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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1939

Page

3

Cedar Rapids Folk Return After Weekend Visits

Cedar Rapids residents returned from short trips visiting relatives and friends over the weekend. Mrs. Robert C. Armstrong and daughter Anna Youel came home from Flandreau South Dakota. Mr and Mrs George M Bird from Sioux City and Omaha. Dr and Mrs Henry H Hamilton and Ray Vernimont returned from Madison. the Moreheads visited Ames for Iowa State homecoming. the Coreys and Mrs W H Hasek returned from Godfrey Illinois. others attended Iowa Wisconsin football and Chi Omega events at Iowa State.

Flandreau S. D Robert C. Armstrong Pleasant Hill Anna Youel C. D. Youel George M. Bird Third Avenue Bird Sioux City Omaha W. F. Protzman Cedar Rapids Godfrey, NL Marianne Corey Monticello College George W. Corey Park Terrace SE Coreys W. H. Hasek Second Avenue SE Ruth Ann Hasek MacMurray College Jacksonville Madison Henry H. Hamilton Cottage Grove Avenue Ray Vernimont Windemere Ames Iowa State College Herbert L. Morehead Sixteenth Street SE Patricia Dorothy Morehead Chi Omega Sorority Iowa State Chi Omega House Jean Russett Margaret Farquhar Peggie Bode Cedar Falls W. T. Hambright Blake Boulevard Frank B. Miller Mr. Miller

Mrs Baker to visit relatives then attend Pan-Hellenic

Mrs. James Stannard Baker of Ravina, Indiana, and her daughter Ann Warren will arrive Tuesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Warren in Warrenwood Carroll Drive SE. Mrs. Baker, a Sigma Kappa member, will leave Wednesday for the Pan-Hellenic convention at White Sulphur Springs, planning to return to Cedar Rapids Sunday for a several days visit.

James Stannard Baker Ravirna Ann Warren

Local Women Attend B and P W meeting in Muscatine

Cedar Rapids group joined district six Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s clubs on Sunday in Muscatine. Leaders included Miss Helen Wilson of Clinton presiding, with local president Miss Ida Caryl and state finance chair Miss Gertrude Stenner among attendees.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Muscatine Lena Nelson Leta Nezerka Zoe Heinze Ella Horn Marie Petras Irene Furman Elizabeth Hudson Alice Cejka Emma Hagenstein Virginia Hammill Marvel Foster Ida Caryl Gertrude Stenner Eva Walker Dorothy Meeker Helen Wilson Clinton Miss Caryl Miss Stenner

Omicron Sorority Hosts Benefit Bridge Party

Pr Omicron sorority held a benefit bridge party Friday evening in the Electric Light Co bungalow. Marthella Schmidt led the event with Helen Sheetz assisting. Louise Gillis presided over prizes and refreshments, aided by Pauline Widmer.

Pr Omicron Electric Light Company Marthella Schmidt Helen Sheetz Louise Gillis Pauline Widmer

Maltese Cross Circle Plans Tuesday Meeting

Maltese Cross circle of the King's Daughters will convene Tuesday at 10 30 a m with Mrs Fred Lang at 1078 G avenue NW for a group gathering.

Maltese Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters Fred Lang G Avenue NW

Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Ad Claim

An old advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for women to ease functional distress calm moody nerves and boost energy and digestion. It claims recent medical tests prove the product highly effective for female health and vitality.

Lydia E Pinkham Pinkham

Naomi Miller Weds Frank A Remington in Crown Point

Naomi Ruth Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs John Miller of 441 Eighth Avenue SW married Frank A Remington of Davenport in a single ring ceremony August 5 1939 at the First Methodist Church Crown Point Indiana Rev O P Manker officiated. The couple will reside in Davenport with Remington employed by Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau.

John Miller Eighth Avenue Naomi Ruth Frank A. Remington Davenport Rebecca Remington Tenth Street O. P. Manker First Methodist Church Crown Point Ind Remington Grant High School F. W. Woolworth Company Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau L. W. Remington Clara Emmons Ray H. Spielman Sheila Linda Bernard L. Smith Bill Miller Ollie Davis J. E. Dulin Marvel Leslie Dulin Joan G. A. Singleton North Liberty F. A. Fountain la Jolla Calif Myra Falck

Tourist Club Meeting at Mrs Hickok Home

The Tourist club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m at 2018 Fifth avenue SE the home of Mrs Charles T Hickok Mrs Arthur Huntington will lead the program.

Charles T. Hickok Fifth Avenue SE Arthur Huntington

Mrs Barth Returns From Eastern Visit

Mrs A J Barth of 365 Garden Drive SE has returned after spending three months in the east visiting her daughters Miss Ruth Barth in New York City and Mrs Herbert Ray and Mr Ray in Binghamton New York.

A. J. Barth Garden Drive SE East Ruth Barth New York City Herbert Ray Mr. Ray Binghamton, N. Y

Scribblers Meet of Cedar Rapids Junior League Planned

The Scribblers group of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids will meet Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Eugene C Hoyt 370 Park terrace SE.

Scribblers Junior League of Cedar Rapids Eugene C. Hoyt Park Terrace SE

Mayflower Chapter hears Mrs Sheldon travel tale

Members of the Mayflower chapter of the D A R heard Mrs B L Sheldon recount a European trip last summer including England Scotland the Netherlands Belgium Switzerland Germany Italy and France. She described the crowded ship and lifeboat shortages on the return voyage amid an airplane convoy from Southampton. A luncheon and business session preceded the travel talk.

Mayflower B. L. Sheldon Paul A. Snowman Meadowbrook Drive England Scotland Netherlands Belgium Switzerland Germany Italy France Sheldon Southampton Katherine Franken Toy Library Committee New York City Los Angeles L. E. Henry National Defense Committee National Defense News Jack E. Durin W. A. Cash Harold A. Lockhart J. C. Milner George W. Smith

Western Military Academy Students Visit Weekend Home

Spending the fall furlough this weekend with their parents were Bill Kirn son of Mr and Mrs R W Kirn 318 Crescent street SE Arthur Bezdek son of Mr and Mrs Arthur A Bezdek Johnson avenue NW and Jack Albert son of Mr and Mrs A L Albert 1118 First avenue E all students at Western Military academy at Al ton Ii

Bill Kirn R. W. Kirn Crescent Street Arthur Bezdek Arthur A. Bezdek Johnson Avenue NW Jack Albert A. L. Albert First Avenue Western Military Academy Alton, Ii

Beall Family Hosts Buffet for Daughter Carolyn's 12th Birthday

Mr and Mrs Chester F Beall gave a buffet supper Sunday at 108 Twenty fourth Street NE to honor their daughter Carolyn on her twelfth birthday. Barbara Butterfield Betty Morse Patricia Kauffman Jean Hollands Eleanor Faun Ruth Ann Stucker Gerry Harrington Barbara Riley and Barbara Owen attended.

Chester F. Beall Twenty-fourth Street Carolyn Yg Barbara Butterfield Betty Morse Patricia Kauffman Jean Hollands Eleanor Faun Ruth Ann Stucker Gerry Harrington Barbara Riley Barbara Owen

Gohmann and Tegtmeyer Wed in Burlington Ceremony

George E. Gohmann and Madelyn Marie Tegtmeyer were married Monday at St John’s Catholic Church Burlington officiated by Rev Father Ernest. The couple will reside at 1252 Third Avenue SE after November 15.

St. John’s Catholic Church Burlington Madelyn Marie Tegtmeyer William H. Tegtmeyer George E. Gohmann John E. Gohmann Third Avenue SE Ernest Frances Cummings Bertrand Robinson William Tegtmeyer Cecelia Haurahan Gary Gohmann Cedar Rapids Cyril L. Kegler Vernon Whelan Hotel Gohmann Indiana Kentucky Ohio

D of U V Entertained At Halloween Party

About 40 Rebecca Alexander tent Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War members and their husbands attended a masquerade Halloween party Friday evening at Mr and Mrs George Hollom 602 Ninth Street SE Prizes were awarded to Mrs John Heaton Central City and Calvin A Williams for best costumes Cards games and refreshments in Halloween colors were served Mrs Calvin A Williams led the refreshment committee assisted by Mrs Hugh Hillerge and Mrs Floyd Gephart Mrs M V Moravec and Miss Adah Toogood oversaw the program.

Rebecca Alexander George Hollom Ninth Street John Heaton Central City Calvin A. Williams Hugh Hillerege Floyd Gephart M. V. Moravec Adah Toogood

Housewarming party honors Rohns on 12th wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Eldon B. Rohn were surprised at a house warming Sunday night at their new home 1711 Mapledrive NW. The gathering included a hot picnic supper and bingo won by Fred Popenhagen as first prize. Many relatives and friends attended and a gift was presented to the honorees.

Eldon B. Rohn Mapledrive Fred Popenhagen Rohn Alice Sargeant W. J. Neill Viana Dahn Margaret Rebelski Hattie Adams Pansy Adams Joe Belehrad Ed Dose

Tanida Camp Fire girls host mothers at dinner in Northwest

Four girls from the Tanida Camp Fire group Florence Hoy Mary Ellen Dennis Roberta Bukacek and Joyce Richardson entertained their mothers at a fire maker s dinner at the home of their guardian Mrs Frank Bukacek Jr 824 F avenue NW Saturday evening The group plans a Halloween party Monday at Florence Hoy s home 720 Eighth Street NW

Tanida Florence Hoy Mary Ellen Dennis Roberta Bukacek Joyce Richardson Frank Bukacek, Jr F Avenue NW Eighth Street NW

Kepharts Visit Sister in Independence

Mr and Mrs Fred Kephart 306 Sixth Street SE spent Sunday with Freds sister Mrs Cora Simmons in Independence.

Fred Kephart Sixth Street Mr. Kephart Cora Simmons Independence

Mrs Castek Leaves for Washington Visit

Mrs Elsie Castek of 1420 Second Street Southwest left Thursday for Washington D C to visit her sister Mrs Charles Haviena and Mr Haviena.

Elsie Castek Second Street Washington, D. C Charles Haviena Mr. Haviena

Ames Homecoming Attendees Return From Iowa State College

Miss Margaret Krause and Miss Betty Smith of 1632 Ellis NW and 1532 Ellis NW returned Sunday from Ames where they attended home coming activities at Iowa State College.

Margaret Krause Ellis Boulevard Betty Smith Ellis Boulevard NW Ames Iowa State College

Coe Pleiades Celebrate Founding at Founders Day Dinner

The Pleiades society of Coe College held a Founders Day dinner at the Commonwealth tea room with alumnae and active members present. The 1925 founding was marked by table decor in silver and pink, airplane themed centerpieces, and a toast program led by Miss Marjorie Bruner.

Pleiades Society Coe College Commonwealth Tea Room Coe Marjorie Bruner J. B. Hodgson Ruth Culbreth Lois Smith Antoinette Vampra Margaré Young A. R. Menary Hodgson A. E. Chase Menary Dean Mary Bell Alice Page

Teenette club barn dance party held at Rita Spaight home

Teenette club members held a Saturday barn dance at Rita Spaight's 1939 E avenue NW home. The hall featured a Halloween motif with box social style refreshments. Prizes went to Betty Ann Klimes and Bob Franklin. other attendees included Jane Dorman, Bernice Pfiffner, Irene Phelps, Marilyn Cusack, and various youths.

Rita Spaight E Avenue NW Betty Ann Klimes Bob Franklin Jane Dorman Bernice Pfiffner Irene Phelps Marilyn Cusack Mary Jane Klaassen Rita Marie Powers Billy Boston Ray Buresh Eddie Naughton Bill Kinney Vincent Doyle

Elks Club Luncheon Featured Three Entertainers

Hostesses Mrs. W. S. Bartlett and Miss Clara Thul at 2333 Blake Boulevard SE and Mrs. A. E. Harms at 362 Garden Drive SE entertained at a Monday luncheon. Halloween decorations set a festive mood as guests played bridge.

The Elks Club W. S. Bartlett Clara Thul Blake Boulevard A. E. Harms Garden Drive

Cultus Club Holds Dessert Luncheon at Montillon Home

Twenty Cultus club members met at 1402 First Avenue W for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. J. P. Flanders led the business session and the program was announced by Mrs. R. D. Chord. Mrs. R. S. Toogood and Mrs. J. H. Woodside recapped the club’s history from 1899. The anniversary luncheon will be at the Elks club with a guest speaker. Mrs. C. L. Doug lass and Miss Bertha Graham to lead.

Cultus Club Henry Montillon First Avenue J. P. Flanders R. D. Chord R. S. Toogood J. H. Woodside Elks Club C. L. Douglass Bertha Graham

Surprise Birthday Party for Mr Manes at Linn Boulevard

Mrs Jess F Manes hosted a surprise party Saturday night at 2056 Linn boulevard SE to honor Mr Manes on his birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marcel DeMartelaire, Mr and Mrs F T Stephenson, Mr and Mrs Roger Landis, Mr and Mrs Verne Reichling, and Mr and Mrs Joe Zisko.

Jess F. Manes Linn Boulevard Mr. Manes Manes Marcel DeMartelaire F. T. Stephenson Roger Landis Verne Reichling Joe Zisko

Scout Mothers Meet November Meeting With Scout Leader

The Scout mothers will assemble in the Chamber of Commerce building on Wednesday November 8 at 2 p m. Harold Pate national personnel director for the Boy Scouts will speak at the gathering. Members are reminded to note the date change.

Chamber of Commerce Harold Pate Boy Scouts

Termites hold meeting at Jean Borst home

The Termites met at Jean Borst's home Thursday evening with Betty Gerber, Lorraine Dalziel, Mary Jane Lenway, Phyllis Lenway, Betty Murdock, Fran Murdock, and Donna Sherlock present. Afterward the group planned a theater party and set next gathering for November 2 at Phyllis Lenway's residence 1618 Fifth Street NW.

Jean Borst Betty Gerber Lorraine Dalziel Mary Jane Phyllis Lenway Betty Fran Murdock Donna Sherlock 1618 Fifth Street NW

Grace Hersom Honored On Birthday at Fillmore Party

Mrs DeVerne Hersom hosted a Saturday afternoon party honoring her daughter Grace on her birthday. Guests from Grace's Fillmore school class included Franklin Burke Franklyn Jayne Betty Dennison Helen Zbanek Joan Dennison Betty Fields Betty Mitchell Shirley Jones Boyd Dankert James Edmunds Dick Drew Helen Haddy Charles Hoy Lillian Hanzlik Raymond Spink and Lois Jane Harger.

Suburban Co-Workers to Meet With Mrs Bishop

The Suburban Co-Workers will meet Wednesday with Mrs. W. Bishop. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs. H. Ingram, Mrs. L. Newport and Mrs. Ida Gard.

W. Bishop H. Ingram L. Newport Ida Gard

Endsley and Aakre wed at Trinity Methodist church

Miss Jean Endsley became the bride of Lawrence Aakre at a 4 p.m. ceremony in Trinity Methodist church with a double ring rite. The couple, both residents of 618 Eighth Avenue SW and 1432 A Avenue NE, will reside after a wedding dinner at the bride’s home.

Jean Endsley Willard Endsley Eighth Avenue Lawrence Aakre Trinity Methodist Church Glenn Rowley Mary Cory Paul Gard Mary Pollock Frank Kazimour Wesley Smith Vincent Schwirtz Pollock W. Glenn Rowley Robert Goodyear Mary Jane L. G. Weigle Anna McCurry C. H. Miller Helen Youtzy Nettie Sisam Armina Davis Ankre A Avenue NE

Milvoy Horsky Anniversary Honored at Picnic Supper

Mr and Mrs Milvoy Horsky of 1715 Hamilton Street SW were feted at a Sunday evening picnic for their wedding anniversary. Cards were played and a gift was given, with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Milvoy Horsky Hamilton Street Frank Chramosta Joseph Janeba Leonard Filipy Fred Blazek Wesley Blazek John Bruna Frank Dvorak Vernon Robert Horsky Franklin Billy Chramosta Richard Jedlicka Robert Richard Bruna

Birthday Party Honoring Jane Wright at 1609 J Ave NE

Mrs. Lester Wright hosted a Saturday party at her home honoring her daughter Jane on her fourth birthday. Halloween themed table decorations complemented a guest list including Ann Lichtenstein Karen Termohlen Janet Hauser Patsy McCoy Marilyn Worcester Sally Pollitz Joan Williams Patty Edda Mildred Edda Patty Bowne Joan Sliss Ruth Radloff and Mary Sue Donahue.

Lester Wright J Avenue NE Jane Ann Lichtenstein Karen Termohlen Janet Hauser Patsy McCoy Marilyn Worcester Sally Pollitz Joan Williams Patty Edda Mildred Edda Patty Bowne Joan Sliss Ruth Radloff Mary Sue Donahue

Halloween Party At Moose Hall Sees Juvenile Then Adult Fun

Melody camp RNA held a Halloween party for nineteen juvenile members at the Moose hall with games prizes to Helen Huff and Betty Ross. Refreshments and favors were distributed. After the adult camp meeting a costume and dancing party followed with prizes to Hazel Ross Bess Bowman Florence Huff and Vaughn Stoddard.

Melody Camp Moose Hall Helen Huff Betty Ross Hazel Ross Bess Bowman Florence Huff Vaughn Stoddard

Dinner party honors Mr Bristow on birthday

Mrs. Allan G. Bristow hosted a Sunday dinner at 800 Wellington street SE in honor of Mr Bristow. The table featured a candle-lit pumpkin and autumn leaves. Guests included Miss Dorothy Pughe of Cedar Rapids, Joseph McCarty, Earl O'Neill and Miss Florence Jones of Williamsburg.

Allan G. Bristow Wellington Street Mr. Bristow Dorothy Pughe Cedar Rapids Joseph McCarty Earl O'Neill Florence Jones Williamsburg

League of Women Voters to Meet on Neutrality Study

The government and foreign policy department of the League of Women Voters will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Montrose hotel to continue the study of neutrality and the foreign policy.

Government and The League of Women Voters Montrose Hotel

O E S Auxiliary Plans Picnic Luncheon

The auxiliary to the O S Children’s Home will meet at the home Wednesday at 1 p m for a picnic luncheon. Members bring silverware dishes and a prepared dish. hostesses are not responsible for these items as announced in Sunday’s Gazette.

O.S

Mrs. Kaufman Returns Home From Western Trip

Mrs. J. W. Kaufman of 126 Seventh Street NE returns from a western tour that included Denver Albuquerque Ogden Salt Lake City and Los Angeles. In Los Angeles she visited Mrs. E. E. Graham.

J. W. Kaufman Seventh Street Denver Albuquerque Ogden Salt Lake City Los Angeles E. E. Graham

Unequal Year Length Between Equinoxes Noted

The text observes that the Earth’s orbital speed shifts, making the March 21 and September 23 equinoxes miss the year’s exact half. It notes the March to September interval is a few days longer, causing uneven division of the year.

Stoddard buys Kentucky saddle horse Jean Squirrel

Carl G. Stoddard of this city purchased the Kentucky saddle horse Jean Squirrel for about $15,000. Justice and Mrs. John M. Grimm returned from Memphis where he attended the American Bar Association meeting. Ferner R. Nuhn and Ruth Suckow visited Cedar Falls. Nuhn is mayor Rail’s nephew.

Carl G. Stoddard Jean Squirrel Justice John M. Grimm Memphis Tenn Justice Grimm American Bar Association

Quarry sack incident injures Quaker Oats worker

William Hanson of Quaker Oats suffered a serious chin gash yesterday after being thrown against a truck when a stack of filled sacks toppled onto him. Company K soldiers returned from Camp Dodge with top rifle scores, led by Private Raymond Osborn. Corp John Sedenka and Lieut V R Dvorak tied for second. The Sistine Chapel quartet from Rome arrives for a Greene's opera house concert. Coe college announces new dramatic societies with officers Donald Van Meter William McHenry Carol Houghton Lester Stebbins Paul McCrea and Mary Louise Buser.

William Hanson Quaker Oats Company K Fourth Infantry Camp Dodge Raymond Osborn John Sedenka V. R. Dvorak Sistine Chapel Rome

Faust at Greene's Opera House Tonight

S. E. Gillis drew a quarter section of Dakota government land. Mike Corsello departed for Italy with his wife and family. Mrs. C. F. Ensign left for Fort Dodge to deliver a missionary address.

Faust Greene's Opera House S. E. Gillis Government Land Dakota Mike Corsello Italy C. F. Ensign Fort Dodge

Whistle Removed From Esophagus Of Boy Five

Parts of a toy whistle were removed from the esophagus of John Oltmann five the son of Mr and Mrs W N Oltmann of Martelle at St Luke s hospital at 1230 pm Sunday after he swallowed the pieces while playing with the whistle He was sent home after treatment.

John Oltmann W. N. Oltmann Martelle St. Luke’s Hospital

Jitterbug Dances Proped as Hazard by City Council

City council considers a revised ordinance to outlaw jitterbugging big apple and shag after a building department report says these dances cause floor vibrations and pose a serious hazard. Assistant inspector R L Blahnik notes the dances are of questionable nature and unsafe for public dance halls.

R. L. Blahnik

Rock Island Finalizes Third Avenue Assessment

The Rock Island city council overruled a single objection from the railroad and set a $21,987.42 assessment on property owners for widening and repaving Third Avenue SE from Fourth Street to the river bridge. A PWA grant of $17,872.20 helped cover the project's total cost of $39,859.62.

Rock Island Railroad Third Avenue SE Fourth Street River Bridge PWA

Mount Mercy Observes Homecoming With Rev Eugene Murphy Speaker

Mount Mercy college marked its homecoming with a 10 30 a m High Mass led by college chaplain Rev Maurice J Tracy 175 alumni attended. A luncheon followed and a business meeting elected alumnae officers Mrs Robert Nelson as president Edina Donohue vice president Catherine Graham secretary and Geraldine Rabe treasurer. At 2 30 the Rev Eugene Murphy S J of St Louis University spoke on The New Frontiers urging zeal in education and spiritual life. Tea at 4 p m and Benediction at 5 closed the day.

Mount Mercy College Maurice J. Tracy Robert Nelson Twenty-sixth Street Edina Donohue Catherine Graham Mt. Mercy College Academy Geraldine Rabe Twenty-third Street Eugene Murphy S. J St Louis University Father Murphy

Duke Albrecht of Wuerttemberg Dies at 73 in Stuttgart

Duke Albrecht of Wuerttemberg, age 73 and former commander of one of Germanys armies in World War I, died Sunday in Stuttgart.

Stuttgart Germany Albrecht of

Appointment of Executor in Estate of Henry L. Barto Iowa

Notice announces that on October 28 1939 the signer was duly appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of Henry L Barto late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors are asked to make prompt payment and claimants must file their claims with the Linn County Iowa District Court.

Henry L. Bartolate Linn County Iowa Linn Cou

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