Two Brides Elect Spark Social Weekend in City
Two brides elect inspire a series of events as Betty Whipple and Elizabeth Jackson prepare for marriages to J. D. Frantz and Lester Nickless. Hostesses entertained with dinners and luncheons at private homes and country clubs, presenting gifts and showcasing yellow white décor and personal honors for the brides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Whipple
J. D Frantz
Elizabeth Jackson
Lester Nickless
Crossett
Ark
Mrs. Childs Arrives for Cedar Rapids Wedding
Mrs. B. F. Childs of Monrovia California arrives in Cedar Rapids Thursday to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Walter L Jackson at 1730 Fourth Avenue SF and to attend the July 20 wedding of her granddaughter Miss Elizabeth Jackson to Lester Wickless of Crossett Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whipple
Winifred Murray
B Avenue NE
Marjorie Deacon
Helen Edgar
Elizabeth Smith
Harriette Hamilton
Robert F. Lorak
Marion Barger
Jane Fuhrmeister
Louise Grange
Miss Jackson
Joyce Palmer
Fourth Avenue SE
J. Lindley Coon
Bever Avenue SE
Elks Club
D R Steminger
Wellman
Walter L. Jackson
Doris Jackson
C. W Whipple
Julian A. Smith
Miss Whipple
Earl A. Morris
Bever Avenue SF
A. F. Sandler
Washington Avenue SE
Morris
C. W. Whippie
Walter L Jackson
B. F. Childs
Monrovia
Calif
W W Richards
Edwin C Nelson
R. W. McClaughrs
Wow Cari
Hugh Reid
C W. McCulley
Glenn Jlighee
H. R. Hess
O. H Daniel
A . Heim
Julian A Smith
Dorothy Morris
G. A. Kay
B. F Childs
Cedar Rapids
Fourth Avenue SF
Elizabeth Jackson
Lester Wickless
Crossett
Ark
Mrs BTL Sheldon Plans California Hawaii Trip
Mrs. BTL Sheldon of 348 Sixteenth Street Cedar Rapids departs for a motor trip to California to sail Aug 9 for Honolulu Hawaii. She will visit Mexico City until Christmas when joined by her niece Betty Lou Shafer of Milwaukee. She plans to reside in California after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btl Sheldon
Sixteenth Street
Cedar Rapids
California
Honolulu
Hawaii
United States
Mexico City
Betty Lou Shafer
Milwaukee
Humiston Family Weekend Visit Plans
Dr Humiston and his wife host his parents Mr and Mrs FE M Numiston of Fayette at 400 Nineteenth street NE for a weekend visit before they travel by car to Quincy HI to see their daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N Humiston
Nineteenth Street
Dr Humiston
FE. M Numiston
Fayette
Quincy
Mrs Day Wins High Score at Bridge Club Meeting
Mrs Warren H Day was the high score winner Thursday at a bridge club gathering hosted by Mrs Gilbert M Bates at 2215 Linden Drive SE. Mrs Harry Johnson placed second in the afternoon session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren H. Day
Gilbert M. Bates
Linden Drive
Harry 'S Johnson
Coburn Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon at Elks Club
Mrs A J Coburn Jr hosted her Friday luncheon for the bridge club at the Elks Club on Twenty first Street SE with club members sharing the courtesy for an afternoon of bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Club
A.J Coburn, Jr
Twenty-first Street
Mrs Terry Hosts Sewing Club Luncheon at Home
Mrs John B Terry entertained members of her sewing club Thursday afternoon at her home 2330 Grande avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Terry
John B Terry
Grande Avenue SE
Mrs 3N Craemer Arrives for Summer Visit in Cedar Rapids
Mrs 3N Craemer of Hot Springs Arkansas arrives to spend the summer in Cedar Rapids as guest of her daughter Mrs J J Studer at 522 Vernon Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craemer
Hot Springs
Ark
Cedar Rapids
J.J. Studer
Vernon Drive
Mrs Hines Returns From Iowa City With Infant
Mrs Don Hines and her infant daughter Elizabeth Ann returned Thursday from Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hines
Forest Drive
Elizabeth Ann
Iowa City
Dessert lunch and bridge party hosted by Mrs Fottral
Mrs Gerald Fottral hosted a Wednesday club dessert luncheon and bridge party at 2001 Linden Drive SE. Pies were won by Mrs Allan Bristow and Mrs Darrell Jynds. Attendees included Mesdames Charles Vorel Frank Sysel Joseph Janeba Leo Trachta and Jerry Kacer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Fottral
Linden Drive SE
Allan Bristow
Darrell Jynds
Charles Vorel
Frank Sysel
Joseph Janeba
Leo Trachta
Jerry Kacer
Termites Club Holds Meeting at Buckingham Home
The group met at Jane Buckingham's residence 121 Sixth Street SW Thursday with Marilyn Sehneider Mary Jane Lenway Jean Borst Donna Sherlock and Betty Gerber in attendance. The next meeting will be at Jean Borst's home 1230 Nineteenth Avenue SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Buckingham
Sixth Street
Marilyn Sehneider
Mary Jane Lenway
Jean Borst
Donna Sherlock
Betty Gerber
Miss Borst
Nineteenth Avenue
Zak Family Heads South for California Trip
Mr and Mrs L J Zak of 1037 Tenth Street SE plus their daughter Joanne embarked on a three week motor tour to California and through the southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L J. Zak
Tenth Street
Joanne
California
Mrs Kaplan Hosts Catherine Dye Personal Shower
Mrs. Marvin Kaplan entertained Wednesday at a personal shower honoring Miss Catherine Dye, whose marriage to Devere Fehr of Marion will take place this month. Bings was the diversion of the evening with Mesdames and Misses listing attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Kaplan
Cavenue Nee
Catherine Dye
Devere Fehr
Marion
Harold Ssline
William Popek
Lee Smith
William Dye
Kenneth Haskins
William Mackey
Lloyd Milke
Bernice Klepach
Anna Schneider
Margaret Taylor
Eileen Glaza
Deckmans Welcome California Guests For Iowa Visit
Guests from California stay with Mr and Mrs E W Deckman at 2803 Mount Vernon Ave SEH. Mrs A H Deckman of San Francisco and daughters Joan and Marjorie visit with Mrs Etta Sturges of Los Angeles. Mrs Deckman former Cedar Rapids resident. They plan a motor trip through Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
E. W. Deckman
Mount Vernon Avenue
Seh
A. H. Deckman
San Francisco
Joan
Marjorie
Etta Sturges
Los Angeles
Deckman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Chicago Guest Feted at Afternoon Party
Mrs Frank Forster of Chicago, house guest of Mrs Marys Sadilek, was honored Wednesday afternoon at a party given by Mrs John Jladish. Attending were Mary Jean Forster, Mrs Paul Byrne and her children Thomas Mary Carol and Jack, Mrs Stanley Kolda and her son Donald, Mrs Lamir Barta and her sons Richard and John, and Mary Lou and Judith Anne Hudish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Forster
Chicago
Marys Sadilek
John Jladish
Twenty-first Street
Mary Jean Forster
Paul Byrne
Thomas
Mary Carol
Jack
Stanley Kolda
Donald
Lamir Barta
Richard
John
Mary Lou
Judith Anne Hudish
Bridge Club Luncheon At Mrs Moeller’s Home
Mrs Elmer Moeller hosted a Thursday luncheon for her bridge club at her Atkins area home. Guests included Mrs George P Kerns of Pasadena California and Mrs George Shearer of Cedar Rapids. Members present were Mesdames Frank Sailor Jesse Mumma MacKenzie Donald Wallace and Dewey Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Moeller
Atkins
George P. Kerns
Pasadena
Calf
George Shearer
Cedar Rapids
Frank Sailor
Jesse Mumma
MacKenzie
Donald Wallace
Dewey Bird
Davenport Guest Entertained at Picnic
Mrs. Michael Nunn hosted a Thursday noon picnic lunch in honor of her Davenport house guest Mrs. Walter Wren. Also attending were Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. Maud Sherwood at 1030 Belmont Parkway NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Nunn
Belmont Parkway
Walter Wren
Davenport
George Anderson
Maud Sherwood
Mrs Lyle Jones and son return from Mason City
Mrs Lyle Jones and her son Kenneth have come home from a two week visit in Mason City guesting with Mr and Mrs Walter Jones at 1807 C Avenue NF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Jones
Mason City
C Avenue NF
Kenneth
Walter Jones
Picnic supper and moving pictures for Cedar Rapids Boat Club
Cedar Rapids Boat Club members and their auxiliary enjoyed a Wednesday evening of picnic supper and moving pictures. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Radloff Mr and Mrs George Shearer Jr Mr and Mrs Charles Sargeant Mr and Mrs George Samuelson TLottie Melichar Charles Milhulka Mr and Mrs Matthew Miller Mr and Mrs David Ross Mr and Mrs Bud Olson Mr and Mrs Norman Scott Max Kline Mr and Mrs Harald Hess Linnyd Williams Odelle Fredricks Henry Tiege and Mr and Mrs John Mertens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Boat Club
William Radloff
George Shearer, Jr
Charles Sargeant
George Samuelson
Tlottie Melichar
Charles Milhulka
Matthew Miller
Mrr
David Ross
Bud Olson
Norman Scott
Max Kline
Harald Hess
Llnyd Williams
Odelle Fredricks
Henry Tiege
John Mertens
Bluff View Aid Picnic Attendees At Ellis Park
Members of the Bluff View Aid society gathered at Ellis park for a Wednesday picnic. Attendees included Mesdames J Ii Anderson Ray Henderson and her daughter John Nicholls Joe Dostal Jr and her children Ann Probst Therese King and grandchildren John Kretschmar Carl Conrad William Benner John Kretschmar Jr Donald Mann Walter Dunahugh and her daughter Ollie Mann Anna Haze winkel and Miss Ruth Miller. The next picnic is scheduled for August 7 at Ellis park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluff View Aid Society
Ellis Park
Mesdames J Ii. Anderson
Ray Henderson
John Nicholls
Joe Dostal
Jolly Neighbors Meet Honors Prizes At June Gathering
The Jolly Neighbors met Thursday with Mrs. Ray Hines at 849 Eleventh Street NE. Bunco prizes went to Mesdames Julius Hopker Ralph Hepker and Glenn Johnson. The next meeting is scheduled for July 25 with Mrs Ted O'Brien at 3030 Wenng Road NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly
Ray Hines
Eleventh Street
Bunco
Julius Hopker
Ralph Hepker
Glenn Johnson
Ted O’brien
Wenng Road
Nic Schwirtz Family Picnic Reunion At State Park
Twenty eight friends and relatives of the Nic Schwirtz family of Anamosa gathered at a state park for a picnic dinner reunion. Four states were represented at the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nic Schwirtz
Anamosa
Prize Play Broadcast From Iowa Federation Drama Division
Mrs. Hugh Buffum of Cedar Falls chairs the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs drama division and announces a Sunday 4 p.m. broadcast on KSO Des Moines of the prize winning play Peace for Father by Sylvia Glasser Davenport. Drake University radio department students will present the script.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Buffum
Cedar Falls
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clibs
KSO
Des Moines
Sylvia Glasser
Davenport
Barrett
Drake University
Mrs Coffing Hosts DAR Juniors For Buffet And Bridge
Mrs Earl O Coffing of 1924 Park Avenue SE entertained junior members of the Mayflower chapter DAR at her home Thursday evening with a buffet supper and bridge. Two guests were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl O Coffing
Park Avenue SE
Mayflower
D A R
Mrs Lloyd Jacobs Honors Daughter On Seventh Birthday
Mrs Lloyd Jacobs of 218 Sixteenth Street NE entertained Wednesday in honor of her daughter Diane on her seventh birthday. The party featured a yellow and white color scheme, a three tiered cake, decorations and party favors. Guests included Sally Ann Campbell Janet Tee Unteidt Marian and Janet Evans Diane Elizabeth Sewell and Nancy Hyland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Jacobs
Sixteenth Street
Diane
Sally Ann Campbell
Janet Tee Unteidt
Marian
Janet Evans
Diane Elizabeth Sewell
Nancy Hyland
Former member feted by church class event
Mrs Villa Gardner of Milwaukee, former Cedar Rapids resident and Susanna Wesley Sunday school member at Trinity Methodist, was honored Thursday by Mrs WJ Bontrager at 319 Fifth Street NW. Attendees included Mesdaines George Youtz, Orville Hepner, Maud Hollenbeck, Mr Dingman, Byron Heneks, Charles Earhardt, John Morton and John Miller. she received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Villa Gardner
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Susanna Wesley
Trinity Methodist Church
WJ. Bontrager
Fifth Street
George Youtz
Orville Hepner
Maud Hollenbeck
Mr. Dingman
Byron Heneks
Charles Earhardt
John Morton
John Miller
Dotsons and Mrs Eller Plan Two Week Vacation Trip
Mr and Mrs A F Dotson of 1634 C avenue NE and Mrs Cora Eller of 1431 Washington avenue SE will leave Saturday morning for a two week vacation. In Chicago they will join Freeman D Dotson and his wife, daughter of Mrs Eller, for a motor trip to Canada and to eastern points in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Dotson
C Avenue NE
Cora Eller
Washington Avenue
Chicago
Freeman D. Dotson
Dotson
Eller
Canada
United States
Mrs Harry Anderson Leaves for Detroit
After a several week visit at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank D Miller 3432 First Avenue East Mrs Harry A Anderson departed Tuesday morning for Detroit to join her husband He has taken a position as chief time keeper for the Consolidated Construction company of Chicago on a federal housing project in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Miller
First Avenue E
Harry A. Anderson
Detroit
Anderson
Consolidated Construction Company of Chicago
Fisher Guests From Wisconsin And Michigan
Mr and Mrs C. M Fisher host Mrs Fisher's father Charles Elliott of Adams Wisconsin and her brother Phillip Elliott with Mrs Elliott and their son Phillip of Flint Michigan. The visitors will leave Sunday after a weeklong stay at 1805 Washington Avenue in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M Fisher
Washington Avenue
Fisher
Charles Elliott
Adams, Wis
Phillip Elliott
Elliott
Phillip
Flint
Mich
Parents visiting Mrs. T. FH. DeWees
Arriving this week for a month long visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. THO DeWees 425 Twenty second street NE are Mrs DeWees parents Mr. and Mrs A G Packard and her aunt Mrs A W McMahon both of Pasadena California
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tho DeWees
Twenty-second Street
DeWees
A. G Packard
A W McMahan
Pasadena
Calif
Nurse Helen Parker Arrives For Two Week Vacation
Miss Helen Parker a student nurse at Mercy hospital in Iowa City has arrived to spend her two weeks vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Claude L Parker at 1624 J avenue NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Parker
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Claude L. Parker
J Avenue
Cedar Rapids weighs new fire truck purchase
Fire Chief E P Kohout says the department may buy a 750 GPM fire truck without bonds, using accumulated surplus and a $1000 budget increase to fund an estimated 9000 to 11000 dollar purchase. The 24 year old pumper would be replaced and a quadruple engine may follow to meet underwriter standards. Three bidders are being considered based on fit and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Kohout
Kohout
National Board of Fire Insurance
Cedar Rapids
Reverend to Speak on Hitler and the Jews at City Church
City Briefs report Rev. D A Sommer of Indianapolis will speak at Church of Christ 718 Eighth Ave SW tonight at 8 with the subject Hitler and the Jews. Also listed are rental notices and church activities including Shireyville United Brethren services and youth group events. A theft reduced accessories from a car near Town Manufacturing valued at 11 dollars, and Oscar Thurvold improved after a collapse at Penick and Ford plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D A. Sommer
Indianapolis
Church of Christ
Eighth Avenue
Hitler
Oscar Thurvold
Third Street
Penick and
Ford
St. Luke's
Cedar Rapids Sees First Heat Prostration of Summer
A hospital reports Friday that a man in Cedar Rapids is the season's first heat prostration victim, the sole case so far this summer in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Truckload of Posts Causes Road Shift Collision
A truck driven by Fred Davis of Unionville Mo stopped at a red signal at First Avenue and Thirteenth Street. The road shifted and shifted material rolled onto a sedan driven by Vern Olmstead of 1058 G Avenue NW. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Davis
Union- Ville
First Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Vern Olmstead
G Avenue NW
Indicted man Carl Sauer linked to forged warrants
Independence marshal detains Carl I Sauer, 36, on forgery charge. Cedar Rapids detectives say Sauer worked at an upholstery shop here until July 1 and left for Kentucky. A Central City Ky postmark arrived later indicating a July date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
Carl 1. Sauer
Cedar Rapids
Sauer
Kentucky
Central City
Juvenile Joy Ride Stones Car Stolen Report
Police recovered a stolen car linked to Juveniles after an impromptu ride. The vehicle, found with one flat tire between Fifth Avenue and First Street SW, was reported stolen from Fourth Avenue SE earlier. Virgil Powell, a fingerprint expert, examined the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Oc Kullander
Johnson Avenue NW
Fourth Avenue
First
Second Streets
Fifth Avenue
First Street
Virgil Powell
Missing sewing machine drawer after home break in
Unidentified persons rummaged the residence of William Ktuhy at 2311 Twenty first street SW between 7 and 830 pm Thursday. The occupants had left the house and spoke to Detective Bill Kurdina as police were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ktuhy
Twenty-first Street
Bill Kurdina
Intruders Leave Clues Scattered Home Food Items
After the break in drawers were hauled out and furniture upset with meat and potatoes scattered on the flag. Two green apples on the living room floor directed Detective Kudina to suspect children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kudina
Cedar Rapids Realtors Mix Baseball and Horseshoes
Members of the Cedar Rapids Real Estate board joined an annual Thursday afternoon gathering featuring baseball and horseshoes to ease soreness and socialize between meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board
Svoboda Celebrate First Birthday Of Granddaughter
Mr and Mrs J W Svoboda hosted a Wednesday luncheon at 1320 M Street SW for the first birthday of their only granddaughter Janice Anne Svoboda. Guests included George Svoboda John Houser William Tomash Forrest Robbins Kay and Kenneth Robbins Mae Riley and Edward Svoboda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Anne Svoboda
JW. Svoboda
M Street
Svoboda
George Svoboda
John Houser
William Tomash
Forrest Robbins
Kay
Kenneth Robbins
Mae Riley
Edward Svoboda
Picnic at Bever Park Draws Real Estate Group
The Bever Park picnic attracted about 120 attendees including realtors and their families along with office staff. Prizes were awarded to Mrs E C Johnson and to Robert McClaughry. his wife serves as executive secretary of the real estate board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Park
E. C Johnson
Robert McClaughry
Real Estate Board
Waukon Man Buys Monona Leader With Ownership Change
R A Nehls of Waukon has purchased the Monona Leader and will take possession August 1. Rittenhouse, a 40 year newspaper publisher including 20 years with the Leader, plans retirement from active life. White spots mark the projection of tot tron on the plunet Vie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon R A Nehls
Republican and Standard
Monona Leader
Rittenhouse
Leader
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Mrs. Childs
Hladky's Grocery & Market
It Ave
Dial Ait
Mrs. Wumiston Nave
Mrs. Day
Mrs. Coburn
Mes, TN
Studer Itome
Hines
Mrs. Fottral
Bishop’s
Bishop
Germany
Mrs. Kaplan
E.W. Deckmans
C. R. Boat Club
Schwirtz
Mes. Coffing
Mrs. Lloyd Jacobs
A. F. Dotsons
Mrs. Eller
Harry Anderson
C. MM. Fishers
T. FH. Dewees
Dept. Savings
City Briefs
Shireyville United Brethren Church
Senior Christian Endeavor
Howard James
Grovecourt Sik
Roth
Gamay
Camay Soap
Procteg & Gambie
Maytag
Zenith
Leonard
A. W. Peterson CO
2Nd Ave. SE
Dial
John E.lapes
Florist
Third Ave
R. A. Nehls
Waukon
Monona
Borden's Eagle Brand
Eagle Brand
Borden
du Font
Neumode Hosiery Shop
Second Street SE
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