Five Sullivans and other war figures on Walter Winchell
The piece profiles the Sullivan brothers from Waterloo Iowa who died together on the Juneau, along with U S Navy pilot Arthur Hoffman congressman Clare Hoffman and others. It highlights wartime service heroism and controversial political stances from figures linked to fascist or isolationist circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivans
George
Frank
Joseph
Madison
Albert
Waterloo
U. S. Navy
U. S
Juneau
Solomons
May Abel
George E. Sullivan
Washington
Naison Winrod
Hudson, Dilling
Deat
Biddle
Congress
Bill Maloney
Dillard
Arthur E. Hoffman
United States
Gen. MacArthur
Australia
Pacific
Darwin
Davao
Rabaul
Hoffman
Clare B. Hoffman
Shower for Miss Pieck Bride-to-Be
Several groups honor bride elect Dorothy Plock before her wedding to Robert White of Maquoketa. Dorothy Mueller and Lucia Mae Smith hosted a kitchen shower with a patriotic color theme and bridge, at 1701 C avenue NE, as the week end plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Mueller
Lucia Mae Smith
Mueller
C Avenue
Dorothy Plock
Robert White
Maquoketa
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Pauline Huston
Barbara Clay
Dorothea Moser
Rosalee Gill
Marjorie Engberg
Carleen Peterson
Anna Mae Andreson
Jeannette Miller
Marjorie Tvedt
Ruth Knight
Shirley Larson
Jean Richardson
The
Mines
Jack Walters
Charles Zimmerman
Miss Eulalia Hauser to study at Juilliard in New York
Miss Eulalia Hauser of 1740 Fifth avenue SE will study at the Juilliard Foundation of Music in New York City this summer and will perform concert work for the USO in the East. En route she will attend Dartmouth college spring party for naval officers in Hanover, New Hampshire as guest of Lieut. Leo Lucas. She travels with Miss Grace Mumma of 527 McKinley street SE and plans a visit to Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eulalia Hauser
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Juilliard Foundation of Music
USO
Miss Hauser
Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth College
Leo Lucas
Cedar Rapids
New York
Grace Mumma
McKinley Street
Long Island
Mrs Clare Marshall to attend Diane’s Walnut Hill graduation
Mrs. Clare R. Marshall of 305 Crescent Street SE will travel Friday evening to Natick Massachusetts for her daughter Diane’s graduation from Walnut Hill School on June 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare R. Marshall
Crescent Street
Natick, Mass
Diane
Walnut Hill School
Miss Clarice Smith Weds Travis Hicks in Civil Service Ceremony
Miss Clarice Alice Smith daughter of Mrs. Carlton K. Smith and Major Smith of Muskogee Oklahoma united with Travis R. Hicks first class petty officer of Alexandria Louisiana in a May 20 home ceremony. The bride wore a light green dress trimmed with pale yellow yarn and gardenias. The groom’s mother wore white with navy blue. Hicks will leave for his station June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton K. Smith
Muskogee
Okla
Cedar Rapids
Clarice Alice
Travis R. Hicks
Alexandria
Gwen Hicks
Oakdale
A. J. Smith
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Dorothy R. Crow
Forest Drive
James Hicks
Graduation Sunday at St Wenceslaus High School
Graduation exercises for the class of 1943 at St Wenceslaus High School will be held during the 8 o clock mass at St Wenceslaus church. The Rev. Julius Olinger will deliver the sermon and the diplomas will be presented by the Rev. Joseph Syrovy to graduates including Leonard Petska Robert Trachta Louis Trzil Frances Fiala Edna McCune Helen Durek Robert Navratil James Henningsen Donald Harrelson Thaddeus Capek Victor Capek John Erceg Hattie Jarosh Dennis Erger Joseph Vos Ralph Houser Dolores Polansky and Patricia Kopecky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Wenceslaus High School
St. Wenceslaus Church
Julius Olinger
Mercy Hospital
Msgr
August Vojacek
Joseph Syrovy
Leonard Petska
Robert Trachta
Louis Trzil
Frances Fiala
Edna McCune
Helen Durek
Robert Navr
Dancing School Recital Showcases Fifteen Pupils
Miss Edna Dieman and Miss Billie Humphreys led a studio recital on Thursday evening featuring fifteen pupils. Names include Patricia Schaber, Beverly Nevins, Norma Thornton, Jane Fry, Jo Fran Kouba, Demetra Costas, Ann Peddycourt, Sandra Ratliff, Reinette Newbold, Joan Donnelly, Constance Cornwell, Mary Miller, Sara Holman, Diane Fries, and Shirley Hamel. Accompanists were Miss Eulalia Hauser and Miss Frances Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Dieman
Billie Humphreys
Patricia Schaber
Beverly Nevins
Norma Thornton
Jane Fry
Jo Fran Kouba
Demetra Costas
Ann Peddycourt
Sandra Ratliff
Reinette Newbold
Joan Donnelly
Constance Cornwell
Mary Miller
Sara Holman
Diane Fries
Shirley Hamel
Eulalia Hauser
Frances Marshall
Grande Avenue Church to Host Yearly Reception
The Grande Avenue United Presbyterian church will hold a Friday reception at 8 p.m. for members received into the congregation during the past year. Arthur Leacox will lead the program and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grande Avenue
Bluebird Branch Camp Fire Girls Present May Fete
The Bluebirds of the Camp Fire Girls plan a May fete at Cleveland school playground Saturday at 7:30 p.m. May Lou Cover is Miss Victory Service, having sold 1,200 of 6,185 dozen doughnuts, raising 493 dollars for Camp Huaga. Betty Lou Pfeffer, Lillian Hanzlik, Arlene Klopp, and Delores Barber also sold doughnuts. the event features dances, a pledge to the flag, and an accordion solo by Jo Fran Kouba titled The Scarecrow Dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Fire
Cleveland
May Lou
Betty Lou Pfeffer
Lillian Hanzlik
Arlene Klopp
Delores Barber
Camp Huaga
P. H. Brown
Darrell Williams
Jo Fran Kouba
Sergt McLaughlin Weds Joan Wortman in Meridian Cathedral
Mrs. Harry Wortman of Oklahoma City announces Joan Wortman to Master Sergt Robert L. McLaughlin son of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. McLaughlin. The May 1 ceremony at St Patrick's Cathedral Meridian Miss was conducted by Rev Ralph Thompson. The couple will reside in Meridian after a wedding trip to New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wortman
Oklahoma City
Okla
Joan
Robert L. McLaughlin
E. R. McLaughlin
Fifth Street NW
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Meridian
Miss
Ralph Thompson
Keyfield
Sergt. McLaughlin
California Visitors Stay With Reed Family
Mrs Mike Skerik and her children Mike Jr and Doralee of San Pedro CA visit Mrs William Reed at 1670 Sixth Street NW. Miss Skerik serves with the Army Air Corps signal corps stationed at San Pedro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Skerik
Mike, Jr
Doralee
San Pedro
Calif
Skerik
William Reed
Sixth Street
Miss Skerik
Signal Corps
Army Air Corps
Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club May Luncheon
The Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club met for its May luncheon Thursday in the sorority rooms at 1215 First Avenue SE. Hostesses included Mrs J S Arendts and numerous members. officers for the coming year were named with Mrs H F Blomyquist as president and Mrs Ted White as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Gamma Delta Mothers Club
First Avenue SE
J. S. Arendts
BP. Winn
H.P. Ohmann
W. Svoboda
Walter Krebs
W. V. Fiebig
E. K. Easton
J. M. Shields
Perry Jayne
J. L. Keneeny
H. F. Blomyquist
Ted White
Ethel Mahon
William Hughes
Takahia Camp Fire Meeting at Guardian Buckland's Home
Members of Takahia Camp Fire group met at Mrs. M. Buckland's home at 270 Fifteenth Street NW on Wednesday. After the meeting the girls made beaded head bands and progressed in their rank activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takahia
the Guardian
Dubuque Visitor Visits Iowa Relatives
Miss Rose Hudachek of Dubuque visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Frank Ross and their daughter Esther west of Cedar Rapids. She also visits Mrs Clarence Raim at 604 Twenty first Avenue SW and her brother Edward Hudachek and his Lisbon family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Hudachek
Dubuque
Frank Ross
Esther
Cedar Rapids
Clarence Raim
Twenty-first Avenue
Edward Hudachek
Lisbon
Household Power Tools in Wartime Cleaning and Care
FAMAN notes the world linguist count 2976 languages as context for wartime home care. The piece warns on conserving power devices with tips for washing machines, wringers, cords, and repair, plus vacuum cleaners and electric ironers to prevent damage and preserve function during production stoppages. It stresses following manufacturers instructions, safe cord handling, and professional repair when issues arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faman
French Academy
Cantekiya Camp Fire Officers Elected
At a recent meeting of the Cantekiya Camp Fire group officers were elected including President Dolores Milburn Vice President Barbara Kennedy Secretary Joyce Peterson Treasurer Marie Ewoldt and Scribe Alberta Mueller Bonnie Smith and Mary Ellen Martin serve on the telephone committee The meeting took place at Mary Ellen Martin s home 301 Twenty second Street NE Guardian of the group is Mrs L O Whitcomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cantekiya Camp Fire Group
Dolores Milburn
Barbara Kennedy
Joyce Peterson
Marie Ewoldt
Alberta Mueller
Bonnie Smith
Mary Ellen Martin
Twenty-second Street
L. O. Whitcomb
Probate Notice for Ward Will in Linn County Iowa
Probate No 17011 announces a hearing on June 1 1943 at 9:00 AM in Cedar Rapids Iowa to prove and admit as the Last Will and Testament of Robert E Ward deceased. Clerk Arthur Axmear notes the District Court and attorney M W ORieley represents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
District Court
Robert E. Ward
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Notice of Appointment of Executor in Iowa Probate
Notice is given that on May 27 1943 H Y Simmons was duly appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Charles A Laurance deceased of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file them with the Clerk of the Linn County Iowa District Court. Attorneys Trewin Simmons Perrine and Albright represent the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
Charles A. Laurance
Iowa
Linn County, Iowa
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Walter Winchell
Ree J. Shea
Navy
Wasp
Comdr
Shea
Ald Shea
National Gentile League
Hiram Evans
Ku Klux Klan
Bund
Madison Square Garden
Fichte Bund
Germany
George Christians
van Horn Moseley
Tephen A. Day
Illinois
Flanders Hall
New Jersey
George Sylvester Viereck
Robert T. Day
Niagara Falls
Tenaru River
Guadalcanal
Day
Republic
Randis P. Moran
Boston
Moran
Hamilton Fish
Charles A. Lindbergh
E. J
Mike” Moran
San Francisco
Boise
Cape Esperance
America
Miss Pieck
Art Club
Robert E. Campbell
Country Club Parkway SE
Ed Swan
Samuelson
Orville Hepner
Charles Nelson
Fred Larson
Addison J. Ramsey
Crescent Street SE
Bridge Club
Harold J. Rowe
Elks Widows
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Rowe
Miss Smith
Mrs
Travis Hicks
St. Wenceslaus
Dancing School
Grande Avenue Church
Lobe S
2Nd Street SE
MAY Drug
Bluebird Branch
Joan Wortman
California
Mothers Club
Takahia Camp
Gor
Montgomery Ward
Second St. SE
Dial
Naomi Doebel
Cantekiya Camp
KREBS
Arthur Axmear
M. W. O'Rieley
H. Y. Simmons
Trewin, Simmons, Perrine and Albright
Flea
Old Mill
TOM Ae
Third Avenue
LeBos
John E
WAAC
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