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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1938

Page

2

Vacationists Return As Schools Open

Vacationists recount a season of travel with Cedar Rapids residents returning from Europe Canada and the western states. Mrs W R Boyd Miss Gertrude James Miss Betty Potchett and others arrived home from New York London and continental Europe while families like the Fischers Siebkes and Gossards resume Cedar Rapids routines after summer trips to Brights Grove Estes Park and Colorado Springs.

Ms Boyd New York Rdiatines Fineroe Getude James Betty H Potchett Avenue NE Tnes Mr. Bosd London Mies New York City Europe Miss Beerds

Kendall Hurst Enrolls in Missouri Secretarial Course

Kendall Hurst son of Mr and Mrs OHH Cuddy has gone to Chillicothe Missouri to enroll in the Chillicothe Business College for secretarial and commercial training. He was accompanied by his parents Saturday. Hurst studied two years at Wentworth College Lexington Missouri and was a student last year at Cornell College.

Kendall Hurst Ohh Cuddy Forest Drive Chillicothe Chillicothe Business College Cuddy Hurst Wentworth Lexington Cornell College

Marie Schipper's Chicago Weekend Visit

Marie Schipper of 1212 F avenue NE spent the weekend in Chicago visiting friends.

Marie Schipper F Avenue Chicago

Quote from Aunt Het Reveals Private Marital Tension

An Aunt Het remark hints at marital strain as she comments that Bill hides misery behind certain acts. The dialogue suggests a wife’s insight into her husband’s unhappiness and social expectations influencing behavior. The line reflects domestic tension and gendered voice of the period.

John Lund Guest of Henry J Hromek at Drake reunion

John P Lund returned to Des Moines Monday evening after visiting Mr and Mrs Henry J Hromek of 715 Second Avenue SW. He will resume studies as a senior law student at Drake University.

John P Lund Des Moines Henry J. Hromek Second Avenue Lund Drake University

Luncheon Honors Stockton Guest at Foster Home

Complimentary to Mrs J B Thompson of Stockton California a luncheon was held Tuesday afternoon at the Morgan Foster home 1915 Ridgeway Drive SE. Mrs Morgan Foster and Mrs Wayne Foster hosted at 2249 Washington Avenue SE and 2304 Hillcrest Drive SE respectively.

J. B Thompson Stockton Calif Eugene M. Pinney Ridgeway Drive Morgan J. Foster Washington Avenue Wayne J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Morgan Foster

Jones Family Return From Minnesotan Trip With Son

Dr and Mrs Harry J Jones of 2021 Fifth Avenue SE will return Tuesday evening after ten days at Park Rapids Minnesota. Their daughter Miss Madge Jones accompanies them and their son Dick who has attended Camp Lincoln near Brainerd Minnesota this summer.

Harry J Jones Fifth Avenue SE Madge Jones Park Rapids Minn Camp Lincoln Brainerd

Kopecky Family Returns Home After Visit

Mr and Mrs William G Kopecky return to Kansas City after two week visit with Mr and Mrs George Kopecky at 2226 Forty-ninth Street NE.

William G Kopecky Kansas City Mr Kopecky George Kopecky Forty -Ninth Street

Hostess At Tea For Mme Boucher On Vernon Drive

Miss Nelle Erwin hosted a Tuesday afternoon tea at 528 Vernon drive SE honoring Madame Adrienne Boucher of New York City with time shared by Miss Florence Lyon of Cincinnati. Mrs S W Wilder and others presided. guests welcomed by Mrs L J Storey and several hostesses between 4 and 6. Flowers and season decor filled the tea table.

Adrienne Boucher New York City Nelle Erwin Vernon Drive Florence Lyon Cincinnati M. F. Seely Second Avenue SE S. W. Wilder Frances Wolfe Wallace Darling Allen I. Dunn L. J. Storey F W Damour F. C. Kellogg Helen Higey

Mrs Belle Butterfield Hosts Luncheon for Guests

Mrs Belle Butterfield of 345 Park Terrace SE hosted a luncheon Tuesday for her house guests Mrs Edwin M. Vaile of Brooklyn New York and Mrs Howard Jones of Evanston. Also assisting were Mrs Howard Kepler and Miss Ruby Byers.

Belle Butterfield Park Terrace SE Edwin M. Vaile Brooklyn N. Y Howard Jones Evanston Howard Kepler Ruby Byers

Iowa State Sigma Alpha Epsilon Hosts Stag Party

Members of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon chapter at Iowa State College in Ames will host a Tuesday evening stag party at the cottage of Mr and Mrs J Harold Horan at the Palisades. John Tellier and Carl Spencer are in charge of the party which will include fifteen.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Iowa State College Ames J. Harold Horan The Palisades John Tellier Carl Spencer

Zverchers and Cradfords Return From Des Moines Visit

Dr and Mrs A R Zuercher at 1852 Second Avenue SE and their daughter Sally, joined by Mr and Mrs M Bradford of 334 Nineteenth Street SE, have returned after a weekend in Des Moines with Mr and Mrs J E Bennett.

A. R. Zuercher Second Avenue SE Sally

Weekend Visitors At Hecker Household

Dr and Mrs John T Hecker of 2529 First Avenue East hosted Mrs S M Darling of Moline Illinois and Stephen G Darling of Indianapolis as house guests over the weekend.

Mrs. Hecker John T Hecker First Avenue E Hecker

Joan Kelly Returns After Denver Visit

Miss Joan Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs M J Kelly 2029 Washington avenue SE returned Monday evening after spending two weeks in Denver.

Joan Kelly M. J. Kelly Washington Avenue Denver

Daughters of Isabella Reschedules Business Meeting

The Daughters of Isabella have moved their business meeting from Wednesday September 7 to September 14. The change affects all members and the venue remains the same. Members should note the new date and plan accordingly.

the Daughters of Isabella

Virginia Watson And Don Evans Wed

Miss Virginia Watson daughter of Mrs Jenny Watson of Cedar Rapids and Don Evans son of Mrs Hazel Goins of Milwaukee were married Monday at 7 am at Immaculate Conception church. Rev Msgr John M Molloy officiated. The couple planned to reside in Iowa City after Sept 10.

Virginia Watson Jenny Watson Cedar Rapids Don Evans Hazel Goins Milwaukee Immaculate Conception Church John M. Molloy Jeannette Tart Des Moines Thomas Evans Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel University of Iowa Leo Watson May Tart James Tart Dick Keith Walter Watson Detroit Frank Watson Davenport Clifford Lee Maquoketa John Harkey Car Bock Rose Ann George Dostal Iowa City Ralph Kennedy Robert and Kenneth

Sedlacek Birthday Party Celebrates Sevenths

Leola Ann Sedlacek at 278 Fifteenth Street NW marked her seventh birthday with a Saturday party. Prizes went to Roger Sirowy Beverly Andrews and June Kuba. Refreshments were hosted by Mrs. Leo C. Sedlacek with help from Mrs. Louis Rabik and Mrs Joe Balik.

Fitzsimmons and Ford Wed at Home Ceremony

Ina Eileen Fitzsimmons daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles E Fitzsimmons of Marion wed Edwin Ford son of Mr and Mrs William Ford of Baltimore in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at the Hoff residence 12314 Third Avenue SW Rev Elton D Wells presided The couple will reside at 602 Second Avenue SW Ford works as a government meat inspector at Wilson and Company

Ina Eileen Fitzsimmons Charles E. Fitzsimmons Marion Edwin Ford William Ford Baltimore Ted Hoff Third Avenue Elton D. Wells Myrtle Fitzsimmons Lyle Fitzsimmons Ford Second Avenue Mr. Ford Wilson and Company

Sixth annual Besta Kroul reunion at Skvor home in Cedar Rapids

The sixth annual Besta Kroul reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs George L Skvor of Ely avenue SW Cedar Rapids. Officers elected included Louis Kroul as president and Caroline Janowsky as secretary treasurer. A program of sports and games followed a picnic dinner on the lawn. Numerous Kroul family members and relatives from Cedar Rapids and nearby areas attended.

Besta-Kroul George L. Skvor Ely Avenue Skvor Louis Kroul Caroline Janowsky Jerome Lewis Anton Kroul Ely Howard Roger John Louvar Richard Ernest Solon George Zahradnek Charles Zahradnek Nola Lyle Iowa City Josie Meyer Frances Gladys Earl Meyer Chicago Joseph E. Kloubee Arlene Eugene Louis Besta William Besta Anna Kroul Carolyn Kroul Max Janowsky Janet Kay Adrian Lewis Joseph Besta George Skvor Helen and Leonard John Gardner Norman Rahe Emerson Long Marjorie Cedar Rapids

Farewell Party Honors Miss Kathryn Owen at Home

A farewell gathering was held Friday at Mr and Mrs W E Owen Jr home to honor Miss Kathryn Owen who departed for Cedar Falls Sunday. Guests included Miss Ruth Klepach Rae Blodgett Betty Curtis Dorothea and Lucille Kibbee Jean Owen Crandon Weaver Robert Hersom Ray Heefner Ernest Bailey Kenneth Heefner and Dick Novak. The evening featured handkerchief gifts and games.

Kathryn Owen W. E. Owen, Jr Twenty-fifth Street Miss Owen Cedar Falls Ruth Klepach Rae Blodgett Betty Curtis Dorothea Lucille Kibbee Jean Owen Crandon Weaver Robert Hersom Ray Heefner Ernest Bailey Kenneth Heefner Dick Novak

Phillippses Leave After Wisconsin Visit

Mr and Mrs J D Phillipps of Madison Wisconsin and Los Angeles California left Sunday after visiting Dr M Sherlock at Prospect Place. Mrs Phillipps was a classmate of Dr Sherlock at the University of Illinois and Mr Phillipps has resigned as business manager of the University of Wisconsin.

J. D. Phillipps Madison Wis Los Angeles Calif M Sherlock Prospect Place Phillipps Dr Sherlock University of Ilinois University of Wisconsin

Church and Lodge Society Notices Deadline Policy

All church and lodge notices for the Sunday Gazette society section must be submitted in writing to the society department by 4 p.m. Friday to ensure publication.

Society Sunday Gazette

Catholic Women Council Holds Quarterly Cedar Rapids Meeting

Members of the National Council of Catholic Women Cedar Rapids deanery attended the St Patrick's church hall gathering. Mrs J H Bormann chaired with committee reports. Mrs R W Friday outlined a new parent education project and will speak at St Matthew's altar andRosary society. Other officials spoke on shrine work and state meeting. refreshments followed with musical numbers by Robert Dolan and Betty Burke.

National Council of Catholic Women of the Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Church Hall J. H. Bormann R. W. Friday Altar and Rosary Society NCCW B. J. Hoff J. A. Wicke St. Patrick's Parish Robert Dolan Betty

Scoles Family Reunion With Artis Guests

Drs G Hubert Artis host to Dr Dwight L Scoles and daughter Maribel after seventeen years. Scoles, chemistry head at Long Island University, vacationed in Ames with F D Francis family. Picnic at Macbride Park honored the visitors before their Milwaukee trip for the American Chemical Association convention. Artis son Hubert plans to visit Niagara Falls West Point and New York before returning to Iowa State College this fall.

G. Hubert Artis Twenty-sixth Street Drive Dwight L. Scoles New York City Maribel Scoles Long Island University Ames Chemistry F. D. Francis Iowa City Macbride Park Milwaukee American Chemical Association Hubert C. Artis

Myers House Return From Lake Visit

Harry E. Myers Jr and wife have returned to 312 Thirty-fourth Street NE after a several day stay at the Neffs cottage on Clear Lake hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul H Neff.

Harry E. Myers, Jr Thirty-fourth Street Clear Lake Paul H. Neff

Gallagher Byerly wedding vocalist honored by wedding party

Vocalist Harold Barlow accompanied by Miss Betty Wagner performed at the wedding Friday evening of Miss Bessie Gallagher to Kermit E. Byerly. The ceremony featured the Gallagher and Byerly families with local guests in attendance.

Bessie Gallagher Kermit E. Byerly Harold Barlow Betty Wagner

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