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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
3
Guidance on conserving rubber during wartime use, detailing roles for elastic materials in canopy cords, WAAC underwear, uniforms, and industrial pads. Tips cover storage away from heat, careful washing, drying, and repairing to extend rubber’s life amid shortages.
Mrs Jean Newburger hosts a dinner for Miss Margaret Ann Foster and Robert Hinshaw with bridal party members present. Mrs Eugene Pinney and Mrs W Neuzil host a breakfast for the honoree. Miss Mari Anne Corey is feted at a Cedar Rapids Country Club luncheon with thirty two guests as she prepares for a June 30 wedding in Logansport Indiana.
Mr and Mrs A H Hallgren of Marengo announce the engagement of Miss Violet Hotchkiss to Donald Steggall of Sacramento California. Miss Hotchkiss is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam Hotchkiss of Compton California. The wedding is planned in Reno and the couple will reside in Sacramento where Steggall works.
Mrs Flora Hromatko Taylor will present her pupils in a violin recital Thursday at 8 p m in the YW C A auditorium The public is invited Taking part are Mildred Biondo Charlotte Mary Barnard Willa Dean Howells Patricia Bowne Susan Moon Elma Fern Samuelson Jo Fran Kouba Barbara Butterfield Norman Paula Mary Anne Paula Janet Sullivan Frances Siamus Assisting pianists are Mrs W L Barnard and Rockwell Dachler
Mrs John Dymond of Park Ridge Ir arrived Wednesday for a brief visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James W Bell at 2832 Country Club Park Way SE Seattle.
Mrs Thomas F Lange of 330 Crescent Street SE hosted a bridge club luncheon on Wednesday. Nine places were set as guests included Mrs Robert Prewitt and Mrs Forrest C Brady of Ottumwa, visiting at the Lange residence.
Mrs Sandoe Jordan and her son Sandoe Quarton Jordan of 2121 Linden drive SE will travel to Omaha on Thursday to spend a month with Mrs Jordan's husband Corporal Jordan who is stationed there.
Patty Barnes of Northbrook Illinois visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs W B Ives at 327 Crescent Street SE.
Miss Verna Heeke of Los Angeles wed Dr John E Wykle son of the Rev E F Wykle of Mount Vernon in a June 10 ceremony at the Second Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles. Dr Wykle, a graduate of the Los Angeles School of Osteopathy and Surgery, is practicing in Burney California.
Mr and Mrs F J Kotlinek announce the marriage of their daughter Marie to Sergt George W Smith son of Mr and Mrs H A Smith The wedding is set for July 3 at St Patrick's church Sergt Smith of the army air corps is stationed at Maxton NC
Mrs James H Yuill of 355 Pleasant Drive SE entertained members of her bridge club at luncheon on Wednesday with seating arranged for eight.
Robin Carnegie of Rogate England visits Dick Pinney at 1915 Ridgeway Drive SE. Both graduates of Tabor Academy Marion Massachusetts on June 2.
Miss Maxine Chezen of 1540 B avenue NE left Monday evening to visit her father in Memphis Tennessee. Next week she will travel to New Orleans where her brother Sergi Marvin Chezen teaches in a glider school.
A class of 23 joined Degree of Honor Protective association No. 4 at an inspection meeting. Regional director Mrs Etta A Branson and national committeewoman Mrs Rose Harvey spoke. a scroll was dedicated and gifts were given. A second luncheon and school of instruction with officers and guests followed at the Montrose hotel.
Mrs Frances B Lee of Ely announces the marriage of her daughter Ella to Sergt Fred W Parks of Meridian Mississippi son of Mrs Della Parks of Iowa City The wedding occurred Monday at high noon in Ely with Rev Paul Luther Miller officiating The bride wore a steel blue linen suit with white orchid corsage A reception followed at the bride’s mother's home.
Twenty eight members of the Credit Woman's Breakfast club met at the YMCA on Wednesday. Mrs Dorothy Drew will replace Mrs Ella Watson as secretary and treasurer due to her move. Miss Martha Griffith of Wilson school spoke on the history of the Czechs in Cedar Rapids.
The Jane Boyd Service club of the Community House will hold a picnic supper Thursday at 6:30 in the large pavilion in Bever Park. Those attending are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.
Mrs Norman Usher departs with address 2116 C Street SW heading to Los Angeles to unite with her husband Corporal Usher stationed at Camp Haan.
The Office of Defense Transportation urges Americans to avoid non essential trips to reduce interference with military traffic. It lists visits to friends, weekend trips, sightseeing, theatre and social travel as non essential. It offers vacation guidelines focusing on fall or winter travel, single trips, and minimizing baggage and changes.
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