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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1941

Page

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Guests From Out of Town Spark Local Dinner Series

City hosts honored visiting Spokane pair Mr. and Mrs. George Ainslie at a Monday dinner party at the Y M C A. More than 60 guests attended as the Ainslies spoke and left for Spokane later that week. Other Cedar Rapids residents hosted honors for Napa California guests the Berglunds with lunch Monday and a dinner courtesy planned by Mr and Mrs Roy Choate for Tuesday night.

Ociety George Ainslie Spokane Wash A. T. Pleune Bever Avenue SE Charles E. Roberts B Avenue NE L. W. Dunlap Elmhurst Drive Pleune Masonic Chorus William J. Rinderknecht Ross Berglund Napa Calif Cedar Rapids Harold N. Graves Linden Drive Berglund Graves

Mary Louise Wingert Honors Miss Naomi Kester

Miss Naomi Kester, 3 is to be married May 3, honored by a breakfast and personal shower hosted by Mary Louise Wingert, 1232 Third Avenue SE. Attendees included Mrs Whitaker, Stanley Griffin, Dale Myers, Arthur Stanaway, H D Wingert, and several Misses Callier, Power, Minshall, Wing, Charlotte Wing, and Jeanne Hamblin, with out-of-town guest Miss Alice Kester from Iowa City.

Mary Louise Wingert Third Avenue SE Naomi Kester Iss Kester Meéesdames Whitaker Stanley Griffin Dale Myers Arthur Stanaway H. D. Wingert Earlamond Callier Evelyn Callier Elsie Power Betty Minshall Marion Wing Charlotte Wing Jeanne Hamblin Alice Kester Iowa City

Mrs W D Lyon to Entertain Her Bridge Club

Mrs Wallace D Lyon of 26 Blake terrace SE will host a luncheon for members of her bridge club at her home on Wednesday.

Wallace D. Lyon Blake Terrace SE

Mrs Edwin Nelson Hosts Monday Book Club Luncheon

Mrs Edwin C Nelson of 2117 Washington avenue SE entertained the Monday book club at luncheon and led a review of the book. The next meeting is set for April 28 with Mrs Loomis at 2316 Twenty-sixth be drive SE.

Edwin C. Nelson Washington Avenue Monday Book Club Loomis Twenty

Tom Wright Cast in Albion College Play

Tom Wright a junior at Albion College will perform in the fourth production of I'd Rather Bet presented April 25 by the Interfraternity council at Albion Mich. He is the son of Mr and Mrs T H Wright Jr of the Carlton apartments.

Tom Wright T. H. Wright, Jr Carlton Apartments Albion College Albion Mich Interfraternity Council Tom

Mrs Whipple Hosts PEO Chapter IF Meeting

Mrs. William P. Whipple of 1397 Elmhurst Drive NE entertained PEO Chapter IF Monday with a program on Scientific Research presented by Mrs. Glen E. The year’s committees included Program by Mesdames Kainz Van Meter and Miller, Budget by Mesdames Turner Lyon and Ellan McLaughlin, Social by Mesdames Greenawalt Adkins Ralston Helscher, Telephone by Mesdames Wallace Boyson Grim Helscher and Saxton, Visiting by Mesdames Wise Ottsen Moen, Press Event by Mrs Hanntorian Wise, Musicians by Mesd Moen and Miller.

William P. Whipple Elmhurst Drive Howard B H. Helscher Glen E. R Karl H. Kainz Clarke van Meter Robert F. Miller G. E. Turner Nard P. Lyon Ellan McLaughlin R. A. Greenawalt H. B. Adkins W. D. Ralston H. B. Helscher Wallace G. Boyson D. E. Grim G. H. Helscher Burton Saxton Rex Wise Kenneth Ottsen E. R. Moen

Maxine Wenke Honored Guest At Pre Nuptial Events

Miss Maxine Wenke, soon to marry Lewis Holtman on Easter Sunday, received multiple pre nuptial courtesies. Attendees included Mesdames Wenke Leefers Brown Regan Murray Stepanek Toms Fosse McKeeley and Miss Mary Evelyn Wenke at Killian's tea room and Mrs Wurster's tea room.

Maxine Wenke Lewis Holtman F. C. Anderle Killian’s Elect E. A. Wenke R. C. Leefers E. Brown Frank Regan J. R. Murray F. M. Stepanek A. E. Toms C. A. Fosse B. H. McKeeley Mary Evelyn Wenke Loretta Floetchinger Dorothy Hodgin Marguerite Munder Miss Wenke Gertrude Campbell Evelyn Wenke Edward Wenke C. H. Hodgin

Miss Soukop and Geo Horak Wed in Southeast Iowa Union

Miss Dorothy Jean Soukop daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Soukop and George Horak son of Mr. and Mrs. William Horak wed in a ceremony before her marriage. The bride wore a white marquisette dress with lace and pearls, carried a white bouquet, and was given in marriage by her father. Bridesmaids Helen Vavra and Margaret Horak wore pink and carried flowers. A reception followed at the groom’s home in Center Point.

Geo. Hora Dorothy Jean A. T. Soukop E Street

Trail Trotters Open Season With Dinner At Vern Haven Stables

The Trail Trotters youth riding group commenced their season with a Monday dinner in the tack room at Vern Haven stables. Hosts Mr and Mrs A L McKinstry and Miss Aud rey Carthers welcomed guests including Ruth Buresh Jeney Eleanor Con Canaday Madellon Quass Mit Roeder and Mrs C Deane Carthers. Sam Stohl acted as master of ceremonies for the program.

Trail Trotters Vern Haven Stables A. L. McKinstry Audrey Carthers Ruth Buresh Jeney Eleanor Con- Canaday Madellon Quass Mit Roeder

Meeting Notice for April 17 Session

The notice states that the next meeting will be held on April 17, with no additional agenda details provided.

Dick Nemecek

Margaret Bottome Circle to Host Dessert Luncheon

Mrs. Joseph W. Carberry of 307 Twenty-eighth Street Drive SE will entertain the Mart Bottome circle of King's Daughters Wednesday at 1 p.m. with a dessert luncheon.

Margaret Bottome Joseph W. Carberry Twenty-eighth Street Drive Mart Bottome King'saughters

Tendakoda Camp Fire Meeting At St John’s Church

Miss Jothy Canfield field secretary spoke on symbolism during a Tendakoda Camp Fire meeting held Monday at St. John’s Church.

Tendakoda St. John’s c Jothy Canfield

Irene Douglas Circle Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Grant Miller

Irene Douglas circle of the King's Daughters will be entertained at a luncheon on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Grant Miller located at 1809 First Avenue East.

Irene Douglas King’s Daughters Grant Miller First Avenue E

Practical Apron for Gardeners with Handy Pockets

Gardener themed article explains stitching a durable denim apron. It details cutting strips from blue denim, binding with bias tape, and creating pockets for a trowel gloves and shears. The piece notes gathering the apron to a belt and finishing hems for a snug fit.

Miss Icel Tiernan Honored at Shower in Decorated Brunch

Mrs H L Wilson and Mrs D D Harrington hosted a Sunday morning brunch at 125 Twenty first street honoring Miss Icel Tiernan of Van Horne, bride elect of Roy Driscoll. Guests from Van Horne, Iowa City, Ottumwa and surrounding areas attended, with Easter themed table centerpieces and personal gifts for the guest of honor.

H. L. Wilson Twentyfirst Street D. D. Harrington Higley Avenue SE Icel Tiernan van Horne Roy Driscoll Tiernan J. W. Tiernan James Tiernan, Jr Auth Schmitz Winn Schallan Katherine Winnifred Tiernan George Newton Watkins Oren Travis Mount Vernon Vera Sulek Bernard Herbers Vivian Coen Geneva Mungovan Iowa City Dorothy Callan Ottumwa Howard Snyder Russell Burgess Vincent Driscoll Gordon J. Delaney Clinton E. Schaeffer Wilson C. Care Mmenel John Harrington Gayle Giblin Merna Kellaney

West Highlands Kings Daughters Meet Plans Next Meeting

West Highlands circle of the King's Daughters met with Mrs. Fay Clemensee. The next gathering is set with Mrs. R. Anderson on Eighteenth Street NW, April 17.

West Highlands

Lambda Chapter Honors Members With Farewell Dinner

Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a dinner at the Commonwealth tea room on Monday night honoring Martha Warner who departs for Kansas City and Marie Steber who moves to Iowa City. Organizers were Mary Rowan Jeanne Russett and Mildred Pandernik. Gifts were given to the two honorees. An educational program led by Mrs. Pierre A. Tracy featured Thora Nelson Ethel Madden Leola Jack Joan Rowan and Ada Vedder. Florence Paulus and Helen Stourne qualified for the Ritual of Jewels.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Commonwealth Tea Room Martha Warner Kansas City Marie Steber Iowa City Mary Rowan Jeanne Russett Mildred Pandernik Pierre A. Tracy Thora Nelson Ethel Madden Leola Jack Joan Rowan Ada Vedder Florence Paulus Helen Stourne

Cedar Rapids Art Association Hours Change

The Cedar Rapids Art Association gallery hours are set from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily except Sunday with afternoon times 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. daily and Sunday, as announced Monday.

Cedar Rapids Art Association Blic Ette

Poetry program by Chapter II PEO features Hallman reading diverse poets

Mrs. M. S. Hallman presented a poetry program for Chapter II PEO after a dessert luncheon at 1941 Park Avenue SE. She read works by Frost Lowell Lee Drinkwater Weldon Johnson Millay Masefield Crosby Ward Williar and others, with Miss Janice Bailey performing piano solos by Rachmaninoff and Debussy. Guests included Mrs. C. T. Reynolds Mrs. Alyce McConkie Miss Emma Lambert and Mrs. Betty Off.

M. S. Hallman W. H. Bailey Jean Bailey Park Avenue SE Hallman Robert Frost Amy Lowell Agnes Lee John Drinkwater James Weldon Johnson Edna St. Vincent Millay John Masefield Phoebe Crosby Carl Sandburg Sara Teasdale Edwin Arlington Robinson G. K

Pi Omicron Dinner Entertainment at Roosevelt Hotel

Iota Epsilon chapter hosted a buffet supper Monday evening in the Lincoln room of the Roosevelt hotel with Easter motif centerpieces showing a large Easter rabbit colored eggs and yellow tapers. Guests included Ruth Heald Tillie Prestegard Betty Walker Jessie Shaw Edna Nissen Helen Hogan Alice Phillipson Betty Landa and Helen Bailey.

Iota Epsilon Chapter Pi Omicron Sorority Lincoln Roosevelt Hotel Ruth Heald Tillie Prestegard Betty Walker Jessie Shaw Edna Nissen Helen Hogan Alice Phillipson Betty Landa Helen Bailey

Sorority Holds Founders Dinner Pledging Ceremony

Delta Theta Chi held its formal pledging during the Founders dinner Friday at the Montrose hotel. Mrs. Howard Pettit presided, with Mrs. Ernest P. Mickel and Miss Miriam Hungerford presented for pledging. after dinner Mrs. Glenn Oye sang and Mrs. George Sturtz spoke on the meaning of Founders Day.

Delta Theta Chi Sorority Montrose Hotel Howard Pettit Ernest P. Mickel Miriam Hungerford Glennoye George Sturtz

Rainbow Girls Benefit Card Party and Style Show

The Order of Rainbow for Girls Assembly No 11 hosts a benefit card party and style show at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Masonic temple. Newman’s store presents spin styles. Reservations via Winifred Hargrave called at 25936.

Order of Rainbow Assembly No. 11 Masonic Temple Newman's Winifred Hargrave

Birthday gathering honors Anna Marvis at home

Mr and Mrs Obeda host a birthday observance for their daughter Anna Marvis at 1004 First Street SW. Guests include Mrs Anna Johnson of Marion, Mr and Mrs L L Larson with children Anna and Allen, and M W Anderson.

Obeda First Street Anna Marvis Anna Johnson Marion L. L. Larson Anna and Allen M. W. Anderson

Odako Camp elects officers at Grace Episcopal church

Members gathered at Grace Episcopal church on Saturday to elect Odako Camp officers. Doro thy Wiedersberg was chosen president, Geraldine aleen vice president, Gwendolyn Wren secretary, Lillian Michelson treasurer, and Carolyn Nelson scribe.

Odako Grace Episcopal Church Dorothy Wiedersberg Geraldine Aleen Gwendolyn Wren Lillian Michelson Carolyn Nelson

We The Women- War Nerves Disrupt Family Life

Ruth Millett urges women to inspect and protect family life as war strains grow. A New York conference noted ill effects such as disorganized communities, hasty marriages, juvenile delinquency, and falling birth rates. Millett asks readers to examine their own homes and avoid despair and distrust.

New York Willard Waller Columbia University New York State Frien

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Siereeth Miss Kester Edwin Nelson Mrs. Whipple ARROW Lanrd Soukop Geo. Horak Lastwell Photo George Horak Tandakoda Camp Trene Douglas Circle JOE St! Grocery & Market NO First Avenue East Ark’s W. Highlands Circle PI Omicron Chapter Delta Theta Chi Rainbow Girls Mrs Odako Camp Leonard T. Arduser Second Street and Navy Sises Ruth Millett Gazette Penney’s U. & Pat. OF Glenbrack Penney Faone “Hall Hella Abris
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