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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1936

Page

17

Dinner Party Honors Miss Porter and Mr Hottensen

Mr and Mrs Delmer C Porter host a Friday dinner in the Roosevelt room of the Roosevelt hotel to honor their daughter Louise Porter and William G Hottensen who will wed Saturday. Guests include bridal party and families with out of town attendees from Milwaukee Chicago and local relatives.

Delmer C. Porter Woodland Drive Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Louise Porter William G. Hottensen W A Hottensen Robert Bell William E. Hasting John M. Redford Milwaukee Wallace M. Hottensen Chicago

Luncheon Honors Mrs Shirley A Clark at Park Avenue

Mrs Shirley A Clark of 1927 Park Avenue SE was feted by eight guests at a luncheon Friday hosted by Mrs John T Massey of 1606 Park Avenue SE. Clark recently moved from Washington.

John T Massey Park Avenue SE Shirley A Clark Washington

Mrs Curray Returns From New York City Visit

Mrs Roy E Curray of 2200 Linden Drive SE returned Wednesday after about three weeks in New York City en route to New York. She visited her sister Mrs E L Stebbins and Dr Stebbins of Rochester, NY. Mr Curray will return in a week.

Roy E Curray Linden Drive New York City New York Curray E L Stebbins Stebbins Rochester

Monterey Park guest leaves after visit in town

Mrs. Thomas A. Berkebile of Monterey Park California departed for her home Thursday following a stay as a guest of Mrs. O C Olney Miss Mane Sher mund and Mr and Mrs L D Burkhalter.

Thomas A. Berkebile Monterey Park Calif O C Olney Mane Shermund L. D Burkhalter

Miss Marion Russell and Arden Olson Wed at Saron Church

Miss Marion Russell daughter of Mr and Mrs John Russell Center Point road NE and Arden Olson son of Mr and Mrs Art Olson of Newhall were married Oct 15 at Saron Lutheran church Rev W E Carlson of Norway officiating. Attendants included Miss Vera Russell and Clifford Olson. The bride wore a green tunic dress with talisman roses. The couple will reside on a farm near Newhall.

Marion Russell John Russell Center Point Road Arden Olson Art Olson Newhall Saron Lutheran Church W E. Carlson Norway Vera Russell Clifford Olson Mildred Anderson Olson Walford High School Cedar Rapids Newhall High School

Miss Erma Sisam Hosts Lady Luck Bridge Night

Miss Erma Sisam entertained the Lady Luck club at 619 A avenue NW on Wednesday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs Bruce Clauson, Miss Nettie Sisam, Mr Earl Rutan, and Miss Genevieve Jurboce.

Erma Sisam Avenue NW Lady Luck Club Bridge Bruce Clauson Nettie Sisam Earl Rutan Genevieve Jurboce

St Pauls Church School Board Dinner And Program

Sixty members of the St Pauls Methodist church school board met for dinner and a program at the church. Atkinson supervised the adult department with his workers and Cornwell presided with Waples as chairman. A panel discussion on vital church school issues followed, led by Warren Kearney Atkinson and Armstrong. The Rev A A Brooks led the worship service. Dr Boozer of Coe College will speak at the November meeting.

Church School Board St. Paul’s Methodist Church R. Atkinson Kenneth Cornell F C Waples M R Warren O. A Kearney O E Atkinson Robert Armstrong A A Brooks L. M Boozer Coe College

Witches Whirl Leap Year Dance at Danceland

A. W. S of Coe College sponsors the Witches Whirl ladies choice dance at Danceland with Halloween colors in programs and decorations. Dusty Keaton and his orchestra of Iowa City provide ten dances while faculty guests include Dr and Mrs H M Gage and other campus couples.

A. W. S of Coe College Danceland Dusty Keaton Orchestra Iowa City H. M. Gage C. Harve Geiger Mary Bell Thomas, Hayden Alfred W. Meyer C. Ward Macy Vernon Lichtenstein

Miss Elone Sawyer Celebrates Eighteenth Birthday Party

Miss Elone Sawyer surprised at her eighteenth birthday party held Thursday evening at 1717 C avenue NE. Attendees included Bob Phillips Mary Hinken Jim Swift Evelyn Bucy Kathryn Robinson Anna Mae Dean Doris Schier Carl Bender Bob Rennckamp Richard Edward Prohaska Betty Joy Thune Mary Charter Leland Ringolds Lillian Schindler Jack Cochran and George Klumpar. Hosts were Mr and Mrs C H Sawyer with help from Mrs F W Schindler and Howard Sawyer. The Omar family recently moved from a farm near Garrison to Cedar Rapids residing at 923 Favenat NW.

Elone Sawyer C Avenue Bob Phillips Mary Hinken Jim Swift Evelyn Bucy Kathryn Robinson Anna Mae Dean Doris Schier Carl Bender Bob Rennckamp Richard Edward Prohaska Betty Joy Thune Mary Charter Leland Ringolds Lillian Schindler Jack Cochran George Klumpar C H Sawyer F W Schindler Howard

Supper Dance Sponsored by Officers' Club in Montrose Hotel

The Officers' Club with Cedar Rapids chapter No 104 National Sojourners and Linn County Reserve Officers Association sponsor a supper dance in the Montrose hotel Terrace room this Saturday. Dancing begins 9 30 p m with supper served during the evening. A local orchestra provides music. Reservations limited to fifty couples.

Officers’ Club Cedar Rapids National Sojourners Linn County Reserve Officers’ Association Montrose Hotel J. F Currell WR. Dvorak W. A Kansky L. A. Kessler Jack Donnell B. R. Averill C. K. Smith Homer Maxwell Maxwell Donnell Kessler Averill Smith

Camping association Iowa section fall meeting announced

The Iowa section of the American Camping association will hold its fall meeting Saturday at the Roosevelt hotel. The opening session starts at 10 30 a.m. and luncheon is at 12 30 p.m. All camping enthusiasts are invited and those attending should reserve via the Camp Fire office at 2 3534.

Iowa American Camping Association Roosevelt Hotel

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club sewing meet at club house

Mrs J Janecek led the philanthropic department sewing session with Mrs A J Prucha presiding. Club president Mrs W R Foor urged strong turnout for the Iowa Federation district convention in Anamosa on Oct 28 and 29. T Z Cook Woman's Relief Corps held a Halloween Kensington at Memorial hall with decorations games and a committee of Mrs J Lindsey chair Mrs Sarah Martin Mrs Eva Underhill and Mrs P E Lowe.

J. Janecek Cedar Rapids T. Z Cook Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Hall Kensington J. Lindsey Sarah Martin Eva Underhill P. E. Lowe

Mrs Scholl Hosts Bridge Club at 422 Twelfth Street

Mrs C R Scholl entertained members of her bridge club Thursday afternoon at her home 422 Twelfth Street SE. Prizes were won by Mrs N G J Smth and Mrs W Willen.

Bridge Club C. R. Scholl Twelfth Street NG J Smth W. Willenorg

Birthday luncheon and wiener roast for Nellie Stuart

The Ladies Relief club hosted a birthday luncheon and wiener roast Wednesday at 833 Shaver Road NE in honor of Mrs Nellie Stuart. Guests included Naomi Frabu Wil Jaroca H D Snyder Winifred Brim Gertie Cleima Mabel Carey Mae Snyder Edith Barr Eshe Schaver Lucille Paul Rose Wilson Neva Harris Mary lin Gardner Gladys Jacque Jennie Newman Viana Wilses Edith Fonda and their families. An error in The Gazette misidentified Mrs Don Wilson as Don Ruffin in yesterday’s edition during coverage of Miss Janice Corwin’s bride elect event.

Ladies Relief Club Nellie Stuart Dinah Gardner Shaver Road Naomi Frabu Wil Jaroca H D. Snyder Winifred Brim Gertie Cleima Mabel Carey Mae Snyder Edith Barr Eshe Schaver Lucille Paul Rose Wilson Neva Harris Marylin Gardner Gladys Jacque Jennie Newman

Mayflower D.A.R. to Be Entertained by Mrs. Barlow

Mrs. Arthur A. Barlow at 2520 Bever Avenue SE will host the Mayflower chapter of the D A R for a luncheon Friday at 1 p.m. Mrs. John Campbell will speak on At Home in New Zealand after the meal. Hostesses include Mesdames Clarence S Boyer W F Cooper Fred J Diserens Beah T Perrine and Earl G Nichols.

Arthur A. Barlow Bever Avenue Mayflower John Campbell New Zealand Clarence S Boyer W. F. Cooper Fred J. Diserens Beah

Miss Ruby Byers Addresses St Pauls Mothers Club

Miss Ruby Byers principal of Benjamin Franklin junior high spoke on tactful methods of mental and spiritual education at the St. Pauls Mothers Club meeting held in church parlors. Devotions illustrating procrastination were given by Mrs. Robert Armstrong. A silver tea followed hosted by Mesdames Van Slyck Walton Menoher McWilliams Armstrong and Denton.

Ruby Byers Benjamin Franklin Junior High School St. Paul's

Jane Boyd Community House hosts Friendship Circle meeting

Miss Elizabeth Bender describes the aims and growth of the welfare center during a Thursday afternoon at the Jane Boyd Community House. The Friendship circle of the King's Daughters held a dessert luncheon and a business session after devotions and a Davenport state convention report.

Jane Boyd Elizabeth Bender King’s Daughters R. V. Porter Davenport

Mrs Liddle Hosts Tourist Club Members

Mrs John T Liddle hosted about thirty five Tourist club members and guests at her home 831 First avenue E Tuesday W R Boyd spoke on Greed and Sentimentalism discussing its effects on the American way of life Refreshments were served after the program.

Birthday Party at Percy Mayne Home Surprises Family

On his birthday Percy Mayne of 607 Fourteenth Street SE was surprised at a party held at his home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Percy Mayne and their son Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Kruber, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Elias, and Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Spencer.

Percy Mayne Fourteenth Street Raymond L. E. Kruber Leonard Elias S. W. Spencer

London Zoo Lays Out Notes for Kids Saturday

The London zoo earns up to 100 from visitors on a Saturday afternoon as children receive notes about the animals.

London Zoo

Fish Pain Myth Doubts Hook Injury On Mouth Nerves

A report challenges the idea that fish feel pain when hooked noting limited nerve density around the mouth. Scientists debate sensory perception in fish during capture and the implications for fishing practices.

How to Write Letters for All Occasions

A 40 page booklet from The Cedar Rapids Gazette teaches informal and formal letter styles. It covers tone, contractions, personal touches, and formal formats for thank-you notes, congratulations, sympathy, invitations, and job letters with sample letters and ending lines.

Kitty Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West 19Th Street New York N. Y

Examples Of Metal Work By Local Women At Library

Cedar Rapids women who took metal work classes at the YWCA last year exhibit pieces in a glass case at the public library. Notable items include Mrs. A. Perry West’s pewter plates featuring a leaf design and family crest, plus works by Mrs. R. P. Schump and other local makers.

Cedar Rapids A. Perry West Blake Boulevard R. E. Choate George L. Schoonover Grande Avenue Harold J. Ross Forest Drive Harris H. Bennett Public Library

Coronation Mugs Made For British Children

London report says more than five million school children in the empire will receive coronation mugs next year. The mugs were designed to mark King Edward's coronation and issued through schools and official channels.

London British Empire Edward

Get OxypoL From Your Dealer Tomorrow

Consumer urged to buy OxypoL with a promise of refunds if it fails to meet claims. Official note directs returning unused portions and seeking refunds through the dealer. Institute endorsement referenced as good housekeeping.

Dame Laura Knight Portraits Sold as Mementos

Dame Laura Knight depicts the king with St George and the dragon an elephant symbolizing the Indian empire and other emblems in a profile. Mugs bearing the design will be sold at about 30 cents each.

Laura Knight R.A Indian Empire

Local Couple Hurt as Car Overturns on Arkansas Road

Mr and Mrs Andrew C Sparks of 623 Ninth avenues were injured Tuesday at 5 45 pm near Blytheville Arkansas when a front wheel ran off highway 61 causing the car to overturn into a ditch. Mrs Sparks suffered a facial cut and bruises, was treated at Blytheville hospital and sent home. Mr Sparks sustained bruises. The car was left at Blytheville. He is a foreman at Penick and Ford.

Andrew C. Sparks Ninth Avenues Blytheville Ark Cedar Rapids New Orleans Highway 61 Sparks

Wheaton College Leader Opens Bible Address Series

Dr. J. Oliver Buswell, president of Wheaton College, began a series of Bible exposition talks at Sunshine Mission in Wheaton Illinois with an Exposition of Galatians titled One Sent for Christ. He plans services daily at 7 30 pm through Sunday and a Sunday afternoon session at 3 30 pm with Friday topic Peter Versus Paul and continued discussions through the weekend.

J. Oliver Buswell Wheaton College Wheaton, Ill Sunshine Mission Christ

Wheaton College president Dr Buswell profile

The Wheaton president, a University of Minnesota graduate, trained at McCormick Seminary and earned a Dallas Theological Seminary doctorate in 1927. He is in his eleventh year as president and served as a World War I chaplain in France. The Thursday and Sunday program featured Ruth Webster as pianist with ministers W Greer Mc Crory O C Gatrelle and Samuel Ramaker taking part.

Urday Ruth Webster W. Greer McCrory O. C. Gatrelle Samuel Ramaker Wheaton University of Minnesota McCormick Theological Seminary Dallas Theological Seminary Wheaton College Buswell France

Florida Cuba Route Rare for Swallows Crossing Gulf

Among birds migrating across the Gulf of Mexico only a few swallows use the Florida to Cuba path while most species cross at the gulf's widest stretch.

Gulf of Mexico Florida-Cuba Gulf

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Porter Mr. Hottensen Mrs. Massey Shirley Clark Mrs. Roy Curray Mrs. Berkebile YW. N. Circle C S. Cooley Seventeenth Street A. W. Peterson I H WN A W A W Pleck A L. Drew Joe St. Paul’s Church Miss Sawyer Abdo Omar Camping Association T. Z Cook Corps Mrs. Wilson Don F Wilson Janice Corwin Don Ruffin Gazette Armstrong Mothers’ Club MR. Mayne Etapating Mama Ethel Winnie Good Nousekeeping Institute SUDS Neumode Hosiery Gadaboutsa Children’s Ankle Sox Second Street Arkansas Road Kemble Kemble Floral Co Iowa Theater Franceshion N News St. Dowss UNI
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