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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1942

Page

5

Mrs Young Inspects Iowa PEO Chapter IF Meeting

Mrs Elizabeth M Young of Waterloo first vice president of the Iowa state chapter PEO visited chapter IF in Waterloo. Eighteen members attended the Monday afternoon gathering at Mrs R M Wray 545 Vernon Dr SE while chapter president Mrs R A Greenawalt hosted the tea. Prior to the meeting Greenawalt hosted a luncheon at her home 1912 Blake Blvd SE with Mrs Kenneth Campbell assisting.

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

Junior League Teas Honoring Mrs Alfred Brown and Provisional Members

The Junior League of Cedar Rapids held its annual tea at Mrs. Howard Hall Brucemore to honor Mrs Alfred W. Brown of St. Louis region VII director and provisional members including Mrs Edward Breen Mrs Charles M Daniel Miss Kathleen Carey and others. Past presidents presided at the tea table while the decor featured a silver fruit bowl and tapers. A Dutch treat dinner honoring Mrs Brown is planned Tuesday evening at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Junior League of Cedar Rapids Howard Hall Brucemore Alfred W. Brown St. Louis Edward Breen Charles M. Daniel Kathleen Carey George Durin Harriette Hamilton John T. Hamilton II Phyllis Sheehy R. J Hall Eugene M. Pinney Douglas F. Boynton William C. Crawford J. Elliott Davis Brown Cedar Rapids Country Club

Larson Family Returns Home From Cedar Rapids Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Norman Larson and daughters Nancy Jeane and Sally Mae return to Waukesha Wisconsin after a several day stay with Mrs. Larson's grandparents Mr. and Mrs Fred H. Bunker at 2116 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Larson is the former Miss Jane Bunker of Cedar Rapids.

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

Bridge Club Dessert Luncheon Hosted by Mrs. Cross

Mrs. Joe Cross entertained members of her bridge club at a dessert luncheon on Tuesday at 2390 Blake boulevard SE. Eight places were set and an out of town guest, Mrs. John Byrn of Boston, Mass., joined the gathering in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar P. Rusch.

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

Mrs Mae Byfield Returns Home After Stay With Thompson Family

After three months with her son in law and daughter Judge G King Thompson and Mrs Thompson at 2048 Fifth Avenue SE Mae Byfield travels back to her Boone home Tuesday. Thompson accompanies her mother to Boone.

G. King Thompson Fifth Avenue Mae Byfield Boone Thompson

MacDowell Junior Music Club meets in Hauser studio

Members of the MacDowell Junior music club gathered Saturday afternoon in Miss Eulalia Hauser s studio at 1740 Fifth avenue SE for a study of Edward MacDowell life with several reports. Joan Enzier announced the year s programs while Delores Van Horm and Lillian Cunningham hosted a social hour. Participants included Neema Orr Jacqueline Middaugh and Lillian Cunningham. Entrance exams for the club affiliate with the National Federation of Music clubs will be held soon. local students of music or voice may contact Miss Hauser at 9662 for information.

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

Miss Betty Rapoport to Wed Captain Charles E Farber

After visiting Davenport at the home of Mr and Mrs I Farber Miss Betty Rapoport returned Sunday She will wed Captain Charles E Farber son of Kalamazoo Michigan on November 8 at high noon in the Roosevelt hotel

Davenport

Mehaffey Home Hosts Welcome Picnic for Nevins

Thirty five relatives and friends gathered at the Mehaffey home on Third Avenue SW for a Sunday picnic supper. The event honored newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Nevins and the couple received a gift from the group.

William A. Mehaffey Third Avenue Samuel H. Nevins

Broussard Couple Depart for Los Angeles Visit

Mr and Mrs Gordon R Brousard depart from 1222 Ninth Street NW to visit three weeks in Los Angeles with Mrs Brousards brother Bernie Stieger who is attending the National Radio school.

Gordon R. Brousard Ninth Street Los Angeles

Fragmentary quote hints at mission work and race

Partially readable lines reference missionaries and white church pews. The text implies cultural intrusion and derides mission work among indigenous or nonwhite groups, mentioning disdain for duties and preaching to the heathen.

Lorena Musgrave and Ray Hodgson Tie the Knot in Cedar Rapids

Lorena Musgrave daughter of the late Mr and Mrs C E Musgrave Cedar Rapids became the bride of Ray Hodgson son of Mr and Mrs W K Hodgson Anamosa at the First Congregational church in Cedar Rapids The couple will reside at 1400 Second Avenue SE Both graduates of Coe College He was Tau Kappa Epsilon member She Kappa Delta Pi Gamma Mu The ceremony featured Adele Weymouth as maid of honor and Bud Denkhoff as best man A reception followed at Dr Alice B Salters home with out of town guests Betty Denkhoff and the Hodgsons.

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

Newman Booster Duo Hosts Halloween Party at Chamber Ballroom

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

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

Modern Mathers Club Meets At Dvorak Home

The Modern Mathers club met Monday evening at Mrs. L. A. Dvorak’s home 1325 First Street SW. Mrs. Milo Koutny led a discussion on Getting Ready to Read and the group planned to meet in November at Mrs. Donald O’Brien’s home 511 Sixteenth Avenue SW.

Modern Mathers Club L. A. Dvorak First Street Milo Koutny Donald O'Brien Sixteenth Avenue

Family Reunion Dinner Hosted by Mrs Vacek in Iowa Home

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

Joseph Vacek Eighth Avenue Lee Smart Olin, Ia Mae Smart Pauli Walter George

Woman's Club History Literature Tea Held At Clubhouse

The History-Literature Department of the Woman's Club hosted its annual guest day tea Monday at the clubhouse. Hosts included Mrs. Arthur Mott and Mrs. Marshall Clark, with Mrs. Arthur Baxter presiding and introducing Mrs. M. S. Hallman who read her favorite poems.

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

Notice of Will Rotation in Linn County Iowa Court

Notice is given that on October 23 1942 at 8:00 A.M. an instrument claiming to be the Last Will and Testament of Luther Baker late of Linn County will be heard in Cedar Rapids Iowa for proof and admission to probate. Clerk Arthur Axme ar District Court. Attorney Dwight Krumboltz. Elided places and boilerplate omitted.

Iowa Linn County Luther Baker Cedar Rapids Gugnteds Arthur. Axmear Dwight Krumboltz

Miss Ursula Jane McNally Weds Victor Moravec in St Matthew’s

The October wedding of Ursula Jane McNally daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe T McNally and Victor Moravec son of Mr and Mrs V M Moravec was held Saturday at 7 30 p m in St Matthew’s rectory. Rev James D Kearn officiated and a reception followed at the brides parents home. The couple 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 Lawrence Wortman John Hutch Moravec Franklin High School H. A. Maxson Des Moines Paul Angerer West Liberty Grace Lindsey Marengo Benita Overturf Toledo Ila Chi Omega Howard O. Graham Second Avenue SE Dorothy Graham Richard Buresh L. D. Dennis

Jolly Dozen Club Plans Wednesday Picnic Luncheon

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

Farewell Party for Emil L. Dvorak Before Military Service

Mr and Mrs Emil M. Dvorak hosted a Sunday evening gathering at 340 Wilson avenue SW with 23 guests to honor their son Emil L. Dvorak who will soon enter the armed forces.

Emil M. Dvorak Wilson Avenue Emil L. Dvorak

P T A Activities Talk of October and May Meetings

Buchanan P T A study group meets Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Mrs R J Felter’s home. Jackson FP T A group meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs Leo Vanous. Tyler S chool T A opens an open house Wednesday 1 p m to 4 p m for new mothers. Hayes school P T A meets Thursday 1 30 p.m. at the school led by Mrs George Pease with topic America Pitches In. Members asked to bring May and June Parent Teacher magazines.

Buchanan P. T. A R J. Felter Seventh Avenue SE Jackson Jackson School FP T.A Leo Vanous Sixth Avenue SE Parent Tyler, Tyler School T. A Wesley Ward Hayes Hayes School George Pease America Parent Teacher Magazine

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

Miss Mercedes Herring of 452 Eighth avenue SW will marry Robert Fauchier of 956 Center Point road NE. The ceremony at St Patrick's church will be officiated by Rev. Dr. Lenihan. Mercedes, Roosevelt and Cedar Rapids Business college alumna, works for Quaker Oats. Robert Fauchier, Franklin high school graduate, is manager of Fauchier's Grocery.

Franklin High School Fauchier

Mareshs Return From Chicago Visit

Mr and Mrs L J Maresh of 303 Thirty sixth Street NE return home Monday after several days in Chicago with Mr and Mrs E J Maresh and their sons Dick and Bob. Dick Maresh was on leave from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station.

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

Glackins Return From Weekend at Parents’ Home

Mr and Mrs Harold Glackin and daughter Lorraine return to their Peoria Illinois residence after a weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs H H Glackin at 1726 A avenue NE.

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

Fu Jen Club Hosts Meeting and Bridge Winners

The Fu Jen club met Monday evening at Mrs. John McDonald's home 615 Third avenue SW. Bridge prizes were awarded to 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 Groups Meets for Red Cross Project

Members of the Anakiksin Camp Fire group met Monday in the First Congregational church. During the afternoon the group made bookmarks for the Junior Red Cross.

Anakiksin First Congregational Church Red Cross

PEO Officers Inspect Iowa Chapters During Visit

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

Elizabeth M. Young Waterlolo Iowa State Katherine C. Hughes Storm Lake Moray L. Eby First Avenue NE

Hunters Visit Cedar Rapids Family in Des Moines Trip

Lieut. Col. Dan H Hunter his wife and son formerly of Cedar Rapids now in Hamilton Texas visited Cedar Rapids Sunday. They traveled to Des Moines Monday for further visits before returning to Hamilton where the colonel heads a new glider school. Accompanying them was 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 Wedding in Petersburg

Dorothy M Metela and Lieut Alford L Hansen wed at First Baptist Petersburg Va Oct 10 at 8 pm The bride daughter of Mr Mrs Jerry Metela 1159 C Avenue NW and Lieut Hansen son of Mr Mrs Martin Hansen 1639 D Avenue NE Rev B J Thompson officiated The couple and families hosted a Richmond hotel Rueger reception after the ceremony.

Dorothy M. Metela Alford L. Hansen First Baptist Petersburg Jerry Metela C Avenne Lieut Hansen Martin ‘Hansen D Avenue B. J Thompson Metela Paul L. Metela Aurora, Ill Charles Boynton New Jersey Hansen Hotel Rueger Richmond Roosevelt High School Bell Telephone Company Lieut. Hansen Franklin High School Camp Lee San Antonio Texas

Weekend visitors depart from Johnson Avenue home

Leaving Monday after a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Cox at 3300 Johnson avenue NW, Miss Novella Cox a University of Missouri student in Columbia and Bill Cox a student at Loras academy in Dubuque were weekend guests. 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 Loras Academy Dubuque Cox A M. Keller Maurice Fremont, Neb

Notice of Appointment of Executrix for Bert P. Lindsay

Effie B. Lindsay is appointed and qualified as Executrix of Bert P. Lindsay's estate in Linn County Iowa on October 19 1942. Creditors must promptly settle debts and file claims with the Linn County District Court. Attorney Carl Hendrickson handles the probate matter.

State of Iowa Linn County Bert P. Lindsay Iowa District Court Effie B. Lindsay

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ig. Ae Mrs. Young Norman A. Larsons Macdowell Junior Betty Rapoport Samuel Nevins California AUNT Wes Panek Newman Booster Club Modern Mothers Club Woman's Club Departments D. U. V. Convention the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Etta Williams Bertha Hillerege Emma Briggs Leola Nash Leo J. Smith D Avenue NE F J. Donisthorpe Helen Heald Fred Donisthorpe P.T.A. Meetings Miss Herring Mr. Fauchier Mercedes Herring L. J. Mareshs HW. W. Glackins FU Jen Club Anakiksin Camp Fire P.E.O DANIL Dorothy M. Metela Lieut. Hansen Dug Duz Procter & Gamble Greenberg Charles Greenberg Second Street Carl Hendrickson Bere Pat Faocter & Mamgl
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