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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

4

Coe College piano pupils to give recital Saturday

The Coe College department of music will present a group of piano pupils in a recital Saturday at p.m. in Sinclair Memorial chapel. Invited audience includes the public. Teachers Miss Martha Leksa Miss Eleanor Houts Miss Alma Turechek Prof. K Kitchin Prof. Grace Swab and Max Daehler accompany pupils performing works by Schubert Chopin Grieg and MacDowell among others.

Coe College Department of Music Sinclair Memorial Chapel Martha Leksa Eleanor Houts Alma Turechek K Kitchin Grace Swab Max Daehler Peather Danes Ees Ducellerraine Butterflies Grant-Schaefer Charlotte Steckik Jessie Dorward Scharwenksa Alyee Mary Chadima Variations Nel Cor Non Piu Wete Thoven

Mrs Nelson and Mrs Stewart Visit Here

Mrs Robert Nelson, linked to Lieutenant Nelson at Fort Wash, returns to visit parents at 428 Twenty sixth street SE and 112 Thirteenth street NE. Mrs Matthew C Stewart also returns from Fort Lewis to see her mother at 385 Twenty first street SE. Both lieutenants are at King City California for a month of maneuvers.

Robert Nelson Neilson Fort Wash City Lieutenant Nelson W. H. Nelson Twenty-sixth Street W. H. Ryan Thirteenth Street Matthew C. Stewart Fort Lewis Lieutenant Stewart W. N. Ellis Twentyfirst King City Calif Stewart Nelson

May Weddings Honored by Iona Girls Club

Miss Marie Skerik and Miss Jane Stamp were honored at a Wednesday dinner by 38 Iona Girls Club members at Mrs Clapp's tea room. Gifts were presented to both honorees and Misses Kay Dolan Georgene Sullivan Bertha Golden Leona Benesh and Marjorie Bruner led the arrangements.

Marie Skerik Jane Stamp Ionantual Girls’ Club

Guardians Entertain Camp Fire Board at Picnic

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire guard members and Camp Fire board met for an annual picnic at Camp Huaga on Tuesday. The event featured a treasure hunt with clues hidden by Westminster church guardians as board and guardian members gathered.

Cedar Rapids Camp Huaga Guardians of Westminster Church G. F. Hershey John R. Battin Wilson C. Fernow A. J. Anderson R. J.erry F. L. Bokorney M. J. Marchant P. H. Brown C. G. Davis J. H. Fortune A. W. Doubrasky G. R. Shoemaker A. I. Mason M. Buckland A. Norman C. P. Lawrence L. O. Whitcomb G. V. Wood F. Bukacek G. L. Minehart J. S. Skien C. Sullivan H. J. Beals O E. Long Opal Beeson

Mrs Hockman Hosts O D O Club Meeting

Mrs. Harry G. Hockman entertained the O. D. O. club at 1040 Maplewood Drive NE on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs. S. Alan Wilson of Chicago Mrs. J. E. Boisen and Mrs. John Eggers of Long Beach California. New member E E Reynolds was introduced. Mrs. George E. Smith won the bridge prize. Tea was served at a red tulip decorated table in a crystal bowl.

Harry G. Hockman Maplewood Drive O. D. O. Club S. Alan Wilson Chicago J. E. Boisen John Eggers Long Beach Calif E. E. Reynolds George E. Smith

Mrs. Paulson Visits Mrs. Ahrens for Two Weeks

Mrs. August Paulson of Wheatland is visiting her daughter Mrs. H. C. Ahrens at 312 Fourteenth Avenue SW for two weeks. On Wednesday Mrs. Ahrens entertained ten friends at dinner in Mrs. Paulson’s honor.

August Paulson Wheatland H. C. Ahrens Fourteenth Avenue SW

Bettis Hosts Pre-nuptial Shower For Jeanette Thompson

Mrs. Jess E. Bettis of 207 Fifteenth Street SE hosted a pre-nuptial shower Wednesday evening at her home for Miss Jeanette Thompson. Fourteen friends attended with special guests Mrs. Chester A. Thompson of Van Horne and Mrs. Burt T. Jackson of Cedar Rapids.

Jess E. Bettis Fifteenth Street Jeanette Thompson Chester A. Thompson van Horne Burt T. Jackson Cedar Rapids

Canteriva Camp Fire Plans Hike To Bever Park

Barbara Korn led a Canteriva Camp Fire meeting at Arthur school on Thursday afternoon. Plans were set to hike to Bever Park on Saturday for a picnic and a council fire.

Barbara Korn Canteriva Arthur School Bever Park

Margaret McCall Presents Piano Pupils In Recital

Margaret McCall will present a group of her piano pupils in a Sunday recital at 2 30 p m at the Cedar Rapids Woman s club house Relatives and friends of the performers are welcome to attend The program includes Besce Cradie Here I Stand Back and Dorothy Poor Chin Masters March of the Candy Soldiers Hopson Jimmie Wasta The Fairies Harp Thompson The Great Dane ae Barth e Golliwoes Caprice Op No 4 by Roiseth Bill Hackney Kenneth Beivenster by Kottmeier

Margaret McCall Cedar Rapids Besce Cradie Dorthy Hopson Jimmie Wasta the Fairies’ Harp Thompson the Great Dane Ae Barth Golliwoes Bexstein Crawteord Caprice Roiseth Bill Hackney Sear Rintley Vaise Triste Migroviius-Thompson

Business and Professional Women Club Closes Year

The Business and Professional Women's club ended its year with a Roosevelt room dinner at the West Hotel. Iris and daisies lit by tapers decorated the room while a string trio performed. Miss Gene Crain and Miss Maurine Hamblin sang, and Ida Caryl announced the state convention results. Mrs. Virginia Bedell of Spirit Lake was named state president. Officers for the coming year were elected and installation took place.

Business and Professional Women's Club Roosevelt Room West Hotel Kathleen Check Beulah Wessale Drexel Mollison Gene Crain Maurine Hamblin Ida Caryl Gertrude Steiner Cedar Rapids Virginia Bedell Spirit Lake Imogen B. Emery Emery Stenner Merie Harris Este Heath Dorothy Meeker Frances McFall Beulah Randolph Marie May Miss Stenner Pearl Everett Marie Pennybacker Miss Marvel Foster

Pre nuptial party honors Martha Post in Iowa City

Mrs. Joseph Dolezal hosted a pre nuptial party at her parents home 916 Twentieth Street SE Iowa City honoring Miss Martha Post bride to be of Leon Rejman Saturday Forty guests attended the event with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rejman listed as hosts.

Joseph Dolezal Iowa City Joseph Rejman Twentieth Street Martha Post Leon Rejman

Bride-Elect Miss Hazel Ramey Honored at Shower

Miss Hazel Ramey, bride-elect of Charles V. Anderson, was feted by the First Reformed church ladies aid at a Tuesday shower. Fifty members and friends attended and played party games in her honor.

Hazel Ramey Charles V. Anderson Ladies Aid First Reformed Church

Malta Past Matrons Host 21 at Dinner Meeting

Mrs. Taylor Carpenter hosted twenty one members of the Malta Past Matrons association O. E. S. at 508 A avenue NE Tuesday evening for a dinner meeting. Mesdames H. J. Manchester and J. J. were among attendees.

Taylor Carpenter A Avenue Malta Past Matrons Association H. J. Manchester J. J

Local Meeting Features Guest and Handkerchief Show

Mrs. L. T. Mitchell presided over a business meeting followed by a handkerchief shower given by Mrs. A. Doran, formerly Mrs. Mettacre, who spoke about animated magazines and adults at Winter Park. Guest Mrs. E. F. Kallenberg of Union City Tennessee attended.

Motoring to Iowa Wednes tea party at Rapids Woman's Club

Mrs Pelzer hosted a tea from 3 to 5 o clock in the Mildred W historical interest gathering. Attendees included Mesdames J. B. McPherson A. R. Swein R. K. Stoddard A. N. Palmer and others along with Miss Leota Swemn and Mildred MacDanel. Fletcher Martin University of Iowa will be guest artist at Olde Stone Studio during the Pelzers summer vacation out of state.

Iowa Eerar Rapids Woman's Club Mildred Pelzer J. B. McPherson A. R. Swein R. K. Stoddard A. N. Palmer A. B. van Dyke Amy Gates Henry J. Hromek W. A. Montgomery Moftit J. P. Mills A. Baxter Emma ay _ H Ferguson Goodall Aletta Shadie Betty Babcock Sally Whitcomb A. T. DeBow Leota Swemn Mildred MacDanel Fletcher Martin University of Iowa Olde Stone Pelzers

Star of Maine Circle Hosts May Breakfast at Ellis Park

The Star of Maine circle held a May breakfast Tuesday morning in the river pavilion at Ellis Park. Hostesses included Elizabeth Meyn Emma Burmeister Alice Meaney Chris tine Earhart Leona Vedder Hazel Smith and Kate Wink.

Star of Maine Circle River Pavilion Ellis Park Elizabeth Meyn Emma Burmeister Alice Meaney Christine Earhart Leona Vedder Hazel Smith Kate Wink

Miss Geneva Scheer Bride Elect Showered in Cedar Rapids

Miss Geneva Scheer of West Branch, bride elect of Leonard Stewart of Springville, was honored at a Cedar Rapids shower hosted by Miss Frances Stewart and Mrs. Reginald Touro at 519 Thirty third Street NE. Guests sewed quilt blocks and tea towels and included Mesdames Probel, Kacena, Dunn, Drahovzal. Misses Melberg, Scheer, Snell, Learhoff, Touro sisters. Mrs. Henry Scheer. Mrs. George Touro. Mrs. Merle Stewart. Eleanor of Springville. Mrs. Rudy Wendling.

Geneva Scheer West Branch Leonard Stewart Sprin Frances Stewart Reginald Touro Thirty-third Street Carl Probel Louis Kacena John Dunn John Drahovzal Geneva Melberg Geraldine Scheer Arlene Snell Grace Learhoff Darlene Doris Touro Cedar Rapids Henry Scheer George Touro Marion Merle Stewart Eleanor Springville Rudy Wendling Center Point

Mrs. Marie Kruse Leads Mercy Division Day in Covington

Mrs. Marie Kruse of Covington Ky. presided over Mercy division No. 51 G L A to the B of L E as 10 a.m. inspection began with 3 members and guests registering. Pythian Sisters served luncheon at noon and decorated tables with spring flowers and roses for honored guests. Edits list Norris Johanna McMullin Laura Rutan Grace Wike Blanche Martelle Grace Rollins Annabelle Coover and Mrs Henry Kruse among attendees. Edith Fullerton Mart Devery Edna Turfitt led arrangements. The division received a 99 percent ritual grade.

Marie Kruse Covington Mercy Division Grace Wike Blanche Martelle Grace Rollins Annabelle Coover Henry Kruse Edith Fullerton Mart Devery Edna Turfitt

McKinley Hi Y Ettes Honor Graduating Seniors at Tea

McKinley High School Hi Y Ettes hosted a tea for graduating seniors. Guests were greeted in the Martha Washington room. Program featured a piano solo by Miss Alice Mae Ottilie, vocal selections by Jane Watson and Pauline Proksa, and a reading by Ruth Aliens.

McKinley Hi-Y-Ettes Martha Washington Alice Mae Ottilie Jane Watson Pauline Proksa Ruth Aliens Oe Genera Raer Thompson Marjory Davenport Ada Mae Cox Audrey Nilseon Ida Mae Boestler Ortha Berger Bernadine Frame

P.T.A. Meetings And Officers At Local Chapters

Arthur P T A held an open house Wednesday evening as officers were installed including Mrs Howard Martin president Mrs ggga Pollock vice president Mrs J Hicks secretary Mrs Orville Lentz treasurer and Mrs D Roland historian The sixth ae chorus and junior senior orchestras performed Exhibits of hobbies were shown in rooms Cleveland Wurster s tea room hosted the Cleveland teachers dinner Monday evening with a T shaped table and garden flowers A magic act by Carl Koehn with Miss Ryn Chyle Readings by Mrs Helen White and Miss Verle Breed with Miss Amy Devitt Guests included Adeline Montilion Amy Devitt Jane Sloan Ruby Scheneberger Verne Breed and Kathryn Sluh Helen White and Frank St St Matthew s P T A met Tuesday electing officers President Mrs O Doris vice president Mrs A J Mallon secretary Mrs F Smi and treasurer Mrs Leo The

Arthur P. T. A Howard Martin Ggga Pollock J. Hicks Orville ‘Lentz D. Roland St. Matthew's P. T. A O. Doris A. J. Mallon F. Smi Leo the

Women Mounted Patrol Holds First Meeting

Twenty four girls met at the Vern Haven stables tack room for the first session of the Women s Mounted Patrol. Units will be named at the Aiken stables for practicing.

Vern Haven Aiken Stables

Tribute to Mother honors circle of Foresters mothers

Mothers in the Companions of the Foresters circle attended a program led by Miss Sadie Vinch titled A Tribute to Mother. Each mother received a gift while four of Mrs Bernard Illen’s dancing students performed. Joyce Heral played accordion, Patty Ann Havorka read, and Mrs Lilian Heral closed with That Wonderful Mother of Mine.

Companions of the Foresters Sadie Vinch Bernard Illen Joyce Heral Patty Ann Havorka Lillian Heral

Luncheon Meeting of King's Daughters Circle

Members of the Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters attended a luncheon Tuesday at Mrs. Neff's tea room. Mrs. Platt led the business session with two guests, Mrs. Lacey Gee and Mrs. Lee Showers.

of the King’s Daughters Lacey Gee Lee Showers

Fourth Wedding Anniversary Dinner Honoring Mr and Mrs Boyles

Mr and Mrs W Fay Boyles were honored with a dinner on their fourth anniversary May 17. Attendants included Mrs Elizabeth Jackson and Frank Boyles of Mechanicsville and Inez Boyles with J David Boyles family of Tipton, Esther Stall of Walker, and George Marsh with Ottillier and Thomas of Cedar Rapids.

W. Fay Boyles Elizabeth Jackson Frank Boyles Mechanicsville Inez Boyles J. David Boyles Brenda Norman Tipton Esther Stall Walker George Marsh Ottillier Thomas Cedar Rap

Betty Bachmann Installed as President of Volunteer Junior Circle

Betty Bachmann was installed as president of the Volunteer Junior Circle of the King's Daughters at a Monday evening ceremony hosted by Jeanniels at 2111 Fifth Avenue SE. Doris Jackson, Ann Hill, and Charlotte Trewin were installed as vice-president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively, with the admission service performed by Mrs. E. W. DeNio and county president Mrs. Henry E. Haegg.

Betty Bachmann The King’s Daughters Jeanniels Fifth Avenue SE Doris Jackson Ann Hill Charlotte Trewin E. W. DeNio Henry E. Haegg

Flags of all nations ceremony led by Mrs Pirtle

Mrs. T. E. Pirtle led a flags of all nations program with attendees including Mesdames Howard Bucy Ed Dahms Harry Grime F Baldwin L O Fagle Howard Leacox L Hus ton George Faun J Bradley E Tucker George Parker R Potts and S Huston.

T. E. Pirtle

Ida Mansfield Circle Elects Officers

Ida Mansfield circle of the president Mrs Hall is named vice president Mrs John E secretary and Mrs Hugh White treasurer in the organization’s roster for the period.

Ida Mansfield Hall John E Hugh White

Camp Fire Party For Mothers And Daughters Held

The Tandadako Camp Fire group hosted a mother and daughter party with Mrs. Edwin J. Bauer as hostess assisted by Miss Hazel Ramey. Bunco prizes went to Mrs. W. N. McPherson Mrs. Arthur Kunzman Jerolene Soenksen and Edith Ramey. Miniature corsages were favors and the girls presented their mothers with handmade hanging baskets. Attendees included Mesdames E. Oliver James Chukas McPherson Walter Umsted Raymond Soenksen C. H. Anderson J. A. Ramey Kunzman and Misses Lillie Zerbe Doris McPherson Edith Ramey Doris Oliver Arlene Hollister Beverly Anderson Betty Lou Amsted Elayne Bauer Jerolene Svenksen Laron Ramaker Evangeline Chukas and Dorothy McIntyre.

Tandadako Edwin J. Bauer Third Street St John Hollister Guardian Hazel Ramey Bunco W. N. McPherson Arthur Kunzman Jerolene Soenksen Edith Ramey Mesdame E. Oliver James Chukas McPherson Walter Umsted Raymond Soenksen C. H. Anderson J. A. Ramey Kunzman Lillie Zerbe Doris McPherson Doris Oliver Arlene Hollister Beverly Anderson Betty Lou Amsted Elayne Bauer Jerolene Svenksen Laron Ramaker Evangeline Chukas Dorothy McIntyre

Typographical Auxiliary elects officers at Maine Lodge hall

At a Wednesday meeting in Maine lodge hall the Typographical auxiliary elected Mrs. A. F. Prucha secretary succeeding Mrs. Robert Stahl and Mrs. Cummins treasurer succeeding Mrs. John Frasher. Mrs. W. C. Meyer and Mrs. Emil Novotny were hosts, and a June 10 party was planned.

Maine Lodge Hall A. F. Prucha Robert Stahl Cummins John Frasher W. C. Meyer Emil Novotny

Bride Elect Agnes Peeples Feted Ahead of May 31 Wedding

Miss Agnes Peeples was feted by 47 Craemer's employees in an Ellis Park River Pavilion affair Tuesday evening. Mrs. M. B. Taylor and Ms. George Little led planning duties for the event honoring fiancé Ronald E. Durr.

Agnes Peeples Ronald E. Durr Craemer Ellis Park River Pavilion M. B. Taylor George Little

Honor Gatrelle Transferred to Radcliffe Succeeds by Olson

Reverend Gatrelle will move to Radcliffe and be replaced by Rev. L T Olson of Marshalltown. Mrs Gatrelle and the choir received a gift from the group after a program of group singing and varied performances. The evening featured sea duet, a Hawthorne piece, and a Canebrake Canebrake number with Drexel Monson on accompaniment.

Radcliffe L. T. Olson Marshalltown

Jolly Myee Club Cards Meet at Mrs Elizabethen's Home

Members of the Jolly Myee club gathered for card games at the residence of Mrs Elizabethen located at 1909 Grande.

Jolly Myee Club Mra Elizabethen

Daniels Park Presbyterian Board Luncheon News

The executive board met for a luncheon in the church dining room with red, white, and blue appointments and Christian and American flag decorations. Mrs. Frank Dietz spoke about the meeting details and plans.

Daniels Park Presbyterian Church Frank Dietz

Moss Withdraws In Coe Student Council Race

Coe College students held a second election for student board seats after the ballot box disappearance during last Tuesday's vote. Kathryn Flea Davenport and Fred Warner Cedar Rapids were elected to the Acorn board while Betsy Friedin and Marvin Selden Cedar Rapids joined the Cosmos control board. Henry Moss Cedar Rapids Delta Phi Epsilon withdrew after finals, leaving Ralph Nelson Waukegan Tau Kappa Epsilon to assume leadership of the student government.

Acorn Cosmos Boards of Control Coe Kathryn Flea Davenport Fred Warner Cedar Rapids Betsy Friedin Marvin Selden Cosmos Control Board Henry Moss Delta Phi Epsilon Ralph Nelson Waukegan Tau Kappa Epsilon

College Boards Debate Yearbook and Newspaper Editing Policy

The boards of control and regular faculty members advised framing a policy for editing the college yearbook and the Washie Gitteat newspaper. A second election was deemed necessary as all voting appeared on a single ballot.

Boards of Control

Y M Bugle Corps To Represent Iowa Lions At Convention

The Y M Bugle Corps will represent Iowa Lions at a Pittsburgh parade division and the Lions day program at the New York World's Fair. About 50 boys, 25 parents and friends will travel by special train to New Orleans in 1939 for a week long trip with several stopovers including Mammoth Cave Kentucky. R Ariel Cross directs the corps with Robert Smythe Jr as assistant director and Mrs. Lee Boston heading the sponsoring parents group.

Pittsburgh New Orleans R. Ariel Cross Coe Robert Smythe, Jr Lee Boston Mammoth Cave Kentucky

Musicians From St Paul Winners On WMT Saturday Program

Our musicians who won honors at the national music contest held recently in St Paul will broadcast on The Assembly Room of the Air Saturday at 9 45 a m over station WMT. Charlotte Trewin contralto will sing Ah Mon Fils from Le Prophete by Meyerbeer Irene Gianedakis violinist will play Gypsy Airs by Sarasate Leonard Burns tenor will sing I Heard A Forest Praying by Peter de Rose and Ruth Hemmer pianist will play Concert by MacDowell. The pupils are from Franklin McKinley and Wilson schools. Betty Jean Stephenson and Maurine Hamblin will be accompanists.

St. Paul WMT Charlotte Trewin Meyerbeer Irene Gianedakis Sarasate Leonard Burns Peter de Rose Ruth Hemmer MacDowell Franklin, McKinley Wilson Betty Jean Stephenson Maurine Hamblin

Woman Hurt When Car Hits Pole After Collision

Mrs. J. C. Doyle of 404 G avenue NW sustained body bruises at about 10 20 a m Friday when her car, after colliding with a panel truck driven by Richard Patek of 371 Nineteenth street SE, struck a telephone pole at Third street and E avenue NW. Police said attempts to avoid the crash were unsuccessful.

J. C. Doyle G Avenue NW Richard Patek Nineteenth Street Third Street E Avenue NW

Optimum Douglas Fir Praised as Top U.S. Wood

Authorities rate the Douglas fir as the most important wood in the United States. Experts highlight its widespread use, economic impact, and status in forestry and construction.

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