Mid Spring Parties With Bridal Showers Relaxed Evenings
Several mid spring social events fill the calendar this week with terrace gatherings and candlelit dinners. A Wednesday bridal dinner at Mrs James E Blake’s residence honors Miss Elizabeth Clark and Edward Rohanna who wed Saturday, with eighteen guests including Mrs Rob er Fronser and Mrs Benjamin M Stephens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Blake
Linden Drive
Blake
Fhizebeth Clark
Edward Ro Hanna
Rober B Fronser
Rochester Minn
Benjamin M Stephens
Kron
Ohio
Mayflower Descendants Choose Cedar Rapids for Meeting
At their annual meeting in Town City the Mayflower Descendants Society voted to accept Cedar Rapids invitation for next spring. Attending from Cedar Rapids were Mrs J Rhoads Tretchler and Mrs Charles W Boegel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town City
Couple Returns From Southern Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs G M Wodtke of 324 Crescent Street SE returned after a month on a combined business and pleasure motor trip through the south visiting Oklahoma Texas and Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G M Wodtke
Crescent Street
South
Oklahoma
Texas
Mexico City
Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Luncheon Planned at Linden Drive
Alumnae of Gamma Phi Beta will gather for a luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mrs W Paul Engel's home 2237 Linden Drive SE. Members not contacted are urged to call the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority
W Paul Engel
Linden Drive
Mrs Nash Concludes Visit in Kansas City
Mrs Allen Nash of 2316 Country Club Parkway SE Cedar Rapids returns Tuesday evening after a week long visit in Kansas City with friends.
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Mrs. Nash
Kansas City
Cedar Rapids
Allen Nash
Country Club Parkway SE
Miss Palmer Seeks Ames Visit During Chemistry Study
Miss Mary Jeanne Palmer of 3536 Center Point Road NE travels to Ames to visit her brother John F Palmer and Mrs Palmer while Mr Palmer pursues a master's degree in chemistry at Iowa State College. She plans to attend Wei shea week activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jeanne Palmer
Center Point Road
John F Palmer
Palmer
Ames
Inowa State College
National League Voters General Session in Washington DC
The National League of Women Voters marks its 21st anniversary with sessions in Washington DC. Iowa delegates include Mrs C R Smith of Onslow state president and Mrs L Phelps of Grinnell retiring president now VP. Accredited visitors from Iowa include Mrs F D Strang and Mrs George Clarke of Grinnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National League of Women Voters
Washington, DC
Iowa
C. R Smith
Onslow
Monticello League
George Clarke
Grinnell
Grinnell League
Beta Sigma Phi Tea and Style Show at Roosevelt Hotel
The Sigma chapter hosted an evening tea and style show at the Roosevelt Hotel featuring clothes from Martins modeled by Mary Olson Marvel Whitcher Frances Buchanan Ann Pelace Wilma Woelik Margaret Watt and Ruth Bartling. More than 150 guests attended the event.
Narberts Attend Iowa Dental Convention. RoL Narbert Visits Moline
Dr W F Narbert and Dr RL Narbert of 2404 Grande Ave SE and 1959 Grande Ave SE returned Tuesday from Des Moines where they attended the Iowa State Dental series convention. Mire Ro L Narbert also returned Tuesday from Moline after visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W F Narbert
Grande Avenue SE
RL Narbert
Des Moines
Iowa State Dental Series
Narbert
Moline
Surprise Birthday Celebration for Mrs Louis Mann
Mrs Louis Mann of 1740 Thirteenth Street NW was honored at a surprise Tuesday afternoon party for her sixty fourth birthday at her home. Attendees included Mesdames Anna Probst Theresa King Arthur Ford Olga Henderson Emma Hanson Anita Kapecky Pauline Nelson Mabel Simon E H Carey Minnie Helmendahl Madeline Saling Elsie Mann Minnie Dostal Ruth Miller and Hartwood Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Mann
Thirteenth Street
Anna Probst
Theresa King
Arthur Ford
Olga Henderson
Emma Hanson
Anita Kapecky
Pauline Nelson
Mabel Simon
E. H Carey
Minnie Helmendahl
Madeline Saling
Elsie Mann
Minnie Dostal
John Kretschmar
Ruthi Miller
Hartwood
Cedar Rapids Boat Club Auxiliary Meeting Report
Monday evening meeting of the Cedar Rapids Boat Club auxiliary was hosted by Mrs Charles Sergeant of 222 Sixth Avenue SW. New member Mrs Lyman W Standard joined. Attendees included Mesdames Lottie Melichar David Rox William Radloff Henry Tietee George Shearer Jr Norman Scentt Dale Cornish George Aivellar Joseph Estes and Stand lard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sergeant
Sixth Avenue
Cedar Rapids Boat Club
Lyman W. Standard
Mesdames
Lottie Melichar
David Rox
William Radloff
Henry Tietee
George Shearer
Norman Scentt
Dale Cornish
George Aivellar
Joseph Estes
Standlard
Delma Bass and Dillon Gilmore wed in Bethany Missouri
Mr and Mrs George Bass of Lamont announce the marriage of their daughter Delma Bass of Cedar Rapids to Dillon Gilmore of Olin. The ceremony was May 3 at 11 am conducted by Rev Blomfield in Bethany Missouri. Mrs Gilmore teaches third grade in Arthur. Mr Gilmore sells tires for Allen Motor Co. They will reside at 1224 Second Avenue SE after Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bass
Lamont
Delma Bass
Cedar Rapids
Dillon Gilmore
Olin
Bethany
Blomfield
Gilmore
Arthur School
Allen Motor Company
Second Avenue SE
Miscelaneous Shower Honors Marian Rahe Bride Elect
Mrs JoJn Murray and Mrs A H Garrett hosted a misc shower Tuesday evening at 405 Twenty second Street NE for Marian Rahe bride elect of Henry Teahen. Guests embroidered tea towels then enjoyed luncheon at small colonial tables. attendees included C J Jensen T Lefebvre Tea hen L Polansky F Striesky M Hines A Morgan H Rahe Ed Smith Katherine Murray and Misses Elsie Dvorak Mary Jane Flaherts Rosemary Murray Judy Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JoJn Murray
A. H Garrett
Murray
Twenty-second Street
Marian Rahe
Henry Teahen
C J Jensen
T Lefebvre
Teahen
L Polansky
F Striesky
M Hines
A Morgan
Rahe
Ed Smith
Katherine Murray
Elsie Dvorak
Mary Jane Flaherts
Rosemary Murray
Judy Murray
Pythian Sisters Honor Chiefs at Cedar Rapids Dinner
Past chiefs entertained at the Commonwealth tea room Tuesday night honoring Mrs Alma Fosher Winterset grand chief and Marie Douglass Cedar Rapids district deputy. All grand officers attended and received gifts and corsages before the district meeting adjourned at the KP hall in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Commonwealth Tea Room
Alma Fosher
Winterset
Marie Douglass
Cedar Rapids
KP Hall
DAR Mayflower juniors host picnic dinner at Beatty home
The Junior Mayflower chapter of the DAR will hold a picnic dinner on Thursday at 6 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs C W Beatty located at 348 Garden Drive SE.
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C W Beatty
Garden Drive
Craemer Cooperative installs new officers at Elks club
The Craemer Cooperative club met Monday at the Elks club and installed officers Harold Kolar as president Edward Ilen as vice president Helen Hanley as secretary and Alma Vorel as treasurer They will take office next fall President Dean Miller was congratulated by N P Craemer for his work A humorous skit Days Are Like That followed dinner The Three W orchestra performed with a tap dance by Jack Cleator and songs by Doris McCann New members Nelle Steinbrenner Grace Millar Mary Scriven Dale Howard Naomi Wendrickson and Juanita Lorenzon were welcomed May baskets decorated tables led by Bernice Whitsel Ruth Denny and Lucille Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craemer Cooperative Club
Elks Club
Harold Kolar
Edward Ilen
Helen Hanley
Alma Vorel
Dean Miller
N P Craemer
Elsie Ritter
Hazel Dowden
Helen Snyder
Bernice Whitsel
Rose Bartunek
C W Radeke
LeRoy Slewitt
Jack Cleator
Doris McCann
Radeke
Nelle Steinbrenner
Grace Millar
Mary Scriven
Dale Howzard
Naomi Wendrickson
Juanita Lorenzon
Ruth Denny
Lucille Anderson
Louise Leibert circle elects officers in dessert luncheon
Mrs Robert M Chapman was elected president of the Louise Leibert circle of the Kings Daughters at a Tuesday dessert luncheon at E. R. Moen’s home. New officers include Mrs Moen as vice president and Mrs Arthur Glasier as secretary. The group donated 80 to Camp Good Health and will hold a May 20 president’s luncheon honoring Mrs Fred W. Niesz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M Chapman
Louise Leibert
King’s Daughters
E. R. Moen
Grande Avenue SE
Moen
Arthur Glasier
J. Killinger
David W. Lehti
Jennie McGowan
Henry E. Haegg
Linn County
Carlton Owen
Glasier
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Minnie Humble at Schulze Home
Mrs Minnie Humble was honored at a Monday birthday dinner hosted by her daughter Mrs L E Schulze at 636 Eighteenth Avenue SW. Eleven guests attended including Mr and Mrs George Ward and others. Carol and Beverly Humble sang a duet before guests moved to the Charles Davis home for Hawaii and West movies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Humble
L. E. Schulze
Eighteenth Avenue
George Ward
Eva Miller
Charles Cutter
C E Tremain
Mary E
Alma
Lenore
Carol
Beverly Humble
Schulze
Charles Davis
Hawaii
The
West
Past Counselors Club May Breakfast Honors the Flag
The Past Counselors Club of the ACT held a May breakfast Tuesday at 136 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE, hosted by Mrs. Howard Hahn with helpers Mrs. Minnie Roch and Mrs Agnes Clement. Members present included Mrs. W P Rohrbach and others. Mrs Clay spoke on the flag's uses and services, with a June meeting planned with Mrs. Berger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club
ACT
Auxilary
Howard Hahn
Twenty-fourth Street Drive
Minnie Roch
Agnes Clement
W P Rohrbach
F. Jesina, Workman
Clara Clay
Cleta Berger
Glenna Parker
Clay
Berger
Ella Hungerford Circle Plans Friday Dessert Luncheon
The Ella Hungerford circle of the King’s Daughters will meet Friday at 1 pm for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. J. Calkins at 143 Thirtieth Street Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Hungerford
the King’s Daughters
J. Calkins
Thirtieth Street Drive
We, The Women by Ruth Millet
Gazette Special Writer argues against male calls to confine women to home life. The piece notes that working women gain independence, contribute more financially, and support families, countering claims of selfishness with Utah survey data showing women as breadwinners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millet
Gazette
Women urged on defense program leadership in Cedar Rapids
Ruth Millett and Dr Fred Lowry, visiting Cedar Rapids, urged the administration to provide a place for women in the national defense program. Millett said women write daily seeking productive roles and suggested a strong woman leader like Mrs Franklin Roosevelt could spearhead the effort. The couple recently moved to Centerville from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Fred Lowry
Cedar Rapids
New York
Centerville
Miss Millett
Franklin Roosevelt
University of Iowa School of Journalism
Millett
Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy Dix
Lowry
University of Iowa
Women workers send most earnings to family in two surveys
The U S department of labor reports two surveys from Cleveland and Utah showing women workers mostly send earnings to support families rather than buy luxuries. In Cleveland 20 percent of daughters versus 15 percent of sons give all their earnings to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Women’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Cleveland
East Side W C U U Holds Mother's Day Meeting
The East Side W C U met at Mrs Guy C Rich home on Washington Ave SE with devotions by Mrs Hazel Compton. readings included Ruth and Naomi and a poem The School at Mothers Knee. Mrs Rich read Bailey tribute to mothers. The group discussed state activities and yearbook review. Next meeting June 3 at Daniels Park Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side
Daniels Park Presbyterian Church
Ida Mansfield circle members host luncheon for Red Cross work
Members of the Ida Mansfield circle of the King’s Daughters were luncheon guests Tuesday of Mrs. Hugh W White at 2310 Meadowbrook Drive SE and Mrs Fred H Kilnen joined them. The afternoon was spent in preparing sweaters for the Red Cross. The May 20 meeting will be with Mrs D M Hall at 2259 Meadowbrook Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mansfield
The
King’s Daughters
Hugh W White
Meadowbrook Drive
Fred H. Killen
Red Cross
D. M. Hall
Mrs Baldwin Recital Tonight at Her Home Studio
Mrs Bernice Baldwin presents the fifth piano recital this evening at 7 30 in her home studio 820 Seventeenth Street SE Program includes Williams Delp Thompson Beethoven Bach Brahms Paderewski Mozart and other pieces by local and visiting composers. Performers listed include Williams Thompson Nichtingale Leadow Haddy and Delibes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Baldwin
Seventeenth Street SE
Willams
Williams
Zoocoee Williams
Harp Thompson
Court Thompson the Tiresome Woodpecker
Thompson
Tommy Tucker
Harp Williams
Restless Brook Williams
Connie Riley
Gwynn
Jackie Bean
Thompson Nichtingale
The
Cuckoo
Thompson Moths
Thompson den Brounk
Clay Phillips
Delibes
Bob Weljda
Ajeny
Richard Haddy
Twenty Nine Attend P E O Meeting in Iowa City
Twenty nine members and a guest Mrs R J Stevenson of chapter HI Iowa City attended the dessert luncheon and meeting Tuesday of chapter IH P E O Mrs H Cutler was hostess at 1927 Ridgeway drive SE aided by Mrs C D Hed berg and Mrs Herbert Henderson The program included performances by the Coe college trio Kathleen Check Beulah Wessale and Betty Jean Stephenson and a clarinet solo by George Schultz accompanied by Miss Stephenson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Stevenson
Chapter HI
Iowa City
Chapter IH
P. E
Camp Fire Sponsors to Attend Local Meeting
Sponsors of Camp Fire groups from Anamosa Central City Marengo Marion Mount Vernon and Springville will be guests of the local sponsor association at the regular meeting Thursday morning at the First Presbyterian church. Kolaches and coffee will be served at 9 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Central City
Marengo
Marion
Mount Vernon
Springville
First Presbyterian Church
Kolaches
Mrs Hruby Hosts Dinner for Mr Hruby Birthday
Mrs William Hruby of 315 Fourteenth Avenue SE entertained a small group Monday evening honoring her husband on his twenty sixth birthday. Attending were Joseph Hruby Mrs Anna Dvorak Kenneth Alan Hruby and Judith Ann Hruby. A cake centered the table and Mrs Dvorak provided the gift while the guest of honor received presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hruby
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Mr. Hruby
Joseph Hruby
Anna Dvorak
Kenneth Alan Hruby
Judith Ann Hruby
Dvorak
Cyclettes elect officers mark first anniversary
The Cedar Rapids Cyclettes club met for its first anniversary at Rosemary Ritchie’s home on Third Street NW. Officers elected include President Virginia Smith, Vice President Crystal Lego, Secretary Mrs Roscoe Pilgrim, and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Local motorcycle club members attend Grinnell meeting
Mrs. Charles Gable and Betty Gorman with scribe Mrs. William Harman led refreshments at a joint event. Members of the men’s club chauffeured to Grinnell on Sunday for an American Motorcycle Association meeting followed by a wiener roast at the club grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gable
Betty Gorman
William Harman
Grinnell
American Motorcycle Association
Rock Island Woman's Club Hosts Spring Party at Y W C A
Members and families of the Rock Island Woman's club enjoyed a spring party Saturday evening at the Y W C A. Dancing and card games provided entertainment. Mrs. W. C. Gregory led arrangements with assistance from Mrs. John Giles Mrs. J. Parcell and Mrs. H. Hockman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Woman's Club
W. C. Gregory
John Giles
J. Parcell
H. Hockman
Lincoln Ladies Bowling League Annual Dinner Meeting
Forty members of the Lincoln Ladies Bowling League gathered for their annual dinner at the Elks club. Adeline Elliott and Ruth Hasek arranged table decorations. Leta Nezerka attended as honored guest. Jennie Lindquist led the business meeting with officers Alyce Phillips president Adeline Elliott vice president Rosaleen Mercer secretary Alma Womacka treasurer Agnes Buchan sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Ladies Bowling League
Elks Club
Adeline Elliott
Ruth Hasek
Leta Nezerka
Jennie Lindquist
Alyce Phillips
Rosaleen Mercer
Alma Womacka
Agnes Buchan
Kappa Delta Mothers Plan All Day Meeting in Sorority Rooms
The Kappa Delta Mothers club will hold an all day meeting in the sorority rooms at 1215 First Avenue East, starting Thursday at 10 a.m. A luncheon will be served at 1 p.m. Members should bring needlework supplies. Luncheon hostesses are Mrs. E. M. Soboda and Mrs. E. J. Buser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Delta Mothers’ Club
First Avenue E
E. M. Soboda
E. J. Buser
Tyler PTA Executive Meets Friday at 2 P.M.
The Tyler PTA executive committee will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at the school to discuss upcoming activities and program planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
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C C Kaldenberg
Ridgeway
Dave SE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Kuldenberg
E. B Hauser
Hubert R Norus
Hauser
Wildwood Drive
Betty Marshall
Lester
Caldwell Court
W A. Stoke
Reedsburg
Wis
F H Minshall
Dorothy Carr
Primrose Selden
Phoebe Jane Nemechk
Wil. Carr
James Dickinson
Donald Reid
Howard Lee
James Smith
Wodtkes
Gamma Phi Beta
Fdixie Cream Donut Shop
1St Ave
Sigma Chapter
Natiberts
Luke's
St Lukes
Montrose Hotel
Mildred Loveless
Edna Marchant
Clela Dugan
Double Four Club
Double Fou Bridge Club
Mary Anns Tea Room
Jack Patton
Roy Wright
Otto Slapnicka
Merrill Main
Chuck Anthony
Wesley Janda
Murrell Bruce
Dorothy Clauson
Mrs. Mann
Skinneys
IVER
Miss Marian Rate
Mayflower
Craemer Club
Mrs. Humble
Ella Stungerford
Mrs. Baldwin
Cyclettes
Rock Island Club
Lincoln Bowlers
Kappa Delta Mothers
American Institute of Laundering
Swerl
America
Eis Wannily
Fentcny
Waren
P.T.A. Meetings
Bishop
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