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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1943

Page

5

Pythian Sisters Hold Their Annual Instruction School

Winter Temple No. 78 of the Pythian Sisters held its annual instruction school with 75 attendees at K. P. hall. District Deputy Grand Chief Marie Douglass led sessions. guests included Bertha Buffington Effie Parsons and Frank Sheppard. Various officers were certified for proficiency and new delegates to Grand Temple were elected, with Ruth Reid and Myrtle Vaverka among key appointees.

Winter Temple No Pythian K. P. Hall Marie Douglass Bertha Buffington Effie Parsons Iowa Frank Sheppard Cedar Rapids Temple Effie Ellenberger Ruth Reid Myrtle Vaverka Allie Fisher la Verna Jones Inez Millian Sylia Hines Lydia Buchan Ida Manchester Lottie

Cross Town club elects new officers at meeting

Members met Thursday night at 1103 Eighth Street NW with Mrs Elmer Waller. Officers elected include President Mrs Edward Pei son, vice president Mrs Wood row Gallagher, secretary treasurer Mrs Wend Kremenak, and scribe Mrs John D Coombe. Prizes went to Mrs Maylene Barnet, Warren Wharton, and John Coombs. Mrs Wharton celebrated a birthday. guest was Mrs R W Mc Cloud. Next meeting set for March 18 with Mrs Joe Kremenuk at 719 Fourteenth Street SE.

Cross Town Club Elmer Waller Eighth Street Edward Peison Woodrow Gallagher Wend Kremenak John D Coombe Maylene Barnet Warren Wharton John Coombs Wharton R W McCloud Joe Kremenuk Fourteenth Street

Courtesy shower for Mrs Leon Flack given at Doris F Stein home

A personal shower for Mrs Leon Flack was held Thursday evening at Mrs Doris F Stein’s residence 2100 Greenwood drive SE. Prizes were won by Mrs Frank Mary and Mrs James Watt. Attendees included Marvin D Batley Paul Novak Arthur Birnes C H Ernst M B Dodds Watt and Maly.

Leon Flack Doris F Stein Greenwood Drive Frank Mary James Watt Mmies Marvin D_ Batley Paul Novak Arthur Birnes H Ernst M B. Dodds Watt Maly

Kenwood Park Women Elect Officers at Meeting

The Womans Circle of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church held its annual election on Wednesday. Mrs. R M Smith was reelected president and Mrs. Paul C. Hanson secretary. Other officers chosen include Mrs F D Miller as vice president and Mrs J Ludlow as treasurer.

Womans Circle Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church R M Smith Paul C. Hanson F D Miller J. Ludlow

Cultus Club Meets on Synthetics Program Host

The Cultus club met Thursday at the home of Mrs J H Woonod side 614 First avenue NW Mrs George Baumgartner led a program on Synthetics The club plans a March 18 meeting at Mrs Jessie Canfield 1407 Third avenue SE with Mrs T B Yuill presenting Women In Industry.

Cultus Club J H Woonodside First Avenue NW George Baumgartner Jessie Canfield Third Avenue T. B Yuill

IHN Circle Members Meet At Cooley Home

Members of the IHN circle of King's Daughters met Thursday at 518 Seventeenth Street SE. Ten dollars was voted for the Red Cross drive and five dollars for Rev. Vernon L. Jones boys work. Next meeting set for March 18 with Mrs E W. Rossiter at 2224 Fifth Avenue SE.

IHN Circle of King's Daughters C S Cooley Seventeenth Street Red Cross Vernon L. Jones E W. Rossiter Fifth Avenue

Camp Fire group elects officers at Kenyon home

The Za Hi Ti Yan Camp Fire unit elected officers at a meeting held at Mrs. J. K. Kenyon’s house on Ellis boulevard NW. Elected were President Sonia Martin, Vice-President Nancy Pealer, Secretary Marilyn La Mar, Treasurer Beverly Teausant, Scribe Genevieve Buess.

Za Hi Ti Yan J. K. Kenyon Ellis Boulevard Sonia Martin Nancy Pealer Marilyn LaMar Beverly Teausant Genevieve Buess

Art in Christian Era Highlighted by Cedar Rapids Educator

E J Bruns, art supervisor for Cedar Rapids public schools, told the Woman's association of the First Congregational church that art created during the Christian era stands as a high point of all time. He spoke on Faith in Church Art as luncheon duties and devotions preceded the program.

E. J Bruns Cedar Rapids Woman's Association First Congregational Church Bruns Charles T Hickok Emma Holden Oscar A. Anderson E. E Schenefelt A W Meyer E.O Samuelson E. N Woods Philip Gaines

Fourteen Members Attend Red Cross Dessert Luncheon

Fourteen members of the Service circle met Thursday with Mrs. Hugh Reynolds at 821 Camburn Court SE for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. E D Jack presided at the business meeting and Mrs. Myron Mason led devotions. Five dollars was voted to the Red Cross and 250 dollars to the Father Vernon L. S Jones' project. Members work on surgical dressings each Wednesday at the South Side Red Cross unit. Guests included Mrs F W Adams Mrs A L Raymond and Mrs Leo Geeseman.

Hugh Reynolds Camburncourt SE F W. Wells E D Jack Myron Mason Red Cross Vernon L. S Jones South Side F W Adams A L. Raymond Leo Geesaman

Women Wear the Pants in Wartime Opinion Piece

A wartime column argues women adopting pants is a practical shift of gender roles. It dismisses male anger, asserts women will take over responsibilities while men fight, and says pants enhance self sufficiency without harm, though behavior may seem swaggering to some men.

Memphis, Tenn

Three Iowans Named Among 471 Japanese PoW Prisoners

Washington AP reports the War Department released 471 American soldiers held by Japan in the Philippines. Three Iowans are listed: Private Carson C. Hopkins of Clinton, Private John A. Johnson of Gilmore City, and Private Orion R. Miller of Macedonia, with next of kin notified.

Washington War Department United States Philippine Islands Carson C. Hopkins Clenna A. Hopkins Clinton John A. Johnson Carl J Johnson Gilmore City Orion R. Miller Clyde R. Miller Macedonia

Clark Approved as Idaho Federal Judge

Washington AP reports the Senate confirmed former Idaho governor Chase A Clark as federal district judge for Idaho. The action adds a senior state legal figure to the federal bench, reflecting a notable career in public service.

Washington Senate Chase A Clark Idaho

Ammonia supply revival sparks spring cleaning talk

Over the Back Fence notes that ammonia gas used in manufacture is again released after a six month freeze, with Cedar Rapids wholesalers predicting ample future supply in two to three weeks. The column also shares home kitchen tips including a broiled grapefruit dish and inventive uses for leftovers with marshaled details on quantities and methods.

Cedar Rapids

Starvation May Help Drive Japs From Aleutians

New York AP reports Dr Harold E Anthony of the American Museum of Natural History says starvation and sparse vegetation on the Aleutians will undermine Japanese presence. He notes fog and currents hinder both sides, making supply runs and air and sea attacks hazardous amid volcanic islands and limited local livelihoods.

New York Americas

Island defenses and submarine patrols cited in war briefing

A wartime briefing notes the strategic uncertainty of island value to both sides while stressing a strong nuisance factor from Japanese presence. It says U S subs patrol the shores around the islands to prevent Japanese supplies and to hinder any American attack. The speaker downplays military expertise but emphasizes active submarine surveillance and maintaining pressure on both sides.

Attacks on F R Roosevelt Sons Spark House Debate

Rep Willam P Lambertson says he did not attack the Roosevelt boys military records though he accused the President of lifting them from combat. He claims Eisenhower and Vandegrift sent the sons home for manpower, promising a formal reply in a few days.

Washington Willam P Lambertson R-Kan Roosevelt House Elliott Vandegrift Jimms Guadalcanal

Spellman Reaches Gibraltar on Seville Trip

Archbishop Francis J Spellman of New York arrived at Gibraltar according to the Daily Mail. While in Seville he conferred with the British ambassador to Spain, as reported Friday.

London Ins Francis J Spellman New York Gibraltar Daily Mail Seville Spain

Andy Hardy Double Life at Paramount Show

Andy Hardy faces his usual mix of romance and trouble as he chases college life and a potential army future. Esther Williams and Ann Rutherford rival his affection while a spoiled check and car sale schemes test his finances. Judge Hardy steps in to push college plans as Mickey Rooney again anchors the zany family portrait.

Andy Hardy Mickey Rooney Esther Williams Ann Rutherford Lewis Stone Fay Holden Cecilia Parker William Lundisan Paramount Theater AMD Andy Mickey Boones Hardy Pictures Fas Holden Mister Rooney Nadine Subotnik

Paramount's Double Feature and Holmes at Paramount

The listing shows theater schedules including Paramount featuring Andy Harrdy's Double Lite and One Dangerous Night with Sherlock Holmes and The Secret Weapon. Other theaters like Rialto Strand and Panama list titles such as Thundering Hoofs, The Pied Piper, Jailhouse Blues, and Desperate Journey with showtimes spanning late afternoon to midnight.

Five Sullivan Brothers Navy Pact Inspires Film

Hollywood reports a motion picture deal is likely about the five Sullivan brothers from Waterloo Iowa who perished when the Juneau sank in the Solomons. David O Selznick is mentioned as a top rights prospect while Elevens Davis handles negotiations. The brothers, sons of Mr. and Mrs Thomas F Sullivan, served together on the same ship per a family stipulation.

Emma Randall Iowa City Ollywood INS Sullivan Brothers Juneau Solomons Davis David O Selanic Thomas F Sullivan Waterlon Navy

On Broadway with Walter Winchell TOVE LETTER of the week

The New Orleans States editorial page praises Pearson and Winchell for reporting and analyzing news, citing their courage to challenge congressional allies of Nazi propagandists and German Bunds before Pearl Harbor. The column also references Allen Smith’s new book and a Miami Herald editorial on free speech defended by Winchell.

TOVE New Pearl Harbor Pearson Winchell Bardia Associated Press Allen Smith Smith N ¥ World-Telegram

Academy dinner unveils flag with 27 677 Hollywood names

Tyrone Power and Alan Ladd raised the flag in uniforms as a sea of stars gathered. Lieut Van Heflin accepted best supporting actor, thanking the army. Irving Berlin praised the composer of White Christmas. Ronald Colman congratulated James Cagney, Sonja Henie delayed return, understated fashion noted as absence of ermine. See you tomorrow.

Hollywood Uncle Sams Tyrone Power Alan Ladd Irving Berlin Wes Ronald Colman Jimmy Cagney Natseots Sonja Henie New York

Amendment to Articles of Iowa Electric Light and Power Co

Notice of amendment to the Articles of Incorporation filed in Iowa on March 4 1943 detailing changes to Articles VI IV V VI and related sections. It sets authorized capital stock at 1160 379 shares with 108 834 preferred at 100 par and the remainder common, outlines voting and redemption rights, and governs issuance conditions for both classes under Iowa law. The document cites board and stockholder control, preemptive rights limits, and meeting voting procedures.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Iowa Board of Directors Board of Directors Vcting Eutvane Wate Pacife Sindh

Quorum and meeting notice provisions for Cedar Rapids stockholders

The document outlines quorum requirements for stockholder meetings, adjournment rights if a majority is not present, and notice procedures. It specifies notice by publication once weekly for two weeks in a Cedar Rapids Iowa newspaper, with the first publication no more than forty days before the meeting, and directs notices to be mailed to each holder at their address on record.

Cedar Rapids Mvinmel Pib.cation Iowa Lst Apo Shelmer Stuckhogers Board of Directors Choosha Re Corporation Ate Ann Coder Rapids Tee Shane Heid Erica Aosta

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