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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1942
Page
1
Mrs. Bruce McDaniel visits Los Angeles and attends a tea hosted by Mrs. Lundquist at 1606 C Avenue. The event, held Sunday, featured Mrs. David Mitchell at the tea table decorated in a patriotic motif. Mrs. McDaniel is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Frachta, 2038 D Avenue SW where she stayed.
Betty Lee Warren and John James O'Brien wed in a St. Pauls chapel ceremony officiated by Rev. Charles J. Bready. The couple, both of Iowa City connections, announced a Chicago trip and will reside at 847 Fourth Avenue SE.
The Wednesday evening A U W reading group will meet at Mrs A C Naibert at 513 Eighteenth Street SE. Mrs Harold Kolar will give the book review.
Mrs C W Shafer of 1030 Tenth Street NW hosted a Saturday party for her son Clarence Jr who turned eight. Guests included Richard Grey Margaret Shafer Leo Runjon Jackie Gillick Doris Mae Shafer Eddie Gillick Phyllis Mann Alalie Burkstrom John Reeds and Dale Nie.
Mayflower chapter of the D A R meets Friday at 1 p m for luncheon at the Y W C A. Hostesses include Mesdames Fisher Henry Stewart Sow Smith Walker. Mrs Hecker will review a play and delegates to state and national conferences will be elected. A board meeting is called by regent Mrs Diserens for noon.
Mr and Mrs William B Quarton of 311 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE returned home Sunday evening after a three week vacation in New Orleans and Acapulco Mexico.
Mrs D C McGuire and Miss Helen Glidden hosted a Friday evening shower for Lenora Kelley who marries William Driscoll January 24. The event at 1653 Ellis Boulevard NW featured banco among the games and honored guests included J H Kelley T E Burke G F Driscoll George Driscoll Jr Kenneth McGuire Patrick Collins and others.
Mrs Forest E Rittgers of 420 Sixteenth Street SE will host a Reserve Officers Auxiliary meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m Wives of army reserve officers are invited to attend.
Pattern 4995 by Anne Ada S. Pattern available in children's sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10. Size 6 suspender skirt and bonnet require fabric and blouse with contrast. Send fifteen cents for pattern to Pattern Department The Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY.
Mrs. Fred LeClerc was installed as commander of the Navy Mothers club at the Gas company Giow room. Other officers named include Vera Craft as first vice commander and Howard Roberts as second vice commander, with a list of adjutant, finance, judge advocate, color bearers, chaplain, and matrons at arms. Presiding grand officers were Mrs. Jennie Yerkinton and Mrs. Helen Driver of Clinton. Refreshments followed during the social hour.
Miss Marguerite Tvrdik entertained at a post nuptial shower for her sister in law Mrs Robert Tvrdik of Iowa City. Bunco prizes went to Miss Margaret Heald and Miss Dorothy Sopousek. Other guests included several Misses, with Barbara Tvrdik among attendees.
A group of friends honored Mr and Mrs R R McDonald at 5005 Louisa Avenue NE with a housewarming Saturday evening A gift was presented and attendees included Mrs Howard Trevelyan Mr and Mrs C A Fox Mrs Ella Scott Ed Elam and Mr and Mrs Jess Suller of Springville
Mrs. Charles Gerber of 123 Thirty-third Street SE and her daughter Miss Maxine Baumgartner hosted a picnic dinner Sunday at their home. The event honored another daughter Mrs. Charles Smith of Waterloo who will soon move to California. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Madison Jr. of Tipton. Arrangements were made for 25 attendees.
The married couples class of Saron Lutheran church met Friday evening for a 2 supper. Rev. H. G. Schwegler spoke. Guests included Alpert Peterson Rock Island NL, Mrs. John H. Rieck Luzerne, J. E. Norgaard couple, Joseph Birch couple, and Fingel Hendrickson. Hosts were Byron Hougen, Rudolph Neilson, E. W. Lundquist, and O. S. Lundquist.
Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Delp hosted at 2124 terained on Friday evening with assistant hosts Mr. and Mrs. Stocker Harris and Fleming. Mrs. Delp led the business meeting and Mrs. Burr supervised the social hour. A toast was given by Mrs. Shupp and Jay W. Hesser led community singing.
Miss Sadie Kacer hosted members of the Old Friends club Friday evening at her sister Mrs. Joseph Hruska’s Swisher home. The group sewed and refreshments were served. Attendants included Miss Blanche Kimes and Mesdames Aldrich Marek, Joseph Tesarik, A. J. Biskup, Jerry Machacek and Hruska.
Graduating class of McKinley High, led by Dick Sediacek and Kathryn Maxson, marched in cap and gown and sang their class song. Irene Giane dakis and Lyle Zervas performed a violin duet followed by a courtroom skit featuring Judge Abodeely and a list of jurors, lawyers, and classmates. A ribbon and rose ceremony marked the official close with Principal Paxson and adviser Alice Rogers presenting roses. Margaret Reid chaired the event with multiple committees handling skit, song, stage, will, prophecy, and more.
The Ella Swan circle of Bethany Congregational church met Friday with Mrs. Alex Hofferber. They planned an evening of Red Cross sewing with the Ladies' Aid and Libbie Worden circle. Entertainment by Mrs. Orland Furman and prizes for Mrs. Jack Sayers, Mrs. Joseph Dostal, Mrs. Harry Toomer, and Miss Margaret Garrettson. Mrs. Roy Mittan of Chicago was a guest.
Miss Alma E. Owens presided at a Commonwealth tea room luncheon for the 1941 officers of Rebecca Alexander Kent Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War. The decor featured a patriotic motif with a floral centerpiece tapers and nut cups. Attendants included Mesdames Culbreth Alexander Hagan Mulson Bower Thomas McCrory Sutliff Gephart Scott Searles Bruch Williams Hillerege Sleight Blaine Rickard and Misses Too good and Hagan.
Mu Psi Epsilon chapter at Cee College held initiation Friday in Literary hall. New members Marybel Jacobson and Lenore Sherrard joined as dinner followed in Greene hall with faculty Miss Eleanor Houts and Mrs. Raymond T. Wendland, alumnae Virginia Ohman Rose Ann Kubovec Marybel Fuller and active members Margaret Hindee Leota Becking and Jane Wagner.
Pattern 235 details a Scottie appliqué quilt with a square and strip design. Includes material suggestions, cutting and sewing instructions, yardage chart, and a block diagram. Submit 10 cents plus 1 cent shipping to Cedar Rapids Gazette needycraft dept at 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY with name and address.
The Catholic Book Club will assemble Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 1805 Blake Boulevard SE, the residence of Mrs. J A Wicke. Mrs. W T Allen will supervise the program and members are asked to bring small maps of South America.
Tyler P T A sessions set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the school with a program by the GA graduating class and a talk on Juvenile Protection by Sheriff Jim Smith. Mrs M o Heral will sing. Lincoln P T A holds Tuesday 1 p.m. potluck. bring November Parent-Teacher magazine. Wilson P T A meets 2 15 p.m. Wednesday. Ed win Forrer discusses job applications with Pierre Tracy directing.
Ruth Millett urges women to contribute to the war effort through work, savings in defense bonds, frugal entertaining, and careful consumption. She emphasizes each woman’s role from housewife to career girl in supporting national defense during wartime.
Mrs A W Hinton of 119 First Street NE receives her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Billy Charles of Sioux City as guests. They arrived Sunday and will stay for three weeks.
The Pythian Sisters plan a card party Tuesday at 8 at the Light company venue with Defense stamps given as prizes for winners.
Dr. Mary MacFadyen prescribes four essential beauty items for American women amid shortages. She argues lipstick, soap, a versatile cream, and deodorant keep morale high and looks presentable, noting basic skin care without overreliance on expensive creams.
All British male subjects in Singapore under 41 years not already in the armed forces were ordered Monday to report for military service with Singapore defense duties. The directive aims to quickly bolster local security and readiness amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Cedar Rapids Fire Chief E P Kohout reports the 1941 per capita fire loss set a historic low, with total losses $27 536 from 525 alarms. The department notes $62 44 per fire and 44 cents per capita, crediting public help and quick reporting for the record.
At a Washington press conference Mrs Roosevelt urged households to adjust rather than hoard sugar. She noted store discrimination complaints in which two pounds of sugar cost a dollar’s worth of groceries and said planning purchases could offset curtailments. She would remain as assistant director of the Office of Civilian Defense if useful.
The fragment notes intense solar output in a tropical area, described as more than one horsepower. It references Ge eatite as a locality, with unclear context about application or impact on local energy or agriculture.
Sheriff James H. Smith details Linn County safety drive begun 1939 to curb drunk driving from roadhouses and taverns near Cedar Rapids. Patrol cars target late night revelers, closing hours set, permits curtailed, and offenders fined or jailed. three years yield no fatal crashes from night spots and only two related injuries.
The Cedar Rapids squadron of the Civil Air Patrol will hold an organization meeting Monday at 4 p.m. at Saxon airport HQ. Enlistments possible at the meeting. membership open to non pilots with interests in photography radio meteorology and more. Applicants must be at least 16 and provide fingerprints and photos. No government pay. service is voluntary.
Fifty two men from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns attended the 25 year Motorcycle club banquet at the Roosevelt hotel. Ed Meisel traveled the farthest from Cleveland Ohio. New officers elected Gus Long president Henry Zuber vice president H G Scoop Forbes secretary and Ben Rubins treasurer. Four members died last year Gus Schrader Elmer Grissell John Cook and William Loftus. Cities represented included Iowa City Marshalltown Belle Plaine Waterloo Cedar Rapids.
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