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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1939

Page

5

McMillan Sivertsen Wedding Date Set

McMillan of 334 Nineteenth Street SE and John W. Sivertsen of Minneapolis set October 21 for their wedding. The informal ceremony will be at four in the First Presbyterian church with Dr Robert Little officiating. A small Roosevelt hotel reception will follow. Miss Mary McMillan will be the attendant.

T. McMillan Nineteenth Street John W. Sivvertsen Minneapolis Robert Little Genevieve McMillan James First Presbyterian Citiren Mrss McMillan Sivertsen Roosevelt Hotel Bloides Mary McMillan Milwaukee Downer School Thomas G. Heinrich

Tuesday Study club opens year with autumn luncheon

Twenty eight members attended the first meeting of the year on Tuesday at the Cedar Rapids Country club. Luncheon featured fall colors and a hollow pumpkin centerpiece. Social committee members arranged the luncheon and Mrs Harold J. Ross helped greet members as Mrs John FE Stansbury introduced Mrs Stansbury who spoke of her summer trip through European countries.

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

Mrs Weil Montgomery Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Weil Montgomery entertained the members of her bridge club at a luncheon at her home on Linden Drive SE Wednesday.

Weil Montgomery Linden Drive

Local Guests From Winnetka Visit Visting Families

Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Scott of 1857 C avenue NE host Mrs. Scott’s brother C. D. Loper of Winnetka NL and his son Douglas Loper for a few days at their home.

E. M. Scott C Avenue NE Scott C. D. Loper Winnetka, NL Douglas Loper

Sulitanni Camp Fire Meet at Bever Park Picnic

The Sulitanni Camp Fire group met Tuesday at Bever Park for a picnic. Present were the guardian Mrs. Hemer C Maxwell Patty Fortune Marian Taylor Pegry Mellrath 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 start the Needlework Guild project.

Sulitanni Bever Park the Guardian

Industrial Girls League Meeting and Talks at YWCA

The Industrial Girls league of the YWCA will meet Thursday at 2 15 pm at the Quaker Oats plant for a tour. At 7 pm at the YWCA Hazel Heasty will discuss Correct Informal Service and Milo A. Chehak will discuss 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 met Monday evening at Olivet Presbyterian Church. Members discussed the first chapter of the book Studies in Government.

Youth Temperance Council Olivet Presbytersan

Daughters of Union Veterans Hold District Meeting in K P Hall

Ninety five members attended the eleventh annual third district convention in K P hall. Cedar Rapids district president Mrs Frederick W Madsaw led sessions from 9 am with officers from Waterloo chosen as 1940 convention city and Mrs Beatrice Graham named district president.

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Third District K. P. Hall Frederick W. Madsaw Cedar Rapids Waterloo Beatrice Graham Carrie Fox Dubuque Kenneth 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

Mrs Roy V Porter hosted a buffet supper and linen shower Monday at 211 Twenty seventh Street NE in honor of Miss Frances Haas who will marry Raymond J Meyer this Saturday. Bridge was played with guests Miss Marjorie Bruner and several area women attending.

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

D A R junior group elects officers at Loftus home

Meeting at 408 Dunreath drive NE the junior group of the Ashley chapter of the D A R elected officers for luncheon with Mrs. Earl Heinze as chairman Miss Thelma Boegel as vice chairman and Mrs. Loftus as secretary treasurer.

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

Married couple returns from Canada trip to home in Southeast

Dr. and Mrs. Richard L. Naibert who wed September 23 at Harvey, Illinois have returned from a two week tour of Canada and the east. They are at home at 1959 Grande Avenue SE.

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

Mercy hospital fruit and vegetable shower set for Thursday

The Mercy hospital auxiliary sponsors an annual fruit and vegetable shower on Thursday with donations accepted at the hospital during the day. The Sunday GazetteMissed a name in the reception committee listing Mrs Walter Grady was omitted from the committee of those in charge.

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

Wed Sunday To Shellsburg Man Wed Sunday To Shellsburg Man

A couple who will make their home in Shellsburg were married Sunday at St. Pauls Lutheran church in Chicago Heights. Miss Miranda Angevill Steffens daughter of Mrs Martha Steffens of Chicago Heights Illinois formerly of Cedar Rapids and Howard Woodrow Meek of Shellsburg were wed. The ceremony included two seven branch candelabra and palms with family and friends attending the later reception at Hotel Thomas Crystal Room. After Oct 22 the couple will reside in Shellsburg.

Shellsburg Miranda Angevill Steffens Martha Steffens Chicago Heights 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 Steinburger Harvey, Ill Meek Shellsburg High School Ida Meek Tom Maxwell Lloyd Meek John Rausch Hammond, Ind W. R. Cherry J. H. Steffens

Marriage of Frank Urban and Mary Ryzak in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Leonard Roman announces the marriage of her step-brother Frank Urban of Meadowlands Minnesota to Mary Ryzak of St. Paul. The ceremony was Monday at 5 15 p m in St Paul s Methodist church Cedar Rapids with Rev Dr Charles J Bready officiating. The bride wore a green velvet street length dress with a lace yoke and wine accessories. Mrs Roman was bridesmaid and Mr Roman served as best man. The couple will reside temporarily at 1320 First Avenue East Cedar Rapids.

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 Mr and Mrs Fidler at friends party

A Sunday evening house warming for Mr and Mrs Alex Fidler of 2024 E avenue NE was hosted by a group of friends. 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 Miss Martha France Alfred Wise and Miss 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 Shower Honors Marion Claney Then to wed

Mrs George Easker hosted a miscellaneous shower for Marion Claney prior to her October 21 marriage to Jean Hutchcroft. Bunco prizes were won by Lois Stewart and Clarence Smith, with many friends including Schmidt Hatchcroft Penningroth Mark Dinnie Torgenson Ferris Butters Morgan Steele Simms Cocker Collogan and Hutchcroft attending.

George Easker Marion Claney Jean Hutchcroft Bunco Lois Stewart Clarence Smith Charles Schmidt Ray Hatchcroft Wayne Penningroth W. O. Mark Helen Dinnie Ellsworth Torgenson Jasper Ferris Orton Butters Ralph Morgan Willis Steele

Cultus Club to Meet for Dessert Luncheon

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

Cultus Club E B. Kearns Anna Marie de Castello

Parent-Teacher Week Set for October 9 to 14

Governor Wil son proclaims a week from October 9 to 14 as Parent-Teacher Week noting the Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers promotes child welfare and ties home life to school. Mrs. C. C. Collester of Spencer presides at the upcoming state convention in Sioux City October 18 to 20. Cedar Rapids is in the northeast district led by Mrs. W. O. Johnstone of Dubuque.

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 Named at Prewedding Parties

A surprise personal shower and a mock wedding marked pre nuptial events for Miss Zanita Fay and Franklin Mattison before their marriage set for Saturday. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ford and Mr. and Mrs Emil Petranek at the Ford home 526 First Avenue West. other guests from Maquoketa Canton and Clinton joined in.

Zanita Fay Franklin Mattison Richard Ford Emil Petranek Ford First Avenue W Carlyle Brown Maquoketa Clarence Fay Jerry Soukup

Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Hosts Music Program

After a buffet supper at 325 Nineteenth Street NE Cedar Rapids the auxiliary heard a Doc College music department program. Diana Coffey Ethleyn Fink Beverly Wright and Edward Melcher performed pieces by Mednikoff Kohler Bach Debussy and Palmeren. Drexel Mollison accompanied with a brief business meeting following.

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

Birthday Dinner Honors Shirley Lorra ine McDowell

Mr and Mrs B I McDowell Jr hosted a dinner Sunday for their daughter Shirley Lorra ine McDowell s first birthday. Guests included Cedar Rapids t ies W Wachal and Wachal son George Machactek from Walker and Mrs M G Vikla of Lonsdale Minnesota.

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

Cedar Rapids Bridge Party Honors Mrs Kohl at Fleming

Mr and Mrs Elmer F Lawler hosted a dinner for their guest Mrs George Kohl of Los Angeles at the Fleming tea room Then guests moved to the Lawler home for bridge Prizes went to Mrs Kohl and Otto Klassen Other guests included Mr and Mrs V A Kofron Fred Diers Otto Klassen Floyd Baumgartner and Mrs Pauline Wagner A wire to Mr Kohl in Los Angeles was sent During her five week Cedar Rapids visit Mrs Kohl stayed with Mr and Mrs Ralph Hunter and relatives in Parnell

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

Mrs Smith Visiting Mrs Guyer in Port Huron Area

Mr and Mrs A H Smith of Port Huron Michigan visit in the home of Mrs M E Guyer at 811 Camburn court SE Mrs Smith is the former Lillian Havlik.

A. H. Smith Port Huron, Mich

Mrs Leon T Noel Honored At Luncheon In Cedar Rapids

Midweek society event at Cedar Rapids Country Club featured 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. Also staying are Mr Noel and the Noels sons Robert and James Edward with Mrs Noel for a week.

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

Art in Fashion by Cedar Rapids Artist Mrs Dunn

Mrs Allen I Dunn fashion artist spoke to Cedar Rapids Woman's club on Art in Fashion. She traced clothing from tribal skins to modern print and engraving impacts and described training for fashion artists. The program included a sketch of Iowa artist Lucy M Anderson and was directed by Mrs Ferguson with a luncheon prior.

Allen I. Dunn Cedar Rapids Lucy M. Anderson Iowa P.M Davis J. H. Ferguson

Credit Women Plan Dinner Program at Cedar Rapids

Twenty three members of the Credit Women's Breakfast club met at the Montrose hotel to plan October events for the Cedar Rapids Retail Credit association including a dinner Monday at LaFayette cafe. Miss Pearle Hinkey led planning. Mrs Lorena Fluegel presided and announced a state convention in Des Moines. The local group 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 Luncheon Club Names Prize Winners

Mrs N J Schleder hosted the Birthday luncheon club gathering on Thursday with prizes won by Ollie Omar Mrs John Weiderker Mildred Phillips Mrs Frank Bellow and Mrs Eugene Phillips Other attendees included Mesdames L O Stone Carl Mittlestedt Frances Steckman Arthur Mayne Harry Preston Bruce Donisthorpe Carl Poole Myrtle Shelton George Burck Jack Hoffman and guest Mrs Wes Bushnell The next meeting will be at Mrs Mildred Phillips home with miscellaneous gifts to be brought.

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 surprise Sunday evening party for her birthday. The gathering featured card playing and refreshments. Attendees 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, Margaret, Mabel and Robert Melsh.

Margaret Melsh O. F. Quick Lewis Klever Clarence Gitts Ezza Lenway George Shelton N. R. Parsons Elmer Vosburgh

Cedar Rapids Boat Club Auxiliary Plans Oct 14 Dance

The Cedar Rapids Boat Club Auxiliary met at Mrs. George Samuelson’s home 1121 Eleventh Street NW. Final plans were made for a dance to be held October 14. Refreshments were served by the hostess. 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 Sireet 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 in Seattle

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 establish residence in Los Angeles. Guests Agnes Ernest and Rose Peters joined in bridge and presented a gift to the honoree.

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

Mrs Lechky Honored At Miscellaneous Shower

Marilyn McKay hosted a miscellaneous shower at 24200 Avenue NE for Mrs John Lechky formerly Lillian Klimes. Miss Pauline Trinka and Miss Florence Waterbury assisted. McLelan store employees attended and poems were written by guests. Prizes went to Miss Vergie Ashby and Mrs Geraldine Rundquist.

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

Luncheon in Marion Honors Mrs Creighton Hardenbrook

A Marion Hallwood cafe luncheon Tuesday honored Mrs Creighton Hardenbrook with twenty seven attendees from Cedar Rapids and Marion. Afterward guests visited the Hardenbrook home and exchanged gifts with the honored guest present among a long list of attendees.

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 Sunday evening at 329 Eighth Avenue SW to celebrate the first birthday of their daughter Dorothy Jane. Guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Gearkee Miss Margaret Gearkee Mr and Mrs A M Scott Mr and Mrs Robert Scott and others.

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

Local Hosts Invite Philadelphia Guests for Visit

Mrs N H Cook of 2060 Sylvia avenue NE and Mr and Mrs W C Johnson of 1222 Ellis boulevard NW host guests from Philadelphia including Mr and Mrs J W Hollowell and their son Jack and Mrs M F Swanson and her son Melvin for a gathering.

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

Honor Louise Sundberg Fete At Sundbergs Home

A group of young folks gathered Saturday evening at Mr. and Mrs. John E. Sundberg’s 1242 Thirtieth Street SE to celebrate their daughter Louise’s return from Denver where she stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Gough. A wiener roast and games followed. Guests 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. Karl L. Sorensen an uncle and U S Air Corps member stationed at Rantoul Illinois 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 in Van Buren Meeting

Camp Fire members met Tuesday in the Van Buren school club room and elected officers including President Arlene Hollister and Vice President Shirley Dew. They planned a supper after the council fire on October 20 at the home of guardian Mrs. P. H. Brown.

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

Margaret Oujiri's Birthday Party Honors 11th

Margaret Oujiri celebrated her eleventh birthday at 1045 Avenue NW with games and prizes won by 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 Mechams Joe Ann Worley Henrietta Sommer Mary Cox Teresa Shea Patricia Bell and helpers Mary Jean Adams and Katherine Oujiri assisted hostess Mrs George Ovujiri in serving.

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 Mechams Joe-Ann Worley Henrietta Sommer Mary Cox Teresa Shea Patricia Bell Mary Jean Adams Katherine Oujiri George Ovujiri

Surprise first anniversary party for Mr and Mrs Stevens

Mr and Mrs Richard Stevens 1316 Fifth Street NW were honored at a surprise party Saturday evening at their home for their first wedding anniversary. Bingo preceded refreshments. Guests included Mrs Charles Earhart, Mr and Mrs J A Hayward, Mr and Mrs Carl Stevens, Mrs Minnie Dodds, Miss Kate Christianson, and Miss Esther Swanson.

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 in Canton Peoria

L. W. Durant of Canton Illinois and Mr and Mrs R Oltmen of near Peoria leave after several days 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 R. Oltmen Peoria

Mrs Landergott Hosts Birthday Party For Ronald

Mrs Charles Landergott entertained guests Monday for her son Ronald's fourth birthday. Mrs George Struesky assisted with serving. Attendees included Mesdames Frank Tvrdik Barbara Leonard Stusak Maryann Richard Lumir Skvar and Phyl.

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

Unclear list of names from a historical page segment

A long, fragmentary roster-style line lists numerous personal names including George Striesky LaVonne Elaine Tony Rika Helen Charles Maleck Donald Fred Blazck Frank Stasak Lumir Sta sak Willits Chuckie Frank Kubec Jeanette Stasny Bobby Stasny Betty Barbara Tickal Bobby Vrbicek Alice Le man 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 Charles Landergott jr

Lis George Striesky LaVonne Elaine Tony Rika Helen Charles Maleck Donald Fred Blazck 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 Margaret Womacka Junior Armstrong Donald Holmes Libbie Ann Cerveny Martha Kucera Anna Mae Tefr Helen Tefr Charles Landergott, Jr

B T U Club Members Hold Vern Haven Meeting

Miss Caroline Samuelson and Mrs A L McKinstry hosted the B T U club gathering at Vern Haven on Monday evening. A buffet supper followed by bridge saw attendees including 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 and Mesdames Leonard Vlach Paul Palmer and 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 Sixth Birthday

Mrs George F Hennessey entertained Monday afternoon at 1007 Thirtieth Street NE for the sixth birthday of her daughter Mary Elizabeth. After school, the guests played games and enjoyed refreshments. Invited were 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 and others.

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

Engagement Announcement for Leonore Rennekamp P and Gregory Ellis

B E Rennekamp of 1736 First Avenue E 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. The couple plan a November 4 wedding at Immaculate Conception church.

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

Louise Van Pelt Home After Southwest Texas Trip

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

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

Termites Meet for Breakfast at Shaver Park

Sunday morning gathering at Shaver park included Betty Gerbien Donna Sherlock Betty Murdock Jean Borst Franny Murdock Mary Jane Lenway and Phyllis Lenway. The group hiked and took pictures during the morning activity.

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

Goffs Headed to Tulsa From Seattle Family Leaves for Oklahoma

Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Goff and their daughter of 917 Seventh Avenue SW departed Wednesday morning for Tulsa Oklahoma.

B. P. Goff Seventh Avenue Tulsa Okla

Henry Angelo Stark Hosts Wiener Roast Guests Named

Henry and Angelo Stark hosted a wiener roast Saturday evening at their Winton road NW home. Guests included Rita Spaight Betty Ann Gorman Rita Power Mary Jane Klimes Marilyn Cusack Anita Quaid Betty Ann Klimes Dorothy Hanson and other local youths.

Henry Angelo Stark C. H. Stark Winton 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

Honor Eleanor Lorence Birthday Party at Cedar Rapids Home

A surprise Sunday evening gathering celebrated Eleanor Lorence's birthday at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lorence Jr.'s Cedar Rapids area home. Guests enjoyed music and games followed by lunch. Attendees included Frank Rohlena Jr Edmund Michel Lucille Sonka Ray Hertz Irene Melsha Harold McGowan Marjorie McGowan Leo Bena Lumir Vavricek Milo Beltz Maricella 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 Maricella Lorence Frank Vavricek, Jr

Weekend Visitors Return From Muscatine

Mrs W J McGuire of 224 Fifteenth Street NW and Mrs William Keiswetter of 1601 E Avenue NE visited Muscatine as weekend guests at the Lewis Webber home.

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

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Mrs. Montgomery E. M. Scotts Winnetka Sulitannie Camp Fire Youth Temperance Remy Union Veterans’ Daughters Roy Porter Miss Haas Ashley Junior Group Richard Naiberts Mercy Food Reception Kayfpa Delta Mothers Wis Beauwith Fifth Floor Second Avenue and Second Street Howard W. Meek Alex Fidlers Mrs. Easker Miss Fay MR. Mattison Honor Daughter Mrs. Kohl Mrs. Guyer Mrs. Dunn ART Group Credit Women Plan Monor Melsh Boat Club Auxiliary Mrs. Lechky Norman Scotts Johnsons Mrs. Cook Honor Louise Sundberg Netoppew Camp Honor Richard Stevens Illinois Mrs. Landergott American Institute of Laundering Plaeee Mrs. Hennessey Leonore Rennekame P Louise van Pelt B. P. Goffs Eleanor Lorence Canton Cafe 3Rd Ave Mary Morris Brosh Brosh Chapel United States Croqaignale Perma- Sa Machinefesa Lovely Lady Beauty Shop First Ave Bishop’s
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