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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1941

Page

11

Auxiliary of Legion Elects New Officers

Mrs. Louis F. Schirm was elected president of Hanford unit No. 5 of the American Legion auxiliary at the Memorial building meeting. New officers include Mrs. Harold E Travis vice president and Mrs. Roy W. Decker secretary with others named to treasurer historian chaplain and sergeant at arms. Executive board members are Mesdames Schoendelen Christensen Jasa Cassel. Installation set for the July meeting. A program by Miss Marvel Dulin bassoonist followed by reports on welfare scholarship and sewing hours. The unit won a district membership trophy for the greatest increase.

Louis F. Schirm C Avenue NW Hanford American Legion Auxiliary Memorial Building Harold E Travis Roy W. Decker Frank Nalley Milroy Unzeitig O. F. Lovett Harry Cooper A. E. Schoendelen Sam Christensen Charles Jasa A. J. Cassel Earl Heinze St. Paul Loraine Jones Walter A. Kansky Schirm Cedar Rapids Harry Gunderson U. S. Veterans Knoxville Arthur D Davenport

National citation for exceeding membership quota by Dec 27

Mrs Kansky appointed an auditing committee including Floyd Baumgartner H L Estep and J Howard Walsh. Members voted to contribute 50 to Camp Good Health. Refreshments were served under the direction of Del T Stanton and Miss Ann McCurley.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Teen Dance Saturday

The spring formal for Cedar Rapids Country Club members and guests will be held Saturday evening at the club. The event features teen attendees and follows the season's social schedule.

Country Club Sons and Daughters of Cedar Rapids Country Club

Anne Bormann Pre Nuptial Party Given for Bride Elect

Miss Anne Bormann the bride to be of Clarence David Murray of Cleveland Ohio is honored at a dinner party and shower hosted by Mrs H A Schimberg at 1830 Seventh Avenue SE. Twelve guests attended including Mrs Edwin Vanourney, Miss Marcella Muhl of Vinton Mrs David Wallace of Chicago and Mrs James Bormann of Milwaukee.

Anne Bormann Clarence David Murray Cleveland H. A. Schimberg Seventh Avenue SE Edwin Vanourney Marcella Muhl Vinton David Wallace Chicago James Bormann Milwaukee

Mrs Twogoods Students To Give Recital Saturday

Mrs Lorin Twogood presents piano and vocal students at 8 p m Saturday in Y W C A Beethoven club rooms. Accompanist Betty Jean Stephenson. Program features Bach Mozart Chopin Debussy Mendelssohn and more with readings by Ellen Johnson and two pianos pieces. Mary Jeanne Palmer Chester Wetzel Shirley Meade receive top honors in state federation contests.

Lorin Twogood Y.W.C.A Betty Jean Stephenson Mozart Martha Jennison Thompson Roger Jennison Aly Liebestraum Handel Richard Jones Rachmaninoff Sandy Marion Gardlan Mana-Zucca Patty DuToit Cicapua Deannte Foster Jean Dunlop la Serenata Ronald Shirley Meade Os Pees Schumann Conees Fox Sarah Johnson Molloy Theodora Davis David Ring Ricoletta Ruth Marson MacDowell Chester Wetzel Grand Canyon Grofe Dean Rink Valcek Mokreds Ellen Johnson Daly Jeanne Gavotte Mignon Thomas Comin Kinssford Mary Jeanne Palmer O Suzanna Foster Dean Shirley Meade

Dvorak to Leave for Springfield Missouri to Join Sears

Lee David Dvorak son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Dvorak of 2240 Upland Drive SE will depart next week for Springfield Missouri after graduating Monday from the University of Iowa to take a position with Sears Roebuck and Company

Lee David Dvorak Frank J. Dvorak Upland Drive University of Iowa Springfield Sears, Roebuck and Company

Friwoto Camp Fire Outing At Ellis Park

Five members of the Friwoto Camp Fire group biked to Ellis Park for an all day outing. The girls swam in the new municipal pool in the afternoon. Present were Marjorie Lodge Loree Chapman Carmen Schroeder Darlene and Marna Cornthwaite and guardian Mrs Leslie Zacheis.

Friwoto Camp Fire Group Ellis Park Marjorie Lodge Loree Chapman Carmen Schroeder Darlene and Marna_ Cornthwaite the Guardian Leslie Zacheis

Camp Fire girls meet for wiener roast at home

Anakikisin Camp Fire girls and guardian Mrs Ronald Moore met Monday at Joyce Libal's home 2757 Iowa Ave SE. They held a wiener roast at the outdoor fireplace and plan a year end party next Monday at Sandra Schene Felt's home 549 Vernon Dr SE.

Anakikisin Ronald 8. Moore Joyce Libal Iowa Avenue Sandra Schenefelt Vernon Drive

Rainbow Order to Meet at Masonic Building

The Order of Rainbow for Girls Assembly No. 11 will meet Saturday at 1 30 p m in the Masonic building. Refreshments follow the business session.

Order of Rainbow Masonic

Pattern 4784 Available In Misses and Women's Sizes

Pattern 4784 is offered in misses and women's sizes from 14 to 42. Size 16 dress requires 2 yards of 39 inch fabric and 1 yard contrasting material plus a cape. Send 15 cents to Pattern Department, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 243 West 17th Street, New York. For 10 cents more, obtain the Pattern Book with the season’s fashion overview for matron, miss and tot.

Cedar Rapids Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Mrs Rutledge and Sons Visiting the Sarsets

Mrs Paul I. Rutledge of Columbia Missouri and her sons Billy and Tommy have arrived to attend the Coe College commencement and to spend two weeks with Mrs Rutledge's parents Mr and Mrs W F Sarset at 1829 Blake Boulevard SE

Paul I. Rutledge Columbia Billy Tommy Coe College

Raymond Klas ses Visit Guests From Milwaukee and Hazleton

Mr and Mrs Raymond N Klass of 1945 Bever Avenue SE hosted visitors Thursday Mrs Harry Krauskopff of Milwaukee and Mrs Max Selo of Hazleton.

Raymond N Klass Bever Avenue SE Harry Krauskopff Milwaukee Max Selo Hazleton

Chicago and North Western Women's Club June Breakfast Held

Twenty three members gathered in Bever Park for the June breakfast. Mrs Harold Hess and Mrs George Hayes reported on the Chicago convention as delegates. The next meeting is scheduled for the first Wednesday in September.

Chicago and North Western Women's Club Bever Park Chicago Harold Hess George Hayes

Jap Newsweek Seeks Compromise With United States

Japan Newsweek urged Tokyo to reconsider the tripartite pact to enable a Japan US compromise while noting partial dissociation from Nazism may not be impossible. The magazine warned against forcing Pacific appeasement, suggesting avenues to prevent pact induced conflict while questioning government approval. An editor's note mentions Domei broadcast and New York Japanese quarters. An unrelated line states an adult life preserver must support 20 pounds iron weight.

TORIO INS Japan United States Newsweek Review Roosevelt Great Britain Pacific America New York Domei

We the Women: A Vacation With the Husband

The piece humorously argues that wives sacrifice preferences on trips to accommodate husbands who drive constantly and avoid sights. It notes women endure irritable partners, rigid schedules, and limited dining options, making vacations walled by masculine priorities.

Churches Asked To Cooperate In United Service Campaign

U S C Sabbath will be observed nationwide with a NBC broadcast. U S O Aimed to staff 360 clubhouses near army camps and defense industries for morale, spiritual counsel, reading rooms and a canteen. Local Cedar Rapids clergy ad visory board coordinating effort. M H Morrison leads local campaign. Admiral Nomura rumors denied. Hull affirms unchanged Far Eastern policy.

United Service Organization For National Defense, Inc Cedar Rapids Clergy Advisory Board of NBC United Service Organization U.S. C M. H. Morrison

Hull Says Jap Pact Contrary To Policy

Secretary of State Cordell Hull said the United States would view any individual nonaggression pact with Japan as contrary to its established policy. His comment came in response to questions in Washington.

Hull Washington Cordell Hull Japan United States

Labor Board Orders Elections At Quaker Oats Plant

The Labor Board ordered elections within 30 days at the Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats plant to determine collective bargaining agents. Sheet metal workers face CIO United Cereal Workers or AFL Sheet Metal Workers or neither. millwrights choose between AFL Carpenters or CIO or neither. production and maintenance workers vote on CIO. Board member Edwin S. Smith objected to separate elections for sheet metal workers and millwrights.

Washington Labor Board Quaker Oats Company Cedar Rapids Sheet Metal Workers CIO United Cereal Workers Union AFL Sheet Metal Workers International Association Carpenters Union Edwin S. Smith

Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley

Extended forecast from 6:30 p.m. June 6 to 6:30 p.m. June 11 shows near normal temperatures with a rising trend late in the period. Rainfall will be heavy, with heavy amounts Friday night and again on Tuesday or Wednesday.

Mississippi Valley

Brinkley Drops Out Of U S Senate Race

John R. Brinkley, renowned surgeon, withdraws from the United States senatorial race in Austin Texas. No reason given for the sudden decision.

Austin, Tex John R. Brinkley United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sociatl News Auxiliary of Legion Priscilla Lane Sar Warner Bros Rogers Bros Quality Jewelers Second Avenue SE Dancing Lee D. Dvorak Anakikisin Camp Fire Anne Adams Mrs. Rutledge Raymond Klasses U. S Hladey's. Grocery and Market Dist A.e. SE Ruin Millett Gazette Special Weiler Bridge Club United Service Campaign Kichisaburo Nomura Soviet Union C. R. Quaker Oats Weather Outlook Brinkley Bali Neumode Hosiery Shop Second Street Second Avenue Killian Hollywood Manila Mellywood Killian Company Rothly PTT Tay Chambray Faberge Cologne Street Fleer Anne Mitchell Helena Rubinstein Talletrien
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