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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1940

Page

5

Dr Longman to lecture at Cedar Rapids art gallery Sunday

Noted art expert Dr Lester D Longman of Iowa City will speak at 4 p m Sunday in the Cedar Rapids Art Association gallery about Jean Charlot s current exhibit. The event highlights Charlot s 40 paintings plus lithographs and drawings and marks Longman s role as editor of Parnassus.

Cedar Rapids Lester D. Longman Iowa City Cedar Rapids Art Association Jean Charlot Longman University of Iowa Parnassus College Art Association Charlot Mexico

Mount Mercy Freshmen Organize M I M Club

The first M I M meeting of Mount Mercy academy freshmen met Thursday evening at Miss Bettie Fitzgeralds home. Charter members include Mary Elizabeth Hiegel Patricia Goslin Gloria Zemanek Rosemarie Williams Florence Light Genevieve Wilson Mary Healy Louise Buck and Fitzgerald. Officers elected were Fitzgerald president Hiegel secretary treasurer and Buck scribe. The next gathering will be at Hiegels home 2502 A avenue NE.

M. O. M. Club Mount Mercy Academy

Stork Shower Hosted by Mrs Stauffer in NE Neighborhood

Mrs Lynn Stauffer entertained at 1139 Oakland Avenue NE Thursday evening in a stork shower honoring Mrs Glenn Scott. Court whist prizes went to Mrs Paul Rinderknecht Mrs Robert Currell Mrs Jess Mumma and Mrs George Shearer. Other guests included Mrs Porter Erland Mrs Joe Sevcik Mrs W G Vincent Mrs William Carstens Mrs Paul Haworth Mrs Jerry Freeman and Miss Margaret Tow.

Lynn Stauffer Oakland Avenue NE Glenn Scott Paul Rinderknecht Robert Currell Jess Mumma George Shearer Porter Erland Joe Sevcik W. G. Vincent William Carstens Paul Haworth Jerry Freeman Margaret Tow

Surprise Housewarming Honors Mr and Mrs Andrle

Mr and Mrs Robert Andrle were honored at a surprise house warming party on Johnson Avenue NW Tuesday evening. Bingo and refreshments accompanied the event as guests presented a gift. Out of town visitors included Mr and Mrs Emil Nemec and son David Lee from Ely.

Robert Andrle Johnson Avenue NW Andrle J. D. Rozek J. J. Nemec Martha Mary Joseph Kristian Charlotte Kinney William Kristian Frances Zitek Johnny Feiereisen Emil Nemec Ely David Lee

Insurance Women's Association Meets in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Insurance Women's Association held its third meeting at the Roosevelt hotel. The constitution was adopted and officers elected: President Mary Lou Hughes, vice-president Dorothea Allen, secretary-treasurer Josephine Zila. New members include Helen Dake, Margaret Tietge, Bernice Williams, Jennie M. Little, and Helen Jo Kucera. A social event was planned for Wednesday evening October 23.

Cedar Rapids Insurance Women's Association Roosevelt Hotel Mary Lou Hughes Dorothea Allen Josephine Zila Helen Dake Margaret Tietge Bernice Williams Jennie M. Little Helen Jo Kucera

Blazek Honored After Cedar Rapids Visit Return to Bagley Minn

After a two week visit with friends in Cedar Rapids Joseph Blazek returned home to Bagley Minnesota. Sunday he was honored at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Wes Miller of Ely. A buffet supper followed with gifts presented to Mr Blazek. Guests included many Blazek relatives and friends.

Cedar Rapids Joseph Blazek Bagley Minn Wes Miller Ely Mr. Blazek Joseph Surovy Robert Steggall Richard William Rose Ann William Blazek John Yanda Julia Bizek Libbie Blazek Anna Yanda Anna Lesler

Third Party Planned by D O I Group

The Daughters of Isabella sponsor a third bridge party Monday at 7 45 p m in the Glow room of the Gas company. Reservations to Mrs W H Buck dial 8615. Mrs Buck is aided by a large list of Mesdames and Misses including McGil licuddy McLaughlin Maher Mason Mealey Medhurst Miles Molloy Morrisey Mulvihill Murray Nebenhall Novak Novak O Connell ODonnell Olson Phelan McKenna McLaughlin Marousek Meakins Moore Mullins Oujiri Pickart Pieper. Expect table prizes other prizes favors and refreshments.

Daughters of Isabella Gas Company W. H. Buck Dial Mrs. Buck Margaret McGillicuddy Beatrice McLaughlin Anna Maher Mary Mason Mary Mealey Mollie Medhurst Emma Miles Josie Molloy Rose Morrissey Margaret Mulvihill Mary Murray Victoria Nebenhall Julia Novak Elizabeth Novak Julia O'Connell Maude O’donnell Antoinette Olson Blanche Panek Rose Petrus Marion Pionke Melvina Pitlik Catherine Phelan Clare McKenna Mary McLaughlin Irene Marousek Mary Meakins Hazel Moore Esther Mullins Ann Oujiri Hilda Pickart Violet Pieper

Potluck Luncheon Held by Typographical Auxiliary

Eighteen members and friends of the Typographical auxiliary gathered for a potluck luncheon at the home of Mrs. H. H. Hoadley in Northwest Des Moines. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. W. C. Meyer Mrs. Norman Smith Mrs. Charles Blahnik Mrs. Forrest Johnson and Mrs. Niels Hornan.Guests included Mrs. Johnson Mrs. Richard Blahnik Mrs. Elizabeth Kratzer and Mrs. Arthur Hurtt. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Charles Blahnik and Mrs. George Bradley.

H. H. Hoadley A Avenue NW W. C. Meyer Norman Smith Charles Blahnik Forrest Johnson Niels Hornan Johnson Richard Blahnik Elizabeth Kratzer Arthur Hurtt George Bradley

Barry Visit Sparks Bridge Party With Prizes

Mr and Mrs J N Barry of Long Beach California arrived Sunday to visit at the home of Mr and Mrs F E Barry 307 First Avenue West In honor of Mrs J N Barry a bridge party was given Thursday evening by her sister in law Mrs Donald Collins Prizes were won by Mrs Andy Emerick and Mrs Dewey Bird.

J. N. Barry Long Beach Calif Barry F. E. Barry First Avenue W Donald Collins Andy Emerick Dewey Bird

Mrs Lance Dailey Hosts Son Birthday Party

Mrs. Lance Dailey of 1104 G Avenue NE celebrated her son Lance Jr on his second birthday with a Halloween themed party. Guests included Mesdames Sherman Huston E C Penrod Ted Egan Clare Bird Grace Dailey Mabel Wightman D Thorpe Irene Hackathorne Arthur George Carson Barbara Jean Russell Guthrie Rae Jeanne T R Jensen Marilyn L L Huston Mickey Charles Cejka Jackie Cleda Wasson Joan Botts.

Lance Dailey G Avenue Lance, Jr Sherman Huston E. C. Penrod Ted Egan Clare Bird Grace Dailey Mabel Wightman D. Thorpe Gerald Irene Hackathorne Arthur George Carson Barbara Jean Russell Guthrie Rae Jeanne T. R Jensen Marilyn L. L. Huston Mickey Charles Cejka Jackie Cleda Wasson Joan Botts

Grad Club Elects At Y W C A Meeting

The Y W C A Grad club met Wednesday to elect officers. Elected were Mary Ellen Reece president Marjorie Bell vice president Barbara Bauerle secretary Betty Buckner treasurer Kathleen Terwilliger social chair and Peggy Clapsaddle publicity and membership manager A hay rack ride was planned for Oct 16.

Y. W. C. A. Grad Club Mary Ellen Reece Marjorie Bell Barbara Bauerle Betty Buckner Kathleen Terwilliger Peggy Clapsaddle

Bluff View Aid Hosts Ladies Fellowship Luncheon

Mrs William Benner and her mother Mrs A Hazewinkel hosted the Bluff View aid society gathering at her Covington home. Luncheon served to a long list of members including Mesdames Atwood Mann Kretschmar Conrad Dunahugh Russell Catshall Nicholls Dostal and others with children present. The next meeting is planned for 824 M avenue NW on Wednesday November 6.

William Benner A. Hazewinkel Ladies’ Bluff View Aid Society Covington Lester Atwood Ollie Mann John Kretschmar Carl Conrad Walter Dunahugh Lee Russell Charles Catshall John Nicholls Joe Dostal, Jr John Kretschmar, Jr Louis Mann Otto Neville Floyd Leonard D. W. Appleby Roy Henderson John Buresh George Helmendahl Theresa King George Hanson Mae Willman Elmer Bailey G. A. Christopherson Rhoda Bryant Nellie Williams M Avenue NW

Jane Boyd circle of King's Daughters hosts dessert luncheon

The Jane Boyd circle met Thursday for a dessert luncheon at 330 Sixteenth Street SE with Mrs. David Pugh and Mrs. A F Sander assisting. Mrs. Hughes led devotions and read the international president Mrs. Henry S. Eley’s Oakland speech. 675 garments for Indians and 126 cut for Jane Boyd Community House were reported.

Jane Boyd King's Daughters David Pugh Sixteenth Street SE A. F. Sander Williams Hughes Henry S. Eley Oakland Calif Hughes Red Cross Sewing W. I. Fowler F. L. Lounsbury Tyler School Pugh J. E. Morris

Franklin Hi-Y-Ette Carnival Opens Club Activities

The Franklin Hi-Y-Ette held its first meeting in a carnival format on Thursday afternoon. Kathleen James and Lois Nesper led the event with Cecilia Stark in charge of refreshments and Marian Anderson along with Elora Boardman handling publicity and invitations.

Franklin Hi-Y-Ette Club Kathleen James Lois Nesper Cecilia Stark Marian Anderson Elora Boardman Patricia Kelly Ruth Morrison Mary Jean Palmer Margaret Allen Jean Severn Doris Jefferis Doris Doherty Kathleen Hanson Carel Curran Maxine Nowadsky Evelyn Gosenberg Elaine Nunnally Mildred Matte

Local Obituary Noted for Betty Ann Erickson and Others

Betty Ann Erickson and several others including Carolyn Engel Betty Payne Doris Hines Ruth Hardiman Dorothy Jane Nesper Elaine Holsapple and Louise Hyer are referenced in a local obituary notice noting their passing and acknowledging family members and community ties.

Betty Ann Erickson Carolyn Engel Betty Payne Doris Hines Ruth Hardiman Dorothy Jane Nesper Elaine Holsapple Louise Hyer

Miss Celeste Dolan Honored At Personal Linen Shower

Miss Celeste Dolan and fiancé Eugene Larkin plan Oct 24 wedding after a personal and linen shower at Lafayette club. About 45 friends and relatives attended with Bunco games. hostesses included Geraldine La Velle Elizabeth Orlak Dorothy McLaughlin Anita Dolan and many guests and relatives listed.

Celeste Dolan Eugene Larkin Lafayette Club Bunco Geraldine LaVelle Elizabeth Orlak Dorothy Mclaughlin Anita Dolan Marie Hronek Christine Marbach Eleanore Condon Paulyne Matheson Eunice Buol Marie Muehe Margaret Hanson Winifred LaVelle Lucille Mann Marguerite McDonald Libbie Kremanek Stella Chrnoaski Rita Klassen Anna Astosky Jeanne DePoy Adelaide Roeder Velma Miner Margaret Grady Mary Leone Dahlem Vera Franklin Leota Stark Milo Karkosh Frank Rawson Charles Nash Joseph Quaid Joseph Early E. R. McLaughlin Herbert Hanson Verne Jost John Dolan Arthur Bliobenes Mark Larkin Charles Larkin Roy Larkin Cleo Larkin Joseph Janousek William Wood Roswell Camp William Weaver Bart Early Dale Young

Netoppew Camp Fire Elects New Officers at Van Buren

Members met in the Van Buren school club room Monday afternoon with guardian Mrs. P. H. Brown in stall. Officers named were President Lorraine Dew, vice-president Ellamae Canarr, secretary Betty Hansen, treasurer Edrie Johns, scribe Donna Kizer. Guests included Miss Dorothy Canfield and Phyllis Luce. Book binding was the afternoon craft and the group will start a Needlework Guild project at the next meeting.

Netoppew van Buren School The Guardian P. H. Brown Lorraine Dew Ellamae Canarr Betty Hansen Edrie Johns Donna Kizer Dorothy Canfield Phyllis Luce

Malta Chapter 0. E. S. Holds Stated Meeting

Malta chapter No. 415 O E S will hold a stated meeting at 7 45 p m Saturday at the Masonic hall. Refreshments and a social hour will follow.

Malta Masonic Hall

Married Folk Less Troubled Than Singles Says Expert

Dr. Paul Popenoe, Institute of Family Relations, says 5,000 person study links fewer problems and longer life for married people. He cites lower rates of insanity, suicide, imprisonment and greater activity among middle aged married individuals versus single, divorced or widowed persons.

Eagle Rock Calif Paul Popenoe Institute of Family Relations National Recreation Association Popenoe

Mrs Arno Wendler 65 High Amana dies after illness

Mrs Arno Wendler 65 of High Amana died Thursday after a lingering illness. She was born in High Amana and lived there all her life. Surviving include her husband two brothers a sister four children and ten grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday with burial at High Amana cemetery.

High Amana Cemetery

Marion Chamber Dinner guest Arthur Brayton to speak

Arthur Brayton convention secretary of the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will be guest speaker at the Marion Chamber of Commerce annual dinner Monday at 6 30 p m at Hallwood cafe. Dinner is complimentary and all members are invited.

Arthur Brayton Marion Chamber of Commerce Hallwood Brayton Des Moines Chamber of Commerce Marion Chamber

Lawrence J Brenneman Dies At Age 68

Lawrence Jacob Brenneman 68 died at his home 300 Tenth Avenue Friday at 3 05 am after a brief illness. He was a Marion resident, born December 31 1871 in Lafayette. Survived by wife Etta L March and two sons Ivan L Brenneman East Orange NJ Leonard L Brenneman Marion, plus two grandchildren, one brother Ernest I Brenneman Cedar Rapids. Funeral Sunday 2 30 pm at Yocom chapel. Burial Oak Shade cemetery. He served in Bever's Light Artillery Spanish American War and was a member of Dows Camp No 4.

Lawrence Jacob Brenneman Tenth Avenue Amos and Susan Gauby Brenneman Lafayette Marion Cedar Rapids Etta L. March Ivan Ll. Brenneman East Orange N. J William and Lois Brenneman Ernest I. Brenneman Brenneman Bever's Light Artillery Dows Camp No. 4 Yocom Chapel Frank I H. Ward Oak Shade Cemetery

Mother's club and church guild meet in Marion

Mrs Clair Beach hosted the Mother's club with a program on Obedience Made Easy and new members welcomed. The Companions Guild of the Christian church met at Mrs Alfred Pantry's home with a Migrant Peoples lesson and 15 members plus one guest attended. Arrow clothing items were advertised. Funeral arrangements discussed for John T Gerrans of Des Moines. Townsend club No 2 hosts a benefit card party tonight in Memoral hall.

Clair Beach Ninth Street Mother's Club del Adkins Nelson Thompson W. H. Ray Tuckay Scott Max Berlin Harold Halstead Companions Guild of the Christian Church Alfred Pantry Fourteenth Street Neal Bunting Robert Hess M. G. Linkletter George Wilson

Marion area notices mix ads and visits in brief

Local notices mix with ads and social updates. Marion area references include Marion Sausage company on Suh avenue and 20th street, pedestal prizes for high and low table scores, Mrs C O Ingersoll of Iowa City and Mrs J B Klopstad of Sioux City visiting Marion trends, Claude Simmons visiting relatives in Peru, and Mrs E L Penniston of Carson visiting Mrs Fred Blakeslee. Also ads for toilet articles at Owen's Cut Rate Drug and shoe stores.

C. Ingersoll Iowa City Town City Country Club Harriet Gibson Edith Esgate Helen Esgate Washington, D. C Lo Penniston Carson Roy Patterson Los Angeles Calif Virginia Munsen Kemp R C Toms Cedar Rapids J. B Klopsiad Sioux City Fred Blakeslee A. P. Munsen A. E. Granger George Busby Marie Courtney A A Hardin W. K. Lothian Phil Crew Marion C. O. Ingersoll J. B. Klopstad

Life Term For Muhlenbroich Kidnapper German Barber Sentenced

Wilhelm Jakob Muhlenbroich a 40 year old German barber was sentenced to life in prison for kidnapping 3 year old Marc de Tristan Jr two weeks earlier. Judge McNutt imposed the term and Muhlenbroich was taken to San Quentin to begin serving.

Redwood City Calif Wilhelm Jakob Muhhlenbroich Marc de Tristan, Jr Muhlenbroich McNutt California James J) McGrath San Quentin

Tipton Mother's Club Forms at Tipton School

A mothers club for kindergarten through second grade families is organized at Tipton consolidated school. Mrs D O Nelson chairs the next meeting set for Oct 24 and Mrs Charles Bolton serves as secretary.

Tipton Tipton Consolidated School D. O Nelson Charles Bolton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scgclal Ingwys Dr. Longman Bobby Langhurst Charles W Langhurst Sixth Street Road Patty Bizek Cora Ann Carlson Donnie Bizek Carl Tipton June Topinka Eunice Booth Alice Coleman Eddy Melsha Richard Gelski Dixie Johnson Dorothy Bizek Janet Wessale Jimmy Bizek Fred Pelishek Joyce Booth Wesley Prokop Jim Stoner Wayne Tipton Ar Jene Coleman John Topinka Helen Stoner Mazie Ann Fischer Andrles Insurance Women's Association Honor Joseph Blazek Morgan Bros. Easy Third Ave. SE Neumode Neumode Hosiery Shop Second Street SE Mya Clorox Wren D. O. I. Group Hoadley J. N. Barrys Son GRAD Franklin Hi-Y-Ette Netoppew Camp E. S Marion News Christian Church Walter Applegate Central Avenue J B. Emmons la Verna Crew Vernon Carter Bessie Golden J. L. Roberts J. B. Emmons E. C. Hamm Charles Harlan L. Martin Anna Flickinger Roy Mack C. A. Dykes Applegate J L. Roberts Washington, DC Minnie Lathrop Chicago Jay Franz John Mentzer Ohio Methodist Director of Christian Education Methodist Churches of Iowa Ringland Richard Sears St. Luke's Hospital R.T Kilby Ottumwa Frank Hardenbrook Armstrong Balster Townsend Club Memorial Hall Charles T. Rowe Frank Beach Waterlon Dickey’s Foods Pillsbury's Best Lawrence J. Brenneman Arrow Express This Ed Sigfred James Gerrans John T Gerrans Rollins Avenue Des Moines Gerrans la Grisha Gerrans James Sweeney George Fenlon Zella Mae Syl's Grocery Marion Sausage Company Suh Avenue 20Th Street Claude Simmons Peru Gerald Wilson Owen E. L. Penniston Raymond C Swisher Whiting Benish Shoe Store George Mann Mount Vernon Mrs. Louis Mitchell A. J. Keyes Milwaukee Hladky's Grocery & Market Fourth Ave Gisie Sav Eagle Brand Borden Borden Company John E. Lapes Florist Mr.b Warren William William Holden M. J.B Mekters
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