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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1938

Page

21

Old Maids Club Picnic For End Of School Year

The Old Maids club hosts a Friday evening picnic at Miss Marianne Corey’s home 346 Park Terrace SE to mark the school year’s end. About thirty four attendees include Miss Coreys and a list of guests with many young women and men named.

Old Maids’ Club Marianne Corey George W. Corey Park Terrace Corey Misses Corey Patricia Salter Mary Jane Murdock Katherine Luberger Patricia Graves Betty Mae Sommer Jeanne Rowe Kathryn Lynch Jean Killen Dorothea Dolson Betty Hamilton Betty Szicar Barbara Ramsey Betty Gage Alflayne Keneeny Betsy Jean Flodin Jessie Benson Perry McCollister Robert Meek Frank Bates Billi Lattner Dick Savel Jim Ralston Tom Barry Don Hersch Jim Jensen Jack Brown Jack Talbot Donald Ross Ted Welch Richard Jen Jam Mc Raith Bill Norris Bill Guage

Myron Jensen Hosts Eighteenth Birthday Buffet

Myron Jensen, son of Mr and Mrs William H Jensen, entertained friends and high school classmates at a buffet supper after initiation exercises in Memorial building to celebrate his eighteenth birthday. The green and yellow centerpiece birthday cake framed the event with bingo as the after supper diversion. Guests included Flora Mae Barton Mary Gallagher Lois Mallenhaver Irene McElden Audrey Shelquist Caroline Cornish Helen Leighty Donald Fraverd Norman Snouffer Craig Seeley Harlan Leichenring Verne Vorishek and Robert Jensen.

Myron Jensen William H. Jensen Twenty-second Street Memorial Building Myron Flora Mae Barton Mary Gallagher Lois Mallenhaver Irene McElden Audrey

Alvin G Keyes Elected President Of Iowa Junior Bar

Alvin G Keyes of Cedar Rapids was chosen president of the Iowa Junior Bar at its meeting during the 44th annual State Bar convention in Des Moines. Kenneth Wilson of Sioux City was elected vice president and Richard H Plock of Burlington secretary. An adopted resolution urged continued aid to the integrated bar effort. Arthur T Vanderbilt of Newark addressed a convention dinner on Judges and Lawyers English and American.

Des Moines Alvin G Keyes Cedar Rapids Iowa Junior Bar State Bar Association Thursay Kenneth Wilson Sioux City Richard H. Plock Burlington Arthur T Vanderbilt Newark N. J American Bar Association

Oust Republican to Seat Democrat in New Hampshire

The House rejected Rep. Arthur B. Jenks and seated Alphonse Roy after a contest over 34 missing Newton ballots. Vote tallies: Roy 226, Jenks 109. party lines shifted to 328 Democrats and 89 Republicans. Debate labeled the ouster a miscarriage of justice amid partisan fury.

Washington INS New Hampshire House Arthur B. Jenks Alphonse Roy Jenks Roy Chamber Newton

Star's Mother Hints at Romance with G-Man Chief

New York report says Mrs Lela EK Rogers, mother of Ginger Rogers, weighs marriage to J Edgar Hoover head of the FBI. Hoover telephoned her from Miami about James Cash finding, and she notes Congress cut the bureau’s appropriation as a reason she has not received an engagement ring.

New York INS Lela EK Rogers Ginger Rogers Edgar Hoover Congress Bureau International News Service East Fifties Hoover

Flood Control Bill Passed By Senate

The Senate approved a $375 million flood control bill and sent it to the House for concurrence on multiple amendments.

Senate Washington House

Luise Rainer Sues Odets For Divorce

Hollywood star Luise Rainer, twice awarded by the Academy, filed a suit for divorce from playwright Clifford Odets late Thursday. The action seeks dissolution of marriage amid reports of marital strain in the famous couple.

Luise Rainer Odets Hollywood Clifford Odets

Evening Radio Program Schedule and Orchestras

Radio primetime listings show NBC WEAF WJZ CBS WABC and chain broadcasts with Frank Black George Olsen Lud Gluskin Pat Whiteman and many orchestras. Notable entries include Tonight programs across multiple groups and stations, plus sports and talk segments, with detailed network affiliations and station chains.

Frank Black NBC Weaf Chain WJZ Chain CBS Wabc and Chain Pat Whiteman WABC WBBM KMOX WCCO WEAF George Olsen INBC WIZ Chain Hollywood Hotel WaBe Spelling Bee NBG WIZ INGO John J * Ofconnor Talk NHC Wiz Chan Lud Gluskin WEAP Weap Chain Chain Amas Andy Rita Rio WJZ Just Entertainment Lum Abner HMOX Alf Donahue Aan Breese Jack Crawford Waabc Ben Cutler Frank Trumbiter Leighton Noble Chun Blue_ Barron Fletcher Henderson Buddy Rogers Iole Noone Breakfast Club Conservatory Music Nmusic Guild American Farm Bureau Federation Bnorl Ulsht Soma Kienz Orchestra Maditson Waabc and Chain Wes Ehain Detroit WaBe and Chain Golden Melodies WFAP INBCI En Sabin WAZ Enen Wil McCime Owen Galt Tarane WIZ Enon Pewt Dauetns Sports Review Artie Shaw Pichard Himber Messace Kaltenmeyer Dale Carnesle Woc Barry McKinley Symphony Orchestra al Roth Will Osborne Horace Heldt Russ Morenan Rudy_ Vallee Art Kassel Blue Barrows Freddie Martin

Archbold Reaches Dutch New Guinea Air Flight

Richard Archbold, millionaire explorer, landed his giant air boat Guba at 7 11 am at Hollandia Dutch New Guinea after a 6 284 mile flight from San Diego via Honolulu and Wake Island ending a long oceanic route with Pan American Airways Radio.

Hollandia Dutch New Guinea Pan American Airways Richard Archbold Guba San Diego Honolulu Wake Island

Nollywood Romance: Gleason and Hobart Wed in Oakland

Actor Gleason 30, son of James Gleason, wed Miss Cynthia Hobart 23 daughter of Henry Hobart film director in Oakland California on Thursday. Hobart’s mother Mrs E B Wright of Hollywood also noted.

Oakland Calif Russell Gleason James Gleason Hollywood Cynthia Hobart

Iowa approves funds for Swedish tercentenary trip

In a five to four decision the legislative interim committee advanced up to 1500 to reimburse the Iowa Swedish tercentenary commission for travel to Wilming ton Delaware. Governor Kraschel had appointed an 11 member commission, but no state funds were approved earlier. The vote drew sharp remarks from critics who called the process irregular and warned future requests may be rejected.

Des Moines Legislative Interm Committee Iowa Wilmington Del America Kraschel Executive Council Gustave Alesch Marcus Dewey E. Goode Bloomfield Alesch Goode Leo” Elthon

Iowa officials named for celebration roles

Governor Kraschel designates a slate of Iowa representatives for the state celebration. Named are Dr. Alfred J. Pearson Miss Irene Carlson Fred Swanson Ted Carlson Alfred Frisk Peter Englund Des Moines Dr. J. E. Swanson Ivar Brodine Sioux City Rev. A. D. Freden Burlington Representative Oscar Johnson Kana wha Representative O. N. Hullman Stanton.

Langer Sues Ken Magazine for 250000 Damages

North Dakota Governor William Langer filed a lawsuit in Chicago against Ken Magazine Arnold Gingrich and author Michael Frost seeking 250000 with claims the article Progressives vs Politician ruined his reputation as a lawyer citizen and public official. The piece distributed May 26 in the May June issue labeled him a master demagogue harming his senate campaign against Senator Gerald Nye.

Chicago William Langer North Dakota Ken Magazine Ken Arnold Gingrich Michael Frost Langer Gerald Nye

Johnson Co 4-H Girls Elect Wilma Lee Hudson

Wilma Lee Hudson of Pleasant Valley township was elected president of the Johnson county girls 4-H clubs at the annual rally. Margaret Schwimley of Sharon township was named vice president, Elizabeth Spencer of Pleasant Valley township secretary-treasurer, and Lena Krall of Newport township historian. More than 150 girls attended the rally.

Iowa City Wilma Lee Hudson Pleasant Valley’ Township Johnson County Margaret Schwimley Sharon Township Elizabeth Spencer Pleasant Valley Township Lena Krall Newport Township

Farms Hold Most Power In U S Economy

Farms in the United States have more available horsepower than manufacturing and mining combined, underscoring agriculture’s outsized role in economic capacity and production.

United States

Roosevelt May Aid Senators On Tour West

President Roosevelt plans a July western tour touching Kentucky Ohio Tennessee Oklahoma Texas and California to back Democratic contenders including Alben Barkley and to gauge major battles in multiple primaries. He will likely end the trip with a west coast cruise from San Francisco toward the Galapagos before returning via the Panama Canal.

Washington Roosevelt Kentucky Senate Alben W. Barkley White House Ohio Tennessee Oklahoma Texas California San Francisco Cocos Island Galapagos Panama Canal Marietta Northwest Territory Ohio River Covington Barkley Robert Barkley Shelby County Ed Crump Tom Stewart Winchester Gordon Browning Crump George Berry Len Elmer Thomas

Oklahoma primary race tightens around Thomas and Smith

Oklahoma figures tour the Grand River dam at Venita on July 10 as five candidates oppose Thomas. Rep. Gomer Smith of Oklahoma City is seen as the strongest threat, with Gov. E. W. Marland running an active campaign. Smith previously placed third in 1936 behind Sen. Josh Lee and is backed by Townsend pension supporters.

Okla Grand River Dam

Iowa Bar Exam: 77 Pass Out of 105 Admitted

Des Moines AP reports the state bar examiners announced 77 of 105 applicants passed the three day examination and were admitted to the bar. Chief Justice Carl B. Stiger welcomed the new attorneys, noting a higher pass rate than last year. Included are Albert J. Shaw Jr and two women, among others.

DES Moines State Board of Bar Examiners Carl B. Stiger State Supreme Court Albert J. Shaw, Jr Pocahontas Albert J. Shaw Iowa City Thomas Reagan Adams Kalonas Raymond Arthur Brown Cedar Rapids Wilford V. Clark West Union William Leonard Fahey Leslie T. Gidlin John W Jurgensen Ruth Duncan Kautz Muscatine Bryan L. Kepford Waterloo Walter E. Kroeger

Patterson wife granted uncontested divorce in Illinois

Mrs Alice Higginbotham Patterson wife of Joseph Medill Patterson publisher of the New York Daily News was granted an uncontested divorce Friday by Circuit Judge Ralph Cady on grounds of desertion.

Waukegan, Ill Alice Higginbotham Patterson Joseph Medill Patterson New York Daily News Ralph Cady

Phillips 1938 state maps offer private car travel

Travel in your own private car this summer start and stop when you like without worry about time tables and the whole family rides with you at the cost of a single fare Phillips offers FREE road maps to plan such a vacation The new 1938 edition is off the press with mileage figures points of interest and latest touring information Ask for these colorful State maps at Phillips Service Stations Also try a tankful of Phillips 66 Poly Gas to preview performance service and savings.

Phillips

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