Japan’s Plans and White Russians Portrayals Across War Reads
An intelligence foreword and translator reveal a 1940 Japanese volume predicting Pearl Harbor precursors and Pacific conquests, while Nina Fedorova’s The Children portrays White Russians in China. Elizabeth North Hoyt notes the book’s bleak humor amid suffering, and Pete Hoyt adds a wartime reader’s reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Hongkong
Philippines
Malaya
Singapore
Dutch East Indies
New Guinea
South Pacific
America
United States
Pacific
Hawaii
Russia
Germany
Soviet Union
Matsuo
Pearl Harbor
Hickam Field
United States Air Forces
Tokyo
Pete Hoyt
Nina Fedorova
China
Mother
Lida
Dog
Tientsin
Dima
Jimmy
Fedorova
Mr. Rind
Elizabeth North Hoyt
Thunder Aloft review and local notices
Kent Sagendorph reviews Thunder Aloft a war era aerial situation analysis with a blend of columnist voice and authorial critique noting the book’s lack of originality and its themes of insufficient action. The excerpt also covers social and fraternal notices including Cedar Falls events and an Eastern Star meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Sagendorph
Army
Naval
Alice In Wonderland
Annual Spring Party Ensembles Highlight Teen Attire
The annual spring party showcased teen fashion with pleated skirts and torso-length sweaters paired with saddle shoes and contrasting jackets. Miss Rose Marie Doty of 2403 First Avenue SE dances with Tom Pickford of 357 Forest Drive SE, wearing a bright red skirt, peppermint striped blouse, and chalk white wool jacket featuring a single jewelry pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Marie Doty
R. S. Doty
First Avenue
Tom Pickford
Roswell H. Pickford
Forest Drive
Miss Doty
Dimity
Camp Fire Notes Invite for Two Meetings at Church
All Camp Fire groups are invited to attend two sessions on April 16 and April 23 at First Presbyterian Church. The notice lists meeting details and encourages participation from all local Camp Fire members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Roger Morrison Birthday Party Held at Home
Mrs. Ross W. Morrison hosted a birthday party for her son Roger age five at 825 Nineteenth Avenue SW on Wednesday. An egg hunt awarded prizes to Robert Stodola and A Patera, with guests including Patty Jane Ear, Jacqueline Patera, Phyllis Stodola, Duane, Jerry, Charles Polansky, Edward F. Fred Stodola, and Charles Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross W. Morrison
Nineteenth Avenue SW
Roger
Robert Stodola
A. Patera
Patty Jane Ear
Jacqueline Patera
Phyllis Stodola
Duane, Jerry
Charles Polansky
Edward F . Fred Stodola
Charles Miller
Praha Rebekah Honors 25-Year Members
Officers and members of Praha Rebekah lodge No. 5 honored their 25-year members Friday evening at a meeting in Sokol hall. They include Mrs. Katherine Simon, B. O. Jandera, Ann Janousek, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Klinger, Marie J Letovsky, Anna C. Hach, Ed Hach, Lillian Hasek, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Klinks y, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Straka, Blanche.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praha Rebekah
C. Hach
Ed Hach
Lillian Hasek
Joe Klinksy
Louis Straka
Blanche
Thelma Dahn and Kofron Repeat Nuptials at St Matthew’s
Thelma Dahn and Mr. Kofron renewed their vows before 150 relatives at St. Matthew’s Church with Rev. James D. Kearn officiating. The bride wore white satin with princess lines and a pink gardenia halo, carrying pale pink roses. Bridesmaids, flower girl, best man and ushers joined a reception at Mrs. Dahn’s home followed by a wedding departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew's Church
Clara Kofron
San Francisco
James D. Kearn
Jerome Rieth
W. L. Dahn
Lisbon
W. A. Miller
Ione Honzik
Eileen Oliver
Godfrey Votroubek
Lowell Dvorak
Joseph Vanous
Linn Republican Women’s Club Meeting Announcement
The Linn County Republican Women’s Club will meet Thursday at 2 pm. Delegates and alternates to the second district Republican Women’s club conclave in Independence on April 27 are to attend. A large attendance is requested with a Dutch treat luncheon at 12 30 in the Java room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Republican Women's Club
Independence
Java
Engledow and Farr wed in aqua jacket dress ceremony
Sarah Engledow and William Farr were married Friday in a church ceremony. Mrs. Mann and Alan Richardson provided music while J. E. Engledow and E. McIntyre served as ushers. A reception for about 50 followed in the church parlor with Mrs Voorhies and others assisting. The couple plan to reside at 3009 Cottage Grove Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Martin
Alan Richardson
E. McIntyre
College Club Groups Tuesday Reading Session
The Tuesday reading group meets April 14 at 2 15 p m with Mrs Paul Henderson to review No Life for a Lady by Agnes Morley Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Henderson
Agnes Morley Cleveland
Luncheon Planned by Wednesday Social Club Hostess
Mrs J C Mahan nah will entertain members of the Wednesday Social club at a luncheon on Wednesday April 15 at 1 p m. The event will be held at 1562 Fourth Avenue SE.
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J. C. Mahannah
Fourth Avenue SE
Miss Herzberg Weds D A Porter in Waterloo Church
Miss Ruth Louise Herzberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Herzberg of Waterloo married David Andrew Porter son of Rev and Mrs W C Porter at the First Evangelical church in Waterloo. The ceremony was conducted by two pastors with a reception for 100 as guests from Waterloo Cedar Rapids and beyond attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Church of
Waterloo
Ruth Louise Herzberg
Paul J. Herzberg
David Andrew Porter
W. C. Porter
Twelfth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Porter
J. S. Deedrick
Waterloo Church
Lois Lange
James B. Porter
Paul J. Herzberg, Jr
Chicago
Weir Uhlenberg
Traer
Fred L. Herzberg
Anna Kleine
William
Lloyd Marey
Emil Co. Zunker
Mohen
Emma Miller
Russell Reid
Maurice Mossit
Merle O'Connor
Marjorie Crisman
Elia Conner
Nellie Albough
Thelma Everts
Lucille McMullen
Margaret Hanson
Miriam Goddard
Mechanicsville
Besa
Mae Davidson
Toledo
Will Davidson
Gladbrook
Christian Haupt
Isa Belle
Reinbeck
John F. Veltman
Winterset
S. G. Holness
Harriet Forbes
Marysville
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Eich
Eee Es, Simeone
Foreign Office
Admiralty
Black Dragon Society
Kilsop K. Haan
Washington
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
Gillette
Eh S. Airpower Tedar
Sepperee
Kent Sasendorph
Reikey
JTS
Kent Sagendorph
F. G. Ladd
Cedar Falls
N. ©. Halvorson
Cedar Chapter
C. E
En Kodak
Sanford
First Ave
Roosevelt Hotel
Roger Morrison
Thelma Dahn
Mr. Kofron
Sorel
Y “Grair
The
Kiliaan Company
Linn Republican Women’s Club
Sarah Engledow
William Farr
Miss Herzberg
D. A. Porter
Iowa State Teachers College
Nu Omicron Nu
Old Mill Ice Cream Company
Davenport
Oregon State College
Second Ave, SE
Hillbrunner’s
Avorite
Wurlitzer
WMT
Hiltbrunner Music CO
First Street
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