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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1940

Page

11

Helen Plank to Wed Rev. Wm. O. Eckler Tuesday

Announcement from Independence states Miss Helen Plank daughter of Dr and Mrs F T Plank will marry Rev. William O Eckler the new Cedar Rapids Trinity Methodist pastor on Tuesday at 11 am in the Cedar Falls Methodist parsonage Dr E A Baker will perform the ceremony and the bridal party includes Miss Plank sister Mrs C R Garland and Rev R C Jerrell of DeWitt. A wedding luncheon at Tally-Ho near Cedar Falls follows.

Independence Helen Plank F. T Plank William O. Eckler Trinity Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Methodist Cedar Falls E. A Baker Miss Plank C. R. Garland Eldora Eckler R. C. Jerrell DeWitt Tally-Ho University of Iowa Wesley Foundation Iowa State Teachers College University of Wisconsin

Four Return After Southern Motor Trip

Mr and Mrs C A Pope and Miss Myrtis Pope with Mrs Edith Wingert returned from a motor trip through Kansas Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arkansas and Missouri. They visited Houston and Galveston. Mrs M S Hallman will review Being Little in Cambridge by Eleanor H A bbott at 7 30 p m Monday at the YWCA in the first in a series of book reviews sponsored by its business committee.

C. A. Pope Myrtis Pope Fourth Avenue Edith Wingert Nineteenth Street Kansas Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arkansas Missouri Houston Galveston M. S. Hallman Cambridge Eleanor Hallowell Abbott Y.W.C. A

Susan Bradley and Earl Clements Wed in Chicago Ceremony

The marriage of Susan Bradley of Chicago and Earl J. Clements of Chicago was solemnized Saturday at 5 PM at the Bradleys’ home. Dr. Horace H. Goodell officiated, with family members and close relatives attending. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside at 9220 South Bishop Street in Chicago. Mercy hospital auxiliary plans a fruit shower Tuesday with committee members listed for coordination.

Susan Bradley Edward D. Bradley Chicago Earl J. Clements George G. Clements First Avenue E Charles Bradley Horace H. Goodell Brainard Congregational Church Warry E. Britton South Bishop Street Clements Marsh McLennan Insurance Company G. G. Clements Rebecca Glenn W Schodde Minneapolis Stephen Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital Marshall W. Grady Leo Clancy F. J. Monahan Thomas Stropple S. E. Dale A. C. Meakins F. J. John F. J. Sebetka Margaret Mulvhill Marion Anna Meigel Pauline Murray D. A. Leonard M. B. Dillon

E S Auxiliary Picnic Luncheon Meeting at Chil dren's Home

The E S auxiliary to the Children's Home meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. at 519 Fifteenth Street NE for a picnic luncheon. Hostesses include Mrs. A J Prucha and others. A business meeting follows at 2 30 p.m. Mrs R A Greenawalt reviews American Years. Donations for fruit reception welcome. Mrs Rollin Beard visiting Cedar Rapids. Board of managers to meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the home. thanks extend to fruit reception donors.

E. S Fifteenth Street A. J. Prucha James Edward F. Novotny W. C. Drager H J. Manchester Lillian Bell R. A. Greenawalt Harold Sinclair the Home For Aged Women Joe T. Chadima Meadowbrook Drive

Scharfenbergs Celebrate 29th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Scharfenberg of 617 Ninth Avenue SW were honored at a Friday gathering by neighbors and friends to mark their 29th wedding anniversary. A picnic supper featured a decorated cake by Mrs. O E Anderson and piano by Betty Beranek of Marion. A mirror was presented by many Cedar Rapids and Marion residents led by Ed Beranek’s family.

Herman Scharfenberg Ninth Avenue O E. Anderson Betty Beranck Marion AB. Curtis George Youtzy O. E. Anderson Lloyd Husted Jack Husted Mapple Ruth Mrstik Andy Sparks Harold Millhiser Harry Hellenthal Ed Hoover William Bontrager Lou Hemminger Fred Thompson

Business Women Of First Christian Host Dinner At Lafayette Club

The Business Women of First Christian church hosted a dinner Friday at the Lafayette club room with 35 members and guests. Fall flowers and a yellow gold motif adorned tables as mothers of the group and Dr and Mrs Marion Williams were honored guests. Zoe Varney was toastmaster and Miss Gertrude Stenner gave a welcome, with Mrs B F Hammond and Mrs Imogen Emery speaking on governance and defense in a Philadelphia themed program. Howard Heathman presented Mexico films. singing accompanied by Miss Stenner and Mrs Kirkham.

First Christian Church Lafayette Club Marion H. Williams Zoe Varney Gertrude Stenner B. F. Hammond Imogen B. Emery Committee For National Defense of DAR Philadelphia Howard Heathman Mexico Miss Stenner Beulah Kirkham Miss Varney Lillian Novotny Marjorie Augustine Ella Horn Edith Olson Vera Fifield Stenner Kirkham

Colorado Guests Leave After Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Mertz of Grand Junction Colorado and their daughter Donna Lee have left the home of Mrs. Mertz’s uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. George R Minor 345 Seventeenth Street SE after visiting relatives.

Donald Mertz Grand Junction Colo Donna Lee

Gregory Young and Virginia Lichtle Wed at Wyoming Presbyterian

The wedding of Virginia Ann Lichtle and Gregory Alan Young was held at Wyoming Presbyterian Church Millburn New Jersey with Rev Ralph H Read officiating. Attendants included sister Ed ward S Hinckley as matron of honor and John Sharp Young as best man. A reception followed at Maplewood Tennis Club.

Wyoming Presbyterian Church Millburn N. J Virginia Ann Lichtle Gustave Henry Lichtle South Orange Gregory Alan Young Montclair Ednad Young Nineteenth Street Ralph H. Read Edward S. Hinckley Maplewood Ann Marguerite Teller Orissa R. Kutz East Orange Stanley Dobson New York City John Priel Chatham Young John Sharp Young Cedar Rapids David T. Hedges Gale Geddes Orange Addison C. Armstrong Ellsworth Coe Verona Lichtle Maplewood Tennis Club

New Catholic Books Added To Public Library Shelf

Daughters of Isabella report 200 books now circulate on the Catholic shelf with 85 added this year. Titles include The Sublime Shepherdess and The Liturgical Year, among biographies and fiction by Keyes Bonn Noyes Farnum Walsh Carbery Dennis. Community groups hold picnics and meetings at local homes.

Public The Daughters of Isabella Frances P. Keyes Frances Pr. Keyes Louis Bonn, S.J Anne Fisher Alfred Noyes Olive White Fulton J. Sheen Joseph Husslein S.J Maurice Walsh Eric Shepherd John Bunker

Radio Council Plans Two Programs in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Women's Radio council schedules two programs this week. Monday at 2:30 p.m. officers will discuss the organization’s work and plans with participants including Mrs. R. K. Stoddard and Mrs. W. R. Foot. Saturday at 11:15 a.m. will feature a children's story hour with Mrs. Fernn Hileman narrating The Milk Man's Baby adapted by Miss Alice Story. A script committee meets Wednesday at 10 a.m. at 2301 First Avenue E.

Cedar Rapids Women's Radio Council R. K. Stoddard W. R. Foot Raymond N. Klass J. Crick George H. Bryant Fernn Hileman Alice Story A. C. Strohmeyer First Avenue E

Miss Mary Walden Honored With Shower Before Wedding

Entertaining Thursday evening at their home for Miss Mary Walden, bride of Robert S. Campbell. Hosts were Mrs. J. J. Debe and her daughter Miss Lorraine Debe. A miscellaneous gift shower was given to the honoree. Guests included Misses Mary Callan Audrey Shelquist Jane Schlemmer Dorothy Demp Izetta Debe Mary Louise Barrett and Mildred Phillips.

Bernice Olson Harry R. Mullin Frances Lewis Bever Avenue SE Miss Olson Bridge Club Virginia Hammill George W. Link Fairway Terrace SE Bunco Bess Mullin William Richardson Maxine Smith Mary Walden Robert S. Campbell J. J. Debe Avenne Lorraine Debe Mary Callan Audrey Shelquist Jane Schlemmer Dorothy Demp Izetta Debe Mary Louise Barrett Mildred Phillips

Catherine Crane and Fred Woolrich to Wed in October

Mrs. Orrin E Crane of Marion announces the engagement of Catherine Jean Crane to Fred C Woolrich of Cedar Rapids. They plan to wed October 12 at the First Methodist church in Marion with a 4 PM ceremony. Both attend local colleges and hold volunteer and fraternity memberships.

Catherine Crane Fred Woolrich Orrin E Crane Marion Catherine Jean Fred C. Woolrich Frederick W. Woorich Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Miss Crane Coe College Chi Omega Sorority Beethoven Music Club Woolrich Cresco High School University of Iowa Theta IIi Fraternity National Life Insurance Company of Vermont

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Betty Mehegan John J. Mehegan Grande Avenue SE A. George Nelson Lafayette Ind W. A. Nelson Rev Wm. O. Eckler Frederic Mizen Mrs. Hallman Earl Clements Mercy Auxiliary E. S. Auxiliary Nancy Finnigan Beard Rollin Beard Moville Nancy Finnigan City E. L. Finnigan Third Avenue Board OF Managers Business Women First Christian Cedar Rapids Ministers Wives Association David Berger B Avenue NE Colorado Gregory Young Virginia Lichtle Children’s Home Children's Home W. H. Bontrager Fifth Street NW Radio Council COE College Music Department Free Melody COE Music Conservatory Alpha Phi Omega Crane Helen Crane Catherine Cooper Alberta Miller Marian van Fossen Winifred Wiley Mary Kay House Jeanette Titus Betty Howell Iowa City la Verna Mae Titus Dike Kenneth Herbsich Waterloo Caroline Kahler Harlan Kathryn Kendall New Hampton Kathleen Bromwell Center Point Virginia Wiley Springville Elmer Nelson Muscatine Elinor Kendall Marian Busby Helen Burt Bernita Sebern Orlin Hann ACE _ CLEANERS Third Avenue SE Greater Three Sisters Coats Three Sisters Zc Fashion Center Second Street
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