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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1939

Page

2

Reed and Paul Wed In Simple Ceremony At Home

Sabra Clark Reed and Samuel E. Paul were united in marriage at the bride’s father’s home. The Rev. Robert Little officiated in a small gathering of family and intimate friends. The couple will reside temporarily at the St. Francis hotel in San Francisco where Mr. Paul works as a mechanical engineer in the chemical industry and is a former University of Michigan graduate.

Clark Reed Sixth Street Samuel E. Paul San Francisco P. O. Clark Paul St. Francis Hotel University of Michigan At Ann Arbor California Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity Samuel FE. Paul Sabra Clark Reed

Engagement Announced for Bernice Beyer to Lloyd Milke

Mr and Mrs Joseph R Beyer announce their daughter Bernice M Beyer and Lloyd J Milke are engaged. Bernice resides at 66 Twenty second avenue SW and Lloyd is the son of Mr and Mrs William Milke of 1346 C avenue NE. The wedding date will be announced later.

Joseph R. Beyer Twenty-second Avenue Bernice M. Beyer Lloyd J. Milke William Milke C Avenue

Committees Named At Two PEO Chapter Meetings

At two Cedar Rapids PEO gatherings on Monday 1939 committee appointments were announced. Chapter I at 532 Forest Drive SE listed program social notification visiting and flowers ways and means transportation beneficence auditing press reporting pianist custodian of records with chairmen and members, plus Mildred Hunt speaker on Cedar Rapids Relief Administration. Chapter II at 820 Nineteenth Street SE named program social philanthropic courtesy notification with chairmen and members and R. Taylor announcing chair of program.

Ira T. Carrithers Forest Drive Charles Penningroth Katherine Franken H. J. Ferguson J. W. Hesser Philip W. Shive Earle G. Nichols B. M. Bradford Frank V Cedar Rapids Arthur L. Augustine Roy E. Curray M. S. Hallman Evelyn Northcott W. H. Pailey Pratt O. W. Lawrence Charles E. Roberts Bruce West George Starr Russell Knapp Scott McIntyre C. W. Lehman Leon A. Meyer E. W. Spence

DAR delegate from Ashley to Des Moines conference

Mrs. Charles J. Bready of Ashley chapter travels from Ashley to Des Moines for the state D A R conference at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Principal speaker Tuesday is Mrs. Imogen B. Emery of Ashley chapter who chairs national defense through patriotic education and serves on the national program committee.

Charles J. Bready Third Avenue SE Ashley Des Moines The Daughters of the American Revolution Fort Des Moines Imogen B. Emery Ashley Chapter Emery

Mrs Stubbs and Montgomery Return From Miami Trip

Mrs Lurton H Stubbs and Mrs H W Montgomery returned Monday after six weeks in Miami Florida en route south they visited New Orleans and motored down the Gulf coast returning home via the Carolinas both residents at 358 Woodland Drive SE

Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Graefe in Des Moines

Word arrives that a daughter was born March 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Graefe of Des Moines. Mrs. Graefe is former Miss Harriet Sargent, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amor H. Sargent, 2237 Washington Avenue SE.

Harry B. Graefe Des Moines Graefe Harriet Sargent Amor H. Sargent Washington Avenue

Ames Students Spend Midterm Vacation With Families

Jack Heskett a student at Iowa State College in Ames is spending the midterm vacation with his mother Mrs Lillian Heskett at 1505 Third Avenue SE The guest for the holiday is Francis McKay of Boone also a student at Ames The two will return to school Thursday.

Jack Heskett Iowa State College Ames Lillian Heskett Third Avenue SE Francis McKay Boone

Fifty Attend Bridge Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club

Fifty reservations were made for a Monday bridge luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. E. G. Christensen, decorator at Luberger's, was guest speaker discussing wall and window decoration with wallpaper prints and chintzes as illustrations.

Country Club Cedar Rapids Country Club E. G. Christensen Luberger’s Christensen

Bridge Club Luncheon Held At Mrs Jordan’s Home

Tuesday afternoon Mrs Carl F Jordan hosted a luncheon for her bridge club at 2121 Linden Drive SE. Eight were served as the hosts arranged the covers and welcoming atmosphere.

Carl F. Jordan Linden Drive

Bridge Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Chadima for Eight

Mrs L C Chadima at 2 50 Washington avenue SE entertained her bridge club with a luncheon for eight on Tuesday.

L. C. Chadima Washington Avenue SE

Mrs Knox Hosts Bridge Club at Pleasant Drive Luncheon

Mrs Charles S Knox will host members of the Wednesday bridge club at her home on Pleasant Drive SE with a luncheon planned for Wednesday afternoon.

Charles S. Knox Pleasant Drive Wednesday Bridge Club

Annual Inspection Held For Malta Chapter Officers

About 400 attended the annual inspection of Malta chapter No. 415 O E S at the Masonic hall. Mrs. Harry W. Dunker and A C Barta opened the session with visitors from Des Moines Marshalltown Iowa City Marion Cedar Falls Fairfax and Waterloo. A program featured past grand matrons and patrons of Iowa O E S and local officers with singing by Mrs. Mildred Benninghoff. The hall was decorated for St Patrick's Day and the evening ended with dancing and cards.

Malta Masonic Hall Harry W. Dunker A. C. Barta Des Moines Marshalltown Iowa City Marion Central City Cedar Falls Fairfax Waterloo Marie Hicks Hettie Millis Bess Manilaw Abby Sheldon Agnes King Metta Bird Harry Dunker Ruth Turner J. Reid Watson Cedar Laura Kindler Nathan Vanderlinder Ruth Watson Tenth District Betty Suchomel Mildred Benninghoff

Mrs Helscher Hosts Chapter IF P E O Meeting

Mrs. George H. Helscher of 2005 Washington avenue SE entertained Chapter IF of the P E O on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Kenneth Ottsen led the program with a talk titled Cooking Recipes of Fifty Years Ago.

George H. Helscher Washington Avenue SE Chapter IF Kenneth Ottsen

Damour Family Hosts Mrs Damour and Her Son

Mr and Mrs F W Damour of 384 Twenty first street SE entertain as guests their daughter in law Mrs W H Damour of Long Island New York and her young son Denis The gathering highlights extended family ties within the Damour household.

F. W. Damour Twenty-first Street Inlaw W. H. Damour Long Island, N. Y Denis

Mrs Bakken Leaves After Week With Palmers

Mrs W J Bakken returns to Chicago after a week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Harry A Palmer at 1819 Fourth Avenue SE.

Mrs. Bakken Palmers W. J. Bakken Chicago Harry A. Palmer Fourth Avenue SE

Rev Melvin Welke Broadcast Moves to 5 15 P M Review of Black is My True Love's Hair

The 5 15 p m Tuesday program on WMT will feature Rev Melvin Welke reviewing the Roberts book Black is My True Love's Hair. The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs radio division sponsors the broadcast, replacing the previously announced 4 15 p m slot in Monday's Gazette.

Melvin Welke WMT Roberts Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs

Clubwomen Hear County Attorney On Law Enforcement

Cedar Rapids Woman's club heard County Attorney King Thompson discuss how women can aid law enforcement through vigilant jury service moral leadership and setting standards. The program featured a Mendelssohn cantata, solo performances, and a Dutch treat luncheon with upcoming speaker Mrs. Houghton.

King Thompson Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids Thompson

Birthday Party Honors Two Young Boys

Mrs. Walter Kahler hosted a birthday party at 1828 Park Avenue SE Saturday for her son Ray and Jackie Ilten, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ilten of 216 Johnson Avenue NW. Both boys turned five, with an Easter motif decor on the serving table and a guest list including Nancy Hogan Myrna Lou Bixby Billy Roberts Eugene Frantz Billy Hupp and several relatives.

Walter Kahler Park Avenue SE Ray Jackie Ilten L. A. Ilten Johnson Avenue NW Nancy Hogan Myrna Lou Bixby Billy Roberts Eugene Frantz Billy Hupp L. A. Ilen George Hogan W. E. Bixby Richard Roberts E. S. Frantz Harry Hamer Ina Nash Doris Kahler

Philip Klass Hosts Guests Over Holiday Weekend

Philip Klass a Iowa State student visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Raymond N Klass 112 Twenty seventh Street NE had as weekend guest Howard Kraslow of New York City an Ames student who left Sunday for New York Iowa State students Miss Louise Gray of New York City and Paul Duitch of Des Moines were guests in the Klass home from Monday through Wednesday

Philip Klass Iowa State College Ames Raymond N. Klass Howard Kraslow New York City New York Iowa State Klass Louise Gray Paul Duitch Des Moines

Kent Family Returns from Florida Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs Frank M Kent and Mrs William Holecek with daughter Norma Ann return Saturday night from Florida cities St Petersburg and Miami where they had visited since January.

Frank M. Kent Twenty-fifth Street Drive William Holecek Norma Ann Florida St. Petersburg Miami

Birthday party honors Pauline Sponar at home

Mrs. Cris Sponar hosted a Monday birthday party at 2044 Sylvia avenue NE for her daughter Pauline turning eight. Guests included Jean Geesaman Delores Carter Patricia Joan and Betty Melendy Kay Perkins Betty Rusk Mary Hemphill Joyce Musel Dorothy Johnson Patricia Pearson Shirley Cumley Betty Vernholt and Winifred Ulrich.

Cris Sponar Sylvia Avenue Pauline Jean Geesaman Delores Carter Patricia Joan Betty Melendy Kay Perkins Betty Rusk Mary Hemphill Joyce Musel Dorothy Johnson Patricia Pearson Shirley Cumley Betty Vernholt Winifred Ulrich

Kings Daughters group hosts dessert luncheon and garment project

Seventeen members and friends of I. H. N. circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday afternoon for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. R. E. Haig's home, 2624 Grande avenue SE. President Mrs. W. H. Richards led the session, Lena Inskeep taught a Ruth and Naomi devotion, and attendees worked on layette garments.

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters R. E. Haig Grande Avenue SE W. H. Richards Lena Inskeep Ruth Naomi

Grace Walpole circle meets for luncheon in NE

Members of Grace Walpole circle of the King's Daughters gathered Monday at Mrs. Louis Stevenson’s home 2412 B avenue NE for a luncheon and business session. Mrs. John Gilmore read from Inside Europe by John Gunther. The next meeting is set for Mrs. ee Lackey’s home 1838 Third avenue.

Grace Walpole the King’s Daughters Louis Stevenson B Avenue John Gilmore Europe John Gunther Ee Lackey Third Avenue

Homer Stone Home On Spring Vacation With Parents

Homer Stone a student at Iowa State College Ames is spending a two day spring vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Finley Stone 1291 Elmhurst Drive NE.

Homer Stone Iowa State College Ames Finley Stone Elmhurst Drive

Mrs McIntyre Honored After Florida Stay Luncheon

Mrs Scott McIntyre returned after a three month Florida visit to a noon luncheon hosted by Mrs Arthur L Augustine and Mrs Harmon R Taylor at the Augustine home. Twelve place settings were arranged and guests later played bridge. Attending with Mrs McIntyre were Mrs Robert C Armstrong Mrs Max Daehler Mrs W Craven Shuttleworth Mrs Fred A Winter Mrs C Ward Macy Mrs Karl P Blaise Mrs Harvey E Lynch Mrs Gilbert M Bates and Mrs Roy E Curray.

Florida Scott McIntyre Cottage Grove Avenue Arthur L. Augustine Twentyfourth Street Drive Harmon R. Taylor Blake Boulevard Augustine Home Bridge McIntyre Robert C. Armstrong Max Daehler

Kiwanis Ladies Meeting Plans Luncheon Program

The Kiwanis Ladies club meeting postponed last week is set for Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Montrose hotel. A luncheon will be served and Mrs. Frederick G. Murray will lecture on Adolescent Children. A musical program is arranged and officers will be elected.

Kiwanis Ladies’ Club Montrose Hotel Frederick G. Murray

Coe Music Department Hosts Juniors at Saturday Party

The Coe music department faculty entertained members of the Coe junior band and other junior students at a Saturday morning party in the men's gymnasium. Miss Ethel Ryan and PE assistants directed 200 children in games before stories and music entertained them.

Coe Ethel Ryan

Fun Night Cancelled by Friday Evening

The Friday evening Fun Night has been cancelled. The High School G I S U S E conference will open Saturday alongside the W C A.

Suse G. I

Business Women's Class Dinner at Iowa Electric Light Plant

Members of the First Christian church Business Women's class were entertained Friday night at a bungalow owned by the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company. Miss Louise Hathaway hosted and spoke about her trip to Guatemala. A business meeting followed with 35 attendees including Dr. and Mrs. Marion H. Williams. Dinner was served by Mrs. Beulah Kirkham and Miss Vera Fifield.

First Christian Church Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Louise Hathaway Miss Hathaway Guatemala Marion H. Williams Beulah Kirkham Vera Fifield

Chi Omega Mothers Luncheon With Musical Program

The Chi Omega Mothers' club meets Thursday at 1 p.m. in the sorority rooms at 1263 First Avenue East. Hostesses are Mrs. Walter Jackson chairwoman, Mrs. H. K. Focht, and Mrs. J. M. Nemecek. A musical program will be featured.

Chi Omega Mothers’ Club First Avenue E Walter Jackson H. K. Focht J. M. Nemecek

Local fans attend Des Moines basketball finals at Drake Field House

Don Witousek Bob Brosh Jim Fowman and Ed Swombarger spent the weekend in Des Moines to watch the state basketball finals at the Drake Field House.

Don Witousek Bob Brosh Jim Fowman Ed Swombarger Des Moines Drake Field House

Suburban Co-workers Birthday Luncheon Postponed

The Suburban Co-workers birthday luncheon planned for Thursday has been indefinitely postponed.

Co-workers

Edgewood No. 1 P T A Meeting Planned Friday

The child study class of Edgewood No 1 P T A will meet with Mrs Tilson Petro Friday at 2 pm Mrs William Poole will lead Attendees should bring the February March P T A magazine All interested are invited to attend this is the next to last meeting of the school year

Edgewood No Tilson Petro William Poole

Mental hygiene study group meets Thursday at 2 P M

The Jackson P T A mental hygiene study group will meet Thursday at 2 p m with Mrs D W Bowman at 1261 First Avenue East Merritt Apartments No 1 Anyone interested is invited.

Jackson P. T. A D. W. Bowman First Avenue E Merritt Apartments No

Coe Alpha Gams Elect Officers at Coe College

Members of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority at Coe College announce new officers after recent elections. Sara Lee Hesbacher is president with Norma White as first vice president and Jane Ball as second vice president. Other roles include Jean Erbe treasurer Mary Ellen Ford corresponding secretary Ruth Kirkpatrick recording secretary Jonjon Perkins social chairman Ellen Snyder house president Jane Downer activities chairman Ruth Andresen editor and scribe Mary Ann Pohorsky chaplain Margaret Victorine guard Gladys Hellman librarian Betty Lou Harmon Pan Hellenic representative Jane Downer rushing chairman Betty Mae Sommer chairman of names and Gladys Hellman summer camp chairman.

Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe College Sara Lee Hesbacher Norma White Jane Ball Jean Erbe Mary Ellen Ford Ruth Kirkpatrick Jonjon Perkins Ellen Snyder House Jane Downer Ruth Andresen Mary Ann Pohorsky Margaret Victorine Gladys Hellman Betty Lou Harmon Rushing Betty Mae Sommer Names

Gouldins Announce Daughter's Marriage in Victor

Dr. and Mrs. Walter A. Gouldin announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Ann Herschel to Roy F. Schwiebert of Victor. The ceremony occurred March 3 in Marengo at the parsonage of Rev. H. W. Brandt. Attendants included Betty Wahl and Glenn Schwiebert. The couple will reside on a Victor-area farm after April 1. Mary Ann is a McKinley School and UI/Coe alumna. Roy is a Victor High School graduate.

Walter A. Gouldin Fourth Avenue SE Mary Ann Herschel Roy F. Schwiebert H. F. Schwiebert Victor Marengo H. W. Brandt Betty Wahl Glenn Schwiebert

Guthrie Family Honored At Sunday Dinner

Mrs. John A. Taylor hosted a family dinner at 212 Fourteenth Street NE in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Guthrie of Keister Minnesota, recently married. Attendees included Mrs. Emma Guthrie Ruby Guthrie and Clarence Guthrie of Ryan, Ray Guthrie of Manchester, Homer Chapman of Vicksburg Michigan, Royal Guthrie Russell Guthrie W. L. Guthrie Floyd Brogan and his children George Shirley and Joyce.

John A. Taylor Fourteenth Street Wallace Guthrie Keister Minn Emma Guthrie Ruby Guthrie Clarence Guthrie Ryan Ray Guthrie Manchester Homer Chapman Vicksburg Mich Royal Guthrie Russell Guthrie W. L. Guthrie Floyd Brogan George Shirley Joyce

Mrs Campbell Guest of Mrs Whittingham

Mrs Elliot Campbell Jr of Milwaukee is a guest in the home of her sister Mrs David Whittingham at 211 Thirty-fourth Street Drive SE.

Elliot Campbell, Jr Milwaukee David Whittingham Thirty-fourth Street

Mrs. H. J. Smith Returns From California Visit

Mrs H J Smith of 1549 D avenue NE has returned after six months in southern California visiting her niece Mrs L P Miller of Los Angeles and staying with Mrs George Jones of Long Beach. She also visited her brother Joe Dite and Mrs Dite, former Cedar Rapids residents.

H. J. Smith D Avenue NE California L. P. Miller Los Angeles Josephine Dite Cedar Rapids George Jones Long Beach Irma Dite Smith Joe Dite Dite

Hesperian Club Celebrates Fortieth Anniversary

The Hesperian club marked its 40th founding anniversary with a dinner at Commonwealth tea room. Charter member Miss Jennie E. Post attended as guest of honor while Annie Y. Smith welcomed guests. Hal Sheridan, Paramount theater manager, spoke on motion picture industry from filming to theater screens. Named organizers were Faith McMurray Blanche Hunter and Elsie Cornely.

Hesperian Club Commonwealth Tea Room Jennie E. Post Miss Post Annie Y. Smith Faith McMurray Hal Sheridan Paramount Theater Sheridan Hollywood Miss McMurray Blanche Hunter Elsie Cornely Club Lucile Powell Laura Thompson

Family notes son serving aboard Chester at San Pedro

The record mentions a mother joined by her son Robert L Smith who is stationed on the cruiser U S S Chester at San Pedro, indicating a family connection to naval service in the area.

Robert L Smith U. S. S. Chester San Pedro

Birthday party for Miss Mary Jane Klassen with Bunco prizes

Miss Mary Jane Klassen entertained the Teenettes at her sixteenth birthday party on Monday at 2525 Johnson Avenue NW. Bunco winnings went to Jane Dorman and Adeline Drakos. Guests included Betty Ann Klimes Rita Spaight Marilyn Cusack Jane Dorman Irene Phelps Bernice Pfiffner Rita Powers and guest Miss Drahos. A hostess gift was given and refreshments served.

Mary Jane Klassen Johnson Avenue NW Bunco Jane Dorman Adeline Drakos Betty Ann Klimes Rita Spaight Marilyn Cusack Irene Phelps Bernice Pfiffner Rita Powers Drahos

Couples group holds church picnic and business meeting

Members of the Couples class of the First Christian church met Friday evening for a picnic dinner in the church. Mrs. F. W. Oxley conducted the business meeting and guest speaker was Sergeant Gordon Hughes. Hosts and hostesses were Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Wingert, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Deaver, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Delp, Mr. and Mrs. George Faa borg and Mrs. Floy Melsa.

First Christian Church F. W. Oxley Gordon Hughes H. D. Wingert Riley Deaver Clifford Delp George Faaborg Floy Melsa

Schultz House Guest From Iowa City Visits Weekend

Dean Schultz of 1036 Sixth Street SW hosted Miss Doris Taylor of Iowa City, formerly of Cedar Rapids, as a weekend guest.

Dean Schultz F. P. Schultz Sixth Street Doris Taylor Iowa City Cedar Rapids

Poland Redirects Reserves to National Defense

Warsaw AP Finance Minister Eugeniusz Kwiatowski told the agriculture committee the agricultural aid program must be halted immediately and all state financial reserves redirected to national defense. The move was announced Tuesday.

Warsaw Eugeniusz Kwiatowski Agriculture Committee

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