Appointments Made In Woman's Club
Rapids Woman's club ratified a new administration at the first meeting led by president Mrs. Aulden Griffin. The board elected Mrs. Charles Bode to the program committee and approved two donations to camps while naming chairmen for finance budget house social flower and other positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bode
Griffin
W. R. Armstrong
Henry J. Hromek
Lysle Hahn
H. Heiserman
Armstrong
Verne Henton
E. W. Krickard
John T Hecker
Modern Reading Club Hostesses Invite Guests for Annual Day
Members hosted by Mrs Karl P Blaise at 224 Seventeenth Street SE hold their annual guest day on a Wednesday afternoon. Mrs Marshall Hickman performs Impromptu in G Flat by John Alden Carpenter and Mrs William Rinderknecht reviews a modern play. Tea table features Verles frosted glass white tapers and yellow white pansies with refreshments in yellow and white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Reading Club
Karl P Blaise
Eighteenth Street
Marshall Hickman
John Alden Carpenter
William Rinderknecht
Mr and Mrs Reps Arrive in Los Angeles for Hotel Stay
Mr and Mrs August C. Reps of Los Angeles, formerly residents of Cedar Rapids, arrived Monday to spend a few days at the Roosevelt hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August C. Reps
Los Angeles
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt Hotel
Dorothea Krebs Returns From New Orleans
Miss Dorothea Krebs of 509 Forest drive SE returned after two weeks in New Orleans where she served as assistant director of the Southern Beauticians forum. During the four day convention she was master of ceremonies and a makeup artist. She has been invited to appear on a National Hairdressers association convention program in San Francisco in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Krebs
Forest Drive
New Orleans
Southern Beauticians Forum
Miss Krebs
National Hairdressers Association
San Francisco
Mercy Nurses Alumnae Banquet Honors 1939 Graduates
The Mercy Hospital Nurses alumnae plan their annual banquet Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Roosevelt hotel to honor the 1939 graduating class. Members include Mary Smiles Irene McNally Harriet McDonald Donna Hebel Regina Monahan Marcella O Rourke Kathryn Cox Geraldine Hasbrook Sister Mary Clarice and Sister Mary Mercedes. Reservations with Loretta Howe at 27955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Roosevelt Hotel
Mary Smiles
Irene McNally
Harriet McDonald
Donna Hebel
Regina Monahan
Marcella O'Rourke
Kathryn Cox
Geraldine Hasbrook
Mary Clarice
Mary Mercedes
Loretta Howe
Dial
Burmeister Family Returns From Michigan Blossom Festival
Mr and Mrs Emil Burmeister of 215 Highland Drive NW have returned from Benton Harbor Michigan where they visited their daughter and son in law Mrs Forest Brebner and Mr Forest Brebner and attended the Blossom festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Burmeister
Highland Drive
Benton Harbor, Mich
Forest A. Brebner
Miss Jean Norberg Hosts Rainbow Girls Tea
Miss Jean Norberg of 1550 Avenue NE will entertain at a tea Saturday from 2 to 5 PM honoring all Rainbow for Girls members. Assembly No. 11 presides at the tea with Miss Elaine Kemper and Miss Patricia Rice serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Norberg
Avenue NE
Order of Rainbow
Assembly No. 11
Elaine Kemper
Patricia Rice
Brownlee Family Arrives in New York En Route to Cedar Rapids
Mrs Harold J Brownlee of London England and her children Jean Joe and John arrived in New York City on April 28 and visit New Jersey after stops in Pittsburgh and Chicago they plan to reach Cedar Rapids mid May for a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold J. Brownlee
London
England
Jean
Joe
John
New York City
New Jersey
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Brownlees
Cedar Rapids
Perry C. Rude Leaves for Tucson Arizona
Perry C. Rude of 535 Vernon is spending a month in Tucson Arizona. He will visit business contacts and explore local sights during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry C. Rude
Vernon Drive
Tucson
Ariz
St James Mother-Daughter Banquet Draws 106 Attendees
The St James Methodist church hosts its annual mother-daughter banquet sponsored by the ladies aid society and the girls work committee. Seated at pastel tables, the event featured an invocation, toastmaster A S Ruby, speakers for mothers and daughters, musical numbers, and a principal address. Committees and servers are listed with names of volunteers and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
Girls Work Committee
St. James’ Methodist Church
A. S. Ruby
T. C. Collister
Jane Nelson
Mary Beth Collister
Ruth Hemmer
Amos Scott
Mammy
Donald Mann, Jr
Donald Mann
Phyllis Mae Mann
M. R. Warren
Dorothy Hemmer
Margot Young
Milo Lavel
C. Hurley
Don Mann
Arthur Lawrence
G. H. Knauer
Edna Jelinek
M. T. Daywitt
J. A. Hayward
Don Whitney
O. J. Triebel
Joe Kroupa
William Lawrence
TC. Collister
Fred Sumek
Ray Churchill
Ralph Lawrence
Wilbur Collister
C. R. Whistler
Lester Melsha
Service club schedule includes Friday meeting and theater party
The service club will meet Friday at 1 pm at the Community House. Friday evening the club attends a theater party at 5 45 at the Palace. Sunday evening the club held a member and family party with many attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theater
Malcolm Klinger
Lorraine
Donald
Bartholomew
Dora
Albert Briles
Gladys
Wallace Lyons
Elaine
Virginia Carter
Angelo
Mary
John
Emil Bisinger
Jean
Junior
Marvel Foster
Elizabeth Bender
I. N. Circle Holds Dessert Luncheon at DeNio Home
Thirteen members of I. N. Circle plus four guests gathered for a dessert luncheon Thursday afternoon at Mrs. E. W. DeNio's home 407 Fairview Drive SE. Mrs. W. H. Richards assisted and presided at the business session. Mrs. A. C. Burnell gave devotions. The afternoon was spent sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. I. N. Circle
A. E. Chase
Carl Goodwin
M. L. Doherty
Eugene Wasta
E. W. DeNio
Fairview Drive
W. H. Richards
A. C. Burnell
Taft
L. C. Schuknecht
R. F. Erickson
C. M. Hubbard
Henry Scnerer
Harley Bowser
Hill
E. C. Waite
West Side
J. J. Kauzlarich
East Side
State and National Congress
Mothers honored by Junior American Czechs in C S P S hall
The lodge of Junior American Czechs C S A honored mothers at a Mother’s Day program Monday evening in C S P S hall with about 75 attending. Frank Sysel gave the welcome, a feather-bound book was presented by Mrs J J Hervert, and Mrs Martha Felter paid tribute to mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C S. A
C. S. P. S. Hall
Frank Sysel
J. J. Hervert
Milo Heral
Martha Felter
Jackie Sedlacek
J. J Hervert
Agnes Vishik
Rose Heral
Rose Svec
Mary Dvorak
Tillie Konigsmark
Rose Hamous
Victoria Liskovsky
Charles Chadima
Barbara Trachta
John M. Lana
Anna Dobrovsky
Ida Fottral
J B Sedlacek
Marie A. Slezak
Sophia Paula
Marie Lopata
Frances Sindelar
Bela J
Sanctuary Society Dinner At Immaculate Conception Church
Two hundred women attended a dinner for Sanctuary society members at Immaculate Conception school. Places were marked with plant placecards and favors. Mrs. E. C. Goslin and Mrs. Leo J. Carney were elected delegates to the NCWC convention in Dubuque May 15 and 16. The program featured performances by boys and girls glee clubs with Sister Mary Leo. Margaret Goslin served as announcer. bridge was played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanctuary Society of the Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception School
E. C. Goslin
Leo J. Carney
Dubuque
Mary Leo
Margaret Goslin
Citadimas Return From Mason City Trip
Mr and Mrs William Chadima of Ridgeway drive SE returned from Mason City after attending the Travelers Protective Association state convention May 4 5 and 6 They spent the weekend en route home with Mr Chadimas niece Mrs Roland Dohrman and Mr Dohrman at Latimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Chadima
Ridgeway Drive
iMason City
Travelers’ Protective Association
Chadima
Roland Dohrman
Dohrman
Latimer
Irene Douglas Circle to Meet for Lunch at Johnson Home
Irene Douglas circle of the King's Daughters will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for lunch at the home of Mrs. C. M. Johnson, 2128 Greenwood Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Douglas
the King’s Daughters
C. M. Johnson
Greenwood Drive
P.T.A. Meetings in Tyler Garfield Hayes Schools
Tyler P T A executive board meets Thursday at 1 45 p m at the school. Garfield P T A meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m to elect officers. Hayes P T A meets Wednesday at 2 p m in the school auditorium. Kindergarten pupils present a program and the school orchestra plays. Refreshments served by mothers of fifth and sixth grade pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler
Tyler P. T. A
Garfield
Garfield P.T.A
Hayes P. T. A
Kingarten
There Are Two Ways to Get at Constipation
Kellogg's All Bran offers a solution to constipation by supplying bulk missing in modern diets. Eat the toasted cereal daily with milk or cream or baked into muffins, drink water, and expect a brighter mood. Made by Kellogg's in Battle Creek and sold by every grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelloge’s
Battle Creek
New Officers Install At P T A Council Luncheon
Sixty five members and guests attended the annual luncheon in the Roosevelt hotel. Mrs Taft retired as president and installed the new officers led by Mrs Neely Hill as president. Other officers include Mrs Spohn vice president secretary Sundberg and treasurer Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent Teacher Council
Lincoln and Jefferson
Roosevelt Hotel
R. F Taft
Neely Hill
W. L. Spohn
John Sundberg
Arthur Norman
Arditi
Elizabeth Sloan
O Thompson
L. W. Jonas
V. L. Spohn
J. Gerber
Mothers’ Chorus
E. D. Holvenstot
William Murphy
O. Lundquist
J. C. Milner
G. R. McKeeley
R. W. Mana
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hold Second District Meeting
The second district meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars took place in Clinton on Sunday. Delegates include Cedar Rapids auxiliary members led by Mrs. Emil Vohaska and district officials from Post 788 and Davenport Post 828. Mae Lentz of Clinton was reelected district president. next district meeting set for Cedar Rapids in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Emil Vohaska
Emil Erickson
Florian Francis
William White
Zelina Wiese
Harry Concannon
Harley Huff
Frank Berry
Mae Lentz
William
Mizpah Circle to Meet at Dice Home
Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters will meet at the home of Mrs. L. E. Dice at 827 Seventeenth Street Southwest on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
L. E. Dice
Seventeenth Street
Three P E O Chapters In Meetings
Three P E O chapters held meetings Monday with two evening sessions and a dessert lunch. At A C Loepp home 1912 Fourth Ave SE GM entertained II guests. Franklin High cello quartet performed and Barbara Ann Shonka sang The Lord s Prayer. Ruby Byers spoke on Brotherhood of Man. Inga Tapper presided at tea. W S Newell spoke. Chapter DE hosted by Noel Newell at 327 Fifteenth NE featured The Poetic Way of Release. Chapter IT met for a dessert luncheon at Joseph Stenner s 357 Garden SE with E W Spence leading The Floral Heritage of China and Japan. N Harold West of chapter DK attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Loepp
Fourth Avenue SE
Franklin High School
Marilyn Stookey
Jean Killian
Marcia Kensinger
Dorothy van Cleve
Barbara Ann Shonka
Betty Jean Stephenson
Brotherhood of Man
Ruby Byers
Inga Tapper
R. P. Taylor
W. S. Newell
Fifteenth Street
P E. O
Florence Robinson
Olive Tower
Amy Moorhead
Noel Newell
Joseph Stenner
Garden Drive
E. W. Spence
China
Japan
N. Harold West
Chapter DK
Mrs Berstler Hosts Kitchen Shower for Jane Bachman
Mrs LeRoy C. Berstler invited a group of relatives and friends to a kitchen shower honoring Miss Jane Bachman whose June 11 marriage to Ralph Steffa Jr was planned. Bridge games preceded refreshments with blue and pink color accents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy C. Berstler
J Avenue NE
Jane Bachman
Ralph Steffa, Jr
Bridge
J. A. Ballard
Gordon Donnan
C. H. Bachman
R. R. Steffa
Ella Viasak
Donald Morgan
Donald McCormac
Elsie Belehrad
Nell Crawford
Lucille Fritz
Vivian Conway
Dorothy Watland
Jean Hamblin
Jean Dunlap
Betty Allender
Veda Richards
Miss Mary Nicholas Honored At Linen Shower
Miss Vivian Ives hosted a linen shower Monday at her Crescent Street home to honor Miss Mary Nicholas who is to wed Roy H Olson on Wednesday. Prizes went to Miss Dorothy Watland and Mrs. Roy Porter. guests included Mrs. Leonard Braun, Mrs. Carl Headlee of Anamosa, Mrs. Earl Koehn, Miss Iola Mentzer and the Nicholas sisters Donna and Ruth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Ives
Crescent Street SE
Mary Nicholas
Roy H Olson
Dorothy Watland
Roy Porter
Leonard Braun
Carl Headlee
Anamosa
Earl Koehn
Iola Mentzer
Donna
Ruth Nicholas
Rock Island Improves Cedar Rapids and Decorah Lines
The Rock Island railroad 1939 improvement program totaling 3 754 000 includes Cedar Rapids division work. Eleven miles of 100 pound rails between Manly and Northwood are laid with bridges strengthened for heavy power. Ninety pound rail will span Postville Junction to Decorah as Cedar Rapids to Manly and Decorah branch bridges are reinforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Railroad
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Manly
Northwood
Postville Junction
Decorah
Wilson 9A Class To Present Comedy Growing Pains
Wilson high school 9A class directed by Miss Louise Renner presents the three act comedy Growing Pains in the school auditorium at 7 45 p m Thursday. Clifford Johnson stars as the boy with growing pains navigating romance and family promises. The cast includes George McIntyre Betty Lou Soukup Virginia Field and many others with a full stage crew and promoters listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Renner
Wilson High School
Growing Pains
Clifford Johnson
George McIntyre
Terry
Betty Lou Soukup
McIntyre
Virginia Field
Professor McIntyre
Raymond Buehler
Sophie
Winifred Spencer
Patterson
Marjorie Rosina
Elsie Patterson
Ellamae Canarr
Donald Birkicht
Dutch
Elwood Paul
Brian
Carroll Filson
Omar
Bob Peiper
Billy Folkers
David Scott
Abbass Habhab
Lloyd Mrstik
Milo Lanka
Lillian Dusek
Marjorie Kosina
Mary Vokolek
Betty Jean Jirsa
Eleanor Luse
Ava Jean Marsh
Mildred Kasper
Eugene Turner
Jack Butteris
Arda Mae Stolte
Ardis Ford
Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County Iowa
The undersigned Lena F Harwood was appointed and qualified May 8 1939 as Administratrix of the estate of George W Harwood late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debtors must pay promptly and all claims must be filed with the Clerk of the Linn County Town District Court. Attorney Geo C Claassen represents the administratrix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
George W. Harwood
Iowa
Lena F Harwood
Geo. C. Claassen
New Citizens Told of Responsibility at Cedar Rapids Program
New citizens and those reaching age twenty one were urged to defend democracy at a Citizenship program in Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids organized by the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club First unit of the state federation. Speakers warned that liberty must be preserved and voters informed while stressing patriotism and public duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Memorial Coliseum
Cedar Rapids
Lions Club
Centerville
Berry Halden
Des Moines
State Executive Council
George A. Wilson
Coe College
Hanford Post
American Legion
Woman's Club
Aulden Griffin
Elmer A. Johnson
America
Alice Inskeep
Frank Bates,Jr
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NAVE
Mere
California
MERCY
Emil Burmeisters
Michigan
Titans
Rese
Mrs. Brownlee
ST. James
Service Club
IW. N. Circle
Third Street
Sanctuary Society
William Citadimas
Mason City
Circle
P.T.A. Meetings
Wayes
P.T.A. Council
Mizpait
P.E.O
Mrs, Berstler
Miss Jane Bachman
R. I
Martin's
Wilson
Lasswell
Free America
Globe
Old World
Samson of Old
Babylon
Tillyer
C. Chambers Inskeep Optical Co
3Rd St. SE
Harry P. Tisher
Dia Ego
Cole Tey
Wards
Second Street SE
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