Mott Urges News Values at Iowa Federation Club Breakfast
Prof. Frank Luther Mott head of Iowa University journalism urged club reporters at the biennial Iowa Federation of women's clubs breakfast to appreciate news values and know their newspaper. The event at Hotel Montrose drew 75 reporters and reps from Cedar Rapids Gazette Cedar Rapids Tribune Des Moines Register Davenport Democrat and weekly papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Luther Mott
School of Journalism
University of Iowa
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Montrose
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids Tribune
Des Moines Register
Davenport Democrat
Mott
Moit
Fredrick Weitz
Des Moines
Iowa Club
Weitz
W R Foor
Cedar Rapids
Robert Blaylock
Elmer T. Peterson
Better Homes and Gardens
Report on Students Loan Fund Gifts in Iowa Clubs
The second district of the Iowa Federation of Women’s clubs led gifts to the scholarship and loan fund with 278.50 dollars, at the biennial convention in Cedar Rapids. The ninth district followed with 27.70 dollars. Total fund assets reach 47,756 dollars. 79 borrowers used the fund this year, receipts total 30,791.72, with 1,656.75 in district subscriptions. Since 1911 clubs have donated 41,232.87 and repayments total 139,862.56 from 1,134 borrowers have been paid 171,862.56.
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Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
Iowa
Des Moines Pianist Attends Iowa Women’s Clubs Meet
Miss Juliette Redfern of Des Moines, guest of Miss Maxine Boegel, appeared as pianist on the Thursday program of the twenty first biennial convention of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs held at 1949 First Avenue E.
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Juliette Redfern
Des Moines
Maxine Boegel
First Avenue E
Redfern
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Pasadena son Harold Hardin to visit for Mother's Day
Harold Hardin of Pasadena California will visit his mother Mrs Myra V Hardin at 1115 Second Avenue SE. Ernest Hardin of Chicago, another son, is expected to arrive this weekend to spend Mother's Day with Mrs Hardin.
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Harold Hardin
Pasadena
Cali
Myra V Hardin
Second Avenue
Ernest Hardin
Chicago
Hardin
Czech Fine Arts chorus rehearsal at Montrose hotel
The Czech Fine Arts chorus schedules a Friday rehearsal at 645 pm in the Crystal room of the Montrose hotel. A board of directors meeting will follow at 730 pm at the same venue, both events taking place in Montrose.
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Czech Fine Arts Chorus
Crystal Room
Montrose Hotel
Board of
Winners Named in Iowa Federation Play Competition
Winners in the play writing contest sponsored by the drama division of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs were announced during the Thursday session. Mrs Frank Hofmann Ottumwa announced in Mrs Harold Barnes Clinton's absence. Harry Champion Spencer won first prize in the one act division for Everyday. Gernie Hunter Perry won second for Grandma’s Hobby and Ella Luick Belmond won third for The Third Generation. Marion Louise Bliss Washta won first prize in the long play division.
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Department of Fine Arts
Iowa Federation of * Women's Clubs
Federation
Frank Hofmann
Ottumwa
Harold Barnes
Clinton
Harry Champion
Spencer
Gernie Hunter
Perry
Ella Luick
Belmond
Marion Louise Bliss
Washta
Temperance Program Held by East Side W C T U at Sisam Home
The East Side W C T U held its annual temperance and mission program at Mrs. H E Sisam 619 Avenue NW with Miss Helen Main directing the temperance work in twenty foreign lands supported by U S union gifts. A county institute is set for May 11 at Kenwood Park Presbyterian church at 10 a m with covered dish luncheon at noon and posters by rural pupils on display. Mrs Flora Manville leads the county institute and will publish a complete program later.
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East Side
W. C
Flora Manville
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Institute
Kenwood Presbyterian Church
Ruth Otto
Elda Kemp
Marion
Harold E. Mayo
OC. G. Horve
John Manville
Joe Janke
I Acress
Maneville
C. W. Davis
Cedar Rapids
E. J. Escate
A. F. Butterfield
Nettle Sisam
Lucetta McCain
Cedarapids
Mount Vernon Union
Young
Mia
Ellen Stewart
L. L. Riley
Lulu Secrist
Byron Barlow
Betty Jane Stephenson
Ideal
A. T. Possen
Sirs
A. E. Blinks
Minnie Whitcomb
Edward Hinms
Adelia Hobart
Libbie Krout
Miss Blazek Shower Honors Card Party Guests
Miss Bessie Nemec and Mrs. Frank Svoboda complimented Miss Anna Blazek at a miscellaneous shower held Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Frank Blazek. Prizes were awarded to Esther Makovsky and Libbie Pazour. numerous guests attended, with several hostesses assisting Mrs. Blazek and Mrs. C Jungman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Nemec
Frank Svoboda
Anna Blazek
Frank Blazek
Esther Makovsky
Libbie Pazour
Ross Morrison
J J Kuba, Jr
Fred Stodola
Alexander Kozik
Lucile Christian
Violet Rebek
Martha Steyskal
Lenora Vokolek
Elsie Sykora
Mary Kapoun
New Member Added to Iowa Federation Board
Mrs Emil J Hesselschwerdt of Kalona becomes the federation treasurer replacing Mrs Eugene Cutler of Des Moines after Thursday morning election. The addition marks the only new board member in the recent leadership update.
Circle 3 Ladies Aid to stage Last Date of School
Circle No 3 of the Ladies Aid of Central Park Presbyterian church presents an entertainment titled Last Date of School in the church assembly room Friday at 7 45 p m. The skit by Charles Archbold of National Refining Company is presented through the courtesy of that firm. The program is open to the public featuring a cast including Mrs John Burge C E Roberts Mr and Mrs C E Stryker Mrs H W Espeset H E Kensinger Mr and Mrs William Foster Mrs Walter Hutchings Mrs O E Borah Karl Thompson Mr and Mrs Glen Rodgers Alan Stamy R B E MacDanel Mr and Mrs John Robinson and Mrs Herbert Paxton.
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Ladies Aid
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Charles Archbold
National Refining Company
John Burge
C. E. Roberts
C. E. Stryker
H. W. Espeset
King’s Daughters Circle Meets at Hall Home
Mrs J J Hall entertained thirteen Irene Douglas circle members at 510 Knollwood SE. Mrs John Janacek led devotionals on The Lord's Prayer. Mrs W H Tenney reported on Linn county union formation and will host May 22 at 1732 Blake Blvd SE. Election of officers to follow.
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J. J. Hall
Knollwood Drive
Irene Douglas
King's Daughters
John Janacek
W. H. Tenney
King's Daughters Union
Linn County
Tenney
Blake Boulevard
Dinner hosts for Tuesday Art Club members and spouses
Mr and Mrs. Lee Eckert and Mr. and Mrs. Walter French entertained members of the Tuesday Art Club and their husbands at the Eckert home on Fifteenth Street SE Wednesday. Bridge was played at six tables.
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Lee Eckert
Fifteenth Street
Walter French
Eckert
Federation Staff Records Illinois Iowa clubwomen leaders list
Past I F W C offices and new Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs officers elected Thursday morning are led by Mrs H C Houghton Jr of Red Oak as president and district director for four years with multiple roles. Mrs Eugene Cutler Des Moines serves as first vice president and chairs program and education committees, among others. Mrs Carl Reed Cresco is second vice president and long time district director, secretary, and committee member. Mrs W H Hathorn Mason City holds recording secretary and federation auditor roles. Mrs David Lennox Jr Marshalltown is corresponding secretary and art committee chair, with state and local leadership duties. Mrs Emil Hesselschwerdt Kalona is treasurer and district director, while Mrs Eugene Henely Grinnell is Federation director and holds multiple vice presidential and presidential terms.
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Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Memorial Coliseum
Eugene Henery
Grinnell
General Federation
Eugene Cutler
Des Moines
Carl Reed
Cresco
David Lennox, Jr
Marshalltown
H C. Houghton, Jr
Red Oak
Department of the American Home
Division of Religious Education
Iowa
W. H. Hathorn
Mason City
Federation
Marshalltown Federation
Emil J. Hesselschwerdt
Kalona
Washington
Miss Berneice McAllister to Marry William Lana Shower Honor
Miss Berneice McAllister, bride to be of William Lana, was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Theron Smith and Mrs. P. J. McAllister. A luncheon followed with attendees including Mrs. John Lana, Mrs. John J. Wagner, and several others, after an earlier honor from Mrs. L. D. Kreinbring of Lowden.
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Berneice McAllister
William Lana
Theron Smith
Tenth Street
P. J. McAllister
Palo
John Lana
John J. Wagner
R. F. Smith
George Brown
George Svee
la Verne Lemmon
Elmer Stanek
Wesley Janda
Emily Houser
Ann Binko
McAllister
L. D. Kreinbring
Lowden
Idle A While Club Event At Mrs Krall Home
Mrs Frank Krall hosted the Idle A While club gathering on Tuesday with prizes awarded to Mrs Curtis Johnson and Mrs Robert Kennedy.
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Frank Krall
Curtis Johnson
Robert Kennedy
Ida Mansfield King Daughters circle hosts luncheon
Seventeen members of the Ida Mansfield circle of the King’s Daughters enjoyed a Tuesday luncheon hosted by Mrs Walter Hambright. The group discussed April milk distributions, planned aid for a girl to attend the junior camp at Montrose and a boy and girl to cover a week at Camp Wap s ier, and new officers will be named by the nominating committee of past presidents.
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Ida Mansfield
King’s Daughters
Walter Hambright
Blake Boulevard
M. G. Morris
John Morton
Hambright
Public Health Nursing Association
Montrose
Camp Wapsier
Hugh White
Silver Cross
D. M. Hall
Meadowbrook Drive
E. C. Hoover
W. Meyer
G. H. Tellier
Aunt Het Defends Townwide Decorum in Quip
In a sharp remark, Aunt Het urges Jennie to stay quiet, arguing the small town should not appear narrow minded or intolerant to people who conduct themselves properly. The exchange highlights community standards and social tension in a close knit setting.
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Jennie
Mrs Weitz presides at press breakfast during federation event
Mrs Fredrick Weitz of Des Moines chairs the press and publicity committee for all sessions of the twenty first biennial convention of the Iowa Federation of Women's clubs. The convention adjourned late this afternoon after she presided at the press breakfast at the Montrose hotel Thursday morning. She edits Town Clubwoman, the federation publication.
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Fredrick Weitz
Des Moines
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Federation
Four Leaf Clover Club Meets at Mrs Hutchinson Home
The Four Leaf Clover club met Thursday with hostess Mrs C Hutchinson of 427 Nineteenth street NE. Present were Mrs Harry Lagerquist, Mrs Park Fulton, and Mrs Jack McArtor.
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Four Leaf Clover Club
C. Hutchinson
Nineteenth Street
Harry Lagerquist
Park Fulton
Jack McArtor
Police Auxiliary Plans May Breakfast at Bever Park Pavilion
Members of the police auxiliary voted to hold a May breakfast on May 28 at the Bever park pavilion, announced at a meeting held Wednesday evening at the Odd Fellows hall.
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Police
Bever Park
Odd Fellows Hall
Jolly Dozen Club meets at Robertson home
The Jolly Dozen club gathered Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs N W Robertson 1909 Grande avenue SE for cards and refreshments Prizes were won by Mrs Fred Wittke W E Markle Charlotte Byerly and W O Blake The next meeting will be at the Marine home 1016 Eleventh avenue SE
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Joly Dozen
N. W. Robertson
Grande Avenue SE
Fred Wittke
W. E. Markle
Charlotte Byerly
W. O. Blake
Marine Home
Eleventh, Avenue SE
Trinity Methodist mother-daughter banquet set for Friday
The Trinity Methodist church hosts a mother-daughter banquet on Friday at 6 30 p m at the church.
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Trinity Methodist Church
Plan Style Show at Wapsie Rally Camp Y program
A camp style show will anchor Camp Wapsie Y rally at the YWCA Friday evening with games at 5 30 and a camp fire picnic at 6 followed by the program at 7 15 in the auditorium. Local merchants furnish new clothing and girls from schools showcase self made outfits. Models include Peggy Bode Jean Trumbull Juanita Layer Mary Lockwood Gloria Wax Dorothy Rudd Blanche Stelcik Mildred Mikulecky Roberta Nemec Libbie Holecek Vlasta Tomes Eleanor McCosh.
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LaVon Scollon
Evelyn Kazebier
Edith Dillon
June Womochil
Verona Chalupnik
Kathryn Raftis
Catherine Collins
Maxine Reams
Peggy Bode
Jean Trumbull
Juanita Layer
Mary Lockwood
Gloria Wax
Dorothy Rudd
Blanche Stelcik
Mildred Mikulecky
Roberta Nemec
Libbie Holocek
Vlasta Tomes
Eleanor McCosh
Mrs Curran Hosts Visitor During Iowa Club Convention
Mrs. F. E. Wilbur of Missouri Valley visits Mrs. A. M. Curran at 1520 Third Avenue SE as guests during the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs biennial convention in the city.
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F. E. Wilbur
Missouri Valley
A. M. Curran
Third Avenue SE
Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs
Mrs Dunbar Hosts West Side Willing Workers Card Club
Mrs. Donald Dunbar of 1117 Eighth Street NW will entertain the 500 card club of the West Side Willing Workers at the home of Mrs. Cora Trapp, 509 Sixth Avenue SW, Friday.
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Donald Dunbar
Eighth Street
West Side
Cora Trapp
Sixth Avenue
Admiral Upham and Mikado in Meeting in Tokyo
Admiral Frank B. Upham commander in chief of the U S Asiatic fleet was granted an audience by Emperor Hirohito in Yokohama. The visit aboard the cruiser Augusta followed a goodwill mission to ease tensions over U S naval maneuvers in the Pacific.
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TOKIO
Frank B. Upham
Hirohito
Augusta
Yokohama
United States Navy
Pacific
City-Wide Camp Fire Ceremonial Friday Afternoon
The May day city wide ceremonial for Camp Fire girls will be held Friday at 4 50 p m at Ellis Park. Girls meet near the rose gardens and wear ceremonial gowns or service costumes. In case of bad weather the ceremony will be postponed a week. Ardyce Woodside's group lights the council fire wearing bright gowns symbolic of the seven crafts. Names of participants and groups are listed, with pledges poems songs and flags to be presented. New members will join Cedar Rapids council Camp Fire.
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Camp Fire
Ellis Park
Rose Gardens
Ardyce Woodside
Hazel Abernathy
Mardell Anderson
Andrene Brown
Marjorie Robbins
Betty Lee Rogers
Maxine Nowadzky
Maxine Surry
John R. Battin
Betty Lee Warren
Edith Boardman
Mary Gent
Wells C. Peck
Diana Brokaw
Mary Magdeline Carnes
Kathryn Claassen
Virginia Cuddy
Betty Jane Peck
Jean Thompson
Mary Whisler
Harry Donovan
Evelyn Koach
Irene Denin
Kathleen Donovan
Mary Jane Flaherty
Janis Hougham
Marie Jane Kibler
Lorene Lake
Bessie Gallagher
Elaine Graham
Sybil Hayward
Eleanor Hiner
Carolyn Hood
Violet Jirouch
Doris Preston
Winona Saylor
Ivadelle Thorson
Noel Newell
Elsie Ainsworth
Sarah Engiedow
Jean Hedberg
Virginia Hillock
Ruth Jane Hubbard
Dorothy Lehman
Dorothy Leis
da Rali
Jean Waler
M. R. Warren
Cedar Rarids Council
L. D. Dennis
Floyd Knapp
Battin
A. J. Anderson
Annabelle Anderson
Audrey Anderson
Ruth Bokorney
Margaret Clark
Jane Ann Herdlicka
Verna Krogh
Mary Ann Mateju
Ariana Burr
J. A. Yessler
Vote On Shipping Strike Threat Looms In San Francisco
AP reports a coastwide maritime strike referendum threat as the new federation of the Pacific seeks a vote to back 12,000 striking oil tanker workers.
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San Francisco
Pacific
Maritime Federation of the Pacific
Mohawk healer fined for attempted scalp scam in Valparaiso
Harold Bolliver was the target of an attempted scalp swindle by R. J. Fernandez, a Mohawk Indian herb doctor. Judge Mark B. Rockwell cited Fernandez as drunk and fined him $25 plus costs.
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Valparaiso
Ind
R. J. Fernandez
Harold Bolliver
Mark B. Rockwell
Fernandez
De Sales School Music Program Participants List
Participants listed for the De Sales school music program include Emeranda Barthleme Gladys Becker Helen Eimers Kathryn Becker Edna Lee Kathleen Peyer Peter Bodensteiner Elsa Tinderholt Emerenda Barthleme Marie Hendrickson Isabelle Collins and Miss Rogness.
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Ossian
de Sales
Emeranda Barthleme
Gladys Becker
Helen Eimers
Kathryn Becker
Edna Lee
Kathleen Peyer
Peter Bodensteiner
Elsa Tinderholt
Emerenda Barthleme
Marie Hendrickson
Isabelle Collins
Miss Rogness
Fredonia School Closed For Term End May 17
In Columbus Junction the Fredonia school east of town closed for the remainder of the term ending May 17 due to scarlet fever. One of the ten Columbus pupils has the illness. No new cases reported since Monday. Local meetings are halted for two weeks and the theater remains closed.
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Columbus Junction
Fredonia
Here
Columbus
Mrs Cox Heads Wednesday Club
Mrs M F Cox was elected president of the Wednesday Social club at a meeting held at Mrs I F McMinds home. New officers include Mrs Delia Newland vice president recording secretary Mrs H J Hartman corresponding secretary and Mrs A E Schulte treasurer. Mrs Wilbur R Robinson was elected to membership. The annual May breakfast is set for May 22 at Bever Park.
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M. F. Cox
I. F. McMinds
Second Avenue SE
Cox
H. J. Hartman
Delia Newland
Charles Nelson
A. E. Schulte
Wilbur R. Robinson
W C T U Institute Saturday at Kenwood Church
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds an all day institute at Kenwood Presbyterian church starting 10 a.m. with a full program including songs, devotions, talks on temperance education and missions, poems and a luncheon exhibit of posters.
Congress Activities and Debates Highlight Senate and House
The Associated Press reports Senate debates on taking up Norris tariff amendments and a motion to adopt omnibus banking bill changes. The Finance Committee reviews the social security measure while the Labor Committee weighs Wagner Connery labor disputes. In the House, amendments to the omnibus banking bill are under consideration. A line about cleansing a thief’s name in South Africa is noted in a sensational aside.
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Senate
HOUSE
Es Labor Committee
Vandenberg
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Trinity Banquet
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Mrs. Dunbar
Admiral Upham
Mikado
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