Social clubs host, entertain during Lent season
The piece details intimate gatherings as Lenten social activity slows. Hosts include Mrs. William L. Phipps at her Woodland drive SE home after a luncheon at Mrs. Wurster's tea room. Other hostesses and clubs meet for bridge, sewing, and book discussions at private residences and the Cedar Rapids Country club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Phipps
Woodland Drive
Vernon Drive
Man For
Irving Bachelller
CC. C. Kesler
Local Folk Plan Visits In California
Mrs. Stamats and her son Peter will travel Wednesday from Cedar Rapids to Palm Springs for about a month at Smoke Tree ranch. Gordon Fennell and his grandparents will meet him in Los Angeles and go to La Jolla for the Easter season. Frances Hallgren, Stephens College student, leads a group of 500 to Washington for a White House reception with Mrs. F. D. Roosevelt and a dance with university students, then on to New York and a voyage to Miami before returning to school March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Herbert S. Stamats
Linden Drive
Peter
Palm Springs
Calif
Smoke Tree Ranch
Gordon Fennell
Fourth Avenue
Los Angeles
John C. Reid
Vernon Drive
Reids
Gordon
la Jolla
Frances Hallgren
A. H
Wardman Park
Washington
New York City
S. S. Algonquin
Miami
Reverend Welke Elected President of Cedar Rapids Art Association
The Rev Melvin L Welke was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Art Association at a board meeting Monday evening. He succeeds Mrs Clare R Marshall whose resignation was accepted with regret by the directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin L. Welke
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Association
Mr Welke
Clare R. Marshall
Shepherds Return From Four Week Mexico Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs C V Shepherd of 314 Twenty-fifth street drive SE returned Monday night after four weeks traveling through Mexico They visited Mexico City and Acapulco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C V. Shepherd
Twenty-fifth Street Drive
Mexico
Mexico City
Acapulco
Jane Boyd Circle to Meet for Thursday Luncheon
The Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 pm for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. A F Sander, 2020 Washington Avenue SE. Assisting hostesses will be Mrs F E Young and Mrs R E Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boyd
The
King's Daughters
A. F. Sander
Washington Avenue SE
F. E. Young
R. E Grange
Reception Honoring University Football Coach’s Wife
Mrs George Kosek and Mrs Harlan Amen attended a Tuesday afternoon reception in the Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City. Hosts Mrs Karl Lieb and Mrs Ernest Schroeder honored Mrs Edward N Anderson, wife of the university’s new football coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kosek
Carroll Drive
Harlan R. Amen
Vernoncourt SE
Iowa Memorial Union
Iowa City
Karl E Lieb
Ernest G Schroeder
Edward N Anderson
Women groups meet for news program at Kensinger home
Twenty two members of chapter GM of P EO and one guest Mrs Earl Delzell of chapter II met Monday evening at the home of Mrs HE Kensinger 1718 B Avenue NE. Mrs Emil Rasmussen assisted. Miss Blanche Hunter presented a news program covering Women in America the Dionne Quintuplets and New York's World Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Delzell
Chapter II
HE. Kensinger
B Avenue NE
Emil Rasmussen
Blanche Hunter
America
Dionne Quintuplets
New York
Beardsleys Welcome Guests From Elkhart Ind
Guests Tuesday at the home of Dr and Mrs David E Beardsley 2149 Linden drive SE are Dr Beardsleys brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Charles Beardsley of Elkhart Indiana en route home after visiting in California The Charles Beardsleys will leave Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David E Beardsley
Linden Drive
Dr. Beardsley
Charles Beardsley
Elkhart
Ind
California
Charles Beardsleys
Modern Reading Club Luncheon Review in SE Area
The Modern Reading club will meet for luncheon Wednesday with Mrs. Karl P Blaise of 224 Eighteenth Street SE. Mrs. James Patterson will present the review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Reading Club
Mrs. Blaise
The
Karl P Blaise
Eighteenth Street SE
James Patterson
Cedar Rapids Women’s Club hears Linn County history talk
Fifty five members of the History and Literature Department met at the Cedar Rapids club home on Monday. Nellie Fuhrmeister presented The History of Linn County with illustrations. Mrs Campbell reviewed Horse and Buggy Doctor by Arthur Hertzler M D and a post discussion followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Bernice Ann Stastny Birthday Party Hosted at 922 Ninth
Mrs Ed Stastny hosted a Saturday birthday party at 922 Ninth Street SE for her daughter Bernice Ann on her first birthday. Gifts were given to the honoree and refreshments served. Assistants included Mrs Wes McKay and Mrs Joe Nemec. Guests listed include Mrs Leo Smejkal Bobby Leo Mrs Nemec Patty Lou Mrs E O Hanson Mary Ann Jimmy Plotz Joan Lee Stastny Miss Mayme Krall and nephew Frankie Bilue Mrs McKay Mrs Stanley Stastny and Mrs Fred Plotz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stastny
Ninth Street
Bernice Ann
Wes McKay
Joe Nemec
Leo Smejkal
Bobby
Leo
Nemec
Patty Lou
E O Hanson
Mary Ann
Jimmy Plotz
Joan Lee Stastny
Mayme Krall
Frankie Bilue
McKay
Stanley Stastny
Fred Plotz
Local fruit shower honors Solon bride Mrs Arnold Randall
Mrs Homer Siver and Miss Hazel Siver hosted a fruit shower at 827 H avenue NW on Saturday afternoon in Cedar Rapids, honoring Mrs Arnold Randall of Solon. Attendees included Mrs Ena Fiala Lotus Randall Cedar Rapids names listed and others from Cedar Rapids. Refreshments followed the event with a group of friends present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Siver
Hazel Siver
H Avenue NW
Arnold Randall
Solon
Ena Fiala
Lotus Randall
Lulu Siver
Mount Vernon
Roy Thompson
Ed Siver
Earl Siver
William Nash
Frank Lynch
Ralph Gladfeiter
Hattie Snell
Eva
Ida Neubauer
Cedar Rapids
Deb-Ettes Meet At Ruth Bokerney Home
The Deb-Ettes gathered Thursday evening at the home of Miss Ruth Bokerney. Members listed include Misses Jane Herdlicka Patricia Gilchrist Betty Hermsen Merrel Keyes Pat McAlpine Marianne Foushee Hazel Abernathy Virginia Harover Carol Chapman Luesther Patterson Betty Ensign and Ruth Bokorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deb-Ettes
Ruth Bokerney
Jane Herdlicka
Patricia Gilchrist
Betty Hermsen
Merrel Keyes
Pat McAlpine
Marianne Foushee
Hazel Abernathy
Virginia Harover
Carol Chapman
Luesther Patterson
Betty Ensign
Ruth Bokorney
Mrs Koury Hosts Syr-Amnettes on Fifth Avenue
Mrs Michael Koury entertained the Syr-Amnettes Sunday night at her home 1629 Fifth avenue SE. Bingo and games with prizes went to Esther Risk Emily Abodeely and Martha and Emahen Risk. Refreshments were served. Miss Rose David of Sioux City was an out of town guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Koury
Syr-Amnettes
Fifth Avenue SE
Esther Risk
Emily Abodeely
Martha and
Emahen Risk
Rose David
Sioux City
Mizpah Circle Meeting Set at Tucker Residence
Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters will meet at the home of Mrs. Ivin Tucker, 2121 Second Street SW, Thursday. Local members are reminded to bring items for the charity drive. The gathering is set to begin in the afternoon with a brief business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Ivin Tucker
Second Street
East Highlands Community Club Meeting Scheduled
The East Highlands Community club will hold a business and social meeting on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Dairy Dale hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Highlands Community Club
Dairy Dale Hall
Alpha Xi Delta Pledge Members Feted At Dinner
Alpha Xi Delta at Coe College honored pledge initiates at a Sunday dinner in the Commonwealth tea room after final initiatory services. Miss Jane Huston led as toastmaster with speeches by Betty Finch Dorothy Barnes and Evelyn Northcott. Alumni Mrs Ronald Moore Mrs E Harold Skinner Miss Frances Halpin Miss Frances McLaughlin and Mrs E C Helfenstine attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Xi Delta Sorority
Coe College
Commonwealth Tea Room
Jane Huston
Betty Finch
Dorothy Barnes
Evelyn Northcott
Ronald Moore
E. Harold Skinner
Frances Halpin
Frances McLaughlin
E. C Helfenstine
Iowa Wesleyan
Kathryn Beery
Marilyn Chyle
Jacquelyn Clay
Eloise Helfenstine
Marybel Jacobson
Alice Kenworthy
Frances Rubins
Ruth McDermott
Phyllis Oetjen
Dorothy Pl
Iowa Sigma Chapter Initiates Three Members at Montrose Hotel
Iowa Sigma chapter of Delta Theta Chi held formal initiation for Alberta Johnson Ruth Buresh and Billie Sturtz Monday evening at the Montrose hotel. A post ceremony dinner honored the initiates with chapter members present and floral green and gold decor featured. Guests Betty Keith and Marian Grant attended as well as numerous members and arrangements were by Mrs. Taylor and Miss Capron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Sigma Chapter
Delta Theta Chi Sorority
Montrose Hotel
Alberta Johnson
Ruth Buresh
Billie Sturtz
Betty Keith
Marian Grant
Mae Taylor
Louise Koach
Hazel Capron
Rachel Griffith
Berniece Culver
Grace Winger
Kay Paulsen
Anne Severn
E. Dorothy Cahill
Ruth Michaelson
Cleda Schaefer
Bobbie Kuhn
Charlotte Wing
Jean Wise
Mrs. Taylor
Miss Capron
Palmer Hostess for P E O Chapter DK Meeting
Chapter DK of P E O met at 1703 A avenue NE hosted by Mrs Philip Palmer with assistants Mrs N Harold West Miss Grace Sargent and Miss Noel Newell. Royal Holbrook of the Iowa Centennial committee spoke on Iowa’s founding as a state while guests included Mrs L M Downing and Mrs R R Williamson of chapter IH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Palmer
Avenue NE
N. Harold West
Grace Sargent
Noel Newell
Charles T. Hickok
Royal Holbrook
Iowa
L M. Downing
R. R. Williamson
Stanton and DeLaney Family Return from Southern Trip
Dr and Mrs J C Stanton of 2408 Fourth Avenue SE and Mr and Mrs G J DeLaney of 2346 B Avenue NE have returned from a two week trip south visiting Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Hot Springs attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Stanton
Fourth Avenue
G. J. DeLaney
B Avenue NE
South
New Orleans
Hot Springs
Mrs. Cramer Returns From Chicago Visit
Mrs. C A Cramer of 2317 Fifth Avenue SE returns from a week in Chicago with her daughter Mrs Harold Davis, son in law Mr Davis, and sister Eldora McKernan. She is accompanied home by her grandson Billy Davis who will stay for an indefinite visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Cramer
Fifth Avenue SE
Chicago
Harold Davis
Mr. Davis
Eldora McKernan
Billy Davis
Past matrons meet for Cedar Chapter picnic luncheon
The past matrons of Cedar Chapter No. 184, O. E. S., gather at Mrs. F. L. Diserens home 2202 Upland drive SE Thursday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon. A business meeting and social hour follow. Committee members are Mesdames Birdie Robinson, Gertrude Coykendall, Bernice Farquhar and Mable Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
F. L. Diserens
Upland Drive
Mesdames Birdie Robinson
Gertrude Coykendall
Bernice Farquhar
Mable ‘Ramsey
SH N Circle Meeting Seeks Sewers for Thursday Lunch
SH N Circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs Murrell Mueller at 1114 Twenty Fourth Street Drive SE for lunch on Thursday at 1 p.m. Members are asked to come prepared to sew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters
Murrell Mueller
Twenty‘fourth Street
Beta Delphian Meeting at Montrose Hotel
Beta Delphian will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Montrose hotel with Mrs Cyrus Metcalf in charge of the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Delphian
Montrose Hotel
Cyrus Metcalf
Bowers Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs Truman D Bowers of 1420 Eleventh Street SW Cedar Rapids observed their golden wedding anniversary with a Friday night dinner at home. Married February 24 1889 Creston Ohio they moved to Iowa 38 years ago and have seven children thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman D Bowers
Eleventh Street
Creston
Ohio
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Mr Bowers
Wayne County
Bowers
Mary Elizabeth Yoder
Navy
Jolly Sixteen to Visit Mrs Burianek Friday
Mrs Frank J. Burianek of 1220 First Street SW will entertain the Jolly Sixteen on Friday afternoon at her home in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Burianek
First Street
Jolly Sixteen
Fred Abdnour Honored At Surprise Birthday
A surprise party was held Sunday evening at 1112 Tenth Street SE for Fred Abdnour. Games and refreshments followed with a guest list including Mary Haddy, Josephine Haddy, Fidelis Farah, Deloris Farah, Alma Saloom, Deloris Haddad, Janet Ruffin, Virginia Ruffin, Elizabeth Ruffin, Alice Abodeely, Louise Slaman, Joe Nassif, Mick Nassif, Arthur Abodeely, Ernie Abodeely, Fred Abodeely, Mitchell Homsey, Moses Berry, Victor Saub, Bobbie Ruffin, and DeLane Shaheen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Abdnour
Tenth Street
Mary
Josephine Haddy
Fidelis
Deloris Farah
Alma Saloom
Deloris Haddad
Janet
Virginia
Elizabeth Ruffin
Alice Abodeely
Louise Slaman
Joe
Mick Nassif
Arthur
Ernie
Fred Abodeely
Mitchell Homsey
Moses Berry
Victor Saub
Bobbie Ruffin
DeLane Shaheen
Surprise Housewarming Honors Mrs Stodola at New Home
Mrs John F Stodola was honored at a surprise house warming held Monday afternoon at 1951 Mount Vernon Avenue SE. Pinochle and Chinese checkers games awarded prizes to Mesdames Joseph Mach E G Christie A T Anderson and F J Koutnik. Gifts were presented to Mrs Stodola with others present including Mrs L V Koch Mrs Leland Duncan and Mrs A Mitvalsky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Stodola
Mount Vernon Avenue SE
Joseph Mach
E. G. Christie
A. T. Anderson
F. J. Koutnik
Stodola
L. V. Koch
Leland Duncan
A. Mitvalsky
Mrs. George Lipp Honored With Monday Bridge Gathering
Mrs. Donald McKay hosted a Monday evening bridge party at 1418 First Avenue West in honor of Mrs. George Lipp who recently moved from Winthrop. Guests included Mesdames C. D. Davidson Ray Ford John Kofron Marie Nemec A J Palumbo Luther Gibbs and Miss Lucille Strang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald McKay
First Avenue W
George Lipp
Winthrop
C. D. Davidson
Ray Ford
John Koffron
Marie Nemec
A. J. Palumbo
Luther Gibbs
Lucille Strang
Cheschamay Camp Fire Group Hosts Supper at Guardian’s Home
Members of the Cheschamay Camp Fire group met for supper Friday at guardian Mrs. G. W. Wood's home on East Avenue NE. The girls earned Trail Seeker honors and later enjoyed games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheschamay
G. W. Wood
E Avenue NE
Birds Shed Teeth and Heavy Jaws to Fly Light
Nature has evolved birds to be toothless and to lack heavy jawbones so they can fly efficiently. This adaptation reduces weight enabling powered flight and easier takeoff.
Supreme Court Rules Sitdowns Illegal in Labor Case
The Supreme Court declared sitdown strikes illegal and denied Wagner Act protection, signaling the end of sitdowns in labor disputes. AFL and CIO leaders condemned the tactic, predicting easier injunctions against strikers and hinting at possible Wagner Act amendments. Silent on others, labor and politics watch for next moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
American Federation of Labor
William Green
Congress of Industrial Organizations
Michigan
NLRB
National Labor Relations Board
A. F. of L
Labor Board
Burke
Neb
Roosevelt
CIO
Labor
John L. Lewis
Green
Thomas
Utah
Senate Labor Committee
Rev Elton Wells Speaks at First Lenten Luncheon Talk
Rev Elton D. Wells of Trinity Methodist church opened a series of men's Lenten luncheons at the YMCA in Cedar Rapids under the ministerial association and local business leaders. He argued that sin overpowers good, citing Jesus crucifixion as proof, and said love is begotten spiritually rather than taught. Wells stood in for Rev Frank A. Court of Waterloo who could not attend because of road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elton D. Wells
Trinity Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association
Y M.C. A
Mr. Wells
Frank A. Court of
Waterloo
Parrot Sam Becomes Sonia After Egg Lays
In Chicago Mrs. George Treviranus has renamed her parrot from Sam to Sonia as the bird begins laying eggs. The change follows Sam's recent vegetable-munching and crusty old-gent chatter, signaling a gender shift in the pet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
George Treviranus
Sam
Constipation remedy ad promotes cause-focused relief
An advertisement from Battle Creek maker Fellog’ promotes identifying the cause of constipation. It warns against poor diet and excess bulk and touts toasted crunchy nutrients as a daily aid, sold through grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellog
Battle Creek
Eagle Award At Scout Court Of Honor Cedar Rapids
George Ross 16, Troop 29, Westminster church sponsor, will receive Eagle Scout honors at Cedar Rapids Scout Court of Honor at Roosevelt High School at 7 30 this evening. A large class will attain Star Rank with many other honors and civic service awards noted for numerous Troops and Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ross
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Daniel Knock
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt High School
Scout Ross
Harold J. Ross
Forest Drive SE
Franklin High School
Washington
John Liddle
Blake St. Clair
Robert Moen
Frank Ehrenberger
Charles Miller
Joseph Knowles
Alfred Griess
Wayne Whitmer
Dick Smith
Burton Watkins
Warren Hootman
Marvin Buckner
Ramon Loomis
Melvin Buckner
John Mulvany, Jr
Russell Clapp
E. M. Pinney
Chester S. Johnson
Harry Fraser
B. Newburger
H. O. Williams
Horace G. Southerland
Jack Geiger
Harold Simmonds
Robert Gourley
Donald Cornish
Robert Ford
Fred Wilson
Leo Combs
Ralph Karlan
Bobby Clem
Richard Gifford
Richard Kemp
James Wescott
Billy Kollman
Chester Ehrenberger
Gaylord DeVaul
Robert Dresher
Buddy Boyle
Mike Kacere
Dennis Maher
Guy Linville, Jr
Robert Sheets
Richard Durham
Ralph Holmes
William Edgar
James Luick
Robert Bennett
John Little
David Warren
Ralph Hooker
Kenneth Nebling
Richard Truesdell
Richard Butler
Buddy Strait
Trinity Methodist Church
Czech Editor Seethes At Nazi Domination Threats From France
A. Jandacek, editor of Lidove Listy, tells Cedar Rapids crowds that Czechoslovakia faces three main objections to German power and fears no allies, blaming Nazi control of press and industry. He cites historic losses, political pressure, and Skoda's war economy while noting France as an enemy and the U.S. as an uncertain ally. He predicts another war and urges independence backed by democratic powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czechoslovakia
A. Jandacek
Lidove Listy
Prague
Jandacek
Catholic Youth Union
Cedar Rapids
August Vojacek
Sixteenth Avenue SE
Germany
Sudetenland
France
United States
Roosevelt
Little Republic
Russia
Poland
Skoda
England
Roumania
Jugoslavia
St. Ludmila’s
Chelsea
Clutter Foresters’ Hall
Neb. man wed after mistaken note in paper
Denver reports Miles Brunswig of Haigler Nebraska proposed to Lucille Stute who refused. Brunswig then posted in the local paper that he had married another girl. Stute learned there was no other bride and later wed Brunswig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Miles Brunswig
Haigler
Neb
Lucille Stute
Brunswig
Miss Stute
Man Held in Grand Larceny Case Amid Forensic Find
William Craig Whitney of Sioux City, 34, is jailed on grand larceny charges after officers found surgical instruments and perfume in his belongings when arrested in Dixon Illinois. Whitney admits theft from a car owned by H J Hirsch, a Kansas City feed salesman and the best friend of his brother. Detective Chief Earl Stanley linked perfume to Martin's Dry Goods Sioux City, while Des Moines police verify instrument sources. Whitney says he received a suspended one year sentence for a 1924 break in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Craig Whitney
Sioux City
Dixon
Ill
Whitney
Earl Stanley
H. J. Hirsch
Kansas City
Hirsch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Melvin Welke
ART Association
Bishop's
Kedney Bean
Bolli
First Avenue SE
Mrs. Stastny
Mrs. Randall
Mrs. Koury
Mizpah Circle
East Highlands Club
Omr Boms
MLA
AAD OY
Alpha Xi Delta
Sigma Chapter
Mrs. Palmer
Stantons
Delaneys
Mrs. Cramer
SH. N. Circle
Beta Delphian Meeting
T. D. Bowers
Mrs. Stodola
Mrs, Lipp
Cheschamay Camp Fire
Elton Wells
Sonia
Scout
Lasswell Photo
Carl Dueser
Hitler
Mussolini
C. Chambers
Idaho
Aos
Lydia E. Pinkham
Winkhats
Hamilton's
Tanglefoot
Hamilton
Seed & Coal CO
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