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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1940

Page

2

Marian Forey and Willis Campbell Wed in Immaculate Conception Ceremony

Miss Marian Forey daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Forey wed Wallis Campbell son of Mrs Anne Campbell in a Tuesday 7 am nuptial Mass at Immaculate Conception church. Rev Father Zachar officiated. The ceremony featured music by Sister Mary Leo and Paul Prior, with elaborate gladiolus decor. The couple plans a wedding trip to Chicago and Michigan before settling in Clinton.

Marian Forey Edward Forey Sixth Avenue SE Wallis Campbell Anne Campbell Fort Dodge Immaculate Conception Church Father Zachar Mary Leo Paul Prior Forcey stoJle

Luncheon Parties Draw Wide Local Social Attendance

MIHE WEATHERMAN and guests promoted autumn motif luncheons at Cedar Rapids clubs and private homes. Hosts included Vi WOM Dea and Miss Lewis Olm with Ames and Boone guests. afternoons featured bridge, gifts, and social games among Delta Delta Delta members and other groups.

Mihe

Donna Cranston Weds Newt Kimm in Blairstown Home

Donna Cranston daughter of Mr and Mrs F E Cranston of Blastow and Rent Eomm marries Newt Kimm son of Mio and Mre Arche Kimm of Neeway at the bride parents' home with Rev J C Peck officiating. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Donna Cranston F E Cranston Blastow Mio Arche Kimm Neeway J CR Peck Blairstown Cranton Alfred Ve Johanna Till Elatoes von Harpe Reymond Kimman Blaustown High -Chool Collins Radio Company Cedar Rapids

Birthday observance gathers family across cities

Apauet Merediy of Drexel Yel Neon 727 Perth street NEL was Jade Lewin who attend the Unie versity of nwa A preme dine was served Said. on Ellis park in observ ence of the birthdays of Mrs Anna Hammond of Urbana, Mrs Ea targer of Cedar Rapids and Wayne Saunders of near Van Horne About dO attended from Cedar Rapids Urbana. Van Horne, Center Point and Chicago A sister-in-law of Mrs. Harger was present from Long Beach, Calif

Apauet Merediy Drexel Yel Neon Perth Street Jade Lewin Nwa Ellis Park Anna Hammond Urbana Ea Targer Cedar Rapids Wayne Saunders van Horne Center Point Chicago Harger Long Beach Calif

Ida Mansfield circle meets for Red Cross sewing

Members of Ida Mansfield circle of the Kings Daughters met Tuesday for luncheon with Mrs Morris at 1710 Seventh Avenue SE. The afternoon was spent sewing and knitting for the Red Cross.

Ida Mansfield

Ottumwa Residents Spend Weekend in Cedar Rapids

Ottumwa residents Mr and Mrs A P Stevens Mrs Carel Jean Bruns and Mrs Anna Nichols spent the weekend in Cedar Rapids with a friend. They were joined by Mrs Stevens' daughter and son Miss George Rounds and Dick Stevens of Dubuque and Harold Stevens on furlough from the hospital corps of the US Army at Pensacola Florida.

A P_ Stevens Carel Jean Bruns Anna Nichols Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Stevens George Rounds Dick Stevens Dubuque Harold Stevens Hospital Corps US Army Pensacola

James Gregorys Honored on 28th Wedding Anniversary

A group of friends called at the home of Mr and Mrs James Gregory 2307 Meadowbrook Drive See Tuesday evening to honor their twenty eighth wedding anniversary. The group served a picnic supper and presented the Gregorys a gift. Bridge was the diversion later.

James Gregory Meadowbrook Drive See Gregory

Miss Christensen Returns After Lodge Sessions

Mrs Kate Christensen returned Saturday evening from Minneapolis where she attended the twenty second session of the supreme lodge of Fidelity Lodge Association at the Nicollet hotel from September seventeenth to nineteenth. She visited Mr and Mrs Frank Edwards John Edwards and Mary Campbell, former Cedar Rapids residents.

Kate Christensen Minneapolis Supreme Lodge of Fidelity Lafe Association Nicollet Hotel Frank Edwards John Edwards Mary Campbell Cedar Rapids

Friwoto Camp Fire Plans Halloween Hayrack Party

Members of the Friwoto Camp Fire group met with their guardian Mrs. Leslie Zacheis at 1624 D avenue NE. They planned a Halloween hayrack party and decided to start a Needlework Guild project at the next meeting. A season party was held at the guardian’s home last week.

Friwoto Leslie Zacheis D Avenue NE Guardian

Solomon and Haddy Wed In Orthodox Church Ceremony

Miss Mars Louise Solomon daughter of Mr and Mrs A T Mitchell of 615 Fifth Avenue San Francisco became the bride of Walter S Haddy son of Mrs Sam Haddy of 1426 Fifth Avenue SE Sunday at 230 pm in St George Orthodox Church. The double ring ceremony was conducted by the Vers Rev BG Mahfouz and Rev Thomas N Abodeely before an altar of gladiolas and palms. The bride wore white slipper satin with gold star dust roses, illusion tulle veil and a three quarter sleeve gown with a full train. She carried gardenias lilies of the valley and roses and wore a double strand of pearls. Maid of honor was Miss Geraldine Haddy in blue brocaded taffeta. flower girl Barbara Mae Fiala. ring bearer Charles Abraham. best man William Haddy. ushers George Farris Sam Haddy George Alberts Eugene Haddy Michael Koury Albert Abraham. Attending via gowns in teal blue and navy, Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Haddy wore corsages of red roses and roses respectively. A bridal dinner followed at the bridegroom’s mother’s home and a reception and dance at the Crystal ballroom Montrose hotel. The couple left for an eastern trip, will reside at 615 Fifth Avenue SE after Oct. The bride a McKinley high school graduate and Ford Hopkins drug store employee. The groom a salesman. Out-of-town guests came from New York City Boston Mason City Albert Lea Davenport Des Moines and Los Angeles.

Tucille Mann Patriya Chapman Kenneth White Washington Clinton Campbell Fort Dodge Marvin Fores Virgie Ashby Marguerite McDonald Mars Louise Solomon A T Mitchell Fifth Avenue SF Walter S Haddy Sam Haddy Fifth Avenue SE St George's Orthodox Church BG. Mahfouz Thomas N Abodeely St John's Orthodox Church Geraldine Haddy Albert Abraham Mitchell Mrs Haddy Montrose Hotel McKinley High School Ford Hopkins Drug Store Maddy

Jetta Mae Schooley and John J Kuba Wed in 1940 Presbyterian ceremony

Mrs Nina B Schooley announces the marriage of her daughter Jetta Mae Schooley to John J Kuba son of Mr and Mrs John Kuba The ceremony was at the Presbyterian church in Alexandria Missouri on February 11 1940 officiated by Rev Guthrie The bride wore teal blue wool and is a Winfield High School and St Luke's nurse graduate Kuba a Grant High School graduate served four years in the US Navy and works for the Iowa Liquor Commission in Cedar Rapids They will live in Cedar Rapids after October 1 with Mrs Kuba returning to work at St Luke's Hospital.

Nina B Schooley Sixth Street Jetta Mae John J. Kuba John Kuba Hamilton Street Presbyterian Church Alexandria Guthrie Winfield High School St. Luke's School of Nurses Kuba Grant High School United States Navy Iowa Liquor Commission Cedar Rapids St. Luke's Hospital

Van Vechten Guild Plan Monthly Dinners

Fifteen members of the Van Vechten guild of the Peoples church met for luncheon and a business session Tuesday. Hostesses were Mesdames Laura Dabbinett Clarence Beatty and J H Haney. Plans were made to serve a dinner each month.

van Vechten Guild of the Peoples Church Laura Dabbinett Clarence Beatty J H. Haney

Fort Dodge Visitors Stay Overnight at Johnson Home

The guests from Fort Dodge were overnight visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester S. Johnson on Twenty-seventh Street Drive SE.

Fort Dodge Mrs Chester S. Johnson

Annie Laura Burks Weds Dayle Moyer in Davenport

Mr. and Mrs. Ward Burks announce the marriage of their daughter Annie Laura to Dayle Moyer son of Mrs. Ora Moyer. The ceremony occurred in Davenport on Sept 21 with attendees Mr. and Mrs Wesley Angel and Mr. and Mrs Dean Moyer plus Wilber Cavin. They reside at 224 Ninth Street NW.

Ward Burks D Avenue Annie Laura Dayle Moyer Ora Moyer Thirty-second Street Davenport Wesley Angel Dean Moyer Waterloo Wilber Cavin Ninth Street

U A Club Potluck Meeting at YWCA Tonight

The U A club will meet at the YWCA Thursday at 6 p.m. for a potluck supper and playmate party. Miss Dawn Chapel and Ruth Lane will present the club newspaper. Attendees should leave their names with Miss Catherine Crane of the YWCA.

Y. W. CC Dawn Chapel Ruth Lane Catherine Crane Y. W.C A

Miss Clara Novotny Returns Home After Visit

Miss Clara Novotny of Pasadena California has returned to her home after a ten day visit with her brothers in law and sisters Mr and Mrs Jerry Nemec at 1906 J Street SW and Mr and Mrs Frank Cerveny at 1910 O Ave NW.

Clara Novotny Pasadena Calif Jerry Nemec J Street Frank Cerveny O Ave Nuc

Cultus Club to Hold First Meeting This Week

The Cultus club will meet Wednesday at 1 30 pm at the home of Mrs E Ho Rage 357 Sixteenth Street SE. A dessert luncheon will be served and Mrs W L Shankland will lead the program.

Cultus Club E Ho Rage Sixteenth Street SE W L. Shankland

Della Theta Chi Sorority Announces Fall Dance

Delegates reported on the Midwest conclave in Minneapolis held September 21 22. The fall formal dance is planned for October 26 at the Montrose hotel.

Della Theta Chi Sorority Midwest Minneapolis Montrose Hotel

Kappa Delta Mothers Club Meets for Luncheon

The Kappa Delta Mothers club will hold a luncheon and business meeting Thursday in the sorority rooms at 1261 First Avenue. Mrs A L Fuller and Mrs L W Stritesky are named as hostesses for the event inviting all new mothers as guests.

Kappa Delta Mothers’ Club Liam First Avenue A. L. Fuller L. W Stritesky

Mrs Lantz Returns After Summer Visit

Mrs Ida McCormick of Fort Wayne Indiana and Newaygo Michigan is visiting. Mrs Q O Lantz of 2803 First Avenue East returns Monday evening after spending the summer with her sister.

Ida McCormick Fort Wayne Ind Newaygo, Mich E Lantz First Avenue E

Mount Vesuvius Quiet Before Terrific Eruption

The text notes that prior to a fierce eruption, Vesuvius had been silent for five centuries after a long period of calm following a previous death toll of 18,000 in the earlier event.

Mount Vesuvius

Betty Fitzgerald Is Honored On Birthday

Miss Betty Fitzgerald was honored at a surprise birthday party Saturday evening at Miss Mary Elizabeth Hiegel's home on Avenue NE. Prizes were won by Kaye Tracey, Miss Fitzgerald, and Le Roy Hollan Jr. Other attendees included Genevieve Wilson Eunice Boyle Mary Strathmann Pat McNamara Mary Buran Kathleen Cox Mary Elizabeth Hiegel Arvin Cunningham Charles Ricketts Charles Imig Frances Nanamaker eo Morrisey Bob Hofford William Hester and Paul Meeks.

Betty Fitzgerald Mary Elizabeth Hiegel Avenue NE Kaye Tracey Miss Fitzgerald le Roy Hollan, Jr Genevieve Wilson Eunice Boyle Mary Strathmann Pat McNamara Mary Buran Kathleen Cox Arvin Cunningham Charles Ricketts Charles Imig Frances Nanamaker Eo Morrissey Bob Hofford William Hester Paul Meeks

Miss Mikesell Feted at Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs. Ralph J. Mikesell hosted a Monday evening miscellaneous shower at her 706 Sixth Street SW home in honor of Miss LaVertia Mikesell ahead of her marriage to Charles H. Orton on Sunday. Bingo provided entertainment with prizes won by Miss Martha Stoddard Mrs Herman Morton Mrs Ethan Switzer and Miss LaVerna Drapela.

Ralph J. Mikesell Sixth Street LaVertia Mikesell Charles H. Orton Martha Stoddard Herman Morton Ethan Switzer LaVerna Drapela

Social Names of Local Ladies Listed in Notice

The Misses Mary Lee and Isobel Brown appear alongside Mesdames Noel Wheeler Woody Freytag Herbert Olmstead Robert Slaughter and Richard Jameson in a short society notice detailing attendees and affiliations for a forthcoming community event.

Mary Lee Isobel Brown Noel Wheeler Woody Freytag Herbert Olmstead Robert Slaughter Richard Jameson

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Willis Campbell Michigan Johanna Hill Clinton Campbell McLellan AE Anderson E. A. Olson Ronald F R. Quick Harry Clocken Marshalltown Ceceim Lewis Ann Favre Boone Charles Crary Lumir Severa W. Erskine Deacon Cedar Roya Newton Hodgeon de Moines John Vaio Cs Park Avenue Hodgson Moss Jereme Gearrat Meadowbreag Tre Junineon Guet Kenneth Bogaird Virs Themas Lange Eving Club Juneheon Lydia Ann Courtright Red Cross Howard L. Jones Barto Richard H P Buresh J Frank Morris E B WeConkie Howard B Helsche Rex Dotv Ralph ¢C Chase Harold Millhiser Rohnert S Prewitt Aiclud HW Velethouse Dave F Vin de Roovaart Fred C Kunde OC Hill Newt Kimm James Gregorys Miss Christensen Gabardine Third Avenue Second Street SE Atiss Solomon Walter Haddy Jetta Mae Schooley S. Arcid American Institute of Laundering Arrid Atall Newman Fashions Annie Laura Burks L. T. A. Club Meeting Kappa Delta Mothers Mikesell Third Street SE Elmo Warrier Hubbard Ayre Marcelle Coty Lucien LeLong Paris P&g Mutchinson Meabe Dows Ride 2Nd Ave 2Nd St Lovewave Arta Second Street Smart
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