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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1939

Page

10

Margaret Fussell and Ralph Olberg wedding in St Paul chapel

Miss Margaret Fussell of 1624 Sixth Avenue SE wed Ralph Charles Olberg of Chicago in a 4 PM ceremony at St Paul’s Methodist Church. Dr. C. F. Littell performed the single ring rite. The bride wore a white silk marquisette gown with lace and a tulle veil. Attendants included Miss Virginia Fussell. best man Walter Karlen. Out-of-town guests from Indiana Illinois Iowa and California attended. The couple planned a Lake District Wisconsin honeymoon and residence in Downers Grove Illinois after September 15.

Margaret Waite Fussell Morris Waite Fussell Sixth Avenue SE Ralph Charles Olberg Carl Mr. Olberg Chicago St. Paul’s Methodist Church C. F. Littell Mount Vernon Cornell College Helen Little Hickman Johanna Hill Mrs. Fussell Virginia Joice Fussell Walter Karlen Hammond Ind Roy Bowman Howard Bennett George Sharpe O. R. Meredith Nampa Ida E. C. Patten Charles City C. L. Larson St. Paul Leslie Baldwin Roger Jenny Lennon Gladys Johnson Mary Coxsee Monticello F. W. Englund Mildred Englund Muscatine

Brennan Family Visits Relatives in Chicago Return

Mrs. Ethel Brennan and her son Stanley and daughter Jessie return to Chicago after a week with their cousins Miss Grace Low and Miss Elisabeth Low at 880 Daniels Street NE.

Ethel Brennan Stanley Jessie Chicago Grace Elisabeth Low Daniels Street

Russell Wolfes Are Guests in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Russell Wolfe and their children Beverly Jo and Jimmy of 835 Third Avenue SE left Monday to spend a week in Des Moines and Toledo.

Russell Wolfes Des Moines Russell Wolfe Third Avenue SE Beverly Jo Jimmy Toledo

Beverly Hills guests visit Garden Drive SE home

C. W. Roadman of Beverly Hills and Mrs Addie M Roadman of Iowa City were guests Sunday in the home of Dr and Mrs F W Mulsow at 359 Garden Drive SE.

C. W. Roadman Beverly Hills Calif Addie M. Roadman Iowa City F. W. Mulsow Garden Drive

Lauber-Holle Reunion At Ellis Park With Sixty-Four Attendees

The Lauber and Holle reunion met Sunday at Ellis park with 64 people. Henry Lauber of Cedar Rapids was the oldest member, turning 64. Next year's gathering is set for the third Sunday in August at Ellis park with attendees from Clar ence Vernon Colo Tipton Wil ton Junction Independence Oelwein Fayette Cedar Rapids.

Lauber and Holle Ellis Park Henry Lauber Cedar Rapids Clarence Vernon Colo Tipton Wilton Junction Independence Oelwein Fayette

Engagement announced for Marie Emelie Lightfoot and Arthur Sproston

Minnesota couple Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Lightfoot announce the engagement of their daughter Marie Emelie of Cedar Rapids to Arthur Sproston son of Mrs. N. J. Sproston. The Sept. 9 wedding will be at Water loo with Rev. Hilmore Cedarholm officiating. They plan to reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr. Sproston works at Stemlar's service.

A. G. Lightfoot Minnesota Marie Emelie Cedar Rapids Arthur Sproston N. J. Sproston Fifth Avenue SE Waterloo Hilmore Cedarholm Sproston Stemlar

Stucker Family Hosts Picnic Supper Honor Ey Tirey Guests

Mr and Mrs O D Stucker welcomed guests at a picnic supper on Thursday evening at 2425 First Avenue East in honor of Mr and Mrs R Ey Tirey and the Terre Haute visitors George and Jo Ann Tirey. Also present were Dr and Mrs Chester Miller and Martha, Mr and Mrs D E Dripps, Mr and Mrs Dale Dripps, Ruth Ann and Jimmy Stucker.

O. D. Stucker First Avenue E R. Ey Tirey George Jo Ann Terre Haute Ind Chester Miller Martha D. E. Dripps Dale Dripps Ruth Ann Jimmy Stucker

Miss Wilson and Gray Wilson to be honored

Miss Sara Margaret Wilson of Nevada and Gray Alan Wilson of Cedar Rapids, whose wedding is Sept 2 in Nevada, will be honored Monday evening at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. C. M. Hatfield and Mrs. Charles Ingram. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jack Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lee, and several relatives and friends.

Sara Margaret Wilson Nevada Gray Alan Wilson Cedar Rapids C. M. Hatfield Second Avenue SE Charles Ingram Washington Avenue SE Hatfield Jack Nelson Edward Lee Laura Belle Platt Gretchen Hubbard Delores Storrs Jane Dunlap Jeanetta Hatfield Arthur Boerkrem William Chapman Harley Ransom Robert Tenney John Blomquist Jack Rice John Bailey

Mrs Ketcham and daughter leave after week with Augustine hosts

Mrs Garry M. Ketcham of Forest Hills New York and her daughter Betty will depart Tuesday morning for their home following a week as guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Augustine at 202 Twenty fourth street drive SE.

Garry M. Ketcham Forest Hills Long Island N. Y Betty Arthur L. Augustine Twenty-fourth Street Drive

Chi Omega Alumnae Set Meeting Tuesday Evening

Chi Omega alumnae will gather Tuesday at 6 30 p m at the home of Mrs Franklin S Battin Cottage Grove avenue SE. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs Wilbur D Kennedy Mrs John W Altfillisch Miss Marion Hepner and Miss Mary Nelson.

Chi Omega Sorority Franklin S. Battin Cottage Grove Avenue SE Wilbur D. Kennedy John W. Altfillisch Marion Hepner Mary Nelson

Katherine Zisko Hosts Shower for Miss Miller Before Wedding

Katherine Zisko invites guests for a crystal ware shower at her home at 3064 F Avenue NW for Miss Jacqueline Miller, whose marriage to Bernard Smith is planned for Thursday. The event features bingo, themed decorations, and attendees including Mrs Miller and Mrs Naomi Miller among others.

Jacqueline Miller Bernard Smith Katherine Zisko F Avenue NW John Miller J. T. Zisko Ray Spielman Warren Smith Kenneth Ottsen Robert Rogers George A. Hallenback Keith A. Dennis Center Point George Russell Emma McCune Naomi Miller Mary Lockwood Eileen Brockman Beulah Detwiler Christine Bjornsen Lorraine Nelson Ruth Zieke Phyllis Closson

Mrs Eugene Pinney Honors Miss Luberger

Mrs Eugene Pinney hosts a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club honoring Miss Ellen Luberger of Cincinnati. She is a guest in the homes of Mr and Mrs Eugene M Pinney and Mrs E P Ristedt at their Ridgeway Drive SE and Country Club Parkway SE addresses.

Ellen Luberger Cincinnati Eugene M. Pinney Ridgeway Drive E. P. Ristedt Country Club Parkway

Dr and Mrs Hoyt Thomas Return After Vacation

Dr and Mrs Hoyt Thomas and their son David returned Sunday from a two week vacation by car through the east. They visited Niagara Falls West Point New York City the world's fair and Washington DC, traveling back via the Blue Ridge and Alleghany mountains. Grandparents Mr and Mrs F C Dickey of Traer hosted young David during the trip.

Hoyt Thomas Maplewood Drive East Niagara Falls West Point New York City Washington, D. C Blue Ridge Alleghany Mountains David F. C. Dickey Traer

Local visitors return from Forestville cottage stay

The Misses Margaret Colgan and Marian Rahe along with Mary Louise Kiffe and her guest Helen Dowling returned Sunday after a week at a Forestville cottage in Backbone state park. Miss Edith Ham of Dyersville joined them for part of the week.

Margaret Colgan Bever Avenue Marian Rahe Fourth Avenue Mary Louise Kiffe A Avenue Helen Dowling Brainerd Minn Forestville Edith Ham Dyersville

Mrs Robertson Honors Mr Robertson at Home Birthday

Mrs Art Robertson hosted a Sunday dinner at 522 H Street SW to honor Mr Robertson on his 32nd birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bruce Eckert Mr and Mrs Paul Seaton and their son Bobby Mrs Jessie Stord Iola Mae and David LeRoy Robertson.

Art Robertson Robertson H Street Bruce Eckert Paul Seaton Bobby Jessie Stord Iola Mae David LeRoy Robertson

Keystone Couple wed in double ring ceremony

Miss Ruby Kay Paulsen wed Joseph Tefer Jr in a Keystone ceremony at Hus Memorial church. Attendants wore black and gardenia corsages, with families from Keystone and Cedar Rapids attending. The couple plans to reside at 1801 First Street after a wedding trip.

Ruby Kay Paulsen Herman Paulsen Keystone Joseph Tefer, Jr Joseph Tefer Cedar Rapids Benjamin Paroulek Hus Memorial Church Priscilla Smith Gardenias Milton Tefer Paulsen Tefer Grant High School Killian Company First Street H. Schneider Donnie Dorothy Herbie Paulsen Hilda Techlenburg Russell Paulsen Elizabeth Schneider

Vesely Couple Returns From Chicago Music Festival

Mr and Mrs Stanley J Vesely of 1810 Park Avenue SE returned after several days in Chicago where they attended the Chicagoland music festival.

Stanley J. Vesely Park Avenue SE Chicago

Families Return From Vacations Ahead Of School Opening

Many local families came home this weekend signaling the end of summer. Verne Marshall and family returned from Wind River ranch near Estes Park Colorado after four weeks away. The Kat terjohns came back from White Fish Lake Minnesota with son Jerry who attended Camp Lincoln for Boys near Brainerd. The Wilsons returned from Bermuda with Mrs Steingass and Mr Steingass of Cleveland. Dean Geiger and family spent five weeks at Pine River Minnesota, others from Camp Owanka in Minnesota also came home. Dr and Mrs Virgil Caldwell returned after two weeks in the west.

Wind River Ranch Estes Park Colo Verne Marshall Knollwood Drive Jeanne Barbara Patricia Frances Marshall Franklin E. Katterjohn Woodland Drive White Fish Lake Minnesota Jerry Camp Lincoln Brainerd Bermuda Robert A. Wilson Fourth Avenue SE New York City Wilsons Ray J. Mills Garden Drive Robert J. Mills Camp Owanka Lake Sylvia Annandale Minn Guy Linville Guy P. Linville Fifth Avenue SE Linville Minneapolis Lake Okoboji Furman Rachel West Okoboji Philip W. Shive Avenue NE Tommy Jimmy Virgil E. Caldwell Bever Avenue SE

York visitors tour Caldwell family and Estes Park

The party from York Nebraska visited Dr Caldwell's parents and Mrs. A R Caldwell and spent time at Estes Park Colorado.

Miss Lola Shenenberger Honored At Picnic

A Beverly park picnic Sunday honored Miss Lola Shenenberger of Bellingham Washington who is visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids. Attendees included numerous Vinton, Walker, Des Moines and Center Point residents and the host family, Mr. and Mrs. Warner Bachtell, and extended relatives from Cedar Rapids.

Bever Park Lola Shenenberger Bellingham Wash Warner Bachtell Eighth Street Floyd Schenenberger Cedar Rapids Harry Kray Patricia Russell Kray Billy Will Kray Les Taschner Marcella Bobby Charles Prescott Ronald Homer Darnell Vinton Ira Kraymer Clarence Fay Raymond Walker George Martin Beldon Martin Center Point Fay Turner Des Moines Richard Ball Troy Mills

State Contract Bridge Tourney in Sioux City

The Iowa State Contract bridge tournament will be held in Sioux City August 25 26 and 27 at the Martin hotel. Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce asked to interest local bridge players and entrants may correspond with F. R. Karr care of Northwestern Bell Telephone Sioux City.

Sioux City Martin Hotel Cedar Rapids

Weekend guests visit Mrs Uhlenhopp at Center Point Road

Mrs. J. F. Uhlenhopp hosts weekend visitors at her home on Center Point road NE. The guests include S. E. Carson and his daughter Miriam, with Dale also present.

J. F. Uhlenhopp Center Point Road S. E. Carson His Miriam Dale

Wedding of Chester Corson Ties Iowa Shore Guests

Wille of Mason City and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stockdale of Iowa Falls attended the wedding of Chester Corson, nephew of Mrs. Uhlenhopp, at the Methodist church in Moline NL on Saturday evening. Mrs. Uhlenhopp accompanied her guests to Moline.

Wille Mason City Elmer Stockdale Iowa Falls Uhlenhopp Moline Chester Corson

Masaryk Party Omitted Guest Named

In a Gazette report on Dr. Alice Masaryk’s party hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Henry Schor an omission left out Mrs. S. Bezdecny. The event included Helen Bezdecny singing and guests Mr. and Mrs. Joe Suchy among others.

Alice Masaryk Henry Schor S. Bezdecny Helen Bezdecny Joe Suchy

George Holmes Hosts Outdoor Picnic Honoring Guests

Mr and Mrs George Holmes hosted an outdoor picnic supper at their 125 Twenty-ninth Street Drive SE home Saturday evening honoring Mrs Rose Speakman of Bakersfield California and Miss Louise Kaiser of St Maries Idaho. Table decorations featured pink and white.

George Holmes Twenty-ninth Street Drive Rose Speakman Bakersfield Calif Louise Kaiser St. Maries Ida

Social Evening Brings Together Hammond Marion Residents

Mrs. Dare and her son Robert of Hammond Indiana join Albert Kaiser Mrs Polly Charles Mrs George Hutton of Marion and Mrs Minnie Schmidt and daughters Marabella and Lydia with Miss Helen Bailey for an evening of bridge and Chinese checkers.

Dare Robert Hammond, Ind Albert Kaiser Polly Charles George Hutton Marion Minnie Schmidt Marabella Lydia Helen Bailey

Mrs Maude Kiefer and Mildred Kiefer Visit Des Moines

Mrs Maude Kiefer and Miss Mildred Kiefer stayed at the home of Dr and Mrs F G Young at 953 Center Point Road NE. Miss Kiefer is a critic teacher in Flagstaff Arizona. Weekend guests included Cecil T Young Mrs Young and children Ruth Annette and David Pollock of Des Moines. Mr Young is a district manager of Northwestern Bell Telephone Company in Des Moines.

Maude Kiefer Mildred Kiefer F. G. Young Center Point Road Kiefer Flagstaff Ariz Colege Young Cecil T. Young Ruth Annette David Pollock Des Moines Northwestern Bell Telephone Company

Northwestern awards Master of Arts degrees in summer session

Among the students to receive master of arts degrees at Northwestern university at the close of the eight week summer session were Miss Geneva Elizabeth Baker, 71 Third avenue SE, Miss Katherine Bryan, 539 Sixth street SE, and Miss Nadine Fillmore, 216 Fifteenth street SE.

Northwestern University Geneva Elizabeth Baker Third Avenue Katherine Bryan Sixth Street Nadine Fillmore Fifteenth Street

Camille Tormey Accepts Western Position

Miss Camille Tormey daughter of Mr and Mrs J C Tormey 2239 Bever Avenue SE left Sunday for San Francisco where she has accepted a position with a manufacturer of costume suits After spending two weeks there she will leave on a business tour of southern cities

Camille Tormey J. C. Tormey Bever Avenue San Francisco

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret Fussell Ralph C. Olberg Jane Mahin Ainsworth Elizabeth Bryant Margaret Englund Dave Phillips Grinnell Eleanor Gough Jean Larson Venice John Koffron Martha Trewin Elinor Sweitzer W. H. Bailey D. R. Pugh F. <. Waples M. R. Warren Olberg Lake District Wisconsin Gilbert Avenue Downier’s Grove Ill Lasswell Photo American Institute of Laundering Mrs. Mulsow Lauber-Holle Reunion O. D. Stuckers Miss Wilson Gray Wilson Augustines CHI Omega Miss Miller Eugene Pinney Miss Luberger Ruby Paulsen Montieur Photo Stanley Veselys Higbee’s Jarman 2Nd St L. L. Dolson Chiropractor C. R. Savings Bank Mrs. Uhlenhopp Sheba DR. Masaryk Northwestern St.Joseph Killian Killian's The Kia Aian Company
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