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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1940

Page

2

Dinner Parties Mark Day's Social Calendar

Social calendar lists multiple dinners and entertaining events. At Earley Nichols home 2406 Meadow brook drive SE the Owen T Barry family will be honored with a farewell for Barry as he accepts a position in Birmingham Alabama. John C Rice and Miss Jane Dunlap will be honored at a Worster tea room dinner hosted by Kenneth E Myers and Henry B Moore with gifts for the couple. Dr. and Mrs Ben F Wolverton host a duplicate bridge club dinner at 2159 Blake boulevard SE. The Sinaike sisters host a dinner for eight at 2232 Linden drive SE before the Franklin Roosevelt game.

Earley Nichols Meadow Brook Drive Owen T Barry Espa Barrys David Barry Birmingham Alace Barry Nichols Davids W C Howe Owen T. Barry II Iowa State College Ames Jane Dunlap John C Rice

Mrs Hedberg Hosts Sewing Club Luncheon

Mrs C D Hedberg hosted a Friday noon luncheon at her home for ten members of her sewing club at 1620 Eighth Avenue SE. Returning Wednesday after a five week trip was Mrs Robert P Bell of 523 Knollwood Drive SE. She visited friends in Topeka Kansas City and St Louis during the time.

Robert P. Bell Knollwood Drive Topeka Kan Kansas City St Louis

Blaul Couple Return After Cleveland Visit

Mr and Mrs Theodore F Blaul of 345 Woodland Drive SE Cedar Rapids returned home Wednesday evening after spending five days in Cleveland.

Theodore F Blaul Woodland Drive Cedar Rapids Cleveland

Out of Town Guests Honored At Local Luncheon

A series of autumnal gatherings honored visitors from La Jolla California and London England. Mrs E E Hill and daughter Eleanor Hill and son Robert Hill joined by eight guests attended a noon luncheon at 1120 Second Avenue SE. Mrs George M Reid of London was hosted at 311 Twenty-eighth Street Drive SE from 3 to 5 PM with friends, visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs Tudor Wilder Forts.

Culu Averill Frank Mo Hallenbeck Second Avenue SF E. E Hill Eleanor Hill Robert Hill la Jolla Calif A E Durin Linden Drive George M Reid London England Atua Raymond T. Ashlock Twenty-eighth Street Reid Tudor Wilder Fifth Street Mount Vernon Road

Congenial 100 Club Plans Second Dance

The Congenial Hundred Club hosts the second dance Monday at 9 p m in the Crystal ballroom Montrose hotel The sweater dance forbids coats ties or dress-up clothes The regular club orchestra will play and a box social will feature The committee includes W W Crissman Dr Hoyt Thomas Harold Millhiser R K Watters A H Aukerman Jr T H DeWees and Henry Duttweiler

Hundred Club Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel W. W Crissman Hoyt Thomas Harold Millhiser R K. Watters A. H. Aukerman, Jr T. H DeWees Henry Duttweiler

Mrs Burd Hosts Guests From Washington D C

Mr and Mrs W S Dewhirst return to their home in Washington DC after spending several days as guests of Mrs Metta A Burd at 1617 Park Avenue SE visitors left after the visit.

W. S. Dewhirst Washington, DC Metta A Burd Park Avenue SE

Heads Junior Legion Auxiliary Elects Ruth Kubik President

Ruth Kubik daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Kubik was elected president of the junior Legion Auxiliary unit Hanford No 5 at a Memorial building meeting. New officers include Betty Lou Martin Lillian Stodola Caroline Spaldrig and Eileen Smith. The group wrapped 50 tray favors for Veterans Hospital Des Moines and next meets November 11 at 4 pm in the Memorial building.

Ruth Kubik Wesley Kubik Eighth Avenue SE Hanford Unit No 5 American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building Betty Lou Martin Lillian Stodola Caroline Spaldrig Eileen Smith Lillian Hanzlik Miss Kubik Patricia Thompson George Thompson Walter A. Kansky Veterans’ Hospital Des Moines Jun

Two Join Typographical Auxiliary Wednesday

Mrs Forrest Johnson and Mrs A F Praha joined the Typographical Auxiliary at Maine lodge hall KE. A rummage sale is planned for Nov 14 under Mrs Norman Smith, with a later luncheon hosted by Mrs Walter Euken, Mrs Leo Gray, and Mrs Neils Hornan. Red Cross sewing was reported.

Forrest Johnson A F Praha Maine Lodge Hall First Avenue Norman Smith Walter Euken Leo Gray Neils Hornan Red Cross Hospital Fred Anderson Dewey Cummins William Breidhert Hubert Shafer E. J Whitmer Anderson Louie Rubck

Fort Wayne Couple Arrives to Visit Mueller Family

Mr and Mrs Glenn E Wilson of Fort Wayne Indiana arrive to visit at the home of Mrs Wilsons parents Mr and Mrs CE Mueller located at 1418 Fourth Avenue SE.

Glenn E. Wilson Fort Wayne Ind

Association of Childhood Education members dine at Commonwealth

Thirty one members met for dinner at the Commonwealth tea room. Cedar Rapids attorney B L Wick spoke on his trip to South America. Members voted to send Miss Lillian L Anderson to a Des Moines state committee meeting on November 6. Miss Katherine Eckstein led the social hour and Miss Helen Fisher guided the program.

Association of Childhood Education Commonwealth Tea Room B. L. Wick Cedar Rapids South America Lillian L. Anderson Des Moines Katherine Eckstein Helen Fisher

Beethoven Club Covers Modern English Composers

Beethovens Club program at the YWCA featured seven English music figures including Quilter Scott Bridge Bantock Vaughan Williams Coleridge-Taylor and Lehman. Members presented their works while Mrs Luella Mayes North offered biographical notes and insights on each composer.

Luella Mayes North Beethoven Club Y. W. CA Roger Quilter Cyril Scott Frank Bridge Vaughn-Williams Granville Bantock Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Liza Lehman Quilter Scott North London George V Bridge Cobbett Worshipful Vaughn- Williams England North Said Bantock Birmingham University Midland Institute Coleridge-Taylor Royal College of Music

Mrs Rowe Completes Week Visit To Town

Mrs Marie Rowe of Philadelphia finishes a week visit with her aunt Mrs Margaret Hutchinson at 215 Fifth Street NE and departs Thursday morning for home.

Marie Rowe Philadelphia Margaret Hutchinson Fifth Street

Frezee couple depart Cedar Rapids for Weimar Texas

Mr and Mrs E M Frezee of Weimar Texas who had been visiting relatives and friends in Cedar Rapids left Wednesday evening to return home.

E. M. Frezee Weimar Texas Cedar Rapids

Nieces Depart After Two Week Visit To Diebold Home

Miss Mildred Diebold and Miss Margaret Gabbey depart from 2207 Grande avenue SE after two weeks visiting Mr and Mrs A J Diebold. They plan to travel to Chicago before returning home to Buffalo New York.

A. J. Diebold Grande Avenue SE Mr. Diebold Mildred Diebold Margaret Gabbey Buffalo Chicago

Malta Chapter 415 to Honor Past Matrons in Special Event

Malta chapter No 415 C S schedules a Saturday special at the Masonic hall to honor past matrons and patrons. Cedar and Marion chapters’ officers and members are invited to a 615 pm dinner followed by initiation, cards and dancing.

Malta C. S Masonic Hall Cedar and Marion

Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs H L Walkup

A surprise birthday dinner was held Sunday at 1057 Center Point road NE for Mrs. H. L. Walkup. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Richard Svee Oska loosa, Mr. and Mrs Wendell Robertson Beverly, Clinton Walkup and Roger, Charles Walkup, Russell Smith and Wilbur Smith Marshalltown, Perry Walkup and Gerald Marion, and H L Walkup with Kenneth.

H. L Center Point Road Richard Svee Oskaloosa Wendell Robertson Beverly Clinton Walkup Roger Charles Walkup Russell Smith Wilbur Smith Marshalltown Perry Walkup Gerald Marion H. L. Walkup Kenneth

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Sommers by Large Family

Mrs. George Sommers of 257 Twenty fourth Avenue SW was surprised Thursday evening by children grandchildren and great grandchildren at a party celebrating her seventy second birthday. Attending were Mr. Sommers and family including George Sommers Jr Marion Herman Schloss Louis Bishop Buddy Duane Wolcott Les Edmonds William Sommers Donald Duncan Sharon and others.

George Sommers Twenty-fourth Avenue Sommers George Sommers, Jr Marion Herman Schloss Louis Bishop Buddy Duane Wolcott Les Edmonds William Sommers Donald Duncan Sharon Herman Schloss, Jr Louis Dickey

Mrs Ray LaGallyne and Family Involved in Noted Event

Mrs Ray LaGallyne and her son Tommy, Miss Margaret Smith and Morris Potter are named in a local society notice highlighting attendance at a forthcoming charity gathering. The short item lists these individuals as participants or honorees in the event.

Ray LaGallyne Tommy Miss Margaret Smith Morris Potter

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club tour to Palisades State Park

Thirty three members of the nature and garden department traveled by bus to Palisades State Park Thursday. Mrs Lucille MacLain led the park tour with Charles Myers, park custodian, assisting, and Mrs Mabel Caffee was put in charge of selling towels for the blind for the department.

Cedar Rapids

Dinner Honored Miss Sheneberger Bride-Elect

Miss Phyllis Ann Sheneberger, fiancée of William Rice of St Johnsville NY, was feted at a Wednesday dinner in Montrose hotel’s Fava Room. Guests included Misses Margaret Batten Christine Bjornsen Elsie Shimek Margaret Henderson and Mesdames Ralph Morgan and Warren Hartman.

Phyllis Ann Sheneberger William Rice St. Johnsville N. Y Montrose Hotel Margaret Batten Christine Bjornsen Elsie Shimek Margaret Henderson Ralph Morgan Warren Hartman

Local hostess honors wedding couple with band gathering

Miss Bernadette Bell hosted 35 Four Square Gospel members and friends Thursday evening to honor Miss Bernice Klepach and Tommy Stastny whose marriage is set for October 27. Stastny directs the band and Klepach plays bass drum with gifts presented to the couple.

Bernadette Bell Favenue Four Square Gospel Band Bernice Klepach Tommy Stastny Mr. Stastny Miss Klepach Frances Barnett William Barnett W. H. Lowrey A. Williams Gilbert Bell

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