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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1941

Page

2

Marie Schamberger and Howard Cerney Wed In Church

Marie Schamberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Schamberger and Howard C Cerney son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cerney wed at First Lutheran Church on Sunday at 8 p m Reverend H G Schwegler officiated The couple will reside at 123% Sixteenth Avenue SW Friends and relatives attended with out of town guests from Hammond Indiana Berwyn Illinois Stockton Illinois Chicago and Stanwood The couple received guests in church parlors and shared a three tiered wedding cake

Marie Schamberger Christian Schamberger First Avenue W Howard C. Cerney Charles Cerney Ninth Street H. G. Schwegler David Mitchell Miriam Kathryn Berger Sandra Lee Cerney Robert Cerney Walter Meeker John Andrle John Kuba Y's Men's Club Conrad Greb Arthur Kistler Thomas Kistler Hammond Ind Patsy Trotta Berwyn Frank Jugenheimer Chicago Dolores Everett Shoemaker Stanwood Pete Schamberger Stockton, Ill Fred Leaf Springville Elaine

Game Dinner and Bridge Luncheons on City Schedule

ROMINENT on the social calendar Tuesday featured luncheon bridge clubs and a game dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Toms and Dr. and Mrs. Charlies S. Krause at the Krause home 504 Vernon Drive SE. Guests include Dr. and Mrs. George Yavorsky and Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Hoegen.

Robert C. Toms Charlies S. Krause Krause Vernon Drive

Moon couple returns from East after ACS meeting

Dr and Mrs B J Moon of 2340 Linden drive SE arrived in Cedar Rapids Monday evening following a ten day trip to the East. They attended a meeting of the American College of Surgeons in Boston and visited Mr and Mrs Henry Files in Syracuse New York.

B. J. Moon Linden Drive Cedar Rapids East American College of Surgeons Boston Henry Files Syracuse N. Y

Mr and Mrs Stonebraker Return From Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert L Stonebraker of 1258 Second Avenue SE returned Monday evening from Rockwell City where they had been guests for a week with Mr Stonebraker s parents Mr and Mrs B E Stonebraker.

Robert L. Stonebraker Second Avenue SE Rockwell City Mr. Stonebraker Rir B. E. Stonebraker

Congenial 100 Plans Monday Roosevelt Hotel Dance

The Roosevelt hotel ballroom hosts a dancing party Monday at 9 p.m. for Congenial Hundred club members. Featured dances are arranged by Mr and Mrs Peter Bezanson and Mr and Mrs Raymond Meyer.

Roosevelt Hotel Hundred Club Peter Bezanson Raymond Meyer

Mrs Galbraith Hosts Pythian Sisters Picnic

Mrs H L Galbraith at 1356 Avenue NE hosted past chiefs of Pythian Sisters of Winter Temple 78 with Mrs H L Michel and Mrs C D Fullerton assisting. A business meeting followed led by Mrs H E Yearick. Cards were played and plans set for a Christmas party December 8 at Mrs J P Winn’s home.

H. L. Galbraith Avenue NE H. L Michel C. D. Fullerton Pythian Sisters of Winter Temple H. E. Yearick J. P. Winn E Avenue NE

Tyler PTA Announces Executive Meeting and Speaker Series

Tyler P T A schedules an executive meeting Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the school. Dr David I Berger of Coe College will speak Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the Harrison PTA meeting. The Harrison orchestra will perform several selections. Parents friends and fathers are invited.

Tyler P. T. A David I. Berger Coe College Harrison P.T.A Harrison Orchestra

Music Clubs Urged To Know Their Own National Folk Music

Delegates from eight senior and three junior clubs of Iowa Federation of Music clubs meet in Davenport to discuss the year’s theme Mobilizing Our Clubs for All Out Defense. Mrs. Clyde R. Sanborn urges knowledge of American composers and folk songs and cooperation with South American republics. New officers are Mrs. William Waterman, Mrs. Paul Kempter, and Miss Anna Denkman. Next meeting in Bellevue.

Davenport Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Clyde R. Sanborn Grande Avenue SE National Federation Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Alfred Heinrich Louis Sila Beethoven Club Margaret Pratt Pratt Heinrich

Mrs Shoemaker Leaves for Oak Park to Visit Mother

Mrs G Richard Shoemaker formerly of 1860 B Avenue NE plans a Wednesday departure for Oak Park Illinois to visit her mother Mrs J D Rivet through month end. She will be joined by Mr Shoemaker later and the couple will move to dy New York to establish a home.

Oak Park Ill G. Richard Shoemaker 1860 B Avenue NE J. D. Rivet Shoemaker Dy, N. Y

Quick and Easy Gifts of Distinction Pattern 2904

Pattern 2904 offers transfer items with 22 motifs ranging from 13x2 inches to 45x8 inches. Illustrations show stitches and required materials. Mail your pattern number with name and address to Eighth Avenue, New York, N Y.

Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Kibler Haas Engagement Announced For November Wedding

Plans for Miss Maria Jane Kibler daughter of Mr and Mrs G L Kibler 941 Oakland Road NE to Robert Jay Haas son of Mr and Mrs Jay Haas Fargo North Dakota announced at a Sunday afternoon gathering. The couple will wed November 23 at 3 pm in the Kibler home with a floral centerpiece of white chrysanthemums and pink carnations. Guests included several named attendants and relatives.

G. L. Kibler Oakland Road Maria Jane Kibler Robert Jay Haas Second Avenue SE Jay Haas Fargo N. D Kibler Faith Whitman Misses the Cable Cora Marsh Mabel Wesley Ann Dunlap Mary Jacobson Bernita Conway Patricia Berry Jeanne Hamblin Margaret Hageman Betty Burke Bunny Williams Mary Lou Carnes Mary Lou Feiseler John Feireisen A. Talman Hanson

Reunion at Clifford Walker Home Celebrates Birthdays

A family gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walker route 1 marked Mr. Walker's birthday and the twenty seventh anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Weylandt. Weylandts former Cedar Rapids residents from Friendship Wisconsin hosted basket dinners with Cedar Rapids guests and relatives from Palo LaPorte City Belle Plaine.

Clifford Walker Route 1 Walker Victor O. Weylandt M. E. Kop Thelma McClurg Jeanne McClurg Patricia Ann Jackie Dean Hines Cedar Rapids Harold Turner LaPorte City Vern McClurg Belle Plaine Roy McClurg Charles McClurg Palo

Mrs Gravenhorst entertains sister guest in weeklong visit

Mrs K C Gravenhorst of 1206 Eleventh street NW hosted her sister Mrs Ted Richards of La Porte City from Sunday to Tuesday offering courtesy visits and hospitality during the stay.

K. C. Gravenhorst Eleventh Street NW Ted Richards LaForte City

Vesely Family Returns From Ottumwa Tour

Mr and Mrs Stanley J Veselys of 925 Twentieth Street SE returned Sunday after visiting over the weekend with their son Stanley Jr assistant conductor of Kryls Symphony Orchestra which performed in Ottumwa during a United States tour.

Stanley J. Vesely Twentieth Street SE Stanley, Jr Kryl's Symphony Orchestra Ottumwa United States

Oseetah Camp Fire Members Meet for Gift Work

Twelve members gathered Monday evening at Betty Hiltbruner’s home at 2656 Country Club Parkway SE to begin making Christmas gifts for the Oseetah Camp Fire group list.

Oseetah Betty Hiltbruner Country Club Parkway SE

Guest Night Delights Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Audience

Magician Charles C. Vance entertained about 450 at the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club guest night party on Monday. The act featured tricks with a deck and a glass frame finale, with no accomplices. The program was introduced by Mrs. John T. Hecker and the club officers were presented. The club chorus performed several pieces under Miss Grace Meloney.

Charles C. Vance Cedar Rapids Nicolaa Europe Far East John T. Hecker Oliver S. Wilson A. H. Mott A. Matilda Snouffer O. J. Elsenbast W. R. Armstrong G. Y. Swartzendruber Woman's Club Grace Meloney Lulu Engelman Welty Carew Piper of Love

Chi Omega hosts open house at Coe College

Omicron Alpha chapter invites 250 guests to Sunday open house from 3 to 6 p.m. at chapter rooms 1263 First Avenue E. The decorated serving table features a red white and blue star motif with tall red tapers. Arrangements were led by Kathryn Fleu chair man Margaret Chatterton Ann Templeton and Barbara Henry.

Omicron Alpha Chapter Chi Omega Sorority Coe College First Avenue E Kathryn Fleu Margaret Chatterton Ann Templeton Barbara Henry

Richard Pittinger to Wed November 12

Miss Georgianna Reagan of Seymour Texas will marry Richard D. Pittinger of Los Angeles Wednesday in Las Vegas Nevada. Pittinger is the son of Mrs Jerome Garrett of Los Angeles and attended Immaculate Conception high school and St Berchman's seminary in Marion. They will live at Mendota Avenue Los Angeles.

Georgianna Reagan Seymour Tex Richard D. Pittinger Los Angeles Jerome Garrett Cedar Rapids Las Vegas Pittinger Immaculate Conception St. Berchman’s Seminary Marion Cou Mendota Avenue

Ministers Wives Plan Dinner at YMCA Monday

The Ministers Wives association arranged a dinner for ministers and their wives at the YMCA Monday at 6 30 p m Mrs W A Montgomery president will be in charge All ministers and wives are invited.

Y.M.C.A Ministers Wives Association W. A. Montgomery

Entertain L M E Club At Wickham Home

Mrs Elmer W Wickham and Mrs Irl Yanaway will host the L M F club Thursday at 8 p m at 373 Twentieth street SE The program will be led by Mrs Alfred Lary and Mrs Arthur Birney

Elmer W. Wickham Irl Yanaway L. M. F. Club Wickham Twentieth Street Alfred Lary Arthur Birney

We the Women by Ruth Millett Explores Frugal Fashion Reform

The Gazette Special Writer argues Mrs America can cut her clothes budget without sacrificing style. She cites college students adapting with economical, durable choices like anklets saddle oxfords sweaters and skirts as a model for all American women to create practical enduring styles.

America

St Pauls Class To Have Party

Mrs J M Tallmans high school Sunday school class of St Pauls Methodist church will entertain at dinner Tuesday evening at the church with guests from Russell F Knapps class. Diane Waples social chairman leads a group of officers and hostess helpers.

J. M. Tallman St. Paul’s Methodist Church Russell F. Knapp Diane Waples Janice Bailey Geraldine Young Charlotte Smith Ida Mae Cox Esther Bixby Peggy Beaole Rosalie Camn Irene Fritz Pauline Halvorson Ray Ingham Sterling McNelly Nebeunz Koch Paul Perdue George Serovy David Coffing Paul McNall Leo Cabalka Don Kriz Carl Svoboda John Kelso Jack Humiston

O Hara Book Review Noted By Mrs Miller At Club

Mrs Walter E Miller reviewed My Friend Flicka by Mary O Hara at the Monday Book club gathering held at Mrs Robert W McClaughry 213 Twenty third Street Drive SE Twelve members attended luncheon first The next meeting on December 1 will be at Mrs Ben H Peterson 1919 Eighth Avenue SE

Walter E. Miller Friend Flicka Mary O'Hara Monday Book Club Robert W. McClaughry Twenty-third Street Drive Ben H. Peterson Eighth Avenue SE

Wallace Boyson Details Silver Making at Meeting

Wallace G. Boyson explained the steps in making silverware at a Chapter GM meeting in the home of Mrs. Thomas Suchomel on Ridgeway Drive SE. He displayed silverware in its various stages while about 45 members attended.

Wallace G. Boyson E. O Thomas Suchomel Ridgeway Drive Presen

Miss Batten and Earl Lentner to be wed

The engagement and forthcoming marriage of Miss Elaine Batten and Earl Lentner is announced by their parents Mr and Mrs S G Batten of 415 Thirty second Street NE. The ceremony is set for 4 30 p m at Kenwood Methodist Church.

Miss Batten Earl Lentner S. G. Batten Thirty-second Street Elainetten Lentner Joseph Lentner Kenwood Methodist Church

Fort Wayne Man Robert Chapin Visits Mother

Concluding a weekend visit Tuesday was Robert Chapin of Fort Wayne Indiana who has been the guest of his mother Mrs J LaVelle at 2 Sixth Avenue SE.

Robert Chapin Fort Wayne Ind J. LaVelle Sixth Avenue SE

Hulshizer Family Motoring Boston to Missouri Visit

Private Frank Hulshizer of Fort Leonard Wood accompanies Mr and Mrs A L Hulshizer Covington and their son Bobby on weekend trip to Missouri. Also joining are Miss Bernice Wyskcil 612th Ave SE and Mr and Mrs Raymond Hulshizer 2911. The Hulshizers plan to return Sunday and visit their son.

Missouri A. L. Hulshizer Covington Read Bobby Bernice Wyskocil

Kagha Camp Fire Plans Gifts at Polk School Meeting

Kagha Camp Fire group met Monday afternoon at Polk school to draw plans for Christmas gifts. The gathering focused on organizing and coordinating gift ideas and distribution for the holiday season.

Kagha Polk School

Family Dinner Honors Private William L. King

Mr and Mrs William O King 1206 Ninth Street NW hosted a family dinner Sunday for Private William L King of Fort Bragg NC who left for camp Tuesday Hosts were joined by Helen Edward Francis Curtis Therese Sharon George Grubish and Mr and Mrs Walter Fox with their son Walter Jr among others in attendance.

William O. King Ninth Street NW William L. King Fort Bragg N. C Helen Edward Francis Curtis King Therese King King’s Frank Sharon George Grubish Walter Fox Walter, Jr

Lipstick and Lip Care Tips for Chapped Lips

Dr. Mary Macfadyen outlines lip care habits to prevent chapping. Keep lips hydrated with cold cream or Vaseline at night and use gentle cleansing. choose lipstick texture to suit lips and avoid rubbing into cracks. Ensure adequate water and avoid mouth breathing. health checkup advised for pale lips tomorrow.

Advice From Mary Manners on Dating Dangers

Readers discuss dating, money obsession, and social expectations. Mary Manners urges caution as girls seek companionship while dismissing looks or brains, while a mother asks about 15 year olds dating and how to guard her daughter. The column reassures sensible limits and warns against premature freedom.

Rosie

British Planes Threaten Rome Bombing If Cairo Attacked

An official spokesman reiterated that British planes would bomb Rome if Cairo is bombed. The statement frames Rome as a target in retaliation for an attack on the holy city in Cairo.

London Rome Cairo

Comfort and durability mark new lingerie designs

American designers favor fit and practicality over fussy details. Miss Follansbee notes tailored cuts, low V fronts, and seam finishing define modern undergarments. All nylon slips and bras offer wrinkle resistance and quick drying for travel, with rayon silk blends and jacquard patterns expanding choices.

Miss Follansbee Lux Newman's

Horthy Improves as Gall Bladder Irritation Emerges

Regent Admiral Nicholas Horthy is reported to be better from bronchitis with temperature near normal. An official bulletin notes a gall bladder irritation has developed that could delay full recovery.

Budapest Nicholas Horthy

Kullman Opens Season With Metropolitan Opera Star Recital

Charles Kullman, leading tenor of the Metropolitan Opera Association, headlined the Community Concerts season opener at the Iowa Theater. His spirited performance earned enthusiastic audience reactions despite a deficient piano. Stuart Ross provided fine accompaniment with several encores both for soloist and pianist.

Max Daehler Community Concert Association Charles Kullman Metropolitan Opera Association Iowa Theater Duil Hageman Chloe Kuliman Stuart Ross

Tellers Named For Chamber Board Election

Harold J. Rowe president of the Chamber of Commerce announced an official board of tellers to count ballots in the annual election of the board of directors. J J Shepard serves as chair and others include Ralph Atherton Harry Nehlis Jr Russell Knapp Reuben Smith and Tom Brady. The board will meet at 9 a m Wednesday.

Harold J. Rowe Chamber of Commerce Hea J. J.J. Shepard Ralph Atherton Harry Nehlis Russell Knapp Reuben Smith Tom Brady Tellers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard Cerney North Dakota George Yavorsky J. W. Hoegen Wyoming George E. Beattie Nineteenth Street SE Bridge Club Henry Ristine Crescent Street Fifth Avenue SE Modern Reading Club Roy E. Curray Catherine of Aragon Mattingly Mrs. Moon Robert L. Stonebrakers Roy Hazeltines Commonwealth Mr. and Mrs Roy S. Hazeltine Mrs. Galbraith P.T.A. Meetings Claxton College Pharmacy COE Special Cleaner's Ile Lée Tal Hinds Almond Optical Service Leonard T. Arduser C. Chambers Third St. SE Harry F. Tisher Pres Clifford' Walkers Mrs. Gravenhorst Stanley J. Veselys Oseetah Camp Fire CHI Omega Richard Pittinger L. M. E. Club Ruth Millett Gazette ST. Paul's O'Hara Mrs. Miller Wallace Boyson Mother Visit Pvt. Hulshizer W. C. King Mary Macfadyen Mary Manners Miss Manners Salome Ante Elizabeth Follansbee Kullman Lydia Pinkham Newmen's Second Fleet
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