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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1937

Page

2

Halloween Party to Be Gay Event for Children

A group of about thirty youngsters from diverse nations and Halloween spirits will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Johnston at 2120 Greenwood Drive SE Friday at 7 PM for a Halloween party. Hostesses include Joan Gloria and Judith Johnston and Pat ty and Carol Jean Boudreaux.

R. S. Johnston Greenwood Drive Joan Gloria Judith Johnston Patty Carol Jean Boudreaux L. P. Boudreaux Sixth Avenue SE Ann Selden Jane David Hickenlooper Kathryn Sheryl Chehak Sue Randall

Luncheon Honors Daughters Birthday With Prize Handout

Mrs. Harry Preston hosted a Thursday luncheon at 853 Shaver Town NE for her daughter Mrs. Lélacs Omar birthday. Five hundred winner prizes went to Mrs. Mary Phillips Mrs. Edna Schleder Mrs. Jay Morgan Mrs Brice Donisthorpe and Hazel Noeller. Attendees included Mrs. Mil dred Lodge Mrs. Jessie Kirk Mrs. Idelle Raftis Mrs. W Noeller Mrs. Rose Omar and others. Decorations followed a Halloween theme.

Harry Preston Shaver Toad Lélacs Omar Mary Phillips Edna Schleder Jay Morgan Brice Donisthorpe Hazel Noeller Mildred Lodge Jessie Kirk Idelle Raftis W Noeller Rose Omar Essie Poole

Inter-Ocean Co Employees Have Halloween Dance

Eighty four employees of the Inter-Ocean Reinsurance company and their guests enjoyed a dinner dance Thursday evening at the Cedar Rapids Country club. The ballroom tables were center filled with bronze and yellow pompoms and garlands of smilax as dancers used a room decorated with cornstalks oak leaves and Halloween symbols. During a feature dance two employees Mary Gallagher and Ella Hansen dressed as ghosts tagged the dancing guests.

Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company Cedar Rapids Country Club Mary Gallagher Ella Hansen

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Hosts Bird Themed Guest Day

The nature and garden department held a guest day at the club house with autumn decorations. Mrs E Mickel paid tribute to Mrs Frank Russell and Mrs C D Van Vechten. Hud son’s Mrs Robert I Borden spoke on The Garden Allies outlining bird classes aiding garden protection. She cited Iowa weed seed consumption by tree sparrows and a 75 percent decline in bird life over sixty years due to human activity.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Borden van Vechten

Bridal Shower for Miss Benita Briney in 1900s North West

Miss Benita Briney was hosted at a bridal shower on Thursday by Mrs. Harry Bickal and Mrs. E.J. Vanous at 9060 Avenue NW. Guests included Norma Banks and many others, with gifts given through a treasure hunt.

Benita Briney Harry Bickal E.J Vanous Avenue NW Norma Banks B Wieant Ada Anderson Helen Bahr Mary Roy Anna Williams Edna Sanborn Will Sanborn Roy Kessler Mary Reynolds Josie Karr Mayme Heefner F J Rusk Charles Bosworth GF. Heider W Liston W OH Lowery Willam Barnett Martha Holland Grae Kutrules Lucille Biiney Kenneth Townsend Ivan Kelley Harrys Bowell J Vanous Marian Bickal Evelyn Marsh June Bickal

X-Ray club hosts Halloween party at Woodman Hall

Lefebvre corporation employees group sponsored a Halloween party for members and families at Woodman Hall Wednesday. Floyd Stephenson MC and Demp Jones guest announcer led a floor show while C A Neman Donis Mae Newman and others performed. Refreshments followed with an informal band and dancing.

The X-Ray Club Lefebvre Corporation Woodman Hall Floyd Stephenson Demp*. Jones Donis Mae Newman Hrrie Marsh Betty Burke Darwne Trout Betty Hanson Lester Trout Imroma Mor Org

Mabers Club Meets for Afternoon Program at McKinley School

Miss Elena Rich home economics club met this afternoon in the Martha Washington room at McKinley School. The program featured a tap dance solo by Mary Elsbeth Healy and songs led by Catherine Renan, Bonnie MacDichord, and others. Alice-Blue Goren o was sung by the group with several members, including Connie Sheridan and Patricia Gee, contributing to the charm talk by I's Bell of Coe College.

Mabers Elena Richhome Economics Club Sdus Martha Walington McKinley Scheol Mary Elsbeth Healy Alice Blue Goren O Catherine Renan Bonnie MacDichord Joe Borman Mary Elizabeth Heals Connie Sheridan Patricia Gee Gloria Zemnack Dean “I's Bell Coe College Charm

Billy Hackney Honored On Seventh Birthday Party

M and Mrs I S Hackney entertained at a party on Thursday evening to honor their son Billy on his seventh birthday. The Halloween motif decorated the venue with guests including Bobby Sweeny Dawn Hackney and several others.

Billy Hackney I. S Hackney 1856 Avenue Billy Bobby Sweeny So's Straders Dawn Hackney Lorte Hitknes Donald Con- Emaee Conway Edward Jous Fiten Peremsky Chee “Woof Nine Woastae Jimmie Hayvey Atkins Robuit Vay C E. Fleury

Georgiann Hach Engaged to Frank Brejcha in Cedar Rapids

Georgiann Hach and Frank J. Brejcha are engaged to wed with the date set for November 27. The couple, both Grant High School graduates, are connected to Cedar Rapids through Miss Hach’s work in the county auditor’s office and Brejcha’s position at Quaker Oats. A Halloween party hosted by Miss Hach announced the plans with decorations in orange and black.

Ed E Hach D Street Georgiana Frank J. Brejcha Joseph Brejcha Tenth Street Miss Hach W. C. Hach Mount Vernons Avenue Alvin Shultz George Klumpar Frank Mary Francis Ford Clifford Mason Clarence Scanlon Mr. Brejcha Grant High School Coe College Beta Phi Alpha Social Cedar Rapids Business College Linn County Auditor's Office Brejcha Iowa State College Ames Quaker Oats Company Cedar Rapids

Luncheon Held For Visitor at Cedar Rapids Country Club

WEEKEND visitors inspired a luncheon party hosted by Mrs. E F Moorman at the Cedar Rapids Country club. Mrs. R F Moorman of Winchester Ind is guest of honor with Dr Moorman visiting for several days. Twelve guests attended then moved to Mrs Moorman's home for a bridge session.

E. F. Moorman Grande Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club A. W. Doubrasky E J. Lattner Harold J, Rowe L. C., Chadima Don Hines Lac’ Ray Abbott W. J. Neuzil B. B. Hickenlooper Harvey C. McClary L. D Burkhalter, Jr James W. Bell

Beatrice Pearl Summerrill Birthday Party Arranged

Mr and Mrs Jack Summerrill hosted a Halloween Bunco party at 616 Fourth Avenue SE to celebrate the sixteenth birthday of Beatrice Pearl Summerrill. Pink white decor and a birthday cake framed the evening with prizes won by Dolores Jane Anderson and Ruth Ann Struesky.

Jack Summerrill Fourth Avenue SE Beatrice Pearl Summerrill Bunco Dolores Jane Anderson Ruth Ann Struesky Summerrill Homer Byler Mary Louise Robinson Madge Young Ruth Ann Siuesky Virginia Ellyn Ritchie Lois Anne Cook 8Ey Joyce Herington Darlene Holmes Helen Reynolds Evelyn Lindahl Ethel Kirkpatrick H. W. Byler Byler

Halloween Party Honored By Tulip Blue Bird Group

Miss Elaine Miller hosted a Trinity Methodist church gathering at her 329 Murray Drive NW home with a Halloween party and games. Prizes went to Shirley and June Drew. attendees included Napine Walters and others, with Beverly Wroght Q assisting. Mrs. Fred Long hosted Maltese Cross circle with nine members. special guest Mrs. K. R. Willman from New York. Devotions led by W D. Elder. next meeting set for Nov 14 at St. Luke's hospital.

Elaine Miller Ed L. Miller Murray Drive Tulip Blue Bird Group Trinity Methodist Church Shirley June Drew Napine Walters Pauline Cinder Janet Bokernay Mary Ann Paula Roperta Dunbar Hildred Ann Miller Beverly Wroght Fred Long

Local Couples Set for Minnesota Hunting Trip

Mr and Mrs L E Dice of 827 Seventeenth Street SW and Dr and Mrs F J Prout of 1054 Maplewood Drive NE will depart Thursday evening for a hunting trip in northern Minnesota.

L. E. Dice Seventeenth Street F. J. Prout Maplewood Drive Minnesota

Jean Scharf enberg and Robert Snouffer wed in church ceremony

Miss Jean Scharffenberg, daughter of Robert Scharf enberg, married Robert N. Snouffer of Cedar Rapids at First Lutheran Church in a ceremony attended by family members. The bride wore a white lace gown with a coronet of orange blossoms and carried a lace handkerchief. her attendant was the groom’s sister Mrs Francis E Nelson.

Jean Scharfenberg Robert Scharfenberg Bever Avenue Robert N. Snouffer Cedar Rapids Wiliam D. Snouffer Fort Monmouth First Lutheran Church James ©. Simon Nevada Henry Scherer Mathilda Snouffer Scharfenberg Johanna Hill Nelson Avere Norman Snouffer Kenneth Myers John ‘Northicott Ernest' Johnsons

Briarcliff Roses Highlight Cedar Rapids Nuptials at Scharfenberg Home

A Cedar Rapids wedding for Miss Scharfenberg and Mr Snouffer featured velvet attire and briarcliff roses. Immediate family and bridal party gathered for a reception at the Scharfenberg residence. Out-of-town guests arrived from Stanwood Middle Iowa City Galesburg Kirksville Rahway and Nevada with plans to reside in New York City after visiting Cedar Rapids.

Scharfenberg Anna Mae Snouffer Stanwood Nadine Shank Middle Dorothy Snouffer Iowa City Luther College Decorah Snouffer Quaker Oats Company T. J. Scharfenberg Helen Walter Scharfenberg Sam Coffman Galesburg, Ill C. E. Scharfenberg Kirksville, Mo Barbara Nelson Rahway N. Jo Ed Davidson Stainwood James Simon Nevada

Woodmen Circle Meets at Ella Vlasak Home in Palm Grove

Palm Grove Woodmen circle met Tuesday afternoon at 1724 B Avenue NE the home of Mrs Ella Vlasak with Mrs Elizabeth DeMarah reporting on the Cedar Rapids district convention A program on William Penn marked the event led by Maude Roth Those taking part included Mesdames Vlasak DeMarah Almainda Smith Niecie Schluntz and Liberty Sisler A Halloween party followed with prizes to Mesdames Isler and Schluntz Refreshments featured tables with Halloween decor.

Palm Grove No Woodmen Circle Ella Vlasak Elizabeth DeMarah Cedar Rapids Maude Roth Willtam Penn Ella Viasak Ayit?alinda Smith NeNie Schluntz Iberty Sisler Mesdames Isler Schluntz

Club Women Of Second District Meet At DeWitt

DeWitt hosts the annual convention of the Second district Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs with delegates from Clinton Scott Linn Jackson Dubuque and Cedar counties. Mrs Henry Kruse presides with Mrs Frank Hardie as secretary. A program covers conservation education awareness and highway safety with talks by state leaders and a Davenport junior playlet. Dr Robert O Brian delivers luncheon remarks on highway safety.

Dewitt Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Clinton, Scott, Linn Jackson Dubuque Cedar Counties Henry Kruse Hale Frank Hardie Conservation Department Henry Taylor Bloomfield Eugene Henely Grinnell General Federation Iowa Eugene Cutler Masonic Temple Ellanor Parker Davenport Robert O'Brian Addison Parker Dés Moines Parker State Conservation Commission

Star of Maine club installs officers at meeting

At a Star of Maine degree staff club meeting Mrs A M Noblett assisted by Mrs L J Hansen and Mrs Henry Meyn installed officers led by president Mrs H L Moody.

Star of Maine A. M. Noblett L. J.hansen Henry Meyn H. L. Moody

Community officers and staff honored at annual meeting

George Schollman serves as vice president with Mrs. J. F. Hronik as secretary and Mrs. J. G. Farley as treasurer. Retiring president Mrs. C. H. Bachman received a staff gift presented by Mrs. Nobbett. Hostesses were Mrs. Schollman and Mrs. L. J. Hemminger. Halloween decor featured Usce.

George Schollman J. F. Hronik J. G. Farley C. H. Bachman Nobbett Schollman L. J. Hemminger

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Anne Barry Mrs. van Dyke Denver A B. van Dyke Jack, van Dyke Wellingtons Street J. J. Hall Mrs. Omar Friedman Shelby Bert's Shoe Store Second Street SE Inter-Ocean Co Nature and Garden Group Lefebvre Montes Business Woo N! Womans Club Coktn Bishops Red Cross Ric Beane Hove Georgiann Hach F. G. Ladds F. G. Ladd Second Avenue South Memphis Tenn Beatrice Summerrill Brucewood Second Street Robert Snouffer Baldridge Roberton. Snouffer New York Neumode BETTY Second ST 4Th Avenue Birds Eye Frank Hladky Dial McCready Health Food Shop Second Avenue SE Heymer Facia Board Kriz Tent. and Awning CO First Street John E. Lapes Third Avenue Florist White
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