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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1940

Page

22

Community Concerts to Bring Don Cossack Chorus Next Year

Community Concerts association plans a Cedar Rapids program featuring the Don Cossack chorus directed by Serge Jaroff. The tenth season begins with office at the Montrose hotel and a pre campaign tea for officials and workers at Mrs Karl Blaise home. Membership tickets for next year’s concerts will fund the campaign running until April 17 with additional artists Gregor Piati gorsky, Dorothy Maynor, and the Minneapolis Symphony scheduled.

Don Cossack Chorus Serge Jaroff Cedar Rapids Community Concerts Association Montrose Hotel Karl P. Blaise Country Club Parkway SE Gregor Piatigorsky Dorothy Maynor Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra Eugene Ormandy Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Carl N Ettinger Clark A Beems Association

Wyoming couple announces marriage in Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs W S Roush of Wyoming announce the marriage of their daughter Jeanne to Leslie G Janett of Chicago son of Dr J A Janett of Fountain City Wisconsin The ceremony was held Saturday in the parsonage of Memorial Reformed church Madison Wisconsin Rev Calvin M Zenk officiated Attending were Jayn Kassner of Chicago and Dr Carl Heller of Madison The couple's luncheon followed at the Lorraine hotel Madison Jeanne wore navy sheer alpaca with lilies of the valley corsage and Kassner wore grey wool with violets.

Wyoming W. S. Roush Jeanne Leslie G. Janett Chicago J. A. Janett Fountain City Wis Memorial Reformed Church Madison Calvin M Zenk Jayn Kassner Carl Heller Kassner Walter Heller Lorraine Hotel Janett Wyoming High School University of Iowa Phi Beta Phi Presbyterian School of Nurses Training School University of Wisconsin Phi Kappa Phi Iron Cross Alpha Kappa Lambda Ross Engineering Corporation of Niagara Falls

Local Clubs Honor Residents at Midweek Socials

Springville and Cedar Rapids residents attended dinners and club meetings this week. Highlights include Mrs D M Beck and Mrs E L Patten at a Commonwealth dish, Mrs Earl George hosting the Progressive club, and Mrs Maud Keithley welcoming the S W club. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames L L Batchelder, Ray Goldsberry, and Hattie Wilson.

D. M Beck E. L. Patten Commonwealth Cedar Rapids Earl George Maud Keithley S. W Florence Hoth Mildred Knowles C. C. Hotchkiss Mabel McShane T W. Pollock L. C. Smith Queen Esther Methodist Church Donna Lee Patten Virginia Knnte Mae van Fossen Anna Hodgin P. W. Sterner Mesdames L. L Batchelder Ray Goldsberry Hattie Wilson

Missionary Society Meeting At Mrs Dolley Home

The Methodist church missionary society met at Mrs Kate Dolley’s home. Mrs Alicia Bacon gave a book review. The article notes social events including a 52nd wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs J B McCvisty, and several hostess duties and entertainments across Hopkinton.

The Missionary Society of the Methodist Church Kate Dolley Alicia Bacon J. B. McCvisty Lester Ament Kil-dare Club Roy Dighton Bernice R. F. Koenighan Kensington Club Forest

West Liberty clubs honor anniversaries and host events

West Liberty Mrs C J Brooke hosted P O chapter meeting with Mrs Preston Brown Miss Blanche Birkett and Mrs Anna Luse. Adah Rebekah lodge honored Mr and Mrs L M McGuire on their 40th anniversary. Mock wedding entertainment featured Myrtle Reynolds Lucille Britton Belle Holmes and others. Mrs George Case presented a lodge gift. Fortnightly club hosted by Mrs G P Nichols with George A T Hise as speaker. Lotus O E S 320 set School of Instruction with dinner then meeting led by Betty Fraseur. April PTA meeting in high school auditorium lists speakers and officers to be elected.

C. J. Brooke Preston Brown Blanche Birkett Anna Luse Adah Rebekah Lodge L M McGuire Myrtle Reynolds Lucille Britton Belle Holmes Charles Park A. N Rabe Naomi Stevens D B Brooke George Case G P Nichols George A. T. Hise Pearl C., Atkins M. H. Schafer H. F. Lewis Margaret C. Jack Lotus Chapter Betty Fraseur Tipton Parent- Teacher Association J. L. Brugman Mary Brandt L. E. Papenthien E B Hanson Ll. A. Royal

Bridge Club Hosts and Prize Winners Across Town

Mechanicsville and neighboring groups held bridge events this week. Mrs F L Wilson led the Monday Afternoon club with honors shared by Mrs Paul Horner and Mrs H C McCormick. Mary Jane Seyler hosted the Emanon club with prizes to Alene Norris and Mrs Maurice Moffit. On Tuesday Mrs Glen Woods welcomed the Octet club with prizes to Mrs WM Bennett. Thursday Mrs Harold Gibeaut hosted a bridge luncheon with prizes going to Mrs Carl Reece, Mrs Frank Woods and Mrs Allen Jackson.

F L. Wilson Paul Horner H. C. McCormick Mary Jane Seyler Emanon Bridge Club Alene Norris Maurice Moffit Glen Woods Octet Bridge Club WM. Bennett Harold Gibeaut Carl Reece Frank Woods Allen Jackson

Oxford Junction Methodist Guild Meets in Social Rooms

The Oxford Junction Methodist church guild met Thursday in the church social rooms. Officers elected: President Mrs. Fred Fritz, vice president Mrs. Fred Harrs, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Joe Kulhavy. Hostesses named: Mesdames George Cress, William Barnhart, Burdette Kaster and Kulhavy.

Guild of the Methodist Church Fred Fritz Fred Fred Lasack Lorraine Buckman George Shimerda James Kotlinek Bridge Club J A. Lathrop John Bieber Otto Shedek Thomas Eichorn

Onslow Social Notes Highlight Local Honorees and Games

Post nuptial shower for Mrs Ferd Barenthin of New Liberty and guests from nearby towns. Pinochle and bridge prizes awarded to multiple players. Claytonia club met at Alva Larkey's home. School faculty dinner hosted for Onslow students and families. Five hundred prizes go to local residents. Public games and bridge evening hosted by D J Wasson home. Kenneth Kennedy serves as toastmaster.

Otto Will Herbert Will Ferd Berenthin New Liberty Ferd Barenthin Louis Hansen DeWitt Marvin Schnack Low Moor Harvey Smith Bertha Staack Denver Colo E. H Balster W .C. Mohl Edward Mohl Edward Hodeval Bridge George H. Paulsen Malvin Ingwersen Leonard McKinstry Claytonia Club Alva Larkey Onslow School E. K. Peters Herman Gutzeit Peters Velma Neilsen Fred Martens Jens Jensen R. J. Kleineck Harold V. Jordan Onslow Ladies Guild The Presbyterian Church Kenneth Kennedy Married Peoples Bridge Club D. J. Wasson

Margaret Miller Weds Wilbert J Beckman at St Wenceslaus

Margaret Miller daughter of Frank Miller 1001 Sixteenth Avenue SE and Wilbert J Beckman son of Mrs Tessie Beckman 1802 D Street SW were married Wednesday morning at St Wenceslaus church by Rev Joseph Serovy. The bride wore a slipper satin gown with junior train and fingertip veil. Afterward a dinner at the bride’s father home. Attendants included Mrs Ernest Kinzey and Stanley Miller.

Margaret Miller Frank Miller Sixteenth Avenue SE Wilbert J. Beckman Tessic Beckman D Street St Wenceslaus Church Joseph Serovy Ernest Kinzey Stanley Miller Kinzey Msgr A. Vajacek Father Serovy Tessie Beckman George Krotz Frank Krotz Milton Babbage Robert Babbage Mary Babbage Emma Miller Harold Mackey Charles Barta Evelyn Porazil Jack Bill Beckman Mery Fiala Edward Miller al Beckman Waterloo

D A R Members Prepare for National Continental Congress

Attention of Cedar Rapids D A R members centers on the National Continental Congress in Washington D C this week with Cedar Rapids delegates attending. Highlights include the April 15 luncheon and Mayflower hotel program with talks on National Defense Aims of the DAR and America in the war era.

Daughters of the American Revolution Cedar Rapids Washington, D. C Valley Forge Iowa Parrott Tea Room Guy Gillette Congress Congressional Club Mayflower Imogene Emery Ashley Chapter Assembly Emery D.A.R David I. Walsh Massachussets Senate Naval Affairs Committee Livingston Hartley Joseph Carleton Beal

Community clubs host weekly gatherings in Buchanan County

Mrs. Jay Kizer welcomed the D. D. O. club Friday while Mrs. Floyd Gatis hosted the D. D. bridge club on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs Otis Moore hosted the Buchanan county Ministerial association at their home Tuesday with Rev J. B. Netting of the Independ ence Presbyterian church presiding and Rev Mr. Moore leading devotionals.

Jay Kizer D. D. O. Club Floyd Gatis D. D. Bridge Club Otis Moore Buchanan County J. B. Netting Presbyterian Church of Independence Mr. Moore

Treasure hunt and shower entertainments in Atalissa and Muscatine

Bernard Bosley entertained his students Friday at a treasure hunt. Mildred White hosted her club Thursday. Ed Oepping with Frank and Ray Oepping hosted a shower honoring Miss Nellie Oepping of Muscatine.

Bernard Bosley Mildred White Ed Oepping Frank Oepping Ray Oepping Nellie Oepping Muscatine

Iowa events fill week with concerts fairs and talks

A dense schedule lists concerts by Waldorf college choir Hertha Glatz and Jeanette MacDonald plus lectures and festivals across Cedar Rapids Des Moines Iowa City Waterloo Davenport and Mason City. Highlights include the University of Iowa events at the Iowa Union and a junior chamber convention in Mason City with multiple school competitions statewide.

Cedar Rapids Waldorf College Forest City Saron Lutheran Church Second Avenue Third Street Llam Monticello Sixth District of Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Iowa City Iowa Union Robert Fries Bryan French Stephen Spender North Conference Room Waterloo Hertha Glatz Catholic Daughters of America Macbride Des Moines Jeanette MacDonald Shrine Auditorium Davenport Conrad Thibault Orpheum Theater Civic Music Association Cornelia Otis Skinner Edna Coggon North Linn County Iowa City—University Cedar Rapids Country Club Jack McLean Karl Leib Iowa Athletic Board Y. M. Cc Y.M CA Fairfield—District Coe College Danceland Herbie Kay John C. Bauer University of Iowa Dental Hotel Russell Lamson National Forensic League Iowa West High Mason City

What’s the matter with Judy in Miss Manners column

Judy asks why she cannot attract dates despite good looks and interests. Miss Manners notes entitlement to tenderness and warns that a sad expression repels suitors while urging happiness and natural charm. The column invites both boys and girls to weigh in on Judy’s appeal.

Miss Manners Manners Judy

Running Around Dear Miss Manners Advice

A reader asks how to handle a conflicted steady relationship. The advice urges both partners to be free to date others and avoid a fixed couple status. It suggests remaining friends with the steady partner and attending a shared event to gauge reconciliation potential.

Advice for Young Readers on Friendship Over Marriage

The reader is urged to seek friendships with peers at school rather than focusing solely on marriage. The message, directed at a young person, emphasizes building social ties with other young people instead of de voting time to one potential partner.

Central City Women Host Monday Club at Mrs Hoffman Home

Mrs A R Hoffman entertained the Monday club at her home with entertainment arranged by Mrs Lottie Norris, Mrs Clarissa Rowley and Leona Sawyer. Mrs E M Adams honored her guest.

A. R. Hoffman Lottie Norris Clarissa Rowley Leona Sawyer E. M. Adams

Birthday party honors Mrs Mary Ellen Sawyer

A birthday party for Mrs Mary Ellen Sawyer was held Monday with 30 friends and relatives present. Attendees included Mrs Hannah Henderson and several other Mrs Adams Sunday school members. Moving pictures from New York World's Fair and a Cuba trip were shown, followed by a piano accompaniment by Mrs B H Johnson and performance by the Johnson trio.

Mary Ellen Sawyer Hannah Henderson Ella Moses Margaret McLeod Della Pike Margaret Chapman Gertrude Rice Annie Glass Adams

Local social notes from Monticello mix teas bridges and plans

Monticello residents hosted a tea at Goudy’s honoring bride Mrs. Thomas Eden with prizes to Ruth Graves Marie Widmer and Mrs. Henry Coyle. Other gatherings included Monday Club at Goudy’s with bridge winners and a Congregational missionary society spring bank offering with a play. Engagement announced for Ada Wilcox to Raymond McKee with April 27 wedding planned. Officers named for Presbyterian missionary society. Local chapters FP PE O and Schreiner OES held meetings with officers and hostesses. Out-of-town guests noted from Columbia Missouri and Anamosa.

L. R. Hoag Maude Arduser Goudy’s Thomas Eden Ruth Graves Marie Widmer Henry Coyle Lynn Howie Leo Holub Goudy George Timmins Ann Malnar Harry Matthiessen Congregational Missionary Society Harriet Coughlan Marjorie Thomas Helen Sylvia Gutensohn C. G. Thomas George Wilkens Cora Brockhaus Caroline Schoenhut G. R. Guyan Columbia W. K. Hodgson Anamosa Presbyterian Missionary Society Ralph Bone Donald Sutherland Frank Walker R. P. Clark Edwin Wilcox Ada Wilcox Raymond McKee W. E. McKee Montezuma E. O B. C. Roberts 5S. E. Guyan Byron Abel Schreiner Masonic Temple Rose Hodson Ida Kidwell Augusta Farley Jennie Stimson Eugenia Howie Louise Field Netty Young Alice Howie Harriet Hintz

Easy Aces Bridge Club Hosts Prizes at Black and White Shop

Earlville reports bridge players Mayme Bramley Madeline Seger Ruth Klaus and others as hostesses at the Black and White Shop on Tuesday with prizes awarded to Lillian Kahl and Madeline Seger. Other church and club meetings are noted including WFM S program led by Maud Miurley at Charlotte Otis home and devotions led by Velma Simons Mabel Matthews and Eleanor Yelden at Methodist and Standard Bearer gatherings.

Easy Aces Bridge Club Mayme Bramley Madeline Seger Ruth Klaus Wilma Ham Fearyl Taylor Belle Sawyer Lillian Kahl Maud Miurley Charlotte Otis Velma Simons Mabel Matthews Eleanor Yelden

Brutsmans Mark 50 Years of Married Life

Mr and Mrs Howard Brutsman celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary today at their Cedar Rapids home after marrying April 8 1890 in Anamosa Their family plans a noon dinner with children and grandchildren including Burr and Maxine Hummel of Newton Bessie Hendrickson of Springville and their relatives across Anamosa Center Junction Maquoketa Wyoming and Cedar Rapids

Howard Brutsman First Avenue E Anamosa Cedar Rapids Brutsmans Burr Hummel Newton Maxine Bessie Hendrickson Springville Howard James Story Elmer Storm Wyoming Mary Albert Ruth Jean Robert William Thompson Center Junction Charlie Huggins Maquoketa

North Liberty Hosts Silver Tea Busy Community Gathering

Nearly 40 attend the sixth Ladies aid of the Methodist church in their parlor program. Dr Lois Bolleware of Iowa City spoke, tributes paid to Emma Zeller and Ella Chamberlain. Father and son banquet set for Friday with Prof. C W Hart speaking on agricultural community. Cindy club and Whip-Poor-Will club gatherings note guest speakers from Des Moines and Iowa City.

Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church Lee Ranshaw Mary Colony Lois Bolleware Iowa City N. F. Sorg L. L. Stoner Emma Zeller Ella Chamberlain L. L. Lentz Harlan Alt Adna Miller Methodist C. W. Hart AS. Albright Glenn Myers Cinderella Club Iowa City Light and Power Company Logan Myers Jervas W. Baldwin Des Moines Myers North Liberty Pauline Moore

Fortnightly and Dorcas Club Meetings Announced

The Fortnightly club invites members to an entertainment hosted by the Junior Federated club at Masonic hall Monday evening. The Dorcas circle schedules a meeting at Mrs. Mary Mason’s home Tuesday at 2 30 p.m.

Masonic Hall Dorcas Mary Mason

Olin The Altruist Club Honors Viola Ogren Birthday

The Altruist club hosted a luncheon at Jennie Rummel’s home honoring Mrs. Viola Ogren’s birthday with the Methodist Aid Society assisting.

Altruist Club Jennie Rummel Viola Ogren Methodist Aid Society

Community group activities noted with hostesses

Entertained in church parlors Wednesday with Mesdames Gerts rude Norton Delpha Swartzell Grace Tudor and Marie Furgen sen as hostesses The United Brethren aid members and guests met Wednesday with Mesdames Roxie Rathbun Ellen Vrooman Ethyl Brainard and Kate Switzer as hostesses Hiawatha chapter O E S met Thursday Hostesses were Mr and Mrs W L Hart and Mr and Mrs F E Truax

Gertsrude Norton Delpha Swartzell Grace Tudor Marie Furgensen United Brethren Aid Roxie Rathbun Ellen Vrooman Ethyl Brainard Kate Switzer Hiawatha Chapter W. L. Hart F. E. Truax

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Hopkinton Lasswell Ilasswell Studio Third Avenue Paramount Theater Building West Liberty Mechanicsville Oxford Junction D.ar J. Edgar Hoover Constitution Hall Federal Bureau of Investigation America Ashley Robert C. Toms E. M. Soboda Floyd Paul Alexandria Charles J Bready Charles S. Krause Hearing Society Cedar Rapids Society For the Hard Fred L. Richmond Second Avenue SW Gas Company 000 Cedar Chapter Mrs. Ladd Shakespeare Club F. G. Ladd Julius Caesar Social Social Fifty Club Alvin Maxwell Sinclair Avenue Brandon Mary Manners Joe Abraham Lincoln Central Kitterman DIAL Monticello Earlville Howard Brutsmans Montleur Photos Mrs. Howard Brutsman Olin Newman JZ Durag Dulter Sheerer Dore-Gle Charles Greenburg Second Street
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