Local Social Notes Highlight Tea and Bridge Gatherings
Mrs. Russ Gray of Rockford hosts coffee with Mrs. Carl Thom as, Mrs. B. M. Bradford presiding. Out of town guest Mrs. H. Y. Platner from Evanston visits the Lattner home. Mrs. A. J. Anderson entertains a tea for Mrs. Vernon Hoffman with Camp Fire girls executive board present. Roswell H. Pickford to luncheon with bridge club. postnuptial shower honors Mrs. Michael Carroll at Roosevelt hotel. Guests include Mary Adams Irma Averill Mary Dulin Ruth Lindeken Arlene Mertens Anita Albert and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russ Gray
Rockford
Carl D. Thomas
Cottage Grove Avenue
Gray
J. E. Bennett
First Avenue NE
B. M. Bradford
H. Y. Platner
Evanston
E. J. Lattner
A. J. Anderson
Maple Drive
Vernon Hoffman
Vergreen, Cole
Jane Garwood
Camp Fire Girls
John R. Battin
E. E. Shenefelt
Mary Adams
Irma Averill
Mary Dulin
Ruth Lindeken
Irma Lindeken
Arlene Mertens
Anita Albert
Ida Lindeken
R. B. Gillen
Marion couple announce Margaret Koon engaged to David Rankin
Mr and Mrs W R Koon of Marion announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret to David Rankin son of Mrs J W Rankin of Monmouth The couple plan a Marion wedding on Saturday Dr Rankin works in research labor at Penick and Ford Ltd ne
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Koon
Marion
Margaret
David Rankin
J. W. Rankin
Monmouth
Rankin
Penick and Ford Ltd
Shriners Auxiliary El Kahir Unit Meet for Picnic
Members of the El Kahir unit of the Shriners hospital auxiliary will gather Thursday at 1 p.m. in Bever Park’s large pavilion for a picnic luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Kahir
Shriners’ Hospital For
Bever Park
Kanter Klub Plans Thursday Treasure Hunt
The Kanter Klub will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Y W C A for a treasure hunt at the Upmier stables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanter Klub
Upmier Stables
Shive and Son Return from Miami
Mrs. Philip W. Shive and her son Jim returned to 2316 B Avenue NE after two months in Miami Beach where Major Shive is stationed with the Army Air Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip W. Shive
Jim
B Avenue NE
Major Shive
Army Air Corps
Miami Beach
Fila
Miss Jean Bailey Leaves for National College of Education
Miss Jean Bailey daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Bailey 1941 Park avenue SE travels to Evanston to begin her senior year at National College of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Bailey
W. H. Bailey
Park Avenue SE
Evanston
National College of Education
Shive and Mitchell Attend Iowa State College
Tom Shive son of Major and Mrs Philip W Shive and Bob Mitchell son of Mr and Mrs D C Robb left for Iowa State College at Ames on Sunday. Both will be sophomores this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Shive
Philip W. Shive
B Avenue
Bob Mitchell
D. C. Robb
C Avenue
Iowa State College
Ames
Tom
Bob
Wanda Misbach to Join Ohio University as Associate Professor
Miss Wanda Misbach visits Cedar Rapids and travels to Columbus Ohio to join the University of Ohio as an associate professor of occupational therapy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Misbach
Ohio
Cedar Rapids
Columbus
University of Ohio
Camp Fire Guardians Association Meets in Mrs Norman Home
Members gathered Monday evening at 504 Ninth Street SW with hostesses Mrs Clifford Lawrence and Mrs M W Buckland. Mrs O E Long reported on the national training course and led a craft session. A miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Vernon Hoffman, formerly Miss Jane Garwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Guardians Association
Arthur Norman
Ninth Street
Clifford Lawrence
M. W. Buckland
O. E.long
Vernon Hoffman
Jane Garwood
Mayflower Chapter to Entertain Honor Guests
The Junior Mayflower chapter of D. A. R. will honor Mrs. John T. Hecker at a dinner hosted by Mrs. George Smith at 2310 B avenue NE. Another honoree is Mrs. Grace Lockhart who recently moved to Iowa City. Mrs Hecker will soon join her husband in Santa Ana, California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Hecker
George Smith
B Avenue NE
Grace Lockhart
Iowa City
Hecker
Santa Ana
Calif
Mercy hospital fruit and vegetable shower set for Sept 29
The Mercy hospital will host its annual fruit and vegetable shower on September 29 at the hospital. Committee chair Mrs. T. E. Marshall will be assisted by the Mines. Several named local supporters will collect canned and fresh produce and jams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
T. E. Marshall
Harry Teahen
Sam Dale
L. Struesky
N. E. Weiland
Frank Monihan
J. A. Maquin
Frank Johns
B. A. Leonard
D. Morrissey
Edward Smith
C. Schichtl
Mulvihall
Marion
Mrs. Van Pelt Returns After Weekend Away
Mrs Louise Keltin Van Pelt of 1508 Fifth avenue SE returned home Monday afternoon after a weekend spent in Rock Island Moline and Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Moline
Davenport
Louise Keltin van Pelt
Fifth Avenue SE
Miss Cerveny Weds Mr Smithmeyer in Cedar Rapids Ceremony
Katherine M. Cerveny and John A. Smithmeyer married at Fairfax with her father giving her away. The gown featured white voile with Swiss lace, a family brooch, and Johanna Hill rose bouquet. He and she work for Collins Radio and reside at 3115 C avenue NE. Attendants included relatives from Amana and Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine M. Cerveny
Frank Cerveny
Fairfax
Smithmeyer
Collins Radio Company
C Avenue NE
Frank J. Cerveny
Amana
Iowa Consistory to Meet Wednesday at Scottish Rite Temple
Kil winning lodge of Perfection schedules its first season meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Scottish Rite temple. Social hour to follow with committee members Mr and Mrs Edwin D Manilaw and Mr and Mrs Henry E Kunz invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilwinning Lodge of Perfection
Scottish Rite
Edwin D. Manilaw
Henry E. Kunz
Mrs Lindeson Lind Arrives to Visit California Relative
Mrs. Robert Grant Lind of Westwood California arrives Saturday to visit her mother Mrs J F Filipy at 1420 First Avenue NE. Mrs Lind is formerly Miss Wynne Filipy while her husband Mr Lindl works for the U S engineers surveying the Pan American highway in Costa Rica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grant Lind
Westwood
Calif
J. F. Filipy
First Avenue
Lind
Miss Wynne Filipy
Lindl
U. S. Engineers
Costa Rica
Kriz Family Reunion At John Becicka Farm Home
The Kriz family reunion was held Sunday at the John Becicka farm home near the Palisades. A picnic dinner was served and Marie Becicka was in charge of the afternoon program. The occasion also honored Mrs. John Becicka Jr on her sixty fifth birthday. Those present were from surrounding Cedar Rapids towns Marion Ely Mt Vernon and Hudson. Mrs Beatrice Lala of Marion was designated to take charge of next years meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kriz
John Becicka
Palisades
Marie Becicka
John Becicka, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Ely
Mt. Vernon
Hudson
Beatrice Lala
Tub Baths and Grooming for Cleanliness and Comfort
An article on daily bathing practices for girls emphasizes tub baths as best for removing dust and dead skin. It also covers cleansing the underarms, hair removal, and careful use of perspiration pads and aluminum chloride products, warning against cuts and irritation.
Chapter GM P. E. O. Holds Monday Meeting at Kensinger Home
Chapter GM P. E. O. gathered Monday evening for a supper at 1718 B Avenue NE hosted by Mrs. H. E. Kensinger. Mrs. W. L. Nomics, supervisor of schools, presented her collection on the theme "Dress and Study of Countries at War."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
H. E. Kensinger
W. L. Nomics
Birthday Honoree Mrs Elizabeth Bjjornsen Feted at SE Home
Mrs Elizabeth Bjjornsen was honored on her birthday Sunday at a party hosted by her children in the home of Mr and Mrs Ver tus Svenksen at 3405 Third Avenue SE. Attending were Mr and Mrs Shirley Huston and their children Diane Susan and Bob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bjjornsen
Vertus Svenksen
Third Avenue SE
Shirley Huston
Diane
Susan
Man
Bob
Birthday Celebration for Jackie Barnes At Home
Jackie Lee Barnes celebrated her first birthday Saturday afternoon at a family party. Guests included Mrs. Albert Coberly and Terry Jo, Mrs. Bud Berscheid and Donna, Mrs. Bob Wilde and Linda Lee, Mrs. Bud Loshbaugh and Linda Kay, Mrs. Fred Stodola and Phyllis, Mrs. Willis Brandt and Gary Wayne, Mrs. Harry Elias and Gary Lee, Mrs. Albert Brenneman and Diane and Mary Joan Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackie Lee Barnes
William T. Barnes
Sixth Avenue SE
Albert Coberly
Terry Jo
Bud Berscheid
Donna
Bob Wilde
Linda Lee
Bud Loshbugh
Linda Kay
Fred Stodola
Phyllis
Willis Brandt
Gary Wayne
Harry Elias
Gary Lee
Albert Brenneman
Diane
Mary Joan Long
Kimball Marked Sixty Fifth Birthday at DC Dinner
J H Kimball celebrated his sixty fifth birthday with a dinner hosted by his daughter Mrs H D Foulk at 1825 O Avenue NW. Guests included Mr and Mrs C H Kimball and son Gary, Mr and Mrs H J Kimball and family Ronald Henry Jr and Mary Ellen, Mr Foulk and his son Donald, and Mr and Mrs G L Ferguson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kimball
H. D. Foulk
O Avenue NW
Wilson Aristotelian Honor Society elects officers
Officers for the Wilson Aristotelian chapter of the National Honor Society were elected Monday at the regular meeting. Lauren Martin was elected president, Dwayne Morey vice president and Betty Konigsmark secretary. The project this year is to compile a permanent record of alumni activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Aristotelian
National Honor Society
Laureen Martin
Dwayne Morey
Betty Konigsmark
Mrs Daisy Gardner Visits Cedar Rapids En Route to Long Beach
Mrs Daisy Gardner of Monti cello spent Monday with Mrs George Chambers at 627 A avenue NW. She will stay in Cedar Rapids a week and then depart Sunday for Long Beach California where she will make her...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Gardner
Monticello
George Chambers
A Avenue NW
Gardner
Cedar Rapids
Long Beach
Calif
Girl Scouts Elect Leaders at St Wenceslaus Lodgeroom
The Girl Scouts of St Wenceslaus church met in the school lodgeroom on Saturday. Teresa Smtil was elected troop scribe and Mary Ann Semerad and Marie Miller were named patrol leaders. The next meeting is scheduled for September 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
St. Wenceslaus Church
Teresa Smtil
Mary Ann Semerad
Marie Miller
Circle of King's Daughters Dessert Luncheon at Narber Home
I H N circle of King's Daughters will meet Thursday for a dessert luncheon in the home of Miss Florence Narber at 1949 Grande Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. N. Circle of King’s Daughters
Florence Narber
Grande Avenue SE
Spiker Guest in Sidney Family Home
T. C. Spiker of Sidney Nebraska is visiting his son Don E. Spiker at 919 F Avenue Northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spiker
T. C. Spiker
Sidney, Neb
Don E. Spiker
F Avenue NW
Tyler P.T.A Meetings and Executive Sessions Noted
Notices invite Tyler district residents with waste fats to call listed numbers. The Tyler P.T.A. executive committee meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the school. Cleveland P.T.A. officers host a tea Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the school P.T.A. rooms. An executive meeting is set for Taylor school Wednesday at 2 p.m. with a program by the Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Tyler P.T.A
Cleveland P.T.A
P.T.A
Taylor School
Still Wine Making Rules From Alcohol Tax Unit
The bulletin from the Alcohol Tax Unit in Cedar Rapids clarifies family use wine rules. People under 200 gallons are safe. over 200 gallons incurs tax. Family use requires non sale and non removal from the premises. Exceptions apply for certain family and non family situations. A form must be filed with the district supervisor in St Paul five days before starting, and annual renewals are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canes
Internal Revenue
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul
Minn
Y M C A in California Opposed to Japanese Youth Training
The piece contrasts American and Japanese youth training through the Y M C A, arguing Japan indoctrinates boys from age six into military service. It claims Japanese soldiers are trained to die and frame the army as a church, while American aims focus on fitness and constructive living. Cedar Rapids Y M C A offers training facilities and guidance to develop individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Association
Young Men's Christian Association
Japan
Cedar Rapids
The Price of Victory Is Blood and Money
A provocative header questions citizens on what they sacrifice for success and who bears the cost. The piece contrasts personal risk with collective gain and raises ethical questions about priority and dues.
Slip cover pattern for chairs and sofas
Step by step instructions and material suggestions for making slip covers to refresh rooms. Pattern 457 includes directions for chairs and sofas. Send 11 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette needlecraft department 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Azette
Needlecraft Department
Eighth Avenue
New York
N. Y
Cedar Rapids Army Enlistments Fill Station Total Eleven
Army enlistments at the Cedar Rapids recruiting station reached eleven on Tuesday with two marines also enlisting. Names include Clark J. Mahannah Maynard J. Kint John A. Krueger Virgil L. Curtis Raymond L. Larsen Russell E. Fletcher Irvin J. Humnker Ollard O. Loftsgard Hans G. Schuberth Earl H. Perry and Donald E. Bliss. Marines: Wilford W. Smothers and Douglas D. Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Marine Corps
Clark J. Mahannah
Fourth Avenue
Maynard J. Kint
Second Avenue
John A. Krueger
Ellis Boulevard
Virgil L. Curtis
Raymond L. Larsen
Waterloo
Russell E. Fletcher
Cedar Falls
Irvin J. Humnker
Monona
Ollard O. Loftsgard
Postville
Hans G. Schuberth
Iowa City
Earl H. Perry
Donald E. Bliss
Marion
Wilford W. Smothers
Douglas D. Dunlap
Tama
Marines
Cedar Rapids school board reports enrollment decline for upper grades
Superintendent Arthur Deamer reports a net enrollment loss of 260 in Cedar Rapids since last year while elementary and junior high show mixed changes. Senior highs fall by 214. Franklin and McKinley lead declines. Pension awards to long-serving staff accompany resignations and new teaching hires. Contract bids include coal and gasoline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Deamer
Deamer
Armed Service
Franklin High School
McKinley
Wilson
Roosevelt
Jennie E. Post
Post
Wilson High School
Elizabeth Blakely
Iva R
Jackson, Fillmore
West
Verle Breed
B. H. Byers
Catherine L. Cooper
Armina B. Davis
Amy Devitt
Lawrence A. Gibson
Pearl Hembd
Iva May Quigley
Margaret Wilcox
Jean Morton
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Wilson Folmar
Mrs. Thomas
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Roswell H. Pickford
Forest Drive
Lucille Kyle
Edith Mayhew
Roosevelt Hotel
Michael Carroll
Margaret Koon
DR. Rankin
By d'Alessio
Shive
Miami
Iowa State
Mayflower
Mrs. van Pelt
Habisce - Hational Biscuit Company
Nabisco
Miss Cerveny
Mr. Smithmeyer
Iowa
Mary MacFedyen
Elizabeth Bjornsen
Chambers
I. H. N. Circle
P.T.A. Meetings
Cleveland
Taylor
Parco Linoleum
1St Ave
Wake Island
Pacific
Paramount Theater
Sergt
Edward Burrell
Marine Recruiting Office
Federal Building
Orville Rennie
Es Moines
Des Moines
Teater Corporation
Eruszese
Eee
Alcohol Tax Unit Bulletin
Y.M.C.A
C.A
Y.M
America
Soe Syee
Patriots
Naname
A. W. Peterson
Second Ave
DIAL
Laura Wheeler
Armed Services
C. R
Montrose
coromiKi
Coats
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