Farewell Dinner Honors Mrs Emma Burmeister
Mrs Emma Burmeister an officer in Degree of Honor No 4 is honored at a farewell dinner in the home of Mrs Pearl Deal 1554 Fourth avenue SE she leaves to join her son Harry stationed at Camp Robinson Ark Attendees include Bess Rae Deal Alice Parcel Dorothy Robinson Pauline Lapham Elizabeth Meyn Maude Archibald Winnifred Dyson Mabel Walesh Kathryn Mahem Dulcie Noble Elizabeth Shulte Nora Mulvihill Elizabeth Rebec Louise Smith Mary Gode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Burmeister
Pearl Deal
Fourth Avenue SE
Burmeister
Harry
Camp Robinson
Ark
Bess Rae Deal
Alice Parcel
Dorothy Robinson
Pauline Lapham
Elizabeth Meyn
Maude Archibald
Winnifr
Cedar Rapids Groups Busy With Parties
Social life in Cedar Rapids centers on dinners luncheons clubs and gatherings. The P F Keelins hosted a dinner for 12 at 1907 Lenway Drive SE with gin rummy. Other groups held bridge luncheons and reviews at Cedar Rapids Country Club Commonwealth tearoom and private homes. Birthday celebrations and a first birthday for Michael Jack Nye were noted among varied social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Keelins
Lenway Drive
Boyer Bradshaw Wedding Announced
Mr and Mrs C H Boyer announce the marriage of their daughter Maxine Lorraine to Staff Sergt D R Bradshaw at noon Saturday in Chicago. The bride wore aqua blue velvet with orchid corsage and Helen Boyer attended in brown. Sergt Alfred M Spangler of Chanute Field attended. the Bradshaws will reside at Lincoln Park hotel in Chicago. Bradshaw is in army air corps training at Stevens hotel. The Boyers returned home Tuesday after attending another wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Boyer
Twenty-first Avenue
Maxine Lorraine
D. R. Bradshaw
Chicago
Helen Boyer
Alfred M. Spangler
Chanute Field
Bradshaw
Lincoln Park
Army Air Corps
Stevens Hotel
Bernatz Family Visiting Relatives on Washington Ave
Dr. Clarence F. Bernatz of Pittsburgh Pa visits his relatives Mr and Mrs Mathew on 1612 Washington Avenue SE with his daughter Mrs H A Jameson and her daughter also visiting in the Bernatz residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence F. Bernatz
Pittsburgh
H. A. Jameson
Garfield P T A Meeting Highlights Teachers Mothers
Sixty four attend the Garfield P T A meeting with sixth grade mothers hosting a friendship tea for teachers and new pupils. Mrs J L Cooper spoke on Junior Red Cross activities while a humor program featured many members in a "Man on the Street" skit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield P. T. A
Rose Mitralsky
G. E. Stephenson
J. L. Cooper
Red Cross
John Hockaday
L. O. Fagle
C. T. Meade
Belle Campbell
F. V. DuToit
C. H. Moore
Karl Thompson
Rodney Jones
Beverly Wren
Miriam Hungerford Honored at Shower Before October Wedding
Miss Miriam Hungerford was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Phillip E. DeVoe at 1123 Elmhurst Drive NE. Attendees included Mrs. Jack Piper Mrs. Don Cook Mrs. William Fiesler Miss Lucille Hiltbrunner Miss Marion Wing and Miss Polly Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Eeford
Phillip E. DeVoe
Elmhurst Drive
Jack Piper
Don Cook
William Fiesler
Lucille Hiltbrunner
Marion Wing
Polly Hook
Miss Svoboda Joins Syracuse Tri Delta Sorority
Miss Yvonne Svoboda daughter of Mr and Mrs V F Svoboda of 2238 Bever Avenue SE pledged Delta Delta Delta at Syracuse University Syracuse New York confirming her sorority affiliation as a senior student activity report
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Svoboda
V. F. Svoboda
Bever Avenue
Delta Delta Delta Social Sorority
Syracuse University
Syracuse, N. Y
Anderson Whiting Vows Exchanged In Kahoka
Doris Anderson daughter of Mrs Genevieve Anderson 715 Eighth street SW and Lloyd Whiting son of Mr and Mrs W O Whiting of Palo were united in marriage October 10 in Kahoka D They are Roosevelt high school graduates. Mrs Whiting works for Quaker Oats and Mr Whiting for Wilson and Company They will reside at 715 Eighth street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Anderson
Genevieve Anderson
Eighth Street
Lloyd Whiting
W. O. Whiting
Palo
United Marriage
Kahoka
Whiting
Roosevelt High School
Alpha Xi pledges honor actives at Cedar Rapids party
Pledges of Alpha Xi Delta at Coecol honored the active members Tuesday evening northeast of Cedar Rapids. Gerry Young led arrangements as each active received a corsage at the hobo party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Coecol
Cedar Rapids
Gerry Young
Vavricek Family Hosts Lumir During 15 Day Camp Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank E Vavricek welcomed relatives Sunday honoring Private Lumir Vavricek on a 15 day furlough from Camp Barkeley Texas. Assisting were Mrs Amos Jiroutek and Mrs Frank Lorence Jr with guests including Ernest Sr and family Patricia James and Arnold from Dysart John Brantner and family Steven Eveta Vera from Dubuque Jiroutek and daughter Olea and Frank Vavricek Sr and Frank Lorence Jr from Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Vavricek
Vavricek
Lumir Vavricek
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Amos Jiroutek
Frank Lorence, Jr
Ernest Sr
Patricia
James
Arnold
Dysart
John Brantner
Steven
Eveta
Vera
Dubuque
Jiroutek
Olea
Frank Vavricek
Frank Lorence
Necr
Cedar Rapids
Shower honors Mrs Richard Deihl at ZCBJ hall
Mrs Richard Deihl was honored at a Wednesday night shower in the Z C B J hall hosted by Mrs Mary Vampola and Mrs Donald Diehl with 130 guests. Blue and white decor featured a trellis of roses over a miniature bride and groom while entertainment came from a long list of performers including Patricia Sediacek Kathryn Ann Duster Patricia Gillen and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Deihl
Z.C.B.J. Hall
Mary Vampola
Donald Diehl
Patricia
Jack Sediacek
Kathryn Ann Duster
Patricia Gillen
Betty Lou Pfeffer
Joyce Marie Brown
Sally Witlack
Charles Spratt
Merlajean Even
Janis Lee Stodola
Joan Dulin
Shirley Ann Barker
Nancy Newman
Arline Rabik
Annajean Marchant
Halloween party planned at Craemer home after meeting
Members gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Al Doyle's home on Nineteenth Avenue SW. Prizes at 500 were won by Mrs. Don Elgas and Mrs. Art Nowadzsky. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Paul Craemer at 1402 Sixth Avenue SE for a Halloween party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lukh
al Doyle
Nineteenth Avenue
Don Elgas
Art Nowadzsky
Paul Craemer
Sixth Avenue SE
Debits Club Meets at Vermeersch Home for Campfire Supper
Debits club members gathered Tuesday at Miss Marie Vermeersch's home 2538 Country Club Parkway SE for a campfire supper. Present were Patricia Thompson Ruth Hollander Gladys Doran Kathleen Nesper and Patricia Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debits Club
Marie Vermeersch
Country Club Parkway SE
Patricia Thompson
Ruth Hollander
Gladys Doran
Kathleen Nesper
Patricia Martin
Circle 7 meeting at St Pauls Methodist luncheon
Circle No 7 of St Pauls Methodist church will meet Friday at 1 p m for a tick luncheon in the home of Mrs G E Johnson 2233 First Avenue SE Members and their friends are invited and requested to take dishes and silverware
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
G. E. Johnson
First Avenue SE
Ida Gard Relief circle dessert luncheon set for Friday
Members will meet Friday at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. W. T. Abernathy at 320 Ninth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Gard
W. T. Abernathy
Ninth Street NW
Dragonette to Perform as Guest Soloist with Cedar Rapids Symphony
Jessica Dragonette, America's beloved soprano, will be featured guest soloist with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra for its annual benefit concert on Wednesday evening November 4 at Memorial Coliseum. Tickets go on sale next Monday at the Dows building room 407 and from orchestra members and local partners. adult tickets cost 1 dollar, students 50 cents plus tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessica Dragonette
America
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Memorial Coliseum
Dows Building
Beethoven Club
Hiltbrunner’s
Degree of Honor Rally Elects New Members and Honors Others
The district Degree of Honor Protective association rally met Monday with Mrs. Etta A. Branson presiding. Delegates from Dubuque Eldon Ottumwa Burlington Estherville and Waterloo attended with greetings from lodge presidents. 200 guests enjoyed dinner and performances while twelve new members were initiated and six members received 25 year pins. Cedar Rapids lodges were praised for membership growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degree of Honor Protective Association
Etta A. Branson
Pearl Deal
Lodge No. 4
Valeria Hamilton
Lodge No. 3
Dubuque
Eldon
Ottumwa
Burlington
Estherville
Waterloo
E. L. Meyn
Laura Bell Walker
Carrie Morcombe
America
Lepha Blackwell
Columbia
Meyn
Rose Harvey
Cedar Rapids
Branson
Mrs Buffington Hosts Winter Temple Group Meeting
Past Chiefs of Winter Temple No. 76 met at 121 Sixth Street SW in the home of Mrs. Bertha Buffington. President Alta Robertson led the business session followed by a defense party with 25 members present and refreshments handled by Mrs. Ida Manchester, Mrs. Anna Michel, and Miss Susan Griffiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Temple No. 76
Bertha Buffington
Sixth Street
Alta Robertson
Ida Manchester
Anna Michel
Susan Griffiths
Mrs. Wheeler Honored At Birthday Dinner
Relatives gathered at the F. E. Wheeler home on Route 2 Sunday for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Wheeler. Gifts were exchanged. attendees included Royce Bergen and family of Shellsburg, Harry Gardemann and family of Atkins, Lloyd McGranahan of Palo, and Arthur Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Wheeler
Route 2
Mrs Dunshee and daughter voyage to Chicago
Mrs Walter E. Dunshee of 1844 First Avenue NE and her daughter Patty left Thursday for a weekend in Chicago to celebrate both birthdays. They plan to return Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Dunshee
First Avenue
Patty
Chicago
Retiring Officers Named In Local Club
Harriet ee secretary Beverly Lawrence treasurer Jerry Lou Hart scribe Lillian Cunningham. Retiring officers are President Elizabeth Barber vice president Lorraine Wilson secretary Harriet Douchy treasurer Barbara Carruthers. A flute duet was given by Glatha White Virginia Reeder. Lillian Cunningham played 2 piano solos and Harriet Douchy sang. Talks were given by Mrs Jane Hoffman Miss Joan Busche Mrs L Siebert Mrs W T Cunningham and Elizabeth Barber. Twenty four members and parents were present. In charge invitations Fiona Kennedy decorations Pali Fortune refreshments Lillian Cunningham program Harriet Douchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiona Kennedy
Pali Fortune
Lillian Cunningham
Harriet Douchy
Shower honors Miss Dorothy E Johnstone bride elect
A miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Dorothy E Johnstone bride elect was hosted Tuesday evening at the Henry home, 918 C avenue NW. Prizes were won by Miss Donna Kelt, with guests including Misses Margie Davenport Annabelle Anderson Emma Pnovsky and Mesdames Donald B Herring Wilbert A Gatzke and L C Gatzke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy E. Johnstone
Thomas Henry
Margaret Welter
Ada Tekippe
Henry
C Avenue NW
Donna Kelt
Margie Davenport
Annabelle Anderson
Emma Pnovsky
Donald B. Herring
Wilbert A. Gatzke
L. C. Gatzke
Mrs Travis to represent Legion Auxiliary on WOI program
Mrs J E Travis president of the Han ford unit No 5 of the American Legion auxiliary will represent the group in a radio interview on WOI at Iowa State college Friday at 3 30 p m. The program covers war service activities of the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Travis
Eighteenth Street
Hanford
American Legion Auxiliary
WOI
Iowa State College
Harmony circle hosts dessert luncheon at Mrs Eaton home
Members of the Harmony circle of King's Daughters met Wednesday for a dessert luncheon in the home of Mrs. Earl Eaton on First avenue NE. Mrs. Lester Kennedy attended as guest. Sewing was the diversion of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
F. D. Fillmore
R. K. Smith
Bridge
Harmony Circle of
King's Daughters
Earl Eaton
First Avenue NE
Lester Kennedy
Stitch and Chatter Club Plans Friday Work Meeting
Members of the Stitch and Chatter Club will meet Friday at 1 p.m. in the Jane Boyd Community House. Mrs. Elva Madison and Mrs. Mildred Stearns will serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stitch and Chatter Club
Jane Boyd
Elva Madison
Mildred Stearns
Mrs Moore Addresses Cedar Rapids Young Matrons Group
The Cedar Rapids Young Matrons met at the YWCA Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Robert, Mrs. Ed Klouda, and Mrs. Mark Furler as hostesses. Mrs. D. J. Kofron presided at tea. thirty members were present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Robert
Ed Klouda
Mark Furler
D. J. Kofron
Mrs Marshall Clark Hosts Victory Eight Breakfast
Mrs. Marshall Clark of 391 Twentieth Street SE hosted the Victory Eight of the Pythian Sisters at a breakfast Tuesday morning. A guest, Mrs. Howard Galbraith of Fremont Nebraska, is visiting relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Clark
Twentieth Street
Victory
Pythian Sisters
Howard Galbraith
Fremont, Neb
Navy Mothers Club Chapter 32 Plans Navy Day observance
The Navy Mothers club chapter 32 will hold its regular meeting Friday at 7 30 p m in the Glow room of the Gas company Mothers are asked to bring the latest addresses of their sons Plans will be made for Navy day observance on October 27 Mothers whose sons are in the navy marines or coast guard are invited to the meeting and the social hour after
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Mothers Club
Gas Company
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Whatane Camp Fire Chooses Halloween Party Committee
Whatane Camp Fire members met Tuesday at St. Pauls Methodist church. June Allen Kay Harper Betty Dooley and Marilyn Reesink were named to plan a Halloween party. The group also established two honors during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatane Camp
St. Paul's Methodist Church
June Allen
Kay Harper
Betty Dooley
Marilyn Reesink
102 Tons of Scrap For Central City
Central City collected 102 tons of scrap metal on Wednesday, following a state record of 135 tons in a one day drive. Dr. Mc Leod, the school chairman, noted the dump overflowed as scrap poured in fast. Local businessmen from Waubeek and Prairie joined the effort, and the American Legion auxiliary provided dinner for the workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Alcatraz
Dr. McLeod
Central City Schairman
Waubeek
Prairiehere
Gov Wilson Outlines Senate Run and Iowa Economic Aid
Gov George A Wilson told a Red Oak rally that he seeks the U S Senate to push Iowa economic measures in Washington. He accused New Dealers of increasing employment, debt, bureaus, and spoils, and urged subtracting nonessential government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Oak
INS
George A. Wilson
United States
Washington
Iowa
Wilson
Lindsley Chosen for Red Cross Camp Welfare Role
Clyde T. Lindsley superintendent of Mt. Vernon schools and new Keokuk high school instructor has been picked by the American Red Cross for training as an assistant director of service camp welfare. after two weeks of training in Washington. he will begin Red Cross supervisory work in an army camp in one of 17 midwestern states starting November 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde T. Lindsley
Mt. Vernon
Keokuk High School
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Lindsley
Red Cross
Labor leaders condemn O'Neal remarks in Des Moines
A. A. Couch and Ben Henry denounce Edward A. O'Neal for insulting laborers in a Des Moines speech. They say farmers do not share his contempt for working people and note his boast of owning silk shirts and whisky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A. A. Couch
Iowa Federation of Labor
Ben Henry
Iowa
Nebraska States Industrial Council
CIC
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
O’neal
Hickenlooper Highlights GOP Economy at rally
Lieut. Gov. Bourke Hickenlooper, the Republican nominee for governor, spoke at a Le Mars rally stressing a $14 million state treasury surplus and GOP achievements in governance. He urged support citing fiscal progress and other Republican accomplishments.
OXYDOL Promises Gentler Yet Stronger Wash Power
An ad touts OXYDOL as a modern soap that saves fabrics during wartime by avoiding harsh bleaches and hard rubbing. It claims the “Hustle-Bubble” suds lift dirt quickly and gently, delivering exceptionally white clothes without pure bleach.
Government Reorganization Yields 14 Million Surplus
In a speech Mr Hickenlooper praised the reorganization of state government. He declared all departments operated conservatively and economically, with waste eliminated. He cited a surplus of 14,000,000 and credited the Republican party for electing officials who serve the public and restoring confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickenlooper
Republican Party
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Carl G. Helming
Park Terrace SE
P. W. Shive
John B. Emery
Fifth Avenue SE
O. W. Lawrence
Clyde B. Meffert
Ingram Bixler
R. S. McLeod
Center Point Road
Bridge Club
W. B. Bjorgo
Glenway Drive
E. W. Lockner
Jack E. Nye
Fourteenth Street SE
Michael Jack
Bob Smith
Larry
Roy Erland
Jane and
Allan
Dale May
Nancy Jeanne
Joe Mead
P.T.A. Meetings
Garfield
Jackson P. T. A
Gladys Dubois
Merle Gray
James Manville
Scout
Bessie Bunting
Civilian Defense Board
Leo Vanous
Morris Canfield
Johnson P. T. A
Robert Vinch
Linn County
Gertrude
Miriam Hungerford
Miss Svoboda
Delta Delta Delta
Anderson -Whiting
Alpha XI
Mrs. Diehl
ST. Paul's
Trinity Methodist
Dragonette
Joseph H. Kitchin
Coe College
Miss Dragonette
Midwest
Mrs. Buffington
Mrs. Wheeler
Bright Fashion News
East Side Horizon Club
Miss Johnstone
Mrs. Travis
Legion Auxiliary
Harmony Circle
Mrs. Moore
Mrs. Marshall Clark
Gov. Wilson
Couch
O'Neal
Ching
Yernodt
Siebke & Taylor
Siebke & Taylor Co
Second Avenue Southeast
Wolf
Second Street
Coats
Mademoiselle
Harper’s Bazaar
Vogue
Wolf's
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