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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1940

Page

9

Luncheon for Dramatic Dept Guests in Iowa City

About 125 members attended the dramatic art department luncheon at the Ceaser Rapids Woman's clubhouse. Mrs I C Sehnknecht welcomed guests and readings were given by department members. An April 26 program feature includes three one acts and a reading, with a dance planned for April 27 and a Town City festival round‑table report.

Iowa City Dramatic Dept Dramatic Art Department Ceaser Rapids Department Riewarman Ultang Wouter Musker L. L. Owen Charles Gunn WE. Meckel Mirs WR Armstrong Mars Nassif Wars and Means K . McElroy G. Swartaendruber WR Armstrong A R. Menars Robert Younghland Sam Nassif John T Hecker George Lamb Hecker

Lincoln Ladies Bowling League Awards Evening Honors Members

The prize committee Rosaleen Merver and Bernice Cameron distributed season awards at the LaFayette club dinner and meeting. Cedar Rapids Plastering captained by Eleanor De Groat won bracelets. Dirnev Clothing team took second with Frances Wuddaugh Lu cille Laser Joanna O'Mara Ade line Elliott and Helen Center honored. Chocolate Charm third place captained by Grace Nelson included Eleanor Vanous Ruth Jasek Agnes Buchan Bernice Dameron. Five other teams received awards with special prizes to individuals. Officers elected: Miss Lindquist president Maxine Wagner treasurer Mrs Sarver secretary and Marie James ser geant-at-arms. Mrs Dameron elected vice-president.

Rosaleen Merver Bernice Cameron Lincoln Ladies Bowling League LaFayette Club Cedar Rapids Plastering Company Eleanor de Groat Georgia Frasinger Elsie Tefer Daisy Zalesky Jennie Lindquist Dirnev Clothing Company Frances Wuddaugh Lucille Laser Joanna O'Mara Adeline Elliott Helen Center Broneco Grace Nelson Eleanor Vanous Ruth Jasek Agnes Buchan Bernice Dameron Miss Lindquist Maxine Wagner Sarver Marie James Ser Bzeant-At-Arms Dameron Ann Stevens

Philanthropic Dept Honors Mrs Davis for Ten Years Service

Tweety-five members of the philanthropy department of the Womans club met at the club home Thursday afternoon to honor Mrs P M Davis of 817 Nineteenth street SE for ten years of continuous service. The event featured remarks by past chairmen Mrs Olver S Wilson and Mrs Warren Hansen, a Federated Women’s club pin presentation by chairwoman Mrs F J Kouha, and a bouquet of janquils and sweet peas from Mrs E W Krickard. Officers for 1940 41 were elected: Mrs F W Oxley chairman, Mrs James Kennedy leader, Mrs John Janerck co leader, and Mrs Clarence Smith secretary treasurer. Guests included Mrs Glen Dagger and daughter Elizabeth Ann of Cherokee visiting Mrs Hansen.

Tweety Womans Club P M Mavis Nineteenth Street Olver S Wilson Warren Hansen Davis F J Kouha Federated Women's Club Dai Ieader E W. Krickard F. W. Oxley James Kennedy John Janerck Clarence Smith Hansen Glen Dagger Elizabeth Ann Dagger

Ella Hungerford circle meets for dessert luncheon

Ella Hungerford circle of the Kings Daughters met Friday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs Benjamin Carson's home. Were Judson J. Calkins led a report on the Union meeting and Mrs Caron led devotions. Mrs D J Davis spoke on the King's Daughters camp at Montrose and plans for a May breakfast were made. The group sewed lavettes the rest of the afternoon. Next meeting will be at Mrs Forrest Clemens's home.

Ella Hungerford Kings Daughters Benjamin ©. Carson Thirty-fourth Street Judson J. Calkins Caron D. J Davis Ethel Evans King’s Daughters Montrose Forrest Clemens Thirty-third Street

Phipps Honor Bridal Couple Shared Luncheon

Mr and Mrs William L Phipps hosted a final courtesy for Miss Helen Larimer and Wendell M Delzell at their Woodland Drive SE home. The luncheon gathered bridal party families and out of town guests before the 5 o'clock wedding at the E J Larimer home. Miss Larimer is a niece of the Phipps couple.

William L. Phipps Woodland Drive Helen Larimer Wendell M. Delzell E. J. Larimer Phipps Miss Larimer

Local Church Women Attend DeWitt Meeting

Eight Cedar Rapids church women joined the Davenport association spring meeting and Iowa Federation rally in DeWitt. Delegates included Mesdoures Karl J Schmidt George M Newland and others from First Congregational and Bethany Congregational. The Rev William A Jacobs led devotions and was elected to represent the national Congregational council in Berkeley in August.

Cedar Rapids Davenport Association of Congregational Churches Iowa Federation of Congregational Christian Women DeWitt Karl J Schmidt George M Newland R W Hubbard Andrew Petersen Edward G Lee Ronald Moore Oliver § Wilson First Congregational J. A Hiland Bethany Congregational William A Jacobs First Congregational Church Royal J Montgomery Grinnell L. A Owen Iowa City Clarence W Hanscom Monticello L. Gleason Ames Frances Smith New York City Ballard Mission School Macon Mounts Jacobs

Isabel Jackman Weds Noel Weymer in Trinity Parsonage Ceremony

Miss Isabel Jackman daughter of Roy and Mrs Jackman of 1919 E Street SW became the bride of Noel Weymer son of Mrs L A Weymer of 1227 Eleventh Street NW in a single ring ceremony at Trinity Methodist parsonage. The Rev W G Rowley performed the 9:30 am service attended by Mr and Mrs Tony Sedlacek and Miss Dorothy Novotny. Breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home for immediate family. The bride wore a brown tailored suit with dusty pink accessories and orchid corsage. The couple left for Chicago and will live at 1731 Bever Avenue SE after April 15.

Isabel Jackman Roy Jackman E Street Noel Weymer L A Weymer Eleventh Street Trinity Methodist Parsonage W. G. Rowley Tony Sedlacek Dorothy Novotny Chicago Bever Avenue

Mizpah Circle Holds All Day Session At Mrs Shank Home

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters met at Mrs Stewart Shank’s home 1900 Johnson avenue NW for an all day session with a noon picnic luncheon. Members sewed on layettes and had Bible study led by Mrs R A Koehn. Mrs J M Wiley read the induction service for new members Mrs Roy Kessler Mrs Milo Nesetril and Mrs Walter Denny.

Mizpah King's Daughters Stewart Shank Johnson Avenue NW R. A. Koehn J. M Wiley Roy Kessler Milo Nesetril Walter Denny

Mission Band Reports 13 Members At Easter Meeting

The Evangelical Church Mission Band met last Sunday with 13 members answering the roll call with a Bible verse. The birthday card project for mothers was completed. Next meeting will be held in the church parlors on April 28.

P T A Meetings Buchanan Elects New Officers

Buchanan P T A met with forty seven attendees on Wednesday, with Mrs E W Brownbridge presiding. New officers named: Mrs J H Rienicts president, Mrs E Harold Skinner first vice president, Mrs J Lovett second vice president, Mrs D L Estes secretary, and Mrs R J Felter treasurer. Program featured dens of pack No 17, piano solos by Isabel Frankel and Charlotte Stelcik, and a playground commission film by Ray Frame. Hostesses were Mesdames Charles Clark, G R High, Robert E White and John McCullough.

Buchanan P.T.A E. W. Brownbridge J. H. Rienicts E Harold Skinner J. Lovett D. L. Estes R. J. Felter Dens Pack No. 17 Isabel Frankel Charlotte Stelcik Ray Frame Charles Clark G. R. High Robert E. White John McCullough

Cleveland PT A Elects Officer At Tuesday Meeting

Cleveland PT A met on Tuesday afternoon at the school with 50 members present. The fourth grade under Miss Whee M Otllie presented a regular class example in music. Mrs Hubert Kaplan was reelected to a position as an officer.

Cleveland Pt.a Whee M Otllie Hubert Kaplan

President and Mrs Turner Reelected to PT A Board

President and Mrs Turner were reelected vice president with Mrs Stewart Ford. Secretary Miss Adeline Montillon was reelected treasurer. Dr John T Hecker spoke on child health stressing dental care tonsils adenoids diet rest and immunization against diphtheria and smallpox. He praised the PTA for preschool health examinations program.

Glenn Turner Stewart Ford Adeline Montillon John T. Hecker Pt.a

Miss Manners Advice Letters Address Nervousness and Selfishness

A reader asks Miss Manners how to handle nervous peppiness in a friend and a relationship dilemma with an older suitor. The columnist advises waiting two years to allow more dating with peers, and suggests the reader develop interests to reduce self focus and hypersensitivity.

Allies See Fair Peace After Allied Victory

Count Rene de St. Quentin French ambassador to the United States said Friday night that victory in Europe would yield a peace based on moderation and security to provide an honorable and prosperous existence for all peoples. He urged that Allies avoid territorial ambitions and vindictiveness and build a lasting order on enforceable collective security and an international economic system.

Chicago Rene de St. Quentin United States Council On Foreign

Conservation Officer Leo Logan Transferred to Waverly

Leo Logan longtime state conservation officer for Linn and Benton counties moves to Waverly to oversee Bremer Butler and Fayette counties. He and his wife and family will relocate May 1. R W Beckman, formerly of Grinnell, is assigned to the local territory.

Leo Logan Center Point Road Linn Benton Waverly Bremer Butler Fayette

Make This Model At Home By ANNE ADAMS Pattern 4378

Pattern 4378 is shown in a sun dress for children sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10 Use size 6 as an example The frock requires 2 yards of 35 inch fabric or 173 yards of 34 inch fabric and 25 yards lace edging Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette 245 West 17th Street New York NY Additional ten cents adds the latest pattern book.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York

Mrs Hesser Named To District Executive Board Of Camp Fire

Mrs Jay W Hesser of Cedar Rapids was chosen as a member of district No 7 executive board of Camp Fire girls at the Lincoln meeting She is president of the Cedar Rapids council and has long been active in Camp Fire work Mrs J A Potwin of Des Moines was elected district chairman

Hesser Camp Fire Jay W. Hesser Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Girls Lincoln Ned

Senate approves plan to add two circuit judges

The Senate backed a Gillette Clark proposal to create two new judgeships for the Eighth circuit of appeals covering Minnesota Iowa Missouri Arkansas Nebraska North Dakota and South Dakota. The amendment was offered to a bill that would have provided only one added judge for the circuit.

Washington Senate Gillette Ira Clark Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit Minnesota Iowa Missouri Arkansas Nebraska North Dakota South Dakota Gillette-Clark

Appointment of Enec Tutor and Executrix in Linn County Iowa

Notice dated April 12 1940 appoints and qualifies William Kulhavy as executor of Anna Beatty estate Linn County Iowa deceased All debts to estate should be paid to the executor Those with claims to file authenticated in Linn County District Court Also notice of appointment of executrix Inez A Rogers for Joel E Rogers estate Linn County Iowa 1940 Claims to be filed in Clerk of the Linn County District Court Attorneys Grimm Elliott Shuttleworth and Inger anh</analysis>

Inn Linn County Anna Beatty Iowa William Kulhavy State of Joel E. Rogers Iowa District Court Inez A. Rogers Grimm Elliott Shuttleworth Ingeranh Attorness

Franklin Students Excel in Martha Opera Show

Franklin high school staged Martha with Jeanne Cash as Lady Harriet delivering strong solos. Charles Knox Fiona? No, Charles Knox as her former lover provided a fine tenor in the lead male. Margaret Allen and Dale Howard led second roles with strong chorus and ensemble numbers. Comedy by Guy Clark and Perry Woodward added charm. Helen Keith and Roland Moehlmann praised for guidance.

Franklin High School Martha von Flatow Jeanne Cash Harriet Charles Knox Margaret Allen Dale Howard Miss Cash Guy Clark Perry Woodward Richmond Helen Keith Roland Moehlmann Franklin

Parader’s Exhilarating Ride Leads to Carbon Monoxide Talk

A husband in a parade cab exposure to exhaust gas caused fainting and quick police aid with hand respiration. A fellow rider worsened, later needing pulmotor aid and hospital care. The author compares Schafer manual respiration to common Red Cross methods and notes inhalator use for oxygen therapy.

Schafer American Medical Association Red Cross

Foods Rich In Vitamin A And Eyesight Advice

Reader queries on vitamin A rich foods and eye health. Mellanby style diet suggests milk eel carrots and cod liver oil. a 25 000 IU vitamin A capsule can replace fish liver oil. Offers a pamphlet on reducing sweat and advises specifying goals for personalized dietary menus and treatment options.

More City Candidates File Expense Accounts

Campaign expense accounts in Cedar Rapids for the municipal races show R N Whelan and W C Benesh certifying primary disbursements. Whelan lists 55.69 in general costs plus 180 deposited by unnamed friends for newspaper advertising. Dave Williams, reelected streets commissioner, reports none for both primary and general. Dale C Allison, mayoral candidate, records 31.60 in disbursements.

Cedar Rapids Robert M. Vesely R. N. Whelan Public Safety Commissioner W. C Benesh Whelan Dave Wiliams Dale C Allison

Last Group Of Weekly Ad Winners To Be Announced

The Gazette will publish the final group of 131 weekly prize winners in the $2,500 amateur ad writing contest in Sundays edition. Readers may submit ideas for three grand prizes of 200, 100, and 50 by 5 p.m. Tuesday to qualify.

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Rosenbaum Furniture expands to six floors in Cedar Rapids

The Rosenbaum Furniture company on the east end of the Third avenue bridge has grown from three to six floors in 15 years. It offers low-cost furniture and floor coverings with national brands like Simmons and Krochter. Credit plans allow purchases over 18 months with a 6 percent finance charge based on personal, individual service.

Rosenbaum Furniture Company Third Avenue Bridge Rosenbaum's Rosenbaum Company Cedar Rapids

Sanford's Book Store: Iowa’s Great Baok Store Legacy

Sanfords, renowned as Iowa’s great book store, traces its roots to 1851 and remains a full service shop. It offers foreign and out of print books and a vast book department with thousands of titles, including relics from 1440 onward, plus huge remnant sales with prices at 29 and 49 cents and other deep discounts. The piece recalls founder Samuel Armstrong opening in 1890 and the enduring business philosophy he established.

Sam Armstrong Armstrong's Armstrong’s Armstron’s Sanford Iowa Booklover New England Byrd United States John Galsworthy George Washington Lady Chatterly D H. Lawrence Mabel Dodge Luhan

Washington Woman Dies In Gas Filled Kitchen

The body of Mrs Bertha Reiner Dougall, 54, wife of Huck Dougall, cafe operator here 25 years, was found in the gas filled kitchen of their home Friday afternoon. Coroner Dr W S Kyle said she had suffered a nervous breakdown recently and announced no inquest would be held.

Washington, Ia Bertha Reiner Dougall Huck Dougall W. S. Kyle Washington County

President Roosevelt commutes Chapera u sentence in jewelry case

The Justice Department said President Roosevelt commuted Alber Chaperaus sentence to time already served in the New York City federal detention. Chaperaus cooperation helped prosecute George Burns Jack Benny and others charged in jewelry smuggling from Europe. Benny fined 10000 Burns 8000 and Mrs Lauer served two three month terms. Chaperaus 1938 five year term and 5000 fine were reduced. he was to be released June 11.

Washington Justice Department Roosevelt Alber Chaperau Federal House of Detention New York City Chaperau George Burns Jack Benny Edgar Lauer New York State Burns Lauer New York Federal District Court

Sheaffer Reports 1939 Net Profit of $744,295

CHICAGO AP The Sheaffer Pen company of Fort Madison Indiana reported to stockholders that net profits for the year ended Feb. 29 1940 totaled 744 295 equal to 466 a share of common stock This compared with 691 112 or 4 30 a share in the previous year.

Chicago Sheaffer Pen Company Fort Madison

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Armstrong Swartzendruber Krickard Schuknecht S J. Meser L. L. Burger Aulden” Griffin General Club Hubbard Iowa City Woman's Club T R Reese Drama Department Iowan City Group Lincoln Ladies League William Phipps’ Honor Evangelical Church P.T.A. Meetings Buchanan Cleveland Mary Manners Binnie Miss Manners By Galbraith Pat Win O Slade, Attorney Personal Health Service William Bradt, Mdn Mr. Oc Morris Sanford Samuel Armstrong Second Street Sheaffer A. C. Penney CO Eastern Towans Sherwin Williams CO Third Ave Siebke & Taylor Quality Jewelers Lalnury and Zoric Dry Cleaners Third Street Bisgest Rude Auto Company Ford V Killian Company 3Rd Ave Ind St Baye MAY BRUG Second Street SE Champlin's Joseph Toman Whirth Ave Dial Local Drug CO THE Feoples Savings Bank Rosenbaum's Furniture Co NOME Ligenal Credit Smulekoff West Side Third Avenue Ieva Sheimnerd Agency National Life Insurance Company of Vermont Dows Dide Troy Tiest Street Moen Funeral Nome First Avenue Hardendorf Kodaks AD Ave. SE Eastman Kodak 10Th Street Firestone Second Ave Iith Street Tn Men Boss First Avenue East Palm Beach First Avenue NE Caehkar Wolff's St Second Street Deanna Durbin Freck Meret Okinow—Wear Diamonds Hamsteem Elein Gruen and Fulora Watchee Okinow Second Avenue SE 4. G. Fussell Optometrist Okinawa F. H. A. Loan Department Kemble
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