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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1940
Page
3
Ted choosing to stay with Nina over his old flame Ann sparks a quiet transformation in marriage. He learns to live in the present, appreciating Nina and rebuilding happiness through acceptance and action.
Continuing visitors from other cities and former residents, a tea at 3 to 5 pm honored Janet Murray of New York City. Kenneth Madden hosted at Carroll drive SE with Mrs. Richard H. Buresh presiding and guests including Mrs. George L Erwin Jr, Mrs. Robert Campbell, Mr. Kenneth Bogaard, and others. Murray plans to return to New York then go to Vermont to become assistant director at a girls camp near Brattleboro.
Six members of the Pi Beta Phi sorority at the University of Iowa left Tuesday morning for Spirit Lake to stay a week as guests of Miss Christel Huttenlocher of Des Moines at the Huttenlocher cottage. The party includes Miss Susan Kraetsch, Miss Phyllis Hatton, Miss Allayne Keneeny, Miss Betty Thomas, and Miss Dorothy Smith, with additional relatives visiting in town. Mr and Mrs S V Shonka hosted relatives from Bellwood Nebraska, and Barbara Shonka returns from Frances Shimer College in Mount Carroll Illinois for the summer.
Miss Henrietta Dows daughter of Mr and Mrs Sutherland C Dows 340 Twenty seventh Street Drive SE will return Thursday evening from Greenwood School in Ruxton Maryland where she has been attending school this year Mrs Dows left Sunday evening for Maryland and will accompany her daughter back
The Rev Father Lenihan officiated Monday at 7 am as Miss Madaline Monaghan and John Murphy wed. The Cedar Rapids bride wore a blue street dress with pink and white flowers, while Regina Monaghan served as maid of honor. Bernard Murphy stood as best man. Marcella Rousnar played the music. a breakfast followed at Miss Alice Dorle’s home. The couple will reside in Fairfax after July 1 as Murphy runs a plumbing and heating business.
The Suburban Co-workers will meet Wednesday with Mrs A J Baumhoefener at 218 Johnson Avenue NW.
Marilyn Ladd will host a dinner and dance Tuesday evening in the Roosevelt hotel Lincoln and Jefferson rooms starting at 7 o clock. Guests listed include Marjorie Van Winkle Barbara Carruthers Roberta Owen Jean Ferguson Joan Benson Mary Louise Jessina Darlene Owens Margaret Haking Paul Perdue Tom Larson Dave Holley Robert Zedick Joe Pugsles Ted Healey Leo Cabalka George Serovy and Emil Christle.
Mrs A L Dennstedt of San Diego and her daughter Miss Alberta Dennstedt formerly of Cedar Rapids leave Wednesday for home after visiting friends in Cedar Rapids and staying at the Roosevelt hotel. They paused in Cedar Rapids on route after a two months trip through the east St. Lawrence river valley and Canadian points of interest.
Mrs E W Spence of Fairfax road SW hosted Cedar Rapids Garden Club members at a luncheon on Tuesday. In the afternoon the group toured several members gardens.
Mre M C Ras of 861 Eleventh street NE entertained Saturday afternoon for her son Jerry on his tenth birthday. Croquet and other games were played with guests Darlene Price Beverly Smith Mary Louise Jackson Patty Fuchs Nellie March Barbara Bohren Raymond Potts Frankie Hoffman Ralph Martin and Jerry Clark attending.
Compliment to Miss Helen Youtzy by Mrs C W Davis and Miss Armina Davis with a miscellaneous shower at 642 Eighteenth Avenue SW. Guests formed clocks for a friendship quilt as bells decorated the scene. Attendees included Mesdames Johnson Drake Myers Curtis Sisam Bokorney Youtz Hammill Ainsworth Robertson Beauchamp Good enough Stone Hunter Youtzy Plummer and Leah Youtzy with out of town guests from Marion and Alburnett.
Mr and Mrs. Joe Schwirtz welcomed Mr and Mrs. O E Wichman of Tipton for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Joe Deets of Rock Island flew in with their son Danny and stayed for the day and Mrs Deets and Danny remained longer. Monday night the Schwirtzes hosted a dinner for Mr and Mrs Wesley Wichman of New York City, guests in the home of Rev and Mrs P L Bormhoeft at 446 Fourth Avenue SW.
Martha Burger was elected president of the Anakiksin Camp Fire group at a Monday meeting held at the First Congregational Church after school. Other officers named were Lila Marie French vice-president Jocelyn Bickel secretary Janet Macy treasurer and Ann Meek scribe. Shirley Smith hosted a celebratory party after the meeting.
The Chi Omega Mothers club plans its season finale gathering Thursday at the Curry cottage near Central City. A potluck dinner will occur and officers will be elected.
Mr and Mrs A J Lindley of Muscatine announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Lucile to Rodney Berger, son of Mr and Mrs J L Berger of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony is set for June 28 at 2 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Muscatine with Rev Reno Frobenius officiating.
At the annual meeting of the Cedar Rapids Bird club on Monday evening, officers for the coming year were elected. Mrs E J J Petranek was chosen president, Dr Robert Vane vice president, and Virginia Slauson secretary treasurer. The meeting was at the Petraneks cottage Breezy Point on the Wapsie near Paris, followed by a picnic supper.
Mr and Mrs Harvey and their daughter Joan of 614 Turdaxenue SE returned Sunday evening from Joliet Illinois where they had visited since Memorial Day.
Shannon Illinois residents Mrs Martha Woessner and her sons Wendell and Marvin, Don Barklow and son Norman of Pearl City, and Mr and Mrs AMboor ing with sons Donald and Eugene of Cedar Rapids joined Mr and Mrs Jack Frew at 720 Third Fourth Street SE for a Sunday gathering.
The Sailorette duo honored Mary Bracken who leaves for Florida soon at a Saturday breakfast party hosted by Marjory Young on 34th street NE. Attendees included Murial Burnell Evelyn Cooper Rosemary Cooper Patty Dudek Dorothy Fernow Marian Pollitz Betts Van de Walker.
All girls planning to attend the grand assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls in Davenport June 12 to 14 should reserve by Friday with Mrs Louis Cullman dial 8633.
Announcement of the marriage of Esther Laverne Gilbertson of Minneapolis to James Ross Jack of Cedar Rapids, with ceremony at Mayflower Community church in Minneapolis. The bride wore a powder blue riding outfit. reception followed at church parlors. The couple plans to reside at 1308 Powderhorn Terrace, Minneapolis after July 1. Ralph D. Gray of Cedar Rapids attended as guest. Jack is manager of an A and P supermarket in St Paul.
Mrs Fern Williams returns to her San Diego home after visiting Me and Mrs J O W Houseman at 317 Fourth Avenue SW.
The Rev F G Cadd of Calvary Baptist Davenport questioned whether Christianity has failed in Europe as he spoke at a First Baptist church fellowship dinner marking the church 80th anniversary. He argued that areas deemed Christian suffer from internal conflict while heathen regions progress, urging a return to the gospel's power to cleanse and save. The event featured Rev Cadd and marimba performances led by Mrs Grace Gordon.
Dr Myron L Koenig resigns as Coe College dean of men effective July 31 to devote his time to teaching. He begins a new course on economic resources, and Melwin A Carlson becomes dean of men, moving from assistant dean duties and residing in Greene Hall. Carlson previously taught English at Todd School after graduating from Augustana College and completing further study at DePauw and Northwestern. Also cited: an estimate that 30 billion billion electrons are needed to make an ounce.
The Service Circle of the King's Daughters will gather at 124 Eighteenth Street NE at 12 30 PM on Thursday for a picnic luncheon. Members should bring the usual provisions.
The Newman Booster Club met with 80 members present at the Lafayette club room. Newly elected officers Boo LeMonte president Ann Iben secretary and Janet Johnson treasurer were installed by outgoing president Mary Mason. Retiring officers received gifts and Eleanor Vanous was honored for her year’s work.
Paris reports six German war planes raided Le Havre for nearly an hour, demolishing port facilities. Paris acknowledged airfield and rail damage from Monday night raids on the capital, with civilians killed and injuries, while officials discussed retaliatory options and ongoing military responses.
Community groups and mortgage holders filed objections in federal court Monday to the Interstate Commerce Commission plan for the North Western railroad reorganization. The challenge centers on the ICC's proposed terms and their impact on creditors and local stakeholders.
Gen George C Marshall told Congress the president should be authorized to mobilize the national guard and reserves for active service during emergencies. He warned of subversive Western Hemisphere movements potentially endangering the Panama Canal and urged approval of broader wartime authority.
A voting hat disappeared during Monday primaries at Jackson School precinct seven. Reporter Acmur II notes Judge H C Ring attended with the hat on the ring, causing a delayed focus as the owner, Arthur en aischargryd, searched and eventually recovered the hat by noon Tuesday at the Sev enth precinct polling place.
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