Mrs Kellum honored on eightieth birthday in Monticello
Mrs J F Kellum of Monticello was feted at a dinner for her eightieth birthday hosted by nieces and their husbands at 1261 Elmhurst Drive NE. Centerpiece featured dahlias in a crystal container with blue tapers. Attendees included Mr and Mrs B A Hoyt and Mr and Mrs J J Calkins and families. Mrs Kellum will spend the winter in Des Moines with her daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Kellum
Monticello
L. P. Johnson
Elmhurst Drive
Dahlias
B. A. Hoyt
J. J. Calkins
Charles Sturtz
Annabelle Lee
Richard Allen
Kellum
Des Moines
Daugher
Birthday dinner honors Wayne Kolsto in Swisher
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Poula of Swisher hosted a Sunday evening birthday dinner for their son in law Wayne L. Kolsto and his daughter Carol Kay. Guests included Norman Kolsto family from Cedar Rapids, Mamie Lego, Bernard Kolsto family, Tom Neckwinder and his son Eddie, and Frederick Lee Shelton of Swisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Poula
Swisher
Wayne L. Kolsto
Carol Kay
Poula
C. M. Lee
Kolsto
Norman Kolsto
Orville Lee
Mamie Lego
Bernard Kolsto
Janet Louise
Bernard, Jr
Mr. Lee
Cedar Rapids
Tom Neckwinder
Amana
Eddie
Frederick Lee Shelton
McCloud daughter weds Larson in Cedar Rapids church
Mr and Mrs Elton McCloud announce the marriage of their daughter Evelyn M McCloud to Carl H Larson of Cedar Rapids son of Sure Larson of Norway. The ceremony conducted by Rev Grant Anderson occurred at 4 pm in the First Baptist church. They will reside at 2323 Mount Vernon Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton McCloud
Fifteenth Street
Evelyn M. McCloud
Carl H Larson
Cedar Rapids
Sure Larson
Norway
Grant Anderson
First Baptist Church
Mount Vernon Avenue
Marilyn Mundy
Guy Mundy
Marion
Edward W. Trabu
George Trabu
Kahoka
William Shone
Presbyterian Church
Mabel Carne
Zoellen Heath
Walter Traby
Edward Trabu
George Traby
Verne Carie
Arthur Knapp
Anna Pearl Moore
Leonard Hamer
Earl Miller
Junior Brown
Ora Walker
Suttners Take Chicago Trip With Davenport Visit
Mr and Mrs Carl W Suttner of 500 Dunreath drive NE traveled to Chicago for business and leisure Friday. On the way home Sunday they stopped in Davenport to visit Mrs Suttner’s parents Mr and Mrs Walter Niemand, returning to Cedar Rapids on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl W. Suttner
Dunreath Drive
Chicago
Davenport
Pvt Charles Benham Heads Back To Camp Claiborne
Pvt Charles Benham leaves Thursday evening for Camp Claiborne La after a 15 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Benham 1925 Bowling Street SW He will report for duty Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Benham
Camp Claiborne
Fred Benham
Bowling Street
Mrs L B Gordon Visits Palm Grove For District News
Mrs L B Gordon of Long Beach California arrived to spend weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Blahnik at 810 Tenth Street SE Palm Grove No 1. The Grove will sponsor a November 19 card party with Mrs Blanche Higgins in charge. Mrs Vera Reid continues with a membership drive. Mrs F R Entas of the Globe Hotel leaves for an indefinite western trip visiting San Diego Hollywood and Fresno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Gordon
Long Beach
Calif
Joseph Blahnik
Tenth Street SE
Palm Grove
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
Hall
Mason City
Grove
Blanche Higgins
Vera Reid
F R. Entas
Globe Hotel
West
San Diego
Hollywood
Fresno
R. K. Malone
la Canada
John R. Eidom
L. A Levasseur
Levasseur
Athenian Club
L. R. Blinks
Leonard Storm
Harvey Gipp
Milroy Benesh
Chi Omega Mothers Club Luncheon Set for Thursday
The Chi Omega Mothers' club will meet Thursday for a luncheon at 1 p.m. in the rooms at 1263 First Avenue East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHI Omega Mothers’ Club
First Avenue E
Wakata Camp Fire Girls Host Speltdown on Indian Symbols
The Wakata Camp Fire girls led by assistant leader Jean Denton held a meeting at St Pauls Church on Monday focusing on a speltdown about Indian symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakata
Jean Denton
St. Paul's Church
Betty Jean Stephenson Pledges to Kappa Delta Sorority
Betty Jean Stephenson pledges to Kappa Delta in chapter rooms at 1261 First Avenue East. The ceremony announces the pledge of Miss Stephenson, resident at 1809 Park Avenue Southeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jean Stephenson
Kappa Delta
Kappa Delta Sorority
Park Avenue SE
First Avenue E
Advice From Mary Manners on Growing Up and Romance
A teen seeks respect from parents who treat her as a child while balancing romance and friendship. Mary Manners advises patience, seeking help at home, and keeping husband time, noting youth fades and shared fun matters. Maizie contemplates dating an old friend while steady dating continues, seeking balanced guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimi
Dr Mary MacFadyen Obesity Health Defense Advice
A Cedar Rapids Gazette health note warns obesity strains the heart and urges diet changes toward lean meats vegetables and fruits. It advises physician approved exercise and offers a free leaflet with 12 keep fit for defense exercises on request via a stamped SASE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacFadyen
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Old Times Request for Date Meeting
A person asks a steady contact if he would mind meeting on a certain date for old times sake. They believe the arrange ment would not be objected to given the circumstances.
Former Coe Student Heads to England as Volunteer Technician
Thomas L. D. Lynxwiler, class of 1932, sails to England as a civilian technical corps member. The non combatant volunteers will repair British army navy and Royal Air Force equipment and may be recalled to the United States if needed. They will serve three years or the war duration, whichever is shorter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Thomas L. D. Lynxwiler
England
Soldier writes home from Army Camp about morale and normal life
A private named Robert writes his parents from Camp California describing a light hike, improving fitness, and hopeful plans after service. He notes good food, training shifts, and a desire for active work upon discharge, arguing such letters reflect overall morale rather than sensational camp tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Calif
Mom and Pop
Robert
Marion area clubs host meetings and weddings amid fall social season
The Cornelian club hosted a Halloween themed event for teachers and children at Mrs Elmer Neff home with Mrs James Paul and Mrs George Michel on the entertainment committee. Numerous Marion residents attended including Hattie Frager Gladys Jacobmeyer and Helen Crane. Dr A E Crew returned from Alabama and Florida trips with family news. wedding details report Marilyn Mundy and Edward W Trabu wed in Kahoka Missouri with family guests and attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelian Club
Elmer Neff
James Paul
George Michel
Oscar Byman
Hattie Frager
Gladys Jacobmeyer
Helen Crane
Gayle Ahrens
Bertha Harlan
Ethel Harris
Rachel Hatch
Isabel Smay
Olive Uhlenhopp
Catherine Cheadle
Marion Mayor Proclaims Navy Day October 27
John C Mullin mayor of Marion declares October 27 Navy Day and urges citizens to know their Navy as the nation’s first line of defense with new ships launched and the service growing stronger daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C Mullin
Marion
America
Mullin
Marion girls' clubs sell tickets for benefit movie
Ticket sales opened for a Marion Federation of Women’s Clubs charity film event on November 8 featuring Rebeca and Raggedy Ann. Volunteers coordinate city and business district sales, with a PTA membership drive ending Thursday noon and prizes for the most members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Federation of Women’s Clubs
Rebecca
Raggedy Ann
WG. Koppenhaver
C. R Biddick
Kenneth King
del Adkins
Fay Batley
Leonard Storm
L. R. Blinks
PTA
Pattern 4912 Is Now Available In Several Misses Sizes
Pattern 4912 available in misses and women's sizes up to 42 with yardage details. Send fifteen cents for pattern to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York. Also offer 1941-42 Pattern Book for ten cents, includes a hat and bag pattern. Various local notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West 17Th Street
New York
N. Y
Beauty Dahlia applique quilt pattern 2989
Pattern 2989 offers a Dahlia applique with exact pieces diagrams cutting sewing finishing and yardage. Send 10 cents and your name address to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Department 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY for pattern delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Needlecraft Department
Eighth Avenue
New York
Democratic Women Warn of German Victory Threat
In Des Moines Mrs Charles Tillett assistant chairman of the democratic national committee warned that defeat of the British fleet would bring German plunderers to U S shores and threaten South America. She spoke to hundreds of Iowa Democratic leaders with aides from Washington and local organizers directing the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charles Tillett
Democratic National Committee
Desfeat
Tillett
Democratic Party
Iowa
Washington
Raymond Clapper
Colummnist
Lorina Hickok
Democratic Womens Activities
Tilett
South America
South Ameria
May Kelther Fort Dodge
Lawrence Smith
Dyersville
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Clarence Poulas
Suttners
Mrs. Gordon
Blahnik Home
Mrs. Entas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Neisner
Mary Manners
Miss Manners
Cinderella
Maizie
Mary MacFadyen
Coe
Rutar Milletyt
Gazette Special Weiter
Marion News Gazette
A. E. Crew
Albany
Herbert Gee
Florida
New Orleans
Frank Henness
Whittier
C.L. Wiley
Henness
Wiley
Ida G. Hall
O. O P. Club
Richard Wager
Central City
Her Valley
M. Carson
S A Fontaine
Sara Nott
Reginald Adams
Harry Snell
Harry Hall
Anamosa
T. E. Watters
Ameigo Club
J. J Booth
Unit No. 1
The
Red Cross
John Lauser
Beloit, Wis
Elizabeth Smeltzer
Clement Backer
Mr Backer
Burdette Stafford
Sabin G Nassif
C F Clark
Nassif
E.C Hamm
Helen Hamm
St Lukes Training School
William Cunningham
Sixth Street
American Red Cross
C. Hamm
Cecil Foster
Railway Mail Association
St. Paul
Bruce Alan
Edward Kimball
Kimball
Helen Overfelt
Los Angeles
Caht
Bf, Brockman
Brockman
B F Gill
Lakeside School
Alice Bliss
Howard Aupperle
Jack Norris
W J Rupperle
Frances Akerly
Duane
E E. Parsons
Walker and Troy Mills
J W Bowman
Theristmas Club
W G. Koppenhaver
Brazil
Tuckabache Club
Carl Case
Tenth Street
Blanche Hamm
Belle Plaine High School
Methodist Sunday School
Arthur W Henke
Western Auto Associate Store
Charles Clark
Eleventh Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Clark
Beulah Knight
Walter Herbold
Hougham
Mont
L. P. Herbold
Luke's Hospital
Mary Jane Reed
Lisbon
Jack Ratliff
Charles Meroshek
Mercy Hospital
Osceola Lodge
13Th Street
Fred Welter
Joseph Cira
Janet Marie
Owens Cut
Harry Warren Kelley
Cov G Kelley
Great Lakes
Naval Training Station
Aviation
Storm's
Mary Beall
Alburnett High School
Anne Adams
Chance For
Laila Wheeler
Siienner
First Avenue East
America’s New
Mom
Swerl
Arrid
American Institute of Laundering
Arid
Teilet
A. E. Whiting Dairy
Krebs Dutch Girl Diary Dows
Maniti Farm Dairy
Haddy's Cedar. Valley Dairy
Uni
Ats Parc
Claudette Colbert
Ray Milland Sters
Peremeval
Mark Sandrich
W. Meiklejohn
Tetent
Dari
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