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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1940

Page

13

Anamosa Bride-To-Be Mary Lucille Taber Engaged

Mrs Howard Taber of Anamosa announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Lucille to Lews Zaspar son of Mr and Mrs Frank Zaspar. The wedding is set for June 10 in Anamosa. Moss Taber graduated 1939 from Anamosa High School and taught at Center Point. Lews Zaspar attended Wilson High School and works for Stusak and Company.

Howard Taber Anamosa Mary Lucille Lews Zaspar Frank Zaspar Moss Taber Anamosa High School Center Point Zaspal Wilson High School Stusak and Company

Cornell Seniors Feted at Magee Breakfast and Local Social Events

Mount Vernon scene covers a breakfast for Cornell College seniors hosted by Dr. and Mrs. John Benjamin Magee at the Palisades lodge. The social calendar lists Lions Club family picnic Cedar Rapids country club, A X E spring formal, A T A dinner dance at the Roosevelt hotel, and a Pali sades lodge Panthers party with officers announced for next year. A July 7 Friendship club guest day and several bridge luncheons plus a Gladys Pudil shower highlight local social activity. The week includes a Waterloo Presbyterian wedding for Margaret King and Richard Schuchert with plans to move to Hamilton after September.

Mount Vernon Cornell College John Benjamin Magee Palisades Lodge Mount Vernon-Lisbon C. E. Hedges Stuart Franks C L. Rich Lions Club Cedar Rapids Country Club AX E Roy Nelson Samuel J. McLaughlin George Young Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids A.T.A Neil Miner Russell Lynch Panthers G. Brooks Jay B. MacGregor Hugh Muncy Sheldon Harris Dick Carbee Dean Morey Charles Fields Loren Duffey Herbert Hendricks Bob Gruenwald Carroll Luckey Charles Field Hugh Stuntz The Methodist Church Lloyd Oakland Harry Kelley Appleton Wis Charles Hartung Llond Gustafson Baker House R. W Barker Eldon Coffman Marion Harold Still J. R. Eyre F. G. Brooks Bridge J. McLaughlin Bruce Dixon Chicago C. C. Tull Ruth Pinkerton Helen Daeschner Marriet Bauerbauch

May Party At St Marys Auditorium Honored Mothers

The Women's Catholic Order of Foresters held a May gathering at St Marys auditorium honoring its members mothers and bride elect Florence Zenisek. A banquet featured hostesses Margaret Pavel Mary Shima Beatrice Zerbe Mary Meyers Alma Stahle Agnes Novotny Helen Vislsel and Helen Griffin.

St. Mary's Women's Catholic Order of Foresters Florence Zenisek Margaret Pavel Mary Shima Beatrice Zerbe Mary Meyers Alma Stahle Agnes Novotny Helen Vislsel Helen Griffin St. Rbridget's Nolan Settlement St. Mary's Auditorium Young Ladies’ Sodality Eleanor Dorothy Pavelka Banco Methodist Guild Fred L. Beranek Stanley Beranek M. J. Whittington Deyo Looney

Center Junction hosts supper club and farewell party

Mr and Mrs Leroy Dirks hosted a supper club at their home northeast of town Tuesday. Bridge awards went to S L McCammon, Mrs Ray Sanford, Mrs McCammon and T E Stanton. Mr and Mrs E U L Tomlinson were honored at a farewell party in the basement of the Methodist church Wednesday. The Tomlins ons plan to move to Iowa City.

Leroy Dirks S. L. McCammon Ray Sanford McCammon T. E. Stanton E. UL. Tomlinson Methodist Church R C. Scott Tomlinson Iowa City Willard Ingalls Westchester H. R. Young Methodist Aid Society Gladwin The Christian Church Methodist Aid Brooks Home Anna Little

Legion Auxiliary Hostess Named for Next Wednesday

Mrs Graham McFarlane will host the Legion Auxiliary next Wednesday evening. Members are asked to note the date change. Mesdames J D Schanbacher Fred Keiper B J Schanbacher and Edwin Schminke hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Catharine Lensch whose marriage is set for June 12.

Graham McFarlane Legion Auxiliary J. D. Schanbacher Fred Keiper B. J. Schanbacher Edwin Schminke Catharine Lensch

Belle Plaine Bride-To-Be Leola Lohr Weds Stanley Nelson

Miss Leola Fern Lohr daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen D Lohr Belle Plaine will wed Stanley H Nelson of Kewanee Ill this afternoon at 430 at the bride’s home Rev J Irvine Walker to perform the ceremony Attendants are Miss Arlene Lohr and Fred Nelson A wedding dinner for 27 will follow at the Lohr home Bridle is a former student at a Mason City business college and studied in Baltimore Washington and at the soil conservation office in Kewanee Nelson is manager of a Kroger store in Cambridge Ill they will reside in Cambridge

Belle Plaine Leola Fern Lohr Allen D. Lohr Stanley H. Nelson Kewanee Ill J. Irvine Walker First Congregational Church Arlene Lohr Fred Nelson Chicago Lohr Mason City Business College University of Iowa Civil Service Baltimore Washington D. C Soil Conservation Office Nelson Kroeger Cambridge

Miss Mulherin Becomes Bride of William Dvorak

Miss Rose almond Mulherin daughter of E J Mulherin Williamsburg and William Dvorak son of Mrs Anna Dvorak 1019 Eighth St SE wed at St Patrick s church in a Thursday mass. Bridesmaid Rita Lekin aqua gown carried Johanna Hill roses and sweet peas. Best man Ray Mulherin brother of the bride. After a wedding breakfast at 610 A Ave NW the couple will live at 518 B Ave NW following a Minnesota honeymoon.

Roseamond Mulherin E. J. Mulherin Williamsburg William Dvorak Anna Dvorak Eighth Street SE Donald G. Peters St. Patrick's Church Bette Burke Rita Lekin Iowa City Johanna Hill Ray Mulherin Dvorak Bill Boston Earl DeLay Avenue NW Minnesota B Avenue NW

Church groups plan meetings and picnics across several churches

Church organizations from many congregations announce meetings lunches and teas. Activities include choir rehearsals missionary societies circles and guilds at First Lutheran Trinity Methodist First Presbyterian Immaculate Conception and others with speakers picnics and installations scheduled through Friday and Sunday.

Central City Engagement of Wilma Mills to Theron Hall

Mrs. Charles R. Mills announces the engagement of her daughter Wilma M Mills of Central City to Theron L Hall of Center Point son of Mr and Mrs William Hall of Howard SD The wedding is set for June 28 at the Little Brown church in Nashua and they will reside in Center Point A hobby show sponsored by the Literary and D C clubs will be held in the Legion hall Friday with proceeds to Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls Refreshments and a silver offering will be taken Edna Caryl daughter of Mr and Mrs Emery Caryl married Everett Brown son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Brown Saturday in Missouri They will live in Central City where Brown works in trucking.

Charles R. Mills Central City Wilma M Theron L. Hall Center Point William Hall Howard, SD Little Brown Nashua D. C Legion Hall Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Edna Caryl Emery Caryl Everett Brown Lewis Brown Missouri Pearl Anderson Wallace Brown Mr. Brown

Miss Alice Marie Netolicky Weds In Cedar Rapids Church

Miss Alice Marie Netolicky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Netolicky of Cedar Rapids, married W E Walter Kadlec in a candlelit double ring ceremony at the Bohemian Reformed church of Ely. Attendants wore aqua and pink, there were two tiered cakes, and 30 guests attended the dinner at the bride’s home. Mr and Mrs Kadlec planned a dance at Swisher C S P S hall.

W. E. Walter Kadlee Alice Marie Netolicky Frank Netolicky Cedar Rapids Bohemian Reformed Church of Jace Viles-of-the-valley Teona Netolicky Georgene Castek Betty LaVonne Netolicky Elmer Netolicky Leonard Mouchka Kadlec Western Shueyville High School Wagner Motor Company Wes Kadlec Swisher C. S. P. S. Hall

West Liberty News Briefs Highlight Club Luncheon and Reunion

The West Liberty Women's Golf Club held a luncheon at the golf club with Mrs. Harold Keele presiding. A family night covered dish dinner is planned. Over 100 attended the West Liberty High School annual reunion with Robert Dice presiding and officers elected. The evening featured Dale Smith and the high school boys quartet with Lorna Schuppert at the piano. A postnuptial shower honored Mrs. Harold Dannerberger, hosted by Mrs. Raymond Micklewright in Davenport, as bridge honors went to Davenport residents. Saturday events followed.

Harold Keele West Liberty High School Robert Dice John Kirby Floyd Bothell Juanita Jack Rodney Morris Dale Smith Lorna Schuppert Harold Dannerberger Jean Wuestenberg Raymond Micklewright Davenport Allen Strohbehn Emma Wuestenberg Gladys Dittmer Merle Palmer Thomas Wolf Dannerberger

Birthday tributes for Hayden and Mattas noted at Oxford Junction

Oxford Junction honors two elderly residents. Lewis E Hayden celebrated his 81st birthday at a family picnic. born in Earlville IL he moved to Iowa as a child and worked 40 years for the Milwaukee railroad. Christina Mattas, 86, marked Decoration Day with relatives. born to Bohemian parents aboard the rising sun and longtime Oxford Junction resident since 1875.

Lewis E. Hayden Mr. Hayden Earlville Iowa Olin Emma Everhart Nelle Crawford Marengo Clyde N. Hayden Oxford Junction Hayden Milwaukee Railway Christina Mattas Charles Vlach Chicago Mattas Europe Iowa City John Wlach

Independence Greenkeepers plan picnic at Manchester gardens

The Independence Greenkeepers Garden Club annual picnic will be held at Manchester next Wednesday. Members will tour several Manchester gardens after a favorite dish dinner.

Independence Greenkeepers Garden Club Manchester Club Cafe Olma Cappel Ivan Cappel

Miss Genevieve Schmitz Weds Richard Cummings in Dyersville

Genevieve Schmitz daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Schmitz of Dyersville married Richard Cummings son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Cummings of Cedar Rapids Saturday at 9 am in St Francis church Dyersville. After a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin the couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Genevieve Schmitz J. B Schmitz Dyersville Richard Cummings Thomas Cummings Cedar Rapids St Francis Church Wisconsin Cummings

Iowa City Brides Elect Honored in Fertive Shower Spread

Iowa City social notes detail multiple upcoming weddings and engagements. Beth Browning hosted a shower for Josephine Sidwell, with plans for Sidwell to wed Floyd C. Mann in Iowa City. Other couples include Georgette Dyce and Richard J. Haberger, Mildred Misbach and Chesley J. Posey, Dorothy Lovetinsky and Edward J. Sullivan, Matilda Cole and Kenneth Baker, and Amy Ehrenhaft and Seymour Albert, all set for summer ceremonies and new residences.

Iowa City Beth Browning Earl S. Browning Josephine Sidwell Floyd C. Mann George P. Mann Georgette Dyce R. C. Dyce Rutland Richard J. Haberger J. E. Haberger Ramona S. D Catholic Foundation Donald Hayne Turlock Calif Haberger Mildred Misbach J. D. Misbach Williamsburg Chesley J. Posey Kan Posey University of Iowa College of Engineering Dorothy Lovetinsky Fred Lovetinsky Towa City Edward J. Sullivan M. F Sullivan Edward F. Neuzil Seymour Albert Seymour University Hospital Clay Burkhardt Iowas City Montezuma D. A. Crissinger Burkhardts Iver Opstad KE. T. Hubbard Burkhardt L. B. Higley C. W. Keyser Dorothy Myers Herman Myers

Social Calendar Quietly Busy with Local Hostesses

Belle Plane hosts Mary Hele Eige as hostess to the King's Fralds. Mrs. Roy Johnston hosts a Mothers and Children group for daughter Maris lyn’s fifth birthday. Mrs. Kate Franklin leads the Altruistic Circle. Verne lige hosts a dancing party for their daughter Mary Helen at the country club. Mrs. Frank Teslik is congratulated at a shower at Mrs. James Kent’s home. Mrs. B. F. Beyer hosts dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Holland Carder of Washington, D C. Mrs. Isaac Bunett hosts the Happy Holl club. The Past Matrons’ association meets at Mrs. Collins and Mrs. Martir’s home.

Hele Eige Roy Johnston Marislyn Kate Franklin Verne Lige Mary Helen Frank Teslik Wa

Mecca Chapter Dinner and School Reunion Notes

Mecca chapter C E S hosted Masons and families at Masonic Hall with dinner and games Tuesday. Spring Grove school plans its third reunion at the Spring Grove schoolhouse today with a basket dinner. Ehler Country Club entertained at Mrs Hieary Asheys home Friday. New alumni officers elected: President Muriel Warnock Vice President Harold Hill Secretary Treasurer Dora Margaret Man.

Mecca Masiiec Hall Groe School Spring Grove C. E.S Meca Lodge A. F A M Ehler Country Club Hiear

Woman's Catholic Foresters Meet in St Patrick's

The Woman's Catholic Order of Foresters Count No 769 met at St Patrick's arditorum on Monday. Refreshments were served by Ber nice Eralma Sampson and Josephine McNanab. Prizes were won by Mrs Willam Stallman Mrs Mary Burgr Lillian Zame astil and Eleanor Saltman.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Lvcti LE Taber John Magees Cornell Lumir Jansa Edna Castek Gladys Pudil Margaret King LaPorte City Richard R. Schuchert Ray Schuchert W L. Porter First Presbyterian Church Waterloo Betty Schuchert George Miner Cedar Falls Charles King Iowa State Teachers College Pi Phi Omega Sorority Melcher High School Schucert Keystone High School Hamilton Richard Schuchert oOo Solon oOo Center Junction oOo Atkins Arlington Miss Mulherin St. Paul's Church of Youth Mahala Pratt Guild Wesleyan Service Guild Missionary Societies Robert Armstrong Pleasant Hill Circle No. 2 H. A. Stoner Town City Road Trinity Lutheran Aid United Presbyterian Elizabeth Gordon Grande Avenue Church Grace Brownell Second Avenue SE the Missionary Society Gilbert Voorhies John Bruce H. EF. Grime May Frick Sewing Circle Daniels Rk Missionary Society George C. Claassen Central Park A. M. East Elmhurst Drive First Presbyterian C. W. Bingham First Avenue E Amos Melberg Labrador Immaculate Conception St. Agnes First Evangelical Frank Lange Fourth Avenue SE Trinity Methodist Ellis Park Rose Garden Grace Episcopal F. FE. Beauchamp Seventh Street Olivet Presbyterian Industrial and Missionary Societies Kenwood Presbyterian Paul C. Hanson Carroll Drive First Baptist J. W. Hopp C. B. Zalesky Charles Lonmis George McKee Twenty-eighth Street Drive Preston McCabe R. L. Clapp T K. Hefner Bertha Wallace Third Avenue SE Edward DeJong Lester Thompson Twenty-fourth Street Drive First Congregational Woman's Association Clyde McLain Iowa State Conservation Westminster National Medical Missions Project Brooklyn Cottage Hospital Dixon N. M First United Missionary Society of the First United Presbyterian Church Jennie Allen First Avenue W. G. McCrory E. F. Cunningham M. M. Simitz William Stark St. Margaret's Circle Killian's Tea Room Central Akron Merchants National Bank Paramount Pharmacy Paramount Theater Building Fleer Dews 2Nd Ave. Ané St. SE PFALM West Liberty Carl Krukow Eldridge Twila Nauman Ray Wuestenberg Fred Dannerberger Yellowstone Park California Mr. Dannerberger Monticello Ann Malnar Goudy Mary Malnar Minneapolis Fred McLaughlin Mesdames F G. H. Gerdes Castle Grove Township St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church H. L. Adix Lois Gerdes Don Arduser Gerdes Emil Prull Hopkinton Lenox College Castle Grove Miss Schmitz Mrs Charles W. Schutt N. F. Shmitt J City Tank Leona Joseph Venneman Cr. Venneman New Cambria St. Wenceslas F A. Walsh Verna Putnam Mary Elizabeth Covey Stoddard Dorothy Goodma Belle Plane oOo Doggon ACE Cleaners Mary Dunbar Cooking Julia J. Goddard Field Representative Jewel Homemakers’ Institute Jewel Tea Co., Inc Cedar Rapids Gas Company Jewel
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