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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1942

Page

22

Atkins Hultman Engagement to Dar lene Bradley

Mrs Carl Hultman of Atkins announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Dar lene to Charles Bradley of Louisville Kentucky son of Dr and Mrs L Bradley of Newhall The wedding is planned for late June at Benton Lutheran church near Norway. Parnell engagement Huberta Francys to Corp Leonard C Murrin of Fort Benning Georgia son of Mr and Mrs St C Murrin of Parnell The wedding planned for early July.

Atkins Carl Hultman Darlene Charles Bradley Louisville, Ky L. Bradley Newhall Benton Lutheran Church Norway Parnell William Jones Huberta Francys Corp Leonard C Murrin Fort Benning St. C Murrin

Honoring Mary Kay Dettmann on Fourth Birthday

Clarence Mrs J C Dettmann hosted a party with many relatives including great grandmothers and a long guest list. Dennis Ray Hasenbank celebrated his first birthday with family from Clarence and nearby towns.

J C Dettmann Mary Kay Charles Horn Mary Dettmann Willim Horn Ernest Wulff Elda Verna Berniece Stange Marlin Dennis Connie Schieffer Jule von Muenster Betty Shirley von Muenster Raymond Hasenbank Dennis Ray Oon Irvin Wenndt Fred Pieper August Gade Harald Meyer Richard Wenndt Lowdon Herb Wenndt Bennett Ezra Wenndt Gerhard Wenndt Emil Wenndt Jobin Ihatt Otto Frees Henry Hasenbank Arthur Wenndt Clarence John Klatt

Local Weddings Mark Summer Social Season in Stratford and Ames

Annice Harman wed John G Lane in Stratford Connecticut at Cone Congregational church. The couple, both war industry workers, toured Jawa briefly before returning to Stratford. Other notices include Mary Elizabeth Maben’s June wedding to Harry Webb in the Canal Zone and Mary Lou Downs’s Ames ceremony, with brides and grooms graduates of Iowa State College.

Annice Harman Harry Harmon Lisbon John G. Lane Hoc Lane Mt Vernon Stratford Conn Jawa Stratford Charles Williams Mmes Chirence Aschbrenner Clarence Krumm Mary Elizabeth Maben Clyde C Maben Wayne Mich Harry Webb Cristobal Canal Zone Mary Lou Downs Ernest Downs Mt. Vernon James A Mellrath Roy Mellrath Chicago Ames Chi Omega Bath Towa State College Tau Kappa Epsilon Des Moines James Ten- Eyck Syracuse Noy Agnes Randall John Blair Robinson D. M West Lewis Chapman R. Pink Glenn Rowley Irl Tubbs Leona Longerbeam Raymond Callins Mechanicsville WG. Rowley John Dauber George Longerbeam Marshalltown Keeshin Truck Lines

Center Junction nuptials and pre nuptial shower recap

Miss Trene Engers was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Mrs John Gray in Center Junction. A wedding between Jack Gras Miss Eggers and Harry Alsen was held in Anamosa with Rev I L Buesing officiating. Attendants included Lorene and a brother as listed in the muted report.

Trene Engers John Gray Jack Gras Eggers Harry Alsen Center Junction Tipton Anamosa Lutheran Church IL 1 Buesing Irene Eggers Adolph Eggers Amber Harry Alvea Abram Alvea St Pauls American Lutheran Church of Angamosa Hot Wuesing Lorene Anamosa

Anamosa Social Groups Host Picnics and Card Parties

Ophelian club members entertained husbands and children at Dr EG Rawson home for a picnic. Legion auxiliary exec board members held a picnic at Wapsipinicon state park. First 1942 season card party at Wapsipinicon Country Club with defense stamp prizes awarded to Mrs Remley and Lee Sanner. Red Cross home nursing class held at buffet supper with first certificates to numerous members.

Ophelian Club EG Rawson the Legion Auxiliary Wapsipinicon State Park Ralph Miller Wapsipinicon Country Club Sfan James E. Remley Lee Sanner James E. Remsey Jones County Red Cross Home Roy Weighels C. J. Cash Don Glick Merrill Rawson George F Specht Glen I. McLaughlin George Waite J. C. Musgrove Albert Ament Eugene Atkinson Donald

Fraternal Groups Schedule Meetings Across Town

Numerous lodges and auxiliaries list weekly gatherings in halls and homes. Valley Camp No 2136 R N A meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Maine hall. Star of Wolf lodge meets Monday at 7:45 p.m. in Pythian hall. Social Riders meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs Bessie Clark’s home. past presidents of Carrie Marcombe No 2 convene Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at Mrs Robert Kehne’s home. VoFW Post 788 Auxiliary meets Wednesday at the Memorial building with uniform wear for initiation. Additional events include Standard Life No 172, Praha Rebekah No 4, Maccabees Linn Tent No 38 and Iowashire No 1, Columbia Division activities, Tirzah Society at Mrs Elmer Vosburgh’s home, Sunshine Auxiliary activities Monday, Linn Lodge breakfast Wednesday at Beever Park, and rescheduled Fidelity Bondest Club supper on June 18 at 630 p.m. at Mr. and Mrs Arthur Davis’s home. Past Noble Grand associations host a pictorial luncheon Tuesday at Bever Park. Cedar Auxiliary No 193 NALC holds a luncheon at Mrs Lena Haig’s. Past Chiefs of Pythian Sisters plan a defense party and picnic at Mrs Gilly Curran’s home. Cedar Rebekah No 494 holds Past Noble Grand and Brothers’ night Thursday with officer elections.

Alvin Prucha Seventh Avenue Noble

Charlotte Swenson and Corporal Klatt Wed in Olin

Charlotte Swenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Swenson of Olin married Corporal Henry J Klatt Friday evening at the Olin United Brethren church The Rev Linvd Dutra of Waterloo conducted the double ring ceremony A reception followed in the church parlors The bride a graduate of Olin high school attended the University of Iowa and Iowa State Teachers College The groom son of Mr and Mrs Jd Klatt of Clarence is a graduate of Clarence high school attended Iowa State College and Elmhurst College He is stationed at Little Rock Arkansas where they will reside after June 10

Newton Dwight L. Johnson Thelma Nadine Ben Kelly Shepherd Katherine Shepherd Twelfth Street First Methodist Church Oskaloosa High School William Penn College Town State College Phi Mu Alpha Tau Beta Pi Flint Mich Shepherd Chevrolet General Motors Corporation Delhi Margaret Keith Near Delhi Winona Richard Sutton Charlotte Sutton Delhi Methodist Church Kerth Delhi High School Lenox College Stony Point Delaware Sutton Center Junction Selma Alsea Tipton Paul Alsen Amber Anamora Alyen John Gray Dixon Alvea Gazette Olin Charlotte Swenson Michael Swenson Corp Henry J. Klatt Olin United Brethren Church Linvd Dutra Waterloo Olin High School University of Iowa Iowa State Teachers College Clarence Mero Uf Jd Klatto Clarence Hew Clarence High School Iowa State College Elmhurst College IH Corp Klatt Little Rock Ark

Decorah Couples Wed at Luther Church Ceremony

Sidora Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Anderson of Fremont township and Robert Ro Lynch son of Mr and Mrs A C Laneh of Decorah were married Saturday evening between Harmony AME and Lutheran church in Fremont township. Reception followed at the church parlor. The bride works in Waterloo at John Deere and the groom in Waterloo. After September they will live in Decorah where Land teaches commercial subjects at the high school.

Sidora Anderson Theodore C Anderson Fremont Township Robert Ro Lynch A C Laneh Decorah Brenna Harmony Amlinn O Luetheran Church Fremont Towneship John Deere Company Waterloo Ol Therm Dasert Mr Land Iy Womens Oneota Golf and Country Club Mre Roon

Monticello Potluck and Spring Luncheon News

Monticello community notes two events: Cotntirs Club held a Thursday potluck at the chine house with a long list of committee members led by Mr and Mrs Charles Doxssee and others. The League of Women Voters hosted its annual spring luncheon at the county elib with Mrs Dorothy Schramm as speaker. a wedding later joined Miss Voss Reaine Kurgser and Mr Swenege in Cascade Olla after a ceremony at Sarted Treart church.

Cotntirs Club Chine House Charles Doxssee Late McMuathern Boyd Shannan Jow Nelkan Wes AB Grimes Vrstis Rhatipun A J TE MeNeah Miane Theague of Women Dorothy Schramm Brelington Tom Hamthton Ho Fraser Mais Willian Tugteen Prank Waller Martiee Voss Reaiine Kurgser Vis HF Kruriger Monteeho Kerroth Swene Tao Scared Peart Monticello Mer Sweneam Cascade Olla

YWCA Summer Activities Outline for Second Week

The article lists ongoing YWCA programs and events for the second week of summer, including Monday and Thursday gatherings, evening programs, fitness and craft classes, talks, and outdoor activities. It notes volunteer needs, locations, times, and ticketing details for the summer program.

Presbyterian Ladies Aid to Meet at Leger Hall

Wheatland Presbyterian Ladies Aid plans a Thursday gathering at Leger Hall on June 18 from 2 to 4 pm. Committees include Refreshment chaired by Mrs E Vo Riedeselo, program led by Mrs Lowell Ales, antiques by Mr Carl Hoffmeister, with members Mrs Ges Horstman, Mrs Percy Buston, and others.

Fishing Takes Lead in War or Peace Sport

Roy McHugh notes fishing remains the nation’s top pastime as wartime material limits hit gear. Washington prioritizes plastics and steel for war, prompting abbreviated reels and fewer quality lures. Tennis and golf face shortages while baseball wanes. golf balls and other equipment grow scarce, yet fishing endures amid rationing and travel limits.

Washington Tsaan Walton Cedar Rapids HS Beratine Tere

Columbus Junction Story From 1940s Era Notices

Fragmented OCR reads mention Columbus Junction and Canton, with stray names such as Arthur Brichars and Bankre. The text references months, dates, and places in a dated style, but lacks clear events or outcomes. Readable fragments suggest a local notice or anecdotal column.

Fragmented OCR note with unclear names and places

An unreadable historical fragment presents garbled text with stray terms and punctuation. The legible parts reference figures like Barse and Morweris, with scattered references to places and organizations, but no clear event or outcome emerges.

Fragmented Ossian Verse Snippet Emerges

Readable bits of a Scottish Gaelic verse fragment surface with garbled OCR text. The lines hint at a personal lament or ritual phrase but contain missing or corrupted characters, leaving its full meaning unclear.

Marriage notice lists McGrew Sawyer at Springville

Gertrude McGrew daughter of Mrs Ernest McGrew of Spneville and Harold W Sawyer were wed last week at the Bettendant Community Presbyterian church with Rev Mr Chapman officiating. The ceremony followed a day of family greetings and local social notices in Springville.

Gertrude McGrew, Flarald W. Sawyer Hed Springville Springanatte Bank of Flowers Gertruade Tiene Ernest McGrew Neville Harold WooSawse Herbert Sawyer Davenport Hendrickson Ainesson Peter Bert TS Emia Osama

Unclear OCR fragment from Strawberry Point notice

Fragmented readable text shows a damaged snippet with stray letters and symbols. No coherent event, names, dates, or actions can be determined from the legible portions.

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