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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1943
Page
1
A Cedar Rapids scene centers on Mrs Beardsley Ruml wife of the pay as you go tax plan originator as she quietly captivates onlookers at events. Her outfits draw comment from old friends and peers while her daughter Ann Ruml Jordan advances in fashion writing.
Miss Margaret Ann Poster will marry Robert Patton Hinshaw of Princeton University on June 19 at 8 pm in St Pauls Methodist Church. Attendants include maid of honor Jeanne Marshall. bridesmaids Jean Newburger Phyllis Sheehy Priscilla Roth. best man Randall Hinshaw. ushers James Coquillette David Pickford John Foster and David Foster. Dinner for Miss Foster hosted by Phyllis Sheehy Wednesday at 361 Garden Drive SE. seating for 14.
Mrs George Book of 132 Thirty Sixth Street NE announces the marriage of her son Tech Sergeant Don E Book Fourth Grade at Pine Camp New York to Acquiline Storrs of Hammond Texas The service was May 1 at the First Presbyterian Church McKinley High School graduate Don Book has served two years and is overseas Mrs Book resides with her parents in Hammond.
Ashley chapter DAR meets Saturday at 12 30 PM for a buffet picnic luncheon in the Bungalow of the Light company. Hostesses include the social committee Mines members and Miss Jane Scott. Regent Mrs Marion H Williams presides. devotions by Mrs J S Bain. poem by Mrs Harold R Trewin from Listen To The People. Attendees asked to bring a covered dish.
Dick Durham and Bill Louther, both ISU students, left Tuesday for Fort Benton Montana where Dick will visit for a week after spending the weekend with the Durham family at 2306 Hillcrest Drive SE.
Mrs S P Moore of 357 Park Ter SE hosted eight bridge club members for a luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The party remained at the club for bridge following the meal.
Mrs H C Brand entertained eight guests at a birthday luncheon at 391 Memorial Drive SE on a Wednesday. The occasion honored Mrs H N Jerome who, with her husband, will move to Sac City, and included Mrs Karl Schmidt. the group played bridge in the afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Bode and her daughter Mrs. Warren Ackley host a miscellaneous shower for Miss Marie Dolson, bride-elect of Richard Ellison Paul, at the de home 2009. Mr. Vernon will entertain as 20 mothers and daughters attend, with bridge as the main diversion.
Mrs Francis Stark of route No 1 entertained twenty four guests at a dinner Sunday honoring the birthday of her mother Mrs Jennie Cronk of Clinton and her granddaughter Jean The man.
Miss Dagmar Margarette Steensgaard and Raymond Kaufman united in marriage Sunday at 8 p.m. in the First English Lutheran Church. The double ring ceremony featured floral arrangements of peonies and tapers with Rev. Paul Luther Miller officiating. The couple will reside on a Victor farm after a reception hosted by the church.
Hostess Mrs Ronald P Evans welcomed members at a luncheon for 12 at her home 1134 Twenty fifth Street SE. Guests included Mrs John B Turner and Mrs Edmund Welch Miller Jr in attendance.
Mrs. Frank Heald of 1615 Grande Avenue SE hosted a luncheon for eight members of her bridge club on Wednesday. The event featured arranged seating and socializing among friends.
Harrison school's 6A class hosted a Tuesday dinner planned by a mothers committee with tables in a patriotic motif. Pupils listed include LeRoy Saylor James Kunzman Barbara Barger Ocie Trimble Vernon Zerbee Lorraine Gamm Jerema Ely Ona Lee Baird Rosemary Sixta Donna Blarton Max Selzer Jean Minhart Robert Pigman Evelyn Tillapaugh Dan Navratil Leon Melsha John Gallagher Marilou Beebe Patricia Bolton Doris Hill Nevada Smith Garlan Wagner Rita Dorland Mildred Bunnell Wallace Storm Jane Hubbard Leonard Stoneking Lloyd Lust George Miller David McLoud Hugh Van Cleve and Richard Wise.
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Edward K. Trefz and their son-in-law and daughter of Mrs. George Book have completed a year at Columbia University in New York City. They will spend the summer in Newburgh, N. Y., where the Rev. Trefz is a church pastor, and return to New York for another year at Columbia in the fall.
The Stitch and Chatter club will hold a business meeting and social hour Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Jane Boyd Community House.
Ruth Ellen and Mary Alice Lambertsen daughters of Mr and Mrs Robert Lambertsen 1242 F avenue NE celebrated their fourth and second birthdays at a Sunday afternoon party. Eighteen guests shared the courtesy.
Sixteen members of the Friendship club met Tuesday for a picnic dinner at Mrs. O. L. Brown home 1629 Baverne NW. The group honored Mrs Brown a recent bride on her birthday.
Miss Margaret M Byrnes daughter of Mr and Mrs James D Byrnes became the bride of Leo E Procok USNR son of Mr and Mrs Peter Procok on Saturday at eight oclock mass in St Patrick s church. Rev Donald G Peters officiated. The altar featured garden flowers and bridal wreath. Attending maid of honor was Miss Mary Byrnes. best man was Robert Procok. Ushers were Joseph Byrnes and Adolph Procok. The couple left for Chicago where Mr Procok is stationed at Great Lakes Naval training station as an instructor.
Miss Gertrude Stieger daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Stieger and Lieut Leonard J Fuller son of Mr and Mrs Arthur J Fuller were united in marriage Friday at 7 30 p m at the Second Christian church Rev I E Linkletter officiated The couple were attended by Mrs Gordon Brousard and Fred Mineck After a reception at the bride’s home the couple will reside in San Marcos Texas Both graduates of Roosevelt High School
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wheeldon of 1531 Thirty-fourth Street NE announce the engagement of their daughter Betty to David Ray Johnston of Seattle Washington. Mr Johnston is an electrician's mate in the navy. No date has been set for the wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Dunlap hosted a Sunday buffet for twenty five guests at 1102 Elmhurst Drive NE. Out of town attendees included Dr. and Mrs. George Dunlap of Tacoma Washington Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bail of San Antonio Miss Zelda Bail of Minneapolis Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Baker and Robert of Chicago Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mac Danel and daughters Mari jean and Kay of Clinton Jean Dunlap recently returned from Monona Iowa and Miss Katharine Ball of San Antonio who just graduated from Coe College were weekend house guests.
The Home Rebekah lodge No 79 elected officers Monday evening with Nobile grand Mrs. Anna Davis and other officers listed. Installations are set for July 5. Ruth Hamblin class received the Rebekah degree. Refreshments for 75 members and guests from Praha and Cedar lodges were served. Next meeting June 21 at 8 p.m.
The Shepherdess Guard drill team of White Shrine will hold a polluck supper Saturday at 6 p.m. in Masonic hall with a 5 p.m. business meeting. Hostesses include Mrs. Zed Turner Mrs. S. P. Beatty Mrs. Hattie Blaine Miss Nell Tuttle and Miss Leone Sutherland.
Eloise Wheeler and Richard C Wildman married June 3 at 8 pm in the Church of Christ Ames with Rev Walter Moore officiating. Attendants included Miss Maxine Wheeler and Mrs Paul Rod and ushers Michael Deane and Verne Carlson. The bride wore a lace and net gown with pink rose bouquet. The couple plan to live with Weaver and Mrs Fowler in Ames while Mr Wildman resumes work after graduation.
Miss Iola Tillapaugh was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Bird Club at a Bever Park meeting Monday evening. New officers include vice president Miss Margaret Lahr and secretary-treasurer Miss Emily Steffen. Nomination committee members were Mrs. E J Petranek Miss Lavina Dragoo and Miss Thelma Morton. Retiring president Dr. Warren N Keck announced a summer census of nesting birds, with Mrs. Ross Lund, Miss Margaret Lahr and Miss Isabel Hoyman in charge of arrangements.
Miss Jane Anne Herdlicka daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis W Herdlicka 526 Memorial drive SE has returned from Iowa State College at Ames where she received her bachelor of science degree Friday. She was accompanied home by Miss Doris Gramness of Des Moines who also was graduated Friday.
The closing exercises of Trinity School will be held Thursday at 7 45 p m in Trinity Lutheran church assembly room First avenue and Fourteenth street SW Darrell Schlotterback delivers the salutatory Rev P L Bornhoeft gives the address Jeanne Groth presents the class prophecy Richard Kottmeier awards diplomas and pins Robert LeClerc delivers the valedictory
The Ladies Auxiliary of the P.W.O.C met Monday at the Union office and voted five dollars to Camp Good Health. They organized a wiener roast at Bever park on June 21 at 8 p.m. Mrs Viola Orton chairs the family picnic at Ellis park on July 18. Mrs Della Foster will join the Wacks on June 30. Mrs Rose Martinek and Mrs Libbie Malachek served refreshments.
Miss Martha Pesek of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Henry Fisher of Red Bank New Jersey were honored on their birthdays at the Ely home of Mr and Mrs Frank Fisher. Twenty guests attended the celebration in a small society gathering.
Alumnae members of Alpha Chi Omega will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in Killian's tearoom for luncheon.
Miss Cornelia Brooks and David I. Hull wed Tuesday at high noon in Mt. Vernon. The ceremony at the bride’s parents’ home featured an improvised altar and baskets of orange blossoms. Attendants included Miss Jane Hall and John Tudor. The couple, after a wedding trip, will reside in Iowa City.
Reminder to service the car air cleaner regularly. Clean or replace every 5000 miles to maintain engine performance and air quality. Include routine checks during vehicle maintenance.
Advertisement claims FASTEETH powder secures false teeth by applying a small amount to the plate. It says the alkaline thon acid formula reduces wobble and odor, offering comfort and reliability. Available at drug stores.
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