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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1942

Page

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Miss Coler and Nicholson Wed In City Ceremony

Miss Jane Ann Coler daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward L Coler 1835 Fifth Avenue SE married Mr D A Nicholson at St Johns Ave. The Rev D Loferski officiated with ceremony preceded by songs by Joyce Hanson and Ruth Buresh. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs De Voe Harriott maid of honor Miss Winifred Hargrave best man Robert Nicholson and ushers Armand Brown and Fred Mineck. The couple will reside at 815 Seventeenth Street SE after a trip to Chicago.

Jane Ann Coler Edward L. Coler Fifth Avenue St. John's Ave D. A. Nicholson Twenty-eighth Street Drive Joyce Hanson Ruth Buresh D. Loferski de Voe Harriott Winifred Hargrave Stephens Junior College Columbia Robert Nicholson Armand Brown Davenport Fred Mineck F. M. Hargrave H. Hamer Paul Kilborn L. Chapman Hargrave Arthur Schwarzentruber Kilborn Chapman Betty Chapman Jeanette Merveaux Margie Lovett Chicago Seventeenth Street Elizabeth Berriman Williiam O'Donnell Maquoketa A. E. Anderson Robert D. Comley North Hollywood Calif I. Moulds Shellsburg G. A Hicks Walter O'Donnell Nicholson McKinley High School

Cedar Rapids Tea Honors Detroit Guest At Seely Home

Mrs. T. R. Warriner at 316 Forest Drive SE hosted a tea Thursday for Mrs. Forrest Harwood of Detroit Michigan. Harwood, a former Cedar Rapids resident, is visiting at the home of Mrs. Mer Seely, 1903 Second Avenue.

T. R. Warriner Forest Drive Forrest Harwood Detroit Mich Cedar Rapids Mer= Seely Second Avenue

Mrs Clements Leaves After Bakersfield Visit

Mrs Edward E. Clements Jr. departed for her Bakersfield California home Tuesday evening following a three week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Peter Hibnes at 2300 Fourth Avenue SE.

Edward E. Clements, Jr Bakersfield Calif Peter Hibnes Fourth Avenue SE

Readers Luncheon Reviews Book at Mrs Duncan Home

The Readers met Thursday for a luncheon in the home of Mrs. S. L. Duncan at 2506 B avenue NE. Mrs. A. H. Bailey gave the book review.

S. L. Duncan B Avenue NE A. H. Bailey

Mrs James Zollinger Visits In LaPorte City

Mrs James Zollinger of LaPorte City Iowa spends several weeks in the home of Mrs Perry C Rude at 535 Vernon drive SE.

Perry C. Rude Vernon Drive James Zollinger LaPorte City

Mrs Starr Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon for Twelve

Mrs George P Starr of 1727 A Avenue NE hosted a luncheon for members of her bridge club. Tables and place settings were arranged for twelve guests in a cordial, well attended gathering.

George P. Starr

Mrs Worth Averill Returns From Corey Lake Stay

Mrs Worth S Averill of 1831 Second Avenue SE returned Tuesday evening after spending five months at the Averills summer cottage at Corey Lake Three Rivers Michigan.

Worth S. Averill Second Avenue SE Averills Corey Lake Three Rivers Mich

Elizabeth Flaherty Weds Joseph Grone at St Patrick’s Church

Miss Elizabeth Flaherty 521 First Street SW became Mrs Joseph Grone in a Wednesday 7 am ceremony at St Patrick’s Church performed by Rev Dr Lenihan. The bride wore a brown crepe dress with brown accessories and orchids. Afterward the newlyweds were hosted by the bride’s sisters at 521 First Street SW before departing for their home.

St Patrick’s Church Elizabeth Flaherty First Street Joseph Grone Lenihan Jule and Nelle

Miss Hungerford to Wed Army Officer

Miss Miriam Ruth Hungerford of 617 Fifteenth Street SE announced her engagement to Lieut Maurice T. Ritenour son of Dr and Mrs W Y Ritenour of Mount Carroll Illinois. The wedding is planned for late October. the bride elect attended the University of Iowa and worked in Dr R M Chapmans office. Ritenour attended Coe College affiliated with Alpha Delta Alpha and is now in the army air corps stationed at Kelly Field Texas.

C. B. Hungerford Fifteenth Street Miriam Ruth Maurice T. Ritenour W. Y. Ritenour Mount Carroll University of Iowa R. M. Chapman Ritenour Coe College Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity Army Air Corps Kelly Field Texas

Mrs Herbert Smith Plans California Trip and Wedding

Mrs Herbert Smith of Ardmore Pennsylvania will leave for San Francisco Friday evening to meet her son Lieutenant (j g) Charles H Smith. In San Francisco she will attend the wedding of Lieut Smith and Miss Josephine H Reeves of Evanston Illinois who accompanies Mrs Smith to California.

Herbert Smith Ardmore Inlaw Ella D. Smith Third Avenue SE San Francisco Calif J.g Charles H. Smith Lieut. Smith Josephine H. Reeves Evanston, Ill Mrs. Smith California

Lindsay Jr. to Return to Brown University Friday

After a two week visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lindsay at 310 Nineteenth Street SE Kenneth Lindsay Jr will return to Brown University in Providence Rhode Island on Friday.

Kenneth Lindsay Nineteenth Street Kenneth Lindsay, Jr Brown University Providence R. J

Bridge Club Dessert Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Whelan

Mrs. R. L. Whelan hosted a dessert luncheon on Thursday for her bridge club. Seats were set for eight at 2208 Bever Avenue SE.

R. L. Whelan Bever Avenue

Mrs George W Corey Hosts Bridge Club Breakfast

Entertaining her bridge club at breakfast Thursday morning was Mrs. George W Core y, 356 Park Terrace SE. Nine members were included.

George W. Corey Park Terrace SE

Pickford Family to Visit Des Moines and Ames

Mr and Mrs Rollo S Pickford and their sons Rollo and Peter of 2216 Upland drive SE will leave Friday morning for Des Moines to stay with Mr Pickfords brother A H Pickford and spend Sunday in Ames

Rollo S. Pickford Rollo Peter Upland Drive Des Moines Mr. Pickford A. H. Pickford Ames

Wednesday Social Club Meets at Mrs Crabb Home

Members gathered at Mrs George Crabb's residence 1501 Fourth Avenue SE for a business meeting. Afterward Mrs L S Hamilton spoke on Social Life and Customs and Mrs W W White discussed Chinese History and Culture.

George Crabb Fourth Avenue SE

Chi Omega Eleusinian Dinner Held at Niesz Home

The Chi Omega sorority at Coe college hosted its fall Eleusinian dinner Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Gail Niesz on 1802 Fourth avenue SE. The meal was served buffet style.

Chi Omega Coe College Gail Niesz Fourth Avenue SE

Odako Camp Fire elects new officers at guardian home

Members met at 1807 D street SW in the home of guardian Mrs. Jerry Macha cek and elected officers for the group. Loretta Snyder became president with Dolores Ulich as vice president, Jeanne Kozik as secretary, Dolores Ressa as treasurer, and Patty Roupe as scribe.

Odako Camp Jerry Machacek D Street Loretta Snyder Dolores Ulich Jeanne Kozik Dolores Ressa Patty Roupe

Watane Camp Fire Girls Make Garments for Guild

Members of the Watane Camp Fire group met Tuesday after school at St. Pauls Methodist church and began sewing. Each girl is making two garments for the Needlework Guild.

Watane St. Paul's Methodist Church

Mrs Brown Hosts Bridge Club Dessert Luncheon

Mrs G W Brown 3722 First Avenue NE hosted a dessert luncheon for her bridge club on Thursday. Members present included Mrs Robert Byrnes Mrs David M Eliderkin Mrs William O Gray Mrs Charlies A Hastings Mrs M Holbrook Morrison Jr Mrs H Eldon Olerich and Mrs Richard R Proctor.

Bridge Club G. W. Brown First Avenue NE Robert Byrnes David M. Eliderkin William O. Gray Charlies A. Hastings M. Holbrook Morrison, Jr H. Eldon Olerich Richard R. Proctor

Marion visitor Katherine Ferguson stays two weeks with Yuill family

Miss Katherine Ferguson of Marion Illinois a former Cedar Rapids resident visits for two weeks at the home of Mr and Mrs T B Yuill on Johnson avenue.

Katherine Ferguson Marion, Ill Cedar Rapids T. B. Yuill Johnson Avenue

Book Club Luncheon Hosts Review of No Retreat

Mrs. W. D. Barnhizer hosted 12 club members at luncheon on Thursday. Guest Mrs. Max Daehler reviewed No Retreat by Anna Rauschnigg.

W. D. Barnhizer Second Avenue SE Max Daehler Anna Rauschnigg

Roosevelt high school class officers and members listed

Newly elected 12A president Bob Harger leads 12A with Orville Kolsto as vice president and Joy May as secretary treasurer. 12B officers are Nick Kent president, George Elliott vice president, Phyllis Chadima secretary treasurer. 11A head Orley McCune with Richard Dice vice president and Vivian Wilson secretary treasurer. 11B president Bill Fou shee, vice president Bob Dvorak, secretary treasurer Mamie Oberthien. 10A president Bill Cohen, vice president Anna Mae Manwiller, secretary treasurer Betty Watt. 10B president Ray Petrazelka, vice president Al Schamberger, secretary treasurer Phyllis Smith. List of class members follows names for each section.

Bob Harger Roosevelt High School Orville Kolsto Joy May Nick Kent George Elliott Phyllis Chadima Orley McCune Richard Dice Vivian Wilson Bill Foushee Bob Dvorak Mamie Oberthien Treasuer Bill Cohen Anna Mae Manwiller Betty Watt Ray Petrazelka al Schamberger Phyllis Smith Roberta Ts Joseph Stolar Elmer Hedin Rena Kosters Chester May Ada Patterson Nelle Martin Margaret Danielson Ellen Torstenson William Owen Anna Grissel Jeanette Williams Margaret Porter Steven Pattee Esther Chapin Jessie Chambers Arvillamae Chick Theodore Anderson Mary Paul Litta Walker Bernice Moffitt Harold Myron

Miss Ardell Coy Hosts Molly Pitcher Chapter Meeting

Miss Ardell Coy entertained Molly Pitcher chapter of C A R at 314 Thirty second street NE with a potluck supper. Officers elected include Junior president Carol Jean Curran and recording secretary Sally Zuercher, among others. senior president is Dorothy Stoflet. Next meeting will be at Miss Zuercher's home.

Ardell Coy Molly Pitcher C.A.R Carol Jean Curran Sally Zuercher Margaret Young Patricia Carberry Charlotte Trewin Miss Coy Marilyn Milner Barbara Owens Dorothy Stoflet Miss Zuercher

Barbee Visit Ends in St. Louis Return

Mr and Mrs Earle E Barbee return to their home in St Louis after a week in the home of Mrs Barbee s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Richard F Bruch 1389 Elmhurst Drive NE They were accompanied to St Louis by Mr and Mrs Bruch for a short visit

Earle E. Barbee St. Louis

Dinner party at the Amanas hosts group from Cedar Rapids and Texas

Mrs. Jessie Harmon and Mrs. Josephine Biderman entertained at a Tuesday noon dinner at the Amanas. Guests included Mrs. Joe O. Louvar Mrs. Arthur Marak Mrs. J. Alfred Witousek Mrs. Marjorie Michalek Miss Ruth Ann Biderman of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. George White and Miss Mary Jane Ellington of Brownsville Texas. Mrs. Witousek hosted a buffet supper at Western House Tuesday evening.

Jessie Harmon Josephine Biderman Amanas Joe O. Louvar Arthur Marak J. Alfred Witousek Marjorie Michalek Ruth Ann Biderman Cedar Rapids George White Mary Jane Ellington Brownsville Texas

Cedar Rapids visitors honor former resident in Kirkpatrick home

Mrs Mary Kirkpatrick Mrs Marie Douglas and Mrs Ada Glee hosted a courtesy for Mrs Howard Galeesite a former Cedar Rapids resident now in Fremont Nebraska visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids Twenty four guests attended in the Kirkpatrick home at 125 Eleventh street NE

Mary Kirkpatrick Marie Douglas Ada Gleeson Howard Galeesite Cedar Rapids Fremont, Neb Kirkpatrick Eleventh Street

Local Names Listed in Obituary Notice

The fragment lists Patty Holsinger Marylyn Jones Donna Wray Jones Evelyn Jean Smith Marlene Edna Hansford and Lillian in a memorial context, indicating a group of women named in a local obituary or remembrance column.

Patty Holsinger Marylyn Jones Donna Wray Jones Evelyn Jean Smith Marlene Oo Edna Mae Hansford Lillian

Triton club installs new officers at January meeting

At the regular monthly dinner meeting of the Triton club held Tuesday evening in the YMCA the following officers for the coming year were installed Bernard Weaver president Paul Akin vice president Delbert Wood secretary Kenneth Gross treasurer. After a short business meeting pictures of the Coral Sea and Midway battles were shown.

Triton Club Y.M.C.A Bernard Weaver Paul Akin Delbert Wood Kenneth Gross Coral Sea Midway

Legion Auxiliary Delegates Chosen For Second District Meet

Delegates and alternates to attend the second district conference at Clinton on Oct 20 were selected at a Tuesday meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary in the Memorial building. Reports covered toy shop, Records for Service Men drive, and widespread Testament distributions to service members.

Clinton American Legion Memorial Building George E. Thompson Harold E. Travis Thompson Louis Schirm James P. Winn F. C. Parrish Frank Nalley Walter A. Kansky J. Howard Walsh A. G. Schwandt Charles Wadden

Chi Omega Pledges Host Circus Tea at Sorority Rooms

The Chi Omega pledges hosted a circus tea for the sororities at college Thursday afternoon. Patronesses Miss Lulu Averill and Mrs. Frank M. Hallenbeck presided at the tea table. Virginia Bowles organized the arrangements as social chairman. officers listed include President Nancy, Vice-President Patricia Jacobson, Secretary Betty Buckman, Treasurer Betty Hallberg, and Social Chairman Bowles.

Chi Omega Sorority Lulu Averill Frank M. Hallenbeck Virginia Bowles Fue Nancy Patricia Jacobson Betty Buckman Betty Hallberg Miss Bowles

Mrs. R. E. Elliott Feted at Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs. Robert Elliott formerly Miss Jean Weis was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Kay Gillick and Mrs. Dean Reifenstahl at 1219 Third Avenue SW. Guests included Ruth Henry Harley Bruns Alberta H Mary Jayne Ross Phyllis Raftery Martha Elliott Caroline Savage with games and prizes awarded.

Robert Elliott Jean Weis Kay Gillick Dean C. Reifenstahl Reifenstahl Third Avenue Ruth Henry Harley Bruns Alberta H Mary Jayne Ross Phyllis Raftery Martha Elliott Caroline Savage

Rogers Family Visits O G Smiths In Carbondale

Lieut and Mrs R H Rogers and their daughter Jannie of Carbondale Illinois are visiting this week with Mrs Rogers parents Mr and Mrs O G Smith at 1560 Fifth avenue SE They are also guests of Mrs Rogers sisters Mrs Fred Hull and Mrs John L Stamy Lieut Rogers is stationed at the Illinois Ordnance plant in Carbondale.

R. H. Rogers Jannie Carbondale Ill Rogers O. G. Smith Fifth Avenue SE Fred Hull John L. Stamy Illinois Ordnance Plant

Junior Hi Y Ettе Club Elects Officers At Franklin High

YWCA reports Joan Mohn elected president of the Junior Hi Y Ette club for 9B and 9A girls at Franklin High. Officers include Bonnie Faun as VP and program chair, Mary Ann Pauly secretary, Joan Gray treasurer, Ruth Ann Stucker council rep. Meetings set for 2nd and 4th Mondays in Martha Washington room.

Joan Mohn Willis M. Mohn Bever Avenue SE Bonnie Faun Mary Ann Pauly Joan Gray Ruth Ann Stucker Carolyn Havard Jeannine Williams Martha Washington Franklin High School Twentieth Street

Red Cross First Aid and home nursing classes open to girls

Registrations extended for the high school girls Red Cross First Aid course at the YWCA. A class of 20 is sought with theory and practical work led by Mrs. John Dvorak. An organizational meeting for a home nursing course will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the YWCA, with Mrs. R. K. Stoddard presiding and Edith Parsons explaining the course.

Red Cross Service For Freedom Ohn Dvorak Y.W.C.A R. K. Stoddard Red Cross Home Nursing Committee Edith Parsons Home Nursing Committee Harold Miner American Red Cross Girl Reserve “Service For Freedom

Hayrack Party and Wiener Roast at Wilson and Company

Twenty four girls from the Tender Made department held a hayrack party and wiener roast on Monday. Accordion music was led by Miss Mary Lou Stobba.

Wilson and Company Mary Lou Stobba

William Danner to Speak to Missionary Union

The city Missionary Union will hold a special meeting Friday at 2 30 p m in the Y W C A auditorium William Danner in charge of the leper work in this area will speak All members of the Missionary Union and all pastors of the city are invited

The City Missionary Union William Danner Missionary Union

Two Local Women Set Off for Los Angeles Employment

Miss Ruth Garber and Miss Lenore Pesek depart Wednesday from 819 Daniels Street NE and 2956 Oakland Road NE to take jobs in Los Angeles California. They plan to visit friends in Texas and New Mexico during the trip.

Ruth Garber Earl Garber Daniels Street Lenore Pesek Phil Rout Oakland Road Los Angeles Calif Texas New Mexico

Woman's Club Debuts Current Events Dept Meeting

The first meeting of the current events department of the Woman's Club was held Wednesday in the clubhouse. A picnic luncheon was served with officers as hostesses. Mrs. J. C. Ramsey chaired. Miss Emma Elliott introduced the year’s theme America Today and Tomorrow and the song O Beautiful For Spacious Skies. Mrs. R. Lubbock spoke on a magazine industrial condition in George Yuill, Lesservenue Today. Mrs. A. H. Mott reported current events.

Woman's Club J. C. Ramsey Emma Elliott America R. Lubbock George Yuill A. H. Mott

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By d’Alessio Miss Coler Mr. Nicholson Edward Clements George P Starr Mrs. Worth S. Averill Michigan Miss Hungerford Lasswell Miriam Hungerford Rollo Pickfords Niesz Odako Camp Fire Group Watane Camp Fire Group Mrs. Brown T. B. Yuills MRS R. F. Bruchs Mrs. Galbraith Montrose Java Room Legion Auxiliary Memorial Martin Earl Simmons Travis A. E. Schoendelen Hanford R. Dwayne Minor Rex Heflin R. J. Minor H. N. Steele E. J. Ferriter Wilbur Eicher Wayland Nalley Oscar Fais R. E. Elliott O. G. Smiths Y.wca Franklin Junior Hi-Y-Ette Club Wilson Hi-Y-Ettes Mexico Wilson Hi-Y-Ette Hi-Y-Ettes Liebke & Taylor Co Matta A. W. Peterson CO Dial Second Ave First St Woman's Club Departments Pillsbury's Pillsbury’s Best Mr Meat Ry Topping Pillsbury's Best Knowles
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