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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1938

Page

3

Sigma Beta Sigma Phi opens fall meeting at Montrose hotel

Society Vera Fifield presided at the opening fall meeting of the Beta Sigma Phi Sigma chapter at the Montrose hotel. Plans for rushing were discussed and the program was led by Mrs George H Newland. Ruth Bartling outlined future programs as Mrs Newland reviewed parliamentary law and each girl shared a vacation experience.

Vera Fifield Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Montrose Hotel George H Newland Ruth Bartling Newland

Dinner honors Mrs Lucy A Knight on 72nd birthday

Dr and Mrs B Knight hosted a dinner at their 2219 Grande Ave SE residence Wednesday evening honoring Dr Knight's mother Mrs Lucy A Knight of 1635 Third Ave SE for her seventy second birthday. Gifts cards and a large gladiolus bouquet were presented by Mrs B L Knight along with a lighted cake.

B. Knight Grande Avenue SE Dr. Knight Lucy A. Knight Third Avenue SE Homer N., Knight Chicago B. L. Knight

Dorothy Yates and George Gearhart Marry in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs S C Yates announce the marriage of their daughter Dorothy to George Gearhart of Des Moines. The ceremony took place April 17 1938. The newlyweds will reside in Des Moines with George’s parents Mr and Mrs C E Gearhart.

S C. Yates Seventh Avenue SE Dorothy George Gearhart Des Moines C. E. Gearhart Gearhart

Surprise party honors Betty Robertson on tenth birthday

Miss Darlene Keenan of Marion hosted a Wednesday surprise party at 1456 Second Street SE for Betty Robertson of 1434 Second Street SE. Cedar Rapids guests included Yarmilla Popelka Nadine Gorman Darlene Kudina Anna Frances Josephine Fiala Grace Mrstik and Arlene Guzzle attended with refreshments and gifts.

Darlene Keenan Marion Betty Robertson Second Street SE Maurice Jsillings Yarmilla Popelka Nadine Gorman Darlene Kudina Anna, Frances Josephine Fiala Grace Mrstik Cedar Rapids Arlene Guzzle

Birthday Club Hosts Continental Luncheon at Roosevelt Hotel

Members of the Thursday Birthday club enjoyed a continental luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel hosted by Mrs. W. L. Capron of 1110 Nineteenth Street SE. Seven covers were set and the hostess welcomed her mother Mrs. M. A. Huddieston of Lincoln Nebraska as a guest.

Roosevelt Hotel W. L. Capron Nineteenth Street M. A. Huddieston Lincoln, Neb

Hausers Welcome Guest From Missouri

Mrs. Richard R. Leftuick of Springfield Missouri is a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Hauser at 1807 Grande avenue SE. Mrs Leftuick is an aunt of Mrs Hauser.

Richard R. Leftuick Springfield, Mo Eugene Hauser Grande Avenue SE Leftuick Hauser

Mrs Lambertus Visits Cedar Rapids After 46 Years

Mrs Mary Singer Lambertus of Toronto formerly Cedar Rapids is visiting with Mrs Frank X Schulze 320 Fifth avenue SW Cedar Rapids this marks her first Cedar Rapids visit in 46 years.

Mary Singer Lambertus Toronto Ont Cedar Rapids Frank X. Schulze Fifth Avenue Lambertus

Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Betty Jean Newcomb at Home

Miss Betty Jean Newcomb celebrated her seventeenth birthday with a dinner party at her residence 1808 Blake boulevard SE. Friends then organized a theater party, with attendees including Louise Flaherty Connie Sheridan Louise Buck Mary Ethel Hurych Johnny Jacobs Charles Klima Larry Goldberg Junior Valenta and Ben Jump.

Betty Jean Newcomb Blake Boulevard Louise Flaherty Conhnie Sheridan Louise Buck Mary Ethel Hurych Johnny Jacobs Charles Klima Larry Goldberg Junior Valenta Ben Jump

Industrial League Women Bowls Meet Picnic at President’s Home

The Industrial League's women's bowling team No. 1 will meet Friday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. H N Steele's home 251 Thirteenth Street NW for a picnic luncheon and a business meeting. Members are asked to bring the usual picnic supplies.

Industrial League H N. Steele Thirteenth Street NW

Dutch Treat Luncheon At Roosevelt Hotel Hosts Members

The group met for a Dutch treat luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel on Thursday afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames E. H. Gundling, Herbert Hampton, Earl Thompson, Earl Stanley, Robert Parsons, and Miss Esther Smith.

Roosevelt Hotel E. H. Gundling Herbert Hampton Earl Thompson Earl Stanley Robert Parsons Esther Smith

Dripps and Dunlap Reunion Elects New Officers at Bever Park

The annual Dripps and Dunlap reunion elected Dewey Dunn president and Merle Stewart vice president. Anna Dripps became secretary treasurer. Letters from Mrs Birdie Dripps Reynolds and Mrs Irma Dripps Garner were read. Numerous Dripps relatives attended from Haddam Kan Ottawa III Marion Martelle Springville Viola Olin Anamosa Mount Vernon Shellsburg Cedar Rapids and other nearby cities.

Dripps and Dunlap Bever Park Dewey Dunn Merle Stewart Anna Dripps Birdie Dripps Reynolds Irma Dripps Garner Los Angeles Maud Multer Art Dripps Earnest Dripps Douglas Haddam Kan Andrew Dripps Ralph Bobby Taylor Ottawa, III Anamosa Ray Martin Mount Vernon Emmett Dripps Thelma and Bobby Shellsburg Bert Dunn McShane Earl Dripps Dale Dripps Reginald Touro Cedar Rapids

Hayes P T A Opens First Fall Meeting

Hayes P T A held its first fall meeting with Mrs. Floyd Hall as president. Mrs. R F Taft spoke on a Salt Lake City convention and Mrs. Bruce Darling reported for the council. Committees were appointed by Mrs. Hall and refreshments served by the executive board.

Floyd Hall Hayes P. T R. F. Taft Salt Lake City Bruce Darling Hall Lois Cowan Frank J Stastny Harold Christie Robert Vesely William Zaruba Henry Johnson Ted Rejsa Stastny Zaruba Hildur

Van Buren P T A Holds First Fall Meeting

The Van Buren P T A met Tuesday with Mrs. George J Naxera presiding. Community singing led by Mrs. L K McKee and safety talk by Sgt Gordon Hughes opened. Cub Pack 26 showcased summer crafts. members spoke on industrial tours and vacations. Delegates elected to Cedar Rapids convention. others assigned to gallery work and tea events.

van Buren P. T. A George J. Naxera L. K McKee F. E. Luse Gordon Hughes Velman’ Luse Francis Wilson Walter Moscript George Naxera Victor Naxera James Blackledge Raymond Schorr Naxera Luse Cedar Rapids L. R. Hamilton Henry Jensen P. H. Brown William Pepin

Cedar View Country Club elects new officers

Cedar View Country Club held its annual meeting Tuesday night electing Bill Garrison as president. John C. McIntyre was named vice president and Joe W. Stoddard secretary treasurer. The new board includes Gilbert Martin Sam Palumbo John Garden Dr T W Tuomey and others.

Hob Bill) Garrison Cedar View Country Club John C. McIntyre Joe W. Stoddard Gilbert Martin Sam Palumbo John Garden Dr .T W. Tuomey Leslie Edmonds Emil Shull Paul Huston M. B Trumbull C. L. Layton William Nezerka

Teachers Introduced by Miss Nanna Nelson At Meeting

Miss Nanna Nelson introduced Mary and intermediate mothers and teachers as the new group leaders. Mrs McKee and Mrs Brown led the social hour and announced fifty nine paid members to date. Miss Ann Olson 1 B class won the attendance banner for the month. Officers and committees for the year listed include president Mrs Naxera first vice president and program co chair Mrs Frank Luse second vice president and program co chair Miss Nanna Nelson secretary Mrs L W Mrstik treasurer Mrs William Brown historian health committee chaired by Mesdames Virgil Glessner E L Fields Dale Lines membership by Mesdames P H Brown J Hollister J Gaskill E Zvacek R Smith William White A Gaskill F Havlik Jo Skalsky J Nemec publicity by Mesdames M Harbert R Dew publications Mrs William Pepin study group Mesdames O H Lundquist Lester Novak finance by Mesdames L K McKee J N Curtis L R Hamilton Henry Buehler O Stanek hospitality by Mesdames L K McKee P H Brown and Miss Sadie Cowden Miss Ann Olson librarian Mrs E Bye cards by Mrs Henry Jensen social by Mesdames F Keister H Nold H Jensen E L Fields C Narri son mental hygiene Mrs Frank Zeman safety George P Naxera.

Nanna Nelson McKee Brown Ann Olson Naxera Frank Luse John Brague L. W. Mrstik William Brown Virgil Glessner E. L. Fields Dale Lines P. H Brown J. Hollister J. Gaskill E Zvacek R. Smith William White A. Gaskill F. Havlik Jo Skalsky J. Nemec E. Bye Henry Jensen F. Keister H. Nold H. Jensen C. Narrison Frank Zeman George P. Naxera

Mrs. King Hosts Woman's Forum at First Christian

Mrs. T. E. King of 1549 Washington Avenue SE hosted the church group Tuesday afternoon. Twenty-one members attended a picnic luncheon and business meeting.

T. E. King Washington Avenue Woman's Forum First Christian Church

Credit Women's Breakfast Club Meets at Montrose Hotel

The Credit Women's Breakfast Club met Wednesday at the Montrose hotel with fourteen members present. After the business meeting Miss Leola Jack spoke on Credit Applications.

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Montrose Hotel Leola Jack

Travelers Club Meets for Hollywood Luncheon

Mrs. W. H Jensen hosted the Travelers club at her home on Twenty second street NE with a Wednesday Hollywood luncheon. Silver and blue decorations featured a cake topped by a Holly.

W. H Jensen Travelers Club Hollywood

Underscored Tables Set With Wood Dolls and Centerpiece

A centerpiece of wood dolls with cresting star place cards and individual candle holders adorned the event. Covers were laid for eight as cards were played in the afternoon setting.

Tadeska Camp Fire elects officers at Arthur school meeting

The Tadeska Camp Fire group met Wednesday at Arthur school with eleven members present. Officers elected include Dorothy Lynott as president Allane West as vice president Arlene Gundling as secretary treasurer Shirley Greenberg as telephone chairman and Virginia Shepherd as scribe.

Tadeska Camp Arthur School Dorothy Lynott Allane West Arlene Gundling Shirley Greenberg Virginia Shepherd

Silver Cross circle plans sewing day at Community House

Eleven members met with Mrs. L. L. Owen for a luncheon. The group, led by new president Mrs. T. K. Hefner, will hold an all-day sewing meeting on September 28 at the Community House.

Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters L. L. Owen Nineteenth Street SE T. K. Hefner

Iowa U Coaches to Speak at Young Men’s Bureau Dinner

Dad Schroeder University of Iowa athletics director and a UI coaching staff member will speak at a Cedar Rapids Young Men’s Bureau dinner at 6 15 p m in the Chamber building. Irl Tubbs football coach and other guests including Cap Hedges Fred Winter and area high school coaches will discuss the Big Ten race. The bureau’s annual blowout for senior Chamber members will be Sept 27 at Hawkeye Downs.

Dad" Schroeder University of Iowa Young Men’s Bureau Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Irl Tubbs Horace “Cap” Hedges Fred Winter Cedar Rapids Orville Rust Franklin Don Wolfe Roosevelt Leonard Paula McKinley W. L. Barnard Wilson Young Men's Bureau Hawkeye Downs

Mystery Of Missing Man Cleared Up Ill In Hospital

Neighbors reported James Harrison missing from his Forty third Street SE home. Fireman Glenn Fox and another found the locked house and blood near Harrison's bed. Harrison had been taken to Mercy hospital with a throat infection and a home hemorrhage. Hospital staff said his condition was fair.

James Harrison Fortythird Street Glenn Fox Fred Harrison Glen Fox Mercy Hospital

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SIGMA Mrs. Knight Mrs Lucy Knight Dorothy Yates Hausers Wave Bezdek’s Johnson Avenue Miss Newcomb P.T.A. Meetings Hayes van Buren Heads B. Garrison Mrs. King Women's Credit Club Boyson Third Ave Killian Tadeska Camp Fire Iowa U West Bunte Colgate McKesson Pinkham Coty Doe Yardley Iowa Clover Farm Wole Second Street Woll’s Walt's New York Wolf's Sigmund Wolf
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