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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1934

Page

10

District Meeting Of Women's Clubs In Dubuque

Local Cedar Rapids women will attend the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs second district meeting in Dubuque. Mrs. Ben Ogden serves as convention secretary. other Cedar Rapids leaders fill district roles. Notable speakers include Mrs. Eurene Henley, Dr. Leslie K. Fenlon, Mrs. Francis E. Whitley, and Fred Kammiller with officers to be elected.

Dubuque Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Ben Ogden Cedar Rapids E. W. Spence S. R Hawkins FE. C. Kellogg Austin Palmer Lulu Engelman Welty H. B. Gratiot Iowa Federation Leslie K. Fenlon Clinton State Medical Society Francis E. Whitley Webster City Fred Kammiller H. C. Houghton Red Oak Town Federation W. T Smith First Methodist Houghton Eleanor Parker Davenport

Initiation Set For Daughters of Isabella at Montrose Hotel

Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle Daughters of Isabella will initiate candidates Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Montrose hotel. Following the initiation a reception and buffet supper will be in the French room. Committee includes Miss Esther M. Hronik chairman and others. Reservations with Mrs. Ida Spsight at 7022.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Montrose Hotel Esther M. Hronik Lulu Cacek Anna Mujirl Violet Pieper Mary McDonnell Mary Bort- Ming Ida Spsight

Mount Mercy Homecoming Celebrates Alumnae Oct 28

October 28 marks homecoming day for Mount Mercy college and academy alumnae. The program opens with a solemn high mass at 10 a.m. in Mount Mercy chapel, followed by luncheon with guest speaker J Leo Sullivan of DePaul University. A one act play, music and dance, and a tea hosted by Mount Mercy seniors round out the afternoon.

Mount Mercy College and Academy Mount Mercy Chapel J. Leo Sullivan DePaul University Mount Mercy

Cedar Rapids Women Attend Rebekah Convention Installations

Mrs. Charles Novak of 1616 Grande avenue SE returned Friday from Mason City where she attended the Rebekah convention. Novak was installed as grand treasurer of the Rebekah assembly Thursday. Several Cedar Rapids women including Mrs. E Stefan, Mrs A Seabrook, Mrs Milo Simanek, Mrs William Dytrt, Mrs Woliham Kilepach, and Mrs George Fieseler returned from the meeting Thursday.

Charles Novak Grande Avenue SE Mason City Rebekah Novak E Stefan Mirs A Seabrook Milo Simanek William Dytrt Woilham Kilepach George Fieseler Cedar Rapids Cather

Mrs E Torgerson Weds In Clinton Congregational Church

Mrs Ellsworth Torgerson and Clarice Rath tied the knot after a 5 p.m. ceremony at St Pauls Methodist church. Rev Arthur A Brooks performed the single ring rite before about 150 guests. The couple will reside at 387 Seventeenth Street SE.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Ellsworth Torgerson Clarice Rath William Rath Columbus Junction H. F. Torgerson Clinton Arthur A. Brooks Violet Torgerson Glenn Cousins Jacqueline Dinnie Charles Quentin Paul Peterson Mrs. Torgerson Seventeenth Street

Dramatic Arts Club Hosts Friday Cedar Rapids Meeting

Forty women attended the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club dramatic arts meeting at the club home Friday. After lunch, speaker Mrs. Harold D. Barnes of Clinton, state chairman of drama for the federation, led the program. Mrs. Aulden Griffin read three poems with Mrs. Elton Yeager. Mrs. Wayne Basler sang two solos with Ruskin Sandbourne. Pauline Frederickson performed an interpretive dance with Miss Lacy. Hostesses were Mrs. Robert Campbell and Mrs. Joseph Sinaiko.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Harold D. Barnes Clinton Federation Aulden Griffin Elton Yeager Wayne Basler Ruskin Sandbourne Pauline Frederickson Maddigan School of Music Lacy Robert Campbell Joseph Sinaiko

Mrs Cerne Shank Hosts Buffet Dinner At Home

Mrs Cerne Shank hosted a private buffet at 246 Highland Drive NW. Attendees included Mrs Neste Sperm ard and W L Evans, with others noted as guests from the neighborhood.

Cerne Shank Highland Drive Reveruy Coslane Perty Neste Sperm Evans

Richards-Meyers Wed in Des Moines Cedar Rapids Bride

Miss Helen Florence Richards of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred W Richards of Fairbank and C Orville Myers of Des Moines son of Mrs John Myers of Des Moines wed at noon in the Sunshine Mission parlor Rev Frank Ward officiates attended by sister Wilma Richards and best man John H Calhoun. After the ceremony the couple depart for Des Moines to establish a home.

Helen Florence Richards Cedar Rapids Fred W. Richards Fairbank C. Orville Myers Des Moines John Myers Sunshine Mission Frank Ward Wilma Richards Corning John H. Calhoun

Miss Edith Bowlus Heads Home After Midwest Trip

Miss Edith Bowlus of 337 Nineteenth Street SE will return Monday from Chicago and Milwaukee where she spent the last three weeks.

Edith Bowlus Nineteenth Street SE Chicago Milwaukee

Cedar Staff Club Meets At Mrs Cronkhite Home

Cedar Staff club will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Maude Cronkhite located at 314 Thirty-second Street NE.

Cedar Staff Club

Three Link Circle to MeetThursday with Mrs Cron

The Three Link circle will meet Thursday afternoon with Mrs Mabel Cron at 2416 C avenue NE. Mrs Dorotha Cron will assist the hostess.

Mabel Cron C Avenue NE Dorotha Cron

Dodge Circle No 88 G A R Meeting Announced

General Grenville Dodge circle No 88 Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic plans a Tuesday afternoon gathering in the Memorial building. All comrades are invited to attend.

Grenville Dodge the Grand Army of the Republic

Community Club Meetings and Socials Planned Around Cedar Rapids

The Ministers' Wives of Cedar Rapids meet Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs. Robert Little's home 2166 Blake boulevard SE. The C and NW Railway Woman's Club hosts a card party at Montrose Terrace Garden Tuesday with bridge and 500 tables. Star Of Maine Mire Grace Haneen hosts Wednesday at 230 p.m. at 1132 Jave que NW with assisted by a list of hostesses. The Ladies of Columbia division Wo GT host Kensington Friday at 2 p.m. at 412 Fourth Avenue SW with Beulah Haynes Edith Paulson and Bessie Randa assisting. Moose Women and Moose members hold a picnic dinner Monday at 6 p.m. at Moose hall to observe Moosehart day. all members and friends invited bring a picnic lunch.

Ministers’ Wives Association of Cedar Rapids Robert Little Blake Boulevard C and NW Railway Woman's Club Montrose Terrace Garden Star of Maine Mire Grace Haneen Javeque Ueme Carcie Ermona Harmeister Sire Jaenene Zuiuisun Alice Dors Russell Bierher L. A R. C Ladies of Columbia Wo GT Kensington Irs Moose Women of the Moose and Loyal Order of Moose Moose Hall Moosehart

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Meeting and Dinner

Cedar Rebekah lodge holds its regular meeting on Wednesday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall. Before the business session, the pink side from the recent membership contest will entertain the winning green side at a 63 90 dinner. Members of both teams should be prompt at 6 30.

Cedar Rebekah Cedar Rebekah Lodge

Authority On Czech Literature To Talk To Fine Arts Group

Roderick A. Ginsburg of Chicago will speak at the Czech Fine Arts Society meeting on November 6. A Chicago department store executive and noted Czech translator, Ginsburg has a renowned library and recently published Songs of 100 Years. The program will also note Czech composers Vymetal Jindrich Foerster and Dvorak, with officers and committees listed.

Roderick A. Ginsburg Chicago Czech Fine Arts Society Mr. Ginsburg Podebrady Czechoslovakia Ginsburg Prague United States Roderick University of Chicago University of Illinois Vymetal Jindrich Foerster Dvorak Helen Kacena Stark Flora Hromatko Taylor Carolyn Shonka Roland Moehlmann Louis Sila Leo B. Sedlacek Joseph C. Roushar Joseph Dvorak Adolph Topinka Dorothy Dvorak Ted B. Hlubacek John C. Stepan Esther Hronik Joseph Sadowsky August Vojacek Marguerite Roushar Rose Paidar

Surprise Bunco Party At Cejka Home

A group gathered at Mrs Anna Cejka and Miss Alice Cejka 415 Longwood Dr NE for a surprise house warming with bunco as the diversion. High prizes went to Mrs Anna Cejka and George Samuel son, consolation to Mr and Mrs W T Sands, gifts given to the hosts, and refreshments served.

Anna Cejka Alice Cejka Longwood Drive Bunco George Samuelson W. T. Sands Cejka William Kubik Leo Larson Carl Neitzel C. D. Davidson Sands Obie Peal Elmer Cejka Julius Sorensen Charles Fikers Guy Carlton Hunter Baylor Laura Samuelson Christine Louise Helen Samuelson C. S. Mason Elgin

McKesson-Churchill Drug Hosts Stag Party for Cecil Sisco

Twenty six employees held a stag party for Cecil Sisco at the firm offices on Twelfth Street NE. A dutch lunch followed by impromptu speeches cards and songs by Carl Heinen completed the evening.

McKesson-Churchill Drug Company Cecil Sisco Twelfth Street Carl Heinen

Cedar chapter O E S to meet Friday at Mrs Petersons home

The Avenue circle of Cedar chapter O E S 184 will meet Friday at 230 p m at 1613 D avenue NE the home of Mrs W E Peterson. The circle card party is postponed until November due to the grand chapter meeting in Des Moines this week.

Avenue Circle of Cedar O.E.S W. E. Peterson D Avenue NE Des Moines

Church Guild to Meet for Luncheon and Session

Anna Burkhalter Guild of the First Presbyterian church will gather Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon and business meeting with Brg. Carl Thomas at 2267 Washington Avenue SE. Hostesses include Mrs. Eugene Laurer Mrs. George M. Bird and Mrs. H. J. Chadima.

Anna Burkhalter Guild First Presbyterian Church Brg Carl Thomas Washington Avenue Eugene Laurer Irs George M. Bird H. J. Chadima

Trinity Ladies Aid Division 2 Picnic Meeting

Division No. 2 of Trinity Ladies Aid meets at Mrs C H Newman 1008 B avenue NW on Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon with Mrs E L Miller assisting the hostess.

Trinity Trinity Ladies Aid Society C H Newman B Avenue NW E. L. Miller

Engagement Revealed of Miss Louise Carpenter

Miss Louise Carpenter of Cedar Rapids announced her engagement to Fred Louis Jr of Harlan at a Marion dinner. The couple plans to marry on November 16. The bride to be is a University of Iowa alumna and former Alpha Xi Delta member. the groom is a University of Kansas and University of Iowa law graduate.

Louise Carpenter Cedar Rapids W. B. Carpenter Marion Fred Louis, Jr Fred Louis Harlan Carpenter Miss Carpenter University of Iowa Alpha Xi Delta University of Kansas College of Law Delta Sigma Pi Kansas

Hermann Couple Celebrates Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hermann of 1900 Johnson Avenue NW were honored Friday by members of the J. T. club on their twenty fifth anniversary. A silver gift was presented. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Coats, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Starr, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Augustine, Mr. and Mrs. Fr. S. Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Shireman, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Bowman, Mrs. Mary Arthur, Mrs. Grace Freshwater, Miss Carrie Cramer, Miss Vera Arthur, and Miss Thetis Holmes.

J. H. Hermann Johnson Avenue J. T. Club H. L. Coats W. T. Evans G. B. Wright C. L. Starr L. E. Augustine Fr. S. Wright Fred Shireman A. L. Bowman Mary Arthur Grace Freshwater Carrie Cramer Vera Arthur Thetis Holmes

Friendly Club to Meet at Montrose Hotel

The Friendly club holds its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the French room at the Montrose hotel. Mrs Clare Nichols directs the program with Eugene King tenor and Duane Peterson pianist both of Coe college performing and Miss Marian Wilson reading short plays. A social afterward. About sixty members attended the last meeting.

Friendly Club Montrose Hotel Clare Nichols Eugene King Duane Peterson Coe College Marian Wilson

Cedar Rapids Hard of Hearing League Meets Tuesday

The Cedar Rapids league for the Hard of Hearing will meet in room 203 at the O R C building on First Avenue First Street East Tuesday at 7 30 pm. The regular weekly session will review the lesson followed by travel talk by a member. A large attendance is hoped for to enjoy the evening program.

Cedar Rapids League For the Hard of First Avenue First Street

Halloween Party Planned by Parent-Teacher Council

The Parent-Teacher council will host a Halloween party Thursday at 7 45 p m in the Grant high school auditorium. All council members and alternates with husbands are invited. Games and stunts are planned and refreshments will be provided by Mrs Earl O Coffing, recreation chairman, and committee members.

Parent-Teacher Council Grant High School Earl O. Coffing

Family and church members head to Des Moines convention

John A. Wooden and Lois Wooden with Harriette Struve join a Saturday morning departure for Des Moines to attend the international Christian church convention. Earlier, Rev I. E. Linkletter and wife Frank Davis Ruth Hoskin J A Wooden, among others from First and Second Christian churches, traveled ahead.

John A. Wooden Lois Wooden Harriette Struve Des Moines the Christian Church I. E. Linkletter Frank Davis Ruth Hoskin J. A. Wooden

Miss Vivian Ives Honored For Design Selection

Miss Vivian Ives daughter of Mr and Mrs W B Ives of 122 Eighteenth Street NE at Traphagen School of Design in New York had her childrens clothing designs chosen in a school contest. Seventy two students contributed two or three designs each.

Vivian Ives W. B. Ives Eighteenth Street Traphagen School of Design New York Gertrude Magonigle

Prof Shimek to Address Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Prof Bohumil Shimek of the University of Town will speak at the Cedar Rapids Woman's club general meeting Monday at 2 30 p m at the Roosevelt hotel. The program is sponsored by the nature and garden department with Mrs L L Owen and Mrs Henry Hromek leading. Mrs E W Spence will speak on American Gardens after a brief business session.

Bohumil Shimek University of Town Cedar Rapids Washington High School Woman's Club E. W. Spence A. C. Allen L. H. Humphrey Bertha le Febvre Charles Bode Health Education Department J. C. Arrington Howard F. Watkins

Dance Highlight For Cedar Rapids Cosmetologists

The Cedar Rapids Cosmetologists association will host a dance on November 10 at the Crystal ballroom in the Hotel Montrose. An eight or nine piece orchestra will perform from 8 30 p m with a decorative scheme and refreshments. Card games will be available for non dancers and a surprise attraction is planned. Mrs Pearl Fowler chairs the event with a full committee.

Cedar Rapids

Edris Blayney Betrothed to Verne E. Henton

Miss Edris Blayney daughter of Mrs Charles Edwin Blayney of Anamosa wed Verne E Henton son of Mr and Mrs Fred E Henton of Omaha Wednesday evening at St Pauls Methodist Cedar Rapids. The Rev Arthur A Brooks officiated with Neal Henton Eu tona Blayney and N J Leonard as guests. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr Henton is assistant manager at Hall Ekfelt Furniture.

Edris Blayney Charles Edwin Blayney Anamosa Verne E. Henton Cedar Rapids Fred E. Henton Omaha St. Paul’s Methodist Church Arthur A. Brooks Neal Henton Eutona Blayney N. J. Leonard Paul Berry Henton Mr. Henton Hall-Ekfelt Furniture Company

Pomnenha Vlasti Benefit Card Party Planned

Lodge Pomnenha Vlasti No 91 J C D hosts a benefit card party on Wednesday at 2 pm in the patio of Mrs Otto Stehlik at 87 Nineteenth Avenue SW. Pinochle bridge and 500 will be played with first and second prizes in each game. Refreshments served. Members and friends invited. reservations encouraged at 22772.

Lodge Pomnenha Vlasti No Otto Stehlik Nineteenth Avenue

Marriage of Hildegarde Rabus to William Kottmeier

Mrs. G F Rabus of 1011 First avenue W announces the marriage of her daughter Hildegarde Caroline to William H C Kottmeier of Cedar Rapids. The double ring ceremony was Oct 17 at Kahoka Mo. The bride wore a wine velvet dress with sequin trim and eel grey accessories. Mrs Kottmeier is a Paris Academy of Beauty graduate. he works for a local contractor. After Nov 1 they reside at 1004 Second Avenue SW.

G. F. Rabus First Avenue Hildegarde Caroline William H. C. Kottmeier Cedar Rapids Kahoka

Guild marks twenty fourth anniversary with picnic luncheon

Mrs. O. E. Dickeson hosted St. John's guild at St. John's Episcopal church for a picnic luncheon on Park Court SE. The event celebrated the guild's 24th anniversary with cafeteria style service, a lace table setting, tapers and two birthday cakes. The afternoon was spent in social activities.

O. E. Dickeson Parkcourt SE St. John's Guild St. John’s Episcopal Church Guild

HUNTING TRIP TO ONTARIO FOR MOOSE AND DEER

T A Jacobson of 2233 Bever Avenue SE and Dr C L Fenner of 2044 Fifth Avenue SE left Saturday morning for Ontario Canada on a moose and deer hunting trip in the Rainy Lake district.

T. A. Jacobson Bever Avenue C. L. Fenner Fifth Avenue Ontario Canada Rainy Lake District

Victor Miss Dorothy Gwin Weds Miller Corman in Des Moines

Dorothy Gwin daughter of J L Gwin Victor and Miller Corman of Sioux City were married October 13 at University Church of Christ Des Moines by Rev Paul E Becker. Attendants were Wilbur Corman Des Moines. Gwin trained at University Hospital Iowa City and Corman studies accountancy at University. They plan to live in Iowa.

Dorothy Gwin J. L. Gwin Victor Miller Corman Sioux City University Church of Christ Des Moines Paul E. Becker Wilbur Corman Gride University Hospital Iowa City Corman University Iowa Walter Ed Walter Scott Walter Pasadena Calif Walter Martin Gladbrook J. C. Walter Evelyn Martha Robert Martin Belle Plaines Marvin Walter Lyman Lee Grinnell Harry Martin Virginia Williamsburg Elmer Walter Deep River Frank Walter Guernsey Ellen Walter W. C. Walter Marjorie George Ketterling

Brooklyn Home Missionary Society Hosts Mrs Montgomery Tribute

The Brooklyn Home Missionary Society gave a compliment party for Mrs. William Montgomery at Mrs. Luther Newswander's home. Mrs. George Stone led the program. Attending guests included Mrs. Carl Garrison of Carrazoro NM, Mrs. Verne Wolfe of Rock Island, Mrs. Thomas Hammill of Conroy, and several Brooklyn residents.

Brooklyn Home Missionary Society William Montgomery Luther Nieswander George Stone Carl Garrison Carrazoro N. Mex Verne Wolfe Rock Island Thomas Hammill Con~roy Adella Carpenter Floyd Eichhorn J. A. Barnes Sam McAininch J. M. Snider Brooklyn

Maquoketa Bride Weds Dr William Ahlers in Sacred Heart Rite

Miss Mary Ann Seamonds daughter of Mrs Mabel Seamonds Maquoketa and Dr William Ahlers Sioux City son of Dr and Mrs F R Ahlers Lamotte were married Saturday at 10 am in Sacred Heart rectory Maquoketa Rev J A Mullen officiated Attendants Mary Ahlers and Owen Seamonds Bride wore brown crepe. bridesmaid rust crepe. Bride a 1933 Iowa State alumna and Hawkeye beauty queen. groom a 1933 Iowa State veterinary grad now junior meat inspector at Sioux City private home to be in Lamotte.

Mary Ann Seamonds Mabel Seamonds Maquoketa William Ahlers Sioux City F. R. Ahlers Lamotte Sacred Heart Catholic J. A. Mullen Mary Ahlers Owen Seamonds

Stanwood Women’s Club entertained with readings and guests

Mrs Hazel Spear and Mrs Gladys Hart read papers for the Stanwood Woman's club meeting. Guest Candace Somes Houser of Winner South Dakota attended. Mr and Mrs Harold La Plant were honored on their twentieth wedding anniversary at a surprise Monday event. Several members and guests attended. A miscellaneous shower for Evelyn Thomson was hosted by Mrs Will Thomson.

E. H. Anthony Woman's Club Hazel Spear Gladys Hart Candace Somes Houser Winner S. D Harold la Plant Pete Stanke Art Paist Hollyce Wilson Maggie Schick Ira Mackey Bruce Schick Steve Winchip Willis McGuire Paul Portewig E. A. Olan Ed Coleman Dorothy Tdelle O. FE. S Darrell Blayney Evelyn Thomson Will Thomson

Community clubs host events and plans announced

Wilton Junction hosted a Women’s Progressive club meeting at Mamie Martz home with associate hosts. Campfire girls in Tallahassee and Cheskca planning a public tea at McCartney cafe on Saturday October 27. Grace Reformed Church mission society to hold bank offering services tonight. The R N A held its annual masked Halloween party at the hall. St Mary’s Dramatic club met at Mary Dorothy McSwiggen’s home.

Women’s Progressive Club Mamie Martz Katherine Paul Margaret Carroll Gertrude Hetzler Amelia Doran Emma Reimers Tallahassee Cheskcamay Elmer Swanson McCartney Cafe Grace Reformed Church Missionary Society Dramatic Club St. Mary's Church Mary Dorothy McSwiggen

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