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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1941

Page

7

Nuptial Plans For August And September Announced

Dr and Mrs John B Bryant announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Geraldine G to Dale Norton son of Mrs W R Norton of Darlington Wis The ceremony is set for Sunday Aug 24 in the Cornell chapel Norton will be Wilton Junction high school principal after teaching there three years Geraldine Norton is a Cornell College graduate with musical soloist experience and teaching stints at Wilton Junction Tama and Columbia University Graduate School Corners around Aug 12 and Aug 19 Aug 21 Aug 24 are noted for other weddings in the region including plans in Mechanicsville Solon Ely and Iowa City with multiple churches and families involved The notice also mentions Red Cross sewing clubs and local social groups

John B. Bryant Andriage Geraldine G Dale Norton W. R. Norton Darlington Wis Cornell Miss Norton Cornell College Delphi String Quartet Cornell Symphony Orchestra Wilton Junction Tama Columbia University Norton Platteville, Wis State Teachers College University of Iowa John Jurgensen Wyoming Imogene John Smeltzer Stanwood Elizabeth Smeltzer Marion St. Mary’s Church Mechanicsville

Fifty Girls Enjoy Camping Program At 50 Cents Each

Fifty girls joined Camp A While a summer program run by Camp Fire with city cooperation at Bever and Ellis from June 24 to August 1. The program cost 50 cents per girl and offered crafts, games, first aid and nature classes led by volunteers and city staff. The effort produced capable outdoor cooks and naturalists and culminated in leather honors for completing six requirements.

City Park Swimming Wamtes Aydtan Bever and Ellis Dick Beall B. Moore Mesdames Alderman Beverly Blencoe Jane Joan Bettie Frances Annzanne Ohsman Mary K. Prout Irene Joy Syers Ellen Burke Beverly Ainsworth Helenka Janet Betty Arlene Burke Doris Clifford Darlene Comried Jacqueline Day Eileen Eyler Anita Heath Joan Houskins Jean Marilyn Jones Lois Listebarger Marjorie Lowry Morava Jo McNeill Ine Norman

Engagement announced by Buck Creek couple

Miss Smith and Mr Morrow announce their engagement at Buck Creek church in Wyoming. Miss Smith is a Buck Creek high school graduate who attended Cornell and joined Xi at university. Mr Morrow, a teaching fellow at the University of Nebraska, will study for his doctorate while they plan to reside in Nebraska.

Buck Creek Methodist Church Miss Smith Buck Creek Cornell Oo Morrow University of Nebraska

Church Groups and Socials Bring News from Anamosa

Multiple church groups across Kenwood and Anamosa meet for potlucks luncheons and program events. Engagements and marriages announced include Kathryn Mae Voelker and Cedric Shchurch son of Mr and Mrs. Martina Williamsburg daughter of Mr and Mrs. future home plans noted for Center Point and St Matthew's Cedar Rapids. The Women’s Relief organization and Home for A Women board prepare upcoming meetings.

Atalissa Announcement Highlights Bride Parents, Mission Note

The notice states the bride's parents are featured in an Atalissa announcement. Rev W A Smith of the Methodist church will be at home in the Baxter apartments at West Liberty.

W. A. Smith Methodist Hintz Baxter Apartments West Liberty

Community lodge notices and meetings listed for August

Local clubs and lodges announce August meetings across Cedar Rapids areas. Home Rebekah and Praha Rebekah hold evening gatherings at Z C B J hall and Sokol hall. Union Label leagues and Vasa Order chapters schedule at Maine lodge hall and Park venues. boat club auxiliary hosts at private residence. various circles plan picnics, initiations, and anniversaries at Moose hall Ellis park and others. events include dates, times, and locations with members invited.

Cedar Rapids Boat Club William Brown J Avenue NE

Breakfast Shower Honors Mary Carns at First Green Church

A community breakfast and kitchen shower honor Mary Carns hosted by her parents F R Carns and Mrs Basil Waddington list guests including Mesdames Rice Ellis VamOrsdol and Misses Mahannah Wendl Mrstik En Valerie Konevny Jap. Out of town guest Mrs Joseph Juracek joins as a note of thanks and invites attend at Bever Park picnic Monday noon with food provided by a special committee.

John C. Rice Albert Ellis James T. VamOrsdol Beth Mahannah Florence Wendl Sylvia Mrstik Jean En- Valerie Konevny Ann Jap Joseph Juracek Sioux Falls S. D Owen Gy Miss Carns Greee Bever Park

Community Notes Highlight Local Gatherings And Farewells

Miss Mae Zeuch hosted a Monday evening gathering for Is Monday a group from Des Moines plans to attend business college. Mrs. R. D. McIntyre and Ruth entertained with a dessert bridge. George Waite and B T S hosted an out of town group at an outdoor event. Mrs C J Cash Jr reported on a B P W national convention in Los Angeles. Elmer Headlee family attended a farewell event as Mr H bought an elevator. Lucile Remley led a picnic at Wapsipinicon state park with school friends.

Mae Zeuch Gladys W Des Moines Business Warren J. Rees George Ross Frazier David Carl R. Smith R. D. McIntyre Ruth George Waite Wapsi State Park

Rainbow Cat Report In Winston-Salem

Mrs. W. E. S. reports a rainbow cat in Winston-Salem North Carolina. The white cat has a yellow tail and heterochromatic eyes one blue and one brown.

Winston—Salem, N. C

Also Mentioned on This Page

Riverside H. J. Club James Shalla Red Cross Milt Wollrab S. and C. Club Robert Nicola Deeks C. F Frank Pilucar Joseph Cerveny Czech Reformed Church Path Malatek of Solon Bohemian Reformed Church Ely Louis Hoepfner Newhall Pauline Walter Lewis Morgan Eva Morgan Allerton First Presbyterian Church Iowa City Geraldine Bryant Esther Marie Placar Imogene Jurgensen Mary Elizabeth Sirowy Pauline Hoepfner Dora Janet Samblix Phyllis Heath Elaine Norman East Side Ellis Park West Side Frida Aurora St. Patrick's Church Fairfax ST. Luke's Johnstonson Mavis Smith Velda Stallman Women's Council Clyde Hillhouse Third Avenue SW May Frick Aie Frick Sewing Circle the Missionary Society Kenwood Methodist W.s.cs Fred Doetzel Mrs. Mills Aid Kenwood Presbyterian G. FE. Melisa Anescote Marrage Dorothy the Omestead Clarence Byerly Central City Marvin Mills St. John Leila Stadins Cans Cine Little Brown Nashua Monticello Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church R. J. Bone R. B. Mullen George Bailey Herbert Balsiger Earl Shrove John Wilcox Wilma Grossheim Ernest Wahl St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Tional E. E. Hicks Olin Otto Voelker Ter Kathryn Mae Cedric Es— Church Kekekeen Lan Ceen Bor Betty Kin Ae Willer Center Point Aan Bor Earl Claude Risinger Eeome Center Point High School Williamsburg Cnmar Martina Peter St. Matthew's Catholic Church Cedar Rapids Sheriff Kathryn Wu Esther Larson Blodwen Roberts Francies Keith Norma Lohman Ella Kokemiller Hazel Heasty Geneve Gill Lydia Kriz Mable Saylor Women’s Relief Corps T. Z. Cook Board of Managers of the Home For A Women Dorothy Mesa Betty Byerly Mrs. Charles Neighbor Martina Osweiler Atalissa Rebekah Lodge Z. C. B. J. Hall Pomenka Viasti Lodge Union Label League Cedar Rapids Union Label League Orden Lodge Norden Vasa Order of America Maine Lodge First Avenue E Ben Hur Court Sokol Hall Lng le Aga Ag Rebekah Rebekah Lodge No Boat Club Auxiliary Praha Westwood Community A. An A. C. Nievas Hillside Drive Melody Moose Hall Winter Temple Pythian Sisters A. C. Shireman Waubeek Standard Life No Bluff View Aid Society Carrie Morcombe D. of H Midboro Club Daniels Park Women of the Moose P.m Bever Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Veterans Union Laber League Labor Temple Jan Hus Wednesda Parlor City No Siecokee L. A R. T Harry Clark Praha Rebekah No Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 Springville Lodge No. 99 Praha Lodge Mary Carns Children’s Home Boys Miss Kubicek Jean White Fairway Mary Ann Kubicek Oscar A. Bay, Jr St. Louis Tricia O’brien Kathleen McPartland Marjorie Kane Don Weber Ralph Guy Ted Kubicek Parker Waddington Basil Waddington Avenue NE Parker Mead Waddington Sheryl and Sy Stookey Anamosa Brabbit-Taylor King Band Instruments 1St Ave Iowa Montrose
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