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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1943

Page

7

Annual Spring Music Concert at Coe College May 25

Coe College department of music presents its annual spring concert in T M Sinclair Memorial chapel Tuesday evening May 25 at 830. The program features The Blessed Damozel by Debussy and Stabat Mater by Pergolesi for women's voices and orchestra. Paul Schumann Ray directs. Performers include Grace Huddie Lockhoff soprano Helen Keith alto student soloists Grace Bakken Evans Leatta Jorgensen Janis Owens Janine McGill Dariene Payne and the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra members. Joseph H Kitchin conducts an enlarged orchestra.

Te Coe College Department of Music T. M. Sinclair Memorial Damozel Debussy Pergoles Paul Schumann Ray Grace Huddie Lockhoff Helen Keith Tralto Grace Bakken Evans Leatta Jorgensen Janis Owens Janine McGill Dariene Payne Joseph H. Kitchin Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra

Mrs. Rogers Feted At Manhattan Luncheon

Mrs. T. P. Rogers of Manhattan California was honored at a small luncheon Tuesday by Mrs. George F. Gibson of 1419 Washington Avenue SE. Rogers is visiting this month with her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. F. Wallace Darling of 3010 Cottage Grove Avenue SE.

T. P. Rogers Manhattan Calif George F. Gibson Washington Avenue Rogers F. Wallace Darling Cottage Grove Avenue

Mrs. Leslie Munneke Joins Husband in Ardmore Oklahoma

Mrs. Leslie E Munneke left Tuesday to join her husband Private Munneke at Ardmore Oklahoma and spend the summer with him. She has been living with her mother Mrs. Mary Fortsch of the Commonwealth apartments.

Leslie E. Munneke Private Munneke Ardmore Okla Munneke Mary Fortsch The Commonwealth Apartments

Milner Hosts Birthday Dinner at SE Street Home

Sharon Ann Milner entertained at a birthday dinner Monday at her home 405 Twenty third Street SE. Guests included Nancy Jensen Ellen Kaupke Jane Johnston Joan Lichtenstein Joan Peterson Les Barton Mary Ellen Martin Yvonne Umphrey Jean Lionsides Patsy Schnoebelen Phyllis Templeman Karen Koffron and Ruth Labis.

Sharon Ann Milner 405 Twenty-third Street Nancy Jensen Ellen Kaupke Jane Johnston Joan Lichtenstein Joan Peterson Les Barton Mary Ellen Martin Yvonne Umphrey Jean Lionsides Patsy Schnoebelen Phyllis Templeman Karen Koffron Ruth Labis

West Highland King’s Daughters Hold Dessert Luncheon

Members of the West Highland circle of King's Daughters meet Thursday at 1 30 pm for a dessert luncheon with Mrs H A Herold at 1313 Burch avenue NW. New officers in charge are Mrs Herold president Mrs Stanley Davis vice president Mrs William Schaffer secretary and Mrs Ralph Anderson treasurer.

West Highland Circle of King’s Daughters H. A. Herold Burch Avenue Herold Stanley Davis William Schaffer Ralph Anderson

Stark Family Returns from Denver Visit

Mr and Mrs Joseph Stark travel from Buckley Field Denver to see their son Captain C H Stark and family at the base hospital. Captain Stark is stationed at Buckley Field Denver.

Joseph Stark A Avenue NW Denver C. H. Stark Capt. Stark Buckley Field

Jane Kohl to Wed James G Kemp Jr

Mr and Mrs Kenneth C Kohl announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Jane to James G Kemp Jr son of Mr and Mrs J G Kemp The wedding will take place May 30 Miss Kohl is a Franklin high school graduate and Coe college alumna Mr Kemp is a Franklin high school graduate employed at the Rock Island Arsenal Illinois

Kenneth C. Kohl Thirty-fourth Street Jane James G. Kemp, Jr J. G. Kemp Forty-second Street Miss Kohl Franklin High School Coe College Chi Omega Kemp Government Arsenal Rock Island, Ill

Nelsons Visit Cedar Rapids Parent in Texas

Captain and Mrs. George K. Nelson and daughter Diane of Randolph Field Texas visit Capt Nelson's father W. A. Nelson at 1829 Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. Mrs Nelson and Diane will stay in Cedar Rapids while Capt Nelson travels through the middle west on business.

George K. Nelson Diane Randolph Field Texas Capt

St Margaret's Circle to Meet at Immaculate Conception

St Margaret's circle of the Im maculate Conception church will meet Wednesday at 7 45 p m in the school parlors. Hostesses will be Mrs E J Zodnichel Mrs Marvin Nelson and Mrs Leo Morrissey.

St. Margaret's Circle of the Immaculate Conception Church E. J. Zodnichel Marvin Nelson Leo Morrissey

Hesperian Club Holds Final Meeting Picnic Hostess Miss Kugler

Miss Marie Kugler entertained 19 members and three guests at a picnic supper and final meeting of the year on Monday. New officers named include Grace Low president Beulah Perrin vice president Vivienne Robinson secretary and Marguerite Chapman treasurer.

Marie Kugler Memorial Drive Hesperian Club Grace Low Beulah Perrin Vivienne Robinson Marguerite Chapman

Local Couple Honors Soldier on 10 Day Furlough

Mr and Mrs C F Rawson of 428 First Street SW hosted a Sunday entertainment in honor of their son Sergt Leroy F Hendryx who returned home from Camp Carson Colorado on a ten day furlough Guests traveled from Central City Center Point Marien and Cedar Rapids to attend the gathering

C. F. Rawson First Street Sergt Leroy F. Hendryx Camp Carson Colo Central City Center Point Marien Cedar Rapids

Halda Family Visit Tied to Military Transfer

Ensign and Mrs. Francis A Halda are visiting Ensign Halda’s parents at 813 Tenth Street SE. The officer is being transferred from Yorktown Virginia to Charleston South Carolina.

Ensign Francis A Halda Ensign Halda Frank A. Halda Tenth Street SE Yorktown Charleston S. C

New Buffalo Picnic At Daniels Park Hosts Visitors

The New Buffalo school picnic took place in Daniels park on Monday. Out of town guests included Mrs. Virgil Salting and her sons David and Robert from Walford.

New Buffalo Daniels Park Virgil Salting David and Robert Walford

Sharon Gaston Birthday Party at Mrs Gaston Home

Mrs John F Gaston hosted a birthday party at 214 Twenty fourth Street Drive SE Tuesday from 4 to 6 pm in honor of her daughter Sharon celebrating her seventh birthday. Twenty guests from Arthur School attended with patriotic decorations and favors given to each guest. Assisting were Mrs David Ross and Miss Mary Janice West of Mt Vernon.

John F. Gaston Twenty-fourth Street Drive Sharon Arthur School David Ross Mary Janice West Mt. Vernon

Mt Mercy recital highlights music and speech students

Mt Mercy Junior College will present advanced members of the music and speech departments in a public recital on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Mt Mercy auditorium.

Mt. Mercy Junior College Mt. Mercy

Mrs. B J Moon Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. B J Moon hosted a luncheon at 2340 Linden Drive SE on Wednesday for eight members of her bridge club, inviting the group to share a meal and socialize.

B. J. Moon Linden Drive Bridge Club

Mrs L W Van Nostrand Jr Hosts Bridge Luncheon

Mrs L W Van Nostrand Jr hosted her bridge club at luncheon on Wednesday at 1254 Third Avenue SE. Eight guests were seated, with place settings arranged for the group.

L. W. van Nostrand, Jr Third Avenue SE

Beauceant Tea Hosts Set at Lamey Home

Mrs W E Lamey and Mrs C S Montooth will host a Beauceant tea Thursday at 2 30 p m in the Lamey home 353 Park Terrace SE with members invited to attend.

W. E. Lamey C. S. Montooth Lamey Park Terrace SE

Grace Bakken recital postponed at Coe College

The senior centralite recital of Miss Grace Bakken, set for Thursday night at Coe college, has been postponed due to her illness.

Grace Bakken Coe College Miss Bakken

Rebekah Lodge No. 79 Meets In Linn County Milestone

Home Rebekah lodge No. 79 met at 109 Second Avenue SE with Mrs. Marguerite McCaul presiding. Members of Home No. 73 were introduced, readings and vocal selections were given, lunch served by Florence Guess and committee. Knitted dish cloths for sale at 27635. First Linn County Rebekah lodge to attain endowment quota for Oddfellow and Rebekah home at Mason City.

Home Rebekah Lodge No Second Avenue SE Marguerite McCaul Home No. 73 Margaret Mersh Norvella Ellis Elsie Henry Lilian Neff Jeanne Boldt Herma Wertz Mary Boldt Florence Guess Star of Maine Grove City Rebekah Lodge Linn County Oddfellow and Rebekah Mason City

Past Matrons of Malta OES dine at Vondracek home

The Past Matrons of Malta chapter OES met for dinner Tuesday at 1533 Maplewood drive NE hosted by Mrs. L. J. Vondracek with assistants Mrs. J. J. Kroulik Mrs. S. L. Dun can Mrs. E. A. Morris and Mrs. Taylor Carpenter. An Irish play by Lady Gregory was read by Mrs. L. T. Mitchell. Mrs. Harry Manchester reported on Linn County Past Matrons meeting. Birthday greetings and a gift were presented to Mrs. H. L. Foster by Mrs. T. F. Suchomel.

Malta O.E.S L. J. Vondracek Maplewood Drive J. J. Kroulik S. L. Duncan E. A. Morris Taylor Carpenter Lady Gregory L. T. Mitchell Harry Manchester Linn County H. L. Foster T. F. Suchomel

Miss Cook to Wed Robert Barrigar Jr at Kenwood Church

Miss Phyllis Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Schmitt will wed Robert Barrigar Jr son of Mr and Mrs Robert Barrigar at Kenwood Presbyterian church Friday at 7 30 pm Rev Charlies Bridges to officiate Cook is Wilson High School graduate and college employee in Chicago Barrigar attended Franklin School enlisted in the army December 1940 and graduated preflight school January 1943 at San Antonio Texas discharged from service in March

Phyllis Cook Joseph Schmitt First Avenue NW Robert Barrigar, Jr Robert Barrigar C Avenue NE Kenwood Presbyterian Church Charlies Bridges Miss Cook Wilson High School Chicago Barrier Franklin School San Antonio Texas Barrigar

Stitch and Chatter Club Meeting Notice

The Stitch and Chatter club will hold a work meeting Friday at 1 p.m. in the Jane Boyd Community House.

Stitch and Chatter Club Jane Boyd

Y W C A Progress Day program planned in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Y W C A announces the annual review by the industrial club on Thursday as part of National Progress Day May 20. Sixty thousand American women in war work participate this year with the slogan Where Are We Doing. Mrs Wayne Foster will review Y W C A activities and how the movement helps women with housing, work standards and health. A candlelight service led by Miss Helen Chada will unite three department groups with Mrs Lee Winterberg providing the singing. Assistants include Misses Frances Bizulis Barbara Bruce Esther Durscher Barbara Miller and Phyllis Ribble.

Industrial Club Cedar Rapids Wayne Foster Helen Chada Lee Winterberg Ethel Johnston Frances Bizulis Barbara Bruce Esther Durscher Barbara Miller Phyllis Ribble

Business Women Install Miss Heath As New President

Miss Este Heath was installed as president of the Business and Professional Women's club at the Roosevelt hotel. Miss E Persis Shelden of Iowa City led the ceremony. officers include Miss Mariana Sackett as first vice president and Miss Margaret McKnight as corresponding secretary. WAAC guest Lieut Candace Arsers spoke on training and the corps.

Este Heath Business and Professional Women’s Club Roosevelt Hotel E. Persis Shelden Iowa City Mariana Sackett Leota McNutt Margaret McKnight Frances Lewis War Service Committee Gertrude Rose Candace Arsers Jean Knapp Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps Arsers WAAC Coe College Leatta Jorgensen Joyce Roberts J. Dale Welsch Carrie Jacobs Bond National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Emily

Doris Stein Heads City Council of Beta Sigma Phi

Doris Stein elected president of the Beta Sigma Phi business girls sorority city council for the coming year. Officers include Margaret Fiack as vice president Margaret Mackin as secretary and Sylvia Hayes as treasurer. Next meeting is June 7.

Doris Stein Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls Sorority Margaret Fiack Margaret Mackin Sylvia Hayes Beta Sigma Lambda Doris Neal Mary Rowan Helen Stourne Sigma Eileen McGuire Margaret Flack Beta Iota Doris Grubhoffer Vinetta Tiffany Gamma Theta Betty Duffy Helen Kinney Betty Jo Fitzgerald Xi Delta Vera Fifield Lucile Dose

P.E.O. Chapter IF Holds Meeting at Grim Home

Chapter IF PEO met Monday at Mrs. D E Grim’s residence 2081 Linn Boulevard SE with 16 members. President Mrs. R A Greenawalt reported on the state convention. Mrs. A R Glasier presented a program on Argentina.

P.E.O D. E. Grim Linn Boulevard R. A. Greenawalt A. R. Glasier Argentina

Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Elects Officers at Picnic

The Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary met Monday evening at 2434 Avenue NE for a picnic supper. Elected officers are President Mrs. J. C. Stanton Vice President Mrs. Leo Severn Secretary Mrs. Don Ihrig and Treasurer Mrs. F. S. Peshek. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Frank Benesh Mrs. Charles Huber and Mrs. C. S. Foster. Retiring president Mrs. John W. Altfillisch received a gift.

Cedar Rapids H. L. Kennedy E Avenue J. C. Stanton Leo Severn Don Ihrig F. S. Peshek Frank Benesh Charles Huber C. S. Foster John W

Mrs Preston Honored by Jackson School Teachers

Jackson school teachers honored principal Mrs Caroline M Preston at a Tuesday dinner at Mrs Wurster's tearoom. After dinner they moved to Mrs Esther McCandress's home at 335 Crescent Street Drive SE for bridge and presented her a gift. Twelve places were set.

Jackson School

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