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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1940

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Shamrock Shuffle Hosted by Coronet Women at Coe College

Coronet, a non Greek women’s group at Coe College, held a Shamrock Shuffle in the recreation room of the men’s gym. Guests wore green, with shamrock and clay pipe decorations and tin cup programs shaped as green hats. The event featured two dances by Maxine McAnulty, pledges presented, faculty guests named, and many attendees listed.

Coronet Coe College Maxine McAnulty Andrea Johannsen Claire Rundle Paul C. Greene Mary Bell Ethel Ryan J. Dale Welsch Ray T. Wendland Daniel Knox Corinne Foster Maxine Lutz Phyllis Myers Lois Harris Lois Jane McCaleb Ann Frazier Mildred Boardman Mary Jayne Davis Marjorie Deering Anne Jane Frazier Theone Larson Kenneth McDermott Paul Tschirgi Don Mirick Don Dunlop John Bready Robert Johnson Glen Doherty Paul Mueller Don Weimer Ed Yukan Kenneth Jones Robert Sable Henry Moss Kenneth Anderson Daniel Sweeney Richard Sable Dick Savel Paul Hughes Ralph Nelson Everett Cartwright Robert Zimmer Daniel Justad Erwin Dygert Warren Kellogg Edward Cleaver Jimmy Miller William

The Story of Democracy in Ancient Athens

Hendrik Willem van Loon argues that Athenian democracy rested on a thin line to autocracy led by capable leaders like Pericles. The piece notes Thucydides’ account of the Peloponnesian War and profiles democratic demagogues such as Cleon, illustrating recurring patterns in democratic history and public opinion.

Hendrik Willem van Loon Thucydides Pericles

Miss Edith Knox Honored At Cedar Rapids Luncheon

A luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country club hosted by Mrs. Sam H. Nigh honored bride-elect Miss Edith Knox ahead of her April wedding to Dr. Kenneth Bogaard. Fifteen guests attended including Miss Bernice Knickerbocker and Mrs. Wallace D. Lyon who presented a gift to the honoree.

Kenneth Bogaard Edith Knox Sam H. Nigh Commonwealth Apartments Cedar Rapids Country Club Frank Davis Des Moines Ernest R. Moore Knollwood Drive Miss Knox Bernice Knickerbocker Wallace D. Lyon Jerome Gearhart Betty Beardsley Jack E. Durin Orville H. Tousey

Coe Military Ball Set As March 30 College Event

The Coe college Military ball sponsored by Scabbard and Blade will be held Saturday March 30 at the Memorial Coliseum from 8 30 to 11 30. Art Kassel and his Kassels in the Air will perform for dancing with other attractions. The Pershing rifle drill squad of the University of Iowa will exhibit. Six Coe women are named honorary cadet colonels Merle Lindston Betty Knox Joyce Sundelius Jeanne Krebs Lois Tankersley and Mary Jane Davis.

Coe College Scabbard and Blade Memorial Coliseum Art Kassel Merle Lindston Betty Knox Joyce Sundelius Jeanne Krebs Lois Tankersley Mary Jane Davis Melvin Clark Jim Cousin Glen Daugherty Reserve Officers Association

Hambrights Entertain at Birthday Dinner for Miller Couple

Mr and Mrs Walter T Hambright of 2029 Blake boulevard SE hosted a birthday dinner Sunday for their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank B Miller of Boone. Mr Miller returned to Boone Monday while Mrs Miller remains for a few days at the Hambrights home.

Walter T. Hambright Blake Boulevard Frank B. Miller Boone Miller

Mrs Newman Dorr Visits Los Angeles Host Family

Mrs Newman Dorr of Los Angeles arrived Sunday for a visit in the home of Mr and Mrs S R Meek at 1957 Washington Avenue SE where she will remain a week.

Newman Dorr Los Angeles S. R. Meek Washington Avenue SE

Michael Kane Hosts Fourth Birthday Party

Michael Edward Kane son of Edward H Kane of 219 Highland Drive NW celebrated his fourth birthday Saturday afternoon by entertaining a group of neighborhood children at his home.

Michael Edward Kane Edward H. Kane Highland Drive

Wendell M Delzell Visits City for Weekend

Wendell M. Delzell of Chicago spent the weekend in the city as the guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. Delzell at 1700 Grande avenue SE.

Wendell M. Delzell Chicago City Mrs Earl B. Delzell Grande Avenue

Vesely and Bartunek Visit Albert Lea for Easter

Miss Rita Vesely of 112 Bowling Street SW and Miss Gean Bartunek of 1626 First Street SW left by train Saturday for Albert Lea Minnesota to spend the Easter holidays at the home of Mr and Mrs G L Zila and their son Gary.

Rita Vesely Bowling Street Gean Bartunek First Street Albert Lea Minn G. L. Zila Gary

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad

SICK NERVOUS CRANKY EVERY MONTH The ad pitches Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to tired rundown nervous women claiming to ease periodic pain and moodiness. It emphasizes natural roots and herbs with no opiates and notes fame for over half a century.

Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham

Lambda Chapter Guest Night at Roosevelt Hotel

Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosts about 60 guests at a Monday guest night party in the Roosevelt room. Dr. Max Lederer of Coe College will speak on the European scene, followed by an open forum and refreshments with spring flowers and yellow tapers.

Roosevelt Hotel Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Roosevelt Room Dwight Krumholtz Max Lederer Coe College F. W. Damour F. C. Kellogg Beta Iota Sigma Chapters Gertrude MacNeil K. L. Steber Ada Vedder Carl W. Nelson E. C., Torgerson L. F. Stusak Ethel Parrott Helen Kroulik

Susan Lyon Honored At Birthday Party

Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lyon entertained Saturday evening at 1726 Fourth Avenue SE in honor of their daughter Susan. Games and dancing entertained guests followed by a late supper. attendees included Betty Leeper Betty Thoennes Kathleen McGladrey Jacque Wurster Joan Kelly Marilyn Siebke Hugh White Francis Nunemaker Edward Scott Johnnie Zachar Tommy Wilson Marvin Burkholder and Leonard Meierkord.

E. B. Lyon Fourth Avenue SE Susan Betty Leeper Betty Thoennes Kathleen McGladrey Jacque Wurster Joan Kelly Marilyn Siebke Hugh White Francis Nunemaker Edward Scott Johnnie Zachar Tommy Wilson Marvin Burkholder Leonard Meierkord

Della May Nash Returns From St Louis Visit

Miss Della May Nash daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Nash 2316 Country Club Parkway SE returned Sunday from a trip to St Louis Missouri and a visit to Lindenwood College at St Charles Missouri to see her former school and friends

Della May Nash Allen Nash Country Club Parkway SE St. Louis Lindenwood College St. Charles

Josephine Batchelder Hosts Piano Recital for Students

Miss Josephine Batchelder of 1828 Sixth Avenue SE presented a home studio piano recital Saturday featuring a program of duets and solo works by composers such as Mozart Rachmaninoff and Toselli. Performers included Paul Norager Elimen Reich Mary Ellen Martin Bettilou Pycha Norma Jean Bedell Patricia Methven Dorris Jefferis Ruth Kohl and others with pieces ranging from Skating to Concert March.

Josephine Batchelder Sixth Avenue SE Paul Norager Batchelder Elimen Reich Mary Ellen Martin John Doetzel Toselli Krogmann Norma Jean Bedell Mozart Patricia Methven Cee, Truax Dale ‘Morgan Min Rachmaninoff Dorris Jefferis Wollen Haupt Ruth Kohl

Susan Whitlock Returns From Des Moines Birthday Visit

Mrs Ralph Whitlock and her daughter Susan arrived home from Des Moines after visiting Susan's grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Whitlock. Susan celebrated her fourth birthday during the trip.

Ralph Whitlock Nineteenth Street Susan Des Moines Frank Whitlock

Taylor Day-zs Club Formed by Taylor School Girls

Seven Taylor school girls met Saturday at Elayne Bauer’s home 602 Third Street SW to start a new club named the Taylor Day-zs. Bauer elected president Svenksen vice president Standard secretary treasurer. Evangeline Chukas and Doris McPherson won bingo prizes. Members present included Doris Clifford Evangeline Chukas Norma Standard Doris McPherson Betty Loumstead Jerolene Svenksen Elayne Bauer Blanche McPherson attended as a guest. Future meeting at Doris Clifford’s home.

Taylor School Elayne Bauer Third Street Taylor Day Betty Loumstead Jerolene Svenksen Elayne’_ Bauer Blanche McPherson E. J. Bauer Arthur Kunzman Doris Clifford

Jackson P T A Holds Meeting with Nominating Committee

Jackson P T A met Thursday evening with Mrs. C Leksa presiding. 13 GB class members earned a picture for the coming month. A nominating committee named included Mrs George Bowker chairman Mrs Leo Vanous and Miss Merle Gray. R LeMont announced the next study group meeting March 26 at 1 p m at Mrs D W Bowman home for luncheon. Members to bring covered dish sandwiches plates and silver. Thirty five Girls Glee club members sang three numbers. The science class presented talks and a Hawaii movie as geography instruction. Miss Carolyn Pangburn introduced Judge Thomas B Powell as guest speaker. Cub pack committee fathers served refreshments.

Jackson P. T. A C. Leksa Girls’ Glee Club Hawaii Carolyn Pangburn Thomas B. Powell Cub Pack Jackson School

Malta OES Holds Instruction School at Masonic Hall

Malta chapter 415 O E S held a Saturday school of instruction at the Masonic hall led by Mrs. Ruth Watson. After a morning session a luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel honored guests and officers with spring decor. About 400 attended the dinner before evening inspection.

Malta Masonic Hall Ruth Watson Roosevelt Hotel Betty Suchomel James G. Harper Suchomel Mozelle Russell Winfield Nathan L. Hicks Marshalltown Daisy Ray Oelwein Adah Thompson Margaret Swift Frances Wells Grand Esther W. Russell Hays Grand Sentinel Lilia Crawford Grand Electa Eleanor Sawyer Effie Shannon Rowena Johnson Paul Clark Edna Duncan Bessie McMurray Myrtle Cook Lillian Ritter Ida Manchester Florence Thomas Emma Webber Bess Manilaw Abbie Sheldon Agnes King Jo Ann Bode Harry W. Dunker Bess McElwain Albert Bragg Marion Agnes Horak John Heaton Cedar Chapter Doris Hagan Lily McManus H. Lindahl

Barbara Pearson Hosts Sixth Birthday Party

Barbara Pearson daughter of Mr and Mrs H H Pearson 3111 First Avenue East celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday afternoon with school friends. Guests arrived at 2 pm and enjoyed games motion pictures of Barbara’s summer vacation then refreshments. The pink blue and white table decor featured a white cake with blue candles and pink decorations. Attending were Margaret Beals Kay Faas Judith King Mona Kreutzer Alberta Senninger Carol Steege Joan Welsch and Joan Williams.

Barbara Pearson H. H. Pearson First Avenue E Barbara Margaret Beals Kay Faas Judith

Carol Curran Hosts Dorothy Ridgeway As Guest

Miss Carol Jean Curran of 1520 Third Avenue SE hosts Dorothy Ridgeway of Neenah Wisconsin for a week. Ridgeway formerly resided in Cedar Rapids.

Carol Jean Curran A. M. Curran Third Avenue SE Dorothy Ridgeway Neenah, Wis Cedar Rapids

Eight Birthday Party Honors Patty Ann Smith

Mrs. Leo J. Smith hosted Saturday at 1255 D Avenue NE in honor of her daughter Patty Ann on her eighth birthday. The St Patrick motif decor and a green trimmed cake framed the table while games and prizes entertained guests. Easter novelties served as favors. attendees included Evelyn Luedemann Jackie Burke Charlena Pegump Aileen Mills Sally Ann Carringer Patty Corder Joan Mrvicka Ramona Porter Gloria McKinnon Coy Wasta Diane Hunter Ruth Ann Mackey Sally Ann Day Vance McKinnon Jr Larry McKinnon and Patty Ann's grandmothers Mrs Fred Donisthorpe and Mrs Tom Smith. Mrs Smith was assisted by nieces Artis Mae Jepson Betty Mae Leinbaugh and Jean Tremaine.

Leo J. Smith D Avenue NE Patty Ann St. Patrick Evelyn Luedemann Jackie Burke Charlena Pegump Aileen Mills Sally Ann Carringer Patty Corder Joan Mrvicka Ramona Porter Gloria McKinnon Coy Wasta Diane Hunter Ruth Ann Mackey Sally Ann Day Vance McKinnon, Jr Larry McKinnon Leo Smith, Jr Fred Donisthorpe Tom Smith

Mrs Colan Hosts Surprise Birthday for Son Billy Moeller

Susan Colan at 607 Third Street SW held a Sunday surprise party for her son Billy Moeller. Refreshments were served and games were played with guests Louie Dunek, Herbert Henry, Abe Linkenbach, Ralph Kennedy, Elwyn Baumgartner, Truman McCann, John Colan, Earl, Charles and Howard Moeller assisting.

Susan Colan Third Street Billy Moeller Louie Dunek Herbert Henry Abe Linkenbach Ralph Kennedy Elwyn Baumgartner Truman McCann John Colan Earl Charles Howard Moeller

Local Folk Return From Vacations

Mrs. Herbert S Stamats and Mr and Mrs Addison J Ramsey have returned from mid winter vacations. Stamats spent a month at Smoke Tree ranch Palm Springs California and was accompanied by her husband who returned earlier. The Ramseys finished a six weeks trip to Palm Beach and Miami Florida with a stop in New York on the way home.

Herbert S. Stamats Linden Drive Addison J. Ramsey Crescent Street Palm Beach Miami Fla New York

St Patrick Dinner Hosted by Bauer Family

Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Bauer hosted a Sunday St Patrick dinner for the Wednesday Luncheon Club and husbands at 602 Third Street SW. Guests sat at quarter tables with green carnatons. bingo awarded prizes to Lawrence E. Kohl, Russell Schamberger, and Arthur Kunzman. Attending couples included I L McEvers Shope Schamberger Kunzman Willis Kohl Bauer and guests Lawrence E Kohl Templeman.

Edwin J. Bauer Third Street St. Patrick’s Lawrence E. Kohl Russell Schamberger Arthur Kunzman I. L. McEvers Mervin Shope

Mrs Ryan Hosts Birthday Party for Son at Theater

Mrs James Ryan at 1731 Sixth avenue SE entertained neighborhood children Sunday for her son Thomas Patrick's birthday. Guests included Bruce Nune maker Jack Rastus Jack O Don nell Jack Walsh Louis Nilles John Fagan Jackie Frambach Jerry Condon Thomas Williams Dennis and Kevin Ryan. After the theater the group returned to the Ryan home for refreshments.

James Ryan Sixth Avenue SE Thomas Patrick Bruce Nunemaker Jack Rastus Jack O’donnell Jack Walsh Louis Nilles John Fagan Jackie Frambach Jerry Condon Thomas Williams Dennis Kevin Ryan Ryan

League of Women Voters to hear trade lesson at Montrose

Mrs. Philip Palmer will present a lesson on Reciprocal Trade Agreements during the Tuesday morning session of the League of Women Voters at the Montrose hotel.

Philip Palmer League of Women Voters Montrose Hotel

Anniversary Birthday Buffet Honors Cedar Rapids Residents

Mr and Mrs Harry Jordan hosted a buffet supper Sunday night for their twelfth wedding anniversary and Mr Jordans birthday both on March 17. Prizes went to Mrs Milo Stinler Lumir Konigsmark Mrs Delbert La Barge Lloyd Grow and John Sramek. A cake was baked by Mr Sramek and presented to Mr Jordan.

Harry Jordan Seventeenth Avenue SW Mr. Jordan Milo Stinler Lumir Konigsmark Delbert LaBarge Lloyd Grow John Sramek Sramek Grow Konigsmark Carl Miller Stinler Cedar Rapids Waubeek Junior Carl Jordan

Birthday Celebration for Barbara Rose at Mrs Jirkovsky’s

Mrs. A Jirkovsky hosted a Saturday party at 89 Twenty second avenue SW for her daughter Barbara Rose on her fifth birthday. Guests included Barbara Ann Womacka Duane Ronald Leverne Dostal Donna Lee Myers and others with shamrock decorations and St Patrick s day favors. Assisting were Mrs Amy Hronek and Mrs Herold Jones.

A. Jirkovsky Barbara Rose St. Patrick’s Barbara Ann Womacka Duane Ronald Leverne Dostal Donna Lee Myers Raymond Vecerka Bobbie Shulista Shirley Mrkvicka Donald Jelinek Helen Riha Wayne Mulholland Dorothy Striesky Tony Lorenc Barbara Mullinix Amy Hronek Mrs Herold Jones

Miss Hathaway Hosts Business Women's Club Dinner

Miss Louise Hathaway entertained thirty members and guests of the Business Women's class of First Christian church at a dinner party Friday night in the Bungalo of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company. Mrs Beulah Kirkham and Miss Vera Fifield supervised dinner. Mrs Abbie Sheldon spoke on her European trip with travel photos. Miss Zoe Varney presided over the meeting.

Louise Hathaway First Christian Church Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Beulah Kirkham Vera Fifield Abbie Sheldon Zoe Varney

Dinner Honors Miss Irene Seda Before California Move

Miss Irene Seda was honored at a Thursday dinner party at the Commonwealth tea room before her move to California. The event included a gift presentation from club members. attendees listed include Margaret Batten Mildred Flint Marie Kotlinek Helen Martin Myri Petrak Wilma Randall Phyllis Sheneberger and Elsie Shimek.

Irene Seda California Commonwealth Tea Room Margaret Batten Mildred Flint Marie Kotlinek Helen Martin Myri Petrak Wilma _ Randall Phyllis Sheneberger Elsie Shimek

Mrs Jun Hosts Rosemary Fourteenth Birthday Party

Mrs Joe Jun of 2116 E avenue NE entertained Sunday evening in honor of her daughter Rosemary's fourteenth birthday. Attending were Flo and Betty Markey Bethyl Jean Brondel Gladyce Johnson Arlene Gundling Colleen Bedell Joy Cozad and Margaret Hunter. Rosemary's aunt Miss Rose Bartunek assisted.

Joe Jun E Avenue NE Rosemary Flo Betty Markey Bethyl Jean Brondel Gladyce Johnson Arlene Gundling Colleen Bedell Joy Cozad Margaret Hunter Rose Bartunek

Kenwood Park Presbyterian Women Meet at Manorville

The women's missionary society of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church met Wednesday with Mrs. Flora Manville. Mrs. Kenneth Kohl assisted. Mrs. R. S. Robbie, Mrs. Manville and Mrs. George Holmes led the program.

Women’s Missionary Society of Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Flora Manville Kenneth Kohl R. S. Robbie Manville George Holmes

Catholic book club luncheon hosts review at Killian's

Mrs John Redmond will host the Catholic book club Tuesday at 1 15 p m at Killian s tea room for luncheon Mrs Pearson Reed will review Which Way Democracy by Wilfrid Parsons

John Redmond Catholic Book Club Killian’s Tea Room Pearson Reed Wilfrid Parsons

Ethel Evans Circle Plans Anniversary Tea

The Ethel Evans circle of the King’s Daughters will meet at Mrs. C G Davis home 1365 Elmhurst Drive NE Thursday at 2 30 p m for an anniversary tea.

Ethel Evans King’s Daughters C. G. Davis Elmhurst Drive

Martha Winne Returns After California Sojourn

Martha Winne of 807 F avenue NW has returned home after a three month stay in Southern California, recounting experiences and noting the trip's duration.

Martha Winne F Avenue NW California

Linn County Savings Bank assets to be sold at public auction

Hearing on the receiver D. W. Bates of Linn County Savings Bank Center Point to sell remaining assets at public auction set for March 28 at 9 a.m. Judge H. C. Ring presided. Application filed by examiner O. A. Conwell.

Linn County Savings Bank Center Point D. W. Bates Farmers Savings Bank of H. C. Ring O. A. Conwell

Charter Presented To Troop 28 Of Scouts

Open house at St James Methodist church showcased the 1940 Scout charter for Troop 28. Ray Short introduced N Harold West as leader and addressed future goals after a picnic supper and World’s Fair film. James C Manville presented the charter and 1940 cards to volunteers and then distributed new scout cards. Colored movie reels from Worlds Fair and Camp Waubeek were shown.

St. James Methodist Church Ray Short Cedar Rapids N. Harold West Ray Clime James C. Manville Donald Mann O. J. Trieble Gordon Oswald Warren E. Walters Don Wise Mr. Manville Camp Waubeek

Mt Vernon Pastor Speaks at Coe Chapel

Dr. Joseph W. Gray pastor of Mount Vernon’s Presbyterian church addressed Coe college students at the chapel service. He used Jesus cleansing the temple to urge honesty and reverence among students and their Christian groups. Rev. James Hodgson offered the invocation.

Jesus Temple Presbyterian Church Mount Vernon Coe College Gray Prophet Isaiah Christ Church of Christ James Hodgson Coe

Athenian Democracy's Decline Attributed to Cleon Leadership

The passage condemns Cleon for ordering mass killings in Mytilene during rebellion and argues his actions helped corrupt Athenian democracy. It suggests Athens overruled a death sentence but Cleon secured execution of wealthy citizens, fueling internal strife and eventually destroying democratic governance.

Mytilene Athens Cleon

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