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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1936

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Local Players Win Honors In Par Contract Series

Bridge players dominated the second of four par contract games at the Roosevelt hotel. Section A winners were Mrs. Frank C. Byers and Mrs. H. J. Robertson plus Mrs. George E. Beattie and Mrs. Carl F. Jordan. Section B victors were Mrs. R. J. Vorkoper and Mrs. A. H. Boileau along with Mrs. W. M. Jayne and Mrs. C. A. Stout. Thirty six players from Waterloo, Rock Island, Davenport, Cedar Falls and Iowa City competed. Third in the series will be November 17 at the Roosevelt hotel, sponsored by Mrs. Oliver Longueville and Mrs. S. P. Moore.

Roosevelt Hotel Frank C. Byers H. J. Robertson George E. Beattie Carl F. Jordan R. J. Vorkoper A. H. Boileau W. M. Jayne C. A. Stout Iowa City Waterloo Rock Island Davenport Cedar Falls Oliver Longueville S. P. Moore

Rochester Woman Honored Guest at Boyd Tea

Mrs. John A. MacIntosh of Rochester N Y was the guest of honor at a tea given Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs W R Boyd 9 Blake Terrace SE Decorations featured fall flowers and the tea table centerpiece a bouquet of red pink and white roses

John A. MacIntosh Rochester N. Y W. R. Boyd Blake Terrace SE Boyd

Royal Holbrooks Honor Mrs Berkebile at Dinner

Mr and Mrs Royal Holbrooks host a dinner Wednesday evening at 1420 Second avenue SE to honor Mrs T A Berkebile of Monterey Park California visiting Mrs O C Olney at 2003 Glenway drive SE. Nine of Mrs Berkebiles friends attend.

Royal Holbrook Second Avenue SE T. A. Berkebile Monterey Park Calif O. C. Olney Glenway Drive

Modern Reading Club Luncheon Reviews I Am the Fox

Mrs. C. V. Lehman hosted the Modern Reading club at her 2030 Fifth Avenue SE home for a noon luncheon. Mrs. Karl P. Blaise reviewed I Am the Fox by Winifred Van Etten, with Mrs. E. J. North assisting the hostess.

C. V. Lehman Fifth Avenue SE Modern Reading Club Karl P. Blaise I Am the Fox Winifred van Etten E. J. North

Delta Delta Delta Holds Picnic and Meeting at Beardsley Home

Fifteen members of the Delta Delta Delta alliance gathered Tuesday evening for a picnic supper and business meeting at the home of Miss Betty Beardsley on Linden drive SE.

Delta Delta Delta Alliance Betty Beardsley Linden Drive

Weekend guests depart after visit with Mrs. Jessie Johnson

Left after a weekend stay at 309 M avenue NW are Mr and Mrs Peter Johnson and their son Dudley from Gray Mr and Mrs Henry Owen and their daughter Irma Hanson from Audubon Dalton Borkowski also from Audubon Glenn Johnson from Marshalltown also left Mr Borkowski and Glenn Johnson were guests of Mr and Mrs Emory Tylee and children Francine and Billy

Jessie Johnson M Avenue NW Peter Johnson Henry Owen Dudley Gray Irma Hanson Dalton Borkowski Audubon Glenn Johnson Marshalltown Borkowski Emory Tylee Francine Billy

Seventh Birthday of Robert Melsha Jr at Ellis Boulevard

Mrs. Robert Melsha hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her son Robert Melsha Jr on his seventh birthday. Twelve guests attended including James Usher Robert Pierson Donald Bennett Dick Bennett Jackie Dorland Robert Heaton Walter Broussard Jackie Broussard Nickie Stark Joe Hubbard Leon Melsha and Kenneth Melsha.

Robert Melsha Ellis Boulevard Robert, Jr James Usher Robert Pierson Donald Dick Bennett Jackie Dorland Robert Heaton Walter Jackie Broussard Nickie Stark Joe Hubbard Leon Kenneth Melsha

Mount Mercy glee club elects new officers

Mary Louise Jacobs is elected president of the Mount Mercy glee club. Other officers include Geraldine Rabe as vice president Dorothea Foster as secretary Peggy OBrien as treasurer and Mary Dudgeon and Mary Jane Ameche as librarians. Sister Mary de Lourdes serves as supervisor.

Mary Louise Jacobs Mount Mercy Glee Club Geraldine Rabe Dorothea Foster Peggy O'Brien Mary Dudgeon Mary Jane Ameche Sister Mary de Lourdes

Grace Walpole Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon

Mrs. John Gilmore entertained members of Grace Walpole circle of the King's Daughters at 216 Johns on Avenue NW for a dessert luncheon Monday. Reports of the state convention were shared by Mrs. Harold Ross Mrs. Edwin C. Nelson and Mrs. R. I. Horton.

John Gilmore Johns Grace Walpole The King’s Daughters Harold Ross Edwin C. Nelson R. I. Horton

Cultus Club to Meet Thursday at Howe Home

The Cultus club will hold its meeting on Thursday at 2 30 p m at Mrs W C Howe’s residence 2219 Ridgewood Terrace SE.

Cultus Club W. C. Howe Ridgewood Terrace SE

Kofron Leaves for San Francisco for Indefinite Stay

George J. Kofron of 252 Twenty fourth avenue SW departed Sunday for San Francisco California where he will stay indefinitely.

George J. Kofron Twentyfourth Avenue San Francisco Calif

Legion Auxiliary To Meet At Lisbon

Delegates from the American Legion auxiliary to Hanford Post No. 5 plan trips for the second district conference in Lisbon Friday. Registration opens at 10 a.m. Mrs. C. C. Heipinger will preside with speakers Mrs. P. A. Lainson and Mrs. M. Myrton Skelly. Transportation is arranged for members who call by Thursday noon.

American Legion Hanford Post No. 5 Lisbon C. C. Heipinger Clinton P. A. Lainson Council Bluffs National Department M. Myrton Skelly Des Moines F. C. Parrish Mesdames Parrish Gilbert Martin Harry Gunderson Roy Decker John Kadlee, Jr W. J. Euken Robert Vesely A. H. Treichler J. P. Winn R. Adams F. G. Rieman F. W. Kopp L. Schirm Charles Penningroth L. V. Koch W. Payn H. Bowers Walter Kansky Robert Erickson

Chi Omega Mothers Club Meets Friday Lunch

Chi Omega Mothers Club will meet Friday at 1 p.m. for a covered dish luncheon at the sorority rooms. Hostesses will be Mrs. Ernest B. Hauser, Mrs. John Burge and Mrs. Murray Fawcett.

Chi Omega Mothers’ Club Ernest B. Hauser John Burge Murray Fawcett

Mrs Sommers Celebrates 68th Birthday With Family

Mrs George Sommers of 257 Twenty fourth avenue SW marked her sixty eighth birthday on Sunday in a family gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Sommers and numerous children and grandchildren from the extended family.

George Sommers Twenty-fourth Avenue K. W. Schloss Patricia Pauline Paul John Jean Richard Roger al Lewis al, Jr George Sommers, Jr Marion G. A. Clark Betty Jo Ann Bobby William Sommers L. A. Edmonds Jacqueline Catherine Leslie L. L. Bishop Ray le Gallyne Bernard James Krabacher W. D. Shank

Birthday surprise for Julius Krumm at Ely road home

A group of Cedar Rapids friends and relatives surprised Julius Krumm on his birthday Sunday at his Ely road residence. Guests included Mr and Mrs Julius Krumm and family, Mr and Mrs Walter Creightner and daughter Shirley, Mr and Mrs Clifford Fox and daughter Joan, Mr and Mrs Herman Stolte, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Schirm and Mr and Mrs John W Svoboda, plus Mr and Mrs William Benish and their family, Mr and Mrs Charles Jirsa and their family.

Julius Krumm Ely Road Walter Creightner Shirley Clifford Fox Joan Herman Stolte Lawrence Schirm John W. Svoboda Cedar Rapids William Ben

Iowa Camping Association Section Meets This Saturday

The fall meeting of the Iowa section of the American Camping Association will be held at the Roosevelt hotel Saturday starting at 10:30 am. Attendees expected from Des Moines Ottumwa Mt. Vernon Iowa City Dubuque Marshalltown Indianola Clinton Davenport Waterloo and Cedar Rapids.

Iowa American Camping Association Roosevelt Hotel Des Moines Ottumwa Mt. Vernon Iowa City Dubuque Marshalltown Indianola Clinton Davenport Waterloo Cedar Rapids Marjorie Camp Physical Education Department University of Iowa Elizabeth Bender Jane Boyd Charles R. Keyes Cornell College N. Harold West Ariana A. Burr Camp Fire Girls West Bender

Cedar Rapids BPW Club Steak Fry At Bever Park

Fifty members of the Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women's club attended a steak fry Tuesday at Bever Park. Social committee chair Miss Margaret McKnight led arrangements with helpers Ollie Larson Laura Sabroe Altana Burr Ida McQuin Lucille Gove and Mrs Clare Nichols. Health committee chair Miss Viola Hanry was assisted by Altana Burr Margaret Pratt Josephine Hexdall Evelyn Hyde and Marguerite Hammond.

Cedar Rapids

Mrs Gray Hosts Tuesday Study Club Tea

Mrs Ralph D Gray hosted the Tuesday Study Club at 1624 Third Avenue Tuesday afternoon. After the business meeting Mrs J A Yessler discussed current events and Mrs R M De Castello reviewed I Remember I Remember by Cyrenus Cole. Mrs W E Curtis presided at the tea table after the program.

Ralph D. Gray Third Avenue SE J. A. Yessler R. M. de Castello Cyrenus ‘Cole W. E. Curtis

Reception Acknowledges New Minister Russell Phillips

More than 100 members of St James Methodist church attended a reception in the church dining room for Rev Russell Phillips Mrs Phillips and their son Richard The event featured guest ministers from nearby churches, a program with prayers songs readings solos and corsages for honored guests.

St. James Methodist Church Russell Phillips George Vavra M. T. Daywitt Ladies Aid Frank Bingham Fred Samek Viola Haworth Epworth League Ed Carson Waery George Triebel Milo Savel Foster Boal Carl Whipple Charles Snyder Elaine Graham Gordon Barger Phillips

Honored at Shower for Mrs Erma Voracek’s Daughter

Mrs. Anton Voracek of Western hosted a Sunday shower at her home for her daughter Mrs. Kenneth Benesh the former Miss Erma Voracek. Many relatives and friends from Cedar Rapids Troy Mills Swisher Iowa City and Guernsey attended along with extended Benesh and Voracek families.

Anton Voracek Western Kenneth Benesh Erma Voracek William Benesh Lloyd, Louise Marie Cedar Rapids LaVerne McAtee Doris Jean Troy Mills Joe Spina Joe Hejkal Louisa William Divish Lillian Charles Joe Practor Martha Joe Simon Mary Jane Donald Leona Adeline Lenard Jansa Helen Adeline Dorothy Mae Thomas Nesbitt

Legion Auxiliary Fashion Show Bridges Fashion-Bridge Party

About 600 attendees joined a Legion Auxiliary event at Newman’s store in Hanford with a fashion show in eleven divisions. Models presented children's apparel, ski suits, hostess pajamas, sport and dinner wear, fur pieces, and bridal outfits while prizes and door gifts circulated. Proceeds benefit the auxiliary.

Newman’s American’ Legion Hanford Post No. 5 Janice Swab Helen Henshall Jacqueline McLaughlin Marlyn Chapman Norma Lee Haegg Donna Franks Dora Sanders Faye Johnson LaVon Buchanan Florence Jayne Grace Goldberg Lillian Mabee Mary Files Roberta Crapnell Barbara Lindsay Frances Fleagle Annie Laura Davidson Dorothy Whipple Jeanne Hatfield Evelyn Tow Miss Davidson Miss Buchanan Misses Hatfield and Files Bezdek Birch Greenhouse Jerry Dytert John E. Lapes Newport and Son Legion Auxiliary F. C. Parrish R. F. Erickson Walter Kansky Gilbert Martin Sam Christensen Auxiliary

Newcomers Bridge Tea Thursday at Montrose Hotel

All newcomers to the city are invited to a bridge tea Thursday in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel. Auction and contract bridge will start at 2 p.m. Hosts include Mesdames Paxson Autfillisch Benson Stevenson Portwood Stewart and Hansen.

Montrose Hotel W. L. Paxson J. W. Autfillisch Raymond Benson G. S. Stevenson H. C. Portwood Ford Stewart R. Y. Hansen

St Wenceslaus C Y O Halloween Dance Planned

The St Wenceslaus parish C Y O opens its social season with a Halloween jamboree dance on Oct 29. Novelties refreshments and Halloween decor planned. Tables may be reserved. Emil Bartosh is general chairman. Tickets available from any C Y O member.

St. Wenceslaus Parish Emil Bartosh

Emeline Morrow Weds Leo Miner In Calvary Baptist Ceremony

Miss Emeline Morrow daughter of Mr and Mrs Claire Morrow and Leo L Miner son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Miner were married Monday evening at Calvary Baptist church parsonage by Rev R V Clearwaters. The couple will reside at 720 E avenue. Guests included the Morrows Visheks Schultz and the Miners.

Wilma Louvar Joseph Louvar Solon James W. Bowersox J. E. Bowersox Shueyville Irene Marek Edward Maryk Darlene Novotny Bobby Novotny Edward K. Matyk Leo Fordyce Donald Witousek Western Mrs. Bowersox Emeline Morrow Claire Morrow Rockford Road Leo L. Miner Clifford Miner Fifteenth Street Calvary Baptist Church R. V. Clearwaters Harold Betzer Mrs. Miner Grant High School Miner Davis Dairy Company 720 E Avenue Milo Vishek Milo Danny Emma Schultz Donald Miner Agnes Miner Dorothy Eaton

Polk PTA Hosts Benefit Bridge Party at Montrose Hotel

The Polk P T A sponsors a benefit bridge party Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Montrose hotel. Reservations may be made by Mrs. Gee McKeeby by dialing 29841.

Polk P. T. A Montrose Hotel Gee. McKeeby Dial

Kinsleys Leave After Visiting McGregor Family

Mr and Mrs R G Kinsley of McGregor depart Wednesday after a several day visit with Dr and Mrs J D Kinsley at 1556 A Avenue NE.

R. G. Kinsley McGregor J. D. Kinsley A Avenue NE

Mothers of Senior High Club Members Meet

Thirty mothers of Senior High club members at St. Paul’s Methodist church gathered Tuesday for a tea in the church parlors. The program led by Mrs. Parkes featured piano pieces by Mrs. Pratt, welcome by Mrs. Hill, response by Mrs. Pratt, a vocal solo by Mrs. Sanborn with accompaniment by Mrs. Gerhardt, and an outline of senior work by Miss Pownall.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church E. S. Parkes E. C. Pratt H. M. Hill Pratt C. R. Sanborn L. R. Gerhardt Bertha Pownall A. W. Plock E. A. Rossiter Milo Vanous E. D. Jack A. A. Brooks

Housewife Beautiful lecture given at Cedar Rapids club

Mrs M E Johnson with Miss Florence Kresensky of Iowa City presented a lecture and demonstration titled The Housewife Beautiful at a Cedar Rapids Woman's club meeting. Mrs Elton L Yeager played piano and Mrs T H De Wees sang with accompaniment by Mrs Yeager. Luncheon hostesses included Mrs W P Rohrbach Mrs Gilbert S Thompson and Mrs L C Jefferis.

M. E. Johnson Florence Kresensky Iowa City American Home Department Cedar Rapids

Kenwood PTA to Honor Teachers at Friday Dinner

Mothers of Kenwood school pupils will entertain teachers at a dinner Friday at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium.

Kenwood P. T. A Kenwood School

Louise Leibert circle hosts dessert luncheon in Des Moines

Mrs. Howard M. Benninghoff entertained the Louise Leibert circle of the Kings Daughters at her home on B avenue NW. Mrs. George Serovy reported on the state convention and a rummage sale was planned for Oct 30. Mrs. O J Elsenbast attended and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Robert M Chapman’s home on Twenty-third street drive SE.

Howard M. Benninghoff Louise Leibert The King’s Daughters B Avenue NW George Serovy O. J. Elsenbast Robert M. Chapman Twenty-third Street Drive

Junior Hadassah Meeting Plans Thanksgiving Dance

Junior Hadassah will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Montrose hotel. Rabbi David Polish will recount his trip to Palestine. Plans for the annual Thanksgiving evening dance on November 25 will be made.

Junior Hadassah Montrose Hotel David Polish Palestine

Man Poses as Debtor Pays Devlin Account

The Hall Ekfelt Co. reports a man who identified as James P. Devlin paid a $3.24 balance on Devlin account with a $15 check at 6 to 7 p.m. Saturday. The check bounced at Merchants Bank as no account. the signer claimed not to tender it, while J. P. Devlin denied issuing the check. The recipient, about 30, 5 ft 10 in, 155 lb, dark complexion, wore a dark suit and hat.

Hall Ekfelt Company Third Avenue SE James P. Devlin Devlin Chheck Merchants Bank J. P. Devlin Eighth Street SE J. R. Lappin

Monticello Man Sought in $250 Wife Larceny Case

Sheriff R D Cooley of Jones County asked Cedar Rapids police to seize C J Wilkens of Monticello who allegedly took $250 from his wife and boarded a bus to Cedar Rapids en route to Chicago. He is described as about 40, 5'11" in a gray suit tan hat and carrying a brown black bag. A Jones County larceny warrant was issued.

R. D. Cooley Jones County Cedar Rapids C. J. Wilkens Monticello Cooley Wilkens Chicago

Funeral services for Frank E. Sejnoha set Thursday

Funeral services for Frank E. Sejnoha will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Janeba and Brosh chapel, conducted by Theodore B. Hlubucek. Burial will follow at Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday evening.

Frank E. Sejnoha Janeba and Brosh Theodore B. Hlubucek Bohemian National Cemetery

John E Newton Funeral Services in Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for John E Newton former Cedar Rapids resident who died in Los Angeles will be held at Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday under Crescent lodge No 25 A F and A M Burial will be in Linwood cemetery The body arrives early Thursday All Master Masons to meet at the Masonic hall at 1 30 p.m. Thursday to attend the services.

John E. Newton Cedar Rapids Los Angeles Turner Chapel Crescent Lodge No A. F A. M Linwood Cemetery Masonic Hall

Battleground outlook widens from Illinois to the East

Chicago report by Lyle C. Wilson shows three campaign managers agree the presidential battleground runs from Illinois east through the lake states to the Atlantic. Alf Landon is favored to win the northeast and lake states, with Ohio a key swing, while Lemke's presence could disrupt Roosevelt.

Lyle C. Wilson Chicago Lake States Atlantic Seaboard John D. M. Hamilton Republican Lake Michigan Alf M. Landon Ohio Mississippi Rivers Hamilton Kansas Nebraska Washington Wyoming South Dakota New Mexico Utah Colorado Wisconsin West Virginia Roosevelt Illinois James A. Farley New York John Nystul Union Party Farley New England Gov Landon Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Lemke House of Representatives Nystal United States Mr. Roosevelt Gov. Landon

Readlyn Matriarch of 366 Descendants Laid to Rest

Funeral services were held in Readlyn Iowa for Mrs. John Matthias 98 renowned for a reported 366 living descendants. She survived ten of her thirteen children 78 grandchildren 237 great grandchildren and 41 great great grandchildren.

Readlyn John Matthias United States Matthias

Marion News 400 Hear Story Teller at Lincoln School

Four hundred children enjoyed Mrs. Sarah Fink of Des Moines as she narrated Aladdin and other tales at a Lincoln school auditorium program a Parent-Teacher benefit. Mrs. Mekota led the committee. candy sales supported the dental group led by Mrs. LeRoy Benedict.

Sarah Fink Des Moines Lincoln School

Grangers Honored At Surprise Silver Wedding Picnic

A group of friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Granger with a silver wedding anniversary celebration Monday evening. Covers were set for fourteen and the guests spent the night playing bridge.

A. E. Granger

Community Notices and Social Gatherings in Marion Area

Mrs G N Clark returns from Mason City visit to Ed Sigfred home. Ladies Aid honored Clara Wilson and Max Voris at a Monday farewell party hosted by L A Klump with 33 guests. A Democratic rally featuring John Redmond set for Oct 30 at the American Legion hall. K B B class picnic supper hosted by Catherine Cheadle in Marion with 33 attendees. Dorothy Haffa addressed Lions at Michel tea room as Europe summer memory noted. Various visits and guests listed from Marion, Cedar Rapids, and Davenport.

Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church Clara Wilson Seattle Max Voris Washington L. A. Klump John Redmond Linn County American Legion Hall Catherine Cheadle Frank Strothers Methodist Church A. E. Blinks E. T. Gough Irma Steen Julia Ames Rose Wilcox Vera Beall Miss Schweitzer John Clay Marion Opal Gordon Freda Gordon Cedar Rapids Dorothy Haffa Europe Lions Club Michel Tea Room Gretchen Mentzer This City J. P. Williams Whittier L. C. Reeves Santa Monica Calif

Mt. Pleasant Man Heads Veterinarians

Dr. C. E. Hunt of Mount Pleasant was elected president of the Eastern Iowa Veterinary association during the twenty third annual meeting at the Montrose hotel. He succeeds Dr. William S. O'Brien of Ryan with Dr. C. A. Stewart named vice president and Dr. J. J. Strandberg reelected secretary treasurer. A new attendance record was set with 175 registrations by noon Wednesday including 85 women.

C. E. Hunt Mount Pleasant Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association Montrose Hotel Hunt William S. O’brien Ryan C. A. Stewart Tripoli J. J. Strandberg Belle Plaine J. H. Krichel Keokuk R. E. Elson Vinton W. H. Swart Zendruber Weilman Fred J. Crow Iowa City P. V. Neuzil Blairstown

Deer antlers shed by members of their family

The text states that deer relatives such as elk moose and reindeer shed their antlers while cattle buffalo and antelope possess horns. This distinguishes antler bearing species from horn bearing ones.

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