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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1943

Page

12

Dieman Humphreys Students Heard In Studio Recital

Miss Edna Dieman and Miss Billie Humphreys presented a group of their students in a studio recital Friday evening. Accompanists were Mrs. Maribelle Eye and Miss Frances Marshall. Participants included Patricia Schaber, Betty Laurer, Ann Laurer, Judy Smith, Jane Lewis, Yvonne Roseberry, Karen Stepanek, Susan Butterfield, Nancy Feiden, Lenore Housel, Wimbelle Bryson, Susan Brown, Judy Lynn, Susan Freud, Carol Jean Feiden, Joan Lattner, Leo Roseberry, and Marcia Williams.

Edna Dieman Billie Humphreys Maribelle Eye Frances Marshall Patricia Schaber Betty Laurer Ann Laurer Judy Smith Jane Lewis Yvonne Roseberry Karen Stepanek Susan Butterfield Nancy Feiden Lenore Housel Wimbelle Bryson Susan Brown Judy Lynn Susan Freud Caroljean Feiden Joan Lattner Leo Roseberry Marcia McWilliams

Ladies Entertained For Waves Service Members

Miss Mildred Irons and Miss Donna Shulls hosted a Thursday evening gathering at 1015 Third Avenue SE as a courtesy for Miss Betty Brown Miss Phyllis Gress and Miss Claire Roberts who will soon leave for service with the Waves A gift was given to each honored guest Other attendees included Misses Queile Steyne Alma Van Fossen Edith Hagerman Laura Spielman and Frances Middaugh.

Mildred Irons Donna Shulls Miss Iron Third Avenue SE Betty Brown Phyllis Gress Claire Roberts Queile Steyne Alma van Fossen Edith Hagerman Laura Spielman Frances Middaugh

Star of Maine Rebekah lodge meets in Maine hall

Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No. 221 met Thursday evening in Maine hall at 838 First Avenue NE. The charter was draped for Mrs Frances Crook. Mrs Alia Woodside, chairman, introduced Dempsey Jones who presented the program. Eighty five members were present. Past Noble Grands to be honored June 10.

Star of Maine Rebekah Lodge No Maine Hall First Avenue Frances Crook Alia Woodside Dempsey Jones

Cedar Rebekah Lodge honors mothers in mother-daughter program

Members met in K P hall for a mother-daughter program honoring the oldest mother Mrs Ade Sleight and the youngest mother Mrs Cleola Schamber. Ruth Umstead toasted the mothers. Refreshments and games followed with prizes won by Mrs Helen Scham berger Mrs Marie Breslin and Mrs Margaret Rebelski.

Cedar Rebekah Lodge No. 494 K. P. Hall Ade Sleight Cleola Schamber Ruth Umstead Helen Schamberger Marie Breslin Margaret Rebelski

May Frick Circle Meets at 253 Johnson Ave NW

The May Frick circle of the First Christian church gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. G. B McMillan. Mrs. W J. Robison reported on the article Japan Faces Russia in Manchuria. The next three meetings will be picnics. Assisting hostess was Mrs. G. W. McSkimming.

May Frick The First Christian Church G. B McMillan Johnson Avenue NW W J. Robison Japan Russia Manchuria G. W. McSkimming

Junior Ashley chapter officers elected at picnic

The Junior Ashley chapter DA.R. met Thursday evening at Mrs. Earl Heinze home for a picnic supper. Officers elected were Chairman Mrs. L. A. Porter, vice chairman Miss Jean Rush, secretary Mrs. D. J. Fry, and treasurer Mrs. B. P. Mavis. Retiring chairman Mrs. A. W. Loftus received a corsage.

Ashley Da.r Earl Heinze First Avenue NW L. A. Porter Jean Rush D. J. Fry B. P. Mavis A. W. Loftus

Silver Cross Circle holds picnic luncheon meeting

Silver Cross Circle of King's Daughters met Wednesday at 2615 Bever Avenue SE for a picnic luncheon and business session. President Mrs. Alvin C. Maxwell led the meeting and Mrs. C. O. Hillbruner gave devotions. Mrs. A. E. Chare attended as a guest and installed officers for the coming year.

Silver Cross Circle of King's Daughters R. D. McMickle Bever Avenue SE Alvin C. Maxwell C. O. Hillbruner A. E. Chare

Roosevelt PTA Installs New Officers In Sagamore Hall

Members of the Roosevelt PTA met in Sagamore Hall Wednesday. New officers installed by Mrs. W Countermans President E C Whitehair Vice President A Norman Secretary L E Doty Treasurer L P Atwood. Mothersingers entertained directed by Grace Meloney with John Vaughn on piano. Eric L Clitheroe of Coe College spoke on Youth Marches On and Mrs David I Berger of Civilian Defense spoke on Bits of Gossip. Domestic science class hosted after the meeting.

Roosevelt P T. A Sagamore Hall W. Counterman E. C. Whitehair A. Norman L. E. Doty L. P. Atwood Mothersingers Grace Meloney John Vaughn Eric L. Clitheroe Coe College

Music Honorary Honors Seniors At Final Dinner

Mu Phi Epsilon held its final dinner at Coe College Voorhees Quadrangle honoring four seniors Lenore Sherrard Rebecca Evans Rosalyn Kopecky and Irma Kubik Officers for the coming year are Ruth Buresh Joyce Roberts Eleanor Taylor and Eleanor Houts A report on the Denver national convention was given by Lenore Sherrard with fourteen members present.

Mu Phi Epsilon Voorhees Coe College Lenore Sherrard Rebecca Evans Rosalyn Kopecky Irma Kubik Ruth Buresh Joyce Roberts Eleanor Taylor Eleanor Houts Denver

Mrs Helming Hosts King's Daughters Circle Dinner

Mrs Carl Helming of 369 Park Terrace SE entertained Friendship circle of King's Daughters at dinner Thursday. New officers installed were Mrs Harold Waite president Mrs James Prouty vice president Mrs Raymond Pollock secretary and Mrs E P Mavis treasurer. Mrs Leonard R Wilson led devotions and installed officers. The circle donated 10 to Red Cross flood relief and 10 to Sunshine Mission nursery. A gift was given to Mrs Helming retiring president.

Carl Helming Park Terrace SE Friendship Cirole King’s Daughters Harold Waite James Prouty Raymond Pollock E. P. Mavis Leonard R. Wilson Red Cross Flood Relief Fund Sunshine Mission Nursery Helming

C R Group to Work with ODT in Cedar Rapids

A maintenance advisory sub committee formed in Cedar Rapids will cooperate with the district maintenance advisory committee and the Office of Defense Transportation in Davenport to address repair parts shortages and maintenance facilities for essential motor vehicles. Hugh DeWees chairs the group with members from Hawkeye Motor Express Nash-Finch International Harvester Hearn Stevens on Barron Skelly Oil Goodrich Tire Cedar Rapids City Lines and others. The panel will guide operators on obtaining repair parts and facilities and gather information on part availability.

Office of Defense Transportation Davenport Cedar Rapids Hugh DeWees Hawkeye Motor Express C. J Rasdal Nash-Finch Company Tom Jackson International Harvester Company George Hearn Hearn-Stevenson Motor Company Bill Barron Barron Motor Supply Ray Allen Allen Motor

Pleiades Society Honors Graduates At Cunningham's Tearoom

The Pleiades Society of the college held a dinner Thursday night at Cunningham's Tearoom to honor six graduating members Crystal Wells Marthabelle Prickett Beth Klenk Kathryn Cowden Dorothy Palmer and Helen Fleming. Violet Holtz Ellabell Fenie and Audrey Gunning coordinated the event with purple and lavender table decor. An out of town guest Miss Drusilla Underwood of Belleaire attended. Seats were set for 19 places.

Pleiades Society Tne College Cunningham’s Crystal Wells Marthabelle Prickett Beth Klenk Kathryn Cowden Dorothy Palmer Helen Fleming Violet Holtz Ellabell Fenie Audrey Gunnison Drusilla Underwood Belle Aie

Over the Back Fence Observations On Language And Grooming

A reflective column notes how immigrant perspectives reframe grooming standards for professionals, discusses English usage gaps between Americans and newcomers, and highlights word differences and slang. It also mentions refugee plants entering American agriculture and the Opium Poppy Control Act funding restrictions.

Bureau of Plant Industry

Film Schedule Highlights From Regional Theaters

The Gazette lists theater times for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times and Marion with titles such as Crash Dive Edge of Darkness Cinderella Swings It In Which We Serve Broadway My Heart Belongs to Daddy Land of the Open Range Let s Go Collegiate Thunder Birds White Cargo No Hands on the Clock Colorado Chetniks Johnny Doughboy and more with multiple showings including matinees and midnight performances.

Paramount Iowa Palace Broadway Daddy

Notice of Probate of Will in Iowa District Court

Probate No 37012 states in Jinn County Iowa that on June 3 1943 at 9:00 AM the Last Will and Testament of Jan J Hrbek deceased will be heard for proof and admission to probate in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House Iowa May 28 1943 Arthur Axmeiar Clerk District Court Jos Mekota Attorney

Erobate State of Iowa Jinn District Court Jan J Hrbek Cedar Rapids Arthur Axmear Jos, Mekota

Cedar Rapids Gazette Established 1883 Press Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette records show details of publisher John Ll Miller and editor Hoyt EC, with staff changes and notice of newspaper affiliation with Associated Press United Press International News Service. Subscription rates and advertising reps are listed with city and national distribution notes.

Cedar Rapids

Dolly Sisters to Be Glorified in Twentieth Century Fox Film

Hollywood notes report Twentieth Century Fox closed a deal to adapt the Dolly Sisters story with Rosie Dolly Netcher supervising. The Hungarian sisters Rosie and Jenny rose from vaudeville to Broadway fame, Jenny died years ago, Rosie, now married to Irving Netcher, is involved in shaping the screen portrayal.

Dolly Sisters Ollywood INS Broadway Twentieth Century-Fox Rosie Dolly Netcher Dollys Roszika Yanci Rosie Jenny Furn Roantinante Irving Netcher Chicago

Edge of Darkness at Iowa theater review fielding top casts

Nadine Subotnik praises Edge of Darkness starring Errol Flynn Ann Sheridan Ruth Gordon and Walter Huston for its grand melodrama and strong cast while noting similar themes to Commandos Strike at Dawn The Moon Is Down and This Land Is Mine The reviewer highlights the ensemble and strong performances especially Ruth Gordon and Walter Huston and asks Hollywood to pause Nazi pictures for a time The co feature Cinderella Swings It is described as a Scattergood Baines musical mix.

Edge OF Darkness Errol Flynn Ann Sheridan Walter Huston Nancy Coleman Ruth Gordon Judith Anderson John Beal Morris Crrnovsky Cinderella Guy Kibcbee Gloria Warren The Iowa Theater Norway Alfred Hitchcock Sheridan Flynn Mr. Flynn Miss Sheridan Ann Helmut Dantine Morris Carnovsky Hollywood Scattergood

Tyrone Powers Submarine Tale Crash Dive at Paramount

Tyrone Power stars in Crash Dive a color wartime drama aboard a submarine Corsair as Dana Andrews leads the hunt for Axis targets. Anne Baxter James Gren and Dame May Whitty support a tense mission with Navy morale notes and perilous underwater action.

Tyrone Power Anne Baxter Dana Andrews James Grenson Dame May Whitty Paramount Theater Jimmy Gleason

Corsair film review notes romance and battle amid weak plotting

Critics lament the Corsair narrative as crew and lovers collide aboard the sub tale. Tyrone Power and Anne Baxter clash with a cliched plot while Jimmy Gleason sacrifices himself and Dame May Whitty delivers a sharp performance.

Army programs on Blue network highlight wartime service

The Army Service Forces War Department presents a Saturday lineup on the Blue network at 6 30 p.m featuring Captain Harry Salter led orchestra, Col. William Slater as narrator, and Maj. Gen Brehon Somervell with Major Raymond Massey as a featured guest.

Army Service Forces War Department Blue Network Harry Salter William Slater Brehon Somervell Raymond Massey

Barry Wood Launches Lion Dollar Band Show On NBC

Barry Wood formerly of The Hit Parade debuts Mil lion Dollar Band a live NBC program at 9 pm with WMAQ rebroadcasts at 10 30 pm He will sing and host with the Double Daters Helen Carroll Ruth Doring Ray Charles and Charles Goldstein and a 34 piece orchestra led by Charles Spivak for the first broadcast Diamonds will be awarded for top audience song requests.

Barry Wood NBC WMAQ Helen Carroll Ruth Doring Ray Charles Charles Goldstein Charles Spivak

Broadway Gossip and Society Notes From The Colony

Walter Winchell reports on Broadway socialites dining at the Colony including the Marquis de la Falaise Comdr Gene Markey and Morton Downey The Stork hosts Loretta Young George Jessel and Mary Pickford mingle amid rumors of Jessels book serialization and a Picasso of midtown chatter about Royalties and romance Kay Kyser Eunice Musgrove and other celebrities surface in brief items about theater and radio circles with light gossip and anecdotes

Marquis de la Falaise Comdr Gene Markey Morton Downey Bennett Connie Joan Barbara Bing Stork Byron C Foy Harry McNaughton Paul Lavalle Loretta Young Monte Carlo Beach George Jessel The Mary Pickford Burgess Meredith Paulette Goddard Warners J. Davies Moscow Kay Kyser Eunice Musgrove San Fran Exccs Morton Goulds Reno Aresi Rinaldo Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Pierre and the Rainbow

Radio Schedule Fragments From May 1943 Broadcast Lineup

A chaotic OCR of May 1943 radio listings shows programs across WMT WGN KXEL KXELL KNED and others. Entries include Gospel Hour, Evening Theatre, News Prophecy, Sunset Opry, Star Parade, Crusaders, Crime Doctor, Fib Society, and Weather/Jazz segments with numerous times and host names.

WMT WGN Capital News WGN KXCL le Mar Pres Chrisian WGN Fortune Rob Hawk Lawn Speaks Holbk Ealing KXEL Henson WGN Cancer Porter Kned Heaven Gene Baker Exie Sacks Legion Caceh Clore Church of Atr WGN Arthur WMT Crusaders WGN Theater PEL Church Tomlinson QO Red Cross MT News Kxeil Finchville Hil Sander Artour WGN L Weis Frazier Grant South Warp World Chicago Burling Jonn Shoman Axnel S. Kaye O D Roberts Barry Woor H James O Bo Franklin O Heatherton O Pietsch Ward Hornet Bellaire Gus Braves Ware Knci Lutheran KXNEL John Gunther Shirer Ed Murrow Irene Rich Gene Lo Welk Jack Benny Raei WGN Happiness McCarthy Porter

Norwegian Vessel Sunk by Submarine in Atlantic

The Ieavy reports a small Norwegian merchant ship torpedoed and sunk by an enemy submarine in the North Atlantic in early May. Survivors reached Boston after abandoning ship.

Washington The Ieavy North Atlantic Boston

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