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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1943

Page

5

Fines Assessed Two Speeders in Cedar Rapids Court

Two speeding drivers faced fines in Cedar Rapids police court Monday. William G. Thomas, 46, of Marion, was fined 50 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty for driving over 65 mph on First Avenue. Alfred Kramb, 621 A Avenue NW, received 25 dollars and costs for speeding 50 mph on First Avenue between Fourth and Tenth streets.

Cedar Rapids William G.thomas Route 3 Marion Harry S. Johnson Thomas Thirty-fifth Street Fortieth Street First Avenue Johnson Foreign Ferry Command Alfred Kramb A Avenue NW Fourth and Tenth Streets

Visitors on The March Come and Go

The social column notes several visitors and return trips. Mrs C L Fontana, former Cedar Rapids resident, returns to St Louis after visiting hosts Gordon Fennell and James W Bell. Mrs J T Grayston to Monticello after winter with daughter Mrs J G Thomas. Dr and Mrs Harry J Jones back from Edgewater Park Miss, Ind. Mr and Mrs Robert Egin of Linton Ind arrive to visit Charles M Geatiel. Griffeth M Wodtke returns from business trip. Mrs Wodtke visited Mason City and Charles City. Mrs Orton returns from time with husband Private Charles H Orton at Camp Wheeler and Birmingham, Ala. Weekend guest Helen Souhrada, Lime Spring Mo cafe hostess at Fort Leonard Wood Mo, studied home economics at Coe and graduated from Minnesota Univ.

C. L. Fontana Cedar Rapids St. Louis Gordon Fennell Second Avenue SE James W. Bell Country Club Parkway SE Charles H. Orton Maison Orton Sixth Camp Wheeler Joe Sykora iSixteenth Avenue Ed Kulhavy Mallory Street Helen Souhzada Lime Spring Fort Leonard ‘Wood Souhrada Coe College University of Minnesota

Sorority Alumnae News and Club Meeting Updates

The Kappa Delta alumnae plan a dinner meeting Tuesday at 6 15 p.m. in chapter rooms 41215 First Avenue SE with organizers Mrs J C Warner Mrs L A Smith Miss Isabelle Doty Miss Dorothy Stoflet. The Tourist club gathers Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. with Mrs George W Hearn 2335 Ridgeway Drive SE. Xi Delta Exemplar Beta Sigma Phi met Friday in Bever building fifteen members present recording secretary Miss Inez Broller treasurer Miss Margaret Mackin.

Kappa Delta Sorority First Avenue SE J. C. Warner L. A. &Smith Isabelle Doty aMarjorie Emerson Dorothy Stoflet George W. Hearn Ridgeway Drive Esther E Olmstead

Miss Missman Weds Dean H. Aden in Mt Vernon Church

Miss Glad a Mae Missman daughter of Mrs Avis Missman and Irving Missman of Rockford wed Dean H Aden Sunday at 2 30 p m in Mt Vernon Methodist church The groom a son of Mr and Mrs H H Aden of Marion The service was by Dr W Glenn Rowley Easter lilies and pink gladiolus adorned the altar A reception followed in church parlors The couple will reside at 1070 Eighth Ave Marion after May 1

Golda Mae Missman Avis Missman Second Avenue SE Irving Missman Rockford Dean H. Aden Mt. Vernon H. H. Aden Marion W. Glenn Rowley Elaine Steffen Cedar Falls Ralph Stafford Stephen Missman George Blair Bennett Jay Torrance Cedar Rapids Aden McKinley High School Wheatland Wyo Collins Radio Company Eighth Avenue

Couples class meeting at First Christian church social hour

The Couples class met in the church living room Friday for a monthly meeting and social hour. Mrs. Wells C. Peck spoke on the Red Cross work. Hosts included Mrs. Floy Melsa and several couples. Ottumwa guests attended and Hildegard Kabelitz was honored at a shower. Kabelitz will wed Myron Haneman of Van Horne.

First Christian Church Wells C. Peck Red Cross Floy Melsa Lester Conway Fred Collard Herschel Greer John Geiger Ottumwa

McGowan Family Visit Highlights Mt Vernon Trip

Mrs M J McGowan and her daughter Mrs Mary Ann McGuire of 218 Fourth Avenue SW spent Sunday visiting Cadet Melvin McGowan in Mt Vernon.

M. J. McGowan Mary Ann MccGuire Fourth Avenue SW Mt. Vernon

P T A Meetings in Jackson Polk and Fillmore

Jackson P T A holds open house Wednesday at 7 p m Polk P T A meets Tuesday at 2 p m in the school assembly room executive board at 1 15 p m before the general meeting Fillmore P T A convenes Thursday at 2 p m with Rev John E DeLong as guest speaker second and third graders perform officers to be elected

Jackson School P.T.A Polk School Fillmore .P.T.A John E. DeLong

Miss Gwen Nolan to be Honored in Personal Shower

Miss Gwen Nolan bride elect of Cadet Earl St Germain of Moultrie Ga will be honored at a personal shower Monday evening The event will be hosted by Miss Peggy Threlkeld and Miss Margaret Colgan at the Threlkeld home 2408 Fourth avenue SE Guests include the honorees mother Mrs M L Nolan Mrs Glen Peck Mrs D Savage Mrs C K Plummer Mrs Chester Affeldt Miss Bess Stearns Miss Alice Colgan Miss Mary Virginia Glenn and Miss Mary Scanlan The group will play bridge during the evening.

Gwen Nolan Earl St. Germain Moultrie Peggy Threlkeld Margaret Colgan Threlkeld Fourth Avenue SE M. L. Nolan Glen Peck D. Savage C K. Plummer Chester Affeldt Bess Stearns Alice Colgan Mary Virginia Glenn Mary Scan-lan

Lichtensteins Honored Before Bridegroom’s Departure

Dr and Mrs Vernon E Lichtenstein and family hosted dinner at Commonwealth apartments for Dr Stiles and family as Dr Lichtenstein receives a commission as second lieutenant and leaves Tuesday for Miami Beach. Mrs Arthur Huntington hosted a luncheon at the Elks club honoring Miss Dorothy Grunewald who will wed Jerome Hohf of Cleveland in Tipton Saturday.

Vernon E. Lichtenstein Joan Ann Karl A. Stiles Patricia Twenty- Fourth Street Drive Commonwealth Apartments Dr. Lichtenstein Miami Beach Arthur Huntington Fifth Avenue SE The Elks Club Dorothy Grunewald Cedar Rapids Cleveland Ohio Grunewald Jerome Hohf Tipton

Catholic Book Club Meeting Review Session

The Catholic Book club meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs. L. M Ford at 307 Crescent Street SE. Mrs A V O'Brien will lead a review of Face to the Sun by A R McGratty.

The Catholic Book Club L. M_ Ford Crescent Street A V_ O’Brien A R McGratty

Mrs James E Hamilton Hosts Luncheon Eight at Cedar Rapids

Mrs James E Hamilton entertained members of the Monday luncheon club at Cedar Rapids Country club. Seats were arranged for eight guests in the event held at the Cedar Rapids club.

James E. Hamilton Linden Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

Dinner honors soldiers at Colony Inn Amana

Miss Julie Bena hosted a Sunday Eve dinner at the Colony Inn Amana to honor Pfc. Stanley L. Vislsel on a 10 day furlough from Jackson Mississippi and Pfc. Lumir Pisney on furlough from Camp Butner North Carolina. Guests included Miss Mary Drakos Miss Martena Gelski Miss Pauline Groesgen Miss Mary Gessner Robert Pisney and Ernest Bena.

Julie Bena Otis Road SE Colony Inn Amana Pfc Stanley L. Vislsel Jackson Miss Lumir Pisney Camp Butner N. C Mary Drakos Martena Gelski Pauline Groesgen Mary Gessner Robert Pisney Ernest Bena

Actres ANN Savage Stuns in Plaid Topcoat Ensemble

Actress Ann Savage debuts a brown and white plaid topcoat over a brown sports suit. A matching soft felt hat completes the chic spring sportswear look.

Ann Savage

Outfit the Outfit: Funding The Fight For You

Treasury seeks funds to outfit the fight efforts with every spare dollar directed to equipping operations. The message emphasizes sacrifice and national defense with citizens supporting through financial contribution to military readiness.

U.S. Treasury Department

First Lutheran Circle Meets for Potluck Luncheon

First Lutheran Church Circle No 1 will meet Friday at 1 pm in the church basement for a potluck luncheon. Attendees are asked to bring the usual picnic items and sandwiches.

Circle No. 1

Women to present flag at Kenwood school meet

Members of the T. Z. Cook Woman's Relief corps are asked to meet on Wednesday at 2 45 p.m. at Kenwood school to present a flag to the school.

T. Z. Cook Woman's Relief Corps Kenwood School

Jan Hus Lodge card party announced for Wednesday

Jan Hus Lodge No. 51 IOOF invites All Rebekahs to a card party at 8 30 p m on Wednesday in Sokol hall. The event welcomes members and friends to join in the social gathering hosted by the lodge.

Sokol Hall Rebekahs

Grace McCurdy Club Meeting Notice

The Grace McCurdy club of R N A will meet Tuesday at 8 p m in the Glow room of the Gas company for its next gathering.

Grace McCurdy the Gas Company

Mme Chiang to Rest a Week at Country Hideout

Mme. Chiang Kai-shek, exhausted from her U S tour, will retire incognito to a country hideout for a week or more rather than stay at the Waldorf Astoria. She hinted at possible future trips to Canada and England and talks with President Roosevelt, contingent on her health.

Mme. Chiang New York Mme Chiang Chiang Kai-shek Waldorf-Astoria China United States Canada England Roosevelt

E Awards Open To Food Concerns

Washington reports that food processing plants may now be considered for the army navy E for excellence production award. Selection will weigh quantity and quality of output given facilities, plus ingenuity cooperation with government in war foods, avoidance of stoppages, and fair labor standards.

Washington Agriculture Department

Wounds in Heart Contain Panic of Night Stab Attack

Roy Moon, 31, survived two knife wounds to the heart after a Sunday attack. Dr O J Hartig repaired a one inch heart muscle cut and a three inch outer lining gash during a two hour operation. Moon’s diaphragm wounds were fixed and his condition labeled fair Monday. A taxi driver was detained in the case as authorities pursue charges.

Kansas City Roy Moon O. J. Hartig Moon

Newhall Names A N Rogers as School Superintendent

A N Rogers elected to lead Newhall schools succeeding O A Kelly who resigned for war work. Rogers served four years as Floyd Iowa superintendent and six years at Malcolm Iowa. He is a graduate of Upper Iowa University and has an M A from the University of Iowa. He is married with two children.

Newhall A. N. Rogers Newhall School O A. Kelly Rogers Floyd Malcom Upper Iowa University University of Iowa

Honors Day at Iowa School of Journalism To Award Prizes

The University of Iowa School of Journalism will hold its first Honors Day on Wednesday. Dean Harry K. Newburn will present awards including the J. Hamilton Johnson prizes for top Daily Iowa stories, the Brewer Torch Press prize for journalistic promise, and scholarships from Sigma Delta Chi.

Gazette Iowa City University of Iowa School of Journalism Harry K. Newburn The Liberal Arts College J. Hamilton Johnson John Hamilton Johnson Cedar Rapids Daily Iowa Brewer- Torch Press Torch Press of Kappa Tau Alpha Sigma Delta Chi

Elkader to Host Spring Music Clinic and Festival

The Elkader music department will stage a Friday clinic and festival for vocal and instrumental groups on April 30. The public clinic runs 1.30 for vocal and 2.30 for instrumental, with Luther college's Dr. Carlo A. Sperati guiding the instrumental portion.

Elkader Elkader Music Department Carlo A. Sperati Luther College

Clinic Concert Plans Feature Herbert Favorites and Hero

The clinic director will lead an afternoon session and direct two evening numbers in the high school auditorium. Victor Herbert's Favorites and My Hero are set for the band with a drum solo by Dr. Sperati in Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever as a concert highlight.

Victor Herbert Hero Dr. Sperati Sousa

Also Mentioned on This Page

OCD Fun Club Ann Shimerda D Avenue Ronnie Thomas B Avenue Marilyn Beardsley Joan Welsch C Avenue Lola Flohra Ellyne Carlson Twelfth Street Sally Rinderknecht Sue Ane Lookhoff 8 Avenue David Shean Lookhoff J. T. Grayston Eighteenth Street J. G. Thomas Monticello Harry J. Jones Edgewater Park Robert Eigin Linton Ind Heme Charles M. Qeatiel Ridgewood Terrace Griffeth M. Wodtike Kappa Delta Alumnae Beta Sigma Phis American Institute of Launder Prind Irrid Miss Missman Lasswell Dean I. Aden Hildegard Kabelitz Pecky Melcher Paula Heitshusen Ruth Brammer Sixteenth Street SE Miss Kabelitz Myron Hanneman of van Horne P.T.A. Meetings Fillmore Stanepi ST. SK Miss Nolan Lichtensteins Mrs. Huntington Mrs. Hamilton Miss Bena Jeweler Avericasn Cem Society Mary First Lutheran Church T. Z Cook Society Jan Iius Lodge Grace McCurdy Club Arrow Sanford Bill King Band Columbia Records Music Appreciation Records Brabbit-Taylor Music CO Dial Hitler Luberger's Luberger Third Avenue RIAL
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