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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1939

Page

4

Vacationists Return To City After Trips

Cedar Rapids welcomes back residents from trips to Missouri Okoboji Spirit lakes Chicago Calmar and California. George and Hazel Laird host their son Donald Laird and Bonnie Lou while W Craven Shuttleworth and daughter Ann return from Chicago. Ray Ashlock and daughter Annette visit Calmar with Barbara Beck and David Beck join Klatt family. Muriel Lowe returns from a five week stay including a U C L A conference and San Francisco worlds fair.

Cedar Rapids George Laird Vernon Drive Missouri Okoboji Spirit Lakes Laird Donald Laird St. Joseph West Coast Iowa Lake Resorts Chicago Bonnie Lou W. Craven Shuttleworth Second Avenue SE Ann Ray Ashlock First Avenue E Annette Calmar Beck David Beck Klatt Muriel Lowe G. H. Lowe Blake Boulevard San Francisco

Luncheon Hosted for Syracuse Visitor in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Roswell H. Pickford of 357 Forest drive SE hosted a Monday luncheon at her home. The gathering complimented Mrs. Henry M. Files of Syracuse New York, formerly of Cedar Rapids, who is visiting, and noted Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer and her daughters Mary and Susan will soon depart for a visit in the East.

Roswell H. Pickford Forest Drive Enry M. Files Syracuse N. Y Cedar Rapids van Vechten Shaffer Mary Susan

Miss Bennett Guests Then Trains To Camp Huaga

Miss Joan Bennett of Des Moines visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs H L Morehead 359 Sixteenth Street SE and Monday departed with Patricia Nellie Morehead for Camp Huaga near Troy Mills. They will stay two weeks.

Joan Bennett Des Moines H. L. Morehead Sixteenth Street Patricia Nelie Morehead Camp Huaga Troy Mills

Yuill Guest from Montana Visits Mrs George Yuill

Mrs. George Yuill of 1916 Second Avenue SE hosts her son Ralph W. Yuill for the summer. He recently spent time in Montana and is staying with his mother.

Ralph Yuill George Yuill Second Avenue SE Ralph W. Yuill Montana

Kohl Family Plans Week at Clear Lake

Mr and Mrs Otto A Kohl of 1730 Third Avenue SE and their son Otto Jr with their niece Barbara Brown of Des Moines will leave Tuesday morning to spend a week at Clear Lake.

Otto A. Kohl Third Avenue SE Otto, Jr Barbara Brown Des Moines Clear Lake

Sisters Arrive to Stay with Montooth Family

Mrs. Montooth welcomes her sisters Miss Carrie Evans of Philadelphia and Miss Ida Evans of Pittsburgh arriving Sunday for a two week visit at the C. S. Montooth home located at 2610 Grande avenue SE.

C. S. Montooth Grande Avenue

Chi Omega to Host Park Picture Night Tuesday

The active and alumnae chapters of Chi Omega plan a group photo at Bever Park Tuesday at 6 p.m. Members should bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own table service.

Chi Omega Sorority Bever Park

Mrs Esther Olmsted Hosts Ames Visitors

Miss Esther Olmsted of 1258 Second Avenue SE entertains as guests Mr and Mrs Lewis Olmsted of Ames for several days as a social visit.

Lewis Olmsteds Miss Esther Olmsted Esther Olmsted Second Avenue SE Mrs. Lewis Olmsted Ames

Sweikert Home Hosts McGinleys From Hannibal Mo

Mr and Mrs William Sweikert welcome as guests their nephew Merle McGinley his wife and daughters Marjorie Glena and Doris of Hannibal Missouri staying several days at 1837 Daniels Street NE.

William Sweikert Daniels Street Mr. Sweikert Merle McGinley McGinley Marjorie Glenadine Doris Hannibal, Mo

Three Misses Return After Lake Okoboji Visit

Misses Faye Toure Lillian Balik and Elsie Leigh return from a weeklong stay at Lake Okoboji. They were away enjoying leisure time and have resumed daily routines.

Faye Toure Lillian Balik Elsie Leigh Lake Okoboji

Wilma Cooley Weds Frank H. Lee in Fairfield Nuptials

Wilma Cooley daughter of C. S. and Mrs. Cooley of 518 Seventeenth Street SE married Frank H. Lee of Fairfield in a Sunday ceremony at the bride’s home. The single ring service was conducted by Rev. W. A. Montgomery with 28 guests. The couple will reside at 501 West Washington Street, Fairfield, after August 1.

Wilma Cooley C. S. Cooley Seventeenth Street Frank H. Lee Fairfield W. A. Montgomery Floyd Keltner Northeast Missouri State Teachers College Kirksville Iowa State College Cedar Rapids Lee George Lee Harry O. Crow Clothing Company West Washington Street Jimmy Helen Carl R. B. Parks W. D. Sherwood Gerald Sherwood Milton L. R. Cooley Quincy, Ill F. D. Cooley Martha Shirley Virginia Webster Groves

Wachal Family Dinner Honors Walter and Bert McDowell

Mr and Mrs J F Wachal of Walker hosted dinner and supper Sunday in honor of their son Walter G Wachal and Mrs Bert McDowell of Cedar Rapids. Walter Wachal and Mrs McDowell celebrated their seventh and eighth anniversaries respectively with relatives present.

J. F. Wachal Walker Walter G. Wachal Bert McDoweLl Cedar Rapids Walter Wachal McDowell Douglas Wachal Shirley Lorraine McDowell Rex Webber Billy Edna Alma George Machacek N. F. May Mabel Mary

Mrs. Mikesell and daughter return from Midwest trip

Mrs. R. A. Mikesell and her daughter La Vertia completed a motor tour through Illinois and Indiana returning home. They visited friends in Fort Wayne and spent a short time in Gary before resuming home duties.

R. A. Mikesell la Vertia Illinois Indiana Fort Wayne Ind Gary

Gamma Phi Beta Meeting Set in Marion

Gamma Phi Beta alumnae will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. at 1117 Twelfth Street in Marion. All active and alumna members are asked to attend.

Gamma Phi Beta D. J. Litchfield Twelfth Street Marion

Local Shower Honors Mrs. Carl Van Antwerp

Mrs. Harry Cook and Mrs. Harry Van Antwerp hosted a miscellaneous shower Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Carl Van Antwerp, previously Prudence Boxwell before her July 1 marriage. Attendants included Mrs. John Boxwell of Mount Vernon, Mrs. Laura Lacock of Springville, Miss Rhoda Boxwell of Martelle, Mrs. Curtis Bickel and Curtis John McDonough of Anamosa, Mrs. Anna Schooley of Paralta, and Cedar Rapids residents Mrs. Vern Baldwin, Mrs. Lisle Andrews, Mrs. Ralph Van Antwerp, Mrs. Frank Van Antwerp, and Miss Ruby Boxwell.

van Antwerp Harry Cook Harry van Antwerp Carl van Antwerp Prudence Boxwell John Boxwell Mount Vernon Laura Lacock Springville Rhoda Boxwell Martelle Curtis Bickel Curtis John McDonough Anamosa Anna Schooley Paralta

Weekend at Cedar Falls

Miss Caroline Pangburn of 1416 Third Avenue SE and Mrs. A. A. Couser of 1418 Third Avenue SE spent the weekend at the Couser cottage at Cedar Falls.

Cedar Falls Caroline Pangburn Third Avenue SE A. A. Couser Couser

Dorothy Hasek to Wed Edward Krsek in Aug

Mrs. Mary Hasek of 12 Fourth Street SW announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Dorothy to Edward J. Krsek of Fairfax son of Mr and Mrs James Krsek of Fairfax. The wedding is set for August 16 at the First United Presbyterian church. Miss Hasek is a Grant High School Cedar Rapids Business College graduate. Mr. Krsek attended Kellogg High School Battle Creek Michigan. The bride elect works for the Wapsie Valley creamery and Mr. Krsek is a farmer.

Mary Hasek Fourth Street Dorothy Edward J. Krsek Fairfax James Krsek First United Presbyterian Church Miss Hasek Grant High School Cedar Rapids Business College Krsek Kellogg High School Battle Creek Mich Wapsie Valley Creamery

Eleanor Taylor To Give Organ Recital

Eleanor Taylor, Coe College organist, will give the fifth summer organ recital Monday at 7 30 P M in First Presbyterian Church. Public invited. Program includes Symphony No 2 Pastorale Finale Clouds Ceign Prelude on A Mighty Fortress and Bohm La Concertina.

Eleanor Taylor Coe College First Presbyterian Church Faulkes Wececereresers

Towel shower honors Miss Irene Besta at Lockwood home

Mrs H B Brown and Mrs Paul Lockwood hosted a towel shower at the Lockwood residence 1429 Fifth avenue SE Friday night for Miss Irene Besta. The couple Harry Brown Jr and Irene Besta are to wed Thursday. Court whist awarded prizes to Miss Besta and Mrs Louis J Besta with Lucille Besta Dorothy Jandik Clarice Konzen and Mesdames Vic Frink Lawrence Benesh Everett Bowen and Louis Besta among the guests.

H. B. Brown Paul Lockwood Lockwood Fifth Avenue SE Irene Besta Harry Brown, Jr Miss Besta Louis J. Besta Lucille Besta Dorothy Jandik Clarice Konzen Vic Frink Lawrence Benesh Everett Bowen Louis Besta

Honor Miss Kettering at Wiener Roast Event

A group of 22 youths gathered at the Ellis park river pavilion Friday evening for a wiener roast honoring Miss Elea nor Kettering of Burbank California visiting her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Raymond H Shunk 2046 First Avenue East.

Ellis Park River Pavilion Eleanor Kettering Burbank Calif Raymond H. Shunk First Avenue E

C E Nelsons Return From Eastern Trip

Mr and Mrs C E Nelson of 1526 Washington avenue SE returned after two weeks in the east visiting son F E Nelson and family of Rahway New Jersey and attending the New York world s fair.

C. E. Nelson Washington Avenue East F. E. Nelson Rahway N. J

Birthday party honors Hodges daughters

Mrs. Robert Hodges at 804 Second Avenue SW hosted a Saturday party for her daughters Beverly Ann and Marlene Joy in celebration of their birthdays. Marlene Joy turned one on July 16 and Beverly Ann will turn six on July 25. Guests included Karen Erickson Harvey and Betty Goodenough Carl and Lillian Centers John Cleator Glenn and William Travis and Phyllis and Doris McCauley. Games were played and refreshments served.

Robert Hodges Second Avenue SW Beverly Ann Marlene Joy Karen Erickson Harvey Betty Goodenough Carl Lillian Centers John Cleator Glenn William Travis Phyllis Doris McCauley

Orchestra Picnic Brings 150 To Ellis Park Event

The Hawaiian Serenaders of Cedar Rapids and the Jelly Juniors of Luzerne attended an Ellis Park picnic Sunday with friends and families. Sponsored by instructors Lorre Mroland and Arlene Englend, the event featured afternoon meals, a massed group, solos, duets, and trios.

Cedar Rapids Luzerne Ellis Park Lorre Mroland Arlene Englend

Memory and words in a stubborn family tale

A line from a reminiscence contrasts memory of marital harsh words. The speaker notes Cousin Joe recalls every cross word his wife spoke, while his own harsher phrases are forgotten. The quote highlights selective memory within an family conversation.

Joe

Camp Fire Ceremony Ends Fourth Period At Camp Huaga

At Camp Huaga near Troy Mills Sunday night the fourth period camp gathered for a council fire. Color guards formed a circle as campers received honors and sang. awards covered nature, crafts, campcraft, swimming, riding, health, and handcraft while readings and performances highlighted the closing of the period.

Council Camp Huaga Troy Mills

Miscelaneous shower honors Miss Lucille Anderson

Mrs Edward Stastny hosted a home shower at 922 Ninth Street SE on Thursday night for Miss Lucille Anderson who will marry Aug 6 to Godfrey Plotz. Guests included Mrs Oren Boyd Ethel Moore Theola Bessie Plotz Lester Shulista Patty Lou Louise Bredl Joe Nemec Connie Joe Clarence Paulson Rose Koach Bertha Anderson Fred Plotz Theresa Bredl Connie and Jackie Leo Smejka Leo Bobbie Frank Cach Frank Krall Frankie George Stanley Stastny Walter Pose Mayme Krall Bernice Ann Stastny and Godfrey Platz. Gifts were given and refreshments served.

Edward Stastny Ninth Street SE Lucille Anderson Godfrey Plotz Oren Boyd Ethel Moore Theola Bessie Plotz Lester Shulista Patty Lou Louise Bredl Joe Nemec Connie Joe Clarence Paulson Rose Koach Bertha Anderson Fred Plotz Theresa Bredl Connie Jackie Leo Smejka Leo Bobbie Frank Cach Frank Krall Frankie George Stanley Stastny Walter Pose Mayme Krall Bernice Ann Stastny Godfrey Platz Anderson Stastny Boyd Cach Krall

Mrs Dye Returns From Midland Visit

Mrs. C. F. Dye of 912 Center Point road NE returned from Midland Michigan where she had been visiting her niece Mrs. A J Potter and their son.

C. F. Dye Center Point Road Midland Mich A. J. Pot Mr. Potter

Luncheon Honors Coe College Guests in Marion

A summer college reunion luncheon was hosted by Miss Lois Lockwood of Marion. Guests included Betty Buckingham Oak Park Ill Betty Jane Levien Wyoming Ida Mae Carlson Oelwein visiting Marion and Cedar Rapids. The honorees are Coe College students.

Lois Lockwood Marion Betty Buckingham Oak Park Ill Marjorie Deacon Betty Jane Levien Wyoming Ida Mae Carlson Oelwein Cedar Rapids Coe Miss Lockwood Miss Deacon Jane Fuhrmeister Virginia Kellogg Elizabeth Smith

Mrs Millikan Honored Guests At Bever Park Picnic

Mrs C D Shimerda entertained for Mrs B B Millikan of Shawnee Oklahoma with Mr Millikan and Douglas and Donna Marie. Bridge prizes went to Mrs J O Miller Mrs W O Shellquist and Mrs Glenn Wolford. A Bever Park picnic followed with many relatives and friends from Marion Slaton Arlington Heights and Chicago bound for home Friday.

C. D. Shimerda D Avenue NE B. B. Millikan Shawnee, Okla Millikan Douglas Donna Marie Ruby Seysler J. O. Miller W. O. Shellquist Glenn Wolford G. W. Lowe W. Kramer James Paul Marion Bever Park Carol Ann Darlene Wendell Kramer Marilyn Karen Lee Jay Davidson Folz Slaton, Minn

Marilyn Rose Svec Birthday Celebration Details

Mrs. George Svec hosted at Bever Park for the fifth birthday of daughter Marilyn Rose. Guests enjoyed park zoo tour, games, and a long pink and green decorated table with a large birthday cake. refreshments were served by...

George Svec Second Street Bever Park Marilyn Rose Park Zoo

Svecs Host With Helpers And Wide Guest List

Mr and Mrs Svec with Mrs J M Lana Mrs J Svec Mrs Frank Zahradnik Miss Irma Zahradnik and Mr and Mrs W Lana attend a gathering. Guests include Colin Armon Beverly Barta Betty Novak Joan Rorick Duane Downer Gloria Paula Arnold Langer Joyce Elaine Heral Donald Holmes Barbara Ann Womacka Frankie Sopousek and many others.

Svec J. M. Lana J. Svec Frank Zahradnik Irma Zahradnik W. Lana Colin and Eunice Armon Beverly Barta Betty Jimmy Novak Joan Rorick Duane Downer Gloria Paula Arnold Langer Joyce Elaine Heral Donald Holmes Barbara Ann Womacka Frankie Sopousek Larry Klima Barbara

Hartman Family Plan Philadelphia Visit With Granddaughter

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hartman of 335 Eleventh Street SW and their granddaughter Miss Joan Koehler left Saturday to spend two or three weeks visiting Hartman relatives in Philadelphia and in the New York area.

J. W. Hartman Eleventh Street Joan Koehler Mr. Hartman Philadelphia New York

Landenberger Duo Undertakes Westward Trip

Dr and Mrs J C Landenberger of 367 Woodland Drive SE depart for two weeks in the west visiting Colorado Springs and Yellowstone National Park.

J. C. Landenberger Woodland Drive Colorado Springs Yellowstone National Par

Picnic at Wapsipinicon Park Highlights Cedar Rapids Firm

Forty Cedar Rapids Pump and Supply workers and families attended the annual picnic at Wapsipinicon State Park in Anamosa. A featured event was a softball game between the office and warehouse crews, drawing afternoon interest.

Cedar Rapids

Stouts Tour Keokuk and Tucson Visit

Dr. and Mrs. C. A. Stout and granddaughter Susan Brown drove to Keokuk Saturday. Susan and Miss Mary Eleanor Stout then left for Tucson, Arizona, where Miss Stout will stay two weeks while Susan remains with her mother Mrs. Bill Brown.

C. A. Stout Susan Brown Keokuk Susan Stouts Mary Eleanor Stout Tucson Ariz Miss Stout Bill Brown

Waterloo Couple Married at Trinity Methodist

Announcement of the marriage between Mrs. Gertrude Wright and Arch Baker, residents of Waterloo, conducted Saturday at 6 p.m. by Rev. Elton D. Wells at Trinity Methodist Church. The ceremony was attended by immediate families and a few friends. The couple will reside in Waterloo.

Gertrude Wright Arch Baker Waterloo Trinity Methodist Church Elton D. Wells

Community House Service Club Picnic Date Change

The picnic date for the Service club of the Community House is moved from Tuesday to Wednesday at 12 noon. It will be held at the duck pond in Ellis Park. Members should bring a covered dish their own sandwiches and table service.

Service Club Duck Pond Ellis Park

Idle family Fourth Reunion Held At Scott's Grove

The fourth annual Irvin Idle family reunion took place July 16 at Scott's Grove east of Iowa City with thirty eight attendees present. Officers were elected for 1940.

Irvin Idle Scott’s Grove Iowa City

Reunion Held For Berry Holtenbeck Wolf Club

Mrs James F Berry of Muscatine presided at the reunion with Mrs Florence Holl enbeck of Cedar Rapids as vice president and Mrs Howard Wolf of West Liberty as secretary treasurer. Attendees included William Idle age 77 and Harlan John Harvey seven months both of Letts the oldest and youngest present. Next year the reunion will meet the third Sunday in July at Scotts Grove.

James F. Berry Muscatine Florence Hollenbeck Cedar Rapids Howard Wolf West Liberty William Idle Harlan John Harvey Letts Scott's Grove

Talbott to Wed Galyn Peterson in August

Metropolis Supply company staff hosted a blue and white dinner shower for Miss Ruth Talbott at Upper Palisades. She will marry Galyn Peterson on August 6. gifts were presented to Talbott. Guests included Mesdames Dora King Vera Toft Betty Isett Mary Mulvahill Bessie Jones Myrtle Howe Ethel Legg Neda Anderson and Misses Kathryn Bibby Dorothy Swann Eleanora Berger Jane Ball Helen Giltrap.

Metropolitan Supply Company Upper Palisades Ruth Talbott Galyn Peterson Miss Talbott Dora King Vera Toft Betty Isett Mary Mulvahill Bessie Jones Myrtle Howe Ethel Legg Neda Anderson Kathryn Bibby Dorothy Swann Eleanora Berger Jane Ball Helen Giltrap

Shaffer Family Visits Don Shaffer at Mitchell Club

Mr and Mrs A L Shaffer and their son Buddy returned from Spirit Lake and Worthington Minn where they visited their son Don Shaffer a pitcher for the Mitchell S D baseball club.

A. L. Shaffer Hinkley Avenue Buddy Spirit Lake Worthington, Minn Don Shaffer Mitchell, S. D

Miss Stourac Returns From West Coast Vacation

Miss Ruth Stourac returns home to 43 Twenty first avenue SW after a month in Hollywood as guest of Mr and Mrs Ed Berry and Miss Lillian Parkan. She visited Boulder Dam Grand Canyon and Tia Juana en route.

Ruth Stourac Twentyfirst Avenue Hollywood Ed Berry Fairfax Lillian Parkan Cedar Rapids Miss Stourac Boulderdam Grand Canyon Tia Juana

Melody Camp Guests Attend Vinton District Convention

Members of Melody Camp drill team R. N. A. were guests of the hostess camp at a recent district convention in Vinton. The group performed a drill and conducted a memorial service. A banquet followed at Mabel's Tea Room.

Melody Camp Vinton Mabel

Mrs Twohig Visits Cedar Rapids With Breidert Brothers

Mrs J A Twohig of Perry New York is spending a few weeks in Cedar Rapids with her brothers George H Breidert and W E Breidert.

J. A. Twohig Perry, N. Y Cedar Rapids Brothers George H. and W. E. Breidert

Townsend Members To Hear Col Ralph Horton

Col Ralph D Horton former Tennessee lawyer and Townsend national legislative bureau member will speak at the Cedar Rapids Townsend club meeting Monday at 730 p m in the Daniels park pavilion Horton attended the Townsend national convention in Indianapolis and has lectured in southern Illinois He joined the Townsend plan in 1933 and served in the lecture department until January when he was sent to Washington as a member of the legislative bureau

Ralph D. Horton Tennessee Townsend National Legislative Bureau Cedar Rapids Daniels Park Col Horton Indianapolis Ind Illinois Washington Legislative Bureau

Picnic Draws 1880 for Penick and Ford Employees

Federal Labor union No. 18619 members and Penick and Ford workers plus families gathered at Cou Falls for a Sunday picnic. 1880 attended the morning event with races and prizes. 3000 later joined for dancing as a Bohemian band played in the pavilion.

Penick and Ford Company Cou Falls T. Thompson C. Struve G. Chipley J. Hollister E. Minor W. L. Baldwin R. Renshaw D. Gray J. Weltz

DeWitt Couple's Son Search Underway in Windsor

Police in Windsor Ontario with Ottawa authorities search for William White a 45 year old man linked to a DeWitt Michigan family He left his wife and parents May 27 after saying he would return to work in Detroit He was last seen in Ottawa and his wife had not heard from him for weeks.

Windsor Ont Ottawa William White DeWitt Detroit White

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