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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1940

Page

13

Four Iowa City women learn civilian pilots' training at Iowa

Four Iowa City girls and one from Red Oak begin the Hawkeye pilot program at the University of Iowa this summer. They have about two hours of actual flight time under Elmer Lundquist and plan to solo before fall. They may fly passengers with private licenses and could transfer cargo or help in emergencies, though not for pay or combat.

the Gazette Iowa City Marjorie Smith Liberal Arts Jean Sidiell Weurainen Betty Johnson Red Oak Iowa Miss Montgomery

Birthday celebration for Bertha Klinge in Iowa City

Mrs Bertha Klinge of Monona arrived in Oakland California on a flight to mark her seventy fifth birthday. Family members welcomed her at the Iowa City airport as she boarded at 1215 am for the first time in the air. Her daughter helped sew her wedding dress from age twelve and she wore fitted satin slippers and a yellow linen going away dress.

Bertha Klinge Monona Iowa City Oakland Calif Glen Denning Ralph E. LeBaron San Leandro Donald Reid Jeanne Curry

Coralville Hostesses Honor Club Gathering at Merritt Ewart Home

Coralville Mrs. Merritt Ewart hosted the Coralville Heights club at her home Thursday with assistance from Mrs. Dean Jones and Mrs. A J Roberson. Joyce Brandstatter, daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Brandstatter, entertained a group of young friends Friday for her fifth birthday.

Merritt Ewart Coralville Heights Dean Jones A. J. Roberson Joyce Brandstatter J. A. Brandstatter

Do's And Don'ts For June by Mrs J L Rhea Flower Show Advice

A June gardening column urges community interest for flower shows, notes possible postponement to fairs, and covers timely cultivation tips. It highlights sowing calendula, dianthus, sweet alyssum, and canterbury bells, as well as pruning, bulb care, and perennials with named varieties Esther Reed Sun Glow and Moonlight.

J. L. Rhea

Belle Plaine Bride-to-Be Walter Boehmke Shower Highlights

Belle Plaine figure Belle Plaine Guinnever Hoffman to wed Walter Boehmke of Kaystone after noon as guests number 70 at a shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Monroe Hoffman. Club events include Emanon Embroidery Ladies day at the country club and various bridge clubs meeting midweek. A July Fourth celebration at the country club features a home golf tourney, fireworks and a dance after a 6.30 picnic supper.

Guinnever Hoffman Walter Boehmke Kaystone Monroe Hoffman A. H. Palmer Emanon Embroidery Club Country Club W. H. McCune Contract Bridge Club Turnabout Bridge Club B. F. Beyer

Edith Keyes Weds Lawrence W Carithers At Home Ceremony

Edith Keyes married Lawrence W Carithers in a candlelit home ceremony at the bride’s parents’ house performed by Rev. Glenn Rowley. The couple will reside at 421 Thirty-fifth Street NE after August 1. both graduates now employed locally.

Helen Wade and Einer Morness wed in LaCrosse

Miss Helen Wade wife of Einer C. Morness was married June 16 at the Church of Christ LaCrosse Wisconsin. The bride wore her mother’s embroidered swiss dress with a junior train and veil. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s father before about 100 guests. The couple will reside at 1731 Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Helen Wade Irving E. Wade LaCrosse Wis Einer C. Morness Cedar Rapids Church of Christ In Hazel Wade Eleanor Cade Oelwein Helen Weaver Union Harley Ransom Robert Kern Leonard Coburn Ros Dixon Erna Baars Burt Virgil Wade Wisconsin Bever Avenue SE

Women of the Moose Install Officers and Initiate New Class

An installation of Women of the Moose officers took place in the Moose hall on Wednesday evening. Eleven candidates joined the chapter, with Leona Walton as senior regent and Beulah Henecke as argus, among other officers named. Grand installing officers included William Glessner and Mrs Maud Agnew. Jack Dahl spoke on the Mooseheart endowment fund. Regular meetings resume on the first and third Mondays at 8 p.m.

Women of the Moose Moose Hall Leona Walton Cora Carlson Helen Vedder Celia Glessner Bessie Berkla Hulda Mortimer Argus Beulah Henecke Lillian Meyers Janet Russell Helen Goodwater Dorthea Carlson William Glessner Maud Agnew Margaret Blencoe Vava Hopkins Jack Dahl Order of the Moose Mooseheart Endowment Fund Nan

Mrs Kuning and daughter depart after visit

Mrs Clayton Kuning and her daughter Glenna left Friday for Grand Rapids Michigan after a three week stay with Mrs Kuning's parents Mr and Mrs D P Schwarzentruber 2847 Mount Vernon avenue SE and brother Arthur Schwarzentruber 552 Forest Drive SE. Patty Ann stays another month. Paul Stewart of Oakland arrives to visit. Home of Aged Women board to meet Tuesday at 10 am.

Clayton Kuning Glenna

Mary Elizabeth Rice to Wed John J. Kelly

Announcement lists Miss Mary Elizabeth Rice of 1601 Second Avenue SE engaged to John J. Kelly son of Mrs. James A. Kelly of 611 Twelfth Street SE. They plan a fall wedding. Rice is a Washington high school graduate employed by McKesson and Robbins. Kally is a graduate of Immaculate Conception high school.

Mary Elizabeth Rice John J. Kelly Ruth Rice Second Avenue Kally James A. Kally Twelfth Street Miss Rice Washington High School McKesson and Robbins, Inc Mc Rally Immaculate Conception High School

Riceville Girl Weds Donald McIntyre in Methodist Rite

Miss Atlee Hendricks of Riceville married Donald McIntyre of Cedar Rapids in a Saturday ceremony at the Riceville Methodist Church. The bride, daughter of Mrs Buttella Hendricks, wore Chantilly lace with an Elizabethan cap. attendants wore white marquisette gowns. A reception followed at the Hendricks home and the couple plan a Cedar Rapids home after August 1.

Riceville Donald Morgan McIntyre Atlee Ketchum Hendricks Buttella Nelson Hendricks R. M. Bell McIntyre Margaret McIntyre Cedar Rapids Elbert Ketchum Hendricks Chantilly Katherine Meier St. Paul Winnifred Ketchum St. Louis Mary Delight Bell Oelwein Susan MelIntyre Scott MelIntyre J. Scott McIntyre Kent C McIntyre Arthur L. Augustine

Courtesies For Summer Visitors At Mt. Vernon

Summer visitors in Mt. Vernon received multiple courteous gestures. The piece lists hostesses and events from June through April 1940 including dinners, teas, picnics, and farewells for visiting guests such as Mrs. J. J. Smyth and Rev. Mr. Lloyd Gustafson. It also notes the marriage of Chloe Elizabeth Burge to Simon Becht and reports 474 airplane accidents in April 1940 with 29 deaths.

Farewell Affair Honors Rev Mr and Mrs Morrow

A farewell reception for the Rev Mr Samuel Morrow and Mrs Morrow was held Friday at Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church. The couple resigns after a seven year pastorate and will pursue a doctorate at the University of Pittsburgh. A church program and talks preceded a gift from members, with roses decorating the parlor setting. Miss Jane Foote of Chicago visits in the Miller and Allison households.

Samuel M Morrow Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church Jane Foote Chicago George T. Miller McKinley Street Walter Allison C Avenue

Mrs Benischek Hosts N A P E Ladies Dinner

Mrs J V Benischek at 120 Eleventh Street NE hosted the N A P E Ladies auxiliary for a covered dish luncheon and business meeting. Officers were elected.

J. V. Benischek Eleventh Street Ladies’ Auxiliary of the

Community Club Meetings Highlight Week in Hopkinton

Hopkinton Kildare club members hosted husbands at a wiener roast at Maples camp on Friday. U-Go-I-Go club hosted by Mrs. W C Merriman on Thursday. I-Bid bridge club with Mrs A R Stanger as hostess on Monday. Friendly Bible class met at Ada Willard’s home Wednesday with Mrs W B Keith assisting. Kate Dolley led devotions with Mrs A K Cramer in charge of the program. Priscilla guild of the Presbyterian church met Tuesday with Mrs J H Littlefield and Mrs D H Johnson as hostesses and Mrs Harvey Talmadge leading devotions and Mrs D H Johnson giving a book review.

Kildare Club Maples Camp W. C. Merriman A. T. Wheeless A. R. Stanger Friendly Bible Class Ada Willard W. B. Keith Kate Dolley A. K. Cramer Priscilla Guild of the Presbyterian Church J. H. Littlefield D. H. Johnson Harvey Talmadge

Muscatine Couple wed at Grace Lutheran Church

Miss Lucille Lindley daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Lindley and Rodney Berger son of Mr and Mrs John L Berger were united in marriage Friday at Grace Lutheran Church Muscatine Rev Reno Frobenius officiated. Attendants were Miss June Holliday and George Hannon with ushers Dr L Lindley Waldo Berger Norman Horst Norman Snouffer. Reception followed at the Lindley home. The bride wore white organza with train and tiara. she carried white roses and sweet peas. The groom is a McKinley High School graduate employed by Lightner Brothers construction.

Lucille Lindley A J Lindley Muscatine Rodney Berger John L Berger Sixth Avenue SE Grace Lutheran George Hannon Minneapolis L. Lindley Galveston Tex Waldo Berger Cedar Rapids Norman Horst Norman Snouffer

Holyce Stingley Weds Robert Manley in Center Junction

Holyce Stingley daughter of Mr and Mrs H E Stingley Center Junction and Robert R Manley son of Mr and Mrs R J Manley Iowa City united in marriage at Onslow Presbyterian church The Rev Frank Schrader officiated nuptial music by Mrs T E Stanton A wedding breakfast for 16 followed and the couple planned to live in Olin after Aug 15 She taught in Olin three years and her groom a University of Iowa BA and music master's degree is music supervisor in Olin They were honored at a bridal shower at her parents home and other social events noted in the column.

Center Junction Holy Stingley H. E. Stingley Robert R. Manley R. J. Manley Iowa City Frank Schrader Onslow Presbyterian Church T. E. Stanton T. Ea. Stanton Olin Center Junction High School Lenox College Hopkinton University of Iowa Frank Himebaugh S. G. Thompson J. R. McNeilly Dwaine Moses Peter Prahm George McDonald Lucy Chamberlain Lakewood Ohio Earl Pulver Anamosa Bert Moats Fred Carson Howard Leech Methodist Aid Society W. H. Hansen

Beulah Hill to Wed Elmer Goodrich in Elwood Nuptials

Mr and Mrs S M Hill of Elwood announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Beulah to Elmer Goodrich son of Mr and Mrs Ray Goodrich of Pemberton Minnesota. The wedding will be held at the bride parents home Tuesday with Rev Otis Moore of Brandon officiating. The couple will reside in Pemberton.

S. M Hill Elwood Beulah Elmer Goodrich Ray Goodrich Pemberton Minn Otis Moore Brandon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jean Sidwell Jean Livingston Alice Montgomery Tattle-Tales Coralville SIME Esther Reed Belle Plaine ACE Cleaners ASH Third Avenue SE First Avenue Edith Keyes L. W. Carithers Lawrence W Carithers Carolyn D. Carithers Sixteenth Street Keyes Stephen D. Keyes Glenn Rowley Johanna Hill Roses Johanna Hill Merrel Keyes Paul Gard Mrs. Gard Marvin B. Gard Thirty-fifth Street Grant High School Marshall Field Company Carithers LaPlant-Choate Company Coe Hilda Cummings Hawkins R. G. Cummings Osage E. F. Cummings Oshkosh Bruce Webster A. C. Webster Harold Rima Truman Overeen Harry Overeen Pauline Smith Postville W. C. Cade Millie Lerdall Georgene Hintz Lucile Anderson Betty Howell Melva Bing Helen Grauer Isabel Cook Robert Sefern Esther Anderson Independence Marion Wright Alex and Mark Mihm St Lucas K. H. Weaver Pauline and Helen William Valentine Ray Valentine Laura Belle Platt Oclwenn Art Maquoketa A. R Department Catherine Martin Tom Loder Women OF Moose Mrs. Kuning Women’s Home Board Board of Managers For the Home of Aged Women Twelfth Street NW Thompson Donald McIntyre Hendricks Mrs. Hendricks Carleton College Northfield Kappa Theta Society Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Sigma Nu Fraternity EF. G. Franklin Des Moines W. H. Bickley Waterloo F. W. Lee Ray A. Belt Oclwein Oesta ¥ K. Williams Bruce Smith Davenport J. H. Baker Kent C. McIntyre Lynn G. Swaney Claude Frutchey J. O Biel M. O John B. Thompson Clare Donald M. McIntyre Mt. Vernon Mount Vernon J. J. Smyth Correctionville Anna Eich Caldwell Idaho J. F. Barrett Sorosis Club G. H. Scobey J. B. Ringer Laurence West Helen Grant Carol Kinrade Ekader James McKay Socorro N. M Alice Baker C. E. Hedges Palisades Lodge Edna Mason Washington, D. C Aley Parsons L. Chandler Bever Park Melvin Parsons Springfield E. E. Moots Lloyd Gustafson Clinton Gustafsons Ingleside Club Dean A. R. King E. R. Ristine J. R. Eyre F. M McGaw Janice West Janice Gustafson Palisades Albert Franklin Johnson John Hurlburt Meadville Ash Park F. A. Bauman F. F. Ebersole Goudy Cafe Chloe Elizabeth Burge George Burge Corvallis Ore Simon Becht Merced Mrs. Morrow Mrs. Benischek Holyce Stingley Dempsey Oscar Workman M. Hastings Buckner DIAL Morning Glory the Doughnut Shop 3Rd Ave 16Th St. SE
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