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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1937

Page

15

Younger Set Honors Miss Curtis at Cedar Rapids Club

Enos Curtin and daughter Miss Sheva Curtin visited Cedar Rapids County Club amid a Younger Set gathering en route to the west coast. Guests included Miss Marianne Cores and several others. Curtis and her father planned to continue their western trip Friday. Denison death call drew Mrs Beems and family home. College club meets Saturday at 1:15 pm at the Averills residence.

Ravelers Cedar Rapids Vistors West Coast New York City Enos Curtin Miss Sheva Curtin Mr Curtin Hs Dancee M Curtins Curan Cut Carin Thursdey Affar Marianne Cores Salter Patricia Graves Betty Gage Jack Cockes Bill Laitner Bill McPartland Rebel Curtis

Birthday Party Honors Mary Lou Podzimek

Mrs. Ralph Podzimek hosted a Wednesday party at 421 Twenty second Street NE for her daughter Mary Lou on her third birthday. Guests included Mary Lou Stolba Janet Wieland Mary Therese Margery Ann Helen Rink Carrie Gallagher Norma Jean Johnson Joan Elaine Killinger and Rita Marie Raher as well as a group photo and long table refreshments.

Ralph Podzimek Twenty-second Street Mary Lou Mary Lou Stolba Janet Wieland Mary Therese Margery Ann Helen Rink Carrie Gallagher Norma Jean Johnson Joan Elaine Killinger Rita Marie Raher

Desert luncheon honors Friendship Circle members

Mrs Vernon Lichtenstein hosted a Thursday afternoon dessert gathering for the Friendship circle of the King's Daughters at 2235 B avenue NE. Mrs J Stuart McQuiston led devotions from Louise Leibert's Vacation Days and Siler Cross magazine items. The next meeting is set for October 14 at Mrs F J Hollands home 529 Twentieth Street SE.

Vernon Lichtenstein Avenue NE Friendship Circle of the King’s Daughters J. Stuart McQuiston Louise Leiberts Siler Cross F J Hollands Twentieth Steet

Dream Tea Pledge Event at Kappa Delta Sorority

Kappa Delta sorority pledges hosted a Dream Tea at the sorority rooms on Friday afternoon from 3 to 5. Guests included five visiting sisters and local society members. The affair featured a bowl of white roses, favors for honorees, and pouring by Miss Audrey Abell and others.

Kappa Detg Sororiy Coe College Add Mary Bell Ethel Ryan Evelyn Street Gladys “ieVay Minna Wekoff Audrey Abell Margaret Meyers Ilene Jones Helen Kidd

Mrs Archer Visits Sheldon Daughter at 2120 Greenwood

Mrs John H Archer of Sheldon arrived Wednesday evening to visit in the home of her daughter Mrs S Johnston and Mr Johnston at 2120 Greenwood drive SE.

John H Archer Sheldon S. Johnston Mr Johnston Greenwood Drive

Beta Phi Alpha entertains rushees with parks roast

By chapter and alumnae of Beta Phi Alpha sorority they entertained rushees Thursday evening in Bever Park. A Wiener roast started at 5 pm followed by group singing of sorority songs.

Beta Phi Alpha Bever Park

Ames College Seeks Distant Visitor After Four Week Break

Mrs C E Briggs returns to Ames after four weeks visiting friends in Galveston Texas. Mary Albright daughter of Mr and Mrs G J Acgre moves to Ames for studies at Tover State College as Roope Daughters mark years of work with a theater event at Ferigs road.

C’ E Briggs Galveston Tex Mary Albrigh G J Acgre Ames Ente- Tova State College Martrace Madson

Teaser Teaches Four by Four and Five Patterns

Fragmentary note shows a teaser with numbers four and four point five and references to four and five patterns. Exact meaning unclear but hints at a puzzle or teaching sequence.

Comic Ballet SS Gy Concerts Ques Trua

Trua Schoop and her comic partner are set for Cedar Rapids in February under Community Concerts. Schoop, called the Charlie Chaplin of the stage, presents eight scenes of silent comedy with notable wit. The act tours the U S after European and Oriental success. Memberships are sold by campaign workers at the Montrose hotel headquarters. no single tickets.

Trua. Schoop Cécar Rapids Community Concerts Association Trudi Schoop Charlie Chapin Trudi Scoop Wlondon San Diego Salzburg Schoop Ballet Europe Orient Miss Schoop Switzerland

Mothers club event at Burgert home highlights

Members of the Mothers club of Alpha Gamma Delta met Thursday at Mrs G B Burgert 1948 Fifth Avenue SE for a luncheon with Mesdames C W Boegel E K Easton R M Merriam S B Miller and P Hibnes assisting. A letter from Mrs B W Smith read by Mrs G W Bryant reported Mrs Smith and Fersen Boyd safe in the Philippines after leaving Shanghai. New members Mrs Rath Phillips and Mrs T D Woe Tre attended. Octope meeting planned at Mrs Ate Huntington 1946 Fifth Avenue SE.

Mothers Club Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority G B Burgert Fifth Avenue SE C. W Boegel E. K. Easton R M Merriam S. B Miller P. Hibnes B. W Smith G W Bryant Pelippine Islands Smith Fersen Boyd

Fragmented OCR Note Reflects Garbled Text from Local Page

Readable elements point to a damaged text fragment with scattered letters and numbers. The snippet offers no clear event, name, or place to construct a proper news item.

County Fair at Kenmore golf club promises lively night

Community Players stage a county fair at Kenmore golf club with lights midway booths and vaudeville acts. Featuring James Sever Dean Stautacher Harriet Sarzent Miss Elimbeth Carey and Frederick Glenville with royal barkers and a wandering duo for entertainment plus a small band and dancing two accordion players and a devoted committee led by Mrs Edwin H Wadsworth and supported by E Carey Turner and others.

Kenmore Golf Club James Sever Dean Stautacher Ww Neuzl John B Turner Harriet Sarzent Anc Elimbeth Carey Frederick Glenville Ime Barkers Royal F. McGinnis H Gordon DeLay J. le Cooper John Carey Donald P. Barnes N. Craemer Franklin Baitin Ted Sealy Dean Stauffacher

Kirkpatrick Family Returns From Texas Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank C Kirkpatrick 125 Eleventh Street NE have returned after three months in Texas visiting their son Dr Willard H Kirkpatrick and Mrs Kirkpatrick at Sugar Land and spending time in Houston Galveston and San Antonio.

Frank C Kirkpatrick Eleventh Street Texas Willard H. Kirkpatrick Kirkpatrick Sugar Land Houston Galveston San Antonio

Irene Douglas circle hosts luncheon with plans for silver tea

Members of the Irene Douglas circle of the King’s Daughters were entertained at a Wednesday luncheon hosted by Mrs. C L Bailey. During the business session plans were made for a silver tea, with Mrs. W W Richards leading devotions and several assistants aboard.

Irene Douglas The King's Daughters C L. Bailey Twenty-fifth Street W W. Richards W E. Hampton J. M. Long

Betty Cocayne Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

A shower at 1068 G avenue NW honored Miss Betty Cocayne ahead of her September 28 marriage to Frank Cass. Prizes were won by Doris Wootine and Mrs. N D Watson. hostesses included Mrs Genze Ecker, Mrs J B Sertven, Mr Edward Shramek, Mrs Jack Neion, and Mrs C C Marks.

F. Pernl G Avenue NW Betty Cocayne Frank Cass Bunco Doris Wootine N D Watson Genze Ecker J B Sertven Edward Shramek Jack Neion C C. Marks

Bureau Handles Odd Foreign Queries In St Louis Desk

In St Louis the International Institute acts as a clearing house for questions on foreigners. Director Miss Harriette Ryan notes odd requests such as how to write Rest in Peace in Gaelic and calls for Hindu priests to break spells. The agency assists with naturalization, visas, deportation, and other foreigner related issues.

ST Louis International Institute Harriette Ryan Espet

Agnes Etienne and Clarence Johnson Jr to Wed Oct 9

Cecilia A Etienne of Chicago announces the engagement and coming marriage of her daughter Agnes to Clarence M Johnson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Clarence M Johnson 2128 Greenwood Ave SE Chicago The wedding is set for October 9 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Chicago The bride to be attended St Marys College Chicago graduating 1935 The groom attended Coe College and the University of Iowa affiliated with Delta Upsilon The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr Johnson works for Harper and McIntire Co

Cecilia A Etienne Chicago Agnes Clarence M. Johnson Clarence M Johnson Greenwood Dave SE Our Lady of Lourdes Church Miss Enenne St Mary's College Mr Johnson Coe College University of Iowa Delta Upsilon Cedar Rapids Johnson Harper and McIntire Company

Leasure Family Visit Highlights Cedar Rapids Reunion

Mr and Mrs Roy B Leasure and Mr and Mrs Leland S Leasure of California are visiting at 531 Wilson Avenue SW with J W Leasure and his daughter Elsie. This marks Leland Leasure’s first Cedar Rapids visit in twenty three years.

Roy B Leasure Leland S. Leasure California J W. Leasure Wilson Avenue Elsie Leland Leasure Cedar Rapids

Farm leaders cool to third party labor fusion idea

A survey of farm executives shows broad opposition to a third party linking labor and agriculture. John L. Bosch of Minnesota backs a political realignment if the Democratic Party can serve farmer and worker needs. Grange leader Charles Starrett says the Grange is non partisan and not backing any third party.

New York John L. Lewis CIO Republican Party Cincinnatus National Grange American Farm Bureau Federation Associated Press Lewis John L. Bosch National Farmers’ Holiday Association Minnesota Farmers’ Holiday Association Bosch Yves Atwater Minn Democratic Party Farmer-Labor Town Grange Charles Starrett

Pharaohs ants plague English hotels alarms Yorkshire

London AP reports a severe Pharaohs ant infestation alarming Yorkshire hotel and boarding house owners. Scientists from Leeds University assist in extermination after the ants, believed to come from Egyptian tombs, were carried into England in ship cargoes.

London Leeds University Yorkshire England

Dainty cotton frock Pattern 4580 with playful Peter Pan collar

Dusting baking or sweeping cannot dull the dainty at home frock. Pattern 4580 offers easy making and crisp femininity with a Peter Pan collar, saucy bodice, and optional frills or ric rac for a youthful touch.

Anne Adams pattern 4570 for misses and women sizes

Pattern 4570 offers optional pouch pockets and a range of misses and women sizes from 14 to 42. It requires 3% yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16 with 14% yards for ruffling. Illustrated instructions accompany the pattern. order by sending 15 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York.

Anne Adams The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department Worth St New York N. Y

Phone Girls Make Good Wives in Calcutta Broadcast

Miss Operator of All-India Radio in Calcutta advised that a telephone girl makes a patient polite wife. She argued that after years at the exchange the operator discerns moods by voice and remains patient regardless of a caller’s state.

Calcutta All-India Radio

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