Frank Busers Hosts at Tea Sunday in Cedar Rapids
Social notes from Cedar Rapids list Frank L. Buser and 24 guests at a Sunday tea at 321 Crescent Street SE. Other items mention Mrs. Arthur Poe hosting luncheon club members, a Monday sewing club gathering, and an out of town guest, Mrs. Sam Arnold of Kirksville Missouri, visiting the Lange home.
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Cedar Rapids
Frank L. Buser
Crescent Street
Arthur Poe
Twenty Seventh Street Drive
Sewing Club
Justin W. Albright
Washington Avenue
Sam Arnold
Kirksville
Arnold
Julianna
Thomas F. Lange
Weekend Guests Visit Mr and Mrs Williamson
The Rev D Keith Irwin and family from New York City stayed with R R Williamson and his wife at 1715 Washington Ave SE. Also visiting were Dr C H Williamson and daughter Laura of West Union. Irwin will lead services at Central Park Presbyterian Aug 23 and speak at Olivet Church Aug 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Keith Irwin
Betty Elien
Kay Lois
New York City
R. R. Williamson
Williamson
Washington Avenue
C. H. Williamson
Laura
West Union
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Irwin
Fort Schuyler Presbyterian Church
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Olivet Church
Seventh Gendlemann reunion held at Ellis Park
The seventh annual Gendlemann family reunion was hosted Sunday in Ellis Park with 63 attendees. A noon picnic dinner was served. Mollie Penningroth Parr of Wheatland was the oldest, Donna Thein of Tipton the youngest. The next reunion will be the third Sunday in August 1943, in Ellis Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gendlemann
Ellis Park
Mollie Penningroth Parr
Wheatland
Donna Thein
Tipton
Rock Island Women's Club Holds Annual Picnic at Ellis Park
Fifty members attended the annual picnic of the Rock Island Women's Club Friday evening at the river pavilion in Ellis park. Hostesses were Mrs. A. C. Meakins and Mrs. J. W. Schafer. The next meeting will be held Sept. 11 at the Y. W. C. A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Women’s Club
River Pavilion
Ellis Park
A. C. Meakins
J. W. Schafer
Miss Marian Stanek Returns to Oak Park
Miss Marian Stanek, who has been visiting Miss Helen Jenista at 427 Eighth Avenue SE, returned Saturday to her home in Oak Park Illinois after a two week stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Stanek
Helen Jenista
Eighth Avenue SE
Oak Park
Foster returns home from vacation at Linden Drive
Dr and Mrs J Foster of 2115 Linden Drive have returned from a trip described as a pending stay at Coon's Lodge. Mrs Foster’s sister Mrs W J Flint of Oak Park Illinois visited and will return to Oak Park this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
As J. Foster
Linden Drive
Coon’s Lodge
Mrs Breen and Daughter Return From Denver Visit
Mrs. Edward Breen and her daughter Carolyn returned Sunday after a month with Mrs. Breen’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Charlies R. Hays in Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Breen
E Avenue
Carolyn
Mrs Orr Visits Independence Family in City Home
Mrs. F A Orr of Independence arrived Sunday to visit in the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Frank V Orr at 2058 Fifth avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Orr
Independence
Inlaw
Frank V. Orr
Fifth Avenue SE
Gerdl announces marriage of Gladys to Loren Hamman
Mr and Mrs E A Gerdl of 816 Fourth Street NW announce the marriage of their daughter Gladys to Loren Hamman son of Mrs Guy Findley of Backus Minnesota. The wedding was solemnized August 15 in Kahoka Missouri. The couple were attended by Mrs Idel Curl and Clarence McIvers. After August 23 they will reside at 816 Fourth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Gerdl
Fourth Street
Gladys
Loren Hamman
Guy Findley
Backus
Minn
Kahoka
Idel Curl
Clarence McIvers
Beta Sigma Phi members meet for breakfast at tearoom
Members of Sigma chapter Beta Sigma Phi business girls sorority gathered Sunday morning at Mrs Wurster's tearoom for breakfast. Twelve members attended and Miss Helen Curl was a guest. Arrangements were led by Miss Ruth Bartling Miss Myrna Pumphrey and Mrs Paul Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigma Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Business Girls Sorority
Chi Omega Alumnae Meet at Altfillisch Home
Chi Omega alumnae plan their August gathering Wednesday at 6 15 p m at 325 Nineteenth street NE hosted by Mrs J W Altfillisch. Assistants include Mrs Kenneth Adams Mrs Henry Gundling Miss Catherine Petska and Miss Lois McBroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chi Omega
J. W. Altfillisch
Nineteenth Street
Kenneth Adams
Henry Gundling
Catherine Petska
Lois McBroom
Kappa Delta Alumnae Picnic Planned at Bever Park
Kappa Delta alumnae will meet for a picnic Thursday at 6 15 p.m. at Bever park's large pavilion. Members should bring a covered dish and standard picnic items. For details call Mrs. Paul R. Strain at 29250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Delta Sorority
Bever Park
Paul R. Strain
Mrs George LaMotte Returns From Detroit Visit
Mrs George LaMotte resident of 1504 Bever Avenue SE returned home Sunday after a month visiting friends and relatives in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lamotte
Detroit
Suny
Aunt Het Reflects on War’s Social Change
Aunt Het muses that war could level class and race across the globe, but predicts women will resist maintaining equality for long. The casual remark frames wartime social tension and gender roles with a sharp, ironic tone.
Miss Duncan Weds Corp Schuknecht in White Silk Lace
Miss Dorothy Jane Duncan daughter of Mrs. Alta R. Duncan of 835 Fourth Avenue SE became the bride of Corp. Lloyd C. Schuknecht son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd C. Schunecht of 1649 B Avenue NW in a 4 PM Sunday ceremony at St Pauls Methodist Church. The Rev. Charles J. Bready officiated a double ring service. The bride wore a white silk lace gown with sweetheart neckline and a pillbox lace hat. A Colonial bouquet of white roses and gardenias complemented her jewelry. The couple hosted a dinner at the Roosevelt hotel and left for a short wedding trip. The bride, a McKinley High School graduate, attended the University of Iowa and works for Iowa Electric Light and Power. the groom is a Camp Funston serviceman. Out-of-town guests from Cedar Falls, Iowa City and Des Moines attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul’s Methodist Church
Dorothy Jane Duncan
Alta R. Duncan
Fourth Avenue SE
Corp
Lloyd C. Schuknecht
Lloyd C. Schunecht
B Avenue NW
Charles J. Bready
Schuknecht
Miss Grethaus
Roosevelt Hotel
McKinley High School
University of Iowa
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company, Corp
Roosevelt High School
Army
Camp Funston
Kaw
Arthu Nn
Stuart
Cedar II
J H. Grothaus
Iowa City
Colyer Sisam
David
Nancy
Richard
Des Moines
Paustian Couple Announce Marriage Of Mabel Paustian
Mr and Mrs Charles Paustian announce the marriage of their daughter Mabel to Corp Robert W Cocayne son of Mr and Mrs J W Cocayne The ceremony was held December 30 1941 in Kahoka Missouri The Rev William Schone officiated Mrs Cocayne a Franklin high school graduate has worked for National Oats Corp Cocayne a Roosevelt high school graduate attended Iowa State college He will join his wife in Gadsden Alabama where he is stationed at Camp Sibert
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Paustian
Eleventh Street
Mabel
Corp
Robert W. Cocayne
J. W. Cocayne
Hinkley Avenue
Kahoka
William Schone
Cocayne
Franklin High School
National Oats Company
Roosevelt High School
Iowa State College
Gadsden, Ala
Corp. Cocayne
Camp Sibert
Miss Hildred Miller Honored At Swope Shower
Mrs. Roy Snowe and Mrs. L. R. Buffington hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Swope home 800 Fifth Avenue SW honoring Miss Hildred Ann Miller, who will marry Robert Wright in September. Twenty guests attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Snowe
L. R. Buffington
Swope Home
Fifth Avenue SW
Hildred Ann Miller
Robert Wright
Delta Zeta Alumnae Picnic Planned at Ellis Park
Delta Zeta alumnae will hold a potluck supper Monday at 6 30 p m in the rose garden at Ellis park. If rain interrupts, the group will move to the river pavilion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Zeta Social Sorority
Ellis Park
River Pavilion
Brown Couple Set for Two-Week Midwest Trip
Mr and Mrs G W Brown of 3722 First avenue NE will leave Tuesday for two weeks visiting Norborne Missouri Kansas City and Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Brown
First Avenue
Norborne
Kansas City
Omaha
Penick and Ford Auxiliary Dinner Meeting Notice
Penick and Ford Auxiliary No. 18618 will meet for dinner Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. at Fleming's Tearoom 1016 Third Avenue SE. Members with paid cards may attend and are asked to bring their membership cards and playing cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penick & Ford Auxiliary
Penick and Ford Auxiliary
Fleming’s Tearoom
Third Avenue SE
Denver Visitor James Nichols Stays With Hibnes Family
James Nichols of Denver Colorado visits in the home of his mother Mrs P E Hibnes Jr located at 134642 B avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Nichols
Denver
Colo
P. E. Hibnes, Jr
Hibnes
Varrocks Return from Pine River Vacation
Mr and Mrs Louis Varrock and their family of 3411 Mount Vernon avenue SE returned Saturday from a vacation at Pine River Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Varrock
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Pine River
Wis
Catherine Berry to Wed William Barnhart in August
Catherine Berry is honored at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Miss Helen Rose at 203 Thirty fourth Drive SE. Guests included Misses Mildred Gillmore Catherine Reinheimer Audrey Randall Betty Barnhart Mary Fiedler and Mrs. Ralph Moore along with Mrs. George Bradley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barnhart
Helen Rose
Game Tacy
Jeee Berry
Ralph Moore
George Bradley
Merrill Flitsch
Emmet and Berry
Elmer Barnhart
Osmond William Rose
Henry Roselle
Mildred Gillmore
Catherine
Magmie Reinheimer
Audrey Randall
Betty Barnhart
Mary Fiedler
Mrs Philip J McKim and Harold Warner Mentioned
Mrs Philip J McKim of 2510 B eer is listed with Mr and Mrs Harold Warner in a society notice detailing names and addresses in a local social column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip J. McKim
Harold Warner
Hanford Unit Cancels Tuesday Legion Meeting
A Hanford unit canceled the Legion auxiliary meeting that had been scheduled for Tuesday, ending plans for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanford
Smyth Family Holds Twenty Ninth Annual Reunion
The Smyth family reunion was held at Ellis Park on Saturday with eighty members and seven guests from Solon Lone Tree Mechanicsville Marion Hazleton Swisher Cedar Rapids. Officers elected include President William Smyth Solon Vice President Mrs George Smyth Marion Secretary Treasurer Irene Krueger Cedar Rapids and committees led by Robert Smyth Solon and Joe Raim Solon. A program directed by Sarah Campbell followed the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyth
Ellis Park
Solon
Lone Tree
Mechanicsville
Marion
Hazleton
Swisher
Cedar Rapids
Robert Johnston
William Smyth
George Smyth
Irene Krueger
Robert Smyth
Joe Raim
Orke Oliver
Cead 7
Sarah
Dale Halstead
Camen
Lawrence Ferguson
Sechanicsville
Sarah Campbell
Local Hosts Welcome Extended Family Visitors Over Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Martin of 1737 Avenue NE entertained guests including Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Martin from Franklin Grove Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin of Mt. Morris Illinois. The Cedar Rapids gathering also included Miss Babe Bellican and Miss Marjorie Lyons among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Martin
1737
Avenue NE
H. N. Martin
Franklin Grove
Ill
Robert Martin
Mt. Morris, IL
Willard Martin
Babe Bellican
Louisville, Ky
Marjorie Lyons
Woody Hunter
Wanda Martin
Carl Hoover
F. B. Miller
Eleanor
Cedar Rapids
Fellows and Afflerbaughs Return From Midwest Weekend
Dr and Mrs David M Fellows and Mr and Mrs J M Afflerbaugh return Sunday evening after a weekend spent in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Fellows
Avenue
J. M. Afflerbaugh
Highland Drive
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Lovely Linens Pattern 438 for Needlecraft Designs
Pattern 438 features 22 motifs in sizes from 3 2 by 9 percent to 2 by 3 inches with stitch illustrations and materials needed. Send eleven cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY for pattern details and to receive the pattern by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Gladiolus Show Highlights Bellevue Grower Winners
Mrs Elmer Feye of a Bellevue area farm poses with two prize gladiolus spikes as the Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society hosts its thirteenth annual exhibit at Bever Park. Rodney is named grand champion single spike and Helen of Troy is reserve champion in the display.
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Elmer Feye
Bellevue
Rodney
Cedar Rapids
Gladiolus Society
Bever Park
Helen of Troy
Four Thousand Attend Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Show Victory by Mrs Feye
Mrs Elmer Feye won grand champion single spike and amateur reserve champion at the thirteenth Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society show held at Bever Park with more than 4000 attendees. Her entry Rodney, a smoky amber brown new origination, featured a 7 inch spike with 24 male blooms. Joseph Holec Jr and the Waite couple won multiple awards including best vase and best basket trophies. Dr J J Jecmenek supervised judging while officers were postponed to October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Feye
Bellevue
Cedar Rapids
George G. Waite
Anamosa
Joseph Holec
Meadowbrook Drive
A Ton
Joseph Toman
Sydney G. Smith
Mt. Vernon Road
Schaefer Manufacturing Jeweler
Killian Flower Shop
Bezdeks Florist
Cedar Rapids Gradious Society
Iowa Gladiolus Society
John Reding
Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society
Theodore Mason
K Avenue
Anton Michalek
Twentieth Avenue
J. J. Jecmenek
United States Army
Des Moines
Joseph R. Libal
Henry J. Hromek
Carl Baumhoefner
Exhibition participants and awards listed in fragment
A damaged OCR fragment lists numerous names and items such as Banaana, Mrs Waite, Mr Waite, Peye Rema, Irak, John Le cdler, King Tan, Joseph Hen oe, Mee Waite, and various notes on best amateur baskets and sepia tones. The text references multiple individuals with unclear roles and several prize mentions like best single rate and best basket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banaana
Lou
Waite
White
Brad Rodney
Peye
Wisteed
Margaret Beaton
John Lecdler
King Tan
Joseph Hen
Mee Waite
Msr
Sane
Joseph Aes
John Reding Holec
John Smiling Maes
Joseph
Ways to Reduce Dampness on Skin Areas
Dr Mary MacFadyen outlines home remedies to lessen damp palms feet and underarms. Vinegar rinses alcohol or vinegar hazel mixtures, alum and formalin solutions, foot powder, breathable shoes and daily washing. Medical care advised for persistent moisture or athlete s foot.
War Bonds Promote Thrift and Savings
It urges thrift by saving and buying War Bonds. It advises purchasing ten percent of every paycheck to support savings and aid America during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Luther League of Iowa Opens 2 Day Convention Session
Luther League of Iowa begins a two day convention with events led by Miss Nola Berger Cedar Rapids and speakers including Dr Paul Mee Philadelphia and Rev Heinz Ritzen Persia. The drive aims to raise 10000 to open a missionary field in India with state officers Miss Virginia Wirt Des Moines Miles Bonker Mantley and Miss Arlene Lundell Burlington in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nola Berger
Cedar Rapids
League
India
Paul Mee
Philadelphia
Luther League
Heinz Ritzen
Persia
M. E. Lesher
Clinton
Peter Newton
Waldo Berger
E. E. Flack
Hamma Divinity School
Springfield
Ohio
Ralph Krueger
Iowa City
Virginia Wirt
Des Moines
Miles Bonker
Mantley
Arlene Lundell
Burlington
Safe found in creek after burglary at Staab home
A small safe stolen from the A. F. Staab residence at 2242 B avenue NE was recovered Sunday evening in Indian Creek near the Penningroth dairy farm. About $60 in gold coins were missing, with detectives noting the safe was rolled from a bedroom closet between 9 and 10 p.m. Thursday through a basement window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Staab
B Avenue NE
Indian Creek
Penningroth
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Busers
Wallace D. Lyon
Joseph F. Hladky, Jr
Dean Stauffacher
Richard R. Proctor
Ronald P. Evans
Kenneth Bogaard
Orville H. Tousey
Raymond J. Vernimont
Charles M. Daniel
Jerome L. Gearhart
Forest Ackley
Marian Ackley
Marble Rock
K. V
Charles Bode
Verle Porter
Hal R. Sheridan
Constance
William Morisky
Penny Chism
Mason City
Mrs. Williamson
Geadlemann
R. L. Women’s Club
Morgan J. Fosters
Frank Y. Ores
Hamman-Gerdl
CHI Omega Alumae
Kappa Delta
Zoric
Ana
Miss Duncan
Corp. Schuknecht
Hildred Miller
Delta Zeta
G. W. Browns
Little Boy
Catherine Berry
Legion Auxiliary
Pe Geng
Laura Wheeler
Charles Penningroth
Gazette
Reynolds
C.R. Gladiolus Society
Waites
Holec
Yue
Lechell
Mt. Vernon
Yoad J Dink
Betty Coed
G. Waile
Eis Agen Ener
Orange
Mr. Vernon Road
Ras Nes
Smith
Johning
Swenson
LEONE
Curly Shop
Barney
Sunshine Food Market
Fifteenth St
Dial
Mr. Ee
Stan
G. Walte
Mary MacFadyen
Luther League of Iowa
Creek
Holden-Kahler Co
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