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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1941

Page

9

Coe Presents Piano Pupils In Recital Saturday

Coe college department of music presents a piano pupils recital Saturday at 7 p.m. in Sinclair Memorial chapel. Teachers listed include Miss Leksa Houts Turechek and Profs Kitchin Swab Daehler with pupils performing a varied program of classical and modern works.

Coe College Department of Music Sinclair Memorial Chapel Martha Leksa Eleanor Houts Alma Turechek Joseph Kitchin Grace Swab Max Daehler Ducelle Lorraine Lekisa Butterfllea Grat Charlotte Stoleik

Mrs Nelson and Mrs Stewart Visit Here

Mrs Robert Nelson returned to the city with her husband after accompanying him to Fort Lewis Washington. She visits Lt Nelson's parents at 428 Twenty sixth Street SE and her own parents at 112 Thirteenth Street NE. Mrs Matthew C Stewart also returns from Fort Lewis to visit her mother at 385 Twenty first Street SE. Both lieutenants are at King City California for a month's war maneuvers.

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

May Weddings Planned for Two Brides Elect

Miss Marie Skerik and Miss Jane Stamp, both set for May weddings, were honored by 38 members of the Iowa Mutual Girls' club at Mrs Clapp's tea room. A dancing diversion followed and gifts were presented to the honorees. Organizers included Misses Kay Dolan Georgene Sullivan Bertha Golden Leona Benesh and Marjorie Bruner.

Marie Skerik Jane Stamp Iowa Mutual Girls’ Club

Guardians Entertain Camp Fire Board at Picnic

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire guard ians entertained Camp Fire board members at an annual picnic at Camp Huaga on Tuesday. A treasure hunt with hidden clues provided entertainment. Luncheon was served by guardians of Westminster church.

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Board Camp Huaga Guardians of Westminster Church G. F. Hershey John R. Battin Wilson C. Fernow A. J. Anderson R J. Byerly F. L. Bokerney M. J. Marchant P H Brown Opal Beeson G. W. Borscher George Peacock White Misses Marvel Foster Virginia Clapp Jane Garwood Dorothy Canfield

Mrs Hockman Hosts O D O Club Meeting

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

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 Guest of Mrs Ahrens in Wheatland

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

August Paulson Wheatland H.C. Ahrens Fourteenth Avenue SW

Pre-nuptial shower honors Miss Jeanette Thompson

Mrs. Jess E. Bettis hosted a pre-nuptial shower at 207 Fifteenth Street SE on Wednesday evening. Fourteen guests attended with special visitors Mrs. Chester A. Thompson of Van Horne and Mrs. Burt T. Jackson of Cedar Rapids among them.

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

Cantekiya Camp Fire Meeting Plans Hike Picnic

Barbara Korn presided at the Cantekiya Camp Fire gathering held Thursday at Arthur School. Attendees planned a Saturday hike to Bever Park for a picnic and council fire.

Barbara Korn Cantekiya Arthur School Bever Park

Margaret McCall Presents Piano Pupils in Recital

Margaret McCall presents a 2:30 p.m. Sunday recital at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club House featuring her piano pupils. Relatives and friends are welcome. Database of pieces includes works by Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Bach, Couperin, and others performed by students such as Marilyn and Dorothy Kottmeier, Glenyce Jones, Ruth Ann Stucker, and Dorothy Kottmeier, with accompanist Wilson Dunn.

Margaret McCall Cedar Rapids Bt Hackney Riddle Bentley Bentley Florence Roman Sibelius-Thompson Edward Fleury Rea Nan Jean Wasta Walter Sitt Alien Dunn Wilson Dunn Minuet Couperin Marilyn Kottmeier Carter the Wood Nymph Rea Joyce Johnson Cotton Fluff Smith Caprice Eckstein Glenyce Jones Dreams of Yesterday Eckstein John Swanson Beethoven Mary Holvenstor Air Inc Mozart-Thompson Caliph of Bardad Bentley Wilson Dunn Durand Cinderella Lemont Sally Strother Soeur Monique Couperin-Tapper Koelling Ruth Ann Stucker Romance Lieurance Kenneth Holvenstot Fur, Elise Beethoven Mozart Dorothy Kottmei

Business and Professional Women Club Closes Year

The Business and Professional Women's club wrapped up its year with a Roosevelt hotel dinner in which iris and daisies decorated tables and a string trio played. Gene Crain and Maurine Hamblin sang, Ida Caryl announced state convention results, and Imogen B. Emery spoke on collecting. Officers for next year: Merle Harris president Este Heath first vice president Dorothy Meeker second vice president Frances McFall recording secretary Beulah Randolph corresponding secretary Marie May treasurer Stenner led arrangements with Pearl Everett Marie Pennybacker Marvel Foster assisting.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Roosevelt Roosevelt 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 Merle Harris Este Heath Dorothy Meeker Frances McFall Beulah Randolph Marie May Miss Stenner Pearl Everett Marie Pennybacker Marvel Foster

Pre nuptial party honors Martha Post in Town City

Mrs. Joseph Dolezal hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at her parents home, 916 Twentieth street SE, to honor Martha Post who will wed Leon Rejman this Saturday. Forty guests attended.

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

Miss Ramey Feted at First Reformed Shower

Miss Hazel Ramey the June 5 bride elect of Charles V Anderson was honored at a Tuesday afternoon shower hosted by the ladies aid of First Reformed Church. Fifty members and friends attended and joined in party games.

Hazel Ramey Charles V. Anderson Ladies Aid First Reformed Church

Mrs Carpenter Hosts Malta Past Matrons Dinner

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

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

Club Meeting Highlights and Charity Show Notes

The report names H. L. Estep Kroulik and C. J. Lynch as assistants with Mrs. L. T. Mitchell presiding over the meeting. A handkerchief shower followed led by Mrs. A. A. Doran who discussed animated magazines and the Winter Park adult college in Florida. Guest Mrs. E. F. Kallenberg from Union City, Tennessee attended.

Art club hosts tea at Olde Stone Studio Iowa City

Twenty five Cedar Rapids Woman's Club art department members visited Mrs. Mildred W. Pelzer at Olde Stone Studio in Iowa City for a tea from 3 to 5 pm. Attendees included Mesdames McPherson Swem Stoddard Palmer Van Dyke Gates Jeromek Montgomery Moffit Mills Baxter Eckert Felter Ferguson Mott Ladd Lubbock Jerome Goodall Shadle Babcock Whitcomb DeBow Swein MacDanel and Misses Swein MacDanel. Fletcher Martin, University of Iowa guest artist, will stay at Olde Stone Studio during the Pelzers summer absence.

Iowa City Cedar Rapids J. B. McPherson A. R Swem R. K. Stoddard A. N Palmer A. B. van Dyke Amy Gates Henry Jeromek W. A. Montgomery Harriet Moffit J. P. Mills A. Baxter L. A. Eckert Emma Felter J. H. Ferguson A. H. Mott F. G. Ladd R T. Lubb

Maine circle hosts May breakfast at Ellis Park pavilion

The Star of Maine circle held a Tuesday morning breakfast at the river pavilion in 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 Honored at Shower

Miss Geneva Scheer of West Branch and Leonard Stewart of Springville receive a miscellaneous shower hosted Thursday at 519 Thirty-third Street NE. Guests sewed quilt blocks and tea towels, with Cedar Rapids and area residents in attendance including Genev a Melberg Geraldine Scheer Arlene Snell and more.

Geneva Scheer West Branch Leonard Stewart Springville 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 Rudy Wendling Center Point

Mercy Division Inspection Held by Mrs Marie Kruse

Mrs Marie Kruse of Covington Kentucky led Mercy Division No 51 G A to the B of L E in a Tuesday event at the K P hall. Activities began at 10 am with registration and luncheon served by Pythian Sisters at noon. Mixed spring flowers decorated small tables and a pink rose centerpiece graced the honored guest table. Members listed include Frances Sanket Mary Norris Johanna McMullin Laura Rutan Grace Wike Blanche Martelle Grace Rollins Annabelle Coover Henry Kruse. Arrangements were led by Edith Fullerton Margaret Devery Edna Turfitt. The division earned a 994 ritual score in the afternoon.

Marie Kruse Covington Mercy Division Mary Norris Johanna McMullin Laura Rutan Grace Wike Blanche Martelle Grace Rollins Annabelle Coover Henry Kruse Edith Fullerton Margaret Devery Edna Turfitt

McKinley Hi Y Ettes Host Senior Tea

The McKinley Hi Y Ettes entertained graduating seniors with a tea on Tuesday in the Martha Washington room. The program featured piano by Alice Mae Ottilie, vocal selections by Jane Watson and Pauline Proksa, and a reading by Ruth Jayne, with JoAnn Berger as general chair and assistants, including Shirley Thompson and Marjory Davenport.

McKinley Martha Washington Alice Mae Ottilie Jane Watson Pauline Proksa Ruth Jayne JoAnn Berger Shirley Thompson Marjory Davenport Ada Mae Cox Audrey Nilsson Ida Mae Boestler Ortha Berger Bernadine Frame

Women’s Mounted Patrol holds first meeting

Twenty four girls gathered at the Vern Haven stables tack room for the initial session of the Women’s Mounted Patrol. Units will form at different stables for practice over the coming months with contact options and practice dates announced for rodeo events and parade participation.

Vern Haven Margaret Mackin Indian Creek Mary Evelyn Emma Jean Long Bever Park Muriel Bruce Uprner Ely Mary Jo Studer

Mothers Honored By Foresters Circle In Local Hall

Women in the Companions of the Foresters of America were guests after a Wednesday meeting in the I O O F hall. Mrs Viola Kucera organized a program that opened with a poem by Miss Sadie Vlach. Each mother received a gift. Dancing students taught by Mrs Bernard Illen performed, Joyce Heral played accordion, and Patty Ann Havorka read. Mrs Lillian Heral closed with That Wonderful Mother of Mine.

Companions of the Foresters of America I. O. O. F. Hall Viola Kucera Sadie Vlach Bernard Illen Joyce Heral Patty Ann Havorka Lillian Heral

Luncheon Held by King's Daughters Circle Members

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

of the King’s Daughters Lacey Gee Lee Showers Neff Lloyd Platt

Boyles Honored With Dinner On Fourth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs W Fay Boyles were honored at a Sunday dinner marking their fourth wedding anniversary on May 17 Present were Mrs Elizabeth Jackson and Frank Boyles of Mechanicsville Mrs Inez Boyles and Mr and Mrs J David Boyles and children Brenda and Norman of Tipton Miss Esther Stall of Walker Mr and Mrs George Marsh and Mrs Ottillie Marsh 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 Ottillie Marsh Thomas Cedar Rapids

Betty Bachmann Installed President of Volunteer Junior Circle

Betty Bachmann became president of the Volunteer junior circle of the King's Daughters at a Monday event hosted by Jean Daniels at 2111 Fifth Avenue SE. Also installed were Doris Jackson as vice-president Ann Hill as secretary and Charlotte Trewin as treasurer. The ceremonies were led by Mrs. E. W. DeNio with admission services from Mrs. Henry E. Haegg, county president.

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

Mother and Daughter Bunco Party at Tandadako Camp Fire

Mrs Edwin J Bauer hosted a mother and daughter gathering at 602 Third Street SW with guardian Mrs John Hollister assisting. Prizes went to Mrs W N McPherson Mrs Arthur Kunzman Jerolene Soenksen and Edith Ramey. Girls gave mothers hanging baskets they made and favors were miniature corsages.

Tandadako Edwin J. Bauer Third Street John Hollister Guardian Hazel Ramey Bunco W. N McPherson Arthur Kunzman Jerolene Soenksen Edith Ramey Mesdames 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 new officers at Maine Judge Hall

Mrs. George Klumpar and Mrs. Lloyd Spencer were reelected president and vice president of the Typographical auxiliary at a meeting at Maine Judge hall. Mrs. A F Prucha was elected secretary to replace Mrs. Robert Stahl and Mrs. Dewey Cummins was named treasurer to replace Mrs. John Frasher. Hostesses were Mrs W C Meyer and Mrs Emil Novotny. A party is planned for June 10.

George Klumpar Lloyd Spencer Maine Judge Hall A F. Prucha Robert Stahl Dewey Cummins John Frasher W. C. Meyer Emil Novotny

Miss Agnes Peeples Bride Elect of Ronald Durr

Agnes Peeples, bride elect of Ronald E. Durr, was honored by 47 Craemer’s department store employees with a personal gift shower and picnic supper. The event occurred at Ellis Park River Pavilion with Mrs. M. B. Taylor and Mrs. George Little arranging.

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

Jolly Ramblers Hold Card Session at Mrs Robertson Home

Members gathered for an afternoon of cards at 1909 Grande avenue SE hosted by Mrs Elizabeth Robertson. Prizes awarded to Mesdames Marguerite Lembn baugh Rose Kendall and Freida Donisthorpe for top scores.

Jolly Ramblers Club Elizabeth Robertson Grande Avenue SE Marguerite Lemnbaugh Rose Kendall Freida Donisthorpe

Church Board Luncheon Details At Daniels Park Presby

The Daniels Park Presbyterian executive board met for a luncheon in the church dining room on Wednesday. Attendees noted red white and blue appointment cards and table decorations featuring Christian and American flags. Mrs. Frank Dietz spoke about.

Daniels Park Presbyterian Church Frank Dietz

Flags of all nations service led by Mrs Pirtle group

Central American missions and Mrs. T. E. Pirtle led a flags of all nations program with participants including Mesdames Howard Bucy Ed Dahms Harry Grime F Baldwin L O Fagle Howard Leacock L Houston George Faun J Bradley E Tucker George Parker R Potts and S Huston in attendance.

T. E. Pirtle Howard Bucy Ed Dahms Harry Grime F. Baldwin L. O. Fagle Howard Leacox L. Huston George Faun J Bradley E. Tucker George Parker R. Potts S. Huston

Ida Mansfield circle hosts luncheon and installs new officers

Ida Mansfield circle of the King's Daughters met for lunch Tuesday at 2259 Meadowbrook Drive SE. Red Cross sewing was done and an admission service was given by Mrs. R B Culver for Mrs. R A Holmgren and Mrs. G B Healey. New officers installed were Mrs P F Keehn president, Mrs Hall vice president, Mrs John E Marson secretary, and Mrs Hugh White treasurer.

Ida Mansfield King's Daughters D. M. Hall Meadowbrook Drive Red Cross R. B. Culver R. A. Holmgren G. B. Healey P. F. Keehn Hall John E Marson Hugh White

Farewell Supper Honors Rev Gatrelle at Second Evangelical

Seventy five members and friends of Second Evangelical church honor the Rev O C Gatrelle and his family with a farewell supper Monday night. Gatrelle is transferred to Radcliffe and will be succeeded by Rev JL Olson of Marshalltown. Mrs Gatrelle, choir director, receives a gift from the choir while Gatrelle receives a gift from the group.

Second Evangelical Church O. C. Gatrelle Hawthorne Betty Shaw Thelma Brayton Alice Brainerd Liebesfreud Kreisler Canebrake Gardner Kathleen Check Drexel Mollison Donna Mae Spooner L. Thompson Nellie Hahn Miss Brainerd Harold Adams Gatrelle

Moss Withdraws In Cue Student Council Race

Holding a second election for student membership on the Acorn and Cosmos boards of control is needed after the ballot box disappeared following last Tuesday's voting. Kathryn Flea Davenport and Fred Warner were elected to the Acorn board. Betsy Flodin and Marvin Selden were named to the Cosmos control board.

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

College boards decide yearbook and newspaper policy

The boards of control for the college, with regular faculty members, advise on policy for editing the college yearbook and the weekly student newspaper. The text notes a second election was needed as all voting appeared on one ballot.

Y M Bugle Corps To Represent Iowa Lions At Convention

The Cedar Rapids Y M C A boys drum and bugle corps was chosen to represent Lions clubs of Iowa at the Lions national convention in New Orleans July 21 25 announced at the state convention in Sioux City this week. About 50 boys and 25 parents will travel by special train with stops including Mammoth Cave Kentucky. The corps directed by R Ariel Cross with Robert Smythe Jr as assistant director and Mrs Lee Boston as parents group president has previously represented Iowa Lions in Chicago 1937 and Pittsburgh 1939.

Cedar Rapids New Orleans R. Ariel Cross Coe Tama High School Robert Smythe, Jr Lee Boston Mammoth Cave Kentucky

Musicians who won at St Paul to appear on WMT program

Four musicians who won honors at the national music contest in St Paul will broadcast on The Assembly Room of the Air Saturday at 9 45 a m over station WMT. Charlotte Trewin sings Ah Mon Fils, Irene Gianedakis plays Gypsy Airs, Leonard Burns sings Heard A Forest Praying, and Ruth Hemmer performs Concert Etude. The pupils are from Franklin McKinley Wilson schools with Betty Jean Stephenson and Maurine Hamblin as accompanists.

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

Woman Hurt When Car Hits Pole After Intersecting Truck

Mrs J C Doyle of 404 G avenue NW received body bruises around 10 20 am Friday after her car struck a telephone pole following a collision with a panel truck driven by Richard Patek of 371 Nineteenth street SE at Third street and E avenue NW. Police noted both drivers swerved to avoid impact.

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

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