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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1941

Page

12

Tourists Return From Far and Near

Travelers recount vacations with Cedar Rapids stops and trips to New Orleans and Phoenix. Mrs Lugene Prney and Mr and Mrs Wallace Da Ing return from extended travels, joined by relatives and a medical student visiting Town.

Retarr Ag Phowsdavoom Goerd A Ferre Enaowah Phoenx Abs Dave Thenr Ridgevos Wallace Cottage Groe Avenue Sioux City J D Walch Jh. Senor University of Town J O D Walsh Heer FE. H Bingham Grande Avenue

Ramseys To Honor Miss Jones And Mr Bever At Dinner

Audrey Jones and James N Bever plan a May 3 wedding. Mr and Mrs Addison J Ramses host a small dinner at 225 Crescent Street SE with white decor and a bouquet of white sweet peas on the dining table.

Ramseys Miss Jones Mr. Bever Audrey Jones James N Bever Addison J) Ramses Crescent Street SE

Luncheon honors Mrs Aubineau at Cedar Rapids club

Mrs George F E oCrres and Mrs John D Mandall hosted a luncheon for Mrs Myron Aubineau of Kenilworth TL at the Cedar Rapids Country club. Twelve guests, including a former bridge club member, attended as Aubineau arrived Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs Glenn Wheeler and Mr and Mrs Harold Graves.

George FE oCrres Park Terrace John D- Mandall Forest Drive Myron Aubineau Kenilworth TL Cedar Rapids Country Club Bridge Club Wtrich Aubineau Glenn Wheeler Harold

Queen To Be Named Tonight At Coe College Junior Prom

The annual Coe College Junior Prom will crown a queen this Friday at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Contestants include Gladys Hellman, Vipha Gamma Delta, Dorothy Stankey, Patty Latter, Helen Vlais Kroes, Margaret Nickles, and Joan Lewis. A jury will announce the winner Friday morning with faculty guests in attendance.

Deang Cedar Rapids Country Club Wilpe Gladys Hellman Pauma Vipha Gamma Delta Dorothy Stankey Cedar Rapids Alpha Xt Delta Peter Nav Sprit Lake Clas A .Ce Slase Meltin A Carden JF Yothers Mire Miron L. Koenig

Bundles for Britain Benefit Sale In Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids chapter of Bundles for Britain will hold a benefit food sale Saturday starting at 10 20 am near Craemer's department store elevator. Mrs Charles S Knox and her committee lead the event, the first in a series. Malta chapter No 413 OFS invites all members to a walk in the Masonic hall Saturday at 7 45 pm with initiation dancing and cards.

Cedar Rapids Britain Craemer'’s Charles S Knox Malta OFS Masonic Hall Order

Reeve Engler Wedding Ties Berkeley Families

Miss Marian May Enzler of Berkeley Cal hf daughter of Louis R Enzler Cool Calif and Roger M Reeve of Berkeley son of Merle M Reeve were married April 10 in Berkeley at the home of Dr and Mrs Lewis Hillis The double ring ceremony had Miss Elizabeth Trues dell as maid of honor and Arthur Enzler as best man A reception followed at friends home They will reside at 1309 Haste St Berkeley The bride graduates UC Berkeley Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Xi member The groom an assistant professor at UC Berkeley is pursuing a PhD after BS from Coe College and MA from the University of Woosvorsit

Marian May Enzler Berkeley Calhf Louis R. Enziler Cool Calif Roger M. Reeve Merle M. Reeve Avenue NE Lewis Hillis Elizabeth Truesdell Arthur Enzler Haste Street University of California At Berkeley Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Scholastic Fraternity Sigma Xi National Science Fraternity Mit Reese University of California Coe College University of Woosvorsit

May Day Mother-Daughter Dinner at St Pauls Church

The annual Mother-Daughter dinner at St Pauls Methodist Church will be May 1 in the church dining room transformed into a May scene with Maypoles and flowers. The Blue Birds of the church are honored. Mrs A W Plock chairs the girls work, with Mrs Robert C Armstrong in charge of the program and Mrs Ho Ho Morse heading decorating. Reservations are made at the church office.

St Pauls Methodist Church A W. Plock Girls Work Committee Robert C. Armstrong Wll Ho Ho Morse A Kearney

Local Card Club Gatherings Highlight Evening Entertainers

Mr and Mrs Karl Clendening hosted a card club at 1015 Oakland Ave NE with guests including Mr and Mrs Charles Mehalek and Mr and Mrs R R Simms who won honors. Typographical auxiliary members and spouses held a picnic supper at Maine Judge hall followed by a business session and card party hosted by Mesdames Everett King George Klumpar George Smith Norman Smith and Robert Stahl. Plans outline a potluck luncheon on April 30 at Mrs Edwin Lundquist 1701 Convenue NW with Laws Rubek and Mrs Lloyd Spencer as assistant hostesses.

Karl Clendening Oakland Avenue NE Charles Mehalek R. R Simms Irwin O'Connor Ludwig Janda Harry Gaumann Maine Judge Hall Everett King George Klumpar George Smith Norman Smith Robert Stahl Edwin Lundquist NW Laws Rubek Lloyd Spencer

Fire group meets at Arthur school for crafts and sale plan

Members of the Oseetah Camp Fire met Monday afternoon at Arthur school to discuss head bands and organize a doughnut sale.

Arthur School Oseetah Camp Fire

Sally Wykle Marries Keith Shepard in Los Angeles

The marriage of Sally Wykle daughter of Mr and Mrs J Wykle 231 Tenth Street NW to Keith Shepard son of Mrs William Gregory 328 First Avenue W took place Sunday morning at Second Presbyterian Church Los Angeles. Rev Leonard Jones officiated single ring ceremony. Bridesmaids and guests described. couple to reside in Ocean Park California.

Eugene Hughes Moss Corah Wykles Ocean Park Shepard Douglas Aircraft Corporation Santa Monica Roosevelt High School McKinley High School California Marianne Foushee Wardell McGinn Dorothy Metela

Mrs Baldwin piano pupils in recital Friday evening

Community activities detailed at the Montrose hotel talk by Mrs Sucrette Crank of the Community House cover leisure time programs for all ages and races with involvement from DAR Junior League Cedar Rapids public library and a survey of Cedar Rapids Negro groups.

League of Women Voters Montrose Hotel Sucrette Crank Crank The DAR Junior League of Cedar Rapids Public Library Bernice Hach Baldwin Thompson Susan Starman Wiliams Criss Crocs Williams Willams Riveriny McGon John Perelhompson Blake Carol McLead van Horn Franke Tudy Perkins Marin Mozartlinue Baccherini Beethoven Barbara A.sk Sibelius Gopas Moussorgsky Patricia Carberry Hatman Caprice Mohreys Trotchatcen Grieg Frances Katrrovsky

Local Clubs Hold Social Gatherings This Week

Mrs. George Clifford hosted the Cy clettes club at 706 T Street SW on Wednesday evening. The Bays' Motorcycle club held a wiener roast Thursday evening at the club grounds.

George Clifford T. Street Cyclettes Club Bays’ Motorcycle Club

American Music Has Three Phases Beethoven Club Told

Ruth Orchard McGuire told Beethoven club members at the Y M C A meeting that American music runs in three phases folk, popular and academic. She cited a history book noting America’s modern contribution lies in popular culture like jazz and swing.

Beethoven Club Ruth Orchard McGuire McKinney and Anderson America Flora Kitchin Eva Noe Helen Hickman Margaret McCall Flora Taylor Virginia Ohman Martha Leksa Onabelle Ellett Edna Mae Sila Gertrude Fletcher Ann Denkman Josephine Batchelder

Surprise Birthday Party For Miss Gene Crain Attended By Local Guests

Hostess Miss Marie Pennsybacker of 364 Fifteenth Street SE entertained Thursday evening at a dinner party for Miss Gene Crain. Flower tapers lit the table while a musical birthday cable was presented to the honoree. Also present were Miss Eleanor Taylor and Maurine Hamblin, Rockwell Bingham, Ed Griffith, and Mr. and Mrs F F Moorman.

Gene Crain Marie Pennsybacker Fifteenth Street Eleanor Taylor Maurine Hamblin Rockwell Bingham Ed Griffith F F. F. Moorman

Luncheon Meeting of Alpha Ni Delta Mothers' Club

Eighteen members attended a luncheon in the chapter rooms of Alpha Xi Delta. Hostesses included Mesdames Ben A. Rubias E B Hoyv man Carl W. Stookey T WP Boone and JJ G Mead.

Alpha Xi Delta Alpha Ni Delta Mothers’ Club Ben A. Rubias E. B. Hoyv~man Carl W. Stookey T WP Boone JJ. G. Mead

Friendship Circle Fetes Sixth Anniversary Tea at McQuiston Home

The Friendship circle of King's Daughters held a guest day tea on Tuesday at 361 Garden Drive SE, with greetings by President Mrs Lee R. Beardsley and vocal selections by Mrs Ray Moore. The event featured a review of Life With Father by Mrs Vernon Lichtenstein, and past Linn County Union president Mrs W. DeNio presided at the tea table. Several members and guests, including Mesdames Gaines Prouty Wilson Waite and others, attended.

Friendship Circle of King’s Daughters J. Stuart McQuiston Garden Drive Lee R. Beardsley Ray Moore R. Tom Termohlen Father Vernon Lichtenstein H. E. Haegg Linn County Union W. DeNio Philip K Gaines James V. Prouty Leonard R Wilson Harold Waite Ben H. Peterson Leonard P. Lyon Boyd G. Carter Hamilton Clark R. W. Gilbert W. J. Hladley L. D. Hurd L. S London B. P Mavis George M. Newland Walter O. Schultz Robert S. Waples

Surprise house warming for Mrs Schnoebelen at new home

Former neighbors gathered at 333 Twenty third Street N W Wednesday evening for a surprise house warming and potluck supper party. A shower of gifts and games honored Mrs Schnoebelen with attendees including Miss Caroline Schichtl and many local residents.

Claude F. Schnoebelen Schnoebelens Twenty-third Street Schnoebelen Caroline Schichtl A. M. Walters T. E. Lilledahl Marshall B Nelson Thomas Manton

Travelers Auxiliary hosts picnic and bridge at Ruth Miller home

United Commercial Travelers auxiliary met at 1423 Wildwood drive NE for a Wednesday picnic luncheon. Twenty four members attended and played bridge with prizes won by Vivian Wilson Olga Zachar and Lillian Sandercock. Guests included Mrs. Vernon Butz and Mrs. Nancy Schulte.

United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary Ruth Miller Wildwood Drive Agnes Clement Verba Parker Vivian Wilson Olga Zachar Lillian Sandercock Vernon Butz Nancy Schulte

St Margaret's Circle to Dine at Immaculate Conception

Members of St Margaret's circle Immaculate Conception church and their husbands will meet for supper Sunday at 6 p.m. at the church. Arrangements are led by Mrs J C Reindl Mrs Paul Stein and Mrs Joseph Stephan.

St. Margaret's Circle Immaculate Conception Church J. C. Reindl Paul Stein Joseph Stephan

Heavenly cherry pie from Gazetle cookbooklet recipe

Mrs. Frank Spryner of 935 Twenty sixth street SE bakes a cherry bala pie from the Pies and Pastries Cookbooklet issued by The Gazetle. The pie uses unsweetened and canned cherries with sugar to taste, celebrated by the women as heavenly.

Frank Spryner Twentysixth Street Gazetle

Mrs Seysler and daughter return from trip

Mrs Ruby Seysler and her daughter Margaret arrived home after two weeks traveling by car through Colorado New Mexico and Texas visiting Mr and Mrs B B Millikan formerly of Cedar Rapids located at 1816 D avenue NE.

Orleans Colorado New Mexico Texas Ruby Seysler D Avenue Margaret B. B Millikan Cedar Rapids

Miss Hemsky Attends Sorority Convention

Miss Betty Hemsky daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hemsky travels to a sorority convention with family support and social duties indicated through the society note in the paper.

Miss Hemsky Betty Hemsky Mrs William Hemsky

Iowa student Hemsky to represent sorority at Minneapolis convention

A University of Iowa student and president of Kappa Epsilon left Thursday to represent the Iowa chapter at the sorority biennial convention in Minneapolis. She will be a guest of Miss Mary Rickert at the Alpha Chi Omega house and was elected rushing chairman of Alpha Chi Omega for next year and named junior delegate to the Pan-Hellenic council.

Johnson Avenue University of Iowa Kappa Epsilon, Pharmaceutical Sorority Iowa Minneapolis Mary Rickert Alpha Chi Omega House Hemsky Alpha Chi Omega Pan-Hellenic Council

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club honors officers at luncheon

The art department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club held a luncheon at the club house to celebrate the year end and honor new and retiring officers. New staff includes Mrs. J. B. McPherson as chairman Mrs. A. R. Swem as leader and Mrs. N. M. Gilgen as secretary treasurer. Mrs. Charles Bode and Mrs. A B. Van Dyke hosted.

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club J. B. McPherson A. R. Swem N. M. Gilgen Charles Bode A B. van Dyke

Fete Honors Miss Dlouhy Ahead of May Wedding

Mrs. Frank Dlouhy and Mrs. William Kudina hosted a party at their homes to honor Miss Dorothy Dlouhy who will marry Ernest Miller of Cedar Rapids in May. Guests gave a shower of miscellaneous gifts for the bride to be.

Frank Dlouhy Fourteenth Street William Kudina Twenty-seventh Street Dorothy Dlouhy Ernest Miller Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Merle Harris to Lead Cedar Rapids Women’s Club

Mrs. Merle Harris was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women’s club at the Roosevelt hotel during the annual meeting. She succeeds Miss Ida Caryl, with Este Heath as first vice president and Dorothy Meeker as second vice president. New board members include Cary, Mariana Sacket, Hazel Hicks, and Edna Wilson as officers and committee reports were presented.

Roosevelt Hotel Margaret Gould Leota McNutt Iva Pardera Julia Weldon Edith Lowe Ruth Purdy Dorothy Lewis Patterson Dental Supply Eunice Buol Alice Cejka Edna Wilson Leta Nezerka Emma Hagenstein Merle Harris Cedar Rapids Roberta Sheets Roosevelt High School

King’s Daughters circle elects officers and plans Red Cross sewing

Mrs P A Olson hosted the Volunteer circle of the King’s Daughters on Tuesday afternoon and elected officers. Mrs Lloyd Platt became president, Mrs Don Harris secretary, and Mrs Howard Brown treasurer. Sewing tasks for Red Cross were organized and Mrs Ralph Karlan will host the circle May 6 at 508 Twenty-sixth Street SE.

P A Olson Twentieth Street King’s Daughters Lloyd Platt Don Harris Howard Brown Red Cross Ralph Karlan Twenty-sixth Street

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