Travelers Returning To City After Weekend Visits
A sequence of local residents returned to the city over the weekend from visits to Waterloo Buffalo Madison Jacksonville and California. The Crabbe Stamats Diebold Stauffacher Bailey families and Judge and Mrs Johnson along with Dr and Mrs Rieniets and the Proutys are named as returning travelers after trips ranging from a nine day San Francisco stay to a weekend in Madison and Jacksonville with several attending meetings or visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Crabbe
Sally Stamats
Thomas L. Crabbe
Parkesvenue SE
Herbert S. Stamats
Linden Drive
Waterloo
Dean Stauffacher
Bever Avenue SE
Marvin D. Bailey
Avenue
Stauffacher
John Yost
Madison
Wis
Bailey
Clarence McElrath
Mr. Bailey
Harry S. Johnson
Washington Avenue
Jacksonville
Fla
Judge Johnson
John H. Rieniets
Upland Drive
Bill
Jim
Sioux City
Sheldon
Rieniets
Iowa State Urologists
Eight guests to be entertained at luncheon Tuesday
Mrs. will entertain eight guests at a luncheon on Tuesday. Details of the host and occasion are not fully given in the readable text.
Kitchen shower honors Mrs. Frank W. Scheible in Des Moines
Miss Ann Louise Engberg hosted a Sunday kitchen shower for Betty Shafer Scheible at 2026 Grande avenue SE. Attendees included Mrs. H. S. Shafer, Mrs. Engberg, Mrs. Koehn, Mrs. Casey, and many young women such as Jean Richardson, Jane Hahn, Eloise Helfenstine, Dorothy Plock, Dorothy Stookey, Jean Knight, Pauline Huston, Ruth McDermod, Barbara Steele, Helen Fiske, Kathryn Stewart, Marybel Jacobson, Helen Mary Kellogg, Patricia Hushaw, Marjorie Engberg. Louise Brabow of Conroy attended as an out-of-town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Louise Engberg
E. W. Engberg
Grande Avenue SE
Frank W. Scheible
Betty Shafer
H. S. Shafer
Engberg
Carl Koehn
Patrick R. Casey
Jean Richardson
Jane Hahn
Eloise Helfenstine
Dorothy Plock
Dorothy Stookey
Jean Knight
Pauline Huston
Ruth McDermod
Barbara Steele
Helen Fiske
Kathryn Stewart
Marybel Jacobson
Helen Mary Kellogg
Patricia Hushaw
Marjorie Engberg
Louise Brabow
Conroy
Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary Meeting Dinner
The Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary plans a dinner Monday at 6 o'clock in the Commonwealth tea room. Bridge games will be played and Mrs C L Fenner and Mrs John Kelly will oversee arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Dental Auxiliary
Commonwealth Tea Room
C. L. Fenner
John Kelly
Catholic Book Club to Meet for Lecture Series
The Catholic Book club meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Lloyd at 1615 Sixth Avenue. Maurice Tracy of Mount Mercy Junior College will present the fourth lecture in a series on South and Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Book Club
Lloyd
Sixth Avenue i
Maurice Tracy
Mount Mercy Junior Cola
South
Central America
Winter Florida trip plans noted for area residents
Mr and Mrs Joseph C Coufal and Mrs J Netolicky of Western depart for a winter in Florida. Guests included Mr and Mrs F W Barta, Mr and Mrs Paul Dvorak Jr and Mrs William Michalek, and numerous Coufal and related families with daughters Ardis Elaine Fern and Shirley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Coufal Penne
Lindsey guests entertain at Skokie visit
Mr and Mrs Carlos Kamp meier of Skokie and their children Jack Patricia Lyn and Curtiss Neill were guests Saturday and Sunday of Mr and Mrs Carl Lindsey at 1745 Higley Avenue SE They were entertained Saturday evening at dinner by Mr and Mrs Ronald Holets of Far ix
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Kampmeier
Skokie
Jack
Patricia Lyn
Curtiss Neill
Carl Lindsey
Higley Avenue SE
Ronald Holets
Fairx
Community Players to hold second tryouts for Seven Keys to Baldpate
January tryouts for Seven Keys to Baldpate will be at 7 30 p m Monday in the Community Theater at the Y M C A. Kent Andrews will announce details about the audition process and cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baldpate
Kent Andrews
Miss Della May Nash Visiting Mrs Bastian
Miss Della May Nash of 236 Country Club Parkway SE left Monday for Davenport to visit Mrs Kenneth Bastian formerly Miss Ann Winslow at Cedar Rapids, returning Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della May Nash
Country Club Parkway SE
Davenport
Kenneth Bastian
Ann Winslow
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Melberg to Be Tourist Club Hostess
Members of the Tourist club will be entertained Wednesday at 2 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Amos Melberg 316 Nineteenth street SE. Mrs Robert O Bickel will give a paper on Historic Williamsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Melberg
Nineteenth Street
Robert O. Bickel
Williamsburg
United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary Banquets and Meeting
Grand and supreme officers of the United Commercial Travelers of America and the auxiliary held a Grand Counselors' day meeting at the Montrose hotel. A nine member class was initiated. Joyce Dochterman presented gifts. Seventy five members attended the Crystal ballroom banquet with a V for Victory decorations as Ed Mulgrew and Mrs Feldman spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers of America
Auxiliary
Montrose Hotel
Lillian Sandercock
Lillian Lockwood
Waterloo
Letta Sarset
Supreme Executive Board
Leonora Hinshaw
Des Moines
Dorothy Suttoff
Clinton
Hannah Mulgrew
Dubuque
Gladys Feeney
Charles City
Marie Nemec
Cedar Rapids
Jean Feldman
Mason On
Davenport
Oskaloose
Joyce Dochterman
Melvin Dochterman
Crystal Ballroom
Carl Neitzel
Sandercock
Ed Mulgrew
Jean Feldman Buque
Iowa
Kingston, N. Y
Mrs Joseph Schuckert Hosts Informal Party for Daughter
Mrs Joseph Schuckert of 611 Third Street NW entertained at her home Friday evening in honor of her daughter Mrs Herbert Weichmen of Newhall. Assistants included Misses Ann and Alberta Schuckert. guests included Mesdames H M Wilson Eldridge Usher Jerome Welsh C F Hunt Harry Weichman H M Snyder Jack Jackson and Misses Patricia Redman Yvonne Putler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Weichmen
Newhall
Joseph Schuckert
Third Street
Ann
Alberta Schuckert
H. M. Wilson
Eldridge Usher
Jerome Welsh
C. F. Hunt
Harry Weichman
H. M. Snyder
Jack Jackson
Patricia Redman
Yvonne Fputler
Gloria Powers Celebrates Fifteenth Birthday Party
Gloria Powers daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Powers of 1850 Ellis Boulevard NW hosts a party for her fifteenth birthday. Guests include Beverly McCune Arlene Arons Jean Gorman Joan Sebern Jack Carney Milford Smith Don Kuhn Richard Marks and Fred Bissell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Powers
Carl Powers
Ellis Boulevard
Beverly McCune
Arlene Arons
Jean Gorman
Joan Sebern
Jack Carney
Milford Smith
Don Kuhn
Richard Marks
Fred Bissell
NALC Branch 373 Hosts Christmas Dinner for Members Families
National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 373 and families enjoyed a Saturday Christmas dinner at Modern Woodmen hall. Tables were decorated with evergreen, red tapers, and red cellophane bows. After the program, presents were distributed to members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Letter Carriers
Woodmen
Fort Madison Residents Visit Horan Family Home
Weekend visitors stayed at 1717 Third Avenue SE in Fort Madison. The Horan family hosted their son James Horan and his wife and son, plus James Low and his wife, the parents of Mrs. Horan. The group returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Horan
Third Avenue SE
Horan
James Horan
James
James Low
Fort Madison
Low
Mrs Bready and Mrs Foster Plan Short Trip to Chicago
Mrs Charles J. Bready of 1328 Third Avenue and Mrs Wayne J. Foster of 2304 Hillcrest Drive will leave Tuesday for a brief visit in Chicago. They will be accompanied by Mrs Reid Green, sister of Mrs Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Bready
Third Avenue
Wayne J. Foster
Hillcrest Drive
Chica
Foster
Reid Green
Mrs Horan Hosts Tuesday Club Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Club
Mrs. Howard A. Horan of 1717 Third Avenue SE will entertain the Tuesday club this week with a luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Eight guests will be included in the courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard A. Horan
Third Avenue SE
Ceder Rapids Country Club
Joseph Mochal Jr Celebrates Seventh Birthday at Home
Joseph Mochal Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Mochal 1119 Maplewood drive NE celebrated his seventh birthday with a party Saturday afternoon at their home Attendance included Kay Ann Nietert Dorothy Meaney Carol Wright June Thompson Carol Jean Price Deane Wagner Renee Wagner Wayne Bousek Joseph Bousek Douglas Franc Bruce Platner Delbert Sykona Maurice Coleman Guests helped serve by Mrs G E Stephenson Mrs Wagner Mrs Andrew Coleman and Mrs Bernard Herron
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mochal, Jr
Joseph Mochal
Maplewood Drive
Kay Ann Nietert
Dorothy Meaney
Carol Wright
June Thompson
Carol Jean Price
Deane Wagner
Renee Wagner
Wayne Bousek
Joseph Bousek
Douglas Franc
Bruce Platner
Delbert Sykona
Maurice Coleman
Mochal
G. E. Stephenson
Wagner
Andrew Coleman
Bernard Herron
Van Buren Teachers Pave Christmas Party Saturday
A Christmas party at Lillick's tea room Saturday evening was given by 12 Van Buren school teachers. Miss Flossie Grafft led silver and red decorations. Miss Helen Gillham organized arrangements. Caroling, gift exchange, and bridge entertained. prizes went to Miss Bergit Samuelson, Miss Lena Kerr, and Miss Armina Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillick’s Tea Room
van Buren School
Flossie Grafft
Helen Gillham
Nanna Nelson
Bergit Samuelson
Lena Kerr
Armina Davis
Ruth Webster
Birthday dinner honors Mr. Davis and couple's anniversary
A Sunday dinner at 1315 Fourth Street NW honored Harold Davis on his birthday and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Franklin on their wedding anniversary. Guests included their sons Donald Robert and Stanley, and Lloyd Davis with son Gerald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Davis
Fourth Street NW
Mr. Davis
Gilbert Franklin
Davis
Donald
Robert
Stanley
Lloyd Davis
Gerald
Trinity Methodist W S C S Plans Program
The W S C S of Trinity Methodist Church held a Friday afternoon business meeting and program led by Mrs. E O Ballou. Mrs. A B Steyne with pianist Mrs. W E Goreham presented The Power of Christian Women Around the World with costumes by Jane Brown and several ladies present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist W.S.C.S
W.s.cs
Trinity Methodist Church
E. O. Ballou
A. B. Steyne
W. E. Goreham
Presen
Jane Brown
Mesdames Ifie Haux
Effie Gwen
C. H. Perkins
A. R. Park
Eleanor Hart Missionary Group Met at Feiden Home
The Eleanor Hart Society of First Lutheran met at Mrs. M. E. Feiden’s home at 2412 C Avenue NE on Friday afternoon with co host Mrs. E O Spangler. Mrs C F Ross led the study on the church’s work in India and Mesdames Sedore Leseth Ehrke Wood Rehder Clement discussed Indian missions. Christmas gifts were exchanged during the social hour. The next meeting will be January 9 at Mrs Ross’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Hart
First Lutheran Church
M. E. Feiden
C Avenue NE
E. O. Spangler
India
C. F. Ross
Leo Sedore
H T. Leseth
E. J. Ehrke
H. J. Wood
Elmer Rehder
C. A. Clement
Ross
One Hurt in First Avenue Crash as Driver Faces Charge
A Sunday afternoon crash at First Avenue and Tenth Street left one person slightly injured. Kenneth Jacobsen of 125 Thirty-fourth Street was charged with a traffic violation after his car collided with Leslie Henderson's vehicle. Jacobsen pleaded not guilty and his trial was scheduled for later this week. Velma Brown, a passenger in Henderson’s car, reported a bruised head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ean
First Avenue
Tenth Street
Velma Brown
Iowa City
Leslie Henderson
Kenneth Jacobsen
Henderson
Victory Program to Demand Sweeping Sacrifices in U S
The United States plans a rapid shift from a 70 billion defense program to a broad victory program requiring civilian sacrifices and a possible seven day, 160 hour work week for armament industries. Donald M. Nelson and Robert P. Patterson push 24 hour production and tighter priorities as consumer goods face curtailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
OPM
Donald M. Nelson
United States
White House
Ap Eiecosa
Sam
Robert P. Patterson
Nelson
Two Enlist, Rejected At Local Marine Office
Robert Dale Wilson of Arlington Ia and LeRoy Frymeyer of Moscow Ia were enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and sent to Des Moines for final physical checkup. Five other men were turned down for failing preliminary physical exams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dale Wilson
Arlington
LeRoy Frymeyer
Moscow
United States Marine Corps
Des Moines
Marine
Cedar Rapids Voices Rally For War Unity In Explosion of Attacks
Local reactions mix anger and resolve as Cedar Rapids residents and officials call for swift retaliation. The briefly quoted statements cover police, fire, jail staff, detectives, inspectors, and a judge praising federal unity and the need to support the administration. A mix of wartime sentiment emerges from business, law enforcement, and civic leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Salome
Ai Mikota
Clarence Carter
William J. Kudina
Hitler
FBI
L. B. Marshall
Japan
Seth Hendryx
Linn County
Clarence Beeson
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Elmer Seevell
Linn County Saisor
Robert Bowman
St. Paul
Minn
LaGuardia Field
N. Y
Montgomery
Ala
Joe Petrus
United States Marshal
Federal
Bob Roberts
Chamber of Commerce
Hary Johnson
Superior Court
CIO backs Roosevelt war policy at LaPlant Choate union
The UFEWA CIO at LaPlant Choate Manufacturing announced unanimous support for any plan by President Roosevelt to insure victory in the war. Duffey, the union’s recording secretary, said the move aligns with the national policy voiced by Allan Heywood at Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UFEWA
LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company
Roosevelt
J. Duffey
Jcy
Allan Heywood
Peoria
Former Iowan Dies in Pacific Action
Waterloo report states First Lieut. Hans Christiansen 23 a Cedar Falls native and Army officer was killed in action in the Pacific Sunday. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Peter Christiansen of Woodland California informed Mrs. Christiansen's brother Peter Hansen of Waterloo via a war department message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Hans Christiansen
Peter Christiansen
Woodland
Calif
Christiansen
Peter Hansen
Hansen
War Department
Marine recalls Pearl Harbor attack timing and rookie pilots
Ed White of the Third Defense battalion says Pearl Harbor lacked Sunday reveille, letting many Marines sleep as Japanese planes struck. While visiting Cedar Rapids, he notes pilots at Hickam Field are young and inexperienced but capable, awaiting orders to return to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Cedar Rapids
Ed White
White
Frank Hembera
Avenue
Hickam Field
Army Air Base
Police Find Two Breakins Suspected Juvenile Link
Cruising patrolmen early Monday reported two breakins with candy bars missing. At 5:10 a.m. glass was broken at the Cam Store 1125 First Avenue East. At 6 a.m. Clemens Select Foods 1005 Third Avenue Southeast also showed a broken door and cash missing along with candy bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cam
First Avenue E
Clemens Select Foods
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids Rallies After Pearl Harbor Attack Proclaimed
Cedar Rapids reacted to the Pearl Harbor bombing with stunned silence and defiant unity. Mayor Hahn urged calm alertness as police and federal agents act, while Western Union tightens security and government messages take priority. Local cadets and trained pilots face altered duties and travel remains available for now.
U. S. Closes Borders to Japanese Nationals and bans assets
Secretary Morgenthau ordered a border closure to Japanese nationals and a ban on financial transactions by Japanese aliens. The decision revokes licenses issued since the July 25 freeze on Japanese and Chinese credits. Japanese assets in the United States are unofficially estimated at 130 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Morgenthau
Treasury
Japanese Students Told to Register with Iowa City Police
University of Iowa and Coe College officials report no Japanese students on campus while acknowledging Hawaii and Philippines born students. One Japanese-born student was ordered to report daily to the police station in person as Colonel Slaughter relies on his official authority. Students are cautioned against travel or engaging in political arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa A
S Ae
H. H. Slaughter
F. M. Flannagan
Coe College
John Magee
Cornell
Mount Vernon
Hawaii
Philippines
Slaughter
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Buffalo, N. Y
A. J. Diebold
Isadore May
Mrs. Nutt
Bridge Club
Mrs
Miss Engberg
Frank Scheible
Dental Auxiliary
Lindseys
Mrs. Bastian
Mrs. Melberg
U. C. T. Auniliary
N.A.L.C. Party
Mrs. Howard Horan
Josefl. Mochal
van Buren
Cedar Chapter
Cedar
Order
Eleanor Hart Society
U.S
Atfila
Coe
CIO
Iowan
Pacific Action
Art Snider
Hahn
Geeshea Depa
Federal Bureau of Investion
Tiga
Department
Navy
War Departments
Paramount
Western Union
Ates
Cedar Rapids Free
CAA
U. S
Lydia E
Ormenns
Pinkham
Amy
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