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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1936

Page

10

Anna Burkhalter Guild Names Committees For Year

Mrs Milo R Whipple president of Anna Burkhalter guild of the First Presbyterian church announced committee appointments for the coming year at a luncheon at Mrs A W McGregor 1910 B avenue NE Assisting hostesses were Mrs Horace G Hedges, Mrs B E Warner and Miss Clara Robinson Key committees include Hostesses Flowers Membership Calling Entertainment and Treichier with named chairs and members from the church community throughout the city

Milo R. Whipple Anna Burkhalter R. W. Gearhart Amos Melberg Arthur Barlow B. E. Warner Carl D. Thomas W. J. Brown Ways and Means R. H. Pickford A. W. McGregor Frank L. Buser L. A. Meierkord H. H. Bennett Ira T. Carrithers Delbert Ashby J. Lynn Crawford Allen S. Dunn Esther Olmsted John M. Ely Robert Little A. L. Haldeman H. D. O'Meara R. E. Choate Grant Collins

Scandinavian Writer Puzzle Clues Reveal Crosswords History

A complex grid theme links horizontal clues about bee writers and nouns with vertical entries spanning Specimen and engines. The puzzle references Scandinavian language hints and country names while listing multiple cross references and wordplay connections.

Cedar Rapids Men Pledge at Ames Fraternities

Sigma Alpha Epsilon at Iowa State College in Ames pledges Cedar Rapids men Fred Ellis Paul Wagner John Tellier Jack Heskett and Robert Grange. William Knickerbocker of Fairfax also pledges. Culver Brooks of Cedar Rapids vows Phi Delta Theta membership.

C. J. Knickerbocker Fairfax Culver Brooks Arthur A. Brooks Third Avenue Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Ames

Kernohans to Visit J Stuart McQuistons

Dr and Mrs J F Kernohan of Rochester Minnesota will arrive Thursday to visit Dr and Mrs J Stuart McQuiston 2044 Bever avenue SE Mrs Kernohan a Mayo Clinic neuro pathologist will speak at Linn County Medical Society meeting Thursday Mrs McQuiston will host a dinner Thursday evening at the Country Club

J. F. Kernohan Rochester Minn J. Stuart McQuiston Bever Avenue Kernohan Mayo Clinic Linn County Medical Society

Beardsley Heads to New York to Meet Brother in City

Dr. David E. Beardsley of Linden drive SE flies to New York City early this week to join his brother A. H. Beardsley of Elk hart Indiana, who has just returned from Europe.

David E. Beardsley Linden Drive New York City A. H. Beardsley Elkhart Ind Europe

Newtons Headed to Des Moines for New Home

Mrs Rockey T Newton and her daughter Joan left Wednesday for Des Moines to join Mr Newton. They will live at 4004 Kingman Boulevard after the move.

Rockey T. Newton Blake Boulevard Joan Des Moines Mr. Newton Newtons Kingman Boulevard

Blake Family Relocates to Alexandria Louisiana

Mr and Mrs James Dows Blake and their sons James and William left Wednesday to establish residence in Alexandria Louisiana.

James Dows Blake Fairview Drive James William Alexandria, la

Hedgespledge at University of Washington Alpha Delta Pi

Sam Hedges son of Mr and Mrs Horace G Hedges 825 Seventeenth Street SE is pledged to Alpha Delta Pi at the University of Washington Seattle Washington.

Sam Hedges Alpha Delta PI Horace G. Hedges Seventeenth Street Alpha Delta Pi Fraternity University of Washington Seattle, Wash

Mrs Howard Green Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Howard Green at 2003 Hever avenue SE entertained twelve members of her bridge club with a luncheon and bridge session at her home on Wednesday.

Howard Green Hever Avenue SE

Goughs Leave After Week in City Guests of Local Sisters

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gough of La Grange Illinois departed Wednesday after a week as guests of Mrs. Goughs sister Mrs. William B Smith at 1809 Sixth Avenue SE and Mrs. Jessie Canfield at 1434 First Avenue E.

Arthur Gough la Grange Ill

Stephens Day Observed By Cedar Rapids Alumnae in Columbia

Cedar Rapids alumnae of Stephens College in Columbia Missouri hold Stephens Day on James M Wood birth anniversary. They meet at Miss Audrey Lea Ivins home 1832 Fifth Avenue SE with election of officers on the agenda.

Cedar Rapids Stephens College Columbia James M. Wood Audrey Lea Ivins Fifth Avenue SE Stephens

Dorothy Kushner to Wed Edward Pill Sunday

Dorothy Kushner daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kushner of 1822 Blake boulevard SE will marry Edward Pill son of Max Pill of Le Mars Sunday at 4 pm at Temple Judah Rabbi David Polish to perform a single ring ceremony in front of immediate family and a few friends.

Dorothy Kushner Joseph Kushner Blake Boulevard Edward Pill Max Pill le Mars Temple Judah David Polish Ruth Kushner A. I. Beechen Sioux City Meretta Kushner Meyer Wolff Cherokee Lou Agranoff David Bernstein Rock Rapids Roosevelt Hotel

Luncheon Committee Leads BWP Doings At Bishop's

Under a new plan the Business and Professional Women's club holds Thursday luncheons from 11 am to 2 pm at Bishop's cafeteria. September averaging 47 members per luncheon across four meetings. October committee includes Lucille Gove Martha Heald Garnet McLean Lucille Pogge Amy Hetherington Clare Nichols Laura Sabroe Leta Nezerka Zoa Munger Genevieve Jarboe Jean Williams Elizabeth Parker Alice Hall Sadie Racer Bertha Groves with plans for special entertainment at each event.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Bishop’s Lucille Gove Martha Heald Garnet McLean Lucille Pogge Amy Hetherington

Luncheon and Bridge Honor Mrs Stannard Baker

Mrs James Canfield hosted a Wednesday luncheon and bridge at her home for Mrs James Stannard Baker visiting her parents Mr and Mrs D W Warren on Canroll Drive SE. Twelve guests attended.

James Canfield Second Avenue SE James Stannard Baker D. W. Warren Canroll Drive

Health Education Welcome Breakfast at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

The health education department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club invites attendees to a welcome breakfast this Friday at 11 a.m. at the club house. Reservations should be made with Mrs Verne E Henton at 24829. Mrs Alex Miller will speak after the meal.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Fairfax couples celebrate fifteenth wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vanorny of Fairfax host a Sunday evening surprise party with friends sharing cards and refreshments. A crystal gift was given as the group, including Cedar Rapids residents and several Vanorny relatives, gathered to honor the milestone.

Frank Vanorny Fairfax John Krejsa George Striesky Elaine William Stasak Lumir Blahnik Cedar Rapids William Michalek Margaret Ann Frank Staskal Evelyn Charles Dvorak Frank Rohlena Edwin Kvetensky Lavona Irene Tom Asenbrener

King's Daughters Circle Luncheon Sees Seventeen Members

Mrs. W. Paul Engel hosted the Ida Mansfield circle at a luncheon with seventeen members and guest Mrs. M. D. McWilliams. Mrs. John Hutch Mrs. John Morton and Mrs. Engel will attend the state convention in Davenport next week. Mrs. Walter Hambright will host the next circle meeting.

W. Paul Engel Twenty-fourth Street Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters M. D. McWilliams John Hutch John Morton Engel Davenport Walter Hambright Blake Boulevard

Mid-West Union Local 1 Women and Wives Picnic

Women members and wives of members of the Mid-West Union local No. 1 of Wilson and company enjoyed a Thornwood picnic Sunday. Committee in charge included Miss Louise Zubrod, Mrs. Agnes Travis, Mrs. Helen Versel, Miss Ella Maucka and Mrs. Maggie Klepach.

Mid-West Union Wilson and Company Thornwood Louise Zubrod Agnes Travis Helen Versel Ella Maucka Maggie Klepach

Winners in First Of Par Contract Games Announced

Sixty eight players competed in the first of four par contract bridge games at the Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Waterloo clubs dominated sections A and B with top North South and East West pairs from Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Out of town players included G E Gough and others The series continues October 20 with the same partnering teams through all four events.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City Waterloo Roosevelt Hotel S. A. Sanders G. E. Gough George E. Beattie Carl F. Jordan J. F. McLaughlin C. H. Stark Fred Higbee F. G. Scott J. Shallenberger George Fitzgibbons Moline Ill C. E. Weiss H. H. Harris Davenport Oliver Longueville S. P. Moore

Classroom Teachers Resume Meetings at First Congregational Church

About 150 Cedar Rapids teachers attended the first meeting of the Classroom Teachers association Tuesday evening at the First Congregational church. Miss Louise Renner introduced new teachers and guests, while Miss Lillian Clark outlined committee members.

Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers’ Association First Congregational Church Louise Renner Lillian Clark Eva Byerly Mary K. Fuller Geraldine Green McKinley School Evelyn Stoakes Clark Leone Sutherland National Teachers’ Association Portland Alaska

Forrest Stewarts Return From New York and Maine Trip

Mr and Mrs Forrest Stewart returned from a two month stay in New York City where Mrs Stewart visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Chapman. Before that the Stewarts spent three weeks in Maine.

Forrest Stewart Thirty-fourth Street Drive New York City

Schoons Headed to New York City for Two-Week Visit

Mr and Mrs George L Schoon left Wednesday from 2224 Grande avenue SE for New York City. They will visit Mr Schoonover s son L L Schoonover for two weeks.

George L. Schoonover Grande Avenue SE New York City Mr. Schoonover L. L. Schoonover

Thirty third anniversary honored at Lana home

Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lana of 1811 Hamilton Street SW celebrated their thirty third wedding anniversary with a Tuesday evening party at their home. A gift was presented by relatives and friends. Mrs. Frank Zahradnik decorated the cake. Attendees included multiple Lanas Svces and Zahradniks along with other local families and their children.

J. M. Lana Hamilton Street Frank Zahradnik Frank Svec Frank, Jr Ignatzs F. Zahradnik Irma John Anna Tomec William Lana Frank Teply Theron Smith Marian George Svee Marilyn Frank Heral Mary Louise Brand

Honored on Birthday At Joyland Ballroom

Mrs. Thomas Johnson was honored Sunday at a birthday party held at Joyland ballroom. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Henecke and their son, and many others with family and friends listed.

Thomas Johnson Joyland Ballroom Ernest Henecke Gene Davidson Warren Davis Ray Mentzer Paul Henecke Rudolph Jasa Charles Zell Bessie Wilson Bill Fetters LeRoy Henecke Bert Day Howard Hines Jade Rains McKean Will Powers Harry Wharton Jessie Johnson

Organ Patron Concert by Beethoven Club At First Presbyterian

About 200 patrons attended the Beethoven club’s first patron concert, an annual organ program at First Presbyterian church. Guest organists Prof. Horace Alden Miller of Cornell and Alvin Keiser drew praise for selections including Miller’s Go Chain the Lion Down and Steal Away, and Reger Benedictus. A notable trio recital featured Mary Chalmers Cory, Lucy Ambroz, and Alice Gard performing Le Deluge.

Beethoven Club First Presbyterian Church Horace Alden Miller Cornell College Alvin Keiser Westminster Presbyterian Church Schumann Joanna Gerhardt Eleanor Taylor Cesar Franck Virginia Paul Alma Turechek Montrose Hotel

Lelia Johnson Returns From Canada and Maine Trip

Miss Lelia Johnson of 1100 First Avenue East returns Tuesday after two months in Kennebunkport Maine and Toronto Canada. In Toronto she visited her brother D O Johnson.

Lelia Johnson First Avenue E Kennebunkport Toronto Canada Johnson D. O. Johnson

Klingers Move to New Home in Longwood Drive NE

Mr and Mrs Leo J Klinger and their sons Robert and Donald will arrive this week from Clinton to reside at 529 Longwood Drive NE. Mr Klinger is the son of Mr and Mrs W Klinger of 541 Knollwood Drive SE and is affiliated with the Klinger Paint company.

Leo J. Klinger Robert Donald Clinton Longwood Drive Mr. Klinger W. Klinger Knollwood Drive The Klinger Paint Company

Milburn and Cutter Host Shower for Marie Voss

Mrs G A Milburn and Mrs Kathrine Cutter hosted a Sunday afternoon miscellaneous shower at Mrs Cutter s home honoring Marie Voss who will wed Alphonse Erger on October 14. Prizes at 50c were won by Mrs C F Schminkey Mrs Womachel and Veldam Stallman.

G. A. Milburn Kathrine Cutter Cutter Marie Voss Alphonse Erger C. F. Schminkey W. Womachel Veldam Stallman W. Voehl O. Spurgeon M. Rinderknecht R. Anderson H. Spurgeon G. Schmidt V. Svenksen S. Huston J. Erger J. Voss Martha Womachel Hilda Pickart Christine Bjornsen Hildegarde Caroline Marousek Viola Elenora Erger Evelyn Boddicker Sylvia Stallman Margaret Ann Milburn Eileen Smith Carolyn Mary Schminkey

King’s Daughters Dessert Luncheon Delegates Elected

Mrs. Raymond A. Brown hosted the King's Daughters circle at a Tuesday dessert luncheon. Mrs. Brown and Mrs. I. D. Yanaway were chosen as delegates to the state convention in Davenport with Mrs. W. E. Robush as alternate. Ethel Evans circle member Ethel Evans attended with Linn County Union president E. W. De Nio as guest. Next meeting set for Oct. 15 at Mrs. Cecil Bolsinger’s home.

Raymond A. Brown Johnson Avenue Ethel Evans King’s Daughters Delbert Auten Brown I. D. Yanaway Davenport W. E. Roebush E. W. de Nio Linn County Union

Belle Plaine Club Elects New Officers at Picnic

The Belle Plaine club met on Tuesday for a picnic luncheon at Mrs. Gertrude Ahrens home at 1737 Blake boulevard SE. Officers elected include Mrs A Schlantz president Mrs G L Lyman vice president second term and Mrs E Horak secretary and treasurer. Outgoing officers were Mrs L C Bell and Mrs R B Cronbaugh.

Belle Plaine Club Gertrude Ahrens Blake Boulevard A. Schlantz G. L. Lyman E. Horak L. C. Bell R. B. Cronbaugh

Cedar Chapter OES Past Matrons Plan Luncheon

The Past Matrons association of Cedar chapter OES meets Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at Mrs. Bernice Diserens home located at 2202 Upland Drive SE. Assisting hostesses will be Mesdames Gertrude Coykendall Florence Aker Flora Manville and Wilda Moulds.

Wilaura Skien Wins Piano Scholarship

Wilaura Sue Skien daughter of Dr and Mrs J S Skien of 2007 Fourth avenue SE won the piano scholarship at Coe college awarded by Miss Helen Mokress. Thirty children applied. the scholarship offers a year of piano study under Miss Mokress with tryouts held last Saturday at Coe college department of music.

Wilaura Sue Skien J. S. Skien Fourth Avenue SE Coe College Helen Mokress

Watecanya Camp Fire Elects Officers at Picnic Meeting

The Watecanya Camp Fire group of St. Pauls church met at Mrs. Warner C Danforth s home for a picnic supper and business session Tuesday Officers elected include Dorothy Mesk nes president Virginia Clapp vice president Mary Frances Bucknell secretary Dorothy Mueller treasurer Jean White scribe Doris Wage Lucille Harris and Jean Rodgers program committee Joan Yessler Dorothy Lehman Lucia Smith and Miriam Zambrakos social committee. They will visit Mr and Mrs V E White and Jean White at their lakeside cottage on Lake Macbride Saturday and host their parents at a steak fry in Bever park Tuesday.

Watecanya St. Paul’s Church Warner C. Danforth Dorothy Mesknes Virginia Clapp Mary Frances Bucknell Dorothy Mueller Jean White Doris Wage Lucille Harris Jean Rodgers Joan Yessler Dorothy Lehman Lucia Smith Miriam Zambrakos

Shower Honors Miss Lillian Ludvicek Ahead of Fairfax Marriage

Miss Adeline Lopata Miss Edna Lenicek and Miss Tillie Rohlena hosted a Sunday afternoon shower for Miss Lillian Ludvicek of Fairfax who will wed Emil Rohlena of Fairfax on October 6. A mock wedding and banco entertained guests. Ludvicek received a gift with a large group of attendees including Vlasta Rohlena Marcella Stepanek Alma Nove Leona Novak and others.

Adeline Lopata Edna Lenicek Tillie Rohlena Lillian Ludvicek Fairfax Emil Rohlena Banco Miss Ludvicek Vlasta Rohlena Marcella Stepanek Alma Nove Leona Novak Lillian Bezdek Frances Cerveny Evelyn Louvar Kathryn Cerveny Anna Bezdek Wilma Hynek Lillian Kucera Theresa Cloughy Rosie Lumparek

Morans Celebrate 22nd Wedding Anniversary With Picnic

Mr. and Mrs. G L Moran of 520 Seventh Street SW were surprised Tuesday night at home by a group of friends with a picnic dinner. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. T C Baker and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. J L Kikendall and Margaret Jane, Dr. and Mrs. J S Skien and children, and others.

G. L. Moran Seventh Street T. C. Baker Ruth J. L. Kikendall Margaret Jane Cyrus Metcalf A. W. Peterson Iane Doris Allen H. E. Sherrard J. S. Skien Wilaura John George L. Moran

Esther Marie Johnson to wed David Hayden in Richmond Mo

Esther Marie Johnson and David Hayden were married June 1 in Richmond Missouri by Paul White justice of the peace. The couple, formerly of Moran Kansas, will relocate to Los Angeles California where Mr Hayden will work at Wilson and Company.

Gust Johnson Southland Avenue Esther Marie David Hayden Elmer Hayden Moran, Kan Richmond Paul White Hayden Johnson Los Angeles Calif Wilson and Company

Jane Boyd Circle to Hold Thursday Luncheon

Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. E. K. Easton on 501 Thirtieth Street SE. Mrs. Hugh Hillerege and Mrs. F. E. Young will be assisting hostesses.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters E. K. Easton Thirtieth Street Hugh Hillerege F. E. Young

Art Dept Reports Research on Romeo and Juliet Film

Seventy five members and guests of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club art department heard Rev. Irvin E. Deer discuss research for the motion picture Romeo and Juliet. He noted six months of Italy based work by Cedric Gibbons and highlighted European art resources shaping setting and costumes.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Irvin E. Deer Mr. Deer Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America Italy Cedric Gibbons Europe Deer Norman Sutliffi Marjory

Miss Evelyn Waln Wed October Wedding Honored At Linen Shower

Miss Evelyn Waln of Springville and Darwin Robertson of Marion will marry in October. A linen shower Tuesday at 119 Thirteenth Street NW featured bridge and banco with high prizes to Miss Marjorie Cowgill and Miss Vera Melton. Consolations went to Mrs. Ralph Waln and Mrs. Don Torrence. Attendees included Mrs. Ralph Waln, Mrs. George R. Barnoske, Mrs. Don Torrence, Mesdames Hach and Hamblin, and several Misses and Mrs. Morgan.

Evelyn Waln Springville Darwin Robertson Marion Betty Morgan Thirteenth Street Marjorie Cowgill Vera Melton Ralph Waln Don Torrence George R. Barnoske Lester Hach Don Hamblin Margaret Port Eleanor Roberts Dorothy Anne Flint Helen Graver Nylene Brown Virginia Morgan W. N. Morgan

Edith Avery and Carl Hensley marry in Iowa City

Miss Edith Avery of Vinton and Carl Ray mond Hensley of Cedar Rapids wed on Sept 23 in Iowa City. Attendants were Miss Lucille Kelley and Gus Scolaro of Cedar Rapids. Hensley works at the Niagara cigar store. couple to reside at 427 First avenue W.

Edith Avery Vinton Carl Raymond Hensley Cedar Rapids Iowa City Lucille Kelley Gus Scolaro Hensley Niagara Cigar Store First Avenue W

Beta Delphian Meeting At Dorothy Lillick Home

Beta Delphian will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at 1743 D avenue SE. Miss Anna Moor presents The Story of the Czechoslovakian Republic, Miss Annie Smith handles current events, and Miss Louise Safely reviews My Antonia by Willa Cather.

Beta Delphian Dorothy Lillick D Avenue SE Anna Moor Annie Smith My Antonia Willa Cather Louise Safely

Johnsons Move From Bever Avenue to Meadowbrook Drive

Mr and Mrs Max L Johnson and their family relocate from 1927 Bever Avenue SE to 2238 Meadowbrook Drive SE keeping the move within the local area.

Max L. Johnson Bever Avenue Meadowbrook Drive

Odekonya Camp Fire Hikes to Bever Park for Roast

Immaculate Conception church group hiked to Bever Park Tuesday for a wiener roast. Plans for the coming year were discussed. Twelve members and the guardian attended.

Odekonya Immaculate Conception Bever Park The Guardian

Return of Harriers from Minnesota Vacation

Mr and Mrs Loyal R Harrier of 400 Fourth Avenue SW have returned from their home on Big Gull Lake Minnesota where they spent the entire summer.

Loyal R. Harrier Fourth Avenue SW Big Gull Lake Inn

Seven year old Mary Theresa Kavin to eat solid food

In Jersey City Mary Theresa Kavin born without a lower intestinal tract, after two operations to create an artificial intestine and enable solid-food eating, planned a first meal of hamburger steak, spinach, potato and ice cream. She survived a four day post operative danger last week and now improves.

Jersey City N. J Mary Theresa Kavin Mary

Earl of Leicester Presents Queen Elizabeth Wristwatch in 1572

The Earl of Leicester is recorded as presenting Queen Elizabeth with a wristwatch in 1572. This event marks an early mention of timepieces granted to royal figures in historical records.

Earl of Leicester Elizabeth

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