Mothers Of Y Boys Organize To Solve Neighborhood Problems
A Y M C A boys division mothers club was formed with Mrs. R. K. Stod dard chairing the executive council. Members include Mrs. H. F. Spratt Mrs. V. L. S. Jones Mrs. Esther Brooks and others. The club aims to address neighborhood boys problems with a section chairman and secretary in each city district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers of
Y. M. C. A. Boys’ Division Mothers Club
R. K. Stoddard
H. F. Spratt
V. L. S. Jones
Esther Brooks
L. Locatello
T. C. Sturgeon
Arthur J. Euken
E. O. Bailey
L. P. Atwood
Growth Of Psychology Traced For Clubwomen
Dr. Paul C. Greene of Coe College spoke before 119 Cedar Rapids Woman's club members on the history and future of psychology. He traced its periods from philosopher to behaviorists and noted WWI's impact on practical applications. new members and bylaws were announced as the program opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Greene
Coe College
Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club
Greene
Dr. Greene
L. O. Whitcomb
T. J. McBurney
Allen B. Curran
Cathryn Trautman Weds Chester H. Reesink in Cedar Rapids
Mr and Mrs N V Trautman of New Albany Ind announce the marriage of their daughter Cathryn of Cedar Rapids to Chester H Reesink of Cedar Rapids which took place Monday Attending were Miss Shirley Reesink and Robert Reesink They reside at 1618 Third Avenue SE Mrs Reesink a music teacher at Johnson School will continue teaching there through the end of the school year
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred MacDanel
Aulden Griffin
N. V. Trautman
New Albany
Ind
Cathryn
Cedar Rapids
Chester H. Reesink
Shirley Reesink
Robert Reesink
Birthdays Sparked Neighborhood Breakfast Gathering
Birthday celebration at Hawthorne Hill 3040 Carroll drive SE hosted by Mrs. George Kosek. Honored guests included Mrs. D. W. Warren Mrs. Paul C. Hanson and Mrs. Kenneth Madden with Mesdames A. M. Warner Douglas Grant A. H. Goodyear G. V. Wood and Keith Young also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kosek
Hawthorne Hill
Carroll Drive
D. W. Warren
Paul C. Hanson
Kenneth Madden
A. M. Warner
Douglas Grant
A. H. Goodyear
G. V. Wood
Keith Young
Barbara Marshall Elected to Northwestern Freshman Commission
Miss Barbara Marshall daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Marshall 532 Knollwood drive SE has been elected to Northwestern University's Freshman commission. The nine member panel chosen by popular vote includes Miss Marshall as the only woman. The group works with faculty representatives on freshman class activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Marshall
Verne Marshall
Knollwood Drive
Northwestern University
Marshall
Kiwanis Ladies Club Elects New Officers at Luncheon
Mrs Charles Bode was elected president of the Kiwanis Ladies Luncheon club at the Elks club Monday afternoon, succeeding Mrs T H DeWees. New officers include Mrs Walter Schultz vice president Mrs Richard Buresh secretary and Mrs Grant Anderson treasurer. Twenty two attended the luncheon with a community singing program led by Emily Sanborn followed by card games with prizes to Mrs Schultz and Mrs W L Paxson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bode
Kiwanis Ladies
The
Elks Club
T. H. DeWees
Walter Schultz
Richard Buresh
Grant Anderson
Emily Sanborn
Schultz
W. L. Paxson
Mrs Leo Klinger Hosts Bridge Luncheon for Eight
Mrs Leo Klinger of 306 Crescent Street SE hosted her bridge club Tuesday for luncheon. Covers were laid for eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Klinger
Crescent Street
Bridge Club
Sumner D Quar ton Return From Mexico
Mr and Mrs Sumner D Quar ton of 514 Indian Road SE have returned after three weeks traveling through Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner D. Quarton
Indian Road SE
Mexico
Earhart Hosts at Court Whist Party Saturday
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Earhart hosted a Saturday party at 402 A Avenue NW with friends. Prizes in court whist were won by Mrs. H O Jirsa, Mrs. O J Jirsa, J G Harper, and O J Jirsa, joined by several couples including Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kubicek and Dr H O Jirsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Earhart
Avenue NW
H. O. Jirsa
O. J. Jirsa
J. G. Harper
Fred Kubicek
Harvey Lindahl
J. P. Frederikson
E. O. Samuelson
Circle of the King's Daughters to meet Thursday
I H N circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m for dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs R J Beatty 352 Eighteenth street SE Miss Lena Inskeep will assist the hostess Members are to go prepared to sew
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters
R. J. Beatty
Eighteenth Street
Lena Inskeep
W. D. O. Club Picnic Gather at Isabel Gallagher Home
The W. D. O. club will meet Thursday at 12:30 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at Isabel Gallagher's home 1440 Fourth avenue SE. Assistant hostesses will be Elizabeth Servison and Amy Lilyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. O. Club
Isabel Gallagher
Fourth Avenue SE
Elizabeth Servison
Amy Lilyard
Jane Boyd Circle Dessert Luncheon Held at Mrs Wooleyhan Home
Jane Boyd circle of the King’s meets at 1 p.m. for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. J C Wooleyhan at 2327 Fifth Avenue SE. Mrs. Ross E Grange assists the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boyd
The
King’s Daughters
J. C. Wooleyhan
Fifth Avenue SE
Ross E. Grange
Friendship Club Picnic At Mae Klock Home
Members of the friendship club met for a picnic luncheon Tuesday at Mae Klock's home located at 600 First avenue East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Club
Mae Klock
First Avenue E
Married Sunday Bride Bette Warren Weds William Henning
Miss Bette Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs C N Warren 853 Fourth Avenue SE became the bride of William E Henning 1730 Second Avenue SE. Rev Melvin L Welke of Peoples church performed the ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Vance Richardson of Cedar Rapids A bridal dinner followed at Wurster's tea room Bride a McKinley high school graduate Henning secretary of Cedar Rapids Business College Couple to reside at Mead apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Warren
C. N. Warren
Fourth Avenue SE
William E. Henning
Second Avenue SE
Melvin L. Welke
the Peoples Church
Vance Richardson
Cedar Rapids
Wurster
McKinley High School
Henning
Cedar Rapids Business College
Mead Apartments
Beethoven Club Schedules Second Brahms Program
The Beethoven Club presents the second Brahms program at the YMCA Thursday at 10 a.m. Retta Taylor discusses current events Alma Turechek speaks on Structure and Form Virginia Ohmann leads. Elizabeth Bohn performs Capriccio in B Minor Op. 2 Dorothy Scheldrup and others also featured. The board meets at 9:15 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brahms
Beethoven Club
Retta Taylor
Alma Turechek
Virginia Ohmann
Elizabeth Bohn
Dean Mary Bell Hosts Faculty Women Tea at Voorhees
Dean Mary Bell of Coecofege acted as hostess Tuesday afternoon for a faculty women and wives tea in Voorhees quadrangle from 4 to 6. About 70 guests attended the event. Serving table decor featured spring flowers with Mrs. Harry M. Gage Mrs. C Harve Geiger and Dr. Anna Heyberger presiding. Guests included Mrs. R. D. Jameson of Washington D C Miss Alva Tolf of Ohio Northern University and Miss Elvira Tolf of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bell
Coecofege
Voorhees
Harry M. Gage
C. Harve Geiger
Anna Heyberger
R. D. Jameson
Washington, D. C
Alva Tolf
Ohio Northern University
Elvira Tolf
Chicago
Belehrad and Steffa Wed At Central Park Church
Elsie J Matthews Belehrad and Don D Steffa wed Saturday at 6 p.m. The Rev C H Hook officiated at his home 1708 B avenue NE. Attendants were Evelyn Collier and Joseph Konigs mark. The couple live at 3702 First avenue E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie J. Matthews Belehrad
Don D. Steffa
C. H. Hook
Central Park Presbyterian Church
B Avenue NE
Evelyn Collier
Joseph Konigsmark
Franklin High School
Cedar Rapids Business College
Morris Plan Company
Steffa
Collins Radio Company
First Avenue
Kathryn Wolfe Honored At Dinner Ahead Of March Wedding
Miss Kathryn Wolfe guest of honor at a dinner party Monday evening in the Commonwealth team room hosted by the sales and bookkeeping departments of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company. After dinner she received a gift. Attending were Adalene Dauchy Lucile Funkey Margaret DeBont Lois Worden Gladys Steffey Martha Womachil Margaret Murphy Muriel Vogt Catherine Carrol Katherine Klink Alice Eastland Dorcas Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Wolfe
Lowell M. Taylor
Commonwealth Team Room
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Adalene Dauchy
Lucile Funkey
Margaret DeBont
Lois Worden
Gladys Steffey
Martha Womachil
Margaret Murphy
Muriel Vogt
Catherine Carrol
Katherine Klink
Alice Eastland
Dorcas Ford
Willsons Honored by Gregorys After Hollywood Visit
Mr and Mrs J L Willson and their son J Calvin Willson were honored at a dinner party Sunday evening hosted by Mr and Mrs James J Gregory at 2307 Meadowbrook Drive SE after returning from a visit in Hollywood California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Willson
Hollywood
Calif
J. Calvin Willson
James J. Gregory
Meadowbrook Drive
Faith Junior Circle Meets at Kahler Home
Faith junior circle of the King's Daughters gathered at Doris Kahler's residence 1931 Washington avenue SE for Lenten devotions. The group plans a March 13 meeting at Marilyn Van DeWalker's home 1644 A avenue NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith
King’s Daughters
Doris Kahler
Washington Avenue SE
Marilyn van DeWalker
Avenue NE
Birthday Party Honors Mrs Henry Orton Noted
A Gazette account of a birthday party honoring Mrs Henry Orton omitted the names Don Heim and Henry Orton. The article appeared Monday and excluded key attendees from the write up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Heim
Henry Orton
Three P E O Groups Elect New Officers
At three city P E O chapters meetings on Monday new officers were elected. New presidents are Mrs. Charles Penningroth Mrs. William P Whipple and Mrs. Arthur L Augustine. Officers include vice presidents secretaries treasurer chaplain and guard with installations by Mrs. Thomas. Delegates to the state convention named Mrs Augustine and Mrs Stenner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Penningroth
William P. Whipple
Arthur L. Augustine
Penningroth
Carl D. Thomas
Washington Avenue
P. A. Tracy
Everett C. Hoover
T. H. Wright, Jr
Hal Tellier
Morris Sanford
B. M. Bradford
Tommy Zachar Honored At Birthday Party
Mrs. Joseph W. Zachar of 930 Twenty-sixth Street SE entertained children and their mothers Saturday afternoon for Tommy Zachar's fifth birthday. Easter favors balloons and prizes were given. hostess assisted by her daughter Joanne. Guests included Mrs. Vaclav Kopecky Milton and others, with Tommy's grandmother Mrs. Frank Zachar present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Zachar
Twenty-sixth Street
Tommy
Joanne
Vaclav Kopecky
Milton
A. W. Navratil
Frank
Leo Ram
Rollie
Ludmil Prastk
Dickie
John Russell Bean Celebrates Seventh Birthday
John Russell Bean marked his seventh birthday at his home on 516 McKinley Street SE. Attendees included Helen Hathaway Dorothy Mae Hathaway Mary Ellen Davenport Billie Harris Waneta Harris Marilyn Hunter Merlin Hunter Donnie Jennings Shirley Rollison and Judy Stagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russell Bean
McKinley Street
Helen Hathaway
Dorothy Mae Hathaway
Mary Ellen Davenport
Billie Harris
Waneta Harris
Marilyn Hunter
Merlin Hunter
Donnie Jennings
Shirley Rollison
Judy Stagle
Members of Anakikisin Camp Fire Meet at Church
The Anakikisin Camp Fire group met at the First Congregational church on Monday. Girls prepared stocking dolls to exhibit at the grand council fire on March 16. The group will gather next week at Phyllis Cohen's home at 2027 Park Avenue SE for an Easter party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anakikisin
First Congregational Church
Grand Council
Phyllis Cohen
Park Avenue SE
Newhall Group Dinner Attended by Married Folk Club
Members of the Newhall Married Folk club enjoyed a Saturday dinner party at Twin Towers then attended a local theater. Attending couples included Louis Weichman and wife, Jess Whitson and wife, John Gardemajin and wife, Harvey Hartz and wife, Joe A. Boddicker and wife, Henry Stein and wife, and Gerhart Miessner and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhall Married Folk Club
Twin Towers
Louis Weichman
Jess Whitson
John Gardemajin
Harvey Hartz
Joe A. Boddicker
Henry Stein
Gerhart Miessner
Tyler P.T.A. Executive Board Meets Thursday
The Tyler P.T.A. executive board will meet at the school on Thursday at 2 p.m. in a scheduled session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Royal Neighbors of America assets rise in 1939 report
The Royal Neighbors of America published its 1939 financial statement showing admitted assets at 70,840,055.66 dollars, up 5,977,413.39 from 1938. Legal reserves reached 58,126,676.19 dollars, up 5,377,373.19. Total income was 11,256,605.40 dollars, up 260,315.86 from 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
Royal Neighbors of America
Fraternal Benefit Society
City Briefs and Local Notices Round Up
City residents urged to buy dog tags for legal protection while Humane Society and Ladies Auxiliary plan events. Trinity Methodist supper delayed to Thursday. Lenten services at Trinity Lutheran led by Rev Bornhoeft. Baldridge departs for west coast. vocational class tours local industries. Funeral in Maywood calls Sindahls east. young Colbert released after jackstone removal at St Luke's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
City Council Adopts Nine teenth Street Lighting Resolution
The city council approved installing two street lights on Nineteenth Street NW between First and Johnson Avenues after reading a petition from residents who say the 1,200 foot span lacks lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Street NW
First Avenue
Johnson Avenue
Water Works February Pumpage and Finances Report
Water works pumped 143,012,000 gallons in February averaging 4,931,450 daily. Superintendent H F Blomquist reported to the city council. Water rentals brought 20,430.47 into the coffers. Expenditures totaled 12,893.53, leaving a balance of 48,727.04 on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Blomquist
Lent and Laughter Lenten dinner at First Congregational
The Rev. Melvin R. Welke of Peoples church will speak on Lent and Laughter at the Lenten fellowship dinner at 6 15 p m Wednesday. Clara Bistine circle members organize the pot luck meal in the Congregational church basement with H F Blomquist presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod
First Avenue
Fourteenth Street
P. L. Bornhoeft
Jesus
Melvin R. Welke
The
Peoples Church
First Congregational Church
Clara Bistine Circle
Congregational Church
H. F. Blomquist
Leon Student Wins Third in Drake Creative Writing Award
Glenneth Midgordon a Leon high school student and English pupil of Miss Alice Lubbock earned third place in the 1939 Drake awards for an essay on highway safety titled Think. Miss Lubbock a Cornell College graduate has taught English to Leon high school students for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenneth Midgordon
Leon High School
Alice Lubbock
Drake
Robert T. Lubbock
B Avenue NW
ROTC seniors assigned to army reserve detachments
Six Coe college seniors in the ROTC unit were announced for army reserve detachments after graduation. They will become second lieutenants in infantry units and report to the 349th, 53rd, and 350th infantry regiments. The orders take effect May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Army Reserve
Cedar Rapids Military District
Infantry Reserve
Frank McLeod
Traer
Harley L. Moore, Jr
Davenport
Robert M. Schultz
Ackley
349Th Infantry
James T. Cousin
Paullina
53Rd Infantry
George W. Thomas
Carroll
Frederick M. Wooster
Eagle Grove
Gospel Crusaders to Hold All Day at Salvation Army Hall
The Gospel Crusaders gather at Salvation Army hall at 1121 Third Street SE all day Wednesday. Rev Grant Anderson of First Baptist will address members at 10 30 a m. An open air meeting at 6 30 p m and a hall meeting at 7 30 p m follow with music by visiting bands and solos. Visiting corps include Davenport Burlington Moline Maquoketa Dubuque Waterloo Muscatine Ottumwa Clinton and Marshalltown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gospel Crusaders
Salvation Army
Third Street
Grant Anderson
First Baptist Church
The
Crusaders
Second Avenue
Davenport
Burlington
Moline
Maquoketa
Dubuque
Waterloo
Muscatine
Ottumwa
Clinton
Marshalltown
Character Training Of Youth Stressed In PTA Discussion
One hundred parents heard six viewpoints on youth character at a PTA panel at First Presbyterian church. Speakers urged parental responsibility, authentic living, and home as the base for character, tying religious instruction and civic duty to youth development amid unemployment concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
William W. Crissman
George Newland
Church
R. N. Coolidge
Sara Ann Brown
Helen McCleery
Wilson High School
McKinley High School
The Story of Democracy and Military Readiness
The piece argues history shows wars often reduced by preparation and questions the belief that American armies are never defeated. It cites New Orleans, Mexico, Civil War, Spanish-American War, and notes few read history, leaving mass ignorance about democracy's development and the need for both armed and civic preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jackson
Mexico
Enduring vigilance supports collective success
A concluding reflection stresses that lasting progress rests on constant public watchfulness and care by all people at all times, underscoring civic responsibility and shared duty.
The Ideals of Democracy Now and Then Get Pushed Into the Background
Updated piece argues core democratic ideals are sidelined by practical concerns and political maneuvering. It contrasts urgent calls for reform with routines of governance, urging renewed emphasis on foundational rights and public accountability.
Young Men's Bureau Excursion to State Basketball Tourney
The Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce plans a Thursday evening excursion to the state basketball tournament in Iowa City for members, wives, and guests on March 14. The committee has scheduled special interurban cars, lunch on the train, and a reserved bureau section at the University field house. reservations are through the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Chamber of Commerce
Anamosa Reformatory
University Field House
Lingerie Fashions Spark Spring Style Show at Roosevelt
Newman's store staged a spring fashion show for 117 employees and guests at the Roosevelt hotel. Models showcased slim dark blue frocks and coats with white lingerie accents, bold slacks, and varied accessories including turbans, hats, and pink gloves. The event highlighted navy dominates, new colors, and torso-length tailord suits with lively Turkish inspired slacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Hotel
Newman’s
Mademoiselle Magazine
B. J. Newburger
Fabian Engel
Engel
Appointment of Administratrix in Whitney Estate
Notice is given that Allie Mangold was appointed and qualified on March 4 1940 as administratrix of Amy Blanche Whitney's estate in Linn County Iowa. All persons owing debts to the estate should pay promptly. Claims must be filed with the Linn County District Court. Attorney is Geo C Claassen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Istratrix
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Amy Blanche Whitney
Iowa District
Notice of Executor Appointment in Linn County Iowa
1940 notice states Aaron OF EXECU duly appointed and qualified as executor of the estate of O. W. Esslinger of Linn County Iowa. All debts to the estate must be paid promptly. Merchants National Bank serves as executor in the Linn County District Court seat.
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Flapper
By Sylvia
Cathryn Trautman
Kiwanis Ladies’ Club
Sumner D. Quartons
Charles Earharts
S. H. N. Circle
Tad
PCC
He Gowlene
Tehes
William Henning
Dorothy
Scheldrup
Lenore Topinka
Harriet Miller
Ruth Massey
Dean Mary Bell
Miss Belehrad
Don Steffa
J. L. Willsons
Gregorys
Faith Junior Circle
P.E.O
Mesdames Sanford
A. L. Vogtenthaler
H. H. Morse
Frank W. Orr
E. R. Newcomer
Thomas
Guy E. Hillier
Harry S. Johnson
Ronald Booth
Robert Stonebraker
Storm Lake
M. S. McClaran
Bess Pugh
Offiers
Augustine
M. S. Hallman
O. W. Lawrence
Joseph W. Stenner
Bruce A. West
Roy E. Curray
R. W. Manatt
Ingram Bixler
Lawrence
Stenner
R. P. Taylor
George Krabbenhoff
Tommy Zachar
John Bean
Anakikisin Camp Fire
Newhall
P.T.A. Meetings
Royal Neighbor Society
City Briefs
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Trinity Methodist Church
John Baldridge
William Baldridge
Mount Vernon Avenue
Columbus Junction Schools
H. E. Northey
Gazette
Harvey Sindahl
Maywood
Mr. Sindahl
E. N. Dodd
Sindahl
Ralph Laverne. Colbert
Olie Omar
Eleventh Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Salvation Army Hall
Tilson H. Petro
Dwight Krumholtz
United States
Camera Shop
3Rd Ave
Allie Mangold
Geo. C. Claassen
Aaron
O. W. Esslinger
Merchants National Bank
F. C. Byers
Morris
Morris Plan
Dr. Caldwell
Chambers Inskeep Optical
Harry F. Tisher
Pres
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