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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1941
Page
5
Fifty members of the nature and garden department met at the club house for a luncheon and a talk by Miss Mary Woitishek on famous gardens. Color movies of gardens and local plots were shown and plans were made for a garden short course on March 20.
The Wednesday Social club met on February 19 at the Commonwealth tea room with a luncheon and a program including toasts to patriotism and the flag. Speakers included Mrs. F. W. Davis Mrs. J S Hamilton and Dr Hulda Rice. Mrs. W W White served as toastmaster and an inspection tour of the Masonic library followed in the afternoon.
A Wednesday luncheon shower honored Mrs. Fred Andrews at 1119 A Avenue NW with a picnic and handkerchief gift. Guests included Mrs. Cecil St Germaine and others. afternoon card games awarded prizes to Mrs. St Germaine, Mrs. Ralph Andrews, and Mrs. Fred Andrews.
A surprise party was held Wednesday evening at 1216 Fifth Avenue SE for Mrs. Andrews on her birthday. Guests included Mrs Ed Nelson Mrs Garnet McLean Mrs Roy Doty Mrs S P Moore Mrs Sam Palumbo and Mrs Ralph Andrews. Cards were played with prizes to Mesdames Palumbo Serman Saunders and McLean. Refreshments were served as gifts were presented to Mrs Andrews.
Eight members of the Caval ettes club met Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Lucille Melichar 1210 M street SW. Attendees included Mary Jane Adams Patricia Hutton Eileen Hutton Agnes Ryan Mildred Ryan Katherine Ousin Mary LaTour and Berndine Kleppe.
Miss Mariel L Koch bride elect of Kenneth Pearson enjoyed a pre wedding shower at Agnes Edgar's home 218 Eleventh Street SW Thursday evening. Linn county AAA farm office members and friends attended. A gift was presented to the bride elect during court whist with prizes won by Madge Ricker and Agnes Edgar. Hostess Fern Horak assisted. Attendees included Lucille Piper Ethel Meskimen Marie Kula Wanita Hartung Elsie Smith Myrtle Andrews Hollis Hartung Ann Lehner Onalee Williams.
Mrs A Einen and her daughter Mariette hosted Kokitami Camp Fire members at a patriotic tea on Tuesday afternoon. Centerpiece featured American flags with red and white candles. Guardian Mrs J W Carberry led tea service and other mothers attended. Mariette played piano pieces signaling progress toward the torch bearer rank.
Mrs J F Hruby of 945 Rockford Road SW was surprised on her birthday by members of the Toot-Toot quilting club. Mrs Charles Sportel arranged the surprise and hosted refreshments for the group.
Mrs. George Clifford entertained five Cyclettes members at 706 L Street SW on Wednesday evening after a business meeting. The boys' motorcycle club joined for refreshments.
Mrs. Vernon Schrader of Atkins entertained at her parents home Mr and Mrs Guy Curran 1329 Burch avenue NW Thursday afternoon for members of her bridge club Prizes were won by Mesdames Fred OKelly George Kuba August Brehm and Leo Patten.
Mrs. C. F. Peremsky hosted a dessert luncheon Thursday for members of the J.H.N. circle of the King's Daughters at 1851 D avenue NE. Mrs. Bertram P Puckett led the business meeting and Mrs. Warold Kimball conducted devotions. Afternoon work involved sewing layettes for needy families.
Members of the Ace High club met with Miss Mary Corrigan at 1315 Second Avenue SE for an evening of cards with a patriotic motif. Prizes were won by Miss Margaret Jacobsen and Mrs. Bernard Morrison.
A surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Frank Modracek at Ely Odd Fellows hall last Sunday. Cards were played and refreshments served.
Mrs. A W Daniels entertained Harmony circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon at 2111 Fifth Avenue SE. A comforter was tied and will be given to the needy. Mrs. Edgar McNall attended as a guest.
The next meeting is arranged with Mrs. C T Bachman of 3386 Crescent Street SE. The notice lists the participant and the street address for the appointment.
Thirteen members of the Jolly Gift club gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. Roy Sturdivan's home on 3127 D Avenue NE Bunco was the evening's diversion and center of activity.
Three Boy Scout boards of review will be held Friday night at the police station the Central fire station and fire station No 3 all meetings start at 7 30 p m Glen Shatzer 17 son of Mr and Mrs John S Shatzer of 1558 Fiftieth street NE enlisted in the navy at the local recruiting office Thursday Ed Lnenicka Route 3 reported to police Friday that a spare tire and rim were stolen from his truck between 6 p m and midnight Thursday while parked at Third street and Twelfth avenue SE The equipment valued at 35 Snenicka said In the Assembly Room of the Air program to be broadcast over WMT at 9 30 Saturday morning the final quiz box will be presented with 35 Cedar Rapids high school boys and girls taking part.
Bob Pierce, forward on Marquette University's freshman basketball team, is diagnosed with situs inversus meaning his heart lungs stomach and liver are on the opposite side as normal. Doctors treat him as a unique medical case affecting athletic performance and daily life.
Defense officials announced a defense production planning board to coordinate industrial efforts between democracies. Harry L. Hopkins and Admiral William H. Standley were named members, with John J. Biggers to receive recommendations on present and future production and Britain’s defense needs. Labor leaders Meany and Carey, Maj. Gen. Burns, and scientist Robert E. others join the group.
Doherty of the Car negie Institute of Technology is joined by two industrialists John L. Pratt retired GM executive vice president and William E. Levis of Toledo Ohio chairman of Libby Owens Illinois Glass in the referenced board or committee context.
The Senate military committee urged a sweeping probe into defense procurement. A special seven senator panel would audit contracts for supplies, munitions, vehicles, aircraft, ships, plants and related facilities with a $25,000 budget and broad subpoena powers.
Annual savings of two million dollars are expected from a new railroad chemical that inhibits corrosive brine from dripping off refrigerator cars, protecting equipment, track, and bridges.
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