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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1942

Page

3

Unity Center Recital Promises Beethoven And Debussy Program

Margaret Heinrich soprano will headline a recital at 1015 Second Avenue SE on Sunday at 8 15 p.m. Accompanied by Mrs Juanita Lorenzen and Miss Beverly Wright pianist, the program includes works by Bach Schubert and Debussy among others.

Margaret Heinrich Unity Center Second Avenue SE Heinrich Beethoven Club Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Grace Huddle Lockhoff Coe College John D. Anello Italian Opera Company Milwaukee Ralph Leo Hollywood Juanita Lorenzen Anity Center Beverly Wright Miss Wright Max Daehler Blairstown Nix Bach Pucci Marcarit Heinrich Rhansods Dehnanst Maliguera Legiona Dawn In Alvares Rose Lacy Homer Marcaret Meinrich Clair de Lunar Debussy Lords Prayer Malotte Moareearet

Entertain Visitors in Cedar Rapids Homes This Month

Cedar Rapids social note lists out of town visitors for the weekend. Names include Mr and Mrs Henry B Royce and daughter Josephine from Bloomfield Hills Mich visiting with Mr and Mrs W Craven Shuttleworth and family at 1801 Second Avenue SE.

Henry B. Royce Bloomfield Hills Mich Josephine Mr. Royce W. Craven Shuttleworth Second Avenue SE Shuttleworth Mrs. Shuttleworth C. H. Royce Rosemary Royce Platteville, Wis

Birthday Party Honors John Hladky Fifth

A Thursday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Hladky Jr. on Forty seventh street and First avenue NE celebrated John Hladky’s fifth birthday. Guests included Joseph Hladky II Eddie Daniel Timmy and Michael Evans Ted and Albert Burkart Judy Millhis­er Jeffrey Soboda David Thomas Billy Davis Diane Kof ron and Judy Gearhart.

Joseph F. Hladky, Jr Forty Seventh Street First Avenue NE John Hladky Joseph Hladky II Eddie Daniel Timmy Michael Evans Ted Albert Burkart Judy Millhiser Jeffrey Soboda David Thomas Billy Davis Diane Kofron Judy Gearhart

Mrs Burgess West Hosts Bridge Club at Cedar Rapids

Mrs Burgess West of 2223 Linden Drive SE entertained eight bridge club members Friday at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Guests were seated in eight place settings for the event.

Burgess West Linden Drive Bridge Club Junchecon Cedar Rapids Country Club

Flag Day Picnic Moved to Bungalow of Light Co Site

Unfavorable weather forces Ashley chapter D A R to relocate its Flag Day picnic to the Bungalow of the Light company. The event will take place Saturday at 12 30 p m.

Ashley Chapter the Light Company

Shepherdess Guard to Meet Saturday

Shepherdess Guard of White Shrine of Jerusalem will gather Saturday at 4 30 p m in Masonic hall. A potluck supper will follow. Hostesses are the Mines Agnes Horak Ollie Knickerbocker Ruth Davis Bess Novotny and Esther Barber.

Shepherdess Guard White Shrine of

Mrs William Nelson Honored at Three Postnuptial Showers

Mrs William Nelson recently wed to William A Nelson Jr is celebrated with three postnuptial showers. Hosts include Mrs Ray Beals at Meadowbrook SE and Mrs William Hubacek in Traer with guests and a separate shower at the Gas company Glow room.

William Nelson William A. Nelson, Jr Margaret Krause Ray Beals Meadowbrook Drive SE Nelson Margaret Williams Florence Williams Ruth Thompson Milton Tefer Robert Saylor Frank Freese LeRoy Smith Clarence Hibbs William Hubacek Traer E. C. Krause Ellis Boulevard Mmes John Hubacek John Schaffer Wes Kralik William Faltis Rudolph Faltis Frank Faltis Theresa Faltis Lester Jansa M L Faltis Margaret Siovy Mae Faltis Viola Faltis Krause

Bridge Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Ben F Wolver ton

Mrs Ben F Wolver ton hosted eight bridge club members at a Friday luncheon at 2159 Blake boulevard SE.

Bridge Club Ben F Wolverton Blake Boulevard

Pyrex Shower for Mrs Edythe Robertson and Fay Flickinger

A Pyrex shower honoring Mrs Edythe Robertson, to be married Saturday to Wayne Flickinger, was hosted by Mrs Harold Millhiser on Twenty-sixth Street SE. Prizes went to Miss Phyllis Baldwin, Mrs Russell Bowlus, and Mrs J E Robertson. other guests included Miss Marion Kimball and several others. A separate shower for Miss Robertson was hosted by Cherry Burrell girls at the Glow room of the Gas company with a quiz by Mrs Ada Moore and Mrs Edna Marsh. prizes awarded to Mrs Annette Cornelius and Miss Gertrude Flaherty. Tables formed a V, decorated with multi colored umbrellas and tall white tapers, and a strip of mock orange blossoms with ferns ran down the center.

Edythe Robertson Wayne Flickinger Harold Millhiser Twenty-sixth Street Drive Phyllis Baldwin Russell Bowlus J. E. Robertson Marion Kimball Henry Gundling George Davis Kenneth Robertson A. C. Sparks Robertson Cherry-Burrell Corporation Gas Company Ada Moore Edna Marsh Annette Cornelius Gertrude Flaherty

Hadassah Graduation for Young Judeans Friday Evening

The Junior Hadassah holds a graduation ceremony at 8 pm at Beth Jacob synagogue. Rabbi Julius DeKoven will speak and Mrs. Herman Licht will present the diplomas as the Young Judeans join the Hadassah group.

Hadassah Beth Jacob Julius DeKoven Herman Licht

Californians Visit Miss Mary Gibson in Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Tom C. Gibson of Los Angeles visited sister Miss Mary Gibson of 1908 Grande avenue SE. They arrived Tuesday and will return Friday night. Miss Gibson will accompany them to California for a visit.

Tom C. Gibson Los Angeles Calif Mr. Gibson Miss Mary Gibson Grande Avenue SE

Marriage of Betty Lange and Lawrence A Clark

Betty Mae Lange and Lawrence A Clark wed at First Evangelical church in a ceremony rich with white daisies and lilies. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frank Lange, wore luana crepe with a pearl necklace and carried pink roses. Out-of-town guests from Sumner attended. Clark is set to depart soon for Des Moines for Army induction.

Betty Mae Lange Frank Lange Washington Avenue Lawrence A Clark George Stauffacher First Evangelical Church Delbert ‘Talbott L. A. Talbott Jeanne Miller Ardis Pagel Clark Frank Lundon Robert Dillon Verne Taipan Miss Miller Miss Pagel Marie Miller M. C Ray C. S. Woodward N. T. Carr Hazel McNally

Miss Erma Lee Young Hosts Glamour-Ette Club

Miss Erma Lee Young entertained Glamour-Ette club members Wednesday evening at 1606 Ellis boulevard NW. Those present included Dorothy Mac Sramek Mary Newman Doris Campbell Ruth Rice and others. The next meeting will be at Ruth Rice 3435 Third avenue SE.

Glamour-Ette Club Erma Lee Young Ellis Boulevard Dorothy Mac Sramek Mary Newman Doris Campbell Ruth Rice The Mines Dean Rickey Dave Holley Miss Rice Third Avenue SE

Mrs Park Honored At Post Nuptial Courtesy Showers

A post nuptial courtesy for Mrs Jack N Park the former Dorothy Felgar was hosted by Mrs Louis Hanson at 1200 Belmont Parkway NW Thursday evening. Attendees included J A Dostal M Sherwood M Nunn R Hale Don Ward E T Harris Don Kopecky R Butler M Chadima F Ticky Jay Felgar and Misses Donna Ward Darlene and LaVonne Hanson.

Jack N. Park Dorothy Felgar Louis Hanson Belmont Parkway the Mines J. A. Dostal M. Sherwood M. Nunn R. Hale Don Ward E. T. Harris Don Kopecky R. Butler M. Chadima F. Ticky Jay Felgar Donna’ Ward Darlene LaVonne Hanson

Red Cross Nursing Class for Girls Organized

The Y W C A will sponsor a Red Cross home nursing class for high school seniors and college students as part of a summer program. An organizational meeting is set for Monday at 7 p.m. at St Luke's Hospital nurses' home with Mrs. Stoddard presiding and Edith Parsons explaining the course.

Red Cross St. Lukes Hospital RK. Stoddard Red Cross Home Nursing Committee Edith Parsons Home Nursing Committee L. Winifred Bowers Evelyn Street Coe College American Red Grass Sik

Butterfields House Guests to Leave After Week Visit

Mr and Mrs M C Kehne and son Donald of South Bend Ind visit Mrs Butterfield and her sister in Cedar Rapids. They will leave Saturday. Mrs Butterfield and daughter Susan will join the Kehnes for a return visit Thursday evening. A dinner party honored Mrs Butterfield's father Dr Leonard on his eighty first birthday with Mrs Fred Kehne present.

M. C Kehne Donald South Bend Ind Butterfield Leonard Kehne Fred Kehne Kehnes

Miss Mary Kay House Set To Wed Durwood Greg

Miss Mary Kay House will marry Durwood Greg on June 28. Miss Maxine Maxson hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the home of Mrs Walter F P Nesper at 145 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE. Guests included Laura V Maxson Doris Salmonson Jean Street Doris Smith Donna Kelly Connie Smith Pauline Ford Martha Gatzke Dorothy Johnstone Pearl Everett and Marguerite Stein.

Mary Kay House Durwood Greg Maxine Maxson Walter FP Nesper Twenty-fifth Street Drive Laura V. Maxson Doris Salmonson Jean Street Doris Smith Donna Kelly Connie Smith Pauline Ford Martha Gatzke Dorothy Johnstone Pearl Everett Marguerite Stein

Miss Hartley Honored At Kitchen Shower

Honoring Miss Alice Hartley bride elect of LeRoy Faunt, a kitchen shower was hosted Wednesday evening. Guests included Misses Betty Ahrendson, Marjorie Allen, Gayle Armstrong, Elaine Hayes, Erma Kilberger, Irene Kilberger, Winston Mavis, Patty McAlpine, Bette McGuire, Betty O Rourke and Genevieve Wilson.

Alice Hartley LeRoy Faunt Dee Wilson Twenty-sixth Street Betty Ahrendson Marjorie Allen Gayle Armstrong Elaine Hayes Erma Kilberger Irene Kilberger Winston Mavis Patty McAlpine Bette McGuire Betty O'Rourke Genevieve Wilson

Mrs Gaylord Schmatt Honored by Club Group

A club group hosted the sixth in a series of wedding anniversary parties Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Gaylord Schmatt. Prizes in games went to Mrs George Klumpart, Mrs Howard Guzzle, and Mrs Peter Chiafos, with others including the Mines William Abernathy Jr., Warren Moody, Stanley Hotle, and William Schmatt in attendance.

A. J. Emmerich Second Avenue Gaylord Schmatt George Klumpar Howard Guzzle Peter Chiafos William Abernathy Warren Moody Stanley Hotle William Schmatt

Local Mason Attendee Sees Dubuque Grand Lodge Visit

I T Brown of Afton Ta attended the Masonic grand lodge in Dubuque this week and is spending the weekend with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lee Worden at 1005 Thirty second street NE.

Afton Masonic Grand Lodge Dubuque Lee Worden

Philathea Class Meeting at St Pauls Methodist

Philathea class of St Pauls Methodist met at Mrs Charles J Breadys home on Third avenue. Mrs Neely Hill led the business meeting with yearly reports. New officers will be installed Sunday. Afternoon sewing benefited the Red Cross.

Philathea St Paul's Methodist Church Charles J. Bready Third Avenue Mmes A. C. Loepp John Dvorak C. A. Hayner D. Harrington W. E. Hampton C. L. Stookey Neely Hill Red Cross

Mellott Family Visit Ends as Children Return Home

Mr and Mrs Edwin V Mellott of Dixon Illinois and their children Glenyce Ellyn and Robert visited Mrs D E Miller in Cedar Rapids at 1401 Sixth Avenue SE. Edwin and Robert returned home Wednesday while Glenyce remains with her grandmother to enroll at Cedar Rapids Business College for the summer before entering Iowa State College in September to study experimental funds and nutrition. Both Miss Mellott and Robert graduated in June from Dixon schools and Mrs Miller attended the Dixon commencement.

Edwin V. Mellott Dixon, Hl Glenyce Ellyn Robert Dixon

Tennis Classes Begin Monday at YWCA for Girls

Girls may join tennis classes at the YWCA starting June 15 for four weeks with four sessions each Monday at 10, 10:30, 11 and 11:30 am. Registration available at the YWCA or during the first lesson. Bring own racket and tennis shoes. membership in a Girl Reserve club not required.

Y.W.C A Y.W.C.A

Mrs Stark Visits Alexandria Captain Topinka Family

Mrs Helen Kacena Stark leaves Thursday for Alexandria Virginia to visit Capt and Mrs A C Topinka. Capt Topinka is stationed at Fort Belvoir and Mrs Topinka is the former Miss Lenore Stark.

Alexandria A. C. Topinka Helen Kacena Stark Fourth Avenue Topinka Fort Belvoir Lenore Stark

Regina Malloy and Alexander Weremy Married in Iowa City

Miss Regina Malloy daughter of Mr and Mrs James Malloy and Alexander Weremy of Mobile Alabama wed at St Patrick s church rectory with Rev Father Peters officiating. After a reception at the Roosevelt hotel the couple planned a wedding trip to Chicago and Lancaster Ohio before setting home in Mobile where Weremy works for the United States Engineers.

St. Patrick's Church Regina Malloy James Malloy L Street Alexander Weremy Mobile Ala Father Peters Julia Weremy Giles Kelsey Miss Weremy Roosevelt Hotel Chicago Lancaster Ohio Weremy United States Engineers St Patrick's School Cedar Rapids Business College Cedar Rapids Engineering Company Weremsy Peter Weremy Ninth Avenue SE McKinley High School University of Iowa Theta Tau Fraternity Genevieve Malloy Rock Island Ambrose Malloy St. Paul Minn

Miss Evelyn English to Wed Kinney in Saturday Ceremony

Evelyn English received a miscellaneous shower Wednesday at the Quaid home 344 Eighteenth street SE hosted by Mrs A De Quaid and Mrs Jack Smith. Thirty guests attended with out of town visitors from Ryan Monticello Schenectady New York.

Evelyn English William James Kinney A. de Quaid Jack Smith Quaid Eighteenth Street Howard Richmond Will Gavin Patricia Loretta Ryan Bill Delay Joe Delay Marquis Kehoe Monticello John May Schenectady N.Y

Lieut Frederick Backhaus Feted At Farewell Dinner

A farewell dinner was held for Lieut Frederick Backhaus a reserve officer leaving June 14 for active duty at Fort Sill Oklahoma. Northwestern Bell Telephone commercial and directory departments hosted the event at Mrs Winters tearoom with 30 guests in attendance and gifts presented. Out of town guest Mr and Mrs Mervin Pope of Burlington attended.

Frederick Backhaus Fort Sill Oklo Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Wurster Mervin Pope Burlington

Mrs Morrissey Hosts Dinner for Son Paul on Sixteenth Birthday

Mrs Leo A Morrissey of 1958 Fifth Avenue SE entertained at a dinner Thursday in honor of her son Paul Morrissey on his sixteenth birthday.

Leo A. Morrissey Fifth Avenue SE Paul

Tommy Williams Honored At Farewell Party

The First Baptist church school junior high honored Tommy Williams son of Mr and Mrs Walter Williams at a pie supper in Ellis Park Rose Garden Tuesday evening. Tommy president of the department and will move with his parents Sunday to St Joseph Missouri. Guests included Mrs Grant F Anderson and many area families with a gift presented to the honoree.

First Baptist Church School Tommy Williams Walter Williams Bever Avenue SE Ellis Park Rose Garden Tommy St Joseph Grant F. Anderson Merritt Heath Hartley M. Holte Oliver H. C. Gray Jimmy Bowman Elizabeth Wenger Paul Lagerquist Marilyn Unzeitig Vea England Ruth England Betty Lou Frahm Carlton Bradley Pat Gray Rawson Gorsch Bill Platz Marjorie Ely Mary Alice Mellen Ramona Fields Betty McCabe Mary Alice McCabe Wanda Sorenson Marjorie Huibregtse Cedar Grove Wis

Daughters of Isabella Circle Meets in June

The June business meeting of Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle No. 534 Daughters of Isabella was led by regent Mrs Erma Lin deken in the Roosevelt hotel. The group planned the annual Ellis Park picnic for June 24 chaired by Mrs Lillian Walsh and announced the Mt Mercy junior college retreat August 20 to 22 chaired by Mrs Helen Hoagland. Frances Duffy reported for the bookshelf committee.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Daughters of Isabella Erma Lindeken Lincoln and Jefferson Roosevelt Hotel Ellis Park Lillian Walsh Mt Mercy Junior College Helen Hoagland Frances Duffy

Mercy Alumnae Luncheon Set by Mt Mercy Alumni

Mt Mercy college alumnae will gather Saturday for a luncheon in the Montrose hotel Java room. Reservations should be made with Mrs Richard Long at the provided number.

Mt. Mercy College Java Montrose Hotel Richard Long Dial

Dan Scanlans Note 41st Anniversary

The forty first wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Dan Scanlan at 1421 Sixth Avenue SE was celebrated with a surprise party on Thursday evening at Hayes Music Box. Attending were their children Clarence Maurice and Bill Scanlan plus daughters Mary Scanlan in California and Marguerite Scanlan, with many relatives and friends from Rock Island Solon Cedar Rapids and local neighbors.

Dan Scanslan Sixth Avenue SE Hayes Music Box Clarence Maurice Scanlan Cedar Rapids Bill Scanlan Solon Marguerite Scanlan Mary Scanlan California Gert Leeney Louis Krahling Rock Island Elmer Rochlitz James Manion Mary Ellen Raymond Manion Pat Hannon Adelaide Monica Patricia Hannon Elizabeth Hannon Marie Kula Catherine Hoy Sue Hoy Ed McGillicuddy Frank McGillicuddy Jose Malloy M. Ward al Bener Dan Driscoll Lavina Driscoll J. W. Denny Bill Mercer M. L. Kellaney

Christine Bjornsen Honored At Kitchen Shower

Members of her club hosted Christine Bjornsen, bride elect of Donald Yungman, at a kitchen shower Thursday evening at the home of Miss Helen Stourne. Attendees included Helen Kroulik, Jean Russett, Donna Kelly, Dorothy Svee, Mildred Pazdernik, Mrs. H Brammer, Mrs. Walter Seifersof Homestead, and Mrs. James Milder of Marion.

Christine Bjornsen Donald Yungman Helen Stourne Twenty-first Avenue SW Helen Kroulik Jean Russett Donna Kelly Dorothy Svee Mildred Pazdernik H Brammer Walter Seifersof Homestead James Milder Marion

Glenn Ingwersen Guest of Aunt at Fourth Avenue Visit

Glenn Ingwersen former Coe college student now at the United States Military Academy West Point visits Thursday in the home of his aunt Mrs. Robert Schulze 1442 Fourth avenue SE.

Robert Schulze Fourth Avenue SE Glenn Ingwersen Coe College United States Military Academy West Point

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Edward M. Soboda, Jr Knollwood Drive Soboda John M. Rowley Akron Rowley Frank Heald Grande Avenue Cole McMartin Des Moines McMartin Heald Mrs. Heald McMartins Clyde Stephens Minneapolis Blanche M. Krebs Pleasant Drive Ray Bramsen Meadowbrook Drive Earl Hensley John Nelson Mrs. Burgess West Ashley D.A.R Singer Singer Sewing Machine CO First Ave Mrs. Wolverton Edytne Robertson Junior Hadassah Felts L. A Baldridge Whoto Lawrence A, Clark Park Butterfields Miss Wartley Lee Wordens Eumode SOX Gilta Neumode Hosiery Shop Second Avenue and Second Street SE Miss Mellott D. E. Miller Backhaus Paul Morrissey Diai Flowers OUR Lober Victory Ecru Daughters OF Isabella Circle Mt, Mercy Dan Scanlans Hughes Woolworth's
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