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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1943

Page

21

Engagement of Doris Janecek to Craig Schwab Announced

Miss Doris Janecek and Craig Schwab announce their engagement. The bride elect is a McKinley graduate and University of Iowa senior, Alpha Chi Omega member, and First Capitol National Bank employee. The wedding is planned in Iowa City with Rev. Schwab officiating.

Doris Janecek Carl Janecek Fifth Avenue SE Craig Schwab Schwab R. L. Schwab Winchester, Ill Sitle Congregational Church Iowa City Dorothy Hayes Cedar Rapids George Parks Council Bluffs McKinley High School University of Iowa Alpha Chi Omega Sorority First Capitol National Bank Phi Gamma Nu Commerce Sorority College of Pharmacy

Dinner Parties Hit by Point Rationing at Iowa Sororities

University of Iowa sororities and fraternities adapt to 48 points per person monthly with shared meals and guest policies. Housemothers rearrange menus around rationed proteins, while nonrationed fish and fowl appear more often. Some houses ban campus guests and plan reduced entertaining as Pan-Hellenic council foresees a lean summer and potential dormitory use next fall.

Iowa City University of Iowa Sorority Miriam Bickel Sigma Alpha Epsilon Burlington Bob Thomas Sterting Ill Margaret Jamison Sigma Nu Maye Stump Delta Gamma Sorority Alpha Delta PI Vera Marsan Phi Delta Theta Mary Reed Iowa Pan-Hellenic Council Navy Army

Church Groups Gather for Thursday Meetings Across City

Multiple denominations including United Brethren Bethany Lutheran and Immaculate Conception organize 2 pm sessions in parish rooms and basements. Speakers from Marion and Mrs Anderson attend, with hostess duties and a mix of luncheons, desserts, and token programs announced for many circles and classes.

End of term social life compared to World War I era

The piece notes postterm social life remains steadier than during World War I when Dean of Women Adelaide Burge reports limited activity to informal dancing at mass hours.

Adelaide Burge Evalls

Monticello Ladies Host Literary Club and Social Events

Monticello news notes a '94 Literary club host Friday with a book review by Mrs. Charles Coxsee and current topics led by Mrs. C A McLaughlin, Mrs. Albert McNeill, and Mrs. George Guyan. The club held its annual business meeting at Mrs. Harriet Coughlan's home.

John Shover 94 Literary Club Charles Coxsee C A. McLaughlin Albert McNeill George Guyan Friday Harriet Coughlan W. J Grossheim Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Robert Mullen Willimard Yeoman R. J Bone John Schmidt Harry Bennett Sergi Harold Schlimmer Zimmerman’s Hall Olin Howie, Jr Des Moines Field Artillery J F Hollar Judith Ann Joan Suter Margaret Gary Schnittjer Sharon Read Judy Sutherland Jeryl Goettsch Judy Jeffrey Podhaski Pyles Hollar

Pinochle Club Hosts Birthday Celebration at Schrader Home

Last Saturday evening the Pinochle club gathered at the Schrader home to celebrate the birthdays of Ervin Schrader and Mr. and Mrs. F A Maeder. Prizes went to Albert Stien, F A Maeder, Mrs. Victor Weichman and Mrs. Martin Kolsto. Mrs. Clarence Schminke hosted the Altar and Rosary society of St Pauls church on Thursday.

Ervin Schrader F A Maeder Schrader Albert Stien Victor Weichman Martin Kolsto Clarence Schminke St Paul's Church

To Be Soloist With Symphony

The Cedar Rapids Symphony will feature conductor Joseph Kitchen as soloist in the violin concerto in D minor by Wieniawski. Rol and J Moehlmann will conduct the second half with Mozart’s Haffner Symphony in D major and the Der Freischutz overture. The program ends with Gliere’s Russian Sailors Dance from The Red Poppy.

Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Joseph Kitchen Mr Kitchin Coe College Cedar Rapids Wrieniawski Roland J. Moehlmann Haffner Elizabeth Haffner Salzburg Mozart Weber Europe Wagner Richard Strauss Gliere

American Legion Auxiliary to Meet This Week

American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Tuesday evening gathering at 8 pm in the Memorial building with the executive board meeting at 7:15 pm in the dining room. The Catholic Book Committee meets Monday at 8 pm in the K of C clubrooms. Four and Seven Reading Club hosts a dessert luncheon at 1011 Memorial Drive.

Woman's Auxiliary Guild George Pauba Friendly Couples Loyal Workers L. L. Lovan B Avenue NE Kensington Claude Lewis Edward Ashenbrewer Twentieth Street Philathea W. J Foster Hillcrest Drive Mendelssohn Marshall J. Hickman Ed Cohrs Bever Avenue Charles Gunn Cross Creek Margaret Rawlings Protheon Susannah Wesley J. P van Horn Bever Avenue SE American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building Catholic Book Committee K of C A. T. Nelson Harley Bruce Bite Memorial Drive

Oxford Junction Nuptials Tie Conley and Harms in Tipton

Miss Blanche Ione Conley of Chicago daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Conley Tipton and Fred Harry Harms Jr of San Francisco son of Mr and Mrs Fred Harms Oxford Junction wed Wednesday evening in the Presbyterian parsonage Tipton officiated by Rev Stanley Schlich Attendants were Mrs Maiie Christian of Tipton and Malvern Shedek of Oxford Junction The bride a Tipton High School junior college graduate has worked in Chicago three years The groom a navy yeoman second class served in the Pacific aboard a submarine and is an Oxford Junction High School graduate who attended the University of Iowa A wedding dinner will be hosted by the Conleys today Officers for the Women's Guild of the Methodist church were elected at the regnar meeting Mrs Fred Watts president Mrs James Kotlick first vice president Mrs Thomas Hun-Mardsen second vice president Mrs Edward Ledvina secretary and treasurer Hostesses were Mrs William Burnhart Mrs Joseph Kulhavy Mrs Frank Rushford and Mrs Edna Tharmington Mrs Howard Rogers presided at the Five Hundred club gathering with prizes for top scores and bridge clubs naming winners and defense stamps to be awarded to several members.

Blanche Ione Conley Chicago Clarence Conley Tipton Fred Harry Harms, Jr San Francisco Fred Harms Oxford Junction Presbyterian Stanley Schlich Maiie Christian Malvern Shedek Tiptonigh School Navy Pacific Oxford Junction High School University of Iowa Alo Oa Frank Benhart Women's Guild of the Methodist Church Fred Watms James Kotlick Thomas Hun- Mardsen Edward Ledvina William Burnhart Joseph Kulhavy Frank Rushford Edna Tharmington Howard Rogers Five Hundred Frank Slimerda George Cress John Pashek Louis Ingwersen Delta Dek Bridge Club Wrs Louis Ledvina George Volk Lumir Vacek

Riverside birthday party and American Legion meeting notes

Marvin Walton celebrated his sixth birthday on March 25 with gatherings at Riverside public school and the Walton home. The Riverside American Legion unit hosted a county spring conference with remarks by First District president Mrs C R Anderson. Refreshments were provided by several hosts. County Legion meeting included talks by County Adjutant Davis Earl Hesselschwardt and attorney I J Kehoe. Posts from Washington Wellman Kalona Crawfordsville and Hanorme were represented. Harold Sorka, home on furlough from Oregon, attended with relatives at the Sojka home in the evening for a family gathering.

Marvin Walton Riverside Walton American Legion Washington County C R Anderson Tipton C Jo Karel Mary Warvler R C Rummelhall Davis Earl Hesselschwardt Kalona I. J Kehoe Wellman Washington Wellman

Shellsburg Bride-To-Be Delbert Primrose Will Marry Blanche Mumm

Blanche Edith Mumm daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Mumm Lone Tree will wed Delbert Joseph Primrose son of Mr and Mrs Ora Primrose Shellsburg in a noon ceremony at the bride’s home with Rev Duhan presiding. Miss Mumm studied at Coe College three years and earned a University of Iowa AB degree and has taught in Shellsburg. Primrose a Shellsburg High School graduate works in farming and trucking. Church social notes mention the Presbyterian Ladies Aid entertaining at Mrs Boyd Penrose’s home and Mrs Charles Nicodemus hosting Parker's Grove Ladies Aid as Russell Lubbock visits from San Luis Obispo on fur lough.

Blanche Edith Mumm Lewis Mumm Lone Tree Delbert Joseph Primrose Ora Primrose Shellsburg Duhan Miss Mumm Coe College University of Iowa Primrose Shellsburg High School Presbyterian Ladies Aid Boyd Penrose Will DeFoe Charles Nicodemus Parker's Grove Ladies Aid Russell Lubbock San Luis Anne

Winter coats and accessories on sale in Cedar Rapids store

A Cedar Rapids shop advertises deep discounts on wool winter coats in hamadown fabric from 30 to 15 dollars in dark brown with green or blue overplaid and sizes 12 and 14. Also featured are picture frames, keepsake bags, scarves, and children’s outfits with low prices and a focus on fashion items for the season.

Cedar Rapids Dave Mannesh Eton

Prenuptial Shower Honors Grace Robinson’s Daughter

A community event held Tuesday at a Methodist church honored Grace Robinson’s daughter, Mioo, and Mis dele Reeboaser of Bat We Wess Rone. Guests enjoyed a courtesy shower with friends and family present, and the occasion included a bar of soap and a teabone.

Grace Robinson Bae Davehter Mioo

Williamsburg Federated club April meeting and potluck supper

Center Junction misreaders recount April Williamsburg Federated Club gathering at heets hall with officers presiding. Guests included Mes Lada Dew and Ves Gus McDonald, the program featured Mrs Truman Jones and Mrs Ray mond Isaack, farewells for Dr Ik Watt noted, and a junior senior banquet planned for Friday at the school gym.

Nevis Ras Boller Throican Foe Tarsei Pues Mes Lada Dew Owe Ves Gus McDonald Bovd Cherise Jensen Vis Nis Marten Schroeder Williamsburg Federated Club Truman Jones Mis Teste Oliver Raymond Isaack Prograat Vostonpoot Ik Watt Forest City Wa Atalissa

Pendants and Dinners Mark Busy Friday at Olin and Mt Vernon

Mrs OM Tudor hosted guests Friday at Olin while Mrs Ruth Miles presided at the Peentieth Centurs club meeting in Mt Vernon with officers elected. Corp John Scheppen attended dinner with his son from Yuma and nephew Dale Bertoh from Newark. both grandsons of Mrs Fla Weeks who also attended.

OM Tudor Tour Reeve Mt Vernon Peentieth Centurs Club Ruth Miles Viarparet Brown Peter S Vis Betts Liebrock Maude Carter Moo John Yuma Nephew Corp Dale Bertoh Newark NooJoo Irs Berivhul Fla Weeks

Victory Belles Host Mt Vernon Civic Events and Celebrations

The article notes Victory Belles as hostesses at Mt Vernon entertaining naval cadets and guests. It mentions social gatherings, anniversaries for Mio and Mis Delos Daos and Mr and Mis Gen Pope, potluck suppers, and community events at local clubs and homes with various residents hosting and attending.

Victory Belles Mt. Vernon MT Vernon Pfuron Cale Allec Armstrong Tall Cornell Gyway Martha Tarkson Mio Pope Alten Ca Merdas Wis Greach Phuras Mes Relpe Badant Abd Borrest Hagens Nelson Tienesie Walter Caray Toretay Hogi Tharing Abrie Cedar Rapids Ward Othe

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