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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1938

Page

2

Year’s Committees Named At Meeting Of P. T. A. Council

At the first fall meeting of the P T A council held at the board of education building, committees were appointed by president Mrs Taft and program chairmen. Names span program, membership, library, safety, hospitality, finance, publicity, and education, including district and parent education leaders. An informal discussion followed with reports from several members and plans for speakers service and a North East district chair.

Board of Education RF. Taft Neely Hill Inga Tapper T. F. Suchomel R. E LeMont C. Waite J. J Kauzlarich J. F Gordon W. F. Shaner Henry Scherer Belle Campbell Brary Clarence Paulson V. L. Spohn Arthur Bailow R. McKeeley W. Manatt G. W. Reger L. J. Jivielk Bruce Darling Wayne G. Basler F. F. Hall VL. Donald E. H. Miller F. E. Luse John H. Arnold Charles Gunn R. T. Heald W. J. Barngrover H. Ohmann Parent Teacher Magazine R. M. Tnnelkeld Parent Education H O. Lundquist Larry Conden Arthur Creamer Dean Harger Arthur Norman RE LeMont Willis Clark Jane Boyd J C. Milner Elizabeth Bender J. E. Sundberg Merton Wiley George J. Naxera Mothers’ Chorus J. Gerber Child Hygiene E. D. Holvenstot Harold Smith J. F. Gosdon Suchomel Orville Rust William Murphy WC. Forsberg R. B. van Cleve Clarence Lisenbee T. P. Smith J. B Frasher al Johnson W. F Shaner Ohmann Sundberg Spohn L. W. Jonas F. L. Cerveny Hill Taft Gerber Holvenstot Murphy E. C. Waite P. T.A

To Honor Shaffers On 16th Anniversary

On their sixteenth wedding anniversary a Dutch US treat dinner party is planned for Shaffers at 2001 Linden drive SE. Guests include Dr and Mrs J Max Widmer Dr and Mrs B J Moon and many others, gathering at the lodge for dinner and a card game evening.

Shaffers Mrs. van Vechten Shaffer Linden Drive SE Palisades

Frances Hallgren to resume studies at Stephens College

Miss Frances Hallgren of 375 Nineteenth street SE accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs Alex Hallgren and sister Miss Margaret Hallgren will travel with Jeff Thursday to Columbia Missouri where she will resume studies at Stephens College She is social chairman of Eta Upsilon Gamma sorority and will help with rushing party arrangements before registration.

Frances Hallgren Nineteenth Street Alex Hallgren Margaret Hallgren Jeff Columbia Stephens College Eta Upsilon Gamma

Home Garden Club hosts breakfast in Ellis Park

Seventeen members gathered Wednesday morning at Ellis park for a breakfast hosted by Mrs. T Frank Hersch of 2127 Greenwood Dr SE. During the meeting plans were laid for a fall plant market to be held at Mrs. Arthur L Augustine's home, 202 Twenty Fourth St Dr SE, on Sept 28. The event closed with cards and a social hour.

Home Garden Club Ellis Park T. Frank Hersch Greenwood Drive Arthur L. Augustine Twentyfourth Street Drive

Bever Family Returns From Lake Vermulion Retreat

Mr and Mrs James L Bever and their son James D Bever returned after spending four months at their summer home near Tower Minnesota on Lake Vermilion.

James L. Bever Washington Avenue SE James D. Bever Tower, Minn Lake Vermulion

Mrs Hilman Hosts Sewing Club Lunch at Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs C F Hilman of 884 Third Ave SE entertained ten sewing club members with a continental lunch at the Roosevelt hotel on Thursday. After luncheon guests were entertained at her home.

C. F. Hilman Third Avenue SE Roosevelt Hotel

Iowa SAE to Host Dinner Party and Smokers at Palisades

Alumnae and active members of the University of Iowa chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon will entertain Thursday evening at a dinner party and smoker at the lodge of the Palisades, hosting young men who will enter college this fall.

University of Iowa Sigma Alpha Epsilon Lodge of the Palisades

Kappa Delta Sorority Plans Friday Evening Meeting

Kappa Delta will hold a Friday 7 p.m. meeting in the chapter rooms with alumnae members invited to attend.

Kappa Delta Meeting Kappa Delta Sorority

Will Honor Miss Eileen Kelly At Candlelight Supper

Entertaining at a candlelight supper Thursday evening Miss Mary Kay Supple and her mother Mrs W J Supple of 1229 Third avenue SE will compliment Miss Eileen Kelly who will be married Oct 1 to William J Kennedy of New Hampton. Table decorations will be pink and white and bridge will be played. Miss Kelly will receive personal shower gifts. Guests include Misses Helen Jayne Mary Nick Olson Lucile Funkey Mary Catherine Jennings Frances McLaughlin Doris Garner Mesdames E J McPartland A L Naso Jr Clem Cashman J H Kelly and J W McGeeney the last of Charles City visiting in the McPartland home.

Mary Kay Supple W J Supple Third Avenue SE Eileen Kelly William J. Kennedy New Hampton Miss Kelly Helen Jayne Mary Nick Olson Lucile Funkey Mary Catherine Jennings Frances McLaughlin Doris Garner E. J. McPartland A. L. Naso, Jr Clem Cashman J H Kelly J. W. McGeeney Charles City Mrs. McPartland

Mrs Layman Hosts Ner Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs B Layman at 215 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE entertained members of her bridge club at luncheon Thursday afternoon at The Colonial. Covers were laid for six and later the group went to the hostess home for bridge.

B. Layman Twenty Fifth Street Drive Colonial

Mrs Barnes Leaves Eugene After Visit With Ives Family

Mrs Harrison Barnes and her children Charles and Patricia depart for Ashland Ohio after a two week stay with Mrs Barnes parents Mr and Mrs W B Ives at 327 Crescent Street SE.

Ho Dun Shee couple return from Michigan trip

Mr and Mrs William Ho Dun shee of 1833 First avenue E arrive home Wednesday after a summer spent at their northern retreat in Leland Michigan.

William Ho Dunshee First Avenue E Leland Mich

Peschaus Return From Chicago and Michigan Visit

Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Peschau of 2401 Fourth Avenue SE returned home Wednesday after visiting Chicago and spending Labor Day weekend at the Twin Anchors summer home of Mr. and Mrs. Worth Averill in Three Rivers Michigan.

W. E. Peschau Fourth Avenue SE Chicago Mrs. Worth Averill Three Rivers, Mich

Mrs Josephine Dunkelbarger Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Josephine Dunkelbarger returns to her Montrose hotel home after visiting her daughter Mrs C L Wolfe in Marshalltown.

Josephine Dunkelbarger Montrose Hotel C. L. Wolfe Marshalltown

Fishing trip for four heads to Minnesota

Mr and Mrs L G Stickley of 316 Eighth avenue SE and Mr and Mrs Abe Biiney of 515 Eighth avenue SE have departed on a fishing trip in northern Minnesota.

L. G. Stickley Eighth Avenue SE Abe Biiney Minnesota

Ruth Melton Returns From Chicago Visit

Ruth Melton of 1031 Second Avenue SE returned Tuesday after spending the weekend in Chicago.

Ruth Melton Second Avenue SE Chicago

Walter Novak Weds Miss Chalupsky at Ely Bohemian Reformed Church

Miss Martha Chalupsky became the bride of Walter Novak in a 3 PM ceremony at the Bohemian Reformed church in Ely. The couple plans to live on a Western farm after a western trip. Bridesmaids wore aqua satin gowns, maid of honor Louise Metzger, best man Edward Chalupsky, usher Edward Hospodarsky, with music and flowers enhancing the ceremony. A reception for about fifty guests followed at the bride's home.

Bohemian Reformed Church Ely Martha Chalupsky William Chalupsky Cedar Rapids Walter Novak Emma Novak Ludvik Burian Louise Metzger Dorothy Roup Edward Chalupsky Edward Hospodarsky Olga Lawrence Edwin Vavra Lawrence Novak Roosevelt High School Grant High School

Miss Freda Emery Takes Home Economics Post in Rockford

Miss Freda Emery of 361 Twentyeth street SE left Sunday for Rockford where she has accepted a position as home economics teacher.

Freda Emery Twentieth Street Rockford

Aurora Couple Visits Frew Family Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Ted Van Klaveren and Miss Dorothy Liest of Aurora Alabama spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Jack Frew at 720 Thirty fourth Street SE. Miss Liest is a niece of Mrs Frew and they left Tuesday after the visit.

Ted van Klaveren Dorothy Liest Aurora, AL Jack Frew Thirtyfourth Street Miss Liest Frew

Stoner Family Returns From Milwaukee and Chicago

Mr and Mrs Ray J Stoner and their son Ray aged in Milwaukee and Chicago return to 182 Fifteenth Avenue SW after a visit. Mrs J V Stoner accompanies them.

Ray J. Stoner Ray Fifteenth Avenue SW J. V. Stoner Milwaukee Chicago

Legion Auxiliary Reports Plans Member Drive at Waterloo Convention

Reports of the state American Legion auxiliary convention in Waterloo were presented at Hanford post No. 5 meeting. Membership drive underway with 117 dues paid. prizes awarded for reporting members and a high prize for the top fundraiser. A picnic supper was announced. Iowa's national president candidate named. music month observed with piano solos. refreshments and community singing noted.

American Legion Auxiliary Waterloo Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Building Howard Walsh Robert Vesely Pidac J. P Winn Poppy H. E Travis W. D Cunningham Edwin Lundquist PF. W Kopp Dan Kruidenier Vs. Travis Ann McCurley J. P. Winn E Avenue NE Iowa Department Credit Citation Point Committee Oscar Hanson Linn County Iowa A. H. Hoffman Des Moines Los Angeles Hoffman Constitution Harriet Hoffman Conger Metcalf Debussy C. H. Fletcher E. A. Hanson Legionaire

Mrs Howard Jones Hosts Linen Shower for Viola Hanry

Mrs Howard Jones of 117 First Avenue West hosted a linen shower Wednesday evening in her home for Miss Viola Hanry. The couple, Leon Drapela and Viola Hanry, plan marriage Sunday. Guests included Marianne Stark La Verne Drapela Hilda Hendrickson Pauline O’Connor and Mrs Grover Fairbanks of Milwaukee and Mrs Norman Barr of Waterloo.

Howard Jones First Avenue W Viola Hanry Leon Drapela Marianne Stark LaVerne Drapela Hilda Hendrickson Pauline O'Connor Grover Fairbanks Milwaukee Norman Barr Waterloo

Mrs Hayes Returns from Canada Trip with Sister

Mrs J R Hayes of 220 Eighteenth Street NE returns after a two week trip to Canada with sister Mrs J P Barth of Waterloo. They visited the Dionne quintuplets home in Callander the Toronto Canadian exposition and Niagara Falls.

J. R. Hayes Eighteenth Street Canada J. P. Barth Waterloo Callander Toronto Niagara Falls

Miss Melsh Returns After Summer Visit with Fuegens

Miss Margaret Mary Melsh of 887 Shaver road NE returned after a summer with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Wilburt Fuegen. Mr and Mrs Frank Melsh and their family and Mrs O F Quicke were weekend guests of the Fuegens.

Margaret Mary Melsh Shaver Road Charlotte Wilburt Fuegen Frank Melsh O. F. Quicke

Suzanne Salter birthday party honors Sid ninth

A costume party marked Suzanne Salter ninth birthday at the Salter home on Knollwood Drive SE. After school guests played games and enjoyed supper with Mexican figures in miniature decorating the table. Attendees included Sandra Schenefelt Joyce Skinner Sheryl Chehak Jane Hickenlooper Marilyn Hous er Joan Newton Ann Selden Nancy Soboda and Dorothy Rattner.

Suzanne Salter Chester D. Salter Knollwood Drive Salter Sandra Schenefelt Joyce Skinner Sheryl Chehak Jane Hickenlooper Marilyn Houser Joan Newton Ann Selden Nancy Soboda Dorothy Rattner

Bride Sarah Weaver Weds Frank Hanzel in Waterloo

Miss Sarah Theodore Weaver, daughter of Mr and Mrs S O Weaver, married Frank Hanzel, son of Mrs Marie Josifek, Wednesday in Waterloo with Rev H W Singer officiating. Attendants were Miss Ilma M Potter and Maynard Potter. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Hanzel works for the Rock Island lines.

Sarah Theodore Weaver S. O Weaver Sixth Street Frank Hanzel Marie Josifek Twelfth Street Waterloo H W. Singer Kenwood Methodist Church Ilma M. Potter Maynard Potter

Fidelity meeting at Mercy Hospital opens year

Catholic student nurses of Mercy hospital resume activities with new officers to be installed and committee chairs chosen. A get acquainted party follows for preliminary nurses and new students will be initiated with Mary Smiles and Mary Irene McNally presiding. Dancing and refreshments conclude the event.

Fidelity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mercy Hospital Mary Smiles Mary Irene McNally

Ninth annual Andrews Templeton reunion held at Dairy Dale hall

The ninth Andrews Templeton reunion convened Sunday at Dairy Dale community hall with a picnic dinner and a business meeting electing Worth Andrews as president Helen Cook recording secretary Gladys Van Antwerp corresponding secretary Lysle Andrews treasurer and Alice Bickle historian An afternoon program featured contests and games with numerous Cedar Rapids Anamosa Marion Oskaloosa Ames and other area attendees and guests named.

Andrews- Templeton Dairy Dale Worth Andrews Helen Cook Gladys van Antwerp Lysle Andrews Alice Bickle Louis Andrews Howard Tommy Hubert Wood Donna Mae Dora Lee Cleola McDonough Curtis Harry Cook Sylvia Vernon Gerald Dolores Cedar Rapids Curtis Bickle Anamosa J. P. Reid Ames Vern Baldwin Milton Sills Fay Sills Marion Thomas Sopher Oskaloosa Bessie Rumple Susan Shaull

Peterson family reunion at A W Peterson home

Family gathered at the A W Peterson residence on Grande avenue SE for a reunion over the weekend. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Emanuel E Peterson and family from Albert City, Frank G Peterson of St Louis Michigan, Reuben W Peter from Elgin Illinois, Orvil N Peter from Paxton Illinois, and Edgar D Peterson of Clinton.

A W. Peterson Grande Avenue SE Emanuel E. Peterson Albert City Frank G. Peterson St. Louis Mich Reuben W. Peterson Elgin Ill Orvil N. Peterson Paxton, Ill Edgar D. Peterson Clinton

One Day Convention Held by North East District at Montrose Hotel

The North East district will hold a one day convention this month at the Montrose hotel on September 30. Officers of the council include Mrs Taft as president Mrs Hill as vice president Mrs Sundberg as secretary and Mrs John H Arnold as treasurer.

Montrose Hotel Taft Hill Sundberg John H. Arnold

Ruth Dixon and Henry Fredricks wed in Estherville

Miss Ruth Dixon formerly lived with Mrs. Lanora Ralston at 501 C avenue NE and Henry Fredricks of Hanska Minnesota were married at the Christian church parsonage in Estherville on August 31 with Rev. Fred Sawyer officiating. They will reside in Hanska where Fredricks serves as police chief. A dance in her honor is set for September 12.

Ruth Dixon Lanora Ralston C Avenue NE Henry Fredricks Hanska Minn the Christian Church Estherville Fred Sawyer Fredricks

Bridge Club Luncheon at Continental Room

Members of a bridge club met for a Dutch treat luncheon Thursday at the Roosevelt hotel in the Continental room. Those present were Mesdames W. A. Cash Fred Niesz Tom Brady J F Morris Lynn G Swaney John Killinger Ralph Chase and Mrs Swancey s mother Mrs N W Johnson of Quasqueton.

Dutch Treat Roosevelt Hotel Continental Room W. A. Cash Fred Niesz Tom Brady J. F. Morris Lynn G. Swaney John Killinger Ralph Chase

Peal Family Reunion At 611 Third Street SW

The Peal family held a reunion at 611 Third Street SW Sun day with thirty seven attending a picnic dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs K S Peal and daughters Lora Sarah Edith Naomi. Mr and Mrs J C Peal and children Elvena James John Virginia. Mr and Mrs Connie Peal and children Clara Dora Hubert Elma Connie Jr. Mr and Mrs Bassie Peal and Mr and Mrs Obie Peal of Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Cullen Peal and Rosalie of Burlington. Mr and Mrs Woodrow Peal and twins Judy and Jerry of Minneapolis. guests Mrs Lucy Spear and Mary of Toledo. Mr and Mrs Earl Spear Bob Petersen and Harold Petersen of Palmer. Bob Erlagher of Cedar Rapids.

K. S. Peal Third Street Mrs. Peal Lora Sarah Edith Naomi J. C. Peal Elvena James John Virginia Connie Peal Clara Dora Hubert Elma Connie Bassie

Mrs. Cisler Returns From Omaha Roller Derby Visit

Mrs. Harry Cisler of 1024 Fourth Avenue SE has returned from Omaha where she visited Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Stehr, former Cedar Rapids residents, and attended the Roller Derby event.

Harry Cisler Fourth Avenue SE Omaha R. B Stehr Cedar Rapids

Dutch Treat Luncheon at Roosevelt Hotel

Thursday luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel drew a group of Chicago residents including Mrs. Ruth Decklemayer Mrs. Faye Squire and Mrs. M T Spellman. Also present were Mrs. Ariel Angott Mrs. Max Johnson and her guest Miss Edna Mae Hardy Mrs. Paul Youkey Miss Jean Youkey and Mrs. R Crouse.

Roosevelt Hotel Ruth Decklemayer Chicago Faye Squire M. T. Spellman Ariel Angott Max Johnson Edna Mae Hardy Paul Youkey Jean Youkey R. Crouse

East Side W C T U Holds Meeting At Neubauer Home

The East Side W C T U met at Miss Eva Neubauer's home on Ninth Street NW. Mrs. Josephine Cottingham reviewed Dr Roy L Smith's sermon on The Changing Conditions in the Religious World. The treasurer reported over 150 contributed to national state and local work.

Eva Neubauer Ninth Street Josephine Cottingham Roy L. Smith Home For Benedict Home Fort Ringold Tex T. D. Carnes

Health Education Group Bicycle Ride Lunch Gathered Members

Fifteen members of the health education department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club met Wednesday morning for bicycling in Bever Park and were later entertained at luncheon at Mrs. Roy Bollinger's home. Assisting hosts were Mrs. F E Corey, Mrs. Richard K Cypra, and Mrs. R B Burch. Each member received a favor.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Pleunes Return From Michigan Family Reunion

Mr and Mrs A T Pleune of 1756 First Avenue East came home Tuesday after a vacation in Michigan attending a family reunion at Rev Peter Pleune s cottage in Montello Park near Holland visited relatives in Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids and with friends there.

A. T. Pleune First Avenue E Michigan Peter Pleune Montello Park Holland

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P. T. A. Council Afton Smith Child Research Station Iowa City C. A. Love Iowa Pta Don Wingert Carl Ettinger Red Cross Wallace Darling Shaffer J Max Widmer Neil Montgomery B. J. Moon Sumner D. Quarton Herbert S. Stamats Henry M Files Stewart Holmes Wayne J Foster Sue Witwer Luberger Weaver Witwer Stephens Nome Garden Club J.al. Bevers North S.A.E Candelight Mrs. Layman NER Bridge Club Harrison Barnes William II Dunshees W.E Peschaus Averills Mrs. Dunkelbarger Miss Chalupsky Frews Stoners Quaker Oats Company Muffets Mrs. Hayes Margaret Melsit Sid Sarah Weaver Fidelity Meeting OF Peterson Armstrong Het Jim Ruti Dixon Bridge Club Mrs. Cisler Hiltbrunner Music CO First Street Smithsonian First Avenue DuPont Modern Ead First Tro Uma UK Lovelace Nea Rogers Bros Third Ave Killian East Side Healtit Education Group A. T. Pleunes Louis II Sila 21St
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