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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1941
Page
2
A health column advises balanced eating with greens and fruits, avoiding starvation diets, and regular meals and sleep. It suggests outdoor exercise such as walking, swimming, and tennis, and notes that severe acne may require medical advice to prevent scarring.
Cedar Rapids welcomes many visitors this week as travelers arrive from Milwaukee Rhinelander Calif. and Lincoln Neb. Host families include Mrs Edward C Clark Mr and Mrs Walter Jackson Mr and Mrs Ray Bramson and Mr and Mrs Frank C Welch. Notable guests Judge and Mrs J J Lenihan from Washington DC stay several days.
Mr and Mrs Hugh W White and their son Hugh Jr arrive Tuesday returning from a fortnight in Estes Park where they visited Mrs White s brother in law and sister. Mr and Mrs James A meta mention continues from the fragmentary text.
Miss Frances Verbeck of 305 Nasau street SE left Monday night for Pasadena California to visit for six weeks.
Mrs. Leslie S. Hackney III formerly Miss Mary Ferris was hosted Tuesday evening by nine women from the Universal Crusher company at Mrs. Theodore Vernmont’s home 3531 Elm avenue SE. The group presented a gift to the bride.
Mrs L A Sanders hosted a Sunday evening surprise birthday party for Mrs Eva Miller at her home 113 Tenth Street SE with 15 guests including Mr and Mrs Fred Schwinke of Atkins and Sam Young of Mechanicsville.
Arriving Sunday to visit for a week was Mrs. George R. Fiala of Davenport and her son, David. They are the guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John O. Tucker, 1611 Thirteenth avenue SE.
Mrs Frank Baldwin hosted a social at 1700 Thirty fourth Street NE with Mrs Milo Baldwin and Mrs Ivan helping as hostesses. Guests from Waterloo included Mesdames Welch, Chute, Letts and Carr.
B L Wick told 30 League of Women Voters members at Commonwealth apartments that Mexico has been ruled by force rather than ballots. He cited low voter turnout, revolutions, and deaths since 1911, noting Cardenas in 1934 and land reforms, while recounting upheaval and peons without land.
Conger will depart for Boston to join the Fine Arts school where he will teach this week. He is the son of Mrs. Cyrus Metcalf, 617 First Avenue East.
Mrs B L Sheldon of 1941 Fourth Avenue SE and Mrs Frank H Keyser of 2031 Washington Avenue SE joined other women motoring to Ottumwa to attend a supreme assembly meeting of the Social Order of Beauceant at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. They expect to be gone two to three weeks. Sheldon was elected president of the Rapids chapter and Keyser was named preceptress.
Mrs. George Ward was surprised with a birthday party at her home on 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.
Miss Jane Slavata of 2423 Bever avenue SE will host Thursday's event for Beta Delphian members. Miss Martha Heald and Miss Norah Gott will present a Readers Digest program.
The Home Rebekah lodge No 78 marked its ninetieth anniversary with a candlelight ceremony at Z C B I hall led by Jane Fee Carrie Willey Anna Davis and Eliza Wilson. Lillian Neff presented a history of the Rebekah order. Bertha Demers supervised rank introductions and Viola Kucera opened Rebekah colors. A benefit apron dance and card party is set for Oct 23 at 2 p.m. at Z C B J hall. The group plans observe the sixty fifth anniversary of Home lodge on Oct 20 with all district lodges invited. The next meeting is Oct 6 at 8 p.m.
Miss Rose Ritchie entertained Rapids club mates at her home on 1250 Third Street. Guests included Mesdames George Clifford, Charles Gable, William Harmon, Orval Schmitt, Roscoe Pilgrim and Emil Zrudsky and Misses Frances Svoboda and Virginia Smith.
Engagement announced for Evelyn Mae Ament of 216 Sixteenth Avenue SW to William E. Naughton, son of J. C. Naughton, 615 Avenue NW. Wedding set for October 15 at 9 a.m. at St. Ludmila's church. Evelyn is a Wilson High School graduate, employed by age and company. William is a St. Mathias High School graduate from Muscatine, employed by Concrete Materials Construction Co.
Gordon McKay son of Mr and Mrs Arthur McKay will enroll as a student in Ohio following preparations for departure. The report notes his relocation and upcoming school start.
A China shower for Miss Doris Glime, soon to wed Edward Grubhoffer, was hosted Monday evening by her sister Mrs. Robert Nunn of Chicago at the Glow room of the Gas Company. Attendees included Mesdames Jr. Gerald Olmstead of Chicago and Elmer Ingels, and Misses Marylin DeTare and Virginia Harmon.
The first L T A meet of the Y W C A is set for Thursday with members meeting at the association building at 5 30 p m. They will proceed to Shaver park for a picnic supper. Helen Bell Dews Herwi group wn and Cues lead the party and urge calls to the Y W C A for details.
Ada Vedder, a Sept 29 bride elect, will be honored by Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi at a bridge party Wednesday evening at 2117 F avenue NE. Hosts include Mrs Victor D Merveaux with assistants Miss Florence Paulus Mrs Gertrude McNeil and Miss Mary Rowan. The group plans to present a gift.
Members of the Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. P A Olson of 347 Twentieth street SE A. Sion Ralph C Karlan of 508 Twenty-sixth street SE will be hostess at the next meeting.
Two October brides elect Miss French and Miss Jean Ning attended gatherings hosted by Mrs J P Frederikson at 3325 Mount Vernon Ave SE. Tables featured pink parasols and satin streamers with gifts, as guests joined by numerous local families and friends in showers and luncheon at Mildenstein home.
Mrs Irene Ilten dancing instructor at the YWCA returned Monday after a three weeks stay in Duluth.
Mrs H A Herold of 1313 Birch avenue NW will host the West Highlands circle of the King's Key for a dessert luncheon Thursday at 1 30 p m.
A Gazette special on how actresses with high pitched voices can gain warmth and fullness. It emphasizes humor, voice quality, and breathing exercises to improve tone and breathing habits.
Mrs Jones laments her maid Hilda leaving for defense orders and higher pay. The piece argues that workers seek fair wages and reasonable hours, noting Mrs Jones' view of loyalty clashes with a changing labor market and self respect among workers.
Tip for clear speech focuses on breathing pressure and chest expansion to project voice. Practice aloud 15 minutes daily and self monitor for slurring or rattling, then correct the habits. Over time softer, controlled speech improves audibility even in noisy environments like a subway.
A college advice fragment urges students to improve appearance before term starts. It asks if you are overweight or have skin issues and suggests quick self improvements to project confidence and poise in class and social settings.
If children balk at morning cereal, vary breakfasts by stocking many cereals and changing serving methods. Use brown sugar, New Orleans molasses, or honey for sweetness at times. Add compatible fruits to boost nutrition and flavor appeal.
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