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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1940

Page

12

Miss Alma Nove Weds Elmer Rompot in Fairfax Ceremony

Miss Alma Nove daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Nove of Fairfax married Elmer Rompot son of Mr and Mrs William Metela at Hus Memorial church on Wednesday. The double ring ceremony featured a sweetheart neckline gown, pearl jewelry, and a gardenia bouquet. Guests included maid of honor Miss Margaret Ann Michalek and bridesmaids Miss Marjorie Nove and Miss Leona Novak. reception followed at the brides home and a dance at Swisher pavilion.

Alma Nove Charles Nove Fairfax Elmer Rompot William Metela Dan Hus Benjamin Paroulek Charles Moel Martha Leksa Hardenias Killarney Margaret Ann Michalek Hones Gardenia Marjorie Nove Leona Novak Maid of Honors Johanna Phil Nove Marvin Nove Edwad Tlovak Mrs Nove Mrs Metela Dante Swisher Mr Nove Vavra Brothers Brocers

Vacationers Return From Extended Midwest Trips

Many residents finish summer travel returning home after trips to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, New York and Colorado. The Cedar Rapids area sees families like the Luberger, Crawford, Buser and Hallman groups arrive from lake and city getaways with tales of a season's holiday.

Thomas A Mason Jr Returns From Tennessee and Kentucky

Thomas A Mason Jr arrives back in Cairo Illinois after a trip through Tennessee and Kentucky to visit his grandfather and other relatives.

Thomas A Mason, Jr Eighth Avenue Tennessee Kentucky Cairo Ill

Lavaceks Visit Ends as Mokrejs Leave

Mr and Mrs Frank Lavacek return to Yonkers NY after visiting Mrs Lavacek s parents Mr and Mrs W B Mokrejs 802 B Avenue NE They were joined east by Mrs Mokrejs who will visit the Lavaceks in Yonkers Also leaving after his vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs Mokrejs was Robert Mokrejs of New York City.

Frank Lavacek Yonkers, NY

Local Family Returns From West Coast Trip

Mr and Mrs Clyde R San born 1920 Grande avenue SE and their children Joyce and Robert returned Monday afternoon after a three weeks trip to the west coast. Guests at their Cedar Rapids home are Mr LeRoy Emerson of Hartford Conn and Miss Eleanor Grooms of Maryland who will remain in Cedar Rapids the rest of the week.

Balcom Luberger Second Avenue SE Katherine Sally Luberger Little Sand Lake Dorset Minner Luberger M. S Hallman Fifth Avenue SE Rebecca Hallman Spearfish S. D Black Hills E. J Lattner Cottage Grove Avenue Bill C. W. Perkins Bever Avenue SE Judy New York City Orange N. J Perkins Mildred Fowler Field E M. Soboda Third Avenue SE Leon T. Noel Long Beach Michigan City Ind Soboda Battle Creek Mich George Barham Cedar Rapids John H Rieniers Twentieth Street SE Billy Jim Lake of the Woods Sheldon David G Bleakley Meadowbrook Drive Leone Burpert Fifth Avenue Allen Park Calo Clyde R Sanborn Grande Avenue SE Joyce Robert West Coast LeRoy Emerson Hartford, Conn Eleanor Grooms Maryland

Ladies' Day Schedule Adjusted at Kenmore Club

The Kenmore golf club committee revised September plans noting a Wednesday ladies day this week due to a date error in the Sun day Gazette. Future ladies days will revert to Tuesday.

Kenmore Kenmore Golf Club

New Orleans Visitors Return After Week at Boudreaux Home

Mr and Mrs P W Nungesser of New Orleans and their daughters Phyllis and Barbara left Tuesday morning after visiting a week with Mr and Mrs L I Boudreaux at 1815 Sixth Avenue SE. They plan to drive through the Ozarks on their way home.

P W. Nungesser New Orleans Phyllis Barbara

Mrs James W H Yuill Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs James W H Yuill of 355 Pleasant Drive SE will entertain eight bridge club members at a luncheon Wednesday afternoon at her home.

James WH Yuill Pleasant Drive

House guests from Houston visit Reiniets in Anoka

Dr and Mrs John Hl Reiniets host Mrs Herbst of Houston Texas and her children Jack and Grant as house guests for the week at 805 Twentieth Street SE.

John Hl. Reiniets Twentieth Street SE Rieniets Mrs Se, Herbst Houston, Tex Jack and Grant

Relatives Visit Charter Family in Aurora Home

Mr and Mrs Cress and Mr and Mrs Schelke with son Harvey Schielke, all from Aurora, staying with Mr and Mrs A G Charter at 1020 Ninth Street NW over Labor Day weekend. Mr Cress is two cousins with Mrs Charter, Charles Pinckney of Cedar Rapids, and Mrs Margaret Wheeler of Conrad who also joined as a holiday guest.

C. G. Cress John Schelke Harvey Schielke Aurora Ill A G. Charter Ninth Street Cress Charter Charles Pinckney Cedar Rapids Margaret Wheeler Conrad Charter Home

Married Miss Florence Scott and Ern est Baker United in Marriage

Florence Scott and Ern est O Baker wed Sunday at 3 pm in Calvary Baptist Church parlor with Rev Rodney Gould officiating. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs James McClurg and best man John Baker. A reception followed at a local tea room and the couple will live at 1400 Sixth Street SW after a short wedding trip.

Florence M. Scott Ernest O Baker Rodney Gould Calvary Baptist Church Charles Scott Fifteenth Street James McClurg Cedar Rapids John Baker Willis Jonas Miss Marvel Scott Clapp Chicago LeRoy Seaton Elizabeth Baker Blitsch Joan Baker Minnie Brooks Lawrence Connors Edith Wims

Miss Gretchen Neumann Hosts Des Moines Luncheon

Miss Gretchen Neumann of Des Moines entertained former Lindenwood college classmates at a Cedar Rapids Country Club luncheon Tuesday noon. Twenty four guests, including out of town guest Moss Patty Bock of St Louis, attended a long table adorned with early fall garden flowers, in honor of Miss Elizabeth Thompson, daughter of Mr and Mrs M Thompson.

Lindenwood College Gretchen Neumann Des Moines Elizabeth Thompson MM. Thompson First Avenue E Cedar Rapids Country Club Moss Patty Bock St. Louis Frances Blaul

John Frame Anniversary Celebration At Home

Mr and Mrs John Frame hosted a luncheon at 812 Second Street NW to mark their twentieth wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs L Meyer and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Meyer, Mr and Mrs Francis McHugh, and Frame children Carol Sally Nancy Sandra Roger Melvin Kenneth and Mary.

John Frame Second Street NW L. Meyer Lawrence Meyer Francis McHugh Carol Sally Nancy Sandra Roger Donegan Frames Melvin Kenneth Mary

Malta Chapter to Meet at Masonic Hall

Malta chapter No 415 O S schedules a Saturday meeting at 745 pm in the Masonic hall with a picnic supper in the dining room Attendees should bring a covered dish and follow standard picnic requirements For more information dial 29372

Malta Mnasonic Hall

Two Brides-Elect Entertain At Separate Parties

Morning coffee party honors Miss Barbara Bloomhall Sept bride elect of Dean Stauffacher with guests including Mrs Raymond Vernmont and many local ladies. An informal tea for Miss Sara Huntington bride elect of Conrad B Link followed at 207 Fifteenth Street SE with Helen Amidon hosting and out of town guest Miss Sara Knapp from Norwalk Ohio.

Barbara Bloomhall Dean Stauffacher Sara Huntington Conrad B. Link Raymond Vernmont First Avenue EE Miss Bloomhall Donald M Leonard Johnson C Greedy Wallace D L3on Kenneth Bogaard Ronald P Evans Jerome Gearhart Edwyn Clapp Lawrence J Halpin Miss Huntington BT. Jackson Helen Amidon Sara Knapp Norwalk Ohio Arthur Huntington Paul B. Bradley Royald Wolbrook Gertrude Kulborn Dorothy Grunewald Louise Hathawas

Olson Family Leaves after Month with Illinois Relatives

Mr and Mrs Delmar W Olson of Carbondale Illinois and their son Jonny completed a month long visit with Mrs Olson's parents Mr and Mrs John Mukelcky at 1304 First Street SW and with Mr and Mrs George Mraz at 234 Twenty-first Street NE The Olson's son is Jonny and Mr Olson teaches in the industrial arts department at Southern Illinois Normal University.

Delmar W. Olson Carbondale Jonny Olson John Mikulecky First Street George Mraz Twenty-first Street Southern Ilinois Normal, University

Torgerson and Shores Return From Lake Okoboji Weekend

Mr and Mrs E C Torgerson of 390 Twenty sixth street SE and Mr and Mrs Gordon B Shores of 2505 Meadowbrook drive SE have returned after spending the weekend at Lake Okoboji.

E. C. Torgerson Twenty-sixth Street Gordon B. Shores Meadowbrook Drive Lake Okoboy

Mrs Rose Rock of Long Beach Visits Cedar Rapids Relative

Mrs Rose Rock of Long Beach California formerly of Cedar Rapids is visiting her son TD Rock at 523 Seventeenth Street NE for a two month vacation greeting family and friends during her stay.

Rose Rock Long Beach Calif Cedar Rapids TD Rock Seventeenth Street

Arthur F Sanders Return From Estes Park Trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur F Sander of 2020 Washington Avenue SE have returned from Estes Park Colorado after a two week visit.

Arthur F Sander Washington Avenue Estes Park

Coleman Family Reunion Held at Ellis Park

The Coleman reunion was held Sunday at Ellis Park with 58 attending. New officers were elected: Mrs W E F Hotze president, Mrs Charles Perkins vice president, Mrs L G Karr secretary, Rolland Schrimp er and Marie Skernik program committee. Members came from California Fairfax La Porte City Marion and Cedar Rapids.

Coleman Ellis Park W_ EF, Hotze Charles Perkins L. G. Karr Rolland Schrimper Marie Skernik California Fairfax la Porte City Marion Cedar Rapids

Stevens Foster Nuptials Sunday Tie Stevens Fosterces

Miss Rowene Alice Stevens and Lloyd Bennett Foster married Sunday at Trinity Methodist church in a late afternoon double ring ceremony. The bride, from Dayton Virginia, is a Coe College and University of Iowa alumna. the groom, a Shenandoah College teacher, is a Coe College graduate with a masters from Iowa State.

Rowene Alice’ Stevens Roy Stevens Havenne Lloyd Bennett Foster George Foster Wellman Trinity Methodist Church W Glenn Rowley Wurster’s Dayton Foster Shenandoah College Coe College University of Iowan Phi Kappa Phi Coe Iown State College Ames Theta Nu Epsilon Fraternity

Couple Twylah Huston and Verlan Smith Wed in Canton

Mr and Mrs H E Huston announce the marriage of their daughter Twylah to Verlan Smith son of Mr and Mrs R F Smith of Vinton NW. The June 1 ceremony at Canton Missouri was conducted by the local Christian church pastor. Attending were relatives including Mr and Mrs Huston and Mrs Smith a Roosevelt high school graduate formerly with National Oats. Verlan Smith a Grant high school graduate owns Highland Dairy on Cedar.

H&e Huston Sixth Street Twylah Verlan Smith R F Smith Vinton Read NW Canton The Christian Church Mr Smith Grant High School Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Women’s Radio Council Story Hour Plans

The children story hour sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Women’s Radio Council will be at 4 15 pm Wednesday due to school in session. The original story “Patrol Wiss Roughht Visits Mrs. Spider” by Mrs Warl A Stiles will be dramatized by Mrs John T Hecker and Mrs EF Bo Hauser.

Cedar Rapids

Hughes Armstong and Holloway Return After Holiday Trip

Mr and Mrs William B Hughes Gasle Armstrong and Miss Bette Holloway returned Tuesday morning after spending the holiday weekend at Lake of the Ozarks and Hot Springs Ark.

William B. Hughes Gasle Armstrong Bette Holloway Lake of the Ozarks Hot Springs Ark

Rozek Family Returns From California Visit

Mr and Mrs Lous Rozek and family spent three weeks in Burbank California as guests of Mrs Rozek's sister Mrs WG Dickey and Mr Dickey. Mr and Mrs Frank I Dvorak entertained Sunday at a picnic at their Bll Rvenue NE home with relatives including Mrs Josephine Dvorak of Swisher and other Dvorak family members and friends. Joyce Ann Vondracek celebrated her birthday at the party.

Lous Rozek Twentieth Street Burbank Calif Rozek WG Dickey Dickes Frank I. Dvorak Dvoraks Josephine Dvorak Swisher Joe Sedlacek Marvin Stanley Dvorak Edwin Leonard Joe Dvorak Near Swisher Mars Frank Vlasek Mildred Betty Dvorak Fred Nolan Milo Vondracek Joyce Ann

Service circle meeting announced for Thursdays at 2 pm

The King's Daughters Service circle will meet Thursdays at 2 pm at Mrs My ron Mason's home 242 Highland drive NW. Assistant hostesses will be Mesdames H R Reynolds BE D Jack W A Wilson and F W Flack.

King’s Daughters Myron Mason Highland Drive H R Reynolds BE. D Jack W. A. Wilson F. W. Flack

Mrs Ruth Rogers Leaves for Rock Falls Teaching Post

Mrs Ruth Rogers, her daughter Joan, and Miss Helen Morse depart Saturday for Rock Falls HI where Miss Morse has taken a teaching position at a local school.

Ruth Rogers Joan Helen Morse Rock Falls Miss Morse

NWN Wing's Daughters Circle Meet with Mrs H C Hamer

The group will gather at 228 Twenty Fourth Drive SE for a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1 30 pm hosted by Mrs H C Hamer.

H C. Hamer

Mrs A A Couser Returns After California Visit

Mrs A A Couser of 1418 Third Avenue SE spent two months in California and returned Sunday evening. While there she extended the Jawa pune at Long Beath.

A A Couser Third Avenue California Jawa Pune Long Beath

Suttner Family Returns From Davenport Visit

Mr and Mrs Carl W Suttner of 402 Twentieth Street NF returned after a weekend in Davenport visiting Mrs Suttners parents Mr and Mrs Walter Niemand. Miss Rose Vananek of 1503 L Street SW left Tuesday for Cleveland to attend the Darvas Fashion School of Arts for an advanced course in pattern design.

Carl W. Suttner Twentieth Street Davenport Suttners Walter Niemand Rose Vananek L Street Cleveland Darvas Fashion School of Arts

Dales Kings Daughters Hold Dessert Luncheon Meeting

Members of the Ethel Evans cycle of the Kings Daughters meet at 1 30 p m Thursday for a dessert luncheon at the home of their new president Mrs Bert V Teeters 1683 Wildwood Drive NE

Ethel Evans Kings Daughters Wall Bert V Teeters Wildwood Drive

Mrs. Gertrude Madison Returns From Marshalltown Visit

Mrs. Gertrude Madison of 1407 Washington Avenue SE returned home after a two weeks visit in Marshalltown.

Gertrude Madison Washington Avenue Marshalltown

Smiths and daughter Doris visit Milwaukee friends

Mr and Mrs John PF Smith of 107 Thirteenth Street SE and their daughter Doris spent the weekend with friends in Milwaukee.

John PF Smith Thirteenth Street Thei Doris Milwaukee

Hopkins becomes grandfather twice with new granddaughter

New York report says former Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins is a grandfather twice after his son’s wife, Mrs Cherry Preisser Hopkins, gave birth to a daughter on Tuesday. The couple’s first child is 19 months old.

New York INS Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins Cherry Preisser Hopkins

Roosevelts Brazil Base Talks and Hemispheric Defense Plan

A discussion of negotiations for a US naval air base in Brazil near Natal to guard the South Atlantic. Plans for an inner hemisphere defense line from Newfoundland to Natal and beyond toward Hawai and Alaska are outlined. Separately, a National Economic Committee will unveil reports on labor policy, corporate structure, wealth concentration, and small vs large business efficiency, with political implications for upcoming elections.

Roosevelt Brazil South Atlantic South Americas Newfoundland LaGuardia Commission Braythan Natal Hawai Alaska Roosevelts National Economic Committee Ametiwin Federal Trade Commission

Roosevelt aides expose navy publicity meddling in hidden contracts

Reported turmoil surrounds a publicity drive aimed at the national sense commission. A central control under Roosevelt portrays private divers and Lowell Mollet guiding the effort. Details leak contracts for 60 70 ton tanks and submarine net tenders, though officials deny knowledge of such weapons plans.

Roosevelt Ais Sense Commission Seime Corps Ronse Lowell Mollett Detere Nave Althoug Army Navy Mnsone

Wallace Speech Drafts Hitched To Veiled Economic Tone

Wallace and associates shaped a vice presidential acceptance speech that drifted from Wallace’s usual coal economy emphasis. The draft reflected readings of Thorstein Veblen and other theorists and suggested warnings of infiltration and threats to economic policy. Roosevelt reportedly backed a tougher excess profits tax via the House War Ad Hoc committee.

Wallaces Wereadeau Meist Thorsten Veblen Hitler

Southern Majority Promises Roosevelts Southern Rise

Roosevelt rides a Gallup poll wave toward large southern majorities as party leaders in the region push for strong support, aiming to lift figures from 69 to 90 percent amid spirited political maneuvering.

Myr Roosevelt Gallup

Clarsnda Van Named Des Moines Supervisor in Bank Crew

Clarin da Van announced Cy Graff aged 59 of Clarinda as supervisor of loan sales and supervision at the association to succeed Greeree Voden of Mount Pleasant, who was dismissed August 1.

DES Moines Iins Seta Cher Bo Anes Tiuede Cy. C. Graff 59 Clatiida Sa Ome and Loan Greeree Voden Mount Pleasant Sno

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Miss Nove William C. Crawford Vernon Drive Joanne Crawford Frank L. Buser B Avenue NE Mankato, Minn Henry H. Hamilton William Miller Madison Wis Thomas Mason Lavaceks Mokrejs Mrs. Rieniets Texas A. G. Charters Ernest O. Baker John Frames Armstrong Knox Knox Fifth Avenue Armtrongs Torgersons Mrs. Rose Rock Arthur F. Sanders Colorado Mary Armour Alice Olson New Mary Armours America Miss Olson Stevens-Foster Twylah Huston and Louis Rozeks Teacilin Illinois Couser Carl W. Septners Miss Vananer Mrs. Madison Csr Lee Hutchinson Richards College Paul Mallon World Corsright King Fentucos Syndicate Business Reports Wallace Mr. Roosevelt Treasury Clarinda van Named Law
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