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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1942
Page
6
Entertaining on the social calendar includes breakfasts and showers for out-of-town guests and a bride elect. Hostesses include Mrs. Karl P. Blaise and Mrs. C. D. Hedberg. Guests hail from Glen Rock New Jersey Cleveland and Marion with local hosts in Minnesota. Mrs. Culver plans a Denver relocation for her family.
Miss Marjorie Van Winkle daughter of Dr and Mrs H L Van Winkle 2314 Fifth Avenue SE is expected home Monday night from Frances Shimer junior college at Mt Carroll Til
Returning Monday to Iowa State college for a six weeks summer term was Miss Sylvia Lehti daughter of Mr and Mrs David W Lehti 1932 Fifth avenue SE.
Mrs Flora Hromatko Taylor will present her pupils in a violin recital Tuesday evening at 8 in the YWCA auditorium. Mrs Virginia Paul Moore will be accompanist. Friends of the pupils are invited. Performers include Mildred Biondo Charlotte Barnard Judy Lattner Willa Howells Susan Moon Jo Kouba Norman Paulu Susan Walter Barbara Butterfield Elma Samuelson Mary Paulu Janet Sullivan Helen Thomas Frances Siamis Anna Osterlund Eldo Mentzer.
At the final meeting of the Mozart club held Saturday at the YWCA Irene Estes was elected president for the coming year. Also named were Mary Ellen Dennis as vice president Dean Ring as secretary and Anna Giandakis as treasurer.
Mr and Mrs Martin J Cole of Los Angeles arrive for a 10 day visit with 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 to be solemnized Sunday at 4 30 p m in the First Christian church
Mr and Mrs Arthur Huntington of 1946 Fifth Avenue SE host this week their son and daughter in law Lieut and Mrs Robert Huntington of Memphis Tennessee. Lieut Huntington serves in the rivers and harbors department of the war office in Memphis.
Mrs. S P Moore of 357 Park Terrace SE has returned home after a five week visit with her husband in Clarksville Tennessee. Mr Moore is engaged on a war construction contract in Clarksville.
Members gathered Friday at Audrey Kane’s home 318 Twenty fourth Street NE for a Gay Nine Ties party and fire makers dinner. Hostesses included Marie Ewoldt Barbara Korn Bette Korn and Delores Milburn with Mrs. L oo Whitcomb serving 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 is set for Saturday at 8 am in St Patrick's Church. Evelyn is a Ryan High School graduate employed by the State Theater. Kinney is a St Patrick's High School graduate employed by Collins Radio Company.
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 Immaculate Conception church rectory. The Rev John M Molly officiated. The couple will reside at 1509 Park Avenue SE after a Wisconsin honeymoon.
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 at the ordnance plant in Carbondale.
The Irene Iiten dancing school of the YWCA presents a recital Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the ZCBJ hall. Tickets are available at the door.
Mr and Mrs John P May of Schenectady New York are visiting in 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 Friday for members of her bridge club. The gathering honored Mrs C H Lattner and her family as they prepare to move to Mankato Minnesota. Attendees included Mrs Leo W Salat Mrs E F Lindeken Mrs James W Fry and Mrs William Kepler. Guests were Mrs G Thornton Mrs Edward Teahen and Miss Mary Weber.
The state president Mrs. Helen Moore and state manager Mrs. Margaret Best will attend the Cedar Rapids district convention of the Supreme Woodmen Circle. Sioux City will host the day long sessions with officers including Mrs. Vera Reid national representative and others from Council Bluffs Waterloo Greenfield and Sioux City.
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. Bride wore beige silk gabardine with Kelly green. Best man was Wilbur I Kuns brother of the bride. reception followed at the home. Mrs Galloway a Roosevelt high school Cedar Rapids graduate. They will reside in Portland.
Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Brooks in Lincoln Heights Nebraska included Mrs. Ivy Foster from Tacoma Washington and Mrs. Donald K. Diehl from Rock Island. Mrs. Diehl is the Brooks family daughter in law.
Mercy Hospital alumnae will hold a picnic Wednesday at p.m. at the river pavilion in Ellis Park. Call Mrs. Glen Turner at 3-1095 for reservations by noon Tuesday.
Entertaining at a birthday dinner Monday evening will be Mrs W H Jensen of 337 Twenty second Street NE. The dinner honors Myron Jensen, son of the host, with eight guests expected. Mr and Mrs Myron Jensen recently wed in a Saturday morning ceremony. Another shower for the couple followed the event.
Anne Adams pattern 4111 offered in women's sizes 36 through 50. Size 36 requires 3% yards of 39 inch fabric and 2% yards lace edging. Send 15 cents plus 1 cent postage to Pattern Department at 243 West Seventeenth Street New York NY. Lead the summer dress parade with the new Pattern Book costing 10 cents.
Health guidance notes meat supplies essential protein for tissue repair and overall function. A quarter pound daily is suggested, with other protein sources like milk cheese and eggs. In warmth meat intake may drop to reduce heat, but daily protein remains important.
A newspaper snippet presents reader letters and Miss Manners style replies on wartime motives in dating, divorce avoidance, and infidelity with a concluding note of thanks for shared wisdom. The column features guidance on apologizing after judging others and cautionary views on relationships.
Mothers of the 6A Cleveland class hosted the end of year party in the kindergarten room with red white and blue decorations. Mrs Phillip Chands prepared nut caps and favors. autograph albums and desk pads were given as mementos to guests. Students Clyde McMillan Richard Clark John Ruby Charles Meheffey Patty Niebuhr Joan Hauskins Martha Sheldon Robert Stone Richard Rabik Charles Chandler Richard Reggentin and George Wiltsey performed in the program. Penmanship certificates were awarded by Miss Bernice Wechsler.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church met for lunch on Friday with Mrs. Frank Oxley and her group in charge. Mrs. G. E. King led the program and Mrs. Carrie Thomas delivered the devotional. Officers installed by Dr. Marion H. Williams included President Mrs. Lester Martinek and vice presidents Mrs. V. M. Moravec, Mrs. G. B. McMillan, Mrs. Don Harris, Mrs. John Hockaday, and Secretary Mrs. Wilmer Robison, among others.
Chi Omega alumnae will meet Wednesday at 6 15 p.m. at the home of Mrs John L Gilmore 418 Dunreath drive NE Hostesses include Lois Schwarzentruber Cecelia Kohl Catherine Wodrich and Jes samine Kinch assist.
A simple needlework panel depicts the Twenty third psalm. Pattern 375 offers a 12 by 16 inch panel with transfer, stitch illustrations, color chart and materials. Send 10 cents plus 1 cent mailing to Cedar Rapids Gazette needlecraft dept 82 Eighth avenue New York NY. include pattern number name and address.
A Sunday guest in the residence of Dr and Mrs M H Williams 2316 Fourth Avenue SE was Dr L F Catterson of Oskaloosa.
The Woman's Society of Christian Service met Friday at 2 p.m. for a business meeting and mission study. President Mrs. C. H. Newman presided. Devotions were led by Mrs. W. O. Eckler. The missionary lesson, For the Facing of This Hour, was led by Mrs. W. E. Goreham with several members participating.
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that a municipal peddler license can constitutionally cover Jehovah's Witnesses distributing literature with solicitations. Justice Reed said any religious group may be charged a reasonable fee for money making activities. The article also notes a Seattle plan review for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad reorganization involving investors and the ICC.
The Germantown mill in Pennsylvania marks the nation’s first paper production facility established in 1690, reflecting early colonial industry and innovation.
Pearl Harbor AP reports the Midway battle crippled Japan's navy and boosted prospects for a full Allied offensive. The Coral Sea and Philippines campaigns framed the twofold U S goal to protect Allied holdings from Australia to Alaska and curb Japan's seapower for future operations.
Adrian L. Schlimmer, son of Mr and Mrs John Schlimmer of 1304 First Avenue NW, promoted from corporal to sergeant at Lake Charles Army Flying School in Louisiana where he serves as a clerk.
Private Charles R. Gould of Esler Field La with 332nd Engineer Regiment in special service at the engineer center visits his mother and sister Mrs John Gould 1039 Fave nue NW and Helen Gould for several days. He left Sunday for Wahoo Neb to visit his father in defense work there. Maynard J Hoye a former fireman is promoted to staff sergeant at Camp Sutton Monroe NC.
In a speech at Iowa Wesleyan College, Gen Henry H. Arnold recounted Lieut Robert McMann's daring air battle over Darwin Australia. With his engine dead McMann fired his guns and shot down three Japanese aircraft including a Zero and a dive bomber before safely parachuting. The incident highlighted Allied air power in the Pacific theater.
Pat McNally of 1024 Second Avenue SE has finished primary training with the Flying Kernels at Glenview Illinois. He will be in Cedar Rapids and at Cascade until Tuesday before moving to Corpus Christi Texas for further training.
Sergt Leonard L Siegel aged 69th coast artillery based in San Diego is promoted to technical sergeant. He is son of Mr and Mrs J D Siegel and will transfer to Camp Haan Riverside California from his current posting on 1971 B avenue NE.
Paul Rapaport son of Mr and Mrs A Rapaport 2301 Blake boulevard SE has been graduated from the officer training school at Fort Benning Ga as a second lieutenant He arrived home Saturday night for a 10 day furlough with his parents and will report to Fort DuPont Del after the visit.
Richard M Hoff son of Mrs B J Hoff 1414 Bever Ave SE promoted to first lieutenant with the air corps at Brownswood Texas Private Kenneth Radeke on a 10 day furlough from Orlando Air Base Florida with parents Mr and Mrs J Radeke 1613 C Ave NE He enlisted in September 1941 Private Harold Cerveny son of Mr and 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 drafted last May sent to Camp Claiborne Louisiana
Jennie Downey of 1616 Ninth Street SE was taken to Mercy hospital with head injuries after a car she rode in struck a culvert three miles south of Cedar Rapids on Otis road. The driver Harold E. Holubar of 1029 Thirty-third Street NE cited poor visibility as the cause.
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