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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1941

Page

9

Reading List Mix of Classics and New Nonfiction

A compiled reading list from libraries and bookstores features major novels by Hemingway Cather Steinbeck and Warren along with non fiction titles by Spence Adamic Armstrong and Lindbergh. The collection highlights popular fiction titles across genres and authors including Stong Yutang and Blunt.

Ernest Hemingway Nina Fedorova Oliver Wiswell Kenneth Roberts Lella Warren Mrs. Miniver Jan Struther Sapphira Willa Cather Green Was My Valley Richard Llewellyn John Steinbeck Heaven Hartzell Spence Louis Adamic Trelawney Margaret Armstrong Osa Johnson Anne Morrow Lindbergh Betty Blunt Love Lin Yutang Hawkeyes Phil Stong Ray Kauffman

Camp Fire Sponsors Organize Cedar Rapids unit in 1941 plan

Camp Fire sponsors in Cedar Rapids form the city s Sponsors Association the only one of its kind in the United States now with over 80 members Each group has a sponsor and three member committee The aims are to strengthen bonds between sponsor guardian and Camp Fire girl interpret sponsor duties and unify the program Meetings set at First Presbyterian church with officers E Harold Skinner president Andrew Petersen vice president and W O Eckler secretary treasurer Readiness for 1941 events noted with multiple upcoming meetings for Guardians board and sponsors

Cedar Rapids United States First Presbyterian Church E. Harold Skinner Andrew Petersen W. O. Eckler

Clarice Smith Farewell Courtesy Honor Guest Event

A farewell courtesy to Clarice Smith ahead of a family move to Oakdale Louisiana was held at the Coler home featuring a handkerchief shower and prizes won by Kathleen Irwin and Diana Brokaw. Other guests included Lois Wessalc Mildred Broulck and Shirley Kelly among others. Julius Golad Celebrates 34th Wedding Anniversary.

Clarice Smith Oakdale Mary Kilborn Joan Ann Coler Coler Fifth Avenue SE Kathleen Irwin Diana Brokaw Lois Wessalc Mildred Broulck Shirley Kelly Lucia Mae Smith Betty Davenport Marjorie Davenport Virginia Yoder Julius Golads

Mildred Boardman And Herbert Beckman Are Wed

Mildred Marie Boardman and Herbert J Beckman wed in First Methodist church Waverly on Sunday December 29. The couple reside at 1933 Grande Avenue SE Hanford unit No 5. Attendants were Marjorie Edmonds and James N McFadden. The bride attends Coe College and is a Franklin High School graduate. The groom is a Coe College student and Hampton High School graduate.

William Walter Boardman Grande Avenue SE Mildred Marie Boardman Herbert Jd, Beckman Hampton M. L. Sanderlin First Methodist Church Waverly Beckman Herbert Beckman Marjorie Edmonds James N McFadden Oelwein Franklin High School Coe College Coronet Society Alpha Lambda Delta Hampton High School Chi Beta Phi Fraternity Grande Avenue

Maxine Maxson Honored At Farewell Dinner

Miss Maxine Maxson, bound for Des Moines to serve as secretary to Lieutenant Governor B B Hick enlooper, was feted at a Friday farewell dinner in the Montrose hotel state suite. Guests included Pauline Ford, Dorothy Johnstone, Doris Smith, Billie Kutchera, Mary Kay House, Marjorie Schindler and Martha Smith. The Gethsamane Shrine No 1 meeting follows Saturday at 7:45 p.m. in the Masonic hall with refreshments and entertainment afterward.

Maxine Maxson Des Moines B B. Hickenlooper Montrose Hotel Pauline Ford Dorothy Johnstone Doris Smith Billie Kutchera Mary Kay House Marjorie Schindler Martha Smith Gethsamane Shrine No. 1 Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Masonic Hall Shepherdess Guard

Mary Hubbard Hosts Dinner Then Dance Party

Mary Hubbard daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Hubbard hosted a Thursday night dinner at 1709 Second Avenue SE. After games the group danced at Kathleen Robison’s home, 1399 Elmhurst Drive NE. Guests included Sally Henry Sally Zuegher Arlene Mastin Nancy Yurll Kathleen Robison Nancy Hale Lin s Edwards Owen Rubins Bill Shuttleworth Don Deamer Charles Shafer Joe Curray David Mastin Bob Meyer Tom Menar.

Mary Hubbard Hubbeard Second Avenue Hubbard Kathleen Robison Elmhurst Drive Sally Henry Sally Zueigher Arlene Mastin Nancy Yurll Nancy Hale Lins Edwards Owen Rubins Bill Shuttleworth Don Deamer Charles Shafer Joe Curray David Mastin Bob Meyer Tom Menar

Birthday Luncheon and Debates Across Iowa Cities

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club hosts annual birthday luncheon with Ava L. Johnson at 12:30 PM at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Bundles for Britain luncheon also at the same club at 1 PM with reservations. Iowa City hosts North Dakota vs Iowa basketball at 7:35 PM in the Fieldhouse. Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo performed by Tri Cities Civic Music in Davenport. Debate features Verne Marshall and Acheson on Is a Hitl e ace feat essential to the United States. Jacques Jolas piano recital at Wes Van Vechten Shaffer home at 4 PM, open to the public with reservations. Iowa City lecture by Mr. W Fodor foreign correspondent at 6 PM. Marshalltown violinist Joseph Knitzer on Community Concert Association course Friday. Cedar Rapids Roosevelt vs Wilson at Wilson basketball court 8:15 PM Saturday. Cedar Rapids Iowa City vs McKinley at McKinley basketball court 8:15 PM.

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Ava L. Johnson Davenport Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Tri Cities Civic Music Association Verne Marshall Cedar Rapida Gazette No Foreign War Committee Acheson The Treasury NBC Blue United States Jacques Jolas Pam Wes van Vechten Shaffer Iowa Cipty W Fodor Iowa Union At & P.m Marshalltown Joseph Knitzer

Area Conference Of Girl Reserves To Be Held Here

The Midwater Cedar Rapids Waterlon area Girl Reserve conference will be hosted by the local YWCA in Cedar Rapids Saturday and Sunday, Jan 12. About 200 guests from Belle Plaine Amana Iowa City and more will attend with town hosts. The event includes a banquet on Saturday, a church service on Sunday, and a busy schedule of committees and registrations led by Mrs Shirles Bartel of Boone assisted by numerous local volunteers.

Lucius Beebe New York Florida Cedar Rapids- Waterlon Cedar Rapids Belle Plaine Amana Iowa City Waterloo Ywo Shirles Bartel Boone Capeference Gal Addlex Belle Phime Ceels Palle Coulter Fiknder Bailes Gladbroos Huds Independence Middle von Orange Township West Tinerts Toledo Vinton Woollenloa Chilten Davenport Dubucue Vasatine Ida Mae Boestler Marilyyn Tomash Betty Jeanne Curnutt Patricia Kelly Velma Stehlik Poevis Cone Patrica Savage Carel Kopel

Radio Council Plans Weekly Programs and Panels

The Radio Council lists this week's schedule including 4380 pm on WMT with Mothers and Parents programs, a Forum by the League of Women Voters at 430 pm on WMI, and readings by local figures. Speakers include Viv Creerue Hi Brant, Vix MOL, and Samantha’s wetter.

Conar Rapids League of Womer Amersce Troy

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