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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1936

Page

11

Woman's Club Opens Year With Reception in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club, the city's largest women's group, starts its forty first year with a 2 30 p.m. reception at the Montrose hotel Crystal room. New president Mrs W R Foor will speak as music by pianist Mrs Gordon Barger violinist Prof Joseph Kitchin and baritone Frank Franklin accompany Pauline Frederickson ballet number. A 1 p.m. board meeting precedes the reception and luncheon.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Crystal Room Montrose Hotel W. R. Foor Gordon Barger Joseph Kitchin Flora McKay Kitchin Frank Franklin Pauline Frederickson Foot S. R. Hawkins L. L. Owen

Mrs Rockey Newton to be Honored at Farewell Affairs

A series of social events mark Mrs. Rockey Newton of 2396 Blake boulevard SE as she plans to move to Des Moines with Mr. Newton. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Katterjohn host a buffet supper tonight for twelve guests in her honor. Mrs. James W. Bell and Mrs. Eugene C. Hoyt host a bridge luncheon on Monday to continue tributes.

Rockey Newton Blake Boulevard Mr. Newton Des Moines Franklin Katterjohn Mount Vernon Avenue Newton James W. Bell Country Club Parkway Eugene C. Hoyt Park Terrace

Moyer Hosts Cedar Rapids Couples At Tama Buffet

Mr and Mrs Charles D Moyer of Tama entertained Cedar Rapids couples at a buffet supper Saturday evening. Twenty guests attended the event and several went to the Iowa Carleton football opener in Iowa City before driving to Tama.

Charles D. Moyer Tama Cedar Rapids Iowa-Carleton Iowa City

Wayne J Foster Family Heads to New York

Dr and Mrs Wayne J Foster of 2304 Hillcrest drive SE depart for New York City to attend the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology meeting. They expect to be away about two weeks.

Wayne J. Foster Hillcrest Drive New York City Foster American Academy of Ophthalmology

Mrs Taylor to host women’s missionary meeting at Fourth Avenue home

Mrs R D Taylor of 2038 Fourth avenue SE will entertain the women’s missionary society of the First Presbyterian church at a 2 30 p m Friday gathering at her home. Mrs James Kewley assists the hostess with devotions led by Mrs Dwight Krumholtz and program conducted by Mrs G W Chaney.

R. D. Taylor Fourth Avenue SE Women’s Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church James Kewley Dwight Krumholtz G. W. Chaney

Lurton Stubbs and Mrs Montgomery Head to Hollywood

The Lurton H Stubbs and Mrs H W Montgomery plan a winter move to Hollywood Calif leaving early October They will rent a house at 1525 North Martelle avenue and be joined by Leonard Fuerholm who will study Diesel engineering in Los Angeles Home of the Stubbs will be cared for by Mrs W H Hoblitzell and her daughters Margaret and Wynne during their absence Local social gatherings for the Stubbs and Montgomery include a Saturday night party by Mr and Mrs Howard Cherry and a Friday event hosted by Mr and Mrs John M Ely

Cedar Rapids Lurton H. Stubbs Woodland Drive H. W. Montgomery Maple Drive Hollywood Calif North Martelle Avenue W. H. Hoblitzell Margaret and Wynne Hoblitzell Stubbs

Franklin Battins On Trip To East

Mr and Mrs Franklin Battin of Cottage Grove avenue SE left Friday for an eastern trip. They expect to be gone about two weeks with plans to visit Boston and New York City.

Franklin Battin Cottage Grove Avenue SE Boston New York City

Third Annual City Bridge Championship Scheduled

The third annual city bridge championship will be a three-session match starting October 5 at the Country Club. Two qualifying rounds precede the final round for the championship trophy currently held by Mrs. S. A. Sanders and Mrs. R. F. Gorman.

George E. Beattie S. A. Sanders R. F. Gorman

Visitors and moves span several families this week

Mrs. Stanley Knapp of Minneapolis visits at 1545 Avenue NE with her children Mary Glenn and David Hamilton before moving to Chicago. Mrs. James Stannard Baker and Mr. Baker travel New England since May 1 and stay with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Warren in Carroll drive SE. Mrs. James Dows Blake and Mr. Blake prep to move to Alexandria Louisiana with sons James Hardiner and William Dows from 517 Fairview drive SE. Mrs. William Prescott Ellwood of Cleveland visits her parents at 222 Crescent drive SE with baby William Prescott Jr. and grandfather F. E. Ellwood of 1415 Second avenue SE.

Stanley Knapp Minneapolis Mary Glenn David Hamilton Knapp Floyd Knapp Avenue NE Chicago James Stannard Baker Baker New England Colorado D. W. Warren Carroll Drive National Safety Council James Dows Blake Fairview Drive James Hardiner William ,Dows Blake Alexandria William Prescott Ellwood Cleveland William Prescott, Jr

Beethoven Club To Entertain Tuesday

Beethoven club members will entertain guests at an open meeting Tuesday at 8 15 PM at the First Presbyterian church. The program centers on organ music with Mozart club members and parents present. Guest artists include Horace Alden Miller and Alvin Keiser.

Beethoven Club First Presbyterian Church Mozart Club Horace Alden Miller Cornell College Alvin Keiser Westminster Presbyterian Church Hugh Porter New York City Lucy Bushnell Ambroz

Coreys and Haseks Return From Wisconsin Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs George W Corey 356 Park terrace SE and Dr and Mrs W H Hasek 1858 Second avenue SE will return Sunday night after spending several days on a fishing trip at Hayward Wisconsin.

George W. Corey Park Terrace SE W. H. Hasek Second Avenue SE Hayward Wis

Luncheon for Anna Burkhalter Guild at First Presbyterian

Mrs. A. W. McGregor of 1900 B avenue NE will host a luncheon for Anna Burkhalter guild of the First Presbyterian church on Tuesday at 1 pm. Assisting will be Mrs. F. L. Buser, Mrs. Ira T. Carrithers, and Mrs. Horace G. Hedges.

A. W. McGregor B Avenue NE Anna Burkhalter

Mrs Grace Scarf Leaves for Des Moines Visit

Mrs Grace Scarf, visiting her daughter Mrs G Stewart Holmes at 369 Forest drive SE, leaves Friday for Des Moines to visit sister Mrs M H Benson before returning to Enid Oklahoma.

Grace Scarf G. Stewart Holmes Mr. Holmes Forest Drive Des Moines M. H. Benson Enid Okla

College club names standing committees for coming year

Miss Inga Tapper announces the college club committee rosters for year with chairs for program membership student loan publicity social education legislation public affairs budget reading clubs resolutions and more. Officers listed include vice president secretary treasurer and corresponding secretary.

Inga Tapper College Club C. Harve Geiger P. A. Tracy Otto Schluter George van Deusen Jennie Post Wilbur Kennedy Oscar P. Rusch C. W. Perkins E. E. Schenefelt Lois McBroom Fred C. Myers Delbert Ashby Joseph Rust Katherine Bryan M. S. Hallman Betty Curray Ethel Ryan Charles Penningroth Rachel McIntyre James

Kappa Delta Tea Honors Coe Faculty at Home

Alpha Gamma chapter of Kappa Delta sorority will entertain Coe faculty and their wives at a tea Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Delbert Ash 2520 Country Club Parkway SE. Mrs Ashby will pour assisted by Miss Gladys McVay with committee members Wilma Bolsinger Audrey Abell and Gertrude Ilten.

Alpha Gamma Chapter Kappa Delta Sorority Delbert Ashby Country Club Parkway

Begin Series Of Par Contract Bridge Games

All bridge players are invited to compete in the first of four Par Contract games sponsored by Mrs S P Moore and Mrs Oliver Longueville under the National Par Contract league. The first game is Monday at 1 30 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel with partners fixed for all four events. Prizes awarded each game and a trophy to the winning pair at the tournament end.

S. P. Moore Oliver Longueville Roosevelt Hotel

Peschaus Welcome Niece Miss Marie Cline

Dr and Mrs W E Peschau of 2401 Fourth Avenue SE host this weekend their niece Marie Cline who is visiting while attending the University of Iowa.

W. E. Peschau Fourth Avenue SE Marie Cline University of Iowa

P. E. O. Meeting Set For Monday Evening

Chater GM of P. E. O. will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs H C Ring 2508 Bever avenue SE Assisting hostess will be Mrs George Starr

Kirns to Visit Toronto for Two-Week Trip

Mr and Mrs R W Kirn of 318 Crescent Street SE left Saturday for Toronto and plan to be away about two weeks.

R. W. Kirn Crescent Street Toronto

Lindsays to Return From City Trip Tonight

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lindsay of 2047 Grande Avenue SE will return this evening after a ten day trip to the city, Canada and New York.

Kenneth Lindsay Grande Avenue Canada New York

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Opens 41st Year

Mrs. W. R. Foor, 1420 A avenue NE, begins her term as president for 1936-37 as the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club opens its forty-first year with a reception and program Monday at 2 30 p.m. in the Montrose hotel ballroom.

W. R. Foor A Avenue NE Cedar Rapids

Paul Engles to Make Visit Here

Mr and Mrs Paul Engle who spent the last week in New York City will arrive the first of the week to visit at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas A Engle 1602 Fifth Avenue SE and her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Nissen 1807 Second Avenue SE Following an indefinite stay here Mr Engle will make a lecture tour.

Paul Engle New York City Mr. Engle Thomas A. Engle Fifth Avenue SE Engle Frank Nissen Second Avenue SE

Reading And Study Groups Begin Season

The season opens with two College club reading groups meeting for book reviews and two A A U W study groups set to convene. Mrs Dwight Krumholtz hosts cinema group and Mrs F G Murray hosts creative writing group, with members listed and Brande’s Wake Up and Live on the agenda.

Dwight Krumholtz New Cinema Fifth Avenue SE F. G. Murray Creative Writing B Avenue NE Arthur L. Augustine Twenty-fourth Street Reading Club Augustine Marvin R. Selden George R. Liddle C. Harve Geiger George M. Bird Robert O. Bickel Arthur L. Bye Leon A. Meyer Rollo Pickford Bruce Wes Craven Shuttleworth Scott McIntyre Liddle Dorothea Brande Karl P. Blaise M. S. Hallman A. W. Erskine

Barnes Couple Host Dinner for James D Blake

Mr and Mrs Donald P Barnes of 352 Garden Drive SE host a dinner tonight at their home honoring Mr and Mrs James Dows Blake of 517 Fairview Drive SE. The Blakes plan to move to Alexandria Louisiana Wednesday. Also attending are Mr and Mrs Charles D Moyer Tama Dr and Mrs Henry H Hamilton Mr and Mrs Edwin H Wadsworth and Mr and Mrs Harry G O Donnell.

Donald P. Barnes Garden Drive James Dows Blake Fair View Drive Blake Alexandria Charles D. Moyer Tama Henry H. Hamilton Edwin H. Wadsworth Harry G. O'Donnell

George Karches and Family Leave After Visit

Mr and Mrs George Karch of Cleveland and their sons George Jr and Sargent left Saturday for home after a several week visit with Mr and Mrs Amor H Sargent at 1625 First Avenue E Mrs Karches sister and Mrs Witner Center Point Road NE hosted a family dinner in their honor

George Karch Cleveland George, Jr Sargent Amor H. Sargent Karch George P Center Point Road

Gardner Quarton Leaves for Harvard Freshman Year

Gardner Quarton son of Mr and Mrs Sumner D Quarton of Linden Drive SE has sailed to Boston to begin his freshman year at Harvard University. He arrived in New York City aboard the S S Piper Stone County after two months in France.

Gardner Quarton Sumner D. Quarton Linden Drive Harvard University Boston Mass Gardner New York City S. S. Piperstone County France

Cedar Rapids Men Return From Spirit Lake Fishing Trip

A Cedar Rapids group returns from Spirit Lake where they stayed at Dr B J Moon's cottage. Dr Moon Dr Foster and Harvey Mc Clary were there since Tuesday and were joined Friday by Clare Marshall Marvin Wright Donald P Barnes Neil Montgomery and E M Pinney.

Cedar Rapids Spirit Lake B. J. Moon Moon Morgan Foster Harvey Mc Clary Clare Marshall Marvin Wright Donald P. Barnes Neil Montgomery E. M. Pinney

McKelvey Returns Home After Wedding Visit

Robert McKelvey best man at Miss Inez Deacon and Wallace Lyon wedding Wednesday afternoon left Saturday for Winchester Virginia. He had stayed ten days as a guest at the Lyon home 1627 Washington avenue SE with Mr and Mrs E H Lyon.

Robert McKelvey Inez Deacon Wallace D. Lyon Winchester Mr. McKelvey Mr. Lyon E. H. Lyon Washington Avenue

Dinner party for twelve at Mrs Moon's Linden Drive home

Mrs Harvey McClary and Mrs B J Moon hosted an informal dinner Friday night at Mrs Moon’s residence 2340 Linden drive SE for twelve guests.

Harvey McClary B. J. Moon Mrs. Moon Linden Drive

Mrs George E Beattie Sponsoring Bridge Game at Home

Mrs George E Beattie will sponsor a duplicate contract bridge game at her home located at 315 Nineteenth Street SE on Wednesday afternoon.

George E. Beattie Nineteenth Street

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Stancey Knaepr Davin Hamilton Mary Glenn Knapp John Barry Mas” Nswves Stannard Baker William Prescott Llwood William Prescott Joan Barry Proto Mras James Harotner William Dows Blake Suoro Woman’s Club Irvin E. Deer Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America Art Department Deer Marjory H. Eliason Lulu Englieman Welty Alletta Shadle F. W. Mulson G. C. Babcock W. E. Bixby Irene Campbell Nature and Garden Nature and Garden Department Club H. N. West J. L. Rhea Health Education Alex Miller Health Education Department Young Men’s Business Bureau The Chamber of Commerce Charles Moyers Wayne J. Fosters Mrs. Taylor Lurton Stubbs Mrs. Montgomery Franklin Battins Gram Dickinson Lulu Engleman Welty Paso - Brunog S.e Bouree Airnett Trio Schumann Saint Saens Mary Chalmers Cory Lucy Ambroz E Gard Organewe Byotos Pere Nthe Bok Marjorie Hungerford the Lion Down Karg-Elert rg-Elert Benedictus Caesar Franck Eleanor Taylor Coreys and Haseks Wisconsin Mrs. McGregor Kappa Delta Tea COE Peschaus GM OF R. W. Kirns Lindsays Heads Woman’s Club Paul Engles Mrs Donald Barnes James Dows Blakes George Karches Harvard Mrs. Beattie
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