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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1940

Page

7

Ruth Marie Blaine Becomes Bride of Howard O. White

Announcement of the marriage of Ruth Marie Blaine daughter of Mrs Maye Blaine to Howard O White son of Mrs Julia White, performed Tuesday at Bethany Congregational church by Rev J E Waery. The couple left for a trip to the New York World's Fair and Washington DC, and will reside at 1514 C Avenue NE Cedar Rapids.

Ruth Marie Blaine Maye Blaine Avenne Howard O. White Julia White Ellis Boulevard Bethany Congregational Church J. E. Waery Minneapolis J. E Waery Gordon Barger Herbert Blaine Francis Brinkman Dorothy Blaine Geraldine White Leo White Alex Hofferber Bernhardt Kraus Craig Satterly Cedar Rapids Washington, D. C C Avenue NE White Mutual Fire and Tornado Association One Hom Company

Chicago and North Western Woman's Club June Breakfast

Bever park hosted the Chicago and North Western Woman's Club annual June breakfast on a Wednesday morning. The event drew members to the park setting for the traditional gathering.

Bever Park Chicago and North Western Woman's Club

Woman’s clubs report from national convention in Chicago

Seventeen members attended with Mrs. A. A. Hottel, president, in charge of arrangements. Other committee members were Mrs. Harold Hess, Mrs. Jessie Warren and Mrs. A. Kozil, Mrs. Carl Phillips, delegate to the national convention, gave a report and Mrs. Hottel spoke briefly of the convention.

A. A. Hottel Harold Hess Jessie Warren A. Kozil Carl Phillips NW Woman's Clubs Chicago

Dorothy Batchelder Hosts Corn Party for Hoboes Club

On a Wednesday afternoon Dorothy Batchelder entertained Hoboes' club members at her grandparents home 1316 C avenue NE. The decor featured corn and dolls made from bottles with Jean Elder winning first prize and Ruth Hardiman taking consolation. Attendees included Ruth Knight Carolyn Engel Marcia Kensinger Ruth Hardiman Bonnie McGregor Betty Ericksen and Catharine Miller.

Dorothy Batchelder Hoboes’ Club Randall Waddington C Avenue Jean Elder Ruth Hardiman Ruth Knight Carolyn Engel Marcia Kensinger Bonnie McGregor Betty Ericksen Catharine Miller

Stitch and Chatter Club Elects Officers

Mrs Agnes Waite was elected president of the Stitch and Chatter club at a Community House luncheon meeting. Other officers include Mrs Rebecca Meyer vice president Mrs Mae Simon secretary Miss Marvel Foster treasurer Mrs Meyer recreation chairman Mrs Martha Sharron social chairman and Mrs Eleanor Ramos work chairman.

Agnes Waite Stitch and Chatter Club Rebecca Meyer Mae Simon Marvel Foster Meyer Martha Sharron Eleanor Ramos

Midboro Club Hosts Last Meeting and Plans July Picnic

Mrs Elmer R Pearson hosted the season's final Midboro club meeting at 3100 E avenue NE with twenty members playing bridge. Prizes went to Mesdames J A Hanus Lester Petrak Frank Huenger C O Norberg and T N Johnson. A family club picnic is set for July 11 with Mrs G V Wood as arrangements chair.

Elmer R. Pearson E Avenue Midboro J. A. Hanus Lester Petrak Frank Huenger C. O. Norberg T. N. Johnson G. V. Wood

Takaniki Camp Fire Slumber Party At Mrs Like Home

Members of the Takaniki Camp Fire group at St. Paul’s Methodist held a slumber party at guardian Mrs Henry E Like’s home 1514 Fourth avenue SE. Present were Mary Catherine Locke Dolores Paulsen Carol Stookey Faye Booze Audrey Domer and Pauline Halverson. The next morning they visited Bever Park for a breakfast cooked to satisfy a woodgatherer rank requirement.

Takaniki St. Paul’s Methodist Church Henry E. Like Fourth Avenue SE Mary Catherine Locke Dolores Paulsen Carol Stookey Faye Booze Audrey Domer Pauline Halverson Bever Park

Marion club notices and society calendar items

Mrs. George Wilson won first prize with Mrs. Harold M. Howe taking second and Mrs. Pat McCann the consolation in the Get-to-Gether Card club event. Mount Vernon resident Mrs. Aley Parsons visits Marion. A.F. and A.M. Trojan lodge 448 to meet at 7 30 pm with third degree conferred. Epworth League meets at 7 30 pm at the Methodist church. Octo club breakfast at Thomas park Friday 4 30 am. Ladies Day at Marion Golf Club chaired by Kathleen Oxley. Low medal and most pars to Mrs. Gilbert Gordon. low putts to Mrs. Catherine McBurney. Sixteen clubs travel Friday to an invitational at Marion Golf Club. Rooms for rent at 789 Fifth avenue. Mrs. Earl Caraway returned home from Cedar Rapids Wednesday.

Willard McCune Howard Glass George Wilson Harold M. Howe Pat McCann Kathleen Oxley Marion Golf Club

Baby fright may wake infants at night in early months

Chicago report notes infants six days to five months old can suffer sudden fright at night causing crying fits. Experts advise against pacing the floor and suggest calm comfort to soothe the baby.

Chicago The Journal of the American Medical Association

Notice of appointing executrix in Iowa estate

On June 12 1940 Mayme Sherwood Ramsey was appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of Clark L Sherwood late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts due must be paid and all claims filed in the Linn County Iowa District Court office Carl P Jordan attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Clark L. Sherwood Ourt

Milwaukee Woman's club plans Friday meetings at Memorial hall

Mil waukee Woman's club standing committees meet Friday at 2 p m at Mrs E C Fox 1165 Fourth avenue. Mrs L S Eastman and her son Leigh of San Diego are guests of Mrs Eastman's sister in law Mrs C R Biddick. Townsend club No 2 meets Friday at 8 p m in Memorial hall with entertainment. The item notes Dad's Day on June 16 and mentions steel use in bridges being prohibited in England in 1877.

Milwaukee Woman's Club E. C. Fox Fourth Avenue L. S. Eastman Leigh San Diego, Calif Eastman C. R. Biddick Mr. Biddick Townsend Club No Memorial Hall

Gold Medal Haarlem Of Capsules Ad Claims

An old advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Of Capsules as a stimulant and diuretic for kidney and bladder discomfort. It promises quick relief and better sleep, urging buyers to choose the genuine Gold Medal product and avoid substitutes.

First Two Phases Of Clean Up At Sioux City End

State officials said the first two phases of a general cleanup in Sioux City covering narcotics prostitution liquor and gambling are completed The drive included investigators from the attorney general s office state bureau of investigation state pharmacy board FBI and Woodbury county officers Convictions of two Sioux City detectives and two men and a woman on related charges marked the close of the drive and patrols report a substantial drop in crime Beer halls formerly open 24 hours a day seven days a week now close at 2 am and stay closed Sundays

Sioux City Des Moines Crim Attorney General's Office State Bureau of Investigation State Pharmacy Board Federal Bureau of Investigation Woodbury County

Parliament approves bill to curb fifth column activity

Montevideo AP reports the chamber of deputies approved by a heavy majority a government bill regulating the right of association to suppress organizations deemed to engage in fifth column activities.

Montevideo Chamber of Deputies

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