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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1941
Page
5
Social calendar notes multiple dinners around Cedar Rapids venues including the Cedar Rapids Country club and Commonwealth tea room. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Stewart and Dr. James Arelan with several listed guests and out of town visitors from Wyoming and Chicago.
In the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Boisen at 2022 Blake boulevard SE this weekend Miss Telma Speiker of Remsen visited. Also spending the weekend with her parents were Miss Dorothy Boisen, a University of Iowa junior.
Mrs. Ben Miller and her son W. E. Miller depart Linden drive SE for their LaJolla California home. They previously resided as Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Durin.
Mr and Mrs John Tschirgi of West Palm Beach Florida departed for home after a week visit with Mrs Matthew Tschirgi at 1514 Second Avenue SE.
Mrs. Charles C. Caldwell will host a luncheon at 1 p.m. Wednesday at 534 Vernon drive SE. Eight guests will share the courtesy.
Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Myers hosted a family party for Mr. and Mrs. Warreambo of Janesville Wisconsin on Monday evening. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gei and Mr. James Me ee of Waterloo and others visiting from Vinton and Shelisburg.
Members of the Cedar Rapids Loyal Order of Moose No. 304 led by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Chapman Mrs. Nobie Smith and Robert Smythe conducted Mooseheart Illinois sponsored events on Sunday Seventy one persons were initiated The Moose Cavaliers a local girls drum corps plus Robert Smythe Jr participated in activities.
Mrs. John Anderle hosted a Monday kitchen shower for Miss Mary Frances Husak bride elect of Herbert L. Morehead Jr at 2741 Iowa avenue SE. Guests included Ruth Neary Mary Nickson Patricia Stephen Jo Non Hendryx and others.
The new business girls club renamed Les Amies at the Y W C A elected officers at Monday’s meeting. Officers include Marcella Young as president Kathleen Terwilliger as vice president secretary and inter club council representative Betty Cumberland as treasurer and Shirley Kreutner as program chairman.
Private Merle Eppers returned to Camp Claiborne Louisiana Monday evening after a 15 day furlough at his parents home 295 Eighteenth avenue SW. He was guest of honor at a family dinner Sunday and was joined by guests from out of town including Mr and Mrs A M and their son Russell and Miss Margaret Kemp of Fort Madison.
Miss Eileen Koehler of 1316 A venue NE moves to Wichita Kansas to establish her new home with plans to reside there beginning Tuesday.
Pattern 4915 described as a long sleeve dress requiring 4 yards of 39 inch fabric or 2 1/2 yards of 54 inch fabric. The ad notes sending 15 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern department in New York for pattern 4915 and 10 cents extra for each pattern book. Includes a free hat and bag pattern in new-season styles.
Freda Grimm daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Morningstar married Kenneth Stewart son of William Stewart in a 2 pm ceremony at the Second Christian church. Rev I E Linkletter officiated as palms adorned altar. The couple will reside at 217 Sixth street NE.
The Modern club will meet for a luncheon at Ace of En Bee on A. Winter in 1901. Mrs. John W. Beck will serve as assistant hostess and Mrs. M. S. Hallman will oversee the program at Blake Boulevard SE.
M. M. club members and their husbands were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Stucker at 2425 First Avenue East Saturday evening for a Halloween party. Mrs. John Burge and Wilbur Robinson won high prizes at five hundred.
Mr and Mrs A G Brown of the Brown apartments returned home Monday from Yates City where they visited sister in law Mr and Mrs C M Brown were also mentioned in the household note.
Mrs Danberg announced plans for the marriage of Miss Danberg of Newark New Jersey to Robert Hammond son of Mr and Mrs C P Hammond of Newark New Jersey The ceremony is set for November 22 at a tea given Sunday Attendees included Elin Carstens Lavonia Butler Lavina Hasely Miss Danberg a Roosevelt High School 1937 graduate and Pi M Jonellie helper The groom is a field auditor for the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States.
Pvt Harold McGowan of the general headquarters air corps department at McChord Field Tacoma Wash was guest of honor at a Hallower party Saturday in the home of Mr and Mrs Edwin Snenicka Route 3 Guests joined in card playing and community singing including Misses Kielen Coleman Alma Varvicek Martina Gelski Julie Bena Mary Drahos Marjorie McGowan Barbara Suchomel Ernest Soukup Charles John Eidie Jandl Merril Flitch Stanley oe yo Strong Mr and Mrs Bob Wisksal and Mrs Marvin Nemecek or Mr and Mrs George Stejskal
The League of Women Voters met at the Commonwealth tea room for a luncheon. The program traced jury origins to present times with Mrs. Claassen and Thomas E. Dewey's blue ribbon system discussed. Ruth Commission's jury investigations were also noted.
Mr and Mrs Frank Hac of 1603 Hamilton St SW celebrated their forty ninth wedding anniversary with a dinner at Ox Yoke Inn Amana colonies. Afternoon and evening events included cards at the home of Mr and Mrs R J Kucera 821 Eighteenth St SE with guests L W Stritesky R L Stritesky John H Threlkeld Ruth Anne Stritesky Robert Kucera and Robert Koutsky.
Don DeFore of Hollywood, just finished The Male Animal for Warner Brothers, is visiting this week at his parents’ home, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. DeFore, 830 Seventh Avenue SE.
Betty Bachman was elected president of the Junior Volunteer circle of the Kings Daughters at a Monday meeting hosted by Ann Hill 1945 B avenue NE. Doris Jackson is vice president with Miss Hill as secretary and Charlotte Trewin as treasurer.
Okacita Camp Fire members hosted a Halloween gathering on Monday afternoon at the local school. The event featured Samen Menid Laakead as guardian of the group.
Tyler P T A study group will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the school to discuss ongoing activities and plans.
Dean Geiger acting president of Coe College spoke on Problems of Normal Growth and Development. He said all life is growth and normal refers to traits, noting behavior is shaped by baby structure and growth drives expression. New members welcomed. annual night set for Nov 10 with magician Charles C. Vance at the Coe canal.
Pvt. Paul Blessing departed Monday evening for Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a 15 day leave. He was guest of honor Saturday at a party hosted by his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Lester Trachta and others. A Sunday dinner was held at his parents home with extended family and friends in attendance including relatives from Lisbon Waterloo Marion and notable Blessing family members.
The Little Brown church at Nashua hosted the October 19 marriage of Miss Eileen Shipton and Dele E. Hall. Rev F L Hanscom officiated the double ring ceremony with Mr and Mrs George Story of Cedar Rapids as attendants.
Pvt First Class Edgar Curtright departed Monday for Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a five day furlough spent in Cedar Rapids. He was guest of honor at a Halloween buffet supper and farewell party hosted by his mother Mrs Iry Robinson and attended by guests Mrs Anderson and Arty Anderson and Mr Robinson at 4 Eighth Avenue Southwest.
Members of both Hard of Hearing societies will sponsor a party on Thursday at 7 30 in the H O H rooms at 126 Third Avenue SW. Attendees are asked to wear costumes.
The community nutrition service at 401 City Hall runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. A month old, the childrens clinic aids in planning corrective diets and is open to all ages. It is sponsored by volunteers from the Junior League of Cedar Rapids who assist at the center.
Miss Betyan Waychoff daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ange and Frank T Finn wed Saturday at St Patrick s church Watkins Rev N A Keffler officiating The couple greeted guests at a Siepman ballroom Norways afterwards The newlyweds reside at 1865 Blake Boulevard Cedar Rapids Finn works as a draftsman for Collins Radio company The wedding party wore formal attire and floral decorations marked by chrysanthemums and dahlias.
Dr and Mrs C F Huber of 1732 Bever avenue SE celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with 22 guests including Mary Jane Huber from Iowa City Stanley Josifek of Elberon and Peggy Kopecky of San Diego A white cake with silver beads flanked by tapers and candelabra preceded by a gift of silver candelabra at the Elks club two days earlier A white rose bouquet and pompons adorned the dinner table
Mrs. Charlies Mahaffy of 1849 C Avenue NE hosted a luncheon at Wentesteac ee Wurster's tea room. Guests adjourned to her home to play bridge.
American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Chamber of Commerce back Safety Week. Committee members will meet at the Chamber at 4 30 p m Wednesday to organize efforts to cut Linn County accidents by boosting safety awareness. Mayors of Linn County towns invited to send representatives.
Dermatologists affirm that soap and water remain best for facial cleansing. Wash daily with warm water and mild soap, using a soft cloth, three minutes, rinse with cool water, and pat dry. Adjust frequency by skin oiliness and texture, avoid harsh scrubbing, and moisturize as needed.
Cedar Rapids born researcher Maurice Stansby, head of the U S fish and wildlife service Laboratory in Ketchikan Alaska, leads work to make the United States self sufficient in cod liver oil after Norway cuts exports due to war. He notes vitamin D is producible while vitamin A remains challenging, with raw materials near major population centers offering an advantage over Norway.
Cub Pack 24 will meet at Garfield School on Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Parents and friends are invited. An apron dance and card party will be sponsored Wednesday at 2 p m in the C I B J hall by auxiliaries of Townsend clubs Nos 1 and 3. Link Belt Speeder auxiliary will meet for a card party Wednesday at 1 p m in the home of Mrs Earl H Miller 927 C Avenue NW.
Mrs Verdi Lenzen of 2329 Hillcrest Drive SE will host a desert luncheon for members of St Elizabeth's Guild of St John's Episcopal Church at 1 p.m. Wednesday.
The Rev. D. A. Loferski of 1835 Park SE, rector of St. John's Church, is spending several days this week with his orbiting community leader for outreach and priestly duties.
Glenn Melvin McMurrin of 544 H Street SW filed a bankruptcy petition in federal district court. He lists debts of 584.21 dollars with assets of 550 dollars, all assets claimed as exempt.
The Ladies auxiliary to the Federal Labor union No 18619 Penick and Ford hosts a card party in the Glow room of the Gas company on Wednesday at 7 20 p m Attendees should bring their own refreshments and cards.
Donald J. Condon and Ralpd F. Dreshér of Cedar Rapids were admitted to practice in a northern district of the U S district court in a decree filed by Judge George C. Scott on Tuesday. The Cedar Rapids Navy Iowa Dog Watch convention of former navy men will be discussed. The state meeting is scheduled for Nov 2.
Charles E. Berry, age 1, of 307 First Avenue SW, enlisted Monday at the local recruiting station. He is ordered to report to the Baltimore ordinance department for vacancies in the army air corps. The recruiting office is on the second floor of the post office building.
Rev. H Trimble of Centerville will speak Tuesday night at the Second Christian church Third avenue and Sixth street SE in a special service for the women of the congregation. The title of the talk is Women’s Opportunity.
Services began Monday night with delegations from the First Christian church of Cedar Rapids and churches in Marion and Center Point.
Tuesday night the Sunshine Mission hosts Converts Night with service led by William Dykhuizen one of the Mission converts. Miss Enid Miner Miss Virginia Miner and Miss Mary Tremain provide special music during the services. David J. Berger of Coe College spoke at Monday's service.
Seven men were inducted into the Cedar Rapids Y's Men’s Club at a dinner meeting Monday night at the YMCA. New members are Paul Parks Harry Morgan Art Snider Pat McNally L. W. Woolfolk Joe Scannell and Robert O'Meara. Willard Heath presided over the ceremony.
Sgt John F Krejci departs Sunday for Camp Claiborne Louisiana after a 15 day furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Charles Krejci 1524 Fifteenth Ave SE. He is joined by Mr and Mrs Robert Erlacher of Camp Claiborne. Pvt Jerry Svaton also returns to Camp Claiborne Saturday after a 15 day furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Anton Svaton 875 Shaver Road NE.
London dispatch quoted Vichy radio saying Japanese navy units at Fuchei departed for an unrevealed destination in a Tuesday report.
A Tokyo spokesperson refutes foreign reports of clashes with red mems, saying the government has no verified information confirming such incidents. No further details were provided.
Edward L. Ryerson, a national committee member and Chicago steel magnate, resigned from the America First committee citing the emergency that could bring war at any moment. In a letter to Gen. Robert E. Wood he urged national unity whether at peace or war. It was noted several others also planned to resign.
Cedar Rapids totals for 1941 reveal reduced county levies by 0.842 mill and increased school and city millages by 0.389 and 0.708 respectively. City real and personal property values rose by about half a million, with district and statewide patterns echoing higher levies across counties.
A forecast suggests within six to seven years travelers could drive from the United States toward South America on well built highways. The plan envisions an extensive road network linking multiple nations to enable practical cross continental drives.
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