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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1941

Page

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Early Fall Visitors Flock to Cedar Rapids

Visitors arrive in Cedar Rapids for the early fall season as locals host relatives and friends from Milwaukee Rhinelander Monrovia Lincoln and Washington D C. The week features extended stays with households including Mrs Edward C Clark at 2483 Grande Avenue SE and Mrs Frank C Waples on Forest Drive SE among others.

Cedar Rapids Edward C. Clark Grande Avenue W. D. McNary Milwaukee Forest Drive G. Richard Shoemaker B Avenue NE John Leatherman Jane Caldwell Rhinelander Wis Walter L. Jackson Fourth Avenue Monrovia Calif B. F. Childs Ray Bramson Meadowbrook Drive Lincoln Neb O. M. Reams Frank C. Welch J. J. Lenihan Washington, D. C

White family returns from Estes Park visit

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh W. White and their son Hugh Jr arrive Tuesday at 2319 Meadowbrook Drive SE after a two week stay in Estes Park with Mrs. White’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Bridges.

Hugh W. White Meadowbrook Drive Hugh, Jr Estes Park

Miss Verbeck Plans Six Week Pasadena Visit

Miss Frances Verbeck of 305 Nasau street SE leaves Monday night for Pasadena California to visit for six weeks.

Frances Verbeck Nassau Street Pasadena Calif

Mrs Leslie S Hac III Honored by Universal Crusher Group

Mary Ferris before marriage on July 18, Mrs Leslie S Hac III was entertained Tuesday evening by nine women from the Universal Crusher company at the home of Mrs Theodore Vermont 3531 Elm avenue SE. The group presented a gift.

Leslie S. Hac III Mary Ferris Universal Crusher Company Theodore Vernimont Elm Avenue

Surprise Birthday Party Hosted for Mrs Eva Miller

Mrs. L. A. Sanders hosted a Sunday evening surprise birthday gathering at Mrs. Eva Miller's home at 113 Tenth Street SE. The event was held to honor Mrs. Miller with friends and local neighbors in attendance.

L. A. Sanders Ellis Boulevard Eva Miller Tenth Street

Davenport visitors arrive for week with family hosts

Mrs. George R. Fiala of Davenport arrives Sunday for a week visit with her son David. They stay as guests of her parents Mr and Mrs John O. Tucker at 1611 Thirteenth Avenue SE.

George R. Fiala Davenport David John O. Tucker Thirteenth Avenue SE

Mrs Baldwin Hosts Afternoon Party for Forty Guests

Mrs Frank Baldwin entertained forty guests at an afternoon affair held at 1700 Thirty-fourth Street NE. Guests included Welch Chute Letts and Carr of Waterloo.

Frank Baldwin Thirty-fourth Street Welch, Chute, Letts and Carr Waterloo

Mexico Described By Wick In Talk To Voters League

B L Wick spoke to the League of Women Voters luncheon in Commonwealth apartments. He cited low voter turnout in Mexico and cited repeated upheavals since 1911, noting 10 percent turnout in the last election and ten thousand deaths, with Cardenas elected in 1934 and attempts to aid peons.

Mexico Wick Talk To Voters League B. L. Wick League of Women Voters Commonwealth Apartments C. R. Smith Onslow Cardenas Diaz H. E. Henderson J. P. Mills

Conger to Teach at Boston Museum Fine Arts School

Conger departs this week to join the Boston Museum of Fine Arts school as an instructor. He is the son of Mrs. Cyrus Metcalf of 617 First Avenue E.

Conger Boston Museum of Fine Arts School Cyrus Metcalf First Avenue E

Women to Attend Beauceant Meeting in Los Angeles

Mrs B L Sheldon of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Frank H Keyser of Washington Ave SE will motor to Ottumwa then to Los Angeles to attend a supreme assembly of the Social Order of Beauceant at the Biltmore hotel. They expect to be gone two or three weeks. Sheldon was elected president and Keyser named preceptress of the Cedar Rapids chapter.

B. L. Sheldon Fourth Avenue SE Frank H. Keyser Washington Avenue SE Ottumwa Los Supreme Assembly of the Social Order of Beauceant Biltmore Hotel Sheldon Cedar Rapids Keyser

Birthday Surprise For Mrs Ward At 113 Tenth Street

Mrs George Ward received a surprise birthday party at her home 113 Tenth Street SE Monday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Leon Klemish Mr and Mrs A C Lane and daughter Rowena Mr and Mrs Frank Redmond Mrs L E Schulze Mrs A E Amrine D F Crisman and the Misses Alma Humble Lenore Humble Jean Hopwood and Beverly Humble.

George Ward Tenth Street SE Leon Klemish A. C. Lane Rowena Frank Redmond L. E. Schulze A. E. Amrine D. F. Crisman Alma Humble Lenore Humble Jean Hopwood Beverly Humble

Slavata Hostess For Beta Delphian Digest Program

Miss Jane Slavata of 2423 Bever avenue SE will host a Thursday event for Beta Delphian members. Miss Martha Heald and Miss Norah Gott will present a Digest program.

Jane Slavata Bever Avenue Beta Delphian Martha Heald Norah Gott

Rebekah Lodge Marks Ninetieth Anniversary Observance

The Rebekah lodge observed its ninetieth anniversary with a mon home ceremony. Tapers were lit by Jane Fee Carrie Willey Anna Davis and Eliza Wilson. Lillian Neff district 57 president read a brief history. Members were escorted by Bertha Demers and wore colors led by Viola Kucera. Guests came from Grove City Marion and Praha No. 5. Jackman appointed committees and announced a benefit apron dance and card party for Oct. 23 at 2 p.m. at Z C B J hall. Plans to observe the Home lodge sixtieth fifth anniversary on Oct. 20 were announced with district lodges invited. The meeting will be Oct. 6 at p.m.

Rebekah Lodge Uests Grove City Marion Praha Trade Jackman Z. C. B. J. Hall Home Lodge

Social gathering of Cedar Rapids Cyclettes club hosted by Miss Rosema Ritchie

Miss Rosema Ritchie of 1250 Third Street entertained the Cedar Rapids Cyclettes club on Tuesday evening. Members present included Mesdames George Clifford, Charles Gable, William Harman, Orval Schmitt, Roscoe Pilgrim, Emil Zrudsky and the Misses Frances Svoboda and Virginia Smith.

Rosema Ritchie Third Street Cedar Rapids Cyclettes Club George Clifford Charles Gable Willian Harman Orval Schmitt Roscoe Pilgrim Emil Zrudsky Frances Svoboda Virginia Smith

Lincoln P T A Meeting Plans Tea at School Parlor

Lincoln P T A will sponsor an acquaint tea Thursday at 3 30 p m in the school parlors. All mothers of the district are invited. Polk P T A executive board met with committee reports and the year program discussed.

Lincoln P. T. A Polk P. T. A. Met

Engagement and Upcoming Marriage of Evelyn Mae Ament

Plans announce Evelyn Mae Ament to wed William E. Naughton son of J C Navighton at St Ludmila's church on October 15 at 9 am Evelyn Mae is a Wilson high school graduate employed by Wilson and Company William E Naughton is a St Mathias high school graduate from Muscatine and works for Concrete Materials Construction Company.

Lena Ament Sixteenth Avenue Evelyn Mae William E. Naughton J. C. Navighton St. Ludmila’s Church Miss Ament Wilson High School Wilson and Company Mr. Naughton St. Mathias High School Muscatine Concrete Materials Construction Company

McKay to Attend Cleveland School of Art as Freshman

Gordon McKay son of Mr and Mrs Bruce McKay of 300 Thirty sixth street SE will leave Thursday to enroll as a freshman at the Cleveland School of Art.

Gordon McKay Bruce McKay Cleveland School of Art

Doris Glime Feted at China Shower

A China shower was given Monday evening for Miss Doris Glime to honor her upcoming marriage to Edward Grubhoffer. Hosted by her sister Mrs. Robert Nunn of Chicago at the Glow room of the Gas company, the party was attended by a small group and assisted by several friends and relatives.

Doris Glime Edward Grubhoffer Robert Nunn Chicago Gas Company Mesdames Owls Barr Gerald Olmstead Elmer, Ingels Marylin DeTare Virginia Harmon

L T A Club Plans First Meeting at YWCA

The YWCA organized L T A club invites girls working in industry to its first meeting on Thursday at 5 30 pm at the association building followed by a picnic supper at Shaver park. Helen Bell Da Sundberg and Lawless Sundberg lead and welcome calls for more information.

L. T. A. Club Association Shaver Park Helen Bell Lawless Sundberg

Miss Vedder Feted by Beta Sigma Phi Group

Ada Vedder, a September 29 bride elect, will be honored by Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi at a bridge party Wednesday evening. Event at Mrs. Victor D. Merveaux home 2117 F avenue NE. Assisting hostesses include Miss Florence Paulus Mrs Trude McNeil and Miss Mary Rowan. Group will present a gift.

Ada Vedder Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Victor D. Merveaux F Avenue Florence Paulus Gertrude McNeil Mary Rowan

Volunteer Circle meeting names next hostess

Members of Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. P A Olson of 347 Twentieth Street SE. Ralph C Karlan of 508 Twenty sixth Street SE will host the next meeting.

Circle of the King’s Daughters P. A. Olson Twentieth Street Asions Ralph C. Karlan Twenty-sixth Street

Brides-Elect Feted At Parties In Minnesota

Two October brides elect Miss Margaret French and Miss Jean Engelman were honored with an evening party and luncheon. Hosts included Mrs. J P Frederikson and her daughter at the Frederikson home and co hosts Mrs Max Mildenstein and Mrs Tapper. Attendees included a long list of friends and relatives, with details of gifts and decorations described.

Margaret French Jean Engelman J. P. Frederikson Joseph B. Scannell Miss French Frederikson Mount Vernon Avenue E. L. Frederikson Suzanne Jenkins Betty Jane Frederikson J. French Robert E. Hyde Bert Savage George Nelson Vern J. Green Richard R. Proctor Richard Tilson Marvin Smylie Donald Reid Denver H. Adams James T. van Orsdol Arthur Brague Robert Horak Jean Howell Winifred Max Mildenstein Bever Avenue Tapper Blake Boulevard F. L. Siriftie Kennedy A. H. Talbot A. Hazelton Charles Rubins John Timm Frank Krider E. D. Manilaw William Chadima Laura Rundquist H. L. Moore, Jr

Mrs Irene Ilten Sings At YWCA In Duluth Stay

Mrs Irene Ilten, a dancing instructor at the Y W C A, is making a two week stay in Duluth.

Irene Ilten Duluth The

West Highlands circle hosts dessert luncheon

Mrs. H. A. Herold of 1313 Birch avenue NW will host the West Highlands circle of the King's Daughters on Thursday at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon.

H. A. Herold Birch Avenue NW West Highlands the King’s Daughters

Even High Voices Can Be Warm And Vibrant In Tone

Gazette writer Alicia Hart notes that a beloved stage star with a homely face uses humor and a remarkable voice. She advises women to improve voice through breathing exercises, starting with checking breathing habits and training the breathing apparatus for a fuller tone.

We, The Women by Ruth Milazt

Mrs Jones laments losing her maid to a factory driven by defense orders. She rails at the idea of gratitude while noting her daughter earlier found better pay elsewhere. Hilda seeks fair wages, contrasting with Mrs Jones view of loyalty and “being good.”

Mrs. Jones Had Mather Hilda

Simple Daily Exercises For Clear Speech And Voice Ease

A reader describes breathing and rib movement to relax the voice and reduce slurring. Practice aloud for 15 minutes daily, question your enunciation, and correct irritating pronunciations. Regular work may yield a surprising compliment from a spouse.

Husband

College for You Look Your Best Gasette Special Service

Look your best for college with tips on appearance gait and posture. The guide urges girls to check skin tone weight and carriage and to correct faults before starting college.

Gasette

Acne Advice From a College Health Column

A health column advises balanced meals with greens and fruits, avoid sodas, and caution against starvation dieting. It warns oiliness and pimples on college skin, recommends regular washing with soap and warm water, and suggests outdoor exercise like walking, skating, swimming, cycling, golf, or tennis. In severe acne cases see a physician.

Ted

Vary Provision Shelf If the Children Balk at Breakfast

The fragment hints at varied provisioning or shelf stock for mornings when children resist cereal. It suggests adjusting breakfast options to ease toddler or student mealtime reluctance.

Varied Cereal Servings Boost Breakfast Appeal

The article urges diversifying breakfast cereals and serving styles. It recommends using brown sugar, New Orleans molasses, or honey to sweeten at times. It also notes adding complementary fruits enhances both nutrition and taste.

New Orleans

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Crompton-Richmond Hugh White Denver Miss Verbeck Leslie Hackney Mrs Fiala Tuckers COM Conger Metcalf Boston California Miss Slavata Rebekah P.T.A. .Meetings Lasswell Evelyn Mae Ament Ohio China Shower Miss Vedder West Highlands Circle Alicia Hart Gazette Ruth Milazt Sam S. Arrid American Institute of Laundering
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