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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1941
Page
12
Dr Mary MacFayden Gray notes gray hair can be a beauty asset with proper care. Regular sham pooing and daily brushing keep hair clean and alive. a touch of blueing prevents yellowing. Avoid pulling gray hairs. patch tests matter before dyeing. A balanced diet with vitamin B, greens, fruits, liver, milk, and eggs supports color, while good health and rest aid overall shine.
Mr and Mrs Everett E Fisher and their son Bryce left by car for the east to enroll as a Brown University freshman in Providence Rhode Island next Monday They will visit Washington and New York on the way home they will stop in Brigden Ontario Canada with Mrs Fisher s relatives and friends.
Katherine Zisko and Dr. Everett R Maresh were married Sunday at 3 pm in the First Evangelical church. The event featured palm backdrops, floral arrangements, a seven-branch pulpit light, and a Mary Queen of Scots coronet veil. The couple plans to live in Detroit where Maresh is an orthopedic intern.
After a week with his parents Mr and Mrs R Hunting at 2800 First Avenue East the doctor returned Sunday afternoon to St Luke's Hospital Chicago where he is in his second year of internship.
Mrs Frederick Blanchard of Carmel California will leave Monday night to return home after being the house guest of Mr and Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer at 2001 Linden drive SE.
Mrs. Peter Yulga hosted Catherine’s fourth birthday Saturday afternoon at 611 Fifteenth Avenue SW. A lawn refreshment table with streamers and balloons appeared as guests including Mrs. David Kvapil Carol, Mrs. J. P. Hogan and Bonita, Mrs. Marvin Bishop, Linda and Diane, Mrs. Edward Herron and Deanne, Mrs. Joe Geraghty and Sheila, Mrs. A. Novotny, Jennie, Mary, Mildred and Bob by, Jeanette Hogan, Paul and James Yulga.
Aunt Het expresses relief that Joe stays in a ward rather than a private room. She believes being a good soldier before others aids his recovery and quick healing.
Rainy Sunday evening and Monday morning gatherings took place at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Miss Nelle Erwin hosted a luncheon for Mme Adrienne Boucher of New York City, with 24 guests including Mrs. Bernice Ladd Halvorsen of Cedar Falls. Miss Jane E. Slavata hosted a Chew and Chat dinner for members and guests at the club with a large group, listing numerous attendees.
Mrs J K Munn of Akron Ohio Miss Frances Munn former business and industrial secretary at local YWCA and Jack Munn will arrive Monday evening to stay a few days at the Commonwealth apartments Jack will enroll at Coe College as a freshman.
Bob Ford son of Mrs. L. M. Ford leaves for Davenport to enroll as a freshman at St. Ambrose College. He will begin his college studies this coming term.
Sixty seven members of the E H I club and friends gathered Sunday at the George Patterson home west of the city for a birthday surprise honoring William Poole. Garden flowers and a large cake decorated the lawn. Poole's brother in law H M Phillips made the cake. Mrs. Robert Erickson led music and games. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs H Phillips and Mrs H Kim Bro of Dixon Illinois.
A Wetzel family reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs M E Tanner 610 Thirty fourth street NE A picnic dinner was served to 45 including Mrs Elizabeth Krebs of Fillmore California and Mr and Mrs Wilfred Duboig of Long Beach California Also present were Cedar Rapids residents and guests from Mount Vernon Springville and Vinton
Mrs David W Lehti of 1932 Fifth Avenue SE will entertain the Louise Leibert circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert gathering Tuesday at 1 p.m. in her home.
St Luke's hospital alumnae gathering set for 7 30 Monday at the nurses residence to reassemble and discuss ongoing alumnae activities and plans.
The Ashley chapter D A R opens its first fall meeting Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Charles W. Boegel 1949 First Avenue E. A 1 p.m. board meeting and 1:45 p.m. institute precede the general session. Dr Charles T Hickok will be guest speaker on Traditions in American Political Life. Assisting the hostess are Misses Maxine Boegel Margaret Dickey and Edith Barber Mrs Jack Young and Mrs Clarke Van Meter.
Mr and Mrs Frank Chaloupka of Ely and Mr and Mrs Godfrey Hladky Cedar Rapids celebrated wedding anniversaries Sunday with a dinner at the Chaloupka home in Ely. The Chaloupkas mark 40 years of marriage while the Hladkys celebrate 15 years. Also attending were George and Joanne Hladky Jeramil Detert and daughters Rose and Irene Charles Chaloupka and daughters Gladys and Arlene Elizabeth Jirasek of Ely and Charles Sirovy of Solon.
Guests last week at Mr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Rick residence 620 Thirty third street NE included Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Galliager of Buffalo New York and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rick of New Orleans Louisiana who departed Saturday morning. Also present were F. E Rick and Mrs. Roy Rick with her son Harold of North Hollywood California who left Saturday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Place and Mr. and Mrs. Glenwood Place with daughter Sandra Jean who left for Davenport Sunday morning.
Dr and Mrs Frederick W Mulson of 359 Garden Drive SE returned Saturday after a two weeks motor trip through the west They toured the Black Hills Glacier Yellowstone Teton and Rocky Mountain National Parks and visited Boys Town Nebraska They were accompanied by Mrs Ada Emery and Addie M Roadman both from Iowa City
Mrs. Harry Cisler hosted a birthday party at 1024 Fourth Avenue SE Saturday for her children Marvin and Sandra Kay celebrating their sixth and second birthdays. Guests included Lyle Matthews Billy Powell Bobbie Niles Billy and Yvonne Rosenberry Judy and Nancy Johnson Charlene Kelly Edward Coza Marilyn and Harry Edward Glessner and Patty Lee Goodwater.
Anita Morey daughter of Mr and Mrs R O Morey 9070 Avenue NW marked her tenth birthday with a Saturday theater party in the afternoon. Guests included Joan Poncin Inez Poncin Evelyn Heefner Patsy Carney Evelyn Hatter Marilyn Reid June Littleton Phyllis Haddy Joan Courtrey and Isabelle Webster.
The town sent twenty or thirty young selectees to an induction center a hundred miles away. Women, families, and a band created a tearful farewell with speeches and sentimental songs. The scene left the boys somber and emotional, some sobbing, as they boarded the bus. Some found later gloom waning, others felt the moment was barbarous yet well meant.
Mr and Mrs John E Nagle and Mr and Mrs W J Kadlee completed a two week motor journey through the west. They attended the Iowa state fair in Des Moines and visited the Black Hills Rocky Mountain National Park Denver El Paso Juarez Carlsbad and the Ozarks during the trip.
Mr and Mrs David Paul of Springville announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of daughter Ellen to Harold P Rogers son of Mr and Mrs Glen Rogers 1547 E Avenue NE The wedding will occur this month.
Embroidered crib decoration featuring lazy-daisy flowers with a motif 15x15 inches and a 7x12 inch transfer pattern. Includes illustrations of stitches and materials required. Send 10 cents with pattern number 2966 and your name and address to The Cedar Rapids Gazette needlecraft department in New York.
Entertaining Sunday at Mrs Wuster's tea room Miss Jean Engelman and Mrs Woodrow Bockhaus honored Sept 14 bride elect Miss Phyliss Wenger with a bathroom accessories shower. Guests included Miss Beth Mahannah Aviene Tanner Dean Monson Margaret Wilson Valerie Konec ny Anne Dunlap Florence Wendl Mesdames Schambeereer Rice Van Orsdol Saar of Glenmore La.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Kulhavy and Mr and Mrs Adolph Procock marked their ninth and tenth wedding anniversaries at a Saturday evening party hosted by the Procock home. Attending were William F Beatty E M Petsel and their sons Robert and Ronald Dorothy Pracock and the Kulhavy daughters Marguerite Jeanette and Joan.
Mr and Mrs Joe Hruska of Swisher entertained friends at a picnic supper Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Janda and son Bobby, Mr and Mrs William Hoyt and son David, Mr and Mrs Godfrey Dvorak, Leola Zavodsky, Leona Simon, Josephine Zila, Dorothy Gray, Dorothy Morris, Agnes Kuba, Lillian Jessina, Betty Landa, Sadie Kacer of Cedar Rapids, Robert Hruska of Swisher, and Mr and Mrs J H Wiggins of Marion.
Mrs Paul Hostak of 1441 Second Avenue SE entertained Saturday afternoon for her daughter Shirley Jean's seventh birthday. Attendees included Marlene De Sylva Judy Bells Nancy Lynch Constance Thein Paula Salome Beverly Sipe Evelyn Scott Maureen Fatka Patty Hostak Peter Bailey Jimmy Deal Pat Thein Jackie Andersen Brandon Smith Jerry Chapman and John Pearson with assistance from Mrs Howard Thein and Mrs Marvin Fatka.
Mrs William Swift and her son William of Clinton New Jersey visit the Herman Koenig home at 2117 Madison Street NE for two weeks. The sisters had not seen each other in 37 years.
The home of Mrs Frank X Guyott at 1549 Eighth Avenue SE will host the club’s first meeting of the year on Wednesday at 1 pm. A picnic luncheon will be served.
Mr and Mrs James Gray of Omaha and their two sons Mike and Tony arrived Saturday evening at the home of Mrs Gray s parents Mr and Mrs Rollin Frink 2552 Country Club Parkway SE
Mr and Mrs J F Klima and their children Ellen and Joe attended the Keegan reunion along with Mr and Mrs Lester Holmes and their son Bobbie at Central City. Mrs Gertrude Cosgrove and her children Rose Marie Elaine and Jackie also participated in the Sunday gathering.
A get acquainted Hayes P T A meeting is set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the school auditorium. The Wilson P T A executive committee will convene Tuesday at 2 30 p.m. in the conference room.
The windstorm destroys the two 412 foot Winchargers installed after the July 17 damage. WMT general manager Sumner D. Quarton is out of town, delaying rebuilding plans. The piece notes program listings for WHO WMT WGN WENR and WHO including That Brewster Boy and Vox Pop.
President Roosevelt’s Monday night address is postponed to Thursday at 8 p.m due to the death of Mrs Sara Delano Roosevelt. The broadcast will be carried by major networks and short waved to the world. Local interest notes include Cedar Rapids figures and Skipperville lore involving William L Shirer, a notable radio newscaster.
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