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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1941
Page
2
A Gazette Special Writer shares easy steps to brighten spaces with flowers. For gladiolas use a tall cylindrical vase with two 24 inch stalks two 12 inch and two 6 inch stems arranged in back and front, hiding the holder with two blossoms at the base. Tulips require one dozen stems in a ten inch vase with mixed heights and leaves kept for color contrast. Wrap overnight tulips in wet paper in a cool room to stay fresh.
The Coronet Club at Coe College held a semi-formal dinner-dance Saturday in the Crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel. The event featured purple and gold decorations with balloons and drew numerous members and guests listed among attendees.
J Rayner Harper was elected president of the Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae association at a dinner meeting hosted by Miss Della May Nash. Harper will succeed Miss Vivien Buser. New officers include Mrs. Robert J. Thiel as vice president and Miss Nash as treasurer. Miss Esther Yothers was reelected.
Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae outlined their plans for the year during a Tuesday night gathering at Mrs. Ralph Chase’s residence 1204 Elmhurst Drive NF. The event highlighted upcoming activities and community involvement.
Before their marriage on Saturday at 8 30 p m Mrs Wilma Reese became Mrs Paul Kubu daughter of Mr and Mrs William Reese of Olin The ceremony at St Patrick s church rectory was officiated by Rev D J Leni Attending were Mr and Mrs Leo Soukup of Cedar Rapids The couple will reside at 1581 First Avenue E Mr Kubu is employed by Collins Radio and Mrs Kubu is a Olin High School graduate who worked in Cedar Rapids for three years The bride wore a brown beige street length outfit with a beige straw hat and gardenia corsage.
Mrs. A F Fitzgerald of 1247 Hazel Drive NE was honored on her birthday Sunday at a gathering. Attending were Mr Fitzgerald Betty Fitz Mr J J Mos Mrs J A Walsh Mrs ai P Steinbeck Dick Walsh Bobby Walsh Tommy Walsh Joelle Walsh and Joan Marie Steinbeck.
Genevieve entertained at a Saturday supper for the 0. M. club. Guests included Joan Kelly and Kathleen McPartland. Members listed Betty Jo Fi.
Mr and Mrs Albert Suchomel of 1420 L street SW celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary Sunday at Bertram hall hosted by their children. A cake was baked by Mrs J E Herman and a gift was received. Several relatives and friends attended including the Lnenickas Sherfs Rompots Wes Suchomel and others.
Sunshine circle of the King's Daughters and friends met at Fleming's tea room Monday evening for dinner and the group's third anniversary party with Mrs. Isaac Brown in charge followed by a social hour.
In strong economic periods tobacco use rises while spending drops during downturns as business declines. The pattern shows consumer behavior shifts tied to overall economic health.
Miss Libby Fikers daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Fikers of 1607 L street SW leaves Saturday for Washington DC to begin a position in the war department.
Mrs. William J. Lana and Mrs. ST. A. Lary will entertain the L. M. E. club Friday at 8 pm at the former’s home 1606 Greene avenue NE.
Fourteen members of Ida Mansfield circle of the King’s Daughters met with Mrs. P. F. Keehn at 1907 Glenway Drive SE for lunch. Mrs. George B. Healey attended and the group worked for the Red Cross in the afternoon, donating $10 to buy yarn for baby sweaters.
Dr John B Magee president of Cornell College told the State theater audience that people need a personal relationship with God to find daily life meaning He urged reliance on a divine that can care for the stars yet attend to the atom The Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association leader Rev Grant Anderson gave scripture and prayer Ruth Ebling Massey sang with Otto Ambroz accompanying Eleanor Taylor played the organ Kiwanis members attended Doors open at 1145 am with service at noon
Playground commission faced council criticism after proposing raises for three staff members. Officials cited opportune timing as the council faces broad salary pressures. Nevin Nichols would rise to 225, Frame to 135, and Marian Wilson to 95 monthly, pending budget changes.
FBI agents and army officers hunted Wednesday for a careless mechanic or saboteur after reports a socket wrench in a motor caused an army pursuit plane to crash in a field at Hamilton Field California. The propeller and fuselage damage prompted a full investigation.
A P36 pursuit ship landed at 75 miles an hour on a field near Sebastopol California causing damage and minor injury to Lieut. Robert W Ulichry 26 of Irvington New Jersey who was only slightly hurt.
Acadia National Park in Maine hosted 382 084 visitors in 1940. Private automobiles used by visitors totaled 95 521.
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