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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1941

Page

21

Miss Danberg And Hammond Name Wedding Attendants

The wedding of Miss Vivian Danberg and Robert M. Hammond of Newark New Jersey will be held Saturday at 7 p m at the bride's home on First Avenue West. Miss Elin Carstens will be maid of honor and John Finnigan of New York City will be best man. Attendants include Mrs Everett Maresh and Mrs L A Woodward of Detroit and other relatives arriving for pre nuptial parties.

Vivian Danberg Robert M. Hammond Newark N. J First Avenue W Elin Carstens Danberg John Finnigan New York City Mr. Hammond Everett Maresh L. A. Woodward Detroit Hammond C P. Hammond M. C. Danberg Moline Neil Danberg Denver Colo Russell Smailey

Out of Town Guests Honor Social Affairs Week

A sequence of midweek social events saw out of town guests honored at parties across Cedar Rapids. Hostesses included Mrs. John H Wallace and Mrs. Pearman, hosting guests from DePauw University, Clinton, Minneapolis, and beyond, with luncheons, teas, showers, and a dinner celebrating visiting dignitaries and local couples.

John H Wallace Ridgewood Terrace Joanne Crawford DePauw 1Aaersity Greencastle Ind William C. Crawford Crawford Harry ©. Marshall Wal

Service Club Meetings Set For Thursday And Friday

Meetings of the service club are scheduled for Thursday at 7 30 pm and Friday at 10 pm at the Community House.

Service Club

Democracy and efficiency in balance urged by Dr Hickok at LWV lunch

Dr Charles T Hickok told League of Women Voters members that democracy must be both democratic and efficient. He warned totalitarian regimes are efficient but democracy must prioritize welfare, balance powers, candid leadership, and well-studied public questions. He cited Bill of Rights limits on free speech and religion and urged racial tolerance. Mrs R K Stoddard introduced the speaker.

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

Lieutenant Naibert returns to Fort Warren after leave

Lieut. R. L. Naibert came back Wednesday to Fort Warren Cheyenne Wyoming from a ten day leave with his parents Dr and Mrs W F Naibert of 2404 Grande avenue In Graettinger he joined his father and Mr and Mrs O J Elsenbast at 225 Sixteenth street SE for a few days of visits and pheasant hunting with Elsenbast family Virginia?

R. L. Naibert Fort Warren Cheyenne Wyo W. F. Naibert Grande Avenue Naibert O. J. Elsenbast Sixteenth Street Graettinger Mr. Elsenbast

Higleys Relocate to Ames for Life Insurance Career

Mrs. M. Feder hosted a luncheon at the Commonwealth Tearoom honoring Miss Ruth Padzensky on her engagement to I. M. Feder. Padzensky is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Padzensky of Candles and Roses Drive SE. The event drew eighty five guests from Rock Island, Marshalltown, Belle Plaine, Waterloo, Davenport and Vinton.

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

Aunt Het on Writers Paid for Not Writing

Aunt Het jokes that farmers aren’t the only ones paid for not doing work as she recalls New York writers earning money for not writing about people. The remark centers on idle industry and creative pay.

New York

Thanksgiving Visitors Roam Cedar Rapids For Holiday

Cedar Rapids residents plan weekend travel and hosting guests for an early Thanksgiving. Local families list relatives arriving from Chicago Evansville Duluth Chicago St Paul Quincy and other cities for weekend visits and celebrations. Visitors include Mrs G armer Heath and Phil Johnson, Miss Joanne Crawford and family, and Miss Esther Olmsted with Dr W H Olmsted.

Cedar Rapids EJ. Larimer Fifth Avenue SE Garimer Herbert W. Heath Heath Villisca Phil Johnson Leavenworth, Kan Joanne Crawford DePauw University Greencastle, Inc William C. Crawford Vernon Drive Barbara Marshall Verne Marshall Knollwood Drive F. QO. Fiske Fiskes Proctor Fiske Chicago Jeanne Marshall Northwestern University Evanston Esther Olmsted Second Avenue SE W. H. Olmsted St. Louis Reginald B. Figge Grande Avenue SE Gretchen Janet Fredric Decorah Mrs Figge H J Simonds Ossian Mc Figge Fred Jo Figge

Visiting Anthony Family Hosts Various Local Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Paul Anthony of Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey visit their son Paul Anthony Jr at 1603 Fighting Avenue SE and attend informal gatherings with Model Railroad club officers from McKinley school. The group also enjoys a trip to Iowa City to see Mississippi at the University theater and dinner at Amana Ox Yoke Inn amid local lodge entertainment.

Paul Anthony Hasbrouck Heights N. J Paul Anthony, Jr Fighth Avenue Ida Boyer Fifteenth Street SE Russell Commonwealth Tea Room John Simareck Wayne Swan Jim Westcott Model Railroad Club of McKinley School Anthony, Jr

Harmony circle of the King's Daughters hosts Springville gathering

Harmony circle of the King's Daughters was entertained at dinner by Mrs. E. M. Victorine at her country home near Springville. The business session was led by president Mrs. A. W Daniels and 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, Mrs. Byron Cope and daughter Mary. Mrs. A. C. Hines of 371 Twenty-first Street SE will host the next meeting.

John Hamilton Blake Boulevard Marwad Gates Farmer's Cedar Rapids Clara McCoy Clinton Sandoe Jordan Twenty-fifth Street Sumner Quarton Indian Road Jortney Richard Rugg Gladbrook Roswell H 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 Byron Cope Mary A. C. Hines Twenty-first Street

Wacoka Camp Fire Meets at First Presbyterian Chapel

Mrs. A W Doubrasky guard ian 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 her wood gatherer rank

A W. Doubrasky Wacoka First Presbyterian Church Dolores Vernier

Build Through Better Homes Women Told at Tea

Mrs. David Lennox Jr of Marshalltown addressed Cedar Rapids Woman's club on The Universal Safety Valve. She urged unity with Farm Bureau DAR PEO and League of Women Voters to strengthen American homes and democracy against Nazi influence, stressing books and education.

David Lennox Marshalltown American Home Department Cedar Rapids Lennox Woman's Club Mrs. Lenox Hitler America Woman's Club Chorus Lulu Engleman Welty Carew Clokey Oley

PEO JH Members Host Dessert Luncheon at Van Horn Home

Chapter JH of PEO entertained with a dessert luncheon Tuesday at Mrs. J. P Van Horn's home 1825 Bever Avenue SE. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. J. F. Rail and Mrs. G. R Liddle. Mrs. E. I. Heuer spoke on The Stranger in Our Midst about immigrants in the United States. Guests included Mrs W. H. Morse Mrs. Ada Crocker Mrs. C J Lynch and Mrs. F. O Hillman of Toledo.

PEO J. P van Horn Bever Avenue SE J. F. Rail G. R Liddle E. I. Heuer United States W. H. Morse Ada Crocker

Dot and Dash Club Hosts Picnic Night Social

The Dot and Dash club entertained their husbands at a Sunday picnic supper at the Andrew J. Emmerick home 718 Second avenue SW. Prizes for bingo and games went to Mrs Herbet Mericle Mrs Russell Merrifield Mrs George 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 George Klumpar Mr. Emmerick John Threkald Leslie Rawson Drex Benedict Eric Erickson

West Side W. C. T. U. Plans Fun Night

The West Side W. C. T. U. plans a picnic supper and fun night program at 1012 First Avenue West, hosted by Mrs. Nettie Sisain. Attendees should bring a covered dish and table service. the event starts Thursday at 6 30 pm.

Nettie Sisain First Avenue W West Side

Cottey College Discussed At FO P EO Meeting

Miss Evelyn Street assisted by Miss Betty Johnson led the program on Cottey College at the FO P E O chapter gathering held Tuesday at Mrs. W. E. Peschau home 360 Park Terrace SE. Miss Johnson attends Coe College. Luncheon preceded the meeting with Mrs. Peschau aided by several hostesses. Guests included Mrs. Charles T Hickok and Mrs. Arthur Barlow.

Evelyn Street Betty Johnson Cottey College W. E. Peschau Park Terrace Johnson Coe College Peschan Alice Page Arthur Biddinger M. H. Morrison Charles T Hickok Arthur Barlow

Credit Women’s Breakfast Reviews The Amazon Throne

The Credit Women’s Breakfast club met at the Montrose hotel on Wednesday morning and heard Mrs. M. Ro Warren review The Amazon Throne by Bertia Harding. Miss Mildred Tappen won the attendance prize. A perfect attendance meeting is planned for December 3.

Credit Women's Montrose Hotel M. Ro Warren Bertia Harding Mildred Tappen

Miss Marion Fish Returns From Six Week Western Vacation

Miss Marion Fish of 1313 Third avenue SW came home Tuesday night after a six week trip through Lewis town Montana Denver and Colorado Springs Scotts Bluff Nebraska and Atlantic and Anita Iowa starting in the west and ending in her home city.

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

Thanksgiving Basket Offering Plans At Circle Luncheon

Mrs W E Miller hosted the Louise Lei bert circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon on Tuesday at 1902 Eighth avenue SE. 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 set. The next meeting is December 2 at the home of Mrs Fred W Niesz 1802 Fourth avenue SE.

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

Speak er Vera Reid keynotes Palm Grove Woodmen meeting

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

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

Birthday list omission at Kahga Camp Fire party

Sally Strothers was not named among the birthday celebrants at a Kahga Camp Fire girls party held Monday at the home of Mrs. John D. Day on 1967 C avenue NE.

Kahga Camp John D. Day C Avenue NE Sally Strothers

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club Meets for Thanksgiving

Mrs W H Richardson hosted a luncheon for 23 guests at 1953 Second Avenue SE. Committee in charge included Mrs T P Boone Mrs H G Mead and Mrs L W Dunlap. A Thanksgiving program prize was won by Mrs E Borschel and members sewed for Red Cross. Plans were made for a Christmas party December 16 with Mrs Carl Stookey hosting.

W. H. Richardson Second Avenue SE Alpha Xi Delta Mothers’ Club T. P. Boone H. G. Mead L. W. Dunlap A. E. Melsa E. ¥. Borschel Red Cross Carl Stookey

Horizon club installs officers at First Presbyterian meeting

Horizon club at the First Presbyterian church on Tuesday elected Elizabeth Barber president Elaine Wilson vice president Harriet Dauchy secretary Barbara Cartwrights treasurer and Jeanne Ferguson scribe The group plans a Christmas party December 16 and will arrange caroling holly sales and a Christmas dance Afterward members worked on hand crafts.

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

Volunteer circle plans Thanksgiving basket for a needy family

The King's Daughters circle met Tuesday at Mrs Howard Brown's home 1706 K avenue NE for a dessert lunch. They will donate a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family. The afternoon included Red Cross sewing. next hostess is Mrs J A Stolar at 1717 C avenue NW.

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

P T A Meetings Cleveland Red Cross Tea and Program

The Cleveland P T A hosts a Red Cross tea Thursday from 2 to 5 pm at Mrs H N Steele’s home 251 Thirteenth Street NW. Members bring Red Cross sewing. Mrs Imogen B Emery spoke on Educating for Democracy to about 90 attendees and a Polk P T A program featured musical numbers and student performances.

Cleveland Red Cross Cleveland P.T.A H N. Steele Thirteenth Street NW Hilo Island Edward McLaud Lionel Dawson Rose Marie Listebarger Marilyn Ward Carol Shannon Patricia Niles Darlene Hestroffer Delores Hanshaw Mary Frances Jeanes Norman Green Charles Valght Theodore Calamagnos

Fifth Grade Mothers Helped With Event Chairs

Mothers of the fifth grade pupils chaired by Mrs. Frank Richardson Mrs. Cliff Shannon Mrs. Ira Mentzer and Mrs. J H Gray assisted at the event with Mrs Della Garner and Miss Marjorie Bywater presiding at the refreshment table.

Frank Richardson Cliff Shannon Ira Mentzer J. H. Gray Della Garner Marjorie Bywater

Briton Refutes Crates Delay on U S Planes

In the House of Commons London on Wednesday Minister J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon said American bombing and fighting planes shipped to Britain do not stay in crates for long except for one type ordered by France. He noted modifications are limited to essential changes for maximum operational efficiency.

London INS Britain House of Commons J. T. C. Moore-Brabazon America

Increased Japanese Pressure on Thailand Reported

A British spokesman said UK information shows Japanese naval activity indicating increased pressure on Thailand. Reports from British quarters note four Japanese cruisers have reached Saigon, French Indochina.

London Thailand Saigon Indo China

Dean Philbrook Set to Speak at Iowa Consistory Banquet

Dean R. F. Philbrook of Davenport will address the Thursday banquet closing the Iowa Consistory’s ninety second reunion. The event starts at 6 p.m. with final degree work of the 32nd degree following at 7 30 p.m. Earlier, the seventeenth and eighteenth degrees were conferred and the twentieth degree will be conferred Wednesday night at 7 30 with William A. Leefers as degree master.

Dean R. F Philbrook Daven=port Iowa William A

Motor vehicles yield five percent of urban tax revenues

A Boston University Bureau of Business Research survey reports that motor vehicles account for five percent of all urban tax revenues. The finding highlights the significant role of vehicle-related taxes in city finances.

Bureau of Business Research Boston University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Danberg Laces Bill Jeanne Frances Florence Mae Wolfe Twenty-third Steel Drive Katherine Penman Rocksland Nthe Cedar Rapids Art Association George S. Josselyn Twenty-third Street Drive Pearmans A R Menary Dr. Menary Sam Menary Nadine Menary Allayne Keneeny Frank Scheible Betty Shafer Kenecny Crescent Street Mildred McKeeby Phyllis Hatton Margaret Massey Mary Jane Plate Gail Niesz Ruth Mikulecky Claire Booth Catherine Berry Ruth Mikulecki Emmet Albaugh Mt Vernon Mikulecky Ralph Moore George Bradley Lester Muskulecky Harald Fernayn Bert Scott Osmond Berry Ruth Reid Margaret Jacobsen Helen Rose Ana Donohue Caroline Beiry Marmuie Reinheimer Zelda Gilmore Ida Patschke Jane Scott Marion Nathan Port Roland Port Martelle Joseph Mikulecky Jean Moore Wilma Smeltzer Mt. Vernon Maxine Mikulecky Los Angeles Mary Fiedler Jumis Raddatz Merle Albaugh Mildred Gillmore Marton Mrs. Ford Bette Dorlan F 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 Daughhetee W. C Dorlan Sally Anne Ford Thomas Carl Ford Busenbark Alice Thorne Rockford Tl Earl Busenbark Phe Britt 2Nd St Lieut. Naibert Chandler Higleys Ames Chandler Higley Mt. Vernon Avenue Higley Miss Padzensky Scott McIntyre Cottage Grove Avenue MccIntyre H. E Walters Duluth Minn Jean John the McIntyres Illinois Genevieve Crain E. F. Moorman Washington Avenue SE Moorman Sally Sweet Robert Sweet Tucie Imes Orie S. Imes Upland Drive J. T. Taylor Howard T. Fuller Quincy Nancy Excelsior Springs T. Whitock New Jersey Nome Rebekaw Home Rebekah Lodge Bess Jones Florence King Hattie DeNio Bess Wilson Maude Havorka Nellie Vosburgh Norvella Filis Bertha DeMers Ida Mae Danson Mae Taylor Ruth Hall Mary Koppenhaver Verbena Coswell Henry Ellis Gertrude Jackman Viola Kucera Stella Sheriff Rebekah Harmony Circle Wacoka Camp Fire Arthur C Goodall A. T. DeBow Oliver S Wilson A. H. Mott I. A. Johnston Sara Nott Linn County E. T. Hubbard R. R. Chapman Iowa City P.E.O Credit Women’s Club Hears Book Review Miss Marion Fish Trip Louise Leibert Macy Tailored Macy Gazette Penney Miss Mary Omen McCall Vorizon Club 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 Schears Irma Jean Davis Patricia Smith Teddy Suchomel Leonard Kroupa Joyce Johnson Wilson Dunn Ronald Wandrus Farmer Suzanne Fitzgerald Betty Gregory Donald Risk Billy Satunders Doris Dittrich Marilyn Melendy Social Hour Virginia Field U. S Dean Philbrook Pout Diaemond Second Street SE Boegels Second Ave
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