Three Brides-Elect Honored at Parties
Three parties on the Tuesday social calendar honor brides-elect Martha Trewin Patricia Graves and Bernus Pirks. Breakfast shower for Trewin at Mrs. Toms 2300 Grande avenue SE featured gladiolus baby breath and white tapers with a recipe shower. An evening party for Graves planned by Marie Dolson included a handkerchief shower and bridge. Pirks will be feted at an evening by Mrs. Lester Baldwin with a shower for Frank Pirks Wayne Bain Donald Lawrence Walter Dresselh Robert Clark and W C Hach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Trewin
M. Darwin Sandy
Des If
A Black
Kveta Vondracek Margaret Wilcox
Miss Graves
Bridge
Marie Dolson
Meadowbrook Drive
Inaien
Walton P. Keller
Glenn W. Higbee, Jr
Betsy Flodin
Mary Jane Murdock
Patricia Salter
Phyllis Sheehy
Frances Blaul
Marianne Corey
Betty Bitter
Quincy
Jeanne
Barbara Marshall
Jean Killen
Kathryn Lynch
Lester Baldwin
Seventeenth Street SE
Miss Pirks
Frank Pirks
Wayne Bain
Donald Lawrence
Walter Dresselh
Robert Clark
W. C. Hach
Mrs Robert Aunep Visits Des Moines From California
Mrs Robert Aunep of Alhambra California visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson at 2204 Ridgeway Terrace SE spends two days in Des Moines with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Aunep
Alhambra
Calif
Oscar Anderson
Ridgeway Tee SE
Des Moines
Visitor from Auburn Stays A Week At Bever Avenue Home
A guest arrived Sunday at the William O. Gray residence 1558 Bever avenue SE. Mrs Gray's sister Miss Patricia Comstock of Auburn will remain for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Gray
Bever Avenue
Mrs. Gray
Patricia Comstock
Auburn
Suttners Move Into NE Ohio Home
Mr and Mrs Carl W Suttner formerly of Columbus Ohio have moved into their new home at 502 Twentieth Street NE on a Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Suttner
Columbus, O
Twentieth Street
Cedar Rapids Moose Cavaliers Attend Chicago Music Festival
Thirty members of the Cedar Rapids Moose Cavaliers an all girl drum and bugle corps of Loyal Order of Moose No 304 returned from a two day visit to the Chicagoland music festival at Soldier Field Chicago Directed by Robert Smythe Jr and Robert Stastny assistant they stayed at Congress hotel An eight car caravan carried the girls parents and 304 members Nadine McManus is drum majorette Marilyn Chapman mascot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Guests of Major Obye Host Montage at Monticello Estate
1954 Mount Ver residents hosted Major and Mrs. Charles H. Obye for an evening gathering. Attendees included Ray, Eleanor and Ralph Bushee Jr., Arthur Fitzwater of Monticello, and Ralph Stryzewaki of Akron visiting Charles. Monday night, Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Miller of Akron and their children Cleah and Gilbert dined with the Obyes while en route home from Indiana. The Millers also visited Mrs. Lucille Miller at 1842 Ellis boulevard NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Charles H. Obye
Mount Ver
Monticello
Til
Ray
Eleanor
Ralph Bushee, Jr
Arthur Fitzwater
Ralph Stryzewaki
Akron
Charles Ye
Walter E. Miller
Cleah
Gilbert
Obyes
Indiana
Millers
Lucille Miller
Ellis Boulevard
Sedlaxs Return Home After Two Week Trip
Mr and Mrs J J Sedlak of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs W X Cole of Sioux City completed a two weeks trip returning Sunday. They visited Mrs A X Popp of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Jake Smith of Port Huron Michigan before Mr Cole departed for home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sedlak
Camburncourt SE
W. X. Cole
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
A. X. Popp
Chicago
Jake Smith
Port Huron
Mich
California to Greensburg guest honored in Cedar Rapids
Dr and Mrs Charles S 229 Twenty third street host Miss Mabel Day of Greensburg PA en route home from California. Mrs Day held a luncheon at Cedar Rapids club on Monday with Mesdames Rundquist Beatty Imes Linville Crew and Arons. guests stayed for bridge. A Sunday dinner honored Mrs Day's mother Harriet L Gray sisters Lucile Clarice and Hershal Gray of West Branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S
Twenty-third Street
Day
Mabel Day
Greensburg
California
P. J. Crew
Marion
L. H. Arons
Pennsylvania
Miss Marie Todd Guests With Ashbys in Warrensburg Mo
Miss Marie Todd of Warrensburg Missouri is staying a few weeks as a guest in the home of Mr and Mrs Delbert R Ashby at 2520 Country Club Parkway SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Todd
Warrensburg, Mo
Delbert R. Ashby
Country Club Parkway SE
Cedar Rapids alumnae discuss cottage sale at Westland Acres
Cedar Rapids Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae gather to discuss the sale of a summer cottage at Westland Acres. Dae Hedges’ property is mentioned as the site under consideration for the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KAPPA
Hedges’ Cottage
Cedar Rapids
Westland Acres
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Call for Updated Addresses
Mrs. Robert E. Campbell, corresponding secretary, asks members who have changed addresses or married in the last year to call 7442. The club roster will be completed by Sept. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Campbell
Cedar Rapids
Miss VanMeter Leaves for Two-Week Hollywood Trip
Miss Martha Jane VanMeter of 610 Nineteenth Street SE departed Saturday night for a two week stay in Hollywood California to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane VanMeter
Nineteenth Street
Hollywood
Calif
Make this Model at Home
Pattern 4874 available in sizes 34 to 48. Size 36 needs 3% yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 15 cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette New York for this pattern. Extra 10 cents adds the 1941-42 Pattern Book of Fall Winter styles with free directions for hat and bag set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West 17Th Street
New York
N. Y
Marjorie Ewald and Raymond ChurchillWed in Northwood Church
Miss Marjorie Ewald became Mrs Raymond Churchill in a Sunday ceremony at the Methodist church in Northwood. The Rev William Eckler and Rev R S Phillips officiated. Music by Mrs Myr Stahle and Dr B H Osten complemented the blue white decor. The couple plans Cedar Rapids home after Sept 1, 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church of
Northwood
Raymond Churchill
Marjorie Ewald
Herman C. Ewald
Churchill
Frank Churchill
Tenth Street
William O. Eckler
Trinity Methodist Church of
Cedar Rapids
R. 5. Phillips
Myr Stahle
B. H. Osten
Brammer Family Guests Share Sunday Dinner
Entertaining Sunday at a family dinner were Mr. and Mrs. J. P. ae and Teddy, and Mrs. Harold J. Brammer, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold H. Brammer, the Misses Ruth and Margaret Brammer. The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Werning and their children have been visit-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Ae
Teddy
Harold J. Brammer
Arnold H. Brammer
Ruth
Margaret Brammer
Werning
Picnic supper given by two women on Sunday
Dancing and games followed a picnic given by Miss Doris Sears and Miss Shirley Hilborn at Hilborns home. Betty Johnson, Elizabeth Hilborn, Lil lian Dusek, Dane Mitchell, Bill Hilborn, Charles Miller, and John shared the courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Sears
Eleventh Street NW
Shirley Hilborn
C Avenue NW
Betty Johnson
Elizabeth Hilborn
Lillian Dusek
Dane Mitchell
Bill Hilborn
Charles Miller
John
Vacationers Return Home From West Coast Trip
Vacationers travel from Seattle to Los Angeles and return home with fair air and visits to the Grand Canyon. Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Bradley of Linn Boulevard SE, and Mrs. William Chadima of Ridgeway Drive SE, share details of trips to Salt Lake City, Denver, Colorado Springs, Estes Park, Arnold and other western locales during a six weeks West tour with time spent visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Canyon
Seattle
Wash
Los An
Paul B. Bradley
Linn Boulevard
National Parks
R. E. Allen
Birthday Party At Miss Hiegel Home For Draftees
Miss Mary Elizabeth Hiegel hosted a birthday party at 2502 Avenue NE on Saturday evening. Guests included Cedar Rapids draftees and members of local clubs S D C and M O M along with numerous individuals such as Bettie Fitzgerald Mary Strathmann Jeanne Rader Eunice Boyle Norvella Cox Rosemarie Williams Louise Buck Kathleen MacPartland Genevieve Wilson Joan Kelly Pat Goslin Mary Ann Mueller Joan Radenz Leo Maloney Leo Morrissey John Stohl Marlyn Johnson Al Eddy Steve Sutton Bill Green John Zachar Francis Nunemaker Bob Menke Miller Joe Stoddard Charles Imig Gage Smith and Bob Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Elizabeth Hiegel
Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids
Bettie Jo Fitzgerald
Mary Margaret Strathmann
Jeanne Rader
Eunice Boyle
Norvella Cox
Rosemarie Williams
Louise Buck
Kathleen MacPartland
Genevieve Wilson
Joan Kelly
Pat Goslin
Mr and Mrs Sweet and Marian Leave for Davenport Visit
Mr and Mrs Mark W Sweet of Wauwatosa Wisconsin and their niece Marian left Tuesday morning after the weekend with Mr Sweet's cousin C A Pope at 1840 Fourth Avenue SE. Mrs Lucetta C McCain, also of 1840 Fourth Avenue SE, left Tuesday for Davenport to spend ten days visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark W. Sweet
Wauwatosa
Wis
Marian
Wedding of Miss Rosa Hesse in Central City
The wedding of Miss Rosa Hesse of Central City, formerly of Cedar Sapna Send and Perry Lighty Prairieburg, took place at noon at the First Evangelical church with Rev. George Stauffacher officiating. Attendants included Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Zimmerman, and nuptial music by Mrs. William Mrstik. The bride wore a blue flowered redingote and orchid corsage. the Zimmerman couple attended with royal blue attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Hesse
Central City
Cedar Sapna
Send
Perry Lighty
Prairieburg
First Evangelical Church
George Stauffacher
S. D. Zimmerman
William Mrstik
Cedar Rapids
Local Names Include Ernest Bena Leo Bena and Others
The record lists Ernest Bena, Leo Bena, Mr and Mrs Marvin Nemecek and Mr and Mrs Wencil Bena among those named in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Bena
Leo Bena
Marvin Nemecek
Wencil Bena
Residents depart for Chicago to visit relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Tosh of 1027 Seventeenth Avenue SE Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Koutnix of 1824 Mallory Street SW and Miss Leona Stodola of 1501 Seventeenth Avenue SE left Saturday for Chicago to spend a week with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Tosh
Seventeenth Avenue SE
Leo J. Koutnix
Mallory Street
Leona Stodola
Chicago
Miss Julie Bena Hosts Sunday Evening In Honor Of Brother Leo
Julie Bena entertained at Mr Bena s Otis road SE in honor of her brother Leo who leaves soon for the army. A picnic supper was served with assistance from Ernest Soukup and Stanley Vissel. Others present included Martena Gelski Marjorie Christie Georgieann Lenicka Mary Drahos Julie Bena Barbara Suchomel Leo Suchomel Louie Drahos Bruce Rigby Lumir Disney William Bena Charles Petrak Henry Ham Eddie Jandl Jerry Dedek
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Bena
Julie Bena
Mr. Bena
Otis Road SE
Ernest Soukup
Stanley Vislsel
Martena Gelski
Marjorie Christie
Georgieann Lenicka
Mary Drahos
Barbara Suchomel
Leo Suchomel
Louie Drahos
Bruce Rigby
Lumir Disney
William Bena
Charles Petrak
Henry Ham
Eddie Jandl
Jerry Dedek
We the Women By Ruth Millett on Draft-Affected Women
Ruth Millett argues that while draft age men receive sympathy and social support, unmarried women of similar age face loneliness and fewer opportunities for dates and recreation as male peers enter military service. She laments the lack of community efforts to ease these women's uncertain futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merica
Ruth Dill Weds Kenneth Rottman In Home Ceremony
Miss Ruth Dill and Kenneth Rottman wed at 8 p m Saturday in a home ceremony hosted by the Dill family at 1025 Second Street SW. Rev. Samuel E. Maker officiated as baskets of gladiolus brightened rooms, with Ben Albaugh as escort and McLaughlin as best man. Out‑of‑town guests came from Mount Vernon Rock Island Central City Moline Wilton Junction Walcott and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Dill
Kenneth Rottman
Anna Rottman
Second Street
Samuel E. Maker
John Dill
Baskets
Iron
Ben Albaugh
Mount Vernon
McLaughlin
Karen
Elizabeth Kimball
Leo Henech
Monroe Dill
Central City
Julius DeFauw
Darlene
Julius, Jr
Rock Island, IL
Carl Rottman
Joan
Carl, Jr
Richard Rottman
Moline, IL
Harry Reimers
Kay
Juanita
Wilton Junction
Art Laschanzky
Arthur, Jr
Walcott
Miss Lucile Steyne Hosts Pinochle Evening for Melsa Bride
Hostess Miss Lucile Steyne at 640 Fifteenth Avenue SW entertained for bride elect Miss Dorothy Melsa Monday evening. Pinochle prizes went to Miss Maxine Anderson and Miss Melsa. Guests included Mrs. Forrest Ainsworth, Miss Helen Stourne, Miss Doris Batten, and Miss Mainfrances Batten. A gift was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Steyne
Fifteenth Avenue SW
Dorothy Melsa
Maxine Anderson
Melsa
Forrest Ainsworth
Helen Stourne
Doris
Mainfrances Batten
Bliss Sisters Celebrate At Shower For Maxine Bliss
Miss Lorraine Bliss hosted a Monday evening shower at 729 Avenue NW honoring her sister Miss Maxine Bliss on her upcoming marriage to Mr Wagner. Guests included Mesdames McNabney Jones Watson Forsberg Jenkinson and Allen Bliss along with Miss Zora Wagner of Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Bliss
H Avenue NW
Maxine Bliss
Wagner
Robert McNabney
Dempsy Jones
Jack Watson
Walter Forsberg
Lou Jenkinson
Allen Bliss
Zora Wagner
Manchester
Odd Fellows hall hosts candidate balloting meeting
Members met Monday evening at 838 First Avenue East Odd Fellows hall to ballot candidates. Mrs. Vera Se Ge oes ee, with guests including Eien McGavran of Powersville Cedar Rapids, discussed plans for the October convention in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hag Emerg Ee
Odd Fellows Hall
First Avenue
Vera Se Ge
Eien McGavran
Powersvike
Cedar Rapids
Mason City
Wachal Family Reunion Set for August 31 at Walker Pavilion
The Wachal family annual reunion will be held Sunday August 31 at the Walker pavilion. A picnic lunch will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wachal
Walker
Advice From Mary Manners on Housekeeping Balance
Mary Manners urges Josephine to balance housework with self care. The column notes the house gleams while Josephine often looks worn and neglects rest, suggesting fewer beauty treatments for furniture and more for herself to regain harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Miss Manners advice on schoolgirls romance and fun
In a breezy letter column a girl named DOTTY asks about balancing popularity with not being a gold-digger and hosting friends at home. The Miss Manners style reply urges avoiding costly dating gifts and invites, promoting group outings and plain dating options as a healthier path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Manners
Bingo
Dotty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Bishop
Suttners
Dunreath
Moose Cavaliers
Sedlaxs
Leonard T. Arduser
C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Company
Third St. SE
Dial
F. Tisher
Pres
DR. C
Miss Todd
Ashby
Anne Adams
Clarence Mellen
Miss Jen
Mr. Churchill
M Evelyn Ewald
Miss Spaight
Miss Ewald
Milo Savel
E. Stahl
David Ross
Cedar
Estes Park
Colo
Adolph Grosland
Esther Wolff
Alex Mitchell
Edith Hanson
Mavis Thompson
Virginia Mellen
Alvina Mellen
Ruth Opal Thompson
Maxine
Cedarithe Rapids
John M. Robertson, Jr
M. E. Lindquist
Kensett
Vern Ewald
Rockford
Albert Wolff
Gretchen Seegar
Myrtle
Mrs
Brammers
China & Glass
Daastka
Jewelers
China
Ceres
Fair Air
Miss Hiegel
C. A. Pope
Hut-Sut
Ruth Millett
Hal O OF
Neisner’s Avenue E
Harco SP Coal and
Miss Dill
Miss Bliss
Woodmen Circle
Wachal Reunion
Mary Manners
Sunny Sue
Montrose
Fess
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