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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1937

Page

3

Miss Davis Elected President of Delta Gamma Alumnae

Betty Davis was elected president of the Delta Gamma sorority alumnae association at the organization meeting and tea at the Davis home. Mrs. Edwy J. Clapp was chosen secretary treasurer and Mrs. Ernest W. Anderson was named corresponding secretary. Alumnae will meet last Wednesday each month for luncheon and meeting. Mrs. L. T. Jackson presided at the tea table.

Betty Davis Delta Gamma Sorority Davis First Avenue E Edwy J. Clapp Ernest W. Anderson L. T. Jackson

Edgewood Mothers' Club Fun Night Highlights Local Talent

Edgewood No 1 Mothers' club held a Friday evening fun night at the school featuring a Major Bowes amateur hour. The Olver family won first prize, James Geiger the pianist took second, and Mr and Mrs Robert Erickson with Miss Ellyn McGowan won third with a musical skit. Miss McGowan earned the door prize. Refreshments were arranged by the social committee.

Bowes Edgewood No. 1 Mothers’ Club Olver James Geiger Robert Erickson Ellyn McGowan McGowan R. Davis C. Gerber M. Wiley

Canwapo Camp Fire Mothers and Daughters Event

The Canwapo Camp Fire group held a gathering for mothers and daughters at the Hub Bard Ice and Fuel display room, 406 Third avenue, San Francisco. Attending were Mrs. R. W. Hubbard and Mary, Mrs. Maude A. Campbell and Doris May Campbell, Mrs. R. T. Benson and Jo Ann, Mrs. J. C. Michael and Alice, Mrs. A. C. Hines and Doris Hines, Roberta Stewart, and Mrs. George Newland. Miss Ila Mishach spoke. Guardians are Mrs. W. D. Johnson and Mrs. Byron K. Anderson.

Canwapo Hubbard Ice and Fuel Company Third Avenue SF R. W. Hubbard Mary Hubbard Maude A. Campbell Doris May Campbell R. T. Benson Jo Ann Benson J. C. Michael Alice Michael A. C. Hines Doris Hines Roberta Stewart George Newland Ila Mishach W. D. Johnson Byron K. Anderson

M M Club Hosts Husbands Evening at Robinson Home

Members of the M. M. club entertained their husbands Thursday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs W R Robinson 2412 C Avenue NE. The valentine motif featured in decorations and five hundred was the featured game. Present were Mr and Mrs Earl Shunk Mr and Mrs Myron Reid Mr and Mrs Ray Taft Mr and Mrs John Burge Mr and Mrs H B Gardner Mr and Mrs Harry Emerson Mr and Mrs Leslie Mills Mr and Mrs Oliver Stucker Mr and Mrs W R Robinson Mrs James Troup Miss Marian Taft Miss Margaret Reid and Richard Emerson.

M. M. Club W. R. Robinson C Avenue Valentine Earl Shunk Myron Reid Ray Taft John Burge H. B. Gardner Harry Emerson Leslie Mills Oliver Stucker James Troup Marian Taft Margaret Reid Richard Emerson

Birthday Luncheon Club Met At Mrs Pres ton Home

The Birthday luncheon club met at 853 Shaver road NE, hosted by Mrs. Harry Preston. Attendees included Mrs. Lelaes Colbert and her son, Mrs. Ralph Shelton, Mrs. LaVerne Shelton and her son, Mrs. Mary Gilgrass, Mrs. Poole, Ellsworth, Bert Phillips, Josephine Sipe, Bruce Donisthorpe, John Whittaker, Mrs. Bacon, Helen Shelton, and Mildred Phillips. Five hundred prizes awarded to Mrs. Iph Shelton, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. LaVerne Shelton, and Mrs. Phillips.

Harry Preston Shaver Road Lelaes Colbert Ralph Shelton LaVerne Shelton Mary Gilgrass Poole Ellsworth Bert Phillips Josephine Sipe Bruce Donisthorpe John Whittaker Bacon Helen Shelton Mildred Phillips Iph Shelton Phillips

Guests in Byrnes Home in Dubuque Area

The Rev. P. W. McElliott of St. Patrick's church in Dubuque visited Friday at the home of his aunt Mrs. M. Byrnes, 719 B avenue NE. The Misses Agnes and Cellette McElliott of Ryan were Saturday guests in the Byrnes residence.

P. W. McElliott St. Patrick's Church Dubuque

Maynard McHardy Initiated into Knights of St Patrick

Maynard McHardy of Cedar Rapids, a student in ceramic engineering at Iowa State College in Ames, has been initiated into the Knights of St. Patrick, the honorary engineering society at the college.

Maynard McHardy Cedar Rapids Iowa State College Ames Knights of St. Patrick

Pla-More Club Meeting At Milburn Home

The Pla-more 500 club met recently at Mrs. Elvice Milburn's home on Second Avenue SE. Prizes were won by Mrs. Paul Blake, Mrs. Zelma Hammond, Mrs. Viola Foushee, and Mrs. Maynard Manson. Next meeting planned at Mrs. Adella Caraway's home on Third Avenue Marion.

Elvice Milburn Second Avenue SE Paul Blake Zelma Hammond Viola Foushee Maynard Manson Adella Caraway Third Avenue, Marion

Honeymooning Couple Visits Relatives in Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs John Zohn Jr of LaCrosse Wisconsin on their California honeymoon spent Wednesday with their uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs E E Brague at 1023 Seventh Street SE.

John Zohn, Jr LaCrosse Wis California E. E. Brague Seventh Street

Jolly Eight Club Prizes Won at Holloway Home

Mrs. H F Holloway hosted the Jolly Eight 500 club at 2516 C Avenue NE on Friday afternoon. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Gertrude Merklin, Mrs. Fred Wittke, and Mrs. W Q Blake.

H. F. Holloway C Avenue NE Jolly Eight 500 Club Gertrude Merklin Fred Wittke W. Q. Blake

Dinner honors Marguerite Schelm ahead of Popham wedding

Mrs. Arthur Euken hosted a dinner at 612 L Street SW on Thursday for Marguerite Schelm. Schelm’s forthcoming marriage to Ward Popham is set for Sunday. A gift was presented to Miss Schelm, and ten guests were served.

Arthur Euken L Street Marguerite Schelm Ward Popham Miss Schelm

Iowanas Kensington Meeting at George Miller Home

Members of the Iowanas Ken Sington met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Miller at 229 Eleventh Street NW. Card games determined prizes won by Mrs. George Sheldon, Mrs. Lundquist, Mrs. Bob Erickson and A Lundquist. Guests included Mrs. Straight of Shellsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Miller and Jerry Bys Jr.

Iowanas Ken Sington George Miller Eleventh Street George Sheldon Lundquist Bob Erickson A. Lundquist Straight Shellsburg Delbert Miller Jerry Bys, Jr

Firemaker’s dinner hosted by G. E. Sheets at Ninth Street

Entazhonta Camp Fire group held a firemaker’s dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Sheets, 1019 Ninth Street NW. Girls who prepared the meal were June Smith, Doris Canterbury, Ruth Hayward, Dorothy Welsh and Betty Sheets. Guests included Mary Henningson, Eloise Richardson, Wanda Clement, Aileen Thomas, Winnifred Coon, Lois Jelinek, Ellen Spaight and Mrs. Ocie Trimble, guardian of the group.

Entazhonta G. E. Sheets Ninth Street June Smith Doris Canterbury Ruth Hayward Dorothy Welsh Betty Sheets Mary Henningson Eloise Richardson Wanda Clement Aileen Thomas Winnifred Coon Lois Jelinek Ellen Spaight Ocie Trimble

10 20 30 YEARS AGO IN THE GAZETTE

W A Boren formerly of Cedar Rapids has returned from Orlando to make his home in this city. Dallas Buchanan of Troy Mills died at a local hospital yesterday from injuries when a tree he was cutting fell on him. Ernest Rohrig fractured an ankle after slipping on the sidewalk in front of his home. C A Cramer of Cedar Rapids has been transferred by Goodyear to Boston to head truck tire sales in New England.

W. A. Boren Cedar Rapids Orlando Fla Dallas Buchanan Troy Mills Ernest Rohrig C. A. Cramer Goodyear Company Boston New England

Kilborns Headed to West Coast and Pacific Points

Mr and Mrs Frank Kilborn depart for Los Angeles and other Pacific coast points. Joe Stecher defeated Bill Hokuf in straight falls for the heavyweight title at the auditorium last night. Rev Joseph Fort Newton traveled to Cedar Falls to deliver the Lincoln day address to Iowa State Teachers College students. Mr and Mrs John Holmquest went to Hot Springs Arkansas for several weeks. T T Williams publisher of the Marion Sentinel has been appointed postmaster of Marion.

Frank Kilborn Los Angeles Pacific Coast Joe Stecher Bill Hokuf Joseph Fort Newton Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers College John Holmquest Hot Springs Ark T. T. Williams Marion Sentinel Marion

Snapper Kennedy to Own and Manage Marshalltown Ball Club

A. S. Snapper Kennedy has secured ownership and managerial rights of the Marshalltown ball club in the Iowa State league through a deal made today. A movement to sell city hall and convert the George B. Douglas residence into a new city hall is under way. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Bolton departed for a short stay in San Antonio Texas. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Toms of Marion left for Northampton Massachusetts to visit their daughter Bernice at a local school. Eber A. Wean has moved to Town City for a new position.

A. S Kennedy Marshalltown George B. Douglas First Avenue Fifth Street M. W. Bolton San Antonio Tex G. W. Toms Marion Northampton Mass Bernice Eber A. Wean Town City

Mrs Nicholson And Mrs Weld Speak At Prayer Day Program

About 200 Cedar Rapids church women joined the World Day of Prayer observance at Westminster Presbyterian under Interdenominational Missionary Union auspices. Evelyn Nicholson of Mount Vernon, national president of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society, spoke on Women of the Orient, praising colleges and doctors in China and the spread of Christian literature. LeRoy Weld highlighted migrant field children in need of education health care and nursery support. May Frick led meditation and prayer, with music by Earl Delzell and others. A tea at Frick’s home honored Mrs Nicholson.

Cedar Rapids Westminster Presbyterian Church Interdenominational Missionary Union of Evelyn Riley Nicholson Mount Vernon Women’s Foreign Missionary Society The Methodist Church Orient India Nicholson LeRoy D. Weld United States May F. Frick Earl B. Delzell Alvin Keiser Irene Bishop Galilee Alvin Peterson Wayne Basler Blaine Hyten First Christian Church Miss Frick Union and Friends

Elks Club Valentine Dinner Dance Tonight

Members of the local Elks club and guests will attend a Valentine dinner and dance tonight. Dinner is from 6 to 9 p.m. in the main dining room, dancing from 9 to 1 a.m. Reservations are required. Surprise games are planned. Entertainment committee includes Walt Nesper Ira Gabel Royal F. McGinnis Gerald McKeely Walter Meyer and Louis Stevenson.

Elks Club Walt Nesper Ira Gabel Royal F. McGinnis Gerald McKeely Walter Meyer Louis Stevenson

Judges Deny Writ To Delay Kansas City Vote Fraud Trials

Three judges of the U S circuit court of appeals denied a request for a superseders writ that would have delayed trials of 20 Kansas City election officials facing federal vote fraud charges. The first 20 of 57 indicted will go on trial Monday before Federal District Judge Merrill E Otis.

Kansas City U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Merrill E. Otis Kimbrough Stone Arba S. van Valkenburgh Joseph W. Woodrough Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Youths Charged With Arson To Attract Girls

Three youths Lawrence Wilkins 18 Arthur Miller 17 Rex Hess 17 all from nearby towns were jailed on arson charges after authorities said they burned two barns and a tool shed on the Clarence Campbell estate near Lodi to attract a crowd and find girls. The loss was about 4000 dollars.

Waterloo N. Y Lawrence Wilkins Arthur Miller Lodi Rex Hess Interlaken John G. Crisfield Clarence Campbell Crisfield

Scouts aid city council in routine meeting routine

Boy Scout delegates from Troop 11 and others ran the session with Walter Dennis acting mayor presiding. They read resolutions on street lights and a curb cut for a Goodrich Silvertown branch, and assisted police radio tests and building talks at the station. The council approved a contract with Linn County Humane Society for stray animals and dog catching for 1937.

Walter Dennis Frank K. Hahn Dennis Harry T. Hedges Ridgeway Drive Twentythird Street SE Department of Public Safety Donald Ross W. C. Benesh Public Safety W. J. Patty Goodrich-Silvertown First Street Third Avenue Department of Public Improvements Dave Williams Edwin Hansen Finance Department John Ely Parks Department George Prastka Hansen Public Improvements Department Linn County Humane Society Harry S. Johnson Billy Holmes Holmes Jack Sopousek Henry Nemec

Quaker Oats reps attend Cedar Rapids sales conference

Sales representatives from the Iowa Illinois territory Cedar Rapids branch attended a conference and luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Saturday. Miss Jane Tooker daughter of Mrs Stephen C Tooker Jr of Chicago formerly of Cedar Rapids is seriously ill with meningitis. Firemen responded at 12 08 p m Saturday to the Owen Kennedy residence 2916 E Avenue NE for a backdraft from the furnace.

Quaker Oats Company Iowa and Illinois Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Jane Tooker Stephen C. Tooker, Jr Chicago Owen Kennedy E Avenue NE

Ralph Hanson Enlists in Navy From Marion Area

Ralph W. Hanson of Marion R F D No 3 son of Mr and Mrs Ralph J Hanson has enlisted in the navy according to C C Hud nalil head of the local recruiting station.

Ralph W. Hanson R.F.D Marion Ralph J. Hanson Navy C. C. Hudnalil

I. O. O. F. Members Gather for Hurka Funeral

All I O O F members are asked to meet at the Jan Hus lodge hall Sunday at 2 p.m. to attend in a body the funeral services for Joseph Hurka to be held in the Barta chapel at 2 30 p.m.

Jan Hus Lodge Joseph Hurka Barta Chapel

Bushnell Visits Sister in New York City

James M. Bushnell of New York City visits his sister Mrs. Otto Ambroz and Mr. Ambroz. A former Cedar Rapids man, Bushnell left 31 years ago.

James M. Bushnell New York City Otto Ambroz Mr. Ambroz Cedar Rapids Mr. Bushnell

Car reported stolen in Iowa City recovered early Saturday

Glen Johnson reported a car stolen from in front of the Memorial Union in Iowa City on Friday night. Local police recovered the vehicle at 3:55 a.m. Saturday in Iowa City and were informed.

Glen Johnson M Avenue NW Memorial Union Iowa City

Mrs Steinkopf of Ryan Taken to St Luke's Hospital

Mrs J G Steinkopf of Ryan who has been seriously ill for months was brought to Cedar Rapids Thursday and is now a patient at St Luke's hospital.

J. G. Steinkopf Ryan Cedar Rapids St. Luke’s Hospital

Scouts Broadcast Flag Etiquette on WMT Sunday

The Boy Scouts will air a 15 minute program on proper flag use this Sunday from 6 to 6 15 p m over radio station WMT. Sponsored by the state radio committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Boy Scouts WMT State Radio Committee of the Daughters of the American Revolution

Odd Fellows Gather for Hammond Funeral Service

All Odd Fellows are asked to meet at 2 p.m. Sunday in Maine lodge hall 838 First Avenue East to attend the funeral for Christian E. Hammond. The service will be held in Beatty chapel at 2:30 p.m. conducted by Maine lodge.

Odd Fellows Maine Lodge First Avenue E Christian E. Hammond Beatty Chapel

Anderson released on own bond after threat charge

Orville Anderson aged 31 of 700 Fifth Avenues was freed on his own bond in Justice A S Reed’s court Saturday after being charged with threatening to commit a public offense. He was arrested at 6 30 p m Thursday on a Reed issued warrant by Dorothy Stepanek and William Vosdingh who say Anderson threatened them.

Orville Anderson Fifth Avenues Justice A. S. Reed Anderson Justice Reed Dorothy Stepanek William Vosdingh

Honeymead reps meet in Cedar Rapids sales conference

Thirty five representatives from Honeymead Products gathered Saturday at the Roosevelt hotel in Cedar Rapids for a sales conference. Attendees included staff from Cedar Rapids Omaha Lisbon Clinton and two from Maple Park with Howard Thompson Cedar Rapids general sales manager in charge.

Honeymead Products Company Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Omaha Lisbon Clinton Maple Park Howard Thompson

Davenport Youth Released After Alcohol Transport Case

Fred Briggs seventeen of Davenport was jailed Friday by police and then released Friday afternoon on order of County Attorney G K Thompson. He had been held in connection with illegal transportation of alcohol in a car driven into Cedar Rapids Wednesday night. Briggs was in the car but the driver eluded police and federal agents.

Davenport Fred Briggs G. K. Thompson Briggs Cedar Rapids

German officer now naturalized U S citizen spoke to High Twelve

In a Gazette story Friday Col. O W Mull a local insurance man described as a former German army officer spoke before the High Twelve club. He had served as a German officer before coming to the United States and was a naturalized citizen by World War I time, later serving in the American army after the nation entered the conflict.

U. S Col O. W. Mull High Twelve Club Col. Mull United States

28 Cartons Used Clothing Sent To Flood Sufferers

A continued list of flood relief contributions from various groups and towns including American Legion auxiliary Urbana Richmond Sunday school Sheet Metal Workers Local 263 and others. Donations range from $1.80 to $69.22 with many small gifts noted, aiding flood victims across communities such as Palo Parlor City Delhi and Olin consolidated school.

Ciety American Legion Auxiliary of Urbana Methodist Ladies Aid Society of Walker Richmond Sheet Brotherhood of Railway Parlor City Palo Major Baldwin Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary Order Winter Temple Pythian Sisters Cedar Rebekah Lodge Hickory Ridge School North English Steap Coralville Ladies Industrial Society of Sinclair Memorial Presbyterian Church Olin Consolidated School Olin Hawkeye Ramblers Delhi Trinity Lutheran Missionary Society

Snowmobile Aids Rural Route Carrier In Winter

Bliss New York reports rural mail carrier Edris Morgan who has served 18 years uses a homemade snowmobile for winter routes. The craft runs on eight standard car wheels, a caterpillar tread, and two runners to pass impassable roads when snow blocks ordinary autos.

Bliss N. Y Edris Morgan

Set Hearing For Rogers In Cheating Case

Othel E. Rogers was arrested Friday by Constable William J. Fleming near Central City on a charge of cheating by false pretenses. He posted $500 bond and an interim hearing was set for Wednesday in Justice Howard R. Churchill's court. Rogers remains in county jail in lieu of bond. The complaint, filed by David S. Thomas, stems from an automobile purchase transaction with Handler Motor Company.

Rogers Othel E. Rogers William J. Fleming Central City Howard R. Churchill David S. Thomas Handler Motor Company

Dairy Dale Dance Tonight and Community Events

Dairy Dale hosts a dance with best costume prizes tonight at the Community Hall. Fred Young chairs the dance committee. A Thursday card party led by Bert Klekar invites attendees to bring their own cards. A March 11 picnic supper at 6 30 p.m. follows by motion pictures from Northwestern Bell. No admission, all district residents invited with potluck dishes and silverware. Coffee provided. A March 17 benefit box social is planned with Mr and Mrs Oliver Prior in charge.

Dairy Dale Fred Young Bert Klekar Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Oliver Prior

Indiana Troops Halt Union Group

About 300 people gathered in a Flint theater after fist fights as unionists celebrated a strike victory. Police found heavy clubs and pipes. several wounded were treated, including Forest Worst of Flint claiming CIO ties. Arrested included multiple Flint and Anderson residents as union tensions rose amid local GM plant sit downs.

Forest Worst Flint CIO Harold Reed Anderson Christian Fox Middletown Ind Henry Parrish Cecil Justice William Singer Kenneth Thomson al West Lynus Showalter Parkland Street Clayton Belangers East Fourth Street Arab and Harris Harry Forkowski Magnolia Street

Farm Members of Iowa House Likely to Fix Spring Recess Dates

Des Moines AP report notes 44 farmer members may push for a February 26 to March 3 recess at 10 a.m. to speed urgent financial legislation and spring plowing. Lawyers comprising 16 members prefer the standard 10 day recess for court appearances and motions.

Iowa DES Moines House Gustave Alesch Marcus Alesch

Scout Mobilization and Essay Winners Named at Paramount

More than 250 Boy Scouts mobilized to the Paramount theater at 9 30 a m on Saturday as part of Boy Scout week in a mobilization test. Troop 10 led in attendance with troops 29 and 13 tied for second. diaries were given as awards for promptness. Plainsman essay contest winners were announced before the film The Plainsman shown as part of the event. Awards included a motion picture camera and various Scout gear. officials credited Chester Johnson and district commissioners for coordinating calls and participation.

Paramount Theater Boy Scout Week Jack Hamiston Louis Jiricek Oliver Ludwick Denny Decker Paul Meyers Leon Anderson Wayne Whitmer Chester Johnson The Plainsman Martin Hanson Donald Ross John Hershey Robert J. Kolarik Jack Downer Richard Riley George Ross Perry Woodward Leo Grubich Robert Williams John Krier Paramount

Unmarried Young Men More Court Trouble Than Married

St Louis report by Franklin Miller shows men aged 19 to 24 who are single face more court cases than their married peers, highlighting lifestyle factors linked to legal issues in early adulthood.

ST. Louis Franklin Miller

Senator Wheeler would bar newspapers owning radio stations

Washington AP Wheeler a Democratic senator from Montana announced plans to introduce legislation to ban newspaper ownership of radio broadcasting stations. He cited preventing monopoly of public information and released Commission data showing about 150 stations are owned or controlled by newspaper interests.

Washington Wheeler Mont Senate Interstate Commerce Committee The Communications Commission

House Approves New Moratorium Bill in Iowa

The Iowa House backed a moratorium extension 99 to 2 and deferred final action on a companion redemption period bill until Monday. A conference report passed 90 to 6 but an error delayed final disposition. Leaders noted debate over whether to cover mortgages up to 1934 or 1936.

Des Moines Iowa House Senate G. L. Scott West Union J. C. Moore Promise City R. D. Blue Eagle Grove

Landon Leaves Some In Doubt On Views

Senator H Styles Bridges of New Hampshire followed Landon and urged the move to reorganize the supreme court. The crowd applauded as the former candidate concluded his remarks and the room fell silent after his mic was turned off.

Landon H. Styles Bridges New Hampshire London Supreme Court

Valentine Gift Renewed Lost Feelings in Marriage

A man reflects on thirty years of marriage and the quiet drift of romance. After seeing a merchant's sign he buys a valentine for his wife and learns how such a small gesture rekindles happiness, revealing how her eyes brightened at the card from her husband and a note linked to the memory of Robert Taylor.

Robert Taylor Valentine

Goebbels Demands Return of Germany's Colonies

Nazi Propaganda Minister Joseph Goebbels, in a rally before 20,000, demanded immediate return of Germany’s prewar colonies. He linked colonial claims to Germany’s economic woes and warned of potential moves on the Danzig issue while criticizing Soviet Russia and Vatican diplomacy.

Berlin Germany Great Britain Joseph Goebbels Goebbels Hitler Soviet Russia Spain Europe Vatican Danzig League of Nations Free City Deutschland Hall London

Glass Foes Target Court Expansion Proposal

Opinion pages recount critics arguing that adding two thirds more judges would “pack” the court and disrupt the balance among the three branches. Opponents report 12,000 to 15,000 protests flowing to Congress daily while administration supporters push the President’s plan amid mail urging a vote for his course.

Congress

Moley Favors Constitutional Amendment for Powers Change

Raymond Moley, once a Roosevelt brain trust member, denounces the president's court plan as attacking democracy. He urges increased federal regulation only through a constitutional amendment and says vot ers were misled about using amendments to reach such objectives. He argues the problem lies in approach, not in the Constitution.

New York Raymond Moley Roosevelt “Brain Trust Supreme Court Moley Roosevelt

Lincoln Program Presented At Franklin Junior High

A Lincoln program was presented at the Friday morning assembly for Roosevelt junior high pupils. Participants included Norma Atkinson and others performing "Lincoln The Story of His Life," the Gettysburg Address, tributes, songs, and a cantorial-glee club number directed by Grace Meloney, with several students listed among speakers and performers.

Lincoln Roosevelt Richard Carey DeLos Wilson Richard Riley Norma Atkinson Jean Weis Eloise Richardson Etta Lee Hicks LaVonne Mrstik Caroline Savage Maxine Thompson Mary Bennett Marilyn Kelly Ellen Spaight Betty Gerber John Thorn Jack Foster Benjamin Davis Rodney Newland Jackie Droz Assembly Richard Humphreys Emory Sample Melvin Frame Bob Mead Howard Moeller Martin Thorson Amos Kent Bobby Oberhaus Wanda Clement

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Delta Gamma Alumnae Edgewood Canwapo Camp Byrnes Home Honor Maynard McHardy John Zohns Jolly Eight Club Iowanas Kensington Jane Coe Coe College Clan of C Alpha Delta Alpha Fraternity Queen of LaVon Buchanan Katherine Zisko Mary Lockwood Gertrude Ilen Phyllis Closson Esther Yothers Ralph Martin Clan Kohawk H. M. Gage Dean C. Harve Geiger Dean L. M. Boozer Mary Bell C. Ward Macy Alfred W. Meyer George W. Bryant James Hodgson Paul S. Ray Stanley Vesely Entazhonta Group Mrs. Weld Willie Willis Council Government Affairs Robert Hopwood Earl Stanley Scout Sopousek E. P. Kohout Central Fire Station Dick Sampson Darwin Jack Bernhardt Kraus Clarence Brockman Ray Harbit Andy Coleman George Hoble Tim O’brien Indiana UNION Union In General Motors Delco-Remy United Automobile Workers Sen. Bridges Raps Edgar A. Guest William Shirer Glass Franklin
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