Trinity Methodist To Sponsor Lenten Prayer Series
Trinity Methodist church will sponsor eight Wednesday evening Lenten prayer services at 7 30 p.m. in Cedar Rapids homes. Attendance is open to members and friends at the most conveniently located location. Homes listed include 619 A avenue NW. 829 H ave nue NW. 125 Seventeenth street SW. 702 Seventh street SW. 714 L street SW. 1628 Fourth avenue SE. 251 Thirteenth street NW. 317 Third avenue SW. Additional hosts include Mrs. Effie Houx and Mrs. W. O. Eckler as leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Harry Sisam
A Avenue
Effie Houx
W. E. Goreham
H Avenue
H. B. Green
Myr
R . Lehmkuhl
Seventeenth Street
Lenten Luncheon Speaker Bishop Harry S Longley
The second speaker in the five part Lenten Tuesday noon series at the Roosevelt hotel is Right Rev Harry S Longley bishop of the Town diocese of the Episcopal church. The Cedar Rapids Ministerial association and YMCA religious education committee sponsor. Luncheon is served at noon and ends by 1 PM to fit businessmen’s lunch hour.
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Roosevelt Hotel
Harry S Longley
Episcopal Church
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Jess Dobson Alt Is Wed At Minneapolis
Former Cedar Rapids resident Mrs Jess Dobson Alt wed Frederick C Smith of Buffalo New York in a simple ceremony at Groveland Lake Minnetonka hosted by her son and daughter in law George Alt. Dr Richard Campbell Haines officiated and the couple will reside in Buffalo where Smith is president of Smith Metal Arts Company. Guests included Mrs Edward F Winslow and Miss Alice Rudd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Dobson Alt
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Frederick C. Smith
Buffalo
N. Y
Richard Campbell Haines
Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church
New P E O Chapter FO Officers Honored At Luncheon
Mrs Guy E Hillier hosted a luncheon at 2301 Meadowbrook Dr SE to honor the new and retiring officers of Chapter FO P E O. Guests included Mesdames DeVere N Smith Arthur D Biddinger Harold J Ross John L Gilmore Alfred J Johnson Forest S Rutgers William J Barron Edith Barber and retiring officers plus Mesdames Marvin R Selden Rollo S Pickford new officers and Mrs Moray Eby junior past president of the Iowa state board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P E.O
Guy E. Hillier
Meadowbrook Drive
Hillier
DeVere N. Smith
Arthur D. Biddinger
Harold J. Ross
John L. Gilmore
Alfred J. Johnson
Forest S. Rutgers
William J.barron
Edith Barber
Marvin R. Selden
Rollo S. Pickford
Moray i Eby
Iowa State Board
Dessert Bridge Party Honors Mrs Harrington at Jones Home
Mrs Howard L Jones and Mrs Richard H Weldhouse hosted a dessert bridge gathering Monday afternoon at 117 First Avenue W in honor of Mrs A F Harrington. Spring flowers decorated the table with guests including Mesdames David S Van deRoovaart McConkie Buss Hecker Doty Hill Van Winkle and Richard H Buresh.
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Howard L. Jones
Richard H. Weldhouse
Jones
First Avenue W
A. F. Harrington
David S. van deRoovaart
E. B. ‘McConkie
Joseph R. Buss
John T. Hecker
Roy Doty
W. C. Hill
Howard L. van Winkle
Richard H. Buresh
Cedar Rapids golfers to return from Biloxi Mississippi
Six Cedar Rapids golfers who spent a week in Biloxi Mississippi will come back the first of the week. The group includes Dr David E Beardsley Roswell H Pickford Alfred E Durin Frank Fratcher John B Terry and Dr B J Moon.
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Cedar Rapids
Biloxi
Miss
David E. Beardsley
Roswell H. Pickford
Alfred E. Durin
Frank Fratcher
John B. Terry
B. J. Moon
Beardsleys Return from Chicago Trip
Mrs. David E. Beardsley and her daughter Betty Beardsley have returned home to Linden Drive SE after several days in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E. Beardsley
Linden Drive
Betty Beardsley
Chicago
Miss Catherine Anderson to Wed Milo Skala in April
Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine Louise Anderson to Milo J Skala son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Skala The couple plan a wedding on April 22 at St Wenceslaus Church Catherine attended Wilson High School while Skala studied at St Wenceslaus High School and St Procopius College in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Anderson
Fifteenth Avenue SW
Catherine Louise Anderson
Milo J. Skala
Joseph Skala
Sixteenth Avenue
St. Wenceslaus Church
Miss Anderson
Wilson High School
Mr . Skala
St. Wenceslaus High School
St. Procopius College
Chicago
Victorine Home Hosts Family Guests at Coe Ball
Dr and Mrs E M Victorine of 2410 Grande avenue SE entertained weekend guests their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wayne Hackett and Mr and Mrs Victor Bogardt all of Sheldon. The four attended the Coe Military ball Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Victorine
Grande Avenue SE
Wayne Hackett
Victor Bogardt
Sheldon
Coe
Four pledge new members of Beta Kappa Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
The Beta Kappa chapter pledged four members Sunday afternoon in Prof. Paul S. Ray's studio. Pledges were Paul Anthony instructor in instrumental music at McKinley High School, Jack Parrish Cedar Rapids, John Morton Denison, and James Stover Freeport Illinois.
Shower honors Mrs Grady at Mare Lahey home
Mrs Grady and 34 guests gathered Friday evening at 1317 Laverne NE for a shower hosted by her sister Mrs Mare Lahey, mother Mrs Lilita Layer, grandmother Mrs W. W. Danson, and Miss Dixie Mae Layer.
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William C Grady
Mare Lahey
Laverne NE
Lilita Layer
W. W. Danson
Dixie Mae Layer
Louise Leibert Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon
Mrs. A. R. Glasier of 2041 B Avenue NE invites Louise Leibert Circle of the King’s Daughters to a dessert luncheon Tuesday at 1 pm.
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A. R. Glasier
B Avenue NE
Louise Leibert
The
King’s Daughters
Mrs Shelquist to host Silver Chain dessert luncheon
Mrs. W. O Shelquist of 419 Twenty third Street NE will entertain members of the Silver Chain circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon Wednesday at 1 p.m.
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W. O Shelquist
Twenty-third Street
Silver Chain Circle of the King's Daughters
Jeanetta Hatfield Elected President of Coe Chi Omega
Chi Omega at Coe college announced Sunday evening at the initiation dinner at the Roosevelt hotel. Jeanetta Hatfield named president with Margaret Fortsch as vice president and Eleanor Peters pledge captain. Initiation services earlier in the week inducted a list of new members from Cedar Rapids Davenport Evanston Ill Cresco Dickinson N Dak Chicago and more.
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Chi Omega
Coe College
Roosevelt Hotel
Jeanetta Hatfield
Margaret Fortsch
Eleanor Peters
Barbara Henry
June Bennett
Mary Helen Hill
Gail Neisz
Mildred Broulck
Irene Christie
Alicia Franey
Dorothy Graham
Jean Hedberg
Virginia Hendrickson
Dorothy Lehman
Lois Wessale
Cedar Rapids
Sally Benson
Patricia Wheeler
Davenport
Patsy Chatterton
Evanston
Ill
Phyllis Darby
Cresco
Lois Erdahl
Dickinson
N. D
Mary May
Chicago
Ruth Anderson
Lorraine Rawlings
Christine Mull
McClarys Host Bridge Club Dinner at Home
Mr and Mrs Harvey C Mc Clary of 2154 Blake Boulevard SE will host and entertain twelve members of their bridge club Monday evening at their residence.
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Harvey C. McClary
Blake Boulevard
Bridge Club
Norma White Attends Coe Military Ball in Cedar Rapids
Miss Norma White, hired last week as junior relief investigator for Wapello county, returns to Cedar Rapids for the weekend to attend the Coe Military ball and visit her parents, Mr and Mrs T D White of 365 Twenty-first Street SE.
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Norma White
Wapello County
Cedar Rapids
Coe
T. D. White
Twenty-first Street
Mrs Burgess Bride of Fred Kahler
Mrs Eliza Burgess of Cedar Rapids and Fred C Kahler of Marengo were united in marriage Feb 24 in Kansas City. The Rev C E Street pastor of the Methodist church officiated.
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Eliza Burgess
Cedar Rapids
Fred C. Kahler
Marengo
Kansas City
C. E. Street
Methodist Church
Alyce DeWald Celebrates Fifth Birthday at Home
On her fifth birthday Alyce DeWald daughter of Mr and Mrs Olin DeWald 1510 Thirtieth Street SE enjoyed an afternoon party at her home. Guests included Birdella David and Donald Hauskins John Leonard Camp and LaVaun Buckheister. Mrs DeWald was assisted by Mrs Walter Camp and Mrs Orville Hauskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce DeWald
Olin DeWald
Thirtieth Street
Birdella
David and
Donald Hauskins
John Leonard Camp
LaVaun Buckheister
Birthday tribute for Mrs Martha Wendell at Daniels Street home
A Friday birthday party honored Mrs Martha Wendell at her home at 821 Daniels Street NE. Guests played pinochle and cribbage and included Mr and Mrs John Huff, Mr and Mrs Elma Graland, Mr and Mrs Will Knake, Mr and Mrs Ed Post, Timothy Cooper, and John Spauk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Wendell
Daniels Street
John Huff
Elma Graland
Will Knake
Ed Post
Timothy Cooper
John Spauk
Blue Bells and Healthy Bluebirds Host Sack Luncheon Bingo
The Blue Bells and Healthy Bluebirds met at Aleda Lundquist home on C avenue NW for a sack luncheon. Thirty-two attended and played bingo with prizes awarded to Wilma Brown Aleda Lundquist Marilyn Brown Dorothy Buffington and Cynthia Starr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Bells
Bluebirds
Aleda Lundquist
C Avenue NW
Wilma Brown
Marilyn Brown
Dorothy Buffington
Cynthia Starr
Silver Tea and Program at Cleveland School
The Bluebirds and Camp Fire sponsor group of Cleveland school will host a silver tea and program on Wednesday from 2 30 to 4 30 p m at the school. The public is invited.
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Bluebirds
Camp Fire
Cleveland School
P T A Meetings Include Speakers and Movies
P T A councils announce guest speakers at Buchanan and Hayes meetings. Mrs Vernon L Spohn discusses summer roundup of children at 2 p m with a film Bobbie Goes To School and nursery care provided. An open house at Van Buren features Dempsy Jones, James Endsley and first aid certificate presentations. Fathers at Hayes to be honored with Our South American Trip film and school orchestra performances.
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Vernon L. Spohn
P. T. A. Council
Buchanan P. T. A
Bobbie
van Buren P. T. A
Dempsy Jones
James Endsley
Red Cross
Hayes
Hayes P. T. A
Frank Pospishil
Seventeenth Avenue
W. L. Barnard
Matthew Lorenc
Nineteenth Avenue
Hayes School
Bride and Groom Tie Official Knot in North Chicago Ceremony
Miss Bette Byerly and Orville L. Louvar wed at St. Matthew's rectory with only immediate family present. The bride wore powder blue crepe, a gardenia corsage, and received a pearl cross as a gift. A reception followed at Mrs. Wurster's tea room and a 100 couple dance at Sokol hall. They plan to reside in Chicago after a wedding trip, with a prior shower honoring the bride elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Byerly
E. J. Byerly
Chicago
Orville L. Louvar
Louis Louvar
E Avenue NE
J. D. Kearn
St. Matthew's Church
Lovell Dvorak
Dvorak
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Judith Ann Pettit Honored on First Birthday
Judith Ann Pettit daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Pettit 1113 Third Street SE was honored Saturday evening on her first birthday at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Harry Behrens 709 Eighth Street SE The event drew relatives including Mr and Mrs Murl McMillin and daughter Rosemary Mr and Mrs Leon Nemecek Mr and Mrs Charles Palmer and daughter Dixie Mr and Mrs Jack O'Brien Jack and Bob Behrens Miss Zola Pettit Mr and Mrs Joe Pettit Mrs Freda Thome Sonny Delridge and Theodore Pettit Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judith Ann Pettit
Theodore Pettit
Third Street SE
Harry Behrens
Eighth Street SE
Murl McMillin
Rosemary
Leon Nemecek
Charles Palmer
Dixie
Jack O’brien
Jack
Bob Behrens
Zola Pettit
Joe Pettit
Freda Thome
Sonny Delridge
Theodore Pettit, Jr
Miss Mary Jayne Ross Feted On Eighteenth Birthday
Miss Mary Jayne Ross was honored at a surprise dinner party for her eighteenth birthday hosted by Miss Dorothy Clauson at 511 First Avenue W. Prizes in court whist went to Miss Carolyn Savage Miss Dorothy Metela and Miss Martha Elliott with others including Miss Phyllis Raftery Miss Goldie Linder Miss Doris Thorpe and Miss Alberta Henry attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jayne Ross
Dorothy Clauson
First Avenue W
Carolyn Savage
Dorothy Metela
Martha Elliott
Phyllis Raftery
Goldie Linder
Doris Thorpe
Alberta Henry
Mrs Johnstone Feted At Open House On Birthday
Miss Dorothy Johnstone and George Johnstone honored their mother Mrs Goldie B Johnstone at a Sunday open house for her birthday. Callers from 2 to 6 pm included about 75 friends, with Miss Donna Kelly and Miss Doris Smith at the refreshments table. Out of town guests Mrs William Theilen of Ottumwa and her son Walter Roscoe Jr joined weekend visitors at the Johnstone home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Johnstone
George Johnstone
Goldie B. Johnstone
Twenty-first Street
Donna Kelly
Doris Smith
William Theilen
Ottumwa
Walter Roscoe, Jr
Johnstone
Birthday Party for David Wessel At Family Home
Mrs Melvin Wessel hosted a Saturday birthday party for her son David at 641 TL street SW. Prizes went to Duane Eldred and Janice Svoboda. A boxing exhibition featured Jerry Rutan Jimmie Barnes Billy Bushman and Duane Eldred with many relatives and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Wessel
TL Street
David
Duane Eldred
Janice Svoboda
Jerry Rutan
Jimmie Barnes
Billy Bushman
Jeanette Hogan
Judy
Joanne Hays
Suranne Eldred
Shirley
Joanne Bott
Barbara Savage
Jacqueline McIntyre
Danny Wessel
Jerry Nemecek
Minneapolis
Ed Wessel
F. J. Petranek
Paul Hays
Louis Savage
George Svoboda
Elmer McIntyre
Ed Modracek
Cliff McComas
Kenneth Bott
LeRoy Hall Hosts Dinner Before Military Ball
LeRoy Hall of Belle Plaine, a Coe College student, entertained at a dinner Saturday at 1549 Eighth Avenue SE the home of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank X Guyott prior to the military ball. Guests included Betty John Betty Lou Erickson Leota Becking Frances Baymer Bob LaFon taine Ross Bennett and Duck Keehn.
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LeRoy Hall
Belle Plaine
Coe College
Frank X. Guyott
Eighth Avenue SE
Betty John
Betty Lou Erickson
Leota Becking
Frances Baymer
Bob LaFontaine
Ross Bennett
Duck Keehn
Weekend guest visits Belle Plaine family couple
A weekend guest who returned home Sunday was Mrs. Earl W. Hall of Belle Plaine. She visited her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Frank X. Guyott at 1549 Eighth avenue SE.
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Earl W. Hall
Belle Plaine
Frank X. Guyott
Eighth Avenue SE
Benton and Sovereign Wed at Grace Episcopal Church
The marriage of Mrs Venelle Scudder Benton and Louis T Sovereign was solemnized Saturday at 7 30 p m in Grace Episcopal church with Rev Vernon L S Jones officiating They will reside at 429 Fifth avenue SE
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Venelle Scudder Benton
Louis T. Sovereign
Grace Episcopal Church
Vernon L. S. Jones
Fifth Avenue SE
Fourth WNighters Begin Tuesday Dances at the YWCA
The Fourth WNighters will dance every Tuesday at 9 p.m at the YWCA starting this week. An orchestra will provide music and any out of school person is welcome to attend.
Surprise Birthday Party For Nel lie Oslund
A group of friends honored Nel lie Oslund at a surprise party on Saturday evening for her birthday at 1332 B Avenue NE. After dinner the diversion included a 500 prize activity.
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Nellie Oslund
B Avenue NE
Hi-Y Ett e girls sew for Red Cross in Cedar Rapids event
The Wilson Hi-Y Ettes met Cedar Rapids women on Wednesday to sew for the Red Cross correcting a report that they participated in Bundles for Britain.
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Wilson Hi-Y-Ette
Cedar Rapids
Red Cross
Britain
Margaret Bottome circle meets Wednesday at A. E. Tappen home
The Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters will gather Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. A. E. Tappen located at 1817 Seventh Avenue SE.
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Margaret Bottome
King’s Daughters
A. E. Tappen
Seventh Avenue SE
Taking an Accurate History Prevents Unnecessary Surgery
A physician argues that a clear patient history is essential for correct diagnosis and treatment. He notes patients often underreport symptoms and that early, accurate questioning can prevent unnecessary operations, citing misdiagnoses like misattributing lead colic or spider bites to other conditions.
Alcohol and tobacco in youth discussed in class
Readers ask why alcohol and tobacco are allowed for adults but harmful for youths and what can be done. Claims these substances retard development and corrupt the young before full growth. A reader thanks for constipation relief and requests pamphlet on colon hygiene with a coin and stamped envelope.
Palestine Under British Mandate sanctioned by League of Nations
Palestine remains governed by Great Britain under a League of Nations mandate. The arrangement defines British administration and supervision over the territory as the international body oversees the mandate.
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Palestine
Great Britain
League of Nations
Advice From Mary Manners Mr B Jealous No More
Dear Miss Manners counsels a troubled husband to loosen jealousy of his wife a middle aged friendly socialite who enjoys crowds and simple pleasures. The reader recalls a party where her steady partner met a new girl prompting concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. B
Miss Manners
Advice for dating ethics and dating freedom
A reader asks how to handle a boyfriend who dates others. The response advises setting an understanding that both partners may date others without nagging, maintaining friendship, and not shelving the relationship. It suggests staying open to dating others and avoiding the inability to meet better prospects. Another letter wishes for worthy partners and notes many seem drawn to flashy but shallow suitors. The answer counters that many good men exist and urges girls to look sharp to find a quality partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
Lucky Man
Fellows
Harriman Heads Abroad On Aid Mission to Britain
William A. Harriman, board chairman of Union Pacific, left New York aboard the Atlantic Clipper as Roosevelt’s personal representative to speed deliveries to Britain under the aid-to-Britain program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William A. Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad
Europe
Roosevelt
Britain
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