Mr and Mrs W F Lake Honored On 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs W F Lake were celebrated by their Sunday school class with a quiet evening at their home 629 Ninth Ave. E Linkletter presented a potted plant, and about thirty guests shared memories and refreshments as they marked the couple’s wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F
Ninth Ave
E. Linkletter
Frank Davis
E. Carpenter
A. W. Aalborg
R. Booth
C. F. Beede
Walter Clauson
J. 3B. Mason
J. R. Short
Pearl Donovan
John A. Wooden
Miss Watt to Give Sunday Piano Recital at Roosevelt Hotel
Miss Margaret Watt daughter of Mr and Mrs James Watt of 1526 Seventh Avenue SE will present a piano recital Sunday afternoon at 4 in the Roosevelt hotel. She studies with Amanda Barnes Barham and will perform pieces including Rondo Capriccioso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Watt
James Watt
Seventh Avenue SE
Roosevelt Hotel
Miss Watt
Amande Barnes- Barham
Beta Phi Alpha Elects New Officers
Beta Phi Alpha sorority elected new officers at an early week meeting. Elizabeth Burianek will serve as president, Carmen Cosner as vice president, Gertrude Taylor as secretary, and Leonore Elsworth as treasurer for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Phi Alpha Sorority
Elizabeth Burianek
Carmen Cosner
Gertrude Taylor
Leonore Elsworth
Mrs Frank M Davis Hosts Thursday Luncheon Club at Home
Mrs Frank M Davis of 1010 Fourth Avenue SE entertained the Thursday luncheon club at her residence. Cards were played and prizes awarded to Mrs Clarence Gitt and Mrs Barbara Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Davis
Fourth Avenue SE
Clarence Gitt
Barbara Lamb
Miss Olga Nast Hosts Dinner With Eight Guests
Miss Olga Nast entertained eight girls at her home at 1409 Fifth Avenue Thursday. Cards were played and prizes awarded to Miss Leona Simon and Miss Pauline Byers. Guests included Misses Lillian Kacer Leona Keppel Frances Weingard Sadie Kacer Lilian Sodoma Pauline Byers Leona Simon and Loycene Crowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Nast
Fifth Avenue BE
Prises
Leona Simon
Pauline Byers
Lillian Kacer
Leona Keppel
Frances Weingard
Sadie Kacer
Lilian Sodoma
Loycene Crowley
Winners Named In School Music Meet For Sub-District
Winners announced from Franklin school events select reps for Monti cello sub-district contest March 22 23 24. Winners include Washington Virginia Ohman Gladys Guttenfelder Gertrude Shoemaker Robert Wilhelm James Taylor Don Kessler Jack Heskett Carl Ettinger Grant Mary Tremaine Dorothy Blodgett Wilson Robert Stastny Thomas Stastny and more with judges B J Moon Virginia Paul Otto Ambros Myron E Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin School
Monticello
Washington
Virginia Ohman
Gladys Guttenfelder
Gertrude Shoemaker
Robert Wilhelm
James Taylor
Don Kessler
Jack Heskett
Carl Ettinger
Grant
Mary Tremain
Hasbard cites dog death as cause of wife suicide
A letter to The Gazette cites Mrs. Charles Vomacka of 209 Nineteenth Avenue SW taking her life on January 10 after the family dog Tiny died. Hasbard says there were no financial troubles and that his wife refused to eat and brooded after the dog’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiny
Charles Vomacka
Nineteenth Avenue
Mr. Vomacka
The
Gazette
Vomacka
Three Minute Cereals to Add Warehouse by Mill
A permit to add a corrugated iron warehouse at the Three Minute Cereals mill was approved by the city building department on Saturday. Estimated cost is 1500 dollars. The note recalls McKinley as the first president to ride in an automobile in November 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Building Department
McKinley
T M T M Club Plans Progressive Dinner
The T M T M club of the Y W C A will hold its annual progressive party Monday evening with a St Patrick s dinner. The group meets at the Y W C A at 8 30. First stop is the home of Eleanor Root 415 Thirty third street NE. Next is the home of Mrs Dorothy Jones 208 Second street NW. Later the party visits Miss Frances Munn 1936 Bever avenue SE for dessert and bridge. Reservations should be in by tonight. The party planning committee includes Vernatta Timmsen and Dorothy Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. T. M. Club
Eleanor Root
Thirty-third Street
Dorothy Jones
Second Street
Frances Munn
Bever Avenue SE
Vernatta Timmsen
University guests attend Coe College Military Ball
Robert Schwerke and Howard Ma dera from the University of Iowa were among the guests at Coe College's Military Ball held Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schwerke
Howard Madera
University of Iowa
Coe College
Central Park Presbyterian Guild Hosts Olivet Guests
The Alice Korteling Guild of Central Park Presbyterian church plans a Monday evening meeting in the church parlors with Olivet Presbyterian guild members as guests. Miss Helen Bray speaks. devotions led by Miss Ann Smithey. Hostesses include Miss Ethelpiss Mrs Robert Roberts Mrs W Allred Miss Helen Murch and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Korteling
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Olivet Presb Church Guild
Helen Bray
Ann Smithey
Ethelpiss
Robert Roberts
W. Allred
Helen Murch
Louise Bigger
T. J. Wienands
Scar f Patterns for Spring Dress 1790 by Anne Adane
The Cedar Rapids Gazette advertises Anne Adams pattern 1790 for spring dresses in printed crepe or silk with soft charming collars. Sizes 14 to 42 offered. instructions included. pattern 15c and book plus pattern 25c, order from Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adane
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Germans under Nazi rule face dire prospects and rising fear
Dr. Lewis and Dr. Browne warned at Town Hall that Germany's collapse under victors breeds hopelessness and ignites Hitler's rise. They cited terror in Berlin, persecuted Jews, and trapped scientists and writers while unions crumble, urging refuge for Jews and a humane policy from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Boebss
Dr. Lewis
Africa
Asia
Europe
Germany
Montrose
Dr. Browne
Wolf Hitler
Roeye
Berlin
Fihnind
United States
Browne
Pacific Coast
South Seas
Beny
Hitler
Krupp
Waitler
Humility as a mark of genuine greatness in Miss Manners
A reader letter questions whether public figures like G possess humility and argues great men must be humble. The Miss Manners column replies that setting a good example matters for youth and endorses sharing happy family stories to lift readers through worrisome times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Manners
Miss Manners
Grandma
Dot
Local Men Attend Midwest Meeting of Scout Officials
Eight Cedar Rapids Scouters joined over 125 representatives from Region 8 at Waterloo for a day of round table discussions on Scout leadership. The gathering included leadership talks by clergy and a program on leadership training, with Chester Johnson presiding, John Bormann named to draft resolutions, and Cedar Rapids attendees listed among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
NRA
John A. Theobald
Archdiocese of
Dubuque
Nelson C. Dreier
First Congregational Church
Chester Johnson
John Boremann
Cedar Rapids Area
Henry P. Files
Carroll O. Thomas
Harold M. Wies
Seascout
Kiwanis
W. O. Schultz
E. M. Pinney
Nelson Dreler
John Bormann
Dillinger Gang Kidnapping Suspect Escapes In Armed Caroute
Police chase details reveal Dillinger linked to a high profile kidnapping while a driver identified him from photos. James W. Gaskin, chauffeur for Mrs. Stern, described the escape with a machine gun ready on Dillinger. Authorities fear retreat to rural Wisconsin as raids spread in the north sector. Also noted: local spelling contest winners move to county competition in Newhall with Supt. Griffith pronouncing the words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touhy
John Factor
Christian
James W. Gaskin
Stern
Dillinger
Desperado
Gaskin
Spene
Wisconsin
Quest to find ancient Sheba city sparks renewed voyage debate
Explorers still seek the fabled capital of Sheba with twenty towers. theories place the city near Mareb Yemen Mein or Naith as expeditions risk lives. Malraux associates anticipate more details on location and plans to explore ruins despite dangers from tribes and desert conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny the Elder
Yemen
Red Sea
Mareb
Mein
Naith
Malraux
Liyr
Thieves Loot Auto and Stage Breakins Across City
Police reported multiple break-ins overnight including a parked auto near 16th Avenue SW with entry only by breaking door locks and fingerprints photographed. Bud Maza reported his candy stock and a rear door glass was removed at a business on Sixteenth Avenue SW. A flashlight and cash were taken from a Standard Oil station at First Avenue and Seventh Street E, where a window was shattered but the door appeared unlocked. Webb Webster area notes list three candidates for school directors in Webster with March 12 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Maza
Sixteenth Avenue
First Avenue
Seventh Street
Carl Evans
R. R. Koepsell
Fifth Street
Shannon and
Lee
Standard Oil
First Street
Seventh Avenue
Elmer Stanek
J Avenue
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W. F. Lake
Beta Phi Alphas
Mrs. Davis
Miss Nast
Hasbard
Fabrice Kitterman
T. M T. M. Club
Alice Korteling Guild
Eee Peoples Furniture CO
U. S
U. 8
Midwest Meeting
Scout
Sheba
Webster
Will Beinke
Walt Bair
Ed Osweiler
St Patrick
Shamrock Center
Sidwell
Third Avenue
Bigelow-Sanford
Dial
Smulekoff
Third Avenue SW
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Ireland
Wynn
Graphic
Chicago Sunny Tribune
R. B. Seidler
Chicago Tribune
Fifth Street SE
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