Proclaimed World War II Literature and Nonfiction List
A catalog of wartime books and memoirs including fiction titles by Cronin Hilton and Marquand plus nonfiction works by Shirer Mott and Miller. The list features scholarly and historical works such as Berlin Diary and History of American Journalism alongside literary titles like Random Harvest and Shepherd of the Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
William L. Shirer
Douglas Miller
Frank Luther Mott
England
Alice Duer Miller
Oracles of Nostradamus
White Cliffs
Fishermen at War by Leo Walmsley reviewed
A glowing notice lauds Walmsley memoir of Yorkshire fishermen during wartime. It praises their courage in Dunkerque and their unselfish aid to enemies, and argues their virtue stands as a hopeful emblem of mankind amid the Nazi threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Walmsley
Doubleday Doran
EO Walmsley
Poland
Hitler
Dunkerque
R.A.F
England
Clive
Monty
Eric Knight
Elizabeth
North Hoyt
Faulkner's Men Working critiques of a Southern family
A mixed review notes John Faulkner's Men Working misunderstands the deep south family chasing the WP and A in the city. Hub Taylor offers potential as protagonist though the novel reveals shadowy characters and limited humor Unlike William Faulkner the book lacks underlying revolt but remains worth reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Faulkner
William Faulkner
William
Taylors
Mississippi
Caldwell
Lesters
Georgia
Steinbeck
Oklahoma
Hub Taylor
Faulkner
Bob Speer
Nine Against New York
Review notes Henry Leffingwell’s Nine Against New York from Henry Holt. A sun soaked adventure mixing The Thin Man and The 39 Steps. Mike Pope, a New York gossip columnist, teams with secret services to stop a Nazi plot to seize New York. The premise is thin but the chase remains exciting and nearly flawless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leffingwell
New York
Mike Pope
U. S
Secret Services
Mistakes in dress don't wear the wrong gloves
American fashion authority Edward Stevenson warns women to view outfits as ensembles not individual pieces. The piece advises careful glove color and style choices to harmonize with hats, shoes, and bags, citing Dorothy Comingore in Citizen Kane as an example of mismatched accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Stevenson
Rko-Radio Pictures
Mr. Stevenson
Dorothy Comingore
Orson Welles
RKO Radio Pictures
Engaged: Miss Jean Lawman Plans Marriage to John Shellito
The engagement of Miss Jean Lawman of Manchester to John Shellito of Independence was announced by her parents. Lawman, a Stephens College and University of Iowa graduate, is a Delta Gamma member. Shellito, a Northwestern medical student and Nu Sigma Nu member, is completing his medical studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Lawman
Manchester
John Shellito
Independence
Judd Shellito
University of Iowa
Delta Gamma Sorority
Shellito
St. John's Military Academy
Delafield
Wis
Northwestern University
Evanston
Northwestern School of Medicine
Nu Sigma Nu Medical Fraternity
University Wives Hold V for Victory Bridge Event
Iowa City hosts a V for Victory dessert bridge with Mrs Chester Clark and Mrs Vance Morton organizing the patriotic session. Guests include numerous University of Iowa faculty wives and local society figures in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Chester Clark
Vance Morton
University of Iowa
Virgil Hancher
Winfred Root
Bartholow Crawford
Everett Lindquist
Harrison J. Thornton
Lester D. Longman
Arnold Gillette
Mason Ladd
Harry K. Newburn
Franklin Knowe
George Easton
Paul Shaw
Hunton D. Sellman
Elmer Leathe
Charles Looney
P. J. Seinfelder
Vida L. Shay
Marian
Kenneth Kingsbury
L. B. Tucker
Marshalltown
St. Patrick's Rectory
St. Patrick’s
Irish's
Business College
Iowa City Medical Laboratory
Kingsbury
College of Medicine
Lucille Consamus
D and L Grill
Miss Consamus
JL. L. Consamus
Iowa
Lorraine Soens
A. J. Baumegartner
Lina
Laurence Chamberlin
A. B. Chamberlin
Clarence
Irish
Chamberlin
University of Dubuque
Riggs Optical Company
Allen C. Tester
George Nagle
Tester
Bundles
Britain
C. M. Updegraff
Willis Mercer
Ingalls Swisher
Louis Waldbauer
F. M. Dawson
Gerald Funk
Ray Bywater
Martin McGovern
Leland Nagle
George Frohwein
Frank Williams
Dan Dutcher
Iowa City Country Club
Willena Ford Weds Marvin Harden In Cedar Rapids
Willena Ford daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Ford of Tama wed Marvin Harden son of Mr and Mrs Irvin Harden of Tama at Trinity Methodist Church Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was led by Rev W O Eckler with reception at the Doyle home Cedar Rapids. After a weeklong honeymoon the couple will reside in Aurora Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Willena Ford
William C. Ford
Tama
Marvin Harden
Aurora
Ill
Irvin Harden
W. O. Eckler
Ralph Hall
James B. Doyle
Harden
Lyon Metal Products Company
Prize Winners Named At Cedar Rapids Invitational Golf Tourney
One hundred twenty golfers from Iowa and Illinois attended the Cedar Rapids Country club event. Pictured winners include Mrs. F. C. Simonsen of Davenport, Mrs. H. R. Staats of Davenport, Mrs. Paul Lockwood of Kenmore, Mrs. Harry Goss of Davenport, Mrs. Herbert Reis of Iowa City, Mrs. A. M. Harp of East Moline Short Hills, and Mrs. Viola Shepherd of Cedar Rapids, with other winners Mrs. O. A. Korn Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Elliott A. Cobb Iowa City, and Mrs. Charles Racer Cedar View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Cedar Rapids
Herbert Reis
Iowa City
Charles Racer
Cedar View Country Club
Former resident to wed Detroit man
Mrs. J. P. Hogan of Cedar Rapids announces the engagement of her sister Miss Leona Cain of Detroit to Albert Ammon of Chesoning Michigan. The wedding is set for September 15 in Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
J. P. Hogan
Tenth Street NW
Hogan
Leona Cain
Cedar Rapids
Albert Ammon
Joseph Ammon
Chesoning
Mich
Miss Cain
Parnell High School
Mount Mercy Junior College
Ammon
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A. J. Crenin
Therme Smith
Jane Nichel- Bom
Wee Testes
Leslie Ford
Egware J. O'Brien
Venee Rts
Ierlion
William Ll. Shirey
Paradise
M. Lambert
Tommy Wadeiken
Alle Duer Miller
Sanfords
Harcourt Brace
Father
Richard Batts
Moughton Mifflin
Clarence Day
Richard Barry
George Barry
California
Santa Ybel
Southern Pacific Railroad
Richard
B. S
Macmillan
Australia
Eleanor Dark
Latin America
Harpers
John Gunther
Caracas
Ives Washburn
T. R. Ybarra
E. Barrington
Hamilton
Hanford
American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Peggy Reece
WMT
H. J. Kenyon
Albert Leffimgwell
Henry Holt and Co
Alice L. Tildesley
Dorothy Comingere
William Maresh
Charles E. Mott
LeRoy Mercer
Earl Snyder
Ned Smith
George Koser
Charlotte Hegland
H. T. Hegland
Clarence K. Sandelin
C. G. Sandelin
Des Moines
Miss Hegland
Roland High School
Mr. Sandelin
East High School
Phi Beta Kappa
Trinity Methodist
Edwin Booth
Jean Kanellis
Palo
LaVerne Langguth
Boyd Booth
Nelson Stookey
Eldon Minor
Walter Wright
Richard Kanellis
Curtis Hayes
John Stookey
Toms
Central City
Ellen Brookman
Minneapolis
Walter Sibbert
Chicago
Wilcons
Fedor Covering CO
Mount Vernon Avenue
DIAL
Gazettea Prote
Lydia Wehmeier Perkins
St. Michael’s School
Maple Grove
Coyne Electrical School
Cadillac
Fowlers
Coie
M. M. Fowler
Kansas City
Donna Jean
Marilyn
Dale
Paul
Rothmoor Coats
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