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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1935

Page

2

50th Anniversary Of The Athene Club Observed

The Athene club of Cedar Rapids marked its fiftieth anniversary at the De Castello home. Seven charter members led the program as Mrs R M De Castello read a club history tracing roots to a teacher study group and ICC Pi Beta Phi ties.

Athene Club Cedar Rapids de Castello Seventeenth Street R M de Castello ICC Pi Beta Phi Chautauqua Vincent N. Y Mollie McClenahan Edith Fawcett Emma Forsythe Julia Rogers Emma J Fordyce Carrie Palmer Abbie S Abbott Lucile Powell E. Joanna Hagey Lavinia Forsythe

Beethoven Club To Present Violinist In Recital Oct. 29

Byrd Elyot, a noted violinist, will perform in recital as part of the Beethoven Club second patron concert at Sinclair Memorial Chapel, Coe College, on October 29. Elyot won a National Federation of Music Clubs contest in Minneapolis two years ago. newcomers in the city since Aug 15 urged to meet in the lobby of the Towa theater at 1 pm Monday as guests of the theater for The Last Days of Pompe.

Beethoven Club Byrd Elyot Sinclair Memorial Chapel Coe College Flyet National Federation of Musiclubs Minneapolis Towa Theater

Central States Pair Championship Contract Bridge Tournament

Davenport hosts the first annual central states pair championship contract bridge tournament at the Blackhawk hotel. The top prize is an all expense trip to the American Bridge league tournament in Chicago the week of December 2. Second prize is $25 with top score caps awarded in each section. Qualifying rounds Saturday at 2 pm and 8 pm determine finalists for Sunday sessions at 10 am and 2 pm. Mrs. George E. Beattie of Cedar Rapids serves on the tournament committee.

Stevens Hotel Chicago Blackhawk Davenport George E. Beattie Cedar Rapids

Alpha Xi Delta Hosts Homecoming Alumnae Spread

Active members entertained Saturday for homecoming with alumnae guests from Davenport, Des Moines, Garrison, Onslaw, Fairbank, Laurens, Langdon, Oak Park, Ackley, Marshalltown, Estherville, McGregor, Cedar Rapids and beyond. Attendees included Mrs Blair Johnson and Mrs Loren Thompson along with numerous other local and regional members.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Blair Johnson Davenport Loren Thompson Roy Hill Mary Margaret Huston Des Moines Mary Ann Borschel Garrison Louise Uchtorff Onslaw Josephine Althouse Fairbank Ida Mae Dunlap Laurens Karen Rugaard Langdon Betty Bible Oak Park Ruth Mabon Ackley Frances Tankersley Marshalltown Betty Hunker Estherville Clara Peitzsch McGregor E W Nelson Harold Skinner Harald Mowrey Frank Phelps Florence Weatherton Cedar Rapids

Van Vechten Guild Plans Benefit Bridge

Van Vechten guild of the Peoples church will sponsor a benefit bridge party Tuesday afternoon at 2 pm in the church recreation rooms. Table prizes will be awarded and Mis Root Termohlen is chair. Other helpers include Mrs Hasek and Mrs Thurman with several assistants. Reservations can be made by calling 5530.

Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi meets Monday at Montrose Bowl

The regular Senmie monthly meeting of Beta Sigma Phi business sorority Lambda chapter will be held Monday at 7 30 pm at the Montrose Bowl. The program for the evening is The Constitution of the United States. Reports will be given by Kathryn N M Tod, Marguerite Marshall, Mother Mackin and Leona Kephed.

Lambda Chapter Beta Siema Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose Bowl Toyus Fr United States Kathryn Nmtod Margueriite Marshall Mothiret Mackin Leona Kephed

Chi Omegas Entertain Alumnae at First Avenue Event

The Chi Omega sorority hosted an alumnae gathering Saturday evening in the chapter rooms at 1263 First Avenue E. Attendees included Edith Benson Elizabeth Focht Georgia Linter Pauline Ogden Irene Mahannah Ardyce Woodside Iola Mentzer Bernice Meiras Lois McBroom Katherine Baxter Cecelia Kohl Corrine Wymer and Mesdames Soper Peterson Meyer Kennedy Perkins Dennis Gilmore Swarzentruder Moore North and Fahlbusch of Cedar Rapids plus Bernita Sebern Helen Burt Marion Helen Clare Greenfield Lorraine Fisher Iowa City.

Chi Omega First Avenue E Edith Benson Elizabeth Focht Georgia Linter Pauline Ogden Irene Mahannah Ardyce Woodside Iola Mentzer Bernice Meiras Lois McBroom Katherine Baxter Cecelia Kohl Corrine Wymer Harold Soper

Local Folk to Attend O E S Session in Des Moines

Cedar Rapids residents will travel to Des Moines for the grand chapter session of the Order of Eastern Star. The event runs Tuesday through Thursday next week with a Monday evening ball at the consistory building and a kickoff entertainment.

Cedar Rapids Order of Eastern Star Des Moines Paul Clark Clark Maude Keyser Elizabeth Stewart Edna Duncan Adah Thompson Edith Godden Mayme Kroulk Ann Kannewulf Malta Bernice Diserens Cedar Harry Manchester Bess Manilaw Mable Pollock Charles Johnson Louise Padley Nora McKinnon Joan Bode

Beacon junior circle plan next meeting at Bolenbaugh home

The Beacon junior circle of the King's Daughters met Friday afternoon with Mary Beth Espeset and president Virginia Frame present. Donna Jean Bolenbaugh led devotions on A Smiling Heart. The next meeting is set for Oct 25 at 1449 Bever Avenue SE.

Beacon the King's Daughters Mary Beth Espeset Avenue NE Virginia Frame Donna Jean Bolenbaugh Bolenbaugh Bever Avenue SE

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Luncheon

The Alpha Gamma Delta mothers club meets Thursday at 1 PM for a luncheon at Mrs J Dvorak's home 2240 Upland Drive SE Assisting will be Mrs J S Arendis Mrs O P Myers Mrs Hugh Reid and Mrs Arthur Huntington

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club J. Dvorak Upland Drive J S. Arendis O P. Myers Hugh Reid Arthur Huntington

Lampmans Welcome LA Guests At SE Home

Mr and Mrs I W Lampman of Los Angeles arrived Thursday to be guests of Mr and Mrs J E Lampman at 617 Eighth avenue SE.

I. W Lampman Los Angeles Calif J EE Lampman Eighth Avenue SE

Exhibit of Picture Weaving Featured in D A R Day

D A R chapters from six eastern Iowa towns hosted a daylong program in Vinton with Mrs. Charles W. Boegel Ashley chapter regent presiding. The event showcased colonial living room displays, historical textiles, military relics, and a better films exhibit aided by local theaters. A string quartet performed while a tea table offered Washington family recipes, and committees led by Mrs. Hampton Lee Aust and others organized the event.

Vinton Iowa City Marion Mount Vernon Tama-Toledo Anamosa Charles W. Boegel Ashley Imogen B. Emery C. L. Douglass Better Films Sarah Paine Hoffman Pilgrim D. A Elizabeth Stuart Paul J. Vevin Coe College Hudnall Navy Recruiting Office Milton Army Paramount State Iowa Ellis Island Ashley Chapter Dorothy ‘Wagner Gloria Franks Lucille Johnson Esther Risk F. E. Miller W. L. Crissman Royal H. Holbrook E. J. Carey George Washington Washington-Lewis Fredericksburg Hampton Lee Aust National Defense J. D. Stickley E. D. Hardwick Mary Garnes Helen Amidon F. D. Fillmore R. C. Folsom R. Lee Taylor Merle Harris Hugh Rick Leonora Beggs C H. Wilkins H. P. McKnight Johnson Helen Dunn E. J. Esgate Robert C. Toms C. W. Bloomhall Thelma Boegel

Immaculate Conception Youth Club Hosts Hard Times Frolic

The second annual hard times frolic by the Young People's club at Immaculate Conception church is set for October 30 at the S C school with about 400 expected attendees last year. A crowning feature will name a king and queen chosen from the crowd. Committees include Leonore Rennekamp, Tom Nolan, Martin Cole, Leon Weber, Harvey Chicoine, Clarence Turner, Mary Olson, Gayle Giblin, Reed Stewart, Pat McCullough, Florence Reese, Wynn Kelly, Cletus Schnoeberen, Dr Marvin Marr and Bud Byrnes.

Immaculate Conception Church S. C. School Leonore Rennekamp Tom Nolan Martin Cole Leon Weber Harvey Chicoine Clarence Turner Mary Nick Olson Gayle Giblin Reed Stewart Pat McCullough Florence Reese Wynn Kelly Cletus Schnoeberen Marvin Marr Bud Byrnes

Ruth McIntosh to Wed Glenn Rullman in October

Mr and Mrs C F McIntosh announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to Glenn Rullman of Cedar Rapids. The wedding will be held October 27 in the chapel of St Paul’s Methodist Church.

C. F McIntosh Eighth Avenue SE Ruth Glenn Rullman Cedar Rapids Walter Rullman Bloomfield St. Paul's Methodist Church

Mrs Hobel receives miscellaneous shower at Ben Hur hall

Mrs Val Barta Mrs Arnold Barta Mrs Joe Barta Jr and Mrs C Kimes hosted a miscellaneous shower at Ben Hur hall Thursday evening in honor of Miss Dorothy L Hobel daughter of Mr and Mrs George Hobel 307 First avenue W. Miss Hobel will wed Erwin W Mann son of Mr and Mrs William Mann Johnson avenue NW Nov 2 About 100 guests attended. The Dexter duo performed a skating act Charles Krejci played accordion solos and Delores Rejsa and Billy Pitlik sang and danced.

Val Barta Arnold Barta Joe Barta, Jr C. Kimes Ben Hur Hall Dorothy L. Hobel George Hobel First Avenue Hobel Erwin W. Mann William Mann Johnson Avenue NW Dexter Charles Krejci Delores Rejsa Billy Pitlik

Silver Cross Circle Meeting Notices Luncheon

Silver Cross circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs Harrington at 364 Forest Drive SE on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon.

Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters

Coe Honors Homecoming Queen During Cornell Game

Miss Audrey Noble of Mc Gregor was presented as Coe's homecoming queen at halftime of the Coe Cornell football game.

Audrey Noble McGregor Coe Coe-Cornell

Iowa PTA Convention Promotes Rededication to First Principles

The eighteenth biennial Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers will meet in Fort Dodge Wednesday through Friday under the theme Re dedication to First Principles. Mrs. Charles Pye will open the session with Mrs. L C Schuknecht presiding at the membership conference. Attending Cedar Rapids members include Mrs. R F Erickson and others. Noted speakers include Rabbi Eugene Mannheimer Dr Wallace Bierring state health commissioner Dr James H Allen Rufus H Fitzgerald Miss Agnes Samuelson and Dr W E Blatz.

Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers Fort Dodge Charles Pye Congress L. C. Schuknecht Cedar Rapids Iowa Congress R. F. Erickson P. T. A. Council Harley Bowser Harrison A. E. Einen Arthur Stanley Reeder Kenwood Charles Kriz A. Kapoun Hayes George Fieseler Wilson Guy Curran Roosevelt R. F. Taft van Buren Eugene Mannheimer Wallace Bierring Iowa James H. Allen Rufus H. Fitzgerald University of Iowa W. E. Blatz St. George’s School Toronto Canada Walter Cocking Tennessee Agnes Samuelson Des Moines

Y M C A Junior Board Sponsors Winter Party

The Y M C A hosts the first winter series party Saturday at 8 p.m. Open to senior members and students plus guests, with ping pong handball bowling squash from 8 to 8 30, then badminton swimming 8 30 to 9 15, Dexter Cup on wheels at 9 30, surprise act, and bridge and dancing from 10 with a five piece orchestra. Committees include Music Cecil Bolsinger Walter Dresselhaus. entertainment Harold Millhiser Dr Dawson Grim. athletics Howard Kurtz Clifford Lyon. publicity Basil Waddington Erwin Wasta.

Y. M Cecil Bolsinger Walter Dresselhaus Harold Millhiser Dawson Grim Howard Kurtz Clifford Lyon Basil Waddington Erwin Wasta

Jean E White Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Costume Party

A masked costume party hosted by Jean Elizabeth White celebrated her thirteenth birthday at her home on Grande avenue SE. Minnie Mouse impersonator John Riordan won best costume while the treasure hunt winners were John Riordan and Joan Yessler. Other prize winners included George Henry, Lee Thomas, John Wagner, and Bill Venell of Centerville. guests list features Mary Frances Bucknell and several others from the area.

Jean Elizabeth White Jean Vernon E. White Grande Avenue SE John Riordan Minnie Mouse Joan Yessler George Henry Lee Thomas John Wagner Bill Venell Centerville Mary Frances Bucknell Dorothy Cline Joan Jeffery Rosemary Smythe

Reginald Figges Expected Back Today

Mr and Mrs Reginald Figge of 2008 Grande avenue SE along with children Gretchen and Janet are due to return today. They attended the wedding of Miss Evelyn Maloney and Byron Conway in La Crosse Wisconsin Saturday morning. Gretchen has stayed with paternal grandparents in Ossian while Janet visited maternal grandparents in Decorah.

Reginald Figge Grande Avenue SE Gretchen Janet Figge Evelyn Maloney Mr. Figge Byron Conway la Crosse Wis Ossian Mrs Figge Decorah

Mrs H D Peters Hosts King's Daughters Luncheon

Mrs H D Peters of 511 Twenty sixth street SE will entertain Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters at a luncheon Tuesday at 1 pm followed by a business meeting.

H D. Peters Twentysixth Street Louise Leibert The King's Daughters

Weekend guests visit Chicago pair with Mrs Doolittle

CJ Wurtele and Miss Ann Paterson of Chicago are weekend guests of Mr Wurteles mother, Mrs Rena Lahn Doolittle, at 323 Sixth Avenue SW.

CJ Wurtele Ann Paterson Chicago Wurteles Rena Lahn Doolittle Sixth Avenue SW

Seven Groups Of Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Meet This Week

Cedar Rapids Woman's club schedules seven department meetings this week. History and Literature meets Monday at 2 30 p m at the club house with reviews of Captain Nicholas and a McGuffey program. American Home hears Halloween decoration ideas Tuesday at 1 p m after a luncheon. International Relations Wednesday at 10 a m discusses The Peck Dam in Montana and the Italian Ethiopian situation. Current events panel follows a picnic at 2 15 p m. Health Education Thursday 9 to 10 a m at the Y W C A includes gymnastics and a hike to Mrs J N Norris home for breakfast. Philanthropic Thursday 2 p m sewing session. Dramatic Art Friday after a picnic at 1 p m with Broadway plays reviewed by Mrs George Morden.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Frank Nissen Nicholas Hugh Walpole W. E. Mickel McGuffey Lorraine Smith Morris Sanford Company American Home Department Walter Eaton John Conrey Lavern Segreen J. P. Mills Peck Dam Montana A. A. Berry Social Credit Alberta Canada Health Education Department Y. W J. N. Norris Nineteenth Street George Morden Clinton Dramatic Art Department

Kappa Delta Alumnae Honored Dinner Highlights

A Coe chapter Kappa Delta event gathered alumnae active members pledges and patronesses at the Elks Club. Green and white decor accompanied a toast program by Misses Wilma Bolsinger Elinor Kendall and Helen Hannum with a pledge stunt and KD songs.

Coe Kappa Delta Sorority Elks’ Club Wilma Bolsinger Elinor Kendall Helen Hannum Jeanne Theda Florence Teets C. L. Kidd F. C. Waples Don Barnes George T. Wilhelm C. J. Lynch Robert C. Toms Delbert Ashby G H. Cornwell K. A. Stiles Milo Koenig

Kenwood Methodist to Honor Irvines Picnic Supper

Members of Kenwood Methodist Church and friends are invited to a picnic supper Wednesday at 6:30 pm at the church honoring Mr and Mrs James Irvine who will leave soon for their new home in Wilton. Attendees are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements. Meat and dessert will be furnished.

Kenwocd

League for the Hard of Hearing Meeting Picnic

The League for the Hard of Hearing will meet for a picnic supper Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the Y W C A Members should bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own dishes and silverware A short Halloween program will replace the regular lesson.

League For the Hard of Hearing

Cedar Rapids Couple Weds in Rock Island Ceremony

Miss Bertena Bean and Fred Lorenzen of Cedar Rapids married Saturday in Rock Island Illinois. Lorenzen, son of Mrs. Anna Lorenzen of Kiel Germany, will reside at 209 Twelfth Avenue SE. Guests included Miss Pauline Svoboda and W H Foster. pre nuptial shower honored the bride with Banco and bridge prizes awarded to several attendees.

Bertena Bean Fred Lorenzen Cedar Rapids Rock Island, Il Lorenzen Anna Lorenzen Kiel Germany Pauline Svoboda W H. Foster C Avenue NE Banco Miss Bean Dick Zvacek Helen Baker

Reverend Campbell to Speak on Italy at Caravan Club

The Rev R J Campbell will address the Caravan Club on Italy at 7 30 p.m. Monday at the Montrose hotel. He spent several months in Italy this summer.

R J Campbell Italy Caravan Club Montrose Father Campbell

Engagement and forthcoming marriage of Viola Ressler

Mr and Mrs J F Ressler of 118 K Street SW announce the engagement of their daughter Viola to William L Ryan of Vinton son of Mr and Mrs T A Ryan of 1716 Grande Avenue SE. The wedding is set for November 11 at the Immaculate Conception church.

J. F. Ressler K Street Viola William L. Ryan Vinton T. A. Ryan Grande Avenue Immaculate Conception Church

District Meeting Of Women's Clubs In Maquoketa

Fourteen Cedar Rapids women plan to attend the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs district meeting in Maquoketa Thursday and Friday with delegates including S R Hawkins and C E Roberts. Privileged attendees include F W Damour and I E Jackson among state committee appointees. The two day program features speakers musical programs business sessions and social events.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Maquoketa Friay S. R. Hawkins C. E. Roberts F. T. Gates B. R. Abbey Warren Hansen H. G. Heiserman

St Margaret's Circle To Give Card Party

St Margaret's circle of the Immaculate Conception church will host a benefit card party in the school parlors Friday at 8 p.m. Tables set for auction, contract bridge, and 500. Mrs H G Allen chairs with assistance from Mrs B G Broghammer, Mrs S G Blencoe, Mrs Lloyd Connolly, and Mrs Richard Bruch.

St. Margaret's Circle

Minerva Delphian Meets for Greece and Athens Discussion

Minerva Delphian holds a Monday 2 p.m. session at the Roosevelt hotel. Mrs Guy Beach leads Greece Against Persia and Mrs A A Berry oversees The Eclipse of Athens with an open discussion. Mrs A E Chase will report on the Suez canal history at the close.

Minerva Delphian Roosevelt Hotel Guy Beach Greece Persia A. A. Berry Athens A. E. Chase Suez Canal

Linnes Hatzedek Meeting at Odd Fellows Hall Tonight

Linnes Hatzedek will meet this evening at 8 o'clock at Odd Fellows hall. There will be bridge following the meeting.

Linnes Hatzedek Odd Fellows Hall

Camp Fire Girls Hold Ceremonial Awards at Ellis Park

About 200 Camp Fire Girls and supporters gathered at Ellis Park for the Falling Leaf ceremony. New members received by Mrs. Wells C. Peck, with awards for wood gatherer and fire maker ranks. Long list of honors and three-year to five-year memberships followed, ending with an Indian sunset song.

Ellis Park Lois Harris Betty Peck Constance Wetherton Ruth Jane Hubbard Mary Gent Dorothy Fleck Jane Ball Betty Murray Georgiana Buresh Camp Huaga Elaine Graham Lorene Lake Committee of Awards Wells C. Peck Guardians’ Association Betty Ruth Grover Patricia Mally Jean Norberg Nancy Saul Barbara Holmes Fannie Holmes Phyllis Milbraith Marilyn van de Walker M. R. Warren Ariana A. Burr Hazel Abernathy Virginia Harover Louise Crumb Emma Allen Twyla Memler Aretha Shimek John Hollister D. Dennis Ardyce Woodside Madge Miller Lavonne Weatheril Marian Xkubias Blanche Mohn Ruth Bokorney Audrey Anderson Jane Ann Herdlicka Phyllis Haynes Janis Owens Dorothy Saul Betty Anderson Ruth Dill Alta Evans Dorothy Hronek Gladys Likenback Virginia Lynn Ellen McDonough Lillian McCally Maxine Woods Delores Woods Mary Ellen Dill Miss Burr Betty Lou Rogers Maxine Surry Eloise Balcar Dorothy Hopkins Shirley Like Mary Penningroth Dorothy Doolittle Pauline Schmidt Keda Betty Like Shuta Henrietta Cop Wokan Muriel MacIntosh Marie Cop Henry Houseman Peck Evelyn Fawcett Mary Nelson Rachel Hatch

Juilfs-Mead Wedding Held at Trinity Methodist Parsonage

Miss Berniece L. Juilfs of Monticello and Dean C. Mead of Center Junction wed Friday afternoon at Trinity Methodist parsonage with Rev. Elton D. Wells officiating. Attendants were Miss Mabel Juilfs and Robert Duncan. The couple left Friday for a wedding trip to Minnesota.

Berniece L. Juilfs Monticello Dean C. Mead Center Junction Trinity Methodist Parsonage Elton D. Wells Mabel Juilfs Robert Duncan Minnesota

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