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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1933

Page

5

Mrs W E Mickel Elected Vice President Of Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs W E Mickel was chosen first vice president at a special Cedar Rapids Woman's Club election held during Monday's meeting at the Hotel Montrose. The group discussed starting garment collection for the Needlework Guild to aid the needy and postponed the second reading of by law revisions for further study. A Monday program featured guest artist Zora Sawyer Adams, accompanist Helen Little Hickman, pianist Ruth Hurtt Yount, and a chorus directed by Helen Kacena Stark with Lulu Engelman Welty on accompanying.

W. E. Mickel Cedar Rapids Zora Sawyer Adams Central City Helen Little Hickman Ruth Hurtt Yount Woman's Club Chorus Helen Kacena Stark Lulu Engelman Welty

Mr and Mrs Tschirgl Host Supper for Visitors

Mr and Mrs Arthur M Tschirgl of 19 Nineteenth Street SE entertained several friends at supper at their home Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs W R McEwen of Chicago were guests from out of town.

Arthur M. Tschirgl Nineteenth Street W. R. McEwen Chicago

Mrs Spangler and Miss Pinney Return From Chicago Events

Mrs Harrison E Spangler and Miss Charlotte Pinney returned Monday night from Chicago where they attended the fair the dog show and the horse show.

Harrison E. Spangler Cottage Grove Avenue Charlotte Pinney Knollwood Drive Chicago

Mrs Jennings Crawford and Miss Harken Return From Chicago

Mrs. Jennings Crawford and Miss Henrietta Harken returned Sunday evening from Chicago where they attended the fair.

Jennings Crawford Vernon Drive Henrietta Harken First Avenue Chicago

Lebkichers To Leave Miles City Visit Seattle Sisters

Mr and Mrs GC B Lebkicher of Miles City Montana will depart soon after a Sunday visit with Mrs Lebkichers sisters the Misses Wallace at 1814 Third Avenue SE.

GC. B. Lebkicher Miles City, Mont

Mrs A H Conn Returns From Des Moines Visit

Mrs A H Conn who attended the Delphian society state convention in Des Moines last week has returned after visiting friends there.

A. H. Conn The Delphian Society Des Moines

Rockford family weekend visit to Mechanicsville duo

Mr and Mrs Roscoe Clayton and daughter Betty from Rockford spent the weekend at the home of Mr Clayton’s sister Mrs John Mannen 1016 Third Street SE A dinner in their honor included Mrs Harvey Mannen 1585 1 Mannen Edward Pokej Mrs and Mrs John Mannén their son Alber and daughter Audrey John i Arends Miss Ruth Remington and Mr and Mrs Donald Young plus their son Robert from Mechanicsville

Roscoe Clayton Betty Rockford, i Clayton John Mannen Third Street Harvey Mannen Mannen Edward Pokej John.Mannén Alber Audrey John i Arends Ruth Remington Donald Young Robert Mechanicsville

Reading group to begin AAUW study year at Bye home

A new AAUW study group starts Thursday with an afternoon session at 2 30 p m at Mrs Arthur L Bye 1571 Second Ave SE. Miss Clara Robinson will review Dinner at Eight with Mrs C C Kesler as group leader for the year.

American Association of University Women Arthur L. Bye Second Avenue SE Clara Robinson C. C. Kesler

Miss Gayle Steggal Hosts Old Pals Club Bridge Winners

Miss Gayle Steggal hosted the Old Pals club at her home on Saturday evening. Bridge prizes were won by Miss Goldie Houcke and Miss Bernice Novak, with others present including Misses Lillian Johnson Ruby Jewel Leona Novak Eleanor Schurer and Golden Broussard.

Gayle Steggal First Avenue E Old Pals Club Goldie Houcke Bernice Novak Lillian Johnson Ruby Jewel Leona Novak Eleanor Schurer Golden Broussard

Allen Guests at Hampton Residence in Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs M J Allen of Chicago arrived Monday to visit Mr and Mrs W E Hampton at 2035 Grande Avenue SE. Mr Hampton will also attend the Iowa State Buttermakers convention.

M. J. Allen Chicago W. E. Hampton Grande Avenue Hampton Iowa

Irene Douglas circle meets for sewing at Mrs Tenney’s

The Irene Douglas circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. W. H. Tenney Wednesday at 2 p.m. Members are asked to come prepared to sew.

Irene Douglas King’s Daughters W. H. Tenney

Junior Hadassah Meeting Planned at Beth Jacob Synagogue

Junior Hadassah will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Beth Jacob Synagogue.

Hadassah Beth Jacob Synagogate

Teachers’ Dinner for Principals Club in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Teachers Association will host a dinner Tuesday evening at the Hotel Roosevelt for members of the Supervisors and Principals Club and the board of education. Dinner is at 6:30 in the Roosevelt room followed by a talk by Linn county superintendent Miss Lulu B. Secrist on The New Certificate Plan. Supt. Arthur C. Deamer will give a short talk and a musical program is planned. Margaret Greer chairs the social committee. Agnes Chaney assists on the program committee.

Cedar Rapids Teachers’ Association Hotel Roosevelt Supervisors and Principals’ Club Board of Education Roosevelt Room Lulu B. Secrist Linn County

Friendly club meets at Montrose hotel for Halloween plans

Tonight at 7 30 in the French room of the Hotel Montrose the Friendly club holds a short business meeting and appoints committees to organize a Halloween party at the next gathering. On Oct 31 Luther Fuhrmeister will lead the musical program.

Friendly Club Montrose Luther Fuhrmeister

Shower Honors Miss Frances Stepanek at Mon Day Home

Mrs. Stewart Shank and Mrs. Robert Donahue hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Frances Stepanek at her mother Mrs. F A Small home 1821 Beyer Avenue SE Mon day afternoon. Guests included Mrs. Le Roy Barber Mrs. Louis Kriz Mrs. Clark Easton Mrs. Oscar Lundquist Mrs. Erwin Stepanek Mrs Edna Mae Sila Mrs Bernard Wilder Mrs Rolling Frink Mrs Lester Wright Mrs B A Small and Mrs Fred Small.

Stewart Shank Robert Donahue Frances Stepanek F. A. Small Beyer Avenue Leroy Barber Louis Kriz Clark Easton Oscar Lundquist Erwin Stepanek Edna Mae Sila Bernard Wilder Rolling Frink Lester Wright B.A. Small Fred Small

Miss Anna Kucera and Julius F Sorenson Wed

Miss Anna Kucera and Julius F Sorenson united in marriage at 6 p.m. Saturday at the home of Rev. and Mrs. F. D. Chada. The bride wore a blue wool crepe suit with a corsage of roses and sweet peas. They will live at 1727 Sixth Avenue SE.

Anna Kucera Julius F. Sorenson F. D. Chada Chada Sorensen J Wyoming Company Sorensen Merchants National Bank Sixth Avenue SE

P T A Leader Speaks to Clarence Consolidated School

Mrs. C A Love president of Cedar Rapids P T A council spoke to Clarence newly organized P T A on the value of P T A work to schools and to parents.

C. A. Love P. T. A. Group Clarence Cgc. A. Love Parent Teacher Council of Cedar Rapids Parent Teacher Association of the Consolidated School

Bailey couple visit Graettinger ties to Trunec home

Dr and Mrs C A Bailey of Graettinger were guests over the week end at the home of the former s aunt Mrs Joseph F Trunec 16000 avenue NE They attended the Iowa Wisconsin football game.

C. A. Bailey Graettinger Joseph F. Trunec Avenue

Silver Cross circle luncheon hosted by Mrs Stalker

The Silver Cross circle of King's Daughters meets with Mrs. Leo M. Stalker at 1434 Third Avenue SE on Wednesday for a 1 PM luncheon, assisted by Mrs. Louise Van Pelt.

Silver Cross Circle of King's Daughters Leo M. Stalker Third Avenue SE Louise van Pelt

Church Group Meetings and Luncheons Announced

St. Pauls District 3 of the Methodist church meets Wednesday at 1 for luncheon and comforter tying with members bring sandwiches. Grace Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary unit gathers with Mrs Risk for luncheon and business Thursday. St. Joans Circle of St Matthew's meets Thursday 7 30 at Mrs Struve home. B B B class of First Lutheran meets Wednesday 630 pm at Mrs Schwerke home with listed hostesses. Mrs Hollanes Circle of Second Evangelical hosts guest day Wednesday at Mrs Gill with members bringing guests.

Woman's Auxiliary Guild Woman's Auxiliary Guild of Grace Episcopal Church Joseph Risk Ellis Boulevard St. Joan's Circle St. Joan's St. Matthew's Church W. H. Struve First Avenue First Lutheran Church G. R. Schwerke Grande Avenue SE R. Shank A. J. Snouffer A. N. Sloan A. J. Baumhoefner Charles Wright Hollane B. B Holland Second Evangelical Church C. E. Gill Nineteenth Avenue SW

St Mary’s Circle to Meet at Immaculate Conception School

St Mary’s Circle of the Immaculate Conception church will meet on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the school parlors. Mrs E J McGillicuddy will be hostess.

St. Mary’s Circle St Mary's Circle

Evalyn Porter Complimented Across Many Affairs

Miss Evalyn Porter bride elect to Donald Lawrence on November 4 receives widespread social attention. Local and Cedar Rapids hosts host luncheons and personal showers this week with numerous guests from Mechanicsville and Cedar Rapids, culminating in planned surprise event tonight.

Evalyn Porter Donald Lawrence P. W. Jacobson Bever Avenue SE Porter Katie Borghart Matie Watkins Arthur Osborne Mechanicsville Miss Porter Cedar Rapids Elizabeth Earlly Bernice Hach Ned Barter Elmer Koehn D. M. Torrance Wayne Bain Lawrence Hauskins Opal Templeton Carol Kindred Robert Rejsa Third Avenue West Road Janet Murray

P T A Leaders Attend Iowa Congress Meeting in Marshalltown

Mrs Walton A Keller fourth vice president of the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers and Mrs L C Schuknecht president of the Northeast district P T A travel to Marshalltown for the I C P T meeting from Wednesday to Friday. Mrs M L Grafton Northeast district secretary will attend and serve on the state nominating committee.

Walton A. Keller Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers L. C. Schuknecht Marshalltown M. L. Grafton Northeast

Daughters of Martha Honor Charter Member Guest

The Daughters of Martha of Central Park Presbyterian church invite all members and congregation women to a meeting honoring charter member Mrs. R. O Giles. The event is at 2 30 p m Friday at 201 Twentieth street NE hosted by Mrs. W A Hansen with assistants Mrs A A Daggett Mrs H C DeWitt Mrs Walter Rice Mrs R M Threlkeld and Mrs Iva Beecher. Devotions led by Mrs F B Murch.

Martha Central Park Presbyterian Church R. O Giles W. A. Hansen Twentieth Street A. A. Daggett H. C. DeWitt Walter Rice R. M. Th

Supreme Convention Reported On At GM

Mrs O M Carson of chapter CS Marion described the supreme convention of the P E O Sisterhood held Oct 3 4 5 6 in Kansas City during the GM chapter meeting at 2030 Fifth Avenue SE Monday. Montello Knapp assisted hostess. Doctor Harold J Brownlee Educational Fund report given. Miss Gertrude Shoemaker guest pianist. Other guests included E J North DK Maurine Mather DY Tipton Charley Heer BD Kansas and Mrs Carson CS Marion.

O. M. Carson Marion The Sisterhood Kansas City C. V. Lehman Fifth Avenue SE Montello ‘Knapp Carson Cottey College Harold J. Brownlee Educational Fund Gertrude Shoemaker E. J. North Maurine Mather Tipton Charley Heer Kansas

Modern Reading club luncheon at Pleasant Hill

Mrs. Robert S. Armstrong will host the Modern Reading club luncheon at Pleasant Hill on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Waldo E. Peschau assisting. Mrs. Marshall Hickman will present the book review of Amana That Is and Amana That Was by Bertha Shambaugh.

Robert S. Armstrong Modern Reading Club Pleasant Hill Waldo E. Peschau Marshall Hickman Bertha Shambaugh

Twyla Mikas Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party

Twyla Mikas held a Monday afternoon birthday party at 426 Thirty-second Street NE. Guests included Barbara Ann Sheppard Virginia Teale Esther Thurman Gladys Coats Betty Moblett Dorothy May Sramek Margaret Lambertsen Omafaye Norma Waggoner Jean Anne Elder Madeline Behrens Phyllis Myers Alice Ruth Mikas and Junior Mikas. Ruth Merritt arranged decorations and Hazel McHugh helped Mrs. W L Mikas host.

Twyla Mikas Thirty-second Street Barbara Ann Sheppard Virginia Teale Esther Thurman Gladys Coats Betty Moblett Dorothy May Sramek Margaret Lambertsen Omafaye Norma Waggoner Jean Anne Elder Madeline Behrens Phyllis Myers Alice Ruth Mikas Junior Mikas Ruth Merritt Hazel McHugh W. L. Mikas

Miss Larson Visits Hendrickson After California Cruise

Miss Anne Larson visiting the Misses Alma and Hilda Hendrickson while en route home to New York City after a cruise through the Panama Canal.

Anne Larson New York City California Panama Canal Alma Hilda Hendrickson

Birthday party honors Lillie Kolsto and Stanley Johnson

A Saturday hard time party at Knute Kolsto’s home celebrated the two birthdays with games and music. Prizes went to best costume wearers. Attendees included Frick, Faltinson, Halvorson, Jacobs, Wiland, Spurrier, Towe, Lea, Cleghorn, Johnson, Nelson, Olson, Pratt, Scheneberger, Russell, Beatty, Smith, and many Kolstos from towns such as Marengo, South Amana, Norway, Atkins, Newhall, Cedar Rapids, and Fairfax.

Knute Kolsto Lillie Kolsto Stanley Johnson Max Marjorie Catherine Frick Fredric Faltinson Marengo Everett Milford Halvorson Dean Jacobs South Amana Regis Curtis Wiland la Rue Etta Bernice Spurrier Alice Towe Walford Obed Kenneth Lea James Cleghorn Norway Marcella Randall McGregor Stanley Nelson Atkins Arden Olson Minard Olson Newhall Calvin Pratt Cedar Rapids Irene Scheneberger Vera Marion Russell Keith Beatty Milton Kolsto Richard Paul Smith Lille Kenneth Elner Verna Marcus Kolsto Fairfax

Surprise Party Honors Ray Kirkland at Jennie Wilson Home

A surprise party at 1231 N Street SW honored Ray Kirkland Saturday evening. Guests included F E Fiesler Adeline and Ann Fiesler Glenn Darrow Whitehill Ainsworth Yearick Meyers Ray Anderson Anna Anis and Lewis Davenport along with families and friends.

Jennie Wilson N Street Ray Kirkland F. E. Fiesler Adeline Ann Fiesler Glenn Darrow N. E. Whitehill Oscar Ainsworth Frances Earl Yearick Misa Helen Yearick Chicago Ralph Meyers Ray Anderson Anna Anis Lewis Davenport Kirkland

Stephens Girls Weekend Visit From Columbia College

A group of Stephens College students from Columbia Missouri spent the weekend with their parents, returning Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Miss Mary Winslow, Miss Janet Coquillette, Miss Jane O'Meara, Miss Virginia Collins, and Miss Barbara Bloomhall, daughters of local residents.

Stephens College Columbia Mary Winslow Edward F. Winslow Janet Coquillette S. E. Coquillette Jane O'Meara H. D. O'Meara Virginia Collins Grant Collins Barbara Bloomhall C. W. Bloomhall

Creative Writing Group Hears Manuscript Sale Plan

Thirty members of the Creative Writing group met at the Little Gallery Monday evening to discuss a proposed sale of manuscripts of poems by Iowa poets to be held the first Saturday in November. Two one act plays by members were read and criticized. Miss Mildred Fowler Field spoke on the Iowa Authors' club and eligibility for membership. Edward B. Rowan led the meeting.

Little Gallery Iowa Mildred Fowler Field Iowa ,Authors’ Club Edward B. Rowan

Students tour Little Gallery for Edward B. Rowan exhibit

Sister Mary Norbert from Mount Mercy leads a class of high school and college students to the Little Gallery for a discussion of modern art by Edward B. Rowan. Monthly meetings at the gallery are planned to review current exhibits.

Mary Norbert Mount Mercy Little Gallery Edward B. Rowan

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Eckert at Coggan Home

A surprise dinner honored Mrs. M. E. Eckert for her 74th birthday at the country home of her daughter Mrs. T. L. Main near Coggan. Attendees included many Eckert relatives from Cedar Rapids and Waterloo relatives Florence Mary Jorie and Harold Paul Lee and others.

M. E. Eckert Oakland Avenue NE T. L. Main Coggan Eckert Harold Paul Lee Rose Barber Florence Mary Jorie Waterloo Lloyd Eckert Herbert Lee Eckert Archie Eckert Rollo Charlotte Ula Eckert Robert Dorothy Bess Eckert Cedar Rapids

Lodge Meetings And Socials On Wednesday Evening

Freya Lodge 516 V O A meets 8 p.m. at Sokol hall for regular business with cards and refreshments. Star Lodge 4 D of H meets 8 p.m. at Moose hall for regular session with social hour afterward. Queen Of The West No 2 L F and B of L holds regular meeting at 7 30 p.m. P O Auxiliary meets 2 30 p.m. at 1812 Park Ave SE. Friendly Circle Macabees postpones Wednesday evening gathering at 1027 Pike St SE.

Freya Lodge Freya Lodge No Sokol Hall Star Lodge D. of H Star Lodge No Moose Hall Queen of the West To .B L. F, and Init

K. P. Lodge To Host Dance For Members And Guests

The K P lodge will stage a dance Tuesday evening in the K P hall for members and their families and friends. A small admission fee will cover the orchestra costs.

K. P K. P. Lodge K. P. Hall

Kathryn Lowe Ties Knot With Thomas J Blessing in Anamosa

Kathryn M Lowe daughter of Mr Mrs O M Lowe of 1132 B avenue NW wed Thomas J Blessing son of Mr Mrs J J Blessing of 525 Tenth street SW. The ceremony was held Saturday morning at the Anamosa Methodist parsonage with Rev Harry D Green officiating. The couple’s out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Howard Carpenter of Central City. They returned to Cedar Rapids for a wedding reception and supper at the bride’s parents home later attended by both families.

O. M. Lowe B Avenue NW Kathryn M Thomas J. Blessing J. JT. Blessing Tenth Street Methodist Anamosa Harry D. Green Howard Carpenter Central City Cedar Rapids Blessing Grant High School 1618 Fifth Street

Hobby Group Presents Music Program at Aged Home

The Musicke hobby group of Roosevelt junior high Girl Reserves under Miss Mary Chalmers gave a Monday afternoon program at the Home for Aged Women. Features included Chinese fiddles made by the girls with performers Rae Blodgett Betty Wagner Mary Hardiman Dorothy Wagner Sara Jane Peal Lucille Johnson Ruth Henry Edna Jungjohann Mary Ann Neilson Rose Gould and Vivian Danberg.

Roosevelt Junior High Mary Chalmers Rae Blodgett Betty Wagner Mary Hardiman Dorothy Wagner Sara Jane Peal Lucille Johnson Ruth Henry Edna Jungjohann Mary Ann Neilson Rose Gould Vivian Danberg

Malta Chapter No. 184 Holds Candlelight Obligation Renewal

One hundred eighty members of the Order of Eastern Star attended a special Malta Chapter No. 184 meeting on Saturday evening. The event featured a candlelight exemplification of the obligation renewal ceremony with music by Mrs. Maude Runkle and Luther Fuhbrmeister followed by refreshments in the dining room.

Order of Eastern Star Malta Maude Runkle Luther Fuhbrmeister

Mozart Music Club Opens Year Programs This Saturday

The Mozart Music Club will start its yearly programs this Saturday at 11 in the Chamber of Commerce. All music teachers are invited to attend this guest meeting.

Mozart Music Club Chamber of Commerce

Qececa Camp Fire Admits Katherine Maize to Membership

A Qececa Camp Fire Group meeting at Westminster church admitted Katherine Maize to membership and planned a Halloween masquerade party. Gee and Blanche John hosted a pre party gathering at Blanche John's home.

Qececa Westminster Church Katherine Maize Blanche Ohn

John F. Doran Tama Resident Dies After Long Illness

John Francis Doran a longtime Tama resident died at home Sunday after a prolonged tuberculosis illness. Born September 13 1865 in Ohio he moved to Tama with his parents as a child. He married Anna Hagerty on the twenty eighth anniversary of his birth and worked as a painter and interior decorator. He leaves a widow three children two sisters and a brother Funeral services will be at St Patrick’s Church Tama Wednesday at 9 am with burial in the Catholic cemetery.

Tama John Francis Doran Mr." Doran Ohio Tll John Katherine Doran Anna Hagerty Doran St. Patrick's Catholic Church Mae Marguerite Charles Katherine Duffy J. P. Enright Oconomowoc Wis

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