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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1934

Page

4

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Eckert at Cedar Rapids Home

A surprise Sunday dinner celebrated Mrs Charlotte Eckert s seventy fifth birthday at her eldest daughter s country home in Coggan. Forty five guests attended including eight children sixteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren plus two of her brothers.

Charlotte Eckert Oakland Avenue F. L. Main Coggan Bess Eckert Lee Eckert Archie Eckert Rollo Charlotte Lloyd Eckert Herbert Ula Eckert Dorothy Bob Cedar Rapids George Robertson Chicago Harold Paul Lee Ed Chambers Mary Beulah Masonville Frank Detlefson Leroy Kenneth Manchester Harlan Reese Bernard Wilma Phyllis Troy Mills Rose Barber Florence Marjorie Waterloo George Hackbarth Inez Bernice Lawrence Venner E. EB. Burrows Will Burrows Dows

University plant expert speaks to Woman's club on flowers

Dr H D Harrington of the Iowa University botany department addressed about 250 Woman's club members on the intellectual and practical value of studying flowers. He outlined ten study lines from naming native and cultivated flowers to seed dormancy and pollination. The program featured garden-themed decor, singing by Washington high school, and remarks by Mrs L L Owen.

H. D. Harrington University of Iowa Woman's Club Henry J. Hromek Jeader L. L. Owen Harrington Bohumil Shimek Darold Jack Virs Hromek Rhea A J Baumhoeefener W Klinger Owen

Lillian Kohl Weds Arthur Moenck in Chicago Ceremony

Announcement of Miss Lillian Kohl daughter of Mr and Mrs Lowell Kohl Martelle marrying Arthur Moenck of Anamosa. The ceremony occurred in Chicago October 6 with cousins of the bride present. Kohl a 1931 Martelle Consolidated School graduate now teaches in Jones County. Moenck is son of Mr and Mrs Gerhardt Moenck near Anamosa. Tru-Art cut Mrs Arthur Moenck.

Lillian Kohl Lowell Kohl Martelle Arthur Moenck Anamosa Chicago Martelle Consolidated School Jones County Cornnell College Mount Vernon West Corners Moenck Gerhardt Moenck

Mooseheart Day Observed At Joint Moose Meeting

A group of Women of the Moose and Loyal Order of Moose members held a picnic supper Monday evening to observe Mooseheart day. Tables featured garden flowers and crystal candleholders. Mooseheart day on Oct 27 marks Mooseheart’s founding in 1913 and the birth of director general James J. Davis.

Fillmore School Radio Study Group Meets Wednesday

The elementary radio study group of Fillmore school will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs C H Newman 1008 B avenue NW. All mothers are invited to attend. Following the study hour the executive committee and the finance committee will hold special meetings.

Fillmore School C. H. Newman B Avenue NW

Mrs. George Vavra Hosts Harrison School Radio Group

Mrs. George Vavra will host the pre school radio listening group of Harrison school district at her home 1674 Ellis boulevard NW on Tuesday at 8 p.m.

George Vavra Harrison School District Ellis Boulevard

Jolly Dozen Club Meeting With Mrs Ben Tait

The Jolly Dozen club plans a Wednesday 2 p.m. gathering hosted by Mrs. Ben Tait at 1722 Blake Boulevard SE.

Jolly Dozen Club Ben Tait Blake Boulevard

Junior Hadassah Plans Dance and Halloween Party

Junior Hadassah will meet Wednesday at 8 pm at the Montrose hotel to plan a Thanks Ring dance on November 28. The group will also host a Halloween party at the end of the month.

Junior Hadassah Montrose Hotel

Lint announces marriage of Tos Virginia to Claire Oxley

Mr and Mrs C A Lint of Shellsburg announce the marriage of their daughter Tos Virginia to Claire J Oxley of Cedar Rapids. The double wedding of the Oxleys and Virgil Leidighs occurred in Aledo Illinois on May 22 1934 with Judge V Mobry officiating. Attending were Mr and Mrs Howard Boxwell of Mount Vernon. The Oxleys will live on Cedar Rapids and the Leidighs at Robins.

C A. Lint Shellsburg Tos Virginia Claire J. Oxley Cedar Rapids Oxley Virgil Lehdigh Aledo, Il V. Mobry Howard Boxwell Mount Vernon Mro Leidigh Robins

Birthday celebration for Gaureen Sur day at the Martin home

Mrs John Martin hosted Gaureen Sur day for her tenth birthday at 2705 Outlook SW. Afternoon games and refreshments followed, with guests including Florence Sonka, Rose Marie Jun, Jean Lastuvka, and several Milota and Popelar family members.

John Martin Gaureen Surday Martin Home Vlendon Sparling Tom Poupelar Jacob Buran Florence Sonka Rose Marie Jun Jean Lastuvka Charles Havick Charles Jungman Tiffy Dilouky Lumi Burian Charles Fisher Bobby Fisher Eddie Milota Raymond Milota Robert Martin Kenneth Popelar Jimmie Sramelk

Hattison elementary studs group meeting announced

The elementary students group at Hattison School will meet Wednesday at 7 30 pm with Mire Ducie Trimble. W116 J Avenue NWAU mothers of the district are invited to attend.

Studs Hattison School Verne Mire Ducie Trimble

Perkins Family Visit In Mrs Petranek Home

Mr and Mrs Walter Perkins of Chicago and their family visiting en route to Los Angeles spent last weekend with Mrs Rudolph Petranek at 727 Second Street SW, the mother of Mrs Perkins.

Walter Perkins Chicago Los Angeles Calif Perkins Rudolph Petranek Second Street

Misses Cherry Honor Sister At Luncheon

The Misses Agatha and Nell Cherry hosted a luncheon at the Country Club at noon today for their sister Mrs. George Lutgerding of Phoenix Arizona. Guests included Mrs. Herbert T. Cherry of Tama and Mrs. Ralph Stevens of Maquoketa. Bronze and yellow chrysanthemums decorated tables. forty five guests attended.

Agatha Nell Cherry Third Avenue SE Country Club George Lutgerding Phoenix Ariz Herbert T. Cherry Tama Ralph Stevens Maquoketa

P E O Chapter GM Meeting at Mrs Shonka Home

Thirty members attended a meeting Monday evening at 325 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE. Mrs H J Brownlee reviewed H G Wells fiction while Mrs Earl B Delzell sang songs. Mrs Roy E Curray led the program with Mrs L A Kessler assisting.

S. V. Shonka Twenty-fifth Street Drive H. J. Brownlee H. G. Wells Earl B. Delzell Roy E. Curray L. A. Kessler

Card party sponsored by Rebecca Alexander tent No 14

The Rebecca Alexander tent No 14 Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War sponsors a card party Friday at 8 p.m. in the Memorial building. Bridge and 500 will be played with prizes at each table. Refreshments served. Reservations to Mrs Joseph Kust at 25698.

Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Veterans of the Memorial Building Joseph Kust

Krebs Family Reunion Held At Mrs Krebs Home

The children of Lucy M. Krebs of 3520 First Avenue E gathered at her home Sunday for a family reunion. Attending were Leland P. Krebs and his wife from Quincy Illinois with their children James Norton Leland Paul and Carolyn. Claude G. Krebs and his wife with sons William Paul John Carlton and Arthur Thomas. and Mildred S. Krebs from Cedar Rapids.

Lucy M. Krebs First Avenue E Leland P. Krebs Quincy, Il James Norton Leland Paul Carolyn Claude G. Krebs William Paul John Carlton Arthur Thomas Mildred S. Krebs Cedar Rapids

Social visit at the Ebel home on Sev enteenth Street NE

Recent guests at Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Ebel's home 1059 Seventeenth Street NE included Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ebel and family and James Ebel with Elouise Hanson, all from Waterloo, plus Mr. and Mrs. J. Franks and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Anton, from La Porte City.

R. L. Ebel Seventeenth Street L. A. Ebel James Ebel Elouise Han Waterloo J. Franks Raymond Anton la Porte City

Keane school workers parish dinner at St Patrick's

About 1 500 attended the dinner held in the church auditorium Sunday hosted by Keane school workers and St Patrick's parish members. Dinners were served 11 30 am to 3 pm while the parish school orchestra played. Mrs Mary Erlacher was general chairman with all division officers and parish members assisting. Thanks are extended to all who assisted or donated.

Keane St. Patrick’s Church St. Patrick’s Mary Erlacher

Wells and Madison Guests Visit the Brown Home

Mrs J A Brown of Wells Minnesota and Mr and Mrs W R Stemm of Madison Wisconsin were guests over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs E K Brown at 2516 Twenty sixth Street Drive SE. Mrs Brown is Mr Browns mother and Mrs Stemm is his sister.

J. A. Brown Wells, Minn W. R. Stemm Madison, Wis E. K. Brown Twenty-sixth Street Drive Brown Mr. Brown Stemm

Frances Anna Kolarik Weds Romant Batchelder in Cedar Rapids

Frances Anna Kolarik and Romant L. Batchelder were married in a double ring ceremony Oct 16 at the home of Rev W A Montgomery in Cedar Rapids. The couple planned a motor trip through Iowa and Nebraska and will reside at the Batchelder home near Alburnett.

J. Kolarik Madison Street Frances Anna Romant L. Batchelder Emma Batchelder Alburnett W. A. Mont-gomery Cedar Rapids Ruth Mayberry Lost Nation Everett Mayberry Anamosa

Hospital Auxiliary Schedule for Wednesday Sewing

The hospital auxiliary will rest Wednesday at 1 30 pm to sew and ensure school dresses are prepared for distribution.

Spinka Visits Agnes Dvorak and William Staarman

Dr ard Mre Matthew Spinka of Cr yrayn spent the weekend at the home of Agnes Dvorak and Wilmam Staarman, 1419 Hamilton Street SW.

Ard Matthew Spinka Cr Yrayn Agnes Dvorak Wilmam Staarman Hamilton Street

Hargraves Travel to Madison for Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mrs F M Hargrave and her daughter Winifred left for Madison Wisconsin to attend the golden wedding anniversary celebration of Mrs Hargrave’s parents Mr and Mrs J C Latham on Wednesday.

F M Hargrave Bever Avenue Winifred Madison, Wis Mrs. Hargrave J C. Latham

Scout Mothers Progressive Club Meeting Planned at Mrs Thompson’s

The Scout Mothers Progressive club will meet at Mrs. Roy Thompson’s home on Wednesday at 1 pm. Members should bring their quilt blocks and may invite friends. all Scout mothers are invited to assist with sewing.

Scout Mothers Progressive Club Roy Thompson

Woman's Club Music Dept Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Woman's club music department will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m at the club home for a musical program. Mrs R J Allen will discuss the life of Lily Pons and Mrs G D Barger will present notes on early American hymn tunes and composers. Tea will follow with hostesses listed and all members invited.

Woman's Club R. J. Allen Lily Pons G. D. Barger Jesus Holden Lulu Engleman Welty Marsh L. A. Talbott H. E. Haywood Harry Tisher Barger Sens Bradbury Helen Kacena Stark Webb Talbott Haywood Tisher A R. Menary Tessnes A. Hopkinson Hopkinson Wayne G. Basler Allen A. A. Berry P. D. Merveaux

Malta O S Chapter Honors Past Matrons at Dinner

Malta Chapter 415 O S held a dinner honoring past matrons and patrons with about 350 in attendance. The room featured oak leaf decorations and chrysanthemum baskets. Mayme Kroulik received a gift, Maud Runkle led singing, and L Duris spoke for the past matrons. notable guests included Paul N Clark and Elizabeth Stewart among grand officers and visitors.

Malta O. E.S Mayme Kroulik Maud Runkle Auld Lang Syne Kroulik L. Duris Paul N. Clark Elizabeth Stewart Maud Keyser Edna Duncan Adah Thompson

Mrs Curran Honored at Miscellaneous Shower Before October Wedding

Mrs George Kuba assisted by her mother Mrs H Breuer hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Helen Curran. Currans wedding to Vernon Schraeder set for October 28. Green and orchid decor with a twelve seat table and a floral centerpiece. 500 winners were Mrs A R Cornelius and Mrs Guy Curran who gave prizes to the guest of honor. Guests included Misses Mary Chalmers Roberta Nemec Jane Miller Esther Cerney Pauline Brush Donna Mae Smith Katherine Hunter Elizabeth Burianek Velma McLaughlin and others.

George Kuba Twenty-seventh Street Drive H. Breuer Helen Curran Miss Curran Vernon Schraeder A. R. Cornelius Guy Curran Mary Chalmers Roberta Nemec Jane Miller Esther Cerney Pauline Brush Donna Mae Smith Katherine Hunter Elizabeth Burianek Velma McLaughlin Curran

Washington High PTA Meeting Set for Thursday Evening

The Washington high school Parent-Teacher Association will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium.

Washington High - School Parent-Teacher Association

Mrs Cooley to Host J N Kings Daughters Circle

Mrs Clifford Cooley of 518 Seventeenth Street SE will host members of the J. H. N. circle of the King’s Daughters Thursday at 2 p.m.

Clifford Cooley Seventeenth Street J. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters

United Lutheran church BBB class gathering dinner

The BBB class of United Lutheran church holds its regular meeting and dinner at 6 30 p.m. Wednesday. The event takes place at Mrs Frank Nissen’s home 1807 Second Avenue SE. Assisting hostesses are Mrs Harry May Mrs Alfred Mikota and Mrs Charles H Mills.

BBB United Lutheran Church Frank Nissen Second Avenue SE Harry May Alfred Mikota Charles H. Mills

St Mary's Circle Meets at 2 P M Parish School Parlors

The Immaculate Conception church group will gather Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the school parlors with Mrs. Emma Pohl as hostess.

St Mary's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church Emma Pohl

St Rita's Circle to Meet at Agnes Conley's Home

The Immaculate Conception church group will meet Wednesday at 7 45 pm at Miss Agnes Conley's home 1221 Third Avenue SE.

St Rita's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church Agnes Conley Third Avenue SE

Brightly Colored Scarfs Shape Fashion in 1930s Style

This fashion note highlights bright scarves as key costume boosters from bold reds to blues and grays. It discusses monogramming, striped and checked patterns, Ascot ends, and the triangular kerchief for casual wear, noting materials like velveteen wool and cashmere and matching gloves.

Copsright Amos Parrish

Honor Couple On 25th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Morris were surprised at a party at 1426 Bever Avenue SE marking their silver wedding anniversary. A dinner featured white chrysanthemums and a scrapbook gift was presented along with a silver keepsake from guests including Ray mond Rogers, Merton Morris, W L Jackson, Art Sander, Robert McClaughry, Edwin Nelson, Rosebud Clements, W W Richards and C W Whipple.

Earl Morris Bever Avenue SE Morris Raymond Rogers Merton Morris W. L. Jackson Art Sander Robert McClaughry Edwin Nelson Rosebud Clements W. W. Richards C. W. Whipple

Return from meeting of local church members

A group returning from the International convention of the Disciples of Christ in Des Moines arrived Sunday and Monday. The travelers listed include the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. I. E. Linkletter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis, Mrs. Leslie Hauskins and daughter Alberta, Harriette Struve, Lois Wooden, and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wooden.

Second Christian Church

Modern Reading Club Luncheon at Patterson Home

The Modern Reading club meets Wednesday at 1 pm for a luncheon at 120 Twentieth Street NE hosted by Mrs. James Patterson and Mrs. Roy E. Curray. Mrs. Karl P. Blaise reviews "Rossini" by Francis Troye for attendees.

Modern Reading Club James Patterson Twentieth Street Patterson Roy E. Curray Karl P. Blaise Francis Troye

Hafners Visit Nash and Davis Homes in Letts

Mr and Mrs Hubert Hafner and daughter Dorothy with Mr and Mrs Russell Hafner of Letts visited Sunday in the homes of John B Nash at 1440 Avenue NE and Mrs eos Davis at 322 Sixteenth Street NE.

Hubert Hafner Dorothy Russell Hafner Letts John B. Nash Avenue NE Eos Davis Sixteenth Street

Minneapolis Visitor Visits Local Relative

Mrs. J. Nemecek of Minneapolis is visiting her mother Mrs. John Petranek at 314 Fifth Avenue Southwest.

J. Nemecek Minneapolis John Petranek Fifth Avenue

Mrs. Sans Visits Salasek Family in Long Beach Sister

Mrs. A. E. Sans of Long Beach California arrived Monday night to stay with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Salasek at 412 Ninth Avenue Southwest. She is the sister of Mrs. Salasek.

A. E. Sans Long Beach Calif J. H. Salasek Ninth Avenue SW Sans Salasek

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi to Meet Wednesday

The Sigma chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority will hold a regular business meeting Wednesday night at the Montrose hotel.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi National Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose Hotel

Garfield study group to meet at Mrs Miller's home

The Garfield preschool radio study group meets this evening at 1601 K Avenue NE at Mrs George Miller's home for a lecture starting promptly at eight.

Garfield George Miller K Avenue NE

Mrs. T. E. White Moves to 358 Seventeenth Street SE

Mrs. T. E. White, formerly of Anamosa, is now living with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jack Edwards at 358 Seventeenth street SE, joining their family.

T. E. White Anamosa Jack Edwards Seventeenth Street

Past Chiefs Winter Temple to Host Sewing Bee

The Past Chiefs of Winter Temple will hold an all day sewing bee starting at 9 a.m. Thursday at the K of P hall. A picnic luncheon will be served at noon.

Winter Temple K. of P. Hall

Woman's Relief Corps No 11 Meeting at Neubauer Home

Z Cook Woman's Relief corps No. 11 will be entertained Thursday afternoon at a Kensington at the home of Mrs. W. A. Neubauer 224 Sixth avenue SW. All comrades are invited. Assisting the hostess will be Mrs. J. R. Zook Mrs. H. Ellis Mrs. Earl Smith and Mrs. E. Kuba.

T. Z Cook

Malta Kensington Meeting Sets Thursday Election of Officers

Malta Kensington will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs E K Beane 840 Fifth avenue SE Hostesses include Mrs W L Crissman chairman assisted by Mrs S P Beatty Mrs A E Hochlander Mrs I S Padley Mrs J H Pauba Mrs J S Hayward and Mrs Beane There will be a business meeting followed by election of officers.

Malta Kensington E. K. Beane Fifth Avenue SE W. L. Crissman S. P. Beatty A. E. Hochlander I. S. Padley J. H. Pauba J. S. Hayward Beane

Winners Named In First Bridge Series at Country Club

Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Zuercher were high north and south winners and Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Cook were high east and west players at the first fall series of duplicate contract bridge matches. Six tables were played. The next match is Nov. 5. A city wide tournament will be held Nov. 2 at the Roosevelt hotel.

A. R. Zuercher Robert S. Cook Country Club Roosevelt Hotel

Snyder Silver Anniversary Celebrated At Cedar Rapids Home

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Snyder of 1271 Second Avenue SE marked their silver wedding anniversary with a party at home. Guests from Cedar Rapids Marion and Robins attended, including family members and friends who brought silver gifts. Annie Laura Davidson provided readings and Mrs M M McGlashing played the musical saw. Refreshments were served by the Snyder daughters.

Lloyd Snyder Second Avenue SE Annie Laura Davidson Marion M. M. McGlashing Snyder H. B. Snyder Ralph Martin Virginia Ray Snyder Phyllis Fred Hardin William Lackman Cedar Rapids Myrtle Snyder Miss Davidson Lloyd Curtis Kyle Fleisher N. A. Burgess Donald R. J. Springer Robins Lloyd’ Snyder Doris Mary

Deer hunting trip leaves two men for Canada

Ingram Bixler of 2392 Blake boulevard SE departed Monday for a two week deer hunting trip through Canada. Ralph Niemeier of Sioux City accompanies him on the expedition.

Ingram Bixler Blake Boulevard Canada Ralph Niemeier Sioux City

Court To Quiz Gloria Herself In Family Row

New York report says Supreme Court Justice Carew will interview 10 year old Gloria in the custody fight between Mrs Gloria Morgan Van derbilt and her sister in law Mrs Harry Payne Whitney. Evidence on last Saturday’s visit at Old Westbury may be allowed.

New York Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt Gloria Harry Payne Whitney Supreme Court John F. Carew Mrs. Vanderbilt

Burkan to Question Mrs Whitney on Nude Models

Nathan Burkan as counsel for Mrs Vanderbilt plans to question Mrs Whitney about the use of nude models in her sculptures. He also intends to probe Mrs Whitney's private life as she has done to Mrs Vanderbilt.

Nathan Burkan

Blairstown Pair Wed in Waterloo Nuptials

Earl M. Kimm of Blairstown and Miss Marian McCune of Belle Plaine were married Saturday evening at the home of Rev. A. R. McClellan in Waterloo. The couple were attended by Mrs. Gail Eggers and Tom McClellan of Waterloo. The groom is a Blairstown high school graduate of 1927 and Western Union College Le Mars alumnus 1932. He became assistant cashier at the Benton County State Bank in Blairstown in 1933. Mrs. Kimm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McCune of Belle Plaine, has lived with her parents since high school graduation. The couple will live on the Merriman property in Blairstown after October 30.

Blairstown Earl M. Kimm Marian McCune Belle Plaine A. R. McClellan Waterloo Gail Eggers Tom McClellan Kimm Ira Kimm Blairstown High School Western Union College le Mars Cedar Falls Benton County State Bank J. M. McCune Belle Plaine High School Merriman

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