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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1939

Page

13

European Princesses Impress Des Moines Crowd At Dinner

A Des Moines dinner honoring the Prince and Princess of Denmark drew attention to Ingrid’s enthusiasm for corn roasting. Lt. Gov. and Mrs. Hickenlooper sat near the princess, who spoke without a foreign accent while her husband’s English carried a Danish touch. The princess asked Gov. Wilson to light her cigarettes as she enjoyed the American brand.

B. A. B. Hickenlooper Denmark Des Moines Gov George Wilson

Drake Relays Draw Cedar Rapids People

Cedar Rapids visitors accompany Drake Relays coverage as Ames attendees join the weekend events in Des Moines. Mrs. Davenport J. Brown and others stay with family, while the Blaul family and Frances head to Rock Island for Villa de Chantal, with Louise returning soon.

Cedar Rapids Blaul Rock Island

Prof Crawford Compositions To Be Shown In New York

Miss Louise Crawford a Coe college music professor and noted composer will be honored at the New York world’s fair summer exhibition of MacDowell colony fellows. Three published songs Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal The Willow Cats and Fallen Oak will be displayed at the MacDowell club May 10 through September 30 in New York City.

Louise Crawford Coe College MacDowell Colony MacDowell Club East Seventy-third Street New York City Miss Crawford Petersborough N. N Wellesley College Wellesley Mass Crawford

Three Inspirations For Baby Week Celebration Gala Day

May day tomorrow marks Child Health Day and the start of National Baby Week observance. The section features articles pictures and advertisements devoted to child care and welfare highlighting why the celebration is a gala event.

Hallmans Are Honored By Teaching Staff

Mr and Mrs M S Hallman at Franklin school honored at a surprise party hosted by teachers. Prizes awarded for bridge and games, flowers decorate, refreshments served. A long list of staff attended and planning committee led by William Hagen and others. Chapter HJ PEO tea to follow at Mrs Frank V Orr's home. Local society notes with visitors and alumnae events.

M. S. Hallman Fifth Avenue SE Franklin School Hallman William Hagen Leone Sutherland Caroline Marousek Harry Robson Harold Templeman Lucile Powell Lillian Clark Burton Byers J. C Benson N. J. Bleakley A. G Bowne O. J. Deeds Walter Estby R. F. Gorman Frank Kinch Paul Kindler Carr B. Lavell Ruth Martin Lulu Peterson O. W. Rust Oscar Stabenfeldt Leon Zeman Gertrude Beuter Phoebe Bingham Nell G. Boyack Elizabeth Burianek Eva M. Byerly Marguerite Chapman Elsie Cornely Mabel DeWoody

Newcomers Honored At Montrose Hotel Tea Reception

Local newcomers and their spouses will be honored at an informal reception and tea this afternoon on the Montrose hotel mezzanine, with hours from 5 to 7. Hostesses include Mesdames St. James, Taylor, Clark, Hootman, Grinde, Buff er, Dickey, Myers and Seipel, plus Misses Whipple and Grange visiting from Ames and Sioux City.

Montrose Hotel R. G. St. James Roy Taylor Pierce Clark S. T. Hootman J. C. Grinde A. L. Buffer M. S. Dickey P. S. Myers R.L. Seipel

Local Women Attend Club Sessions Across Iowa May Meetings

Cedar Rapids women prepare for state and national Federation of Women's Clubs gatherings in May. Davenport hosts the biennial state convention with speakers from Mount Vernon Des Moines and Iowa schools. Delegates from Cedar Rapids include numerous club members and officers. Accents on education fund drives and a PEO meeting follow with local hostesses and a musical program.

Federation of Women's Clubs Cedar Rapids Merle Miller University of Iowa Alvina Iverson Iowa State College Dugan Land Iowa State Mesdames Aulden Griffin Henry J. Hromek Oliver S. Wilson S. R. Hawkins Charles Bode Bertha Lefebvre A. H. Mott C. C. Moffitt Ben Hazen Leota Swein Mary and Anna Woitishek F. W. Damour F. C. Kellogg H. G. Heiserman W. R. Foor A. N

Community Players Board Meeting Tuesday Evening

The Community Players board of directors will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs B P Lattner 2310 Fourth Avenue SE in a regular meeting.

Community Players Board Community Players Board of Directors B. P. Lattner Fourth Avenue SE

Garden Tour Plans Made by White Cross Hostesses

Mrs. W. J. Brown on 1962 First Avenue FE will host members of the White Cross society on Monday. Luncheon to be served at 1 p.m. Leaders include helm chairmen and a list of many Mrs. names.

W. J. Brown First Avenue FE White Cross Society

Martha Marquis Circle Meeting and Dessert Dinner Notices

Martha Marquis circle will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ben H. Peterson 1919 Eighth Avenue SE for luncheon. The Alpha Gamma Delta alumna association will be entertained at a dessert dinner Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. G. J. Sicbke 2025 Blake Boulevard SE. Assistant hostesses will be Mrs. Chester Crowell Mrs. Howard Funk Mrs. Keith Tow Miss Noel Newell and Miss Florence Jayne. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Chandler 1803 Ridgewood Terrace SE and their daughter Mrs. Peter Topic 2523 E Avenue NE and her daughter Linda are weekend guests in Des Moines of the Chandlers son Paul Chandler and Mrs. Chandler.

Ames Bill Iowa State College Des Moines Joanna Hammond Davenport J. Brown Bever Avenue James L. Bever Washington Avenue Bridge Club Mrs. V. Craven Shuttleworth Second Avenue SE Mrs. Shuttleworth S. C. Gribble Mr. Gribble Jane C. H. Royce St. Louis Gribbles Mrs. Royce Shuttleworths Alpha Xi Delta Burdine Lattner Fifth Avenue SE E. Harold Skinner Ray Phelan Doris Garner Betty Whipple C. W. Whipple Meadowbrook Louise Grange Ross E. Grange Forest Drive Miss Whipple Miss Grange Jane Helser Ruth Kuwerth Betty Burbank Concordia Kan Helen Jane Klinger Sioux City Florence Pettigrew Sioux Falls S. D Martha Marquis Ben H. Peterson Eighth Avenue SE Alpha Gamma Delta Everett Chandler Ridgewood Terrace SE Peter Topic Avenue Linda Chandlers Paul Chandler Chandler

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