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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1941

Page

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Guests in the City Inspire Midweek Social Events

Mrs. Clark Galloway of Washington hosts a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club with Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Barron. Virginia Galloway visits. B M Bradford hosts dinner for guests. A Thursday noon outing at Cedar Rapids Country Club honors Robert Lacey and a Texarkana guest. John Jeremiah visits Dr. and Mrs. Zuercher. plans include a movie after dinner.

Clark Galloway Washington, D. C Carl D. Thomas Thomas Bever Avenue Ty Club Country Club Robert Lacey Texarkana Ark John Jeremiah Peoria A. R. Zuercher First Avenue E

Fagan Family Leaves Palo Alto After Midwest Visit

Dr and Mrs E D Fagan of Palo Alto California and their daughters Maryetta and Marjorie departed Wednesday morning after visiting Prof and Mrs C Ward Macy at 1935 Blake Boulevard SE Dr Fagan a professor of economics at Stanford University was on his way to New York en route home.

E. D. Fagan Palo Alto Calif Maryetta Marjorie C. Ward Macy Blake Boulevard Fagan Stanford University New York

Beaman Weekend Visit Planned by Blake and Neff

Jane Blake daughter of Mrs. James E. Blake 1920 Linden drive SE and her house guest Frances Neff leave Wednesday afternoon for Beaman where Jane will be a weekend guest at the Neff home.

Beaman Jane Blake James E. Blake Linden Drive Frances Neff Jane Neff

Miss Maxine Culbertson to Be Guest at Dessert Bridge

Miss Celia Armstrong hosts a dessert bridge party at 1912 Fifth Avenue SE Wednesday evening honoring Miss Maxine Culbertson who departs July 9 for California. Also attending are Misses Melvina McKenna Helen Hogan Mary Frances Husak Louise Doty Isabel Doty Betty Schmidt Erma Rider Margaret Lund Nadine Houseman and Mesdames R. S. McLeod Marvin Bailey H D Bellamy K K Paige Robert Hyde Gilman Lozier.

Maxine Culbertson California Celia Armstrong Fifth Avenue SE Melvina McKenna Helen Hogan Mary Frances Husak Louise Isabel Doty Betty Schmidt Erma Rider Margaret Lund Nadine Houseman R. S. McLeod Marvin D. Bailey H. D. Bellamy K. K. Pa Robert Hyde Gilman Lozier

Hanns Conclude Motor Trip Through Canada and New England

Mr and Mrs John J Hann of 3521 First Avenue completed a three week motor journey visiting the Gaspe peninsula Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick Canada and Nova Scotia. They traveled home through the New England states by car.

John J. Hann First Avenue Gaspe Peninsula Prince Edward Island New Brunswick Canada Nova Scotia New England

Outland Sisters Plan Denver Vacation and Uni Role

Miss Ethel R. Outland and her sister Miss Ruth Outland of Marshalltown will depart Wednesday evening for a month in Denver. Ruth Outland assumes new duties as director of publicity for Denison University in Granville, Ohio, on August 1.

Ethel R. Outland Second Avenue SE Ruth Outland Marshalltown Denver Uly Denison University Granville, C

Couple’s nephew wedding in Chicago ties Cedar Rapids kin

Mr and Mrs Obed Bean of 1004 First street SW returned from Chicago where they attended the June 21 wedding of their nephew Carl Nixon to Mary White. They also visited Arlington Heights Illinois with former Cedar Rapids residents Mr and Mrs J Ashton.

Obed Bean First Street Chicago Carl Nixon Mary White Arlington Heights, Ill Cedar Rapids J. Ashton

Cedar Rapids Cyclettes Meet At Frances Svoboda Home

The Cedar Rapids Cyclettes club met Tuesday evening at Frances Svoboda's residence 200 First Street NW. Ten members attended and Mrs. Louise Zrudsky was a guest.

Cedar Rapids Cyclettes Club Frances Svoboda First Street Louise Zrudsky

Pvt Donald Murdock On Ten Day Furlough Home

Pvt Donald Murdock of Camp Claiborne La is spending a ten day furlough with his mother Mrs D L Shannon at 1227 Twentieth Avenue SW

Pvt Donald Murdock Camp Claiborne D. L. Shannon Twentieth Avenue SW

Helyn Crawford Weds Paul R. Wagner in Dubuque

Miss Helyn Crawford becomes Mrs. Paul R. Wagner at a noon ceremony in the University chapel Dubuque Rev C Vin White officiated. The couple plans to reside at Commonwealth apartments Cedar Rapids Wagner runs the Wagner Motor company. Guests included Lorez Willhoft DeWitt and Oliver Swab Waterloo with other Cedar Rapids visitors.

Paul R. Wagner Cedar Rapids Wagner Helyn Crawford James Crawford Dubuque University Chapel C. Vin’ White Julien Duvuque James W. Crawford John Staiger Kenosha Wis Oliver Swab Waterloo Paul Wagner, Jr Juanita Jordan Robert McNabney Will Sigman Lake Worth Fla

Deadline Extended For July 4 Holiday Materials

Reporters for clubs lodges churches and other groups must submit content by Thursday this week for The Sunday Gazette due to the national holiday on July 4. Local editors urge timely delivery to ensure inclusion in the holiday edition.

Sunday Gazette

Birthday Roller Party for Anne Barry at Home Aboard Family

Anne Barry celebrated her twelfth birthday with a roller skating party at the family home on Fourth avenue SE. Guests included Ann Meek Sandra Schenefelt Joanne Flenagen Margaret Foster Joan Newton Janet Macy Judy Lattner Alice Kitchin Janet Ohlman Elizabeth Stroppel Joan Killian Jane Hickenlooper Margaret McCalley Nancy Soboda Sally Turner Betsy Fontana Betty Dooley Margaret Pugh Natalie Jenkins Libal Virginia Mansfield Patsy Hamer Phyllis Cohen and Jo Fran Kouba. Refreshments followed at the rink.

Anne Barry

Rosenberg Open House Honors Cleveland Couple

Mr and Mrs H E Rosenberg of 149 Thirty third Street NE host an open house Sunday from 5 pm onward inviting friends and relatives. The event honors their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs L W Rosenberg of Cleveland with Mrs Henri Bollen and Mrs C H Wescott assisting with receiving.

H. E. Rosenberg Thirty-third Street L. W. Rosenberg Cleveland Henri Bollen C. H. Wescott

Mrs Burch and daughter to take month trip to Los Angeles

Mrs R B Burch of 1718 Park Avenue SE and her daughter Benny Jean, with Mrs Burch’s sister Miss Irene B Watts of Pekin Illinois, plan a month long vacation to Los Angeles starting Thursday. They will visit Mrs Burch’s daughter Mrs Glen Gillow formerly Beulah DeWalt whose marriage was noted in June.

R. B. Burch Park Avenue SE Benny Jean

East Side W C T U Discusses Wartime Peace Programs

Members urged action at a Tuesday meeting held at the Ellis park river pavilion. The program included a review of Peace Work at Home in Wartime Abroad by Dr Walter W Van Kirk presented by Mrs Luella Taylor and a review of What Can Christians Do by Georgia Harkness presented by Miss Ruth Otto.

Ellis Park Walter W. van Kirk Luella Taylor Georgia Harkness Ruth Otto

Old Maids Club Lunches and Camp Good Health Visit

Nine members of the Old Maids club met at Cedar Rapids Country club for lunch to raise funds for Camp Good Health. The group invited members to visit the camp for a day, listing Patricia Salter Henrietta Dows Jeanne Rowe Jean Killen Mary Jane Murdock Marie Dolson Betsy Jean Flodin Kathryn Lynch and Patricia Graves as attendees.

Old Maids Club Cedar Rapids

Broadston Family Heads North for Extended Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Broadston of 1565 Second Avenue SE and their son Jimmie left Monday for a lengthy trip to Minnesota and Canada. In their absence their daughter Virginia will stay with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. J. LeRoy Farmer at 2179 Blake Boulevard SE.

C. A. Broadston Second Avenue Jimmie Minnesota Canada Virginia J. LeRoy Farmer Blake Boulevard

Mrs. Davis Receives Birthday Courtesy at Home

On her birthday Mrs. Vesta S. Davis of 1551 C avenue NE was surprised by about 35 neighbors and Letter Carriers auxiliary members. Her daughter-in-law Mrs. Glenn A. Davis hosted at 301 Thirty-seventh street NE with help from Mrs. J. A. Hanus and Mrs. R. E. Perrine.

Vesta S. Davis C Avenue NE Glenn A. Davis Thirty-seventh Street Letter Carriers Auxiliary J. A. Hanus R. E. Perrine

Pattern 4802 pattern details and ordering offer

Pattern 4802 available in misses sizes 12 14 16 18 and 20. Size 16 requires 4 4 yards 39 inch fabric percent yard contrast and 2 percent yards face edging. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY. For ten cents more receive our Pattern Book with the season fashion picture styles for matron miss and tot.

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

Becomes Bride Miss Elda Happel Becomes Bride Lea Vileta

Miss Elda Happel daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Happel of 1339 Twenty first avenue SW wed Lea Vileta of Cedar Rapids at 11 30 a m Sunday in the home of Rev Otto Durr The couple will reside at 723 First street SW A wedding dinner followed for immediate family and a later miscellaneous shower was given for the bride by her mother and Mrs John Roetz

Elda Happel Walter Happel Twenty-first Avenue Lea Vileta Cedar Rapids Otto Durr Marvin Ha Ase

Guests Leave After Visit at Buse Home in Madison Trip

Mrs. Lloyd Yaudes and Mrs. R. A. Mallow depart Wednesday morning for Madison Wisconsin after a weekend visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Buse 2238 Meadowbrook Drive SE.

Buse Madison Wis Lloyd Yaudes R. A. Mallow L. A. Buse Meadowbrook Drive

Goodwill Circle Meets at Marilyn Mills Home

The Goodwill circle of the junior King's Daughters gathered at Marilyn Mills 141 Thirty-third Street Drive SE Tuesday afternoon. Admission services honored Dorothy Wiedersberg and Red Cross work was distributed to each girl. The next meeting is planned for July 15 at Pat Robinson's home.

Goodwill Circle King’s Daughters Marilyn Mills Thirty-third Street Drive Dorothy Wiedersberg Red Cross Wal Pat Robinson Ome

Mrs Nora Berger to Attend Luther League Convention in Canada

Miss Nora Berger of 1407 Sixth Avenue SE leaves for a two week trip to Kitchener Canada to serve as official Iowa delegate at the Luther League of America convention and to visit other points of interest before returning.

Nora Berger Sixth Avenue Kitchener Canada The Luther League of America Iowa

Breakfast Club Meets at Montrose Hotel

Twenty seven members of the Credit Women's Breakfast club met at the Montrose hotel Wednesday morning. Guest speaker was Kenneth Hartman of Armstrong's department store, who spoke on his hobby of book collection.

Credit Women's Breakfast Club Montrose Hotel Kenneth Hartman Armstrong’s Department Store

Mrs Jones Returns From West Visit With Relatives

Mrs Harold A Jones of 917 Seventh Street SE returned Monday from the west where she visited her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Charles Hall of South Gate California and their son Richard and in Hollywood with Miss Lillian Parkin Miss NeLora Hamer and Mrs Emma Diggirs

Harold A. Jones Seventh Street Charles Hall South Gate Calif Richard Hollywood Lillian Parkin NeLora Hamer Emma Diggirs

Pitliks Feted On Twentieth Anniversary

On their twentieth anniversary Mr and Mrs W C Pitlik 917 Fourteenth avenue SE were surprised at the home of Mr and Mrs W F Dvorak Bowling street SW Dinner for 30 followed at the country home of Mr and Mrs Joe Mitralsky A gift was presented to the couple by the group.

W. C. Pitlik Fourteenth Avenue SE W. F. Dvorak Bowling Street Joe Mitralsky Pitlik

Shower honors Miss Hill at Cedar Rapids garden party

Decorated with garden flowers the patio at 830 Sixteenth Street SE hosted a personal gift shower for Miss Zona Hill bride elect of T. Cyril Noon Cedar Rapids. Mrs. D. R. Pugh and Mrs. Edith Hesbacher organized the event Wednesday afternoon with sixteen guests in attendance.

D. R. Pugh Sixteenth Street Pugh Edith Hesbacher Zona Hill T. Cyril Noon Cedar Rapids

Falcons Head West for Two Week Vacation Tour

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred K. Falcon of 250 Fifteenth Street NW will depart Thursday for a two week trip through Yellowstone National Park, Teton National Park, and Salt Lake City. In Salt Lake City they will meet Mrs. Falcon's brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Housman of Paonia, Colorado.

Alfred K. Falcon Fifteenth Street Yellowstone National Park Teton National Park Salt Lake City Salt Lake Falcon Harry R. Housman Paonia, Colo

Breakfast party by Women of the Moose at Goodwater home

The Women of the Moose hosted a galloping breakfast for the benefit of their organization at 409 Fifth Avenue SW the home of Mrs Raymond Goodwater. Fifty attended with assistants Mrs Louis Savage and Mrs Bill Syers assisting.

Women of the Moose Raymond Goodwater Fifth Avenue Louis Savage Bill Syers

Kadlec Family Reunion Holds Twelfth Gathering

The Kadlec family held their twelfth annual reunion at the Solon auditorium on Sunday with a picnic dinner followed by a business meeting to elect officers for the year. Officers elected were Dorothy Jandik as secretary, John Kadlec Jr as treasurer, and the dinner committee included Mr and Mrs Joe Petska Mrs Frank Bittner and Joe Kadlec.

Kadlec Solon Dorothy Jandik John Kadlec Joe Petska Frank Bittner Joe Kadlec

Stephen Cutlets Leave for Los Angeles Visit

Mr and Mrs Stephen Cutlets end a five week visit with Mrs Cutlets parents Mr and Mrs Charles O Griffith at 1027 Daniels street NE and depart Sunday for their home in Los Angeles.

Stephen Cutlets

Larson Trip To Jackson Tenn For Week

Mr and Mrs Almen Larson 1506 N street SW left Tuesday to visit for a week in Jackson Tennessee with Mrs Larson's brother Edward Melsa.

Almen Larson N Street SW Jackson Tenn

Jordan to Supervise Defense in Illinois and Wisconsin

The surplus marketing administration announces Paul H. Jordan, regional director, loaned to the emergency management office to supervise defense activities in Illinois and Wisconsin for the Chicago office. He reports immediately to oversee efforts in these states.

Milwaukee Surplus Marketing Administration Paul H. Jordan Office For Emergency Management Chicago

We The Women Relax Advice From Ruth Millett

A Gazette Special advises women to ease summer stress with calm plans. Keep cool rules urge delaying chores, avoid overthinking tasks, curb restlessness, and limit social commitments to informal meetups.

Supervisors Approve Appointments and Equipment Purchases

On sheriff recommendation the soldiers relief commission prompts appointments and gear buys. Cigaret licenses go to Troy and camp route 1 Cedar Rapids Calvin and Meryl Wilson of the Wilson store Toddville and John W Melendy of Troy Mills. Board authorizes twelve 32 by 6 inch heavy duty studded tires from Goodyear Service for 413.76 and a spreader from Marion Machinery for 200 to 300 to aid road work.

Soldiers’ Relief Commission Troy Camp Route 1 Cedar Rapids Calvin and Meryl Wilson Wilson Store Toddville John W. Melendy Troy Mills Goodyear Service Company Marion Machinery Company

Allies Advance in Central Syria Occupy Essakhne

London dispatch says British and Free French forces push deep into central Syria and occupy Essakhne about 40 miles northeast of Palmyra. Reinforcements for British troops were reported arriving to bolster the advance.

London INS Syria Essakhne Palmyra

Advice From Mary Manners

Margaret is praised for a sympathetic nature and good listening. She offers helpful counsel to boys and confides with girls while engaging older people as a thoughtful companion. Her tact and mood sensing earn real liking and admiration from others.

Margaret

Jan Interests Her Dear Miss Manners

Sally asks how to choose between a steady fiancé and a new suitor. The adviser urges caution and urges Sally to weigh her feelings for the fiancé against the new man after more encounters.

Untrue Friend Causes Strain in Teen Relationships

A reader asks how to handle rumors from a girlfriend affecting a boyfriend’s behavior. Dear Miss Manners advises confronting the girlfriend to explain the situation and determining if the boyfriend is easily influenced, implying he may not be worth worrying about.

Miss Manners

Desert woodpeckers bore nest holes in giant cactus

Desert woodpeckers excavated nesting cavities in massive cacti. The birds created multiple holes, indicating a functional nesting site amid arid landscapes.

Desert

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MACYS Neffs Miss Culbertson HANNS Aeark Sree Third Avenue Paul Wagner Rosenbergs Mrs. Burch Camp Good Health Broadstons Anne Adams Dal Ala Mrs. Jones Pitliks Miss Hill Falcons Kadlec Family Reunion Lanz of Salzhurs Patricia Ryan Columbia Network Jordan Ruth Millett Gazette CIA Neumode Neumode Hosiery Shop Second Street Tebagabends Mary Manners Jan Sally Avrid Institute of Laundering Alues Anil Stewart-Warner
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