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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1933

Page

6

St Pauls Pastor And Dist Supt To Be Honored

The Ladies Aid of St. Pauls Methodist plans a reception at the church for Dr and Mrs Arthur A Brooks and Dr and Mrs A W Henke. Brooks begins his fourth year as pastor. Henke is new district superintendent. Executive committee and district chairs will greet guests. a brief program is set. all church members are invited.

Ladies Aid Society St. Paul's Methodist Church Arthur A. Brooks A. W. Henke Brooks St. Paul's Henke Ladies Aid W. E. Warren Guy Hilher Kathryn Davis Myron Mason Guy Rich F. W Mulson Mesdames J P van Horn David Pugh Cc W Whipple E. F. Ludwes Esther Smith Ingram Bixler WoW = Richards E. F Borschel Lewis Yachik L. Sprat Bnef

Birthday scavenger hunt for Rockwell Bingham in Rochester

A party of twelve gathered at 1800 Second Avenue SE for a Wednesday scavenger hunt honoring Rockwell Bingham's birthday. Participants included Ruth Barth Eleanor Taylor Eliza Hickok Jane Land Margaret Larimer Arthur Collins Douglas Bennett Louis Burkhalter Jr Jack Van Dyke and Frank Healey, returning home for refreshments with baby pictures, lanterns, cheese and fence posts noted.

Rockwell Arthur Collins Bingham Deruglas Bennett Louis Burkhalter Jr Jack van Dyke Frank Healey

Mrs Jay W Hesser Hosts PEO Chapter Luncheon At Home

Mrs Jay W Hesser president of chapter HJ of PEO entertained officers at a luncheon today. Plans were made for the year’s activities and for entertaining the state inspector at the meeting on October 19 at her home.

Jay W Hesser Avenue NE PEO

St Rita's Society entertains at Mrs Schilde home

St Rita's Society of St Matthew's Church met Wednesday at 110 Twentieth Street NE, Mrs Ralph Schilde hosting. After the business meeting, card games were played with prizes awarded to Mrs S J Arthurs, Mrs Charles Hiegel, Mrs Gordon Delaney, and Mrs S G Blencroe.

St Rita's Society St Matthew's Church Ralph Schilde Twentieth Street S. J Arthurs Charles Hiegel Gordon Delaney S. G Blencroe

Aunt Het Reflects on Bill’s Wife Happiness

A humorous divorce era aside notes how Bill’s wife enjoys every gift as a sign of contentment. The speaker suggests her satisfaction stems from her clever outlook and daily joys, implying a lighthearted view of married life.

Bridge Tournament Opens at Hotel Roosevelt Under Mrs Beattie

A large field is expected for the first monthly contract bridge tournament to be held Friday evening at the Hotel Roosevelt with Mrs George E Beattie in charge. The series will continue on the third Friday each month. Cedar Rapids players were invited to the Southeast Iowa Contract Bridge tournament on Oct 25 and 26 at the Masonic temple in Bloomfield.

Hotel Roosevelt George E Beattie Cedar Rapids Iowa Masonic Temple Bloomfield

Mrs Wadsworth Hosts Luncheon and Bridge Club

Mrs Edwin H Wadsworth entertained her luncheon and bridge group at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Wednesday at 335 Crescent Street SE.

Edwin H Wadsworth Crescent Street Wedneseas Cedar Rapids Country Club

Ramsey couple returns from Chicago visit

Mr and Mrs J H Ramsey of 1733 Second Avenue SE returned Wednesday night from Chicago where they had been visiting their daughter Mrs Lester Burmeister and Mr Burmeister.

J. H Ramsey Second Avenue SE Chicago Lester Burmeister Mr Burmeister

Mem bers of Louise Leibert circle host music tea

The Louise Leibert circle of King's Daughters hosted a musical tea Tuesday at Mrs. Howard M Benninghoff's home. Thirty guests enjoyed five songs by Mrs. Benninghoff, harp pieces by Amanda Barnes Barham, and piano selections by Miss Bernice and Mrs. Ray Horton, with Mrs. Cornell leading the program.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters Howard M Benninghoff Ridgeway Drive Benninghoff Amanda Barnes Barham Bernice Ray J. Horton K E. Cornell A N Huemiston

Miss Edna Ward and Leo Hubler Wed at Cedar Rapids Home

Miss Edna M Ward daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Ward married Leo Hubler at the bride's parents home six miles north of Cedar Rapids The Rev F H Ward read the ceremony attended by Mr and Mrs John Hubler A post ceremony breakfast followed and the couple planned to reside two miles east of Lisbon where Hubler has farmed for years They will not be home to friends after October 10.

Edna M Ward Charles W Ward Leo Hubler Cedar Rapids F H Ward John Hubler Hubler Lisbon

Church Groups Planning Luncheon and Picnic This Week

St Elizabeth's Guild of St John's church plans a Friday lunch at 1 at Mrs H V Eliason's home 1261 First Ave E The Kenwood Park Presbyterian Women host a Friday 630 pm picnic at the church honoring July August September birthdays A short program and social hour follow All invited Bring picnic items Preday circle hosts chores and hosts Ms Aukerman and N Kare Kobe to preside in Celene parlors

St Elizabeth S Guild of St John's Church H V Eliason First Avenue E Womens Circle Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Feaherhe Trimere

Recreation Dept Forms Friendly Club For Adults

The Cedar Ramands Recreation Department opens the Friendly Club for all adults. Meetings are held each Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the Com room of the Montrose hotel. No dues or obligations. Mrs. Clare Nichols directs programs including singing current events discussions book reviews debates games skits films and more to foster acquaintances and neighborhood camaraderie. The Slow clubs in Philadelphia inspired the idea and success.

Cedar Ramands Recreation Department Friendly Club Montrose Clare Nichols Philadelphia

Bailey couple to attend Century of Progress and football game

Dr and Mrs Fred W Bailey of 1832 Second Avenue SE travel to Chicago for the Century of Progress exhibition and the Iowa Northwestern football game Saturday afternoon. They plan to return early Monday morning.

Fred W Bailey Second Avenue SE Chicago Iowa-Northwestern

Kings Daughters Picnic At Elmhurst Drive Home

The Silver Cross circle of King’s Daughters held a Wednesday picnic lunch at Mrs J L Gonley’s Elmhurst Drive NE home. Sixteen members sat at a long table with fall flowers as Mrs A E Hart led the business meeting and Mrs A H Conn guided devotions.

Silver Cross King’s Daughters J L Gonley Elmhurst Drive A E Hart A H Conn Hart Comes Des Moines Elizabeth Bender Kings Daughters Tom Walpole the Order Walpole Addison A Berr Conley J F. Wilkins

High School Girls Class Hosts Picnic for Two Members

The Central Park church girls class taught by Mrs. Arthur Focht held a Wednesday evening picnic supper for Helen Colby studying nursing at St Luke's hospital and Beatrice Woodward starting roentgenology studies in Iowa City next Monday. Other class members include Mary Charter Ruth Barber Jane Walters Jean Dunlap Betty Ringsmuth Read Wolfe Mary Nosek Elsie Stone Marion Wienands Zoe Burge Jeanette Focht and Winifred Murray.

Central Park Church Arthur Focht Helen Colby St Luke's Hospital Beatrice Woodward Iowa City Mary Charter Ruth Barber Jane Walters Jean Dunlap Betty Ringsmuth Read Wolfe Mary Nosek Elsie Stone Marion Wienands Zoe Burge Jeanette Focht Winifred Murray

Brunas Return From Chicago A Century of Progress Trip

Mr and Mrs Edward M Bruna of 2045 Bever Avenue SE returned from Chicago where they attended A Century of Progress and the silver jubilee convention of the National Association of Postal Supervisors at the Stevens Hotel.

Edward M Bruna Bever Avenue Chicago Naional Association of Postal Supervisors Stevens Hotel

Norden Kensington Club Meeting at Mrs Nelsons Home

Norden Kensington will meet Friday at 8 pm at 620 Seventh Avenue SE the home of Mrs Anna Nelson. After the meeting cards will be played and refreshments served.

Norden Kensington Anna Nelson Seventh Avenue SE

Oatmeal Cookie Recipe and Dinner Menu Card

A printed page presents a Dinner For Four menu featuring Swiss Steak with baked potatoes scalloped cauliflower bread Russian dressing peaches and an oatme al drop cookie recipe. It includes cooking steps for Swiss Steak browning, flour dusting, simmering, mushroom and butter sauce, and baking details for cookies with cream and spices. The text blends measurement hints and procedural notes with occasional misspellings from OCR.

Last Ladies Day At Kenmore Friday

The final ladies day at Kenmore golf course will draw many women to the club Friday. Events begin at 9 a.m. including a blind bogey a low par three holes most men s pars and most fives. Luncheon is at the club house and bridge will be offered in the afternoon.

Kenmore Golf Course

Miss Phyllis Myers to Wed Arnold Koons This Fall

Miss Phyllis Myers engagement to Arnold S Koons is announced for this fall. A kitchen shower and bridge party honored her with guests including Miss Dorothy Hrdlicka and Miss Gladys Stary. Mrs William Thompson of New York hosted a separate shower and bridge event at 1527 A avenue NE with high scores by Mrs Wayne Stookey and Miss Katherine Banter.

Phyllis Myers Arnold S Koons Dorothy Hrdlicka Nineteenth Street Gladys Stary Josephine Patton Wilma Myers Mary Louise Zbanek Florence Reese Harold Vesper William Thompson New York City Edith Michener Cedar Rapids Adah Thompson Avenue NE

Kupple class hosts fall wiener roast at Carberry home

Central Park Presbyterian church Kupple class held a Wednesday evening wiener roast at Mr and Mrs J W Carberry 307 Twenty-eighth Street Drive SE. Sixty five people attended including members families and guests. The party enjoyed singing around the fire after dinner with Dr and Mrs B L Knight Mr and Mrs Ray Dubbert and Mr and Mrs Carberry as committee chairs.

Kupple Central Park Presbyterian Church J W Carberry Twenty-eighth Street Drive B L. Knight Ray Dubbert Carberry

Lucille Schollman Honored at Dinner

Thirty Armstrongs Store friends entertained Miss Lucille Schollman at a Montrose hotel dinner. She will marry E. E. Nafziger of Fort Dodge in October and received gifts including a chest of silver from all store employees.

Lucille Schollman Armstrong's Montrose Hotel

Picnic Supper Held By Owenesa Camp Fire Group

Members of the Owenesa Camp Fire group of St. Pauls church and friends held a Tuesday evening picnic supper at the church. Guests listed include Lucille Torrence Janey Lou Heney Barbara Ringer Marie Dolson Jeanne Hatch Jean Swan Alice Hardy Dorothy Bolson Dorothy Stookey Frances Kubtas Marjorie Greer Mary Beth Espeset Dorothy Fifer Dot Speak Violet Speak Patsy Shirmer Mrs Montelle Knapp guardian and Miss Mary Jo Johnson assistant guardian.

Owenesa St. Paul’s Church Lucille Torrence Janey Lou Heney Barbara Ringer Marie Dolson Jeanne Hatch Jean Swan Alice Hardy Dorothy Bolson Dorothy Stookey Frances Kubtas Marjorie Greer Mary Beth Espeset Dorothy Fifer Dot Speak Violet Speak Patsy Shirmer Montelle Knapp Guardian Mary Jo Johnson

Surprise Party for Oscar Anderson on Forty First Birthday

A surprise party was held Wednesday evening at 654 Fifteenth Avenue SW for Oscar Anderson in celebration of his forty first birthday. Cards music and a late supper were part of the evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs NE Whitehill Mr and Mrs Earl Jerick and their daughter of Chicago Mr and Mrs F B Feisler and family Glenn Darrow Jennie Wilson R E Kirkland and Oscar Ainsworth.

Oscar Anderson Fifteenth Avenue SW NE. Whitehill Earl Jerick Chicago F B Feisler Glenn Darrow Jennie Wilson R. E. Kirkland Oscar Ainsworth

Wanakena Camp Fire Group Hosts First Meeting and Picnic

The Wanakena Camp Fire group held its first gathering with a picnic supper at sponsor Mrs. George Claassen's home 1530 Bever avenue SE Tuesday evening. Special guests included Mrs Shel don Chubb and Miss Arianna Burr. Mrs Chubb gave lessons in bandaging. Members listed are Betty Jane Peck Kathryn Claassen Dorothy Rudd Mary Carns Jean Thompson Virginian Cuddy Mary Whistler Diana Brokaw. guardian is Mrs. Wells Peck.

Wanakena George Claassen Bever Avenue Sheldon Chubb Arianna Burr

Marriage of Miss Charlotte Peacock and Elmer Noeller

The ceremony took place Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the home of Mr and Mrs R W Rawson 717 Ninth Avenue SW with Rev Russell F Judson officiating. Bridal attendants were Mr and Mrs Rawson. A wedding dinner followed hosted by the Rawsons and Lester J Johnson. The couple will reside on a farm near Vinton after a return trip from Chicago.

Charlotte Peacock Shellsburg Elmer Noeller Vinton R W. Rawson Ninth Avenue Russell F Judson Rawson Lester J Johnson Noeller Chicago

Anne Adams Pattern Book Fall and Winter Catalog

The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department offers the Anne Adams Pattern Book with new fall and winter styles. Includes pattern numbers and sizes 12 through 40, fabric yardage details, and pricing. Catalog and pattern priced at twenty five cents. send fifteen cents for the pattern and update address.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department Seer Seventeenth Street New Yorkity

Woodrow Wilson P T A Elects Officers And Talks Education

The Woodrow Wilson P T A held its first meeting naming chairs for programs membership hospitality social publication publicity finance and budget and parent education. Mrs P Woolwine was elected vice president. Miss Jennie Post urged parent radio discussion groups and lectures broadcast. Roosevelt 7 B mothers reception followed. Roosevelt P T A met with 150 attendees and planned delegates to district and state events.

Woodrow Wilson P.T. A G. L. Kibler R. S. Erickson Thomas Stastny George Fieseler O. Thompson A Schiuniz John Hollister Sam Barcus Parent Education S. Temple P Woolwine Jennie Post Gladys Thomann Cerl Lundergot Louise Eikenberry

Social club meeting lists year committee appointments

A vocal number with Edith Bryant as accompanist opened the meeting. A social hour followed with refreshments by the domestic science department under Miss Julia Tow. Committees appointed for the year include Hospitality, Program, Publicity, Finance, Sick, Membership, Publications, and Recreation with named chairmen and members led by Mrs. Nathan Baldwin, Mrs. Burt Hardy, Miss Estella Swein, and others.

Edith Bryant Domestic Science Department Julia Tow Nathan Baldwin Burt Hardy R. Vedder Lita Layer George Scurlock William Jensen Guy Curran D. L. Williams I. L. Baumgart

Harrison P. T. A. Opens Year With Silver Tea

A silver tea started the year for Harrison P. T. A. on Tuesday with a refined tea table presided by Mrs. Joseph Racer and Mrs. George Vavra. After a brief business session, P. T. A. council president Mrs. C. A Love spoke on council work. Readings by Alma Turchek and Grant Everhart followed, plus a talk by Miss Marjorie Walters and staff introductions. Mrs. Charles Perkins was elected delegate to the Northeast district convention in October.

Harrison P. T. A Joseph Racer George Vavra C. A Love Alma Turchek Coe College Grant Everhart Marjorie Walters Charles Perkins

Opening Franklin P T A Meeting Sets Year 1933 34 Leaders

The Franklin P T A opened Wednesday afternoon in the school library with Mrs. Carl Ettinger as president. Miss Ruby Byers spoke after a brief business session, with the boys glee club and teachers presented. Officers named include Mrs. Ettinger president and Mrs. Ray Ingham secretary. Delegates to the city council were chosen with alternates. committees were formed for program publicity finance and membership.

Franklin P. T. A Carl Ettinger Ruby Byers Boys’ Glee Club Christe Palmer Hfe Ray Ingham H EE. Kensinger Jay Watts Ettinger F. Adams Ed Lowe A. W. Plock R. W. Dahms G. E. King J. F. Terrall Ray Anderson Cora Farr Edward E. Lowe George Arduser J. W. Hesser M. Sopousek H. D. O'Meara

Women named in event acknowledgments headline page

A long list of women and committees is shown, naming Ray W Hubbard and many others in a reception and publications roles. The fragment outlines committees chaired by Mrs. John M Ely and Mrs. Frank C Jiruska with several attendants listed.

Ray W. Hubbard G. E. Claussen Thomas K. Hefner J. M. Torrance Charles Eb, Irwin R. H. Meister M. B. Nelson S. V. Shonka M. C. Kehne Lloyd Eb, Speake Glenn B. McDonald Glenn S. Mobry Jack Latiner W. J Earl Delzell A. F. Hersom H. R. Greer H L. Concannon Bruce Darling

Woman's Club Music Dept Hosts Fall Tea Program

Fifty guests enjoyed a musical tea at the club house as the Woman's club opens its fall season. Guest artist Esther Krabbenhoff sang two pieces with Virginia Paul on piano. Zora Sawyer Adams performed an encore with Helen Little Hickman accompanying. Frank V. Orr read three pieces with E. D. Yount on piano. Dean Kilborn played a piano solo. Club president Ben Ogden presided at the tea table. Hostesses included Mrs. Wayne G Basler and others.

Woman's Club Esther Krabbenhoff Barnett Hageman Virginia Paul Zora Sawyer Adams Central City Ragrbach Helen Little Hickman Frank V. Orr Read E. D. Yount Dean Kilborn Ben Ogden Wayne G Basler L. L. Owen D. M Fellows M. Snouffer

Con man admits to being mythical Conway in four bad checks

August Shepard, 29, Negro, confessed to sergeant Steve Stoiba that he was the famed H. Conway behind a string of bad checks. He named four victims Star Laundry Krejel Brothers Edison’s Drug Store and Livingston’s Market with totals of 11 4 4 3 50 dollars issued Sept dates.

Shepard H. Conway Steve Stoiba Conway Ninth Avenue SE G. 5. Lightner Stolba Star Laundry Krejel Brothers Grocery Ninth Street Edison's Third Avenue Livingston's Market

Manchester High School elects 24 officers in pledging ceremony

Twenty four Manchester high school officers took the oath Wednesday afternoon. Miss Maude I. Graham spoke on Ideals of Manchester High School and Supt. C. Bangs outlined duties. Principal Harold J. Amland swore in the officers as the student body president John McIntosh gave the inaugural address. List of officers includes Seniors Genevieve Chapel and Trevor Basker.

Manchester Manchester High School Maude I. Graham Supt. c. Bangs Harold J. Amland John McIntosh Genevieve -Chapel Trevor . Basker

Student Roster From City School Listed by Class

The document lists student names by class level including Ville and Robert Robinson in the Juniors Helen Dunham and Charles Walston in the Juniors as well as Sophomores Harp Mangold Billy Mullan Harold Le Clerc Herbert Locke and Freshmen Jayne Arnold Jean Lawman Elsie Blankenship Harvey Rayburn with student body members John McIntosh Howard Dunlap Erwin Dygett Wanda Pay. Assembly program committee members are Betty Dunham Charmion Cox Harold Hockaday and Donald Dug ley.

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St. Paul’s Rockwell Binghams Mrs. Wesser Mrs. Schillig Cone’s Second St Dawn Vances Coats Bill Mrs. Wadswortif Ramseys Ward-Hubler St. Elizabeth's Guild Kenwood Women's Circle St Elizabeth’s Circle Baileys Suver Cross Circle Woodward and Colby Clubs Alexander George Tibouah Westy Bowie Kenmore Owenesa Group Wanakena Group Peacock P. T. A. Meetings Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt Roosevelt P.T A George Seeley Seeley G. R. Maloney George Buchan Marshalltown Estella Swein Mary Chalmers Paul Gard Lloyd Schuknecht Funny Farmer Third Ave Harrison Benjamin Franklin Music Dept Players Workshop Pate Jianne MI Giriaty Montrose Hotel Bldg Dows” Bldg Silk-And-Wool Kaysen
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