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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1941

Page

8

Cubs and parents host pot luck supper

Cubs of Den 1 Pack 13 at Fillmore school and their parents attended a pot luck supper at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard P Traxel 1027 C avenue NW. Movies entertained the parents while Cubs socialized supervised by their chief Donald Johanos.

Cubs Den 1 Fillmore School Leonard P. Traxel C Avenue NW Donald Johanos Traxel Warren G. Johanos Donald Duane

Dinner And Luncheons Mark Social Affairs

Social events fill a busy week with dinners and luncheons. Mr and Mrs George J aird hosted at their Vernon Drive SE home, while Mrs Austin N Palmer hosted a Cedar Rapids Country Club luncheon and card session. Mrs A M Selvie entertained Elks members and guests at Bever Avenue SE, with Mrs E C Gise of Hollywood among attendees. Mrs Robert C Armstrong hosted a dessert luncheon for eight members of her CA club at Pleasant home.

George J.aird Vernon Drive Austin N. Palmer Cedar Rapids Country Club A. M. Selvie Bever Avenue SE Elks Club E C Gise Hollywood Calif Roland C Wulson Bridge Robert C. Armstrong New- CA Pleasant

Birth of Daughter Ethel Daphne to Warriners in Los Gatos

A daughter named Ethel Daphne Warriner was born on March 13 in Ce dar Rapids to Mr and Mrs Harwood Warriner of Los Gatos California. Mr Warriner is the son of Mr and Mrs T R Warriner of 316 Forest Drive SE and Mrs Warriner is the former Frances Chamberlain daughter of Mr and Mrs William Chamberlain of Saratoga California.

Cedar Rapids Ethel Daphne Harwood Warriner Los Gatos Calif Warriner T R Warriner Forest Drive Frances Chamberlain William Chamberlain Saratoga

Gallery Extends Hours for Town Honorary Exhibit

The Town Honorary art exhibit at the public library gallery will stay on display through Sunday. An attendant will be present daily from 11 30 am to 1 pm in addition to the usual 3 30 to 5 30 schedule.

Extra Junior League Play Tickets Set for Saturday Shows

Leftover tickets may be available Saturday morning at the Paramount theater ticket office. Due to unexpected demand, three performances have been scheduled at 9 00 am 10 30 am and 11 30 am instead of two.

Paramount Theater The Paramount

Minneapolis Guests At Barlow Home

Overnight guests Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Barlow 2201 Country Club Park Way SE were Mrs Rufus S Claar and Mrs Charles Jackson both of Minneapolis en route home from Florida.

Arthur Barlow Country Club Parkway SE Rufus S. Claar Charles Jackson Minneapolis Florida

Burashes Leave for Fort Knox in Kentucky

Lieut and Mrs Lumir F Buresh of 1416 Fourth Avenue SE left Friday for Fort Knox Kentucky where they will establish their home.

Lumir F. Buresh Fourth Avenue SE Fort Knox

Cedar Rapids Women at Iowa D A R Conference

Cedar Rapids delegates returned from the forty second Iowa D A R conference in Sioux City. Mayflower and Ashley chapters were represented by named members. Emery spoke on national defense. McElroy of Ottumwa was named pilgrimage winner in Washington DC. Lick reported on AR programs. Crowbaugh led the "Prairie Pioneers" pageant. Thomas elected state treasurer.

Cedar Rapids D. A Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution Sioux City Mayflower John T. Hecker George McNewland Carl D Thomas J. Clyde Lick Ashley Bryan Cronbaugh Imogen B Emery Emery Helen McElroy Ottumwa Iowa Washington

Bridge lesson funds aid Bundles for Britain

The Herbert S Stamats residence at 2131 Tinden Drive SE hosted an afternoon of bridge lessons last Monday led by Mrs Carl F Jordan. Proceeds were donated to the local Bundles for Britain chapter.

Herbert S. Stamats Tinden Drive Carl F Jordan Britain

Silver tea honors Bluebirds Camp Fire at Cleve land school

Sponsors of the Bluebirds and Camp Fire girls hosted a Wednesday afternoon silver tea at Cleve land school. Guests included Mrs Ed Busan Mrs M W Buckland Mrs A J Harris and Mrs Hubert Kaplan with Mrs A J Anderson pouring. A brief program featured piano solo by Mrs Harold Foulk a Camp Fire origin talk by Mrs A J Anderson presenting Mrs Guy Hershey reading by Mrs Helen White tap dancing by Janet Villers and Arlene Rabik and songs by the Girl groups.

Cleveland School Bluebirds Camp Fire Girls Ed Busan M. W. Buckland A. J. Harris Hubert Kaplan A. J. Anderson Harold Foulk Guy Hershey Camp Fire Board Helen White Janet Villers Arlene Rabik

Birthday bingo party at Miss Lattner's on Second Avenue

Miss Rosemary Lattner hosted a Tuesday birthday bingo gathering at 513 Second Avenue SW. High scores were Maureen Shea and John Crissen ger among many attendees including Mary Little Phyllis Sindelar Rose Palumbo Joanne McDonnell Carol Carnes Dolores Simkavitz Alice Welty Maria Buresh Catherine Evans Marie Hearverlo Betty Newcomb Patricia Beastrom Teresa Spaight Mary Frances Ryan Norma Schmatt Kathleen Shea Evelyn and Dolores Lattner Richard Bading Everett Usher John Hoffman James Dolan Charles Dougherty John Howe Daryl Smith John Barnett Bill Carney Mike Kenny and Thomas Muller.

Rosemary Lattner Second Avenue SW Maureen Shea John Crissenger Mary Little Phyllis Sindelar Rose Palumbo Joanne McDonnell Carol Carnes Dolores Simkavitz Alice Welty Maria Buresh Catherine Evans Marie Hearverlo Betty Newcomb Patricia Beastrom Teresa Spaight Mary Frances Ryan Norma Schmatt Kathleen Shea Evelyn Dolores Lattner Richard Bading Everett Usher John Hoffman James Dolan Charles Dougherty John Howe Daryl Smith John Barnett Bill Carney Mike Kenny Thomas Muller

Hope Circle of the King's Daughters Meets for Sewing

Hope Circle of the King's Daughters met at the Red Cross rooms for sewing. The next meeting is planned for March 27 at Mrs. R. D. Wilson's home at 827 Twenty first Avenue Southwest.

Hope Circle of the King’s Daughters Red Cross R. D. Wilson Twenty-first Avenue

Coe Junior Bands And Students In Recital

The Coe college department of music presents the junior bands and department students in a recital Saturday at 7 pm in the T. M. Sinclair Memorial chapel. Participants include pupils of Eleanor Houts Stanley Vesely Max Daehler Martha Leksa Alma Turechek and Grace Swah. The public is invited.

Coe College Department of Music Coe T. M. Sinclair Eleanor Houts Stanley Vesely Max Daehler Martha Leksa Alma Turechek Grace Swah Coburn Joyce Sanborn Silverado Clarke Robby Mary and Esther Armstrong Blake Mary Helen Hickman Evening Mathess

Madelyn Waddle Honored On Sixteenth Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs E Waddie hosted a candlelight birthday dinner at their home 1600 Ellis Boulevard NW in honor of their daughter Madelyn on her sixteenth birthday. St Patrick's decorations and a green and white cake decorated the table. Guests included Carol Keyes Mildred Waddle Jim Geiger Gene Moes Don Freeman and Mr and Mrs E Tesar.

Jacqueline Rauscher Celebrates Third Birthday Dinner

Jacqueline Lee Rauscher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Rauscher of 1120 J Avenue NW, was honored on her third birthday Thursday evening with a dinner party given by her parents. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Blakesley of Anamosa and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rauscher. afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kriz of Iowa City.

Jacqueline Lee Rauscher John Rauscher J Avenue NW Harry Blakesley Anamosa Chris Rauscher Robert Kriz Towa City

Dorian Society Plans First Chamber Concert at Coe College

Dorian society of Coe college issues seventy five invitations for a Sunday 7 p.m. chamber music concert in the parlor of First Presbyterian church chapel. The program includes string quartet music and vocal solos by Edward Melcher Richard Keen Margaret Hindee Leota Becking Grant Rasmussen Mary Kathryn Ball and Steven Barwick. Melcher and Keen perform an Italian duet and Hindee sings with Becking on cello accompaniment.

Dorian Society Coe College First Presbyterian Church Chapel Edward Melcher Richard Keen Margaret Hindee Leota Becking Grant Rasmussen Mary Kathryn Ball Steven Barwick Melcher Mr. Keen Miss Becking Mr. Melcher Mr. Rasmussen

Bunker Family Visits in Waukesha Wisconsin

Mr and Mrs F H Bunker of 2116 Fifth Avenue SE visit their son Haynes W Bunker in Waukesha Wisconsin for a short time. Haynes Bunker's daughter Miss Louise Bunker, recently in Cedar Rapids, will travel to Waukesha on Saturday to join her father.

F.H Bunker Fifth Avenue SE Haynes W. Bunker Waukesha Wis Haynes Bunker Louise Bunker Cedar Rapids

Missionary Society Installs Kenwood Park Officers

Mrs Melburn Grant hosted the Missionary Society of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church on Wednesday. Rev Charles Bridges led the installation of officers including President Mrs R S Robie and Vice President Mrs R C Barnhart with roles in literature education and social action.

Melburn Grant Thirty-second Street Missionary Society of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Charles Bridges R S_ Robbie R. C. Barnhart Charles Norberg George Holmes Grant J. R. Osterlund White Cross Albert Edwards O .,. Wiedersberg W. Fernow Roy Taft

Jolly Neighbors Club Meets at Mrs Johnson Home

Mrs Mildred Johnson hosted the Jolly Neighbors club Thursday at 3122 Fmerald avenue SE. Guests included Mrs Harold Packingham of Davenport and Mrs Mildred Wonode. Prizes for banco were won by Mrs Wonode Mrs Nellie Scott and Mrs Virginia Quimby. The next meeting set for March 27 at Mrs Anna O'Brien 3030 Wenig road NE.

Mildred Johnson Fmerald Avenue Jolly Neighbors Club Harold Packingham Davenport Mildred Wonde Wonode Nellie Scott Virginia Quimby Banco Anna O'Brien Wenig Road

Malta Eastern Star Holds Instruction School Saturday

Malta chapter No 415 Order of the Eastern Star invites members and visiting chapters to a school of instruction Saturday at 9 am in the Masonic hall with Mrs Daisy Ray of Oelwein as instructor. Dinner at 6 15 pm and inspection initiation at 7 45 pm followed by a social hour.

Malta Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Hall Daisy Ray Oclwein Cedar Marion

Lincoln Ladies Bowl Luncheon Highlights Local League

The Lincoln Ladies minor bowling league gathered Thursday for a luncheon at Mrs. Vava Hopkins residence 212 Thirtieth Street Drive SE. Captain of the LaPlant Choate team led twenty members in attendance.

Lincoln Ladies Vava Hopkins Thirtieth Street Drive LaPlant-Choate

Alpha Xi Delta Pledges Jane Hahn at Coe College

The Alpha Gamma chapter of Alpha Xi Delta sorority at Coe College held pledging ceremonies Thursday afternoon in the chapter rooms for Miss Jane Hahn of Cedar Rapids.

Alpha Gamma Chapter Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Coe College Jane Hahn Cedar Rapids

Edgewood Players Stage The Mighty Melody Minstrels

Community theater in Edgewood district No 1 presents The Mighty Melody Minstrels Friday and Saturday at 8 15 pm in the school auditorium. The 12 man cast includes Mrs Blanche Harris William Poole Martin Wiley Edward Pratt Ray Stumpf and Billy Poole in a comedy skit.

Community Theater Players of Edgewood District No. 1 Mighty Melody Minstrels Blanche Harris William Poole Martin Wiley Edward Pratt Ray Stumpf Billy Poole

Members of Bottome circle host dessert lunch at A E Tappen home

Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters gathered for a dessert luncheon at 1817 Seventh Avenue SE, with Mrs. Larry Condon leading devotions. Members sewed garments for the Public Health Nursing association, and guest Mrs. G W Foulke of Chicago attended.

Margaret Bottome King's Daughters A. E. Tappen Seventh Avenue See Larry Condon Public Health Nursing Association G. W. Foulke Chicago

P T A Meetings At Buchanan And Polk Schools

Buchanan P T A met with vice president Mrs E Harold Skinner presiding. Guest speaker Mrs Vernon L Spohn outlined the summer health roundup. Polk P T A program featured Polk school children with Ralph Leo discussing Negro spirituals and soloists Patty Mason and Evangelica Thoma.

Buchanan P. T. A E. Harold Skinner Vernon L. Spohn P. T. A. Council Brazil Arthur Wall B. B. O'Brien Ludmil Prastka D. S. Challed Polk Ralph Leo Polk P. T. A Patty Mason Evangelica Thoma

3B's Visit Hawaiian Theme At Meeting

At the business meeting 195 paid members were reported. Lee Krouth sang spirituals including I Stand on the River of Jordan and Traveling. The Mothersingers directed by Miss Grace Meloney also performed. Hostesses were Mesdames Lorenzen Hurt DeLancy and Safely.

Hawaiian Islands Mr. Lee Lee Krouth River of Jordan Mothersingers Grace Meloney G. J. Lorenzen Walter Hurt O. DeLancy Robert Safely

Professor Bush Praises Mountain Climbing For Youth

Professor Stephen Bush head of Iowa Romance languages told 160 Young Men's Bureau members and guests that mountain climbing is a stimulating but dangerous sport that toughens youth and enlivens life. He described risks clothing training and technique while Blair Wood state JCC president and Harry Nehls Jr led the event with guests from Waterloo Iowa City and Tipton.

Stephen Bush University of Iowa The Chamber of Commerce Bush

Maynard YMCA Secretary Speaks at Father-Son Banquet

Maynard S A Cohagan YMCA secretary Waterloo will be guest speaker at the annual father son banquet served by Maynard Methodist church women in the school auditorium Wednesday evening. Rev Charles Mason chairs the program committee.

Maynard S. A. Cohagan Waterloo Maynard Methodist Church Charles Mason

Tax Advisers Finish Tour of Towns in Cedar Rapids Area

State income tax advisers completed appearances in Linn Johnson Jones and Cedar counties visiting Springville and West Branch. Taxpayers must go to the Cedar Rapids Savings Bank building sixth floor for help with forms. next session is March 25 and 26 in Iowa City. A March 31 deadline triggers a five percent penalty plus one percent monthly interest on unpaid tax.

Linn Johnson Jones Cedar Counties Cedar Rapids Springville West Branch G. J. Bondurant Bondurant State Tax Commission Des Moines

Senior High Boys To Discuss British Aid On School Radio Program

A Hi Y club group from Senior High will discuss Aid to Britain on WMT radio Saturday at 9 30 am in the Assembly Room of the Air program An instrumental Wilson High School ensemble directed by Alan Richardson will perform The Prize Song from der Meistersinger by Wagner Participants include Wilbur Collister Ben Davis George Meyer Douglas Beauchamp Gerald Castonguay and Ray Kessell with a brass sextet led by Donald Jirsa

Britain WMT Wilson High School Alan Richardson Wagner Wilbur Collister Ben Davis George Meyer Douglas Beauchamp Gerald Castonguay Ray Kessell Donald Jirsa

Mineral history note on mica mining in North America

Stanley Dilask, George Diask, Lumir Stepanek, Ellery Whitmer, and Charles Basker are named in a historical note. It states that there is no all round substitute yet in use for mica, the first mineral mined in North America.

Stanley Dilask George Diask Lumir Stepanek Ellery Whitmer Charles Basker North America

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