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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1941

Page

10

Advice from Mary Manners NRS BR a resourceful figure

Mary Manners NRS BR shows grit overcoming misfortune as she builds a business and provides for family. She is praised for pluck yet urged to leave the past behind and focus on the present and future to gain wider regard.

Mecca

Echoes of a Jealous Heart in a Life Rebuilt

A reader recounts a painful marriage and a new life with her second husband. She letters about an unsupportive first mother in law, a failed first marriage, and a stable family with a caring spouse who adopted her child. She asks Miss Manners for guidance and ends with her own resolve to focus on her current happiness.

Miss Manners

Fairfax Eastern Star Installation Highlights Local Leaders

Head O E S at Fairfax Fairest chapter conducted in the Masonic hall installed Mary Lou Manville as worthy matron and William Sping as worthy patron. Other officers installed included Helen Shaw, Ronald Holets, Lillian Gensicke, Alta Holets, and more with family members present.

Oreder Eastern Star Fairfax Masonic Hall Mary Lou Manville William Sping Helen Shaw Ronald Holets Lillian Gensicke Alta Holets Helen Wiles Arvada Buresh Lois Armstrong Selma Ridge Mildred Heaton Adah Lucile Lockhart Ruth Ruth Davis Charles Heaton Edna Duncan Order of Eastern Star of Iowa Mary Donnan Lucille Smith

Catholic shelf at public library adds eleven new books

The Bookshelf committee of the Daughters of Isabella announces eleven new Catholic shelf titles for the public library including biographies such as Elizabeth and Father de Smet, fiction like Tremaynes and the Masterful Monk, travel works, religion titles, and music. Subscriptions to Catholic Bookman and Catholic Extension will be renewed and mimeographed lists issued to Catholic groups. Social Fifty club hosts a Wednesday picnic luncheon with Mrs Homer White.

the Daughters of Isabella Public Library Queen Elizabeth Theodore Maynard Prince Gallitzin Peter H Lemke Tremaynes Owen F. Dudley James A. Wagner John J. Considine Paul Schulte Fielding’s Folly Frances P. Keyes Daniel J. Lord Kenneth Horan Dorothea Fox Father de Smet Helen Magaret Franz Werfel Frances Duffy Catholic Bookman Maurice Tracy D. of S Laura Buck Pauline Murray Neda Anderson Elizabeth Allen Ruth Stechcon

Miss Halvorson Weds Wayne S Burr at Conroy Norway Church

Miss Rosetta N Halvorson daughter of Mr and Mrs Nels Halvorson of South Amana married Wayne S Burr son of Mr and Mrs C H Burr of Lone Tree in a double ring ceremony at the Norwegian Lutheran church near Conroy. The Rev E Valen of Norway officiated with music by Mrs Milford Halvorson and singing by Miss Irene Bishop. The couple to honeymoon in St Louis then reside on a farm near Lone Tree.

Rosetta N. Halvorson Nels Halvorson South Amana Wayne S. Burr C. H. Burr Lone Tree Conroy E. Valen Norway Milford Halvorson Irene Bishop Marengo Shirley Burr Everett Halvorson Warren Carpenter D and L Grill Iowa City Burr Conroy High School Cedar Rapids Lone Tree High School University of Iowa St. Louis Women's Bureau

Camp Fire Sponsor Formally Welcomes New Officers

In Cedar Rapids at the First Presbyterian church, Dorothy Canfield introduces new Camp Fire Sponsor officers Mrs. E Harold Skinner president Mrs Andrew Petersen vice president and Mrs William O Beckler secretary treasurer as 17 members attend. A caroling report highlights an annual project with nearly 300 girls from 35 groups participating in hospital and community sings. Guardians from six states prepare for a national training course at Camp Huaga June 8 to 11 with Cedar Rapids as a host city. The next Sponsor meeting is March 13 at 9 30 am.

Dorothy Canfield Cedar Rapids Association of Camp Fire Girls First Presbyterian Church Muriel Mueller E. Harold Skinner Andrew Petersen William O. Beckler Roll Call Mercy and St. Luke's Children's and County Home Sunshine Mission Montrose Roosevelt Newman's Colorado Iowa Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska Camp Huaga Walker United States Sponsors Association

New Officers of Praha Rebekah Lodge Installed

Margaret Lacock and staff installed officers of Praha Rebekah Lodge No. 5 Friday evening with Edna Mae White named noble grand and a full slate of officers. The ceremony featured roses for Otilla Norberg and tributes from officers and friends, plus gifts from family members. accompanying events included reports of other community groups and upcoming meetings. Readings noted Mrs. Nilsson’s lectures at local churches and a Cedar Rapids radio council meet.

Margaret Lacock Springville Praha Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Edna Mae White Kathryn Zahradnik Noble Otilla Norberg Alma Condon Bess Hanus Lillian Heral Martha Felter Ann Zvacek R.S.N.G Libbie Fiesler L.S.N.G Julia Stefan Rs.v.g Laura Horsky L.S.V.G Minnie Hermanek Inside Guardian Marie Smith Outside Guardian Agnes Dobrovsky LeNora Schuknecht Helen Platner Marie Novak Mayme Krouble Lucille Filipy Otilla Frances Haller Mary Lou Fieesler Mary Jensen Praha

Grace Elaine Anderson to Wed Joseph R Juracek in Lincoln

Mr and Mrs Mant Anderson of 722 Fourth Avenue SE announce the engagement of their daughter Grace Elaine to Joseph R Juracek of Lincoln Nebraska son of Mr and Mrs J F Juracek of Omaha. The couple set February 1 for their wedding day.

Mant Anderson Fourth Avenue SE Grace Elaine Joseph R. Juracek Lincoln, Neb J. F. Juracek Omaha

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge Installs New Officers

Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No. 221 installs officers led by District Deputy President Lillian Neff. Mrs Hilda Phillips becomes noble grand with Gladys Wink as vice grand and a full slate of officers and committee chairs announced. Twenty-six visitors attend from Evergreen lodge Springville plus others from Home lodge.

Lillian Neff Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No Hilda Phillips Noble Grand Gladys Wink Christine Earhart Alma Farley Ella Moody Dolores Shimerda Minnie Dodds Alice Andrie R. 5 N. G Margaret Noblett Netta Chiverton Grace Hansen Ann McGowen Hildred Brague Freida Schollman Bess Bachman Helen Vedder Hazel Neal Alta Woodside Alice Averill Clara Schaad Emma Burmeister Tressa Carter Tazel Churchill Thetis Holmes Beatrice Bonham Clara Pope Mrs. Phillips Miss Wink Elizabeth Meyn Ruth Pierson Clara Mason City Evergreen Lodge Springville Wisconsin Home Lodge

Party Honors Bride-Elect Marilyn Thompson Shower

Mrs. Louis Dvorak and Mrs. R. W. Sells hosted a Friday evening shower at the Dvorak home for Miss Marilyn Thompson, whose January 15 marriage to Robert L. Scriven is planned. Guests sewed tea towels for the bride and included numerous local ladies and Miss Agnes Wise.

Louis Dvorak Eighteenth Street R. W. Sells Dvorak Marilyn Thompson Robert L. Scriven J. B. Scriven H. E. Travis Sophus Klinge Glenn Powers C. E. Ferris I. E. Hansen E. L. Nelson James Rissmiller L. R. Wise James Dougherty J. R. Ward Carl Janecek Floyd Thompson Harry Gunderson David Gross Clarence Lee F. Bilton Robert Goodman Agnes Wise

Cedar Rebekah Lodge installs officers for year

About 200 members and visitors from multiple towns attended Cedar Rebekah Lodge No. 494 installation at K P hall. Margaret Lacock district deputy president led the ceremony with installing officers Sophia Pilicer and Ella Lund honored. Various committees were named and gifts exchanged as the lodge prepared for a year of service.

Cedar Rebekah Lodge K. P. Hall Springville Solon Mount Vernon Mechanicsville Waterloo Marion Iowa City Center Point Star of Maine Praha Cedar Rapids Margaret Lacock Thames Begley Noble Grand Sophia Pilicer Ella Lund Eleanor Dicus Jessie Glass Ruth R. Dose Mary Schamberger Hazel Griswold Ruth Umsted Ann Mrstik Mae Walsh Pearl Holcomb Laura Burianels Vianna Dahn Helen Schamberger Inside Guardian Sue Johnson Outside Guardian Helen Kunzman Ann Belehrad Thelma Dahn Bernice Miller Helen Schamberger Louise Morehouse Ruth Getlin Mame Stoner Clara Wernisch Flo Rowell Mate Barth Dorothy Krogh Anna Streeter Adelia Middaugh Alice Huber Velma Wolfe Gladys Cox Ruth Dose Addie Sleight Jerry Dutrt Pilicer Solon Rebekah’ Lodge Odd Fellows Old Folks Mason City Cedar Lodge Mount Vernon Lodge

Juniors Of Wilson Host Seniors In Prom

Wilson high school juniors hosted the senior prom in the blue and gold setting last evening. Chaperons were Mr and Mrs Earl Tiernan Mrs Charles Hronek and Mr and Mrs A H Schlantz. Faculty advisers listed with many committee heads for dance programs decorations refreshments cloak rooms and invitations.

Wilson High School Earl Tiernan Charles Hronek A. H. Schlantz Myra G. Willis Frances Ashton Florence M. Moses Marion E. Warner Anna B. Taylor Henrietta Frank William L. Barnard Vera B. Jeffries Dorothy A. Stoffer Lydia Hrubesh Jeanne Stepanek Stanley Cadwallader Janette Holmes Gail Phillipson Bernard Greenwood Evelyn Horak Tom Chukas Bob Pieper Don Birkicht Edward Bruna Bill Folkers Bill Clouhy Harvey Hillmer Charles Cacek Arlene Dvor

Shakespeare Club Plans Meeting Monday

The Monday Shakespeare club schedules a Jan 13 gathering at Mrs J F McLaughlin's home with a picnic lunch before the business session. The program, in observance of Twelfth Night, is led by Mrs F G Ladd. a Norman conquest study is also planned.

The Monday Shakespeare Club J. F. McLaughlin Twenty-eighth Street F. G. Ladd Cuthbert Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Manners O.E.S William Spivy Mayme Daughters OF Isabella Social Social Fifty Club Homer White Twenty-third Street Drive Miss Halvorson Women's Labor Bureau Labor Temple B. F. Burke A.C. Decious J. J. Prochaska A. G. Ruddlesdin F. J. Zbanek G K. Strausser H. A. Bucy A. W. McDonald Arthur Miller George N. McNiel A. H. Lahman A. Schluntz Kenwood Methodist Church J. J. Calkins Thirtieth Street Red Cross Mrs. Fenner Dental Dental Auxiliary C. L. Fenner Washington Avenue SE Richard L. Naibert France C. V. Lehman Morris B. Katzoff E. A. Spraker Carl Nelson Radio Committee Cedar Rapids Women's Radio Council WMT Nilsson Mrs. Carlson Betty Nilsson India F. J. Carlson Third Street First Lutheran Church Saron Lutheran Church Stanssse Eandard Hammond Hiltbrunner Music Company Ge SE Lassweil Grace Elaine Anderson Rebekah Lodge Mizpah Circle of the King’s Daughters Milo Nesetril Wilson Street Irvin L. Tucker R. A. Koehn L. E. Dice A. J. Anderson Maple Drive Ida Mansfield John Morton Highteenth Street Martin's First Christian Church Guy P. Linville Dora Cargin Grace Stock+er Glenn McMillan Marion H. Williams Wilson Shakespeare Club Wicaka Camp Wicaka Baumhoemer’s Nursery Eleanor Barnes Dorothy Lubbin Herminia Netolicky Betty Lou Rugg Elsie Ray LeMont Helen Dozios Joy Syers Joan Everhart Guardian Minnie Johnson Jane Wentland Cedar Rapids-Waterloo Cedar Rapids Association Dorothy Hildebrand West Liberty Freda Chanen Independence Velma Stchlik Shirley Bechtel Boone Dwight Krumholtz MU Psi Epsilon Coe College Rose Ann Kubovec Twentieth Avenue SW Louise Crawford Grace Swab Martha Leksa Mildred Fry Margaret Hindee Jeeta Becking Betty Wagner Kubovec Crawford Coe MacDowell Colony Peterborough N. H Miss Hindee Misa Frys Gollerman Beckine Miss Wagner Vincent Kubovec Frances Swab Lasswell Studio Third Avenue SE Paramount Theater Abraham Beautycraft Auty Troy DIAL Ervice First Street Charles Greenberg Coats Furrher Second Street
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