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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1940
Page
2
A town column recounts cheeky incidents from Cedar Rapids including a dishonest salesgirl who rings up no sales, a worker stuffing goldfish in bags, and a job form showing maiden under yes. It also notes farmer Dr Ken Bogaard bragging about corn, a neighbor swapping big ears, a luxe train traveler and a curious boy admiring Wendell Willkie at Des Moines.
Conger Metcalf son of Mrs Cy rus Metcalf leaves for New York City to spend six weeks painting on the Tiffany estate at Oyster Bay Long Island. He has just won the Tiffany Foundation scholarship and was named the Museum of Fine Arts Boston most suitable recipient. He also earned a full tuition scholarship for next year at the Boston museum and his drawings were judged best among MFA students.
Announcement from Mrs. William Dytrt Jr. of 1829 Higley Ave SE confirms the marriage of Marcella Sedlak daughter of Louis J. Sedlak of 1554 Eighth Ave SE to Harold M. Mackey son of Mrs Emma Mackey of 1777 Mallory St SW. The August 7 ceremony in Tipton featured a forest green dress for the bride with autumn rust accessories and a talisman roses corsage. Best man was George Dillion. Bea Loomis was bridesmaid. Mrs. Mackey is a Sacred Heart Academy Lisle alumna and Immaculate Conception High School Cedar Rapids graduate. Mackey is a Grant High School graduate and manager of Speedwell service station at 101 Sixteenth Ave SW.
Mr and Mrs Ho J Lundquist of Chicago and their son Don arrived Friday for a weekend at Dr and Mrs L A Kessler residence 2108 Greenwood Dr SE. Dr and Mrs Thomas F Suchomel hosted a Friday dinner at the Elks Club honoring the Lundquists with Dr and Mrs Kessler and Mr and Mrs E J Petranek and Mr and Mrs A E Kannewurf in attendance.
Marian M Chyba daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Chyba 2116 C street SW wed Lester F Sykora son of Mr and Mrs J F Sykora 73 Sixteenth avenue SW in a Has Memorial church home ceremony. They will live at 1812 M street SW. A small wedding dinner followed with a three tier cake and gardenia rosebud corsage. The couple, both Wilson High School graduates, plan a home together.
Miss Whipple married James Frantz in a ceremony with organ music by Helen Little Hickman and a reception in church parlors. Attendants wore chiffon gowns in blue green and the bridal party included dresses of powder blue and ice green. The couple planned a northern Wisconsin Milwaukee Chicago wedding trip and will reside at 501 Okmulgee Street Norman Oklahoma.
Detroit writer Mary Ramsey Burmeister discusses the photography hobby and developing process in American Photography August issue. The piece contrasts darkroom life with golf widow tropes and notes Burmeister’s family travel plans and social visits across SE Cedar Rapids and nearby communities.
Cedar Rapids hosts All-Iowa fair with bargain night and kids day while Independence and Columbus Junction run county fairs. Other events include DeMolay picnic Island Park Tama powwow Maquoketa Legion convention and Des Moines bridge tournament. many shows, contests, and horticultural fairs span the week.
Complimentary to Miss Janice Mealey and David J. Glenn, who will be married Monday morning, a dinner party was hosted by Mrs. Ray T. Moore and Mrs. Frank Kinch at the Kinch residence Saturday evening. Family attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Mealey, Cornelius Mealey, Maurine Mealey, Ray T. Moore, and Frank Kinch Jr.
Coe College young actors from Cedar Rapids ages 6 to 12 perform three plays in Voorhees quadrangle to close the summer session. The 6 to 9 group stages Cinderella with Lyndall Davis and Beverly Wolfe leading assorted roles. The 9 to 12 group presents Cornelia’s Jewels with Marion Hale Terry Spencer and Jim Powers in key parts. A combined cut of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream features several cast members including Laurine Howells and Patricia Schaber.
Norma Lou Haegg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Haegg, hosted a luncheon at the Wurster tea room for friends to celebrate her thirteenth birthday. Guests joined a theater party after. Also noted: several families traveling to Lauderdale Lakes for a visit, and others planning homeward trips after extended stays.
Betty Jacus of 1603 eighth avenue SE hosts a picnic and shower at Ellis park for Miss Sara Huntington in honor of her fast approaching September 7 marriage to Conrad B. Link. Attending guests include Mrs. Jean Leachman and several neighbors and relatives. Also noted are a two day Blockton trip by B. B. Hickenlooper and a visit by John Coppis Jr. to Olin and a League of Women Voters luncheon at the Montrose hotel.
Miss Ida Mae Carlson of Oelwein and Paul Dougan of Cedar Rapids plan a Sunday wedding at 4 pm in the Christian church at Oelwein. The bridal party includes maid of honor Alice Street of Dixon. bridesmaids Lois Dougan of Dysart and Darlene Pollock of Cedar Rapids. best man Robert R. Norris of Cedar Rapids. ushers Raymond Hodgson and Dr. Dawson Grim of Cedar Rapids.
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