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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1934

Page

13

Phoebe Nemecek Installed Rainbow Worthy Advisor

Phoebe Nemecek was installed as the new worthy advisor of Cedar Rapids Rainbow Curls of Assembly No 11 at a Saturday installation in the Masonic Hall. Betty Kiterman served as installing officer, with a large list of officers and supporters named, including Chi Omega sisters and past worthy advisor Betty Kitterman receiving the jewel.

Masonic Hal Phoebe Jane Nemecek Cedar Rapids Rainbow Curls Assembly No 11 Betty Kitterman Dorothea Dolson Jfermss Miia Nemecek Margaret Wattworthy Lucile Lawrence Chart Ima Palda Hope Helen Koouik Faith Katherine Zi Frvelva Zaweski Cora Hampton Pepe Badedri Helen Pyre Marion Love Charles Heaton Fairfax H F Breed Glen Pyle Marion Waser Jackson Lew Zalesky Floyd Thompson Chi Omega Elizabeth Jackson Lorraine Fisher The Muscatine Assembly Margaret McDonald Cedar Rapids Assembly

Mrs Snowdon Hosts Friday Night Club Dinner

Mrs Margaret Snowdon of 346 Woodland Drive hosted members of the Friday night club at the Hotel Roosevelt Friday evening. Covers were set for twenty at the dinner table.

Margaret Snowdon Woodland Hotel Roosevelt

Regular Friendly Club Meeting At Shaver Park

Members of the Friendly Club will hold their regular meeting Tuesday at 7 30 pm at Shaver Park Mrs C ide MacLain with staff members are asked to bring their own suppers for a steak fry at the park details mention forts at erdec and turseay unclear local tones indicate a small community gathering with plans and directions.

Shaver Park

Becomes Bride of Lowell Millburn

Miriam Van Sickle Miss Var Sickie wed Tuesday morning at Second Evangeelical Cedar Rapids. Bride's parents are Mr and Mrs H A Van Sickle. The Millburn couple plan to reside in Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Lowel F Millburn Miriam Var Sickie H A van Sickle Milburn

TM TM Club and Blue Triangle Host Dinner at YWCA

Members of the TM TM club and the Blue Triangle club of the YWCA met for dinner at the YWCA. Following the meal TM TM members gave a shower honoring Mrs Howard Helscher a former Miss Gladice Eggers and Mrs Harry Carr formerly Neva Francisco. Mrs Orian Hagerman a former Miss Dea Vorak was honored by fellow Blue Triangle members at a miscellaneous shower.

Blue Triangle Club Howard Helscher Gladice Eggers Harry Carr Neva Francisco Orian Hagerman Dea \Vorak

Mr and Mrs Mingo Celebrate Forty Third Wedding Anniversary

Miss Gads Mingo and Paul Mingo hosted a dinner at 915 L street SW honoring Mr and Mrs George Mingo on their forty third wedding anniversary. Guests included Ed Plummer John Stark J H Valliere Henry Mingo Raymond Mingo and family Frances Newcombe William Hoffey of Iowa City and their sons Dick Don and Pauw.

Gads Mingo Paul Mingo George Mingo L Street Mingo Ed Plummer John Stark J H Valliere Henry Mingo Raymond Mingo Bobby Frances Newcombe William Hoffey Iowa City Don and Pauw

Walther Lenges Hold Wiener Roast At Park Event

Members of the junior Walther lenge of Trinity Lutheran church gathered for a Wiener roast Thursday evening at Eims Park. Attendees included Edward Euken Robert Brown Robert Ben ecke Ralph Kropnenske Dale Kilecksee Theodore Wichman Richard Ford Martin Luther Edward Then Robert Kicksee Waldo Kreuter Edwin Timm Richard ten Gertrude Then Catherine Timm Alice Kulhavy France Euken Miranda Steffens Ruth Brammer Doris Luber Lorraine Trueblood Ruby Hartkemeyer Irene Mohme Arnold Brammer Paula Buls.

Trinity Lutheran Church Wiener Eims Park Edward Euken Robert Brown Robert Benecke Ralph Kropnenske Dale Kilecksee Theodore Wichman Richard Ford Martin Luther Edward Then Robert Kicksee Waldo Kreuter Edwin Timm Richard Ten Gertrude Then Catherine Timm Alice Kulhavy France Euken Miranda Steffens Ruth Brammer Doris Luber Lorraine Trueblood Ruby Hartkemeyer Irene Mohme Arnold Brammer Paula Buls

Mrs Hallinan Hosts Chapter GM Meeting at Home

Mrs M S Hallinan will host the chapter GM at her home 2415 Fifth Avenue SE on Monday at 7 30 pm. Members are asked to note the meeting place change. Assisting the hostess are Mrs George Krabbenhoft Mrs RG Aistin and Mrs Keith Young Moss Wee Bovack will review a motrophs of HCG Wells and rolls will be answered by Words I sprorounce.

M S Hallinan Feo Fifth Avenue SE George Krabbenhoft RG Aistin Keith Young Moss Wee Bovack

St James Pastorate Honors Rev Mr and Mrs Crumb

The Rev Mr and Mrs H A Crumb were honored by St James church members Friday evening. A welcome banner decorated the basement as guests gathered for a picnic supper and program.

ST. James Rs. Crumb H A Crumb St James Church Mr Crumb St James Ro J Butler George E Seeles Charles Neilson Frey Samers Fred Samek Trimbie Myr

Miss Slausen Hosts Shower for Mrs Miller After Marriage

A wedding shower at 256 Thirty-fifth Street SE honored Mrs William Miller. Guests included Mrs F S Maloney Miss Geraane Slausan and Miss Thema Vahn with many gifts. Bingo and bunco yielded prizes to Vianna Dahn Bessie Slausen William Miller and Mrs Chapman.

Miller Jor Baresh Thirty-fifth Street F .S Maloney Geraane Slausan Thema Vahn William Miller Bernice Lyon Doris Swenson Maud Shaw Beatrice Lyon Ruth Lundeen Katherine Bibby Dorothy Miller Virginia Shier Gladys Buresh Dorothy Scott Naomi Barlow Bessie Slausen George Tait Guy Curnett Richard Sears Harold Babcock Clarence Basterdway Helen Rush Chris Miller N. C Chapman W J . Miller M Lyon Vianna Dahn J R. Buresh M Kembler Bingo Bunco Chapman

Benjamin Franklin P A Opens Year With Talk At School

The Benjamin Franklin P A holds its first meeting of the year Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the school. Miss Ruby Byers is principal and speaker for the afternoon, discussing Community Ideals vs Community Standards of Education. Mrs S V Shonka is president for the coming year with officers including Mrs Charles E Irwin as vice president and Mrs A Zuercher as secretary.

Benjamin Franklin P . A Ruby Byers S. V. Shonka Charles E. Irwin A. Zuercher M Oo. Hanzilik Irwin Waller Hutchings Max Bromwell M Sopousek Carl Ettinger Henry Like

Miss Ann McMeel Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Miss Ann McMeel, who will marry Emmett Murphy of Fairfax on October 9, was honored Friday night at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Charles Farrell at 407 Seventh Street SW. Bridge and bunco games awarded prizes to several guests, with Velma Trachta winning first prize in bunco.

Ann McMeel Emmett Murphy Fairfax Charles Farrell Seventh Street Lyle G Hahn Dorothea Meyers Clarence Carter Bunco Velma Trachta Miss McMeel Harriet Olmstead Martha Rompert Rachel Clark William Radloff Marian van Fossen Peg Ciould Ursula McMeel Hahn Meyers Leone Lilly Trachta Dorothy Pitt Frances Halpin John Tasvier Carter

Marguerite Comnor and Fred Kriz wed at St John’s

Mise Marguerite Comnor of Me eehar ysep and Frederek J Kriz united in marriage Tuesday morning at St Johns. The Rev Wui re ONS Namaree ope formed the ceremony. Kaz 4s daughter of Mr ee Merteres HO Comper and Mr Kriz is son of Fred Kriz of Coral-

Mise Marguerite Comnor Meehar Ysep Frederek J Kriz Marare St John’s Uero Tshon Rey Wuire Et G Sreervaors Kaz 4S M’ Kriz Fred Kriz Coral

Troy Mills Bride Weds Glenn W Harmsten in First Reformed

Doris Carson of Troy Mills married Glenn W Harmsten of Cedar Rapids at noon Saturday in the First Reformed chapel with Rev Samuel Rakmer officiating. The couple were attended by Ernest Kosek and Ralph Carson. They plan a Lake Geneva honeymoon and home in Cedar Rapids after October 10.

C E. Carson Troy Mills Doris Glenn W. Harmsten Cedar Rapids F. J. Harmsten Chicago First Reformed Church Samuel Ramaker Ernest Kosek Ralph Carson Roosevelt Hotel Harmsten

Organizing Group of DAR to Hold Meeting

The first meeting of the organizing group of the DAR will be Friday at 2 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Frank W Orr 1808 First avenue E. Judge Herbert C. Ring will present an address on the Constitution. J Rhoads Treichler and Mrs P R Geyer listed as participants.

D. A R Frank W Orr First Avenue E Herbert C. Ring J Rhoads Treichler P. R Geyer

Kenwood P T A Elects Delegates and Sets Fall Activities

Kenwood P T A began the year's work with a meeting electing Mrs. M S Reeder and Mrs. M G Kehne as district conference delegates to be held in Dubuque Oct 12. Reeder the president welcomed members, and committee chairs were announced for the rummage sale Oct 5. The program featured a solo, readings, and a corsage for teachers and guests, with tea served afterward.

Kenwood P. T A M. S. Reeder M. G. Kehne Dubuque Kehne H L. Hinkle Harry Emerson Amos Scott Henriette Bures Scott

St Pauls Methodist Women Meet. Members Share Vacation Trips

The Business and Professional Women's class at St Pauls Methodist church held its first meeting of the year at Mrs Kofron's tea room Thursday evening with forty four members present. After the business session, members Illian Clark Leone Sutherland Helen Arduser Gladys Kelfer Mable Woodson and Elizabeth Bender spoke about their summer travels.

St Paul's Methodist Church

Story hour at Sixteenth Avenue library station

A story hour will be conducted at the Sixteenth Avenue library station Tuesday at 4 15 p.m.

Sixteenth Avenue Library

Darragh Daughter Enters Ames Institute in Iowa

He'en Darragh, daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Darragh, leaves for Ames Iowa to enter a two year program at the Iowa State Institute. Joan Fay of Chicago is also mentioned in connection with the event as the program progresses with plans for a revue.

He'en Darragh J W Darragh Iowa State Ames Joan Fay Chicago Jorepn Esfe Minn Wréoe

Sunshine Mission Fruit and Vegetable Reception Planned

The Sunshine Mission hosts its annual fruit and vegetable reception on October 3 at the Mission. Mission officials and the Women’s board led by Mrs. E. W LaPlant will entertain from 2 30 p m to 5 p m in the parlors on the second floor. Gifts of any kind are appreciated and the public is invited.

Sunshine Mission The Mission E. W LaPlant

Kensington Rebecca Alexander Tent to Meet at Mrs Hollom Home

Mrs George Hollom hosts the first fall Kensington of Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 Daughters of Union Veterans and Brass Button Study Club Wednesday afternoon. Miss Alma E Owens directs business and elections while Mrs W A Bergen arranges social events with assistants Mrs H F Kremme Mrs F W Mulson Mrs George Miller and Mrs Walter Krebs. All G A R members invited.

George Hollom Ninth Street SE Kensington Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Veterans of Brass Button Study Club Alma E. Owens W. A. Bergen H. F. Kremme F. W. Mulson George Miller Walter Krebs The

Daughters of Isabella Plan Back to School Party at Montrose

The Daughters of Isabella organize a Back to School party in the Mont Rose hotel's French room on Wednesday at 8 p.m. The event features boys and girls as guests, games, and refreshments. Chairwoman Mrs Monica Goodyear leads the committee with Miss Esther Hronek, Miss Gladyce Getz, and Miss Pauline Smid assisting.

Montrose Hotel Monica Goodyear Esther Hronek Gladyce Getz Pauline Smid

Haynes and Jacksons Return From Detroit Visit

Mr and Mrs Bert Haynes returned Friday from Detroit Michigan with Mr and Mrs A L Jackson Alberta Haynes Cedar Rapids Mrs Jackson had been entertaining with George Williams and his orchestra at the Oriole Terrace in Detroit They will spend a few days here before joining Mr Williams in Cleveland.

Bert Haynes Detroit Mich A. L. Jackson Jackson Alberta Haynes Cedar Rapids Oriole Terrace George Williams Mr. Willams Cleveland

Mrs S L French to Visit Dr Paul French Family

Mrs S L French of Washington Indiana will arrive Monday to stay a week with her son Dr Paul O French at 217 Parkcourt SE. Miss Mary French, Dr French’s sister, will join then travel to Freeport Indiana to visit another brother before returning for a visit here.

S. L. French Washington Paul O French Parkcourt SE Mary French Dr French Freeport

Valenta of Hollywood Visiting Cedar Rapids Parents

Ronald J Valenta formerly of Cedar Rapids is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs W A Valenta at 526 Fifth Street SE before traveling to Chicago for the World's Fair. He is general manager of Rainbow Realty Company in Hollywood California.

Ronald J Valenta Hollywood Cedar Rapids W. A. Valenta Fifth Street Chicago Valenta Rainbow Realty Company Calif

Couples class meeting at Barton home hosts program

The Couples class of the First Christian church held its monthly gathering at 1905 Park avenue SE Friday evening. After a brief business session a program of entertainment followed. The organizing committee included Mr and Mrs Barton, Mr and Mrs H D Wingert and Mr and Mrs W E Groepper.

First Christian Church Don Barton Park Avenue SE Barton H. D Wingert W. E. Groepper

Cedar chapter 184 to hold autumn party at Masonic hall

Cedar chapter No. 184 E. 5. invites members to an autumn party Tuesday evening at the Masonic hall. The program includes dancing and card games with prizes for winners. All members are welcome.

Masonic Hall

Trinity Methodist Division 2 Picnic Meeting

Division No 2 of Trinity Methodist Church will meet at 230 Highland Drive NW for a 1 p.m. Tuesday picnic luncheon. Mrs C Blodgett hosts with assistance from Mrs J R Wilson.

Trinity Methodist Division Trinity Methodist Church

Miss Inga Tapper Hosts A A U W Meeting at Cedar Rapids

Miss Inga Tapper of 348 Forest Drive SE will host the American Association of University Women opening meeting Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Luther Richman of Iowa State Teachers College will sing with Lillian Dresser as accompanist. A business session with Evelyn Street presiding precedes the program. richman a noted baritone with operatic and concert credentials, will perform a varied program. Members invited include eligible women and a host of officers and committee members.

Inga Tapper Forest Drive American Association of University Women Luther A. Richman Iowa State Teachers College Lillian Dresser Cedar Falls Evelyn Street Cedar Rapids Richman Cincinnati Opera Company Lutheran Redeemer Church Chicago Knox Presbyterian Church Cincinnati Waterloo Symphony Orchestra Cornell College Music Festival Mendelssohn Elijah Phi Delta Kappa Amadis Somervillette Samson Dunhill Clearmont Anon Somerville Frank V. Orr Tapper Nelle Erwin Martha Balcar A. A. Barlow John W. Barry, Jr John R. Battin George M Bird Harry EB. Boyd H. Brownlee

Birthday dinner honors Mrs Belle West at 72

Mrs Vance Newhouse hosted a dinner for Mrs Belle West's seventy second birthday at 1425 WN street SW. Twenty three relatives attended including Mr and Mrs N L West and Clifford McLain. The First Baptist church W W G held a Friday supper and business meeting with 23 members present. The Burlington October Baptist banquet was discussed and the next meeting will be at Eloise Heath's home on September 28.

Vance Newhouse Belle West West N. L. West Carl McLain Clifford B . West Virginia West Wilma Newbold Donald West Dorothy West James Newbold O. D. Newberry Devere Bert Newhouse W B. Newhouse First Baptist Church O. R. Patrick Burlington R. F Judson L. E. Varns Eloise Heath

Wednesday Social Club Opens Year With Picnic Luncheon

The Wednesday Social club begins the year with a picnic lunch at 1 pm on Wednesday at Mrs. M. F Cox's home 1812 Washington Avenue SE. Members should bring usual picnic items. Mrs. Cox will provide coffee cream and dessert.

M. F Cox Washington Avenue SE

Esther Reside Weds Everett Hansen in Waterloo Church

Miss Esther Reside daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Reside of Waterloo and Everett Hansen were married Sept 16 at Trinity American Church in Waterloo. The ceremony was led by Rev G E Melchert with vocal numbers by Mrs Clyde Welch and Mrs John Ray and organist Mrs George Timm. The bride wore a Carioca brown satin back crepe dress and pink rose bouquet. Attendants were Ruth Grebien as bridesmaid and Homer Peterson as best man. The newlyweds plan a Chicago wedding trip and will reside at 706 Dawson Street Waterloo after a dinner for 26 guests at the Reside home.

Esther Reside Frank Reside Waterloo Morley Everett Hansen Trinity American Church G. E. Melchert Clyde Welch John Ray George Timm Mendelssohn Ruth Grebien Homer Peterson West Waterloo High School Sophia Hansen East Waterloo High School Hansen Rath's Frank Jamison Anamosa Chauncy Clarence Lawson Chicago Dawson Street

Marriage Announcement Neva Fr Francisco to Harry J Carr

Mr and Mrs Fr Francisco of Newhall announce the marriage of their daughter Neva to Harry J Carr son of Mr and Mrs Joe Carr of Shellsburg. The ceremony was held at Galena Illinois on July 22 with Mr and Mrs Dan Stanton of Cedar Rapids attending. The couple will reside on a farm near Shellsburg.

Francisco Newhall Neva Harry J. Carr Joe Carr Shellsburg Galena Dan Stanton Cedar Rapids Carr

Miss Blanche Houser Enters University of Iowa Medical College

Miss Blanche Houser daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Houser of 1432 First Avenue W enters the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She is a graduate of Coc college.

Blanche Houser R. A Houser First Avenue W College of Medicine University of Iowa Miss Houser Coc College

Book club holds first dessert luncheon meeting

The group meets Tuesday at Mrs. Bruce West home 23270 Avenue NE. Mrs. Marvin Selden will review The Unfinished Cathedral by T. S. Stribling.

The Book Club Bruce West Avenue NE Marvin Selden T. S. Stribling

Cedar Rapids Teachers Association announces 13 committees

Ruth Griffith leads the Cedar Rapids Teachers Association for the coming year with Agnes Chaney as first vice president and Margaret Grier as second vice president. The 13 committees cover areas such as salary budgeting auditing ways and means legislative civic education publicity and more with named chairmen and representatives for each group.

Cedar Rapids Teachers’ Association Ruth Griffith Agnes Chaney Margaret Grier Olga Tapper Agnes Carlsen Bernice Pratt Ludlow Crane Lucille Powell Helen Dunn Faith McMurray Frances Owen Belle Hanson Margaret McKercher Katherine Munkhoff Leone Sutherland Ruth Webster Lilian Clark Winona McFarland Ruth Snyder Edith Lange Emily Matousek M. Eleanor Wilson Mabel de Woody Thelma Morton Hazel Harper Helen Murch Eva Byerly Helen Shoemaker Miriam Confare Elsie Cornely Jane Houghton Lillian Dinsdale Grace DeGroote Flower Miriam Silseth Lydia Snyder Sylvia Chada Mutual Benefit Lenora Beggs Florence Leiter Lucille Pogge Insurance Department Agnes Robertson Elsie Propst Helen Arduser Ella Harding Aure White

Czech Fine Arts supper postponed due to weather

The picnic supper planned by the Czech Fine Arts society to be held Sunday at Sokol lodge has been indefinitely postponed because of inclement weather.

Czech Fine Arts Society Sokol Lodge

Thirteenth Birthday Dinner Hosted by Bob Warren

Bob Warren celebrated his thirteenth birthday with a dinner at his home on Fifth Avenue Southeast. He entertained friends Friday evening and then played games after the meal.

Bob Warren M. R. Warren Fifth Avenus SE

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Meeting Announcement

The Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club will meet Thursday at Mrs. Arthur Huntington's home 1946 Fifth Avenue SE. A luncheon will be served at 1 pm. Assistant hostesses will be Mesdames William Hughes Harry Palmer and R D Stary.

Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club Arthur Huntington Fifth Avenue SE William Hughes Harry Palmer R. D. Stary

Three Mile Bay Man Visits City with Friends and Relatives

Charles L. Selter of Three Mile Bay New York is visiting the city alongside friends and relatives.

Charles L. Selter Three Mile Bay, N.Y City

Bridge Socials A. A. Schmidt Hosts In Delhi

Delhi notices report Mrs. A. A. Schmidt entertained at bridge Wednesday with high score by Mrs. Jay Reid and no prize to Mrs. P. A. Jar ahi. Mr and Mrs. J. H. Engel hosted at bridge. Mrs. Bernice White hosted the S. S. Bridge club on Thursday.

A. A. Schmidt Jay Reid P. A. Jarahi J. H. Engel Bernice White S. S. Bridge Club

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