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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1941
Page
8
Miss Jane Garwood Camp Fire executive addressed the Monticello Lions Club on the program and goals of Camp Fire. She presented camp films while Lions sponsors two Camp Fire groups and one Blue Bird group. Mrs Earl E DeShaw helped spark Monticello Camp Fire interest.
Social calendar highlights out-of-town guests Mr and Mrs FE L Winn of Jackson Mississippi who concluded a Cedar Rapids visit with a picnic supper hosted by Mr and Mrs C W Bloomhall at 2329 Bever Ave SE. Kathleen Hogan the upcoming bride of Dillon Franks of Lisbon is to be honored Friday by Miss Winifred Wiley at her home with pink and white decor and shower gifts.
Mrs Lester T Jackson of Lindendrene SE returned Thursday after participating in a three day provincial synod meeting of the Episcopal church in St Paul. Rev Vernon L S Jones rector of Grace Church at 515 A avenue NE also attended.
The traditional birthday dance honoring October celebrants will be held at the Cedar View Country Club Saturday evening. An orchestra will play for dancing from 9 to 1 am, when luncheon was to be served.
Mr and Mrs Royal A Holbrook host Miss Belle Rickert a cousin from Shullsburg Wisconsin who arrived Friday afternoon at 1420 Second Avenue SE for a visit.
Arriving Thursday was Mrs Rose P Payne a former resident guest of Miss Nelle Erwin 528 Vernon drive SE. She travels from Manhattan Beach California where she stayed with daughter Mrs John P Johnston and Mr Johnston. She will continue from Cedar Rapids to Glenrock New Jersey to visit another daughter Mrs Frank Ballou and Mr Ballou.
The First Presbyterian church hosted the first meeting of Camp Fire sponsors on Thursday with Mrs. Eli Skinner presiding. Plans were made for a national field visit by Miss Nora Garvin, and Miss Jane Garwood reported on the summer training course at Camp Huaga for guardians. Miss Joan Buseho, field secretary, described the executive training school she attended last summer in New York.
The local fraternity Alpha Delta Alpha at Coe College announced pledging Wednesday in Greene Hall. Names listed include Donald Allbee and Richard Buller of Marshalltown, Ivan Bys Amana, Robert Frost Oak Park AL, Robert Fulton Don Leedham Clinton, Robert Myers De Ridder LA, John Munn Akron OH, Walter Pietzsch Burlington, Frank Sherman Independence, Rich ar Wilson West Liberty, Robert Wilson Vinton, and Delbert Wylder Morrison Hk.
Meeting Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Maxine Shields on Ninth Avenue SE gathered members of the Y M G club. Bunco prizes were won by Mes Cames Marie Kremenak Helen Hardin and Gueille Kimball. Guests included Ella Knapp Diane Coombs King Dieterich and Jackie Hardin. Mrs. Louise Waller will entertain the group Oct 23.
Ashley junior chapter of the D A R held a Tuesday meeting at the Community House with nine members. Miss Elizabeth Bender and Mrs. Ruth Lambertson led sewing for the Red Cross and magazines were donated. Miss Jane Scott chaired the event.
Palm Grove No 1 Cedar Rapids attended the Supreme Forest of Woodmen circle northeastern district convention in Mason City with host Beryl Grove No 135. Emma Taylor Carrie Kouba Arthalinda Smith Hazel Morrison Ruth Edwards Helen McGavgran Waynetta Suuser and Mary Gillis served as delegates. Mrs Taylor was elected district president Mrs Kouba district secretary and Mrs Gillis drill team captain. The 1942 convention will be held in Cedar Rapids with guests of honor Margaret Best and Vera Reid. Cedar Rapids delegation returned home Thursday.
Mrs. Alice Tiffany chosen as delegate to the second district convention in Oxford Tuesday. Anyone else wishing to attend may dial 29032 for information. A bus will be chartered. Sewing day at Mrs Harry Burmeister home produced nine garments for the Red Cross.
Sixty members attended the Kenwood Methodist church monthly fellowship supper on Wednesday evening. After a group sing and a picnic, the Rev. Merton Green led a worship service.
A special homecoming program at St James Methodist W faced C S on Thursday with 52 attendees. Mrs Charles Perkins opened events featuring a review of St James Ladies Aid early days by Mrs M T Daywitt, flower presentations to charter members, songs by Mrs T C Collister with Mrs O J Triebel, and readings by Mrs Dorothy Snyder. Tea service by Mrs Perkins and Mrs Triebal followed.
Mrs Howard Burns of 1335 Third Avenue SW was guest of honor at a courtesy baby shower hosted Wednesday by a group of friends at the Burns home. Attending were Mesdames Ray Whitmore B Abraham Lewis Milburn Bob Wright Walter Gammon Les ter Sojka and Misses Fay Erland Val Smejkal Willa Nash and Bessie Hac.
Mrs Fitch home at 1821 Sixth Avenue SE hosted a B B class gathering and picnic supper at First Lutheran church on a Wednesday. Mrs William Rindernecht presented a traveling book review of Rio by Hugh Gibson.
P T A meetings at Fillmore feature Miss Marjorie Donahue's 3B 3A classes visited by 26 mothers. A tea hosted by Mrs. W H Sewell and Mrs. Charles Thomas followed. Bluebirds recruitment with 23 girls and mothers included a demonstration by Cleveland school group.
John M. Ely and Mrs. Elderkin depart for travel with plans to spend ten days in New Orleans and three weeks in St Louis. The party includes their son Fred and Mrs. Marquis of WaBam Massachusetts visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs Emil Erickson presided at the VFW auxiliary meeting in the Memorial building. Guests included Davenport’s Mrs Addie Campbell and San Antonio’s Mrs Blanche Lary. A buddy pappy chairman was named for the November 8 sale and a rummage sale was planned for October 24.
Mr. and Mrs. Obed Bean of 1004 First Street SW entertained Mrs. Ida Lysinger of Ponca City Oklahoma at dinner on Wednesday. Lysinger is the house guest of her sister Mrs. A G Charter of 1020 Ninth Street NW.
St Pauls Methodist Philathea class met Friday afternoon at Miss Florence Narber s home 1949 Grande avenue SE to sew for the Red Cross. A call was made for canned vegetables and fruit for the Children s home. A rummage sale was announced for Oct 30. Hostesses were Mesdames A A Bagley W L Albright H M Hill Smith and C W Stookey
The Friendship circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. Raymond T. Moore's home 25 Blaketer race SE to plan the rummage sale held Friday and the equipment of the Sun Shine Mission playground. Mrs J Stuart MacQuiston led devotions and Mrs Fred Hollands president reported on the state convention at Keokuk.
The Jolly Neighbors club gathered Thursday at 827 Fifth Avenue SE. Prizes in hearts were awarded to Mesdames Ralph Hooker, George Johnson, and Glenn Johnson. The next meeting is set for October 23 at 2 p.m. with Mrs Harold Quimby, 921 Eleventh Street NE.
Mrs M W Curry hosted a Thursday club luncheon at Mrs Cunningham's tea room with nine members present. They honored Irene Bennett who will depart October 24 to establish residence in Chicago.
Miss Elsie Werba the Oct 18 bride elect was guest of honor as Miss Margaret Jacobson hosted eight Ace High bridge club members at dinner. Prizes were won by Miss Violet Holtz and Mrs Norman Workman.
Pattern 4906 by Anne Adams offered in small medium and large. Small apron A uses 25 percent of 35 inch fabric plus 1 percent for ruffing. Apron B requires 2 yards of 35 inch fabric and 3 percent ric rac. Send 15 cents to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette New York for details and 10 cents for the 1941 42 Pattern Book.
Miss Ethel McFarlane of 420 Tenth Street NW returned Wednesday after a several days stay in Chicago. She was accompanied by Mrs. Herbert R. Dennis of Fairfax who proceeded to Pensacola Florida where her son Ensign Herbert R. Dennis Jr. is stationed.
Mr and Mrs Charles A Brune of Minneapolis former city residents were dinner guests Thursday night of Dr and Mrs D M Fellows at 2500 C Avenue NE. The couple left Friday for St Louis.
Mr and Mrs Harry L Wade of 709 Memorial Drive SE returned Thursday morning after five weeks at their cottage near the Minnesota Canadian border.
Miss Martina Rice departed Thursday for her home in Chicago after visiting her mother Mrs B A Rice of 827 Tenth Street SW and other relatives.
The Cheskchamay Camp Fire group gathered Wednesday at guardian Mrs. G. V. Wood’s home on East Avenue NE. Members worked on requirements for the firemakers rank and discussed plans for a fire makers dinner.
Miss Joan Buscho field secretary describes beadwork designs at Kinihanca Camp Fire meeting held Wednesday at Mrs Glenn Turner's home on Fourteenth Street NW guardian. Plans made for a council fire next week.
The Cultus club met Thursday for a dessert luncheon and a business session at Mrs. R. R. Mayberry’s home 1413 First Avenue West. Mrs. Hover reviewed the book Silver Sandals by Glenn Clark. Guests included Mrs. R. M. Bullard of Chicago and Miss Grace Listerbarger.
Ten Cedar Rapids residents will be awarded silver service buttons by the American Meat Institute in recognition of 25 years in the meat industry. Recipients include George F Driscoll of Swift and Company and Albert C Briles Louis Kadlee James R Cain William G Cain Raymond L Clouse from various departments.
William J. Holmes of the trimming and loading department, Leo J. Koutnik of the smokehouse, and John Mandalinakis and Anton J Melichar of the hog cutting department.
Red Cross first aid courses attract growing enrollment with a national defense tieup this year, surpassing all expectations and drawing participants across regions.
Red Cross executive secretary Mrs. Wells C. Peck reported Friday that a public class held in the post office basement drew 63 participants, including many married couples. Under director Dawson E. Grim, enrollment had been expected to reach 20, and after two sessions the classes will close at the end of next week.
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