Brides Elect Honor Social Calendar With Local Visits
Brides elect and visiting friends share a busy social week in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Frank G Henderson of South Laguna Calif visits Miss Nelle Erwin and Miss Helen Higley while Miss Virginia Knox and Miss Marjorie Hungerford are praised brides elect. An assortment of luncheons cocktails and a handkerchief shower mark the events. Notable guests include Mrs John Lynn Pratt and Mrs Forrest W Stewart with numerous local society figures attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Henderson
South Laguna
Calif
Nelle Erwin
Vernon Drive
Helen Higley
Seventeenth Street
Virginia Knox
Lynn Pratt
Philadelphia
Marjorie Hungerford
Don Cook
Bimo Ot Boe
Housecleaners' Ball Closes Season At Roosevelt Hotel
Congenial Hundred hosts 160 couples for season finale dance at the Roosevelt hotel Monday evening. Attire ranged from aprons to play clothes as the crowd enjoyed themed numbers like Sweepers' Swing and Polishers' Polka with shoe and broomstick tag dances. Prizes went to Liddle, Bezanson, Auten, Van deRoovaart, Jones and Reid. new members introduced include McKim Bezanson and Holstrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hotel
George R Liddle
Peter Bezanson
Delbert Auten
David van deRoovaart
Paul Jones
Don Reid
Phil McKim
Carl Holstrum
Joseph R. Buss
van deRoovaart
Howard Jones
Miss Kathryn Rock Weds Elmer Schwartz in Seattle Marriage
Miss Kathryn Rock of Seattle and Elmer Schwartz of Startup Wash were married May 3. The bride, University of Iowa nursing school graduate, has worked as an industrial nurse for Boeing. The groom is with Shepard Ambulance service. They 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 Iowa Nurses’ Training School
Boeing Aircraft Corporation
Schwartz
Shepard Ambulance Service
Thirteenth Avenue
Mrs. Rex B. Conn Hosts P. E. O. Chapter Meeting
Mrs. Rex B. Conn entertained 18 members of chapter IF P. E. O. at 2023 Washington avenue SE Monday afternoon. Mrs. William P. Whipple reported on the state convention and Miss Mary Hobbs spoke on the Sarah Porter Beck with home and the welfare and club fund. Mrs. William C. Richardson of CM Keota was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex B. Conn
Washington Avenue
William P. Whipple
Mary Hobbs
Sarah Porter Beckwith
Welfare and Club Fund
William C. Richardson
Keota
Wilson High Teachers Dinner Party
Wilson High School teachers held a dinner Monday at the Commonwealth tea room. Entertainment featured slides of a Mexican trip shown by Miss Helen Hibnes.
Dvoraks Host Weekend Visitors From Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Dvorak of 303 Highland drive NW hosted Warren Merrill and Jack Barquist of Des Moines for the weekend Their son Virgil and daughter Vivian also entertained the guests during their stay from Des Moines
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin D. Dvorak
Highland Drive
Virgil
Vivian
Warren Merrill
Jack Barquist
Des Moines
Dorothy O Allison to Wed Marvin C Nemecek
Mrs Olga Bena of route 3 announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Dorothy O Allison to Marvin C Nemecek son of Mr and Mrs Charles Nemecek also of route 3 The wedding is set for June 3 at the parsonage of St Wenceslaus church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Bena
Dorothy O. Allison
Marvin C. Nemecek
Charles Nemecek
St. Wenceslaus Church
Hrome ks Guests of Prof Pelzer at New Country Home
Mr and Mrs Henry J Hrome k of 1715 Second Avenue SE were guests Monday evening of Prof and Mrs Louis Pelzer at their new country home Olde Stone Studio near Iowa City. The Pelzers have hosted large groups in a week of courtesy events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Hromelk
Second Avenue SE
Louis Pelzer
Lowa City
Pelzers
Donald Burleson Hosts Eleventh Birthday Party
Donald Burleson son of Mr and Mrs H C Burleson 402 Twenty first Street SE celebrated his eleventh birthday which occurs Tuesday with a party Saturday afternoon 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 in Kahoka Missouri
Mrs Harold Mackey announces the marriage of her sister Norma Sedlak daughter of Louis Sedlak to Donald J Mackey son of Mrs Emma Mackey. The ceremony took place May 10 in Kahoka Missouri at 1777 Mallory Street SW. The couple's attendants and details of attire are noted along with their educational backgrounds and occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Mackey
I Street
Norma Sedlals
Louis J. Sedlals
Eighth Avenue
Donald J Mackey
Emma Mackey
Mallory Street
Kahoka
Hollis Brown
Mackey
St. Wenceslaus School
Mr. Mackey
Grant High School
Lincoln Electrical School
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Elects Officers
Mrs. A. C. Naibert was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Dental auxiliary at the final meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Della Garner. Officers for next year include Mrs. J. W. Altfillisch vice president Mrs. J C Stanton recording secretary Mrs Lester DeVarman corresponding secretary and Mrs. A. N. Hamiston treasurer. A gift was presented to outgoing president Mrs. C. S. Foster. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs. Altfillisch Foster and W. F. Hruska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Naibert
Cedar Rapids
Mizpah Circle Luncheon Honors President at Tucker Home
Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday for a surprise luncheon at 1735 Seventh avenue SE to honor president Mrs. Lyle Finefield who, with Bible teacher Mrs. R. A. Koehn, received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizpah
Irvin L. Tucker
Seventh Avenue SE
Lyle Finefield
R. A. Koehn
Mrs A E Chase Hosts Queen Esther Circle Luncheon
Mrs A E Chase of 2225 Grande avenue SE will entertain at a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1 p.m. for Queen Esther circle of the King’s Daughters. 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
King's Daughters
Otto Trinka
Wilson High School Class of 1940 Reunion Set for May 27
Members of the June 1940 Wilson High School class plan a reunion May 27 at Ellis Park. Those attending should contact Martha Suchy at 3-1921 or Bob Suchomel at 9924 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson High School
Ellis Park
Martha Suchy
Bob _Suchomel
Ladies Literary Club elects officers during annual luncheon
Mrs. Delbert R. Ashby was reelected president at the Ladies Literary Club annual meeting and luncheon at Mrs. Sumner D. Quarton’s home. New officers include Mrs. Max Daehler recording secretary and others reelected. prizes awarded to Coe College writers with Paul Hughes winning fiction first and second prizes for another fiction piece. poetry second prize went to Hugh Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert R. Ashby
Ladies’ Literary Club
Sumner D. Quarton
Indian Road
Max Dachler
Lumir Severn
Neil Montgomery
Charles W. Bingham
Haven Y. Simmons
Thomas R. Warrine
Hughes
Hugh Johnson
Sixth Street SE
Inter Ocean Officers Wives To Be Honored
Wives of Inter Ocean Reinsurance officers will be honored at a Tuesday dinner by the Inter Ocean Women's club. Dinner at Roosevelt hotel precedes a Community Players show 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 Lunch Features Spring Flowers Talk
Mrs. J L Rhea spoke on Spring Flowers at a dessert luncheon meeting Monday of chapter II P E O at the home of Mrs. Ingram Bixler 2392 Blake boulevard SE. Mrs O W Lawrence gave a report on the state convention with Mrs Charles H Obye as a guest DY Tipton was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J L. Rhea
Ingram Bixler
Blake Boulevard
O. W. Lawrence
Charles H. Obye
Tipton
Family Reunion Honors Robinsons and Fitch Kin in Seattle
Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Leslie F. Robinson of Los Angeles guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson at 1028 Third Avenue SW, members of the Robinson and Fitch families held a reunion Sunday at 1215 Fifth Avenue SE. Others present included J. B. Robinson, LeRoy Robinson, Vivienne Robinson, Rhoda Bryant, George Burrowes and family, Robert Langridge, Homer Mann and relatives, plus C. Woodman and family, Fred Fitch, Harlow Robinson and others.
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 Burrowes
Jean
Carolyn
Suzan
Robert Langridge
Homer Mann
Rosemary
Elizabeth
Tom
John
David
C. Woodman
Donna
Virginia
Donald
Fred Fitch
Harlow Robinson
Pat
Jimmy
Bride Elect Dorothy Murphy Honored at Mixed Shower
Mrs. Max Ely hosted a Monday evening miscellaneous shower for Dorothy Murphy fiancée of Kenneth Ely at 31010 Avenue NE. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Nettie Hahn and Mrs. Ross Lund. 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 Marcis
Mason City
I. B. McGladrey
Helen Kacena Stark
Lulu Engelman Welty
Dale Kelly
Gertrude Morton Brown
Gladys Farber
M. Stoehr
C B
Dorothy Murphy
Kenneth Ely
Max Ely
Avenue NE
Nettie Hahn
Ross Lund
John Murray
James McCracken
Joe Nelson
T. M. Ely
Elsie Dvorak
Jean Wise Weds Richard Kinsey of West Branch
Miss Jean Wise daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Wise of 1815 Blake boulevard SE wed L Richard Kinsey son of Mr and Mrs T A Kinsey of West Branch Saturday at 3 in the First Methodist church Ana mosa. The ceremony was by Rev J K Delahooke. The couple to 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 Conway
Cedar Rapids
Franklin Wren
Washington High School
Gradwohl School of Technology
St. Louis
Hadsells Surprised on 25th Anniversary Party
Mr and Mrs Edward Hadsell at 1238 Eleventh Street NW were surprised by friends Saturday evening for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Attending were 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
Ed Kent
Leonard Kent
Elmer Cox
Harold Wilson
Glenn Keller
Lee Brockman
Devere Larimer
Russell Walker
We, The Women by Ruth Millett
Ruth Millett writes that many parents with sons in the army show pride and acceptance of national need. They support their sons, follow their camp life, and celebrate training advances, without complaints or self pity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
United States
OSS
Pleiades Society Honors Seniors At Dinner
The Pleiades Society of Coe College hosted a formal dinner at the Commonwealth hotel room to honor senior members Mrs. A. E. Chase presented travel films from Tucson Honolulu Porto Rico Nassau Bermuda and Alaska. Honored seniors Mildred Fry and Emily Hanson received gifts amid a gathering including Mrs. A. R. Menary and other members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiades Society of
Coe College
A. E. Chase
Tucson
Ariz
Honolulu
Porto Rico
Nassau
Bermuda
Alaska
Mildred Fry
Roland
Emily Hanson
Keokuk
A. R. Menary
Mrs. Chase
Mesdames Chase
Menary
Richard Hencke
Jaroslava Holubova
Lois Smith
Violet Holtz
Betty Joy Knight
Beth Klenk
Marthabelle Prickette
Marcia Boone
Janet Jefferis
Marge Appel
Dorothy Listebarger
Dorothy Palmer
Virginia Sloan
Audrey Gunnison
Irma Kubik
Kathryn Phillips
Crystal Wells
Fry and
Hanson
Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection Sets Wednesday Meeting
The Iowa Consistory Scottish Rite temple plans a Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection business meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m in the classroom. Cards refreshments and a social hour for women will follow. Committee members in charge are Mr and Mrs Fred H Killen and Mr and Mrs Bert O Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Scottish Rite Temple
Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection
Fred H. Killen
Bert O. Baker
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Tea Meeting
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club members plan a tea at Mrs Mildred Pelzer'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 Officers at YWCA Meeting
Ruth Jass was elected president of the Business Girls league at a January YWCA gathering. 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 then toured Scattergood Refuge hostel at West Branch and planned a June breakfast event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Jass
Business Girls’ League
West Branch
Scattergood
Maxine Kinley
Martha Lorenc
Margaret O'Brien
Martha Smith
Interclub Council
Sawyer and McGinty Married in Louisiana Ceremony
Miss Ella Louise Sawyer and Corporal Robert P. McGinty wed May 10 in Alexandria Louisiana at the First Christian church. The Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown families joined a reception at Glenmora. The couple will reside at Glenmora after a Lake Charles trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Louise Sawyer
C. H. Sawyer
Eighth Avenue
Robert P. McGinty
Camp Claiborne
Harry W. Jennings
Marshalltown
Alexandria
Theodore McElroy
First Christian Church
J. A. Turner
Turner
Glenmora
Lake Charles
McGinty
Cedar Rapids
Fisher Governor Company
Corporal McGinty
Marshalltown High School
University of Iowa
Phi Kappa Sigma
Phi Epsilon Phi
Dolphins
168Th Infantry
Harry Jennings
Sawyer
Natchez
Vicksburg
Miss
Hot Springs
Ark
Jennings
Lee Krouth Sings at Central Park Church Recital
Dramatic tenor Lee Krouth gave a Monday evening recital at Central Park Presbyterian Church with instructor Ralph Lee at the piano. Krouth, scoutmaster of troop No 5, was saluted at a dinner earlier and plans a summer departure after the performance. He performed pieces including Invictus and spirituals such as Stood on the Ribber of Jordan and Down Here Brahe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Krouth
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Ralph Lee
Howard Dodges Hosts Bridge Club Supper
Mr and Mrs Howard J Dodge entertained their Sunday evening bridge club at their home 1621 Avenue NE A picnic supper was served at Shaver Park after which bridge was played 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
Miss Knox
Mr. Pratt
Orville H. Tousey
E Avenue
Howard J. Dodge
1621
Avenue
Shaver Park
Darwin A. Larsen
J. Keith Noll
Cedar Rapids
Ernest F. Burke
Iowa City
Linn County Iowa Population Figures From 1940 Census
The 1940 census shows Linn County with 89,142 people over 713 square miles, 75 percent urban. Cedar Rapids metro center houses 62,120 in the city, 11,099 in surrounding areas, including Marion and Robins. Iowa total population 2,538,268. urban 1,084,231 rural 1,454,037. Marion holds 6,607. other towns listed include Prairieburg, Springville, Fairfax, Palo, Lisbon, Mount Vernon, Walker, Coggon, Center Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Iowa
Bureau of the Census
Cedar Rapids
Bertram
Clinton
College
Marion
Monroe
Robins
Linn
Polk
Woodbury
Iowa City
Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport
Boulder
Buffalo
Fairfax
Franklin
Jackson
Maine
Putnam
Rapids
Spring Grove
Washington
Brown
Fayette
Grant
Ely
Prairieburg
Springville
Palo
Lisbon
Mount Vernon
Walker
Coggon
Central City
Alburnett
Center Point
Clarke College Alumnae Reunion Planned for May 31
Miss Margaret O Gara president of the Clarke College alumnae association outlined plans for a reunion of all Clarke College alumnae on May 31 and June 1 in Dubuque at a local Clarke College alumnae meeting. Sixteen members attended a luncheon at the Elks club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke College
Dubuque
Margaret O'Gara
Chicago
Alumnae Association
Elks Club
Meeting attendees travel to Cedar Rapids with college staff
Afterward they went to the home of their president Miss Dorothy Stark at 1312 First Avenue W. Miss Catherine Moran of Chicago treasurer, Sister M Ambrose and Sister M Bernardella from the college faculty accompanied Miss O Gara to Cedar Rapids for the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Stark
First Avenue
Catherine Moran
Chicago
M. Ambrose
M. Bernardella
Cedar Rapids
O'Gara
Witusokes Host Dinner Guests Include Pasadena Pair
Mr and Mrs J Alfred Witousek of Cedar Rapids hosted a Saturday dinner entertaining guests Mrs O L Cresswell and Mr and Mrs George J Haldy of Pasadena California, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Alfred Witousek
Cedar Rapids
O. L. Cresswell
George J. Haldy
Pasadena
Calif
Aurora Seniors Begin Four Day State Education 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 Des Moines Fort Madison Amana colonies and several manufacturing centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aurora
Supt
H. M. Perry
Jane Groom
Eldo Kamoss
C. H. Jakway
Des Moines
Fort Madison
Amana
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Erwin Home
Henderson
Miss Erwin
Merton F. Seely
Howard Graham
McGregor State Park
Miss Rock Bride
Mrs
Rex Conn
Wilson High
Dorothy Allison
Hromeks
Norma Sedlak
Donald Mackey
Dental Auxiliary
Mizpaiu
Queen Esther
Wilson
Optical Service
Leonard Y. Arduser
Chambers Inskeep Optical Co
Third Street
F. Tisher
Ladies Literary Club
Inter-Ocean Officers
Rhea Speaker
Robinsons
Miss Murphy
Richard Kinsey
Hadsells
Uncle Sam
Ruth Millett
Gazette
Lydia E. Denon
Pleiades Society
Business Girls
Sétét Bluesay “Its
Howard Dodges
Iota Epsilon
Iota Epsilon Chapter
Pi Omicron Sorority
Dorothy Meeker
Leela Zavodsky
Esther Smith
Alverda Kegler
Plan Clarke College
Witouseks
Kenmore 35Th St. SE
Gibson
Hall-Ekfelt, Inc
Third Ave
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