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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1940

Page

14

Doris Woolwine Weds Michel Stuhlsatz in Candlelight Home Ceremony

Doris Woolwine daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy Woolwine 821 Seventh Street SW and Michel Stuhlsatz son of Mr and Mrs J Stuhlsatz Ames were united in marriage Sunday evening at the bride’s parents home. Rev E Linkletter presided. The bride wore blue chiffon and a colonial bouquet. Attendants wore dusty rose and pink bouquets. Attending groom was Blaine Stuhlsatz of Chicago with music by Mrs Jack Nelson. Out of town guests included Vanita Stuhlsatz Ames Blaine Stuhlsatz Chicago and families from Davenport Dysart Dysart and Jefferson.

Doris Woolwine Percy Woolwine Seventh Street Michel Stuhlsatz J. Stuhlsatz Ames E Linkletter Second Christian Church W. R. Shepard Stuhlsitz Blaine Chicago Jack Nelson Vanita Stuhlsatz Blaine Stuhlsatz Mroo Frank Remington Davenport Stanley Schreiber Dysart Verl Bryant Jerrianne Harry Woolwiner Jefferson

Miss Dolores Ament Feted At Shower

Miss Dolores Ament is honored at a miscellaneous shower in the Glow room of the Gas company hosted by Mrs Lena Ament and others. Kenneth Burger, the groom, is set to wed Thursday. Attending were numerous Ament family members and friends including Beatrice Evelyn Rosalie Alice Goldie Margaret Sadie Alice Leona Mary Beatrice Kay Marguerite Eleanor Ann and John Steggall among others.

Lena Ament Frances Brewer Ruth Burger Lynn Messinger Gas Company Dolores Ament Kenneth Burger Beatrice Ament Evelyn Ament Rosalie Ament Alice Barkwell Goldie Brousard Margaret Byrnes Sadie Coyle Alice Geiger Leona Havel Mary Horazdovsky Beatrice Johnson Kay Johnson Marguerite Mackey Eleanor Pope Jim McCracken Frank McGillicudy Stanley Nemec Ella Nosek George Seeley Craig Seeley Bob Snyder Burdell Staab Mamie Stegeall Richard Usher Walter Wilson

Falcon Couple Honor Bridal Couple With Mexico Trip Photos

Mr and Mrs Alfred K Falcon of 250 Fifteenth Street NW entertained friends Saturday evening to honor Miss Margaret Clifford and John T Morse whose marriage will occur Sunday. Guests included Myr and Mrs Richard Loftus Francis Richards and Mr and Mrs George A Hallenbeck.

Alfred K. Falcon Fifteenth Street NW Margaret Clifford John T Morse Mexico Myr Richard Loftus Francis Richards George A Hallenbeck

Cedar Rapids hosts numerous out of town guests at midweek parties

Social calendar in Cedar Rapids features luncheon gatherings at the Country Club and residences honoring visiting guests and a recent bride. Notable attendees include Mrs Archibald Mitchell of Norwich and her daughter Catherine Mitchell with the Lothians, and Mrs Kenneth Bogaard’s post nuptial courtesy with Edith Knox as a bridesmaid.

Cedar Rapids Archibald Mitchell Norwich, Conn Catherine Mitchell W. K. Lothian Marion Janet Lothian Addison J. Ramsey Crescent Street SE Cedar Rapids Country Club E. W. LaPlante Blake Boulevard Charles M. Daniel Davenport Kenneth Bogaard Edith Knox Daniel The Elks Club LaPlante Kenneth Adair Indianapolis Linden Drive Wednesday E. G Eberle Little Rock Ark Robert P. Bell Knollwood Drive

Mrs Peschau Returns From Eastern Motoring Trip

Mrs W E Peschau of 2401 Fourth Avenue SE returned Monday evening from a ten day motor trip through eastern states visiting Williamsburg Virginia Beach and other points of interest. Traveling companions were Mr and Mrs A P Bybee of Knoxville and their daughter Miss Marguery Bybee.

W. E Peschau Fourth Avenue SE Williamsburg Virginia Beach

Miss Martha Beardsley Returns From Ottawa Visit

Miss Martha Beardsley of 2149 Linden drive SE will return to Cedar Rapids Wednesday evening from Ottawa Illinois where she attended the wedding of Miss Mary O Connor and John Goodwille Wednesday afternoon.

Martha Beardsley Linden Drive Cedar Rapids Ottawa Ill Mary O'Connor John Goodwille

Broms Family Returns From Pine Beach Lodge Stay

Mr and Mrs Edwin Broms and their daughter Miss Lila Broms of New York City have returned after a two week visit at Pine Beach lodge on Gull Lake Minn Miss Broms will return to New York on Saturday.

Edwin Broms Beveravente SE Lila Broms New York City Pine Beach Lodge Gull Lake Miss Broms New York

Visit of Miss Violet Willimack to sister in city

Miss Violet Willimack of Ox ford Junction and Monroe Michigan arrived Tuesday to visit for the week with her sister Mrs H L Van Winkle and Dr Van Winkle at 2314 Fifth avenue SE.

Violet Willimack Oxford Junction Monroe Mich H. L. van Winkle Dr. van Winkle Fifth Avenue SE

Billy Miskimen Celebrates Eighth Birthday Picnic

Billy Miskimen’s eighth birthday was celebrated with a Tuesday afternoon picnic dinner at Ellis Park hosted by his mother Mrs. D. C. Miskimen. Guests included Mrs. Roy Henderson and daughter Katherine, Mrs. Louis Vesnick and children Mary Lou Darlene Joan and Edward, Mrs. W. K. Hickman and children Walter Richard and Jaquelyne, and Miss Iris Harris with her guest Miss Joan Miskimen of Upland Nebraska.

Billy Miskimen Ellis Park D. C. Miskimen 5000 Avenue NW Roy Henderson Katherine Louis Vesnick Mary Lou Darlene Joan Edward W. K. Hickman Walter Richard Jaquelyne Iris Harris Joan Miskimen Upland Neb

Birthday Picnic Honors Ralph Davison in Ellis Park

Ralph Davison of 710 Third Avenue SE was celebrated at a Monday picnic in Ellis Park for his birthday. Hostess Mrs. Emma Conroy of Des Moines led the gathering of about 20 guests including his Uncle Elmer and his band the Daffy Doodlers in which Davison plays.

Ralph Davison Third Avenue SE Ellis Park Emma Conroy Des Moines Elmer Davison

California Guests Feted by Cedar Rapids Hosts

Mr and Mrs John G. Griffith of Pasadena are visiting Cedar Rapids, hosted by Mrs. Griffith's sister Mrs L L Storey and Mr Storey. A series of social events include a luncheon and bridge by Miss Nelle Erwin, a buffet supper by Mr and Mrs Delbert Ashby, and dinners hosted by Dr and Mrs Wayne Foster and by Mr and Mrs Moray Eby at various local venues.

Cedar Rapids John G. Griffith Pasadena Calif

Pickfords Host Local Guests in Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs Roswell H Pickford spend the summer in Wisconsin on Longlake with guests this week Miss Jessie Benson and Bill Bloomhall both from local addresses in the SE area.

Pickfords Wisconsin Roswell H . Pickford Forest Drive Longlake Jessie Benson Grande Avenue Bill Bloomhall Bever Avenue

Bates Sisters Arrive for Cedar Rapids Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert M. Bates host Mrs. Bates sisters Mrs. E. M. Hawes of Seattle and Miss Mary McGrew of Albert Lea Minnesota this week. Mr. Hawes is in Chicago and will arrive in Cedar Rapids Friday.

Gilbert M. Bates Linden Drive Bates E. M. Hawes Seattle Mary McGrew Albert Lea Minn Hawes Chicago Cedar Rapids

Mrs Taylor Returns From Two Week Western Motor Trip

Mrs RP Taylor of 2206 Upland Drive SE completed a two week journey through the west visiting Black Hills Yellowstone National Park and Estes Park Colorado. She was accompanied by friends from Washington Iowa.

RP. Taylor Upland Drive West Black Hilll Yellowstone National Park Estes Park Colo Washington, Ia

Miss Belknap to Visit St Louis and Camp Montibello

Miss Jeanne Belknap of 1757 C avenue NE leaves Thursday for a three week stay in St Louis as guest of Miss Betty Bush man. During the visit the pair will spend one week at Kenswick Missouri at Camp Montibello with girls from the area.

Jeanne Belknap C Avenue NE St. Louis Betty Bushman Kenswick Camp Montibello

Raims Visit Morristown Parents in New Jersey

Mr and Mrs. E. J. Raim of Morristown New Jersey are visiting Mrs Raims parents Mr and Mrs L Nyere at 413 Fifth Avenue SW.

E. J. Raim Morristown N. J

Schwandts Host Guests From Endicott New York

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Schwandt of 60 Fourth Street SW entertain as their guests Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Raim of Endicott New York.

A. G. Schwandt Fourth Street C. A. Raim Endicott, N. Y

Four Naomi circle members honored at Ellis Park picnic

Four members of the Naomi circle were honored at a Wednesday noon picnic at Ellis Park for their birthdays. The honorees were Mrs. Anna Dvorak, Mrs. George Traby, Mrs. Rose Wilson, and Mrs. Arthur Knapp of Marion.

Naomi Circle Ellis Park Anna Dvorak George Traby Rose Wilson Arthur Knapp Marion

Camp Fire Girls Finish City Camping Program in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire girls wrap up their in-city camping led by Dorothy Canfield camp fire secretary. East side group holds council fires Wednesday at Bever Park and west side group Friday at 930 am in Ellis Park. Girls practiced tin can cookery from their summer program, with Flaine Norman Patricia Pope Evelyn Jensen Faye Grav Helenka Bartunek and Norma Standard named in the photo.

Cedar Rapids Dorothy Canfield East Side Bever Park West Side Ellis Park Flaine Norman Arthu Norman Ninth Street Patricia Pope J. Pope A Avenue Evelyn Jensen James T. Jensen Third Avenue Faye Grav Leo Grav FE Avenue Helenka Bartunek L. W Bartunek Seventh Street Norma Standard Vincent Standard First Avenue

Gazette Woman's Editor Talks To Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post No 4 met Tuesday in the Memorial building with Mrs Waller A Kansky presiding. Miss Harriett Swain Cedar Rapids Gazette spoke on desirable public publicity from a reporter standpoint. The group heard a report on milk for a needy veteran family and approved gifts including a year's subscription to National News for Gold Star mothers. They voted to contribute to the Harriett Hoffman Educational Loan fund and to send Yowa Legionaire to Ada Moore in California. Next meeting is Sept 3.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Memorial Building Waller A Kansky Harriett Swain Cedar Rapids Louis Schirm National News Yowa Legionaire Ada Moore Monrovia Calif

Shower Honoring Genevieve Majewski Prepares for Grishaber Wedding

Miss Genevieve Majewski, future bride of Rudolph Grishaber, will wed August 10 at St. Wenceslaus Church after a Monday evening shower at Z C B J hall. About 100 guests attended the event hosted by Miss Lilyan Majewski with aides including Mrs Frank Stadler and Rose Rosina.

Lilyan Majewski Sixteenth Avenue SE ZC. B. J. Hall Genevieve Majewski Rudolph Grishaber St. Wenceslaus Church Oliver Grishaber Central City Wesley Blin Springville Harvey Grishaber Center Point Frank Stadler Rose Rosina Florentine Lustick Alvin Mcelsha

Y M G club plans theater party at Hillside trailer camp

The Y M G club met at Hillside trailer camp with hostess Mrs Loucile Kimbaal. Plans were laid for a theater party and games awarded prizes to Marie Kremanak Anna May Stumpf and Elaine Wharton. The next meeting will be with Mrs Juanita Lahey.

Y. M. G. Club Hillside Loucile Kimbaal Marie Kremanak Anna May Stumpf Elaine Wharton Juanita Lahey

Cleo Cubbison Becomes Bride of James M Ludlow

Cleo Cubbison daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Cubbison 432 Seventh street SE married James M Ludlow 41300 Thirty fourth street NF on Sunday at 8 am in the First United Brethren parsonage Rev James T Stewart performed the double ring ceremony George Ludlow was best man Attendant Mrs Fred Webber sister of the groom wore white crepe and corsage of asters and daisies After a wedding breakfast for 12 at the Cubbison home the couple will live at 702 Fifth Avenue SE The bride a McKinley high graduate the groom a Washington high graduate employed by National Oats Co A wedding shower was hosted by Mrs Fred Webber and Mrs Harold Hanna at the Webber home 1004 Thirtieth Street with Cedar Rapids guests listed

Cleo Cubbison A. FE. Cubbison Seventh Street James M. Ludlow Thirty-fourth Street First United Brethren Parsonage James T Stewart Fred Webber George Ludlow Cubbison McKinley High School Washington High National Oats Company Minnesota Tudlow Fifth Avenue SE Harold Hanna Webbe Cedar Rapids Howard Purvis Donald Purvis A. Miller Iowa City Marjorie Allen Mary Ludlow Betty Jo Cox

Miss Ethel Lowe Bride-Elect Gift Shower Hosted in Iowa

The Wing sisters of 1429 Sixth Avenue SE hosted a personal gift shower Tuesday for Ethel Lowe, bride-elect to Arthur Stanaway of Anamosa. Guests hemmed and signed tea towels while others shared in the courtesy. Attendees included Misses Earlamond, Evelyn Callier, Irene Power, Elsie Power, Mary Louise Wingert, Naomi Kester, Ardyce Hansen, Jeanne Hamblin and Mesdames H. D. Wingert, Joseph Power, Earl T. Lowe, F. E. Wing.

Marion Charlotte Wing Sixth Avenue SE Ethel Lowe Arthur Stanaway Anamosa Earlamond Evelyn Callier Irene Elsie Power Mary Louise Wingert Naomi Kester Ardyce Hansen Jeanne Hamblin H. D. Wingert Joseph Power Earl T. Lowe F. E. Wing

Starks Host Visitors At Vinton Road Home

Visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs C H Stark on Vinton road NW are their daughter Miss Fdna Stark and Miss Alice Collins of Evanston Illinois and Robert Stark Jr of Milwaukee Wisconsin.

C. H. Stark Vinton Road NW

Blume and Fleming Wed in Cedar Rapids

Marie L Blume and Robert Earl Fleming married Friday at First Lutheran church with Rev Henry Scherer officiating. The bride wore peach lace over peach satin with aqua trim and a cameo pearl jewelry. Attendant Miss Marjorie Chamberlain Cedar Rapids. best man Francis Woods Cedar Rapids. They will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Leona Blume Marie L. Blume Fourth Avenue SE Robert Earl Fleming W. E. Fleming First Avenue E First Lutheran Church Henry Scherer Marjorie Chamberlain Cedar Rapids Francis Woods Fleming Brackenridge School San Antonio Tex Mr. Fleming Franklin High School

Mrs Earl Struchen Feted At Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs Earl Struchen who wed recently was celebrated at a miscellaneous shower in the Glow room of the Gas company. Hosts were assisted by Mrs Leland Knowles and Mrs Forrest Ainsworth. Bingo framed the evening with many attendees named.

Earl Thomas E Avenue Laura Struchen First Street Gas Company Earl Struchen Betty Thomas Leland Knowles Forrest Ainsworth Bennie Boddicker Laura Edwards N 'Pa Canarr Gaylen Kimm C C Larson F. L. Miles Lee Thomis O. E Thomas R. Knolk G. Burcombs J. Beltz M. Fakinson F. Wittke Ed Bach F. Smith Earl Bach Anna Rose Thelma Anderson Leone Larson Margaret Niedermeyer Katherine Knapp Thera Kirk Marianne Tresiner Helen Waddington Caroline Peters Robert Daniel

Robert Smith and Jerletta Tubbs Head West for Waterloo Rehearsal

After several days with Mr and Mrs M C Smith at 121 Fourth Avenue SW Robert L Smith and Miss Jerletta Tubbs of Maquoketa left Wednesday morning for Waterloo to join a revue company rehearsal.

M C. Smith Fourth Avenue Robert L. Smith Jerletta Tubbs Maquoketa Waterloo

Bride-Elect Feted At Shower For Lillian Shultz

Miss Lillian Shultz engaged to William McCauley to marry August first was celebrated Friday at a home shower. Guests included Mary Meyers Erma Shultz Patricia Schloss Florence Driscoll Alice Blick Evelyn Ashenbrewer and many others with the groom’s circle listed.

Lillian Shultz William McCauley Mary Meyers Erma Shultz Patricia Schloss Florence Driscoll Alice Blick Evelyn Ashenbrewer Mary Ticky Marie Sir Clara Zobac Betty McCauley Elise Lilyan Genevieve Majewski Helen Sage Frances Evenson Lucille Keyes Julia Servry Emily Lorance Hazel Hoyt Thelma Serrer Juanita Burts Dorothy Swaska Shirley Hayek Lillie Mae Evenson Josephine Oujiri Nellie Meyers K. Verba Mary Woods Ed Ashenbrewer R. Hayek J. Porazil F. Dvorak M. Winters S. Martin W. McCauley T. Womacka

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Dorothy Jensen at McGuire Home

Mrs Donald McGuire and Miss Catherine Marshall hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Dorothy Jensen, late July bride elect, at 1653 Ellis Boulevard NW. Pink streamers and white bells framed a cake as Michigan was the evening’s entertainment with prizes to Charmion Chapman, Maxine Sturm and Jensen.

Donald McGuire Catherine Marshall McGuire Ellis Boulevard Dorothy Jensen Michigan Charmion Chapman Maxine Sturm Miss Jensen Bernice Poland Treva Jones Mildred Stevens Laura Spielman Betty Brown Gene Jensen Wilma Rindernecht Pauline Armstrong

Miss Virginia Hisman Hosts Open House for Harman Anniversary

Miss Virginia Hisman held an open house Monday evening for her parents Mr and Mrs Lauren E Harman at 1025 Eleventh Avenue SE celebrating their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Forty guests attended with gifts presented to the couple. Local and out of town guests included Mr and Mrs James Taylor Mr and Mrs Frank Wessile Janet Wessale Bob Harman and many Harman families with visitors from Marton Lisbon and Ely.

Virginia Hisman Lauren E Harman Eleventh Avenue SE HH. B. Grime Myrtle Cunningham Bertha Harman James Taylor Frank Wessile Janet Wessale Bob Harman Ebner Ingels Joe Craft Hob Glime J. F. Hertel Doris Glime O D Harman Minnie Hershey Frank Pobuda Kay Kenneth Pobuda Joe Pobuda Pauline Chrnaoski Alvin Roland Harm

Jacobs Family Heads to Malden and California Trip

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs William A. Jacobs of 361 Seventeenth Street SE depart Tuesday with daughter Ellen Ray for Malden Missouri where they will stay a month with Mrs Jacobs parents. The Rev Mr Jacobs will leave August 8 for three weeks to attend the national council meeting of Congregational and Christian churches in Berkeley August 13 to 20.

William A. Jacobs Seventeenth Street Ellen Ray Malden

Mrs Fox Hosts Sew and Sew Club Meeting

Mrs C A Fox entertained the Sew and Sew club Tuesday at 2909 E avenue NF with eight members present.

C A. Fox E Avenue NF

Edgewood School No 1 PTA Postpones August Meeting

The Edgewood School No 1 PTA announces there will be no August meeting of E H J of Edgewood. The notice sets the community for the upcoming fall activities and schedules.

Edgewood Edgewood School

Stevens Honor Marks Move to Ottumwa Home

A Cedar Rapids gathering at the H EL Van Cleave residence honors Mr and Mrs A P Stevens as they relocate to Ottumwa. Mr Stevens led a new branch of A P Stevens and associates while Mrs Stevens managed the local office. their daughter Carol and Mrs Nichols accompany them. E G Renstrom will manage the Cedar Rapids office. Refreshments were served.

H EL van Cleave Lincoln Heights A P. Stevens Ottumwa Stevens A P Stevens and Associates Town Adjustment Credit and Insurance Bureau Cedar Rapids Iowa Adjustment and Credit Bureau

Pauline Ann Trinka and V D Strait Wed

Mr and Mrs Jerry Trinka announce the marriage of their daughter Pauline Ann to Victor Donald Strait. The ceremony was performed Sunday at Anamosa. The couple will reside at 902 A Avenue NW.

Jerry Trinka Daniels Street Pauline Ann Victor Donald Strait Sixth Avenue Victor Strait Keosauqua Anamosa Donald Newell Strait A Avenue NW

Also Mentioned on This Page

Michel Stuhlsats Falcon Honor Miss Beardsley Mrs UW. L. van Winkle California Mrs. Bates Mrs. R. P. Taylor Miss Belknap E. J. Raims L. Nyere Naomi Gazette Majewski Prands Clinton Ferguson C. H. Starks Robert Smith Shampee Come Piete Fleer Dews Ave Tnd Miss Harman W. A. Jacobs Missouri Mrs. Fox P.T.A. Meetings A. P. Stevens Pauline Ann Trinka V. D. Strait Araid American Institute of Laundering TOR Budget Beauty Shop College Pharmacy W. W. Richards Hutchinson Hythand Prastka Jewelers Paramount Theater Killian Killian Company Fas
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