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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1943

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Margaret Lambertsen Married in Marion Ceremony

Margaret Lambertsen and B Travis wed with Rev Merton Green officiating. Maid of honor Miss Alice Loomis of Mason City. best man Aviation Cadet Ellis Lambertsen. Reception for about 70 guests at the bride’s mother’s Marion home. The couple later left for Topeka. bride wore a navy going-away outfit.

B. Travis Amber Buzza Travis Fifth Avenue Marion Merton Green Engstrom Emerson Alice Loomis Mason City Cornell College Ellis Lambertsen Navy Flight Preory Mt. Vernon Fred Uhlenhoff E.rc Tech. Corp Ed Shearer Brigham City Utah Cedar Rapids Freda Lambertsen Mary Buzza L. M. Phelps Floyd Lane Renwick Henry Houseman Elizabeth Bender Marvel Foster Travis Franklin High School Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company Sergi. Travis Marion High School Coe College Topeka Army Air Base Sergi

Visit Brings Spooner Family to Clinton Neighborhood

Mrs Jenny Spooner and her son are visiting Clinton as Mr Spooner plans a weekend stay with the Hardiman family at 414 Nineteenth Street NE. The Spooners will spend the weekend at the Hardiman home.

Jack Spooner Clinton Spooner Thomas Hardiman Nineteenth Street Mr. Spooner Hardiman

Herricks Return From Visit To Beverley Hills Home

Mr and Mrs Jean Herrick of Beverly Hills California return home after visiting Mrs Margaret Fisher the Herricks mother in law at the Commonwealth apartments.

Mrs Jean Herrick Beverly Hills, Calif Mrs. Herrick Margaret Fisher The Commonwealth Apartments

Rose Phillip and John Sage Wed in San Francisco

Rose Phillip and John D. Sage married March 9 at St. Marys Paulist church San Francisco. The couple planned a reception at the Golden Pheasant and a supper at the 365 club. Sage, formerly with Link Belt Speeder, will be stationed in San Francisco with wife Mrs Sage employed by Wilson and Company remains.

A. Phillip Third Street Rose John D. Sage The Coast Guard John F. Sage Nineteenth Avenue St. Mary's Paulist Church San Francisco 365 Club Sage Link- Belt Speeder Corporation

Informal Dress Rehearsal Marks Coe Concert at Sinclair

Coe College music department presented an informal dress rehearsal style concert in Sinclair Memorial chapel. Prof. Paul S. Ray led a cappella and vesper choirs with the college orchestra, featuring Huddle Lockhoff soprano and Melcher tenor in key numbers from Cavalleria Rusticana and Boris Godunov, Brahms Song of Fate, and a Czech Rhapsody. Two piano duo teams, Irma and Ruth Kubik and Rebecca Evans and Patricia Wilson, performed.

Coe College Department of Music Sinclair Memorial Chapel Paul S. Ray Cavalleria Rusticana Mascagni Grace Huddle Lockhoff Boris Godounov Moussorgsky Eee Melcher

Camp Fire Rehearsals Set Before Grand Council Fire

The committee of awards holds its final meeting Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in the public library. All-city rehearsals begin after school on March 24 and at 9:30 a.m. March 27 in Memorial Coliseum. Girls in the song rehearsal honor must attend at least three rehearsals, including the Saturday morning session on March 27.

Grand Council Memorial Coliseum

14 Cedar Rapids Girls Initiated By Nu Phi Mu

Nu Phi Mu a girls organization for ages 18 to 21 was installed in Cedar Rapids with Kansas City field staff. Miss Margaret Gould and Miss Leela Jack assisted as registrar and unit adviser. Marilyn Morehouse is president with Darlene Trout as vice president and Kathryn Kent as recording secretary.

Cedar Rapids Phi Mu Kansas City Margaret Gould Leela Jack Beta Sigma Phi Nu Phi Mu Marilyn Morehouse Darlene Trout Kathryn Kent Shirley Thompson Hazel Storm Kathryn Maxson Bonnie Beam Betty Konigsmark Barbara Burke Dorothy DeWald Virginia Field Helen Kuchynka Carol Keyes Dorothy Rubias Carrie Taylor Cubbage Drake University Des Moines

Sylvia Lawler and Lawrence Stein Married in Trinity Lutheran Parish

Sylvia Lawler of 1724 B avenue NE and Lawrence E. Stein of 1427 Third street SW were married by Rev. J. E. De Long in Trinity Lutheran church parsonage on March 13. Attendants Miss Helen Grubic and Arthur C. Hauskins. The couple will reside at 1421 K street SW.

Trinity Lutheran Church Sylvia Lawler B Avenue Lawrence E. Stein E. J. Stein Third Street J. E. de Long Helen Grubic Arthur C. Hauskins Miss Grubic

Mrs Malcom V Bolton Visits Son in Wisconsin

Mrs Malcom V Bolton travels to Madison Wisconsin to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William B Miller for a week. She leaves Carlton apartments on Friday.

Malcom V. Bolton Carlton Apartments Madison Wis William B. Miller

Honored at Shower for Mrs. Frank Pokorney

Mrs Frank Pokorney was honored at a shower Thursday evening hosted by Mrs Marvin Garlough and Mrs Paul Walter at the Walter home 667 Memorial Drive SE. Attending were Miss Lillian Richey Mrs Earl Richey Mrs Mae Smart Mrs Dick Butters Mrs Clyde Richer Mrs Sylvia Pokorney Miss Dorene Black and Mrs Ray Hunter.

Frank Pokorney Marvin Garlough Paul Walter Walter Memorial Drive Lillian, Richey Earl Richey Mae Smart Dick Butters Clyde Richer Sylvia Pokorney Dorene Black Ray Hunter

Birthday party honors Joyce Ann Dwyer at 12

Mrs. Milton Dwyer hosted a Thursday evening party at 1506 L street SE for her daughter Joyce Ann on her twelfth birthday. Guests included Betty Lou Martin Thelma Nelson Shirley Dew Amy Sheronick Howard Dubishar Laverne Dostal Emmett Sheronick Bud Lintz Lester Melichar Leonard Kroupa and Dennis Dwyer.

Milton Dwyer L Street SE Joyce Ann Betty Lou Martin Thelma Nelson Shirley Dew Amy Sheronick Howard Dubishar Laverne Dostal Emmett Sheronick Bud Lintz Lester Melichar Leonard Kroupa Dennis Dwyer

Cedar Chapter No 184 Masonic School of Instruction

Cedar Chapter No 184 C ES will hold its annual school of instruction Tuesday at 9 am at Masonic hall with Mrs Esther Barber district instructor. Dinner at 6 15 pm. All Cedar chapter officers past matrons and patrons of Marion and Malta chapters invited. Reservations by Saturday noon with Mrs Ed Novotny 7097. Inspection at 745 pm all members invited.

Cedar Chapter C.es Masonic Hall Esther Barber Marion and Malta Ed Novotny

Matta Chapter 415 OES Holds Instruction and Social Night

Matta chapter No 415 OES conducts school of instruction Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Masonic hall with Mrs Leroy Barber guiding. Dinner at 6 15 p.m. and meeting at 7 45 p.m. Worthy patron and matron of Iowa attend. Initiation followed by dancing and cards. All members invited.

Matta O.es Masonic Hall Leroy Barber Iowa Order

Helen Alexander Marries Willis Jacus in Kansas City Ceremony

Mrs W M Alexander of Ames announces the marriage of her daughter Helen to Willis A Jacus son of Mrs Willis Horton Jacus The double ring ceremony was March 6 at 4 p.m. at Country Club Christian church Kansas City Missouri Rev Warren Grafton officiated Bride wore brown wool suit with fox fur trim bouquet of yellow tea roses Attendant Colleen Cosgrove Best man Charles S Thompson Jacus is a McKinley high school graduate with an Iowa State civil engineering degree and works as a hydraulics engineer at North American Aviation They will reside in Kansas City.

W. M. Alexander Ames Helen Willis A. Jacus Willis Horton Jacus Eighth Avenue SE Country Club Christian Church Kansas City Warren Grafton Colleen Cosgrove Cedar Rapids Charles S. Thompson Kan Mr. Jacus McKinley High School Iowa State College Pi Kappa Alpha North American Aviation Corporation of Kansas

Beethoven Club Meets at YWCA for March Anniversary Program

The Beethoven club gathered Thursday at the YWCA. March anniversary topics featured The Mines with participants Lulu Engleman Welty Glenn O Fletcher T H DeWees Joseph H Kitchin C K Brown H M Hill C R Sanborn W G Basler J B Hodgson Miss Margaret Pratt Miss Frances Bailey led the group and Miss Nelle Erwin presented the program notes.

Beethoven Club Y.W.C.A Mines Lulu Engleman Welty Glenn O. Fletcher T. H. DeWees Joseph H. Kitchin C. K. Brown H. M. Hill C. R. Sanborn W. G. Basler J. B. Hodgson Margaret Pratt Frances Bailey Nelle Erwin

Golden Link Club Meets at Miss Scherrebeck Home

The Golden Link class of the First Evangelical church met Tuesday evening at 111 First Avenue SW, hosted by Miss Joanna Scherrebeck with assistance from Mrs. Ruth Reifenstahl. They worked on an afghan for the Red Cross.

Golden Link First Enagelical Church Joanna Scherrebeck First Avenue SW Ruth Reifenstahl Red Cross

Clarke Club Officers Announced

Announcement lists Clarke club officers Miss Mary Catherine Bormann as president Miss Rita Spaight as secretary and Miss Mary Jane Bormann as treasurer in the new club slate.

Clarke Club Mary Catherine Bormann Rita Spaight Mary Jane Bormann

Arthur P.T.A. Holds Bios Night With Pupils Displayed

The Arthur P.T.A. in cooperation with pupils showcased bios and work on display. The Wilson P.T.A. hosted a go to school night for parents, drawing 200 attendees as singing was led by Miss Gladys Tho.

Arthur P.T.A Wilson P.T.A Gladys Tho

Parents Attend Class Night Led by Pierre Tracy

Pierre Tracy, principal, welcomed parents who attended a class night with children. Teachers explained fundamental principles of the various subjects as part of the event.

Man Christel Palmer Pierre Tracy

Smith Family Attends Ames Graduation at Iowa State

Mr and Mrs W D Smith and their son Bill of 2233 Meadowbrook Drive SE traveled to Ames on Friday to attend their daughter Shirley Sue Smiths graduation from Iowa State College where she will receive a B S degree Friday evening Miss Smith is vice president of Gamma Phi Beta sorority The family plans to return Monday

W. D. Smith Bill Meadowbrook Drive Ames Smiths Shirley Sue Iowa State College Miss Smith Gamma Phi Beta Sorority

Franks and Sauerkraut and Turnip Pie Starter Dishes

Recipes describe a starter menu with Franks and Sauerkraut and a turnip pie with peanut loaf options. Instructions include quartering apples, cooking sauerkraut with water, browning backbones, and simmering with onions. Additional steps cover baking in a moderate oven, potatoes cooking in meat juices, and finishing with cheese sauce and tomato layers.

Browns Return From Baton Rouge Visit

Mr and Mrs W J Brown and their son Dr William Brown of 1962 First Avenue NE return after a ten day stay with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs David Brown and grandson David Howell Brown Jr in Baton Rouge Louisiana.

W. J. Brown William Brown First Avenue NE David Brown David Howell Brown Baton Rouge

Modern Mothers Club Hosts Thursday Meeting

Mrs. Charles Panek entertained members at 1724 Avenue NE Thursday evening. A group discussion was led by Mrs. Phillip Chandler and Mrs. Robert Milota. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Harvey Aldridge at 1713 Third Avenue SW.

Charles Panek Avenue NE Modern Mothers Club Phillip Chandler Robert Milota Harvey Aldridge Third Avenue SW

Mrs Kubias Surprised On 86th Birthday Party

Mary Kubias of 1030 Fifth Overlake SE celebrated her eighty sixth birthday with close family. Attending were Charles Kubias Fred Kubias Ben Kubias and their wives and daughters Dorothy and Marian plus Frank Rubias and son Owen.

Mary Kubias Charles Kubias Fred Kubias Ben Kubias Dorothy Marian Frank Rubias Owen

Elutameyan Camp Fire Group Meets for Council Fire

The Elutameyan Camp Fire group gathered Wednesday at the First Congregational Church for a council fire ceremony. Honor beads were distributed to participants.

First Congregational Church

Birthday Honored Auxiliary Members Meet at Bungalow

Thirty members of Columbia division No. 37 auxiliary to the O. R. C. gathered Thursday in the Bungalow of the Light company to celebrate the birthday of charter member Mrs. Elizabeth Dayton. The cake was provided by Mrs. Bert Haynes. Mrs. C. E. Smith presided at the tea table with Mrs. J. A. Phillips assisting. Guests included Mrs. John McLane of Marion, Mrs. F. G. Lee, Mrs. Olive Knickerbocker and Miss Helen Randa. Arrangements were led by Mrs. Haynes, Mrs. Walter Clausen, Mrs. R. J. Brodie, Mrs. Vern Kelley and Mrs. T. R. Jensen.

Columbia Division No. 37 The Light Company Elizabeth Dayton Bert Haynes C. E. Smith J. A. Phillips Jonquils Tapers John McLane Marion F. G. Lee Olive Knickerbocker Helen Randa Haynes Walter Clauson R. J. Brodie Vern Kelley T. R. Jensen

Klatter Klub Meets at Mrs Doyle Home

Members of Klatter Klub met Wednesday evening at Mrs. Al Doyle s home 944 Nineteenth avenue SW Prizes of five hundred dollars were won by Mrs. Robert Wright Mrs Claude Sprague and Mrs Louis Hensley The next meeting will be March 31 with Mrs Myron Smith 136 Thirty third street drive SE

Klatter Klub al Doyle Nineteenth Avenue Robert Wright Claude Sprague Louis Hensley Myron Smith Thirty Third Street Drive

Over the Back Fence: resourceful cooking amid meat shortages

The column recalls hunting for affordable meat, urges adaptable cooking, and shares a simple bacon gravy cornbread recipe. It promotes trying new foods, sharing kitchen effort, and enjoying humble ingredients like kraut with franks or bologna.

Yanks Bomb Three Bases in Solomons

American bombers hit Vila Kahili and Ballale in the Solomons starting fires at Vila and bombing Kahili and Ballale. No results were observed from Kahili and Ballale attacks. All US planes returned safely.

Solomons Washington Vila Kahili Ballale Navy United States

Elks Minstrel Show Seats Reserved at Paramount

Elks club announces reserve seating for the minstrel show at the Paramount theater on April 7 and 8. Ticket holders may exchange at the Elks club or Paramount box office.

Elks Club Paramount Theater Zere Paramount Box Office

Before the War Greek Merchant Marine Fleet

Before the war the Greek merchant marine included about 600 steam and motor ships and 700 sailing vessels, highlighting a large mixed fleet.

Bank Impostor Draws On Feller And Is In Custody

Impostor used the name of baseball star Bob Feller to obtain 147 dollars from a Booneville bank and 114 dollars from an Adel bank claiming to help a friend transport a deceased mother’s body. The scheme involved a code word Dora and a Freely suspected fraud network. Murphy was arrested in Milwaukee on forgery charges after FBI and police traced the calls.

DES Moines Bob Feller Navy Harold Is George Michael Murphy Milwaukee Murphy Feller Booneville Chicago North Dakota Dallas Raentty State Bank Adel Toledo Ohio Harold Manders Minneapolis Detroit O. D. Ellsworth Manders Dora J. L. Dalton FBI Iowa

USO Cedar Rapids Faces Enthusiasm Risk and Guidance

Cedar Rapids USO committee heard I B Rhodes of Chicago warn against early enthusiasm waning and a top heavy volunteer base. More than 500 junior hostesses were signed to serve as dancing partners while the finance section planned fund handling with the war appeals committee. Rhodes toured the USO center at 108 Second Avenue SE and found it thoroughly satisfactory.

USO Committee Cedar Rapids USO Roosevelt Hotel I. B. Rhodes Chicago E. F. Stepanek Cedar Rapids War Appeals Coordinating Committee Rhodes Second Avenue SE Justin W. Albright

Ration Board Shifts Hours to Ease Processing

Linn county war price and rationing board adopts new hours from April 1. Offices in the American building will open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, instead of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and noon closing Saturdays. The change aims to reduce late night work by staff and volunteers who often work overtime without pay.

Linn County War Price and Rationing Board

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margaret Lambertsen Married Hardimans California Krebs Third Avenue SE Rose Phillip John Sage Killian Photo Committee of Awards Cedar Rapids Business College Ff. Toadassis Woerderhoff First Avenue Lawrence Stein Mrs. Bolton C.E.S Brenda Marshall Helen Alexander of Bride of Willis Jacus Evangelical Church Larke Club P.T.A. Meetings Arthur Mrs. Kubias Elutameyan Camp Fire Columbia Division Naomi Doebel First Avenue East Nabisco National Biscuit Company Eer Hu Ae Smith OPT Jewelry Co
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