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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1941

Page

8

Shower Parties Honor Three Young Women

Three brides elect were feted in local shower parties. Bernice Knickerbocker, fiancé of Robert Packard, honored at the Heaton home with a bathroom accessories party and a Valent ine motif tea. Hazel Ross presided at a second shower for Vera Mae Melton’s sister Ruth Melton with gifts and a light buffet. A third shower honored Mary Jay Watts, bride elect of Earnest A. Wright Jr., at the Neill residence with parasol streamers, red carnations, and miniature umbrellas.

Igns Bernice Knickerbocker Fairfax Robert Packard Chicago Knickerbocker James Manville Charles Heaton Chester Satterley Heaton Hazel Ross Marion Vera Mae Melton Raymond S. Tapper Ruth & Melton Grande Avenue SE B . Tapper FE J. van Hart Clyde G Landis John G Murph Wo Phillips C M~ Fdaar Richard FE Hobel Charles Janssen Mabel S. Tiffany Mices Tile Prostesar Mary Jape Watts Earnest A. Wright Denver Sarah Ainsworth Effie Neill Tonald G Neill D G Neill Sixth Street Peter Neill W OL. Leighten Lumir Lorene Julius Sorensen John Yanecek Melvin Sopousek Charles Silers John Randall Harry Purdy Harry Morgan George Kerns J H Watts Dolph A. Huene James Winn Charles Doran Leah Krazee

Grant B Mungers Return From Florida Visit

Mr and Mrs Grant B Munger 3921 First Avenue returned Thursday after a month in Florida traveling by motor. They visited relatives in Atlanta en route south and spent several days in New Orleans. they headquartered in Miami during their Florida stay.

Grant B. Munger First Avenue Florida Atlanta New Orleans Miami

Margaret Grady and Edward Kvarda Wed

Miss Margaret Allene Grady daughter of William A and Mrs Grady and Edward Kvarda son of Mr and Mrs John Kvarda were married Monday at 7 am at St Patrick's parish house Rev Dr Lenihan officiated with immediate families present Brides brown dress with beige trim corsage of yellow roses and gardenias Attendant was sister Betty Grady Godfrey Kvarda served as best man The couple will reside at 1806 L Street SW An informal reception followed at the Grady home with a three tier cake and decorations in white and silver

Margaret Allene Grady William A Grady Tenth Street Edward Kvarda John Kvyarda L Street St Patricks Parish House Lenihan Betty Grads Godfrey Kvarda Grady Bernadine Delores Shirley Grady Kvarda

Entertaining at Cedar Rapids Luncheon Party

Mrs Austin N Palmer of The Ausadie hosted a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club Friday afternoon. She complimented guest Mrs Frank J Cornwell of Ann Arbor Michigan, sister of Mrs Walter G Peterson and Mr Peterson of 4002 First Avenue East. After luncheon the guests attended a theater party.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Austin N Palmer The Ausadie Frank J. Cornwell Ann Arbor Mich Walter G Peterson Peterson First Avenue E

Mrs Witwer Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Weaver Witwer of Hilltop Farm entertained at a Rapids Country Club luncheon for members of her bridge club.

Mrs. Witwer Weaver Witwer Hilltop Farm Cedar Rapids Country Club

Birthday dinner honors Mr Sponar at Thirteenth Street home

Mrs J Sponar hosted a dinner party at 612 Thirteenth Street NW on Thursday evening for her husband Mr Sponar’s birthday. The decor featured Valentine colors and a heart cake. Cards were the main diversion, with Mr and Mrs Walter Denny and B para Jean, Mr and Mrs John Tomash and Marilyn, Mr and Mrs George Pfeffer and Betty Lou and Billy, Mrs Ben Davis and H L Shaikoski listed as guests.

J Sponar Thirteenth Street Mr Sponar Walter Denny Para Jean John Tomash Marilyn George Pfeffer Betty Lou Billy Ben Davis H L. Shaikoski

Malta Chapter 415 CES Plans Saturday Meeting

Malta chapter No 415 CES will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic hall. A reception for the 1941 officers will follow, then dancing cards and refreshments. All members of the order are invited.

Malta Ces Masonic Hall Order

Aunt Het Reflects On Picnics And Food Roles

Aunt Het recalls past picnics where everyone brought victuals to share. She now emphasizes knowing who cooks what she eats, signaling a shift toward individual responsibility and meal preparation.

Breakfast For Women Bowlers Sunday In Cedar Rapids

Heads of the International Women's Bowling Congress will attend a 7:30 breakfast for women bowlers at the Roosevelt hotel. The event precedes the state bowling association's annual business meeting during the Cedar Rapids tournament weekend. Mrs Knepprath and other officers will be present. motion pictures will follow. Reservations accepted at the registration desk before Saturday noon.

International Women's Bowling Congress Roosevelt Hotel State Bowling Association Cedar Rapids Jeanette Knepprath Milwaukee Emma Phaler Columbus Ohio Phillis Wheeler Council Bluffs Billy Lindeloff Des Moines Knepprath Roosevelt California Los Angeles Emma Miles Leta Nezerka Cedar Rapids Association

Farewell party honors Bruner officiated by Corderman

Luncheon host Mrs Wayne Corderman at 2620 Mount Vernon avenue SE in honor of Mrs Byron B Bruner. Mr and Mrs Bruner plan to move Monday to Peona to establish their home. A dinner party Tuesday at the Calderman home honored the Bruners with Dr and Mrs Paul W Berney and Mr and Mrs Overton as guests.

Wayne Corderman Mount Vernon Avenue Byron B. Bruner Mr. Bruner Peona Floyd Kling Eugene Baxter Albert Schoendelen Frank Guerin E. J. Ackerman Sheldon Fillenworth Ray Scipel Ed Lee George Wessale Corwin Overton Calderman

Miss Mars Eleanor Hardiman Visits Parents in Queen City

Mary Eleanor Hardiman, a Queen City public schools faculty member, will arrive Friday evening to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Thomas Hardiman, 414 Nineteenth Street NE, continuing a family visit in the city.

Mars Eleanor Hardiman Queen Cris Public Schools Queen City Thomas Hardiman Nineteenth Street

Tandakoda Camp Fire Group Meets at St Johns Church

The Tandakoda Camp Fire group met Monday afternoon at St Johns Episcopal Church. Miss Dorothy Canfield led the group in three songs. Attendees included Betty Hopkins Joan Johnston Susan Starman Noreen Fever Elcie Schaber and Catharine Juill.

Tandakoda St John's Episcopal Church Dorothy Canfield Betty Hopkins Joan Johnston Susan Starman Noreen Fever Elcie Schaber Catharine Juill

Edmund Schenks Celebrate Their Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs Edmund Schenk mark their golden wedding anniversary in Cedar Rapids after marrying in Chicago on February 14 1891 They resided in Chicago then Cedar Rapids for 41 years He retired from Quaker Oats after 43 years Guests at a dinner at their home include son Arthur Schenk Des Moines and family daughter Mrs Bertha Edgar Los Angeles and other relatives Open house continues for friends Edmund C Schenk Jr a World War II air corps veteran is recorded as deceased

Edmund Schenk Third Street Chicago Cedar Rapids Schenk Quaker Oats Company Pauline Yorke Schenks Arthur Schenk Des Moines Mary Anna Edmund Edmund Schenks Bertha Edgar Los Angeles Edmund C Schenk Air Corps

Birthday Surprise At Stevens Residence

Mrs Carl Stevens Jr and Mrs Carl Shields were honored with a surprise birthday party Wednesday evening at 638 Twenty first avenue SW. Dinner was served as guests arrived with filled baskets. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Laws Bachman and family, Arthur Bachman, the George Bachman family of Brandon, Leo Cone and Leann of Independence, and Mr and Mrs Shields joining Mr and Mrs Carl Stevens Jr. Cards and home movies provided entertainment.

Carl Stevens, Jr Carl Shields

Silver Cross circle hosts luncheon at Livingston home

Silver Cross circle of the King's Daughters met at Mrs R W Livingston's 2424 Fourth avenue SE for a Wednesday luncheon with 19 present including two guests Mrs Arthur L Augustine and Mrs Forest Ackley. Mrs Livingston led devotions and read Lincoln stories. Mrs Ben Ogden led the business session. Mrs W E Porter assisted. Members sewed a quilt in the afternoon and planned a Red Cross all day sewing at Mrs Oliver S Wilson's home, with another all day session February 26 at the Community House sewing rooms. lunch urged.

Silver Cross Circle of the King's Daughters R. W Livingston Fourth Avenue SE Arthur L. Augustine Forest Ackley Livingston Jed Lincoln Ben Ogden W. E. Porter Red Cross Oliver S. Wilson Community House

Valentine luncheon for Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Americ an Home Department

Forty members met for a valentine picnic luncheon at the club house Tuesday with Mrs A C Goodall chairing assisted by Mrs C J Elsenbast and Mrs Charles Farhart. Mrs M Hogan served as hospitality chair. Lloyd Eckert led and introduced Miss Rebecca Evans a Coe College pianist who performed In termezzo and Scherzo by Schumann while Imogen B Emery spoke on Defending the American Home.

American Home Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club A C. Goodall C. J Elsenbast Charles Farhart M. Hogan Lloyd Eckert Rebecca Evans Coe College Schumann Imogen B. Emery

Mrs Louis Louvar Hosts Buffet Evening At Home

Mrs Louis Louvar entertained guests Wednesday evening with a buffet supper at her residence 2112 E Avenue NE. Michigan rummy provided diversion for the gathering and the event included Mesdames Lovell Dvorak Frank Melsh Della Fennison Bertha Hightower Blanche Davidson Henrietta Myers and Misses Faye Roberdee Pansy Adams Kathryn Kirby Matilda Ross Alicin Andrie Leona Heil Irene Lybarger Myrtle Struck Marjorie Beach and Margaret Martin.

Louis Louvar Avenue NE Michigan

Hope Circle meets for sewing and notes bridge benefit

Nine members of Hope circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday at the Red Cross sewing rooms. A report was given on the successful benefit bridge hosted Wednesday evening in the Light company Bungalow. The next meeting is set for February 27 at Mrs R D Wilsons home 827 Twenty first avenue SW.

Hope Circle of the King's Daughters Red Cross Light Company R. D. Wilson Twenty-first Avenue

Miss Murtaugh Hosts Raymond Youngton Birthday Dinner

Miss Madora Murtaugh entertained Monday evening at Commonwealth Tea Room with a surprise birthday dinner for Raymond Youngton. Nosage violets and roses were given, a birthday cake was cut, and bridge followed. Attendees included Noel Newell Frances McCullough Faith Whitman and several Youngtons and Sedlaks.

Madora Murtaugh Sixth Street Commonwealth Tea Room Raymond Youngton First Street Noel Newell Frances McCullough Faith Whitman T. H. Youngton William Sedlak Lawrence Augustine Junior Youngton Jesse Burgess

Women Bowlers Host Luncheon at Heinze Home

The Heinze Electric team entertained Lincoln ladies minor bowling league members at captain Mrs Zoe Heinze's home 725 First Ave W on Thursday. Twenty six attended. Mrs Henrietta Jones and Mrs Albin Robertson led planning for the season end luncheon with Mrs Phyllis Suttner and Mrs Marjorie McGinness handling decorations and prizes.

Heinze Electric Company Zoe Heinze First Avenue Lincoln Ladies

Mrs Risk Hosts Silver Chain Dessert Luncheon at Killian’s

Mrs Mike Risk entertained 11 members of the Silver Chain senior circle of the King's Daughters at Killian's tea room for a dessert luncheon in observance of the circle's fifth anniversary. Mrs H R May Jed led devotions on Our Daily Bread. Mrs Oscar Washburn, president, conducted a circle quiz and minutes from four prior anniversaries were read by Mrs H J Sindhal, secretary.

Mike Risk First Avenue E Silver Chain King's Daughters Killian's Tea Room H R. May Jed Oscar Washburn H. J. Sindhal

Miss Margaret Alice Patterson Bride-Elect Honored at Westwood Home

Miss Margaret Alice Patterson, bride elect of Howard D Kahler, was honored Monday evening at the Patterson home on Westwood road NW. Bunco prizes went to Margaret Patterson and Betty Whiting. Guests included Geraldine Motley Betty Poole Ruth Brownell Irva Taylor Leota Peters Margaret Swope and Mesdames Margaret Kahler Hilda Turner Ruth Rawson Dorothy Spencer Lloyd Kahler and George Patterson.

Luesther Patterson Mary Kahler Patterson Westwood Road Margaret Alice Patterson Howard D. Kahler Bunco Margaret Patterson Betty Whiting Geraldine Motley Betty Poole Ruth Brownell Irva Taylor Leota Peters Margaret Swope Margaret Kahler Hilda Turner Ruth Rawson Dorothy Spencer Lloyd Kahler George Patterson

Margaret Bottome circle hosts King's Daughters luncheon

Mrs D M Robertson of 1626 First Avenue West hosted the Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon on Wednesday. Mrs Walter R Kahler led the business meeting and Mrs George J Starman led devotions. Committee reports were given by Mrs A E Tappen, Mrs Joseph W Carberry and Mrs Robertson. Guest was Mrs R L Sceipel. Next meeting set for February 26 at Mrs Starman's home, 820 Twentieth Street SE.

D. M. Robertson First Avenue Margaret Bottome King's Daughters Walter R. Kahler George J. Starman A. E. Tappen Joseph W. Carberry Robertson R. L. Sceipel Starman Twentieth Street

Patricia Hostak Celebrates Ninth Birthday at Home

Patricia Hostak entertained 24 friends for her ninth birthday at her home on Second Avenue SE. Guests included Jack Anderson Constance Thein Pat Thein Patricia Chapman Jerry Chapman Marlene De Sylva Buddy De Sylva Brandon Smith Maureen Fatka Mary Lou Anderson Sally Borschel Sandra Dennis Judith Johnson Jessie Nemecek Virginia White Janie Zalesky and Shirley Hostak.

Patricia Hostak Paul Hostak Second Avenue SE Jack Anderson Constance Thein Pat Thein Patricia Chapman Jerry Chapman Marlene de Sylva Buddy de Sylva Brandon Smith Maureen Fatka Mary Lou Anderson Sally Borschel Sandra Dennis Judith Johnson Jessie Nemecek Virginia White Janie Zalesky Shirley Hostak

T. O. S. Club Holds Eleventh Annual Meeting

Members of the T. O. S. club met Wednesday at Mrs. James B. Linsley’s home in Cedar Rapids for the eleventh annual gathering. Dinner was served and cards were played. Attending were former Cedar Rapids National Bank bookkeepers Mesdames Leon L. Kliekar E. E. Jacobsen Violet M. Conrad and Marsh C. Southwick. Mrs. Frank M. Currie Jr. of Indianapolis could not attend.

T. O. S. Club James B. Linsley Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids National Bank Leon L. Kliekar E. E. Jacobsen Violet M. Conrad Marsh C. Southwick Frank M. Currie, Jr Indianapolis

Louise Leibert Circle Holds Dessert Luncheon in SE Minneapolis

Twelve members of Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters met for a dessert luncheon Tuesday at Mrs. George Serovy's home on Seventeenth Street SE. Mrs. William Prewitt of Ottumwa attended as a guest, with Mrs. Robert M. Chapman reading the constitution and by-laws and Mrs. Robert S. Prewitt leading devotions. The next meeting is set for February 25 at Mrs. M. Sopousek's home on Washington Avenue SE.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters George Serovy Seventeenth Street William Prewitt Ottumwa Robert M. Chapman King's Daughters Robert S. Prewitt M. Sopousek Washington Avenue

Loyal Eight club holds needlework evening at Cedar Rapids home

Six members of the Loyal Eight club met with Mrs. Theodore Burgess at 1012 Sixth Street NW on a Wednesday. They spent the evening doing needlework and exchanging comic valentines. Present were Mesdames Harold White, Dewayne Hughes, Marie Zisko, Earl Leonard of Cedar Rapids, and Gail Postel of Marion. The next meeting will be February 26 with Mrs. Hughes at 716 Tenth Street NW.

Loyal Eight Club Theodore Burgess Sixth Street Harold White Dewayne Hughes Marie Zisko Earl Leonard Cedar Rapids Gail Postel Marion Hughes Tenth Street

LaPlantChoate Auxiliary Plans Valentine Party For Mrs Mentzer

Members met at the YWCA for a Valentine party and birthday surprise for Mrs Ira Mentzer. Mrs Art Climer and Mrs Ray Hamilton hosted with games and gifts. The next LaPlant Choate meeting is set for March 12 at the YWCA and all women are invited.

LaPlant-Choate Auxiliary Ira Mentzer Art Climer Ray Hamilton LaPlant-Choate

Wilson ninth grade Girls Re serves elected new officers

Wilson ninth grade girl reserves elect new officers Tuesday with Dolores Kosina as president Dorothy Matteson as vice president Dorothy Stejskal as secretary Edna Mae Kulhavy as treasurer and Betty Mrstik as inter club council member a Valentine party followed with valentines exchanged and refreshments served

Wilson Dolores Kosina Dorothy Matteson Dorothy Stejskal Edna Mae Kulhavy Betty Mrstik

Mrs Harold Hess Visits Boone For Parents Fortieth Anniversary

Mrs Harold Hess travels to Boone to join her parents Mr and Mrs H T Hott as they mark their fortieth wedding anniversary Friday.

Harold Hess Boone Mrs. H. T. Hott

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Names New Chairs at Montrose

Twenty five members of the Credit Women’s Breakfast club met Wednesday at the Montrose hotel to announce new committee chairmen and members.

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Montrose Hotel

McKinley High Honors Music Students At Assembly

In an assembly at McKinley High School on Friday fourteen music students received awards for outstanding band and orchestra service, drum majoring, and flag twirling. eligibility required a B average in music and C in all subjects plus active participation in their organization. Bill Moore won drum majoring. Marjorie Van Winkle Charlotte Pennin Broth and Jack Dvorak were cited for flag twirling. Students honored for band and orchestra service were also noted.

McKinley High School Bill Moore Marjorie van Winkle Charlotte Pennin- Broth Jack Dvorak

High School Band Presents Concert With Guest Pianist

The program featured Wilbur Gregor Don Nedved Wayne Swan John Cimburek Irene Gianedakis Ruth Kubik Mary Risk Lula Zervas Eugene Pugh and Marvin Jones. Miss Alice Mae Ottilie appeared as guest pianist. The assembly opened with the student body led by Gene Lilly reciting the flag salute and the American's Creed.

Wilbur Gregor Don Nedved Wayne Swan John Cimburek Irene Gianedakis Ruth Kubik Mary Risk Lula Zervas Eugene Pugh Marvin Jones Alice Mae Ottilie Gene Lilly

Daehler To Give Piano Program Saturday At 4

Prof. Max Daehler head of the Coe piano department will present a second weekly radio program on WMT at 4 p.m. Saturday. He will be assisted by former Coe student Miss Alice Mae Ottilie now teaching at McKinley high school. The program includes Bach and Grabner, Grieg Prelude, Rachmaninoff pieces for two pianos, and Liszt Waltz from Suite op 15, with selections like Dream of Love.

WMT Max Daehler Coe Alice Mae Ottilie McKinley High School Mac Dowel Norneriant Grieg Rachmaninoff

Valentines flood hits Cedar Rapids mail in big batch

More than 40,000 valentines moved through Cedar Rapids postal service on Thursday as the cancellation machine processed 77,700 letters. Typical days see 30,000 to 35,000, with Friday Feb 14 boosting totals. Officials estimate the valentine influx nearly doubles last year’s volume.

Cedar Rapids

Pheasant Possession Fined In Justice Court

Clifford Brown and William Matthiesen of Muscatine were fined 75 dollars and costs each in justice court on charges of possessing three pheasants out of season. Arrest was made by a deputy game warden.

Wist Clifford Brown William Matthiesen Muscatine Justice Court

Naturalization Examiner Durisch Schedules Next Week Visits

Cedar Rapids announces the schedule for Stephen Durisch a naturalization examiner from the Chicago immigration office. He will conduct preliminary citizenship examinations Monday Thursday and Friday at the federal building third floor clerk's office and Tuesday at the city hall clerk's office. Citizens may consult him at either site on the listed dates.

Cedar Rapids Stephen Durisch District Director of Immigration and Naturalization Chicago United States District Court Clerk Federal Building City Hall United States Durisch

Chamber of Commerce Plans Recognition Meetings Series

The Chamber of Commerce will host a series of recognition meetings aligned with service club luncheons to spotlight topics such as highway safety focusing on local truck drivers with clean records, education, and religion. Committee members J J Shepfard Brett Dishong B T Perrine Harry Boyd J Rayner Harper and Marvin Wright lead arrangements.

Chamber of Commerce Reemen J. J. Shepfard Brett Dishong B. T. Perrine Harry Boyd J. Rayner Harper Marvin Wright

Westminster Presbyterian Business Girls Valentine Party

The Business Girls class met Tuesday at Miss Ruby M Hickman’s home 1136 Eighth Street NW for a valentine party. Olga Nast assisted with entertainment and refreshments. Prizes went to Marian Davidson Agnes Hibbs Mary Randall and Annette Cornelius.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Ruby M. Hickman Eighth Street Olga Nast Marian Davidson Agnes Hibbs Mary Randall Annette Cornelius

Camp Fire group holds session at Westminster church

Yataka Camp Fire members met Tuesday afternoon at Westminster Presbyterian church to work on rank and handcraft projects. Nine members attended along with guardians Mrs Charles Sullivan and Mrs James Bettle in assistant guardian roles.

Yataka Westminster Presbyterian Church Charles Sullivan James Bettle

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Grant B. Mungers Margaret Grady Mrs Austin Palmer J. Sponar Malta Chater E.S Corderman Mary Eleanor Hardiman Tandakoda Camp HEINZ Stevens American Home Dept Mrs. Louvar Hope Circle Murtaugh Heinze Senior Silver Chain LOYAL Mrs. Wess McKinley People's Furniture Store First Avenue NE Hahlen Jaath Surrey Coro Daehler Chamber Commerce Saul National Biscuit Company Jerry Professor Colonna Wanda McKay CBOE M.S. B Wanda Wansar Suany M.S. B. Wansar Senny Yehudi M.J.B M.J. B.co San Francisco Business Girls Yataka Camp Stars's Hladey's Grocery and Market 4Th Ave SE. Diai Aia H. C. Smith Star Jewelry Co Second Street SE
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