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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1941

Page

2

Patricia Graves Is Honored at Luncheon by Miss Dows

A luncheon hosted by Miss Henrietta Dows honors Patricia Graves on the eve of her wedding to William Leslie MacVane of Baltimore. Attendees include Mrs. Thomas Riddick, Miss Betty McCall, Miss Caroline White, and other guests from Indianapolis, Evanston, Providence, and Chicago area.

Patricia Graves Miss Dows William Leslie MacVane Baltimnore Henrietta Dows Twenty -Seventh Street Drive Miss Graves Mae F Thomas Riddick Indianapolis Betty McCall Baltimore Caroline White Evanston Dimity Davis Providence Jeanne Barbara Marshall Jean Joan Newburger Phyllis Sheehy Marco Ann Foster Patricia Salter Sudane Murdock Kathryn E. Yaw Walton P. Keller Glenn W. Higbee, Jr

Holiday Visitors Bid Farewell to Hosts

City hosts bid farewell as guests depart after weekend visits. Anonymized listings note Ann Witwer and Bertha Johnson of Ojai Valley Calif plan to return home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Witwer at Hilltop Farm. Other guests include Wendell Delzell of Evanston Ill and family, the Olmsteds of St. Louis, C. E. Anderson Jr. of Minneapolis, and Detroit visitors.

Ann Witwer Bertha Johnson Ojai Valley Calif Ann Mrs. Weaver Witwer Hilltop Farm Iater Gunna Benei Wendell M. Delzell Evanston, Ill W. H. Olmsted St. Louis Jane Ann Olmsteds C. E. Anderson, Jr Minneapolis Douglas P. Boynton Kneliwood Drive J. H. Ramsey Second Avenue SE L. E. Burmeister Mr. Burmeister Billy Tuay Ae Wee Dale’ Hilier Detroit Hillier E. Hillier Meadowbrook Drive Floyd Knapp A Avenue NE Stanley Knapp Riverside Mary Glen David Illinois

Family Dia Porter Hosts Noted Guests

A luncheon at 1440 Fourth Avenue honored Mrs. George B. Lindsey of Newcastle Pennsylvania visiting her sisters the Misses Jessie and Hahn of 810 Second Avenue SW. About 30 guests attended including Mrs. Were Hahn and Eric Hahn of Minneapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Craig of Center Point with their children David Margaret Robert and Joan.

Ens Jack Fourth Avenue George B. Lindsey Newcastle Jessie and Hahn Second Avenue Eric Hahn Minneapolis Edward Craig Center Point David Margaret Robert Joan

First Birthday of Sherry Lea Sheneberger Celebrated

The first birthday of Sherry Lea Sheneberger was marked Saturday with a small family party hosted by Mrs. E. A. Sheneberger at 1626 Center Street NE. Guests included Mrs. Harriette Ospeengee, Pgnd Lodestein, Patty, and Jeay Sheneberger. The celebrant was later honored at a Sunday evening gathering by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Lodestein at 1521 Center Street NE, with eleven attendees.

Sherry Lea Sheneberger E. A. Sheneberger Center Street Harriette Ospeengee

Brown couple leaves Cedar Rapids after weekend visit

Mr and Mrs W E Brown formerly of Cedar Rapids now of Chicago spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Elwood Royster at 214 Fourth street NW and left Tuesday morning.

W. E. Brown Chicago Cedar Rapids Elwood Royster Fourth Street NW

Local visitors return from Petal with guests for GM parade

Leo J. Smith Jr John Mills and Clayton Schnoe Belén returned Mondays from Petal where they had guests for the js of Jerpe manager of General Motors Parade of Progress.

Leo J. Smith, Jr John Oe Jack Mills Clayton Schnoebelen Petal S of Jerpe General Motors Parade of Progress

Clarke College Club Plans Thursday Benefit Party

Members of the Cedar Rapids Clarke college club will sponsor a benefit party Thursday at 8 p.m. in the K. P. club rooms.

Cedar Rapids Clarke College Club K. P

John Mokrejs To Speak To Musicians At Coe College

John Mokrejs from New York City will speak informally to musicians at Coe College in Marshall on Wednesday at 9 am. He will present his study and teaching of music through simple and natural harmonic analysis. All interested are invited to attend.

John Mokrejs New York City Marshall Ned Coe College Mokrejs

Miss Garnet Welsch Returns From Vacation Trip

Miss Garnet Welsch of Council Bluffs has ended a three weeks vacation at her mother Mrs Mary F Welsch and brother Prof J Dale Welsch home at 2111 E avenue NE. She returned Sunday to Council Bluffs with Thomas.

Garnet Welsch Council Bluffs Mary F. Welsch Prof J. Dale Welsch E Avenue Thomas

Smiths Return From Trip With Fort Atkinson Guest

Mr and Mrs Monte Smith of Sixth street SE returned Monday evening after a three day trip to Fort Atkinson and Spillville. With them was Mrs Martin of Fort Atkinson who will be their house guest this week.

Monte Smith Sixth Street Fort Atkinson Spillville Martin

Mrs. Nellarene Returns Home After Three Months

Mrs Nellarene of 614 Third Street NW returns home after spending three months in western Kentucky with her son and daughter in law following the birth.

Jolly Neighbors Club Meet Planned for Sept 11

Members of the Jolly Neighbors club will meet next on September 11 at Pe with Mrs. George Young on Thirty-first Street.

Jolly Neighbors Club George Young Thirty-first Street

Mrs Ha Hamer Hosts Dessert Luncheon Thursday

Mrs Ha Hamer of 228 Twenty Fourth Drive SE will host a dessert luncheon at the King's Desser LH.N. circle on Thursday at 1 30 p.m. The event invites neighbors and friends to gather for fellowship and light refreshments.

Ha Hamer Twentyfourths Drive King's Dessers Lh.n

Pattern for 14 inch reg doll and clothes

Pattern 2938 provides directions and materials for making a 14 inch registered doll and her outfits. The pattern costs 10 cents in coin and is to be sent to The Cedar Rapids Gazette with name and address.

Cedar Rapids

Vedder and Rocca to Wed in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Mr and Mrs S R Vedder of 428 A Avenue NW announce the engagement of their daughter to Joseph Rocca son of Mrs Augustina Rocca of 1516 Mount Vernon Avenue SE The couple plans a Cedar Rapids wedding as part of their social news.

S. R. Vedder J. Rocca Augustina Rocca Mount Vernon Avenue Cedar Rapids The Western Weighing and Inspection Bureau

Summer Vacations End As Residents Return To City

Welcome Home signs line the city as residents return from trips. Mr. and Mrs. C. Max Widmer arrive after a wedding trip to Canada New York City and Washington D C. They reside at the Reid apartments. Several families report ten day to two week vacations to Wisconsin Dells Estes Park Denver Ocean City Md and the Smoky Mountains.

Max Widmer Canada New York City Washington, D. C Reidpartments B. L. Knight Grande Avenue Mende Jean and Ruth Seaboard Ocean City Washi D. C Smoky Mountains Herbert L. Morehead Sixteenth Street Patricia Nelle Wisconsin Dells Devil's Lake P. Morehead Charles A. Farr Rapids West Colorado Estes Park Denver George M. Beals Avenue NE Margaret George Marcia Kopecky

Guests Leave After Visiting the Belnaps

Mr and Mrs E J oe er of Granite City hosted guests including N Hap ts of M and Ba Rn rs and N Belknap at 1757 Cave pve 4 after a visit to the Belknaps The fragmentary OCR notes a social call with listed surnames and a street address.

E. J. Oeer Granite City N. Belknap

Hill couple return from Cleveland visit

Mr and Mrs H M Hill of 1706 Sixth Avenue SE returned Monday after a weekend in Cleveland with their daughter Mrs T Cyril Neon and Mr.

H. M. Hill Sixth Avenue Cleveland T. Cyril Neon

Miss Wenke and Richard O Brien Married in St Patrick s Church

Miss Mary Evelyn Wenke daughter of Mr and Mrs E A Wenke 407 F Avenue NW wed Richard R O'Brien son of Mr and Mrs at 217 Seventeenth Street NE in St Patrick's Church The ceremony featured white satin and net bride gown with bouquet of white roses and gladioli An arm bouquet centered with an orchid Miss Louise Buck was maid of honor with others including Miss Jean Anderle Miss Gayle Armstrong and Miss Marie Barrett Bridesmaids wore yellow silk and scarlet veils The best man was Frederick Kelly ushers included Robert Vogel Clark Jennings and Walter Ernst Music by Mrs Kell and Rose Marie Williams Two dozen guests attended a breakfast at the Venice home The couple will reside at 1241 Fifth Avenue SE and plan a short wedding trip

Mary Evelyn Wenke E. A. Wenke F Avenue Richard R. O’brien Seventeenth Street T. Patrick’s Church D. J. Lenihan Eal Nateda Nantes Regan Eo Werner Louise Buck Scarler Jean Anderle Cedar Rapids Gayle Armstrong Marie Barrett Minneapolis Frederick Kelly Robert Vogel Clark Jennings Walter Ernst Mrs. Kell Rose Venice Tesses Frank Oe Anderle Rapids Ronald Anderson Fifth Avenue SE Bessie Ouren Mirre2nolis Mabeeng Muscatine F. O’brien Helen O'Brien Marengo Clarence O F. A. Lepsius Williamsburg Senn Wenke Oclwein

Mrs Emme Lyons Returns Home From Visit

Mrs Emme Lyons of St Paul Minnesota left after visiting Mrs Arthur Butterfield at 1311 A A avenue NW.

Emme Lyons St. Paul, Minn Arthur Butterfield

L M E Club To Meet At Home Address

The L M E Club will meet at 1810 Seventeenth Street SW with Mrs Alvin Nelson in charge of the program.

Seventeenth Street Alvin Nelson

Miss Meyn Resumes Role at Local High School

Miss Margaret L Meyn returns from vacation in S Lesseau te and will resume duties as head of the high school speech department at 121 Sixth Street NW. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs FE G Meyn.

Margaret L. 7 FE. G. Meyn Sixth Street Lessaute

West Highlands Kings Daughters Circle Plans Dessert Luncheon

Members of the West Highlands circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. Stanley, number 256 Eight.

West Highlands Circle of the King’s Daughters Stanley No

Evening honors guest Ray Davis of Vinton

Mr and Mrs Harry A com hosted a gathering at 1616 C avenue NE to honor Ray Davis of Vinton who left Monday to move to Los Angeles. Mrs Cady accompanied them and will wed Friday. Also present were Mrs Max Schiotfelt of Vinton and her daughters Dondalien Bever Jerene Ann Cady, Mr and Mrs aress and Junior Un-

Harry A. Com C Avenue NE Ray Davis Vinton Ray Los Angeles Cady Theis Davis Deven Max Schiotfelt Dondalien Bever Jerene Ann Cady Aress Junior

Miss Cunningham and Ernest Buch Wed

The wedding of Miss Cunningham to Ernest Dee Buch was held on August 30 in Kahoka Missouri with Justice of the Peace Moore officiating. The couple was attended by Ray Gerner of Cedar Rapids and Glendora Dolph of Iowa. the bride is connected to Bernadine's Beauty and the groom to the Collins Company.

W. D. Cunningae Jean J Ernest Dee Henry Buch Glenwood Kahoka Eee Moore Glendora Dolph Iowa Ray Gerner Cedar Ra

MES TATSCH CONCLUDES VISIT IN CEDAR RAPIDS

Mrs J H Tatach of Brookline Massachusetts has concluded a week long visit with Mrs E K Beane and Miss Florence Beenk at 1912 Mount Vernon Avenue SE Cedar Rapids. She formerly served as a librarian in Boston and stays in similar work there.

J. H. Tatach Brookline Mass E. K. Beane Florence Beenk Mount Vernon Avenue Tatsch Harriett Hi The Boston Cedar Rapids

Potts Weatherwax Wedding in Unionville Me

The marriage of Miss Margarett Potts and Archie Weatherwax was solemnized August 28 in Unionville Me at the Methodist church with Rev Clogwell performing the ceremony. Attendants were Mr Orlo Freeman of Olin and the couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Margarett Potts Division Street Archie Weatherwax B Avenue NE Unionville

Jane Boyd Circle Luncheon at Mrs Burke Home

Jane Boyd Circle holds a closed luncheon at Mrs Lydia Burke 1811 Fifth Avenue SE with Mrs R W Maxson assisting. no guests invited.

Boyd Lydia Burke Fifth Avenue SE R. W. Maxson

Late Summer Colds Are No Joke Says Dr Macfadyen

Dr Mary Macfadyen warns that summer colds are serious and easily spread as students return to school. She advises avoiding contact with sick people and sneezes, staying in bed with fever, and drinking fluids to support recovery.

Parked car collision injures bystander in Cedar Rapids

During the Labor Day weekend Cedar Rapids reported one injury when a parked car was struck near 3507 First Avenue FE. Nora Busenbark, 51, standing by a parked vehicle, suffered a dislocated left shell and was treated at St. Luke's hospital after the Bates car slid into the machine. Bates, 17, said his hand slipped. a passenger in his car received a bruised right arm.

Cedar Rapids Nora Busenbark First Avenue FE Ler St. Luke’s Hospital First SE Marc W. Bates Linden Drive SE Busenbark Bates Avenue SE

Hemmers' Daughter Plans Fremont Visit Leaving Tuesday

Miss Dorothy Hemmer of Fremont Nebraska will depart Tuesday evening after a short visit with her parents Mr and Mrs William J Hemmer of 808 Second Street SW Fremont. Miss Hemmer studies beauty culture in Fremont.

Dorothy Hemmer Fremont Neb Tuesda William J. Hemmer Second Street Miss Hemmer

Service circle meeting at Highland drive

A service circle of the King's ters will meet Thursday at 242 Highland Drive. Members are to bring picnic requirements.

The King's Ters I Pee & Se Highland Drive

Wiedemann Departs Berlin for China Post

Captain Fritz Wiedemann former German consul general in San Francisco leaves Berlin by air for a new post as a general in Tientsin China.

Berlin INS Fritz Wiedemann San Francisco Airree Tientsin China

We, The Women by Ruth Millett on parenting married choices

Ruth Millett argues that young couples marry despite parental doubt and face in laws. Parents should support their offspring and smooth relations rather than boast about past cautions. If trouble arises they should share their own early marriage experiences to help, not hinder, the newlyweds.

Daugter

Caring for Cold People and Pneumonia Risks

Advice warns to avoid crowds when sick and to wash hands after handling a soggy handkerchief. It highlights spread of pneumonia germs, use cleansing tissues, and skin care with cold cream, plus regular checkups to maintain health and resistance.

Australia Faces Doctor Shortage in Civilian and Army Sectors

Australia confronts a shortage of doctors across civilian healthcare and the army, potentially affecting medical staffing, readiness, and patient care. Efforts to train and recruit may focus on increasing medical student admissions and overseas recruitment to bolster workforce numbers.

Australia

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Waltesicks Lindsey MR. and Mrs. Royster Shaeffers Waterloo Clarke Benefit Coe College Miss Welsce Drummy Lh.n. Circle MR. Sovereign Home Montrose Kama Ada Vedder Belknaps Hills John la Guy Ivin Neosho, Mo Miss Wenke Mr. O'Brien Mrs. Lyons L. M. E. Club Leonard T. Arduser C. Chambers Ete Miss Meyn Wyoming West Highlands Circle Miss Cunningham Ernest Buch Potts-Weatherwax Jane Boyd Tve Mary Macfadyen Dr. MacPedyen Hemmers Wiedemann Chinese Post Ruth Millett Gazette Special Darjeeling Garm Victor Bluebird Hiltbrunner Music Company First Street DIAL
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