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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1940

Page

2

Annual Horse Show At Camp Huaga Today

Camp Huaga near Troy Mills hosts the annual horse show staged by Camp Fire girls at 3:30 PM. Riders compete in form classes and a pair class with prizes, plus a costume class and musical chairs. Judges from Cedar Rapids and Vinton evaluate hands, seat, control, and unity, with many riders listed by name.

Camp Htaza Camp Fire Girls Troy Mills Betty Sue Lamb Denver Patty Fortune John H. Fortune Marian Taylor H R Taylor Aponita Shabonda Agatth Netah A R. Butterfield Peter Carl K. Linge Harriett Swain Cedar Rapids R. T. Hansen Vinton Camp Huaga Point Campcraft Elizabeth Barber Fago’ Finder Ann Robertson Jean Williams Margaret Hesser Naomi Hill Geraldine Brown Peggy Plock Harriet Barnes Esther Armstrong Ursula Dawson Betty Edwards Sue Ellis Virginia Flender Isabel Frankel Marilyn Frasinger Mary Holvenster Ruth Jackson Carol Mueller Norma Schreckengast Joan Taylor

Newcomer Bride Helen Mathews Becomes Mrs Jack McKinney

A newcomer bride in the city is Mrs. Jack McKinney formerly Miss Helen Mathews of Los Angeles. She attended the University of Idaho and belonged to Alpha Chi Omega. She and her husband, a Gazette news staff member, reside at 722 F avenue NW.

Jack McKinney Helen Mathews Los Angeles University of Idaho Alpha Chi Omega Sorority McKinney the Gazette F Avenue NW

Dolores Ament Weds Kenneth Burger in Cedar Rapids

Dolores Ament daughter of Lena Ament and Kenneth I Burger son of Ruth Burger wed at St Ludmila's church. Rev John P Chihak officiated as they plan to reside in Indianapolis after a Chicago trip. A reception for 50 followed before the couple's departure. Cedar Rapids Radio council planning committee meets Monday at station WMT studios.

Dolores Ament Lena Ament Sixteenth Avenue Kenneth I. Burger Ruth Burger Ellis Boulevard St. Ludmila’s Church John P. Chihak Evelyn Ament Elmer Burger Lynn Messinger Chicago Indianapolis The Cedar Rapids Radio Council WMT

Newcomers Club Theater Party Planned in Cedar Rapids

The Newcomers club will host a theater party at the Paramount Theater followed by a mezzanine reception in Cedar Rapids. Attendees should gather in the lobby at 1 p.m. The 3 30 p.m reception will be hosted by Mesdames C. C. Little William H. Here J A Paulson M B Gardner G R High Leland Glade W C Anawalt Wilford Strube F C Popinger and D C Gillette.

Paramount Theater Newcomers Club Cedar Rapids Mesdames C. C. Little William H. Here J. A. Paulson M. B Gardner G R. High Leland Glade W. C. Anawalt Wilford

Wohelo Theme Guides Camp Fire Council Night

The Camp Fire Girls of Camp A-While held a council fire in Ellis Park with the Wohelo theme. Girls received the Summer Honor and songs and crafts were featured. numerous mothers attended as Marjorie Ely read the credo.

Wohelo Ellis Park West Side Helenka Bartunek Thelma Trimble Jackie Fry Marjorie Ely Marjorie Lowery Norma Standard Marilyn Miller Fay Gray Joyce Richardson Elaine Norman Shirley Alderman Betty Arlene Burk Wilda Greenberg Beverly Anderson Joan Rogers Lois Turner Janet Brown Patricia Pope Mary Jo McNeil Jean Grath Iowa Band Stand Hill Bever Park East Side E. E. Shenefelt Mary Katherine Prout Rozanne Janet Ohlman Martha Jennison Beverly Lawrence Lila_ Marie French Patricia Benesh Jo Fran Kouba Joan Grey Betty Dooley Barbara Carruthers Beverly Blencoe Jane Joan Bettle Mary Ann Scolaro Irene Joy Syers Marilyn Unzeitig Patricia Moorhead Arlene Mastin Miss McKenna Miss Margaret Clifford

Weddings Mark Iowa City Events

Social pages highlight weddings and engagements in Iowa City. Vows repeated at a bride’s home. receptions at Delta Delta Delta. upcoming marriages include Rose Marie Wenninger to Donald Elbert and Elsie Albrecht to Wayne Bishop. Notices also note farewell courtesies for locals leaving town and a board meeting for the Home for Aged Women.

The Gazette Iowa City Phyllis Wassam C. W. Wassam Hugh E. Kelso J. W. Anderson Delta Delta Delta Lucy Schnoebelen Riverside Rose Marie Wenninger Donald George Elbert Elizabeth Elbert St. Patrick's Church Elsie Albrecht W. J. Albrecht Wayne Bishop Elmer Farrer St. Charles Little Brown Nashua Ellen Christiansen Sergeant Bluff Loren Hickerson Mount Ayr Daily Iowan Thelma M. Schott Alex Schott Hills Marcellus Swift C. J. Swift Town City St. Mary's Church Mary Helen Swift Swift A. J. Baschnagel Cedar Rapids John W. Ashton Lawrence Kan University of Kansas Bartholow V. Crawford Crawford Home W. Leigh Sowers John C. McGalliard L. Bodine L. B. Higley Homer V. Cherrington George W. Martin Seymour M. Pitcher Baldwin Maxwell Hardin Craig Board OF Managers Home For Aged Women

Mrs Eller Hosts Des Moines Guests

Mrs Cora Eller of 1531 Washington avenue SE entertains visitors from Des Moines Mr and Mrs Stratton Eller and their son David. Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Anthony Tschirgis of 1726 Third avenue SE vacation in Colorado Springs Colorado.

Mrs. D. C. Burch Long Beach Calif Marie Ruth Detroit Mrs. Eller Des Moines Cora Eller Washington Avenue Mrs. Stratton Eller David Anthony Tschirgi Third Avenue SE Colorado Springs, Colo

Niles Home Entertains Out‑of‑Town Guests

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Niles of 1611 Fourth Avenue SE host guests for the occasion. Visitors include Miss Lela Niles of Montgomery Alabama, R. T. Jeffrey of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Barton Loomis of Columbus Ohio and their son Bart, and Mrs. Louise Sanders with her twin daughters Sidney and Joan of Buffalo, N S.

J. B. Niles Fourth Avenue SE Lela Niles Montgomery Ala R. T. Jeffrey Baltimore Barton Loomis Columbus Ohio Bart Louise Sanders Sidney and Joan Buffalo N. S

Coles Receive Chicago Guests for Family Visit

Mrs. A. X. Popp of Chicago with daughters Rose and Magda Len stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cole. Mrs. Cole joined the Popps on a Sioux City visit to see Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Cole. Martin Cole has returned to Chicago with the Popps.

A. X. Popp Chicago Rose Magdalen

Merle Jean Myron to Wed Donald Chapman Durey

Mr and Mrs P W Myron announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Merle Jean to Donald Chapman Durey son of Mr and Mrs C H Durey of Manchester. The wedding is set for August 19. Miss Myron attended Coe College where she was affiliated with multiple activities.

P. W. Myron B Avenue NE Merle Jean Donald Chapman Durey C. H. Durey Manchester Miss Myron Coe College

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and College Affiliation Note

Mr. Durey attends Coe College and is a member of Delta Phi Epsilon fraternity.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Durey Coe College Delta Phi Epsilon Fraternity

Advice From Mary Manners on Marriage and Happiness

A column discusses Mary Manners advising that true happiness comes from marrying money and material security rather than “nice boys.” It notes her warped views and future growth. Another letter asks why an out of town girl draws attention. the answer suggests jealousy and that the visitor will eventually leave.

Dear Miss Manners Advice for a Wife Helping Husband

A wife asks why she helps her husband when others notice his relationship with a female coworker. The answer urges acting from love and support, not for praise, and suggests reassessing her attitude to win true partnership and influence in her marriage.

Miss Manners L. P

Also Mentioned on This Page

Virginia Shepherd Nancy Peason Ann Henry Nancy Yuill Loree Chapman Martha Wilkinson Margaret Hansen Marion Taylor Ruth Hansen Geraldine Allen Arlene Allen Myrna Cornthwaite Mary Jean Countermine Jane Grayston Sally Barnes Jacqueline Wheat Janet Haig Marilyn Henry Rozanne Klass Agath Netahi Anne Robertson Shirley Brodie Marjorie Bowers Lorraine Kraus Harrietta Willson Spencer Virginia Clapp Fern Newcomer Ruth Miller Frances Britton Mary Towne Augusta Bailey Betty Niles Harriet Spencer Lillian Chow Virginia Moomaw Annabelle Hershey Mary Gent Lucile Bradis Ruth Shellito Barbara Sgarlata Jane Garwood Helen Crouch Alice Ann McBride Rose Mary Murray Wilma Thompson Delores Tilton Delorez Sewell Tayito Nasah China Kenneth Burger Leo Casey First Avenue E A. J. Jerjer Radio Counct Brabbit-Taylor Music CO King Band Instruments 1St Ave Camp Fire Council Alice McKenna Clapp First Avenue FE Margaret Clifford John T. Morse Belle Giberson Mabel Smouse Bessie Royster Sybil Hayward Dorothy Krebs Dorothy Wilson Zoe Shipton Cora O'Brien Helen Silvers Louise Henton Roberta Smith Mildred Fleener Hazel Byers Mayme Snouffer O. D. Burch Malicks D. C. Malick Bever Avenue Canada Winnipeg Port Arthur J. H. Rhoades Laundry CO Board of Managers of the Home For Aged Women Newmanr Newman Anthony Tschirgis Colorado COLES Donald Durey Thompson Merle Jean Myron Mary’Miles Alaska Mink Wman’s Second Fleet Hudson Mendoza Newman's Mary Manners
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