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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1935

Page

8

Local Group Attends Des Moines Council Meeting

Members of the Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club travel to Des Moines for the fall Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs council session. Attendees include Mrs Ben Ogden chairing economic problems and Mrs WR Four overseeing news service, with other officers handling art poetry music and international relations. A breakfast hosted by Mrs Robert T Lubboon at her garden and a nature and garden club event are planned, proceeds aiding club grounds beautification and tree planting.

Iowa Federation of Womens Clubs Des Moines Ben Ogden WR Four Austin N Palmer J E Jackson FO OW Damour F C Kellogg Lulu Engleman Welty Mildred Fowler J P Milly J J Wall Robert T Lubboon Avenue NW Nature and Garden Department Cedar Rapids Melie Fuhimeister Charles Rode General Club Montrose Hotel

Week End Guest Miss Frieda RankinVisits Seattle Couple

Miss Frieda Rankin of Los Angeles California is a weekend guest of Dr and Mrs Robert M Chapman at 1800 Seventh Avenue SE. Miss Rankin, a Kappa Alpha Theta sorority sister of Mrs Chapman, plans to return home Sunday evening.

Frieda Rankin Los Angeles

Mrs Laurance hosts Shake speare club at First avenue home

Mrs Charles Laurance will entertain the Wednesday Shakespeare club at her home 2511 First Avenue E Wednesday at 2 p m Members will study the second act of Hamlet Roll call will be answered with quotations

Charles Laurance Shakespeare Club First Avenue

Burcks Visit De Vaults in Des Moines Trip

Mrs H H Burck of Split Lake and her son Harrington Burck of Des Moines have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs O J DeVault at 1834 Bever Avenue SE.

H. H. Burck Spint Lake Harrington Burck Des Moines O J DeVault Bever Avenue

Miss Ruby Byers to Speak at PE Chapter GM Meeting

Chapter GM of the PE hosts guest speaker Miss Ruby Byers at 7 30 pm Monday. The venue is the home of Mrs S V Shonka at 394 Twenty fifth Street.

Ruby Byers GM of the S. V.shonka Twenty-fifth Streets

Talbots Visit Kin as Talbot Jr Advances in Press

Mr and Mrs A H Talbot jr of New Orleans and their baby daughter stay with Mr and Mrs A H Talbot at 1755 A Avenue NE. Talbot Jr serves as promotion manager for the New Orleans Times-Picayune.

A H Talbot, Jr New Orleans Mr Talbot A H Talbot New Orleans Times-Picayune

Monday Shakespeare Club Hosts Event at 23u Per Ot

Members of the social committee of the club will host a Monday Shakespeare gathering at the venue on D avenue NE. Mrs HOD Peters and Mrs N Harold are among the coordinators guiding the event and inviting attendees.

Charles Fo Shakespeare Berbee Sun Wall Hod Peters Chaamer Vrs Tower N Harold Wast

Possehl and Roll Weds at Family Home Ceremony

Miss Ilene Possehl daughter of Mr and Mrs George Possehl and Arden Roll son of Mr and Mrs Clifford Roll were married at the bride’s parents home in Spencer’s Grove in a noon ceremony officiated by Rev T Schliepsick of Trinity Lutheran church Vinton. The wedding drew 100 guests with flower bearers June Rollinson and Robert Bulls. The bride wore a white silk lansdowne gown borrowed from her mother. Matron of honor was Francis Bruce with best man Mr Bruce. The couple will reside near Cheney after October 10 following a motor trip through Kansas and Missouri. Both families are Urbana high school graduates with Long careers in farming and Cedar Rapids attendance.

Spencer's Grove Ilene Poschl George Possehl Arden Roll Clifford Roll T Schhepsick Trinity Lutheran Church Vinton June Rollinson Robert Bulls Cedar Rapids T. Schliepsick Loren Rollinson Lansdowne Francis Bruce Possewhl Cheney Fairfax Patricia McNulty John W. Lefebure St. Patrick’s Church J J. Buyanski John Murphy Theodor Lefebure Johanna Hill Dora McNulty Mae Sedlak Lloyd Lefebvre Xavier Cole Lefebure St. Patrick’s School Mr. Lefebure

Local Nobility Host Luncheon For Engaged Misses

Miss Mary Elyn Borschel and Mrs Mae Suzette Longueville hosted a luncheon at 2035 Blake boulevard SE honoring Ruth Neville of Kewanee whose marriage to Donald Laird is set for October 5 and Pauline Vane who will wed Wallace G. Boyson. A separate Monday evening shower planned at 2320 Fourth Avenue SE honors Miss Vane.

Mary Elyn Borschel Mae Suzette Longueville Blake Boulevard Ruth Neville Kewanee Donald Laird Pauline Vane Wallace G. Boyson Helen Jevne Doris Garner Fimmers Fourth Avenue Miss Vane Fly

Miss Bernice Harper Enters Town State College Ames

Miss Bernice Harper daughter of Mr and Mrs James G Harper left from 10 Grande avenue SE to attend Town State College at Ames.

Bernice Harper Wto James G. Harper Grande Avenue SE Town State College Ames

Prof Outland To Talk At Cedar Rapids A A U W Meeting

Miss Ethel R Outland will discuss highights from the national A A U W convention in Los Angeles at the Cedar Rapids A A U W fall meeting on Wednesday at 8 p m in the art room of the public library. Hostesses for the social hour after the program include Mrs Harold Brownlee and the Misses Minna Whikoff Edna Erickson Ruby Taylor Rachel Albright Lenora Beggs Mary Redmond Lucille Pogge Mary Bowne Ruby Carlson Lenore Gordon and Evelyn Zerzanek. Evelyn Street is president.

Ethel R Outland Los Angeles Cedar Rapids A.A U W Harold Brownlee Minna Whikoff Edna Erickson Ruby Taylor Rachel Albright Lenora Beggs Mary Redmond Lucille Pogge Mary

Fairfax Couple Wed at St Patrick’s Fairfax

Miss Patricia Mc Nulty and John W Lefebure of Fairfax were married Tuesday at St Patrick’s church Fairfax by Rev J J Buyanski. The couple will live on Mr Lefebure’s farm south of Fairfax after a wedding dinner at the bride’s home.

Miscel laneous shower honors Mrs Ralph Elsworth

Mrs Charles M Nelson and Miss Lenore Elsworth hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday night at 724 M avenue NW honoring Mrs Ralph Elsworth, formerly Dorothy Gillispie, with many named guests including Mrs H Gillispie and Miss Dorothy Daywitt.

Charles M Nelson M Avenue NW Lenore Elsworth O. J Triebel Ralph Elsworth Dorothy Gillispie Mesdames H. Gillispie M. T Daywitt Milo Nelson Harry Hall Joe Kacer Frank Churchill Charles Blecher Henry Kenyon George Miller Fred Samek

Agnes Barta and Alvin Kilberger wed near Cedar Rapids

Miss Agnes Barta daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Barta linked arms with Alvin Kilberger son of Mr and Mrs Albert Kilberger in a Thursday morning ceremony at St Mildreds church Rev Frank R Hrnby officiated Attendants included Miss Eleanor Barta and Emil Barta The couple will settle on the groom's farm near Swisher

Agnes Barta Louis Barta Cedar Rapids Alvin Kilberger Albert Kilberger Swisher St. Ludmila's Church Frank R Hrnby Eleanor Barta Emil Barta Kilberger

Friendly Club Meets in Manhattan With Last Evening Plans

The Friendly club meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m in Manhattan with transportation drops on Third avenue and Tenth street SE and E avenue and Ellis boulevard NW. Evelyn Verna Benjamin and Billa Predlau direct the evening entertainment, a last event for the Manhattan chapter. Open to all interested in membership.

Manhattan Third Avenue Tenth Street E Avenue Ellis Boulevard Evelyn Verna Benjamin Billa Predlau

College Reading Club Opens Fall Meeting at Mrs North Home

The College Club reading group meets Thursday at 2 15 p m at 540 Forest Drive SE. Members receive eligibility for club membership and can contact Mrs EF J North or Mrs George Van Deusen for more information about the Queen Victoria review by E F Benson.

College Club E J North Forest Drive James Kewley Wall Queen Victoria E F, Benson EF J North George van Deusen Dial

Malta Kensington Meeting With Local Hostesses

Malta Kensington O S will meet Thursday at 2 30 PM with Mrs L A Kessler of 2108 Greenwood Drive SE. Assisting hostesses include Mrs L J Vondra eck chairmen Mrs ETL Brewer Mary Novak Mrs F W Burta Mrs Thomas F Suchomel Mrs W J Barnaby and Mrs D S Challed.

Malta Kensington L A Kessler Greenwood Drive L J Vondraeck Etl Brewer Mary Novak F W, Burta Thomas F Suchomel W J Barnaby D. S Challed

Three L. Class Holds Luncheon At Mrs Kehne Home

Mrs Robert Kehne hosted the Three L. Class of the First Christian church at a Friday luncheon at 2600 Mount Vernon Avenue SE. Thirty four members attended as Mrs W W Littlejohn led the business session planning fall activities and devotionals on All Things Beautiful. The class birthday party is set for October 18.

Robert Kehne First Christian Church Mount Vernon Avenue W. W. Littlejohn Wrbur Ring Zave

Leo Severa to Enter University of Iowa Dentistry

Leo George Severa son of Mr and Mrs George Severa of 1813 Sixth Avenue SE will leave Sunday for the University of Iowa where he will be a senior in the college of dentistry.

Leo George Severa George Severa Sixth Avenue University of Iowa College of Dentistry

Wednesday Social Club Picnic Meeting at Mrs Snouffer’s

The Wednesday Social club will meet with Mrs W D Snouffer at 1531 Washington Avenue SE on Wednesday at 1 pm for a picnic luncheon.

W D. Snouffer Washington Avenue SE

Grace Walpole Circle Meeting Planned at Cornwell Home

Grace Walpole circle of the King's Daughters will meet Monday at 2 pm at the home of Viscount Cornwell, 356 Coauenvine SE.

Grace Walpole King's Daughters Vis

Mercy Auxiliary Plans Fruit and Vegetable Shower

Mercy hospital auxiliary sponsors a fruit and vegetable shower for the hospital on Tuesday. Members and friends should bring fruit vegetables jams or jellies. Donations may be left at the hospital or staff will call for pickups if notified. Any donation will be gratefully accepted.

Mercy Hospital

Local family returns from southern trip with federation visit

Mr and Mrs Donald McKinlay and daughter Gladys and Miss Grace Cook returned after a three weeks trip in the south. They attended the National Federation of Post Office Clerks convention in Atlanta where Mrs McKinlay was delegate from the local women's auxiliary. They also visited Miami Beach St. Petersburg New Orleans Little Rock and relatives in St. Louis.

Donald McKinlay Gladys Grace Cook South National Federation of Post Office Clerks Atlanta McKinlay Woman's Auxiliary Miami Beach Fla St. Petersburg New Orleans Little Rock Ark St. Louis

P T A Meetings at Roosevelt and Jackson Cafeteria

The Roosevelt P T A meets in the school cafeteria Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs. Guy Curran presiding. Estella Swein and Fred J. Kluss will discuss plans and introduce junior and senior high teachers. Nevin Nichols leads social hour. refreshments served.

Roosevelt P. T Roosevelt P. T A Guy Curran Estella Swein Fred J. Kluss Nevin Nichols Playground Commission

Big Springs P T A Holds Friday Session

Twenty members attended as L D Wolff spoke on Seeing and the Preservation of Human Eye sight. Mrs M J Buckner named health committee chair. Mrs Bruce Darling vacancy filled. Delegates elected to northeast district P T A convention at Monticello Oct 9. Hayes P T A child study group to meet Wednesday at 1:35 PM. Mothers with children in school or pre-school invited.

Big Springs L D. Wolff Town Electric Light and Power Company N. Lowe M. J Buckner Bruce Darling Harry Kindig W. J. Gaines Monticello Hayes P. T. A Hayes P . A Fillmore P. T. A Fillmore T. A George Maloney P T. A Robert Hinton Paul Skogsberg R. F. Erickson P. A Ruth Cullbreth John Runner Iowa City Maloney Ralph Diesher A. C Schwandt G H. Johnnes Vincent Roffton EC. Johnson Anton Nilsson James Ensign Publietty Charles W Mathews la Vanda Juhl Ho Moore

PTA council notes from Franklin Fillmore and Tyler meetings

Franklin junior high opens its P T A with a 3 PM Wednesday session in room 25 led by Principal Miss Ruby Byers. Fillmore P T A reports its first meeting with officers and committee roles, and Tyler P T A lists speakers and board members from the Jane Boyd Community House.

Franklin P. T. A. Franklin Junior High School P. T A Wil Franklin School Ruby Byers Franklin Junior High

Center Junction Pair Wed in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Miss Mildred Mead daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Mead Center Junction wed Lloyd Iosty son of Mr and Mrs William Iosty Centerville South Dakota in St Pauls Methodist church Cedar Rapids. Attendants were Elizabeth James and Dean Mead. The couple will reside in Pipestone where the groom is employed by Rodwedder Truck company.

Center Junction Mildred Mead Will Mead Lloyd Iosty Pipestone Minn William Iosty Centerville S. D Cedar Rapids A. A. Brooks St. Paul’s Methodist Church Elizabeth James Dean Mead Center Junction High School Iosty Rodwedder Truck Company George Burch Eighteenth Street

Y W C A Open House Friday in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids YWCA invites all girls and women to an open house after renovations. The afternoon 4 to 5 30 features guided tours and demonstrations while the 8 p m exhibit offers games, archery, badminton, volleyball, ping pong, shuffleboard, deck tennis, and refreshments. Various committees organize the programs and exhibits.

Cedar Rapids Leadership Council Tillie Prestegard Nadine Menary Rita Sandberg Georgia Carson Ruth Neill Ann Kravorik Lydia Kriz Josephine Smith Frances McFall Phyllis Subotnik Martha Jane van Metre Edith Boardman Mary Ellen Reece Betty Albert Edith Dillon Geraldine Reams Mary Gent Alberta Meeker Phyllis Snyder Doris Wage Lucille Mann Mildred Boardman Bette Kib Jer Nola Berger Violet Speake Jean Chase

Beethoven Club Patron Concert Highlights Church Music Program

The Beethoven club opens its patron year with a program titled The Development of Church Music, Tuesday at 8 15 p m in First Presbyterian Church. Eleanor Taylor directs and speaks on The Birth and Growth of Church Music while the choir features works by Palestrina Bach Mendelssohn Franck and selections by Emily Sanborn and Catherine Adams among others. Patrons must present cards at the door and another out of town artist will perform later in the season.

Beethoven Club First Presbyterian Church Eleanor Taylor Miss Taylor Pope Cordia Doria Fresco Baldi Palestrina Ralph Leo Johanna Gerhardt Hayden Harold Reeves Mendelssohn Lulu Engleman Welty Cheman Emily Sanborn Corale Franck Catherine M. Adams

Minerva Delphian Opens Fall Meeting at Roosevelt Hotel

The Minerva Delphian chapter holds its first fall meeting at the Roosevelt hotel after a 1 p.m. luncheon. Newly elected president Mrs. H. G. Heiserman will preside. Topics include Ancient Greeks and Their Lands and International News with participants Mrs. J. W. Barnett Mrs. A. E. Einen Mrs. Arthur Chase Mrs. Carl Godden and Mrs. Murray Fawcett. Mrs. S. C. Stookey discusses Ethiopia and Mrs. Heiserman reports on the Detroit national convention held in June.

Minerva Delphian Roosevelt Hotel H. G. Heiserman J. W. Barnett A. E. Einen Arthur Chase Carl Godden Murray Fawcett S. C. Stookey Ethiopia Heiserman Detroit

Organizing D A R to Meet at Mrs Orrs Home

The organizing group of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Friday at 2 30 p m at the home of Mrs Frank V Orr 1808 First avenue East. Assisting her will be Mrs L E Henry Mrs Wells Peck Mrs H R Shaffer Mrs Fred J Kluss Mrs Barrie Curran and Mrs J H Ramsey. J K Miller will give highlights of his trip around the world.

Daughters of the American Revolution Frank V. Orr First Avenue E L. E. Henry Wells Peck H. R. Shaffer Fred J. Kluss Barrie Curran J. H. Ramsey J. K. Miller

Cedar Rapids B P W Club to Out-Of-Town Events

Members of the Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women's club were invited to attend a bridge party in Clinton on Wednesday and to the Davenport club’s Fun Festival on Friday. Miss Leone Sutherland oversees reservations for both events.

Cedar Rapids

New Teachers In City To Be Honored

City teachers to be honored at a dinner as Cedar Rapids Teachers Association meets at First Christian church Tuesday at 6 30 p m. Helen Keith to sing and reports from N E A convention delegates. Officers and committee members for the year listed with multiple names across sections.

Cedar Rapids Teachers’ Association First Christian Church Helen Keith N. E Denver Association Ruth Griffith Nell Boyack Lillian Clark Erma Oberg Lillian Dinsdale Myra Willis Lovella Ewoldt Opal Porter

Belle Plaine Club Luncheon Meeting Noted

The Belle Plaine club will meet Tuesday at 1 pm for luncheon with Mrs. Leslie Bell at 2028 Washington Avenue SE.

Belle Plaine Club Leslie Bell Washington Avenue SE

Miss Dorothy Biskup to Wed Donald Sevening in September

Miss Leola Boddicker hosted a kitchen shower Thursday evening honoring Miss Dorothy Biskup who is to marry Donald Sevening on September 28. Prize winners at dance were Miss Dorothy Morgan and Miss Maxine Johnson. Guests included Misses Morgan Johnson Stallman Hobel Brecht Strappel Snyder Palda Buchan and Biskup.

Leola Boddicker Dorothee Biskup Donald Sevening Danco Dorothy Morgan Maxine Johnson Misses Morgan Johnson Velda Stallman Sylvia Stallman Dorothy Hobel Laura Brecht Maylo Strappel Alice Snyder Irma Palda Frances Buchan

Home for Friendly Fruit Reception Set for October

The Home for the Friendly Child announces an annual fruit reception to be held on October 1 at the home. Fresh fruits and vegetables, canned goods, preserves, jellies, or canning materials will be gratefully received. The home cares for about forty to forty five children during the year.

Home For Friendly Fruit Home For the Friend

Eastern Star Cedar Chapter to Meet at Mrs Hurti Home

Ariane circle of Cedar chapter No. 184 O E S will meet at 2 30 p m Friday at the home of Mrs Arth Hurti 109 Second street SW A program and refreshments follow the business session All members invited Hostesses named Mrs Hoadley Dunlop James Dunlop Hatch McDonald and Kriz

Cedar Chapter Danmiong Order View Ulcome Areme Circle of Cedar Arth Hurti Second Street H. Hoadley A. Dunlop James Dunlop George J. Hatch Char McDonald Louis Kriz

Miss DeLores Fay Heads to Mandcline at the Lake Chicago

Miss DeLores Jean Fay daughter of Mr and Mrs G Fagan of 1525 Washington Ave SE leaves Thursday for Mandcline at the Lake in Chicago to study for two years. A Mount Mercy junior college dramatic course graduate she has been active in local dramatic circles.

DeLores Jean Fay G Fagan Washington Ave Mandcline-at-the-Lake Cago Miss Fagan Mount Mercy Jun College

Marriage of Melba Wanamker and Jacob Specht

Melba Wanamker of Marengo and Jacob Specht of Cedar Rapids were married on July 19 in a Cedar Rapids area ceremony. The couple’s announcement appears in today’s notices.

Melba Waamker Marengo Jacob Specht Cedar Rapids

D. of I Convention Committee Meeting Planned

The Daughters of Isabella Our Lady of Perpetual Help unit holds a convention committee meeting Monday at 8 pm at the Montrose hotel.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cle, Daughters of Isabella Montrose Hotel

Murray son to begin sophomore year at Iowa College of Medicine

Edward Murray son of Dr and Mrs F G Murray of 1829 Banue NE departs to Iowa City for his sophomore year in the College of Medicine at the University of Iowa.

Edward Murray F. G. Murray Iowa College of Medicine Uiversity of Iowa

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Luncheon Hostess

Mrs J. M. Shields of 1813 Third Avenue SE will entertain the Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers' club with a 1 p.m. luncheon on Thursday. Assisting the hostess will be Mrs. Perry Jayne Mrs. Hugh Reid Mrs. R. E. Johnson and Mrs. G. B. Burgert.

J. M. Shields Third Avenue SE Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers’ Club Perry Jayne Hugh Reid R. E. Johnson G. B. Burgert

Service Circle planned picnic meeting of King's Daughters

The Service Circle of the King's Daughters will meet in Public Health Nursing Association rooms on Thursday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon. Miss Alma Hartz, director of the association, will speak during the business meeting.

The King's Daughters Public Health Nursing Association Alma Hartz Association

Richard Barrett Takes New Position at Maytag Hotel

Richard Barrett of 373 Twenty first Street SE has accepted a new position with the Maytag hotel in Newton.

Richard Barrett Twentyfirst Street Maytag Newton

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