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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1941

Page

11

Two Hostesses Wen Visitors In City

In a busy city social day, Mrs. T. Frank Hersch and Mrs. Arthur Collins hosted morning and afternoon events. Mrs. Collins organized an afternoon tea for the Hall families from New York City Denver and Russell Kansas, with Mrs. M. H. Collins and Mrs. A. B. Van Dyke serving. Mrs. Hersch held a breakfast bridge at Mrs. Wurster's tea room for Mrs. G. A. Kay of Dallas previously Cedar Rapids, with bridge at the Hersch home later.

T. Frank Hersch Greenwood Drive Arthur Collins Thirty-fourth Street Cottage Grove Avenue SE Collins Robert Hall Merrette Hall New York City J. J. Hall Denver Richard Hall Russell, Kan M. H. Collins A. B. van Dyke Hersch G. A. Kay Dallas Tex Cedar Rapids Walter L. Jackson W. Mi.ey H. S. Perdue Carl K. Linge

Howard Cherry Returns Home From Florida Vacation

Mrs. Howard Cherry and her son Howard Jr arrive in Cedar Rapids from Delray Beach Florida after a three month stay. Mr. Cherry joined later this week after his Iowa State College graduation in March.

Florida Trei Howard Cherry Nassau Street Cherry Delray Beath Fila Howard, Jr Iowa State College Cedar Rapids

Neighborhood Birthday Party for Billy Meffert

Five neighborhood friends of Billy Meffert, son of Dr and Mrs Clyde B Meffert, 2010 Country Club Parkway SE, were entertained Tuesday afternoon at a birthday party. Games were the diver.

Billy Meffert Clyde B. Meffert Country Club Parkway SE

P E O Chapter Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Killian

Members of FO P E O were entertained at a Tuesday luncheon by Mrs. Herbert L Killian at 520 Vernon Drive SE with assistance from Mesdames Vere N Smith Forest S Rutgers F A Beals and Rollo S Pickford. Guests included Mrs J Henry Strickling from Keoseaqua Mrs C H Obye from Tipton and Mrs Robert Off from Audubon. Mrs B T Perrine led the program on the constitution.

Chapter FO Herbert L. Killian Vernon Drive SE Mesdames Devere N. Smith Forest S. Rutgers F. A. Beals Rollo S. Pickford J. Henry Strickling Chapter I Keoseaqua C. H. Obye Tipton Robert Off Audubon

Lois Kathryn Stewart Weds David E. Munger in Sunday Ceremony

Mr and Mrs W T Stewart announce the marriage of their daughter Lois Kathryn Stewart to David E Munger son of Mr and Mrs James L Munger. The couple reside at 1441 Second Avenue SE. Lois is a Fairfield High School graduate who attended Paris Beauty Academy. David is a Washington High School graduate employed at the LaPlant Choate Company.

W. T. Stewart J Street Lois Kathryn Stewart David E. Munger James L. Munger Fairfield High School Paris Beauty Academy Munger Washington High School LaPlant-Choate Company Second Avenue SE

High Twelve Plans Past Presidents And Ladies Night

Members of the High Twelve club host Friday at the Montrose hotel for their annual Past Presidents and Ladies Night in Crystal ballroom. Dinner starts at 6:30 with guest speaker Mrs. George Reid, who discusses Two Years Changes in England, including periods before and after the war outbreak. She is an Iowa native who recently returned to stay for the war with her parents in Monona. A musical program is planned by the committee.

High Twelve Club Montrose Crystal Ball George Reid England Reid Iowa Monona

Hedges Family Advancing Visit Arrives Friday

Horace G Hedges Jr a Tabor academy student from Marion Massachusetts and two classmates Reginald Weeks of England and Edwin Newdick of Boston left Wednesday for school after cation with Horace's parents at 825 Seventeenth street SE. Another son Davidee of New York City will arrive Friday for a short visit while in the Midwest on business and depart Sunday morning.

Horace G. Hedges, Jr Tabor Academy Marion Mass Reginald Weeks England Edwin Newdick Boston Horace Horace G. Hedges Seventeenth Street Hedges Davidee New York City Middlewest

Mrs Liddle Hosts Chapter IH PEO Luncheon

Mrs. George R. Liddle at 2014 Bever Avenue SE entertained Chapter IH PEO members at a luncheon Tuesday. Assistant hosts were Mrs. R. J. Thiel and Mrs. E. H. Files. Mrs. J. W. Yessler reviewed Paul Engle's Always the Land. Guests included Mrs. W. H. Morse of Chapter HJ and Mrs. J. M. Tallman of Chapter DK.

George R. Liddle Bever Avenue SE Chapter P. E.O R. J. Thiel E. H. Files J. WU. Yessler Paul Engle Mrrs W. H. Morse J. M. Tallman

Katherine Diers to Be Honored Guest at Shower

Miss Katherine Diers will be honored guest at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Reed C. Nelson at 2217 Meadowbrook Drive SE. The event includes a movie show and is tied to her upcoming marriage to John Tellier on Saturday. The guest list includes Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Richardson and Miss Jean Haldy along with Ellsworth Thompson and several locals.

Katherine Diers John Tellier Reed C. Nelson Meadowbrook Drive Nunn Eldridge Thompson F. W. Diers G. H. Tellier Richard F. Bruch Glen E. Peck Harry Sargeant Leo Holmes E. L. Lugian Charlies H

Adams announces birth of a son in Madison

Announcement is received of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Adams of Madison Wisconsin formerly of Cedar Rapids. The mother is the daughter of E B Cameron of 1900 Second avenue SE and the father is the son of Mr and Mrs D C Adams of 210 Twenty ninth street NE.

Adams Madison, Wis Cedar Rapids E. B. Cameron Second Avenue SE D. C. Adams Twenty-ninth Street

Ain Slie of Spokane Former Co

Mr and Mrs George B Ain slie of Spokane Washington former coverture notice appears in a local obituary column detailing the deceased and surviving spouse with standard public notice phrasing.

George B. Ainslie Spokane, Wash

Mrs Rugg Ends Ten Day Visit In Western Springs

Mrs Richard Rugg of the Carlton apartments completed a ten day visit in Western Springs. Mr Rugg joined her for the weekend as they returned Sunday evening.

Richard Rugg Carlton Apartments Western Springs Ing Mr. Rugg

Bridge luncheon at Mrs. B. J. Moon’s home

Mrs. B. J. Moon hosted a Wednesday noon luncheon at 2340 Linden drive SE. Eight members of her bridge club attended as guests.

B. J. Moon Linden Drive Bridge Club

Mrs Eugene M Pinney Hosts Cedar Rapids Country Club

Mrs Eugene M Pinney entertained at the Cedar Rapids Country Club, marking a social gathering noted in local society.

Eugene M. Pinney Ridgeway Cedar Rapids Country Club

Knuckle Benders ae Club Hosts Prize Night

Mr and Mrs George Svec hosted a Sunday evening gathering at 1803 Second Street SW for the Knuckle Benders ae club. Prizes went to Mrs George wtsae Mrs Ed Modracek Lumir j Modracek with Mr Visekye taking the traveling prize.

George Svec Second Street Knuckle Benders Ae Club George Wtsae Ed Modracek Lumir J Modracek Visekye

Family honors Mrs. Julia Novy at birthday dinner

Mrs. Julia Novy was honored at a birthday dinner held Sunday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lumir A Cuhel route two. A centerpiece of premier roses graced the table. Guests included Milo Novy Marjorie Larry and Dorothy Novy all of Iowa City A M Ulchh Emil Novy Ellen and Jean A W Ulich and Joe W Novy all of near North Liberty.

Julia Novy Lumir A. Cuhel Route Two Milo Novy Marjorie Larry Dorothy Novy Iowa City A. M. Ulchh Emil Novy Ellen Jean A. W. Ulich Joe W. Novy Near North Liberty

These Girls Will Sponsor Thursday Industrial Club Event

A local Girls group from the W. C. plans to sponsor an event on Thursday. The Industrial Girls meet before the party for dinner at 6 p.m.

W. C

We the Women By Ruth Millett on Family Security

The piece argues that financial security is not the only important form of safety for children. Family security, built from love and consistent care, outlasts money worries and can extend across generations even when funds are tight.

Mary Aretha Shimek Weds Marvin T Happel in Home Ceremony

Mary Aretha Shimek and Marvin T. Happel were married Sunday at 2 p.m. in a home ceremony conducted by Rev. P. L. Bornhoeft. Attendants included Gerald Lang of Norway. The bride is Wilson High School alumna. Happel recently returned from China with the U.S. Navy. They will reside with the bride's parents until their new home is ready.

William Shimek Nineteenth Avenue Mary Aretha Marvin T. Happel Walter Happel Twenty-first Avenue P. L. Bornhoeft Gerald Lang Norway Walter Happel Hoa

Fidelity Life open house draws delegates from five towns

The Fidelity Life association and No. 106 held an open house Friday at Maine lodge hall with delegations from Anamosa Olivville Tipton Belle Plaine and Lisbon. State director Ray L Rickoff and Mrs. Rickoff of Clinton attended. Ed Mulligan spoke about the juvenile convention planned for Fulton Illinois in June. Entertainment featured Dempsy Jones and his troupe.

Fidelity Life Association No. 106 Maine Lodge Hall Anamosa Olivville Tipton Belle Plaine Lisbon Ray L. Rickoff Rickoff Clinton Ed Mulligan Mulli Fulton Ill Dempsy Jones Ow of

Miss Alma Owens Hosts Civil War Reunion Talk

Miss Alma E Owens will host a Kensington gathering Thursday from 2 to 4 p m at 1508 Cedar Street for D A R members to hear Mrs E E Schenefeit speak on The Life and Love of Sarah and Josiah Wedgwood at her home.

Alma E. Owens Kensington E. E. Schenefeit Sarah Josiah Wedgwood

Will members invited to attend Friday session hours

From 1 30 to 4 p m Friday the will members are invited to attend this scheduled session.

Will

Family bonds and security through nurturing roles

The text argues that nourishing family feeling gives children lasting security, highlighting the importance of parental acts that foster unity and stability within the household across years. It emphasizes sustained affection as a foundation for resilience.

Eowine

Vojacek Named Spiritual Director of Catholic Workmen

Msgr August Vojacek of St Cuaeneus Church was chosen to lead the Catholic Workmen, succeeding the late Msgr E A Bouska of Ta bor S D. The executive council in Omaha made the appointment, as the 13 000 member order reshaped to include all Catholics. Cedar Rapids lodge, a major center, has over 500 members and Vojacek has served as delegate to national conventions.

August Vojacek St. Cuaeneus Church Catholic Workmen E. A. Bouska Tabor S. D Executive Council Omaha Tion Ppi Cedar Rapids Msgr. Vojacek

Mrs Kosanke Honored by Alpha Xi Delta Shower

Mrs Robert Kosanke the former Miss Jane Avalonne Cross was feted by Alpha Xi Delta sorority actives at a Saturday shower in the chapter rooms 1263 First Avenue East Dorothy Benbow led the event.

Robert Kosanke Jane Avalonne Cross Alpha Xi Delta Sorority First Avenue Dorothy Benbow

Daughters of Martha Host Dessert Luncheon Friday

The Daughters of Martha met Friday with Mrs. George E. Clements at 1833 First Avenue East for a dessert luncheon. The event featured social fellowship and an update on group activities.

Martha George E. Clements First Avenue E

Student recital piece list and performers noted

Hansen with accompaniment by Talbott and violin solo by Mrs. Solin. Virginia Ohmann sings with Martha Leksa on piano, while Miss conducts or assists.

Easter Luncheon at Palmer Circle Church Invites Women

The Palmer Circle of the First National Church will host its Easter luncheon Friday with Mrs. John T. Hecker as guest speaker reviewing Family Portrait by Lenore Coffee and William J. Cowen. Mrs. Andrew Petersen will direct the Women’s chorus performing two Bradbury numbers. An Easter bank offering will be taken. lunch is at 1 p.m. All women of the church are invited.

Midwest Small Animal Association Meets in Bar

Veterinarians from rural and urban Iowa Illinois and Missouri attend the Midwest Small Animal association annual meeting at Bar. President C L McGinnis of Peoria opens the convention with an address followed by a post graduate course and afternoon panels by Dr H C Smith Fort Dodge Dr J H Krichel Keokuk and Dr E C Khuen Evanston IL. Cedar Rapids vets Dr Grant Munger and Dr A R Menary helped arrange the event.

Iowa Linois Missouri Midwest Small Animal Association Bar C. L. McGinnis Peoria Frank E. Walsh Iowa State College H. C. Smith Fort Dodge J. H. Krichel Keokuk E. C. Khuen North Shore Evanston, Ill Cedar Rapids Grant Munger A. R. Menary

La Porte City House Sales Prompt Move Plans

Two La Porte City residences changed hands recently. The Joe Thomss estate house sold to Robert McBride and his parents moved in on Saturday. The Brockman residence sold to Garber and the Brockmans will relocate to Charles City.

LA Porte City Joe Thomss Robert McBride Herman Brockman Garber

Free Book Ad Promises Intimate Pacts for Daughters

An advertisement touts a free book claiming to reveal intimate pledges and urges readers to give the gift to their daughters today.

Tles

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard Cherrys MES High Twelve Bowlene Horace Hedges David Mrs. Liddle S. Arrid The American Institute of Laundering Dows Second Ave Second Street SE Berne L. Adams George B. Ainslies Chadimas Mrs. Rugg Mrs. Moon Mrs. Pinney Card Club SVECS Mrs Novy Ruth Millett Gazette Sarena Mary Aretha Shimek J. Netolickys South Fidelity Life Meeting D. U. V. Kensington Nis Bishop’s Cai Wen Liga aeBehil Wer Msgr Vojacek Monsignor Mrs. Kosanke Alpha XI Deltas Daughters OF Martha Annette Palmer Killian Killian Company
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