Guard Mobilization Housing and Feeding Contracts Set
Following induction into federal service 312 Iowa national guardsmen will be fed at the Bishop cafeteria and 146 housed in the Allison and Magnus hotels for about 15 days before Camp Claiborne. Meals will be three daily at the old Memorial Coliseum armory with army style service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Claiborne
Iowa National Guardsmen
Bishop
Allison
Magnus
Roy Doty
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
Doty
Schumann Discussed At Beethoven Club
Frances Batley presented a study program on Robert Schumann at the Beethoven Club meeting in the YWCA. The discussion highlighted Schumann's pedal piano use, rhythmic quirks, extended chords, and themes, with club members performing his works and Schubert numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schumann
Beethoven Club
Frances Batley
Lucy Ambroz
Eloise Basler
Jean Blackstone
Lois Brown
Harriet Miller
Ruth Massey
Helen Hickman
Eleanor Houts
Martha Leks
Eva Noe
Martha Marquis circle luncheon at Coe College
Forty members of Martha Marquis circle of Coe college met for a Thursday luncheon at the home of Mrs. David I Berger 1924 B avenue NE Assistants included Mesdames Alfred W Meyer Harry M Gage Forest S Rutgers Walter S Newell Ernest Mickel and John M Henry Devotions were by Mrs L Huffman and the program on Personality Traits in the Developing Child led by Miss Edith L Barber Mrs C Harve Geiger presided at the business meeting Mr and Mrs Gene Herrick of Beverly Hills Calif have visited Mrs Herricks mother Mrs Margaret Fisher of Commonwealth apartments Herrick formerly Miss Bonnie Fisher and formerly in Cedar Rapids publishing now with Look magazine in Hollywood The Herricks leave Friday for home after a stay in New York City on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Marquis
Coe College
David I. Berger
B Avenue NE
Alfred W. Meyer
Harry M. Gage
Forest S. Rutgers
Walter S. Newell
Ernest Mickel
John M Henry
L. Huffman
Edith L. Barber
C. Harve Geiger
Gene Herrick
Beverly Hills
Calif
Herrick
Margaret Fisher
Commonwealth Apartments
Bonnie Fisher
Cedar Rapids
Look Magazine
Hollywood
Herricks
New York City
Mrs Lewis Robbins Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs Lewis Robbins entertained eight members of her bridge club at her home 1902 Bever Avenue SE for a Friday noon luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Robbins
Bever Avenue SE
Mary Jean Wagner Becomes Bride of Earl Gough in Cedar Rapids
Miss Mary Jean Wagner daughter of Mrs Mattie Wagner of 329 F avenue NW and Earl F. Gough son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gough of Iowa City wed at St Patrick church in Cedar Rapids with Rev Donald Peters officiating. The ceremony featured Bully Boston singing Panis Angelicus Ave Maria and Domine Non Sum Dignus, and a reception at the Commonwealth Tea Room for twelve. After Feb 13 the couple will reside in Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jean Wagner
Mattie Wagner
F Avenue
Earl F. Gough
John Gough
Iowa City
St Patricks Church
Cedar Rapids
Donald Peters
Boston
Betty Burke
Johanna Hill
Beatrice Birky
Gough
Richard Gough
Richard Fitzpatrick
John Shepherd
Wagner
George Gould
Kathleen Victorine Enrolls as Elmhurst Freshman
Dr and Mrs E M Victorine returned from Chicago with their daughter Kathleen Victorine who enrolled as a freshman at Elmhurst College Elmhurst HI. Mrs James W Bell hosted her club for lunch and bridge at her home on Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Victorine
Elmhurst
E. M. Victorine
Grande Avenue
Chicago
Elmhurst College
James W. Bell
Bridge Club Lunches at Cedar Rapids Country Club
Eight members of a Friday bridge group met at the Cedar Rapids Country Club for a Dutch treat luncheon. Mrs. L. M. Ford hosted and the group stayed on for card play in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Parsonage Event At Grande Avenue Church Friday Night
Parishioners at Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church are invited to a Friday evening program at the parsonage located at 369 Seventeenth Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Seventeenth Street
To Be Married Malinda O Connor to Bert Day
The couple Malinda O Connor and Bert Day announce their approaching marriage. The ceremony will be at the First Christian Church on Saturday Feb 15 at 2 p.m. with Rev Marion H Williams officiating. They will reside at 924 H Avenue NW after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Zeman
Twelfth Street
Malinda O'Conner
Bert Day
Cedar Rapids
First Christian Church
Marion H. Wiliams
H Avenue NW
Hauser To Present Piano And Violin Students Recital
Miss Eulalia Hauser will present her piano and violin pupils in a Sunday recital at 4 p.m. in the Y M C A auditorium. Honor roll students Joan Enzler Ann Morrison and Patricia Sedlacex will be introduced. Prizes awarded to top two performers in harmony and music. program lists numerous classical works and student performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulalia Hauser
Fifth Avenue SE
Joan Enzler
Ann Morrison
Patricia Scedlacek
Goody Man
Garman
Cello Blake Neoma Orr
Blake Marilyn Zimmerman
Minuet
Clementi
Patricia Sedlacex
Fairy
Benties Moonclow
Blake Peasy Stark
Mozart
Blake Joseph Enzler
Musette
Bath Vivace
Jacqueline Middaurd
Desert Patrol
Mattingly Skater
Marche Streabbor Hobroblins Richter
Marilyn Mitchell
Seitz Ro
Porpull
Mozart Elores Pospis
Scene de Ballet de
Bertot
Rosalie Campbell
Mrs Quarton Returns from Chandler Arizona Visit
Mrs Sumner D Quarton of 514 Indian Road SE returned Thursday from Chandler Arizona where she vacationed with her parents Mr and Mrs Gardner Cowles of Des Moines. Mr Quarton who also joined the trip came back to Cedar Rapids last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner D. Quarton
Indian Road SE
Chandler, Ariz
Mrs. Gilbert Bates Hosts Sewing Club Luncheon
Mrs. Gilbert Bates entertained ten members of her sewing club at a Friday luncheon at her home on Linden Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert M. Bates
Linden Drive
Adams Life Dramatization Highlighted By League Broadcasts
The Iowa State League of Women Voters sponsors a Saturday 10 a.m. broadcast on WSUIT featuring a Abigail Adams life dramatization written by Mrs. George H. Bryant of Cedar Rapids and produced by the University of Iowa’s production department under Dr. H. Clay Harshbarger. On Monday Cedar Rapids league airs over WMT at 4 30 p.m. with Dr. Myron L. Koenig of Coe College presenting The Forces of War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State League of Women Voters
WSUIT
Abigail Adams
George H. Bryant
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
H. Clay Harshbarger
Cedar Rapids League
WMT
Myron L. Koenig
Coe College
B I L D inner cancelled after member’s death
The B I L dinner planned for Monday evening by chapter HI P B E O has been cancelled due to the Friday morning death of Mrs. E W Richardson a member of the chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapter HI
P. BE. O
E. W. Richardson
Sunshine Circle Gathers for Red Cross Sewing and New Member
The Sunshine circle of the King's Daughters met Monday evening with Mrs. Leila Gossett. Co hosts were Mrs. Minnie McMillen and Mrs. E Crook. Plans for Red Cross sewing were made. Avis Dunn was admitted as a new member. Ordman and Ruth Hangartner were guests. The next meeting will be a valentine party February 14 at Mrs. Lena Borschel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Circle of the
King's Daughters
Leila Gossett
Minnie McMillen
E. Crook
Red Cross
Avis Dunn
Ordman
Ruth Hangartner
Lena Borschel
Washington Avenue
Bluff View Aid Society Hosts Luncheon At Bluff View
Miss Ruth Miller and Mrs. Anna Probst hosted 26 members and friends at 1816 Twentieth Street NW for a luncheon of the Bluff View Aid society. Mrs. M. C. Springer will entertain the society at her home on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Miller
Anna Probst
Twentieth Street NW
Bluff View Aid Society
M. C. Springer
Saturday Bridal Couples To Be Honored
Two upcoming weddings with parties this weekend at private homes and clubs. Lorraine Supple and Donald J. Anderson plan an 8 am ceremony at Immaculate Conception church with a Friday rehearsal and a gathering at 1229 Third Avenue SE hosted by Mr and Mrs William J Supple. Donnabelle Buffer and Lieut Lamir Buresh have a 2 pm wedding at First Congregational church with a Friday Elks Club dinner hosted by John Buresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Supple
Third Avenue SE
Lorraine Supple
Donald J. Anderson
Immaculate Conception Church
Joanne Supple
Donald D. Boyle
Cleveland
L. J. Kramer, Jr
Rock Island, Il
E. J. DeVelin
Joseph B. Scannell
Arthur Manush
Burlington
John Grier
Iowa City
Donnabelle Buffer
Lamir Buresh
First Congregational Church
Elks Club
Elks Club By Lieut
Buresh
John Buresh
A. L. Buffer
Floresenberg
Alex Buffer, Jr
Irvin Buresh
Agnes Kilberger
Anna Marie Voss
Ruth Buresh
Wednesday Social Club Meeting At Mrs Wells Home
Mrs. Frank Wells hosted the Wednesday Social club at 1262 Fourth Avenue SE with assistance from Mrs. Harry Palmer and Mrs. Frankie Hartman. Roll call named a fraternal or religious leader. A paper by Mrs. Ray Hubbard explored Hollywood The Blessed and the Cursed and another by Mrs. C A Kent discussed Churches of Interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wells
Fourth Avenue SE
Harry Palmer
Frankie Hartman
Ray Hubbard
Hollywood
C A. Kent
Sandra Stanek Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Home
Mrs. Frank J. Stanek of 1609 Hamilton St SW hosted a party Tuesday for her daughter Sandra on her fourth birthday. Assistants included Mrs. E Melsa and Miss Ella Jansa. Guests listed: Jo Ann Stanek Karen Novotny Joan Novotny Carol Ann Salat Ronald Salat Kenneth Horak and their mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Stanek
Hamilton Street
Sandra
E. Melsa
Ella Jansa
Jo Ann Stanek
Karen
Joan Novotny
Carol Ann
Ronald Salat
Kenneth Horak
Mrs Michalicek and daughter travel to Oregon and California
Mrs Frank Michalicek of 622 Sixth Street SE and her daughter Mrs Charles Sladek of Ely left Monday by train for Oregon and California to visit relatives and friends until April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Michalicek
Sixth Street
Charles Sladek
Ely
Oregon
California
Desert luncheon meeting of King's Daughters circle
Members of the Service circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. E. D. Jack’s home 1923 Higley avenue SE. Mrs. Jack was assisted by Mrs. W. A. Wilson. Myron Mason presided and read a friendship poem by Tony Wons. Mrs. Marshall Clark gave a Bible Jesson and history of the group. Mrs. Charles H. Obye attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Jack
Higley Avenue
King’s Daughters
Jack
W. A. Wilson
Myron Mason
Tony Wons
Bible Jesson
Marshall Clark
King's Daughters
Charles H. Obye
Tiyata Camp Fire Elects Officers for Six Months
Members met at guardian Mrs. Gilbert W. Borschel’s home 520 Fourth Street SW. Jean Frederick was elected president and program chair, Betty Radeke on program, Lorraine Wilson vice president and social chair, Della O’Rourke on social committee, Joanne McDonald scribe. The group met again Wednesday with Mrs. Borschel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiyata
Gilbert W. Borschel
Fourth Street
Jean Frederick
Betty Radeke
Lorraine Wilson
Della O'Rourke
Joanne McDonald
Borschel
Frances Elizabeth Bamert to wed Rudolph Michalec
Frances Elizabeth Bamert and Rudolph Michalec announce their forthcoming marriage. Frances is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bamert of 1102 Fifteenth Avenue SE. Rudolph is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Michalec of 1627 Thirteenth Avenue SE. The ceremony is set for Tuesday at 7 pm at St Wenceslaus parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bammert
Fifteenth Avenue SE
Frances Elizabeth
Rudolph Michalec
Frank Michalec
Thirteenth Avenue SE
St. Wenceslaus Parsonage
West Side W. C. T. U. Dedicates Luncheon Discussion
The West Side W C T U met for a picnic luncheon at 1514 Ellis Boulevard NW to discuss Frances Willard’s approach to modern conditions. Mrs. J. S. Harper led the session with devotions by Mrs. Harry Montgomery. A Frances Willard tea is planned for Feb 11 at 1341 B Avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Willard
West Side
Andrew Jackson,Jr
Ellis Boulevard
Andrew Jackson
Sesson
J. S. Harper
Harry Montgomery
Walter S Butterfield
B Avenue NW
Linn County Home Economists Meet Dinner Speaker
The Linn County Home Economists will meet Tuesday at 6 15 p m for dinner at the Commonwealth Tea Room. Mrs Aulden Griffin will be speaker. Reservations should be made by Saturday with Mildred Deischer at 1727 First Avenue E, phone 23511. All interested in homemaking invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Commonwealth Tea Room
Aulden Griffin
Mildred Deischer
First Avenue E
Glen Glackin Visits With Parents Here
Glen Glackin of Peoria arrived in Cedar Rapids Thursday for a three day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs H H Glackin of 1726 A avenue NE. Mr Glackin will leave Sunday for Indianapolis where he will be associated with the Allison Engineering corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Glackin
Peoria
Cedar Rapids
H. H. Glackin
Glackin
Indianapolis
Allison Engineering Corporation
Zawatakon Camp Fire Girls Hold Council Fire
At St James church Wednesday Zawatakon Camp Fire girls conducted a council fire. Helen King Marilyn Frasinger and Gertrude Lentz led the candlelighting ceremony and headband designs. honors were awarded by guardian Mrs Kermit Byerly. The candle extinguishing reading was by Nancy Pealer Jo Ann Larimer and Marilyn Paseka with Shirley Marsh Joyce Sorenson Dorothy Heefner and Mary Kenyon in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zawatakon
St. James
Helen King
Marilyn Frasinger
Gertrude Lentz
The
Guardian
Kermit Byerly
Nancy Pealer
Jo Ann Larimer
Marilyn Paseka
Shirley Marsh
Joyce Sorenson
Dorothy Heefner
Mary Kenyon
Low scoring quartet hosts high scorers at Baker home
The Ace High bridge club held a Wednesday night gathering at Miss Rachel Baker's home at 1553 C avenue NE. Hostesses Mrs Norman Workman Miss Violet Holtz Miss Margaret Jacobsen and Miss Mary Corrigan organized the event with a Valentine motif in the refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ace High Bridge Club
Rachel Baker
C Avenue NE
Norman Workman
Violet Holtz
Margaret Jacobsen
Mary Corrigan
Valentine
Machinists Protest LaPlant Election After CIO Victory
The Machinists AFL protest alleged illegal electioneering near the LaPlant Choate polling place. CIO won bargaining rights for 400 workers as votes totaled 278 for CIO, 7 for neither, and 1 with a 1 1/2 inch campaign button cited from prior elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CIO
NLRB
Minneapolis
Washington
Schamberger Motor Company
J. E. Stewart
Harmony Lodge
International Associates of Machinists
A. F. of L
Stewart
J. M Shields
Shields
CIO Farm Equipment Workers Organizing Committee
Machinists
Moore Busy Planning 1941 All-Iowa Fair
Hawkeye Downs, home of the All Iowa fair, was buried under snow yet Manager Charles Moore's Chamber of Commerce office stayed active. He writes to entertainment bureaus, carnivals, farm bureaus, 4-H clubs, horsemen and stockmen about shipping, booths, ads and tickets for the six month ahead event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye Downs
Charles Moore
Chamber of Commerce
Moore
Postmasters Rally Raises 84.50 For Paraly S Freedom Buttons
In Dubuque county the National Postmasters association drive for infantile paralysis buttons drew strong support from local postmasters. The campaign began around January 20 and raised 84.50, with Laurence C. Smith of Dyersville serving as county director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyersville
National Postmasters Association
Dubuque County
Laurence C. Smith
Production quotas for Red Cross announced
Linn County Red Cross volunteer production committee set targets to be completed by May 31 at federal building headquarters. Miss Helen Hubbard chairs the committee with Mrs. Philip Shive in charge of knitting. Required garments include 75 men's sweaters 144 women's sweaters and 488 children's sweaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Red Cross
Federal Building
National
Helen Hubbard
Philip Shive
Clothing Quota Details From Historical Records
The passage lists quotas for garments including 50 sweaters and 150 women's dresses. It enumerates 25 beanies 30 mufflers 30 mittens 25 children's stockings 25 men's socks along with 148 women's skirts 150 girls dresses 100 girls skirts 225 layettes 96 bed shirts and 45 convalescent robes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Berger
Gene Herricks
Mrs
Stahl’s
Milwaukee
Fumpernickel Hladey's
Grocery and Market
Ith Ave
Dial
Earl Gough
James W Bell
Country Club Parkway SE
United Presbyterian
Miss Hauser
Mrs. Gilbert Bates
Women Voters
P.E.O
Sunshine Circle
Sandra Stanek
Tiyata Camp
Frances Bammert
West Side W. C. T. U
Zawatakon Camp Fire
ACE High Club
AFL
Ajar
American Institute of Laundering
A. W. Peterson CO
Maytag Store
Second Avenue SE
Saltad
National Biscuit Com
Marie Wilson
Stirling Hayden
Paramount
Virginia
Svintine
Marie
M.J. B
M. J.B
M.J. B. Co
Third Street
San Francisco
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