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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1941

Page

3

Miss Danberg And Mr Hammond Name Wedding Attendants

Attendants for the wedding of Miss Vivian Danberg and Robert M Hammond at Newark New Jersey are listed. Attending include Elin Carstens Brett Maresh and Mrs L A Woodward of Detroit the bride elects sister Mrs C P Hammond of Newark will arrive Friday and Mrs M C Danberg of Moline the Rev Neil Danberg of Denver and Mr and Mrs Russell Smalley of New York City will be Saturday arrivals.

Vivian Danberg Robert M. Hammond Newark N. J First Avenue W Elin Carstens Brett Maresh L. A. 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 numerous midweek social events in Cedar Rapids. Hostesses included Mrs. John H. Wallace hosting Thanksgiving dinner guests Miss Joanne Crawford and the Crawford and Wallace families, with several other gatherings at private homes and the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

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

Mt Vernon Shower Honors Ruth Mikulecky Bride Elect

Mrs. Claire Booth and Miss Catherine Berry hosted a Tuesday afternoon shower for Ruth Mikulecky, Nov 22 bride elect, at Mrs. Emmet Albaugh’s Mt. Vernon home. Corsage given. guests included many from Cedar Rapids, Marion, Martelle, and Mt. Vernon with gifts from several relatives and friends.

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

Gift Shower For Bride Elect Miss Bette Dorlan

A personal gift shower for Miss Bette Dorlan bride elect was given Monday afternoon by Mrs. Ford at 2200 Johnson avenue NW. Attending were Mesdames Richard Fosdick Roy Davis Guy Albert Harold Bertrand Ed Morrison A. W. Brockman Harold Wilson Melvin Shope Sam Shally E. E. Albert Alma Geiger William Daughheree of Vinton W. C. Dorian Sally Anne Ford and Thomas Carl Ford.

Bette Dorlan

Thorne Leaves Busenbark Home After Thursday Visit

Mrs Alice Thorne of Rockford Til visited her cousins Mr and Mrs Earl Busenbark at 554 Knollwood Drive SE from Thursday until Tuesday when she departed for home.

Alice Thorne Rockford, Til Earl Busenbark Knollwood Drive

Schedule notes for Community House performances

The listing shows performances on Thursday at 7 30 p m and Friday at 1 30 p m at the Community House. It provides two showtimes with no further details about the event or organizers.

Women Voters Hear Hickok On Democracy And Efficiency

Dr. Charles T. Hickok told League of Women Voters members at the Commonwealth tea room luncheon that democracy must balance freedom and efficiency. He warned totalitarian systems are efficient, but democracy needs candid leadership, teamwork, and study of public questions. He urged religious tolerance and noted no inherent race superiority, citing progress yet gaps in racial tolerance. Mrs. R. K. Stoddard introduced him.

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

Lieutenant Naibert Returns From Leave to Fort Warren

Lieut. R. L. Naibert arrived back at Fort Warren Cheyenne Wyoming on Wednesday after a ten day leave spent with his parents Dr and Mrs W F Naibert at 2404 Grande Avenue. He then traveled to Graettinger to visit Mr Elsenbast's family and join a pheasant hunt with his companions.

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

Higleys Resettle in Ames for Insurance Work

Mr and Mrs Chandler Higley relocate from 1560 Mt Vernon Avenue SE to Ames. Mr Higley will pursue a life insurance career, establishing a new home and professional ties in the city.

Chandler Higley Mt. Vernon Avenue Ames Higley

Miss Ruth Padzensky Honored At Luncheon

Mrs. M. Feder entertained at a luncheon in the Commonwealth tea room honoring Miss Ruth Padzensky daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Padzensky and fiancé of I M Feder the Feder son. Guests from Rock Island Marshalltown Belle Plaine Waterloo Davenport and Vinton attended with candy and flowers in pastel shades and bridge and mahjong played after.

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

Aunt Het Delivers a Wry Take on Paid Inaction

AUNT HET quips that farmers aren t the only workers paid for not doing much. She cites New York writers earning money for what they don t produce, a sly jab at idle creativity and the economics of pay.

New York

Early Thanksgiving Visitors Fill Cedar Rapids City Homes

Cedar Rapids residents plan weekend travel and hosting for Thanksgiving. Guests include Mrs Larimer Heath and Phil Johnson arriving from Villisca and Leavenworth, Jeune Crawford from DePauw, Barbara Marshall and Miss Jeanne Marshall visiting relatives, and others from Chicago Evansville and Duluth. Families travel to Decorah Ossian St Louis and Chicago for long weekend.

Cedar Rapids Larimer Fifth Avenue SE Esther Olmsted Second Avenue SE W. H. Olmsted St. Louis Reginald B. Figge Grande Avenue SE Gretchen Janet Fredric Decorah

Anthony family visitors hosted at multiple local gatherings

Mr and Mrs Pau Anthony of Hasbrouck Heights New Jersey visiting son Paul Anthony Jr of 1603 Eighth Ave SE as guests of honor at informal events. Local hosts include Mrs Ida Boyer and son Russell at Commonwealth Tea Room and J C Woolleyhan at lunch. McKinley Model Railroad officers present. Anthony Jr sponsor. Clinton Bradford and Harry Kelly hosted dinner at Ox Yoke Inn Amana. Miss Mississippi show attended at University Theater in Iowa City.

Pau! Anthony Hasbrouck Heights N. J Paul Anthony, Jr Eighth Avenue SE Lida 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 Missip University Theater Owa City Frances Prescott

Harmony circle hosts dinner for King’s Daughters group

Harmony circle of the King’s Daughters was entertained at dinner Tuesday by Mrs. E M Victorine at her country home near Le. 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 ter Mary, and Mrs A C Hines who will host the next meeting at 371 to first street SE.

John Hamilton Blake Boulevard Marvin J. Gates Ormerly Cedar Rapids Clara McCoy Sandee Jordan Twenty-fifth Street Sumner D. Quarton Indian Road Richard Rugg Gladbrook Roswell H. Pickford, Jr Arthur Tschirgi Nineteenth Street Bridge Club 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 A. W. Daniels E. M. Eaton H. J. Newell Doris Jean W. E. Victorine Wayneter Mary A. C. Hines First Street

Mrs A W Doubrasky Meets Wacoka Camp Fire Group

Mrs A W Doubrasky guard ian met with the Wacoka Camp Fire group Tuesday in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church. A

A. W. Doubrasky Wacoka First Presbyterian Church

Build Through Better Homes Women Told

Mrs. David Lennox Jr of Marshalltown urged Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs to build a better tomorrow through unity and home education. She outlined methods for women to strengthen families, promote reading, nutrition, and adult education while defending democracy and understanding current events. The program included a Woman's club chorus and tea hosted by local members with district and state club leaders present.

David Lennox, Jr Marshalltown Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs Lennox Woman’s Club Mrs. Lennox Hitler America Woman's Club Chorus Lulu Engleman Welty Carew Clokey Oley

Dessert Luncheon for IH PEO Chapter Guests

Members of IH P.E.O. were entertained at a dessert luncheon Tuesday at Mrs. J. P. Van Horns 1825 Bever avenue SE with assistant hostesses Mrs. J. F. Ball and Mrs. G. R. Liddle. Mrs. E. I. Hever spoke on The Stranger in Our Midst about immigrants in the United States. Guests included Mrs. W. H. Morse and several Toledo residents.

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

Dot and Dash Club Entertains at Picnic

The Dot and Dash club hosted a picnic supper at the Andrew J. Emmerick home, 718 Second Avenue SW, on Sunday evening. Prizes for bingo and games were won by Mrs. Oral 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 Oral 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 meets at Mrs Nettie Sisam's home 1012 First Avenue W on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for a picnic supper and fun night. Attendees are invited to join the planned activities and social gathering.

Nettie Sisam First Avenue West Side

College chapter FO meeting hosted at Park Terrace SE

Miss Evelyn Street led the program with Miss Betty Johnson assisting at the P. E. O. meeting held Tuesday at Mrs. W. E. Peschau’s home 360 Park terrace SE. A luncheon preceded the meeting with Mrs. Peschau aided by Miss Alice Page and others. Guests included Mrs. Charles T. Hickok and Mrs. Arthur Barlow.

Evelyn Street Betty Johnson Cotteg On

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Reviews The Amazon Throne

The Credit Women’s Breakfast Club met 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 perfect attendance meeting is set for December 3.

Credit Women’s Montrose Hotel

Miss Marion Fish Returns From Six Weeks Trip

Miss Marion Fish of 1313 Third avenue SW returns Tuesday night after a six weeks vacation in the west visiting Lewis town 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

Thanksgiving Basket Offering Plans and Meeting Details

Mrs W E Miller hosted Louise Lei and Mrs Owen Tisdale at 1902 Eighth Ave SE. Mrs M Sopousek led devotions. A Thanksgiving basket offering was discussed. The next meeting is December 2 at Mrs Fred W Niesz’s home, 1802 Fourth Ave SE.

W. E. Miller Eighth Avenue SE Louise Lei Cedar Rapids Owen Tisdale Marshalltown M. Sopousek Fred W. Niesz Fourth Avenue SE

Palm Grove No 1 meets with speaker Vera Reid

Mrs. Vera Reid spoke at the Monday meeting of the Supreme Forest Woodmen circle Palm Grove No 1 in the L O O F hall 838 First Avenue E. Balloting on candidates followed business discussion and plans were made for a December potluck supper with members and friends as guests. 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

Sally Strothers Feted At Kahga Camp Fire Party

A birthday party hosted by Mrs. John D. Day at 1967 C avenue NE for Kahga Camp Fire girls honored attendees but omitted the name Sally Strothers from the celebrants list.

Kahga John D. Day C Avenue NE Sally Strothers

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club Meeting Plans Christmas Party

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club outlines plans for a Christmas party on December 16 with Mrs. Carl Stookey as hostess.

Alpha XI Delta Mothers’ Club Carl Stookey

Horizon club installs officers at First Presbyterian meeting

Horizon club held its Tuesday meeting at First Presbyterian Church and elected officers Elizabeth Barber president Elaine Wilson vice president Harriet Dauchy secretary Barbara Carrithers treasurer and Jeanne Ferguson scribe. The group plans to entertain children.

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

Volunteer Circle of King’s Daughters Meets for Thanksgiving Basket

The Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday at Mrs. Howard Brown’s home 1706 G 2nd Ave. They assembled a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family and spent the afternoon in Red Cross sewing. Next hostess will be Mrs. J A Stolar 1717 C avenue NW.

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

P T A Meetings Cleveland and Polk P T A programs

Red Cross tea planned by the Cleveland P T A will be held Thursday from 2 to 5 p m at Mrs H N Steele 251 Thirteenth Street NW. Members to bring Red Cross sewing. Imogen B Emery spoke on Educating for Democracy before 90 Polk P T A members. The program featured student and musical performances and a later note lists cast members and song selections.

Clveland Red Cross Cleveland P.T.A H. N. Steele Thirteenth Street NW Hilo March 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 Calamaggos Walter Cram Arthur Edwin Brink Donald Schroeder Vernon Hajek Leonard Kroupa Mary Louise Jackson

Local Event Hosts Named In Group Acknowledgment

Richardson, Mrs. Cliff, Mrs. Ira Mentzer and Mrs. J. H. Gray assisted. Mrs. Della Garner and Miss seculine Bywater presided at the refreshment table.

Briton Denies U S Planes Stay In Crates

London dispatch reports that American bombing and fighter planes shipped to Britain are not left in crates long. Aircraft Production Minister Dorothy de Moore-Brabazon said except for one French ordered type, crates are opened within days and only essential modifications are made to ensure maximum operational efficiency.

London INS Britain Y Toa Eee Ge Moore-Brabazon America

Four Japanese Cruisers Reported Off Saigon

British reports say four Japanese cruisers have arrived at Saigon in French Indochina amid heightened naval pressure in the Pacific theater. The item notes increased Japanese activity near the Southeast Asia region.

Saigon

Dean Philbrook To Speak At Mason Consistory Banquet

Dean R F Philbrook of Davenport will speak at a consistory banquet. The program includes the thirty-second degree second section at 7 30 followed by the banquet. Degrees 17 18 were conferred at noon Wednesday. the 20th degree will be awarded Wednesday night at 7 30 with William A Leefers degree master.

R. F. Philbrook Daveneeneny William A

Boston University survey pins 5 percent of urban tax from cars

A Bureau of Business Research survey at Boston University reports that motor vehicles generate five percent of all urban tax revenues. The finding highlights the financial role of vehicles in city budgets and suggests policy implications for tax structures.

Bureau of Business Research Boston University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Danberg Mr. Hammond Lace Bill Jeanne Frances Florence Mae Wolf Twenty-third Street Katherine Pearman Rock Island, IL Cedar Rapids Art Association George S. Josselyn Pearman A. R. Menary Dr. Menary Sam Menary Nadine Menary Allayne Konecny Frank Scheible Betty Shafer Konecny Crescent Street Mildred McKeely Phyllis Hatton Margaret Massey Mary Jane Plate Gail Niesz Ruth Mikulecky Bonored Mrs. Ford Busenbarke Lieut. Naibert Chandler Higleys Wales Wealth of Tevels St Scott McIntyre Cottage Grove Avenue Sally Sweet Robert Sweet Tucie Imes Orie S. Imes Upland Drive J. T. Taylor Howard T. Fuller Quincy, Il Nancy Excelsior Springs T. J. Whitock New Jersey Rebekah Lodge Home Rebekah Lodge Mesdames Bess Jones Florence King Hattie DeNio Bess Wilson Maude Hovorka Nellie Vosburgh Norvella Ellis Bertha DeMers Ida Mae Danson Mae Taylor Ruth Hall Mary Koppenhaver Verbena Gosnell Henry Ellis Gertrude Jackman Harmony Circle Wacoka Camp Arthur C. Goodall A. T. DeBow Oliver S. Wilson A. H. Mott L. A. Talbott C. H. Westcott E. W. Reed H. W. Little H. A. Hoberock E. L. Russell Pe.o Cottey College Credit Women’s Club Hears Book Review Miss Marion Fish Trip Louise Leibert Macy Acroes Lowa Gazette Penney Sean Mary Omen 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 Schears Irma Jean Davis Patricia Smith Teddy Suchomel Joyce Johnson Wilson Virginia Field Jess U. S Dean Philbrook Lower Jewelry Second Street SE Second Ave
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