Mrs Smith Hosts Double Birthday Party
Mrs D C Smith of 340 Eleventh Street SW entertained Cobden No 5 of the Cleveland district Thursday night for the tenth birthdays of her sons Duane and Richard Clark. The party featured yellow and blue Cub colors, a serpentine menu, and a cake with ten candles. Guests included Jim Lehmkuhl Leland Doty Charles Mahaffy Wayne Wood Johnny Cunningham David Lubben Tom Davis and Roger Keyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Smith
Eleventh Street
Bays
Cobden No. 5
Cleveland
Duane
Richard Clark
Cub
Jim Lehmkuhl
Leland Doty
Charles Mahaffy
Wayne Wood
Johnny Cunningham
David Lubben
Tom Davis
Roger Keyes
Mary Zuercher to Host Open House at Zuercher Home
Mary Zuercher will host an informal open house at the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. R. Zuercher, 1852 Second Avenue SE, Friday evening. She will greet twenty five friends and a buffet supper will follow. Weekend visitor Bruce Johnson of Liberal, Kansas, attends with Bill Holmes, and a list of Miss Zuercher's guests includes Kathryn Wandel Marion Reiff Jeanne Cash Virginia Hendrickson Margaret Barngrover Kathryn Claassen Donna Jeanne Johnson Barbara Rogers Dorothy Spencer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Zuercher
Second Avenue SE
Zuerchers
Mary Zuercher
Bruce Johnson
Liberal
Kan
Stewart Holmes
Forest Drive
Bill
Miss Zuercher
Kathryn Wandel
Marion Reiff
Jeanne Cash
Virginia Hendrickson
Margaret Barngrover
Kathryn Claassen
Donna Jeanne Johnson
Barbara Rogers
Dorothy Spencer
Dorothy Little
Nora Cocker
Susan Brown
Horace Hedges, Jr
Bob Taylor
Dick Marnette
Charles Knox, Jr
Gordon McKay
Martin Hanson
Ralph Gearhart, Jr
Bob Tucker
Bryce Fisher
Jack Downer
Bill Holmes
David Keehn
Mrs Julius Ives Returns From California Visit
Mrs Julius E Ives of 2300 Grande Avenue SE has returned after a three month visit to California visiting relatives and friends in Pasadena Riverside Long Beach and Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius E. Ives
Grande Avenue
California
Pasadena
Riverside
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Mrs. Ristine Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon
Mrs. Henry Ristine of 323 Crescent Street SE entertained members of her bridge club at a Friday luncheon at her home. Covers were laid for eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ristine
Crescent Street
Bridge Club
Mrs Robertson hosts King's Daughters group luncheon
Mrs D M Robertson of 1626 First Avenue W entertained members of Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters Wednesday at a dessert luncheon. Mrs Walter R Kahler led the meeting with a Founders day tea report at St Pauls church and Mrs Joseph W Carberry led devotions. Mrs Edward L Coler reported on the magazine sale. The afternoon included sewing. Next gathering is February 14 at Mrs Kahler’s home, 19351 Washington Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Robertson
First Avenue
Margaret Bottome
King’s Daughters
Walter R. Kahler
St. Paul's Church
Joseph W. Carberry
Edward L. Coler
Kahler
Washington Avenue SE
Octettes Meet at Madonna Simkovitz Home
The Octettes gathered Wednesday at Madonna Simkovitz home for games dancing and refreshments. Attendees included Lorraine Wilson Dorothy Schmidt Helen Shields Helen McLaughlin and Jean Frederick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madonna Simkovitz
Lorraine Wilson
Dorothy Schmidt
Helen Shields
Helen McLaughlin
Jean Frederick
Moonlight Sleigh Ride Party At Hen Nessy Stables
Members of a younger set met Wednesday evening at the Hen Nessy stables for a moonlight sleigh ride party then proceeded to a local restaurant for refreshments. Names in attendance included Margaret Grady Jeanne De Poy Rita Klassen Maureen Sullivan Leota Stark Betty Burke Edward Kvarda Don Springer George Shimek Bill Wood Jr George Young John Getz and Harley Leichsenring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessy Stables
Margaret Grady
Jeanne de Poy
Rita Klassen
Maureen Sullivan
Leota Stark
Betty Burke
Edward Kvarda
Don Springer
George Shimek
Bill Wood, Jr
George Young
John Getz
Harley Leichsenring
Inter Ocean Hosts Formal Dinner Dance at Country Club
Officers, employees and guests of the Inter Ocean Reinsurance Company will be entertained Friday evening at a formal dancing party and buffet supper at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Arrangements are in charge of Wynne Lillie, M Holbrook Morrison Jr, Marie Kibler, Dorothy Svee, Frank Fulkerson and Bernard Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Wynne Lillie
M. Holbrook Morrison, Jr
Marie Kibler
Dorothy Svee
Frank Fulkerson
Bernard Smith
Women Voters Meet Discuss Education Trends
The Cedar Rapids League of Women Voters gathered at the Montrose hotel on Tuesday to review education trends. Topics included an adult education center by Spartansburg A A U W, legislative forums by the General Federation of Women's Clubs, Latin American literature translations to promote peace, and a legislative committee appointment by Miss Parker to aid public forums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids League of Women Voters
Montrose Hotel
Spartansburg
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Western Reserve College
Parker
Modern Priscillas Meet at Carol Chapman Home
The Modern Priscillas met Monday evening at 1516 Hinkley avenue NW. Games followed by refreshments. Attendees included Jean Muetzel Helen Fritz Betty Curtis Margaret Swope and Joan Morr. Next meeting will be at Miss Swope’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Chapman
Hinkley Avenue NW
Jean Muetzel
Helen Fritz
Betty Curtis
Margaret Swope
Joan Morr
Miss Swope
Hilda Koening and John Slach wed in Solon
Miss Hilda Koening of Cedar Rapids and John Slach of Solon married Saturday morning at 10 o clock in St Marys church Solon. Helen Paul and Joe Holecek attended. A wedding dance in the Solon auditorium drew over 200 guests and the couple will reside in Solon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Koening
Cedar Rapids
John Slach
Solon
St. Mary’s Church
Helen Paul
Joe Holecek
Slach
Royal Laundry
Blue Valley
Camp Fire Group Meets at Forsberg Home
The Odako Camp Fire group gathered Wednesday at guardian Mrs. W. C. Forsberg's residence. Miss Dorothy Canfield, Camp Fire field secretary, spoke on the group's history and reviewed ranks to be taken. Marian Johnson and Caroline Nelson were named hostesses for the next meeting. Hazel Richey offered the thought of the week: It isn't what you start, it's what you finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odako
the Guardian
W. C. Forsberg
Dorothy Canfield
Marian Johnson
Caroline Nelson
Hazel Richey
Honor Mrs Herwig Bridge Party Hostesses Present Gifts
Mrs Frank Sysel with her mother Mrs Mary E Dvorak entertained at a bridge party Wednesday afternoon at 1126 Third Street SW complimenting Mrs Homer Herwig a recent bride Prizes went to Mrs Gerald Fottral and Mrs Willard Pflantz Others present included Mesdames Charles Vorel Joseph Janeba Allan G Bristow and Leo Trachta Mrs Herwig received a gift from the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sysel
Mary E. Dvorak
Third Street
Homer Herwig
Gerald Fottral
Willard Pflantz
Charles Vorel
Joseph Janeba
Allan G. Bristow
Leo Trachta
Herwig
Mrs Winter Hosts Card Club Event
Mrs August Winter entertained her card club at 269 Highland Drive NW on Wednesday evening with Valentine motif decorations. Prizes were won by Mrs Gordon Hughes and Mrs Leonard Kohl. Guests included Mrs Mike Wachal Mr Joe Schwirtz Mr A Prucha Mr C Peeples and Mr E Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Winter
Highland Drive
Gordon Hughes
Leonard Kohl
Mike Wachal
Joe Schwirtz
A. Prucha
C. Peeples
E. Calhoun
Tiyata Camp Fire Hosts Dinner With Guest Dorothy Canfield
Jean Frederick Isla Tisher and Lorraine Wilson hosted a Fire Maker's dinner for Tiyata Camp Fire members at guardian Mrs. G W Borschel's home. The next meeting is set for January 31 with Miss Dorothy Canfield as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Frederick
Isla Tisher
Lorraine Wilson
Tiyata
the Guardian
G. W. Borschel
Dorothy Canfield
Mrs Reed Honored at Kitchen Shower in January
Mrs A Talman Hanson hosted a kitchen shower on January 18 at 1434 First Avenue East for Mrs Robert A Reed nee Mary Stevenson. Hearts were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Talman Hanson
First Avenue E
Robert A. Reed
Mary Stevenson
Newcomer Honored At Cedar Rapids Luncheon
A Cedar Rapids luncheon week kicks off social series with out of town guest Mrs. Glen W. Ives and newcomer to Cedar Rapids. Hosts include Mrs. Grant Collins and Mrs. Walter G. Peterson hosting separate Friday gatherings plus pre nuptial events for Betty Kehne with several hostesses and guests named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur A. Collins
Sixth Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Glen W. Ives
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Frank Cornwell
Ann Arbor
Mich
Walter G. Peterson
First Avenue E
Grant Collins
Roosevelt Hotel
Betty Kehne
M. E. Barger
Margaret Clarke
Washington Avenue SE
Elizabeth Munger
Nineteenth Street SE
Wurster
Janet Lothian
Lydia Ann Speartright
Norma White
Robert Horak
Joseph Buss
Marvin D. Bailey
Marian Grant
Wilson Day Observed by Cedar Rapids Garden Club
Members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club nature and garden department held a covered dish luncheon at the club house for the annual Wilson day program. Mrs J L Rhea spoke on Wilson the Botanist and Miss Leeta Swem reviewed The World Was My Garden by David Fairchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Miller Honors Miss Lillian Jesina on Birthday
Mrs. Cecil F. Miller entertained at 1717 Fifth Avenue SE in honor of Miss Lillian Jesina's birthday. Prizes in the bridge game went to Mrs. Marl Marchant and Miss Louise Roach. other guests included members of the Miller bridge club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil F. Miller
Fifth Avenue SE
Lillian Jesina
Marl Marchant
Louise Roach
Mrs. Miller
Bridge Club
Rainbow Advisory Board Elects Officers
At a meeting of Rainbow Assembly No. 11 Order of Rainbow for Girls the advisory board elected officers including Chairman Ed Manilaw Vice chairman Charles Bode Mother adviser Vera Cullman and Secretary Bess Russell for Rainbow Assembly No. 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Assembly
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Ed Manilaw
Charles Bode
Vera Cullman
Bess Russell
Birthday Luncheon 500 Club Prizes Awarded
Mrs Clara Mayne hosted the Birthday Luncheon 500 Club meeting on Thursday at 1129 Nineteenth Avenue SW. Prize winners included Mary Donisthorpe Edith Stone Jane Ralston and Leona Bellow with members and guests listed. The next gathering features a miscellaneous shower on February 8 at Opal Preston’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Mayne
Nineteenth Avenue
Five Hundred Club
Mary Donisthorpe
Edith Stone
Jane Ralston
Leona Bellow
Dorothy Miller
Arlene Phillips
Mildred Phillips
Zella Larson
Opal Preston
Louise Hoffman
Alma O'Neill
Lela Omar
Frances Steckman
Allie Guilford
Loretta McEndree
Elizabeth Tickens
Shaver Road
Hope Circle Dessert Luncheon Hosts Circle Members
Mrs. Lester Wright entertained Hope circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon Thursday. Mrs. Leonard Lyon led the meeting and devotions. Guests included Mesdames E. A. Clayton Ed Beeson and Roy Hauser. The next meeting will be a closed session Feb. 8 at Mrs. Ed McCoy’s home Mount Vernon road SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Wright
J Avenue NE
Hope Circle of the King’s Daughters
Leonard Lyon
E. A. Clayton
Ed Beeson
Roy Hauser
Ed McCoy
Mount Vernon Road
Mrs Leinbaugh Hosts Easy Aces Bridge Club
Mrs Rhuben H Leinbaugh entertained the Easy Aces Bridge club Thursday afternoon at 1006 Center Point Road NE. Prize winners were Mesdames William Kurtz Harold Hamor and Leinbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhuben H. Leinbaugh
Center Point Road
Easy Aces Bridge Club
William Kurtz
Harold Hamor
Leinbaugh
Shueyville High Names Editorial Staff
The Maroon and Gold staff at Shueyville High School is announced with editors Mary Jane Simon and Martha Dvorak, reporters Rose Detert Dorris Gregor Irene Turecek Lil lian Josifek Virginia Cook Arlene Kloubec Leona Andrlck, and subscription manager William Netolicky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shueyville
Maroon and Gold
Shueyville High School
Mary Jane Simon
Martha Dvorak
Rose Detert
Dorris Gregor
Irene Turecek
Lillian Josifek
Virginia Cook
Arlene Kloubec
Leona Andrlck
William Netolicky
U S Authorized 204 Million in Arms Exports in 1939
U S licenses granted to foreign buyers totaled 204,555,780 dollars for aircraft weapons and war materials in 1939, up sharply from 1938. France led licenses at 122,120,000 including 85,519,000 for aircraft, with Britain, Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, and China following. Exports actually shipped totaled 102,298,000 dollars, led by France and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
United States
State Department
France
Great Britain
Australia
Canada
Netherlands
China
Finland
Lutherans Converge for Call of the Cross Conference
Despite subzero weather, 200 delegates attended the Call of the Cross conference at Trinity Lutheran church with 47 pastors and 153 laymen. Rev. M. F. Kretzmann of Kendallville Ind spoke on the role of evangelism in the Missouri Synod citing biblical teachings as necessary in modern America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Call of Cross Conference
Trinity Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
M. F. Kretzmann
Kendallville
Ind
America
J. Edgar Hoover
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Sermons urged as churches face rising crime in America
The report cites records of the federal bureau showing increasing crime including murders robberies and sex offenses. Rev R Heyne of Detroit Lakes urged pastors to draw sermons from the Bible and preach the word not just about it. Missouri Synod leaders report higher budgets for 1939 and a bank offering of 800000. Clergy P L Bornhoeft and Frederik Starke chaired sessions with Rev Mark Steege as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Bureau
America
United States
R. Heyne
Detroit Lakes
Minn
The
Missouri Synod
Kretzmann
P. L. Bornhoeft
Trinity Church
Frederick Starke
Mark Steege
Bethany Lutheran Church
Cedar Rapids
Fire damages roof and upstairs rooms at Hamilton Street home
Sparks from the chimney at Guy W. Andrews 1418 Hamilton street SW caused a Friday fire that destroyed a quarter of the roof and damaged upstairs bedrooms before firefighters extinguished it. Mrs Andrews summoned help at 10 11 a m. 32 minutes and three engine companies contained the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy W. Andrews
Hamilton Street
Mr. Andrews
Misbach's Fire Dept Post Not Filled During Suspension
Carl Misbach remains suspended for six months following a civil service investigation. His position will not be filled, leaving the shift short by one man. Misbach loses about $900 in salary, but could be paid if he wins his ongoing court case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misbach
Fire Dept
Carl Misbach
Civil Service
Public Safety Department
Birthday Ball Tickets Go On Sale Downtown With Theater Cooperation
The President's birthday ball on January 20 at Danceland offers tickets at Belden Hill's cigar store Fisher Drug company and the Roosevelt hotel. Birth cards and tickets will be sold at the Iowa Paramount State Palace and Rialto theaters where infantile paralysis trailers are shown. A matinee of Alexander Graham Bell with Don Ameche Saturday at Strand theater benefits the infantile paralysis fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danceland
Belden Hill
Fisher Drug Company
Roosevelt Hotel
Iowa
Paramount
State
Palace
Rialto
Alexander Graham Bell
Don Ameche
Strand Theater
Infantile Paralysis Fund
Kiss Denial of Germ-Killing Claim Draws Expert Rebuke
Cleveland AP report quotes Dr. Lee Ferguson of Western Reserve University Health Service challenging a California physician who claimed that a kiss generates heat enough to destroy germs. Ferguson says colds in acute stages are easily transmitted by kissing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Western Reserve University
California
Lee Ferguson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Smith
Julius Ives
Mrs. Ristine
Odako Camp
Honor Mrs. Herwig
Mrs. Winter Hostess
Tiyata Camp
Itonors
Mrs. Reed
Aunt Lewny
Jenny
WBBM
Weco
Nature, Garden Dept
Wilson
Rainbow Advisory Board
Mrs. Mayne
Hope Circle
Mrs. Leinbaugh
U. S
Ade
Killian’s Cae
Coats
Killian News
Killian Company
Ise
Kellean
the Killian Company
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