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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1938

Page

7

Woman's Club Hears Dr Cooper on World Crisis

Dr Russell M Cooper of Cornell outlined three paths for America to handle foreign tensions at the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club meeting. He urged leadership to remove unrest by goodwill rather than force, contrasting isolation and joint action with France and England, as club members listened at the Montrose hotel.

America Russell M Cooper Cornell College Cooper Cedar Rapids Damour France England

Lampmans Visit New York Couple Stay With Relatives

Mr and Mrs Cr Lampman of New York City spent several days here with Mrs Lampman’s sister and nephew Mrs Harriet Gould and Jerry Gould.

Cr. Lampman New York City Mrs. Lampman Harriet , Gould and Jerry Gould

Girl Reserves Plan Vacation Activities At Y W C A

Girl Reserves hold a Friday party at the Y W C A with a play Gifts for Marys Son. Cast includes Shirley Pinsky Alma Salome Nadine Mitralsky Nadine Thompson Dorothy Vostry Marie Vejda. Choir features multiple named members and groups from Wilson Roosevelt and Franklin clubs contribute games and entertainment.

Eighth Brace McKinley Club Mary’s Son Shirley Pinsky Alma Salome Nadine Mitralsky Nadine Thompson Dorothy Vostry Marie Vejda Shirley Harvey Betty Hamer Ione Hanzik Phyllis Kobe Verleen Sigmund Harriet Douchy Joan Rohn Georgia Ressler Pauline Proksa Margaret Neidermayer Lillian Stodola Margaret Bitzer Rosalee Bunce Norma Sorenson Helen Wilson Carol Beth Faber Lacygne Winfrey Regis McCracken Betty Low Verlene Vaughn Alice Swomley Mary Ann Pecher

Mrs Leonard White Hosts Mother on Birthday Night

Mrs Leonard White of Lisbon entertained at a dinner party Sunday night honoring her mother Mrs Elsie Bradley on her birthday. The home was decorated with Christmas greens and candles. Games were played and gifts exchanged. Attendees included Cedar Rapids residents Claude Miller L A Eckert Earl Leonard and David B M Usher Edith Lorain Eckert and others from Cedar Rapids Marion Central City.

Leonard White Lisbon Elsie Bradley Claude Miller L A Eckert Earl Leonard David B M Usher Edith Lorraine Eckert Cedar Rapids Gail Postel Harold Halsted Marion John Miller Central City

Industrial Girls' League Christmas Dinner at YMCA

The Industrial Girls' League hosts a Christmas dinner Thursday at 6 pm at the YMCA. Miss Alice Tappan chairs the social committee and acts as toastmaster. Juan Aguas, a Coe student from the Philippines, will speak about his country. Grace Gordon will play Christmas numbers and Martha Suchy will show a film of Europe. Gift exchange follows. Dinner reservations via 8169 after noon Wednesday.

Industrial Girls’ League Alice Tappan Juan Aguas Coe Philippines Grace Gordon Martha Suchy Europe

Party Honoring Virginia Mae O’Brien at Home

A Saturday birthday party for Virginia Mae O’Brien daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted O’Brien was held at 206 Twenty-ninth Street Drive SE The event featured games refreshments and a central Christmas cake Guests included Amarylis Allen Carolyn Beall Lesle Mouller Mary Lee Yarbrough Elaine McNabb Mary Hoyland Donna Lee Zimmerman Barbara Butterfield Harriett O’Brien Miriam Mead Wanda Johnson Bonnie Faun Betty Morse and Ruth Ann Stucker.

Virginia Mae O'Brien Ted O'Brien Twenty-ninth Street Drive Amarylis Allen Carolyn Beall Lesle Mouller Mary Lee Yarbrough Elaine McNabb Mary Hoyland Donna Lee Zimmerman Barbara Butterfield Harriett O'Brien Miriam Mead Wanda Johnson Bonnie Faun Betty Morse Ruth Ann Stucker

Christmas Program at Lincoln School Features Students

Lincoln school hosted a Friday evening P T A program with principal Mrs Elizabeth Dennis reading A Christmas Story and Rev Greer McCrory from United Presbyterian Church delivering remarks. A tableau titled The Gift of Christmas was performed by intermediate grade pupils led by Gerald Lodestein and others.

Lincoln School Elizabeth Dennis Mildred June Greer McCrory United Presbyterian Church Gerald Lodestein Charles Krause Harold Hixson Sammy Hutton Donald Lorenzen Dick Aoington Marilyn Schneider Donald Bys Maxine Trowbridge Evelyn Berry Patty Coates

Notable Names Listed in Local Social Notices

A list of individuals including Edward Burlingame Benny Fu gate Ethel McCune Jack McCalley Ruth Anthony Albert Truesdell Ida Wolfe Richard Jensen Dorothea June Dor othy Filson Nadine Palmer Virginia Dill Betty LaVelle Vickie Farmer Irvin Floetchinger Beverly Oldfield appears in a community social column detailing residents and affiliations. The snippet highlights local gossip and personal milestones tied to these figures.

Edward Burlingame Benny Fugate Ethel Marie McCune Jack Wesley McCalley Ruth Anthony Albert Truesdell Ida Evelyn Wolfe Richard Jensen Etta MacHite Dorothea Rose June Dorothy Filson Nadine Palmer Virginia Dill Betty LaVelle Vickie Farmer Irvin Floetchinger Beverly Oldfield

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club Christmas Party

The Alpha Xi Delta mothers club held its annual Christmas party Monday at 1731 Fourth Avenue SE hosted by Mrs. L. F. Halpin with Mrs. Charles F Wells assisting A business meeting was followed by games readings and gift exchanges Former member Mrs. W W Richards was welcomed back to the club.

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club L. F. Halpin Fourth Avenue SE Charles F Wells Paul Huston W. W. Richards

Police Auxiliary Enables Holiday Shopping Trips

The Cedar Rapids police auxiliary provided five families with Christmas shopping trips. Twenty eight dollars was spent on clothing and toys, funded by auxiliary card parties held throughout the year.

Cedar Rapids

Westminster church Friendly Couples hold Christmas party

The Friendly Couples class met Friday evening in the church parlors for a Christmas party. Ten couples attended. games were played and white gifts wrapped for community baskets. Surprise grab packages were drawn and refreshments including candlelighted cakes were served.

Westminster Presbyterian Church

Conner Family Visiting Relatives Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs Glenn I Conner of Long Beach and their daughter Phyllis are visiting Mrs Conner's sister Mrs Frank Challed at 126 Twentieth Street NE en route to Lansing Michigan to spend the rest of the holidays with Ma Conner's parents.

Glenn I Conner Long Beach Phyllis

Iowa Mutual Girls Club Christmas Dinner at Roosevelt Hotel

The Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance company hosted its Girls' club at a Monday night Christmas dinner at the Roosevelt hotel. Bunco prizes were awarded to Frances Brown, Mary Katherine Carns and Helen Railsback. Members exchanged gifts with committee members listed as Mary Nicholas, Beth Mahannah, Catherine Peet and Edna Hillgeson.

Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company Iowa Mutual Girls’ Club Roosevelt Hotel Bunco Frances Brown Mary Katherine Carns Helen Railsback Mary Nicholas Beth Mahannah Catherine Peet Edna Hillgeson

Fourth Nighters Meet Weekly Dance at the YW CG

The Fourth Nighters hold a weekly dance at the YW CG venue on Wednesday at 8 30 p m with the music group meeting at 7 30 p m No badminton on December 21 and December 28 due to gym repairs.

Lindbergh Arrives in Berlin Hopes to Fly Paris

Charles A Lindbergh arrived in Berlin and plans to fly to Paris on Wednesday. He left his airplane behind during a prior visit due to bad weather and returned to retrieve the craft.

Berlin Charles A Lindbergh Paris Lindbergh

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Woman's Club Dr. Cooper Lulu Engleman Welty Esther Hronik Klersey L. A Talbott Fred O. Stewart Guy Hershey General Club C C. Cunningham C J Elsenbast Herbert C Ring Civic Committee Iowa Student Loan Fund Ty Large de Eb California del Monte Dor van Camp Iéc Se 99 Texas Wisconsin Michigan Tangerines del Monte Mission Ibs Blackhawk Mrs. Leonard White Industrial Girls League P.T.A. Meetings Lincoln Conners Challeds Iowa LINDY Vancase Wicks VapoRus Barnett First Street Sally Wykle Tenth Street NW Leota Peters Janet Dennis Jeanette Stewart Mardell Mc SS Cvt Richter Nash Sales 8Th St. Secial Smulekoff Reek Ens Fe Ron As Philco Third Avenue West Side
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