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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1937

Page

4

Woman's Club Opens Forty Second Year With Program

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club opens its forty second year in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel with president Mrs Warren A Hansen delivering a welcome on friendship. Members and officers are introduced as committee chairs present the social program and Community Chest drive is noted. A reception with musical selections follows, tea service, yearbooks and dues processed.

Woman's Club Warren A. Hansen Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Hansen Lowger Coze Bode Atos Wayne Basler Tecra W Lheson J. Hromek L. P. Davis J. C. Mahannah T. H. de Wees C. M. Day Robert Vesely Edwin Lundquist D. L. Williams Lillian Bell

Forrest Hines' Homme Returns From Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs Forrest Hines of 396 Twenty-sixth Street SP return after spending the weekend in Chicago as guests of her son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Leonard R Hines.

Forrest Hines Twenty-sixth Street Chicago Leonard R Hines

Jimmie Mansfield Hosts Ilis 10th Birthday Party

Jimmie Mansfield son of Mr and Mrs L A Mansfield hosted a birthday party after school at his home. The celebration included games and refreshments for a group of his friends from the neighborhood and nearby areas on Fourth Avenue SE.

Jimmie Mansfield Ilis Urs L. A. Mansfield Fourth Avenue SE Jimmie Bob Rasdale Jom Protzman Mac Jack Bobby Sedilacek Janesse- Sruce Foreman Bobmi Leo Hedberg David Bore D.s Moon Bill Severn Weiserton

Birthday Picnic For Barnes O'Donnell And Tommy Crabbe

Barnes O'Donnell and Tommy Crabbe celebrate their seventh birthdays with a neighborhood birthday picnic at Van Vechten park. Hosts are Barnes’s parents Mr and Mrs Harry G O'Donnell of 22290 Grande avenue SE and Tommy's parents Mr and Mrs Thomas L Crabbe of 2144 Grande avenue SE. Guests include Ann Wadsworth Jeane Crabbe Mitchell Barnes Jenna Cooper and others.

Barnes O'Donnell Harry G. O'Donnell Grande Avenue SE Tommy Crabbe Thomas L. Crabbe van Vechten Park Ann Wadsworth Jeane Crabbe Mitchell Barnes Jenna Cooper Dickie Kurtz Don Burleson Dick Prouty Billy Bell Duncan Ross

Cupboard Shower Honors Dorothy Gray Before Saturday Wedding

Mrs Herbert J Beals hosts a cupboard shower Tuesday at 1216 Fourth Avenue SE honoring Miss Dorothy Gray who will wed Ernest Rasmussen of Des Moines Saturday afternoon. Bridge is planned with out of town guests Mrs A Gray of Savannah Illinois and Mrs John Cuthbert Hall of Chicago visiting the Grays at 546 Vernon Drive SE.

Herbert J. Beals Fourth Avenue SE Dorothy Gray Ernest Rasmussen Des Moines Bridge A Gray Savanna John Cuthbert Hall Chicago Clarence O. Gray Vernon Drive

Mr and Mrs George M Bird Return From Milwaukee Visit

Mr and Mrs George M Bird of 1560 Third Avenue SE returned Monday after spending a week in Milwaukee at the home of Mrs Bird's sister Mrs J O Mackie and Mr Mackie.

George M Bird Third Avenue SE Milwaukee

McNarys Leave After Visiting Edward Clarks

Dr and Mrs W. D. McNarvy of Milwaukee left Monday after spending the weekend in the home of Dr McNarys sister, Mrs Edward C. Clark and Mr Clark, 2483 Grande avenue SE.

W. D McNarvy Milwaukee McNarys Edward C Clark Clark Grande Avenue

Ronald Valenta Leaves For Los Angeles Realty Role

Ronald J Valenta has left his parents Mr and Mes WA Valenta at 526 Fifth street SE after three weeks visiting. He goes to Los Angeles where he serves as vice president of Rainbow Realty Company.

Ronald J Valenta Mes Valenta Fifth Street Los Angeles Rainbow Realty Company

Mrs Charlotte Porter Honored By Bethany Congregational Church

Mrs Charlotte Porter of 1513 Fourth Avenue was honored Monday evening by the Progressive class of Bethany Congregational Church. The hostess to the event complemented Mrs Charlotte McLaugh with a western shower in a formal neighborhood gathering.

Charlotte Porter Fourth Bethany Congregational Church Charlotte Mclugh

Aunt Het Teases Emmie About Corset Or Exercise

In a candid remark Aunt Het quips that Emmie should wear a corset or take exercises to stop sagging, joking she would look tight and pretty if not for her sway back posture.

Emmie

Mrs Gertsen To Be Hostess At Party For Visitors

Mrs Arthur Gertsen will host a party at 359 Pleasant Drive SE Tuesday evening for visitors Mrs L R Johnson of Omaha and Mrs Charles Brown of Wapakoneta Ohio. The event features bridge and trip, with guests sharing the hostess’s hospitality at 522 B Avenue NE.

L.R Johnson Omaha Charles Brown Wapakoneta T W O Brien Avenue NE Arthur Gertsen Pleasant Drive A H Rotezi John S Tower Bo. Haeton G H Crevert Gertrude Maeess Mes William B Qauacan Hares Jo Cnadima Stahshnut Jonr F Far Tune

Newcomers Take Post as Assistant Manager at Casson Office

The article notes several new arrivals and appoints one as assistant manager of the Casson office. Details list individuals such as Lamson Beotters and Rubio among others, with references to fencersam and Verma day. The tone resembles a local update on staff changes and upcoming events.

Uefa Ios F Froesen Wise Sieseaine Rubio Mies Sromis Fencersam Lincameen Lamson Beotters Anc Company Sere Suncay Fer Fineon Ney Casson

Alpha Gamma Delta Pledges Honored At Tea Event

Alpha Gamma Delta at Iowa College announces the pledges of Gladys Hyde of Winnneapolis and Annie Laura Davidson of Manon with a tea to entertain other Coe sororities. Miss Alice Snyder presides as yellow and pink centerpieces decorate the chapter rooms while pledges perform duties and decorate the space. Guests include Betty Wannona Mer Loo leobs and Hubert Artis.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sororim Atioe College Gladys Hyde Winneapolis Annie Laura Davidson Manon Alpha Gamma Delta Coe Alice Snyder Mary Bo Moss Grace Broare Tee Lea Marta Betty Wannona Leobs

Gyrd Chistoffer's Des Moines Weekend Visit

Gyrd Chistoffer spent the weekend in Des Moines as a guest of Mire and Mire One Straus. He returned accompanied by his daughter Voory Ann, who had been visiting for two months with her grandparents in Des Moines.

Gyrd Chistoffer Des Moines Mire Straus Voory Ann Grand

Stallman Couple Celebrated 25th Anniversary in Fairfax

Mr and Mrs W oC Stallman were honored at their Fairfax home Sunday with a surprise party for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A pinfe dinner was served at noon and gifts were presented as 126 friends and relatives attended the event.

W Oc Stallman Fairfax

P T A Meetings Cleveland

The executive committee of the Cleveland PTA meets Thursday at 2 30 pm at Jackson School. All mothers of Jackson school pupils are invited to a special meeting Wednesday at 2 30 pm with important matters to be presented and a get acquainted hour for mothers and teachers.

Cleveland Cleveland Pta Mothers of Jackson School

Mrs. Dunshee Hosts Family Luncheon at Elks Club

Mrs William H Dunshee of 1844 First Avenue East hosted a Tuesday luncheon at the Elks club in honor of her daughter Mrs Carl Miner of Glencoe Illinois who is visiting for two weeks at the Dunshee home. Attending were Mrs C H Chandler Mrs C Ray Chandler Mrs Elizabeth Tomec Mrs Clark W Chandler Mrs Philip T Chandler Mrs Joseph C Chandler Mrs Bruce McKay Mrs Walter E Dunshee Mrs Fred M Higley Mrs John S Chandler and Mrs A N Watson.

William H. Dunshee First Avenue E Elks Club Carl Miner Glencoe Dunshee C. H. Chandler C Ray Chandler Elizabeth Tomec Clark W. Chandler Philip T Chandler Joseph C Chandler Bruce McKay Walter E Dunshee Fred M Higley John S&s. Chandler A. N Watson

Hill Billy Party Opens YWCA Business Girls Season

Members of the YWCA Business Girls league kicked off the season with a Hill Billy party in the association building. Sixty attendees enjoyed dinner with banana and straw hat place cards and lively chatter throughout the evening.

Business Girls’ League The YWCA Association Bt Bancanas Dante Nurabore Gure Teuss Fisher Oornasen Sonne Bato Camnoamer Pe N Lease Bsns Jun Cannes Enwr Aimee Bui

Community Meeting Notices at 1933 Street Address

A fragmentary notice indicates a luncheon meeting at a Lowmeen area venue with Mrs. 0 3 Wankifs listed and attendees including a group of women. The text suggests an upcoming gathering at the next luncheon event.

Wankifs Sranae

Fidler son of Montrose hotel pledged to Idaho group

Paul Fidler son of Alex Fidler of a Montrose hotel has been pledged to the Alph Tau Omega social fraternity at the University of Idaho in Moscow.

Paul Fidler Alex Fidler Montrose Alph Tau Omega University of Idaho At Moscow

Miss Alice Taylor and Miss Dorothy Miller Host Bridal Shower

A miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the Taylor home honored Miss Helen Banna ahead of her forthcoming marriage to Chester A. Dunlap on Saturday. Prizes were awarded to Dorothy Ludlow Virginia Shaler Mary Ludlow and Mrs. Howard Purvis.

Alice Taylor Dorothy E. Miller First Avenue Helen Banna Chester A. Dunlap Dorothy Ludlow Virginia Shaler Mary Ludlow Howard Purvis Shaler Purvis Herman Sm

Return of Mavel Coffee to Fifth Street

Coffee vendor Mavel Coffee returns to 3211 Fifth Street SE after a three week eastbound trip along the Great Lakes region. He passed through Crexseland and spent time in Cincinnati and Port Ky en route home.

Mavel Coffee Great Lakes Cincinnati Port

Mrs Exeleston Honored by Mrs Plotz at SE Home

Mrs Louisa Bredl hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering at 704 Seventh Street SE in honor of her niece Mrs Charles Exeleston of Van Nuss Calf who is visiting the Plotz family at 922 Ninth Street SE. Guests included Mrs Fred Plotz Mrs Frank Krall and her son Frank Jr Mrs Jerry Plotz Mrs Frank Cach Mrs Ed Stastny Mrs Theresa Bred and other children Connie and Jackie.

Louisa Bredl Seventh Street Charles Exeleston van Nuss Calf Fred Plotz Ninth Street Eggleston Bernice Frank Krall Frank, Jr Jerry Plotz Frank Cach Ed Stastny Theresa Bred Connie and Dackie

First Pre-Nuptial Shower For Edith Hersch

Mrs. George H. Eckert hosts a miscellaneous shower for Edith Hersch at 10536 Avenue NW, honoring her upcoming marriage to Carl B. Myers Jr. Occurring Tuesday evening, the event includes 22 guests, a dance, and refreshments after gift sharing.

George H. Eckert Avenue NW Edith Hersch Carl B. Myers, Jr Eckert C. C. Marks Chicago Miss Hersch Marks Montreal T. Frank Hersch John Schimelpfenning Elmer Severn J. W. Hopp Fanny Hiller Dan Schwarzentruber Kenneth Hefner Carl Hedley Anamosa N. D. Watson Daisy Sundberg Pfos Erma Wermer Muss Merle Eynier N. E. Hoffman MC Hepker Dewey Tecopsta Fred Stark Bm D Usten Maude Krets PF. Permit Jack

Mozart elf luncheon hosts discuss plans at Gaiesky home

Entaeraired luncheon at the home of Mrs. Jela Gaiesky 1726 Bever welue SE featured hostesses Wiss Istmer Hromk Miss Elizabeth Bonac and Vir Zalesky from the sumal committee. Members and guests listed include Mrs. Lernice Bald son Eleanor Hilvern Edith Twegoad Flora Tar lor Eera Mae Sila and several Misses with Joseppine Baten eiaer among those present.

Snor Yatesers Mozart ‘Elf Jela Gaiesky Wiss Istmer Hromk Scheirman Elizabeth Bonac Vir. Zalesky Lernice Baldson Eleanor Hilvern Edith Twegoad Flora Tarlor Eera Mae Sila Jeanor Howts Esther Hromk Grace Listebarger Alma Turechek Cevelia Eunl Voss Joseppine Bateneiaer

Birthday Party for Victoria Risk

A surprise birthday party was held Sunday evening at the home of Miss Lucille Risk in honor of Victoria Risk's twenty second birthday. Hostesses were Misses Lucille and Esther Risk and Emily Academly. Prizes went to Eve lyn David and Selma Saub of El Paso with a third to Martha Risk.

Lucille Risk Ellis Bulevard Victoria Risk Lucille Esther Risk Emily Academly Banco Evelyn David Selma Saub el Paso Tex Martha Risk Lorraine Farah Helen Risk Olga Metrey Genevieve Kacere Martha and Emaleen Risk Madeline Keller Selma Haddy Mary Haddy Madeline Mary Abodeely

Camp Fire group hikers earn trailseeker honors in park

Sixteen Nina Chinka Camp Fire members and guests spent Saturday in Van Vechten park for a nature hike and wiener roast. Seven girls earned trailseeker rank and will receive awards at the grand ceremonial at Ellis park on Oct 8. A council fire is slated Monday at Mrs Mason’s home 1753 C avenue NE to award honors.

Nina-Chinka van Vechten Park Ellis Park Betty Anne Ross Mary Anne Mason Jane Ann Grayston Ruth Shean Mary Ellen Rogers Mary Lou Moorman Shirey Long Donna Marie Uldh Marilyn Westfall Geraldine McKeeley Mary Beth Duncan Norma Lou Haegg Ruby Belle Buchheister Janice Clark Helen Nicholls Annette Alex Guardian Jessie Vern Williamson A. I. Mason Mason C Avenue

Knutson and Savel Wed in Charles City Methodist Church

Kathryn Knutson and Milo John Savel were united in marriage Saturday evening at 8 in the First Methodist church of Charles City. The ceremony featured fall flowers and seven branch candelabra with Rev. R. S. Phillips and Rev. J. E. DeLong officiating. The couple plans a Cedar Rapids home after October 1.

Kathryn Knutson C. M. Knutson Charles City Milo John Savel Joseph Savel Cedar Rapids First Methodist Church R. S. Phillips St. James Methodist Church J. E. DeLong Miriam Duning Austin Minn Dorothy Oecelrich Buckingham Caryl Austin Hampton Maybelle Young Conrad

Tri Blue High School Girl Reserve Holds Rally

The Tri Blue high school Girl Reserve club at Roosevelt school held a 10B membership rally in the school auditorium Tuesday with Mildred Burke running the question box program. After the meeting refreshments were served and Mrs. Harley Bowser, new club adviser, attended as a guest. Senior students may buy fun night tickets at the YWCA Tuesday and Wednesday before 8 pm and Friday 8:30 to 9:30 pm. The first fun night is scheduled for Oct 8 at 7 pm. Students should attend only on evenings without other school events.

Tri Blue High School Roosevelt School Mildred Burke Harley Bowser

Fannie Paschell Pledges Alpha Xi Delta at Coe College

Alpha Xi Delta at Coe College announces the pledging of Miss Fannie Paschell of Des Moines. The ceremony occurred Thursday at noon in the chapter rooms followed by a Saturday evening Mothers club spread for active and pledge members in the sorority rooms.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Coe College Fannie Paschell Des Moines Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club

Entre-Nous Club Meets in Mount Vernon

Members of the Entre-Nous club of Mount Vernon gathered at Miss Lucy Boyd's home for an old fashioned party. Miss Boyd and Mrs. Dorothy Higbee hosted as the program opened with Clarence Day's Life with Mother read aloud.

Mount Vernon Lucy Boyd Dorothy Higbee California Ruth Pinkerton V. D. Toof Cedar Rapids

Meeting on Hobbies by PE O Chapter IF

Mrs Ross and Mrs Gardner led a program on Hobbies at the PE O Chapter IF meeting held at 1733 D avenue NE. Camp Fire executive Miss Nadia Thorpe spoke, with Mrs Ross in Indian attire singing two songs. Mrs Burton Saxton was elected vice president to fill the vacancy of Mrs George Stevenson who moved to Des Moines. Tea featured snapdragons and asters. Miss Ella McLaughlin served.

B. Ross J. L. Gardner Pe.o Rex B. Cann D Avenue Ross Gardner Nadia Thorpe Mammy Moon Burton H. Saxton George Stevenson Des Moines Ella McLaughlin

Beta Sigma Phi Entertained at Spread Event

Miss Alice Stoner and Miss Thora Herr hosted Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi and educational director Mrs Pierre Tracy at a Monday evening spread in their apartment 128 Tenth Street NE. Prizes in bridge went to Kathryn Marshall Ethel Parrott and Catherine Lafferty. Mrs L M Stow formerly Mildred Bales announced her marriage. the Stows live at 1507 Third Avenue SE and received a silverware set from the chapter.

Alice Stoner Thora Herr Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Pierre Tracy Tenth Street NE Kathryn Marshall Ethel Parrott Catherine Lafferty L. M. Stow Mildred Bales Stow Third Avenue SE

Two Camp Fire Groups Combine at St Pauls Church

Niwaya and Waponita Camp Fire groups of St Pauls Methodist Church merged at a Monday meeting. Officers invested include President Elwina Imes Vice President Mary Louise Jesina Secretary Diane Waples Treasurer Phyllis Kobe Scribe Carol Kopel Janice Bailey named music director Plans for the year were outlined with Emma Allen Lois Harris Thelma Lynn and E W Wickham leading assignments.

Niwaya Waponita St. Paul's Methodist Church Elwina Imes Mary Louise Jesina Diane Waples Phyllis Kobe Carol Kopel Janice Bailey Emma Allen Lois Harris Thelma Lynn E. W. Wickham

Kegleys Visit Cedar Rapids Relative and Career Move

Mr and Mrs J D Kegley of Des Moines spent Monday with Mrs Sara J Kegley in Cedar Rapids. Mr Kegley was among Cedar Rapids first highway patrolmen and is now a special agent for the C B and Q railroad.

J. D. Kegley Des Moines Kegley Sara J. Kegley Cedar Rapids C. B. and Q. Railroad

Linn Doctors to Begin Cancer Series with Dr Bell Lecture

Dr ET Bell of Minneapolis will open a post graduate cancer course for Linn county physicians at the Montrose hotel with a 6 p.m. dinner. The first of eight weekly meetings will be led by a cancer specialist and sponsored by the Iowa State Medical Society and Linn County Medical Society.

ET. Bell Minneapolis University of Minnesota Linn County Montrose Hotel Iowa State Medical Society Cancer Committee Linn County Medical Society F. W. Mulson

Transient Peddler Fined for License Violation in City Court

Henry Thorp, 64, was fined 100 dollars and costs in police court for peddling without a license. He sold toothpaste and shoe laces door to door with specials and allegedly made unkind remarks. part of the fine was suspended with a requirement to obtain a peddler’s license. Thorp, pledging to comply, said pickings were good in the city as police found 200 dollars on him.

Henry Thorp Thorp

Red Cross Roll Call Campaign Parley Held in Cedar Rapids

John C. Wilson of St. Louis disaster relief representative arrived in Cedar Rapids to speak at Linn county Red Cross Roll Call luncheon. Alvin Keyes chaired the meeting at the YMCA with C. V. Shepherd Mrs. E K Beane and others in attendance.

John C. Wilson St. Louis American Red Cross Cedar Rapids Linn County Alvin Keyes C. V. Shepherd E. K. Beane Charlies B. Michel Harris Bennett Paul Huston Metta A. Burd

Minnesota Trucker Nabbed Over Interstate Certification

Jack H Hill of Albert Lea Minnesota was charged for operating a motor vehicle with improper license plates after Minnesota licenses but no Iowa certification. He paid $43.25 for Iowa plates and obtained a class H license for 8 750 pounds, avoiding the ten mile tax. The case reflects reciprocal action between Iowa and Minnesota as truckers face cross border licensing issues.

Jack H Hill Albert Lea Minn H. R. Churchill Minnesota Hill Iowa Justice Churchill

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