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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1940

Page

13

Mrs Blane to be Honorary Escort in Alexandria Event

Mrs James D Blane of Alexandria Louisiana a former Cedar Rapids resident has a bed in the city to be the herse cue t of Mr and Mrs Richard F Klan at 2321 Lindendine Avenue this evening as a courtesy to Mr Blake. Mr and Mrs Killian will host informal buffet supper at their home concluding a week’s visit Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Clarke Van Meter 20 Twenty first street NE Mrs Van Meter’s sister in law Mrs Robert Wormhoudt of Des Moines.

James D Blane Alexandria Cedar Rapids Richard F Klan Lindendine Blake Killian Clarke van Meter Twentsfirst Street van Meter Robert Wormhoudt Des Maines

Warriners Return From East Trip

Mr and Mrs T R Warriner of 316 Forest Drive SE have come home after a three week motor journey through the East visiting New York and other cities.

T R Warriner Forest Drive New York

Women Attend Wendell Willkie Speech Rally in Cedar Rapids

Five Cedar Rapids women attended a rally to hear Wendell Willkie. Names include Mrs Frank C Beers 314 Nineteenth Street SF Vire Harrison E Spangler 655 Cottage Grove Avenue SF Mrs P David E Beardsles 2149 Independence SF Mrs Wood Brown 1962 First Avenue E and Moc F PP Restedt 2662 Country Club Parkway SE.

Independence Das Wendell Y Willkie Cedar Rapids Frank C Beers Nineteenth Street Harrison E Spangler Cottage Grove Avenue P Davd E Beardsles Wood Bown First Avenue E

Birthday party for George B Burgert at home

Mrs Burgert hosted a birthday gathering Thursday evening at 1948 Fifth Avenue SE. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Burgert of Anamosa and Mr and Mrs Dusid G Bleakley and Mrs Leone Bugert. After dinner they viewed Florida trip movies and played bridge.

George B Burgert Fifth Avenue SE

Mrs Tse J Rothe Leaves for Chicago Home

Mrs Tse J Rothe of Chicago will depart Monday for her home, after visiting at her mother Mrs Thomas B Powell's residence at 412 Seventeenth Street NE. The former Mizz Mary Louse Powell will return home soon.

Tse J Rothe Chicago Vretting Thomas B Powell Seventeenth Street Rothe Mary Louse Powell

Sewing Club Meeting at Mrs Armstrongs Home

Mrs Robert C Armstrong entertained the sewing club Friday with a desert luncheon at her Pleasant Hill home. Members spent the afternoon knitting, working on reel cross patterns.

Robert C Armstrong Pleasant Hill

Mindred Ann Zelezny Engaged to Patrick Lynott

Mr and Mrs Frank Zelezny announce the engagement of their daughter Mindred Ann to Patrick Lynott son of Mr and Mrs J A Lynott of 834 Second Street NW The wedding is set for Oct 8 at St Ludmila's church Miss Zelezny was honored at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday with 120 guests and refreshments later.

Frank Zeleznys Twenty-first Avenue Mindred Ann Patrick Lynott J A. Lynott Second Street St Ludmila’s Church Miss Zelezny

Miss Ella Gordon Arrives for Visit in Cedar Rapids Home

Miss Ella M Gordon of Pattersonville NY formerly of Cedar Rapids arrives Thursday afternoon to visit Mr and Mrs Joe Gordon at 339 Twelfth Street SW. She is a retired missionary of the United Presbyterian Church who has spent most of her life in India.

Joe Gordon Twelfth Street Ella M. Gordon Pattersonville Cedar Rapids Gordon India United Presbyterian Jehurch

Tea at R A Reid Home by St Pauls District 3

St Pauls District No 3 of the Ladies aid held its annual tea at the R A Reid home 512 Knollwood drive SE with about 125 attendees. Guest reviewer Mrs Guy E Hilber discussed Elizabeth and Son a biographical study of a 19th century New England businesswoman.

Raymond Aa. Reid Knollwood Drive St. Pauls Carl K Linge Myron Mason A L. Alcorn John Emery Hillier Charles J. Bready J U . Yessler L. L. Dolson Irvin Huffman

Daughters of Isabella Host Bridge Series Party Monday

The second bridge round hosted by Daughters of Isabella is set for Monday at 7 45 pm in the Glow room of the Gas company. Co chairs Elizabeth Allen and Laura Freeman, with a long list of Mesdames and Misses assisting, prizes and refreshments to follow.

Daughters of Isabella Gas Company Elizabeth Allen Laura Freeman Cochairmen Cora Frey Anna Getz Catherine Hilke Catherine Gleason Marie Goslin Monica Goodyear Mary Grimes Clara Held Glendala Herber Catherine Hollingsworth Goldie Johnstone Mary Kane Dorothy Kelly Harriett Kelly Ella Kitch Catherine

Sanborns Visit Family Ties Across States

Mr and Mrs H S Sanborn of Mammoth Cave Kentucky left Thursday after a brief visit with Mrs Sanborns parents the Rev and Mrs E Winslow Brown at 1401 Washington Avenue SE. They had earlier spent a few days with Mr Sanborns father in Minneapolis.

H. S. Sanborn Mammoth Cave

Friendship circle meeting and honors noted in SE

The Friendship circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday at 1953 Blake boulevard SE for a dessert luncheon and meeting. Mrs. VE. Lichtenstein received an honor pearl, devotions were led by Mrs. Leonard R. Wilson, and Mrs. Lee Beardsley presided. Plans covered an all day Red Cross sewing event and rummage sale preparations.

Friendship Circle of the King’s Daughters Robert A. Donahue Blake Boulevard Harold Waite Carl A. Tiffany, Jr Leonard R. Wilson Lee Beardsley VE. Lichtenstein Red Cross

Burlington guest Helen Filson visits Montrose hotel couple

Miss Helen Filson of Burlington was the guest Thursday of Mr. and Mrs Robert Knight of the Montrose hotel.

Helen Filson Burlington Robert Knight Montrose Hotel

Friendship Tea Marks Van Buren P T A Meeting

The Van Buren PTA held its annual Friendship tea on Wednesday at the school with all grades participating in poems songs and dances. Ruth Webster played accompaniments Nanna Nelson greeted mothers inviting classroom visits and a rummage sale was announced for Friday at 508 Third Avenue SE. The kindergarten won the attendance award. Refreshments were served with Mrs. L R Hamilton presiding.

van Buren P. T. A Ruth Webster Nanna Nelson Third Avenue SE L. R. Hamilton

Miss Booth and George Atwater Wed in Church

Esther Maxine Booth and George R Atwater wed at the Second Christian church in a candlelight ceremony officiated by Rev I E Linkletter. Attendants included Beulah Wessale and Ruth Marek with a reception at the bride’s home for about sixty guests. They will live on a farm north of Robins after a brief honeymoon.

Esther Maxine Booth R. B. Booth J Street George R. Atwater D. M Atwater Marion Second Christian Church I. E. Linkletter Beulah Wessale Ruth Marek Charlene Hollingsworth Wessale Claire Booth Floyd Booth Harold Fernan Harrison Shipe Robert Chadim Alan Richardson Gladys Thomann John Clark Ely F. W. Oxley A M G. M Booth J. P. Garnant Frank Wessale Ida Patschke Helen Rose Helen Roselle Meryl Stunts Wilson High School Mr. Atwater Marion High School Robins

Prout Family Heads to Chicago for Weekend Trip

Leaving Friday morning to spend the weekend in Chicago were Mrs. F. J. Prout of 2721 First avenue E and her daughters Miss Dorothy Prout and Miss Jeanette Prout. They will return Monday.

Chicago F. J. Prout First Avenue E Dorothy Prout Jeanette Prout

Women of the Moose Present One Act Play Evening

The Women of the Moose hosted a gathering with a one act pantomime And the Lamp Went Out directed by Janet Russell. Cast members included Mildred Goodwater Iva Richards Viola Matthews and Helen Vedder with sound by Alta Akers and piano by Margaret Blencoe. Additional numbers featured Gossip in Rhyme read by Goodwater and Matthews Pretty Girls Ruth and Alberta Henry and a God Bless America sing, serving about 150 guests.

Women of the Moose Janet Russell Mildred Goodwater Iva Richards Viola Matthews Helen Vedder Alta Akers Margaret Blencoe Ruth Alberta Henry

Miss Nelson and Dr Bruner Wed in Yuma Arizona

Miss Lorraine Nelson former Y W C A health education secretary in Cedar Rapids wed Dr Charles William Bruner of Riverside California in Yuma Arizona. Rev O H Tietjen officiated at the Lutheran church ceremony. The couple reside in Arlington California at 9729 Magnolia Avenue and plan a coast motor trip after the wedding.

Lorraine Nelson Cedar Rapids Charles William Bruner Riverside Calif J. E. Bruner Aberdeen S. D Yuma Ariz Simon Cornelius Nelson O H. Tietjen Lutheran Church Bruner Magnolia Avenue Arlington Aberdeen High School Northern State College University of Iowa University of South Dakota Rush Medical School Chicago San Diego County Hospital California Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Linges Welcome Venezuelan Guests Driving Through Omaha

Mr and Mrs Carl K Linge hosted Mrs Paul Adams of San Tome Venezuela and her son Pablo at their home 315 Twenty third street drive SE. They were en route to Omaha from New York City and planned to visit before returning to South America later in the fall. Mrs Adams is a school friend of Mrs Linge.

Carl K. Linge Twenty-third Street Drive Paul Adams San Tome Venezuela Pablo Omaha New York City South America Adams Linge

Silver Cross circle of King's Daughters luncheon held

The Silver Cross circle met Wednesday for luncheon at 2009 Mount Vernon avenue SE with Mrs Charles Bode. Mrs Ben Ogden presided as roll call cited Bible verses and devotionals led by Mrs C J Lynch. Due to the treasurer's resignation, Mrs O S S Wilson was elected. Delegates chosen include Mrs T Frank Hersch with alternates Mrs L Walker and Mrs Wilson. An autumn centerpiece themed luncheon featured corn and gourds.

Silver Cross Circle King’s Daughters Charles Bode Mount Vernon Avenue Ben Ogden C. J. Lynch R. Livingston O S&s. Wilson T. Frank Hersch Waterloo L. W. Walker Wilson Ogden L. L. Owen

Ina Sword Weds Harold Mahuran in Cedar Rapids Church

Mr and Mrs I L Sword announce the marriage of Ina Sword to Harold H Mahuran on Saturday September 21 at the Church of the Brethren in Cedar Rapids officiated by Rev H T Ruthrauff. Attendants were Everette Silver. Ina graduated Shueyville high school and Coe College. Harold, Center Point High School and University of Iowa graduate, served CCC and now works with Center Point Independent. he is a first lieutenant in the Army Reserve. They reside at 1634 C Avenue NE Cedar Rapids.

I. L. Sword E Avenue NE Ina Harold H. Mahuran J. A. Mahuran Center Point Church of the Brethren Cedar Rapids H. T. Ruthrauff Everette Silver Shueyville High School Coe College Mahuran Center Point High School University of Iowa CCC McGregor Center Point Independent Army Reserve Corps

Bridge Club Afternoon Hosts Prize Winners

Mrs William Lana hosted a Thursday bridge gathering at 1606 Green avenue NE. Prizes went to Mesdames Florence Swanson August Brehm Theron Smith and Lana, with other attendees including Mesdames Vernon Shrader Harold Vesper Fred O'Kelly and Lyle Chermak.

William Lana Green Avenue NE Florence Swanson August Brehm Theron Smith Lana Vernon Shrader Harold Vesper Fred O'Kelly Lyle Chermak

Beta Iota Hosts Plans for District Meeting in Cedar Rapids

Members of the Beta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Monday evening at the Roosevelt hotel to plan a district meeting in Cedar Rapids in November where Beta Iota will be hostess. A district report was presented.

Beta Iota Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids

DeWitt meeting plans charity card party

Several members attended a meeting in DeWitt last Sunday. They scheduled a benefit card party for Tuesday October 22 in the Glow room of the Gas company. Frances O'Meara, program chairman, outlined the year’s educational program and assigned lessons to members.

DeWitt Frances O'Meara

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Miss Lothian Mr. Fuller Janet Lothian Lothianne Commerwealth Wesdit Fuller Were Fuller Elgin Jacques and Fatrica Ann Guylee Evanston Jim Wade Patterson Mao Cits J R Buss Miso Maurene Munger Viere Koneeny Mork Bospy Sam Hedges Wilma Gray Robert D Smit Nonn Aiz Busby Br Dal Rooevelt Hotel Saaing Saaing the Courtesy Were Miss Lothian Waiss Gaylee Potter Munger Moss Koneens Kenneth Mutcoep Woasoon James 2D Blake Guest Killian Hove Mrs. Wormhoudt T. R. Warriners Morgan Bros. Bicycle Shop Morgan Bros Third Ave Willkie George B. Burgert VRS. Rothe Thomas Powell Sewing Club Zelezny Ella Tilltan Manleleat Warriet Hubbard Killian Company St. Paul's R. A. Reid D. OF H. S. Sanborns Friendship Circle Miss Filson P.T.A. Meetings van Buren Milwaukee Hladky's Grocery & Market Fourth Ave Miss Booth George Atwater Linges Harold Mahuran Mrs Borden's Eagle Eagle Dorden Coneright Bishops Walioh Amnoall srEecrAes, S Sus Mavyn Bor Una O'Connor Melvyn Douglas M. J.B M.J. B. Co Third Street San Francisco Mekters Neumode Hosiery E.O.M Eny Meke Neumode Hosiery Shop Second Street SE Bretons Pompadours Pontilions Puff Crowns Millinery
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