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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1941

Page

14

Beta Sigma Phi Chapters Mark Anniversary Dinner

Local Beta Sigma Phi chapters celebrated the tenth anniversary with a Founders Day dinner at the Crystal ballroom Montrose hotel. Attendees included Sigma Lambda and Beta Iota members with speeches, toasts, a defense message, a prize song, and a plan for a national convention in Kansas City June 20 21 22 expected 2000 members.

Beta Sigma Phi Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Sigma Lambda Beta Iota Lucile Dose Thoraelson United States Canada Bernice Monnahan Patricia M. Harlan Des Moines Eleanore Condon Stella Margaret Gould Helen Stourne Florence Paulus Eunice Buel Monnahan Beta Kansas City Iva Campbell Fallis House of Parliament Venetta Tiffany Christine Marbach Frances Lockwood Alicin Brown Gertrude Kearney Inez Brollier Mary Rowan Mildred Pazdernik Lembda

Mrs Hauseman Hostess For Mrs Brejcha

Mrs Henry Hauseman Jr entertained at a luncheon and bridge for eight at her 501 Twenty fourth Street NE home with guests including Mrs Frank J and prizes won by Mrs Robert F Miller and Mrs George Klumpar.

Henry Hauseman, Jr Twenty-fourth Street Frank J Robert F. Miller George Klumpar R. D. Wilson Roy H. Olson Floyd A. Fisher E. D McCoy

Helen Bys and Lloyd Hrdlicka Plan April Wedding

Announcement of the marriage of Miss Helen Bys daughter of Mrs Wesley Bys and Lloyd Hrdlicka son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Hrdlicka on April 20. The Methodist parsonage was the venue with Mr and Mrs Gordon Mitchell attending. They will reside on Hinkley Avenue NW.

Helen Bys Wesley Bys Lloyd Hrdlicka Charles F. Hrdlicka Nineteenth Street Gordon Mitchell Hinkley Avenue

Stitch and Chatter Club Sets Friday Work Meeting

The Stitch and Chatter club will hold a work meeting Friday at 1 p.m. at the Community House.

Stitch and Chatter Club

P T A Meeting Dinner at Van Buren

Van Buren parents and teachers attended a P T A dinner with 50 guests. Mrs L R Hamilton welcomed attendees and Miss Nanna Nelson led the program with bingo and honors. The event was planned by the organizing committee led by P H Brown with members including W Pepin Hamilton McKee Soles Chiver ton Earl Waite Harry Jordan Henry Jensen and Bert Anderson.

van Buren L. R. Hamilton Nanna Nelson Schooling Loyd McKeen Adiernates Emil Serovy Bingo Ing Ce Ae Ag P. H. Brown W. Pepin, Hamilton, McKee Soles Chiverton Earl Waite Harry Jordan Henry Jensen Bert Anderson

Red Crown Women Bowlers Hold Party

The Ladies' Minor Red Crown Bowling league met for dinner at the Wurster tea room electing Monica Loftus president with Inez Borland Phyllis Wenger Marjorie Moravec and Dorothy McCann as officers. Armstrong Iowa Mutual and Dr Pepper teams won first to third place while Celestine Oates claimed high single and high series. Leta Nezerka attended as guest.

Red Crown Bowling League Wurster Tea Room Monica Loftus Inez Borland Phyllis Wenger Marjorie Moravec Dorothy McCann Armstrong Iowa Mutual Dr. Pepper Celestine Oates Leta Nezerka

Trinity Methodist Mother's Daughter Banquet Set

The girls work committee of Trinity Methodist church chaired by Mrs. H. N. Steele will host a Mother-Daughter banquet on May 14 at 6 30 p.m. in the church dining room. Committees include Mrs. Eldon Rohn Mrs Paul ard Mrs W O Eckler Mrs Don Mumford and others.

Trinity Methodist Church H. N. Steele Eldon Rohn Paulard W. O. Eckler Don Mumford Don Rogers M. F. Harmon G. H. Walsh C. H

Newman and Mrs Stewart Shank Ticket Subset

Mrs Wiesel Kofron and Mrs J H Woodside appear in a brief society note about ticket arrangements and social guests. The fragment lists names and a hinge on invitations or seating. No dates or venues are provided in the readable text.

Bridal Shower for Marguerite McDonnell Held at McDonnell Home

Miss Katt Lennox and Miss Donna Chamberlain hosted a Wednesday bridal shower for Marguerite McDonnell, bride-elect of Robert Young, at the McDonnell residence. Twelve attended and court whist was won by Cai Lennox and Audrey Schwab.

Katt Lennox Bever Avenue Donna Chamberlain Thirteenth Street Marguerite McDonnell Robert Young McDonnell Third Avenue Cai , Lennox Audrey Schwab

Association of Childhood Education elects new officers

Miss Catherine Eckstein was elected president and Miss Harriet Hallett was elected secretary and treasurer at the Board of Education meeting. Miss Irma Dovey spoke, and plans were made for a May 8 picnic at 5 p.m. in Ellis Park's river pavilion. Dean C Harve Geiger of Coe College spoke on Traditional and Progressive Schools.

Catherine Eckstein Association of Childhood Education Board of Education Harriet Hallett Irma Dovey Mem Ellis Park Dean C. Harve Geiger Coe College

Mrs J C Mahan Nah Delivers America Today at Society Meeting

Mrs J C Mahan Nah spoke on America Today at the Wednesday Social club gathering held at Mrs Ray Hubbard's home 1709 Second Avenue SE. Roll call elicited current events and Mrs L K Cornell was welcomed into the club with assistants Mrs C M Hatfield Mrs John Miller and Mrs F Hartman assisting.

British Sub Makes Nine Hour Daring In Port Listen

In Cattaro Harbor the submarine Regent lay nine hours under Italian eyes as Lt. Commdr. Bartlett searched ashore for Sir Ronald Campbell and other Britons from Belgrade. Italian bombers later struck, causing minor casualties and forcing a retreat.

London Regent P. J. H. Bartlett Ronald Campbell Yugoslavia Cattaro Admiralty Ronald Belgrade Royal Navy Sir Ronald

A Tasty Surprise Tomato Rose Salad Recipe

A brief line notes a tomato rose salad recipe found on page 21 of The Gazette Cookbooklet titled Salads. Mrs. Rus- is referenced as part of the source.

The Gazette

Young recruit stuffs bananas to reach army weight

A bizarre scene unfolds as a youth nearly 77 bananas become his weight aid to join the army. The account notes his extreme antics and references conscientious objectors, with a comparison to Red Bat as he tries to meet the required draft standards.

Soldier of 1941 praised for banana feats and heroism

A playful homage compares a 1941 soldier to World War I’s doughboy while praising a tough corporal. The piece wryly notes banana-eating feats and a vow not to burden the hero with policing duties, ending with a salute to voluntary service.

Farm Grain Income in 1940 Reaches Postwar High

Farm income from grains in 1940 topped all years since 1929, signaling a strong agricultural year. The report notes grain sectors contributed significantly to total farm earnings, reflecting favorable market conditions and higher production.

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Mrs. Hauseman Mrs. Brejcha P.T.A. Meetings Joan Perry RED Crown Trinity Methodist Dinner Miss McDonnell Miss Eckstein America Campbell Gazette Lanier Ceenarsepneter Craemer’s Call Cedar Rapids Laveeey Ce Ceekens Marien Roel Mon Nee Eel Ras John E. Lapes Third Ave. SE Florist A. W. Peterson CO Barbera Pameana Gour Barbara Gould Second Avenue Newman First Street Tee Ea'yvra Boors Virginia Checker Electric Supply Cal PT. Shrei Owen Comtrot Reed Optromel Et Nore Alok Ut Prove Ce Checker Electric
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