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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1934
Page
3
Cedar Rapids bridge enthusiasts gather at the Country club for three tournaments today. About thirty luncheon reservations at 12 30 precede the rubber bridge event. The afternoon guest day session begins at 1 45 with silver cups for winners, and evening play starts at 8 with prizes for high scorers. Out-of-town groups expected. about sixty members had Sunday meals.
Mrs. James McCutcheon of Mount Vernon formerly Miss Ruth Lynch was honored at a luncheon Saturday hosted by Mrs. H L De Young at Grandview apartments. Guests included Mrs C J Lynch Jr Mrs Q S Imes Mrs J C Lick Miss Louise Safley and Miss Malvina McKenna with out of town guest Miss Florence Reams of Newton.
Miss Elizabeth Ely, senior and president of college government, and Miss Helen Ely, active in clubs, return to Scripps College at Claremont, California. The Ely sisters are daughters of Mr and Mrs John J Ely of Seattle. Mrs A C Stewart and Mrs Percy Smith return home from a three day visit in Chicago.
The regular September meeting of the Junior League will be held Tuesday at the Hotel Montrose. The card will meet at 1 30 p.m. and the general meeting will follow at 2 p.m.
David H. Brown son of Mr and Mrs J Brown left Saturday for Ithaca New York to enter Cornell University for his freshman year.
Guests of Mrs. Charles W. Boegel at the Boegel home during the executive board meeting of the state federation of music clubs here Saturday included Mrs. Louis Bolton of Des Moines, federation president, and Mrs. Carl Ristvedt of Davenport, past president.
Tirzah society hosts a card party in Moose hall Tuesday at 2 00 PM with games of 500 and prizes. Mitzi ngenbuel and Alice Lenway supervise. Social Aiders meet Mrs Lon Wallace 1914 Ninth street BW Tuesday at 7 30 PM. VFW Industrial Society sews Tuesday afternoon at Mercy hospital. Cedar Rapids AOUW lodge 278 meets at Moose hall Tuesday evening. Cedar Rebekah Lodge holds regular meeting Wednesday at Veterans hall followed by a card party with refreshments.
Esther Rohrbacher becomes Mrs. Fred Henson before her marriage on Saturday afternoon. She is the daughter of Mrs. Rose Rohrbacher. The Hensons will be at home after October 7 at 713 Fifth Street SE.
Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Howe of California, wintering in Cedar Rapids, were honored at a Sunday dinner hosted by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Michael. The event marked their 53rd wedding anniversary with guests from Troy Mills Center Point Marion Alburnett and Cedar Rapids.
Miss Mable Armstrong has returned after a summer spent in Baltimore Maryland where she visited with her brother.
Miss Lucille Cain’s upcoming marriage to F E Buckner spurred a Friday afternoon party hosted by Mrs J P Howe at 1839 Fourth Avenue SE. Guests from Cedar Rapids Anamosa Springville Marion attended a gift presentation game awarding prizes to Mrs Everett Anderberg and Mrs A A Rockwell, followed by luncheon.
Sally Ann Carringer daughter of Mr and Mrs W V Carringer Jr honored at a party for her second birthday. Guests received novelty balloons and balls and enjoyed refreshments. A large cake with animal crackers and two candles topped the decorated table in yellow and green. The guest of honor received many gifts from friends Joan Sydney Stemlar Betty Ann Willenberg Pauline Ann and James Arthur Michalicek and Mrs N W Robertson Mrs William Willenberg and Mrs Arthur Michalicek.
Mrs Earl M Garman honored guest at dinner hosted by Misses Selma Rose Addie Phillipson and Alice Phillipson at Mrs Michel's tea room Marion Colors pink rose green carried through flowers tapers favors Bridge after dinner prizes to Mrs Luglan Mrs Donald and Mrs Garman Gift presented to Mrs Garman
Mrs J E Schurrtz hosted a shower for her sister Mrs J N Deets at 623 Fourteenth Street SE. Bunco provided entertainment with Arlene Ortman winning high and Harold Antles low. a Dutch luncheon followed prepared by Mrs A Radeke and Mrs O E Wichmann.
Irene Douglas circle of King's Daughters will meet Wednesday at 1 pm at 1836 Washington avenue SE for a luncheon and business session. Delegates to the state convention at Perry on Oct 4 5 6 will be elected with Mrs W A Leefers and Mrs H K Focht assisting Mrs Janecek.
Mildred Zitek and Emil Nemec were married at St. Wenceslaus church in Ely with Rev. Valentine Hlubek officiating. The couple, their wedding party, and guests celebrated with a breakfast at the Zitek home and a dance at the Z. C. B. J. hall.
At a Polk PTA executive meeting the chairmen for the coming year were appointed. Members include Miss Inga Tapper principal, Mrs L J Vondracek president, Mrs Robert Safely vice president, Mrs C G Hover secretary, Mrs E A Hansen membership chair, and Mrs V L Spohn finance chair. New heads cover hospitality librarian publicity health publications study groups and historian. The first general meeting is at the school October 9 at 2 30 PM.
The Gazette reports the club begins its third year at a meeting scheduled for Saturday despite the story noting the club is starting its twenty third year. The latter statement is correct.
Louise Leibert circle of King's Daughters will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. with Mrs. M Sopousek at 1836 Washington avenue SE for luncheon and a regular business meeting. Assisting the hostess will be Mrs. Walter Miller and Mrs. Owen Tisdale.
The Cedar Rapids Hard of Hearing League holds its weekly meeting at president P. M. Saltner's home at 1952 Fifth Avenue SE Tuesday at 7 30 p m. After the lesson hour the board of directors will meet for a brief business session. All past and new members and others are invited.
Van Vechten Guild of the Peoples Church will gather Tuesday at 1 p.m. in church parlors for a luncheon and program followed by a business meeting.
The State Federation of Music Clubs held its executive board meeting at Coe College library to plan new Iowa contests. The biennial and junior contests, plus a four prize national finals format, were outlined with entries due February 15, 1935. The federation aims to expand publication efforts and sponsor a book on Iowa composers.
No woman can be through the season happily without one or two simple frocks. The model shows tailored simplicity with a neat trim chic. The yoke is pointed in the back with front double points and a single button between them. Collar sleeves skirt fit well in sizes 14 16 18 20 32 34 36 33.
A 1934 Amos Parrish feature notes improvements in fall styles for fuller figures. Exaggerated shoulders fade, contrasting trims slim the look, fur collars soften, and necklines stay graceful yet forgiving. Dark tones improve concealment while coat dresses remain key for ease and fit.
The Gazette Pattern Department offers 16 and 40 and 42 patterns with 2 percent yardage fabric and step by step sewing instructions. Send 15 cents for pattern sample and 25 cents for book and pattern together to The Gazette Pattern Department, 243 West 17th Street, New York City.
The nature and garden department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club will meet Thursday at 1 pm at the club home for a luncheon. Hostesses are Mrs. Donald McKinlay, Mrs. B. Harrington, Mrs. L. L. Owen, and Mrs. Henry J. Hromek. Mrs. C. C Filodin will speak on Origin and Distribution of Birds.
Verne E Noble Jr son of Mr and Mrs Verne E Noble formerly of 2031 Park Avenue SE has returned to Iowa City to continue studies at the University of Iowa.
Mrs. Amelia O'Hara of Chicago was honored at a Sunday reunion at Ellis Park. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Ang and family of Tipton, Albert Lang of Tipton, Mr and Mrs Eddie Bell and children of Bennett, Mr and Mrs Bernard Lang and son Frederic of Cedar Rapids, plus Mrs O'Hara.
The Van Buren study group holds its first meeting of the year Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs. A H Schluntz 340 Fourteenth avenue SW.
Mr and Mrs R L Ebel hosted guests at 1059 Seventeenth Street NE over the weekend. Attending were Mr and Mrs J G Frank from La Porte City and their daughter Miss Helen Frank of Cedar Falls.
Mr and Mrs F J Petraneck announce the marriage of their daughter Maxine to Melvin Wessel son of Mr and Mrs E H Wessel of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony occurred May 20 at Anamosa. Mrs Wessel was hosted at a recent miscellaneous shower.
Mrs John Anderson and six helpers entertained Circle No 1 at Central Park Presbyterian Friday afternoon. Twenty eight members and two guests attended a luncheon served at quarter tables with garden flowers. Mrs McWilliams led the monthly meeting and plans for an old fashioned quilting bee at Mrs H D Doolittles were discussed.
The Areme circle of Cedar chapter Order of Eastern Star hosts a Friday afternoon event in honor of Mrs. Edith Godden worthy matron at the Cedar chapter home Mrs W E Lamey 353 Park Ter race BE invites past presidents and Cedar chapter members to attend
Mr and Mrs Joseph Hart 511 Ninth Street NW were honored Sunday by friends at their home for their twenty third anniversary. Guests included Charles Bohac W J Valenta James Homouz James Krob Henry Vyskocil Pnovsky Joseph Liskovosky John Matias Vince Pecina Milo Pecina Jerry Sip and Joseph Jun with card games and a gift presentation.
Mrs J F Kitma of 721 Avenue NE entertained at a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter Ellen turning nine. Fourteen guests enjoyed games and later refreshments.
Milwaukee Road Women’s club executive committee votes not to fill the office of president general left vacant by the late Mrs. H. E. By.
The Cedar Rapids chapter reports Mrs. Carpenter Kendall of Chicago, vice president general, will assume acting president duties temporarily out of respect for Mrs. Byram mother of the railroad board chair and club organizer.
Veterans of the Fighting Third U S Cavalry met at the OC A Nelson farm in Munterville for their first annual reunion. Officers elected include Cc P Reynolds Des Moines commander G I Benes Chicago vice commander Ed Shoemaker Cedar Rapids adjutant T G Mason Cedar Rapids quartermaster C A Nelson Munterville chaplain George Lentner Ottumwa sergeant at arms William Morgan Hedrick color sergeant and K H O Kavapagh Chicago historian.
New Yorkers dubbed a Roger's Chop House bartender on Park Row as The Only William He originated cocktails named Angel's Kiss Maiden's Prayer and Corpse Reviver His fame tied to iconic prewar cocktail lore and New York drink culture
City council authorized Fire Chief Emil Kohout to prepare specifications for two 750 gallon capacity fire trucks and to solicit bids. No bond issuance procedures were begun yet. Kohout will make recommendations on the truck type after studying various makes.
A list of daily items includes Baked Hash Baked Browned Sweet Potatoes Bread Apple Butter Vegetable Salad Baked Date Puddings Lemon Sauce Coffee. The short menu presents a simple sequence of dishes and beverages for the day.
A jumble of recipe fragments lists baked dishes with potatoes sweet and savory, vegetable salads, and custards. The text also notes Fraunce's Tavern in Manhattan as the sons of the revolution headquarters and a Brooklyn cottage at Avenue V and Sixty third street, une marked but older.
An advertisement touts Gold Medal Haar lem Oil Capsules as a harmless way to flush poisons and acids, reduce bladder irritation, and stop getting up at night. It lists other kidney and bladder symptoms such as burning, backache, leg cramps, and puffy eyes with no medical qualifications.
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