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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1939

Page

11

Audrey Campbell Weds Alexander Batchelor in St John’s Episco pal

Audrey Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert E Campbell and Alexander Batchelor son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Batchelor of Moline Illinois were married Monday at 730 PM in St John’s Church in a ceremony before 200 guests. Rev D A Lofer ski officiated with Elinor Kendall and Lois Stitzel performing the music.

Audrey Campbell Robert E. Campbell Country Club Parkway SE Alexander Batchelor Moline St. John's Episcopal Church D A Loferski Elinor Kendall Marion Lois Stitzel Roosevelt Room Roosevelt Hotel Marabelle Fuller Cedar Rapids Adele Weymouth Rockford, Ill Virginia Peck St. Paul Mary Clifford Peggy Fedder Elgin W. R Coe College Kappa Delta Sorority Phi Sigma Iota Neridean Batchelor Reuben H. Donnelly Company Chicago University of Ilinois Kappa Delta R. D. Evans R. Q. Evans Barbara Rhys Carl Telander Robert Campbell, Jr Iowa City Ralph Ryner Kansas City John D Behrens Davenport Charles Kane Wilma Bolsinger Colesburg Margaret Fedder Jerry James Hampton St. John’s Episcopal Church Moline, Ill

Milwaukee bridesmaids to attend Stark Isom wedding

Miss Lorraine Stevens and Miss Mary O Boyle of Milwaukee arrive to serve as bridesmaids for the September 16 wedding of Miss Katherine Stark and William G Isom. They will stay with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard E. Stark at 2141 Linden drive SE. Stevens arrives Tuesday evening and O Boyle Wednesday.

Katherine Stark William G Isom Lorraine Stevens Mary O’boyle Milwaukee Leonard E. Stark Linden Drive Miss Stevens Miss O'Boyle

Mrs Bleakley and Miss Burgert Return After Month-Long Trip

Miss Leone Burgert of 1948 Fifth Avenue SE and Mrs David G Bleakley of 2600 Meadowbrook Drive SE returned Sunday from a motor tour lasting a month. They visited the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee North Carolina Mount Pleasant New Jersey and New York City during their travels.

Bleakley Burgert Leone Burgert Fifth Avenue SE David G Bleakley Meadowbrook Drive Smoky Mountains Tennessee North Carolina Mount Pleasant N. J New York City

Tschirgis Return From Minnesota Vacation

Mr and Mrs Arthur M Tschirgis 517 Nineteenth Street SE have returned from a two week vacation as guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Ristine at their cottage on Hungry Jack Lake Minnesota.

Arthur M. Tschirgi Nineteenth Street Mrs. Henry, Ristine Hungry Jack Lake Minnesota

Pickfords Return From Wisconsin Vacation

Mr and Mrs R H Pickford and son Tommy have come home to 357 Forest Drive SE after a month at Long Lake Wisconsin. David Pickford spent ten weeks as a junior counselor at Cheley camps. Bill Bloomhall and his parents traveled to Wisconsin last weekend and will return Thursday.

R. H. Pickford Forest Drive Tommy Long Lake Wisconsin David Pickford Cheley Camps Bill Bloomhall C. W Bloomhall

Hallgren Family Returns From Minnesota Vacation

Mr and Mrs A H Hallgren and their daughters Margaret Ann and Frances return home to 375 Nineteenth Street SE after a Smoky Point Lodge stay on Leach Lake near Walker Minnesota. Their return included a scenic drive through Wisconsin.

Smoky Point Lodge Leach Lake Walker Minn A. H. Hallgren Nineteenth Street Margaret Ann Frances Hallgren Hallgren Wisconsin

Aubineaus Leave After Visiting Randalls

Guests in the home of Mr and Mrs John Randall at 328 Forest Drive SE over the weekend were Mr and Mrs M J Aubineau and their daughter Jeanne of Kenilworth Ill Mrs Aubineau and Jeanne drove to Cedar Rapids to meet Mr Aubineau who had returned from the west coast.

John Randall Forest Drive M. J. Aubineau Jeanne Kenilworth, Ill

Eleanor Houts Returns From Month in the East

Miss Eleanor Houts of 1808 Washington Avenue SE returned Sunday after a month in the east visiting New York City Asbury Park Albany and Niagara Falls.utifs

Eleanor Houts Washington Avenue SE East New York City Asbury Park Albany Niagara Falls

Local families return from summer trips across the Midwest

Mr and Mrs Worth Averill and their children Nancy and Dudley came back from a season at Corey lake Three Rivers Michigan. The Reids and their children Patsy Ruth Jacqueline John completed a motor trip to Denver with stops at Boys Town Estes Park Lookout Mount Evans Red Rocks Big Thompson canyon and visits to the Cheneys in Golden Colorado.

Worth Averill 1831 Second Avenue SE Nancy Dudley Corey Lake Three Rivers Mich Oval Reid Patsy Ruth Jacqueline Ralph Reid John Denver Boys’ Town Neb Estes Park Lookout Mount Evans Red Rocks Park Big Thompson Canyon Paul Cheneys Golden Colo Ralph Reids

Kopeckys Return From Visit To Minnesota

Mr and Mrs William G Kopecky of Kansas City have returned home after a two week visit with Mr Kopeckys parents Mr and Mrs George Kopecky at 2226 Fortyninth street NE.

William G. Kopecky Kansas City Mr. Kopecky George Kopecky Forty-ninth Street

Final Pre-Nuptial Affairs For Evelyn Northcott

Final pre nuptial courtesies for Miss Evelyn Northcott bride elect of Walter Staves fill the social calendar. A pantry shower hosted by Miss Jean Dunlap and Mrs. Robert Gable at 1102 Elmhurst Dr NE features pink and blue decor and a court whist.

Evelyn Northcott Walter Staves Jean Dunlap Robert Gable Miss Northcott Miss Dunlap Elmhurst Drive Dorothy Doolittle Jane Sigmund Marilyn Chyle Eloise Helfenstine Frances Rubins Ruth McDermott Dorothy Jane Plock Jeanine Sheetz Frances McLaughlin June Dunlap Mary Louise Gilchrist Gertrude Shoemaker Jane Huston Ronald B. Moore Russell Knapp E. Harold Skinner Glenn Suits John Northcott Waterloo A. H. Morgan Mrs

Past Matrons of Cedar Chapter to Meet for Luncheon

The Past Matrons Association of Cedar Chapter OES will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at Mrs. Louis Cullman’s home. A business session will be followed by a social hour. Hostesses are Mesdames Gertrude Hansen Nellie Stoltenberg Iva Kurtz and Rhoda Wilson.

Arno Peets Leave, Visit with Helbigs in Glen Dale

Mr and Mrs Arno Peet of Glen Dale California have returned home after a two week visit with Mrs Peets parents Mr and Mrs Henry Helbig at 1932 Grande avenue SE

Arno Peets Henry Helbigs Arno Peet Glendale Calif

Ehrenbergers Host Brink Family Guests

Mr and Mrs Frank Ehrenberger and their family hosted guests for a week. The Milton Brinks and their four daughters from Dawson Minnesota visited along with Gerald Brink of Grainger Minnesota and Mrs Blanche Brink of Cresco. En route home they traveled to Harmony Preston Dun dee and Montevideo Minnesota.

Frank Ehrenberger Milton Brink Dawson, Minn Gerald Brink Grainger Minn Blanche Brink Cresco Milton Brinks Harmony Preston Dundee Montevideo

Frews Host Weekend Visitors In Illinois

Miss Dorothy Marie Leist of Geneva Illinois and Mr and Mrs Ted VanKlaveren of Aurora Illinois were weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Jack Frew at 720 Thirty-fourth Street SE. Miss Leist is a niece of Mrs Frew.

Dorothy Marie Leist Geneva, Ill Ted VanKlaveren Aurora, IL Jack Frew Thirty-fourth Street Miss Leist Frew

Dinner Honors Thirteen Women Entering College

A Marion Country Club dinner Tuesday honors thirteen young women set to begin college and university studies. The event features hosts including Richard Fussell and Donald Tow with dancing to follow after the meal.

Marion Country Club Barbara Shonka Gladys Linge Ruth Ann Hasek Kathryn Dennison Virginia Dodds Theone Larson Joan Chehak Marjorie Moravec June DeNio Betty Barnum Dorothy Boisen Jeanne Puckett Dorothy Miller Richard Fussell Donald Tow Robert Hense Bill Mehegan B Reinheimer Junior Giffee Robert Carpenter William Franey Glenn McGowan Winston Lowe Phil Austin Harlan Rice Jack Sopousck

Mrs J U Yessler and Joan Return from Chicago Visit

Mrs J U Yessler of 2405 Fourth Avenue SE and her daughter Joan returned after a ten day visit to Chicago. They were joined by Mrs Carrie Jamison of Shell Rock. In Oak Park they saw Mrs J D Fouse and Mrs Charles G Delo, and Joan stayed with Miss Jeanne Aubineau of Kenilworth.

J U. Yessler Fourth Avenue SE Joan Chicago

Franken Dinner At hill crest home Tuesday

Mrs Edwin Franken and Miss Katherine Franken will host a dinner at their home on Hill Crest Drive SE Tuesday evening. Guests include Mrs Dwight Krumholtz Mrs W E Lamey Mrs Philip Palmer and Miss Anna Laura Palmer of Albany NY.

Edwin Franken Hillcrest Drive Katherine Franken Dwight Krumholtz W. E. Lamey Philip Palmer Anna Laura Palmer Albany, NY

Dorothy Miller to Enter Mills College Freshman Year

Dorothy Miller to enter Mills College in Oakland California for her freshman year spending Tuesday evening departing with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Miller at 2860 B avenue NE.

Dorothy Miller Mills College Oakland Calif Robert J. Miller B Avenue NE

Tri Delta Alliance Dinner and Meeting Planned

The Tri Delta Alliance will meet Tuesday at 6 30 pm in the Tri Delta sorority rooms for dinner followed by a business meeting. Mrs John T Massey is chairman of the committee made up of the remaining officers.

Tri Delta Alliance Tri Delta Sorority John T Massey

Miss Marie Todd Returns Home From Ashby Residence

Miss Marie Todd of Warrensburg Missouri has returned to her home after spending several weeks in the home of Mr and Mrs Delbert Ashby at 2520 Country Club Parkway SE.

Marie Todd Warrensburg, Mo Delbert R. Ashby Country Club Parkway SE

Holiday gathering at Kohl home with two mothers

Spending the holiday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto A. Kohl at 1730 Third avenue SE were their mothers Mrs. Henry Kohl of Lisbon and Mrs. J. T. Phillips of Des Moines joining the family for the celebration.

Otto A. Kohl Third Avenue SE Henry Kohl Lisbon J. T. Phillips Des Moines

Sunday Society Notices for Clubs Lodges and Church

Notices for clubs lodges and church must be sent to the society department by 4 p.m. Friday for Sunday publication. Other items are due by 4 p.m. Saturday to ensure in the Sunday issue. The society department stays open until 6 p.m. Saturday. For daily or Sunday copy engagements or marriages must be written not telephoned.

Society Sunday Society

Luncheon Held For Miss Frances Eby Before Wedding

Continuing pre nuptial parties for Miss Frances Eby who will wed Saturday to Johnson C Greedy were hosted Tuesday afternoon at the Cedar Rapids Country club. Miss Blaise and her mother along with Mrs Leland C Miller attended as hostesses. Covers were laid for fourteen as roses and decorative figures adorned the long table.

Frances Eby Johnson C Greedy Barbara Blaise Earl P. Blaise Eighteenth Street Leland C. Miller Linden Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

Barnes O'Donnells Return From Colorado Trip

Mr and Mrs Donald P Barnes of 352 Garden Drive SE and their son Mitchell have come home after two weeks in Evergreen Colorado They were joined Wednesday by Harry G O'Donnell of 2220 Grande Avenue SE and his son Barnes who also returned from the Colorado resort.

Donald P. Barnes Garden Drive Mitchell Evergreen Colo Harry G. O’donnell Grande Avenue Barnes Colorado Resort

Mrs. R. M. McCullough Returns From Okmulgee Visit

After five weeks in Okmulgee, Mrs. R. M. McCullough of Windemere apartments has returned home. She visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Tulloch and her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. George A. Farris.

Okmulgee Oklo R. M McCullough Windemere

I H. WN Circle Opens Season At Hamer Home

The circle of the Kings Daughters meets at Mrs. H C Hamer s home 228 Twenty fourth street drive SE on Thursday at 1 30 pm for a dessert luncheon Circle officers assist in hosting and plans for the October Cedar Rapids state convention will be discussed.

I H. WN Circle of the King's Daughters H. C. Hamer Twenty Fourth Street

Dairy Dale Trustees Plan Evening Meeting

The Dairy Dale community board of trustees will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m at the hall to discuss propositions from the August 28 meeting. All district residents interested in the Dairy Dale hall are urged to attend.

Community of Dairy Dale Dairy Dale Hall

East Highlands Club Plans Picnic and Fall Party

East Highlands community club will meet Thursday at 6 30 p m at Dairy Dale hall for a picnic supper and fall party with cards and dancing. All members and past members are invited. For more information call 29620.

East Highlands Community Club Dairy Dale Hall

Ruth Preston visits family. teaches in Atkins

Miss Ruth Preston of Atkins spent the holiday weekend with her mother Mrs. S. E. Preston at 1307 Elmhurst drive NE. She graduated from Coe College in June and is teaching English at Atkins High School.

Ruth Preston Atkins S. E. Preston Elmhurst Drive

Andersons Spend Holiday Weekend in Muscatine Visit

Mr and Mrs Harry A Anderson of Bloomington Ind arrived Friday to spend the weekend with Mrs Andersons parents Mr and Mrs Frank D Miller at 3432 First Avenue E They were chaperoned as far as Muscatine by Mr and Mrs Robert Glasgow and their daughter Betty of that city.

Harry A. Anderson Bloomington Ind

Elizabeth Kay and Kenneth Myers wed in Monticello church

Elizabeth Kay daughter of Monticello residents married Kenneth Eugene Myers at First Congregational Church of Monticello with Rev. Walter Staves officiating. Reception for 75 followed at the couple’s home. they plan a northern motor trip and future residence at 1544 B avenue NE.

Elizabeth Kay Kenneth Myers Monticello First Congregational Church Elizabeth Harriett Kay Fred J. Kay Kenneth Eugene Myers O. P. Myers Fifth Avenue SE Walter Staves Cedar Rapids Samuel Gutensohn

Alpha Gamma Delta to Meet at Palisades

Active members of Alpha Gamma Delta at Coe College will gather for an overnight house party at the Palisades Tuesday evening.

Alpha Gamma Deltas Palisades Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority Coe College the Palisades

Birthday Dinner Honors William Newcomb in Williamsport

William Newcomb of Williams burg was honored at a weekend birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. Clementine Scolaro of 1808 Blake boulevard SE. The Newcomb family, including Carol Jane and Sherry, joined relatives Roy Byam, Donald, Betty Jean Newcomb, Mrs. Thomas Newcomb, James Scolaro, and John Joseph Newcomb in attendance.

William Newcomb Williamsburg Clementine Scolaro Blake Boulevard

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Corrine Fahrney Joyce Colhnan Margaret Threthheld Marjorie Batchelor Miss Fahrney Fedal Misses Stevens O’boyle L. E. Starks Arthur MM. Tschirgis The Peoples Savings Bank the Peoples Savings Bank CE Parking Acrommodatir Ng Thompson Photo R. I. Pickfords Aubineaus Randalls Worth Averills W. G. Kopeckys Ulffer School OF Music Art F. Pufflr St. NE Cedar Chapter Ennrenbergers Frews J. U. Yessler Joan Wome Katherine Miss Marie Todd Otto Kohls R. M. McCullough I. H. N. Circle East Highlands Club Tiarry Andersons Croquignole 2Nd Ave 2Nd Street George Guyan Cecil Goettsch Ronald B Moore Robert Cresswell Ann Elizabeth Helscher Sigourney Maxine Redmond Doris Garner John R. Northcott John R Northcott Myers John K. Kay Arnold S. Koons Anoka, Minn Robert B. Cresswell Kay Margaret McNeill Betty Denkhoff Jean Hogan Wilma Myers Cedar Washington High School Phi Alpha Pi Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Carrie Longerbean Riverside Annie LeGore el Monte Lillian Michener Ernest Myers Eugene Colony Newcomb Good Housekeeping Magazine Modern Mai Canulowrs Dry Cleaners Tillyer C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Co 3Rd St. SE Dia Hiarry F. Tishner Pres
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