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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1941

Page

10

Cedar Rapids Folk Return From Travels

Cedar Rapids travelers return home after trips by motor and train to the north south and west. Harold R. Trewin and his family conclude a three week southern motor tour. Martha Trewin greets them from Washington. Other returns include Fred C. Fisher Jr and family from a Baraboo visit, D W Warren from Madison, Mrs J S Hall from Los Angeles, and G M Wooltke with a cottage weekend in Charles City and Clear Lake. The DeCastellos end a six month Pasadena vacation en route through Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon.

Haring Cedar Rapids Harold R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE Martha Trewin Washington Fred C. Fisher First Avenue E Fred D. W. Warren Warrenwood Carroll Drive Madison Wis South William S. Cadow Roosevelt Hotel Billie Seventeenth Street Anna Marie Pasadena Zion National Park Bryce Canyon

PEO Chapter Meets at Cottage Grove Home

Mrs John W Miller hosts chapter FO PEO on Tuesday at 2 p m assisted by Mrs Carl G Helming and Mrs Errol Miller. Mrs Devere N Smith will report on the state PEO convention held last week at Mason City.

John W. Miller Cottage Grove Avenue Carl G. Helming Errol Miller Devere N. Smith Mason City

Mrs Fritz to Visit Denver Friends for Short Stay

Mrs. William Fritz of Denver arrives Monday evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. Edward Breen at 2523 E Avenue NE for a few days.

William Fritz Denver Colo Edward Breen E Avenue

Coe Soprano In Recital Tonight

Miss Margaret Hindee will present a senior recital at Coe college chapel Monday at 8 30 p m accompanied by Frank Bates Cedar Rapids. Hindee studies soprano with Paul S Ray and sings with the cocapella choir and madrigal singers. She is active in Y W C A Coedan Dorian and First Baptist Church solos and invites the public.

Margaret Hindee W. T. Hindee West Liberty Coe College Paul S. Ray Miss Hindee Frank Bates Cedar Rapids Coc Madrigal Singers First Baptist Church Coedan Dorian

Wilson High Holds Last Dance of the Season

Wilson high school students held their final dance of the year in the gym from 8 to 11 p.m. A Maypole theme with pastel streamers and bridal wreath baskets filled the room. Chaperons were Mr. and Mrs. Kreutner and Mr. Wessale. committee chairs Huba cek Havlik Andresen Snyder. sponsors Miss Porter Mills Hart.

Marilyn Snyder Miss Dee Porter Stephen A. Mills Randall C. Hart

Bride-to-be Miss Kulhavy honored at linen shower

Miss Alice Kulhavy, soon to wed Arnold Brammer on May 25, attended as honored guest while Miss Catherine Timm and Mrs. Robert Fosnacht hosted at 1021 First Avenue West. Miss Ada Detlefsen and Miss Margaret Brammer won the whist prizes as twelve guests joined the event.

Alice Kulhavy Arnold Brammer Catherine Timm Robert Fosnacht First Avenue Ada Detlefsen Margaret Brammer

Malta Kensi Co. E S Meeting Set Thursday

Members of Malta Kensi Co. E S will meet Thursday at 2 15 p m at the home of Mrs. Thomas F Suchomel 2319 Ridgeway Drive SE.

Malta Kensi Co. E. S Thomas F. Suchomel Ridgeway Drive

Jolly 16 Club Meets Friday at Eliza Wilson’s Home

Mrs Eliza Wilson hosts members of the Jolly 16 club Friday at 2 p m at 811 L street SW for a social gathering.

Eliza Wilson L Street Jolly 16 Club

Price and Smith to Wed in Cedar Rapids

Charlies Franklin Price announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of Mabelle Price of Cedar Rapids to Arling Eugene Smith of Des Moines. The wedding is planned for June 7 at an evening ceremony. A personal shower and coffee honored Miss Price at a Cedar Rapids home with several friends in attendance.

Charlies Franklin Price Fourteenth Street Marion Mabelle Price Cedar Rapids Arling Eugene Smith Des Moines Ralph Field Smith Sixth Avenue

Saron Ann Milner Celebrates 10th Birthday Party

Saron Ann Milner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Milner of 405 Twenty-third Street NE, marked her tenth birthday with a theater party Saturday afternoon. Guests included Nancy Jensen, Jane Johnson, Joan Trowbridge, Lois Jean Safely, Joan Lichtenstein, Yvonne Umphrey, Jacqueline Simpson, Jean Ironsides, Mary Ellen Martin, Sally Bailey, Karen Koffron, and Ellen Kaupke.

Saron Ann Milner J. C. Milner Twenty-third Street Milner Nancy Jensen Jane Johnson Joan Trowbridge Lois Jean Safely Joan Lichtenstein Yvonne Umphrey Jacqueline Simpson Jean Ironsides Mary Ellen Martin Sally Bailey Karen Koffron Ellen Kaupke

Final Meeting Planned for the Tourist Club

The Tourist Club holds its final club year meeting Wednesday at 1 p.m. with a picnic lunch at Mrs. George W. Hearn's home 2335 Ridgeway Drive SE. Mrs. Milton G. Bryan will present a paper titled The English Union.

George W. Hearn Ridgeway Drive Milton G. Bryan English Union

Junior League Cedar Rapids Schedules Two Meetings

Board members of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids will meet Tuesday at 10 30 am at the Montrose hotel and a general meeting for all members will be held that afternoon at 2.

Junior League of Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel

Chi Omega Alumnae Meet for Dinner at Hampton Home

Chi Omega alumnae gather Wednesday at 6 30 p m for dinner at 300 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE hosted by Mrs Cora Hampton with assistants Mesdames Scannell Ottsen Reid and Miss Jela Mentzer assisting at the residence.

Chi Omega Sorority Iss Cora Hampton Twenty-fifth Street Drive Joseph B. Scannell Kenneth Ottsen Donald Reid Jela Mentzer

Avery Visitors From Denver Plan Chicago Trip

Mr and Mrs Rex J Avery of Denver Colorado arrived Saturday for a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Avery at 825 Fifth Avenue SE They will travel to Chicago before returning home to Denver

Rex J. Avery Denver Colo Mr. Avery Thomas Avery Fifth Avenue SE

Baskerville Visitors at Earlville Couple's Home

Mr and Mrs William Baskerville and Miss Anna E Baskerville of Earlville spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs F E Young located at 1532 D avenue NE for a social visit.

William Baskerville Anna E. Baskerville Earlville F. E. Young D Avenue

Faber–Petersen Nupials Recited in Bethany Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Enoch Faber announce the marriage of daughter Marjorie to Lorenz F Petersen son of Mr and Mrs August Petersen Farnhamville. The ceremony at Bethany Seonatiess church officiated by Rev M See with immediate family present. The bride a McKinley graduate Cedar Rapids Business College worked at Iowa Adjustment and Credit bureau. The groom a Farnhamville and Des Moines IB B graduate works in Eddy Paper Co Cedar Rapids sales service. They reside at 1045 Fifth Ave SE.

Enoch Faber Avenue Marjorie Lorenz F. Petersen August Petersen Farnhamville Bethany Seonatiess Church M. See McKinley High School Cedar Rapids Business College Iowa Adjustment and Credit Bureau Petersen Farnhamville High School American Institute of Business Des Moines Eddy Paper Company Cedar Rapids Fifth Avenue SE

Miss Murray Pre Nuptial Party Held For Bride Elect

Miss Ruth Murray bride elect of Hugh Kahn was honored at a pre nuptial shower hosted by Miss Margaret Schrodermier and Miss Eileen Wiles at the Schrodermier home. Tea service was presided by Mrs. Roy Murray with beta phi alpha sisters in attendance.

Margaret Schrodermier Meadowbrook Drive Eileen Wiles Fourth Avenue Ruth Murray Hugh Kahn Schrodermier Roy V. Murray Beta Phi Alpha Sorority Gertrude Taylor Verle Breed Mae Wells Elizabeth Watson Charles Youtzy Lester Baldwin Jack Dinderman Louis Kriz

Elaine Witlacil Celebrates Sixth Birthday at Ellis Park

Elaine Witlacil daughter of Mr and Mrs George Witlacil 393 Fifteenth street SE celebrated turning six with a Saturday party hosted by her mother at Ellis Park. Guests included Barbara and Elaine Cray Garlene Splichal Tommy Miller George Spielman Mary Eaton and Micky and Denny Pash with Mary Fontana assisting.

Elaine Witlacil George Witlacil Fifteenth Street Ellis Park Mary Fontana

Jane Boyd circle elects officers and aids three camps

Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters met at Mrs. J. W. Van Orsdol's home on Third avenue SE. Officers elected were Mrs. G. K. Cornell president Mrs. Van Orsdol vice president Mrs. Gertrude Bain secretary Mrs. C. W. Hay treasurer and Mrs. Henrietta Dety Dr. Jennie McCowen representative. The circle voted to aid Camp Lookout Camp Good Health and Wapsie Y camp.

Jane Boyd The King's Daughters J. W. van Orsdol Third Avenue SE H. S. Perdue G. K. Cornell van Orsdol Gertrude Bain C. W. Hay Henrietta Dety Jennie McCowen Camp Lookout Camp Good Health Wapsie Y Camp

Rules for a gracious hostess from old advice

A dated set of social rules advises on hosting manners for women. It counsels inviting guests with care, avoiding troublesome couples, not overbooking, offering affordable drinks, letting conversations flow, and giving departing guests warm attention and a genuine farewell.

Cedar Rapids bridal couples entertain at early week events

Cedar Rapids society opens the week with bridal couples elect being hosted at breakfast dinners and a picnic. Hosts include Mr and Mrs Wallace D Lyon and Mr and Mrs Robert B Davis. Miss Knox and Mr Pratt are slated to marry Saturday afternoon. Guests at showers and breakfasts include Jean Wootke Della May Nash Mary Frances Lee Betty Knox and Jane Lockwood among others.

Cedar Rapids Pinicon River Cedar Raids Wallace D. Lyon Blake Terrace Robert B. Davis Twentyninth Street Knox Mr. Pratt Marjorie Meeker Frank E. Wells Ollie Larsen Wells Bever Avenue Mabel Heal Margaret McKnight Hope Schultz Bess Hartman Alba Gleason H. E. Divine O. J. Gray Harold Pickerill Edith Golton Jean Wootke Crescent Street Cedar Rapids Country Club Primrose Stien William Jackson Della May Nash Mary Frances Lee Betty Knox Betty Lehman Christine Mull Jean Ashby Ruth Anderson Dorothy Carr Peggy Bode Jean Hedberg James Smith G. Kelley Wodtke

Mrs Lee and daughter to Mineral Wells

Mrs Howard E Lee and her daughter Nancy Jo left Saturday afternoon for Mineral Wells Texas to join Lieut Lee chief supply officer for the 52nd battalion stationed at Camp Wolters The Lees have been staying with Mrs Lee s parents Mr and Mrs Ige A Johnson at 1829 Ridgewood terrace SE for three weeks

Howard E. Lee Sixteenth Street Nancy Jo Mineral Wells Tex Lieut. Lee 52Nd Camp Wolters Lee Ige A. Johnson Ridgewood Terrace SE

Veterans of Foreign Wars aux No. 788 meet in Memorial building

The VFW auxiliary No. 788 met Wednesday in the Memorial building initiating Mrs. Elmer E Beach. Memorial services were held for late Mrs. Mabel Crow Gold Star mother. Delegates to the state encampment June 15 to 18 in Marshalltown include Mesdames Emil Vohaska Harry Concannon Harley Huff and Miss Zelina Wiese. Committees appointed by president Mrs Emil Erickson include Rehabilitation Mrs Vohaska hospital Mrs Otto Tweed cottage fund Mrs Florian Francis sick Mrs J F Brems Jr social Mrs Concannon publicity Mrs White Americanism Mrs Huff membership Mrs Lee Poncin ways and means committee listed plus telephone committee Mesdames H Barger F Elgas. Second district meeting set for June 1 at Monticello.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary No. 788 Memorial Elmer E. Beach Mabel Crow Gold Star Marshalltown Emil Vohaska Harry Concannon Harley Huff William White Zelina Wiese Emil Erickson Vohaska Otto Tweed Florian Francis J. F. Brems, Jr Concannon White Huff Lee Poncin H. Barger F. — Elgas Monticello

Mrs Lillian Hart Returns From Weekend Visit

Mrs Lillian Hart of 307 percent Third Avenue SE returned from Water loo Sunday evening after a weekend visit with her sister Mrs Morris Kellogg.

Lillian Hart Third Avenue SE Retu Waterloo Morris Kellogg

P T A Officers Installed As Cleveland School Events Held

Mrs Henry Lubben began the season as Cleveland P T A president with officers including Mrs David Kvapil as vice president Mrs William Mehaf and Miss Adeline ey Montillon treasurer Cleveland teachers were guests at a Monday dinner at Wurster's tea room Lincoln school teachers hosted a Friday tea for about 100 P T A members Richardson directed music pupils performed and readings were given by Mrs Radloff Miss Bess Hodges and Miss Sylvia Stark presided at the tea table Stark installed the following officers at a later business meeting.

Henry Lubben Cleveland P. T. A. Ne Gucerie Oey David Kvapil William Mehaf Adelineey Montillon Cleveland Wurster Lincoln School Imately

Pillow Picnic Planned By Camp Fire Guardians

Camp Fire guardians will host a Pillow Picnic for board members Tuesday at 10 30 a m in the directors cabin at Camp Huaga. Westminster Presbyterian church guardians supervise with Miss Marvel Foster and Mrs A I Mason arranging the program. Cedar Rapids Blue Birds plan a May fete at Cleveland school. public is invited. Elbert Williams of Camp Fire will speak Saturday at 11 45 a m on a coast to coast NBC program and announce the 3 M winners in the older girls project. Helen Hayes will be featured from Chicago and a salute from movie magazine and microphone officials. Camp Fire features on the Woman's Club golden jubilee at Atlantic City Thursday and Town Hall of the Air on NBC blue network. Mary Fiedler supervises with Trenton Camp Fire girls. Owens, president, participated in the ceremony. Miss Owens gave a brief history of the flag and Mrs Mulson explained emblem colors. Rev Thomas Collister accepted the flag and pledge of allegiance was repeated. A scholar and standard were presented to Ambar Grotto auxiliary.

Camp Huaga Guardians Westminster Presbyterian Church Elbert Williams Camp Fire Columbia Helen Hayes Chicago Woman's Club Atlantic City Town Hall NBC Blue Mary Fiedler Trenton

Hayrack Party Held For Nineteen Guests

Nineteen guests attended a hayrack party Saturday evening hosted by Elaine Miller and Marilyn Kofron. Chaperons were Miss Hildred Ann Miller, Miss Lois Detlefsen, James Enst, and Richard Marks. The group gathered at the Miller home then traveled to the McKinstry stables before returning for refreshments.

Elaine Miller Ed Miller Murray Driver Marilyn Kofron W. A. Kofron Maple Drive Hildred Ann Miller Lois Detlefsen James Enst Richard Marks Miller Home McKinstry Stables

Civil war veterans present US standard at St James service

Rebecca Alexander tent D A V of the Civil War members presented a United States flag standard at a Sunday morning worship service at St James Church. Color bearers included Mrs Frederick W Mulson Mrs Calvin A Williams Mrs Hugh E Hillerege Mrs William H Larkin and Mrs Jacob Searles with Miss Alma E.

Rebecca Alexander United States St. James M Church Frederick W. Mulson Calvin A. Williams Hugh E. Hillerege William H. Larkin Jacob Searles Alma E

Local shower honors Anne Blazaitis before May wedding

Mrs. C F Rawson and Mrs. C J Blazaitis hosted a shower at Z C B J hall Friday night for Anne Blazaitis, daughter of Mrs. Blazaitis, as she prepares to wed Leroy F Hendryx on May 31. Hendryx is Rawson's son. Miss Ruby Byers spoke and a mock wedding was presented.

C. F. Rawson First Street C. J. Blazaitis Twelfth Street Z. C. B. J. Hall Blazaitis Anne Blazaitis Leroy F. Hendryx Hendryx Rawson Ruby Byers

Family party hosts and out of town guests listed

Mrs. Donell, Audrey Leoni and Doris Leoni hosted a gathering. Sixty attendees were present. Among out of town guests were Mrs. Dick Hendryx of Alburnett, Mrs. Walter Hendryx of Center Point, Mrs. Wesley of Springfield, Miss Gladys Blin and Mrs. Guy Berlin of Marion.

Donell Audrey Leoni Doris Leoni

Navy Mothers Meet Speaker Marlon Madsen

Marlon Madsen local recruiting officer for the United States navy spoke Friday evening at the Navy Mothers club meeting in the Glow room of the Gas company. He presented current navy statistics. Paul Wright showed films of a recent trip through Mexico. Plans were made to take part in Decoration Day ceremonies and memorial services of the Iowa Volunteers at Grace Episcopal church.

Marlon Madsen United States Navy Navy Mothers Club Gas Company Madsen Navy Paul Wright Mexico Iowa Grace Episcopal Church

Numismatic Meeting To Be Held Here In Fall

Cedar Rapids will host the fall Iowa Numismatic meeting, announced at the annual convention in Davenport. Des Moines was tentatively awarded the 1942 spring conclave. W. Leon Belt of Waterloo was elected president. M. A. Radke of Des Moines first vice president. Ernest Moore of Muscatine second vice president. W. M. Baker of Davenport secretary treasurer. Betty Laurent of Clinton librarian historian. Directors elected were Ted Hammer Burlington, Lewis K. Ferguson Ames, Del Green Fairfield, David Pierce Ottumwa, Elmer Laurent Clinton, and L. S. Wright Davenport.

Cedar Rapids Daevenport Des Moines W. Leon Belt Waterloo M. A. Radke Ernest Moore Muscatine W. M. Baker Davenport Betty Laurent

Local Therapist Reports Moving Notices To Board

A therapist reports sending cards to the local regulatory board twice in the past two months stating I have moved. None of the cards included a return address or new location.

Terape Cath Rept Haa

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