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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1940

Page

4

Dinner hour social centers on bridal party and soiree

A Cedar Rapids social item notes a Wednesday dinner at 1936 Grande avenue SE hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Stephen F. Pardera for their daughter Jane and a birthday celebrant. Guests include many local women, with additional plans for a Miss Cleo DuBois and C Richard Peterson wedding at St Pauls church Thursday evening.

Jane Stephen F. Pardera Grande Avenue SE Mary Sue Ristine Mary Ann McWilliams Mary Helen Armstrong Margaret Curray Ilene Warner Bessie Rudzinski Patty White Jean Hartman Janet Macy Joanne Greene Nancy Frazee Rosemary Zachar Roberta Proctor Flora Mae Robinson Marilyn Burt Jeanette Blaine Angeline Thomas Polly Green Billie Jean Sicora Charlene Smothers Betty Leu Lynn Phyllis Potter Jacqueline Massey Miss Cleo DuBois C. Richard Peterson St. Paul's Church Ain Mor Aft Marjorie Alexander Carl R. Peterson Sidney Breyer Chicago George Myer, Jr Pec M. A.v Foran Dubuque Harry M. Ivins N.h Avenue SE Cedar Rapids

World Day of Prayer Observed by Cedar Rapids Women

Cedar Rapids women join a global World Day of Prayer observance Friday at 2:30 p.m. in First Baptist Church. The program features Dr. David I. Berger on The World Mission of Christianity, with music and prayers marking the first Friday in Lent.

Cedar Rapids Interdenominational Missionary Union First Baptist Church Second Avenue SE New Zealand St. Lawrence Islands Alaska World Mission of Christianity David I. Berger Coe College Bible Department Charles J. Loomis First Baptist Daniel E. Kerr Daniels Park Presbyterian R. A. Koehn First Evangelical Norman Scott First United Presbyterian O.A. Prather Church of the Brethren Robert C. Armstrong St. Paul's Methodist Isaiah Fannie Paschell Grace Gordon Manhi R. E. le Mont P. W. Jacobson Central Park Presbyterian Fillmore Margaret Hindee Corinne Foster Alte Richard Keen Robert Carmichael Earl B. Deizell Westminster David J. Berger The Grant YP Anderson

Notable Names Listed in Local Notice

The item lists individuals including Dennis Arthur Miner Dale Good year Marybelle Barr Betty Curtis George Hodge Betty Jeanne Ensign Dr W Glenn Rowley and Mr and Mrs J W Ensign as prominent local residents referenced in the public notice.

Engagement announced for Miss Barbara Gallup to Knox Booth

The engagement of Miss Barbara Alice Gallup daughter of Mrs Edward Messick Gallup Highland Park Ir to Knox Booth son of Mr and Mrs Sherman Miller Booth Glencoe was announced Sunday afternoon at a tea at the Gallup home Booth frequent Cedar Rapids visitor is the son of Mrs Sherman M Booth formerly Miss Elizabeth Knox of Cedar Rapids

Barbara Alice Gallup Edward Messick Gallup Highland Park Knox Booth Shermen Miller Booth Glencoe Gallup Booth Cedar Rapids Sherman M. Booth Elizabeth Knox

Kappa Delta Mothers Club to Meet Thursday at 1 PM

The Kappa Delta Mothers' club will meet Thursday at 1 pm in the sorority rooms. Hosts Mrs A L Fuller and Mrs C R Fahrney will preside.

Kappa Delta Kappa Delta Mothers’ Club A. L. Fuller C. R. Fahrney

Brosh Funeral Service Promotes Care For The Living

The Brosh organization emphasizes funeral service aimed at easing family burden and softening bereavement. Positive family feedback supports their approach titled True service to the living. Brosh chapel telephone is 28837.

Brosh Brosh Chapel

Bergers Host Coe Students and YWCA Members

Dr. and Mrs. David I. Berger hosted Coe College students known as the P.%.'s Preachers' Kids at their 1924 B avenue NE home on a Tuesday evening with valentine themed decorations and Dear Mary Bell presiding at tea. Sunday afternoon they entertained 18 sophomore council members of the Coe YWCA at tea with Mrs. Myron L. Koenig presiding.

David I. Berger B Avenue NE Coe Valentine Dear Mary Bell Bergers Coe Y. W.C. A Myron L. Koenig

Local bridal shower honors Miss Janetta Merritt before March wedding

Mrs John Stromsten hosts a personal shower at 1518 Bever Avenue SE for Miss Janetta Merritt the bride elect of Miller Strack set for March 2. The event at Dr C S Krause 504 Vernon Drive SE includes Miss Willoughby and guests Mrs Robert Miller and the Van Meter sisters plus Marion Hepner and Doris Fryer.

John Stromsten Bever Avenue Jean Willoughby Janetta Merritt Af Miller Strack Miss Willoughby C. S. Krause Vernon Drive Robert Miller Caroline Katharine van Meter Marion Hepner Doris Fryer

Mrs Johnson Hosts P E O Chapter IH Dessert Meeting

Mrs Harry S Johnson hosted Chapter IH of P E O at a dessert luncheon on Tuesday at 1735 Washington Ave SE with assistant hostess Mrs L Carter. Guests included Mrs Moray L Eby state president and other chapter members. Mrs George Liddle reviewed the book Let the People Sing by J B Priestley.

Harry S. Johnson Washington Avenue L. Carter Moray L. Eby Carl D. Thomas John W. Altfillisch George Liddle J. B. Priestley

Daughter born to Charles Teeter family in Clinton

A daughter named Susan Frances was born on January 25 to Mr and Mrs Charles Teeter of Clinton formerly of Cedar Rapids. Mrs Teeter is the former Barbara Newman.

Susan Frances Charles Teeter Clinton Cedar Rapids Teeter Barbara Newman

Lyle Vernons Host Birthday Dinner Observed

Mr and Mrs Lyle G Vernon of 143 Thirtieth street SE entertained at a turkey dinner Sunday in observance of Mrs Vernons birthday. Present were Kenneth Crapnell and Keith Crapnell and Ralph Eppley of Waterloo Gerald Crapnell and Miss Ann Valensky of Davenport and Glenn Vernon of Marion.

Lyle G. Vernon Thirtieth Street

Sunshine Mission Bunco Night At Lubben Home

The Christian Companionship class of the Sunshine Mission entertained Monday at Imogene Lubben’s 861 Daniels Street NE. Prizes went to Virginia Menes, Horace Snow, Betty Lange and Ward Hauskins. Attendees included Mary Hinkin, Helen Grubb, Dorothy Nelson, Elaine Banrique, Dorothy Hale, Grace Stribling, Evelyn Mark, Esther Compton, Helen Meyers, Georgina Mark, Delores Tilton, Rosemary Ritchie, Tom Hinkin, Howard Hauskins, Russell Hauskins, Joe Niedmeyer, Ward Hauskins, Bob Hinkin, the Rev T J Hinkin and Mr and Mrs Henry Lubben.

Sunshine Mission Imogene Lubben Daniels Street Bunco Virginia Menes Horace Snow Betty Lange Ward Hauskins Mary Hinkin Helen Grubb Dorothy Nelson Elaine Bnrique Dorothy Hale Grace Stribling Evelyn Mark Esther Compton Helen Meyers Georgina Mark Delores Tilton Rosemary Ritchie Tom Hinkin Howard Ha

Catholic Women group gathers in Cedar Rapids

Sixty members of the Cedar Rapids deanery of the National Council of Catholic Women met Sunday at St. Wenceslaus hall. Reports were given and Father Joseph Serovy spoke on Study and Book Clubs. Members were present from St. Matthew's, Immaculate Conception, St. Joseph's at Marion, St. Wenceslaus, and the Daughters of Isabella. The next meeting will be held the first Sunday in April at St. Matthew's parish.

Cedar Rapids National Council of Catholic Women St. Wenceslaus Hall Joseph Serovy St. Matthew's Immaculate Conception St. Joseph's Marion St. Wenceslaus Daughters of Isabella St. Matthew's Parish

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mrs Rehak at Home

Mrs Edward J Rehak of 2696 Fruitland Blvd SW was honored at a surprise party Sunday evening. Pinochle prizes went to Mr and Mrs Joe Stodola. Attendees included Lenora Hartl Josephine Houser Agnes Houser Helen Houser Henry Sterba Vernon Less Harold Schofield Lumir Vavricek the Stodolas George Klouda and family Kenneth and Mr Rehak.

Edward J. Rehak Fruitland Boulevard Joe Stodola Lenora Hartl Josephine Houser Agnes Houser Helen Houser Henry Sterba Vernon Less Harold Schofield Lumir Vavricek Stodola George Klouda Kenneth Mr. Rehak

Camp Fire Girls Tour Police Station

Yataka Camp Fire girls and guardians Mrs Charles Sullivan and Mrs James Bettle toured the police station during the regular meeting period Tuesday. Juvenile officer F A Carstens conducted the group and outlined duties of departments and traffic safety tips. A valentine party is being planned for Tuesday evening.

Yataka Charles Sullivan James Bettle F. A. Carstens

Volunteer Circle Dessert Luncheon at Mrs. Harris Home

The Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday at 129 Thirteenth Street NW for a dessert luncheon. Lincoln birthday decorations set the theme and Mrs. Howard Funk led devotions. Attendees spent the afternoon sewing.

The King’s Daughters Don Harris Thirteenth Street NW Lincoln Howard Funk

Alice Babst and George Bent Wed in New York

Miss Alice Edwina Babst daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl D Babst of New York City married George Payne Bent of Chicago on Saturday at the Byzantine chapel of St Bartolomew's church in New York City. The Rev George Paull T Sargent officiated with attendants Mrs George Holcomb Parsons and Henry Wingate Bent. A Colony Club reception followed and the couple will reside in Chicago after a Nassau trip.

Alice Edwina Babst Earl D. Babst New York City George Payne Bent Chicago St. Bartholomew’'s Church Miss Babst Brucemore Barbara Douglas Gail Burck Pasadena Calif George Paull T. Sargent

Elaine Brousard Celebrates Tenth Birthday With Friends

Elaine Brousard daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Brousard 1228 Ninth Street NW was treated to a surprise birthday party Monday evening for her tenth birthday. Ten girls attended enjoying games contests and refreshments with photographs taken of the group.

Elaine Brousard Chester Brousard Ninth Street Marilyn le Mar Nancy Tomlinson Evelyn Hatter Marilyn Paseka Helen King Margaret Shaeffer Ruth Conrad Barbara Brousard Mary Cummins Berdina Musser

Bessie Wagner and Robert Bittner Marriage

Frank G Wagner of Ridgeway announces the marriage of his daughter Bessie to Robert Edison Bittner of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was Feb 1 at St Wenceslaus church Spillville with Rev W Hlubek officiating. The couple will reside at 4202 Mount Vernon Road SE Cedar Rapids after Feb 10.

Frank G. Wagner Ridgeway Bessie Robert Edison Bittner Cedar Rapids St. Wenceslaus Church Spillville W. Hlubek Donald Thomson Mr. Bittner Thomson Winneshiek Decorah Mount Vernon Road

Modern Priscillas Host Theater Party At Margaret Swope Home

The Modern Priscillas held a theater party Monday evening then gathered at Margaret Swope's home, 800 Fifth Avenue SW, for refreshments. Attendees included Helen Fritz Betty Buckner Carole Chapman and Joan Marr. The next meeting is planned at Jean Muetzel's home 1006 D Avenue NW.

Margaret Swope Fifth Avenue SW Helen Fritz Betty Buckner Carole Chapman Joan Marr Jean Muetzel D Avenue NW

Founders Day Observance By Cedar Rapids P T A

Founders day observed by Cedar Rapids Parent Teacher Association with review of Through the Years a history book given by Mrs. Charles E. Roberts. Speeches connected to Alice Birney Phoebe Hearst and Mothers Congress noted. Plans announced for broadcasts conferences and booster events.

Cedar Rapids Parent-Teacher Council Charles E. Roberts David O. Mears Grinnell Grinnell College National Congress of Mothers Parent Teacher Association Washington, D. C Alice Birney Roberts Iowa Mothers’ Congress Phoebe Hearst Hahn Milo Heral E. D. Holvenstet J. J. Kauzlarich Isaac Lea Hillis Paul Hunter Hopkins Willis Clark

Kaufman Addresses Lambda Chapter On Radio Topics

Robert L. Kaufman spoke to Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Monday night at the Roosevelt hotel on Radio. He conducted a question period afterward with educational director Mrs. Dwight Krumholtz present.

Robert L. Kaufman Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Roosevelt Hotel Dwight Krumholtz

Camp Fire Meeting Time and Place Change

The Camp Fire presidents meeting set for Saturday at 1 p.m. will be held in the Camp Fire office instead of the First Presbyterian church as previously announced.

Camp Fire First Presbyterian Church

Cedar Rapids Boat Club Hosts Joint Meeting and Rule Changes

The Cedar Rapids Boat club and its auxiliary held a joint meeting at the club house Monday evening with Commodore Charles Milhulka and Mrs. Lottie Meli char, president of the auxiliary, presiding as new rules and regulations on dues and membership were adopted. Refreshments were served by Miss Norma Mueller. Others present included numerous members and guests such as Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Carlton, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ammons, Mr. and Mrs. David Ross, Mr. and Mrs. George Shearer, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hess, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Scott, Miss Ruth Ellis, Mrs. Dale Cornish, Mrs. George Samuelson, Vernon Johnson, Bill Brown, and Sammy Carr of Shellsburg.

Cedar Rapids Boat Club Charles Milhulka Lottie Melichar Norma Mueller Matthew Miller Guy Carlton Harold Ammons David Ross George Shearer Bud Olson Harold Hess Norman Scott Ruth Ellis Dale Cornish George Samuelson Vernon Johnson Bill Brown Sammy Carr Shellsburg

Friendship club luncheon honors local women

Mrs. Eugene Moore hosted a Friendship club luncheon at 618 Fourth Avenue SW on Tuesday. Attendees included Mesdames Mae Clark Nellie Walker Rosey Slaughter Carrie Hanson Ethel Gaumer Sophia Rose and Mae Camburn.

Eugene Moore Fourth Avenue Friendship Club Mae Clark Nellie Walker Rosey Slaughter Carrie Hanson Ethel Gaumer Sophia Rose Mae Camburn

Linn County Adopts 1939 Tax Assessors Schedule

Linn County supervisors readopted the 1939 schedule for 1940 tax assessment enrollment in townships and towns outside Cedar Rapids. Assessors are paid 4 dollars per day. Readout lists days by township and by town, including Marion 138 days and Mount Vernon 92 days.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Bertram Boulder Brown Buffalo Clinton College Fairfax Fayette Franklin Grant Jackson Linn Marion Monroe Otter Creek Putnam Spring Grove Washington Towns Alburnett Center Point Central City Coggan Ely Lisbon Mount Vernon Palo Prairieburg Robins Springville Walker

Cub Pack 33 Confers Ranks at Cleveland School

Two new members joined Cub Pack 33 at Cleveland School Monday night John Cunningham and Tommy Davis. Ray mond Herbsleb Gerald Lyman Donald Harmon Allen Fisher Sonny Bartunek Duane Smith and Richard Clark received Wolf ranks. Gold arrows went to Bob Hogan Bob Stone Donald Harmon Allen Fisher Dick Johnson Sonny Bartunek Richard Clark and Duane Smith. Silver arrows in Wolf rank earned by Leland Doty Duane Smith and Richard Clark. Charles Hinton earned Bear rank and gold arrow with James Lemkuhl also receiving Bear gold and silver arrows. Marvin Sedlacek earned Lion silver arrow. Billy Anderson and Marvin Sedlacek graduated into scouting. Alfred J. Johnson cubmaster.

Cleveland John Cunningham Tommy Davis Raymond Herbsleb Gerald Lyman Donald Harmon Allen Fisher Sonny Bartunek Duane Smith Richard Clark Bob Hogan Bob Stone Dick Johnson Leland Doty Charles Hinton

County to Buy Restaurant Stove for Jail Kitchen

Linn county supervisors voted Tuesday to order a heavy duty restaurant type stove from Burt R. Day company Cedar Rapids at 236.56 dollars. The stove will be 64 inches long 30 inches deep and 22 inches high with two burners and a large oven. Cedar Rapids Gas company offered 374.32 dollars for a similar stove with heat regulators.

Linn County Burt R. Day Company Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Gas Company

Hostess Betty Edmondson Hosts Potluck Supper and Card Party

Miss Betty Edmondson of 1201 Third Avenue SE hosted a Monday evening potluck supper and card party at her home. Attendees included Mary Baldridge, Betty Holloway, Betty Starman, Frances Euken, Betty Baker, Dorothy Stookey, and Betty Bower.

Betty Edmondson Third Avenue SE Mary Baldridge Betty Holloway Betty Starman Frances Euken Betty Baker Dorothy Stookey Betty Bowker

Carter Couple Honored Before Oklahoma City Move

Mr and Mrs H H Carter were feted at a farewell party before leaving for Oklahoma City where Mr Carter will head the Holland Furnace company. The group enjoyed dancing at Pla Mor followed by a midnight supper with Dr and Mrs F J Prout Mr and Mrs M J Harris and Mr and Mrs J F Gordon.

H. H. Carter Oklahoma City Carter Holland Furnace Company Pla-Mor F. J. Prout M. J. Harris J. F. Gordon

East Side WCTU Hosts Meeting and Fund Presentation

The east side WCTU met at Mrs. Grant Anderson's home at 1944 Park Ave SE. The Frances Willard memorial fund was presented. Petitions were sent to Senator Guy M. Gillette and Rep. W. S. Jacobson on the Neely motion picture bill and Johnson radio advertising bill. Mrs. H. E. Sisam spoke at Sunshine Mission. Union Signal will be sent to Coe and public libraries. Next meeting set for the first Tuesday in March.

W.C.T.U Grant Anderson Park Avenue SE Frances Willard Guy M. Gillette W. S. Jacobson Neely Johnson Radio H. E. Sisam Sunshine Mission Union National Journal of Social Welfare Coe Public Libraries

Words To Live By On Moderation And Humility

A reflective piece advises careful judgment before tempting offers and cautions against arrogance. It urges readers to be gracious, thoughtful, and humble while valuing wisdom, and to avoid boasting or loud behavior. It frames temperance as the mark of true worth.

Epworth League Holds Tuesday Bobsled Ride at Trinity

The Epworth League of Trinity Methodist Church met Tuesday evening for a bobsled ride followed by refreshments at the church. Attendees included Bob Multhaup Merrel Keyes Paul Gustafsson Sarah May Messenger Ray Hauser Jim Ensign Carol Keyes Pauline Armstrong Jack Zaruba Don Maloney Janet.

Epworth League of the Trinity Methodist Church Bob Multhaup Merrel Keyes Paul Gustafsson Sarah May Messenger Ray Hauser Jim Ensign Carol Keyes Pauline Armstrong Jack Zaruba Don Maloney Janet

Public debate on Cedar and Iowa river dam proposals

The Gazette letters criticize Cedar and Iowa river dam plans comparing with Lake Macbride. They urge maps of Lake Macbride ownership and question success of fish stocking while stressing water safety and beauty spots. Supporters argue dams aid low stream levels and benefit water supply.

the Gazette Papers of Iowa Cedar Iowa River Coralville Lake Macbride Blic Lake Bride Horseshoe Lake State Health Department Moscow

Linn County Fair Seeks 1940 Grant Match to 1939 Level

Linn County fair officers ask the Linn County supervisors to set the 1940 grant at least equal to the $3,500 given in 1939. The board has a $10,500 fund for public fairs and would use part for reroofing horse barns.

Central City Linn County Supervisors

Schwinn Boy and Mother Escape Injury in Chicago Crash

Donald Schwinn aged 15 and his mother Mrs. C. S. Schwinn of 1542 Bever Avenue SE escaped injury Sunday in a Chicago automobile crash. Schwinn, a Morgan Park Military academy scholarship recipient for sons of American Legion members, was en route to enroll when the accident occurred and their car was demolished.

Donald Schwinn Morgan Park Military Academy Sons of American Legion C. S. Schwinn Bever Avenue Chicago Schwinn

Notice of Probate for Attala E. Davis Will

The District Court of Linn County Iowa gives notice that on February 20 1940 at 9 oclock a.m. the instrument alleged to be the Last Will and Testament of Attala E. Davis deceased will be heard for proof and admission to probate in Cedar Rapids Iowa. February 6.

Iiona Linn County District Court A.D Attala E. Davis Cedar Rapids Iowa

Kiwanis Ladies Club Luncheon And Nominating Committee

Nineteen Kiwanis Ladies met at the Elks club for a luncheon. Mrs. B L Sheldon presented an illustrated travelogue of her Europe trip. A nominating committee was appointed to propose officers for the next meeting, with Mrs. W L Paxson as chair and members Mrs. K R Farquhar and Mrs. J W Stenner.

Kiwanis Ladies Club Elks Club B. L. Sheldon Europe W. L. Paxson K. R. Farquhar J. W. Stenner

Industrial Girls League to Meet at Y W C A Supper

The Industrial Girls League will gather for supper Thursday at the Y W C A. Mrs J Stuart Mc Quiston will teach knitting and Miss Lorraine Jirak will teach crocheting after supper. At 8 15 Sergeant Day of the Iowa state highway patrol will speak.

Industrial Girls’ League J. Stuart McQuiston Lorraine Jirak Iowa State Highway Patrol

Maccabees Supreme Tent To Attend Local Veterans Night

W. K. Blewett of Minneapolis will visit Sokol hall as supreme tent representative for Linn tent veterans night. He brings greetings from the supreme commander to about 60 members, some retired after 45 years. Ruth E. Mayfield leads the program. oyster supper at 6:30 precedes rites. State Commander Dick Burgin to present Blewett.

W. K. Blewett Minneapolis Maccabees Minnesota Maccabees Veterans Sokol Hall Mr. Blewett Linn Tent W. A. Ball United States Della Wolford Ruth E. Mayfield Blewett Dick Burgin Cedar Rapids Linn J. F. Ball Charlies E. Claussen Fred H. Snyder California

Czech Fine Arts Preview Before Vlasta Vrazova Talk

The Czech Fine Arts society offers a Sunday program at 8 p m in the C S P S hall before Vlasta Vrazova of Prague speaks under Czech Alliance auspices. The program includes Love Song Slavonic Dance in E minor and arrangements by Dvorak and Kreisler. Violin solos and piano pieces accompany vocal numbers and operatic selections.

Czech Fine Arts Society Vlasta Vrazova Prague Czech Alliance Association Suki

Poslam Promises Better Complexion and Quick Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Poslam ointment as a gentle treatment for eczema and skin irritations. It claims fast action, deep skin penetration, and healing, urging readers to buy a box from their druggist for 50 cents.

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Mary Morris Renier Sprine Second Street David Bergers Mrs. Stromsten Mrs. Johnson Charles Teeters Lyle Vernons N. C. C. W. Deanery Mrs. Rehak Yataka Camp Alice Edwina Babst and George P. Bent New York Bessie Wagner Robert Bittner Cx Pea Neely Hill L. C. Schuknecht WMT Amos Scott C. A. Love Hill J. C. Milner E. D. Holvenstot E. C. Waite MR. Kaufman Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Honor H. H. Carters East Side Counsel For Trinity Methodist Group S. Arrid American Institute of Laundering People’s Forum Best OF Linn County Fair W. Lundquist FE. A. Johnson Voley DOWS Kiwanis Maccabees Supreme Tent Veterans Meeting Fine Arts Dan Cupid America St. Valentine China Paramount Theater
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