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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1942

Page

3

Mrs. Young Inspects Chapter II PEO Meeting

Mrs Elizabeth M Young of Waterloo first vice president of Iowa state chapter PEO conducted an inspection of chapter IF PEO Monday afternoon at 545 Vernon Dr SE with eighteen members present Mrs R A Greenawalt presiding at the tea table and hosting luncheon at 1912 Blake Blvd SE assisting Mrs Kenneth Camp

Elizabeth M. Young Waterloo Iowa State R. M. Wray Vernon Drive R. A. Greenawalt

Junior League Hosts Annual Tea Honoring Mrs Brown

The Junior League of Cedar Rapids held its annual tea for sustaining and provisional members. Mrs. Alfred W. Brown of St. Louis, region VII director, attended as guest at the League home, with Mrs. Edward M. SOBoda in attendance. A Dutch treat dinner at the Cedar Rapids Country Club is planned for Tuesday evening to honor Mrs. Brown.

Junior League of Cedar Rapids Alfred W. Brown St. Louis George Durin Harriette Hamilton John T. Hamilton II Phyllis Sheehy R. J. Stevenson Brown League Edward M. Soboda Hall Eugene M. Pinney Jas F. Boynton William C. Crawford J. Elliott Davis Cedar Rapids Country Club

Larson Family Returns From Cedar Rapids Visit

Mr and Mrs Norman Larson and their daughters Nancy Jeane and Sally Mae returned Sunday to their home in Waukesha Wisconsin after visiting in the home of Mrs Larson s grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Haker 2116 Fifth avenue SE Mrs Larson is the former Miss Jane Bunker of Cedar Rapids

Norman Larson Nancy Jeane Sally Mae Waukesha Wis Larson Fred Haker Fifth Avenue SE Jane Bunker Cedar Rapids

Bridge club dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. Joe Cross

Mrs. Joe Cross entertained the bridge club at a Tuesday dessert luncheon with eight places set. An out of town guest, Mrs. John Byrn of Boston, Mass., was visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar P. Rusch.

Bridge Club Joe Cross Blake Boulevard John Byrn Boston Mass Oscar P. Rusch

Mrs Thompson and Mrs Byfield Visit Boone

After three months with Judge G King Thompson and his wife at 2048 Fifth Avenue SE Mrs Mae Byfield returns home to Boone. Mrs Thompson accompanies her mother on the trip back.

Mrs. Thompson Mrs. Byfield Boone G. King Thompson Fifth Avenue Mae Byfield Thompson

MacDowell Junior Music Club Holds Saturday Session

Members met in Miss Eulalia Hausers studio to study Edward MacDowell life with reports. Joan Enzier announced the year’s programs as Neema Orr Jacqueline Middaugh and Lillian Cunningham participated. Examinations for entry into the club affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs will be held soon. contact Miss Hauser at 9662.

MacDowell Junior Music Club Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Edward MacDowell Joan Enzier Delores van Horn Lillian Cunningham Neema Orr Jacqueline Middaugh National Federation of Music Clubs Miss Hauser

Local Cedar Rapids Couple Wed at First Congregational Church

Lorena Musgrave and Ray Hodgson wed at 8 p.m. in Cedar Rapids with out of town guests Betty Denkhoff and Mr and Mrs Hodgson. The couple plan a home on Second Avenue after both graduates of Coe College and active in sororities and fraternities.

Lorena Musgrave Grande Avenue SE C. E. Musgrave Cedar Rapids Ray Hodgson Avenue NE W. E. Hodgson Anamosa First Congregational Church W. A. Jacobs Adele Weymouth Rockford, IL Bud Denkhoff Davenport Grover Miehe Robert Carmichael Second Avenue Coe College Hodgson Coe Kappa Delta Sorority Pi Gamma Mu Social Science Honorary Fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

Newman Booster Club Halloween Party Held at Chamber Hall

Members of the Newman Booster Club entertained at a Halloween costume party Monday evening at the Chamber of Commerce ballroom. Costume prizes went to Miss Ann Iben and Joe Haddish. Game prizes were awarded to Mrs. Bertha Hightower Tom Radleff Nick Nassif B J Newburger and Eli Abodeely.

Newman Booster Chamber of Commerce Ann Iben Joe Haddish Bertha Hightower Tom Radleff Nick Nassif B. J. Newburger Eli Abodeely

Modern Mothers Club Plans November Meeting

The Modern Mothers club met Monday at 1325 First Street SW with a discussion on Getting Ready to Read led by Mrs Milo Koutny. The November meeting will be hosted by Mrs Donald O'Brien at 511 Sixteenth Avenue SW.

Modern Mothers Club L. A. Dvorak First Street Milo Koutny Donald O’brien Sixteenth Avenue

Miss Ursula Jane McNally Weds Victor Moravec in church ceremony

Miss Ursula Jane McNally daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe T McNally and Victor Moravec son of Mr and Mrs V M Moravec were married Saturday at 7 30 p m in St Matthew's rectory. Rev James D Kearn officiated. The couple plan a brief trip to Lake of the Ozarks and will reside at 1255 Second Avenue SE after October 25.

Ursula Jane McNally Joe T. McNally Avenue NE Victor Moravec V. M. Moravec Twenty-sixth Street St. Matthew's Church James D. Kearn Lawence Wortman John Hutch Lake of the Ozarks Moravec Second Avenue SE Franklin High School H. A. Maxson Des Moines Paul Angerer West Liberty Grace Lindsey Marengo Benita Overturf Toledo

Chi Omega Alumnae October Meeting Set for 6 15 PM

The Chi Omega alumnae hold their October meeting on Wednesday at 6 15 PM at the home of Mrs. Howard O Graham 1806 Second Avenue SE. Assisting hostesses include Miss Dorothy Graham Mrs Richard Buresh and Mrs L D Dennis.

Chi Omega Howard O. Graham Second Avenue SE Dorothy Graham Richard Buresh L. D. Dennis

Daughters of Union Veterans Hold Third District Convention

The third district convention of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War met in Waterloo on Tuesday. Tent No 14 color bearers included Mrs. Etta Williams, Mrs. Bertha Hillerege, Mrs. Emma Briggs, and Mrs. Leola Nash.

the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Waterloo Etta Williams Bertha Hillerege Emma Briggs Leola Nash

Bridal Shower Honor for Ms Helen Heald in NE Street Home

Mrs Leo J Smith hosted a bridal shower Monday at 1254 D Avenue NE for the former Miss Helen Heald with assistance from Mrs Fred yggu guests.

Leo J. Smith D Avenue NE F. J. Donisthorpe Helen Heald Fred Yg

Jolly Dozen Plan Wednesday Picnic With Mrs Spurrier

Members of the Jolly Dozen club meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon with Mrs. R. A. Spurrier at 1323 Burch avenue NW. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish sandwiches dishes and silver.

Jolly Dozen Club R. A. Spurrier Burch Avenue NW

Dvoraks Honor Son Emil L Dvorak Before Military Departure

Mr and Mrs Emil M Dvorak of 340 Wilson avenue SW hosted a farewell party Sunday evening for their son Emil L Dvorak who will soon enter the armed forces. Twenty three guests attended the gathering.

Emil M. Dvorak Wilson Avenue Emil L. Dvorak

Miss Herring to Wed Mr. Fauchier in St Patrick’s Church

Mercedes Herring daughter of E L Herring of Eighth avenue SW will marry Robert Fauchier son of Mr and Mrs J H Fauchier of 956 Center Point road NE The ceremony at St Patrick’s Church will be led by Rev D J Lenihan Miss Herring a Roosevelt high school and Cedar Rapids Business college alumna is employed by Quaker Oats He is Franklin high school graduate and manager of Fauchier’s grocery

E. L. Herring Eighth Avenue Mercedes Robert Fauchier J. H. Fauchier Center Point Road St. Patrick's Church D. J. Lenihan Miss Herring Roosevelt High School Cedar Rapids

Mareshs Return From Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs L J Maresh of 303 Sixth Street NE returned home Monday after visiting Chicago guests Mr and Mrs E J Maresh and their sons Dick and Bob Dick Maresh was on leave from Great Lakes Naval Training station

L. J. Maresh Sixth Street Chicago E. J. Maresh Bob Cedar Rapids Dick Maresh Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Glackins’ Guests Return Home After Weekend Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Glackin and daughter Lorraine leave Peoria Illinois after visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Glackin at 1726 A avenue NE.

Harold Glackin Lorraine Peoria Ill Mr. Glackin H. H. Glackin A Avenue NE

Fu Jen Club Meets at Mrs McDonald Home

The Fu Jen club gathered Monday evening at 615 Third Avenue SW hosted by Mrs John McDonald. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs Jess Curtis Mrs A W Klassen and Mrs Charles Kell.

John McDonald Third Avenue Jess Curtis A. W. Klassen Charles Kell

Anakiksin Camp Fire Group Meets at Church

Members of the Anakiksin Camp Fire group gathered Monday at the First Congregational church. In the afternoon the group made fundraiser marks for the Junior Red Cross.

Anakiksin First Congregational Church Redross

P E O Officers Inspect Chapters Guests in Iowa

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Young of Waterloo first vice president of Iowa state P E O and Mrs. Katherine C. Hughes of Storm Lake organizer of Iowa state P E O inspected several local chapters Monday and Tuesday. They are guests of Mrs. Moray L. Eby at 1956 First Avenue NE.

Elizabeth M. Young Waterloo Lowa Katherine C. Hughes Storm Lake P. E.O Moray L. Eby First Avenue NE

Hunter Family Visits Cedar Rapids Des Moines Trip

Lieut. Col. Dan H. Hunter his wife and their son Junior, formerly of Cedar Rapids and now in Hamilton Texas, spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids then traveled to Des Moines on Monday before returning to Hamilton where Hunter runs a new glider school. They were joined by William P. Whipple of 1397 Elmhurst Drive NE.

Dan H. Hunter Junior Cedar Rapids Hamilton, Texas Des Moines Hamilton Hunter William P. Whipple Elmhurst Drive

Dorothy Metela and Alford Hansen wed in Petersburg church

Miss Dorothy M Metela and Lieut Alford L Hansen were married October 10 at the First Baptist church Petersburg Virginia The couple's families attended with Rev B J Thompson officiating The bride wore brown velveteen with gardenia and stephanocus bouquet A reception followed at Hotel Rueger Richmond The couple will reside with Hansen transferred from Camp Lee to San Antonio after visiting relatives

Dorothy M. Metela Alford L. Hansen First Baptist Petersburg Jerry Metela Cavenue Hansen Avenne B. J. Thompson Metela Paul L. Metela Aurora, Ill Charles Boynton New Jersey Meteia Hotel Rueger Richmond

Weekend Guests at Cox Home Include Miss Cox and Bill Cox

Mr and Mrs John Cox of 3300 Johnson Avenue NW host weekend guests including their daughter Novella Cox a University of Missouri student and son Bill Cox from Dubuque L O Academy. Also visiting were Mrs A M Keller and her son Maurice of Fremont Nebraska.

John Cox Johnson Avenue NW Novella Cox University of Missouri At Columbia Bill Cox Lo Academy Dubuque Cox A M. Keller Maurice Fremont, Neb

P T A Meetings and Open House Notices

Buchanan P T A meets at 1708 Seventh Ave SE Jackson with study group led by Mrs R J Felter at 7 30 pm. Jackson P T A meets with Mrs Leo Vanous at 1222 Sixth Ave SE to study May Parent Teacher magazine. Tyler P T A hosts open house 1 to 4 pm Wednesday. Wesley Ward postpones October business meeting to November 18.

Jackson School P.T.A Leo Vanous Sixth Avenue SE Parent Teacher

Family Reunion at Mrs. Vacek Home

Mrs. Joseph Vacek of 433 Eighth Avenue SW hosted a family reunion dinner Sunday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smart of Olin Iowa, Mrs. Mae Smart, Mrs. Paul Walter, and her son George.

Joseph Vacek Eighth Avenue SW Lee Smart Olin. Ia Mae Smart Paul Walter George

Miss Betty Rapoport to Wed Captain Farber in Kalamazoo

After a week in Davenport at the home of Mr and Mrs I Farber Miss Betty Rapoport visits Davenport. She will marry Captain Charles E Farber son of the Farbers of Kalamazoo Michigan on a noon in November at Roosevelt.

Mrs. I. Farber Davenport Betty Rapoport Blake Boulevard

Picnic honors newlyweds at Mehaffey home

Thirty five relatives and friends gathered for a Sunday evening picnic supper at 1313 Third avenue SW in honor of Mr and Mrs Samuel H Nevins who were recently married The group presented a gift to the couple and celebrated their marriage.

William A. Mehaffey Third Avenue Samuel H. Nevins

Broussard Couple Travel to Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs Gordon R Broussard of 1222 Ninth Street NW depart Monday for Los Angeles to visit Bernie Stiege at the National Radio School who is attending there for three weeks.

Gordon R. Brousard Ninth Street Los Angeles Brousard Bernie Stiege National Radio School

Missionaries urge heathens to copy white civilization

A fragment notes the burden of persuading nonbelievers to adopt Western ways, lamenting the difficulty of explaining why Indigenous peoples should imitate white civilization. The tone implies critique of missionary pressure and cultural erasure.

Woman's Club Hosts Annual Guest Day Tea

The history and literature department of the Woman's Club entertained at its annual guest day tea Monday at the club house. Mrs. Arthur Mott and Mrs. Marshall Clark welcomed guests while Mrs. Arthur Baxter presided at the tea table. Mrs. Baxter introduced Mrs. M. S. Hallman who recited poems. Hostesses included Mrs. H. C. DeWitt, Mrs. Frank Gates, Mrs. Finley Stone, Mrs. W. st Farsberg and Miss Grace Nar.

The Woman's Club Arthur Mott Marshall Clark Arthur Baxter Frank Gates Finley Stone W.st Farsberg Grace Nar

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County District Court

Notice is hereby given that in the District Court of Linn County a probate of will proceeding has been filed. The last will and codicil of Luther is referenced with a date in October and a scheduled time at 8 AM for proceedings.

Linn County District Court

Hayes PTA study group meeting on Thursday

The Hayes P T A study group will meet Thursday at 1 30 pm at the school with Mrs George Pease as leader. Her topic is America Pitches In. Members should bring the May and June issues of the Parent Teacher magazine.

Hayes George Pease America Parent Teacher Magazine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Young Junior League Norman A. Larsons Macdowell Wes Panek Mrs Newman Booster Club D. A. V. Convention Mr. Fauchier Mercedes Herring L. J. Mareshs H. H. Glackins FU Jen Club Anakiksin Camp Fire P.E.O DAN H. Hunters Dorothy M. Metela Lieut. Hansen Duz Procter & Gamble P.T.A. Meetings Buchanan A.m R. J. Felter Seventh Avenue SE Tyler Samuel Nevins California Woman's Club Departments Greenberg Federal Charies Second Street Carl Hendrickson Ce. O Procter
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