Small Groups Host Luncheons and Bridge in January Social
Smaller groups and housewives bustle through January sales while Bundles for Britain highlights the calendar. Mrs E F Moorman hosted a luncheon at 2267 Washington Ave SE with 16 guests including Mrs Lacl Ray Abbott of White Bear Lake Minn formerly of Cedar Rapids, followed by a bridge game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
E. F. Moorman
Washington Avenue
Lacl Ray Abbott
White Bear Lake
Minn
Cedar Rapids
Bridge
Harlan Benner
Honolulu
Robert Jack
Nineteenth Street
James Dunlop
Center Point Road
Benner
Jack
A. R. Menary
George Thompson
Isabel Stark
Mrs Bessie Matson and C L Douglass wed in Cedar Rapids
Announcement reports the marriage of Mrs Bessie Matson of 1113 Second Avenue SE and Charles L Douglass of 549 Knollwood Drive SE. The ceremony occurred Wednesday afternoon at St Pauls Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, officiated by Rev Dr Charles J Bready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Matson
Second Avenue SE
Charles L. Douglass
Knollwood Drive
Cedar Rapids
Charles J Bready
St. Paul's Methodist Church
PEO Chapter IH Members Host Dessert Luncheon
Members of chapter IH PEO met with Mrs. George F. Miller at 1960 Washington avenue SE for a dessert luncheon Tuesday. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. H. N Boyson and Mrs. C. S. Foster. Mrs Irving Churchill spoke on the subject Furniture as a Creative Art. Guests included Mrs. Mc Conkie AM Nevada la, Mrs. Boye DY. Tipton, and Mrs. Knowles EF Burbank Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter
PEO
George F. Miller
Washington Avenue SE
H. N Boyson
C. S. Foster
Irving Churchill
McConkie
Nevada
Boye
DY. Tipton
Knowles
Burbank
Calif
P. E. O. Chapter Meeting Reviews Biography
Mrs. B Harrington hosted Chapter FO P. E. O. at 364 Forest Drive SE. Mrs. J T Grayston reviewed As I Remember Him a Biography of RS by Hans Zinsser. Miss Lambert from Cedar Falls attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Harrington
Forest Drive
Chapter FO
Guy E. Hillier
Charles J. Bready
J. T. Grayston
Hans Zinsser
Two Couples Leave On Florida Vacation
Mr and Mrs Ingram Bixler and Mr and Mrs C J Lynch Jr depart Thursday by car for a multiweek trip to southern Florida from their Ohio residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Ingram Bixler
Blake Boulevard
C. J. Lynch, Jr
Bever Avenue
Silver Cross Daughters Meet For Luncheon At Mrs Hess Home
Members of the Silver Cross circle of the King’s Daughters gathered Tuesday at 385 Twenty second street SE for a luncheon. Fifteen attended as Mrs T K Hefner led devotions and roll call with a scripture verse. Mrs Ben Ogden, president, conducted the business meeting and members sewed afterward with Mrs L W Walker assisting the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Cross Circle of the King's Daughters
H R Hess
Twenty-second — Street
T. K. Hefner
Ben Ogden
L. W. Walker
Dairy Dale Community Meeting Set for Thursday Evening
A notice announces a Dairy Dale community meeting on Thursday at 8 p.m. in the hall to discuss local issues and preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Dale
Franken Addresses Legion Auxiliary on Veteran Legislation
James E. Franken Cedar Rapids attorney and past commander spoke to Hanford unit No. 5 American Legion Auxiliary on Veteran's Legislation. He outlined benefits for World War veterans including free hospitalization disability compensation widows and orphans burial support and grave markers while stressing the role of Legion in securing these rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Franken
Cedar Rapids
Hanford Post
Hanford Unit No. 5
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Franken
Charles Penningroth
More Pre-Nuptial Events Given For Marilyn Thompson
Continuing the pre nuptial courtesies for Miss Marilyn Thompson whose marriage to Robert L Scriven will take place Jan 15 the dessert luncheon and shower was hosted by Mrs Louis Cull man at 428 Nineteenth street SE The table featured blue crystal and white Guests included Mesdames George Lenck Chris Miller Thomas Hardiman Edward Nelson William Richardson Emil Horak and Floyd Thompson Wednesday afternoon Mrs William Richardson hosted a handkerchief shower at 1053 Second Avenue SE Refreshments were served at a table with white chrysanthemums and pink candles Guests presented the bride elect with favorite recipes with invitations extended to Mesdames Harry Mullin George Lenck Dan Kruidemier Thomas Hardiman Floyd Thompson and Miss Jean Richardson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Thompson
Robert L. Scriven
Louis Cullman
Nineteenth Street SE
George Lenck
Chris Miller
Thomas Hardiman
Edward Nelson
William Richardson
Emil Horak
Floyd Thompson
Second Avenue SE
Miss Thompson
Harry Mullin
Dan Kruidemier
Jean Richardson
King's Daughters Dessert Luncheon Hosts Baby Hand Plan
Mrs Lester Martinek hosted Margaret Bottome circle at 955 Daniels Street NE for a dessert luncheon. Mrs Walter Kahler led the business meeting and devotions were led by Mrs Larry Condon. Reports from committees outlined sewing progress and ways and means. Next meeting set for January 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Martinek
Daniels Street
Margaret Bottome
King's Daughters
Walter Kahler
Larry Condon
A. E. Tappen
Ways and Means
Joseph Carberry
Marmola Ad Claims Safe Slimming For Fat Figures
An old Marmola advertisement urged adults with thyroid-related obesity to lose weight safely without starvation or intense exercise. It touts thirty years on the market and twenty million boxes sold, notes Marmola is not a cure-all, and advises consulting a physician for diagnosis.
Aunt Het Remarks on Jane and Husband Judgment
The speaker notes Jane's vanity as a factor in trusting her husband, claiming she sees his judgment proven by his choice in her. The line suggests social commentary on marriage and self-image within the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Center and F W Smith wed in Waterloo nuptials
Miss Helen Center daughter of Mr and Mrs H O Center 819 Second Avenue SW and F W Smith of Waterloo were married January 4 in the parsonage of the First Christian church Waterloo with Rev L A Lewis officiating Attending were Miss Joanna O Mara and R Gerald Jennings both of Waterloo The bride a Wil son high school graduate and Cedar Rapids Auto Supply employee The groom a Iowa City high school graduate and University of Iowa attendee employed by Paul Will Sign and Display service in Waterloo The couple will reside at 421 Argyle Street after Jan 18
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Center
H. O. Center
Second Avenue
F. W. Smith
Waterloo
Anna Smith
Frank M. Smith
Iowa City
First Christian Church of
L. A. Lewis
Joanna O'Mara
R. Gerald Jennings
Wilson High School
Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Company
Mr. Smith
Iowa City High School
University of Iowa
Paul Will
Argyle Street
Mount Mercy Alumnae Luncheon Planned at Montrose Hotel
The Mount Mercy Alumnae Association will hold its monthly luncheon Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Java room of the Montrose hotel. Reservations should be made with Mrs. Richard Long at 6367.
Sorority Honors Visitor at Montrose Hotel Luncheon
Delta Theta Chi members gathered in the Montrose hotel Java room Wednesday noon to honor Miss Louise Beebe field secretary visiting the city. Attendees included Hazel Pettit Mae Taylor Alberta Hoye Adelyn Mickel Billie Sturtz Anne Severa Jean Wise and Charlotte Wing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delta Theta Chi Sorority
Montrose Hotel
Louise Beebe
Hazel Pettit
Mae Taylor
Alberta Hoye
Adelyn Mickel
Billie Sturtz
Anne Severa
Jean Wise
Charlotte Wing
Cedar Rapids Parents and Teachers hear Rev W A Jacobs
About forty members of the Cedar Rapids council of Parents and Teachers heard Rev W A Jacobs speak on Character Education in a Democracy. He urged personal responsibility and cooperation, plus walking with God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
God
Milo Heral
E. D. Holvenstot
C. G. Barber
Voters Discuss Women’s Obligations At League Meeting
Mrs. C. H. Birch urged keener involvement of women in social issues and government. She praised Cedar Rapids police bicycle licensing program and chaired the government and social welfare group. Mrs. Lillian Beane spoke on women in government roles and Mrs. J. P. Mills urged members to follow Iowa legislature bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Birch
Fourth Street
League of Women Voters
Birch
League
Police Department of
Cedar Rapids
Lillian Beane
J. P. Mills
Iowa
Haneys Return After Four Weeks Travel
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Haney and their son Jack returned Wednesday from a four week motor trip through the southern states and California. They spent two weeks visiting in Pasadena California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Haney
Upland Drive
Jack
California
Pasadena
Calif
Camp Fire Guardians Install New Officers
The Cedar Rapids Camp Fire guardians met in First Presbyterian church for officer installation led by Mrs. A I Mason. New officers are Mrs Arthur Norman president Miss Marvel Foster vice president and Mrs R B Moore secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
First Presbyterian Church
A. I. Mason
Arthur Norman
Marvel Foster
R. B. Moore
C. S. Foster
Guardians’ Association
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
G. V. Wood
Norman, Moore, Mason
F. L. Bokerney
Harry E. Yaw
M. F. Hurley
H. Halvorsen
P. H. Brown
G. Richard Shoemaker
John Hollister
J. M. Johnson
George Liddle
C. P. Lawrence
Paul Nevins
Miss Marvel Foster
Carol Ann Salat Birthday Party Attended by Family
Mrs. Lee W. Salat hosted a third birthday party for her daughter Carol Ann at 1700 Eighth street NW. Balloons and favors were handed out to guests including Jo Ann Stanek Kenneth Horak Richard Salat Sandra Stanek Ronald Salat Arthur Wittke and several Mesdames Stanck Shimek Horak Salat Wittke Krotz Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee W. Salat
Eighth Street
Carol Ann
Jo Ann Stanek
Kenneth Horak
Richard Salat
Sandra Stanek
Ronald Lee Salat
Arthur Wittke
Barbara
Donny
Wayne Krotz
F. Stanck
L. Shimek
L. Horak
F. Salat
A. Wittke
F. Krotz
F. Cooper
Two Women Return From South Motor Trip
Miss Eveta Vondracek and Miss Frances McLaughlin have returned from a two week motor trip through the south visiting New Orleans Florida and Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eveta Vondracek
Twentieth Street
Frances McLaughlin
Twenty Eighth Street Drive
South
New Orleans
Florida
Cuba
Mrs. Charlotte Campagna Leaves for Los Angeles
Mrs. Charlotte Campagna of Til Ellis boulevard NW departed Tuesday for Los Angeles to be with her daughter Mrs. Leon D. Clark who is ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Campagna
Los Angeles
Charlotte Campagna
Ellis Boulevard
Leon D. Clark
Kephart Hosts Card Party With Five Hundred Fun
Mr and Mrs Fred R Kephart of Sixth Street SE hosted a Wednesday card party. The six dozen attendees included Mr and Mrs Harry Brown Mr and Mrs L V White Mr and Mrs Dick Gillen Mr and Mrs J Knoebel Nell Ashland Laura Wright Goldie Hoffman Louise Mann Floyd Wells Harry White and Jesse Moore. Visitors from out of town included Mr and Mrs Ote Hildebrand Mrs Fern Cole and Bernard Ruff of Garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Kephart
Sixth Street SE
Harry Brown
L. V. White
Dick Gillen
J. Knoebel
Nell Ashland
Laura Wright
Goldie Hoffman
Louise Mann
Floyd Wells
Harry White
Jesse Moore
Ote Hildebrand
Fern Cole
Bernard Ruff
Garrison
Bridge Evening Hosted by Ace High Club Members
An Ace High club bridge gathering was held Wednesday at Mrs Norman Workman's home 135 Thirty third Street SE. Prizes were awarded to Miss Margaret Jacobsen and Miss Rachel Baker with guest Miss Gertrude Humphreys in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace High Club
Norman Workman
Thirtythird Street
Margaret Jacobsen
Rachel Baker
Gertrude Humphreys
Mrs Smith Hosts Picnic Luncheon Club Meeting
Mrs. Clarence Smith entertained the Three B club at her home on Avenue NE Tuesday with a picnic luncheon. Guests included Mesdames F. J. Kouba, Clayton Smith, John Schimmelpfennig, Louise Van Pelt, Donald Diehl and Eva Hazen who enjoyed card games as the afternoon's diversion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Smith
Avenue NE
F. J. Kouba
Clayton Smith
John Schimmelpfennig
Louise van Pelt
Donald Diehl
Eva Hazen
Charles K Stolba Installed as 1941 Chancellor Commander
Charles K Stolba was installed as the 1941 chancellor commander of Star of the West lodge No 1 Knights of Pythias, succeeding W W Lansing who became master of work for 1941. Installation ceremonies were led by S O Weaver as grand chancellor and J F Currell as grand master of arms with other 1941 officers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star of the West Lodge No. 1
Knights of Pythias
Charles K. Stolba
W W. Lansing
Lansing
S. O. Weaver
J. F. Currell
Mike” Millian
D E. Drake
E. W. Hildebrand
Mrs Frick Hosts Missionary Groups at Home
Mrs W H Frick of 805 Third Avenue SE entertained members of the Bernice Williams and Matilda Frick missionary groups from First Christian church at her residence on Wednesday evening. Mrs Gordon Delay of Buenos Aires, visiting her parents, spoke informally about Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. Refreshments were served to about 40 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Frick
Third Avenue SE
Bernice Williams
Matilda Frick
First Christian Church
Gordon Delay
Buenos Aires
E. J. Carey
Argentina
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Hubers Return From California Trip
Dr and Mrs Charles F Huber return Tuesday afternoon after a three week trip in California. They attended the Rose Bowl football game on New Year's day and visited San Diego and San Francisco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Charles F. Huber
Bever Avenue
San Diego
San Francisco
Y M G Club Meeting At Mrs Kremenak Home
Members gathered at 811 Seventeenth Street SW with prize winners Dorothy Burgert, Marie Kremenak, Anna Mae Stumpff, Alice Allen, and Helen Hardin. Other attendees included Lucille Kimball, Elaine Wharton, Louise Waller, and Jo Coombs. Next meeting set for January 16 at Mrs Burgert’s home 403 Thirtieth Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Kremenak
Seventeenth Street
Y. M. G. Club
Dorothy Burgert
Marie Kremenak
Anna Mae Stumpff
Alice Allen
Helen Hardin
Lucille Kimball
Elaine Wharton
Louise Waller
Jo Coombs
Burgert
Thirtieth Street
Jolly Neighbors Club Hosts Bunco Party at Mrs Scott Home
Mrs. Lester Scott hosted the Jolly Neighbors club at 1020 Thirtieth Street NE. Bunco prizes went to Mrs. Ray Hines and Mrs. Julius Hepker. The next gathering on Jan 22 will be at Mrs. Hepker's Toddville home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Scott
Thirtieth Street
Jolly Neighbors Club
Bunco
Ray Hines
Julius Hepker
Waltonians Archers Elect Officers at Friday Meeting
The Waltonian Archers will meet Friday at 8 p.m. at 1337 Ellis Boulevard NW, the home of R. P. Matthews. All members are asked to be present for the election of officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltonian
R. P. Matthews
Ellis Boulevard
Young Matrons Hear Mrs Harve Geiger on Income Planning
Mrs. C Harve Geiger spoke on Family Income Planning to the Young Matrons group at the YWCA association building. Mrs. Robert Plumb invited members to the annual dinner of the YWCA on January 20 and announced a hobby day for January 22. Tea was served with Mrs. Frank Brejcha pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Harve Geiger
Association
Robert Plumb
Frank Brejcha
Miss Murphy Visiting the Cunninghams
Miss Eleanor Murphy of Dyersville is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Edwin F. Cunningham at 412 Sixteenth Street SE. She will return home this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Murphy
Dyersville
Edwin F. Cunningham
Sixteenth Street
Miss Murphy
Ambassador Circle Luncheon Hears Red Cross Sewing Report
Members of the Ambassador circle of the King's Daughters met for a dessert luncheon with Mrs. Byron K. Anderson. Mrs. John Stearns led devotions as members spent the afternoon sewing for Red Cross. A report covered the Christmas basket and a box sent to Oakdale girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambassador Circle of the King’s Daughters
Byron K. Anderson
Avenue NE
John Stearns
Red Cross
Oakdale
Service Club Work Meeting at Community House
The Service club of the Community House will hold a work meeting Friday at 1 15 p m Mrs Ida Wasendorf to be hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Club
Ida Wasendorf
Navy raises area flight trainee quota to 1000
Lieut. G. G. Price of the Fairfax field flight selection board said the naval district quota for flight trainees has increased to 1,000 a year, covering Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Kansas and western Missouri. The navy aims to train 18,000 aviators yearly once bases are completed, with qualified men enlisting in the naval reserve and about seven months of training before commissioning as ensigns at roughly 245 dollars monthly. He also said 350 ensigns from the reserve may be selected for permanent commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
G. G. Price
Naval Flight Selection Board
Fairfax Field
Kansas City
Kan
Naval District
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Kansas
Missouri
Navy
Naval Reserve
Alburnett Board names Janette Cummings primary teacher
The Alburnett board elected Janette Cummings of Sioux City as primary teacher to replace Dorothy Setchell who resigns to teach second grade in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Cummings is a Nebraska State Teachers College graduate with University of Iowa summer work and taught two years at Sloan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnett
Board of Education
Janette Cummings
Sioux City
Dorothy Setchell
Sioux Falls
S. D
Miss Cummings
Nebraska State Teachers College
University of Iowa
Sloan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert W. Black
Grande Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Esther Yothers
Fourth Avenue SE
Elliott A. Cobb
H Cedric Hahn
Country Club Parkway
C. L. Douglass
P.E.O
Mrs. Miller
Harrington
Ria
Lin
Edes
Third Ave
Legion Auxiliary
Walter A. Kansky
Louis Schirm
Harry Gunderson
Des Moines Veteran's Hospital
Des Moines
Memorial Building
A. D. Holbrook
L. R. Sanders
American Red Cross
Hanford
Home For Aged Women
Children's Home
Salvation Army
Henri Bollen
Bollen
Dial
U. S. Veteran's Hospital
Knoxville
C. H. Fletcher
Helen Center Bride
MT. Mercy
Miss Beebe
Parent-Teacher Council
Rev
W. A. Jacobs
J. H. Rieniers
Radio Council
WMT
Roosevelt Hotel
H. J. Kenyon
Bernice Argo
Haneys
Beenarn
Carol Ann Salat
Vondracek and McLaughlin
Fred Kepharts
Mrs. Smith
K. P
Mrs. Frick
Hubers
Mrs. Scott
Waltonians
Pri Ring An
Rege Mayen
Killian Company
Cunninghams
Ambassador
Siebke & Taylor
O'Mearan
O’meara
America
Arizona
Iowa Theater
Meara
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