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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1941

Page

2

Esther Torrance and Eugene Averill wed in Iowa chapel

Esther R Torrance daughter of Mrs Ian W Torrance of 1417 Third Avenue SE married Eugene C Averill of Los Angeles at St Pauls Methodist chapel at 2 30 pm A reception followed at Mrs Cunningham s tea room The couple plan to live in Inglewood California after December 1 The bride attended St Luke s hospital training school The Averill family hosted a bridal dinner prior to the wedding

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Esther R. Torrance Ian W. Torrance Third Avenue SE Eugene C. Averill Los Angeles F. R. Averill Avenue Charles J. Bready Johanna Hill L. E. Davidson O. D. Hall Aurora Hermina Roskamp Webster City Ruth Averill M. J. Marchant

Birthday dinners mark social arrivals in Cedar Rapids

Thanksgiving social notes report Mrs Balcom Luberger hosting a birthday Dutch treat dinner at Cedar Rapids Barwater and Cedar Rapids Country club with guests listed. H D Durham to be honored Monday at 2306 Hillcrest drive SE. Dates and addresses anchor a flurry of family and friends visiting for the holiday period. David Hedges and family travel from New York via Chicago, with Sam Hedges at Great Lakes station, and Mr Salter in Davenport to visit through the week.

Balcom Luberger Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Barwater Country Club H D Durham David Hedges New York City Horace G. Hedges Seventeenth Street Chicago Hedges Sam Hedges Great Lakes Training Station Chester D_ Salter Knollwood Drive Salter Stanley A Salter Davenport

Arizona ag college dances names Agsie Queen

Miss Jeanne Puckett daughter of Mr and Mrs Bertram Puckett of 2400 Bever Avenue SE was named attendant for Agsie Queen at the University of Arizona agricultural college fall dance. Puckett represented Pi Beta Phi sorority.

University of Arizona Agricultural College Jeanne Puckett Bertram P Puckett Bever Avenue Puckett Pi Beta Phi Sorority

Mrs Ristedt Returns From Visit With Sister

Mrs E P Ristedt of 2662 Country Club Parkway SE returned Sunday night after a week’s visit with her sister Mrs C F Luberger of Cincinnati.

E P. Ristedt Country Club Parkway SE C. F. Luberger Cincinnati

Omitted names in Penick and Ford auxiliary install report

The report of the Penick and Ford auxiliary installation last week omitted Mrs. Clifford Null assistant conductress and Mrs. Roscoe Duncan whose name was also left out. Mrs. Sheridan was installed president and will supervise the Christmas party December 17.

Clifford Null Penick and Ford Sheridan Roscoe Duncan

Delta Delta Delta Founders Day Dinner in Iowa City

Delta Delta Delta sorority founders day celebrated in Iowa City Monday evening with a dinner at the Jefferson hotel hosted by the University of Iowa chapter. Guests include Delta Era chapter members from Cue college, Mrs. Robert L. Stone braker, Cedar Rapids alliance chapter president, and four alliance alumnae. The sorority began at Boston University on Thanksgiving Eve 53 years ago and now counts 30,000 members in 87 chapters.

Delta Delta Delta Sorority Iowa City Jefferson Hotel University of Iowa Delta Era Cue College Robert L. Stonebraker Alliance Cedar Rapids Boston University

Chapter GM PEO to Meet on Monday Evening

Chapter GM P E O will meet Monday evening with Mrs L A Kessler at 2108 Greenwood Drive SE and Mrs B L Knight as assisting hostess. The program will concern Cottey College.

P.E.O L. A. Kessler Greenwood Drive B L. Knight Cottey College

Mrs Hickok Hosts Tourist Club Afternoon

Mrs. Charles T. Hickok at 2018 Fifth Avenue SE will entertain the Tourist club Wednesday at 2 30 p m Mrs Frank V Orr in charge of the program will read Robert Sherwood play There Shall Be No Night.

Charles T. Hickok Fifth Avenue SE Frank V. Orr Robert Sherwood

Thanksgiving Week Requests for Club News Submissions

Reporters across clubs lodges churches and other groups are asked to mail their Sunday paper copy early this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday, ensuring timely publication.

Mozart Examination for High School Musicians Scheduled

The Mozart Musical club will hold its entrance examination for high school age musicians this Saturday at 2 pm in the YWCA auditorium. This will be the last exam given before February.

Mozart Musical Club Y.W C.A

Guests Sunday Visit By Deatherages From Dubuque

Mr and Mrs Oscar A Anderson hosted a Sunday visit at 2204 Ridge Way Drive SE with their guests Mr and Mrs W Russell Deatherage of Dubuque and their son Warren.

Oscar A. Anderson Ridgeway Drive W Russell Deatherage Dubuque Warren

Bringing in the Sheaves party aids church women group

Assisted by Mrs. Leona Thompson, Mrs Myrtle Smith, Mrs Martha Wendell, Miss Lena Inskeep and Miss Marie Williams, Mrs. Charles Benesh, 220 Washington Avenue SE, was hostess Friday evening at the annual Bringing in the Sheaves party of the First Christian church business women. The 17 present were entertained with movies by Bernard Bishop.

Leona Thompson Myrtle Smith Martha Wendell Lena Inskeep Marie Williams Charles Benesh Washington Avenue SE First Christian Church Bernard Bishop

Whelpleys Travel to Boise to Visit Daughter

Dr and Mrs C. B. Whelpley of 53 Fourth Avenue SE left Monday by automobile for Boise Idaho to visit their daughter Mrs L E Patr ick. Miss Lucille Pieper, bride elect of Bill Wernmey, was feted at a Friday shower at Miss Madge Ricker’s home 1248 F Avenue NE. Linn County AAA members and friends attended. Gifts were given the bride elect. Prize winners were Agnes Edgar and Mrs Lucille Loufck. Hostess aided by Miss Ardat Holbert. Attendees included Misses Marie Kula Ethel Meskimen Dorothy Pratt and Mesdames Myrtle Andrews Evelyn Karasek Gladys Palmer and Onalee Williams.

Lucille Pieper Bill Wernmey Madge Ricker Linn County A.A A Brice-Elect Buico Agnes Edgar Lucille Loufck Ardath Holbert Marie Kula Ethel Meskimen Dorothy Pratt Myrtle Andrews Evelyn Karasek Gladys Palmer Onalee Williams

Aunt Het complains about radio interference and control

Aunt Het laments radio gadgets and speaker behavior, insisting radios need a feature to cut off a speaker when anger rises. She urges designers to add a quick mute or shut off option so listeners can silence irritating talk and hear the moment of the reaction.

First Party Registered For Build A Bond Day Cedar Rapids

Dec 5 registration of a party for Cedar Rapids Build a Bond day was made at the Chamber of Commerce by Miss Betty Landa. Hostesses will entertain her bridge club with a defense savings theme and provide stamps and booklets for each guest as Cedar Rapids residents are urged to attend or host parties.

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Betty Landa Shaver Road The Chamber

Married Couples group bids farewell to Carlson pastors

The Married Couples group of Saron Lutheran church held a Friday picnic supper in the church parlors to bid farewell to Rev. Mr. and Mrs Frank Carlson who depart December 1 for a new pastorate. A gift was presented to the Carlsons. Guests included Elmer Valen, Walter Proescholdt, and J E Norgaard. New members Elmer Cejka was welcomed as a member. Supper hosts were Willard Morgan, Roy Stepanek, Emerson Hovey, and Clifford Kullander.

Saron Lutheran Church Frank Carlson Carlsons Elmer Valen Walter Proescholdt LaGrange Ill J. E. Norgaard Elmer Cejka Willard Morgan Roy Stepanek Emerson Hovey Clifford Kullander

Indiana Resident Visits Samuel Ramaker Home

The Rev John C Hanstra of Lafayette Ind visits the Rev Mr and Mrs Samuel Ramaker at 368 Seventh Avenue SW. Hanstra and Ramaker were seminary classmates in Omaha. Mrs J M Frederikson of Detroit returns home after a two week visit with her mother Mrs J C Thornton at 920 Eighth Avenue SE. Frederikson was Miss Louise Thornton before marriage.

Indiana Samuel Ramaker John C. Hanstra Lafayette, Ind Seventh Avenue SW Hanstra Mr. Ramaker Omaha Seminary J. M. Frederikson Detroit J C. Thornton Eighth Avenue SE Frederikson Louise Thornton

Thanksgiving Party Held By Friendship Class Members

Mr and Mrs Martin M Mc Guire hosted a Thanksgiving party for the Friendship class of the First Christian church on Friday night assisted by Mr and Mrs Richard Davis who will move to Los Angeles after December 1 They were presented a gift from the class Others sharing the courtesy were Mr and Mrs Jay W Messer

Martin M. McGuire Fifth Street NW Richard Davis First Christian Church Davis Los Angeles Jay W. Messer

Notable Names at Society Gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Hollingsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Bostwick, and Mr. and Mrs. Iner Morness attended the evening event, sharing introductions and cordial conversations with other local residents.

Wallace Hollingsworth Howard Phillips Roscoe Bostwick Iner Morness

Shower party honors Miss Martha Philipp bride elect

A Friday evening shower at 438 Eighth Avenue SW honored Miss Martha Philipp, with hostess Mrs. H. A. Carter assisted by Mrs. C. A. Carter and others. Guests included many named attendees such as Mesdames, Misses Ruth Markham Rose Philipp, and the bride elect Mary Frances Carroll, among a lengthy list of attendees.

Martha Philipp H. A. Carter Eighth Avenue C. A. Carter R C. Brague Ralph Chiverton Charles Anderson George Platzer John Miller John Easker George Easker Earl Olver Ed Bye John Hollister Frank Bednar Samuel Ramaker Gus Solbrig Jessie Bixby M. Smith W. C. Reeder Vern Usher Carl Reese Charles Miller E. Erickson Charles Radeke Anna Markham A. R. Knowles A. B. Steyne John Moore Dora Johns LeRoy Graham Frank Michelec Mary Frances Ann Henderson

Keep Coffee Fresh by Refrigerating Ground Coffee

If coffee loses freshness or develops rancid notes after grinding, store it in the refrigerator to help preserve aroma and extend its shelf life.

Lange Hosts Weekend Guests At Washington Ave Home

Mr and Mrs Frank Lange of 1833 Washington avenue SE hosted weekend guests including Mrs Lange s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs A W Tagel of Deerfield Illinois and their children plus Mr and Mrs H C Schult of Sumner and Alfred Meuther of Waterloo.

Frank Lange Washington Avenue

Coe YWCA Cabinet Honors Advisory Board Tea

Members of Coe college YWCA first cabinet hosted a Thanksgiving tea for the advisory board in the library staff room. Mrs. Robert Little presided at the tea table, with rust and yellow chrysanthemums and green tapers, while Miss Margaret Massey handled the arrangements.

Coe College Y.W.C.A Robert Little Margaret Massey

Post-Nuptial Party Honors Mrs Rodine

Mrs C L Rodine formerly Dorothy Cahill was honored Friday evening at Mrs Taylor's home 840 Sixth Avenue SE by Grace Winger Ruth Buresh Charlotte Wing and Mae Taylor with eighteen guests attending.

C. L. Rodine Dorothy Cahill Grace Winger Ruth Buresh Charlotte Wing Mae Taylor

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Eugene Averill Arizona Mrs. Risvedt F. Auxiliary PEO Witi Sirs. Hickok Business Women’s Party Whelpleys Daughter C. B. Whelpley Fourth Avenue SE Boise Ida L. E. Paterick Pascal Celery Gofka 16Th Ave Iwarket First Party Saron Lutheran Frank Carlsons Kenmore Food Shop Monarch Clicquot Club Ginger Ale Folgers Ffee Hutter-Nut Ffee Idaho M.J.B. Coffee Quaker Hamm Waities Corot NORGE Leyge Thrifty Foods 12Th Street Texas Llumince Bologna Eccedar Pike Brosec Third Ave Springers Clicquet Club Eatmore Lange Cranberries Michigan Apples Ide College Inn Ite Richelieu Cranberry Kellogg's All-Brand Crown Sugar Jack Sprat Roel Ren Jersey Texas Juice Sunkist Arge Jack Sprat Food Marion Runiy Sterling Grocery Five Chandler Grocery L. O. Dickey Iowa Drapela Mt. Vernon Ave M. M. Dvorak Mason Food Market E “Ave Philipp Frank Langes COE Y.W.C.A. Cabinet Honors Advisory Board Rodine Zoric DIAL
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