June Marie Clay and William F Elgas Wed in St Patrick’s Church
Mr and Mrs Raymond H Clay announce the marriage of their daughter June Marie to William F Elgas on Saturday at St Patrick's rectory with Rev D J Lenihan officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Edward Teahen. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond H. Clay
Conrad
June Marie
William F. Elgas
Ben Elgas
Tenth Street NW
St. Patrick’s Church
D. J. Lenihan
Edward Teahen
Thanksgiving Guests Fill Cedar Rapids Homes
Hostesses prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday as visitors arrive in Cedar Rapids for the Iowa Minnesota weekend. Local families welcome guests from Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and New York while extended family stays with residents on Cedar Rapids streets and apartments.
Waples Family Weekend Trip Spans Chicago Cedar Rapids
Mrs Frank C Waples and her daughter Diane spent the weekend in Chicago. Miss Waples returned to Cedar Rapids Sunday evening and Mrs Waples traveled to Detroit to spend the week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C Waples
Forest Drive
Diane Waples
Chicago
Waples
Cedar Rapids
Detroit
Surprise birthday dinner and bridge for Miss Mabel May
Mrs N S May and Mrs Walter Wachal hosted a Sunday evening event at 1628 Bever Avenue SE for Miss Mabel May on her birthday. Attendees included Margaret Burke Ruth Griffin Margaret Jacobsen Maxine Romine Lillian Struesky Madge LaPorte and Irene Marousek with Burke Griffin and Romine winning the bridge prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N S May
Walter Wachal
Bever Avenue
Mrs Mays
Mabel May
Margaret Burke
Ruth Griffin
Margaret Jacobsen
Maxine Romine
Lillian Struesky
Madge LaPorte
Irene Marousek
Miss Burke
Miss Griffin
Miss Romine
Cottage Cheese Ring Salad For Informal Luncheon
A cottage cheese lemon gelatin ring filled with apple, celery, and pineapple creates a wholesome economical main course for informal luncheons or suppers. The dish offers bright fruit and crisp vegetables inside a light savory mold.
Mrs Mulsow Attends Fall Board Meeting in Chicago
Mrs Frederick W Mulsow of 359 Garden Drive SE returned Saturday from Chicago where she attended the fall board meeting of the women's auxiliary to the American Medical Association. She was accompanied by Mrs W R Hornaday of Des Moines, president of the auxiliary to the Iowa State Medical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W Mulsow
Garden Drive
Chicago
Woman's Auxiliary
American Medical Association
W. R. Hornaday
Des Moines
Iowa State Medical Society
Junior League Cedar Rapids Executive Meeting
A special executive meeting of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids is set for Tuesday at 11:30 AM at the Montrose hotel. The general session will follow in the afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Montrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior League of Cedar Rapids
Montrose Hotel
Montrose
Thanksgiving Tea at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
The American Home Department of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club will host a Thanksgiving tea Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the clubhouse. Mrs. David Lennox Jr. of Marshalltown will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Garden Club Postpones Wednesday Meeting
The Cedar Rapids Garden Club postpones its Wednesday morning meeting to Wednesday December 3 at 10 am. The gathering will be at the home of Mrs. William L. Phipps, 355 Woodland Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Garden Club
William L. Phipps
Woodland Drive
Wall Hanging Pattern by Laing Wheeler Craft Idea
Adorable puppies wall hanging pattern number 1008 promises easy stitching to sketch playful dogs. Includes transfer pattern for a 15 by 19 inch hanging plus color chart and materials list. Send 10 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette needlecraft department for details and pattern enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Needlecraft Department
Eighth Avenue
New York
Engagement announced for Ruth Cook and Merle Tomkins
Mr and Mrs B W Cook of 716 Sixth Street SW announce the engagement of their daughter Ruth to Merle Tomkins son of Mr and Mrs A Tomkins of 1011 Beavercourt SE. The marriage is planned for December. Both couples attended Roosevelt High School. Mr Tomkins works for Kratchmer Furniture Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Cook
Sixth Street
Ruth
Merle Tomkins
A Tomkins
Beavercourt
Miss Cook
Mr Tomkins
Roosevelt High School
Tomkins
Kratchmer Furniture Company
Beethoven Club Hosts Annual Musicale and Tea
Approximately 100 patrons attended the Beethoven club musicale and tea at the YMCA to honor the group. Mrs Louis Sila, club president, opened with a Luther quote as Miss Rose Ann Kubovec and Mrs Thomas A DeWees vocalist performers led the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Club
Louis Sila
Y W.C. A
Rose Ann Kubovec
Thomas A DeWees
Donald C. Cook
DeWees
Emil C. Novak
Eleanor Houts
Alfred Heinrich
Paul A. Miner
Co. K. Brown
Everett N. Wood
Frank V. Orr
E E. Fisher
H M Hill
Ruth Stechcon
D D. Mitchell
W. G. Basler
Joseph H. Kitchin
Miss Pratt
Edna Dieman
Institute to Be Held at Christian Church
Miss Agness Fishbach missionary from Asuncion Paraguay will lead a two day institute at First Christian church She speaks Tuesday at 2 30 p m to church women at a tea at Mrs G E King 1621 Washington Ave SE and to church youth at 6 30 p m Women lunch on Wednesday at Mary Ann Bat shop 12 noon conference at 2 30 p m in the church living room and a church basket dinner at 6 30 p m in the church dining room
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agness Fishbach
Asuncion
Paraguay
First Christian Church
Fishbach
Colegio Internacional
South America
G. E. King
Washington Avenue
Mary Ann Bat
All Church
Picnic Honors Denver-Chicago Bus Drivers Families
Mrs Mary Albertson hosted a noon picnic at 917 Second Street SW honoring the Denver-Chicago bus drivers families. Attendees included Mrs Floyd Alderman Mrs Art Sever and Jim mie Mrs Dick Jones and Mrs Ray Davis with son Burel among many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Albertson
Second Street
Floyd Alderman
Art Sever
Jimmie
Dick Jones
Ray Davis
Burel
Russ McDonald
William Clayburn
Clarence Stewart
Nadine
LaMar Schofield
Bud Zimmerman
Carol
Bethany church circle plans bazaar and bake sale
The Ella Swan Circle of Bethany Congregational met at 1925 C Avenue NE hosted by Mrs. Irene Furman. Plans were completed for the bazaar and bake sale set for November 21. Miss Margaret Garretson reviewed Mrs. Miniver. Next meeting will be at Mrs. Gordon Barger’s home, 1332 Ninth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Swan
Bethany Congregational Church
Irene Furman
C Avenue NE
Visitor Trio Returns Home From Pasadena Visit
Mrs Edward Marx of Mt Vernon and her son Edwin and Miss Betty Duffy of 1100 Ninth Street SE returned Friday after a month long visit in Pasadena California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Marx
Mt. Vernon
Edwin
Betty Duffy
Ninth Street SE
Pasadena
Calif
Mercy Junior Nurses Plan Dance Benefit
Mercy Hospital school of nursing junior students announce a benefit dance to fund social activities. The event runs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Danceland, open to the public, with tickets on sale at the hospital and at the door. General chair Marylou Carnes leads, with Leona Stanek Neela Woods and Margaret Hertzberg assisting. Chaperons include Dr. and Mrs. Krause Broghammers Stark and Smrha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Mercy School of Nursing
Danceland
Marylou Carnes
Cedar Rapids
Leona Stanek
Chelsea
Neela Woods
Mechanicsville
Margaret Hertzberg
Independence
Darlene Greenwood and Eugene Riggins Wedding Noted
Mr and Mrs E J Greenwood announce the marriage of their daughter Darlene to Eugene Riggins son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Begins. The ceremony occurred Saturday evening at the groom s home with Rev Forest Beyers officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E J. Greenwood
Seventh Street
Darlene
Eugene Riggins
Glenn
Fifteenth Avenue
Forest Beyers
Mary Shimek
Arthur Holland
Oakdale Couple Ends Leave Visit in Cedar Rapids
Capt. and Mrs. Walter A. Kansky of Oakdale Louisiana, on a 15 day leave from Camp Claiborne, spent time in Cedar Rapids with Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Stanton at 1011 Eleventh Avenue SE. They will depart for Chicago and Oakdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Kansky
Oakdale
Captain Kansky
Camp Claiborne
Cedar Rapids
D. T. Stanton
Eleventh Avenue SE
Sergecy
Chicago
Oakale
Freezing Grapefruit and Orange Sections as Lettuce Garnish
Instructional note describes freezing grapefruit or grapefruit and orange sections in an automatic refrigerator tray until mushy. Adds a touch of dressing if desired and serves on lettuce leaves as a refreshing accompaniment to meat courses.
Make This Model At Home Pattern 4927 Available in Plus Sizes
Pattern 4927 is available in misses and women's sizes from 14 to 42. Size 16 requires 2% yards of 54 inch fabric. Send fifteen cents for this pattern to Pattern Department, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, West 17th Street, New York. Ten cents more adds our newest Pattern Book with modes for all ages plus a free hat and bag set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West 17Th Street
New York
N. Y
Krejci Huston Wedding In St Wenceslaus Church
The marriage of Miss Laura Huston and Louis Krejci was solemnized November 11 at St Wenceslaus church with an 8 am ceremony officiated by Rev. Joseph A Syrovy. Attendants included Mrs William Krejci matron of honor and bridesmaids Catherine Havens Irene Shebetka Helen Drahos. Best man was George Krejci. ushers were John and Thomas Huston and Don Fitzpatrick. A breakfast at the Roosevelt followed. couple totted off for a two week motor trip to St Louis and the southern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Huston
Tom Huston
Third Street
Louis Krejci
Antoinette Krejci
St Wenceslaus Church
Joseph A
Doris Blake
William Krejci
Catherine Havens
Irene Shebetka
Helen Drahos
George Krejci
John
Thomas Huston
Don Fitzpatrick
Roosevelt Hotel
St. Louis
Raymans Receive Two Farewell Courtesies
Weekend events honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Rayman of 916 H avenue NW before their move to Little Falls New York. Bridges and gifts highlighted the gatherings with Mrs Wilson Carpenter and Mrs Joseph Enzler hosting and prize winners named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Rayman
H Avenue NW
Little Falls
N. Y
Ed Stark
Twenty-first Street
Bridge Club
Wilson Carpenter
Joseph Enzler
Elks Club
Rayman
C. H. Stark
R. P. Quinn
Bert Danner
Bernard Herbers
Iowa City
Larry Yount
Mrs. Rayman
Baptist Women Tea at Miss Este Heath Home
A Sunday afternoon tea from 4 to 6 at 1631 Washington avenue SE hosted by the First Baptist church business and professional women. Assistant hostesses included Alice Charlesworth Marjorie Walters Mary Bowne Marjorie Bywater Harriet Hallett Ruby McCloskey and Anna McCurley. Maude Krebs led devotions and Mrs Milo Wenger reviewed The Keys of the Kingdom by A J Cronin. Mrs M R Heath presided at the tea service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Este Heath
Washington Avenue
First Baptist Church
Alice Charlesworth
Marjorie Walters
Mary Bowne
Marjorie Bywater
Harriet Hallett
Ruby McCloskey
Anna McCurley
Maude Krebs
Milo Wenger
A. J Cronin
M R. Heath
Lea
Picnic Luncheon For Social 50 Club At Mrs Boyson Home
Social 350 members will meet Mrs Boyson at 2314 Bever Avenue SE for a Tuesday picnic luncheon. The event is scheduled for 1 p.m. and is hosted by the Social 50 club in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Boyson
Bever Avenue
Social 50 Club
Tau Kappa Epsilon Mothers Club Luncheon Hostess
Mrs Cyrus Metcalf of 617 First Avenue E will host the Tau Kappa Epsilon Mothers Club luncheon meeting on Wednesday at 1 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Metcalf
First Avenue E
Tau Kappa Epsilon Mothers’ Club
P. T. A. Meeting in Wilson With Concert by School Orchestra
The Wilson P. T. A. will meet Wednesday at 7 30 in the school. The program opens with a concert by the school orchestra directed by Alan Richardson. A panel will discuss whether education meets the needs of modern youth with Miss Jennie Post, the principal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson P. T. A
Alan Richardson
Jennie Post
Panel set for discussion with Cedar Rapids educators
The program features a panel with chairman and Miss Sara Ann Brown and G. A. Zacharias, teachers, Mrs C A Love, Louis Nelson, and Louis Valliere. Parents may participate in the discussion and an art exhibit will be shown. All parents and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara Ann Brown
G. A. Zacharias
C A. Love
Cedar Rapids P. T A. Council
Iowa P T. A
Louis Nelson
Louis Valliere
Wilson
Cleaning burned pans with washing soda soak
To remove burnt food from iron utensils fill the pan with hot water and washing soda. Soak then bring to a boil. Wash in hot suds, rinse with clear hot water and dry with a towel.
City Briefs Highlight Events and Local Notables
Cooking school in the Glow Room Cedar Rapids Gas Co Tuesday at 2 15 with a guest artist from American Stove Co in Chicago assisting Mrs Miles. Crescent lodge No 25 meets tonight at 7 30 at Masonic hall first degree and refreshments. Ladies auxiliary meetings Wednesday at 2 with addresses. Local residents Mrs Myers and Mr Myers returned from a Northwest Iowa hunting trip. William Tehel returns from the National Bottlers convention in Philadelphia. First Lieut Edwin C Novak on active duty at Lawson Field Fort Benning Ga. William D Kempter promoted to sergeant in the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
American Stove Company
Chicago
Crescent Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Edwin C. Novak
F. M. Novak
Second Street
Army Air Force
Lawson Field
Fort Benning
Novak
Army Air Force Observers School
Brookfield
Tex
Topics that bore listeners and how to talk better
Ruth Millett notes conversational drift as topics such as medical operations family meals children jobs and trips bore others. She urges women to be better listeners and reduce monologues to revive the social exchange.
Randolph graduate Kempter in Mission Texas with wife
A Randolph field graduate Kempter is now stationed at Mission Texas where he has been joined by his wife. Private first class Donald Bruce, son of Mr and Mrs Leon ard Bruce, 325 Eleventh Street SW, is spending a 10 day furlough with his parents. Private Bruce has been with a hospital company at Fort Francis E Warren Cheyenne Wyoming but will report to Belmont hospital El Paso Texas to attend surgical school when his furlough ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Field
Kempter
Mission, Tex
Donald Bruce
Leonard Bruce
Eleventh Street
Bruce
Fort Francis E. Warren
Cheyenne
Wyo
Belmont Hospital
el Paso
Tex
War in Europe Looms Prompts Ickes Appeal to Nation
Secretary Ickes warns Americans of possible active entry into war and pledges resolve to wield newly forged weapons if needed. Shinwell criticizes Britain's war effort as a flawed defense and scoring team. Mackenzie King defends Canada’s troop deployment as defense of freedom. John J. Lewis of the CIO notes coal mines stay shut despite army decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International News Service
Washington
Harold Ickes
Norris to quit Senate after term ends
Senator George W. Norris of Nebraska announced he will not seek reelection and plans to retire when his current term expires next year. He said he will return to McCook, Nebraska, and noted he will be 81 on his next birthday. Norris has served since 1902 and 1913 in the House and Senate respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neb
Norris
Congress
House
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Germany
Roosevelt
U S Plans Trade Pact With Iceland
Secretary Cordell Hull Monday announced formal notice to negotiate a reciprocal trade agreement with Iceland. Public hearings on the proposed pact will begin December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Latte Cordell Hull
Iceland
Combine Shrimp with a Rich Curry Sauce
Prepare a curry sauce and coat cooked shrimp. Use canned shrimp if fresh boiled shrimp are unavailable. Serve over rice with a green garden salad for a balanced meal.
Also Mentioned on This Page
June Marie Clay
Dudley Averill
St. John's Military Academy
Delafield
Wis
Worth S Averill
Second Avenue SE
Donald M . Leonard
Grand Rapids
Mich
Kay
Leonard
Harry Cocke
Windermere
Frances Eby
First Avenue
Richard Rugg
Gladbrook
Edward Scott
Cooperstown
John Stevens
Fred Loy
Meadowbrook Drive
Scotts
H L. DeYoung
Third Avenue
Loy
Oscar Rush
J Clyde Lick
Homer Carley
Malina McKenna
DeYoung
Ed Kane
James W. Wiggett
Coeur d'Alene
Ida
Jane Slavata
Ford R. Jessup
O E. Sikora
Evanston, Il
Elizabeth Sikora
J L Kenecny
Crescent Street
Frank C. Waples
Miss May
Lydia
Pinkehams
Addequa
Mulsow
Woman's Club
Garden Club
Fy Laing Wheeler
Norge
Stouck
Corot
Fifth Avenue SE
Miss Ruth Cook
Christian Church
Mrs. Albertson
Ella Swan Circle
Mercy Junior Nurses
Darlene Greenwood
Mrs. Riggins
Krejci-Huston
Raymans
TAU Kappa Epsilon
P.T.A. Meetings
Betty Cordon
City Briefs
Clyde H. White
Dale A. Myers
Iowa
William Tehel
William D. Kempter
H. C. Kempter
Seventh Avenue SW
Ruth Millett
Gazette
London
Emanuel Shinwell
Ottawa
W. L. Mackenzie King
John J. Lewis
CIO
United Mine Workers
U.S
Meraline
Martin's
Zoric
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!