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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1943

Page

21

Minstrels of 1943 Show to Feature Parade and Band

The 1943 minstrel program in Cedar Rapids includes Bill Vesely's band with slide trombone and Jack Parrish's orchestra. Cast of 175 features Robert Bannister Alyce Chadima Marilyn Morehouse plus a 35 voice male chorus directed by Harold Reeves. Proceeds go to the Cross. Tickets are at the Elks club and Paramount box office.

Bill Vesely Jack Parrish Chicago Rennie Elks Club Paramount Theater Ormers Cedar Rapids Robert Bannister Coe College Alyce Mary Chadima Marilyn Morehouse Reed Brothers Frank Pfaff The Dieman and Carroll Schools of Dancing Bill Hemmer Leo Roseberry Red” McGinnis Shirley Ann Barker Young Men's Bureau Howard Snyder Otto Ambrose Charles Quentin George Reuben F. Smith Dempsy Jones Ralph L. Hamer Robert B. Davis Durham W. Heck Harold Reeves

Routine Police Call Triggers Citywide Alarm

A routine call from Mrs. J. W. Roberts about a hot water tank leads Capt. Howard Walsh to dispatch patrolmen. A fire alarm then prompts concern of an explosion, and as crews respond a child is briefly struck by a car but is not injured. Walsh urges Mrs. Roberts to shut off the gas to prevent further danger.

Howard Walsh J. W. Roberts Sixth Avenue SW Walsh Capt. Walsh

To Whom Much Is Forgiven Devotional

Daily Lenten devotional prepared by Dr. Gaius Glenn Atkins of the Federal Council of the Christ in America cites Luke 7 36 50 on forgiveness. It notes the depth of mercy the pardoned need and the call to love others as part of worship in Jesus name.

Gaius Glenn Atkins Federal Council of the of Christ In America

Rubber trees plentiful in Solomons reports say

American headquarters reports 20 000 rubber trees ready to be tapped in the Solomon Islands. The note indicates years of plantation activity and potential for extensive tapping operations.

Solomons Lemon Islands

Coe Band Home Concert Highlights Czech Songs

Sessmanie founder and first president will lead a program featuring Czech songs including Zahucely Hory arranged as chorus by Capt. Stanley Vesely. Jack Parrish from Cedar Rapids will be soloist with the band and Harold Wenders of Chicago is assistant director. Wilson high school students directed by Miss Tory Corps Song perform alongside a military band arrangement of Moldau and other pieces.

Sessmanie First Presiere Zahucely Hory Stanley Vesely Coe Jack Parrish Cedar Rapids Harold Wenders Chicago Wilson High School Tory Corps Pigaro Rollinson Moldau Smetana Gomez

Church Group Meeting Notices Across Several Parishes

Multiple church groups including Grande Avenue Presbyterian Immaculate Conception St Mary Agnes and others plan meetings this week. Luncheons desserts and circle sessions scheduled with many hostesses and dates noted across SE NW and NE locations.

St. Elizabeth Circle Charles E. Byrnes Third Avenue St. Mary Agnes Circle O. D. Mumma John J. McLaughlin

Spring and Neap Tides Defined by Moon Phases

High tide behavior links to moon phase. Spring tides occur at new and full moons, when gravitational forces align and raise sea levels. Neap tides occur at first and third quarter moons, producing lower high tides and higher low tides.

Martelle Girl Weds in San Antonio Texas Ceremony

Miss Jean Rosella Frantz of San Antonio and Corp Irvin Moos of Billings Montana married March 6 at Travis Park Methodist Church San Antonio. Officiant Rev A P Shirkey. Best man Sgt Robert Kovacic. maid of honor Doris Salen. The couple to reside in Palm Heights San Antonio.

Jean Rosella Frantz San Antonio Texas William Frantz Martelle Corp Irvin Moos Charles Moos Billings Mont Travis Park Methodist Church A. P. Shirkey Frances Rankin Harry Leap Doris Salen Robert Kovacic San Francisco E. L. Keith Bluebonnet Hotel. Corp Moos Palm Heights Martello School Mercy School of Nursing Cedar Rapids Station Hospital Duncan Field Frantz Doris Frantz

Social club notices from Oxford Junction and area

Evelyn and Margaret Leslie hosted Luther League social at Oxford Junction. Lilac Camp Royal Neighbors held a special meeting and initiated Mrs. Henry Koranda. Entertainment led by Mrs. James Homolka, Mrs. Otto Shedek, Mrs. Tillie Pashek and Mrs. Antone Koranda. Sacred Heart church club met with Miss Mary Lasack in charge of program. Guests included Mrs. Leo Homan and Mrs. Frank Kulhavy Slee. Bridge club at Mrs. Thomas Hunwardsen. prizes to Maeme Pasha, Mrs. George Shimerda and Hunwardsen. Carmel Heffron attended. Clio Study Club met with Mrs. L. L. McCreight. illustrated South America program by Mrs. Fred C. Maurer.

Evelyn Margaret Leslie Luther League Lilac Camp Royal Neighbors Henry Koranda James Homolka Otto Shedek Tillie Pashek Antone Koranda Sacred Heart Church Club John Sabotka Mary Lasack Leo Homan Frank Kulhavy Wen Bridge Club Thomas Hunwardsen Maeme Pasha George Shimerda Hunwardsen Carmel Heffron Clio L. L. McCreight Fred C. Maurer South America

Monticello Socials Highlight Weddings and Meetings

Mary Coxsee hosted a luncheon for friends honoring Jessie Fawcett of Mechanicsville as house guest. The League of Women Voters met at the community building with a program on Government and Economic Welfare led by Mrs. Hintz, Miss Hoag, and Mrs. Adams.

Mary Coxsee Jessie Fawcett Mechanicsville League of Women Voters I. R. Hintz Esther Hoag Henry Adams Walter Brainard Cecil Goettsch William Tuetken Jo Barron Kathleen Rieniets Gerhard Rieniets I Streeper Paul Rieniets Monticello High School Richland Township Streeper Onslow Ann Marie Schoon Eggie Schoon Monticello Corp Warner H. Hurt Fort Sheridan Ill St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Clinton Floyd Hurt Harold Hurt The Hoag Duster Company

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Minstrels Grande Avenue Presbyterian Ways and Means Society Charles Siegfried Eighteenth Street SE Immaculate Conception Westminster Presbyterian H. J. Jones J. M. Henry B. L. Knight A. F. Sander A. S. Long Fourteenth Street SE E. K. Eaton N. H. Johnson George A Peter Bezanson Ralph Dresher Jack Farwell Dale Crosier Daniels Street E. D. Heusinkve Trinity Methodist West Side L. Nichols Fifth Avenue First Congregational Emma Holden L. E. Henry Nineteenth Street Mary Owen Tufts Blair Thomas Mt. Vernon Road Dorothy Manchester Caroline Tufts Jennie and May Hollenbeck First Avenue Church of the Brethren Robert White Raymond Ne Rowen Siemeeee Street Central Park Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society Bethany Congregational Ladies Aid Maxine Wagner H Avenue NW Emma Forney Preston St. Paul's Wesleyan Service Guild Circle 1 Cenece Avenue Russell Circle 2 R. J H. H. Morse Circle 3 W. W. Boardman Grande Avenue W. Circle R. K. Sandercock Second Avenue SE C. J. Bready Africa Circle 5 Cc. E. Newell Bever Avenue Robert Armstrong T. M. Nielsen Nineteenth Circle 7 F. J. Lightner A Avenue SE R. S. Toogood Beard C Avenue E. Lillick Circle 10 F. C. Waples Forest Drive F. W. Houston Circle 11 E. W. Rossiter E. D. Wells Jesus Circle 12 Paul Siebert Fourteenth Street J. E. Ives Sie Mane Dean Se May Frick William Sharpe Edith Martin H. Woodward Clavin Ling B. L. Wylder Women’s Forum Marion H. Williams St. James Dorcas Circle Ocie Trimbie J Avenue NW Ella Swan Circle Gordon D. Barger Ninth Street NW Minnie Dostal St. George Orthodox Crusaders Theotokas R. W. Carfrae Oakland Read A. J. Snouffer Avenue NE Augsburg L. A. Jacobs Steersgard Circle No. 5 J. L. Berger Sixth Avenue SE Kenwood Park Oak Brown Guild of Kenwood St. John’s Episcopal St. John’s Guild Guild Hall Park Avenue Mabel Adair J. P. Montillon First Evangelical Gamma Delta Sigma Will Woodward First Avenue SW WSS Howard Davidson Aallen Walker Whitmore Rt Eg Ce Jewelry Mrs Oxford Junction Davenport McNamara Homemakers Shop Ist Ave. E Jean Nedra Serges
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