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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
13
Entertaining events honor out of town guests and a bride elect with breakfasts luncheons and a post nuptial shower. Hosts include Mrs. Karl P. Blaise Mrs. Charles Daniel Mrs. Viola Shepherd and others with guests from Glen Rock Minneapolis and Marion among others.
Miss Marjorie Van Winkle daughter of Dr and Mrs H L Van Winkle of 2314 Fifth avenue SE is expected home Monday night from Frances Shimer junior college at Mt Carroll Hl
Miss Sylvia Lehti daughter of Mr and Mrs David W Lehti returns to Iowa State college in Ames for a six week summer term.
Mrs Flora Hromatko Taylor will present her pupils in a violin recital Tuesday evening at 8 oclock in the YWCA auditorium. Mrs Virginia Paul Moore will be the accompanist. Friends of the pupils are invited. Participants include Mildred Biondo Charlotte Mary Barnard Judy Lattner Willa Dean Howells Susan Moon Jo Fran Kouba Norman Paulu Susan Walter Barbara Butterfield Elma Fern Samuelson Mary Anne Paulu Janet Sullivan Helen Thomas Frances Siamis Anna Mae Osterlund Eldo Menizer.
At the final YWCA meeting the Mozart club chose Irene Estes president for the coming year. New officers include Mary Ellen Dennis as vice president, Dean Ring as secretary, and Anna Gianedakis as treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Martin J Cole of Los Angeles arrived Monday for a 10 day visit at the home of Mrs Cole s parents Mr and Mrs John L Miller 1905 B avenue NE Mrs Cole will be matron of honor at the wedding of Miss Mary Irene MacLaughlin and Sergt John E Christensen Sunday at 4 30 PM in the First Christian church
Mr and Mrs Arthur Huntington of 1946 Fifth Avenue SE host this week's visitors Lieut and Mrs Robert Huntington of Memphis Tennessee. Lieut Huntington works in the rivers and harbors department of the war office in Memphis.
Mrs. S. P. Moore of 357 Park Terrace SE returns home after a five week visit with her husband in Clarksville Tennessee. Mr. Moore holds a wartime construction contract in Clarksville.
Members of the Cantekiya Camp Fire group gathered Friday at Audrey Kane’s home 318 Twenty fourth Street NE for a Gay Nine Ties party and dinner. Hostesses were Marie Woldt Barbara Korn Bette Korn and Delores Milburn with Mrs L O Whitcomb as guardian of the group.
Mrs Eleanor English of 200 Sixth Street SW announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Evelyn Leon to William James Kinney son of Mr and Mrs Dan Kinney of 825 E Avenue NW. The ceremony will be held Saturday at 8 am in St Patrick's church. Evelyn is a Ryan high school graduate and works at the State theater. Kinney is a St Patrick's high school graduate employed by Collins Radio.
Miss Lena Marie Neuswander daughter of Ethyl Neuswander of Aledo Illinois and Clarence C Panosh son of James Panosh of New Hampton were married May 30 at 9 am in the rectory of the Immaculate Conception church Rev John M Molly officiated with Marion Palmer and Joe Blunt present The couple will reside at 1509 Park Avenue SE after a wedding trip to Wisconsin The bride wore a brown and beige dress with pink rose corsage Both are employed by Wilson and Company
Mrs Roland H. Rogers of 423 Twenty third Street NE and her daughter Janie left Saturday for Carbondale Illinois. They will join Lieut Rogers who is employed in an ordnance plant in Carbondale.
The Irene Ilten dancing school of the YWCA will present a recital Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the ZCBJ hall. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
Mr and Mrs John P May of Schenectady New York are visiting the homes of their parents Mr and Mrs D J Kinney 825 E Avenue NW and Mr and Mrs Herman May 1005 F Avenue NW. Mr and Mrs May are former Cedar Rapids residents.
Mrs Henry F Teahen hosted a dessert luncheon at the Elks club for members of her bridge club. The gathering honored Mrs C H Lattner and family who will relocate to Mankato Minnesota. Attendees included Mrs Leo W Salat Mrs E F Lindeken Mrs James W Fry and Mrs William Kepler with guests Mrs T G Thornton Mrs Edward Teahen and Miss Mary Weber.
State officers of the Supreme Woodmen Circle will attend the Cedar Rapids district convention on Wednesday. Delegates arrive from Sioux City for a day of sessions led by state president Mrs Helen Moore and other officers including Mrs Vera Reid national representative and state secretary Mrs Nell Nicholson.
Miss Janette Kuns and Archie W. Galloway were married Friday at the bride’s parents’ home in Cedar Rapids. The bride, a former Cedar Rapids resident, wore a beige silk gabardine suit with Kelly green accessories. Wilbur I. Kuns served as best man and a reception followed the ceremony. The couple will reside in Portland Oregon.
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs R J Brooks Lincoln Heights Nebraska were Mrs Ivy Foster of Tacoma Washington and Mrs Donald K Diehl of Rock Island Illinois Mrs Diehl is the Brooks daughter in law.
Mercy hospital alumnae will hold a picnic Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the river pavilion in Ellis park. Reservations are required by noon Tuesday and should be made with Mrs. Glen Turner at 32 1095.
Entertaining Monday evening will be Mrs W H Jensen 337 Twenty second Street NE. The dinner honors her son Myron Jensen. Eight guests will share the courtesy. Mr and Mrs Myron Jensen married Saturday morning will be honored by Mrs Jensen's mother Tuesday evening at a miscellaneous shower. Another party honoring the couple was Sunday at Mrs Cunningham's tearoom hosted by Mrs Katherine Dunbar and Charles Pudgile.
Pattern 4111 is listed for women in sizes 36 to 50 with fabric requirements of 3% yards 39 inch fabric and 2% yards lace edging for size 36. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent for maize cost and provide plain size name address and style number.
Dr. Mary MacFadyen argues meat remains essential even in hot weather. A quarter pound daily provides needed protein, with milk cheese and eggs as valuable alternatives. Fresh meat supports overall body function, while summer menus should favor fruits vegetables and salads over heavy starches.
A reader asks Miss Manners about dating a man with hidden motives tied to war service and personal history. The adviser suggests letting it go if no real issue exists, or offering an explanation if the rift stems from the divorce topic and the other party is tolerant of family background.
An advertisement for a simple 12 by 16 inch panel featuring The Twenty third Psalm. Pattern 375 includes transfer design, stitch illustrations, color chart and materials list. Send 10 cents plus 1 cent postage to The Cedar Rapids Gazette needlecraft department, 82 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY. include pattern number and your name and address.
A Sunday guest in the residence of Dr. and Mrs. M. H. Williams at 2316 Fourth Avenue SE was Dr. L. F. Catterson of Oskaloosa.
The Trinity Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service met Friday at 2 p.m. for a business meeting and mission study. Mrs. C. H. Newman presided and devotions were led by Mrs. W. Eckler. The lesson, "For the Facing of This Hour," was led by Mrs. W. Goreham with several members participating.
An anonymous reader chides those who date married men warning of betrayal and social scorn. The response thanks the writer, notes the lesson learned, and encourages sharing wisdom with others.
The Supreme Court held a city ordinance requiring peddler licenses may constitutionally apply to a Jehovahs Witness distributing literature with solicitations. The decision cites allowing a reasonable fee for money making activities by any religious or didactic group. The article also notes the court agreeing to review a Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad reorganization, with investors seeking final approval after IC and district court actions.
Mothers of the 6A Cleveland class hosted the year end party in the school kindergarten room with red, white and blue decor. Mrs. Phillip Chancer prepared nut caps and autographs desk pads were given as favors to guests. Students listed include Clyde McMillan Richard Clark John Ruby Charles Mehaffey Patty Niebuhr Joan Hauskins Martha Sheldon Robert Stone Richard Rabik Charles Chandler Richard Reggentin and George Wiltsey. Penmanship certificates were awarded by Miss Bernice Wechsler.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church held a Friday luncheon at the church. Mrs. Frank Oxley led the hosting group, with Mrs. G E King as program chairman and Mrs. Carrie Thomas delivering the devotion. Dr Marion H Williams installed the officers: Lester Martinek president, V M Moravec first vice president, G B McMillan second vice president, Don Harris third vice president, John Hockaday fourth vice president, Wilmer Robison secretary, B F Hammond treasurer, and Walter Fry assistant treasurer.
The historical note records that the first paper mill in the United States was established in 1690 in Germantown Pennsylvania. It marks a key early American industrial development and highlights Germantown as the site of this milestone.
Chi Omega alumnae will meet Wednesday at 6 15 p m in the home of Mrs. John L Gilmore 418 Dunreath Drive NE Hostesses include Lois Schwerzentruber Cecelia Kohli Catherine Wodrich and Jes samine Kinch
Pearl Harbor AP reports the Midway defeat crippled Japan's fleet and air arm, marking a turn in the Pacific war. The Coral Sea and Java losses set the stage for a U S offensive to protect Australia Hawaii and Alaska while reducing Japanese seapower for future operations.
Adrian L. Schlimmer, son of Mr and Mrs John Schlimmer of 1304 First Avenue NW, has been promoted from corporal to sergeant at the Lake Charles Army Flying School in Lake Charles Louisiana where he serves as a clerk.
Pat McNally of 1024 Second Avenue SE completes primary training as an aviation cadet with the Navy Flying Kernels at Glenview Illinois. He plans to be in Cedar Rapids and Cascade until Tuesday before departing for further training in Corpus Christi Texas.
Sergt Leonard L Siegel of the 69th Coast Artillery in San Diego is promoted to technical sergeant and will transfer to Camp Haan Riverside California. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J D Siegel of 1971 B Avenue NE.
Private Charles R. Gould of Esterfield Le, with Company A 332nd engineer regiment, special service at the engineer center, visiting his mother and sister Mrs. John Gould and Helen Gould at 1039 Avenue NW before leaving Sunday for Wahoo Nebraska to visit his father. Maynard J. Hoye, former city fireman, promoted to staff sergeant at Camp Sutton Monroe NC.
In a commencement address at Iowa Wesleyan College Lieutenant Robert McMann fought with a dead motor. He shot down three Japanese planes during the Darebin raid in Australia. Arnold credits the Army Air Forces with a high score of destruction including ships transports and fighters.
Paul Rapaport son of Mr and Mrs A Rapaport 2301 Blake boulevard SE has been graduated from the officer training school at Fort Benning Georgia as a second lieutenant He arrived home Saturday night to spend a 10 day furlough with his parents and at the conclusion of the visit will go to Fort DuPont Delaware
Richard M Hoff son of Mrs B J Hoff 1414 Bever Ave SE promoted to first lieutenant. Hoff serves with the air corps at Brownswood Municipal airport. Private Kenneth Radeke on 10 day furlough from Orlando Air Base visits parents 1613 C Ave NE. Radeke enlisted September 1941. Private Harold Cerveny son of Mr Mrs Frank Cerveny 2614 C Ave NW promoted to sergeant stationed at McChord Field Washington. Private W J Nebendahl formerly of 117 Second Ave SW inducted last May now at Camp Claiborne Louisiana.
Jennie Downey of 1616 Ninth Street SE was taken to Mercy hospital with head injuries after the car she rode in struck a culvert three miles south of Cedar Rapids on Otis road. Driver Harold E. Holubar, 34, of 1029 Thirty-third Street NE, cited poor visibility as the cause.
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