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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1943

Page

3

Mrs Ray Beals Hosts Birthday Party for Daughter

Mrs Ray Beals of 2012 Meadow Brook Drive SE entertained Saturday afternoon, honoring her daughter Elien on her birthday. Attending were Lucretia Wray Ronnie and Dickie Johnson Jay Kratchmer Penny and Teddy Munger Sue Kay Schu Karen Rasmussen and their mothers plus Mrs CC Gray.

Ray Beals Meadowbrook Drive Elien Lucretia Wray Ronnie Dickie Johnson Jay Kratchmer Penny Teddy Munger Sue Kay Schu Karen Rasmussen Davenport Cc. O. Gray

Ethel Evans Circle Meets at Mrs Davis Home

The Ethel Evans circle of King’s Daughters gathered Thursday at 1365 Elmhurst Drive NE with Mrs. H N presiding. Admission service was given to Mrs. George Bradley. The next meeting is set for March 25 at Mrs. C R Stanton’s home, 639 Thirty Fourth Street NE.

Ethel Evans King’s Daughters C. G. Davis Elmhurst Drive George Bradley C. R. Stanton Thirtyfourth Street

Margaret Bottome circle meets to sew at hospital

Members of the Margaret Bottome circle of King's Daughters gathered Wednesday at St. Luke's hospital to sew. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Leonard Koch at 421 Fifteenth street NE.

Margaret Bottome King's Daughters St. Luke's Hospital Leonard Koch Fifteenth Street

Mrs Feiereisen to visit husband in Albuquerque

Mrs J D Feiereisen of 125 Wilson avenue travels to Albuquerque to visit her husband Private Feiereisen who is stationed there with the Army Air Corps.

J. D. Feiereisen Wilson Avenue Albuquerque Private Feiereisen Army Air Corps

Descriptions of Red Cross Circle Activities and Meetings

Mrs J J Calkins hosted Ella Hungerford circle of King's Daughters dessert luncheon at 143 Thirtieth street drive SE. Fundraising supported Red Cross blood bank at St Luke's hospital USO and Rev Vernon L S Jones center. April meeting planned at Mrs Carson 412 Thirty-fourth street NE. A benefit tea at Mrs Forrest Clemens 433 Thirty-third street NE featured verses by Mrs J A Bundy and music by Mrs H L Emerson.

J. J. Calkins Thirtieth Street Ella Hungerford King’s Daughters Ben Carson Red Cross St. Luke’s Hospital USO Vernon L. S. Jones L. P. Mills Carson Thirty-fourth Street Circle Forrest Clemens Thirty-third Street J. A. Bundy H. L. Emerson Paul Hanson Mmes. Carson V. Coleman L. P. Johnson Clemens H. C. Schrei H. B. Wright Harlow Robinson

Beta Sigma Phi XI Delta Exemplas Met in Bever Building

The Xi Delta Exemplas chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Friday evening meeting in the Bever building sorority room. President Vera Fifield led the session with an educational program by Wilma Hulsebus on The Life of Jane Addams and an open discussion conducted by Margaret Gould.

P.T.A. Meetings Cleveland Highlights Local Comedy

Mrs J M Wiley assisted a two comedy program at Roosevelt high school auditorium Tuesday evening presented by the Cleveland P T A. Cast member included Mrs Norman Sheldon.

J. M. Wiley Cleveland P. T. A Roosevelt High School Norman Sheldon

Noel Coward Improves. Resumes Present Laughter Engagements

Noel Coward, ill with influenza, is greatly improved and his physician says he will be able to resume performances of Present Laughter at the Plymouth Theater next week. The noted playwright is under care in Exeter.

Exeter Eng Noel Coward Plymouth Theater

Appointment of Ada Freese as Administratrix in Freese estate

Probate notice from Linn County Iowa announces Ada Freese appointed and qualified as administratrix of the Lewis Freese estate. Creditors must file and prove their claims in the Linn County District Court. Edward Dahms as attorney.

Trix Iowa Linn Country Lewis Freese Linn County Ada Freesf

Bethany Lutheran Hosts Guest Day With Women’s Topic

The Mission circle of Bethany Lutheran church held a guest day on Thursday led by president Mrs. A. W. Schmidt. Rev. E. W. Waggazer opened with devotions and spoke on Women’s Present Day Opportunity in the Church. The Mines, H. Nelson, W. E. Clausen and E. W. Waggazer directed the program. Serving volunteers were the Mines, George Walther, A. H. Wagner, J. E. White and Miss A. Wiebel.

Bethany Lutheran Church A. W. Schmidt E. W. Waggazer H. Nelson W. E. Clausen George Walther A. H. Wagner J. E. White A. Wiebel

Hostess at supper honors sister before Portland departure

Mrs. Bruce Donisthorpe of 952 Tenth street NE entertained at a picnic supper Tuesday evening in honor of her sister Miss Helen Poole who left Thursday for Portland Oregon.

Bruce Donisthorpe Tenth Street Helen Poole Portland Ore

Reading War Dispatches from Tunisia Civilians Should Remember Hardships

Ruth Millett argues civilians should stop grumbling after reading armed forces dispatches from Tunisia. She notes soldiers face cold mud and lack of shelter while civilians enjoy warmth meals and social life. News stories reveal shared danger and discomfort, urging readers to reassess wartime hardships.

Tunisia

Tree of Promotion and Military Humor Bits

A column contrasts army insignia ranks from second lieutenant to general with a memory aid, then shares light wartime anecdotes. It notes white anklets for night visibility, a sanitation study among lab-bound sergeants, and a dawn mishap of a rookie in trunks heading for a swim on Libya's sand.

New York Marie Pennybacker American Meat Institute Libya C.O

Farmers Largely Exempt From Meat Rationing Rules

Washington officials said farmers face no impact from the meat rationing order as long as they do not sell slaughtered meat to outsiders. Farmers may be exempt with outside sales requiring coupons. Beginning April 1 a slaughter permit system will require licenses from the Agriculture Department.

Washington Office of Price Administration Agriculture Department

Sergeant Packs The Wallop Of The Flying Fortress

Film review by Jack Lilian touts The Immortal Sergeant as a harrowing African theater war drama. Henry Fonda stars as Corp Colin Spence with Maureen O Hara and Thomas Mitchell, as a small unit fights thirst, hunger, and duty to reach safety. The piece highlights desert battles, a pivotal oasis rescue, and Spence’s transformation into a reluctant leader.

Corp Colin Spence Henry Fonda Maureen O’hara Sergt. Kelly Thomas Mitchell Spence Kelly Cairo

Critical Fuel Wood Scarcity in Three Regions

Solid Fuels Coordinator Ickes warned of a critical fuel wood shortage in three regions of the United States and urged woodcutters to boost output to avert an emergency next winter. The affected areas include the northeast and middle Atlantic states Washington Oregon California Montana Idaho and the upper Midwest Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan.

Washington Ickes United States Middle Atlantic Oregon California Montana Idaho Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan

All Versions Frock Pattern 4316 By Anne Adams

Spring Pattern Book presents Pattern 4316 for children sizes 2 4 6 8 designed by Anne Adams. Version options include optional collar sleeves and contrast top with plaid bias skirt paneling. remnants may be used for the version shown. Order from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department 243 West Seventeenth Street New York NY.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York N.Y

Daily Lenten Devotional: KEPT IN THE HEART

Prepared by Dr. Gaius Glenn Atkins for the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. The devotional emphasizes keeping faith, memory, and noble aims in the heart as sanctuaries of courage and hope. It urges cleansing the heart of evil tenants and keeping holy causes alive in prayer.

Gaius Glenn Atkins The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Luke Jesus

Birth rate rise in New Zealand 1935 to 1940

New Zealand saw its birth rate climb from 17.4 to 22.6 births per 1000 people between 1935 and 1940, reflecting demographic change during that period.

New Zealand

Hollywood News Seeks Donat for Flare Path Role

Twentieth Century Fox weighs bringing Robert Donat to Hollywood to star in Flare Path. The move follows England’s top screen star being loaned for wartime films as dowager Queen Mary and others support the project.

Robert Donat Ollywood INS Twentieth Century-Fox Studios Donat Hollywood England Laurence Olivir David Niven Richard Greene Leslie Howard Mr. Pitt

New Year Newborn Becomes Nation’s First Baby of 1942

Broadway gossip roundups note a couple’s six year unwedded run ending with a New Year’s Eve birth that captured front pages as the nation’s first baby of the year. The column weaves in showbiz chatter, wartime travel, and New York nightlife observations.

Miss Kate Madden Dies at 112 in Monksland Ireland

Kate Madden, believed Ireland’s oldest citizen at 112, died Friday in Monksland. She had not seen a doctor until last month, according to reports from Eire.

Monksland Eire Kate Madden

Asset Position of Banks Strong

Washington AP Crowley FDIC chair reports banks with adequate earnings and record deposits near 90 billion dollars ready to meet war demands. Since 1933 FDIC has saved over 1.25 million depositors in 390 insured banks closed. FDIC surplus 325 million after absorbing 50 million in losses.

Washington Leo T. Crowley Federal Deposit Insurance Corration Roosevelt Crowley FDIC

Evening Cinema Schedules From Paramount to Marion

The Gazette lists theater showings for today across Paramount State Palace Rialto Times Strand and Marion. Titles include Immortal Sergeant Something to Shout About Berlin Correspondent Eagle Squadron Phantom Plainseman Not a Lady's Man Are Husbands Necessary The Adventures of Martin Eden Young Bill Hickok Pacific Blackout Great Gildersleeve Power Town and George Washington Slept Here with multiple daily showtimes.

Iowa Busses Palace Berlin Eagle Squadron Martin Eden Strand Bill Hickok Pacific Marion

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