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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1942

Page

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Alt Entertain At Dinner Party In Davenport

The Warners wed Sunday at Durant in the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs LeRoy Broders. Guests included Miss Elva Fredericks of Plainsville and Charles Nelson of East 4 Ane Tyaneeheneee Sesen Robert Alt and Gowan hel Rejsa. A dinner honoring the Warners is planned Wednesday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Alt.

M. M. Alt Cebban Davenport Warners Durant LeRoy Broders Elva Fredericks Plainsville Charles Nelson East Elm Avenue SE

Marjorie Greer Weds Lieut Nelson In Christian Church

Miss Marjorie Eloise Greer daughter of the Herschel R Greers married Lieut Irwin Leslie Nelson in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the First Christian church. The bride wore white embroidered chiffon with a halo crown and a fingertip veil. The service included a double ring ceremony and was followed by a wedding reception and buffet dinner at the bride’s home before the couple departed for Camp Wheeler Georgia.

Marjorie Eloise Greer Herschel R. Greers Irwin Leslie Nelson First Christian Church Marion H. Williams Ethel P. Livingston Dorothy Greer Virginia Greer Cowen Des Moines Judith Ann Lorenzen Marylin Simmons Nelson Arlon Nelson Robert Nicholson John Altfillisch Everette Stoutner James Leehman Keith Concannon George Hidinger Melsha Ruth Oxley Mary Feidler Eleanore Hall Selma Meriam Shupp Ann Hockaday First Avenue NE Camp Wheeler Franklin High Qe

Coe College to stage faculty and alumni recital

Coe college music faculty and alumni present a recital at 8 15 p m in Sinclair Memorial chapel with Prof. Max Daehler Prof J Kitchin Grace Huddle Lockhoff Harold Reeves and Eleanor Taylor Wendland plus Leota Dockin all alumni. A Madrigal group program follows Thursday at 8 15 p m. Both events are open to the public as part of Coe's music short course.

Coe College T. M. Sinclair Max Daehler Iist J Kitchin Grace Huddle Lockhoff Harold Reeves Eleanor Taylor Wendland Leota "Dockine Coe Coe College Madrigal Group Coe This

Miss Tamar Meister Honored at Luncheon

Mrs. Allen I. Dunn hosted a luncheon and personal shower Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club for Miss Tamar Meister, whose marriage to Frederick Diers is set for Saturday. Twenty five guests attended, with a long table display of smilax, white carnations, pink and white place cards, and white satin ribbons on the centerpieces.

Allen I. Dunn Avenue NE Tamar Meister Frederick Diers Cedar Rapids Country Club

Knox Jr. to arrive home from Iowa State this Wednesday

Charlies Knox Jr will arrive home from Iowa State College to the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Charlies S Knox 350 Pleasant Drive SE. He will return to Iowa State June 8 for the summer term.

Charlies Knox, Jr Iowa State College Charlies S. Knox Pleasant Drive Iowa State

Meridian officers arrive to visit relatives for ten days

Lieut. and Mrs. T. J. Maresh of Key Field Meridian Mississippi and their daughters Carol and Mary Frances arrived Sunday to visit for ten days in the home of Lieut. Maresh's father S. E. Maresh located at 1251 Third avenue SE.

T. J. Maresh Key Field Meridian Miss Carol Mary Frances Lieut. Maresh S. E. Maresh Third Avenue SE

Married couple from Oxford Junction wed in Kahoke Missouri

Mrs George Madison announces the marriage of her daughter Pauline Floetchinger to Allen eraser son of Mr and Mrs J A MacGregor of Oxford Junction The ceremony was in Kahoke Mo Saturday at 9 am attended by Mr and Mrs William Hruby of Cedar Rapids with Mrs MacGregor a McKinley High School graduate and the groom from Oxford Junction High School Both employed by Wilson Company They will reside at 810 Fifth Avenue SE for now

George Madison Pauline Floetchinger J. A. MacGregor Oxford Junction Kahoke William Hruby Cedar Rapids MacGregor McKinley High School Wilson Company Fifth Avenue SE

Browns and Stamats Visit East for Commencement

Mr and Mrs W J Brown of 1962 First avenue SE and Mrs Herbert S Stamats of 2131 Linden drive SE plus her daughter Sally left Tuesday for the East. They will attend commencement at Walnut Hill school Natick Massachusetts where the Browns daughter Susan graduates. Susan will visit a Cedar Rapids classmate at Sunapee Lake New Hampshire for a week before returning home.

W. J. Brown First Avenue SE Herbert S. Stamats Linden Drive Sally East Natick Mass Walnut Hill School Brown Susan Sunapee Lake N. H Cedar Rapids

Catharine Miller Returns From Western College

Miss Catharine Miller, student at Western college Oxford Ohio, arrived Monday morning to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs J Miller at 1850 B avenue.

Catharine Miller Western College Oxford Ohio

Glenn McDonalds Spend Weekend at Clear Lake

Mr and Mrs Glenn B McDonald and their sons Jack and Roger returned home Sunday night from a Memorial Day weekend at the Lake Shore hotel in Clear Lake.

Glenn McDonalds Clear Lake Glenn B. McDonald Twenty-fourth Street Jack Roger Lake Shore

Mrs Mitchell to Visit Miss Lelia Johnson for a Month

Mrs Frances K Mitchell of Chicago will arrive Tuesday evening to visit Miss Lelia Johnson at 1100 First Avenue SE. She will stay for a month.

Frances K. Mitchell Chicago Lelia Johnson First Avenue SE Mrs. Mitchell

Scribblers Club Meets At Mrs Yuill Home

Mrs James H Yuill entertained members of the Scribblers club Tuesday afternoon at her residence 355 Pleasant drive SE.

James H. Yuill The Scribblers Club Pleasant Drive

Farewell Party Honors Ernest Soukup Before Army Service

Ernest Soukup, bound for army service, was honored at a Wiener roast Sunday at the Wendl Bena farm on Otis Road SE. Guests included Martina Gelski Barbara Suchomel Doris Vbanek Ann Zech Marjorie Christie Mary Drakos Julie Bena Edward Jandl Lumir Pisney Stanley Miller and others.

Ernest Soukup Wendl Bena Farm Otis Road Martina Gelski Barbara Suchomel Doris Vbanek Ann Zech Marjorie Christie Mary Drakos Julie Bena Edward Jandl Lumir Pisney Stanley Miller Stanley Willsel Willard Christopherson Edward Luse Henry Ham Bruce Rigby Ernest

Frank Bates Jr Honored At Army Farewell Party

Frank Bates Jr left for army service Monday and was honored at a buffet dinner Saturday evening by Mr and Mrs Paul Schumann Ray. The group attended a theater outing, then Miss Margaret Hindee hosted a birthday party for Bates at the Ray home with guests Grace Bakken Maribel Jacobsen Leota Becking and Richard Keen.

Frank Bates, Jr Paul Schumann Ray Blake Boulevard Margaret Hindee Mr. Bates Ray Grace Bakken Maribel Jacobsen Leota Becking Richard Keen

Hard of Hearing Society Plans Picnic

The lip reading class of the Hard of Hearing Society will meet at 7 30 p.m. Thursday at 106 Second Avenue SE room 11. A members picnic is set for Ellis Park river pavilion Friday at 6 p.m. Attendees should bring a covered dish their own sandwiches and picnic needs.

Hard of Hearing Society Second Avenue SE Ellis Park River Pavilion

Freyehelo Camp Fire Plans Summer Activities

Freyehelo Camp Fire group of First Evangelical church met Monday evening and discussed plans for a church camp and summer activities. Pauline Linder was elected president.

Freyehelo First Evangelc Church Attenci Pauline Linder

MacLaughlin Nuptial Plans Revealed in Camp Grant Ceremony

The engagement of the MacLaughlin daughter is announced Easter Sunday. The wedding will be June 4 at the First Christian Church at 6 p.m. Dr. Marion H. Williams will officiate. Matron of honor is Mrs. Martin J. Cole of Los Angeles. Best man is Sergt. Christensen of Camp Grant. ushers include Almonth of Cedar Rapids and Edward Trefz of Chicago.

Camp Grant Ill Marion H. Williams First Christian Church Gunta MacLaughlin Ann Miller Cedar Rapids John L. Miller B Avenue Sergt. Christensen Ralphi Davenport Almonth Edward Trefz Chicago Chris Christensen Montrose Veterinary Technicians

Sedlacek Family Hosts Weekend Visitors From Missouri

Mr and Mrs Leo C Sedlacek two miles west of Cedar Rapids hosted Mr and Mrs Henry Sedlacek of St Joseph Missouri and other relatives for a Sunday party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Balik and daughters Lucille and Frances and more Sedlacek relatives. Henry Sedlacek stayed at 1740 Seventh Avenue SE with his brother in law and sister in law Joe and Mrs Balik.

Leo C. Sedlacek Cedar Rapids

Dorothy Felgar Feted at Bridal Shower in Be loit

Mrs William Hester and Miss Mary Irene MacLausthlin hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Hester home 1245 Third Avenue SE as a courtesy for Miss Dorothy Felgar who will wed Jack Park of Beloit. Guests included Joan Posey Nina Lane Ruth Brammer Dorothy Ruth Metter Pat McNamara and Mrs J Felgar.

William Hester Mary Irene MacLausthlin Hester Third Avenue SE Dorothy Felgar Marrid Jack Park Beloit Joan Posey Nina Lane Ruth Brammer Dorothy Ruth Metter Pat McNamara J. Felgar

Miss Dorothea Fox Honor Dinner Before Wedding

Ra dar Rapids public library staff honored Miss Dorothea Fox at a Sunday dinner. Fox will wed Miles Sture Graves of Apache Arizona on February 2. The event at Miss Ruby Taylor's home featured yellow and white decorations and a gift to the honoree from 16 guests.

Dorothea Fox Radar Rapids Fox Miles Sture Graves Apache Ariz Ruby Taylor D Avenue

Wilson Family Returns After Midwest Visit

Mr and Mrs Gray Alan Wilson of Leon Iowa and their son Philip Alan returned home Sunday after visiting Mr and Mrs Oliver S Wilson at 362 Fifteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids They had been in Minneapolis a week visiting Mr Wilsons grandfather E W Gray

Mrs. Gray Alan Wilson Leon, Ia Philip Alan

Griffins Visit Parents in Rockford Family

Mr and Mrs Donald J Griffin of Rockford Illinois and their son Michael are visiting for a week at the home of Mr and Mrs W H Moes 1619 First Avenue SW and Mr and Mrs J A Griffin 1304 Hinkley Avenue.

Donald J. Griffin Rockford, Ill Michael W. H. Moes First Avenue J. A. Griffin Hinkley Avenue

Arthur Mitchells Conclude Visit in Chicago Residents Return

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Mitchells of Chicago will return Wednesday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Whisler at 1747 B Avenue. The travelers are identified as Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mitchell.

Arthur Mitchells Arthur A Chicago C. R Whisler B Avenue A. J. Mitchell

Van Buren P T A Meeting Scheduled Friday

Van Buren P T A sets a meeting at 1 15 p m Friday at Riv with 12 invited members. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and participate in games with two five cent centers.

van Buren P.T.A Riv Ee 1 Ose

Mrs Bruss and daughter visit winter home

Mrs H M Bruss of Clinton and her daughter Donna are visiting in the winter home of her parents Mr and Mrs M O Winter located at 354 Eighteenth Street SE.

Camp Fire Girls Visit Camp Huaga With St Pauls Church

Twelve Camp Fire girls and four from St Pauls church spent the weekend at Camp Huaga. Guardians included Mrs O E Long Mrs Harry Yaw Mrs L E Dooley and Mrs Edwin Klouda. A star hike studied constellations and Saturday the girls drew trail maps and earned outdoor cooking honors. Attendees named June Barvinek Betty Flender Janet Haig Katherine Hodge Alice Kitchin Margaret Marilyn Reesink Joyce Sanborn and Jean Anne Ward. The group plans a play day and picnic at Bever Park Friday with a council fire at 4 p m.

Camp Fire St. Paul's Church Camp Huaga O. E. Long Harry Yaw L. E. Dooley Edwin Klouda June Barvinek Betty Flender Janet Haig Katherine Hodge Alice Kitchin Margaret Marilyn Reesink Joyce Sanborn Jean Anne Ward Bever Park

Windsor Duke Cancels U S Visit Dashes to Nassau

The Duke of Windsor abruptly cut short his U S tour and sailed to Nassau on urgent business amid unrest concerns. The duchess stays in the Bahamas while relatives are visited in Baltimore. The aim was aid for 68 000 island residents dependent on tourism and shipping disrupted by war.

Washington Duke of Windsor Nassau Bahama Islands Roosevelt Frank Knox Ernest J. King United States Fleet Emory S. Land Baltimore

F R Asks Sam to Aid Needy Students in Technical Fields

A government report cites doctor shortages and asks Congress to provide loans through the United States Office of Education. needy students in engineering physics chemistry medicine dentistry and pharmacy would receive aid with limits of tuition fees 25 monthly and 500 yearly cap.

F. R Sam Capitol Budget Bureau Pawers Lane United States Office of Education

Borrower Canceled in Event While Serving with Armed Forces

A fragment notes a borrower receiving a 2 percent loan rate and being canceled in an event tied to military service. The readable text references armed forces service during the period.

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Chicago University Scholarship Award To James T Holmes

James T. Holmes son of Mr and Mrs Stewart Holmes 369 Forest Drive SE has received a two year honor entrance scholarship to the University of Chicago announced by Smith dean of students Tuesday. valued at 600 dollars the award covers tuition for two years Holmes president of the Franklin graduating class ranked in the upper tenth and belonged to the National Scholastic Honor Society National Thespian Honor Society and participated in debate football basketball and track.

James T. Holmes Stewart Holmes Forest Drive University of Chicago Smith Seagler Franklin

Iowa Co Vote Mirrors State Poll in Primary Elections

In Marengo Iowa County results mirror statewide trends with Republican Senator Wilson leading 1082 to 475 and Thornburg 475, Dolliver 123, Davies 111. Hickenlooper tops governor 1348 to 366. Linn leads agriculture 6388 to 376. Martin 1182 dominates First District. Democrats show Herring 478 and Seaman 197 while Kraschel leads governor 382 to 323 and Wilie Brock tops First District race 265 to 197.

Marengo Iowa Wilson Thornburg Dolliver Davies Hickenlooper Miller Secretary of Agriculture Linn Secor Dancer Martin Silver Herring Seaman Kraschel Augustine Wiliebrock Nail Foster Bell

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M. M. Alts Lieut Wier Nelson Charlies Matthew Richard Martz Ottumwa I. E. Storey Tipton Nabor Muscatine S. L. Zier East Moline Martin Torgerson George H. Cowen Harry Redfield Oscar G. Tweet Helen Tweet Edward Eller Nevada Orlene Twedt Larry Sylvia Thompson Jeffreyichaelson Roland Jerry Michaelson Jerrylin Amanda Michaelson Jewell Amil Twedt Allen Baxter Coe Music Cedar Rapids & Waterloo Waterloo F. S. Mitwalsky & CO Mrs. Allen Macgregor W. J. Browns Mrs. Stamats and Miss Lelia Johnson Mrs. Yuill Freyehelo Camp Fire Mrs. Sedlacek Oliver Wilson Donald J. Griffins P.T. A. Meetings van Buren Java ST. Paul's Camp Fire Windsor U.S United States Chicago University Delia Furniture Dept Killian Company
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