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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1935

Page

4

Miss Polly Price Weds Kenneth Madden in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Miss Polly Price daughter of Vro aid and Mrs Price of Cedar Rapids married Kenneth Madden son of Mr and Mrs Madden of Freeport in a Cedar Rapids church ceremony. Out-of-town guests included Madden relatives from Freeport and Iowa City. The bride, a 1931 Coe College graduate, and the groom, a 1932 Coe College graduate, planned a short motor trip after the wedding.

Polly Price Cedar Rapids Kenneth Madden OM Minnen Freeport Ted Fred Veilege Ot Merritt Jyetter Johanna Holl Holbrook Morrison Fring Telbusher Harry Teete Revert Daniel Merlin Morris Madden J. M Madden Ross Madden George Madden Ray Madden Elwood Madden Iowa City Coe College Chi Omega Social Sorority Crescent YWCA Phi Alpha Pi Sachem

Faculty Frolic At Coe College Draws Invites

Misses Ethel Ryan and Ruth Zika issued about 100 invitations for a Halloween faculty frolic in Coe college women's gym. Guests are Coe faculty women and wives. Mrs John Tiddle hosted a luncheon at Killians and entertained guests after a theater party. Chrysanthemums decorated the luncheon table.

Ethel Ryan Ruth Zika Womens Coe College Coe John Tiddle First Avenue Killans Tea Room Tiddle

Mrs Toms Hostess A Small Group Dines At Guest Home

Mrs WoT Horst of De Moines stays as guest of Mie FOW Dye mour at 384 Twenty-first Street SE. The event centers on a penny carner and a petite gathering hosted by Mrs Toms, with Roener Co Tums referenced in the description.

Roener Horst de Mones Twenty-first Street

Visits Frews and Names a Weekend Guest

Fragmentary OCR notes show a visit to Frews involving Joan Barbara Adee M Western, a guest tied to Mis Jak Frow, with an address reference on 12.9 Trrd Street in St. Local context unclear.

Joan Barbara Adee Mwterson Ned Trrd Street

Wiss La Plante To Be Honored At Onedge Party

Miss Wiss La Plante will be honored at a house party with hostesses including Mrs Helen Vunns of Chicago and Mrs Katharine Van Meter of Mo line IL. Coe college students and Delta Delta Delta sisters attend as guests alongside a list of named Misses and Miss Bernice Knickerbocker of Fairfax.

Moss Seenand Avenue Gage Wiss Helen Vunns Chicago Vosses Carol Ne Katharne van Meter Moline Coe College Delta Delta Delta Sorority Miss la Plante Edith Knox Inez Deacon Margaret Sundberg Sarah Palmer Virginia Kuning Patricia Burkhalter Virginia Weld Catherine Cooper Wynne Hoblitzell Betty Carrithers Winifred Carrithers Virginia Drake Mary Ellen Hamilton Dorothy Faris Bernice Knickerbocker Fairfax

First YMCA Monthly Party Saturday Night

Senior YMCA members from all classes and guests are invited to the first monthly YMCA party. Activities include ping pong handball bowling squash swimming badminton from 830 to 915 pm special entertainment at 930 pm and dancing and bridge from 10 pm onward sponsored by the junior board of the YMCA.

YMCA Jyuior Board

Notable Guests From Pekin Travel To New York City

Dr and Mrs Henry M Houghton arrive as guests of Mr and Mrs C F Clark at 510 Knollwood Drive SE en route from Pekin China to New York City. Dr Houghton formerly dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Town now directs the China Medical Center in Pekin, the largest such institution in the Orient, operated by the Rockefeller Foundation. Mrs Cal Stoddard of Holly wood Calf, a former Cedar Ropads resident, writes of travel and connections with Vir an and Mrs HH Burleson, noting Stoddard’s decade long residency and recent Friday return from Tacoma to San Francisco.

Henry M Houghton C F Clark Knollwood Drive Pekin China New York City Houghton College of Medicine The University of Town China Medical Center Orient Rockefeller Foundation Cal Stoddard Hellywood Cedar Ropads HH ¢ Burleson Das Pvente First Street Ova Tyre Oyte Fiiday Mi Gregor

Cer tree Watkins present at 2pm at the Mee

The note reports a meeting where Cer tree Watkins is to be present at 2 pm. The text also mentions a Sad event. The readable fragment lacks clear names, dates, and location details beyond the 2 pm time.

Cer Tree Watkins Leony

Busy Week for Junior League Members and Speakers

The Junior League hosts educational talks with Miss Margaret Woodson as educational secretary and Miss Alma Hartz speaking on volunteer health work. A luncheon for board members precedes the 2 pm gathering at the Montrose, with additional social attendance including guests from Iowa and theater events featuring Susan Glaspell’s work.

Margaret Woodson Association of Junior Leagues Montrose Alma Hartz Public Health Nursing Association Juniour League Mos Weodson Fees Iowa Sara Susan Glaspells

Our Neshber Canada Program At Cultus Club Meeting

Mr Joe D Kennedy led a Cultus club program at Mrs George Rugh's home 411 Eighth Street SF Thursday afternoon. Nineteen members attended as Mrs Kennedy gave a general country history and resume. Mrs W D Patterson spoke on Man time and Prairie Provinces. Mrs W C Howe covered Canada rivers and lakes with photos. Mrs Henry Mon ullon reported on Canadian cities. Mrs George Baumgartner described famous Canadian women. Mrs Ira Verne discussed Canadian sports and Indians. Mrs T B Yuill compared Canada government with the United States. Refreshments followed.

Joe D. Kennedy Canada Cultus Club George Rugh Eighth Street Kennedy W D Patterson W C Howe British Columbia Henry Monullon Dominion George Baumgartner Ira Verne T B Yuill United States

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Luncheon Held at Dvorak Home

Twenty nine members gathered Thursday for a luncheon at 2240 Upland Drive SE hosted by Mrs F J Dvorak. Assisting were Mrs J S Arendts Mrs P Myers Mrs Hugh Reid and Mrs Arthur Huntington. President Mrs Arendts led business plans for fall work. Next meeting set for November 2 at Mrs L Erwin’s home 761 Seventh Avenue Marion.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club F J Dvorak Upland Drive J S Arendts P Myers Hugh Reid Arthur Huntington Arendts L. Erwin Seventh Avenue Marion

Friendship Daughters Dessert Luncheon At Gains Home

Friendship circle of the Kings Daughters held a dessert luncheon at Mrs Philip K Gaines home 1339 Eighth street NW. In the business session Mrs WOE Lichtenstein reported on Ottumwa state convention and the afternoon was spent sewing for the Public Health Nursing association. Guests included Mrs O Ro Sinclair from Clarion Mrs Bersl Fighmoy and Mrs Arthur Dickes from Cedar Rapids. Leonard Ro Woolson will entertain the vice arts neat meeting on Nov 15.

Friendship Circle King’s Daughters Philip K Gaines Eighth Street NW Woe Lichtenstein Ottumya Public Health Nursing Association O Ro Sinclar Clarion Bersl Fighmoy Arthur Dickes Cedar Rapids Leonard Ro Woolson Elmburt Dive Vice Arts

Club entertains at Mrs Miller home for Miss Brink

A social gathering was hosted by Mrs Miller at 229 Fley North Street NW to honor Miss P'da Brink, now Mrs Delbert Willer Nix, with guests from Cedar Rogeds and Stelise baw present. Plans outlined for a benefit and party at SPOS vnal Wednesday, with labor temple venue and refreshments to be served. The bureau's first meeting of the year was announced for May, with awards and table prizes to be given.

Mancous Nide Spos Vnal Wwedne Womans Liber Pures No LT Sedeas Toor Phives Bureau

This City Will Be Well Represented At Bridge Tourney

Cedar Rapids will be well represented at the first annual central states pair championship contract bridge tournament to be played Saturday and Sunday at the Blackhawk hotel in Davenport. Cedar Rapids entrants include Mr. and Mrs. E. J Carey and several others with Mrs Genevieve Keedick of Toledo among the participants.

Cedar Rapids Blackhawk Davenport E. J Carey Don Hines George E. Beattie L. L. Hodgin R. F. Gorman Oliver Longueville R. S. Hardendorf S. A. Sanders Genevieve Keedick Toledo R. D McIntyre Anamosa Taylor Iowa City

Plan Convention of Lowa Music Clubs in Cedar Rapids

The board of the Federation in Waterloo Friday discussed the spring convention to be held in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. R. D. Taylor and Miss Eleanor Houts traveled to Waterloo for a dinner and musicale at the Russell Lamson hotel. Frances Swab, D M I Fellows, and Miss Elizabeth Bohac joined the Friday meeting.

Towa Federation of Music Clubs Cedar Rapids Federation Waterloo R. D. Taylor Eleanor Houts Russell-Lamson Hotel Frances Swab Beethoven Club Dmi Cedar Rapids Womans Club Elizabeth Bohac Mozart Club

Mrs Soboda Family Returns From Akron Visit

Mrs E M Soboda and Mrs Edward M Soboda Jr of two different addresses returned Friday morning after visiting with Mrs James Rowley in Akron with their daughter Nancy.

E M Soboda Third Avenue SE Edward M Soboda Park Avenue SE Nancy James Rowley Akron

Miss Ruth McIntosh Honored At Bridal Shower Parties

Miss Ruth McIntosh, soon to wed Glenn Bullman, was guest of honor at a Thursday kitchen shower hosted by Mrs Newberry and Mrs C F McIntosh at McIntosh home. A mock wedding featured Ora Mae Edwards as bride and Delores Newhouse as groom.

Ruth McIntosh Glenn Bullman D Newberry C. F. McIntosh Eighth Avenue SE Ora Mae Edwards Delores Newhouse Vivienne West Luther Crow Guy Rich Ruth Otto Charles Smith J R Edwards Earl Birney William Cain O A Batley Clyde Caffee H. V. Little Walter Heather Raymond Turney Guy Kapple Howard Mover A M _ Nobbett J. F. van Tassel J J. Gregory R T Kells C J Lynch R. R. Williamson Orland Furman I. F. McMinds R. E. Bucknell Winnifred Burton R. S. Toogend W. L. Quaas Howard Nandell Alice Burton West Otto Rich Edwards Miss McIntosh

Social evening at Ferris home yields prizes

Mr and Mrs C. E. Ferris hosted a dinner and card party on Thursday eve ning at 1627 Second Avenue SE. Guests included Mr and Mrs Earl Smith Mr and Mrs Calvin Ryerson Mrs Ida M Gard Mr and Mrs H. G Fussell A YP Mineck Mrs Stella Fussell Mr and Mrs George C Keyes Jr. and Mr. ROC Lemkuhl and Mrs Nethe Miche. Lemkuhl and Mrs Lemkuhl took high prizes with consolation awards to Earl Smith Mineck and Mrs Keyes.

C. E. Ferris Second Avenue SE Earl Smith Calvin Ryerson Ida M Gard H. G Fussell YP “Mineck Stella Fussell George C Keyes Roc Lemkuhl Netlhe Miche Bari Smith Farl Smith Mineck Keyes

Evelyn Kimm and Donald McCormick Wed in Rock Island

Announcement of Evelyn Kimm daughter of Mr and Mrs F F Kimm Belle Plaine and Donald McCormick Van Horne wed Sept 14 in Rock Island. Mrs McCormick taught in Van Horne and recently joined the FW Wantworth company. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Mattiwze Evelyn Kimm Cedar Rapids F&f Kimm Belle Pline Donald McCormick van Horne Rock Island McCommueux Wantworth

Etiquette of Letters and Introducing Neighbors

A guide on writing a letter of introduction for neighbors moving away. It suggests mentioning shared interests to ease introductions, allows unsealed letters, and notes benefits of a richer vocabulary for longer letters. The Home Institute booklet How to Write Letters for All Occasions offers tips and sample letters.

Home Institute

Miss Leven Speaks On Russia At Coe Dinner

Miss Cecelia Leven, a Coe College graduate born in Russia and now French teacher at Franklin High, spoke at a Coe College social science dinner in Voorhees Hall. She described Russian conditions and education while noting broad differences between Russia and the United States. Dr. C T. Hickok presided. hosts included Prof. John Henry and Prof. Lynn Garwood among others.

Cecelia Leven Russia Voorhees Hall Coe College Miss Leven United States Phi Kappa Franklin Senior High School C T. Hickok John Henry Lynn Garwood Alice Salter J. F. Yothers Clarence Nelson

Betty Rapaport Named Co chair for Spinster's Spree

Miss Betty Rapaport of Cedar Rapids, a University of Iowa junior, is named co chair of ticket sales for the Spinster's Spree, a ladies choice party in Iowa City on November 15.

Betty Rapaport Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Iowa City

Forget-Me-Nots Meet At 844 Fifteenth Street SE

The Forget-Me-Nots met Tuesday at Mrs. Frank Melsh home 844 Fifteenth Street SE. Prizes were won by Mrs. N W Robertson and Mrs. William Willenborg.

Frank Melsh Fifteenth Street N. W. Robertson William Willenborg

District Sessions Draw 200 Women of Iowa Clubs

More than 200 women attended the second district Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs sessions in Maquoketa. District director Mrs. A. B. Rathbun presided with federation leaders Mrs. H. C. Houghton Jr., Mrs. Eugene Cutler, and Mrs. William Larrabee on the platform. Registration listed four state officers, twenty-four state committee members, sixty-five delegates, and ninety visitors from clubs across Davenport, Dubuque, Clinton, Cedar Rapids, and more. Mrs. Houghton spoke on Cross Roads, praising Iowa’s pioneering club and women’s work and its hardy leadership.

Maquoketa Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs A. B. Rathbun Clinton H. C. Houghton, Jr Red Oak Iowa Eugene Cutler Des Moines William Larrabee Clermont Davenport Dubuque Cedar Rapids Lost Nation Central City Coggan Delmar DeWitt Baldwin Center Junction Toronto Onslow Calamus Hale Anamosa F. C. Kellogg Austin N. Palmer I. E Jackson F. W. Damour Ben Ogden W. R. Foot J. P Mills S. R. Hawkins H G. Heiserman Houghton Cross Roads

Connell Couple Return From Des Moines Visit

Mr and Mrs W M Connell of 1521 A avenue NE returned Wednesday from Des Moines where they spent a week with their son Dr John Connell and his family and with their daughter Miss Catherine Connell

W. M. Connell A Avenue NE Des Moines John Connell Catherine Connell

Service Circle Tacks Layette and More for Needy Woman

Fifteen members of the Service circle of the King's Daughters met at the Public Health Nursing Association offices to cut garments for a twenty one piece layette for a needy woman. They took the clothing home for completion and will also supply milk. The group marked linens for the association. Mrs. C. H. Klersey led the activities. An admission service for Mrs. F. M. Wells was held during the afternoon.

The King’s Daughters Public Health Nursing Association C. H. Klersey F. M. Wells

Mrs Potter Hosts Easy Aces Bridge Club

Mrs D R Potter of 412 Twelfth Street SE entertained the Easy Aces bridge club at her home Thursday afternoon. Prizes were won by Mrs C R Scholl and Mrs W V Carringer Jr.

D. R. Potter Twelfth Street Easy Aces Bridge Club C. R. Scholl W. V. Carringer, Jr

Delta Theta Chi Plans Regular Meetings at Roosevelt

Delta Theta Chi national business girls sorority held a Tuesday evening meeting at the Roosevelt hotel with Miss Martha Sicpan presiding. Plans were made to hold regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

Delta Theta Chi National Business Girls’ Sorority Roosevelt Hotel Martha Sicpan

Re-Elect Mrs. Pye Iowa P. T. A. Head

Mrs. Charles Pye of Des Moines was re-elected president of the Iowa Parent-Teacher congress at the Fort Dodge convention closing Friday. New vice presidents include Mrs. C. C. Collister Spencer Mrs. Arthur Brennecke Marshalltown Mrs. Harry Sherwood Atlantic Miss Lulu Rose Orr Fort Dodge Mrs. A. A. Zeman Davenport and Mrs. Vera Planck Magdsick Charles City. Hinton’s H L Taylor named recording secretary and Des Moines’ Frank Root treasurer. Next convention city to be chosen by the executive board this year.

Fort Dodge Charles Pye Des Moines Iowa Parent-Teacher Congress C. C. Collister Spencer Arthur Brennecke Marshalltown Harry Sherwood Atlantic Lulu Rose Orr A. A. Zeman Davenport Vera Planck Magdsick Charles City H. L. Taylor Hinton Frank Root

Prohibition Era Estimates of U S Saloons Breweries and Distilleries

Estimates show 177 790 saloons 7 090 breweries and 236 distilleries operated in the United States before prohibition reflecting the scale of the alcohol industry prior to nationwide bans.

United States

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