Farewell Dinner Honors Mrs Emma Burmeister
Mrs Emma Burmeister longtime officer in Degree of Honor No 4 was honored at a farewell dinner hosted by officers at 1554 Fourth Avenue SE. She leaves to join her son Harry at Camp Robinson Ark. Attendees include Bess Rae Deal Alice Parcel Dorothy Robinson Pauline Lapham Elizabeth Meyn Maude Archibald Winnifred Dyson Mabel Walesh Kathryn Mahom Dulcie Noble Elizabeth Shulte Nora Mulvihill Elizabeth Rebec Louise Smith Bertha Robinson Lena Martin and 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
Cedar Rapids social calendar filled with dinners luncheons clubs open house and birthday observances. Notable events include the Keehns dinner party at 1907 Glenway drive SE and potluck supper clubs hosted by the Helming and Shive households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
P. F. Keehns
Glenway Drive
Boyer Daughter Marries Staff Sergeant Bradshaw in Chicago
Mr and Mrs C H Boyer announce the marriage of their daughter Maxine Lorraine to Staff Sergeant D R Bradshaw at noon Saturday in Chicago. The bride wore aqua blue velvet with orchids. Miss Helen Boyer attended in brown with sweetheart roses. Sergt Alfred M Spangler attended. The couple will reside at Lincoln Park hotel Chicago while Bradshaw trains at Stevens hotel. The Boyers returned Tuesday from the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Boyer
Twenty-first Avenue
Maxine Lorraine
D. R. Bradshaw
Chicago
Helen Boyer
Alfred M. Spangler
Chanute Field
Ill
Bradshaw
Lincoln Park
Army Air Corps
Stevens Hotel
Mrs. Boyer
Bernatz Family Visited by Doctor and Relatives
Dr. Clarence F. Bernatz of Pittsburgh visits his parents Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Bernatz at 1612 Washington Avenue SE along with his daughter Mrs. H. A. Jameson and Jameson’s daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence F. Bernatz
Pittsburgh
H. A. Jameson
Mrs. Jameson
Dr. Bernatz
Mathew Bernatz
Washington Avenue
Garfield P T A Opens With Tea Honoring Teachers
Sixty four attend the Garfield P T A first meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Hostesses Rose Mitralsky and G E Stephenson led the friendship tea for teachers and mothers of new pupils. Sixth grade mothers assisted. J L Cooper spoke on Junior Red Cross activities.
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
Jackson
Jackson P. T. A
Gladys Dubois
Merle Gray
James Manville
Scout
Bessie Bunting
Civilian Defense Board
Leo Vanous
Morris Canfield
Miriam Hungerford Honored at October Shower
Miss Miriam Hungerford was honored at a miscellaneous shower on Wednesday evening hosted by Mrs Phillip E. DeVoe of 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 as part of the pre wedding celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam Hungerford
Phillip E. DeVoe
Elmhurst Drive
Jack Piper
Don Cook
William Fiesler
Lucille Hiltbrunner
Marion Wing
Polly Hook
Miss Svoboda Pledges Delta Delta Delta at Syracuse
Miss Yvonne Svoboda daughter of Mr and Mrs V F Svoboda 2238 Bever avenue SE has pledged Delta Delta Delta sorority at Syracuse University Syracuse New York in a campus ceremony news item notes the joining of a student at a local university
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne Svoboda
V. F. Svoboda
Bever Avenue
Delta Delta Delta Social Sorority
Syracuse University
Syracuse, N. Y
Miss Doris Anderson and Lloyd Whiting wed in Kahoka
Miss Doris Anderson daughter of Mrs Genevieve Anderson of 715 Eighth street SW and Lloyd Whiting son of Mr and Mrs W Q O Whiting of Palo were married October 10 in Kahoka Missouri Both graduates of Roosevelt high school Mrs Whiting works for Quaker Oats and Mr Whiting for Wilson and Company They reside at 715 Eighth street SW
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Anderson
Genevieve Anderson
Eighth Street
Lloyd Whiting
W. QO. Whiting
Palo
Kahoka
Alpha Xi Delta Hosts Hobo Party at Coe College
Pledges of Alpha Xi Delta at Coe College honored active members with a hobo party Tuesday evening northeast of Cedar Rapids. Miss Gerry Young led the arrangements and each active received a corsage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Gerry Young
Private Vavricek Honored On 15-Day Camp Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Vavricek hosted relatives on a Sunday gathering to honor Private Lumir Vavricek visiting on a 15-day furlough from Camp Barkeley Texas. Assisting hosts were Mrs. Amos Jiroutek and Mrs. Frank Lorence Jr. Attendees included the Ernest Sr. family from Dysart with Patricia James and Arnold, the Brantners of Dubuque with Steven Eveta and Vera, Jiroutek and daughter Olea, and Frank Vavricek Sr. with Frank Lorence Jr. from near Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vavricek
Frank E. 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
Cedar Rapids
Shower honors Mrs Richard Deihl in ZCBJ hall
A Wednesday night shower for Mrs Richard Deihl drew 130 guests at the Z C B J hall. Blue and white decor featured a trellis of roses over a miniature bride and groom while entertainment was provided by a list of local performers including Patricia Schlacek Kathryn Ann Duster and Patricia Gillen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Deihl
Z.C.B.J. Hall
Mary Vampola
Donald Diehl
Patricia
Jack Schlacek
Kathryn Ann Duster
Patricia Gillen
Betty Lou Pfeffer
Joyce Marie Brown
Sally Witlack
Charles Spratt
Merla
Club meeting hosts Halloween party plans
Members gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs. Al Doyle's home 944 Nineteenth avenue SW. Prizes at 500 were won by Mrs. Don Elgas and Mrs. Art Nowadzsky. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Paul Craemer's home 1402 Sixth avenue SE for a Halloween party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Doyle
Nineteenth Avenue SW
Don Elgas
Art Nowadzsky
Paul Craemer
Sixth Avenue SE
Debits Club Members Meet At Vermeersch Home
Debits club members held a Tuesday campfire supper at Miss Marie Vermeersch residence 2538 Country club Parkway SE. Attendees included 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 at St Pauls Methodist to Host Potluck
Circle No 7 of St Pauls Methodist Church meets Friday at 1 p m for a potluck luncheon at the home of Mrs G E Johnson 2233 First Avenue SE Members and their friends are invited and asked to bring dishes and silverware
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
G. E. Johnson
First Avenue SE
Ida Gard Relief Circle Dessert Luncheon Planned
Members will meet Friday at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. W. T. Abernathy 320 Ninth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Gard
W. T. Abernathy
Ninth Street NW
Dragonette to Headline Cedar Rapids Concert Nov 4
Jessica Dragonette, America's beloved soprano, will be featured soloist with the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra for the annual benefit concert on Wednesday evening November 4 at Memorial Coliseum. Tickets go on sale next Monday at various outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessica Dragonette
America
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Memorial Coliseum
Dows Building
Beethoven Club
Hiltbrunner'’s
Dragonette
Cedar Rapids
Midwest
Degree of Honor rally presided by Mrs Branson in Iowa district
The district rally of Degree of Honor Protective association was held Monday afternoon with Mrs Etta A Branson presiding. Delegates from Dubuque Eldon Ottumwa Burlington Estherville and Waterloo attended. 200 guests enjoyed dinner with drill teams and glee clubs. Twelve new members were initiated and six members received 25 year pins. Cedar Rapids lodges praised for new members.
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 Sang
Rose Harvey
Cedar Rapids
Branson
Past Chiefs of Winter Temple 78 Meet in Mrs Buffington Home
Twenty five members attended a Monday evening meeting of Past Chiefs of Winter Temple No 78 held at Mrs Bertha Buffingtons home 121 Sixth Street SW. President Alta Robertson led the business session followed by a defense party. Refreshments were organized by Ida Manchester Anna Michel and Susan Griffiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Temple No. 78
Bertha Buffington
Sixth Street
Alta Robertson
Ida Manchester
Anna Michel
Susan Griffiths
Birthday dinner honors Mrs. Wheeler at Route 2 home
Relatives gathered at the F. E. Wheeler home on Route 2 Sunday for a birthday dinner honoring Mrs. Wheeler. She received gifts from the group. Those present included Royce Bergen and sons Vernon and Hugh of Shellsburg, Harry Gardemann and children LaVonne Le Roy and Leon of Atkins, Lloyd McGranahan of Palo, and Arthur Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Wheeler
Route 2
Mrs Dunshee and daughter head to Chicago for birthdays
Mrs Walter E Dunshee of 1844 First avenue NE and her daughter Patty left Thursday for a weekend in Chicago to celebrate their birthdays. They expect to return Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Dunshee
First Avenue
Patty
Chicago
East Side Horizon club installs new officers
The East Side Horizon club installed officers at the First Christian church Tuesday evening. Barbara Carrithers became president and Harriet Douchy vice president. Other officers are Beverly Lawrence secretary and Jerry Lou Hart treasurer. Retiring officers include Elizabeth Barber as president and Lorraine Wilson as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Side Horizon Club
First Christian Church
Barbara Carrithers
Harriet Douchy
Beverly Lawrence
Jerry Lou Hart
Lillian Cunningham
Elizabeth Barber
Lorraine Wilson
Glatha White
Virginia Reeder
Jane Hoffman
Joan Busche
L. Siebert
W. T. Cunningham
Fiona Kennedy
Pati Fortune
Miss Dorothy Johnstone feted at miscellan eous shower
Honoring Miss Dorothy E Johnstone bride elect at a Tuesday evening shower in the Henry home 918 C avenue NW attendees included Mrs Thomas Henry Miss Margaret Welter and Miss Ada Tekippe with games prizes to Miss Donna Kelly and Mrs Ivan G Burns others present were 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 Kelly
Ivan G. Burns
Margie Davenport
Annabelle Anderson
Emma Pnovsky
Donald B. Herring
Wilbert A. Gatzke
L. C. Gatzke
Mrs Travis Represents Legion Auxiliary on WOI Interview
Mrs J E Travis president of the Hanford unit No 5 American Legion Auxiliary will represent the group in a WOI at Iowa State College radio interview Friday at 3 30 p m. The program is part of a series on war service activities by the auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E. Travis
Eighteenth Street
Hanford
American Legion Auxiliary
WOI
Iowa State College
Harmony circle dessert luncheon at Mrs. Eaton home
Members of the Harmony circle of King's Daughters met Wednesday for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. Earl Eaton 2400 First Avenue NE. Mrs. Lester Kennedy was a guest of the group. Sewing was the diversion of the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Circle of
King’s Daughters
Earl Eaton
First Avenue
Lester Kennedy
Stitch and Chat Club Plans Friday Work Meeting
Members of the Stitch and Chat club will hold a work meeting Friday at 1 pm at 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 with Mrs Robert Moore as guest speaker on the topic Textiles. Tea was served by hostesses Mrs Ed Klouda and Mrs Mark Furler. Mrs D J Kofron presided. Thirty members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Robert Moore
Ed Klouda
Mark Furler
D. J. Kofron
Victory Eight Pythian Sisters breakfast at Mrs Clark home
Mrs Marshall Clark hosted a Victory Eight of the Pythian Sisters for a breakfast Tuesday morning at her 391 Twentieth Street SE home. A guest, Mrs Howard Galbraith of Fremont Nebraska, was visiting relatives in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Clark
Twentieth Street
Victory
Pythian Sisters
Howard Galbraith
Fremont
Neb
Navy Mothers Club Meeting Planned for Navy Day Observance
The Navy Mothers club chapter No. 32 holds a regular meeting Friday at 7 30 pm in the Glow room of the Gas company. Mothers bring latest sons addresses and plans for Navy Day October 27. Members with sons in navy Marines or coast guard invited plus social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Mothers Club
Gas Company
Navy
Marines
Coast Guard
Whatane Camp Fire Chooses Committee for Halloween Party
Members met at St. Pauls Methodist church. June Allen Kay Harper Betty Dooley and Marilyn Reesvile were chosen to plan a Halloween party. The group also settled two honors during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatane Camp
St. Paul's Methodist Church
June Allen
Kay Harper
Betty Dooley
Marilyn Reesvile
Central City Collects 102 Tons Scrap In One DayDrive
Central City residents and local business leaders gathered for a 102 ton scrap metal push following a state record of 135 tons in a single day. Dr. E A Mc Leod, scrap chairman, said the dump overflowed as scrap came in fast with help from Waubeck and Prairieburg workers. The American Legion auxiliary served dinner to the scrappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Central City
Alcatraz
E A. McLeod
Waubeck
Prairieburg
Dr. McLeod
American Legion Auxiliary
Gov Wilson argues for U S Senate to cut non essential spending
In Red Oak Iowa Gov George A Wilson campaigned on applying Iowa economy formulas to Washington saying New Dealers expand employment and debt while Bureaus grow He urged subtracting unnecessary spending and jobs to restore fiscal balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Oak
INS
George A. Wilson
United States
Washington
Iowa
Wilson
Lindsley Chosen for Red Cross Service Camp Welfare
Clyde T. Lindsley longtime Mt. Vernon schools superintendent and Keokuk high school instructor, selected by the American Red Cross for training as assistant director of service camp welfare. After two weeks in Washington starting Nov. 14 he will supervise Red Cross welfare in an army camp in one of 17 Midwestern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde T. Lindsley
Mt. Vernon
Keokuk High School
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Lindsley
Red Cross
Labor leaders denounce O Neal remarks in Des Moines
A A Couch president of the Iowa Federation of Labor and Ben Henry head of the Iowa Nebraska States Industrial Council issued a joint statement condemning Edward A O Neals described disparaging remarks about laboring men made in Des Moines. They argued farmers do not represent Iowa when he insulted every working man and mocked a laborer with his quip about 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
Iowa
O’neal
Hickenlooper Stresses Republican Economy at Rally
Gov. Bourke Hickenlooper, Republican nominee for governor, spoke at a Le Mars rally Wednesday evening highlighting a $14,000,000 state treasury surplus and various GOP achievements in state government.
OXYDOL Modern Soap Promises Gentle Whitewashed Clothes
A wartime era ad promotes OXYDOL as a modern soap that lifts dirt without harsh bleaches. It claims quick, gentle action and gleaming whites, powered by lively Hustle-Bubble suds for vivid cleaning.
Hickenlooper Laud Surplus and Reform in Government
In a government reorganization statement Mr Hickenlooper declares departments run conservatively and economically. He cites waste elimination and a $14 000 000 surplus as proof of Republican efficiency and public-spirited officials restoring confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickenlooper
Republican Party
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Emma Burmeister
Carl G. Helming
Park Terrace SE
P. W. Shive
Bridge
Commonwealth
F. D. ‘Fillmore
R. K. Smith
John B. Emery
Fifth Avenue SE
O. W. Lawrence
Clyde B. Meffert
Ingram Bixler
H. S. McLeod
Center Point Road
Bridge Club
W. B. Bjorgo
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
M. Bernatzs
P.T.A. Meetings
Garfield
Johnson
Johnson P. T. A
Robert Vinch
Miss Svoboda
Anderson-Whiting
Alpha XI
Mrs. Diehl
ST. Paul's
Trinity Methodist
Joseph H. Kitchin
Miss Dragonette
Mrs. Buffington
Mrs. Wheeler
Bright Fashion News
Grandem
Antique
Tan Eac Ht Barkers
Second Street
Miss Johnstone
Travis
Legion Auxiliary
Harmony Circle
Mrs. Moore
Mrs. Marshall Clark
Couch
O'Neal
Siebke & Taylor
Siebke & Taylor Co
Second
Avenue Southeast
Wolef
Second Street SE
Coats
Mademoiselle
Harper’s Bazaar
Vogue
Wolf's
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