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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1939

Page

3

McMillan Sivertsen Wedding Date Set

McMillan of 334 Nineteenth Street SE and John W Sivertsen of Minneapolis have set Saturday October 21 for their wedding. The informal ceremony will be at 4 o clock at First Presbyterian church with Dr Robert Little officiating. A small reception will follow at the Roosevelt hotel hosted by the McMillans. The bride Miss Genevieve McMillan will be attended by her sister Miss Mary McMillan and the best man is Thomas G Heinrich of Minneapolis.

T. McMillan Nineteenth Street John W. Sivertsen Minneapolis Robert Little Genevieve McMillan James First Presbyterian Church Mrs. McMillan Mr. Sivertsen Roosevelt Hotel Mary McMillan Milwaukee Downer School Will Thomas G. Heinrich

Tuesday Study club Holds First Meeting at Cedar Rapids Club

Twenty eight members attended the year’s opening luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Autumn colors adorned the table with a pumpkin centerpiece. Social committee members arranged the luncheon and Mrs Harold J. Ross welcomed guests before Mrs James Killian introduced Mrs Stansbury who spoke of her European trip.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Harold J. Ross J. A. Yessler John E. Stansbury Lester DeYarman Fred C. Meyers James Killian Stansbury

Mrs Montgomery Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Neil Montgomery of 2336 Linden Drive SE entertained her bridge club at a Wednesday luncheon at her home.

Neil Montgomery Linden Drive

Guests Visit From Winnetka Illinois

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Scott host Mrs. Scott’s brother C. D. Loper of Winnetka Illinois and his son Douglas Loper as house guests for a few days at 1857 C avenue NE.

E. M. Scott C Avenue NE

Camp Fire group gathers for Bever Park picnic

The Sulitanni Camp Fire group met Tuesday at Bever Park for a picnic. Attendees included guardian Mrs. Homer C. Maxwell and members Patty Fortune, Marian Taylor, Peggy McIlrath, Helen Smith, Jane Pardera, Sheryl Zalesky, and Deloris Harley. New members Dorothy Strate and Marilyn McFadden joined. The next meeting will be at Patty Fortune’s home to begin a Needlework Guild project.

Sulitanni Bever Park the Guardian Homer C. Maxwell Patty Fortune Marian Taylor Peggy Mcllrath Helen Smith Jane Pardera Sheryl Zalesky Deloris Harley Dorothy Strate Marilyn McFadden Needlework Guild

Industrial Girls League tour and talks at YWCA

The Industrial Girls league of the YWCA will meet Thursday at 2 15 p m at the Quaker Oats plant for a guided tour. At 7 p m at the YWCA Hazel Heasty speaks on Correct Informal Service and Milo A Chehak discusses Drugs and Quackery.

Industrial Girls League of Quaker Oats Company Hazel Heasty Milo A. Chehak

Youth Temperance Council Meets at Olivet Church

The Youth Temperance council gathered Monday evening at Olivet Presbyterian church to discuss the first chapter of Studies in Government.

Youth Temperance Council Olivet Presbyterian Church

Union Veterans Daughters Hold District Meeting in K P Hall

Ninety five Daughters of Union Veterans attended the eleventh annual third district convention in K P hall. Cedar Rapids district president Mrs Frederick W Mulson led sessions with Waterloo chosen as the 1940 convention city and Mrs Beatrice Graham named district president. Various district and department officers were introduced and speeches of welcome given by local officials and veteran groups. A candlelight luncheon followed and an afternoon ritual exposition, with gifts and greetings exchanged among members and visiting dignitaries.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Third District K. P. Hall Frederick W. Mulson Cedar Rapids Waterloo Beatrice Graham Carrie Fox Dubuque Kenneth Blades Dora V. Jeffrey Iowa City Ralph D. Chord Emma Hern Oelwein Arrilla Kleepsie Marshalltown Mary Taft Mount Pleasant F. K. Hahn Jeffrey Harriet Shumaker Marengo Hahn Edwin Lundquist American Legion H. F. Klemme Woman's Relief Corps Frank J. Kouba Rebecca Alexander Eulalia Hauser Rosalie Campbell Gene McMasters John Taylor Grand Army of the Republic Norman Sutliff Mulson Jacob Searles George Bushnell Samuel Beck

Mrs Porter Hosts Buffet, Shower for Frances Haas Bride

Mrs Roy V Porter hosted a Monday evening buffet supper and linen shower at 211 Twenty seventh street NE in honor of Miss Frances Haas who will marry Raymond J Meyer on Saturday. Bridge games followed. Attending were Miss Marjorie Bruner and several Mrs Olson Tow Lockwood Smith and Bailey.

Roy V. Porter Twentyseventh Street Frances Haas Raymond J. Meyer Marjorie Bruner Roy Olson Keith Tow Paul Lockwood Forrest Smith Marvin Bailey

Ashley Junior Group Elects New Officers

Members of the Ashley chapter of the D A R met for luncheon at Mrs. A W Loftus 408 Dunreath Drive NE. They elected Mrs Earl Heinze as chairman Miss Thelma Boegel as vice chairwoman and Mrs Loftus as secretary treasurer.

A. W. Loftus Dunreath Drive Ashley Earl Heinze Thelma Boegel Loftus

Richard Naiberts Home After Trip

Dr and Mrs Richard L Naibert who wed Sept 23 at Harvey Illinois have returned from a two week trip through Canada and the east and are now at home at 1959 Grande avenue SE

Richard L. Naibert Harvey, Ill Canada East Grande Avenue SE

Mercy Hospital Fruit and Vegetable Shower Sponsor Named

Mercy hospital hosts an annual fruit and vegetable shower this Thursday sponsored by the auxiliary with donations accepted at the hospital. The Sunday Gazette misspelled the committee list omitting Mrs Walter Grady from those in charge of the reception.

Mercy Hospital Walter Grady

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Plans Thursday Luncheon

The Kappa Delta mothers club will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. in the chapter rooms for luncheon. Hostesses will be Mrs. R. M. Threlkeld and Mrs. L. W. Stritesky.

Kappa Delta Mothers Club R. M. Threlkeld L. W. Stritesky

Shellsburg Couple Wed in Chicago Heights Church Ceremony

Miss Miranda Angevill Steffens daughter of Mrs Martha Steffens of Chicago Heights Illinois formerly Cedar Rapids and Howard Woodrow Meek of Shellsburg were married Sunday at St Pauls Lutheran church in Chicago Heights The altar was lit by seven branch candelabra palms sang by Clarence Pribste Afterward 31 guests dined at the Crystal room of Hotel Thomas They will live in Shellsburg after October 22 Mrs Meek a Grant High School graduate and St Luke s nursing school alumna worked at St James hospital and Ingalls Memorial Mr Meek a Shellsburg High School graduate The wedding drew distant relatives including Ida Meek Maxwells and several Meeks from Cedar Rapids Hammond Ind and Shellsburg

Shellsburg Miranda Angevill Steffens Martha Steffens Chicago Heights Ill Cedar Rapids Howard Woodrow Meek St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Clarence Pribste Paul Steffens Charter Oak Genevieve Steinburger John Meek Crystal Room Hotel Thomas C. W. Meek Ingalls Memorial Harvey, Ill Meek Shellsburg High School Ida Meek Tom Maxwell Lloyd Meek John Rausch Hammond, Ind W. R. Cherry J. H. Steffens

Marriage Announcement for Frank Urban and Mary Ryzak

Mrs. Leonard Roman announces the marriage of her step-brother Frank Urban of Meadowlands Minnesota to Mary Ryzak of St. Paul. The ceremony occurred Monday at 5 15 p m at St Pauls Methodist Church Cedar Rapids officiated by Rev Dr Charles J Bready.

Leonard Roman Avenue NE Frank Urban Meadowlands Minn Mary Ryzak St. Paul St. Paul’s Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Charles J. Bready Roman Urban First Avenue

House Warming Honors the Alex Fidlers

Mr and Mrs Alex Fidler were honored at a house warming party Sunday evening hosted by friends at 2024 E avenue NE The attendees included Mr and Mrs John Fryrear Mr and Mrs Dan Kruidenier Mr and Mrs F A Ahring Mr and Mrs Gordon Hughes Mr and Mrs James Price Charles Imler Mamie Fortner Joe Benson Miss Westinghouse William Clarke Martha France Alfred Wise and Libbie Lage

Alex Fidler E Avenue NE John Fryrear Dan Kruidenier F. A. Ahring Gordon Hughes James Price Charles Imler Mamie Fortner Joe Benson Westinghouse William Clarke Martha France Alfred Wise Libbie Lage

Entertaining at a miscellaneous shower honors Marion Claney

Mrs. George Easker hosted a Monday evening shower at 1610 Seventh Avenue SE for Miss Marion Claney. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Jean Hutchcroft on October 21, with bunco and prizes won by Miss Lois Stewart and Mrs. Clarence Smith.

George Easker Seventh Avenue SE Marion Claney Jean Hutchcroft Bunco Lois Stewart Clarence Smith Charles Schmidt Ray Hutchcroft Wayne Penningroth W. O. Mark Helen Dinnie Ellsworth Torgenson Jasper Ferris Orton Butters Ralph Morgan Willis Steele Ronald Simms Mamie Cocker Polly Collogan Miss Hutchcroft

Cultus Club to Meet Thursday for Dessert Luncheon

The Cultus club meets Thursday at 1 30 p m at Mrs E B Kearns home 401 Twenty second street SE for a dessert luncheon. Miss Anna Marie De Castello will provide a book review.

Cultus Club E. B. Kearns Anna Marie de Castello

Parent-Teacher Week Proclaimed Oct 9 to 14 by Gov Wil son

Gov George A Wil son designates the week of Oct 9 14 as Parent Teacher Week praising the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers for promoting the welfare of youth in home school church and community. The state PTA plans a convention in Sioux City Oct 18 19 20 with local councils active in health programs classes and mothers chorus.

George A. Wilson Iowa Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers National Congress of Parents and Teachers C. C. Collester Spencer Sioux City Cedar Rapids W. O. Johnstone Dubuque Neely Hill Mothers Chorus

Miss Fay and Franklin Mattison Honored Before Wedding

Courtesies for Miss Zanita Fay and Franklin Mattison ahead of their Saturday wedding included a surprise personal shower at the Ford home 526 First Avenue W. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Brown of Maquoketa and many local guests. A mock wedding and games prizes were part of the festivities.

Zanita Fay Franklin Mattison Richard Ford Emil Petranek Ford First Avenue W Carlyle Brown Maquoketa Clarence Fay Jerry Soukup Carl Pospishil Leone Havell Edd Grubhoffer Frances Quass Bernard Klinkner Canton Ill Miss Fay Bertha Weiss Curtis Torrey Mary Fontana Melford Emerson Leonard Feiereisen Soukup Harry Jones Tom Fontana Lydia Long Frank Cravens F. P. Beatty Lillian Sheets Torrey Luserne Byron Lamb Clinton, Ark Misses Havel Mildred German Mary Stevenson Pauline Hall Grace Wagler

Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Hosts Coe College Music Program

After a buffet supper at 325 Nineteenth Street NE Cedar Rapids the Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary enjoyed a program by Coe College music department members. Diana Coffey Ethleyn Fink Beverly Wright Drexel Mollison and Edward Melcher performed pieces by Mednikoff Rogers Kohler Debussy Palmgren and Bach with piano and flute and a brief business meeting followed.

J. W. Altfillisch Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Bach Diana Coffey Edward Melcher Jensen Beverly Wright Praeludium MacDowell Debussy Palmgren Mr. Melcher Franz Ronald Drexel Mollison

McDowell Host 1st Birthday Dinner for Shirley Lorraine

Mr. and Mrs. B I McDowell Jr entertained at a Sunday dinner for their daughter Shirley Lorraine’s first birthday. Cedar Rapids guests included Mr. and Mrs. B I McDowell Sr Mr. and Mrs. R W Weber and Billy Alma and Edna Wachal. Walker residents Mr. and Mrs. J F Wachal and George Machacek joined along with Mrs. M G Vikla of Lonsdale Minn.

B. I. McDowell, Jr Seventh Avenue Shirley Lorraine B. I. McDowell, Sr R. W. Weber Billy Alma Edna Wachal Cedar Rapids J. F. Wachal George Machacek Walker M. G. Vikla Lonsdale, Minn

Cedar Rapids Bridge Party Honors Mrs Kohl

Mr and Mrs Elmer F Lawler hosted a dinner at Fleming tea room for their guest Mrs George Kohl of Los Angeles. After dinner guests played bridge at the Lawler home with prizes to Mrs Kohl and Otto Klassen.

Elmer F. Lawler George Kohl Los Angeles Fleming Lawler Kohl Otto Klassen V. A. Kofron Fred Diers Floyd Baumgartner Pauline Wagner

Mrs. Lillian Havlik Visit Noted in Port Huron

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Smith of Port Huron Michigan visit Mrs. Smiths mother Mrs. M. E. Guyer at 811 Camburn Court SE. The note identifies Mrs. Smith as the former Lillian Havlik.

A. H. Smith Port Huron, Mich

Mrs Leon T Noel Honored At Luncheon

Midweek society centered at Cedar Rapids Country Club with Mrs Edward M Soboda hosting a luncheon bridge in honor of her daughter Mrs Leon T Noel of Michigan City Ind who is visiting her parents. Guests included friends of both families and the Soboda household will host Mr Noel and the Noels sons Robert and James Edward for a week.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Edward M. Soboda Third Avenue SE Leon T. Noel Michigan City Ind Soboda Noel Noels Robert James Edward

Mrs Dunn speaks on Art in Fashion at Cedar Rapids group

Mrs Dunn fashion artist and designer addressed Cedar Rapids Woman's club art department on Art in Fashion. She traced clothing from tribal skins to modern styles and discussed engraving, training, and her freelance work. The program featured Lucy M. Anderson and was led by Mrs Ferguson with a luncheon served.

Aliens. Dunn Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Dunn Cedar Rapids Lucy M. Anderson Iowa P. M. Davis J. H. Ferguson

Credit Women Plan Dinner Program at Montrose Hotel

Twenty three members of the Credit Women's Breakfast club met at the Montrose hotel to plan the October Cedar Rapids Retail Credit association dinner in the Lafayette cafe club room. Miss Pearle Hinkley announced plans. Mrs. Lorena Fluegel presided and announced the state convention in Des Moines. The next local meeting will resume study of How to Get Along with People led by Mrs. Edna Wright.

Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Montrose Cedar Rapids Des Moines Edna Wright

Birthday Club Luncheon Honors Winners

Mrs. N. J. Schleder hosted the Birthday luncheon club on Thursday. Winners included Ollie Omar and Mrs. John Weiderker among others. Attendees ranged from Mrs. L. O. Stone to a guest, Mrs. Wes Bushnell, with the next gathering set at Mrs. Mildred Phillips's home.

N. J. Schleder Ollie Omar John Weiderker Mildred Phillips Frank Bellow Eugene Phillips L. O. Stone Carl Mittlestedt Frances Steckman Arthur Mayne Harry Preston Bruce Donisthorpe Carl Poole Myrtle Shelton George Burck Jack Hoffman Wes

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Melsh Attended by Friends

Mrs. Margaret Melsh was honored at a Sunday evening surprise party for her birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Quick, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Klever, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gitts, Mr. and Mrs. Ezza Lenway, Mr. and Mrs. George Shelton, Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Parsons, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Vosburgh, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Melsh, Mrs. Metze Gergenburl, Miss Mary Quick, Miss Sylvia Peet, and Margaret, Mabel and Robert Melsh.

Margaret Melsh O. F. Quick Lewis Klever Clarence Gitts Ezza Lenway George Shelton N. R. Parsons Elmer Vosburgh Frank Melsh Metze Gergenburl Mary Quick Sylvia Peet Margaret Mabel Robert Melsh

Cedar Rapids Boat Club Auxiliary Plans Oct 14 Dance

The Cedar Rapids Boat Club auxiliary met at Mrs. George Samuelson’s home to finalize arrangements for an October 14 dance. Refreshments were served. Members present included Mesdames Lottie Melichar Matthew Miller Charles Sargeant Harry Gunderson Harold Ammons Dale Cornish Norman Scott George Shearer Russell Wise and Henry Teitge.

Cedar Rapids Boat Club George Samuelson Eleventh Street Lottie Melichar Matthew Miller Charles Sargeant Harry Gunderson Harold Ammons Dale Cornish Norman Scott George Shearer Russell Wise Henry Teitge

Miss Hoff Honored at Farewell Dinner

Miss Mary Margaret Hoff was guest of honor at a farewell dinner hosted by Miss Jane Glenn at 1500 Fourth avenue SE. She will depart October 17 to make her home in Los Angeles. Guests Agnes Ernest and Rose Peters joined in a bridge game and Miss Hoff received a gift.

Mary Margaret Hoff Jane Glenn Fourth Avenue SE Hoff Los Angeles Agnes Ernest Rose Peters Miss Hoff

Mrs Lechky Honored at Mixed Shower by McLellan Staff

Marilyn McKay hosted a miscellaneous shower at 24200 Avenue NE honoring Mrs. John Lechky formerly Lillian Klimes. Miss Pauline Trinka and Miss Florence Waterbury assisted. McLellan store employees attended. Guests wrote poems for the couple and prizes went to Miss Vergie Ashby and Mrs. Geraldine Rundquist.

Marilyn McKay Avenue NE Pauline Trinka Florence Waterbury John Lechky Lillian Klimes McLellan Vergie Ashby Geraldine Rundquist

Luncheon Honors Mrs Hardenbrook at Marion Hallwood

A Marion luncheon at Hallwood cafe Tuesday celebrated Mrs Creighton Hardenbrook with twenty seven guests from Cedar Rapids and Marion. Afterward, attendees played cards and visited the Hardenbrook home.

Hallwood Cafe Marion Creighton Hardenbrook Cedar Rapids Hardenbrook Mesdames G. Lenck W. H. Richardson R. Frink O. Slapnicka J. Randa F. Danberg L. Herdlicka R. McNabney W. Benesh F. Clements

Norman Scotts Honor Daughter On Birthday

Mr and Mrs Norman Scott hosted a family picnic dinner at 329 Eighth avenue SW Sunday evening celebrating the first birthday of their daughter Dorothy Jane. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Gearkee Mr and Mrs A M Scott Mr and Mrs Robert Scott Mr and Mrs W Greer Mc Crory Jr Miss Margaret Gearkee John Scott and Gerald Hudson.

Norman Scott Eighth Avenue SW Dorothy Jane Fred Gearkee A. M. Scott Robert Scott W. Greer McCrory, Jr Margaret Gearkee John Scott Gerald Hudson

Eastern guests visit Johnson and Cook families

Mrs. N. H. Cook of 2060 Sylvia avenue NE and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Johnson of 1222 Ellis boulevard NW host Philadelphia guests Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hollowell and son Jack, and Mrs. M. F. Swan and son Melvin, during a visit.

N. H. Cook Sylvia Avenue W. C. Johnson Ellis Boulevard J. W. Hollowell Jack M. F. Swanson Melvin Philadelphia

Honor Louise Sundberg Birthday Party At Sundbergs

A group of young folk gathered Saturday at Mr and Mrs John E Sundberg home on Thirtieth street SE to honor their daughter Louise who recently returned from Denver visiting Mr and Mrs Earl Gough and family A wiener roast and games followed guest list included Mary Ann Trestnar Maxine Winfrey Madge Young Norma Sorensen Mary Ann Kubasa Ray Ingels Ralph Ingels Wayne Sorensen Bruce Rigby Harold Grimm and Richard Sundberg Uncle Karl L Sorensen an U S air corps member stationed at Rantoul Ill was also present.

John E. Sundberg Thirtieth Street Louise Denver Earl Gough Mary Ann Trestnar Maxine Winfrey Madge Young Norma Sorensen Mary Ann Kubasa Ray Ingels Ralph

Netoppew Camp Fire elects officers at Van Buren school

Members met Tuesday in the Van Buren school club room and elected officers for the Netoppew Camp Fire group. Arlene Hollister became president, Shirley Dew vice president, Edrie Johns secretary, Lorraine Dew treasurer, and Mary Brown scribe. Plans for a supper after the council fire on Oct. 20 at Mrs. P. H. Brown’s home were made.

Netoppew van Buren School Arlene Hollister Shirley Dew Edrie Johns Lorraine Dew Mary Brown the Guardian P. H. Brown

Margaret Oujiri's Birthday Party Given by Hostess

Margaret Oujiri, child of 1045 Avenue NW, celebrated her eleventh birthday Monday. Prizes for games went to Doris Kinney Evelyn Lattner Peggy Wickham and Agnes Heaverlo. Guests included Geraldine Murphy Mary Doyle Joan Steinbeck Jane Wallace Patricia Reilly Joyce O Keefe Patty Lavelle Arlene Meehams Joe Ann Worley Henrietta Sommer Mary Cox Teresa Shea and Patricia Bell. Mary Jean Adams and Katherine Oujiri helped hostess Mrs George Oujiri serve.

Margaret Oujiri Avenue NW Doris Kinney Evelyn Lattner Peggy Wickham Agnes Heaverlo Geraldine Murphy Mary Doyle Joan Steinbeck Jane Wallace Patricia Reilly Joyce O’keefe Patty Lavelle Arlene Meehams Joe-Ann Worley Henrietta Sommer Mary Cox Teresa Shea Patricia Bell Mary Jean Adams Katherine Oujiri George Oujiri

Surprise first anniversary honor for Richard Stevens

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stevens of 1316 Fifth Street NW were toasted at a surprise party Saturday night marking their first wedding anniversary. Guests enjoyed bingo before refreshments and presented the couple with a gift from the group including Mrs. Charles Earhart and several Stevens relatives.

Richard Stevens Fifth Street NW Bingo Charles Earhart J. A. Hayward Carl Stevens Minnie Dodds Kate Christianson Esther Swanson

Durant and relatives depart after stay with Cedar Street hosts

L. W. Durant of Canton Illinois and Mr. and Mrs. R. Oltmen of near Peoria have left after a several day visit with Mrs. Hamilton Young at 1400 Sixth street NW and their niece Mrs. J. A. Rohrer at 1400 Ellis boulevard NW.

L. W. Durant Canton, Il R. Oltmen Peoria

Mrs Landergott Hosts Birthday Party for Son Ronald

Mrs Charles Landergott entertained Monday for her son Ronald on his fourth birthday. Mrs George Struesky assisted with the serving. Guests included Mesdames Frank Tvrdik Barbara Leonard Stusak Maryann Richard Lumir Skvar and Phyl

Landergott Charles Landergott Ronald George Struesky Frank Tvrdik Barbara Leonard Stusak Maryann Richard Lumir Skvar Phyl

Local Names Appear in Community Notice Row

A list of individuals including George Striesky LaVonne Elaine Tony Rika Helen Charles Maleck Donald Fred Blazek Frank Stasak Lumir Sta sak Willits Chuckie Frank Kubec Jeanette Stasny Bobby Stasny Betty Barbara Tickal Bobby Vrbicek Alice Leman Vernon Horsky Arlan Roland Douda Billy Coburn Bonnie Buddie Kerchoff Donna Lee Netolicky George Joe Margaret Womacka Junior Armstrong Donald Holmes Libbie Cerveny Martha Kucera Anna Mae Tefr Helen Tefr and Charles Landergott jr are recorded among attendees or residents in a local notice.

Lis George Striesky LaVonne Elaine Tony Rika Helen Charles Maleck Donald Fred Blazek Frank Stasak Lumir Stasak Willits Chuckie Frank Kubec Jeanette Stasny Bobby Stasny Betty Barbara Tickal Bobby Vrbicek Alice Leman Vernon Horsky Arlan Roland Douda Billy Coburn Bonnie Buddie Kerchoff Donna Lee Netolicky George Joe

B T U Club Meets at Vern Haven Monday

Miss Caroline Samuelson and Mrs A L McKinstry hosted the B T U club Monday evening at Vern Haven with a buffet supper. Members then played bridge. attendees included Adelaide Boxa Florence Jayne Jeanette Focht Wilma Galloway Nyline Brown Beryl Brookman Cora Hampton Ann O Leary Emma Deathh Dorothy Pitt Dorothy Grunewald Marion Van Fossen Mrs Leonard Vlach Mrs Paul Palmer and Mr Harold Warner.

Caroline Samuelson A. L. McKinstry B. T. U. Club Vern Haven Adelaide Boxa Florence Jayne Jeanette Focht Wilma Galloway Nyline Brown Beryl Brookman Cora Hampton Ann O'Leary Emma Deathh Dorothy Pitt Dorothy Grunewald Marion van Fossen Leonard Vlach Paul Palmer Harold Warner

Mrs Hennessey Honors Daughter on Birthday

Mrs George F Hennessey entertained Monday afternoon at 1007 Thirtieth Street NE in honor of her daughter Mary Elizabeths sixth birthday. After school guests enjoyed games and refreshments with Hazel Johnson Helen Johnson Selma Johnson Joan Matus Gloria Cessford Helen Scott Ruth Scott Gail West Caroline West Joyce Winkler John Winkler Leonard Fox Shirley Fox Patty Jimmy Barbara Fox Margaret Fox Nina Jean Fox.

George F. Hennessey Thirtieth Street Mary Elizabeth Hazel Helen Selma Johnson Joan Matus Gloria Cessford Ruth Scott Gail Caroline West Joyce John Winkler Leonard Shirley Fox Patty Jimmy Barbara Margaret Fox Nina Jean Fox

Leonore Rennekamp Engaged to Gregory J Ellis

B E Rennekamp of 1736 First avenue announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter Leonore to Gregory J Ellis of Jackson Minnesota son of Mr and Mrs T M Ellis 1045 Fifth avenue SE The couple plan a November 4 wedding at Immaculate Conception church Miss Rennekamp studied at Immaculate Conception school and Cedar Rapids Business college and has worked for French Stamats for two years Ellis is a graduate of Iowa State College and serves as divisional engineering supervisor for Northern Natural Gas of Omaha

B. E. Rennekamp First Avenue Leonore Gregory J. Ellis Jackson, Minn T. M. Ellis Fifth Avenue SE Immaculate Conception Church Rennekamp Immaculate Conception Cedar Rapids Iowa State College The Northern Natural Gas Company of Omaha

Louise Van Pelt Home Returns from Southwest Trip

Louise Kelting Van Pelt of 1508 Fifth Avenue SE has returned from a motor trip through southwest Texas New Mexico and Mexico. She was accompanied by Miss Lillian Kelting and her brother John Kelting of Williamsburg and visited the Carlsbad Caverns during the journey.

Louise Kelting van Pelt Fifth Avenue SE Texas New Mexico Mexico Lillian Kelting John Kelting Williamsburg van Pelt Carlsbad Caverns

Termites Meet For Park Breakfast And Hike

The Termites gathered Sunday morning at Shaver park for breakfast. Attendees included Betty Gerbien Donna Sherlock Betty Murdock Jean Borst Franny Murdock Mary Jane Lenway and Phyllis Lenway. They hiked and took pictures during the morning.

Shaver Park Betty Gerbien Donna Sherlock Betty Murdock Jean Borst Franny Murdock Mary Jane Phyllis Lenway

Goffs Leave for Tulsa with Family

Mr and Mrs B P Goffs of 917 Seventh Avenue SW and their daughter departed Wednesday morning for Tulsa Oklahoma leaving with travel plans and destination details.

B. P. Goff Seventh Avenue Tulsa Okla

Henry Angelo Stark Hosts Wiener Roast

Henry and Angelo Stark hosted a wiener roast Saturday evening at the Stark home on Vinton road NW. Guests included Rita Spaight Betty Ann Gorman Rita Power Mary Jane Klimes Marilyn Cusack Anita Quaid and others.

Henry Angelo Stark C. H. Stark Vinton Road Rita Spaight Betty Ann Gorman Rita Power Mary Jane Klimes Marilyn Cusack Anita Quaid Betty Ann Klimes Dorothy Hanson Maxine Kinney Jane Dorman Marie Sommers Mary Jayne Klassen Bernardine Erlacher Maxine Taylor Gordon Koppert John Shea Dick Shea Bob Franklin James Little Leonard Shea Harry Gragy Joe Dolan Ray Buresh Joe Kinney Vincent Doyle Eddie Naughton Vincent Smith Billy Dahlem Dick Brabbit Billy Boston

Surprise Birthday Party for Eleanor Lorence

A Sunday evening surprise celebrated Eleanor Lorence at her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lorence Jr. home near Cedar Rapids. Music and games entertained guests, then lunch. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rohlena Jr Edmund Michel Lucille Sonka Ray Hertz Irene Melsha Harold McGowan Marjorie McGowan Leo Bena Lumir Vavricek Milo Beltz Marcella Lorence and Frank Vavricek Jr.

Frank Lorence, Jr Cedar Rapids Eleanor Frank Rohlena, Jr Edmund Michel Lucille Sonka Ray Hertz Irene Melsha Harold McGowan Marjorie McGowan Leo Bena Lumir Vavricek Milo Beltz Marcella Lorence Frank Vavricek, Jr

Home from Muscatine weekend guests return

Mrs. W. J. McGuire of Fifteenth Street NW and Mrs. William Keiswetter of E Avenue NE have come back from Muscatine where they were weekend guests at the Lewis Webber home.

W. J. McGuire Fifteenth Street William Keiswetter E Avenue NE Muscatine Lewis Webber

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Montgomery E. M. Scotts Winnetka Sulitanni Camp Youth Temperance Ag Veut Inecto Umuuimel Union Veterans’ Daughters Roy Porter Miss Haas Ashley Junior Group Richard Naiberts Mercy Food Reception Kappa Delta Mothers Second Avenue Second Street Howard W. Meek Alex Fidlers Mrs. Easker MR. Mattison Dental Auxiliary Honor Daughter Mrs. Kohl Mrs. Guyer Mrs. Dunn ART Group Credit Women Plan Birthday Club Mrs. Melsh Boat Club Auxiliary Mrs. Lechky Norman Scotts Johnsons Mrs. Cook Honor Louise Sundberg Netoppew Camp Honor Richard Stevens Illinois Arrid American Institute of Laundering Mrs. Hennessey Leonore Rennekamp Louise van Pelt B. P. Goffs Honor Eleanor Lorence Canton Cafe 3Rd Ave Mary Morris Brosh Brosh Chapel United States Beauty Shop First Ave Bishop’s
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