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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1935

Page

6

Bridal Dinner For Mildred Carlton and Justin Albright

Dr and Mrs H J Jones host the bridal dinner at the Country Club this evening for Miss Mildred Carlton and Justin W Albright. Attending guests include Mr and Mrs W Carlton, Mr and Mrs George W Albright of Lisbon, Miss Betty Lou Wilson of Danville, II George Albright Jr of Lisbon Tyrrell Ingersoll and William Hottensen.

H J Jones Fifth Avenue SE Mildred Carlton Justin W Albright Country Club Carlton Mr. Albright St. Paul's Methodist Church W. Carlton George W. Albright Lisbon Betty Lou Wilson Danville George Albright, Jr Tyrrell Ingersoll William Hottensen

Honor Mrs Brewster At Small Tea Wednesday

Mrs Stewart Holmes and her mother Mrs Grace Scarff hosted a small tea at 369 Forest Grove SE this afternoon to honor Mrs George Brewster of Los Angeles and Mrs Holmes and Mrs Scarff.

Mrs. Brewster Stewart Holmes Forest Grive SE Grace Scarff Bevera‘ Vnor SE George Brewster Los Angeles Holmes Suurtf

Luncheon Honor For Dallas Guest At Toms Home

Mrs. Robert C. Toms will host eight friends at a luncheon at her home on Thursday honoring Mrs. William B. McCord of Dallas Texas. Mrs. McCord plans to return to her Dallas home Friday evening.

Robert C. Toms Grande Avenue William B. McCord Dallas Texas Toms

Evanston man and Lincoln woman return from visit

James Good of Evanston Illinois and Miss Virginia Foster of Lincoln Nebraska arrived home Wednesday after a two day stay at the home of Mr and Mrs W M Deacon at 529 Knollwood Drive SE.

James Good Miss Foster Evanston Ill Virginia Foster Lincoln Neb W .M. Deacon Knollwood Drive

Open duplicate contract bridge winners named

Mr and Mrs Yoran of Manchester north and south and Mrs Joseph Lattner and Mrs Charles Byrnes east and west won the open duplicate contract bridge tournament held Tuesday at Mrs Oliver Longueville home 2035 Blake boulevard SE. Second place went to Mrs M O Reiff and Mrs H J Robertson north and south and Mrs Jane Riley and Ross McIntyre Anamosa east and west.

Yoran Manchester Joseph Lattner Charles Byrnes Oliver Longueville Blake Boulevard M O. Reiff H. J Robertson Jane Riley Ross McIntyre Anamosa

Couple returns from Chicago visit at Grande Avenue

Mr and Mrs J E Ives of 2300 Grande avenue SE returned Tuesday evening after spending several days in Chicago.

Daughters of Isabella Retreat Reservations Underway

Reservations for a Daughters of Isabella retreat to be held September 14 to 17 are being made by local and out of town women. Interested attendees may call Mount Mercy junior college or Violet Pieper at 2 3842 between 8 and 9 pm Thursday and Friday. Father Joseph McMahon Paulist will conduct all exercises.

Daughters of Isabella Mount Mercy Junior College Violet Pieper Joseph McMahon Paulist

Misses Regena French and Frances Stewart Host Bridal Event

Misses Regena French and Frances Stewart entertained at 858 Eighteenth Street SE for bride to be Mrs. Adolf Ahrens. Guests were Wilson company office employees and gifts filled a pink and white tableau. A scrapbook for the bride provided the evening’s diversion.

Regena French Frances Stewart Eighteenth Street Adolf Ahrens Hazel Dahl Wilson Company Bones Jennie Shank Mais Spurner Walma Button Frances Halpin Ruth Vanous Eleanor Farell Katherine Holmes Emma Dvorek Vinlet Pieper Melba McClerkin Jaret Howard Jesse Stone Grice Denny Margaret Hanzelha Var Aguente Smith Bernice Cite Maxine Bendorf Katherine Kurth Irene Sehneder Edna Hoff Margaret Hancock

Bridge Tea Honors Visiting Misses From Chicago and Texas

Miss Nuadgie Rohrbach hosted a bridge tea at her 1400 Fifth Avenue SE home on Tuesday for Miss Jane Chandler of Chicago and Miss Mary Louisa King of Waco Texas, guests of Stephens College. Also present were Janet Coquillette Marion Hurst Mary Winslow Martha Beardsley Edith Hersch Barbara Bloomhall Elizabeth Clark Virginia Collins Jane O’Meara and Esther Yothers. Chandler and Beardsley won prizes. Coquillette presided at the tea table.

Nuadgie Rohrbach Fifth Avenue SE Jane Chandler Chicago Mary Louisa King Waco Tex Stephens College Janet Coquillette Marion Hurst Mary Winslow Martha Beardsley Edith Hersch Barbara Bloomhall Elizabeth Clark Virginia Collins Jane O'Meara Esther Yothers Miss Chandler Miss Beardsley Coquillette

Mrs Brenton Outlines Iowa D A R Work At Ash​ley Chapter

Des Moines state regent Mrs Clyde E Brenton spoke on D A R activities in Iowa at Ashley chapter with committee roles and plans for next year after a luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Florentine lounge. Attendees included regents from Marion Mount Vernon chapters and state officers. a reception followed at Mrs J Rhoads Trewhler’s home.

Clyde E. Brenton Des Moines Daughters of the American Revolution D. A R Iowa Ashley Chapter D A. R Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Brenton C W. Boegel Hampton Lee Aust Nellie Hoskins Kansas City Boegel Marion Mount Vernon Ashley Cedar Rapids Hob Leinbaugh R Lee Taylor DAR J Rhoads Trewhler

Mis Harry Teahen and Miss Deaths Davenport Shower Honors

A Thursday evening shower honored Miss Irene Wicke and Hugh Phelps who plan to marry this month. Guests included Miss Generase McNamara Edward Herron and others from Staemosa with prizes won by John Murray and Henry Teahan in bridge.

Harry Teahen Deaths Davenport Irene Wicke Hugh Phelps Wall John Murray Henry Teahan Generase McNamara Emln McNamety Staemosa Mare Gon Maxby Lee Phelps Misa Fite Witke Edward Herron Gengueve Flynn John Merrifield Mos Floe Derek Joba Mini Vie Joon Wieke Hugh Miss Wiacke Henry

Carsons Return After Visit to Indiana and Tennessee

Mr and Mrs Carson return from Indiana where they visited relatives and friends in Nashville and Bloomington. They stopped en route at an Iowa city to visit Mrs Bert Richardson and her sons.

Cason Fis Boulevard NW Indiannois Ind

Coe Sororities Conclude Rushing Affairs Thursday

Coe college sororities close rushing activities with last night parties Thursday evening from 7 to 10. Rushees await the 1936 pledge list announced Saturday. Chi Omega hosts at 1430 Second Ave SE with a Dream Garden Delta Delta Delta party at 2149 Linden Dr SE and Kappa Delta cabaret at 2335 Linden Dr SE.

Coe College Chi Omega A. W. Erskine Second Avenue Gail Schroeder Katherine Crane

Kirkpatricks Return From Western Parks Trip

Mr and Mrs F C Kirkpatrick of 123 Eleventh Street NE and their son W H Kirkpatrick with Miss Alice Chamberlin of Mount Vernon returned Tuesday from a motor trip through the western parks. They were away three and a half weeks visiting Yellowstone Grand Canyon the Tetons Crater Lake and attending the San Diego exposition.

F C Kirkpatrick Eleventh Street W. H Kirkpatrick Alice Chamberlin Mount Vernon Yellowstone Park Grand Canyon Tetons Crater Lake

Kings Daughters meet at Stevenson home

Grace Walpole circle of the Kings Daughters met at Mrs L B Stevenson 3415 First Avenue on Monday afternoon. The next meeting will be at Mrs G Cornwell 356 Garden Drive SE on September 23.

Grace Walpole The Kings Daughters L. B Stevenson First Avenue G Cornwell Garden Drive

Fall Bride Elect Miss Selma Anderson Honored

Miss Selma Anderson, a fall bride elect, was honored at a supper given by eight friends at the Commonwealth Tea Room Monday evening. She received a collection of miscellaneous gifts during the event.

Selma Anderson Commonwealth Tea Com

Mrs Skersick remembered at many gatherings before Aug

Mrs Skersick formerly Miss Marie Moeller left Sunday to join Mr Skersick in Minneapolis where they will reside. Local hosts Mrs Henry Gerhold of Palo arranged a miscellaneous shower with about forty relatives and friends. Guests from Des Moines and Homemestead attended. A linen shower was hosted by Mrs C J Hauskins at 1518 B avenue NW with several relatives among the attendees. A farewell dinner at Newhall honored Mrs Skersick, Cedar Rapids guests included Mr and Mrs A W Skersick and family.

Kenneth Skersick Marie Moeller Skersick Jon Minneapolis Henry Gerhold Palo FE Werning L. Fin Gerhold Fred Gunzenhauser Homestead Elizabeth Gunzenhauser Des Maines Hilda Moeller C. J Hauskins B Avenue NW Arthur Graban Fred Seluhm Laurence Schirm C McKinney Opal Mathilda Schirm Louise Euken Eda Truckenmiller Arlene Skersick Margaret Maxwell

Brady and O Hearn Wed at Clinton Church

Thomas Brady Jr and Miss Elinor O Hearn were married Monday at St. Mary's church Clinton with Rev Msgr Galligan officiating. About 250 guests attended as unadorned ceremony featured singing by William O Hearn and two ushers Vincent O Hearn and Oscar Wellner. The couple reside at 1208 Seventh Street SE.

Elinor O'Hearn J. F. O'Hearn Elizabeth O'Hearn Clinton Thomas Brady, Jr T. J. Brady Cedar Rapids St. Mary’s Church T. V. Galligan Wiliam O'Hearn Vincent O'Hearn Oscar Wellner Brady St. Mary's High School Clarke College Dubuque St. Patrick’s High School Columbia College Dubu

Miss Sundberg Hosts Betty Moore Kitchen Shower

Miss Margaret Sundberg of 545 Vernon Drive SE invites guests for a bridge and kitchen shower this evening honoring Miss Betty Moore who will wed Frank W. Davis of Des Moines on September 21. Attending are Mrs. Louis D. Burkhalter Jr and the Moore sisters plus a list of several invited guests from Iowa and Illinois.

Margaret Sundberg Vernon Drive Bridge Betty Moore Frank W. Davis Des Moines Louis D. Burkhalter, Jr Misses Moore Sue Payneer Inez Deacon Edith Knox Jane la Plante Betty Carrithers Winifred Carrithers Rosemary Roth Mary Gage Katherine van Meter Moline Helen Munns Chicago Audrey Nee Ivins Frances Westerheld

Work Of Y W C A For Year Is Mapped

Cedar Rapids Y W C A maps a bold year with new staff Miss Dorothy Whitmore Iowa City heads industrial work Miss Lucille H Ladd leads health education plus nutrition and recreation Badminton archery and bowling to join the schedule Younger girls programs to be enhanced with two staffers Board meets tonight leadership council opens Thursday with dinner and setting up conference

Y W. C Palisades Marguerite Stein Cedar Rapids Dorothy Whitmore Iowa City Miss Whitmore Lucille H. Ladd Miss Ladd Alice Papes Dorothy Hays YM CA

Mrs Liddle and Miss Burton Tour California Sites

Mrs. John T Liddle and Miss Helen V Burton return from California visiting Mt Tamalpais Mt Lowe Mt Wilson home of the largest US observatory Leland Stanford University UC Spanish Missions Catalina Island a lion farm near Los Angeles and the Grand Canyon They attended a premiere of a motion picture.

John T Liddle Helen V. Burton California Mt. Tamalpias San Francisco Mt. Lowe Mt. Wilson United States Leland Stanford University of California Catalina Island Los Angeles Grand Canyon

Kenecs Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William G Kenec of 1929 Park Avenue SE entertained thirty two friends at Cedar View golf club on Sunday for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. They received a silver gift.

William G Kenecny Park Avenue SE Cedar View Golf Club

Drummeys Visit Mrs Ellen Drummey in Ludlow

Mr and Mrs John Drummey of Ludlow Kentucky are visiting Mrs Ellen Drummey, mother of John, at 1121 Third Street NW.

John Drummeey Ludlow, Ky Mr. Drummey Ellen Drummey Third Street

Mrs A D Thomas Visitation In Cedar Rapids Area

Mrs. A D Thomas of Davenport formerly of Cedar Rapids is visiting this week at the home of her daughter Mrs Irene Mcleod at 818 Eighth Street NW.

A. D Thomas Davenport Cedar Rapids Irene Mcleod Eighth Street

P. T. A. Meeting Schedule at Fillmore

The Fillmore P. T. A. will meet Thursday at 2 30 p.m. The program features a xylophone solo by Ruth Culbreth and a talk by Mrs. R. F. Erickson on The Principle and Goal of P T A. A reception for new teachers and parents follows the meeting. Executive committee members will supervise.

Fillmore P. T. A Ruth Culbreth R. F. Erickson P T. A

Smart Party Foods And Menus In Home Institute Booklet

A Home Institute hostess booklet promotes Swedish buffet entertaining with hors d oeuvres and a fish salad recipe. It suggests color schemes, table setups, and a menu including ham, cheeses, rye breads, and desserts, plus a call to order the 32-page guide.

Home Institute

Sedlak Dytrt Bridal Dinner Tonight

Mr and Mrs William Dytrt host a bridal dinner at 99 Twenty-first Avenue SW for Miss Leone Sedlak and William Dytrt Jr before their Thursday 9 am wedding at St Wenceslaus church. Guests include Marcelle Sedlak Joseph Dytrt Cecelia Taylor Jerome Navratil Charlotte Chalmers and Charles Blazek.

William Dytrt Twenty-first Avenue Leone Sedlak Miss Sedlak Mr. Dytrt St. Wenceslaus Church Mr Dytrt Marcelle Sedlak Joseph Dytrt Cecelia Taylor Jerome Navratil Charlotte Chalmers Charles Blazek

Miss Ortmann Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Miss Arlene Ortmann entertained her bridge club at 1527 First Avenue East on Tuesday evening. Prizes went to Alice Phillipson and Norma Detlers. A pink and white theme featured asters and themed refreshments. Attendees included Pauline Vane, Selma Anderson, Selma Rose, Hilda Hendrickson, Lois Spurrier, Kathryn Pogge, Leona Borschel, Juanita Davis, with Mrs Gordon Shores as a guest.

Arlene Ortmann First Avenue E Bridge Club Alice Phillipson Norma Detlers Pauline Vane Selma Anderson Selma Rose Hilda Hendrickson Lois Spurrier Kathryn Pogge Leona Borschel Juanita Davis Gordon Shores

Mrs Lilyard and daughter visit relatives in Car roll

Mrs. Amy Lilyard of 701 Fifth Avenue SE and her daughter Mildred returned from a weekend visit in Car roll where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J H Post. Mrs Post is a sister of Mrs Lilyard.

Amy Lilyard Fifth Avenue SE Mildred Carroll J H. Post Post Lilyard

West Liberty Family Guests Visit Iowa City Relative

Mr and Mrs Howard Wolf of West Liberty visit their aunt Mrs Sylvia Hollenbeck at 716 Eighth Street NW with their two sons and Mrs Dorothy Pierce of Iowa City who are guests of Mrs Wolf and Mrs Pierce.

Howard Wolf West Liberty Dorothy Pierce Iowa City Wolf Pierce Sylvia Hollenbeck Eighth Street

Louise Leibert circle honors Mrs Barr at luncheon

The Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters hosted a Tuesday luncheon at Clara Robinson's Colonial Food Shop to honor Mrs Clarence Barr who left Wednesday to join Mr Barr in Dallas Texas. After the meal the group visited Mrs Owen Tisdale at 1718 Park Avenue SE. Mrs J E Killinger organized arrangements.

Barr Louise Leibert King’s Daughters Clara Robinson Colonial Food Shop Clarence Barr Mr Barr Dallas Tex Owen Tisdale Park Avenue SE J. E Killinger

Farewell Picnic for John Pease Jr Before Navy Deployment

A Cedar Rapids farewell supper was hosted at 1122 Second Avenue SW by Mr. and Mrs. G B Wright for John Pease Jr as he prepares to leave Sunday for San Diego to be stationed in the U S Navy. Attendees included extended Pease andClark families and friends.

G. B. Wright Second Avenue John Pease, Jr San Diego Calif United States Navy John Pease Jack Dysart Clark Pease George Pease Bernice Harris

Miss Leona Cernin Weds Marion Parizek in Clutier Ceremony

Leona Cernin daughter of Mrs Libbie Cernin Toledo and Marion Parizek son of Mr and Mrs Frank Parizek Clutier were united in a double ring ceremony read by Rev Thomas Vopatek Relatives and friends attended A dinner followed at the bride’s mother home The couple will reside on a farm east of Clutier

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority David Turner Twenty-third Street Harriet Mateer Marianne Dvorak Betty Jacus Alberta Johnson Beta Phi Alpha Thomas Suchomel Ridgeway Drive Marie Perkins Lenore Elsworth Alpha XI Delta S E. Coquillette Knollwood Drive Blanche Lichtenstein Vivian Rochau Clutier Leona Cernin Libbie Cernin Toledo Marion Parizek Frank Parizek Thomas Vopatek Ruth Kalina Elber

Kawasi Camp Fire Elects Officers At Home Meeting

Phyllis Cook was elected president of Kawasi Camp Fire group at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. Georgianna Henkle 601 Thirty-third Street NE Tuesday. Other new officers are Geraldine Young vice-president Mary Linglow secretary Idelle Coy treasurer and Jane Kohl scribe.

Phyllis Cook Kawasi Georgianna Henkle Thirty-third Street Geraldine Young Mary Ludlow Idelle Coy Jane Kohl

Graduate Nurses Club Guest Day Luncheon

TheGraduate Nurses Club hosts a guest day luncheon Saturday at 1 p.m. at Mrs Koffron's tea room 224 Twenty second street NE Misses Alberta Hogan Lydia Schmidt Mary Trzil and Christine Marbach are hostesses Reservations with Miss Hogan at 4308 or Miss Schmidt at 26124

Graduate Nurses Club

Beer Kegs Scattered Across Vinton Field After Truck Overturns

J. E. Burnett found kegs and beer cases in his corn field after a truck driven by Lloyd Hummell of Muscatine, Illinois, left the highway and overturned. The ten ton load was en route from St Paul to Muscatine. Only a few bottles broke and Hummell was uninjured.

Vinton J. E. Burnett Bennett Lloyd Hummell Muscatine St. Paul Hummell

Differing views on Long’s death and Roosevelt’s 1936 chances

Washington world weighs Long’s assassination impact on FDR. Nye believes Long would have been a pivotal factor at the Democratic Convention and could have altered the 1936 balance. Norris doubts any political shift from Long’s death. Donahey says administration strength would not change with Long alive or dead.

Washington Huey P. Long Roosevelt Nye N. D Long Thomas Utah Norris Donahey Ohio

Huey Long’s Death Clears Roosevelt Nomination Path

Washington dispatch notes Huey Long’s death opening the field for Roosevelt’s unopposed renomination. Farley predicts GOP weakness, Georgia and Louisiana voices fade, with no third party move and states instructed for Roosevelt in the next convention.

Huey’s Louisiana successors face Washington patronage

The text notes Huey Long’s feud with the White House was personal and that his successors may gain access to substantial federal patronage in Louisiana if they align with national authorities. It contrasts personal feuds with the new leaders who must decide whether to “play ball” to control the state machine.

Huey Louisiana Oscar” Allen Washington White House Kingfish

Coughlin Sees Roosevelt at Summer White House

The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin visited the summer White House and had lunch with President Roosevelt. Secretary Maryin H. McIntyre said the meeting was arranged by Joseph P. Kennedy who brought Coughlin to the residence. He declined to discuss the talks and did not confirm reports that Coughlin informed Roosevelt of Senator Long's death.

Wandell Injured In Regatta Tryout On Sunday Course

Andy Wandell overturned in a fast class C outboard during Tuesday’s tryout on the Cedar Rapids Boat Club course near Conrad’s Beach. His boat was damaged but repairable. ten cent admission charged for Sunday races featuring 20 boats from Cedar Rapids Vinton Waterloo and Des Moines with B and C class divisions and an inboard race. The course’s sharp corners test driver skill. regatta officials Harold Hess Harold Ammons and Wandell planned Sunday program starting at 2 p.m. with rain contingency of postponement to the following week.

Cedar Rapids Harold Hess Harold Ammons Andy Wandell

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Mrs. Toms Mrs. McCord Ives D. OF I Mrs, Ahrens Albion Katherine Toenth Street China Louis A. Prastka Jewller 3Rd Ave SF Miss Wicke Carsons Laura Pearle Stewart Coe George T Wilhelm Linden Drive Kappa Delta Wilhelm Robert C Toms Delbert R. Ashby F C Waples J. Lynch Charles L. Kidd Don Barnes Betty Gifford Virginia Knox Wilma Bolsinger Roy Porter Alpha Gam Party Grace Walpole Circle Miss Anderson Mrs. Skersick Elinor O’hearn Miss Sundberg Miss Moore Y.W.C.A Mrs. Drummey Mrs. McLeon P. T. A. Meetings Sedlak-Dytrt Bridal Miss Ortmann Mrs. Hollenbeck Willie Willis Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute Worth St New York, N.Y Vinton Field George RB. Holmes INS Huey Long Hacy Eugene Talmadge Georgia Talmadge Jim Farley Post Office Department Hoover New England Rhode Island Coughlin Wandell Hollywood Bae I Tne
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