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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1941

Page

5

Katherine Diers Feted At Pre Nuptial Events

Katherine Diers of the city receives multiple pre wedding honors for her upcoming marriage to John Tellier. A Thursday bridge party hosted by Miss Florence Diers and Mrs Richard Bruch at 1389 Elmhurst Drive NE includes out of town guests and numerous local friends. A Tuesday Roosevelt hotel bridge party and a Killian’s tea room luncheon precede the bachelor dinner for Tellier at the Roosevelt hotel with twelve attendees.

Katherine Diers John Tellier Florence Diers Richard F. Bruch Elmhurst Drive Miss Diers Lyle S. Richardson St. Mary's Ohio Roy Morgan South Bend Ind Mesdames Reed C Nelson Fred W Diers G. H. Telher H W. Diers Eldridge Thompson Charles M. Nunn Leo Holmes John Bruch George M. Newland Virgina McDonnell Milton Jenkins Carmen Grennan Bobby Kuhn Tamar Meister Diers Frank C. Waples M. W. Fussell Rollo S Pickford Will Bailey M R Warren Waples Forest Drive W. H. Richardson Charles H. Sterner Lincoln Room Roosevelt Hotel Gaivle Lightner Valerie Keneeny G H. Tellier E Avenue NE Killian Jenkins Meister Mardella Parrtt Donner Elliott Grennan Betty Warner Dorothy Lecefers

Wisconsin guests visit McConkies in Cedar Rapids

Arriving Thursday from Wausau Wisconsin are Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Fox guests of Mrs. Foxs brother in law and sister Dr and Mrs E B McConkie at 2141 Blake boulevard SE. Mr Fox finishes Sunday and Mrs Fox stays a week. Friday they are hosted by Dr and Mrs H L Van Winkle at a picnic dinner. Also listed are Dr and Mrs McConkie Mr and Mrs Roy Doty Dr and Mrs R H Weldhouse Mr and Mrs Howard Jones and Mr and Mrs V Hill.

Wausau Wis LeRoy Fox McConkie Roy Doty R. H. Weldhouse Howart Jones V. Hill

Lake Forest Alpha Xi Deltas Elect New President

Tamar Meister is elected president of the Lake Forest College Alpha Xi Delta chapter in Lake Forest Illinois. A three year student leader, she serves on the student council and several campus groups and leads the sorority’s March 15 triennial format and April 16 production of Kind Lady.

Lake Forest College Lake Forest Ill Alpha Xi Delta National Social Sorority Tamar Meister Richard H Meister Forest Drive Miss Meister Women's Athletic Association International Relations Club Pan-Hellenic Council Student Defenders of Democracy

Martha Marquis Circle Hosts Annual Guest Day Tea

The Coe College faculty wives club Martha Marquis circle held its annual guest day tea in Voorhees hall. From 3 to 5 PM a spring floral motif decorated the rooms and tea table. A prior musical program by Coe music students featured Naoma Hall Marybel Jacobson Diana Coffey Grant Rasmussen Kathryn Ball Steven Barwick Leota Becking Edward Melcher Mildred Fray and Margaret Hindee. Mrs Charles T. Hickok and Mrs F M Flanagan led tea service with Mesdames Cone Daehler Lichtenstein Ray Welsch Stonebraker Hodgson Henry Frothers and A A Stiles and Dean Marjell in charge of arrangements.

Voorhees Hall Martha Marquis Circle Coe College Coe Naoma Hall Marybel Jacobson Diana Coffey Grant Rasmussen Kathryn Ball Steven Barwick Leota Becking Edward Melcher Mildred Fray Margaret Hindee Charles T. Hickok F. M Flanagan Marvin D. Cone Max Daehler Vernon E. Lichtenstein Paul S. Ray J Dale Welsch Robert L. Stonebraker James B. Hodgson J M. Henry J. Frothers A. A. Stiles Dean Maryell

Balcom Lubergers to Be Dinner Hosts

Mr and Mrs Balcom Luberger of 1937 Second Avenue SE will entertain at a small dinner party Thursday evening with eight guests to share the courtesy.

Balcom Luberger Second Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids Radio Council Production Committee Meet

The Cedar Rapids Radio council production committee will convene Friday at 10 a.m. in the public library to discuss station programming and community outreach. Members will review schedules, budgets, and upcoming events.

The Cedar Rapids Radio Council

Legion Auxiliary Ceremony Conducted By Junior Members

Junior members of the American Legion auxiliary conducted the opening ceremony of Hanford unit No. 5 in the Memorial building. Eileen Smith and Lillian Hanzick carried the colors, Ruth Kubik led the pledge, and Caroline Solbrig gave the invocation. New members were introduced by Mrs George E. Thompson as Ardell Coy Jane Kohl Doris Ann Watson Kathryn Simitz Nadine Thompson and Jean Denton. The program featured The Three Ws juvenile orchestra and entertainers directed by Mrs Cuthbert W. Smith with performances by Doris McCann Johnnie Cleator and others. The unit highlighted child welfare for April and reported clothing milk and financial help to families of needy service members. Delegates and alternates were elected to the second district conference in Davenport in May. Refreshments followed.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Memorial Building Eileen Smith Lillian Hanzick Ruth Kubik Caroline Solbrig Patricia Thompson Betty Lou Martin Lillian Stodola George E. Thompson Ardell Coy Jane Kohl Doris Ann Watson Katheryn Simitz Nadine Thompson Jean Denton Cuthbert W. Smith Marilyn McGowan Mary Rose Risk Doris McCann David Jacobs Mildred Harris Helen Nicholls Robert Verda Thelma Risk William Brittin Alden Cady Johnnie Cleator Louis Schirm Arthur D. Holbrook Red Cross Hawkeye Boy Cancer Control Fund Walter A. Kansky Linn County Legion and Auxiliary Cogg Henri Bollen Ohe

Martha Stoddard Shower Honored Bride Elect

Miss Ruth O'Brien hosted a Monday evening shower for Martha Stoddard the bride elect of Kenneth Hensley. Guests including Mesdames Cox Janousek Israel Hayes Erlacher Grinsted and Stingley and Misses Burris O'Brien left place cards and presented a gift.

Martha Stoddard Kenneth Hensley Ruth O'Brien Sixth Avenue SE Preser Ted Jessie Cox Anna Janousek Nellie Israel Artruda Hayes Bela Erlacher Nelle Grinsted Belenda Stingley Dorothy Burris Cora O'Brien

Waltonian Archers Meet at Smola Home Friday

The Waltonian Archers club will gather at Paul Smola's residence in Central City on Friday at 8 p.m. for their meeting.

Paul Smola Central City Waltonian Archers Club

Shopper Plans Well Finds Frocks For Every Need

A budget friendly Easter ensemble features a beige wool crepe coat with a printed lining matching a coordinated dress. The outfit offers versatility for different occasions with coordinated topcoat and dress pieces.

Spohn Reelected President of Cedar Rapids P T A Council

Twenty nine Cedar Rapids P T A council members elected officers for the coming year at the Board of Education building. Mrs Vernon L Spohn was reelected president with Mrs Willis B Clark as vice president, Mrs J C Milner secretary and Mrs E C Waite treasurer.

Cedar Rapids Parent-Teacher Council Board of Education Vernon L. Spohn Willis B. Clark J. C. Milner E. C. Waite W. A. Jacobs Marjorie Walters Neely Hill I. E. Linkletter Milo Heral E. Paula E. D. Holvenstot All Health Arthur Norman

Alpha Xi Delta Spread Tonight At Jane Hahn Home

Alpha Xi Delta sorority will meet for a spread this evening at 5 30 at the home of Jane Hahn. The event is prepared as a social gathering with members expected to attend.

Alpha XI Delta Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Jane Hahn

Stitch and Chatter Club Holds Friday Work Meeting

The Stitch and Chatter club convenes at the Community House on Friday at 1 p.m. to discuss upcoming projects and volunteer tasks. Members urged to attend for final planning and assignments.

Stitch and Chatter Club

Vacationists Return From Winter Trips

Cedar Rapids couples and a visitor who spent winter in Des Moines Ocala Fla and California travel back home. Mr and Mrs George L Schoonover return after four months at 2224 Grande Ave SE. Mr and Mrs M F Cox come home after three months on the west coast via Salt Lake City and Marshalltown visit with sons Herbert Cox and L Owen Tisdale. Mrs Tisdale hosted a birthday party for Mrs Cox. Mrs Ernest R Moore ends a Des Moines visit with Mr Moore and Frank M Davis.

Cedar Rapids Des Moines Ocala Fla George L. Schoonover Grande Avenue California M. F. Cox Washington Avenue Los Angeles West Coast

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club music dept holds season end picnic

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club music department held a Wednesday luncheon and program at the club house to close the season. Mrs. L. A. Talbott presided as officers were elected including Chairman L E MacLaughlin and Treasurer G Clements. Nominating committee consisted of Mesdames Goreham and Reed. Goreham announced the National Federation of Music Clubs biennial convention and district convention set for April 24 25 with local composers as the program theme and notes read by Mrs. Barg er.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club L. A. Talbott L. E. MacLaughlin Andrew Petersen B. J. Paroulek George Clements A. E. Heinrich G. J. Lorenzen W. E. Goreham E. W. Reed

Birthday Lunch Honors Mrs Jorgensen at Home

Mrs. W. H Jorgensen of 1114 Fifth Street NW was honored by her daughters Mrs. William Condon and Mrs. J. E. Mace Jr at a surprise birthday luncheon Wednesday at her home. Also attending were Mesdames D L McPheeters Lloyd Barker Frank McNulty D Walker Sam Noble John Newton and J B Mann.

W. H Jorgensen Fifth Street William Condon J. E. Mace, Jr D. L. McPheeters Lloyd Barker Frank McNulty D. Walker Sam Noble John Newton J. B. Mann

Kings Daughters Circle Meets for Bible Study

Mrs. Don Harris hosted the Volunteer circle on Tuesday at 129 Thirteenth Street NW with Mrs. Ralph Karlan presiding and Mrs. A. W. Peterson leading the Bible study. The group will reconvene April 15 at the home of Mrs. P. A. Olson, 347 Twentieth Street SE.

Don Harris Thirteenth Street King's Daughters Ralph Karlan A. W. Peterson P. A. Olson Twentieth Street

Mount Mercy to See Community Play

Robert Downing directs the Community Players as they rehearse Morning's At Seven for Mount Mercy junior college. The performance for Sister Mary Josephine and her drama students is set for Thursday at 8 p.m.

Mount Mercy Robert Downing Community Players Mount Mercy Junior College Mary Josephine

Immaculate Conception Students Tour Local Plants

A group from Immaculate Conception school visited Sanitary Farm Dairies on Saturday and Petersen Baking on Monday as part of birthday honors. The fifteen students also prepared Indian dances for their council fire.

Whetomochick Immaculate Conception Sanitary Farm Dairies Petersen Baking Company

Miss Greenblatt to be Honored at Shower

Complimentary to Miss Ethelyn Greenblatt bride elect of David Bernstein the shower and bridge party will be at the Commonwealth tea room Thursday evening hosted by the girls of Martins ready to wear department. Sixteen will be included.

Ethelyn Greenblatt David Bernstein Commonwealth Tea Room Martin’s

Yataka Camp Fire Group Members Meet at Church

Ten members of the Yataka Camp Fire group including guardians Mrs. Charles Sullivan and Mrs. James Bettie met Tuesday afternoon in their room at Westminster Presbyterian church. The girls made yarn dolls to be worn in lapels.

Yataka Guardians Charles Sullivan James Bettie Westminster Presbyterian Church

Marmola promotes weight loss with thyroid theory claim

Slim down without dieting or hard exercise by using Marmola under package directions. Marmola Tablets have sold for over thirty years with more than twenty million boxes distributed. Not a cure all, Marmola targets adults with hypothyroid fat who are otherwise healthy. Do not diagnose. consult a physician. Get Marmola from your druggist today.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. McConkie Wisconsin Balcom Lubergers Legion Auxiliary Davenport Mesdames Kansky Harold E. Travis J. P. Winn H. L. Estep A. E. Schoendelen Schirm Thompson C. H. Fletcher QO. F. Lovett Harry Gunderson Milo H. Baldwin F. C. Parrish Milroy Unzeitig Robert M. Vesely Holbrook Sophus Klinge W. E. Langer Fred Frederick Walter Payn Bernhard Dubbert Frank Nalley W.A. Kofron Charles Schrimper Charles Wadden Charles Jasa Harry Cooper F. W. Steuber John F. Stodola Glenn A. McColl Shower Waltonian Mary Jean Climalene Rover Crocras Ensemble, de Ed Pockets V. L. Spohn P. T. A. Council National Magazine State Lincoln School National J. H. Rieniers WMT May Youtz University of Town Edwin Bruns Mrs. Jorgensen Lydia Pinkham Whetomochick Camp Spaulding, Kroydon, Ufillerich & Bradsby Burke, Wilson, Bristol McGregor Stan Thompson Charlie Burkart 1St St Hutchinson Miss Greenblatt Yataka Camp
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