Ella Louise Sawyer and Robert P McGinty Married in Louisiana
Ella Louise Sawyer and Robert P. McGinty wed May 10 at 4 p.m. in Louisiana. The bride wore a white floor length gown with a military blue suit and corsage of roses. They will reside at Glenmora near Camp Claiborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Glenmora
Camp Claiborne
McGinty
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Fisher Governor Company
Corporal McGinty
Marshalltown High School
University of Iowa
Phi Kappa Sigma
Phi Epsilon Phi
Dolphins
168Th Infantry
C. H. Sawyer
Harry Jennings
Sawyer
Natchez
Vicksburg
Miss
Hot Springs
Ark
Jennings
Brides-Elect and Visitors Share Social Affairs
Social calendar centers on brides elect Miss Virginia Knox and Miss Marjorie Hungerford with out of town guest Mrs. Frank G. Henderson of South Laguna California. Luncheons cocktails and a handkerchief shower mark engagements for Knox Pratt and Hungerford with local hostesses in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Henderson
South Laguna
Calif
Nellie Erwin
Vernon Drive
Helen Higley
Seventeenth Street
Virginia Knox
Lynn Pratt
Philadelphia
Marjorie Hungerford
Don Cook
Housecleaners Ball Closes Season By Congenial Hundred
The Congenial Hundred club hosted the season closing ball at the Roosevelt hotel attended by about 160 couples. Dressed in work attire, guests enjoyed themed dances such as Sweepers Swing Vacuum Waltz and Polishers Polka with wall paper programs and special shoe and mop dances. New members were introduced and committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hotel
Congenieal Hundred Club
Liddle
Peter Cee Ae le Auten
David van de Roovaart
Paul Jones
Don Reid
Phil McKim
Peter Bezanson
Carl Holstrum
Joe R. Buss
Van
Howard Jones
Seattle Couple Wed May 3 In Seattle Nuptials
Miss Kathryn Rock of Seattle daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Rompet 1300 Hinkley avenue NW married Elmer Schwartz son of Mr and Mrs E Schwartz Startup May 3 The bride graduated from the University Own nurses training school and has worked as industrial nurse for the ing Aircraft corporation Mr Schwartz is employed with the Shepard Ambulance service The couple reside at 1136 Thirteenth avenue Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Rock
Seattle
Wash
Charles Rompet
Hinkley Avenue
Elmer Schwartz
E. Schwartz
Startup
University of Own Nurses’ Training School
Ing Aircraft Corporation
Schwartz
Shepard
P. E. O. Chapter IF Holds Monday Afternoon Meeting
Mrs Rex B Conn hosted 18 members at 2023 Washington Avenue SE. Mrs William Whipple spoke on the state convention and Miss Mary Hobbs updated on the Sarah Porter Beck home welfare and fund. Mrs William C Richardson of CMN Keota attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex B. Conn
Washington Avenue
William P. Whipple
Mary Hobbs
Sarah Porter Beckth
William C. Pichardson
CMN
Keota
Wilson High Teachers Dinner Notes At Commonwealth
Teachers from Wilson High gathered Monday evening at the Commonwealth for a dinner meeting. Entertainment featured photographs of a Mexican trip presented by Miss Helen Hibnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson High School
Helen Hibnes
Dvoraks Host Guests Warren Merrill and Jack Barquist
The Dvoraks entertained over the weekend with visitors Warren Merrill and Jack Barquist, both from Des Moines. Their stay highlighted a pleasant social gathering and friendly conversation at the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian
Warren Merrill
Jack Barquist
Des Moines
Engagement And Upcoming Wedding For Missy Allison
Mrs Olga Bena announces the engagement of her daughter Missy O Allison to Marvin C Nemecek son of Mr and Mrs Charles Nemecek of route 3 The couple plan a June 3 wedding at the parsonage of St Wenceslaus church route 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Bena
Missy O. Allison
Marvin C. Nemecek
Charles Nemecek
St. Wenceslaus Church
Ladies Literary Club reelects Delbert Ashby president
The Ladies' Literary Club held its annual meeting at a home on a noon date and reelected Mrs. Delbert R. Ashby as president. New officers include vice president Mrs. Noontgomery, second vice president Mrs. Charles W., corresponding secretary Haven Y. Simmons, treasurer, and custodian Mrs. Thomas R. Warriner. The club awards manuscripts from Coe College and this year first and second fiction prizes went to sophomore Paul Hughes for Jubal Comes Home and So Easy, while poetry winner Winnie John Samcee is not awarded a third prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert R. Ashby
Ladies’ Literary Club
Coe College
R. Taylor
Quarton
Daehler
Paul Hughes
Tenth Street NW
Jubal
Hughes
Rel Winni
Hugh John Samcee
Sixth Street SE
Hromeks Guests of Prof and Mrs Pelzer at Olde Stone Studio
Mr and Mrs Henry J Hromek of 1715 Second Avenue Southeast were hosted by Prof and Mrs Louis Pelzer at their new country home Olde Stone Studio near Iowa City. The Pelzers hosted many friends during a week of courtesy calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Hromek
Second Avenue SE
Louis Pelzer
Iowa City
Pelzers
Eleventh Birthday Party for Donald Burleson
Donald Burleson son of Mr and Mrs H C Burleson 402 Twenty first street SE celebrated his eleventh birthday with a Saturday party. Luncheon was served to 22 guests at the Elks club and the afternoon was spent at the roller skating rink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Burleson
H. C. Burleson
Twenty-first Street
Elks Club
Norma Sedlak and Donald Mackey Wed at Kahoka Ceremony
Mrs Harold Mackey announces the marriage of Norma Sedlak daughter of Louis J Sedlak to Donald J Mackey son of Mrs Emma Mackey. The couple wed in Kahoka Missouri with attendants Hollis Brown and a navy dress bride, powder blue best man. Mackey graduates and works at Iowa Manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mackey
I Street
Norma Sedlak
Louis J. Sedlak
Eighth Avenue
Donald J. Mackey
Emma Mackey
Mall Street
Kahoka
Hollis Brown
Mr. Mackey
St. Wenceslaus School
Grant High School
Lincoln Electrical School
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids Dental auxiliary elects new officers
Mrs. A C Naibert was elected president at the final meeting held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Della Garner. Other officers named for next year include Mrs. J W Altfillisch as vice president, Mrs. J C Stanton recording secretary, Mrs. Lester DeVarman corresponding secretary, and Mrs. A N Humiston treasurer. A gift was given to outgoing president Mrs C S Foster. Prizes in a bridge game went to Mesdames Altfillisch Foster and W F Hruska. Assistants included Mesdames Martha Loomis, R L Naibert, W F Naibert, and E E Hruska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Naibert
Cedar Rapids
Altfillisch
Foster
W. F. Hruska
Martha Loomis
R. L. Naibert
W. F. Naibert
E. E. Hruska
Mizpah Circle Surprise Luncheon Honors Queen
Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday for a surprise luncheon at the home of Mrs. Irvin L. Tucker to honor the occasion. The gathering at 1735 Seventh avenue SE showcased community support and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Irvin L. Tucker
Seventh Avenue SE
Luncheon Planned by Mrs Chase for Queen Esther Circle
Mrs A E Chase of 2225 Grande Avenue SE will host a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. for the Queen Esther circle. Mrs Otto Trinka will assist the hostess and officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Chase
Grande Avenue SE
Queen Esther Circle
Otto Trinka
Wilson High class of 1940 reunion planned for May 27
Members of the June class of 1940 at Wilson High School will hold a reunion on May 27 at Ellis Park. Attendees are asked to call Martha Suchy at 3-1921 or Bob Suchomel at 9924 for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson High School
Ellis Park
Martha Suchy
Bob Suchomel
Wives of Inter-Ocean officers honored at dinner event
Wives of officers of the Inter-Ocean Reinsurance company will be honored Tuesday evening at the annual dinner party by the Inter-Ocean Women's club. The Roosevelt hotel hosts dinner before the group attends the Community Players production The Male Animal. Honored guests include Mesdames Roy E. Curray Karl P. Blaise Everett Obrecht Richard E. Killian and D. L. Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
Inter-Ocean Women’s Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Roy E. Curray
Karl P. Blaise
Everett Obrecht
Richard E. Killian
D. L. Nelson
P. E. O. Chapter II hears talk on Spring Flowers
Mrs. J. L. Rhea spoke on Spring Flowers at a dessert luncheon Monday of chapter II P. E. O. at the home of Mrs. Ingram Bixler Blake Mr. a rence gave a one convention. Mrs. Charles H. Obye DY Tipton was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rhea
Ingram Bixler
Robinson Family Reunion Guests Gather in Seattle Area
Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Leslie F. Robinson of Los Angeles, guests of Mr. Robinsons parents Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson, a reunion was hosted Sunday at 1215 Fifth Avenue SE by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Robinson. Other attendees included numerous Robins ons and Fitch family members plus friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie F. Robinson
Los Angeles
Robinson
Joseph Robinson
Third Avenue
Robinson and Fitch
Thomas Robinson
Fifth Avenue SE
J. B. Robinson
LeRoy Robinson
Vivienne Robinson
Rhoda Bryant
George Burrower
Jean
Carolyn
Suzan
Robert Langridge
Homer Mann
Rosemary
Elizabeth
Tom
John
David
C. W. Rodman
Donna
Virginia
Donald
Fred Fitch
Harrow Robinson
Pat
Jimmy
Bride Elect Dorothy Murphy Honored at Shower
Miss Dorothy Murphy bride elect of Kenneth Ely was honored at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening hosted by Mrs. Max Ely of 31010 Avenue NE. Prizes at bridge went to Mrs. Nettie Hahn and Mrs. Land. Attendees included Mesdames John Murray James McCracken Joe Nelson T. M. Ely and Miss Elsie Dvorak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Hungerford
L. L. Stoehr
Twenty-second Street
George Marois
Mason City
I. B. McGladrey
Helen Kaecene Stark
Lulu Engelman Welty
Dale Kelly
Gertrude Mortonyn
Gladys Farber
H. M. Stoehr
C. B
Dorothy Murphy
Kenneth Ely
Max Ely
Avenue NE
Nettie Hahn
Land
John Murray
James McCracken
Joe Nelson
T. M. Ely
Elsie Dvorak
Jean Wise Wed To Richard Kinsey Of West Branch
Miss Jean Wise daughter of C. O. Wise wed L. Richard Kinsey son of T. A. Kinsey of West Branch Saturday at 3 in the study of the First Methodist church Ana mosa. Rev J K Delahooke officiated. The bride wore a light blue redingote with orchid corsage. Attendant was Bernice Conway Cedar Rapids. best man Franklin Wren West Branch. The bride, Washington high graduate and Gradwohl School of Tech alumna, is a laboratory technician. Kinsey, West Branch high graduate, is postmaster there. They will reside in West Branch after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Wise
C. O. Wise
Blake Boulevard
L. Richard Kinsey
T. A. Kinsey
West Branch
First Methodist Church
Anamosa
J. K. Delahooke
Bernice
Hadsells Surprised on 25th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edward Hadsell of 1238 Eleventh Street NW were surprised Saturday evening by a party in honor of their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ed Kent Mr and Mrs Leonard Kent Mr and Mrs Elmer Cox Mr and Mrs Harold Wilson Mr and Mrs Glenn Keller Mr and Mrs Lee Brockman Devere Larimer and Russell Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hadsell
Eleventh Street
Friends
Ed Kent
Leonard Kent
Elmer Cox
Harold Wilson
Glenn Keller
Lee Brockman
Devere Larimer
Russell Walker
We the Women by Ruth Millett
Gazette Special Writer reflects on mothers of sons serving in the military. Parents express pride in their sons camp life and training and support the nation’s need, visiting and discussing their children’s experiences without resentment or pity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Millett
Gazette
Sam
Ines
Pleiades Society Honors Seniors At Dinner
Pleiades Society of Coe college held a formal dinner at the Commonwealth Tea Room honoring senior members. Mrs. A E Chase screened travel films and gifts were presented to Mildred Fry and Emily Hanson with patrons Mrs. A R Menary and Mrs. Chase cited for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiades Society of
Coe College
Commonwealth Tea Room
A. E. Chase
Tucson
Ariz
Honolulu
Porto Rico
Nassau
Bermuda
Mildred Fry
Roland
Emily Hanson
Keokuk
A. R. Menary
Chase
Mesdamesse
Menery
Richard Heneke
Jaroslava Holubova
Lois Smith
Violet Holtz
Betty Jovy Knight
Beth Klenk
Marthabelle Prickette
Marcia Boone
Janet Jefferis
Marge Appel
Dorothy Listebarger
Dorothy Palmer
Virginia Sloan
Audrey Gunnison
Irma Kubik
Re Phillips
Crystal Wells
Fry
Hanson
Iowa Consistory to Meet Wednesday
The Iowa Consistory Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection will hold a business meeting at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Scottish Rite temple classroom. A social hour with cards and refreshments follows for women, with committee members Mr and Mrs Fred H Killen and Mr and Mrs Bert O Baker in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Scottish Rite Temple
Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection
Fred H. Killen
Bert O. Baker
Woman's Club Tea Meeting Planned at Mrs Pelzer Home
Cedar Rapids Woman's club members plan a tea at Mrs Mildred Pel zer's Iowa City home. Members are asked to meet at the club house Wednesday at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Cedar Rapids
Mildred Pelzer
Iowa City
Business Girls Elect New League Officers
Ruth Jass was elected president of the Business Girls league at the Y W C A Monday evening. New officers include Maxine Kinley as vice president Martha Lorenc as secretary Margaret O Brien as treasurer and Martha Smith as inter club council representative. The group visited Scattergood Refuge hostel and held a picnic supper on the lawn before traveling to West Branch. Plans were made for the annual breakfast in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Jass
Business Girls’ League
West Branch
Scattergood
Maxine Kinley
Martha Lorenc
Margaret O’brien
Martha Smith
Interclub Council
Lee Krouth Honored With Central Park Recital
Dramatic tenor Lee Krouth presented a recital Monday evening at Central Park Presbyterian Church with instructor Ralph Lee. He is scoutmaster of Troop No. 5 and was honored at a dinner before the performance. He plans a summer away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Krouth
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Ralph Lee
Howard Dodges Hosts Bridge Club Supper
Mr and Mrs Howard J Dodge hosted their Sunday bridge club at home 1621 Avenue NE A picnic supper followed at Shaver Park Present were Mr and Mrs Darwin A Larsen Mr and Mrs J Keith Noll of Cedar Rapids and Mr and Mrs Ernest F Burke of Iowa City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Dodge
1621
Avenue NE
Shaver Park
Darwin A. Larsen
J. Keith Noll
Cedar Rapids
Ernest F. Burke
Iowa City
Census Report Defines Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area Population
The sixteenth annual 1940 census shows Linn County urban population at 75 percent and Cedar Rapids core city at 120,000. Linn County total 193, the state total 2,538,268 with Des Moines and other cities ranking ahead. Townships list gains and specific counts for Bertram Ely Marion Palo Lisbon Mount Vernon Robins Center Point and others. Brown Fayette Grantven land Linn 703 Bertram 90 Ely 170.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Polk
Woodbury
Iowa City
Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport
Linn County
Broan
Townshi
Boulder
Buffalo
Clinton
Fairfax
Franklin
Jackson
Maine
Marion
Monroe
Putnam
Spring Grove
Washington
Brown
Fayette
Grantven Land Linn
Bertram
Ely
Prairieburg
Springville
Palo
Lisbon
Mount Vernon
Walker
Cogeon
Central City
Robins
Alburnett
Center Point
Clarke College Alumnae Reunion Planned for May 31
Miss Margaret O Gara of Chicago president of the Clarke college alumnae association outlined plans for a reunion of all alumnae May 31 and June 1 in Dubuque at a meeting of local Clarke college alumnae Saturday. Sixteen members of the local club met for luncheon at the Elks club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke College
Dubuque
Margaret O'Gara
Chicago
Alumnae Association
Elks Club
WITOUSEKS HOST DINNER GUESTS INCLUDE CALIFORNIA COUPLE
Mr. and Mrs. J Alfred Witousek of Cedar Rapids entertained at dinner Saturday. Guests included Mrs. O L Cresswell and Mr and Mrs George J Hardy of Pasadena California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alfred Witousek
Cedar Rapids
O. L. Cresswell
George J. Hardy
Pasadena
Calif
Aurora Seniors Begin Four Day State Tour
Members of the high school senior class accompanied by Supt. H. M. Perry Jane Groom Eldo Kamoss and C. H. Jakway started a four day state educational tour Monday. They will visit points of interest in Des Moines Fort Madison Amana colonies and various manufacturing centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Supt
H. M. Perry
Jane Groom
Eldo Kamoss
C. H. Jakway
Des Moines
Fort Madison
Amana
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ella Louise Sawyer
Robert P. McGinty
Erwin Home
Henderson
Miss Erwin
Merton F. Seely
Howard Graham
McGregor State Park
Miss Knox
Mr. Pratt
Tessie
Andward Cherry
Nassau Street SE
Knox
Pratt
Cherry
Orville H. Tousey
E Avenue
Miss Rock Bride
Mrs
Rex Conn
Wilson High
Dorothy Allison
Ladies Literary Club
Hromeks
M RS. Pelzer
Donald Mackey
Dental Auxiliary
Mizpah Circle
Queen Esther
Wilson
Inter-Ocean Officers
Rhea Speaker
Robinsons
Miss Murphy
Richard Kinsey
Hadsells
Uncle Sam
Im & Worman
Lydia
Pleiades Society
Business Girls
Howard Dodges
Iota Epsilon
Iota Epsilon Chapter
Pi Omicron Sorority
Dorothy Meeker
Leela Zavodsky
Esther Smith
Alverda Kegler
Margaret Brammer
J. P. Brammer
Kegler
Meeker
Lot
Dorothy Stark
First Avenue
Camoran
M. Ambrose
Eulee
O’gara
Plan Clarke College
Witouseks
Kenmore 35Th St. SE
Gibson
Su Freez
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