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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1932

Page

8

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Plans Week of Department Meetings

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club schedules a busy week with history and literature, American home, chorus, philanthropic, and dramatic art dept meetings. Readers and performers include Em Bree, Countee Cullen poems, Julia Peterkin reviews, Indian songs, Gretna Green and Beau of Bath miniatures, and dancing by Miss Edna Dieman's pupils.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Brown America Embree Charles E. Roberts Bright Skin Julia Peterkin F D. Fillmore J. J Gent Countee Cullen Negro Oy Dramatic Art Dept Dramatic Art Department

Regular Board Meeting At Home For The Friendless

The Home for the Friendless schedules a regular board meeting on Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the home.

the Home For the Friendless

Community club notices and upcoming meetings details

The Women's Relief Corps hosts a card party Monday at 2 30 pm in the I O O F hall at 109 Second Ave SE. Aldebaran Court No 12 Tribe of Ben Hur meets Tuesday at 8 pm in Ben Hur hall with a coard party to follow. Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 invites D U V C W members to a Halloween party Monday at Mrs George Hollom 602 Ninth St SE. The Railway Mail Auxiliary meets Tuesday Nov 1 at Mrs W Jones 1544 Sixth Ave SE with hostesses Mrs R E Wilhelm Mrs BE J Keppel and Mrs R A Houser. A picnic luncheon is planned at 12 30 pm Community day.

Women's Relief Corps I. O. O. F. Hall Second Avenue BE Aldebaran Court No. 12 Tribe of Rebecca Alexander George Hollom Ninth Street Railway Mail Association W. ©. Jones Sixth Avenue SE R. E. Wilhelm BE. J Keppel R. A Houser

Altar Society Meeting At St Matthew's Church

The Altar Society of St Matthew's church holds a general meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs H J Cosgrove’s home 229 Twenty third Street Drive St St Margaret's guild of St John's church meets Monday at 1 p m for luncheon at Mrs Marvin D Cone's home 1721 Fifth Avenue SE C C C class Trinity Methodist meets with Miss Vivian Shakespeare 1001 C Avenue NW Tuesday with Bertha Pownall assisting the hostess

The Altar Society St. Matthew's Church H J. Cosgrove Twenty-third Street Drive St Margaret's Guild of St. John's Church Marvin D. Cone Fifth Avenue SE

St Gertrude’s Society Hosts Gathering at Mrs Flatley’s Home

St Gertrude’s Society of St Matthew’s Church will be entertained at the home of Mrs C C Flatley at 132 Thirty second Street NE Thursday at 8 pm. Mrs J W Dyer will assist as hostess.

St Gertrude’s Society St Matthew’s Church C C Flatley Thirty-second Street J W. Dyer

P T A Meetings Emphasize Right Choices and Charity

Miss Jane Boyd urged Lincoln P T A mothers to guide children to say yes to the right things and no to the wrong. She asked for cast-off clothing and reported a need for shoes and coats for needy city families. Miss Sylvia Stark's pupils sang, Mrs. Amos Scott reported on the Waterloo district convention, and a November night meeting was planned. Sixth grade mothers served refreshments.

Jane Boyd Mothers of Lincoln Sylvia Stark Amos Scott Waterloo

Methodist Ladies Host Reception for New Pastor

The women of the Methodist Ald society plan a Thursday reception at the Methodist church to honor Rev. L. R. Magers and his family. Congregation members and community friends will attend. Earlier, Miss Bernice Cook and Miss Esther Brower hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Cary Courtney, a recent bride, with performances by Doris Sprague Helen Herr the Hoysman sisters and Grace Roberts.

The Methodist. Ald Society Methodist Church L. R. Magers Bernice Cook Esther Brower Cary Courtney Doris Sprague Helen Herr Hoysman Sisters Grace Roberts

Honored guest at Little Gallery tea in Houston

Mrs. Virgie Claxton of Houston, Texas will be the honored guest at a tea at the Little Gallery this afternoon from 2 to 5. The event opens an exhibition of some of her recent paintings.

Virgie Claxton Houston Texas Little Gallery

Strawberry Point Hosts Fourth Clayton County Royal Neighbors Meet

About 140 delegates registered as the Royal Neighbors of America held the fourth Clayton county convention at Elkader KC hall. C F Murphy gave the welcome and Mrs Nelle Sexton of Cedar Rapids delivered the response. officers introduced included Mrs Grace McCurdy and Mrs Sexton. A memorial work was presented by Guttenberg camp, three candidates were initiated, and Strawberry Point invited the 1933 convention.

Clayton County The Royal Neighbors of America KC Hall Elkader C. F. Murphy Nelle Sexton Cedar Rapids Edna Kuisart Strawberry Point Onsne Slagle Elkacer Sexton Elkacer Camp Grace Thecen Elkacer Cave Monona Grace McCurdy Des Moines Pearl King Oclwein Guttenberg Camp Eliza Barker Oracle Bertha Pape Littleport Camp Edna Klisart Ann Sculley Martha Jordan

Local club officers elected at Marlin Webster home

Anamosa netoppen camp fire group elected Eileen Gilmore as president and Mary Gilmore as vice president with Betty Beggs secretary Dorothy Miller treasurer and Maxine Chase scribe at a meeting held at Marlin Webster’s home. The American Legion Auxiliary plans a Market Bridge party Friday evening at Sedon hall.

Netoppen Marlin Webster Eileen Gilmore Mary Gilmore Betty Beggs Dorothy Miller Maxine Chase American Legion Auxiliary Sedon Hall Anamosa Nellie Morey Lora Houston Miss Houston Monticello Jack McLees Alice Robinson RL. Runkle

Ladies Auxiliary hosts first 500 Carnival at Legion hall

The Lowdon Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held its first 500 Carnival Tuesday evening at Legion hall with Mrs Louis Strackbein winning the door prize. Top scores were earned by O C Pancrazt Mrs E J Rutenbeck and Mrs Co C Pancratz amid a lineup of organizers and entertainers.

Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall Louis Strackbein O. C. Pancratz E. J Rutenbeck Co. C Pancratz A. J Chariton Bertha Stoecker F H Strackbein Bertha Isad Albert Mensn

Musical Service at First Lutheran by Youth Choir

The Young People's choir of First Lutheran will present a musical service at 7 30 Sunday evening with Mrs L B Graham as organist and director and Rev J J Gent leading prayers. The program features Mendelssohn organ prelude Holy Holy Holy Dykes Give to Our God Immortal Praise and multiple anthems with soloists Dorothy Morgan Eileen Koehler Anne Fieseler Richard Le Mont and Ernest Johnson plus a postlude.

First Lutheran Church L. B. Graham J J. Gent Mendelssohn Halton Mr Gent Barnaby Lord Jesus A Synie Wall Richard le Mont Dorothy Morgan Eileen Koehler Anne Fieseler Shevier Jesus Lord Albim Ernest Johnson Hart West Richard LeMont Maloradd Oe Ees Faulker

Wrights celebrate twenty first wedding anniversary at home

Troy Mills residents honored Mr and Mrs Claud Wright on their twenty first wedding anniversary with a Tuesday evening gathering. The event drew friends and relatives including Walter Bach Emmett Shaffer and families, Joe Johnson and kin, the Shaffer and Baty families, Helen McNair from California, and Thomas Wright of Center Point. A Halloween party hosted by the Rebekah lodge occurred earlier in the week with birthdays celebrated for August September and October.

Claud Wright Walter Bach Emmett Shaffer Joe Johnson William Shaffer Lewis Ackey McCright and Baty Walter Baty Mark Baty Troy Mills Helen McNair California Thomas Wright Center Point Rebekah Lodge Mesdames Oma Powell Rose Shaffer Neva Webster Jess Powell Hazel Shaffer Dorothy Baty Charles Cherry Dale Baty Beverly Baty Frank Crossman Cedar Rapids William McKee Emma Chesmore A. J. Baty

Various Calamus Clubs Hold Meetings and Prizes

Calamus clubs hosted events with members winning prizes in cards banco and contests. Hostesses included Mrs. Ed Burdett Mrs. Marion Petersen Mrs. Marie Miller and others. Porth school pupils performed a Halloween program. upcoming meetings set for Dec 7 Nov 9 after Jan 1 and next Wednesday.

Ed Burdett Otto Greible Herbert Vetter Mart Cooper Henry Cooper Margaret Hughes Lillian Rohling Ed Wulf Marion Petersen North Auxiliary Club A. D. St. John Lizzie Welse Amos Spillman Eleanor Eden Ernest Dorkman Bridge Club Marie Miller Agnes Horstman William Eden George Robley Blanche Eden South Ole Lund Banco Doray Mescher Amos Blake Louise St Jack Hayes Women's Roosevelt Club Mesdames Blanche’ Neff Leonard Horstman William Boi the Porth School Wilbert Pewe Clifford Laham Ivan Bumann Mildred Schroeder Leonard Green Bobby Porth Doris Mueller Phyllis Pewe Viola DeVine Margaret Clifford Lahan Mildred Gladys Schroeder Betty Porth Amy Peckenschneider George Wagner

Urbana Halloween party hosted by D L Piper family

Mr and Mrs D L Piper hosted Ever Ready club guests at a annual Halloween party with Mrs William Thompson as Madame Queen and fortunes told. Prizes for best masked couple went to Mrs Willie Cue and George Johnson. Attendees included many local families and a later dance followed lunch auctioned boxes.

D .L. Piper Willie Cue George Johnson C. D. Moore Ted Lukin D. L. Piper Aira J C. Benson Abbie Johnson Helen May C D. Moon Robert Hugh Brody Wiliam Thompson Abbie Willierue James Brody J. Benson Jack Lois Bobbie C A Willford Virginia WS. Burrell Irvin Huffman Betty Madge Miller Blanche Miller Ana Belle Mills Cornelia Anderson Maurine Montgomery Viola Meyer Helen Hacker Abbie Cripps Marshall Brody Donald Hacker Clell Hoon Bob Moore Donald Casner Darlene Ellen America Allbones Hall

Halloween Parties Highlight West Union Community Gatherings

West Union residents hosted multiple Halloween events with families and friends. King Palmer Jr.'s party featured extensive home decorations, while Court Little Flower and the Young Married People's class held celebrations at Holy Name church and the Methodist church respectively.

Amber hosts Younts at South Amber reunion

A family reunion at the C. W. Birlingmair home honored Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Yount of Rapid City. Attendees included numerous Gray and Yount families from Amber and Forest, with other local residents joining for the event. A Midland school Halloween party followed at Will Walterbach’s home, with refreshments after games.

C. W. Birlingmair Here Clarence Yount Rapid City Yount Harold Gray West Branch Helen Hanna Cedar Rapids C. C. Fairbanks Delca Yount Forest W.W. Gray Arthur Lawrence John Gray J. E. Johnson Will Finnegan Henry Wheeling Carl Bock

Cedar Rapids Charity Bridge Tourney Nov 3–4 1932

Enclosed is a check for the bridge tournament tickets to be sent to the signer. The Cedar Rapids event will take place at the Hotel Montrose Ballroom on the evenings of November 3 and 4, 1932.

Cedar Rapids Hotel Montrose Ballroom

Oakdale Hosts Officials and Nurses at Edwards Home

Dr. J A Edwards entertained several official visitors and their spouses at Oakdale last week. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Liebbe, Miss Pauline Johnston of Rockwell City reformatory, and Mr. and Mrs. Felton. Edith Countryman of the state nursing bureau will join Dr. Edwards before Cedar Rapids. The annual Halloween party is planned at the main building Monday evening, with a tea for visiting nurses at Edwards home Tuesday afternoon.

J. A. Edwards Henry E. Liebbe Pauline Johnston Rockwell City Reformatory Dr. Edwards F. H. Felton Board of Control Felton Oakdale Edwards Edith Countryman State Nursing Bureau Des Moines Cedar Rapids Uien State, Nurses Association

Community social events fill Wilton Junction week

Dinner farewells for Chris Christensen at the Hinkhouse home. Women's club hosts at Burrows residence with a books lesson and musical program. A shower honors the three week old daughter of Mrs. M. M. Harding. Various church groups and the Epworth League hold events. Frances Kelley attends the District American Legion auxiliary convention at Burlington.

Harold Hinkhouse Chris Christensen Kansas City Alvin Roberts Arlene Martin Jensen Hilbert Ed Jensen Burrows Ella Burrows Brown Olive Burrows Ed Duffe Raymond Claussen H. 7. Schnack Emil Seber Albert Wacker D. L. Teasdale J. W. Miller Herman Kettlesen H. T. Brirchard Henry Maurer Mesdames Will Herr A. B. Darting Lee Whitmer J. E. Walton M. G. Thede C. H. Bestman John Osmers Mikied Jack Osmers Epworth League of the Methodist Church Frances Kelley District American Legion Auxiliary Burlington

Lost Nation social gathers honor Decorah guest

A group of longtime neighbors met at Dr and Mrs R 8 Betts home Monday evening to honor Mrs Kate Ahrens of Decorah. Cards were played with prizes won by Mrs Maud Hoff and Mrs Gusta Rutenbeck. The Dinner Card club later hosted five hundred at the Rutenbeck home with high scores by Mrs U Christensen and Roy Rutenbeck. The next meeting is set for November 2 at the Christensen residence.

Roy Rutenbeck U. Christensen Roy Rutenbeck U. A. Christensen

Shopping With Nancy Brings Cedar Rapids Fashion Finds

A Cedar Rapids shopping note highlights Fall outfits and accessories. Describes a gold and brown tunic dress with matching hat and shoes, beauty school visits, home appliances, furs at Armstrong’s, and new billfolds at Enzler’s. Ends with a personal pledge to help readers shop.

Local Cedar Rapids Shops Advertise Goods and Services

A historic ad listing Cedar Rapids retailers and services including Nancy Directs The Shopper, Bailey Boot Shop, Armstrong's Store for Women, Gai Ce, Roper Ranges, Inskeep Optical Co, DeLux Beauty Shop, Enzier's Trunk & Luggage Shop, Krebs Dairy Foods, Modern Button & Pleating Co, Montieur Studio, Accredited Beauty School, Morrly Sanford Company, Troy Laundry and others with street addresses and offerings such as diamonds, eyewear, dry cleaning, portraits, and thrifty laundry service.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Woman's Club American Home Dept American Home Department A. H Conn P. R. van Sante Howell Hugh Orchard Ruth Orchard McGuire Woman's Club Chorus Philanthropic Department Clubs Aldebaran Court Mall Auxiliary St. Margaret’s Guild St. Gertrude's Society P. T. A. Meetings Little Gallery Tea Fred FE. Davis Recreation Club Davis Mesdames C. W. Bull G W Barr Darie Slagle C. B. Moser O Fuehr J Jd. Matthews Lottie Whittenbaugh Alex Holmes G J. Gill W. H Mantz E. M. Tanruther Evelyn Bartman Ruby Kemple Dorothy Scofield G H Monroe Wells Woman’s Home Missionary Society the Methodist Church B F Erb Jennie Belknap Mary Dunn Marie Walterbach Charles Cash Raymond Walterbach St. Patrick's Church Hall Congregational Church Lowdon First Lutheran Calamus Urbana West Union King R. Palmer King Palmer, Jr Court Little Flower C.D. A Holy Name Church Methodist Sunday School W. H. Antes Bertha Hanson Methodist Addie Wallace Louise Meyers Grinnell J. C. Probert Riley E. C Johnston Joe Whitehill Iowa City Amber J.C. Landenberger Optical Co Iowa Theater J. C. Landenberger 3. C. Landenberger Optical Co Junior Service League Wilton Junction Nancy Killian Delux Beauty Shop Higley Bldg TVE Paris Academy OF Beauty Roper Gas Cedar Rapide Gabe CO Troy Laundry and Cleaning CO TROY Montieur Iowa Theatre Andrea du Val Bailey Boot Shop Noah Webster Morris Sanford Company Kitterman Armstrong's Armstrong’s Molyneux Poiret Mink Krimmer Kit Fox Enzler's Oles Blue Valley Iowa Electric Light and Power CO Westinghouse 4488 C. Chambers Inskeep CO Boyson Jewelry Company Cedar Rapids Gazette Yours Second Street SE Montrose Hotel Blue Valley Dairy Boyson Jewelry Co Second Street Gai Ce Roper Ranges Third Street Chambers Inskeep Optical Co Highy Bidg Enzier's Trunk & Luggage Shop Bill Folds Second Avenue SE Iowa Electric Light & Power Co Security Iowa Theater Beauty Shop Beauticians of Quality Killian Co Third Avenue SE Kitterman’s Cleaner & Preaser Third Avenue Krebs Dairy Foods First Avenue E Modern Button & Pleating Co Second Avenue Montieur Studio First Avenue Parin Accredited Beauty School Troy Laundry Firat Street
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