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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1941
Page
5
Mrs Patrick J Hurley wife of the former war leader models a two tone sheer wool cape as part of the Easter parade attire. Her stylish choice highlights the seasonal fashion moment and social presence in the event coverage.
The city welcomed many Easter visitors including former residents and Northwestern and Lindenwood students. Luncheons and dinners hosted by Mrs Sutherland C Dows, Mrs Henry M Files, Miss Jessie Benson, and Mr and Mrs Harry Cutler honored guests from Syracuse Wheaton Ill Billings Mont and Lindenwood College. The events included a Cedar Rapids Country Club luncheon for 30 and a theater outing, with plans for ongoing visits through the weekend.
The social committee outlines two Easter weekend activities for members and friends. An informal adults frolic dance runs Saturday evening from 8 to 1 at the club house. Sunday at 4 p.m. features a children Easter egg hunt starting at the club house with over 125 expected to attend.
Miss Jean Killian daughter of Mr and Mrs James Killian 358 Pleasant Drive SE arrived Friday to spend Easter with her parents from Wheaton College Wheaton Ill.
Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday at the Elks club for a Dutch treat luncheon. Mrs. F W Franey attended as a guest. Members announced a rummage sale scheduled for May 2.
Mrs. W. E. Peschau and three other women listed in the report returned Thursday evening after spending two days in Chicago. The addresses of Mrs. Bar ron, Mrs. Horton, and Mrs. Kirn are provided in the item.
Dr P M Summer of Grinnell will spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Cabalka at 1444 Wildwood Drive NE and with Mr and Mrs M F Hollingsworth at 1029 Oakland Avenue NE.
Mrs John E Stansbury was elected president of the Wednesday Shakespeare Club at a meeting held at her home 2250 Country Club Parkway SE The club planned a Shakespeare garden in Ellis Park and Arne C Deamer presided at tea.
Mrs George Chaporky and Mrs Leo Soukup hosted a miscellaneous home party for Paul Kubu with Miss Wilma Reese of Olin as guest of honor. Prizes in a heart game went to Mrs John Vanda and Miss Eleanor Brantner. Refreshments featured Easter color decor and several guests including Miss Maxine Barta Miss Elsie Tefer and Miss Tillie Lopata.
Twenty Cedar Rapids club members met with the auxiliary at the club house for dinner and a business session. Commodore Charles Milhulka and Auxiliary President Lottie Melichar led the meeting. Two new members were accepted. A bingo party is planned for April 27 at the club house.
The business girls group Epsilon Sigma Alpha met Tuesday evening at Mrs J Stuart McQuiston 361 Garden Drive SE. Guests included Miss Marguerite Cane Miss Phyllis Baldwin and Mrs N E Burting. Mrs John T Hecker reviewed The Man Who Came to Dinner by Kaufman and Hart.
Mrs. C. C. Hillhouse was elected leader of the current events group at a luncheon in the Cedar Rapids club house. Mrs. George Arduser was chosen chairman and Mrs. Wayne Basler secretary and treasurer as 30 members attended. Luncheon hostesses were Mesdames F. W. Damour, S. C. Stookey and O. S. Wilson.
Mrs Anna O'Brien entertained the Jolly Neighbors on Thursday afternoon with banco prizes awarded to Mildred Johnson and Mildred Woode. The next gathering is set for April 24 with Virginia Quimby at 921 Eleventh Street NE.
Tandadako Camp Fire girls were entertained Thursday afternoon at the Reformed church with Miss Hazel Ramy as assistant guardian. Diversions included roller skating and games, and refreshments followed an Easter motif.
Ruth Millett advises a woman facing a year apart when her fiancé joins an army camp. She weighs marriage now, engagement, or keeping a “best girl” arrangement to avoid public speculation, loneliness, and the social shelf. The decision rests with the woman, considering self support, family help, and future plans.
Social circles stage farewell events this week for Miss Thelma Boegel and Mrs. A W Loftus departing Ashley chapter DAR for Washington DC and for Dr D S Challed heading to Fort Ord California. Gifts and bridge prizes noted as groups and hosts pay tribute at McPherson and Montrose venues with multiple club members listed.
George L. Moran Jr a senior at Wheaton College Wheaton Ill will arrive Friday evening to spend the Easter break with his parents Mr and Mrs G Moran at 117 Seventeenth Street
Wednesday evening in the Memorial building Auxiliary 788 Veterans of Foreign Wars elected officers for the coming year. Officers named include President Mrs Emil Erickson Senior vice president Mrs Hugh Sheridan junior vice president Mrs William Sweet chaplain Mrs Frank Mersh conductor Mrs Florian Francis treasurer Mrs Glenn Thomas trustee Mrs H Millburn and guard Mrs Charles Hamer A initiation of Mrs M C Madson occurred and Mrs William White Mrs Gene Lousch and Mrs Otto Tweed supervised the dinner before the meeting.
Mrs A H Boileau of 519 Forest Drive SE hosted a luncheon for the Dixie Shop bowling team and the Lincoln Ladies Minor league. Twenty five were present with the Kacena company team reporting perfect attendance.
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mott of 1208 First Avenue W host their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. L. A. McIntyre of Minneapolis along with their sons Lyman and Robert for an Easter weekend visit.
Meeting Wednesday evening at Mrs Wurster's tea room for dessert dinner were members of Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi. Hostesses were the Misses Marvel Whitcher Jane Goodfellow Lucile Dose and Marie Schamberger. Miss Earlamond Callier whose marriage to Brooks Blanchard is an approaching event was presented a gift from the group.
Members of Silver Chain senior circle of the King’s Daughters were entertained at a dessert luncheon by Mrs. Roy Ziegler at 130 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE. Mrs. C. D. Shimerda received admission service from Mrs. O. Washburn. Members sewed quilt blocks and knitted for the Red Cross as Mrs. O. J. Larsen led devotions.
Mrs. William Harmon hosted Cyclettes members at 129 Fourth Avenue SW Tuesday evening. Miss Frances Svoboda attended as a guest and Miss Betty Gorman joined as a new member. An Easter egg hunt around the city is scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Mrs Mildred Serbousek at 1128 Fifteenth Avenue SE entertained a group of friends at luncheon and crocheting Thursday afternoon. Present were Mesdames Mary Ard Bessie Bartholomew Mae Neal Mary Church Bessie Paulsen and Miss Marvel Foster.
At Arthur School meeting the Oseetah Camp Fire girls discussed a doughnut sale and a games event scheduled for a day at the school.
Countywide tuberculosis drive launches an annual early diagnosis campaign with pamphlets and leaflets sent to physicians educators and seal sale chairmen. Materials explain causes curability and prevention and stress X rays and case finding. organizers request local cooperation in April with contact to Mrs Grace C Koppenhaver of Marion.
McKinley school group presents a radio adaptation of The William Tell Overture titled William Tell. Directed by Marjorie Emerson the cast includes Dick Brown Billy Pohorsky John Bedient Kenneth Knaus Fred Abodeely Tom Carruthers Paul Purdue Jim Wescott Dick Sedlacek Dean from Dick Pinney and John Oster. The performance airs on WMT at 9 30 a m as part of The Assembly Room of the Air Playhouse series in Cedar Rapids.
Dr William M Evans warned High Twelve members at the annual Good Friday observance in the Roosevelt hotel Friday noon against crucifying Christ again. He urged followers to stay close to Jesus as He faced Jerusalem. Mrs Ruth Ebling Massey and Mrs Lucy Bushnell Ambroz sang two selections.
Dr James Smrha a first lieutenant in the Seventh corps area reserve has been ordered to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for a year of active duty with the medical division the order takes effect April 15 and lists his address at 114 Eighteenth Avenue SW.
A humorous Aunt Het quip contrasts male stubbornness with female persistence at meals, noting how a husband withholds eating to gain affection. The wry line reflects domestic banter and gendered power dynamics in a lighthearted tone.
Grinnell college's 33 member men's glee club will perform next Friday at the Roosevelt hotel in Cedar Rapids. The concert is sponsored by Bundles for Britain with James Blake as local chapter vice chairman. The group, under new director J Forest West, marks its 95th year as the Pioneer campus’s oldest tradition.
Critics compare the work of the two mak tig units favorably to the Don Cossack display, highlighting showmanship and dramatic presentation.
Millard Keith and Francise Craft, both of Cedar Rapids, were the first couple married at the Little Brown Church in the Vale Nashua after the new marriage health law. Keith is son of F J Kouba and Mrs. Keith is daughter of Arthur Craft of Hawkeye.
The report notes a gender disparity in Peiping with men outnumbering women by about two to one, reflecting social and demographic trends in the city.
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