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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1939

Page

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Lindsay Engagement Noted for Miss Ann Poor

Mrs Nathan H Poor II of Lynnfield announces the engagement of daughter Ann Nathalie Poor to George Lyman Lindsay son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lindsay of 310 Nineteenth Street SE No wedding date is set The announcement came at a Sept 8 tea in Lynnfield where Miss Poor’s family hosted Mr Lindsay was visiting from the East at the time of the party Miss Poor is a Bradford Junior College graduate and attended Katherine Gibbs School in Boston.

Nathan H. Poor II Lynnfield Mass Ann Nathalie George Lyman Lindsay Kenneth Lindsay Nineteenth Street Lynpfield Miss Poor Mr. Lindsay Bradford Junior College Katherine Gibbs School Boston

Chi Omega pledge tea at Coe chapter rooms

Pledges of Chi Omega sorority hosted a Monday afternoon tea at the chapter rooms to compliment pledge members of other Coe college sororities. Mrs. A. W. Erskine presided at the tea table arranged in red and ivory. Committee members were Misses Ruth Anderson Marjorie Crowe Mary Lou Bowers and Kathryn Fleu.

Chi Omega Sorority Coe College A. W. Erskine Ruth Anderson Marjorie Crowe Mary Lou Bowers Kathryn Fleu

Keokuk Weekend Hosts Return with Guests

Mr and Mrs P A Stover and Mr and Mrs A C Gossard return from a weekend in Keokuk hosted by Mr and Mrs Frank Langfitt. They are accompanied home by Mrs Langfitt sister Miss Mary McSweeney who spent five weeks in Keokuk.

P. A. Stover First Avenue E A. C. Gossard Twentieth Street Keokuk Frank Langfitt

Poe Family Returns From East Trip

Mr and Mrs Arthur Poe and their daughter Miss Nan Poe of 300 Twenty seventh street drive SE are returning Sunday after a month spent in the east visiting New England states and the New York world fair.

East New England States Arthur Poe Twenty-seventh Street Drive Miss Nan Poe

Lynch daughter to enter Washington University nursing school

Miss Kathryn Lynch daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald R Lynch of 1941 Blake Boulevard SE will leave Tuesday for St Louis to enter the Washington University School of Nursing. She will be accompanied by her mother.

Kathryn Lynch Donald R. Lynch Blake Boulevard St. Louis Washington University School of Nursing

Luncheon Hosted by Sundberg and Wray at Mrs Wray’s Home

Mrs H F Sundberg and her daughter Mrs Robert M Wray hosted a luncheon at Mrs Wray’s home located at 402 Twenty-fifth street SE. Gladiolus graced the luncheon table where eight covers were laid.

H. F. Sundberg Robert M. Wray

S D C Club Hosts Betty Fitzgerald Surprise Birthday

S D C members and guests honored Betty Fitzgerald with a surprise party Saturday night at her home, after a scavenger hunt and refreshments. Attendees included Mildred Johnson Barbara Ryan Helen Parker Mary Hiegel Mary Strathmann Eunice Boyle and guests Norb Sedlak Bill Ryan Tom Hinkin Wayne Woods Ivan Reid Jimmy Davidson Charles Smig. Saturday morning the club met at Bever Park for breakfast with Fitzgerald Bernice Svo boda Johnson Ryan Hiegel Strathmann Boyle guests Schulte Nash Wirdner Katherine Powers.

S. D. C. Club Betty Fitzgerald Miss Fitzgerald Mildred, Johnson Barbara Ryan Helen Parker Mary Hiegel Mary Strathmann Eunice Boyle Norb Sedlak Bill Ryan Tom Hinkin Wayne Woods Ivan Reid Jimmy Davidson Charles Smig Bever Park Fitzgerald Bernice Svoboda Johnson Ryan Hiegel Strathmann Boyle Schulte Nash Wirdner Katherine Powers

Halversons Guests Of Ladds In Cedar Falls

Dr and Mrs N O Halverson of Cedar Falls are staying with Mrs Halversons parents Dr and Mrs F G Ladd at 215 Second Avenue Southwest.

N. O. Halverson Cedar Falls Mrs. Halverson F. G. Ladd Second Avenue SW

Eluta Tami Camp Fire Elects New Officers

The Eluta Tami Camp Fire group met Thursday evening at Mrs. A. J. Anderson's home and elected Ruth Bokerney as president, Margaret Clark as vice president, Audrey Anderson as secretary-treasurer, and Thelma Norland as scribe. Members present included Sarah May Messenger, Ruth Bokerney, Margaret Clark, Audrey Anderson, and Thelma Norland.

Eluta Tami the Guardian A. J. Anderson Ruth Bokerney Margaret Clark Audrey Anderson Thelma Norland Sarah May Messenger

Huff Couple Leaves for Chicago to Attend Legion Meet

Mr and Mrs H W Huff depart Sunday for Chicago to visit relatives and attend the American Legion national convention.

H. W. Huff Eleventh Street Chicago American Legion

Art Department of Woman's Club Musical Tea

The first fall meeting of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club art department hosts a musical tea at 2 15 p m Tuesday at the club home. Leota Becking Diana Coffey Robert King and Stephen Barwick perform. Tea follows with officers and a reception committee listed.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Leota Becking Diana Coffey Robert King Stephen Barwick Aulden Griffin A. N. Palmer Charles E. Roberts Mabel Caffee Frank Gates A. B. VanDyke E. M. Soboda Mildred MacDanel Norman _ Sutliff Dempsy Jones A. H. Holbrook

Ahlswede Family Guests Visit Cedar Rapids Home

A. C. Ahlswede of San Marino California and son Arthur arrived Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Holmes 369 Forest drive SE and Mrs. Grace Scarff. They will depart Tuesday morning for an eastbound motor trip. Dr and Mrs Wayne J Foster host a family dinner at Cedar Rapids Country Club Monday evening for the visitors and their hosts.

A. C. Ahlswede San Marino Calif Arthur Ahlswede Stewart Holmes Forest Drive Grace Scarff Ahlswede Scarff Wayne J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

Robert Bibas Visit in Frank Phelps Home

Mr and Mrs Robert Bibas of Madison Wis and their daughter Karen are spending a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank L Phelps 1526 Second avenue SE and plan to return to their home Tuesday.

Robert Biba Madison, Wis Karen Frank L. Phelps Second Avenue SE

Helen Fisko Initiated Into Alpha Xi Delta At Coe

Miss Helen Fiske of Garber was initiated into membership in Alpha Xi Delta sorority at Coe College Sunday afternoon during a service in the chapter rooms. A dinner at Bishop's followed in her honor, where she received a corsage of roses.

Helen Fiske Garber Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Coe College Bishop’s

Lee Krouth Vocal Recital At Home Sunday Night

Dramatic baritone Lee Krouth hosted a recital Sunday evening at 1528 Avenue NE with Ralph Lee at the piano. Cedar Rapids residents and friends from his Minnesota summer guests attended the informal program.

Lee Krouth Avenue NE Ralph Lee Cedar Rapids Mr. Krouth Minnesota

Prescott woman hosts miscellaneous shower for daughter

Mrs. Ed Tumilty of Prescott Arizona entertained Thursday evening at a miscellaneous shower in honor of her daughter Mrs. Jack Krumbholz. Bingo was played. Attendees included Nadine Barron Lavina McGilli cuddy Frances Buchan Marian Baum Mary Rank and many others.

Ed Tumilty Prescott Ariz Jack Krumbholz Nadine Barron Lavina McGillicuddy Frances Buchan Marian Baum Mary Rank James McCracken Harold Meyn Garth Johnson Leonard Feiereisen Frances Ford Kenneth Gress L. Gorton Walter Knight Carl Dorlan Arthur Wise Esther Pickerill Anna Dowden

Surprise Birthday for Claire Booth at Janca Home

Thursday evening Claire Booth, daughter of Mr and Mrs R B Booth, was honored at a surprise party and wiener roast hosted by Paul Janca at 1218 Eighth Street NW. Music and gifts accompanied the gathering with Marjorie Albaugh Ruth Mikulecky Rose Rygr Esther Booth George Atwater Louis Cerveny and Lumir Merta in attendance.

Claire Booth R. B. Booth J Street Paul Janca Eighth Street Marjorie Albaugh Ruth Mikulecky Rose Rygr Esther Booth George Atwater Louis Cerveny Lumir Merta

Okoboji Wedding of Miss Maxine Callender and Leonard Porter

The sunroom at The Inn on Lake Okoboji hosted the wedding of Miss Maxine Callender daughter of Mr and Mrs E B Callender and Leonard A Porter of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs W H Porter. The Rev C F Butler presided with immediate family present. The couple and guests enjoyed a wedding breakfast and later a buffet lunch at The Inn before celebrating with relatives at Estherville. They will reside in Cedar Rapids after a motor trip through Colorado Springs Denver and Excelsior Springs.

Inn Hotel Lake Okoboji Maxine Callender E. B. Callender Blake Boulevard Leonard A. Porter Cedar Rapids W. H. Porter Walker C. F. Butler Edmund B. Callender, Jr S. T. Callender M. W. Jaquith Porter Estherville High School Iowa State College Kappa Delta Sorority S. E. Dillon Estherville Winifred Belfrage Cherokee

Lois Thompson Honored At Farewell Party

Miss Lois Jean Thompson with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl F Thompson will move to Kansas City. She received a handkerchief shower at a supper party hosted by Miss Barbara Ann Teeters at 1633 Wildwood Drive SE. Guests included Helene Hampton Sondra Hope Hampton Doris McNall and Lyndall Davis.

Lois Jean Thompson Earl F. Thompson Twentyfirst Kansas City Barbara Ann Teeters Wildwood Drive

Ogden Couple City Visit Ends After Family Stay

Mr and Mrs Ben R Ogden of Minneapolis departed Sunday after a short stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Ben Ogden at 2033 Fourth avenue SE.

Ben R. Ogden Minneapolis Mr. Ogden Mrs Ben Ogden Fourth Avenue SE

Five Men Return From Minnesota Fishing Trip

Returning Monday after a week's fishing trip to Minnesota were Harry O. Cutler, Ralph Evans, George Starman and Harry Durham. They stayed at Pinehurst lodge on Deer lake.

Minnesota Harry O. Cutler Ralph Evans George Starman Harry Durham Pinehurst Lodge Deer Lake

Linn County Union of King's Daughters Meeting

A special meeting of the Linn county Union of the King's Daughters is set for Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the home of Mrs. A. E. Chase located at 2225 Grande avenue SE.

Linn County Union of the King’s Daughters A. E. Chase Grande Avenue

Sopousek Guests Of Beaven Family In Park Avenue Visit

Mr and Mrs Harold J Sopousek of Chicago were weekend guests of Mrs Sopousek's parents Dr and Mrs E H Beaven at 1710 Park Avenue SE.

Harold J. Sopousek Chicago

Mrs Schindler Hosts Shower for Miss Schindler

Mrs F W Schindler and her daughter hosted a miscellaneous shower Friday evening honoring Miss Lillian Schindler on the eve of her October 6 marriage to Leland Reynolds. Prizes in Bunce went to Mrs Wilmer Bowen Ruth Morgan and Dorothy Lillick with many guests present.

F. W. Schindler C Avenue NE F. W. Wheeler Lillian Schindler Leland Reynolds Bunce Wilmer Bowen Ruth Morgan Dorothy Lillick Arlene Baumhoesener Helen Johnson Evelyn Longstreth Jean Engleman Mary Nosek Roy Kohl

Schlueter Reunion Held at Merrill State Park Grinnell

The annual Schlueter reunion gathered Sunday at Merrill State Park in Grinnell with attendees from Cedar Rapids Amana Swisher North Liberty Dallas Center Deep River Marengo Clinton and Norway.

Schlueter Merrill State Park Grinnell Cedar Rapids Amana Swisher North Liberty Dallas Center Deep River Marengo Clinton Norway

Isabel DeMers Visits Cedar Rapids Friends in Chicago

Miss Isabel DeMers of 511 Seventh Avenue SE returns home after a two week stay in Chicago with Mr and Mrs Darrell Martin formerly of Cedar Rapids.

Isabel DeMers Seventh Avenue SE Chicago Darrell Martin Cedar Rapids

Mrs Tellin Returns From Iowa City Visit

Mrs. Rose M. Tellin came home Sunday night after a week in Iowa City as a guest of friends and her sister Mrs. Emil Wiebel and Mr. Wiebel. She attended the Tellin reunion there on Sunday.

Rose M. Tellin Iowa City Emil Wiebel Wiebel Tellin

Behrends announce daughter Madeline to wed Henry Christensen

Mr and Mrs George Behrends of 326 Thirty third street NE announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Madeline to Henry Christensen son of Mr and Mrs Peter Christensen of Marion. The wedding is set for October 14. Mr Christensen works for Century Oil Burner Company.

George Behrends Thirty-third Street Madeline Henry Christensen Peter Christensen Marion Christensen Century Oil Burner Company

Loraine Chado Weds Edward W Ogden in Nashua Ceremony

Mrs. Esther E. Kimberly announces the marriage of her daughter Loraine Chado to Edward W. Ogden. The ceremony occurred Friday at 3 PM at the Little Brown church in Nashua with Rev. William Kent officiating. Bride walked with cousin Philip Lazio. bridesmaid Anna Marie Lazio. best man James W. Ogden. The couple plans to reside at 305 North Sixth street Marshalltown after October 1.

Esther E. Kimberly Chicago Loraine Chado Edward W. Ogden Ben Ogden Fourth Avenue SE Little Brown Church Nashua William Kent Philip Lazio Anna Marie Lazio James W. Ogden Miss Lazio

Carmen Miller Weds Harold Le Clerc in Chapel Ceremony

Carmen Miller of Jefferson wed Harold Le Clerc of Manchester in a Sunday chapel ceremony at St Pauls Methodist. The bride wore Copenhagen blue with gardenia corsage. bridesmaid wore steel grey. Best man was Raymond McContosh. A wedding dinner followed at the Montrose hotel. couple to reside in Manchester after October 1.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Carmen Miller Fifth Avenue SE Sam Miller Jefferson Harold LeClerc Mary LeClerc Manchester Charles J. Bready Copenhagen Mary Mason Raymond McContosh Montrose Hotel Le-Clerc Illinois LeClerc Walgreen Drug Store

Iota Sigma Forms Under W C T U Aegis In City

Iota Sigma auxiliary of the W. C. T. U. organized Friday at 1012 First Ave W with Lydia B. Johnson national lecturer assisting. Officers named Mildred Montgomery president Doris Coombs vice president Maxine Crowbaugh secretary Nettie Sisam treasurer Marguerite Goodenough publicity chair. next meeting set for Oct 24 at 710 Seventh St SW.

Iota Sigma Nettie Sisam First Avenue Lydia B. Johnson Mildred Montgomery Doris Coombs Maxine Crowbaugh Marguerite Goodenough Seventh Street

Faith circle meets at Vanderwalkers home

Members of the Faith circle of the Kings Daughters met Thursday evening at Marilyn and Betty Vanderwalker's home with Marilyn Vanderwalker presiding. June De Nio led devotions on Faith and committees were appointed including De Nio for sewing and Peggy Prick for social and publicity. The next meeting is set for October 4 at De Nio's home.

Faith Circle of the King’s Daughters Marilyn Betty Vanderwalker June de Nio Miss de Nio Peggy Prick

Louise Leibert Circle Luncheon Meeting

Louise Leibert circle of the Kings Daughters will meet on Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. A. R. Glasier at 2041 B Avenue NE.

Louise Leibert King’s Daughters A. R. Glasier B Avenue

Lopata Family Reunion Held at Lopata Home

Descendants of Jan and Anna Lopata gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lopata for their annual reunion. The oldest attendee was Mrs. Ernest Lopata and the youngest was Nancy Petsel.

Jan Anna Lopata Ernest Lopata Nancy Petsel

Areme Circle Meeting Held by Cedar Chapter

Sixty-five members attended the Areme circle of Cedar chapter No. 184, O.E.S., at Mrs. Ruth Watson’s home on Greenwood Drive SE. Lois Cronbaugh chaired the hostess committee and announced a party for October 24. The circle president read a Good Housekeeping September article on American youth and European youth in wartime. Alice Kirwin discussed welfare bureau reorganization and fall plans.

Areme Circle of Cedar Chapter O.E.S Ruth Watson Greenwood Drive Anna Heames Lois Cronbaugh Good Housekeeping Europe Alice Kirwin Welfare Bureau

Glenn Hruska Enters University of Iowa Medicine College

Glenn Hruska son of Mr and Mrs James J Hruska 2019 Bever Avenue SE left Sunday for Iowa City to enter the University of Iowa College of Medicine.

Glenn Hruska James J. Hruska Bever Avenue Iowa City College of Medicine The University of Iowa

Party at Catherine Reinheimer Home Saturday

A Saturday night gathering at Catherine Reinheimer's Marion road home featured dancing and games with Claire Booth and Paul Janda named captains. A midnight lunch followed and game prizes went to Mary Mc Namara Milo Soukup Ruth Mikulecky Ida Patschke Evelyn Snenicka Billy Mikulecky Glen Whitcomb Hollis Hartung Milford Hartung Claire Booth and Zelda Gillmore among a guest list including Marjorie Albaugh Mary Phelps Helen Roselle Melvin McBride and others.

Catherine Reinheimer da Marion Road Claire Booth Paul Janda Mary McNamara Milo Soukup Ruth Mikulecky Ida Patschke Evelyn Snenicka Billy Mikulecky Glen Whitcomb Hollis Hartung Milford Hartung Zelda Gillmore Marjorie Albaugh Mary Phelps Helen Roselle Melvin McBride Helen Rose Bill Barnhart Lewis Cerveny George Borghart Maxine Sproston Lester Mikulecky Esther Booth George Atwater Catherine Berry Russett Hughes John Prosil

Child Study Groups Meet At YWCA Leader in Iowa City

Miss Afton Smith of the Iowa Child Welfare Research station will convene all child study group chairmen Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the YWCA to discuss organization and plans.

Afton Smith Iowa Child Welfare Research Station Iowa City All Child Study Group

Shrubbery Hazard Complaint In Meadowbrook Upland

J R Haney reports a traffic hazard on Twenty second street between Meadow brook and Upland drives due to shrubs up to 20 feet high on both sides blocking views. He says city buses travel too fast through the area. The issue was referred to Parks Commissioner Ed Stefan by the city council on Monday.

J. R. Haney Upland Drive Meadowbrook Upland Drives Ed Stefan Haney

Eagles Initiate 95 New Members at Sokol Hall

More than 500 Eagles members gathered at Sokol hall for the initiation of 95 new members into Aerie No. 2272 Davenport. Charles Kacer opened the ceremony with the Dubuque chapter conducting and George Tank delivering the principal address as state organizer and former Davenport mayor.

Eagles Sokol Hall Aerie No Charles Kacer Dubuque George Tank Grand Lodge Davenport Gus Meyer Joseph Stroub Second Street SE

Freud's Daughter May Edit Hitler Mind Study

Anna Freud daughter of Sigmund Freud who died here may edit and publish his views on Hitler’s mentality. She was her father’s closest collaborator and may oversee the psychoanalytic material.

London Anna Freud Sigmund Freud Adolf Hitler

International Law a Jumble Says Historian Beard

Historian Charles A. Beard argues international law is a jumble of claims and treaties shaped by powerful nations. He notes no universal enforcement, cites wartime blocks and neutral ship seizures, and asks who should decide which rules apply in peace or war.

Earth United States Great Britain Germany Roosevelt State Department Congress

Pheasant Census Affects Iowa Hunting Season

Iowa conservation commission officers conduct two field counts through designated roads to estimate pheasant quail and Hungarian partridge populations. If numbers meet thresholds, a shooting season may run noon to 5 p.m. November 12 13 and 14 in designated counties with fur bearing animals included. Reports due to the commission by October 11.

Des Moines Iowa Conservation Commission Commission

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