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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1942

Page

3

Local couple wed at Stober home with guests from several towns

In the home of the bride’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs T C Stober 136 Bowling street SW the wedding served with a three tier cake and a miniature bridal couple. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs O W Stober Des Moines Mrs J K Edwards Moulton and others from Elberon. The couple will reside at 1200 Third Avenue SE. Mr Dvorak a Roosevelt high school graduate works for the Milwaukee railroad.

T. C. Stober Bowling Street O. W. Stober Des Moines J. K. Edwards Moulton Warren Merrill John Zeman Irving F. A Dvorak Ernest Dvorak Darlene Ernest Ellis Wilbur Wiese Marilyn Shirley Sue Lester Dvorak Glenn Dvorak Deloris Glennis Elberon Third Avenue SE Mr. Dvorak Roosevelt High School The Milwaukee Railroad

Edwin Bruns Heads C R Art Association

Edwin J Bruns was named president of the Cedar Rapids Art Association to succeed Mrs J T Grayston at a Monday election in the public library. Also elected were Delbert R Ashby first vice president and Charles C Loomis second vice president with Marvin Cone recording secretary and Guy P Linville corresponding secretary.

Idwin J, Bruns Cedar Rapids Art Association J. T Grayston Bruns Cedar Rapids Delbert R. Ashby Charles C. Loomis Marvin Cone Guy P. Linville Clark A Beems Morgan J. Foster Ernest W. Anderson Art Association

Scribblers' Club Tea Held by Mrs. Ernest W. Anderson

Mrs. Ernest W. Anderson hosted a tea Tuesday afternoon for 14 members of the Scribblers' club of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids at 224 Eighteenth street SE. Tea was served during the afternoon.

Scribblers’ Club Junior League of Cedar Rapids Ernest W. Anderson Eighteenth Street

Newburger Couple Return From New York Trip

Mr and Mrs B J Newburger of 2101 Ridgeway drive SE returned Monday from New York City where they spent a two weeks business and pleasure trip.

B J. Newburger Ridgeway Drive New York City

Ethel Woodbridge Joins Cedar Rapids Community Players Board

Miss Ethel Woodbridge was named to the Cedar Rapids Community Players board during Monday evening meetings held at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald P Barnes on Garden Drive SE.

Ethel Woodbridge The Cedar Rapids Community Players Donald P. Barnes Garden Drive

Mrs Hoyt to Host Bridge Club Luncheon at Park Terrace

Mrs Eugene C Hoyt will entertain members of her Wednesday bridge club at luncheon at her home 370 Park Terrace SE with seating planned for eight guests.

Eugene C. Hoyt Park Terrace SE

Birthday Dessert Luncheon Honoring Mrs Wayne Conderman

On her birthday Monday Mrs Wayne Conderman was guest of honor at a dessert luncheon given by Mrs Frank Guerin of 2407 First avenue SE. Also present were Mesdames Delbert Trowbridge Irene Rowland Bob White C W Bohlander Floyd S Kling J L Thurman Glenn Strickland Effie Stouffer Roy Ziegler and George Wessale.

Wayne Conderman Frank Guerin First Avenue SE Delbert Trowbridge Irene Rowland Bob White C. W. Bohlander Floyd S. Kling J. L. Thurman Glenn Strickland Effie Stouffer Roy Ziegler George Wessale

Dessert Luncheon Opens Chapter II P E C O Meeting

Dessert luncheon preceded the Chapter II P E C O gathering at 1964 Second Avenue SE hosted by Mrs. R W Manatt. Mrs Ronald C Booth assisted and the nature study program was led by Mrs. George Krabbenhoff and Mrs. Manatt. Twenty five members attended.

P.e.co R. W. Manatt Second Avenue SE Ronald C. Booth George Krabbenhoff Manatt

Malta Kensington O E S elects new officers

Mrs. John I. Smith was elected president at a meeting last week held at Mrs. Lewis Kibler's home on Oakland road NE. Also chosen were Mrs. John Linsley vice president Mrs. Kibler secretary and Mrs. Elmer Hedin treasurer.

John I. Smith Malta Kensington O E. S Lewis Kibler Oakland Road John Linsley Kibler Elmer Hedin

Kibbie Engages Daughter Doro thea to David W Halsey

Mr and Mrs W A Kibbie announce the engagement of their daughter Doro thea Kibbie to David W Halsey son of Mr and Mrs D L Halley of Waterloo The wedding is set for Sunday Feb 15 at Trinity Methodist Church Miss Kibbie is a Roosevelt High School and Cedar Rapids Business College graduate employed by Bapane Gas Co Mr Holley a Roosevelt graduate attended Iowa State Teachers College and works for the Illinois Central railroad

W. A. Kibbie Ninth Street Dorothea David W. Halsey D. L. Halley Waterloo Trinity Methodist Church Miss Kibbie Roosevelt High School Cedar Rapids Business College Bapane Gas Company Holley Roosevelt

A A A W General Session Wednesday Speaker Named

Members of A A A W gather for a general session Wednesday at 8 p m with Mrs Frank Wo Orr at 2058 Fifth Avenue SE. The speaker is Prof Hew Roberts of the University of Iowa born in Australia and who has traveled widely in the continent and served with the RAF in England.

Frank Wo Orr Fifth Avenue SE Hew Roberts University of Iowa Roberts Australia RAF England

Readers' Club Holds Luncheon and Review

Mrs Philip W Shive hosts a luncheon and Readers' club meeting at 1 15 pm Thursday at 2816 B avenue NE Mrs Clyde B Meffert will give the review.

Philip W. Shive B Avenue NE Readers’ Club Clyde B. Meffert

Cravens Host Dinner Honoring Brems Birthday

Mr and Mrs J Frank Cravens invite guests to a formal dinner Tuesday at 1826 Bever avenue SE. The event honors Joe Brems on his birthday and Mrs S W Klinge who soon departs to join Captain Klinge at Fort Des Moines. Eight places will be set with pink and white decor.

J. Frank Cravens Bever Avenue SE Joe Brems S. W Klinge Captain Klinge Fort Des Moines

Louise Johnson and Martin Applequist to Wed Sunday

Announcement for the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Louise Johnson and Martin B Applequist of Raleigh North Carolina. The wedding is planned for February 1 at 2 p m at the Johnson home attended by the couple will reside in Raleigh. The bride to be is a Council Bluffs high school graduate who studied at Drake university and Coe college and works for McKesson and Robbins. The groom to be attended Iowa State college and Duke university and works for the United States Forestry Service.

Louise Johnson Martin B. Applequist Raleigh N. C H. E. Johnson Nineteenth Street Johnson Council Bluffs Drake University Coe College McKesson and Robbins Company

Camp Fire Girls Hold Annual Cedar Rapids Meeting

The Cedar Rapids Council of Camp Fire girls held its annual meeting at St Pauls Methodist Church with 80 attendees. Officers elected for 1942 include Mrs A J Anderson president and Mrs W C Fernow first vice president, while new board members include Mrs D W Robertson and Mrs Fortune. The program featured guardian and sponsor introductions, a defense themes talk by Mrs William O Eckler, and a family centered benediction.

St Paul's Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Girls Horizon Club Joan Buscho Guy F Hershey A. J. Anderson W. C. Fernow John R. Battin John H. Fortune F. L. Bakerney Fortune D. W. Robertson Anderson Guardians’ Association Gov. Wood Wells C. Peck Bokerney Morris B Katzoff E. Shenefelt Arthur Norman E. Holvenstot Jane Garwood Flodin William O. Eckler

Sigmia Beta Sigma Phi Meet And Musicale Planned

Sigmia Beta Sigma Phi chapter plans a meeting and musicale for members at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the sponsor Mrs Isabel Schluter home in the Commonwealth apartments.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Isabel Schluter Commonwealth Apartments

Remember his pocket book a soldier dating guide

The piece advises women dating soldiers to be mindful of finances. It urges working girls to avoid pricey dinners and dances, limit drinks, and provide affordable gifts and transportation. It emphasizes keeping birthdays private and not flaunting wealth to prevent him from feeling financially inept.

Wedding Bells At St Pauls Chapel In Des Moines

Miss Arline Stober and Virgil B Dvorak united in marriage during a candlelit ceremony at St Pauls Methodist chapel. Rev Merton B Green officiated with Luville Hamlin organist. Attendants included Vivian Dvorak and Earle Curtwright as 35 guests attended a reception.

St. Paul's Methodist Chapel Arline Stober O W. Stober Des Moines Virgil B. Dvorak Benjamin P. Dvorak Highland Drive Merton B Green Kenwood Methodist Church Luville Hamlin Ave Maria Vivian Dvorak Earle Curtwright Miss Dvorak Warren Merrill

Pattern 4999 Misses and Womens Pattern Sizes Available

By ANNE ADAMS new Pattern 4999 comes in misses and womens sizes 12 through 40. The dress uses 2 and a fraction yards of 39 inch fabric with a matching hat and contrast yardage. Send fifteen cents plus one cent mailing to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette New York. Ten cents more for Spring Pattern Book.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Daughters of Isabella to Host Dinner for Victory Book Drive

In support of the Victory Book campaign for 100,000,000 books for men in service, Daughters of Isabella will gather donations at a Wednesday 6 p.m. dinner in the Glow room of the Gas company. The drive is sponsored by the American Library Association, Red Cross and USC with Mrs. M. W. Duffy and Mrs. W. H. Buck leading.

Daughters of Isabella Gas Company American Library Association Red Cross USC M. W. Duffy W. H. Buck

Mrs Hoeltje Honored at Picnic Luncheon

A Cedar Rapids group hosted a picnic luncheon at the home of Mrs. George A. Wetzel honoring former Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. O H Hoeltje of St. Paul Minnesota visiting at the Fred Fitch home. Guests included numerous Cedar Rapids and regional friends and relatives.

Cedar Rapids O H. Hoeltje St. Paul Minn Fred Fitch George A. Wetzel Grande Avenue SE Hubert Hoeltje Iowa City Robert Alden Wyoming Millard Wetzel Vinton Lawrence de Wees Marion Earl Dukek Alburnett Charles E. Loomis Robert Smythe Chester S. Johnson Charles Wright Lester Chehak George Burrows John Benger Nora Deal George Krabbenhoff Arthur Snouffer C. L. Layton Ida McQuinn

Mrs Moore Describes Shanghai withdrawal and China hardships

Mrs. Robert Moore spoke at PEO chapter DK describing British forces withdrawing from Shanghai and comparing China to an old woman Japan to a young child. She recounted poverty and disease in China and noted her voyage among 1,000 women and children sent home via the Philippines Australia New Zealand Fiji American and British Samoa.

Robert Moore Moore Shanghai England China Japan United States Philippines Australia New Zealand Fiji Islands American British Samoa

PEO Chapter GM Meets At Mrs Buresh Home

Twenty two members of chapter GM PEO and five visitors were entertained Monday evening at the home of Mrs Richard Bur esh 427 Gwendolyn drive NE with Mrs Emil Rasmussen assisting Guests included Mrs Grace Liggett St. Cloud Fla Miss Ellen Miller FI Postville Mrs Kenneth Ottsen IF Mrs William Whipple IF Cedar Rapids and Mrs John VanderMuelen BB Sedalia Mo John YT Hecker reviewed a three act play.

P.E.O Richard Buresh Gwendolyn Drive Emil Rasmussen Grace Liggett St. Cloud Fla Ellen Miller Postville Kenneth Ottsen William Whipple Cedar Rapids John VanderMuelen Sedalia John YT Hecker

Kutchera Bride-to-Be Billie Kutchera Wed Brower in Feb

Mrs William D Fox hosted a dessert luncheon honoring Miss Billie Kutchera who will wed A Lynn Brower of South English February 22. The bride elect, daughter of Otto and Myrtle Kutchera, has worked at Van Meter in Cedar Rapids and is active in the Ye A. Brower, son of C E Brower, farms near South English. Guests included local families and friends from South English and Cedar Rapids.

William D. Fox Oakland Road Billie Kutchera A. Lynn Brower South English Miss Kutchera Otto L. Kutchera North English Mr Brower C. E. Brower van Meter Company Cedar Rapids Brower Mt. Morris College Illinois Kutchera Norman Walk Hammill Robison Karen Martha van Meter Louise Safley Mildred Pettit Donna Kelly

Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs Walter Dennis

Miss Janice Lancaster hosted a kitchen shower Monday evening at 1433 Seventh Avenue SE honoring the former Bernice Blin. Sixteen attended with prizes won by Mrs Dennis and Esther Christie. Valentine decorations enhanced the event.

Janice Lancaster Seventh Avenue SE Walter Dennis Bernice Blin Dennis Esther Christie Valentine

Ellen Manners Shows A Relaxed Busy Life

Ellen's shift from a driven, brusque figure to a cordial, efficient homemaker is noted as she now budgets time for friends and leisure. The column answers why girls attending dances alone are viewed differently, arguing that escorts reduce risk but social custom varies by community.

Ellen Miss Manners

P E O Chapter IF Hostess and Meeting Plans

Mrs. B H Saxton hosted the Monday afternoon meeting at 839 Twenty first Street SE. Mrs. R B Conn spoke on the Cottey College education fund and Mrs. W D Ralston led the tea tables. Guests included Mrs. Bennett Tony and Mrs. R B Condiff Des Moines. The Feb. 9 meeting will be at Mrs. John W Beck's home.

B. H. Saxton Twenty-first Street R. B. Conn Cottey College W. D. Ralston Bennett Tony Paullina R. B. Condiff V. Des Moines John W. Beck

How to Keep a Boyfriend Without Jealousy

Advice suggests handling competition by being charming and good company without showing jealousy. Don’t nag the boy about other girls and avoid dieting without medical advice to prevent health issues.

Learn Your Nutrition For All Adults In War Time

A healthful diet guide urges adults beyond housewives to learn nutrition basics. It lists daily foundations including orange juice, fruit, egg, whole grain cereal and bread, butter, milk, leafy greens, another vegetable, a potato, meat or fish, and cheese several times weekly. It notes reducing diets should still include these staples and advises consulting a doctor about vitamin supplements.

Starving Greece May Get Wheat Relief Shipment

London Reuters. In the House of Commons Hugh Dalton announced that Britain and the United States would authorize a single shipment of 8 000 tons of wheat to Greece under Red Cross auspices to relieve the current emergency.

London Hugh Dalton House of Commons Greece Red Cross

Pattern 229 Crochet Square From Cedar Rapids Gazette

Medallion Beginners Cobweb pattern 229 offers square crochet directions with illustrations and required materials. Send 10 cents plus 1 cent mailing to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Department New York for pattern number and entrant details.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Department Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Home Made Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief and Big Savings

A home mix claims to beat colds fast with no cooking. Stir 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water, add 21 ounces Pinex to a pint bottle, creating a cough syrup that never spoils and eases sore throats and breathing. Money back if unsatisfied.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edwin Bruns C.R. Art Association Mrs. Anderson Scribblers Group B. J. Newburgers Miss Woodbridge Theater Board Mrs. Guerin Mrs. Conderman Mrs. Manatt U. P.E.O Malta Kensington E. S 3Rd Ave Optical Service Highes Leonard T. Ardusee Troth Dorothea Kibbie T. Iew Roberts Philip Shive Cravens Martin Applequist Ruti! Millett Gazette Daughters OF Isabella Collecting V Books Gm, P.E.O Billie Miss Lancaster Mary Manners B. H. Saxton IF 2Nd St TR Lbs Byttt F. R Chubby Mary MacFadyen Satura Wheeler Java Room Montrose Fine Arts Directory Ca Mallory Joseph L. Chadwick
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