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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1944

Page

18

Des Moines Exam Trip Sparks Meal Disparity

During a Des Moines inspection trip last Tuesday the east side and west side groups were treated differently with meals. West group went hungry while east group ate on the government dime en route to Marshalltown. Je W. Zarecky shows a captured Arisaka rifle sent by his nephew Corporal Don J. Maloney of New Guinea. Capt. Douda praises Red Cross aid and a London memory from the Northumberland Fusiliers adds WWI keepsake lore. Bill Bayless notes navy-friendly Camp Dodge dining policy after examinations.

West Side Des Moines East Side Marshalltown Je W. Zarecky Eighth Avenue Cpl Don J. Maloney New Guinea Maloney James Maloney Johnson Avenue Hitler W. D. Bayless OCD Citizens Service Corps Army Navy Camp Dodge Bill

Woman's Club schedule highlights several department meetings

The history and literature department meets Monday at 2 15 p m with Mrs Alfred Heinrich singing and Mrs G J Lorgen accompanying. George T Ronk reviews Valley of Decision. Luncheon events, speakers onWomen's Unfolding Possibilities, postwar world topics, Red Cross dressings and a dramatic arts program are listed with hostesses and times across the week.

Alfred Heinrich G. J. Lorengen George T. Ronk Marcia Davenport American Home Department Miss Klein Marion Woman's Club Marjorie Emerson McKinley School The Mines O. J. Elsenbast Raymond Tapper W. T. Albright E. M. Soboda Philanthropic Department Red Cross Judson J. Calkins A. G. Chase F. W. Damour

YWCA Programs Highlight Race in Democracy Theme

Dr. J Harold Ennis of Cornell College will open a YWCA speaker series on democracy and color equality. Miss Margaret Weler will preside as programs target business girls nationwide. Luncheon, gym classes, and weekly programs are planned, with reservations required by Wednesday.

J. Harold Ennis Cornell College Business Girls

Miss Ely and Robert Brison to Wed in Cedar Rapids

Engagement announced by Miss Ely and Mr Brill the daughter Helen Weare Ely of 2218 First Avenue NE to Robert Maurice Brison of New York City son of Mr and Mrs Maurice Brill. Wedding planned for early summer in Cedar Rapids. Ely a Scripps College graduate with masters in relocation work at Manzanar California. Brill a Yale graduate class of 1929 connected with Brill Brothers New York and now in government forestry service at Chilao California.

John Montague Ely First Avenue NE Helen Weare Robert Maurice Brison Maurice Brill New York City Cedar Rapids Miss Ely Scripps College Claremont Calif Manzaner Mr. Brill Yale University Brill Brothers Chilao

Tuesday Study Club Meetings and Lectures Across town

Local clubs schedule afternoon and evening sessions with book reviews by Mrs. Enright and others. Dr. Lester Longman from the University of Iowa will lecture on influences shaping modern art, while Pleiades members host a dinner at the Roosevelt hotel and Earl Kenney receives navy training farewell among friends.

James L. Killian Pleasant Drive W. B. Enright Dr. Wassell James Hilton Delbert R. Ashby Country Club Parkway Ladies Literary Club Lester Longman University of Iowa Earl Francis Kenney Navy Farragut Ida Kenney Ervin P. Kenney D Avenue NW Bill Johnson John Ament Harriet Satterly Dorothy Peterson Richard Kenney Maureen Canavan Eddie Ulch Sally Shew Earl Kenney

Betty Thoennes Weds Lt Richard Sawyer in Colorado Springs

Betty Doreen Thoennes daughter of Otto and Mrs Thoennes and Lt Richard D Sawyer son of Mrs Sawyer of Reno Nevada wed in a Jan 16 ceremony at the Broadmoor Colorado Springs. The double ring service featured dignitaries and a reception in Col Frank Stangle’s Broadmoor suite. The couple plan a Nevada wedding trip and will reside in Stadium Apartments Broadmoor after February first.

Pauline Chapel Breadmoor Colorado Springs Colo Betty Doreen Thoennes Otto A. Thoennes Sixteenth Street Richard D. Sawyer F. A. Sawyer Reno Nev Michael Harrington Frank Hammer Clara Helm Walsh David Gar Jean Critz Major George Richardson Hilo Hawaii D. Kelly J. Dalton Miss Critz Thoennes Col Frank Stangle Broadmoor Nevada Stadium Apartments Sawyer the Immaculate Conception High School Sawyer Reno High School University of Nevada Little Theater Group Camp Hale Jean Skinner Manitou Los Angeles Kelly Sun Valley Idaho M. G. Gray Macon

Donations urged for Schick project at Clinton hospital

Appeals seek materials and volunteer help for the Schick General Hospital handicraft project in Clinton. Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Junior League under Red Cross, donations of hats, yarn, beads, wood tools, and more are welcomed at the USO center. Contact Mrs Edwy J Clapp at 3-1251 for details and material pickup.

Schick General Hospital Clinton Cedar Rapids Junior League Red Cross Cedar Rapids Schick USO Second Avenue Edwy. J. Clapp A and Navy Mothers Club Matrons O.E.S W.C.T.U Bk. Vernon Lisbon Hi-Y-Ettes McKinley School Roosevelt School Kappa Kappa Gamma Delta Gamma Church

Regina Collins Fetes Before Marriage With Local Courtesies

Regina Collins, soon to wed William Anglin in February, is honored at multiple social gatherings. Miss Marguerite Faulkner hosted a party with fourteen guests and a gift. Mrs. M E Cook and Miss Alice McCarthy held a miscellaneous shower for twenty four attendees. Mrs. Mary Hurych, Mrs. F J Valenta and Miss Gertrude Flaherty hosted a thirty guest party with a gift. Mrs. Thomas F Seabrook plans a bridge party and shower for sixteen at 1812 D Avenue NE. Mrs. W L Albright hosted a Wednesday dinner for ten at 1741 B Avenue NE.

Regina Collins B Avenue William Anglin Marguerite Faulkner Twenty-third Street Miss Collins M. E. Cook Alice McCarthy Burch Avenue NW Mary Hurych F. J. Valenta Gertrude Flaherty Fifth Avenue SE Thomas F. Seabrook D Avenue NE W. L. Albright B Avenue NE

A.A.U.W. Writers Group to Meet on Tuesday Evening

The project writers group will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Vernon L Spohn at 144 Twenty fourth Street Drive SE. Mrs George Newland will speak on Plays. Members are asked to take manuscripts.

Project Writers Group Vernon L. Spohn Twenty-fourth ‘Street Drive George Newland W Shakespeare Club C. S. Krause Vernon Drive J. E. Stickley Twenty Fifth Street Drive Vernon Heights Reading Club W. A. Gauger Macdowell Music Club

USO Center Food Duty List Names Onsite Workers

The General Alliance of the Peoples church will furnish food at the USO center today. Women on duty from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. include Mrs. George C. Claassen as chairman and a list of helpers: Walter Allison Arthur Sulek Roy Olson Roy Curray J. R. Haney Fred Small J. W. Pich ner Allen Thurman L. R. Wilson Tom Radloff Lester Wright L. A. Kessler Bruce McKay Tom Termohlen I. D. Garrison Wallace Sheck Clark Mahanna Elmer Curry and Misses Margaret Curray Fiona Kennedy and Topsy Carberry.

General Alliance of the Peoples Church USO George C. Claassen Walter Allison Arthur Sulek Roy Olson Roy Curray J. R. Haney Fred Small J. W. Pichner Allen Thurman L. R. Wilson Tom Radloff Lester Wright L. A. Kessler Bruce

Bernadine Frame Weds Justein F Cook in 1942 Union

Mr and Mrs T Ray Frame announce the marriage of their daughter Bernadine Frame to Pfc Justein F Cook son of Mr and Mrs E E Cook. The ceremony occurred May 10 1942. Both graduates of McKinley high school. Cook stationed at Fort Jay New York with military police escort guard on 10 day furlough in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Cook to accompany husband to New York.

T. Ray Frame Bever Avenue SE Bernadine Pfc Justein F. Cook E. E. Cook Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids

Areme Circle OES to meet at Mrs Hockman’s residence

Areme circle of Cedar chapter OES meets Friday at 2 30 p m with hostesses Mrs W H Herr and Mrs H B Rupe and a short program The Rebekah Alexander Tent Daughters of Union Veterans installs officers led by Mrs W Greer McCrory Jr as president and Mrs C E Briggs as senior VP along with appointed officers and color bearers and other roles Installing officer was Mrs Frank Kouba

Areme Circle of Cedar O.E.S H. G. Hockman Maplewood Drive W. H. Herr H. B. Rupe H. H. Coon O. E. Cress F. S. Devery J. E. Stephenson D.ross E. Dvorak G. F. Kerns G. Bateman C. A. Bort C. M. Lowder M. J. Griffin Thomas Hardiman Jessie Bauman Rebekah Alexander Daughters of the W. Greer McCrory C. E. Briggs Willard Endsley Norman Scott Alma E. Owens John Taylor John Boner Floyd Gephart Bertha Williams Frank J. Kouba Frank Kirkpatrick

4.4 A W to Hear Dr Marcus Bach Thursday Evening

The American Association of University Women will meet at 8 p.m. in the Crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel with Dr Marcus Bach of the University of Iowa School of Religion speaking on In Search of Utopia. Hostesses include Mrs John Koffron and a list of assistants.

P.E.O Montrose Hotel Hope Kurtz Harriet Moon Bertha Wolf D. A. Stoflet Chine American Association of University Women Crystal Ball Marcus Bach School of Religion University of Iowa Utopia John Koffron Edith Barber Alice Bothwell Marjorie Brunner Agnes Carlson Evelyn Chadbourne Julia Crew Lucille Dunn Florence Felten Dorothy Graham Miriam L. Gee Merle Gray Florence Gritzner Frances Halpin Jean Hansen Jessie Hiatt Lydia Hrubesh Margaret Hult A. F. Harrington Thomas C. Jackson Ralpheo

College Club Reading Groups Schedule

The Thursday group meets at 2 15 p m with Mrs Arthur Bye 30 Blake Terrace SE assisted by Miss Lillian Beck Mrs Robert Rogers reviews More Day to Dawn by Henry Lee The Tuesday group meets with Mrs Arthur Bearle 1835 C avenue NE at 145 p m Mrs Archie Dennis assists the hostess and Mrs Harold Waite reviews Tax for Private Tussie by Jesse Stuart

Arthur Bye Blake Terrace SE Lillian Beck Robert Rogers Henry Lee Arthur Bearle C Avenue NE Archie Dennis Harold Waite Jesse Stuart

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