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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1942

Page

26

Miss Helen Hughes Goes 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 go to an army camp as a staff social worker in a station hospital She has spent the past two years doing welfare work in Sioux City Iowa

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

Johnson and Carleton marry in Iowa City home ceremony

Louise Carleton and Norman R. Johnson wed Thursday afternoon in the Carleton home. Dr. Charles J. Bready officiated before a gladiola shaded fireplace. Attendants included Dana Brown and Doris Janecek. The couple plans a southward wedding trip and Johnson will join the army at Camp Dodge. Out-of-town guests came from Kansas City and several Iowa towns.

C. A. Carleton D Avenue Louise Carleton Norman R. Johnson Clyde A. Johnson Manchester Charles J. Bready Dana Brown Iowa City Doris Janecek Neil Johnson Washington, D. C Janecek University of Iowa Rho Chi Camp Dodge Army Kansas City Waterloo Anamosa Earlville

Miss Joan Yessler to Attend Oberlin College as Sophomore

Miss Joan Yessler daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Yessler of 2405 Fourth avenue SE will go Saturday to Oberlin Ohio where she will be a sophomore this year Mr and Mrs Yessler will accompany her and visit in Oak Park Illinois with Mrs Yesslers sisters

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

Miss Curry Honored by Miss Cusack Shower

Miss Betty Curry was honored at a Monday evening shower at the home of Miss Marilyn Cusack on 256 Fifteenth street NW. The bride elect received a gift from the group as twenty five guests attended with hostesses Mrs. W J Currell Mrs M W Curry and Mrs James E Cusack assisting.

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

Planned Meals and Recreation At Fort Riley Hospital

Miss Elizabeth Murray head dietitian at Fort Riley Kansas hospital oversees meals for patients with five dietitians on her staff. She plans menus two weeks ahead and ensures entertainment in a camp theater and Red Cross activities. Patients eat in the mess hall and special trays are provided for those unable to dine there.

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

Carleton Choir selects Ellen Curray and Bob Taylor

Miss Ellen Curray daughter of Roy and Mrs. Curray of Linden drive SE and Bob Taylor son of Harmon and Mrs. Taylor of Blake boulevard SE were named among those chosen to sing in the Carleton college chapel choir.

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

Birthday Dinner Honors Martin Brown on Eightieth

Martin Brown of 1311 K street SW was honored at a Tuesday dinner by his daughter and sons and their families marking his eightieth birthday. Attendees included John W. Brown Henry Jensen and family Emma Anna Clifford John William Doris Shirley Bob Bill F H Brown and daughters Mary and Betty plus two more daughters Mrs Jacob Kutzler and Mrs W C Cox and a son Frank Brown all of various listed towns.

Martin Brown K_ street Mr. Brown John W. Brown Henry Jensen Emma Anna Clifford John William Brown Doris Shirley Bob Bill Mary Betty Jacob Kutzler Waukegan, Ill W. C. Cox Campbellsville Frank Brown Waukegan

Immaculate Conception Freshmen Girls Entertained

Freshmen girls from Immaculate Conception high school were hosted Thursday evening at Miss Rose Mary Jennings 521 Twelfth Street SE. Games and music provided entertainment for attendees including 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.

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 New Officers

Miss Dorothy May Sramek hosted Glamour-Ette club gathering at 3425 Third Avenue SE. Officers elected include President Ruth Rice Vice-President Mary Newman Secretary and Treasurer Mrs Dave Holley. Members present included Miss Jean Owen and Mrs Dean Rickey. Guest of the club was Mrs James Zoller.

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

Miss Jane Alexander Joins Bit and Spur Club

Miss Jane Alexander daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Alexander of Linn boulevard SE Ames joined the Bit and Spur riding club at Iowa State college in Ames on Wednesday. She is a freshman this fall.

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

Art Club Picnic Saturday Details

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 Holds First Meeting of the Year

Garfield school hosted 100 Cubs, parents, and friends for the year’s first meeting. Graduations welcomed Billy Robison Buddy Brebner and Louis Merrifield into scouting while H L Adams and Scouts Guerin Thompson and Marshal Sprebner welcomed boys into Troop 24. New Cubs Larry Bowers James Duster Gordon Aukerman Duane Wright and Donald Gott joined the pack. Mrs George Seigle urged duties of a den mother and led a wartime 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 Marshal Sprebner Larry Bowers James Duster Gordon Aukerman Duane Wright Donald Gott George Seigle Cub Mother's Club

Patriotic council fire honors given to Wahonadaka group girls

Members of the Wahonadaka camp fire group met Wednesday afternoon at 1338 Hinkley avenue NW for a patriotic council fire. Thirteen girls plus guardian Joan Buscho received rank and honor beads. Candles were lit by Gloria Durr Alberta Nichols and Martha Sheldon and extinguished by Betty Mitchell Barbara Marr and Eileen Eyler. Barbara Steele read a patriotic story.

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

Hinton Receives University of Illinois Degree

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

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

Winters family goes to Des Moines for Drake Grinnell game

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

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

Picnic Supper Honors Cummins at Lieks Home

The J C Lieks at 320 Twentieth street SE plan 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 host noted in city streets

Entertaining members of her bridge club at luncheon Friday was Mrs. L. M. Ford, 307 Crescent street SE, Places were arranged for eight.

Bridge Club L. M. Ford Crescent Street SE

I H N Circle Deserts Meeting At Mrs Walker Home

The I H N circle of King's Daughters met for a dessert luncheon at 1800 B avenue NE hosted by Mrs. H. L. Walker. Twenty members participated, with guests Mrs. Donald Altang and Linda of Des Moines. They tied a quilt for the needy and embroidered sheets for the King’s Daughters Home in Fort Madison. A rummage sale is planned for Oct 30 and the next meeting will be at Mrs. E. W. DeNio’s home.

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 Meeting At Sunshine Mission

The Christian Crusaders of the Church of God met for the first season gathering Thursday evening at the Sunshine Mission. Rev. Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Dooty co-pastors conducted with Mrs. George Nye in charge. Henry Cole delivered the sermon as several musical selections were offered. Each evening meetings will be held at the mission by different groups.

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 for a dessert luncheon at Mrs Gertrude Bain's home 388 Seventeenth Street SE. Mrs L K Cornell led the business session and Mrs Hillerge directed devotions as the group sewed. The next meeting is set for Oct 15 in the Y M C A Red Cross rooms.

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

Mange Dining Club Hosts Miss Johnson Visit Most Aboard

Miss Dorothy Johnson hosted Mange Dining club members at her home on Third Avenue as she visits Mr and Mrs R V Johnson for three weeks. Attendees included Jack Andrews Roy Blake Don Myers Merle Ullrich Norma Marchal and Jo Milola.

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

Pauline Edda Is Honored On Sixteenth Birthday

Mr and Mrs F R Edda of 1611 J avenue NE honored their daughter Pauline on her sixteenth birthday Wednesday evening with twenty four guests sharing the courtesy.

F. R. Edda J Avenue Pauline

Mrs Burke Schimmelpfenning Hosts Luncheon Guests

Mrs Burke Schimmelpfenning of 1931 Mt Vernon Avenue SE entertained Mrs E Valentine and Mrs Ethel Beach at a Wednesday luncheon.

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

Malta O E S Chapter to Meet at Masonic Hall

Members of Malta chapter No. 415 O E S will gather Saturday at 7 45 p m in the Masonic hall for a business meeting followed by a social hour. All members are invited to attend.

Malta Masonic Hall

Notice of Will Probate in Linn County Court

Notice is given that an instrument purporting to be the last will of Joseph Winter, deceased, will be heard in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids courthouse for proof and admission to probate. Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa October 1 1942 Arthur Aymear Clerk Jos Mekota Attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Joseph Winter Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa

Sixteen Members of King's Daughters Circle Meet for Luncheon

Sixteen members of the Service circle of King's Daughters met at the home of Mrs. E. D. Jack at 1923 Higley avenue SE for a Thursday luncheon. Mrs. W. L. Capron assisted and led devotions as committees were named for devotions social telephone courtesy baby band historian philanthropic and other duties. The group voted to meet all day on each philanthropic date starting Oct. 15 in Red Cross rooms to make surgical dressings. The next meeting is Nov. 5 with Mrs. B. C. Bunker at 1834 Park avenue SE.

King’s Daughters E. D. Jack Higley Avenue W. L. Capron Capron Raymond Reid C. H. Klersey Ruby Seysler A. A Daggett Marshall Clark W. A. Wilson Myron Mason E. M Shunk E. B. Rohn Ways and Means F. G. Reynolds H. R. Reynolds L. W. Minehart Seysler Red Cross B. C. Bunker Park Avenue SE

Don’t Frown Or Wrinkles Will Appear Say Experts

Advice from Dr Mary MacFadyen explains wrinkles are folds in aging skin caused by loss of fat and elasticity. Frequent facial expressions, sun exposure, and rapid weight loss worsen lines while good rest eyesight and mild washing with cold cream can soften or reduce their appearance.

Washington Musings on Capitol Life and War Time

A collage of notes from Washington insiders describes hotel rules for four day stays, newspaper work as an odd job, and WPB appointments. It lampoons reporters, elevators labeled for members and press, war maps in the speaker’s lobby, crowded grocery meat counters, and colorful remarks about Cotton Ed Smith’s tobacco spitting prowess.

Capitol Speaker House Chamber Washington Cotton Ed Smith South Carolina Senate

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club elects new officers and plans year

Sixty members and guests attended the first music department program and tea at the Cedar Rapids club house. New officers were named: Vice-chairman Mrs Ralph Groom secretary Mrs W E Victorine treasurer Mrs E W Reed leader Mrs A E Heinrich. Committees organized for program social ways and means flowers membership hospitality and more. A patriotic musical program followed with guest artists and readings. The tea featured fall flowers and red white and blue tapers.

The 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 Marshall Clark E. B Rohn Charles Farhart A R_ Swein Warren Hanson W. E. Goreham Oliver Wilson T. A.talbott George Clements E. W. Krickard R. J. Allen Sydney Myers Charles Duster R. J. Hageman H. F. Spratt F. E. Mueller J. A Harold Barlow Lorenzen Erma Kronan Dean Ring R. J. Groom L. A. Talbott Heinrich Rollie Lacy Aulden Griffin O. J. Elsenbast Mmes Martin Altang Myrtle Hagan Club Nature and Garden Department H. Jerome Anna Calderwood D. P. Schwartzentruber Walter Heabel Heabel Frederick N. Lutz

Flower arrangements honor Laura Lee Burroughs and feature

A community display honors Laura Lee Burroughs with colored flower arrangements and a short patriotic film The Free American Way. Centered with tapers and a shell filled with fall fruits and flowers, the setup credits Mrs. Jerome and lists organizers Mrs. Schwartzentruber as chairwoman, the Mines, J. W. Hopp Heathel Jerome and A. H. Aukerman, with Mrs. Bertha LeFebvre as hospitality chairwoman.

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

Miss Helen Darragh Leaves for Wichita Kansas

Miss Helen Darragh daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Darragh of 1411 Eighth avenue SE left this week for Wichita Kansas to resume work as a 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 Pauls Methodist dinner during National Religious Education week. He urged Christians to focus beyond wartime hardships toward a larger world and a far view. About 250 church school workers attended. The final event will be a youth rally Sunday at Coe College chapel with Mrs. Robert Armstrong as main speaker and city church youth choirs performing.

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

Lieutenant Youtzy Receives Certificate of Merit

Lieut. LeRoy E. Youtzy of Camp Robinson Arkansas has earned the Certificate of Merit as a superior instructor in defense against air and mechanized attack. Only 29 men at the camp share this honor among 21 basic training subjects. He was inducted June 26 1941 and commissioned at Fort Benning July 21. He formerly worked for Hutchinson Ice Cream in Cedar Rapids.

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

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa

Court in Cedar Rapids will hear proof and admission of the Mast Will and Testament of Margaret Rosenbaum, deceased, on October 16 1943 at 9 o clock. The Clerk of the District Court Arthur Axmear and attorneys Donnelly Lynch Anderson Lynch announce.

Arthur, Axmear Donnelly, Lynch, Anderson & Lynch

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Mr. Johnson Carleton Miss Curry Miss Cusack Frances Eby Clarke College Dubuque Walter Reed Hospital Washington, DC Australia Corregidor Venice Miss Curray Carleton Choir J. C. High School Glamour-Ette Club Riding Club Illinois Fred A. Winters Mrs. L. M9 FORD I. H. N. Circle Churcke OF God Mange Dining Club By d’Alessio Mary MacFadyen George Stimpson Owntown Dan Turner New Prison Industries Bureau of Governmental Requirements Dan WPB M. J. Goodrich Strawberry Point Poultry and Eggs Processing Industry Advisory Committee Burt Wheeler Senate Chamber White House Elmer Davis F D.R China Fred C Kelly Orville Wilbur Wright Wilbur Hillsboro Cal Tinney Oklahoma Woman's Club Departments Nabisco EMIUM Nabisco National Biscuit Helen Darragi Lieut Margaret Rosenbaum Cedarapids Tavis Aed Rasan Lobers ST. SE MAY Drug
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