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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1941
Page
2
Mrs Wade Nelson of 1428 Twenty sixth street SE left Sunday for Tacoma Washington to visit her son Lieut Robert Nelson who is stationed at Fort Lewis and Mrs Nelson
Cedar Rapids hostesses scheduled informal luncheons on Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Harold J. Rowe hosted a dessert luncheon and bridge with eight guests at 2232 Country Club Parkway SE. Mrs Ellett Davis hosted a Wednesday picnic luncheon and bridge for eight members at 2735 B Avenue NE. Mrs C J Stewart entertained forty guests at the Roosevelt hotel Roosevelt room with garden flowers. Mrs Elmer A Johnson hosted twenty guests at the Commonwealth tea room on Second Avenue SE.
The Omicron Alpha chapter of Chi Omega sorority hosted the traditional fall Eleusinian dinner in the Commonwealth tea room at Coe College. Dorothy Graham served as toastmaster and introduced speakers Winifred Deyo and Jeanetta Hatfield with Mrs. John Altfilisch speaking for alumnae. Eleanor Peters read the myth. Sally Benson chaired the event with Dorothy Graham Ann Templeton and Betty Holden assisting.
Miss Marie Mahring and Fred Young Jr were married Saturday in Tipton by Justice of the Peace R. E. Porter. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Prior and Mr. and Mrs. David E. Johnson. The couple will reside at 1017 Ninth Avenue SE. the bride works at Mode-o-Day and the groom assists in his father’s contracting business.
The Coronet organization at Coe College held a formal initiation for six girls Monday evening in Literary hall club rooms. The initiates were Jeanne Durfee Council Bluffs Betty Phipps Manitowoc Caroline Benesh Cicero Leota Becking Woodstock Dorothy Plank North English and Harriet Harter Des Moines. Margaret Mineck and Mary Babbitt arranged the social hour afterwards.
Mrs J J Runner of Town City spoke Monday afternoon at the Coe YWCA meeting in Literary hall on An Analysis of the Personality. Dr David I Berger led devotions and Miss Margaret Hindee sang. Nina Chinka Camp Fire girls elected Helen Nicholls president Jerry Lou Hart vice president Dorothy Bradley secretary treasurer Dorothy Roupe scribe at guardian Mrs A I Mason 2307 B avenue NE home. Officers to be installed at next meeting.
Mr and Mrs John D Stone of Dubuque are visiting friends in Cedar Rapids this week. They are guests of Mrs Sarah Ainsworth at 435 East Avenue SW.
Mrs W H Bontrager of 319 Fifth Street NW attended the Kalona Woman's Club fortieth anniversary tea on Monday, sharing in the celebration and fellowship with club members.
The marriage of Miss Jacque Wurster to Noble D. Atchinson of Chicago was announced by the bride's parents Mr and Mrs J T Wurster of 2015 B avenue NE The couple will reside in Chicago The bride is a Franklin high school alumna and the groom has worked as a model at Marshall Field's store in Chicago
Miss Jeanne Schluntz daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred A Schluntz 340 Fourteenth Avenue SW was installed president of the junior group of Hanford unit No 4 American Legion and auxiliary at a Memorial building meeting Monday. Other new officers include Carolyn Solbrig Lillian Hanzlik Kathryn Ann Steuber and Lillian Stodola.
Miss Leota Stark, to wed John D. Getz at St Patrick's, honored at a Monday night party hosted by Miss Rosemary Burke with a thoughtful gift from attending friends. A separate stag for Mr Getz followed at the Drapert Inn with a group including Robert Ringsmith and Don Borchart among others.
The YWCA recreation hall hosted a health carnival Monday evening with 62 girls attending a dinner meeting. Lucy Simpson of the Community Nutrition Center spoke on food value from a nutrition view. Mary Brown-Nie chaired the program committee. Doris Smith organized the program. Ivadel Cleal Rita O’Rourke and Trene Werner also served. Martha Smith led group singing.
Mr and Mrs Bob Malatek 516 Thirty-fifth Street NE entertained relatives and friends Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Novak of Oxford, Mr and Mrs Leonard Novak of Wellman, Mr and Mrs Milo Cech and daughter Agnes, Mr and Mrs Wesley Zamastil and son Bobbie, Mr and Mrs Milo Sirowy and children Darlene and Bobbie, all of Fairfax.
The initial meeting of chapter FO, P E O, convened Tuesday at Mrs. W. J. Barron’s Crescent Street home. Forty-one attendees enjoyed luncheon with hostesses Mrs. Charles J. Bready, Mrs. W. C. Howe, and Mrs. Owen T. Barry assisting. Mrs. W. E. Peschau spoke on Pan American Highways.
Kappa Delta Mothers will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in the sorority rooms at 1215 First Avenue East for luncheon and a business session. Hosts will be Mrs. A. L. Fuller and Mrs. Oscar A. Anderson.
Members of the Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters were entertained at dessert luncheon Tuesday by Mrs. M. Sopousek at 1836 Washington Avenue SE. Three members heading to the state convention in Keokuk are Mrs. E. R. Moen, Mrs. A. R. Glasier and Mrs. David Lehti.
Twenty mothers of Miss Marie Kuglers 5B and 5A pupils attended a Tuesday afternoon class session at Fillmore school and were treated to a tea party at 2:30. Mrs. Lee Poncin and Mrs. S. E. Peterson presided at the blue and yellow decorated serving table.
In Las Vegas at high noon in a wedding chapel, Dorothy Leone Stirsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Stirsky, married George L. Danenhauer of Glendale, California. The ceremony, by Rev. Bryan L. Bunker, joined two families with a gardenia corsage and teal blue crepe dress.
Supt Arthur C Deamer addressed the Association for Childhood Education in the Board of Education building. He urged that education starts in infancy and should prepare children to think independently for the community. Catherine Eckstein named committee chairs and the association’s executive board was listed with Joy Anderson as president and Cordelia Theiss as publications representative.
The Montrose hotel hosted a Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi model meeting on Monday evening. President Mrs. Carl W. Nelson gave a welcome, with history recalled by Mrs. E. C. Torgerson. Mrs. Florence Zimmer led the program including tours and contests by Mrs. Ardyce Myers, benefits and qualification by Mrs. Kenneth Hastie, and a talk on a summer trip by Mrs. Pierre Tracy. Rushees guests included Misses Katherine Ragan Lucille Klein Donna Kelly Betty Daughton and Marilyn Straughn, along with Mrs. Harold Warner of Kansas City and Mrs. Lee Tait and Mrs. Winnie Rodick.
Mrs. Eleanor Morgan hosted a dessert luncheon at 1432 First Avenue East for the past counselors of the United Commercial Travelers. Attending were Mesdames Susie Ogden Minnie Roche Libbie Jesina Agnes Clement Carolyn Cooie Clara Clay Cleta Bergen Mary Hahn Grace Hansen Maude Workman and Glenna Parker.
Out of town visitors and residents returning from travels fill the city this week. Mrs Gordon Fennell and her son Gordon Jr come home after two months in California. Mrs C Ray Chandler returns from Chicago with her mother in law Mrs C H Chandler. Mrs John M Grimm is home from a summer at Clear Lake. Howard A Horan and wife greet son James Horan and Jamey arriving from Fort Madison for a week. Florence Teets, a Boone visitor, will reside with Dr and Mrs T Frank Hersch as she starts her senior year at Coe College.
Ann Shimerda daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Shimerda 1824 D avenue NE marked her sixth birthday on Tuesday with an after school party featuring games and refreshments. Guests included Kay Jean Phillips Marilou Houseman Coy Wasta Mary Farr Marilyn Beardsley Janice Seabrook Andrea Wasta Jacqueline Smith Betty Dolezal Janice Hinton and Betty Jean Hinton.
Mrs M E Carter at 1614 Park Avenue SE presided over a dessert luncheon and meeting of chapter IH P E O. Assisting were Mrs Trude Coykendall and Mrs D P Schwarzentruber. Mrs C S Foster spoke on the supreme convention in Victoria B C. The group included 31 present and one guest Mrs Hanson of chapter FN Garner.
George David son of Mr and Mrs Alex David 1627 Fifth Avenue SE celebrated his nineteenth birthday Sunday at a party hosted by his parents. Thirty guests joined in games and dancing.
The Stitch and Chatter club schedules a dinner at 6 30 p.m. followed by a business session at the Community House. Hostesses are Mesdames Vera Stefan Julia Mussel and Mae Sotella.
Thirty one members of the Credit Women's Breakfast club met Wednesday morning in the Java room of the Montrose hotel for breakfast followed by a discussion on the new federal tax laws in the Corn room. Muriel Bruce, leaving for Peoria Ill, was presented, as was Ella Watson, a new member. Inez Fisher, president, reported on the recent credit meeting in Des Moines.
Oseetah Camp Fire group members met Monday evening with Yvonne Faas to plan a new club room at the Henry House man Jr home. The steak fry set for Saturday will be postponed if rain occurs.
Yokota Camp Fire group met at St. Pauls Methodist church on Monday for a nature hike after the gathering.
An advertisement touts Zonite as a safe feminine hygiene product that kills germs and odors without harming delicate tissues. It urges women to request a free booklet titled Feminine Hygiene Today and provides a New York address for mailing request.
The northwest library station at 807 F avenue NW hosts a story hour on Thursday at 4 15 p m. Miss Marcella Klein the children's librarian will tell stories.
Former Gladys Linkenback Mrs. Fred Lenway will be feted at a Thursday evening shower hosted by Mrs. Earl Linkenback at 1325 A Avenue NE with fourteen guests invited.
Wataka Camp Fire girls met with their guardian Mrs. J. R. Jennison on Monday in St. Pauls church. After the business meeting the girls took a penny hike and collected leaves.
Mr and Mrs H L Guidinger and Mrs Elizabeth Bourquin have been visiting relatives and friends in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo this summer and left Wednesday for their home in Long Beach California.
The All-Iowa Agricultural association reelected its 27 board members at a Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday. The directors oversee operations and activities of the All-Iowa Fair and plan to elect officers within two weeks.
Dr Earle S Smith and Dr Arthur O Klaf fenbach of the University of Iowa college of dentistry were elected president and vice president respectively of the University district of the Iowa state dental society during a two day meeting in Iowa City. Dr Morris B Katzoff of Cedar Rapids was chosen treasurer.
A New York fashion parade at Belmont Park showcased winter white and taupe ensembles. The long jacket in winter white paired with a taupe plaid wool, and a mannish straight dress featured a fly-front bodice belt and V yoke over each hip.
Dick Jurgens and his orchestra will headline the ninth annual Policemen's ball on November 10 at the Memorial Coliseum. The event includes a floor show at 10 p.m. with noted musicians and a 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. dance. Proceeds support the Cedar Rapids Policemen's Protective association widows and orphans fund. Tickets are $2 per couple. sales begin Thursday. women will handle some ticket duties.
Chinese armies moved along a 250 mile front Wednesday to launch a major strike in central China. Attacks are planned on both sides of the Yangtze with flanks advancing from Ichang and Lingyang near the Peiping Hankow line. Objectives include dampening the Japanese Yellow River drive and hindering reinforcements while aiding Russia against potential Japanese action.
Local notices list Navy club meeting at Montrose hotel, Townsend auxiliaries meeting with Mrs Ella Fisher, and Dairy Dale postponement to Oct 16. Other items include pancake supper by Mt Herman lodge, obituaries, a stolen 1933 Chrysler, hospital admission for Mrs. Laura Pitts, and welding courses inquiry by R H Hoese.
E. C. Eppley of Omaha, president of the Eppley Hotels company that runs the Montrose and Magnus hotels in Cedar Rapids, has been appointed a colonel in the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels in connection with the Kentucky sesqui-centennial year. The appointment was announced locally.
National figures approved changes to volunteer work days. the Red Cross announced the reopening of the surgical dressings room at 308 Third Street SE on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday instead of Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Volunteers are still needed to assist with the work.
C M Day of 2220 C avenue NE suffered a fracture of the left heel and a severe gash to the left ankle after noon Tuesday when he fell from a plank walk from a coal car to the ground in Coggon. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital at 5 30 p.m.
Cyril Noon son of Mr and Mrs James Noon of 380 Fifteenth Street SE was named to the junior class honors for 1940 41 at the annual faculty student reception in the Iowa Memorial Union Thursday evening. Honors go to students with full schedules and top five percent scholastic averages.
Dr. Eugene Carmichael of 2342 Upland Drive SE received one of fourteen prizes in a nationwide contest by a Chicago pharmaceutical supplier for the best medical journal article on high blood pressure. His piece “Anal Lesions, A Factor in the Etiology of Vascular Hypertension” appeared in the June Journal of the American Institute of Homeopathy in New York. Awards were decided by physician votes from across the country. over 100 articles were considered.
Preparations for the Cedar Rapids Community Chest drive continue with division chairmen calling key workers to gather for conferences. Service establishments group chairmen meet Thursday at 4.30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce with Lee Winterberg. transportation and women’s division meetings follow. Between 75 and 90 women are expected at the rally.
If tires wear unevenly on one side the wheels may be out of line. Alignment problems can cause rapid feathering of tread on the inner or outer edges and reduce safety and fuel efficiency. Check suspension components and arrange a professional alignment.
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