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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1935

Page

2

Pledges Tally 171 From Iowa Sororities Here

The University of Iowa sororities pledged 171 women from fourteen groups after a two day rushing period directed by the Pan Hellenic council. May or Martin notified rushees at 3 p.m. and celebrations followed at chapter houses and dormitories with meals and pledging ceremonies.

The Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa Pan-Hellenic Council Thomas E. Martin Adelaide Burge University Martin Iowa Memorial Union Pi Beta Phi

Bridal Dinner Planned for Miss Moore and Mr Davis

Out of town guests arrive for the wedding of Betty Moore and Frank W. Davis of Des Moines. A bridal dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel tonight hosted by Mr and Mrs James C Davis includes family friends and numerous club and college connections from Des Moines Omaha Iowa City Evanston Pasadena and Atlanta. Miss Groves hosted luncheon at the Country Club this noon with several attendees.

Betty Moore Frank W. Davis Des Moines James C Davis Mr Davis Roosevelt Hotel Ernest R. Moore Moore James C. Davis Sue Payneer Inez Deacon Audrey Lea Ivins Mary Agnes Groves Omaha Robert Collins Iowa City Robert Moore Annapolis Miss Moore Collins Payneer Miss Deacon Ivins Louise Porter Jane la Plante

Cedar Rapids country club hosts first fall party

Reservations are already being made for the Cedar Rapids country club fall party set for Saturday evening. Dinner will be served to those with reservations and an orchestra guaranteed by the social committee will perform. Members may invite guests to attend.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Douglass Family Weekend Guests From Boone and Marseilles

Mr and Mrs I A Douglass of Boone and their daughter and Mr and Mrs Frank McCormick of Marseilles will be weekend guests of Mr Douglass and his wife at 549 Knollwood Drive SE. They are visiting the Douglass parents Mr and Mrs I Douglass.

Boone Frank McCormick Marseilles Douglass Knollwood Drive

Ludy Family Visit Mentioned In Topeka and Altoona News

Mr and Mrs Ben Ludy of Topeka Kansas traveled Wednesday to Altoona to visit Mrs Ludy’s parents before returning home. Mr and Mrs Tandy had spent several days with Mr Ludy’s parents Mr and Mrs George B Ludy at 1900 Fifth Avenue SE.

Ben Ludy Topeka Kan Altoona

Mrs Pickford Hosts Wednesday Card Club Lunch

Mrs R H Pickford of 357 Forest Drive SE entertained the Wednesday card club at the Country Club with a luncheon and Friday Bridge following two tables after the meal.

R. H. Pickford Forest Drive

Bill Jackson Pledged to Sigma Chi at Iowa

Bull Jackson son of Mrs uu T Jackson 2336 Jinden Drive SE pledged to Sigma Chi fraternity at the University of Iowa on Thursday.

Bull Jackson T Jackson J.inden Drive Sigma Chi University of Iowa

Mrs Burck to Host Dinner at Brucemere Estate

Mrs Burck will preside as hostess at a dinner party tonight at Brucemere, with a long list of guests including Mr George R B Douglas and Mrs Rasmerd Rutherford among attendees. The event features notable families and local residents, indicating a formal social gathering.

Mrs. Burck Nostess Brucemere Mis T. TT Bartek Paaden George BR Douglas Will Effertin Dirner Wadsworth Gerdon de Pas Vaio Mas Dhe Noob Ard Mis Aon Mioo Mia Welton Sarma Mir Rasmerd Rasmerd RO Rutherford Dro Homalten Fooy Couper Maio

YWCA Business Girls Start Year With Sail Theme Party

The reorganized YWCA Business Girls department begins the year with a Setting Sails party at 7 30 pm Monday at the YWCA. Officers include Frances WePall president Tilhe Prestegied vice president Betts Morgan treasurer Adeline Fieseler and others. A bridge and dance are planned with prizes and nautical decor.

Business Girls Department Y Woca Y Woc Vitec Tates Y Business Frances WePall Tilhe Prestegied Betts Morgan Adeline Fieseler Harriette Struve Pauline Byers Mary Jane Wisnousky Vear Melton Vera Welton Adele Fieseler Pauline Beers

Four ISU freshmen pledged to fraternities in Ames

Four Cedar Rapids students were among the first freshmen pledged at Iowa State College in Ames. Maynard Mc Hardy Carl Spencer and Donald Ultang joined Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Robert Higley pledged to Beta Theta Pi.

Cedar Rapids Iowa State College Ames Maynard McHardy Carl Spencer Donald Ultang Sigma Alpha Fpsilon Fratern Wwo Robert Higley Beta Theta Pi Fraternity

Mrs Paul Ro Wagner Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Paul Ro Wagner hosted eight members of a bridge club for a luncheon at the Commonwealth tea room, held at the Commonwealth apartments.

Paul Ro Wagner Commonwealth Apartments Bostess Bridge Club Commonwealth Tea Room

Coc Faculty Picnic Set for Saturday at Bever Park

After a busy start to the semester the College of Coc faculty plans a fall picnic Saturday at noon in the large pavilion at Bever Park. The Martha Marquus club, wives of faculty, sponsors with new faculty families invited.

Bever Park Welock Ponte James Ho Hodgson Bible Department Arthur Penrose Military Department Myron Koenig Kent Andrews Clarence Ho Nelan Howard Filson Echaal of Music Sergi Roy Lewis Military Affar Kenneth Milstead Thomes Haisden Tenn FO Garwead Mente Moran Cone Vire Henry Wid Mies Ben Ho Peterson Vernon Tiehtenstein

Meo and Mre Fd Hull Claim Carmanertth Titles

Meo and Mre Fd Hull, once based in Cedar Rapids, appear as top contenders at the Carmanertth event. They are noted for securing key wins and strong showings, reflecting their ongoing prominence in the circuit.

Thomnas Delta Gamma Sorority University of Iowa Iowa City Ellen Witmer Des Moines Marian Whinnery Mildred Fitzgerald Jean Witmer Marie Jeffrey Cedar Rapids Delta Delta Delta Sorority Jefferson Hotel Margaret Englund Muscatine Molly Smith Burlington Dolores Hubly Mason City Winifred Farmersburg Anne Crawford Janet Jenks Martha Foster Wellman Meo Mre Hull Ptnds Hee Weeha

AUNT HET RECOUNTS TEETH PULLING FOR RHEUMATISM

An unnamed speaker recalls Aunt Het’s claim that pulling his teeth helped rheumatism but shows the cure was not the teeth’s fault. The anecdote reflects superstition and misattributed ailment in the era.

Send For Home Institute Booklet On Zestful Salads And Dressings

A 32 page Home Institute booklet titled Salads and Their Accessories offers over twenty distinctive dressings including Whipped Cream Mayonnaise Russian Dressing Fresno Dressing Piquant Dressing and Caviar Dressing plus recipe ideas for fruit meat and vegetable salads. Readers can order via coupon.

Send For Home Institute Fresno Home Institute

Linen shower and jigsaw party honors Miss Jane Miller

Mrs. Lumir Kaplan hosted a linen shower and jigsaw puzzle party Wednesday for Miss Jane Esther Miller ahead of her October 1 marriage to Ray Spielman. Guests included Pauline Brush, Katherine Hunter, Naomi Miller, Ardyce Woodside, Mrs Merrill Main, Mrs George Kuba, Marguerite Shaner, Mrs John Miller and Miss Miller.

Lumir Kaplan Eighth Street Jane Esther Miller Ray Spielman Miss Miller Pauline Brush Katherine Hunter Naomi Miller Ardyce Woodside Merrill Main George Kuba Marguerite Shaner John Miller

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Irma Happel Before Sept 28 Wedding

Mrs Henry Overman and Mrs Harold Happel hosted a miscellaneous shower at 623 Seventh Avenue SE honoring Miss Irma Happel who will marry Ralph Langhoff of Marion on Sept 28. Prize winners at 500 were Miss Happel and Miss Helen Miller. Twenty guests attended.

Henry Overman Seventh Avenue SE Harold Happel Irma Happel Ralph Langhoff Marion Miss Happel Helen Miller

Malta Chapter to Initiate at Masonic Hall Saturday

Malta chapter No. 415 O B S will meet for initiation Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Masonic hall. Honored guests will be Mrs. Gertrude May Shenandoah and Robert Grappengetter Maquoketa. Refreshments and dancing will follow. All members invited.

Malta O B. S Masonic Hall Gertrude May Shenandoah Robert Grappengetter Maquoketa Order

Congenial Hundred Dance Opens Fall Series at Montrose

The Congenial Hundred club begins its fall dance series with a Saturday event in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel. The regular club orchestra will provide the music.

Hundred Club Crystal Room Montrose Hotel

Mr and Mrs Gregory Return From Minnesota Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs L A Gregory of 856 Fifth Avenue SE returned Thursday night after a two week fishing vacation in northern Minnesota.

L. A. Gregory Fifth Avenue SE Minnesota

Frank Fitch Honored at SE Side Party Before Trip

Frank Fitch of 220 Cottage Grove avenue SE was honored Wednesday at the Fred Fitch home 1821 Sixth avenue SE by Mrs. Fred Fitch Mrs. George Burrowes and Mrs. Joseph Robinson. He left Friday for Norwalk California to visit his daughter Mrs. L. E Hardy and family for several weeks.

Sirah C Hoimnen Fifth Avenue Watington D. C James ‘T Hannen Frank Hannen Puerto Rico Bea Campbell Mary Bordwell Vinton National Federation of Federal Employes Ine Mnere Frank S Hannen Greeles Colo Frank Fitch Cottage Grove Avenue SE Fred Fitch Sixth Avenue SE George Burrowes Joseph Robinson

Peck Family Returns From Minnesota Vacation

Mr and Mrs Wells C Peck and their daughter Betty Jane with Mrs Haine P Peck return to 1815 First Avenue E after vacationing in Two Harbors Minnesota.

Wells C Peck First Avenue E Betty Jane Haine P. Peck Two Harbors Minn

Victorine son leaves for Grinnell College

William Victorine son of Dr and Mrs E M Victorine of 2410 Grande avenue SE departs for Grinnell College to begin as a pre medical student this fall.

William Victorine E M_ Victorine Grande Avenue Grinnell

Cornell Students To Have Reception At Cornell College

MOUNT VERNON The all college reception will be held at Cornell college this evening at o'clock in the social rooms in Main hall under the supervision of a large committee. Readers include local and several out of town student leaders with President Burgstahler and Mrs Burgstahler attending.

Mount Vernon All College Cornell College Cedar Rapids Beatrice Smith Clinton Patricia Auckland Fairfield Huldah Peet Wlliam Schroeder Virgina Hughes Hamilton Margaret Risser H J Burgstahler Frank Cole R. McConnell Alice R Betts Albion R. King Edgar Walker Mason City Genevieve Greenwood Geneseo Ill Cornell Christian Association Margaret Nash Rockford Associated Women Students Ruth and Eldon Coffman Polo Women's Athletic Association Charles Berve Rochelle

Local Bridge Winners Named in Calumet City Victory

Mrs George E Beattie and Mrs Don Hines north and south and Mrs Edith Durin and Mrs Ed Wressell of Calumet City Ill east and west won a contract bridge game Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Olver Longueville home 2035 Blake Boulevard SE. Mrs S A Sanders and Mrs Ray Gorman finished second north south and second east west were Mrs M J Busler and Mrs Stephen Pazdera.

George E. Beattie Don Hines Edith Durin Ed Wressell Calumet City Ill Olver Longueville Blake Boulevard S. A Sanders Ray Gorman M. J. Busler Stephen Pazdera

Delta Delphian Meeting Highlights Art Topics

Mrs R T Lubbock presided at the Delta Delphian regular meeting held Thursday morning at the Montrose hotel. Mrs H E Kensinger led the lesson with topics on art and its age, nineteenth century art, the New Art Center, Morelli's Pupils, painters of other Italian schools, and Austrian and Hungarian artists.

R. T Lubbock Delta Delphian Montrose Hotel H E. Kensinger Raymond Anderson Carl K. Linge New Art Center Lubbock Kensinger Guy E. Hither

Schindler Brothers Headed to Iowa for College

Ralph and Wilbur Schindler of 1533 Seventh Avenue SE depart for the University of Iowa. Wilbur will enter the college of engineering and Ralph will enroll in the freshman law class.

Ralph Wilbur Schindler Seventh Avenue SE University of Iowa Whilbur College of Engineering

Mrs B H H MecKeeby Hosts Luncheon at Commonwealth Tea Room

Mrs B H H MecKeeby of 2649 Meadow Brook Drive SE entertained twenty guests at a luncheon at the Commonwealth tea room on Thursday. Bridge was played after the meal.

HH MecKeeby Meadow Brook Drive Commonwealth Tea Room

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Iowa Helen Anderson Canton, Sr Helen P Anderson Alberta Baldwin Creston Mary Burke Red Oak Janet Coquillette Nona Duncan Quincy Evie Jane Fritz Ottumwa Katherine Germann Decorah Gayle G Gildner Marshalltown Jane Gotch Marion L. Hurst Marjory Inness Marcia Kiedaisch Keokuk Margaret E. LeMire Kansas City Barbara Workman Glenwood Margaret Yavorsky Belle Plaine Kappa Kappa Gamma Virginia Arends Barbara Avery Spencer Mary S. Bagley Audubon Marjorie Beckman Rachael Clapsaddle Burt Better Crits Jane Fifer Quincey Kathleen Fleener Clarinda Anna Gaynor Sioux City Mary Jo Gillam Waterloo Jeanette Hemingway Waverly Clara A. Kerns Kathleen Kloster Katherine Kraft Helen McEwen Jean E. Moore Washington Clara Perkins Towa City Dorothy E Rambo Elizabeth Ruddick Nancy Scharr Virginia Mary V. Steck Los Angeles Calif Betty Terri Oskaloosa Ruth H. Thompson Kappa Alpha Theta Margaret Anderson Sac City Norma Beerman Aberdeen S. D Marjorie Bemis Frances Burns Texas Elizabeth Cannon Salina Eleanor Cleveland Mary E. Coulter Seneca Jean Curtiss Margaret Eversmeyer Elizabeth Meerdink Dora Belle Merkley Amelia Morgan Theda Myers Evelyn Perkins Keosauqua Nermione Allen Onawa Eve- Isa Harty Fort Dodge Mary E. Heffernan Joplin Mary L. Hendrickson Arlene Jessen Story City Alice L. Knieght Harriet Lucens Morrison Lorraine McDowell Davenport Catherine McKnight Mary I Delia Gamma Betty Barrett Charmayne Cleary Elgin Mary Louise Cutler Council Bluffs Doris Dugan Perry Ferne Frazier Lost Nation Martha Housh Mildred Jones Mildred Maplethorpe Toledo Marian L. Pehle Neb Elizabeth Roberts Fort Leavenworth Kaw Mary Snuggins Mildred Yarnall California Delta Delta Delta Betty Boiler Anne M Crawford Martha E. Hamilton Sigourney Dolores Nubly Gretchen Hughes Patricia M. Hughes Oxford Martha Iakishch Mr. Davis Douglasses Ludys Mrs, Pickford Bill Jackson Chicago Sutherland Dows Country Cub Drive Weaver Witwer Hilltop Farm Witwers Ben H Witwer Linden Drive Witwers Stcter F C Ransom San Francisco Barnes Myr Dorald Rare Garden Mrs, Swab Mere Paul McCorths Saux Cotyo Frank Soa Tima Wilber Jess Dolson Presidint Miss Datea Cry Gryeg Padues Fey Ak Iowa U Richard Naibert Narbert Gorda Tex Neumode Hosiery Store Second Street TOCAL Iowa State Iterspson Second Dial Coc Washington, D. C Mrs Zanka Gregorys Saree Home Institute W. 19Th ST New York, N. Y Grinnell College Cornell Iowa University Mrs. McKeeby
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