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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1936
Page
13
Cedar Rapids Country Club hosts a Halloween carnival themed dinner dance for members with a festive atmosphere. The event, planned by the entertainment committee led by Mrs. Edwin H. Wadsworth, is scheduled for November 14 at the club venue.
Thirty members of Chapter GM of the P E O attended a meeting Monday evening at Mrs Scott McIntyars 359 Park Terrace SE Mrs M S Hallman reviewed I Am the Fox by Winifred Van Etten and Mrs Allan G Thurman assisted the hostess
Miss Martha Trewin daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold R Trewin 1950 Fourth Avenue SE pledged to Alpha Phi sorority at the University of Arizona Tucson She is a co student who completed her first two years at Cornell College Mount Vernon
Mr and Mrs A H Grupe of Chicago have returned to their home after spending the week end with Mr and Mrs Ben Ogden, 2033 Fourth Avenue SE.
Mrs. George E. Beattie will sponsor a regular contract bridge game Wednesday at 1 30 p m at her home 315 Nineteenth street SE.
Mrs George P Mithl of Cleveland travels back home after a three week visit with her mother Mrs Myrtle Giffen Johnes at 1816 Fifth Avenue SE.
Miss Florence Diers and Mrs Richard Bruch hosted a Monday evening linen shower at 399 Twenty second street SE for Mrs Edward Filipi formerly Miss Lucille Stodola. The color scheme was pink and green. Bridge prizes went to Miss Bertha Ainsworth Mrs Ralph Schillig and Mrs Tillie OHeron.
Mrs. J. A. Shepard of 109 G avenue NW hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday for her daughter Loretta as she plans to wed Kenneth Deal on November 8. Sixteen guests attended and prizes went to Beulah Detwiler Clara Moore Hilda Deal and Jean Williamson.
Mr and Mrs Paul Dubiel and daughter Hazel with Miss Frances Fox of Milwaukee Wis travel home from Florida Cuba and New Orleans and spend weekend with Mr and Mrs Harry A Gathmann at 2048 Park avenue SE.
The Crusaders circle of the King's Daughters will host a guest night meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m at Mrs J H Rhodes 1547 Fourth avenue SE. Members should bring the usual picnic supper requirements.
The Sigma chapter of the Beta Sigma Phi business girls sorority will convene on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Montrose hotel to discuss upcoming activities.
The P. T. A. study group will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. at 503 Twelfth Avenue SE with Mrs. Jean Wiechert guiding the session.
The Big Springs P T A study group meets at the school Wednesday at 2 p.m. Franklin P T A will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at the school.
The Roosevelt Parent Teacher Association will gather Wednesday at 2 30 PM in the school auditorium. Miss Elizabeth McIntosh of the Public Health Nursing association will speak. Miss Addie Zika will discuss her recent trip to Canada to view the Dionne quintuplets.
Mrs. I. E. Jackson of 223 Twenty third Street Drive SE and Mrs. E. A. Johnson of 1809 Second Avenue SE hosted a large luncheon Tuesday in the Roosevelt room of the Roosevelt hotel. Yellow and rust chrysanthemums decorated the table as contralto Ruth Ebling Massey and accompanist Lucy Ambroz performed. Annie Laura Davidson presented readings.
The Needlework Guild invites all interested in the guild’s work to its annual fall luncheon Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel. Mrs. E. P. Boynton collects reservations or attendees may call the hotel. Supplies will be distributed and final instructions given for the ingathering on November 10, 11, and 12.
Mrs H K Painter of Minneapolis Minn a Mount Holyoke graduate and longtime A A U W worker will speak on Widening Horizons to Cedar Rapids branch members Wednesday evening at 1801 Second Avenue SE Shuttleworth home. She led the Minneapolis branch two years was Minnesota fellowship chairman and state president 1933 36 now directs northwest central section and authored Minnesota Grows Up also leading Minnesota Parent Teacher council and young people symphony concert board.
Mr and Mrs John Abraham announce the marriage of their daughter Rose to Aldrich Marek. The ceremony took place October 24 at the Little Brown Church near Nashua with Rev William Kent officiating. The couple will reside at 289 Wilson Avenue Southwest after a brief wedding trip east.
Mr and Mrs Jode Rains marked their thirty six anniversary with a Sunday party at Joyland ballroom. About sixty guests attended including several traveling guests from out of town.
A Cedar Rapids Woman's club resolution asks the city council to ban the sale and use of fireworks, following Des Moines precedent. The measure cites firefighter and child injury concerns and seeks council action similar to Des Moines. More than 100 members attended a program featuring parks talk and Kodachrome reels.
Members of the Lady Luck club entertained husbands and friends at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Bruce Clauson at 615 A avenue NW. Prizes went to Erma Sisam Bruce Clauson Genevieve Jarboe Clyde Miller Florence Usher Le Roy Smith and Mrs Earl Rutan. Also present were Florence Robins Nettie Sisam Curtis Hunt George Davis Cecil Koon Earl Rutan Mrs LeRoy Smith and Carl Jensen of Cedar Falls.
Misses Agatha and Nelle Cherry of 1232 Third Avenue SE returned Monday after a four month trip abroad. They visited England and Scotland for most of the journey and also spent time in Holland Belgium Switzerland and France. Their itinerary included two days in New York City and a week in Chicago as guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Cherry.
Mr and Mrs Morris Sanford hosted a dinner in Mount Vernon to honor Edward Weismiller a Cornell College sophomore and Yale Younger Poets award winner He authored The Deer Comes Down and his book releases Tuesday Attending were Clyde and Harriet Tull Porter Engle Sigmund Garner Metcalf Edwards and Sealy
Cedar Rapids people attending the fifty ninth session of the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star gather at Davenport for an event opening at 7 30 p m with a formal 9 p m start. Headquarters are the Blackhawk hotel.
The Phoenician club hosts its annual fall dance at the Crystal ballroom in the Montrose hotel on November 14. Dancing runs from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Reservations may be made at the Montrose hotel.
Hostesses for a Tuesday 8 p.m. card party at the Iowa Electric Light and Power bungalow are Mrs. John Randa Mrs. J. E. Stevenson Mrs. Ahart Melsa Mrs. Carl F. Goodwin Mrs. Ethel K. Nasinec and chairman Mrs. A. C. Meakins.
Miss Mary Gertrude Fox daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Fox of 607 Seventh St SE wed Hugh L Rick son of Mr and Mrs Hugh E Rick of 649 Thirty-fourth St NE at Immaculate Conception church. The couple planned to live at 649 Thirty-fourth St NE during a home build on Thirty third St NE.
Members of the American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post No 5 will entertain junior members at a costume party at Memorial Coliseum Friday at 7 p.m. Each junior should bring a prospective member. Mrs Earl F Heinze, Mrs Gilbert Martin and Mrs Clare Nichols lead the event. For information call Mrs Heinze at 21647 or Mrs F C Parrish at 7563.
The Beta Phi Alpha Mothers Club honored patroness Mrs. Frederick Schwartz with a tea at Beta Belfry. Decorations featured gold and green as club members, alumnae, and sorority patrons attended the Sunday event. Mrs. W. C. Schrodermier helped coordinate with Mrs. Charles Burianek and Mrs. Harley Breed assisting.
Mrs G I Scott hosted a farewell gathering for Mrs Katherine Keyes Elkin at 412 Seventh Avenue SW. The Elkins plan to move to Chicago where they will reside. prizes were awarded to five guests in bridge games and a gift given to the departing hostess.
Mrs. Jack Frew of 620 Thirty Fourth Street SE returned Monday after visiting her sister-in-law Mrs. Iva Leist in Geneva Illinois.
Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Cripps and grandson Merle Smith and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Knight and son Wesley left Tuesday for Hibbing Minnesota after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. Clayton P. Smith at 125 Thirty-third Street NE.
Fifty seven leaders attended the second session of the Camp Fire training course at the Montrose hotel. Mrs. Wells C. Peck outlined responsibilities and ideals, while Miss Muriel MacIntosh discussed nature crafts and printing methods. Open house will be Wednesdays 1 to 4 p.m. at the Camp Fire office for guardians seeking help with headbands symbol and program planning.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yoran topped the north south and east west divisions in a bridge game hosted by Mrs. Oliver Longueville. Second honors went to Mrs. T. E. Taylor with Mrs. H. J. Robertson in north south and Mrs. F. D. Wasson with Mrs. Longueville in east west.
Miss Mary Stark returned to Chicago Sunday after spending a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Stark on Vinton road NW.
J Leeds Barrell of Gwynedd Valley Pa claims the title after spending 53 consecutive summers at Rye Beach New Hampshire. Three of his five children were born there.
Spider web strands measure about 0.00015 inches in diameter and are employed in certain scientific instruments.
Mar ion near Mary Albaught hosted a Rural Young People's club hard times party Monday. Guests were greeted by ghosts and given a tour before Halloween games and stunts. Thirty refreshments were served. Mrs Olive McConaughey of Xenia Ohio visited in the W T Jackson home and planned trips to Cedar Rapids Niles Mich and Indianapolis before returning home.
Mrs. F. B. Cornelius travels to Mount Carroll Illinois to visit her sister and spend time with family over a short stay in the village.
Mr and Mrs James Wallace were observed visiting Ames on a business trip with local engagement noted. The report highlights their Sojournt to meet with area firms and discuss potential collaborations.
Mr and Mrs George Kolda Sr of Waubeek hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs Donald Vulicheck and son from Prescott Arizona Mr and Mrs Leo Vuli check from Prescott and Cedar Rapids visitors Mr and Mrs Mike Simitz Joe Velenda and Alice Simitz Also present were Mr and Mrs George Kolda Jr and their Marion family The Arizonan guests have also been visiting at the George Kolda Jr residence in Marion
Funeral services for Mrs John Oliver were held Tuesday morning at St Josephs Catholic church with the Rev T J McElliott officiating. Pallbearers Ed Mullaly Harold Mullaly James Larkin and William Ryan served. Burial followed in Mount Calvary cemetery Cedar Rapids attended by Mrs Clyde Randolph of Dawson and Mrs Mary Brown of Perry.
Karl Kendall R N Fitzgerald Roscoe Blinks and Carl Michel attended the Chamber of Commerce dinner in Cedar Rapids on Monday, highlighting local business leadership.
Linn chapter No. 900 Order of DeMolay met Monday evening in the Masonic Temple. Refreshments were served. The Pastor's Helpers of the Presbyterian church will meet Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Jennie Rearick. The hostess will serve refreshments.
The winners in a recent contest were honor guests. Miss Lula Toms sang a solo and refreshments were served to about twenty five women, including one guest, Mrs. Maude Ogden of Clinton, visiting her nieces, the Misses Alta and Elva Emerson.
The Laura Bailey auxiliary of the Methodist church met Monday evening at Miss Alta Emersons residence on Marion boulevard. Mrs Willa Crane led the devotional period and Mrs Edna Saunders conducted the lesson reviewing the first chapter of the new study book Congo
Marion chapter No 183 O F E S held its Kensington Monday gathering in the Masonic temple with card tables set. A committee served supper to about ninety attendees, chaired by Mrs. W R Lange.
A youth dramatics club formed by the Oxford club of the Methodist church met at Margaret Oldfather’s home to organize. They plan plays and playlets during winter and scheduled a follow up meeting in three weeks at Louise Cippera’s home. Fourteen people were served refreshments by Miss Oldfather and Marian Van Fossen.
Dorothy Haffa will speak about her recent visit in Russia at the Sorosis club meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The event will be hosted by Bess Busby and Mrs Verto Reichert will supervise the program.
Marquette Donahue of Water loo spent last weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Troy.
Three Burmese women reportedly wield power over king cobras as the snakes kiss them, a phenomenon described in local accounts of traditional snake charmers.
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