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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1933
Page
2
A series of autumn leaf themed gatherings celebrated two brides to be Miss Evan Peans and Miss Helen Ogburn with showers and games at homes across the city. Attendees included Miss Ash erine Baxter and numerous local residents as preparations continue for upcoming weddings.
A church event at Presbyerian church hosts a wedding gown revue and Apple Festival Thursday night. About twelve to fifteen gowns, some worn rarely in years past, will be displayed by women of the church. Program begins at 7 45 pm and will be followed by the Apple Festival.
Miss Edith Hersch daughter of Dr and Mrs T Frank Hersch 2127 Greenwood drive SE returned from Courbin Missouri where she attends Stephens College and spent the weekend with her parents.
Miss Madeleine McGrath of Milwaukee will arrive Thursday to visit for several weeks with Miss Edith Bowlus at 337 Nineteenth Street SE.
The Young Business Men's class of St. Pauls church elected Omar Brokaw president with George Hofferber as vice president, Dr L L Dolson secretary, Dr G A Kay social chairman, and Lee Eckert treasurer Elmer A Johnson spoke on War Clouds in Europe.
The Phi Rho society held a Monday evening party for Miss Frances Stepanek at Miss Lillian Serbousek's home 1226 Second Street SW. Stepanek, a bride-elect, received a gift. Guests included Mrs. C Oscarrete Donahue Ruth Gurren Alice Spevecek Alberta Michel Mildred Dusdicker Alma Turechek Lorraine and Edna Dieman.
The Waltonians plan a picnic supper and entertainment at 630 Thursday evening in the Scout cabin at 2257 Mount Vernon avenue SE. Attendees should bring picnic supplies and enjoy a program of games. All members and friends are invited. The Vernon Heights Reading club will meet with Mrs WA Gauger Thursday at 2.30pm. The program opens with current events and the Spain topic presented by Mrs Jobe Ro Weber.
Fragmentary text from a newspaper page shows meeting references and scattered names with illegible details. The readable bits hint at a Douisdale area meeting and related individuals, but core facts, dates, or outcomes are not decipherable.
Members of the Cedar Rapids Teachers Association entertained Supervisors and Principals and the Board of Education at a Hotel Roosevelt dinner. About 156 persons attended as Sara Ann Brown presided and Harold Reeves sang. Miss Lulu B. Secrist and a brief board talk closed the social program.
Margaret Griffin daughter of Mr and Mrs L O Griffin of 1701 Elias Boulevard Northwest marries Laurence Rohrbacher in a Tuesday afternoon ceremony at St Pauls Church. Rev Arthur A Brooks officiates. Mrs Rohrbacher and Mr Rohrbacher attend. Clarence Rohrbacher is the bridegrooms’ brother. The couple will reside in town. she is a bookkeeper at McKesson Churchill, he works for Cherry Burrell. Both are Grant High School graduates.
Dale Jones son of Mr and Mrs Dempsy Jones at 914 Ellis boulevard SE marked his tenth birthday with a party after school Tuesday. Guests included Roy Hauser Kenneth Marsh Bobby Beam Bob by McClenahan Junior McSwiggan Walter McCune Alvin Edaburn Earl Mason Frank Whitney Leon ard Hallquist and Donald Jones.
A group of friends enjoyed an anniversary picnic dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Vernon E White at 1900 Grande avenue SE Saturday evening. Bridge was played at four tables with high scores awarded to Mr and Mrs L Brokaw and consolation to Mr and Mrs Lee Eckert.
The Triple Three club was entertained at luncheon Tuesday by Mrs Charles Nelson jr. Cards were played and guests included Mrs Mike Skerik Mrs M P Collins Mrs Carlacher and Mrs Orville Mercer The club presented a gift to Mrs Nelson in celebration of her birthday.
The TH WN circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. M F Cox on Thursday at 2 pm at 1812 Washington avenue SE. Members are asked to come prepared to sew.
The Waccabees L nn Tent No 38 and Ioway Hive No 111 plan a share business meeting Thursday at 8 pm at Moose Hall followed by a masquerade dance and card party. Rebekah and Prah Rebekah lodges announce a Friday car meet with after events and a special program, plus notes of upcoming gatherings and officers.
Mr and Mrs Frank C Bowlus of 337 Nineteenth Street SE left Wednesday for Chicago and New Orleans They will sail from New Orleans on the S S Contessa November 1 for a six week cruise to Havana Cen a Panama Nicaragua and other Central American points.
Mrs Edward 3B Rowan entertained the art department of the Woman's club at a picnic luncheon at the Little Gallery with sixty members present. Assistant hostesses were Miss Ida Oakley Mrs J C Arrington and Mrs G Hubert Artis. Elmer J Porter spoke on Architecture of Japan and China. Mrs C L Douglass compared A Century of Progress with the 40 year ago World's Fair.
Members of the Sigma chapter entertained rushees at a scavenger party Monday evening. The group gathered at Ann Kriz's home 1212 Second Street SE, with the hunt ending at a pirates den in the French room of the Montrose hotel. Bud and Norma Jean Rissler performed tap dancing and there were other musical numbers and stunts. Misses Velma Baumhoesener Ann Kriz and Ruth Bartling were the committee in charge. A regular business meeting is set for 7 45 Thursday at the chapter rooms.
Mrs John E Stansbury gave an engaging program at the Tuesday Study Club meeting held at 348 Twentieth Street SE. Her topic Wandering Through the Book Shelf explored causes of today’s book production and highlighted key current volumes in biography social science poetry and fiction. Tea was served by Mrs E N Helm aided by Mrs Guy Hillier and Miss Katherine Jacobson.
A birthday dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs L E Williams of North English Sunday honored Mr Williams and Mrs Oscar Summerhays of Tiffin. Guests included numerous Cedar Rapids residents and North English and Tiffin couples and their families.
Mrs. John FE Morse formerly Sylvia Kubec of 1223 Ellis boulevard NW was honored Monday night at the Buttery Sweet shop. Guests included Pauline Mason Martha Jacobs Frances Ferguson Mrs. J T Hamilton and Mrs. Clifford Benda who presented her with a gift.
Mrs Myrtle Winn announces the marriage of her daughter Evelyn LaVerna to Vincent J Condon. The ceremony occurred May 23 in Anamosa and the couple will reside at 210 First Avenue West.
Bethany Ladies Aid and Daniels Park Aid announce Thursday gatherings at 2 pm at specified homes. St Rose Circle and St Johns Guild schedule meetings at 2 pm with hosts listed. Various church groups invite members to meetings and social events this week.
A dialogue on literary philosophy features Albert Edward Wiggam and novelist Faith Baldwin. They discuss a novelist's responsibility for characters opinions and the aim to reflect human nature and society. Dr Catharine Cox is referenced in the discussion.
Mrs George Samuelson Mrs George Holsinger and Miss Ruth Peter entertained Tuesday evening at Mrs Holsingers home 811 Sixteenth Avenue SW for their sister Mrs Claire Rutan of Dallas Texas visiting here Cards were at four tables prizes went to Miss Genevieve Meyers and Miss Dora Lee Struchen Other guests included Mesdames C Pflughaupt Proctor Rutan Wilbur Canaday and Misses Bernice Stodola Charlene Canady Leota Peter Mary Taylor Frances Herr Maxine Hunter Alice Heidt Opal Winne
The Woman's club dramatic art department calls a Friday 10 a.m. meeting at the clubhouse to discuss business related to production of the children's play Rackety Packety House.
A birthday surprise party for Otto Konasek was hosted by Mrs J W Konasek. Guests from Cedar Rapids Fairfax Walford Toledo and local families gathered for supper at 7 and dancing to close the evening.
The text advertises a concise 28 page booklet on breaking habits by Dr Albert Wig cam, citing William James as influence. It requests a self addressed stamped return envelope and 16 cents to cover costs, asking readers to request the booklet via the newspaper care of Dr Albert Wissam.
Miles of New Haven cites a study of 300 great minds showing early collectible interests predict talent. Normal children collect, but meaningful study items like butterflies or rocks signal stronger mental power, as seen in Darwin Lyell Fulton and others.
The Ida Mansfield circle of King's Daughters met Tuesday with nineteen members and guests including Mrs. Mildred Reinking Mrs. Emma Wilmarth and Mrs. Hart Bishop. Devotions were led by Mrs. W. W. Purcell and plans were made for a rummage sale on November 10. The next meeting will be at Mrs. John M. Morton’s home.
The Okitachi Camp Fire Girls met at St Pauls church Tuesday. Betty Jane Stephenson was elected president with Mary Lou Protzman as vice president Dorothy Mac Curl secretary Nancy Houser treasurer and Rebecca Hallman scribe Thelma Lynn is guardian Velma Rose Love assistant A Halloween party is planned for Friday at the church.
Anna Catherine Collins and James Lambert O'Brien wed at Saint Michael's church Holbrook with Rev D Ryan officiating. Attendants Rose Collins and Robert O'Brien. couple will live on a farm east of Holbrook. WAPELLO Warren Wiederrecht elected president of First district Sunday schools at Toolesboro convention with officers including Mrs Earl Smith and Mary Davis.
In probate in Linn County Iowa the Iowa State Savings Bank as administrator seeks court authorization to sell the south forty of the east half of lot 3 block 4 Daniels Park First Addition Cedar Rapids to pay debts. The hearing is set for 9:00 A.M. November 6, 1933 at the Cedar Rapids courthouse. G P Buresh attorney for administrator.
Arthur Poe was reelected president of the St. Luke's hospital board. New York visitors Mrs. George A. Reeder and Mrs. William Dennis stay with Mrs. E. E. Reeder and Mrs. Dennis at 344 South Nineteenth Street. Tau Kappa Epsilon leaders attend a national conclave in St. Louis. John A. Reed buys a 44 acre J. P. Glass estate tract for 399.50 an acre, a local price record. Ohio company officers elected with Huston president and Kilborn vice president. Josh Wilson of The Gazette named the new car line South Vernon Heights by manager E. C. Allen.
Workmen tear down the old Merritt and Allen planing mill building at the corner of avenue and North Second Street. The Wandering Asylum was presented today at the C. B. P. hall by the Bohemian Dramatic society. East players include K. F. Kirchner V. O. Hasek Sarah Hrbek Tillie Hurka John Burlanek A. M. Hasek Rose Stanek Mrs V. Pirkel Frank Filip Emma Zejda Rose Burlanek Andrew Hasek H J Hromek and Lews Brydle. John G. Farmer of Cedar Rapide was elected vice president of the Town Baptist Young People's Union at the Sioux City meeting.
Iowa fish and game commission will hold a public hearing in Ottumwa on October 30 at 10 am to discuss experimental quail hunting. The plan would select a limited number of the 107 quail management areas in forty southern counties for experimental shooting, as quail shooting is currently prohibited in Iowa.
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