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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1941

Page

4

Teen Age Dances Shine at Cedar Rapids Country Club and Montrose Hall

Festive weekend concerts of teen age events around Cedar Rapids feature a Mary Chadima hosted buffet at the Country club before a 8 to 11 pm dance with patrons and decorations in tri colors. Mount Mercy Alumnae gala follows in Crystal ballroom with prominent guests and Mrs. N P Craemer among organizers.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Country Club Robert C. Toms Glenn O. Fletcher M. A. Chehak J. T. Grayston Herbert S. Stamats Alyce Mary Chadima Willard Chadimas Washington Avenue Defense Postal Savings Defense Mary Leigh Larson Susan Shaffer Joan Lattner Geraldine Patricia Kaufman Marilynson Patricia Craemer Madhyn Anderle Mery Elle Wolverton Jim Webster Groves, Mo Shuttleworth Home Montrose Hotel Mount Mercy N. P. Craemer A. S. Vermeersch C. H. Stark B. G. Broghammer Geraldine Rabe Alumnae Association Walter Ernst J. A. Frederick Don Voigt

Production of artificial butter rises in Japan says commerce

The department of commerce reports a notable increase in artificial butter production in Japan in recent years, highlighting growth in the sector.

Japan Department of Commerce

Raneys Host Bridal Dinner Before Rebecca Clements Wedding

Mr and Mrs R J Raney of Chicago will host a bridal dinner Friday evening at 6 o clock in the Jefferson room of a hotel for their niece Rebecca Allison Clements and Vernon F Victor of Duue prior to their Saturday wedding. The guest list includes Miss DeMers and many Clements relatives, Ottumwa residents, and out of town visitors at Lilicks tea room for a Saturday wedding luncheon.

R. J. Raney Chicago Rebecca Allison Clements Vernon F. Victor du Ue Jefferson Mb DeMers George G. Clements E. J. Clements Glen Schodde Minneapolis William Creswell Ottumwa William Stowe Lester J. Baldwin Marvin D. Bailey E. M Anderson Ind First Avenue E Lillick’s

Mrs Rieniets Hosts Tea for Household Guests

Mrs John H Rieniets of 2323 A land drive SE entertained Friday afternoon in her home for the holidays with her mother Mrs John Kruse of Sheldon and sister Mrs S E Herbst of Houston. Other guests included Mrs Ralph Remer of Greenpool and Laura Remer of Houston.

John H. Rieniets John Kruse Sheldon S. E. Herbst Houston Tex Ralph Remer Greenpool Ag Laura Remer Riemiers Wellsburg Dan

Mrs L A Kessler Returns From Rochester Visit

Mrs L A Kessler of 2108 Greenwood Drive SE returned Wednesday from Rochester Minnesota where she visited a week with Dr Oldrich Kressa a patient at St Mary's hospital Their daughter Betty is in Chicago for a five day visit with her brother Don Kessler and Mrs Kessler

L. A. Kessler Greenwood Drive Rochester Minn Oldrich Kressa St. Mary's Hospital Keaslers Betty Chicago Don Kessler Kessler

Reid Family Enjoys Christmas Dinner Gathering

Mr and Mrs Raymond A Reid of 512 Knollwood Drive SE hosted Christmas dinner for their two sons and families Harold E Reid of Evans ton Illinois Kenneth Reid of Cedar Rapids and their children Richard Shirley and David.

Raymond A. Reid Knollwood Drive Harold E. Reid Evanston, IL Kenneth Reid Cedar Rapids Richard Shirley David

Wedding solemnized at First Presbyterian Church

Laura Belle Piatt and Lieutenant Harley Ransom wed in a candlelight ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seymour G. Pilati, and the groom, of Fort Knox, Kentucky, exchange vows as Dr. Robert Little officiates. Attendants include Barbara Janet Pratt and Einer Mor néss with ushers Carleton Rollins and Jack Rollins. The couple plans to reside in Louisville after a trip. the bride is a Coe College alumna with ties to Pi Gamma Mu and Phi Sigma Iota.

First Presbyterian Church Marriss Laura Belle Piatt Seymour G. Pilati Avenue NE Harley Ransom Fort Knox N. C. Ransom Blairstown Robert Little Rank Bates, Jr Ethyn O’berrell Oelwein Grieg Coykendale Whittier Calif Barbara Janet Pratt Einer Mornéss Carleton Rollins Jackpel Rollins Miss It Gane Ganfield Louisville Ransom Codlwein High School Cedar Rapids Business College Coe College Pi Gamma Mu Phi Sigma Iota C. Harve Geiger Coe Sigma Alpha Lieutenant A Blairstown High School Delta Phi Epsilon Fraternity

Kansas City Man Hosts Open House on Christmas Evening

James E. Drew and his parents Mr and Mrs C C Drew hosted an open house at 1619 First Avenue East during Christmas. Drew joined family for holiday visits in Kansas City.

James E. Drew Kansas City C. C. Drew First Avenue E

Christmas Dinner at Mrs Toof’s Home Hosts Parsons and Betts

Mrs V D Toof of 337 Eighteenth street SE held a Christmas dinner party. Guests included her daughter and Miss Maud Parsons Miss Mary Parsons and Miss Alice Betts all of Mt Vernon.

V. D. Toof Eighteenth Street

Norman Family Hosts Son From Des Moines Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs George C Norman host their son George Jr from Des Moines where he attends Cummins School of Art. He arrived Christmas night and will stay in Cedar Rapids for ten days.

George C. Norman Avenue NE George, Jr Des Moines Cummins School of Art Cedar Rapids

Berry Family Christmas Visit in Davenport

Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Berry of Davenport spent Christmas Day at the home of Mrs. Berry's son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. One Bryant, at 950 Daniels Street with their sons Wayne and Dennis.

C. L. Berry Davenport Wayne Dennis

Gerot Family Spends Christmas With Aunt Carr

Mr and Mrs Paul S Gerot of River Forest Illinois welcomed their daughter Jane for Christmas day at the home of Mrs Gerots aunt Miss Maude Carr 219 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE.

Paul S. Gerot River Forest Ill Jane

Miss Stookey Weds J E Satchett In Central Park Church

Miss Ruth Marilyn Stookey daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley C Stookey 1229 Memorial Drive married J E Satchett at Central Park Presbyterian Church Christmas afternoon. The ceremony featured white gladioli chrysanthemum arrangements and two tall ivory baskets with musicians Jean Killian and Ruthemmer. After a reception at the Roosevelt hotel the couple planned a Springfield Missouri home after January 1 with travel attire noted and relatives listed.

Central Park Presbyterian Church Ruth Marilyn Stookey Stanley Clarke Stookey Memorial Drive Jean Killian Ruthemmer Killian Springfield

Kelso Family and Kin Gather for Event in Morgantown

A large Kelso family assembly spanning Morgantown West Virginia and nearby states includes Mr and Mrs E L Kelso and their son J with Mrs Kelso s mother Mrs W J Ley, Mrs G L Kelso of Morgantown, James and David, joined by H E Kelso and James G Hedy of Fort Collins Colorado and relatives J McCollister J W Anderson and others from Iowa City and Lone Tree.

E. L. Kelso Kelso W. J.ley G. L. Kelso Morgantown W. Va James David H. E. Kelso James G. Hedy Fort Collins Colo Marshall

Surprise holiday visitors at Chiverton home for Christmas

Surprise guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chiverton at 1410 N Street SW included Mr. and Mrs. Claude Sheets of Arnold Nebraska and their eight children. Mrs. Sheets is the Chivertons’ niece and joined them for Christmas dinner with the couple’s son George and Mr. and Mrs. Loyd McKee and their sons John and James celebrating their forty second wedding anniversary.

Ralph Chiverton N Street Claude Sheets Arnold, Neb

Sergt Pilot Kempter To Leave Saturday

Sergt Pilot Har Kempter of the Royal Air Force will depart Saturday with Mrs Kempter and their son Larry to northern Canada where he teaches bombing and gunnery. He is visiting his mother Mrs Frank Biba at 1910 W avenue before leaving.

Frank Biba W Avenue Har Kempter Royal Air Force

Burlington Guests Here for Holidays

Mr and Mrs M A Pope of Burlington and daughters Nancy Kay and Susan Ray arrive Christmas Eve to spend two days with Mr and Mrs Ray A Brown at 1248 Maplewood Drive NE and Mr and Mrs C A Pope at 1840 Fourth Avenue SE.

M. A. Pope Burlington Nancy Kay Susan Ray Ray A. Brown Maplewood Drive C. A. Pope Fourth Avenue

Lawman and Shellito Wed in Manchester Ceremony

Miss Jean Lawman and John Gardiner Shellito wed in a light ceremony at the Community church in Manchester. The bride, educated at Stephens College and the University of Iowa, wore her grandmother’s ivory satin gown. The couple planned to reside at the DeWitt hotel in Chicago after a reception at Glen Charles hotel.

Jean Lawman John Shellito Manchester Eee Community Church Ruth Shellito G. W. Garens Wauwatosa Wis Clark Swan Indemee Clarke Hovey Stuls Donald Wolfe Fort Sill Oxla

Strangs House Guests Return to St Paul

After spending Christmas at the Strangs home 1801 Washington avenue SE the Strangs son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs M H Strang have returned to their home in St Paul Minn

Strangs ST. Paul H. B. Strang Washington Avenue M. H. Strang Minn

Social Weekend Plan for YWCA Activities

This weekend the YWCA hosts three events. A Friday roller skating party at the roller rink starts the activities, followed by a Saturday afternoon hiking group leaving from the Y building, and on Sunday a tea snack hour invites members and friends to call at the building from four o'clock onward.

Gabensee

Hovey Family and Associates Arrive in Ton, Ill

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hovey and Robert Hovey of Fairfield join Frank Stewart MacDonald Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Morris and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burridge of Chicago in Ton, Illinois.

Spurriers End Holiday Visit From Arlington Pair

Mr and Mrs F Spurrier of Arlington Virginia and their son Richard have left for home after spending Christmas with Mr and Mrs R Spurrier at 1323 Burch avenue.

F. Spurrier Arlington, Va Richard Mr. Spurrier Mrs. R. Spurrier Burch Avenue

Mrs. Larson Returns From Omaha Visit

Mrs Irene Larson of 410 First Avenue W and her daughter Lily Ann returned Monday after visiting friends in Omaha for several days.

Irene Larson First Avenue W Lrly Ann Omaha

Sprague Hatchery Hosts Christmas Dinner at Coliseum

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sprague entertained Sprague Hatchery employees and elevator staff at a Christmas dinner Monday at the coliseum. Central States Electric Company local employees were served a turkey dinner at the company office Tuesday.

Oelwein Ralph Sprague Sprague Hatchery and Elevator Coliseum Central States Electric Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mt. Mercy Raneys Mrs. Rieniets Raymond A. Reids Alata Neumodde Hosiery Shop Second St Mrs. Harley Ransom Toofs MT. Vernon Group George Norman, JR Lloyd Bryants Paul Gerots Rene S. Arrid Miss Stookey J. E. Satchett Robert Paul Charles City Mr. Satchett David K. Stookey Frederick Ikenberry O'Reilly General Hospital Satchett Frank Haldermen Anne Barbara Jane Winslow Cedar Bluffs Neb Maude Graham Colt Vin Stookey Mechanicsville Fred Braginton Waterloo Joseph Simmons Iowa City Fred Newlin Jane Helen Delbert Skow Marion Chiverton Kempter Glen- Charles DeWitt Hotel Shellito Manchester High School Stephens College Columbia Uni of Iowa Delta Gamma Sorority Independence High School St. John's Military Academy Delafield Northwestern Oniy Evanston Northwestern College of Medicine Delta Tau Delta Nu Some ‘Nu, Medical. Mary Catherine O’brien S. T. Spangler Eleanor Spangler George Ickel John Cherney Harriet Cherney F. F. Agnew C. W. Tidball Nelson L. Hersey Margaret Buck Robert Stewart Robert Heege John Cherney, Jr Harry Bickenbaugh Gerdes Claude Wolf Leona Lechtenberge Lenore Coltmen Clarke Arnold, Jr Audubon James F. Hoak Eugene D. B. Bogaard Sterling, IL Paul Hanson Donald Gregg Hanson Robert H. Hanson F. Grey Carol Josephine Grey Charles F F. Grey, Jr Evans Y. W. C. A. Activities Second Street W. F. Spurriers Mrs. Larson S. Cle Lear Grace Three Sisters Cedar Rapids’ New Fashion Center Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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