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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1940

Page

2

Honor Miss Hauser At Buffet Supper Party

Engagement of Miss Wilfreda Hauser to Robert R Norris announced by Miss Hauser’s parents. Mrs L L Dolson and Mrs Glenn W Beneke hosted a buffet supper and shower at the Dolson home with red and yellow floral decorations. Attending were numerous relatives and friends including Jeanne Curry, Dorothy Carr, Naomi Hauser, and others.

Miss Hauser Robert R Norris Hauser E . Hauser L. L. Dolson Meadowbrook Drive Glenn W. Beneke Panora Dorothea Dolson Dolson Wilfreda Hauser Moss Hauser Jeanne Bonnie Curry Dorothy Carr Naomi May Hauser Cora Hampton Jeanette Focht Betty Mehegan Phoebe Jane Nemecek Rachel Austin Pauline Fredericson Zoe Burge Betty Knox Betty Minshall Marie Dolson Foss Stitzel Marion

Ashley DAR names new officers at luncheon

The junior committee of Ashley chapter DAR held a luncheon at Mrs. Howard G Britton’s home on Thirty third Street NE. Mrs R M McCullough was named chairman, Mrs Leonard Porter vice president, Miss Maxine Beeres secretary, and Mrs AW Kyndberg treasurer.

Ashley D AR Howard G Britton Thirtythird Street R M McCullougsh Leonard Porter Maxine Beeres AW. Kyndberg

Mrs Hunting Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs R. D. Hunting entertained twelve members of her bridge club at luncheon at her home located at 2800 First Avenue East.

R. D. Hunting First Avenue E

Local Theta alumnae visit Iowa City for tea

A delegation of Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae were hosted for tea at the Iowa City chapter house on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs Clarke Van Meter Mrs Russell Hess Mrs Sam Heigh Mrs H Eldon Olerich Mrs David M Elderkin Mrs Carl Bo Myers and Miss Anna Sackett.

Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Iowa City Clarke van Meter Russell Hess Sam Heigh H. Eldon Olerich David M. Elderkin Carl Bo Myers Anna Sackett

Killians Move to Linden Drive SE Home

Mr and Mrs Richard E Killian moved Saturday to their new home at 2329 Linden Drive SE. Their former address was 2035 Blake Boulevard SE. Mrs A T Pleune hosted a Tuesday luncheon at 1 o'clock honoring Mrs George Tracy of Detroit who is visiting. Other guests were Mrs Tracy's mother and sister Mrs A N Walter and Mrs L S May.

Richard E. Killian Linden Drive Blake Boulevard A T Pleune Bever Avenue SE George Tracy Detroit Tracy A. N. Walter L, S May

Camp Fire Girls Host Mother and Daughter Event at Westminster

Westminster church Camp Fire girls held a mother and daughter afternoon in the church parlors with pianists Wilaura Skein Barbara Carruthers Marilyn Thoman and Billie Dawn Hughes. Marilyn Moats played flute and a violin quartet featured Jane Bettle Fiona Kennedy Janet Sullivan and Joan Woodford. Candle lighting included Harriet Dauchy Georgianne Wagener Donna Miller and Barbara McFadden. The program closed with the Camp Fire hymn as roses were presented to mothers. Thirty five attended.

Camp Fire Girls Westminster Church Wilaura Skein Barbara Carruthers Marilyn Thoman Billie Dawn Hughes Marilyn Moats Jane Bettle Fiona Kennedy Janet Sullivan Joan Woodford Harriet Dauchy Georgianne Wagener Donna Miller Barbara McFadden

Camp Fire group stays weekend at Camp Huaga

Okcanyaki Camp Fire members spent the weekend at Camp Huaga building fires and preparing meals. Group members included Norma Jean Bedell Mary Curry Jacqueline Glasier Geraldine Harrington Jeanne Hollands Beverly Larson Lelia Mueller Jean Quinn Marilyn Rudin Ruth Ann Stucker with assistant guardians Betty Jane Peck and Annabel Hershey. Guests were Mrs. M Mueller and Alberta.

Okcanyaki Camp Huaga Norma Jean Bedell Mary Curry Jacqueline Glasier Geraldine Harrington Jeanne Hollands Beverly Larson Lelia Mueller Jean Quinn Marilyn Rudin Ruth Ann Stucker Betty Jane Peck Annabel Hershey M. Mueller Alberta

Local club gathers for prize night with multiple winners

Mildred Phillips hosted the 500 club at 601 Cobban court SE on Thursday with prizes awarded to Seleas Omar Myrtle Shelton and Mary Lee. Attendees included Clara Mayne Leona Bellon Frances Steckman Ellen Norris Zella Larson Dorothy Miller Dorothy Burch Opal Preston and Loretta McAndree. The next meeting is set for May 16 at the McAndree home 1015 Tenth street SW.

Mildred Phillips Cobbancourt SE Seleas Omar Myrtle Shelton Mary Lee Clara Mayne Leona Bellon Frances Steckman Ellen Norris Zella Larson Dorothy Miller Dorothy Burch Opal Preston Loretta McAndree McAndree Tenth Street

Mrs Naibert Addresses Kiwanis Ladies Luncheon

Mrs. Richard Naibert spoke at the Kiwanis Ladies club luncheon at the Elks club. Twenty four members attended as she discussed her work in France and daily French customs.

Richard Naibert Kiwanis Ladies Club Elks Club Naibert France

Local Folk Attend Reserve Officers State Convention

Cedar Rapids residents joined the Reserve Officers state convention over the weekend. Notable visitors included Captains Klinge Partland and Partland plus Capt. Harold A. Lockhart and family guests of relatives. Maj John T Wurster and Lieut. Carl Dueser were among attendees at the conclave in Council Bluffs.

Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Soephus W Klinge Seventh Street Cedar Rapidians Jf H Lockhart John T Wurster B Avenue NE Carl Dueser Oakland Road NE

Coquillette couple back from east trip with interviews

Mr and Mrs S E Coquillette of 540 Knollwood drive SE returned from travels through the east. They attended the American Bankers association meeting in Hot Springs Virginia and visited their son James Coquillette a Princeton University student. They also spent time in New York City and East Orange New Jersey.

S E Coquillette Knollwood Drive East American Bankers Association Hot Springs James Coquillette Princeton University New York City East Orange N. J

Arriving Thursday for Wisconsin sister visit

Arriving Thursday morning Mrs Oscar Fease of Adams Wisconsin will visit her sister Mrs Ralph E Walker and Mr Walker at Park Avenue SE for a week.

Oscar Fease Adams, Wis Ralph E. Walker Walker Park Avenue SE

Mrs Phelps Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Club Members

Mrs Frank L Phelps hosted a Wednesday luncheon and an afternoon of bridge at her home 341 Twenty-second Street NE for eight members of her club.

Frank L Phelps Twenty-second Street

Beta Sigma Phi installs Lambda chapter officers

Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi installed officers Monday night at the Roosevelt hotel. New officers are Margaret Gould president Ardyce Hansen vice president Mrs Carl W Nelson secretary Mrs Florence Zimmer recording secretary and Katherine Fry treasurer. Mrs Dwight Krumholtz led the educational program on public speaking with Ardyce Hansen and Mrs Lester Stow. Retiring president Kathryn Marshall received a gift. Plans were made to attend the state convention in Council Bluffs May 18 and 19.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Roosevelt Hotel Margaret Gould Ardyce Hansen Carl W. Nelson Florence Zimmer Katherine Fry Dwight Krumholtz Lester Stow Kathryn Marshall Council Bluffs

Surprise birthday party honors Mrs Elmer Olson

A group of friends gathered Sunday evening at 370 Eighth Avenue SW to surprise Mrs Elmer Olson for her birthday. Five hundred was played and she received a gift with Mr Olson and several couples in attendance including Mr and Mrs John Dill Mr and Mrs Ronald Page Mr and Mrs Hubert Ehl Mr and Mrs Robert Thompson Mr and Mrs Ellery Whitmer Mr and Mrs Arnold Maeder Esther and Mr and Mrs James Dale and Carole.

Elmer Olson Eighth Avenue SW Olson John Dill Ronald Page Hubert Ehl Robert Thompson Ellery Whitmer Arnold Maeder Esther James Dale Carole

East Side WCTU May Meeting Promotes Peace and Dry Candidates

The East Side Woman's Christian Temperance Union held a May meeting at Westminster church parlors welcome by Mrs E Winslow Brown and Mrs James Killian. Members were urged to vote in the primary for dry candidates. The theme was Peace with Bible devotions. Miss Ruth Otto reviewed How to Keep America Out of War by Kirby Page. Greetings from county president Miss Elda Kemp of Marion were read.

East Side WCTU Westminster Church E Winslow Brown James Killian Ruth Otto Kirby Page America Elda Kemp Marion

Quote from Aunt Het on Joe and deduction of mistreatment

A reader quotes Aunt Het criticizing a woman who treated Joe poorly. Het says Joe remained forgiving and patient, nearly inviting continued ill treatment. The remark frames Joe as meek and long suffering in the confrontation.

Guardians Of Camp Fire Entertain At Mothers Tea

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire guardians hosted a mothers tea at Westminster Presbyterian church with Mrs V Wood president as guest. Miss Jane Garwood invited attendees to Camp Huaga picnics. Dorothy Canfield outlined summer Camp Fire activities.

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Guardians’ Association Westminster Presbyterian Church V. Wood Jane Garwood Camp Huaga Dorothy Canfield al Mason Amos Scott M R Warren Guy Hershey Wilson C. Fernow Miss Garwood Arthur Norman O. E. Long Henry Like Beals S E Temple R B Moore A Crane W. C Forsberg. Wood P H Brown F Bukacek M. F. Hurley Ocie Trimble J E. Denton Ruth Carberry Mason A L. Hinton Harold Scott Marvin R. Bishop W T Hughes Clifford Lawrence G. V. Borschel van Vechten Shaffer W C. Tenney Miss Marvel Foster W. R Dock C. T. Bachmann W. N. McPherson Carl Stookey J. R Jennison E W Zvacek W V. Burger G. FE. Buck S. B. Brown M. Ard R.C White V L. Hall F. Chamipar J W. Bradley L. W. Mrstik R. C Long F. Richardson Harold Smith E D, Holvenstot O. Washburn T. Dill R A Holm~ Quest Wilson C Fernow D A, Atkinson L. P. Boudreaux L. W. Dooley Garwood and Canfield

Minerv a D olphians elect new officers at YWCA

Mrs. Harry Johnson was elected president of the Minerva Delphians Monday at the YWCA. New officers include Mrs. Fred Bokerney as vice president and Mrs. E Heuer as secretary treasurer. Advisory board members are Mrs. A E Binen Mrs. S C Stookey and Mrs. A F Sander. Mrs J W Barnett was chosen as a delegate to the state convention in Des Moines on May 23. Members studied drama as a reflector of social concepts.

Harry Johnson Minerva Delphians Y W.C Fred Bokerney E. Heuer A. E Binen S C. Stookey A. F. Sander JW. Barnett Des Moines

John Hasek Joins PI Kappa Alpha at Town State College

John Hasek, son of Mrs. Milton T Hasek, was initiated into the PI Kappa Alpha social fraternity at Town State College where he is a sophomore engineering student. He belongs to the advanced military engineers unit and is a Roosevelt High School graduate.

John Hasek Milton T Hasek PI Kappa Alpha Town State College Advanced Military Engineers Roosevelt High School

Mount Mercy Alumnae Host Mother Daughter Tea

Mount Mercy alumnae association members treated their mothers and faculty sisters to a Sunday afternoon tea. Silver and white decor graced the tables while Geraldine Rabe Mrs Regis Day Edina Donohue and Mary Nick Olsen presided at the tea table. The arrangements committee included Charlotte Hubbard Delores Fagan Mrs Robert Nelson Mrs A L Nase Helen Hanley and Elizabeth Dearborn.

Mount Mercy Alumnae Association Geraldine Rabe Regis Day Edina Donohue Mary Nick Olsen Charlotte Hubbard Delores Fagan Robert Nelson A. Lb. Nase Helen Hanley Elizabeth Dearborn

O Riely Hosts Cedar Rapids Tennis Members

Forty five members of the Cedar Rapids Tennis Association were entertained at a buffet supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. W. O Rieley at their Blake boulevard home. A tennis film was shown and explained by R A Duthbert, with a brief address by Gordon Fennell on the association’s history and growth. President Henry Gundling led a short business meeting and a ping pong session followed.

Cedar Rapids Tennis Association M. W O'Rieley Blake Boulevard O'Ricley R. A. Duthbert Gordon Fennell Tennis Association Cedar Rapids Pingpong Henry Gundling

Maxine Maxson Elected YWCA Business Girls Leader

Maxine Maxson was elected president of the Business Girls League at the YWCA association building on Monday night. Pauline Ford became vice president with Iris Crosley secretary and Mary Kay House treasurer. Donna Kelly was elected inter-club delegate and Nancy Gibbons coordinated the program. Mrs. Sucrette Crank spoke on Problems Industrial Girls Face, with Beulah Harrison reading and songs by DeFoy Clark and Felice Cortez. Billy Kutchera and Miss Kelly reported on the national YWCA convention in Atlantic City. Next meeting set for May 20.

Maxine Maxson Business Girls’ League Association Pauline Ford Iris Crosley Mary Kay House Donna Kelly Nancy Gibbons Sucrette Crank Beulah Harrison DeFoy Clark Felice Cortez Billy Kutchera Miss Kelly Atlantic City

Miss Murray Hosts Helen Schumacher Shower

Miss Katherine Murray entertained at a recipe shower for bride elect Helen Schumacher at 902 First Avenue West. Attendees included schoolmates and guests Rosemary Schumacher and Rosemary Murray. The wedding to Joseph F Morgan is planned for this month.

Katherine Murray First Avenue W Helen Schumacher Joseph F Morgan Fbileen Joyce Katherine Hanson Betty Burk Velma Minor Beatrice Birkey Rita Ferreter Imelda Morgan Frances Driscoll Margaret Ann Conners Margaret O’hare Rosemary Schumacher Rosemary Murray

S D C Club Plans Steak Fry Thursday

A steak fry Thursday night was planned by the S D C club at their meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Eunice Boyle, 1556 Washington avenue SE. Members attending included Misses Mary Elizabeth Hiegel Mary Margaret Strathmann Betty Jo Fitzgerald Barbara Ryan Jeanne Phillips Jean Norberg Mildred Johnson and Bernice Svo boda. The next meeting will be at Miss Hiegel's home 2502 A avenue NE.

Tea Sponsored by Jane Boyd Women

The Jane Boyd Community House women’s clubs sponsor a neighborhood tea Thursday at 2 p m. Mrs C J Bready will be guest speaker sharing experiences in Europe last summer just before the war started.

Jane Boyd Community House C. J. Bready Europe

Kappa Delta Mothers Meet at Campbell Residence

Kappa Delta Mothers club gathers with Mrs. R E Campbell at 2622 Country Club Parkway SE for a 10 am business meeting on Thursday. A picnic luncheon is planned at 1 pm.

Kappa Delta Mothers’ Club R. E. Campbell Country Club Parkway SE

Watts to Visit Patricia Barry for Colorado Weekend

Miss Mary Jane Watts, Iowa State College junior and daughter of J H Watts, will visit Miss Patricia Barry of Denver at the Chi Omega house on the University of Colorado campus in Boulder. Watts will attend the Chi Omega spring formal at Wellshire Country Club and a Mortar Board sunrise breakfast dance, with trips to Estes Park before returning to Iowa.

Mary Jane Watts Iowa State College J. H Watts Nineteenth Street Boulder Calo Patricia Barry Chi Omega House University of Colorado Miss Barry Donald S. Barry Fourth Avenue SE Estes Park Iowa

Mrs Ross Hosts Chapter FO of P E O

Mrs Harold J Ross entertained Chapter FO of P E O at luncheon on Tuesday afternoon at 333 Forest Drive SE. Assisting were Mesdames B Harrington Marvin R Selden and Arthur Biddinger. The program included a report on Cottey College and the loan fund provided by Mrs Owen T Barry.

Harold J. Ross Forest Drive Chapter FO

Wellman Couple Wed in Hannibal Ceremony

Miss Mildred Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs George Foster Wellman and A C Jadrnicek son of Mrs Henry Urban 258 Nineteenth Street SW were married August 5 1939 in Hannibal Missouri. The bride a former recreation director at Daniels playground and Wellman High School graduate taught rural schools six years. The couple resides in Cedar Rapids.

Mildred Foster George Foster Wellman A. C. Jadrnicek Henry Urban Nineteenth Street Jesse Potsander Bud Durian Hannibal Pratt Jadrnicek Daniels Playground Wellman High School Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls Sears Roebuck Company Cedar Rapids

Picnic supper and hay ride for Legion Juniors event

American Legion auxiliary Juniors met at the Memorial building for a picnic supper and hay rack ride. Attendees included Lillian Hanzlik Rita Vesely Nadine Mitralsky Lillian Stodola Mary Lou Schwandt Ruth Irma Kubik Barbara Steele Shirley June Drew and guests Janis Swab Pauline Proksa Lois McLain Dorothy Kubias Darlene Bartunek Frances Starman Edith Misar.

American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building Lillian Hanzlik Rita Vesely Nadine Mitralsky Lillian Stodola Mary Lou Schwandt Ruth Irma Kubik Barbara Steele Shirley June Drew Janis Swab Pauline Proksa Lois McLain Dorothy Kubias Darlene Bartunek Frances Starman Edith Misar

Post-Nuptial Boat Club Party Held For Mrs Brown

Mrs Harold Hess hosted a Boat club auxiliary meeting and post nuptial shower for Mrs William Brown the former Norma Mueller at 407 Dunreath drive NE Monday. Members present included Mesdames Lottie Melichar George Mueller Matthew Miller David Ross Harold Ammons Norman Scott Bud Olson Glen Pittenger Dale Cornish Sammy Carr and the honoree.

Harold Hess Dunreath Drive Cedar Rapids Boat Club William Brown Norma Mueller Lottie Melichar George Mueller Matthew Miller David Ross Harold Ammons Norman Scott Bud Olson Glen Pittenger Dale Cornish Sammy Carr

Birthday Surprise for Theresa King at Carroll A. Sweet Home

Theresa King celebrated her 72nd birthday with a surprise party at Carroll A. Sweet Home, 412 Sixteenth Street NE. Family members including John King and several King relatives attended, and games Pinochle and 500 were played with two birthday cakes as refreshments.

Theresa King Oakland Road Carroll A. Sweet Home Sixteenth Street John King Jude Fedderson Clinton William King Billy, Curtis Helen Frances Edward Frank King

Local families listed in Burlington notices

and Mrs Walter Fox and their baby Charles Burianek and his daughter Elizabeth, Mr and Mrs Elmer Blair and their baby, Mr and Mrs Sweet and their son Craig and Dorothy O'Donnell of Burlington.

Walter Fox Charles Burianek Elizabeth Elmer Blair Mrs. Sweet Craig Dorothy O'Donnell Burlington

Her Alienated Affections Presented by Praha Rebekah Lodge

Members of the Praha Rebekah lodge performed Her Alienated Affections Monday evening for the Home Rebekah lodge in Hasek hall. Participants included Laura Horsky Lenore Messa Libbie Fiesler Henrietta Seabrooke Bess Dytrt Mayme Kroulik Stella Marek Lenora Schuknecht Elma Johnson Emma Jadrnicek Alice Blahnik Lillian Heral Laura Hach Sadie Vlach Otilla Norberg Agnes Hach Irene Poula Ella Sedenka Bess Novatny Lucille Filipy Olga Chramosta and Marie Novak.

Praha Rebekah Rebekah Lodge Hasek Hall Laura Horsky Lenore Messa Libbie Fiesler Henrietta Seabrooke Bess Dytrt Mayme Kroulik Stella Marek Lenora Schuknecht Elma Johnson Emma Jadrnicek Alice Blahnik Lillian Heral Laura Hach Sadie Vlach Otilla Norberg Agnes Hach Irene Poula Ella Sedenka Bess Novatny Lucille Filipy Olga Chramosta Marie Novak

Stream Line Debs Hostest Plans Wiener Roast

Doris Doherty hosted the Stream Line Debs at 1608 D Avenue NE Monday evening. Plans were made for a Wiener roast Thursday at Shaver Park after the business meeting 500 was played.

Doris Doherty D Avenue Stream Line Shaver Park

Linn county sets up three road surfacing districts

The Linn county supervisors approved three new road surfacing districts as part of the 1940 accelerated program. District No. 137 covers 0.390 miles northwest from Highway 261 to Franklin and Bertram townships, District No. 138 spans 3.3 miles north from Highway 30 with a connecting link, and District No. 140 runs 16 miles from Cedar Rapids south toward the trunk road. Hearings set for May 28 at 2 p.m. for districts 148 and 149.

Linn County Franklin and Bertram Townships Franklin Linn Principal Junction Cedar Rapids College Township W H. Behrens Fairfax Township Fairfax Coggan Boulder Township

Behrens Petitions for Four Surfacing Districts Approved

Behrens petitions drive four surfacing districts in College Monroe Otter Creek and Brown townships. Routes include three miles west from Highway 218 near Western and 1.25 miles from Lafayette to Otter Creek. A 3.61 mile link from Viola to Springville-Whittier road connects districts.

College Township Western Blair's Ferry Monroe Township Lafayette Otter Creek Township Brown Township Viola Springville-Whittier State Highway Commission E. B Spencer Construction Company Waterloo Walker Highway Commission Amos Melberg Cedar Rapids L. Peterson Perry Jayne Boulder Township Marion City Limits

Harvester President Denies Plant Union Charge

S G McAllister president of International Harvester issued a denial of an NLRB intermediate report accusing the company of fostering company unions at six plants.

Chicago G. McAllister International Harvester Company NLRB

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Mrs. RD Hunting Richard Killians Mrs. Pleune Westminster Camp Fire Okcanyaki Camp Fire Mrs. Phillips Kiwanis Dolly Second Ave E. Coquillettes Mrs. Fease Frank Phelps Mrs. Olson Joe Guardians of Camp Rire Mrs. Johnson Edna Kathryn Dieman Immaculate Conception Auditorium M. W. O’rieleys Miss Maxson Miss Murray S D. C Jane Boyd Kappa Delta Mothers Mrs. Ross Foster-Jadrnicek American Legion JR Boat Club Mrs. King Neumode Hosiery Store Second Street Secedar Rapids Rebekah Lydia Pinkhams Pinkham’s Arcold American Institute of Laundering of Beauty Earth Annd Afl Heath Owen_ Eve ATI St. SE Ireena IAN Shops of Values
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