McKinley Ninth Grade Girl Reserve to Host Shamrock Shuffle
The McKinley ninth grade Girl Reserve plans a Shamrock Shuffle for city clubs and boy guests Friday from 7 30 to 10 p m at the Y W C A The event features ping pong a dance orchestra chaperons Mr and Mrs Frank Brejcha and Mr and Mrs J L Berger Margaret Hawkins newly elected president will announce mixer dances Lois Eves and Ortha Berger will Hostess refreshments by Mildred Brown Roberta Owens Ruth Kohl Verlene Vaughn Mary Ann Pechar Barbara Carruthers Janet Lehman Rita Balik Ellen Bacher and Helen Wilson Cupids Marjorie Van Winkle Darlene Owen Pauline Proksa officers Janet Lehman Ruth Kohl Mary Louise Jesina invitations by Ruth Kohl Norma Sorenson and committee members Margaret Bitzer Virginia Christie Phyllis Robbins and Marie Vejda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Frank Brejcha
J. L. Berger
Margaret Hawkins
Lois Eves
Ortha Berger
Mildred Brown
Roberta Owens
Ruth Kohl
Verlene Vaughn
Mary Ann Pechar
Barbara Carruthers
Janet Lehman
Rita Balik
Ellen Bacher
Helen Wilson
Cupids
Marjorie van Winkle
Darlene Owen
Pauline Proksa
Mary Louise Jesina
Norma Sorenson
Margaret Bitzer
Virginia Christie
Phyllis Robbins
Marie Vejda
Camp Fire Guardians plan grand council fire March 16
Members met at the YMCA for a Dutch treat dinner to hear plans for the March 16 grand council fire. Miss Jane Garwood outlined arrangements while Mrs. G. V. Wood and Mrs. A. I. Mason presented year programs and birthday week exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire Guardians’ Association
Grand Council
Jane Garwood
G. V. Wood
A. I. Mason
Dorothy Canfield
A. J. Anderson
Notable Names List in Local Directory Extract
A readable fragment lists individuals such as James Anderson Beals M R Bishop Brown Frank Bukacek J E Denton W C Forsberg J F Gordon Hinton J D Houser M F Hurley Clifford Lawrence Mason Mercer Norman J Skien W C Fenner Wood H Smith and Miss Foster in a historical directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Anderson
Beals
M. R. Bishop
Brown
Frank Bukacek
J. E. Denton
W. C. Forsberg
J. F. Gordon
Hinton
J. D. Houser
M. F. Hurley
Clifford Lawrence
Mason
Mercer
Norman
J. Skien
W. C. Fenner
Wood
H. Smith
Miss Foster
Mrs Hubert Paxton Hosts Dessert Luncheon
Mrs Hubert Paxton of 500 Nineteenth Street NE hosted a Wednesday dessert luncheon in honor of her sister Mrs Lodge Carter and Carter family The guests included Mr Carter and children Bobby and Barbara The gathering featured bridge and gifting to the hostess and guests with names of attending ladies listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Paxton
Nineteenth Street
Lodge Carter
John Cabalka
Jack Fordice
Barbara Nemecek
Dorothy van Cleve
Mrs Stechman Honored At Farewell Luncheon
Mrs John H Stechman who will move to Davenport was feted at a Wednesday afternoon luncheon in the Florentine room Roosevelt hotel Hostesses were Mrs C H Murphy Mrs Kenneth Steber and Mrs C E Murphy A handkerchief shower followed by bridge accompanied by Mesdames Wayne Hickerson Owen Anderson K I McElroy A B Steele Virgil Lonergan H M Taylor George Guernsey and G R High
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Stechman
Davenport
Florentine
Roosevelt Hotel
C. H. Murphy
Kenneth Steber
C. E. Murphy
Wayne Hickerson
Lisbon
Owen Anderson
K. I. McElroy
A. B. Steele
Virgil Lonergan
H. M. Taylor
George Guernsey
G. R. High
High School Fun Night Moves to Gym Dancing Plan
The YWCA fun night cancelled for Friday shifts to an 8:30 pm start in the gym for senior high pupils. A four-school committee arranged the event with music by an orchestra. Attendees should not arrive before 8 30 pm and normal hours run 8 to 11.
Bridge Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon Prizes Awarded
Mrs W C Pfautz entertained her bridge club at 1506 Third Street SW with a dessert luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs Joseph Janeba Mrs Jerry Fottral and Mrs Darrell Hynds. Other guests included Mesdames William Voral Frank Sysel Allan G Bristow and Leo Trachta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Pfautz
Third Street
Bridge Club
Joseph Janeba
Jerry Fottral
Darrell Hynds
William Voral
Frank Sysel
Allan G. Bristow
Leo Trachta
Service Club Work Session at Community House
The Service Club of the Community House will hold a work session Friday at 1 30 p m. Members are invited to participate in the effort and help with upcoming projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Club
Trojan Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
P.T.A. Breakfast Meeting Set at Harrison School
Harrison P T A schedules a Friday breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at the school with transportation arranged by calling 5574 or 26243 Thursday evening. The Polk study group met Monday at the school on the topic For Want of a Nail with 60 parents and teachers in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison P. T. A
Queen Elizabeth Arrives in New York Harbor Amid War Tensions
The Queen Elizabeth arrives in New York after a transatlantic dash, overshadowing idle liner fleet including Queen Mary Normandie and Ile de France. Mauretania shifts to free dock space as New York police deploy 250 officers for the ship's docking amid wartime safety fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Elizabeth
New York Harbor
Normandie
Ile de France
Mauretania
North River
New York
British Press Association
Adolf Hitler
Raedergg
Clydeside
Clyde
America
Red Cross backs city swimming pool proposal
The Linn county Red Cross chapter board at the Y M C A urged approval of a proposed municipal pool citing better sanitation and safety than river swimming. The plan goes to voters in the March 25 municipal election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
The
Red Cross
Kinnick and Hawkeye Stars to Highlight Tipton School Meet
Cedar County School Masters' club hosts Nile Kinnick Bill Green and Frank Carideo with Wayne Miller as special guests at the Tipton school next Wednesday March 13 A concert by Tipton school band directed by Prof J G Westby follows dinner in the auditorium capacity 1200 with overflow in the gymnasium Leonard Maley Springdale superintendent and club president serves as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Tipton
Iowa
Nile Kinnick
Bill Green
Frank Carideo
Wayne Miller
Hawkeye
Cedar County
J. G. Westby
Leonard Maley
Springdale Consolidated School
Cedar County School Masters
Hancher Withdraws From Iowa University Presidency Bid
Chicago attorney Virgil M. Hancher, who led the candidate slate for the State University of Iowa presidency, announced in Washington that he is withdrawing his name. He cited intrafaculty strife and board friction, and will return to his Chicago law practice as the board seeks a new candidate, with Gilmore’s resignation effective July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Virgil M. Hancher
Chicago
State University of Iowa
Friends
Hancher
Iowa State Board of Education
Eugene Allen Gilmore
Iowa
Education Board
Iowa City
Paul Packer
University College of Education
Gilmore
Holt's Hopes For Anti Third Term Resolution Scant
Washington Senator Rush Holt of West Virginia says he will introduce an anti third term resolution to spur Senate discussion on Roosevelt's possible renomination, though he now doubts a majority supports the measure as sentiment subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holt
Washington
Rush D. Holt
W. Va
Senate
Roosevelt
C. V. Shepherd Elected Chairman of Linn Red Cross Chapter
C V Shepherd was elected chairman of Linn county Red Cross chapter at Thursday noon meeting. He succeeds A L Keyes who did not seek re election. New secretary Miss Betty Low and treasurer Ervin F Stepanek were chosen. Mrs Wells C Peck named executive secretary. Nomination committee members were Van Vechten Shaffer Mrs Paul Huston and Mrs E A Parsons. A $1200 nurse program funding was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyes
van Vechten Shaffer
Paul Huston
E. A. Parsons
Marion
Metta Burd
Wells C. Peck
Miss Low
Linn County
Kenneth Cornell
Shaffer
Cornell
Marion High Dramatic Club Prepares Three Plays for March 19
Marion high school dramatic club members rehearse three plays to be staged March 19 in the Lincoln building auditorium. Poor Aubrey by George Kelly heads to the State play contest in Iowa City late March with Miss Elmira Russell directing and a cast including Birmingham Young Riddick and Jackson. Sparkin directed by seniors Kathleen Oxley and Roberta Saunders features Oakley Oxley Parks and Cruikshank. Early American a peace drama directed by Zella Mae Fenlon includes Fenlon Adee Bebee Stark Lindgard and Ozburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion High School Dramatic Club
Lincoln
Poor Aubrey
George Kelly
Iowa City
Elmira Russell
Charles Birmingham
Martha Ann Young
Norma Riddick
Virginia Jackson
Kathleen Oxley
Roberta Saunders
Dale Bebee
Keith Stark
Vivian Lindgard
Bob Ozburn
Two Candidates Seek Reelection In Marion School Election
The Marion Independent school district schedules its annual election Monday from 12 noon to 7 p.m. in the public library auditorium. Both candidates, E. A. Lagerquist for treasurer a two year term and Miss Elda M. Kemp for board member a three year term, are unopposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Independent School District
E. A. Lagerquist
Elda M. Kemp
Board of Education
Notable Marion Ladies Named in Local Event
In Marion a list of attendees includes Mrs. Keith Vaw ter Mrs. W. H. Applegate Mrs. La Verna Crew Mrs. R. E. Lehdigh Mrs. Charles Harlan Mrs. Harley Guzzle Mrs. Clarence Meggers Mrs. Eugene R. McConaughy Mrs. Alfred Pantry Mrs. J. L. Roberts Miss Edna Roberts Mrs. John Reynolds Mrs. Fred J. Lang Mrs. Cornelia Brown Mrs. Roy Mack Mrs. E. C. Hamm Mrs. C. A. Dykes the Rev. Vernon H. Carter and Miss Elda M. Kemp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Keith Vawter
W. H. Applegate
la Verna Crew
R. E. Lehdigh
Charles Harlan
Harley Guzzle
Clarence Meggers
Eugene R. McConaughy
Alfred Pantry
J. L. Roberts
Edna Roberts
John Reynolds
Fred J. Lang
Cornelia Brown
Roy Mack
E. C. Hamm
C. A. Dykes
Vernon H. Carter
Elda M. Kemp
Local Club Activities And Community Notices In Marion Area
Mrs. J B Howell hosted the Entre Nous club and the group voted a $1 donation to the P T A dental medical fund. The Mar ion Township rural teachers held a ham burger fry at Hillsdale School and planned a Cedar Rapids March 30 spring banquet. Companions Missionary Guild arranged for Easter sacrificial supper planning and a $5 donation to the P T A fund. A Marion public schools board meeting was announced with architect Norman Hatton to discuss a heating plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Howell
Entre Nous Club
Dental Medical Fund
The
S. A. Crouse
Hillsdale
Marion
Marion Township
Christian Church
Cedar Rapids
Hazel Stewart van Gorkom
Companions Missionary Guild of the Christian Church
Clarence Meggers
Russell Rodgers
Niel Blok
Board of Education
Marion Public Schools
C. B. Vernon
Norman Hatton
Deaths and Notices Highlight Linn County Ties
The note recalls a Marion exile of thirty years and confirms the January death of Mrs. Anna Shinn Goble in Santa Barbara California. She was the daughter of early Linn county settlers Joab and Mrs. Shinn. The Sunshine division of the Methodist Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Leonard Burrows home with 17 members and several guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
L. R. Fitzgerald
Celan Rollins
Marion
Addie E. Hare
Renton
Wash
Miss Hare
Thomas
Eliza Hare
Linn County
Marion Road
Anna Shinn Goble
Santa Barbara
Calif
Sunshine Division
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Leonard Burrows
Charles Lazio
James Currier
Carl Hill
Niel Blok
Alma Oakley
Amazon River Open for Large Steam Vessels Far Inland
The river is navigable for large steamers 2,500 miles from the sea, enabling extensive inland shipping. This marks a major enhancement in transportation and commerce, linking coastal ports to inland regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amazon River
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Camp Fire Guardians
Council Fire
Matuial Shoes
Flapper
By Sylvia
Kathy
Mrs. Paxton
Mrs. Lodge Carter
Stechman
Y. W. Dance
Pfautz
P.T.A. Meetings
Harrison
Bremen
Kinnick, Carideo
Green
Richards College Pharmacy
C. V. Shepherd
Linn Red Cross
Marion News
Presbyterian Church
Marion H. Williams
First Christian Church
R.E.A
Townsend Club No. 2
Memorial Hall
Leibsohn Grocery
H. A. Culbert
Herbert Krause of
Alden
Mrs
G. O. Stone
Ray McCalley
Des Moines
South Eleventh Street
Springdale Club
Bessie Josefi
Women
Benish Shoe Store
B. H. Shanklin
Seventh Avenue
G. E. Wainwright
Central Avenue
Western Auto Associate
Owen's
Ethel Hart
Storm’s
Marion Dairy Store
Missionary Rally of Christian Churches of the
Second Avenue
Lighthouse Cleanser
West Side
Local Drug CO
Third Ave
Smulekoff
Iigt
Tobacco
Jergen's
D. R
GROVE
VICK
Third Avenue
Fay Marsh
Blok
Guild
P.T.A
Rodgers
Harold Ray
Jennie Faulkner
L. O. Fagle
David
Nebraska
Clifford O. Johnson
Neal Lutes
Dubuque
Mrs. Johnson
E. V. Carey
Mrs. Lutes
A. B. Black
Lydia Wehmeier Perkins
1St Ave. SE
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