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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1941

Page

2

Marriage of Jean Savage Revealed

Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Savage announce the marriage of their daughter Jean to Claude W. Galloway of Mammoth Cave Kentucky. The outdoor ceremony was held Monday at Mammoth Cave National Park with Rev. J J. Bowman officiating. Attendants were Miss Katherine Schwarz and Arthur Lundahl. Jean attended Iowa State College at Ames and Cedar Rapids Business College. she has worked in Wilson High School office. Claude is a Western Kentucky Teachers College graduate and with National Park Concessions Inc. will reside at Mammoth Cave National Park.

R. L. Savage Seventeenth Street Jean Claude W. Galloway Mammoth Cave R. H Galloway Reed, Ky Mammoth Cave National Park J J. Bowman First Baptist Church of Cave City Katherine Schwarz Louisville Arthur Lundahl Chicago Cedar Rapids Business College Wilson High School Galloway Western Kentucky Teachers College Bowling Green National Park Concessions, Inc Ct. J

Afternoon Tea Honors Miss Patricia Graves

Mrs. George W. Corey and daughter Miss Marianne Corey hosted a 3 to 5 PM afternoon tea at 356 Park Terrace SE honoring Patricia Graves bride elect of Dr. William Leslie MacVane II. Attendants and guests from out of town joined local acquaintances in a social gathering ahead of the Saturday evening wedding.

Patricia Graves William Leslie MacVane II Baltimore George W. Corey Marianne Corey Park Terrace SE Miss Corey Miss Graves Dimity Davis Providence R. I Thomas Riddick Indianapolis Betty McCall Caroline White Evanston, Il Kenneth Adair Nancy Chapies Daniel Terre Haute Katherine Zisko Everett R Maresh Warren S. Smith Bernard L. Smith Maple Drive George Hallenbeck Burl James Donald Reid Reginald Maresh J T. Zisko, Jr John Miller Robert Plumb Keith Dennis Center Point Lois McBroom Ardyce Woodside Frances Buchan Mary Nelson Flora Fleming Ruth Zieke Elizabeth Bryant Mount Vernon

Mrs Auerbach Visits Parents During Army Maneuvers

Mrs. Alvin B. Auerbach of Alexandria Virginia and her infant son Daniel arrived Monday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schoen at 356 Forest Drive SE. Captain Auerbach is taking part in army maneuvers in Arkansas.

Alvin B. Auerbach Alexandria, Va Daniel Auerbach Charles Schoen Forest Drive Captain Auerbach Arkansas

Mrs Duncan ends visit with Detroit couple and son

Mrs Kenneth Duncan of Detroit and her son Jack Jeff Sunday concluded a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Albert C Romron at 525 Seventeenth Street as they returned home with their parents after the stay.

Kenneth Duncan Detroit Jack Jeff Duncan Albert C Rromrion Seventeenth Street

Jolly Neighbors Meeting Date Corrected

Members of the Jolly Neighbors club will meet on September 11 at 2 p.m with Mrs. George L. Johnson, 206 Thirty-first Street NE, correcting an earlier report that listed Mrs. George Young as host.

Jolly Neighbors Club George L. Johnson Thirty-first Street George Young

Stephens College Cedar Rapids Alumnae Meet Thursday

Cedar Rapids alumnae of Stephens college will gather Thursday at 12 30 p m at the Roosevelt hotel Continental luncheon followed by a business meeting. Mrs Imogen B Emery will speak on modern trends in government. All Stephens alumnae not yet contacted are welcome.

Cedar Rapids Stephens College Roosevelt Hotels Imogen B. Emery

Kitzhaber Couple Heads to Ames for Summer Teaching

Mr and Mrs Albert Kitzhaber depart Sunday evening for Ames after visiting his parents at 370 Eighteenth Street SE. The move comes as Mr Kitzhaber prepares to teach English at Iowa State College during the summer.

Albert Kitzhaber Ames A. H. Kitzhaber Eighteenth Street Kitzhaber Iowa State College

Fordices Visit Former Cedar Rapids Residents

Returning Monday evening after several days in Minnesota are Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fordice from 303 Thirty-third Street NE. They visited Cedar Rapids friends including Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Hoyt in St. Paul and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Eikenberry in Faribault.

Minnesota J. H. Fordice Thirty-third Street Cedar Rapids Gregory Hoyt St. Paul R. L. Eikenberry Faribault

Family trio returns from Ozarks trip

Mr and Mrs Joe Nelson and daughter Donna Jeanne along with Mr and Mrs James McCracken arrived home Sunday after a weeklong visit to Hot Springs Arkansas and cities in Oklahoma and Kansas City.

Joe Nelson M Avenue NW Donna Jeanne James McCracken Thirtythird Street Ozarks Hot Springs Ark Oklahoma Kansas City

Local couples return from holiday weekend trips

Monday evening Mr and Mrs Adolph Kout sky of 626 Fifth avenue SW and Mr and Mrs Steve Saris of 1520 B avenue NW returned home after holiday weekend visits to Clear Lake St Paul Rochester Minn and Aberdeen South Dakota.

Adolph Koutsky Fifth Avenue Steve Saris B Avenue NW Clear Lake St Paul Rochester Minn Aberdeen S. D

Van Cleaves Host Overnight Guests on Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs H L Van Cleave of Lincoln Heights SE hosted overnight guests Tuesday Mrs Van Cleave's brother J F Meader of Rensselaer Indiana and Dr Orrin Booth of Valparaiso Indiana who were en route to Nedis Minnesota for a fishing trip

H. L. van Cleave Lincoln Heights SE

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Laura Samuelson

Mr and Mrs Elmer Cejka hosted a family dinner Sunday at Mrs Wurster's tea room for Mrs Laura Samuelson on her birthday. Attending were Christine Louise and Helen Cejka, Anna Hines, Lillian Mosburg, George Samuelson and family, and the Smiths from Northfield along with Christine Susan.

Elmer Cejka Eighth Street Wurster Laura Samuelson Cejka Mrs. Samuelson Christine Louise Helen Cejka Anna Hines Lillian Mosburg George Samuelson George, Jr Sandra Lee E. R Smith Northfield, al Christine Susan

Grace Hansen Hosts UCT Past Counsellors at Dessert Luncheon

Mrs Grace Hansen hosted the Past Counsellors club of the United Commercial Travelers at a Tuesday dessert luncheon. Co hostess was Mrs Agnes Clement. Members shared vacation trip experiences, listing Cieta Bergen, Clara Clay, Clement, Hansen, Eleanor Morgan, Glenna Parker, Blanche Rohrbach and Minnie Roche.

Grace Hansen J Avenue NW United Commercial Travelers Agnes Clement Cieta Bergen Clara Clay Clement Hansen Eleanor Morgan Glenna Parker Blanche Rohrbach Minnie Roche

Labor Day Guests from Sedalia and Tucson

Mr and Mrs Paul Henderson hosted over Labor Day weekend Mrs H C Sammons and Mr and Mrs Robert Q Henderson of Sedalia Missouri along with Mrs Henderson s sister Mrs Harry E Turner of Tucson Arizona and her son Joe Tom The Sedalia guests departed Wednesday morning while the Tucson visitors will stay longer.

Paul Henderson Sixteenth Street SE H.C. Sammons Robert Q. Henderson Sedalia Henderson Harry E. Turner Tucson Ariz Joe Tom

Two Women Return From Midwest Weekend Visit

Miss Gladys Sherrer of 1025 Third Avenue SE and Miss Bernice Burrows of 215 Twelfth Street SE arrived home Tuesday after a weekend in Chicago and Manitowoc Wisconsin. They stayed with Miss Burrows sister, Mrs Earl Schartz and Mr Schartz in Manitowoc.

Gladys Sherrer Third Avenue SE Bernice Burrows Twelfth Street SE Chicago Manitowoc Wis Burrows Earl Schartz Schartz

Birthday Party Honoring Harry Jordan Jr At 11

Mrs. Harry Jordan hosted a Tuesday party for her son Harry Jr. on his eleventh birthday assisted by Mrs. Lloyd Grow and Mrs. Frank Suchomel. Bingo was played with guests including Donald Grow Ted Suchomel Frank Suchomel Herbert Konigsmark Jack Bulgren Charles Day and Harry and Carl Jordan.

Harry Jordan Seventeenth Avenue SW Lloyd Grow Frank Suchomel Harry, Jr Donald Billy Grow Ted Herbert Konigsmark Jack Bulgren Charles Day Harry Carl Jordan

Leo Shirk Entertains Guests Over Labor Day Weekend

Mr and Mrs Leo Shirk of First avenue road NW entertained Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hester of East Moline NL over Labor Day weekend. The Hesters left Monday evening.

Leo Shirk First Avenue Road NW Lloyd Hester East Moline Hesters

Galbraiths Return From Midwest Vacation

Mr and Mrs Howard Galbraith of 1356 I avenue NE are back in Cedar Rapids after a vacation trip to Rockford and Belvidere Illinois and Lake Ripley Wisconsin. They returned Monday evening.

Howard Galbraith I Avenue NE Rockford Belvidere Ill Lake Ripley Wis Cedar Rapids

Miss Vomacka Weds James Walter Clark in Memphis Missouri

Miss Betty Anne Vomacka daughter of Mr and Mrs John Vomacka of 1002 Center Point Road NE and James Walter Clark son of Mrs Pearl Clark of 806 Seventh Street SE were married Sunday at 1 30 PM in Memphis Missouri by Rev Wilbur E Longstreth. The couple now reside at 1573 First Avenue E.

Betty Anne Vomacka John Vomacka Center Point Road James Walter Clark Pearl Clark Seventh Street Memphis Wilbur E. Longstreth Methodist Church Betty Anderson Donald Fitzpatrick Womacka First Avenue E

East Side W C T U Installs Officers at Home Meeting

Meeting at 111 Eleventh Street NW installs Miss Ruth Otto as president and officers for the East Side W C T U. Department heads include Mrs Grant Anderson and Mrs T D Carnes. Plans for the county convention on Sept 12 at Marion Methodist church. Next meeting Oct 1 due to state convention.

Ella McLaughlin C. W. Sims Eleventh Street East Side Ruth Otto George Faun Luella Taylor Eva Neubauer Christian Citizenship Grant Anderson Flower, Mission and Relief T. D. Carnes National Papers Soldier and Sailors Lucetta McCain Otto Benedict O. W. Compton L. L. Riley Marion

Earl Mastin Leaves for Washington D C on Visit Tour

Earl Mastin son of Mr and Mrs W W Mastin of 2041 Washington avenue SE leaves for Washington D C to visit Dick Rice a former Cedar Rapids resident. He will also visit his aunt Mrs Warner Hansel in New York City and Charles Musker in Chicago before resuming studies at the University of Iowa this fall.

Earl Mastin W. W. Mastin Washington Avenue Washington, D. C Dick Rice Cedar Rapids Warner Hansel New York City Charles Musker Chicago Earl University of Iowa

Ambassador Circle Meeting at Mrs McCullough’s Home

Members of Ambassador circle of King's Daughters met Wednesday afternoon at 1255 First avenue SE. A dessert luncheon was served as committees for the year were appointed and Mrs. Arthur Beurle led devotions.

R. M. McCullough First Avenue SE Ambassador Circle of King’s Daughters Arthur Beurle

More Folk Return from Vacations

Midweek sees many locals back from trips in the east west and north. Frank C. Welch and daughter Peggy arrived home from Richmond after a two week eastward motor trip with Mrs Welch and son Ted to join them from Detroit for a national Sigma Chi convention. Prof and Mrs Max Dachler with children returned from Charlevoix Michigan via Chicago. J T Templeton and family finished a three week western tour including Yellowstone and a stay at a ranch near Dubois. The group from Georgian Bay cruise in Detroit visited Canadian ports before Toronto and Cleveland. The Warren family returned home after ten days visiting Two Harbors Leech Lake and Minneapolis.

Frank C. Welch First Avenue W Peggy Richmond W. B. Gordon Welch Ted Cedar Rapids Detroit Mr. Welch Max Dachler Second Avenue SE Rockey Max Mark Charlevoix Mich Chicago J. T. Templeton B Avenue Yellowstone National Park Ae, Chase Grande Avenue C. F. Huber Bever Avenue Marian Davidson Seventeenth Street North Channel Goderich Parry Sound Little Current Sault Ste. Marie Killarney Owen Sound Mackinac Island Davidson Cleveland Mesdames Chase Huber Toronto M. R. Warren Fifth Avenue SE Betty David Donald Two Harbors Minn Leech Lake Minneapolis

Miss White Returns Home From Hazelhurst Camp

Miss Dorothea White of 623 Third Avenue SW returned Monday from the Hazelhurst Wisconsin toy camps where she served ten weeks as counselor in artcrafts She will enter the University of Iowa this fall as a sophomore.

Dorothea White Third Avenue SW Hazelhurst Wis White University of Iowa

Templeton Family Holds Twelfth Reunion at Lisle Andrews Home

The twelfth Templeton reunion was held Sunday at the Lisle Andrews home in Western. Officers elected include Mr. Andrews as president, Jessie Reid as vice president, Nellie Andrews as treasurer, Helen Cook as secretary, Mildred Irwin as corresponding secretary, Alice Lake as historian, and Jessie Reid as assistant.

Templeton Lisle Andrews Western Mr. Andrews Jessie Reid Nellie Andrews Helen Cook Mildred Irwin Alice Lake

Gardemann Returns to Atkins after Visit

Miss LaVonne Gardemann of Atkins, who has been visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wheeler, 622 Fifteenth avenue SW, returned home Sunday evening.

LaVonne Gardemann Atkins Ernest Wheeler Fifteenth Avenue SW

Miss Charlotte Power Sets Chicago Visit Then Lisle

Miss Charlotte Power of 384 Six teenth street SE departed Sunday for Chicago to visit her mother for a week. She plans to attend the Heart academy in Lisle after the visit.

Charlotte Power Sixteenth Street SE Chicago Nares Heart Academy Lisle

Do Women Dress to Please Men According to Silk Stocking Shortage

Ruth Millett argues that during the silk stocking shortage women continued purchasing for personal satisfaction, not male approval. She notes men scorned those chasing stock and concludes women dress despite male indifference, challenging the notion that stockings primarily please men.

Uncle Sam

Aunt Het Quotes and Cousin Sue’s Boy’s Escape Idea

Aunt Het remarks on a “wet of ideas” while noting Cousin Sue’s boy has one goal to avoid work. The line hints at a stubborn attitude and humor about avoiding labor within a family banter.

Cousin Sue

Weekend visitors to the Lenck residence headlined by St. Louis guests

Mr and Mrs George Lenck hosted weekend visitors from St Louis including Mr and Mrs C R Watkins Dr and Mrs Joseph Carney Mrs Emily Schneider and Roy Lenck nephew and Wilbur Grisbeck who flew in for the weekend both from St Louis and joined the Lencks at 318 Fairway Terrace SE.

George Lenck Fairway Terrace SE C. R. Watkins Joseph Carney Emily Schneider St. Louis

Leasure Family Visit Returns to Town from Santa Monica

Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Leasure arrived Monday morning from Santa Monica California to visit with Mr. Leasure's father J. W. Leasure and Miss Elsie Leasure at 531 Wilson Avenue SW.

Roy B. Leasure Santa Monica Calif Mr. Leasure J. W. Leasure Elsie Leasure Wilson Avenue

Pretty Puss Pattern Then and Now

Advertisement notes pattern 2873 companion pillow or picture featuring a cat called Pretty Puss, and mentions pattern 2954 with transfer image 1144x1314 inches, stitches, color chart, and key. Requests 10 cents to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept for pattern 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY, with name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Home Defense Theme Chosen for P T A Year

The P T A council announces the year’s study theme Home Defense Safeguarding Tomorrow’s Citizens. Dr G Leonard Harrington of the University of Kansas will speak on Psychology of the Family at a Oct 1 night meeting. Magazine chairmen meet Sept 30 at 2 pm. extensive standing committees listed.

P. T. A. Council Board of Education G. Leonard Harrington University of Kansas Iowa Medical Society Friends Art Association P. T. A. Magazine Vernon L. Spohn Willis Clark E. Harold Skinner H. H. Morse Rodney Gould Orlo LeVan James Spalding Arthur Norman Frank Kralik William White Floyd V Dutoit C. G. Barber Leo Vanous John Frazier Henry Lubben E. C Waite J.H. Hanus C. W. McSkimming Harold Miner C. H. Johanes Howard Martin O Doris L. J. Jiricek Clinton Lane Otto Hanzlik Harry Montgomery R. J. Pollock J. R. Osterlund R. J. Tafft Jane Boyd C. H. Lisenbee Don Nietzi Wesley Ward Clyde Peremsky Wilson Fernow Arthur Deamer Walters

Advice From Mary Manners and Dear Miss Manners

A reader seeks guidance on father daughter communication and social activities for shy or unwell youths. The column advises opening dialogue and hosting friendly gatherings, while a second letter asks about visiting a friend with parental consent and funds. Answers emphasize practical steps and waiting for better opportunities.

Miss Manners

Will Be Married Miss Virginia Miller and Amos Thompson

The couple announce their approaching marriage to be held at 7.30 p.m. at Olivet Presbyterian church parsonage. Miss Miller and Mr. Thompson, Wilson high graduates, will reside at 1053 Fifth avenue SE after the ceremony.

Virginia Miller Amos Franklin Thompson H. L. Miller Twentieth Avenue Mr. Thompson F. B. Thompson Sixteenth Avenue E. J. Wykle Olivet Presbyterian Church Miss Miller Wilson High School Kresge Company Stary Foundry Fifth Avenue SE

Rockford Guests Visit Local Hosts

Mr and Mrs Earl Galbraith of Rockford were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Cady Jr at 1207 Fifth Avenue SE.

Earl Galbraith Rockford Harry Cady, Jr Fifth Avenue SE

Guests end visit with Thaves in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Julius Thaves of Des Moines return home Tuesday morning after a visit in the A Perry Hopkinson home at 2714 Second Avenue SE.

Julius Thaves Des Moines A. Perry Hopkinson Second Avenue SE

Landis Family Returns From Delavan Wisconsin Visit

Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Landis and their son Donald, of 3012 D avenue NE, returned Tuesday from Delavan Wisconsin where they spent the weekend with former Cedar Rapids residents Mr. and Mrs. L. Dick.

R. L. Landis D Avenue Donald Delavan Wis Cedar Rapids L. Dick

New Orleans Mrs Conn visits twin and sisters in city

Mrs. Roy Conn of New Orleans has arrived in the city to visit her twin sister Mrs. Amos Elderkin at 1526 B avenue NE and her other sisters Mrs. R. E. MacDanel of 118 Eighteenth street NE and Mrs. May Bromwell of 352 Twenty-first street SE.

Roy Conn New Orleans City Amos Elderkin B Avenue R. E. MacDanel Eighteenth Street May Bromwell Twenty-first Street

Weekend in Chicago Visit for Hertz Couple

Mr and Mrs Ray Hertz of 2875 Fifth Avenue Road SW returned Monday after spending the weekend in Chicago.

Ray Hertz Fifth Avenue Road Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jean Savage Horace Lavely Harmonsburg Josephine Magee L. B Gray Mrs. Duncan Johnsons Bowlene Stephens Kitzhabers Fordices van Cleaves Elmer Ceikas Mrs, Hansen Hendersons Leo Howard Galbraiths Miss Vomacka Mr. Clark James W. Clark Earl. Mastin Ambassador Miss White Templeton Reunion Miss Power Ruth Millett Gazette Lencks Laisa Wheeler P.T.A Mary Manners Ella Bill Datiries DIAL The American Medical Association Council On Foods Landis Delavan, Wis Mrs. Conn American Institute of Laundering Little Boy Blue Bkuutn G Ned Montrose Iowa Forstman’s Strooks Coats Wolf’s Second Street
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