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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1939
Page
13
A Cedar Rapids family tale begins with five year old Billy washing his dad’s $15 electric razor and promising to buy a new one for Christmas after a chat with his mother. The column mixes quirky New Year era vignettes from wartime Ontario to Manhattan ferry jokes and golf gallery chatter.
The Woman's Club kicks off its 1939 40 season with guest night on November 6 the birthday luncheon on January 8 and the May breakfast on May 1. Notable speakers include Donald McGibeny NBC news commentator and Juanita Alfonzo Pogolotti lecturer on Mexico and Guatemala. Other events feature programs by John W. Barry C V White Dr Sudhindra Bose and Dr Frank Luther Mott among others.
Mr and Mrs William G Sedlacek of Minneapolis visit Mrs J R Edwards 1040 Third Ave SE and Mrs J R Sedlacek 1602 Eighth Ave SE. Mr Sedlacek returns home this evening while Mrs Sedlacek stays for a longer visit.
Mrs Agnes Kubasa marked her fiftieth birthday at home with a reading of an original poem about life. Guests included Mrs Walter Pose, Josephine, Irma and Walter Pose Jr., Mr and Mrs Milo Kubasa, Milo Jr., and Margaret Ann, George Kubasa, Mary Ann Kubasa, Miss Jimmie Pumphrey and F G Rittenmeyer.
Dr. Richard L Naibert married Elizabeth Lee Thompson at her mother’s home in Illinois. The Rev W F Vance officiated with attendants Mrs G H Watkins of Chicago and C J Elsenbast of Cedar Rapids. The couple plans residence at 1959 Grande Ave SE Cedar Rapids after Oct 15.
A group of thirty four Roosevelt school teachers held a dinner at Mrs Wurster's tea room to honor former principal Estella Swem. L A Grigg presented a gift on behalf of the group as thanks for her guidance and leadership.
Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm at the YWCA to begin the silver craft program. Mr and Mrs E B Cook of Riverside California, formerly of Cedar Rapids, are visiting friends and relatives in Cedar Rapids area. Irene Douglas circle of the Kings Daughters will meet Wednesday at 1 pm for a paid luncheon and business session at Mrs S G Courtney home 520 Sixteenth Street SE. Mrs F W Cooper and Mrs W L Jackson will assist.
Mr and Mrs Ray Happel were feted Friday evening at their new home 2525 A avenue NE with a surprise party and a presented gift. Attending were numerous friends including Mr and Mrs William Richardson Mr and Mrs Joe Biskup A A Boddicker Leo Biskup Ray Murdock Les Nemeck Bill Brown Galen Glick Marvin Happel and A A Happel. The Youth Temperance Council will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Trinity Methodist church. The study book is Studies in Government.
Mr. and Mrs. John Lund arrive from Des Moines to visit Henry J. Hromek and family at 1715 Second Avenue SE. Guests include Mr. Lund’s relatives from Saint Ansgar and Austin, Minn. The group plans a Sunday visit to The Junipers near Waubeek. A Bever Park breakfast hosts Eleven Hoboes, with several named attendees. Iowa State College alumni plan a Marion picnic October 1 at Thomas Park with Prof. J Brownlee Davidson speaking and Ames quartet singing. rain venue is the covered pavilion.
Miss Mary Jo Johnson bride elect for October will be honored today with two parties. Mrs. W. H. Carr and Miss Dorothy Carr host a 4 to 6 tea at 1722 Seventh avenue SE with gifts for the guest of honor. A separate buffet supper and bridge party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Lee on Upland Drive SE honors Miss Johnson and Howard E. Lee tonight.
Miss Margaret Merritt daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Merritt of Grundy Center married Robert F Miller son of Rev and Mrs Frank W Miller at the bride’s home ceremony conducted by the bridegroom’s father The couple will reside at 400 Eighteenth Street NE Cedar Rapids after October 1 The bride a stone blue suit wore gardenias and yellow roses in her corsage A tea followed the service with family and friends in attendance including Dorothy Rowles Ruth Cheeseman and Janetta Merritt The couple plan a southern honeymoon and Mr Miller is employed at Collins Radio Company
The Community Players staged a costume modeling event at the Community Playhouse after tryouts for the season. Seventy five attendees viewed members modeling outfits from 1880 to 1927 while Robert B. Davis announced titles and Mrs. Battin organized the show. The group plans the play A Murder Has Been Arranged to run October 16 to 18.
Mr and Mrs W E Breidert of 127 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE announce the marriage of their daughter Roberta A Breidert to John H Jacobsen son of Mr and Mrs Carl C Jacobsen of 31120 Avenue NE The couple married September 14 1938 in Lancaster Missouri by Rev T H Walton pastor of the Christian church They will reside at 127 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE
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