Art Association Elects Officers And Directors
Cedar Rapids Art association reelected officers including Mrs C C Loomis first vice president Arthur Poe second vice president Marvin D Cone secretary and Mrs Clark Beems treasurer Mrs Wallace Darling retires as corresponding secretary and will be succeeded by Mrs Arthur L Augustine Clare R Marshall was reelected president Four new directors were elected Mrs Harold N Graves Edwy J Clapp and Mrs J T Grayston for three years and Mrs Ernest Kosek for one year Remaining directors include Rev Melvin Welke Mrs Ernest W Anderson Edwin J Bruns Mrs M S Hallman Mrs Guy P Linville Mrs W H Frick Mrs E M Sefton and others for varying terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Art Association
C. C. Loomis
Arthur Poe
Marvin D. Cone
Clark & Beems
Wallace Darling
Arthur L. Augustine
Clare R. Marshall
Harold N. Graves
Edwy J. Clapp
J. T. Grayston
Ernest Kosek
Melvin Welke
Ernest W. Anderson
Edwin J. Bruns
M. S. Hallman
Guy P. Linville
W. H. Frick
E. M. Sefton
Signature torn from 1934 will in Linn county estate fight
The Linn county probate case centers on alleged torn signature of Eliza Ann Pratt in a 1934 will as heirs contest whether the 1932 will or the 1934 instrument governs. Allen seeks admission of the 1934 document while Vermillion and others resist, with court hearing scheduled for Monday before Judge C. J. Haas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza
Ann ‘Pratt
Eliza Ann Pratt
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Peoria
F. O. Ellison
Muncie
Ind
Eileen Viola Allen Vermillion
Vermillion
Eliza Ann Allen
Joel H. Allen
State Supreme Court
Allens
Allen
Linn
Eileen Viola Allen
E. R. Moore
Otto Sikora
William F. Allen
Harry P. Milburn
James F. Pratt
Joel Allen
Marie C. May
T&statrix
William Frederick Allen
James Pratt
C. J. Haas
Vermilion
Iowa House Adopts Geologic Survey Retrenchment Bill
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa House approved the retrenchment measure by 86 to 20, targeting the state geological survey and promising annual savings of about 11 500 dollars. The chamber also repealed a ban on prize fight pictures amid moral opposition. The Senate moved on marriage licensing for Indian ceremonies, affecting Mesquakie marriages at the Tama reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Republican House
Zot
Geological Survey
Dean W. Pelsen
Eldora
House
H. E. Morrow
Hopkinton
Senate
Tama Reservation
Pasadena Visitors Stay With Local Families
Mrs J Howell Smith and her daughter Joan and Peter Berger of Pasadena arrive Monday to spend a week with Dr and Mrs Wayne J Foster at 2304 Hillcrest Drive SE and with Mrs H F Westfall at 1577 Second Avenue SE. Mrs Smith is Westfall's daughter and Foster's sister in law. Peter is Foster's nephew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Howell Smith
Joan
Peter Berger
Pasadena
Calif
Wayne J. Foster
Hillcrest Drive
H. F. Westfall
Second Avenue SE
Smith
Westfall
Foster
Peter
Dinner Honors Dr. Fred W. Bailey Before Move to Manhasset
Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Leibsohn hosted a Monday dinner at their Fifth Avenue SE home for Dr. Fred W. Bailey who will relocate to Manhasset Long Island with his daughter Mrs. Joe B Wheeler Jr and her husband. Twelve guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Leibsohn
Fifth Avenue SE
Fred W. Bailey
Manhasset
Long Island
Joe B. Wheeler, Jr
Mr. Wheeler
Van Vechten Shaffer Couple Return From New York
Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer of 2001 Linden Drive SE has returned after a three week visit in New York City with her mother Mrs. J K Hayward. For the latter part of the stay she was joined by Mr. Shaffer and the two returned home this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Vechten Shaffer
Linden Drive
New York City
J. K. Hayward
Mrs Moore to Visit Daughters in Des Moines and Council Bluffs
Mrs. Ernest R Moore of 536 Knollwood Drive SE will leave Wednesday to spend several days with her daughters Mrs. Frank Davis in Des Moines and Mrs. Robert Collins in Council Bluffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest R Moore
Knollwood Drive
Frank Davis
Des Moines
Robert Collins
Council Bluffs
Knight Family Returns From Chicago Visit
Dr and Mrs B L Knight of 2219 Grande Avenue SE and their daughter Miss Jean Knight have returned after spending several days in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L Knight
Grande Avenue
Miss Jean Knight
Chicago
Birthday Dinner in Fairfax Honors Two Celebrants
Mr and Mrs Edward Kacer hosted a birthday dinner at their Fairfax home on Sunday for their son Donald who turned 2 and Mrs Kacers sister Miss Lillian Kacer of Cedar Rapids also marked her birthday. Guests from Cedar Rapids included Mr and Mrs J C Kacer and daughters Mildred and Eleanor Miss Agnes Kuba Sadie Kacer John Melsha Mrs Katherine Kacer Miss Clare Kacer Mr and Mrs Wesley Kubik and daughters Irma Ruth and Joanne, plus Delores and Katherine Kacer of Fairfax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kacer
Fairfax
Donald
Kacer
Lillian Kacer
Cedar Rapids
J C Kacer
Daughers
Mildred
Eleanor
Agnes Kuba
Sadie Kacer
John Melsha
Katherine Kacer
Clare Ka
Lenora Pyle to Marry Emil Flindt Jr in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. M. F. Pyle announces the engagement of her daughter Lenora Margaret to Emil Flindt Jr son of Mr and Mrs Emil Flindt of Oak Park Ill Lenora attended Cedar Rapids schools Mount Mercy academy and Villa de Chantal Rock Island Ill Emil Flindt is a trumpet and vocal soloist and arranger for his father's Chicago orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Pyle
Second Avenue SE
Lenora Margaret
Emil Flindt, Jr
Emil Flindt
Oak Park, Ill
Miss Pyle
Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy Academy
Villa de Chantal
Rock Island
Flindt
Chicago
Mrs Ogden Heads To Evanston After Cedar Rapids Visit
Mrs M M Ogden of Tacoma Washington left Cedar Rapids Monday to spend several months in Evanston Illinois with friends. She stayed in Cedar Rapids as a guest of Mrs W M Deacon at 529 Knollwood Drive SE and Mr and Mrs Lumir Severn at 2300 Blake Boulevard SE. Accompanying her was Miss Leha Johnson who will stay with Mrs James W Good in Evanston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Ogden
Tacoma
Wash
Cedar Rapids
Evanston, Ill
Ogden
W. M. Deacon
Knollwood Drive
Lumir Severn
Blake Boulevard
Leha Johnson
First Avenue E
James W. Good
Evanston
Beardsley Daughter Visiting Cedar Rapids Woman in Iowa
Miss Martha Beardsley daughter of Dr and Mrs David E Beardsley of 2149 Linden drive SE will travel to Mason City Wednesday for a two day visit with Mr and Mrs Robert B Irons. Mrs Irons is the former Miss Mary Winslow of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Beardsley
David E. Beardsley
Linden Drive
Northwestern University
Mason City
Robert B. Irons
Irons
Mary Winslow
Cedar Rapids
Beese Woman to Wed Henry Jr in February Ceremony
Miss Marie Beese daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Beese of Lisbon becomes the bride of Myron Henry Jr son of Mr and Mrs Myron Henry of 403 Sixth Avenue SW Thursday February 9 at the Henry home. The couple plans to reside in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Beese
Lloyd Beese
Lisbon
Myron Henry, Jr
Myron Henry
Sixth Avenue
Henry
Cedar Rapids
Modern Reading Club Meets With Mrs Lehman
The Modern Reading club will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs C V Lehman at 2030 Fifth Avenue SE. Mrs Fred A Winter will review Leonardo da Vinci by Antonia Vallentin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Reading Club
C. V. Lehman
Fifth Avenue SE
Fred A. Winter
Leonardo da Vinci
Antonia Vallentin
Miller couple return from week in New York City
Mr and Mrs Robert J Miller of 1860 B avenue NE have come back after spending a week in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Miller
B Avenue NE
New York City
Windermere Guests From Madison Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs Donald M Leon ard Windermere apartments entertain as guests for a few days Mr and Mrs Robert Biba of Madison Wisconsin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald M. Leonard
Windermere
Robert Biba
Madison, Wis
Miss Reese Honored by Bridge Club Dinner
Miss Florence Reese, whose marriage to Edward MacArthur is set for Saturday, was honored by her bridge club at a Commonwealth tea room dinner Monday. A centerpiece of yellow and white daisies adorned a three-table bridge event, and she received a gift from the group. Attending were Misses Selma Rose Alice Phillipson Gladys Becker Louise Gillis Hilda Hendrickson Norma Detlefs Leona Borschel Kathryn Pogge Alicin Blaha Mesdames Willard Heath Vernon Spurrier Louis Blaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Reese
Edward MacArthur
Commonwealth Tea Room
Miss Reese
Selma Rose
Alice Phillipson
Gladys Becker
Louise Gillis
Hilda Hendrickson
Norma Detlefs
Leona Borschel
Kathryn Pogge
Alicin Blaha
Service circle of the King's Daughters plans Thursday picnic
The Service circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 pm for a picnic luncheon at 714 G avenue NW the home of Mrs. Charles Klérsey. Mrs. Earl Schuyler will assist. Members are asked to bring a covered dish and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Charles Klérsey
G Avenue NW
Earl Schuyler
Surprise Birthday Picnic Honors Mrs Henry Lauber
Mrs Henry Lauber of 1341 Fourth Street NW was surprised with a Sunday picnic dinner for her birthday. Guests played Chinese checkers and presented gifts to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Lauber
Fourth Street NW
History and Literature Group Hears Reviews in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club History and Literature Department met at the club home with fifty members. Miss Matilda Snouffer chaired the session. Mrs. E. M. Soboda urged interest in preserving Washington High as a community center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Matilda Snouffer
E. M. Soboda
Cedar Rapids
Washington High School
J. P. Mills
W. R. Armstrong
C. A. Kent
Edward Corse
Mary Woitishek
Bertha LeFebvre
Bertha Spencer
Girl Reserve Radio Meeting at McKinley High
McKinley high ninth graders in the Girl Reserves host a first semester radio meeting Wednesday at 3 30 p m in the school Betty Dobson serves as announcer with Jacqueline Bachman Nadine Mitvalsky Mabel Davis Sara Angott Muriel Knous Shirley Harvey Robert Eckhart and others performing readings poems music and dance Refreshments follow All ninth grade girls invited Mrs Owen Hardendorf adviser
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley High School
Betty Dobson
Jacqueline Bachman
Nadine Mitvalsky
Kitchen Combers
Muriel Knous
Mabel Davis
Sara Angott
Margaret Kohl
Shirley Harvey
Robert
Lillian McCalley
Twentyfirst
Roosevelt Hi
Daughters Club Luncheon Set at Ridgeway Drive Home
Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. Oscar Anderson at 2204 Ridgeway drive SE on Thursday at 1 p.m. for luncheon. Mrs. L. A. Eckert and Mrs. Gertrude Bain will assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boyd
The
King’s Daughters
Oscar Anderson
Ridgeway Drive
L. A. Eckert
Gertrude Bain
Beta Delphian Meeting This Thursday Evening
Beta Delphian will meet on Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Montrose Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Delphian Meeting
Beta Delphian
Montrose Otel
Luncheon Honors New Jersey Guest
Mrs. J. E. Smith of Passaic N J visited here for a month and was honored at a luncheon hosted by Mrs. W R Boyd of Blake Terrace. Ten covers were at the tea room, followed by entertainment at Mrs. Boyd's home with a traveling party including Mrs. Wilkins and eight other guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Smith
Passaic
N. J
C. H. Wilkins
Blake Boulevard
W. R. Boyd
Blake Terrace
Second Birthday Party Honors Richard Franklin Kohl
Richard Franklin Kohl son of Mr and Mrs Otto A Kohl 1730 Third Avenue SE was honored at a Tuesday afternoon party for his second birth day. Games and refreshments followed with guests including his grandfather Henry Franklin Kohl Shirley Ann Rat ten Janice Levien Jane and Bill MacConnell Marilyn and Jean Zimmerman Alice Kitchin and Janet Kohl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Franklin Kohl
Otto A. Kohl
Third Avenue SE
Richard
Henry Franklin Kohl
Shirley Ann Ratten
Janice Levien
Jane
Bill MacConnell
Marilyn
Jean Zimmerman
Alice Kitchin
Janet Kohl
Olson Couple Honored At Davenport Office Dinner
Mr and Mrs E T Olson will be honored Tuesday at a dinner hosted by North Western Bell business office at Mrs Wurster's tea room. Olson is transferred to Davenport as district sales manager. Covers set for twenty one and bridge will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Olson
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Wurster
Olson
Davenport
Telephone Company
Newcomers Club Dessert Luncheon Set for Grace Boston Home
Members of the executive committee will meet for a dessert luncheon on Wednesday at 1 pm at the home of Miss Grace Boston located at 2229 Bever Avenue SE. The gathering aims to discuss club affairs and upcoming activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcomers Club
Grace Boston
Bever Avenue SE
Surprise Housewarming for DeWees at 425 Twenty Second St
Mr and Mrs T H DeWees were honored Monday evening at a surprise housewarming party at their new home on 425 Twenty second street NE. Eleven couples hosted and served dinner. Games were played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. DeWees
Mrs. DeWees
Surprise Housewarming for Rozeks at New Home
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rozek were feted Saturday at a surprise housewarming for forty guests at 2820 Eighteenth street SW. Games and refreshments followed the presentation of a gift to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rozek
Eighteenth Street
Birthday Party for Phyllis Luse Guests Include Local 4H Members
The Netoppew Camp Fire group attended a kid party at Phyllis Luse home for her birthday. Prizes for costumes went to Shirley Dew and Mrs. P. H. Brown guardian. Favors were dolls made of suckers and crepe paper. Mary Brown and Elaine Brague helped serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netoppew
Phyllis Luse
Shirley Dew
P. H. Brown
Guardian
Mary Brown
Elaine Brague
Mizpah Circle Meeting At Mrs Ritz Home
Mizpah circle of the Kings Daughters will meet at the home of Mrs Roy Ritz 1334 Hinkley Avenue NW on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ritz
Hinkley Avenue NW
Ethel Evans Circle Plans Sewing at Singer Center
Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Singer Sewing center to sew garments for the state hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Evans
King’s Daughters
Singer Sewing Center
Doubt Over Naval Plane Involved In Alaska Crash
A plane crash in the Bering Sea near Kotzebue Alaska prompted early reports of a naval aircraft but Seattle coastguard HQ doubts that claim. Dutch Harbor radio later said the craft was likely privately owned as naval planes were all accounted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
INS
Bering Sea
Kotzebue
Alaska
Nome
Coastguard
San Jose
Calif
Dutch Harbor
Six More Fifteen Minute Parking Zones Added
Six additional fifteen minute parking spaces have been marked in the 100 block of First street SE in front of the post office. No existing zones were removed at the ends of the block and three zones will replace each end. The mail box at First avenue and First street has been moved to the space previously used as a bus stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Street
Sergt. Gordon Hughes
First Avenue
Hughes
City Briefs and Personals Highlight Local Happenings
Haircuts offered at 25 cents by Hanna Barbers at 322 2nd Ave. A Stony Point Literary Society meeting is set for Wednesday night at Stony Point school. Bonnie Oliphant, Glass Road NE, is hospitalized at Mercy with pneumonia, condition fair. First United Presbyterian hosts a 35 cent chicken supper Wednesday. Linn Encampment No. 149 I O O F meets Thursday at 8 pm in Maine Lodge Hall for Golden Rule degree work. Clifford Freeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Freeman, recovering from appendectomy at St. Luke’s, a Franklin High School sophomore. Mrs. Sara Pearson returned from Denver to care for her bed-bound mother. Jan Hus Lodge No. 511 I O O F meets Wednesday. J H pinochle team led by John Sedenka to face Ely I O O F for prize cup. refreshments served. John D. Welch, 24, of Toddville, charged on a statutory count. waived preliminary hearing. released on $1,000 bond. information by wife Gladys Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Freeman
C. V. Freeman
St. Luke’s Hospital
Franklin High School
John Sedenka
Ely
John D. Welch
Toddville
H. R. Churchill
Bill Fleming
Welch
Gladys Welch
Justice Churchill
Roosevelt Debaters Enter Brindley Tournament at ISU
Roosevelt high school joins 18 other entrants at the Brindley debating tournament at Iowa State Teachers college on Friday and Saturday. Three four year scholarships will be awarded. Roosevelt team includes Marjorie Scott and Mildred Burke affirmative and Maynard Kin and Lyall Taylor negative. The resolution asks if the United States shall form an alliance with Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt High School
Iowa State Teachers College
Roosevelt
Marjorie Scott
Mildred Burke
Maynard Kin
Lyall Taylor
United States
Great Britain
First Christian to observe World Fellowship Hour in Cedar Rapids
The First Christian church of Cedar Rapids will join a world wide fellowship hour with an all church supper at 6 30 p m and a radio address from 6 45 to 7 p m by Roger T Nooe of Nashville titled I Believe in the Church The event spans 41 nations and begins Wednesday evening at the church observers will hear the address on radio33
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church of
Cedar Rapids
Christian Churches
I Believe In the Church
Roger T. Nooe
Nashville
Tenn president broadcasts 108 stations across continent
The president of the International Convention of Disciples of Christ will present a program broadcast by 108 stations in a continental bookup, expanding reach beyond church circles and linking congregations nationwide.
Storm Over eastern half ends as death toll rises
A vast winter storm left at least 51 dead nationwide and doused the East with snow while a second disturbance churned from Cape Hatteras to New England. Chicago faced 14.8 inches of snow, crippling traffic until Monday night. 39 injured in three elevated train crashes, with 28 still hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Atlantic
Cape Hatteras
Maine
Illinois
Ohio
Scranton
Indiana
White River
Arkansas
Ouachita
St. Francis
Little
Black
Chicago
James Jeeman
Cedar Rapids Birthday Ball For Roosevelt Draws 464 Attendees
A Cedar Rapids Roosevelt birthday ball drew 464 attendees at the Roosevelt hotel. The event mixed young and older couples with card tables and dancing. The program featured a grand march led by Mayor Frank Hahn and Mrs. Hahn, a presidential birthday address broadcast, and fund-raising for infantile paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Cedar Rapids
Frank Hahn
Hahn
Charles D. Huston
Iowa
United States Collector of Internal Revenue
Des Moines
Jane Huston
Coe College
W. E. Lamey
Paul Huston
Raymond Coward
Helen Lindeken
Frank Baldwin
Baldwin
Maurice Cahill
Tom Brady, Jr
John McHugh
Lisbon
Third annual Out-of-Town Guest Day planned in April
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce wholesalers bureau plans its third annual Out-of-Town Guest Day for April. The event, to be held on April 11 or 13, was approved at a Monday night bureau meeting with 35 wholesalers in attendance. Lyman Jones chairs the bureau and J. J. Shepard outlined the chamber speakers bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wholesalers Bureau
The
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Bureau
Chamber
Lyman Jones
J. J. Shepard
Quick Cough Relief Mix At Home From Old Remedy
An old home remedy recommends stirring 2 cups sugar in 1 cup water to dissolve, then adding 214 ounces of Pinex to a pint bottle for a full pint of cough medicine. It promises quick action loosening phlegm soothing membranes and clearing air passages with a money back guarantee.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Art Association
Pelsen
Legislative Consolidation Committee
Wayne Fosters
Mrs. Westfall
Phillip Leibsohns
DR. Bailey
van Vechten Shaffers
New York
B. L. Knights
Honor Donald Kacer
Lenora Pyle
Mrs. Ogden
Miss Johnson
Miss Beardsley
Miss Marie Beese
Mrs. Lehman
Robert Millers
Robert Bibas
Leonard
Bridge Club Group
Mrs. Lauber
Gerber
Ver
Gerber’s Baby Food
Tin
UIC
Pipe Tobacco
Paris
Dec Relile
Eau
Det Cologne T. 1
New Jersey
Richard Kohl
E. T. Olsons
Newcomers
Joseph Rozeks
Netoppew Camp
Mizpah Circle
Richards’ College Pharmacy
Croquignole
Salih
Hanna Barbers
2Nd Ave
Stony Point Literary Society
Stony Point School
Bonnie Oliphant
Glass Road
Mercy Hospital
First United Presbyterian
Maine Lodge Hall
Sara Pearson
Denver
Colo
G. H. Lutz
Cobban Court
Joya Cera Lan Power Company
Storm
United Press
Cédar Rapids
Toca RC
CeLed
Tommy Red
Dorothy Gray
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