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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1940

Page

2

Jackson-Nickless Bridal Party Named

Initiations were issued for the wedding of Elizabeth Jackson and Lester Nickless of Crossett Ark. to be held July 20 at Westminster Presbyterian church in Cedar Rapids. The bridal party includes Doris Jackson as maid of honor, bridesmaids Margaret Nickless Phoebe Jane Nemecek, Mrs Robert S Wray, Mrs Thomas C Jackson and George Hallenbeck as best man with ushers Milford Delzell Ernest Heuck Thomas C Jackson and Kenneth Ottsen. A linen shower will be hosted by Mrs Kenneth Ottsen with pink and white roses and cards.

Walter L. Jackson Fourth Avenue SE Elizabeth Jackson Lester Nickless Crossett, Ark Alfred S Nickless Davenport Westminster Presbyterian Church Miss Jackson Nickless Doris Jackson Margaret Nickless Phoebe Jane Nemecek Cedar Rapids Robert S. Wray Des Moines Thomas C Jackson Fairfield George Hallenbeck Milford Delzell Springfield Ernest Heuck Thomas C. Jackson Kenneth Ottsen C Avenue NE William P. Whipple Kenneth Madden

Cedar Rapids Family Returns From East Visit

Mr and Mrs Rockey Newton and their daughter Joan return home after a month in the east. They are joined by Mrs J W Hatch of New York City who will visit Cedar Rapids. The Newtons visited Asheville and Virginia Beach where they spent time with Mrs Newton's relatives. Frances Blaul of 345 Woodland Drive SE plans a short trip to Minneapolis as house guest of Miss Bunny Andrews before returning to Cedar Rapids.

Rockey T Newton Ridgewood Terrace Joan Newton J. W. Hatch New York City Cedar Rapids Asheville N. C Newtons R. T. Newton Virginia Beach Grace Wickland New York Frances Blaul Woodland Drive Minneapolis Bunny Andrews

Jean Lichty and John Shields wed in Waterloo home

Miss Jean Lichty and John H Shields were married at the Lichty home in Waterloo hosted by the bride’s parents Burr G Lichty and wife. Guests included Mr and Mrs George L Schoon and Mr and Mrs Stewart Holmes from local addresses. Shields is son of Mr and Mrs George K Shields of Grand Rapids Michigan.

George L. Schoonover Grande Avenue Stewart Holmes Forest Drive Waterloo Jean Lichty John H. Shields Burr G. Lichty Mr. Shields George K. Shields Grand Rapids Mich

Ames Women Travel After Weekend Visit in Ames

Mrs. John Powers of Ames and Mrs. Thomas Crocker of Santa Ana Calif left Tuesday morning for Ames after visiting Mrs William M. Deacon at 529 Knollwood Drive SE over the weekend.

John Powers Ames Thomas Crocker Santa Ana Calif William M. Deacon Knollwood Drive

Gazette notices deadline for Sunday women section

The Gazette requests early receipt of news for the Sunday women section. Deadline for club lodge and church notices is Friday at 4 p.m. prior to publication. notices must arrive in writing at The Gazette office.

the Gazette Gazette

Judy Boynton Hosts Seventh Birthday Party

Judy Boynton daughter of Mr and Mrs Douglas F Boynton 524 Knollwood Drive SE entertained friends on her seventh birthday Monday. Guests included Marie Louise Marshall Marcia Jenkins Connie McClary Jane Blake Frances Neff Sandra Torstenson Sandra Studer Diane Skinner David Adhe John Marshall and Denny Bell.

Judy Boynton Douglas F. Boynton Knollwood Drive Boynton Residence Judy Marie Louise Marshall Marcia Jenkins Connie McClary Jane Blake Frances Neff Beaman Sandra Torstenson Sandra Studer Diane Skinner David Adhe John Marshall Denny Bell

Cedar Rapids Country Club Women Invite Blind Bogey Tournament

All women golfers at Cedar Rapids Country Club are invited to participate in a blind bogey tournament on Wednesday starting at 9 30 a.m. The event invites members to compete in a fun format with mixed skill levels and promises a friendly club atmosphere.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Carrs Host Warren H Carr From Westfield

Mr and Mrs W H Carr of 1722 Seventh avenue SE entertain their son Warren H Carr visiting from Westfield New Jersey. He plans to return to the cast next Saturday.

W. H. Carr Seventh Avenue SE Warren H Carr Westfield N. J

Rohrbach Monroe Couple Return From West Coast Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs W P Rohrbach and Mr and Mrs Robert A Monroe completed a three week motor journey to Riverside Los Angeles and San Francisco. In Riverside they visited the Rohrbach daughter Mrs John R Maney and Lieut Maney who plan a move to Denver after his transfer.

W. P. Rohrbach Fifth Avenue SE Robert A Monroe Park Avenue SE West Coast Riverside Calif Rohrbach John R. Maney Lieut Maney Los Angeles San Francisco Denver Lieut. Maney

Mrs Minnie Larson to Visit Relatives in Wisconsin

Mrs Minnie D Larson of 1820 Higley avenue SE and her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Fred R Carter of 1356 avenue NE will depart early Thursday for Antigo and Tomahawk Wisconsin for a ten day visit with relatives and friends. In Tomahawk they will stay with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Charles Teal at their summer home on Lake Tomahawk.

Minnie D. Larson Higley Avenue Fred R. Carter Avenue NE Antigo Tomahawk Wis Charles Teal Lake Tomahawk

Cedar Falls sisters host bridge tea at Woite home

As a courtesy to her sister, Miss Betty Severin of Cedar Falls, Mrs Harold Woite entertained twelve at a bridge tea at her home Tuesday afternoon. Spring flowers decorated the room and Mrs Rudolph Nelson presided at the tea service. Miss Severin will remain over the holiday.

Betty Severin Cedar Falls Harold Woite Avenue NE Rudolph Nelson Miss Severin

Dr and Mrs Anderson to begin practice in Stevens Point

Dr and Mrs George H Anderson and daughter Susan left Sunday for Stevens Point Wisconsin where Dr Anderson will join Dr AG Dunn as an eye ear nose and throat specialist The doctor recently completed a post graduate course in St Louis and is the son of Mrs Katheryn Anderson of 843 Third Avenue SE

George H. Anderson Susan Stevens Point Wis Anderson AG. Dunn Katheryn Anderson Third Avenue SE St Louis

Millers and Frinks Return From West Trip

Mr and Mrs Chris J Miller of 1217 A avenue NW and Mr and Mrs Rollin Frink of 2552 Country Club parkway SE returned Sunday after a two week motor trip through the west They attended the world fair in San Francisco and traveled along the coast to Carmel and other points of interest in southern California They came home by way of Boulder Dam and Zion National Park.

Chris J. Miller A Avenue NW Rollin Frink Country Club Parkway San Francisco Carmel California Boulder Dam Zion National Park

Pasadena Man Vacationing in Cedar Rapids

Robert Pfeiffer of Pasadena California is spending his vacation with friends and relatives in Cedar Rapids.

Robert Pfeiffer Pasadena Calif Cedar Rapids

Ronald Moore Honored On His Fifth Birthday

A Fourth of July party celebrated Ronald Moore's fifth birthday at 25 Blake Terrace SE, hosted by Mr and Mrs Raymond T Moore. Miniature flags served as favors, with games in the morning and a noon luncheon. Guests included Patricia Pfaff Susan Whitlock Billy Waite Judson Kinch Jack Randall Penelope Jones and Corky Lupton.

Ronald Moore Raymond T Moore Blake Terrace SE Moore Ronald Patricia Pfaff Susan Whitlock Billy Waite Judson Kinch Jack Randall Penelope Jones Corky Lupton

Beardsley Honored At Luncheon By Kappa Kappa Gamma

Local Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae hosted a picnic luncheon at the Hedges cottage in honor of Miss Martha Beardsley. The groom elect, Elliott A. Cobb of Sioux City, and Miss Beardsley were surprised with kitchen gadget gifts. Twenty three Kappas attended, including JoAnn Hanzlik, Ann Winslow, and new member Della May Nash. Miss Beardsley and Cobb plan a late summer wedding.

Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Martha Beardsley Elliott A. Cobb Sioux City Beardsley Horace G. Hedges Vivien Buser Hedges Mr. Cobb JoAnn Hanzlik Ann Winslow Della May Nash

Mrs. W. E. Clow Jr to Visit in Dows Home

Mrs. William E. Clow Jr of Lake Forest Illinois will arrive Wednesday afternoon to spend the holiday and weekend as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland C. Dows at Twenty seventh street drive southeast.

William E. Clow, Jr Lake Forest, Il Sutherland C. Dows Twenty -Seventh - Street Drive

Marjorie Albaugh to Wed Claire G Booth July 29

Engagement and forthcoming marriage announced after a Sunday supper at the Albaugh home. The couple, Miss Marjorie Albaugh of Mount Vernon and Claire G Booth of Cedar Rapids, revealed the date July 29 with a corsage hint. The ceremony is planned at the Second Christian Church in Cedar Rapids with families from Cedar Rapids Marion Alburnett Mount Vernon present.

Marjorie Albaugh Emmett Albaugh Mount Vernon Claire G. Booth R. B. Booth Cedar Rapids Albaugh Dwight Hawk Donald Wayne Esther Booth George Atwater Max Albaugh Sophia Boxwell Marion Clarence Flitch Marilyn Donna Alburnett Milford Hartung Merle Paul Albaugh Second Christian Church

Miss Margaret Borst Fetes Before Her July 3 Wedding

In honor of her forthcoming marriage to Howard P. Tremain on July 3, Miss Margaret Borst was toasted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Bessie Livingood of 1209 Sixteenth Avenue SW. Guests included Mesdames C. E. Tremain, Charles L. Rose, and H. A. Livingood, with Fern and Marilyn Schneider, Georgia Merrifield, Mary Tremain, Mary Foley, and Dorothy, Jean and Betty Ann Borst in attendance.

Howard P. Tremain Margaret Borst Bessie Livingood Sixteenth Avenue SW C. E. Tremain Charles L. Rose H. A. Livingood Fern Marilyn Schneider Georgia Merrifield Mary Tremain Mary Foley Dorothy Jean Betty Ann Borst

Kolar-Chenak Nuptials Revealed

The marriage of Miss Irene Mary Kolar to Charles A. Chehak was performed in Kahoka Missouri on Saturday. Attending the couple were Mr. and Mrs. John Fields. The bride is the daughter of Lola Kolar and the bridegroom is the son of Anton J. Chehak of Ely.

Irene Mary Kolar Charles A. Chehak Kahoka John Fields Lola Kolar Sixth Street Anton J. Chehak Ely

Charles Nruskas Welcome Holiday Guests

Mr and Mrs Charles Hruska at 512 Memorial Drive SE host Mrs Hruska s sisters Mrs A C Erickson and Mr Erickson of Eau Claire Wis and Mrs Charles Ressler and Mr Ressler of Mason City along with Mrs Hruska s cousin Mrs Emma Osterman of South Gate Calif The visitors arrived Sunday and will stay through the holiday.

Charles Hruska Memorial Drive

Beverly Morgan Weds Earle A. Smith at Immaculate Conception

Beverly Marie Morgan daughter of Mrs Emma Heinbaugh Cedar Rapids and Earle Allen Smith son of Mrs Margaret Smith 843 Fifth Avenue SE were united in marriage by Rt Rev Msgr John M Molloy at Immaculate Conception church Saturday at 7 am The ceremony featured music by Jack Redmond Rose Williams and Mary Healy Snapdragons decorated the altar The bride wore mousseline desoie blue with white ruffling and dusty rose velvet trim Her bouquet included Johanna Hill roses and gladiolus buds The bridesmaid Beatrice Ament wore pink chiffon and carried red roses and blue delphinium Frederick G Machen served as best man The couple will reside at 1409 Second Avenue SE The bride and groom both graduated in 1930 from Washington High School and are employed locally The reception was at Mrs Elmer Smiths home 916 Sixteenth Avenue SW.

Immaculate Conception Church Beverly Marie Morgan Emma Heinbaugh Cedar Rapids Earle Allen Smith Margaret Smith Fifth Avenue SE John M. Molloy Jack Redmond Rose Williams Mary Healy Mousseline Desoie Johanna Hill Beatrice Ament Frederick G. Machen Mr Smith Elmer Smith Sixteenth Avenue SW EE. A. Smith Elmer J. Smith Dorothy Smith Fred Machen Smith Second Avenue SE Washington High School Dempsey Cleaners Mr. Smith Washington High Hamilton Seed and Coal Company

Mrs Allen Stamy Hosts Surprise 14th Birthday Party

Mrs Allen Stamy of 1500 Second Avenue SE hosted a surprise party Monday for her daughter Mary Ellen turning fourteen. Dinner was on the porch at the Mary Ann tea room, followed by games at the Stamy home with guests including Misses Joan Kadlee Betsy Jean Anderson Betty Louise Link Donna Kuch and Olga Naxera.

Allen Stamy Second Avenue SE Mary Ellen Mary Ann Stamy Miss Stamy Joan Kadlee Betsy Jean Anderson Betty Louise Link Donna Kuch Olga Naxera

Willkie plans bold crossroads trailer campaign across nation

Paul Mallon notes Wendell Willkie’s idea to tour the country in a condensed auto trailer campaign, hitting crossroads firsthand. The plan aims to reach voters outside major cities, following Huey Long’s grassroots tactic, reducing costs on trains and hotels, while radio and TV lag in effectiveness. Charles McNary is highlighted as a strong, experienced vice presidential pick from Oregon with congressional savvy suited for White House duties.

Wendell Willkie Middlewest East Huey Long Louisiana Arkansas Willkie Philadelphia Indiana Atlanta The Charles McNary McNary Jack Garner Congress Senate Oregon White House

Virginia Davis Weds Arthur Zimmerman in Iowa City

Virginia Davis of Cedar Rapids daughter of Dr and Mrs D D Davis Washington Ia became the bride of Arthur W Zimmerman of Cedar Rapids son of Mrs Sophie Biggs Marengo Tuesday morning in the Iowa City Presbyterian manse. After a two weeks trip to the Ozarks Mr and Mrs Zimmerman will be at home at 1438 Fifth avenue SE in Cedar Rapids.

Virginia Davis Cedar Rapids D. D. Davis Washington, Ia Arthur W. Zimmerman Sophie Biggs Marengo Iowa City Presbyterian Manse Ozarks Zimmerman Fifth Avenue SE

Miss Alma Wachal Takes Minnesota Vacation

Miss Alma Wachal of 305 First Avenue W leaves Sunday for a week long vacation to Minneapolis and Lake Minnetonka in Minnesota.

Wachal Alma Wachal First Avenue W Minneapolis Lake Minnetonka Minn

Drum Corps Permitted To Practice At Hayes Field

The Musketeers and Cavaliers drum and bugle corps gain permission to return to Hayes field for rehearsals two nights weekly after a protest prompted a two week suspension. Residents and supporters presented a 216 name petition at a school board meeting urging the revival of practice sessions on the grounds.

Hayes Musketeers Cavaliers Veterans of Foreign Wars Robert Brayton Bowling Street P. J. Chapman Oakland Road

Musicians Granted Another Chance After Unanimous Vote

Lory Streets reported three signers of the protest changed stance asking the corps to stay. The board added a condition to the grant and ordered practices to end by 9 p.m. The vote to offer musicians another chance was unanimous.

Lory Streets

Oskaloosa Driver Yields Road Right of Way to Skunk Family

Leonard Greeve of Oskaloosa stopped his car on highway 92 east of town to allow a mother skunk and her 13 kits to cross. The act paused traffic as the skunk family crossed safely under his courtesy.

Oskaloosa Leonard Greeve Highway 92 Here Skunk

Notice to Bidders for 1040 Two-Door Sedan

State Car Dispatcher in Des Moines invites sealed bids by noon July 12 1910 for one 1040 two door black sedan for the Department of Public Safety. A 1939 Ford Coach No 30 is traded in. Prices over 1000 dollars not eligible per House File 327. Bids may be obtained from the State Car Dispatcher and Sergeant C B Day. The dispatcher may accept or reject bids. George W Wesalroad is the State Car Dispatcher.

Des Moines Iowa Department of Public Safety C. B. Day Cedar Rapids State of George W Wesalroad

State pays Thoma for special counsel work

The state executive council on Tuesday authorized a $478 payment to Roscoe Thoma of Fairfield. He served as special counsel for the state in litigation involving Ben Summerwill of Iowa City, former examiner in charge of Johnson county bank receiverships.

Des Moines State Executive Council Roscoe Thoma Fairfield Ben Summerwill Iowa City Johnson County

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jackson-Nickless R. T. Newtons Schoonovers, Holmes Millinery Third Street SE Sanford CRCC Rohrbachs Monroes Mrs. Larson Carters Wisconsin Mrs. Woito DR. and Mrs. Anderson Millers Frinks C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Co Larry ¥. Tisher 3Rd St. SE Miss Beardsley W. E. Clow, JR Dows Home Miss Livingood Kolar-Chenak Charles Nruskas Beverly Morgan Earle A. Smith Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Paul Mallon King Features Syndicate, Inc American Institute of Laundering Hutchinson Rocky Road Hutchinson's Ice Cream Arthur Zimmerman Hayes Field Thoma Luberger Luberger's Third Avenue RIAL
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