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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1943

Page

55

Miss Lynch and Lieut Ralston Wed in Family Home

Kathryn Lynch daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Lynch married Lieut James Edward Ralston of the army air corps in a morning ceremony at the brides home. The double ring service was led by Rev D Loferski with pink and white flowers. The couple plan to live in Greenville after a short wedding trip.

Kathryn Lynch Donald Lynch Blake Boulevard James Edward Ralston Army Air Corps W OD Ralston Bever Avenue D. Loferski W D Ralston W D. Barnhizer Kelly Field San Antonio Texas San Angelo Waco Ralston Minjors Field Greenville Reavison Road Margaret L Fort Des Moines Ralstons EE Larsen Sioux City W . Ralston Elks Club

Mrs Rov E Curay Returns After California Visit

After five weeks in California Mrs Rov E Curay returned Sunday visiting her parents Mr and Mrs L S Ross in Claremont and her sister Mrs R M MacKinnon in Berkeley following a trip with her husband to the state.

California Rov E Curay Linden Drive Curray L. S Ross Claremont R M. MacKinnon Berkeley

Mrs Dwight Krumholtz Hosts Tourist Club Meeting

Mrs Dwight Krumholtz of 2231 Fifth avenue SE will entertain members of the Tourist club on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Mrs Milton Bryan will be in charge of the program.

Dwight Krumholtz Fifth Avenue SE Milton Bryan Wll

Monday Book Club Luncheon Reviews Mrs Parkington

Mrs Ben H Peterson hosted the Monday Book club luncheon at 1919 Eighth avenue SE. Mrs Walter E Miller reviewed Mrs Parkington by Louis Bromfield for the gathering.

Ben H. Peterson Eighth Avenue SE Monday Book Club Walter E Miller Parkington Louis Bromfield

First Christian Couples Meet for Business and Social Hour

The Couples class of First Christian church held a Friday evening business meeting and social hour at 422 Twenty-third Street NE. Twenty members attended with assisting hosts Mr and Mrs P D Merveaux Mr and Mrs Archa Burr Mr and Mrs Wiley Deaver and Mr and Mrs Orva Harris. The social hour was organized by Mrs George Fanborg and Mrs Frank McKeehan.

First Christian Church P D Merveaux Twenty-third Street Archa Burr Wiley Deaver Orva Harris George Fanborg Frank McKeehan

Mrs Schenken Honored With Tea Courtesy Visit

Mrs Henry Kling hosted a Monday afternoon tea from 3 to 5 pm at 317 Twenty Fifth Street Drive SE for her daughter Mrs Hugo E Schenken of Dallas Texas. Mrs Schenken and her daughter Judy are visiting the Klings this month with Mrs LeRoy Kling presiding at a jonquil and daisy centerpiece. twenty guests attended.

Henry Kling Twenty Fifth Street Drive Hugo E Schenken Dallas Texas Schenken Judy LeRoy Kling

Mrs Elyea Visits Virginia Friends Then Returns Home

Mrs M L Elyea spent time visiting friends in Virginia and with Mrs T F McDonald of 4162 Tenth street SE before returning to her Brighton home.

M L. Elyea Virginia T F McDonald Tenth Street Brighton

YWCA Volunteer Training and Activity Schedule

A series of YWCA events and training sessions are planned this week. Volunteer training starts Tuesday at 7 30 p m for committee board and adviser orientation. A sewing class led by Mrs Chester Crowell begins Tuesday at 1 30 p m and runs Tuesdays and Fridays for six weeks. An industrial girls recreation night is planned with a dinner meeting at the YWCA to form plans. Ruth Williams of the state employment service will discuss Vacation Employment at a Wilson Hi Vedette club meeting Tuesday afternoon. The Roosevelt Hi Y Etts meet Tuesday morning at Saga more hall. A novelty quiz program is planned by Carol Ann Holmquist. The Ma Pa Me party committee meets Thursday at 4 15 p m at the YWCA with Leora Zaharick chairing. Wilson seventh and eighth grade Girl Reserve meets Friday after school at the YWCA with Mrs Frank Bomchamp as adviser and Red Cross scrapbooks work continuing. All junior high students are invited to a Yankee Doodle Shindig Friday at 7 30 p m sponsored by the Wilson Girl Reserve club. A Hi Y Ett e dance for members and friends is planned at the YWCA Saturday. Committee members include Margaret Hawkins chairwoman Marjorie Lodge Edna Mae Kulhany and Barbara Bowser.

Chester Crowell YWCA Wilson Frank Bomchamp Red Cross Margaret Hawkins Marjorie Lodge Edna Mae Kulhany Barbara Bowser

Lincoln PTA Meetings and Community Classes

The Lincoln P T A study group meets Tuesday at 2 p m at the school with a ra tioning panel led by John Holley of the Coe speech department. A first aid class for men starts Monday at 7 15 p.m. Mothersingers gathered Thursday for a picnic hosted by Mrs Gail Postel at 282 Eighteenth Street NW.

Lincoln P.T.A John Holley Coe Speech Department Pt.a Gail Postel Eighteenth Street Grace Maloney

Mrs Stephens Heads to Chicago for Weeklong Visit

Mrs R E Stephens of the Roosevelt hotel travels to Chicago Monday afternoon for a weeklong stay. She will spend seven days in the city visiting and returning home.

R. E Stephens Roosevelt Hotel Chicago

Addison Ramsey Returns From Eight Week Trip

Mr and Mrs Addison J Ramsey return to 225 Crescent Street SE after eight weeks abroad in San Antonio Texas and Mexico.

Addison J Ramsey Crescent Street SE San Antonio Texas Mexico

Iota Epsilon Pi Omicron sorority meeting at Miss Batley’s home

The Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omi cron sorority met Friday evening at Miss Helen Batley’s home, 2709 First Avenue SE, with Miss Matrthella Schmidt assisting. Guest speaker was Staff Sergeant Glenn E Gillis, a bomber with the Army Air Corps on furlough from Alaska. Next meeting place to be announced.

Apple River man heads home after weekend visit

Matthew Scott of Apple River Illinois left Monday morning for his home after spending the weekend with his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Roy Clark at 111 Seventh avenue SW Mr Clark has been 11 for some time.

Matthew Scott Apple River Ill Roy Clark Seventh Avenue Clark

Chi Omega Alumnae Meeting Rescheduled to March 24

The March meeting of the Chi Omega alumnae is postponed to March 24. Time and venue will be announced later.

Chi Omega

Barbers Auxiliary Meets For Luncheon Wednesday

The Barbers auxiliary will meet Wednesday at 1 pm for luncheon with Mrs Alden Marehouse 248 Johnson avenue NW. Mrs E L Brewer will assist the hostess. Mystery sister gifts will be exchanged. The E and W club will meet Tuesday at 12 30 pm for lurcocon with Mrs Carl Goodwin, 430 Forest drive SE.

Barbers Auxilary Alden Carl Goodwin Forest Drive

Snood and Jabot Pattern for Spring Fashion

Patron pattern 570 offers a snood with a crisp jabot and piqué flower clusters for a fresh spring look. Instructions include materials, illustrations, and stitch patterns. Send 11 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept in New York for pattern 570 with name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York

Lillyan Malone Weds Pfc James Barnd Jr in Georgia

Private Barnd James Barnd Jr and Lillyan Malone wed February 2 at Sacred Heart church Atlanta Georgia. Officiant Rev M A Collins. Attendant Miss Mary Ann Hendry. Bride from Aledo IL family. Barnd from Manchester IA. Couple to reside at Fort McPherson Atlanta.

Mary Ann Hendry Pfe William DeBlose Barnd Manchester Paris Academy of Beauty Cedar Rapids Denver Fort McPherson Atlanta

Weber sisters visit Burke home en route to Miami

Miss Vallaria Weber of Minot North Dakota sister of Mrs Carl Burke and Miss Annabelle Weber and Mrs Jerry Mahoney of Miami spent three days at the Burke home then traveled toward Miami where Miss Weber will reside with Mr and Mrs Mahoney Mr Mahoney serves on a submarine chaser.

Vallaria Weber Minot Carl Burke Annabelle Weber Sixth Street Jerry Mahoney Miami Fla Burke

Hope Circle Bene Fit Luncheon Hosted at Mrs Fisher Home

Kings Daughters of Hope Circle met for a benefit luncheon Friday at 617 Twenty Ninth Street SE. Fourteen members and one guest attended the gathering hosted by Mrs Floyd Fisher.

Hope Caere Kings Daughters Floyd Fisher Twenty Ninth Street

Wartime Weddings and Floral Fashions For Brides

In wartime Cedar Rapids brides plan quick ceremonies with hotel or minister venues and choose simple ensembles from crepe suits to two piece dresses with lace. Florists stress advance orders for flowers from white camellias to orchids, with muffs and hats to match. An elderly woman recalls a mauve orchid given for a funeral and later worn on her coat amidst lavender ribbon.

Union Station Cedar Rapids Soldies

Varner-Hruska Wedding Unites Betty Jane Varner and Dr Glenn Hruska

Betty Jane Varner and Dr Glenn J Hruska were married Sunday at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church in a ceremony officiated by Dr W M Evans. Attendants included John P Warner and William M Trowbridge. The couple will reside in Duluth Minnesota where Dr Hruska begins an internship at St Likes Hospital.

Arthur M . Varner Robert A Hruska John P Warner William M. Trowbridge Albert H Goodyear Heide Warner James Hruska Coe College Delta Delta Delta Sorority Cedar Rapids Hruska Iowa State College Ames University of Iowa Phi Rho Sigma Duluth Minn St Likes Hospital

Thou Art My Beloved Son In The Jordan

Daily Lenten devotional notes reflect on Jesus recognizing his mission at baptism and the call felt by youth to a life task. The piece explores how a sense of destiny arises through moments and inner voices guiding growth toward a higher purpose with a prayer for alignment with God’s will.

Jesus Morpen Nazareth

Prayer for Guidance and Divine Commission

A devotional verse seeks clarity for those unsure of their calling and duties. It asks for discernment to find the work and station they are truly fitted for and to proceed under a divine commission, affirming faith through the Master’s name.

Ration Book Two signups open at Linn county office

War ration book No 2 registrations are now open at the Linn county rationing board in the American building. Applicants must bring ration book No 1 and a declaration of canned goods on hand. One person may register for the whole family to ensure use of A B and C coupons before April 1. Some applicants plan renewals of B and C books and for non high way vehicle allowances, as the board reviews these renewal requests this week. The note ends with a Des Moines dispatch about Rev Ernest Victor Kennan resigning as rector of St Pauls Episcopal to take a new post in Baltimore.

Linn Apsone Pleune Craime Thei B Paseline Tor Opeidt Ion Des Moines Ernest Victor Kennan St Pauls Episcopal Emmanuel Church Ballimore

Cedar Rapids budget plan outlines 1943 44 expenditures

Cedar Rapids Iowa council approves a detailed budget outlining estimated expenses for 1943 44. The document lists funds for streets health fire police and public works including maintenance, equipment, salaries and contingencies with multiple departmental allocations and bond considerations.

sAnnoo Veeport Piles Garnage Posal Lstarouory Gaibarr

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Mrs. Curray Leo J. Smith D Avenue NE Patty Ann Dagotin Little Boy James E. Ralston Mrs. Schenken Mrs. McDonald Y.W.C.A Industrial Clubs Industrial Committee Ywca Thinsday Wilson Hi-Y-Ette Ruth Williams State Employment Service Wilson Hi-V-Ette Club Roosevelt Hti-V-Ettes Sagamore Hall Carol Ann Holmquist Leora Zaharick Wilson Girl Wilson Girl Reserve Club Hi-Y-Ette Pance P.T.A. Meetings Lincoln Mothersingers Addison Ramseys PI Omicron Chit Omega Alumnae Barbers Auxiliary By Saura Wheeler Lillyan Malone Georgia Hope Circle Naomi Doebel Varner Glenn J. Hruska Gams Glenn Athros Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Iowa Maryland Hirley Cris Colnch Cloar Rapids Cenor Rapias Lowa Poe Ned Tarray Fisee Newey Department of Streets Fuenecys Vree Cotunine Patsne Moir Meer Conny Ares Lesan Arner Fynense Rees Ranon Fee Inn Eye Board of Health Fund Facht Bisure Pere Attes Cis Muca Maldf M Krebs Cran Repids Moer Wasik Lahars Sebsty Jon Ree TA Yin An Tsumane Soret Fond & Opereios Anime Shetey Af Ath An Wana Memorial Firidze Maintenacer Food Sverodi Avo Oinnonan Inspire Cine Oanm Ma Aia Wea Tsa Weider Bond Food Bere Oop Ag & Ge At I de Enein Patihaan Hall Jautoment Bend Prine Awe Ain Mat & Ow Pine Ferdding Buna Kenaard Bond Bund Memoral Bend Fond Bory Oya Ag Rowe Tr Sewace Dieneel Yugt Ag Rory Bovs Hirohito S&s Los Comett Aldred Lndworie Mabercaf VICKS Vicks Vaporub Vicks Inhaler George Washington Abraham Lincoln Longfellow First Avenue NE Araid THE Coast Guard Army Navy Marines
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