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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1939

Page

2

Slocum Snider Nuptials Held At Home Ceremony

Mr and Mrs E Clyde Slocum announce the marriage of their daughter Betty Jane to William E Snider son of Mrs Hulda Snider the ceremony was at 8 o clock Monday at the Slocum home performed by Rev W Greer McCrory Attendants were Mr and Mrs Don K Chapman after a brief trip the couple will reside at 1006 Tenth Street SE Snider is a member of the Herbie Westrom dance band.

E. Clyde Slocum Third Street Betty Jane William E. Snider Hulda Snider Avenue NW Slocum W. Greer McCrory Don K. Chapman McCrory Dale K. Slocum Merle W. Wood Irvin Buresh Betty Snider Dorothy Snider Roy Buck Joanne Loni Slocum Kay Byron Slocum Dale Paul Slocum Mr. Snider Herbie Westrom Tenth Street

Hobby Shop Opens for Girl Reserves at YWCA

The YWCA announces a hobby shop for all Girl Reserves in the city. The first meeting is Saturday at 9 30 a m at the association building. Miss Flavis Richards, Cornell art student, will conduct a six week course on crafts for Christmas gifts including greeting cards block printing stationery clay leather items and jewelry. The class is free beyond material costs.

Y.W.C.A Association Flavis Richards Cornell Wapsie-Y

Mrs Sonka Honored At Surprise Birthday Picnic

Mrs. John Sonka was celebrated Sunday by her children and grandchildren at a surprise picnic dinner near Cedar Rapids for her sixty third birthday. The gathering featured a yellow and green birthday cake as the centerpiece. Attendees included John Sonka, the Klouda family, Vernon and Donald Sonka, the Wislsel family, Codfrey Sonka, Leo Sonka and Leo Jr, the Rohlena family, Lucille Sonka, Jerome Sonka, Marcella Pickart, and Edmund Michael.

John Sonka Cedar Rapids Matthew Klouda Mary Frances Vernon Donald Frank Wislsel Lester Eugene Codfrey Sonka Shirley Ruth Mae Leo Son

Yorkita Camp Fire Plans Weekend Camp Huaga Visit

The Yokita Camp Fire group met after school at St Pauls church to plan a weekend at Camp Huaga. Guardian Mrs O E Long and assistants Irene Christie and Arline Jayne will accompany the group. New officers are Phyllis Potter president and Joanne Greene vice president.

Yokita St. Paul’s Church Camp Huaga O. E. Long Irene Christie Arline Jayne Phyllis Potter Joanne Greene

Needlework Guild Adds New Members and Garments

President Mary Helen Armstrong serves as president with secretary Martha Jennison treasurer Charlene Smothers and scribe Betty Lou Lynn a new member Lois Jeanne Long serves as junior assistant guardian. Members sew for the Needlework Guild each girl makes two infant clothing articles.

Mary Helen Armstrong Martha Jennison Charlene Smothers Betty Lou Lynn Lois Jeanne Long

Wildman family heads to Philadelphia to start new home

Dick Wildman a student at Iowa State College spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Gladys Wildman They plan to move to Philadelphia this week where they will make their home with Billy.

Dick Wildman Iowa State College Gladys Wildman

Homemakers Class Honored by Delzells at Anniversary Party

Fifty eight members of the Happy Homemakers class of Westminster Presbyterian church Sunday school were entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. Delzell, 1700 Grande avenue SE. Delzell has taught the class since its organization seven years ago, and Tuesday’s event marked the fifth anniversary of a house warming party for the Delzells.

Happy Homemakers Westminster Presbyterian Church Sunday School Earl B. Delzell Grande Avenue SE Delzell Delzells Howard Martin

Refreshment Service Acknowledged in Local Event

Acknowledgment given to Mesdames Walter Denny Edward Eaton Mack Bicket and Pearl Conard for assisting in the serving of refreshments at the community gathering. Their contribution supported the event’s hospitality and attendee comfort.

Walter Denny Edward Eaton Mack Bicket Pearl Conard

Camp Fire Group Elects Officers at Polk School Meeting

Fourteen members met at guardian Mrs. A. I. Mason's home for a business session. Officers elected were President Jerry McKeely, Vice-President Helen Nicholls, Secretary-Treasurer Janice Clark, and Scribe Ruth Shean. Plans include a hob o party at Polk School at 7 30 Monday and selling Christmas cards.

Nina Chinka A. I. Mason Jerry McKeely Helen Nicholls Janice Clark Ruth Shean Polk School

Margaret Bottome circle meets for lunch at Seventh Avenue home

Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters gathered for a Wednesday noon meal at Mrs. A. E. Tappen's residence, 1817 Seventh Avenue SE. Mrs. J. W. Carberry led devotions while Mrs. Walter Kahler and Mrs. Leonard Koch presented convention reports.

Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters A. E. Tappen Seventh Avenue SE J. W. Carberry Walter Kahler Leonard Koch

Service Club Plans Masked Halloween Meeting Tonight

The Service club of the Community House will meet at 7 30 tonight for a business session followed by a Halloween party. Members are asked to attend in masks.

Service Club

Jewish Young People’s League to Lead Friday Service

The Jewish Young People’s League will conduct services Friday at 8 p.m. in Beth Jacob synagogue, inviting members and community to attend a youth led worship event.

Jewish Young People’s League Beth Jacob

Areme Circle Adds Three Hostesses for Friday Meeting

Additional hostesses for Areme circle Friday afternoon at Mrs. E. H. Farrow home include Mesdames E. M. Horak Edwin Hruska and Clarence Beatty confirming a social gathering with these local figures participating.

Areme Circle E. H. Farrow E. M. Horak Edwin Hruska Clarence Beatty

Honor Elenora Erger at Wednesday miscellaneous shower

Mrs. Lee Swanson and Miss Frances Erger hosted a shower at the Swanson home honoring sister Elenora Erger who will wed C. Vernon Samuels on Monday. Cards and Chinese checkers provided entertainment with several prize winners listed among guests from Davenport and Newhall.

Lee Swanson Frances Erger Swanson Tenth Street NW Elenora Erger C. Vernon Samuels Laura Bostrom Lena Dinger Anne Hockaday Louis Kulish Mary Kulish Thelma Bo

Springfield couple attends Carleton Goodwin funeral

Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lee of Springfield Missouri spent the weekend here to attend the funeral of Carleton Goodwin. The gathering reflected local ties and the community paying respects to the deceased.

Sam Lee Springfield, Mo Carleton Goodwin

Community House Sets Friday Work Meeting

A work meeting for Community House is scheduled for Friday at 1 30 p m. Residents and staff will discuss upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities.

Hi Yette skating party by city clubs

An all city Hi Yette clubs roller skating party is planned for Saturday from 10 30 to 12 p m at the Shrine temple.

Shrine Temple

Sulitanni Camp Fire Meeting After School

The Sulitanni Camp Fire group met Tuesday after school at DeLoris Harley's home for a council fire with all members present.

Sulitanni DeLoris Harley

Beads Awarded At Montrose Club Meeting

Patty Fortune and Helen Smith received beads during a club gathering. Members planned to meet next at the Montrose hotel with Mrs. Homer C. Maxwell for a picnic supper.

Patty Fortune Helen Smith Montrose Hotel Homer C. Maxwell

Hayrack Party Hosts Halloween Gathering

Miss Opal Franks and Miss Anna Mae Chalders hosted a hayrack ride Wednesday evening followed by a Halloween party at Franks home on Ellis boulevard NW. Prizes went to Marvin Stoner and Varena Elmore. guests included Josephine Smith, Carolyn Hodgdon, Virginia Adams, Kathleen Adams, Lucille Arnold, Maxine Humphreys, Elaine Elmore, Joyce Kohl, Verona Harrington, Oral Maring, Orville Elmore, Rudy Gruebush, Earl Douglas, Dean Stoner, Henry Kohl and Keith Harrington.

Opal Franks Anna Mae Chalders Miss Franks Ellis Boulevard Marvin Stoner Varena Elmore Josephine Smith Carolyn Hodgdon Virginia Kathleen Adams Lucille Arnold Maxine Humphreys Maxine Sleight Elaine Elmore Joyce Kohl Verona Harrington Oral Maring Orville Elmore Rudy Gruebush Earl Douglas Dean Stoner Henry Kohl Keith Harrington

Mrs Busler Returns From Three Week Flint Visit

Mrs. M. J. Busler of 349 Nineteenth Street SE returns home after a three week stay in Flint Michigan with daughter Mrs H A Schimberg and her husband Mr Schimberg. Their son Michael John born October 7 is the first boy in three generations in the Busler family.

M. J. Busler Nineteenth Street Flint, Mich H. A. Schimberg Schimberg Michael John Busler

Pivoteers Entertained by Zemlicka and Berdecny at Home

Miss Martha Zemlicka and Miss Viasta Berdecny hosted the Z C B I drill team Pivoteers on a Wednesday evening at 831 Fifteenth Street SE. Moving pictures from Mrs. Frank Melsha and Miss Lillian Samek showcased their summer trip to California and Canada. Prizes in games went to Miss Bea Fieseler Miss Erma Hradecky and Mrs. Jerry Drahovzal with many others in attendance.

Martha Zemlicka Viasta Berdecny Zemlicka Fifteenth Street Frank Melsha Lillian Samek California Canada Bea Fieseler Erma Hradecky Jerry Drahovzal Marian Kralik

Veterans of Foreign Wars No. 788 Attend Clinton Meeting

Members and their spouses from VFW post No. 788 and its auxiliary joined a second district meeting in Clinton on Sunday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Shaner, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Vohaska, Mr. and Mrs. John Shuell, and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Erick-

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No Auxiliary Clinton W. F. Shaner Emil Vohaska John Shuell Emil Erick

Local Social Roundup Names Attendees at Event

The notice lists guests including Mr. and Mrs. Florian Francik, Mr. and Mrs. William White, Miss Zelina Wiese, Miss Bernadeen White and Frank Vlasek among others at the gathering.

Florian Francik William White Zelina Wiese Bernadeen White Frank Vlasek

Sorority Guests Attend Meeting at Y W C A

Delta Theta Chi members visited Pi Omicron at the Y W C A for an evening program. Local attorney B L Wick spoke about his trip to Europe. Afterward both sororities conducted business meetings. Pi Omicron announced Alta Duncan as trustee of the central west district spanning ten states.

Delta Theta Chi Sorority Pi Omicron B. L. Wick Europe Alta Duncan Central West District

Nettopew Camp Fire Meeting at Van Buren School

Members of the Nettopew Camp Fire group gathered in the Van Buren school club rooms for a brief business session followed by handicraft instruction led by guardian Mrs. P. H. Brown.

van Buren Guardian P. H. Brown

Marmola Tablets Ad Promises Slimming Aid

An old advertisement urges fat persons to slim down by taking Marmola Tablets daily with sensible eating. It notes Marmola has sold for over thirty years with more than twenty million boxes distributed and cautions the product is not a cure-all and requires medical consultation. The formula is included in each package.

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Betty Jane Slocum William Snider Mrs. Sonka Yorkita Camp Liebke & Taylor Lynys Taylor Second Avenue, SE Flapper By Sylvia Mrs. Smith Philadelphia A Lynt LTK Oxfords Bert V. Teeters Mne Tya Nina Chinka Camp Fire Areme Honor Elenora Erger Sam Lees Sulitanni Camp Hayrack Party Mrs. Busler Richards Richards Pharmacy Vv. F. W. Meeting Ted “Hatter DIAL Roper Cedar Rapids Gas Company Marion Adverti
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