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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1941

Page

17

Cedar Rapids Teacher and Traer Man Are Married

Evelyn Roberta Stoakes and Carl Austin Wilson wed at the Stoakes home in Traer on a Friday ceremony attended by 40 relatives. Rev. Alvin Boettcher officiated. maid of honor Dorothy Wilson and best man Verne Schmidt were among the close wedding party. The bride, a Traer High and Coe College alumna, has taught music in Cedar Rapids schools for 11 years. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wilson of Traer, is a graduate of Iowa State College and works in Traer.

R. G. Stoakes Jin Traer Evelyn Roberta Carl Austin Wilson Alvin Boettcher Reinbeck Jean Mohler Bryce Bohnsack Traer High School Coe College Cedar Rapids Buchanan School Wilson W. W. Wilson Traer Iowa State College

Weddings Fill Social State At Iowa City

In a series of single ring ceremonies in Iowa City churches, multiple couples announce and plan marriages. Mona Carson and Howard Struck wed at First Presbyterian Church, Bernadine Meyer and Paul Thelen marry at St Patrick's rectory, and Marcella Tomas and Ralph Sovers prepare a July wedding at St Wenceslaus church. Additional engagements include Viva Munson with R Keith Smith and Rollo Norman with Louis Miller, all tied to Iowa City residents and local institutions.

Monticello Socials Show Local Club Weekend Activity

Monticello hosts featured a Thursday bridge luncheon at the Tuetken home with prizes to Mrs. Milton Langer Mrs. William Shaffer and Mrs. Boyd Shannon. A Thursday evening country club dance followed with organizers listed. A Monday relatives’ courtesy hour at the Holub home honored Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Shedek of Washington DC with guests from Chicago Prairieburg and local areas.

William Tuetken Louis Barrack Wilbur Cartano Tuetken Milton Langer William Shaffer Boyd Shannon C.L. Goettsch Robert Mullen L. C. Perkins John Schmidt E. Locher Leo W. Holub Clarence Shedek Washington, D. C Frank Shedek Conrad Shedek Chicago Frances Holub Mary John Lawrence Lucian C. J. Stevenson Phyllis Larry Prairieburg Leo Holub Julianne

Community club and lodge notices in Cedar Rapids

Local fraternal groups announce meetings picnics dances and obligations across multiple lodges including Valley Camp R N A Cedar Rapids D of H and Woodmen of America with dates from Monday to Friday at Maine hall Sokol hall and the Red Cross sewing rooms plus a fiftieth anniversary celebration for Queen of the West lodge and a memorial service at Linwood cemetery attendees are urged to bring covered dishes and table service and to wear white for initiation ceremonies.

D. of H Cedar Rapids Sokol Hall Queen of the West Lodge Ladies’ Society of B. of L. F K. P. Hall B. of L. F T. Z. Cook Woman's Relief Corps No. 11 Red Cross Linwood Cemetery Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No. 221 Maine Betsy Ross Theta Rho

Eulalia Klingbeil and William Seiler Wed at Postville

Miss Eulalia Klingbeil daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Klingbeil Postville and William H Seiler son of Mr and Mrs Harry B Seiler Clinton were married at 4 o clock Thursday in Community Presbyterian church Postville Rev J Ian Fraser officiated single ring ceremony Miss Louise Howell Big Rock Tenn attended the bride and Miss Catherine Klingbeil maid of honor Foster brother James Bristol Clinton was best man Ushers Tom Louden Fairfield and Monrad Paulsen Clinton Pianist Miss Marian Casten Postville Reception at the bride's home They will live in Iowa City where Seiler will teach history at the University of Iowa Mrs Seiler is a 1936 Postville High graduate with a BA in journalism from Iowa 1940 and a master's in English from Vanderbilt This spring She held leadership roles in Mortar Board University Women's Association Theta Sigma Phi and Pi Beta Phi Seiler earned his BA from Iowa in 1940 and an English master's degree this spring He was a member of Sigma Nu and a WSUI sports announcer.

Viva Munson Lenora Munson Kanawha R. Keith Smith Herman Smith Iowa City Miss Munson Kanawha High School Smith Iowa City High School University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Davenport St. Wenceslaus Church Marcella Tomas Frank Tomas Ralph Sovers Joe Sovers Solon Edward W. Neuzil Miss Tomas Helen Tomas North Liberty Adeline Tomas Robert Sovers Postville Eulalia Klingbeil William J. Klingbeil William H. Seiler Harry B. Seiler Clinton Community Presbyterian Church J. Ian Fraser Louise Howell Big Rock Tenn Catherine Klingbeil James Bristol Tom Louden Fairfield Monrad Paulsen Marian Casten Seiler University of Iowa Postville High School Vanderbilt University Nashville Theta Sigma Phi Sorority Daily Iowan Vanderbilt Pi Beta Phi Sorority Iowa Sigma Nu Fraternity WSUI

Dierks Couple Mark Silver Wedding with Picnic

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Dierks of Wayne township observed their silver wedding anniversary with a Saturday picnic dinner hosted by friends and relatives. They have four children including Leo Dierks of Toledo and Harry and Lorence Dierks at home. Out of town guests included Page Carlson and two children of Soldier, Iowa, and Howard Azer of Chicago.

Anna Holub Emma Henry Mysack Frank Lawrence Adolph Dierks Wayne Township Goudy’s Tea Room Ann Malinar Lynn Howie George Timmins Frank Stimson Page Carlson Soldier Howard Azer Chicago

Center Junction Bride-to-Be Mary Elizabeth Dawes Honored

Miss Mary Elizabeth Dawes was honored at a miscellaneous shower in her parents’ home west of Center Junction Friday afternoon. The Cedar Rapids quiz contest, led by Mrs. Don Nagle, followed by gifts displayed under pink and white umbrella decorations. Hostesses included Mrs. C H Nelson Mrs. Ray Sanford Mrs. Frank Preston and Mrs. Irving Eilers.

Mary Elizabeth Dawes Frank Dawes Center Junction Don Nagle Cedar Rapids C. H. Nelson Ray Sanford Frank Preston Irving Eilers

Central City Pair Tie the Knot in June Weddings

Central City sees the marriage of Derwin Sweet and Shirley Cain in Kahoka Missouri on June 14 with Rev J R Monroe officiating. The couple will reside in Central City. Lester Bolton wed Esther Winkowski in Chicago the same day with Rev M C Melcher officiating. both work in radio for national defense and will live in Chicago. Mary Frances Schillig of Hills to wed Calvin Smith on June 24 with Rev Martin Hoerr in Hills. Miss Schillig honored at a church shower attended by about 60 women.

Derwin Sweet George Sweet Central City Shirley Cain Roy Cain Shell Rock Kahoka J. R. Monroe Carl Bragg Mr. Sweet Lester C. Bolton Earl Bolton Esther Winkowski Chicago M. C. Melcher Zena Schillig Hills Mary Frances Calvin Smith Judge Smith St. Joseph's Rectory Martin Hoerr Miss Schillig Bunco

Kansas City Bride Weds Lieut. Hahn in Linwood Church

Miss Irma May Walton of Kansas City married Lieut. Robert H. Hahn of the U S army chemical warfare department at Linwood Presbyterian Church. The ceremony featured lily bouquets, pearl necklace gifts, and a reception for 50 guests. They will reside near Edgewood Arsenal Maryland after a honeymoon in the east.

Kansas City Robert H. Hahn Linwood Presbyterian Church Irma May Walton Dwight M. Walton Chemical Warfare Department U. S. Army Frank K. Hahn Cedar Rapids Walter E. Clark Harry Clayton Rogers Virginia Wolff Sue Goff Bush Bertrand Brown Dorothy Gregory Betty Shepherd Virginia Schmidt

Mrs Harold Swanson Guest of Honor at Rebekah Shower

Mrs Harold Swanson nee Mae Misel recently married was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower held after the Rebekah meeting Thursday evening.

Harold Swanson Mae Misel

Camp Fire Awards Update

The committee of awards named Saturday two Girls as Trail Seeker and two as Fire Maker. Marjorie Long and Marilyn Muir earned Trail Seeker, while Mary Julia Brown received Fire Maker rank.

Marjorie Long Marilyn Muir Mary Julia Brown

Local Socials Roundup at Wapsipinicon Park and Nearby Homes

Anamosa nursing student Ruth Ann Rees was guest of honor at a Wapsipinicon State Park picnic hosted by former schoolmates Tuesday evening. Betsy Gavin attended a farewell at the Hartmans before moving to Chicago for a Walgreen Drug position. Birthday dinner and handkerchief shower honored Sherman at Mrs. Alfred Snyder’s home. Mrs. Hubert Metcalf hosted a party for Charles eighth birthday. Cornelian club members hosted a picnic dinner for their children at the state park Thursday. Mrs. Julius Westphal entertained friends in honor of houseguest Mrs. R. S. Springer at her home. Miss Jennie DeLuca of New York City is visiting.

Ruth Ann Rees St. Luke’s Hospital Wapsipinicon State Park Betsy Gavin Harold Hartman Chicago Walgren Drug Company Bess FB Sherman Alfred Snyder Hubert Metcalf Charles Cornelian Club State Park Julius Westphal R. S. Springer George Bye Jennie DeLuca New York City

Tea and travels mark Eastern Star events and family gatherings

Thirty six Love chapter members from Springville brought the traveling star to Mount Moriah chapter 16 with an original play and musical numbers. Ida Bye received the star in Olin where Esther Cousins of William of Hiawatha chapter was honored. A fortieth wedding anniversary dinner for G W Gearhart drew guests from multiple cities and a linen shower honored Betty Levien. Get-to-Gethers hosts a Butler Park picnic for 45 attendees.

J. A. Belknap Belknap Anna Prentice Love Chapter Order of Eastern Star Springville Traveling Star Mount Moriah Gearhart Love Ida Bye Anamosa A. E. Walton Olin Esther Cousins William of Hiawatha W. K. Hodgson O. A. Rife Glen Russell Eleanor Smith Mary Dumont Betty Stover Earl Miller G. W. Gearhart Charles Leedham Washington D. C J. W. Smith San Francisco Calif Merriam Gearhart Philadelphia Penn N. A. Gearhart Mary Elizabeth Hopkinton L. A. Johnston David R. A. Goldsberry Jane Betty Jeanne Levien Wires Corners Butler Park

Barn shower surprises Whittier Stewart in home visit

Whittier Leonard Stewart faced a barn shower hosted by 12 young men on a Thursday evening. Ver sus Wild and Merle McGrew led the festivities with burlap fly nets, hot dogs, chips, and pop. Gifts included small tools, nails, and rope for his barn and workshop as hospitality. Mr and Mrs John Williams hosted a swimming party nearby.

Leonard Stewart Versus Wild Merle McGrew John Williams

City Camp Fire Girls begin Week with A-While program

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire girls start the Camp A-While day program Tuesday at 9 am for east side Bever park and Thursday at 9 am for west side Ellis park. The program includes crafts in nature band camp swimming first aid games folk dancing singing and storytelling. Leaders include Mrs G W Borschel Mrs A Peterson Miss Marvel Foster and others. Doroth y Canfield directs the field work.

East Side Bever Park West Side Ellis Park G. W. Borschel A. Peterson Marvel Foster A. L. Hinton Beulah Detwiler Betty Hint

Birthday Party Honors Virginia Williams at Marion Pool

A Thursday afternoon party at Marion pool celebrated Virginia Williams turning twelve. Guests included Anna Marie Smith Ellen Hoge Dorothy Carpenter Zelda Pearson Elma Bedell Dorothy Kinkead Elinor Stewart Tacy Willitts Virginia Williams and Howard Williams with ice cream and cake served.

Marion Pool Virginia Anna Marie Smith Ellen Hoge Dorothy Carpenter Zelda Pearson Elma Bedell Dorothy Kinkead Elinor Stewart Tacy Willitts Howard Williams

Rosalind O E S Loyalty Night Honors Esther Role

Rosalind chapter No. 292 O E S observed Loyalty night. Mrs. Wayne Hurst as W M and Earl Herr as chaplain led Esther station honors. Fifteen Esthers and three visiting Esther officers attended with solos by Mrs. Garrett and Mrs. Schauenberg. Visitors came from Keota Sigourney and Phoenix Arizona.

Rosalind Esther W. M Wayne Hurst Earl Herr Will Montz Maude Schauenberg Mesdames D. Garrett Homer Grove Homer Kurtz Nell Starry Josephine Mikesdell Rosa-lind

Mother's Day Picnic Held by Whip Poor Will Club

About 150 people attended the Whip Poor Will club annual Mother's Day picnic at Grace George's home in North Liberty. Tables lined the lawn for cafeteria style dinner as Maxine Myers chaired the program with participants Nelle Fuhrmeister Core Young Melva Colony Mabel Z Stoner Ardis Sentman Elma Colony Cleora Roup and Mary Wolfe.

Whip- Poor-Will Club Grace George Maxine Myers Nelle Fuhrmeister Core Young Melva Colony Mabel Z. Stoner Ardis Sentman Elma Colony Cleora Roup Mary Wolfe

Garden Club shower honors Mrs. Roudabush in Belle Plaine

A miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Charles Roudabush, formerly Miss Garnet Faber, was held at Mrs. Ora Roudabush’s home in Belle Plaine with forty guests. H L Trites led the program for the Garden Club meeting at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bardwell’s home on Friday evening, June 20.

Charles Roudabush Garnet Faber Ora Roudabush H. L. Trites Garden Club Frank Bardwell

Also Mentioned on This Page

First Presbyterian Church Mona Carson Ray ¥. Carson Howard Struck Des Moines C. C. Struck Sioux City Iowa Child Welfare Research Station Struck University Delta Upsilon Fraternity du Pont Company Bernadine Meyer R. W. Meyer Paul J. Thelen E. F. Thelen San Diego St. Patrick's P. J. O'Reilly Philip O. Norman Rollo Louis Miller G. M. Miller Bonaparte Miss Norman Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority Miller Central College Pella North English Vilda Etta Sponar F. T. Sponar James A. Jones Schenectady N. Y Fred A. Jones Miss Sponar Mr. Jones Mr. Jones Jas University of Iowa College of Irish’s Business College Tillson St. John’s Mrs Carl A. Wilson Monticello Valley Camp R.N. A Maine Hall First Avenue E Progressive Circle Carrie Morcombe Mary Nunn Lottie Kehne Valeria Hamilton Linden Modern Woodmen of America Odd Fellows Hall Gen Dodge Circle General Dodge Circle G. A R Memorial Building Department Hannah Hutchison First Avenue NE Queen of the West Post Office Clerks’ Auxiliary Helen Camp Lisbon Jerome Lewis George Youtzy Iowa Post Office Clerks’ Auxiliary Burlington Praha Rebekah Parlor City Parlor City Lodge L.A B. of R. L Frank Baldwin Thirty-fourth Street Cedar Rebekah Cedar Rebekah Lodge No Cedar Staff Club Helen Kunzman Maine Lodge No C.F Linn Lodge No Duck Pond A. R. Cornelius I Avenue NE Star of Maine Vv. F. W. Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Betsy Roses Club Rebecca Alexander Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Dewey Alexander Cedar Rapids Lodge No. 4 Myrtle Rhodes Central Brabbit-Taylor King Band Instruments 1St Ave Lews Quisette Kansas City Teachers College Dona Darlene George Jimmie Hamblin Don Hamblin Lieut Hahn Guy Manlove Independence Donald Hamblin Jimmie Leslie B. Leyle Bartlesville Oklo Edgewood Arsenal Oxford LA Vogue AS. Dears Oant Whittier Camp Fire Camp Huaga Third Avenue SE Hitaga Aponita Mary Evelyn Bailey Marion Beverly Ann Biggs Jean Hunt Mary Frances Jeans Carol McLeod Jane O’brien Virginia Race Dixiana Sanford Marjorie Seigle Susan Starman Terry Frank Waterloo Sara Holman Patricia Liabo Center Point Barbara Mitchell Rockford Polly Realing Beverly Vander Linden Shabonda Loudeam Andrews Betty Alma Grimes Georgana Falk Jane Falk Shirley Frieden Doris Hanson Joanne Mosby Geraldine Pinney Dorothy Torkelson Elgin Deloris Lazio Jane Lord Barbara Ann Seger Louise Smith Barbara Smith Onslow Agarth Unit Elizabeth Barber Jean Denton Jane Grayston Kathleen Hanson Ellen Jeans Fiona Kennedy Martha Kohl Alice Mikas Anne Robertson Ruth Shean Betty Wolfe Elaine Zarub Alberta Hopf Phyllis Kibler Marengo Norma Yeager Winthrop Roxiann Yeoman Belle Plaine Homemakers Chair First Avenue
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