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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1942

Page

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Double Wedding Unites Cedar Rapids Couples in Kahoka Mo

Two Cedar Rapids couples married Saturday in Kahoka Missouri then journeyed on a wedding trip. Betty Jean Fosnacht wed Gles Hoye and a second couple tied the knot with similar family ties. The weddings were conducted by Rev. Monte Peterson and both couples plan to live in Cedar Rapids. In St Louis they visited the Stanley family, tying Cedar Rapids to Miss Geral dine Steadman.

Cedar Rapids Kahoka Betty Jean Fosnacht Wright A. G. Mitchell Daniel Street Gles Hoye Warry Hall C Avenue Monte Peterson St. Louis T. Carleton Stanley, Jr Stanley Geraldine Steadman

Sheridan Bride Weds Lieut Stevan Smith in Episcipal Rite

Margaret Creighton Crane daughter of Dr and Mrs Richard E Crane of Sheridan Wyoming became the bride of Lieut Stevan Butler Smith son of Mrs Isaac B Smith at St Peters Episcopal church Sheridan The service was read by Rev Donald G Smith The bride worn white satin gown with seed edging and Queen Elizabeth veil The couple plans a home near Fort Riley Kansas after a wedding trip The bride attended Wheaton College and Stuart School Boston The groom a Princeton graduate and officer in the cavalry division of the OTS

Margaret Creighton Crane Richard E. Crane Sheridan, Wyo Stevan Butler Smith Isaac B. Smith Twenty-seventh Street Mr. Smith St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Sheridan Donald G. Smith Star of Bethlehem Elizaveil Gardenias Star Lehem Fern Nancy Brown Ichard E. Crane, Jr Lieut. Smith

Mrs Downing Heads to Philadelphia to Join Son on Stage

Mrs Mae Downing of the Grand hotel leaves Wednesday for Philadelphia to join her son Robert Downing stage manager of the eastern company of My Sister Eileen. En route she will visit friends in Chicago and Indianapolis.

Mae Downing Grand Hotel Philadelphia Robert Downing Eileen

Grinnell students visit Hallman home guests

Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Hallman host their daughter Miss Rebecca Hallman and Dudley Conner of Denison this weekend. Both are students at Grinnell College and stay at 2445 Fifth Avenue SE.

M. S. Hallman Fifth Avenue SE Rebecca Hallman Dudley Conner Denison Grinnell College

Modern Art Seen As Part Of Historic Trend

Miss Nelle Erwin told Beethoven club members that modern art reflects a general historical shift toward inner essence over outward appearances. She noted early 20th century moves to explain phenomena beyond nature and predicted artists would continue to create literature painting and music from this dreamy shift with figures including Betty Jean Seabees A Ellett C Robbins and E W Scheldrup of Iowa City.

Nelle Erwin Beethoven Club Leyleader Ing Betty Jean Seabees A. Ellett C. L. Robbins E. W. Scheldrup Iowa City

Drexlers Host Birthday Party For Camilla Hitchner

Mrs. Robert V. Drexler and her son Bobby hosted a Wednesday afternoon birthday party at 1249 Third Avenue SE for Camilla Hitchner one year old, daughter of Dr and Mrs Dell G Hitchner. Guests included Mrs John C Fiske and Linda, Mrs William Tongue and Barbara, Mrs Bernard L Smith and Jill, Mrs Robert L Stonebraker and Mrs Boyd Carter.

Robert V. Drexler Third Avenue SE Bobby Camilla Hitchner Dell G. Hitchner John C. Fiske Linda William Tongue Barbara Bernard L. Smith Jill Robert L. Stonebraker Boyd Carter

Mrs Wilder Visits Iowa City Guests and Hospital Tours

Mrs S W Wilder of 2005 B Avenue NE toured Iowa City on Tuesday as a luncheon guest of Mrs Arthur Steindler. She was hosted by Mrs Luthero Vargas of Brazil, whose father is the Brazilian president. Dr Vargas and Mrs Vargas wrapped up their stay on Wednesday and visited U S hospitals. Mr and Mrs Albert C Thomson of 525 Seventeenth Street NE left Tuesday for Detroit to visit their daughter Mrs Kenneth Duncan and son in law Mr Duncan. they expect to return in a week.

S. W. Wilder B Avenue NE Iowa City Arthur Steindler Luthero Vargas Brazil Vargas United States Albert C. Thomson Seventeenth Street Detroit Shaster Kenneth Duncan Duncan

Mrs Skinner and sons visit Mrs Tapper

Mrs James M Skinner of Joliet Illinois and her sons David and Donald arrived Wednesday evening for Easter weekend to visit Mrs Skinner's mother Mrs B O Tapper at 348 Forest Drive SE.

James M. Skinner Joliet, IL David Donald

Johnsons announce daughter engagement at Fort Lewis

Truth announces the engagement of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson of 801 Seventeenth Street SW to their daughter to Private L. Bruce son of Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Bruce of 325 Eleventh Street this month at Fort Lewis Ash where Private Bruce is stationed. Both Miss Johnson and Private Bruce graduated from Roosevelt High School. Miss Johnson is employed by Collins Radio Company.

C. A. Johnson Seventeenth Street L. Bruce L. N Fort Lewis Ash Bruce Miss Johnson Roosevelt High School Collins Radio Company

Harrison Principal Addresses Wartime Education Talk

Miss Marjorie Walters, Harrison school principal, outlined wartime duties for nursery and kindergarten programs under the U S Office of Education plan. She stressed self reliance, health habits, obedience, and local geography knowledge. Edwin Bruns demonstrated soap carving. nominations for ACE officers were announced. plans set for an ACE party on April 17.

Marjorie Walters Harrison School Association of Childhood Education Board of Education Catherine Eckstein Walters Ad Committee United States Office of Education Edwin Bruns Cedar Rapids Eckstein Elizabeth Dennis Lincoln School Flossie Grafft van Buren Naomi Hewitt Polk Armina Davis A.C.E

Bob Taylor Arrives for Weekend Visit to Northfield

Bob Taylor a student at Carleton College Northfield Minnesota will arrive Thursday night for a weekend visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Harmon R Taylor 2338 Blake Boulevard SE

Bob Taylor Carleton College Northfield Minn Harmon R. Taylor Blake Boulevard

Camp Belvoir resident speaks at O.E.S. meeting

Mrs Emil Petranek residing with Capt Petranek at Camp Belvoir Va talks about life in camp during a meeting of the O E S auxiliary to the Children's Home held at Mrs T J Whitock house 1845 Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Woman's Club civic chair Mrs Andrew Petersen urged volunteers to display flags in all city homes.

Emil Petranek Capt. Petranek Camp Belvoir O.E.S T. J. Whitock Fourth Avenue SE Andrew Petersen Cedar Rapids

Easter Weekend Brings Wide Circle of Guests and Parties

Easter weekend and the preceding days bring numerous visitors. Frances Baxter of Boston will join and later return east. Mrs. W. Baarak gona arrives from Sarasota to Sumner. Mrs. Cole McMartin of Des Moines attends a luncheon hosted by Mrs. John E. Stansbury. Guests include Mrs. Ralph G. Hubbell of Buffalo and Mrs. Mark M. Cleaver of Arlington Heights NL. The Cleavers stay with T. R. Warriner family over Easter. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Penningroth host Mrs. C Bennett Chesterman of Sioux City visiting Tipton briefly.

Frances Baxter Boston Sumner W. Baarak Gona Sarasota Fla Cole McMartin Des Moines John E. Stansbury Country Club Parkway SE McMartin Frank Heald Charles Penningroth Fourth Avenue Penningroth C. Bennett Chesterman Sioux City Tipton

Martha Suchy Comes For Spring Vacation

Miss Martha Suchy daughter of Mr and Mrs J E Suchy 116 Sixteenth avenue SW arrived Thursday from Monmouth College Monmouth NL to spend her spring vacation with her parents She was accompanied by her roommate Miss Vada Treloar of Aledo IL

Martha Suchy J. E. Suchy Sixteenth Avenue SW Monmouth College Monmouth Vada Treloar Aledo, Il

Mary Jane Huber to Attend Convention in Massachusetts

Miss Mary Jane Huber student at the University of Iowa and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Charles F. Huber will participate in a convention of the Athletic Federation of Women in Wellsley from April 9 to 11. She will discuss the W A A s role in the world crisis. Also accompanying her is Miss Janet Davenport of Neola president-elect of the university's Women's Recreation association.

Mary Jane Huber University of Iowa Charles F. Huber Bever Avenue Athletic Federation of —— Women Wellesley Mass Huber Miss Huber Women’s Recreation Association University Janet Davenport Neola

Klatter Klub entertains husbands at R L Lynch street party

Members of the Klatter Klub hosted their husbands Wednesday evening at the R. L. Lynch residence on street SE. Prizes were won by Mr and Mrs Paul Oneer Mrs Robert Wright and Mr and Mrs Al Doyle. Mrs Doyle to host club on April 15.

Klatter Klub R. L. Lynch Weil Street SE Paul Oneer Robert Wright al Doyle Doyle

Co. and N. W. Women Elect Officers

Officers were elected for two year terms at a meeting of the Chicago and North Western Women's club. Charles Phillips was named delegate and Mrs. James Watt, alternate, to attend a convention in Chicago in May. Plans were made for a silver tea May 6.

Chicago and North Western Women’s Charles Phillips James Watt Chicago

Mary to George J Ennettne at Mrs Joseph Belehrad social

A gathering at 1001 Oakland Avenue NE hosted by Mrs Joseph Belehrad featured a mock wedding and bingo. Attendees included Effie Neill Milo Dicus Edward Dose Maud Cronkhite Florence Peterson Matilda Popenhagen Elsie Green Fanny Clark Addie Sleight Mae Walsh Ella Lund Lillian Lyke Vianna Dahn Helen Kunzman Mame Stoner Gladys Cox Bernice Miller Ann Mrstik Gladys Rohn Betty Sramek Lillian Kofron Clara Wernisch Ruth Amsted Helen Schamberger Sarah Ainsworth Lottie Fauchier Laura Burianek Ella.

Mary George Jennettne Joseph ‘Belehrad Oakland Avenue Effie Neill Milo Dicus Edward Dose Maud Cronkhite Florence Peterson Matilda Popenhagen Elsie Green Fanny Clark Addie Sleight Mae Walsh Ella Lund Lillian Lyke Vianna Dahn Helen Kunzman Mame Stoner Gladys Cox Bernice Miller Ann Mrstik Gladys Rohn Betty Sramek Lillian Kofron Clara Wernisch Ruth Amsted Helen Schamberger Sarah Ainsworth Lottie Fauchier Laura Burianek Ella Horn Beatrice Plotz Jane Rawson Mary Harper Louise Morehouse Ella

Local Ladies Host Social Gathering At Home

Elie Mien Pee teams Minnie Shaffer and Mary Mrs. William Miller and Mrs. Chris Miller entertained at the event. Residents enjoyed refreshments and conversation in a cordial neighborhood setting.

Minnie Shaffer Mary William Miller Chris Miller

Kappa Deltas Win Coe Sorority Sing Title

Kappa Delta wins Coe Sorority Sing after a tie with Alpha Gamma Delta. The KD entry edged the field in the singoff, performing In My Garden of. Delta also competed. Judges were Maurine Hamblin Andrea Johannsen and Ralph Lee. Peggy Howland of Independence presided as Pan-Hellenic president.

Richard Sisco Honored at Postnuptial Party

Mr and Mrs Richard E Sisco who wed February 21 were feted Tuesday night at 1200 Nineteenth Avenue SW Dwight A McAfee residence. Friends attended to give gifts and enjoy games. Present were Mrs Lil lian Whittemore Mr and Mrs Carl Whittemore of Marion and daughters Margery and Judith Mrs Robert Combey Mr and Mrs Walter Hensch Mr and Mrs F E Wiggins Mr and Mrs H O Sisco and Mr and Mrs R L Hensch.

Richard E. Sisco Dwight A. McAfee Nineteenth Avenue SW Lillian Whittemore Carl Whittemore Marion Margery Judith Robert Combey Walter Hensch F. E. Wiggins H. O. Sisco R. L. Hensch

Work in Mountains Begins for Ayres

Hollywood actor Lew Ayres, 33, began his conscientious objector service in a Cascade mountain camp after choosing pacifist duty over military enlistment. The AP report notes his entry into the camp and his public stance on service.

Mountains Ayres WYETH Ore Cascade Hollywood Lew Ayres Motion

All Quiet on the Western Front Star Joins Camp Duty

Picture star Ayres from the Dr Kil Dare series reports to camp with about 40 dormitory mates from farms and offices. He begins a wartime routine waking at 6 a.m. and marching to woods at 7:30 for first aid duties, ending at 5 p.m. with lights out at 10 p.m. He may leave camp for walks three times weekly.

Ayres

Bulgarian Officers Nabbed by United Press Report

The Netherlands radio in London on Thursday broadcast that hundreds of Bulgarian army officers had been arrested and others moved to minor posts. Germany seeks to pull Bulgaria, typically allied with Russia, into the Axis war effort.

United Press Netherlands London Germany Bulgaria Russia

Ohioan Visitor at Woolfolk Home This Week

Mr and Mrs L W Woolfolk of 1815 Grande avenue SE host Mrs Ben B Mc Mullin of Masury Ohio as their guest this week Mrs Mc Mullin is Mrs Woolfolk's mother staying with the Woolfolk household in Woolfolk Ohio.

Woolfolk L. W. Woolfolk Grande Avenue Ben B. McMullin Masury, Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stevan Smith Margaret Crane Mrs. Downing Son Beenary New Third Avenue Drexlers Mrs. Wilder Albert C. Thompsons MRS HOWE Raye’s Millinery Truth Barbara Johnson Childhood Education Association Harrison Mrs. Petranek Speaker Thelma Dahn Kappa Deltas Coe Sorority Sing Richard Siscos Essa Linal Hamilton First Street Martha Washington Asparagus Boysenberry Concord Grapes Montmorency Richmond Petia Ae Ohio WREN Gastee Westiny Bawkeye Brand Grass Seed Parlor Viigoro Hamilto Familton Styles Batis Killian Company
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