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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1941

Page

2

Marriage of Betty Ruth Shafer to Lieut. Frank W Scheible

Betty Ruth Shafer and Frank W Scheible wed in Lancaster Missouri on Monday afternoon. Rev Lyle L Gaither officiated at the parsonage ceremony. The bride wore a May flower blue gown with yellow rose corsage. she is Franklin high school graduate and Coe college alumna. He is a Coe college graduate and McKinley high school alumnus assigned to the 20th infantry at Fort Leonard Wood.

Hubert I. Shafer Twenty-fourth Street Drive Betty Ruth Frank W. Scheible Edward P. Scheible Nineteenth Street Lancaster Lyle L. Gaither Scheible Franklin High School Coe College Alpha Xi Delta Sorority McKinley High School Tau Kappa Epsilon 20Th Infantry Fort Leonard Wood

Rainy weather fails to halt social activity in city

AIY days do not deter social life as parties continue across venues. Coe college faculty members honored at a Sunday coffee hosted by Dr. and Mrs. C. Harve Geiger with about 30 guests. Reading club gathering at Arthur W. Erskine home drew several guests after luncheon. Additional events include cottage soirees in Delhi and Bridge and luncheon sessions at various SE addresses, plus a birthday party for Judy hosted by Mrs. Forde Smith with a diverse guest list.

C. Harve Geiger Forest Drive Coe College Alice E. Page Edith L. Barber Willis D. Lamb Arthur W. Erskine Second Avenue SE Reading Club Cedar Rapids Country Club Mesdames C. A. B. Lattner Karl P. Blaise F. Watkes Darling M. S Louis C. Fontana J. T. Grayston Mesdames Grays*ton Fred A. Winter Arthur Tschirgi Anch Bridge Rockey T. Newton Ridgewood Terrace William J. Barron Crescent Street Book Club W. D. Barnhizer Forest Drive SE Barnhizer Ada H. Crocker W. H. Grape Burlington P. F. Keehn Mary Kay Freddie Nesper Tommie Stemiar Bobby Steele Jay Sigmund Nathan Baldwin

Potluck Luncheon Held by Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Fifty five members of the American home department gathered at the Cedar Rapids club house for a potluck luncheon. A trio including Mrs L A Talbott Mrs Charles Duster and Mrs Guy McKibben with Ruth Hunt Miski men sang patriotic songs. Alma Wright spoke on An Alien's Adjustment to His American Home and described her citizenship classes. Four former pupils demonstrated government training by presenting their citizenship papers. Hostesses were Miss Matilda Snouffer chairwoman and Mrs A H Mott Mrs G I Cowell and Mrs Finley Stone.

American Home Department Cedar Rapids

Nursery Auxiliary Meeting Set Friday at Noon

The nursery auxiliary of the Children's Home will meet Friday at 1 p.m. instead of Thursday. The luncheon will be at Mrs. W. Klinger's home located at 541 Knollwood Drive SE.

Stodola Couple Honored On Twentieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs John F Stodola of 1952 Mt Vernon avenue SE were guests of honor at a surprise party Sunday evening for their twentieth anniversary. Thirty five friends attended as they enjoyed cards and received a gift.

John F. Stodola Mt. Vernon Avenue

Local Wedding in Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids Couples

Mrs Fla M Day of Marshalltown and A M Church of Cedar Rapids wed at the Kimmel home in Marshall Gow ntown. Rev Orval Cox officiated with thirty relatives present. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids. Attendants included Mrs Kimmel and Mr Kimmel. Out of town guests arrived from Cedar Rapids Keosauqua and Granger Missouri.

Kimmel Church Marshalltown J. C. Penney Company Lamson Brothers and Company Cedar Rapids Clara Church Hazel Langford Bertha Myers Keosauqua F. L. Bennett Granger, Mo

Hankins Attend Philatelic Conclave in St Louis

Mr and Mrs Russell W Hankins of 519 Center Point Road NE arrived home Tuesday after spending a week in St Louis at the international philatelic convention held at the DeSoto hotel from October 29 to November 2.

Russell W. Hankins Center Point Road St. Louis DeSoto Hotel

Board of Managers Expresses Thanks for Fruit Shower

The board of managers of the Children's Home thanks the public for generous contributions at the fruit shower held several weeks ago. Donations are still being accepted.

Children’s Home

Pi Omicron program at Alta Duns beauty parlor

Miss Geraldine Green presented her pupils in a reading program before Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron at Alta Dun's beauty parlor. Participants included Mary Ellen Stamy Aileen Bugenstein Marian Anderson Esther Armstrong and Mary Jane Palmer. Miss Ruby Byers introduced Miss Green. Plans were completed for a rush party Friday at the Light Company Bungalow.

Geraldine Green Iota Epsilon Chapter Pi Omicron Alta Duncan Mary Ellen Stamy Aileen Bugenstein Marian Anderson Esther Armstrong Mary Jane Palmer Ruby Byers Miss Green Light Company

Shepherdess Guard of Gethsemane Shrine Meeting Notes

The Shepherdess guard of Gethsemane Shrine will meet Saturday at 4 30 p m for business and a potluck supper. Committee members include Agnes Horak Mildred Heaton Ollie Knickerbocker Erma Hiavaty Clara Hiavaty and Dorothy Ellsworth.

Shepherdess Guard Gethsemane Shrine Agnes Horak Mildred Heaton Ollie Knickerbocker Erma Clara Hiavaty Dorothy Ellsworth

Camp Fire Girls elect officers at First Presbyterian

Betty Wilkinson was chosen president of the Wacoko Camp Fire girls Tuesday at the First Presbyterian church. Other officers are Virginia Nurss vice president Alice Smothers secretary Laura Smothers treasurer Ramona Hansen scribe Connie Morton telephone chairman and Violet Powers song leader.

Betty Wilkinson Wacoko First Presbyterian Church Virginia Nurss Alice Smothers Laura Smothers Ramona Hansen Connie Morton Violet Powers

Members of the Three B Club Named

Members of the Three B club include Mrs. James F. J. Kouba B J Schim me H L Schlessleman L K Van Pelt D D Diehl C P Smith and C O Smith.

James F. J. Kouba B. J. Schimme H. L. Schlessleman L. K. van Pelt D. D. Diehl C. P. Smith C. O. Smith

West Highlands Circle Meeting Set for Thursday

West Highlands circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs Fay ce new 326 Twentieth Street.

West Highlands Circle

Reece Daughter to Wed Brockman on Thanksgiving Day

Mr and Mrs Dale O Reece announce the marriage of their daughter Mary Ellen to Clarence R Brockman son of Mr and Mrs A W Brockman The wedding will be held at the First Evangelical church Miss Reece is a Roosevelt High School 1940 graduate Cedar Rapids Business College alum and works for R S Milner Mr Brockman is Roosevelt 1938 graduate and employed at the Merveaux Typewriter Exchange.

Dale O. Reece Thirteenth Street Mary Ellen Clarence R. Brockman A. W. Brockman A Avenue First Evangelical Church Miss Reece Roosevelt High School Cedar Rapids Business College R. S. Milner Brockman Merveaux Typewriter Exchange

Rudolph Boreckys Honored On Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Borecky of 234 Eighteenth Avenue SW were feted on their silver wedding anniversary at a Sunday party hosted by their son-in-law and daughter Lumir J. Shebetka and wife from Iowa City. Guests included Gladys Moore Cedar Rapids Emma Kocourek and G W Moore. A silver gift was presented to the couple.

Rudolph Borecky Eighteenth Avenue Lumir J. Shebetka Iowa City Gladys Moore Cedar Rapids Clarence Beltz Solon Shebetka G. W. Moore Emma Kocourek Beltz

Lorine Zimmermann Marries Loyd Hamer in Lancaster

Mr and Mrs Ford Zimmermann of Williamsburg announce the marriage of their daughter Lorine to Loyd Hamer son of Mrs Walter Hakes. The wedding occurred Saturday in Lancaster Missouri with Rev Walton officiating. Lorine is a Williamsburg High School graduate employed by Kitterman’s dry cleaners. Loyd attended Roosevelt High School and works for May Drug Company.

Ford Zimmermann Williamsburg Lorine Loyd Hamer Walter Hakes Sixth Street Lancaster Walton Williamsburg High School Kitterman’s Dry Cleaners Hamer Roosevelt High School The May Drug Company

Briles Entertainment Hosts Weekend Pinochle Party

Mr and Mrs Albert Briles of Cedar Rapids hosted a Sunday pinochle party at 821 Eighth Street SE with guests Delbert Henness and Jerry Sipes from Ottumwa plus the Grimm Houts Koenig Lesher Knapp Downing and Wilson families and a California visitor.

Albert Briles Eighth Street SE Jerry Lesher Ray Knapp James Downing Margaret Marion Anna Wilson California Houts

Honor Mrs Grubhoffer At Beta Sigma Phi Shower

Beta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi honored Mrs Doris Grubhoffer a recent bride at a party Monday evening at Mrs Krumms home 116 Second Avenue SW. The honoree received a kitchen shower and prizes for rummy were won by Mrs Grubhoffer Miss Bendorf and Miss Matheson.

Beta Iota Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Doris Grubhoffer

Goodwill Circle of King's Daughters Gathers Donations

Members met Tuesday with Dawn Hanson at 3052 Carroll Drive SE. The circle collected magazines puzzles and toys since the last meeting and donated them to the Community House. Arlene Rose will entertain the group next on December 2.

Goodwill Circle of the King’s Daughters Dawn Hanson Carroll Drive Arlene Rose

Sevenings Return to Chicago Home With Family

Mrs Don Sevening and her daughter Karen Lee left for Chicago this week. The report notes their departure with Mr and Mrs Ben Volz of 1614 B avenue NW.

Don Sevening Karen Lee Chicago Reeds Eae Smnts Ben Volz B Avenue NW

Out-of-Town Guests Visit In 4 Homes

Mrs. F. C. Waples entertains Lantha Neil of Kirksville Missouri at 331 Forest Drive SE. Mrs. Glenn C Haynes of Madison visits Bruce A West at 23270 Avenue NE. Mrs. W H Grape from Burlington arrives for a week at 1907 Glenway Drive SE. Mrs Clyde Williams of Amos visits Cedar Rapids relatives Mr and Mrs J Rhodes Treichler at 329 Nineteenth Street SE.

F. C. Waples Forest Drive W. H. Grape Burlington Clyde Williams Amos Cedar Rapids J. Rhodes Treichler Nineteenth Street

Ada Maurine McDonald to Wed Richard W Moore

Dr and Mrs C F McDonald announce the engagement of Ada Maurine of Des Moines to Richard W Moore son of Mr and Mrs Clarence W Moore of Cedar Rapids. The wedding is set for Thursday November 20 at St Patrick's church in Cedar Rapids.

C. F. McDonald Lerimer Ada Maurine Des Moines Richard W. Moore Clarence W. Moore Ninth Street Cedar Rapids Moore Grant High School Decca Distributing Cation Chicago M. A. Smith Fort Wayne Ind Pamela

Chapter IH P E O Hosts Guest Tea in SF

Sixty members and guests attended the guest tea of Chapter IH P E O Tuesday in the home of Mrs. C. S. Foster 1900 Blake Boulevard SF. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Grant Miller Mrs. William Rinderknecht and Mrs. C J Stewart. Eleanor Taylor Wendland presented the program on Sacred Hymns. Mrs. R D Gray and Mrs. L Downing presided at the tea table.

Chapter IH P.E.O C. S. Foster Blake Boulevard Grant Miller William Rinderknecht C. J. Stewart Eleanor Taylor Wendland R. D. Gray L. Downing

East Side W C T U Sets Date for Dinner

The East Side W C T U held a Tuesday meeting at 1934 Washington Ave SE led by Mrs. Guy C Rich. Officers discussed alcohol education church work temperance and citizenship and a November 20 acne dinner at the Home for Aged with playhouse items. Next Benedict home session is December 2 with contributions coordinated by Mrs. T D Carnes or Miss Ruth Otto.

W. C T. D. Carnes Otto

Dinner and shower honors Mrs Forcier at Cunningham room

Mrs Larry T Nelson hosted a Monday dinner and shower at the Cunningham tea room in honor of Mrs Ray Forcier formerly Donna Chamberlain. Prizes in court whist went to Serene Homer and Jerry Wagner. Other guests included Mildred Love, Florence, Mary Jane McRaith, Lillie Ahrens, Katherine Lennox and Maxine Jammer.

Larry T. Nelson Cunningham Tea Room Ray Forcier Donna Chamberlain Serene Homer Jerry Wagner Mildred Loveless Florence and Mary Jane Mc Raith Lillie Ahrens Katherine Lennox Maxine Jammer

Credit Women's Breakfast Club Meets at Montrose Hotel

Thirty one members and two guests Mildred Lembaugh and Margaret Caughey attended a Wednesday breakfast in the Java room of the Montrose hotel. Two new members were welcomed Helen Page and Katherine Slutsky. Dorothy Drew led the lesson.

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Mildred Lembaugh Margaret Caughey Java Montrose Hotel Helen Page Katherine Slutsky Dorothy Drew

Marie Schissel and John Kelly Wed at St Patrick’s Church

Marie Schissel daughter of Peter F. Schissel united in marriage with John Kelly at St Patrick’s Church on Tuesday at 9 am. The ceremony featured a white Latin dress with a fitted bodice and coronet veil. A reception followed at Fleming Tea Room with out of town guests from Clermont.

St. Patrick's Church Marie Schissel Peter F. Schissel Fleming Tea Room William S. Kelly Anna Kelly Clermont

Mrs Earl Shunk Hosts Service Circle Luncheon

Mrs Earl Shunk of 125 Twenty seventh Street NE will entertain the Service Circle of the King's Daughters Thursday at 1 p.m. Dessert luncheon will be served with Mrs Ethene assisting.

Earl Shunk Twentyseventh Street The King’s Daughters C.ethene

Adorable kitten crochet set pattern 2999

Crochet pattern 2999 offers charts and directions for a filet crochet chair or buffet set. It lists materials needed and includes illustrations and stitches. Send 10 cents and request by pattern number to The Cedar Rapids Gazette neediecraft department 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY with name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Neediecraft Department Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Harmony Circle Hosts Lunch and Sewing Session

Harmony Circle of the King's Daughters met on Tuesday at the Elks club for lunch and then sewed at the Red Cross rooms in the afternoon.

Harmony Circle of the King’s Daughters Elks Club Red Cross Rooms

Home Rebekahs Observe Long Time Memberships

Home Rebekah No. 79 honored members for long time service at Z C B J hall. More than 100 members and visitors from Star of Maine and Grove City attended as 25 to 43 year pins and silver corsages were presented. The event featured a three tier cake, songs, and reports from Illian Neff and Ella Moody. Next meeting set for November 17 at 8 pm in I O O F hall.

Z. C. B. J. Hall Rebekah No Ella Scott Vertie Lydick John Sankot Maude Alice Hovorka Rose Stoddard Anna Volz Hattie Gitt Laurabelle Walker Star of Maine Grove City of Marion Lillian Neff F. Hall Second Avenue SE

Potluck Bridge Night for Cedar Rapids Club Members

The Cedar Rapids Woman's club Frida hosts a potluck bridge night in the art department at 6 30 p m in the club house. Members are invited to attend with a dish bread and butter sandwiches a covered dish and cards. Hostesses include Mrs M R Nassif Mrs W F Shaner and Mrs L L Johnson.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Frida M. R. Nassif W. F. Shaner L. L. Johnson

Deamer Named Among Two For Iowa Teachers President

DES MOINES AP Only two names Supt Arthur C Deamer of Cedaroids and Supt Kari Smith of West Liberty have been mentioned for the presidency of the Iowa State Teachers association The annual convention opens here Thursday The association rotates its offices among classes and it is a city superintendent's turn to hold the post Principal Gerald W Kirn of Council Bluffs is the retiring president.

Des Moines Arthur C. Deamer Cedaroids Kari Smith West Liberty Iowa State Teachers Association Gerald W. Kirn Council Bluffs

Decorah Choral Union elects officers at festival

At the reformation song festival held at C. K. Press auditorium on November 2, Rev. Elling E. Ramsey of Clermont was elected president of the Decorah circuit choral union. Other officers chosen include Dr. Carlo A. Sperati as choral director Prof. Lambert Orton assistant director Rev. W. T. Hexom vice president and Otto Tollefson secretary treasurer.

Decocrah C. K. Press Auditorium Elling E. Ramsey Clermont Decorah Circuit Choral Union Carlo A. Sperati Lambert Orton W. T. Hexom Otto Tollefson

Two Weddings At St Patrick's Church WAUKON

Two couples wed at St Patrick's church Tuesday morning with Rev E J McDonald officiating. Rita Short and John J Hirth married at 7 am with attendants Frank Mettille and Irene Hirth. They will live on a nearby farm. Gladys Gesing and Aloysius Wenthold wed at 9 am and plan to settle on a Cresco area farm.

Waukon St. Patrick's Church E. J. McDonald Rita Short Anna Short John J. Hirth Charles Hirth Frank Mettiile Irene Hirth Church Gladys J Gesing Aloysius Wenthold Festina Cresca

Also Mentioned on This Page

Montieur Photo Alma Wright John F. Stodolas Hankins Board OF Managers Wacoko Camp Arrid Mary Ellen Reece Rudolph Boreckys Lorine Zimmermann Briles Mrs. Grubhoffer Goodwill Circle Ted White Norte Little Boy Blue Second Street East Side W.C.T.U Forcier John Kelly Harmony Circle America Fey Mont Tony Wons Holden-Kahler CO Third Street Swerl Ras Home Rebekahs Deamer Iowa Assn First Avenue Homemakers
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