Notable Books Listed in Summer Reading Roundup
A seaside list enumerates fiction and nonfiction titles with authors including James Hilton Ernest Hemingway J P Marquand Evelyn Eaton Shirer Smith Ellsberg Wolff and more. The compilation highlights classics and contemporary works like For Whom the Bell Tolls and Berlin Diary for library patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hilton
Eric Knight
H. M. Pulham
Esquire
J. P. Marquand
Ernest Hemingway
Ellis McKay
Maritta Wolff
Paul
Edward Ellsberg
Evelyn Eaton
Cronin and Green Books Review of Faith and Fellowship
A review cites Dr. Cronin's The Keys of the Kingdom as a moving, sometimes over-sentimental portrait of Father Francis and the Catholic world. It lauds Green's Our Latin American Neighbors as a candid exploration of shared humanity and cross continental ties amid trade and cultural bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Cronin
Dr. Cronin
Father Francis
Cronin
Francis
Hilip Leonard Green
Office of Foreign Agricultural Relations
United States
American Journalism praised as thorough study by Mott
Frank L. Mott of Iowa, Pulitzer winner, delivers a sweeping 770 page history of American newspapers from penny press to mass circulation. The review notes engaging narrative, strong critical voice, and rich illustrations including old papers, cartoons, and dioramas explaining word origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran Meee
Ian Peas
Uae
University of Iowa
Frank L. Mott
Mott
Art Snider
Bennett Band Boosters Plan August Meeting
Bennett Band Boosters met in the high school home economics room. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harvey Lamp and Mrs. Hoyt Buttolph. Mrs. Jay Smith will chair the August refreshment committee for the meeting on Aug 19 at 2 p.m. Bennet firemen will sponsor a Legion floor dance Wednesday night. Rolland Hambright, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Hambright, broke his left arm Monday while playing. Mrs. Robert Tracht and daughters of Milwaukee visited the Hambright home Monday. Mrs. J C Beamer visited Art Reimers in Fort Madison. Mrs. M F Bullis was honored at a birthday party Wednesday afternoon. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. Omer Wright and Mrs. Nora Kolting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Band
Harvey Lamp
Hoyt Buttolph
Jay Smith
Bennett
Legion
Rolland Hambright
Paul Hambright
Robert Tracht
Brooklyn News Briefs Include Showers and A Wedding
Mrs Will Montgomery hosted a Tuesday afternoon shower for Mrs Willis Scott followed by a Thursday Legion hall shower and dance. Lola Emeline Dale wed Lloyd Everett Siders at the Dale home with Rev John Dalton officiating. After the ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip. R J Breckenridge hosted friends Friday with son Professor Walt Breckenridge presenting wildlife films for his University of Minnesota class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Montgomery
Willis Scott
Scott
Legion Hall
Victor
Celia Korns
Gene Downey
Lola Emeline Dale
Will Dale Jr
Brooklyn
Lloyd Everett Siders
Ira Siders
Iowa
University of Minnesota
Presbyterian tea and church activities highlight week
The Presbyterian church hosted a tea on Wednesday while Cone Center church members presented a stewardship play. A one o clock luncheon was held at the Methodist church on Tuesday. Mrs Verna Foreman led the entertainment and Mrs Minnie Henderson was honored at home Monday by twenty relatives and friends for her seventy first birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Cone Center Church
Methodist Church
Verna Foreman
Minnie Henderson
West Union announces Jean Origer James Dessel nuptials
The engagement of Jean Origer and James Dessel is announced by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Origer of Estherville. They plan to marry at 9 am on August 25 at St Patrick's Church Estherville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Origer
James Dessel
Miss Origer
Joe Origer
Estherville
St. Patrick's Church
Johnson Beauty Parlor
Dessel
Schutte Furniture Company
Joe Dessel
Ossian
Glen Denning
San Leandro
Calif
West Union Friends
Country Club
Leon R. Layton
H. A. Schaefer
George B. Woodard
W. H. Antes
H. S. Wright
L. W. Fallen
R. D. Fallows
Lorenz E. Schatz
Graham Department Store
R. F. Estey
C. W. Grimes
F. W. Loftus
Farewell Party For Mrs Lyle In La Porte City
The Who-So-Ever-Will class of the Presbyterian church hosted a farewell afternoon for Mrs. W. D. Lyle at Mrs. G. E. Stebbins home. The Lyles plan to move to Keota around Aug 1 after finishing repairs on their Bishop avenue residence. Sixteen women attended a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Dave Hines with prizes won by Mrs. Burrel Wilder Mrs. Otis Cordray Mrs. Lena Cordray and Mrs. Clyde Anton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. D. Lyle
G. E. Stebbins
Burrel Wilder
Otis Cordray
Lena Cordray
Clyde Anton
Community lodge and auxiliary meetings schedule
A string of lodge and auxiliary events listed with dates and times. Rebekah and D.A.R. style groups in various halls host meetings, breakfasts, picnics, and instruction sessions through the week at locations including Z C B J hall K P hall and Bever park pavilion. Members urged to bring own dishes or picnic items as stated.
Wheatland Hostesses Play 500 At Home
Mrs Charles Petersen hosted a Wednesday afternoon 500 card party at her house with three tables in play. Honors went to Mrs Carl Hofmeister Mrs Otto Klahn Mrs Alfred Klahn Mrs Margaret Russell and Mrs C J Heckard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Petersen
Carl Hofmeister
Otto Klahn
Alfred Klahn
Margaret Russell
C. J. Heckard
Gethsemane Shrine Members Invited to Keokuk Picnic
Members and families of Gethsemane Shrine No 1 are invited to a Southern Iowa White Shrine club picnic next Sunday at Rand Park in Keokuk. A basket dinner is planned for 12 30 p.m. Jeanne Belknap will depart Monday for visits with Betty Bushman in St Louis and a month in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gethsemane Shrine No. 1
Southern Iowa White Shrine Club
Rand Park
Keokuk
Jeanne Belknap
C Avenue NE
Betty Bushman
St. Louis
Washington, D. C
Women of the Moose Plan Wednesday Card Party
The Women of the Moose will hold a card party Wednesday at Mrs. Anna Johnson's home 523 Ninth Street SW. Mercy hospital auxiliary announces an all day sewing session at the hospital on Wednesday with lunch to be brought by attendees. Jolly Neighbors Meet Mrs. Ray Hines will host the group Thursday afternoon at 839 Twelfth Street NE. Ella Hungerford circle King’s Daughters picnic supper set for 6 pm Thursday in Ellis Park rose garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Moose
Anna Johnson
Ninth Street
Mercy Auxiliary
Mercy Hospital
Ray Hines
Twelfth Street
Jolly Neighbors Club
Ella Hungerford
The
King's Daughters
Ellis Park Rose Garden
Multiple City Events Schedule Across Iowa and Nearby States
City listings show Raiders and Madison baseball at Hill park in Cedar Rapids plus Evansville, Grotto picnic in Davenport, and Dizzy Dean pitching in Burlington. Also planned are theater at University of Iowa, YMCA life saving clinic, summer tennis, and various institute and conference events through the week in Iowa City Cedar Rapids Okoboji and Ottumwa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Evansville
Hill Park
Davenport
Iowa State
Credit Island
Mohassan Grotto
Burlington
Dizzy” Dean
Iowa City—Reserve Officers’ Group
W. E. Wells
the Highlands
William Saroyan
University Theater
Dubuque—Y.m.c.a
Cedar Rapids—Raiders
Madison
Cedar Falls—Institute of Professional Relations
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa City
Okoboji
Lakeside Laboratory
West
Okoboji Lake
University of Iowa East
Ellis Park Pool
Methodist Camp Grounds
West Okoboji
Municipal Airport
Radio committees to meet Thursday
A meeting of the combined radio council committees and related groups is set for 9:30 a.m. Thursday on WMT. The notice invites all Rainbow for Girls to a Wednesday pool party and picnic supper at Ellis Park with 5:30 p.m. dinner. reservations are needed with Miss Dorothy Gibb or Miss Mary Louise Jesina by Monday. Initiation ceremonies are planned for Saturday at 7 p.m. in the Masonic hall with refreshments to follow. The Betsy Ross Theta Rho girls club will host a card party Thursday afternoon in the Gas Company Glow Room. attendees should call Miss Ruth Klepach or Mrs JL Schuknecht.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Ellis Park
Dorothy Gibb
Mary Louise Jesina
Masonic Hall
Betsy Ross Theta Rho
Ruth Klepach
JL. C. Schuknecht
Also Mentioned on This Page
Berlin
William L. Shirer
H. Allen Smith
Hitler
Douglas Miller
Pierre von Paalsen
G. B. Stern
White Cliffs
Alice Duer Miller
Irvin S Cobb
Jan Valtin
Cronin Tale
A. J. Cronin
Little, Brown
Pale Leonard Green
Hastings House
Green
South America
Latin America
Webster’s
New International Dictionary
Great “Foundation
Remler
Sanford's
Mott’s History
Morris Sanford Company
Bill Shirer
New York Herald-Tribune
SUI Summer
Kalona
Opal Kremer
William H. Kremer
Milford
Neb
Wilbur J. Miller
East Fairview Mennonite Church
Kalona High School
C. E. Hillis
Victor Ritz
David Erwin
Kalona Red Cross
Red Cross
Rowley
West Union
la Porte City
Ace Cleaners
Third Avenue
First Avenue
Patricia LaPlante Graves
William Leslie MacVane II
Baltimore
Clubs
Rebekah
Z. C. B. J Hall
Queen of the West
Ladies Society of the B. of L. F. and
K. P. Hall
Vv. F. W. Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
River Pavilion
General Dodge Circle
General Dodge
L. A
United Packing House Workers
Ll. S. U No. 3
Duck Pond
Palm Grove No
Woodmen Circle
First Avenue E
Omaha
Pythian Sisters
P. C
Winter Temple No. 78
Roosevelt Hotel
Pythian Sisters of Winter Temple No
Edna Curran
Burch Avenue NW
Cedar Rebekah
Cedar Rebekah Lodge
K. P
Cedar Auxiliary No
Bever Park Pavilion
Iowa State N. A. L. C
Katherine Klima
Star of Maine
Rebekah Lodge
Maine Hall
Columbia
Bever Park
Valley Camp
R.N. A
Church of the Brethren
Trinity Lutheran
Calvary Baptist
Mission Society
St. James
B. R. E. Circle
Dempsy Jones
Ellis Boulevard NW
First Reformed
Aid Society
United Brethren
George Quass
Near
Palo
Patricia Ann Clark
Springville
Doris Quass
Ada Caroline Clark
Epworth League
Epworth Institute
Clear Lake
Wheatland
Gethsemane Shrine 1
Miss Belknap
Lasswell Studio
Paramount
Killian
Killian Company
Women OF the Moose
Homemakers
McKinley
Ames
Iowa State College
Cedar Falls
Parent-Teachers Institute
Teachers College
Howard V. Funk
Radio Council
WMT
Order OF Rainbow
Betsy Ross Theta Rio
McNamara
Homemakers Shop
DIAL
McNamara Furniture CO
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