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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

6

Marshalltown Guests At Party Before Move To Hollywood

Complimenting Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Whiting of Marshalltown who are leaving Friday to make their home in Hollywood Calif. Mr. and Mrs. H M Hill entertained at dinner Tuesday evening. Another guest from Marshalltown was the Whitings daughter Mrs. Wendell G White Also present were Mr and Mrs R D Minehart of Central City Mr and Mrs G L Minehart and their daughter Gean Ann Doris Hill Zona Hill and Cyril Noon.

C. M. Whiting Marshalltown Hollywood Calif H M Hill Sixth Avenue SE Whitings Wendell G. White R. D. Minehart Central City G. L. Minehart Gean Ann Doris Hill Zona Hill Cyril Noon

Miss Thompson Feted At Dinner Before June Wedding

Miss Ruth Marion Thompson of 2522 First avenue E was honored at a Wednesday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Oliver C Warner at 1283 Third avenue SE. A cake centerpiece featured a miniature bride and groom signaling her upcoming June 15 marriage to Max Farrell Smith of Milwaukee.

Ruth Marion Thompson First Avenue E Max Farrell Smith Milwaukee Oliver C. Warner Third Avenue Sec

Mrs. Cannon Hosts Shower for Daughter in Glow Room

Mrs. Ed Cannon of 1415 Mount Vernon avenue SE honored her daughter Mrs. Gordon Hamilton at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening in the Glow room of the Gas company. Mrs. Hamilton was Helen Humphreys before her May 18 Missouri marriage with 28 friends and relatives attending including out of town guests from Central ity.

Ed Cannon Mount Vernon Avenue Gordon Hamilton Gas Company Hamilton Hellen Humphreys Missouri

Porto Rico guest honored at Cedar Rapids luncheon event

A Cedar Rapids luncheon honored Mrs. A. Keener of San Juan Porto Rico visiting June with her sisters Mrs. Gertrude Kilborn and Mrs. B. T. Jackson. Out-of-town guests Mr. and Mrs. William Chamberlain of Saratoga California hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Don Barnes. Various complimentary teas and dinners planned for travelers and local hosts at several homes and clubs. Harbors Northwestern university graduate Miss Harriett Kingsland and others attend ongoing social gatherings.

Cedar Rapids A. Keener San Juan Gertrude Kilborn Park Avenue SE B. T. Jackson Fifteenth Street Keener Ruby Byers Park Terrace le Juan Porto Rico Cedar Rapids Country Club Jean Joan Newburger B J Newburger Ridgeway Drive Phyllis Sheehy Edward Sheehy Linden Drive Bobbie Lou Cramer Pueblo Colo Jeanne Barbara Marshall Knollwood Drive Harriett Kingsland Freemont

Tiyata Camp Fire Meeting Led by Joan McDonald

The Tiyata Camp Fire group held a meeting Monday at 7 30 pm with hostess Joan McDonald at 422 Fourth Avenue SW. The girls practiced first aid techniques for their firemakers rank.

Tiyata Camp Joan McDonald Fourth Avenue

Tea honors Miss Jeanne Cash before Oklahoma City move

Miss Jeanne Cash will move to Oklahoma City at the end of June after a tea hosted by Miss Margaret Barngrover and Miss Virginia Hendrickson. The event, from 3 to 5 pm, featured a pansy centerpiece and helpers Misses Joan Yessler Jane Hall Corrine Hendrickson and Kathryn Barngrover at the Hendrickson home.

Margaret Barngrover Bever Avenue Virginia Hendrickson Blake Boulevard Hendrickson Jeanne Cash Oklahoma City Okla Joan Yessler Jane Hall Corrine Hendrickson Kathryn Barngrover

Ambroz couple returns from a New York trip

Mr. and Mrs. A. Otto Ambroz of 1834 First Avenue East conclude a twelve day visit to New York City. Mr Ambroz attended a four day conference of the National Advertising Agency Network joined by Mr and Mrs D S Patterson of Chicago. They stopped in West Point to visit Mr and Mrs Leo Novak and host Mrs Esther Bushnell Gable of Beverly Hills for three weeks.

A. Otto Ambroz First Avenue E New York City Ambroz National Advertising Agency Network D. S Patterson Chicago Cedar Rapids Ambrozes West Point Leo Novak Cornwal-on-the- Hudson Esther Bushnell Gable Beverly Hills Calif

Miss Wilfreda Hauser to be Honored at Buffet Shower

Miss Wilfreda Hauser bride elect of Robert R Norris will be honored Thursday evening by Miss Betty Minshall and Miss Betty McKegan with a buffet supper party and linen shower at the Minshall residence 1821 First avenue E Those to share the courtesy include Pauline Frederiks Rachael Austin Dorothy Carr Peggie Bode Marie Dolson Naomi Hauser and Mrs Ernest P Mickel Mrs E B Hauser Mrs Frank Minshall and Mrs John Mehegan

Wilfreda Hauser Robert R. Norris Betty Minshall Betty McKegan Minshall First Avenue E Pauline Frederiksson Rachael Austin Dorothy Carr Peggie Bode Marie Dolson Naomi Hauser Ernest P. Mickel E. B Hauser Frank Minshall John Mehegan

Miss Jean Hartman Birthday Theater Party

Miss Jean Hartman daughter of Dr and Mrs J L Hartman celebrated her twelfth birthday with a theater party Thursday. After the movie guests were taken to the Hartman home for refreshments. Guests included Joanne Greene Mary Ann McWilliams Jeannette Blaine Nancy Frazee Mary Helen Armstrong Angeline Thomas Jane Pardera Polly Green Mary Sue Ristine Ilene Warner and Phyllis Potter.

Jean Hartman J. L. Hartman Nineteenth Street SE Hartman Joanne Greene Mary Ann McWilliams Jeannette Blaine Nancy Frazee Mary Helen Armstrong Angeline Thomas Jane Pardera Polly Green Mary Sue Ristine Ilene Warner Phyllis Potter

Choates Return From Exercises At Culver

Mr and Mrs Roy Choate and their son John returned Wednesday evening from Culver Indiana where John finished his first year at Culver Military Academy They attended the commencement exercises and John took part in the drills at Culver Military Academy.

Roy £. Choate Blake Boulevard John Culver Ind Culver Military Academy Choate

Shonkas Welcome Daughter Visitor From Lincoln Neb

Mr and Mrs S V Shonka of 394 Twenty-fifth Street SE host their daughter Mrs Bernard Smith from Lincoln Nebraska as a guest for ten days arriving Tuesday.

S. V. Shonka Twenty-fifth Street Bernard Smith Lincoln, Neb City

Jarboe Yates Tie The Knot At Trinity Church

Miss Genevieve Jarboe daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Jarboe and Melvin Yates son of Eliza Yates of Panora were married at Trinity Methodist church Saturday. Rev G W Rowley officiated at 4 pm in front of immediate family. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a reception at the bride’s home and both bring Cedar Rapids high school roots and work histories.

Genevieve Jarboe J. L. Jarboe Avenne Melvin Yates Eliza Yates Panora Trinity Methodist Church G W. Rowley Lester Klingler Klingler Yates John Parke Equitable Life Assurance Society

Mrs Cook Hosts Sewing Club Luncheon

Mrs Robert S. Cook hosted a Thursday 1 pm luncheon for the Thursday Sewing club in the Lincoln room of the Roosevelt hotel. An out of town guest, Mrs Steele H. Wilcox of Niantic Conn, is visiting in the Malcolm V. Bolton home at 1922 First Avenue East.

Robert S. Cook Crescent Street Lincoln Room Roosevelt Hotel Steele H. Wilcox Niantic Conn Malcom V. Bolton First Avenue E

Paulson family to spend Cedar Rapids summer

Arrival in Cedar Rapids includes Mr and Mrs C A Paulson and Jimmie of Lenox visiting Dr and Mrs H J Jones at 2021 Fifth Avenue SE. The Paulsons plan to stay in Cedar Rapids most of the summer.

H. J. Jones Fifth Avenue SE C A. Paulson Jimmie Lenox Paulson Cedar Rapids

Two social visits span from Chicago to Fort Knox and Petersburg

Miss Dorothy J. Vesely and Miss Bernice E Basker are weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Bob Vesely in Chicago then visit Fort Knox Kentucky with Lieut Col and Mrs Y D Vesely. They travel to Petersburg Virginia for a month with Mr and Mrs Thomas Stafford and plan an east coast motor tour with Miss Vesely's parents joining later.

Dorothy J. Vesely Fifth Avenue SE Bernice E. Basker Hamilton Street Bob Vesely Chicago Fort Knox Y. D Vesely Petersburg Thomas Stafford Vesely East Coast

Irene Douglas circle elects new King's Daughters officers

Nineteen members of Irene Douglas circle met in Bever park for the annual breakfast ending the year. retiring president Mrs. Glenn Higbee received a silver cross and chain from the circle, and new officers were installed by Mrs. Higbee including President Mrs W. T Drager and secretary Mrs W. E Hampton. several officers were unable to attend due to sickness.

Irene Douglas King’s Daughters Bever Park A. G. Heim Glenn Higbee W. E. Hampton Jennie McCowen W. L. Jackson Abbie Warren J. M. Henry Ways C. W. Whipple J. K Fecht W. H Tenney E W. LaPlante W. W. Richards J. C Lozier C M. Johnson Grant Miller Drager

Brown family returns home after Texas visit

Mr and Mrs Leo M Brown and their son Jerry have returned to their Alvin Texas home after spending two weeks as guests of Mrs Brown's sister Mrs D P Rinard at 1212 Oakland Avenue NE

Leo M. Brown Jerry Alvin, Tex Brown D. P. Rinard Oakland Avenue NE

Mrs Twogood Recital To Showcase Pupils Friday

Mrs. Twogood presents piano and voice pupils in a Friday 8 pm recital at the YWCA open to all. Performers include Chester Wetzel Mary Jeanne Palmer David Ring Ellen Johnson and others with a varied program from Mozart to Puccini and Schubert.

Lorin Twogood Chester Wetzel Mary Jeanne Palmer Franklin High School David Ring Franklin School Ellen Johnson Martha Roger Jennison Violet Bilbro Susanna Hos Foster Roger and Martha Jennison the Restless Brook Williams Bentley Shirley Alderman Fairyland Vale of Sons O Rolfeeeee Stillwell Phaget Tarantella Richard Jones Woodnymph Schubert Sarah Johnson Grand Canyon Dorothy Cook Marie Morlan Chaminade Heller David Ringe Valse Triste Sibelius Margaret Tworood Fathlamb Ruth Marson Shinpmates O'Mine Sanderson Dadd

Miss Margaret Neal Hosts Shower for Miss Victorine

Miss Margaret Neal hosted a miscellaneous shower at 1804 Eighth Avenue SE Wednesday evening honoring Miss Marie Victorine, a June bride elect. Pink, green and white decorations set the tone. bridge prizes went to Miss Helen McFarlane, Miss Emma Allen and Miss Rosemary Victorine. Attendees included Mesdames Eldon Stroup, George Victorine, Charles Victorine, Alice Neal, and Misses Ruth Allen, Lillian Serbousek, Gretchen Trump. out-of-town guest Miss Trump of Town City.

Margaret Neal Eighth Avenue SE Marie Victorine Bridge Helen McFarlane Emma Allen Rosemary Victorine Mesdames Eldon Stroup George Victorine Charles Victorine Alice Neal Ruth Allen Lillian Serbousek Gretchen Trump Trump Town City

Linen shower honors Mrs Jack Peddycoart at home on Second Ave SE

Mrs Steve Elgas and Mrs A W Klassen hosted a linen shower Monday evening at 1237 Second avenue SE for the recent bride Mrs Jack Peddycoart formerly Bettileu Lefebvre Bridge was the entertainment Guests included Mesdames O C Klassen J P Klassen Ben Elgas Dan Elgas Margaret Elgas L V Lefebvre and Misses Rita Mary Jayne Esther Mae Klassen Shirley Ann Delaney A guest from Manchester Mrs Chris Werner Jr attended

Steve Elgas A. W. Klassen Second Avenue SE Jack Peddycoart Bettileu Lefebvre Bridge Mesdames O. C. Klassen J. P. Klassen Ben Elgas Dan Elgas Margaret Elgas L. V. Lefebvre Rita Mary Jayne Esther

Sanctuary Society Elects Officers At Immaculate Conception

The Sanctuary society of the Immaculate Conception church met with 150 members. Elected officers include Mrs. P. Sommerhauser as president, Mrs. W. H. Buck as vice president, Mrs. Leo Carney treasurer, Miss Hazel Moore financial secretary, and Mrs. W. H. Allen recording secretary. Rev. M. A. Mullan gave a brief talk and the evening ended with bridge. No meeting until September.

Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception Church P. Sommerhauser W. H. Buck Leo Carney Hazel Moore W. H. Allen M. A. Mullan Bridge

Jewel Auman and Richard Blahnik Wed in Garden Ceremony

Miss Jewel Gail Auman daughter of Dixon Illinois residents married Richard C Blahnik son of Cedar Rapids Iowa at 4 p m Sunday in the garden of the bride's parents home The ceremony featured a string ensemble and outdoor tea The couple will reside at 1002 Twenty sixth Street SE Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and Michigan The bride attended Coe College and belonged to Delta Delta Delta and Chi Delta sororities The groom a Coe alumnus belongs to Alpha Delta Alpha and works for Linn County Abstract company

Jewel Gail Auman E. R Auman Dixon, II Richard C. Blahnik Charles F. Blahnik Mount Vernon Avenue Iowa Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Coe College L. W Walter Dixon St. Paul's Lutheran Church Alice Street Dixon Coe Verne R. Jeffrey Grande Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Mr. Blahnik Hubert Herbert Ned Auman A. E. Martin I. B. Potter Evelyn Street Blahnik

Bride-to-be Miss Helen Youtzy feted at Ellis Park shower

Miss Helen Youtzy, soon to wed Woodrow White, was honored at a Sunday morning shower in Ellis park hosted by Virginia Hammill. Breakfast guests included Helen Cooksey, Maxine Plummer, Hazel Hicks, Merle Harris, Armina Davis, Nettie Sisam, Ella Horn, Irene Furman, Alice Cejka, Edith Williamson, Emma Hammill, and Mrs. George Youtzy.

Helen Youtzy Woodrow White Virginia Hammill Ellis Park Helen Cooksey Maxine Plummer Hazel Hicks Merle Harris Armina Davis Nettie Sisam Ella Horn Irene Furman Alice Cejka Edith Williamson Emma Hammill George Youtzy

Mrs Stone Hosts Kenwood Missionary Society Meeting

Mrs. E. M. Stone entertained the Kenwood Presbyterian missionary society with assisting hostesses Mrs. Marshall and Mrs. Claire Doolittle. Mrs. R. S. Robbie presided. Mrs. W. P. Enright spoke. A social on June 21 will be held on the church lawn.

Mrs. Stone E. M. Stone Twentyfifth Street Kenwood Presbyterian Missionary Society Marshall Claire Doolittle R. S. Robbie W. P. Enright

Beverly Morgan to Be Wed June 29 in Nuptial Mass

Mrs Emma Heinbaugh and Andrew Boyd Heinbaugh announce the marriage of their daughter Beverly M Morgan to Earle Allen Smith son of Mrs Margaret Smith. The wedding will be a nuptial mass at 7 oclock Saturday morning June 29 at Immaculate Conception church with Msgr John M Molloy officiating Beatrice Ament maid of honor Frederick George Machen best man. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Emma Heinbaugh Andrew Boyd Heinbaugh Beverly M Morgan Earle Allen Smith Margaret Smith Immaculate Conception Church John M Molloy Beatrice Ament Frederick George Machen Cedar Rapids

Women Voters Meet With Picnic At Marion Home

Members of the League of Women Voters held a June picnic luncheon at Miss Bernice Toms home near Marion. A short business session led by Mrs. J. P. Mills discussed proposed legislation presented by Mrs. G. H. Bryant. Members were urged to observe Flag Day by displaying the American flag.

League of Women Voters Bernice Toms Marion J. P. Mills G. H Bryant

Ruth Bunce and Eldon Bauer Honored at Tea

Mr and Mrs E R Bunce entertained at a tea for their daughter Ruth and her fiancé Eldon Bauer of Bunker Hill Illinois Wednesday from 4 to 6 pm with 25 guests. The couple plan to marry Saturday at 2 pm in the First Baptist church with Rev Grant F Anderson officiating.

E. R. Bunce Second Avenue SE Ruth Eldon Bauer Bunker Hill Ill Charlotte King Martha Leksa Lois Keller E. A. Fleming Rosemary Thelma Jean Cedar Falls Miss Bunce Mr. Bauer First Baptist Church Grant F. Anderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Thompson Mrs. Cannon Dows Farm Henrietta Dows Sutherland C Dows H D. Durham Forest Drive R C Ferris J J. Hall Hall Commonwealth Tea Room John E. Stansbury Durham Mae Maddux Walter Ecklund R. J Allen J B Finney M. E. Stauffer John E.lapes Florist Third Ave Miss Cash Mrs. Ambroz Choates S. V. Shonkas Haviland China Theodore Haviland Haviland Chine Boyson Boyson Jewelry CO Third Ave. SE Jane Mrs. Cook Sewing Club Leo Mrs. Twogood Miss Victorine Mrs. Peddycoart Sanctuary Society Jewel Auman Richard Blahnik Miss Youtzy Beverly Morgan Women Voters Kenmore Ruth Bunce Harley-Davidson Morgan Bros Third Avenue SE Second Avenue Third Street Bemberg Laura Lee Mayflower Kay Dunhill SALE Deanna Durbin Adolts Kitterman Third Avenue DIAL Wilson
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