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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1942

Page

14

Thompson guests depart after 10 day Englewood visit

Mr. and Mrs. William G. Thompson of Englewood New Jersey left for their home Thursday morning after a 10 day visit with Mr. Thompson's parents Mr. and Mrs. J M Thompson at 1527 Avenue NE and with friends. Wednesday Mrs J M Thompson hosted her house guest and her mother Mrs Lillian Michener of Englewood who is staying with Mrs O P Myers at a dessert luncheon and bridge party.

William G. Thompson Englewood N. J Thompson J. M Thompson Avenue NE J. M. Thompson Lillian Michener O. P Myers

June Bride-Elect Socials Stir With Multiple Showers

Social events kick off for Miss Tamar Meister and Miss Eloise Helfenstine as June weddings near. Hosts include Mrs John R Tellier in St Louis area and Mrs H Cedric Hahn with 16 guests, plus additional kitchen showers and tea events honoring the brides elect and their entourages.

Mrs Dunkelbarger’s Montrose trip to Davenport and Marshalltown

Mrs. Joe Dunkelbarger of the Montrose hotel will go to Davenport Friday. She will visit there until mid July and then travel to Marshalltown to visit her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs C L Wolfe for a month.

Joe Dunkelbarger Montrose Hotel Davenport C. L. Wolfe Marshalltown

Miss Elora Boardman to Wed Merritt Johns June 12

Miss Elora Boardman will marry Merritt Johns on June 12. She was honored at a linen shower Monday evening hosted by the Misses Barbara and Betty Anderson at 3104 C avenue NE. Guests included Betty Lou Hruska Betty Jane Atkinson Doris Jackson Glennys Powers Marjorie Fiebig and Mrs Ray Ingels. Miss Fiebig won the banco prize.

Dorothy Jane Plock Carl Kocn Ynen Eloise Helfenstine Thomas Allan Richardson Plock Blake Boulevard Ernest C. Helfenstine A. W. Plock Mary Chyle Jean and Ruth Knight Betty Fosher Marybel Jacobson Dorothy Mueller Jean Dunlap Ann Louise Marjorie Engberg Betty Jane Nelson Lucia Mae Smith Edith Boardman Kathryn Stewart Anna Mae Anderson Dorothy Stookey Jacquelyn Barbara Clay Marjorie Tweet C. R. Armentrout Helfenstine C Avenue NE Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Elora Boardman Merritt Johns Barbara Betty Anderson Betty Lou Hruska Betty Jane Atkinson Doris Jackson Glennys Powers Marjorie Fiebig Ray Ingels Banco Fiebig

Committees Named By Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi

Sigma chapter met at Margaret Watt's home to name committees for education membership social ways and means publicity and more. Des Moines state convention reports were discussed and a gift was presented by Mrs Lloyd Pirsall former Loraine Wieland.

Beta Sigma Phi Margaret Watt Seventh Avenue Inez Brullier Cecelia Johnson Des Moines Miss Watt Marie Wulf Inez Brollier Vera Fifield Ruth Baruling Alicin Brown Myrna Pumphrey Frances Buchanan Jane Good Marie Cerney Ann Ptacek Jane Goodfellow Lloyd Piersall Loraine Wieland

Sewing Club Luncheon Hosts Mrs. John B. Terry

Mrs. John B. Terry hosted a luncheon for members of her sewing club at her home at 2330 Grande avenue SE. Tables were set for ten guests to share a meal and conversation.

Mrs. Terry Sewing Club John B. Terry Grande Avenue SE

Schoonovers Return Home After Four Months Abroad

After spending four months in Ocala Florida Mr and Mrs George L Schoonover at 2224 Grande avenue SE return to their home on Tuesday.

MR. and Mrs. Schoonover Florida Ocala Fla George L. Schoonover Grande Avenue

Mrs Miles Honored at Harrison School Dinner

Mrs Frank C Miles formerly Miss Ruth Culbreth was honored at a Tuesday dinner in Mrs Wurster tearoom by Harrison school teachers. Miss Marjorie Walters, principal, presented the honoree a gift.

Frank C. Miles Ruth Culbreth Wurster Harrison School Marjorie Walters

Cedar Circle Honors Mothers at Forester Hall

Cedar Circle No 1367 Companions of the Forest honored mothers with a program after the regular meeting in Forester hall. Songs by Bob Buresh and a guitar trio, a trumpet duo with piano accompaniment, a piano solo, and two readings highlighted the event. Adelen Hutchison presented defenseless dance numbers including toe tap, riff tap, concerto, and Nagasaki routines performed by multiple members.

Companions of the Forest Forester Hall Bob Buresh Joan Koehler Jack Carpenter Richard Rozek Damian Mesenbrink Patricia Heald Florella King Patty Havorka Adelen Hutchison Lorraine Kohl Betty Cole Lilian Mickelson Nagasaki Lillian Mickelson Betty Nemec

Mrs Hess to Attend Blue Island High School Graduation

Mrs Charles A Hess of 1515 Ellis boulevard NW visits her brother in Blue Island Illinois and will attend the high school graduation of her nephew Willis Johnson.

Charles A. Hess Ellis Boulevard Andrew Johnson Blue Island, I

Engaged to Wed Christine Bjornsen to Don Yuneman

Mrs E C Bjornsen announces the engagement and nearing marriage of daughter Christine to Don Yuneman son of Mr and Mrs J Ok Yuneman of Chicago The wedding is planned for June 19 at Trinity Lutheran church with Rev P L Bornhoeft officiating

E. C Bjornsen First Street Christine Don Yuneman Thirdy Fourth Street J. Ok Yungman Chicago Trinity Lutheran Church

Jorgensones Return Home After Visit to Petersons

Dr and Mrs AN Jorgenson depart Wednesday evening for Storrs Connecticut after spending several days with Dr and Mrs Ben UH Peterson at 1919 Eighth Avenue SE.

AN. Jorgenson Storrs Conn Ben UH. Peterson Eighth Avenue SE

Rieniets Return From Omaha Visit After District Meeting

Dr and Mrs John H Rieniets of 2323 Upland Drive SE returned Wednesday from Omaha where they visited friends and Dr Rieniets attended the district meeting of the American College of Surgeons.

Upland Drive Omaha Dr. Rieniets American College of Sirgeons

Luncheon honors Barrington guest at To Frank Hersch home

Mrs. To Frank Hersch hosted a luncheon Thursday at Mrs. Wurster's tearoom honoring her daughter Mrs. Carl Bo Myers Jr of Barrington and Mrs. Donald Frantz of Watertown Wis. Frantz visiting her parents Mr and Mrs C W Whipple. Guests later played bridge at the Hersch home including Mrs Whipple Mrs W W Richards Mrs Ed Nelson Mrs Carl K Linge and Mrs A L Scott of Topeka Kans visiting in the Linge home.

Frank Hersch Greenwood Drive Car] K Linge A. L Scott Topeka, Kan Linge

Mrs Stanton Hosts Cornelian Mothers Club Officers Elected

Mrs Raymond Stanton entertained members of the Cornelian Mothers club at 639 Thirty-fourth street NE. Officers elected included Mrs Stanton president Mrs Ivan Bowdish vice president Mrs Delbert White secretary and Mrs Rex Powell treasurer The group discussed What Should I Expect of My Baby with guest Mrs Harold Beorkrem present.

Raymond Stanton Thirty-fourth Street Cornelian Mothers Club Stanton Ivan Bowdish Delbert White Rex Powell Harold Beorkrem

Ella Hungerford Circle Installs New KD Officers

The Ella Hungerford circle of the Kings Daughters installed officers led by President Mrs T P Johnson and Vice President Mrs Harlow Robinson with Secretary Mrs W E Peddy Court Treasurer Mrs J J Calkins and Representative Dr Jennie McCowen. Retiring President Mrs Paul Hanson received a silver cross and chain at the installation held at Mrs Forrest Clemens home 433 Thirty third Street NE.

Ella Hungerford The King’s Daughters T. P. Johnson Harlow Robinson W. E. Peddycourt J. J. Calkins Jennie McCowen H. C. Sechrer Paul Hanson Forrest Clemens Thirty-third Street

Women host King's Daughters luncheon and install officers

Mrs. W. W. Richards with helpers entertained Irene Douglas circle of the Kings Daughters at luncheon. The group voted a Sunshine Mission donation. Mrs. Whipple led devotionals and Mrs. Curtis read Silver Cross items. Retiring president Mrs. Drager installed officers including Mrs. Johnson as president and others. Guests from Wisconsin and Oskaloosa attended. next meeting set for June 10 at Mrs. LaPlante’s home.

W. W. Richards Washington Avenue SE C. W. Whipple W . Jackson Irene Douglas King's Daughters Sunshine Mission Whipple W. E. Curtis Silver Cross W.C Drager C M. Johnson W. F. Cooper S G. Courtney W. L. Leighton Grant Miller P. O. Clark Jennie McCowen J. D. Frantz Wauwatosa Wis S J. Matone Oskaloosa FE. C. Nelson E. W. LaPlante Blake Boulevard

Glorya Parker and Leland Fass Wed In Church Ceremony

Glorya Parker and Leland Fass married in a church ceremony at St. Pauls Methodist Church. The double ring rite was read by Dr. Charles J. Bready as Beverly Wright played wedding music. The couple's home is listed as 1257 Fifth avenue SE after a short wedding trip.

St. Paul's Methodist Church Glorya Parker Roy W. Parker Stockton Calif Leland Fass Fred Fass Johnson Charles J. Bready Beverly Wright Roy Parker, Jr Northwestern Bell ‘Telephone Company Fass Johnson, Neb Peru Colege Cedar Rapids Airways Fifth Avenue SE

Entertaining at luncheon by Mrs. Joseph Hagan

Mrs. Joseph Hagan hosted a luncheon on Wednesday at 1606 Bever Avenue SE. Guests included Ida Meek May Beatty Howard Hagan Donald Showman of Shellsburg Anna Hagan Oscar Hagan Palo Carrie Hagan W C Beatty Mamie Hagan Grace Narber Myrtle Hagan Cedar Rapids.

Joseph Hagan Bever Avenue Mmes Ida Meek May Beatty Howard Hagan Donald Showman Shellsburg Anna Hagan Oscar Hagan Palo Carrie Hagan W. C. Beatty Mamie Hagan Grace Narber Myrtle Hagan Cedar Rapids

Iowa Mutual Girls Club Dinner Honors Miss Schmidt

The Iowa Mutual Girls Club hosted a Wednesday dinner and show at Mrs Wurster's tearoom to honor Miss Alice Schmidt on the eve of her marriage to John Naquist, set for June. Geraldine Gillham led the event with Rosaleen Mercer, Dorothy Fuchs, Mary Louise Sheets, Vera Kiel, and Lois Nesper assisting.

Iowa Mutual Girls’ Club

Bridge Club Luncheon At Mrs George Smith’s Home

Members of her bridge club entertained Thursday at a luncheon hosted by Mrs George Smith at 2310 B avenue NE. Gifts were presented to Mrs J F Morris, Mrs Ralph Chase, and Mrs W E Williams who will move to St Joseph Missouri on June 15 with her husband.

Bridge Club George Smith Avenue NE J. F. Morris Ralph Chase W. E. Williams St) Joseph The Mines Fred Niesz Charles E. Taylor Paul Miner J. £. Kellinger L. G. Swaney R. A Donahue C. A Kettering Independence, Kan

Silver Cross circle of King's Daughters holds final luncheon meeting

Fifteen members met at Mrs. JL Owen's home 311 Nineteenth St SE for a year end luncheon and business session. The group voted donations to Camp Good Health Red Cross and Community House, installed officers Lilly Maxwell Jo Ann Bode Fay Schwarzentruber Catherine Hess and Leora Livingston, and presented a gift to outgoing president Susie Ogden. Honorary member Mrs. S A Wilson of Madison Wisconsin attended.

Silver Cross Circle of the King's Daughters JL. L. Owen Nineteenth Street Camp Good Health Red Cross Community House Lilly Maxwell Jo Ann Bode Fay Schwarzentruber Catherine Hess Jonnie McCowen Leora Livingston Susie Ogden S. A Wilson Madison, Wis

Roosevelt High PT A Holds Final Meeting of Year

Roosevelt high school P T A held its last meeting of the year with committee chairmen reporting annual work. Coach Donald Wolfe and Donald Brown spoke on evaluating activities to broaden schooling, stressing applicable programs and student grades. New officers installed by Mrs. Jacob Gerber include Mrs. J A Dostal as president and others. retiring president Mrs. Counterman received a service pin.

Roosevelt High School Pt.a Donald Wolfe Donald Brown Wolfe Brown

Des Moines Visitors Entertained In Cedar Rapids

Miss Martha Van Gorden and her brother Cole Van Gorden from Des Moines visited Cedar Rapids and were entertained by Mr and Mrs R S Johnston of 2420 Greenwood Dr SE and Mr and Mrs William B Quarton of 1311 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE.

Martha van Gorden Cole van Gorden Des Moines Cedar Rapids R. S. Johnston Greenwood Drive William B. Quarton Twenty-fifth Street Drive

Wellman Hosts Grant Miller and Downing Guests

Mr and Mrs A J Nichols of Wellman were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Grant Miller at 1809 First avenue SE and Mr and Mrs L M Downing at 1835 Second avenue SE. The Millers and Downings will spend Memorial Day weekend with the Nichols in Wellman.

A. J. Nichols Wellman Grant Miller First Avenue SE L. M Downing Second Avenue SE

Mr and Mrs Al Bemer Visit McGillicuddy Home

Mr and Mrs Al Bemer are visiting the home of Mr and Mrs F J McGillicuddy at 406 E avenue NW. The Bemers, previously residents of San Antonio Texas, announce plans to move to the Panama Canal Zone.

al Bemer F. J. McGillicuddy E Avenue NW Bemer San Antonio Texas Panama Canal Zone

Leah Arne to Be Graduated at Frances Shimer College

Miss Leah Arne daughter of Mrs Leora Arne living at 129 Nineteenth Street NE will graduate from Frances Shimer College Mt Carroll June 7. Dr Edward Scribner Ames of the University of Chicago and Carleton Smith will give commencement addresses. Sunday Miss Arne will ride in the Mt Carroll horse show with entries from several states including horses seen at Chicago’s international show last December.

Leah Arne Leora Arne Nineteenth Street Frances Shimer College Carroll Edward Scribner Ames University of Chicago Carleton Smith Arne Mt. Carroll

Camp Fire group holds ceremonial at First Presbyterian

Sultanni Camp Fire unit held its ceremonial of the lowers at the First Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening. Parents attended as Miss Jane Garwood presented pictures of Camp Huaga and nine girls were awarded the trail seeker rank: Ellen Kaupke Leonita Morrison Harriet Ohlmann Connie Lee Cornwell Mary Jane Clements Barbara Boyd Nancy Dean Frieda Mae Conard Willa Dean Howell.

Sultanni First Presbyterian Church Jane Garwood Huaga Ellen Kaupke Leonita Morrison Harriet Ohlmann Connie Lee Cornwell Mary Jane Clements Barbara Boyd Nancy Dean Frieda Mae Conard Willa Dean Howell

Emily Brown Led Kenwood Park Guild Honors Mrs Winslow Brown

The Kenwood Park Presbyterian church guild honored Mrs Winslow Brown and past presidents Tuesday in the church parlor. Mrs Oscar Johnson hosted and presented corsages to Mrs Charles Bridges who then gifted corsages to named past presidents. The event featured a V shaped table setup with victory colors and a program including a guild history, solo, flute quartet, group singing and games.

Emily Brown Guild Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Winslow Brown Oscar Johnson Guild Charles Bridges Bridges the Mines Wilson Fernow Paul Hansen Robert Hersom Robert Leaper Sidney Myers Kenneth Kohl Dave Corbett Daniel Stewart Charles Norberg Jack Osterlund Johnson Hersom Brown Dawn Hansen Fernow Louise Fernow Virginia Reeder Glathh White Marjorie Young Ardith Dahms

Mothers Club of Trinity Methodist Holds Year End Meeting

The Mothers club held its last meeting of the year in the church parlors on Tuesday. Mrs. Paul Colony led devotions while Mothersingers directed by Grace Meloney sang three numbers. Dorothy Hamilton Aaron Fanton and Margaret Vaughn provided vocal and piano contributions.

Mothers Club Trinity Methodist Church Paul Colony Grace Meloney Dorothy Hamilton Aaron Fanton Margaret Vaughn Wilson Fernow Jacob Gerber Linn County

Banker to Outline Regulation W to Credit Men Tonight

E A Heath of the Chicago Federal Reserve will address Cedar Rapids retailers and credit men at the Chamber of Commerce on Regulation W government credit curbs. The talk covers installment buying 30 day credit limits small loans and all retail credit topics for eastern Iowa audiences.

E. A. Heath Chicago Federal Reserve Bank Chamber of Commerce Heath Cedar Rapids Iowa

Religion in the home and child guidance discussed

Mrs. A. J. Anderson, president of the Camp Fire board, urged parents to model high ideals through daily example rather than instruction alone. Mrs. W. Q. Eckler, leader in religious education for youth, stressed that religion is caught, not taught, in shaping family life.

A. J. Anderson Camp Fire Board W. Q. Eckler

Shorter Library Hours Memorial Day Listed

The Cedar Rapids Art Association gallery in the public library will be open 2 30 to 5 30 p m Memorial Day. The downstairs reading room opens 2 to 8 p m and the children's reading room is closed all day. The art gallery remains 2 30 to 5 30 p m Sunday as usual.

Cedar Rapids Art Association John C. Kacere Cedar Rapids

Reading and morals from Mary Manners column

Advice from Mary Manners urges budgeting time for reading good books and notes Icelanders and Welsh people value reading as a source of thrift and virtue. A reader asks about teen dating and mentions past relationships, reflecting on lessons from past experiences.

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Dear Miss Manners advice column excerpt

A reader seeks guidance on winning back a boy and improving social standing. The response cautions that chasing popularity is fruitless and urges conduct above reproach to regain respect, though likely unlikely. A second letter asks about affording clothes. the answer encourages earning money through summer or after school jobs to improve attire.

Miss Manners Deb

Pearls from Tropical Waters Highlight Value

In tropical seas the most valuable pearls are cultivated, prized for their luster and rarity. Harvesters and traders note demand from luxury markets, with gem quality pieces commanding high prices while environmental factors shape pearl production.

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