Grinnell College Wedding for West and Dodds
Miss Katherine Maurine West and Robinson Graham Dodds wed at ERRI K CHAPEL Grinnell College Grinnell Iowa in a Sunday ceremony. The bride wore ivory slipper satin with a three tier veil and carried white orchids. Attendants wore aqua and yellow dresses with heart shaped hats. After a breakfast and reception the couple left for Newport News Virginia to begin their life together. Both spouses are Grinnell graduates. Mrs West wore powder blue and Mrs Dodds moss leaf green ensembles at the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erri
Grinnell College
Grinnell
Katherine Maurine West
Jesse A. West
Sioux City
Robinson Graham Dodds
Jessie B. Dodds
Bever Avenue
Walter H. Upton
Springfield
Lulu Engelman Welty
Cedar Rapids
George E. Potts
Ames
Birmingham
William James Putnam
Virginia Dodds
Ray Mencke
Peggy Beach
Oliver Beach
Waldo Bundy
Tulsa
Okla
William Victorine
Ryan Kelly
William James
Omaha
Irene Buchanan
J. E. Picken
Leila Wester
Ruth Wessels
Newport News
Detroit
Washington
Dodds
Iowa State College
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Eva Boston
Winifred
Grace
Howard
Belle Stark
William A
William Nelson, Jr
Robert Stuff
Beidiedon
Atkies
Lieutenant Mackay Sent to Alabama Post
Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Ross of 1428 Sixth Avenue SE report their grandson Lieut. Donald R. MacKay of Fort Belvoir has been assigned to the 106th squadron in Birmingham Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. T. Ross
Sixth Avenue SE
Lieut
Donald R. MacKay
Fort Bel- Ga
106Th A
Birmingham
Ala
Heisermans Have Guests From California and Sumner
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Heiserman at 2300 Hillcrest drive SE were Mrs. Howard Evans and her daughter Julie of Los Angeles California and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Dickman Miss Thelma Dickman and H. H. Newman of Sumner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Heiserman
Hillcrest Drive
Howard Evans
Julie
Los Angeles
Calif
Lloyd Dickman
Thelma Dickman
H. H. Newman
Sumner
Social Fifty Club Picnic at Ellis Park
The Social Fifty club will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday for a picnic at the duck in Ellis Park. Members are to bring their own provisions and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social 50
Ellis Park
Wed Saturday Marriage At St Wenceslaus Church
Julia Serovy became Miss Julia Serovy in a ceremony at St Wenceslaus rectory on Saturday at 9 am. The bride is daughter of Mary Serovy of 152 Seventeenth Ave SW. groom is George Trachta, son of Paul and Mrs Trachta of 4019 Mount Vernon Ave SE. Rev Joseph A Serovy officiated. attendants were Mr and Mrs Jerry Stodola. Both marryers work at the Wilson company. bride a St Ludmila’s High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Wenceslaus Church
George Trachta
Julia Serovy
Mary Serovy
Seventeenth Avenue
Trachta
Paul Trachta
Mount Vernon Avenue
Joseph A. Serovy
Jerry Stodola
Wilson Company
St. Ludmila’s High School
Cedar Rapids Country Club Sixsome Social Golf Winners
The sixperson team of Mrs. James W. Bell, Mrs. M. A. Chehak, Mrs. R. F. McGinnis, Adrian C. Hoblitzell, Thomas L. Crabbe, and Glenn O. Fletcher were low scorers with 54 in the one ball sixsome match at Cedar Rapids Country Club on Sunday. About 48 players participated in the social tournament, with two groups of six forming the format.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Bell
M. A. Chehak
R. F. McGinnis
Adrian C. Hoblitzell
Thomas L. Crabbe
Glenn O. Fletcher
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Miss Winn Heads to Alpha Gamma Delta Camp
Miss Betty Winn of 1650 E avenue NE departs Sunday for the Alpha Gamma Delta sorority camp near Jackson Michigan. She enters her fourth year as counselor and will stay through the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Winn
E Avenue
Alpha Gamma Delta _ sorority
Jackson, Mich
Miss Winn
Weekend Visit Ties Omaha and Lisbon Couples
Mr and Mrs John I Smith of Omaha spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs J I Smith and Mr and Mrs A M Andreas of Lisbon at 107 Thirteenth Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John I. Smith
Omaha
J. I. Smith
Thirteenth Street
A. M. Andreas
Lisbon
Make This Model At Home Pattern 4710 by Adams
Pattern 4710 offered for misses and women sizes 14 through 42. Size 16 requires 3% yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 15 cents for pattern to Pattern The Gazette New York for the season fashion styles book for ten cents more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
West Cedar Rapids
17Th Street
New York
N. Y
Garden Club Tour Of Phlox Blooming Spots In Cedar Rapids
Garden club members meet at 10 a.m. at Mrs. John Hamiltons home then tour phlox blooming gardens in Cedar Rapids including Van Vechten Shaffer Edward Sheehy Roy Currey Herbert Stamats and Mae Wolfe homes all on Linden drive SE and nearby streets. Luncheon afterward at the Cedar Rapids Country Club under Mrs. Isaac B. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phlox
Bing
Cedar Rapids Gardens
John Hamilton
Blake Boulevard
van Vechten Shaffer
Linden Drive
Edward Sheehy
Roy E. Curray
Herbert S. Stamats
Miss
Miller Family Returns From Chicago Visit
Mr and Mrs John F Miller of 513 Knollwood Drive SE returned Saturday evening after ten days in Chicago They stayed at the Shoreland hotel and visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A Lipsky in the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Miller
Knollwood Drive
Chicago
Shoreland Hotel
A. Lipsky
Mrs Halpin Family Arrives for Month-Long Visit in Seattle
Mrs Lawrence J. Halpin of Oconomowoc Wisconsin and her son Lawrence Charles arrived Sunday evening for a visit with Mr and Mrs J F Halpin 1731 Fourth Avenue SE They will stay until the first of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Halpin
Oconomowoc
Wis
Lawrence Charles
J. F. Halpin
Fourth Avenue SE
Mrs Johnson Visits Father in Des Moines Over Weekend
Mrs. Harry S. Johnson of 1735 Washington avenue SE returned home Sunday night after spending the weekend with her father, Henry E. Wagner, in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Johnson
Washington Avenue SE
Henry E. Wagner
Des Moines
Mrs Bennett to Visit Bradfords in Bradford Family Note
Mrs John E Bennett of Des Moines will arrive Sunday evening for a week’s visit with Mr and Mrs B M Bradford at 514 Forest Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Bennett
Bradfords
B. M. Bradford
Forest Drive
John E. Bennett
Des Moines
Afflerbaugh Family Return From North Trip
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Afflerbaugh and children Evelyn and Joe return home Saturday after a ten day vacation in Wisconsin Minnesota and St. Paul. They visited Milwaukee Armor Lake resort Winegar and Duluth and stayed at North Star camp in Bena.
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North
J. M. Afflerbaugh
Blake Boulevard
Evelyn
Joe
Milwaukee
Armour Lake
Winegar
Wis
Duluth
North Star
Bena
Minn
St. Paul
Mrs. O. C. Delong Ends Midwest Visit
Mrs. O. C. Delong leaves Ferndale Michigan after a short visit with her mother Mrs. Hamilton Young at 1400 Sixth Street NW and sister Mrs. J. A. Rohrer at 1400 Ellis Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. DeLong
Hamilton Young
Sixth Street
J. A. Rohrer
Ellis Boulevard
Ferndale, Mich
Rock Island Woman's Club Holds Luncheon at Ellis Park
The Rock Island Woman's club met Friday at Ellis park river pavilion for luncheon and a business session. Hostess Mrs. Ellen Mead was aided by Mesdames Walter Deal J A Parcell F Cunningham O Mumma Bela Smith and W J McGuire. New members Bertha Robinson and L Yachick were announced. Guests included Miss Ruth Rydberg and Mrs S L Zier with her sons George and Richard. August brings a family picnic chaired by Mrs J Randa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Woman's Club
River Pavilion
Ellis Park
Ellen Mead
Walter Deal
J. A. Parcell
F. Cunningham
O. Mumma
Bela Smith
W. J. McGuire
Bertha Robinson
L. Yachick
Ruth Rydberg
S. L. Zier
George
Richard
J. Randa
Wertz Family Begins Eastbound Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Herman Wertz and their daughter Herma with Isaac Wertz left Sunday morning on a motor trip through the east from 313 Second Street Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wertz
Second Street
Herma
Mr. Wertz
Isaac Wertz
East
Plans for Mary Katherine Carns and Woodrow Bockhaus
Engagement announced by Mrs F R Carns of 1534 Sixth Avenue SE and Mr and Mrs H W Bockhaus of 510 Fourteenth Street SE. The couple will wed at 3 p m on August 17 at the First Lutheran Church. Mary Katherine, a McKinley graduate, will marry Woodrow Bockhaus, also a McKinley alum who attended the University of Iowa. The engagement was shared at a tea hosted by Magdalene Carrs, with napkins bearing the couple's names and wedding date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Carns
Sixth Avenue
Mary Katherine
Woodrow Bockhaus
H. W. Bockhaus
Fourteenth Street
First Lutheran Church
Magdalene Carrs
Margaret Holcomb Names Bridal Party for July Wedding
Margaret Holcomb announces her bridal party for the July 23 wedding to Lester Lopata at St. John’s Episcopal church. Matron of honor is Mrs. R. W. Raymond. bridesmaids include Miss Mary Lopata Katharine Bothell Bonnie Meade and Arlene Zabertsky. Best man is Arthur Kouba. ushers William Carpenter Bill Blout and Ralph Raymond. flower girl Miss Joan Sliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Holcomb
Forest Drive
Lester Lopata
Walker
St. John's Episcopal Church
R. W. Raymond
Iowa City
Holcomb
Mary Lopata
Katharine Bothell
Bonnie Meade
Arlene Zabertsky
Center Point
Arthur Kouba
William Carpenter
Bill Blout
Central City
Ralph Raymond
Joan Sliss
Cedar Rapids
Merrill Smith
Linn Boulevard
Mesdames Holcomb
Angeline McCorkle
Robert Wagner
Robert Campbell
Charles Stroeppel
Reuben Burgfalk
Helen Frey
E. H. Clark
Chicago
McCorkle
Miss Holcomb
Award Honors To Girls at Camp Hitaga
Camp Hitaga hosts Council Fire Sunday with sunrise ceremony and sun ray formation. Camp Fire girls receive awards for camp craft with Charlotte Towner and others named. Ann Douglass earns trail maker honor. Red Cross completes junior first aid course. Fencing class led by Miss Peggy Boyer adds sport to week. A Dixie Feed event, Rainbow Cabin ceremony, canoe trip to Central City, corral of activities and gal lopin breakfasts mark the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitaga
Charlotte Towner
JoAnn Clark
Donnice Fisher
Janet Sullivan
Mary Kay O’brien
Dolores Lazio
Betty Corwin
Elin
Jane Lord
Mary Kay O' Eleanor Spangler
Joan Frohwein
Red Cross
Jerry
Janice Musve
Dixianne Sanford
Virginia Race
Janice Swab
Fern Newcomer
America
Camp Huaga
Peggy Boyer
Appleton
Wis
Dixie
Netahi
Rainbow Cabin
Central City
Mary Towne
Burlington
Thornton welcomes daughter Margene Rae in Waterloo
Mr and Mrs T G Thornton of Waterloo announce the birth of a daughter named Margene Rae born Sunday at St Frances hospital in Waterloo. Mrs Thornton is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Rahe of 866 Fourth Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Thornton
Waterloo
Margene Rae
St. Frances’ Hospital
Thornton
H. E. Rahe
Fourth Avenue SE
Cute Young Things and the restless home life
Ruth Millett critiques parents who treat children as toys in a growing family. She argues that such Cute Young Things expose kids to inconsistent affection, neglect, and unpredictable home life, pushing them toward steadier neighborhood homes for care and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mama
Daddy
Vantaas
Secu
Pat
Peg
Aunt Het Quips on Hiring Help and Household Strain
AUNT HET jokes that she could hire a girl to help, but the burden of watching work pile up at home is harder than doing it herself. The remark highlights practical attitudes toward domestic labor and independence.
Poor Telephone Voice Costing Job Opportunities
Gazette special writer Alicia Hart reports that executives judge applicants by telephone manner. A clumsy voice can doom interviews, while clear pronunciation and paced speech boost odds. Reading aloud daily and proper mouth positioning can improve telephone presence significantly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alicia Hart
Gazette
Ella Hungerford Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon Meeting
Thirteen members of the Ella Hungerford circle of the Kings Daughters gathered at Mrs. Harlow Robinson's home at 139 Thirty-fifth Street Drive SE for dessert and a planning session. They arrange a July 24 picnic supper at Ellis Park, led by Mrs. Hubert Shafer, with junior circle members Dawn Hanson and Patricia Robinson attending a two week King’s Daughters camp at Montrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Hungerford
The
King’s Daughters
Harlow Robinson
Thirty-fifth Street Drive
Ellis Park
Hubert Shafer
Dawn Hanson
Patricia Robinson
Montrose
Typographical Auxiliary Luncheon Honors Retiring Officers
Twelve members and three guests attended the luncheon at Lillich's tea room. Mesdames George Bradley, George Klumpar, Dewey Cummins, H. H. Hoadley and L. W. Spencer won prizes after cards were played.
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Lillich’s Tea Room
George Bradley
George Klumpar
Dewey Cummins
H. H. Hoadley
L. W. Spencer
Miss Minnie Roeder Arrives in City for Visit
Miss Minnie Roeder of New York City arrived Friday for a visit, staying with Mrs. John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paners
Minnie Roeder
New York Ciy
John
Red and White Washable Plaid Seersucker Summer Suit
A bright red and white washable plaid seersucker suit offers all purpose use for office wear and weekends. The jacket features rounded shoulders while the dress showcases a handkerchief gingham top, blending practicality with a lively, country style.
Mrs Rahe Ends Minnesota Trip After Three Weeks
Mrs. H. E. Rahe of 866 Fourth Avenue SE returned Sunday from a three week stay in St. Paul Minneapolis and Ossian. She attended the Eucharistic congress in Minneapolis and visited her sister Mrs Carl Swenson and family during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Rahe
Fourth Avenue SE
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ossian
Carl Swenson
Swenson
Miss Alice Street Visits Dixon Friends
Miss Alice Street of Dixon TL arrived Sunday evening to spend a few days with Mr and Mrs Paul K Dougan of 301 Fourteenth Street NE and other friends in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Street
Dixon
Paul K. Dougan
Fourteenth Street
City
Miss Mabel Koury Weds Pete Bojrab In St John Syrian Church
Miss Mabel Mary Koury daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Koury of 1405 Sixth Avenue SE formerly of Los Angeles California married Pete Bojrab son of David George Bojrab of Ft Wayne Indiana in a 730 p m ceremony at St John Syrian church Rev Thomas Abodeely officiated. Bride wore white brocaded silk with lace veil and Easter lilies in bouquet. Best man Fred Skaff of Charleston W V. matron of honor Mrs Mike Koury wore delphinium blue. The couple planned a wedding trip to Michigan and will reside in Ft Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Mary Koury
Joseph Koury
Sixth Avenue SE
Los Angeles
Calif
Pete Bojrab
David George Bojrab
Ft. Wayne
Ind
St. John’s Syrian Church
Thomas Abodeely
Geraldine Haddy
Mike Koury
Fish and Game Club Sings Aboard River Boat
The Linn County Fish and Game club sponsors an old fashioned sing at the Upper Palisades Tuesday evening after a hamburger supper. Guests board four boats at Charles J. Kosek’s invitation for a river sing featuring local singers led by Velma Minor and others. The event aims to start a series of similar song fests inviting public letters to 78 Sixteenth Avenue SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Fish and Game Club
Upper Palisades
Charles J. Kosek
Velma Minor
Louella Ebers
Helen Parsons
Marguerite
Frances
Marcella Roushar
John Gordon
Albert Smith
Joe Abraham
Harold Schofield
Fish and Game Club
Sixteenth Avenue SW
George Norman Wins First Prize in State Art Contest
George Norman an 18 year old June graduate of Franklin high school won first prize in a Des Moines art contest for state high school graduates. He received a five month scholarship to the Cumming Art school of Des Moines starting in September. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George C Norman of 2322 D avenue NE and is currently working a summer job in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Norman
Franklin High School
Des Moines
Cumming Art School
George C. Norman
D Avenue
Norman
Defend Shell Plant Against Attack by Tractor Tanks
About 77 Iowa reserve officers participated in a Sunday field exercise near Burlington simulating a mechanized assault on a shell loading plant defenses. Capt. Perry Mathews led tanks using 10 pickup scout cars while Maj. C. M. Buchanan commanded the defending squad, with umpires assessing tank destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Perry Mathews
C. M. Buchanan
Burlingtom
Burlington
John C. Lowry
Mathews
Ralph W. Yuill
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Yuill
Advice From Mary Manners
A train of boys trails Lucretia as she flirts with each one, encouraging declarations of love. Her behavior is unfair, for she pretends favor to all. She should be impersonal with everyone or select one person as her special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia
Dear Miss Manners Advice Letters on Love and Drinking
A reader asks how to handle a boyfriend who drinks heavily and cites his father’s history. Miss Manners says he could quit if desired, blames him for being self centered, and suggests seeking a trustworthy partner instead. Another letter asks about a married man pursuing a relationship, with Miss Manners advising to end it and move on to someone worthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maners
Miss Manners
Cadet Balloons Carried Notes, Not Aiming For Targets
Fort Sheridan reports R O T C cadets from the University of Illinois and Michigan State College failed to hit balloons in anti aircraft practice. Col. C A Chapman says the cadets attached notes to balloons intended for lovely ladies nearby, seeking contact with lonely R O T C cadets at Fort Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sheridan
University of Illinois
Michigan State College
Col
C. A. Chapman
Fort Sheri
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Graham Dodds
Katherine West
MacKay
Alabama
Heisermans
Montieur Phote
Smiths
Garden Club
John F. Millers
J. F. Halpins
Wisconsin
Mrs. Harry
Johnson
Afflerbaughs
Mrs. O. C. Delong
R. I. Woman's Club
WERTZ
Lasswell
Mary K. Carns
Camp Hitaga
Mrs. Thornton
Ruth Millett
Helen O'Connell
Jimmy Dorsey
Mrs. Rahe
Minnesota
Miss Alice Street
Miss Koury
Ing
Sergt
Earl Bigler
349Th Infantry
Charles Obye
Obye
Pleasant Lawn School
Mary Manners
Steve
Ed Nurito
Farm Dairies
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