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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1942
Page
4
Marion league action saw Fry's Dairy defeat Catholic Workmen 3-0 to advance to the semi finals against Quaker Oats who won by forfeit. The game ended after five innings due to the nightcap weather. Finals tentatively set for Thursday.
Social notes from Cedar Rapids detail Miss Ann Elizabeth Riordan hosting a luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in honor of Miss Pam Shackell and Miss Sally Stamats. Guests include Misses Marion Toms, Marian Taylor, Nancy-Janet Crabbe, Sally Zuercher, with post luncheon card play.
Mr and Mrs H F Olerich of Rolfe stay with their son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs H Eldon Olerich at 2009 Glenway Drive SE in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Harrison Barnes of Chicago arrives Wednesday afternoon to visit in the home of Mr and Mrs W B Ives at 327 Crescent Street SE.
Mr and Mrs C L a s First avenue SE and Mrs Gossard return after visiting at Cambridge. They were guests of Dr and Mrs D G Houser in Cambridge Sunday and spent Monday in Des Moines as guests of Mr and Mrs G W Hull. Both Mrs Houser and Mrs Hull are sisters of Mrs Unangst.
Lieut and Mrs Cooke Anderson and their son Arden Clifton of Victoria Texas arrived Tuesday to visit Lieut Andersons parents Mr and Mrs Ray Anderson 1750 B avenue NE Also Howard Erdman Anderson of Detroit nephew of the Andersons joined for a short stay in the home
Returning Tuesday afternoon were Mrs. Robert McCandless and Mrs. Sherman Yates of 335 Crescent Street SE. They visited Mrs. McCandless’ daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William Britton in Knoxville Tennessee and spent time in the Smoky Mountains.
Deloris Hickey of 127 Thirtieth Street SE hosted a treasure hunt Tuesday. Six Camp Fire members, Kagaj, Delores Milburn, and Marie Hines attended. Guests met at the Hickey home and returned there for refreshments after the hunt, each receiving a prize.
The Stitch and Chatter club will hold a work meeting Friday at 1 50 PM at the Community.
Dr. Mary MacFadyen outlines daily brushing to boost scalp blood flow remove dirt and flakes distribute natural oils and add gloss and scent. Brush away from the usual hair-do direction and ease into brushing if scalp is tender to avoid soreness. Never share combs or brushes.
Mrs. G C McClain of 1803 N Street SW announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Winifred Myrah Hershey to William F Bena son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bena Mount Vernon Road SE. The ceremony occurred August 29 at First Baptist Church Ache with Rev Monte Peterson officiating. The bride a Wilson high school graduate wore a powder blue dress with wine accessories. The groom a McKinley high school graduate and member of the police auxiliary motorcycle corps is employed by Wilson and Company. They plan a short trip to the Black Hills and will reside at 1803 N Street SW.
Mrs. F. C. Popinger hosted a Tuesday afternoon party at 330 Twenty second street NE honoring Roberta on her seventh birthday. Guests included Jerry Atwood Jan et Ray Janice Kenyon Sherri and Kenny Quinn Judy Murray Dree Anna Christie Mary Jane Monroe Parker Waddington Julianne Jambor Mary Herriott and James Stein with games and patriotic decorations.
Mr and Mrs Fred M Pettis return to Mason City after spending the weekend with Mrs Pettis mother They also visited Mr and Mrs Obed Bean at 1004 First Street SW and Mrs W D Sweeny at 288 Twelfth Avenue SW
Members of the E. H. I. club will meet Thursday at 12 30 p m at the home of Mrs W H Poole a half mile north of Wiley's fruit farm for a picnic luncheon Those attending are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements. New ve pol A invi.
Miss Mary Roberta Siepman daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry W Siepman Ce-Mar Acres Marion married Private First Class Richard E Lewis of Davenport Aug 12 at St Michael s Church Kahoke The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev Father Park at Camp Carson Colo Mrs Lewis plans to join her husband in Colorado soon
The Health Education Department of the Woman's Club will host a covered dish picnic and all day meeting Friday at Mrs. Leo Schounover’s cabin on the Wapsipinicon River. Reservations should be made with Mrs. Frank K. Powers, 5242, by Thursday evening.
Mrs. Applequist, wife of a City New Jersey official, arrives in Atlantic City for an undisclosed visit. The brief note confirms her presence in the seaside town and hints at social engagement during the stay.
The East Side W C T U met at Miss Ella McLaughlin’s home in 111 Eleventh Street NW for a picnic. New county president Mrs W C Porter installed officers for the coming year and department heads were named for soldiers publicity mission relief citizenship and place committees. Emma Elliott reviewed national paper articles and plans were made to cooperate with other city civic groups.
The Industrial League of the YWCA hosts a progressive supper on Thursday to introduce new members. The first course will be at Miss Martha Becker’s home, 1742 First Avenue NE, inviting any woman in industry or domestic work who is new to the city.
The first meeting of the Bough of Volunteer circle of Kings ters was a dessert luncheon led by Mrs. Barngrover with a Bible lesson by Mrs. Einen. Attendees included Mrs. Platt at 2307 E Avenue NE.
The regular high school fun night will be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Y W C A This is the last Wednesday session The next event will be Saturday September 19 and then every third Saturday thereafter.
Sara Jane Whitcomb served as camp mascot as families of the girls gathered at Canteriya camp for a picnic dinner Sunday.
The W. D. O. O. club will meet and those attending are asked to bring the usual picnic requirements.
J. T. Gallivan named treasurer and Mrs. Josephine Whitacre introduced as a torian leading the decorating committee.
Starr Missionary society met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. R. E. Lehdigh. Assisting were Mrs. Golden and others including Mrs. May Widger Lucile Douglas Mrs. A. E. Milner Mrs. John Reynolds Mrs. Minnie Timson and Mrs. Jesse Soden. Musical interludes were provided by Mrs. Vernon H. Carter and others during the devotional period. Mrs. C. A Dykes was a guest.
Thirty Lions club members gathered Tuesday evening at Marion Golf for the opening meet and dinner. New president Jesse B. Howe Gordon outlined plans for the coming year.
Mrs C A Merkel of South Tama Street is listed in St Luke's hospital records in Rapids.
Coast to Coast Hardware advertises Mazda lamps discounted to 10 cents, covering models from the 1940s through the 1960s. The notice highlights broad price reductions as a limited-time sale.
The annual all club luncheon of the Marion Federation of Women's clubs takes place September 8 at 1 p.m. in the Presbyterian church. An invitation extends to all women of Marion and the rural community.
John J. Lyons Jr son of John J Lyons of 1079 Thirteenth Street completed a 16 week program at the service school of the navy in Great Lakes for aviation machinist mates indicating successful completion of training.
The library board will convene Friday at 7 30 p m in the auditorium of the public Tsar to discuss library matters.
The Presbyterian church choir will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the church for rehearsal. All members are asked to be present.
Advertisement for Nyderma antiseptic soothing relief for itching and burning from bites and skin irritations offered at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. Product prices 46c and 96c.
Crochet pattern and transfer chart details for Lord s Prayer versions plus local club meeting at Prairie Chapel church notes hosts Mr and Mrs Ernest Clough and asks members to bring pie plates cups. Family updates include Billie Thomas traveling, Dale Thomas returning to Cornell, and Women s Missionary Society of the Free Methodist church referenced.
Mrs. Millie Coon announces her daughter Ye Burgess marriage to Floyd Dixon of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony occurred June 24 at the Methodist parsonage in Waterloo with Rev. H. W. Singer officiating. Attendants included Mrs. Claude Wayson and R. L. Anderson of Waterloo. Dixon has served at Camp Dodge after a year at a local filling station. Mrs. Dixon will stay in Marion. Claude Dixon and Mrs. Dixon hosted dinner in Cedar Rapids. Out of town guests included Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Wayson of Waterloo and Harold Anderson of Estherville.
Knudsen, who underwent an appendectomy Monday morning at St Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids, is showing satisfactory relief and progress in recovery.
Advertisement seeks a girl for retail work at Edison Pharmacy. Details are limited in the fragment, with no clear contact or employment terms provided.
Mr and Mrs Eldred Glancies formerly guests of Mrs Ben F Brockman grandmother returned to their Kansas City Missouri home from visit in town.
Readers are asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish for the upcoming picnic luncheon. The event invites community members to contribute food and join in a shared meal.
Mrs. Merle Dodd reports son Richard Dodd stationed at Pearl Harbor. The Christian church Service class will picnic Thursday at 1 p.m. at Mrs. Ernest Clough home. Trans- act toward church by 12.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Guzzle and son Timmie and Mr. and Mrs. J Lenhartz and son of Ottumwa visited Sunday with Mrs. Guzzle’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W J Turner.
Mr and Mrs C R Miller hosted a Sunday picnic at LaFayette for their son George who departed Monday to enter army service.
The report states Miss Mildred Kindig has traveled to Tacoma Washington. No further details are provided in the fragment.
Mrs. C. A. Dykes led a Tuesday afternoon talk on transplanting flowers at the Rural Garden club meeting hosted by Mrs. Leslie Dunn.
The Fidelis circle of King's Daughters will meet at 2 p.m. with Mrs. O. McBride leading the session. Mrs. R. B. Watters will lead the lesson on Adah and Mrs. Tom Costello will conduct the devotional period.
Kent Finger, who has spent his sick leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Irving Finger, will return to Washington D C the last of the week. He is employed in the fingerprint department of the FF.
Mr and Mrs Larry Gordon of Chicago are guests of Mrs Edith Gordon and her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Hense, staying with Gordons while in town.
Marian Hines is named president of the Marion Business Girls Club with Ruth Marie Hense as vice president, Winifred Perkins as secretary, Virginia Stevenson as treasurer, and Evelyn Howe as historian.
David and William Ritchie of Montfort Wisconsin, guests of their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs C R Siatek, have returned home and will enter military service next week.
Decorah Public Opinion reports the purchase of The Calmar Courier by The Decorah paper. The two papers will be consolidated in Decorah and The Courier has existed for over fifty years.
Recruiting services Wednesday enlistment in Cedar Rapids adds four new men including Paterson of New London.
Harold L. Adams of the Cedlar Rapids Chamber of Commerce traffic bureau attended a Kansas City hearing before federal commerce officials. The Rock Island Mo Transport company seeks to extend trucking services across Missouri from Kansas City to St. Louis and between Wichita and Herington in Kansas.
A Cedar Rapids police captain arranged a peaceful resolution after a wife feared her husband’s reaction to an overdue ticket. The woman signed a waiver, paid $2.50, and her name was entered as Jane Doe to avoid a court appearance.
Boys ages eligible to learn drum or bugle invited to meet Cedar Rapids Y M C A Drum and Bugle corps director Robert Smythe Jr at the Y M C A building. Applications and training details provided for beginners with sessions at 8:30 and 9:30 a m on Thursday morning.
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