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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1943

Page

12

Roughly Speaking by Louise Randall Pierson reviewed

A brisk review praises Roughly Speaking as American in spirit and scope. It traces Louise Randall Pierson's rise from Boston upbringing to a career woman who navigates financial downfall and resilience. The piece highlights Simon and Schuster as publisher and foresees lasting popularity for the book.

Louise Randall Pierson Marcia Davenport Daphne du Maurier Gideon Planish Sinclair Lewis Hervey Allen Xavier Herbert Sidney Shalett Iola Fuller Louise Randall Fierson Simon = and Schuster Cross Creek Majorie Kinnan Rawlings Simon and Schuster Louise Pierson

Louise Pierson led energetic life through highs and lows

A narrative portrait traces Louise Randall Pierson from a bustling, ambitious family upbringing through wealth to poverty, with multiple children affected by illness. Her resilience drives work from writing to hotel management, culminating in her husband’s New York World’s Fair role and renewed success.

Bankers Louise Harold Pierson America Piersons Gertrude Lawrence Mamma Harold Louise Pierson Louise Randall Pierson Elizabeth North Hoyt

Priscilla Club Elects Officers At North Liberty

North Liberty Emma Alt hosted a Priscilla club meeting. Officers elected include President Bessie Ulch Vice President Florence Wolfe Secretary Olive Myers Assistant Secretary Jessie Anderson and Treasurer Nevada Orris.

Emma Alt Priscilla Club Bessie Ulch Florence Wolfe Olive Myers Jessie Anderson Nevada Orris

Oxford Joint Installation of Odd Fellows and Rebekah Lodges

The Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges in Oxford will hold a joint installation on Thursday evening. Installing officers will be H. A. Paul deputy grandmaster and Mrs. Anna Rapp district deputy president.

Odd Fellows Rebekah H. A. Paul Anna Rapp

Duluth Bride-to-Be Engaged to Lieut Poyneer

Mrs. C R Brown of Duluth announces the engagement of Naomi Colette Brown to Lieut Edward J Poyneer son of Mr and Mrs Fred J Poyneer. The wedding is planned for late summer. Naomi is a Duluth Junior College graduate and Iowa University student in Kappa Alpha Theta. Lieut Poyneer is a Washington High School and Iowa graduate, Sigma Alpha Epsilon member, formerly with Quaker Oats, now stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma.

C. R. Brown Duluth Naomi Colette Edward J. Poyneer Fred J. Poyneer Mt. Vernon Avenue Duluth Junior College University of Iowa Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Iowa Lieut Payneer Washington High School Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Quaker Oats Company Fort Sill Okla Merle Norris C Avenue Marjorie Enid Harold J Carroll A. C. Carroll Sheridan Wyo Harris Rockingham Miss Harris McKinley High School University of Town Laiut Carroll Camp Mackall Parachute Infantry

Church Groups Busy with Meetings and Engagement News

The Women’s Missionary Society, Auxiliary Guild, and WSCS plan Friday and Thursday gatherings with hostesses listed across multiple addresses. Engagement announced: Marjorie Enid Merle Norris to Harold J Carroll of Sheridan Wyoming with July wedding plans. Miss Gloria Mittan to Clarence Ireland wed in Kahoka Missouri. Ireland to army duty, Mittan to Des Moines residence. Local clubs host picnics and card parties at Wapsipinicon Country Club. various women’s groups meet for luncheons, programs, and business.

Robert E. King Mitchell, Ind Lee Sanner King Anamosa Cornelian Club Wapsipinicon Country Club Tom Snyder R L. Hyde Albert J Ament Glen J McLaughlin G . Kinser Des Moines Clarence Ireland Witliam Ireland Kahoka Ireland

Newhall Alumnus Elects Officers At Picnic In City Park

In Newhall last Sunday an alumni gathering elected officers: President Elmer Moeller Vice President Agnes Boddicker Secretary Mrs Max Broscha Social Chair Mrs Floyd Boddicker and Program Chairman Lois Baumgartner With ninety attendees several dinner parties were hosted for Pfc Emmett Johnson home on furlough from Camp Colvis New Mexico and his fiancée Thelma Nagle of Jamestown North Dakota Ladies Aid plans a Thursday church gathering at 2 30 at St Pauls Methodist Parish picnics and church events are listed for Trinity and First Christian churches including mission school sessions and budget meetings

Elmer Moeller Agnes Boddicker Max Broscha Floyd Boddicker Lois Baumgartner Pfc Emmett Johnson Camp Colvis N. M Thelma Nagle Jamestown

Community lodge notices outline upcoming meetings

Various local groups including Woman's Relief Corps No 11 Cedar Lodge No 93 Degree of Honor Protective Association No 4 and Cedar Rebekah schedule meetings and picnics this week. Post Office Auxiliary Local 166 NF POC and Companions of the Forest also list gatherings with turnout details.

Pleasant Hill reunion marks church’s 75th anniversary

Former residents met at Pleasant Hall church for the Pleasant Hill community reunion and anniversary program. Officers elected include Mrs Frank Ballou president, Mrs Flosd Siver secretary, and Mrs Don L. Glick treasurer. Past Matrons circle installed new officers led by Mrs Maggie Weeks president with Daisy Truax vice president and Esther Peck secretary.

Pleasant Hill Pleasant Hall Frank Ballou Strawberry Point Flosd Siver Olm Don L. Glick P C Levien Maggie Weeks Daisy Truax

Westminster Women’s Missionary Society Plans Friday Meetings

L Sheldon lists Circle meetings at 10 breakfast with Mrs Brice 512 Twentieth St NE 2 pm with Mrs Johnson 2409 Bever Ave SE 1 pm lunch with Mrs Clapp 1245 First Ave SE 915 breakfast with Mrs Krebs 501 32nd St NE. Second division breakfast 9 30 Bever Park Wednesday. Reservations via Mrs Carr 7725. Bring own dishes. Rain site Mrs Mohn 1900 Bever Ave SE.

Westminster Presbyterian Women's Missionary Society J. W. van Orsdol Jessie Canfield Hugh Hillerege L. R. Swab Bever Park W H Carr Willi. M. Mohn Bever Avenue

Country Club Family Picnics Draw Growing Crowd

MT VERNON Iowa fridays see thriving Mt Vernon Lisbon Country club gatherings with navy staff couples and local hosts Msier Sizer Merrill Burge and James Macaulay in charge. Diverse social events include bridal showers for Mrs Mervyn Armstrong and dinners hosted by Mrs Louis Chapman and Mr and Mrs Robert Barnes among others witnessed by Cedar Rapids Dental Society and local guests. Anamosa prepares for a July 4 double wedding anniversary for George Matthiessen and Vinson Eilers families with open house and noon dinner. The Womens Guild of St Johns Evangelical met with officers and program numbers presented by multiple members.

Burton B McLaughlin Procter Wilkens Harry Matthiessen Ralph Bone Vera Paul Ruston George Hoffman Elizabeth Women's Guild of the Evangelical and Reformed Church John Steiner Anna Mills Rebekah Lodge Caroline Schoenhut Red Island Henry Adams Garden Club C. K. Greer Kate Maurice Central City MT Vernon Mt. Vernon-Lisbon Country Club Navy Harry Sizer Lisbon Merrill Burge James Macaulay Mervyn Armstrong Thomas Armstrong Howard Johnston Armstrong Louis Chapman Robert Barnes Charles Davidson Chicago Leona Barnes Bozeman Mont E R Needles H . Needles Kitchener, Ont Anamosa George Matthiessen Stone City Vinson Eilers Wyoming Matthiessen

Miss Pearl Weisgenant Honor Gift Birthday Plans

Ossian friends celebrated Miss Pearl Weisgenant’s birth anniversary with a luncheon on the lawn and gifts prepared by her close companions.

Pearl Weisgenant

Mothersingers P.T.A. Meeting This Monday at YWCA

The Mothersingers unit invites all members to attend a P.T.A. meeting scheduled for Monday at 145 p.m. at the YWCA. All members are urged to be present.

Mothersingers

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