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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1941

Page

3

Luncheon Parties Honor Residents Leaving Soon

Luncheon parties honor residents who will move soon. Mrs Harry M Gage and Mrs T H Wright were guest honorees at Cedar Rapids gatherings, as others plan moves to Des Moines Dubuque and Tulsa. Several local hosts and bridge clubs hosted attendees and reflect impending departures for new homes and jobs.

Harry M Gage Gage St Charles Lindenwood College T H Wright Gr Dubuque RW Geimnart Trents-fi' Steet Cedar Rapids

Raymond Wernimonts Welcome House Guests

Mr and Mrs Raymond Wernimonts of 1720 First Avenue have overnight guests for a short visit from Davenport and other nearby areas.

Raymond Wernimonts Raymond Wernimont First Avenue David Toslor Davenport

Luncheon Assembly at Mr Diehl’s Home

A Three B club met Wednesday for a potluck luncheon at 721 Avenue NW hosted by Mr Donald Diehl. Attending were Mrs Frank Kouba Mrs Disrence Smith Mrs Ben Hazen John Schimmelpfenn Louise Van Pelt Henry Schlesselman and Clayton P Smith.

Donald Diehl H Avenue NW Frank Kouba Disrence Smith Ben Hazen John Schimmelpfenn Louise van Pelt Henry Schlesselman Clayton P Smith

Travelers Return Home From Distant Points

Mr and Mrs James Y Canfield return to Cedar Rapids after two months traveling the southwest and California. Laplaney drove over 9000 miles during the trip. The McQuistons attended the American College of Physicians meeting in Boston and Pittsburgh. Mrs R K Studdard returned from the twelfth Institute for Education by Radio in Columbus and joined the panel on children’s radio programs.

Cedar Rapids Southwest James Y Canfield Second Avenue SF Arena Utah California Laplaney J Stuart McQuiston Garden Dive SE Amerian College of Physicians Boston

Mrs Lakner Hosts Timmy’s Third Birthday Tea

Friday afternoon at her home north of Manion Mrs EF W Lakner celebrated her son Timmy’s third birthday. Guests included Patty Ann Hughes Sharon Quinn Cynthia Hughes Jimmy Olerwh Kenneth Quinn Judy Lynn Steven Peasy Olet ch and Terri Lackner as the children played while their mothers enjoyed a tea party.

Manion EF W Lakner Timmy Patty Ann Hughes Sharon Quinn Cynthia Hughes Jimmy Olerwh Kenneth Quinn Judy Lynn Steven Peasy Oletch Terri Lackner

Portland woman visits three months with Sommerhauser kin

Mrs Edward H Wnremeyer of Portland Oregon arrived Thursday morning to view for three months with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Louis P Sommerhauser at 1809 Fifth avenue SE Portland Ore etc.

Edward H Wnremeyer Portland Ore Louis P Sommerhauser Fifth Avenue SE

Scrhblers Club Tea Hosted by Mrs Hoyt at Park Terrace

Hostess Mrs E C Hoyt entertained 15 Scrhblers club members at her home on Park terrace SE in the afternoon with tea.

E C Hoyt Park Terrace SE Scrhblers Club

Bosses Breakfast marks Cedar Rapids Women’s Club event

Mrs Bess Gearhart Morrison of Lincoln Nebraska addressed T4 members and guests at the Cedar Rapids Credit Women’s Breakfast Club third annual Bosses Breakfast at the Montrose hotel. She spoke on friendship childhood Nebraska and world affairs welcomed by Mrs Tnez Fisher and introduced by Cora Hampton. Spring bouquets brightened the Crystal room. Mrs Walter Dunahugh and Mrs Carl Conrad hosted Bluff View Aid luncheon guests. A cake by Mr M C Springer honored Theresa King on her seventy third birthday.

Bess Gearhart Morrison Lincoln Neb Keith Vawter Cedar Rapids Credit Womens Montrose Hotel Morrison Nebraska Tnez Fisher Cora Hampton Walter Dunahugh Carl Conrad Bluff View Aid Society M C Springer Theresa King Henner Ant

Kinney May Engagement Set for June Seventeenth

Mr and Mrs Dan J Kinney announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia to John P May of Schenectady NY son of Mr and Mrs Herman May The couple will wed on June 17 at St Patrick s church The bride elect’s mother hosted a dessert bridge party for 29 guests The couple’s background includes Virginia a St Patrick s School graduate who works for Woolworth and John P May a St Patrick s graduate with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Iowa and now with General Electric in Schenectady He is a member of Theta Tau Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi.

Dan J Kinney E Avenue NW Virginia John P May Schenectads Herman May F Avenue NW St Patricks Church Marie Sand Vivian Danberg Arnie Radeke Mise May Miss Kinney St Patricks School Woolworth Company St Patriks University of Iowa Theta Tau Fraternity Pi Tatu Sigma Tau Beta Pi General Electric Company Schenectady

Ambassador circle members meet for dessert luncheon

Kings Daughters Ambassador circle met Wednesday with Mrs John F Byrne hosting at 202 Forest Drive SE. Mrs Kenneth Brown led devotions and Mrs John Stearns directed Bible study. All officers were reelected. The next meeting will be a picnic. Members sewed for the Red Cross Wednesday.

Ambassador Circle of the Kings Daughters John F Byrne Forest Drive Kenneth Brown John Stearns Red Cross

Bridal Dinner for Miss Clark and Mr Hanna Planned

On the eve of their wedding Miss Elizabeth Clark and Edward R Hanna will be honored at a bridal dinner hosted Friday evening by Mr and Mrs Carl F Jordan at 2121 Linden Drive SE. The ceremony occurs Saturday at Mrs Atherton B Clark’s home. Dinner at 7 30 will seat twelve with white lace and iris decor and candles lighting the table. guests include Mrs Benjamin M Stephens of Akron Ohio and Mrs Robert B Irons Jr of Rochester Minn.

Elizabeth Clark Edward R Hanna Hanna Carl F Jordan Linden Drive Atherton B Clark Jordan Benjamin M . Stephens Akron Ohio Robert B. Irons Jr Rochester Minn Kenneth Bastian Davenport

St Margarets Immaculate Conception Art Exhibit Teas

St Margarets circle entertains at the second annual art exhibit and tea at Mount Mercy college with displays from Loras Dubuque St Ambrose Davenport and Mount Mercy. A Mount Mercy High School Orchestra Mars Hea les Schubert Song club and several named artists perform while tea is served by a committee headlined by Mrs Cashman and Mrs Owen.

St Margarets Immecuate Conception Church Mount Mercy College Loras College Dubuque St Ambrose College Davenport Mount Mercy High School Mars Heales Schubert Song Club Lavonne Kirk Jean Neary Jeanne Andele Margaret Kane Betty Lee Bathen Margaret Mary Gase To

Pythian Sisters Hold 5th District Conclave

About 169 Pythian Sisters from district five gathered at KP hall on Tuesday evening for the district conclave. Grand officers and staff took part with Alma Fosher of Winterset presiding, Adeline Feller and Grace Fox initiated, and a full slate of officers and degree staff assisting.

Pythian Sisters KP Hall Mary Kirkpatrick Ruth Reid F. D Sheppard Alma Fosher Winterset Adeline Feller Anamosa Grace Fox Cherokee Edna Cook Beatrire Redief Ruth Kent Reid Myrtle Waverka Alice Mae Fisher Jerene Minehart

Community certificates awarded to multiple residents

A list of efficiency certificates was presented to a large group of residents including Evelyn Myers Florence Kadera Elizabeth Remington Gail Stahl Genevieve James Pearl Miller Matr ielle Ella Peterson Leola Palmer Gladys Ashton Helen Kemper Della Monse Evelyn Newman Ruth Miller from Center Point and others. The event featured refreshments served by Mrs Kirkpatrick and her committee. Temples represented included Anamosa Brooklyn Belle Plaine Center Point Cedar Rapids Dysart Martelle Mount Vernon North English Van Horne Ottumwa Eldridge Winterset and Monroe.

Evelyn Myers Florence Kadera Elizabeth Remington Gail Stahl Genevieve James Pearl Miller Matrielle Ella Peterson Leola Palmer Gladys Ashton Helen Kemper Della Monse Evelyn Newman Ruth Miller Center Point Kirkpatrick Effie Ellenberger Ruth Kent Reid Waverka Allie Mae Fisher Cedar Rapids Charlotte Fair Anamosa Brooklyn Belle Plaine Dysart Martelle Mount Vernon North English van Horne Ottumwa Eldridge Winterset Monroe

Raymond Klasses Attend Veishea Program

Mr and Mrs Raymond N Klass visit Town State College Ames with daughter Rosanne to attend the Veishea program and visit their son Philip.

Raymond Klasses Veishea Raymond N Klass Bever Avenue Rosanne Town State College Ames Philip

West Highlands circle hosts breakfast at Thomas Park

The Kings Daughters group met for a picnic breakfast Wednesday at Thomas Park. The next meeting is set for May 15 at the home of Mrs Otis Chadima 1511 B Avenue NW.

West Highlands Circle of the Kings Daughters Thomas Park Adk Otis Chadima B Avenue NW

IT H N circle of the King's Daughters elects officers

Mrs Ray Karlan attended a dessert luncheon at the Bungalow of the Light Company hosted by Mrs T C Baker. The IT H N circle elected Mrs Muriel Mueller as president with Mrs Harrs Hamer as first vice president, Mrs R J Beatty as secretary, and Mrs R E Haig as treasurer.

Ray Karlan King’s Daughters the Light Company T C Baker D Avenue NE Muriel Mueller Harrs Hamer R. J Beatty R E. Haig

Local club notes and officers with service honors

Mrs. Baker and Miss Lena Inskeep led duties in a meeting with representatives including Dr. Jen nie McCowen and Mrs. Peremsky. Mrs. Bertram P Puckett presided at the business session while devotions were led by Mrs. A C Burnell. Mrs. W L Doherty reported on the rummage sale and Mrs. Henry E Haegg admitted Miss Florence Narber.

Baker Lena Inskeep Jennie McCowen C . Peremsky Eugene Wasta Bertram P Puckett

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