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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1940

Page

17

Jane Dunlap To Be Guest Of Honor At Party Tonight

Miss Jane Dunlap bride elect of John C Rice will be guest of honor at a party tonight at Miss Frances McLaughlin's home 200 Twenty eighth street drive SE. Bridge will be played and gifts will be given. Attending are Mrs Fannie Dunlap and several others.

Jane Dunlap John C. Rice John H. Frick Sixth Avenue Frances McLaughlin Twenty Eighth Street Drive Miss Dunlap Fannie Dunlap Ronald B. Moore Kenneth Myers David M Elderkin J F. McLaughlin Ann Dunlap Peggy Stewart

Autumnal Vacation Travelers Return From East and West

Cedar Rapids residents Mr and Mrs David Turner return after three weeks motoring through the east visiting Boston and New England states with a stop in Cincinnati for a B MOTOR. James E Hamilton and wife arrive after attending their son John T Hamilton II's wedding in New York City on Oct 10. Hamiltons' son-in-law Richard Kulhan, also of Cedar Rapids, served as usher. The Trewins spent two weeks visiting the Canadian Rockies and West Coast sites. Mrs Wallace S Hamilton has returned from Evanston. Also returning from the east are Mrs Alfred E Durin and her sister Mrs E E Hill with Eleanor and Robert Hill, who spent three weeks touring 19 states. Durin's son George accompanied the group back to Cedar Rapids.

David Turner Twenty-third Street Boston East James E Hamilton Linden Drive City New York City John T. Hamilton II Consuelor L. Villa Alfonso P. Villa New York Hamiltons Richard E Kulhan Hamilton II Kuishan Cedar Rapids Canadian Rockies West Coast Royal Gorge Harold R. Trewin Fourth Avenue SE Wallace S. Hamilton Carlton Apartments Drury Davis Evanston, Il Alfred E Durin E E. Hill Eleanor Hill Robert Hill la Jolla Calif Durin George Durin

Amazing Zonite Proven Hygienic Protection for Women

Thousands of women learned to use Zonite a sensational scientific discovery for hygienic purposes It kills germs on contact in a safe douche and deodorizes keeping one fresh and pure Over 20000000 bottles have been used Get Zonite from your druggist today Ideal for feminine hygiene

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New Members of Junior League Honored at Cedar Rapids Tea

Brucemore hosted an autumnal tea Tuesday afternoon for Cedar Rapids Junior League provisional members. About 60 guests attended including Mrs. L. J Derflinger of Clinton visiting Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Edwin H Wadsworth led the receiving line with the new members.

Brucemore Howard Hall Junior League of Cedar Rapids League L. J Derflinger Clinton Edwin H Wadsworth

Chapter DK Opens Season With Picnic Meeting

Chapter DK met Monday afternoon at 1838 Blake boulevard SE the home of Mrs L D Weld for a picnic supper the first meeting of the season Guests were Mrs M S Mc Claran IV of Williamsburg and Miss Frances McCullough ET of Wapello.

L. D. Weld Blake Boulevard M S McClaran Williamsburg Frances McCullough Wapello

Mrs Noell Leaves Chicago for Home After Visit

Mrs Ernest Noell spent the weekend visiting at the Isaac B. Smith home on 500 Twenty-seventh street drive SE and departed Tuesday to return to her home in Chicago.

Ernest Noell Isaac B. Smith Twenty-seventh Street Drive Chicago

Miss Lenore Tepley Leaves for Indefinite Los Angeles Visit

Miss Lenore Tepley of 173 Sixteenth avenue SW departed Tuesday morning by motor for Los Angeles for an indefinite stay.

Lenore Tepley Sixteenth Avenue SW Los Angeles

Delta Theta Chi Plans Fall Dance at Montrose Hotel

At Monday night’s meeting Iowa Sigma chapter members outlined a formal fall dance to be held at the Montrose hotel on October 26.

Iowa Sigma Chapter Delta Theta Chi Sorority Montrose Hotel

Country Club Masquerade Dance For Young Members Saturday

Cedar Rapids Country Club hosts the second winter Swing Dances for Young Moderns event this season. Attic costumes and practiced steps lead into an 8 to 11 p.m. dance with an orchestra. Dutch treat dinner tables precede the event and prizes await best costumes. refreshments follow the dance with cider and doughnuts served.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Mr and Mrs Ernest James Nickles Fly Home From Iowa City

Mr and Mrs Ernest James Nickles of Houston Texas left Tuesday evening by plane from Iowa City after spending the weekend visiting Prof and Mrs C W Perkins at 2256 Bever Avenue SE.

Ernest James Nickles Houston Tex Iowa City C W Perkins Bever Avenue

Van Winkles Host Dinner and Bridge Night

Dr and Mrs H Van Winkle entertained eight friends at their home on Fifth Avenue SE Tuesday evening for dinner and an evening of bridge.

Postnuptial party honors Pettits at Lubben home

Mr and Mrs Gerald Pettit celebrated two weeks after their wedding with a Saturday eve gathering at Mrs Henry Lubben’s home 510 Seventeenth Street NE. Attending were Mr and Mrs Gene Barnes Mr and Mrs Marvin Huston Mr and Mrs Jooren Schrader Mr and Mrs Gerald McElvain Mr and Mrs Bob Clifton Larry Farris and Miss Mary Keneeny. Mrs Lubben hosted a misc shower for her daughter Friday evening with prizes to Mrs Shirley Hopkins and Mrs Glenn Walford. Others included Mrs E Martin Mrs Dick Hopkins Whycoff A Johns John Moore S P McFarland L Randall Harland Hopkins J Heldt W Kness Jennie Hopkins Emma Diehl and Harold Kness along with Vera Usher Shirley Jean Hopkins and Julia Gaumon. Mr and Mrs Shirley Nelson hosted dinner Sunday at their Central City cabin honoring Mrs Nelson’s mother Mrs Etna Marvin turning sixty Saturday. Dinner featured a cake with seven pink roses. Guests included Shirley Nelson Jr Wallace Nelson Armon Lefebvre and Margaret Mount Vernon Mr and Mrs Robert Steggall Richard William and Rose Ann Steggall.

Gerald Pettit Shirley Nelson Central City Nelson Etna Marvin Shirley Nelson, Jr Wallace Nelson Armon Lefebvre Margaret Mount Vernon Robert Steggall Richard William Rose Ann Steggall

Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs. Navratil Hosted at Home

A surprise birthday party was given Sunday at Mrs. Albin Navratil's home on 1006 Third Street SE. Guests included Bert Klecar and family, Godfrey Melenovsky family, Ed Koach family, William Nash family, Mary Koach, Anna Dostal, Bob Stastny, Robert Navratil, Dorothy Navratil and others.

Albin Navratil Third Street SE Bert Klekar Eddie Arlene Godfrey Melenovsky Mary Ann Bobby Doris Ed Koach Betty Frank Gary William Nash Billy Joe Mary Koach Anna Dostal Bob Stastny Robert Albcin Ann Dorothy Navratil

Dennis Berry Returns Home After Visit With Schloss Family

Dennis Berry returns to his Davenport home after spending several days with Paul and John Schloss at 1508 E Avenue NE.

Dennis Berry Davenport Paul and John Schloss E Avenue NE

Out Of Town Guests Feted At Cedar Rapids Luncheons

Prominent Wednesday social calendar featured luncheon parties by Cedar Rapids hostesses honoring out of town guests. Mrs Arthur Poe hosted at noon for several friends. guests included Mrs Craig Cook of Niantic Mrs Frank Cornwell of Ann Arbor and Mrs Andrew H Woods of Iowa City. Mrs John H Jay of Denver was honored at a luncheon by Mrs Verne Marshall. Mrs C Ray Chandler hosted the bridge club with 15 attendees. Mrs J W Altfillisch hosted a luncheon for eight with bridge.

Cedar Rapids Arthur Poe Twenty-seventh Street Drive Craig Cook Niantic Conn Frank Cornwell Ann Arbor Mich Andrew H Woods Iowa City John H. Jay Denver Colo J. F Eggers Verne Marshall Knollwood Drive C Ray Chandler Twenty-third Street E E. Hill Eleanor Hill la Jolla

Mrs Geiger Hosts P E O Chapter IH Dessert Meeting

Mrs C H Geiger hosted a P E O Chapter IH dessert luncheon and meeting at 502 Forest Drive SE with hostesses Mrs G R Liddle and Mrs L M Downing. Miss Marguerite Stein of the YWCA spoke on Modern Handcrafts, showing metal wood glass work and weaving samples. Guests included Mrs W C Henning of Chapter DK Cedar Rapids and Mrs Edith M Ceder berg of Chapter Y What Cheer.

C.H. Geiger Forest Drive G R. Liddle L M. Downing Marguerite Stein W. C Henning Cedar Rapids Edith M. Cederberg Chapter Y What Cheer

Jim Barlow hosts twelfth birthday dinner at Bever Avenue home

Jim Barlow son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Barlow 2520 Bever avenue SE will entertain at a small dinner party at his home Wednesday evening the occasion being his twelfth birthday An out of town guest will be Jim s grandmother Mrs Harriet Lamey of Onslow

Jim Barlow Arthur Barlow Bever Avenue Jim Harriet Lamey Onslow

Miss Pokorney Bride of Clyde Ricker

Miss Blanche Pokorney daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Pokorney married Clyde W Ricker son of Mr and Mrs Charles Ricker in a Saturday ceremony at Hus Memorial Presbyterian church Rev Benjamin Paroulek officiated Attendants were Sylvia and Stanley Pokorney A dinner followed hosted by the bride and her parents The couple will reside with the Pokorneys Mr Ricker works for Peterson Baking Co and Mrs Ricker for J O A Foods

Benjamin Paroulek Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church Blanche Pokorney Frank Pokorney Second Street Clyde W. Ricker Charles Ricker F Avenue Sylvia Pokorney Stanley Pokorney Mr. Ricker Peterson Baking Company

Briles Hosts Hour Of Friends Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs Albert Briles of 821 Eighth Street SE welcomed guests over the weekend Gate: Mrs Delbert Henness and Mr and Mrs Bernard Hermann with children Patricia and Fredrick, all of Ottumwa. Mrs Henness and Mrs Hermann are Briles sisters.

Albert Briles Eighth Street SE Delbert Henness Bernard Hermann Patricia Fredric Ottumwa Henness Hermann Briles

Mrs Briles Honored At Cedar Rapids Birthday Party

A Monday evening birthday party honored Mrs. Clara Briles of Cedar Rapids with guests including Mesdames Reid Lake Mertka Shear O'Connor Clarke Ford Joss Lyons and Miss Spalding plus Mrs Merle Grimm Mrs Ralph Hughes and Mrs Charles Grimm of Marion. Gifts included gladiolus and bronze chrysanthemums. Hostesses were Mrs John Carter and Mrs Jack Clarke. Prizes went to Mrs Joss and Mrs C Grimm. Refreshments featured a tiered birthday cake.

Clara Briles Eighth Street Mesdames Oval Reid Clifford Lake Louisa Mertka Russell Shear Harry O'Connor Leonarda Clarke Frank Ford F. Joss Walter Lyons Bessie Spalding Cedar Rapids Merle Grimm Ralph Hughes Charles Grimm Marion Briles John Carter Jack Clarke Joss C. Grimm

Circle of the Kings Daughters to Meet for Dessert Luncheon

JT H N circle will meet Thursday at 1.30 pm for a dessert luncheon with Mrs N J Jefferis at 1815 D avenue NE. Members should come prepared to sew.

JT. H. N Circle of the King's Daughters N. J. Jefferis D Avenue NE

Catholic current events group meets Thursday at Lynott home

The Catholic current events group will meet on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J. H. Lynott located at 1535 Fourth Avenue SE.

J. H. Lynott Fourth Avenue SE

P.T.A Health Chairmen Set Meeting at YWCA

Health chairmen from ALP T A will meet with Mrs E D Holven Stot at the YWCA Friday at 1 30 PM.

ALP T. A. Health E. D Holvenstot

Schulzes Honored on 60th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Schulze of 1616 Seventh Avenue SE celebrated their sixtieth anniversary with a family dinner Sunday. Their children H. R. Schulze Cedar Rapids Frank and William Van Horne Mrs. Walter Baker Walker and Mrs. Walter Kelly Cedar Rapids attended with eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The event also honored Mrs. Baker on her birthday.

A. W. Schulze Seventh Avenue SE H. R. Schulze Cedar Rapids Frank and William van Horne Walter Baker Walker Walter Kelly Schulzes Baker

Miss Hutchison Returns Home From Denver Stay

Miss Adelen Hutchison returns to Cedar Rapids after two weeks in Denver. She studied ballet at Lillian Cushing, tap at Bill Dorval, and ballroom specialty at the Soderstrom studio.

Adelen Hutchison Cedar Rapids Denver Lillian Cushing Bill Dorval Soderstrom Studio

Pasadena Friends Attend Conway Sojka Wiener Roast

In honor of Miss Cecelia Conway and Mrs Leonard Sojka and her sons Leonard and Robert John all of Pasadena California neighbors and relatives gathered Sunday at Mr and Mrs Dan Conway Archer avenue SW for a wiener roast. Miss Conway and Mrs Sojka and her sons will leave Saturday for their Pasadena home. Miss Conway is on the nursing staff of St Luke's hospital there.

Cecelia Conway Leonard Sojka Leonard Robert John Pasadena Calif Dan Conway Archer Avenue Robert Conway Donald James Bessie Sash Mary Stodola Frank Shramek Joseph Shramek Betty Jane Anna May Joseph Kotek Joseph Patsy Henry Hillmer Ernest Harvey Maurice Koneeny Bill Weber Miss Conway Sojka St. Luke’s Hospital

Friendship Circle Plans Halloween Party at Lichtenstein Home

Members of the Friendship Circle of the King's Daughters announced a Halloween party on October 25 at Mrs. Vernon FE Lichtenstein's home 2235 B avenue NE. The Social Committee led by Mrs J Stuart McQuiston reported the event at the Tuesday meeting. After luncheon, Mrs Lee R Beardsley led the session and Mrs Robert Donahue noted a $22 rummage sale gain while members sewed for the Red Cross.

Friendship Circle of the King’s Daughters Vernon FE. Lichtenstein Avenue NE J. Stuart McQuiston Twenty-sixth Street Drive Lee R. Beardsley Robert Donahue Red Cross

Turkey dinners and meetings fill Thursday City Briefs

Post C T P A of A will meet at Sokol hall Friday at 6 30 p m for a picnic dinner. Mount Herman lodge No 263 will meet at Masonic hall Thursday at 7 p m for degree work with refreshments. V F W auxiliary tea moves to Engleside Thursday evening. Unity Center church plans an outdoor wiener roast Friday at 6 p m back of the church unless rain.

Mount Herman Lodge No A. F A. M Masonic Hall V. F W Otto Tweed Engleside Art Buckner Unity Center Church Second Avenue SE

Benefit party postponed by Wild Rose lodge schedule

The benefit party planned by Wild Rose lodge No. 51 to L A of N A was to be held Thursday at Mrs. Ed Dudek's home but has been postponed until further notice.

Wild Rose Lodge No. 51 L.A L. A N. A Ed Dudek

Dr Kirkpatrick Lectures on Pacific Northwest at School

Dr B A Kirkpatrick delivered a lecture at Roosevelt Junior High School assembly. The program featured his travel experiences and colored slides illustrating the Pacific Northwest landscape.

B A. Kirkpatrick Pacific Northwest Roosevelt Junior High School

Oregon Idaho Washington industries in changing earths crust

Wednesday morning principal Fred Kluss introduced Mr Kirkpatrick who spoke on farming and manufacturing across Oregon Idaho and Washington and discussed geological changes affecting these industries.

Fred Kluss Kirkpatrick Oregon Idaho Washington

Baby Eugene O Neal Returns Home After Illness

Eugene O Neal, year and a half old son of Mr and Mrs George P O Neal of 4344 Mount Vernon Road, was returned home Wednesday morning from Mercy Hospital where he was taken Sunday due to serious illness.

Eugene O'Neal George P. O’neal Mount Vernon Road Mercy Hospital

Auto Seized and Army Enlistments in Cedar Rapids

A federal judge ordered the seizure of Wilbur Nelsons car in Cedar Rapids after a liquor violation conviction in Hardin county. Nelson was paroled to Hardin county sheriff. Also, Cedar Rapids recruiters announced enlistments: Ralph A. Bogue in Fort Douglas Utah, Eldo Lyon in Fort Ord California, William D. Redman in Fort Ord, Clarence W. Countryman in Fort Ord, and Ned E. Ames in Fort Des Moines.

George C. Scott U. S. District Court Cedar Rapids Wilbur Nelson Hardin County Joe Petrus Nelson Army Ralph A. Bogue G. M. Bogue Vinton Quartermaster Corps Fort Douglas Utah Eldo Lyon Charles Lyon Olin Fort Ord Calif William D. Redman William Redman Wyoming Clarence W. Countryman Kate Philps Ned E. Ames Alexandria Minn Signal Corps Fort Des Moines

Halloween Party Held by Cedar Rapids Hairdressers

The Cedar Rapids Hairdressers and Cosmetology association held its monthly meeting Monday evening at Mrs. Dorothy Harrington’s home on 132 Twenty-ninth Street NE. Halloween motifs appeared in decorations and games as 22 members attended.

Cedar Rapids

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Pr. E. O Mrs. Noell Miss Tepley Sigma, Delta Theta CHI Vanity Fair Newman’s Mary Miles Country Club Young Folk Nicklos Texas DR. and Mrs. van Winkle Gerald Pettits Mrs, Marvin Mrs. Geiger Miss Pokorney Bride Clyde Ricker Mrs. Briles H. N. Circle P.T.A. Meetings A. W. Schulzes Miss Hutchison Dan Conways Friendship Circle Commonwealth Central Park Church C. C. Phillips Fifteenth Avenue SW Knoxville Minnie Wyley Peoples Church Waltonian LaFayette Club Rudolph R. Gilbert The Veterans Hospital Wells C. Peck Linn County Roosevelt Mamie Cocker Marion Hutchcroft Mildred Morgan Marjorie Hahn Bewseceg Mar Zotos Jamal Duart Realistic Carl's Super Service Third St Fifth Ave Metropolitan Beauty Salon Old Post Office Velma Luglan Killian Charles of the Rete Telfetrics Gillette St. Dennis Treet Fleet Killian Company Jean Joyce Albert’s Albert First Ave. E
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