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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1944

Page

8

Fairy Tale Is Set to Music In Coe Ballet

Coe College presents Holst's The Golden Goose in a choral ballet with college choirs orchestra and women’s physical education ballet. The production features Dorthe Clark Marcia Wahrer Ruthanne Herrald and a lively story of a princess who laughs at last after a magical showman and a goose inspired finale.

Coe Ballet Coe College Gustav Holst Holst Jack Dorthe Clark Marcia Wahrer Ruthanne Herrald

Women on the Farm and Fairytale Heroes in Production

A feature profile details Professor Paul S. Ray directing a unique stage production with four departments sharing credit. Mrs Lampman, a farmer, discusses her mixed livestock, corn, soybeans, hay, and garden, her son Pvt Alpha Lampman in the army, and balance of farm duties with social clubs amid wartime shortages.

Gladys Swangler Installed as Quota Club President

Gladys Swangler was installed as president of the Quota Club in a service led by Dr. Ruby Hickman in the Light Company Bungalow. Officers named for the year include Elizabeth Bender, Sara Ann Brown, Gladys M. Shelley, Pauline Murray, Maude Krebs, Laura Ulery, Imogen Emery, Alta Duncan, and Dr. Hickman. Swangler and Dr. Hickman were chosen as delegates to the Quota International convention in Niagara Falls Ontario June 20 to 22.

Gladys Swangler Quota Cluu Ruby Hickman The Light Company Elizabeth Bender Sara Ann Brown Gladys M. Shelley Pauline Murray Maude Krebs Laura Ulery Imogen Emery Alta Duncan Hickman Ontario Miss Brown Miss Swangler

Spars Recruiters Move to Iowa City For Rest of Week

Coast Guard Spars women’s reserve recruiters wrap up Cedar Rapids visit and set up shop in Iowa City from 9 30 a m to 5 30 p m at Strubs department store. After hour interviews by phone at the Jefferson hotel. Recruiters include Yeo men Marcella Glassman and Kathleen Simpson with driver Doris Turner. Several applicants lined up during Cedar Rapids stay.

Cedar Rapids Spars Coast Guard Iowa City Strub’s Department Store Jefferson Hotel Yeomen Marcella Glassman St. Louis Kathleen Simpson Boston

War Time Reflections On Farm Life And Postwar Plans

A farmer discusses material shortages, efforts to install electricity, and the impact of wartime labor and supplies on remodeling. He notes better crops from improved equipment, plans for after the war depend on his son, and supports keeping Roosevelt in office for stability during the conflict.

Committees Reject Probes Into CIO Unit

Congress rejected requests from two committees for inquiries into the CIO Political Action Committee. The House Rules Committee approved a bill broadening campaign expense inquiries to cover labor union contributions and literature. Senator Ball urged a full CIO receipts and disbursements report, citing Smith-Connally law concerns.

Washington CIO House Rules Committee Ball R-Minn Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Sidney Hillman Roosevelt Political Action Committee Rep. Smith D-Va

Margaret Trachta Weds Pfc Blessing At First Lutheran

Margaret Trachta daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Trachta and Pfc Paul Blessing son of Mr and Mrs Howard Blessing wed in a 3 p m Sunday ceremony at First Lutheran church. Rev Paul Miller officiated with organist Mrs David Mitchell and vocalist Miss Miriam Dier sn. Maid of honor Evelyn Elias and bridesmaid Rachel Truhlar wore pink and blue organdy. best man Pvt Theodore Williams and usher Pvt Charles Woodbury attended.

Margaret Trachta Charles Trachta Cavcane Paul Blessing Howard Blessing Outlook Drive First Lutheran Church Paul Miller David Mitchell Miriam Dier Sn Evelyn Elias Ely Rachel Truhlar Theodore Williams Africa Charles Woodbury Coe College

Wedding Reception Held at Trachta Home

Roses lilies of the valley and feverfew adorned attendees. The bride wore gold lockets as gifts from the bridegroom. Mrs Trachta and the bridegroom’s mother wore elegant outfits with gardenia and rose corsages. Fifty five guests attended a reception at the Trachta residence 1417 Fifth Avenue SE.

Lesue Trachta Fifth Avenue SE Sicily Ital

Amendment to Articles of Incorporation and Term Vote

A document outlines an amendment to the articles of incorporation and sets a term date. It notes that unless sooner by law a two thirds vote is required and a majority of outstanding shares entitled to vote must approve. Secretary signs as official.

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Heavy Bomber Uses Three Tons of Steel in Construction

The article notes that three tons of steel are employed in building a heavy bomber. It highlights the material scale and implies industrial efficiency in military manufacturing.

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