Around the Towns Quirky vignettes and springtime signals
A collection of light notes from Around the Town includes Betty Vernimont’s makeshift pearl broke necklace with a key ring clasp, Ray’s spring fever greeting, a bus mix up by Margaret Gilbert exposing her garbage and magazines, Ed Moorman and son Bobby’s tale of a tired leg, reflections on the World's Fair hype, veiled hats sweeping fashion, Attorney Corey's hedge hops to Mount Vernon, and Peter Narey continuing a corsage ritual with Mrs. Harpel at a Des Moines state conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge
Ray
Betty
Betty Vernimont
Margaret Gilbert
Mrs. Gilbert
Margaret
Peter Narey
Coe College
Spirit Lake
Peter
Esther Bergman Narey
Almeda Harpel
Des Moines
Harper
Breakfast party honors Miss Kitterman before wedding
Betty Kitterman will wed William Burl James of Boulder Colorado on April 19. Miss Helen L Bailey hosts a 9 30 breakfast at 2709 First Avenue East with one long table and spring flowers. Guests include Dorothy Eckert Arlene Childs Lois McBroom Josephine Norton Mary Virginia Jameson and Messrs Jess Kitterman Victor Hill Leonard Meier Ula Ickert Verne Fussell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Kitterman
William Burl James
Boulder
Colo
Helen L. Bailey
First Avenue E
Reading program by Zelda Small Radloff at Peoples Church
Zelda Small Radloff presented a reading group called Patch Work Quilt at Peoples Church before 125 people on Friday evening. Miss Phyllis Meyers sang two selections. Proceeds benefit the Beta Sigma Phi state convention to be held in Cedar Rapids in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seta Iota Chapter
Beta Sigma “Hi
Business Girls’ Sorority
Zelda Small Radloff
The
Peoples Church
Phyllis Meyers
Cedar Rapids
Central Park Group to Have Luncheon
The missionary society of the Central Park Presbyterian church will host its annual paid spring luncheon Friday at 1 p.m. at the church. Mrs. Paul Bradley will speak, and a dramatization of A Blessed Center will feature several members. Hostesses include Mesdames Threlkeld Hansen McWilliams Charter and Clements. All women of the church are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Missionary Society of the
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Paul Bradley
Presbyterian
Stewardship
Emil Rasmussen
Hubert Paxton
S. C. Stookey
R. E. MacDanel
Ray F. Anderson
Frank Richardson
H. E. Kensinger
Art Dept Members Honored in American Art Week
Seven Cedar Rapids Woman's Club art department members received the American Artists' Professional League award for distinguished participation in American Art week observed last November. The awardees include Mildred MacDanels and Nelle Everson, Mabel N. Caffee, Ben Hazen, W. A. Montgomery, R. T. Lubbock, and C. C. Moffitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Department
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Mildred Pelzer
Iowa
American Artweek
Russell Cowles
Iowa Union
Cedar Rapids Art Department
R. T. Lubbock
W. R. Foor
Frank T. Gates
Charles E. Roberts
Elwin Smith
Mabel N. Caffee
Dempsy Jones
Edward M. Soboda
W. H. Frick
W. A. Montgomery
T. K. Hefner
Nelle Everson
L. L. Owen
Henry J. Hromek
Oliver S. Wilson
G. C. Babcock
H. A. Hoberock
John P. Mills
Charles Earhart
Oscar Anderson
A. H. Mott
C. C. Moffitt
H. N. Jerome
Ben Hazen
S. R. Hawkins
L. M. Mitchell
G. M. King
J. T. Taylor
Mildred MacDanel
Town
Marilyn Condon Honored on Birthday Party
Mrs. Larry Condon hosted a luncheon at 1819 Seventh Avenue SE on Saturday to celebrate Marilyn Condon’s twelfth birthday. A birthday cake and pastel handkerchief corsages decorated the table as guests Sallie Collins Nancy Yuill Suzanne Jenkins Phoebe Jane Vavra Mildred Jean Simanek Jean Klepach Doris Tappen Beverly Blencoe Donna Miller Lois Anderson Dorothy Jasa Eileen Smith Joan Hiner wadel Mary Louise Jesina and Marjorie Lodge joined in games and celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Condon
Seventh Avenue SE
Marilyn
Sallie Collins
Nancy Yuill
Suzanne Jenkins
Phoebe Jane Vavra
Mildred Jean Simanek
Jean Klepach
Doris Tappen
Beverly Blencoe
Donna Miller
Lois Anderson
Dorothy Jasa
Eileen Smith
Joan Hinerwadel
Mary Louise Jesina
Marjorie Lodge
Mrs Beacom Returns From Davenport Visit
Mrs Harriet Beacom of 366 Nineteenth Street SE has returned after a week in Davenport guesting with her niece Mrs Andrew Wharton. Mrs H B Kiersey of Rochester Minnesota and Mrs George Getlin of 1621 Eighth Street NW are spending the weekend in Des Moines as guests of Mrs Sam Alton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald C. Wardell
Waterloo
Sharilee Ann
Nevin Nichols
Twenty Third Street Drive
Wardell
Harriet Beacom
Nineteenth Street
Davenport
Andrew Wharton
H. B. Kiersey
Rochester, Minn
George Getlin
Eighth Street NW
Des Moines
Sam Alton
Mayflower Chapter reports at state conference in Des Moines
Mayflower chapter of the D A R met at Mrs. L E Henry’s home for luncheon and heard reports from regent Mrs. Carl D Thomas Mrs J C Liek Mrs J C Milner and Mrs Charles M Fisher on the recent state conference in Des Moines Mrs Liek reported on the WOI broadcast by Mrs Henry M. Robert Jr national historian magazine notes were reviewed by Mrs Ethel Mahon hosts included Mesdames Arthur Barlow Fred J Kluss Leland Mahaffy B L Sheldon and Edgar Tapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Henry
Nineteenth Street SE
Mayflower
Des Moines
Carl D. Thomas
J. C. Liek
J. C. Milner
Charles M. Fisher
Liek
State Radio Committee
WOI
Henry M. Robert, Jr
Washington, D. C
Iowa
Ethel Mahon
National Historical Magazine
Arthur Barlow
Fred J. Kluss
Leland Mahaffy
B. L. Sheldon
Edgar Tapper
Jooss Ballet On Concert Course
The article details Jooss Ballet on concert course and mentions Mitropoulos as a notable guest conductor with a history in Boston and Minneapolis. It covers Community Concerts association plans for an April campaign, leadership, theater seating changes, and expansion of patron lists to sixteen towns, noting past artists who rose to fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitropoulos
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Minneapolis
Minneapolis Orchestra
Community Concerts Association
Cedar Rapids
Nelson Eddy
Rose Bampton
Damours to Live in Peoria After NYC Visit
William H. Damour arrives from New York City to visit his parents in Cedar Rapids as Mrs. Damour and Denis stay local. For ten years he worked with eastern banks and industries and since 1935 served as comptroller for major distilling firms. He will move to Peoria soon to serve as business counsel and coordinator for a plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
William H. Damour
F. W. Damour
Twenty-first Street
William Damour
Denis
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Damour
W. H. Damour
W. H. Damours
W. Damour
Peoria
National Music Week Theme Set for Cedar Rapids
Mayor F K Hahn proclaims the fifteenth annual National Music Week from May 6 to 13 with the slogan Support Group Activities. The observance highlights American music and local creative artists with nightly programs at Memorial Coliseum. A joint committee of churches schools libraries and music clubs coordinates events with Grace Boston hosting a tea and Meno Spann presenting an illustrated talk on Egypt and Greece followed by a public meeting with Jan Masaryk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Hahn
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Oeage Commission
Elen Kacena Stark
Grace Boston
Bever Avenue
Explorers Club
Meno Spann
University of Iowa
Egypt
Greece
Jan Masaryk
Coe Students Spend Saturday in Anamosa
Coe students spent Saturday in Anamosa as guests of fellow student Donald Mirick. Also in attendance were three other Coe youths, Miss Betty Mae Sommer, Miss Dorothy Barnes, and Leon Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Donald Mirick
Coe
Betty Mae Sommer
Dorothy Barnes
Leon Black
Spring calendar buzzes with events across Cedar Rapids
Many Victims Succumb To Spring Fever lists April 15 country club gown event and May 2 stag party. Cedar Rapids hosts State Hospital association April 24 26 and state conventions through May. Coe Cornell and Drake relays April May feature concerts and May 14 Mother's Day shopping. Easter April 9 highlighted. oOo Montelle Knapp guests in Russell Knapp home with family dinner plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Cedar Rapids
State Hospital Association
P.E.O
Iowa
Coe
Cornell
Chicago Symphony
Bruno Castagna
Alec Templeton
Cedar Rapids Garden Club
Spring
Nelson Eddy
Des Moines
Montelle
Engagement of Edna van Pappelendam to Robert McLeod
Miss Edna van Pappelendam of Cedar Rapids and Robert W. S. McLeod of Cedar Rapids will announce their engagement at a Keokuk tea this afternoon. The event will reveal the wedding date May 27 and feature biographies of the couple. McLeod is a Grinnell College graduate and Cedar Rapids Gazette police reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna van Pappelendam
Cedar Rapids
B. C. van Pappelendam
Keokuk
Robert W. S. McLeod
Walter S. McLeod
Ottumwa
Miss van Pappelendam
V. B. Roost
Des Moines
Walt
Er A. Miller
Walter Kelly
Marjorie Laker
J. J. Johnson
Betty Meerdink
William McFarlin
Iowa City
Jane Glenn
John F. Byrne
van Pappelendam
University of Iowa
Keokuk Business College
Chamber of Commerce
McLeod
Grinnell College
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jim
ED Moorman
Bobby
Bob
Grover Whalen
America
F. E. Corey
Mount Vernon
Corey
Miss Kitterman
W. J. Grunewald
J. ¥. Kennedy
E. Joanna Hagey
John Blanchard
Carmel-on the-Sea
Calif
Friendly Club
Playground Commission
Zelda Small
Central Park Group
Charles Sramek
Frances
Los Angeles
Mrs Shepard
First Avenue
Art Dept
Eugene Cutler
Carl Reed
David Lennox, Jr
W. H. Hathorn
Robert B. Pike
Emil Hesselschwerdt
H. C. Houghton, Jr
General Federation
Donald Wardells
Marilyn Condon
Mrs. Beane
W. E. Beane
Salt Lake City
Utah
Miami
Fla
J. LeRoy Farmer
Farmer
Blake Boulevard
Ella T. Farmer
W. J. Barngrover
Miss Hathaway
Louise Hathaway
GM of
Lena Vogt
Kathryn Barton
Dodds
Chapter DE
Jessie B. Dodds
Eva Byerly
Henrietta Frank
Bonnie Pease Straub
Mrs
Emma Challed
California
Fourteenth Street
Claremont
oOo Community Players Board
Community Players
Edwin H. Wadsworth
Country Club Parkway SE
College Book Club
Mrs. Adkins
H. B. Adkins
Twentieth Street
Wallace Boyson
Harvey Lynch
Lloyd C. Douglas
ShakespeaRe Club
Lucille Maresh
Third Avenue SE
Raymond McConlogues
Rome
Raymond B. McConlogue
Lisbon
Europe
Mrs. McConlogue
Mr. McConlogue
Jooss Ballet
Montrose Hotel
R. D. Taylor
Everett E. Fisher
Blanche Krebs
Miss Boston’s
Russell F. Knapp
Mr. Knapp
Montelle Knapp
Mrs. Knapp
Edgewood
Sylvia
R. F. Knapp
Russell and
Floyd H. Knapp
Lydia Wehmeier Perkins
1St Ave. E. Dial
Thompson
Lasswell Studio
Third Avenue
Paramount Theater
Florentine
Newman's
Hotel Roosevelt
Cadow
Rapids
Marion
Zoric
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