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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1943

Page

2

Miss Corey Honored at Dinner Party social calendar notes

Social calendar lists Miss Marianne Corey to be honored by Miss Henrietta Dows at a dinner. Lieut William A. Bloomhall to wed Corey on June 30 at Trinity church Logansport. Bridge club hosts and a Coe College Aircrew officers picnic highlight a week of entertaining at SE addresses and NE breakfast.

Henrietta Dows Seventh Street Drive Marianne Corey Miss Corey George W. Corey Park Terrace William A. Bloomhall U.S.M.C.R

Lieut Turner Weds Miss Chisholm at Geiger Field

Miss Barbara Chisholm of Spokane Washington and First Lieut Richard Neville Turner son of Mr and Mrs K V Turner 2513 Meadowbrook Drive SE were married June 5 at Geiger Field Washington The ceremony was conducted by Chaplain Floyd A Leggett Lieut and Mrs Milton S Barkheimer attended as best man and matron of honor Bridesmaids were Miss Helen Quinn and Miss Ann Warshaw Ushers were Lieut Breck Tyson and Lieut James W Leverette

Barbara Chisholm Spokane Wash Richard Neville Turner yMr K. V. Turner Meadowbrook Drive Geiger Field R. K. Chisholm Turner Floyd A. Leggett Milton S. Barkheimer Helen Quinn Ann Warshaw Breck Tyson James W. Leverette

Miss Platt Wed to Pfe Ard at Home

The marriage of Miss Barbara Jean Platt daughter of Mr and Mrs Seymour G Platt 655 Cottage Grove Avenue SE and Pfe Gerald F Ard son of Mr and Mrs Murphy Ard 1411 Eighteenth Street SE was solemnized Monday afternoon at 230 in the home of the brides parents. The double ring ceremony was performed by Dr LW Hayter pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Oelwein. Attending the couple were Mrs H C Ransom sister of the bride and Russell Ard brother of the groom. The bride wore a floor length gown of white sharkskin with long sleeves and a sweetheart neckline carrying a colonial bouquet of white rose buds and forget me nots. Mrs Ransom wore pale blue taffeta with a pink rosebud bouquet. Ard is a graduate of Colwen high school attended Coe college and works in the personnel department of LaPlant Choate Manufacturing. Private Aid is a graduate of McKinley high school attended the University of Iowa. Before enlisting in the army air corps reserves he was employed by LaPlant Choate Manufacturing.

Barbara Jean Platt Seymour G Platt Cottage Grove Avenue Gerald F Ard Murphy Ard Eighteenth Street LW Hayter Oelwein H. C Ransom Russell Ard Ransoms Mrs. Ard Colwen High School Coe College LaPlant- Choate Manufacturing Company Private Aid McKinley High School University of Iowa Army Air Corps

Family returns home after visit to Boone

Mr and Mrs Frank B Muller and their son Steven returned Monday to their Boone home after spending a week with Mrs Miller’s parents Mr and Mrs Walter T Hambright at 2029 Blake boulevard SE.

Frank B Muller Steven Boone

Barrington woman and daughter visiting Wisconsin grandparents

Mrs. Carl B Myers Jr and her daughter Diana of Barrington Indiana are spending two weeks at the home of her parents Dr and Mrs Frank Hersch located at 2127 Greenwood Drive SE.

Carl B Myers, Jr Diana Barrington, In Frank Hersch Greenwood Drive

Mrs James Bradley Visits Chicago Relative at Linden Terrace

Mrs James Bradley of Chicago is visiting her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J W Kintzinger 302 Linden Terrace SE.

James Bradley Chicago J. W. Kintzinger Linden Terrace

Covington Ladies Aid to Meet at Kahler Home

The Ladies Aid Society of Covington church will gather at 2 p.m Thursday at the home of Mrs Margaret Kahler and Miss Mary Kahler on Pale road NW. Women are asked to bring salvage to group leaders.

Ladies Aid Society of Covington Church Margaret Kahler Mary Kahler Pale Road

Marie Dolson Bride Elect Names Bridal Party

Miss Marie Dolson announces her bridal party for the June 21 wedding to Richard Ellison Paul at First Congregational Church. Bride’s sister Mrs W Beneke of Panora is matron of honor. Miss Virginia Pole of Chicago bridesmaid. Best man is Dr Robert Paul of Santa Barbara. ushers John Hyland Steven Wetlex and Mr Beneke. Flower girl is Suanne Beneke's child. Maine auxiliary hosts for enlisted marines and will host reserve Sergeants Helen Skero Mars Manning at luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel.

Marie Dolson Richard Ellison Paul First Congregational Church Miss Dolson LL Dolson Meadowbrook Drive W. Beneke Panora Iowa Virginia Pole Chicago Beneckes Suzanne Pauls Robert Paul Santa Barbara Cahf John Hyland Steven Wetlex Iowa City Beneke Maine «Auxthurs YMCA Sergts Helen Skero Mars Manning Marine Reserves Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel

Baker family reunion and picnic at Daniels Park

The BCC Baker family reunion and picnic was held Sunday in Daniels Park. Twenty eight relatives attended with Mi ane and Mr Earl Baker of Marten as the only out of town guests.

BCC Baker Daniels Park Earl Baker Marten

Mrs Brenner and Mrs Lawser Weekend Guests of Miss Cleal

Mrs J J Brenner Jr of Dayton Ohio and her mother Mrs C L Lawser of Central City were weekend guests of Miss Ivadel Cleal at 1220 Thud avenue SE.

J J Brenner Jr Dayton Ohio C L Lawser Central City

Sorority Names Esther Smith Iota Epsilon Leader

Miss Esther Smith was installed as president of the Iota Epsilon chapter of Phi Omicron, with Miss Leora Johnson as vice president, Miss Betty Landa recording secretary, Miss Berkla corresponding secretary, Miss Margaret Brammer treasurer. Miss Marthella Schmidt presided. fourth degree honors were awarded to Miss Landa and a July picnic was discussed.

Esther Smith Iota Epsilon Chapter Pr Omicron National Business Girls Sorority Bernice Berkla Eighth Avenue SE Leora Johnson Betty Landa Berkla Margaret Brammer Marthella Schmidt Miss Landa

Nadine Morse to wed Raymond A Litke this month

Bride elect Nadine I Morse of 1801 Grande avenue SE will marry Raymond A Litke of San Francisco son of Mr and Mrs John Latke of Alma. The wedding is planned this month at St Pauls Methodist Church.

Carl R- Morse Grande Avenue SE Nadine I Raymond A. Litke San Francisco John Latke Alma San St. Pauls Methodist Church

Ruth Beitel Weds Douglas Eastwood in Moline Church

Miss Ruth Beitel of Iowa City daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Berte of Moline Ill wed Douglas W Eastwood of Iowa City son of Dr and Mrs F W Eastwood of Washington at the First Congregational church in Moline The double ring ceremony was read by Dr Eastwood with Dr W R Hodgson assisting The couple will reside in the Iowa City apartments after June 16 Both graduates of Coe College 1939 and 1940 respectively she in Delta Delta Delta and Kelvin society He is a senior medical student at the University of Iowa affiliated with Alpha Kappa Kappa The wedding party included Miss Dora Jane Hamblin and George Fieselmann with ushers Robert Peterson and Corp Howard Beitel The reception followed in church parlors.

Ruth Beitel Iowa City A H Berte Moline Ill Douglas W. Eastwood F W Eastwood Washington First Congregational Church Eastwood W R Hodgson Dora Jane Hamblin Cedar Rapids George Fieselmann New Sharon Robert Peterson Davenport and Corp Howard Beitel Alliance Neb Iown Coe College Delta Delta Delta Sorority Kelvin Society St Lukes Hospital University Hospital Coe University of Iown Alpha Kappa Kappa Medical Fraternity

Sacred Heart Drill Team Opens New Chapter in Marshalltown

The Sacred Heart court No. 727 WC O F drill team led by chief ranger Mrs Joseph Erlacher and pianist Mrs Charles Kell traveled to Marshalltown on Sunday to install a new chapter named Our Lady of Victory.

Sacred Heart Court No. 727 Wc.o.f Joseph Erlacher Charles Kell Marshalltown Our Lady of Victory

Wilma Rundall Weds Lieut Zavoral in Candlelight Ceremony

Wilma Rundall daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Rundall 1626 N Street SW married Lieut Lee Zavoral of Midford Oregon at First Evangelical Church Monday night in a candlelit ceremony attended by maid of honor Miss Marie Kotlinek best man George Zavoral and ushers cousins of the bride. After a church reception the couple departed for Midford where Lieut Zavoral is stationed. Mrs Rundall has worked for Armstrong Clothing Co.

First Evangelical Wilma Rundal Earl Rundall Lee Zavoral Midford Ore Marie Kotlinek George Zavoral Patricia Maloney Jean Easterday Katherine Anderson Wanda IT S Maloney Clarence Easterday Clifford Randall

Jand Returns From Two Week Visit With Bolands

George Jand of 1237 Fifth Street SE returns Sunday from a two week visit with his brother in law and sister Sergt and Mrs Charles Boland of Wilmington Delaware. En route home he visited in Washington DC with Sergt Donald Bacon and John Tosh.

George Jand Fifth Street Inlaw Sergt Charles Boland Wilmington Del Washington, DC Donald Bacon John Tosh

Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club leader attends Grinnell institute

Mrs C C Hillhouse, chairman of the international relations department of the Cedar Rapids Womans club, traveled Tuesday from 843 Tenth Street SW to Grinnell to attend the Grinnell College international relations institute.

C C Hillhouse Tenth Street Cedar Rapids Womans Club Grinnell Grinnell College International Relations Institute

St Margaret's circle to picnic at Bever Park pavilion

St Margaret's circle of the Immaculate Conception church will meet Thursday at noon for a picnic in Bever Park's large pavilion. Children of members are invited.

St Margaret's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Bever Park

American Legion Auxiliary Party Wednesday at Memorial Building

The American Legion auxiliary holds its annual party Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Memorial building. All who assisted in the recent Poppy day sale are invited.

American Legion Auxiliary

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Past Presidents Meet

The Past Presidents association of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club will meet Thursday at 10 a.m. with Mrs. O. J. Elsenbast at 217 Sixteenth Street SE for a picnic luncheon. Attendees are asked to bring sandwiches and sewing material. Hostesses are Mrs Oliver Wilson, Mrs. George Yuill, and Mrs. J. T. Taylor.

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club O. J. Elsenbast Sixteenth Street Oliver Wilson George Yuill J. T. Taylor

Family War Bond Plan Meant For Payroll Savings

A caller urges adopting a family oriented war bond strategy via payroll savings, urging readers to design their own plan and figure out how to fit it into a household budget. The note frames bond purchases as a collective family effort and personal initiative.

Treasury

Gets Commission In Naval Reserve

W D Lyon a 26 Blake Terrace SE was sworn into the United States naval reserve at Des Moines Monday as a lieutenant s.2 He is president of the Lyon Advertising agency Until he receives his orders he will remain in Cedar Rapids Lyon said his business will be continued during his absence under the direction of his wife and the present staff of the agency.

W D Lyon Blake Terrace United States Naval Reserve Des Moines Lyon Advertising Agency Cedar Rapids Lyon

German Council Declares U Boat Obsolete

The Gustave Siegfried Eins radio service quoted by Radio London said Germany’s armament council called the U boat obsolete as an offensive weapon after efforts to restrict submarine builders. The council delayed action for three months following a threat of resignation by Grand Admiral Doenitz.

Gustave Siegfried Eins German Armament Council Karl Doenitz Radio London

Linn County votes to launch blackout safety education program

The Linn County Highway Safety Commission approved starting a blackout safety education program in cooperation with Civilian Defense. The plan, to begin after warning systems are set, includes collaboration with Civilian Defense officers and joining county efforts to promote safety during wartime.

Linn County Highway Safety Commission Linn County Board of Supervisors Elmer Seevell Board of W D Johnston Iowa Highway Commission Fred C. Henson Tom Condon J T Tavio AAA William H Behrens James H Smith Clarence B Day Highway Patrol John C Mullin Marion

Movement Aides and Speakers Spur Soldier Letter Writing

The United Service organized aides and speakers who encouraged readers to write letters to soldiers, energizing correspondence and boosting morale through organized outreach and personal notes.

United Service

School of Instruction For Truck Operators in Davenport

Paul V. Kortkamp urges Cedar Rapids truck operators to send their mechanics to a free school of instruction on cold welding of motor blocks. The program includes slide pictures and a lecture at 8 p.m. Friday, with two 3.5 hour courses on Saturday at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. in the International Harvester truck branch salesroom at 601 West Second Street Davenport.

Cedar Rapids Paul V. Kortkamp Office of Defense Transportation Free School of Davenport International Harvester Company Truck Branch West Second Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Corey Douglas F Boynton Knollwood Drive Bridge Club Reginald B ‘Figge Clyde Richardson John ‘Rood Clemens C. Petsch D F. Sudiduth Roy Kaplan Clark Kirby Mario Lisella George Archuser Avenue NE Mae Hollenbeck Bertha Robbins Cuthbert Smith Roger Huber Clarks‘Ville Roy Bridge Elvire Milburn Thirtieth Street Drive Nancy Lea Lieut. Turner Miss Platt Pfe Gerald F Millers Mrs, Myers Covington Aid the Gazette Gazette Marine "Auxiliary Nadine Miorse Iss Bertel Mr. Eastwood Wilma Rundall Lieut Zavoral Immaculate Conception Legion Auxiliary Woman’s Club Peoples Savings Bank the Peoples Savings Bank Sra Naval Reserve W. D. Lyon United Press Jay U.s Bauer & Black Louis C. Kaiser and Nasafri Matsom Wigley Ridg Victory United States War Phone Company
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