Dramatic Dept To Sponsor Play In Festival At Iowa U
The Cedar Rapids Woman's club dramatic department will sponsor the one act play The Cornhusk Doll at the University of Iowa festival in April. Mrs W R Armstrong to direct. Mrs G Y Swartzendruber notes festival aims education over winning. Mrs Frank Huenger resigns as secretary. Mrs Martin Ultang elected. Mrs Armstrong introduces speaker on common speech errors. Mrs Hecker discusses types of plays and presents Trifles by Susan Glaspell. Hostesses named for luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Art Department
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
University of Iowa
Iowa City
W. R. Armstrong
G. Y. Swartzendruber
L. C. Schuknecht
Frank Huenger
Martin Ultang
Armstrong
W. R. Foor
John T. Hecker
St Luke's Alumnae Honor Past Presidents Dinner
About 30 members of St. Luke's hospital nurses alumni met at the Roosevelt hotel for dinner to honor their past presidents. Mrs. F. B. Dugan, current president, led the program and introduced Isabel Stark Mrs. Lawrence Benesh Mildred Loveless Agnes May Madge Taylor Millie Quass Lola O Hess Mamie Shank Cedar Rapids. Mrs. W. C. Menary Williamsburg. Ella DeCamp Oakdale. A musical program followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Roosevelt Hotel
F. B. Dugan
Isabel Stark
Lawrence Benesh
Mildred Loveless
Agnes May
Madge Taylor
Millie Quass
Lola O. Hess
Mamie Shank
Cedar Rapids
W. C. Menary
Williamsburg
Ella DeCamp
Oakdale
Coe College Alpha Xi Delta Pledges Two Women
Alpha Xi Delta at Coe College pledges Mary Virginia Hume of Clarksville Arkansas and Helen Mary Kellogg of Anamosa. Ceremonies Tuesday in chapter rooms followed by a supper at Eloise Helfenstine's home on Thirty-second Street NE. Sorority songs and committee members Alice Kenworthy and Dorothy Stookey noted.
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Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Coe College
Mary Virginia Hume
Clarksville
Ark
Helen Mary Kellogg
Anamosa
Eloise Helfenstine
Thirty-second Street
Alice Kenworthy
Dorothy Stookey
Mrs Doetzel and daughter visit Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Frederick Doetzel and her daughter Miss Alyce Doetzel of Vinton, formerly of Cedar Rapids, are guests Saturday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doetzel Jr. at 1949 C avenue NE Cedar Rapids.
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Frederick Doetzel
Alyce Doetzel
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Fred Doetzel, Jr
C Avenue NE
W F W Auxiliary Membership Drive and Events
Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary met in the Memorial building to receive membership applications from Mrs. Henry Myers Mrs. Gailord Milburn and Mrs. John Powrie The drive closes March 31 and reports on hospital veterans and a February card party were given An upcoming pancake supper February 28 from 6 to 7 30 p m will be followed by an evening of entertainment The round robin tea is set for February 29 at 717 Sixth Street SE at 7 30 p m Refreshments were served by several members
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Memorial Building
Henry Myers
Gailord Milburn
John Powrie
Harley Huff
William White
Huff
Hines
Des Moines
White
Hugh Sheridan
Mary Kirsh
Sixth Street
Otto Tweed
Bert Cane
Arthur Brague
Jane Boyd circle hosts dessert luncheon in Des Moines
Twenty one members of the Jane Boyd circle of the Kings Daughters met Thursday at Mrs. J. E. Morris’s home, 1701 Sixth Avenue SE, with Mrs. H. E. Doty assisting. Tables were decorated in red, white and blue. Mrs. David R. Pugh conducted the meeting, and Mrs. Hugh Hileredge led devotions. Reports covered Dr. Jennie McCowen chapter altruistic work and the used clothing committee. The afternoon included sewing and the next meeting is set for March 7 at Mrs. L. K. Cornell’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boyd
King’s Daughters
J. E. Morris
Sixth Avenue SE
H. E. Doty
David R. Pugh
Hugh Hillerege
Jennie McCowen
Used Clothing Committee
Queen Esther Circle Meets For Luncheon and Devotions
Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters gathered for a Thursday luncheon at 2006 First avenue E hosted by Mrs F O Storrs. President Mrs F L Shramek led the meeting with devotions by Mrs A E Einen about the last days of Christ. Committee reports show welfare work in December and January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Esther
King’s Daughters
F. O. Storrs
First Avenue E
O. H. Daniel
F. L. Shramek
A. E. Einen
Christ
Grace McCurdy Club Meets at Melody Camp
The Grace McCurdy club of Melody camp, Royal Neighbors, met with Mrs. Peter Hanson at 622 C avenue NW on Wednesday with Mrs. Jennie Switzer of Marion assisting. Seventeen members attended and bingo served as the diversion. Prizes were won by Mrs. Ida Mae Danson and Miss Bess Wilson.
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Grace McCurdy
Melody Camp
Peter Hanson
C Avenue NW
Jennie Switzer
Marion
Ida Mae Danson
Bess Wilson
Miss Boyle Hosts Valentine Party At Home
Miss Virginia Boyle of 421 Nineteenth Street SE entertained the Stardusters Wednesday evening with games and dancing. Attending were Misses Patty Ann Dudek Verla Bergloff Beatrice Kendall Marian Pollitz Elizabeth Barber Evelyn Cooper Norma Schmatt and Marie Doherty along with guests Norman Gernsey Robert Hayworth Eugene Burne Douglas Cornish Bill Fletcher and Eldo Mentzer.
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Virginia Boyle
Nineteenth Street
Stardusters
Patty Ann Dudek
Verla Bergloff
Beatrice Kendall
Marian Pollitz
Elizabeth Barber
Evelyn Cooper
Norma Schmatt
Marie Doherty
Norman Gernsey
Robert Hayworth
Eugene Burne
Douglas Cornish
Bill Fletcher
Eldo Mentzer
Honor for Mrs Holland at Anamosa shower
Mrs. R. J. Holland formerly Miss Jean Glick received a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at the L. A. Downing residence in Anamosa hosted by Mrs. Downing and Mrs. E. F. Kleineck. Attending were Mesdames Burch, Beth M. Glick of Cedar Rapids. Kay, Newton, Dreibelbis of Anamosa. Guhl, Cripps, Lawson, Nellie Mae Glick, Taylor, Moreland, Jones of Olin. McDonald, A. R. McDonald, Price, McDonald, Dodson, Seehusen, McDonald, Haimbaugh, Stickley, Stickley, Batchelder, Thompson of Center Junction. and Mrs. Lyle Tompkins of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Holland
Third Avenue SE
Jean Glick
L. A. Downing
Anamosa
Downing
E. F. Kleineck
George Burch
Beth M. Glick
Cedar Rapids
C. L. Kay
M. L. Newton
Louis Dreibelbis
Laverne
Volunteer Junior Circle Meeting At Kathleen Victorine Home
Members of the Volunteer junior circle of the King's Daughters met at Kathleen Victorine's home at 2410 Grande avenue SE. Doris Jackson led devotions and the evening included sewing. The next gathering will be at Kathleen McGladrey's residence.
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The
King’s Daughters
Kathleen Victorine
Grande Avenue SE
Doris Jackson
Kathleen McGladrey
Kagha Camp Fire Members Meet at Polk School
Nine members of the Kagha Camp Fire group gathered at Polk school on Thursday to make notebook covers.
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Kagha
Polk
P T A Founders Day Celebration in Taylor
Taylor P T A marked Founders day with Mrs. John Cleator presiding Forty members attended Miss Lara Diehl principal delivered the health report and fund explanation Mrs F Lodge read Founders day remarks and Mrs S V Shuornka spoke Shirley Dscanne Alexander wore colonial attire and presented a birthday cake to the association now nineteen years old Past presidents Mrs A Harmon Mrs W A Murphy and Mrs I A Buffington received the cake Morning kindergarten and thirty mothers acted as hostesses.
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Taylor P. T. A
John Cleator
Lara Diehl
F. Lodge
S. V. Shuornka
Shirley D’scanne Alexander
A. Harmon
W. A. Murphy
I. A. Buffington
Fillmore P T A Observes Founders Day Meeting
Fillmore P T A met Thursday to observe Founders Day with Mrs C L Johnson presiding. The group reports 49 paid members and approved a $1.50 donation to the chorus for Founders Day dues. Cub volunteers ages 9 to 11 were invited. After the meeting the Mothers chorus sang and a candle placing playlet was staged by Mesdames Otto Hanzlik and others. Past presidents received flowers and a tea table featured a large cake with blue and yellow candies.
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R. Harmon
B. Burke
W. H. Sewell
H. Hrdlicka
R. Morey
George Peffer
Dean Hilborn
C. L. Johnson
Notice of Appointment of Administratrix
Augusta Wagley is appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Elizabeth Schirmer, deceased in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court and debtors should pay immediately. G K Thompson is attorney for the administratrix.
Appointment of Executrix for George W Reaugh Estate
Notice from Linn County Iowa announces the appointment of Mary A. Arp as Executrix of the estate of George W. Reaugh. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated to the Linn County District Court. recipients urged to make immediate payment if indebted. Chas Penningroth serves as attorney.
City Girl Fits Well Into New Environment
A new bride in a new community blends in by showing genuine interest in neighbors and local affairs. Her husband is proud, and townspeople view her as an asset to the area, avoiding urban posturing.
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Mary Manners
Warning To Girls About Married Men
A reader advises young women to avoid relationships with married men. The writer, married to an older man with children and alimony, worries about the impact on his kids and her own sacrifices. The response urges not to brood, to support a stable home, and to make the best of the situation for everyone involved.
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Miss Manners
Peorian E M Harsch Heads New Pork Producers Group
E M Harsch of Peoria Illinois was elected president of the American Pork Producers Associated a new hog producer group formed to promote pork and lard consumption. R C Henry of Sheldon Iowa is vice president B R Evans of Peoria is secretary and Scott Merks of Shelbyville Indiana treasurer. Five representatives will meet with the Institute of American Meat Packers to plan the promotion campaign.
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Chicago
E. M. Harsch
Peoria
Ill
American Pork Producers Associated
R. C. Henry
Sheldon
B. R. Evans
Scott Merks
Shelbyville
Ind
Institute of American Meat Packers
Harsch
Make This Model At Home Pattern 4393 Availability
Pattern 4393 is offered in women sizes 34 through 48. Size 36 requires 5 yards of 39 inch fabric in full ensemble. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette in New York for the pattern and ten cents for the latest pattern book.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
West Seventeenth Street
New York
N. Y
Rates G O P Tops In Party Showmanship
Washington report contrasts the first meetings of the Democrats on February 5 and the Republicans on February 16. The GOP is described as more theatrical with lighting, cameras, and a wired sound setup while Democrats are noted for homey touches and fewer stage effects.
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G.O.P
Washington
John Nance Garner
Joe’ Tolbert
Farley
Democratic National Committee
Hamilton
Howard J. Clark Dies A Prominent Iowa Republican
Des Moines attorney Howard J. Clark 72 a lifelong Republican and 1926 U S senate candidate died in his office at 3 15 p m Friday from a likely heart attack He practiced law in Des Moines over 40 years was born January 9 1868 in Cass county and a Drake University graduate Brookhart defeated him for the 1926 Republican nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Howard J. Clark
United States Senate
Clark
Morton Root
W. O. Smouse
Cass County
Drake University
Smith W. Brookhart
Notice of Executors and Executrix in Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on this legal date February 1940 the undersigned have been duly appointed and qualified as Executors of the estate of Julia M Blaine and as Executrix of the estate of Homer Krohn late of Linn County Iowa. Claims against the estates must be filed with the Linn County District Court. Etta Krohn Executrix and Executors are represented by Deacon Sargent Spangler Attorneys.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
George W. Reaugh
State of Iowa
Julia M. Blaine
Homer Krohn
10 20 30 Years Ago in the Gazette
Mrs Bessie Hirsh and daughter Ruth depart for Los Angeles California. Mr and Mrs Charles J Kettering and small daughter Betty also leave for Los Angeles. Lionel H Wasson son of Mr and Mrs F D Wasson of this city named assistant general manager of Publix theaters in Omaha. Arthur B Taylor a mail carrier suffers a fractured right leg but continues delivering forty more parcels from his vehicle.
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Bessie Hirsh
Ruth
Los Angeles
Calif
Charles J. Kettering
Betty
Lionel H. Wasson
F. D. Wasson
Publix
Omaha
Arthur B. Taylor
Local notes on visits injuries and fire at Graf ton home
Lola Rogers returns from Los Angeles after four months with relatives. Ruby G W Miller of the justice department Washington arrives for a month with her mother and kin. A W Hathaway suffers slight injuries after being struck by a car at Third avenue and Fourteenth street. Fire damages roof and attic of E E Grafton residence at 422 Fifth avenue from a chimney spark.
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Lola Rogers
Los Angeles
Ruby G. W. Miller
Department of Justice
Washington, D. C
A. W. Hathaway
Third Avenue
Fourteenth Street
E. E. Grafton
Fifth Avenue
Local officials shift and new foreman named in Rock Island shops
Attorney S F Novotny left yesterday on a southern trip with a long Texas stay planned. J M Whalen of Silvis Illinois becomes general foreman of Rock Island shops succeeding J K Lonergan who resigned weeks ago. YWCA took option on parsonage property north of St Paul church on Fifth street by Washington square at 12400. J H Keyser of Y M C A resigns as high school basketball coach.
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S. F. Novotny
Texas
J. M. Whalen
Silvis
Ill
Rock Island
J. K. Lonergan
St. Paul Church
Fifth Street
Washington Square
J. H. Keyser
Rock Island Arkansas Line Bondholders Lose Relief Suit
The U S circuit court of appeals upheld a district court ruling denying bondholders relief in the Rock Island Arkansas and Louisiana railroad case. It concerns 4% first mortgage bonds due March 1, 1934, and holds trustees need not pay rental until the lease is affirmed, noting uncertain profit figures and no undue delay in reorganization.
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Chicago
Renewal of Articles for Schindler & Ballard Inc
Notice of renewal and amendment of articles for a corporation formerly Exterior Stucco Co incorporated. Name changes to Schindler and Ballard Inc with principal Cedar Rapids location. Capital stock reduced to 10000 dollars, renewed for 20 years beginning February 17 1946. J W Ballard to serve as President and director, J Schindler as Secretary Treasurer, with Schindler and Ballard as directors until successors qualified. Private property of officers and stockholders exempt from debts.
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Exterior Stucco Company, Incorporated
Schindler & Ballard
Iowa
Exterior Stucco Company. Incorporated
Schindler & Ballard, Inc
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
J. W. Ballard
J. Schindler
J. C. Schindler
Relph J. Schindler
Britain expands conscription as war widens
Britain orders 250000 more conscripts aged 23 to register Saturday with training speedup aiming to grow the army to 2.5 million by 1941. Sea actions include bombing of a German submarine and the sinking or missing of four neutral ships, with Danish losses near northeast Scotland. Recruiting volunteers to fight Russia proceeds, though few may reach Finland in time for the Karelian isthmus battle.
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London
Britain
Scotland
North Sea
Sleipner
Creofield
Bisp
Start
Norway
Finland
Karelian Isthmus
Guffey rejects plan to become Comptroller General
Sen. Joseph F. Guffey of Pennsylvania has rejected a 15 year appointment as Comptroller General and aims for a second Senate term. Reports say President Roosevelt offered the post to end the Pennsylvania Democratic split and aid the party’s chances in November. Congress of Industrial Organizations leader John L. Lewis also urged acceptance for a political “graceful out.” Brown, the current Comptroller General, is aging and expected to retire soon.
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Washington
Llp
Joseph F. Guffey
Senate
Roosevelt
Guffey
Pennsylvania
John L. Lewis
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Dewey Claims New Deal Blunders Hidden by Propagandists
Thomas E. Dewey told Wyoming and Colorado Republican leaders that a highly paid staff and propagandists hid the seven year record of New Deal financial blunders. He said Roosevelt’s administration has used every device in history that has failed.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
INS
Thomas E. Dewey
Dewey
Wyoming
Colorado
New York
Roosevelt
Court upholds Bituminous Coal Act tax validity
A three judge federal court in Little Rock Arkansas on Friday upheld the constitutionality of the national Bituminous Coal Act in a unanimous ruling. The Sunshine Anthracite Coal Co of Clarksville Arkansas had sought a permanent injunction against 19.5 percent coal tax under the act. The court stayed the injunction for 30 days to allow appeal to the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock, Ark
Sunshine Anthracite Coal Company
Clarksville
Ark
U. S. Supreme Court
Wellman Man Dies Of Crash Injuries
Leo Kinsinger aged 26 died in Mercy hospital Iowa City from injuries in an auto truck crash near Wellman on Wednesday night. The accident occurred as rescue workers responded to the incident after dark. His death was reported by the Gazette in a special dispatch from Iowa City.
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Wellman
the Gazette
Iowa City
Leo Kinsinger
Mercy Hospital
Wellman Wednesay
Apricot Stones Used For Face Powder And Explosives
In Great Britain apricot stones are processed into face powder while in Germany they are manufactured into high explosives.
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Great Britain
Germany
Ancient Deity
The puzzle lists across and down clues with answers like Teutonic god and Norse invocation, plus terms for color black pliancy in beauty and weight. It weaves a themed set of ancient deity related words and general crossword style entries across horizontals and verticals.
Public Health Notes On Carbon Monoxide Dangers And Advice
An article warns of carbon monoxide asphyxia in winter cities and clarifies terms anoxia versus asphyxia. It calls for proper ventilation, warns against false safety claims, and includes reader questions on fur health risk, wheat germ meal, and crime area patterns with examples from Chicago.
Understanding Goat Milk Allergies and Bangs Disease
Skin tests show cow milk allergy. Goat milk used if not prevalent Bangs disease in your area. If absent, raw goat milk is wholesome. Bangs disease also called brucellosis, Malta fever, undulant fever, Mediterranean fever.
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Baney
Bang
Malta
Mind exploration by Albert Edward Wiggam
In a scientific tone the author argues that science guides moral decisions and that organized society outweighs individual rights. He notes studies suggesting young men rely more on mothers than fathers for guidance in choosing mates, implying maternal understanding shapes sons' troubles and problems.
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ST. Luke’s
Alpha XI Delta
Doetzel
W. F. W. Auxiliary
Grace McCurdy Club
Bill
Miss Boyle
Honor Mrs Holland
P.T.A. Meetings
Taylor
Fillmore
Elizabeth Schirmer
Augusta Wagley
G. K. Thompson
Mary A. Arp
Executrix
Chas. Penningroth
She
Peorian
Anne Adams
By Galbraith
Tuscaloosa
Eddy Gilmore
And
Blaine
Deacon
Sargent & Spangler
Etta Krohn
Executriz
E. J. Dahms
Arkansas Line
F. R
New Deal
U. S
Spain
Oif
Jiria
Castle
South Carolina
Uio
Personal Health Service
William Brady
M. D
Clifford Shaw
Loop
John F. Dille Co
Questions and
Albert Edward Wiggam
Milton Wright
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