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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1940

Page

8

Tea For Bride Elect And Picnic On Calendar

Pre wedding courtesies for Miss Edith Knox continue with a tea hosted by Mrs Henry Adams and Mrs Harold Reid at the Adams residence. Forty guests attended including Mrs Deane Adams and Vis William Miller with reception hours 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Next, an informal picnic and Dutch treat gathering is planned for this evening with many local residents and friends from Madison and Green Bay.

Ociety Edith Knox Kenneth Bogaard St John's Episcopal Church Henrt Jo Adams Twenty-eighth Street Drive Harold E Reid Green Bay Wis P.cme Susan Brown Patricia Marshall Kathryn Wandel Marion Reiff Jeanne Cash Louie Flaherts Mary Zueicher Barbara Rogers Kathryn Claassen Dorothy Spencer Donna Jeanne Johnson Bill Holmes Dick Sheehy Charles Knox Jr Bob Taylor Dick Marnette John Jacobs Dick Keelin Harold Jameson Qoelwein Gordon McKay Bob Tucker Horace Hedges, Jr

Bridge Luncheon Entertains Mre Jo K Von Lackum

Mre Jo K Von Lackum hosted a Friday noon luncheon for her bridge club at 326 Twenty-third Street Drive SE. The gathering featured fellowship and card play among the members.

Jo K von Lackum Twenty-thrd Street

Nancy Frazee Hostess At Supper Party And Roller Skating

Naney Frazee daughter of Mrs Leah Frazee will entertain friends at a supper party at her home on Forest Drive SE this evening followed by roller skating from 6 to 7 30 PM. Guests include Ann Wade worth Polls Green Mary Elia Molverton Joanne Greene Vary Sue Ristine Margaret Curray Jane Pardera Flora May Robin son Betsie Fontana Jimmie Wilcox Duncan Bass Edwin Lyon Arthur Winnie Bob Wytie Earl Bickel Dasid Barnhizer Russell Ward Mogens Norager and Bob Serbousek.

Naney Frazee Leah Frazee Forest Drive Ann Wadeworth Polls Green Mary Elia Molverton Joanne Greene Vary Sue Ristine Margaret Curray Jane Pardera Flora May Robinson Betsie Fontana Jimmie Wilcox Duncan Bass Edwin Lyon Arthur Winne Bob Wytie Earl Bickel Dasid = Barnhizer Russell Ward Mogens Norager Bob Serbousek

Dr Meyers Leaves After 12 Day Visit At Richmond

Dr Robert T Meyers intern at University of Richmond hospital Virginia left Friday morning after a 12 day vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred C Meyers at 1825 Ridgewood Terrace SE.

Robert T Meyers University of Richmond Hospital Virginia Fred C Meyers Ridgewood Terrace

Donna Jeanne Johnson Supper Club Hostess

Miss Donna Jeanne Johnson of 345 Twenty seventh street drive SE entertained ten members of her supper club at her home Thursday evening.

Donna Jeanne Johnson Twenty-seventh Street Drive

Local women attend Iowa Maternal Health League meeting

Four Cedar Rapids women Mrs Carl N Fitinger Mrs Del bert R Ashbs Mrs E P Ristedt and Mrs Haven Y Simmons joined representatives from across Iowa for a Maternal Health league session in Des Moines A luncheon at the Savery hotel featured Dr Woodbridge Morris of New York City addressing the gathering.

Carl N Fitinger Delbert R. Ashbs E P. Ristedt Haven Y Simmons Cedar Rapids Des Moines Iowa Maternal Health League Savery Hotel Woodbridge Morris New York City

Chester Barth Guest of the A J Barth Family

Chester A Barth of San Francisco arrived Friday morning to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs A J Barth at 365 Forest Drive SE.

Chester A Barth San Francisco A. J Barth Forest Drive

Lesinger Returns to Los Angeles After Visit

Mr and Mrs Lumir L Lesinger return to their Los Angeles home after visiting Mrs Anna R Lesinger at 218 Fourteenth Avenue SE and other relatives.

Lumir L. Lesinger Los Angeles

Camp Fire Ceremonial At Polk School Honors Groups

Camp Fire groups Nina-Chinka and Towanka held a ceremonial at Polk School under Mrs A 1 Mason. Rainbow candles formed a triangle around a white taper to honor sponsors. Roll call, introductions, and rank awards followed with girls receiving trail seeker and wood-gatherer ranks. Guardians presented flowers. guests included local guardians and mothers.

Nina-Chinka Towanka A 1. Mason Polk School M R Warren Jane Garwood E D . Holvenstot Polks William Coch J. F. Gordon Inga Tapper Polk H B Smith Kagha Peggy Fehleisen Joanne Ogden Ruth Anthony Ramona Miner Katherine Hodge Elvina Peal Dorothy Conn Ramona Gordon Mary 11 Holvenstot Patricia Pope Cecil Rre Potts Betty Randall Katherine Shurtz Margaret Ann Baker Helen Baker Barbara Handler Judith Howard Rose Marie Jun Norma Lou Haegg Shirley Long Alice Swomley Walter Forsberg Garfield School O. E Long

Concerts Memberships In Demand

Campaign headquarters report from Community Concerts association notes record demand for seats as memberships for next year reach 1,506. The drive, based at the Montrose hotel, lists Gregor Piatigorsky, the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, Dorothy Maynor, and the Don Cossack Chorus as planned performers.

Community Concerts Association Gregor Piatigorsky Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra Dorothy Maynor Don Cossack Chorus Montrose Hotel

Milwaukee pair visiting Cedar Rapids natives in city home

Mrs Sidney File and her son Arthur from Milwaukee, formerly Cedar Rapids, arrived last Sunday and are spending the week at the home of Mr and Mrs Philip W. Shive at 2316 B avenue NE.

Sidney File Arthur Milwaukee Cedar Rapids Philip W. Shive B Avenue NE

Cedar Rapids club drama group visits Iowa City luncheon

Thirty members of Cedar Rapids Woman's club dramatic art department journeyed to Iowa City on Thursday to be guests at a luncheon hosted by the Iowa City Woman's Club drama group. The Cedar Rapids delegation led the afternoon program featuring plays Fourteen at Dinner directed by Mrs W. E Mickel, The Farmer's Daughter directed by Mrs Charles Gunn, and The Duet read by Mrs Sam Nassif, presented by Mrs W. R Armstrong.

Dramatic Art Department Cedar Rapids

Mrs Leibsohn Reunites After Chicago Visit

Mrs Phillip Leibsohn of 1955 Fifth Avenue SE returns home after a ten day visit in Chicago with her daughters Mrs Herbert Mintz and Mr Mintz and Mrs Jack Schurman and their families.

Phillip Leibsohn Fifth Avenue SE Chicago Herbert Mintz Mintz Jack Schurman Schurman

Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Bell at Country Club Park

Mrs James W Bell entertained her luncheon club at her home on Friday with eight guests invited for an afternoon of bridge.

James Bell James W. Bell Country Club Parkway SE

Bridge Party Honors For Mrs Van Fossen in SE Moines

Mrs Clarence Van Fossen hosted a bridge party at her 1642 Second Avenue SE home on Monday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Claire Zarub and Miss Lois Metcalf, with guests including Mrs Anita Alberts, Gladys Summy, Helen Albaugh, Arlene Mertens, Lorraine Smith, and Marion Hepner.

Clarence van Fossen Second Avenue SE Claire Zarub Lois Metcalf Anita Alberts Gladys Summy Helen Albaugh Arlene Mertens Lorraine Smith Marion Hepner

Rahe Family Visits Waterloo New Grandson Born

Mr and Mrs H E Rahe of 866 Fourth avenue SE visited Waterloo on Thursday evening to meet their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs T E Thornton and their newborn grandson born last Sunday at St Francis hospital in Waterloo.

H. E Rahe Fourth Avenue SE Bernice Henry Waterloo T. E. Thornton St. Francis Hospital

Cedar Rapids Couple Wed in Iowa City

Announcement of the marriage of Helen Swalley and Holland King both of Cedar Rapids, performed Thursday afternoon in Iowa City. They will reside at 928 Eighth Street SE Cedar Rapids.

Helen Swalley Holland King Cedar Rapids Iowa City Eighth Street

Circle of the King's Daughters Meet for Luncheon and Work

Twenty two members of THN gathered Thursday at Mrs. A C Burnell's home in NE for a dessert luncheon and business meeting. Mrs. R E Haig assisted, Mrs. Bertram Puckett led devotions on Louise Leibert's Meditations. The group voted $25 to the Faith junior camp fund for layette work.

THN Circle of the King's Daughters A. C. Burnell Avenue NE R. E. Haig Bertram Puckett Louise Leibert Faith Junior Circle

Shirley Ann Ehrke celebrates 12th birthday party

Shirley Ann Ehrke daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry C Ehrke of 357 Twenty first Street SE marked her twelfth birthday after school with a party. Prizes in games went to Jean Ann Ward and Barbara Gatus. Guests included Doris Peter son Susan Walters Elizabeth Wenger Rosanne Klass Joyce Pionke Marilyn Stark Leta Bixby Barbara Leach Lois Ann Machem er Patsy Hamer Katherine Simitz Shirley Thompson and Phyllis Cohen.

Shirley Ann Ehrke Harry C Ehrke Twenty-first Street Jean Ann Ward Barbara Gatus Doris Peterson Susan Walters Elizabeth Wenger Rosanne Klass Joyce Pionke Marilyn Stark Leta Bixby Barbara Leach Lois Ann Machemer Patsy Hamer Katherine Simitz Shirley Thompson Phyllis Cohen

Mrs Sanderson visits in Vinton and Cedar Rapids

Mrs R W Sanderson of Tulsa Oklahoma former Miss Pauline Doetzel will leave Saturday after a month with her parents Major and Mrs Frederick Doetzel of Vinton She also visited in the home of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred Doetzel Jr 1949 C avenue NE

R. W Sanderson Tulsa Oklo Pauline Doetzel Major Frederick Doetzel Vinton Sanderson Fred Doetzel C Avenue NE

Recent guests at Paulsen home include Housmans and King family

Clarence J. Paulsen’s residence at 927 Ninth Street SE welcomed Mrs. Johanna Housman and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Housman of Van Horne, joined by Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. King and their children Betty and Richard for a social visit.

Clarence J. Paulsen Ninth Street Johanna Housman Fred Housman van Horne Charles L. King Betty Richard

Barbers' Auxiliary Meeting Held at Mrs Johnsons Home

Master and Journeyman Barbers' auxiliary met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Clarence Johnsons home 1211 Second avenue SE with Mrs. Fred Hunt assisting. Bridge 500 and bingo were played prizes went to Mesdames H. L. Coats Ivan Tinkham John Greenlee C White E L Brewer C Robinson and A E Morehouse

Clarence Johnson Second Avenue SE Fred Hunt H. L. Coats Ivan Tinkham John Greenlee C. White E.L. Brewer C. Robinson A. E. Morehouse

Musical Comedy Adapted for First Christian Church

Two hundred attended the missionary society staged musical comedy Sarah Perkins Hat Shop at the First Christian church Thursday. The program featured instrumental pieces by Joan Kadavy and Al Mentzer and readings by Coe College student Wilma Wykle, with Dora Cargin singing two solos. Cast included Bernice Williams Nell McMillan Virginia Wright Mally Linville Badah Kirkham Bernice Groepper Ann Hockaday Esther Martine directed by Alma Fleming assisted by Olive Zacheis.

Sarah Perkins First Christian Church the Missionary Society Beethoven Joan Kadavy al Mentzer Marcia Kensinger Damon Gardner Wilma Wykle Coe College Dora Cargin Bernice Williams Nell McMillan Virginia Wright Mally Linville Badah

Dinner Luncheon Held by Carrie Morcombe No 2 D of H

A luncheon was held Wednesday at K P hall for Carrie Morcombe No 2 D of H with all candidates as guests. Tables were decorated with pink carnations and ferns. Officers wore white. business meeting began at 2:30, including inspection and initiation of candidates and juvenile graduation. Mrs Etta Bramson served as inspector. Rural Women's chorus performed four songs.

Carrie Morcombe No 2 D of H K P. Hall Etta Bramson

Miss Rosemary Fahey Hosts Cats Gathering at Elmhurst Drive

Miss Rosemary Fahey entertained the Cats Wednesday evening at Mrs. George Harms home 1209 Elmhurst drive NE. The program featured dance numbers by Jerry Kelly with Mercedes Herring. A theater party was set for April 24 and the next meeting will be at the Herring home 452 Eighth avenue SW. Novella Cox attended. nine members were present.

Rosemary Fahey George Harms Elmhurst Drive Jerry Kelly Mercedes Herring Herring Eighth Avenue Novella Cox

Hobby Lobby Club Meets for Leather Craft at Community House

The Hobby Lobby club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Community House for leather craft and crocheting sessions to prepare for exhibitions. Luncheon was served by Mrs.

Hobby Lobby Club

Meeting Attendees List Includes Local Residents

Oren Boyd and Mrs. C. J. Paul senior attended a community meeting joined by Mrs Murphy Ard, Mrs. Elmer B. Bartholomew, Mrs. Milo Serbousek, Mrs. L. Besinger, Mrs. Milo Heral, Miss Marvel Foster, and Miss Elizabeth Bender.

Oren Boyd C. J. Paulsen Murphy Ard Elmer B. Bartholomew Milo Serbousek L. Besinger Milo Heral Marvel Foster Elizabeth Bender

Y M G Club Meeting At Mrs Dietrichs Home

The Y M G club met at 800 F avenue NW Wednesday afternoon with a brief business session followed by games. Prizes were won by Maylene Barnett Juanita Lahey Marie Kremenak and Betty Blake. Also present were Jo Coombs and Kathleen Buchan.

Y M G Mariann Dietrich F Avenue NW Maylene Barnett Juanita Lahey Marie Kremenak Betty Blake We Jo Coombs Kathleen Buchan

Preis Family Celebrates 25th Anniversary Dinner

A Cedar Rapids couple Mr and Mrs John Preis of 705 Fifth Avenue SE celebrate their twenty fifth anniversary with a Sunday family picnic at their home. Attending are W H Parsons and daughter Helen, Ted Parsons family with Joan and Donald, Bob Jerry and Terry Michael Press, and James Hess family with Bobby Jim from Marion. Open house follows from 8 to 5 PM. Ruth Averill presides at the tea table.

John Preis Fifth Avenue SE W. H Parsons Helen Ted Parsons Joan Donald Bob Jerry Terry Michael Press Cedar Rapids James Hess Bobby Jim Marion Ruth Averill

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J. KR von Lackumn Nancy Frasee DR Meyers Chester Barth THE A. J. Barths L. L. Lesingers Lipton’s Tea Lipton’s Lipton's Lexington Avenue Lipton An Ag Ptom Lexington Ave Screet Mrs. van Fossen H. E. Rahes Rolland King I. H. N. Circle Lenis. Corp Weterles, Ie Lenis Atv Mrs. Sanderson Vinton, Cedar Rapids Paulsen Home Barbers’ Auxiliary Christian Church Group Carrie Morcombe Miss Fahey Fort Howard Ochladey's Grocery 4Th Ave Elizabeth Arden Illusion Killian Company Relela Coats Koé& x Second Fleet Y. M. G. Meets Yee the Killian Company McHettrick Classics McKenricy Lingerie Streps Buttens Eng Taping En Weisthead Ermholss Mademoiselle Seturdeys
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