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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1942
Page
2
Sramek Roth Wedding Held In St Louis
The marriage of the Sramek and Roth families was celebrated in St Louis with a double ring ceremony conducted by Chaplain Capt Albert Behnke. Music by harpist Josef Valasek accompanied the event and attendees included Joyce Bull as the bride’s attendant. The couple plans to reside at 3733 Lindell Avenue in St Louis after a dinner at Gast’s restaurant and a reception at the Jefferson Barracks Officer Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Roth
Albert A. Behnke
Josef Valasek
Air Corps
Joyce Bull
Sramek
Paul W. Seymour
Carl W. Sheckley, Jr
Weekend guests at the Jaynes residence
Mrs. E. G. Schacherer and her son Robert of Winthrop, Iowa, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jaynes at 1935 Washington Avenue SE over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M Jayne
Washington Avenue SE
E. G. Schacherer
Robert
Winthrop, Ie
Circles Plan Friday Luncheon Meetings
The Caroline Tufts circle gathers Friday at 1 p.m. for luncheon at 431 Longwood Drive NE hosted by Mrs. C. F Reitz. The Clara Bistine circle meets at 1317 First Avenue SE hosted by Misses May and Jennie Hollenbeck. The Mary Owens Tufts circle plans a 1 p.m. luncheon at 1620 Park Avenue in the home of Mrs. Wil a H Gibbs. The Emma Holden circle will lunch at 1416 A Avenue hosted by Miss ay Walbrand. The Annette Palmer circle meets at 2623 Meadowbrook Drive in the home of Mrs. Joseph-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Tufts
C. F Reitz
Longwood Drive
Clara Bistine
Misses May
Jennie Hollenbeck
First Avenue
Mary Owens Tufts
Wila H. Gibbs
Park Avenue
Emma Holden
Missay Walbrand
Annette Palmer
Joseph
Meadowbrook Drive
P T A Meetings At Kenwood And Hayes
The Kenwood P T A meets Tuesday at 1 30 p m in Mrs W Cyier 436 Thirty fourth Street NE with Mrs O C Long leading a discussion on The Family Takes the Job from September magazine. Hayes P T A gathers Wednesday at 2 p m at the school with Mrs Wells C Perk of the Red Cross speaking and sixth grade mothers hosting followed by a house plant sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes P. T A
Wells C. Perk
Red Cross
Miss Adeline Fieseler Honored At Coffee
Miss Adeline Fieseler, bride elect of Lieut Allan Thompson, was honored at a morning coffee and linen shower hosted by Miss Ann Dunlap at 1708 Second Avenue SE. Attendees included Miss Dor othy Svee and Miss Bernita Sebern along with several other local guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Dunlap
Dorothy Svee
Dunlap
Second Avenue SE
Adeline Fieseler
Allan Thompson
Bernita Sebern
Marion
Nadine Menary
Efrieda Metz
Janet Johns
Mabel Wetzler
Mark Eilers
Cornell College students visit family in Mt Vernon
Jack Hall son of Mr and Mrs D Mershall Hall 2259 Meadowbrook Drive SE and Ed Tepley of Chicago Ill and Frank Babcock of Morgan Park Ill spent the weekend in the home of Jack Hall's parents The three boys are students at Cornell College in Mt Vernon this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hall
D. Mershall Hall
Meadowbrook Drive
Ed Tepley
Chicago
Ill
Frank Babcock
Morgan Park
Jack
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Quartons and Jordans Return From the East
Mr and Mrs Sumner D Quarton and Mr and Mrs Sande Jordan return home from a 10 day visit to New York Connecticut and Boston Mass They arrived Sunday evening at their homes in Indian Road SE and Twenty fifth Street SE respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner D. Quarton
Indian Road
Sandee Jordan
Twenty-fifth Street
New York
Connecticut
Boston
Mass
Iota Epsilon Chapter Sits At Miss Leora Johnsons Home
Members of the Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron gathered Friday evening at Miss Leora Johnsons, 1226 Second Ave SE, for a business session followed by a Readers Digest study led by Miss Martha Heald and Miss Louise Gillis. Alta Dun can reported on her Fort Wayne convention. Attending were sponsor Mrs. Imo gen Emery and members Martha Heald Esther Smith Agnes Tokhein Leola Zavodsky Josephine Zila Bernice Berkla Marthella Schmidt Gillis Caroline Samuelson Duncan and Mrs. Mabel Sayers. Next meeting will be guest night with location to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iota Epsilon
Pi Omicron
Leora Johnson
Second Avenue SE
Readers Digest
Martha Heald
Louise Gillis
Alta Duncan
Fort Wayne
Ind
Imogen Emery
Esther Smith
Agnes Tokhein
Leola Zavodsky
Josephine Zila
Bernice Berkla
Marthell
Davidson Couple Leaves Spooner for Army Service
Mr and Mrs Franklin W Davidson of Spooner Wisconsin departed Sunday after a stay with Mrs F F Davidson at 351 Seventh Street SE The husband Mr Davidson plans to enter the armed forces on November 1 the date given reflects the impending military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin W. Davidson
Spooner
Wis
Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Plans Thursday Sew-In at 1 PM
Members of the Mercy Hospital auxiliary will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday at the hospital to sew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Auxiliary
Mercy Hospital
Birthday Party Follows Praha Rebekah Lodge Meeting
A Friday evening gathering at Sokol hall followed the Praha Rebekah lodge No. 5 meeting. Lillian Novotny chaired with Beatrice Janeba as master of ceremonies. Performers included Marlen Peterson, Bess Cejka, Henrietta Seabrook, Lillian Heral, Martha Felter, LeNora Schuknecht, and Joyce and Elaine Heral. Readings by Sadie Vinch and LeNore Schuknecht. Refreshments were served buffet style with red rosebuds and blue red tapers plus patriotic flag favors. Members listed include Helen Ingram, Bess Sullivan, Dorothy Mrkvicka, Beatrice Janeba, Lillian Heral, Irene Poula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praha Rebekah Lodge
Sokol Hall
Lillian Novotny
Helen Ingram
Bess Sullivan
Dorothy Mrkvicka
Beatrice Janeba
Lillian Hera
Irene Poula
Family guests gather for Sunday visit in Letts Iowa
Mrs. Sylvia Hollenbeck hosted a Sunday gathering at 716 Eighth Street NW with sister in law Mrs. William Idle and families from Letts plus Roy Hollenbeck of Davenport as additional guests. Frances Richard Ward Harvey William Lee Earl Bailey were listed among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Hollenbeck
Eighth Street
William Idle
Harold Turner
Frances
Richard
Ward Harvey
William Lee
Edward Harvey
Harlon
Earl Bailey
Letts
Roy Hollenbeck
Davenport
Pinneys Return Home After Hayward Lake Visit
Mr and Mrs Eugene M Pinney of 1915 Ridgeway drive SE returned Sunday evening after spending several days at Teal Lake in Hayward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene M. Pinney
Ridgeway Drive
Teal Lake
Hayward
Pla Mor club hosts game afternoon prize winners
Members of the Pla Mor club were entertained Friday afternoon on Tieth Street Drive SE. Prizes went to Mrs. Carl Blake Mrs. Paul Blake and Mrs. Arthur Butterfield. The next meeting is planned for October 22 at Mrs. Paul Blake’s home, 1222 B Avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tieth Street Drive
Carl Blake
Paul Blake
Arthur Butterfield
B Avenue NW
Miss Dorothy Johnson Returns to Chicago for Nursing Training
Miss Dorothy Johnson, who has been visiting three weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs R V Johnson at 1044 Third avenue SW, returned to Chicago on Sunday to continue nurse training at Michael Reese Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Johnson
R. V. Johnson
Third Avenue SW
Chicago
Michael Reese Hospital
Friendship circle luncheon notes in King's Daughters group
Members met for a dessert luncheon at 1934 Bever avenue SE with Acting President reporting on the union meeting. Miss Freda Puck of Long Beach attended as guest. A retiring president was honored with a pearl and the next meeting is set for October 22 at 2003 Blake boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Circle of
King’s Daughters
P. E. Conard
Bever Avenue SE
James V. Prouty
Lee Beardsley
Ways and Means Committee
Freda Puck
Long Beach
Calif
Conard
Fred J. Hollands
Prouty
Blake Boulevard
Gethsemane Shrine Initiates 12 in White Shrine Ceremony
Gethsemane Shrine No 1 held a Saturday meeting with a dinner afterwards. The Shepherdess Guard drill preceded a ceremonial initiating 12 candidates into the order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. Guests included Elizabeth Byrd Irene Martin Lulu McKinnon and Mary Hut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemane Shrine No 1
Shepherdess Guard
Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem
Elizabeth Byrd
Irene Martin
Lulu McKinnon
Mary Hut
Women of the Moose Seek Needlework Guild Donations
Women of the Moose request co workers to donate garments for the Needlework Guild during chapter evening. For details and information contact Mrs. A. T. Berkla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of the Moose
A. T. Berkla
Catholic Book Club Set to Meet at Neenan Home
Members gather Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 125 Twenty-sixth Street SE for a comparative review of two works on St Claver. Mrs. J. H. Bormann presents on The Saint of the Slave Trade by Arnold Lunn and Street of the Half Moon by Mabel Farnum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Book Club
E. J. Neenan
Twenty-sixth Street
J. H. Bormann
St. Claver
Arnold Lunn
Mabel_Farnum
Claas Family Hosts Rev. Salek at Woodland Drive
Mr and Mrs George C Claas sen welcomed Rev Joseph T Salek of Chicago Illinois as their Sunday guest at 366 Woodland Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Claassen
Woodland Drive
Joseph T. Salek
Chicago, Ill
Grace McCurdy Club sewing day announced
Members of the Grace McCurdy club of the R N A will sew Thursday from 10 a m to 4 p m in the home of Mrs Clayton Stone 1416 First avenue NW seeking community participation and club work continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McCurdy
R.N.A
Clayton Stone
First Avenue NW
Providence Mercy Guides a Child's Rough Path
A reflective remark on how Providence rather than skill shaped a young life. The speaker notes advice given and the mercy that allowed their turn for the better, implying gratitude for unseen guidance.
Yetter Jr Honored At Family Dinner Before Enlistment
Cc H Yetter Jr son of Mr and Mrs C H Yetter 1243 Elmhurst drive NE was honored at a dinner Sunday at his parents home. He leaves Tuesday to join the armed forces. The event also celebrated Mrs Pat Yetter birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs C W Yetter Mrs C H Yetter Jr Mr Pat Yetter and his daughter Sally Lou and Miss Deborah Haines of West Branch Ia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cc. H. Vetter, Jr
C. H. Yetter
Elmhurst Drive
Yetter
Pat Yetter
C. W. Yetter
C. H. Yetter, Jr
Sally Lou
Deborah Haines
West Branch
Joe Long Guests Conclude Visit
Mrs Amy White and Mrs Paul Ellington depart Monday morning for Brownsville Texas after visiting Mrs Joe Long at 1616 Hinkley Avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Long
Brownsville
Texas
Amy White
Paul Ellington
Hinkley Avenue
Mrs Hanvey and daughter return from Georgia
Mrs. Fred Hanvey and her daughter DeAnne of 1072 F Avenue NW returned home Saturday from Ft Benning Georgia after a five week visit with Mrs Hanvey's brother in law and sister Major and Mrs S Swearinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hanvey
DeAnne
F Avenue NW
Ft. Benning
Mrs Christensen Returns From Chicago Visit
Mrs John E Christensen of 1611 Perk avenue SE returned from Chicago Sunday after spending two weeks with her husband Technical Sergeant Christensen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Christensen
Perk Avenue
Chicago
Sergt. Christensen
Blackins Welcome Waterloo Guests In Iowa Home
Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Blackin of Waterloo Iowa visited Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Blackin at their home 1726 A avenue NE on Sunday continuing a family gathering from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. M. Blackin
Waterloo
Mr. Blackin
Mrs
H. H. Blackin
A Avenue NE
Rock Island Women’s Club Potluck Luncheon Held
Rock Island Women’s club met Friday for a potluck luncheon with 32 members present. Hostesses included Mrs. M. L. Parcell, Mrs. Walter Deal, Mrs. William Gregory, Mrs. J. A. Parcell and Mrs. J. A. Giles. Total of 628 hours reported by Red Cross South side unit in the last year. Members serving elsewhere urged to report to Mrs. Parcell. Christmas boxes planned for service men whose mothers are members. twelve boxes prepared for mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Women’s Club
M. L. Parcell
Walter Deal
William Gregory
J. A. Parcell
J. A. Giles
South Side
Red Cross
Daughters of Isabella to Elect Officers at NE Hall
The Daughters of Isabella hold a business meeting Wednesday at the K of C hall A avenue and Eighth Street NE to elect officers and finalize a report on the recent card party with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Isabella
K. of Co
Mrs Scriven Visits Chicago as Radio Technician Spouse
Mrs. Robert L. Scriven of 511 Tenth Street NW spent the weekend in Chicago with her husband, radio technician Mr. Scriven. He spoke Saturday evening on WGN from the service man's center at the Auditorium hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Scriven
Tenth Street NW
Chicago
Mr. Scriven
WGN
Guy Savage
Service Man’s Center
Auditorium Hotel
Woman's Club Philanthropic Dept Holds Inaugural Meeting
The first meeting of the philanthropic department of the Woman's club convened Thursday at the clubhouse. After business, a picnic luncheon was served with hostesses Mrs. F. W. Oxley, Mrs. Charles F. Stocker, and Mrs. P. D. Merveaux. Miss Marjorie Mercer of Coe College played violin, “Brindisi” by Allard, with Miss Ruth Buresh accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
F. W. Oxley
Charles F. Stocker
P. D. Merveaux
Marjorie Mercer
Coe College
Brendisi
Allard
Ruth Buresh
Executrix Appointed in Iowa Estate
Notice is given that on October 10 1942 Marjorie Flynn was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of Margaret Rosenbaum deceased Linn County Iowa Those indebted to the estate must pay promptly and creditors must file claims authenticated in the Linn County Clerk’s office represented by Donnelly Lynch Anderson Lynch attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Linn Suess
Margaret Rosenbaum
Linn County
Laws
Alamost
Linn
Hands Care For Soft Smooth Skin In Cold Weather
Dr. Mary MacFadyen advises daily hand care to keep skin soft and smooth during cold days. Use mild facial soap, warm water, a soft brush if dirty, and avoid over scrubbing or sharp tools. Dry gently, push back cuticles, and apply lotion while damp. Wear gloves for dirty work to prevent irritation.
Regional Red Cross Meeting In C R Friday
One of four regional Red Cross gatherings in Iowa meets Friday at the Cedar Rapids Y. C. A. at 10 a.m. Delegates from 33 counties plus St. Louis Red Cross reps attend luncheon at the Montrose hotel at 12 15. Esther Bryan Edna Denbro Schrafel and Mr. Armstrong of St. Louis lead discussions on home service disaster control and the junior Red Cross.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Y. =. C. A
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
Vivien Buser
I. L. Huffman
Montrose
Esther Bryan
Edna Denbro Schrafel
Armstrong
AFL Seeks Equal Pay for Women in War Work
The American Federation of Labor urged equal pay for women in war work as a matter of justice. It also backed delaying employment controls until needs are clear and safeguards exist, criticized premature Manpower commission actions, and favored higher wages for postal workers and other government staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
INS
American Federation of Labor
AFL
National Management Labor Policy Committee
Manpower Commission
Northwest
Half Way to Scrap Goal Linn's Total Still Ahead
DES MOINES AP Iowa scrap salvage drive nears finish with 32 379 tons collected since Sept 28 many counties show strong per capita totals Calhoun county leads per capita with 126 2 pounds for 17 584 population and the honor five list includes Jefferson Louisa Audubon Ida. Linn County remains top in total tonnage with 1 711 tons followed by Polk 1 490 and other counties over 1 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
W. S. Rupe
Ames
Calhoun County
Calhoun
Page County
Jefferson
Louisa
Audubon
Ida
Rupe
Plagriari
Dubuque
Adi
Linn
Polk
Boone
Buena Vista
Lee
Washington
Must Show Truck Operations Help U S War Effort
An O D T ruling requires all licensed non military truck owners to apply for war necessity certificates. About 4,890,000 trucks nationwide will receive certificates by mail from Detroit. returns must be sent back within 10 days. Sundberg of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce notes urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O.D.T
Detroit
Harry F. Sundberg
Cedar Rapids
Sundberg
Vote to Open Legion to This War's Vets
Washington (UP) a House judiciary subcommittee approved a bill to allow members of the armed forces in the present war to join the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
American Legion
What to Expect in 2019 on Columbus Day Anniversary
Numerologists look to the 2019 anniversary marking the sum of digits 1 9 4 2 in six Christian eras. Six significant historical events began in years 1249 1294 1429 1492 1924 1942 noted alongside figures like Louis IX Edward I Joan of Arc Columbus Stalin and Hitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis IX
St. Louis
France
Damietta
Egypt
Edward I
Britain
Joan of Arc
Orleans
Columbus
America
Stalin
Lenin
Hitler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sramek-Roth
W. M. Jaynes
First Congregational
P.T.A. Meetings
Kenwood
Ginner
Third Avenue SE
Hall
Quartons
Jordans
Iota Epsilon Chapter
Miss Johnson’s
Davidsons
Wisconsin
E. M. Pinneys
Elvice Milburn
Miss Dorothy Johnson
Friendship Circle
Gethsemane Shrine
Claassens
Grace McCurdy Club
Mautz
Barney
Paint and Wallpaper Company
Sunshine Food Market
Fifteenth Street
DIAL
Elient
Cc. H. Yetter, JR
Mrs. Christensen
H. H. Blackins
Isabella
Woman's Club Departments
Marjorie Flynn
Donnelly. Lynch
Anderson Lynch
First Trust & Savings Bank
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Third ST
Twelfth Ave
Mary MacFadyen
C.R
U. S
India
Medical Arts Surgical Supply CO
Paramount Building
Second Street
Physicians’, Hospital
Mittle L. DuGay
The
S. H. Camp Co
Milo A. Chehak
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