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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
3
Miss Pearl Hogrefe chairs the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs poetry division as sponsor. The contest invites all high school pupils to submit one original poem up to 40 lines by March 1 to 512 Stanton Avenue, Ames. First prize is a poetry book. second and third receive honorable mention.
About 400 people attended the annual card party at St. Patrick's school auditorium hosted by the Police Auxiliary. The grand prize quilt, donated by Mrs. Leland Duncan, was won by Mrs. W. J. Flynn. Organizers thank volunteers and supporters for the success.
The Woman's association of the First Congregational church held a Friday luncheon with Clara Bistine circle hosts. Mrs. H. F. Blomquist presided. Mrs. J. F. Ball led devotions. Circles elected new chairs and co-chairs, and World Day of Prayer was announced for next Friday at 2:30 p.m.
The Hore and Foreign Missionary societies of St. Pauls Methodist church met for a picnic luncheon. Group four hosted with Mrs. Q O W Conwell as chairwoman and conducted the annual mite box opening. A later chapel session featured songs, violin obbligato, and a reviewed homeland harvest by Mrs. Herbert C Ring.
A Thursday shower for Clara Convey Furnish, a recent bride, was held in the Glow room of the Gas company hosted by Mrs. Stella Powers and Mrs. William Convey. Bridge and 500 yielded prizes to Mrs. Nels Weiland, Mrs. Charles Dahlem, Blanche Svoboda, and Miss Alice Birch.
Fifteen members and two guests attended a meeting of I. H. N. Circle of the King's Daughters at 507 Fairview Drive SE. Guests were Mrs. F. W. Oxley and Mrs. Ralph C. Karlan. A dessert luncheon followed by a business session led by Mrs. Muriel Mueller. Devotions were by Mrs. D. D. Morgan. The afternoon included mending clothes for an ill mother.
Twelve members of the Midboro club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. O. J. Johnson with Mrs. J. A. Hanus assisting. Prizes at bridge were won by Mrs. Ralph Atherton, Mrs. Sam Carlson and Mrs. R. W. Drenkhahn.
Ninety persons attended a Cedar Rapids Woman's club luncheon and dramatic art program Friday afternoon. Hostesses were Mesdames Robert Lorig Walter Musker and Edwin Broms. Mrs. W E Mickel led a study on Word Selection and Mispronunciation. Mrs. W R Armstrong spoke on The One Act Play and Comedy as a Type. The one act comedy Fourteen for Dinner directed by Mrs. Mickel was performed by Mrs Annewuri f Mrs Ernest Mickel and Mrs Betty Suchomel.
More than 70 members of the Women's Missionary society of the First Christian church gathered Friday for a dessert luncheon and business session. Group leader Mrs Don Harris presided with assistances from Mrs F W Oxley and others. Mrs Sue Crank spoke on Local Negro Work.
Miss Kathryn Corlett and Mrs. Forrest M. Scannell entertained Thursday at the Scannell home with a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Robert J. Holland, the former Miss Jean Glick. Hearts prize went to Mrs. Holland Ruth Houstman and Este Heath. Other attendees included Lois Metcalf Doris Garner Betty Jacus Helen Lake Lois Rohwedder Rosemary White Charlotte Wing Beulah Armstrong Wilma Vanous Mrs. Beth Glick and Mrs. Mildred Gilman.
Miss Marilyn Cusack hosted the Teenettes club at a Roosevelt rink skating party on Wednesday evening. After skating the group went to the Cusack home for refreshments. Members listed include Mary Jayne Klassen Bernice Pfiffner Rita Spaight Irene Phelps Rita Marie Power and Jane Dorman.
Members of the Naomi circle of the King's Daughters held their first business meeting Friday afternoon at Mrs. L. Crawford's home at 1155 K Avenue NW. By laws were formed and committees appointed. The next meeting is set for February 16 at Mrs. A. J. Clawson's home, 1343 Twentieth Avenue SW.
Ten members of the Okicita Camp Fire group met at the guardian’s home Thursday to sign the group charter. Banks crafts law and beads were discussed.
A Cedar Rapids committee proposes Linn County lease the old Washington high school building for county use with a purchase option. County supervisors say any action requires a public vote, noting the building would stand until a public use appears and current county functions rent space outside the courthouse. No decision was made.
Police traffic chief Captain Gordon Hughes was in a Friday collision with another vehicle at A avenue and Fifteenth street NW. The other driver, F. E. Peterson of LaCrosse Wisconsin, paid a $5 fine plus costs for ignoring a school stop sign. City car damage listed at $4 and Peterson’s at $20.
A Victorian style Q and A discusses anger management suggesting physical activity or engaging tasks to shift focus. It cites Mark Twain humor and notes gender differences in early career aspirations, with boys dreaming of rugged trades and girls of domestic roles.
Self help note promotes a booklet by Milton Wright on seven basic emotions and how they affect social harmony. It explains introverts versus extroverts and offers readers a self quiz to identify their type. Send ten cents and a SASE to Dr Wiggam in care of the newspaper.
The speaker contrasts boys and girls career paths with Thoreau's view of wealth. He recalls a chat with Edward Filene, noting the merchant's disdain for owning and managing possessions. The anecdote argues happiness comes from freedom from material excess.
The Cedar Rapids Luther League of First Lutheran hosts districts from Iowa City Ely Tipton and Clinton for a Sunday rally at 5 30 p m A dinner features speaker Bill Fahy state president After dinner each family presents an impromptu skit Devotional led by Ruth Morgan with leaders from visiting leagues The program is arranged by Nola Berger Robert LeMont Emma Wagner Ruby Wallerich and Waldo Berger
The United States will oppose Romanian oil shipments from American firms to Germany. Rumano-Americana, a Standard Oil of New Jersey subsidiary, has not sought State Department support, while Romania may soon face pressure to meet German demands.
Anne Adams’ Pattern 4385 offered in junior miss sizes from 11 through 17. Size 13 dress requires 355 yards of 39 inch fabric and a sun dress needs 334 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department at The Cedar Rapids Gazette for the pattern and ten more cents for the latest Pattern Book.
Washington AP report notes growing Democratic push to force GOP to hold national convention first by delaying date via a Democratic subcommittee. Senators Pepper and Murray back delaying action. Republicans seek timing after Democrats. Cities like San Francisco Philadelphia Chicago are discussed as possible sites.
Mary Manners notes Fay's steady calm appeals more as she ages and relaxes crowds with a peaceful presence. Dear Belle advises dating other men and occasional contact rather than a steady, dull relationship to avoid boresome monotony.
A cheerful town youth letter from HAPPY JILL defends girls who skate dance and host refreshments after gatherings. She says they are not gold diggers and shows they enjoy wholesome fun despite feeling sorry Lucky Man is an old man before his time.
Coe college presents Maxwell Anderson Wingless Victory in the Coe Playhouse March 13 14 15 under Kent Andrews. Cast includes Bernice Brandau Rev Phineas McQueston Frank Fager Ralph Nelson and others with Dorothy Carr designing sets. Rehearsals start Feb 12 and an extra performance is planned before the Iowa Forensic society at Coe.
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