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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1942

Page

3

SUI Sororities Reap Crop of 215 Pledges

University of Iowa rush week ends with 215 freshmen pledging to sororities. Alpha Chi Omega takes second with 26 pledges while Kappa Kappa Gamma garners 25 and Pi Beta Phi 20. The pledge list includes numerous names from Davenport to Cedar Rapids and beyond.

SUI Sororities Owa City Gamma Phi Beta University of Iowa Alpha Chi Omega Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Alpha Delta Kappa Alpha Theta Sigma Delta Tau Delta Gamma Delta Delta Delta Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Zeta Tau Alpha

Mrs Siebenmark Family Visits Peoria Son In Illinois

Mrs Herman Siebenmark and her son David of St Paul Minnesota visited Mrs Siebenmark's sister Mrs Otto Wall on Old Marien road then traveled to Peoria Illinois to visit another son Robert Siebenmark and his wife.

Herman Siebenmark David St. Paul Minn Siebenmark Otto Wall Old Marien Road Peoria Lll Robert Siebenmark

Wall Family Returns to Cedar Rapids at Fifth Avenue Address

Mr and Mrs John Wall and their family, former Cedar Rapids residents living in Mountain Home Arkansas for five years, have returned to the city and settled at 515 Fifth avenue SE, Cedar Rapids.

John Wall Cedar Rapids Mountain Home Ark City Fifth Avenue SE

Donna Jean Temple Weds in California

Donna Jean Temple marries in California with an orchid corsage. The wedding party was entertained at Knott's Berry Place in Buena Park and the couple plan a short trip to Long Beach and Los Angeles before settling in San Diego. Keenan serves in the naval reserve as a seaman guard, second class, and the bridegroom is a Marion High School alumnus who later enlisted in the Navy.

Knott's Berry Place Buena Park Long Beach Los Angeles San Diego Keenan Naval Reserve Wilson High School Mount Mercy Junior College Consolidated Aircraft Corporation Marion High School Navy Wilson and Company

Mrs A C Ridge Honors Miss Hersh At Linen Shower

Mrs A C Ridge hosted a linen shower for Miss Donna Hersh at 1031 G Avenue NW. Miss Hersh and William F Seaton plan to marry Saturday at 4 p.m. in Westminster Church with family and friends attending.

Mrs A. C. Ridge Miss Hersh Donna Hersh G Avenue NW William F. Seaton Westminster Church Nina Hersh S. S. Seaton Willard Heath Marsh Southwick Cecil Miller Gus Stolbrig Carrie Chambers G. Anderson Nancy Gibbons Ruth Howard Phyllis Baldwin Angella Holmquist

Dinner honors Miss Regina Berney before San Francisco move

Miss Marilyn Condon entertained at a Thursday dinner for Miss Regina Berney and her parents Dr. and Mrs. Paul Berney who will move to San Francisco this Saturday. The table featured a garden flower centerpiece and guests included Barbara Riley Joyce White Bonnie Hampton Mary Jo Studer Ann Selden Mary Louise Jesina Betty Kessler and Suzanne Jenkins.

Regina Berney Paul Berney San Francisco Marilyn Condon Seventh Avenue SE Barbara Riley Joyce White Bonnie Hampton Mary Jo Studer Ann Selden Mary Louise Jesina Betty Kessler Suzanne Jenkins

Mrs Kohl Honored At Oxley Gossett Shower

Mrs Charles G Oxley and Mrs Lelia Gossett hosted a late non nuptial shower Thursday at 1432 Sixth Avenue SE honoring Mrs John H Kohl formerly Miss Rose Marie Blomquist. Readings by Joan Kubik entertained 24 guests as gladiola and garden flowers brightened the Oxley home.

Charles G. Oxley Lelia Gossett John H. Kohl Rose Marie Blomquist Oxley Sixth Avenue SE Joan Kubik

Donald Leonard Family to Visit Here

Mr and Mrs Donald M Leonard and their daughter Kay of Grand Rapids Michigan will arrive Friday evening for a two week visit with Mrs Leonard's parents Mr and Mrs Harry Cocker at Windermere apartments.

Donald M. Leonard Kay Grand Rapids, Mich

King Daughters Host Fall Meeting at Anderson Home

Jane Boyd circle of King's Daughters held its first fall meeting with a luncheon at Mrs. Oscar A. Anderson's home on Ridgeway drive SE. President Mrs. L. K. Cornell led, and Mrs. Hughes directed devotions. Red Cross sewing reported 10 sweaters completed and other garments. An honor pearl went to Mrs. Cornell and a memory pearl to charter member Mrs. O. M. Bundy. Next gathering set for Sept. 17 with Mrs. Gertrude Bain.

Jane Boyd King's Daughters Oscar A. Anderson Ridgeway Drive L. K. Cornell William Hughes Red Cross Hughes Cornell O. M. Bundy Gertrude Bain Seventeenth Street

Klatter Klub Hosts Prize Night on 500 Games

Mrs Charles Bennett hosted Klatter Klub at 136 Thirty third Street Drive SE on Wednesday evening. Prizes in 500 were won by Mrs Claude at the home of Mrs Robert Wright at 1637 East Avenue NE.

Charles Bennett Thirty-third Street Klatter Klub Claude Robert Wright E Avenue

Malta Chapter No 415 OES Meeting Set Saturday Evening

Members of Malta chapter No 415 OES will convene 7 45 pm Saturday in the Masonic hall all members invited to attend.

Malta Masonic Hall

Myers Host 3rd Wedding Anniversary Dinner

Mr and Mrs Kenneth E Myers entertain on their third wedding anniversary at a dinner party Friday evening at their home 434 Nineteenth street NE Guests include Mrs Kay and Mr and Mrs O P Myers and Miss Wilma Myers The event also honors the anniversaries of the Kays and the Myers pair

Kenneth E. Myers Nineteenth Street NE Myers Fred Kay Monticello Mr. Myers O. P. Myers Wilma Myers Kay

Mrs Wentzle Ruml Returns From Chicago Visit

Mrs. Wentzle Ruml of 1901 Fifth avenue SE returns from Chicago after a week with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W J Jordan. Dr Ruml and Mrs Ruml visited Chicago as a group and celebrated his carehaay Friday. He returned last Sunday.

Wentzle Rumi Fifth Avenue SE Chicago W. J. Jordan Rumi Rum Suny

Stewart Holmes Family Returns From Wyoming Vacation

Mr and Mrs Stewart Holmes and their two sons Bill and James return to 369 Forest Drive SE after a two week vacation at Wind River Mountain and Jenny Lake Wyoming. Bill and James climbed Gannett Peak during their trip.

Wind River Mountain Wyo Jenny Lake Stewart Holmes Forest Drive Bill James Gannett Peak

Mrs Louie Christiansen Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Louie F Christiansen hosted her bridge club at luncheon Friday with eight places set. Guests included Mrs Ogee Jones and Mrs Car Nel, attending from 1711 Washington Avenue SE.

Louie F. Christiansen Washington Avenue SE Ogee Jones Car Nel

Parlor City lodge holds breakfast at Ellis Park

Thirty members of Parlor City lodge No. 58 gathered for a Wednesday breakfast at the duck pond in Ellis park. Mrs. Della Rogers led the event with assistance from Mrs. Katherine Dvorak Mrs. Elizabeth Beall Mrs. Esther Sadler and Mrs. Irene Minehart. Guests included Mrs. Mary Smith Mrs. Annie Frink and Mrs. Helen Squires with her daughter Wilda.

Parlor City Lodge No. 58 Duck Pond Ellis Park Della Rogers Katherine Dvorak Elizabeth Beall Esther Sadler Irene Minehart Mary Smith Annie Frink Helen Squires Wilda

Senior Scout Troop E6 Dinner Marks Second Annual Reunion

The senior Scout troop E 6 held its second annual reunion dinner Thursday at the Lafayette cafe. Dr. Ward C. Macy spoke on Entering College. Twenty four members attended. several members enlisted in the reserve corps and Navy or pre flight school.

LaFayette Cafe Ward C. Macy Guy Clark, Jr Perry Woodward Otto Kohl, Jr Reserve Clifford #Freeman Navy Harrold Simmonds Iowa City D. H. Lackey C. S. Woodward W. R. Grissel L. Beardsley

T Z Cook Relief Corps Meets

Members of T Z Cook Woman's Relief corps No 11 met Thursday afternoon in Memorial hall. Florence Sherman was installed as assistant conductor Laura Bell Walker as patriotic instructor and Frances Hill as historian. A report on Red Cross work was given. The corps voted to buy a 100 war bond and will organize a class to make bandages and sponges.

T. Z. Cook Woman's Relief Corps No. 11 Memorial Hall Florence Sherman Laura Bell Walker Frances Hill Red Cross

Mrs Raymond Wernimont Hosts Bridge Club

Mrs Raymond J Wernimont was hostess to members of her bridge club at a dessert luncheon Friday in her home 1512 Avenue NE. Places were arranged for eight.

Raymond J. Wernimont Bridge Club Avenue NE

PTA Mothersingers Plan Fall Rehearsals at YWCA

The P T A Mothersingers directed by Miss Grace Meloney begin fall rehearsals September 8 at 1 45 p m at the YWCA. An appearance is scheduled for early October and all mothers interested in choral work are invited to join.

P. T. A. Mothersingers Grace Meloney

Farber and Newman Marriage Announced

Mrs. Ella Newman of 1009 Ninth Street NW and B. F. Farber of 1357 The bride wore a tan and brown redingote with matching accessories and a yellow gladiolus corsage. Mr. Farber works at LaPlant Choate Manufacturing and the couple will reside at 1357 Twentieth Avenue SW.

Ella Newman Ninth Street B. F. Farber

Progressive Party Welcomes New Members In Industrial Sea Group

The Progressive Party welcomed Misses Betty Britt Venita Leidigh Betty Burrell Mavis Durscher LaVonne Reynolds Elsie Ricksler Bertha Kriz Marjorie Helmick Esther Durscher as new members. Miss Martha Becker hosted the first course at 1742 First Avenue NE and extended an invitation to a steak fry on the 17th. Membership is open to girls in industry or home work.

Betty Britt Venita Leidigh Betty Burrell Mavis Durscher LaVonne Reynolds Elsie Ricksler Bertha Kriz Marjorie Helmick Esther Durscher Martha Becker First Avenue Mary Ann Salk Co Tee Nielson Avenue Miss Becker

Service circle hosts fall dessert luncheon for King's Daughters

Mrs. Ruby Seysler entertained the Service circle of King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon in the fall season opening. Mrs. W. A. Capron presided, Eldon Rohn led devotions, and new committees were announced. The circle plans monthly philanthropic sewing for the Red Cross with Mrs. C. H. Klersey performing initiation rites for Mrs. F. E. Winston. Guest Mrs. C. H. Warren of Wichita, Kansas attended.

Ruby Seysler D Avenue King’s Daughters W. A. Capron Eldon Rohn Red Cross C. H. Klersey F. E. Winston

Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Clemenson for Midboro Club

Mrs. C. A. Clemenson of 3112 E avenue NE hosted the Midboro club Thursday luncheon. Assisting were Mrs. M. J. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Henry Houseman. Guests included Sadie Noll James McHugh Merle Brennman David Dingman Joseph Schoenfeld and Harold McTavish. Bridge honors went to Mrs. Noll Mrs. S. W. Spencer and Mrs. Leo Smith.

C. A. Clemenson E Avenue NE Midboro Club M. J. Fitzgerald Henry Houseman Mmes Sadie Noll James McHugh Merle Brennaman David Dingman Joseph Schoenfeld Harold McTavish Noll S. W. Spencer Leo Smith

Bluff View Aid Picnic At Ellis Park Reported

Twenty members of the Bluff View Aid society met for a picnic Wednesday in Ellis park. Mrs. William Benner will entertain the group Oct. 7 in her Covington home.

Bluff View Aid Society Ellis Park William Benner Covington

Mrs Carroll Honored at Post-Nuptial Shower Event

The mothers of the students hosted a post-nuptial shower Thursday evening in the Bungalow of the Light company. Courtesy Mrs Michael Carroll attended after her Stark marriage to Leo Stodola. Games provided the evening's entertainment.

the Light Company Michael Carroll Stark Leo Stodola

Ambassador Circle Members Host Dessert Luncheon

Ambassador circle of King's Daughters met for a dessert luncheon at 2017 Country Club Parkway SE hosted by Mrs. Wallace G. Boyson. Guests included Mrs. Kenneth L. Hastie Mrs. H. Lloyd Miller Mrs. Kenneth Meyers and Mrs. R. L. Gardiner. Mrs. H. M. Whitaker elected president and Mrs. Bernard Weaver treasurer for the coming year.

Ambassador Circle of King’s Daughters Wallace G. Boyson Country Club Parkway SE Kenneth L. Hastie H. Lloyd Miller Kenneth Meyers R. L. Gardiner H. M. Whitaker Bernard Weaver

Covington Church Sponsors Sunday School Rally Day

The Covington community church will sponsor a Sunday school rally day after morning services. The WMT gospel hour team will attend and a picnic will be served at the hall at noon. Edgewood and Lincoln communities are invited to partake in the picnic.

Covington WMT Edgewood Lincoln

Miss June Smith Enrolls In Michael Reese School Of Nursing

Miss June Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Noble Smith leaves for Chicago to enroll in the Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing.

June Smith Mrs. Noble Smith Chicago Michael Reese Hospital School of Nursing

Ramaker women return from six week western vacation

Annabelle and Lavon Ramaker of 268 Seventh Avenue Southwest will return this weekend after a six week vacation spent in the western states outside the vicinity.

Annabelle Lavon Ramaker Seventh Avenue SW

Millburn Family Reunion to Be Held at Bever Park

The Millburn family reunion is set for noon in Bever Park's large pavilion. Organizers invite all descendants to attend and enjoy a community gathering with meals and activities in a park setting.

Millburn Bever Park

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