Dorothy Gibb Appointed Grand Patriotism Of Rainbow Girls
Dorothy Gibb of Cedar Rapids was installed as grand patriotism of the Iowa Rainbow for Girls at the Fort Dodge grand assembly June 11–13. The event drew 45 girls, with the drill team and a baton act, while Dorothy received the grand cross of color degree for outstanding service. Next year the assembly will be in Burlington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Gibb
Cedar Rapids
Order of Rainbow
Iowa
Rainbow Grand Assembly
Fort Dodge
Mary Gibb
Jane Watson
Marilyn Miller
Charity
Phyllis Horak
Hope
Phyllis Kobe
Faith
Mary Louise Jesina
Alicin Benesh
Vera Cullman
Esther Miller
F. Jesina
Patty Dudek
Marjorie van Winkle
Ruth Marson
Winifred Hargrave
Elaine Kemper
Benesh
Burlington
City Briefs: Mrs White Improves at Home
Mrs. Clarence W. White on 2201 Ridgeway drive is reported improving after illness at home. Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Dayton of Beverly Hills, California, are visiting Mrs. Dayton's sister, Mrs. William Hughes, at 620 Seventeenth street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence W. White
Ridgeway Drive
B. E. Dayton
Beverly Hills, Calif
Rowe Enrolls in Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute
Donald L. Rowe son of Mr and Mrs C L Rowe 1815 Grand Avenue SE enrolled Monday in the school of aeronautical engineering at Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute in Los Angeles seeking advanced training for aviation careers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Rowe
C. L. Rowe
Grand Avenue SE
Aeronautical Engineering
Curtiss-Wright Technical Institute
Los Angeles
Picnic Plan Reassigned for First United Presbyterian Church
The congregation and Sunday school picnic moves to Monday at the duck pond pavilion in Ellis Park, replacing the Bever Park location previously announced in Saturday’s church notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Duck Pond
Ellis Park
Bever Park
Mrs Reid to Speak at Rotary Luncheon on War Experience
Mrs. George M. Reid, living with her parents in Monona while her husband serves as a British army officer in Africa, will address the Rotary club at Monday noon at the Roosevelt hotel. She will recount leaving London last September and her wartime experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Reid
Delbert Meier
Monona
Africa
Rotary Club
Roosevelt Hotel
London
Three Culver Motors salesmen win in national Fisher Body contest
Cedar Rapids sellers L. R. Schrader Ray Allen and Fred F. Young were named as winners in a national Fisher Body and Pontiac divisions questionnaire contest. Placed second third and fourth in the Omaha zone they each received cash awards.
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Cedar Rapids
L. R. Schrader
Ray Allen
Fred F. Young
Fisher Body
Pontiac
Generali Motors
Culver Motors
Omaha
The Great Mellerdrammer Presented At Daniels Park Night
The first Daniels Park playground community night featured a performance of The Great Mellerdrammer with participants Mary Hoyland Billy Quinby Betty Locke Rosemary Robert Gertrude Williams Betty Gregory Billy Hoyland Ruth Ann Mackey Donald Lodge Marilyn Chapman Delbert Satora Norman Miller Bobby Woodward and Locke A movie A Century of Baseball and a comedy were shown Prizes were awarded to balloon and sack race winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels Park
Mary Hoyland
Billy Quinby
Betty Locke
Rosemarie Robert Gertrude Williams
Betty Gregory
Billy Hoyland
Ruth Ann Mackey
Donald Lodge
Marilyn Chapman
Delbert Satora
Norman Miller
Bobby Woodward
Locke
Newhall Wedding Dance Sets Tone for Franklin Birthday
A wedding reception in Newhall featured a dance in honor of Mr and Mrs Franklin and their son who celebrated his seventh birthday in the afternoon. The event blended family milestones with a community celebration in a single gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Lieutenant Col Perrin Dies in Bomber Crash Near Baltimore
Lieutenant Colonel Elmer D. Perrin of the CAA Inspectorate and an unnamed army inspector died when a Flying Torpedo bomber failed mid-air and crashed into a thicket near the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Co Essex plant during a test flight. Martin officials cited an apparent engine failure and planned an immediate investigation for sabotage.
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Baltimore
INS
Elmer D. Perrin
Army
Essex
Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Co
Sion
Martin Company
Unified Air Corps Debate Prompts Independent Air Power
Maj. Alexander P. De Seversky argues for a unified air command and a separate air force under flying men. He contends the war department’s stance is insufficient and that air power must be autonomous to defeat enemies, with congressional hearings likely to shape the course of American aviation policy.
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War Department
Army Air Force
Alexander P. de Seversky
Maier Seversky
Army
Navy
Air Corps
Alexander Pr. DE Seversky
United Press
Amerian
Crete
Congress
United States
Washington
le AE
Experiments in Tea and Cane Fermentation Gain Interest
Researchers report growing interest in experiments combining tea infusion with cane sugar fermentation. Studies at regional labs explore flavor profiles, fermentation rates, and potential commercial applications for novel beverages.
William and Mary Honors Dr Earl G Swem
Dr Earl G Swem former Cedar Rapids resident and Virginia historian received an honorary Doctor of Laws at William and Mary College June commencement marking the college’s 248th anniversary. Swem directed the Virginia Historical Index completed in 1935, listing 1 200 000 references across 120 volumes, and served at the Library of Congress and other major libraries. He is noted as a fellow of the American Library Institute and a member of the Virginia Academy of Science.
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Earl G. Swem
Cedar Rapids
Virginia
College of William and Mary
Dr. Swem
Emeline Swem
Leota Swem
Fourteenth Street
A. R. Sw
Virginia Gazette
Williamsburg
William and Mary
Iowa Masonic Library
John Crerear
Public Library
Armour Institute Library
Library of Congress
Swem
Archibald MacLeish
Swein
American Library Institute
Virginia Academy of Science
Virginia Library Association
Flowers and Thoughtful Gifts for a Sick Friend
A hospital patient learns the value of knowing a sick person’s tastes when friends surround him with hot house plants and roses. He shares cut flowers with others less fortunate, recalling wild meadow blooms and the snow outside as he recovers.
Practical Gift Giving For Ill and Elderly Readers
The author discusses choosing appropriate flowers and gifts for sick or elderly recipients. It emphasizes knowing the recipient’s likes and the care taken by the giver, suggesting seasonal blooms such as smelly green, pansies, and roses with thoughtful wrapping. A card should accompany each offering to identify the giver and avoid confusion.
Wilson Head Denies Sheep Trust Charge
Wilson Head and his company deny a sheep trust charge arguing the 1939 committee actions were open and above board and not a violation of federal anti trust laws. He contends any joint activities supported free competition and high business standards in the livestock and meat sectors.
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Wilson
Chicago
Wilson and Company, Inc
Claim Nazi Cruiser Hit By Battleship
London Express reports Sunday that a British gunner claimed to have hit the Nazi cruiser Prinz Eugen with a salvo causing fires. Officials deny the event as speculative and provide no confirmation of damage or location.
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London
Eee Express
Festina shower honors Ethel Schisse before June wedding
Ossian Franks Figge entertained a party of children for his sixth birthday. Seventy five families attended a shower at St. Mary's auditorium in Festina for Ethel Schisse of Ossian, whose marriage to August Holt of Festina will take place June 26.
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Frank Figge
St. Mary’s
Festina
Ethel Schisse
Ossian
August Holthouse
Manchester Bride Sue Young Weds John Herbert
Manchester Miss Sue Young daughter of Mrs Emma Young of Manchester became the bride of John Herbert in a local ceremony.
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Sue Young
Emma Young
Manchester
John Herbert
Film Queen Of 1914 Seeks Life After Crisis
Chicago report on Juanita C. Hansen a 45 year old former Mack Sennett leading lady who says she has nothing to live for but wishes to live if she can find work. She recalls earning 2500 weekly in early movie days and notes declining lecture bookings after the war began.
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Chicago
Juanita C. Hansen
Margaret Porter Weds Lionel R. Martin in South Bend
Miss Margaret Porter of Hopkinton wed Lionel R. Martin yesterday at 5 p.m. in Evanston. The ceremony featured Miss Edith Hettinger as organist and Mrs. Porter as former pastor, with about 30 guests. The couple will live at 1507 East LaSalle Street, South Bend after Sept. 1. Martin teaches at Riley High School and Porter has taught in Winnetka.
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Lionel R. Martin
Margaret Porter
Daughversity
Evanston
Ill
Porter
Methodist Church
Monticello
Belle Plaine
Manchester
Margaret
Chi- Eilert
W. Wright
Indianapolis
East LaSalle Street
South Bend
Ind
University of Iowa
Pi Lambda Theta
Martin
University of Indiana
University of Chicago
Riley
Winnetka, Ill
Iowa City
Edith Hettinger
Grinnell
To Be Bride Of Walker Man Announcement
Miss Holcomb daughter of Mr and Mrs George E Holcomb announces her engagement to Mr Lester Lopata of Walker Iowa The couple will wed July 23 at St John Episcopal church The bride elect attended the University of Iowa The banquet notice was delivered at a party hosted by the bride's mother The guest list included Bob Emery Ralph Raymond Sara Jane Engledow Arlene Zaborsky Donna Kelly Dorothy Sipenter Bill Blout Frank Havlicek Floyd Bothell and Lester Lopata
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George E. Holcomb
Forest Drive
Cedar Rapids
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Bob Emery
Ralph Raymond
Sara Jane Engledow
Arlene Zaborsky
Meade
Donna Kelly
Dorothy Sipenter
Bill Blout
Frank Havlicek
Floyd Bothell
Lester Lopata
Postville Couple Married In Candle Light Ceremony
Mary Manners reports on a candle light double ring wedding officiated by relatives for Miss Josephine ge daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Smith and Rodney Smith of the same family. The couple, graduates of Postville high, celebrated with a reception and plan a westward trip returning to a farm north of Postville.
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Josephine Ge
Janae
Rodney
Lester Smith
Myron Anderson
St. Olaf
Keith Smith
Smith
Postville High School
Post
Calamus Couple Announce Engagement and July Wedding
Calamus residents Mr. and Mrs. R F Mueller announce the engagement of their daughter Goldwyn to Henry Van den Berge of East Moline Illinois. The double ring wedding is set for Saturday July 12 at 9 am at Sts Phillip and James church Grand Mound officiated by Rev F C Voltz. Goldwyn Mueller is a Calamus High School graduate and employed at the R F Mueller Mowr Co. Henry Van den Berge is an East Moline High School graduate and works at East Moline Inter? house.
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R. F. Mueller
Calamus
Goldwyn
Henry van den Berge
East Moline
Ill
Sts. Phillip and James Church
Grand Mound
F. C. Voltz
Calamus High School
R. F. Mueller Mowr Co
van den Berghe
Inga Bach
Clinton
Paul Burnett
Ed Burnett
Louis Burnett
Kenneth Carlsen
Andy Lund
Decorah Couple Manda Iverson and Knut Hamre Wed
Decorah Miss Manda Iverson and Knut L. Hamre were married by the Rev. O Glesne at the Decorah Lutheran church parsonage Thursday evening. They were attended by Mr and Mrs Olav.
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Manda Iverson
Knut L. Hamre
O. Glesne
Decorah Lutheran Church
Olav
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