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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1943
Page
5
In the Military Mood crochet pattern 545, a jaunty visor hat and shoulder- strap bag pair for women in uniform. Uses straw yarn or cotton with illustrated stitches and materials list. Delivery may take longer due to mail volume. Cedar Rapids Gazette ad from New York department store copy.
An Earl of Sandwich origin tale inspires wartime snack habits. The piece urges soldiers and workers to enjoy varied nonrationed sandwiches with practical tips and coffee or chocolate on a tray for late shifts, plus recipes and serving ideas for morale boosts.
In charge of arrangements were Miss Carolyne Samuelson Bliss Cora Hampton and Mrs Ruth Am sted. The tables were decorated with spring flowers. A special guest was Miss Ida Boettcher a charter member of the club. Speaker was Mrs Edith Webber of WHO Des Moines lectur er and book reviewer. Her topic was The More I See of Men. Mrs Webber urged women not to complain as they continue their humdrum household tasks and to show similar interest in the country after the war.
Mrs. Charles W. Karban Jr and her son Billy left their home at 375 Nineteenth Street SE to join Mr Karban in Springfield where he studies aviation at Missouri State Teachers College. They will stay until his transfer is complete.
Mrs. Carl W. Nelson of St. Louis, a former Cedar Rapids resident, visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Lockridge at 712 Seventh avenue SW and sister Mrs. John Clausen at 218 Highland drive SW. She arrived Monday and will stay two weeks.
Officers of Ehawee Camp Fire group elected Tuesday at Arthur school include Patricia Tanner as President Barbara Jean as vice president Joan Killinger as secretary Patsy Bushnell as treasurer and Sharon Miller as scribe.
Mrs. David E. Beardsley entertained her bridge club at luncheon at 2149 Linden Drive SE. Guests were seated in arranged places for the afternoon gathering reflecting local social activity.
Dr and Mrs H E Pfeiffer of 1846 Third avenue SE returned Tuesday after a two week visit in Birmingham Alabama pubic life notes their home address and travel.
Miss Mary B Klima daughter of Mr and Mrs John Klima of 509 Sixteenth Avenue SE married Private Edward R Swenka son of Mr and Mrs Paul Swenka of Oxford in a double ring ceremony at St. Wenceslaus Church The bride wore white satin with princess lines a sweetheart neckline a short train leg of mutton sleeves fingertip veil and seed pearl tiara The groom’s sister Leona Swenka served as attendant Best man was Donald Skala after the ceremony the couple were hosted at a reception and a wedding dance followed in Swisher They plan to depart Thursday for Fort Wayne Indiana where Swenka is stationed with the Army Air Forces
The mother daughter banquet of the United Brethren church will be held Friday at 6 30 p m in the church parlors. The Junior and Senior Missionary societies arrange the program with Mrs Frank Gates speaking on A Highway for the World of Tomorrow Mrs A O Edwards giving a prayer. Miss Alberta Meeker sings and Mrs Wendell Henline presents A Parable For Mothers. A piano solo by Miss Rebecca Stone and Miss Jennie Post with The Valor of Truth.
State officers of the P. T. A. attended Cedar Rapids May luncheon at Kenwood Presbyterian Church with Mrs. F. R. Kennison of Madrid as a guest. The incoming year will see Mrs. Arthur Arman as president and Mrs. Earl Waite as vice president. secretary will be Mrs. C. F. Peremsky and treasurer Mrs. Otto Hanzlik, all reelected. The state convention is slated for Cedar Rapids in October. Mrs. Nerman is the new state membership chairman. A $10 Camp Good Health fund contribution was approved.
The USO of Cedar Rapids continues its schedule of dancing entertainment with another party for service men on Saturday night May 15 at Memorial Coliseum. Sponsored by the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters Sacred Heart Court No 727. Mrs Edward M Soboda Jr chairs the USO recreation committee. Dancing from 830 p m to midnight.
Miss Margaret Pratt of 521 Knollwood Drive SE will host a supper and shower Wednesday for Miss Marjorie Deacon who will wed Robert Creswell U S N R of Mason City this Saturday. Guests include bridge club members Virginia Black Terry Palmer Betty Beardsley and several hosts wives.
Hostess Mrs Donald D Sullivan greeted guests at a Wednesday luncheon for her bridge club held at 1602 Park avenue SE. A guest was Mrs William O Gray from Newark New Jersey visiting Mr and Mrs C O Gray at 546 Vernon drive SE.
Junior members will meet Friday at 4 p.m. in the Memorial building dining room to plan swimming instruction for the summer.
The Past Counselors club of the United Commercial Travelers was entertained at a May day break fast Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Retha Morningstar on 217 Sixth Street NE. Eleven members attended and bridge prizes went to Mrs. Grace Hansen, Mrs. Glenna Parker and Mrs. Minnie Roach. The group will meet June 8 with Mrs. Edna Neitzel.
Sunshine circle of King's Daughters met Monday evening with Mrs. Lena Borschel. Officers reelected include Mrs. Ida Milier president Mrs. Ida Thompson vice president Mrs. Emma K Hoffer secretary and Mrs. Hazel Canterbury treasurer.
A mother and daughter banquet was held Tuesday at Westminster Presbyterian Church. The Tateiwa Camp Fire group gave a ceremonial and the Merry Blue Birds sang.
Members of the Wahtane Camp Fire group met Tuesday at St. Pauls Methodist church to plan a photograph book for handcraft honors.
Jane Margaret Washburn and Jim R. Thorson wed April 10 in Knoxville Tennessee. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Francis Mages followed by a wedding dinner at the Johnson hotel. The couple plan a honeymoon in the Smoky Mountains and will reside in Maryville Tennessee before making Hinsdale Illinois their home after July 1.
Mrs. H. N. Jerome, chair of the nature and garden department, asks residents to donate perennials to beautify the river front behind the city market. Call 28071 to arrange contributions.
The Otyokwa Camp Fire group met at Mrs. R L Rink's residence on Twenty-sixth Street SE. Officers elected were President Mary Terese Rink Vice President Mary Jo Nesper Secretary Margery Ann Rink Treasurer Jeannette Front Scribe Donna Damge. Plans made for a hike and cook-out Saturday. members worked on a junior Red Cross afghan.
The East Side W C T U met at 3237 First Avenue SE with Mrs. Howard Manville hosting. Mrs. F O Hillman addressed devotions and greetings from the Missionary Union as a memorial service for Mrs. Belle Delzell was held and the annual temperance and missions program presented. Ruth Otto reviewed Mary Campbell’s book on temperance work in India.
Jean Davis was elected president of the Kagha Camp Fire group Tuesday at the home of the guardian Mrs. John Day 1967 C avenue NE. Dolores Hickey was named vice president Norma Wickeland secretary Barbara Shaw treasurer Joyce Johnson scribe Jean Brink historian Sally Strother social chairman and Jean Hunt telephone chairman. Plans were completed for an outing at Daniels Park Monday.
Members of the Volunteer circle of King’s Daughters met with Mrs. Marvin Bishop at 1920 Johnson Ave NW. Mrs. Howard Brown became president with Mrs. Lloyd Platt as vice president and Mrs. Kenneth White as secretary, while Mrs. Bishop serves as treasurer. They voted $10 to the Camp Good Health fund and planned a rummage sale for May 15.
Mrs. Mabel C. Wilson of 849 Third Avenue SE returned Tuesday after a weeklong visit to Chicago and Evanston.
Members of the Stitch and Chatter club will hold a work meet on Friday at 1 p.m. in the Jane d Community House.
Harold B. Thomas of Sterling Drug asks druggists and consumers to stop selling Fletcher's Castoria due to a foreign ingredient causing nausea and vomiting. Centaur will refund compounds bought in the last 60 days with packages before and after March 1 indistinguishable. No serious after effects reported.
Sergt. C. H. Yorke traveled from Coffeyville Kansas to Medway Maine to see his quarantined girlfriend. He spent 110 dollars on the trip just to talk by telephone, a costly delay to romance.
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