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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1939

Page

36

Iowans Ideas On Dictator Nations And Iowa Found In Paul Engle

Paul Engle of Cedar Rapids writes against dictatorship in his new poetry collection Corn published by Doubleday Doran. The book mixes Iowa themes with a universal protest about the loss of freedom and features poems like The Bones of the Buffalo and Corn. Engle explains poetry as an expression of feeling and notes his summer retreat in Stone City where he will finish new work for publication.

Iowan Iowa Paul Engle Middle West Europe America Cedar Rapids Doubleday Doran Mr. Engle Engle

Czech American Alliance plans Iowa branch in public meeting

A public gathering at the C S P S hall organized by the local Czech Alliance association outlined steps to form an Iowa branch of the Czech American National Alliance. The group aims to preserve democracy, aligning with Chicago headquarters and the Czechoslovak National Council of America.

Iowa Czech-American National Alliance Narodni Zdruzeni C. S. P. S. Hall Czech Alliance Association Czechoslovak Republic Vincent Vrdsky Chicago Felows T. B. Hlubucek Frank Filip Anton Nemec Joseph J. Jun M. L. Hromadka Henry Schor Thomas Suchomel Czech- American National Alliance Czechoslovak National Council of America of Chicago John J. Cervenka J. J. Zmrhal John Voller John Bradac Marie L. Krall Joseph Martinek Joseph Cada Joseph Frolik John Kubicek J. G. Mican W. J. Muzik Vincent Piatek Charles M. Prchal John Zeman Arnost Zizka

Wandering Brewery Men comedy by Vandrovali Sladovnici cast

The Czech stage production Wandering Brewery Men features Vaclav Picek Marie Bohac Alois Jedlicka Frank Sykora Charles Pulkrab Frank Kohoutek Anna Mae Chra mosta Josephine Lebeda Richard Navratil Frank Chramosta directs the play with Mrs Olga Chramosta at the piano. Memorial day shifts the Czech Alliance meeting to Monday at 7 30 p m at the C S P S hall.

Vaclav Picek Marie Bohac Alois Jedlicka Frank Sykora Charles Pulkrab Frank Kohoutek Anna Mae Chramosta Josephine Lebeda Richard Navratil Frank Chramosta Joseph Pazour Helen Dvorak Olga Chramosta Czech Alliance Association C.S.P.S

Alumni Day at Coe College Celebrates 58th Anniversary

Coe College hosts Alumni Day events June 2 to 5 featuring class activities, lectures, luncheons, and a Sunday baccalaureate service. Notable attendees include Dr. Stephen W. Stookey, Mrs. Anna C. Armstrong, and Col. Robert W. Stewart. Gladys Reid travels farthest among 1914 grads for the tribute breakfast. Dr. B L Knight hosts breakfast in Cedar Rapids.

Coe College Coe Voorhees Hall Stephen W. Stookey Anna C. Armstrong Cedar Rapids Robert W. Stewart Chicago Western College Gladys Reid Oakland Calif

Coe Alumni Reunion Calls 1914 Graduates and Peers

A 1914 class member and former Coe Alumni association president invites all graduates and 1914 starters to campus reunions. Miss Mabel Lee of the University of Nebraska will speak at the alumni dinner Saturday at 6 30 p.m. Tickets are sold at the Coe alumni office and reservations are due by Thursday night. Phone 8769.

Country Club Marshall Hall C. Ward Macy Pi Gamma Mu Geo. W. Bryant Eta Sigma Pi Stewart Memorial Library Marvin D. Cone Voorhees Quadrangle Coe Alumni Association Miss Lee Mabel Lee University of Nebraska Coe

Nebraska deputy says WPA worker killed wife and himself

Deputy Sheriff Elmer Rhoades reported Gail McDowell 29 a WPA worker shot and killed his wife Doris 26 then killed himself with a shotgun in Kearney Nebraska on Saturday. He said the man had been despondent lately.

Kearney Neb Elmer Rhoades Gail McDowell WPA Doris Rhoades

Coe College Films Colored Movie Tour

Hollywood cameraman H. V. Hoagland headed the Educational Films service in Iowa last week filming Coe College life in color through commencement. The edited film will target alumni interest and travel to Iowa towns next fall with a projector-based tour.

H. V. Hoagland Hollywood Calif Coe College Coe Iowa

Actress Adrienne Allen seeks Reno divorce on cruelty charge

Adrienne Allen, British actress, will file for divorce from Raymond Massey in Reno claiming mental cruelty, according to her attorney. The case was announced Saturday in the Gazette.

Reno Nev INS Adrienne Allen Raymond Massey

Pay For Privilege Of Living Alone

Albany reports that working girls who live alone pay $100 yearly for the privilege. Based on a 1938 cost of living survey in 16 cities, the state division of women in industry says an annual income of $1,160.75 is needed for those living on their own versus $1,059.80 for those living at home.

Albany N. Y State Division of Women In Industry

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