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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1941

Page

3

Margret Clarke Weds Dr Stansbury In Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Miss Margret Lucia Clarke of Cedar Rapids wed Dr John Robert Stansbury at the Stansbury home in a ceremony guided by Rev. Dr. Robert Little. The couple plans a California residence where Dr. Stansbury will report for duty at Camp San Luis Obispo.

Margret Lucia Clarke Cedar Rapids P. C. Clarke Centerville John Robert Stansbury John E. Stansbury Country Club Parkway SE Stansbury Robert Little First Presbyterian Church Coe College Ita Delta Delta Sorority Century Engineering Corporation Dr. Stansbury Pangye Sem High School University of Iowa Sigma Nu Social Fraternity Nu Sigma Nu Medical Fraternity Santa Barbara, Calif California United States Army Camp San Luis Obispo de Ette Keith W. L. Mason Davenport Craig Lambert Ed Lambert Iowa City Paul Wadie W. B. Gerrits Bill West Branch Charles Hoppe Morley

Mrs. Von Lackum Hosts Supper for Visitors

Mrs. J. K. Von Lackum of 326 Twenty-third-street drive SE entertained at a small buffet supper Monday evening honoring Miss Dorothy of New York City who has been visiting Iowa City and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Berg of East Orange New Jersey as house guests of Mrs. L. M. Ford, sister of Mrs. Berg.

J. K. von Lackum Twenty-third-street Dorothy New York City Iowa City Adam Berg East Orange N. J

Miss June Bahlhorn Returns From Milwaukee Visit

Miss June Audrey Bahlhorn and her parents Mr and Mrs Grover Orn reside at 209 Nineteenth Street NE Cedar Rapids. She returned Monday after a three week visit to Milwaukee Wisconsin where she attended nation exercises at her school. The Bahlhorns moved to Cedar Rapids in May from Milwaukee.

June Audrey Bahlhorn Groverorn Nineteenth Street Milwaukee Wis

Parties Honor Brides-Elect This Week

Social calendar stays busy with summer brides-elect honored at multiple gatherings. Marian Hunting hosted Joyce Mer at Cedar Country Club for a shower ahead of her June wedding. Guests included Chicago and New York circles. Catherine Timm celebrated with a Roosevelt Hotel breakfast for Lieut. H L Moore.

Marian Hunting First Avenue E Iumeheon Cedara Country Club Joycemer William R. Fuller New York Eliot Waples Robert S. Wray James Hill William J. Bakken Chicago Sarah Palmer Elizabeth Focht Martha Trewin Betty Beardsley Ann Winslow Kenneth H. Bastian Morni Roosevelt Hotel Jennings Crawford Vernon Drive L. A. Schmidt Delhi Robert C. An Nineteenth Avenue Catherine Timm H. L. Moore Fort Snelling Minn Miss Timm John Timm Robert Ilen Paul Dougan Raymond Hibbing Betty Warner Darlene Pollack Frances Euken Ruth Brammer Christine Bjjornsen Wilma Rinderknecht Jean Engelman Irene Mohme

Mrs Ristedt Returns Home After Cincinnati Visit

Mrs E P Ristedt arrives back in the city Monday evening at 2662 Monkey Club Parkway SE after a ten week stay in Cincinnati with her sister Mrs C F Luburger and Mr Luburger.

City E. P. Ristedt Monkey Club Parkway SE CincInnati Luberger

Mrs Scott McIntyre Hosts Reviewers' Club Breakfast

Mrs Scott McIntyre of 627 Cottage Grove Avenue SE entertained members of the Reviewers' club at a breakfast at her home Tuesday morning.

Scott McIintyre Cottage Grove Avenue Reviewers’ Club

Hutton-Nost announce June 20 marriage

Announcement lists Miss Gladys G. Hutton daughter of Mrs. Bessie Hutton and Lee Nost son of Mrs. Addie Kline as married on June 20. The couple, who met at Wilson high school, plan to reside in Cedar Rapids at 948 Twenty second avenue SW. Mrs Nost is a Wilson graduate.

Gladys G. Hutton Bessie Hutton Lee Nost Addie Kline Twenty-second Avenue Nost Wilson High School Cedar Rapids

Alameda Woman and Children Visit Cedar Rapids Friends

Mrs. F. E. Allen of Alameda California and her children Mary Jean and Jack spent the weekend in Cedar Rapids with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Allen at 538 Forest Drive SE. They left Monday evening for Lowell Indiana.

F. E. Allen Alameda Calif Mary Jean Jack Lowell Ind Cedar Rapids R. J. Allen Forest Drive

Moose Women Dinner Honors Perfect Attendance and Members

Membership Chairman Alberta Savage and committee members Wilma Russell and Cora Carlson hosted 30 Women of the Moose at Twin Towers. Sixteen guests were honored for 11 months of perfect attendance. Anna Johnson won first prize for membership, with Cora Carliori taking second. Honorees included Mary Kness, Bessie Berkla, Iva Richards, Agnes Watterson, Mildred Goodwater, Maude Stangl, Mamie Center, and others.

Alberta Savage Wilma Russell Cora Carlson Women of the Moose Twin Towers Anna Johnson Cora Carliori Mary Kness Bessie Berkla Iva Richards Agnes Watterson Mildred Goodwater Maude Stangl Mamie Center Lillian Meyer Celia G

Birthday Picnic Honors Two Local Women at Hawkeye Downs

A Sunday evening picnic near Hawkeye Downs honored Dorothy Bartos of 159 Fourteenth Avenue SW and Henriette Kloubec of rural route 2 on their birthdays. Attendees included Gladys Barta Charles Sova Esther Ducas Joe Cerveny Marcella Stepanek John Vondra Bob Kunsky Arnold Yuza Margaret Huff Dorothy Bartos Paul Petrik and Henriette and Raymond Kloubec.

Hawkeye Downs Dorothy Bartos Fourteenth Avenue SW Henriette Kloubec Gladys Barta Charles Sova Esther Ducas Joe Cerveny Marcella Stepanek John Vondra Bob Kentsky Arnold Yuza Margaret Huff Paul Petrik Henriette Raymond Kloubec

Marriage Announcement for Margaret Cubisher and Lyle R Clayton

Mrs. Will Marry announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Margaret Cubisher to Lyle R Clayton of Waterloo son of Mr and Mrs A C Clayton of Rowley. The wedding will take place in the latter part of July. Clayton is retired by the Illinois Central Railroad.

Frank E. Hess Seventh Street Margaret Cubisher Lyle R. Clayton Waterloo A. C. Clayton Rowley Clayton Illinois Stral Railroad

Duplicate Club To Walford For Dinner

Members of a duplicate bridge club will motor to Walford Tuesday evening for dinner. The losers of the year will host the other six members. Participants include Dr. and Mrs. J. T. Grayston, Mr. and Mrs. Walter C. Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Tschirgi, Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Wolverton, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Holmes, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Miller.

Walford J. T. Grayston Walter C. Hanson Arthur M. Tschirgi B. F. Wolverton Stewart Holmes Robert J. Miller

Bingham Guests Return After Ten Day Visit

Mrs. C J Fisher of Cleveland and her daughter Jean and Mrs. E H Sherman of Upper Montclair N J and her son Jack returned home after spending ten days with Mrs Fisher and Mrs Sherman. Mr and Mrs C W Bingham 3300 First Avenue E.

Mickels Return From East After Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs W E Mickels of 1311 Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids prepare to return Tuesday evening from a two week visit in Washington DC with their son Merlin H Mickel and his wife Merlin H Mickel works for the Associated Press in Washington DC

W. E. Mickel Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Washington, D. C Merlin H. Mickel Mickel M. H. Mickel Associated Press Washington

Mrs Stephens Hosts Tennessee Guests At Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs Fred Fischer of Knoxville Tennessee and her daughter Jane are spending a week with Mrs R E Stephens at the Roosevelt hotel, visiting Mrs Stephens's mother.

Fred Fischer Knoxville, Tenn Jane

Miss Alma Womacka and Miss Maxine Mikulecky Initiated by Delta Theta Chi

Formal initiation ceremonies were held by Delta Theta Chi sorority in the Lincoln Jefferson rooms of Hotel Roosevelt Monday evening. Mrs. Howard Pettit presided as ritual conductor. A buffet supper followed with Mrs. Glenn Hoye singing. Attending members included Mesdames Sturtz, Taylor, Kinsey, Hoye and Mickel. Misses Severn, Wing, Hungerford, Kuhn and Schaefer. guests Mrs Otto mer an isses Dorothy Kemp and Bernice Allen.

Alma Womacka Maxine Mikulecky Delta Theta Chi Sorority Lincoln-Jefferson Hotel Roosevelt Howard Pettit Hazel Drive Fong Glenn Hoye George Sturtz George Taylor Richard Kinsey Ernest Mickel Ann Severn Charlotte Wing Miriam Hungerford

Wilferene Konecny and Donald Kessler Wed in Iowa ceremony

Wilferene Mae Konecny and Donald Lawrence Kessler wed at First Congregational Church with Rev. W. A. Jacobs presiding. Attendants included Betty Stevenson of Des Moines and bridesmaids Betsy Kessler and Betsy Hemsky. The couple planned a Madison summer and Chicago residence afterward as both attend universities.

Wilferene Mae Konecny W. G. Konecny Park Avenue SE Donald Lawrence Kessler L. A. Kessler Greenwood Drive First Congregational Church W. A. Jacobs Frank Bates, Jr Betty Stevenson Des Moines Betty Kessler Betty Hemsky

We, The Women by Ruth Millett on letters to soldiers

The column argues shy girls gain confidence by writing to soldiers overseas. It notes the impact of home letters on morale, cites Rev DeLoss Marken of Camp Claiborne, and stresses romance and individuality grow when couples are separated and mail carries connection.

DeLoss Marken Camp Claiborne Weil

Coe College Staff Marriages Reported in Chicago

Word came of two Coe College staff marriages in Chicago last week. Melvin A. Carlson dean of men wed Viola Luftquist June 15 at Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran church with Rev. Parkhander officiating. The couple will spend summer in Chicago then return to Cedar Rapids in fall. Ina Peterson former Greene hall dietitian married S A Stark June 14 at Woodlawn United Presbyterian church and will live at 5604 S Minerva Ave Chicago where Stark works as a copper firm salesman.

Coe College Chicago Melvin A. Carlson Viola Luftquist Gustavus Adolphus Lutheran Church V. John Parkhander Greene Hall S. A. Stark Woodlawn United Presbyterian Church Minerva Avenue

Betty Gorman and Orval Schmitt Wed in St Patrick’s Ceremony

Miss Betty Gorman of 117 Ninth Street NW married Orval Schmitt of 3216 Bowling Street SW in a Saturday ceremony at St Patrick’s Church presided by Rev D J Lenihan. The couple plan a Niagara Falls trip and will reside at 3216 Bowling Street SW after a wedding dinner for 15 and a dance for 60 guests.

Betty Gorman William Gorman Ninth Street Orval Schmitt Joseph Schmitt Bowling Street D. J. Lenihan St. Patrick’s Church Evelyn Shimek Horace Snow Wurster

Gannon Keller Tie Knot In Missouri Wedding

Miss Louise M. Gannon of Holly Grove Arkansas and Forest W. Keller of Alburnett were married June 12 in Kahoma Missouri by Rev. J W Monroe. The bride wore a pink silk dress with pearls and gardenia roses. The couple plans a Winterset trip before settling at Keller’s Alburnett farm.

Louise M. Gannon Daniels Street

Koffrons Return From Ashville and Gatlinburg Vacation

Mr and Mrs Karl K Koffron Susan 233 Twenty six Street Drive SE have returned from a vacation to Ashville North Carolina and Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg Tennessee.

Karl K. Koffron Susan Twenty-sixth Street Drive Ashville N. C Great Smoky Mountains National Park Gatlinburg Tenn

Stanek Family Heads to California for Three Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Joe Stanek and daughter Patricia Ann depart Monday for a three week trip to California visiting the Grand Canyon San Francisco Los Angeles and Hollywood from their Mount Vernon Avenue SE residence.

Joe Stanek Mount Vernon Avenue Patricia Ann California Grand Canyon San Francisco Los Angeles Hollywood

Ford reunion honors C Waddell family near Tipton

Mr and Mrs C F Ford hosted 32 relatives and friends at a reunion at their home near Tipton on Sunday in honor of their daughter Mrs Clark Waddell and her children Mildred Lewis and Dale of Harrisburg Pa.

Mrs. C. F. Ford Tipton Clark Waddell Mildred, Lewis and Dale Harrisburg

Wiener Roast Planned by Hanford Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. J. J. Sponar and Mrs. Floyd Mosburg co chair the Hanford unit 1942 membership committee ог announcing a wiener roast and covered dish supper on the lawn of the R A Duthbert home 945 avenue NE Friday at 6 p m Members assisting in the drive are invited to attend bring your own wieners buns covered dish and table service Reservations and transport arrangements are via the committee.

J. J. Sponar Floyd Mosburg Hanford American Legion Auxiliary R. A. Duthbert Avenue NE

Miller Birthday Party Honors 13th Lady Jane

Mr and Mrs William Miller hosted a small birthday gathering Saturday for their daughter Jane who turned 13. Guests included Misses Lillian Dmitruck Wilma Thompson Dorothy Cutler Margie Mile June Cook Charlotte ylor Betty Holecek Donna Mae Mefford Carpenter and Mrs Cleatus urns.

William Miller Jane Lillian Dmitruck Wilma Thompson Dorothy Cutler Margie Mile June Cook Charlotte Ylor Betty Holecek Donna Mae Mefford Carpenter Cleatus

Gavin family reunion guests include relatives from Chicago Albuquerque and Manly

Mr and Mrs W M Gavin hosted a weekend gathering at 2649 Meadowbrook drive SE with attendees Mrs L M Gavin Mr and Mrs R R Prout of Chicago Mr and Mrs E C Whisler of Albuquerque NM and Mr and Mrs Harry Gavin with children Darrell and Patricia of Manly

W. M. Gavin Meadowbrook Drive Gavin L. M. Gavin R. R. Prout Chicago E. C. Whisler Albuquerque N. M Harry Gavin Darrell and Patricia Manly

Tucker Family Guests Return After Davenport Visit

Mr. and Mrs. John O. Tucker and granddaughter Mary Lou Driscoll returned from a week with Mr. and Mrs. R. Fiala of Davenport. Mrs. Fiala is a Tucker daughter.

John O. Tucker Thirteenth Avenue SE Mary Lou Driscoll E Avenue NW R. Fiala Davenport Fiala Tucker

Country Club Picnic Attended by Schillig Family

Mr and Mrs Carl Schillig and their son of Cedar Rapids attended the annual picnic meeting of the Country club Sunday at the Eldred Schulte home in Marengo.

Carl Schillig Cedar Rapids Country Club Eldred Schulte Marengo

Miss Delores Boyle Visits Guttenberg

Miss Delores Boyle of 1556 Washington Avenue SE left Saturday to spend four weeks visiting in the A Vorwald home at Guttenberg.

Delores Boyle Guttenberg Washington Avenue A. Vorwald

Mrs Gossett and Mrs Jayne Leave for California

Mrs Leila E Gossett and Mrs Mabel Jayne depart Tuesday for Los Angeles for an indefinite visit with relatives and friends. Gossett will attend her son Leon E Gossett’s wedding to Miss Elinor Meyers on July 6 in Los Angeles.

Leila E. Gossett Fifth Avenue Mabel Jayne Sixteenth Street Los Angeles Calif Gossett Leon E. Gossett Elinor Meyers

Tanida Camp Fire Breakfast at Bever Park

The Tanida Camp Fire group met for breakfast Saturday morning at Bever Park. Attendees included Maxine Champar Noreen Hiland Donna Mae Hiland Mary Ellen Dennis Roberta Bukacek Joyce Richardson and Mrs Frank Bukacek Jr Idian. Mae and Mary Louise Ham of Iowa City attended as guests.

Tanida Bever Park Maxine Champar Noreen Hiland Donna Mae Hiland Mary Ellen Dennis Roberta Bukacek Joyce Richardson Frank Bukacek Idian. Mae Mary Louise Ham Iowa City

Boquist Home Hosts Out‑of‑Town Guests

Sunday visitors at 316 Third Avenue SW included Mrs. Millie Becker of Maquoketa Harold Becker from Fort Riley Kansas Mr and Mrs Vick Kleinuk and daughters Madelyne and Audrey of Monmouth.

Don Boquist Third Avenue SW Millie Becker Maquoketa Harold Becker Ft. Riley, Kar Vick Kleinuk Madelyne and Audrey Monmouth

Ella Swan Circle Plans July August Break

Ella Swan circle of Bethany Congregational met at Ellis park Friday and announced dismissal of meetings during July and August.

Ella Swan Bethany Congregational Ellis Park

Miss Gallagher and Mr Mikesell Wed in Kahoka

Miss Dorothy Arlene Gallagher daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Gallagher of 527 Sixth Avenue SW and George W Mikesell son of Mr and Mrs L M Mikesell of 1324 Twentieth Avenue SW were married by Rev Monte Petersen in Kahoka Missouri on Saturday Attendants were Herbert Gallagher the bride's brother and Leota Mikere the groom's sister The groom attended Franklin and Roosevelt high and is a 39 graduate of Roosevelt high The couple reside at 343 Fifth Avenue SW and the groom is employed by Wilson and Co

Dorothy Arlene Gallagher Herbert Gallagher Sixth Avenue George W. Mikesell L. M. Mikesell Twentieth Avenue Monte Petersen Kahoka Herbert Gal Leota Mikere’i Mikesell Franklin and Roosevelt High Roosevelt High Fifth Avenue SW Wilson and Co

Cedar View Ladies Day Offers Golf Brunch and Bridge

The Cedar View Country Club hosts a regular Ladies' day this Thursday with morning golf followed by brunch at 11 30 a m and an afternoon bridge session.

Cedar View Country Club

Ww O Club Picnic Luncheon Planned with Ina Wilson

The Ww O Club will meet with Mrs Ina Wilson at 2321 Meadow Brook Drive SE for a Thursday picnic luncheon at 12 30 PM Assistant hostesses are Mesdames Addie Sleight Amy Lilyerd.

Ina Wilson Meadowbrook Drive Addie Sleight Amy Lilyerd

Mrs Ina Wilson Returns From Month Trip

Mrs Ina Wilson of 2321 Mead Brook Drive SE returns home three days after a month long trip to Kansas City Missouri visiting friends in Ames and nearby City.

Ina Wilson Mead Brook Drive Kansas City Wilson Visi Ames City

Sergt Walter E Dennis on Ten Day Furlough

Sergt Walter E Dennis of Camp Claiborne Louisiana visits his parents Mr and Mrs H Dennis at 500 Fifth Avenue SE during a ten day furlough.

Walter E. Dennis Camp Claiborne, la Mrs. H. Dennis Fifth Avenue SE

M. O. M. Club Meets at Rose Marie Williams Home

Members of the M. O. M. clubs gathered Friday at Rose Marie Williams home. Out of town guest Miss Mary Veronica Ryan of Ryan attended the meeting.

Rosemarie Williams Mary Veronica Ryan Ryan

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Margret Clarke Lanz Mrs. von Lackum Miss Bahlhorn Blue-Jay Veit Pan Jon Mrs Mrs. McIntyre Mrs. Allen Leonard T. Arduser C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Co Tod Arey P. “Tisher Margaret Dubisher C. W. Binghams W. E. Mickels Mrs. Stephens Tennessee Delta Theta Chi Donald Kessler Don Lundquist Mr. Kessler Edward McManus Keokuk Russell Waldron Mrs. Kessler Iowa State College University of Minnesota Chi Omega Sorority Omicron Nu Kessler Northwestern University Evanston, Ill Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Phi Rho Sigma Ed Kessler C. H. Lundquist 2. Becall Cage Ars Seeley Marshalltown Barbara Janet Zemke Mary Rickert Bryant Bass George Stevenson Ruth Millett Gazette Miss Gannon MR. Keller Karl Koffrons Legion Auxiliary John Tuckers Vn A Third Avenue SE Chi-Namel Paint Store Tanida Camp Fire Ella Swan Circle Miss Gallagher MR. Mikesell Cedar View W. D. O. Club Melo
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