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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1940

Page

2

Three Evening Parties On Social Calendar

Friday features three social events with out of town guests. Mrs E E Hill and family visit Alfred and Edith Durin as Mahala Pratt guild hosts a picnic supper at Pleasant Hill. A second dinner party honors Mr and Mrs Charles Topinka and family at the Wurster tearoom with St Paul guests Patsy and the Topinka couple.

Mahala Pratt Guild St. Paul's Methodist Church Elkstelub Edith M. Durin Jennie M. Little Don C. Gook Linden ‘Drive E. E. Hill la Jolla Calif Eleanor Hill Robert Hill Alfred E. Durin Linden Drive Fourth Avenue SE Wurster Charles “A.topinka St. Paul Patsy Topinka Adolph Topinka Joseph Li Prochaska

Johnson visits W J Barngrovers home in San Francisco

Mrs Frank Johnson of Salt Lake City Utah guest at the Barngrover home 2435 Bever avenue San Francisco. She has attended the national federation of music convention at Milwaukee and will conclude her visit with the Barngrovers Saturday.

W. J. Barngrover Bever Avenue Frank Johnson Salt Lake City Utah Johnson Milwaukee Barngrovers

Warren bridge club hosts luncheon at Carrell Drive home

Mrs D. D Wrerren of Warren Wood Carrell drive SE entertained eight members of her bridge club at luncheon Thursday at her home.

D. Wo Wrerren Warren“wood Carrell Drive Bridge Club

Art Membership Drive Aims At 500 Members In Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids seeks 500 memberships for its art association annual drive to support a free gallery. The group notes last year's auction raised about 4000 dollars with 38 paintings and drew local and out of town patrons. The Commonwealth apartments building hosts headquarters as plans feature several exhibits not common in a city of this size.

Cedar Rapids Art Digest Grant Wood Martin D Cone Cones Oder Art Association Commonwealth Apartments Hhe Association Board

Art Club Holds First Meeting at Mrs Cooper’s Home

The first meeting of the year was held Friday afternoon at Mrs A T Cooper’s residence in the Commonwealth apartments. Members shared details of their summer vacation trips.

A. T Cooper Commonwealth Apartments

Lyon Guests of Mr and Mrs Byers

Mr and Mrs Frank C Byers of 314 Nineteenth street SE host for the weekend Dr and Mrs Richard G Lyon of Santa Barbara California as house guests.

Mrs. Lyon Byers Frank C. Byers Nineteenth Street Richard G. Lyon Santa Barbara Calif

Aunt Het Reflects on Gloves and Lady Style

Aunt Het proclaims that true ladies never look dressed unless they wear kid gloves highlighting old fashioned fashion advice and social standards.

Lenicka and Mikulecky Wed at Bertram

Evelyn Lenicka of Cedar Rapids and William F Mikulecky of Mount Vernon were married in a Bertram Methodist ceremony led by Rev J B Eyestone. The couple will reside in Bertram following a reception at Z C B J hall and a family dinner at Lafayette cafe.

Evelyn B. Lenicka Cedar Rapids John Lenecka Mount Vernon William F. Mikulecky Joseph Mikulecky J. B. Eyestone Methodist Church Bertram Ruth Mikulecky John Lenicka

Oklahoma freshman Jeanne Cash pledged to Delta Delta Delta

Miss Jeanne Cash daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Cash of Oklahoma City formerly Cedar Rapids has been pledged to the Delta Delta Delta sorority at the University of Oklahoma Norman where she is a freshman this fall

Jeanne Cash W. A. Cash Oklahoma Citys Cedar Rapids Delta Delta Delta Sorority University of Oklahoma At Normen

Bever Family Returns From Lake Vermillion

Mr and Mrs James L Bever and their son James D Bever return to Cedar Rapids after a summer vacation at their Lake Vermillion home. They reside at 1600 Washington Avenue SE.

Cedar Rapids Lake Vermillion James L. Bever Washington Avenue James D. Bever

D A R Junior Members Meet For Dutch Treat Luncheon

Junior members of the Ashley chapter of the D A R gathered Friday for a Dutch treat luncheon in the Java room at the Montrose hotel.

Junior Ashley Ashley Chapter Montrose Hotel

Beethoven Club hosts early English music program highlight

Retta Jenkins Taylor led a Beethoven club talk at the YWCA detailing John Bull William Byrd Henry Purcell and Thomas Arne as early English masters. Members planned patron open programs, radio council representation, and a Cedar Rapids radio program set for Oct 17 with Marg et McCall and others in attendance.

Retta Jenkins Taylor Beethoven Club The YWCA Ruth Miskimen Gladys Barger Fisher North Clyde R. Sanborn Cedar Rapids Radio Council Margaret McCall Mildred Benninghoff Lorraine Mitchell Marion Orr Alice Gard Marjorie Hungerford

Birthday Party Honors Billy Hynds First Year

Billy Hynds son of Darrell J Hynds and wife celebrated his first birthday with a lawn party at 1927 Ninth Street SW. Guests included Mrs Ernest Woodford and daughters Linda and Sally, and many other neighbors and relatives. decorations featured garden flowers balloons and candy favors. The hostess was assisted by her sister Mrs Jerry Fottral.

Billy Hynds Darrell J. Hynds Ninth Street Ernest Woodford Linda Sally Julian Hupp David Bobby Norman Foster Larry Charles Vorel Alan Jon Virgil Woodford Phillip Leonard Chadima Judy Julius Mary Philip Ronnie Fred Welsh Susan Godfrey Stejskal Wendl Kremenak Patty Lou Olmstead Kathryn Pohorsky Milo Vondraceck Ben Pohorsky Dick Loftus T. M Hynds F E. Dobrovsky Jerry Fottral

Alpha Ni Delta Mothers Club Officers Re elected

Hostess Tuesday at the Alpha Ni Delta Mothers club was Mrs R S Toogood assisted at luncheon by Mrs Edith Sheetz and Mrs C Doolittle. Officers reelected for the coming year are Mrs Carl Stookey president Mrs L T McKim vice president Mrs A W Plock secretary and Mrs E F Borschel treasurer.

Alpha Ni Delta Mothers’ Club R. S Toogood Washington Avenue Toogood Edith Sheetz C Doolittle Carl Stookey L. T. McKim A. W. Plock E. F. Borschel

After-came dance at the Y W C A tonight

An after-came dance at the Y W C A is planned from 9 30 to 11 30 with an orchestra to provide the music. The Jolly Gift club met at Mrs Carl Jacobsen 3112 D avenue NE Thursday and planned a neighborhood picnic at Bever park Sept 29 with Mrs R Drenkhahn Mrs M Scott and Mrs R Sell in charge. Bingo prizes went to Marguerite Scott Madelon Johnson Minnie Larson and Eileen Drenkhahn. Refreshments were served by the hostess.

Jolly Gift Club Carl Jacobsen D Avenue Bever Park R. Drenkhahn M. Scott R. Sell Marguerite Scott Madelon Johnson Minnie Larson Eileen Drenkhahn

Post-nuptial dessert bridge honors Mrs Glenn

Miss Marian Grant and Miss Mary Frances Husak hosted a reception at Miss Lillick's tea room, honoring Mrs David Glenn formerly Janice Mealey who wed on Aug 12. A magazine subscription shower accompanied the event, with guests including Ruth Neary Patricia Stephens Delores Fagan and others.

Marian Grant Park Avenue SE Mary Frances Husak Fourth Avenue SE Maxine Culbertson Ben Douglas Grinnell John Andrie Vernon Hendryx

Busy Bees Meet With Miss Klingler

Busy Bee Sewing club met Thursday after school at the home of Louraine Klingler 524 Sixth Avenue SW. Mrs M J Klingler served refreshments. Guests included Margaret Eldred Joan Young Marjorie Smith and Jean Monce Penny.

Louraine Klingler Sixth Avenue Busy Bee Sewing Club M. J. Klingler Margaret Eldred Joan Young Marjorie Smith Jean Moncypenny

Local youths begin college careers this fall

Melvin Stone, son of Mr and Mrs Finley Stone, 1291 Elmhurst Drive NE, left Thursday to enroll as a freshman at the University of Iowa. Homer Stone, a junior and president of Delta Sigma Phi, left Sunday for Ames to attend Iowa State College.

Melvin Stone Finley Stone Elmhurst Drive University of Iowa Homer Stone Ames Iowa State College Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity

Rummage sale planned by typography union auxiliary

The Ty pographical union auxiliary met Wednesday to plan a rummage sale directed by Mrs. Norman Smith. They also scheduled a pot luck lunch and appointed Mrs. E. J. Whitmer chaplain after Mrs. Emil Novotny resigned. Hostesses for the October meeting will be Mrs. Whitmer and Mrs. Hubert Shafer. Time this winter will be spent making hospital and Red Cross garments.

Typographical Union Auxiliary Norman Smith Emil Novotny E. J. Whitmer George Smith Hospital Red Cross Whitmer Hubert Shafer

P T A Meetings Highlight School Activities and Projects

The Harrison P T A held a Friendship tea with Miss Marjorie Walters and Miss Hazel Grimes detailing the WPA hot lunch project and other school programs. Taylor P T A and Kenwood P T A met with officers, committees, and a memorial reading, followed by social hours and upcoming box supper plans.

Harrison P JT Marjorie Walters Hazel Grimes WPA Pp. T Milo Lavel Robert Davis Robert Pierson Robert Melsha Ruth Culbreth

Lillian Kacer Weds Joseph Hruska in Westminster Church

Lillian Kacer, 1422 Eighth avenue SE, married Joseph E. Hruska at Westminster Presbyterian Church in a ceremony on Thursday morning. The Rev. James H. Blackstone Jr. officiated with immediate family present, following organ music and vows.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Lillian Kacer Eighth Avenue SE John Hruska Swisher Joseph C. Racer James H. Blackstone, Jr Marjorie Hungerford Goodwin Cadman MacDowell Johanna Hill Sadie Kacer Joses Robert Hruska Wesley Kubik Eighth Avenue SK Linn Mr. Hruska Hruska

Merry-Go-Round Bridge Party Series Begins

The first of four Daughters of Isabella Merry-Go-Round bridge parties will be held Monday evening in the Glow room of the Gas Company. Proceeds support the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic bookshelf at the public library. Prizes will be awarded at 35 tables with additional favors and gifts. Frances Duffy chairs the event with help from Catherine Connelly Helen Hoagland and a large committee of club members.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella Gas Company I Catholic Frances Duffy Catherine Connelly Helen Hoagland Mae Aukerman Mary Bartling Flora Blum Mac Boston Eleanor Brady Margaret Brady Catherine Brems Mary Hickley Laura Buck Lillian Barns Rose Cashman Margaret Coffey Christena Condon Agnes Cramer Mary Carroll Fern Dale Rebecca Danshill Henrietta Dunn Ann Dvorak Eleanor Dvorak Clara Elgas Hannah Finn Almeda Bell Helen Biskup Augusta Boyle Kathryn Brush Margaret Burke Lulu Casek Agnes Conley Anna Driscoll Mary Dunlap Helen Dvorak Gertrude Flaherty

Malta Chapter Initiation Promised at Masonic Hall Saturday

Malta chapter No. 415 O E S to hold initiation Saturday at 7 20 pm in the Masonic hall. Refreshments, dancing and cards will conclude the evening. All members invited.

Malta O. E S Masonic Hall

Mr and Mrs John Jackson Visit Brother in Los Angeles

Mr and Mrs John Jackson of Los Angeles are visiting at the home of Mr Jacksons brother Andrew Jackson located at 615 H avenue NW.

Mrs John Jackson Los Angeles Mr Jackson Andrew Jackson H Avenue NW

Wiener Roast Planned by A. L. A. Auxiliary

Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford post No. 5 will meet for a wiener roast Saturday at 1 p.m. in Bever Park. If weather is bad the picnic will be held in the Memorial building dining room.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post No. 5 Bever Park Memorial Building

Grace McQuiston to Wed William Sowers in September

Mrs. William McQuiston hosted a miscellaneous shower for her daughter Grace McQuiston at 1628 M Street SW. The couple's Sept. 21 marriage to William Sowers was the event focus with bingo prizes won by several guests.

William McQuiston M Street Grace McQuiston William Sowers Ed Zurka J A Swatosh Albert Urban Lilyan Melsha Lydia Vokolek John Urban Pete Urban, Jr Henry Urban Mary Kvach Bert Klekar

Ethel Evans Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon Meeting

Mrs Stanley Davis hosted a dessert luncheon for Ethel Evans circle of the Kings Daughters at 256 Eighteenth Street NW. Mrs Bert Teeters reported on the union meeting and presided. Delegates to Waterloo convention will be Mrs Teeters and Mrs C G Davis. A rummage sale is planned for Sept 28. Mrs Davis led Bible study. guest was Mrs A O Topfer of Charley City.

Stanley Davis Eighteenth Street Ethel Evans King’s Daughters Bert Teeters Waterloo Teeters C.G Davis Davis A. O. Topfer Charles Ity

Termites Club Elects Officers At Social Meeting

Members of the Termites club met Thursday at the home of Jean Borst on Nineteenth Avenue SW. Elected officers are President Betty Gerber Secretary Jean Borst and Treasurer Jane Buckingham. Others present were Mary Jane Lenway and Marilyn Schneider.

Termites Club Jean Borst Nineteenth Avenue SW Betty Gerber Jane Buckingham Mary Jane Lenway Marilyn Schneider

Miss Howe Enrolls as Freshman at Iowa State

Miss Kathryn Howe daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Howe of 241% B avenue NE left for Ames Wednesday to enter as a freshman at Iowa State College.

Kathryn Howe J. W. Howe Iowa State College

Business Girls League Opens Season With Dinner

The Business Girls League of the YWCA opens the season Monday with a 6 p.m. dinner and program by Doris Smith. A short business meeting will introduce officers and cabinet members. Interested business girls may attend. dinner reservations by 10 am Monday at the YWCA, dial 8169.

Business Girls’ League Doris Smith Dial

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. J. Barngrovers Mres. Warren Foner Bridge Club ART Club Climalene A. N. Watson WAIN Michigan Elberta Freestone Box Campbell’s SUICY Royal Anne Evelyn Lenicka Mikulecky Miss Jeanne Cash Tri-Delta J. L. Bever Mrs. Toogood Y. W. CA Sixteenth Avenue Blackhawk VEAL Grant HUSAK Glenn Miss Klingler P.T.A. Meetings Harrison Taylor Miss Dodge Hilda Greenberg Helen Shipe Jerolene Svenksen Patricia Boots Anna Mae Klinsky Duane Ellen Souchek Kenwood Kenwood P. T. A Wilson Co. Fernow B. R. Hynden O C. Long W. L. Spohn P. T A Walter Proescheldt Forrest Clemens Vance Coleman Howard Davidson W. E. Peddycourt Joseph Hruska John Jacksons Iere Borden's Eagle Brand Eagle Brand Borden Capsheht Borden Company Miss Howe Iowa State Morgan Bros. Bicycle Shop Morgan Bros Third Ave Hladky's Grocery & Market Fourth Ave Newman’s Bakery Old Williams Bakery Clorox Ita Aia Neumode Neumode Hosiery Shop Second Street SE
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