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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1942

Page

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Miss Lippert and Frank Fager Wed in Sinclair Chapel

Vera Mae Lippert and Frank Winston Fager united in marriage Sunday at two in the Sinclair Memorial chapel of Zoe college. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. James B. Hodgson with a trio of fraternity brothers singing before and after the vows. The bride wore white wool jersey and pink accessories. a reception followed in Mrs Wurster's tea room. The couple plans to reside in Chicago where Mr. Fager works for Montgomery Ward.

Sinclair Memorial Zoe College Vera Mae Lippert Vaclav Li Forty-fourth Street Mt. Vernon Avenue Frank Winston Fager Frank Fager Oak Park Ill James B. Hodgson Dee College Eleanor Taylor Paul Scheele Richard Fuller Dale Chronic Fraternity Martha Lippert Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago

Mrs Soboda Hosts Coffee for Cedar Rapids Junior League Visit

Mrs Edward M Soboda Jr entertained at a Monday morning coffee for her houseguest Mrs Alfred W Brown of St Louis. Mrs Brown visits Cedar Rapids Junior League as director from region VII where the local League is located at the Van Vechten Shaffer farm.

Edward M. Soboda, Jr Knollwood Drive Alfred W. Brown St. Louis

Visit Notes of Far rell and Rowe Party

Lieut and Mrs Robert E Farrell arrived Monday to visit in the home of Mrs Farrells parents and Mrs Harold J Rowe at Camp Wheeler Ga to Fort Ga.

Robert E. Farrell Farrell Harold J. Rowe Camp Wheeler, Ga Fort Ga

Miss Carmen Grennan Returns From Tennessee Visit

Miss Carmen Grennan daughter of Mr and Mrs Hugh Grennan of 1500 Fourth Avenue SE returned Sunday evening from Tennessee where she has been visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs M C Murphy and Lieut T Murphy.

Carmen Grennan Hugh Grennan Fourth Avenue SE Is. Tenn M. C. Murphy T. Murphy

Reunion for Cam Couple Ties City and Midwest

Mr and Mrs Ernest B Cam of 1900 Second Avenue SE are reunited Sunday evening after days apart in Chicago and in Ison Wisconsin where they visited Mr Cameron s son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs

Ernest B. Cam Second Avenue SE Chicago Ison Wis Mr. Cameron

Mrs Ellicott feted at miscellaneous shower

Mrs Robert Ellicott, a recent bride, was honored at a miscellaneous shower Friday evening by her mother Mrs E J Weis at 736 C Avenue NW. Guests included Mrs Harley Bruns Mrs C T Lin John Tosh Bob Mills Alred Heinrich Henry Weis Weldon Leo McElroy Art Now Miss Emily Drakos and Miss Kay Gillick.

Robert Ellicott E. J. Weis C Avenue NW Mmes Harley Bruns C. T. In John Tosh Bob Mills Alred Heinrich Henry Weis Weldon Leo McElroy Art Now Emily Drakos Iss Kay Gillick

Barbara Blaise Weds John Elliott in Chicago Chapel

Barbara Blaise daughter of Mr and Mrs Karl P Blaise 2240 Country Club Parkway SE married John Elliott son of Mr and Mrs Louis Stitzel of New York Sunday at St Andrews chapel St James Episcopal church Chicago The Rev J Bradford Pengelly officiated Betsy Blaise maid of honor Richard Briggs best man The bride studied at Mills College and Neighborhood Playhouse in New York City The groom attended the New School of Social Research and Neighborhood Playhouse Theater Estes now living at the Croydon hotel in Chicago The Blaises Betsy returned from Chicago on Monday

Karl P. Blaise Country Club Parkway SE Barbara John Elliott Louis Stitzel New York St. Andrew's Chapel St. James Episcopal Church Chicago J.bradford Pengelly Betsy Blaise Richard Briggs Franklin High School Mills College Oakland Calif Neighborhood Playhouse New York City Elliott New School of Social Research Croydon Hotel Blaise Betsy

Hastings Honored At Navy Dinner

Mr and Mrs Charles A Hastings are feted at a Monday potluck supper hosted by Mr and Mrs L R Schilling 2160 Linden drive SE. Guests include Mr and Mrs Robert E Yaw Mrs W Carmen Black and Mr and Mrs Paul Clark. The Hastings plan to depart Friday for New York where Mr Hastings will enter the navy.

Charles A. Hastings L. R. Schilling Linden Drive Robert E. Yaw W. Carmen Black Paul Clark Hastings New York Navy

Browns Return From Milwaukee Visit

Mr and Mrs J C Brown of Milwaukee return home Monday after a week visiting Mrs Browns brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank C Welch 2300 First avenue NW in the city.

J. C. Brown Milwaukee

Miss Betty Hearn Visits Parents Over Weekend

Returning Monday to Frances Shimer Junior College in Mount Carroll Illinois, Miss Betty Hearn spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs George W Hearn at 2335 Ridgeway Drive SE.

Frances Shimer Junior College Mount Carroll Betty Hearn George W. Hearn Ridgeway Drive

Weekend Visitors at Tenney Home

Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tenney 1732 Blake boulevard SE included their son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Tenney and their daughter Phyllis of Chicago. Also visiting were Mr. Tenney’s brother and sister in law Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tenney of Callao Missouri.

W. H. Tenney Blake Boulevard R. W. Tenney Phyllis Chicago Tenney Mr. Tenney C. E. Tenney Callao

West Highlands Circle meets at Schaefer home

Members of the West Highlands circle of King's Daughters gathered Thursday evening at Mrs. William Schaefer's home at 1739 C avenue NW. Devotions were led by Mrs. Ralph Anderson. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Eugene Archer at 329 Thirty-eighth street NE.

West Highlands Circle of King’s Daughters William Schaefer C Avenue NW Ralph Anderson Eugene Archer Thirty-eighth Street

Navy Mothers Club Plans Navy Day Event

The Navy Mothers club No. 32 met Friday in the Glow room of the Gas company. Five new members joined as plans formed for a Navy day window display on Oct 27 and a picnic supper. A quilt donated by Mrs. Shanklin will be awarded that evening. A card party is set for the first week in November. Forty seven quilts for the marines are completed. donations of old blankets and bedspreads for linings are welcomed.

Navy Mothers Club No. 32 Gas Company

Bethany Congregational Ella Swan Circle Meets at Zavodsky Home

Members of the Ella Swan circle of Bethany Congregational met Friday evening at Miss Leola A Zavodsky 811 Oakland Ave NE. An I Q test conducted by Mrs Jack Sayers awarded prizes to Mrs Alex Hofferber Mrs Harry Toomer and Mrs Orland Furman. Election of officers and next meeting at Mrs Harry Demery 1017 Ellis Boulevard planned.

Ella Swan Bethany Congregational Church Leola A. Zavodsky Oakland Avenue Jack Sayers Alex Hofferber Harry Toomer Orland Furman Harry Demery Ellis Boulevard

Honor Miss Franklin Shower Held at Ninth Street Home

Vera Franklin, bride elect of Lucius F. Crofter, attended a personal shower Thursday evening hosted by Mrs. Charles Dahlem at 517 Ninth Street NW. Assisting hostesses included Mrs. Melvin Cook and Misses Adeline Bys, Amelia Ko and Rita Klassen, Minesell Heede, John Naughton, John Hogan, Jack Getz, Dale Young, William Wood, and Mrs. John Franklin of Parnell.

Vera Franklin Lucius F. Crofter Charles Dahlem Ninth Street Melvin Cook Adeline Bys Amelia Ko Rita Klassen Minesell Heede John Naughton John Hogan Jack Getz Dale Young William Wood John Franklin Parnell

Mrs. D. M. Kirkpatrick Prepares East Visit

Mrs. D. M. Kirkpatrick of 723 Fourth Avenue SE will leave Tuesday for Garrison New York to stay with her son Milton B. Kirkpatrick, daughter in law and family. She will also visit son Ercil W. Kirkpatrick of Hollywood California touring army camps in the East with Edgar Bergen and his entertainers.

D. M. Kirkpatrick Fourth Avenue SE Garrison N. Y Milton B. Kirkpatrick Ercil W. Kirkpatrick Hollywood Calif Edgar Bergen

Miss Ryf Hosts Halloween Party in Club Room

Miss Ryf entertained at a Halloween party held in the CZBJ hall club room on Saturday evening. The gathering included Misses Betty Paul Bertha Hanshaw Selma Risk Pauline Hoff atne Dene Sc orsky Henderson and Messrs Chuck Lingo and Don Conway in a courteous, social setting.

Czbj. Hall Miss A Ryf. 5 Betty Paul Bertha Hanshaw Selma Risk Pauline Hoffatne Dene Scorsky Henderson Chuck Lingo Don Conway

Fall meeting of Business and Professional Women

The fall meeting of the Business and Professional Women of the Protestant churches will be held October 30 at 6 15 pm in the First Lutheran church.

First Lutheran Church

Union Fun Night Planned by Local Auxiliary

The auxiliary to the United Packing House Workers LTA No 3 will host a fun night at the union office 1443 Third Street SE on Monday at 7 30 p.m.

United Packing House Workers Third Street SE

Elizabeth Curry and W J Elwood wed in patriotic ceremony

Elizabeth A Curry married William J Elwood in a white chenille gown with a tiara of pearls. Best man was Robert L Genlick of Cleveland, with James Curry and Gene Mullin as ushers. The couple, St Patrick’s graduates, planned a short wedding trip after a breakfast for families.

Robert L. Genlick Cleveland Ohio University of Wisconsin Radio School James Curry Gene Mullin Mrs. Erwood St. Patrick's High School

Rompotls Honored At Housewarming Party

Thirty two friends surprised Mr and Mrs J V Rompotl at a housewarming Sunday evening in their new home 934 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE A picnic supper was served Out of town guests were Mr and Mrs William Stanek of Chelsea and Mr and Mrs Roy McBride and their daughter Patricia of Belle Plaine.

J. V. Rompotl Twenty-fifth Street Drive William Stanek Chelsea Roy McBride Patricia Belle Plaine

Mrs Olney Hosts Tourist Club Meeting

The Tourist club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the home of Mrs O C Olney 211 Fifteenth street SE Miss Mattie Tschirgi and Mrs B T Jackson will give the program.

O. C. Olney Fifteenth Street SE Mattie Tschirgi B. T. Jackson

Mrs. Orpha Fisher to Visit La Crosse Family

Mrs. Orpha Fisher of the Yacht Club will spend a week in La Crosse Wisconsin with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Frank Morrison and family.

Orpha Fisher Yacht Club la Crosse Wis Frank Morrison

Well Fitting Apron or ANNE ADAMS Pattern 4246

Anne Adams offers pattern 4246 for a long bodice fitted apron with scalloped or straight straps. Available in sizes small to medium, with View A and B requiring 1% yards of 35 inch fabric and a small amount of contrast. Send sixteen cents plus size name address and pattern number to The Cedar Gazette Pattern Depart.

Anne Adams Cedar Gazette 17Th St New York N. S

Dorothy Johnstone and Larry Hawks Wed in Cedar Rapids

Dorothy Eleanor Johnstone and Larry Hawks were married at the bride’s home venue with a ceremony before palm and floral accented altar. The bride, a Mount Mercy and Cedar Rapids Business College graduate, and the groom, a Link-Belt Speeder employee, plan to reside at 309% Eighth Street SE with out of town guests listed.

Dorothy Eleanor Johnstone Goleck Virgil Johnstone Twenty-first Street Lester Hibbard Donna Kelly A. Lynn Brewer Richard Chapin

Weekend Guest at 434 Dunreath Drive SE

Mrs. C. C. Lyon of Vinton visited over the weekend as a guest in the home of her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Tea Hlubucek at 434 Dunreath Drive SE.

C. C. Lyon Vinton Tea Hlubucek Dunreath Drive

Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters to Meet for Dessert Luncheon

Members of the Ida Mansfield circle of King’s Daughters will gather Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. Everett Hoover, 202 Forest Drive SE.

Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters Everett Hoover Forest Drive

Picnic Luncheon for Mrs Hayward at 1040 Third Avenue SE

A notice sets a picnic luncheon in the afternoon with Mrs Jessie Hayward. The address listed is 1040 Third avenue SE.

Jessie Hayward Third Avenue SE

Weekend Guests In Mt Vernon Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs Victor Aker of Clarion were weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur at 4322 Mt Vernon avenue.

Victor Aker Clarion Arthur Mt. Vernon Avenue

Rayburn orders meatless Fridays in Capitol restaurant

Notes from Washington describe Sam Rayburn ordering meatless days in the capitol restaurant with no meat on Fridays. The piece also shares quick quips about Congress, Germany and the Axis, and various Capitol Hill scenes and anecdotes.

Honor Mrs Schultz at Breakfast Tearoom Brunch

A breakfast Sunday morning honored Mrs Ralph Schultz, a recent bride, in Mrs Wurster's tearoom with guests Miss Margaret Wilson, Miss Geraldine Gillham, Mrs Robert Safely of Oelwein, Miss Mana Machovasky, Joseph Monson, and Miss Carla.

Ralph Schultz Wurster Margaret Wilson Geraldine Gillham Robert Safely of Oelwein Mana Machovasky Joe Sy Monson Carla

Tau Kappa Epsilon Mothers Club Meeting

The Tau Kappa Epsilon Mothers Club will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon hosted by Mrs A S Long at 423 Fourteenth Street SE.

TAU Kappa Epsilon Mothers’ Club A. S. Long Fourteenth Street SE

Frank Buser Elected President of Iowa Real Estate Association

Frank Buser of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the Iowa Real Estate Association at Davenport. He has forty years in real estate and is vice-president of the Hedges Company. Other officers include James Leverett of Des Moines as executive secretary and Mel Foster of Davenport, Charles Mettel of Dubuque, Lawrence Howes of Clinton, and Ray Baschnagel of Iowa City as vice presidents.

Frank Buser Crescent Street Iowa Real Estate Association Davenporte Hedges Company Cedar Rapids James Leverett Des Moines Mel Foster

AAU W Group Meetings Set For Wednesday Sessions

The evening current literature group of the AAUW will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the s The afternoon reading group will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. in o e La Wayne J Fos 2304 Hillcrest drive SE As po Mage Boicon will be Mrs Kosek.

A.A.U.W Oe la Wayne J. Fos Hillcrest Drive Aspo Mage Boicon Kosek

American Made Products Rely Heavily on Shark Liver

A public health note reveals that more than half of certain U S manufactured items derive from shark liver sources. The finding calls attention to supply chains and wildlife conservation concerns amid industry reliance.

The U. S

Martha Hubbard Enlists in WAAC

Miss Martha Hubbard daughter of Mrs Charles M Hubbard 305 Sixth Street SW has been ordered to report to WAAC training at Fort Des Moines. A Roosevelt High School Mount Mercy junior college graduate she earned a BA in physical education at the University of Iowa. She taught at St Patrick's High School Fairfax for two years and served as playground director in Cedar Rapids and counselor at Camp Good Health and Catholic girls camps. Staff Sgt Charles W Hubbard is at a field hospital at Camp White.

Martha Hubbard Charles M. Hubbard Sixth Street WAAC Fort Des Moines Roosevelt High School Mount Mercy Junior College University of Iowa St. Patrick’s High School Fairfax Miss Hubbard Cedar Rapids Camp Good Health

Guard Staff Chief Change Announced for Iowa Guard

Gov. George A. Wilson named Lieut. Col. John T. Lonsdale of Ames chief of staff of the Iowa state guard. Lonsdale has been serving since P. A. Lairson became warden at the state penitentiary. The announcement comes as the guard undergoes leadership adjustments.

Des Moines Iowa State Guard George A. Wilson John T. Lonsdale Ames P. A. Lairson Peni

Col Wallace Appointed Judge Advocate of the Guard

Eben Gee Podger notes Col Wallace has served as judge advocate since the guard’s organization, indicating continued leadership in the legal arm.

Eben Gee Podger Col. Wallace Judge Advocate of the Guard

Scrap metal drive announces pickup trucks this week

Trucks this week to pick up scrap will be available for the drive announced Monday. People with metal to contribute should call the civilian defense office at 3-2602. Saturday’s trucks came from Linn county and Hearn Stevenson, with two from Dr Pepper Bottling and Haegg Construction. Eight hod carriers from Local 43 assisted. Monday’s pickups included Linn county Coca Cola Bottling Lagomarcino-Grape and Hearn-Stevenson contributions.

Civilian Defense Office Linn County Hearn-Stevenson Company Dr. Pepper Bottling Company Haegg Construction Company Hod Carriers Building and Construction Local No Coca-Cola Bottling Works Lagomarcino-Grape Company and Hearn-Stevenson

Iowa City Wins Moose Drum and Bugle Contest

At the twenty ninth annual Snowe Association of the Loyal Order of Moose convention in Waterloo Des Moines won the band cone test Muscatine placed second Iowa City captured the drum and bugle contest and the men's close order drill contest Charles City won the ritual contest Cedar Rapids and Cedar Rapids placed second and third in ritual Clinton was named 1943 convention site and Henry was chosen as state association president

Waterloo Charles Moose Snowe Association of the Loyal Order of Moose Des Moines Muscatine Iowa City Charles City Cedar New State Association Henry

Fragmented Market Note About Product Prices

A clipped but readable fragment discusses price labeling on products and urges prices to speak for themselves rather than marketing. No clear dates or entities are identifiable.

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Miss Lippert Tennessee RNEST B. Camerons By d’Alessio Barbara Blaise Charles Hastings WELCH W. H. Tenneys West Highlands Circle Navy Mothers Club Bethany Congregational Miss Franklin Miss Ryf Barbers’ Auxiliary B. P. W. Meeting Elizabeth A. Curry W .J.elwood J. V. Rompotls Mrs. Olney Or Anne Adams Dorothy Johnstone Larry Hawks Lasswell Photo Larry Hawes Mrs. C. C. Lyon Hlubuceks Social Washington George Stimpson Peaker Sam Rayburn Capitol Michigan Congress Germany Japan Italy Hale Boggs New Orleans Democrat Boggs Lindley Beckworth Texas Budd Cloud Congressman Talle Budd Manchester Mr Big House Senate Russia Cyril Farr Gillette Dartmouth Capitol Hill Andrew Mellon Joe Hershey Archduke Otto Press Club Society For Prevention Press Building Iowa Potomac River Mrs. Schultz Realtors Barney Sunshine Food Market Fifteenth St Dial Holden-Kahler CO Army Osco Drug OSCO Ant Higley Third Ave E. Washington Street Commercial Street Victory
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