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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1940
Page
3
Mrs. Charles Bode, president of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club, spoke to the past presidents' association on Looking Forward. Luncheon for 18 featured autumn fruit decor and birthday-month seating, with notable attendees including Mrs. RooT Lubbock and Miss Mary Woitishek. Earlier, a stork shower for Mrs. Wharton was held at Mrs Betty Blake's home.
Members of the Y. M. G. club held a Sunday night Halloween party at the home of Mr and Mrs John D Coombs 813 L avenue NW. Miss Isa belle Brown and Bill Barnett won prizes for original costumes. Games and dancing followed with Elmer Weakler Scott Buchan and Albert among those present.
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna paired with Syrup Pepsin to ease constipation. It claims peppermint like taste, easier swallowing, and relief by waking up intestinal nerves and muscles. It targets those with indigestion bloating and bad breath and even appeals to children.
Mrs Edward Lockner of Marion bid farewell Tuesday at the Bjorgo home joined by Mrs W B Bjorgo and Miss Gaste Giblin. A buffet supper was served and a gift given to the guest of honor as she planned to move with her sons Timmy and Terry to Des Moines.
Sixty five members of the Cedar Rapids Womans club art department and friends were entertained Tuesday afternoon at the club house with a Wedgwood display and film. Miss Jeeta Swein spoke on Wedgwood and plans for National Art Week were announced. An art display by local artists is set for Maple Room on Sunday with a tea at Mrs W A Montgomerys home on November 6 featuring 35 paintings by Mrs Monteamers.
Ruza Paidar of Hollywood Cahf will present a recital of French Jalian English and Czech songs for the benefit of the Czecho slovak Relief Fund at the Coe Chapel Monday at 815 p m. Paidar has appeared with Metropolitan star Jarmila Novotna in The Merry Widow and Carmen presented in the Hollywood Bowl. She has toured in Texas and the southwest and studied at Coe College. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Paidar of 1485 C street SW and is preparing for radio and opera appearances.
At Tuesday’s meeting Mrs Palmer presided at the tea table adorned with dahlias and autumn tapers. Members displaying pieces included Frank Hersch, James Kennedy, Ruth Rydberg, Mrs Palmer, and Mrs A. R. Swem.
Mirn and Mrs Glenn Ao McCol lister of 2428 First Avenue FE returned Tuesday night from a weekend trip to Minneapolis and St Paul. They visited their son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs James McCollister and attended the Iowa Minnesota football game.
A social gathering was held Saturday at a party featuring a cake and party games. Refreshments were served and each guest received a small keepsake. Attendees included Joyce Ann Kulfman, Junior Holtman, Teddy Kottenmier, Donald Page, Marietta Sturm, Limor Sturm, Ron Havals, Pats Clark, Sally Jo Trade, Donald Teply, Glenn Teply, Betty Teply, Frank Sturm Jr., and others.
Havlik and Sturm ladies assisted by Mrs Daywitt Heral and Miss Sturm hosted the gathering with Mrs Earl Daywitt Mrs Louis Heral and Miss Sadie Sturm aiding.
Mrs F P Schultz hosted a Four Leaf Clover club luncheon at 1036 Sixth Street SW. High score in 500 was won by Mrs B Crissinger. Other members present included Mrs John Olson Mrs G F Dennis Mrs F U Winters and her granddaughter Ann Denise. Next meeting scheduled for Nov 12 with Mrs Dennis at 920 Eighth Street SW.
Dr. Thomas Suchomel was appointed captain in the medical reserve corps. First lieutenant Paul F Kilborn sustained a deep gash on his right shin and was badly shaken in a car crash at Twenty first street and Fifth avenue. Mr and Mrs HoH Dierks had slight injuries and EO H Harms of Marion was severely cut when their car collided with a Waterland interurban car in Tenth street between First and Second avenues.
Oct. 31, 1920. George H. Vanderconk a Milwaukee railroad veteran from Marion died yesterday from a brain concussion after an automobile bicycle collision on A Avenue near First Street. Taste Murmus 1016 is in critical condition at St Lukes hospital.
In a fall at Omaha several weeks ago Dr S Cogswell left yesterday for Des Moines to attend the funeral of H C Alverson head of the Scottish Rite Masonry of Iowa Others expected to go were Dr C B Whelpley C D Huston and Paul Clark.
Four members of company C, T G, have qualified as expert riflemen after a successful season. They are Captain Ray, Sergeants Meyers and Benfer, and Corporal Jackson. Nick Radjenorick, who suffered a railroad accident injury at Fairfax, died in a local hospital of lockjaw. FC Weitsgerber, new manager of the Cedar Rapids Gas company, has arrived here from Zanesville, Ohio.
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