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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1943

Page

3

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

Miss Mildred Irons Hosts Sendoff for Waves Volunteers

Mrs Mildred Irons and Miss Donna Shutts hosted a Thursday evening gathering at 1015 Third Avenue SE as a courtesy to Miss Betty Brown Miss Phyllis Gress and Miss Claire Roberts departing for Waves service. A gift was given to each honoree. Other guests included Miss Lucile Steyne Alma Van Fossen Edith Hagerman Laura Spielman and Frances Middaugh.

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

Star of Maine Rebekah lodge meets in Maine hall

Star of Maine Rebekah lodge number 221 met Thursday evening in Maine hall at 838 First avenue NE. The charter was draped for Mrs Frances Crook. Mrs Alta Wood side chair of the entertainment committee introduced Dempsey Jones who presented the program. Eighty five members were present. The Past Noble Grands will be honored at the meeting June 10.

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

Cedar Rebekah lodge honors oldest and youngest mothers

Members of Cedar Rebekah lodge No. 494 met Thursday in K. P. hall for a mother daughter program. They honored the oldest mother Mrs. Ade Sleight and the youngest mother Mrs. Cleola Schamber. Ruth Umstead toasted the mothers. Refreshments were served and games played for attendees including Mrs. Helen Schamiger Mrs. Marie Breslin and Mrs. Margaret Rebelski.

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

May Frick circle at First Christian hears Manchuria article

The May Frick circle met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. G. B. McMillan at 253 Johnson Avenue NW. Mrs. W. J. Robison reported on the article Japan Faces Russia in Manchuria. The next three meetings will be picnics with Mrs. G. W. McSkimming assisting.

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

Junior D.A.R. elects officers at picnic meeting

The Junior Ashley chapter of the D.A.R. met Thursday evening at Mrs. Earl Heinze home 72512 First avenue NW for a picnic supper. Officers elected were Chairman Mrs. L. A. Porter Vice chair Miss Jean Rush Secretary Mrs. D. J. Fry Treasurer Mrs. B. P. Mavis. Retiring chairman Mrs. A. W. Loftus received a corsage.

Ashley D.A.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 and officers installed

The Silver Cross circle of King's Daughters met Wednesday with Mrs. R. D. McMickle at 2615 Bever Avenue SE for a picnic luncheon and business meeting. President Mrs. Alvin C. Maxwell led the meeting and Mrs. C. O. Hillbruner gave devotions. Mrs. A. E. Chase was a guest and installed the 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. Chase

Roosevelt P T A Installs New Officers in Sagamore Hall

Roosevelt P T A met in Sagamore hall Wednesday with Mrs. W Counterman installing officers. New officers are President E C Whitehair Vice President A Norman Secretary L E Doty Treasurer L P Atwood The Mothersingers directed by Grace Meloney with John Vaughn accompanied. Eric L Clitheroe of Coe College spoke on Youth Marches On and Mrs David I Berger spoke on Bits of Gossip. Domestic science class hosted.

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 David I. Berger Office of Civilian Defense

Music Honorary Honors Seniors At Final Dinner

Mu Phi Epsilon held its final dinner in Pan Quadrangle at Coe College honoring four seniors Lenore Sherrard Rebecca Evans Rosalyn Kopecky and Irma Kubik. Officers for the coming year are President Ruth Buresh Vice President Joyce Roberts Corresponding Secretary Eleanor Taylor Treasurer Eleanor Houts. Lenore Sherrard reported on the national convention in Denver where fourteen members were present.

Mu Phi Epsilon Pan Quadrangle Coecolege Lenore Sherrard Rebecca Evans Rosalyn Kopecky Irma Kubik Ruth Buresh Joyce Roberts Eleanor Taylor Eleanor Houts Denver

King's Daughters Circle Installs Officers at Dinner

Mrs. Carl Helming hosted the Friendship circle of King's Daughters with new officers installed by Mrs. Leonard R. Wilson. Elected were Mrs. Harold Waite president, Mrs. James Prouty vice president, Mrs. Raymond Pollock secretary, Mrs. B. P. Mavis treasurer. The group donated $10 to Red Cross flood relief and $10 to Sunshine Mission nursery and presented a gift to the retiring president.

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

C R Group to Work with ODT on Maintenance Advisory

A Cedar Rapids formed maintenance advisory sub committee will work with the district maintenance advisory committee and Office of Defense Transportation at Davenport to tackle troublesome motor transport maintenance. Hugh DeWees chairs. members include C J Rasdal Tom Jackson George Hearn Bill Barron Ray Allen Ray Bramson Les Jones Woody Kooyman and Otto B Lindemann. The group will study repair parts availability and facilities and guide operators on obtaining essential vehicle parts.

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

Pleiades Society Honors Coe College Graduates

The Pleiades society of Coe college held a dinner at Cunningham's tearoom Thursday to honor graduating members Crystal Wells Marthabelle Prickett Beth Klenk Kathryn Cowden Dorothy Palmer and Helen Fleming. Violet Holtz Ellabell Fenie and Audrey Gunni son organized. An out of town guest was Miss Drusilla Underwood from Belle. Tables were set for 19.

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

Over the Back Fence Observations on Grooming and Language

Naomi Doebdel notes how newcomers view American grooming and manners and contrasts English usage in the United States. The column includes anecdotes about a maid’s blunt speech and English terms for foods and objects, plus a note on refugee crops and opium cultivation controls in emergencies.

United States

Theater Time Schedule Highlights Today's Showings

The Gazette lists daily theater times for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Strand Marion. Feature films include Crash Dive Edge of Darkness Cinderella Swings It In Which We Serve Broadway My Heart Belongs to Daddy Land of the Open Range Go Collegiate Thunder Birds White Cargo No Hands on the Clock Colorado Chetniks Johnny Doughboy with multiple daily showings and late night slots.

Notice of Will Hearing for Jan J. Hrbek

Notice announces a hearing on June 3 1943 at 9 00 oclock PM at the Cedar Rapids Court House Iowa to prove the will alleged to be the East Will and Testament of Jan J Hrbek late of the county deceased Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa May 28 1943 Arthur Axmear Clerk District Court Jos Mekots Attorney

Cina Goan Jan J. Hrbek Cedar Rapids Iowa Arthur Axmear Jos

Gazette Classifieds and Subscription Details

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists mailing and subscription options with pricing for mail issues and local carrier service. Advertising and press service details list Associated Press United Press International credits and agency bureaus with office addresses in New York Detroit and Chicago.

Associated Press United Press International News Service Iowa U.S. Territories

Dolly Sisters Film Biopic Sets Hollywood Glorification

Hollywood news notes Twentieth Century Fox closed a deal to film the Dolly Sisters biopic with Rosie Dolly Netcher supervising. Jenny Dolly’s death saddened fans while Rosie, married to Irving Netcher, will shape the screen story.

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

Edge of Darkness review praises strong cast and scale

The review lauds Edge of Darkness starring Errol Flynn and Ann Sheridan for its melodramatic power and large scope. Ruth Gordon Walter Huston Nancy Coleman Judith Anderson John Beal Morris Carnovsky cited among standout performances. praises the supporting cast and Hitchcockian suspense, while noting a strong love story and social themes. Co feature Cinderella Swings It noted for scattergood style and lively music.

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

Norwegian Ship Sunk by Submarine in North Atlantic

The navy reported the torpedoing and sinking of a small Norwegian merchant vessel by an enemy submarine in the North Atlantic early in May. Survivors landed at unclear location and authorities investigated the incident.

Washington Navy North Atlantic

Crash Dive at Paramount Aims For Wartime thrills

Tyrone Power leads in the war marine tale Crash Dive set aboard a color submarine Corsair. Dana Andrews directs action with Oliver and a romance with Anne Baxter while Jimmy Gleason dies heroically and Dame May Whitty shines as Tyrone’s grandmother.

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

RadioO Army Series Premieres Tonight on Blue Network

The RadioO Army Series and Barry Wood Show debut this Saturday at 6 30 p.m. on the Blue network, highlighting military logistics and personnel. Captain Harry Salter conducts the orchestra with Col. William Slater as narrator, featuring Maj Gen Brehon Somervell and Major Raymond Massey. Memorial day plays Yellow Butterflies and Down to Posterity reunite with cast Marion Claire Jess Walters and Wayne Van Dyne, while Groucho Marx hosts at 9 15 p.m. on WBBM with Joe E Brown.

Harry Salter William Slater Brehon Somervell Raymond Massey Chicago WGN Marion Claire Jess Walters Wayne van Dyne Joe E. Brown Groucho Marx WBBM Bob Hawk WMT Abie WHO Crumit

Barry Wood Launches Million Dollar Band Show Saturday

Barry Wood formerly of The Hit Parade starts his own program Mil lion Dollar Band this Saturday at 9 p.m. on NBC and WMAQ with WHO rebroadcast at 10:30. Wood will sing and emcee backed by the Double Daters Helen Carroll Ruth Doring Ray Charles and Charles Goldstein. A 34 piece orchestra led by guest conductors with Charlie Spivak on the podium for the first broadcast. The program title refers to diamond rings awarded for top audience song requests.

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

Broadway Gossip From Midtwon Club Scene

On Broadway with Walter Winchell highlights social whirl with Marquis de la Falaise Gene Markey Morton Downey and others dining at the Colony. Notes rise of Jessel book and Goombay style chatter as stars parade and rumors swirl through midtown nightlife.

Marquis de la Falaise Gene Markey Morton Downey Bennett Sisters Connie Joan Barbara Bing Crosbys Stork Byron C. Foy Harry McNaughton Paul Lavalle Basin Streeter Loretta Young Monte Carlo Beach George Jessel The Mary Pickford Burgess Meredith Paulette Goddard

Radio Schedule Highlights From May 29 1943 Evening Lineup

A dense listing of WMT WHO WGN EXEL and KXEL programs across May 29 1943 including News Parades Crumit Star Parade Sunset Opry and evening hits. Notable names include Arthur Hale L Welk Jim Bailey and John Gunther with religious and family hour blocks and a late revival lineup.

WGN Fortune WMT Bob Hawk Holb K Who Burling Opry Crumit Sand Pops Cone Arthur Hale Tomlinson EXEL WMT Safety Who Symphony KXEL Lutheran B't John Gunther

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Social Nsw Star OF Maine Cedar Rebekah Lodge P.T.A. Meetings Roosevelt By d’Alessio Martha O'Driscoll Friendship Circle C. R. Group ODT Pleiades Society Naomi Doebdel England Bureau of Plant Industry Gazette Paramount Palace Daddy Thunder Birds Strand Colorado Marion Johnny Doughboy Gasette Allen-Klapp Company Michigan Avenue Srtmnee Fifth Avenue New York Detroit Medias Records A.N.P.A Bureau of Advertising Hollywood News Louella O. Parsons Lamarr Judge Holland John Loder Lilly Conrad Veidt Conrad Sir Charles Mendl John Veidt Cee Ty Powers Peter Hardenburgh Honolulu Stork Club Beverly Whitney Ida Lupino Louis Hayward Palm Springs Animal Kingdom Joan Fontaine Frenchman’s Creek Glamour Gail Patrick Freeman Gosden Gail By Nadine Subotnik Louise Luz Army Ben Carter Oliver Lieut Stewart Laddie Atlantic Commando Tyrone Corsair Power Jean Annapolis Radioo Army Nadine Subotnik Nough Army Service Forces War Department Blue Network Walter Winchell Bigtown Jessel Benny Rubin Italy Benny Ehind John P. Monroe Porter Monroe Kaplan Pretty Powers Nemos Warners J. Davies Moscow Kay Kyser Eunice Musgrove San Fran Morton Goulds Reno Aresi Rinaldo Copacabana Rio de Janeiro Pierre and the Rainbow Riobamba Jean Arthur Fred MacMurray Fred Allen Mary Howard MGM the Three Sisters CBS the Butler Club la Conga von Stroheim Rommel Five Graves Cairo Vincente Gomez Havana Madrid Vaughn Monroe Ina Ray Hutton Aslis Mie Gran South Anes Exel Spartan Capital News Finchville WMT Parade WGN Hill Sander Arthur Hal L. Welk _ O WMT Frazier WGN News Exel Rangers WGN Bible WHO Christian Se. Exel Sunday Sch Sween Heaven Gene Baker Legion Church of Air WMT Crusaders Kennedy Henson Chicago Nites Barry Woo H. James B. Franklin Heatherton Rev. Pietsch WMT World News WGN Cathedral Who Bible Hour Bella Martha Exel Rev. Ritten Cubs Braves John Thomas Exel Kaye O Army Hour Jim WMT News Exel Nazarenes Serice Sones Vice Z Romberg Mus Kostelanets Rev “Ee Porum Gabe-Braves Kxel Steelmakers Shirer Murrow Rom Irene Rich Gene Autry Gildersleeve Exel WGN L. Welk Jack Benny Exel News WMT Church of WGN Happiness WGN Am Forum C. McCarth Exel Dix Reader's Dig Future Stars W. Winchell Kxel Basin St Phil Baker Hill Sanders Tve Burlin Stardust C. Foster O J. Venuti Oo Kxael F Musicale Muli’dy Tin Place Tion AM Rian AMC Sportiite Black Swan Milton Berle Philip Dorn Chetniks Doughboy Jane Withers Bob Hope Dorothy Lamour Reina Phil Spitalny Orch America Speaks Gene Tierney Foster Tek Birds Slso Ledy Lamarr Walter Pidgeon Anna Neagle Richard Carlson Ann Miller Betty Rhodes
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