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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1936

Page

8

Community Play Ceilings Zero Opens Week at Playhouse

Social affairs build around the Community Players production Ceiling Zero opening Monday at the Community Playhouse for a three night run. Theater-goers plan dinners or Dutch treat picnics before or after shows. A buffet supper follows the final performance Wednesday hosted by Mrs. Donald P. Barnes at the Country club.

Community Players Community Playhouse Community Players’ Board of Directors Donald P. Barnes Country Club

Chambers Visit in A. A. Brooks Home

Mrs. Josephine Chambers of Des Moines and her daughter Helen and son Mack spent the week end with the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Brooks at 1328 Third Avenue SE.

Josephine Chambers Des Moines Helen and Mack Arthur A. Brooks Third Avenue

Hal Childs Leave After Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Hal Frederick Childs of Elkader left Sunday after spending the week end with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Albright of 1503 Second Avenue SE.

Hal Frederick Childs Elkader J. W. Albright Second Avenue SE

Jean Cuykendall Leaves Evans ton after weekend visit

Miss Jean Cuykendall of Evans ton Illinois departed Sunday following a weekend stay at the home of Dr and Mrs C E Simpson 1561 Bever Avenue SE She attended the marriage of Miss Louise Porter and William G Hottensen Saturday evening

Jean Cuykendall Evanston Ill

Mrs Black kin near Evanston after weekend visit

Miss Virginia Black of Northwestern University Evanston Ill returns to Evanston. Carmen Black of New York City goes home after a weekend with Mr and Mrs R W Black at 2418 Grande Avenue SE.

Virginia Black Northwestern University Evanston, Ill Evanston Carmen Black New York City R. W. Black Grande Avenue

Emery Family Guests Visit New Hartford Hosts

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Emery and their children James Jr and Josephine along with Donald Dix of New Hartford departed after a weekend as guests of Mrs. F. W. Mulsow and Dr. Mulsow at 359 Garden drive SE.

James E. Emery James, Jr Josephine Donald Dix New Hartford Mr. Emery F. W. Mulsow Dr. Mulsow Garden Drive SE

Local couple returns home after weekend visit

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Everett of Iowa City came back Sunday evening to their home following a weekend stay with Mrs. Everett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Mason at 1810 Washington Avenue SE, and Mr. Everett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Everett at 1803 Ridgewood Terrace SE.

Richard Everett Iowa City

Humberts Return After Two Week Montana Visit

Mr and Mrs R M Humbert of Scobey Montana came home Sunday following a two week visit with Mrs Humberts sisters Mrs John D Stewart and Mrs eye H Dunn at 1756 A avenue VE.

R. M. Humbert Scobey, Mont Humbert John D. Stewart Eye H. Dunn Avenue

Cherry couple returns home after extended visit

Mr and Mrs John G Cherry of Chicago have returned to their home after visiting Mr and Mrs Howard Cherry at 305 Nassau Street SE and Mrs Cherry s uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Laird at 540 Vernon Drive SE.

John G. Cherry Chicago Mr. Cherry Howard Cherry Nassau Street Mrs.Cherry George Laird Vernon Drive

Halloween Masquerade at Mrs Zvacek’s Home

Mrs Edward V Zvacek entertained her piano pupils at a Halloween masquerade party Saturday evening. Decorations were orange and black and Halloween favors were given to the guests. Pupils present included Norma Ferguson Fern Mrstik Ethel Gunsaulis Leota Gardner Jean Jiricek Dorothy Kucera Ellen Klima Marilyn Gardner Charles Tefer Mae Mrstik Opal Gunsaulis Louis Jiricek Betty Mrstik and Dorothy Zvacek.

Edward V. Zvacek First Street Norma Ferguson Fern Mrstik Ethel Gunsaulis Leota Gardner Jean Jiricek Dorothy Kucera Ellen Klima Marilyn Gardner Charles Tefer Mae Mrstik Opal Gunsaulis Louis Jiricek Betty Mrstik Dorothy Zvacek

Zemans Return From Spokane Visit With Family Stops

Mr and Mrs Frank J Zeman and daughters Vivian Janice and Carol Ann have returned after a two week visit in Spokane Washington guests of Mrs Zeman s parents Mr and Mrs F C Carley En route home the family stopped in Grand Island Nebraska Billings Montana and Missoula Montana

Frank J. Zeman N Street Vivian Janice Carol Ann Spokane Wash

Birthday Honors for Vivian Janice Zeman

Mrs Frank J Zeman hosted a birthday party Saturday at 1401 N Street SW for her daughter Vivian Janice turning four. Guests included Joan Caviness Joyce Van Ness Marilyn Machacek Betty Metela Richard Skrolla Richard Dougherty LeRoy Ledge Clifford McLean and Carol Ann Zeman.

Frank J. Zeman N Street Vivian Janice Joan Caviness Joyce van Ness Marilyn Machacek Betty Metela Richard Skrolla Richard Dougherty LeRoy Blackledge Clifford McLean Carol Ann Zeman

Fifteenth Birthday Party For Betty Mae Leinbaugh

Mrs Reuben Leinbaugh entertained at 1006 Center Point Road NE Saturday afternoon for her daughter Betty Mae s fifteenth birthday Halloween decorations filled the house and refreshment table topped by a birthday cake Halloween prizes went to game winners Guests included Mary Ann Kubicek Jane Hahn Betty Jane Pollock Helen Mae Donisthorpe Doris Mae Dose Ethel Marie Martin Jean Swan Carolyn Cornish Jacqueline Basley Mildred Johnson Ruth Rasley and Betty Mae Leinbaugh

Reuben Leinbaugh Center Point Road Betty Mae Mary Ann Kubicek Jane Hahn Betty Jane Pollock Helen Mae Donisthorpe Doris Mae Dose Ethel Marie Martin Jean Swan Carolyn Cornish Jacqueline Basley Mildred Johnson Ruth Rasley Betty Mae Leinbaugh

Camp Fire to Hold Second Training Session in Montrose

Camp Fire leaders meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the French room of the Montrose hotel for the second training session. Mrs Wells C Peck president of the guardians association speaks on leadership and girls needs. Discussions cover planning group activities for younger and older girls. Muriel MacIntosh leads nature lore. Marion Hepner and Betty Murray direct singing. New adult health chart will be explained with use of charts for girls. Arrangements by Mrs John R Battin and Ariana A Burr. Open to anyone interested in Camp Fire girls.

Montrose Hotel Wells C. Peck Guardians’ Association A. J. Anderson Ardyce Woodside Muriel MacIntosh Marion Hepner Betty Murray John R. Battin Council Ariana A. Burr

Cub Pack 6 Halloween Party Planned at Church

Members of Cub Pack No. 6 of the First Congregational Church and parents plan a Halloween party Monday at 7 15 p.m. in the church assembly room. The pack has arranged a stunt program and Halloween games with cub master Walter Staves and assistants Owen Tisdale and William Chapman in charge.

Cub Pack No. 6 First Congregational Church Walter Staves Owen Tisdale William Chapman

Thirteenth Birthday Party for Truman Berryhill

Mrs. Helen Berryhill and Mrs. George Kallais hosted at the Berryhill home a Saturday birthday party for Truman Berryhill aged thirteen. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Churchill and daughter Marjorie, Francienne Kallais, Richard Berryhill, Mrs. Anna Floetchinger, Clifford Wilkins, Bill and Hugh Beil, and Doris Smith. Mrs. Churchill baked the cake.

Helen Berryhill First Avenue E George Kallais Berryhill Truman Berryhill Earl Churchill Marjorie Francienne Kallais Richard Berryhill Anna Floetchinger Clifford Wilkins Bill and Hugh Beil Doris Smith Churchill

Don McKay Heads To Kenosha For Two Week Vacation

Don McKay of 1428 Sixth avenue SE leaves with his mother Mrs. John McKay for Kenosha Wisconsin to spend a two week vacation.

Don McKay Sixth Avenue John McKay Kenosha Wis

Sedlaceks Leave After Visit with Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. William Sedlacek of Minneapolis departed following a visit with Mrs. J. B. Sedlacek at 1602 Eighth Avenue SE and Mrs. Sedlacek’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack R. Edwards of 358 Seventeenth Street SE. Sunday guests in the Edwards home included Mr. and Mrs. J. W. White of Albany NL and their son.

William Sedlacek Minneapolis Mr. Sedlacek J. B. Sedlacek Eighth Avenue SE Sedlacek Jack R. Edwards Seventeenth Street Edwards J. W. White Albany, NL

Marjorie March Weds William Graham in First Christian Chapel

Miss Marjorie Lois March daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. March and William L. Graham son of Mrs. W. L. Graham wed at the First Christian church chapel Sunday at 4 pm officiated by Rev. Blaine Hyten. The bride wore aquamarine silk and a matching turban with blue veil and silver accessories. maid of honor Ruth March wore rose silk. bridesmaid Mrs. Thomas F. Doherty wore dark blue. Best man Adrian Clark. usher John C. English. Organist Miss Mary Irene MacLaughlin and singer Miss Dora Cargin performed. A reception and wedding supper followed at the bride’s home. The couple left for a motor trip and will reside in Wichita after October 1.

Marjorie Lois March E. M. March Daniels Street William L. Graham W. L. Graham Mr. Graham Wichita Kan First Christian Church Blaine Hyten Ruth March Thomas F. Doherty Washington High School Coe College Parsons College Fairfield Graham Northwestern University Wilson and Company

Burrows Family Weekend Visit Highlights Illinois Kin

Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Burrows of Joliet Illinois and their son Jack visited Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Burrows at 517 B avenue NW over the weekend, spending time with extended family.

F. G. Burrows Joliet, Ill Jack Mr. Burrows Mrs A. G. Burrows B Avenue NW

Miss Florence Fisher Visits Manchester Friends

Miss Florence Fisher of 315 Fourth Avenue SW spent the week end visiting Mr and Mrs Donald Belknap in Manchester.

Florence Fisher Fourth Avenue Donald Belknap Manchester

Pruchas Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A F Prucha of 1538 Mount Vernon avenue SE marked fifty years of marriage. Married in San Francisco, they have lived in Cedar Rapids since, with four children L R Jackson Manchester Arvid Prucha Detroit Mich Mrs L S Bartlett Cedar Rapids and Victor Prucha Burlington plus relatives at the celebration. The linen tablecloth used for dinner was a wedding gift from fifty years ago.

A. F. Prucha Mount Vernon Avenue Pruchas San Francisco Calif Cedar Rapids L. R. Jackson Manchester Arvid Prucha Detroit, Mich L. S. Bartlett

Monte Carlo Opera Ensemble at Mount Mercy

The Monte Carlo opera ensemble will perform at Mount Mercy Wednesday at 7 45 p m presenting highlights from five well known operas The ensemble includes Walter Merhoff baritone Rubi Spencer Lyon coloratura soprano Gina Gaudio violinist Mme Le Rein soprano Lois Albright pianist Guiseppe Lazzerini tenor and May Barron contralto.

Monte Carlo Mount Mercy Walter Merhoff Rubi Spencer Lyon Gina Gaudio Mme. le Rein Lois Albright Guiseppe Lazzerini May Barron

Card Party Sponsored by L A TO O R C Ladies

The ladies auxiliary to the O R C will host a public benefit card party Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Iowa Electric Light and Power bungalow. Prizes at each table and door prizes. Each guest should bring a food donation. Hostesses: Mrs. A C Meakins chairwoman, Mrs. Carl F Goodwin, Mrs. Ethel K Nasinec.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company A. C. Meakins Carl F. Goodwin Ethel K. Nasinec

Mrs Caffee Honors Mrs Glenn Rullman At Bridge Tea

Mrs Mabel Caffee of 1211 Fifth Avenue SE entertained Saturday afternoon at a bridge tea in honor of Mrs Glenn Rullman of Hamilton Illinois. The color scheme featured deep yellow and red with red roses at the center. C F McIntosh poured and guests included Miss Ruth Rydberg and Mesdames James Kennedy Opal Kobe Bertha Hawkins Luther Crow C F McIntosh and Glenn Rullman.

Mabel Caffee Fifth Avenue SE Glenn Rullman Hamilton Ill C. F. McIntosh Ruth Rydberg James Kennedy Opal Kobe Bertha Hawkins Luther Crow

Betsy Ross Theta Rho Club Plans Masquerade Ball

The Betsy Ross Theta Rho girls club No 2 will meet Tuesday at 4 30 p m at Sokol hall. A masquerade ball is set for 8 15 p m and the public is invited.

Betsy Ross Theta Rho Sokol Hall

Silver Cross Circle Hosting Dessert Luncheon

Mrs. B. Harrington of 364 Forest Drive SE will entertain the Silver Cross circle of the King's Daughters with a dessert luncheon on Wednesday at 1 p.m.

Orrs bid farewell to longtime home after family visit

Mr and Mrs L R Orr of 1418 Third avenue SE hosted last week’s guests including Mrs A W Murray of Freeport Ill Mrs R N Asper gren of Kalamazoo Mich and Mrs Norman Hays of Knoxville This marked the final family reunion at the Orr residence which they have occupied since 1901 They sold the home and will depart this week for Hot Springs Ark to spend the winter.

Longueville Bridge Game Hosted by Mrs Oliver

Mrs Oliver Longueville will sponsor a regular contract bridge game on Monday evening at 8 p.m. at 2035 Blake Boulevard SE. All duplicate contract players are invited to attend.

Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard

Maydean Swatosh Hosts Costume Party

Maydean Swatosh daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Swatosh entertained at a costume party Saturday evening at 2403 Fifth avenue SE. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Broulik chaperoned. Guests included Dorothy Lanpher Emma Wolfe Bernice Stastny Mildred Broulick Shirley Parks Robert Stastny Johnny Jacobs Junior Hunter Herbert Love Clark Mahannah and Robert Gourley.

Maydean Swatosh L. E. Swatosh Fifth Avenue SE Leonard Broulik Dorothy Jean Lanpher Emma Louise Wolfe Bernice Stastny Mildred Broulck Shirley Parks Robert Stastny Johnny ,Jacobs Junior Hunter Herbert Love Clark Mahannah Robert Gourley

Kenwood Teachers Host Halloween Picnic Dinner

Teachers from Kenwood school enjoyed a Friday auditorium picnic hosted by the P. T. A. Sixty guests sat at small tables in Halloween colors. Mrs. Leslie Crabbs led group singing and games after the dinner, with Mrs. O. F. Wiedersburg supervising the friendship committee.

Kenwood School Leslie Crabbs O. F. Wiedersburg

Kenwood P T A Study Group to Meet Tuesday

The Kenwood study group will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. O. F. Wiedersburg at 119 Kenmore Drive NE.

Kenwood O. F. Wiedersburg Kenmore Drive

Tyler P T A Study Group Opens Tuesday Lesson

The Tyler P T A study group meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Jean Wiechert’s home. Miss Afton Smith, state instructor for child welfare at the Iowa City station, leads the initial lesson. parents of all Tyler pupils are invited.

Tyler P. T. A Jean Wiechert Afton Smith Child Welfare Research Station Iowa City Tyler

Taylor Study Class Seeks Community Responsibility Discussion

The Taylor parent education class will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs William Murphy 718 Eighth Street SE The topic is Children and Community Responsibility.

Taylor William Murphy Eighth Street SE

Birthday Party Honoring Miss Quick Hosted by Tirzah Society

Mrs. Margaret Quick of 883 Shaver Road NE entertained the Tirzah society and their husbands Thursday evening in honor of her daughter Marys birthday. High prizes at 500 went to Mrs. Len a Young ton and Elmer Vosburgh, with pinochle prizes awarded to Margaret Hutchinson and Lewis Klever. A gift was presented to Miss Quick.

Margaret Quick Shaver Road Tirzah Society Mary Lena Youngton Elmer Vosburgh Margaret Hutchinson Lewis Klever Miss Quick

Tirzah Society Plans Wednesday Card Party at Home

The Tirzah society will host a public card party on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Maude Stangel.

Tirzah Society Maude Stangel

Mrs. Ross to Leave After Stay with Roth Family

Mrs. A. M. Ross of Los Angeles will depart Tuesday after a two month visit at the home of her sister Mrs. W. K. Roth at 349 Park Terrace SE. A family dinner was hosted in her honor by Mr. and Mrs. Roth on Sunday at their home.

A. M. Ross Los Angeles Calif W. K. Roth Roth

Cornwell Couple Return From Eastern Trip

Mr and Mrs G H Cornwell of 356 Garden drive SE have returned after a two and a half week eastern trip. They visited Mrs E O Stewitts in Amsterdam New York and Mrs Frank N Wright in Schenectady New York, both sisters of Mrs Cornwell.

G. H. Cornwell Garden Drive E. O. Stewitts Amsterdam N. Y Frank N. Wright Schenectady

Sigma of Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Informal Tea at Montrose

Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi business girls sorority held a Sunday afternoon tea at the Montrose hotel. Eileen Koehler, president, presided. Seventeen members and six guests attended and enjoyed bridge with prizes won by Ann Kriz and Earlamond Collier.

Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Montrose Eileen Koehler Ann Kriz Earlamond Collier

D A V District Convention Held in Dubuque

At the third district convention of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War in Dubuque, Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 members attended. Elected district president C C Rickhoff Waterloo, vice president May Walker Davenport, and Alma Owens treasurer. Mayor Jaeger welcomed attendees. Henry Bittner gave the afternoon address.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Dubuque Rebecca Alexander Alma E. Owens H. F. Klemme Norman Sutliff Calvin Williams Charles Briggs George Hollom F. J. Kouba, Jr Glenn Thomas Frank C. Kirkpatrick Waterloo C. C. Rickhoff May Walker Davenport Alma Owens Rebecca Alexander Kent Frank Jaeger Henry Bittner Disabled Veterans of Iowa Gene McMasters

Rowley Youth Paroled From Robbery Sentence

Vernon Nichols age 18 of Rowley pled guilty to participating in the Sitka hardware store robbery at Hazleton. He was sentenced to one year in the county jail but the sentence was suspended and he was paroled to the Buchanan county sheriff for good behavior.

Independence Vernon Nichols Rowley Waterloo James McDonnell R. W. Hasner Sitka Hazleton Buchanan County A. W. Hammelman

Death of Westbury farmer Callahan noted in county

Independence obituary for Patrick Joseph Callahan a longtime local farmer and former Fairfax postmaster. He died suddenly at home near Independence with death attributed to natural causes likely a stroke. Funeral at St. John’s Catholic Church Tuesday at 10 a.m. Msgr. Donohue presiding. Survived by wife Anna Bond two sons Joseph and Francis Westbury Township, daughter Mary Craney Flint Michigan, sisters Ella and Mary Callahan Marengo Iowa.

Independence Patrick Joseph Callahan Westbury Township Buchanan County St. John’s Catholic Church Msgr W. T. Donohue Mr. Callahan Muscatine County Patrick Margaret Callahan

Flames Fire Up Cedar Rapids Savings Bank Penthouse

Firemen battled flames that broke out in the elevator shaft penthouse atop the Cedar Rapids Savings Bank building. A short circuit in elevator motors was blamed. damage included the penthouse wooden structure and three motors with water intrusion to a nearby Hobby House display. Water used for about 30 minutes as high winds threatened spread to the roof.

Cedar Rapids Savings Bank E. P. Kohout Hobby House Third Street New State Theater Bank Third Avenue John Buresh Park Avenue SE Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Butterfly Sweet Shop Baresh van Vechten Shaffer Guaranty Bank Mr. Shaffer

Ladder Responded To Alarm With Prolonged Callout

Firefighters arrived after an alarm and several crews remained on scene for one hour and thirty minutes.

Ladder

Browder Rally Blocked by Armed Group in Tampa

Edwin L. Bryan acting for Earl Browder seeks warrants from County Judge Cornelius for Deputy Sheriff Lawrence Ponder constable Fred Newberger and John Parrish after a band of armed men disrupted Browder's rally in Tampa. The assault injured many as the platform collapsed and Browder fled to his hotel.

Tampa Fla Edwin L. Bryan Earl Browder Bryan Cornelius Lawrence Ponder Fred Newberger John Parrish Browder American Legion Ponder Newberger Par- Trish

Three One Act Plays at Decorah High School

On October 29 the Decorah High School auditorium hosts three one act plays by speech class members directed by Miss Helen Adams. Flight of the Herons features Jean White Carl Griebel Margaret Hanson Floyd Quadahl and Roy Glise. Mushrooms Coming Up includes Ruth Roseth Freda Eggen Earline Marsh Lucille Roberts Lois Glover Emma Istad. The Wedding stars Philip Bernatz Everett Miller Margaret German Bruce Mallum Theodore Ao e Phyllis Dahle and Elvin Ellis.

Margaret Germann Bruce Mallum Theodore Aoe Phyllis Dahle Elvin Ellis

False Teeth Stay Put With FASTEETH Ad

Most wearers face embarrassment when teeth slip during moments. Sprinkle FASTEETH on plates to keep false teeth in place and comfortable, plus sweetens breath. Available at drug stores.

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