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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1942
Page
4
Past matrons of Malta chapter O.E.S. were entertained at dinner with Mrs Petranek as hostess in a formal gathering reflecting the order’s traditions and fellowship.
U S bombing planes and air force officers supervise a base in Guatemala City with American journalists allowed to inspect facilities and ground prep. Major Samuel Gurney Jr leads operations while Guatemalan air corps pilots train alongside Americans. Soldiers in uniform mingle with locals in the capital.
Social calendar centers on Thursday luncheons with two major events looming Friday and Saturday the annual Coe Military ball and the Cedar Rapids Country club March dinner dance. Notable gatherings include Mrs. Harold Lloyd of Mitchell and Mrs. Hyett F. Newell hosting 18 friends at the Elks club and multiple bridge and sewing club meetings around SE Bleed grow avenue and Crescent Street locations.
Mrs. Charles T. Hickok hosted the occasion with Mrs. Elmer A. Johnson at 1809 Second Avenue SE. Helpers included Mrs. Everett E. Fisher Mrs. Don Barry and Mrs. H. M. Ivins. R. W. Greene displayed names of Gene in the public schools.
Theodore F Paulsen son of Mr and Mrs O F Paulsen 2249 Grande Avenue San Francisco arrives Friday for the weekend He is a student at Iowa State College and will visit with his parents during the stay.
Miss Billie Lou Merritt of 1507 Third avenue SE travels to Washington D C after accepting a government position. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Merritt.
Charlie Fisk of the orchestra will designate the honorary cadet colonel Thursday at Greene Hall during Coe College’s annual ball at Danceland. Nominees for the honor include Misses Margaret Nickless and Barbara.
Miss Jean Newburger daughter of Mr and Mrs B J Newburger of 2101 Ridgeway Drive SE has been chosen associate editor of Sean the undergraduate newspaper at Smith College Northampton Massachusetts She has worked on Sean since her freshman year and is active in college drives and a member of the junior choir
The article lists Dr. and Mrs. George D. Reid Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Ingersoll Mr. and Mrs. William L. Capron and Mr. and Mrs. Earl O. Coffing as in charge of the evening.
Lee Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Carl D Thomas, arrives from Iowa State College to spend the weekend at 1927 Bever Avenue SE. He plans to stay through Sunday.
Herbert Eckert son of Mr and Mrs L A Eckert of 1816 Fourth Avenue SE arrived from Iowa State College on Thursday to visit until Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Charles Stephen entertained the Keystone class of Trinity Methodist church at a St Patrick event. Guests included Woodrow White Mr and Mrs Marvin Barber the Rev W O Eckler Mrs Ralph Blaylock Charles Youtzy Simon and Woodrow Bontrager.
Members of Rebecca Alexander tent Daughters of Union Veterans met in Montrose hotel Corn room Tuesday evening and voted unanimously to cooperate with all city organizations in displaying a flag at their homes every day.
Mrs. Stanley Graham hosted a surprise shower Wednesday for Mrs. Russell Jones at 1743 Higley Avenue SE. Pink and blue decorations and refreshments framed the event while Mrs. C. P. Tuttle won high prize at the two bridge tables.
The article notes Mrs. Kubias celebrates her eighty fifth birthday with family. Her daughter Mary Margaret and relatives Mrs. Ida Glynn and Miss Amelia Schultz attended. Three grandchildren Francis Kubias Robert Kubias and Frederick Kubias could not attend the party.
Mrs A J Anderson president of Cedar Rapids council of Camp Fire girls will join a roundtable on the Service for Victory program at a district meeting in Omaha on Thursday and Friday. Attending with her are Mrs W C Fernow first vice president Miss Jane Garwood executive and Miss Joan Buscho field worker. Six states Iowa Colorado Wyoming Nebraska Kansas and Missouri are represented in district 7.
Miss Josephine Holubar daughter of Mrs Mamie Black and Earl Garber of 819 Daniels Street NE were married March 15 in Kahoka Missouri. The couple reside at 1056 Fifth Avenue SE.
Members of the Z C B I drill team the Pivateers met Tuesday at the home of Miss Libbie Holecek on Twenty second avenue SW. Initiation was held for new members Mrs Lovell Dvorak Mrs Alvin Prucha Miss Holecek Miss Helen Messa Miss Helen Sykora and Miss Mae Faltis. Others present included Misses Martha Zemlicka Erma Hradecky and Mary Ann Kralik, the Mines Wendl Lippert Frank Brejcha Ben Drahovzal and Frank Melsha.
The Y W C A advisory board hosted a gathering for the first cabinet with spring bouquets on the long table in the Giming room. Special guest Mrs. Robert B. Moore spoke on China experiences. attendees included Wells of Toledo Ia Lois Erdahl Dickinson N C Marian Jenson Oak Park Ill Harriet Zimmerman Diagonal Pauline Huston Margaret Massey Dorothy Little Dorothy Mueller Alicia Franey Irene Christie Cedar Rapids and hosts Dean Mary Bellham Max Daehler Edward Winslow Brown Pierre Tracy Robert Little David I Berger Forest S Rittgers.
The Alpha Xi Delta Mothers club gathered at Mrs. J. F. McLaughlin’s home on Twenty eighth Street SE for a luncheon with 19 guests. Assisting hosts included Mrs. Paul Huston, Mrs. Howard Hahn, and Mrs. P. M. Lattner as plans were made to aid the active chapter and alumnae in hosting the province convention April 18 and 19. A McKinley high school quartet performed with Miss Maurine Hamblin directing and accompanying, singing The Star Spangled Banner Home of Liberty and Angels of Mercy.
Miss Mari Helen Williams of Y A C A recreational is honored at a surprise farewell dinner Tuesday evening as she plans to resign in April to study recreational therapy. The dinner was planned by the health and recreational council with committee members Katherine Morrison Mary Kay Jennings and Mrs John Guthrie. A gift was presented by 27 guests all members of her recreational classes.
Klatter Klub gathered at 1402 Sixth Avenue SE for an evening of prizes at 500 won by Mrs. Alex O'Neal Mrs. Charles and Mrs. R. L. ae. Robert Wright attended. Next meeting at Mrs. Lynch’s home 711 Eighteenth Street SE with husbands to be entertained.
Mrs George Waln of 1427 First hosted a social gathering at the Waln residence with Mr and Mrs Orren Ahrends of Clarion as the featured guests.
The Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society will hold a picnic supper and business meeting Monday at 6 15 p m in the Glow room of the Gas company. The card party originally scheduled to follow the event was canceled.
The Catholic Current Events club will gather Friday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. T. E. Marshall at 863 Fourth Avenue SE.
Lieut and Mrs Arthur K Filber from Lowry Field Colorado are guests at Mr and Mrs C A Pope 1840 Fourth Avenue SE during a stay in the city.
Mrs Bert Graham was guest of honor at a post-nuptial shower hosted Tuesday evening by Mrs Richard Patek and Miss Mary Barron at 371 Nineteenth street SE. Guests included Miss Patricia McNamara and many local ladies.
Mrs Verle Porter hosted the pinochle club Tuesday at 405 Twenty fifth Street SE. Guest Mrs Leo Sediacek announced she will soon move to Savannah Georgia.
Mrs Lawrence Gatzke hosted a Wednesday birthday dinner at the Darrell apartments for Miss Dor Solmonson. Guests included Misses Dorothy Johnstone Donna Kelly Mary Kay House and Maxine Maxon.
Doris Smith, Jeanne Street, Connie Smith and Kay Corlett figure in a bridge diversion case as the project proceeds.
Gov. George A. Wilson names John George Chalmers of Dubuque 67 to the Nineteenth judicial district to fill the vacancy left by the death of Hugh Stuart. Chalmers, a Republican born August 17 1874 in Downsville New York, earned his University of Iowa degree in 1906 and has a family of five.
Charles Penningroth captain of company L and the Town state guard spoke to Linn County School Men's Club at the Commonwealth Tea Room. Of the 60 men in the unit, 48 have—
Honor head awards were given to Yataka Camp Fire group members during a council fire on Tuesday evening at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Janet Sullivan planned the patriotic ceremony with guests including the parents of Mrs John Skien and Miss Jane Garwood, Camp Fire executive.
The Stitch and Chatter club will hold a work meeting Friday at 1 30 p m at the Community House.
A story hour event is scheduled Friday at 4 15 p m at the Kenwood branch library. The program invites families and children to participate in reading activities and crafts.
A former lawman recounts service in the Philippines and reads his diary while describing his travels home around the world. Meanwhile county officials vote to drop this year’s baseball tournament to save tires and free youths for spring farm work.
Stoneleigh college girls plan a gala spring fiesta for March 21 in Rye Beach New Hampshire. Invitations returned from the coven with a typographical error caused some confusion about the event.
Selective service officials said late spring or early summer will see registration of men 18 and 19 and those 45 to 64, expanding the pool to about 50 million. Those 18 to 19 or 45 to 64 are not liable for military duty under current law, but the new registrants would provide manpower data for war industries and planning. A spokesman noted preparations are underway, with dates not yet fixed.
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