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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1936

Page

14

Community Concert Association Opens Member Campaign

The Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association opened its 1936 37 season membership drive at a Montrose hotel dinner. James Franken presided as 100 workers and officers outlined goals to reach 1 200 members by 9 p m Saturday or earlier if achieved. Local residents gain eligibility while ticketing details and campaign instructions were announced. Prominent artists include Lawrence Tibbett Toscha Seidel Ethel Bartlett Rae Robertson. Campaign HQ in Montrose lobby. information dial 27832.

Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association Crystal Room Montrose Hotel James Franken Arthur Wisner Community Concert Service Dorothea Fitch Franken Clark Beems Alice Inskeep Fitch Cedar Rapids Association Lawrence Tibbett Rooss Ballet Ethel Bartlett Rae Robertson Toscha Seidel

Arthur Collins Hosts Bridge Party For Warriner Guests

Mr and Mrs Arthur Collins of 1720 Sixth Avenue SE entertain twelve guests Tuesday evening at their home in honor of Mr and Mrs Robert Warriner of Palisades Park New Jersey. Guests include Mrs William P Ellwood of Cleveland Ohio and the Warriners are visiting Mr and Mrs T R Warriner of 316 Forest Drive SE.

Arthur Collins Sixth Avenue SE Robert Warriner Palisades Park N. J Warriner T. R. Warriner Forest Drive William P. Ellwood Cleveland, O

Delta Delta Delta Honors Actives At Coe College Picnic

Tri Delta alliance will entertain freshman and sophomore Tri Delt members at Coe College. A picnic is planned for Tuesday night at Bever Park with committee in charge including Mrs. C. D. Hedberg chairman Mrs. G. M. Bird Mrs. W. F. Protzman and Miss Margaret Sundberg.

Delta Delta Delta Alliance Tri-Delt Sorority Coe College Bever Park C. D. Hedberg G. M. Bird W. F. Protzman Margaret Sundberg

Miss Leona Newhouse and Robert Marechal Tie Home Wedding

Miss Leona Newhouse of Cedar Rapids and Robert Marechal of San Francisco Calif were united in marriage at the bride's parents home Saturday at 7 p.m. The bride wore a blue lace gown and carried talisman roses. Mrs Marechal was attended by her sister Miss Dolores Newhouse and Don Newhouse was best man.

Leona Newhouse Cedar Rapids Robert Marechal San Francisco Calif

Cedar Rapids Junior Hadassah Sets Fall Meeting

Miss Ruth Kushner president of Cedar Rapids Junior Hadassah invites members to a fall meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Montrose hotel. The organization is the Cedar Rapids chapter of Young Women’s Zionist group of America.

Ruth Kushner Cedar Rapids Junior Hadassah Young Women’s Zionist Organization of America Montrose Hotel

Local women to attend Iowa Federation council meeting

Seven Cedar Rapids club women will travel to Des Moines for the fall Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs session at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Attendees include Mrs. W. R. Foor president of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club and six other members including Mrs. F. W. Damour and Mrs. F. C. Kellogg.

Cedar Rapids Club Des Moines Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Fort Des Moines W. R. Foor Cedar Rapids

Mrs Ramsey Hosts Luncheon For Mrs Conrad Before Winter Trip

Mrs J C Ramsey hosted a luncheon at her 1753 B Avenue NE home in honor of Mrs F J Conrad of 1749 B Avenue NE. Mr and Mrs Conrad plan a winter in Keosauqua. Guests included Mrs A H Mott, Mrs W H Allbright, Mrs M D De Woody, Mrs J W Houser, Mrs J J McElrath, Mrs Margaret Cress, Mrs A A Fahlbusch, and Mrs Charles E Roberts.

J. C. Ramsey B Avenue NE F. J. Conrad Mr. Conrad Keosauqua Conrad A. H. Mott W. H. Allbright M. D. de Woody J. W. Houser J. J. McElrath

Miss Helen Cook Weds Edward Kadlee at Mt Carroll Illinois

Miss Helen E Cook daughter of R L Cook and Edward F Kadlee married Saturday in Mt Carroll Illinois Rev R H Leitner of the Baptist church officiated Mr and Mrs Kadlee were attended by Mr and Mrs Louis Buresh of Swisher Mrs Kadlee a graduate of Iowa State Teachers College Phi Sigma Phi sorority employed by Collins Radio Co Kadlee a University of Iowa graduate Pi Kappa Alpha affiliated and employed by Wilson and Co as purchasing agent They plan a Wisconsin Dells trip and will home in Cedar Rapids

Helen E Cook R. L. Cook Edward F. Kadlee Mt. Carroll Ill R. H. Leitner The Baptist Parsonage Louis Buresh Swisher Kadlee Iowa State Teacher’s College Phi Sigma Phi Sorority Collins Radio Company

Dorothy Colgan Honored At Personal Shower In Afton

Miss Dorothy Colgan was feted at a personal shower hosted by Mrs Aileen Blackwell Mrs Alice Colgan and Mrs William Tiedge at Colgan home 1056 Third Avenue SE The upcoming wedding to Dewey Cummins is set for Saturday at 7 45 a m at Immaculate Conception Church Games Bunco and prizes awarded to Mesdames George Hannah L T Cummins and Mary Hurych A large group of friends and relatives attended including Leona Mohrbach Bernice Blin Luella Gisel Violet Cheney and many Colgan relatives and neighbors.

Aileen Blackwell Alice Colgan William Tiedge Dorothy Colgan Miss Colgan Third Avenue SE Dewey Cummins Immaculate Conception Church Bunce George Hannah L. T. Cummins Mary Hurych Leona Mohrbach Bernice Blin Luella Gisel Violet Cheney Margaret Florence Hughes Marguerite Forney Gertrude Flaherty Betty Pierce Mary Ethel Hurych Margaret Colgan George Stewart Robert Gilchrist L. H. Lucas John Taggert Ellery Whitmer James McSwiggan Don Colgan Charles Colgan Guerin Cronkhite

Grace Walpole Circle Sets Day Nursery Plan for Sunshine Mission

Grace Walpole circle of the Kings Daughters met Monday with Mrs. R I Horton for a dessert luncheon. The circle voted to continue the day nursery project at the Sunshine Mission. Delegates elected for the district convention in Davenport on October 7 were Mesdames Harold Ross H N Graves and John Fortune with alternates Mesdames H J Chadima and Harold Skinner. Mrs J M Milhon attended as a guest.

Grace Walpole The King’s Daughters R. I. Horton Sunshine Mission Harold Ross H. N. Graves John Fortune Davenport H. J. Chadima Harold Skinner J. M. Milhon

Societal Dinner Hosts Beta Phi Alpha Alumnae Event

Mrs Louis H Sila hosted Beta Phi Alpha sorority alumnae at the monthly dinner on Monday evening at 921 Twenty first street SE. Assisting hostess was Miss Alma Ture chek. Attending were Elaine Graham Jean Wells pledges of Coe college chapter and Mrs Ben Van Evera Mrs For rest Allen of Iowa City. Mrs Allen spoke about her trip to Mexico after the dinner.

Louis H. Sila Twentyfirst Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Alma Turechek Elaine Graham Jean Wells Coe College Ben van Evera Forrest Allen Iowa City

Stodola Filipi Tie The Knot In Immaculate Conception Ceremony

Lucille Stodola and Edwin Filipi wed in a single ring ceremony at Immaculate Conception church attended by about 400 guests. The bride wore white velvet with a long train and carried orchids. Reception followed at the church with a Roosevelt hotel breakfast for 100. The couple will reside at 1435 Second Avenue SE after October 22.

Lucille Stodola Mary Stodola Second Avenue SE Edwin Filipi Joseph Filipi J Street Immaculate Conception Church John M. Molloy Filipi Joseph Regan Paul Calhoun Waterloo William J. Stewart Walter de Silva Frank Hird Leonore Rennekamp Charles Seda Mary Leo Roosevelt Hotel

Bailey Family Reunion Travel to Fairfield

Mr and Mrs F W Bailey and Mr and Mrs F W Bailey Jr of Cedar Rapids with Mr and Mrs W J Kuiper and Mrs Lena Bailey of Marion drove to Fairfield Sunday to attend the Bailey family reunion.

F. W. Bailey F. W. Bailey, Jr Cedar Rapids W. J. Kuiper Lena Bailey Marion Fairfield Bailey

Mayflower Chapter D A R Holds Luncheon and Plans Year

Miss Katherine Franken regent entertained the Mayflower chapter board and standing committee chairmen at a luncheon at her home on Hillcrest drive. Miss Elizabeth Bender spoke on the Community House recreational program after the meal. Plans for the coming year were set at a board meeting. The first fall chapter meeting will be a luncheon Friday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. Carl D. Thomas.

Katherine Franken Mayflower Hillcrest Drive Asters Elizabeth Bender Miss Bender J. Rhoades Treichler E. O. Coffing Margaret Wenger Fred J. Kluss C. W. Perkins F. L. Diserens George M. Newland Dolores Storrs Wells C. Peck J. C. Milner Carl D. Thomas

Engagement of Miss Nellieve Rorah and Lumir K Peckosh

Miss Nellieve Rorah of Marion and Lumir K Peckosh of Oxford Junction announced their engagement at Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi meeting at the Montrose hotel. The wedding is planned for October 1 at Immaculate Conception church. The district meeting is set for October 24 with Lambda chapter as hostesses.

Nellieve Rorah Marion Lumir K. Peckosh Oxford Junction Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Montrose Hotel Immaculate Conception Church Ada Vedder

Miss Erma Hofferber to Wed This Fall in Fall Wedding

Miss Freda Hofferber hosted a shower Thursday night in her sister Erma Hofferber’s honor as she plans a fall marriage to Wilfrid Popperius. Bridge and banco prizes went to Gertrude Morgan Evelyn Wood Marjorie Gephart and Mrs Smith.

Freda Hofferber Erma Hofferber Wilfrid Popperius Gertrude Morgan Evelyn Wood Marjorie Gephart Mrs. Smith Adeline Fieseler Leona Heil Dorothy Eckert Evelyn Eileen Wood Helen McManes Janette Wright W. McAllister Smith

Fourth Birthday Honors Sally Ann Carringer at Home

Sally Ann Carringer celebrated her fourth birthday with a party at her home on Grande avenue SE. Guests included Betty Ann Willenberg Patricia Ann Smith Kay Harbert Donald Carringer John Stemlar Edward Mersh Jerry Harbert Mrs J Leo Smith and Mrs N W Robertson.

Sally Ann Carringer W. V. Carringer, Jr Grande Avenue SE Betty Ann Willenberg Patricia Ann Smith Kay Harbert Donald Carringer John Stemlar Edward Mersh Jerry Harbert J. Leo Smith N. W. Robertson

Mrs. J. L. Carver Leaves For Chicago Visit

Mrs. J. L. Carver departed Tuesday on the streamline train to Chicago to visit her brother Howard J. Cunning, his wife, and their family.

J. L. Carver Streamline Chicago Howard J. Cunning Mrs. Cunning

Broussard Leaves for University of Minnesota

Mrs Grace Broussard hosted a wiener roast at 602 Fifteenth Avenue SW in honor of her son John Broussard who left Sunday to attend the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Grace Broussard Fifteenth Avenue SW John Broussard University of Minnesota Minneapolis

Mizpah Circle Meets at Mrs Newman Home

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters met Friday at the home of Mrs E A Newman. Devotions were led by Mrs E L Miller. The afternoon was spent in sewing.

Mizpah King’s Daughters E. A. Newman E. L. Miller

St Patrick’s class honors Miss Wieneke at farewell party

Miss Gladyce Wieneke of 628 Avenue NW soon moves to Havre Montana was honored at a surprise farewell party hosted by St Patrick’s high school senior class at the R Henderson home 229 Johnson Ave NW. A prize banco game followed with Miss Margaret Grady and Dick Lattner winning. Other attendees included several Misses and Messrs including Charlotte Kinney Rita Klassen Clara Satik Vera Franklin Maureen Sullivan and Joe Marsh Marvin Simmons Bill Driscoll and Rollo Carnes.

Gladyce Wieneke Avenue NW Havre, Mont St. Patrick’s High School R. F. Henderson Johnson Avenue NW Miss Wieneke Banco Margaret Grady Dick Lattner Charlotte Kinney Rita Klassen Clara Marie Satik Vera

Willmott Reunion Elects Officers in Waubeek Area

The annual Willmott reunion was held in Willmott Grove east of Waubeek. Fay Hart was named president with Ralph Hart as vice president and Ruby Stark secretary treasurer. A program committee includes Myrtle Hart Goldie Walmutt and Rollo Wright. The next reunion is set for Sept 5 1937 with many Willmott family members in attendance from Waukee Prairieburg Central City Coggon Williamsburg Marion Springville Cedar Rapids and Mt Vernon.

Willmott Willmott Grove Waubeek Fay Hart Ralph Hart Ruby Stark Myrtle Hart Goldie Walmutt Rollo Wright Thomas Willmott Frank Willmott Charles Willmott Ben Willmott Prairieburg Bertha Hoat Central City George Willmott Ray Bickel Coggon Freeman Stark Williamsburg Mt. Vernon Ione Willmott Howard Funk Marion Earl and Mary Knapp Springville Darlene Willmott Cedar Rapids

Sigmund Family Reunion Held at Ellis Park

The annual Sigmund family reunion took place at Ellis Park on Sunday. Attendees included Albert Schatzel and family, Ray Hutchins and family, Henry Sigmund and daughter, Harmon Sigmund, Edna Smith, Carl Schatzel and Paul Esling, Roy Schatzel, Charles Kempf and family, Maxine Miller, Anna Sigmund Selway, Harry Woodcox and Earl Dickinson, John Sigmund, Joseph J. Sigmund, George P. Sigmund and families, and Isabelle Sigmund, all from Cedar Rapids or nearby areas.

Sigmund Ellis Park Albert Schatzel Ray Hutchins Henry Sigmund Harmon Sigmund Edna Smith Central City Carl Schatzel Paul Esling Roy Schatzel Waubeek Charles Kempf Muscatine Maxine Miller Benton, Wis Anna Sigmund Selway Miles City Mont Harry Woodcox Earl Dickinson John Sigmund Joseph J. Sigmund George P. Sigmund Isabelle Sigmund Cedar Rapids

Harris couple marks silver wedding at SW home party

Mr and Mrs Earl Harris of 409 First Street SW celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a Saturday evening party hosted by Mr and Mrs Ralph Briles of 713 Third Street SW. Mrs Harris father Carl Theilen of Los Angeles was a special guest.

Earl Harris First Street Ralph Briles Third Street Harris Carl Theilen Los Angeles Calif

Wakitatina Camp Fire Elects Officers

The Wakitatina Camp Fire group of St. Pauls church met Monday night and elected Helen Libal president Marjorie Harris vice president Joan Kadavy secretary Doris Smith treasurer and Phyllis Horak scribe. Next Monday the group will have a picnic supper.

Wakitatina St. Paul’s Church Helen Libal Marjorie Harris Joan Kadavy Doris Smith Phyllis Horak

Reverend McElliott Visits Mrs Byrnes in Dubuque

The Rev. T. W. McElliott of St. Patrick's church in Dubuque visits his aunt Mrs. Nelle Byrnes at 719 B avenue NE Monday.

T. W. McElliott St. Patrick’s Church Dubuque Nelle Byrnes B Avenue NE

Boal and Thompson Bride at Bethany Congregational Church

Miss Opal Boal daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Boal and Lyle L. Thompson son of Mrs. Florence Thompson were married by Rev. J. E. Waery at the bride's home in a Sunday ceremony. The bride wore a white Fleurett crepe gown with orange blossom cap and ivory veil. Emory Tylee served as matron of honor. The couple will reside at 2420 Johnson Avenue Northwest.

Opal Boal F. C. Boal Johnson Avenue Lyle L. Thompson Florence Thompson Independence J. E. Waery Bethany Congregational Church Emory Tylee Thompson Johnson Avenue NW

Waponita Camp Elects Officers At St Pauls Church

The Waponita Camp Fire group met at St Pauls church on Monday and elected officers Darlene Owen as president Nedra Mc Nabney secretary treasurer and Mary Jo Studer as scribe. They discussed plans for fire makers rank and sewing honors work.

Waponita St. Paul’s Church Darlene Owen Nedra McNabney Mary Jo Studer

Johnsons Visit Maywood Guests at Mason Home

Mr and Mrs A R Johnson of Maywood Illinois were weekend guests in the home of A I Mason at 1753 C avenue northeast.

A. R. Johnson Maywood, Ill A. I. Mason C Avenue NE

Mr and Mrs B Abraham Return From Two-Week Trip

Mr and Mrs B Abraham have returned after a two weeks trip in the Black Hills and Canada.

Mrs. B. Abraham Black Hills Canada

Mrs. Mohrbacher Visits Relative in Long Beach Home

Mrs. Peter Mohrbacher of Long Beach California is visiting at the home of her mother Mrs. Joe Easker.

Peter Mohrbacher Long Beach, Calif Joe Easker

Mrs Worthington Street Plans Three Week Duluth Trip

Mrs Worthington Street of 1724 Avenue NW leaves Monday for Duluth Minnesota where she will stay for three weeks.

Davenport Townsend Club Wins First On Float In Parade

Davenport Townsend club No. 3 won first prize for best float in the Townsend parade held Monday afternoon. Second prize went to Lisbon club No. 1, while Clinton club received no prize. N H B Elliott introduced E. J. Speake of the national headquarters as principal speaker at a Monday rally in the coli seum. Banner Howard presided. Prayer led by E. A. Clark. A song honored F. M. Beltz, president of Townsend club No. 3, Cedar Rapids, killed in a highway 161 crash near the North Western viaduct after midnight Friday. quartet Luther Fuhrmeister Milo Sedlacek Joe Topinka Ray Coward performed.

Davenport Townsend Club Townsend Lisbon Clinton Club H.B Townsend Club No. 3 Cedar Rapids Highway 161 North Western Viaduct Luther Fuhrmeister Milo Sedlacek Joe Topinka Ray Coward

Manchester man fined for reckless driving collision

Ed Huntsinger of Manchester was fined 5 and costs after a reckless driving charge in justice court. He struck an automobile owned by J. M. Jones and Sons driven by salesman E. E. Boone southeast of Manchester. Both cars overturned. Huntsinger had no insurance.

Manchester Ed Huntsinger John M. Brayton Herbert W. Jennings Huntsinger J. M. Jones and Sons of E. E. Boone Boone

Osteopaths Honor Dr and Mrs T L Lange at Pot Luck

Drs B H and Hulda Rice hosted Linn County Osteopathic Society members and wives for a pot luck dinner in honor of Dr and Mrs T L Lange who recently moved here from Clinton. A social hour preceded a short meeting by the doctors.

B. H. and Hulda Rice Third Avenue SE Linn County Osteopathic Society T. L. Lange Clinton

Langes Hear Talk On The Thyroid At Club Meeting

The club session honored the Langes with a Monday event attended by Dr. and Mrs. S. B. Miller Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Beaven Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Hinton Dr. Zoa May Munger Dr. S. A. Helebrant and Dr. and Mrs. Paul O. French. The next meeting is scheduled for next month with Dr and Mrs S B Miller hosting and officers to be elected and yearly plans discussed.

Son of Former Local Folk Winner In Janesville Contest

Glen Mally aged 3, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mally of Janesville Wisconsin former Cedar Rapids residents, was named senior prince in a Janesville baby beauty contest and received a gold and silver loving cup. Mrs. John Mally is Verna Harrington daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E L Harrington now of Chicago. Mr. Mally is with the Janesville fire department.

Glen Mally John Mally Janesville Wis Cedar Rapids Verna Harrington E. L. Harrington Chicago Mally Fred Mally Seventh Street Janesville City

WPA waterworks grant approved for Oelwein project

Approval of a WPA waterworks project in Oelwein includes a 21150 dollar grant announced Monday from officials in Washington. The plan aims to improve municipal water facilities and infrastructure for the city.

Oelwein

Grinnell Fellowship Club elects Ruth Mowitt president

Grinnell fellowship club met Monday and elected Mrs Ruth Mowitt as president.

Grinnell Grinnell Fellowship Club Ruth Mowitt

Folger's Drip Grind Delivers Rich Smooth Coffee

Mrs J W Brown of Clinton Okla says Folger's Drip Grind transformed her cooking by making coffee with a rich balanced flavor. Thousands report finding the right knack with Folger's and enjoying a mellower taste that pleases all.

Folgers Folger’s Folger Mrs. J. W. Brown Clinton Oklo Mrs. Brown

P T A Meetings in Cleveland and Surrounding Areas

The Cleveland P T A executive committee will meet at the school Thursday at 2 30 p m. Fillmore P T A will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m with a social hour and refreshments provided by the executive board. Edgewood No 1 Mothers club meets Wednesday at the school 2 p m to discuss plans for the year followed by a social hour.

The Cleveland P.T.A Fillmore P.T.A Edgewood Mother’s Club

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