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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1939

Page

2

Social Affairs Honor Two Brides Elect

Two brides of June are feted with pre wedding events as hostesses plan showers and luncheons. Mrs George Josselyn hosts Miss Margaret Wilson at a luncheon and handkerchief shower, with guests including Sara Hesbacher Lydia Courtwright Katherine Stark LaVon Buchanan Jane Downer Valerie Keneeny. Miss Beth Mahannah hosts Miss Sarah Reid at a linen shower and bridge party for Ernest H. Christensen, with guests Florence Martin Dorothy Morris Jean Reid Jeanne Curry Marianne Dvorak.

Trousseau Margaret Wilson Duane D. Blackwell St. Louis George 5. Josselyn Twenty-third Street Drive Sara Lee Hesbacher Lydia Ann Courtright Katherine Stark LaVon Buchanan Jane Downer Valerie Keneeny Sarah Reid Ernest H. Christens Westminster Presbyterian Church Beth Mahannah Fourth Avenue SE Harold Meyn Florence Martin Dorothy Morris Jean Reid Jeanne Curry Marianne Dvorak

Local Family Dinner Held at Vinton Country Club

Judge L J Kirkland and his wife hosted a Sunday dinner party at the Vinton Country Club. Guests included Judge Kirkland's sister Mrs Harry L Marshall and several Marshall and Crawford families from Cedar Rapids along with John Tobin and daughter Patricia and Ben Fisher of Vinton.

Vinton Judge L. J. Kirkland Vinton Country Club Judge Kirkland Harry L. Marshall Verne Marshall Clare R. Marshall William C. Crawford Cedar Rapids John Tobin Patricia Ben Fisher

Luncheon Honors Mrs Hamilton at Commonwealth Apartments

Mrs Horton Bailey hosted a Tuesday afternoon luncheon at Commonwealth apartments. Guest of honor was Mrs W W Hamilton of Buffalo, visiting Mrs Malcolm V Bolton and Mr Bolton at the Carlton apartments.

Horton Bailey Commonwealth Apartments W W. Hamilton Buffalo Malcolm V. Bolton Carlton Apartments

Mrs Kleitsch and Son Return From Minneapolis Visit

Mrs Donald W Kleitsch and her son Donald returned after a two week visit in Minneapolis with Mrs Kleitsch's mother Mrs Arthur Jones at 2016 Linn boulevard SE.

Donald W Kleitsch Linn Boulevard Donald Minneapolis

Menoher Couple Guests of Vinton Road Residents

Mr and Mrs Paul E Menoher of Lake Worth Florida formerly Cedar Rapids are guests in the home of Mr and Mrs O W Lawrence on Vinton road NW.

Paul E. Menoher Lake Worth, Fla Cedar Rapids Mrs O. W. Lawrence Vinton Road

Mrs. Lannom and son visit Grinnell family

Mrs. G. Sharp Lannom III of Grinnell and her son G. Sharp IV are staying a week in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. George T. Williams at 216 Sixteenth Street SE.

G. Sharp Lannom III Grinnell G. Sharp IV

Miss Betty Sommer Visits Chicago and Glenn Ellyn

Miss Betty Mae Sommer daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Sommer of 115 Twentieth Street NE spends a week in Chicago with her aunt Mrs Laura B Watson and in Glenn Ellyn visiting Miss Joujou Perkins.

Betty Mae Sommer E. W. Sommer Twentieth Street Chicago Laura B. Watson Glenn Ellyn Joujou Perkins

Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin

An advertising piece promotes Dr Caldwell's Laxative-Senna with Syrup Pepsin as a dual aid for constipation and stomach upset. It claims Pepsin helps break up undigested food while Senna stimulates lazy bowels and states the product is pleasant for children.

Dr. Caldwell

Marguerite R Smith Weds Jack A Meier in Home Ceremony

Miss Marguerite R Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs H L Smith of 897 Daniels Street NE, married Jack A Meier son of Mrs Irene Meier of 915 Second Street SW in a Sunday noon ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Rev August Cramer officiated. Attendants included bridesmaid Miss Maxine Meier and best man Harold Smith. The couple’s reception followed for immediate family.

Marguerite R Smith H L. Smith Daniels Street Jack A.’ Meier Irene Meier Second Street August Cramer Maxine Meier Harold Smith Miss Meier

Miss Betty Knox Heads to Chi Omega Province Meet

Miss Betty Knox daughter of Dr and Mrs James M Knox of 517 Knollwood drive SE Cedar Rapids leaves for Excelsior Springs Missouri to attend a province meeting of Chi Omega at the Ems hotel She serves as president of the Coe college Chi Omega chapter and will return to Cedar Rapids Sunday.

Betty Knox James M. Knox Knollwood Drive Excelsior Springs Chi Omega Sorority Ems Hotel Knox Coe College Chi Omega Cedar Rapids

Hunting sisters visit for summer with parents in Se

Miss Eleanor Hunting of Neenah Wisconsin and Miss Marian Hunting of Oak Park Illinois arrived Monday evening to spend the summer vacation with their parents Mr and Mrs Ralph D Hunting at 2800 First Avenue SE. The Misses Hunting are teaching in Neenah and Oak Park respectively.

Eleanor Hunting Neenah Wis Marian Hunting Oak Park Ralph OD First Avenue SE

Birthday Party for Ann Peddycoart at Home

Ann Peddycoart celebrated her seventh birthday at home on Mount Vernon Avenue SE. Guests included Shirley Harland Beverly Beane Mary Carole Rankinen Demetra Costas Bever ly McGee Dorothy Deal Carol Zadnichek Marilyn and Janet Thoman Jo Fran Kouba Lois and Shirley Fox Natalie Jenkins Shirley and Barbara Fitzpatrick Sally Peck Joan Sliss Elaine Neptash Donald Challed John Cooper Jack Rigby David Mitchell John Wall Mrs Ida Boyer Mrs Burton Peddycoart David Peddycoart and the Misses Mariam and Edna Dieman.

Ann Peddycoart Harry Peddycoart Mount Vernon Avenue Shirley Harland Beverly Beane Mary Carole Rankinen Demetra Costas Beverly McGee Dorothy Deal Carol Zadnichek Marilyn Janet Thoman Jo Fran Kouba Lois Shirley Fox Natalie Jenkins Shirley Barbara Fitzpatrick Sally Peck Joan Sliss Elaine Neptash Donald Challed John Cooper

Lip reading practice and social event held by local society

The Society for the Hard of Hearing will hold lip reading practice at the club rooms in the O R C building Thursday at 7 30 p m and continue through summer if interest remains. Saturday the group met for a steak fry at Waltonian Park near Troy Mills with 21 attendees, chef G J Marnette.

Society For the Hard of Waltonian Park Troy Mills G. J. Marnette

Invitation Meet For Women Golfers At Cedar Rapids Club

A Wednesday invitational for women golfers at Cedar Rapids Country Club draws players from Kenmore Cedar View and Marion along with club members. The 8 30 morning start includes coffee and doughnuts followed by Yuncheon. Mrs Frederick S Glanville president of the Iowa state women's golf association outlines the state tournament set for Cedar Rapids starting July 17. Committee in charge includes Mrs R J Vorkoper Mrs Ronald Booth Mrs Frank C Byers Mrs D M Taylor and Miss Della Mae Nash.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Kenmore Cedar View Marion Yuncheon Frederick S. Glanville Iowa State Women’s Golf Association Cedar Rapids R. J. Vorkoper Ronald Booth Frank C. Byers D. M. Taylor Della Mae Nash

French Host Dinner for Bridge Club Guests

Mr and Mrs Waller J French host a bridge club dinner at the Elks club Tuesday for twelve guests including Mrs Phillip Lannan of West Point Nebraska. The Frenches will entertain at home after dinner and their daughter Mrs Robert Hyde of Des Moines visits weeks end.

Waller J. French Eighteenth Street Elks Club Bridge Club Phillip Lannan West Point Neb Robert Hyde Des Moines Mary

Luncheon Honors Visiting Mrs Cleveland Denstedt and Alberta

Mrs L M Downing and Mrs Grant Miller hosted a Monday luncheon at the Miller home honoring guest Mrs Cleveland Denstedt of San Diego and her daughter Alberta. Present were Mesdames Charles J Bready Belle Butterfield C J Stewart IV H Ramsey W F Naibert E I Heuer O P Myers W L Leighton R R Williamson J L Gilmore and Miss Marilyn Howard of Central City.

W. L. Leighton R. R. Williamson J. L. Gilmore Marilyn Howard Central City

Brown couple arrives in Tucson for brief visit

Mr and Mrs A W Brown of Tucson Arizona arrived Monday to spend a few days in the home of their daughter Mrs Chester D Salter and Mr Salter 503 Knoll wood drive SE.

A. W. Brown Tucson, Ariz Chester D. Salter Mr. Salter Knollwood Drive

Mrs Rasmussen Visiting Des Moines Parents

Mrs. Ernest Rasmussen of Des Moines is staying with her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Gray at 546 Vernon Drive SE for a few days and will return to Des Moines Wednesday evening.

Ernest Rasmussen Des Moines C.O Gray Vernon Drive

Craemers Host Dinner at Woodland Drive Residence

Mr and Mrs Nicholas P Craemer invite a few friends to dinner Tuesday evening at their home located 349 Woodland Drive SE. The social notice lists a private, intimate gathering hosted by the couple.

Nicholas P. Craemer Woodland Drive

Hedins Return Home From Minnetonka Visit

Mrs. M. J. Hedin and her family concluded a visit with Mrs. W. H. Gibbs at 1620 Park Avenue SE and returned to their home in Fairview Park on Lake Minnetonka Minnesota.

M. J. Hedin Lynn J. Hedin John Lynn Charlotte Ann Fairview Park Lake Minnetonka Minn W. H. Gibbs Park Avenue SE

Local Visitors From Honolulu and Miles City Arrive in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Elizabeth A Bause and Mrs. Mary McHugh host a weeklong visit by Mr. and Mrs. William Parkinson Jr of Honolulu Hawaii and James P Gordon of Miles City Montana. Parkinson and his wife plan a Boston visit after departing Cedar Rapids. Gordon is a Cedar Rapids native and Milwaukee Railroad employee.

Elizabeth A Bause Thirteenth Street Mary McHugh Fourth Street William Parkinson, Jr Honolulu Hawaii James P Gordon Miles City Mont Parkinson Navy Yard Boston Gordon Bause McHugh Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Railroad

Picnic honors Miss Truly Kloubee at Ellis Park duck pond

The Iowa Adjustment and Credit Bureau girls hosted a picnic supper and entertainment Monday evening at Ellis Park’s duck pond to honor bride elect Miss Truly Kloubee of William Melsha. A gift was given to Mrs. F. E. Fluegel ahead of her California trip, with Fern Pumphrey Marjorie Faber Ann Coyle and Mary Lou Fieseler in attendance.

Iowa Adjustment and Credit Bureau Duck Pond Ellis Park Truly Kloubee William Melsha F. E. Fluegel California Fern Pumphrey Marjorie Faber Ann Coyle Mary Lou Fieseler Fluegel

Large Cedar Rapids NCW meeting exceeds earlier report

More than 100 women attended the Cedar Rapids deanery unit of the NCW Sunday gathering at Mount Mercy, correcting Monday’s Gazette figure of 80 attendees.

Cédar Rapids Mount Mercy

Irene Douglas Circle Plans Breakfast and Installations

Irene Douglas circle of the King's Daughters meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. for their annual Bever Park breakfast. Newly elected officers will be installed during the event.

Irene Douglas The King’s Daughters Bever Park

Mr and Mrs Horace Krebs Visit Glendale Hosts

Mr and Mrs Horace B Krebs of Glendale California visit Mr and Mrs R E Mellen at 1842 Ellis Boulevard NW to spend time with friends during a social gathering.

Horace B, Krebs Glendale, Calif R. E. Mellen Ellis Boulevard

Rainbow Girls Of Iowa Open Session With Guests

More than 600 Rainbow Girls from across Iowa joined grand officers and representatives for the fourteenth annual Iowa grand assembly of the Order of Rainbow for Girls. The opening features a Violet Session banquet at the Montrose hotel with dignitaries, degree ceremonies for Cedar Rapids girls, and memorial services plus a 5:30 banquet and 9 p.m. dance at the Memorial Coliseum as sessions continue.

Rainbow Girls of Iowa Rainbow Montrose Hotel Iowa Grand Assembly of Order of Rainbow Grace B. Sprecher Denison Jane Kudrle Sioux City Virginia Hanson Beulah Wessale Martha Leksa Violet Cedar Rapids McMurray Ruth Turner Cedar Chapter No Rainbow Assembly Vera Cullman Hostess Assembly Rosalie Wisdom Ann Voorman Barbara Darling Waveland Betty Uhler Burlington Danelia Wedge Cherokee Beverly Stewart Barbara Shonka Bette Watts Barbara Hansen Wayna Michaels Holstein Grand Cross of Color Cedar Rapids Assembly Jeanetta Hatfield Grand Representatives Grand Cross of Colors Memorial Coliseum

Mrs Leta Gandy Visits Relatives In Florida And Winthrop

Mrs Leta Gandy of Lake Worth Florida arrived Sunday to visit her aunt Mrs Lucy Knight at 1635 Third avenue SE and her cousin Mrs B L Knight at 2219 Grande avenue SE. She will also visit relatives in Winthrop.

Leta Gandy Lake Worth Fla Lucy Knight Third Avenue SE B. L. Knight Grande Avenue SE

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Ezra Lenway at Fifth Street N W

Mrs Ezra Lenway was honored at a surprise party Sunday evening for her birthday. Prizes from card games went to Mrs Gus Anderson Fairfax Mrs Al Gugenbuel Mrs Willard Myers and Frank Melsh. The group gave a gift and refreshments were served.

Ezra Lenway 1618 Fifth Street Gus Anderson Fairfax al Gugenbuel Willard Myers Frank Melsh Lenway William Danson Lewis Klever Oscar Quick George Shelton Ted Youngton Margaret Mabel Bobbie Elmer Vosburgh Aj ‘Gugenbuel Sylvia Peet

Multhaup Farewell Party Held For Colorado Bound Man

Bob Multhaup, who left for Colorado Saturday, was honored at a formal farewell party Friday evening at Pat Mc Alpine's home on Johnson avenue NW. Guests enjoyed a buffet supper and danced at Thornwood with attendees including Merrel Keyes, Betty Hall, Dan Sweeney, Virginia Harover, Jack Hall, Hazel Abernathy, Jack Hanam, Carol Selby, Kenneth Eu ken, Janet Dennis, Maynard Kint, Luesther Patterson, Herbert Mor row, Dick McAlpine, Betty Jeanne Ensign, Elmer Grissel and Gene Moes.

Bob Multhaup Colorado Pat McAlpine Johnson Avenue NW Thornwood Merrel Keyes Betty Hall Dan Sweeney Virginia Harover Jack Hall Hazel Abernathy Jack Hanam Carol Selby Kenneth Euken Janet Dennis Maynard Kint Luesther Patterson Herbert Morrow Dick McAlp

Past chiefs of Winter Temple 78 hold first summer meeting

The Winter Temple No. 78 past chiefs met at Bever Park Monday evening for a summer gathering. After a picnic supper a short business meeting followed, with Marie Douglas and Bessie Galbraith in charge. Eleven members and two guests attended.

Winter Temple No. 78 Bever Park Marie Douglas Bessie Galbraith

East Side WCTU to Make 100 Bouquets at Helen Main Home

The east side W C T U will assemble 100 bouquets for the Anamosa reformatory this Saturday at 2 p.m. at Miss Helen Main’s home 1547 B avenue NE. Donations of flowers are welcome.

Anamosa Reformatory Helen Main B Avenue NE Union

Hall couple summering at Minnesota cottage

Mr and Mrs Ed H Hall of San Antonio Texas formerly Cedar Rapids Iowa are spending the summer at their cottage near Park Rapids Minnesota.

Ed H. Hall San Antonio, Tex Cedar Rapids Park Rapids, Minn

Wykles Celebrate Silver Wedding Anniversary

The Rev. and Mrs. E. J. Wykie marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with 200 guests at 231 Tenth Street NW. Misses Coprah and Wilma Wykie hosted a Sunday afternoon reception with pink and silver decor and a silver coffee set as gifts. Out-of-town guests included A. D. Hix of Zearing and Emily Warner of Lisbon.

Cprah Wilma Wykie Tenth Street NW E. J. Wykie Wykle Conger Metcalf William Forrest Paul Hughes Melvin Marvin Buckner A. D. Hix Zearing Emily Warner Lisbon

Rozek Couple Honored at Surprise Housewarming

Mr and Mrs J D Rozek of 59 Twenty first Avenue SW were feted at a surprise housewarming Sunday. Bunco and refreshments were shared, and the couple received a gift. Attending guests included Dr and Mrs Joseph Nemec, Mr and Mrs Robert Andrie, Miss Frances Zitek, J Feiereisen Jr, Mr and Mrs Walter Novak of Solon, and Mr and Mrs Emil Nemec of Ely.

J. D. Rozek Twenty-first Avenue Bunco Rozek Joseph J. Nemec Robert Andrie Frances Zitek J. Feiereisen, Jr Walter Novak Solon Emil Nemec Ely

Harold Pfaff Visits Cedar Rapids After Thirteen Years

Harold M. Pfaff of San Diego California is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs E E Pfaff at 1726 D avenue NE Cedar Rapids. This marks his first return to the city in thirteen years.

Harold M. Pfaff San Diego Calif E. E. Pfaff D Avenue Harold Pfaff Cedar Rapids

Daubenmires Welcome Guest From Colorado

J. S. Daubenmier of Greeley Colorado visits the home of his parents Mr and Mrs A C Daubenmier at 1053 Fourth Avenue SE.

Mrs Repstein Returns From Divine Science College Trip

Mrs. Ray Repstein of 3117 Avenue NE returned Tuesday from Minneapolis where she had been attending the Divine Science college program.

Ray Repstein E Avenue Minneapolis The Divine Science College

Contract Form Next Step In City County Ambulance Aid

After a Monday afternoon conference between Cedar Rapids Ambulance Service operators and the city county ambulance board, lawyers for both sides and Don Barnes will draft a contract for emergency service. A draft will be circulated to interested parties via the ambulance board. Operators tied equipment purchases to successful negotiations. Don Condon noted legal speed rules and that true speed is for severe arterial bleeding emergencies, while a warning siren can imply faster pace.

Ambulance Service of Cedar Rapids New City County Ambulance Board Don Barnes Ambulance Concern Ambulance Board Don Condon Ambulance Service

Landon predicts F D R will not run in 1940

Alf Landon, former Republican nominee, told a Massachusetts audience Roosevelt would decline a third term He criticized New Deal economics and urged Americans to resist another bid while urging focus on future statesmanship and the type of leaders the nation needs.

Boston Alf M. Landon Roosevelt Business and Professional Women's Republican Club of Massachusetts Kansas Landon Republic

Purse Snatcher Strikes Cedar Rapids Woman

Mrs. Agnes Kress reports a man snatched her square pocketbook at 8 30 p m near 410 First Avenue West. The thief fled on a westbound car after grabbing 18 dollars and personal effects valued at 53 dollars in total. She suspects two people in a slow sedan.

Cedar Rapids Agnes Kress First Avenue

Four Square Band To Receive Three Trophies

The 22 member Four Square Gospel band from 609 First Avenue W represented the church at the Great Lakes district convention in Des Moines. They will receive three trophies this week from the competition against 55 churches, including a silver loving cup and district and state honors.

Four Square Gospel First Avenue Great Lakes Des Moines

Forest fire kills 56 in Uttar Pradesh village tract

A massive forest blaze in Allahabad district, Uttar Pradesh, destroyed patches of land killing 56 villagers and burning hundreds of cattle. Local authorities report sustained firefighting efforts and widespread property loss across affected villages.

Allahabad India

Colorful Dance Revue Delights Immaculate Conception Audience

Helen Louise Lindeken presented her fifth annual revue with 75 pupils at the Immaculate Conception auditorium. The program featured 40 numbers with vibrant costumes and varied dances from ballet to toe tapping, including a comedy piece Syncopated Wedding and a tropical Dreams of Old Hawaii finale.

Helen Louise Lindeken Immaculate Conception Hadwen Collins Donald Goodyear Joan Dulin Merle Breiholz Podunk University Tiny Betty Pheffer James Rochlitz Johnny Radio Fame Kay Engler Marilyn Marlene Zvachek Donna Rae Fletcher Barbara Stark Ruth Ann Mackey Marybelle Killian Cynthia Cramer Theresa Novak Dorothy Ratner John Enzler Patty O'Leary Bonnie Burch Loisjean Harger Theresa Rink Katherine Fitzpatrick Patricia Craemer Mary Fitzpatrick Johanna Sivertson Mary Joe McNeill Patricia Morehead Ann Morrison Theresa Johnston Kathryn Duster Ann Mallon Patricia Gillen Joyce Bintz Rose Mary Jennings Louise Buck Elizabeth Shadid Billy Pheffer Betty Thoennes Mary Healy Rosemary Williams Mary Leo Gloria Zemanek Lorraine Hinton Jean Irwin Florence Marinus Independence John McIvor Hawaii Mary Dulin Lucile Murphy Adelaide Roeder Lee Hauser Honolulu Conservatory of Music Delores Gillen Eulalie Hauser R. T. Fitzpatrick George Lindeken R. B. Gillen al Lindek

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Mrs. Kirkland Mrs. Kleitsch Paul Menouwers Lannom Williams Marguerite Smith Jack A. Meier Hearing Society Walter J. Frenches Mesdames Downing, Miller A. W. Browns C. D Mrs. Rasmussen Guest C. 0. Grays Craemers Minnesota Gibbs Montana Savere Kloubec Horace Krebs Letha Risk Oelwein Ruth Marson Betty Jane Bachman Doris Jackson Janet Meyer Glennys Powers Hildred Miller Charmion Chapman Betty Lou Sadler Grand Association Ottumwa Grace B. Sprecner Mrs. Gandy Mrs. Lenway East Side ED Halls E. J. Wykles J. D. Rozeks Mrs. Repstein F.D.R Lydia Wehweler Perking Tillyer C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Co 3Rd St. SE Harry F. Tisher Pres Helen Lindeken Ballet Moderne Joyce Gearhart Katy Rhodes Mary Cox Melda Rhodes Virginia Kluber Beverly Morio Sharon Lou Murphy Katy Rosemary Jun Mose Arline Baker Regina Gillen Virginia Boyle Ere Les Mibirro Mirro Meme Sargain Killian Company
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