Cedar Rapids O E S installs officers in Cedar Chapter ceremony
About 500 attendees witnessed the Cedar Chapter O E S installation ceremony at the Masonic hall following a dinner attended by Eastern Star and Masonic members from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. A floral star point ceremony marked the event with Paxton escorted to her station as a large V formed in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McHubert Paxton
Masoni Hall
Eastern Star
Masonic
Cedar Rapids
Oliver Stucker
Howard Roberts
Mason
Marshal
Bea Robinson
M. v. Shover
Adah
Ed Rudin
Ruth
Elizabeth Watson
Ther
C. M. Groth
Martha
H. H. Wage
Electa
Victor Holec
Louis Cullman
Sentinel
Edna C. Duncan
M. H. Corbyn
Rachel Bishop
Miskimen
David Mitchell
Ed Monilaw
Charles Bode
Vernon White
Tad Tor Turner
Charles Oach
Memoyo Paxton
Don
Wedding Anniversary Honors Stir Cedar Rapids Social Scene
Midweek honors for Mr. and Mrs. Glenn B. McDonald at Cedar Rapids Country Club extend to a card evening at Mrs. Studer’s home. Invitations list Bourke B. Hickenlooper and others. Norma White inspires two events for her Feb. 7 wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Glenn B. McDonald
Twenty-fourth Street
Itive
Cedar Rapids Country Club
J. J. Studer
Vernon Drive
Studer
M. J. Donnelly
H. C. Burieson
Mrs Baldwin's Pupils To Appear In Piano Recital
Norma Jean Johnson Tommy Tucker Jacky Massey Carol Bodreaux Rita Vesely and Frances Kacerovsky perform at Mrs Baldwin's piano recital at 820 Seventeenth Street SE with pupil list of six named students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventeenth Street SE
Norma Jean Johnson
Tommy Tucker
Jacky Massey
Carol Boudreaux
Rita Vesely
Frances Kacerovsky
American Home Group Luncheon Meeting Noted in Cedar Rapids
Forty four members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club American home department gathered Tuesday at the club house for a luncheon. Hostesses were Ida Elliott chairwoman Ernestine DeFever and Clarence Smith. Mrs W R Armstrong spoke on Radio in Relation to the Home. A skit showing family radio programs was presented with Armstrong Michal Musker Hecker Nassif Talbott Guyott Griffin Shepherd participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
Cedar Rapids
Two Girls Honored At Breakfast Party
A breakfast courtesy Sunday at Mary Ann's Eat shop honored Miss Mary Elgas bride elect of Dietz Newland and Mrs. George Harapot former Miss Betty Like a recent bride. Hostesses were Witwer Grocer company girls including Misses Mary Louise Kiffe Rita Mae Pisarik Helen Biskup Mary Griffin Ethel Back Ruth Burke Mary Jandl Adeline Jandi and Mesdames B Height V Merveaux H Se cor E Dunn G Proschavec and Sue Witwer Luberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann's Eat Shop
Mary Elgas
Dietz Newland
George Harapot
Betty Like
Witwer Grocer Company
Mary Louise Kiffe
Rita Mae Pisarik
Helen Biskup
Mary Griffin
Ethel Back
Ruth Burke
Mary Jandl
Adeline Jandi
B. Height
V. Merveaux
H. Secor
E. Dunn
G. Proschavec and
Sue Witwer Luberger
Mrs Guerin Hosts Guests At Monday Event
Mrs Guerin 2407 First Avenue hosts a small gathering Monday with guests Rowland and Mrs A L Stouffer among attendees in attendance and the event noted in local social news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nk Guerin
First Avenue
Chese Leno
A Rowland
A. L. Stouffer
Miss Magnusson Fetel to Entertain at Dinner Party
Mrs Joseph McCormick formerly Loycene Crowley will host a dinner party and towel shower Wednesday evening at Fleming's tea room. Mrs McCormick was married January 17 in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Club Luncheon Honors Mrs Threlkeld in Davenport Move
Mrs Russell Merrifield of 350 Eleventh Street SW entertained the Dot and Dash bridge club before Mrs Threlkeld leaves for Davenport. The group presented a gift. Bridge prizes went to Mrs Threlkeld and Grace Benson. Next meeting set for February 4 at 1004 Second Avenue SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Merrifield
Eleventh Street
Dot and Dash
Davenport
Threlkeld
Grace Benson
Karl Russell and Patricia Patterson Wed in Delaware
Miss Patricia Patterson daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Patterson of Burnside Illinois wed Private Karl Russell son of Mr and Mrs W W Smith of 1509 Sixth Street NW in Wilmington Delaware January 19 at St Anthony's Church. The ceremony was by Rev Father Conlin with Mr and Mrs A Malloy as attendants. The couple had a wedding breakfast at the Darling hotel and a reception at the Swank club following the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Patterson
J. L. Patterson
Burnside, Il
Karl Russell
W. W. Smith
Sixth Street
Wilmington
Del
Father Conlin
St. Anthony’s Church
A. Malloy
Cedar Rapids
Russell
Columbia College
Loras College
Dubuque
Colonial Baking Company
Darling Hotel
Swank Club
Credit Women Install Officers At Meeting
Miss Josephine Hexdall was installed as president of the Credit Women’s Breakfast Club in a ceremony at the Montrose hotel French room with a patriotic motif. Inez Fisher inducted Hexdall. Lorena Fluegel and Pearle Hinkley installed Leola Jack as vice president, Vivian Shakespeare as secretary, and Vernie Van Fossen as treasurer. Ida Boetteler welcomed members. Hinkley read the creed. 1942 committees named include McAchran membership and Wright program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Hexdall
Credit Women's Breakfast Club
Montrose
Inez Fisher
Miss Hexdall
Lorena Fluegel
Pearle Hinkley
Leola Jack
Vivian Shakespeare
Vernie van Fossen
Ida Boetteler
Frederick Fluegel
Ways
Blanch Kubik
Nina Bunger
Chadimas Surprised By Housewarming Festivities
A group of friends hosted a house warming for Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Chadima at 224 Twelfth street NW Tuesday evening. Pinochle prizes were awarded to George Chaloupka Otto Strong Mrs. Edwin Trachta Mrs. Leonard Holets and George Svec, with the last receiving a traveling prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Chadima
Twelfth Street NW
George Chal- Gcupka
Otto Strong
Edwin Trachta
Leonard Holets
George Svec
Leo Trachta
George Chaloupka
Otto Sirowy
Grover Ard
Leonard J. Holets
Beta Sigma Phi Chapter Meeting Notes at Montrose
Beta Iota chapter met Monday evening in the Montrose hotel for a business session and an educational program led by Miss Nelle Erwin. A round table discussion on drama was held and plans were made for a Valentine party.
Earl Rothe Weds Sac City Woman in Maryville
Earl Rothe married a Sacramento City area woman in Maryville Missouri on October 4. Rothe is a field man for the Oelwein Chemical Company in Missouri. The couple reside at 1002 Washington Street in Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rothe
Sac City
Maryville
Rothe
Missouri
Oelwein Chemical Company
Louise Leibert Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon
Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. L. G. Swaney. Mrs. R. M. Chapmen presided at the business meeting and Sum tie Ghatiee Gantaster organized a sewing for the Red Cross at Mrs. Young’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Leibert
King’s Daughters
L. G. Swaney
Avenue
R. M. Chapmen
Young
Ches Gen
Mrs. Doyle Hosts Birthday Club Gathering
Mrs. J. Clyde Doyle hosted a Birthday Club afternoon in northwest with fifteen members and guests. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Roy Keefe and Mrs. Ralph Wilkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Clyde Doyle
Birthday Club
Gms Ring Rand
Roy Keefe
Ralph Wilkinson
Hood and Lankow wed in family ceremony
Miss Carolyn S. Hood and Jack R. Lankow married at the Hood residence Sunday at 4 pm. The Rev. Thomas C. Collister officiated. The couple, Roosevelt High graduates, will reside at 1416 Third Street NW. Hood’s frock was powder blue with a roses and baby’s breath corsage. A buffet reception followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn S. Hood
Olin F. Hood
Third Street
Jack R. Lankow
J. A. Rohrer
Ellis Boulevard
Hood
Thomas C. Collister
St. James’ Methodist Church
Lankow
Roosevelt High School
LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company
Lundquists To Welcome Des Moines Guests Weekend
Mr and Mrs Edwin W Lundquist of 1701 C avenue NW will host weekend guests Dr and Mrs Eric Pffifer from Des Moines arriving Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lundquists
Des Moines
Edwin W. Lundquist
C Avenue NW
Eric Pffifer
John Knox Leaves for Cashmere Home
John Knox of Cashmere Washington returning home after a two month visit with his sister Mrs A G Burrows at 517 B avenue NW and other relatives in Iowa. On the way he will stop to visit grandsons John R Valaas at Camp Callan San Diego and Teddy Valaas in Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knox
Cashmere
Wash
A. G. Burrows
Iowa
John R. Valaas
Camp Callan
San Diego
Calif
Teddy Valaas
Seattle
Harmony Circle Hostess Leads Dessert Luncheon
Mrs I B McGladrey hosted a Harmony Circle dessert luncheon at 318 Nassau street SE. Mrs A W Daniels led the business meeting as members sewed for the Red Cross. next gathering set for Feb 10 in Red Cross rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. B. McGladrey
Nassau Street SE
Harmony Circle of the King’s Daughters
A. W. Daniels
Red Cross
P T A Meetings at Local Schools This Week
The Harrison P T A study group meets Friday at 1 30 p m at the school with Mrs J K Bailey leading. The Wilson P T A study group meets Thursday at 1 30 p m in room 5 with Mrs O H Lundquist leading a discussion, Who Is to Blame based on December Parent Teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison P.T.A
Red Cross
J. K. Bailey
Wilson P. T. A
O. H. Lundquist
Double Feature At Unnamed Bureau Meeting
A double feature program will be given by the unnamed bureau at the Chamber of Commerce building Thursday at 9 15 p m Bob Moody will show pictures taken in Mexico Yucatan Other features will be announced at meeting time A regular executive board meeting follows at 5 p m in the secretary s office
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Bob Moody
Mexico
Yucatan
Birthday party hosted by Mrs. Harry Kee
Mrs. Harry Kee entertained Sunday for a birthday with guests including Mrs. J Flitsch Clyde Simon sen Wanda Ann and Weaver Simon sen Miss Blanche Norris Mrs. Harland Jones and Junior Kee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnett
Harry Kee
Suday
J. Flitsch
Clyde Simonsen
Wanda Ann
Weaver Simonsen
Blanche Norris
Harland Jones
Junior Kee
Local Civil Defense Heads to Interpret Rules
County civilian defense chairmen must interpret regulations locally until the state offers guidance. E. E. Lowe reports on a Des Moines meeting where officials note shared uncertainty and plan to ration automobiles and tires. First aid classrooms are being set up in several Cedar Rapids schools under Red Cross Civilian Defense. Marine enlistments announced including Gad L. James from Lowe City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Lowe
Linn County
Des Moines
Lowe
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Deamer
Fillmore
Buchanan
van Buren
Garfield
Polk
Red Cross
49 Navy Enlistees In C. R. Area Await Active Duty
Chief C A Pierce of the Cedar Rapids navy recruiting office announced that 49 men in the Cedar Rapids area are on the navy G list and on leave awaiting orders to report for active duty. Enlistees are being returned home on leave until Great Lakes naval training station can accommodate them. Morris E Watkins Route 3 Kenneth L Stout Iowa Falls Marion W Donley Jesse J Quackenbush Garrison John E Frayman 1703 Oakland
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Pierce
Cedar Rapids
Navy
Great Lakes Neaval
Morris E. Watkins
Route 3
Kenneth L. Stout
Iowa Falls
Marion W. Donley
Jessie J. Quackenbush
Garrison
John E. Frayman
Oakland
War era demands curb on frivolous stunts in media
The piece urges restraint as America enters war, criticizing publicity stunts like sandbagging a nightclub to win ink. It notes society shifts away from frivolous fashion notices and mentions best dressed nominations amid wartime seriousness.
Guilty Plea Over Draft Evasion In Garrison Man Case
In Council Bluffs AP report Roy Morrison of Ottumwa faces a guilty plea for draft evasion. Clark a Quaker opposed to armed service but willing to work in another duty line, may confer with state selective service officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrison
Council Bluffs
Royrrison
Ottumwa
Clark
Winslow Sells Linden Drive Home to Ben S Handler
Mrs Winslow sells the colonial residence at 2171 Linden Drive SE to Ben S Handler of Handler Motor Co. The deal closes through George P Witwer and Co and hands possession on April 1. Handler plans remodeling before moving in with his mother Mrs Pearl Handler and his son James aged 8 from Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Winslow
Linden
Ben S. Handler
The
Handler Motor Company
Linden Drive
Edward F. Winslow
George P. Witwer
Positive Attitude Drives Success Says Underwriters Leader
John H. Jamieson of North Western Mutual Life told Cedar Rapids Life Underwriters at the Montrose hotel luncheon that success follows from good work habits and a positive self talk. He urged members to maintain a constructive mindset to shape outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Jamieson
North Western Mutual Life Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids Association of Life Underwriters
Montrose Hotel
Wedness
Gnome
Scout Court Of Honor To Be Held Thursday
A Boy Scout court of honor is scheduled for Thursday at the local troop meeting place. Scouting leaders invite families and neighbors to attend as scouts receive merit badges and awards for service and achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scout
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Will School
Dividend Screen Directors Reelected at Inter Ocean Co
The Inter-Ocean Co board declared a 10 percent dividend and reelected directors Jones of Willisesshore Blaise Nelson Killian Moon and Maci. Stockholders received the financial statements showing admitted assets of 5 637 09.72 and liabilities totaling 3 825 332 30. Capital is 500 000 with a surplus of 1 312 177 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean Re- Jones
Willisesshore
How- Blaise
D. L Nelson
Richard E. Killian
S. Moon
Donald R. Maci
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Drabelle Key Witness At Iowa Power Dam Hearing
Davenport AP report on the federal power commission hearing over the First Iowa Hydro Electric cooperative dam project near Moscow. John Drabelle of Cedar Rapids testified on plant capacity while others discussed economic feasibility and a cost estimate of about 14.6 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Federal Power Commission
Iowa
John Drabelle
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Keota Woman Dies in Sarasota Florida
Mrs. J. W. Stewert, 84, of Keota died suddenly in a Sarasota hotel while visiting her nephew W. F. Stoutner and his wife. Funeral arrangements to be announced, with burial in Keota. Survived by six children W. P. Stewart, Howard Stewart, A. D. Stewart, Mrs. R. B. Allender, a brother W. A. Stoutner, and sister Mrs. Nettie Statler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
W. Stewart
Sarasota
Fila
W. F. Stoctner
Stewart
Ohio
Legion Iliary
P.E.O
Howard
A. D. Em
R. B. Allender
Boone
W. A. Stoutner
Nettie Statler
Second Naturalization Papers Filed in Chicago Office
Second papers for naturalization are filed at the clerk of the federal court in the federal building by J. E. Goldstein and Stephen A. Durisch of the immigration and naturalization office in Chicago. If accepted, citizenship applicants will be called for examination as examiners end their stay here at close of business Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Court
Federal Building
J. E. Goldstein
Stephen A. Durisch
Immigration and Naturalization Office
Chicago
Cost of living up 7.5 percent in October 1941
The nationwide cost of living rose 7.5 per cent from October 1940 to October 1941, reflecting broader economic pressure. The data indicate sustained inflation across households and goods, with notable impact on daily expenses during the wartime period.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cedar Chapter, O.E.S
Killian Photo
MES
Hubert Paxton
Harry K. Burmeister
McDonalds
L. W. van Nostrand, Jr
Norma White
William O. Claassen
Clarence W. Beatty
Alex Hallgren
Charles W. Karban, Jr
Barbara Beatty
Theodore D. White
Ralph H. Clements
Harry E. Loyd
H. C. Burleson
Earl F. Heinze
John McGuire
W. G. Koehn
W. G. Kenecny
Ed F. Frana
Sara Lee Hesbacher
Seventeenth Street
Miss White
Mrs. Guerin
Miss Magnusson Fetel
Joseph McCormick
John Threlkeld
Arridt
Tey
Jer Todey
Amy Store
Aigo
Delaware
Chadimas
Beta Sigma Phi
Okactita Camp
Mrs. Doyle
Carolyn Hood
Jack Lankow
Harmony Circle
P.T.A. Meetings
Loewe
C. R
Gaartte
America
Fats
Aaa
Inter-Ocean Co
Drabelie
J. W. Stewert of
Florida
Housewives
College Pharmacy
Coe Ai 13Th Street
Higley Ridg
Louis C. Kaiser
O. D
May's Drug Balcony
Hi-Lex
National Defense
Union Bus Depot
Second Street SE
Camel
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