman
Dolls From Around the World Gift Guest Speaker at Beta Sigma Phi
Beta Sigma Phi Lambda chapter met at the Montrose hotel Monday evening with Miss Sara Brown presenting a collection of dolls from all nations. Clarice Torgerson presided over the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Montrose Hotel
Sara Brown
Clarice Torgerson
Aunt Het Reflects On Sin And Social Etiquette
The speaker recalls a life of humor and guilt noting she has many sins but claims freedom from one error. She references missing a friend's party and criticizing the food, hinting at social norms and personal remorse in a reflective voice. The line preserves dialect and character tone.
W R C District Convention Held Tuesday at Y W C A
The W R C District Convention met Tuesday in the Y W C A with invocation by Rev Foster M Beck. Mayor Frank K Hahn gave a welcome, Helen Lowe chaired, and papers were read by Theresa Roberts Esther Kaveny and Tracy Bradley. Luncheon featured harp accompaniment and autumn decor totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Woman's Relief Corps No. 11
Foster M. Beck
Frank K. Hahn
Helen Lowe
Mildred Kessler
Solon
Theresa Roberts
Williamsburg
Esther Kaveny
Waukon
Tracy Bradley
Iowa City
Jennie
Resolutions Committee
Press Committee
Social visit ends as Beardsleys host two families
Leaving Wednesday morning after two days at the home of Dr. and Mrs. David E. Beardsley at 2149 Linden Drive SE, Mrs. Don Carleton of Maplewood New Jersey and her son Jack Cate, and Mrs. Cate of Baltimore Maryland and their daughter Joan, departed with accompanying parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Beardsley
Linden Drive
Don Carleton
Maplewood
N. J
Jack Cate
Cate
Baltimore, Md
Joan
Bridge Club Lunch Planned by Mrs Warren
Mrs D W Warren of Carroll Drive SE will host her bridge club for a Thursday lunch at 1 pm. Tables are set for eight at the Warren home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Warren
Carroll Drive
Warren
Williams Bean wedding at the Bean home
Miss Anna Williams daughter of Mrs Ella Williams Mechanicsville marries Theodore L Bean son of Mr and Mrs Clyde D Bean at the Bean home Saturday night The Rev Frank K Ward officiated with the couple attended by the groom's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs C H Sampiva A blue gown and white roses and orchids highlighted the bride’s bouquet A supper followed and the couple will live with the bridegroom’s parents for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Williams
Ella Williams
Mechanicsville
Theodore L. Bean
Clyde D. Bean
Forty-second Street
Mount Vernon Road
Bean Home
Frank K. Ward
C. H. Sampiva
Mrs. Bean
American Home Group Luncheon Program
Fifty members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club American home department met for luncheon and a program at the club house. Mrs. Howard Nandell introduced the Roosevelt quartet Gloria Franks Dorothea White Jeanne Anderson and Merle Tilson who performed Poeme d Amour and Dance Oriental. Doris McNall presented a gypsy dance ballet and a Pop Eye tap dance with piano by Mrs. Lulu Engelman Welty. Rug displays were shown by Mrs. Glenn C. Babcock and Mrs. A J Prucha who also gave rug making instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
Cedar Rapids
Lulu Engelman Welty
Glenn C. Babcock
A. J. Prucha
Mrs Kowalke and Miss Manchester Return from Trip
Mrs. Mary Buser Kowalke and Miss Dorothy Manchester return after a ten day motor trip to New Orleans visiting Hot Springs Natchez and St Louis during their travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Buser Kowalke
Fourth Avenue SE
Dorothy Manchester
Twentieth Street
New Orleans
Hot Springs
Natchez
St. Louis
Margaret Bottome circle hosts dessert luncheon quilting event
Members of the Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters met Monday at Mrs. G. R. McKeeley’s home to share devotions led by Mrs. Willis M. Mohn and a chaplain’s prayer by Mrs. A. E. Tappen. After a business meeting led by Mrs. D. M. Robertson the group worked on a quilt. Guest Mrs. Frank J. Cravens attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bottome
King's Daughters
G. R. McKeeley
Twentieth Street
Willis M. Mohn
A. E. Tappen
D. M. Robertson
Frank J. Cravens
Crcle
Beattie Elected Cedar Rapids Garden Club President
Cedar Rapids Garden club members elected G. E. Beattie as president at a brief Wednesday meeting hosted by Mrs. Sumner D. Quar ton. New officers include R. P. Taylor and W. H. Dunshee as vice presidents, Roy E. Choate recording secretary, George T. Wilhelm treasurer, and Sumner D. Quarton corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Beattie
Cedar Rapids Garden Club
Sumner D. Quarton
Indian Road
Beattie
van Vechten Shaffer
R. P. Taylor
W. H. Dunshee
Roy E. Choate
George T. Wilhelm
Guests of Creightons Welcome William Myers and Son
William Myers of Lethbridge Alberta Canada and his son Ivan are guests of Myers sister Mrs John Creighton and Mr Creighton at 857 Tenth street SW reports the local social column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Myers
Lethbridge
Alberta
Canada
Ivan
Mr. Myers
John Creighton
Mr. Creighton
Tenth Street
Takaniki Camp Fire Plans Breakfast at Bever Park
The Takaniki Camp Fire group met Monday in the St. Paul’s church club room and made leather head bands. They organized a breakfast at Bever Park on Saturday at 7 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takaniki
St. Paul’s Church
Bever Park
Three Couples to Host Turkey Dinner in Oskaloosa
Three local couples host twelve guests from Oskaloosa for a turkey dinner and bridge at the Laurer home recreation room in Cedar Rapids. Hosts are Reed Nelson, W H Nelson, and E B Laurer, all residents of Cedar Rapids, hosting returning guests from last week’s visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
Bridge
Reed Nelson
Meadowbrook Drive
W. H. Nelson
Twenty-sixth Street
E. B. Laurer
Bever Avenue
Laurer
Cedar Rapids
Thanksgiving Dinner Invites Krizer Farm Guests
The turkey farm of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Krizer hosts guests traveling for dinner including Dr. and Mrs. P. M. Day, Mrs. Emma Cougnier, Mrs. Ralph Bollinger, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wilcox, Mr. and Mrs. Krizer, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McCormick, and Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Blackford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H. Krizer
P. M. Day
Emma Cougnier
Ralph Bollinger
Howard Wilcox
Krizer
Ralph McCormick
P. H. Blackford
Arlene Skersick to Wed John Babillus
Mr and Mrs A W Skersick of Los Angeles and Cedar Rapids announce the engagement of their daughter Arlene to John Babil lus son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Babil lus of Staunton Indiana. The wedding will occur during the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Skersick
Los Angeles
Cedar Rapids
Arlene
John Babillus
Andrew Babillus
Staunton
Ind
Honors Joe Kenny Dinner Held by M E Koppenhaver
M E Koppenhaver hosted a dinner at 1422 Sixth Street NW Tuesday night to honor Joe Kenny who departs next week for Omaha. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marvin Schwein Mr and Mrs Howard Hines their children Jackie Dean Patricia Ann and Mary Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Koppenhaver
Sixth Street
Joe Kenny
Omaha
Omara Flour and Feed Company
Marvin Schwein
Howard Hines
Jackie Dean
Patricia Ann
Mary Campbell
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club History Department Meeting
The History and Literature Department met Monday with Miss Matilda Snouffer presiding. Fifty-seven members attended. Bertha LeFebvre named tower committee chair, F. E. Menor led Needle Work Guild, Bollinger reviewed Triumph Over Pain and The Summing Up, Roberts reported on Mount Vernon district meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Rene Fulop Miller
W. Somerset Maugham
Surprise honor for Henry Pirks at Mount Vernon home
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pirks were surprised with a party Sunday at their Mount Vernon road SE home hosted by friends and relatives. A picnic lunch was served at noon and a gift was presented to the couple. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barta, Mr. and Mrs. John N. Kiekar, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chehak, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pratt and their daughters Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin F. de la Mater
Eighth Avenue SE
Clarence
A. F. Kahler
Arnold
Sadie Merritt
Henry Pirks
Mount Vernon Road
Fred Barta
John N. Kiekar
Fred Chehak
Frank Pratt
Louise
Cedar Rapids Solon and Columbus Junction Residents Named
A list names Loretta Mrs Mary Deitrick Miss Madelyn Hartel and others from Cedar Rapids Solon and Columbus Junction including J E Kasparek Anna Kasparek Louis Kohout and their families Milner Maxine Don ald and Louis Votroubek among those mentioned in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta
Mary Deitrick
Madelyn Hartel
Cedar Rapids
J. E. Kasparek
Anna Kasparek
Louis Kohout
Milner
Maxine
Donald
Solon
Louis Votroubek
Columbus Junction
Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Entertain At Tea
Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club members held a fall program tea at Mrs. Paul Huston’s home on Twelfth Street NW. Officers elected: Huston president, Kelley vice president, Mead secretary, Borschel treasurer, Dunlap program chair, McLaughlin publicity chair. A new member, Mrs. C M Doolittle, was welcomed. table decor featured fall flowers and yellow tapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta Mothers’ Club
Paul Huston
Twelfth Street
Huston
Vern Kelley
H G. Mead
EF. Borschel
L. W. Dunlap
J. F. McLaughlin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Geanie Trumbull Delta Gamma Pledge
Mary Winslow Nome
Piccadilly
Armstrong's Millinery Shop
Mildred Benninghoff
Southern Mountain Melodies
Brockway
Nightingale Frosgle
Billie Boy
Beethoven
Delta Gamma
George Miller
Drs. Walker, Ivins
Cedar
Miss Ackerman
Beta Sigma Phy
Y. W
Mrs. Carleton
Cates
Mrs. Warren
Theodore Bean
American Home Group
Mrs. Kowalke
Manchester
Mrs. Beattie
Garden Club
Parker
Albert Lea
Uniform Water Supply
United States
Mrs. Reif
Marie A. Reif
L Street
Berwyn
Ill
Melrose Park
Edward C. Reif
Edward Charles
Creightons
Takaniki Camp Fire
Sally
Araid
American Institute of Laundering
Arlene Skersick
Honor Henry Pirkls
Alpha XI Delta
Killian Ee
White
Oge
Killian Company
Me Nera
Minnesota
Adolf Dehn
Grant
Grant Wood
Thomas Benton
Associated American Artists
Lucile Blanch
Robert Brackman
John Costigan
Leon Kroll
The
John Whorf
Inge
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