Grand March at Roosevelt Juniors Senior Prom
Will lead the grand march at the Roosevelt school gymnasium during the Junior-Senior prom. Miss Doris Hegewald and Roy Shelton head the 11A and 12A class presidencies. Winter decorations, fivepiece orchestra, and arranged committees listed. Includes faculty sponsors and officer names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Hegewald
Edward Hegewald
Johnson Avenue NW
Roy Shelton
Vera van Fleet
11Th St. NW
Roosevelt
Roosevelt School
Marilyn Chyle
Donald Jones
Mary Louise Gilchrist
Fred Dice
George Baldwin
Monte Linkletter
Howard Benninghoff
Berenice Moffit
Jessie Chambers
Peggy Bode to be Installed Worthy Advisor of Rainbow
Peggy Bode is to be installed as worthy advisor of the Rainbow for Girls Assembly No 11 at the Masonic hall ceremony this evening. Helen Kroulik will install assisted by Irma Palda Betty Kitterman Margaret Watt and Mary Ellen McLeod with Rainbow arches and music by Lester Baldwin and Bernice Hack Baldwin. A large list of officers and relatives will participate as ceremony proceeds followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Bode
Order of Rainbow
Masonic Hall
Helen Kroulik
Irma Palda
Betty Kitterman
Margaret Watt
Mary Ellen McLeod
Miss Bode
Lester Baldwin
Bernice Hack Baldwin
Marilyn Ann
Jean Hatfield
Ruth Jane Hubbard
Charity
Jean Killen
Hope
Allayne Keneeny
Faith
Dorothy McLeod
la Verne Drapela
Marie Dolson
Jeanne Rowe
Barbara Rogers
Mary Baldridge
Jean Wodtke
Patricia Salter
Patricia Rice
Jameson Haney
Nadine Dove
Mary Jane Huber
Confidential Observer
Naida Jean Bradley
Outer Observer
Ruth Esther Morgan
Henrietta Kruidenier
Shirley Larson
Virginia Dunker
Doris Gorley
Muriel Tyerman
Dorothy Boysen
Jean Rasdal
Jean Richardson
Jane Herdlicka
Mary Hall
Elise Ainsworth
Eloise Helf
Nora McKinnon
Andrew Peterson
Cedar Chapter
Louise Padley
George Cockburn
Malta
Mayflower D A R Hosts Members and Guests at Luncheon
About thirty Mayflower chapter D A R members attended a Friday luncheon at Mrs. H D O Meara s Bever Avenue SE home. Speakers included Mrs Frank O Storrs on Famous Ships and Their Commanders. Delegates to the state conference and Continental Congress were named, with plans announced for a Washington birthday luncheon in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayferchapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution
H. D. O'Meara
Bevervenue
Frank O. Storrs
Charles G. Oxley
F. J. Diserens
Storrs
J. Rhoads Treichler
Des Moines
W. E. Brown
George Newland
Amnie Franken
Fred J. Kluss
Katherine Franken
Carl D. Thomas
Washington, D. C
Clark Beems
Franken
Washington
O’meara
Lee S. Coy
Ralph E. Walker
Edgar B. Tapper
Louise Safley
Edward Kadlec
Jane Boyd circle meets at Wardle home with guests
Fifteen members and two guests attended the Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters on Thursday afternoon at 1520 Second Avenue SE. Mrs. George Stone read the national president's message and reports covered board activities, Founders' day tea, and comfort gifts for Miss Elizabeth Bender. A layette was voted for Perkins Hospital Iowa City. next meeting set for 2020 Washington Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Russell Deatherage
Arthur Biddinger
Jane Boyd
King’s Daughters
J. D. Wardle
Second Avenue SE
George Stone
Silver Cross
Tom Walpole
Linn County Board
Ward
Elizabeth Bender
Community House
Perkins
Iowa City
W. L. Fowler
O. M. Bundy
A. F. Sander
Washington Avenue SE
Party honors Fred Grubbs on sixty second birthday
Mrs. May Sheaffer hosted a gathering at 1230 N street SW to celebrate Fred Grubbs's sixty second birthday. Pinochle winners were Jerry Brejcha and Frank Bates. Guests included Mr. Grubbs, Mr. and Mrs. J. Urbanek, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brejcha, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bates, Alois Jedlicka, and Misses Maxine and Wilma May Malecek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Sheaffer
N Street
Fred Grubbs
Jerry Brejcha
Frank Bates
Mr. Grubbs
J. Urbanek
Alois Jedlicka
Maxine
Wilma May Malecek
Mr. Lockhart Honored at 77th Birthday Dinner
Thomas Lockhart was complimented at a dinner at the home of his daughter Mrs. Ray Crowell and Mr. Crowell for his seventy seventh birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lockhart and their son John, Mr. and Mrs. William Jt, Ernest Crowell and Lockhart Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lockhart
Ray Crowell
Mr. Crowell
Robert Lockhart
John
William Jt
Ernest Crowell and
Lockhart, Jr
Make This Model At Home for Fall Fashions
Fashion notice invites readers to order patterns and guidance for fall gowns, daytime frocks, housedresses, children’s clothes, and slimming styles. Includes price lists for book and pattern at fifteen cents each and twenty five cents together, with mailing address in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York
N. Y
Pretty in Pattern 4303 by Anne Adams
Pattern 4303 offers a puffed shoulder frock with a surplice neckline and adjustable sash belt. Available in sizes 14 through 42, it uses about 3% yards of 36 inch fabric for size 16. Send 15 cents for instructions and pattern details.
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Anne Adams
Edna Duncan Named Chairman El Kahir Unit
Mrs. Edna C. Duncan was elected chairman of the El Kahir unit of the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children’s women’s auxiliary at a Shrine temple luncheon and meeting. Other officers include Mrs. Charles Bode as vice-chairman Mrs. W J Hutchings secretary Mrs. W C Benesh corresponding secretary and Mrs J W Thompson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna C. Duncan
el Kahir
Woman's Auxiliary
Shriner’s Hospital For
Shrine Temple
Charles Bode
W. J. Hutchings
W. C. Benesh
J. W. Thompson
Pomnenka Vlasti Staff Installs Officers At Luncheon
Adelia Middaugh was installed as president at the Pomnenka Vlasti staff annual luncheon at Mrs. Fleming's tea room. Henrietta Seabrooke was installed as secretary and treasurer. Prizes in banco went to Rose Koch and players included Marie Dvorak Marie Sova Mrs Seabrooke and Blanche Stehlik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelia Middaugh
Pomnenka Vlasti
Queen Esther Circle Meets For Luncheon At Cairo Egypt Photos
Queen Esther circle of the Kings Daughters met at Mrs. Lewis Emersons home 1635 Grande avenue SE for luncheon. Mrs. F J Lightner assisted. Mrs A E Chase led devotions recounting Moses story and displaying pictures from Rhoda Island Cairo Egypt. Dr Jennie McCowan report given. Afternoon sewing. Guest Mrs J L Burgar.
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Esther
King’s Daughters
Lewis Emerson
Grande Avenue SE
F. J. Lightner
A. E. Chase
Moses
Rhoda
Cairo
Egypt
Lightner
Jennie McCowan
J. L. Burgar
Value and sale of famed British Guiana stamp
A provisional issue from British Guiana dated 1856, among the world's most valuable stamps, was insured for 50 000 dollars. In 1873 the rare item changed hands for 1 dollar and 25 cents.
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British Guiana
Willie Willis Reflects on Travel and Manners
Teacher questions travel motives and Willis muses that travel offers a chance to practice good manners, suggesting travel as a means to learn civility and social graces.
Hawthorne Study Shows Stable Workmates Boost Morale
In a five year Western Electric Hawthorne study at Hawthorne Illinois researchers found that workers gain morale from congenial teammates and social surroundings. even small changes in human relationships lowered efficiency. One group of five girls studied over five years saw a worker leave and be replaced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Electric Co
Hawthorne
Illinois
How to Improve Your Memory by Dr Henry C Link
Dr Henry C Link presents a booklet on memory improvement with rules for a good memory proved by science. It explains remembering names dates lessons books and more in clear language. Send 10c with a self addressed stamped envelope to Dr Albert E Wiegam care The Cedar Rapids Gazette and request MEMORY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Link
Albert E. Wiegam
Cedar Rapids
Revival Conducted At Foursquare Church
The Rev. Mel Neubert, pastor evangelist of Cedar Rapids Foursquare church, leads a mid winter revival at the Four square Gospel church at 609 First Ave W. Daily evening meetings run 7 until Friday with morning and evening services Sunday. Neubert just returned from the Foursquare convention in Los Angeles and will speak on Drums of Destiny at 7:45. He has aided Aimee Semple McPherson and served in metropolitan Foursquare churches.
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Mel Neubert
Cedar Rapids
Clark Gable Denies Breakdown Amid Cold At Hotel
Hollywood star Clark Gable, confined to his hotel suite with a bad cold, denied reports of a collapse on a set. Dr Franklyn Thorpe, his physician, said the illness was mild and a day or two in bed should suffice. Affected colleagues include Olympe Bradna, Robert Taylor, Joan Crawford, and others, amid flu cases in the industry.
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Clark Gable
Hollywood
Franklyn Thorpe
Mary Astor
Gable
Thorpe
Olympe Bradna
Robert Taylor
William Powell
Joan Crawford
Martha Raye
Dixie Dunbar
Simone Simon
Edna May Oliver
George Marshall
Ned Sparks
George Bancroft
Lightning strikes favor the oak as England records show
The oak is the tree most frequently struck by lightning. England has had no record of a beech, birch, horse chestnut, or holly being struck since 1932.
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England
Trinity Methodist marks fiftieth anniversary with guest speaker
Dr. F. C. Witzigman of Oelwein, former Trinity Methodist pastor, will speak on The Church Making the Future during the fiftieth anniversary program. The event follows a 6:30 potluck dinner with dishes sandwiches and a covered dish. Miss Retha Underhill leads group singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Witzigman
Oelwein
Trinity Methodist Church
Retha Underhill
Blum Urges Hitler to Halt Feverish Armament Drive
Paris AP reports Premier Blum will appeal to Adolf Hitler in Lyon to stop Germanys feverish armament program as a condition for French economic aid. He will outline five steps including cessation of rearmament and a European united front with England, with plans for a Franco German political and economic accord to follow.
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Paris
Leon Blum
Europe
England
France
Luncheon Menu With Crackers Cookies Tea and Desserts
A luncheon menu lists items including crackers, cookies, tea, dinner, hash cakes, Bettina creamed onions, date bread and butter, winter vegetable salad, and coffee or tea. The setting suggests a simple midday meal with assorted dishes.
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Bettina
Mixed Meat and Tomato Bakes and Hollywood Gossip
Recipes describe meat and potato cakes with a tomato topping and a biscuit like dough bar, plus an asparagus pea beet celery horseradish mayo dish. The column reports on Norma Shearer’s New York stay cut short by rumors and Hollywood signs for future film projects with Warners and MGM figures.
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Hollywood
Norma Shearer
Phoenix
New York
Howard Hawks
Norma
Athol
Helen Hayes
Victoria Regina
Doctors Protest Scene In Film A Diary
Los Angeles doctors protest A Doctor's Diary over a scene where a physician leaves a patient who will pay more. Producer B P Schulberg confirms the dispute with the Los Angeles County Medical Association and potential action by the American Medical Association. The piece notes Hollywood casting chatter and industry updates.
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Louella
Parsons Motion Picture
Universal Service
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County Medical Association
Hays Office
Vincent Askey
B. P. Schulberg
Schulberg
American Medical Association
B. P
Max Gordon to Produce The Women Film Rights Move
Producer Max Gordon plans to retain movie rights himself by adapting The Women from stage to screen. He will discuss the deal with United Artists on Monday and arrange a release through the company. Gordon now seeks film profits he previously missed with Dodsworth.
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Max Gordon
New York
Gordon
United Artists
Dodsworth
Iowa Electric Light and Power stockholders meet in Cedar Rapids
Notice states the annual meeting of Iowa Electric Light and Power Company stockholders will be held at the general offices on the 8th floor of the Security Building in Cedar Rapids Iowa on Tuesday March 2 1937 at ten oclock in the forenoon. Directors will be elected and other business acted upon by order of the president S Woodward secretary.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Co. S. Woodward
Plainsman glorifies frontier legends in Cecil B. DeMille film
Cecil B. DeMille’s The Plainsman opens in Paramounts three reel era style with Gary Cooper as Wild Bill Hickok leading a cavalry and frontier drama. Jean Arthur as Calamity Jane and James Ellison as Buffalo Bill anchor a pageant like depiction of white and Indian conflict with Custer and a bootlegger subplot.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount Pictures
Paramount Theater
Wild Bill
Hickok
Buffalo Bill
Calamity Jane
General Custer
Gary Cooper
Custer
Republican River
Deadwood
Charles Bickford
John Lattimer
Yellow Hand
Paul Harvey
Frank McGlyn
Abraham Lincoln
Popeye
Sailor
Ace News
The Plains Man and Winterset at local theaters
The Paramount presents Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur in The Plains Man. Maxwell Anderson's Winterset stars Burgess Meredith and Margo. New State features Deanna Durbin and Ray Milland in Three Smart Girls. Palace offers Mrs Ames and And Sudden Death with Madeleine Carroll and George Brent. Rialto shows The Ex Mrs Bradford and The Ghost Patrol. Sun and other listings show To Beat the Band with Hugh Herbert and Helen Broderick, Powder Smoke Range with Harry Carey and Hoot Gibson.
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NEW State
Deanna Durbin
Binnie Barnes
Alice Brady
Ray Milland
Palace
Madeleine Carroll
George Brent
Ames
Randolph Scott
Frances Drake
Rialto
William Powell
Jean Arthur
SUN
Hugh Herbert
Helen Broderick
Harry Carey
Hoot Gibson
Iowa Farmers Union to Set Up Milo Reno Memorial Park
The Iowa Farmers Union plans to buy land near Agency Iowa and convert it into a memorial park for Milo Reno farm organization leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Farmers’ Union
Reno
Des Moines
Agency
Milo Reno
Ancient city of Tiahuanaco predates Ur in Bolivia
In Bolivia the city of Tiahuanaco is believed to predate Ur and the pyramid era, suggesting a far earlier complex society in the Andean region.
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Tiahuanaco
Bolivia
Appointment of Executor for Linn County Estate
Notice states that on January 22, 1937, the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Joseph Mrazek, deceased, of Linn County Iowa. Debts should be paid promptly and all claims filed duly authenticated with the Linn County Iowa District Court office.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Joseph Mrazek
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