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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1940

Page

20

Forecast of Events Today Across Iowa State

A summary of events including industrial league picnic at Ellis park in Cedar Rapids, wildlife school start in McGregor, yacht regatta finish at Arnolds Park, county fairs in Linn Benton Cedar Tipton Delaware, University of Iowa study unit, Willkie visit in Des Moines, Solon homecoming, Iowa City drum corps, Tama Farm Bureau festival, all Iowa fair in Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Downs, Mississippi Valley fair queen, Marshalltown swimming meet, East Moline music, and more through Friday and Sunday across multiple towns and venues.

Cedar Rapids—Industrial League Ellis Park McGregor—Wildlife School McGregor Heights Arnolds Park Lake Okoboji Central City Linn County Vinton Benton County Iowa City University of Iowa Des Moines Solon Shraderfield Tama Tama County Farm Bureau Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Downs Davenport Mississippi Valley Marshalltown East Moline James Melton Soule Stadium

Miss Jorgensen Feted at Elks Club Dinner

Twenty one Equitable Life of New York staffers entertained Miss Worraine Jorgensen at an Elks club dinner party celebrating her forthcoming marriage to Max Fitzsim mons on August 18. The long table featured pastel decor and a crystal centerpiece of gladiolus delphinium and baby breath. A gift was presented to Miss Jorgensen.

Equitable Life of New York Elks Club Worraine Jorgensen Max Fitzsimmons Miss Jorgensen

Iowa Legion Women Meet This Week in Dubuque

Miss Sarah May Messenger will serve as the second district page at the American Legion auxiliary department convention in Dubuque. Delegates from Cedar Rapids include Mrs. Kansky, Travis, Lundquist, Schirm, Koch, Nalley, Gunderson, Klinge, Holbrook, Parrish, and Mrs. Winn. Notable figures include Mrs. Harlan Briggs of Lisbon seeking department president with prior radio chairmanship. program highlights feature national auxiliary president Mrs. Corwith and guest Vera Micheles Dean, with Gov. Wilson and others among speakers.

Sarah May Messenger Arthur H. Messenger Thirteenth Street NW American Legion Auxiliary Dubuque Orpheum Theater Messenger E V. Riedesel American Legion Cedar Rapids Walter A Kansky Harold E. Travis Edwin W. Lundquist Louis Schirm L. V. Koch Frank Nalley Harry Gunderson Sophus Klinge A. D. Holbrook F. C. Parrish J. P. Winn Harlan Briggs Lisbon William HH. Corwith, Jr Rockville Center A. H. Hoffman National Child Welfare Des Moines Virginia Bedell Iowa Board of Parole

Lavonne Scollon Becomes Bride Of Chauncey McMahon

Lavonne Scollon daughter of Mrs Evelyn Scollon Cedar Rapids married Chauncey W McMahon son of Mrs J L Bullis Cedar Rapids in an Immaculate Conception church ceremony at 8 am Wednesday. Rt Rev Msgr John M Molloy officiated with Miss Patricia Held organist and Paul Ward singing Ave Maria.

Immaculate Conception Church Lavonne Scollon Evelyn Scollon Cedar Rapids Chauncey W. McMahon JL. W. Bullis John M. Molloy Patricia Held Paul Ward Audrey Scollon Chicago James Byrnes, Jr McMahon Scollon Bullis Roosevelt Hotel First Avenue W Roosevelt High School New York City Washington, D. C Boston Grant High School Wilson and Company Robert Harding Dwane LaChaunce Irene Barron Des Moines Alpha XI Delta

Marjorie Ellen Estle Weds William Chapman in Letts

Miss Marjorie Ellen Estle became Mrs. William A Chapman yesterday at the Estle home in Letts with Rev. Alexander of the Methodist church performing the ceremony. Guests included Charmion Chapman and Emily Estle, best man Ivan Estle, and out of town relatives from Cedar Rapids and Muscatine.

William A Chapman Marjorie Ellen Estle Hall Estle Letts Chapman G. Harold Chapman Hinkley Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Estle Alexander Roscoe Eliason Charmion Chapman Emily Estle Ivan Estle Earlville Elmer Ziskovsky Iowa City S. D Foster West Liberty Mary Thompson Gertrude Thompson Muscatine

Marcella Lorence and Milo Beltz Wed in Cedar Rapids

Miss Marcella Lorence daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Lorence of Cedar Rapids wed Milo Beltz son of Mr and Mrs Louis Beltz of Solon at 8 am in the home of Justice H R Churchill. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with music by Mrs Harold Porter and a gown of slipper satin and pearl detailing. The couple plans to reside near Solon after a wedding trip.

Marcella Lorence Frank Lorence Cedar Rapids Milo Beltz Louis Beltz Solon H. R. Churchill Harold Porter Frank Vavricek, Jr Emily Benn Frank Vavricek Warren Beltz Wavricek Paramount Swisher

Jensen Petrick Nuptials Wednesday in Home Wedding

Mrs Edith Jensen of 1729 D Avenue NE announces the marriage of her daughter Dorothy Jensen to Glen Petrick of Houston Texas son of Mr and Mrs Joseph T Petrick 622 A Avenue NW The wedding was at 1030 am Wednesday at the bride’s home and the couple will live in Houston after a trip through the southeastern states

Edith Jensen D Avenue Dorothy Jensen Glen Petrick Houston Texas Joseph T. Petrick Matel

Ralls to Have Family Dinner

Dr. Harris Franklin Rall of Evanston Illinois guest speaker at St Pauls church this morning joins the honored host Cedar Rapids and Cedar Falls families for a noon dinner at Park Court cafe. Attendees include Mrs William C Nuhn and Ferner R Nuhn of Cedar Falls and the Elders of Washington Iowa.

Harris Franklin Rall Evanston East Side Union St. Paul’s Church Park Court Cafe Rall W. A. Rall J. F. Rall Cedar Rapids William C. Nuhn Ferner R Nuhn Cedar Falls Josephine Elder David Elder Washington, Ia Owen Ball Kathryn Ball Florence Ellinwood Chicago

Final Plans Made for D I Retreat at Mount Mercy

The tenth annual retreat for Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle Daughters of Isabella was set for August 23 24 and 25 at Mount Mercy junior college. Preparations were finalized at a recent committee meeting and pamphlets distributed to parishes in nearby towns.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Mount Mercy Junior College

Miss Robinson and George Harmer Bride in St Pauls Church

Miss Geraldine Estelle Robinson and George Henry Harmer Jr. wed at St Pauls Methodist with Rev. Merton Green officiating. Attendants wore pink marquisette and taffeta, and the couple planned a Cedar Rapids home after a trip east.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Geraldine Estelle Robinson W. R. Robinson C Avenue NE George Henry Harmer, Jr G. H. Harmer Bever Avenue Everett C. Pratt Marion Hepner Merton B. Green Kenwood Methodist Church

Ramsey Family Homecoming After Glen Lake Trip

Mr and Mrs J H Ramsey of 1733 Second Ave SE return from a two week visit at Glen Lake Michigan with their daughter Mrs L E Burmeister and Mr Burmeister of Detroit and their son Billy The West Side W C T U will hold a Wednesday picnic luncheon at 1230 pm hosted by Mrs W S Butterfield with a lesson by Mrs E E McDaniel and devotions led by Mrs Roy Stevens followed by officer elections

J .H. Ramsey Second Avenue SE Glen Lake Mich L. E. Burmeister Mr. Burmeister Detroit Billy W. C. TU W. S. Butterfield B Avenue NW E. E. McDaniel Roy Stevens

Y. W. Camp To Open Monday For Cedar Rapids Girls

The YWCA camp season starts Monday at Camp Waubeek on the Wapsipinicon river with 50 Cedar Rapids girls and several out of town campers. Campers include Margaret Besta Marie Besta Rosie Brose and many others from Cedar Rapids Atkins Iowa City Oxford and Montezuma. Visitors MRS LAMEY and MRS PALMER host Major and Mrs Howard O. Graham of Omaha and Frances Ruth Orr of Arnolds Park.

Camp Waubeek Wapsipinicon River Cedar Rapids Margaret Besta Marie Besta Rosie Brose Benny Jean Burch Marjorie Churchill Bertha Conroy Ruth Craig Doris Dolley Maxine Farley Kelen Franks June Franks Wanbeck Lamey Palmer Howard O. Graham Omaha W. £. Lamey Park Terrace Philip Palmer Second Avenue Frances Ruth Orr Arnolds Park Kenneth Wilkinson Central City

High Power Horse Show Tales And Local Equine News

The column recounts Saddle Soap’s tales of Captain Stone the horse once ridden by Count de and identified by Tipton breeder Jack Spear as his former horse. It explains dressage basics and notes a Camp Fire Girls show near Troy Mills with horsemanship judging. Upcoming Iowa City saddle horse show is planned for August 15 at Iowa Stadium with seven events and a 4-H exhibit.

Count de Ringling Brothers Circus Jack Spear Tipton Captain Stone Jack Culver Miliary Academy Culver Ind Jacks Horse Farm Officer St Louis Camp Huaga Camp Fire Troy Mills A R Butterfield Carl K. Linge Peter T. Topic Dabbler Etting Iowa Iowa City Pam Iowa Stadium

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