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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1942

Page

2

Mary Barron and William Hester Exchange Nuptial Vows

Miss Mary Barron daughter of Fort Madison natives James and Mrs Barron and William C Hester of Davenport exchanged nuptial vows April 9 at 9 am in Immaculate Conception church. Rt Rev Msgr John Malloy officiated before palm and jonquil decor.

Mary Barron Ninth Street James Barron Fort Madison William C. Hester Nineteenth Street Immaculate Conception Church John M. Malloy Agnes Barron LaVonne Hester Theresa Hester Anthony Pusatek Mr. Hester M. J. Hester Richard Patek

Betty Hamilton and Lieut Licht wed at Fort Belvoir

Betty Hamilton and Lieut Herbert M Licht of Fort Belvoir Va announced their marriage. The service was read Saturday at 5 pm in the Fort Belvoir chapel with attendees Edward and Mrs Licht and Wallace and Mrs Hamilton. The bride, formerly of Chicago, studied at Coe College and belonged to Delta Delta Delta. Lieut Licht, son of Elmhurst Illinois residents, attended Northwestern Military and Naval Academy and the University of Chicago, earned a Cornell degree, and worked for Fred Harvey Restaurants before army service in January. He serves in the camouflage division of the engineer board at Fort Belvoir.

Betty Hamilton Herbert M. Licht Fort Belvoir Edward Licht Washington, D. C Lieut. Licht Ion Wallace S. Hamilton Carlton Apartments Chicago Coe College Delta Delta Delta Sorority J. C. Licht Elmhurst, I Northwestern Military and Naval Academy Lake Geneva Wis University of Chicago Cornell University Ithaca Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Fred Harvey Restaurants, Inc Engineer Board

Chapter GM program at Miss Tschirgi home

Miss Mattie Tschirgi assisted by Miss Blanche Hunter hosted a chapter GM meeting Monday afternoon at 1514 Second Avenue SE. Twenty six members attended as Mrs. Paul Henderson reviewed No Life For a Lady by Agnes Morley Cleaveland. Guests included Mrs. Leland Mahaffey of chapter FO and Mrs. Ruth Ribble of chapter EZ, Skokie, Illinois.

Mattie Tschirgi Blanche Hunter P E.D Second Avenue SE Paul Henderson Agnes Morley Cleveland Leland Mahaffey Ruth Ribble Skokie

Dessert luncheon hosts HJ PEO members at Penningroth home

Mrs. Charles Penningroth hosted members of chapter HJ PEO at a Monday dessert luncheon at her home at 1941 Fourth avenue SE. Guest Mrs. Virgil Winnie, recently back from Honolulu, spoke of her experiences there while visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Johnson on 23400 Avenue NE. Miss Charlotte Trewin and Miss Ruth Hemmer sang three numbers.

Charles Penningroth Fourth Avenue SE Chapter P.E.O Virgil Winnie Honolulu B. F. Johnson Avenue NE Charlotte Trewin Ruth Hemmer

Luncheon Meeting of Modern Reading Club

A Wednesday luncheon at 1 p.m. features Mrs. M. S. Hallman of 2445 Fifth Avenue SE as hostess and Mrs. William Rinderknecht assisting. Mrs. C. V. Lehman will review "Young Man of Caracas" by T. R. Ybarra.

M. S. Hallman Fifth Avenue SE Modern Reading Club William Rinderknecht Caracas T. R. Ybarra C. V. Lehman

Butler sisters return from Camp Crowder visit

Miss Maxine Butler with Miss Marjorie Steinmetz and her father arrived Monday after a weekend at Camp Crowder Missouri. They visited Maxine Butler's brother, Private Jack D. Butler.

Maxine Butler Fourth Street Marjorie Steinmetz Camp Crowder

Tea Honors Des Moines Guest in Cedar Rapids Home

Mrs. William Nugent of Des Moines was honored at a tea hosted by Mrs. John Grimm at 852 Fourth avenue SE Cedar Rapids. Out-of-town guest Mrs. William B. Quarton of Algona attended, also guests from Sumner Quarton and William B. Quarton homes.

William Nugent Des Moines Cedar Rapids John Grimm Fourth Avenue SE William B. Quarton Algona Sumner Quarton Wiliam B. Quarton Leo J. Duster Oakland Road Commonwealth Tea Room Nugent Duster Frank W Orr Charles Schrimper Robert Vesely Harry S Johnson Ada Bean Clear Lake

Johnsons Host Card Party for Judge's Aunt

At 1735 Washington avenue SE Judge and Mrs Harry S Johnson entertained a small group Monday evening in honor of Mrs Ada Bean of Clear Lake, the judge's aunt.

Harry S. Johnson Washington Avenue SE Judge Johnson Ada Bean Clear Lake Johnsons Bean

Mrs McLaughlin Hosts Fu Jen Bridge Club

The Fu Jen bridge club of 12 members met Monday evening at Mrs. E R Mc Laughlin's home at 219 Fifth Street NW. Prizes were won by Mrs A W Klassen, Mary McDonnell and Charles Nash.

Fu Jen Bridge Club E. R. McLaughlin Fifth Street NW Mmes A. W. Klassen Mary McDonnell Charles Nash

Unresolved meeting hints at dress shop dispute

Fay and her estranged husband planned a reunion to mend differences. He canceled the meeting after she proposed gathering at a dress shop, leaving the matter unsettled and seeking a new plan.

Beethoven Club Discusses American Music In Final Meeting

The Beethoven club holds its last regular meeting of the year on Thursday at 10 am in the Y W C A to explore American music through folk popular and academic works. Mrs C L Robbins of Iowa City leads the discussion with a program featuring pieces by Mokrejs Griffes Lieurance and others.

Beethoven Club C. L Robbins Iowa City Paul A. Miner Romance Mirage Robert Mokreijs Lucy Ambroz Elinor Remick Warren

Luncheon Honors Miss Kay Corlett Ahead of April Wedding

A McKesson-Robbins group hosted a Monday noon luncheon at Killian's tea room for Kay Corlett and fellow workers. Gifts were presented to the honorees. Attending were Misses Lucille Steyne Mary June Butler Irene Miner Elizabeth Focht Eileen McGuire Helen Martin Nadine Mott Mary Stephenson Molly Stary and Delores Hartkemeyer.

Kay Corlett McKesson-Robbins Killian’s Tea Room Lucille Steyne Mary June Butler Irene Miner Elizabeth Focht Eileen McGuire Helen Martin Nadine Mott Mary Stephenson Molly Stary Delores Hartkemeyer

Delta Theta Chi Founders Day Observed at Pettit Home

Delta Theta Chi sorority held its Founders day celebration Monday evening at Mrs Howard Pettit home 421 Sixteenth street SE A potluck supper was hosted by Misses Charlotte Wing Ruth Buresh and Cleda Schaefer Members present included Misses Emma Petrusch Bobbie Kuhn Grace Winger Anne Severa Alma Womacka and Mines George Taylor Charles Bodine Otto Reimer and Ernest Mickel.

Delta Theta Chi Howard Pettit Sixteenth Street SE Charlotte Wing Ruth Buresh Cleda Schaefer Emma Petrusch Bobbie Kuhn Grace Winger Anne Severa Alma Womacka the Mines George Taylor Charles Bodine Otto Reimer Ernest Mickel

Van Hatleys Tour San Francisco Guests Plan West Trip

Mr and Mrs Van Hatley of San Francisco visiting Mrs Hatleys brother and sister in Jeft Tuesday for home En route they will travel through the Ozarks to New Orleans Carlsbad caverns and to Los Angeles.

van Hatley San Francisco

Portland woman visits parents for several months

Mrs. R L Dill of Portland Oregon arrived the first of the week to visit for a few months with her parents Mr and Mrs William eens at 620 Seventeenth street

R. L. Dill Portland Ore William Eens Seventeenth Street

Pioneer Career Women Highlighted by Mrs Emery

Mrs Imogen B Emery spoke to the Cedar Rapids Woman's club on Iowa women’s roles in mining, Indian fights, suffrage, literature, religion, education, art, and more. The talk traced Marquette to Civil War nurses pensions and noted leaders Annie Taylor Wittenmeyer and Amelia Bloomer, with 107 members present and April 27 officer vote.

Iowa State Imogen B. Emery Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Father Marquette Dubuque Emery Annie Taylor Wittenmeyer Keokuk Amelia Jenks Bloomer Burlington Wittenmeyer Iowa War Orphan's Home Davenport W.C T.U Bloomer Lily Mississippi WCTU

Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Dautremont

N J Dautremont hosted a surprise birthday gathering Sunday evening at 1407 Seventh Avenue SE. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Hall, Mr and Mrs Leo Holmes, Mr and Mrs Howard Cerney, Mr and Mrs Ronald Durr, Mr and Mrs Millard Port, and several friends and relatives.

N. J

Anniversary Dinner Held for W. J. and W. J. Fifer in Larson Home

Mr and Mrs W J Fifer of Aurora Illinois former Cedar Rapids residents celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner party Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs C F Larson 1536 Eighth avenue SE The couple returned to their home Monday Attending were Mr and Mrs E O Samuelson and daughter Elma Fern Mr and Mrs M B Nelson Mr and Mrs Frank Biba Mrs Mary Gullidge and Mr and Mrs C E Nelson

W. J. Fifer Aurora Ill Cedar Rapids C. F. Larson Eighth Avenue SE E. O. Samuelson Elma Fern

Service circle of the King's Daughters to meet all day

The Service circle of the King's Daughters will meet for sewing all day Thursday with Mrs E D Jack at 1923 Higley avenue SE. Luncheon will be served by the hostess.

King’s Daughters E. D. Jack Higley Avenue SE

Mrs Workman Hosts Pinochle Club Supper and Prizes

Mrs Norman Workman hosted her pinochle club at a supper Sunday evening at 135 Thirty-third Street Drive SE. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Dale Beitz and Paul Konecny.

Norman Workman Thirty-third Street Drive Dale Beitz Paul Konecny

Merrimyx elects Joe Enzler president at Roosevelt hotel

Joe Enzler of 2300 Fifth avenue SE was elected president of the Merrimyx group at a dancing party held Monday evening at the Roosevelt hotel. The planning committee included Mr and Mrs R A Donahue, Mr and Mrs J R Murray, Mr and Mrs William Stuart, Mr and Mrs Victor De Merveux, Mr and Mrs Walter R Magner, Mr and Mrs G W Kooyman, and Dr and Mrs C H Stark. Special guests were Mr and Mrs J Ward Lentz of Oskaloosa visiting Mr and Mrs Marion Robb of Marion.

Joe Enzler Fifth Avenue SE Merrimyx Roosevelt Hotel R. A. Donahue J. R. Murray William Stuart Victor D. Merveaux Walter R. Magner G. W. Kooyman C. H. Stark J. Ward Lentz Oskaloosa Marion Robb Marion

Husbands Entertained by Bridge Club

Monday Night Bridge club members hosted their husbands at a potluck supper and bridge party Sunday evening at Mr and Mrs George Cisler home 121 Eighth Avenue SW. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ben Carson Mr and Mrs R W Hahn Mr and Mrs John R White Mr and Mrs Willis S Hahn and Mr and Mrs Harry Sargeant.

George Cisler Eighth Avenue SW Ben Carson R. W Hahn John R. White Willis S. Hahn Harry Sargeant

Lavina Hasley Wedding Shower Held At Wurster's Tea Room

Miss Lavina Hasley will wed Eugene Rennekamp this Saturday. Monday evening party honored her with a miscellaneous shower at Wurster's tea room. Prizes in games went to Mrs. Helga Carstens and Mrs. Frank Danberg. other attendees included Miss Marcella Roushar, Miss Frances Roushar, Mrs. Arnold Radeke, Mrs. Bruce Merrifield, Mrs. Fred Hasley and Mrs. William Carstens.

Irene Sand Lavonia Butler Elin Carstens Lavina Hasley Eugene Rennekamp Wurster Helga Carstens Frank Danberg Marcella Roushar Frances Roushar Arnold Radeke Bruce Merrifield Fred Hasley William Carstens

Anniversary celebration in Urbana for Cedar Rapids couple

Mr and Mrs Herman May Mrs Peter Stemper and Miss Irene Sand of Cedar Rapids attended a surprise party in Urbana for Miss Sand s parents Mr and Mrs Anthony Sand celebrating their fortieth wedding anniversary. The event also marked the birthdays of Miss Marie Sand and Henry Byers with a gift from 30 relatives and friends.

Herman May Peter Stemper Irene Sand Cedar Rapids Urbana Miss Sand Anthony Sand Marie Sand Henry Byers Sands

Girl Scouts Celebrate Birthdays at St. Wenceslaus Meeting

Rosemary Krizek and Mary Ann Shimek celebrated birthdays during Saturday's Girl Scouts gathering in the church school club room at St. Wenceslaus church.

Rosemary Krizek Mary Ann Shimek Girl Scouts St. Wenceslaus Church

Dairydale Community Sewing Meeting Set at Hahn Home

Dairydale Community Workers will meet for community sewing Thursday at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs H FE Hahn 1023Thirty sixth street SE.

Dairydale H. FE. Hahn Thirtysixth Street

Howard Dubishar Celebrates Eleventh Birthday Party

Howard Dubishar son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Rimrodt 1446 Fifth Street SW entertained at a Saturday afternoon party for his eleventh birthday. Guests included Doreen Darrow Levon and Joyce Holets Mary Louise Kolher Lois Ann Koutny Jackie Inglet Donald Harrison Danny Darrow Larry Finch Douglas Holets and Ronny Lee Rimrodt. Mrs Cleo Darrow assisted Mrs Rimrodt in serving.

Howard Dubishar Edgar Rimrodt Fifth Street Doreen Darrow Levon Joyce Holets Mary Louise Kolher Lois Ann Koutny Jackie Inglet Donald Harrison Danny Darrow Larry Finch Douglas Holets Ronny Lee Rimrodt Cleo Darrow Rimrodt

Dorton Home Hosts Fort Dodge Visitor

A weekend guest at Mr. and Mrs. John Dorton, 1524 Fifth Avenue SE, was Mrs. John L. Dorton of Fort Dodge, the mother of Mr. Dorton.

John Dorton Fifth Avenue SE Mr. Dorton John L. Dorton Fort Dodge

Okinikiyako Camp Fire Elects New Officers

Members met at guardian Mrs. John Hockaday Jr. home and elected Patty Du Toit as president Virginia Satinsky as vice president Joanne Hockaday as secretary Beverly Patten as treasurer and Wilda Squires as scribe. Several girls hemmed ties and socialized.

Okinikiyako John Hockaday Avenue Patty du Toit Virginia Satinsky Joanne Hockaday Beverly Patten Wilda Squires Sally Miller Nancy Krueger Nancy Holloway Jeannette Potter Jeannine Duffy Jean Dunlop Shirley Benike Marjorie Lodge

Falcon Club Hikes After Saturday Meeting

The Falcon club met Saturday at Bettie Stark’s home at 629 First Avenue SW then walked to Ellis Park. Present were Ellen Rice Lois Little Evelyn Matus Mary York Kathleen Shea Mary Lou Cambridge Lillian Cunningham and Margaret Robinson.

Falcon Club Bettie Stark First Avenue Ellis Park Ellen Rice Lois Little Evelyn Matus Mary York Kathleen Shea Mary Lou Cambridge Lillian Cunningham Margaret Robinson

Time to Slim The Size of Those Hips

Dr Mary MacFadyen offers a spring program for hip slimming focusing on dieting with greens and fruits, avoiding rich desserts, plus posture and exercises to tighten buttock muscles. She suggests standing with hips forward, flattening the lower back, pulling in the abdomen, and using a mirror to monitor progress.

Iran Cuts Jap Ties After Axis Propaganda Ties Break

Iran severed diplomatic relations with Japan cutting the Axis propaganda link to Islam neighbors along the supply route to Russia and the eastern Mediterranean. Six Axis agents were moved to a remote southeast Iran after Tehran aligned with Britain and Russia last August.

Teheran Iran Persia Japan Islam Russia Mediterranean Germany Italy Britain Tran North African India

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4047 Available

Pattern 4047 takes 248 yards 35 inch fabric for size 6 overalls and bonnet. 1 yard 35 inch fabric for playsuit. 144 yards 35 inch fabric for bolero and bonnet plus 15 cents and 1 cent mailing. Send size name address style number to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department 243 West 17th St New York N Y. Join the 1942 Style Parade and send 10 cents for Spring Pattern Book.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West 17Th St New York N. Y

Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Linn County Iowa

The undersigned was on April 13 1942 appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Frank Machel late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment Those having claims against the same will present them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court JOSEPH F MACHER Administrator

State of Towa Linn County Frank Machel Iowa

Iowa City Student Sues for 10500 Damages After Crash

Charles Elmer Gannon a student priest sues E. W. Barron in district court seeking 10500 damages for injuries from a January crash on highway 6 three miles east of Iowa City. The petition accuses Barron of reckless driving.

Iowa City Charles Elmer Gannon E. W. Barron Gannon Barron Here

Advice From Mary Manners Advice From Mary Manners

Grandma and reader letters spark a Miss Manners column on social folly and marital listening gaps. Weary Bones seeks medical guidance for fatigue and spousal disbelief, urging a doctor visit to rule out illness and explain concerns.

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Miss Mary Barron Miss Tschirgi Mrs. Hallman Reading Club Missouri Harry Johnsons Mrs. McLaughlin Poor PA Claude Callan Little Boy Kimball Ba i First Avenue E Kresge’s Lumir Havels West Mrs. Dill Guest William Hugnes Lydia E. Pinkleham Pinkham Mrs. Emery Woman's Club Oliver S. Wilson President’s Association R. T. Lubbock F. D Fillmore John P. Mills Frances Marshall McKinley High School Home of Liberty Angels of Mercy Bob Hinkin Frances Kacerovsky Jane Watson Bill Moore Steven Barwick Debussy Mettner Thomas Jefferson Dautremont Larson Mrs. Workman Optical Service Leonard T. Arduser C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Company Third St. SE Dial Harry F. Tisher Merrimyx Group Bridge Club Dairydale Community BAKER Wabisco National Biscuit Comparky John Dortons Okinikiyako Camp Fire Mary MacFadyen Joseph F. Macher G F Buresh Mary Manners Miss Manners Weary Bones Montrose Java Ray Aeena U. S Colgate Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Co
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