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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1939

Page

22

National Defense Week Observed In Cedar Rapids

Army officers from regular, reserve and national guard join in Cedar Rapids for National Defense Week from Lincoln’s birthday to Washington’s birthday. Maj St James opened talks at Hi Twelve club, with other officers speaking at Rotary Lions and Kiwanis events.

Reserve National Guard Cedar Rapids Lincoln Washington Robert G. St. James Infantry Hi Twelve Club Roosevelt Hotel C. S. Myers Carl Dueser Infantry Reserve Optimist Club Montrose Hotel George Cockburn Fantry Reserve Canopus Club Roosevelt Raymond Coward Cavalry Reserve Montrose Lions Club Forest S. Rutgers I. B. McGladrey Manufacturers Club

Y. M. C. A. Notes New Members Additions

The Y M C A reports new members in various clubs: Peter Verteiko Bethel seniors Richard Durham Warren Bolt Robert Thomas First Christian Pioneers Robert Ruffin Theodore Slamon St George Orthodox Pioneers Thomas Alton Saron Lutheran Wendell Delzell Westminster Presbyterian. The Camp Wapsie Y committee meets with Chairman Robert R. Epler Tuesday noon. committee members are Percy Keehn Frank Guyott Harvey Steele Carl Hendrickson Lael Abbott Warren Smith. The Hi Y council composed of the remaining members is noted.

Peter Verteiko Bethel Richard Durham Warren Bolt Robert Thomas First Christian Pioneers Robert Ruffin Theodore Slamon St. George Orthodox Pioneers Thomas Alton Saron Lutheran Wendell Delzell Westminster Presbyterian Club Camp Wapsie Y Robert R. Epler Percy Keehn Frank Guyott Harvey Steele Carl Hendrickson Lael Abbott Warren Smith

Keith and Norager Elected To Symphony Assn Board

Miss Helen Keith music supervisor at Benjamin Franklin senior high school and Paul Norager secretary at LaPlant Choate Manufacturing were elected to the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association board. Reports on the December benefit concert show sound finances. Next concert set for February 22 at Memorial Coliseum with further plans for April and May pending fixed dates.

Helen Keith Benjamin Franklin Senior High School Paul Norager LaPlant Choate Manufacturing Company Cedar Rapids

Local Officers May Attend Fourth Army Exercises At Presidio

Cedar Rapids based National Guard and Reserve officers may join the Fourth Army CPX at the Presidio of San Francisco from August 5 to 19. The exercise, designated CPX, includes components of the 34th Division and 88th Division with units from Cedar Rapids, focusing on Pacific coast defense.

Fourth Army Presidio National Guard Fourth Army Command Presidio of San Francisco R. G. St. James 34Th District 88Th Division Cedar Rapids 349Th Infantry Maj. C. S. Myers Pacific Coast

Big Coat Sale After Unseasonable Winter

Our fur buyer scouted New York and selected a varied collection of pelts. The General Manager led negotiations in Gotham to secure the best prices. Expect fresh pelts, fine workmanship, and great value, with a Monday fur coat sale offering significant savings.

Newman's Cedar Rapids Newman New York Gotham

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