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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1940

Page

9

Carey Captures Cedar Rapids Country Club Title in Final

Miss Kathleen Carey defeated Miss Betty Neuzil 7 and 5 to win the Cedar Rapids Country club women's golf tournament for the second consecutive year. Carey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Carey of 2317 Grande avenue SE. Neuzil is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Neuzil of 2343 Grande avenue SE.

Kathleen Carey Betty Neuzil Cedar Rapids Country Club Miss Carey Miss Neuzil E. J. Carey Grande Avenue W. J. Neuzil

Local Girls In Pageant At Lookout In Montrose

Camp Lookout in Montrose hosts the fourth pageant of the season at 3 pm titled A Girl Who Knew How To Be A Friend. Cedar Rapids girls Eleanor Miller Patricia Robinson lead cast members as Naomi Arapha with others as reapers.

Camp Lookout King’s Daughters Montrose Iowa Eleanor Miller Naomi Patricia Robinson Arapha Betty van de Walker Marilyn Mills Peggy Plock Hildred Ann Miller Muriel Burnell Connie Wetherton Kathryn Roberts Doris Kahler Marigene Gossett Cedar Rapids Eleanor Mitter Muriel Margaret Burnell

Annual Iowa City events and university programs listed

Second soap box derby in Iowa City at River Side Drive Hill 2 pm. Wingless Victory at University Theater 8 pm through Friday. T. Z. Koo lecture 8 pm Union Campus. Comanche birthday party Clinton and various local arts and sports events listed in Cedar Falls Maquoketa Dubuque.

Iowa City Riverside Drive Cedar Falls Marshalltown Iowa H. J Allard City University Theater Senate Chamber of Old Capitol Clyde Brown Clinton Iowa State Teachers College T. Z. Koo Union Maquoketa

Advice from Mary Manners

Ray and Mary face barriers to marriage due to ailing parents. Ray cares for his mother while Mary needs her salary to help her father’s limited income. They once spoke of a future home but now avoid the topic, leaving innocent victims to a tragedy of circumstance without blame.

Veryone Ray Mary

Second Wife Dear Miss Manners

A reader asks about being a second wife and fearing her husband still loves his first wife. The columnist advises that past love does not limit present affection and urges the wife to smile and value the chance to brighten her husband’s life.

Miss Manners

Old Maid Speaks Dear Miss Manners Letter

A reader identifies as an old maid enjoying independence and quiet freedom in daily life. The Miss Manners advisor responds, noting many women share the sentiment and urging not to trade a pleasant life for marriage under worry and uncertain romance.

Miss Manners L. A

Miss Beadle Given Prenuptial Courtesy

Miss Josephine Beadle, August bride elect of William Bell of Earlville, was honored at a Friday garden party and miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. E. L. Kimberling at 1705 Fifth Avenue SE. Fifty guests attended as Miss Kathleen Check and Miss Ruth Hemmer performed violin pieces and Mrs. Michael M. Tristan sang a set.

Josephine Beadle William Bell Earlville E. L. Kimberling Fifth Avenue SE Kathleen Check Ruth Hemmer Michael M. Tristan

Ladies Day at Kenmore Course Tuesday at 8:30

The Kenmore golf club social committee announces Tuesdays as Ladies Day with play starting 830 am. Hostesses rotate weekly, two chosen each week, with luncheon available at noon. Plans include a future ladies tournament later in the season. Harvest Home festival set for August 8 at St Patrick's school grounds.

Kenmore Golf Course Kenmore Golf Club Kenmore John Heins Richard Jones Rosary Society The St. Patrick’s Church Felix Simkavitz Harry Teahen J. G. Griffin Ralph Sedlacek Joe Pfiffener Dorothy Stark St. Patrick’s School

Miss Dvorak Feted by Two Hostesses in Shower

Mrs Frank Naibert and Miss Hilma Hanson hosted a Thursday evening shower at 410 Eighth Avenue SW for Miss Emilie Dvorak of 514 Indian Road SE. Her fiancé Weldon Klug is set to wed July 28. Bingo provided entertainment with guests from Luzerne Blairstown and Newall among others.

Frank Naibert Hilma Hanson Naibert Eighth Avenue Emilie Dvorak Indian Road SE Weldon Klug Bingo Frances Dvorak Luzerne John Prchal Blairstown Richard Stien Newall Gusty Dvorak Ruby Ries Martha Lagos Helen Bys Bob Correl John Lagos Bill Radeke Jerry Fottral Clyde J. Markham Jerry Wishniewsky Frank Naibert, Jr Joy Latting Mount Auburn Raymond Baker Vinton A. J. Stokes Fifth Avenue Stewart V. Dew Mr. Latting Vinton Hybrid Corn Company

Callenders and Porters Head to Edgewater Lodge

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Callender and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard A. Porter left for three weeks at Edgewater lodge on Cross lake Minnesota. Also traveling were Mr. L. J. Klassen and family visiting his mother and relatives in the city. Mrs. Anna Marvis hosted a birthday dinner for her mother Mrs. Obed Bean with guests including the Lybargers Charter and Bean families.

E. B. Callender Fifth Avenue SE Leonard A. Porter Magnus Edgewater Lodge Cross Lake Minn L. J. Klassen Chicago Diane Connie Mr. Klassen J. P. Klassen Fourth Avenue Anna Marvis Fourth Avenue SW Obed Bean A. G. Charter Clyde Lybarger Charter Nick Anderson Bean Floy Landers Mrs. C. L. Clark Third Street

Camp Hitaga Closes Week With Gypsy Themed Council Fire

Camp Hitaga ends a week of outdoor activity with a vagabond gypsy theme social a moonlit dance and a council fire. Girls receive period honors and awards for camp craft as Agarth Shabonda and fifth period units list numerous campers by name and hometowns across Iowa and nearby states.

Hitaga Council Neidlinger Mammy Moon

Federation Backs A A U W Refugee Home Plan

Mrs. Carl W. Reed of Cresco announces that the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs will offer full support to the Iowa branch of the American Association of University Women. Miss Ethyl E. Martin of Iowa City, president of the A A U W of Iowa, appreciates the backing. Plans for refugee work proceed across the state.

Carl W. Reed Cresco Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Federation Club Women of Iowa Iowa American Association of University Women Ethyl E. Martin Iowa City

Geraldine Robinson Honored At Party

Geraldine Robinson was honored at a party hosted by Mrs. Chester N Affeldt and Miss Jane Rice amid plans for her August 3 marriage to George Harmer Jr. Guests, bridge prizes, and a list of attendees mark the Cedar Rapids social event. Weekend visitors and local birthday celebrations follow with travel plans to lakes in Michigan and trips to New Mexico and Vinton.

Geraldine Robinson George Harmer, Jr Chester N Affeldt Jane Rice Rice Helen Kroulik William Valentine Jeanne Russett Ruth E. Waterman Jane Sigmund Mary Robert Biba Madison, Wis Karen Donald M Leonard Windemeere Biba Cedar Rapids B. F. Hardy Cottage Central City Tom Menary Fred Ingram Fred Hillmer Ll. G. Stasing G. Fieseler W. J Fieseler C. R. Melsa P. A. Norberg Jean Norberg

Hearing Society Picnic Scheduled for Thursday

The Cedar Rapids Society for the Hard of Hearing social committee plans a Thursday picnic. Dinner is at 5 30 p m near the duck pond at Ellis Park. Members should bring their usual picnic items.

The Cedar Rapids

Court meets at Trinity Church to sew for Gay House

The Court of So Ca Fi Camp Fire older girls unit met at Trinity Methodist church on Thursday to make pillow covers for Gay House at Camp Huaga. Committee members included Maxine Surry Joan Berger Muriel Lowe and Margaret Hesser. Ardyce Woddsle is leader with Betty Jean Jirsa Nadine Morris Betty Jean Ensign Janet Dennis and Virginia Harover present.

Camp Fire Trinity Methodist Church Camp Huaga Maxine Surry Joan Berger Muriel Lowe Margaret Hesser Ardyce Woodside Betty Jean Jirsa Nadine Morris Betty Jean Ensign Janet Dennis Virginia Harover

Committees Named for Mount Mercy Alumnae Lawn Party

Mount Mercy Academy to host an alumnae lawn party on Thursday with committees named by Mrs. Robert Nelson. Geraldine Rabe leads the ticket committee with a list of members. Madellon Quass chairs arrangements. refreshment, candy, donation, publicity and serving groups named with multiple assistants.

Mount Mercy Robert Nelson Mount Mercy Academy Geraldine Rabe Charlotte Hubbard Bette Giblin Mildred Gorman Dorothy Frambach Marion Plunkett Maxine Lefebvre Marie Sullivan Mary Wall Madge Millen Betty McGuire Dorothea Foster Dorothy Wagner Betty Newcomb Betty Fitzgerald Lucile Funkey Margaret Ann Hogan Madellon Quass Mary Elizabeth Hiegel Margaret O'Brien Mary Frances Husak Mary Nick Olson Maxine Kinley Esther Rahe Agnes Dusek Miss Marie Hoffman Genevieve Birchard Delores Fagan Marion Grant Martha Hubbard Catherine Carroll Janice Mealey Ed Ward Edina Donahue Delores Trierweiler Helen Hanley Jean Whalen Mary Masterson June Masterson A. N., Nase Richard Long Regis Day

Parties In Mt. Vernon for Guests

Mrs Richard Baker of New York City visits Mt Vernon as a guest of her mother Mrs Jessie Coleman and receives multiple courteous entertainments including luncheons and dinners hosted by local residents. Guests from out of town include Mrs C S Miller, Tipton and Mrs Della Davidson, New York City.

Gazette Mount Vernon Richard Baker New York City Jessie Coleman Lloyd McCutcheon Mary Jean Alexander Alice Betts Baker C A Barceon Wayne Wentner Berkley Calif Fred Travis Tom Johnson Oak Park Neil Swanson Solon Littell James Watson Howard Johnston Palisades Lodge J. B. Eyestone Dorothy Fisher Gladys Federson Clarence

Engagement Of Virginia May Wild Announced

Mr and Mrs John A Wild announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia May Wild to Donald R DeVault son of Mr and Mrs R H DeVault of Bloomfield The announcement was made at a party Friday evening at the Wild home with friends present and garden decorations noted Also planned is the upcoming August marriage.

Frank M. Davis Ellis Boulevard Arthur Alt, Jr Waterloo Betty Ellsworth Lancaster Davis Alt Orpheum Theater Kenneth Jordan Central City Fern John Harris Cedar Rapids Anamosa James Liston Arlene Jordan Harris John A Wild Seventh Avenue Marion Virginia May Wild Donald R DeVault R. H DeVault Bloomfield Bernice Palmer Springville Ruth Nelson Mildred Stevens Ruth Lange Dorothy Dee Vault

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Carl Dueser Lookout Fern Jordan Mary Manners Bride Cete Shampen Et BP Shampes Set Kab Stanty Tore Cormer 2Nd Ave Old Maid Kenmore Course Epsilon Sigma Alpha “Sorority Kenmore Club Minerva Terwilliger Harriette McCulloch Ruth White Arlene Heath Bernadine Wurzbacher Donna Hersh J. Stuart McQuiston Dr. McQuiston Howard White Williard Heath Don McCulloch Bill Seaton Howard Cerny William Cox Miss Dvorak Edgewater L. J. Klassens Iere Mrs. Bean Fairyland Agatth Aponita Marriet Barnes Ursula Dawson Mary Denton Jean Douglass Postville Sue Ellis Isabel Frankel Marilyn Henry Shellsburg Teddy Hinckley Laura Holmes Nancy Jones Virginia Mansfield Patricia Morehead Janet Ohlman Betty Orton Joanne Paulsen Onslow Margaret Randall Phyllis Ritenour Sharon Sealy Barbara Smith Jane Stuntz Nashville A.A.U.W Refugee Project Bibas IRS D. M. Leonard Wickham Twins Raymond Wickham Twelfth Avenue SE Gerald Jean Lois and Louise Fields Jean Fields Erelyn Fields Judith Ann Teddy Pettit Lakes Michigan A. J. Mallon First Avenue W. L. Fahey Maplewood Drive the Lakes Elizabeth Hiegel A Avenue Otto Krumbholz New Mexico Tenth Street Barbara Aileen Dale Wayne Mr. Krumbholz Rolland Krumbholz Mason City Espanola Minnesota Myrtle Fisher Elmer Fisher Third Avenue SE Earl Wasson Jean Schultz Tulsa Oklahoma Fred E. Collard Park Avenue SE Wasson Oskaloosa Hearing Society Mt. Mercy Lawn Party Betty French Robert L. Savage Seventeenth Street Walter J. French Eighteenth Street Mt. Vernon Haldy Cottage Newman Business and Professional Womens Club Bever Park Edna Wilson Youth Temperance Council Trinite Methodist Church Palisades Mercy Alumnae Mercy Hospital Roosevelt Hotel Loretta Howe Dial
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