Three Honored At Picnic Supper Party
A farewell picnic at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lick honored Mrs. Orie S. Imes, her husband Mr. Imes, and daughter Tucie as they plan a southern vacation with a Vera Cruz cruise and a Mexico Texas motor trip. Guest Lucille Reams of Cooperstown and Dr. Ruby S. Cummins of Los Angeles visited. Imes celebrated a birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lick
Twentieth Street
Orie S. Imes
Imes
Tucie
Vera Cruz
Mexico
Texas
Lucille Reams
Cooperstown
N. Y
Beulah de- Young
Ruby S. Cummins
Los Angeles
Lick
David W. Lehti
W. L. Dutton
Homer Carley
DeYoung
Bernice Hopper
Christmas party rounds up social groups in city homes
Midweek hostesses entertain as groups mark Yuletide with lunch, bridge, and gift exchanges. The Carey home hosts a Thursday afternoon bridge club with members including Mr and Mrs Howard Cherry and others. Other gatherings include a sewing club, the L A L club, and a luncheon at Mrs Hazel Ringer’s, with gifts exchanged and Christmas programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Carey
Grande Avenue SE
Howard Cherry
William L. Phipps
Amor H. Sargent
Frederick C. Fisher
S. W. Wilder
Charles S. Knox
James E. Blake
Lelia Johnson
Hazel Ringer
Washington Avenue SE
Walter J. Barngrover
George M. Bird
Frank F. Bates
Eugene B. Laurer
Carl D. Thomas
Harold J. Ross
George P. Witwer
L.A.L
H. F. Sundberg
Vernon Drive
George F. Miller
J. A. Yessler
Guy E. Hillier
C. O. Gray
Roland C. Wilson
Frank A. Beals
S. E. Coquillette
Fred E. Collard
Hans N. Boyson
Wayne Cerderman
Mount Vernon Avenue
Miss Grace Boston
Mesdames Bay Seipel
Clyde B. Meffert
Wayne Stookey
Albert Kryndberg
Sheldon Fillenworth
Edward Eaton
Carl Bowman
Fred Stanford
Merritt Morse
Eugene Baxter
Byron Bruner
Chapter II P. E. O. Meets With Mrs Curray
Chapter II of P. E. O. met Monday with Mrs. Roy E. Curray at 2200 Linden Drive SE. Mrs. Scott McIntyre was assistant hostess. A program of Christmas carols and readings followed by games was arranged by Mrs. Joseph Stenner, Mrs. R. W. Manatt and Mrs. Russell Knapp. Special guests were GM and Mrs. Glenn C. Haynes of Chapter BS Fort Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Curray
Linden Drive
Scott McIntyre
Joseph Stenner
R. W. Manatt
Russell Knapp
Glenn C. Haynes
Chapter BS
Fort Madison
Charlotte Helming Hosts Tenth Birthday Party
On her tenth birthday Wednesday afternoon Charlotte Helming daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl G Helming 369 Park terrace SE hosted a after school gathering with friends Esther Armstrong assisted with refreshments and a table decorated with two red tapers evergreen and red and silver Christmas balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Helming
Carl G. Helming
Park Terrace SE
Esther Armstrong
Charlotte
Betty Schwinn
Aileen Bugenstein
Barbara Carter
Barbara Wagner
Tuesday Study Club Christmas Party Hosted in SE City
Mrs. Guy Hillier hosted the Tuesday Study Club Christmas party at 2301 Mea Gowbrook Drive SE with Mrs. James Killian leading the program. Mrs. D E Kerr read The Christmas Story and Mrs. H F Sundberg read Dickens excerpts. Tea followed with Mrs. J A Yessler presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy ©. Hillier
Mea
Gowbrook Drive
James Killian
D. E. Kerr
H. F. Sundberg
J. A. Yessler
Edgar McNalls to spend Christmas in Miami
Mr and Mrs Edgar McNalls of 2055 Washington avenue SE will leave by motor on Thursday with their children Paul and Doris to spend the Christmas holidays in Miami Florida. They plan to return the first of the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar McNall
Washington Avenue
Paul
Doris
Miami
Fla
Mrs A A Taylor Hosts Cedar Rapids Bridge Club
Mrs Arthur A Taylor of 1720 Second Avenue SE entertained eight members of her bridge club at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Arthur A. Taylor
Second Avenue SE
Aunt Het Sets Bargain Day at Beauty Shop
Aunt Het jokes about visiting a beauty shop for a bargain day to settle social debts without finding anyone at home, reflecting a lighthearted rural humor tone.
Dinner group to meet at Roosevelt hotel for Christmas party
Eight members of a dinner group will meet Wednesday evening in the grill of the Roosevelt hotel and then proceed to Mrs. E. B. McConkie's home at 2407 First Avenue East for a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hotel
E. B. McConkie
First Avenue E
Three Leave Wednesday on Southern Trip
Harold R. Trewin Horace G. Hedges and Robert S. Cook departed Wednesday for a ten day journey through Texas and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Trewin
Horace G. Hedges
Robert S. Cook
Texas
Louisiana
Mrs Booth Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon at Park Avenue Home
Mrs. R. C. Booth of 1606 Park Avenue SE entertained her bridge club with a luncheon and afternoon of bridge at her residence Wednesday, inviting members to join in the games and social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Booth
Park Avenue SE
Bridge Club
Cedar Chapter Elects New Officers at Masonic Hall
Mrs Agnes Horak and John Heaton were elected worthy patron and associate patron of Cedar chapter No 184 OES at a Tuesday meeting. They succeed Mrs Ruth Turner and J Reid Watson. New officers include Mrs Linda Schweitzer associate matron Harry Chambers associate patron Miss Frances Butcher secretary Mrs Bess Novotny treasurer Mrs Mabel Paxton conductor and Mrs Mildred Stucker associate conductress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Horak
John Heaton
Cedar Chapter
O.E.S
Masonic Hall
Ruth Turner
J. Reid Watson
Linda Schweitzer
Harry Chambers
Frances Butcher
Bess Novotny
Mabel Paxton
Mildred Stucker
Dental Auxiliary Christmas Party Highlights and Winners
Members of the Dental Auxiliary gathered for a Christmas dinner and bridge party at the Commonwealth Tea Room Monday evening. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Frank Benesh Leo G Severn John Kelly J W Altfillisch and Richard Naibert with Mrs Charles Huber as chairwoman assisted by Mrs J C Stanton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dental Auxiliary
Commonwealth Tea Room
Frank Benesh
Leo G. Severn
John Kelly
J. W. Altfillisch
Richard Naibert
Charles Huber
J. C. Stanton
Kalous Host Surprise Party For Frank Shimek Birthday
Mr and Mrs George A Kalous entertained Sunday evening at a surprise party honoring Frank J Shimek on his birthday. Games were played. Those present included Carolyn Ross Betty Ann Blecher Frank Stoklasa Edna Kalous Bob Mollumby Helen Terpkosh Margaret Terpkosh Bob McBride Elizabeth Blazek Carl Moore Mr and Mrs Edwin Buresh Mr and Mrs Lee Salat and Carol Ann and Mr and Mrs Frank Coover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Kalous
Avenue NE
Frank J. Shimek
Carolyn Ross
Betty Ann Blecher
Frank Stoklasa
Edna Kalous
Bob Mollumby
Helen Terpkosh
Margaret Terpkosh
Bob McBride
Elizabeth Blazek
Carl Moore
Edwin Buresh
Lee Salat
Carol Ann
Frank Coover
Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Joseph Nemec at Home
A surprise birthday party honored Mrs. Joseph Nemec Sunday at her home 221 Sixteenth Street NE. Pinochle prizes went to William Popek and Mrs. Al Zrudsky. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Teply, Mr. and Mrs. William Popek, Mr. and Mrs. Al Zrudsky, and Dr. Joseph Nemec.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nemec
Sixteenth Street
William Popek
al Zrudsky
Frank Teply
Ernbergers Honored at New Home Housewarming Party
Mr and Mrs John Ernberger were feted Saturday at their new address 2100 L street SW with pinochle and 500 games. Refreshments came from Mrs Louis Jakubec and Mrs Howard Dicus as guests including L L Trout Jakubec Frank Ernberger William Brown Lester Melichar William Hanna Heinie Groth Harold Kolda Edward Watkins Ted Ford John Hamilton and Frank Havlicek attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ernberger
L Street
Louis Jakubec
Howard Dicus
L. L. Trout
Frank Ernberger
William Brown
Lester Melichar
William Hanna
Heinie Groth
Harold Kolda
Edward Watkins
Ted Ford
John Hamilton
Frank Havlicek
Cultus Club to Meet for Dessert Luncheon
The Cultus club will meet with Mrs. P. J. Flanders at 2005 Mount Vernon avenue SE on Thursday at 1 30 p.m. for a dessert luncheon and a gift exchange. Mrs. T. B. Yuill will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cultus Club
P. J. Flanders
Mount Vernon Avenue SE
T. B. Yuill
Pre-Nuptial Events Honor Miss Snyder
Preparations for Miss Alice Snyder bride elect of Neil A. Thompson continue with two pre nuptial gatherings. On Wednesday afternoon Miss Lydia Ann Courtright hosted a luncheon and bridge at Cedar Rapids Country Club, while this evening Mrs. William S. Wherry II entertained at her First Avenue home for the guests to present kitchen gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Snyder
Neil A. Thompson
Miss Snyder
Ralph A. Snyder
Blake Boulevard
Lydia Ann Courtright
Fifth Avenue
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Bridge
William S. Wherry II
First Avenue E
William G. Isom
Courtright
Harold Kolar
Ellen Snyder
Nancy Shields
League of Women Voters Holds General Meeting at Montrose
The League of Women Voters general meeting took place Tuesday at the Montrose hotel after a board meeting and luncheon. Mrs J P Mills presided and gave a Christmas message. Mrs H L Haase led a program on women’s legal status and rural conditions, with focus on jury duties. study groups will pause until January under Miss Bernice Toms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Montrose Hotel
J. P. Mills
Mills
H. L. Haase
Department of Government and
Bernice Toms
Department of Government and Education
Navy Mothers Club Meeting Election Plans Christmas Party
Navy Mothers club Chapter No. 32 will meet at 7 30 p m Friday in the Glow room of the Gas company. Election of officers will be held and plans for a Christmas party will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Mothers Club
Gas Company
Alice Korteling Guild Meets at Dunlap Home
Central Park Presbyterian Church members met at 1102 Elmhurst Drive NE for a Monday evening program led by president Mrs. Don Morgan. The session included devotions on Navajo Indians in Arizona by Mrs. Leo Geesaman, a prayer by Mrs. R. J. Lubbock, vocal solos by Jean Dunlap, and a piano duet with Jean Dunlap and Mrs. Karl Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Korteling
Ganado
Ariz
George Hanry
Clyde Peremsky
Leon Platner
Mildred Siler
Credit Women's Breakfast Club Hosts Christmas Party
Thirty five members of the Credit Women's Breakfast club met Wednesday at the Lafayette for a Christmas party. Decorations featured a tree. Fred Fluegel acted as Santa Claus for a toy gift exchange, with items to be sent to the Sunshine Mission, plus a groceries basket. Miss Vivian Shakespeare led carol singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Credit Women’s Breakfast Club
The
Lafayette
Fred Fluegel
Santa Claus
Sunshine Mission
Vivian ‘Shakespeare
Syr-Amettes Elect Officers For January Installation
The Syr-Amettes met at Miss Lucille Risk's home on Ellis Boulevard NW and elected Lucille Risk as president Selma Haddy as vice president Emaline Risk as secretary Lorraine Farah as treasurer Mary Haddy as reporter and Bertha Abodeely as officer for the installation ceremonies to be held in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syr-Amettes
Lucille Risk
Ellis Boulevard
Selma Haddy
Emaline Risk
Lorraine Farah
Mary Haddy
Bertha Abodeely
Mrs Nandell Hosts Daughter Carol Jane Sixth Birthday
Mrs Ralph Nandell hosted a birthday gathering at 910 Avenue NW on Monday afternoon for her daughter Carol Jane celebrating her sixth birthday. Attendees included Rosalee Bargstrom Johnny Reeves Earl Reeves Joan Vosimek Richard Gorton Joan Lutrell Kathaleen Lutrell Clarence Shaffer Patricia Mae Nandell and the guest of honor's grandmother Mrs Bert Cane of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Nandell
910
Avenue NW
Carol Jane
Rosalee Bargstrom
Johnny Reeves
Earl Reeves
Joan Vosimek
Richard Gorton
Joan Lutrell
Kathaleen Lutrell
Clarence Shaffer
Patricia Mae Nandell
Bert Cane
Marion
Youth Temperance Council Meets at Paul Brooks Home
The Youth Temperance council met Monday evening at 1320 Third Street NW. Gale Wisely led devotions and Ralph Lawrence conducted the lesson. Paul Brooks Vera Drake and Gale Wisely reviewed Gazette articles on Our Government. After study period, games were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Temperance Council
Paul Brooks
Third Street NW
Gale
Ralph Lawrence
Vera Drake
The
Gazette
Birthday Dinner Honoring Teddy Nelson Celebrated at Home
Mrs. Al T. Nelson hosted Teddy Nelsons second birthday at 1515 Eighth Street SW. Guests included Mary Gutknecht Mrs. O H Lundquist Aleda John Joan Mrs. David Mitchell and David Jr. Evening dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. C O Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al T. Nelson
Eighth Street
Teddy
Mary Gutknecht
O. H. Lundquist
Aleda
John
Joan
David Mitchell
David, Jr
C. O. Nelson
Mizpah circle picnic and Christmas party planned
Members of Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters will meet at the Bungalow of the Electric Light and Power company for a picnic supper Friday at 6 p.m. Mrs. L. R. Buffington will be hostess. The business meeting and Bible study will be followed by a Christmas party and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah Circle of the
King’s Daughters
The
Electric Light and Power Company
L. R. Buffington
Housewarming Honors Mr. and Mrs. Boardman at New Home
Sunday evening celebration honors Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Boardman at their Grande avenue SE residence with hostessing by Mrs. H. J. Lindahl and Mrs. J. Frederikson. Twelve couples attended the housewarming event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Boardman
Grande Avenue SE
H. J. Lindahl
J. Frederikson
Railway Employes Christmas Party Planned Tonight
The Association of Railway Employes will hold a Christmas party at 7 30 in the Glow room of the Gas company. Santa Claus will distribute treats to the children and there will be a program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Association of Railway Employes
Santa Claus
P T A Meets with Music and Talks at Polk and Cleveland
The Cleveland P T A met with 60 members chaired by Mrs Hubert Kaplan. Program included Christmas carols led by Mrs Wayne Basler, magazine purchases for the school, treats, a student musical, and Dr David I Berger of Coe College on Christian home training. Polk school P T A with 166 members enjoyed music and folk dances, readings, and a tea hosted by Mrs Don Seeger and Mrs L Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland P. T. A
Hubert Kaplan
Wayne Basler
Alice Mae Ottilie
H. N. Steele
Lyle Finefield
S. M. Ford
Hogan
David I. Berger
Coe College
Bernice Wechsler
D. B. Alderman
Harold Drew
M. M. Rasmussen
Polk School
Charlotte Towner
Richard Houseman
Leona Miller
Arthur Hartley
Shirley Clark
Vernie Lee Martin
Marie Tristan
Leonard
Smetana
Harold Smith
Polk
Camp Fire Sponsor Association
Hunter
Don Seeger
Winifred Murray
Coe
Wilma Wykle
Mothers Chorus
L. Jacobs
Fourth Grade Tea Held by Mothers Group Leaders
Mesdames Lowell Steele E D Holvenstot Fred Staford and Rex Conn assisted the mothers of fourth grade pupils. Miss Clara Johnson and Miss Eleanor Kelly presided at the tea table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Steele
E D. Holvenstot
Fred Staford
Rex Conn
Clara Johnson
Eleanor Kelly
Girdler Urges Steel Profits for National Defense Aid
New York political figure Tom Girdler argues that steel industry profits are essential to finance research, invention, and development for a strong national defense. He asserts existing insurance and profit levels fund defense readiness and urges fair profits to continue aiding defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Girdler
Knudsen urges action over talk to fix auto problems
Houston quoted motor maker William S. Knudsen says more quiet work and less excitement could move things forward, arguing for practical fixes over chatter to straighten out current automotive issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
William S. Knudsen
Cyclist Bruised When Bike Struck By Car
Peter Rogona aged 60 of 217 Eighth Avenue SW was bruised in a bicycle collision at First Avenue and Third Street W at 5 05 p m Tuesday. The car was driven by 22 year old D E Wagner of 112 Second Street NW who stopped at a stop sign on Third Street and then pulled into Rogona who rode west on First Avenue. Rogona refused aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rogona
Eighth Avenue
D. E. Wagner
Second Street
First Avenue
Third Street
Wagner
Rogona
Why blue birds look blue
The text explains that blue feathers are not truly blue but contain a brown pigment inside a horny coating. Beneath this coating lies a layer of cones acting as prisms which refract and modify the pigment to produce the blue appearance.
War prophecy from Rep Hamilton Fish on Europe conflict
Evanston Illinois congressman Hamilton Fish warns that a two year European war will yield communism as the sole real winner ready to seize power as the fighting ends. He frames the conflict as a strategic failure for Western democracies and a rise of communist influence in postwar Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston, Ill
Hamilton Fish
Europe
Princeton President Dodds on Education Quality Over Quantity
New York report quotes Princeton President Harold W. Dodds asserting individuals can be educated but not the mass. He warns against confusing quantity with quality in education policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harold W. Dodds
Princeton
Finland to Place U S Orders Soon
Washington reports Finland will draw on its $10 million credit next week to place orders for wheat, cotton and cottonseed oil cake. The purchases will be made by the Finnish American Trading Corporation created to use credit from the export import bank and the reconstruction finance corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Finland
Fur trade hides true fur names in nine of ten sales
A statistic shows that 90 percent of U S fur sales are marketed under aliases rather than the genuine names of the furs. The finding highlights deceptive labeling within the fur industry and potential consumer confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Linn County Red Cross Roll Call Reaches Record
The Linn County chapter of the American Red Cross reports 7 852 memberships in its annual roll call led by Harry O. Cutler. This exceeds the goal of 6 900 and tops the postwar high by about 1 500, accounting for 9.54 percent of Linn county's population. Cedar Rapids is noted for its strong standing in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
American Red Cross
Harry O. Cutler
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Metta A. Burd
Oven Fire Devastates Lingayen Town
Fire started from a bakery oven and swept Lingayen Pangasinan destroying scores of houses leaving over 1000 homeless. The blaze occurred on Wednesday and caused widespread property loss across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lingayen
P. I
Pangasinan
Brosh Organization Offers Flexible Funeral Plans
A woman asks how families with limited means can afford a fitting service. Funeral directors, including the Brosh Chapel, provide arrangements to suit a family's need and honor a loved one, with terms available when necessity dictates. Brosh Chapel Telephone is 28837.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brosh
Brosh Chapel
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NEA Service. Inc. TM. Rec
U.S. Pat. Ofp
Mrs. Curray
Edgar McNalls
A. A. Taylor
S. Arrid
American Institute of Laundering
Arrid
McKabe
DOWS
Roosevelt
Frank Shimek
Ernbergers
Snyder
Alice Korteling Guild
Credit Women’s Club
Youth Temperance
Teddy Nelson
Mizpah Circle
Boardmans
P.T.A. Meetings
Cleveland
International News Service
Milan
U. S
Canton Cafe
3Rd Ave
Dolly's
Petersham
Jingle Bell Mi
Dods
Dolly
Second Ave. SE
Casarde
Linn Red Cross
Mary Morris
Hollywood
Skinner
Jean Joyce
Hime
Killian’s
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