Audrey Campbell Honored at Shower and Bridge Party
Miss Audrey Campbell, fiance of Alexander Batchelor of Moline Illinois, is honored at a bath themed shower and bridge gathering hosted by Miss Margaret Threlkeld at 1419 Second Avenue SE. The event features soap carved animal favors and bath related prizes with guests including Car rine Fahrney Lorena Musgrave Joyce Dollman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Holbrook Morrison, Jr
Second Avenue SE
Margaret Threlkeld
Audrey Campbell
Alexander Batchelor
Moline
Ill
Carrine Fahrney
Lorena Musgrave
Joyce Dollman
Marabelle Fuller
Helen Ruth Becker
Rose Ann Kuboveec
Elinor Kendall
Marion
Betty Shikoski
Marvin Bailey
Robert E. Campbell
Mrs Swatosh Feted Before Her Seattle Olympia Trip
Mrs Adolph Jandrt Mrs F A Small and Mrs J W Pichner hosted a Wednesday afternoon gathering at 1510 Fourth Avenue SE in honor of Mrs Frank Swatosh who will spend fall and winter with her daughters in Seattle and Olympia Washington The social circle of Peoples church and guests including Miss Alicin Swatosh Mrs F J Horak Mrs Lee Huston and Rev Mr Welke attended the event with gifts presented on behalf of the circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Jandrt
F. A Small
J W. Pichner
Jandrt
Fourth Avenue SE
Frank Swatosh
Seattle
Olympia
Wash
The
Peoples Church
Swatosh
Small
Alicin Swatosh
F J Horak
Cedar Rapids
Lee Huston
Springfield
Mass
Melvin L. Welke
Mr. Welke
Mrs Bollinger Hosts Fall Luncheon Shower for Ellingson
Mrs Roy Bollinger entertained Wednesday afternoon at her home with a luncheon and shower for Mrs Herbert Ellingson. Twenty two guests were served at tables decorated with fall flowers and prizes were awarded in a bingo game to Mesdames David Lehti Leona Schmidt Henri Boll en W R Foor George Brown and Miss Matilda Snouffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Bollinger
Avenue NE
Herbert Ellingson
David Lehti
Leona Schmidt
Henri Bollen
W R. Foor
George Brown
Matilda Snouffer
Dr and Mrs Wells Host Baton Rouge Guests
Dr and Mrs F M Wells of 116 Eighteenth Street NE entertain their son Wendell Wells and Mrs Wells from Baton Rouge Louisiana as house guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wells
Baton Rouge
F M. Wells
Fighteenth Street
Wendell Wells
Baton Rouge, la
Christening Tea Follows Ellwood Grandsons’ Service
Mr and Mrs Robert S Cook hosted a tea at 4 pm after the christening of their grandsons Scott and Sutherland Cook Ellwood, sons of Mr and Mrs William P Ellwood of Cambridge Massachusetts. Grace Episcopal Church officiated with Rev Dr Vernon L S Jones. Forty guests attended at the Cook home with Mrs W G Dows and Mrs James E Hamilton in charge of tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Cook
Crescent Street
Scott and Sutherland Cook Ellwood
William P. Ellwood
Cambridge
Mass
Grace Episcopal Church
Vernon L. S. Jones
Cook Home
W. G. Dows
James E Hamilton
Hunters Celebrate Thirty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs C H Hunter of 1731 Center Point Road NE hosted a Wednesday evening anniversary party with friends. Refreshments followed as guests included Henry Kloubec A L Melsha William Melsha Louis Mikulecky Ted Heickson John Buschhusen Fred Dye Anton Kloubec George Riedel Agnes Hager Dorothy Heickson Betty Jane Betts Leona Mikulecky Sadie Bovey Ellen Trejtnar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H Hunter
Center Point Road
Henry Kloubec
A. L. Melsha
William Melsha
Louis Mikulecky
Henry Hunter
Ted Heickson
John Buschhusen
Fred Dye
Anton Kloubec
George Riedel
Agnes Hager
Dorothy Heickson
Betty Jane Betts
Leona Mikulecky
Sadie Bovey
Ellen Trejtnar
Mrs Clark Honors Son On Birthday in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Vernon Clark hosted a Tuesday afternoon party for her son David second birthday. Pink and white decorations and balloon favors enriched the gathering. Guests included Mrs W O Hansen and Paul and Russell, Mrs C R Bausch and Janet, and several others from Cedar Rapids and nearby Alburnett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Clark
David
W. O Hansen
Paul
Russell
C. R. Bausch
Janet
Leon
Delores
Dean Wyatt
Judith Ann
Phyllis
Pauline Sponar
Gladys
Delores Carter
Cedar Rapids
C. Batchelder
Ray
R. L. Batchelder
Caryl Ann
Alburnett
Mrs Donahue Hosts Dessert Bridge for Mrs Steul
Mrs Robert Donahue of 1620 Fifth Avenue SE entertained Wednesday with a dessert bridge in honor of Mrs E K Steul who departs next week for Madison Wisconsin. Prizes went to Mrs Steul and Mrs Leslie Buse with other attendees including Mesdames Philip Gaines Carl Helming Ray Moore Thomas Radloff and Ralph Whitlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Donahue
Fifth Avenue SE
E. K. Steul
Madison
Wis
Steul
Leslie Buse
Philip Gaines
Carl Helming
Ray Moore
Thomas Radloff
Ralph Whitlock
Miss M Melvina Svee trip covers 3800 miles
Miss Melvina Svee of Buffalo and Miss Alice Spevacek of Cedar Rapids traveled with Mr and Mrs John Svee, visiting Perth North Carolina Winnipeg Lake of the Woods region Lake Superior Sault Ste Marie Michigan Canada and returned to Cedar Rapids via Cleveland after a fifteen day trip. Svee will soon go to Buffalo to resume teaching duties at the state teachers college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Melvina Svee
Buffalo
Cedar Rapids
John Svee
Alice Spevaceck
Perth
N. C
Winnipeg
Lake of the Woods
Lake Superior
Sault Ste Marie
Michigan
Canada
Cleveland
Syeee
State Teachers College
Mrs Trachta Hosts Jolly Juniors In Barbara Bartlett Sendoff
Mrs William Trachta of Robins Road NE entertained the Jolly Juniors on Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Barbara Bartlett who departs soon for Dallas Texas. She has spent the summer with her grandmother Mrs Estelle Blackwood of Robins. Games were played and a gift was presented. Attendees included Maxine Kimes, Marjorie Schlantz, Celeste Hoover, Janice Trachta, Howard Miller, Dick Hoover, Gordon Emmons, Charles Maxfield, Frank McPherson, Jack Voyanovsky and Billy Trachta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Trachta
Robins Road
Jolly Juniors
Barbara Bartlett
Dallas
Tex
Estelle Blackwood
Robins
Miss Bartlett
Maxine Kimes
Marjorie Schlantz
Celeste Hoover
Janice Trachta
Howard Miller
Dick Hoover
Gordon Emmons
Charles Maxfield
Frank McPherson
Jack Voyanovsky
Billy Trachta
Pasadena Visitors Share Homes With Local Relatives
Mr and Mrs Alfred Mosier of Pasadena and her son Doyle visit relatives in the city staying with Arthur H Farr at 835 Second Street NW and Mrs Alla Fillenworth at 85 Seventh Avenue SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Mosier
Pasadena
Doyle
Mosier
Arthur H. Farr
Second Street
Alla Fillenworth
Seventh Avenue
Two Misses Kazimour and Jandl Plan East Coast Trip
The Misses Dorothy Kazimour and Mary Jandl left Saturday to visit Washington D C and New York City and plan to return September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Kazimour
Memorial Drive
Mary Jandl
Fifth Street
Washington, D. C
New York City
Roy Family Visit Stays With Chicago Guests
Spending several days with Mr and Mrs William W Roy at 213 Sixteenth Street SE are Mr and Mrs A L Roy their daughter Carol Evelyn and Miss Mary lyn Brown all of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Roy
Sixteenth Street SE
A. L. Roy
Carol Evelyn
Marilyn Brown
Chicago
Engagement of Mary Macek to Lyman Long Planned
Mr and Mrs Matt Macek announce the engagement of daughter Mary to Lyman W Long son of Mr and Mrs J W Long of Davis California. They plan to marry in September and reside in Avenal California where Long works for Bank of America. A misc shower honored Miss Jacek as she leaves for California to wed Mr Long. Bunco prizes went to Miss Maxyne Houser and Miss Macek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Macek
Outlook Drive
Mary
Lyman W Long
J. W. Long
Davis
Calif
Avenal
Long
Bank of America
Maxine
Lorrine Spencer
Jacek
California
Mr Long
Bunco
Maxyne Houser
Miss Macek
Melvin Robertson
Joseph Rozek
Lester Bezek
Emil Faltis
David Novak
Donald
Edwin Holets
Emil Nemec
L. W. Spencer
Frances Zuck
Helen Smetana
Viola Hole
Marriage of Maxine Byrl Huff to Leo Jay Stewart
Mrs Violet L Huff announces the marriage of her daughter Maxine Byrl to Leo Jay Stewart on Aug 3 at Alsace Lutheran Church near Harrisburg. Mrs Stewart visiting Cedar Rapids will move to Harrisburg with her husband in late October to set up home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet L. Huff
Twentyfirst
Maxine Byrl
Leo Jay Stewart
Marie Stewart
Harrisburg
Alsace Lutheran Church
Stewart
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Stewart
B and P W Women Plan Sunday Hike at Palisades Park
Members of the Business and Professional Women's club will hike Palisades-Kepler State Park on Sunday afternoon meeting at the lodge in Lower Palisades at 2. The health committee organized the outing and transport requests should call Virginia Hammill 9060 or Bertha Groves 2 7077. Mrs RP Tremel hosted a luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Continental Grill for her mother in law Mrs Elizabeth Tremel of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business and Professional Women's Club
Palisades-Kepler State Park
Lower Palisades
Virginia Hammill
Bertha Groves
RP. Tremel
Commonwealth Apartments
Continental Grill
Roosevelt Hotel
Elizabeth Tremel
Chicago
Fifteenth Kuhn reunion held at Bever Park pavilion
The fifteenth Kuhn reunion gathered Sunday in Bever Park’s large pavilion with family members from Mount Carroll TL Princeton IL Minneapolis and parts of Iowa present. Mrs Gertrude White and Mrs Hazel Hill of Aurora DI and Miss Edith Matteson of Darien Wis left Wednesday after visiting cousin C A Pope and Mrs Pope at 1840 Fourth Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuhn
Bever Park
Mount Carroll
Princeton
Minneapolis
Iowa
Gertrude White
Hazel Hill
Aurora
Picnic and meeting notices at Bever Park event
Members and families enjoyed games at Bever Park on Wednesday night. Palm Grove and the juniors have rented Maine Lodge Hall at 838 First Avenue East and will meet Monday night September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Park
Palm Grove
Maine Lodge
First Avenue E
Mounce Family Reunion Planned at Bever Park Pavilion
The descendants of Joseph and Christina Mounce will hold a reunion Sunday, Aug 27, at Bever Park Pavilion. Out of town attendees include Addie Mounce of Twin Falls Idaho and Mr and Mrs Everett Broades and their son Dougall of Sumrall Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Christina Mounce
Bever Park
Addie Mounce
Twin Falls
Ida
Everett Broades
Dougall
Sumrall
Karla Masaryk Club Meets at Mrs. Barta Home
Members gathered Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. F. W. Barta's residence 185 Twenty-first avenue SW to sew. The event included refreshments and a guest appearance by Mrs. Milo Naxera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karla Masaryk Club
F. W. Barta
Twenty-first Avenue SW
Milo Naxera
Moorcroft Family Visitors From Hollywood
Mrs Laura Moorcroft of Hollywood California visits son Ralph J Moorcroft and daughter in law Mrs James A Jacobs of Iowa City along with Mr Jacobs at 409 Gwendolyn Drive NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Moorcroft
Hollywood
Calif
Ralph J. Moorcroft
Moorcroft
Gwendolyn Drive
James A Jacobs
Mr. Jacobs
Iowa City
City Briefs And Personals In A Busy Week
FL A lodge No 106 will meet Friday at 8 p m in Sokol hall. The juvenile lodge will meet at 7. A Townsend club dance Friday at 845 p m in Odd Fellows hall 109 Second avenue A benefit chicken dinner at Bethel AME church 512 Sixth street SE this evening until 730 Mr and Mrs James Maloney 293 Johnson avenue NW returned Tuesday from Chicago where they attended a music festival Theft of a right front hub cap from a car on Third avenue SE between Fifth and Sixth streets SE between 6 and 830 pm Tuesday reported to police Wednesday afternoon by Marius Larson 632 Wilson avenue SW George Vogel 851 Fifteenth street SE reported to police Wednesday night a rug from a trailer valued at 35
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club
Odd Fellows Hall
Second Avenue
Bethel AM. E
Sixth Street
James Maloney
Johnson Avenue
Chicago
Third Avenue
Fifth and
Sixth Streets
Marius Larson
Wilson Avenue
George Vogel
Fifteenth Street
Stolen car found. two-vehicle crash on Second and Fifth
A Harvey Boots car reported stolen earlier in the week was located by Patrolman Burton at 5 45 p m Wednesday in front of Limback Lumber at 200 Third Street NE. An accident at Second Avenue and Fifth Street at 9 45 p m Wednesday involved William J Nezerka and Hubert Lamont with conflicting statements about the left turn that caused the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Boots
Wilson Avenue
Burton
Limback Lumber Company
Third Street
Second Avenue
Fifth Street
William J. Nezerka
Avenue
Hubert Lamont
Avenue NE
Nezerka
Lamont
Volunteers of America Heart Tag Sale Set for Aug 26
Permission granted for the Volunteers of America to hold their annual heart tag sale in Cedar Rapids on Saturday August 26. Founded by Ballington and Maud Booth the group runs homes for working girls and mothers left with dependent children. Local sponsorship by citizen representatives. Red heart tags sold for any contribution with headquarters in the Cedar Rapids city hall council room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volunteers of America
Cedar Rapids
Ballington
Maud Booth
Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board Picnic at Upper Palisades
About 100 people including members and guests attended the Cedar Rapids Real Estate board annual picnic at the Upper Palisades on Wednesday night. A lively brokers versus salesmen baseball game prefaced a long dinner table gathering continuing in the clearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
Picnic committee named for arrangements
The committee in charge of arrangements for the picnic includes William Breed C M Hatfield H W Toms George W Griffith G A Strickland and John Deaton.
Linn County Garden Exhibit at State Fair Des Moines
Linn county relief gardeners displayed an agricultural exhibit at the state fair in Des Moines. Assembled by county garden director E. S. Smith, the collection features a full range of garden products, many cans of fruit and vegetables, and an educational insect display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
E. S. Smith
Des Moines
Americans Warned To Leave Continent
Washington warned Americans in Great Britain France and Germany to return home as war approached Europe. Embassies in London Paris and Berlin issued similar messages urging all able citizens to evacuate promptly to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INL
Europe
United States
Great Britain
France
Germany
London
Paris
Berlin
Wisconsin Claims World’s Largest Swiss Cheese Factory
The Wisconsin feature notes the state boasting the world’s largest Swiss cheese factory. A separate AP item reports Chairman Dies asking whether the U S can seek recourse against foreign diplomats who meddle in domestic affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dies
Tex
House Committee On UN- American Affairs
Wisconsin
City Hall notes on Tubbs gas line pumps and ambulance radio control
City council approves Tubbs install three gas line pumps at proposed service station on Highway 30 west near city limits. Agreement gives city control over ambulance radio equipment following a licensing ruling. Also grants conduit for lighting at a filling station corner and approves Haegg Construction river front alley work costing $352.50 and $1,137 for reconditioning. An elephant reaches maturity at forty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J W Tubbs
Tubbs
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Ellingson
Pca Coffee
Byearsa
Kwikpak
Second Ave
Hunters
Mrs. Clark
Donahue
Trachta
ROYS
Mary Macek
Lyman W. Long
Manine Byrl Huff
P. W
R. P. Tremel
Kuun
C. A
Palm Grove No
Woodmen
Forest of Myrtle
Roosevelt
Coats
Roosevelt Dress Shop
H. Oransky
First Avenue East
Mrs. Moorcroft
FL. A
Sokol Hall
Luberger
Biigye
J Street
Twelfth Street
H Avenue
Maytag
Zenith
Frigidaire
Easy Payments
Maytag CO
2Nd Ave. SE
Tia
City Hall
Electric Motents
F Avenue
First Street NW
Haegg Construction Company
River Front
Third
Second Avenues
Thir Avenue
Higbee
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