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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1939
Page
9
The piece portrays Jimmy a troubled boy whose home life is violent and chaotic, shaping his hostile behavior at school. It argues a sympathetic adult can reveal a frightened child beneath his bravado and seek to offer care and encouragement.
The Jewish Ladies' Aid society hosts a benefit card party at 8 tonight in the Roosevelt hotel with prizes and refreshments. President Mrs A Rapaport and Vice President Mrs L Gilman oversee arrangements while Mrs J Cohen and Mrs M Blivas handle door admission. Miss Mary Scriven hosted the Bachelorettes at a dinner at 915 G Ave NW Thursday followed by theater attendance. guests include Phyllis Wylie Betty Hemskey Marilyn Thompson Elaine Sindelar Leota Peters Sally Wykle Mardelle McGinn Jeanette Stewart Merle Tilson Marge Hogan Janet Dennis and Mary Scriven plus attendees Dick Elliott Bill Shanahan Mike Mochek Bob Scriven Bud Warton Jack Carney Bernie Webster Bill Tremaine Gene Caverick Dick Miller Kenny Wylie and Keith Dice.
The Progressive Woman's club met at the Hansen home with Leota Wherry and Mildred Danning hosting and a lesson led by Mrs. W. Bronson. The seccments club gathered at Mrs. Elmer Buckingham's home with Emma Alden and Mrs. W. M. Bissell presenting. Mrs. Gardner Williams spoke about a European trip. Two Methodist aid Society divisions hosted a large community gathering at Memorial hall. William Pecken hosted the Pinochle club with prizes for Mrs. Claude Sears, Mr. and Mrs. John Von Sprecken, and Mr. Peck. Mrs. Gerald Mader hosted a bridge club with prize winners named.
Onslow Mr and Mrs Russell Chaplin entertained at a dinner bridge Wednesday evening at Goudys cafe in Monticello Prizes were awarded to Mrs Malvin Ingwer sen George H Paulsen Dr C R Smith Mrs Fred Scott and Howard Willison The Parent Teacher s association met Monday evening The program was in charge of Mrs Leonard McKinstry and Wilson L Briggs athletic coach The social committee was Mrs E F Hodoval Mrs Ben Warren Mrs Sam McCarty and Mrs W L Briggs The Astrurian club members entertained their husbands at a St Patrick s day party in the community room Friday evening The committee in charge was Mrs Marvin Hunwardsen and Mrs A J Hamilton
Clarence local Legion auxiliary marked the Legion’s twentieth anniversary with a party. Prizes were awarded to Jack Shriver Mrs. Irma Kelly Henry Von Muenster and Mrs A E Christophersen. Refreshments were served by Emma Klatt Meta Christophersen Irma Stonerook and Margaret Davis. Mildred Krienbring hosted a bridge party Tuesday evening with scoring honors going to Honora Sonnemaker and Wilma Brommell.
Tama couple Mr and Mrs R G McFarland announce the engagement of their daughter Jane Louise to Carl C Brown of Cedar Rapids son of Mr and Mrs Charles Brown The wedding is set for April 7 Jane Louise a Drake University graduate and Delta Gamma member is a Davenport public school instructor Carl C Brown a Coe College graduate and Chi Beta Phi member is a city salesman for Baker Paper in Cedar Rapids The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Harry Hoag served as dinner hostess for the Neighborhood club gathering on Tuesday. Bridge prizes went to Mrs. M. J. Hogan and Mrs. Matt Muller. Miss Clare Adams, a bride elect, attended a shower hosted by Mrs. John Matthiessen and Mrs. Ray Adams. Miss Josephine Mc Neill arrives for a two week spring vacation with her parents, student at Northfield Seminary.
The Lost Nation calendar lists Hearthstone club meetings with Thelma Rich leading an Iowa Artists lesson and plans for March 29 with Emily Novak and Anna Sevfert. guilds hold St Patricks socials, F H club visits Oxford Junction, and W E R club hosts gatherings with prizes awarded. Engagements announced include Jewell Myrna Richards to W Marvin Allen with a April 2 Trinity Methodist Cedar Rapids wedding.
Rebecca Alexander tent No. 14 Daughters of Union Veterans meets Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in K P hall with a 6 30 p.m. picnic supper. Star of Maine circle gathers 2 p.m. at Maine lodge hall 838 First avenue E with hostesses listed. Numerous lodges and auxiliaries plan meetings, picnics, drills and card parties through the week, with venues at Sokol hall I O O F hall and other local halls.
Van Buren P T A hosts dads night and open house with Mrs Naxera announcing March 29 tea. Activities include Americ anana concert, a child behavior talk by Dr Ojermann, and Washington high school preservation notes. Tyler P T A plans cooking classes starting March 22 with Community Nutrition Service director Bernice Hopper.
Mrs Lottie Norris hosted the Literary and Musical club with talks by Mrs Laura Woodbridge and Mrs Margaret Chapman on the southern states. Announcement of the marriage of Miss Maxine Pollock to Clair Renfer is made. they work on the Ivan Wright farm west of Central City.
Whittier Mrs Anna Bedell entertained the Home and Garden club on Tuesday. Mrs Lara Morris read a paper. Miss Edith Whittaker of Marion and Mrs Charles Ellen Berger were guests. A 4-H boys club meeting was held at the Adna Home on Friday evening. The Progressive Farmer's club held an all day meeting at the William Bedell home last Friday.
Brandon faculty members hosted by the Methodist Ladies Aid on Wednesday include Supt L C Bower Coach L W Runchey and teachers Helen Rodgers Alice Struck Marian Bishop Lorraine Kimball Ora Wilson F J Saddler. The Sunshine club met Thursday at Mrs Elizabeth Albert s home for a basket dinner and program.
The R A R E club was entertained Tuesday by Mrs Homer Zempher. They set plans for the county federation meeting in Walker on April 12. The program featured by Mrs Chris Meggers Mrs A J Nelson and Mrs Zempher. A Methodist Episcopal church gathering followed with a basket dinner and District Superintendent Rowley attended.
Belle Plaine readers report a Garden Club Friday meeting at Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Burnham home with a picnic dinner and a lesson on New Flowers for 1939 led by H. Roy Mosnat. The Past Pocahontas Association was hosted by Mrs. Isaac Burnett and Mrs. O. F. England. An open American Legion auxiliary meeting was announced for next Thursday.
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