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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1941

Page

9

Helen Stark Pupils to Feature in Sunday Recital

Helen Stark presents a recital Sunday at 3 pm at 20 Fourth Avenue SE Luna featuring Ruth Blaine White and Andella Beessoano, sopranos. They are assisted by Virginia Ormann, violin. Beuch Wessale, cello. Betty Jean Stephenson, piano.

Ruth Blaine White Andella Beessoano Helen Karena Sak Fourth Avenue SE Luna Virgina Ormann Beuch Wessale Betty Jean Stephenon Grace Swab Coe Cslege Folonne Wang Jensen Mer Ardor Gluek Torrere Rembers Alleia Mozart Annewa Bres Ahn Teat Waster Romare Dewi Tao Cuars Caburn Verzgria

Miss Geiger Shower Honors Bride Elect

Miss Lila A Geiger was honored at a Wednesday evening shower at the Henry Geiger home 2975 Fifth avenue SW Ringo the event featured light refreshments and many local friends and relatives in attendance Names of several organizers and guests include Mrs William Kluber Mrs Kenneth Anderson and Wis Fred Holdy along with Mesdames Mortland Krause Naibert Wiles and more.

Lila A. Geiger William Kluber Kenneth Anderson Fred Holdy Henry Geiger Fifth Avenue Ringo C E Mortland Paul Krause Ben Naibert Elmer Wiles B Cc Meskimen Roy Gladwin Ray Olmstead Glen Andreas Robert Retsa Val Barta Hugo Simdelar E. Hanson Rasmond Olmstead Jr William Krause Geiger Mery Kluber Evelyn Geiger

I HON circle of the King's Daughters hosts dessert luncheon

Nineteen members gathered for a dessert luncheon at Mrs T C Baker's home. Mrs A C Burnell gave devotionals about thanksgiving while the group voted to send three Thanksgiving baskets and monetary gifts to the Christian Home at Council Bluffs and the Gideon society for soldiers Bible distribution. Red Cross sewing was done and an all day sewing bee is planned for Dec 4 at Mrs E W Devin's home to make comforts for the needy.

I Hon King’s Daughters T C Baker Avenue NE A C Burnell Council Bluffs Gideon Society Red Cross E W . Devin Third Avenue SE

Dorothy Zvacek Elected President of Kenwanee Camp Fire

Dorothy Zvacek was elected president of the Kenwanee Camp Fire group at a business meeting held at Barbara Lynch's home. Betty Jirsa was named vice president and Frances Starman secretary. Wilma Moel became treasurer, with Elaine Heitz and Barbara Lynch as scribes. The group also discussed Christmas presents to be made by the girls. Attending were Donna Jean Temple Elaine Jansen and guardian Mrs S E Temple.

Dorothy Zvacek Kenwanee Barbara Lynch Betty Jirsa Frances Starman Wilma Moel Elaine Heitz Donna Jean Temple Elaine Janssen The Guardian S. E Temple

Pattern 4930 Available in Children Sizes

Pattern 4930 comes in children sizes 4 6 8 and 10 The size 6 ensemble requires 153 yards of 54 inch fabric for jacket 135 yards of B five inch fabric for skirt and cap and 58 yards for contrast Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids under street address and ten cents more for our Pattern Bank includes a tree hat and ag zet pattern

Cedar Rapids West 17Th Street

Cultus Club Dessert Luncheon Program At Mitchell Home

Members of the Cultus club met for a dessert luncheon and program Tuesday at the home of Mrs L To Mitchell, 2011 First avenue. Misa R P Chord presented a paper on Iowa Indians and the Spirit Lake Massacre. Mira Wirtchell displayed colored paintings of the Tama Indian reservation, park views, flowers, gardens, and autumn scenes. The group will meet next at the home of Mrs T Reynolds, 1726 Park avenue SE.

Cultus Club L. To Mitchell First Avenue Misa R —P Chord Towa

Mrs Leonard Broulie Hosts Friday Luncheon

Mrs Leonard Broulie entertained twelve guests at a courtesy luncheon in her home at 444 Farr Way Terrace SE. Attending were Mesdames Flow Lugton Diers Peters Rol linger Hilborn Martinek Richman Hladky Hill Mowrey and Doty, among others.

Leonard WW Broulie Farrway Terrace SE Harry Flow Bow Lugton Fred W Diers Harm Peters J E Rollinger Dean Hilborn George Martinek Roc, Richman Don Hladky VC Hill Harold R Mowrey Roy F, Doty

Thanksgiving Hosts Welcome Visiting Family at Williams Home

Mrs P E Williams and her daughter Ruth hosted Thanksgiving at 283 Highland Drive NW. Guests included Mrs William H Crawford of Peoria and her children Patty and Billy, Mrs Mary Wilson of Buffalo WY, and Mrs Thomas B Powell and her son John M Powell.

P. E. Williams Ruth Williams Highland Drive William II Crawford Peoria Patty Billy Williams Mary Wilson Buffalo W. Y Thomas B. Powell John M. Powell

Butterfields of Milwaukee Visit Relatives in City

Mr and Mrs Merton W Butterfield and their son Donald from Milwaukee arrived Thursday to visit Mr and Mrs A F Butterfield at 1311 A Avenue NW. They will stay through Sunday.

Merton W. Butterfield Milwaukee Donald Mr. Butterfield A F. Butterfield A Avenue NW

Music pupils sing as district installs new officer

Miss Helen Arduuser’s music pupils offered three songs as the district held a meeting. Mrs. Glenn Davis was installed as vice president succeeding Mrs. J. Osterlund who is moving away. Installing officer was Mrs. Wilson Fernow.

Helen Arduser Glenn Davis J. O. Osterlund Wilson Fernow

Special Thanksgiving Service Planned At First Lutheran Church

The First Lutheran Church at 1000 Third Avenue SE plans a special Thanksgiving service Thursday at 9 a.m. with solo and choir music led by Rev. H. G. Schwegler. A 4 p.m. sacred musicale by the senior choir directed by Miss Mariam Dieman will feature organist Mrs. David Mitchell. Public invited.

First Lutheran Third Avenue SE H. G. Schwegler Mariam Dieman David Mitchell Helen Williams Ruth Esther Morgan Kathryn Schamberger Jewel Allen William L. Williams Ernest Johnson Leland Reynolds Richard LeMont Joseph Afflerbaush Howard Cerney Mr. Cummings

Missionary Meeting Plans Christmas Gifts for Mission School

Kenwood Park Presbyterian church missionary society met at Mrs O F Wiedersberg home. Mrs R C Barnhart led the lesson with guest speaker Mrs Leo Geesaman. Gifts for a mission school were planned and donations invited. Next meeting at Mrs Barnhart to exchange Christmas gifts.

Melburn C Grant Wiedersberg Barnhart Thirty-fifth Street

Christmas party plans set by Federal labor auxiliary

At a Wednesday meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary of Federal Labor Union No 18619 penick and ford the group planned a December 17 party at the labor temple with a five cent sift exchange and a potluck supper. Mrs Ho Shindan presided and named a committee including Mrs A W McDonald and others to arrange the event with the next business meeting slated for December 3 at 7 30 p.m.

First Evan Church Young People Honor Mary Ellen Reece and Clarence Brockman

At a Wednesday picnic supper the First Evan church and choir group honored Mary Ellen Reece and Clarence Brockman who will marry on Thanksgiving Day. Gifts were presented by many members including Mrs Tr A Talbott Marvin Talbott Rev Mr and Mrs G A Stau ffacher, Merle Ullrich and others. An earlier similar event was held at the home of Atrs D A Stoflet 1703 First avenue W where Reece received a class gift.

First Evanecical Church Mary Ellen Reece Clarence Brockman Tr. A Talbott Marvin Talbott G A Stauffacher Merle Ullrich Mary Scherrebeck Mary Ross Betty Lange Phyllis Herrmann Karl Kee Helen Elinor Heald Helen Donisthorpe Marilyn Kells Virginia Pratt Bernard Aupperie Hazel Helen Aupperle Raymond Lloyd Mizner Ruth Alberta Henry Lorraine Darlene Mathews Reece Atrs D A. Stoflet First Avenue W

Illini Student Delights Camp Fire Group With Magic Show

Edgar Drake of the University of Illinois entertained Ta-te-i-wa Camp Fire members with a magic program Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Attendees included Nancy Helms Donna Atkinson Joanne Atkinson Coral McLeod Marjorie Seigle Joan Trowbridge Joanne Clark Mary Joan Keith Janet Lines Marion Gray Betty Schwinn Joan Bettle Lucille Balik Isabelle Frankel and guardians Mrs George H Seigle and Mrs M J Marchant.

Edgar Drake Uniersity of Illinois Westminster Presbyterian Church Nancy Helms Donna Atkinson Joanne Atkinson Coral McLeod Marjorie Seigle Joan Trowbridge Joanne Clark Mary Joan Keith Janet Lines Marion Gray Betty Schwinn Joan Bettle Lucille Balik Isabelle Frankel George H. Seigle Guardian M. J. Marchant

Thanksgiving party at Shanta Camp Fire group

A Thanksgiving gathering was held Wednesday at the home of Phillis Tine for Shanta Camp Fire group members. Attendees included Donna Kennedy, LaVon Long, Dixie Lee Anderson, Shirley Long, Betty Brown, Lois Spinta, Nite Ann Karns, Mary Jane Goodyear, Helen Englet, Lenora Peyton, Jeanette Mrstik, Joann Steen, Kathryn Anderson, Margarette Van and Mrs P H Brown.

Phillis Tine Shanta Camp Fire Group Donna Wkennedy LaVon Long Dixie Lee Anderson Shirley Long Betty Brown Lois Spinta Nite Ann Karns Mary Jane Goodyear Helen Englet Lenora’ Peyton Jeanette Mrstik Joann Steen Kathryn Anderson Margarette van

Pivoteers Card Party Hosted at 1313 Second Street

Mrs Ben Drahovzal and Mrs Edward Machacek hosted a Pivoteers cards gathering at 1313 Second Street SE on Wednesday. Attendees included Misses Mary Ann Machacek Martha Zemlicka Mary Ann Kralik Libbie Holecek Erma Hradecky Lillian Samek Bea Fieseler Geraldine Lanka and Mesdames Lovell Dvorak Edward Kuba Jerry Drahovzal Frank Brejcha Melvin Dochterman Wendl Lippert Clyde Markham.

Ben Drahovzal Edward Machacek Second Street Mary Ann Machaceck Martha Zemlicka Mary Ann Kralik Libbie Holecek Erma Hradecky Lillian Samek Bea Fieseler Geraldine Lanka

Birthday Party Honors Mrs Kenneth Gepfert

Mrs A L Fox hosted a Thursday birthday party at 1065 Twelfth Street NE honoring Mrs Kenneth Gepfert. Attendees included Mesdames Leo Just Milo Glew Donald Markham Donald Jones and Misses Bernice Thillen Nina Jean Jackie Fox and Robert Gepfert.

A L. Fox Twelfth Street Kenneth Gepfert Leo Just Milo Glew Donald Markham Donald Jones Bernice Thillen Nina Jean Jackie Fox Robert Gepfert

Ace High Bridge Club Hosts Dinner and Prizes

Miss Ruth Reed entertained the Ace High Bridge club at Mrs Bernard Morrison’s home 10568 Third Avenue SE with a buffet dinner and bridge. Miss Gertrude Humphries and Miss Gladys Holtz won prizes. Mrs Roy Johnson was a guest.

Ruth Reed Ace High Bridge Club Bernard Morrison Third Avenue SE Gertrude Humphries Gladys Holtz Roy Johnson

Queen Esther Circle Members Meet for Dessert Lunch

Queen Esther circle of the Kings Daughters met Thursday afternoon at 2226 Bever avenue SE for a dessert lunch. Mrs. Frank Shramek assisted, Mrs. A E Eineen led devotionals, and initiation was held for Mrs. H. H Green. The circle voted to donate a Thanksgiving basket and Mrs. Einen received a state convention honor pearl.

Queen Esther The Kings Daughters Max Mildenstein Bever Avenue Frank Shramek A E Eineen H. H Green Einen

Cantekeya Camp Fire Holds Meeting at Arthur School

A Cantekeya Camp Fire group met Wednesday at Arthur School with 15 members attending. After the business session the group organized Christmas gifts for afterschool activities.

Cantekeya Arthur School

Iowa Mutual Girls club hosts bingo night at Bungalow of the Light

The Bungalow of the Light housed the Iowa Mutual Girls club business session and bingo party Friday evening with hostesses Miss Alice Schmidt Miss Bertha Goldin Miss Georgene Sullivan and Mrs Carl Gardner. A G Cluth and Mrs D E Cripps at 206 Seventeenth Street SE entertained the A G Bridge club on Wednesday for a dessert luncheon with prizes to Mrs C E Briggs Mrs John Burge and Mrs C E Beck.

the Light Company Iowa Mutual Girls Club Alice Schmidt Bertha Goldin Georgene Sullivan Carl Gardner D. E Cripps Seventeenth Street SE A. G. Bridge Club C. E. Briggs John Burge C. E. Beck

PTA Meetings Fillmore and Taylor Districts Highlight Community Involvement

Over 175 attend Fillmore Dads night at the school with Miss Marjorie Donahue among guests. a play cast is announced for December 4 and Cub Pack 13 meets next week. Taylor PTA hosts 85 members as 1-A pupils perform Our Pets. hobby show raises 24, nursery space pledged, Bluebird guardian reports 16 members and $6. Kenwood PTA with 40 members hears Dwight Krumholtz on safeguarding democracy.

Fillmore P.T A. L. Littleton Marjorie Donahue Mathilde Menzel Pauline Wershofen Doreen Cobb Marie Kugler LaRue Morrison Bessie Maloney Lucille Martin Bobby Edmunds Leonard Traxel A Pierce Naval Recruiting Office Navy G H. Johanos A. R Harman Lawrence Rohrbacher C. L. Johnson George Pfeffer Mr. Littleton Mr. Traxel Taylor Katherine Collins Taylor School Pt.a Myrtle Dodge P Fa PTA Bluebird Guardian C. F. Rammelsberg Treasury

Dad and Son Meeting Held by Cub Pack 25

Cub Pack 25 held a Dad and Son night at Arthur School sponsored by the PTA with 40 pack members and 49 parents attending. Den 4 won the attendance prize. Cubs Cordell Rudin Edward Parry and John Simmons demonstrated tenderfoot and were graduated into scouting. Bear badges to Dick Hansen and Don Verda. Lion badge to Edward Parry. Gold arrows to Tom Chadima Dick Hansen Duane Johnson Bobby Daniels. Silver arrows to Donald Platt and Tom Chadima. Service stars to Douglas Owen David Roland Richard Brandell Edward Parry Homer Ballard. Billy Gorman and Douglas Scott initiated into Cubbing. Jim Manville led the pack inventory.

Arthur School den No. 4 den No. 6 Cordell Rudin Edward Parry John Simmons Jim Manville Dick Hansen Don Verda Tom Chadima Duane Johnson Bobby Daniels Donald Platt Douglas Owen David Roland Richard Brandell Homer Ballard Billy Gorman Douglas Scott

Advice From Miss Manners on Ambition and Family Strife

A Mary Manners column offers guidance to a domineering ambitious person and a distressed 16 year old who wants more fun at home. Advice urges improved attitude, open talk with parents, gentle reconciliation, and balancing old country habits with new world customs.

Miss Manners

How To Write To Soldiers Mothers Warn Against Chatty Letters

The Gazette notes women should avoid overly chatty letters to soldiers. It rebukes a charm expert who says avoid expressions like I miss you and moonlit nights. The piece urges heartfelt lines such as Darling, I miss you and emphasizes mothers and maiden aunts will send the warm letters soldiers want.

Gils Sam

Crochet Potholders Pattern by Gura Wheeler

Crochet potholders pattern 1012 offers colorful designs with four strand crochet in two colors. Includes directions illustrations stitches materials. Send 10 cents plus name and address to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept 82 Eighth Ave New York NY.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Neediecraft Department Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Also Mentioned on This Page

Helen Stark I. Wf.“ Circle Kenwanee Camp Leonard Broulie Merton W. Butterfields First Lutheran Church Her . G. Schwegler Kenwood Park Society Shanta Camp Mrs. Gepfert ACE High Club Iowa Mutual Girls A. G. Cluth P.T.A. Meetings Fillmore Kenwood Kenwood P. T.A Dwight Krumholtz Mary Manners Velyn Evelyn Roto Millett Gazette Jove Gura Wheeler Chicago Chicago Sunday Tribune Rotogravure Jepson Sea MLCT
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