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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1940

Page

12

Cub Pack 17 Closes Season With Bever Park Picnic

Cub Pack No. 17 of Buchanan school ended its regular meeting season with a picnic at Bever Park. The Cubs played ball before supper and the pack defeated the dads 10 to 2. Awards were given for ranks. Don Wilson earned gold arrow Bear rank, Robert Brownbridge received gold and silver arrows Wolf rank and Bear award. David Suchomel joined as a new member. Cub master Hillis Hauser, soon to be married, received a gift from the pack.

Buchanan School Bever Park Cubs Don Wilson Robert Brownbridge David Suchomel Hillis Hauser

Summer Visitors Are Guests In Local Homes

Cedar Rapids welcomes many summer visitors who stay briefly or longer after the holiday. Mrs. William Ellwood of Birmingham Michigan and her sons Scott and Sutherland visit the Ellwood grandparents on 222 Crescent SE, with Sutherland Cook. Mr. and Mrs. William Woods of Buffalo New York, former Cedar Rapids residents, stay at Roosevelt hotel before leaving Tuesday. Eleanor Hunting of Chicago visits her parents on First Avenue East for a month as her brother Dresser returns to Chicago for medical board exams. Mrs. John W. Moran of Spokane Washington spends two weeks with the Perrine family on Crescent SE. Mrs. J D Stickley returns from California with daughter Mrs. Don Peppers of Wichita Kansas and son Jack. another daughter Mrs. Fred W. Shafer of Lake Forest Illinois plans to visit Stickley home.

William P. Ellwood Birmingham Mich Scott Sutherland Roosevelt Hotel Woods Cedar Rapids Eleanor Hunting Moser School Chicago R. D. Hunting First Avenue E John W. Moran Spokane Wash Margaret Hall B. T. Perrine Crescent Street California J. D. Stickley Twenty-fifth Street Drive Don Peppers Wichita, Kane Jack Stickley Mrs. Stickley Fred W. Shafer Lake Forest Ill

Couples tie for win in Cedar Rapids two ball event

Three couples share first in a two ball mixed foursome blind bogey at Cedar Rapids Country Club on Sunday afternoon. The tied pairs are Mr and Mrs Milo A Chehak, Miss Esther Yothers and Richard Proctor, and Miss Martha Beardsley and Elliott Cobb.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Milo A. Chehak Esther Yothers Richard Proctor Martha Beardsley Elliott Cobb

Birthday supper at Hilman home on Third Avenue

Mrs Hilman hosted a small gathering Sunday evening at 834 Third Avenue SE in honor of Charles F. Hilman for his birthday. The event brought together a few friends in a private celebration at the residence.

Charles F. Hilman Hilman Third Avenue SE

Weekend guests from Iowa City visit DeVoe home

Mr and Mrs Philip E DeVoe of 1319 Park Avenue SE hosted Dr and Mrs Forrest Coulson from Iowa City for a weekend visit.

Philip E DeVoe Park Avenue SE Forrest Coulson Iowa City

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Plans Thursday Outdoor Day

Members will cycle or hike with gatherings at 9 30 am at Bever Park and the club house respectively. Coffee at 11 am in the park, sandwiches brought by members, followed by an afternoon of cards.

Cedar Rapids Nettie Doman H. R. Churchill

Mikesells Visit Cedar Rapids Over Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Mikesell of Council Bluffs, formerly of Cedar Rapids, spent the weekend visiting their son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs Ralph J. Mikesell, and their daughter La Verita in Cedar Rapids.

R. A Mikesell Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids Ralph J. Mikesell tLa Vertia

Honor George Villers At Surprise House Warming

Mr and Mrs George Villers were honored at a surprise house warming Friday night in their new home at 1600 Sixteenth Street NW. Bingo was played and refreshments were served as they received a gift from the group. Attendees included many local couples such as Lyle Finefield Orville Dorland Jack Ritz Emery Lane Joe Sponar Elden Rohn Raymond Morey Francis Bertrand Harold Shakespeare L R Nichols Harold Rischer Cecil Hoffman W Glenn Rowley Irvin Tucker Clarence Reinert Al Boyd and J W Ensign.

George Villers Sixteenth Street NW Villers Lyle Finefield Orville Dorland Jack Ritz Emery Lane Joe Sponar All I Elden Rohn Ray‘mond Morey Francis Bertrand Harold ‘Shakespeare L. R. Nichols Harold Rischer Cecil Hoffman W. Glenn Rowley Irvin L. ‘Tucker Clarence ‘Reinert al Boyd J. W. Ensign

Surprise Birthday Party for Howard Hines

Mrs. Mary Koppenhaver hosted a surprise birthday party Saturday evening for her son Howard Hines at 948 Sixteenth Avenue SW. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Hines and relatives from multiple families and Belle Plaine guest Verne H. McClurg.

Mary Koppenhaver Sixteenth Avenue Howard Hines John Hines M. E. Koppeenhaver C. L. Walker George Kurth H. L. Hines William Fetter Daisy May Davis Jackie Patricia Billy Hines Gilbert Leslie Kurth Belle Plaine Verne H. McClurg

Club Social Noted With Local Residents and Guests

Miss Jannan Wilson hosted a Cats club gathering at 2505 First Avenue East on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Jerry Kelly Mercedes Her Ring Mary Knowles Jean Hayward Delores Boyle Katherine owe and Rosemary Fahey with chaperons Mr and Mrs Russell Fishell at a prior club wiener roast.

Jannan Wilson First Avenue E Cats Club Jerry Kelly Mercedes Herring Mary Knowles Jean Hayward Delores Boyle Katherine “Owe Rosemary Fahey Russell Fishell

Louise Leibert Circle Meeting At Marion Country Club

Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at the Marion Country Club.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters Marion Country Club

Younger Group Breakfast Party Ends With Timber Ride

A younger group held a breakfast party hosted by Miss Mary Stenner for her sixteenth birthday at 1739 Avenue NE. Guests included Betty Payne Peggy Smythe Lorraine Barron Jayne Livingston Barbara Beals Cynthia Daly. The group later rode a timber trail from Upmier Stables Ely and had a wiener roast with others joining in.

Mary Stenner Gertrude Stenner Avenue NE Mary Betty Payne Pegey Smythe Lorraine Barron Jayne Livingston Barbara Beals Cynthia Daly Miss Stenner Upmier Stables Ely Kathryn Barngrover Barbara Wright Dick Layman Keith Deal Jim Barry Marcus Bates Jim Holmes Tom Grayston Bob Ford Dick Ferguson Don Gray

Moon Bridge Club hosts picnic supper at Linden Drive home

Dr and Mrs B J Moon entertain 12 bridge club members at their home 2340 Linden Drive SE with a Monday evening picnic supper.

MRS. Moon Bridge Club B J. Moon Linden Drive

Dr and Mrs Lehman Return From Guatemala

Dr and Mrs C V Lehman of 2030 Fifth Avenue SE have returned after a three weeks trip by boat to Guatemala and Honduras.

Mrs. Lehman Guatemala C. V Lehman Fifth Avenue SE Honduras

Open forum in Cedar Rapids hosts three state rep candidates

The Cedar Rapids League of Women Voters held an open forum at the Montrose hotel Friday night with county auditor Robert Vesely and candidates E. A Johnson Floyd Robson and Dr John Gardner speaking briefly on legislation farm issues and bill subjects. Forum resumes in the fall with speakers to discuss pertinent questions.

Cedar Rapids

Tamahostess entertains with bridge party at Koehn home

Mrs. David Sharpe of Tama entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Earl F. Koehn at 2331 B avenue NE, complimenting Mrs. Norris Hunt. Prizes for bridge were won by Mrs. Milton E. Jenkins and Mrs William Hughes. Other guests included Mrs. Dale Cripps and Mrs. Rex Powell Jr.

David Sharpe Tama Earl F. Koehn B Avenue NE Norris Hunt Milton E. Jenkins William Hughes Dale Cripps Rex Powell, Jr

E H L Club Plans Picnic Luncheon at Gerber Home

The E. H L club meets Wednesday at 12 30 p.m. for a picnic luncheon hosted by Mrs. Clarence Gerber, first house east of the Wiley fruit farm. Members should bring picnic items.

E. H L Club Clarence Gerber Wiley Fruit Farm

Pattern 4477 for Misses Dresses in Cedar Rapids Gazette

Pattern 4477 available in misses sizes 12 14 16 18 20. Size 16 dress requires 3 yards 39 inch fabric and 2 1 2 yards lace edging. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY. Additional ten cents buys latest Pattern Book.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Engagement Announced for Miss Eleanore Schneider

Announcement by Mrs Preston Hensley announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Eleanore Schneider to Fred Kosek Jr of Chariton formerly Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs Fred Kosek. The wedding is set for Saturday June 11 at 4 p.m. in Chariton with attendants Mr and Mrs EB Anderson of Cedar Rapids. Miss Schneider works at Martins Dry Goods and Mr Kosek is Woolworths assistant manager in Chariton and a Cedar Rapids Business College graduate.

Preston Hensley Third Street Eleanore Schneider Fred Kosek, Jr Chariton Cedar Rapids Fred Kosek Seventeenth Avenue EB. W. Anderson Miss Schneider Martin's Mr. Kosek Woolworth Company Cedar Rapids Business College

Bernice Baldwin Presents Pupils in Piano Recital at Y W C A

Bernice Baldwin will present her students in a piano recital Tuesday at 8 pm at the Y W C A. The program lists numerous student performances including works by Williams, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Chopin, Mozart, and others, featuring performers such as Norma Jean Jonson, Barbara Risk Merkel Aldrich Polehna, and Ruth Kubik among the many names.

Bernice Hack Baldwin Lee Wiliams Connie Riley Hunting Song of Wiliams Sally Olver Zoo +e Williams Jackie Bean Alr de Ballet Ferguson Mareinet Mach Thompson Don Brouhk Doris McNal Brook In Thompson Judy Perkins Norma Jean Jonson Moths Thompson Jean Geesaman Virginia Flender Birdling Gloria Kilborn MacDowell Arlene Dvorak Mendelssohn-Liszt Dorothy Hillmer Rebeccan Stone Bob Veida Barbara Risk Merkel Aldrich Polehna Ae Paldini Patricia Scheurs Flying Leaves Korlling Jean Pidima Mozart Richard Hadedy Luke Tachaikowsky Margaret Wells Mary Kilborn Rose Arbor Dutton Jean Kiepach Rachmaninoff Doris Locher Paderewski Dick Nemecek Poldini Grieg Bethyl Brondel Mendelssohn Polly Spohn Weber Ruth Kubik Frances Kacerowski Schubert Kenneth Delp May Night Palmeren Patricia Carberry Elise Beethoven Olea Sindelar David Martin Chopin Genevieve Manids Valse Arensky Loraine Jones Ruth Hemmer Itso Pinang

Party Spends Weekend Visiting in Chicago

Mrs Merritt R Heath and her daughter Eloise Heath and her son Almon Everett Cart wright with Miss Mary Irene Mac Laughlin spent the weekend in Chicago visiting friends Mrs Heath and Eloise were guests of Mr and Mrs Leonard Elias the others stayed with Mr and Mrs Edward Trefz Mrs Trefz formerly Miss Paula Book of Cedar Rapids Sunday the group went to Beverly Shores Indiana where Mr Trefz is a student minister and spent the rest of the day at Indiana Dunes State Park.

Merritt R. Heath Washington Avenue Eloise Heath Almon Everett Cartwright Mary Irene MacLaughlin Chicago Indiana Dunes State Park

Alpha Xi Deltas Plan Three Day House Party

Members of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority at Coe College depart Monday for a three day house party at the Palisades with Frances Rubins coordinating arrangements. Participants include Lois Tankersley, Louise Benbow, Phyllis Octjen, Marilyn Chyle, Jean Dunlap, Eloise Helfenstine, Dorothy Plock, Dorothy Stookey, Jane Hahn, Edna Mae Hardy, Pauline Huston, Jean Knight, Anna Mae Melsa, Kathryn Stewart and Jean Richardson all from Cedar Rapids.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Coe College the Palisades Frances Rubins Lois Tankersley Marshalltown Louise Benbow Fort Madison Phyllis Octjen Hinsdale Marilyn Chyle Jean Dunlap Eloise Helfenstine Dorothy Plock Dorothy Stookey Jane Hahn Edna Mae Hardy Pauline Huston Jean

Dinner Honors Miss Moloney and Jack Brown in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Charles A Dunlap entertained at their home 2200 E Avenue NW for a dinner party honoring Miss Margaret Moloney of Cedar Rapids and Jack Brown of Fort Dodge whose wedding will take place Saturday morning Other guests included Margaret Waltermeyer Mr and Mrs Milton Eye and Jack McGuire Gifts were presented to the honored couple.

Charles A. Dunlap Arthur McGuire Dunlap E Avenue NW Margaret Moloney Cedar Rapids Jack Brown Fort Dodge Margaret Waltermyer Milton Eye Jack McGuire

Luncheon Honors Coe College 1940 Graduates

About 400 attendees gathered for the commencement luncheon at Coe College Monday afternoon. President Harry M. Gage presided at Voorhees quadrangle as the 1940 graduates, trustees, faculty, and alumni joined honored guests including Rep. U. S. Guyer and Dr. Frederick G. Murray. Dr. Janette Stevenson Murray received an honorary Doctor of Letters, and John Prasch spoke for the 1910 class.

Coe College Voorhees Harry M Gage Coe Rep U. S. Guyer Kansas City Kan Frederick G. Murray Gage Janette Stevenson Murray John Prasch

Engagement, marriage plans spark Miss Victorine’s shower

Miss Marie Victorine, engaged to Allen Hronik, was honored at a miscellaneous shower held last week. Mrs George Schamberger hosted at the home of her mother Mrs E Werner, 407 Third Avenue SW, with fourteen guests attending.

Marie Victorine Allen Hronik George Schamberger E . Werner Third Avenue

Weekend Visit By Robert Yates From Culver-Stockton College

Robert Yates, a student at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. S C Yates at 1709 Seventh Avenue SE.

Robert Yates Culver-Stockton College Canton, Mo S C. Yates Seventh Avenue SE

Miss Mary Hardiman Plans Teaching Post in Queen City

Miss Mary Eleanor Hardiman daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hardiman 414 Nineteenth Street NE arrived Sunday from Canton Missouri where she has attended Culver Stockton College Next September she will teach fifth and sixth grades in Queen City Missouri elementary school

Mary Eleanor Hardiman Thomas Hardiman Nineteenth Street Canton Culver-Stockton College Queen City

Virginia Shepherd Celebrates 14th Birthday With Skating Party

Virginia Shepherd celebrated her fourteenth birthday on Saturday with a roller skating party for 14 guests. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C. V Shepherd of 314 Twenty Fifth Street Drive SE.

Virginia Shepherd C. V Shepherd Twenty Fifth Street Drive

Adelphia circle of Maccabees to meet Friday night

Adelphia circle of the Maccabees will meet Friday at 8 pm in the Glow room of the Gas company in Suits and dresses priced at 50cc in the city. Deluxe Cleaners ad notes Rebecca Alexander sent No 14. Daughters of Union Veterans will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the French room of the Montrose hotel.

Adelphia Circle of the Maccabees Gas Company Rebecca Alexander Montrose Hotel

Mrs Berry Fractures Leg in Staircase Accident

Mrs E F Berry, 52, of 307 First Avenues, slipped on a rug on a landing and fell down stairs. She sustained a bad fracture to her left leg and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

E. F. Berry First Avenues Mercy Hospital

Mrs OConner Burned While Making Cake Frosting

Mrs. John OConner of Forty Second Street SE suffered second degree burns to the palm of her left hand Sunday while making cake frosting at home. She received treatment at Mercy Hospital.

John O'Conner Mercy Hospital

Woman struck by car in Des Moines accident

Velma Schillig 35 of 1345 B avenue NW was injured at 6 10 am Monday after being hit by a car driven by George R. Elwood in Des Moines. She was crossing First avenue and Third street SE and was treated at Mercy hospital for a wrist injury.

Velma Schillig B Avenue NW Mercy Hospital George, R. Elwood Des Moines Miss Schillig First Avenue Third Street Elwood

Address by Rep Guyer at Graduation Warns of Free Lunch Era

Representative Guyer warned graduates that government must not replace private industry with a free lunch approach. He urged a renaissance of arts and enterprise, predicting science and industry will restore prosperity and feed the world. The ceremony included organ music, a invocation, and diploma awards to graduates.

Guyer United States Eleanor Taylor Meierbeer Robert Little Gage Andrea Johannsen Harker J. F. Yothers

Winners of Coe College Prizes Announced at Commencement

Coe College announced prize recipients at commencement. James B Hodgson Cedar Rapids won Knox prize for top freshman and sophomore ranking. Ruth Margaret Rich Cedar Rapids and Helen Mary Knox Milledgeville earned Bever oratorical prizes. Lester Bo McAllister Jr Oak Park won Ht Murray Fuller prize. Donald M Ross Cedar Rapids won Alpha Delta Alpha medal. Doris H Luber Cedar Rapids won Alpha Gamma Delta Rose Bowl. Jane Ball Cedar Rapids won Alpha Lambda Delta prize. Mary Beth Collister Cedar Rapids won Carrie Mack prize. Manlyn J Chyle Cedar Rapids won Alpha Xi Delta Journalism prize. Multiple winners listed for Armstrong Forensic honors and other department prizes across Cedar Rapids, Spirit Lake, Independence, Minneapolis and more.

Coe Knox James B. Hodgson Cedar Rapids Bever Ruth Margaret Rich Helen Mary Knox Milledgeville Murray-Fuller Lester Bo McAllister Oak Park Alpha Delta Alpha Donald M- Ross Alpha Gamma Delta Doris H. Luber Jane Ball Alpha Xi Delta Manlyn J. Chyle Armstrong C” Vo Ross K Bennett Spirit Lake George A Briggs Rock Island James M. Grey Philadelphia Peggy Jane Howland Independence Jeanette H. Kerr Minneapolis Bob la Fontaine James David Lambert Freeport Peter Bearey Ruth M. Rich Lucille Speer Mary Towne Burlington Wilma M. Wykle Beta Phi Alpha Margaret E Anderson Manchester Carrie L. Mack Music Mary Beth Collister Chi Omega Sorority Lucile Hamlin Courtney John Charles Prasch Fort Madison

Des Moines Population Rises by 16 596 Over a Decade

Des Moines reports a population gain of 16 596 in the last ten years. Preliminary figures released by Dan McEntry, Sixth district census supervisor, show the 1940 population at 159 155, up from 142 559 in 1930.

Des Moines Dan McEntry

Shakespeare course winner and prizes announced

The course of Shakespeare winner and agent Pete J. Moershel '40 of Home stead receives recognition. Awards in the military department and several prizes for literary work have been announced in recent weeks.

Shakespeare Pete J. Moershel Homestead

Appeal For Calm At Christian Science Meeting In Boston

Thousands gather for The First Church of Christ Scientist annual meeting in Boston Massachusetts to urge calm and faith in God’s omnipotence. Margaret Matters Glenn, daughter of General Edwin F. Glenn, elected president of The Mother Church succeeding George Shaw Cook with biographies tracing her service in arms posts, teaching Christian Science, and leadership roles in Boston New York and abroad.

Boston First Church of Christ Scientist Massachusetts Harry C Browne Christian Science Board of Disectors Christ Jesus Clargaret Murner Glenn Matters New York Edwin F. Glenn United States Arms George Shaw Cook C S B Brookline Mass Edward J. Ripley Barn W. Palmer Marshfield Board of Education Mother Church New York City

Three Hurt in Swisher Area Car Collision

Three people were injured when cars driven by Joseph Terpkosh a 23 year old from Ely and Ed Roltner from Iowa City sideswiped on the Swisher Shueysville road two miles east of Swisher. Terpkosh suffered a left arm bruise. Emil Dostal 24 of route Now 2 Fly received a cut finger and knee bruise and Mildred Spillman from Cedar Rapids had a shoulder bruise. Terpkosh reported the accident to Sheriff Smith's office at 1:05 am Sunday.

Joseph Terpkosh Ely Ed Roltner Iawa City Swisher Shueysville Terpkosh Emil Dostal Route Now Fly Mildred Spillman Cedar Rapids Smuith Suncdas

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