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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1939

Page

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Dr Garmoe Injured in Truck Car Collision Near Wellsburg

Dr M E Garmoe an optometrist from Cedar Rapids sustained cuts to the left side of his head when a Cedar Rapids car driven by Richard E McCosh collided with a Gibbs Missouri truck driven by W B Patton near Wellsburg at about 1130 PM Saturday. Passenger Frank Cach was uninjured. Garmoe received treatment in Marshalltown hospital and was later admitted for observation at Mercy hospital while on a pheasant hunting trip.

M. E.garmoe Richard E. McCosh Cedar Rapids W. B. Patton Gibbs, Mo Wellsburg Frank Cach Dr. Garmoe Marshalltown Hospital Mercy Hospital

Three Are Hurt In Highway Collision

Three persons were hurt Sunday at 3 p.m. in a motor accident seven miles west of Cedar Rapids on highway No. 30. Mrs Homer Darnell of Vinton reported to Sheriff Jim Smith that her car rear ended a slower vehicle driven by Cularence Krug of Atkins. Catherine Edwards of Vinton suffered an arm fracture John Parry had a head cut and Mrs Darwell sustained general bruises.

Cedar Rapids Homer Darnell Vinton Jim Smith Cularence Krug Atkins Krug Darwell Catherine Edwards John Parry Mrs. Darwell

Entertain For Former Residents Spark Cedar Rapids Homecoming

Former Cedar Rapids residents Mrs. Ruth Greene Dresser and Mr. Robert Dresser visit Cedar Rapids for a homecoming week at the University of Iowa. Dresser hosts include luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club with Esther Olmsted and several guests. Mrs. James W. Good of Evanston also receives courtesy visits, tea, and social gatherings with local hosts before a Waterloo trip.

University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Robert B. Dresser Providence R. I Dresser Calvin G. Greene Roosevelt Hotel Ruth Greene George Greene Cambridge Mass Esther Olmsted Second Avenue SE

Mrs Sam H Nigh Hosts Bridge Club Dinner

Mrs Sam H Nigh of Common wealth apartments will host a Monday evening dinner for a bridge club she formerly belonged to. After dinner in the tea room, guests will play bridge at the Nigh apartment.

Sam H. Nigh Bridge Club Commonwealth Apartments

A A U W Reading Group Meeting This Wednesday

The afternoon reading group of A A U W will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. David G Breakieyv 2600 Meadowbrook drive SE. Mrs. C J Mullenberg will discuss The Era of the Transcendentalists in American Literature and Mrs. F L Kil berger will review Thoreau by Henry Seidel Canby.

A.A.U.W David G. Breakieyv Meadowbrook Drive C. J. Mullenberg F. L. Kilberger Thoreau Henry Seidel Canby

Mrs J C Hornung to Stay With Johnes Family

Mrs J C Hornung of Glencoe Til. will arrive Monday to spend until Friday in the home of her sister Mrs William F Johnes 1816 Fifth avenue SE.

J. C. Hornung Glencoe, Til William F. Johnes Fifth Avenue SE

Beethoven club audition at XY. WW. C. A. Wednesday 1 p.m

The Beethoven club plans an audition on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the XY. WW. C. A. venue. Members and guests are welcome to attend and observe or participate in ensemble selections.

Beethoven Club WW. C. A

Chi Omega Alumnae Meeting At Mrs Moore's Home

Chi Omega alumnae gather Wednesday at 6 p.m. for dinner at 25 Blake terrace SE the home of Mrs Ray Moore with hostesses Mrs James Van Orsdol Mrs Richard H Buresh Mrs G H Lindgren Miss Juanita Jordan and Miss Elizabeth Focht assisting members note the meeting date change.

Chi Omega Ray Moore Blake Terrace SE James van Orsdol Richard H. Buresh G. H. Lindgren Juanita Jordan Elizabeth Focht

Miss Madaline Kennedy to Wed John Kelsh in November

A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Madaline Kennedy ahead of her November 21 wedding to John Kelsh. Morris Sanford Co women employees hosted at Este Heath’s home 1631 Washington Ave SE with bunco, refreshments, and gifts accompanied by verses. attendees included Mesdames Kennedy Scannell Gilman Harrington Vanous Glick Garner Metcalf Lake Jacus Corlett.

Madaline Kennedy John Kelsh Morris Sanford Company

Dinner Hostess for Franklin-McKinley Game

Miss Barbara Beals daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Beals 1810 Fourth avenue SE hosted a dinner party Friday evening before the Franklin McKinley football game. Guests included Mary Stenner Lorraine Barret Barbara Wright Jayne Livingston Betty Payne Peggy Smythe and Cynthia Daly.

Barbara Beals H. J. Beals Fourth Avenue SE Mary Stenner Lorraine Barretn Barbara Wright Jayne Livingston Betty Payne Peggy Smythe Cynthia Daly

Mrs Rejsa Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Party

Mrs Joseph Rejsa of Rockford road SW entertained Saturday in honor of her daughter Jean Louise's thirteenth birthday. Guests included Mary Ann Kluber Betty Janu Carol Barta Virginia Kluber Jean Probst Alice Hughes Betty Lieber Charlotte Eckert Thresa Sonka Dorothy Rasplicka Shirley Hanson Joanne Everhart Arlene Rejsa and Jean Rejsa.

Joseph Rejsa Rockford Road Jean Louise Mary Ann Kluber Betty Janu Carol Barta Virginia Kluber Jean Probst Alice Hughes Betty Lieber Charlotte Eckert Thresa Sonka Dorothy Rasplicka Shirley Hanson Joanne Everhart Arlene Rejsa Jean Rejsa

The Termites Meet for Breakfast and Hike

A Sunday morning gathering of The Termites included Betty Gerber Donna Sherlock Jean Borst Fran Betty Murdock Lorraine Dalziel and Mary Jane Phyllis Lenway. The group posed for pictures after the breakfast and hike.

Betty Gerber Donna Sherlock Jean Borst Fran Betty Murdock Lorraine Dalziel Mary Jane Phyllis Lenway

Des Moines Woman Visits Iowa City Friend at Crowley Home

Miss Corda Voris of Des Moines spent a week in Iowa City and was a guest Sunday in the home of Miss Loycene Crowley at 30 Tenth Street SE.

Corda Voris Des Moines Iowa City Loycene Crowley Tenth Street

Des Moines visitors visit Sargent family for Iowa homecoming

Mrs. Harry B. Graefe of Des Moines and her daughter Susan arrived Monday to spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. Amor H. Sargent at 2237 Washington avenue SE. They will be joined by Mr. Graefe and Dr. and Mrs. Walter Abbott of Des Moines for homecoming events at the University of Iowa.

Harry B. Graefe Des Moines Susan

Marriage of Miss Barbara Greene to Rev Oland Wilson

The marriage of Barbara Greene daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Greene Birmingham formerly Cedar Rapids and the Rev Oland Wilson occurred Saturday The couple will reside in Andalusia Alabama where Wilson serves as pastor of the Baptist church

Barbara William Greene Frank Greene Birmingham Ala Cedar Rapids Oland Wilson

Pocatello Couple Set For Iowa Homecoming Festivities

Dr and Mrs William Brothers of Pocatello Idaho will arrive Monday evening to stay with Dr C S Krause and Mrs Krause at 504 Vernon Drive SE and attend University of Iowa homecoming events this weekend

William Brothers Pocatello, Ida

Monday Book Club Luncheon at Mrs Lundquist Home

The Monday Book club met at Mrs Edwin W Lundquist's home at 1701 C Avenue NW for luncheon. Mrs Owen Tisdale reviewed Return to Dust by Alice Covert. The next meeting is scheduled for November 27 at Mrs Robert M Chapman’s home.

Edwin W. Lundquist C Avenue NW Owen Tisdale Alice Covert Robert M. Chapman

Delta Gamma Alumnae Luncheon at Durin Home

Delta Gamma alumnae met Monday for a luncheon at Mrs. Jack E. Durin’s apartment. Assisting were Mrs. Donald M. Leonard and Miss Matrene Munger.

Delta Gamma Jack E. Durin Inton Apartments Haresses Donald M. Leonard Matrene Munger

Mrs Atherton B Clark Hosts Ridgewood Bridge Club

Mrs Atherton B Clark of 205 Linden Drive SE will entertain the Ridgewood Bridge Club on Tuesday with a luncheon at her home.

Ridgewood Bridge Club A. B. Clark

Hall Couple Wintering in San Antonio Address

Mr and Mrs Edward Hall formerly of Cedar Rapids are located for the winter at 223 Brahan Boulevard San Antonio Texas.

Edward Halls San Antonio Texas Edward Hall Cedar Rapids Brahan Boulevard Tex

Navy Talk Caps Thirtieth Avenue Visit With Surprise Party

Aldrich Pavlicek son of Mrs and Mrs Joseph Pavlicek on Thirtieth avenue and J street SW visiting from the United States navy was surprised at a party Sunday evening by friends. He spoke of travels showed pictures and received a gift. Guests included Francis Hurych Patricia Seda Libbie Kofren Leo Samek Margaret Stodola Leo Lastuvka Alice Seda George Jandle Wilma and Georgiana Vanons Joseph and Mary Ann Palicek Agnes Patik and Andrew Flender.

Aldrich Pavlicek Joseph Pavlicek Thirtieth Avenue J Street United States Navy Virginia Mr. Pavlicek Francis Hurych Patricia Seda Libbie Kofren Leo

Dvoraks Honored With Surprise 25th Anniversary Party

Mr and Mrs Wencil Dvorak of 68 Nineteenth Avenue SW were surprised Saturday evening with a 25th wedding anniversary celebration. Guests included Mr and Mrs Jerry Severa Mr and Mrs Frank Severa Mr and Mrs Russell Sandercock and their sons Jimmy and Dickie Mrs Fannie Severa Arlene Dvorak Priscilla Sanborn Ann Schneider Wes Dvorak and Len Dvorak.

Wencil Dvorak Nineteenth Avenue SW Jerry Severa Frank Severa Russell. Sandercock Jimmy Dickie Fannie Severa Arlene Dvorak Priscilla Sanborn Ann Schneider Wes Dvorak Len Dvorak

Rock Island Woman's Club luncheon elects new officers

Thirty six members met Friday at the YWCA for a luncheon. Mrs Frank Danberg was elected financial secretary and Mrs H E Johnson was welcomed as a new member. Plans were made for the annual Christmas party.

Rock Island Woman's Club Y.W.C.A Frank Danberg H. E. Johnson

Mrs Hronek Jirkovsky Return From Chicago Visit

Mrs Mayme Hronek and Mrs A J Jirkovsky with daughter Barbara have returned after visiting friends in Chicago.

Mayme Hronek A. J. Jirkovsky Barbara Chicago

P. T. A. Meeting Set at Felter Home

The Buchanan P. T. A. will hold a meeting on Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. R. J. Felter 1708 Seventh Avenue SE.

Buchanan P. T. A R. J. Felter Seventh Avenue SE

Garfield PTA Study Group Meeting Scheduled Wednesday

The Garfield P T A study group will meet Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p m at the school. Members are asked to bring their April and September issues of the F T A magazine.

Garfield P. T. A F. T. A. Magazine

Fillmore P T A to Meet at School Thursday

Fillmore P T A will meet at 2 30 Thursday at the school. Pupils in Mrs Bessie Maloneys room will present a program. Mrs Neely Hill council president will explain how the council functions.

Fillmore P. T. A Bessie Maloney Neely Hill

Library staff honor Miss Storey at dinner

Members of the public library staff entertained Sunday evening at Mrs. Wurster's tea room honoring Miss Alice Story recently appointed head librarian. Those present included Misses Ida Goldberg Mary Burkhalter Betty Neal Edna Erickson Ruby Taylor Dorothea Fox Hazel Evans Marcella Klein Catherine Redmond Evelyn Zerzanek Elizabeth Hodson Mrs Lena Parks and Mrs Bruce Evans.

Public Library

Jacks Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs E D Jack celebrate their twenty fifth anniversary with a family dinner at Mrs Wursters tea room for eighteen. Afterward they held open house at their home receiving about fifty guests including Mesdames R J Hendryx Harold Cramer William Grafton Clayton Smith Leo Geesaman and Miss Leola Jack.

E. D. Jack Higley Avenue SE

Warren H Carr Spends Weekend With Parents

Warren H. Carr of New York City spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W H Carr at 1722 Seventh Avenue SE. Mr Carr left Monday morning for Houston Texas to attend the annual budget meeting of the United Gas corporation of New York City.

Warren H. Carr New York City W. H. Carr Seventh Avenue SE Mr. Carr Houston Tex United Gas Corporation of

Wide-Awake Class Entertained by Center Point Family

The Wide-Awake class of the Christian church of Center Point gathered Friday evening at 859 Shever road NE, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Fee. A Dutch treat dinner followed by games featured Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Swisher and many locally listed couples and individuals from Center Point and nearby towns.

Christian Church of Center Point John Fee Shever Road Maurice Swisher Jack Ashlock Lee Dennison L. W. Heefner Jay Dennis Paul Maider George Heefner Orval Ashlock Maudie Satchett Effie Woods Grace Baumgardner Blanche van Fossen Arlene Ashlock Annadean Dennis Lloyd Franks Doris Heefner LaPorte Fred Horak Whittier H. G., Ellis Cedar Rapids

Surprise sixth birthday party for Barbara Ann Loufek

Barbara Ann Loufek, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Loufek of 631 Twenty first street NE, was honored at a surprise party Saturday for her sixth birthday. Games and pink decor marked the gathering with guests Arlene Rabik Tommy Treka Gloria Ann Secor Frankie and Dickie Treka Joan Mrkvicka Marjorie and Dorothy Lorenc Richard Scurdla and William Joseph Loufek. mothers present were Mrs Frank Treka Jr Mrs Stanley Treka and Mrs Marie Scurdla.

Barbara Ann Loufek William Loufek Twenty-first Street Arlene Rabik Tommy Treka Gloria Ann Secor Frankie Dickie Treka Joan Mrkvicka Marjorie Dorothy Lorenc Richard Scurdla William Joseph Loufek Frank Treka, Jr Stanley Treka Marie Scurdla

Miscellaneous Shower Honors Miss Esther Nezerka

Mrs. J. L. Shaw hosted a Thursday evening miscellaneous shower at 625 Sixteenth Avenue SW for Miss Esther Nezerka, whose marriage to Wendl Lippert is set for Saturday. Prizes went to Mrs. Sponar of Oxford, Mrs. King, and Mrs. H. G. Franks amid games and socializing.

J. L. Shaw Sixteenth Avenue SW Esther Nezerka Wendl Lippert Sponar Oxford King H. G. Franks Earl Rundall John Tomash C. E. Luchterhand Frank Valenta Carl Franks John Michel Ralph Shaw Mary Prushek

Surprise Housewarming for Vianna Dahn and Thelma Dahn

Mrs Vianna Dahn and Thelma Dahn were honored Friday evening at a surprise housewarming in their new home 3242 Vine Avenue SE. Prizes in pinochle went to Joe Trestnar J J Shanno Emma Neckville and W G Dixon. Refreshments were served. Others present included Mr and Mrs Godfrey Votroubek Mr and Mrs Joe Trestnar Mr and Mrs L J Vavroch Mr and Mrs G A Thomas Floyd Finson Rachel Finson Mr and Mrs J J Shanno Mary and Libbie Neckville and Mr and Mrs W G Dixon.

Vianna Dahn Thelma Dahn Vine Avenue Joe Trestnar J. J. Shanno Emma Neckville W. G. Dixon Godfrey Votroubek L. J. Vavroch G. A. Thomas Floyd Finson Rachel Finson J. J. Shannon Mary Libbie Neckville

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Olmstead Held at Mikesell Home

Mrs Ralph Mikesell and Mrs William Weaver hosted a stork shower last Monday at 706 Sixth Street SW in honor of Mrs Herbert Olmstead. Guests gathered to celebrate the expectant mother and share good wishes for the upcoming arrival.

Ralph Mikesell William Weaver Mikesell Sixth Street Herbert Olm- Stead

Mrs Britzius and daughter visiting Vern Haven host

Mrs A C Britzius of Harlowton Montana and her daughter Mrs Roy Wright of Livingston Montana are visiting Vern Haven at the home of Britzius brother A L McKinstry and Mrs McKinstry.

A. C. Britzius Harlowton, Mont Roy Wright Livingston, Mont Vern Haven Britzius A. L. McKinstry McKinstry

Vanourny twenty fifth wedding anniversary celebrated

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Vanourny were honored at a surprise picnic supper for their twenty fifth anniversary. Guests from Cedar Rapids and Walford attended. A mock wedding, music, and singing accompanied a center table with a large wedding cake and a silver gift presentation.

Edward Vanourny Edward Stangler Gerald McArtor E. I. Sibert Frank Kubec Charles Willets Jerry Racer Clarence Lee Cedar Rapids Louis Sedlacek Joe Blaylock William Sedlacek Tom Colligan Walford

Surprise Birthday Party for Vernon McDowell

Mrs. Earl Mc Dowell hosted a Friday birthday event at 385 Twelfth Avenue SW in Vernon McDowell's honor on his fifteenth birthday. Bunco prizes went to Mary Burns, Mildred Brown, Edward Freeman, and Kenneth McDowell. Gifts were given to the honoree and refreshments served. Attendees included Rita Balik, Lorraine Dew, Dorothy Hale, Dora Mae Gaskill, Amelia Fulmer, Margaret Thompson, John Lemon, Harold Stanek, Frank Tyler, Dick Sisco, Dean Redman, Jim White, and Grant Lamaster.

Earl McDowell Twelfth Avenue SW Vernon Bunco Mary Burns Mildred Brown Edward Freeman Kenneth McDowell Rita Balik Lorraine Dew Dorothy Hale Dora Mae _ Gaskill Amelia Fulmer Margaret Thompson John Lemon Harold Stanek Frank Tyler Dick Sisco Dean Redman Jim White Grant Lamaster

Harberts Return From Indiana Visit With Cedar Rapids Ties

Mr and Mrs Melvin Harbert and their children Kay and Jerry of Cedar Rapids have returned home from Fort Wayne Indiana where they visited Mr and Mrs Myron Chapin Cedar Rapids residents.

Melvin Harbert Mt. Vernon Avenue Kay Jerry Fort Wayne, Ind Myron Chapin Cedar Rapids

Tourist Club Meeting On Louisiana Purchase Topic

The Tourist club will meet at 2 30 p m Wednesday at Mrs E M Sefton's home 1323 B avenue NE. Mrs Sefton will lead the discussion on the Louisiana Purchase topic.

E. M. Sefton B Avenue NE

Koechert and Arnold Guests at Doubenmier Home

Mr and Mrs Roy Koechert and Mrs Virginia Arnold of Davenport spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs A C Doubenmier, 1053 Fourth Avenue SE.

Roy Koechert Virginia Arnold Davenport A. C. Doubenmier Fourth Avenue

Wagner's License Revoked For Year

Des Moines reports state safety commissioner Karl Fischer announced a yearlong revocation of Kenneth J. Wagner's driver's license. The undertaker from Marshalltown faced eight years in prison and a $1,000 fine for manslaughter, with the sentence suspended on conditions. The case involved a Benton county fatal accident that killed Mrs. John Robinson, 69, of Trinidad, Colorado.

Des Moines Karl Fischer Fischer Kenneth J. Wagner Marshalltown Benton County John Robinson Trinidad Coro

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