Young sledding parties mark first heavy snow season
The city experiences early heavy snowfall with many bob sled rides planned. Glenn Hopkins hosts a thirteenth birthday bobsled party at 7 PM at 2122 Fifth Ave SE, while Miss Jean Severa hosts a party at her home on Blake Blvd SE. Another group of 22 gathers for a Dutch treat sleigh ride, with attendees named. Cutter riding remains popular among local families, including the Gearharts and Lairds, as well as the Anthony and Dytrt households, enjoying New Year’s Day calls and outings.
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Glenns Hopkins
Glenn W. Hopkins
Fifth Avenue SE
Hopkins
Jean Severa
Lumir Severa
Blake Boulevard
Boulder
Colo
University of Do
Mary Quick
Helen Stourne
Esther Lorence
Bea Plistil
Imma Zahradnick
Geraldine
Bernice Basker
Ella Jansa
Alma Womacka
Florentine Lustic
Elsie Powers
Velma Shimek
Julia Risk
Dorothy White
Madeline
Kathryn Hunter
Doris Batten
Virginia Ohmann
Elynn Martinek
Leona Benish
Virginia Whitters
Idris Wyatt
Klingers Guests Conclude New Year Visit
Mrs Klinger's parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Arzberger and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frederick Agnew and their son David of Davenport concluded their New Year's visit Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo J Klinger 306 Crescent street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Klinger
Crescent Street
Mrs Robert Moore To Be Guest Here
Mrs Robert Moore arrives Friday night to visit Mr and Mrs Ernest R Moore at 536 Knollwood Drive SE and Mr and Mrs Moray L Eby at 1956 First Avenue E She will stay for an indefinite visit Her husband Captain Robert Moore is stationed in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moore
Miami
Fla
Ernest R. Moore
Knollwood Drive
Moray L. Eby
First Avenue E
Capt
Philippines
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Birthday Luncheon Set
Reservations are required by Saturday noon with Mrs. Frank Benesh at 2-1433 for the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club annual birthday luncheon Monday at 1 p.m. in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel. Speaker Mrs. Frank Smothers will discuss "Keeping House in Four Languages."
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Frank Benesh
Cedar Rapids
New Year Celebration At L. L. McKim Home
Sixteen guests attended a New Year’s Eve event at the L. L. McKim residence on Nine Street SE. A dinner was served and prizes were awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Dotson, Mr. Miller, and Mrs. Gregory for their participation.
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L. L
Lena Vogt
Dotson
Miller
Gregory
Mary Fagan Guest at Sommerhauser Home
Miss Mary Fagan of Des Moines arrived Friday to visit over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs L P Sommerhauser 1809 Fifth avenue SE Cedar Rapids former resident of Cedar Rapids.
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Mary Fagan
Des Moines
L. P. Sommerhauser
Fifth Avenue SE
Fagan
Cedar Rapids
Make This Model At Home Pattern 4989 Sizes Small to Large
Pattern 4989 available in small medium and large with views A and B. Small uses 2% yards 35 inch fabric plus contrast yard and ric rac. Include fifteen cents for pattern and ten cents for Spring Pattern Book. Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department New York offer.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
West 17Th Street
New York
N. Y
Families Return Home After Holiday Visits
Cedar Rapids residents and relatives completed holiday travel from Davenport Cleveland Fort Madison and Cedar Falls. Chester D Salter and family Susan Peter and David returned from Davenport after Christmas with Mrs. Salter's mother. Amor H Sargent and wife visited relatives in Cleveland for Christmas. William O Gray and Gilman Lozier traveled from Anamosa after snowbound days, returning with James Grantha. George N Harless and wife spent New Year’s Eve in Cedar Falls with Don Geyer before returning home.
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Davenport
Cleveland
Fort Madison
Cedar Falls
Cedar Rapids
Chester D. Salter
Knollwood Drive
Suzanne
Peter
David
Salter
Stanley A. Salter
Amor H. Sargent
Washington Avenue
George Karch
William O. Gray
First Avenue E
Gilman Lozier
Anamosa
Gray
James Gran
George N. Harless
Thirty-fourth Street
Don Geyer
C. F.yer
Jean Lear Celebrates Fourth Birthday with Luncheon
Jean Lear daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard Lear 2001 Mt Vernon avenue SE marked her fourth birthday with a luncheon on Wednesday Thirteen guests attended including Dennis and Sheryl Wessels Linda Lou Beerkrem Sharon Mc Lain Richard Spangler Beverly Kay Wood Susan Butterfield Na Buhr June Anne Simpson Annison Judy Schwegler and Jane and Jerry Dock
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Jean Lear
Leonard Lear
Mt. Vernon Avenue SE
Dennis and
Sheryl Wessels
Linda Lou Beerkrem
Sharon McLain
Richard Spangler
Beverly Kay Wood
Susan Butterfield
Na Buhr
June Anne Simpson
Annison
Judy Schwegler
Jane and
Jerry Dock
Rainbow for Girls to Elect Officers in Saturday Session
The Order of Rainbow for Girls holds a business session Saturday at 1 30 p m in the Masonic hall where officers will be elected.
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Rainbow Girls
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Malta Chapter No 415 meeting at Masonic hall Saturday
Malta Chapter No 415 C E S will meet at 7 45 p m Saturday in the Masonic hall. Business and yearly reports will be followed by a social hour.
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Malta
Certify 6 Eligibles For Police Captain
The civil service commission certified six individuals as eligible for appointment to the police captain position should a vacancy occur. Names include Fred A. Carstens, J H Harold J. Prasil, William J. Kudina, Leonard Bruce, and John Hanna. Exam held November 24.
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Civil Service Commission
Police Department
Fred A. Carstens
J. H. W Harold J. Prasil
William J. Kudina
Leonard Bruce
John Hanna
Wendlands Host Supper and Social Guests Featured Dates
Din ner parties fill two days of social calendar. Dr and Mrs Raymond T Wendland host Friday at 6 30 PM buffet supper at Cedar Rapids Country club. Johnson C Greedy plans a Friday dinner for twelve at his Fifth Avenue address.
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Raymond T. Wendland
Second Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Johnson C. Greedy
Fifth Avenue SE
Harold J. Rowe
Country Club Parkway SE
Burr C. Towne
Waterloo
Rowes
Townes
Country Club
Jeanne Rowe
Lester C. Chadima
Raymond A. Reid
Knollwood Drive
Irked 85 Year Old Wants Navy Enlistment Rejected
Seattle man L Lew says he would like to fight Japan but was rejected by the Navy for being 85. He claimed to have joined the British Navy at 11 and served with the U S Navy at 61, though he admitted fibbing about his age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
INS
L. Lewis
Navy
Lewis
United States Navy
Caruso Jr. Sells Paintings After Singing Dreams Die
In Chicago Enrico Caruso Jr. laments his father’s fame and pursues painting sales after attempts in Hollywood and night clubs. He recalls critics saying he could not match his father while noting success selling art in a loop department store. He once sang in two films but failed to fit nightclub or Metropolitan Opera demands.
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Chicago
INS
Enrico Caruso, Jr
Chicago Loop
Young Caruso
Enrico, Jr
Hollywood
Metropolitan Opera House
Leo Peiffer Jr Wins Home Lighting Contest
A 13 year old Leo Peiffer Jr conceived and designed a Santa's Workshop light display for the Cedar Rapids home lighting contest. His scene features five wooden elves building toys for Santa, with a star arch and decorated tree on the lawn. Second place went to Gordon B Shores. third Charles Levings. fourth C O Gray. fifth John E Fisher.
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Leo Peiffer, Jr
Playground and Recreation Commission
Leo Peiffer
Upland Drive
Santa Claus
Gordon B. Shores
Meadowbrook Drive
Charles Levings
Thirty Eighth Street
C. O. Gray
Vernon Drive
John E. Fisher
Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association
Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers Association
South Side Civic Club
Calm Nerves and Health Advice From Dr. Mary MacFadyen
Dr Mary MacFadyen advises that jittery nerves may stem from lack of rest and late hours. She suggests mental strain and overwork exhaust the nerves and recommends rest to maintain calm collected nerves.
Worry and Nervousness Affect Health Says Advice Column
The article warns that emotional stress can trigger thyroid issues stomach problems and even heart disease. Nervousness causes headaches dizziness and poor concentration with visible habits like fidgeting and cigarette smoking. It advises cutting excess tasks resting and pursuing hobbies to calm nerves.
Noted tenor Charles Hackett dies at 52
New York reports Charles Hackett former Metropolitan and Chicago Civic Opera Company tenor died Thursday after an appendectomy. He was 52.
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New York
Charles Hackett
Metropolitan and
Chicago Civic Opera Company
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Jerome L. Gearharts
Donald R. Laird
Grande Avenue
Lorence Anthony
Park Terrace SE
William R. Dytrt, Jr
Second Street
Klingers
Bigelow
Hepner
DIAL
MT. Vernon Road
L. L. McKim
Sommerhauser
Anne Adams
Lober’s
Hladky
4Th Ave
KNOX
Emilwaukee
Zlong Island
Libby
Klex
Cckborg
Lipsey’s
Wendlands
Caruso
R. P. Andreas
Earl Bapity
First Avenue
William Bowker
C Avenue
Rodney Fee
Higley Avenue
Floyd Finson
John Froelich
Sixteenth Avenue
Ray Goodwater
Fifth Avenue
Jim Grissel
Harry K. Grout
R. L. Hamer
Maplewood Drive
George Co
Third Avenue
Joseph Moore
Mary MacFadyen
Motorola
Fourth Ave
Jack Boner
Hrifty Foods
12Th Street
4Th Avenue
Gen. Sawyer
Perfex
Coats
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