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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1941

Page

3

Agnes Marie Barta to wed Leo F Sova at St Mila’s

Brides elect Agnes Marie Barta and Leo Franklin Sova announce plans for a May 10 wedding at St Mila's parsonage. Agnes is a Grant High School alumna and Leo a Washington High School graduate employed by Wilson and Company.

Adolph Barta First Street Agnes Marie Leo Franklin Sova Frank Sova Mount Vernon Avenue St. Ludmila’s Church Miss Barta Grant High School Sova Washington High Wilson and Company

Mount Vernon Junior-Senior Banquet Held

Mount Vernon high school seniors hosted a junior at a prom banquet in the auditorium with Henry Carlton as toastmaster and entertainment by the sophomore class. Decorations used senior colors gold and white and a mother and son banquet is planned for Thursday at the Methodist church with Prof C L Rich in charge.

Gazette Mount Vernon Mount Vernon High School Henry Carlton Methodist Church C. L. Rich Harry Huderson Lloyd McCutcheon J. Ringer Monroe Winsor Jay Fordyce Linn Grove Presbyterian Church Dorothy Kirkpatrick Ola Johnson

Atalissa Residents Attend Get-To-Gether Club Event

The Get-To- Gether club met Monday with Atalissa hosts Bertha and Marjorie King. An announced marriage linked Marvin Morrison and Ethelyne Covell with Rev. Voigt officiating at the First Methodist parsonage in Iowa City. Attendants included Raymond Stoelk of Wilton and a wedding supper followed at the bride's parents' home.

Bertha Marjorie King Susan Cooper Wilma Weiskamp Marvin Morrison Atalissa C. C. Morrison Ethelyne Covell Harold Covell Wilton First Methodist Church Iowa City Voigt Raymond Stoelk

Keystone Literary Club year ends with dinner at Blakeys

The Keystone Literary Club closed its meetings with a Monday dinner at Blakey's cafe. Hostesses were Mesdames Schneider Silver O'Brien and Donnan and Misses Selken Scheer Miller Wilson Everhart. Ina Mae Wiese, a bride elect, was honored at a Monday shower with 75 friends and relatives.

Literary Club Blakey Fred Schneider Grant Silver Clarence O’brien Deda Donnan Alvena Selken Bella Scheer Mary Miller Leola Wilson Jean Everhart Ina Mae Wiese Turner Leonard Wood Johnson Mesdames Charles Johnson Ronald England Harold Bockholt

Women's club hears Churchill life talk at Goudy's

Monticello by Wednesday meeting of the Business and Professional Women's club at Goudys tea room featured Mrs. Harry Merrill of Cedar Falls discussing the life of Winston Churchill. New officers were elected: Minnie Rickless president Bethel Merrill vice president Ruth Graves recording secretary Henrietta Eden treasurer and a corresponding secretary. The annual father and son banquet by the Methodist church included toastmaster Boyd Shannon and speeches by T. E. Hamilton on fathers and Richard Abel on sons with a clarinet solo by George Coxsee. Rev. H. A. Hamill of Center Point was principal speaker.

Goudy Harry Merrill Cedar Falls Winston Churchill Minnie Rickless Bethel Merrill Ruth Graves Henrietta Eden Methodist Church Boyd Shannon T. E. Hamilton Richard Abel George Coxsee H. A. Hamill Center Point

Anniversary and social notices from local clubs and families

Lamont The Tourist club held its anniversary dinner Monday. Bridge was played. The Faculty club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Andrews with Mary Cannan as co hostess Thursday. Mrs. Walter Allenstein entertained at bridge Wednesday. The sixth grade was entertained at the home of Mrs. Florence Williamson Friday withMes dames Vanda Sliter Wilson and Peck as co hostesses. The Band Parents club met at the school auditorium Friday to discuss plans as summer band. Mr. and Mrs. William Schellin formerly of Olin are announcing the marriage of their daughter Dorothea to Carl Wekling son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wekling of Anamosa. The event took place April 22. Mrs. Wekling is a graduate of the Olin high school. Members of the Past Matrons circle O. E. S. were guests at a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Elna ess. Mrs. Delpha Swartzell and Clifford Taylor presented the program.

Clyde Andrews Mary Cannan Walter Allenstein Florence Williamson Mesdames Vanda Sliter Wilson Peck Band William Schellin Olin Dorothea Carl Wekling Henry Wekling Anamosa Wekling Olin High School Elnaess Delpha Swartzell Clifford Taylor

Entre Nous club closes season with dinner and games

The Entre Nous club ended the season with a dutch treat dinner at the Rose Bowl cafe Tuesday. Afterward five hundred was played at the E. E. Stedman home. Mesdames Max Broscha of Waterloo Alfred Johnson of Cedar Rapids and Howard Johnson of Newhall gave a shower Friday for their sister Gwendolyn who will marry May 3 to Hugo Heins of Stanwood

Rose Bowl E. E. Stedman Max Broscha Waterloo Alfred Johnson Cedar Rapids Howard Johnson Newhall Gwendolyn Hugo Heins Stanwood

Mrs. Burnell Kehrli Honored by Ed Kehrli Hostess

Mrs. Ed Kehrli hosted a Friday gathering at her home to honor Burnell Kehrli recently married. The event celebrated the bride and reflected family ties within the Kehrli circle.

Ed Kehrli Burnell Kehrli

Banquet Honors Students at Amana High School

The junior and senior high school banquet at Amana was held Tuesday. Dinner served to 60 students and faculty. Walter Waychoff served as toastmaster.

Amana Studen Walter Waychoff

Engagement Of Iowa City Girl Is Announced

Announcement is made of Elizabeth Gillespie Tin daughter of Prof and Mrs George W Martin to Edwin Stephen McCollister son of Mr and Mrs John M McCollister both of Iowa City Miss Martin works in New York City and Mr McCollister also resides there She studied at Iowa City High School Munich Germany and Swarthmore while McCollister attended the University of Iowa and belonged to Phi Kappa Psi.

Iowa City Elizabeth Gillespie Tin George W. Martin Edwin Stephen McCollister John M. McCollister Miss Martin Religious Works Department St. Luke’s Hospital New York City McCollister Miss Was Iowa City High School Munich Germany Swarthmore University of Iowa Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Diocesan Council of Catholic Women and Catholic Foundation River Room Memorial Union Bruce E. Mahan Donald Hayne University of Iowa Catholic

Whittier Hostess Honors Ada Bowles and Margaret Hoge

Whittier residents recount a Tuesday reception hosted by Mrs. Russell J. in honor of Mrs. Ada Bowles, tied to a marriage with Clay Peck of Jordan's Grove. A separate gathering on Wednesday afternoon welcomed Margaret Hoge and Clark for a community social.

Russell J Ada Bowles Clay Peck Jordan's Grove Keer Ars Margaret Hoge and Clark

Belle Plaine social clubs share Monday Mount Vernon visit

Belle Plaine EI PEO members visited Mount Vernon Monday as luncheon guests of Mrs. Payson Peterson. Mrs. N B Williams led the afternoon program. Portia Study club met that evening with Mrs. Earl Byers, and Mrs. F R Leavell gave a book review. Grace Marek hosted the Tone Circle music club Tuesday with an opera study forthcoming.

Chapter EI Mount Vernon Payson Peterson N. B. Williams Portia Earl Byers F. R. LeaVell Grace Marek Tone Circle Music Club

What Cheer Couple Announces Doris Jordan Craig Marriage

What Cheer Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Jordan announce the marriage of their daughter Doris to James Craig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Craig of Darlington Mo. The ceremony took place in Manhattan Kansas on December 28 1940. Mrs. Craig is a 1937 What Cheer High School graduate and attended A I B in Des Moines. She is employed by K R Brown consulting engineer. The couple will reside in Des Moines. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Mary Rose moving to Delta. Mrs. Don Doty hosted a dinner Tuesday for her son Mickeys birthday.

W. F. Jordan What Cheer Doris James Craig Charles Craig Darlington Manhattan Kan Mary Rose Delta Don Doty Mickey

Tuesday Tourist Club Sees Lectures On Education

Oelwein residents report a meeting where the Tuesday Tourist club heard papers on Education and Important Educators read by Mrs. C L Nelson and Mrs. Mantie Grimwood. Officers named include President Mrs M F Alderson and other posts. Maple Grove club was hosted at the McCauley home with new officers listed. birthday party for eight held at Henry Ross home. A B club entertained at Mrs John Werner Sr home with officers Dorothy Kerr and Eleanor Hill.

Don Ross C. L. Nelson Mantie Grimwood M. F. Alderson W. H. McClurg Rodney Miller H. O. Moyer C. R. Kemp Jack McCauley Andrew King Henry Ross John Hearn Albert Graves Carl Potwin Clarence Flaskrud Charles Kivell, Jr A Ingamell Carrell Smith Rs. Ross A. B. Club John Werner Dorothy Kerr Eleanor Hill

Local Bridal Showers Honor Constance Deutsch and Alma Lukavsky

Riverside hostesses Mrs Albert Bekker Mrs Virgil Lintz Mrs Rudolph Simon and Mrs A H Pogge hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday at Mr and Mrs George Deutschs home for Constance Deutsch who will marry next month A pre nuptial shower was held at Mrs Fred Lukavskys home Tuesday for Alma Lukavsky whose upcoming marriage to Elmo Rummelhart is noted.

Albert Bekker Lone Tree Virgil Lintz Rudolph Simon A. H. Pogge George Deutsch Constance Deutsch Fred Lukavsky Alma Lukavsky Elmo Rummelhart

Veronica Van Horne to Wed William Hite in May wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kelly of Van Horne announce the engagement of their daughter Veronica to William Hite son of Mr and Mrs Richard Hite of Vinton. The wedding is set for May 14 at an unspecified place.

Roy Kelly van Horne Veronica William Hite Richard Hite Vinton

PTA Officers Installed at Conesville Meeting

At the Conesville PTA meeting held Wednesday officers were installed with Mrs. Edward Jerman as president and Helen Norris as secretary and treasurer. R. K. Bullis serves as vice president with Mrs. R. K. Bullis as historian, while Mrs. E. E. Robinson led a discussion.

Parent-Teacher Association Edward Jerman Helen Norris R. K. Bullis E. E. Robinson Roy Jean Eat

Mary Masterson to wed Raymond Greiner in June

Mr and Mrs P J Masterson of Parnell announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mary 1020 First avenue East to Raymond Greiner son of Mrs Pete Greiner of Keota. The wedding will take place June 19. Miss Masterson is a graduate of Mr Ambrose college in Davenport. He is engaged in farming.

Springville Clinton Walton Evelyn Louise Marvin R. Pearson Glendale Calif Arthur R. Pearson P. J. Masterson Parnell Mary First Avenue E Raymond Greiner Pete Greiner Keota Miss Masterson

Musical program and society notices from South English

South English Mrs. Howard Spivey and Leila Horn host a Friday evening event at the M dames O. C. Rowe and others announce a Monday night school auditorium musical program. The engagement of Dorothy Tvyrdik to C. Eugene Dannacher is announced. Ladies Industrial group meets at Mrs. George Pascal home with officers elected: President Mrs. Frank Linderman, Vice President Mrs. Minnie Reindll, Secretary, Lillian Lichenstein Treasurer Mrs. John Hansen.

Howard Spivey Leila Horn Mdames O. C. Rowe Paul Sheibley Charlies C Wayne Gram Fred Brock Frank Brower A. Sigafoose Ladies Industrial George Pascal Frank Linderman Minnie Reindll Lillian Lichenstein John Hansen

Methodist Kensincton Held Friday at Wesley Hall

Shellsburg A Methodist Kensincton was held Friday at Wesley hall with Mesdames Clifford Spurgeon Amanda Elson Mahala Elson and Jim Elson as hostesses.

Wesley Hall Mesdames Clifford Spurgeon Amanda Elson Mahala Elson Jim Elson

Church Groups Plan Meetings and Luncheon Events

A roundup of church groups scheduling meetings and luncheons this week. Women’s Missionary, Aid, W S C S and council groups across multiple congregations set programs, hostesses, and venues with topics and dates listed.

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