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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1934

Page

3

Camp Fire Girls Honor Awards Ceremonial at Ellis Park

A sunset Camp Fire Girls ceremony at Ellis Park honored torch bearers and fire makers. Aretha Shimek and Bessie Gallagher received torch bearer ranks, with multiple girls earning fire maker, wood gatherer, renewal, birthday and five year memberships under council leaders and Miss Muriel MacIntosh.

Ellis Park L. D. Dennis Aretha Shimek John Hollister Bessie Gallagher Evelyn Kvach Winona Saylor Miss Kvach Kathleen Donovan Marie Jane Kibler Janis Hougham Lorene Lake Mary Jane Flaherty Harry Donovan Muriel MacIntosh Guardians’ Association Wells Peck Patsy Bridge Louise Crumb Virginia Cuddy Mary Ellen Dill Annie Jean Houts Betty Ruth Houts Betty Martin Janet Dennis Irene Christie Joan Jeffrey Jane Dunlap Gretchen Hubbard Isabelle Smith Irene Denin Marie Jane Kibbner Dorothy Miller Dorothy Kepler Dorothy Rick John Stansbury Council

Grant High School PTA Opens Year With Speakers and Music

The Grant high school PTA starts its year with a Wednesday 2:30 p.m. meeting in the school building. Miss Addie Zika chairs a program on education history and future, with speakers Fred Kluss, Mrs. R. F. Erickson, and Mrs. L. G. Schukencht. Music by Mrs. D. L. Williams and violin by Mrs. A. M. Chalmers. A recreation period precedes the 4 p.m. social hour in the library with refreshments by Mrs. O. Thompson’s committee. All parents invited.

Grant High School Parent- Teacher Association Addie Zika Fred Kluss Grant School R. F. Erickson P. T.A

Mrs Cerny Hosts Engagement Shower for Miss Curran

Mrs Edward Cerny Jr and Miss Ardyce Woodside hosted at 190 Sixteenth Avenue SW in honor of Miss Helen Curran ahead of her marriage to Vernon Schrader on Sunday. Prizes went to Mrs John Kuba Jr and Miss Roberta Nemec. Guests included Miss Curran and many local names.

Edward Cerny, Jr Ardyce Woodside Sixteenth Avenue Helen Curran Vernon Schrader John Kuba Roberta Nemec Miss Curran Nemec Guy Curran Mary Chalmers Kuba Bella Scheer Bernus Pirks Marjorie Black Florence Priestley Obie Peal Bernice Curran

Olivet Missionary Society Hosts Praise Service

The Olivet Missionary society will hold its annual Praise service Sunday at 7 30 p m at the church. Mrs L D Weld will be guest speaker and share stories from her recent world trip visiting mission stations. The public is invited to attend.

Blairstown Girl Weds Blairstown Groom in Waterloo

Miss Marian Louise McCune daughter of Mr and Mrs J M McCune Belle Plaine married Oct 20 at the Evangelical parsonage Waterloo. Bridegroom Earl M Kimm son of the late Mr and Mrs Ira Kimm Blairstown. They will reside in Blairstown after Nov 1.

Earl M. Kimm Blairstown Marian Louise McCune J. M. McCune Belle Plaine Evangelical Parsonage Waterloo Kimm Ira Kimm

Honor Miss Curran at Kitchen Shower for Bride-Elect

Miss Marjorie Black hosted a kitchen shower at 1615 K avenue NE in honor of Miss Helen Curran. Bunco prizes went to Miss Curran and Miss Black as guests joined the event and the honoree opened gifts with a spin on a miniature roulette wheel. Attending were Miss Curran Florence Priestley Ruth Beale Ella Rho Wedder Virginia Kent Edith Richardson Dorothy Tubbs Marion Secrist Mrs Guy Curran Mrs Ed Carny and Mrs La Verne Petersen.

Marjorie Black K Avenue NE Helen Curran Bunco Miss Curran Miss Black Florence Priestley Ruth Beale Ella Rhowedder Virginia Kent Edith Richardson Dorothy Tubbs Marion Secrist Guy Curran Ed Carny la Verne Petersen

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Hosts Luncheon For New Members

Mrs. J M Shields hosted a luncheon for twenty four mothers with assistance from Mrs. J L Coon Mrs D E Miller and Mrs L F Vane. The Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers club welcomed new members Mrs Perry Jayne and Mrs W N Ellis during a business meeting led by vice president Mrs J S Arendts. The loan committee reported a substantial funds increase enabling several new loans. Mrs E W Funkey will host in November.

J. M. Shields J. L. Coon D. E. Miller L. F. Vane Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Perry Jayne W.N. Ellis J. S. Arendts

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs. Howard Jones

A group gathered at 629 Second Avenue SW Saturday evening to celebrate Mrs. Howard Jones birthday. Bridge games yielded prizes for Mr. and Mrs. Ward Vanderpool and Mr. and Mrs. W J Konigsmark. Refreshments and a birthday cake complemented the occasion with attending couplely guests listed.

Howard Jones Second Avenue Ward Vanderpool W. J. Konigsmark Merrill Main Jack Percy

Mulford Couple Visit Cedar Rapids En Route Home

Mr and Mrs A E Mulford of Los Angeles California are spending Sunday and Monday in Cedar Rapids on their way home from New York and Boston.

A. E. Mulford Los Angeles Calif Cedar Rapids New York City Boston

Lenway Home Hosts St Paul Guest Brother of Mrs Lenway

Mr and Mrs Ezra Lenway of 1629 Eighth Street NW welcomed Friday Elvin Ellefson of St Paul Minnesota as Mrs Lenways brother.

Ezra Lenway Eighth Street NW Elvin Ellefson St. Paul, Minn Ellefson Lenway

Mason City Guests of Mrs Reynolds at Bever Avenue SE

Dr. and Mrs. M. D. McMichael and Ted Morse of Mason City are guests of Mrs. Grant E. Reynolds at 2099 Bever Avenue SE.

M. D. McMichael Ted Morse Mason City Grant E. Reynolds Bever Avenue

Ben Hur Lodges Plan Evening Meetings and Events

Ben Hur Life association Aldebaran Court No. 12 meets Thursday at 8 15 p m at 109 Second avenue SE with dancing and entertainments afterward. Scottish Society gathers Monday at 6 30 p m in the I O O F hall 838 First avenue E for a picnic supper. General Dodge Circle hosts Kensington at 1710 C avenue NE Tuesday afternoon. Comrades bring fishpond articles. hostesses listed.

Aldebaran Court No Ben Hur Life Association Second Avenue SE Scottish Society First Avenue E

Lisbon Leader Alva Heneks Attends State Grand Chapter

Lisbon Miss Alva Heneks, worthy ma tron of Lisbon chapter No 490 QO E S, was a delegate to the state meeting of the Grand chapter last week in Des Moines. Mrs Anna Belle Bittle hosted the Thursday club at her home. Mrs F F Downing Mrs J M Bridges and Miss Daisy Burd provided the program.

Alva Heneks Lisbon E. S Des Moines Anna Belle Bittle F. F. Downing J. M. Bridges Daisy Burd

Community Women Attend District Meeting in Dubuque

Anamosa members from Cord Round Table and Fortnightly club joined Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs delegates in Dubuque for the second district meeting. Mrs. J E Remley led a round table discussion. Mrs. La Chappelle and Mrs. Rhinehart reported as county and history committee members.

B. F. Erb A. L. Remley F. B. Sigworth F. S. Vetter J. E. Remley Concord Round Table J. W. McLees H. D. Green L. A. Downing B. E. Rhinehart R. L. LaChappelle J. A. Hartman Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Dubuque la Chappelle Jones County Rhinehart Iowa History Committee Nowetompauimmin Betty Niles Julia Dumont Harriet Lanner G. H. Monroe Nettie Chadwick Methodist Home Missionary Society W. H. Prentice H. F. Dolan American College of Surgeons Business and Professional Women’s Club Gillen Hotel Florence Reusch Florence Hale Reva White Olin Lara Hanna Harriet Cunningham Marie Dorgelch T. E. Watters Eva Garst Nettie Garst A. E. Watters Mesdames Lydia Humpal Ruth Metcalf Marie Wilkinson Bertha Wilson Zula Fegan Helen Levsen Virginia van Kirk Dorothy Corwin Mt. Moriah Des Moines

Local clubs host gatherings and prize winners named

In Wyoming multiple clubs held meetings this week. Hawthorne and Social card clubs awarded prizes to members including Terhune and Roush. Progressive Woman's, Bay View Study, and Diana Fret clubs met with readings and program duties shared by members. A birthday observed at the Alden home preceded a family picnic.

Hawthorne Club L. M. Koch Maryann Wilker C. H. Hanold M. R. Terhune Ellen Marshall W. S. Roush W. H. Alden L.M. Sherrill Carl Westphal Peter Jansen Mary Sieveka Henry Westphal Progressive Woman's Club W. G. Wherry Levi Mallicoat Orvald Buckingham Bay View Minnie. Lewis W. Bronson George Miller A. G. Alden Wyoming Thimblebee Elizabeth Alden Lutheran Ladies Aid Society F . Koch Louise Bramer Fred Close Lutheran League Glen Westphal Diana Fret Club C. A. Reade

Local Clubs Share Events in Belle Plaine

Belle Plaine societies report a busy week. The Daleb Delphian chapter met with Mrs. Lucille Shields. Mrs. I C Martin led the lesson. B B B club hosted by Mrs Albie Taghorn. a miscellaneous shower for Mrs John Young Jr at Maggie Lohr’s home. Sorosis Study club with Mrs R O Burrows. Emanon club guest day by Mrs Minnie Hale. Richardson club hosted by Mrs Westinghouse. Happy Day club Halloween party at Mrs Mary Pasler with assistants Della Anderson and Alpha Ealy. Garden club gathering at W J Herejk home led by Mrs J L Driscoll. Christian Endeavor costume party at Congregational church. Kill Kare Kard Klub hosted by Mrs E G Park next Wednesday.

Daleb Delphian Lucille Shields I. C. Martin Albie Taghorn B. B. B. Club Maggie Lohr John Young, Jr Sorosis R. O. Burrows Minnie Hale Emanon Club E.G. Park

Springville Socials Include Bridge Parties and Missionary Talk

Springville residents hosted several bridge evenings with couples such as Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Johnston and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Patten. High scores went to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bowdish, then Ed Patten. Mrs. Kendall Gibson entertained guests including Elsie Specht and Esther Hansen. The Presbyterian Woman's Missionary Society held its Annual Praise service with 70 ladies hearing synodical president Mrs. Leroy D. Weld. Other speakers included Mrs. Margaret Emmons and Rev. R. A. Badger. Mrs. Darwin Beck gave a Thursday bridge party for guests Norman Graham and Edwin Roberts.

Ivan Johnston Bridge Ed Patten Carl Calvert Kendall Gibson Ralph Hunte Glenn Bowdish Elsie Specht Esther Hansen Bertha Nelson Lesta Jean Pirie

Breakfast honors Miss Bertha Wild before Pasadena departure

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Freeman hosted a Saturday breakfast for Bertha Wild a former resident who will return home to Pasadena California on Monday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Patten Mrs. Mary Stanley and son Paul Mrs. Edna Wild and her sons Verlus and Caryl Mrs. R. F. Wiley and several Springville residents Mrs. Fred Phillips and daughter Virginia and Mrs. Tra Cashman of Clarence and Donald Christian.

Kendall Gibson Ray Goldsberry Howard Briner Clyde Hoorneman L. L. Batchelder Ed ‘Pattin Ralph Hunte G. D. Crew Jay Patten E. H. Levsen L. A. Johnston Ivan Johnston F. C. Roberts Carl Calvert Glenn Bowdish Dever Port Roy Schwab Harry Freeman Bertha Wild Pasadena Calif J. C. Patten Mary Stanley Paul Edna Wild Verlus and Caryl R. F. Wiley D. van Sickle T. L. Samuels Springville Fred Phillips Virginia Tra Cashman Clarence Donald Christian

Celebrations Honor Margaret Griffith and Local Weddings

A Hopkinton dinner honored Margaret Griffith for her thirteenth birthday with guests listed. A separate gathering near Hopkinton celebrated the twentieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Baum with many relatives and friends from surrounding towns. Other events include birthdays, club meetings, a Langworthy wedding, and a reception for newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Marion Marolf with a student program.

Margaret Griffith Mary Belle Biiney Kathryn Kirkwood Frances Smith Mary Elizabeth Wheeless Pearl Henkel Margery Allen Irma Keith Mary Ethel Morton Elnora Griffith Gladys Pulver Odys Moore Waveney Larkins Janet Griffith Cyrus Kenny Fred Woelschow Will Sharp Cornelius Gibbs Earlville Joe Baum Henry Kenny Manchester George Baum Mary Lee Howard Holthaus Ambrosia ‘Hess Katherine Baum Worthington Nelson Arnold O¢dlwein Harold Arnold Harry Arnold Clara Lucille Margaret Dorothy Helen Clarence’Lasche Peter Achen E. V. Laughlin Frances Laughlin Mable Biiney Jean Rippie Mildred Marling Mary Elizabeth Gearhart James Martin Francis Donahue Robert Smith Jean Rippie College Finochie Betty MacAllister Catherine Thompson Eleanor Marclf Rachel Stanger McBride Charles Crawford David deBest Elsie Mac Wright Clio Club Clarke Thompson Bert Thompson Hopkinton Pauline Ommen Langworthy Sand Hill Edmund Orr Marion Marolf Dorothea Bixby Hilabeth Reeve Lois Marolf Roger and Charles Baldwin Raymond Pofer

Center Junction Bridge Club Winners Entertain Friends

The Women’s bridge club winners were entertained by the losers at Mrs. Harley Bulgren’s home Wednesday. Mrs. George McDonald had high score and Mrs. Lou Ahtaken won the traveling prize. The Methodist Ladies Aid met Thursday with Mrs. O. O. Watson hosting and Mrs. W. A. Stingley leading the business meeting. Guests included Mrs. J. W. Berg Mrs. Upland Mrs. Henry Heeren of Monmouth Mrs. S. W. Clark and Mrs. Peter Prahm. A Halloween costume party was held by high school pupils at the school gym Thursday.

Harley Bulgren George McDonald Lou Ahtaken O. O. Watson Methodist Ladies Aid Society W. A. Stingley J. W. Berg Upland Henry Heeren Monmouth S. W. Clark Peter Prahm

Pythian Sisters and Federated Clubs Meets Across Waterloo

Delegates and visitors attended the Fourth district Pythian Sisters convention in Waterloo. La Porte temple draped the Waterloo chapter charters. Mrs. Orra Brust served on the resolutions committee. Federated Women’s clubs met in Grundy Center with state officers and county chairmen, Scott reporters noted. The Tourist club and Odd Fellows Rebekahs held sessions. memorial services honored Sophia Konicek. Local church groups held festivals and luncheons during the week.

Waterloo L. J. Lamb Bess Fox E. L. Esher C. V. Kline C. G. Woodley H. E. Waldroff N. H. Blanchaine J. V. Kline F. S. Garrabrant Orra Brust Eugene Henely Grinnell W. H. Hathorn Mason City P. R. Ashley H. G. Esher John Kettleson Keith Kline Lillian Garrabrant Black Hawk Frances Bickel Mount Vernon C. A. Hayzlett Sophia Konicek Gertrude Gardner Women’s League of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Ashley Building Methodist Missionary Society W. W

Community club notes and social teas around town

Bible and Mrs H D Beal gave talks. Mesdames Kettleson Nies McChane and Milne performed a playlet. Teachers held a masque rade at Miss Lillian Garra brant’s home and moved to the Makeover Pearson and Moore homes. A lunch was served at Thelma Grover and Ruth Pratt’s apartment.

Bible H. D. Beal John Kettleson Nies McChane Milne Lillian Garrabrant H. B. Makeover E. E. Pearson L. A. Moore Thelma Grover Ruth Pratt Maxine Fultz Naomi Brust L. F. Bailey Thrift Club Will Joens Katherine Myers James Maynard John Shea Ralph Barrows Ernest Nation Eunice Nation Inez Nation Mabel Godard Leona Vorel Alvin Bader Harold Stevenson Rudy Bader Charles Coburn Elizabeth Morgan Grace Seamons Clarence Hager Andrew Gonnerman Ezra Hager Harlan Hager Clarence Wilson Mae Eckhart Beatrice Kerr

Ladies Literary Society Meets at New Member Home

Coggan reports the Ladies Literary Society hosted by new member Mrs J C Drexler on Friday. Mrs Wallace Hamilton presented The Effects of Movies on Children as fifteen members and guest Mrs C E Haines attended. Also, Eastern Star and Masonic lodges held a hard times masquerade party with about seventy five people dancing and playing cards. Wayne Hinton and Florence Ondler won first prize for costumes.

Ladies Literary Society J. C. Drexler Wallace Hamilton C. E. Haines Eastern Star Masonic Lodges Wayne Hinton Florence Ondler

North English Hosts Bridge Club at Allen Home

North English Mrs Pete Levy entertains the Bridge club at the Frank Allen home Thursday evening. Mrs William J Kueneman hosted Poinsettia club Thursday. R women were entertained at the F C Allen home Thursday. Mrs Ed Harbor will host the Philathean club Wednesday afternoon. The Methodist Booster club met with Mrs Margaret Rowe Tuesday. Devotions led by Addie Berry and program by Mrs Bellows with entertainment by Mrs Wade and Mrs Thomas.

Pete Levy Bridge Club Frank Allen William J. Kueneman Poinsettia Club F. C. Allen Ed Harbor Philathean Club Methodist Booster Club Margaret Rowe Addie Berry Bellows Wade Thomas

Local Stenographers Social Evening in Waukon

Waukon hosted sixteen local stenographers for a social evening at Miss Leona’s home on Tuesday. In the past week club meetings included V. O. V. and Just a Mere led by Mrs. R. R. Roggensack and Mrs. Cyril Elliott, with The Loft and Ave Maria led by Mrs. Emmett Sullivan and Nineteenth Century by Mrs. L. C. Harden. Charles Elthea Feuerhelm and Harold Giles wed at Calvary Evangelical Church in Lansing with a March 6:30 dinner for relatives at the bride’s parents’ home. Irene Livingood and Virgil Carlson married Sunday at the Baptist parsonage with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pattschull.

Leona R. R. Roggensack Just A Mere Cyril Elliott the Loft Ave Maria Emmett Sullivan L. C. Harden Elthea Feuerhelm Waukon Harold Giles Albert Lea Minn Calvary Evangelical Church Lansing Oliver Feuerhelm Irene Livingood Postville Virgil Carlson Baptist Parsonage W. O. Johnson Earl Pattschull Mason City

Social and Wedding Gatherings in Shellsburg Circle

Shellsburg society notes record Daisy Rambo hosting the Happy Twenty club with Vivian Dixon and Amelia Husted assisting. Upcoming meetings feature Mrs. Jay Meedy. guests are entertained by Mrs. Mattie Cripps and Mrs. Richard Kibbie. Multiple anniversary celebrations and showers are noted, along with readings by Mrs. Carl Whipple and dinners hosted by Mr. Alpha Lapman for Cedar Rapids and New Jersey guests. A Presbyterian Sunday school birthday party and church luncheon are also listed with attendees.

Daisy Rambo Happy Twenty Club James O'Brien Lucille Jesperson Clifford Johnson Elsie Weatherwax Carl Whipple Alpha Lapman Wade Morton New Jersey J. Morgan Cedar Rapids

American Legion Auxiliary Installations At Hall Luncheon

Wednesday luncheon of the American Legion auxiliary drew Mesdames Jolet Bhiattler Marie Petro Fay Alden Mabel Sheeley Anna Rife Myrtle Long Ethel Pangborn Helen Elson Emma Montgomery Treadel Crum Ella Swallom Cora Loose Lizzie Fish Elsie Johnson and Mrs Kirkman and Miss Etta Doss of Newhall. Following the lunch Etta Doss installed officers: President Marie Petro first vice Fay Alden second vice Helen Senft treasurer Mabel Sheeley secretary Helen Elson chaplain Nona Quinn historian Violet Blattler sergeant at arms Cora Loose.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Hall Mesdames Jolet Bhiattler Marie Petro Fay Alden Mabel Sheeley Anna Rife Myrtle Long Ethel Pangborn Helen Elson Emma Montgomery Treadel Crum Ella Swallom Cora Loose Lizzie Fish Elsie Johnson Kirkman Etta Doss Newhall Helen Senft Nona Quinn Violet Blattler

Williamsburg Club Happenings Highlight Local Bridge Scores

Mrs. Vergie Stake hosted Camp Ann of the Royal Neighbors at the Stake hotel. Mrs. P. H. Giblin’s bridge club met, with Mrs. Ralph Matheson high scorer. Lillian Wilson led benefit bridge parties, with John Flanagan and Ed Kasak prize results. Federated clubs of Iowa county plan a Marengo meeting at 9 30 am. Delores Sinn hosted a Halloween party for second graders with listed attendees.

Vergie Stake The Royal Neighbors Stake Hotel P. H. Giblin Ralph Matheson Lillian Wilson John Flanagan Ed. Kasak I. J. Linn T. J. McDonough Federated Clubs Iowa County

Onslow Bridge Club Sees Winners At Duncan Wasson Home

Onslow bridge group met Monday at the Duncan Wasson home with assistant hosts Mr and Mrs Loyal Smith. High scores were claimed by Mrs George Paulsen and Russell Chaplin, with prizes for Mrs Kenneth Kennedy Mrs George Sears and Claire Westphall. Hosts Mr and Mrs Marvin Hanwardsen hosted Tuesday dinner. Roy Miller won women's first prize and George Sears men's first prize. Mr Miller and Mrs C R Smith took the consolation. Roy Miller of Earlville noted as out of town guest.

Bridge Club Duncan Wasson Loyal Smith George Paulsen Russell Chaplin Kenneth Kennedy George Sears Claire Westphall Marvin Hanwardsen Roy Miller Miller C. R. Smith Earlville

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