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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1941

Page

2

Selma Marie Rose Weds Donald Hladky At Home Ceremony

Selma Marie Rose and Donald F Hladky were married Tuesday at 8 pm in the bride’s cousin home in Selma. Rev Charles J Bready officiated with a reception to follow. immediate family attended. The couple will reside at 371 Fifteenth Street.

Selma Marie Rose Donald Hladky Fourth Avenue SE Walter A Rose Los Angeles Donald F Hladky Joseph F Hladley Bever Avenue C G Davis Elmhurst Drive Charles J Bready St Pauls Methodist Church

Mrs Cline Leaves for Week Visit After Stay in Seattle

Miss Marie Cline of Lake Forest visits Dr and Mrs W E Peschau at 2401 Fourth Avenue SE then travels home to Knoxville to see her parents Mr and Mrs Ray H Cline. Mrs Bertram P Puckett returns from Tucson Arizona after two months with her children Jeanne and Bob at the University of Arizona.

Marie Cline Knoxville Lake Forest I W. E Peschau Fourth Avenue SE Ray H Cline Bertram P Puckett Bever Avenue Tucson Ariz Jeanne Bob University of Ari

Visits In Chillicothe at Homecoming Football Game

A visitor from Jasper Missouri attended the homecoming football game in Chillicothe last Saturday at Fifth Avenue SE. The event drew local students and residents to celebrate the college's athletics.

Jasper Fifth Avenue Chilluette Business College Saturdas

Higbees Leave for New York and Columbus

Mr and Mrs Glenn Higbee of Windermere apartments and Mr and Mrs Glenn W Higbee Jr of Carlton apartments left Tuesday for Columbus Ohio and New York City. They will return a week from Friday. Nine club members plan a Thursday luncheon at Mrs W J Neuzil's 2343 Grande avenue SE followed by an afternoon of bridge.

Glenn Higbee Windermere Apartments Glenn W. Higbee, Jr Carlton Apartments Columbus New York City Higbees W. J. Neuzil Grande Avenue SE

Mrs O Frederick Attends Dunlop-Carr Wedding Amid Homecoming

Mrs. Robert O Frederick, guest of her parents Mr and Mrs J M Nemecek since Saturday at 1739 Fourth Avenue SE, left Wednesday for Winterset. She attended the Dunlop-Carr wedding and the Coe College homecoming where she and Mr Frederick were also present in Cedar Rapids over the weekend.

Robert O Frederick J. M. Nemecek Fourth Avenue SE Winterset Dunlop-Carr Frederick Cedar Rapids Coe College

Local residents make short trips to Dallas and Camp Claiborne

Miss Virginia Collins of 1847 First Avenue East left Sunday for Dallas to visit relatives and friends. Grant Collins Jr. stationed at Camp Claiborne Louisiana arrived Tuesday for a 12 day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Grant Collins at 1847 First Avenue East.

Virginia Collins First Avenue E Dallas Tex Grant Collins, Jr Camp Claiborne Grant Collins

Mrs Battin and son return from two months west trip

Mrs. Franklin S. Battin of Cottage Grove Avenue SE and her son David have returned home Tuesday evening after a two months journey through the south and west. They drove their son and brother Jim to Texas A and M College and then toured to Los Angeles to visit Mrs Battin's brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Joe Little.

Franklin S. Battin Cottage Grove Avenue David Jim Texas A. and M. College Los Angeles

Miss Lulu Averill and friends visit Winnetka guests

Miss Lulu Averill Mrs Frank M Hollenbeck and Miss Mary Burkhalter travel from Second Avenue SE and Fourteenth Street NE to Winnetka Illinois to spend Thursday with Mr and Mrs Walter Cherry.

Lulu Averill Frank M. Hollenbeck Second Avenue SE Mary Burkhalter Fourteenth Street Winnetka, Il Walter Cherry

Mrs J W Good of Evanston Guest at Severa Home

Mrs D W Warren hosted a luncheon at her Carroll drive SE home on a Wednesday honoring Mrs J W Good of Evanston Jr who arrived Friday to be house guest of Mr and Mrs Lumir Severa at 2300 Blake boulevard SE. Eight guests attended the courtesy.

J. W. Good Evanston, Jr Lumir Severa Blake Boulevard D. W. Warren Carroll Drive

Needlework Donations Directed to Section Presidents

Donations for the Needlework guild annual in gathering are to be given to section presidents for distribution instead of Immaculate Conception school. Clothes and linens will be donated to the needy. Those with contributions not yet contacted should call Mrs. E P Ristedt at 26614.

Immaculate Conception School E P, Ristedt

P. E. O. Chapter IH Hear Hawaii Trip Tales

Mrs. C. J. Stewart recounted her summer trip to Hawaii and Mrs. B. L. Sheldon projected Hawaii films at a Tuesday meeting of chapter IH. Members enjoyed a dessert luncheon at the YWCA hosted by Miss Marguerite Stein with help from Mrs. Meyers and Mrs. Gray. Guests included Mrs. W D Henning and Mrs. Clara Rollings.

C. J. Stewart Hawaii B. L. Sheldon Chapter IH Y.W.C.A Marguerite Stein F. C. Meyers R. D. Gray W D Henning Clara Rollings

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Plans Thursday Luncheon

The Kappa Delta Mothers club schedules a Thursday luncheon at 1 p.m. in the sorority rooms at 1215 First Avenue East. Hosts will be Mrs. C. A. Davis and Mrs. Robert C. Titen.

Kappa Delta Mothers Club First Avenue E C. A. Davis Robert C. Titen

Berry Family Guests At Davenport Hosts

Mr and Mrs C L Berry of Davenport and their sons Wayne and Dennis were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bryant at 950 Daniels Street NE.

C. L. Berry Davenport Wayne and Dennis Lloyd Bryant Daniels Street

2 Mistakes Wives So Often Make

Fear of discussing feminine hygiene leads to risky practices like harsh douches. Science offers Zonite to kill germs and odors safely, with millions already sold. A free booklet titled Feminine Hygiene Today is available by mail from Zonite Products Corp.

Zonite Products Corporation Dept Lexington Ave New York N. Y

Democracy and Morality in Democratic Struggle

Dr. Herbert Martin of Iowa City addressed the League of Women Voters at Commonwealth tea room discussing his paper Democracy and Morality. He warned that democracy must align with fundamental moral principles or risk dictatorship and urged citizens to uphold moral ideals during defense prep and wartime pressures.

League of Women Voters Commonwealth Tea Room Herbert Martin Iowa City University of Iowa Social Science

Malta Honors Past Matrons and Patrons at Dinner

Malta chapter No 415 OES honored past matrons and patrons at a Saturday dinner in Masonic hall. Notables included Mrs Maude Kesser and Mrs Edna Duncan as past grand matrons and Paul Clark as past grand patron. new affiliates welcomed and Edgar Patten and Dilman Beck received orders. A violin solo by Irene Gianedakis and reading by Mrs Jessie Fisher highlighted the program.

Malta Masonic Hall Irene Gianedakis Anna Gianedakis

Riley Host Wedding Gift Shower For Albin and Helen

Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Riley entertained Saturday night at 601 I avenue NW honoring Mr. and Mrs. Albin Marshall on their Oct 14 marriage. The couple received gifts from a large group including Mr. and Mrs William Buck and Mrs Reuben Merrill of Marion and many of the Riley family and friends.

G. R. Riley I Avenue NW Albin Marshall William Buck Reuben Merrill Marion Chester Weaver Arthur Reed Verne Canaday Gilbert Goss Albert Petersen V. C

Private Svaton Furlough Visit Spark Wiener Roast

Mr E L Kelly and Mrs Kelly hosted a wiener roast Sunday at 826 Center Point Road NE in honor of Pvt Jerry Svaton on furlough from Camp Claiborne La visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Anton Svaton. Guests included Miss Mary Krejer Mr and Mrs Walter Krauel Mr and Mrs Charles Fendry Miss Mary Elizabeth Doyle and Charles Oxley of Waterloo. Winners at cards were Mrs Krauel and Private Svaton.

E. L. Kelly Center Point Road Jerry Svaton Anton Svaton Camp Claiborne Mary Krejer Walter Krauel Charles Fendrey Mary Elizabeth Doyle Charles Oxley Waterloo Krauel Svaton

Stoner Dinner Honors Mae Stoner and Paul Orrick

Mr and Mrs J V Stoner of Iowa City hosted a dinner for their niece Mae Stoner and Paul Orrick who wed Sunday. Nine guests attended with orchid chrysanthemums as centerpieces and a breakfast to follow. The same evening the Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron met at Vanity Beauty to plan a rushing event and discuss Red Cross sewing and knitting with Alta Duncan speaking on parliamentary law.

J. V. Stoner Iowa City Road Mae Stoner Paul Orrick G A. Stoner Ray J. Stoner Ray, Jr Emma Thompson Chicago Iota Epsilon Chapter Pi Omicron The Red Cross Alta Duncan

Tufts and Die Families Visit Relatives in Racine

Mr and Mrs Bill Tufts of Racine Wisconsin and Mrs Charles Die of Waterloo visited at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs S G Tufts at 1820 C Avenue NE.

Bill Tufts Racine, Wis Charles Die Waterloo

Buchanan P T A Benefit Card Party at Montrose Hotel

The Buchanan P T A will sponsor a card party Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Mont rose hotel. Each table provides its own cards. All members and others are invited. Reservations with Mrs. G W Reger at 2 2810.

Buchanan P. T. A Montrose Hotel G. W. Reger

Carrie-Dunlop Wedding Brightens Westminster Church

Miss Dorothy Louise Carr and Robert Mitchell Dunlop wed at Westminster Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening. The ceremony featured palm and autumn decor, organ recital, and nuptial music. The bridal party included Mrs. Warren H. Carr and best man Warren I. Carr, with reception rooms decorated in autumn colors and a three tiered cake. The bride wore an ivory satin gown with a court train, pearl necklace, and a long illusion veil. Both families celebrated on a shared anniversary.

Joseph F Hladks, Jr Aamatrun Gareemias Mss Lyndall Davis Joseph F. Haver II Mars Joseph F Hladky, Jr Dorothy Louise Carr William Henry Carr Seventh Avenue SE Robert Mitchell Dunlop Fifth Avenue SE George Dunlop Orange City Westminster Presbyterian Church James H., Blackstone, Jr Westminster Frank Bates, Jr Leibestraum T.K.E Dunlops Carrs Marvin R. Selden Cedar Rapids James D Smith William L. Jackson Fort Belvoir Thomas R Carr Des Moines Warren H Carr Woodbridge N. J Barbara Henry Bismarck N D Christine Mull Jeanetta Hatfield Katharine Holden Scranton Warren IH. Carr Raymond McAlpin Des Plaines Marvin R. Selden, Jr Robert Carmichael Hawkeye Paul Tschirgi Reinbeck John Mohrman Morrison David Connell Elgin Carr Dunlop Mesdames Smith Donald Reid Walter L. Jackson Frank E. Young M. H Morrison Jay W. van Orsdel C. W. Whipple John M Henry A. F. Sanders R. R. Williamson Early B. Delzell Edward D. Greedy James Killian W. P. Enright W. F. Svoboda C. M. Hatfield Clan of C The Towa Electric Light and Power Com

Cedar Rapids Couple to Make Home After Ceremony

Out of town guests listed include Mrs. B. F. Childs of Monrovia California and families from Iowa City Des Moines Winterset Newhall Rockford Ill Pleasantville and other areas. The article notes a Cedar Rapids residence for the newlyweds.

Des Moines Robert Fredrick Winterset Merle Olson George Decebel D. A. Kelly Alton Fuller Robert Richard Dale Grovert Bethany Lehrman Naomi Erickson Betty Jo Haberman Margaret Ernst John Rosburg Mary Louise Struesky George Wheeler William Wheeler David Marjorie Weichman Merva Jane Francisco Fred Maeder James Oliphant Maxine Virginia McClintock Newhall

Red Cross First Aid Class Planned at Hanford Unit

Mrs Milo H Baldwin Red Cross chairman of Hanford unit No 5 urges interested American Legion auxiliary members to notify her by dialing 27187 about forming a first aid class this week. An evening ten week course with a nominal textbook and bandage fee is planned.

Milo H. Baldwin Red Cross Hanford American Legion Auxiliary

Surprise birthday dinner honors Mrs Bleedner at Victorian Inn

Mr and Mrs Charles E Bleedner of 2023 Linn Boulevard SE returned from Victor after a surprise birthday dinner at the Victorian Inn honoring Mrs Cora Bleedner on her seventy fifth birthday. Twenty children and grandchildren attended. Mrs Bleedner received a telegram from her son Earl in Miami Florida.

Charles E. Bleedner Linn Boulevard Victor Victorian Inn Mr. Bleedner Cora Bleedner Bleedner Earl Miami Fla

Robert Quimby Observes Birthday Card

Mrs Harry Quimby hosted a Saturday birthday party at 921 Eleventh Street NE for her son Robert Lee Quimby. Guests included Donald Lodge Patty Yonausch Ronnie Thenhaus Barbara Carson Walter Fox George Carson Connie Schloeman Meria Hines John Coublee Wayne Quimby Michael Quimby Wilma Fox Mabel Johnston Margaret O Connor and Wanda Carson.

Harry Quimby Eleventh Street Robert Lee Donald Lodge Patty Yonausch Ronnie Dwane Thenhaus Barbara Carson Walter Fox George Carson Connie Schloeman Meria Hines John Coublee Wayne Michael Quimby Wilma Fox Mabel Johnston Margaret O’connor Wanda Carson

Art supervisor Edwin J Bruns speaks to Beta Sigma Phi at Montrose Hotel

Edwin J Bruns, Cedar Rapids art supervisor, addressed Lambda chapter members of Beta Sigma Phi, the business girls' sorority, at the Montrose hotel. Educational director Mrs. Pierre Tracy introduced him as he spoke on Every Man An Artist. Guests included Miss Donna Kelly Miss Marilyn Straughn Mrs. Winnie Rodick and Miss Gwen Nolan.

Edwin J Bruns Cedar Rapids

Tax basics taught to Business Girls at YWCA meeting

Donald L. Owen explained how to figure income tax and described the new simplified tax schedule to members of the Business Girls league. Miss Martha Smith organized the program at the YWCA on Monday.

Donald L. Owen Business Girls’ League Martha Smith

Mrs Benninghoff Hosts Pleiades Homecoming Spread

Thirty five alumnae actives and pledges of the Pleiades society at Coe college gathered at the home of Mrs. Howard Benninghoff on Bever avenue SE for a homecoming spread. Out of town guests included Miss Doris Blessing of Milwaukee Miss Lois Smith of Monticello and Mrs Merle Threlkheld of Davenport patronesses were Mesdames A E Chase A R Menary and Ernest Kosek.

Pleiades Society Coe College Howard Benninghoff Bever Avenue SE Doris Blessing Milwaukee Lois Smith Monticello Merle Threlkheld Davenport A. E. Chase A. R. Menary Ernest Kosek

Hostess Assistants Named at Event

The hostess received help from Miss Maurine Hamblin Miss Geraldine Green and Mrs Threlkheld as attendees joined the gathering.

Maurine Hamblin Geraldine Green Mrs. Threlkheld

Porter Honored At Neighborhood Party On Sunday Evening

Claire Porter daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Porter of 327 Thirty fourth Street NE was feted at a Sunday party hosted by Miss Lorrain Mathews and Mr and Mrs Leo Martin at 632 Ninth Street SE. The host group presented a gift to Mr Porter. Attending were Wilma Martin Bernito Foster Leila Fair Glen Johnson the Rev Merton B Green Josephine Martin Mary Sodoma Mr and Mrs George Davidson Mr and Mrs Robert Tanner Milton Tanner Jess Martin and Brandy Brandstetter of Iowa City.

Claire Porter Charles Porter Thirtyfourth Street Lorrain Mathews Leo Martin Ninth Street Porter Wilma Martin Bernito Foster Leila Fair Glen Johnson Merton B. Green Josephine, Martin Mary Sodoma George Davidson Robert Tanner Milton Tanner Jess Martin Brandy Brandstetter Iowaity

Mrs Hansen Honored At Post-Nuptial Shower Party

Mrs Merrill Hansen formerly Miss Rachel Marsh was honored Monday evening at a shower party given by Mrs Fred C Bahr at 8080 Avenue NW and assisted by Miss Evelyn Marsh. Guests played bingo with Mesdames Kenneth Gross Ralph Stonebraker Dick Patek James White Floyd Marsh Jack Brown Gaylord Olson Frank Janda and Larry Nelson in attendance.

Merrill Hansen Rachel Marsh Fred C. Bahr Avenue NW Evelyn Marsh Kenneth Gross Ralph Stonebraker Dick Patek James White Floyd Marsh Jack Brown Gaylord Olson Frank Janda Larry Nelson

Mothers Club Hosts Picnic Lunch Meeting at Alpha Xi Delta

The Mothers' club of Alpha Xi Delta held a picnic lunch during its business meeting Tuesday in chapter rooms at 1263 First Avenue East. Mrs. Carl Stookey led the event. In the afternoon a tea for actives and pledges followed with Mesdames W H Richardson F J Mueller and E W Engberg as hostesses. A cornucopia of fruit adorned the table as Mrs A W Plock Mrs Stookey and Miss Ruth McDermott presided.

Mothers’ Club Alpha Xi Delta Sorority First Avenue Carl Stookey W. H. Richardson F. J. Mueller E. W. Engberg A. W Plock Stookey Ruth McDermott

Iowa Couple Wed in Poplar Bluff Missouri

Mrs Esther M Krska and Mr and Mrs R W Vaughan of Mason City attended the wedding of their son Ralph C Krska to Margaret Rae Vaughn in Poplar Bluff Missouri Sunday The couple will reside at 842 Kinzer Place after a wedding trip in the south Both Krska graduates of Iowa State College class of 1939 with Krska a Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia member

Hlaudky Kentucky Hladky Fifteenth Street Des Manes University University of Southern California Kappa Delta Sorority Coe College University of Iowa Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Hladky Grocery and Market Esther M. Krska Eighteenth Street R. W. Vaughan Mason City Poplar Bluff Ralph C. Krska Margaret Rae Vaughn Krska Iowa State College Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia National Musical Organization South Kinzer

Kaluwanah Camp Fire elects new officers

Kaluwanah Camp Fire members recently elected Betty Novak as president Bonnie Stewart as vice president Mary Alice McCabe as secretary Thelma Trimble as treasurer and Betty Mc Cabe as scribe to lead the group.

Kaluwanah Camp Betty Novak Bonnie Stewart Mary Alice McCabe Thelma Trimble Betty McCabe

Miss Matus Honors Parents On Anniversary

Miss Dorothy Matus hosted a surprise party Saturday night at 61 Fifteenth Avenue SW to celebrate her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Matus on their twentieth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Janko and Dr James Smrha among many relatives and friends.

Dorothy Matus W. L. Matus Fifteenth Avenue SW Matus Frank Sebetka, Jr Albin Cacek Ray Edda William Fleming Joe Kroupa Frank Matus Joe Matus John Matus Frank Sebetka Lester Monroe Clint Myers Lumir Miller Andrew Miller Wesley Miller James A. Smrha

Honor Mrs Hackney At Postnuptial Shower

Mrs Leslie Hackney III formerly Miss Mary Ferris was honored at a post nuptial shower Monday evening at 1345 Avenue NE. Co-hostess Miss Mary Margaret Strathmann joined guests Jean Richardson Violet Speake Donna Jean Bolenbaugh Helen Kinny Louise Buck Gladys Coates and others in the courtesy.

Leslie Hackney III Mary Ferris Ralph Guy Avenue NE Mary Margaret Strathmann Hackney Jean Richardson Violet Speake Donna Jean Bolen Baugh Helen Kinny Louise Buck Gladys Coates Verne Jeager Richard O'Brien Sigfried Anderson Glenn Kerres

Mrs Paul Snyder Honored At Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Lawrence Rohrbacher and Mrs Elmer Wickham hosted a dessert luncheon at 912 F avenue NW in honor of Mrs Paul Snyder who with Mr Snyder will winter in California. Guests included Mesdames Floyd Moore John Heins Clarence Rohrbacher Charles Bowman Fred Henson and Rose Rohrbacher and a handkerchief shower was given.

Lawrence Rohrbacher Elmer Wickham Rohrbacher F Avenue NW Paul Snyder Snyder California Floyd Moore John Heins Clarence Rohrbacher Charles T. Bowman Fred Henson Rose Rohrbacher

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Donald F. Hladky Wes Panck B. P. Puckett Arizona Chillicothe Mrs. Frederick Miss Collins the Big Shoe Store Betty Coed Larry Hamilton Renee Carol Anne Second Avenue Mrs Battin Trip IN West Walter Cherrys Winnetka Kappa Delta Bryants Albin Marshalls J. V. Stoners S. G. Tufts P.T.A. Meetings Dorothy Carr Robert Dunlop Charles Bleedners Robert Quimby Edwin J. Bruns League Mrs. Benninghoff Pleiades Honor Claire Porter Alpha XI Mothers’ Club Kaluwanah Miss Matus Mrs. Hackney Free Hepner Martin's
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