Miss Lorraine Smith Honored At Shower Event
Mrs Verne Fussell hosts at Bailey home 2709 First Avenue SE for a bridal shower honoring Lorraine Smith with guests including Misses Daisy Smith Frank Mary Gibb Mildred Maloney and others listed. Attending friends and family mark the celebration on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Fussell
Marthella Schmidt
Helen L. Lorraine S. Leonard Yarwood
Bailey Home
First Avenue SE
Mar- Daisy Frank Smith
Earl Sperring
Mary Gibb
Mildred Maloney
Adrian Evelyn Janish
Harriet Ramsey
Mary Mason
Emma Anders
Ula Ebert
Richard Wemple
Marguerite Roberis
Helen Vrbicek
Barbara Coffman
Rose Marek
Paul Skegsburgh
Christine Mull Weds Lieut James Cousin in Glendale ceremony
Christine Madelyn Mull and Lieut James T. Cousin married Wednesday in the Congregational church rectory. The bride, daughter of Col. C W Mull, wore a slate blue outfit with matching accessories and corsage. The groom is stationed with the Army Air Corps. guests included out of town relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thunderbird Field
Glendale
Aviz
James T. Cousin
Christine Madelyn Mull
Congregational Church
William Jacobs
C. W. Mull
Grande Avenue SE
la Die Il
Oremias
Jean Wedtke
Cousin
Vina
Paullina
John Ashby
Mull
Army Air Corps
Roosevelt Hotel
Mrs Forrest W Stewart Returns Home After Visit
After a ten day stay with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Moran Tudory in Germantown Pennsylvania, Mrs Forrest W Stewart of 142 Thirty fourth Street Drive SE has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inlaw
Moran Tudory
Germantown
Forrest W. Stewart
Thirty-fourth Street Drive
Geis Silver Wedding Attended by Larson Family
Mrs Minnie D Larson hosts the Geis silver wedding anniversary in Waterloo at 1820 Higley Ave SE. On Saturday she visits her mother in Cedar Falls. They plan to travel to Marshall Town Wednesday for the wedding of Minnie Larson’s niece Miss Gwendolyn McCague to Lieut Walter E Brown of Cedar Falls stationed at Fort Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Clarence M. Geis
Minnie D. Larson
Higley Avenue
Larson
Mary E. Larson
Cedar Falls
Marshalltown
Minnie Larson
Gwendolyn McCague
McCague
Walter E. Brown
Fort Bening
Marmola Tablets Advised For Weight Loss Cautions
An old advertisement urges fat women to slim down with Marmola tablets following package guidance. It cautions Marmola is not a cure and recommends consulting a physician if unsure about treatment. It notes druggists sold over twenty million packages in the past year.
Miscellaneous shower honors Mrs Robin E Larson
Mrs R W Hubbard Mrs Karl Schmidt and Mrs C M Hatfield hosted a Thursday afternoon shower for Mrs Robin E Larson former Patricia Rice at the Hatfield home. The tea table featured red white and blue sweet peas and candies in a V arrangement. Guests included local residents and out of town visitors Dr Willard Manchester Mrs Sorenson Central City Chicago Mrs Alan Wilson Chicago and Mrs Wilson visiting Oliver Wilson's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Hubbard
Karl Schmidt
C. M. Hatfield
Robin E. Larson
Patricia Rice
Hatfield
Second Avenue SE
Mines
L. M. Stalker
G. C. Classsen
David W. Lehti
A .Willard
Manchester
H. Sorenson
Central City
S. Alan Wilson
Chicago
Bridge Club Dessert Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Homer W Carley
Mrs. Homer W Carley hosted a dessert luncheon on Thursday for her bridge club at 1627 Grande avenue SE. Guests included Mrs R E Buchanan of New York City who was visiting the Pfeiffer family, Dr and Mrs H E Pfeiffer, her sister and brother-in-law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Homer W. Carley
Grande Avenue SE
R. E. Buchanan
New York City
Buchanan
H. E. Pfeiffer
Joan Newton to Celebrate Thirteenth Birthday Luncheon
Joan Newton daughter of Mr and Mrs Rockey Newton 1809 Ridgewood Terrace SE will celebrate her thirteenth birthday with a luncheon and theater party on Friday. Twelve guests will share the courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan, Newton
Rockey T. Newton
Ridgewood Terrace SE
Susan Schultz Honored On Third Birthday
Susan Schultz daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Schultz 3000 avenue NW celebrated her third birthday at a party Tuesday Mrs Wilson Jones and Miss Dorothy Jones assisted in entertaining Guests included Carol Dvorak Danny and Donna Jean Fitzpatrick Darold Schultz Nancy Donna Sewoll Billie Krejca De Lane Schultz Sylvia Ann Krejci Diana Layer and Mary Schultz
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Schultz
Emil Schultz
3000
Avenue NW
Wilson Jones
Dorothy Jones
Carol Dvorak
Danny
Donna Jean Fitzpatrick
Darold Schultz
Nancy
Donna Sewoll
Billie Krejca
de Lane Schultz
Sylvia Ann Krejci
Diana Layer
Mary Schultz
Three B Club Lunch at Mrs Clayton Smith Home
The Three B club met for lunch on Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Clayton P. Smith at 125 Thirty-third Street NE. Eight guests were seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Three B
Clayton Smith
Clayton P. Smith
Thirty-third Street
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Picnic Honors Two Members
Members of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority met Tuesday evening in Ellis Park for a picnic. The event honored Miss Lernice Wurzbach of Los Angeles, a former member, and Mrs. Roward White, who will relocate to Jackserville, Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority
Ellis Park
Lernice Wurzbacher
Los Angeles
Roward White
Jackserville
Fla
Engaged Mary Kay House to John Durwood Greig
Mr. and Mrs. Omar M. House of Chicago announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Mary Kay House of Cedarpids to John Durwood Greig son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Greig of Clarence. The wedding is set for June 28 at St Paul's Methodist Church. Mary Kay is a Washington high school graduate who attended the University of Iowa and Cedar Rapids Business College and has worked at LaPlant-Chevate Manufacturing. John Durwood Greig is a Clarence high school graduate who studied at Iowa State College and farms with his father on the Greig farm near Clarence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar M. House
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Mary Kay House
Cedarpids
John Durwood Greig
John W. Greig
Clarence
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Washington High School
University of Iowa
LaPlant-Chevate Manufacturing Company
Mr. Greig
Clarence High School
Iowa State College
Sigma Pi Fraternity
Greig
Home Rebekah Lodge Elects Officers
Mrs. Ethel Tweed was initiated into Home Rebekah lodge No. 79 and officers were elected Monday: Loretta Patterman noble grand Marguerite McCaul vice grand Hildred Stroff recording secretary Hattie DeNio treasurer Rose Stoddard drill captain. New officers will be installed by Bess Bachman. Cookies were donated to the local Children's Home. Next meeting June 15 when the charter will be draped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Tweed
Rebekah Lodge No
Loretta Patterman
Noble Grand
Marguerite McCaul
Hildred Stroff
Hattie DeNio
Rose Stoddard
Bess Bachman
Anna Davis
Cedar 194
Grove City
Marion
Ann Mrstik
Mrs Morehead and Daughters Return from Wisconsin
Mrs. Herbert L. Morehead and two daughters return home from Pewaukee Wisconsin after visiting a daughter. Dorothy Morehead a Pewaukee teacher accompanied them. A house guest Miss June Tenckhoff of Pewaukee stayed two weeks at the Morehead home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pewaukee
Wis
Dorothy Morehead
Herbert L. Morehead
Sixteenth Street
Patricia
Dorothy M
Morehead
June Tenckhoff
St. Margarets circle elects officers and plans June picnic
St. Margarets circle of Immaculate Conception church met in the school parlor for the final meeting of the year. New officers elected were Mrs. C. E. Shaffer as chairman, Mrs. Kenneth Le Clerc as secretary, and Mrs. Frank Treka as treasurer. Plans were made for the annual picnic at Bever Park pavilion on June 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Margaret's Circle
Immaculate Conception Church
B. G. Broghammer
George Reding
Joe Zelanda
C. E. Shaffer
Kenneth le Clerc
Frank Treka
Bever Park Pavilion
Hanford Unit elects new American Legion Auxiliary officers
Mrs. Harold E. Travis was elected president of Hanford unit No. 5 with Mrs. Frank Nalley as vice president and other officers named. The group approved a July installation, discussed hosting junior auxiliary events, and reported charitable activities including aid to Cedar Rapids graduates and a large stamp donation to the soldiers' home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold E. Travis
Eighteenth Street
Hanford
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Frank Nalley
George E. Thompson
A. G. Schwendt
A. E. Schoendelen
Arthur D. Holbrook
Norman D.bowers
Mies
Floyd Magburg
Allan Vokolek
Robert M. Vesely
L. V. Koch
George Rejsa
Holbrook
Cedar Rapids
R. A. Dubbert
Duthbert Lawn
Avenue NE
Marshalltown
Norman D. Bowers
Walter A. Kansky
Swartzell Family Celebrates 73rd Birthday
Mr and Mrs L T Swartzell hosted a family birthday gathering at 2102 Fifth Avenue SE Tuesday evening in honor of Mr Swartzell turning 73. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harvey M Coats of Westfield NJ and their sons Bobbie and Jimmie, plus Mr and Mrs Guy Swartzell of Olin and Mr and Mrs H L Coats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Swartzell
Fifth Avenue SE
Mr. Swartzell
Harvey M. Coats
Westfield
N. J
Bobbie
Jimmie
Guy Swartzell
Olin
H. L. Coats
Coxes Return From Tulsa Graduation
Mr and Mrs E B Cox and their daughter in law have returned from Tulsa Oklahoma where they attended the graduation exercises of their son Private Richard E Cox from the Spartan Aeronautical school in Tulsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Cox
F Avenue
Richard E. Cox
C Avenue
Tulsa
Okla
E. B. Coxes
Spartan Aeronautical School
Mrs Cousin Honored At Luncheon By Local Hostesses
Mrs J Ralston and Mrs Ben net Tony hosted a luncheon Thursday to honor Mrs Vina Cousin of Paullina. Mrs Cousin has been staying with Col and Mrs O W Mull at 1820 Grande Avenue SE and will return home Friday.
Mrs Wallace Visits Lynott Family in Seattle
Mrs David Wallace of Chicago visits in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J H Lynott at 1535 Fourth Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wallace
Chicago
Mrs
J. H. Lynott
Fourth Avenue SE
Mrs Harry Fox Visits Mrs Clara Gray in Seattle
Mrs Harry Fox of Washington DC visits at the home of her mother Mrs Clara Gray residing at 1405 Seventh Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Gray
Seventh Avenue SE
Harry Fox
Washington, D. C
Camp Fire Group Elects Officers at Westminster Church
Yataka Camp Fire members met Tuesday at Westminster Presbyterian church to elect officers. Mary Davidson was elected president, Joan Woodford vice president, Jane Bettle secretary, Jaine McNabb treasurer, and Joanne Mohn scribe. The group plans a two day Camp Itaga outing next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yataka
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mary Davidson
Joan Woodford
Jane Bettle
Jaine McNabb
Joanne Mohn
Camp Itaga
Parlor City Lodge Holds Annual Breakfast
Thirty members of Parlor City lodge No. 58 L A to B of R T met for their annual breakfast at the home of Mrs. Frank Baldwin 1700 Thirty fourth street NE. Mrs H B Klersey Mrs J H Hunter and Mrs Robert L Jones were in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parlor City Lodge No. 58
L. A
R. T
Frank Baldwin
Thirty Fourth Street
H. B. Klersey
J. H. Hunter
Robert L. Jones
Mrs Kullander Hosts Club in Honor of Bride-Elect Christine
Mrs C H Kullander of 213 JJohn son avenue NW hosted a club gathering honoring Christine Bjornsen bride elect of Don Yungman. The event featured games and gifts for the honoree with Mrs Warren Hartman and Mrs Melvin Guson among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Kullander
Johnson Avenue NW
Christine Bjornsen
Don Yungman
Seieten
Cae
Gazettenirginia
Ralpha Warren Hartman
Melvin Guson
Stitch and Chatter Club Meets Friday at Community House
The Stitch and Chatter club will hold a work meeting Friday at 1 30 PM at the Community House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
High Ranking Officials Furnished Cars by Government
Washington report shows 30 top federal officials had government funded automobiles and chauffeurs as of February 28 1942. Names include Commerce Secretary Jesse Jones Federal Security Administrator Paul V McNutt and Treasury Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr with multiple vehicles and annual chauffeur pay. Labor Secretary Frances Perkins had the highest chauffeur allowance and vehicle. Officials said autos used for official business or meetings related to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Army
Navy
War Production Board
Office of Emergency Management
Secretary of Commerce
Jesse Jones
Commerce Department
Paul V. McNutt
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, Jr
McNutt
Frances Perkins
Bruce Chosen as Aussie Spokesman
Prime Minister John Curtin announced that Stanley M. Bruce would be accredited as Australia’s representative to the British war cabinet and the Pacific war council in London, serving as Australian high commissioner in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canberra
Australia
John Curtin
Stanley M. Bruce
London
British War Cabinet
Pacific War Council
Six Explosives Firms Indicted On Trust Count
Philadelphia AP report: E I du Pont and five other explosives makers plus 10 officials indicted in federal court on Sherman Act price fixing. Firms include Hercules, Atlas, Austin, Illinois, and King Powder. defendants named with sales directors and VPs. Indictment says firms controlled 75 percent of U S explosive market and billed state local federal buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Hercules Powder Company
Atlas Powder Company
Wilmington
Del
Austin Powder Company
Cleveland
Ilinois Powder Manufacturing Company
St. Louis
King Powder Company
Cincinnati
S. G. Baker
Explosive Division
du Pont
H. W. Hobson
C. C. Gerow
Hercules
H. M. Lynch
E. Frost
Atlas Sales
W. F. Hazietine
Norman T. Alexander
Austin
M. J. Moses
Illinois Fower
Eugene King
F. T. Morse
The
King Company
Husband seeks draft exemption in South Carolina plea
A Columbia reader pleads to the Richland County Selective Service Board No 68 asking that her husband be drafted and sent to the service, contending he wants to fight while she cannot handle the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S.C
Richland County Selective Service Board No. 68
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lorraine Smith
Christine M. Mull
Christian College For Women
Columbia, Mo
Coe College
Chi Omega Sorority
Chi Beta Phi Fraternity
Ida Mull
William Mull
William
Muscatine
Mrs. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Homer Carley
Joan Newton
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Bulletin
Pen Tegt
Jim
Piutchinson
Hutchinson
Hutchinson Desler
Hutchinson's Ice Cream
Montieur
Home Rebekah Lodge
Mrs. Travis
Louis Schirm
Memorial
U.S.O. Fund
Camp Good Health
Vesely
Zomte
Leaungton Ave
York, N.Y
Oklahoma
Lynott
Gray
Yataka Camp
Parlor City Lodge
Raye’s Millinery
Third Street
Bruce
Kinney's
Bargain Shoe Center
Drew
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids & Waterloo
Itvalsky
Ata
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