Turner buys Noe Old Buck Saw at Cedar Rapids gallery
David Turner buys John Noe’s The Old Buck Saw from a Cedar Rapids Art Association gallery exhibit, taking ownership after the Amana paintings show ends March 23. Turner, a veteran art patron, praised the work and plans to display it where visible, joining others including Marvin and Mrs Cone in visiting the Amana themed collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Turner
John Noe
Ohn Noe
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Twenty-third Street Drive
Turner
Marvin Cone
Cone
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Amana
E. J. Burns
Onslow PTA and church guild activities report
The P T A met at the high school with Mrs George Paulsen presiding. Officers for the Presbyterian Ladies Guild were elected including President Mrs Floyd Horton and secretary Mrs W J Ritenour. Social events included a bridge dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs W K Kennedy and a benefit card party for the DS O at the high school gym sponsored by a Seer women’s bridge club. Mrs S G Hutton traveled to Des Moines for D A R state events. Zelma Cass attended a party Wednesday at Mrs W L Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T.A
George Paulsen
Elizabeth Hassman
Ben Warren
C R. Smith
W. J. Ritenour
Chris Leinen
Presbyterian Ladies Guild
Floyd Horton
Wilson Briggs
C. M. Holst
W. J. Riteno
S. G. Hutton
Des Moines
D.A.R
Zelma Cass
W. L. Briggs
Central City Masonic School of Instruction Held
Mrs. Mattie Barnett of Dubuque OES instructor led Linn chapter No. 74 in an annual school of instruction on Thursday. Morning session followed by luncheon for 40. guests came from Coggon Norway Springville and Walker. Initiatory work welcomed Rev. A O Wendelburg into the order with R G Hatch as guest candidate. Music by Mrs. George Rollins and R G Hatch with Mrs. E M Adams on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Barnett
Dubuque
O.E.S
Linn
Coggon
Norway
Springville
Walker
A. O. Wendelburg
R. G. Hatch
George Rollins
E. M. Adams
Mrs Miniver in American eyes and English fortitude
Elizabeth North Hoyt reviews the film Mrs Miniver as a bridge between English grit and American sentiment. The writer contrasts Hollywood polish with British realism, noting class blur, practical wartime hardships, and the risk of melodrama while praising the film’s heart and enduring themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Miss Wylie
Elizabeth North Hoyt
Numerous lodge and club meetings listed for L A area
A long schedule of club and lodge gatherings including L A P M Sunshine circle at 12 30 p m at Mrs A M Noblett 1824 Bever Ave SE Hesperian club Monday 7 45 p m with Miss Faith McMurray 226 Fifteenth St NE Anna staff Tuesday 1 p m luncheon at Mrs Joseph Kralik 2110 J St SW Valley Camp and many others with venues at Sokol hall K P hall V F W hall and Roosevelt hotel plus notices for picnics initiations and birthday celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Circle
L.A.P.M
A. M. Noblett
Bever Avenue
Hesperian Club
Faith McMurray
Fifteenth Street
Jennie E. Post
Anna
Joseph Kralik
J Street
Marthena Class Meeting at Hawkins Home
The Marthena class of the Presbyterian church convened for its March gathering Tuesday at the home of Mrs. R. P. Hawkins after a pot luck supper. Mrs. Ira Oats hosted a dinner honoring her daughter Ruth Oats of Detroit Michigan. The Hooks and Crooks, and the Half Hour club were also entertained with visits and a paper read by Mrs. H. Hillier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marthena
The
Presbyterian Church
R. P. Hawkins
Ira Oats
Fy Ruth Oats
Detroit
Mich
Hooks and Crooks
B. H. Shearer
Lyle Weber
H. Hillier
Louis Pieper
Olin
Sergt
Wilbur Pieper
Doris Svenksen
Marion
Alvin Svenksen
Needles
Calif
Marion High School
Olin Consolidated School
Bliss Switzer
Sorosis Club
Earl Bixler
Sam Alexander
Vera Westphal
WAAC Recruiting Blitz in Cedar Rapids This Weekend
WAAC recruiting officers visit Cedar Rapids Thursday through Saturday as part of a regional drive under Governor Hickenlooper. Activities include a sendoff rally at the YWCA and on site recruiting at the post office substation with forms testing and enlistment steps up to the medical exam in Des Moines. The article notes prominent Cedar Rapids WAAC members Mary Bell Miriam Stehlik Betty Wagner Dora Fensterer and others as local milestones in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
WAAC
Army
Des Moines
Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps
Mary S. Bell
Bell
Iowa
Seventh Service Command
Omaha
Miriam Stehlik
North Africa
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Wack
Women’s Army
Delhi Club Honors Wendts With Silver Anniversary Toast
Forty relatives and friends surprised Mr and Mrs Charles Wendt on their silver wedding anniversary at a potluck dinner. The Wendts received a purse of silver. Circle No 1, Sunshine Sisters, and a Delhi Woman's Club meeting are noted with officers elected and plans shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Allert
Near Froelich
Floyd Luce
The
Missionary Society
Sophia Knaak
Augusta Becker
W. L. Eichendorf
Augusta Bergman
Charles Maker
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Charles Wendt
Wendts
Sunshine Sisters
Vera Holdridge
Anamosa Social Events Honor Local Residents
Anamosa headlines recount surprise parties and gatherings. J W Streeter and wife were guests of honor at a courthouse surprise for their 34th anniversary. Various clubs held meetings and toasts, with speakers including Prof. George Gloeckier and Red Cross envoy Edna Schrafer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Streeter
Frank Burgert
Bridge
W. H. Lohr
M. F. O'Toole
Mothers Study Club
Robert Newhard
American Legion Auxiliary
Alfred Snyder
Eugene Atkinson
William Larson
Helen Corwin
Lions
Holden Hotel
George Gloeckier
University of Iowa
George Waite
Nancy Jean
Edna Schrafer
The
Red Cross
Anamosa
Newhall Couple Celebrates Twelfth Anniversary With Party
Mr and Mrs Max Broscha hosted a farewell party for Mrs Christine Williams who served as auxiliary president last year Two birthday gatherings were held last week for Mrs Ed Matson and Lloyd Barry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Broscha
American Legion Auxiliary
Christine Williams
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amana Interior
Noe
Onslow
Central
Rachel
London
Hollywood
Lady Bellamy
England
Lady of the Manor
James Hilton
Clubs
Hesperian
Anna Staff
Valley Camp
Valley Camp Circle, A.N.A
Gas Company
C. F
Maine Lodge Hall
First Avenue NE
Carrie Morcombe
Sokol Hall
Jolly Mothers Club
G. Graham
Fourth Street
L.A
F.L.A
Labor Temple
Packing House Auxiliary
Packing House Workers Auxiliary
LAM
La.m
Cedar Lodge No. 93
First Avenue SE
Mercy Division
Mercy Division No
G.I.A
B. of L. E
Tues
K. P. Hall
Legion Auxiliary
Melody Camp
R.N.A
Rebekah
Rebekah Lodge
V.F.W. Hall
Second Avenue SE
Wild Rose Lodge
Wild Rose Lodge No
L. A
N. A
K.P. Hall
Order of Railway Conductors of America
Roosevelt Hotel
T. Z. Cook
T. Z. Cook Woman's Relief Corps
Memorial Building
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Women of the Moose Chorus
Parlor City
Parlor City Lodge
B. of
R. T
Queen of the West
Ladies Society
L. F
Rebecca Alexander
Daughters of the Union Veterans of the
Montrose Hotel
United Travelers Auxiliary
United Commercial Travelers Auxiliary
J. L. Parker
Crescent Street
D. of H
Winnifred Dyson
Sixth Street NW
Mable Woods
Dyson
K. P. Hal
Palm Grove No
Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle
Ise
O. F. Hall
First Avenue
Forest Myrtle Lodge No. 16
McGregor
Columbus Junction
Mary Bell
Delhi
Juanita Vesey
Circle No. 1
Hartzel Perry
Brabbit-Taylor Music
King Band Instruments
Columbia Records
Music Appreciation Records
Dial
Bezder
Johnson Ave
Marion 770
Marion Blvd
Third Avenue
RIAL
Second Ave
Lydia Wehmeier Perkins
Newhall
Montrose
Imperial
Andar
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