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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1944
Page
6
Navy ship's cook Dale E. Williams returns to visit his wife and son John after two and a half years of service. They live with Mrs. Williams' parents at 1606 K Avenue NE. Williams has served in Atlantic Pacific and Mediterranean waters and will report December 1 to Norfolk Virginia for further orders.
The article lists postponements and upcoming meetings for local clubs and auxiliary groups including P.O. Clerks Local 166, Townsend club No. 7, Carrie Morcombe D of H, Grand Army of the Republic circles, L A P M Sunshine, and several others. It notes a Christmas party, picnics, luncheons, and elections, plus a December 10 Catholic Women meeting in Marion and a social for Daughters of Isabella officers.
Engagement news from Burlington announces Lois Ita to wed Lt Robert J Holloway son of Frank M Smith of Iowa City. Lois a University of Iowa senior active in Alpha Chi Omega Phi Gamma Nu and the University Symphony. Holloway a U Iowa graduate and former ROTC cadet colonel awaiting new assignment after leaving Fort Benning Georgia.
USO auxiliary hostesses serve at the Linnlodge USO center with Mrs. Lenn Wheeler as chairman and Mrs. Edith Heefner as auxiliary president. Chi Omega Mothers club set luncheon Thursday at Mrs. Bonnie Coy’s home. Ida Mansfield circle plans a King's Daughters salad luncheon at Mrs. George Healey’s home Tuesday. Terry Johnston celebrated his fifth birthday at 221 B Avenue NW with Mrs C W Johnston hosting.
Jane confindty Sung Lee hosts a Frederick event with guests including Coen icon Denny Con rad Gerry Flaherty Patsy and Kenny Nayier and several mothers. Terry attends at her aunt Mrs futile Ricks home at 1132 Third Avenue SW with Terry's parents Mrs Frank Doan Mrs Frederick L Doan Miss Burnadette LaCombe and Mrs Mabel Oldfield.
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