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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1934

Page

10

Sororities Host Last Night Rushing Parties Across Campus

Multiple sororities hold informal rushing events tonight with themes from Hollywood to home ports. Beta Phi Alpha, Alpha Xi, Alpha Gamma Delta, Chi Omega, Kappa Delta and Delta Delta Theta sponsor parties at sorority houses with singing, fortune balloons, candlelight, elaborate decor, and refreshments as rushees meet members and sample activities for pledge decisions.

Coe Cao Beta Phi Alpha Mickey Minnie Beta Belfry Bernus Pirks Bella Scheer Catherine Young Stirg Masbere Young Gertrude Alpha Xi Alpha Ni Detta Soforts Helen Jasne Fourth Avenue Doris Garner Louie Ucktorft Ida Mae Denish Josephine Althouse Mae Longueville Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority David Turner Twenty-third Street Marianne Dvorak Betty Dacus Wilma Coon Owl's Nest Chi Omega First Avenue Nelson Vance Janetta Merritt Phoebe Jane Nemecek Bernice Mieras Catherine Montillon Marion West Mary Fl Zapen Yakith Ork Hannum and Kerdaai Dewa Dream Roetees Delta Delta Teta Revch Jane la Paz Bane Boulevard Carr Jananese Lanterns Virginia

Aunt Het on Razors and Corns

A humorous Aunt Het quip laments men reverted from old-fashioned razors to Safety blades as a clumsy aid for trimming corns. The line contrasts vintage grooming with modern tools.

Sinclair Family Visit Pages to Chicago for Ophthalmology Talk

Mervyn Sinclair of Williamsport Pennsylvania and his daughter Ann visited Mrs Sydney F Sinclair at 2233 First Avenue. They traveled from Cedar Rapids to Chicago where Mr Sinclair is to speak Thursday evening before the Academy of Ophthalmology. Ann Sinclair plans to attend Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley Massachusetts this fall.

Mervyn Sinclair Williamsport Ann Sinclair Sydney F Sinclair First Avenue Cedar Rapids Chicago Academy of Ophthalmologs Sinclair Wilh Mount Holyoke South Hadley Mass

Richmond Hosts Schroeders and Agnes Thomas

C Schroeder of Richmond and his wife have been guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Frank C Welch on Third Avenue SW for ten days. They will leave Friday for their home. Mrs Schroeder plans to stay another week. Agnes Thomas of Chicago is another guest in the Welch home.

T C Schroeder Richmond I Schroeder Frank C Welch Third Avenue SW Freday Welch Agnes Thomas Chicago

Rev Frye couple honored at Trinity church gathering

The Rev Mr and Mrs Ermil B Frye were honored at a Trinity Methodist church basement party as they prepare to move to Madison Wisconsin where he will become pastor of the First Methodist church. A department program directed by Mrs A B Steyne featured talks and songs. The couple spoke briefly and the gathering closed with the delegation singing Blessed Be the Tie that Binds.

Ermil B Frye Madison Wis Frye First Methodist Church Trinity Methodist Church Umder A B Steyne Nell Martin Ed Kreuger Vivian Shakespeare Paul Gard

Family gathering honors Klever Wile kin and friends

A large group gathered at Mrs Klever Wile's mother's home on 883 Sra for a teen celebration. Attendees included Mora Henry Hofrrastes, Margareys eer, Vog Ree Bier ana and many other relatives and neighbors.

Lewis Klever Wileson Avenue Klever Mies A. Eras Pice Henry Maine

Bridal Party Named for Marjorie Muench Wedding

The ceremony for Miss Marjorie June Macreoh and Edward Ro Swem was announced with maid of honor Miss Duran Morgan and best man John Moeraser. Ushers Tred Sarm and Howard Helscher will seat guests at St Pauls Church with Rev Stuart M Paterson officiating. Ronald Muench and Mrs LOR Gerhard provide music. guests included Miss Lydia Snider and others at a recent dinner in their honor.

Marjorie June Macreoh Edward Ro Mehan Tadin Muench Mss Duran Morgan Les Mares John Moeraser Cheaco Sarm Howard Helscher Pau S. Chumn Stuart M Paterson Ocdeboltt Ph. Kappa Tau Ronald Muench Lor Gerhard Saem Anita Robert Hever Muench Mer Swent Lydia Snider Harod Brown Margaret Schneider Lowel Heibic

Bride-To-Be Anna Dohnatek Feted by Family Friends

Mrs Joseph Roman hosted a party at 1028 Nineteenth Street SE to honor bride elect Anna Dohnatek before her Septem ber 15 wedding to Ernest Roman. The gathering included numerous relatives and friends such as Mrs Theodore Helixson Mrs Joseph Tistnar Mrs Agnes Wilme and Miss Esther Oncken among many others.

Anna Dohnatek Ernest Roman Joseph Roman Nyneteenth Street Theodore Helixson Joseph Tistnar Agnes Wilme Anton Drapela A E. Deal Joseph Mutkutecks J Rombasck Frank Barta Frank Wavra

Richters Host Dinner Honoring Ashland Visitors at 1018 E Avenue NW

Mr and Mrs B Richter hosted a dinner honoring their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs W J Richter of Ashland visiting during their vacation. Guests included multiple Richter relatives and friends from Chicago Indianapolis Jersey City and Shelburne with travel to Rochelle Illinois for a family event.

B Richter E Avenue NW W J Richter Ashland Richter Armco Iron and Steel Works V J. Richter J J Fiala Nadine Birdie R. Richter Virginia J B Richter Jilius Jr L Richter Eloise DeLores Newbert George Hayes Dorothy Pooh Avenue Chicago E J Kotue O Indianapolis Faris Hoavalke Jersey City M Kowalke Shela Zaett - Rochelle Ill

Fragmented OCR Letter and Poem Fragments on Personal Style

A garbled OCR passage presents a letter by a clubwoman and a poem by a steno writer. It sketches themes of fashion psychology, self presentation, and teaching, with references to a frock, eyes accent, coiffeur, and a saleswoman’s approach.

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Dinner Honors Guest in Herbert Staats Home

Mr and Mrs Herbert Staats hosted a dinner for a house guest at their Linden Street residence. Guests included Bel Hale of Granville and Martha May Hale, with Hale recently returning from the Naval Academy and planning to resume studies.

Herbert Stamats Hoa Herbert Staats Lindendrne Hear Bel Hale Granell Mr Male Mr Hale Winstad States Naval Academ Rome Naval Academ al Amamapas Martha May Male S Meier Mr Aie

Miss Cariena Denlaterr Travels From Cedar Rapids to New York

Miss Cariena Denlaterr accompanied by Te Baw wearer Alay Bec kenangee left Thursday afternoon for Chicago. After a short stay they will proceed to New York City, stopping at Niagara Falls en route. She attended the New York School in Lana and will visit the state service before returning to Cedar Rapids with her sister Mrs Charles Stater.

Cariena Denlaterr Beckenangee Atmormine Chicago Varna Charles Stater

Dr Van Lackum Returns From Chicago Visit

Dr and Mrs J K Von Lackum of Twenty third Street Drive SE traveled to Chicago where he presented before the examining board of the American Academy of Otolaryngology which meets this week.

J K von Lackum Twenty-third Street Drive Chicago van Lackum American Academy of Otolarynsolocy

Kitchen shower honors bride with mock wedding party

Mrs Robert Conway and Mrs Joseph Koiek hosted a kitchen shower for sister Mrs Louis Holets Jr. A mock wedding featured bride Miss Bernice Pernicka and bridegroom Miss Evelyn Shramek. Guests included numerous Conway and Shramek family members and friends, with gifts for the honoree.

Robert Conway Joseph Koiek Louis Holets, Jr Conway Belle Avenue S Bernice Pernicka Evelyn Shramek Agnes Pernicka Kathryn Smejkal Harvey Ernest Hillmer Donnie Jimmie Conway Buddy Havick Dorothy Kucera Juke Pernicka William Gatewood L. Krejel Leo Krejel Rose Carter Marie McCreedy M. Baseman B Overmser Anna Havick L. Sojka Ben Sojka Milo Hejkal Josephine Pecina F. Melichar Frank Smeykal Frank Smejkal Frank Kucera Joe Shramek Holets de Ann Shramek

September 18 Set for First Cleveland P T A Meet

Executive board session in the school auditorium outlined the date for the first Cleveland P T A meeting. Committees for the coming year were announced with chairmen named for finance librarian publications membership publicity music health hospitality flowers and cards welfare and officers including president vice president secretary and treasurer.

Cleveland P.T. A I. A Mason L. R. Kriz A B Hird J C Blodgett Ro L_= Slade P B Gard J Birch Paul Marshall A 2 Anderson Harold C Goodrow W. P. Corbett LR. Buffington EL. Miller Elmer Grissel A Montillon

Camp Fire Guardians meet in Westminster for skit and plans

A Camp Fire Guardians association meeting at Westminster Presbyterian church featured a dramatization of membership requirements and a picnic supper. The program listed speakers Mrs Charles Pennington and Mrs E W De Ntio among participants, with plans for the upcoming Camp Fire Institute and activities for guardians and officers.

Camp Fire Guardians Camp Fire Board of Awards Camp Fire Guardians Association Westminster Presbyterian Church Charles Penningrth D M Ringer E. W de Ntio George Claassen Camp Fire Institute Acs Gork

Knit fashions let you wear full day from cocktails to tea

In New York knitwear is embraced for all day wear from sports to formal. Yarns like tweed blends, novelty chenilles, boucles and wool blends with rabbit hair or mohair drive a versatile set of costumes. Softening details and neckline bows update tailored and dressy knits. A Marcel Rochas designed crocheted coat offers a self made option with simple instructions available on coupon request.

York kKnitwear Marcel Rochas Paris Couturier

Silver Cross circle of King's Daughters elects officers

Mrs. C O Hiltbrunner was elected president at a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. J L Conley’s home 1203 Elmhurst drive SE. Other officers include Mrs. O S Wilson vice president Mrs A BE Hartl secretary and Mrs L W Walker. Delegates to the Perry state convention October 4 5 and 6 are Mrs Hiltbrunner Mrs Hartl and Mrs Walker with alternates Mrs Wilson Mrs L L Owen and Mrs Amos Houser. A $5 honor yearl will be awarded to Miss Elizabeth Bender. A rummage sale is set for October at the Community House. Eleven members and a guest attended the luncheon and meeting.

C O. Hiltbrunner Silver Cross Circle of King’s Daughters J L. Conley Elmhurst Drive Conley H W. Espesch O. S. Wilson A. BE. Hartl L. W. Walker Hillbruner Hartl Walker Perry Wilson L. L. Owen Amos Houser Elizabeth Bender J A Hutch Charles E. Bode

Lisbon residents travel to Chicago for Century of Progress visit

Mrs Emma Miller and Miss Bertha Miller of Lisbon along with Mr and Mrs Li M Green of 141 Thirty-sixth Street NE returned from Chicago where they attended a Century of Progress exposition. They met Mrs Miller's son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs Frederick Le Rette, and their Kenosha, Wisconsin family.

Emma Miller Bertha Miller Lisbon Li. M. Green Thirty-sixth Street Chicago

Luncheon Honors Miss Ruth Schirmer Bride-Elect

Miss Ruth Schirmer, bride-elect, was honored at a Thursday luncheon at the home of Miss Neva Lou Brown 130 Twenty-ninth street drive SE. The event featured a gilt gift presentation and announced the upcoming wedding to James K. Roach on Saturday.

Neva Lou Brown Twenty-ninth Street Drive Ruth Schirmer Miss Schirmer James K. Roach

Community clubs plans and meetings listed for Friday

The Women's Progressive Club meets Friday from 2 to 4 pm with Mrs. Albert T Ward at 334 Sixth Avenue SW to do quilting. The Security Benefit association holds a meeting at Moose Hall at 7:45 pm followed by a card party with Games of 500 and prizes. Fidelity Circle meets at 7:30 pm at Mrs. J W Taylor 305 First Avenue W. L. A. Social Club gathers at Mrs. Caroline Baumgarter 318 Center Point Road NE. Queen of the West No. 2 meets at 2:30 pm in IOOF hall. Police Auxiliary meets at the YWCA at 7:30 pm, hosted by Mrs. Henrietta Condon and others. Standard Life Association No. 1410 meets Friday afternoon at Mrs A A Palmer 319 Twelfth Street SW.

Women’s Progressive Club Albert T Ward Sixth Avenue SWA Security Benefit Association Jin Moose Hall Fidelity Circle J W .Taylor First Avenue W L. L. A. Social Club L & A Social Club Caroline Baumgarter Center Point Road Standard Life Association A. A. Palmer Twelfth Street

Zuanna Anniversary Celebrated by Ladies of the Orient

The twelfth anniversary of Al cazar Zuanna No. 26 in Moose hall featured a dinner for members and neophytes. Pink rose baskets from Pierson Flower Shop decorated the room as Lulu MacKinnon recounts the order’s 1922 founding by Rochester and Cleveland organizers. Frances Sankot received a gift marking her early leadership as supreme executioner. The event included a regular session with degree conferrals.

Ladies of the Orient Moose Hall Pierson Lulu MacKinnon Chamber of Commerce Julia King Rochester N. Y Mary Petersen Cleveland Ohio MacKinnon Frances Sankot

Jolly Ramblers Club Meets at Mrs Potter's Home

Mrs D R Potter hosted the Jolly Ramblers at 414 Tenth Street SE on Wednesday. Prizes went to Mrs Fred Donisthorpe and Mrs R H Leinbaugh.

D. R. Potter Jolly Ramblers Club Tenth Street Fred Donisthorpe R. H Leinbaugh

Church Groups Plan Friday Meetings Across Local Churches

The Ladies Aid of Central Park Presbyterian meets Friday at 2 30 pm at 307 Twenty eighth Street SE with Mrs Joe Carberry hosting and Mrs H H Doolittle and Mrs T W Colby as co chairmen. Protheon class of St Pauls Methodist gathers at Mrs L W Mineharts home for Kensington. St Elizabeths Circle of Immaculate Conception meets at 2 pm in the school parlors with Mrs Paul Lattner and others as hostesses.

Ladies Aid Society Central Park Presbyterian Church Joe Carberry Twenty-eighth Street Drive H. H. Doolittle T. W. Colby C. W. Daniels Fred Day S. E. Dickey L. W. Dunlap Dean Cooper

Miss Weaver Honored at Birthday Party

Miss Dorothy Weaver of 917 Second Street SW was surprised on her birthday at a party hosted by her sister Mrs J F Bervid of 515 Fourth Avenue SE. The evening featured banked games with prizes won by Miss Virginia Nemec and Miss Dorothy Eckert among others including Leona Heil Irma Countryman Adeline Fiesler Olga Serbousek Helen McManus Evelyn Johnson and Mary Hembera.

Dorothy Weaver Second Street J. F Bervid Fourth Avenue Virginia Nemec Dorothy Eckert Leona Heil Irma Countryman Adeline Fiesler Olga Serbousek Helen McManus Evelyn Johnson Mary Hembera

Records Record Birth of Son in St. Louis Couple

Friends report the birth of a son, George Jeffrey, to Mr. and Mrs. John Record of St. Louis on September 10. Mrs. Record, formerly Eleanor Jeffrey of Cedar Rapids, is the mother.

George Jeffrey John Record St. Louis Record Eleanor Jeffrey Cedar Rapids

Local Beta Sigma Phi Members at District Meet

Six members from Cedar Rapids Sigma chapter and Lambda chapter attended the district meeting of Beta Sigma Phi at the Scottish Rite cathedral in Moline Illinois. Delegates from Clinton Davenport Rock Island and Moline were present with Davenport hosting the next district gathering. Sigma chapter met at the Montrose hotel and planned the coming year with a piano selection by Cecelia Johnson and a review of Lamb in His Bosom by Eileen Koehler led by Miss Frances Brown.

Beta Sigma Phi National Business Girls’ Sorority Scottish Rite Moline Cedar Rapids Wiltrude Cherry Sigma Chapter Inez Brollier Ann Kriz Fern Cherry Bernice Nolan Kathryn Marshall Lambda Chapter Clinton Davenport Rock Island Montrose Cecelia Johnson

Miss Fannie Fine Leaves for Chicago Teaching Post

Miss Fannie Fine of 1811 Washington Avenue SE departs Thursday for Chicago to resume teaching duties on September 15.

Fannie Fine Washington Avenue Chicago

17 Year Old Girl Missing Since September 8

Mrs. Jessie Reynolds reports her daughter Virginia 17 has been missing since September 8 and may have gone to Chicago. The girl is described as blonde, about five feet six inches, 128 pounds, wearing a white dress with a blue and white collar. A Chicago check found no trace.

Jessie Reynolds Hube Bard Avenue Virginia

He Can't Convince Government That He Really Isn't Dead

CHICAGO UP The government insists Herber T Dotson assistant United States district attorney is dead His wife Christine has received three letters from the war department seeking proof of death to grant 1500 in adjusted war compensation Dotson says he is alive and the department complains she has not provided sufficient proof

Chicago Herber T. Dotson United States District Attorney Christine War Department Dotson

Berean Class Picnic and Officer Election at Mrs Zook Home

The Berean class of St Pauls Methodist church will meet for a picnic luncheon Friday at 12 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs J W Zook 1424 Bever avenue SE. All members urged to attend as officers will be elected.

St Paul's Methodist Church J W. Zook Bever Avenue SE

Young Married People Class Meets at St Pauls Methodist

The Young Married People class of St Pauls Methodist church will hold its first meeting Friday at 1 pm. The gathering will be at Mrs Lynn Swaney s home 420 Longwood Drive NE with hostesses Mrs Fred Niesz Mrs John Gaston Jr Mrs Paul Bedell and Mrs George Smith assisting.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Lynn Swaney Longwood Drive Fred Niesz John Gaston, Jr Paul Bedell George Smith

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Owen Home

The Trinity Methodist group's meeting place is 326 Rockford Avenue SW. on Friday at 2 30 p.m. Mrs. B Green and Mrs Alice Sargent assist the hostess Mrs George Chapman leads devotions and Mrs C L Hampton oversees the mystery box.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Trinity Methodist Church E. R. Owen Rockford Avenue B. Green Alice Sargent George Chapman C. L. Hampton

Olivet Industrial Society Plans Thursday Church Picnic

The Olivet Industrial society will meet at the church Thursday at 6 p.m. for a picnic supper. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and silver. All families of the church are invited to attend.

The Olivet Industrial Society

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