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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1941

Page

11

Yavorsky Jamesson Engaged for July Wedding in Cedar Rapids

Announcement from Mr and Mrs George Osborn Jamesson of 1520 Eighth Avenue SE lists Mary Virginia Jamesson as engaged to Dr William D Yavorsky of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony is set for Friday July 4 at 2 in the morning at Immaculate Conception church.

George Osborn Jamesson Eighth Avenue SE Mary Virginia William D. Yavorsky Cedar Rapids G. W. Yavorsky Belle Plaine Immaculate Conception Church Miss Jamesson Immaculate Conception High School Martin’s Yavorsky University of Iowa Alpha Tau Omega Phi Rho Sigma Medical Center Jersey City N. J United States Navy Floyd Bennett Field New York Budapest Debrecen Hungary United States

Shower planned for Mrs McLeod by Mrs Roberts

Mrs Bob Roberts of 125 Twelfth street NE hosts a Wednesday evening shower for Mrs R S McLeod. Also attending will be Mesdames L W Van Nostrand Jr Bob Off John B Heidel G Richard Shoemaker Carl W Kirwin and Miss Edna Eggers.

Bob Roberts Twelfth Street R. S. McLeod L. W. van Nostrand Bob Off John B. Heidel G. Richard Shoemaker Carl W. Kirwin Edna Eggers

Return of Miss Shirley Kelley After Visit in Milwaukee

Miss Shirley Kelley returns home from a week long visit with her sister Mrs. Frank L. Phelps and Mr Phelps in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Miss Kelley Milwaukee Shirley Kelley Washington Avenue SE Frank L. Phelps Mr Phelps Milwaukee, Wis

Cedar Rapids Visit Highlights Iowa City Dinner

Mr and Mrs Earl Snyder and daughter Phyllis of Iowa City hosted a dinner at the Palisades on Tuesday for Mr and Mrs Ray Hough and Carol Ann Wood who are returning to California after visiting Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Guests included Mr and Mrs J W Snyder and other Cedar Rapids couples.

Earl Snyder Phyllis Iowa City the Palisades Ray Hough Carol Ann Wood California Cedar Rapids J. W. Snyder Orrin Knapp Harold Corwin Vernon Brockman

Brown couple return to Cedar Rapids home

Mr and Mrs G W Brown have returned to Cedar Rapids after several weeks in Missouri and are living with Mrs Brown's parents, Mr and Mrs Balcom Luberger, at 1937 Second Avenue SE.

G. W Brown Cedar Rapids Missouri

Bookshelf committee adds Catholic shelf titles at library

The Bookshelf committee of the Daughters of Isabella announces new acquisitions for the Catholic shelf at the public library. Non fiction includes Holding up the Hills by Rev Leo R Ward History of the Church in two volumes by Rev Philip Hughes This Way to Happiness by Charles P Bruehl Social Doctrine in Action by Rt Rev John A Ryan Jewish Panorama by David Goldstein Thunder from the Left by Rev John A OBrien This Burning Heat by Maizie Ward France My Country by Jaques Moritain Survival Til Seventeen by Rev Leonard Feeney Women of the Bible by H V Morton and A Surgeon Reflects by Dr James T Nix. Three fiction titles are Faraway Island by Elizabeth Jordan Mountain Meadow by John Buchan and Random Harvest by James Hilton.

the Daughters of Isabella Public Leo R. Ward Philip Hughes Charles P. Bruehl John A. Ryan David Goldstein John A. O’brien Maizie Ward France Jaques Moritain Leonard Feeney H. V. Morton James T. Nix Faraway Island Elizabeth Jordan Mountain Meadow John Buchan Random Harvest James Hilton

Kent Family Return From East Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Kent of 1511 D avenue NE returned from a vacation trip through the east visiting Yorkville Illinois and Washington DC. They traveled with their granddaughter Barbara Blanche Nelson who will spend July with the Kents and with her other grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Nelson at 1526 Washington avenue SE.

C. A. Kent D Avenue NE Yorkville Ill Washington, D. C F. E. Nelson Rahway N. J Niagara Falls Barbara Blanche Nelson Kents C. E. Nelson Washington Avenue

Alameda Visitors Plan Michigan Trip After Stay

Mrs Ray Allen of Alameda and her son Ronald arrived to visit Mr and Mrs R J Allen at 538 Forest Drive SE. They will leave Friday for Grand Rapids Michigan to spend a month with Mrs Allen's parents.

Ray Allen Alameda Calif Ronald R. J. Allen Forest Drive Grand Rapids Mich

Sell Family Returns From Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Roy A. Sell and their son Gene have returned after spending the weekend with their son and brother Sergt. Ray H. Sell of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.

Roy A. Sell D Avenue Gene Sergt Ray H. Sell Fort Leonard Wood

Janda Returns Home After Cedar Rapids Visit

Joe Janda comes back to Toledo following a visit with his brother Frank Janda and family in Cedar Rapids Ohio and Iowa areas.

Joe Janda Toledo Frank Janda Cedar Rapids

Lois May Kubicek and George J. Novak Wed at St Wenceslaus

Lois May Kubicek daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred H Kubicek and George J Novak son of Mr and Mrs James Novak were married at 6 30 am Wednesday at St Wenceslaus parsonage Rev Joseph A Surovy officiated before immediate family The bride wore navy blue and white dress with locket The couple will live in Toledo after July 1 while Mr Novak practices law in Missouri

Lois May Kubicek Fred H. Kubicek Twenty-seventh Street George J. Novak James Novak St. Wenceslaus Parsonage Joseph A. Surovy Mary Anne Kubbeck Otto Novak Lillich St. Louis Toledo Novak

Boyntons Host Illinois Guests Entertainers Visit

Mrs. James H. Douglas of Lake Forest Illinois and Mrs. William Evans of Chicago returned home Wednesday after several days with Mrs. Douglas' brother E F Boynton and Mrs. Boynton at 2335 Blake boulevard SE.

James H. Douglas Lake Forest William Evans Chicago Douglas E. F. Boynton

Bride-Elect Miss Bernice Whitsel Honored With Showers

Miss Bernice Whitsel daughter of Mr and Mrs James Whitsel was honored at two showers last week in Seattle. On June 17 Mrs Elmer Hightower and Mrs James Whitsel hosted 35 guests in the Gas company Glow room with bunco as the diversion. A second showerThursday afternoon hosted by Miss Alice Colgan and Miss Louella Gisel drew 20 guests at Miss Colgan s home as a courtesy to the bride elect.

Bernice Whitsel James Whitsel Mount Vernon Avenue SE Edward W. Huff Clinton Elmer Hightower Miss Whitsel Bunco Alice Colgan Louella Gisel Miss Colgan

Farewell Party Honors Mrs Ethel Hunt at VFW Event

The Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary hosted a farewell at Ellis Park for Mrs. Ethel Hunt of San Diego who will return home after visiting her daughter Mrs. Marlow Madson and Mr. Madson at 1508 Washington Ave SE. Attendees included many named members and Mrs aunt received a corsage and gifts.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Ellis Park Ethel Hunt San Diego Calif Marlow Madson Mr. Madson Washington Avenue SE Emil Erickson Harry Concannon Glenn Thomas Joe Brems, Jr Frank Berry Gene Lausch William White John Shuell Harley Huff Otto Tweid Emil Vodos

Miss Adelaide Roeder Weds James Holton at St Patrick's

Miss Adelaide E Roeder daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Roeder 518 First Ave W married James Holton son of Mr and Mrs Ed Holton 811 C Ave NW Monday 8 pm at St Patrick's rectory Rev D J Lenihan officiated. Bride wore French marquisette with train veil carried Easter lilies groom plan wedding trip.

St. Patrick’s Rectory James Holton Adelaide E. Roeder Elizabeth Roeder First Avenue Holton Ed Holton C Avenue NW D. J. Lenihan Bette Burke Miss Burke Harlan Leichsenring St. Patrick's High School Roosevelt High University of Iowa University College of Law

Mrs Fottral Hosts Shower for Helen McNeal Ahead of Wed Wedding

Mrs. Gerald Fottral entertained at a shower for Miss Helen McNeal at 1336 Burch Avenue NW. The wedding to Howard Chalmers is planned for Wednesday evening. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. A M Chalmers and Mrs. Richard Straley. Guests included Mrs. Anna McNeal, John Knowles, Dan Cory, Darrell Hynds, Straley, J H Phillips of Maywood Illinois, and A M Chalmers of Brooklyn.

Gerald Fottral Burch Avenue NW Helen McNeal Howard Chalmers A. M. Chalmers Richard Straley Anna McNeal John Knowles Dan Cory Darrell Hynds Straley J H. Phillips Maywood, Ill Brooklyn

Continental Buffet at Hotel Roosevelt

The Hotel Roosevelt hosts a continental buffet lunch in the Florentine room on Thursday.

Continental Buffet Hotel Roosevelt Florentine Room City Briefs Ity Roosevelt Hotel

Bridesmaid Corrected for Betty Gorman and Orval Schmitt

Miss Evelyn Shimek attended as bridesmaid at the Saturday wedding of Miss Betty Gorman and Orval Schmitt, correcting a prior Gazette notice that had listed Mrs Shimek.

Betty Gorman Orval Schmitt Evelyn Shimek Mrs. Shimek

Zila Family Returns From Cedar Rapids Visit

Mr. and Mrs. G L Zila and their son Gary returned to their Albert Lea Minnesota home after a week visiting relatives and friends in Cedar Rapids. Miss Darlyne Bartunek joined them for a month long stay in Albert Lea.

G. L. Zila Gary Albert Lea Minn Cedar Rapids Darlyne Bartunek

We, The Women By Kata Milnett The Case For College Education

The column argues that a father's best financial and moral investment is a college education for his children. Citing Frank Bowles of Columbia University, it notes a graduate earns about $72,000 more by age 60 than a high school graduate, valuing every college year at roughly $18,000. Even if not financially lucrative, education enriches understanding and appreciation of life.

Mama Papa Frank H. Bowles Columbia University Bowles

Your Daughter And Hygiene Booklet Offer

A pamphlet promoting frank female hygiene education for daughters and parents. It touts Zonite as a safe germ killer and odor reducer, claims over 20 million bottles sold, and offers a free booklet “Fem Hygiene Today” via Zonite Products Corp, Dept 365A, 370 Lexington Ave, New York.

Fem Zonite Products Corporation Lexington Ave New York N. Y

Visitor and Bride Elect Enjoy Luncheon Hostesses Named

An out of town visitor and bride elect were honored at luncheon gatherings hosted in Des Moines. Mrs Isaac B Smith welcomed ten guests for Mrs W H Britton from Knoxville Tennessee at 500 Twenty seventh Street Drive SE. Mrs David Turner hosted twelve guests for Miss Ann Winslow bride elect Kenneth H Bastian Davenport at 301 Twenty third Street Drive SE. Mrs Owen T Barry entertained bridge club members Wednesday noon at 2217 Ridge Way Drive SE and Mrs Dean Stauffacher hosted Wednesday luncheon at 2329 Bever Avenue SE with guests including Des Moines resident Mrs Frank Davis visiting relatives.

Isaac B. Smith Twenty-seventh Street Drive W. H. Britton Knoxville Tenn Robert McCandless Crescent Street David Turner Twenty-third Street Drive Ann Winslow Kenneth H. Bastian Davenport Margaret Ann Hunter Des Moines Robert B. Irons, Jr Rochester Minn Owen T. Barry Ridgeway Drive Dean Stauffacher Bever Avenue Frank Davis Ernest R. Moore Jonathan D. Jackson

Sally Ann Day Leaves for Camp in Michigan

Sally Ann Day daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Day of Cedar Rapids left Tuesday for Brooklyn Michigan to attend Camp Fire camp for four weeks. She will visit her aunt Mrs William A Snell in Monroe Michigan for two weeks before returning home.

Sally Ann Day John D. Day Cavenue Brooklyn Mich Cedar Rapids William A. Snell Monroe

Fifth wedding anniversaries toast by Lindekens and friends

Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Lindeken hosted a Sunday dinner at 911 B Avenue NW in honor of the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Lindeken. Also celebrating this month are Mr. and Mrs. Leo Salat and the E. F. Lindekens.

E. F. Lindeken Avenue NW George Lindeken Leo Salat E. F. Lindekens

Convention Bus Circle Meeting Postponed

The Convention Bus circle of the King's Daughters postponed its meeting planned at Mrs. J. H. Rhoads home 1900 First Avenue East.

the King’s Daughters J. H. Rhoads First Avenue E

Telfords Visiting Galloways In Monmouth Home

Prof and Mrs H M Telford of Monmouth Indiana are guests this week in the home of Rev and Mrs H K Galloway at 369 Seventeenth Street SE.

H. M. Telford Monmouth, Inl H. K. Galloway Seventeeenth Street

Waltonians Hear Boys State Delegates Luncheon

The Waltonian Luncheon Club meets Thursday at noon at the Y M C A with talks by James Holmes from Franklin High School and Bob Carpenter from Roosevelt, both sponsored by local groups. The event marks the club’s last meeting until September. a Friday ice cream social at 2245 Mount Vernon Avenue SE is reported by Welcom W. Reams.

Waltonian James Holmes Stewart Holmes Hawkeye Boys Waltonians Bob Carpenter Elks Club Holmes Franklin High School Carpenter Roosevelt Welcom W. Reams Mount Vernon Avenue

Hear Hitler To Call Anti Red Conference

Berlin radio broadcast reports Reichsführer Adolf Hitler plans a conference of axis bound states to declare a world wide crusade against Bolshevism. Spain and France represented, conference to revive the anti Comintern pact on a larger scale. Britain and the United States labeled Bolshevik enemies.

London INS Berlin

Marriage of Mary Louise Scriven to Edward Person

The ceremony took place Saturday morning at the First Christian church with Rev. Marion H. Williams officiating. Mary Louise Scriven, daughter of J. B. Scriven, and Edward Person, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Person, announced their marriage. The couple plans to reside at 915 G avenue NW.

J. B. Scriven G Avenue NW Mary Louise Edward Person Eric Person C Avenue First Christian Church Marion H. Williams Warren Wharton Avenue NW Roosevelt High School Craemer’s Person McKinley High School Eddy Paper Corporation

Advice From Mary Manners

Dear Miss Manners offers guidance on dealing with a spouse who ridicules his partner in public and a broken heart awaiting a former lover. The advice notes tormentors may seek center stage, urges calm, and suggests addressing underlying worries while avoiding public tears.

How to Attract a Boy According to Advice Column

This readable passage offers coy guidance on romance strategy advising a girl to appear popular by socializing with other boys. It suggests letting him initiate, staying out of his sight, and prompting competition to spur him to pursue.

City Briefs and Meetings Across the Area

Townsend auxiliary Nos 2 and 4 meet with Mrs. Lawrence Sanders at 1319 Ellis Boulevard NW on Thursday at 2 pm. Mt Hermon lodge No 263 AFM confer degree work at the Masonic hall starting 5:30 pm with refreshments after. Reverend Thomas J Hinkin called to McKees Rocks Pa by his father Mathew Hinkin’s death. Funeral Thursday. Royal H Holbrook returns from Harcourt to speak at the National Association of Power Engineers convention in Wausau Wis on Friday and at Farmers Co op Creamery picnic in Alta Vista on Sunday.

Mt. Hermon A. M Masonic Hall Thomas J. Hinkin Sunshine Mission McKees Rocks Mathew Hinkin Cedar Rapids Royal H. Holbrook Harcourt National Association of Power Engineers Wausau Wis Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Association Alta Vista

Youngest Cedar Rapids Flyers breakfast attendee a 4 year old

The Gazette misinformed on the youngest flyer at the Cedar Rapids Flyers club breakfast. The 4 year old Edward Ray Jones, son of Donald and wife of Alburnett, attended with his grandfather Edward Bills and uncle Merle Bills from Marion, both pilots.

the Gazette Cedar Rapids Flyers Club Edward Ray Jones Donald Jones Alburnett Edward Bills Merle Bills Marion

Navy Reserve Recruiting Hours Expanded Friday Evening

Chief Carl Pierce announced that the naval recruiting office will open Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. for those unable to visit during the day. Enlistment lasts for the emergency and men may remain at home until their services are needed.

Naval Reserve Naval Recruiting Station Carl Pierce Pierce

Robert M. Thomas Admitted To Bar In Des Moines

Robert M. Thomas son of W C Thomas veteran solicitor in the Cedar Rapids Gazette circulation dept was admitted to the bar in Des Moines Tuesday. A Coe College graduate he studied law in Des Moines three years and is now with the works projects administration. His father resides at 1907 Twentieth Street NW.

Robert M. Thomas W. C. Thomas Cedar Rapids Gazette Des Moines Coe College Thomas Oral S. Swift Works Projects Administration Twentieth Street

Fishing Trip Awarded To State Farm Officials

Roy E. Taylor of Bloomington Illinois and J Eikelbarner of Bloomington Illinois district manager and local agent will leave Thursday for a few days of fishing at Lake Mille Lacs Minnesota. They qualified for a company outing through sales of auto insurance.

Roy E. Taylor Higley Avenue SE J. ©. Eikelbarner Second Avenue SE State Farm Insurance Companies Bloomington, Ill Lake Mille Lacs Minn

Insurance Week Review Highlights Life and Fire Coverage

A ten week period closing shows activity in life and fire insurance markets with companies adapting policies and premium structures. Industry analysts note shifting risk assessments and new product offerings impacting customers and brokers.

Tomobile

Man Injures Hands After Window Breakage at Home

Art Chambers of 1010 Center Point road NE broke a rear door window about 7 p.m. Tuesday and sustained cuts to his hands and wrists. He was taken to Mercy hospital by Ambulance Service, told detectives the injuries were accidental, and was released the next day.

Art Chambers Center Point Road Mercy Hospital Chambers

Thieves Break Into Willmarts Service Office

Police report thieves forced the door of the Willmart service system office in St Louis Tuesday night and stole 68 dollars from one cash box and an unknown amount from another.

ST Louis Willmarts Service

Firemen Stung Amid Grass Fire Near Beehives

Idaho Falls firefighters battled a grass fire and were stung by bees while approaching the flames. Two beehives were in the fire path, prompting bee-control efforts as the flames burned near structures.

Idaho Falls Idaho

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Lasswell Mary Virginia Jamesson Mrs. McLeod Ray Houghs Arcrid American Institute of Laundering G. W. Browns C. A. Kents Roy A E. P. Boyntons Illinois Mrs. Hunt Miss Roeder Kitlian Mrs. Fottral Kata Milnett Gacette Hitler Ermanent Long BO 'S Mair Mskabe Bride of Mrs Mary Manners Mrs. R Miss Manners ADA Roahane Lad Ae Flyers Naval Reserve Office Robt, Thomas Toman’s Tomar Third Avenue &E Zeee Classic K Avenue NW Virginia Merelin Sadie Anronick Steee America Prastka China Paramount Theater Third Ave. SE
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