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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1939

Page

7

Halloween Party For Younger Set At Greene Home

Joanne Greene hosts the first seasonal Halloween party for younger set at 2009 Bever Avenue SE after school. Invitations urge costumes masks or wigs and a 4 30 arrival. A neighborhood treasure hunt supper and Halloween games follow with several girls and boys from Johnson School attending.

Joanne Greene R. W. Greene Bever Avenue SE Greene Home Jean Hartman Bessie Lou Rudzinski Mary Sue Ristine Barbara Burrell Margaret Curray Flora Mae Robinson Polly Green Patty White Rosemary Zachar Roberta Proctor Phyllis Potter Marilyn Burt Angeline Thomas Ilene Warner Billy Joan Sikora Jane Pardera Mary Ann McWilliams Mary Helen Armstrong Jacqueline Massey Nancy Frazee Jeanette Blaine Charlene Smothers Lois Ann Machemer

Salter Couple Back From Minneapolis Homecoming Visit

Mr and Mrs Chester D Salter of 503 Knollwood drive SE returned Sunday after visiting Minneapolis where they were guests of Mr and Mrs H Gerald Nordberg and attended Minnesota home coming festivities.

Chester D. Salter Knollwood Drive Minneapolis H. Gerald Nordberg Minnesota

Bridge Club Dinner at Montgomery Home

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Montgomery of 2336 Linden drive SE host a dinner Monday evening for members of their bridge club at their residence.

Neil Montgomery Linden Drive

Miss Mary Irene MacLaughlin Resumes Teaching Post

Miss Mary Irene MacLaughlin leaves Sunday to resume her teaching position at New Virginia after visiting her mother Mrs. L. E. MacLaughlin at 1611 Park Avenue SE over the weekend.

Mary Irene MacLaughlin New Virginia L. E. MacLaughlin 1611 Park Avenue SE

Neely Hill Hosts from Baltimore Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Neely Hill of 1945 B avenue NE welcomed Mrs Hill's father and brother over the weekend John H Butler and J Marshall Butler of Baltimore Maryland joined the family for the visit.

Neely Hill B Avenue NE

Surprise shower honors Miss Francis McGillicuddy

Miss Dolores Ament hosted at Ford Hopkins tea room on Friday evening to honor Francis McGillicuddy on her recent marriage to Marion J. Brewer. Bingo and fall color decor framed the event with many guests in attendance including Lillian Hartkemeyer Margaret Leehman Florence Lessinger Irene McGillicuddy Nadine Patterson and numerous Mesdames and Misses from area towns. Out of town visitors included Alice Ann Griffin and Mary Griffin of Iowa City along with J Donohue T J Donohue and P L Griffin of Parnell.

Dolores Ament al Bemer Jim Chiodini Jim McCracken Frank McGillicudy Ford Hopkins Tea Room Francis McGillicuddy Marion J. Brewer Lillian Hartkemeyer Margaret Leehman Florence Lessinger Irene McGillicuddy Nadine Patterson Lena Ament Don Bell Jim Brown Bob Brown George Cervenka Harry Cisler Ted Chermak John Coombs Joe de Groat Joe Douda Ray Goodwater John Graham Jack Krumbholtz Mae Lustic Peter McCracken Ray Nolan Mattie Sedgewick Marvin Sojka J. L. Walterick Alice Ann Mary Griffin Iowa City J. Donohue T. J. Donohue P. L. Griffin Parnell

Families Gather in Strawberry Point Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bartell and daughter Barbara Jean join Mrs. Homer Davis and children Mary and Roger for a weekend at 1302 Ellis Boulevard NW in the home of Mrs. Julia White and family.

Walter Bartell Barbara Jean Homer Davis Mary and Roger Strawberry Point Julia White Ellis Boulevard

Darlings Host and Honor Miss Hanson Visit

Mr and Mrs Wallace Darling entertained at their home 3010 Cottage Grove Ave SE for Miss Olive Hanson of Chicago who returned home Sunday afternoon after a weekend stay with Mr and Mrs Robert C Toms 2300 Grande Ave SE A group also motored to the Palisades for a Saturday hiking party during her visit.

Wallace Darling Cottage Grove Avenue SE Olive Hanson Chicago Robert C. Toms Grande Avenue SE Miss Hanson The Palisades

Dr and Mrs Chapman return from Chicago weekend

Dr and Mrs Robert M Chapman of 251 Twenty third Street Drive SE have returned after a weekend in Chicago. Mrs Chapman attended Ferry Hall seventieth anniversary while Dr Chapman went to the Northwestern Wisconsin football game on Saturday.

Robert M. Chapman Twenty-third Street Drive Chicago

Moon couple back from ten day eastern trip

Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Moon, 2340 Linden drive SE, returned Sunday after ten days in the east. Dr. Moon attended the American College of Surgeons meeting in Philadelphia and Mrs. Moon visited Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Files in Syracuse, New York.

B. J. Moon Linden Drive East

Van Winkles Host California Guests

Dr and Mrs Howard L Van Winkle of Seattle host Dr Van Winkles son and daughter in law from California. Mr and Mrs Howard B Van Winkle of Mount Shasta Calif arrive Monday morning to visit.

Mrs. van Winkle California Howard L. van Winkle Fifth Avenue SE Dr. van Winkle Howard B. van Winkle Mount Shasta Calif

Pleiades Society Homecoming Dinner Observed at Coe College

The Pleiads Society of Coe College held its homecoming dinner at Killian's tea room on Saturday evening with gold decor and a chrysanthemum centerpiece. Attendees included patronesses Mrs J B Hodgson and Mrs A E Chase, alumnae Jaroslava Holubova Violet Holtz Ruth Culbreth Geraldine Green Dr Blanche Houser Catherine Bowman Mrs H M Benninghoff Florence Dawson Maurine Hamblin of Cedar Rapids Lois Smith of Monticello Frankie Roudabush of Chelsea Grace Rich of Iowa City and active members Zula Cacek Mary Jane Flaherty Antoinette Vampola Mildred Fry and Maxine Fitzsimmons.

Actio Pleiades Society Coe College Killian’s J. B. Hodgson A. E. Chase Jaroslava Holubova Violet Holtz Ruth Culbreth Geraldine Green Blanche Houser Catherine Bowman H. M. Benninghoff Florence Dawson Maurine Hamblin Cedar Rapids Lois Smith Monticello Frankie Roudabush Chelsea Grace Rich Iowa City Zula Cacek Mary Jane Flaherty Antoinette Vampola Mildred Fry Maxine Fitzsimmons Miss Hamblin Miss Smith

Honor Elenora Erger At Dinner and Shower Event

Miss Helen Giltrap and Miss Neda Anderson host Monday evening at Mrs. Wurster's tea room for a dinner party and shower honoring Miss Elenora Erger on the eve of her October 30 marriage to C. Vernon Samuelson. Halloween decorations set the scene with guests from Metropolitan Supply including Kathryn Bibby, Margaret Coquillette, Dora King, Charles Jones, D. G. Isett, William Legg, C. V. Howe, Galen Peterson, George Toft, John Boner, Frank Sullivan, William Laubly and Roy Toft.

Helen Giltrap Neda Anderson Galen Peterson George Toft John Boner Frank Sullivan William Laubly Roy Toft

Apple Dinner Fetes Halloween Motif at Crissman Home

Mr and Mrs W L Crissman hosted an apple dinner at 1515 Fifth Avenue SE on a Saturday evening. Ten guests enjoyed a Halloween themed table with apples as ingredients in all dishes.

K.s. W.L. Crissman Fifth Avenue SE

Newcomers Bridge Luncheon Gathering

The Newcomers club will meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m in the Glow room of the Gas company for a bridge luncheon. Players will join bridge Chinese checkers and 500. All newcomers are welcome.

Gas Company

Hoff Family Heads to California for Winter

Mrs. B. J. Hoff and her daughter Mary Margaret have left their home at 1416 Bever Avenue SE to spend the winter in Los Angeles, California.

B. J. Hoff Bever Avenue Mary Margaret Los Angeles

Beta Sigma Phi Beta Iota Meets Tonight at Montrose Hotel

The Beta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will hold a 7 30 PM meeting tonight at the Montrose hotel. Members are urged to attend and discuss upcoming events.

Beta Iota Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel

Birthday Luncheon of First Christian Class Noted

The Three L class at First Christian church held its annual birthday luncheon Friday with sixty five members and guests seated at four cross shaped tables decorated for the four seasons. Speeches and songs accompanied by remarks honored Jane Boyd with proceeds aiding philanthropic work.

First Christian Church Tissie Dowden Carrie Thomas Lottie Kearn H. L. Nehls L. E. MacLaughlin Sue Crank United States Edith Reed Coe A. W. Coquillette Ozarks Keith Vawter Marion Ethel Kennedy Iowa City Frank Snart Wessington Springs S. C Scott Hammond Hammond Avenue Jane Boyd James McGowan James Myron H. L. Ireland Wilbur Ream

Hi Y Ette Clubs Barn Dance Draws Large Crowd

About 180 Hi Y Ette club members and guests attended a barn dance and barbecue at the Soutter barn on First Avenue at Cottage Grove SE. An orchestra in costume played for dancing while guests wore hillbilly outfits. Hot sandwiches and cider were served in the barn loft. Members in charge included Betty Jean Ensign, Leora Armstrong, Anna Mae Andresen, Violet Hanshaw, and Grace Gordon with helpers Maxine Shipton and others.

Soutter First Avenue Cottage Grove Avenue James Ensign Grace Gordon Inter-Club Council Betty Jean Ensign Roosevelt School Leora Armstrong Franklin Anna Mae Andresen Wilson Violet Hanshaw McKinley Maxine Shipton Joan Fulton Pauline Armstrong Virginia Hillock

Kappa Delta Sorority Anniversary Dinner at Coe College

Kappa Delta sorority at Coe College will host a dinner in the Coe grill Greene hall to celebrate the fortytwo year founding anniversary. Corinne Fahrney chapter president will lead the founders day service after dinner with Helen Kirkpatrick and Margaret Meyers overseeing arrangements.

Kappa Delta Sorority Coe College Coe Greene Hall Richmond Corrine Fahrney Helen Kirkpatrick Margaret Meyers

Frank Drexlers Leave Norcross Couple Heads Home

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drexler of Norcross Minnesota departed Sunday returning home after a week with Mrs. Drexler's mother and sister Mrs Harriet Shafer at 521 Sixteenth street NE and Mrs J H Clines at 1553 E avenue NE.

Frank Drexler Norcross Minn

Margaret Bottome circle to meet for dessert luncheon

The Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters will hold a dessert luncheon on Wednesday at 1 p.m. hosted by Mrs. A. E. Tappen at 1817 Seventh Avenue SE.

Margaret Bottome The King’s Daughters A. E. Tappen Seventh Avenue SE

Friendly Bridge Club Hosts Prizes At Mrs Blake Home

The Friendly Bridge Club met Friday afternoon at 1581 Second Avenue SE. Prizes were won by Mesdames E W Zeithammel Lee Slaughter and Blake.

Friendly Bridge Club Ethel Blake Second Avenue SE E. W. Zeithammel Lee Slaughter Blake

Mrs Earl Drake Visits Portland Parents

Mrs Earl Drake of Portland Oregon formerly Miss Elsie Tichy visits the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J Tichy at 812 Fourteenth Street SE.

Earl Drake Portland Ore Elsie Tichy Mrs. J. Tichy Fourteenth Street

Arthur P.T.A. Meeting on Sing a Song of Sixpence

The Arthur study group will meet at the school Wednesday at 2 p.m. The subject is Sing a Song of Sixpence. Mrs. John D'Arcy leads the session.

Arthur John D'Arcy

Cedar Rapids PTA Representatives Attend State Sioux City Convention

Cedar Rapids P T A members attended the state convention in Sioux City last week. Participants included Mrs. C. G. Barber Garfield Mrs. F. E. Luse Van Buren Mrs. Louis Jonas Wilson Mrs. George Heider Roosevelt Mrs. Wilson Fernow Kenwood Mrs. W. C. Waite Harrison Mrs. Neely Hill council president and Mrs. Robert Hess Marion.

Cedar Rapids Sioux City C. G. Barber Garfield F. E. Luse van Buren Louis Jonas Wilson George Heider Roosevelt Wilson Fernow Kenwood W. C. Waite Harrison Neely Hill Council Robert Hess Marion

Girl Reserve Mothers to Meet at YWCA

The Girl Reserve Mothers club resumes monthly meetings Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the YWCA. Guest speaker and discussion leader Mrs. Frederick G. Murray will discuss My Daughter's Choice of Friends. Mrs. Murray is a noted author and educator with wartime Hawaii journalism experience.

Girl Reserve Mothers’ Club Frederick G. Murray Murray Parent Education Parents Child Welfare National Kindergarten Association the Gazette

Lambda Chapter Hosts Pledges at Preferential Tea

Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi entertained new pledges at a preferential tea Sunday afternoon at Mrs. Pierre A. Tracy's home 507 Twenty third street NE. Decorations were yellow and white with chrysanthemums. Kathryn Marshall chapter president presided at the tea. pledges Marie McCann Jeanne Russett Helen Kroulik all of Cedar Rapids and Mary Ellen Forbes of Marion. Ardyce Hanson recently moved from Spencer affiliated with Lambda and welcomed at the tea.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Pierre A. Tracy Twenty-third Street Kathryn Marshall Marie McCann Jeanne Russett Helen Kroulik Cedar Rapids Mary Ellen Forbes Marion Ardyce Hanson Spencer Lambda

Woman's Club Music Program Slated for Wednesday

A program for the Woman's Club Music Department meeting was published with an omission. The Spanish air Juanita, to be sung by Mrs. H. E. Rosenberg, was left out of the Sundey issue of The Gazette.

Juanita H. E. Rosenberg The Woman's Club Sundey Gazette

Mrs Armeson Visits for Coe-Cornell Game in Madison

Mrs William Armeson of Madison South Carolina spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs C A Pope at 1840 Fourth Avenue SE. She attended the Coe Cornell football game with the hosts.

William Armeson Madison S. C C. A. Pope Fourth Avenue SE Coe-Cornell

Johnson and Crew Wed at Little Brown Church

Mr and Mrs J E Crew announce the marriage of their son Jack Crew of Moline Illinois to Lillian Johnson of Rock Island. The ceremony occurred Saturday at the Little Brown church in Nashua with Rev William Kent officiating. The couple will reside at 2425 Twenty second Avenue Rock Island. Mr Crew works for John Deere in East Moline.

J. E. Crew D Avenue Jack Crew Moline Lillian Johnson Rock Island Little Brown Church Nashua William Kent Crew Twenty-second Avenue Mr. Crew John Deere Company East Moline

Honor Miss Rennekamp Shower Honors Bride-Elect

Miss Leonore Rennekamp, who will marry Gregory Ellis on November 4, was celebrated at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Russell Bowlus and Mrs. Irene Campbell at the Bowlus home. Prizes went to Mrs. Betty Buchanan, Mrs. Joseph Urban, and Miss Betty Whyte. gifts included kitchen utensils.

Leonore Rennekamp Gregory Ellis Russell Bowlus Irene Campbell Bowlus Betty Buchanan Joseph Urban Betty Whyte Rennekamp Vera Bailey Fred Bowlus Billie Hauser Libbie Nechville

Graduate Nurses Club Dinner Meeting at Roosevelt Hotel

The Graduate Nurses' club will host guest night dinner Thursday at 6 p.m. in the Roosevelt hotel continental grill. Hostesses Mrs. Mavis Robinson and Mrs. H. L. Van Winkle will assist with reservations by Wednesday morning.

Graduate Nurses’ Club Roosevelt Hotel Continental Grill Mavis Robinson Dial 5602 H. L. van Winkle Dial 4407

Irene Douglas Circle Holds Wednesday Luncheon

Irene Douglas circle meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at Mrs. G. W. Higbee home 1832 Second Avenue SE for a luncheon. Mrs. W. E. Hampton and Mrs. A. G. Heim will assist.

Irene Douglas The King’s Daughters G. W. Higbee Second Avenue SE W. E. Hampton A. G. Heim

Catholic Book Club Dessert Luncheon Meeting

The Catholic Book Club will meet Tuesday at 1 15 p m for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs J F McRaith at 361 Woodland Drive SE Mrs J H Bormann will review A Test of Heritage by L J Gallagher S J

The Catholic Book Club J. F. McRaith Woodland Drive J. H. Bormann L. J. Gallagher S. J

Cheskchamay Group Plans Halloween Party and Needlework Talk

The Cheskchamay Camp Fire group met at Mrs. Marson’s home on Thursday. They learned songs, planned a Halloween party, and discussed articles for the Needlework Guild.

Cheskchamay

Additional Presidents for Needlework Guild Named

In addition to those listed in Sunday's Gazette other presidents are Mrs. C. W. Bingham in charge of section No 3 honorary president of the local guild Miss Anna Calderwood in charge of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club and Mrs A W Doubrasky head of section No 25 for the Cedar Rapids Needlework Guild gathering to close November 1.

Cedar Rapids Needlework Guild C. W. Bingham Anna Calderwood

Gamma chapter meeting of ESA set for Tuesday

The Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the YWCA.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Hazardous Conditions Removed At Honeymead Plant

An investigating committee reported to the city council that all hazardous conditions at Honeymead Products, 850 Tenth Street SW, have been remedied. The fire hazard stemmed from soybean oil extraction using a volatile solvent. A separate report urged eliminating solvent entry into the sewer system.

Honeymead Products Company Tenth Street E. P. Kohout R. L. Blahnik O. L. Leefers H. F. Martin Felix O'Donnell Kohout Frank Young Honeymead

Children urged to vaccinate during Smallpox Prevention Days

Linn county medical society promotes a November campaign to vaccinate children and adults against smallpox. Vaccination is described as a pain free procedure with minimal side effects, and parents are advised to start before the first birthday and continue through school milestones.

Linn County County Medical Society County Society Iowa State Medical Society Iowa State Department of Health

Also Mentioned on This Page

Joanne Johnson School Co. D. Salters Neil Montgomerys New Virginia Baltimore Mrs. White Lydia & Pinkham Lydie E. Pinkham Mrs. Chapman Mrs. Moon Pleialfs Society Honor Elenora Erger W. L. Crissmans Beta Iota Chapter L. L. Dolson Chiropractor C. R. Sav. Bank Bldg First Christian Class Frank Drexlers Mrs. Earl Drake P.T.A. Meetings C. A. Popes Flapper By Sylvia Miss Rennekamp Cheskchamay Group Life Insurand Consult Montgomery Northwestern Mutual van Campen Heilner Famous Game and Fishing Authority Bie Elem Rte Reynalds Tobaccs Commineta Saiem, Norta Carona
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