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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1941

Page

4

Marie Schamberger and Howard Cerney Wed at First Lutheran

Marie Schamberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Schamberger and Howard C Cerney son of Mr and Mrs Charles Cerney were married at First Lutheran Church in a Sunday ceremony conducted by Rev H G Schwegler. The couple plans to reside at 123 1/2 Sixteenth Avenue Southwest.

Marie Schamberger Howard Cerney Christian Schamberger First Avenue W Howard C. Cerney Charles Cerney Ninth Street H. G. Schwegler Miriam Dieman Kathryn A Cerney Walter Meeker John Andrie John Kuba Schamberger Cerney Sixteenth Avenue Grant High School Beta Sigma Phi Business Is Sorority Conrad Greb Arthur Kistler Thomas Kistler Hammond Ind Patsy Trotta Berwyn, Il Frank Jugenheimer Chicago Dolores Everett Shoemaker Stanwood Pete Schamberger Stockton, Ill Fred Leaf Springville Elaine

Social calendar features game dinner and bridge luncheons

Tuesday events include a game dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Toms and Dr. and Mrs. Charles S. Krause at the Krause home 504 Vernon Drive SE with sixteen guests. Also multiple bridge club gatherings hosted by Beattie Ristine Vernmont Gaansney and others with attendees named and venues noted.

Robert C. Toms Charles S. Krause Krause Vernon Drive

Dr and Mrs Moon Return From East Trip

Dr and Mrs B J Moon of 2346 Linden Drive SE Cedar Rapids returned Monday after a 10 day East visit. They attended an American College of Surgeons meeting 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

Stonebraker Family Home After Week in Rockwell City

Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Stonebraker of 1258 Second Avenue SE returned Monday evening from Rockwell City where they stayed a week with Mr. Stonebraker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Stonebraker.

Robert L. Stonebraker Second Avenue SE Rockwell City

Hazeltines Visit Cedar Rapids Relatives

Mr and Mrs Roy S Hazeltine of Hood River Oregon are guests at the Commonwealth apartments while visiting relatives in Cedar RapidsImages and captions note their stay at the apartment complex during the visit to relatives in the city.

Roy S. Hazeltine Hood River, Ore Commonwealth Apartments Cedar Rapids

Congenial Hundred to Host Monday Ballroom Dance

The Roosevelt hotel ballroom will host a Congenial Hundred club dance Monday at 9 p.m. Mr and Mrs Peter Bezanson and Mr and Mrs Raymond Meyer plan feature dances at the event.

Roosevelt Hotel Hundred Club Peter Bezanson Raymond Meyer

Mrs Galbraith Hosts Pythian Sisters Picnic

Mrs H L Galbraith of 1356 I avenue NE hosted past chiefs of Pythian Sisters of Winter Temple 78 with help from Mrs H J Michel and Mrs C D Fullerton. A business meeting followed led by Mrs H E Yearick, then a social evening with cards and plans for a December 8 Christmas party at Mrs J P Winns home.

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

P.T.A. Executive Meeting in Tyler and Harrison Event

Tyler P T A will hold an executive meeting at 2 p.m. at the school. Dr. David I Berger of Coe College is speaker Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Harrison P T A meeting will feature the Harrison orchestra playing selections. All parents and friends invited with special invite to fathers.

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 Iowa Federation of Music clubs met in Davenport to discuss the year’s theme Mobilizing Our Clubs for All Out Defense. Mrs. Clyde R. Sanborn urged learning American composers folk songs and teaching patriotic songs while promoting cooperation with South American republics. New officers were named Mrs. William Waterman Davenport district director Mrs. Paul Kempter Bellevue senior extension chairman and Miss Anna Denkman Cedar Rapids junior extension chairman. The next meeting will be in Bellevue.

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

Mrs Shoemaker Heads to Oak Park Illinois in Visit

Mrs G Richard Shoemaker will leave Wednesday for Oak Park Illinois to visit her mother Mrs J D Rivet and stay until month’s end. She formerly resided at 1860 B Avenue NE.

Oak Park Ill

Gifts of distinction pattern 2904 for home textiles

Promote pattern 2904 with a transfer design of 22 motifs ranging from small to large sizes. Includes stitch illustrations and materials list. Send 16 cents, pattern number, name and address to The Cedar Rapids Gazette art department, 82 Eighth Avenue, New York.

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

Kibler Daughter Engaged to Robert Haas in Family Home

Plans for Miss Maria Jane Kibler to marry Robert Jay Haas were announced by her parents at a Sunday ceremony in the Kibler home 941 Oakland NE. The wedding is set for November 23 at 3 p.m. in the Kibler residence with scrolls and baskets as the centerpiece and pink and white decorations adorning the gathering.

G. L. Kibler Oakland Road Maria Jane Kibler Robert Jay Haas Second Avenue SE Jay Haas Fargo N. D Kibler Missa Gta Tde Cable Cora Marsh Mabel Wesley Ann Dunlap Mary Jacobson Bernita Conway Patricia Berry Jeanne Hamblin Margaret Hageman Betty Ae Bunny Williams Mary Lou Mary Lou Feiseler John Feireisen Talman Hanson

Reunion Held At Home Of Clifford Walker

A family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Walker route 1 to celebrate Mr. Walker's birthday and the era wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Weylandt formerly of Cedar Rapids now of Friendship Wisconsin Cedar Rapids guests included James McClurg Jr Jeanne McClurg Ann Dean Hines and others from Cedar Rapids Palo and surrounding areas with basket dinners at noon and in the evening

Clifford Walker Walker Victor O. Weylandt Weylandts Cedar Rapids Friendship Wis James McClurg Turner A Pd Vern McClurg Pelle A Roy McClurg Charles McClurg Palo

Mrs Gravenhorst Hosts Sister Visitor From LaPorte City

Mrs K C Gravenhorst of 1200 Eleventh Street NW welcomed her sister Mrs Ted Richards of LaPorte City as a weekend guest from Sunday through Tuesday.

K. C

Vesely Family Returns From Ottumwa Tour

Mr and Mrs Stanley J Veselys of 925 Twentieth Street SE returned Sunday after visiting 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 Christmas Gifts

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

Oseetah Betty Hiltbruner Country Club Parkway SE

Guest Night Delights Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Magician Charles C. Vance enthralled about 450 guests at the Cedar Rapids Woman's club annual guest night at Coe chapel. The act featured tricks with linked cards and a double glass frame, followed by a club chorus performance directed by Grace Meloney and Lulu Engelman Welty with titles like The Pi of Love and Morning.

Charles C. Vance Cedar Rapids John T. Hecker Oliver S$. Wilson General Club A. H. Mott A. Matilda Snouffer O. J. Elsenbast W. R. Armstrong G. Y. Swartzendruber Woman's Club Chorus

Omicron Alpha Chi Omega Hosts Open House at Coe College

Omicron Alpha chapter of Chi Omega at Coe College held an open house Sunday 3 to 6 p.m. for about 250 guests. The serving table at chapter rooms 1263 First Avenue East featured a patriotic red white and blue star, with tall red tapers in studded holders. Kathryn Filey chaired, with Margaret Chatterton Ann Templeton and Barbara Henry organizing arrangements.

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

Marriage of Georgianna Reagan and Richard Pittinger Planned

The forthcoming marriage of Miss Georgianna Reagan of Seymour Texas and Richard D. Pittinger of Los Angeles will occur Wednesday in Las Vegas Nov Pittinger is son of Mrs Jerome Garrett of Los Angeles and former Cedar Rapids residents. He attended Immaculate Conception high school and St Berchman’s seminary in Marion. They will reside at Mendota Avenue in 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 Mendota Avenue

Ministers Wives Plan Dinner at YMCA Monday Evening

The Ministers Wives association will host a dinner Monday at 6 30 p.m. at the YMCA. Mrs W A Montgomery the president will supervise. all ministers and their wives are invited.

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

Entertaining L M E Club Thursday at Wickham Home

Mrs Elmer W Wickham and Mrs Irl Yanaway will host the L M E club Thursday at 8 p.m. at 373 Twentieth street SE. Mrs Alfred Lary and Mrs Arthur Birney lead the program.

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

We the Women by Ruth Millett on economical style

Ruth Millett argues that American women can cut clothing budgets without losing style. She cites college girls who swapped silk stockings and hats for scarfs, hood, saddle oxfords, and a wardrobe of sweaters and skirts to create durable, affordable looks suited to daily life.

America

St Pauls class to have party at church dinner

Mrs J M Tallmans high school Sunday school class of St Pauls Methodist church will host a dinner Tuesday evening at the church for Russell F Knapps class guests. Miss Diane Waples social chairman leads with officers Janice Bailey Geraldine Young Charlotte Smith Ida Mae Cox and others in the hostess group including Esther Bixby Peggy Beaole Rosalie Contanal Irene Fritz Pauline Halvorson Nancy Houser Shirley Hinson RuthJayne Ruth Rubi Lois Jean Long Marjorie Lyon Billie Lou Merritt Nadine Mitvalsky Nadine Morse Shirl Nichols Mary Jean Palmer Peggy Plock Darlene Redmond Maribel Pratt Bettie Shrader Bettie Sidwell Charlotte Smith Lillian Stodola and others.

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 Contanal Irene Fritz Pauline Halvorson Nancy Houser Shirley Hinson Ruth Jayne Ruth Rubi Lois Jean Long Marjorie Lyon Billie Lou Merritt Nadine Mitvalsky Nadine Morse Shirl Nichols Mary Jean Palmer Peggy Plock Darlene Redmond Maribel Pratt Bettie Shrader Bettie Sidwell Lillian Stodola Aowilla Gerald Jovy David Coffi Paul MecNall Leo Cabalka Doniz Carl Svoboda John Kelso Jack Humiston

O Hara Book Reviewed By Mrs Miller At Club

Mrs Walter E Miller reviewed My Friend Flicka by Mary O Hara at the Monday Book Club meeting held at Mrs Robert W McClaughry’s home 213 Twenty third Street Drive SE. Twelve members were served luncheon. The next gathering will be December 1 at Mrs Ben H Peterson’s home 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

Wallace Boyson Demonstrates Silver Making at Home Exhibit

Wallace Boyson described the silver making process in an evening talk at the home of Mrs. Suchomel on Ridgeway Drive SE. He displayed silverware in various stages of completion for the audience, with about five members present.

Dee G. Boyson

Miss Batten to Wed Lentner in Kenwood Methodist

Mr and Mrs S G Batten of 415 Thirty second Street NE announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Elaine Batten to Earl Lentner son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lentner of 514 Thirty second Street NE The ceremony is set for 430 p m at Kenwood Methodist Church.

S. G. Batten Thirty-second Street Elaine Batten Lentner Joseph Lentner Kenwood Methodist Church

Robert Chapin Visits Mother After Weekend

Robert Chapin of Mrs. J LaVelle 1521 Sixth Avenue SE concluded a weekend visit with his mother.

Robert Chapin Mother J LaVelle Sixth Avenue SE

Family Dinner Honors Private William L. King at Home

Mr. and Mrs. William O. King hosted a family dinner at 1206 Ninth Street NW Sunday honoring Private William L. King of Fort Bragg NC who left for camp Tuesday. Other guests included Helen, Edward, Francis and Curtis, Therese King, Frank King and daughter Sharon, George Grubishr, Walter Fox and son Walter Jr.

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

Lipstick care to prevent lip chapping says Dr. Lipid fad

Dr. Mary MacFadyen discusses lip protection against cold winds and dryness. She recommends cold cream overnight, gentle washing, soft cloth, and lip products suited to texture. Tips include avoiding rubbing into cracks and ensuring hydration and breathing habits are healthy. Tomorrow: Pale lips call for health checkup.

Hulshizer Family Trip To Missouri During Weekend

Private Sta Frank Hulshizer and family members traveled to Missouri for the weekend. The party included Mr. and Mrs. A L Hulshizer Covington area and their son Bobby. Also noted were Miss Bernice Wysko cil and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hulshizer with addresses on Oakia and 612th Avenue SE.

Missouri A. L. Hulshizer Covington Bobby Bernice Wyskocil

Kagha Camp Fire Plans Christmas Gifts at Polk School

Plans were drawn for making Christmas gifts at a Kagha Camp Fire group meeting Monday afternoon at Polk School.

Kagha Polk School

Advice From Mary Manners on Dating Standards

A reader panel explores gold digger behavior and dating at a young age. Mary Manners advises cautious attitudes toward sons and daughters with 15 year old dating norms, urging maturity and guarding privileges while remaining realistic about social pressures.

Britain says would bomb Rome if Cairo attacked

An official spokesman reiterated that British planes would strike Rome if Cairo, a holy Muslim city, were bombed. The warning came as tensions rose and the possibility of air retaliation loomed.

London Rome Cairo

Comfort and durability mark new lingerie

American designers stress fit and practicality over froufrou with underthings and dresses built for active life. Lux washability expert Miss Follansbee notes slippage designs reduce bunching. All nylon options travel well, dry quickly, and require no ironing.

Miss Follansbee Lux Newman's

Horthy Improves. Gall Bladder Irritation May Delay

Regent Admiral Nicholas Horthy, ill with bronchitis, has improved and his temperature is near normal. An official bulletin Tuesday noted a gall bladder irritation has developed which could slow his recovery.

Budapest Nicholas Horthy

Season Opener Recital by Charles Kullman at Iowa Theater

The Community Concert Association opened its season with a fine recital by Metropolitan Opera tenor Charles Kullman before a near full Iowa theater audience. Stuart Ross accompanied with skill though the piano’s poor tone marred portions. encores delighted the crowd.

Community Concert Association Charles Kullman Metropolitan Opera Association Iowa Theater Kullman Love Hageman Chloe Kuliman Stuart Ross

Tellers Named for Chamber Board Election

Harold J. Rowe president of the Chamber of Commerce announced the appointment of an official counting board to tally ballots for the annual board of directors election. J. J. Shepard will chair the tellers with Ralph Athera, Harry Nehis Jr., Russell Reuben Smith, and Tom on the counting board. The group will meet Wednesday at 9 a.m.

Harold J. Rowe Chamber of Commerce J. J.J. Shepard Ralph Athera Harry Nehis, Jr Russell Reuben Smith Tom Tellers

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North Dakota Table Yavorsky Belle Plaine J. W. Hoegen Wyoming George E. Beattie Nineteenth Street SE Tuesday Bridge Club Enry Ristine Crescent Street SE Cedar Rapids Country Club Raymond Vernimont Gaansney Avenue NE Edwy J. Clapp Jonathan D. Jackson M. S. Hallman William J. Rinderknecht Fifth Avenue SE Modern Reading Club Roy E. Curray Catherine of Aragon Mattingly Mrs. Moon Robert L. Stonebrakers Roy Hazeltines Commonwealth Mrs. Galbraith P.T.A. Meetings Claxton College Pharmacy COE Cleaner's Ben Hur Amauta Leonard T. Arduser Clifford Walkers Mrs. Gravenhorst Stanley J. Veselys Oseetah Camp Fire CHI Omega Richard Pittinger L. M. E. Club Ruth Millett Gasette ST. Paul's O'Hara Mrs. Miller Wallace Boyson Miss Batten Earl Lentner W. C. King Mary MacFadyen Visit Pvt. Hulshizer Mary Manners Rosie Miss Manners Salome Pert Tor Wit Owebs Hutchinson's Hutchinson's Ice Cream Elizabeth Follansbee Prof Max Daerler Lydia Pinkham Abel Newman Treo’s Mist Lyse Treo
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