Mrs A W Doubrasky Hosts Large Tea This Friday
Mrs A W Doubrasky hosts a tea at her home 2227 Washington Ave SE from 3 to 5 PM. Seventy five guests attended with James Critton of Madison and Mrs Robert Dostal as guests. Grace Swab and B B Hickenlooper presided at the tea table with floral centerpieces of snapdragons and lilies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W
Washington Avenue SE
James Critton
Madison
Wis
Robert J. Dostal
Frank B. Benesh
Grande Avenue SE
Doubrasky
Critton
Dostal
Miss Jessie Benson Returns From Tulsa Visit
Miss Jessie Benson daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry C Benson of 2435 Grande avenue SE returned Thursday night after two weeks in Tulsa Oklahoma as the house guest of Lindenwood college roommate Miss Jo Anne Bryan While there she stayed with Misses Peggy and Edith Vintel also Lindenwood students
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Benson
Harry C. Benson
Grande Avenue
Tulsa
Oklo
Lindenwood ‘College
Jo Anne ‘Bryan
Mrs. Dymond Returns Home From Park Ridge Visit
Mrs. J. H. Dymond departed Friday for her home in Park Ridge after spending several weeks as the guest of her daughter Mrs. James W. Bell and Mr. Bell at 2532 Country Club Parkway SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Dymond
Park Ridge
James W. Bell
Mr. Bell
Country Club Parkway SE
Metcalfs Return Home After Bat Visit
Mr and Mrs John Metcalf of Bat have left their visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Cyrus Metcalf 617 First Avenue East and are returning by motor to their home Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Metcalf
Bat
Mr. Metcalf
Cyrus Metcalf
First Avenue E
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club elects new current events leader
Members of the Cedar Rapids Women’s Club current events study group met Tuesday for a picnic at Bever Park. Miss Leota Swemn was elected current events leader for next year, taking over from Mrs. Nor Sutliff who resigned. Mrs. Ji R. Foor led the gram and conducted a question period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Y Rapids
Franklin J Smiths motor trip to Florida ends in return
Mrz and Mrs Frank J Smith of 0111 Third avenue SE returned Thursday from a twelve day motor trip to Florida with stops at Miami Beach Silver Springs and Daytona Beach
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrz
Franklin J Smith
Third
Avenue SE
Florida
Miami Beach
Silver ‘Springs
Daytona Beach
Doctor to spend weekend at Lake Okoboji
Dr S A Helebrant of 829 First avenue left Thursday to spend the weekend at Lake Okoboji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Okopow
S A. Helebrant
First ‘Avenue
Lake Okoboji
Stansbys Reel From Visit After Family Wedding
Mrs E W Stansby spent a week with sisters Mrs R S Toogood and Mrs J M Tallman and with Mrs C P Stansby in the city. Mr Stansby and his daughter Dorothy returned home earlier after attending Maurice Stansby’s son's marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Stansby
St. Paul
R. S. Toogood
J. M., Tallman
Mr. Stansby
C P. Stansby
Stansby
Dorothy
Maurice Stansby
Fourth of July at Cedar Rapids Country Club Festivities
Family gatherings mark the holiday at Cedar Rapids Country Club with firelight on July 4. Dutch treat dinner groups include mother father and siblings. A Des Moines orchestra will provide music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. after the fireworks display and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Little Sister
Des Moines
Betty Cimprich Weds John Black in Nashua Church
Betty Cimprich and John F Black united in marriage at Little Brown church Nashua with Rev William Kent officiating. The couple's reception followed at Black's Tea Room Waterloo. They will reside at 1507 JX street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Cimprich
John F Black
Little Brown
Nashua
William Kent
Charles Kubec
Mr Kubec
Black
Waterloo
Florence Stein
Mrs Stein
Michael Chocholka
Wilmer Cimprich
John E. Lapes
Frank and Dick Treka Honored at Birthday Party
Mrs Frank J. Treka entertained fourteen children at a party for her sons Frank and Dick who turn six and five this week. After games, refreshments were served at a red white and blue themed table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Treka
Forest Drive
Frank
Joan Sliss
Helen Marie Sliss
Judith Boynton
Phyllis Ann Salit
Gloria Maher
Barbara Ann Loufeck
Billy Maher
Robert Kozel
James Treka
Thomas Treka
Laartie Novak
Raymond Novals
Palm Grove No 1 Women Hold Tuesday Meeting
Palm Grove No 1 Woodmen circle met at 838 Daniels St NE with special deputy Myrtle Barnes as honored guest. Mrs Maude Roth reported on district convention. A Flag day program followed by Mesdames Roth and Reynolds. Prizes awarded to Clara Baker and Iva Fenner. Refreshments served. Next meeting a picnic at Daniels Park led by Nellie Schluntz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palm Grove
Woodmen Circle
Edna Reynolds
Daniels Street
Myrtle M. Barnes
Maude Roth
Dr Harmon Departs for Visit to Daughter in Los Angeles
Dr WR Harmon of the Montrose hotel left Friday for Los Angeles where he will spend two weeks visiting his daughter Mrs Alice Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WR. Harmon
Montrose Hotel
Los Angeles
Alice Carr
WC T U Women Hear National Field Sec at Conference
Six counties attended the regional Women's Christian Temperance Union conference at the Y W C A. Mayor Frank K Hahn welcomed delegates as Grace Leigh Scott national field secretary spoke on youth training for parenthood and morality. Local unions thanked the Y W C A for courtesies and a bus to the San Francisco national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Y.W.C
Harriett G. McCullough
Des Moines
Frank K. Hahn
McCullough
WC T.U
Anna Hennings
Nettie Sisam
Lucy Faun
A. M Sanderson
Lord Jesus
San Francisco
Bishop’s
Grace Leigh Scott
World Department of Social Morality
J M Sullivan
West Side Union
Donald Stevens
Billy Heneks
Scott
E. Winslow Brown
Grant F. Anderson
Kraliks Honored At Surprise Anniversary Party
Mr and Mrs Frank Kralik and Mr and Mrs Joseph Kralik were honored at a Sunday surprise party at the Frank Kralik home Cedar Rapids. The event marked the eleventh anniversary of Frank and the silver anniversary of Mrs Joseph Stralik with a gift presented to each couple. Attendees included numerous Cedar Rapids families and relatives from Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kralik
Joseph Kralik
Fifteenth Avenue SW
Joseph Stralik
Nestor Wolkoff
Sixteenth Avenue SW
John E. Prastka
Louis Prastka
Robert Prastka
Billie
Ludmil Prastka
Richard
Wes Kralik
Frank Melsha
Robert Hruska
Bobbie Joe
Lovell Dvorak
John Vondracek
John Shafer
Agnes
Erma Hradecky
Martha
Mary Ann Kralik
George Prastka
David Kralik
Godfrey Dvorak
Cedar Rapids
Rudolph Langr
Monticello
Anna Wightman Celebrates Fourth Birthday in SE Party
Anna Kathryn Wightman daughter of Mr and Mrs D E Wightman 601 Fourteenth Street SE was honored Thursday afternoon at a party for her fourth birthday. Children enjoyed games and refreshments with patriotic table decor. Guests included Mrs D M Smalley and Betty Lou Mrs Richard Carter and Virginia Lee Mrs Charles Michalec and Carole Sue Mrs Robert Sadilek and Robby Janet Whitmore and Anna Kathryn's grandmother Mrs Frank Gustafson of Moline Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kathryn Wightman
D. E Wightman
Fourteenth Street SE
D. M. Smalley
Betty Lou
Richard Carter
Virginia Lee
Charles Michalec
Carole Sue
Robert Sadilek
Robby
Janet Whitmore
Anna Kathryn
Frank Gustafson
Moline, Ill
Sulitanni Camp Fire Welcomes New Member at Council Meet
The Sulitanni Camp Fire group held a Thursday after noon council fire at guardian Mrs. J H Fortune's home. A picnic lunch was served and Jane Pardera was welcomed as a new member. The afternoon included making notebook covers and selecting pictures for the notebooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulitanni
J. H. Fortune
Jane Pardera
Elma Serbousek Weds Harold L Spaight in St Patrick's Church
Miss Elma Serbousek daughter of Mr and Mrs P N Serbousek 1226 Second St SW wed Harold L Spaight son of Mrs Theodore Rommel 818 Tenth Ave SW at a nuptial Mass in St Patrick's Church officiated by Rev Dr Lenihan. Velma Minor sang Ave Maria and Oh Lord It Am Not Worthy with organist Betty Burke. Bride wore navy blue chiffon with gardenia corsage. Best man Donald Spaight. Wedding breakfast at the groom's home. The couple will reside at 1939 E Ave NW after a short honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elma Serbousek
P. N. Serbouscek
Second Street
Harold L. Spaight
Theodore Rommel
Tenth Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
Lenihan
Velma Minor
Betty Burke
Leona Serbousch
Donald Spaight
Mrs Kriz Hosts Beta Phi Alpha Luncheon at Roosevelt
Mrs Louis R Kriz entertained twelve Beta Phi Alpha sorority sisters at a continental luncheon and style show at the Roosevelt hotel Thursday afternoon. Honorees included Mrs Clark Easton and her sons Richard and David who will move to Stayton Ore. Mrs Harlan Benner of Honolulu visited with her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Jack along with two recent brides and a bride elect Miss Cora Farr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis R Kriz
Fifteenth Street
Roosevelt Hotel
Clark Easton
Richard
David
Stayton
Ore
Harlan Benner
Honolulu
Robert Jack
Donald Appleby
Allan Brink
Cora Farr
Benner
Trousseau
Forrest Allen
Town City
Mrs Marley Huff Heads Speeder Auxiliary Leaders Elected
Mrs Marley Huff was elected president of the Speeder auxiliary at a Thursday meeting at the YWCA. New officers include Mrs Ed Garber vice president, Mrs Luther Crowe secretary, and Mrs Glen Droz treasurer. A picnic supper for August was planned. The retiring president Mrs Roy Decker received a group quilt top. Members and families then joined for a picnic, games, and dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Huff
Speeder
Ed Garber
Luther Crowe
Glen Droz
Roy Decker
Judith Porazil Honored On First Birthday
Mrs. Charles Porazil hosted a lawn party at 2004 J Street SW on Judith Ann Porazil’s first birthday. Guests included Judith Ann’s grandmother and aunt, extended family, and friends as games and refreshments were enjoyed in honor of the girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Porazil
J Street
Judith
Ann
Leo Koutnik
Helen Koutnik
Judith Ann
Porazil
Frank Klimes
Judy Ann
Leo Porazil
Bob and
Marvin Koffron
Connie
Frank Bates
Lillian
Norma
Janie
Edward Viasek
Rose Marie
Louis Tickal
Barbara
Letty
Katherine Porazil
Mrs Mason Honored at Miss Kuba Hostess Tea
A party honoring Mrs C W Mason was hosted by Miss Agnes Kuba at Mrs Wurster's tea room. Five hundred and bridge were played with prizes won by Miss Dorothy Alt and Miss Amanda Hagenstein. Gifts were given to Mrs Mason. Attending were Iema Hall Amanda Hagenstein Sadie Kacer Lillian Kacer Virginia Morgan Mary Stevenson Lottie Melichar Ruth Bartling Dorothy Alt Mark Hronek and Mesdames Alex Hofferber Stanley Kuba James H Smith and Frank Brejeha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Mason
Agnes Kuba
Z C B J Drill Team Entertained at 2110 J Street SW
Mrs Jerry Drahovzal and Miss Bertha Kralik hosted members of the Z C B J drill team the Pirates at the latter's home on 2110 J street SW Cards were played with prizes to Miss Zula Cacek and Miss Ben Fiescler. Others included Mesdames Ed Machacek Ernest Koseh Frank Melsha Ed R Kuba Ben Drahovazal and Misses Lillian Samek Emma Cuhel Erma Hradecky Leona Janesovsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Drahovzal
Bertha Kralik
Pivateers
J Street
Zula Cacek
Ben Fiescler
Ed Machacek
Ernest Koseh
Frank Melsha
Ed R. Kuba
Ben Drahovazal
Lillian Samek
Emma Cuhel
Erma Hradecky
Leona Janesovsky
Skinner's Amber Durum Macaroni Ad Pitch
An advertising piece touts Skinner's macaroni spaghetti and egg noodles made from amber durum wheat. It claims the product is affordable, delicious, cooks without breaking apart, and suitable for both rich and poor diners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skinner’s
Skinner's
America
Parties Honor Miss Reynolds Before Her Wedding
A series of parties to compliment Miss Bernice Reynolds before her July 9 wedding to Wayne E. Trossem of Kenosha Wisconsin is planned. Mrs Nevin Nichols will host a miscellaneous shower and bridge party Friday evening at her home with a white themed refreshment table featuring a miniature bride and groom. Guests include Mrs Willard Gibbs Mrs Evers Washburn Mrs Donald Davis Mrs Kenneth Madden Miss Marguerite Robbie Miss Hazel Cook Miss Rachel Hatch and Miss Lucile Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eginning
Bernice Reynolds
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Wayne E. Trossem
Kenosha
Wis
Nevin Nichols
Third Avenue SE
Willard Gibbs
Evers Washburn
Donald Davis
Kenneth Madden
Marguerite Robbie
Hazel Cook
Rachel Hatch
Lucile Reynolds
Pledge Ritual Is Given Fifty At Beta Sigma Phi Dinner
Fifty pledges and guests attended a Beta Sigma Phi Beta Iota chapter ceremony in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Dan G Norvell directed with assistants Miss Vera Fifield and Mrs E C Torgerson. New officers were installed including Frances O'Meara as president and Dor othy Lockridge as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Sigma Phi
International Business Sorority
Beta Iota
Cedar Rapids
Dan G Norvell
FE. C. Torgerson
Vera Fifield
Lambda
Sigma
Thora Herr
Lois Reece
Frances O'Meara
Dorothy Lockridge
Vinetta Tiffany
Mary Gibson
Maxine Bendorf
Billa Cheney
Alberta Miller
Nelle Erwin
Montrose Hotel
Guesis
Norvell
Crystal Room
Lester Gardner
George Newland
Sigma Chapter
Frank C. Kellogg
F W. Damour
Pierre Tracy
Lambda Chapter
Mrs Irene Snyder and Nina Marsh Visit Norma Jean
Miss Irene Snyder and Mrs. Nina Marsh of Chicago visit Norma Jean at her grandmother Mrs. E. Anton 520 Eighth street SE. Mrs. Marsh will then travel to Little Blue Lake Michigan to visit her son Charles at a summer military camp. In September Charles returns to Lawrence Hall Academy in Chicago. Norma Jean will accompany Mrs. Marsh to Chicago for the weekend before the Michigan trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Snyder
Nina Marsh
Chicago
Proskovecs Visit Here From Santa Fe
Mr and Mrs E C Proskovec of Santa Fe New Mexico and their daughter Janice Lee are visiting friends and relatives in the city for two weeks before returning to Santa Fe where Mr Proskovec works for the Rydal press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Proskovec
Santa Fe
N. M
Janice Lee
Mr. Proskovec
Rydal Press
Clarks Return From Midwest Motor Trip
Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Clark of 914 A avenue NW have returned from a motor tour through the Bad Lands and Black Hills visiting Ellsworth Betle Fourche Hot Springs and Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Clark
A Avenue NW
Bad Lands
Black Hills
Ellsworth
Minn
Betle Fourche
Hot Springs
S. D
Sioux City
Mary Hinkin Leaves for Lincoln Trip
Mary Wilma Hinkin of 1732 C Avenue NE left Thursday to spend two weeks in Lincoln Nebraska visiting relatives and sightseeing as she travels for a brief vacation opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wilma Hinkin
C Avenue NE
Lincoln
Rogers Family Returns From Canada Fishing Trip
Mr. and Mrs. J. Boyd Rogers and their children James Joyce and Richard live on 12311 B avenue NE and have returned after a ten day fishing trip at Clearwater lake Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Boyd Rogers
B Avenue NE
James
Joyce
Richard
Clearwater Lake
Canada
Mrs Fielding Hosts Peppy Pal Bridge Club Picnic
Mrs James Fielding at 2739 First Avenue E entertained Peppy Pal bridge club members at a picnic luncheon. Prizes went to Miss Zula Cacek and Mrs John R Zenisek. Other players named include Don Novotny Charles Cronin Ed Kuba Ed Bartosh and Hubert Wamser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fielding
First Avenue E
Peppy Pal Bridge Club
Zula Cacek
John R. Zenisek
Don Novotny
Charles Cronin
Ed Kuba
Ed Bartosh
Hubert Wamser
Bethany Lutheran Church Dedicated and Opens for Public Inspection
The Bethany Lutheran Church at 2044 First Avenue E was dedicated last Sunday and will hold the first regular service at 9 30 am next Sunday conducted by Reverend Mark Steege. The white exterior with dark green shutters features a simple Early American design. The interior uses texture plaster with buff sidewalls and ivory ceiling, all woodwork enameled white. The congregation, six years old, has 120 baptized members, 74 communicants, and 19 voting members. the building measures 26 feet six inches by 50 feet with sanctuary nave narthex and vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran Church
Mark Steege
First Avenue E
Harry Hunter
J. Trestnar
Steege
Rabbi Lehmansky to Speak at Beth Jacob in Cedar Rapids
Rabbi Tisaae A. Lehmansky of New York City, formerly in charge of a Cedar Rapids synagogue, will speak at Beth Jacob Saturday and Sunday. He will address Jewish women at 6 pm Saturday and 7 pm Sunday, delivering a message from the Jewish Congress and discussing world conditions affecting Jews. He authored numerous pamphlets and in The Pathfinder links history to the upheaval of modern times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tisaae A. Lehmansky
New York City
Cedar Rapids
Beth Jacob
Rabbi Lehmansky
Jewish Congress
Boy catches carp as it sails past while fishing
In Wilmette harbor near a suction sandboat the unknown Evanston resident Jonathan Harrison plucked a carp from the air as a dredge tugged a 200 foot pipe. The astonished fisherman grabbed the flying fish with his hands during the unusual catch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Jonathan Harrison
Evanston Negro
Harrison
Wilmette Harbor
Misbranded Bottle Leads To Indictment
A federal grand jury indicted Dr. Samuel Evans Massengill of Kansas City and Bristol on shipping a misbranded sulfanilamide bottle from Kansas City to Tulsa. The bottle bore a non poisonous label but contained a poisonous solvent, per the indictment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Samuel Evans Massengill
Bristol, Tenn
S. E. Massengill Company
Tulsa
Three Wickham sisters feud over Ken Raleigh at senior week
Marcaret Wickham, the prettiest, sets men after her while her sisters Natalie and Barbara vie for attention. When Margaret confesses engagement to Ken Raleigh, the family weighs money and social status as aunts and fathers urge prudence and questions of certainty before marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickham
Mar
Hard
Natalie
Barbara
Marcaret
Kenneth Raleizh
Sue Decker
Kenneth
Babs
Sue
Ken
Margaret
Bet
Maggie
Aunt Bet
Maison Claire
Paris
Alex
Alex Wickham
Daddy
Ken Raleigh
Ian
Raleigh
Jed
Surrey
India
Eric Blore Reconciled With Wife In Hollywood
Hollywood gossip notes that screen comedian Eric Blore and his wife Clara Mackin Blore have reconciled. They planned to go to court over separate maintenance and a cross-complaint but announced the reconciliation when their case was to be called on Judge Ruben Schmidt’s calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
INS
Eric Blore
Clara Mackin Blore
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. W. Doubrasky
MISS_BENSON
John Metcalfs
Woman's Club
Pranklin Smiths
AETER
John Black
Frank and
Dick Trcka
DR. Harmon
Notts
Ww.c.t.u
National Field
Sec
Frank Kraliks
Joseph Kraliks
Anna Wightman
Sulitanni Camp
Mrs. Marley Huff
Judith Porazil
Mrs. Mason
C. B.J
Nie
Teles
Miss Reynolds
Proskovecs
A. F. Clarks
Mary Hinkin
al Lotot Sa & CO Fur Storage
Wii
Ray
By Hazel Livingston
Chapter
J. Risk
Shoe Store
E Avenue NW
Krebs Dutch
1St Ave
Second Avenue
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