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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1941

Page

7

Dinner honors Miss Graves and Dr MacVane before wedding

A FYE BRIDAL dinner at the Roosevelt hotel honored Miss Patricia Graves and Dr. William Leslie MacVane II of Baltimore as they prepare for their Saturday wedding. Guests included bridal party and out of town visitors hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Choate.

Patricia Graves William Leslie MacVane II Baltimore Roosevelt Hotel Roy E. Choate Sricuus Owen N. Elliott Vernon Drive E. W. LaPlante Blake Boulevard Paul Haigrit Indianapolis Betty Lynn Kenneth Adair Nancy Lee Willis N. Graves Logan Charles M. Daniel Terre Haute Ind Dr. MacVane William Leslie MacVane Portland Charles Daniels Edward la ™Lante O. Haniel Sinclair Avenue

Shower honors Velda Stallman bride elect in Fairfax

A Friday shower in the Gas company Glow room hosted by Miss Marjorie Towers and Miss Monica Kennedy honored Velda Stallman of Fairfax. Prizes for banco went to Mesdames Walter Krohn Amos Thompson and Vernon Schrader who donated gifts to the bride elect. Thirty five attendees. The wedding is set for Sept 17 in Fairfax.

Marjorie Towers Monica Kennedy Velda Stallman Fairfax Banco Walter Krohn Amos Thompson Vernon Schrader

Mrs. Strang Returns From Midwest Trip

Mrs. H. B. Strang arrives back Thursday after a week visiting Kansas City Tulsa and Oklahoma City. She resides at 1801 Washington avenue SE.

Mrs. Strang Kansas City Tulsa Oklahoma City H. B. Strang Washington Avenue

Pinochle Club Prizes Awarded in Neighborhood Gathering

Mrs. Roscoe Rhodes hosted eight members at 894 Daniels Street NE on Thursday afternoon. Prizes went to Mesdames Edith Kellerman Rhuben Leinbaugh Rhodes and Leo Smith.

Roscoe Rhodes Daniels Street Edith Kellerman Rhuben Leinbaugh Rhodes Leo Smith

Mind Your Manners Mind Your Manners Quiz

Answers to social usage questions for soldiers and guests at camps. The guidance covers thank you notes for gifts, letter frequency, visiting arrangements, appropriate attire, and avoiding unwanted attention to soldiers. It also presents a preferred response to a Sunday dinner guest scenario.

Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Kilma Estate

On August 22 1941 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of John Kilma late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to the estate should make immediate payment to the undersigned. Those having claims should present them in due form to the administrator.

Tate Towa Linn County John Kilma Ntics Sh Ta Tee Ling County Lows District State of Amanda M. Fish Iowa

Bridal Dinner Planned for Miss Zisko and Dr Maresh

For Miss Katherine Zisko and Dr. Everett R Maresh of Detroit, who will wed Sunday afternoon, the bridegroom elects parents Dr and Mrs Reginald Maresh host a bridal dinner Saturday at 1919 Ellis Boulevard NW. Joining are Mr. and Mrs Raymond Churchill, Mr. and Mrs Roy Freshwater, Robert Maresh, Joe Zisko, Miss Elizabeth Bryant, Miss Flora Fleming, Gordon Meyers, and Lieut and Mrs Bernard Smith.

Katherine Zisko Everett R.maresh Detroit Reginald Maresh Ellis Boulevard Raymond Churchill Roy Freshwater Robert Maresh Joe Zisko Elizabeth Bryant Flora Fleming Gordon Meyers Bernard Smith

Couple Feted At Shower Ahead Of Sep Wedding At C S P S Hall

Miss Marcella Peckar and William Kristan, set to wed Sept 18, were honored at a bridal shower at the C S P S hall. Their mothers Mrs John Peckar and Mrs Joseph Kristan hosted with help from Mesdames Joseph Kristan Jr Frank Tvridik William Coon and Miss Josephine Tvridik. Attendants included Beverly Ann Jaison Alice Lehman Mary Ann Peckar Georgiana Kristan Leona Mae Kristan Betty Sedenka and Mary Mentzer.

Marcella Peckar William Kristan C.S. P. S. Hall John Peckar Joseph Kristan Joseph Kristan, Jr Frank Tvridik William Coon Josephine Tvridik Beverly Ann Jaison Alice Lehman Mary Ann Peckar Georgiana Kristan Leona Mae Kristan Betty Sedenka Mary Mentzer

Missionary Society Votes to Raise 1200 Dollars

Sixty five members of the Woman's Missionary society of the First Christian church voted to raise 1200 by pledges for Mrs. Paul Andrews of Paraguay. Dr. Marion H. Williams spoke on The Present Crisis, the Church's Opportunity during the luncheon meeting served by Mrs. Leo Vanous and her committee.

Woman's Missionary Society of the First Christian Church Leo Vanous Paul Andrews Paraguay Marion H. Williams G E. King Joseph Onofrio Edgar King Lester Martinek

Shower Honors Miss Marianne Foushee Before Sept 23 Wedding

Miss Mary Scanlan and Miss Marguerite Scanlan hosted a Thursday evening shower at the Roosevelt hotel for Miss Marianne Foushee, who will wed Kenneth Heefner on September 23. Guests included Mesdames Diehl and Goss and several Misses such as Stewart, Euken, Johnson, Neary, Hogan, Star man, Vaughin, and Muetzel.

Mary Marguerite Scanlan Sixth Avenue SE Roosevelt Hotel Marianne Foushee Kenneth Heefner Danco William Diehl Roy Goss Kathryn Stewart Frances Euken Mildred Johnson Mardel McGinn Betty Davenport Beverly Hoese Jean Neary Peggy Neary Marge Hogan Betty Starman Margaret Ann Vaughin Barbara Muetzel

Jolly Gift Club Holds Meeting at Mrs Larson Home

Thirteen members attended the Jolly Gift club meeting at Mrs. Rose Larson’s house on D avenue NE. Prizes in rummy went to Mrs. Carl C. Jacobsen and Mrs. William Siebert. The next gathering is set for Mrs. Jacobsen’s home at 3112 D avenue NE.

Jolly Gift Club Rose Larson D Avenue NE Carl C. Jacobsen William Siebert Jacobsen

Pineapple Quilt Pattern Still Popular in Early Days

In early quilting, the Pineapple design remained favored for its beauty and easy cutting. Pattern 2891 includes pattern pieces diagram instructions yardage chart and finishing steps. Send 10 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept 82 Eighth Ave New York NY.

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

Holbrooks and Amidon Conclude East Trip

Mr and Mrs Royal H Holbrook and Miss Helen B Amidon return from a Pittsburgh visit with Mr and Mrs John A Holbrook. Royal Holbrook continues to Baltimore for the National Association of Power Engineers convention where he is a past national president and was elected chairman of the board of arbitration.

Royal H. Holbrook Helen B. Amidon Second Avenue SE Pittsburgh John A. Holbrook Royal Holbrook Baltimore National Association of Power Engineers Board of Arbitration

Illiteracy Topic At Eleanor Hart Missionary Meeting

The Eleanor Hart Missionary Society of the First Lutheran church discussed Erasing Illiteracy with talks on Each One Teach One moonlight schools for adults in eastern Kentucky and Cedar Rapids illiteracy at nine tenths of one per cent. September Lutheran Woman's Work noted. Next meeting is October 3 at 1 30 pm with Mrs Boerkrem.

Eleanor Hart Lutheran Woman's Work Boerkrem Seventeenth Street SE

Mrs Stanek Feted At Shower In Burlington

Mrs M A Pope of Burlington entertained Thursday evening in honor of her sister Mrs E A Stanek the former Miss Nyline Brown. The party was at the Staneks apartment 124832 Maplewood drive NE with guests including Arminta Davidson Wilma Wells Ann O Leary Adelaide Boxa Beryl Brookman and several others. Out of town guests were Mrs Alfred Garnett Mrs Edwin Trachta of Fairfax and Miss Helen Grauer of Lisbon.

M. A. Pope Burlington E. A. Stanek Nyline Brown Staneks Maplewood Drive Arminta Davidson Wilma Wells Ann O'Leary Adelaide Boxa Beryl Brookman Lester Hach George Hoffner Charles Popper Owen Hardendorf Darwin Robertson Lavona Clark

Violet Holtz Elected Pleiades Alumnae President

Miss Violet Holtz was chosen president of the Pleiades Alumnae association of Coe college Thursday evening at her home. Other officers are Dr. Blanche Houser as vice president and Miss Jaroslava Holubova as secretary treasurer. Out of town members present include Mrs. R. M Threlkeld of Denver former Jane Davis and Miss Catherine Adams of Miami University Oxford Ohio.

Violet Holtz Pleiades Alumnae Association Coe College Fourth Avenue SE Blanche Houser Jaroslava Holubova R. M Threlkeld Denver Jane Davis Catherine Adams Miami University Oxford Ohio

Daniels Park Missionary Society Meeting Report

Miss Marvel Foster spoke on her work at the Community House during the Daniels Park Missionary Society meeting in the church parlors Thursday afternoon. Hostesses were Mesdames A. C. Eddy Art Craft and Ed Tucker. Mrs. L. L. Huston gave devotions and Rev. Morton Hickman led in prayer. Mrs. T. E. Pirth presided.

Miss Marvel Foster Daniels Park Missionary Society A. C. Eddy Art Craft Ed Tucker L. L. Huston Morton Hickman T. E. Pirth

Ta-Wa-Si Camp Fire Plans Hike and Roasts

The Ta-Wa-Si Campfire girls held their first meeting at Mrs. C. P. Lawrence’s home on First Avenue NE. Plans were made for a hike and a wiener roast on September 9. Attending were Jean Geesaman, Donna Jean Roberts, Frances Burke, Darlene Eggleston, La Venne Long and Leah Rosenburg.

The Guardian C. P. Lawrence First Avenue NE Jean Geesaman Donna Jean Roberts Frances Burke Darlene Eggleston la Venne Long Leah Rosenburg

Miami Guests Visit Porter Home

Mrs. Hannibal Porter of Miami and her daughter Elizabeth are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Porter at 1513 Fourth Street NW. They will stay ten days.

Hannibal Porter Miami Elizabeth Robert Porter Peeet

Rummage Sale Planned by Chicago Club

The Chicago and North Western Woman's club meets at the YWCA on Wednesday to plan a rummage sale for September 26 with Mrs. C. K. Homan in charge.

Chicago and North Western Woman's Club Y.W.C.A C. K. Homan

Cedar View Aid Society luncheon hosts 25 members

Mrs Rudy Dasa welcomed 25 Cedar View Aid Society members at a luncheon held Wednesday at 1624 Cold Stream Avenue NE. The group scheduled its next meeting for October 1 at the William Bemer home in Covington.

Rudy Dasa Cold Stream Avenue Cedar View Aid Society William Bemer Covington

Three Home After Canoe Trip In North

Don Hersch Bill Bloomhall and Bill Wheeler arrived home Thursday after a ten day canoe trip in the Rainy Jake region of Canada. On their way home they stopped in Minneapolis.

Don Hersch Greenwood Drive Bill Bloomhall Bever Bill Wheeler Blake Rainy Jake Canada Minneapolis

Memorial service for three sisters and members in Pythian Hall

Thursday evening in Pythian Castle hall Winter temple No 78 Pythian Sisters held a memorial service for Evaline Brainard Amanda McElrath and Judge Herbert C Ring. Grace Wiles and daughter Eileen leaving the city received a gift from Mrs Bessie Galbraith on behalf of the temple. Ritualistic officers served refreshments.

Pythian Castle Hall Winter Temple No. 78 Pythian Sisters Evaline Brainard Amanda McElrath Herbert C. Ring Grace Wiles Eileen Bessie Galbraith

Advice From Mary Manners

A reader asks how to win back a suitor after treating him poorly and how to attract a shy partner. Miss Manners suggests inviting him into group activities, staying friendly, and letting him make advances, while warning against repeat mean behavior.

Miss Manners

Petain to Lease African Base to Axis

The Daily Express, citing a neutral Rome embassy, reports Marshal Henri Philippe Petain agreed to lease Bizerta in French North Africa to Axis powers for a naval base. Bizerta lies near Tunis in Tunisia, south of Sicily in the central Mediterranean.

London The Daily Express Rome Henri Philippe Petain Bizerta Tunisia Tunis Mediterranean Sicily

We, The Women By Ruth Millett

Gazette special writer notes how a wife can make her husband seem important. She echoes his opinions intelligently and avoids exposing his flaws. She praises his skills, shares plans as a united couple, and hides private dynamics to impress others.

Ruth Millett Gazette Joe

Many Divorces Filed as Filings Close in District Court

A flood of petitions Friday in district court marked the last filing day of the September term. Seven divorces were sought including Ruth E. Whittenbaugh for custody and support, and multiple others involving custody battles and alimony. Several civil actions followed, with judgments and attachments requested, and firms like the Gruen Watch Company alleging price cutting by the Silver Company of Cedar Rapids.

District Court Ruth E. Whittenbaugh Willis R. Whittenbaugh Twentieth Street NE Chicago Russell Carne Mary E. Carne Kohaka Frances R. Miller Leon C. Miller Dubuque Mary E Dee James E. Dee Iowa City Vada Rose Lekin Thomas Henry Lekin Blanche Caldwell Robert Caldwell Linn County Alta Franks Laurance Franks Henry A. Hathaway Vernon L. Spohn D. C. McCormac E. B. Louver Bernard Burkhart Louis W. Ross Harry Clevenger Thomas M Koury E. Hall Albert J. Chapman John Suits Leo and Etta Phillipson Colgate Palmolive Peet Company Wendl Gatto Harold Mills Gail Whitmore Will S. Parkin, Jr Stark Building Company D. C. Vernon Continental Casualty Company W. HH. Wenkstein Fred Preston Lynn Freeman The Knights Templar Educational Foundation Marjorie K. Campbell Sam Patterson Edwin A. Beardsley Harry Meredith Isador Tucker Walter Votroubek D. L. Townsend Floyd Dutart Eva Hakes Guy S. Curtis Elizabeth Giblin Jerome L. Gearhart Robert Esther Armstrong Margaret Armstrong Midland Rubber Company W. L. Fowler W. L. Fowler Electric Company A. F. Hungerford George R. Liddle Pioneer Insurance Agency L. D. Burkhalter L. D. Burkhalter Agency

Reviewing Stand With Henry McLemore on Hollywood Inquiry

The columnist mocks the Senate plan to investigate Hollywood for anti Nazi films, arguing lawmakers lack qualification to judge art. He predicts the inquiry will reveal senators who favor a softened Hitler portrayal and spoofs the process as futile and biased. He vows to confront a disliked senator with a Louisville slugger.

Chicago Senate Hollywood Pearl White Hitler Lord Fauntleroy Adolf Saint Bernard Earth Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Congressional Record Ted Williams

Appointment of Administrator for Amanda M. Fish estate

Notice to the public that on the 39th day of August 1941 William Mehaffey was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the Amanda M. Fish estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court. Attorney Carl Hendrickson represents the administrator.

William Mehaffey Carl Hendrickson

Aunt Het Bullying Reveals Inner Insecurity

Aunt Het contends that Jane bullies her husband not from malice but from insecurity. She uses intimidation to bolster her own self esteem and sense of power within the household dynamics.

Jane

Edgar A Guest The Poet of the People

The poem extols a lone fisherman finding peace in nature. It contrasts solitary fishing with noisy companionship and urges quiet, prayer, and self reflection while fishing.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People

Dad's Root Beer Bottling Company Incorporation Noted

Notice of incorporation for Dad's Root Beer Bottling Company filed in Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa. Authorized capital of 10000 dollars, 100 shares at 100 dollars each, 81 paid in, 19 to be paid within a year. Business to manufacture and sell Dad's Root Beer and other soft drinks. Directors Harry F. Turner H G Turner Bronno Mulder. Filed September 5 with Deacon Servent & Soaneler attorneys.

Dad's Root Beer Bottling Company Corporation Harry F. Turner G. Turner Servent & Soaneler

Radio and stage highlights from Iowa and beyond this week

Radio attention comes to New Yorked Rapids with Guy Lombardo on WMT at 9 p.m. Kenny Gardner and Carmen Lombardo sing while Frank Vigneau and Fred Kreitzer provide vocals. The Knickerbocker Playhouse opens its third season with Bob Bailey and Betty Winkler in Fifty Million Dollars Cant Be Wrong. WHo and WLS carry Quiz Kids and National Barn Dance. Saddle Mountain Roundup premieres in Marshalltown with Herald Goodman and a cast from WNCO and Nolly wood.

Knickerbocker Playhouse John Knickerbocker Bob Bailey Betty Winkler Chicago Radio Colony Saddle Mountain Herald Goodman Marshalltown Iowa Odeon Goodman Sunset Corners Symphony Jane Owen Glen Hogan Pardner Sisters WNCO Range Busters Nollywood

Radio Program Guide for September 7 1961

A dense schedule of radio programs across stations WMT WGN WLS WENR WE R, listing times and shows from morning to late night. Entries include news des, dances, musical programs, sports, concerts, and religious features with host names such as Jim Poole Lee Gordon Herman Owig G Baker and many others.

Acres Nat. B. Dance Prophi Bae ER Riet G Baker Mar al. Melodies Herman Owig WMT Elmer Davis Rex Wrnedentter Ee Me Nat'l B Emma Otero WGN Q. Aran L. Welk D. Jureens Chicaroland WLS Guy Lombari WGN News Jim Joy G. Miller Lowe D. Dawn O A. Jarrett O W. Osborne BBC H. Busse Grant G. Williams WMT Red F. Martin Wenr B. Cultford B. Clifford Blliott L.hampton Hinst Dom Des M Pedro O Mid Jimmy Jarretts Ori

Radio Listings and Schedule Fragments Mixed by Stations

A garbled page lists various radio programs and hosts across stations WMT WGN WHO WENR WEN WMT 7:15 p.m. 6:15 a.m. 10:36 p.m. and other times with show titles such as News Heatter Miracle Hour Crime Doctor and Truth or Consequences. The fragmentary guide shows host names like Jarrett O Richards and Lenore and mentions programs ranging from news to music to variety segments.

Geo. Fisher WGN U. S. Army R. Ginsh Keer St. Louis Mike WMT Petit Or Joe Mabel Husing Ricardo Mus WMT Life O Land WGN A Jarrett O WMT Strandvold Yolves WGN L Welk_O WHO Sonsollows Burl Ives Wiio Burlin Jureens Kostelan WLS Lane Heatter Jarrett O. Cnr Wo Winchell Who Merry GoRount 6:15 A.m. Wgn News-Q Ryar Wenr Parker Fam Grant Trene Rich Tsam Wenr Stern Scott Wene Will Joy WMT Workshop G. Williams NBC News Chi J James WGN _ News L. Welk Burling Jurgens O M. Loring O Loring Dess Jim Joy O. Went Herman O Busse Bob Grant Nichols O WGN O Nelson O Osborne Henry Jareett Ore Went L Hamnton O Wno Bondshu Cosmo Jones WGN G Neva

Let's Explore Your Mind on Inheritance and Homesickness

Albert E Wiggam answers questions on heredity noting that a family nose and ear position can be inherited with some traits skipping generations. He also describes two drinking types, defines drunkards, and explains that alcohol never solves problems. He discusses homesickness in soldiers and animals, noting its rarity and mental impact.

Heredity Lebow and Iwwin Brown University

Biddle Sworn In as Attorney General in Washington

Francis Biddle, 55, of Philadelphia, took the oath of office as attorney general Friday in Washington before President Roosevelt and a gathering of distinguished guests.

Washington Francis Biddle Philadelphia Roosevelt

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Graves Mrs. Rhodes T. M. Res. U Miss Zisko C. S. P. S. Hall Marianne Foussee Holbrooks Miss Amidon Missionary Society Jasa Mary Manners Stella Say Petain Axis Gruen Watch Company Silver Company of Cedar Rapids Silver Henry McLemore Rembrandt Norman Rockwell Ram Coun Radio Guy Lombardo By Nadine Subotnik WHO Bob Howe Hedda Hopper Miss Hopper American Legion Judy Chester Lauck Lum Abner Henry Busse Bill Quarton WIT Waterloo Jessica Dragonette WBBM Cal Bno Ch Southernaires Benne Jim Poole Lee Gordon Orson-Mormon WGN Comics WLS Organ Peter WGN Symphony WUNR Musicare Salmon Derby WGN Acad Chuck Acree Orsanlot Silver Theater Wate and Who Catholic WGN Church Albert E. Wiggam QA Wit Birdy
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