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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1942

Page

10

Miss Hughes Heads to Washington for Red Cross Training

Miss Helen Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hughes 620 Seventeenth street SE leaves Thursday for Washington DC to train with the American Red Cross and later serve as staff social worker at a station hospital. She has spent the past two years in welfare work in Sioux City Iowa.

Helen Hughes William Hughes Seventeenth Street Washington, D. C Hughes American Red Cross Miss Hughes Sioux City

Notes from the Capital Washington Musings

Washington musings describe hotel policies limiting stay lengths and the rotation of guests. The writer notes appointments at the WPB, reporters in the Capitol, crowded grocers, and colorful observations of politicians, journalists, and war-time life in Washington.

Johnson and Carleton wed in Iowa city home ceremony

In Manchester on Thursday four o’clock Miss Carleton became Mrs. Johnson in a formal home ceremony. Dr. Charles J. Bready officiated before a fireplace amid gladiolus and chrysanthemums. Out‑of‑town guests came from Kansas City, Waterloo, Manchester, Anamosa and Earlville.

C. A. Carle Clyde A. Johnson Manchester Charles J. Bready Dana Brown Iowa City Doris Janecek Neil Johnson Washington, D. C Janecek Johnson South University of Iowa Alpha Chi Omega Sorority College of Pharmacy University of Town Rho Chi Camp Dodge Army Kansas City Waterloo Anamosa Earlville

Miss Joan Yessler to Begin Sophomore Year at Oberlin

Miss Joan Yessler daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Yessler will go Saturday to Oberlin college Oberlin Ohio where she will be a sophomore this year. Mr and Mrs Yessler will accompany their daughter and visit in Oak Park Illinois with Mrs Yessler s sisters.

Joan Yessler J. A. Yessler Fourth Avenue SE Oberlin College Oberlin Ohio Mrs. Yessler Oak Park Ill

Miss Curry Honored by Miss Cusack at Shower

Miss Betty Curry was honored at a Monday evening shower hosted by Miss Marilyn Cusack at 256 Fifteenth Street NW. The bride elect received a gift from the group as twenty five guests joined the courtesy with assisting hostesses Mrs. W. J. Currell Mrs. M. W. Curry and Mrs. James E. Cusack.

Betty Curry Marilyn Cusack Fifteenth Street NW W. J. Currell M. W. Curry James E. Cusack

Dietitian Miss Murray Guides Fort Riley Hospital Menus

Miss Elizabeth Murray head dietitian at Fort Riley Kan plans meals for soldiers from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a staff of five dietitians and about 14 cooks mainly enlisted men. She samples camp life, notes fried chicken and cherry pie as favorites, and helps entertain patients in a hospital recreation room.

Frances Eby Fort Riley Kan Elizabeth Murray Miss Murray A. J. Murray Second Avenue SE Kansas Hospital Red Cross

Carleton College Chapel Choir Names Two Local Singers

Miss Ellen Curray and Bob Taylor, children of local residents, were chosen to sing in Carleton College chapel choir. They reside on Linden drive SE and Blake boulevard SE respectively, highlighting community ties to the college music program.

Miss Curray Bob Taylor Carleton Choir Ellen Curray Roy E. Curray Linden Drive Harmon R. Taylor Blake Boulevard Carleton College Chapel

Brown Dines With Kin for Eightieth Birthday Keepsake

Martin Brown of 1311 K street SW was honored at a Tuesday dinner by his daughter and sons and their families. The celebration marked Mr. Brown’s eightieth birthday with relatives including John W. Brown Henry Jensen family Emma Anna Clifford John William Doris Shirley Bob Bill P. H. Brown Mary Betty and two more daughters Mrs Jacob Kutzier and Mrs W C Cox and a son Frank Brown all listed from Waukegan and Campbellsville.

Martin Brown K_ street Mr. Brown John W. Brown Henry Jensen Emma Anna Clifford John William Brown Doris Shirley Bob Bill P. H. Brown Mary Betty

Immaculate Conception Freshmen Entertained At Jennings Home

Freshmen girls from Immaculate Conception high school gathered Thursday evening at Miss Rose Mary Jennings 521 Twelfth Street SE. Games and music provided diversion as Peggy Aldrich Betty Barta Virginia Dautremont Mary Ann Walsh Mary Margaret Hammill Dolores Fee Mary Jean McComas Mary Kathryn Prout Carol Mottet Joan McGuire and Marlys Jean Shebeck attended.

the Immaculate Conception High School Rose Mary Jennings Twelfth Street SE Peggy Aldrich Betty Barta Virginia Dautremont Mary Ann Walsh Mary Margaret Hammill Dolores Fee

Glamour-Ette Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Miss Dorothy May Sramek hosted Glamour-Ette members at 3425 Third Avenue SE. Officers elected include President Ruth Rice, vice-president Mary Newman, secretary and treasurer Mrs. Dave Holsey. guests included Mrs. James Zoller. Members present were Miss Jean Owen and Mrs. Dean Rickey.

Dorothy May Sramek Third Avenue SE Ruth Rice Mary Newman Dave Holsey Jean Owen Dean Rickey James Zoller

Miss Jane Alexander Joins Bit and Spur Club at ISU

Miss Jane Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Alexander 2079 Linn boulevard SE joined the Bit and Spur club at Iowa State College in Ames on Wednesday.

Jane Alexander L. W. Alexander Linn Boulevard Iowa State College Ames

Art Club Picnic Planned at Vinton This Saturday

Members of the Art club will travel to Vinton on Saturday for a picnic with Dr and Mrs T L Chadbourne.

ART Club Vinton Mrs T. L. Chadbourne

Cub Pack 24 Welcomes New Cubs and Graduates

Cub Pack No. 24 held its first meeting of the year at Garfield school with 100 Cubs, parents and friends. Graduates Billy Robison Buddy Brebner and Louis Merrifield received scout hand books and were welcomed into Scout Troop No. 24 by H L Adams and Scouts Guerin Thompson and Marshall Brebner. New Cubs Larry Bowers James Duster Gordon Aukerman Duane Wright and Donald Gott joined the pack. Mrs George Seigle president of the Cub Mothers club spoke on duties of a den mother and led a war service contest with prizes to Ronald Wright Billy Bennett James Beck and John Coberly.

Garfield School Billy Robison Buddy Brebner Louis Merrifield H. L. Adams Guerin Thompson Marshall Brebner Larry Bowers James Duster Gordon Aukerman Duane Wright Donald Gott George Seigle Cub Mother's Club

Patriotic council fire honors girls at Wahonadaka camp

On Wednesday afternoon in Martha Sheldon’s home at 1338 Hinkley avenue NW a Wahonadaka camp fire group gathering awarded rank and honor beads. Thirteen girls attended with guardian Joan Buscho. Candles lit by Gloria Durr Alberta Nichols and Martha Sheldon and extinguished by Betty Mitchell Barbara Marr and Eileen Eyfer. Barbara Steele read a patriotic story.

Wahonadaka Martha Sheldon Hinkley Avenue Patriotic Council Joan Buscho Gloria Durr Alberta Nichols Betty Mitchell Barbara Marr Eileen Eyfer Barbara Steele

Hinton Graduates From University of Illinois

Robert M. Hinton son of Mr and Mrs A W Hinton 119 2 First Street NE was graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign Friday. He went to Champaign Thursday to attend the exercises.

Robert M. Hinton A. W. Hinton First Street University of Illinois At Champaign Mr. Hinton Champaign

Winters Family Attends Drake Grinnell Football Game

Mr and Mrs Fred A Winters and their son Robert Bruce of 1901 Blake boulevard SE traveled to Des Moines Friday for the Drake Grinnell football game Friday evening.

Fred A. Winter Blake Boulevard Robert Bruce Des Moines Drake- Grinnell

Local Picnic Supper Honors Cummins Family Guest

The J. C. Lieks of 320 Twentieth Street SE host a Friday evening picnic supper honoring Mrs. Liek’s father J. E. Cummins of Clermont Florida. Ten guests will be included in the courtesy.

J. C. Lieks Twentieth Street

Bridge Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Ford

Mrs. L. M. Ford entertained her bridge club at a Friday luncheon at 307 Crescent Street SE. Eight places were set, with members gathered for the meal and game.

Bridge Club L. M. Ford Crescent Street SE

I H N circle of King's Daughters dessert luncheon

The I H N circle met Thursday at Mrs. H L Walker’s home 1800 B avenue NE for a dessert luncheon. Twenty members answered roll call with scripture. Guests Mrs. Donald Altang and daughter Linda of Des Moines attended. Devotions by Mrs. T C Baker. The group tied a quilt for the needy and embroidered sheets and pillowcases for the King's Daughters Home in Fort Madison. A rummage sale is planned for Oct 30. next meeting will be at Mrs. E W DeNio’s home 1730 Third avenue SE.

I. H. N. Circle of King’s Daughters H. L. Walker B Avenue NE Donald Altang Linda Des Moines T. C. Baker Fort Madison E. W. DeNio Third Avenue SE

Crusaders Open Season at Sunshine Mission

The Christian Crusaders of the Church of God held the first meeting of the season Thursday evening at the Sunshine Mission. Co-pastors Rev Mr and Mrs S E Dooty led with Mrs George Nye in charge. Henry Cole delivered the sermon as musical selections were performed. While this article notes daily meetings by various groups at the mission.

Christian Crusaders Church of God Sunshine Mission S. E. Dooty George Nye Henry Cole the Mission

Jane Boyd Circle Holds Dessert Luncheon Meeting

Members of the Jane Boyd circle of King’s Daughters met Thursday at 388 Seventeenth Street SE for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. Gertrude Bain. Mrs. L. K. Cornell led the business session, with Mrs. Hiller ege directing devotions and sewing filling the afternoon. The next gathering is set for October 15 in the Red Cross rooms at the Y.M.C.A.

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters Gertrude Bain Seventeenth Street Hugh Hillerege L. K. Cornell Hillerege Red Cross

Hostess Miss Dorothy Johnson Hosts Mange Dining Club

Miss Dorothy Johnson hosted Mange Dining club on Thursday evening at 1044 Third avenue SW. Guests included Jack Andrews Roy Blake Don Myers Merle Ullrich Norma Marcha and Jo Milota. The gathering honored Miss Johnson visiting Mr and Mrs R V Johnson for three weeks.

Dorothy Johnson Third Avenue SW Mange The Mines Jack Andrews Roy Blake Don Myers Merle Ullrich Norma Marcha Jo Milota Miss Johnson R. V. Johnson

Pauline Edda Celebrates Sixteenth Birthday

Mr and Mrs F R Edda of 1611 J avenue NE hosted a party for their daughter Pauline on her sixteenth birthday Wednesday evening. Twenty four guests attended the celebration.

F. R. Edda J Avenue Pauline

Social luncheon hosted by Mrs Burke Schimmelpfenning

Mrs Burke Schimmelpfenning entertained Mrs E Valentine and Mrs Ethel Beach at luncheon on Wednesday at her home on 1931 Mt Vernon Avenue SE.

Burke Schimmelpfenning Mt. Vernon Avenue SE E. Valentine Ethel Beach

Malta chapter No 415 O E S meeting announced

Members of the Malta chapter No 415 O E S will meet Saturday at 7 45 p m in the Masonic hall. A social hour will follow the business meeting and all members are invited.

Malta Masonic Hall

Last Will and Testament of Joseph W. Sates Heard in Cedar Rapids

Notice announces the probate hearing for the Last Will and Testament of Joseph W. Sates late of Cedar Rapids Iowa deceased The Cedar Rapids District Court orders proof and admission to probate at the Court House in Iowa The notice is dated October 1 1942 and signed by Clerk of the District Court Jos Mekote Attorney

Iowa District Court At & Oclock Nm Instrumenti Joseph W. Sates Court House Same ‘Co Cedar Rapids Rearet Rosenbaum Cedarission Rome

Sixteen Members Meet for Luncheon of King’s Daughters Circle

Sixteen members of Service circle of King’s Daughters gathered Thursday at Mrs. E. D. Jack Higley avenue SE home for luncheon. Mrs. W. L. Capron assisted, led devotions, and committees were named for devotions, social, telephone, courtesy, baby band, historian, philanthropic, and ways and means. The circle voted to meet all day on philanthropic dates from Oct. 15 in Red Cross rooms to make surgical dressings. next meeting set for Nov. 5 at Mrs. B. C. Bunker 1834 Park avenue SE.

King’s Daughters E. D. Jack Higley Avenue W. L. Capron Capron Raymond Reid C. H. Klersey Ruby Seysier A. A Marshall Clark W. A. Wilson Myron Mason B. C. Bunker Park Avenue SE

Wrinkles and How to Keep Skin Smooth

Dr Mary MacFadyen explains wrinkles form from aging skin loss of fat and elasticity. Recurrent expressions sun exposure and poor rest worsen lines. Tips include good sleep, eye check, gentle cleansing, cold cream at night, avoiding rapid weight loss, and using adhesive tape across stubborn wrinkles.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club holds music department tea program

Sixty members and guests attended the first program and tea of Cedar Rapids Woman's Club music department. Officers named include Vice-chairman Mrs Ralph Groom and Secretary Mrs W E Victorine. Committees span program social ways and means and hospitality. Guests performed patriotic songs and musicians accompanied by Mrs Lorenzen. A separate Nature and Garden tea followed with reports and a slide presentation by Frederick N Lutz.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club L. E. MacLaughlin Ralph Groom W. E. Victorine E. W. Reed A. E. Heinrich MacLaughlin G. J. Lorenzen Gordon Barger F. J. Maag Grace Meloney Flowers W. E. Goreham Warren Hanson Walter Heable R. J. Allen Bertha LeFebvre Heinrich Norman D. Bowers E. A. Dodge Harold Travis Legion Auxiliary Harold Barlow Lorenzen Erma Kronan Dean Ring R. J. Groom F. E. Mueller L. A. Talbott Club Nature and Garden Department

Floral arrangements and pageant prop featured at event

Laura Lee Burroughs displayed colored flower arrangements while a patriotism themed short film titled The Free American Way was shown. The centerpieces used tapers and a fruit and flower filled shell. Mrs Jerome presided with Mrs Schwartzentruber as chairman and Mines J. W. Hopp Heathel Jerome and A. H. Aukerman among organizers. Mrs Bertha LeFebvre served as hospitality chairman.

Laura Lee Burroughs Jerome Schwartzentruber J. W. Hopp Heathel A. H. Aukerman Bertha LeFebvre

Miss Helen Darragh Leaves for Kansas

Miss Helen Darragh daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Darragh 1411 Eighth Avenue SE left this week for Wichita Kansas where she will resume her work as psychiatric social worker with the Family Consultation Service She has spent the last month with her parents.

Helen Darragh J. W. Darragh Eighth Avenue SE Wichita Kan

Finegan urges Christians to look to future

Dr. Jack Finegan head of the religious department at Iowa State College spoke at a St. Paul’s Methodist dinner during National Religious Education week. He urged optimism despite war and urged a long view with a world still to live in. About 250 church school workers attended the event.

Jack Finegan Iowa State College St. Paul’s Methodist Church Finegan I. E. Linkletter Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association Dwight Krumholtz Harold Reeves Paul Anthony Coe College Robert Armstrong Churches of

Lieutenant Youtzy Receives Certificate of Merit

Lieut LeRoy E Youtzy son of Mr and Mrs George A Youtzy 702 Seventh Street SW stationed at Camp Robinson Ark has won the Certificate of Merit as a superior instructor in defense against an and mechanized attack Only 29 other men at the camp have earned this in 21 basic training subjects He was inducted June 24 1941 and received his commission from the infantry school at Ft Benning Ga last July 21 A former Hutchinson Ice Cream Company employee in Cedar Rapids

LeRoy E. Youtzy George A. Youtzy Seventh Street Camp Robinson Ark Youtzy Army Infantry School A Ft. Benning Hutchinson Ice Cream Company Cedar Rapids

Notice of Probate of Will for Margaret Rosenbaum

District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa announces probate of a will purporting to be the last will of Margaret Rosenbaum, deceased, filed October 10, 1942. The case seeks appointment of executor and settlement of the estate as ordered by law. Attorneys Donnelly and Lynch appear for the applicant.

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Washington George Stimpson Owntown Dcc Dan Turner Iown New Prison Industries Branch Bureau of Governmental Requirements Dan WPB M. J. Goodrich Strawberry Point Poultry and Eggs Processing Industry Advisory Committee Capitol Speaker House Chamber Cotton Ed Smith South Carolina Senate Burt Wheeler Senate Chamber White House Elmer Davis F.D.R China Fred C. Kelly Orville Wilbur Wright Wilbur Hillsboro Cal Tinney Oklahoma Mr. Johnson Miss Carleton Joan Yvessler Miss Curry Miss Cusack Best of Foods Clarke College Dubuque Walter Reed Hospital Australia Corregidor Venice S. C. High School Glamour-Ette Club Riding Club Illinois By d’Alessio Fred A. Winters I H. N. Circle Mange Dining Club Gierk Jos Mekote Mary MacFadyen Woman's Club Departments Rollie Lacy Aulden Griffin O. J. Elsenbast Mmes Martin Altang Myrtle Hagan TU Eh Nabiscs National Biscuit Company Lieut Law Lobers MAY
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