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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1941
Page
10
Frank A. Werfield writes in The Gazette urging restraint after the Pearl Harbor attack. He argues wars are not won by attacking civilians and stresses democracy will prevail if the U S aids in restoring peace, order and justice.
Hollywood’s Lupe Velez, Mexican screen scamp, headlines fashion as she dons fringe dresses and bullfighter inspired outfits. The look blends dramatic screen persona with off screen elegance, featuring lemon yellow fringe gowns and a black bullfighter jacket paired with gold embroidery and a scarlet sash.
Cedar Rapids hosts a string of visitors from Pasadena Creston Madison Wis Panora Deephaven Minn Lake Forest Ill and Davenport as locals share meals and talk of war news. Guests include Mrs Gail Burck Mr Lieut Robert Lamson Mrs H Cedric Hahn and families plus Mr and Mrs Glenn Beneke Mrs George Dutton and Mrs James Douglas visiting relatives and former residents.
Ruth Marson daughter of Mr and Mrs John E Wvfarson will sing a featured part in Piernes The Children at Bethlehem at Ev Frances Shimer College Mt Ed Carroll Jr Sunday evening. Five students have solo parts as the glee club of 75 voices joins with Green Curtain dramatic club and dancing class members for the cantata.
Mrs S N Berry formerly of Cedar Rapids and recently of Los Angeles has bought a home and moved to Glendale California. The news came via Miss Nelle Erwin of 528 Vernon drive SE and lists 105 South Adams street as Mrs Berry’s address.
At Mrs. Spangler's tea room Pi Omicron sorority planned a Christmas dinner party for Tuesday December 16. Iota Epsilon members plus guests toured Community House with Miss Bender explaining its work. Fifteen Tyler school teachers organized a gift exchange and carols were sung at Mrs. Wurster's venue. Rebekah Cedar Staff Club held a Christmas dinner at Mrs. Ruth Dose's home with officers elected Ruth Getlin Adelia Middaugh Mrs Dose and Gladys Cox. Secret sisters exchanged gifts and guests retired staff members were honored with gifts. Next meeting set for January 19 at Mrs. Belehrad's home.
Twenty three business associates of McGladrey and Dunn will attend a kitchen shower in Mrs. Leon Svoboda’s home at 1523 N Street SW honoring Miss Rebecca Clements daughter of Mr and Mrs George G Clements of 1833 First Avenue E who will wed Vernon Victor on December 27 Co hostesses are Misses Wilma Russell Ina Jensen and Frances Lewis.
Mr and Mrs W H Tenney of 1732 Blake Boulevard SE returned Tuesday after a week visiting their son R W Tenney and his wife and their daughter Phyllis in Chicago.
Dorcas circle of the King's Daughters held a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. James H. Blackstone Jr. home 2207 Ridgeway Drive SE. Tea was served after the gathering and the group organized a Christmas basket project for the community.
Pattern 4943 offered in sizes small to large with fabric yardage listed for each size. Pattern 4944 available for children in sizes 4 to 12 with yardage for size 6. Send 15 cents per pattern or 30 cents for both to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY. Ten cents more buys the newest Pattern Book.
A public meeting to gauge reaction to a plan to bring current Broadway productions to Cedar Rapids will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel. About 30 interested residents are expected, with Henry Adrian of the Broadway Theater Association presenting the project and Harry W. Malm assisting connections.
Mrs Earl B Delzell of 1700 Grande Avenue SE will spend Thursday and Friday in Gladbrook visiting her mother Mrs Amanda Henry and sister Mrs Chan cey Allard. Both Mrs Henry and Mrs Allard will celebrate their birthdays Friday.
Gloria Frances Oberer in Northeast Minneapolis celebrated her tenth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Francis A. Oberer at 1503 Maplewood Drive NE. Guests included Rita Curran Nancy McGuire May Powers Marjorie Rink Jeanette Prout Rita Mallon Mary Ann Morrison Rita Vermeersch Phyllis Templeman Dorothy Varnum Joan Oswald Joan Doran Nancy Ellen Butterfield Margaret Ann Butterfield Thomas Campbell and Mary Janet Morrissey. Mrs. Charles Popper assisted Mrs. Oberer.
Mrs. F T Bauer of Iowa City attended the Cedar Rapids Dental auxiliary Christmas dinner at the Commonwealth tea room. Bridge prizes were awarded to Mesdames Bauer Don Ihrig A N Humiston and W F Naibert.
Beta Iota chapter initiated six pledges Monday evening at the Montrose hotel. Names include Doris Stine Dena Suntkin Berne Allen Ruth Morgan Bea Fiesler and Mary Baker. Dinner featured Christmas motif table settings and gifts exchanged with Berniece Monnahan in charge assisted by Dorothy Krumm and Maxine Bendorf.
Seventy members relatives and friends attended a Christmas party at Jackson school Monday evening. Bobcat pins were presented to Robert Blackwell Carol Smothers Norman Barnes of den 1 Sam Abraham of den 2 and Leo Delbridge of den 5. Santa Claus appeared with treats for the Cubs and all children present.
The Kappa Delta Mothers Club will host a Christmas party and luncheon for actives and pledges of the sorority in rooms at 1215 First Avenue East. All Kappa Delta mothers are invited to attend the luncheon and the following business meeting.
Tandakoda Camp Fire girls held a trail seekers dinner Tuesday at St. Pauls Methodist church. Martha Phillips was elected president and furnished table decorations for the rank requirement. Other officers include Esther Armstrong vice president Shirley Alderman secretary Norrine Fenner treasurer and Lois Machmer scribe. Christmas carols were practiced for the church ceremony next Tuesday.
Members of the E and W club enjoyed a dessert luncheon and bridge on Tuesday at Mrs. Ben Pohorsky home 858 A avenue NE. Mrs. J. E. McBride will host the group December 17 for a Christmas party.
Cedar Rapids residents planned social gatherings with Christmas table decor and gift exchanges. Mrs. Edward Breen hosted a Wednesday bridge club luncheon at 2523 E avenue NE with out-of-town guest Mrs. Donald M. Leonard of Grand Rapids, plus numerous local members. Another hostess, Mrs. M. J. Donnelly, hosted eight at 315 Nassau street SE. Mrs. Leonard H. Stark, visiting from Milwaukee, attended. Mrs. Harry E. Yaw will host eight at breakfast Thursday morning.
Mrs. Fred E. Collard hosted nine members at the L. A. L. club Christmas luncheon at 1919 Park Avenue SE. Gifts were exchanged.
Mrs Wallace Scheck Mrs J C Mahannah and Mrs E G Curry hosted a Tuesday luncheon for the Van Vechten guild at Peoples church. Twenty attended and joined in the gift exchange. The group voted to help a needy family at Christmas.
The Roosevelt P T A hosts an all day sewing session for the Red Cross at Mrs J Kauzlarich’s home 312 Highland Drive NW with a noon picnic lunch after which the monthly parent education topic is discussed. Edwin J Bruns spoke on travel in Mexico at the Van Buren P T A meeting. Pupils of 6A performed a Christmas play directed by Leona Burgert. Nanna Nelson led singing and Milo Heral sang carols with gifts exchanged.
A seven jewel lapel watch mimics a modern telephone with a dial face and a removable receiver. The novelty sits on smart jewelry counters and attracts attention for its clever design.
To make seedless jam, boil berries with a splash of water until soft, then press through a sieve to remove seeds. Measure the pulp and add sugar, typically equal parts pulp and sugar.
A large turnout is forecast for the South Side Civic club fifth annual banquet and sports program at C.S.P.S. hall with about 375 expected. John C. Reid toasts. Chester B. Myers to give welcome. Awards for 17 Cedar Rapids athletic leaders include trophies and medals. The program centers on All-Americans All with Prof. H J Thornton addressing growth of American unity.
Alicia Hart argues that home decor should reflect personal style and adaptability during shortages. She notes painters and buyers must balance utility and beauty, selecting colors and textiles that flatter individual hair and skin tones while offering flexible living arrangements.
Do not mix styles with personality in furnishings. Choose colors and materials that reflect you and plan from every angle before fall refurbishing. In a suburban yard a scientist found 1,402 insect varieties.
Richard Freestone, 21, of Cedar Rapids confessed to stealing two slot machines from a Des Moines country club. He paid a $20 fine in Marshalltown after arrest with the machines and $50 in dimes, charged with illegal possession of gambling devices.
In New York this year only one doping evidence surfaced across nearly 1300 races. The report notes a rare finding amid widespread competition, with authorities not detailing involved athletes or events.
Chile adopts benevolent neutrality in World War II era, declaring non-belligerent status for the United States and its allies and permitting full use of Chilean ports. The move signals potential strategic advantages given Chile’s Pacific coastline and strong navy, with Argentina aligning to fortify the Straits of Magellan.
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