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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1944
Page
12
The column surveys novels including Flint by Charles G Norris and others, with critical remarks on themes of labor and capital. It also notes readers’ club observations and a Newcomers bridge luncheon at the YMC A, plus Mercy Auxiliary meeting at Mercy Hospital for sewing.
A WW II romance in Ireland follows Tom Fairburn a convalescent RAF pilot who, while recovering from a mission that damaged a chemical plant, confronts trauma and fear. He lands at the Irish village of Kildooey and meets Denyse Messagere aboard the voyage, sparking a fragile bond.
The Cedar Rapids district committee set June 18 as the opening date for the 1944 Boy Scout summer camping season at Camp Waubeek. The six week sessions follow, with E E Hoisington serving as camp director in 1944. Plans include celebrations for the twenty fourth anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and troop savings programs to fund camping fees. John L Berger was elected district chairman and presided at the meeting at the YMCA.
Cedar Rapids Postal Clerks association and wives hosted a 6 30 p m dinner at Fleming tea room honoring B J Carns retiring Jan 1 after joining the Cedar Rapids staff in 1906 and serving mostly at the money order window. He received a gift. Cedar chapter No 184 C E S will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m for a business session and by law amendment vote followed by a social hour. T Z COOK CORPS Mrs Josephine Kuba installed as president with a slate of officers including Mrs Alice Flint junior VP and Mrs Jennie Hopkins junior VP. Additional officers listed with installing officer Mrs Norvella Ellis.
In response to requests the YWCA announces a square dancing course starting Tuesday January 18 at 730 pm. Classes run three weeks with a 9 pm dance each week, advance registration for couples or mixed pairs is required and no one may enter after the first lesson. The winter program also lists Keep Fit badminton soccer volleyball bowling table tennis and other activities and notes industrial groups may organize classes. Local companies Collins Radio and Turner are already forming sports groups with meetings midweek.
A national training course for Camp Fire guardians from Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Iowa will be held at Camp Hitaga Cedar Rapids Camp Fire camp June 18 and 19 announced today by Mrs John R Battin local executive The training course will be conducted by a national staff and a committee of local guardians led by Mrs Harold Smith president of the Guardians association will assist.
Mr and Mrs S B Kephart of 114 Favorite NW will leave Monday for San Diego California to visit Mrs Kepharts daughter Mrs E Temple a former Cedar Rapids resident They will also visit Mr Kepharts family in Los Angeles and San Francisco and plan to be away about two months.
Regular meeting of the executive board of the Cedar Rapids Council of Camp Fire girls is set for Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the First Presbyterian church. The awards committee meets Saturday at 9 30 a.m. in the public library. Applications for rank are due by Thursday evening at the local office. Baby craft classes begin February on four Saturday mornings at two hospitals. ages 12 or older may enroll. To earn the baby craft honor presented at the grand council fire, girls must attend three classes and achieve 85 percent final grade.
Miss Irma Rigel daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Rigel route 2 and Leo A Modracek son of Mr and Mrs Frank Modracek route 2 wed Wednesday at 2 pm in the Czech Reformed church near Ely Rev Ludwig Burian officiated. Mrs Lester Baldwin played nuptial music.
Miss Irene Kroupa and Paul Whiting married at the bride’s parents home on December 12 with Rev. C G Ainsworth officiating. The couple appeared with attendants Mrs Lloyd Whiting and Marvin Kroupa. Mrs Whiting works at Quaker Oats and Mr Whiting, a Navy avi ation machinist’s mate, had recent overseas service and will be stationed in Seattle after a 30 day leave.
Ralph Leo presents a vocal recital this afternoon at 3 30 at his home 1528 A avenue NE with students including Jane Martin Cary Gromman Harold Barlow Betty Shaw Wally Storm Gaylord Fanton Wanda Clement Pat Sladey Rose Mary Mann Beverly Namen Charles Brammer Frances Fiala Jane Hubbard Mary Toof Alice Spera cek and accompaniment by Mr Leo. Mr and Mrs F H Sykes of Peoria Ill spend the winter with the couple’s son in law and daughter. They celebrated their fifty fifth wedding anniversary Monday.
McKinley Junior High 9A class presents The Pampered Darling at a school assembly Tuesday January 11 at 2 30 directed by Miss Marjorie Emerson. Cast includes Carol Boudreaux Martha Jennison Tilli Mae Evenson John Skogsberg Ray Crawford Donna Kizer Dianna Packard Josephine Mrad Larry Dutton Ernest Lorene John Krumholtz. Committee members Margaret Haddy Gladys Briles Shirley Williams Virginia Flender Anne Selden Beverly Blencoe Darlene Neptash Edna Miner Willard Towner to announce. Ninth grade choirs under Madeline Kauffman and Harriet Elliot will sing.
Mrs. G E Marshall hosted Ethel Evans circle members at a dessert luncheon at 2126 E Avenue NE. The group voted 4.50 for food for servicemen at the Union depot. Admission service was given to Mrs. V Lagle by Mrs. C G Davis, with Bible study led by Mrs. Harold Beerkrem.
Irene Douglas circle of King's Daughters meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon hosted by Mrs. G E Higbee at 1834 First Avenue NE. Assisting hostesses are Mrs. W E Hampton and Mrs. A G Heins. A business meeting follows led by Mrs T O Clark. The group donated a Christmas basket to a needy family and served sandwiches to servicemen at the Union depot last week.
The Delta Delta Delta Alliance will hold a supper meeting Tuesday at 6 30 at the home of Miss Virginia Black 2418 Grande Avenue SE with Mrs Max Dahhler as chairman and several members arranging the event. The Junior chapter of Ashley DAR meets Wednesday at 7 15 for a dessert meeting hosted by Mrs J B McPherson at 1808 First Avenue NE with two assistants. Minerva Delphian members plan a Monday 12 30 luncheon at Commonwealth apartments with guest speaker Mrs H Gordon DeLay discussing her Buenos Aires experiences.
A local portrait studio promotes regular sessions as a family keepsake. The ad highlights lasting memories and the idea that frequent portraits trusted by families preserve moments and relationships for years to come.
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