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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1941
Page
5
The social week peaks with the White Cross Charity ball in the Crystal ballroom at the Montrose hotel and the Mt. Mercy Alumnae ball in the same room. Local host households host gatherings and meals, with guests including out of town visitors, state officials, and family members in brief Christmas party notices.
Mr and Mrs Charles Kubias host guests including Robert Kubias from Chicago and their daughter Donna Karen for Christmas week at their home on Southeast Street drive. Mrs Kubias sister Miss Joan Rehnterg and son Richard W Kubias also attend with Mrs Mary Kubias of Cedar Rapids joining.
The Cedar Rapids Boat club held a Sunday evening Christmas gathering for 70 members and their families at the clubhouse. After dinner gifts were exchanged for children and adults. Movies were shown by Joe Estes as Charles Mil hulka led arrangements with Mr Estes Guy Carlton and auxiliary members.
Thirty four employers and friends of the Russell Guide company attended a Monday evening Christmas dinner at the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana. Jesse Burgess, who is leaving the company, received a gift.
Mrs Arthur Norman guardian of Kadacio Camp Fire group hosted ten girls for a Christmas party at 504 Ninth Street SW Monday evening. Games and a gift exchange highlighted the event.
Miss Margy Fleener daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Fleener and Jack Tewalt son of Mr and Mrs Perle Tewalt exchanged vows in a Sunday ceremony at 4 pm in the United Brethren church with Rev W Z Henlime presiding The bridal party Included Evelyn Tewalt and the couple plans to reside at 609 Avenue NE.
Stevan Mowrey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Mowrey, 145 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE, entertained eight friends on his ninth birthday. The group gathered at the family home then proceeded to a theater outing on Tuesday afternoon.
Delta Theta Chi national educational sorority held its Christmas party Monday evening at 2410 Ellis Boulevard NW hosted by Mrs. Charlies L Bodine. Games and gift exchanges preceded a midnight lunch with guests Valerie Kenecny Virginia Miner and several members and spouses listed from West Branch and nearby communities.
Mr and Mrs R G Clendenin of Colfax Washington and Mr and Mrs Harold Clendenin of Saginaw Michigan will spend Christmas Eve at the home of Mr and Mrs Louis Pozek at 372 Twentieth Street SE and stay overnight at Mr and Mrs Pierce at 117 Tenth Street SW Cedar Rapids Illinois.
Miss Irene Mehme of Third Avenue SE and Miss Lorraine Marquardt of Ellis Boulevard depart Tuesday for Washington D C to spend the Christmas week away from home.
The Gordon Fennell Co plans a Christmas dinner for its staff and employees on Tuesday evening at the Roosevelt hotel.
Mr and Mrs Robert E Boaz of 253 Twelfth street NW will depart Wednesday to visit relatives in Lincoln Nebraska and Omaha. They plan to return Sunday.
Members of Anakiksin Camp Fire were entertained at a fire makers dinner Monday at 350 Nineteenth Street SE. Virginia Mansfield hosted with Jo Fran Kouba Lila Marie French and Nancy Woggenthaler in charge. Food contributed for a Christmas basket and gifts exchanged.
Mr and Mrs Frank V Slezak at 1506 Fifth Avenue SE hosted a Saturday dinner honoring their nephew Capt Charles Simon of Fort Huachuca Arizona en route home from Chi Anna Janousek and Mr and Mrs James Cellan were present.
Four Hi Y Ettes plan a ladies choice dance at the YWCA on Tuesday December 30. Music for dancing starts at 8:30 p.m. and runs to 11:30 p.m.
Cedar View Country Club hosted its annual Christmas event Sunday afternoon for members and friends. Judd Dean and Miss Charlotte Hubbard organized games and a cartoon movie while Santa Claus gave candy nuts and popcorn balls to the children. Entertainment committee members included Francis Anton Donald B. Herring Arthur Beeney M. B. Trumbull and Mrs. Gertrude Myers.
Verne R. Jeffrey gave a Christmas party for his piano and piano accordion pupils at his home 1941 Grande Avenue SE. Attending were William Wratten Jane Blake Joan Trowbridge Phyllis Tempelman Mary Janet ta Joan Kadlee Cap oo Rex Reflin Soha Don Lilfstrom Miller Marjorie Hahn 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 Christ ianson R. Dwaine Minor Earl Yanecek Warren Traxel Gretchen Figge Joan Jones Teddy Todd Betty Hillbrunner Guinevere Cantonwine Darlene Neprash.
Mr and Mrs R J Horton formerly of 1834 First avenue E and their son John moved Monday to 124 Crescent street SE. They will depart Wednesday for St Louis to be Christmas guests of Mr Horton s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs A J Horton.
Mr and Mrs John F Palmer of St Louis and daughter Mar jory returned home Sunday after a week in the J Frank Palmer home at 3536 Center Point road NE During the week Mr Palmer went to Ames to attend Iowa State college commencement and receive his PhD in chemistry He is a research chemist with Monsants Chemical company of St Louis.
Officers and office employees of the Western Bohemian Fraternal association held their annual Christmas party Monday in the State suite of the Montrose hotel. Present were 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 Zemlicke Frank J. Kindl Milton Valenta Jerry Drahovzal Leona Janesovsky Esther Lippert.
Mr and Mrs Charles Jansson hosted a surprise party Saturday evening for their daughter LaVonne Shallenberger who turned seventeen Guests joined in dancing and a buffet supper Attendees included Helen Callahan Patricia Callahan Betty Tomlinson Ellen Bacher Marie Sutcliffe Lelia Voelker Neil Richardson Roscoe Jedlicka Louis Jedlicka Danny Ontague Duane Thompson and Bruce Ingels.
Mr. and Mrs. Fenton W. Adams of 517 Longwood Drive NE returned Saturday from Victoria Texas where they visited their son Robert M. Adams upon his commission as second lieutenant in the Air Force. They also toured Randolph Field and the air base at Corpus Christi Texas.
The Stewardship class of the Church of the Brethren went caroling on Monday visiting five homes. They returned to the church for a chili supper and games. Attendees included Donald Burgess teacher Bob Long Clifford Netolicky Donald Netolicky Bonnie Sutherland Bruce White Louise Shamberg Betty Wheland Ina Belle Long Beryl White Bertha Hanshaw Darlene Boyd and Darlene Buehler.
The Ralph Hopker home at 1601 C avenue NE hosted a Jolly Neighbors club Bunco party Saturday evening. Prizes were won by Lester Scott Donald Scott Harry Quimby Robert Quimby Mrs. Gien Johnson Mrs. Ray Hines Miss Virginia O'Brian and Miss Helen Scott. Mrs. Hines will host the group January 8 at her home 202 2 ray mats street drive SE at p.m.
Reporters for local churches are urged to submit Sunday notices immediately this week to ensure timely church election coverage.
Cedar Rapids hosts welcome numerous visitors for Christmas with out-of-town relatives from Chicago New York and Wisconsin. Families include the Rumls Hickoks and Turnbulls plus relatives from Ames Oak Park and Birmingham sharing holiday meals and staying through New Year’s at several city homes.
Miss Ada Margaret Stoflet of Washington D C will arrive Wednesday afternoon to spend Christmas Day with her parents Mr and Mrs Davie Stoflet at 1703 First Avenue W. She will return to Washington Saturday.
The Tapawingo Camp Fire group held a Christmas party at Mrs. J. E. Denton’s home at 1845 Revenue NE. After games and a gift exchange the group joined the city’s Camp Fire girls for caroling.
Miss Adeline Jandi of 1237 Fifth street SE left Sunday morning for Aberdeen Maryland to visit friends and will return this weekend.
Women ages 18 to 50 may apply for Red Cross nurses aides training. Mrs. Irvin L. Huffman reports the committee will interview in room 209 federal building this week and again later. High school education and physical fitness required. class size limited to 30. Training supplements professional nursing services. sample class on display at 315 First Ave.
United Press reports that Russia’s part in the Allies’ unified war plan is being debated in Washington conferences. Russia’s western front effort against Hitler may shape winter strategy while Far Eastern actions against Japan also loom, with Moscow signaling possible imminent moves and appointing Marshal Voroshilov to command Far Eastern forces.
The navy plans to boost pilot training in the naval reserve to 2,500 monthly. College sophomores may enlist now and be deferred until year's end if authorities expect them to earn required credits. juniors and seniors may enlist and enter active duty after the school year. Sophomores lacking credits will be moved to a different reserve class and deployed. Flight training information available at the building office, open 24 hours.
Richard Vogel 17 son of Fred M. Vogel of 2328 D avenue NE was struck by a car driven by Albert Schenken 40 of Marion. He suffered bruises and shock, was taken to Mercy hospital, and his condition Tuesday was listed as fairly good.
The civil service commission reports seven ordnance material inspector classifications offered in Chicago and Detroit districts with salaries from 1260 to 2600 dollars yearly. Applications through Walter C. Anawalt, secretary of the civil service examination board, at the post office.
Ronald Lyon a 16 year old of 916 Eighth avenue SE left his stalled car on the North Western railroad tracks as the City of Portland streamliner approached. The train swept the car from the tracks after he abandoned it and attempted to restart.
Announcement invites civilians beyond licensed pilots and ground crew to join the Iowa Civil Air Patrol. Those with radio, photography, public speaking, or cryptanalysis skills may enlist. blanks and info available to interested individuals in person at the municipal offices.
Frank McCarthy of 1221 First Avenue SE is named custodian watchman at the federal building on a temporary basis. He will be on duty 6 30 p m to 2 30 a m as Postmaster F B Baldwin announces. The north gates are locked and entry via the south gate requires stated business before admission. Recruiting stations in the post office building remain open 24 hours, so the south gate must stay open.
A light earthquake in Santa Ana California rattled Christmas ornaments for about three seconds late Monday. No damage was reported. No injuries were noted as residents felt a subtle tremor in the area. Authorities urged calm and said the event did not threaten public safety.
Cedar Rapids post office reports a record 1941 Christmas mail season with receipts of 7143.66 dollars. Daily mail counts peaked from December 16 to 22 with thousands of pieces including 216,128 on December 20 and 241,582 on December 22. Special delivery and city parcels will be delivered by postal employees on Christmas day, with a 5 p.m. pickup for general work Thursday.
Marines at the Cedar Rapids recruiting station announce it will stay open on Christmas Day while the Army and Navy take a holiday. Chicago headquarters cite loyalty to embattled comrades fighting Wake and Midway as the reason for the day’s work. Enlistment actions include Navy and Marine applicants from Iowa and nearby states and Army referrals to Fort Des Moines.
Herbert Stamats announced the captains for the commercial division of the Red Cross war fund drive. Grange, O. L. Becker, Glenn Fletcher and Lester Chadima will lead the division. The industrial division had already named its captains and begun work last week.
Cedar Rapids police will enforce the tire and tube sales ban extended to January 4, per Mayor Frank K. Hahn. A telegram from Leon Henderson of the OPM asks police to notify dealers and report violations. Bicycle tires and tubes may now be sold. earlier this ban covered bicycle rubber.
Modern locomotives pull a weight comparable to what could be hauled by twenty five thousand men, illustrating the immense lifting capacity of steam engines and rail power.
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