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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1941

Page

12

Soprano Joan Yessler Recital Planned at Peoples Church

Miss Joan Yessler will be presented in a solo soprano recital Thursday at 8 15 p m at Peoples Church Third Avenue and Sixth Street SE. She is assisted by Jane Young pianist and Marion McWilliams flutist with a program including pieces by Ardou and others.

Helen Kacena Stark Joan Yessler the Peoples Church Third Avenue Sixth Street Jane Young Marion McWilliams Betty Jean Ste Grace Swab Yessler

Weekend Visitors Return To The City

Weekend visitors returned to the city bringing news of weekend trips and weddings. Guests included Ruth Lightner and Charles Hastings at a Grimme wedding. Other visitors stayed at local homes while traveling from Fort Dodge Hobart New York Mountain Lakes Sterling and Lafayette Indiana.

Mrs Ray Cassell Visits Farquhar Family Home

Mrs Ray Cassell of Des Moines visits her parents Mr and Mrs K R Farquhar at 122 Eighteenth street NE.

Ray Cassell Des Moines K. R. Farquhar Eighteenth Street

Walter Dunshees Entertain At Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs Walter E Dunshee of 1844 First Avenue E host a family dinner in their Evansville home celebrating two wedding anniversaries. Sixteen will attend including Mrs Carl Miner of Glencoe NL and Mrs Oliver Parker and Mrs Frank Riley Jr of Evans ton.

Walter E. Dunshee First Avenue E Clark W. Chandler Woodland Drive Mr. Dunshee Carl Miner Glencoe Oliver Parker Frank Riley, Jr Evanston, Til Dunshee

Mrs Horan Hosts Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Mrs. Howard A. Horan of 1717 Third Avenue SE entertained at a luncheon held at the Cedar Rapids Country Club for members. The afternoon featured a bridge game among attendees.

Howard A. Horan Third Avenue SE Ceder Rapids Country Club

Rundquists to Host Tuesday Bridge Dinner

Mr and Mrs H A Rundquist of 309 Sinclair avenue SE will entertain eight members of their bridge club at dinner Tuesday evening.

H. A. Rundquist Sinclair Avenue

Netolicky wedding followed by dinner at Roosevelt Hotel

Complimentary to Dr and Mrs Robert Netolicky the May 31 marriage was celebrated with a Sunday dinner party at the Roosevelt hotel hosted by the bride s parents and sister Mr and Mrs William Yocom of Melbourne and Miss Ruth Griffin of Cedar Rapids The event featured a table with white garden flowers white roses and white tapers in crystal holders Guests included Dr and Mrs Netolicky of Western their granddaughter a niece of Albert Lea Peter Fuhrmeister Mr and Mrs John Nolting and their daughter Betty Mr and Mrs Louis Dennis Mr and Mrs Leslie Worley of Ely and their daughter Miss Louise Worley of Elmhurst Alfred Sammet Dr and Mrs Joseph Netolicky Solon Mr and Mrs James Netolicky and Mrs Carrie Chamberlain of Ely

Robert Netolicky Roosevelt Hotel William Yocom Melbourne Ruth Griffin Cedar Rapids Netolicky Emilie Griffin Wesley Netolicky Western Pee Albert Lea Minn Peter Fuhrmeister John Nolting Betty Louis Dennis Leslie Worley Ely Louise Worley Elmhurst Ill Alfred Sammet Joseph Netolicky Solon James Netolicky Carrie Chamberlain

Iowa City couple wed in St Patrick’s church

Solemnized Saturday at 6:30 a.m. in St Patrick's church was the marriage of Miss Mary Margaret O'Leary and Robert M Hronek both of Iowa City. The Rev L J Brugman officiated. They will reside in Iowa City after a wedding trip to Denver. The bride is a Iowa City high school graduate and University of Iowa alumna. the groom is a Grant high school graduate employed in Iowa City.

St. Patrick’s Church Iowa City Mary Margaret O'Leary J. A. O'Leary Robert M. Hronek Mayme Hronek F Avenue NW L. J. Brugman West Point O'Leary Joseph Denver University of Iowa Uate Grant High School See Ae

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Bowlus At Gill Home

Mrs. F. M. Bowlus was honored at a birthday party hosted by Mrs. R. R. Gill at 412 Second Street SW on Thursday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lesher of Marion and several local couples.

F. M. Bowlus R. R. Gill Second Street Jerry Lesher Marion L. F. Barnett Will Barnett R. T. Bowlus Joe Houts Dale Graf

Girls Camp Fire group hobo hike meets guard ian

The Wetomachick Camp Fire group led by Mrs. Paul Nevins conducted a hobo hike on Saturday. They visited members at back doors asking for handouts before proceeding to Ellis Park.

Wetomachick Paul Nevins Ellis Park

Bridge Luncheon Planned For Iowa Lawyers Wives

The Iowa State Bar association convention in Cedar Rapids includes a Friday luncheon and bridge party at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Luncheon is at 1 pm with hostesses the wives of local attorneys and visiting attorneys’ wives invited. The general committee features Mesdames J. Lynch Jr. T. M. Inc. Stewart Holmes Vid G. Bleakley and others.

Iowa State Bar Association Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Country Club Mesdames “. J

Mrs Louis Sila Presents Piano Pupils In Recital

Mrs Louis H Sila presents a recital this evening at 8 at her studio 1017 Twenty first street SE featuring pupil performances. The program includes Caprice and selections such as Witch of Salem and Ye Willow.

Louis H. Sila Twenty-first Street Carol Ann Holmaquest Elvanne

Miss Jennie Doupnik Returns From Monmouth College

Miss Jennie Doupnik returns from Monmouth College Monmouth NL to spend summer vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Doupnik at 161 Hayes Street SW.

Jennie Doupnik Monmouth College Monmouth, NL Joseph Doupnik Hayes Street

Miss Eiva Marie McMurray Receives USC MA Degree

Miss Eiva Marie McMurray daughter of J. T. McMurray of 226 Fifteenth Street NE earned a master of arts degree during the fifty eighth annual commencement at the University of Southern California held Saturday.

Eiva Marie McMurray J. T. McMurray Fifteenth Street University of Southern California

Lieut and Mrs Maney to Visit in City

Lieut John R. Maney and Mrs Nadgie Rohrbach Maney arrive in Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening on a motor trip from Riverside California en route to New Orleans. He is with the U S aviation service and has been stationed at Riverside for two years. They stay with Mrs Rohrbach at 1400 Fifth Ave SE.

John R. Maney Cedar Rapids New Orleans Riverside Calif Lieut Maney U. S. Aviation Service Nadgie Rohrbach Lieut. Maney W. P. Rohrbach Fifth Avenue SE

Wilsons and relatives attend surprise anniversary dinner

Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Wilson hosted a surprise anniversary dinner at the College Friday evening for Mrs. Wilsons sister Mrs. H. T. McHugh. Guests included Mrs. Wilsons parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Taylor of Berkeley and Mr. McHugh of San Francisco, joined by Mr. and Mrs. William Hale.

H. M. Wilson Third Street

Jolly Dozen Club Sets Wednesday Meeting

The Jolly Dozen club will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. E Beeman at 1563 Bever Avenue.

Jolly Dozen Club

Trail Blazer Leader Heads to Yellowstone Tour

A party led by Jack Hills of S. D. plans a trip to the Trail Blazer area this week. The itinerary includes visits Monday and Tuesday and a tour of Yellowstone National Park during the journey.

Ates Lea Jack Hills S. D Yellowstone National Park

Mrs Buchan Hollom and Small Attend Fifty-Second Convention

Mrs. John Buchan Mrs. George Hollom and Mrs. Fred Small left Monday for Des Moines to attend the fifty second convention and will return Wednesday evening.

John Buchan Second Avenue George Hollom Ninth Street Fred Small Bever Avenue Des Moines A. K

Michaleks Host Pinochle Club Gathering

Mr and Mrs Charles Michalek of 1022 Third Avenue SW hosted a Wednesday pinochle club evening. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R R Simms Mr and Mrs Irwin O Connor Mr and Mrs Ludwig Vanda Mr and Mrs Karl and Mrs Harry Gay. Prize winners were Mr Senate Mr Clendening and Mrs Gauman.

Charles Michalek Third Avenue R. R. Simms Irwin O'Connor Ludwig Vanda Karlas Harry Gay Senate Clendening Gauman

Ruth Kubik Elected President of Mozart Club

Ruth Kubik was named president of the Mozart Club at a Saturday meeting at the YWCA. She, a McKinley high School pupil, has eight years in the club and also plays cello in the McKinley string quartet which won a national high school rating in St Paul.

Mozart Club Ruth Kubik Wesley Kubik Eighth Avenue SE McKinley High School Ruth Grace Swab McKinley String Quartet St. Paul

Iowa State Alumni Picnic Planned for June 22

Iowa State college alumni from Linn and nearby counties will gather at the Ose Garden in Cedar Rapids Ellis Park Sunday June 22 at 1 p.m. Martha Duncan of Ames who broadcasts on the WOI home maker hour will participate in the program.

Iowa State College Linn Ose Cedar Rapids Ellisk Artha Duncan Ames WOI

Phi Rho Society Elects Officers at Meeting

The Phi Rho society met Monday night with Mrs. Oscar Lundquist electing officers. New president is Mrs. Lundquist, vice president Miss Edna Dieman, secretary and treasurer Miss Alberta Michel, social committee Miss Lillian Serbousek and Miss Sylvia Chada, and press reporter Miss Mariam Dieman. An out-of-town guest was Mrs. Charles Andrie of Rockford Illinois. Others present included Alma Turecek, Marjorie Donahue, Sylvia Chada, Lillian Serbousek, Alice Spevacek, Alberta Michel, Edna Dieman, Mariam Dieman, Mrs. Lundquist, Mrs. Richard Lundquist, Mrs. Richard Greenwal t and Mrs. David Mitchell.

Phi Rho Society Oscar Lundquist C Avenue NW Lundquist Edna Dieman Alberta Michel Lillian Serbousek Sylvia Chada Mariam Dieman Charles Andrie Rockford, Il Alma Turechek Marjorie Donahue Alice Spevacek Richard Lundquist Richard Greenawalt David Mitchell

Past Chiefs of Winter Temple 78 Meet in Card Night

Past Chiefs of Winter Temple No 78 Pythian Sisters met Monday led by president Julia Yearick at 3055 Center Point Road NE after a picnic supper. The gathering included a meeting followed by cards.

Winter Temple No Julia Yearick Center Point Road Yearick

Treasure hunt followed by wiener roast hosted by local residents

Alice Hughes and Therese Sonka led a Saturday evening treasure hunt then a wiener roast. Mrs. Dwight Hughes helped with plans. Guests included Jean Probst, Dale Don Trachta, and Gerald Newport.

Alice Hughes Therese Sonka Dwight Hughes Woale Jean Probst Dale Don Trachta Gerald Newport

Mary Younkin and Dr Taylor Wed at Sunshine Mission

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Mary Younkin and Dr. Fred Taylor. The ceremony was performed Monday night by Rev. Frank H. Ward at the Sunshine Mission. They will reside at 509 B Avenue NE after the first of next week and be at home to friends.

Mary Younkin Fred Taylor Sunshine Mission Frank H. Ward B Avenue NE

Goodwill circle meets at Calkins home and adjusts meeting time

Members of the Goodwill junior circle of the Kings Daughters met at Mrs J J Calkins home 143 Thirtieth street drive SE Monday. The meeting hour was changed to 2 p m. Committees were appointed Telephone Vesta O Donnell serving Pat Robinson services Marilyn Mills publicity Arlene Rose ways and means Dawn Hanson

Goodwill Junior Circle of the King’s Daughters J. J. Calkins Thirtieth Street Vesta O'Donnell Pat Robinson Marilyn Mills Arlene Rose Dawn Hanson

Louise Nechville Bride Elect Honored In Shower

Miss Louise Nechville, bride elect, was feted at a shower hosted by her mother Mrs. J. C. Nechville at 3440 Mount Vernon avenue SE. Attendants including Mrs. Nechville and others served refreshments after a bingo game. A prior dinner party was hosted by Mrs. Leo Lefers of Waterloo.

Louise Nechville J. C. Nechville Mount Vernon Avenue Nechville Emma Nechville Charles Ross Mary Ann Tretjar Wendl Nechville Leo Lefers Waterloo

Dairy Dale Residents Called to Attend Neene Soe

Dairy Dale residents are asked to attend a community meeting described as neene Soe with unclear aims. The notice lacks specific date location or organizer details.

Dairy Dale

Service Circle of the King's Daughters Hosts Dessert Lunch

The Service Circle met at 1723 Fourth Avenue SE for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. W A Wilson. Mrs. E D Jack led devotions, readings from Silver Cross, and donations for a needy family. Members contributed $8 to send a girl to the King's Daughters camp at Montrose. A silver Maltese cross was mentioned.

King’s Daughters W. A. Wilson Fourth Avenue SE E. D. Jack Silver Cross Magazine Montrose

Aunt Het on Women and Rule Making

Aunt Het argues that women should follow rules because men made them, implying women cannot be bound by laws they did not help create. The remark frames gendered expectations as a critique of legal and social norms.

Circle conducts meeting and appoints new committees

Mrs. Myron Mason, outgoing president, received the chain from Mrs. C. H. Kiersey. Mrs. W. A. Capron led the Bible study as new committees were appointed, with guest Mrs. C. L. Godders of Kansas City. The next meeting will be the annual breakfast with details to be announced.

Girl Reserves Plan City Bicycle Ride Event

The Girl Reserves will hold a bicycle ride meeting Wednesday at 10 am, gathering at Bever Park refreshment stand. If it rains the group will meet at the X W C A. Girls should bring their lunches.

Bever Park

Fishing tour plan for Haegg Crowley party to Minnesota

Orville ae Henry Haegg Jr and Joe Crowley left Tuesday morning by motor for a 10 day fishing touring vacation in northern Minnesota and Canada.

Orville Ae Henry Haegg, Jr Joe Crowley Motor Minnesota Canada

Daughters Circle Picnic Supper Canceled

The Silver Chain circle of the Daughters has canceled the picnic supper planned for Wednesday.

Silver Chain Circle of the Daughters

Poppy Day Event Planned by Hanford Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. Roy W. Decker announces a party in the Memorial building dining rooms Thursday from 2 to 4 p m for all who assisted in the recent poppy distribution. Captains and workers are asked to notify their teams.

Roy W. Decker Hanford The American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building Decker

Jane Boyd circle hosts dessert luncheon at Bain home

The Jane Boyd circle of the King’s Daughters met Friday at 338 Seventeenth Street SE for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. O W Hay assisted the hostess. Mrs. William Hughes led devotions, and Mrs. A F Sander also attended.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters Gertrude Bain Seventeenth Street SE O. W. Hay William Hughes A. F. Sander

Club Officers Installed For Year By Mrs Cornell

Mrs Cornell installed officers including President Mrs LeRoy K Cornell Vice President Mrs Jay W Van Orsdol Secretary Mrs Bain Treasurer Mrs Hay and Dr Jennie McCowen representative Mrs H E Doty appointed year committee members for the club.

LeRoy K. Cornell Jay W. van Orsdol Bain Hay Jennie McCowen H. E. Doty Cornell

Honor Eleanor Klouda shower host in Glow room

Mrs Rudolph Klouda of rural route 1 entertained guests at a miscellaneous shower in the Glow room of the Gas company on Monday evening.

Rudolph Klouda

Local Dinner Honors Mrs Gavin’s Mother in Town

Mr and Mrs E R hosted Sunday for Mrs Elizabeth Gavin’s visit. Guests included 29 attendees with three of Mrs Gavin’s great grandchildren and visitors from Wilmar Minnesota including Albert Jensen Esther Brokaw and Margaret Gavin.

E. R Fifth Street NW

Local residents named in obituary or social notice

Donahue family and Cyril Gavin and Roselyn, along with Mr and Mrs Crowley of Ryan, Ralph Lahey of Monticello, Dan Gavin of Coggan, and R J McLaughlin and Ronald of Dubuque are listed as residents or connections in a regional notice.

Ehrhardts Host Family Dinner With Various Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ehrhardt of 1714 Avenue NE entertained at a family dinner Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Brisbane Gookin and Patty Ann of Chariton and Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen Stewart of Osceola.

Walter Ehrhardt Avenue NE C. A. Stewart Brisbane Gookin Patty Ann Chariton Rasmussen Stewart Osceola

Irene Illen Rhythm Class Recital at YWCA

Irene Illen will present her rhythm class and school of dancing in a recital at the Y W C A Wednesday at 7 30 p m.

Irene Illen

U S Labor Force and Family Size Facts

The labor force totals 52,849,762 people in the United States. On average each family has about 1.5 workers and 3.8 persons per family.

U. S

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