Navy Mothers Club Leader Visits Cedar Rapids
National commander Mrs. C P Kildahl, head of the Navy Mothers Club of America, spoke in Cedar Rapids. NMCA began in 1929 with four clubs and 180 members, now boasting about 50 000 members in 476 clubs and sending thousands in aid to sailors and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Kildahl
Navy Mothers Club of America
Kildahl
Cedar Rapids
NMCA
Burlington
C. P. Kildah
Omaha
Howard Roberts
B Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids Club
Mrs Bower and Miss Owens Attend Grand Encampment Event
Mrs John Bower of 2714 Second venue SE and Miss Ima Owens of 1508 C avenue NE returned Wednesday from Davenport after attending the twenty ninth encampment of the G A R convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bower
Fighters of Union Veterans Ofivil War
Ima Owens
C Avenue NE
Plain
Davenport
E.g.a.r
Millie Osborn and Josephine Kuba Return From Davenport
Mrs. Millie Osborn and Mrs. Josephine Kuba, both from Cedar Rapids area, returned from Davenport after attending the sixtieth annual Woman's Relief Corps convention. The National Corps donated 25,000 to the blood plasma fund in nine months, with Iowa's department contributing 2,900. Kuba was installed as department patriotic instructor and Cedar Rapids’ T. Z. Cook's corps won two prizes for second largest state membership gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Osborn
Second Avenue SE
Josephine Kuba
Third Avenue SE
Davenport
Woman's Relief Corps
National Woman’s Relief Corps
Department of Iowa
Ethel Evans circle of King's Daughters elects officers
The Ethel Evans circle met at 1616 Maplewood Drive NE for a dessert luncheon and voted $3 to Camp Good Health. Officers elected include Mrs Thomas as president and Mrs H N Beerkrem as vice president. A guest picnic is planned for June 24 at Mrs C G Davis's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Evans
King's Daughters
Hoyt Thomas
Maplewood Drive
Thomas
H. N. Beerkrem
C. G. Davis
Louise Bradley
Bert Teeters
Service Roll Honor Tea at First Baptist Church
Members of the First Baptist church will honor the families of the service roll with a program and tea Sunday from 3 to 5 in the church parlors. Mrs Merritt R Heath will preside and Mrs B L Sheldon will lead devotions. Rev Grant Anderson will speak on With These We Serve and a world map will show locations of those in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Merritt R. Heath
Woman's Society
B. L. Sheldon
Grant Anderson
Birthday Party Honors Lynda Lee as First Birthday
Mrs. Robert Wild hosted a party at 584 Forest drive SE for her daughter Lynda Lee on her first birthday. Guests included Mrs. Travis Barnes with Jackie Lee and others, with a picnic supper served to friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wild
Forest Drive
Lynda Lee
Travis Barnes
Jackie Lee
Frank Smith
Linda Sue
Carl Popenhagen
Bud Berscheid
Donna
Marc Rawson
Larry
Terry
Willis Brandt
Gary Wayne
Social Circle of Peoples Church Holds Breakfast Meeting
Members met Friday for breakfast and a business meeting at Mrs. James Hruska's home 2619 Bever avenue SE. New officers elected include J W Pichner president W E Mickel vice president W P Grunewald second vice president A Jandri secretary and R Cc Folsom treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peoples Church
James Hruska
Bever Avenue
J. W. Pichner
W. E. Mickel
W. P. Grunewald
A. Jandri
R. Cc. Folsom
Margaret Bottome circle meets for luncheon in city home
Members of the Margaret Bottome circle of King's Daughters gathered for a Wednesday luncheon at 1626 First avenue NW the home of Mrs D M Robertson. Mrs Walter Kahler led devotions and Mrs Lester Martinek president reported on the county union with guest Mrs Harry Hamer present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bottome
King's Daughters
D. M. Robertson
First Avenue NW
Walter Kahler
Lester Martinek
County Union
Harry Hamer
Mrs Douglas and Benny Leave After Visit in Washington
Mrs. Ben Douglas and her son Benny depart after a short visit with Mr and Mrs Leonard Hammilton and family at 1202 M Street SW Lieut j g Douglas has left for Lawrence where he will be stationed and Mrs Douglas and Benny will join him there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Douglas
Benny
Leonard Hammilton
M Street
J.g
Douglas
Lawrence
Barretts Entertain at Graduation Reception
Mr and Mrs C W Barrett hosted at 1737 A avenue NE in honor of their son Willard and nephew John Janzam Jr after graduation exercises at the Memorial coliseum Wednesday evening. Fifteen guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Barrett
Avenue
Willard
John Janzam, Jr
Memorial Coliseum
Klatter Klub Meets at Mrs Cramer's Home
Klatter Klub gathered Wednesday evening at 1402 Sixth Avenue SE hosted by Mrs. Paul Cramer. Prizes in five hundred were won by Mrs. Al Doyle, Mrs. Claude Sprague, and Mrs. Ray Lynch. Next meeting planned for June with Mrs. Lynch at 711 Eighteen Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klatter Klub
Paul Cramer
Sixth Avenue
al Doyle
Claude Sprague
Ray Lynch
Lynch
Eighteen Street
Philathea Class Luncheon At St Pauls Methodist
The Philathea class met for a paid luncheon and business meeting at 2201 Fifth Avenue SE. Devotions were led by Mrs H N Boyson and annual reports were presented. New officers introduced included Mrs L Twogood president and Mrs W L Capron vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Huldah Rice
Fifth Avenue SE
H. N. Boyson
B. R. Stuff
R. V. Hamlin
Emil Lillick
Roy Wilhelm
Belle Butterfield
L. Twogood
W. L. Capron
J. W. Barnett
John Dvorak
C. A. Pope
Carl Stookey
Mrs Jessop and sister attend national press convention
Mrs. F R Jessop of 2423 Bever avenue SE is in Des Moines for the National Women's Press Association convention. Her sister Miss Jane Slavata traveled with her and plans to accompany Mrs. Jessop home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. Jessop
Bever Avenue
Des Moines
National Women’s Press Association
Jane Slavata
Returning from Memphis Visit for 10 Days
Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Dahn of 113 First avenue SW have returned from Memphis Tennessee after a 10 day visit with Mrs. Dahn's brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kelly, formerly Cedar Rapids residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Dahn
First Avenue
Memphis
Tenn
Miss Gail Lightner Accepts St. Regis Paper Secretary Role
Miss Gail Lightner daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Lightner has left for San Francisco and accepted a secretary position with the St Regis Paper company aligning her with New West Coast operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Lightner
F. J. Lightner
First Avenue SE
San Francisco
St. Regis Paper Company
Miss Crystal Palmer Leaves for Oregon Visit
Miss Crystal Palmer of 2645 Bever avenue SE leaves Friday for Oregon to visit friends for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palmer
Bever Avenue
Oregon
Rules for K P duties at WAAC Fort Des Moines
A cover sheet for a kitchen police manual directs WAAC trainees at Fort Des Moines to conserve energy and use correct posture. It emphasizes standing alignment from ear to ankle, balanced head, open chest, relaxed shoulders, slight lumbar curve, and hips tucked. It offers rules for sweeping mopping carrying dishes and lifting with leg strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAAC
Fort Des Moines
Household Work Rules From WAAC Workers
The article reinforces safe lifting and carrying techniques for dishes, coal, and crates. It advises using two people for heavy loads, sliding racks instead of lifting full stacks, and taking breaks to avoid back strain. It also suggests proper posture and teamwork for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WAAC
Summer Quarter Enrolls About 180 at Coe College
Enrollment for Coe college summer session opens Tuesday with about 180 students. Dr. C Harve Geiger notes this is slightly below 1942 levels but above pre quarter totals. Women outnumber men about 3 to 1. Voorhees Quadrangle hosts 41 residents, many teachers renewing certificates. Aircrew occupies Greene Hall forcing male students to seek housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
C. Harve Geiger
Geiger
Coe
R.O.T.C
Voorhees
Greene Hall
Hollywood News Lure of Hollywood Snares Another Star on Broadway
Joan Caulfield, rising Broadway star from Kiss and Tell, heads to Hollywood after a bid by Buddy DeSylva who signed her at a breakthrough newcomer salary. Potential films include Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, Hail the Conquering Hero, and The Padre opposite Bing Crosby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bing Crosby
Leo McCarey
the Padre
Hoover calls for forty million more acres in production
Former President Herbert Hoover warned in an interview that domestic feed and bread grain exhaustion could occur within a year unless millions of additional acres are brought into agricultural production. He said forty million acres more are needed to offset lands withdrawn since 1932.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
President Benes Returns to London from U S Visit
President Eduard Benes of Czechoslovakia arrives in London after a trip to the United States and Washington reports say he is well pleased with his discussions and the talks abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benes
London
Eduard Benes
Czechoslovakia
United States
Washington
Broadway Brio and Nazi Row Mark Winchell Pieces
Walter Winchell notes Hot Broadway chatter about Chevalier’s Nazi ties and station snubs, Madeleine Carroll’s film pause, Eddie Cantor projects, and gossip from Leona Olsen to Margie Young. City spots glow with jokes, legends, and nightclub lore amid wartime headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Chevalier
Sheraton Roof
Madeleine Carroll
Eddie Cantor
RKO
Cary Grant
Jessel
Leona Olsen
Puddy Smith
Margie Young
Forest Hills
Margie
Puddy
Leona
Evening theater schedules from multiple houses listed
The Gazette lists today's showtimes for Aramount China Bombardier Redhead from Manhattan Lady of Burlesque High Explosive Palace Whistling in Dixie Moon and Sixpence Rialto Calling Wild Bill Elliot Seven Miles from Alcatraz Street of Chance For Me and My Gal In Old Colorado Kid Glove Killer Journey for Margaret The Falcon Strikes Back and a midnight showing across theaters including IOWA STATE PALACE RIALTO STRAND MARION plus a note about possible last minute changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aramount
China
Iowa
Bombardier
Manhattan
Lady of
Palace
Rialto
Wild Bill Elliot
Alcatraz
Gal
Colorado
Marion
Margaret
Woman Convicted In Death of Baby
A Denver district court jury found Bernicy Williams 23 guilty of second degree murder in the death of an illegitimate baby born to her February 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
INS
Bernicy Williams
Jasa's Navy Career Marks Five Campaign Bars
Petty officer first class Jerry Jasa son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Jasa 2107 D street SW enlisted February 1938 to travel Five years of service earned campaign bars from the South Pacific theater Pacific theater Pearl Harbor Atlantic theater and African campaign Three gold stars indicate action at Pearl Harbor Gilbert and Marshall Islands and Casablanca He returns home on leave awaiting orders to sail on a new commissioned ship The ship fought Casablanca two days and patrolled the coast a third Our colors were shot through and we sank all but one of five French cruisers Jasa a Wilson High School and Coe College graduate majored in music before service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
America
Kansas City
NMCA
ODT
Washington
Navy Motors
Kildahl
Mmander
Navy
Jerry Jasa
Joseph Jasa
D Street
Jasa
Pacific Theater
Pearl Harbor
Atlantic Theater
Gilbert and
Marshall Islands
Casablanca
States
Wilson High School
Coe College
Davenport Man Held On Robbery Charge
Sherman Stewart 24 of Davenport Iowa held by Des Moines police on a connected robbery case involving an $1800 theft in Rock Island Illinois. He carried $1122 when arrested and faces return to Davenport for another burglary charge while on parole for a 1938 Centerville armed robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sherman Stewart
Davenport
Rock Island
Ill
Stewart
Louis Zeiher
Buffalo
Zeiher
Centerville
Alan Ladd Stars in China Drama With Loretta Young
Alan Ladd stars in a suspenseful pre Pearl Harbor drama set in China, with Loretta Young as a teacher smuggling students. William Bendix co stars as Ladd’s bluffing ally in a tale praised for pace and performance. The film features American oil workers in conflict with Japanese interests and ends with a daring raid during wartime tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Loretta Young
Alan Ladd
William Bendix
Paramount
John Farrow
Rampunt
Ladd
Alan
Jordan
Pearl Harbor
Tokio
Bendix
Governor Hickenlooper to Attend Omaha Planning Conference
Des Moines AP Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper said he will attend the upcoming citizen's planning conference of the American Planning and Civic Association in Omaha next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
B. B. Hickenlooper
The
American Planning and Civic Association
Omaha
Also Mentioned on This Page
Navy Mothers Clubs
Navy Mothers
Naval Hospital
Naval Forces
Red Cross
Cyril, Jr
Iceland
Robert John
South Pacific
Donald
Boston
Omaha. Mrs. Kildahl Also Has A Nephew, Richard C. Soll
U. S. Naval Training Station
Farragut
Idaho
Gazette Photo
First Baptist
Barretts
ST. Paul’s Church
Miss Lightner
Miss Palmer
Naomi Doebel
Ue Ed
Stave Eastr
Judy Garland
Geo. Murphy
Buriess
Meredith
Claire Trevor
Chance
Irene Dunne
Patric Knowles
Lloyd Nolan
Donna Reed
Hollywood News
Hollywood
Louella O. Parsons
Humphrey Bogart
Marseille
Michele Morgan
Morgan Gal
Bogie
Hal
Ingrid Bergman
Simone Simon
Franz Werfel
Bernadette
Ben Borgeaus
General Service Studios
Mimi Forsaythe
Pat Stacey
Roy Roberts
Twentieth Century-Fox
Johnny Mack Browns
Cocoanut Grove
John Erskine
MGM
Everett Riskin
Geraldine du Bois
Ted Lewis
Biltmore Bowl
Walter Winchell
Man About
New York
Forty-second Street
Fifth
Father Duffy
Forty-seventh
Radio City
Fifth Avenue Library
Greenwich Village
Washington Square
Nemos
Sophiei Tucker
H’wood
Larry Adler
Doubleday-Doran
Satevepost
Reuben
Lindy’s
Ruban Bleu
Theodore’s
Sabe 3
Chester Morris
Jean Parker
Gazette
Punkins
Mr. Ladd
Africa
Rae Sleebo
North Africa
Ginger Rogers
Ray Milland
Robert Young
Laraine Day
Falcon
Tom Conway
Robert Taylor
Brian Donlevy
Easste
Kresge’s
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