Pre-Holiday Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs Gray
Will Be Hosts At Pre-Holiday Dinner combines to inspire a party Wednesday on the eve of Iowa's Thanksgiving. The Commonwealth tea room will be the scene of a dinner party to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gray, 849 Third avenue SE, whose guests will have a pre-holiday feast of pheasant. The table will be decorated with chrysanthemums in harvest colors. After dinner the group will be entertained at bridge. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Harms, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Dunham, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carnegie, Mrs. B. L. Sheldon, Mrs. Clara Thule, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Richards, Mrs. R. E. Wilson, and Mrs. Kate Kiburz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Commonwealth Tea Room
Fred Gray
Third Avenue SE
Bridge
Commonwealth
Gray
W. S. Bartlett
S. P. Beatty
A. E. Harms
J. T. Taylor
B. E. Dunham
Roy Carnegie
B. L. Sheldon
Clara Thule
W. W. Richards
R. E. Wilson
Kate Kiburz
P E O Chapter Meeting At Mrs Waples Home
Chapter I and II of P E O met Monday for a dessert luncheon at 331 Forest Drive SE hosted by Mrs Frank C Waples. Mrs George Krabbenhoff assisted, Mrs Leon A Meyer spoke on projects and the educational loan fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Waples
Forest Drive
George Krabbenhoff
Leon A. Meyer
Cottey College
Educational Loan Fund
Arthur L. Augustine
Bruce West
Woltershorf
Marvin Selden
Harold J. Ross
Charles J. Bready
A. H. Boileau
American Home Dept Card Benefit At Cedar Rapids Club
The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club American Home department held a benefit card party at the club home on Tuesday with 60 attendees. High prizes were awarded at each table and additional prizes went to Mesdames C. E. Briggs G. H. Johanos Kenneth Wertz R. A. Nelson Alletta Shadle Mildred Stowe P. E. Porter F. J. Zbanek Rose Carlson Henrietta Wiese and Mabel Caffee. Refreshments featured a green yellow and orange table with a horn of plenty. Mrs. Gilbert Thompson presided at the main table with social chairman Mrs. C. H. Wescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Home Department
Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club
C. E. Briggs
G. H. Johanos
Kenneth Wertz
R. A. Nelson
Alletta Shadle
Mildred Stowe
P. E. Porter
F. J. Zbanek
Rose Carlson
Henrietta Wiese
Mabel Caffee
Gilbert Thompson
C. H. Wescott
Reed Nelsons Host Pheasant Dinner At Home
Mr and Mrs Reed C Nelson of 2917 Meadowbrook drive SE entertained guests at a pheasant dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Will Preston Mr and Mrs Verle Porter Dr and Mrs E M Victorine Mr and Mrs E B Callender Mr and Mrs Wade Nelson Mr Jennings and Mrs Cora Lawrence of Marble Rock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed C. Nelson
Meadowbrook Drive
Will Preston
Verle Porter
E. M. Victorine
E. B. Callender
Wade Nelson
Jennings
Cora Lawrence
Marble Rock
Andersons Journey to Ghent for Holiday Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Anderson and their sons Teddy and David traveled to Ghent Minnesota to spend the holiday with Theodore's parents Mr. and Mrs. F A Anderson and his brother and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Anderson
Teddy
David
Ghent
Minn
Mr. Anderson
F. A. Anderson
Hesser Hosts Tuesday Study Club Meeting
Mrs. Jay W. Hesser of 1508 Avenue NE hosted the Tuesday Study Club at her home Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. C. S. Foster spoke on propaganda based on Leonard Doob’s Propaganda and related works. Assistants Mrs. Lester DeYarman and Mrs. Fred C. Meyers served at the tea table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay W. Hesser
Avenue NE
C. S. Foster
Leonard Doob
Fine Art of Propaganda
Institute For Propaganda Analysis
Lester DeYarman
Fred C. Meyers
Miss Vivien Buser Attends Navy Ball in Chicago
Miss Vivien Buser of 1830 B Avenue NE left Wednesday for Chicago to visit Evanston friends. She will be the guest of Lawton Crosby for the Navy ball Friday evening at the Stevens Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivien Buser
Avenue NE
Chicago
Evanston
Lawton Crosby
Stevens Hotel
Mrs. E. B. Kearns Hosts Family Weekend
Mrs. E. B. Kearns entertained at 401 Twenty-second Street SE this weekend with five children, additional relatives from Fairfield Milwaukee Minneapolis Menomonie Council Bluffs and Wisconsin joining. Grandchildren completed by great grandchildren Kay Kearns and Douglass Jerry Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Kearns
Twenty-second Street
C. H. Kearns
Kearns
C. W. Wade
Wade
Fairfield
L. W. Spickard
Spickard
Milwaukee
George R. Yount
Mr. Yount
Menomonie
Wis
Paul B. Clemons
Mr. Clemons
Minneapolis
Mrs. Kearns
Roy Lawson
Mr. Lawson
Council Bluffs
Carl Kearns
Mary
John Yount
Barbara
Joey Spickard
Nancy
Jimmie Clemons
Kay Kearns
Douglass
Jerry Lawson
D of U V Party Hosts Card Night Invitees
Members of Rebecca Andre andr tent Daughters of Union Veterans invite husbands and friends to a Friday card party in the Bungalow of the Light company. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. In charge are Mrs. Hugh Hillerege Mrs. John Heaton Mrs. W. H. Larkin and Mrs. H. H. Montillon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Alexandr
Daughters of Union Veterans
The
Light Company
Hugh Hillerege
John Heaton
W. H. Larkin
H. H. Montillon
Ring Hosts Picnic for Lockwood Twenty Fifth Anniversary
A Sunday picnic at Mr. and Mrs. George E. Ring 916 Avenue NW honored Mr. and Mrs. Bert L. Lockwood of Anamosa on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests included the Lockwood children and spouses and several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Ring
Avenue NW
Bert L. Lockwood
Anamosa
Robert
Earl
Melvin Lockwood
Clifford Guynn
Waterloo
Fay McCune
la Porte
Katie Harmon
Edward Guynn
Mount Auburn
Fred Burnett
Colfax
Albert McCune
E. J. Hosmer
Darrell
Vida Machovec
Phyilis
Jean Ring
Ohseta Camp Fire Hosts Thanksgiving Party
Eleven members of Ohseta Camp Fire group from Arthur school gathered Monday afternoon for a Thanksgiving party at guardian Mrs. W. L. Andrews home at 115 Thirty-second Street NE. Attendees included Patricia Tracy Doris Bleakley Jacqueline Scott Virginia Morse Virginia Kluber Patti Clark Doris Crowley Shirley Heald Evelyn Kudina Marye Severson and Mary Ellenird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohseta
Arthur School
W. L. Andrews
Thirty-second Street
Patricia Tracy
Doris Bleakley
Jacqueline Scott
Virginia Morse
Virginia Kluber
Patti Clark
Doris Crowley
Shirley Heald
Evelyn Kudina
Mary Cae Severson
Mary Ellanird
Pfann Hosts Afternoon And Evening Social Guests
Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Pfann entertain a group in the apartment recreation room on Sunday. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Tehel, Mr. and Mrs. Behle, Mr. and Mrs. Bishton, Mr. and Mrs. Fredericks, Mr. Lang, Dr. Spellman, Mr. and Mrs. Upmier and Hilda, the Brechts and family, the Bartoshs and family, Mrs. Pitlik and Billy, Mrs. Conners, Rose Rottocil, and Hillis Houser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Pfann
William Tehel
William Behle
Fred Bishton
Guy Fredericks
W. Lang
M. T. Spellman
Harry Upmier
Hilda
Brecht
Walther League Meets at Trinity Lutheran Church
The Trinity Lutheran Walther league gathered in the church parlor last week to prepare cut-outs for member Robert Kiecksee who is in Rochester Minnesota. Refreshments were served by Ada Detlefsen, Lois Benson and Lorraine Trueblood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Walther League
Robert Kiecksee
Rochester, Minn
Ada Detlefsen
Lois Benson
Lorraine Trueblood
Engagement Announced for Dora Lee Karch to Russell Walker
Mr and Mrs Walter Karch of Alburnett announce the engagement of their daughter Dora Lee of Cedar Rapids to Russell Walker son of Mr and Mrs F M Jones of Hopkinton. The wedding will take place soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Karch
Alburnett
Dora Lee
Cedar Rapids
Russell Walker
F. M. Jones
Hopkinton
Coronet Club Hosts Spread at Coe College
Coronet a non Greek women's group at Coe college held a spread in Literary hall Monday night with nearly sixty attendees. Patronesses honored were Mrs. Paul C. Greene Mrs. J. Dale Welsch Mrs. Ed Winterberg and Miss Andrea Johannsen. A trio Corrine Foster Marjorie Deering Bettie Thomas performed and Lois McCaleb directed a seven member skit followed by group singing. Committee members were Catherine Aukerman Bernis Cramer Phyllis Myers and Florence Van Winkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Literary Hall
Paul C. Greene
J. Dale Welsch
Ed Winterberg
Andrea Johannsen
Corrine Foster
Marjorie Deering
Bettie Thomas
Lois McCaleb
Catherine Aukerman
Bernis Cramer
Phyllis Myers
Florence van Winkle
Surprise Birthday Honored for Mrs Stillions at Cedar Rapids Home
A surprise party Saturday evening celebrated Mrs. Bill Stillions at her Cedar Rapids area home north of Marion. Attendees included couples from Marion and Cedar Rapids such as Clark and Mildred Bartlett Merrill and Mary Wilson Harold Usher Elvice Milburn Carl and Paul Blake and Howard Hansen plus Harry Hanson and the host. The guest of honor received gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stillions
Marion
Clark Bartlett
Merrill Wilson
Harold Usher
Elvice Milburn
Carl Blake
Paul Blake
Cedar Rapids
Howard Hansen
Harry Hanson
Covington
Mr. Stillions
Cedar Rapids Society Plans Holiday Week Schedule
The Cedar Rapids Society for the Hard of Hearing will not meet this Thursday. Lip reading class members should meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the club rooms 201 203 O R C building. On Thursday evening Dec 7 plans for the society will be discussed. Dec 8 the society sponsors a benefit card party at the Electric Light Company Bungalow with refreshments prizes and other games. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Society For the
Electric Light Company
Wathans Host Dinner for Upcoming Wedding
Mr and Mrs Ed Wathan of 156414 Second Avenue SE held a Monday dinner to honor Miss Ruth Tarvestad and Quentin Nemmers whose marriage is set for Thanksgiving morning at St Matthew's church. Guests included Mr and Mrs J J Patten Bernard Nemmers Miss Mary Lockwood and Mrs George Quinn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Wathan
Second Avenue SE
Ruth Tarvestad
Quentin Nemmers
St. Matthew’s Church
J. J. Patten
Bernard Nemmers
Mary Lockwood
George Quinn
Nancy Lou club marks Hartrums' nineteenth anniversary
Members of the Nancy Lou club and their husbands met Sunday evening for a buffet supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Irving Hart rum 400 Twenty-sixth street SE to celebrate the Hartrums nineteenth wedding anniversary. The table decorations featured yellow and copper chrysanthemums. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. K. R. Farquhar Payson Scott and Miss Florence Narber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lou Club
Irving Hartrum
Twenty-sixth Street
Hartrums
K. R. Farquhar
Payson Scott
Florence Narber
Keefer Family Visits Marshalltown for Thanksgiving
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Keefer of 1823 Fifth Avenue SE left Wednesday to spend the Thanksgiving weekend in Marshalltown with their daughter Mrs. Gilbert Menzner her husband Mr. Menzner and their son Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Keefer
Fifth Avenue SE
Marshalltown
Gilbert Menzner
Menzner
Frederick
Youth Temperance Council Meets at Christensen Home
The Youth Temperance council gathered Monday evening at Frances Christensen’s home. Miss Christensen led a discussion on chapter four of Studies In Government. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Temperance Council
Frances Christensen
Out Of Town Guests Arrive For Thanksgiving in Cedar Rapids
Visitors arrive for the Thanksgiving holiday in Cedar Rapids including Mrs. D. J. Pulis of San Francisco visiting Dr. and Mrs. Ivins and Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Pulis on Fifth avenue SE. James Trewin and Miss Ann Pressley arrive from Ames to stay with the Trewins. Elizabeth Wilcox arrives from Ames to visit Mrs. Ida Wilcox. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Covert from Chicago bring daughter Judith Ann to spend the holiday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Byrnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Philadelphia
D. J. Pulis
San Francisco
Harry M. Ivins
Fifth Avenue SE
G. S. Pulis
Pulis
Gordon
James Trewin
Harold R. Trewin
Fourth Avenue SE
Iowa State College
Ames
Ann Pressley
University of Arizona
Trewin
Ida Wilcox
Commonwealth Apartments
Elizabeth Wilcox
Chicago
R. M. Covert
Judith Ann
Thanksgiving Party At Okicita Camp Fire Home
Twelve members of the Okicita Camp Fire group held a Thanksgiving party Tuesday at guardian Mrs. J. F. Geordon home. Games were played and refreshments served. Guests included Mrs. H. Smith and Patricia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okicita
J. F. Geordon
H. Smith
Patricia
Miss Kathryn Low Goes to Chicago for Weekend Visit
Miss Kathryn C. Low, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Low, departed Wednesday to spend the weekend in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn C. Low
James Low
Chicago
Cedar Rapids Food Stamp Plan Delayed 60 to 90 Days
Cedar Rapids cannot set up the Food Stamp plan for 60 to 90 days. A. L. Taylor of the Chamber of Commerce was informed by the FSCC office in Milwaukee that cooperation is good but survey and executive staffing cause the delay. Congressman Jacobsen backs the local application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation
A. L. Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
FSCC
Milwaukee
Taylor
W. S. Jacobsen
Jacobsen
Washington
Frank Gorup Elected Coin Club President
The Cedar Rapids Coin club met in the Montrose hotel with A. E. Washburn as chairman. Officers elected: President Frank Gorup, vice-president Earle Waite, secretary and treasurer Hellene Alexander. Committees named for sergeant at arms, host, librarian, program, publicity, and exhibits. Royal Holbrook named principal speaker for banquet tied to the eighth annual stamp club. Regular meetings set for the second Monday monthly. next meeting date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Coin Club
Montrose Hotel
A. E. Washburn
Frank Gorup
Earle Waite
Hellene Alexander
Mr. Gorup
Milo Kouba
Raymond Rieck
Charles Marsden
R. B. Stahl
Harry Winn
Roy Jackman
Ray Harman
Henry Peters
Fred Jewell
A. W. Jenista
Gilbert Borschel
Royal Holbrook
Robert Stahl
Jenista
Mr. Stahl
Awards assembly at McKinley High highlights school athletics
An awards assembly at McKinley High School presided by principal W L Paxson honored 1939 varsity football players including Bob Straka Charles Griffith and many others. Coach Ivan Nemecek announced cross country awards and National Athletic Scholarship Society members. girls athletics were summarized by coach Rosalind Nelson noting a 120 girl volleyball round robin with ten teams and top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Kinley Senior High School
W. L. Paxson
Paul Anthony
Janis Owens
Leonard T. Paula
Bob Straka
Charles Griffith
John Krabbenhoff
Charles Krizek
Jack Melichar
Jerry Staples
Dean Tosh
Bob Wooleyhan
Dick Zieke
Hollis Bro
Robert Pries
Ben Davis
Eddie Sanders
Jack Farwell
Ernest Abodeely
Bob Chiafos
Jesse Cortez
Edwin Griffith
Earl Heath
Mitchell Homsey
Bruce Ingels
Charles Josifek
Walter Knoebel
Paul Lucas
James Milke
George Miller
Phil Murrillo
George Pechar
Dick Pinney
Warren Pugh
Dick Sedlacek
Bob Tvrdik
Bill Thompson
Jack Wienands
Emil Christle
Wayne Basler
Rosalind Nelson
Pauline Floereninger
Vera Vaclav
Helen Vaclav
Muriel Berggren
Dorothy Lehman
Lucia Smith
Dorothy Spencer
Rosa Peterson
Wilma Coates
Lucile Harris
Clairbel Snelling
Martha Trustos
Elinor Simon
Eleanor Bort
Doris Smith
Margie Sleight
Betty Vogel
Dorothy Mesknes
Leone Engberg
Josephine Haddy
Wilma Trachta
Kothy Rosen
Georgina Mark
Margaret Reid
Georgann Kopecky
Virginia Ruffin
Barbara Robinson
Merlyn Miller
Betty McCaulley
Darlene Vaughn
Ida Mae _ Boerstler
Church of God to Close Evangelistic Services Tonight
The final evangelistic service at the Church of God on L avenue at Eighth street NW will be held this evening with Dr. C A Stewart speaking on The Bible's Greatest Teaching. Music will highlight the event and George Hayes will lead congregational singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
L Avenue
Eighth Street NW
C. A. Stewart
George Hayes
Stewart
Jonah
Jesus
Two Clinton Men Die in Train Crash Near Prophetstown
Harold C. Goodman and Clarence Gunther, workers at Clinton Iron and Bridge Works, were killed when their car was struck by a C B Q passenger train one mile east of Prophetstown. Victor Rogendorf suffered critical injuries in the wreck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prophetstown, Ill
Harold C. Goodman
Clarence Gunther
Clinton Iron and Bridge Works
Clinton
Victor Rogendorf
C. B. and Q
Prophetstown
Alpine Club Members See Travel Pictures
Coe College Alpine Club heard Dr. Walfred A. Anderson of Ithaca New York share colored slides from his summer trip through England Scotland Sweden and Norway The Cornell sociology professor and father of Norma Jane and Ruth E Anderson spoke on Sweden and its cooperative systems Attending were Dr Alice B Salter Dr Ben H Peterson Miss Ethel Ryan and Miss Evelyn Street with Arnold Brokaw presiding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe Alpine Club
Walfred A. Anderson
Ithaca
N. Y
England
Scotland
Sweden
Norway
Anderson
Cornell University
Norma Jane
Ruth E. Anderson
Coe
Alice B. Salter
Ben H. Peterson
Ethel Ryan
Evelyn Street
Arnold Brokaw
Newly Acquired Wealth Changes Their Attitude
A humorous social column notes how wealth has made once modest people pretentious and cynical about love. The letter writer critiques modern girls' motives in marriage while acknowledging some counterexamples. A lively, opinionated exchange invites readers to weigh in on changing roles and values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E’s
No-Exit Lover Warning in a Cautionary Rhyme
A terse verse cautions against risky romance. It warns that many pursue a dangerous game and suffer burns. It suggests seeking a partner free of constraints to avoid heartbreak.
Grinnell Man Sentenced in Auto Theft Case
Dwight Vaughan twenty of Grinnell received a ten year term at the Anamosa men’s reformatory for auto theft. He allegedly stole a car in Oskaloosa last week and drove it to Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
INS
Dwight Vaughan
Grinnell
Anamosa
Waterloo
Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin
Constipation and stomach discomfort are addressed by Dr Caldwell's Laxative Senna with Syrup Pepsin. The combined formula claims to loosen bowels and aid digestion by pepsin dissolving undigested protein in the stomach, with a palatable syrup for family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Caldwell
How Family of 5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week
A pantry friendly weekly menu outlines a complete balanced plan for a family of five, detailing meals to cover two adults and three children with about $12 weekly. It includes a rice and condensed soup casserole recipe, daily menus, and notes on Thanksgiving and Christmas candy ideas.
Living Costs Rise in 32 Large Cities Study
Washington AP reports a 3.6 percent rise in food costs over the three months ending Sept 15. The overall cost of living for wage earner families in 32 large cities increased by 1.2 percent for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Thief Steals Suit From Boston Resident Twice
Police report a thief first stole $17 from the pocket of a new blue serge suit at William Covington’s home in Boston. Tuesday night the thief returned and took the suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William Covington
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F. C. Waples
American Home Dept
Reed Nelsons
Andersons
Canton Cafe
3Rd Ave
Mary Morris
Brosh Chapel
Navy Ball
U. V. Party
George Rings
Ohseta Camp Fire
Walther League
DuBarry
Richard Hudnut
Beauty Kits
Elmo—Yardley
Harriet Hubbard Ayer
Dora Lee Karch
Honor Mrs. Stillions
ED Wathans
Keefers
Gues
Okicita Camp
Miss Low
Coin Club
Clyde Lewis
NEA Service. Inc
T.M. RE
Freddie
M'Kinley
Alpine Club
Mary Manners
Miss Manners
Lucky Man
Mabel
Consult
Welcom
W. Reams
C. V. Shepherd Agency
National Life Insurance of
Senred Ans
G. O. Fletcher
Guy
Turkey
American Cranberry Exchange
West Broadway
York City
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