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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1941
Page
3
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Friday featured out of town guests and courtesies as Cedar Rapids hosts prepared for a weekend of entertaining. Mrs Edward F Winslow hosts guests from Buffalo and Toledo while others visit for a niece's wedding and local gatherings. Key attendees include Mr George Alt best man, Miss Lydia Courtright, Miss Marianne Corey and families from Quincy Bay Wisconsin Des Moines Pueblo and Denver.
The My-T-Fine bridge club entertained guests at dinner on Wednesday. After the meal, bridge was played at Mrs. K. P. Shimerda’s home, 2015 Avenue NE. Prizes went to Mrs. Edyth Ross and Miss Hegewald, who also received a group gift. Other guests included Bernadine Boyle, Ruth Bettle, Nadine Kennedy, Velma Robertson, Margaret Lesher, and Betty Monthie of Perry.
Mr and Mrs John F Palmer Jr and their daughter Mario, of Ames, have left to settle in St Louis. Mr Palmer will join the organic research department at Monsanto Chemical Company. Mrs Palmer is the former Ernestine Childs.
Mrs Chester Rejsa, a recent bride, was the guest of honor Thursday at a social gathering hosted by Misses Madelson Quass Eleanor Condon and Ruth Buresh with Mesdames Bud Fischer Frank Remington and Paul Mingo in attendance.
Jolly Neighbors gathered Thursday afternoon at 3122 Emerald avenue SE for Bunco with prizes awarded to Ann O'Brien Shirley Packingham and Lucile Johnson. A picnic supper is planned for August 28 at Bever Park's large pavilion.
After several weeks at Camp Fire Girls camp Ojiketa near St Paul Minnesota the Misses Tude Innes Kathleen Hanson Carol Jean Curran Jean Jar and Marilyn Milner returned home Thursday Wednesday they were guests of Miss Sally Sweet in St Paul Miss Sweet formerly lived in Cedar Rapids
Guests at the home of Rev. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Montgomery 2325 Hillcrest drive SE include daughters Mrs. J. E. Andrews of Peoria Illinois Mrs. A. H. Calderwood of Mendota Ti R. S. Pratt of Cedar Falls Mr. Pratt and their daughter Charlene. Mr. Andrews will join the group after three weeks at University hospital.
Leaving Friday morning for Sheboygan Wisconsin were Miss Louise Powell and Miss Gerry Rabe. They will attend the wedding Saturday of Miss Florence Duxbury and Millard Bell with Miss Rabe serving as maid of honor. Miss Duxbury is the niece of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Duxbury of Cedar Rapids. Powell and Rabe return Sunday.
Mrs Rose Speakman of Bakersfield California visits family in Marion and attends a Thursday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs George Seletta on Twenty-ninth Street Drive SE. Nine guests share the courtesy.
Mr and Mrs Fred J Prout Jr residents of 2721 First Avenue East and their daughter Dorothy prepare to spend several days in Chicago this Friday.
The local Camp Fire Girls office at 509% Third Avenue SE will close Friday night and stay closed through September 2 for a summer break and reorganization.
Mr and Mrs William G Kopecky of Kansas City Missouri announce the arrival of their son Saturday at 2200 Foner orty nin street NE. The announcement notes the new addition to the Kopecky family with hometown details and dated sentiment.
Eight members of the Friendship circle of the King's Daughters and their children enjoyed a Thursday noon picnic at Ellis park. The group scheduled its next meeting for September 12.
Miss Sally Brumback hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday at 1321 Twenty-first Avenue SW for Miss Maxine Bliss whose marriage to Donald Wagner is set for August 27. Attending were Misses Doris Battin Mary Frances Battin Eileen Krumm Lorraine Bliss Opal Brumback and Mesdames Donald Westcott A H Bliss and L G Brumback.
Mr and Mrs Clarence C Tilson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Merle Janet to Harmond E McManes son of Mr and Mrs E S Mc Manes Westland Acres The wedding is set for Wednesday Aug 27 at 4 pm in Trinity Methodist church.
The Czech Reformed church hosted the 1 p.m. Tuesday wedding of Esther Plucar and Jyny Cerveny. Rev Milo Filipi officiated. Attendants included Misses Cirene Chatkee Lah Wessale and Betty Jean Stephenson. The bride wore frost satin and a blush veil, carrying gladiolas and roses. matrons and ushers wore formal gowns. A reception followed at the Plucar home. The couple will honeymoon in Minnesota and Yellowstone before settling south of Cedar Rapids.
Miss Betty Pritchett aged 70s returned home Wednesday from a vacation trip west. She visited Dr. and Mrs. Hubert Coffey in Ellensburg Washington and relatives in Denver. Dr. Coffey is on the staff of the Eastern Washington Teachers College.
Dr and Mrs J Max Widmer host a Friday eve bridal dinner for Miss Lydia Ann Court races Soushitar of Mr and Mrs s son C Max Widmer ahead of their Saturday evening marriage. George Alt of Minneapolis will be best man with his wife as matron of honor at the Roosevelt Room Roosevelt hotel. Mrs Richard E Killian 2321 luncheon Friday noon.
One hundred seventy five neighbors attended a good will shower at O F Wiedersbergs home in NE for Mr and Mrs J McDonald. Household goods were donated and several offered to help rebuild the house after a recent fire.
Dear Miss Manners advises a stay at home woman to compete for a steady boyfriend against a richer rival. The answer urges a fight, noting the suitor chose her for who she is, not material perks. It emphasizes willingness to compromise and maintain the original relationship despite distractions.
Ruth Millett argues for unity across Americans including women who should vote hold office and join professions. She condemns sexist rhetoric in Reading Pennsylvania and warns democracy requires equal rights for women rather than subservience to men.
Your fiancé presses for a date while you balance home duties. The writer suggests your sister and her husband should handle chores and stresses that you may set a date now as you are not obliged to stay solely to manage the home. The fiancé won’t wait forever.
Interurban Investment company sues to recover 415 unpaid rent under a lease dated December 8 1939 for 47 acres west of Mount Vernon along the Chicago and Northwestern railroad and seeks a landlord's writ of attachment. Promissory notes of 464.63 and 156 are in default with May payment due and total 165.40 due on the second note.
Final report in the estate of Emil Benesh notes death in 1921 and states Deacon Sargen were allowed attorneys fees of 1750 dollars. The administrator was prolonged at heirs request to await a rise in the estate market. Beneficiaries wished the decedent's Linn county and Saskatchewan Canada real estate held for more favorable sale.
William N. Garrison was charged in a district court suit by Hawkeye Loan and Brokerage for illegal possession of real estate. The filing alleges a Marion tax from Milo Sedlacek, county treasurer, was unpaid and Garrison refused to vacate, prompting entry-on-property action.
Executors of Thomas Wilmott Thursdey sue Charles J eet Se ES ene and Bertha for 969.50 due June 16, 1930, payable a year from that date. Judgment requested. notice filed June 6 stops a 10 year statute of limitations.
Bessie Byerly sues Kermit Byerly for divorce claiming lack of support since August 1940. Married September 2, 1938 in Cedar Rapids. She alleges he left the city to seek work and has only briefly visited since. She seeks custody of their daughter and child support.
Permission to sell land at the corner of Ellis boulevard and G avenue NW was granted by executor John Tobin. Appraisers Arthur Axmear Clyde Hatfield and Paul Bedell were appointed to value the property amid heirs’ protests.
Judge C J Haas granted Katherine Bokerney one third of a Center Point Road property between 42nd and 50th Streets NE from Kathryn M Berger estate and allowed a Fifth Street NE lot as the sole heir. The daughter died on April 15 1940.
Helen Thede obtained a $500 attachment against Everett Thede as part of divorce proceedings. The court action shields assets during dissolution and signals the start of division of shared property.
Amy uses her phone yet doubts its value as she voices loud opinions without assistance, reflecting a skeptical stance on modern communication tools.
A couple appeared before Judge G K seeking a legal separation on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The pair were married but faced irreconcilable differences as proceedings moved forward in court.
Gladys Guehrn accuses John Guehrn of cruel and inhuman treatment in their divorce filing. The couple married in Lancaster Missouri on October 8 1939 and separated after three months of cohabitation.
Harry Horn acted as executor of the estate of Jes M. Horn who died May 18, 1940, with Judge C. J. Haas approving the final report. Samuel James Jr received approval of his final report for the estate of Anna M. tee ae from Judge G.
The Iowa State Savings Bank held by a court sale approved Friday by Judge C Haas on request of M. W. state banking superintendent as receiver. The five acre parcel on Forty second Street near Mount Vernon Road SE sold to Eugene Stingley for 900 dollars.
Judge G. K. Thompson approved the sale of two Viola town lots from the Ora Butler estate on Wednesday. Administrator Ray C. Coutts reported the property sold for 525 dollars to Ward Knight. Butler died on May 3.
Minnie Kushner stood as guardian for her daughter Esther under a $20,000 bond. The will of Marie Mihulka, who died July 28, was admitted to probate, with Anna C. Mit valsky confirmed as executor.
E A Johnson filed suit Wednesday against Roy Gaddis for attorney fees and expenses totaling 315 dollars accrued since April 1. John P Shors named executor of the estate as Frank J Shors will was admitted to probate.
The bond for the executor was fixed at 10000 dollars and the deceased Shors was recorded as having died on July 23.
Ast Robertson of 433 Hi shest SW remains in fairly good condition at Mercy hospital after a recent operation. He may receive visitors after the middle of next week.
Ral Bramow son of August Bramow formerly of 1309 E avenue NE has left Fort Des Moines for Fort Warren Wyoming this week to begin 13 weeks of basic training in the quartermaster replacement train.
Emil D Bartosh son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bartosh of 1459 Second Street SE is promoted to corporal in the headquarters company 33rd Armored Regiment 3rd Armored Division.
The bulletin lists a guest speaker at the church school at 10 30 a m and a Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p m followed by a band concert on the church lawn Thursday evening.
The Gazette corrects Edith Zachar after a misspelling appeared in a notice about the Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle Daughters of Isabella annual retreat. The event runs August 22 to 24 at Mount Mercy Junior College.
Lieut Peter L Topic of Cedar Rapids serving with the 185th field artillery at Camp Claiborne La has been promoted to captain.
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