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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1940

Page

6

Hi Y Ett e Clubs Install New Officers At YWCA Ceremony

Four Hi Y Ett e clubs installed new officers Monday evening at the YWCA. Roosevelt club lists Caroline Savage as president and Geraldine Apfel as interclub council representative, among others. Franklin, Wilson, and McKinley clubs also announced their leadership teams with officers for the coming school year.

Roosevelt Hi-Y-Ette Club Caroline Savage Hildred Ann Miller Phyllis Raftery Betty Jean Curnutt Winifred Heald Betty Hall Rita Gallagher Anne Robertson Geraldine Apfel Interclub Council Jean Muetzel Betty Rotheris Trene Andes Franklin Hi-Y-Ette Club Lois Nesper Kathleen James Rosalie Campbell Nadine Morse Elora Boardman Cecelia Stark Marian Anderson Betty Ruth Grover Patricia Kelly Doris Hines Marilyn van

Courtesies For Visitors Continue In Cedar Rapids

Out of town guests and former residents fill Cedar Rapids social calendars with breakfasts, dinners, and luncheons. Hosts include Mrs. Robert C. Toms and Mrs. John T. Massey entertaining Mrs. Ralph Fuhrmeister, with Lieut. and Mrs. R. M. MacKinnon as an upcoming garden party guests at Roy E. Curray’s home and several other gatherings at multiple Foothill and Country Club residences.

Cedar Rapids Susouay Robert C. Toms Grande Avenue SE John T. Massey Park Avenue SE Massey Ralph Fuhrmeister Sheridan Wyo Delbert R. Ashby Country Club Parkway Fuhrmeister R. M. MacKinnon Indianhead Roy E. Curray Linden Drive Earl P. Blaise W. Craven Shuttleworth Second Avenue Harmon R. Taylor Blake Boulevard Blaise C. F. Hilman Third Avenue Robert S. Cook Crescent Street Emma Watson Haskell Pasadena Calif

Miss Kathryne Trombley Visits Grandmother for Memorial

Miss Kathryne Trombley of St. Louis arrived Monday to spend the Memorial holiday with her grandmother Mrs. Belle Butterfield at 345 Park Terrace SE.

K Kathryne Trombley St. Louis Belle Butterfield Park Terrace SE

Hesperian Club Elects Officers

The Hesperian club held its annual meeting Monday at Miss Grace Low's home 880 Daniels street NE. Officers elected were Elsie Cornely president Rachel McIntyre vice president Grace Low secretary and Nelle Boyack treasurer. Twenty one attended the supper meeting with guests including Violet Starr McLeod Ruth Horner Margaret Meyers Bernice Pratt and Ray Herrick's wife.

The Hesperian Club Grace Low Daniels Street Elsie Cornely Rachel McIntyre Nelle Boyack Violet Starr McLeod Los Angeles Calif Ruth Horner Margaret Meyers Bernice Pratt Ray Herrick

Marmola Promises Easy Slimming For Thyroid Fatness

Advertisement touts Marmola Tablets as a simple way to slim down the face and figure without dieting or strenuous exercise. It claims 30 years on the market and 20 million boxes sold, noting it helps adults with hypothyroidism who are otherwise healthy, and advises consulting a physician for diagnosis.

Mrs J D Houser Honored At Surprise Church Party

Mrs J D Houser, resigning after eight years as director of girls work at St Pauls Methodist, was surprised by Camp Fire girls and guardians. Gift presented by Mrs A W Plock. Successor Mrs Leonard Iversen, born in Bolivia, educated at Morningside College, and experienced in girls training.

J D. Houser St. Paul’s Methodist Church Houser A W Plock Leonard Iversen First Avenue E Bolivia South America Morningside College Harwood Girls’ School Albuquerque N. M

Chapter IF of P. E. O. closes year with meeting

Chapter IF of P. E. O. held its final meeting of the year at 3312 C Avenue NE with Mrs. K Campbell as host. Mrs. William P. Whipple reported on the state convention as chapter president, and Mrs. George Hallenbeck of Chapter FO attended as guest. The tea table featured P. E. O. colors yellow and white, with a Star centerpiece of bridal wreath and yellow iris.

K. Campbell C Avenue NE Robert K. Davis William P. Whipple George Hallenbeck

Forty four attend chapter DK meeting

Forty four attended the picnic supper meeting of chapter DK of PE Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles S Krause Vernon drive SE Mrs J M Tallman reported on the recent state convention Mrs George H Walker and her committee were in charge of the supper Guests were Mrs Moray L Eby of chapter FO Miss Winifred Boston of BP Indianola Mrs D P Brodine chapter 6 of Winchester Mass and Miss Betty Gorham of K St Paul

Charles S. Krause Vernon Drive J. M Tallman George H. Walker Moray L. Eby Winifred Boston Indianola D. P. Brodine Winchester Mass Betty Gorham St. Paul

D A R Radio Group To Present Conservation Program

The state radio committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution will present a conservation program titled Along Nature's Trails over station WMT at 345 p.m. on Wednesday. Mrs. Carl D. Thomas, a state committee member, will announce the program with participants Mrs. Clyde MacLain and Mrs. George M. Newland.

the Daughters of the American Revolution WMT Carl D. Thomas Clyde MacLain George M. Newland

P E O Chapter HJ Luncheon Notes Fort Dodge Convention

Members of chapter HJ of P E O met for luncheon at 353 Park Terrace SE. President Mrs Charles Penningroth reported on the state convention at Fort Dodge and the chapter presented a gift to Mrs Carl D Thomas who was elected state recording secretary.

Anna Lamey Park Terrace Charles Penningroth Fort Dodge Carl D. Thomas

Monday Book Club Honors Mrs Tisdale

Mrs Owen Tisdale, who will move to Marshalltown on June 1, was honored by the Monday book club at its last meeting of the year. Hosts were Mrs G A Kay at 2232 Country Club Parkway SE. Luncheon covered ten guests.

Lelia Johnson First Avenue E Gertrude Hull Milwaukee D. W. Warren Warrenwood Carroll Drive Florence Lyon Cincinnati M. F. Seely Second Avenue SE Miss Hull Clark A. Beems Twenty-first Street Herbert Shafer Tampa Fla Perry C. Rude Vernon Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club Owen Tisdale Marshalltown Monday Book Club G. A. Kay Country Club Parkway SE

Marie Cline Visits Dr Peschau During Vacation

Miss Marie Cline a graduate nurse at University hospital Iowa City arrived today to spend three weeks vacation visiting at the home of Dr and Mrs W E Peschau 2401 Fourth avenue SE

Marie Cline University Hospital Iowa City W. E Peschau Fourth Avenue SE

Scribblers group gathering at Mrs Fennell’s Cedar Rapids home

Mrs Gordon Fennell hosted a Tuesday afternoon meeting for the Scribblers group of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids at her residence on Blake Boulevard SE.

Gordon Fennell Blake Boulevard Scribblers Junior League of Cedar Rapids

Ruth Mary Buresh to Give Piano Recital at Coe

Ruth Mary Buresh 17 of Franklin high school and Mozart club will perform at Coe college in T. M. Sinclair Memorial chapel at 8 15 p m Wednesday. Miss Buresh won state piano contests and the Bidwell organ scholarship. program includes Beethoven Schumann Chopin MacDowell and Liszt works. Admission free.

Alma Turechek Coe College School of Music Ruth Mary Buresh John B. Buresh Center Point Road T. M. Sinclair Memorial Franklin High School Buresh Mozart Club First Christian Church Iowa State Federation of Music Clubs Bidwell Coe College

Resipita Camp Fire Group Attends Camp Huaga Weekend

The Resipita Camp Fire group spent the weekend at Camp Huaga. Wood gatherer rank was awarded Arlene Churchill. New officers include Patricia Ruby president and scribe Betty Frederickson vice president Alice Jean Bowker secretary Catherine Bowker treasurer Virginia Shepherd and Arlene Churchill telephone. Guests were Martha Anne Burger Inez Cole and Louise Rutan. Other members listed include Mrs. Ed Churchill Joan Garrett Elizabeth Wenger Marilyn Unizeit Virginia Clapp and Mrs. John Pavlis.

Resipita Camp Huaga Arlene Churchill Patricia Ruby Betty Fredrickson Alice Jean Bowker Catherine Bowker Virginia Shepherd Martha Anne Burger Inez Cole Louise Rutan Ed Churchill Joan Garrett Elizabeth Wenger Marilyn Unzeitig Virginia Clapp John Pavlis

Youth Temperance Council Elects Officers at Christenson Home

The Youth Temperance council met Monday evening at 803 Ninth Street SW, the Misses Frances and Edith Christenson hosting. Officers elected include President Gale Wisely, Vice-President Paul Brooks, Secretary-Treasurer Vera Drake, and Publicity Chairman Everett Wisely.

Youth Temperance Council Frances and Edith Christenson Ninth Street Presidnt Gale Wisely Paul Brooks Vera Drake Everett Wisely

Juniorettes Meet Vote on Cardigan Embroideries

The Juniorettes met on Wednesday with Velma Cook at 8020 avenue NW. Members voted to sew their names on cardigan jackets in brown and yellow.

Velma Cook Avenue NW

Y W C A Groups Hold Weekend Outing at Palisades

Members of the Inter-Club council of the Y W C A and the old and new cabinets of the Business Girls' league spent the weekend at the upper Palisades for a setting up conference for the 1940 41 club and council year. حضور مارغريت ستاين فاعلة üld.

Business Girls’ League Upper Palisades Marguerite Stein W.C.A Catherine Crane Donna Kelly Billie Kutchera Maxine Maxson Dorothy Simon Martha Smith Mary Kay House Pauline Ford Nancy Gibbons Ruth Jass Marjorie Schindler

Odako Camp Fire Enjoys Weekend Camping Trip

Odako Camp Fire group under Mrs. W. C. Forsberg camped at Camp Hiaga for a weekend. Girls hiked the Wapsie river studied local flora, held a wiener roast on Pinicon hill, and later gathered flowers for school work. Participants included Barbara and Geraldine Brown Carolyn Nelson Naomi Hill Marion Johnson Beulah Wilson Hazel Richey Dorothy Wiedersberg Lillian Michelson Beverly Beach Robert Nelson and W. C. Forsberg.

Camp Hiaga W. C. Forsberg C Avenue NE Odako Wapsie Pinicon Hill Beulah Wilson Odako Record Book Barbara Geraldine Brown Carolyn Nelson Naomi Hill Marion Johnson Hazel Richey Dorothy Wiedersberg Lillian Michelson Beverly Beach Robert Nelson

Mrs Carlson Hosts Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs M C Carlson of 123 Third Street NE entertained Monday afternoon for her daughter Shirley Ann on her fifth birthday. Those present were Richard Solon Paula Solon Elaine Heights Jack Heights and Robert Dwight Carlson. The hostess was assisted by Miss Virginia Carlson.

M. C. Carlson Third Street Shirley Ann Richard Solon Paula Solon Elaine Heights Jack Heights Robert Dwight Carlson Virginia Carlson

Father Kearn Hosts Dinner For 32 Priests

The Rev. J. D. Kearn of 2308 First Avenue East will host a dinner tonight for 32 priest guests from nearby towns including Oelwein Dubuque Rockford Norway Watkin s Fairfax Walker Marion and Prairieburg with afternoon and evening entertainment.

J. D. Kearn First Avenue E Oelwein Dubuque Rockford Norway Watkins Fairfax Walker Marion Prairieburg

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Vern Canaday

Vern Canaday of 313 Thirteenth Street SW was surprised with a birthday party Saturday at his home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Goss, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Bownell, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Riley, Mrs. Ottilie Klabunde and her son Ivan, Mr. and Mrs. Sid Forbes and their son George, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reed, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Orton, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Zook, Mr. and Mrs. Glen DeWald, Bethel Zook, Don Heim and Mrs. Canaday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gilbert Goss, Art Reed, Mrs. Sid Forbes, Clyde Zook. A gift was presented to Mr. Canaday.

Vern Canaday Thirteenth Street Gilbert Goss Art Reed Sid Forbes Clyde Zook Reed Riley Canaday Grant Bownell Ottilie Klabunde Ivan George Arthur Reed Henry Orton Glen DeWald Bethel Zook Don Heim

Surprise party honors Mary Ann on thirteenth birthday

Miss Betty Bousek hosted a Sunday afternoon surprise party at 8286 Fifteenth Street SE honoring her sister Mary Ann on her 13th birthday. The decor was blue and white and bingo provided entertainment with guests including Mary Barton and Mary Stourac among others.

Betty Bousek Fifteenth Street SE Mary Ann Bingo Mary Barton Helen Jandl Alicin Ann Navratil Adeline Ann Barton Nadine Gorman Anna Roman Mercedese Shileng Mary Stourac Marie Unzeitig Phyllis Harrelson Johnny Bousek Teresa Mae Smtil Marie Friedl Bernice Vavroch

Cats club members hold Saturday gathering and carnival trip

The Cats club members and guests met Saturday night at Miss Jerry Kelly's home at 401 Nineteenth street SE, then had a wiener roast in Shaver park and attended a carnival. Attendees included Jerry Kelly Jerry Phillips Mercedes Herring Mary Knowles Jean Hayward Delores Boyle Katheryne Lane Jannan Wilson Marvin Burgman Bill Hester Cliff Burgman Johnny McDowell James Concannon George Cook George Owen and James Moloney.

Cats Club Jerry Kelly Nineteenth Street Shaver Park Jerry Phillips Mercedes Herring Mary Knowles Jean Hayward Delores Boyle Katheryne Lane Jannan Wilson Marvin Burgman Bill Hester Cliff Burgman Johnny McDowell James Concannon George Cook George Owen James Moloney

Daggett Party Honors Miss Harriett Daggett at Gazette Event

In the Daggett party honoring the bride elect Miss Harriett Daggett, hosted by Mrs. Joseph Shearer and Miss Jo Ann Kindig, the names of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Daggett and Miss Dorothy Greer were omitted from the accounts. Prizes in games went to George Dickover, Herbert Hunt, Miss Kindig, and Harry Kindig.

Hugh Daggett Dorothy Greer Harriett Daggett Joseph Shearer Jo Ann Kindig George Dickover Herbert Hunt Miss Kindig Harry Kindig

Immaculata Circle Plans June 9 Communion Mass

Immaculata circle met for breakfast in Bever Park. They will receive communion in a body at the 8 o clock mass at Immaculate Conception church on June 9.

Immaculata Circle Bever Park Immaculate Conception Church

Love Courting and Marriage Frankness Leads To Understanding

Frankness and scientific preparation help couples get ready for marriage. A physician guides pre marital study with gynecologists internists or urologists using charts to explain sex and reproduction. The visit clarifies misconceptions offers tailored advice and may suggest treatment or fertility options.

Ernest BR Gladys BR. Groves

Marion Social Welfare Office Honors Harold Gipe Dinner

The Social Welfare Office hosted a dinner at Hallwood cafe in Marion to honor Harold Gipe who is leaving for Elkader. Gift presented to the guest of honor and a long list of attendees including Mrs. Mildred Hunt Hazelle Harper Edna Sandvig and others attended.

Social Welfare Office Harold Gipe Hallwood Cafe Marion Elkader Mildred Hunt Hazelle Harper Edna Sandvig Charles Bues Jane Anderson Ardyce Woodside Velma Hauser Evelyn Randall Helen Jayne Cletus Schnoebelen Lowell Boyer Esther Flitsch Norma Larson Bertha Dempsey Hilardis Dahlen Miss Robinson Eleanor Sweitzer

Service club members and families camp at Troy Mills

Members of the Service club and their families camped at Troy Mills over the weekend for fishing and games. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. M. Ard and Dean and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. A Briles and Gladys, Miss Elizabeth Bender, Mrs. V. Carter, Mrs. B. Bartholomew and Dora, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bisinger and Jean and Junior, Mr. and Mrs. A. Wasendorf and children, Mrs. Lottie Foster and Miss Marvel Foster, Mrs. Church and Mr. and Mrs. Milo Serbousek and son.

Service Club Troy Mills

Y M G Club Plans Breakfast Meet At Betty Blake Home

The Y M G club met with Mrs. Betty Blake at 712 Eighth Avenue SE on Wednesday to plan an early morning breakfast. Bingo prizes went to Mrs. Marie Kremenak and Mrs. Mariann Dietrich. The next meeting is June 6 at Mrs. Elaine Wharton's home.

Y M.G Club Betty Blake Eighth Avenue SE Marie Kremenak Mariann Dietrich Elaine Wharton

Miss Lensch Honored by Mrs Arthur Barlow Tea

Mrs. Arthur Barlow hosted a tea at 2520 Bever Avenue SE on Tuesday from 3 to 5 o clock honoring Miss Catherine Lensch whose marriage to Albert Schirm is planned for June 12. Thirty guests attended with the bride elect’s mother Mrs L W Lensch of Atkins presiding at the tea table.

Arthur Barlow Bever Avenue SE Catherine Lensch Albert Schirm L. W. Lensch Atkins

Minneapolis Visitors Stay With W. J. McGuires

E. C. Gilbert and his daughter Carrol from Minneapolis spent the weekend with the W. J. McGuires at 22 Fifteenth Street NW neighborhood.

E. C. Gilbert Carrol Minneapolis W. J McGuires Fifteenth Street NW

Des Moines Visit by Richard Kennedy and Parents

Richard Kennedy of Des Moines spent the weekend visiting with his parents Mr and Mrs F Kennedy at 220 Fifteenth Street NW.

Richard Kennedy Des Moines F. Kennedy Fifteenth Street

P T A Meeting Hosts Dinner at Fleming Tea Room

Lincoln P T A entertained teachers at a school dinner at the Fleming tea room. Guests were shown a picture for the school office. Decorations were arranged by Mesdames Merrifield Blaha and Frasher with Mrs Youngton as cards chair. Prizes awarded to Gaines Holmes Stark Hodges Cook Currens and Merrifield Lang Bushnell.

Lincoln P. T. A Fleming Tea Room George Merrifield Louis Blaha John Frasher Ted Youngton Thomas Gaines Arton Holmes Sylvia Stark Bess Hodges Hazel Cook Jean Currens Lloyd Lang Robert Bushnell

Italian approves King Leopold's surrender to Germany

Rome officials say they fully approve Leopold III's decision, calling it profoundly realistic given the certainty of destroying remaining Belgian forces. The spokesman voiced the stance to the press on Tuesday.

Rome Ins Leopold Germany

Memorial Day Role and Wilsons Tender Made Ham Sale

The piece notes Memorial Day as a national and family holiday with housewives facing heavy food needs. It highlights a weekend following Memorial Day and urges Wilson's Tender Made Ham as a primary purchase for dinners lunches and snacks, promising satisfaction and economy.

Wilson

What a saving with Wilson’s Tender Made Ham

The text touts little oven shrinkage for Wilson’s Tender Made bone in ham ensuring the same weight after cooking. It claims savings equal to the rest of a family of four’s meal, buying 2 pounds potatoes 2 pounds asparagus a lettuce head and a quart of strawberries for dessert.

Wilson

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Miss Lyon Miss Trombley MES Butterfield J. D. Houser D. A. R. Radio Group Mrs. Lamey Mrs. Tisdale Mrs. Fennell Mozelle Russell Nathan L. Hicks Order of the Eastern Star of Iowa Winfield Masonic Hall Cedar Roosevelt Hotel Ruth Ebling Massey Ednard Dieman Bettilou Lefebvre Marilyn Morehouse Marie Morlan Marilyn Ladd Jean McGinnis Alice Ruth Mikas Alyce Mary Chadima Lulu Engelman Welty Masonic Ethel Carl Avenue Circle of Ruth Cress Esther Estes Marie Jirsa Gertrude Stevenson Alicin Robertson Pearl Robinson Ruth Watson Mar-guerite Naibert Order Coe Beethoven Rando Schumann Nocturna MacDowell Maestoso Tempo Gutste Drexel Mollison Eleanor Tay- OF Resipita Camp Fire Dolly Second Ave Odako Camp Mrs. Carlson Father Kearn Honor Vern Canaday Miss Bousek Wiener Roast Group Third Ave Dial Y. M. G. Club Miss Lensch P.T.A. Meetings Lincoln Martin's Cape Maracain Ialian Lach Wilson &Ca Aria
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