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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1940

Page

2

Woman Editor At Hawkeye Helm

Martha Lois Koch of Evansville Ind takes the editor role at the Hawkeye yearbook at the University of Iowa. She is the second woman editor in over a decade and plans the golden anniversary edition with a makeshift office in Fast hall and new features including football's fiftieth anniversary and a student snapshot contest.

Iowa City Hawkeye University of Iowa Martha Lois Koch Evansville Ind Iowa Miss Koch Martha Lois Fast Hall Deming Smith Bill Norris Northwestern University Chicago

Center Junction School Activities and Missionary Society News

Center Junction seventh and eighth graders held a party in the school house on Tuesday with Franz Charbon neaux Mark Risinger and Hazel Garvin as chaperons. The Presbyterian Missionary society met at Mrs. H. F. Stingley home Wednesday with Mrs. S. G. Thompson presiding. Committees named include Nominating and stewardship programs for Sunday school bake sale and guest attendees. Mrs. Thompson to host next. Mrs. Bert Moats hosted the Methodist Aid society Thursday with Mrs. W. H. Hansen leading the meeting.

Franz Charbonneaux Mark Risinger Hazel Garvin Presbyterian Missionary Society H. F. Stingley S. G. Thompson T. E. Stanton Abram Alyea Carrie Preas J. R. McNeilly H. E. Stingley Peter Prahm Bake Sale F. A. Himebaugh Irma Sanford John McNeilly Emmett Moats Luther, Mont F. D. Sutherland Thompson Bert Moats Methodist Aid Society W. H. Hansen

Local Officers Gather for Wednesday Meeting

Those present were B. T. Moreland, H. Henderson, F. W. Sauer, W. V. Brown, G. L. Barclay, J. W. Mitte, J. D. Hills, R. G. Hatch, R. D. Minehart, Dudley Henderson, M. B. Geesey and Dugald McTavish.

B. T. Moreland H. Henderson F. W. Sauer W. V. Brown G. L. Barclay J. W. Mitte J. D. Hills R. G. Hatch R. D. Minehart Dudley Henderson M. B. Geesey Dugald McTavish

Local church and club gatherings report

Hopkinton Ladies Aid at Mrs. Kate Dolley home with Mrs. Manly Bryan Mrs. Fay Loop and Mrs. Charles Thing assisting. Kensington club hosts family night at Marshall Neil home. Ray Anderson Gazette farm editor presented Montana trip photos. Missionary society of the Reformed Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Frank Tibbetts home.

Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Church Kate Dolley Manly Bryan Fay Loop Charles Thing Kensington Club Marshall Neil Ray Anderson Gazette Montana Missionary Society of the Reformed Presbyterian Church Frank Tibbetts

Central City Hosts Dinner and Card Party Attended by Many

Central City hosts Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Kerby for a Tuesday dinner and card party. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Baxter, Minor Estill, Ben Sherman, Glen Page, John Kearns, and Ray Plummer. W. D. McTavish, retiring worshipful master of Level lodge No 284, A F and A M, entertained.

E. T. Kerby Elmer Baxter Minor Estill Ben Sherman Glen Page John Kearns Ray Plummer W. D. McTavish Level Lodge No A. F A. M

West Branch social notes list luncheon hosts

West Branch society brief records several gatherings. Mrs. Floyd Fawcett and Mrs. Ferman Robertson hosted a luncheon at Mrs. Fawcett home. Mrs. F. L. Pearson welcomed Priscilla club guests, with program led by Mrs. Secrest and Melissa Fawcett. Mrs. Herbert Michener and Mrs. Oliver Albin hosted for Mrs. Alvin Michener, at Mrs. Albin residence. The American Legion auxiliary met at Mrs. J. C. Carran home with co host Mrs. Floyd Hoffman. Mrs. Bur dette Hoffman hosted a tea on Wednesday.

Floyd Fawcett Ferman Robertson Fawcett F. L. Pearson Priscilla Club C. E. Secrest Melissa Fawcett Herbert Michener Oliver Albin Alvin Michener Albin American Legion Auxiliary J. C. Carran Floyd Hoffman Burdette Hoffman

Birthday dinners mark East End club notices

The East End Birthday club held a dinner at Mrs. Ray Detlefson home honoring Serina McGregor Agusta Steffenson Ella Desmond and Mrs Detlefson on their birthdays Grace Brecht celebrated on her birthday. The Tri Angle Twenty Literary club met at Mrs. Stella Buchanans home with Vivian Goodsell assisting. The Rosary circle and Royal Neighbor Camp were hosted at local homes on respective days.

East End Ray Detlefson Serina McGregor Agusta Steffenson Ella Desmond Detlefson Grace Brecht Tri-Angle Twenty Stella Buchanan Vivian Goodsell Rosary Circle Alois Rottger Royal Neighbor Eeeee

Brooklyn PTA Meeting Hosting Film On Steel Work

Brooklyn PTA will meet in the high school auditorium Monday evening. A film Men Behind Steel will be shown with music by the high school department. Also noted are social items from a bridge club and local visits and committee appointments for the American Legion auxiliary.

Steel Lawrence Kinnamon Jack Warfel Camiel Chooge Sam Bever Burley Ida John Bever F. R. Hindley Presbyterian Church of Marengo J. W. Koning Alva Montgomery Russell Ormiston Joint County American Legion Auxiliary Frank Talbott Kenwood P. T. A C. L. Gunn Cub R. E. Perrine

P T A Meetings Gather At Several Lincoln Areas

Multiple Lincoln P T A groups hold meetings across venues including high schools and private homes. Speakers include Ruth Horner Franklin high, with cadet program by C L Gunn and social reports by Mrs Perrine. Attendees plan potlucks, bake sales, and craft activities.

Onslow Ladies Guild and Bridge Gather in Week

The Onslow Ladies guild met at church parlors Wednesday with hostesses Mrs. Claire Fayram Mrs. T H Lathrop and Mrs. Bert Wherry. Alvena Paulsen entertained at bridge Thursday with prizes awarded to Mrs. C R Smith Mrs. W K Kennedy and Mrs. George Paulsen.

Ladies Guild Claire Fayram T. H. Lathrop Bert Wherry Alvena Paulsen Bridge C. R. Smith W. K. Kennedy George Paulsen

Professor To Address Mt. Vernon Club

University of Iowa psychology professor Dr Harold M Skeels will speak at a Mount Vernon A A U W dinner meeting to discuss IQ value. Vernon O E S fills calendar with events as new officers are installed and community gatherings occur.

Mount Vernon Harold M. Skeels University of Iowa Watson Kepler I.q.’S Vernon Chapter Hazel Pirkey Will Pirkey Cedar Rapids Eleanor Sawyer Stanwood George Wilson Ralph Sawyer Rose Hickman Flora Smedley Groton S. D E. R. Ristine Charles Maybauer Harold Fisher Richard Busenbark Frank Watson Francis Watson Council Bluffs Glenn Stinger West Branch Archie van Fossen Lisbon Errol Miller New Century Club Alice Chamberlain Hattie Ford Belle Thompson J. P. Hannen Hugh Robinson Clara Peterson Ford

Lions Club Hosts Musical Program at Franklin Hotel

The Strawberry Point Lions Club met Monday at the Franklin hotel with a musical program directed by Rev. Virgil Welch of Fayette. In charge were Rev. Mr. Eilers and Herbert Huebmer. The Fortnightly Club met with Mrs. Carrie Slagle and reviewed a book by Mrs. James E. McLain. The auxiliary met Tuesday with Mrs. Frank S. Runyon assisted by Mrs. Howard V. Steward. Mrs. Gundacker read a paper. Thimble Society elected officers: President Mrs. George E. Dunfrund, Vice President Mrs. Robert Leachman, Secretary Mrs. Carrie Slagle, Treasurer Mrs. H. J. Esch.

Lions Club Franklin Hotel Virgil Welch Fayette Mr. Eilers Herbert Huebmer Carrie Slagle James E. McLain Mesdames Glenn Hartong Myron Siemen Huse Dow Marcy Alderson Kate Newberry Nell Westfall

Town and campus events listed for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City

The schedule reports multiple events across Cedar Rapids and nearby cities including memorials, concerts, exhibitions, and conventions. Notable items include a high school vespers, a concert at Voorhees hall, art gallery exhibits, the Iowa Farm Bureau convention, Golden Gloves bouts, university lectures, and a Silver Skates race.

Cedar Rapids McKinley High School Voorhees Hall Coe College Cedar Rapids Art Gallery Iowa City Edmund Kinzinger University of Iowa Art Linn Country Peace Officers School of Olive Boone Culp Dubuque Cedar Rapids Art Association Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Shrine Temple Alfred Duff Cooper English Cabinet St. Paul’s Iowa American Chemical Society Wesley G. France Ohio State University Chemistry Blairstown Golden Glove American Legion Hall Iowa Farm Bureau Dale Welch University of Dubuque Armory Fiorella LaGuardia New York City Iowa City—University Julian Huxley Macbride

North Liberty church hosts and meeting notes

North Liberty Standard Bearers of the Methodist church met Tuesday with Margaret Burdick and Marjorie Burge as co hosts in the Burdick home. Grace Laren presided. June Daniels was in charge of the program. Mrs Anna R Burge hosted Wednesday to the Penn township home project group in the L C Burdick home near North Liberty. Mesdames Earl Jacobs W A Young and Moreland Colony were leaders. The meeting will be held Wednesday Feb 14 in the home of Mrs Moreland Colony south of here. The county Epworth League meeting was held at the Methodist church Tuesday with Louis Miller as speaker. The Rev Theodore Coleman of Sigourney Bethel church led devotionals. Ada Cover presided.

Methodist Church Margaret Burdick Marjorie Burge Burdick Grace Laren June Daniels Anna R. Burge Penn Township Home Project L. C

Ladies Literary and Social Club Luncheon Hosts

The Ladies Literary and Social club met Friday at Mrs. Ralph Du Bois home for luncheon with Mrs. F A Munnecke, Mrs. Frank Green and Mrs. H Huey assisting. Mrs. Jennie Montgomery hosted the Ehler Country club on Thursday. Mrs A G Byers entertained her Sunday school class at her home Monday.

Ladies Literary and Social Club Ralph du Bois F. A. Munnecke Frank Green H. Huey Jennie Montgomery Ehler Country Club A. G. Byers

Lost Nation Gardner chapter sets plans for Feb events

The Lost Nation Gardner chapter of O. E. and S. W. appoints committees and schedules a February 14 instructional school and a pot luck supper led by Laura Ales, Laura Kramer, and Pearl Bowman. A February 29 birthday party will host members, families, Harbor lodge members, and A. F. and A. M. guests. The Luther league named play committee members: Robert Sievers Ruth Mohl Madelyn Christensen and Helen Sievers. The next meeting is February 6. Mrs. Arthur Daniel hosted Court Whist with honors to Mrs. H. A. Gardiner and Anna Seyfert. Mrs. Harry Rohling and others hosted a shower for Mrs. Joe Seng.

Madelyn Christensen Helen Sievers Arthur Daniel Court H. A. Gardiner Anna Seyfert Harry Rohling Ralph Ales Earl Ales Rohling Joe Seng

Engaged in Chariton: Eric Wilson to Wed Miss Ritson

Miss Elizabeth Arm strong Ritson of New York City will marry Eric C. Wilson of Iowa City on Jan 25 in Chariton. Ritson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph David Ritson, is a Chariton High School graduate and has worked as secretary to Ray Murphy in New York City. Wilson is a University of Iowa graduate and editor of the University of Iowa news service.

Iowa City Elizabeth Armstrong Ritson New York City Joseph David Ritson Chariton Eric C. Wilson Charles Bundy Wilson

Monticello Club and Society Gatherings Week

The Monticello area hosts multiple meetings and social events. The '94 Literary club met at Mrs B C Roberts with Mme Arthur Maurice and Mary Coxsee on program. Delphian chapter hosted by Mrs R J Langer. League of Women Voters convened at Mrs William Tuetken with presiding Mrs T M Redmond.

B. C. Roberts Arthur Maurice Mary Coxsee R. J. Langer Delphian Frank Stimson William Corbin Earl de Shaw F. S. Stuhler Halstead Carpenter League of Women Voters William Tuetken T. M. Redmond Oscar York X. Ray Childress Donald Sutherland S. G. Thomas Women’s Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Harriet Coughlan S. G. Gutensohn Burton McLaughlin S. E. Guyan McLaughlin A. P. Lambert Thomas Hamilton R. H. Rickless F. Stewart Stahler Walter E. Brainerd Goudy Contract Club Ross Baty Virginia Schneider

Anamosa Community Notes Highlight Trips and Club Events

Anamosa residents plan a Florida motor trip led by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. McMickle and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Foley. Rotary Anns enjoyed a theater and dinner hosted by Rotarians with Dr. F. B. Sigworth arranging. The Cornellian club meets to discuss Social Problems of Pre School and School Age Children at Mrs. Donald Thompson's home with Mrs. Merrill Hunt assisting.

R. L. McMickle W. E. Foley Florida Rotary Anns Rotarians F. B. Sigworth Cornellian Club Donald Thompson Merrill Hunt J. P. Decker Glen McLaughlin T. Snyder R. L. Watkins J. K. Delahooke Richard Wright F. W. Graft Thomas B. Powell, Jr Anamosa Journal

Smart Man Minds His Own Business

A column by Mary Manners warns against prying into others affairs. The piece describes a jealous, gossip prone person who distracts from his own work and should focus on self improvement.

Stanwood Community Notes Include Club Meetings and Library Plans

Stanwood hosted the women’s club at Mrs. John F Boling’s home with Mrs Frank Farr leading the discussion. Plans to form a Stanwood public library were assigned to Mrs Alfred Meyer and Mrs Edward Rigby. The Stanwood school faculty entertained the Cedar County Schoolmasters club, the domestic science dept served dinner to 86, and Rev. C J Bready spoke on European affairs. Methodist church gatherings occurred at Mrs Floyd Spear’s home with hostesses Mrs Henry Ormsby Mrs Frank White Mrs Hazel Craft and Miss Hollis Wilson. Tidy Bridge at Mr and Mrs L O Reid on Friday evening included several couples. Relief Corps members met at Mrs Ella Norris and R E Wilson home Tuesday.

Stanwood Women’s Club John F. Boling Frank Farr Frank D. White Alfred Meyer Edward Rigby Stanwood Stanwood School Cedar County Schoolmasters Club C. J. Bready Cedar Rapids Ladies Aid

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hawkeye Helm Eulalia Klingbeil University Women’s Association Pi Beta Phi Center Junction Central Norway Brooklyn Daoet P.T.A. Meetings Arthur Arthur P. T. A Ruth Horner Franklin High School Sammy Leacox Betty Jean Stephenson Rueben Smith A. Rudin J. Nejdl J. Dvorak W. Smith Buchanan R. J. Felter Seventh Avenue SE Lincoln Lincoln P. T. A Elery Whitmer Sixteenth Avenue SW Mary Mary Kenwood Wilson P. T. A Taylor Taylor P. T. A Mertie Miller Helen Shipe Florence Kohlimier Myrtle Dodge Mothers’ Chorus P. T. A. Mothersingers Y. W Fillmore Fillmore P. T. A William Vesely C. L. Johnson E. O. Ballou LaRue Morrison James Franken Doreen Cobb Johnson Marjorie Donohue Merchants National Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Mt. Vernon Club Strawberry Point University of Independence Buchanan County Superintendent of Schools Independence High School Waterloo Manhattan Beach Sadie Miss Manners North Liberty Eric Wilson Olin Vella Freeman Violet Clark Eg Swartzell Kozy Klub Edna Hart Ardis Blanchard Thelma Easterly Sorosis Club Jessie Cripps Etta Taylor Nettie Miller Kate Switzer Missionary Society of the United Brethren Church Emma Clay Elizabeth Ritson Monticello Anamosa Cecil Blayney California E. C. Haynes Mary Ekinner H. C. Keesberg J. A. Hartman R. L. LaChapelle J. W. Streeter Delphian Club G. H. Monroe J. Perkins R. Cooley Newman Mary Manners Carl Dueser Nama Lathe Banjoist Armstrong Hall of Fine Arts Cornell College Louis Pelzer Nebraska Sta-Press Kitterman Third Avenue DIAL Sheaffer Dennison Sanford
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