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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1941
Page
11
Mrs. W. T. Root reports strong Bundles for Britain activity in Iowa City with emphasis on hospital garments warm clothing and wool pieces for blankets and sleeping bags. Seventy women knit 1 106 garments have shipped 93 completed articles and $195 worth of wool was purchased in three months.
Mrs Clara Flammang of Norway announces the marriage of her daughter Phyllis J Flammang 1521 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids to Herbert Lee Blaine son of Mrs Mae Blaine 401 G Avenue NW. The ceremony was Dec 31 1940 at St Patrick church Dubuque. The couple planned a short wedding trip to Chicago and will reside in Cedar Rapids.
The Children Society of Christian Service hosted a party at the Methodist church parlors on Saturday. Mrs. Lain Sill leads young people's work. Mrs. Edith Edwards led the Queen Esther society on Wednesday. Mrs Feary Taylor hosted the Easy Aces bridge club on Tuesday. Mrs. Ellen Clifton led the Ladies Missionary society program at Mrs. Austin Slick's home on Tuesday.
Mrs Lloyd Primrose hosted the Legion auxiliary Monday. Benton Lutheran aid society met with Mrs Augusta Stefanson Thursday. Royal Neighbors installed officers at Mrs Anna Fairnle's home Thursday. Vivien Meredith with Jean Dunlap hosted the Literary society Wednesday. Norway Epworth League entertained the Fairfax league Monday at the Methodist church basement.
Coggan notes the Ladies Literary and Social club met with Mrs. R. P. Drexler at Ehler Country Club hosted by Mrs. Jamie Montgomery. The Christian aid society met with Mrs Barclay. Officers installed by Mrs Barclay and Mrs O'Dossa include President Mrs A. G. Evers First Vice president Mrs J. H. Schaum Second vice president Mrs S. R. Caldwell Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Walter Pike.
The Riverside Delta Dek club was entertained Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Robert Smola. The Rosary society of St Marys church has elected officers: Mary Lintz president A W Pogge vice president and Edward Bushek secretary and treasurer.
Cedar Rapids brides elect Elizabeth Anne Hese beck daughter of Mrs Anna Hesebeck of Sibley announces her engagement to George R Newlin son of Mr and Mrs Co J Newlin of Marion. The marriage is set for January 18 at the First Baptist parsonage in Cedar Rapids. Elizabeth is employed at Cedar Rapids Pump and Supply and formerly lived in Marion with her aunt the late Betty Cutler. George Newlin works in the LaPlant Choate Manufacturing office.
West Liberty and Mount Calvary lodge members held a joint ceremony in the Masonic hall with Lotus chapter officers led by Mrs E E Hale and others. Mr and Mrs C H Brayton announce the engagement of their daughter Mass Josephine Brayton to Jack Robertson of Cedar Rapids. wedding planned January 25 in San Diego California aboard the USS Saratoga while Robertson serves in the Navy.
The Emanon bridge club met with Mrs Ralph Inks on Monday. The Octet bridge club met with Mrs Glenn Woods on Tuesday. The Self Culture club met with Mrs C G Stookey on Monday featuring a musical Mexico program. The M B bridge club met with Mrs M F Laurer on Thursday. Mrs R A Smith entertained the Delta Dek bridge club Thursday. The Grama guild met with Nelle Trump. Mrs Leona Price hosted a dinner Thursday for her mother Mrs Alza Packer on her eighty fifth birthday. Cozy club guests of Mrs Ardis Blanchard on Wednesday with Mrs Mable Ramsey assisting. Miss Esther Kidder presented the program. The men on the school faculty sponsored a party for teachers and families Thursday honoring Dorothy Haese Meyer who recently resigned to teach at Northwood.
Local P T A groups announce meeting changes and guest speakers. Kenwood P T A reschedules to 2:30 pm with Byron McCandress from Iowa City. Garfield P T A holds Fathers Night with Fred Carstens as guest speaker. Polk P T A postpones. Taylor and Arthur P T A meetings planned with plays and talks. Public Health Nursing unit to speak on school age health. Van Buren P T A schedules chalk talk and choir items.
Fillmore PTA invites all members to exhibit hobbies at Thursday’s 2 pm meeting at the school with Hal Sheridan speaking on movies. Hostesses include Miss Markc Kugler and Mrs Bessie Maloney. Committee reports are due. Cleveland PTA meets Tuesday at 2 pm with Polk mothers presenting a playlet These Our Daughters and Mrs G L Lorenzen singing with her own accompaniment. Fourth grade mothers hostesses. bake sale by fifth grade. Harrison PTA meets Wednesday at 2 pm at the school. North Linn County Game Club hosted by Mr and Mrs Harry Davis. Everett Schaeffer honored at dinner hosted by Mrs George Barclay. Agama class of Federated Sunday school met at Mrs Mabel Kenyon’s home with Mrs Hester Dunn and Mrs Lena Stone assisting.
Toledo attorney John Hyland spoke at the Toledo Womans club on The Selective Service Act during Citizenship Day. The Rural Housewives club held an all day meeting at the Community hall. Mrs Hope Overturf attended with the club, and Mrs J T McNally was honored at a Cedar Rapids luncheon hosted by Mrs Lee Rembhard. Cheerful gatherings also celebrated Mrs Kensinger of Burlington with several hostesses and honorings.
Mt Vernon reports Cornell college student health director Glenn Cunningham as guest speaker at a Methodist W S C meeting. Tea was served by division four. Other notes include the Junior Industrial Society at the Presbyterian church, a Sunday school class social, a Jolly Seven party for Mrs Ella Hahn, a picnic luncheon hosted by Mrs Alvin Butler, Chalk Mark editor Mary MacGregor dinner, and an oyster supper for the Presbyterian guild hosted by Mr and Mrs W R Fuller.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Christen entertained at a party on Wednesday. The Penn Township Teachers club held a party Monday at Mrs Esther Hemphill's home in Town Cits. Mrs Maude Chidester hosted a luncheon and pinochle. The W S C met Wednesday in the Methodist church parlors with Mrs Agda Alt presiding. Mrs Inna Lentz led devotions and speakers included Mrs Erma Lentman Mrs Beryl Vuiller and Mrs Irene Cogtan.
Springville Mr and Mrs WA Shaffer honored at dinner in observance of their 37th wedding anniversary. Mrs Vena Greenawalt celebrated her 84th birthday with a Monday dinner at her home. Mr and Mrs W A Sherman hosted a Friday dinner for Mr and Mrs Willard Sherman of Denver, Colorado.
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