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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1941

Page

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Wedding Attendants Named for Danberg Hammond Event

Miss Danberg and Mr. Hammond of Newark plan a Saturday wedding on 1220 Avenue W. Attendants include Woodward of Detroit, the bride elect’s sister. Mrs. C P Hammond of Newark and Mrs M C Danberg of Moline travel in, with Rev Neil Danberg of Denver and Mr and Mrs Russell Smalley of New York to arrive for the ceremony.

An Danberg Robert M. Hammond Newark N. J Avenue W An Woodward Detroit Hammond C. P. Hammond M. C. Danberg Moline Neil Danberg Denver Colo Russell Smalley New York City

Social Affairs Honor Out-of-Town Guests

Out of town guests were honored at midweek social events in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. John H. Wallace hosts Thanksgiving dinner at 1800 Ridgewood Terrace SE with guests including Joanne Crawford and the Crawford family. Other gatherings included a tea for Katherine Pearman in town for an art exhibit and multiple luncheons and a shower for Mrs. Frank Scheible.

John H. Wallace Ridgewood Terrace Joanne Crawford DePauw University Greencastle Ind William C. Crawford M. Crawford Harry L. Marshall

Mrs Claire Booth Hosts Ruth Mikulecky Shower

Mrs Claire Booth and Miss Catherine Berry entertained for Ruth Mikulecky, Nov. 22 bride-elect, at Mt. Vernon home of Mrs Emmet Albaugh. Hostesses presented a corsage. Attendees included Mesdames Moore Bradley Mikulecky Fernow Scott Berry Reid Jacobsen Rose Donohue and others from Cedar Rapids Marion and Mt. Vernon. Gifts arrived from Los Angeles Cedar Rapids Marion and Mt. Vernon affiliates and friends.

Claire Booth Catherine Berry Ruth Mikulecky Emmet Albaugh Mt. Vernon Magmie Reinheimer Zelda Gillmore Ida Patschke Jane Scott Marion Nathan Martelle Joseph Mikulecky Jean Moore Wilma Smeltzer Maxine Mikulecky Los Angeles Mary Fiedler Julius Raddatz Merle Albaugh Cedar Rapids Mildred Gillmore

Gift Shower Honors Bride Elect Miss Gorlan

A personal gift shower for Miss Gorlan bride elect was hosted Monday afternoon by Mrs. S. Ford of 2200 Johnson Avenue NW. The event included Mesdames Richard Fosdick Roy Davis Guy Albert Harold Bertrand Ed Morrison A. W. Brockman Harold Wilson Mervin Shope Sam Shally E. E. Albert Alma Geiger William Daughheree of Vinton and W. C. Dorlan Sally Anne Ford and Thomas Carl Ford.

Miss Gorlan S. Ford Johnson Avenue NW Richard Fosdick Roy Davis Guy Albert Harold Bertrand Ed Morrison A. W. Brockman Harold Wilson Mervin Shope Sam Shally E. E. Albert Alma Geiger William Daughheree Vinton W. C. Dorlan Sally Anne Ford Thomas Carl Ford

Mrs. Alice Thorne Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Alice Thorne of Rockford Til left for her home Tuesday after visiting her cousins Mr. and Mrs. Earl Busenbark at 554 Knollwood Drive SE since Thursday.

Alice Thorne Rockford, Til Earl Busenbark Knollwood Drive

Service Club Schedule At Community House

The service club meetings are set for Thursday at 7 30 p.m. and Friday at 1 30 p.m. at the Community House.

Democracy and efficiency debated by Dr Hickok at LWV luncheon

Dr. Charles T. Hickok told League of Women Voters members that democracy must balance efficiency with public welfare. He warned totalitarian regimes are efficient but democracy requires leadership, teamwork, and study of public questions. He called for religious tolerance and racial equality. Mrs. R. K. Stoddard introduced him.

Charles T. Hickok League of Women Voters Commonwealth Tea Room Dr. Hickok St. Paul

Lieutenant Naibert returns to Fort Warren after leave

Lieut. R. L. Naibert arrived Wednesday back at Fort Warren Cheyenne Wyoming after a ten day leave with his parents Dr and Mrs W F Naibert 2404 Grande Avenue He spent part of the leave in Graettinger Ithaca region with Mr Elsenbast's family and pheasant hunting

R. L. Naibert Fort Warren Cheyenne Wyo W. F. Naibert Grande Avenue Naistreet SE Graettinger Mr. Elsenbast

Higleys Establish New Home In Ames

Mr and Mrs Chandler Higley formerly of 1560 Mt Vernon Avenue SE have moved to Ames where Mr Higley will pursue a life in surance company employment.

Chandler Higley Mt. Vernon Avenue Ames Higley

Engagement Celebration for Miss Ruth Padzensky

Mrs. M. Feder hosted a luncheon at the Commonwealth Tearoom honoring Miss Ruth Padzensky, whose engagement to I. M. Feder was announced. The event drew 35 guests from Rock Island, Marshalltown, Belle Plaine, Waterloo, Davenport, and Vinton, with bridge and mahjong played.

M. Feder B Avenue NE Commonwealth Ruth Padzensky Rock Island Marshalltown Belle Plaine Waterloo Davenport Vinton

Aunt Het Claims Writers Paid for Rama Things

Aunt Het quips that farmers aren’t the only workers paid for doing little says she read about New York writers getting paid for Rama things about people.

New York

Early Thanksgiving Visitors Arrive in Cedar Rapids for Weekend

Cedar Rapids residents plan weekend visits and hosting during the early Thanksgiving period. Local families expect relatives from Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Minnesota to arrive, with several traveling for holiday gatherings and weekend stays at homes across the city and nearby towns.

Women urged to build better homes amid wartime talk

Mrs. David Lennox Jr told Cedar Rapids Woman's club members that the most precious asset is the home and urged unity with groups like Farm Bureau and D A R to strengthen American households. She warned democracy defense requires informed citizens as she linked home sturdiness to resisting Nazi influence. The event included a club chorus and a tea with local hostesses and regional federation guests.

David Lennox Marshalltown American Home Department Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Lennox Ao Federation of Women’s Farm Bureau D.A.R P.E.O League of Women Voters Woman’s Club Als Mrs. Lennox Hitler America Mrs Woman's Club Chorus Lulu Engleman Welty Carew Clokey Oley

Anthonys of Hasbrouck Heights Guests in Iowa Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anthony and their son Paul Anthony Jr of McKinley school sponsor are guests of honor visiting in Iowa. They attend informal gatherings hosted by Mrs. Iida Boyer and others, dine at local inns, and view the University theater production Mississipp i in Owa City while staying with Miss Frances Prescott.

Paul Anthony Hasbrouck Heights N. J Paul Anthony, Jr Eighth Avenue SE Iida Boyer Fifteenth Street SE Russell Commonwealth Tea Room John Simareck Wayne Swan Jim Westcott Model Railroad Club of McKinley School Anthony, Jr J. C. Wooleyhan Fifth Avenue SE Anthonys Clinton Bradford Harry Kelly Amana Mississip University Theater Owa City Frances Prescott

Harmony circle hosts dinner at Springville home

Harmony circle of the Kings Daughters was entertained Tuesday by Mrs E M Victorine at her country home near Springville. The business session was led by president Mrs A W Daniels with devotions by Mrs E M Eaton. Guests included Mrs H J Newell and daughter Doris Jean, Mrs W E Victorine, and Mrs Wayne Hackett of Cedar Rapids, who will host the next meeting at 371 ity-first street SE.

John Hamilton Blake Boulevard Marvin J. Gates Cedar Rapids Clara McCoy Clinton Sandee Jordan Twenty-fifth Street Sumner D. Quarton Indian Road Richard Rugg Gladbrook Roswell H. Pickford, Jr Arthur Tschirgi Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Country Club Earle G. Nichols Corp. Owen T. Barry II Fort Bragg S. C Harmony Circle of the King's Daughters E. M. Victorine Springville A. W. Daniels E. M. Eaton H. J. Newell Doris Jean W. E. Victorine Wayne Hackett Nes Ity-First Street

Wacoka Camp Fire Group Welcomes New Member

Mrs A W Doubrasky met with the Wacoka Camp Fire group Tuesday in the chapel of First Presbyterian church. A new member is Dolores Vernier. Three of the girls worked on the trail seekers rank and four on the wood gatherer rank.

A. W. Doubrasky Wacoka First Presbyterian Church Dolores Vernier

Immigrant theme marks PEO dessert session

Members of chapter 1H PEO were entertained at a dessert luncheon held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. J P Van Horn 1825 Bever avenue SE with assistant hostesses Mrs J F Ball and Mrs G R Liddle. Mrs E I Heuer presented The Stranger in Our Midst focusing on immigrants in the United States, with guests Mrs W H Morse HJ Mrs Ada Crocker DK Mrs C J Lynch GM and Mrs F O Hillman DF of Toledo.

P.E.O J. P. van Horn Bever Avenue SE J. F. Ball G. R. Liddle E. I. Heuer United States W. H. Morse Ada Crocker C. J. Lynch F. O. Hillman Toledo

Dot and Dash Club Hosts Picnic Fete

Members of the Dot and Dash club entertained their husbands at a picnic supper Sunday evening at the Andrew J. Emmerick home 718 Second Avenue SW. Prizes for bingo and games were won by Mrs. Herbert Mericle Mrs. Russell Merrifield Mrs. Klumpar Mr. Emmerick John Threkald Leslie Rawson Drex Benedict and Eric Erickson.

Dot and Dash Club Andrew J. Emmerick Second Avenue Herbert Mericle Russell Merrifield Klumpar Mr. Emmerick John Threkald Leslie Rawson Drex Benedict Eric Erickson

Picnic supper and fun night planned by the West group

The home of Mrs. Nettie Sisam at 1012 First Avenue West hosts a Thursday 6:30 p.m. gathering for a picnic supper and social evening. Attendees are asked to bring a subsea dish and their own table service.

Nettie Sisam First Avenue W

Cottey College Discussed At FOPEO Meeting

Miss Evelyn Street led the program on Cottey College at the FO, P. E. O. meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. W. E. Peschau’s home 360 Park Terrace SE. Miss Betty Johnson, a former student, assisted and is attending the college. Luncheon preceded the meeting with Mrs. Peschau assisted by Miss Alice Page Mrs. Arthur Biddinger and Mrs. M. H. Morrison Jr. Guests included Mrs. Charles T. Hickok and Mrs. Arthur Barlow.

Evelyn Street Betty Johnson Cottey P. E W. E. Peschau Park Terrace Johnson Tce College Peschau Alice Page Arthur Biddinger M. H. Morrison, Jr Charles

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Sees Review at Montrose

The Credit Women’s Breakfast club met Wednesday at the Montrose hotel and heard Mrs. M. R. Warren review The Amazon Throne by Bertia Harding. Miss Mildred Tapper won the attendance prize. A Dec 3 perfect attendance meeting was announced.

Credit Women’s Montrose Hotel

Miss Marion Fish Returns From Six Week West Vacation

Miss Marion Fish of 1313 Third avenue SW came home Tuesday night after a six weeks trip through the West visiting Lewiston Montana Denver Colorado Springs Scotts Bluff Nebraska and Atlantic and Anita Iowa.

Marion Fish Third Avenue SW West Lewistown Mont Denver Colorado Springs Scotts Bluff Neb Atlantic Anita Iowa

Ladies of the Louise Lei Bert circle host dessert luncheon

Mrs. W. E. Miller on 1902 Eighth avenue SE entertained Louise Lei bert circle of the King's Daughters Tuesday with a dessert luncheon. Guests included Mrs. Fred Jesina of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Owen Tisdale of Marshalltown. Mrs. M. Sopousek led devotions and plans for a Thanksgiving basket offering were discussed. The next meeting is set for December 2 at Mrs. Fred W. Niesz’s home.

W. E. Miller Eighth Avenue SE Louise Leibert Circle The King’s Daughters Fred Jesina Cedar Rapids Owen Tisdale Marshalltown M. Sopousek Fred W. Niesz Fourth Avenue SE

Mrs Vera Reid Speakers at Palm Grove Circle Meeting

Mrs Vera Reid spoke at the Supreme Forest Woodmen circle Palm Grove No 1 meeting in the I O O F hall 838 First Avenue East Balloting on candidates followed business. Plans were made for a potluck supper at the December meeting with members and friends as guests. Margaret Best state manager will be here for class initiation and election of

Vera Reid Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Palm Grove No First Avenue E Margaret Best

Birthday list omits Sally Strothers at Kahga Camp Fire party

At a birthday gathering hosted by Kahga Camp Fire girls on Monday in Mrs. John D. Day’s home at 1967 C avenue NE, Sally Strothers was accidentally left off the guest list.

Kahga John D. Day C Avenue NE Sally Strothers

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club Plans Christmas Party Hostess Named

The Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club met to arrange a Christmas party on December 16 with Mrs. Carl Stookey named as hostess.

Alpha XI Delta Mothers’ Club Carl Stookey

Horizon club installs officers at First Presbyterian meeting

Horizon club at the First Presbyterian Church elected Elizabeth Barber president Elaine Wilson vice president Harriet Dauchy secretary Barbara Carrithers treasurer and Jeanne Ferguson scribe. The group plans a December 16 Christmas party and caroling sales of holly and a Christmas dance. After the meeting members worked on hand crafts.

Horizon Club First Presbyterian Church Elizabeth Barber Elaine Wilson Harriet Dauchy Barbara Carrithers Jeanne Ferguson

Volunteer circle plans Thanksgiving basket for needy family

The King's Daughters circle met Tuesday at Mrs. Howard Brown's home 1706 K Ave NE for dessert lunch. Members worked on Red Cross sewing and voted to give a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family. Next host will be Mrs. J A Stolar at 1717 C Ave NW.

The King’s Daughters Howard Brown K Avenue NE Red Cross J. A. Stolar C Avenue NW

P T A Red Cross tea at Cleveland home and Polk PTA talk

Cleveland P T A sponsors another Red Cross sewing tea to be held Thursday from 2 to 5 p m at Mrs H N Steele 251 Thirteenth Street NW Polk P T A hears Imogen B Emery speak on Educating for Democracy before 90 members stressing patriotism and religious instruction at home.

Clveland Red Cross Cleveland P.T.A H. N. Steele Thirteenth Street NW Edward McLaud Lionel Dawson Rose Marie Listebarger Marilyn Ward Carol Shannon Patricia Jene Hestroffer Delores Mary Frances Jeanes Norman Green Charles Valght Theodore Anderson Schroeder Vernon Hajek Leonard Kroupa Mary Louise Jackson

Local event organizers and helpers listed

Dupis chaired by Mrs Franc with Richardson Mrs Cliff Shannon Mrs Ira Mentzer and Mrs J H Gray assisting. Mrs Della Garner and Miss Marjorie Bywater presided at the refreshment table.

Briton Denies U S Planes Stay In Crates

London report says American bombing and fighting planes shipped to Britain are not stored in crates for long. Modifications are limited to essentials to boost efficiency, reflecting latest combat experience.

U. S London INS Britain Alwie ‘Bane Particuex America

See Increased Jap Pressure On Thai

A Thai spokesman said British information shows growing Japanese naval activity implying more pressure on Thailand. Reports in British quarts note four Japanese cruisers have reached Saigon in French Indochina.

Thailand Saigon Indo China

Dean Philbrook To Speak At Consistory Banquet

Dean R. F. Philbrook of Davenport will speak at Thursday night’s banquet ending the ninety second reunion of the Iowa Consistory. The event starts at p.m. with further Masonic degree work: the thirtieth degree at 7 30 following noon conferrals. the twentieth degree to be conferred Wednesday night at 7 30 led by degree master William A. Leefers.

Dean R. F. Philbrook Davenport Iowa

Boston University survey shows urban tax revenue from vehicles

A Bureau of Business Research study at Boston University finds that five percent of all urban tax revenues come from motor vehicles. The report highlights vehicle taxes as a steady source for city finances and notes variation by locality.

Bureau of Business Research Boston University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Danberg Mr. Hammond Lace Bill Jeanne Frances Florence Mae Wolfe Twenty-third Street Katherine Pearman Cedar Rapids Art Association Public George S. Josselyn Pearman A. R. Menary Dr. Menary Sam Menary Nadine Menary Allayne Konecny Frank Scheible Betty Shafer Konecny Crescent Street Mildred McKeeley Phyllis Hatton Margaret Massey Mary Jane Plate Gail Niesz Mrs. Ford Bette Dorlan Busenbark Lieut. Naibert Chandler Higleys Miss Padzensky MK Abe E. J. Larimer Vernon Drive Barbara Marshall Verne Marshall E. O. Fiske Decorah Scott McIntyre Cottage Grove Avenue Moorman Sally Sweet Robert Sweet Tucie Imes Orie S. Imes Upland Drive J. T. Taylor Howard T. Fuller Quincy, III Nancy Excelsior Springs T. J. Whitock Arthur C. Goodall A. T. DeBow Oliver S. Wilson A. Mott L. A. Talbott C. H. Westcott E. W. Reed H. W. Little H. A. Hoberock E. L. Russell New Jersey Resekah Lodge Home Rebekah Lodge Second Avenue SE Mesdames Bess Jones Florence King Hattie DeNio Bess Wilson Maude Hovorka Nellie Vosburgh Norvella Ellis Bertha DeMers Ida Mae Dunsom Mae Taylor Ruth Hall Mary Koppenhaver Verbena Gosnell Henry Ellis Gertrude Jackman Harmony Circle Wacoka Camp E.O West Side Cottey College Credit Women’s Club Hears Book Review Miss Marion Fish Trip Louise Leibert Palm Grove NO. L Macy Tailored Macy Fin Gazette Penney New, York Fabric ST McCall P.T.A. Meetings Ern Peggy Feddern Deloris Hickey Jimmie Burlingham Dale Crozier Wallace Smith Lydia Hill Duane Thenhaus Jean Hunt Charles Landis Eddie Mason Barbara Shaw Jimmie Wasta Charles Scheurs Irma Jean Davis Patricia Smith Teddy Suchomel Joyce Johnson Wilson Dunn Ronald Landrus Farmer Suzanne Fitzgerald Betty Gregory Donald Risk Billy Saunders Doris Dittrich Marilyn Melendy Social Hour Virginia Field Dean Philbrook Pat Lower Jewelry Second Street SE Cnet Second Ave DIAL
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