Social Program Boosts Weekend Weddings Guests In City
Tuesday afternoon showers and teas honored two brides elect Miss Betty Lee Warren and Miss Geanie Trumbull. Local hosts at 1926 Grande avenue SE and 2036 Park avenue SE led gatherings with families and Beethoven club members in anticipation of weddings this weekend and a move to Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
John R. Battin
David Pugh
Betty Lee Warren
Jack J. O'Brien
Battin
Grande Avenue SE
M. R. Warren
George O'Brien
Mark Lilly
George Otis
Guy McKibben
Richard R. Proctor
George C. Danskin
Ruth Trunkey
Charlee Hollingsworth
Anne Dunlap
Dr and Mrs Files to Return From Chicago Meeting
Dr and Mrs Edward H Files of 2018 Bever Avenue SE will return Wednesday evening from Chicago where Dr Files attended an industrial surgeons meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Chicago
Edward H. Files
Bever Avenue SE
Files
Industrial Surgeons
Camp Fire Guardians Install Officers at Church
Mrs Arthur Norman was installed chairman of the Camp Fire Guardians association in the First Presbyterian church. Inducted were Mrs Clifford P Lawrence program chairman Mrs M W Buckland secretary treasurer and Mrs Don Harris scribe Jane Garwood spoke on civilian defense service projects starting Feb 1 for Camp Fire girls and noted a 10 hour service insignia. Enrollment for girls 12 and older in baby care classes at Mercy or St Lukes hospital begins Feb 7. Mrs John S Skien led a fortifying the family play followed by two round table discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Norman
Camp Fire Guardians’ Association
First Presbyterian Church
Clifford P. Lawrence
M. W Buckland
Don Harris
Jane Garwood
Camp Fire
Mercy
St. Luke's Hospital
John S. Skien
P. H. Brown
Mrs Foster reviews Windswept at PEO meeting
Mrs Wayne J Foster of chapter FO reviewed Windswept by Mary Ellen Chase at chapter II PEOs meeting held Monday at the home of Mrs C V Lehman 2030 Fifth Avenue SE. Mrs William Bailey assisted with luncheon and Mrs J J Booth of the Marion chapter attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne J. Foster
Mary Ellen Chase
P.e.o.s
C. V. Lehman
Fifth Avenue SE
William Bailey
J. J. Booth
Marion
Sally McAllen and Lieut Wing Wed in Spokane
Miss Sally McAllen daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas McAllen and Lieut Richard A Wing son of Mr and Mrs Frank E Wing were married at First Baptist Church Spokane in a double ring ceremony read by Rev William M MacIntosh She wore a beige suit and brown accessories Best man was Lt Mellon with matron of honor Mrs Leo L Mellon The couple will reside at 707 East Twenty ninth Avenue Spokane
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Spokane
Wash
Sally McAllen
Thomas McAllen
B Avenue NW
Richard A. Wing
Frank E. Wing
Sixth Avenue SE
William M. MacIntosh
Leo L. Mellon
Keut. Mellon
Wing
Roosevelt High School
Credit Guide and Adjustment Company
Coe College
Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity
Army Air Base
Fort George Wright
East Twenty-ninth Avenue
The Seven Keys to Baldpate at Cedar Rapids Theater
Tickets for the Cedar Rapids Community Theater play The Seven Keys to Baldpate are on sale at Hobby House. Phone reservations may be made at 9551.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldpate
Cedar Rapids
Hobby House
Dr Ellis Ends Visit With Thiels After Conference
After a weekend with Mr and Mrs Robert J Thiel at 1560 Fifth Avenue SE Mrs Thiels brother Dr Howard S Ellis left for the West Monday evening. Ellis a professor of economics at University of California Berkeley is en route home from a conference in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Thiel
Fifth Avenue SE
Thiels Trother
Howard S. Ellis
West
Dr. Ellis
New York City
University of California In
Berkeley
Dental Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs Huber Home
The Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary met Monday evening at 1732 Bever Avenue SE the home of Mrs Charles F Huber. Four Coe college students presented a program including an original oration Pioneers of 1942 two humorous poems If and Fellowship by James Ryan. Vocal solos Lullaby Open Your Blue Eyes were sung and piano pieces Clair de Lune and Hungarian Rhapsody were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Charles F. Huber
Bever Avenue
Coe College
Beverly Lieberstein
Beth Schlampp
James Ryan
Coe
Brahms
Massene
Leatta Jorgensen
Beverly Wright
DeBussy
Mrs Watts to Attend National Defense Council Meeting
Mrs Jay H Watts president of the United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary for Iowa will depart Tuesday by train to Chicago where she will join Mrs Charles Farmer Illinois state president. They will then go to Washington D C as guests of Mrs Elsie Newell national auxiliary president for a two day conference and to attend meetings January 17 18 and 19 of the national defense council of all patriotic organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay H. Watts
Nineteenth Street
United Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary
Iowa
Chicago
Charles Farmer
Ilinois
Washington, D. C
Elsie Newell
Memphis
Missionary Union Officers Hostesses Tea Event
Officers of the Interdenominational Missionary Union hosted a tea in the recreation room to discuss plans for the fiftieth anniversary meeting to be held January 36 at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Mrs. David I. Berger presided with other officers greeting guests including Mrs. J. Meaney and Mrs. J. Ensign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interdenomnational Missionary Union
Union
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Jay W. Hesser
R. P. Taylor
David I. Berger
J. J. Meaney
L. A. Talbott
J. W. Ensign
Visitors from Schenectady Plan Hampton Langley Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kubias host their son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Fredrick formerly of Schenectady New York. They will tour the south this week before going to Hampton Virginia where Mr has accepted a position with the National Committee for Aeronautics at Langley Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kubias
Bever Avenue
Fredrick
Schenectady
N. Y
Hampton, Va
Onassete Committee For Aeronautics
Langley Field
Mrs Coolman to Visit Sister in Indianapolis
Mrs M E Coolman of 1534 Second avenue SE will leave Thursday for Indianapolis to visit her sister Mrs Curtis G Butler for a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Coolman
Second Avenue SE
Indianapolis
Curtis G. Butler
Weekend slumber party guest honored at Luse home
Miss Jeannette Fleisher of Marion visited Miss Phyllis Luse at 340 Wilson avenue SW for a coasting party Sunday afternoon. Fleisher attended as guest of honor at the informal slumber party in the Luse residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Luse
Wilson Avenue
Jeannette Fleisher
Marion
Fleisher
Luse
Mrs Clapp Elected Delta Gamma President in Cr luncheon
Mrs Edwy J Clapp was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Delta Gamma chapter at a luncheon gathering Monday held at the home of Misses Dorothy and Maurene Munger. Glenn W Higbee Jr named vice president and Glen W Ives secretary treasurer. A defense bond purchase was approved. Guest Mrs Leonard Gallager of Des Moines attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwy J. Clapp
Cedar Rapids
Glenn W. Higbee, Jr
Glen W. Ives
Dorothy
Maurene Munger
First Avenue E
Leonard Gallager
Des Moines
John B. Heidel
Heidel House Guests Include Parke Family From Camp Claiborne
Mrs. John Parke and her children Ann and Michael are staying with Mr. and Mrs. John B Heidel at 109% Twelfth Street NE. The Parkes, former Cedar Rapids residents, arrived from Camp Claiborne where Captain Parke served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Heidel
Twelfth Street
John Parke
Ann
Michael
Cedar Rapids
Camp Claiborne
Captain Parke
Mrs Berry of Glendale Visits Cedar Rapids Hostess
Mrs. S. N. Berry of Glendale California formerly of Cedar Rapids arrived Monday to be a guest of Miss Nelle L. Erwin of 528 Vernon drive SE. Berry will conclude her visit Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. N. Berry
Glendale
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Nelle L. Erwin
Vernon Drive
Berry
Swenka Slaby Wedding Held at Bohemian Reformed Church
Miss Marie Slaby of Cedar Rapids wed George J Swenka of Oxford in a Thursday ceremony at the Bohemian Reformed church near Ely performed by Rev Buryan. Attendants included Helen Slaby Evelyn Melsha best man Charles Vavra usher Arnolt Yuza. The couple to reside on a North Liberty area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie £. Slaby
Cedar Rapids
Frank T. Slaby
Iowa City
George J. Swenka
George Swenka
Sxford
Buryan
Bohemian Reformed Church
Ely
Frank Yuza
Margaret Yuza
Emil Novak
Helen Slaby
Evelyn Melsha
Swenka
Charles Vavra
Arnolt Yuza
Slaby
North Liberty
Christles Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs J F Christle of 628 Third Street SE celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Married January 11 1892 in Cedar Rapids they have lived here all their lives and have three married sons, five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Christle
Third Street
Cedar Rapids
Joseph
Waterloo
Harry
Seventh Avenue SE
George
Alvin Prucha
Robert Green
Ronald
Stanley
Marjorie Christie
Patricia Ann
Bonnie Lou Christie
Donald Christie
Mrs Tonne Given Post Nuptial Party
Mrs Warren Tonne formerly Miss Mary Bailey was guest of honor at a shower party hosted by her aunts Mrs A B Shakespeare and Miss Vivian Shakespeare at 1001 C Avenue NW. Attending were Mrs Mary Tonne of Mt Vernon, Mrs Earl Bailey, Miss Lucille Bailey, and Miss Myrna Bailey of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Tonne
Mary Bailey
A. B. Shakespeare
Vivian Shakespeare
C Avenue NW
Mary Tonne
Mt. Vernon
Earl Bailey
Lucille Bailey
Myrna Bailey
Marion
Miss Vogt and Miss Hathaway Host P E G Chapter
Miss Lena Vogt and Miss Louise Hathaway were hostesses to chapter GM of P E G Monday evening in the Bungalow. Hathaway demonstrated iron preparation with her cooking class. Mrs L A Kessler served. Miss Ellen Miller of chapter F6 Postville attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Vogt
Louise Hathaway
P. E
Miss Hathaway
L. A. Kessler
Ellen Miller
Postville
Cedar Rapids Boat Club Auxiliary Elects Officers
The Cedar Rapids Boat Club Auxiliary met Monday evening at 920 Nineteenth Street SE. Plans were made for a dinner party and officers elected include President Mrs Joe Estes Vice President Mrs David Ross Secretary Mrs William Radloff and Treasurer Mrs George Mueller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Boat Club
Lottie Melichar
Nineteenth Street
Joe Estes
David Ross
William Radloff
George Mueller
Travelers Return Home From Winter Sojourns in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids residents conclude winter visits with many returning home or planning extended absences. Mrs. Ben H. Witwer travels to Scar sdale for Christmas and returns. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest W. Stewart come home after a Chicago visit. Estella Chandler and J S Hall head to California for the season. Joe Cros and family finish a monthlong East South trip ending after seeing the Orange Bowl in Miami and returning via St. Petersburg and Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Ben H. Witwer
Lin Tuesda
Will J. Price
Los Angeles
Estella Chandler
Sixteenth Street
J. S. Hall
Grande Avenue
California
Joe Cros
Blake
Washington, D. C
Miami
Fla
St. Petersburg
Tampa
Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters Initiate New Members
The Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters held a picnic supper at Mrs. Bruce Lind say 304% F avenue NW and welcomed new members Mesdames F C Kirkpatrick C L Johnson C E Briggs D S Ellison W F Wentz and D R Broachey. Officers named were Mrs J E Repertson president Mrs C D Fullerton vice president Mrs Cook secretary and Mrs Redman treasurer. In line with Late A E Chase's request the group voted to buy defense stamps instead of flowers for his funeral. The next meeting is Feb 9 at Mrs Guy Curran's home 1329 Purch Avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Bruce Lindsay
F Avenue NW
F. C. Kirkpatrick
C. L. Johnson
C. E. Briggs
D. S. Ellison
W. F. Wentz
D. R. Broachey
Frank Redman
D. W. Cook
J. E. Repertson
C. D. Fullerton
Cook
Redman
A. E. Chase
Guy Curran
Purch Avenue NW
IF PEO Meets With Mrs Ottsen
Eighteen members of chapter IF P E O met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs Kenneth Ottsen 2512 Cavenue NE. Mrs Robert S Prewitt gave the program on prominent women in business discussing those successful both nationally and locally. Mrs William F Whipple presided at the tea table. Guests included Mrs George A Hallenbeck FO Mrs Judd Dean DT of Mt Vernon Mrs B R Condiff V of Des Moines and Mrs Bennett Tony FX of Paullina. Next meeting will be Jan 26 at the home of Mrs B H Saxton 839 Twenty firs street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ottsen
Cavenue
Robert S. Prewitt
William F. Whipple
George A. Hallenbeck
Judd Dean
Mt. Vernon
B. R. Condiff
YMCA appoints Edwin B Zeller to speak at church dinner
Edwin B. Zeller new general secretary of the YMCA will be speaker at a Wednesday evening Fellow ship dinner at St. Pauls Methodist church. WSCS will entertain at 6 15 PM presiding officer Mrs Wayne J Foster and song service led by Mrs Clyde R Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Zeller
Y.M.C.A
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Ws.c.s
Wayne J. Foster
Clyde R. Sanborn
Daughters of Isabella Meet at Roosevelt Hotel
Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Roosevelt hotel. Plans for initiation on January 28 will be completed at this meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle
Daughters of Isabella
Roosevelt Hotel
How Minor Injuries Are Treated by First Aid
Dr. Mary MacFadyen explains that INOR INJURIES will be a major part of first aid. Small cuts and scratches are not serious but can become infected if mishandled. Apply antiseptic to any cut and cover with sterile dressing to prevent pain and promote healing. Even a tiny scratch requires proper care.
Wound Care Guidance for Infections and First Aid
The text advises consulting a physician for any cut to prevent infection. If a physician is unavailable, cover the wound with sterile gauze, apply a bandage, and keep it moist with boric acid solution to halt infection.
Advice From Mary Manners Column Snippet
Advice from Mary Manners discusses Marie a hard driven social climber and the consequence of ruthless behavior. It includes reader questions about forgiveness relationships and a holiday dance incident with a dated tone and moral guidance.
Cedar Rapids auto use tax stamps ordered for 22000 drivers
Cedar Rapids motorists will buy auto use tax stickers at the main post office and 14 sub stations. Assistant Postmaster George Beattie announced an order for 22000 motor vehicle tax stamps with sale to start once stamps and instructions arrive. Each stamp costs 2.09 and expires June 30 with a full year stamp later. deadline February 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
George E. Beattie
Beattie
Des Moines
Washington
Internal Revenue
Federal
Probate hearing for late Cedar Rapids county will
Notice in State of Lowesan County announces that on January 1942 at 9 o clock AM in District Court Cedar Rapids the last will and testament of Freak Friends late of said county deceased will come for proof and admission to probate. Attorneys Ha Ga Shanks listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowesan
Cedar Rapids
Two New Firms Added for Tire Inspection in Linn County
Schirm Brothers Tire and Vulcanizing Service and Master Tire Trends join Linn County tire inspectors, bringing total to seven. Inspectors assess fitness after written application, with board approval in a general meeting. Fourteen truck tires, 13 tubes, and one passenger tire issued this week. A receiver list will be published at week’s end. One applicant claims wartime service in 1904 against Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schirm Brothers Tire and Vulcanizing Service
First Street
Master Tire Trends Company
Second Avenue
Linn County Tire
Cedar Rapids
Philippine Money Order Service Is Discontinued
The post office department suspended money orders to the Philippines effective January 1 announced by Assistant Postmaster George E. Beattie. Money orders issued after that date will not be honored, while those issued before January 1 remain redeemable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Post Office Department
George E. Beattie
Beattie
Philpines
Stamps Recovered Reward for Honest Newsboy
Marvin Hollingsworth, Gazette carrier salesman, retrieved $10 in defense stamps he lost and were found by Bruce Lindsay at 304%2 F ave nue NW. Lindsay saw the Gazette story and returned the 100 stamps. Carriers aid the national emergency by selling stamps. rewards are honor shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Hollingsworth
Gazette
Bruce Lindsay
F Avenue NW
Lindsay
Hollingsworth
Snow Removal Parking Ban Extended In City
The snow removal parking ban was extended Tuesday to cover both sides of Third avenue SE from Fifth to Eighth streets. Signs were posted at 2 and 6:30 a.m. The district in the business area on Third avenue was added by city council at merchants’ request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Avenue
Fifth
Eighth Streets
Agden 2
Victory book campaign seeks books for men in service
Cedar Rapids and nationwide campaigns collect adventure stories humor and mysteries for the armed services. Co chairs Miss Alice Story and Miss Betty Pritchett with Red Cross and USC support. Books delivered to public libraries Coe College library or high school libraries will be sorted repaired and sent to army camps hospitals ships and merchant marine. magazines are not requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
USO
Cedar Rapids
Alice B. Story
Public Library
Betty Pritchett
Coe College Library
Red Cross
Carl Ettinger
Dawson Grimm
Ida Goldberg
C. F. Clark
Mabel Wilson
Marcella Klein
Mary Pierre
Mount Mercy Junior College
America Library Association
The
USC
Victory
Coe College
Playground Work Lauded by National Group Officer
Miss Ethel Bowers of New York affiliated with the National Recreation Association praised the local playground and winter sports programs during a three day visit. She urged more indoor recreation centers, especially on the west side, and recommended social dancing for teens and more activities for young girls before departing Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Bowers
New York
National Recreation Association
Playground and Recreation Commission
Miss Bowers
Playground Commission Board
Boynton To Update City Zoning Maps
E. P. Boynton, former city engineer, is approved by the city council to compile up to date zoning maps. T. R. Warriner, plan commission chairman, warned the project will prevent serious mistakes. The 1938 council appropriation of $600 remains unspent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Boynton
T. R. Warriner
Plan Commission
Ames Elminates Spring Vacation Moves Toward Compact Schedule
Ames Iowa State announces the abolishment of the annual four day spring vacation. President Charles E Finley says the change will shorten students time to graduation and move toward a more compact academic schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa State
Charles E. Finley
Home cough relief syrup promises big savings and fast relief
An advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup using 2 cups sugar 1 cup water and 24 ounces Pinex in a pint bottle claiming four times the value of store brands. It promises quick soothing of throat memories and easier breathing with a money back guarantee.
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A. C. Topinka
Alexandria
Helen Kacena Stark
John T. Massey
John W. Miller
Massey
Park Avenue SE
Beethoven Club
Topinka
Mesdames Stark
Otto Ambroz
Frank V. Orr
H. D. Mizkinen
Everett E. Fisher
C. K. Brown
Don C. Cook
Carl A. Noe
W. J. McGuire
Margaret Pratt
Nelle Erwin
L. L. Stoehr
Fourth Avenue
Harold Domeny
Carl W. Suttner
Dunreath Drive
Mrs. Domeny
Mr. Domeny
Rexatt Theatrical Cold
Hind
F. Carne
Oakland
Hutchinson
Claxton College Pharmacy
Thirteenth Street
Lieut
R. A. Wing
Thiels
Dental Auxiliary
Huber
Missionary Union
Ein Kubias
Mrs. Coolman
Miss Luse
Jim
John B. Heidels
J. F. Christles
Boat Club Auxiliary
Zeyler
Perpetual Help Circle
Mary MacFadyen
Mary Manners
Ager
Marie
Maisfortune
Miss Manners
Sue
Sown, Ha Gai S VY. Gshanks. Attorneys
Leonard T. Arduser
C. Chambers
Newsboy
C. R
Miss Story
Spo
Formais
Coats
Ac Aed
Soba
Ceraculs
Marminks
Moutons
Krimmer Lambs
Second Street
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