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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1936

Page

8

Entertains Chapter HJ Officers And Past Presidents

Mrs. George Clements hosted Chapter HJ officers and past presidents of the P E O at a breakfast at the Commonwealth tea room Tuesday morning. Summer blooms decorated the table, then the group proceeded to the Clements home for a board meeting. Guests included Mrs. Frank V. Orr and several other members.

George Clements First Avenue E Commonwealth Tea Room Clements Home Frank V. Orr Philip W. Shive Charles Penningroth Pierre A. Tracy

Broeksmit Couple Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William F Broeksmit celebrate fifty years of marriage at their home 1929 Second Avenue SE Indianapolis guests include Mr and Mrs Archer Sinclair In Indianapolis this week the couple will visit Chicago to see Mr and Mrs John S Broeksmit dinners will honor their anniversary hosted by the Sinclairs and the Broeksmit family.

William F. Broeksmit Second Avenue SE Broeksmit Indianapolis Ind Archer Sinclair Chicago John S. Broeksmit

Amherst women host luncheon at 330 Twenty Ninth Street SE

Mrs Robert B Davis and Mrs James Stannard Baker of Amherst entertain guests at a luncheon today at the home of Mrs Davis on Carroll Drive SE. Mrs Baker is visiting her hosts with seventeen attendees sharing the courtesy.

Robert B. Davis James Stannard Baker Amherst Mass D. W. Warren Carroll Drive Davis Twentyninth Street

Master’s degree studies by John A Holbrook

John A Holbrook formerly of 1420 Second Avenue SE and a June graduate of the University of Iowa is pursuing a Master of Business Administration at Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois.

John A. Holbrook Second Avenue University of Iowa Northwestern University Evanston, Ill

Mrs Cook Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon at Home

Mrs. Robert S. Cook entertained eight members of her bridge club at luncheon and bridge Tuesday noon.

Robert Cook Robert S. Cook Crescent Street Bridge Club

Mrs. E H White Visits Sister in Boone

Mrs E H White of Boone is visiting at the home of her sister Mrs E W Rossiter and Mr Rossiter at 2004 Bever Avenue SE.

E. H. White Boone E. W. Rossiter Mr. Rossiter Bever Avenue SE

Mrs G A Blunt Hosts Luncheon in Roosevelt Hotel Terrace

Mrs G A Blunt of 1635 Grande Avenue SE entertained many Dubuque women at a luncheon in the Florentine terrace of the Roosevelt hotel on Tuesday noon. Guests included Mrs Dan Haas Miss Louise Haas Mrs Kate Rooney Mrs A Swartzell Mrs J Girty Mrs A Hoffman Mrs Joseph Baule Mrs H Hibbe Mrs F C Ternes Mrs Gil Holscher Mrs Dan Patch Mrs F Klee Mrs A Fisher Mrs Paul Nauman and Mrs F Borley.

G. A. Blunt Grande Avenue SE Dubuque Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Blunt Dan Haas Louise Haas Kate Rooney A. Swartzell J. Girty A. Hoffman Joseph Baule H. Hibbe F. C. Ternes Gil Holscher Dan Patch F. Klee A. Fisher Paul Nauman F. Borley

Emerys Honored at Community House Dinner

The Jane Boyd Community House staff hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs John Emery to celebrate their recent marriage. Also honored was Laura Sabroe Cedar Rapids public health nurse who departs October first to become county nurse of O Brien county.

Jane Boyd Community House John Emery

Kilts Collum wed at Sunshine Mission in Belle Plaine

Miss Gladys Kilts of Cedar Rapids and John S. Collum of Belle Plaine were married Monday by Rev. Frank Ward. Attendants were the bride’s brother C. A. Kilts and Mrs. Kilts and the groom’s mother Mrs. Collum of Belle Plaine. They will reside at 414 Eleventh Street Belle Plaine.

Gladys Kilts Cedar Rapids John S. Collum Belle Plaine Frank Ward Sunshine Mission C. A. Kilts

Mrs. Alex Miller to Speak on Women in Safety Movement

Des Moines secretary of state Mrs. Alex Miller will address the Cedar Rapids Woman's club at a welcome breakfast for the health education department Friday at 11 a.m. in the club house. She will stay as a house guest of department chair Mrs. A G Brown in Brown apartments.

Alex Miller Des Moines Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Needlework Guild Board Luncheon

Mrs C W Bingham will entertain the Cedar Rapids Needlework Guild of America executive board at a luncheon at her home 3300 First Avenue East Wednesday at 1 pm. The meeting will cover National Needlework Guild Week October 4 to 10 and the branch ingathering planned for later this fall.

C. W. Bingham Cedar Rapids Needlework Guild of America First Avenue Bingham Needlework Guild

Daughters of Isabella to Hold Initiation Evening

Daughters of Isabella will hold an initiation Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the French room of the Mortrose hotel. Supper will be served after initiation. For reservations contact Mrs. W. H. Rieth at dial 4968.

Isabella Mortrose Hotel W. H. Rieth Dial

Linn County King's Daughters Union Meets at De Nio Home

The Linn County Union of the King's Daughters will meet at Mrs. E. W. De Nio's home 1932 Fourth Avenue SE on Wednesday at 9 30 a.m. Mrs. De Nio serves as union president.

Linn County Union OF King’s Daughters Linn County

Y W C A Business Girls Dinner Meeting Report

The Y W C A Business Girls league held a dinner and business meeting with seventy six attendees. Ada Bauerle welcomed guests and introduced the cabinet while a study program on The Business Girl outlined several topics. A comedy skit was performed and post meeting games and dancing followed.

Business Girls’ League of the Ada Bauerle Frances Cooper Helen McManes Virginia Morgan Tillie Prestegard Isla May McSperrin Adeline Fieseler Bernice Dougall Frances McFall Lois McBroom Dorothy Whitmore Rose Miller

Mrs Pontious Visits In California Relative

Mrs L C Pontious of Mill Valley California visits in the home of Mrs George Bruce Holmes at 1801 Grande avenue SE with other relatives and friends in town.

L. C. Pontious Mill Valley Calif George Bruce Holmes Grande Avenue

Talks To Chapter GM On Paul Engle And His Poetry

Mrs. Russell F Knapp shared intimate insights into poet Paul Engle at Chapter GM of the PEO meeting held at Mrs H C Ring 2508 Bever Ave SE. She traced Engle writings from junior high to college and noted excerpts from American Song and Break the Heart's Get. Thirty four members and two guests attended. Mrs George Starr aided the hostess.

Russell F. Knapp Paul Engle H. C. Ring Bever Avenue Knapp Coe College Engle Coe Arthur L. Bye G. M. Wodtke Charles City George Starr

Adeline Montillon Honored At Dinner

Miss Adeline Montillon principal of Cleveland school was honored at a Monday dinner at Clara Robinson's Colonial Food shop hosted by Cleveland teachers. Mrs Henry Montillon mother of Miss Montillon attended as a special guest. Montillon received a gift. hostesses included Ruby Scheneberger Amy Devitt Lucille Pogge Ingeborg Nielsen Bernice Wechsler Marjorie Emerson and Katherine Slutsky.

Adeline Montillon Cleveland School Clara Robinson Cleveland Henry Montillon First Avenue W Montillon Miss Montillon Ruby Scheneberger Amy Devitt Lucille Pogge Ingeborg Nielsen Bernice Wechsler Marjorie Emerson Katherine Slutsky

Mrs Swift Leaves After Visiting Cones

Mrs Edward D Swift of Toronto Canada left Tuesday for her home after spending several weeks visiting in the home of her daughter Mrs Marvin Cone and Mr Cone at 1721 Fifth avenue SE.

Edward D. Swift Toronto Canada Marvin Cone Cone Fifth Avenue SE

Miss Mayne Walker Visits George Walkers

Miss Mayne Walker of Abbottsford British Columbia arrives Monday to visit her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. George H. Walker at 1617 Park Avenue SE. She is the daughter of Chaffee Walker formerly of Grinnell.

Mayne Walker Abbottsford B. C George H. Walker Park Avenue SE Miss Walker Chaffee Walker Grinnell

Honor Couple Fete For Upcoming Marriage at Roosevelt Hotel

An O R C office luncheon in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel honored Miss Bernadine McGinnis and Hugh McNally who will marry on October 12. Twenty five guests were seated at a table centered by a wedding cake and miniature figures.

Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Bernadine McGinnis Hugh McNally

Camp Fire group hosts theater party and dinner

Cheahasi Camp Fire unit members attended a Saturday evening theater party and dinner. Present were Betty Ruth Houts Esther Thurman Patty Rick Lillian Repstein Betty Leaper Margaret Lambertsen and Dorothy Rick acting as guardian.

Cheahasi Camp Betty Ruth Houts Esther Thurman Patty Rick Lillian Repstein Betty Leaper Margaret Lambertsen Dorothy Rick Guardian

Woman's Club Opens Its 41st Year in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club marks its forty first year with a reception at the Montrose hotel attended by 350 members. President Mrs. W. R. Foor urged clubs to enrich members and serve the community, stressing home ideals and constructive leisure. Performances by Coe College artists accompanied by violinist Joseph Kitchin and baritone Frank Franklin highlighted the event. A benefit bridge and style show raised 180 and a dance is planned for November 28 in the Crystal room.

Times W. R. Foor Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Montrose Hotel Crystal Room Joseph Kitchin Flora McKay Kitchin Coe Faculty of Music Pierrot Randegger Kreisler Pilzer Pauline Frederickson Elton L. Yeager Frank Franklin Sylvia Velia Stardust F. T. Gates Foor Ways and Means Committee Gates H. C. Ring Aulden Griffin Griffin W. W. Richards C. C. Flodin R. J. Allen G. A. Cabinett

What Makes A Man Fall In Love Booklet Ad

An advertisement promotes a 40 page booklet titled Success In Love and Marriage. It claims to reveal how to develop magnetism and attract people, promising popularity and improved relationships. Readers are asked to send 15 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute in New York with name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Home Institute West Nineteenth Street New York N. Y

Local Ladies Named in Unnamed Notice

A list of women including Mrs. A. R. Menary Mrs. W. F. Naibert Mrs. Lulu Engleman Welty Mrs. A. C. Gertsen Mrs. J. L. Conley Mrs. C. W. McCalley and Mrs. Charles Huber appears in the readable portion of the notice.

Entas and Cargin Tie The Knot In Galena Ceremony

Frances Entas announces the marriage of her daughter Bernice to Weldon Cargin. The ceremony occurred in Galena Illinois on September 19 with Mr and Mrs Phil Randall of Cedar Rapids in attendance. Bernice Entas is a Washington High School graduate and Weldon Cargin a Grant High School graduate employed by Eddy Paper Corp.

Frances Entas Second Avenue SE Berniece Weldon Cargin Earl Cargin Sixth Avenue Galena, Ill Phil Randall Cedar Rapids

Birthday Surprise Honors M. L. Canfield at De Fore Home

M L Canfield was honored at a birthday surprise party held Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs J E De Fore at 830 Seventh Avenue SE. Gifts were presented to Mr Canfield by attendees including F A Canfield Hattie Canfield Edna Post Lyda Smith Virginia Ritchie Virginia Marilyn DeFore James Beers Marvin Robert Harman Clif ford Verne DeFore and the De Fore family along with their son David.

M. L. Canfield J. E. DeFore Seventh Avenue SE Mr. Canfield F. A. Canfield Hattie Canfield Clair Dice Edna Post Lyda Smith Virginia Ritchie Virginia Marilyn DeFore James Beers Marvin Robert Harman Clifford Verne DeFore David

Farewell Party For Miss Lenore Hartl Before Move

Miss Lenore Hartl prepares to leave for Alexandria Louisiana and is honored at a Sunday farewell party at the Wesley Hartl home. Attendees include Rose Abraham Josephine Houser Mary Dvorak Helen Houser Emily Raim Tillie Wavricek Agnes Houser Helen Hartl Lillian Hartl Vlasta Berdecny Marianne Hartl Lillian Serbousek Mary Kuta Oren Smith Al Touber Archie Ross Ernie Ross Frank Vavricek Lumir Vavricek Tom Wiszniewski John Brantner and John Brantner.

Lenore Hartl Alexandria Wesley Hartl Miss Hartl Rose Abraham Josephine Houser Mary Dvorak Helen Houser Emily Raim Tillie Wavricek Agnes Houser Helen Hartl Lillian Hartl Vlasta Berdecny Marianne Hartl Lillian Serbousek Mary Kuta Oren Smith al Touber Archie Ross Ernie Ross Frank Vavricek Lumir Vavricek Tom Wiszniewski John Brantner John

Local Notables Featured in Community Notice

Allan Vosatka Allan Vanourney William Bistricky Joe Neckwinder Aldrich Marek and families Wes Ley Hartl Langer and Sejnoha appear in a regional social column highlighting residents and couples in the area. The item lists numerous names associated with local households and distinguishes couples and individuals for neighborhood recognition.

Vosatka Allan Vanourney William Bistricky Joe Neckwinder Aldrich Marek Wesley Hartl, Jr William Langer Wesley Sejnoha

Farewell Dessert Bridge Honors Mrs Teeter

Miss Constance Anderson hosted a dessert bridge at her Ridgeway Drive home in honor of Mrs Charles E Teeter who, with Mr Teeter and their son Charles Jr, will move to Nevada. Mrs Teeter received gifts from guests including Virginia Knox Alice Krebs Margaret Wilcox Louise Doty and other friends and neighbors.

Constance Anderson Arthur Bearle C. A. Albaugh Miss Anderson Ridgeway Drive Charles E. Teeter D Avenue NE Teeter Charles, Jr Nevada Virginia Knox Alice Krebs Margaret Wilcox Louise Doty Mary Randall Amelia Bra

Ruth Clauson Weds Richard A. Brown

Mr and Mrs Walter Clauson announce the marriage of their daughter Ruth E Clauson to Richard A Brown son of Mrs Ora Brown of Rock Island. The ceremony took place in Rock Island with Rev Ernest J Campbell officiating. The couple will reside in Rock Island where Brown works for Phelps Light and Power.

Walter Clauson First Avenue Ruth E Richard A. Brown Ora Brown Rock Island Ernest J. Campbell Trinity Episcopal Church John C. McKay Brown Phelps Light and Power Company

Local YWCA dinner honors new city staff members

New city arrivals Miss Betty Dodd and Miss Lor raine Nelson will be feted at a Tuesday dinner at the Commonwealth tea room. Hosts include Miss Marguerite Stein Miss Dorothy Whitmore Mrs. Howard Hays and Miss Rose Miller. Dinner for twenty four guests follows with bridge to entertain after.

Betty Dodd Lorraine Nelson Commonwealth Tea Room Marguerite Stein Dorothy Whitmore Howard Hays Rose Miller Miss Dodd Miss Nelson Bridge

Fourth Birthday Party for Darlene Klahn

Mrs. Arthur Klahn hosted a party at 1002 B Avenue NW on Monday honoring her daughter Darlene on her fourth birthday. Guests included Jane Barngrover Marilyn Miller Patricia Miller Mrs William Mrstik LaVenne Irma Mae Klahn and the honored guest's paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Andrew Klahn of Wheatland.

Arthur Klahn B Avenue NW Darlene Jane Barngrover Marilyn Miller Patricia Miller William Mrstik LaVenne Irma Mae Klahn Andrew Klahn Wheatland

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At Hanford Post

American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post no 5 met Monday evening for a picnic supper at the Memorial coliseum. Following the supper co chairmen of the membership committee and their team conducted the meeting. The membership drive will end November 15. Forty membership workers were present.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Memorial Coliseum John Kadlee Vincent Kofron

Surprised on Birthday at West Side Picnic

Mrs. Thomas Watt of 6200 Avenue NW was surprised on her birthday Sunday at a picnic supper. Guests included her daughters Betty and Carol Ann, relatives Clyde R. Marshall and R. E. Walker, P. F. Low and family, Opal Snetzler, and Betsy Jo Froman, with out of town guests B. D. VanEvera of Washington DC, J O'Brien of Atchison Kan, Vera Snetzler, and Frank White of Atkins.

Thomas Watt Avenue Watt Betty Carol Ann Clyde R. Marshall R. E. Walker P. F. Low Jimmie Johnnie Betty Isabelle Opal Snetzler B. H. Froman Betsy Jo B. D. VanEvera Washington, D. C J. O’brien Atchison, Kan Vera Snetzler Frank White Atkins

Guests from California visit Fleagle family

Mr and Mrs Harry J Griggs of Upland California are guests in the home of Mrs Griggs sister in law Mrs Lottie Fleagle at 1626 First street SW Frank Fleagle is her brother in law

Harry J. Griggs Upland Calif Griggs Frank Fleagle First Street Lottie Fleagle

Frank Bibas Return Noted After Chicago Trip

Mr and Mrs Frank Bibas of 1910 Washington avenue SE returned after a week in Chicago.

Frank Bibas Frank Biba Washington Avenue Chicago

Engagement of Mary Holub and Frank Simon

Mr and Mrs Frank Holub of Swisher announce the engagement of their daughter Mary to Frank Simon son of Mr and Mrs Joe Simon of Cedar Rapids Both Miss Holub and Mr Simon are Shueyville high school graduates Miss Holub is employed by Wilson and Company and Mr Simon by Cities Service Oil Company.

Frank Holub Swisher Mary Frank Simon Joe Simon Cedar Rapids Miss Holub Mr. Simon Shueyville High School Wilson and Company Cities Service Oil Company

Honor Mrs Thompson By Church Women At Luncheon

Members of the Woman's Association of the First Congregational church held a Monday luncheon at the church in honor of Mrs E E Thompson longtime chair of the box and work committee. Mrs Thompson will move to Chicago soon and the group presented her a gift.

Woman’s Association of the First Congregational Church Church House E. E. Thompson

Debut Piano Concert Plans Move to Chicago

Miss Eulalia Hauser of 1537 Fifth Avenue SE travels to Chicago for a week to finalize preparations for her debut piano concert set for this fall, the artist said.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Chicago

P. T. A. Silver Friendship Tea Planned

Fillmore P. T. A. will host a silver friendship tea on Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. in the P. T. A. dining room. Women are asked to bring needles and thimbles for the event.

Fillmore P. T. A

Harrison Study Group Meets Wednesday With Guest Speaker

The Harrison study group will gather Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the school lunch room. A guest speaker will address the group.

Harrison

Taylor P T A Sets Thursday Meeting With Talk on Immunization

Taylor P T A will meet Thursday at 2 30 p m in the school auditorium. Committees for the year will be appointed and Mrs W D Elder health chairman of the P T A council will speak on Immunization for Diphtheria. A reception for mothers of new pupils follows with refreshments. Mothers of all district pupils and others are invited.

Taylor P. T. A W. D. Elder P. T. A. Council

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.F. Broeksmit Baker Entertain Rossiters John Emerys Health Education Dept. OF Woman’s Club Needlework Guild Executive Board Y. W. C. A. Business Girls Mrs. Pontious Swift George Walkers Prof. Kitchin Berniece Entas Folger Mrs. Ellis Folger’s Mrs. Teeter Ruth Clauson Legion Auxiliary California Mary Holub Mrs. Thompson Miss Hauser P. T. A. Meetings Silver Friendship Alfred Franklin Palace Theater Folger's Says Mrs. Ellis Harlan Ellis Muskogee Oklahoma Folger's Coffee Central America Ater
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