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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1943
Page
19
Washington AP reports Senator Smith of South Carolina vows not to support a Roosevelt bid for a fourth term. He backs a two-term constitutional limit and may back Bailey's proposal to restrict future presidents to two four year terms.
Gov. Burr B. Hickenlooper ordered a study of life term inmates at Fort Madison and Anamosa. He asked the state board of parole to review 177 life termers at Fort Madison and 39 at Anamosa to gain a clearer picture, not as a clemency prelude.
Coe college music department presents Grace Bakken contralto in her senior recital at 8 15 p m today in T M Sinclair Memorial chapel Ruth Buresh accompanies The public is invited Bakken is a senior voice major daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Bakken of Ogden member of Dorian society Chi Delta A W S and Madrigal Singers and president of the a cappella choir She will sing works by Handel Gagliano Cavalli Schubert Gluck Warren Rogers McArthur Arne and Bishop
The regional War Labor Board authorized wage increases up to 10 cents an hour for Midwest canning and processing, to address a serious labor shortage. The measure covers Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota and applies to all common to skilled workers. Approval depends on James Byrnes and ceiling price adjustments, with a large seasonal workforce of about 85,000.
Frances Eby outlines practical wartime fashion guidance from 1943. She stresses spending wisely on lasting wardrobe investments, choosing hat shapes by face type, and balancing silhouettes. The article also notes enduring June wedding traditions, economical trends, and diverse wartime bridal outfits from satin gowns to tailored suits and trousseau pieces.
Miss Phyllis Jane Peet daughter of Mr and Mrs G Leslie Peet of Ely and Corp Alfred L Kurth son of Mr and Mrs William Kurth of Marengo were married Wednesday at St Johns Lutheran church in Ely The Rev Harvey Coovert officiated A cousin and a bridegrooms brother attended The bride wore a pastel blue street length dress with gardenia and rose corsage and a pearl necklace The bridegroom’s gifts included a pearl necklace For the last two years Miss Peet taught in Athelstan Ia Corp Kurth is stationed at Camp Granite California
Wilson Memorial program titled For This We Fight will be held Tuesday at 10 45 a m in Wilson High School A service flag will rise to nine gold stars representing Wilson alumni who died serving in World War II Ruth Ann Washburn Anna Belle Harger Vera Valenta and Betty Nemec will provide vocal music with Miss Washburn and Miss Harger singing America Thou Blessed Land Narrators include Marcella Dalecky and Norman Rice assisted by Grover Denton Mary Harrison Anna Mae Hodina Maria Holub Norbert Horak Jeanne Jiricek Lillian Kudina George Lebeda Betty Lieber Elizabeth Paul Joanne Pochobradsky Howard Prochaska Robert Skalsky Helen Skvor Louis Stepanek Helen Stoner Marilyn Unzeitig and Mary Alida Vosdingh Sponsors are Misses Martha Griffith Thelma Morton Gladys Thomann Myra Willis and Nell Wills.
Wyoming Hawthorne clut women and their husbands surprised Mr. and Mrs. L B Madsen Monday with a potluck supper as a courtesy prior to their departure for Lincoln Neb. A gift was presented to Mrs. Madsen. Bereans division W S C S had a guest day Wednesday. Hostesses were Mrs C J Ingwersen and Mrs Louis Wagner. Each member brought a guest for an auction sale and all took part in a Bible character quiz conducted by Mrs W B Brown.
Ninety nine girls aged 9 to 11 attended a third class at the Y M C A pool for a city wide free swim program. Classes extended to one hour. New safety swim passers include Bonnie Le Gould Lois Ann Yuva Beverly Higham Betty Zacharias Helen Eden Sally Lou Vetter Beverly Ann Biggs Darlene Cheney Delores Mueller and Mary Carol Rankinen.
Atalissa Mr and Mrs George Arnold celebrated their fifteenth anniversary with a dinner last Sunday. A reception for Margaret Bunting a longtime Atalissa school teacher who will wed soon followed in the Christian church. Mr and Mrs Delbert Thomason honored on their first wedding anniversary.
Federal agents from Council Bluffs continued an investigation in Shenandoah into the May 14 robbery of Miss Jennie Maxwell who was bound and gagged and robbed of more than $22,000. No arrests have been made.
Miss Mari Ann Huebsch daughter of Mrs Kate Huebsch McGregor will wed Raymond Kintigh son of Mrs Margaret Kintigh Marcus Tuesday in Cherokee Rev Alfred C Petersen pastor of the Presbyterian church will officiate The bride elect graduated from Coe College Conservatory of Music and taught in Allison and Larrabee The groom is a Larrabee High School graduate and works at a Cherokee service station
Mrs. J. C. Martinsen and Mrs. N. E. Spear hosted a dinner last Sunday for Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Bahlken of Cedar Rapids. Their marriage in Missouri on February 11 was recently announced. Before the marriage Mrs. Bahlken was Ella Martinsen of Anamosa.
Mt Vernon weekend activities include a campus president's home open for alumni and seniors families, an alumni luncheon led by Fred Winter, an alumni banquet at the Methodist church, and a family picnic and golf greens update at the Mt Vernon Lisbor Country Club. Social hosts include the Magee Cole MacGregor King and others. Charles Emerson of Cedar Rapids attended dinner with John Celon and spouse.
Miss Jeannette Kerr of Minneapolis will wed Corporal Jack Greener of Palatine and Cedar Rapids. The couple plans a June 6 ceremony at First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids with her set to graduate Coe College June 7. She belongs to Alpha Gamma Delta. he attended Coe three years, Tau Kappa Epsilon and serves in the Army Air Corps Finance Detachment at Lubbock Texas.
Central City event honored long time members with 50 year certificate for Laura Woodbridge and 25 year corsages for others. Guests from Marion Springville Norway and Coggon attended. Mrs H R Sellers and Mrs W E Smith welcomed as new members. Special music by Mrs H R DuBois and accompanist Mrs E M Adams.
Coe college art professor Marvin D. Cone will exhibit old paintings and works by students in Stewart Memorial library from Thursday through June 7. Four Cone canvases shown recently at MacBeth Galleries in New York will debut publicly in Cedar Rapids with two new pieces titled Out Springville Way and Thirteen Steps. Student drawings include Barbara Dypwick Barbara Fitzgerald Alice Harmer Janet Martin Mary McMillan Helen Van Cleve Jeanne Conybeare Betty Fischer and Betty Leitner Phillips.
A Tuesday opening program at the Wapsipinicon country club drew a large group for an operetta style dance with solo numbers by Jane Westphal and others. Wright S. Frazier serves as club president and Julius H. Westphal as dance chair. The Anamosa Garden club held its annual guest day at E. W. Smykil’s home with 32 members and guests. Mrs. Arthur Braun performed two vocal numbers and Mrs. Bert Kuburz spoke on New Orleans gardens. Tea was hosted by Mrs. E. G. Rawson with help from Mrs. C. L. Kay, Mrs. O. A. Rife, and Mrs. George Mills. Gladys Crow entertained the Majel club with Miss Alice Reed assisting.
Oxford Junction Mrs George Shimerda hosted the Clic Study club. The Women’s Community club met with Mrs Louis Kula. Mr and Mrs Frank Peckosh and their son Robert attended Mercy hospital nurses graduation in Dubuque on Wednesday. Their daughter Rita, a graduate, returned home for a short vacation. Cornelius Petersen celebrated his eightieth birthday with relatives and friends Tuesday.
Shellsburg hosts honor meals for Earl Bull and family including son William Bull and daughter-in-law who wed last Tuesday. Guests included Corp. Van Elson returning from Camp Hale and Private Charles King back from Texarkana Texas. Additional dinners hosted by Cliff Spurgeon Anna King Kibbie Owens Maxwell and others.
Belle Plaine residents staged birthday celebrations for Mrs. Frank Mouchka and Mrs. Neil Ward with handkerchief shower and home party respectively. The Kill Kare Kard club hosted a progressive dinner in three homes owned by Mrs. Alice Park Mrs. W. S. Henry and Mrs. E. H. Klink including winners and losers entertainment.
Farewell for Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Johnston moves to Hollywood to join navy air navigation school. Gertrude Pikart birthday celebrated with surprise party. Karen Lee’s third birthday observed by Mrs. Frank Maher. Mr. and Mrs. William A Lee’s 25th anniversary marked by a dance. Sacred Heart students hosted at Jean Ann Freese home. Antonette Doxsee’s upcoming June 9 wedding honored at a breakfast shower. Bridge clubs hosted by Mrs. Glen Jones and Mrs. Harry Rodman. Pauline Otten and Myron Kuhns wed in Wayne Township parsonage.
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