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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1932

Page

26

Coe College Music Faculty Promote Creative Piano Classes

Miss Eleanor Houts leads the Coe School of Music junior department with modern teaching methods. New Saturday public school piano classes aim to cultivate creativity, focus, and personal growth alongside technical study, with mixed groups and intermediate options previously unavailable.

Miss Hours of Coe Coe College School of Music Eleanor Houts Coe School Ugly Duckling Coe School of Music Public School

Flowers and Gardens by Mrs. J L Rhea

The article urges peony transplanting during peak season, warns against deep shade and poor soil, and highlights peonies as hardy and highly desirable with varied varieties. It notes landscape value and suggests Festiva Maxima as a good starter choice and emphasizes accessibility of prices for quality cultivars.

Dental Auxiliary Picnic Supper Planned by Cedar Rapids Unit

The Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary will meet Monday at 6 30 p m for a picnic supper at Mrs W F Naiberts home 2404 Grande avenue SE Members are asked to bring usual picnic provisions.

Cedar Rapids W F Naibert Grande Avenue SE

Alpha Gamma Delta Alumnae Meet at Roehik Home

Alpha Gamma Delta sorority alumnae will gather Monday night at the home of Miss Nelie Roehik located at 1708 Third Avenue SE for their meeting.

Alpha Gamma _ Delta _ sorority

Opal Wynne to wed Ben Schiller in Los Angeles

Invitations go to Cedar Rapids friends for the marriage of Opal Estelle Wynne of Los Angeles to Ben Schiller, Coe College graduate of 1931 and former student council president, on September 21 at Alvarado Church of Christ in Los Angeles. He works in the insurance business.

Cedar Rapids Opal Estelle Wynne Los Angeles Ben Schiller Coe College Alvarado Church of Christ Coe College Cosmos

Dramatic Art Luncheon Draws Twenty at Elis Park

Twenty members of Cedar Rapids Woman's club dramatic art department attended a picnic luncheon at Elis Park on Friday afternoon. Guests of honor were Miss Charlotte Cocker of near Manchester England Miss Eleanor Cook and Miss Eleanor Taylor. The group plans a waffle breakfast at the clubhouse for Sept 21. the event was postponed from the earlier date.

Dramatic Art Cedar Rapids

Porter Returns From European Tour As McKinley Instructor

Elmer J. Porter, art instructor at McKinley junior high, arrived here the first of last week after a summer in Europe. He sailed from Plymouth, England aboard the S. S. Paris and landed in New York. He visited Algiers, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Germany, Holland, Belgium, France and England.

Elmer J. Porter McKinley Junior High School Europe S. S. Paris Plymouth England New York Algiers Italy Switzerland Austria Czechoslovakia Germany Holland Belgium France

Box Social Planned by VFW Auxiliary and Post

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary and post arranged a box social for September 22 at 6 30 during their regular Thursday meeting in V F W hall. The V F W band will provide music and refreshments were served by Mrs. Omer McGlaughlin and her committee.

Veterans of Foreign Wars F. W. Hall Omer McGlaughlin

Social Fifty Picnic Planned at Ellis Park Wednesday

The Social Fifty will meet for a picnic luncheon at Ellis Park on Wednesday. In case of rain, the luncheon will be held in the pavilion.

Ellis Park

Miss Mildred Bales Returns From Chicago Visit

Miss Mildred Bales of 1832 Third Avenue SE has returned after spending the week with relatives and friends in Chicago.

Mildred Bales Third Avenue SE Chicago

North English social notes include club meetings and a wedding

The Fortnightly club met with Mrs Wilbur Miller and papers were read by Mrs Willia Miller Mrs Ray Eliott and Mrs Ralph King. A bridge gathering hosted by Mrs Arden Kirkpatrick and the Poinsettia club with assistants. Dyle Morrison and Tresa Johnson wed in Aledo Texas with Rev Booth officiating and plan to reside on a farm after a Illinois honeymoon. The Standard Bearers elected officers Helen Miller Ruth Husted Helen Hatter Florence Simmons Hazel Hahn Maxine Hatter Naomi Veverka. A September birthday dinner at C H Magoon home with Fort Dodge Millersburg and South English guests.

Wilbur Miller Willia Miller Ray Eliott Ralph King Arden Kirkpatrick Bridge Club C R. Off Poinsettia Club Omer Smith E. B Warner E. C. Westphal Dyle D Morrison J D Morrison Tresa Trene Johnson Roy Johnson North English Aledo E. R. Booth Methodist Church Wayne Calvin Mlinois Albert Miller Helen Miller Ruth Eben Husted Naomi Veverka Ruth Husted Helen Hatter Florence Simmons Hazel Hahn Maxine Hatter Meredith van Dyke Harriet Off C H Magoon R. Haubenchild Fort Dodge Preston Magoon Millersburg Arthur Ferris South English C. H Magoon

First Meeting of Williamsburg Chapter CNI P E O

The first calendar year meeting of Chapter CNI of P E O held at Mrs. Lettie Harrington's home featured a picnic supper and the year-book committee action. The thirtieth chapter anniversary was marked by letters from former members and reminiscences of early activities. Martha Powell attended as a guest.

CNI P E. O Lettie Harrington Bertha Blythe Emma Blythe Martha Powell William Gorsline Chicago Leo Smith Smith Walter Smith West Liberty G L. Dane Howard Nicholas Williamsburg Towa City

Marriage Notices From Victor Area reported

Victor residents announce the marriage of Minnie Van Hoecke to Paul Cooley of Lincoln Nebraska in Marysville Kansas on June 28. They plan to reside in Lincoln. Also noted is the January 30 1932 Galena Illinois wedding of Gwendolyn Manatt and Wills Ryan with Celestine and Mildred Cavanaugh as witnesses.

Peter van Hoecke Minnie Paul Cooley Lincoln Neb Marysville Kan Gwendolyn Manatt Victor Wills Ryan Chelsea Galena Celestine Mildred Cavanaugh Cascade Ballis

Miss Charlotte Cocker to Leave for Montreal Return Trip

Miss Charlotte Cocker of England will depart later this week after a two week visit with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Harry Cocker at 2618 Meadowbrook Drive SE She will sail from Montreal to complete her return journey.

Charlotte Cocker Manchester England Harry Cocker Meadowbrook Drive Montreal

Junior Hadassah opens year with new committee slate

At the year opening meeting held Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce, Junior Hadassah appointed committees: Social chaired by Ruth Kushner with members Cohn Goldberg Kozberg Slutsky. Membership led by Ida Kozberg with Frieda Slutsky and Grace Goldberg. Cultural headed by Ossna Lazar. Publicity chaired by Rosabelle Krinitznik. J. N. F. chaired by Helen Tiep with Lena Silverman. A membership bridge event is planned at the Roosevelt hotel on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 25, for members and prospective members. The group also discussed the annual Thanksgiving eve dance.

Hadassah Chamber of Commerce Ruth Kushner Sarah Cohn Sarah Goldberg Sally Kozberg Sara Slutsky Ida Kozberg Frieda Slutsky Grace Goldberg Ossna Lazar Rosabelle Krinitznik Helen Tiep Lena Silverman Rooevelt Hotel

Woman's Club Holds Benefit Bridge Friday Evening

The art department plans a benefit bridge party Friday at 7.45 p.m. at the club home. Reservations can be made with Mrs. G. Hubert Artis and Mrs. E. A. Beary. Department leader is Mrs. R. W. Dahms.

The Woman's Club G. Hubert Artis E. A. Beary R. W. Dahms

Stubbs Family Weekend Trip To St Joseph

Mr. and Mrs. Lurton H. Stubbs of 358 Woodland Drive SE take their daughter Miss Mary Stubbs and Mrs. W. H. Hoblitzell on a weekend drive to St Joseph Missouri where they will spend the time.

Lurton H. Stubbs Woodland Drive Mary Stubbs W. H. Hoblitzell

Marriage of Dr Theodore Braun and Miss Hattie Engling

Hawkeye notices the July 5 wedding of Dr Theodore Braun to Miss Hattie Engling at the Salankaua plantation chapel near Finchhafen New Guinea. Braun a Rush Medical College graduate and medical missionary in New Guinea, Engling a trained nurse with Finchhafen hospital duties. The ceremony welcomed native participation and a new shared building is under construction. Also, Dee Pettit a noted Iowa pianist gave a concert at Hawkeye Methodist church with summer duties as accompanist to tenor Bignor Capelli.

Braun Theodore Braun Hattie Engling Engling Rosenberg Tex Salankaua Plantation Finchhafen New Guinea Lehner Rush Medical College Chicago Finchhafen Hospital Dee Pettit Iowa Hawkeye Methodist Church Mr. Pettit Bignor Capelli

Missionary Talk Highlights South Bethel News

South Bethel and Rochester churches hosted a Sunday morning talk by Mrs I Stone fresh from China. The Woman's Foreign Missionary society plans an October 2 meeting with officer elections and lists several local families including the Dickinsons Marois Hain Maurer Karns and Looney among attendees.

I. Stone China South Bethel Rochester Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Otis Moore Lloyd Dickinson Frank Marois Elwood Heabner Harrison Hain John Maurer Clifford Hain George Karns S. Hain Hanks Chicago Will Looney

Social notes from Iowa City and Lime City events

Residents of Iowa City hosted Clifford Hain of Chicago at the Herman Kettleson residence on Sunday. Mrs Ethel Marolf plans to entertain the Woman's Country club of Lime City at her home on September 16.

Iowa City Herman Kettleson Clifford Hain Chicago Ethel Marolf Woman's Country Club Lime City

Social gatherings highlight Rowley area clubs and families

Rowley and surrounding towns hosted multiple events this week. Rowley Consolidated School faculty dined with guests including Lucille Chesmore and Dorothy Donlea. Westminster Guild met with sixteen members and planned a Sept 22 gathering. Sahara club lawn party featured the Wallace, Corkery, Gunzenhauser, Donlea, Ellswood, Shaffer families and many others.

Bertha Doniea Rowley Consolidated School Lucille Chesmore Quasqueton Dorothy Donlea Winthrop W. D. Yager Loren Snooks Franklin Donna Meythaler Helen Lincoln Leonard Corkery Beth McGlade Faye Goodwin Nettie Lindahl C. E. Robison Westminster Guild Society J. E. Boeler Frank Weber Georgia Robison Neva Boeler Marguerite Brasch J. B. Dingsley Bessie Mabel Floyd Templeman Sahara Club Leon Wallace Chris Gunzenhauser Vernon Donlea Sidney Ellswood Rolland Shaffer Luella Dorothy Marguerite Mary Ann Lawrence Rosene Norma Vanda Elaine Rosene Delburr Dingsley Joanne John Orr Roy Rosencrans Ethel Mae James Peck

Community Celebrations Mark Weekend Gatherings in Mechanicsville

Friends surprised Will Haas for his birthday with a noon picnic dinner. A separate group hosted guests including J B Fitzgerald of Hollywood Illinois and others from Chicago Iowa City and local families. The McGeorges entertained the school faculty at their home with a long list of attendees.

Will Haas Will Broth Fred Hines John Carpenter Sam Andre Ben Schroeder Ruby Ruth Elizabeth Dennis Mary Dennis Elsie Koppenhaver W.P. Rate J B. Fitzgerald Hollywood Ill Dorothy Rapp C. J. Schneur Earla Chicago Sarah Amish Iowa City Lena Bate W. E. Shrope T R. McGeorge D. C. Gemberling Philip Peak Alice Kegley Marjorie Coleman Edna Thompson Elizabeth Nasley Marjorie Crissman Hilda Kammeyer Nina Johnson Vivian Castings C. C. Brown

Ainsworth Social Club Plans Wednesday Meeting

Ainsworth The Social club will meet Wednesday with Mrs. Edith Richards. Bridge will be the entertainment of the afternoon. New programs will be read by the committee. The Woman's Relief Corp met Thursday afternoon at its hall.

Edith Richards Bridge Woman's Relief Corp Gable Trotter L. van Horn Mathers Grace Evans J. A. Marsh

Shopping Notes Show Mangone Styles In Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids shopper sees Philip Mangone coats and suits displayed tomorrow from nine to five thirty at Armstrongs as his latest European fall collection arrives via a local representative. Also featured are beauty, fashion, and household items such as Ross O Burk beauty shop specials, Troy Laundry Thrifty Service, Peking Picnic by Ann Bridge prize novel, and a range of accessories from Killians shoes to Enzlers bags.

Armstrong's Philip Mangone Europe America New York Peking Ann Bridge Jalna Legation China Morris Sanford

Variety of local shops and services listed

A catalog of Cedar Rapids vendors including Armstrong Clothing Co. and Bailey Boot Shop on Second Street SE, Montrose Hotel, Blue Valley Dairy, Ross O Burke Beauty Shop, Chambers Inskeep Optical, Enzler's Trunk & Luggage, Iowa Electric Light & Power, Iowa Theater Beauty Shop, The Killian Co, Krebs Dairy Foods, May Drug Co, Modern Button & Pleating, Montteur Studio, Paris Hat Shop, Morris Sanford Company, Troy Laundry and others with brief descriptions and addresses.

Cedar Rapids Gas Co Third Street Chambers Inskeep Optical Co Quality Optical Goods Second Street Enzler Hartmann Luggage Second Avenue Iowa Electric Light & Power Co Iowa Theater Beauticians of Quality the Killian Co Third Avenue Kitterman's Cleaner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mons Jules Elie Karl Rosefield le Cygne Faxon J. L. Rhea Dental Alpha Gam A&p Atlantic Pacific Vv. F. W Social ART Department ST. Joseph Hawkeye Rowley Mechanicsville Ainsworth Nancy Ele Rosso Burke 3Rd Ave Troy Laundry Elsay Roper Ds Us Krebs Killian's Kodak Pictures Montieur Hotel Roosevelt Montieur's MAY Cut Rate Drug CO Blue Valley Boyson Jewelry CO Boyson Tobe Montrose Bailey Boot Shop Bailey's Enz~ler Hop Kitterman Iowa Theater Beauty Shop Hamilton Beach Paris Yours T Rapids Gazette Cedar Armstrong Clothing Co Second Street SE Montrose Hotel Blue Valley Dairy Ross O. Burke
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