Odd picnic mishap and wedding talk in local columns
A lighthearted roundup notes Timmy Evans sprinkles powder by Uncle John at a family gathering, a cousin's wedding plan unfolds with neighbor girls asking about outfits, and a humor column riff on shovels producing a set of collection letters. Additional items include a jail name quiz, a boys candy raid at a Raiders game, and a Miami Beach fishing trip with seasickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomy Evans
Benny Evans
David Turner
John Turner
Timmy
John
Kubicek
Mr. Kubicek
Resorts Lure Vacationers Eva Croson
Vacationers travel by motor for three weeks in the east visiting Washington DC New York City and other points of interest Mrs Croson will spend time in Washington and Virginia Ralph Lee plans a hunting and fishing trip in northern Minnesota near the Canadian border for the last week of August A large group of residents plan summer travel including trips to the Dakotas Colorado and the west coast with social gatherings at Ellis Park and local homes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Croson
Washington, D. C
New York City
Mrs. Croson
Washington
Virginia
Ralph Lee
Avenue
Minnesota
Canadian
Ray Bramson
Twentieth Street
Chicago
N. J. Gorman
Marion
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Woods
Junior King's Daughters Go To Camp
Seventeen junior King’s Daughters depart Cedar Rapids by chartered bus for Camp Lookout in Montrose for a two week program. Camp activities include Bible study handcraft dramatics music nature and sports with Marilyn Van de Walker as dramatics counselor and a 3 pm Easter Morn pageant directed by her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Camp Lookout
King's Daughters
Montrose
Cedar Rapids
Marilyn van de Walker
Beverly Wright
Surat
Chautauqua
Henry E
Iowa
Betty Womacka
Doris Kahler
Jean Riley
Hildred Ann Miller
Kathryn Roberts
Connie Wetherton
Kathleen Victorine
Eleanor Miller
Barbara Hird
Peggy Plock
Patricia Robinson
Marilyn Mills
Mary Jean Gossett
Dorothy Gibb
Betty van de Walker
Eldora Reeve
Donna Willer
Jeanne Marquis
Marilyn White
Vivian Hayes
Tipton
MR. and
Mrs. Beattie
A A A W Seeks Homes for British War Refugee Children
Cedar Rapids branch of the American Association of University Women moves to place or fund refugee children of British members during the war. Mrs Clyde B. Meffert oversees the effort with Mrs Wayne J. Foster as committee chair. Local residents may offer homes or financial support, with affidavits possible for some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
American Association of University Women
A.A.U
Clyde B. Meffert
Wayne J. Foster
Foster
British Federation of University Women
AAU
State Department
Apa
Miss Betty Winn Heads to Jackson Camp For Underprivileged Youth
Miss Betty Winn travels from Cedar Rapids to Jackson Michigan to serve as a month long counselor at a camp for underprivileged children sponsored by Alpha Gamma Delta. She is joined by Ruth Andresen of Dysart as her companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Winn
E Avenue
Jackson
Mich
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Miss Winn
Ruth Andresen
Dysart
Berniece Roloff and Wilfred Talcott Wed in Trinity Parish
Miss Berniece Roloff daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Roloff 1101 Second Street SW and Wilfred Talcott son of Mrs George Northrup 226 Fourth Avenue SW were united in marriage Thursday at 730 p m at the Trinity Lutheran parsonage. Attending were Derwood Northrup and Mary Kay Dye of Vida Montana. Guests included Mr and Mrs George Northrup Mr and Mrs Cliff Evans and Kay their daughter Mrs Derwood Northrup Mrs Clara Deix Gilbert Kramer Harry Wassen dorf and Mr and Mrs E W Dye of Vida. A reception followed at the home of Derwood Northrup 1011 Tenth Street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berniece Roloff
H. W. Roloff
Second Street
Wilfred Talcott
George Northrup
Fourth Avenue
Trinity Lutheran Parsonage
Derwood Northrup
Mary Kay Dye
Vida
Mont
Cliff Evans
Kay
Clara Deix
Gilbert Kramer
Harry Wassendorf
E. W. Dye
Vida, Mont
Tenth Street
Grace Bitner Honored At Vocal Recital
Ralph Leo at 1528 Avenue NE presented a courtesy recital for Grace Bitner of San Angelo Texas studying here. Accompanied by Mr Leo, participants included Marguerita Padilla Jane Martin Mary Toof and John Severson. Bitner is a mezzo soprano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Leo
Avenue NE
Grace Bitner
San Angelo
Tex
Mr. Leo
Miss Bitner
Marguerita Padilla
Jane Martin
Mary Toof
John Severson
Illinois Girl To Be Bride Of James M. Carrithers
Sue Foster of Urbana will marry James M. Carrithers son of Ira and Mrs Carrithers of Cedar Rapids. The wedding is set for August 3 at First Presbyterian Church in Urbana. Sue Foster, University of Illinois graduate 1938, works with the state geological survey and pursues a history master’s degree. Carrithers, Coe College graduate 1936, earned a 1937 Iowa State master's and is pursuing a PhD in accountancy at the University of Illinois while serving as an accounting assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Foster
Urbana
Sue
James M. Carrithers
Ira T Carrithers
Forest Drive
Cedar Rapids
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Foster
University of Illinois
State Geological Survey
Bride Elect
Carruthers
Coe College
Iowa State College
Cedar Rapids child theater plans announced for summer
Coe college to run a five week summer program open to Cedar Rapids children aged 6 to 12. Directors Miss Eleanor Peters and Miss Margaret Fortsch, supervised by Kent Andrews, will lead dramatization playwriting and design. Meetings set for Monday in Coolidge theater basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Eleanor Peters
Margaret Fortsch
Kent Andrews
Coolittle Theater
Voorhees
Miss Peters
Miss Fortsch
Coe
Women of the Moose honor winning team after party
The winning team in a recent Women of the Moose membership drive was praised Friday at a party held at the Singer Longer dance pavilion. Captain was Mrs W C Meyers and Mrs F E Russell led the losing side. twenty five members attended. Initiation for new members is set Monday at 7 30 p m in the Moose hall.
Vacationers Return From Minnesota Lakewood Trip
Mr and Mrs John Mc Nabney and their daughter Nadra with Mr and Mrs Robert Mc Nabney return Friday from a ten day vacation at Lakewood lodge on Sand Lake near Deer River Minnesota.
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Lakewood Lodge
Sand Lake
Deer River
Minn
John McNabney
Eighth Avenue SE
Nedra
Robert McNabney
A Avenue NW
Ashley Chapter Names Committees for Coming Year
The Daughters of the American Revolution Ashley Chapter appointed standing committees for the year. Program chair Mrs. R. K. Stoddard will be assisted by Mesdames E. M. Soboda F. Wallace Darling A. W. Kynd berg Charles W. Boegel C. H. Wilkins Miss Frances Sebern and Miss Maxine Boegel. Thelma Boegel, newly elected regent of Ash-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of the American Revolution
R. K. Stoddard
E. M. Soboda
F. Wallace Darling
A. W. Kyndberg
Charles W. Boegel
C. H. Wilkins
Frances Sebern
Maxine Boegel
Thelma Boegel
Ash
Engagement Announced for Miss Whyla M Kitch
Mrs. E E Kitch hosted a party at 518 First Avenue W to honor her daughter Miss Whyla M Kitch. The event announced Whyla's engagement to Milo L Karkosh of Cedar Rapids with a July wedding planned. Guests included Katharyn Ragan Katherine Fry Florence Fraulis Nita Dolan Marie Muehe Eleanore Condon Micent Roeder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Kitch
First Avenue W
Whyla M Kitch
Milo L. Karkosh
Cedar Rapids
Miss Kitch
Bridge Club
Karkosh
Anton Karkosh
Fourth Avenue SE
Kitch
John Kitch
Katharyn Ragan
Katherine Fry
Florence Fraulis
Nita Dolan
Marie Muehe
Eleanore Condon
Micent Roeder
Picnic Suppers Highlight Weekend Socials
Craven Shuttleworth and Mr. and Mrs. Scott McIntyre hosted eight friends for a picnic supper. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Kirn welcomed 18 guests at their Crescent Street SE home. Florida visitor Mrs. Claude Turner will stay a week with Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Chadima. A. J. Diebold and Miss Bon Diebold hosted relatives visiting from Los Angeles and Buffalo with Miss Jeannette May. Diebold and May toured west together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craven Shuttleworth
Scott McIntyre
R. W. Kirn
Crescent Street
George T. Wilhelm
Linden Drive
Claude Turner
Sarasota, Fla
Cedar Rapids
Harry J. Chadima
Twenty Third Street Drive
A. J. Diebold
Grande Avenue SE
Bonnie Diebold
Mr. Diebold
Ray Harp
Los Angeles
Dorothy Harp
Jeannette May
Buffalo
N. Y
Miss Diebold
Miss May
Lorraine Eckert Visits Des Moines Parents
Miss Lorraine Eckert of Des Moines arrives for a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Eckert at 1816 Fourth Avenue SE. The Snodgrass family depart for California to join Mr. Snodgrass and establish a home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Boyle
Mary Catherine Supple
Cedar Rapids
St. Louis
W. J. Supple
Third Avenue SE
Lorraine Eckert
Des Moines
L. A. Eckert
Fourth Avenue SE
Surprise Party Honors Richard Gitt Before Farewell Move
Franklin high school graduates held a surprise farewell party in the Roosevelt hotel Lincoln and Jefferson rooms for Richard Gitt and his mother Mrs. Clarence Gitt as they prepare to move to Pasadena California. Attendees included Albert Eddy Howard Beals Earl B Delzell Jr Jack Walters Bill Fluegel Jim Corwin Merrill Phillips Bob Johnson Troy Deal Larry Goldberg and Jack Talbot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Gitt
Clarence Gitt
Pasadena
Calif
Franklin High School
Lincoln and
Jefferson
Roosevelt Hotel
Albert Eddy
Howard Beals
Earl B. Delzell, Jr
Jack Walters
Bill Fluegel
Jim Co
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Lorton H. Stubbs
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Pamela
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Louise Blaul
Margaret McCalley
Roy E. Choate
Mr. Choate
H. L. Dukes
Topeka
Kan
Fourth Street
L. N. Bruce
Bruce
Sonny
McGee
Central City
Tinnad Ain Alf
Johnny
Rob” Robbins
Stewarts
Dakotas
A. C. Stewart
Park Terrace SE
Peggy Stewart
Forrest W. Stewart
Thirty-fourth Street Drive
Ernest W. Curtin
Third Avenue Road
Dean
Harve C. Geiger
Lake Ponto
Pine River
Charles Churchills
West
Charles Churchill
E Avenue NW
West Coast
Seattle
Vancouver
British Columbia
San Francisco
Busy Bee Club
Ellis Park
Busy Bee Sewing Club
Page Arnold
David Lee
Godfrey Splichal
Garlene
A. W. Hoy
Patty
George Leehman
Louise Henry
J. A. Kirby
B. M. Hensley
L. A. Soukup
Janice Beers
Betty Lou Soukup
George E. Beattie
Nineteenth Street
Bramsens, Gormans
Wisconsin
MR. Hughes
Wallaces
Will Hughes
Council Bluffs
John H. Wallace
Ridgewood Terrace
Mr Hughes
Houston
H. E. Fox
Texas
C. A. Fox
H. E Fox
Robert Fox
R. R. McDonald
Mrs. Fox
Jess Stiller
Springville
Oscar A. Anderson
Ridgeway Drive
Byron K. Anderson
B Avenue
Clark Arnold, Jr
Bever Avenue
Equitable Life Insurance Company of
Clifford Lathrops
Clifford Lathrop
Detroit
Mr. Lathrop
Sophia Meyer
Lou Meyer
Harvey Lathrop
Lathrop
Anna Layer
Eighteenth Street NW
W. C. Meyer
Meyer
A. G. D. Alumnae
Alpha Gamma Delta
Lafayette Cafe
A.A.A.W
Alicin Frasinger
Robert Paul
Joseph Frasinger
Twelfth Street
Bruce Merrifield
Frasinger
Charles Cerney
Sam Frasinger
Jessie Taylor
Harrison McCoy
Florence Mae McCoy
Clio Becker
Lucy McCoy
Elvie McCoy
Robert McCoy
Frank Powlishter
Edna Taylor
Mae Rowley
Fred Stelpflug
Ernest Paul
W. H. Arnold
Mrs. Hartman
Jean
Guy W. Jones
Eldora
J. L. Hartman
Jean Hartman
Jones
Florida
Vincent J. Welp
West Palm Beach
Fla
City
Albert C. Thompson
Seventeenth Street
Welp
of the King’s Daughters
Bever Park
Mrs. Kendall
Henry Kendall
Sixth Avenue SE
Easy Aces Bridge Club
Ellen Willenberg
Vera Hamer
Rhuben Leinbaugh
Jim Frey
Jackson, Mich
Colorado Mountains
Hewes Kirkwood Lodge
Estes Park
Big Thompson Canyon
P. F. Kecin
Glenway Drive
Dickie
David
Bill
Jim Bromwell
Max Bromwell
Jim Coquillette
S. E. Coquillette
Doris Woolwine
M. R. Stuhlsatz
Percy Woolwine
Seventh Street
Doris
Michael R. Stuhlsatz
M. J. Stuhlsatz
Ames
Illinois
Edith Williams
C. W. Rossman
Gwendolyn’ Wilkin
Rock Island
Ill
Davenport
Hoeltje
Fitch
Oscar Hoeltje
St. Paul
Fred Fitch
Anamosa
Helen Miller
Phyllis Schnoebelen
Rosemary
E. B. Fenton
Dolores Schmitt
Watertown
S. D
Fentons
Kadgiha
Jane O'Meara
H. D. O'Meara
Bever Avenue SE
Benjamin M. Stephens
Herman J. Stephens
Cambridge, Ill
the— Doughnut Shop
3Rd Ave
16Th St
Miss Sue Foster
Abe
Curner Cmd
Ashley
Chadima
California
James A. Snodgrass
Phyllis
Mr. Snodgrass
A. W. Loftus
Roy C. Folsom
Russell W. Manatt
George F. Gibson
Charles J. Bready
Lewis Emerson
E. Paxton
Edwin Brams
Ei Louise
Americanism Committee
Earl F. Heinze
J. B. McPherson
W. A. Montgomery
F. S. Snyder
H. T. A Morse
E. E. Sparling
Martha Irvin
F. B. Gaines
A. G. Evans
Mary Kennedy
Conservation and Thrift
Leonora Beggs
E D. Hardwick
R. B. Cronbaugh
Hugh
Robert C. Toms
Harold R. Trewin
Charles 5S. Krause
H. E. Henderson
L. R. Orr
Harriette Boyce
O. S. Johneson
L. S. Kay
F. E. Ormsby
J. Y. Kennedy
C. W. Bloomhall
H. G. Britton
Margaret Grissel
B. P. Mavis
J. D. Fry
Hazel Hicks
Jane Scott
Walter R. Grissel
J. E. Ives
T. P. Rogers
R R. Mayberry
Sean
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