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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1941

Page

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Dinner To Honor Coe Y W C A Cabinet

Members of the first Coe Y W C A cabinet will hold their annual formal dinner Wednesday at 6 30 p m at the home of adviser Mrs W J Brown 1962 First avenue E Miss Sara Ann Brown Wilson high school teacher will speak on Hobbies and show a world wide doll collection Honored are Cedar Rapids residents Eloise Helfenstine Edith Boardman Jeanetta Hatfield Lucile Hamlin Eleanor Peters Pauline Huston Margaret Massey Ruth Rich Barbara Henry of Bismarck ND Gladys Heilman Bernice Beerman Paullina Ruth Mc Dermott Oak Park IL Mary Towne Burlington Mary Louise Rovelstad Elgin IL Dorothy Bacon Glen Ellyn IL Also in the hostess group are Mesdames Brown Robert Little Harry M Gage Charles T Hickok S G Armstrong George Yuill E H Bingham P W Jacobson Robert C Armstrong Max Daehler Edward F Winslow Pierre Tracy and Forrest S Rutgers Dean Mary Bell So Miss Ethel Ryan Coe College

Sara Ann Brown Edward F. Winslow Pierre Tracy Forest S. Rutgers Dean Mary Bell Ethel Ryan Coe Colege

Shakespeare Club Marks 377th Birthday With Lunch

The Monday Shakespeare club in Cedar Rapids marked William Shakespeare’s 377th birth anniversary with a luncheon at Mrs. Neff’s tea room. Guest Mrs. Odegaard joined 12 members as Mrs. H. L. Manville led a tribute by Dr. Joseph Fort Newton and the program included a Shakespeare quiz and farewell address by outgoing president Mrs. Olive Tower. Election is set for a May picnic meeting.

William Shakespeare Monday Shakespeare Club

Mrs Weeks Guest At Bridge Luncheon In Southeast Home

Mrs Fred M Higley hosted a bridge club luncheon Wednesday at her home. Among attendees was Mrs Carl Weeks from Des Moines visiting Mr and Mrs Frank A Heald at 1615 Grande avenue SE.

Fred M. Higley Sixteenth Street Bridge Club Carl Weeks Des Moines Frank A. Heald Grande Avenue

Anamosa Church Ceremony For Ruby Jewell Bride

Ruby Lucille Jewell and Elmer William Parsons were married at the Methodist church in Anamosa. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Jewell of 1018 North Street NW. the groom is the son of Mrs Carrie Parsons of Tipton. Rev J K Delahooke officiated. Mr and Mrs Wesley Curl attended.

Elmer William Parsons Ruby Lucille Jewell Fred Jewell North Street Parsons Carrie Parsons Tipton J. K. Delahooke Anamosa Wesley Curl

Cellist Piatigorsky Plans Thursday Paramount Concert

Renowned cellist Gregor Piatigorsky announced a Thursday 8:15 p.m. program at the Paramount Theater under the Community Concert association. Valentina Pavlovsky will accompany on piano. recital includes Mozart Beethoven Chopin works and additional classics. The program features Sonata in A major, Beethoven pieces, and arrangements by Piatigorsky.

Gregor Piatigorsky Koussevitzky Paramount Theater Community Concert Association Valentin Pavlovsky Mozart Beethoven Chopin

Cedar Rapids Radio Council Script Committee Meeting

The script committee of the Cedar Rapids Radio council will meet Thursday at 10 a.m. at station WMT.

The Cedar Rapids Radio Council WMT

Congenial Hundred To Give Spring Party Next Monday

The Congenial Hundred club plans its annual spring party at Danceland next Monday evening. The club orchestra will perform with special intermission acts and two dances. Invitations are sent by the committee, and members should list guests by contacting Mr. or Mrs. Ralph Hamer.

Hundred Club Danceland Ralph Hamer

Luncheon Honoring Brides-Elect Miss Audrey Jones and Miss Elizabeth Clark

Mrs. Elliott Cobb hosted a Wednesday luncheon for brides-elect Miss Audrey Jones and Miss Elizabeth Clark. The event at 2149 Linden Drive SE, the Beardsley home, drew guests including Mrs. William G. Isom and Mrs. W. Sandoe Jordan, along with several bridesmaids.

Audrey Jones Elizabeth Clark Elliott A. Cobb Iowa City Cobb David E. Beardsley Linden Drive William G. Isom W. Sandoe Jordan Esther Yothers Virginia Collins Mary Frances Lee Della May Nash Betty Peardsley Lydia Ann Courtright Ann Winslow

Four Couples Return From Ten Day Hot Springs Trip

Returning Tuesday evening from Hot Springs Arkansas after a ten day vacation were Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas P. Craemer Mr. and Mrs. Clare R. Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Harvey C. McClary and Dr. and Mrs. B J Moon.

Hot Springs Ark Nicholas P. Craemer Woodland Drive Clare R. Marshall Crescent Street Harvey C. McClary Blake Boulevard B. J. Moon Linden Drive

Hesperian Club Guest Night Highlights Community Report

The Hesperian club held its annual guest night at the Commonwealth tea room with 40 attendees. Mrs. Sucrette Crank spoke on The Negro Survey of Cedar Rapids, covering population, home locations, residence length, employment, church, recreation and educational opportunities.

Hesperian Club Commonwealth Tea Room Sucrette Crank Community House Cedar Rapids Elsie Cornely Vivienne Robinson Crank Missa Krebs Miss Nelle Ills

Patty Ann Hughes Birthday Party Held at Home

Patty Ann Hughes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Hughes of 2304 C avenue NE, celebrated her fourth birthday with a party Tuesday afternoon. Guests included Ann Ironside, Sammy Martin, Billy Stuber, Sharon Quinn, Sandra Lee Warnecke, Terry Duttweiler, Doris Marie Peschang, Timmy Lochner, Terry Lochner, Jacqueline Diehl, Joyce Monroe, Mary Kay Nesper, Cynthia Hughes and Kay Halloran.

Patty Ann Hughes J. G. Hughes C Avenue NE Ann Ironside Sammy Martin Billy Stuber Sharon Quinn Sandra Lee Warnecke Terry Duttweiler Doris Marie Peschang Timmy Terry Lochner Jacqueline Diehl Joyce Monroe Mary Kay Nesper Cynthia Hughes Kay Halloran

Miss Smith to Be Honored at Roosevelt Dinner

Miss Martha Smith of 2301 Mount Vernon Avenue SE will celebrate her birthday with a formal dinner Wednesday at the Roosevelt hotel. Dutch treat hostess group includes Misses Dora Smith Mary Kay House Donna Kelly Maxine Maxson Billie Kutchera and Dorothy Johnstone.

Martha Smith Mount Vernon Avenue Roosevelt Hotel Dora Smith Mary Kay House Donna Kelly Maxine Maxson Billie Kutchera Dorothy Johnstone

Mrs Clarke Van Meter Hosts P. E. O. Chapter Meeting

Mrs Clarke Van Meter hosted the P. E. O. chapter IF gathering at 201 Twenty-first Street NE on Monday afternoon. Seventeen attended including Mrs F N Hanson Sumner, with the program featuring exemplification of the initiatory service.

Clarke van Meter Twenty-first Street Chapter IF F. N. Hanson Sumner

Home Rebekah Fetes Past Noble Grands

Home Rebekah lodge No. 79 honored its past noble grands Monday at Z C B J hall. Pauline Griffith gave roses to the honored with gifts from Leone Madison and June MacDonald. Oldest were Carrie Willey and Ella Scott, youngest Pearl Wertz. A paper on founding the Rebekah degree was read. Rose Stoddard led entertainment. guest Harriette O'Kelly attended from Grove City. Next meeting May 5 is homecoming, and a benefit card party is planned April 30 at the Glow room of the Gas company.

Rebekah Lodge No. 79 Z. C. B. J. Hall Pauline Griffith Noble Grand Leone Madison June MacDonald Norvella Ellis Leota Kraut Ella Scott Hattie de Nio Ann Thomson Nellie Vosburgh Pearl Wertz Edith Wilson Elsie Henry Carrie Willey Rose Stoddard Ada Stone Genevieve Beems Gertrude Jackman Anna Volz Hazel Raymer Mamie Mather Bertha Demers Viola Kucera Verbena Gosnell Lillian Neff Maude Hovorka Rebekah Anna Davis Noble Harriette O’kelly Grove City Lodge Marion Oo Lodge No Randolph Gas Company

Hartl and Vislisel Wed in St Ludmila Church

Dorothy Hartl daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Hartl of Ely wed Robert Vislisel son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Vislisel of Cedar Rapids in a 9 am Easter Saturday mass at St Ludmila's church. Rev F R Hruby officiated the double ring ceremony with Miss Margaret Hartl as maid of honor and Harold Paduska as best man.

Dorothy Hartl Edward Hartl Ely Robert Vislisel Joseph Vislisel Cedar Rapids St. Ludmila’s Church F. R. Hruby Margaret Hartl Harold Paduska

We, The Women by Ruth Millett on soldiers and letters

Ruth Millett argues that draft-age men should communicate with families. She cites a Springfield Massachusetts scheme where a company provides telegrams to send quick notes home. She says training and family bonds demand letters rather than cash requests.

Ruth Millett Gazette Springfield Mass

Wedding Details of Wislsel Couple Near Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids wedding featured a white satin gown with lace trim and a fingertip veil, the maid of honor in blue marquisette. The reception at Fleming's tea room served dinner for twenty, with a three tier cake, and a party at the C. S. P. S. hall. The couple will reside on a farm southeast of Cedar Rapids.

Fleming's Tea Room C. S. P. S. Hall Cedar Rapids Wislsel

Mrs Baldwin Piano Recital Tonight at Home Studio

Mrs Bernice Hach Baldwin presents the third in a series of piano recitals at 7 30 PM at 820 Seventeenth Street SE. Program includes works by Mozart Heller Bellini and Rachmaninoff among others with performers Williams Johnson Trachta Paxson and Stone featured.

Bernice Hach Baldwin Seventeenth Street SE Williams Jolly Little Breese Williams Bi Rrr Sa Williams Jeanette Trachta Zoo Williams Cumtsy Dar Knight Lady Thompson Tae Ee Thompson Thompson Earlinéa Whitehill MOG Vbawes Goedeineem Cao Norma Jean Johnson Gemeta CO Mage Heller Virginia Fiender Norma Bellini Fibelius Rachmaninoff Grieg Rebecca Stone

Lauretta Cooper Honored at Shower in May

Mrs. M. F. O'Toole hosted a miscellaneous shower at 416 Fifteenth Street NE for bride elect Lauretta Cooper of Jack O'Toole on May 7. Guests included Mrs. E. H. Wessel and numerous local ladies and gents such as Mrs. Strickland, Mrs. French, Mrs. Larry Furry, Mrs. Jim Risk, and others from Ely and the area.

M. F. O'Toole Fifteenth Street Jack O’toole E. H. Wessel E. Strickland Rs. G. French Larry Furry Ord Jim Risk A. Iosty Dean, Barrett C. Kent B. Kehoe W. Long

Myers Host Farewell Dinner For Son James

Mr and Mrs W C Myers of 951 Fourth street SW entertained at a farewell dinner Monday evening honoring their son James.

W. C. Myers Fourth Street James

Local Families Callers Gather for Farewell Event

Attendees among the Stoner and Johnson households with Donnie and Dean Stoner, Mary Evelyn and Jackie, C. A. Leeper, Pauline Myers, Ellen Paul, and Mrs. Wertz joined a farewell for a relative soon departing for a year of military training.

R. L. Stoner Beth and Dean Stoner Leslie Johnson Donnie C. A. Leeper Mary Evelyn Jackie Raymond Wertz Pauline Myers Ellen Paul

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Luncheon Announced

Kappa Delta Mothers club will meet for luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. in the sorority rooms. Mrs. Do A Davis and Mrs. Hugh Owens will be hostesses.

Kappa Delta Mothers’ Club Do. A. Davis Hugh Owens

City Briefs Summary of Local Notices and Incidents

City briefs list chicken suppers at multiple churches with prices, a Ladies of Norden meeting at 1003 Ninth Avenue SE, a Masonic degree work event at the Masonic hall, a fatal-appearing arm injury to Jack Grimm of Van Horne, and a series of hospital and civic notices. Other items include educational talk by Walter A. Shupp, a benefit bridge party, Cub Scouts visiting the police station, and a report of a stolen trailer from Floyd Hall.

Jack Grimm Harold Grimm van Horne Mercy Hospital

Saron Lutheran Climbs to Iowa Augustana Conference

Saron Lutheran church attends the Iowa Conference of Augustana Lutheran churches convention opening Wednesday in Stanton Iowa. The conference continues through Sunday with services and meetings by church members and leaders.

Saron Lutheran Church Iowa Conference of Augustana Lutheran Churches Stanton Iowa

Evangelist Phil Ward Opens Five Day Evangelistic Series

Detroit gangster converted evangelist Phil Ward will lead a five day series at the Sunshine Mission beginning Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The Musical Ormans of Massillon Ohio will provide special music as vocalists and instrumentalists with the opening song services.

Phil Ward Detroit Ormans Massillon Sunshine Mission

Reverend Lane Addresses Church Talk at Lave rue Church

The Rev. S. J. Lane spoke Tuesday at the Church of God located at Lave rue and Eighth Street NW, delivering a sermon on religious topics.

S. J. Lane Church of God Laverue Eighth Street NW

Things That Are Hard Ay Things That Pay Special Music

Special music by Jane Baird Evan and the women's trio. Service continues each evening at 7 3 except Saturday. Chorus practice and a prayer service precede the services each evening.

Jane Baird Evan

City to Show Hit-Run Film at Local Schools

Police Captain Gordo Hughes obtained a state safety film on hit and run drivers. The film will be shown Thursday at 8 40 a.m. and 11 40 a.m. at Wilson and Roosevelt high schools, with a Friday showing at McKinley school as part of Safety Week.

Gordo Hughes Des Moines Wilson School Roosevelt High School Frida Hughes McKinley School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coe Y.W.C.A. Cabinet Coe Y. W. C. A W. J. Brown First Avenue E Shakespeare Mrs. Weeks Anamosa Church Elmer W. Parsons Theme and Variations Piatigor Piatigg Prokotiest Arr Piatigorsky Paganini Ake Beer Pia Colles Bishop’s Butte Miss Smith Lydia E Pinkham Pinkham Mrs. Baldwin Lauretta Cooper Shower Myers’ Honor Son S&s. Arrid American Institute of Laundering Alec Im Kappa Delta Mothers City Briefs Ladies of Norden C. W. Wall Ninth Avenue SE First Christian Mt. Ee A. F A. M Masonic Hall Church of the Brethren Richard Stien Route 1 Newhall St. Luke’s Hospital Walter A. Shupp Linn County Schools Waltonians Y.M.C Mary Owen Tufts First Congregational Church Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Pack 17 Den 2 Buchanan P. T. A E. S. Wilson L. A. Wilson Den Floyd Hall Third Avenue Fourteenth Avenue F. J. Carlson Ernest Nilsson Mission Marian Valle Howard Hodge Chapeaux du Temps Fenwick Millinery New Suds Junior Swerl
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