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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

8

Pre Nuptial Parties Honor Miss Martin And Miss Larsen

Miss Florence Martin bride elect of Lorence Fuhrmeister is feted at a party hosted by Mrs. Earl A. Morris with gifts to Mrs. J. C. Fuhrmeister and Mrs. Hugh Reid. Attendees include Augusta Kruger Beth Mahannah Dorothy Snouffer and Mrs. E H Christensen. A second set honors Ollie Larsen bride elect of Fred G. Kellogg with dinner at Mrs Clapp's tea room and a Cedar Rapids Country Club dinner with 12 guests at the H E Pfeiffer home.

Florence Martin Lorence Fuhrmeister Earl A. Morris Bever Avenue SE Bridge J. C. Fuhrmeister Hugh Reid Augusta Kruger Beth Mahannah Dorothy Snouffer E H. Christensen Fuhrmeister Reid E. W Howell Fred Martin J. C. Mahannah Ollie Larsen Fred G. Kellogg Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Miss Larsen H. E Pfeiffer Third Avenue SE Ethel Woodbridge Hazel Brown Mary Lackersteen Maude Ruble Ruth Hill Dorothy Hill Harriet Moon Hope Kurtz L. A. Lorence M. C. Brown Pfeiffer

Knox-Pratt Formal Bridal Dinner Tonight

Miss Virginia Knox and Lynn Pratt will be honored at a formal bridal dinner tonight at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Knox and Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bogaard. The U shaped table will feature white and silver décor, with guests including Mrs. John Lynn Pratt and Dr. S. Meigs Jones among others. A separate mother and daughter luncheon preceded the event, and a stag luncheon for Mr. Pratt’s ushers was held at the Pickwick club.

Virginia Knox Lynn Pratt Philadelphia Cedar Rapids Country Club Charles S. Knox Pleasant Drive Kenneth Bogaard Dunreath Drive John Lynn Pratt Milford Del James M_~ Knox S. Meigs Jones Kansas City Kan Gene L. Pratt Baltimore James G. Knox Chicago Betty Knox Carl W. Nelson Wallace D. Lyon Robert B. Davis Charles S. Knox, Jr Miss Knox Walter K. Roth Park Terrace Henry J. Adams Twenty-eighth Street Drive Roth

Family trip leaves for Detroit from Blake Boulevard

Mrs H J McNally and her son Terry and Mrs R H Dildy depart after visiting sister Mrs M W O Rieley and Mr O Rieley at 2151 Blake Boulevard SE. They will join Major McNally in Detroit and after a short visit there Mrs Dildy will return to Columbus Ohio. Major McNally is assistant superintendent of the central procurement district for the United States Army Air Corps.

H. J. McNally Terry R. H Dildy M. W. O'Rieley O'Rieley Blake Boulevard Major McNally Detroit Dildy Columbus Ohio Central United States Army Air Corps

Alumna Gearhart to Join Hancher Inauguration Events

Mrs. R. W. Gearhart of 349 Twenty-first street SE Staunton Virginia participates in the University of Iowa presidency inaugural weekend in Iowa City. She attends the luncheon, marches in the academic procession and joins the inaugural dinner as a guest.

Mary Baldwin College Staunton R. W. Gearhart Twenty-first Street Virgil Hancher University of Iowa Field House Iowa City

Katherine Bryan speaks at Tourist Club on English Speaking Union

Miss Katherine Bryan, Roosevelt High School English teacher, spoke at the Tourist club’s year end meeting at Mrs. George W. Hearn’s home. She described the English Speaking Union founded post World War I, its growth to 35 U.S. branches and chapters in Iowa at Grinnell and Des Moines, and noted its potential role amid current events. Thirty-two members attended.

Katherine Bryan Roosevelt High School George W. Hearn Ridgeway Drive Miss Bryan United States Iowa Grinnell Des Moines R. Angell Yale University Coventry England

Mrs Craven Shuttleworth Hosts Sewing Club Luncheon

Friday noon host Mrs W Craven Shuttleworth welcomed seven members of her sewing club to her home at 1801 Second Avenue SE. Guests enjoyed a luncheon and a social afternoon.

W Craven Shuttleworth Second Avenue SE

Knox arrives for sister Virginia Knox wedding

James G. Knox of Chicago arrives in the city Friday for his sister Virginia Knox’s wedding to Lynn Pratt of Philadelphia. Mrs James Knox is expected to arrive Saturday.

James G. Knox Chicago City Miss Virginia Knox Lynn Pratt Philadelphia James Knox

Campus Fete at Coe College Moves to Friday

The annual Campus Fete at Coe College, postponed Thursday due to rain, will be held Friday at 3 45 p.m. on the green in front of the college chapel. Friends of the college are welcome to attend the crowning of the queen and the dancing program.

Coe College

Cultus Club Brings Year to Close With Luncheon

The Cultus club wrapped its year with a picnic luncheon at Bever park. Nineteen members and three guests attended including Miss Lois Baumgartner of Newhall Mrs. R. M DeCastello and Mrs. Jennie Tischer.

Bever Park Cultus Club Lois Baumgartner Newhall R. M DeCastello Jennie Tischer

Wood entertains Jolly Neighbor club at banco party

Mrs Mildred Wood hosted the Jolly Neighbor club Thursday afternoon at a banco party. Mrs Marie Hopker won the banco prize. Mrs Dorothy Newman attended as a guest. A picnic supper for members and their families is set for June 13 at Bever Park.

Mildred Wood E Avenue NE Jolly Neighbor Club Banco Marie Hopker Dorothy Newman Bever Park

Mount Mercy Students Plan Spring Dance Tonight

Mount Mercy college students host their annual spring dance at Danceland with pastel decor and novelty table themes. Chaperons include Mr and Mrs G Young and Mr and Mrs A L Nase Jr. Decorations and programs are organized by Jean Anderle and Pat Funkey respectively, with multiple pre dance dinners and group attendances listed.

Mount Mercy College Danceland G. Young A. L. Nase Jean Anderle Margaret Kane Louise Buck Joan Kelly Pat Funkey Dorothy Templer Pat Goslin Mary Healy Miss Funkey Mildred McSweeney Joan Neary Anderle Linn Boulevard Betty Newcomb Blake Boulevard Bever Avenue Rosemarie Williams Mary E. Hiegel Bettie Jo Fitzgerald Kathleen McPartland Gloria Zemanek Genevieve Wilson Buck Dean O'Toole Fred Condon Francis Nunemaker Karl Pfaff Leo Stary DeVoe Herriott Paul Prior Charles Imig Charles Ricketts

Miller elected president of Roosevelt Hi Y Ette club

Hildred Ann Miller was elected president at the Roose velt Hi Y Ette club meeting. Officers include Mildred Krogh vice president Anne Robertson secretary Carol Holmquist treasurer and Mary Scherrebeck inter club council. Mrs Krumholtz spoke on Boy and Girl Relationships. A seniors picnic is planned for May 28 at Ellis Park rose pavilion.

Roosevelt Hi-Y-Ette Hildred Ann Miller Miss Miller Mildred Krogh Anne Robertson Carol Holmquist Mary Scherrebeck Dwight Krumholtz Ellis Park Rose Pavilion

Cyclettes Meet to Welcome New Charter Holder

The Cedar Rapids Cyclettes club met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Roscoe Pilgrim at 616 Twelfth Avenue SW. The club has recently received a charter from the American Motorcycle Association.

Cedar Rapids

Out of Town Hosts Highlight Cedar Rapids Social Week

Guests from Duluth Espanola and Grosse Pointe along with local hosts entertain in Cedar Rapids. Iris breakfast at Fairfax Read SW features Mrs Bates and a dozen guests while Dr and Mrs Van Winkle host relatives from Corvallis. Additional visitors include Mr and Mrs Krumbholz and Mr and Mrs Miller with extended stays at local homes.

Cedar Rapids Bates Duluth Minn H. R Taylor Blake Boulevard Gilbert M. Bates Linden Drive E. W. Spence Fairfax City Carl L. Holmaquest Espanola N. M John L. Miller B Avenue NE Otto C Krumbholz Tenth Street Howard L. van Winkle Fifth Avenue van Winkle T. P. Cramer Corvallis Ore Mae Searles Mattice Grosse Pointe Mich Frank Wasson Eighth Street Wasson

Mrs. Davis Hosts Luncheon for Laverna Reynolds

Mrs. J Elliott Davis entertained eight guests at a Friday luncheon at her home 2735 B avenue NE. The guest of honor was Mrs. Laverna D. Reynolds of Los Angeles visiting her brother and sister-in-law.

Laverna D. Reynolds Los Angeles J. Elliott Davis Avenue NE

Leah Arne to Perform in May Pageant at Mount Carroll

Miss Leah Arne daughter of Mrs Leora Arne 1849 Cavenne NE will take part in the May pageant at Frances Shimer college Mount Carroll Illinois Saturday afternoon She will appear in the Miss Liberty dance in The Circus a dance pantomime in 17 episodes

Leah Arne Leora Arne Cavenne NE Frances Shimer College Mount Carroll Ill

Mrs McEnany Hosts Conopus Ladies Bridge Luncheon

Mrs Patrick C. McEnany hosted the Conopus club auxiliary at her home 1957 C avenue NE on Tuesday. Guests included Mrs George E. Hogan and members Mrs George F Buresh, Ralph A Groom, F W Mulson, E W Reed, D C Robb, C A Stout, and W G Vincent. Prizes went to Mrs Groom and Mrs Stout.

Conopus Patrick C. McEnany C Avenue NE George E. Hogan George F Buresh Ralph A. Groom F W. Mulson E W. Reed D.C. Robb C. A. Stout W. G Vincent Groom Stout

Pepins Hostesses At Linen Shower For Bride-Elect

Miss Alice Kulhavy was honored at a pre nuptial linen shower given by Miss Ethel Pepin and Mrs H C Pepin at 723 Avenue NW Tuesday evening. Guests included Miss Mildred Pazdernik Eileen Perry Freida Steinberg Bernice Oake and Mesdames Harold Lorimer Eldon Johnson Eldridge Calhoun Marlin Cox Elmer Laher and Robert Skinner.

Ethel Pepin H. C. Pepin Avenue NW Alice Kulhavy Mildred Pazdernik Eileen Perry Freida Steinberg Bernice Oake Harold Lorimer Eldon Johnson Eldridge Calhoun Marlin Cox Elmer Laher Robert Skinner

Cedar Rapids Women Attend Chicago Convention

Eight members of the Cedar Rapids Chicago and North Western Woman's club attended the national convention held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Sherman hotel in Chicago. Local president Mrs. Harold Hess and delegate Mrs. George Hayes attended both days. on the final day Mrs. A A Hottel Mrs. Beall Mrs. Wise Mr. Cobb Mr. Strickel and Mr. Melsh were present. The club plans a June 4 breakfast at Bever Park pavilion with Mrs. Melsh as chairman.

Cedar Rapids Chicago and North Western Woman's Club Sherman Hotel Chicago Harold Hess Dunreath Drive George Hayes E Avenue NW A. A. Hottel Harry Beall Louis Wise Harry Cobb Amos Strickel Stanley Melsh

Miss Zvacek Honored on Sixteenth Birthday

Miss Charlene Zvacek celebrated her sixteenth birthday with a surprise dinner Thursday hosted by her mother Mrs. Scott Niermeyer at 23500 Avenue NE. Guests included Miss Marion Toms Miss Phyllis Kohe Don Bennett David Battin and Dick Reeder.

Charlene Zvacek Scott Niermeyer Avenue NE Marion Toms Phyllis Kohe Don Bennett David Battin Dick Reeder

Mrs. Sanborn Leaves After Kentucky Visit

Mrs. H. S. Sanborn departed Wednesday afternoon for Mammoth Cave Kentucky after a several day visit with her parents Dr and Mrs E Winslow Brown at 1401 Washington avenue SE.

H. S. Sanborn Mammoth Cave E. Winslow Brown Washington Avenue

Sunshine Circle installs officers for King’s Daughters chapter

Sunshine Circle of the King’s Daughters met with Mrs Lena Borschel Monday evening. Officers installed include President Mrs W L Hoffer Vice President Mrs Borschel Secretary Mrs H E McCormac Treasurer Mrs H E Miller and Dr Jennie McCowen representative Mrs B Ferris. June meeting with Mrs Hoffer 1817 Sixth Avenue SE June 2 at 7 30 PM.

Sunshine Circle of the King's Daughters Lena Borschel W. L. Hoffer Borschel H. E. McCormac H. E. Miller Jennie McCowen B. Ferris Hoffer Sixth Avenue SE

Wesleyan Guild Elects New President At Picnic

Miss Ruth Heald was elected president of the Wesleyan Service guild of St. Pauls Methodist church on Monday evening. The guild hosted the Wesleyan Service guild from Trinity Methodist church for a picnic dinner in Ellis parks rose garden. New of

Ruth Heald Wesleyan Service Guild St. Paul’s Methodist Church Trinity Methodist Church Ellis Park New

Guild Installations See Elections And History

Officers were installed by Mrs. Charles J. Bready. Elected include Miss Ruby Hickman vice president Miss Mabel Wetzler corresponding secretary Mrs. Helena Steadman recording secretary and Miss Gertrude Nixon treasurer. Miss Bertha Pownall led devotions and Miss Hickman gave a history of the guild chapter organized in 1925. Miss Elizabeth Bender assisted by Ty Steadman was hostess.

Charles J. Bready Ruby Hickman Mabel Wetzler Helena Steadman Gertrude Nixon Bertha Pownall Hickman Elizabeth Bender Ty Steadman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Martin Knox-Pratt O’rieley Neumode Second Avenue Second Street Woerderhoff's First Avenue Mr. Mercy Roosevelt Mrs. Davis Mrs. McEnany Pepins Nly NORGE Wes Dey National Defense Jack Boner Fourth Avenue SE Dial Heinz Miss Zvacek Mrs. Sanborn Sunshine Circle Wesleyan Guild Cwnurs the Big Martin's ambhteiRida Vogue Harper's Bazcar Mademoiselle Jedd RINSO Antl-Smeeze
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