Reading List Selections From Cedar Rapids Readers
A Cedar Rapids catalog highlights popular fiction and non fiction titles. Notable works include Random Harvest by James Hilton and For Whom the Bell Tolls by, Brest Hemingway, with many classic novels and biographies among volumes promoted by local booksellers and libraries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Random Harvest
James Hilton
Brest Hemingway
Oliver Wiswell
Kenneth Roberts
Ellen Glasgow
H. M. Pulham
Esquire
J. P. Marquand
Mrs. Cugat
Isabel Scott Rorick
Eric Remarque
The
Angels
Maurice Hundus
August Derleth
Behind the Rising Sun humor in James Young jail memoir
James BK Young, veteran international correspondent, discusses his 61 days in a Japanese jail and the humor found in his experiences. He recounts prison conditions, military press tensions, and his critique of Japan’s leaders, as he promotes his book to Cedar Rapids Executives Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James BK
Young
Doubleday
Doran
Immy Young
Cedar Rapids
Joe
Jimmy
Asia
Japan
China
Will Rogers
Art Snider
Manhold and RAF Diary Featured in Book Notices
A double feature review highlights Phyllis Bentley’s Manhold as a brisk Yorkshire family saga with strong characters and period detail. It also covers Keith Ayling’s RAF diary R A F written under government aegis, praised for aviation scenes but noted for its British viewpoint. A California pear packing plant at Placerville is described as the world’s largest cooperative establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickens
Galsworthy
Phyllis Bentley
Manhold
England
Yorkshire
Bentley
Sam Horsfall
Ned Gildersome
Gildersome
Ann
Horsfall
John Collier
Daniel Defoe
John Wesley
Miss Bentley
Jean Witmer
Eith Ayling
British Broadcasting Company
RAF
Asiasson
R.A.F
Ministry of Information
Ayling
Great Britain
Britain
Placerville
Calif
Bundles for Britain urged as spring cleaning aids
Cedar Rapids chapter urges housewives to donate wearable garments by calling 2 3309 for pickup. After cleaning and mending, clothing ships to New York for Atlantic relief. typical loads include dozens of shoes, coats, skirts, dresses, and more. Also notes Ray Stannard Baker and Mrs Baker visiting Warren home and discussing Wilson era policy with local hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Britain
New York City
Atlantic
St. Thomas’ Episcopal Church
United States
Archbishop Manning
Ettinger Part Of Veishea Week Chorus
Robert Ettinger a sophomore mechanical engineering student at Iowa State College will sing in the Stars Over Veishea chorus and serves on the stage construction committee for the May 9 10 night show on Cyde Williams field as part of Veishea’s big twentieth annual celebration May 8 9 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ettinger
Carl N. Ettinger
Bever Avenue
Iowa State College
Veishea
Cyde Williams Field
American Life of Today Theme Unfolded by Iowa Groups
A program blending dancing singing and musical numbers will present the theme American Life of Today. Performers include the Iowa State Singers the Vershea chorus a women’s dance club and a special dancing chorus from a men’s dormitory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Singers
Vershea
aNo
Cedar Rapids Pan-Hellenic to Meet Monday at YWCA
Cedar Rapids Pan-Hellenic association officers and representatives will meet Monday at 7 30 pm at the YWCA 606. Mr and Mrs Fred A Winter recently returned from a two day Drake Relays session in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Pan-Hellenic Association
Mondas
YWCA
Nes Moines
Fred
Blake Boulevard
Iowa Clubs To Meet At Ft. Dodge May 6 8
The Iowa Federation of Women's clubs holds its twenty fourth biennial convention at Fort Dodge from May 6 to 8 with Mrs Carl W Reed of Cresco presiding. Notable officers, local hosts, speakers, and activities are listed for the three day program culminating in a golden gablee dinner and medal presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ft. Dodge
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Fort Dodge
Carl W. Reed
Cresco
David Lennox, Jr
Marshalltown
Robert B. Pike
Sioux
Ro Armstrong
O J Elsenbast
A H Mott
WR Foor
Warren A Hansen
JP Mills
Charles Rode
Lewal Pioneer Club
Fugene Hewels
Grinnell
JaFall Dickenson
Keene N H
General Federation
Eugene Cutler
Des Moiines
Marian Brown Read
Chicago
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Tad Ot
Jan Valtin
Heaven
Hartzell Spence
Negley Farson
Paradise
Armine von Tempski
lIrvin Cobb
Lewis Cummings
George Jean Nathan
Thedoore Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Sheaffer's
U. S
Santford
Old England
MacMillan Company
Keith Ayling
Henry F Holt
Hollywood Way
Gazetta
Ray Stannard Bakers
D. W. Warrens
Mrs. Bradford
Ruby Byers
B M. Bradford
Forest Drive
Woodrow Wilson
Ray Stannard Baker
Amherst
Mass
Baker
City
0. W. Warren
Warrenwood
Carroll Drive
Mr. Warren
Wilson
Mr. Baker
David Grayson
State Department
France
Italy
American Commission
Paris
Sue Smulekoff
A. L. Smulekoff
Second Avenue SE
GB Johnson
Esmond
Carter
Taylor
Babee
NEW Man
Mary Miles
Pan-Hellenic
Fred A. Winters
Drake Relays
Committee On
Motion Pictures and Visual Education
Warren Hansen
Josephine Peirce
American Home Department
Ralph Tallman
Creston
Peirce
Tapie
Cisihzatons
Cedar Falls
Hugh Buffum
Woo MacMartin
Tama
South America
Brandon Memorial Art Gallery
Beegin
First Baptist Church
Ethel Towne Holmes
Des Moines
Division of Education of
Fae Huttenlocher
Department of Conservation
Huttenlocher
Better Homes and Gardens
Iowa Wild Life Federation
MacMaretin
Robert B Pike
W. T. Smith
Methodit Church
Burlington
Martin van Onosterhout
Orange City Oil
I. Davis
Mirs Charles W. Sewell
Beauty Shop
Ledia
Mattress Sale
Covert Finest
Luberger’'S
Third Avenue
Simmons
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