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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1941

Page

2

Christmas Social Calendar Crowded With Parties And Dinners

The Christmas social scene features the White Cross Charity ball in the Crystal ballroom at the Montrose hotel and the Mt. Mercy Alumnae ball in the same room. Local hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Lumir Severa at a reading club picnic, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bever at a buffet supper, and Mrs. Harvey C. McClary hosting visitors from Fort Collins and Washington, D. C. A birthday dinner honors Richard R. Proctor with attendees listed. Additional gatherings involve Lt. Gov. Bourke B. Hickenlooper and other local residents at festive dinners and suppers across SE areas.

White Cross Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Mt. Mercy Lumir Severa Blake Boulevard James D. Bever Park Terrace Bever James L. Bever Bever Avenue Harvey C. McClary Pickwick Club Roosevelt Hotel Richard Joseph Preston, Jr Fort Collins Colo John H. Heiney Washington, D. C E. P. Boynton Charles H. Proctor B Avenue NE Richard R. Proctor Richard Proctor Edward Breen Rothwell D. Proctor Bill Corey, Jr Johnson C. Greedy Peter L. Topic LaCompte Topic Everett Chandler Memorial Drive Henry Kadgihn Iowa

Kubias Family Hosts Christmas Week Guests

Mr and Mrs Charles Kubias of 209 ec street drive SE host family and guests at the Yale dinner including their son C Robert Kubias of Chicago their daughter Donna Karen and Mrs Kubias sister Miss Joan Rehnterg of Oak Park Ill Also present are Mrs Kubias mother Mrs lary Kubias of Cedar Rapids and son Richard W. plus other relatives in a festive gathering.

Charles Kubias Ec Street Drive C. Robert Kubias Chicago Charles T. Hickok Fifth Avenue SE James L. Turnbull Camp Wolters Tex Camp Forrest Tenn Mary Ann Turnbull Hickok Captain Turnbull Nettie Turnbull Betas Eliza Merrill Hickok David H. Barry Birmingham Ala Sidney M. Boyden Oak Park Ill Dorothy V. Morehead Pewaukee Wis H. L. Morehead Sixteenth Street Morehead Mark Rhea Louisville, Y

Cedar Rapids Boat Club Hosts Christmas Party

The Cedar Rapids Boat Club entertained 70 members and families Sunday at the clubhouse. After dinner gifts were exchanged and gifts given to the children. Movies were shown by Joe Estes and arrangements were led by Charles Milhulka assisted by Estes, Guy Carlton, and auxiliary members.

Cedar Rapids Boat Club Joe Estes Charles Milhulka Mr. Estes Guy Carlton

Russell Guide Co Works Dinner at Amana

Thirty four employer and friends of the Russell Guide company attended a Christmas dinner at the Ox Yoke inn in Amana. Jesse Burgess, departing employee, received a gift during the event.

Russell Guide Company Ox Yoke Inn Amana Jesse Burgess

Kadacio Camp Fire Girls Host Christmas Party

Mrs. Arthur Norman guardian of Kadacio Camp Fire group entertained ten girls at a Christmas party Monday evening. Games and an exchange of presents highlighted the event.

Arthur Norman Ninth Street Kadacio Camp Fire Group

Margy Fleener and Jack Tewalt Wed at Church

Miss Margy Fleener daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Fleener and Jack Tewalt son of Mr and Mrs Perle Tewalt exchanged vows at a 4 pm ceremony Sunday in the United Brethren church. Rev W Z Henline officiated with Milo Runkle at the piano and Opal Van Antwerp singing. The couple will reside at 609 Avenue NE.

Margy Fleener Thomas Fleener Center Point Road Jack Tewalt Perle Tewalt Avenue United Brethren Church W. Z. Henline Milo Runkle Opal van Antwerp Evelyn Tewalt William Caldwell Melvin Stone Frank Fulkerson James Fleener Camp Claiborne Mr. Tewalt Washington High School Los Angeles Baker Shoe Store Tewart Vail High School Meg Drug Company A Avenue

Stevan Mowrey Celebrates Ninth Birthday Party

Stevan Mowrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Mowrey, hosted eight friends at a Tuesday birthday party. The group gathered at the family home on Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE before attending a theater outing.

Stevan Mowrey Harold R. Mowrey Twenty-fifth Street Drive Mowrey

Delta Theta Chi Christmas Party Observed by Many

Delta Theta Chi held its annual Christmas party Monday night at 2410 Ellis boulevard NW. Games and gift exchange preceded a midnight lunch. Guests included Valerie Konecny Virginia Miner and several local members and friends from West Branch and area.

Delta Theta Chi Charles L. Bodine Ellis Boulevard Valerie Konecny Virginia Miner Robert M. L. Johnson Owen Hardendorf Fern Welch Charlotte Wing Alma Womacka Ruth Buresh Grace Wenger Cleda Schaefer Ann Severa Robbie Kuhn Emma Petrusch Dorothy Kemp Alberta Johnson George Sturtz Howard Pettit Otto Reimer George Taylor Ernest Mickel Richard Kinsey West Branch

Clendenins To Dine In Cedar Rapids For Christmas

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Clendenin of Colfax Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Clendenin of Saginaw Michigan plan Christmas dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pozek at 372 Twentieth Street SE Cedar Rapids. They will stay overnight at Mr. and Mrs. George Pierce 117 Tenth Street SW Christmas Eve.

R. G. Clendenin Colfax Wash Cedar Rapids Harold Clendenin Saginaw Mich Louis Pozek Twentieth Street George Pierce Tenth Street

Miss Irene Mehme and Miss Lorraine Head to Washington for Christmas

Miss Irene Mehme of 1039 Third Avenue SE and Miss Lorraine, from 1127 Ellis Boulevard, plan a Christmas week trip to Washington DC that begins Tuesday. They travel for holiday leisure and visit the nation’s capital.

Irene Mehme Third Avenue SE Lorraine Ellis Boulevard Washington, DC

Gordon Fennell Co. Christmas Dinner Planned at Roosevelt

Gordon Fennell Co. will host its annual officers and employees Christmas dinner Tuesday evening at the Roosevelt hotel. The event gathers company leadership and staff for a festive evening.

Gordon Fennell Company Roosevelt Hotel

Boazs to Visit Relatives in Lincoln and Omaha Neb

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Boaz of 253 Twelfth Street NW will leave Wednesday to visit relatives in Lincoln Nebraska and Omaha. They will return Sunday.

MR. and Mrs. Boaz Nebraska Robert E. Boaz Twelfth Street Lincoln Neb Omaha

Anakiksin Camp Fire Dinner Held At Mansfield Home

Members of the Anakiksin Camp Fire group gathered Monday for a dinner at Virginia Mansfield's home 350 Nineteenth Street SE. Hosts included Virginia Jo Fran Kouba Lila Marie French and Nancy Woggenthaler. Attendees traded gifts and contributed to a Christmas basket.

Anakiksin Fire Makers Virginia Mansfield Nineteenth Street Virginia Jo Fran Kouba Lila Marie French Nancy Woggenthaler

Dinner honors Captains Simon on Fort Huachuca route home

Mr and Mrs Frank V Slezak 1506 Fifth Avenue SE entertained at dinner Saturday honoring their nephew Captain Simon of Fort Huachuca Arizona en route home from Chicago. Guests included his grandmother Mrs Joseph Simon Mrs Anna Janousek and Mr and Mrs James Cellan.

Frank V. Slezak Fifth Avenue SE Capt Aines Simon Fort Huachuck, Ariz Chicago Joseph Simon Anna Janousek James Cellan

Eve Dance at Y W C A Promises Evening Music

Ai emall to the Y Ette groups of the city will be Tuesday December 30 at the Y W C A. Music for dancing will begin at 8 30 P M and continue until 11 30.

Aiemall Y.W.C.A

Cedar View Club Christmas Party For Children

Cedar View Country club hosted the annual Christmas party for members and friends. Judd Dean and Miss Charlotte Hubbard of the city playground commission led games and a colored cartoon, with Santa Claus distributing candy nuts and popcorn balls. Entertainment committee members included Francis Anton Donald B. Herring Arthur Beeney M. B. Trumbull and Mrs. Gertrude Myers.

Cedar View Country Club Judd Dean Charlotte Hubbard City Playground Commission Santa Claus Cedar View Club Francis Anton Donald B. Herring Arthur Beeney M. B. Trumbull Gertrude Myers

Verne Jeffrey Hosts Pupil Christmas Party

Verne R. Jeffrey held a Christmas party for piano and piano accordion pupils at his home 1941 Grande Avenue SE. Attendees included William Wratten Jane Blake Joan Trowbridge Phyllis Tempelman Mary Janet ta and many others.

Verne R. Jeffrey Grande Avenue SE William Wratten Jane Blake Joan Trowbridge Phyllis Tempelman Mary Janetta Joan Kadlee Patty Smith Rex Reflin Rosemary Cooper Dona Cifstrom Martha Miller Marjorie Halin Louise Blaul Virginia White Frances Marshall Marie Louise Marshall Ann Meek Joyce Libal Janet Haig Marybel Killian Judy Boynton Dick Nelson Bonnie Ann Smith Joan Gabriel Harry Stewart Janet Stewart Greta Lee Hanson Sally Ann Carringer Catherine Christianson R. Dwaine Minor Earl Yanecek Warren Traxel Gretchen Figge Joan Jones Teddy Todd Betty Hillbrunner Uinevere Cantonwine Darlene Neprash

Hortons Move to Crescent Street Home

Mr and Mrs R J Horton and their son John moved Monday to 124 Crescent Street SE formerly of 1834 First Avenue E They will leave Wednesday for St Louis to be Christmas guests of Mr Hortons brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs A J Horton

R. J. Horton First Avenue E John Crescent Street SE Hortons St. Louis Mr. Horton A. J. Horton Robert T. Lubbock B Avenue NW C. Arthur Nissan, Jr Los Angeles Mary Louise Lynott Chicago J. H. Lynott Fourth Avenue SE Daniel Samuel J. H. Treichter Nineteenth Street Treichler Clyde Williams Ames Dorothy Doolittle Western Reserve University Cleveland C. M. Doolittle Twenty-fifth Street Drive

Palmer Family Visits St Louis Return After Ames Trip

Mr and Mrs John F Palmer of St Louis and their daughter Marjory stayed a week at the J Frank Palmer home 3536 Center Point road NE and returned home Sunday Mr Palmer went to Ames for Iowa State College commencement to receive his Ph D degree in chemistry He is a research chemist with Monsants Chemical company of St Louis

John F. Palmer St. Louis Marjory J. Frank Palmer Center Point Road Palmer Ames Iowa State College Monsants Chemical Company

Fraternal Group Holds Yale Party at Montrose Hotel

Supreme officers and office employees of the Western Bohemian Fraternal association held their annual Christmas party Monday in the State suite of the Montrose hotel. Attendees included Charles C. Cacek John V. Rompotl Joseph Rejman M L Hromadka Dr Thomas F Suchomel Libbie Melsha Charles H Vyskocil Lillian Samek Otto Novak Martha Zemlicka Frank J Kindl Milton Valenta Jerry Drahovzal Leona Janesovsky Esther Lippert.

Western Bohemian Fraternal Association Montrose Hotel Charles C. Cacek John V. Rompotl Joseph Rejman M. L. Hromadka Thomas F. Suchomel Libbie Melsha Charles H. Vyskocil Lillian Samek Otto Novak Martha Zemlicka Frank J. Kindl Milton Valenta Jerry Drahovzal Leona Janesovsky Esther Lippert

LaVonne Shallenberger Celebrates Seventeenth Birthday

Mr and Mrs Charles Jansson hosted a surprise party Saturday for their daughter LaVonne Shallenberger on her seventeenth birthday Guests joined in dancing and a buffet supper with attendees including Helen Callahan Patricia Callahan Betty Tomlinson Ellen Bacher Marie Sutcliffe Lelia Voelker Neil Richardson Roscoe Paulson Louis Jedlicka Danny Montague Duane Thompson and Bruce Ingels.

Charles Jansson Fifteenth Street SE LaVonne Shallenberger Helen Patricia Callahan Betty Tomlinson Ellen Bacher Marie Sutcliffe Lelia Voelker Neil Richardson Roscoe Paulson Louis Jedlicka Danny Montague Duane Thompson Bruce Ingels

Adamses Return From Texas Visit After Son Receives Commission

Mr and Mrs Fenton W Adams of 517 Longwood Drive NE returned Saturday from Victoria Texas where they visited their son Robert M Adams as he received his commission as second lieutenant in the air corps They also visited Randolph Field and the air base at Corpus Christi Texas.

Fenton W. Adams Longwood Drive Victoria Tex Robert M. Adams Air Corps

Stewardship Class Goes Caroling in Brethren Church

The Stewardship class of the Church of the Brethren caroled at five homes on Monday then gathered at the church for a chili supper and games. Attendees included Donald Burgess, Bob Long, Clifford Netolicky, Donald Neto Whi ate Skemine, Wheland, Ina Belle Long, Ber y White, Bertha Hanshaw, Darlene Boyd, and Darlene Buehler.

Church of the Brethren Donald Burgess Bob Long Clifford Netolicky Donald Neto Skemine Sise m » Wheland Ina Belle Long Bery White Bertha Hanshaw Darlene Boyd Darlene Buehler

Jolly Neighbors Club Bunco Party Held at Hooker Home

The Ralph Hooker residence at 1601 C avenue NE hosted a Jolly Neighbors club party on Saturday evening. Prizes went to Lester Scott Donald Scott Harry Quimby Robert Quimby Mrs. Glen Johnson Mrs. Ray Hines Miss Virginia O Brian and Miss Helen Scott. Mrs. Hines will host the group January 8 at her home 202 Se All Street Drive SE at p.m.

Ralph Hooker C Avenue NE Jolly Neighbors Club Bunco Lester Scott Donald Scott Harry Quimby Robert Quimby Glen Johnson Ray Hines Virginia O'Brian Helen Scott

Send In Notices Early This Week

Notices are requested to send in their Sunday notices at once as part of a timely public notice initiative.

Numerous Out-of-Town Guests Spend Yale Holiday in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids hosts welcome a stream of visitors for the Yale holiday. Local residents entertain relatives and friends from Chicago New York Birmingham Oak Park and Los Angeles with departures planned after New Year.

Ada Margaret Stoflet to Visit Parents for Christmas

Miss Ada Margaret Stoflet of Washington DC will arrive Wednesday afternoon to spend Christmas day with her parents Mr and Mrs Davie Stoflet at 1703 First Avenue West. She will return to Washington Saturday.

Ada Margaret Stoflet Washington D. C Davie Stoflet First Avenue Miss Stoflet

Tapawingo Camp Fire Holds Christmas Party

The Tapawingo Camp Fire group held a Saturday Christmas party at Mrs. J. E. Denton’s home at 1845 Revenue NE. After games and a gift exchange, the group joined other Camp Fire girls in caroling around the city.

Tapawingo J. E. Denton

Miss Adeline Jandi Leaves for Aberdeen Visit

Miss Adeline Jandi of 1237 Fifth Street SE departed Sunday for Aberdeen Maryland to visit friends and is expected to return this weekend.

Adeline Jandi Fifth Street Aberdeen

Nurses Aides Sought by Red Cross Committee

Women 18 to 50 with high school education and fitness urged to apply for Red Cross nurses aide training. Interview sessions in room 209 federal building Monday Wednesday and Friday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mrs. Irvin L. Huffman chairs the committee. Training aims to support professional nurses with both day and night classes displayed at 315 First Ave.

Red Cross Irvin L. Huffman Federal Building The Huffman First Ave

Russia Holds Important Place in British U S Washington Conferences

United Press dispatch argues Russia’s role in Allied strategy is central as Washington hosts preliminary talks on unified effort. It notes Russia’s Far Eastern force buildup, potential entry against Japan, lend lease leverage, and Moscow naming Marshal Vorishnov to command Far Eastern troops amid looming decisions.

Russia U.S Washington Hitler Britain Spain Africa Turkey London Japan United States Germany West Churchill China Netherlands United Board of Strategy Manchukuan Vladivostok Oon Moscow Klementi Vorishnov Leningrad Radio Far East

Navy Allows College Sophomores to Enlist for Flying

The navy plans to boost pilot training to 2500 monthly in the naval reserve. College sophomores may enlist now and defer until year end if authorities expect sufficient credits. Juniors and seniors may enlist and be called to active duty after the school year. Sophomores failing to earn credits face transfer to a different class and compulsory duty. Navy recruiting office in the federal building offers flight training information and is open 24 hours.

Navy Naval Reserve M. C. Madson Cedar Rapids Madson Navy Recruiting Office Federal

Youth Struck By Car on D Avenue NE

Richard Vogel 17 son of Fred M Vogel of 2328 D avenue NE suffered bruises and shock Monday after being struck by a car driven by Albert Schenken 40 Marion. Vogel was taken to Mercy hospital by Ambulance Service. His Tuesday condition was regarded as fairly good. Schenken told police he was

Richard Vogel Fred M. Vogel D Avenue Albert Schenken Marion Vogel Mercy Hospital Schenken

Santa Ana Quake Rattles City Streets

A light earthquake shaken Santa Ana California rattled bells and holiday displays as residents felt the tremor in the festive season. Emergency crews reported no major damage or injuries and urged calm while assessments continue.

Ordnance Material Inspectors Sought by Federal Government

The civil service commission reports seven ordnance material inspector classifications available in Chicago and Detroit with annual salaries from 1 260 to 2600 dollars. Applications are accepted until further notice, with Walter C Anawalt at the post office handling blanks and details.

Civil Service Commission Walter C. Anawalt Civil Service Examination Board Chicago Detroit Anawalt

Abandons Auto On Railroad Track As Streamliner Approaches

Ronald Lyon a 16 year old of 916 Eighth avenue SE abandoned his stalled car on the North Western railroad tracks on Second avenue SW as the westbound City of Portland streamliner approached. The train swept past and pushed the car off the rails.

Ronald Lyon Eighth Avenue SE Second Avenue North Western Railroad City of

Guard Appointed At Federal Building

Frank McCarthy of 1221 First Avenue SE has been named temporary custodial watchman at the federal building. He will work from 6 30 p m to 2 39 a m. Postmaster F B Baldwin announced the measure to lock the north gates while keeping the south gate entry only after stating business.

Frank McCarthy First Avenue SE Federal Building F. B. Baldwin McCarthy Baldwin

Christmas Mail Sets Record for Receipts in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids post office reports a 1941 Christmas mail record with receipts of 7143.66 dollars. Daily mail counts climbed from 88 252 on Dec 16 to 241 582 on Dec 22, with Sunday Dec 21 at 156 4096. Special delivery and city parcels will be delivered on Christmas day. only a general pickup at 5 pm on Thursday.

Cedar Rapids Robert T. Lubbock Lubbock Wna

Marines Keep Recruiting Offices Open On Christmas Day

U S marine recruiting station in Cedar Rapids remains open on Christmas as orders from Chicago urge no holidays. Navy and Army offices also operate heavy recruitment while several individuals from Iowa and California are accepted or inducted, including Ferguson, Dicken, Meeker, Beatty, Hart, Voss, Farnham, Doucet, Bedient, and Jeslinex.

Wake and Midway Islands U. S. Marine Cedar Rapids General Headquarters Chicago Marine Office U. S Army Navy Robert P. Ferguson Hopkinton Nial D. Dicken Merlin W. Meeker Samuel T. Beatty Dysart Elza W. Hart Gladbrook Glenn R. Voss Wellman Army Recruiting Office William E. Farnham Central City William J. Doucet Sausalito Calif Fort Des Moines John L. Bedient Ellis Boulevard Robert W. Jeslinex Iowa City Marine

Commercial Group Captains for Red Cross Drive Named

Herbert Stamats chairing the commercial division of the Red Cross war fund drive announced the captains for his division. The team includes Robert Armstrong, Sam Kemper, A. W. Peterson, Edward Soboda Jr., Ross Grange, O. L. Becker, Glenn Fletcher, and Lester Chadima. The commercial division is the second to name captains, following the industrial division which began work last week.

Herbert Stamats Red Cross War Fund Robert Armstrong Sam Kemper A. W. Peterson Edward Soboda, Jr Ross Grange O. L. Becker Glenn Fletcher Lester Chadima

Police Extend Ban on Tires and Tubes in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids police will enforce a ban on sales of tires and tubes extended to Jan 4 194? The extension was conveyed by a telegram to Mayor Frank K Hahn from Leon Henderson director of civilian supply OPM. Bicycle tires and tubes may now be sold per the mayor's update.

Cedar Rapids Frank K. Hahn Leon Henderson OPM

Locomotives Pull Weight Comparable to 25000 Men

The report notes that modern locomotives can haul a load equivalent to the effort of twenty five thousand men, highlighting the impressive power of 19th century rail technology.

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