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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1949

Page

6

Institutions Are A Last Resort In Delinquency Fight

Capt. Fred Carstens told the American Association of University Women that reform schools are only invoked after parents, juvenile bureau staff, and probation officers fail to straighten a wayward youth. Since 1939 Cedar Rapids has seen fewer juvenile offenses, with most first offenses, and bureau efforts focus on recreation and early intervention with parents and probation officers guiding reform and progress.

Fred Carstens Police Department American Association of University Women Buan Cedar Rapids Juvenile Bureau Carstens Eldora and Mitchellville

Eva Barnhart Wed To Donald Gilkey

Miss Eva Barnhart and Donald W Gilkey a naval electronics technician were married in Burbank California by Dr H Groom of the First Christian church Attending were Mr and Mrs Dale R Barnhart brother and sister in law of the bride The couple will live in San Jose where Gilkey is assigned to Moffett Field naval air station

Eva Barnhart Donald W Gilkey Naval Aviation Electronics Burbank Calif H. Groom First Christian Church Dale R Barnhart Santa Monica Phillip Hoffner Roseville Highland House Hollywood San Jose Gilkey Moffett Field Naval Air Station

Bride-Elect Doris Lundeen Fetes At Wish ing Well Party

Miss Doris Lundeen was honored at a Wish ing Well party at the Roosevelt hotel on a Wednesday evening hosted by Mrs Marion Armstrong. Guests lined the room to make wishes for the bride to be as blue and white decor set the mood. The guest list includes Mrs Carl Lundeen, Mrs Delaney Butler, Mrs William Secrist, Mrs Marvin Johnson, Mr Vernon, Miss Phyllis Ann Johnston, and several others from Springville Waubeek Central City Cedar Rapids and nearby. The couple is set to marry February 5 in a ceremony with David C. Martin.

Doris Lundeen Roosevelt Hotel Marion Armstrong Carl Lundeen Marion Delaney Butler William Secrist Viola Marvin Johnson Vernon Ivan Johnston Devere Port Phyllis Ann Johnston George Rose Robert Begley Willard Lacock

Shower compliments Miss Monnahan Bride-Elect

Miss Eva Monnahan Miss Laura Schroeder and Miss Gerry Griesy hosted a miscellaneous shower in Wurster's tearoom Tuesday evening in honor of Miss Bernice Monnahan who will wed Russell Krause February 5 at Immaculate Conception Church Twenty two guests attended the event.

Monnahan Eva Monnahan Laura Schroeder Gerry Griesy Wurster Bernice Monnahan Russell Krause Immaculate Conception Church

Cedar Rapids Art Association to Elect Officers

The Cedar Rapids Art Association will meet Monday at 4 pm in the Little Gallery of the public library to elect officers for the new year. All association members may participate in the business meeting.

Cedar Rapids Art Association Little Gallery Art Association

Picnic Supper Hosted by Mr and Mrs Campbell

Mr and Mrs Robert E Campbell will host a Thursday evening picnic supper at their home 2622 Country Club Parkway SE for members of the Tuesday Art Club and their husbands. Mr and Mrs Walter French will assist, with 28 guests attending.

Robert E Campbell Country Club Parkway SE Art Club Walter French

Luncheon Honors Judith Lattner Bride-to-be of S Dow Jr

Mrs Don Hines hosted a luncheon for Miss Judith Lattner who will wed Sutherland Dow Jr on February 12. Sixteen guests attended in the Roosevelt hotel Lincoln-Jefferson room. Also noted is a Cornell college senior class dinner at Montrose hotel hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Russell D Cole with alumni initiation after dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Orville Rennie Mr and Mrs O W Lawrence Acting Dean and Mrs Miron A Morrill and Mr and Mrs Sutherland Dow.

Don Hines Forest Drive Judith Lattner Sutherland Dows, Jr Roosevelt Hotel Cornell College Montrose Hotel Russell D. Cole Alumni Association Orville Rennie O. W. Lawrence Miron A. Morrill Sutherland Dows

Footlighters Plan Drunkard Tryouts Sunday

Footlighters announce tryouts for The Drunkard or The Fallen Saved at KCRG studios Sunday from 2 to 5 and 6 to 8 pm. George Penrod directs the Cedar Rapids production modeled after Los Angeles style with 13 men and 5 women needed for parts including singing waiters. Real acting not required as the aim is laughs with added attractions between acts.

Footlighters William H. Smith Boston Los Angeles Cedar Rapids Z.C.B.J. Hall George Penrod San Jose Little Theater KCRG First Street Fist Avenue Penrod

Indian Creek Dance and Supper Sunday Planned

Indian Creek Country Club will host a tea dance Sunday from 5 to 8 pm at the clubhouse with buffet supper at 8 30. Al Spetrmo and his band will provide music. Reservations for supper must be called in by Saturday noon. If successful the tea dance may return in coming months.

Indian Creek Country Club al $Petrmo

Officers Installed by Valley Camp R N A

Valley Camp 2136 of the Royal Neighbors of America installs officers for the new year. Names include Campbell oracle Bjornsen vice oracle Earhart chancellor Woolwine recorder Stevens receiver Buchanan marshal Schindler assistant marshal Vogel sentinel Fisher sentinel Hill musician Bencke flag bearer Garrett drill captain Vedia faith Henderson unselfishness Garrett courage Tompkins modesty Doty endur ance Moore manager. Installing officer Emma Hammond ceremonial Axella Crane assistant Mae Fadness ceremonial chancellor Letta Rosenberger.

Royal Neighbors of America Yeethel Campbell Evelyn Bjornsen Kristine Earhart Lara Woolwine Ellen Stevens Auria Buchanan Emma Schindler Florence Vogel Inner Sentinel Mary Fisher Outer Sentinel Kathleen Hill Gladys Bencke Jessie Garrett Gladys Sige Augusta Vedia Ida Henderson

Eulalia Hauser Pupils to Offer Recitals at YMCA

Eulalia Hauser presents two groups of students in recitals at the YMCA Little Theater Sunday afternoon. A 2 p.m. program features Francie Ward and numerous peers, followed by a 3:30 p.m. session with Janet Lewis Gordon Craft Vera Straka and more.

Eulalia Hauser Little Theater Y.M.C.A Francie Kay Ward Lynette Smith Vicki Klemesrud Dick Dodge David Waldron David Ebershoff Frederick Anderson Linda Armstrong Darlene Dew Suzanne Kozik Ruth Hill Judy Thomas Gayle Kinger Sharon Olson Daniel Schmitz Sandra Lewis Diane

Bethlehem Junior Circle Meeting at Miss Donnan Home

Bethlehem Junior circle of the Kings Daughters met Wednesday at Miss Janice Donnan's residence 221 Highland Drive NW. The short report notes the gathering as they plan upcoming activity.

Bethlehem King's Daughters Janice Donnan Highland Drive

Devotions Shared at Meeting. Hosts Named

Two guests, Miss Kay Herrbeck and Miss Nancy Clauson, attended the gathering. The next meeting on February 28 will be at the home of Miss Priscilla Grigg located at 1138 First Avenue NW.

Kay Herrbeck Nancy Clauson Priscilla Grigg First Avenue NW

Jewell Latting Weds Melvin Modracek in Central Park Church

Miss Jewell Latting and Melvin Modracek were married January 22 at 1 39 p m in Central Park Presbyterian Church. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Latting of Traer and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Frank Modracek of Cedar Rapids route 2. Attendants included Miss Dorothy Latting and Leonard Jansa. Bonnie Modracek was flower girl and ushers were Leo Modracek and George Zaletky. Reception followed at the groom’s home.

Jewell Latting Melvin Modracek Central Park Presbyterian Church Allan Schoff Orville Latting Traer Mr. Modracek Frank Modracek Route 2 Cedar Rapids Dorothy Latting Des Moines Leonard Jansa Bonnie Modracek Leo Modracek George Zaletky

Miss Betty Jean Fee Headed For Feb Wedding

Miss Betty Jean Fee to wed John B. Platz on February 12. She was honored at a Wednesday evening shower and midnight luncheon hosted by Miss Delores Fee at 1025 Third Avenue SE with fifteen guests attending.

Betty Jean Fee John B. Platz Delores Fee Third Avenue SE

Iowa Consistory Pre-Reunion Party at Scottish Rite Temple

Iowa Consistory hosts a pre-reunion party at the Scottish Rite temple Friday evening with card playing at 8 30 and Ray Longs orchestra providing dancing music from 9 to 12 Refreshments will be served Committee members include Mr and Mrs John A Clay Mr and Mrs Mahlon M Mills Mr and Mrs Arthur B Rudin Mr and Mrs Frank X Guyott Mr and Mrs Robert I Leaper Mr and Mrs Jay W Hesser and Mr and Mrs Victor D Merveaux.

Iowa Scottish Rite Temple Ray Long John A. Clay Mahlon M. Mills Arthur B. Rudin Frank X. Guyott Robert I. Leaper Jay W. Hesser Victor D. Merveaux

Sander and Bohstedt Wed in Cedar Rapids Home

Kay Ann Sander and Clayton Bohstedt married January 20 at the bride’s parents home, Clifford and Mrs. Rogers, 3912 E Avenue NE. Dr. C E Drummond officiated. Attendants were Mary Powers and Oliver Klein of Cedar Rapids. Bohstedt is son of Karl Bohstedt of Vinton. They will reside at 1310 A Avenue NE. Bohstedt employed by Bus Freight Lines. Sander by Quaker Oats.

Kay Ann Sander Clayton Bohstedt Clifford Rogers E Avenue C. E. Drummond Mary Powers Oliver Klein Cedar Rapids Bohstedt Karl Bohstedt Vinton A Avenue Bus Freight Lines, Inc Quaker Oats Company

Local residents depart for extended Florida vacation

Paul D. Merveaux, Mrs. Jean ette Allaire and son Terry, of 422 Twenty-third Street NE, have left for an extended vacation in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Paul D. Merveaux Jeanette Allaire Terry Twenty-third Street St. Petersburg Fla

Woplasd Camp Fire Names New Officers

New officers for the Woplasu Camp Fire group include Ka Barry as president and Karen Stepanek as vice president and scribe. Sandra Warnecke is secretary and Joann Lei pold serves as treasurer with Mrs. C. C. Mar leading the group.

Woplasu Camp Fire Group Ka Barry Karen Stepanek Sandra Warnecke Joann Leipold C. C. Maris

Embarrassing Moment For Seers of Weather

In New York at the 101st national meeting of the American Meteorological Society about 100 top weather forecasters confronted snow and sleet. Only about a quarter brought galoshes rain coats or umbrellas as sidewalks turned icy and slick.

New York American Meteorologicalita

John J. Locher Elected Elmcrest Golf Club President

John J. Locher Jr was elected president of the Elmcrest Golf and Country Club on a Wednesday evening. Other officers included Dr Harald O Jirsa as vice president and David G Bleakley as treasurer, with Howard B retiring from the board.

John J. Locher Elmcrest Country Club John J. Locher, Jr Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Harald O. Jirsa David G. Bleakley Howard B

New Club Directors Named as Officers Reappointed

Helscher serves as president with Ray T. Moore as vice president. New directors include C. W. Bohlander Dr Jirsa Harvey Lynch J Frank Morris Ray Spielman and Merlin Rees. Holdover directors are Helscher Moore Bey Bleakley Elderkin Swarzen truber Nelson Locher and Severn. Locher will set committees in the coming weeks.

Helscher Ray T. Moore C. W. Bohlander Dr. Jirsa Harvey &. Lynch J. Frank Morris Ray Spielman Merlin Rees Moore Roy K. Bey Bleakley David M. Elderkin Art Swarzentruber Carl Nelson Locher Charles E. Severn

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