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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1939
Page
6
Brides-elect of August and September receive pre nuptial courtesies in a sequence of luncheons dinners and showers. Miss Helen Mokress and Frank Lavacek of Yonkers are among honored couples with parties hosted by families in Cottage Grove avenues SE and other locals.
Mr and Mrs R R Williamson entertain relatives and guests including Mrs D Keith Irwin and Rev Mr Irwin from New York City with daughter Betty Ellen and Miss Laura Williamson of West Union. The Rev Mr Irwin pastors Fort Schuyler Presbyterian Church in NYC. They are stopping overnight en route to Lincoln Nebraska with Mr and Mrs Lester Rumbaugh of New York City.
Charles Knox Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles S Knox 350 Pleasant Drive SE returned Wednesday after a three week trip to the east visiting relatives in Fredericksburg Virginia and Wethersfield Connecticut and attending the New York world’s fair.
Mrs. G King Thompson and her son and David Warren son of Mr and Mrs M Warren of 2008 Fifth Avenue SE returned Wednesday after two weeks at Lake Okoboji.
The speaker complains of pressure from a father figure and a partner in the home. She jokes about faking illness to avoid conflict while noting that sincere issues cause tension and pouty responses. The tone hints at domestic strain and family dynamics.
Jean Ferguson of 1906 Washington Avenue SE served as luncheon hostess at the Commonwealth Tea Room Thursday afternoon. She honored Miss Dorothy Ridgeway of Neenah Wisconsin, formerly of Cedar Rapids, with attendance by a group of hostesses including Carol Jean Curran Katherine Manson Diane Waples Pam ela Craemer Robinette Kutchera Janice Bailey Carol Kopel Helen Joyce Hicks Betty Mae Becker Barbara Rapaport Elaine Smulckoff Shirley Nichols Arline Nadine Sinaiko Mary Louise Nelson and Tucie Innes.
Mr and Mrs Will J Price of Scarsdale New York and their children Billy and Margot returned Thursday from Des Moines after a ten day visit to resume their stay at the home of Mrs Price's parents Mr and Mrs Ben Witwer 1928 Linden Drive SE Mr Price will leave Friday for Scarsdale while Mrs Price and the children remain in the Witwer home for a two weeks visit.
Miss Henrietta Dows of Twenty seventh street drive SE travels to Lake Forest Illinois as house guest of Miss Kath Leen Lord and plans to return to Cedar Rapids on Monday.
Mr and Mrs M J Kelly and their daughters Eugenia and Joan left Thursday for Pittsburgh to visit Mr Kelly’s mother. They will also attend the New York world’s fair.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Sherman of Chicago and their children Nancy Ann and Sadie Leibsohn Sherman have returned home after a two week visit with Mrs. Sherman's parents Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Leibsohn at 1955 Fifth Avenue SE.
Miss Virginia Black of 2418 Grande avenue SE and Miss Ruth Moore of Union City Michigan return Thursday evening after spending two weeks at Estes Park Colorado Miss Moore will stay as a guest in the Black home.
Sokol hall overflowed with Czech and American flags as local Czech organizations hosted a reception for Dr Alice Masaryk daughter of the late Thomas Masaryk first president of Czechoslovakia. Hundreds greeted her between 3 and 5 pm and an all Czechoslovak menu was served. She arrived with Mrs Thomas Suchomel and Dr Anna Heyberger of Coe College.
Mrs. Clare Nichols and her fiancé Andrew Peter sen were honored at a Deborah guild reception and miscellaneous shower held at Mrs. Lottie Howell's home 1724 Second Avenue SE. The table featured garden flowers yellow tapers and miniature umbrellas with ribbons to gifts. Miss Jennie Robinson prepared verses for each gift while Mrs. Frank Wells led the serving table. Twenty seven attendees included former Alice King guild members.
After weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs Phillip Leibsohn on Fifth Avenue SE following their June wedding Udell A Leibsohn and his wife have relocated to an apartment at 1834 First Avenue East.
Mr and Mrs J C Frasinger announce the marriage of their daughter Ilene to Bruce E Merrifield son of Mr and Mrs Morgan H Merrifield The ceremony was held at St Patrick church rectory at 730 pm Wednesday Rev Father D G Peters officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs John R Murphy Guests were entertained at the bride's parents home
Miss Mae Fern Uhlenhopp was the guest of honor at a Tuesday evening buffet hosted by First United Brethren church members at Mr and Mrs James F Cowden home 544 Forest Dr SE. Music and appreciation talks followed with a choir gift presented before her departure to Detroit to direct girls activities and music groups at Bright Moor community center.
Numerous social gatherings honor visiting Akron couple Mr and Mrs Thomas Yarnall and other out of town guests. Mrs Wayne J Foster hosted a luncheon. Mr and Mrs Burgess West hosted a dinner at their Linden drive SE home. Miss Marie Todd from Warrensburg Mo is a guest at the Ashby residence with a Thursday luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel continental grill.
Word has been received of the birth of a son, William Terrill, on Aug 15, to Mr. and Mrs. William Milnes Trowbridge of Clarion. Mrs. Trowbridge is the former Mary Caroline Varner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Varner, 528 Thirtieth Street Drive SE. Mrs. Varner has returned after spending a week at Clarion.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Listebarger announce the marriage of their son Earl Robert formerly of Cedar Rapids now a seaman on the U S Bridge stationed in San Diego California and Miss Mary Jayne Mansard of San Diego daughter of Mr and Mrs George Mansard of Oklahoma The wedding occurred July 25 in San Diego and the couple will reside at 1207 G Street San Diego
Mrs J F Colburn of the Windermere apartments entertained Wednesday evening at dinner in honor of Mrs T J Reid of Chicago who is visiting with her daughter Eleanor at Mrs R P Tremel’s dwelling in the Commonwealth apartments.
The Harmony club gathered Wednesday afternoon at Bever park with Mrs. Elna Johnson as hostess. A business meeting was held and the time was spent socially. The group will meet August 23 with Mrs. Edith Kisling at 328 Second Avenue SW.
A dessert luncheon at Mrs. Beardsley’s Cedar Rapids home honored two guests about to depart. Mrs. Leonard R. Wilson and Mrs. E. K. Steul will leave for Columbus and Madison respectively. Gifts were exchanged as good wishes were offered for their new homes.
Ray T. Moore Don G Neill Roy Vu Porter Thomas Radloff Robert A Donahue Philip K Gaines Melvin L Welke Ralph F Whitlock and N Harold West listed among notable local figures in yesterday's community tribute service held at the city memorial hall.
Mr and Mrs J V Benishek of 120 Eleventh Street NE entertain their daughter Mrs George Reding of Dubuque and her family, along with Mrs A Blaine of Portland Oregon and her relatives visiting.
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