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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1942

Page

27

Out-of-Town Guests and Bride-Elect Fetted in Social Notice

Courtesies and showers marked the social calendar with out-of-town guests and a bride-elect honored. Hostess Mrs. Karl P. Blaise hosted breakfasts and teas for Mrs. George Schuster of Glen Rock New Jersey Miss Mabel Booton of Cleveland Mrs William Culver and families preparing to move to Denver. Other events included a coffee for Mrs John Griffith and a breakfast in Mrs Wurster's tearoom with a long guest list. A postnuptial shower honored Mrs Lloyd Piersall with Miss Mary Gallagher presiding and many attendees listed.

Karl P. Blaise Country Club Parkway SE George Schuster Glenrock N. J Arthur L. Augustine Twenty-fourth Street Drive Mabel Booton Cleveland B. P. Lattner Fourth Avenue William C. Culver Culver Denver Charles Daniel Ridgewood Terrace John Griffith Minneapolis Griffith J. W. Griffith Johnson Avenue NW Fred A. Winter Blake Boulevard C. D. Hedberg Forest Drive Jean Doris Hill Robert Jones H. M. Hill Diane Brokaw Magdalene Carns Wurster Viola Shepherd Marion Marian Dickson Lloyd Piersall Loraine Wieland Mary E Gallagher Third Avenue SE Elfrieda Metz Ermengarde Cuhel Cora Marsh Lillian Jesina Bernita Conway M Sullivan Yale Uridil Robert A. Smith Thomas Radloff Ralph Redus Arthur Mehaffey Oran Turner

Miss Van Winkle Expected Home From College Visit

Miss Marjorie Van Winkle daughter of Dr and Mrs H L Van Winkle of 2314 Fifth Avenue SE is expected home Monday from Frances Shimer Junior College at Mt Carroll Hl where she has been studying.

Marjorie van Winkle H. L. van Winkle Fifth Avenue SE Frances Shimer Mt. Carroll

Miss Sylvia Lehti Returns for Summer Term at Town State

Miss Sylvia Lehti, daughter of Mr and Mrs David W Lehti of 1932 Fifth Avenue SE, returns Monday to Town State College for a six weeks summer term.

Town State College Sylvia Lehti David W. Lehti Fifth Avenue SE

Violin Recital by Mrs Taylor Pupils at YWCA

Mrs Flora Hromatka Taylor presents her pupils in a violin recital Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the YWCA Auditorium with Virginia Paul Moore as accompanist. Friends invited. Performers include Mildred Biondo Charlotte Barnard Judy Luttner Willi Dean Howells Susan Moon Jo Fran Kouba Norman Paula Susan Walter Barbara Butterfield Elma Fern Samuelson Mary Anne Paula Janet Sullivan Helen Thomas Frances Siamis Anna Mae Osterlund Eldo Mentzer.

Flora Hromatka Taylor Virginia Paul Moore Mildred Biondo Charlotte Mary Barnard Judy Luttner Willi Dean Howells Susan Moon Jo Fran Kouba Norman Paula Susan Walter Barbara Butterfield Elma Fern Samuelson Mary Anne Paula Janet Sullivan Helen Thomas Frances Siamis Anna Mae Osterlund Eldo Mentzer

Officers Elected By Mozart Club

At the final Mozart club meeting in the YWCA Miss Irene Estes was elected president for the coming year. New officers include Miss Mary Ellen Dennis vice president Dean Ring secretary and Miss Anna Gianekakis treasurer.

Mozart Club Y W.C.A Irene Estes Mary Ellen Dennis Dean Ring Anna Gianedakis

Wedding notice for MacLaughlin Christensen ceremony

Mr and Mrs Martin J Cole of Los Angeles visit family in town for a 10 day stay. Mrs Cole will serve as matron of honor at the wedding of Mass Mary Irene MacLaughlin and Sergt John E Christensen, set for Sunday at 4 30 p.m. in the First Christian church.

Martin J Cole Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs Huntington Host Guests in 1946

Mr and Mrs Arthur Huntington of 1946 Fifth Avenue SE entertain their son and daughter-in-law Lieut and Mrs Robert Huntington of Memphis Tennessee as house guests this week. Lieut Huntington serves in the rivers and harbors department of the war office in Memphis.

Arthur Huntington Fifth Avenue SE Robert Huntington Memphis Tenn Huntington Rivers and Harbors

Mrs P Moore Returns Home From Clarksville Visit

Mrs P Moore of 357 Park Terrace SE returns home after a five week visit with her husband in Clarksville Tennessee where he holds a war construction contract. The update notes her husband’s assignment in Clarksville and the couple’s extended stay.

P. Moore Park Terrace SE Clarksville Tenn Moore

Camp Fire group hosts Gay Nine Ties party at Kane home

Members of the Cantekiva Camp Fire group gathered Friday at Audrey Kane's home 318 Twenty fourth Street NE for a Gay Nine Ties party and fire makers dinner. Assisting hostesses were Marie Ewoldt Barbara Kern Bette Kern and Delores Milburn. Mrs. L. O. Whitcomb serves as guardian of the group.

Cantekiva Audrey Kane Twentyfourth Street Marie Ewoldt Barbara Bette Kern Delores Milburn L. O. Whitcomb

Engaged couple Evelyn Leon Kinney announced

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 is set for Saturday at 8 am at St Patrick's church. Evelyn is a Ryan High School graduate and State Theater employee. Kinney is a St Patrick's High School graduate employed by Collins Radio Company.

Eleanor English Sixth Street Evelyn Leon William James Kinney Dan Kinney E Avenue St. Patrick's Church the Ryan High School State Theater Mr Kinney St Patrick's High School Collins Radio Company

Lena Neuswander Weds Clarence Panush in May 30 Nuptials

Miss Lena Marie Neuswander daughter of Mrs Ethyl Neuswander of Aledo Illinois and Clarence C Panush son of Mr and Mrs James Panush of New Hampton were married May 30 in the Dam rectory of the Immaculate Conception The Rev John M Mally officiated with Miss Marion Palmer and Joe Blunt attending A luncheon followed at Lafayette cafe The Panushes will reside at 1500 Park Avenue SE Wisconsin after a wedding trip The bride wore a brown and beige dress with pink roses in corsage The groom is employed by Wilson and Company and both are graduates of area schools

Lena Marie Neuswander Ethyl Neuswander Aledo Clarence C. Panush James Panush New Hampton Dam Miss Palmer Lafayette Cafe Panosh Aledo High School Wilson and Company Wisconsin 1500 Park Avenue SE

Mrs Roland Rogers and daughter Leave for Carbondale

Mrs Roland Hl Rogers and her daughter Janie depart from 423 Twenty-third Street NE to join Lieut. Rogers in Carbondale Ohio where he works at the ordnance plant.

Roland Hl. Rogers Twenty-third Street Janie Carbondale Rogers Ordnance Plant

Irene Uten Dance School Recital at ICBJ Hall

The Irene Uten dancing school of the YWCA presents a recital Wednesday at 710 p.m. at the ICBJ hall. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

Irene Uten The YWCA Icb.j. Hall

Local Couple Visiting Relatives in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs John T Mas of Schenectady New York are visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids. They stay with Mr and Mrs J Kinney at 824 FE Avenue NW and with Mr and Mrs Herman May at 1005 F Avenue NW. Mr May is a former Cedar Rapids resident.

John T. Mas Schenectady N.Y J. Kinney FE Avenue NW Herman May F Avenue NW May Cedar Rapids

Mrs Teahen Hosts Farewell Bridge Luncheon

Mrs Henry F Teahen of 600 First Avenue NW hosted a dessert luncheon at the Elks club for members of her bridge club. The gathering honored Mrs H Lattner and family who plan to relocate to Mankato. Attending were 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.

Henry F. Teahen First Avenue NW Bridge Club Elks Club H. Lattner Mankato Mini Leo W. Salat E. F Lindeken James W. Fry William Kepler T. G. Thornton Edward Teahen Mary Weber

Woodmen Officers to Attend Cedar Rapids District Meeting

State president Helen Moore and state manager Margaret Best will attend the annual Cedar Rapids district convention. Sioux City will host the day of sessions with officers Vera Reid Nell Nicholson Marion Jean and Laura McCrea among those present.

Supreme Woodmen Circle Society Cedar Rapids Sioux City Helen Moore Margaret Best Vera Reid Nell Nicholson Council Bluffs Marion Jean Waterloo Laura McCrea Greenfield

Miss Kuns Weds Archie Galloway in Portland Home

Miss Janette Kuns daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Kuns of Portland Oregon and Archie W Galloway of Portland were married Friday at the bride’s parents home. The bride wore a beige silk gabardine suit with green accessories and was given in marriage by her father. Best man was Wilbur I Kuns brother of the bride. A reception followed at the family home and the couple will reside in Portland.

Janette Kuns Charles F. Kuns Portland Ore Archie W. Galloway Cedar Rapids Wilbur Kuns Nuttron of Honor Wilbur I Galloway Roosevelt High School

Sunday Guests at Brooks Home Include Two Visitors

Mrs Ivy Foster of Tacoma Washington and Mrs Doneld KK Diehl of Rock Island Illinois visited the Lincoln Heights home of Mr and Mrs RJ Brooks. Mrs Diehl is noted as the daughter of the Brooks family.

RJ Brooks Lincoln Heights Ivy Foster Tacoma, Wash Doneld KK Diehl Rock Island Diehl Brooks

Mercy Hospital Alumnae Picnic at Ellis Park River Pavilion

Mercy hospital alumnae will hold a picnic Wednesday at 5 pm at the river pavilion Ellis Park. Attendees should call Mrs Glenn Turner at 32-1095 for reservations by noon Tuesday.

Mercy Hospital River Pavilion Ellis Park Glenn Turner

Birthday dinner honors Jensen family at three parties

Entertaining at a birthday dinner Monday evening will be Mrs Jensen. The event at 337 Twenty-second Street NE honors her son Myron. Eight nest s will share the courtesy of Mr and Mrs Jensen who were married Saturday morning. A shower follows on Tuesday evening. Another party for Mr and Mrs Jensen was held Sunday evening at Mrs Cunninghams tearoom hosted by Mrs Katherine Dunbar and Charles Pudgile.

OH Jensen Twenty-second Street Jensen Myron Masten Jensen Mro

Pattern Adams Dress Pattern 4181 Listing

Anne Adams pattern 4181 offered in women sizes 36 to 50 with fabric needs listed. Include price 15 cents plus mailing, order to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department at 244 West Seventeenth Street New York NY. Also promotes Pattern Book for summer dress parade at 10 cents.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York N. Y

Meat Should Be Eaten In Summer Too

The article argues meat remains essential in a daily diet despite heat and rising prices. It notes protein needs, the role of meat in tissue repair, and that meat aids body function without harming kidneys. It suggests about a quarter pound daily as a guideline and lists other protein sources like milk and cheese.

Advice From Mary Manners on Divorce and Apology

A reader asks if she should apologize for harsh remarks about divorced people after a man mentions possible separation. Mary Manners advises weighing his feelings, explaining your ignorance of his family background, and deciding whether to explain and pursue or let it go if he means much to you.

Mass Manners Oa Swell Les Tong Azaoo Bes Sagan Dent

Mothers of Cleveland Pupils Entertain Mothers of Cleveland Pupils

Mothers of the 6A class at Cleveland School hosted the event for mothers and teachers in the kindergarten room with a red white and blue theme. Attendees included Clyde McMillan Richard Clark John Ruby Charles Mehaftes Patty Niebuhr Joan Thauskins Martha Sheldon Robert Stone Richard Rabrk Chartes Chandler Richard Reggentin and George Wilkes. Papership certificates were awarded by Muss Bermee Wechsler.

Cleveland Oan Mars Phillyp Chandler Clyde McMillan Richeard Clark John Ruby Charles Mehaftes Patty Niebuhr Joan Thauskinsg Martha Sheldon Robert Stone Richard Rabrk

Woman's Mission Society meets at First Christian Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church met for luncheon Friday at the church. Mrs Frank Oxley and her group coordinated the event with Mrs GE King as program chair and Mrs Carrie Thomas leading devotions. Officers installed by Dr. Marion H Williams include Lester Martinnek president and VOM Moravee first vice president, plus McMillan second vice president Harris third vice president Hockaday fourth vice president Robison secretary Hamimone treasurer and Walter Fry assistant treasurer.

Society of the First Christian Church Duncheon Frank Oxles GE King Carrie Thomas Marion H. Willams Lester Martinek Vom. Moravee G. B. McMillan Don Harris John Hockaday Wilmer Robison Boof Hamimone Walter Fry

Chi Omega Alumnae Plan Meeting at Gilmore Home

Members of the Chi Omega alumnae group will meet Wednesday at 615 pm at Mrs. John I. Gilmore’s home 418 Dunreath Drive NE. Hostesses include Lois Schwarzentruber Cecelia Kohl Catherine Woorich and Jes samine Kinch.

Chi Omega John I. Gilmore Dunreath Drive Lois Schwarzentruber Cecelia Kohl Catherine Woorich Jessamine Kinch

Pattern Patten for 12x16 Inch Panel Needlework

Pattern 375 features a transfer design for a 12 by 16 inch panel with stitch illustrations color chart and materials. Send 10 cents plus 1 cent for mailing to The Cedar Rapids Gazette needlecraft department 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY. Include plaid pattern number name and return address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Department Eighth Avenue New York N.Y

Sunday guest in the hope of doctor visit

A Sunday visit inquiry mentions Dr L Fo Catterson of Oskalewsa hosting a guest at Thames 2318 Fourth Avenue SE, seeking a medical appointment or discussion.

Thames Fourth Avenue L. Fo Catterson Oskalewsa

WSCS and Trinity Methodist Meet for Mission Study

The WSCS and Trinity Methodist Church held a Friday meeting at 61 pm for a church business session and mission study. Mrs CoH Newman presided with devotions led by Mre Woo Eehler. The missionary lesson For the Facing of This Hour was led by Mrs WE Goreham with several members assisting.

WSCS Et Trinity Methodist Church Coh Newman Mre Woo Eehler WE Goreham A B Curtis Charles Viaachbaces William Bues

Supreme Court Rules Peddlers License Applies to Religious Literature

The court ruling holds that a peddlers license may be required for Jehovah’s Witnesses distributing religious literature. The decision notes the balance between religious freedom and public interest, allowing local licensing to regulate handbills and distribution activities.

Washington Gnp Supreme Court

Allied Offensive Nearer After Midway Victory

The Battle of Midway crippled the Japanese fleet and its air arm, signaling a strong turn in the Pacific War. American naval power proved better trained and equipped, hastening the drive to an all-out Allied offensive against Japan.

Er Clark Pearl Harbor Amettenhai Wiedway Japan Mins Coral Sea Jaca Philippines United States United Nations Australia Hawai Abhiska Jepans Fleet Air Arm Midway Amercan

Promotions across services highlighted in scattered notes

A jumble of officer promotions and transfers appears, naming Adrian Schlimmer and Leonard, J Siegel, Paul Rapaport and others. The items reference promotions to sergeant and lieutenant, assignments to Lake Charles and Camp Haan, and various stationing details amid unclear OCR.

Serat Leonard San Diego Sen Mioo Mis J Siegel Avenue NE Tehrral Camp Haan Revenside

Private Charles Rosennd of Effor Field Named

A wartime note reports Private Charles Rosennd of Effor Field in the 332nd engineer regiment assigned to the special service at the engineer center. His sister and mother, M Joni Greenwich, note his service and family ties to defense work.

Joni Greewich Charles Rosennd

American Flyer shoots down three Jap planes after motor dies

A pilot aboard American Flyer shoots down three Japanese planes after his engine fails over the battle area. Despite a dead motor, he pilots a glider to safety and returns to action. Aerial combat results claim 33 aircraft destroyed in air, 44 ships sunk, and numerous enemy planes eliminated, with ground losses also noted.

American Flyer MT Pleasant Ameri Austra Iowa Spe Gererat

Woman Injured When Car Strikes Culvert

A woman was injured when a car struck a culvert on a rural Ox road about three miles from Cos Rapids. The vehicle, driven by Harold Het, posted the accident report amid poor visibility.

Tere Dyer North Street Mercy Hoputal Garo Ead Hinkes Cauvert Taree Cos Dap Rapids Harold Fo

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