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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1942

Page

13

Miss Smith and Mr Gatzke Wed in St Pauls Church

Miss Doris Amy Smith wed Wilbert A. Gatzke at St Pauls Methodist in a ceremony before pink yellow and white gladiolus. Officiant Rev Charles Bready, reception at Mrs Cunningham's tearoom, couple to reside at 212 Twelfth St SE after Sept 30.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Doris Amy Smith Bever Avenue SE Ed Hetherington Wilbert A. Gatzke Thirteenth Street Charles Bready Maxine Maxson William A. Smith Hammondsport N. Y Lynn Brower Evelyn Thompson Fama Donna Kelly Dorothy Johnstone Lawrence C. Gatzke Dubuque Twelfth Street SE Gatzke Washington High School Coe College Credit Guide and Adjustment Company South Dakota LaPlant- Choate Manufacturing Company Durwood Greig Clarence and Ates A. L. Bower South Engish

Iowa Consistory couples host first season party at Temple

Members of the Iowa Consistory and their spouses gather Tuesday for the season opening party at the Temple. Dancing runs from 9 to 12 with cards starting at 8 30 p.m. Arrangements are led by Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Buser Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Soboda sr. Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Peters and Mr. and Mrs. Elwin I. Smith.

Iowa Temple Edward J. Buser E. M. Soboda Henry R. Peters Elwin I. Smith

Stansbury Hosts Weekend Guests at Country Club Home

Dr and Mrs John E Stansbury welcomed guests this weekend at 2250 Country Club Parkway SE. Visitors included Mr and Mrs George L Schoonover of Sunny Acres Farm West Branch and Mr and Mrs W L Mason with Miss De Ette Keith of Davenport. The Masons also visited their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs L K Mason.

John E. Stansbury Country Club Parkway SE George L. Schoonover Sunny Acres Farm West Branch W. L. Mason de Ette Keith Davenport L. K. Mason

Mrs Christensen Joins Husband in Chicago on Reserve Assignment

Mrs John E Christensen of 1611 Park avenue SE travels to Chicago to join her husband Sergeant Christensen of Camp Grant. He is on a special assignment with the 6th corps area headquarters in Chicago and she stays with his aunt Mrs Condon Wyrick during the visit.

John E. Christensen Park Avenue Chicago Sergt. Christensen Camp Grant Christensen 6Th Corps Condon Wyrick

Mrs. Stephens Hosts Sewing Club Luncheon at Roosevelt

Mrs. R. E. Stephens of the Roosevelt hotel entertained members of her sewing club at a Monday luncheon. Seating was arranged for 10. Among guests was Mrs. Stanley Mul holland of Santa Barbara who is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs Robert S. Cook.

R. E. Stephens Roosevelt Hotel Stanley &. Mulholland Santa Barbara Calif Roberts. Cook

Dinner honors Mrs Bleakley 5 Father George Burgert birthday

Mr and Mrs David Bleakley of Meadowbrook drive SE hosted a Sunday dinner honoring Father George B Burgert on his birthday. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Frank H Burgert from Anamosa.

David G. Bleakley Meadowbrook Drive

Two Iowa students visit Siebke home in Cedar Rapids

Miss Marilyn Siebke daughter of Mr and Mrs G J Siebke and Miss Marjorie Horn of Mason City spent Sunday in the Siebke home at 2025 Blake boulevard SE. Both are attending the University of Iowa.

Marilyn Siebke G. J. Siebke Marjorie Horn Mason City Siebke Blake Boulevard Miss Horn University of Iowa

Family gathers as Mr and Mrs I F Burchard host guests

Mr and Mrs I F Burchard of 1935 Mt Vernon avenue SE host daughter Mrs Henry C Spencer and grandson Sam Burchard of Bound Brook New Jersey. Mr Spencer will join the family Saturday.

IF. A. Burchard Mt. Vernon Avenue Henry C. Spencer Sam Burchard Bound Brook N. J Spencer

Mrs Smith Hosts Luncheon Honoring Miss Isabella Burns

Mrs Edward H. Smith of the Roosevelt hotel entertained at a luncheon Monday at the hotel honoring her sister Miss Isabella Burns of Jamestown New York. Thirty guests attended the court esy.

Edward H. Smith Roosevelt Hotel Isabella Burns Jamestown N.Y

Luncheon Courtesy for Mrs. Smith in Ardmore Home

Mrs. Herbert H. Smith of Ardmore Pennsylvania was hosted by Mrs. Arthur Huntington at a small luncheon Monday. Mrs. Smith is visiting in the home of her mother in law, Mrs. Ella D. Smith, at 1946 Fifth Avenue SE.

Herbert H. Smith Ardmore Arthur Huntington Fifth Avenue SE

Dunshees Return Home After Two Week Trip

Mr and Mrs Walter E Dunshee of 1844 First Avenue NE returned Sunday from Leland Michigan where Mrs Dunshee was absent two weeks and was joined by her husband a week later.

Walter E Dunshee 1844 First Avenue NE Leland, Mich

Welch visit to Spears home in Cottage Grove avenue

Mrs. W. W. Welch and her daughter Jane of Cincinnati Ohio stay several days with Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Spears at Cottage Grove avenue SE.

W. W. Welch Jane Cincinnati Ohio Charles A. Spears Cottage Grove Avenue SE

Local Visit and Camp Fire Meeting Honor Birthday

Mrs Eliza DueMong of Maquoketa visits her mother Mrs George W Book at 132 Thirty sixth Street NE. Odako camp fire group meets Thursday with guardian Mrs Jerry Machacek at sponsor Mrs Wesley Kopecky home 1808 Hamilton SW. Dolores Utch birthday observed. plans set for Saturday skating party.

Eliza DueMong Maquoketa George W. Book Thirty-sixth Street Odako Camp Fire Group Jerry Machacek Wesley Kopecky Hamilton SW Dolores Utch

Picnic celebration honors Snyder and Reed family members

Mrs. Hugh Snyder hosted a Sunday picnic dinner on Center Point road NE celebrating the birthdays of Mr. Snyder, his mother Mrs. J. W. Snyder, Mrs. Mildred Reed, and her daughter Miss Joyce Reed. Twenty guests attended.

Hugh Snyder Center Point Road NE Snyder J. W. Snyder Mildred Reed Joyce Reed

Practical Nurses Club Meeting Planned at Alma Frick Home

The Practical Nurses club schedules a meeting Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Miss Alma Frick 1925 B avenue NE. All practical nurses are invited to attend.

Practical Nurses Club Alma Frick B Avenue NE

Pythian Sisters to Meet Thursday Evening

The Pythian Sisters will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Pythian hall with members expected to attend and discuss upcoming events.

Pythian Sisters Pythian Hall

History of Music Club Opens With Lecturer-Pianist Welch

At the College club opening in the Woman's club, lecturer-pianist Mrs. L. A. Welch from Peoria traced music’s history from church chants to Debussy and noted censorship in Germany. She closed with Dvorak’s The New World Symphony. Randall Hart was elected vice president. new members and committee heads were announced for social, program, membership, legislation, education, student loan fund, budget, auditing, radio, and publicity.

College Club Woman's Club L. A. Welch Peoria Ill Robert Rogers Howard Benninghoff Richard Blahnik Wallace G Boyson Guy Hershey S. W. Wilder Randall Hart John Kooreman R. D. Taylor John Gilmore Arbon Chehak Harold Wolfe John T. Hecker Ewart John Galway H L. Walker Richard Buresh Glen Ives Inga Tapper Chaiman Helen Hanson Leonore Elsworth Fred Woodrich H. A. Stewart SV. Shonka Evyeta Vondrawhek John Skien Martha Tschirgi Charles Penningroth Lee B. Winterberg Ralph D. Gray Lillian Beck

Omaha Woman Visits Parents Amid Bridge Club Events

Mrs. James Crawford of Omaha Nebraska arrived Monday to spend several days with her parents Mr and Mrs Allen Nash at 2316 Country Club Parkway SE. Mrs H W Ribble hosted a bridge club dessert luncheon with eight places set.

James Crawford Omaha, Neb Allen Nash Country Club Parkway SE H. W. Ribble Knollwood Drive Bridge Club

Mrs. Bertha Snyder Returns Home After Short Absence

Mrs. Bertha Snyder of 1413 B avenue NE has returned home after spending several days with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joe Pingenol of Vinton.

Bertha Snyder B Avenue Joe Pingenol Vinton

Post Office Clerks auxiliary marks twenty first anniversary

Members celebrate the twenty first year of organization with a social hour from 2 to 4 p m on Wednesday led by Mrs Carrie Kouba with assistants Mrs Fern Kee Cordelia Miller and Ruby Stookey Honorary and prospective members invited Mrs Sarah Yanda third vice president of the Iowa Federation of Post Office Clerks will attend The group’s record book will be on display The Catholic Book club meets Wednesday at 2 p m at Mrs J M Neary’s home 923 Thirty third Street SE Mrs M Duffy reports on books from summer The Catholic bookshelf Miss Caroline Schichtl reviews works on economic and social problems The last six Catholic books of the month will be displayed at the meeting

Post Office Clerks Auxiliary Carrie Kouba Fern Kee Cordelia Miller Ruby Stookey Sarah Yanda Iowa Federation of Post Office Clerks Catholic Book Club J. M. Neary Thirty-third Street M. Duffy Caroline Schichtl

Christian Youth council hosts choir rehearsal at Coe College

The city-wide council of Christian Youth will hold a choir rehearsal Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the Coe College chapel. Alma Turechek of Coe College music department directs the choir. All young people from participating Cedar rapids and Marion churches are urged to attend.

Council of Christian Youth Coe College Chapel Alma Turechek Coe College Department of Music Cedar Rapes Marion

Mrs. Rinderknecht Returns Home From Chicago

Returning home from Chicago on Sunday was Mrs. R. W. Rinderknecht of 530 Vernon Drive SE. She spent several days visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Troughcar.

Chicago R. W. Rinderknecht Vernon Drive

MacDowell Music Club Opens With First Meeting

The MacDowell Junior Music Club held its opening meeting at Eulalia Hauser's studio 1740 Fifth Avenue SE. Affiliated with the National Federation of Music Clubs, the club will study MacDowell’s life and works and present a program at each gathering. Members under 18 may join. contact Miss Hauser at 9662. Officers are President Lillian Cunningham treasurer Delores Van Horn secretary Helen Bartunek and Hauser as counselor. Three participants in the program were Patricia Sedlaeek Helen Bartunek and Joan Enzier.

MacDowell Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE National Federation of Music Clubs Miss Hauser Lillian Cunningham Delores van Horn Helen Bartunek Patricia Sedlaeek Joan Enzier

Weekend guests at Dr H Lloyd Miller home

Weekend guests in the home of Dr and Mrs H Lloyd Miller included Dr Miller’s brother and sister-in-law. Mr and Mrs Walter Miller of Princeton Alabama joined as visitors. Dr and Mrs Muller hosted a dinner party for their guests at the Elks Club.

H. Lloyd Miller Fifth Avenue SE Dr. Miller Walter Miller Princeton, al Muller Dinee Paty Elks Club

Surname Beauceant Supremacy Assembly Attendees Return

Mrs. Frank Keyser and Mrs. D L Sheldon returned to their homes Sunday after attending the supreme assembly of the social order of Beauceant in Topeka Kansas.

Frank Keyser Washington Avenue D. L. Sheldon Commonwealth Apartments Thei Topeka Kan Supreme Assembly of the Social Order of Beauceant

Officers of P.E.O Chapter II Honored at Luncheon

Officers of P.E.O Chapter II were honored at a Monday luncheon hosted by Mrs. O W Lawrence on Vinton Road NW. The event seated seven members in a warm, informal gathering.

Pe.o O W. Lawrence Vinton Road

Easy Square Quilt Square Pattern 356 Instructions

Learn a quick dainty square pattern to create cloths or bedspreads. Pattern 356 includes the square design, illustrations, and stitch directions with materials. Send eleven cents and pattern number 356 to The Cedar Rapids Gazette needlecraft dept New York address with name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Department Eighth Avenue New York N. Y

Hastings Home Hosts Weekend Guests From Seattle

Lieut and Mrs W A Sprague of Seattle Washington were weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Charles A Hastings at 1946 Bever avenue SE Hastings.

W A. Sprague Seattle Wash Charles A Hastings Bever Avenue

Mrs John Parke Returns Home After Visit

Returning home Sunday after visiting with her father EE Pierce of Chicago, Mrs John Parke of 1524 Second Avenue SE was seen at the station.

EE Pierce Chicago John Parke Second Avenue SE

Iola Epsilon chapter mee ts at Leela Zavodsky home

The Iola Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron met Friday evening at 811 Oakland avenue NE the home of president Leela Zavodsky Ruth Bryan spoke about her Honolulu trip Members present Bernice Berkla Helen Bailey Margaret Brammer Louise Gillis Martha Heald Leora Johnson Betty Landa Dorothy Meeker Martha Schmidt Josephine Zila Mabel Sayers a guest Georgia Furmeister The next meeting is set for Oct 9 at Leora Johnson 1226 Second avenue SE

Iola Epsilon Pi Omicron Leela Zavodsky Oakland Avenue Ruth Bryan Honolulu Bernice Berkla Helen Bailey Margaret Brammer Louise Gillis Martha Heald Leora Johnson Betty Landa Dorothy Meeker Marthella Schmidt Josephine Zila Mabel Sayers Georgia Furmeister Second Avenue SE

Local Sailor Leonard Smith Honored On Leave at NE Dinner

Leonard Smith machinist's mate third class home on leave from Pearl Harbor was honored at a Sunday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs L Lovan at 1343 B avenue NE. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith and daughter Margaret, Miz and Mrs Harold Clarey, Mr and Mrs A M Sammet, Mrs Lows Smith and son Ralph. The event also marked Mrs Louis Smiths sixty seventh birthday.

Leonard Smith Pearl Harbor L. Lovan Avenue NE Leonard 5S Smith Margaret Miz Harold Clarey A M Sammet Lows Smith Ralph Louis Smith

Iowa Student Gloria Zemaanek Visits Parents Over Weekend

Miss Gloria Zemaanek a University of Iowa junior spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Zemaanek at 373 Sixteenth street SE The report notes her return to campus after the visit and identifies the family address.

Gloria Zemaanek University of Iowa Earl Zemanek Sixteenth Street

Appreciation Dinner For Church Of God Sunday School Teachers

An appreciation dinner is set for Tuesday at 6 p m for Sunday school teachers of the Church of God. Mrs William C Coe of Kansas City Christian education specialist will be guest speaker. She will also speak at 8 during a public service.

Church of God In the Church William C Coe Kansas City

Hill Family Return Home After Midwest Visit

Mr and Mrs Earl J Hill completed a month long stay with relatives in Illinois Ohio and Cedar Rapids before returning to their San Diego California home Sunday evening They were hosted in Cedar Rapids by Mrs Hill s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Marshall F Harmon at 1725 C Avenue NW.

Illinois Ohio Cedar Rapids Earl J. Hill San Diego Calif

Mrs T F McDonald Hosts Cedar Rapids Guest

Mrs T F McDonald of 4162 Tenth Street SE entertained a small group at dinner Sunday as a courtesy for Mrs M L Elyea of Brighton who is spending the week in Cedar Rapids visiting friends and viewing trends.

T F McDonald Tenth Street M L. Elyea Brighton Cedar Rapids

Mrs Tomash and daughter return from Seattle visit

Mrs John Tomash and her daughter Marilyn of 1515 Sixth Street SW have returned after a two week visit in Seattle Washington where they were guests of Mrs Tomashs sister Mrs Edward Flieder.

John Tomash Marilyn Sixth Street Seattle Wash Tomash Edward Flieder

Y M C A Membership Drive Near Target as Night Report

The Y M C A campaign reached 87 percent of its 6000 point goal with 159 members added totaling 5234 points. Mrs Isaac McEvers Spitfire squadron leader led the effort joined by Squadron Leader Lee Winterberg as winners. Distinguished service wings were given to several flight commanders. Edwin Klouda and Robert Armstrong earned top member counts. Miss Merre Keyes won the hostess prize.

Isaac McEvers Lee Winterberg J OD. Eiihorn Gene Farmer Charles Filipi Otto Ambroz Beulah Detweiler Edwin Klouda

Canned Ham and Eggs Adopted for Army Rations

The army and the food industry announce the first canned ham and eggs ration for U S troops. Since the war began, quarters, corps, and industry have developed a workable formula. Chopped ham and eggs proved satisfactory and soon cans will roll from commercial kitchens to feed soldiers.

Uncle Sam Army Quartermaster Corps

WPB Representative to Visit Cedar Rapids

A WPB representative will be at the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce for appointments on priorities from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday. Appointments may be made by calling 5135. A purchasing agents meeting will be held Tuesday at noon at the Roosevelt hotel.

WPB Cedar Rapids

Flagrant Speed Fine Raised to $25 in City Court

Police Court Judge Harry S. Johnson announced a new $25 fine for speeders over 45 mph replacing the former $10 rate. He noted enforcement may apply five miles over the government urged 40 mph limit. Lloyd W. Whiting of Palo was the first cited at 47 mph.

Harry S. Johnson Johnson Lloyd W. Whiting Palo

Australians Prohibit Quick Marriages for American Sailors

Perth reports American sailors must wait at least six months to wed Australian women. Previously they needed command approval. now naval headquarters grants are required, a six month process. In one area there have been 167 such marriages in recent months.

Perth Australia Navy Headquarters

Hromek and Abbey Honored for Forty Years in Union

The Cedar Rapids Typographical Union Local 0 presented 40 year membership buttons to Henry J. Hromek superintendent of The Gazette composing room and Byron Abbey of the composing room staff. The honors were given by J. C. Blodgett and James Cowden. West Point opened July 4 1802 with 10 cadets.

Henry J. Hromek The Gazette Composing Room Byron Abbey Composing Room Cedar Rapids Typographical Union Hromek Gazette Abbey J. C. Blodgett James Cowden

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Prim Silhouette Sophie Gimbel Miss Smith Mr. Gatzke the Mines B. L. Knight Carl K. Linge Otto B. Loomis Reid C. Nelson M. Sopousek Henry P. Howells David W. Lehti E. W. Lundquist R. W. Claughry Walter E. Miller Ed Nelson Ben H. Peterson L. Mahaffey M. B. Loomis American Institute of Laundering Mrs, Stansbury MR. and Mrs. Bleakley New Jersey F. A. Burchards IRS HW. Smith W. E. Dunshees Mrs Book Home ODAKO J. W. Ribble HAS Bridge Club Post Office Auxiliary Christian Youth Mrs. Rinderknecht Macdowell Music Club DR. and Mrs. Miller Mmes Keyser Sheldon Laud Wheeler Greer Garson Reno Long Beach Leone 2Nd Ave Hastings Pi Omicron Sorority Churcie OF God California Elyea C. R Piano Sale Baldwin Asco Doemur 3Rd St. SE Barney Paint and Wallpaper Company Sunshine Food Mkt Fifteenth Street DIAL Dr. J. C. Landenberger Optometrist Third Street SE West Point Holden-Kahler CO Third Avenue SE
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