Eight Points For Ideal Children's Radio Program
Thirty three Cedar Rapids women reviewed Dorothy Lewis of New York City survey results on better children's radio. They endorsed eight criteria: entertaining dramatic quality humor proper diction high artistic integrity imagination human relations and intellectual understanding. The group planned action including editor role for parents and sponsors and may form a permanent radio council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Dorothy Lewis
New York City
Hersine Daugling
Loews
Lewis
Roosevelt Hotel
Division of Youth Cooperation
Iowa Federation of Womens Clubs
RK Stoddard
H. G Heiserman
Charles E. Roberts
W R. Foor
Iowa Federation
Stoddard
Radio Council
Beethoven Club Reports At Iowa Music Convention
Delegates at the Iowa Federation of Music Clubs convention in Sioux City reported on junior competitive festival choral groups and other contests at a Beethoven club meeting. Klara Robbins of Iowa City won first prize for Bolero for cello and piano and second for Intermezzi. Plans include sponsoring Negro baritone Kenneth Spencer for a Cedar Rapids concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Federation of Music Clubs
Sioux City
Beethoven Club
W C. A
Lester Baldwin
Helen Kacena Stark
Ruth Miskimen
D. Taylor
Klara Robbins
Iowa City
Vna
Kenneth Spencer
Cedar Rapids
Ways and Means
Edward MacDowell
Onabele Ellett
Josephine Batchelder
Frances Swab Harriet Miller
Alice
Helen Shearer Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs Helen Shearer of 2400 Ellis Boulevard NW entertained her bridge club with a Wednesday luncheon. Attending were Mesdames Polly Carstens Marie Scott Evelyn Killen Dorothy Robs Gladys Cornish Helen Mumma and Violet Davis. Prizes went to Mrs Davis Mrs Cornish Mrs Roby and Mrs Scott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Shearer
Ellis Boulevard
Bridge Club
Polly Carstens
Marie Scott
Evelyn Killen
Dorothy Robs
Gladys Cornish
Helen Mumma
Violet Davis
Mrs Davis
Cornish
Roby
Scott
Initiation Held for New Glamourettes
New Glamourettes initiated Wednesday evening are Erma Lee Young Doris Campbell and Norma Jean Holley. Members hosted a theater party for the initiates after the ceremony with Dor othy Fares Dorothea Kibbie Jean Owen Ruth Rice Tucille Kibbie and Betty Ann Biecker attending the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glamourettes
Erma Lee Young
Doris Campbell
Norma Jean Holley
Dorothy Fares
Dorothea Kibbie
Jean Owen
Ruth Rice
Tucille Kibbie
Betty Ann Biecker
Sultanni Camp Fire Group Elects Officers at Montrose Hotel
The Sultanni Camp Fire Group met Tuesday in Mrs Homer Mixwell's apartment Montrose hotel. Officers chosen include Mary Ann Hootman president DeLoris Hailey vice president Helen Smith secretary Sheryl Zalesky treasurer and scribe. A hill-billy party with Tanda group as guests is planned for April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultanni
Homer Mixwell
Montrose
Mary Ann Hootman
DeLoris Hailey
Patty Fortune
Helen Smith
Sheryl Zalesky
Tanda Group
Birthday Celebration for Diane Huston at Home
Mrs Shirley Huston hosted a Friday afternoon party at 121 Thirty Fourth Street SE in honor of her daughter Diane on her fourth birthday. Attending were Gloria Kay Svenksen Janice Knox Kathleen saman Beverly Ann Grafton Ralph Crowell and Terry Bjornsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Huston
Thirty Fourth Street Drive
Diane
Gloria Kay Svenksen
Janice Knox
Kathleen Saman
Beverly Ann Grafton
Ralph Crowell
Terry Bjornsen
Nature and Garden Group Elects Officers for 1940 41
Mrs Emil Rasmussen was elected chairman of the nature and garden department of the Woman's club for the club year 1940 41. Mrs E Smith was elected leader, Mrs Ben Hazen secretary, and Mrs Clayton Smith treasurer at the department meeting. Thorsdas Nevin Nichols showed moving pictures of activities at the children's playground gardens. Miss Louise Wilhelmhan was guest speaker, her subject being Cut Flowers and Their Arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Rasmussen
Woman’s Club
E Smith
Ben Hazen
Clayton Smith
Thorsdas Nevin Nichols
Childrens Playground
Louise Whelmhan
Maccabees Wave 100 at Birthday Party
One hundred guests attended a birthday party hosted by the Maccabees on Thursday evening. Twelve tables were styled by month with a hostess for each, and numerous entertainers listed per month from January through December. Refreshments were served by a group of hosts and helpers.
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Maccabees
Clari Kuns
Bors Jean Clifford
Arthur van Cleve
Adelen Hutchison
John Wolfe
Howard Ross
Jimmas Sibert
Mareh
Fletcher Wveoff
Dorothy Davis
Apri
Helen Nation
Lucille Leach
May
Lottie Kern
Doris Jean Clifford
Ruth Mayfield
Dempsy Jones
Lara Hickey
John Yuza
Margaret
John Moore
Donald Dew
Marion Fish
Bonnie
Betty Joan Wiliams
Marvis Jensen
Grace McCurdy Club Hosts Evening of Bingo
The Grace McCurdy club at Melody Camp was entertained by Mrs Dorothy Mentzer and Mrs Elizabeth List on Wednesday evening. Bingo prizes went to Mesdames Mildred Hardy Bessie Hanson Olive Cowper Lilita Laver Agnes Safley and Genevieve Hollingsworth. On May 1 the club will sponsor a birthday dinner party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McCurdy
Melody Camp
Dorothy Mentzer
Fourteenth Avenue SW
Elizabeth List
Mildred Hardy
Bessie Hanson
Olive Cowper
Lilita Laver
Agnes Safley
Genevieve Hollingsworth
Mrs Peiffer Hosts Benefit Bridge Tea for Music Fund
The first in a series of benefit bridge tea events raised funds for Sinsinawa Rosary college music scholarship. Held Friday afternoon at Mrs Len Peiffer's home 2315 Up land Drive SE Bridge prairies prizes awarded to Mr BG Broshammer and Mrs AON Newry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinsinawa Rosary College
Len Peiffer
Upland Drive
Bridge Prives
BG Broshammer
Aon
Newry
Service Circle details at Iowa Electric Light Power Company event
Ten members of the Service Circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday at the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company. Mrs Myrean Mason served as vice-president in charge and led devotions on the topic Prayer. Members appointed to the nominating committee were Mesdames Marshall Clark Reynolds and Shunk. Plans for the May 11 birthday celebration were assigned to Mesdames A A Dageatt Jack and Wilson. Hostesses for the tea after were Mrs Dageaett and Mrs Paul Siechert, with Mrs Mason pouring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Bunea- Jaw
Mre
Oo Myrean Mason
Marshall Clark
J C Reynolds
Mere A A Dageatt
D Jack
W. A L Wilson
Dageaett
Paul Siechert
Mason
Sacred Heart Court officers installed in Keane hall
Sacred Heart Court No 727 WC OF met in Keane hall Thursday for installation of officers led by Chief Ranger Mrs Mary Erlacher and including Vice Chief Ranger Mrs Elizabeth McNamara Recording Secretary Mrs Elizabeth Burke Financial Secretary Mrs Helen Canvey Treasurer Mrs Margaret Kell and Trustees Miss Rose Canver Miss Catherine Green and Miss Dorothy Doyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Court
W C.of
Keane Hall
Mary Erlacher
Elizabeth McNamara
Elizabeth Burke
Helen Canvey
Margaret Kell
Rose Canver
Catherine Green
Dorothy Doyle
Y Mothers' Club meeting at Y M C A
The Y Mothers' club of the boys' division met Thursday at the Y M C A with Dr Alice B Salter of Coe College speaking on Home Adjustments. Mrs R K Stodelard presided, with Mrs L D Owen and Mrs H F Spratt at the tea table, followed by an informal posttalk discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Club
Y.M C. A
Alice B Salter
Coe College
R. K. Stodelard
L. D Owen
HF. Spratt
Mrs Presser Hosts St R Club Luncheon and Sewing
Mrs V H Presser, 2338 C Avenue NE, hosted the St R club Thursday with a luncheon meeting followed by an afternoon sewing session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
V. H Presser
C Avenue NE
St. R
Miss Jackman Honored With Miscellaneous Shower
Miss Isabel G Jackman of 1919 E Street SW, whose marriage to Noel Weymer set for April 10, was honored at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening at her home. Hostess Miss Dorothy Novotny and Mrs Ray Jackman presided. guests included numerous ladies and Misses Pearl Ingersoll, Mary Jane Goodyear, and Victoria Abraham. Bingo provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel G Jackman
E Street
Noel Weymer
Dorothy Novotny
Ray Jackman
W. H Horak
Tony Stelcik
Frank Horak
A. J . Rypka
S. B. Novotny
L. A. Weymer
Martin Spellman
D. H Hughes
Anson Burlingame
Joe
Linen shower honors Mrs Maring at Mount Vernon Ave home
Mrs J E Cannon hosted a linen shower Wednesday evening at 1414 Mount Vernon Avenue SE in honor of her daughter Mrs Oral Maring. Twenty eight guests attended the social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J E Cannon
Mount Vernon Avenue
Oral Maring
Kagha Camp Fire Hosts Trail Seeker Dinner at Polk School
Members of the Kagha Camp Fire group held a Monday evening trail seeker dinner at Polk School with Miss Dorothy Canfield as a guest.
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Kagha
Polk School
Dorothy Canfield
Measles Outbreak Refines In Arthur School Vicinity
Health officer Tony Trusty reports about 50 measles cases since Monday concentrated near Arthur school. Scarlet fever rose to 34 by April first, mumps to 27, chicken pox to 23. Cedar Rapids saw 34 deaths in March with waste removal data and department expenditures noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur School
Tony Trusty
Trusts
Johnson and Tyler
Trust
Health Department
The
Board of Health
Cedar Rapids
Farmer Who Accused Gypsy Asks Divorce
WAPELLO Iowa Special to The Gazette Louisa county farmer Louisa Schlapkohl who accused Mary Anderson a gypsy of fleecing him out of 5200 recently has filed suit for divorce against Zara Schlapkohl charging cruel and inhuman treatment His petition seeks an absolute divorce while asking that the wife be awarded custody of their three minor children A federal grand jury at Davenport Thursday returned a no bill in the gypsy case
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette Wapello
Ed Schlapkohl
Louisa County
Mary Anderson
Zara Schlapkohl
Davenport
Feet At Fault in Tulsa Divorce Link
In Tulsa Oklahoma AP report the Oklahoma Chiropody association president Howard Johnson claims statistics show the greatest share of divorces arise from bad feet. He adds that women who suffer with their feet pay a penalty through their nerves.
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Tulsa
Okla
Oklahoma Chiropody Association
Howard Johnson
Make This Model At Home Pattern 4424 Announcement
Pattern 4424 by Anne Adams is available in misses' sizes 12 through 20. Size 16 requires 6 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 243 West 1st Street, New York, NY for the pattern. Additional ten cents offers access to the latest Pattern Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West
New York
City Briefs Highlights From Local Events And Appointments
Miss Alice Peters and 25 nursing students toured the Wilson and Company plant Friday. Mrs. Stephen Jacobs of Los Angeles visits her ill mother Mrs. Kate Prohaska. Robert Dean Metcalf leaves Morris Sanford for Alcorn and Holland in Vinton next week. George F Farmer of Cedar Rapids will speak on the pledge at Hanford Post radio program over WMT Sunday 11 45 to noon. Junior Red Cross council meets May 4. Emmett Collister and Jayce Bruce spoke on safety councils. Calvary Baptist revival features musical night with Evangelist Troy. Sunday 1045 a.m. sermon “The Secret of Success” and Sunday night discussion “Is There a Hell How Long Will It Last Who Will Go There?”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dean Metcalf
Morris Sanford Company
Alcorn and Holland
Vinton
George F Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Hanford
Junior Red Cross Council
Emmett Collister
Harrison School Safety Council
Jayce Bruce
Cleveland Safety Council
Red Cross
Calvary Baptist Church Revival
Troy
Brandon seniors tour local industry and media outlets
Thirteen members of Brandon high school’s senior class, led by Superintendent L. C Bowen, toured The Gazette on Friday afternoon along with Peter sen Baking, station WMT, La Plant Choate company and the Hutchinson Ice Cream plant to learn about local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandon School
L. C Bowen
Gazette
Petersen Baking Company
WMT. la Plant-Choate Company
Hutchinson
Cub Pack Mothers Meet in Chamber of Commerce Building
Cub pack mothers gathered Thursday at the Chamber of Commerce with 22 attending, representing packs 5 138 26 25 24 33 19 11 and 6. James Manville, assistant Boy Scout executive, spoke on The Den. A nominating committee of Mrs J R Hamilton Mrs J L Thompson and Mrs D C Smith was named. Election set for May. Mrs Fred Chapman and Mrs Dean Hilborn reported on handcraft classes run by Hillis Hauser pack 17 cubmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
James, Manville
Den
J. R Hamilton
J. L. Thompson
D. C. Smith
Fred Chapman
Dean Hilborn
Hillis Hauser
Cafeteria Robbed Of $522 In Cash
DES MOINES AP A thief took an iron cash box with 522 dollars from Bishop's cafeteria at 2 40 p m Friday ten minutes after closing. Manager Sam Park reports cashier Veronica KeVane left desk briefly then returned to find the box and money gone none of the employees saw the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bishop's
Sam Park
Park
Veronica KeVane
Martin Cooper Wins Tama Co Spelling Bee
Special to The Gasette. Martin Cooper aged 13 from rural Toledo No. 4 school won the Tama county spelling contest held Saturday. He triumphed on the words prejudice and pronunciation. Jean Reid finished second and Harry Madera third. Forty seven contestants competed. Judges were Mildred Phearman, Dorothy Falck, and Mary Stark with Vivian Gissell as pronouncer.
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Toledo
Martin Cooper
Edwin Cooper
Tama
Martin
Dorothy Falck
Gar Win
Mary Stark
Traer
Vivian Gissell
Iowa City to Host Six Business Clinics This Week
The Chamber of Commerce plans six business and professional clinics Monday and Tuesday to study the local economy, gather public input, and shape a broad community advancement program. Leland Nagle calls it the logical time to stocktake and implement benefits for all. Roscoe E. Taylor starts Monday at 10 am at the Jefferson hotel. J. J. Swaner chairs the 4 pm session, Albert B. Sidwell the 7:30 pm session. Tuesday features Milton R. Petersen at 10 am, Dean E M MacEwen at 4 pm, and Prof. C Woody Thompson at 7:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Chamber of Commerce
Leland Nagle
Chamber
Roscoe E. Taylor
Jefferson Hotel
J. J. Swaner
Albert B. Sidwell
Milton R. Petersen
Dean E M
C Woody Thompson
Calmly Overlooks Husband's Temperament Advice Column
Mary Manners notes Mrs G stays calm amid her husband's temperamental outbursts. Her aloofness and praise for the man she married contrast with public antics. In a Dear Miss Manners column, readers seek popularity tips and moral guidance. The answer urges maintaining high ideals, kindness, and not compromising goodness for fleeting popularity.
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Mary Manners
Mrs. G
Too Many Beans Dear Miss Manners
Runabout suggests a balance between dating and steadiness. Postpone going steady until you find someone with superlatively good times. Reduce the number of dates and be more discriminating in choosing friends to win your parents’ approval.
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Miss Manners
Garner Forces Trying to Beat F. R. at Cost of GOP Win
In Dallas, J. Wirtz, undersecretary of interior, charged that Vice President Garner’s forces sought to defeat President Roosevelt’s bid for a third term, even if it cost a Republican administration. Wirtz, en route to Austin for the Lower Colorado river authority dam celebration, said Garner did not approve of his key supporters’ actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
J. Wirtz
Interior
John N. Garner
Roosevelt
Wirtz
Austin
Lower
Colorado River
Garner
Ad Rite Contest Seeks Amateur Ad Ideas From Readers
Gazette readers urged to submit ideas for all 26 Ad Rite advertisers with a chance at 131 weekly prizes and three grand awards totaling 350 dollars. Entries must cover each advertiser, be on separate sheets, and include name and address.
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Gazette
Smulekoff Furniture marks fifty first anniversary sale
Six months of prep culminates in Smulekoff Furniture company's fifty first anniversary sale now underway. The event promises the store's biggest bargains as it purchases heavier than ever. Shoppers from eastern Iowa visit to take advantage of liberal credit terms tailored to individuals amid a storewide display of specials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smulekoff Furniture Company
Smulekoff's
Iowa
Syndicate Offers Quality Apparel on Three Month Plan
The Syndicate gives customers a chance to buy quality apparel and pay over three months. A larger business volume allows unusually low prices on menswear including Adler Rochester suits Dobbs hats Wilson hosiery Nunn Bush shoes and Cooper underwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler-Rochester
Dobbs
Wilson
Cooper
Morris Sanford's Office Supply Offerings Expand in Iowa
Sanford's office equipment and supplies are widely used in eastern Iowa as the company promotes cost reduction and efficiency. The firm highlights experienced salesmen and complete office setups for large organizations. They distribute lines from Shaw Walker, Herring-Hall-Marvin, Art Metal Construction, wooden desks from Hoosier and Leopold, and include dictaphones, duplicating and numbering machines, and staplers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Sanford
Sanford’s
Shaw Walker
Art Metal Construction Company
Herring-Hall-Marvin Safe Company
Sanford's
Hoosier, Leopold
Milwaukee Chair Company
Johnson Chair Company
Explorer and Sea Scout Awards Made At Prom
Approximately 100 couples attended the Senior Scout prom at the Roosevelt hotel ballroom where Explorer and Sea Scout honors were awarded. The event featured Leo Cole’s orchestra, with trail of honor and bridge of honor recognitions for numerous Scouts and Senior Scout titles. Awards were presented by Dr. A N Humiston and Commodore H M Weis, with Chief N Harold West speaking on cooperation and departure. Vic Hahn chaired the dance, with Cedar Rapids and Iowa City delegations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hotel
Leo Cole
Wayne Swan
Jim Barry
Arlo Bates
Jack Wilkinson
Harold Simmonds
Jim Holmes
Harold Andrews
S.S
Amos Thompson
Carl Huff
Bruce Bucknell
Jack Downer
Jerry Clift
Victor Hahn
Bob Morris
George Henry
Jack North
Charles Miller
Don Lundquist
Frank Ehrenberger
A. N. Hum
Iston
H M Weis
N. Harold West
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Vinton
Vic Hahn
Dale A. Myers
Local Drug Company Offers Discount Prices and Luncheon
The Local Drug Company advertises cut rate prices enabling many customers to save with a registered pharmacist on duty from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. It emphasizes quality merchandise, a friendly downtown atmosphere, convenient trade, West Third Avenue Bridge parking, and a 21 cent luncheon served around the clock. The lunch department with booths seats 100 and features fountain service.
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Third Avenue
Syndicate Clothing Firm Builds Cedar Rapids Reputation
Founded in Cedar Rapids over 50 years ago, the Syndicate Clothing Company is known for quality boys and men's apparel. The boys department fills the entire second floor with youth clothing under 18 while the men's wear section offers leading nationally advertised brands and varied styles. Through a ninety day charge service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Syndicate Clothing Company
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Ideal Children
S. Helen Shearer
Mrs, Huston
Nature and Garden Group
Y. Mothers’ Club
Mrs, Presser
Miss Jackman
Urs. Maring
Gypsy
Anne Adams
By Galbraith
WEA Service, Inc
City Briefs
Alice Peters
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
Wilson and Company
Stephen Jacobs
Los Angeles
Kate Prohaska
Fifth Street
Prohaska
Brandon
Tama Co
F. R
Rules and Information
Smulekoff
Morris Sanford
Ent
C. Penney CO
Lewans
Painta
TRE Sherwin Williams CO
Third Ava
Dial 4
Towa
NEW Process
ZORIC
Third Street
Biocest
Rude Auto Company
Lincoln
Rastern Jowe's
Shenpine Center
Rillian Company
3Rd Ave
2Nd St
Beve
MAT
Second Street
Champlin's
Cltr
Steve
Joseph Toman
Local Drug CO
Third Ave
Rosenbaum's Verniture Co
Liberal Credit Smulekoff
ING
West Side
Brideco Credit
Shepherd Agency National Life Insurances Company of Vermont
Troy Laundry and Moth Froof Dry Cleaners
First Street
Moen
First Avenue
Esat
Armstrong
Bardendorf Camera
Medaka
IMD Ave. Be.frone
Eastman Kodak
10Th Street
Pirestone
Second Ave
Firestone
Marhalin Pisade Radio
TRE Syndicate Outfitters
Palm Beach
Morris Plan
Perseus
Ferest
Credit Om
WoLf's
Second &Street
Deane Durbin
Okinew
Wear Diamonds
Ramiletem
Bigin, Green and Ralova Watches
Okinow
S14
Second Avenue
W. G. Puseeli
Ontometrial
Okinow's
Taveatigats
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