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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1944
Page
7
OSSIAN and Cedar Rapids areas announce upcoming nuptials for Lottie Zaspal and Roman Volesky in Cedar Rapids. Inez Rooney and Francis Scholbrock to wed at St Francis de Sales in June. Mary Clare Jansen engaged to Forrest Briggs. Dorlea Houts to John Bowne. Mary Lopata to William Blount. details include schools, employers, and fiancés.
A mixed review of Adams's work notes predictable plotting but mentions whimsy and humor that redeem the book. It credits Colonel Stoopnagle and his Dictionary as the standout element, with playful nods to Rooney and Roosevelt quotes, while praising a children’s tale Nicholas Needlefoot for its appeal to young readers.
Advertisement for embroidery and linen decor patterns from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft department offers transfer patterns and a 32 page catalog. Readers are asked to send 15 cents to order patterns numbered 854 and related motifs, with name and address, plus 15 cents for the full catalog.
Clifford D. Jory of Sheldon will preside over the Centennial Grand Lodge in Cedar Rapids June 13 14 and 15 at the Memorial building. Grand masters from many states attend the 101st Grand communication marking 100 years since four pioneers formed the Grand Lodge at Iowa City. John T. Ames of Traer chairs custodians of the work and will lead the school of instruction June 9 10 and 12 at Masonic hall and Scottish Rite Temple. A centennial banquet for Iowa Masonic leaders and guests is set for June 12 at the Cedar Rapids Country Club at 7 pm with invites for about 300 people.
A collage of marriage announcements and engagements across Iowa towns. Notable entries include Anamosa Betty Emmett and Verdon Schurke wed at the Methodist church, Riverside. Clermonts Janet Olson engaged to Capt. Joseph Brady. Marengo couples including Evelyn Cronbaugh with Arthur Schmidt and Iona Smith with Eugene Luce. Decorah Lorraine Rima to William Wood planned for June 3. Olin Leola Groth to Harry Pegorick. Amber Dean Wessels wed to John Osterkamp. plus numerous other local declarations and upcoming ceremonies.
Miss Mary Doyle R N daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Doyle and Electrician 3 C Joseph Gessner son of George Gessner were married at St Marys Catholic church Manchester in a single ring ceremony. Rev Father John J Smith presided with school choir music. They plan a wedding trip to Norfolk Virginia before she returns to Miami Florida where she works as a nurse and he to Trinidad.
Last week in Anamosa featured an adult dance at the Wapsipinicon Country Club preceded by a program by the high school girls sextet and trio. Several dinners marked milestones including Mr. and Mrs. Ruhe’s golden wedding anniversary at the Fegans' home.
Community clubs and lodges from Cedar Rapids announce meetings and memorial services across multiple halls and venues. Auxiliary and order chapters list weekly practice, picnic, and parade plans while wedding and service news cover Elberon nuptials and military family updates.
West Union country club begins season with a Tuesday picnic for members and families. The first women’s luncheon is set for June 1 with chairmen Mrs. H. A. Schaefer, Mrs. John P. Camp of West Union, and Mrs. W. R. Blake of Clermont. Additional roles named include Mrs. N. J. Martin bridge chairman, Mrs. H. E. Duke supply manager, and Miss Laura Williamson golf chairman. Mrs. E. C. Johnston and daughter Earleyne hosted dinner parties, and Mrs. Walter H. Beall entertained in farewell for Miss Helen Brockhus and Colleen Roberts at the Argo-Gazette office.
Shellsburg Mr and Mrs Earl Bull hosted a Sunday dinner for their son Pfc Robert C Bull on home leave from Camp Phillips Kan Miss Mattie Johnson hosted a Tuesday dinner for her nephew Pvt Donald Harland on leave from the San Diego naval base
A brief urging readers to invest in war bonds to secure financial stability and support national efforts. The ad emphasizes personal savings as a duty and highlights the availability of bonds through local banks and post offices.
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