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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1943

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Miss Goldin Weds W L Dutton In Marion Ceremony

Miss Bertha Mae Goldin daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Goldin of Marion and W L Dutton son of Mrs H L Dutton of Anamosa were married at 11 o'clock Monday morning at 2337 Fifth Avenue SE. Rev W A Jacobs officiated. The bride wore aqua sheer wool with beige accessories and yellow flowers. The bridemother wore Atlantic blue crepe with tur fin accessories. The couple will reside at 2337 Fifth Avenue SE after a wedding trip to St Louis. Mrs Dutton nursing aide. Mr Dutton general counsel for Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Co.

Bertha Mae Goldin F. M. Goldin Marion W. L. Dutton H. L. Dutton Anamosa Fifth Avenue SE W. A. Jacobs First Congregational Church

Petranek Officers Visit Parents in Cedar Rapids Area

Capt. Robert G. Petranek flight command officer at Walnut Ridge Arkansas and Capt. Emil J. Petranek of Fort Belvoir Virginia visit their parents at 364 Eighteenth street SE. Mrs Emil Petranek has been with relatives in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs T J Whitock host a dinner for the officers at 1845 Fourth avenue SE with family guests. The grandparents Mr and Mrs J Sirowy entertained Saturday night with 10 seats set for dinner.

Robert G. Petranek Walnut Ridge Ark Emil J. Petranek Fort Belvoir E. J. Petranek Eighteenth Street SE Emil Petranek Waterloo Cedar Rapids T. J. Whitock Fourth Avenue SE J. Sirowy Sixth Avenue SE

Quarton Family Visits From Boston and California

Arriving Monday afternoon to visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sumner D. Quarton at 514 Indian Road SE are their son Gardner Quarton and daughter-in-law from Boston. Also visiting are Mr. Quarton’s mother Mrs. W. B. Quarton of Algona and Miss Mary Lee Nugent with her brother Burns Nugent of Burbank. The Quartons attended Miss Nugent’s Grinnell College graduation Sunday and accompanied Mrs. W. B. Quarton, Miss Nugent, and Mr. Nugent to Cedar Rapids Sunday evening.

Sumner D. Quarton Indian Road SE Quartons Gardner Quarton Boston Mass Quarton Mr. Quarton W. B. Quarton Algona Mary Lee Nugent Burns Nugent Burbank Calif

Daniels Visits Parents as Brother Returns on Leave

Miss Jean Daniels a Stephens college student in Columbia Missouri visits her parents Mr and Mrs A W Daniels at 1920 Ridgeway Drive SE and her brother Lieutenant (jg) Robert L Daniels home on leave from Norfolk Virginia.

Jean Daniels Stephens College Columbia, Mo A. W. Daniels Ridgeway Drive J.g Robert L. Daniels Norfolk, Va

Mrs Lindsay Hosts Bridge Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs Kenneth Lindsay of 310 Nineteenth Street SE hosted a bridge club luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club on Monday. Eight were seated, with arrangements made for the group.

Kenneth Lindsay Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Country Club

Miss Hiegel Wed To Corp. Carfrae in Fort Lawton Chapel

Miss Mary Elizabeth Hiegel daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles J Hiegel 701 Fourth Avenue SE married Corp Jack J Carfrae son of Mr and Mrs R W Carfrae 1224 Oakland Avenue NE May 16 at the Chapel of the Pines Fort Lawton Chaplain Thomas J Conroy officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Richard Heidman of Seattle The bride attended Mt Mercy junior college and Gamma Theta and works as a bookkeeper for Petersen Baking Co The groom a Wichita Kan native and Missouri Military Academy graduate previously worked for Wilson and Company

Mary Elizabeth Hiegel Charles J. Hiegel Fourth Avenue Corp Jack J. Carfrae R. W. Carfrae Oakland Avenue NE Chapel of the Pines Fort Lawton Wash Thomas J. Conroy Richard Heidman Seattle Mt. Mercy Junior College Gamma Theta, Business Girls Sorority Petersen Baking Company North High Wichita Kan Missouri Military Academy Mexico Wilson and Company

Cedar Rapids Women Attend State B P W Convention

Eleven Cedar Rapids women took part in the twenty fourth annual Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs meeting in Mason City. Gertrude Stenner was installed as president. Harris named state corresponding secretary. Cejka editor of the Iowa Business Woman. Olivia Johnson of St Paul spoke. Hostess clubs included Mason City, Sheffield, Webster City and Grundy Center.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Mason City Gertrude Stenner Merle Harris Alice Cejka Gladys M. Skelly Mariana Sackett Maude Krebs Hazel Hicks Irene Furman Beulah Randolph Esto Heath Ella Horn Stenner Miss Stenner Harris Shelley Iowa Business Woman State Federation Magazine Miss Cejka Olivia Johnson St. Paul National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Sheffield Webster City Grundy

Chi Omega alumnae meet Wednesday at 6 15 p m

Alumnae members of Chi Omega plan a Wednesday evening meeting at 6 15 featuring host Mrs. John L Gilmore at 418 Dunreath Drive NE. Assisting hostesses include Mrs Ralph F Whitlock Mrs Ray Moore Miss Bernita Sebern and Miss Cecilia Kohl.

Chi Omega Sorority John L. Gilmore Dunreath Drive Ralph F. Whitlock Ray Moore Bernita Sebern Cecilia Kohl

Practical Nurses Club Meeting At Minnie Sedlacek Home

The Practical Nurses club will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Minnie Sedlacek at 718 Fourth avenue SE. All practical nurses are invited.

Practical Nurses Club Minnie Sedlacek Fourth Avenue SE

Recital by Miss Hauser Pupils Spotlighted in Spring Event

Miss Eulalia Hauser will present her piano and violin students in a spring recital Monday at 8 p.m. in the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club auditorium. The program features four pianists and one violinist who won superior ratings in the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs contest: Jacqueline Middaugh, Joan Enzler, Helenka Bartunek, Joseph Enzler and Eleanor Barnes. Additional students include Sarly Ahrens, Betty Ehrke, Michael Martin, Nancy Gasney, Janet Reid, Jeannine Phillips, Mary Elizabeth Eaton, Sallie Sinaiko, Allan Yarowsky, Marilyn Zimmerman, Jack Sedlakek, Neema Orr, Leo Roseberry, Robert Bigas, Patricia Sedlacek, Barbara Yarowsky, Peggy Stark, Ann Murphy, Patricia Boots, Jane Norman, Delores Van Horn, Rozanne Ohsman, Mary Rae Hyland, Mary Therese Rink, Lillian Cunningham, Grace Mumma and Evelyn Harmon.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids

Mercy hospital nurses honored at Alumnae banquet and dance

Seventeen Mercy hospital graduating nurses were honored at a Saturday banquet in the Commonwealth tearoom hosted by the Mercy hospital alumnae. Miss Teresa Peshek gave the welcome, Miss Leona Stanek replied, Ellen McNalley delivered the class prophecy, and Miss Mary Lou Carnes read the class will. A post dinner dance followed at the K C clubrooms with air cadets from Coe college present. Refreshments served to about 90 guests and alumnae members.

Mercy Hospital Commonwealth Teresa Peshek Leona Stanek Ellen McNalley Mary Lou Carnes K. C Coe College

Rohrer and Harley Wed in St Louis Ceremony

Miss Gladys F Rohrer of 1400 Ellis boulevard NW and H Paul Harley of Pascagoula Mississippi were married May 13 in St Louis Missouri. Harley is an electrician with Ingells Shipbuilding in Pascagoula and the couple will reside there. Rohrer is employed by Collins Radio company.

Gladys F. Rohrer Ellis Boulevard H. Paul Harley Pascaguala Miss St. Louis Harley Ingells Shipbuilding Corporation Collins Radio Company

Delta Kappa Gamma Theta Chapter Elects Officers

Theta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma elected officers at a Saturday meeting in Mrs Wurster tearoom. President Miss Marjorie Walters first vice president Miss Jennie E Post second vice president Miss Henrietta Frank recording secretary Miss Catherine Eckstein treasurer Miss Ella Grissel corresponding secretary Miss Inga Tapper parliamentarian Miss Iola Tillepaugh Seventeen members attended the dinner and meeting with Miss Walters presiding Reports on the state convention were given by Miss Walters Miss Post Miss Eckstein and Miss Belle Campbell.

Miss Walters Miss Post Eckstein Belle Campbell

Gamma chapter tea honors Phyllis Baldwin home event

Gamma chapter members of Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority held a preferential tea Sunday afternoon at the home of Miss Phyllis Baldwin 1017 F avenue NW. Mrs. Fred A. Winter educational director presided at the tea table centered with blue and gold spring flowers. Miss Barbara Holmburg was an honored guest.

Polk faculty host dessert supper for Edythe Leinbaugh wedding

The Polk school faculty entertained at a dessert supper and kitchen shower Friday evening at Miss Dena Hansen's home 2311 Blake boulevard SE as a courtesy for Miss Edythe Leinbaugh who is to be married Saturday. Leinbaugh has taught third grade at Polk for the last year. sixteen guests attended.

Polk School Dena Hansen Blake Boulevard Edythe Leinbaugh

Jean Ann Forrest Honors Fifth Birthday at Home

Mrs. William Y. Forrest entertained at 2110 Johnson avenue NW on a Saturday afternoon honoring her daughter Jean Ann on her fifth birthday. Guests included Katherine Ann Bain Richard and Mary Catherine Colony Mary Sue and Connie DeVore and Jimmy Forrest who joined in games and courtesy sharing.

William Y. Forrest Johnson Avenue NW Jean Ann Katherine Ann Bain Richard and Mary Catherine Colony Mary Sue Connie DeVore Jimmy Forrest

Degree staff of Star of Maine to meet Tuesday

The Degree staff of Star of Maine Rebekah lodge will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with a picnic supper served at 6 15 p m.

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge

A. A. U. W. Meeting Reviews The Human Comedy

The afternoon reading group of A A U W will meet Wednesday at 12 30 p m in the home of Mrs George Kosek 3040 Carroll drive SE Assisting hostess will be Mrs John Heidel Mrs David Elderkin will review The Human Comedy by William Saroyan Mrs Henry Holscher is the retiring leader The new leader is Mrs H R Kolar and the assistant leader is Mrs L E Vavra

A.A.U.W George Kosek Carroll Drive John Heidel David Elderkin William Saroyan Henry Holscher H. R. Kolar L. E. Vavra

College Club Thursday Reading Group Meeting

The Thursday reading group of College club will meet at 1 p.m. for luncheon at the home of Merrill Smith, 2042 Linn Boulevard SE. Mrs. H. M. Benninghoff will review Our Hearts Were Young and Gay.

College Club Merrill Smith Linn Boulevard H. M. Benninghoff

Recital by Pupils of Humphreys and Dieman

Miss Edna Dieman and Miss Billie Humphreys present a group of their pupils in a studio recital on Monday at 8 15 p m Accompanists are Miss Fran Marshall and Miss Maribelle e The program includes Gloria McKinnon Sharon Lee Nye Mary Jo Moore Betty Laurer Ann Laurer Douglas Zanka Ruth Ann Kenyon Dee Ann Kaiser Sandra Stanek Diane Peterson Allene Vondra chek Colleen Dolezal Joanne Lundquist Phyllis Brown Marilyn Beardsley Nancy Zanka and Patricia Schaber

Edna Dieman Billie Humphreys Franses Marshall Maribellee Gloria McKinnon Sharon Lee Nye Mary Jo Moore Betty Laurer Ann Laurer Douglas Zanka Ruth Ann Kenyon Dee Ann Kaiser Sandra Stanek Diane Peterson Allene Vondrachek Colleen Dolezal Joanne Lundquist Phyllis

Mrs Young Honored At Surprise Party In Seattle

A surprise party honoring Mrs. Fred Young Jr was held Thursday evening at 3416 First Avenue NE hosted by Mrs M L Struesky. Mrs Young and her husband soon depart for California after receiving a gift from the fourteen guests.

Fred Young, Jr M. L. Struesky First Avenue NE

Why is a Pretzel and Other Odds and Ends

Over the Back Fence by Naomi Doebel presents a mix of ponderings on pretzels with their medieval religious origins, wartime fats recycling facts, and domestic tips. It blends curiosity about tradition with practical notes on waste fats and simple home fixes.

Techniques for Paint Spatter Using Pine Needles

The text advises applying paint spatters with a whisk broom or dry pine needles. Dip the needles in one color, shake off excess, and spatter by striking the needles with a stick. Aim for a well covered surface and multiple color layers.

State War Chest Formed in Iowa War Chest Inc

DES MOINES AP The Iowa War Chest Inc organized to coordinate war fund raising statewide with Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper as honorary president and Carl Weeks as state president. The group aims to raise funds for 19 national and local relief appeals, expanding to all Iowa counties where local chests do not operate.

DES Moines Iowa War Chest, Inc B. B. Hickenlooper Carl Weeks Weeks Iowa W. S. Rupe Ames John DeJong Paul A. Tornquist Davenport van Vechten Shaffer Cedar Rapids Howard L. Roach Plainfield State Supreme Court C. F. Winnerstrom Chariton Eskil C. Carlson O. C. Pfaff Fort Dodge Einer J. Juel Council Bluffs R. E. Tool Lemars Robert H. Caldwell Fort Dodge Chamber of Commerce National War Fund United Service Organizations USO United Seaman’s Service United China Relief Y. M. C. A. American Social Hygiene Association United Nations Relief AFL National Cio Committee United States Committee For the Relief United Yugoslav Relief World Emergency and War Victims Fund State War Chest

Governor Names Laws Commission

Des Moines Gov Rourke B Hickenlooper on Monday appointed a three member commission on uniform state laws. New members are Frederick M Miller Des Moines associate chief justice of the Iowa supreme court and S Mason Ladd Iowa City dean of the University of Iowa law school. J C Pryor Burlington attorney was re appointed. The terms of Wiley B Rutledge Iowa City and Jesse E Marshall Sioux City expired. The committee will meet with the national organization to perfect state laws.

Des Moines Llp Rourke B. Hickenlooper Frederick M. Miller Iowa Supreme Court S. Mason Ladd Iowa City University of Iowa Law School J. C. Pryor Burlington Wiley B. Rutledge Jesse E. Marshall Sioux City National

Man Killed by Dynamite Blast Near Waterloo Farm

Chester C. Reeves, 31, of Cedar Falls died Sunday when dynamite he used to blast rock on a farm five miles southwest of Waterloo exploded. The accident occurred in a rural setting as Reeves performed blasting work. Authorities reported no other injuries.

Waterloo Chester C. Reeves Cedar Falls Here

Townsend Wins Approval At Des Moines Convention

In Des Moines, adherents of Dr. Francis E Townsend’s old age pension plan approved all Townsend activities at the conclusion of a two day state convention.

Townsend Des Moines Francis E. Townsend

Linn County Board of Supervisors Proceedings May 18 1943

Linn County Iowa board minutes show notices to depart for certain residents, tax sale certificate assignments, road and civil defense authorizations, and wage adjustments under House File 325. The May 18 1943 session records actions by Supervisors Beeson Petty Seevell approving notices, tax certificate transfers, stock pass construction, road improvement filings, and wage increases for county officers and employees. Attest: County Auditor Vesely.

Board OF Supervisors Linn County Iowa Linn Cedar Rapids Board of Pye Beeson Petty Huber Anetta Thirty-fourth Street Fayette Clarence Leverich Alva Beebe Seevell John W. Carbee Mt. Vernon General Assembly of Carl Hendrickson T. Perrine Lena A. Vogt Stanley J. Jonas Proba- Coggon Blanks Eee Igh A and P Grocery Rossey’s Grocery American Building Co Civilian Defence Ebmaars Akers Jr Jerry Baldwin Frank OAA Booth Lloyd G Berry Berrys Byers Dr A G Bankers Trust Co Blakely Elizabeth Bunting B Ciras Grocery Jennings Central City News Letter Charlies Law Service Dr L M Dicks Coal Yard Economy Lumber Co Ebersole Dr Eclipse Lumber Co Edleman Ruth Feiereisen H Treas Books Stritesky Simon Frank Towa San Biscuit Co Lakes Sigworth Victorine Ven Vgrern Fopcaeery Vlach RJ Whiting Union O'seer Wilsons Groce Tings Dairy Boores Ware Grocery Sol Walbrand Sol Relief Albrand Wiley Sheldon Doo Por Garden Aa Walker West Publishing Yost Sree Zachar Bros Zeicher Nagy Reducts Mach Co Road Main E E Brenneman Richard Lee Fred F Frederick Wesley Bartosh RL Lynch Jake Searles OD Boragge Sedis Escis T J Boyanovsky Loran Voorhies Caesst Innevarscetee Reueg Suave Dewey Alexander Harold Bender Francis Butler Howard Jordan Howard Lockwood James Moubry L Sword K E Graver Lester Caraway AP. Pum. S Esse Francis Gaines REE A Aches Sunncoeb Id Tamrof Rgr OG Sina Occ Ieccevine One Arthur Holub Ee Pron Lols Co Ce Divecde Debvene’s Nielson C Walmer Frederick Glenn Bassett John Cassatt Geo Clark Wm. Conrad Earl Helbig Ae Ceedaen Eley Elgin Everett Elliott Frank Fee W. Hartsell Wewveese Wilbur Oliphant Howard Ramsey Evan Board ‘of Supervisors Ler, Seevell Robt. M. Vesely

Drivers Licenses On Sale In Iowa This Summer

Iowa officials announced renewals for automobile drivers licenses from June 7 to July 3. Each license costs 75 cents and remains valid for three years. Renewals available at county seats with additional substations to follow. Iowa has about 1,100,000 licenses in use.

Des Moines Iowa Motor Vehicle Department Iowa

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Miss Goldin Quarton Home Miss Daniels Mrs, Lindsay Miss Hiegel Corp. Carfrae State B.P.W CHI Omega Alumnae Hauser Gladys Rohrer Delta Kappa Gamma Epsilon Sigma Alpha Miss Leinbaugh Alice Frost New York Florence Rejean Reichman Humphreys Mrs. Young Naomi Doebel New England State Chest Organization Incorporates Richard Stewart Washington Thomas Wettstein Keokuk W. F. Baker Decorah E. M. Demoss Clinton Paul Diamond Earl Dean W. Keith Hammill Newton S. Raysmerson Creston John Connolly, Jr Cecil T. Young Nick Caldwell Carroll John W. Pray L. W. Ross Oakland John Leroy Peterson C. Clifford Fritcher Storm Lake Rex H. Hatfield President’s War Relief Control Board National Budget Committee of Governor Names Laws Commission By d’Alessio Linn CO. Board Supervisors Proceedings Hersch Houser C T Hunte Ralph Hoover Harry Ager Henecke S B Eae Bear Harper & Mclintire Home Oil & Gas Co Vans Chemical Co Ek Wickas Jones Emma Gopher I Dempsy Co Kurtz Cecelia M Keech R K Knox James M Kinney Co Krejci Bros Grocery Kinney Shoe Co Sheen Kopecky Kenmore Kelly L J Keller Co Denetesse Billy Printing Rea Books Lilly Printing Co Shrf Ofc Khart H A Civilian Bull Neill W Mae Smid Ae Lockhart Mantz Water Co Mitvalsky Grocery RMA Bach Bell Telephone Co Bell Telephone Co O’seer Tel Fitness Litho Co O'’seer Marion Sentinel Mt Vernon Hawkeye Record Mulson Murray Mann Olla Mitvalsky J Moore Dan Merveaux Merveaux ‘Typewriter Exchange, Civilian Defense Medical Arts Surgical Supply Mills Co Malloy Meee & Robbins National Drug Co Bell Stephens Co Pfeiffer Ee Pazdera Stephen Sol Seers Carrie H Riggs ¢ Optical Co John Spellman St Hen R J Wocarey Laboratories Sunshine Mission Security Laboratories Mautz Quart Barney Ist Ave. NE American Institute of Launder In En -Warantess Bousekr FUR Storage A” l Cedar Rapids & Waterloo F. S Mitwalsky HONE
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