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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1940

Page

7

Mayflower DAR to Meet Friday Afternoon at Walker Home

Mayflower chapter of the D A R will hold a 2 p m meeting Friday at 1933 Park Avenue SE the home of Mrs Ralph E Walker. Assistant hostesses are Mesdames J W Carberry Ethel Mahon Wells C Peck C M Spencer and J R Treichler Mrs Imogen B Emery leads the program National Defense Policies.

Mayflower Chapter Ralph E. Walker Park Avenue SE J. W. Carberry Ethel Mahon Wells C. Peck C. M. Spencer J. R. Treichler Imogen B. Emery

Dorothy Miller Honored as Freshman Rep at Mills

With Mills college Oakland entering a new semester, Dorothy Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert J Miller 1850 B avenue NE has been elected freshman representative for Orchard Meadow residence hall Emily Stevens president of the Associated Students announced the new officer slate

Mills College Oakland Calif Emily Stevens Associated Students Dorothy Miller Robert J. Miller B Avenue NE Orchard-Meadow Residence Hall

Tourist Club Set to Meet at Mrs Holbrook Home

The Tourist club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 P M at 1420 Ad Avenue SE the home of Mrs R H Holbrook Each member may bring a guest Mrs Edward Files will lead the program Godeys Lady Book with illustrations.

R. H. Holbrook Ad Avenue SE Edward *. Files

Monday Book Club Luncheon at Mrs Knight Home

The Monday Book Club met for a luncheon at 2219 Grande Avenue SE with ten members. Mrs Carl K Linge reviewed Moment in Pekin by Lin Yutang.

B. L. Knight Grande Avenue SE Carl K. Linge Lin Yutang

Wednesday Shakespeare Club Meets with Mrs Ivins

The Wednesday Shakespeare club will meet Wednesday with Mrs H M Ivins at 1832 Fifth Avenue SE. The lesson covers Henry VI Part 3 Act I.

Shakespeare Club H. M. Ivins Fifth Avenue SE Henry VI

Pertussin herbal syrup promises cough relief

Do you suffer coughing from a cold and fear social shunning Describe how Pertussin soothes the throat restores secretions and calms coughing Many physicians have prescribed Pertussin for over 30 years Safe for babies Free trial bottle offered by Pertussin Dept H 440 Washington Street New York City.

Pertussin Dept.h Washington Street New York City

Wed Sunday Miss Marjory Bush Marries Ben W Mc Donough

Miss Marjory Bush daughter of Mr and Mrs B C Bush and Ben W McDonough son of Mr and Mrs Harry McDonough were married at 4 pm Sunday in Second Christian church. Rev I E Linkletter officiated with Mary Stevenson accompanying Ernest A Bush. Bride wore oyster white brocaded silk gown with veil and carried roses and sweet peas. Best man Edward McDonough with ushers Charles Bush and Albert McDonough. Bride’s parents hosted about 40 guests in church parlors. Mrs McDonough and Mr McDonough are Roosevelt and Grant High School graduates. he is in the Iowa National Guard and a Quaker Oats employee.

Marjory Bush B. C. Bush Third Avenue Ben W. McDonough Harry McDonough N Street Second Christian Church I. E. Linkletter Mary Stevenson Ernest A. Bush Pauline Fuller Marilyn Pratt Edward Pratt Edward McDonough Charles Bush Albert McDonough McDonough Roosevelt High School Grant High School Iowa National Guard Quaker Oats Company

Miss Juanita Jordan Returns After Florida Visit

Miss Juanita Jordan came back Sunday after a three week stay with her parents Mr and Mrs W C Jordan in Florida.

Juanita Jordan Florida Mrs. W. C. Jordan

Tuesday Book Group Meeting With Mrs Forest Rittgers

The Tuesday Book group of the College club will meet tomorrow with Mrs Forest Rittgers at 420 Sixteenth street SE. A prior Gazette notice misstated that the Thursday group would meet with her.

College Club Forest Rittgers Sixteenth Street SE

Dentist to Attend Chicago Dental Society Meeting

Dr. John Skien of 2007 Fourth Avenue SE left this morning to attend the annual mid winter meeting of the Chicago Dental Society and will return Wednesday evening.

John Skien Fourth Avenue SE Chicago Dental Society

Irene Douglas Circle Hosts Luncheon at McCalley Home

The Irene Douglas circle of the Kings Daughters will meet at Mrs. C. W. McCalley’s home 1818 Park Avenue SE on Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon. Mrs. Grant Miller and Mrs. G. W. Higbee will assist.

Irene Douglas The King’s Daughters C. W. McCalley Park Avenue SE Grant Miller G. W. Higbee

Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Set for Roosevelt Hotel Sorority Rooms

Beta Iota chapter plans a 7 30 p m gathering Monday in the Roosevelt hotel sorority rooms. Members will discuss upcoming events and chapter activities.

Beta Iota Beta Sigma Phi Roosevelt Hotel

Camp Fire Demonstration at Valentine Tea Set

Mrs. O. E. Long's Camp Fire group will demonstrate Camp Fire ideals at a Valentine tea Tuesday from 3 30 to 5 p m in the parlors of St. Paul's church honoring the guardians of the church. Mothers, Camp Fire office representatives, and the local executive board will attend. Participants include Mary Helen Armstrong Doris Tappen Patsy Pratt Suzanne Combs Jean Hartman Ruth Bottorff and others.

O. E. Long St. Paul’s Church Guardians of the Church Mary Helen Armstrong Doris Tappen Patsy Pratt Suzanne Combs Jean Hartman Ruth Bottorff Mary Ann McWilliams Gloria Lehti Joanne Greene Charlene Smothers Gloria Sheppard Martha Jennison Beverly Blencoe Phyllis Potter Darlene Neptash Rose Mary Barta Betty Lou Lynn Lois Machemer A. W. Plock Charles J. Bready Margaret Ann Plock Sylvia Lehti Nadine Morse Jo Ann Berger Marjorie Harris Rosalee Campbell Dorothy Curl Ruth Jayne Russell Knapp

Ralph Leo Recital Showcases Local Students and Pieces

Ralph Leo presented his voice students in a Sunday recital at his studio. Miss Trewin, a high school student, sang in Italian German and French, accompanied by Ralph Leo. The program included Schubert Gounod Haydn Wood and Tschaikowsky selections among others.

Ralph Leo Belvo Esse Eens Gounod Charles Charlotte Trewin Pique-Dame Tschaikowsky Charlotte Trewin Betty Markey Haydn Wood Jones Mildred Fuller Margetsen Waas Burleigh John Severson Jeanne D’arc” Tschaikowsky Frances Sebern Joes UG Huhn Keith Ottsen Miss Trewin

Irene Neitzel and Henry Holan Wed at St James Methodist

Irene M Neitzel of Guernsey and Henry J Holan of Chelsea were married at the St James Methodist parsonage in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Thomas Collister. Eldon Neitzel served as best man and Bale Holan as bridesmaid.

St. James Methodist Parsonage Irene M Neitzel Guernsey Henry J. Holan Chelsea Eldon Neitzel Bale Holan Thomas Collister

Ralph Leo Presents Cup to Coe Fraternity

In memory of his father Ernest Leo, Ralph Leo presented a loving cup to Phi Mu Alpha at Coe College for use in their annual inter fraternity sing at Coe College.

Ernest 4. Leo Ralph Leo Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity Coe College Coe

Rummage to Rhythm Burlesque at Prague Rebekah Lodge

Praha Rebekah lodge No. 5 held a regular session on Friday followed by a musical burlesque titled Rummage to Rhythm. The show featured director Lucille Filipy and cast members Laura Horsky Alma Leksa Martha Felter Jeannette Stastny Marie Smith Ann Zvacek Agnes Konigsmark Lillian Cach Beatrice Janeba Laura Biskup Irene Paula Mary Seda Henrietta Seabrooke Bernice Lana and Bessie Novotny.

Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 Lillian Heral Marie Smith Henrietta Seabrooke Lucille’ Filipy Laura Horsky Alma Leksa Martha Felter Jeannette Stastny Ann Zvacek Agnes Konigsmark Lillian Cach Beatrice Janeba Laura Biskup Irene Paula Mary Seda Bernice Lana Bessie Novotny

Surprise party honors Mrs Serovy at her home

Neighbors of Mrs Harry Serovy held a Friday evening surprise party at her home. Gifts were given to the honored guest and bingo was played. Guests included Mesdames George Moore Andrew Mayfield Ula Eckert Bud Konigsmark Ed Koutsky O'Brien Robert Burns Frank Merrifield Libby Stanek Lumir Stanek G W McSkimming her son Jimmy Lewis Rozek Joe Dutrt Leon Stusak Mary Murphy John Murphy her son Johnny and Misses Lillian Moore Ramona O'Brien.

Harry Serovy George Moore Andrew Mayfield Ula Eckert Bud Konigsmark Ed Koutsky O’brien Robert Burns Frank Merrifield Libby Stanek Lumir Stanek G. W. McSkimming Jimmy Lewis Rozek Joe Dutrt Leon Stusak Mary Murphy John Murphy Johnny Lillian Moore Ramona O’brien

Toledo Bride Weds Rex Wise In Tole do Sunday Afternoon

Mary Dugan and Rex R Wise united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents in Toledo Mississippi. The single ring ceremony was performed by Rev William J Macauley in the presence of family and friends. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Mrs. Taylor Heads to Washington for Niece’s Wedding

Mrs. R. P. Taylor of 2206 Upland drive SE travels to Washington Iowa to attend the upcoming marriage of her niece Miss Katherine Masson of Washington to Frederick E. Smith of Rock Island Illinois set for Saturday evening.

R. P. Taylor Upland Drive Aithea Montgomery Washington Taylor Katherine Masson Frederick E. Smith Rock Island, Il

Valentine Party Bridges Prizes Won by Local Ladies

Mrs. Ella Lund hosted a Valentine party at 113 First Avenue with three bridge tables. Prizes went to Mrs. Lena Holtz, Mrs. Barbara Stimson, and Miss Ina Wilson, assisted by Mrs. Lena Borschel and Mrs. Leila Gossett.

Ella Lund First Avenue Lena Holtz Barbara Stimson Ina Wilson Lena Borschel Leila Gossett

Service Circle meets for pot luck luncheon

The Service Circle of the King's Daughters will gather Thursday at 12 30 PM at Mrs. E D Jack 1923 Higley Avenue SE for a pot luck luncheon. Members should come prepared to sew.

King’s Daughters E. D. Jack Higley Avenue SE

Mizpah circle gathers for Bible study and luncheon

Mizpah circle of the Kings Daughters met Thursday at 827 Seventeenth Street SW. Mrs. R A Koehn led Bible study followed by luncheon. Mrs L R Buffington presided over the business meeting and members sewed on layettes. Guests included Mrs Paul Ammons Mrs Lyle Starkweather Mrs Roy Kessler Mrs Milo Nesetril and Mrs W S Denney. Next meeting at 907 D Avenue NW hosted by Mrs R Morey.

Mizpah Circle King’s Daughters L. E. Dice Seventeenth Street R. A. Koehn L. R. Buffington Paul Ammons Lyle Starkweather Roy Kessler Milo Nesetril W. S. Denney R. Morey D Avenue NW

Hard of Hearing Society Lip Reading Class Meeting

The advanced class of the Hard of Hearing society will gather Thursday at 7 p.m. for a lip reading session.

Hard of Hearing Society

Derby Hosts Weekend Guests From Boone and Grundy Center

Miss Dorothy Sadderis of Boone and Laurence Metzgar of Grundy Center spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Derby, 400 Twenty-fifth street SE.

Dorothy Sadderis Boone Laurence Metzgar Grundy Center Mrs. L. W. Derby Twenty-fifth Street

Louise Leibert Circle Dessert Luncheon Tue Dec 1

Louise Leibert Circle meets at the home of Mrs. J E Killinger 2119 D avenue NE Tuesday at 1 p m for a dessert luncheon.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters J. E. Killinger D Avenue

Margaret Bottome group meets for dessert luncheon

The Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. Walter R. Kahler, 1931 Washington Avenue SE.

Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters Walter R. Kahler Washington Avenue SE

Aunt Het Voices On Moving And Age In A New Town

Aunt Het remarks that moving in adulthood isolates you from peers who view you as old, while old friends still see you as young as they feel. The comment contrasts new town perceptions with lifelong ties.

Local Folk Return From Trips

Local residents return from weekend trips to Illinois. Lumir Severa of 2300 Blake Boulevard SE came back after several days in Evanston with Mrs. James W. Good. Betty Beardsley and Mrs. David E. Beardsley of 2149 Linden Drive SE returned after two Chicago days. George W. Corey and wife of 356 Park Terrace SE returned after visiting daughter Marianne at Monticello College Godfrey Illinois.

Illinois Evanston James W. Good Lumir Severa Blake Boulevard Chicago David E. Beardsley Betty Beardsley Linden Drive George W. Corey Park Terrace Marianne Monticello College Godfrey Ill

Tau Gamma Sigma marks fifth anniversary at Trinity church dinner

Members of the Tau Gamma Sigma club at Trinity Lutheran Church observed the organization’s fifth anniversary with a dinner at Lillick's tea room. A Valentine themed table, a club history read by secretary Miss Helen Wilken, and games filled the evening for fifteen members and four guests.

Tau Gamma Sigma Club Trinity Lutheran Church Lillick Helen Wilken F'sie Shimek Gladys Bernstorf Helen Gillham Ann Oleson Elsie Rinderknecht Margaret Brammer Norma Detlefs Paula

Social Circle Honors Mrs Rank at Birthday Meeting

The Social circle of the Peoples church met Friday to honor charter member Mrs. Ed Rank on her birthday. Valentine decorations and gifts marked the event. Hostesses were Mrs. R. C. Folsom and Mrs. Mary Louise Welke. President Mrs. F. A. Small announced a fancy work sale for the latter part of March.

The Peoples Church Ed Rank Valentine R. C. Folsom Mary Louise Welke F. A. Small

Miss Eunice Lambertsen Visits Lincoln Birthday in Minneapolis

Miss Eunice Lambertsen of Minneapolis spends the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs F M Dulin at 1614 Ellis Boulevard NW for Lincoln's birthday observances.

Miss Eunice Lambertsen Minneapolis Lincoln Mrs F. M. Dulin Ellis Bouevard

Volunteer Junior Circle Meets Tuesday Evening

The Volunteer Junior Circle of the King's Daughters will meet Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the home of Miss Kathleen Victorine located at 2410 Grande Avenue SE.

The King’s Daughters Kathleen Victorine Grande Avenue

Jackson P.T.A. Meeting Set With Founders Day Program

Jackson P.T.A. will hold a 2 p.m. meeting Tuesday with the boys glee club singing patriotic songs and 2A and 3B presenting the dialogue The Flag directed by Miss Jessie Hahn. Mrs. Neely Hill, P.T.A. council president, will speak. Third grade mothers hostesses. past presidents attend.

Jackson P. T. A

Garfield P T A Founders Day Meeting Youth Entertainment

Garfield P T A will meet Wednesday at 2 30 P M in observance of Founders day. Entertainment by kindergarten pupils and the mothers chorus. Past presidents to be honored. Third grade mothers will be hosts.

Garfield P. T. A

Lincoln P T A Observes Founders Day Meeting

The Lincoln P T A will meet on Wednesday at 7 15 p m to observe Founders day. The mothers chorus will sing and mothers of third and fourth grade pupils will be hostesses.

Lincoln P. T. A Mothers Chorus

New Anglo Turkish Trade Pact Reached

Britain announced a new British Turkish trade treaty to take effect February 19 and last for one year with automatic annual renewals unless abrogated. The agreement was reached in London on February 3 and builds on existing mutual aid pacts and armament sales agreements with Turkey.

London Britain Turkey

Taft Wife Urges U S Interest In Politics

Mrs. Robert A. Taft tells Americans not to fear politics and to be proud of political knowledge. In San Francisco, Rotary President Walter D Head foresees a long European war, four to five years, unless Hitler loses power in Berlin.

International News Service New York Robert A. Taft SAN Francisco — International Rotary Walter D. Head Hitler Berlin

S. E. Mueller Named Master Mechanic Here

S. E. Mueller formerly superintendent of motive power for the Rock Island railroad at Kansas City has been named master mechanic at Cedar Rapids effective Feb. 10 He succeeds H C McCullough who moves to master mechanic at Silvis Illinois C E Farley shifts from Silvis to Des Moines as master mechanic B H Smith transfers from Des Moines to Mueller's Kansas City post

S. E. Mueller Rock Island Railroad Kansas City Cedar Rapids H. C. McCullough Silvis Ill C. E. Farley Des Moines B. H. Smith Mr. Mueller

Pattern 4390 for misses and women in many sizes

Pattern 4390 is available in misses and women's sizes 12 16 18 20 30 32 34 36 38 and 40. Size 16 uses 35g yards of 35 inch fabric and 2 yards face edging. Send fifteen cents for this pattern to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West Seventeenth Street New York NY. Additional ten cents adds the latest Pattern Book.

Cedar Rapids Gazette West Seventeenth Street New York N. Y

John Atkinson Recovering from Pneumonia at St Luke's

City briefs note Lincoln hotel proprietor John Atkinson is hospitalized with pneumonia at St Luke's. Knights of Columbus pinochle tournament starts Tuesday at 8 30 PM at the club rooms with second round gate to be announced after the first round.

John Atkinson Lincoln Hotel St. Luke’s Hospital Knights of Columbus

Missionary Society Meet Changes Location In Cedar Rapids

Illness forces the Kenwood Presbyterian missionary society to meet at Mrs. Thomas G. Armstrong home on 141 Thirty-fifth street NE Wednesday, replacing the earlier plan to meet with Mrs. O. F. Wiedersburg. The Cedar Rapids Scout area first aid course at First Presbyterian chapel 7 p.m. Tuesday features talks by F. E. Luse on Wounds Requiring Additional Consideration and John Brague on Shocks. Artificial respiration will be studied.

Kenwood Presbyterian Missionary Society Thomas G. Armstrong Thirty-fifth Street O. F. Wiedersburg Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Chapel F. E. Luse John Brague

Jewelry Missing Diamonds From Ring In City Home

Mrs. J. L. Conley reported three diamonds missing from a platinum ring kept in a jewelry box on her dresser at 1569 First Avenue E. The stones, valued at 85 dollars, were noted missing after she last wore the ring last Tuesday and found the loss Sunday at 10 a.m.

J. L. Conley First Avenue E

Canopus Club Honors Lincoln Birthday With Gettysburg Film

At the Roosevelt hotel Tuesday noon the Canopus club will view Charles A. Novotny’s Gettysburg battlefield footage marking Lincoln’s 131st birth anniversary. Dr. Harold A. Lockhart will address National Defense as an added program feature.

Abraham Lincoln Canopus Roosevelt Hotel Charles A. Novotny Gettysburg Lincoln Harold A. Lockhart United States Army

Independent businessman Louis Soener dies at 73

Louis C. Soener 73 longtime Independence resident and retired restaurant proprietor died of a heart attack Saturday night at an Iowa City hospital after treatment. He jointed G W Burris in business 36 years and retired December 19. Survived by wife Anna and three sons and three daughters, funeral set for St Josephs Church.

Independence Louis C. Soener Iowa City Mr. Soener G. W. Burris Louis Lucy Soener Mr. Burris City Soener Anna Wendling St. John’s Julia Spener Charles George Edith Althauser Dubuque Lilly Spener St. Joseph’s Catholic Church B. A. Erdland St. John’s Cemetery

Youth Of 20 Christian Churches Hold Meeting

A meeting of youth from twenty Christian churches gathered at the First Christian church Sunday afternoon and evening with about 140 in attendance. Miss Ruth March led as youth chairman assisted by Rev. I. E. Linkletter, with panel on the reaches of the church by Rev. Vernon Carter. State secretary Rev J A Dillinger spoke on duties.

First Christian Church John English Christian Endeavor M. H. Williams One Great Christian Fellowship Everett Cartwright Dora Cargin Lord Jesus Christian Churches Iowa

Mount Hood Skiers Suffer Injuries Amid Hazardous Snow

A severe snow hazard on Mount Hood left 12 skiers with broken legs and many others injured on Sunday. The weather conditions in Portland and surrounding areas contributed to the dangerous skiing situation and prompted emergency responses.

Portland, Ore Mount Hood

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