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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1939

Page

5

Miss Yungman Honored by Catherine Aukerman

Miss Virginia Yungman, soon to wed Robert Fosnacht on October 1, was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Catherine Aukerman. Guests included Ardelle Espe Frances Euken Betty Fosnacht Jeanne Hamblin and others. tea towels were crafted in kitchen colors. The occasion was followed by a miscellaneous shower planned by Miss Lotus Knief in Waterloo with Cedar Rapids guests Catherine Aukerman and two Yungman relatives.

Catherine Aukerman Virginia Yungman Robert Fosnacht Ardelle Espe Frances Euken Betty Fosnacht Jeanne Hamblin Margaret Jameson Irene Kilberger Maxine Kinley Elsie Krehling Alice Kulhavy Maxine Maxson Dorothy McLeod Mary Ellen McLeod J. E. Yungman

Luncheons Highlight Cedar Rapids Social Season

Social notices describe multiple luncheon gatherings in Cedar Rapids hosted by Mrs Josselyn Horan Wray Chadima Wilson Beals and others. Guests from Minneapolis New York City and local households attended golf bridge and cards at the Cedar Rapids Country Club and residences with fourteen covers.

Robert M. Wray Twenty-fifth Street Wallace D Lyon George L Erwin Betty Beards Jey Elizabeth Melberg Edith Knox George N. Har Jess Betty Carrithers Lois McBroom A. W. Doubrasky Washington Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club Minneapolis C. C. Shaner Lester C. Chadima Chadima Roland Co. Wilson Eighteenth F. A. Beals Knollwood Drive Wilson Home Lillian Michener New York City Cedar Rapids Bridge

Theta alumnae luncheon to be held in Iowa City

The Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae will hold a luncheon Saturday at 1 15 p m at Mrs. Russell I Hess home 400 Fairway Ter SE Iowa City with members of the local alumnae group as guests The committee includes Mrs C Louis Fontana Mrs Clarke VanMeter Miss Audrey Lea Ivins Miss Martha Walker and Miss Mariana Sackett Members not reached by the calling committee are asked to contact the hostess

Kappa Alpha Theta Russell I. Hess Fairway Terrace SE Iowa City C. Louis Fontana Clarke VanMeter Audrey Lea Ivins Martha Walker Mariana Sackett Theta

Miss Janet Murray Plans Istanbul Teaching Post Cancelled

Miss Janet Murray of 1829 B Avenue NE travels to Pittsburgh Washington Boston and New York visiting friends as she prepares to sail on September 6 to Istanbul to teach at the women’s college. The offer was cancelled due to the war after touring Evanston Illinois.

Janet Murray Avenue NE Friends Pittsburgh Washington, D. C Boston New York City Tom W Moore Evanston, Ill

Coe College Names New Romance Language Professors

Dr Anna Heyberger a Coe College French professor will teach part time and write in her free time this year. Laureate of the Institute de France, she joins as faculty. Boyd G Carter a Virginia native and William and Mary graduate becomes assistant professor of romance languages at Coe this year.

Anna Heyberger Coe College Heyberger Institute de France Boyd G. Carter Virginia William and Mary College Coe

Dinner Guests From New York En Route Home

Mr and Mrs Arthur L Augustine hosted Wednesday evening at 202 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE. Guests included Mrs Augustine sister Mrs George G Schuster and Mr Schuster with their guest Marshall Page all from New York City. Also present were Mrs Augustine's parents Mr and Mrs Carl Mather of Tipton. The Schusters and Mr Page were on a southern trip and are en route home.

Arthur L. Augustine Twenty-fourth Street Drive Augustine George G Schuster Schuster Marshall Page New York City Carl Mather Tipton Schusters Mr. Page

Tea hosts honor Girl Reserve committee members

Mrs. Dwight Krumboltz hosted a Wednesday afternoon tea at her home 2231 Fifth avenue SE to compliment members of her Girl Reserve committee. Guests included Mrs. C Harve Geiger and Miss Marguerite Stein.

Girl Reserve Committee Dwight Krumboltz Fifth Avenue SE C. Harve Geiger Marguerite Stein

Weekend Guests At Beems Home

Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clark A. Beems, 377 Twenty-first street SE, are Mrs. Duane Clow and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ames of Omaha.

Clark A. Beems Twenty-first Street Duane Clow Dean Ames Omaha

Miss Florence Grayston Visits Huntington Brother

Miss Florence Grayston of Huntington Indiana arrived Thursday to spend the weekend in the home of her brother Dr T Grayston and Mrs Grayston at 413 Eighteenth Street NE.

Florence Grayston Huntington Ind Dr . T. Grayston

Klimes Daughter Weds Lechky in Anamosa Ceremony

Mrs. Frank Klimes announces the marriage of her daughter Lillian to John J. Lechky son of Mr and Mrs. Fred Lechky. The ceremony was May 2 at Anamosa with Rev. Benjamin T. Swab officiating. They will reside in a newly built home at 1626 Third Street SW after October 1.

Frank Klimes L Street Lillian John J. Lechky Fred Lechky H Avenue Anamosa Benjamin T. Swab

Iowa Mutual Girls' club elects officers for year

Members met Wednesday night to elect the officers for the coming year. Mary Randall was chosen president Phyllis Wenger became vice president Marie Skerik was named secretary and Alice Schmidt was elected treasurer.

Iowa Mutual Girls’ Club Mary Randall Phyllis Wenger Marie Skerik Alice Schmidt

Stevenson and Hageman Family Trip to Canada

Mr and Mrs J E Stevenson and Mr and Mrs R J Hageman of 413 Fourth Avenue SW returned this week from a motor tour to Ontario visiting Woodstock Peterborough and Westwood then returning via Niagara Falls Buffalo and Cleveland.

J. E. Stevenson R. J. Hageman Fourth Avenue Ontario Canada Woodstock Peterborough Westwood Niagara Falls Buffalo Cleveland

King's Daughters Circle Meets at Mrs Karlan Home

Members of the Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters gathered Tuesday afternoon at 508 Twenty-sixth street SE for devotions led by Mrs. Donald Dennis. Nine guests attended the meeting.

Circle of the King’s Daughters R. C. Karlan Twenty-sixth Street Donald Dennis

Quote sparks gossip about jealousy and marriage

In a wry auntie voice, Jane argues she feels no jealousy yet hints she would seek to match any harm her husband causes to another woman. The remark prompts local talk on trust and romantic loyalties.

Jane

A J Diebolds Honored On 23rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A J Diebold celebrated their twenty third anniversary with a surprise dinner at the Roosevelt hotel hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Mark of Detroit. Guests included Dr and Mrs H E Hanson and several listed local couples.

A. J. Diebold Grande Avenue SE Robert Mark Detroit Roosevelt Hotel H. E. Hanson Leonard E Stark Glenn B. McDonald William S. Cadow J. J. Studer

Fiesta ware shower honors Miss Mary Walter in extras

Mrs. Robert Gable and her mother hosted a kitchen and fiesta ware shower for Miss Mary Walter at 110 Fourteenth Street SE. The event featured a Court whist game with prizes won by Mrs. A N Walter and Mrs Donald Ultang, with a fall Fiesta ware theme and a miniature bride and groom centerpiece.

Robert Gable Fourteenth Street SE L. W. Stone Mary Walter Robert Daggett A N. Walter Donald Ultang Ida Daggett A. N Walter E. B. Gable Robert Nelson Esther Mae Klassen Harriet Daggett Mary Margaret Hoff Charlotte Hubbard Elizabeth Kovich Helen Bizulis Jean Dunlap Catherine Hanley Helen Hanley Helen Kirkhart

Rebekah Lodge 79 Installation and 88th Anniversary

Home Rebekah lodge No. 79 met in the Hasek building. Verna Baker installed as chaplain with Maude Hovorka assisting. Norvella Ellis named district deputy conductor. Rose Stoddard district deputy chaplain. Lillian Neff read lodge history for the eighty eighth anniversary. Renewal of pledge of honor performed by Rose Stoddard and staff. About 75 members and friends from Praha Star of Maine Keokuk and Oelwein attended refreshments.

Rebekah Lodge No Hasek Second Avenue SE Verna Baker Maude Hovorka Norvella Ellis Rose Stoddard Rebekah Lodge Lillian Neff Leota Kraut Janie Fee Stella Sheriff Hattie DeNio Gertrude Jackman Margaret Melsh Praha Star of Maine Keokuk Oelwein

Calls Fall Council Meeting of Iowa Club Federation

Mrs. Carl W. Reed of Cresco calls the fall meeting of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs to be held Sept 27 28 29 at Hotel Fort Des Moines Des Moines. Three departments will feature sessions junior public affairs and conservation with speakers including Mrs Harold A Bruner Mrs Frederick H Clausen and Senator E P Donahue. A Thursday banquet focuses on Progress for Human Needs in Public Affairs and a memorial tribute will be paid to past president Mrs William Milchrist Hoyt Sherman Place opens to visiting club women.

Carl W. Reed Cresco Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs Federation Fort Des Moines Des Moines Department of Public Affairs Department of Conservation Ben Todd Ida Grove Harold A Bruner Bruner Hotel Fort Des Moines C. J. Boyer Sioux City Boyer Eugene Mannheimer Arthur S. Kirk Walter Draegert Thornburg John Nollen Grinnell Frederick H. Clausen Horicon Wis General Federation of Women’s Clubs Division of Training For Democracy Clausen Wisconsin Conference of Social Work Dodge County Children’s Board Joint Committee On Education Wisconsin E P. Donahue New Hampton Division of International Relations Marion Gee West Union Rob Roy Cerney Mason City Harry S. Vincent Fort Dodge M. L. Hutton Iowa Commission of Conservation Reed David Lennox, Jr Marshalltown Robert B. Pike Pike William Milchrist Hoyt Sherman Place Des Moines Woman's Club

Community Players Open Tryouts Friday Evening

Tryouts for the first Community Players production of the year take place Friday at 7:30 in the Community Playhouse basement YMCA. The cast of five men and four women will perform A Murder Has Been Arranged by Emlyn Williams with future performances slated for October 16 17 and 18.

Community Players Community Playhouse Emlyn Williams Mervin Severance Gladyce Getz Marvin D. Marr Robert B Davis Eleanor Taylor

Luncheon Plan Set By Business and Professional Women

The luncheon committee names weekly Thursday noon gatherings at Bishop's cafeteria from 11 am to 2 pm for BPW members and guests. Attendance is tracked, prizes awarded for perfect attendance, and out of town members are invited. September features Homecoming with Edna Wilson. monthly hostesses listed through May.

Business and Professional Women's Club Bishop’s Edna Wilson Etta Loyka Josephine Hexdall Marie Petras Adeline Bowers Dorothy Meeker Ella Campbell Marie May Margaret Gillispie

Siecnerts Goodwins Host Dinner Party Attended by Notables

Mr and Mrs Paul Siecnerts and Mr and Mrs Carl Goodwin hosted a Monday dinner at the Goodwin home 1738 Third avenue SE. They honored Mrs Charles Whittom of Rochester Minnesota and Mrs B M Watt of Evanston. Bridge was played during the evening.

Paul Siechert Carl Goodwin Goodwin Third Avenue SE Charles Whittom Rochester

Sally Ann Carringer Honored on Seventh Birthday

Sally Ann Carringer daughter of Mrs Genevieve Carringer 1909 Grande Avenue SE was honored on her seventh birthday Wednesday at a party given by her family at home with friends in attendance.

Sally Ann Carringer Genevieve Carringer Grande Avenue SE

Birthday Dinner Highlights Prizes Awarded To Local Guests

The event honored a mother and her grandmother Mrs N W Robertson with games awarding prizes to Martha Miller Carol Bernstorf and Patricia Olson. The yellow green rose decorated table featured a birth day cake balloons and favors. Other guests included Beverly Boone Jean Gatto Janet Robinson Anne Laurer John and Mary Kay Stemlar Mac Christy Verona Lahner David Canfield and Patty Ann Smith.

N. W. Robertson Martha Miller Carol Bernstorf Patricia Olson Beverly Boone Jean Gatto Janet Robinson Anne Laurer John Mary Kay Stemlar Mac Christy Verona Lahner David Canfield Patty Ann Smith

Mrs Couser Visits from Ponca City Oklahoma

Mrs. C W Couser of Ponca City Okla visits the homes of her parents Mr and Mrs R H Edgar at 612 Sixteenth Street SE and her mother Mrs A A Couser at 1418 Third Avenue SE.

C. W. Couser Ponca City Okla Cmes R. H. Edgar Sixteenth Street Mr. Couser A A. Couser Third Avenue

Nadine Kirkland Visits Chicago Relative

Miss Nadine Kirkland of 1321 L avenue NE is spending a week in Chicago visiting her aunt and cousins.

Nadine Kirkland L Avenue NE Chicago

Findleys Attend United Brethren Conference in Des Moines

Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Findley of 2024 C street SW left Wednesday for Des Moines to attend the annual United Brethren conference and visit their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. George Findley.

R. J. Findley C Street Des Moines George Findley

Miss Bernice Strong Guest of Mrs Lekin in City

Miss Bernice Strong of Modesto California arrived to spend two months with her cousin Mrs Thomas Lekin Jr at 1421 Mount Vernon Avenue SE.

Miss Strong Mrs Thomas Lekin Bernice Strong Modesta Calif City Thomas Lekin, Jr Mount Vernon Avenue

Service Club Meeting at Community House Friday

Members of the Service club of the Community House will meet Friday at 1 30 p m for a work session.

Service Club

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Yungman Elks Club George S. Josselyn Twenty-third Street Drive J. Harold Horan Blake Boulevard Horan Wi East Mrs. Krumboltz C. A. Beems Indiana J. T. Grayston Lillian Klimes Iowa Mutual Girls A.J. Diebolds Mrs. Gable Iowa Club Federation B. and P. W Goodwins Mrs. Couser Floyd Vollmars Floyd Vollmar Philadelphia C. B. Kendall Aflunvel Nenysdu Voices Tent George Rector Econ On Wilson & Co HAM Wilson Chreters Corer Ae
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