Silver tea and school social set for May at the school
The note lists organizers and roles for an annual silver tea on May 22 at 2 p.m. at the school led by historians Mrs Frax Spina and Mrs Ray Stoner and others. A separate tea for mothers of future enrollees is planned for May 21 at 2 p.m. with Sylvia Stark pupils performing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rischer
Frax Spina
Ray Stoner
Chester Dougherty
Henry Loufek
Frasher
Frank Forsythe
C. W. Welsh
Henry Taylor
James Orton
Harold Miner
Arton Holmes
Roger Harmon
Norman Curtis
John Hensch
Rec Straw
Lawrence Hayes
Sylvia Stark
Nelson
Pi Delta Epsilon Honors Edward Beales at Coe College
The Pi Delta Epsilon tea at Coe College in Stewart Memorial library named Edward Beales of Sioux City as the journalism award winner for his first Cosmos work. Officers-elect Bruce Fishwild of Clinton becomes president while Miss Ethel R. Outland, English and journalism professor, is secretary and national grand vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Pi Delta Epsilon
Stewart Memorial Library
Edward Beales
Sioux City
Cosmos
Giso
Bruce Fishwild
Clinton
Ethel R. Outland
Outland
Midboro Club Hosts Dessert Luncheon
Assisted by Mrs. W. M. Un a a eh ae ae venue NE, she served as hostess to the Midboro club at a dessert luncheon on Thursday. New officers are: Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Una
Midboro Club
Mrs. Burch and daughter head to Portland Oregon
Mrs. R. B. Burch of 1718 Park Avenue SE leaves Friday for Portland with her daughter Benny Jean. They will stay with Mrs. Burch's sister Mrs. Glen Gillow. On return they will live in Des Moines where Mr. Burch works at the ordnance plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
R. B. Burch
Park Avenue SE
Benny Jean
Bowker Leaves To Join Husband In San Diego
Mrs Betty Edmondson Bowker of 1201 Third Avenue SE left Friday to join her husband James W Bowker at a naval training station in San Diego California. Bowker is the son of Mr and Mrs Tom Bowker of 860 Oakland Road NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Edmondson Bowker
Third Avenue SE
San Diego
Calif
James W. Bowker
Naval Training Station
Mr. Bowker
Tom Bowker
Oakland Road
Birthday party for First Christian women’s class
The Business Women’s class of the First Christian church held its annual birthday party Friday evening in the church kindergarten room. Twenty one class members and two guests played games. Misses Anne Genevieve Crawford and Marie Kao were in charge of refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church
Anne
Genevieve
Nelle Crawford
Marie Kao Ae Oo
Cyclettes Enjoy Wiener Roast Hosted by Local Club
Cedar Rapids Cyclettes were entertained at a wiener roast on a Wednesday night by the Cedar Rapids motorcycle club at McCarthy Heights speedway. Club members present included George Clifford Orval Schmitt Robert Ladage Arthur Miller Thelma Hutchings Irene Ellsworth and Frances Svoboda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
McCarthy Heights
The
Mines
George Clifford
Orval Schmitt
Robert Ladage
Arthur Miller
Thelma Hutchings
Irene Ellsworth
Frances Svoboda
Pattern 4742 Offered in Women’s Sizes for New Wardrobe
Summer 1942 notice announces pattern 4742 Anne Adams with sizes 36 to 46. Includes fabric yardage and mailing cost. requests plain size name address and style number to order from The Cedar ene 240 West T's New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
West T'S
Neww York
N. Y
Miss Betty Quass Honored At Shower
Miss Betty Quass is the honoree of a Thursday evening shower held at 1203 First Avenue SW. Guests included Madellion Quass and Wilma Koppert, with prizes won by Regina Malloy and Betty Quass. Attending were Dorothy Ely Marcel la Roushar Monica Ethel Maher J. P. Bearns Pat Connor and others. Betty Quass is to marry Gerald Connor on May 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madellion Quass
Wilma G. Koppert
First Avenue
Betty Quass
Gerald Connor
Regina Malloy
Dorothy Ely
Marcella Roushar
Monica
Ethel Maher
the Mines
J. P. Bearns
Pat Connor
J. W. Quass
Mrs Kent Hosts Wednesday Social Club Meeting
The Wednesday Social club met at Mrs C A Kent 1511 D avenue NE with Mother's Day poems at roll call. Mrs W White was elected president and officers include Mrs R W Hubbard vice president Mrs C A Kent recording secretary Mrs Hugh as corresponding secretary and Mrs J S Arendts treasurer. The final gathering will be a breakfast May 27 in Bever Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Kent
D Avenue NE
W. White
R. W. Hubbard
Hugh
J. S. Arendts
The
Bever Park
David Kvapil
Cleveland ,T.A
J. E. Norrgard
W. H. Mehaffey
Hubert Kaplan
H. N. Steele
Henry Lubben
Ruby Scheneberger
Miss Montillon
Blue Bird
Camp Fire
Fleming’s
J. M. Wiley
Lubben
Holmes family ends visit in Aurora with relatives
Mr and Mrs C E Holmes and their family concluded a week long visit in Aurora Illinois returning home Wednesday after spending time with Mr and Mrs Harry Holmes of 3151 Grove Court SE and with Mr and Mrs George Holmes at 125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Holmes
Aurora, IL
Mr. Holmes
Harry Holmes
Grove Court SE
George Holmes
Kenwood Church Mother-Daughter Banquet Held
Kenwood Methodist church hosted a Wednesday mother-daughter banquet led by Mrs. Harry Emerson with Mrs. Leonard Iverson as toast master. Mrs. W. E. Peddycourt toasted mothers and Mrs. Roy Howell toasted daughters, followed by a pageant titled When Grandmother Dreams performed by a group of Misses and listed participants and organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood Methodist Church
Harry Emerson
Leonard Iverson
W. E. Peddycourt
Roy Howell
Helen Smith
Arlene Rose
Marilyn Mills
Annie Jean M Houts
Beverly Keister
Frances Houts
Janice Walleat
Jean Nelson
Phyllis Hladek
Nettie Clemens
Roberta White
Betty Houts
Margaret Lambertsen
Wilma Martin
Gloria Coleman
Barbara Clemens
Mary Bartlett
C. A. Pratt
Vance Coleman
M. B. Green
David Houts
Richard Mills
Richard Emerson
W S C S Fellowship Events Set At Local Church
Mrs Alfred Schmitz hosts W S C S members for a fellowship supper on May 21 at 630 pm at the church. A silver tea is planned May 28 at 2 pm at the church with proceeds to the missionary society. Committees for refreshments include Mrs George Usher Mrs Arthur Lahman Mrs Walter Parker and Mrs Schluntz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Schmitz
Fourteenth Avenue
W.S.C.S
The
Missionary Society
George Usher
Naomi Circle Meeting Hosts and Guests Listed
A Naomi circle met all day Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Jn with benktares of sow ve Day. Mrs. Runner and others attended including Mmes Lewis Tomanka J E O’Neal Lavina Woolsey Mabel Carey George Traby Percy Baker Nate Leibsohn Mildred Jacoby L R Potts Miss June Jacoby and Jean Dwight Runner’s children. Mrs Hattie Carnahan of Waterloo was a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Circle
Benktares
Birthday Gift Sent To Mrs King By 25 Members Group
Twenty five members of the Lester Atwood in the Springer home at 1923 Twentieth Street NW presented Mrs Teresa King a gift for her seventy fourth birthday. The next meeting is scheduled for June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Atwood
Springer
Twentieth Street NW
Theresa King
Ee Bts
Antena
Birthday celebration for Valley camp No 2136 RN A members
A birthday party for Valley camp No 2136 RN A members was held Wednesday evening with singing and a mock wedding marking the fall and winter event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.N.A
V. F. W. Auxiliary Chairmen Named By Mrs. Ericksen
Mrs. Emil Ericksen appointed chairmen for the V F W auxiliary at a Memorial building meeting. Leaders named include Relief Mrs. Glen Thomas and hospital Mrs. Otto Tweed. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Florian Francis who leaves Cedar Rapids for California. Plans include a May 22 card party at Hartman’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vf.w. Auxiliary
Emil Ericksen
Memorial
Glen Thomas
Emil Vodoska
Otto Tweed
Joe Brems, Jr
William White
Florian Francis
Cedar Rapids
California
Hartman's
Veterans Club
Newton
the Mines
Blanche Concannon
Lillian Shuell
W. W. White
Olive Cane
E. E. Beach
Tweed
Zelina Wiese
Gene Lausch
Frank Foushee
Hugh Sheridan
Frank Sprynch
Frank Mersh
Floyd Baker
Knoxville
Ben Elgas
Harry VanHorne
Bert Cane
Jolly Neighbors Meet With Mrs Hepker
Jolly Neighbors gathered at 1601 C Avenue NE with hostess Mrs Joah Hepker. Prizes in banco went to Mrs George Johnson Mrs Lester Scott and guest Mrs Ben Zimmerman. Next meeting set for May 28 at Mrs Ray Hines home on Twenty-ninth Street Drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joah Hepker
C Avenue NE
Banco
George Johnson
Lester Scott
Ben Zimmerman
Ray Hines
Twenty-ninth Street
Silver Chain Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon Meeting
The Silver Chain Circle of King's Daughters met at Mrs. R. M. Ziegler's home on Twenty Fourth Street Drive SE. Mrs. O. F. Washburn chaired the session, devotionals by Mrs. H. R. May themed Be Still and Know That I Am God, rites installed new officers led by the retiring president, and 25 Sunshine Mission bids were made. next gathering a Bever Park picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Chain Circle of
King’s Daughters
R. M. Ziegler
Twentyfourth Street
O. F. Washburn
H. R. May
God
Washburn
Cedar auxiliary Luncheon Votes for Camp Good Health
Cedar auxiliary No. 193 NAL.C. met at Mrs. Blanche Gray's home 427 Drive NE Mines with Marjorie Rosenberger Gladys Jones Mary Oustin Clara Basker and May Wheelan in charge. Members voted to give 5 to Camp Good Health and selected delegates and alternates for the state convention of the Letter Carriers association in Des Moines in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Auxiliary
Nal.c
Ident
Blanche Gray
Marjorie Rosenberger
Gladys Jones
Mary Oustin
Clara Basker
May Wheelan
Camp Good Health
Letter Carriers Association
Des Moines
Gray
Marie Kragh
Jean Stone
Coreen Perrine
Pattern request for Cedar Rapids Gazette mail pattern
Fragmentary notice offers a needlecraft pattern and asks readers to send 10 cents plus 1 cent mailing to The Cedar Rapids Gazette. It provides a New York address for pattern number and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
A Avenue
New York
N. Y
Cedar Rebekah Mothers Program at K P Hall
Cedar Rebekah No 494 met Thursday at K P hall for a mother-daughter entertainment. The Pianose program featured tap and comedy dances by Sandra Tenet and Darlene Doyle. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ida Little of Long Beach California, the oldest present. A daughter Blanch Little visited Cedar, refreshments hosted by Umsted welcomed the mothers. Mrs. Adie Sleight spoke, Leona Brown gave the blessing. Amsted and Belehrad were committee chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rebekah No
K.P. Hall
Sandra Tenet
Aael Gee
Darlene Doyle
Ida Little
Long Beach
Calif
Blanch Little
Cedar Fy
Eo Umsted
Addie Sleight
Leona Brown
Amsted
Anna Belehrad
Mothers Honored at St Pauls Friendly Circle Tea
Members of the Friendly Circle Blue Birds at St Pauls Methodist Church honored mothers with a tea in the church parlor. An informal program and exhibit of the year's work preceded the tea led by Mrs O E Long. Irene Christie headed the group with Martha Jennison and Gloria Sheppard assisting. Honored guests included Mrs C E Miller Paul Anderson W A Zimmerman J Mead D Burke E P Scott Beeson J Holec Jr E L Hellwig Carringer and Blanche Whitmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendly Circle
Blue Birds
St. A
D. Burke
E. P. Scott
Beeson
J. Holec, Jr
E. L. Hellwig
Carringer
Miss Blanche Whitmore
Miss Madge Young Leaves for Joliet Post
Miss Madge Young visits her parents Mr and Mrs Wilbur C Young at 1227 Forty second street SE and leaves Friday for a new government position in Joliet Illinois. She was formerly employed in Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Young
Wilbur C. Young
Joliet, Ill
Washington, D. C
Huss Church 3W Plan Lunch for Next Meeting
The 3W group of John Huss church met with Mrs. F O Hillman at 1320 First Street SW. Three guests attended and plans were made for a luncheon at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Huss Church
F. O. Hillman
First Street
Taylor P.T.A. Hosts Forty-Two at Teachers Party
Forty two people attended the Taylor P T A teachers party Thursday evening. Games followed the picnic dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor P. T. A
First Baptist Church Notes Its 81st Year
The article details the 81st year of the First Baptist Church with a dinner and reports on Sunday attendance, women's and youth activities, and plans for a Vacation Bible School in June. Officers for the next year include trustees deacons and various church committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Second Avenue
Twelfth Street SE
Sesionary
Africa
Ipita
Boy Scout
Women’s Society
Grant Anderson
William Jewell College
Anderson
William Jewell
Reuben E. Johnson
B. L. Sheldon
Leo Varns
Ernest Hurst
Loren Bear
R. W. Frahm
E. E. Bunce
Herman Rieke
C. B. Hungerford
E. A. Christie
Este Heath
R. W. Rawson
W. A. Preston
Dorothy Yeager
Maude Krebs
J. Parker Heck
M. B. Gardner
Melvin Gilgen
Ruth Purdy
R. E. Mellen
John Fox
Katherine Bryan
Marjorie Walters
Charles Severn
Lucile Powell
Claude Krebs
Lloyd Grout Memorial Fund
Hamilton Clarke
Arthur Deamer
Mito Wenger
W. C. Bernstorf
Charlotte Wing
Jayne Feddern
Howard Britton
Roy Link
Jeanne Russett
H. M. Holte
Advice From Mary Manners on Quiet Hearts and Missed Signs
The column analyzes Lila's quiet nature causing misread impressions and offers dating guidance. It suggests gently warming to friends, clarifying feelings, and weighing whether to pursue a shy suitor who may flirt with others. The advice endorses patient, calm efforts and self‑respect in love.
Iowa State College Graduate Receives Naval Ensign Commission
Jack B. Heskett son of Mrs Lillian Heskett 729 First Avenue SE received an ensign commission Thursday night at the United States Naval Reserve midshipman school in Chicago after entering in January He is a 1940 Iowa State College graduate majoring in dairy industry and economics He will be sent to the University of California Berkeley to study Diesel engineering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack B. Heskett
Lillian Heskett
First Avenue
United States Naval Reserve Midshipman School
Chicago
Ensign Heskett
Iowa State College
University of California At Berkeley
Three Hawkeyes Enlist in Naval Air Corps
Three University of Iowa men enlist in the naval air corps. Cedar Rapids resident Robert W. McGregor, 23, commerce graduate and Beta Theta Phi member, Jerry Ankeny of Dixon Illinois a 1939 football letter winner, and Joel H. Hinrichs of Iowa City a senior in commerce and track letter winner, were announced by Lieut. Comdr. John W. Geppert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye
Naval Air Corps
John W. Geppert
Naval Aviation Flight Selection Board
Robert W. McGregor
A. W. McGregor
Avenue
Beta Theta Phi
Jerry Ankeny
Dixon
Hommen
Iowa
Joel H. Hinrichs
Iowa City
Commerce
Intensified Jap Drives In China Signal Major Allied Stakes
The piece argues that Japan's renewed China campaign is a pivotal part of the Allied war, tying China to Europe as a shared fight. It notes Chiang Kai-shek’s leadership, the diverse fronts from Inner Mongolia to the South China Sea, and Washington’s recognition of China’s strategic role with Stilwell, the AVG, and pledges of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Chiang
United Nations
Crimean
Kharkov
Hitler
Soviet Union
Japan
Hankow
Australia
India
Siberia
Yunnan Province
Haymaker
Free China
Inner Mongolia
South China Sea
Suiyuan
Yunnan
Sea of Mountains
Chungking
Washington
Stilwell
Burma
Roosevelt
Three Soloists at Coe Vespers Sunday
Three Coe College soloists Margaret Hindee Richard Keen and Robert Carmichael will perform in the Sunday 4 p.m. vespers at Sinclair Memorial Chapel presenting Vaughan Williams Dona Nobis Pacem with the vesper choirs and college orchestra under Paul Schumann Ray. Hindee and Keen are Hawkeye festival winners and have appeared in Cedar Rapids churches and the college madrigal singers. The program is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe College
Sinclair Memorial Chapel
Margaret Hindee
Cedar Rapids
Richard Keen
Algona
Robert Carmichael
Vaughan Williams
College
Paul Schumann Ray
Coe
Hawkeye
Miss Hindee
Keen
Boston News Letter Adverts First American Newspaper Ad
The May 1704 issue of the Boston News Letter carries what is considered America’s first newspaper advertisement. It marks a milestone in early American print commerce and publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston News
America
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Pi Delta Epsilon Journalism
Zeley
M&s
Business Women
Cyclettes Club
Mrs. Kent
Kenwood Church
John Huss W
Naomi
Valley Camp
Ericksen
Cedar
By Lewia Wheeler
Cedar Rebekah
ST. Paul's Church
John Huss
P.T. A. Meetings
Taylor
Hayes
Hayes P. T. A
Eric Clitheroe
G. W. McSkimming
Anna Marie Voss
Henry Kenyon
Harrison P.T.A
Clinton Lane
H. N. Bowser
L. P. Atwood
Donald Mann
R. L. Roseberry
Treas
G. F. Oswald
Charlotte Springsteen
Lois Fetterman
Judd Dean
Commission
Cleveland
van Buren
Milo H
Nanna
Anthony Ipson
Irvin
Earl Pospisil
Leonard Hamilton
C.to LeVan
Frank. Kralik
Mary Manners
Lila
Dae Ge Hensae Ge
Naval Reserve
Ensign Jack Heskett
Wide World Anairet
Shunroku Hata
Russia
Europe
Asia
Churghing
Coe Music
Cline Halsey
Foursquare Tabernacle
Eee the
Office of Price Administration
Northwestern Bell
Aoes
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