Jan Hus staff honored at Midwestern rally in Kansas City
Fifteen Jan Hus degree staff and nineteen Praha Rebekah staff joined seventy drill teams from six states for the Heart of America Odd Fellows regional rally in Kansas City Missouri. The event drew over fifteen thousand spectators as the Jan Hus flag drill and massed teams showcased colorful uniforms and synchronized drills. Officials from Iowa and surrounding states attended, led by Lynn John of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praha Rebekah
Heart of America
Odd Fellows
Municipal Auditorium
Kansas City
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
United States
Jan
George S. Starrett
Harry Hardy
Hampton
John O’brine
Council Bluffs
Esther Miller
Keokuk
Rebekah Assembly of Iowa
May Welch
The
Iowa Assembly
Local Folk Return From Holiday Trips
Local families arrive home after Thanksgiving visits and weekend Chicago trips. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. A. W. H. Lenders returning from New York City via Chicago for the Iowa Northwestern game, and the Laird and Leedy gatherings in Missouri and Wheaton Illinois.
Monday Book Club Luncheon Discusses Dr Hudson's Secret Journal
Twelve members met at Mrs. Robert M. Chapman's home on Twenty-third Street Drive SE for a luncheon. Mrs. G A Kay reviewed Lloyd C. Douglas's Dr Hudson's Secret Journal. Next meeting set for December 11 at Mrs. R W McClaughry's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monday Book Club
Robert M. Chapman
Twenty-third Street Drive
G. A. Kay
Dr. Hudson's
Secret Journal
Lloyd C. Douglas
R. W. McClaughry
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests Include Augustine and Lytle
Entertaining at a Sunday meal were Mr. and Mrs. Leo M. Stalker at 1434 Third Avenue SE. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Augustine Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lytle of Davenport Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mather of Tipton A. J. Augustine and Miss Marjorie Augustine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo M. Stalker
Third Avenue SE
Arthur L. Augustine
H. J. Lytle
Davenport
C. H. Mather
Tipton
A. J. Augustine
Marjorie Augustine
Mrs Herbert G. McWilliams Visits A J Barth Family
Mrs Herbert G. McWilliams of Grand Rapids Michigan stops at the home of her brother A J Barth at 365 Forest Drive after visiting Denver with her sister. Mrs Barth hosts the guest during her stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert G. McWilliams
Grand Rapids
Mich
Denver
A. J. Barth
Barth
Forest Drive
First Lutheran Choir entertains at a church tea
The First Lutheran church choir held a silver tea in the church parlors on Sunday afternoon. Directed by Miss Mariam L. Dieman with Mrs. David Mitchell as accompanist, the program featured choir members including Marie Schamberger Corinne Scannell Jean Engelman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Mariam L. Dieman
David Mitchell
Henry Scherer
Ida McQuin
Marie Schamberger
Corinne Scannell
Jean Engelman
Leland Reynolds
Bernice Westenhaver
Ruth Esther Morgan
Eileen Koehler
Helen Johnson
Mary Magdalene Carns
Ernest Johnson
Eugene Kehne
Ben Carns
Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna with Pepsin Ad
An old time advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell’s Laxative Senna with Pepsin as a dual action remedy. It claims Pepsin digests undigested stomach protein while Senna laxative stimulates bowel movement to relieve constipation and stomach discomfort. It targets families and even children with a pleasant taste.
Rita Spaight Is Honored At Dinner Of Teenettes Club
Teenettes club members and guests dined Friday at Miss Irene Phelps home 2126 Wilson avenue SW to honor Rita Spaight birthday. A gift was presented, followed by Fun night at St Patrick school with attendees including Bernize Pfiffner Jane Dorman Marilyn Cusack Betty Ann Klimes Mary Jane Klassen Rita Marie Power Bob Franklin Dick Shea Joe Tenney Billy Boston Vincent Smith John Shea and Bernard Ehrlacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teenettes
Irene Phelps
Wilson Avenue
Rita Spaight
Miss Spaight
St. Patrick's School
Bernize Pfiffner
Jane Dorman
Marilyn Cusack
Betty Ann Klimes
Mary Jane Klassen
Rita Marie Power
Bob Franklin
Dick Shea
Hoboes' Dessert Luncheon Hosted by Jean Fahrney
Eleven hoboes gathered Saturday afternoon for a dessert luncheon hosted by Miss Jean Fahrney, daughter of Mr and Mrs C R Fahrney of 609 Thirty-second Street NE. The attendees included Dorothy Bachelder Betty Anne Ericksen Bonnie McGregor Catharine Miller Ruth Hardiman Jean Thompson Ruth Knight Carolyn Engel and Marcia Kensinger while they listened to a broadcast of the Iowa Northwestern football game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Fahrney
C. R. Fahrney
Thirty-second Street
Iowa Northwestern
Dorothy Bachelder
Betty Anne Ericksen
Bonnie McGregor
Catharine Miller
Ruth Hardiman
Jean Thompson
Ruth Knight
Carolyn Engel
Marcia Kensinger
Wagneres Visit Des Moines Friends End Weekend Stay
Mr and Mrs Henry E Wagner of Des Moines left Monday after spending the weekend with their daughter Mrs Harry S Johnson and Mr Johnson at 1735 Washington avenue SE A supper party hosted by Mr and Mrs Glenn Jeffrey and Mr and Mrs Stanley Meek gave a warm send off on Sunday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry E. Wagner
Des Moines
Harry S. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Washington Avenue SE
Marcia Irvine Honored At Luncheon
A farewell luncheon at Mrs. V. E. Henton’s home honored Marcia Irvine daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Irvine as they leave for Kansas City. Guests included Nancy Hogan Martha Lou Craft and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. E. Henton
C Avenue NE
Marcia _ Irvine
Robert Irvine
A Avenue NE
Irvines
Kansas City
Nancy Hogan
Martha Lou Craft
Happy Snowman
Mickey McIntyre
Betty Nelson
Bobby Sweitzer
Terry Meltzer
Shower for Genevieve Wenger at YWCA Club Rooms
Miss Genevieve Wenger was honored at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening at the YWCA club rooms hosted by Miss Bessie Turek and Miss Connie Beltram. About 30 guests attended the luncheon and enjoyed songs, a mock wedding, games, and prize giveaways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Turek
Connie Beltram
Genevieve Wenger
Josephine Abodeely
Edna Lentz
Grace Hess
Lorraine
Dorothy Abodeely
Geraldine Haddy
Margaret Rhea
Daryl Procek
Marian Miller
Vivian Haravdl
Josephine Vandra
Freda Grimm
Dorothy McLaughlin
Thelma Karr
Caryl Kurtz Procek
Roberta Soukup
Mary Bilsland
Florence Fay
Cultus Club Holds Dessert Luncheon and Speaker
The Cultus club met at Mrs. J. H. Woodside's home for a dessert luncheon with guest speaker Imogen B. Emery discussing women's roles in current events. Mrs. J. P. Flanders led the business meeting and announced a Christmas party on December 14 at Mrs. Flanders home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cultus Club
J. H. Woodside
Imogen B. Emery
J. P. Flanders
Flanders
Mount Vernon Avenue
T. B. Yuill
Aunt Het Cautions on Dirty Stories From Youth
Aunt Het refuses to listen to a dirty tale, recalling earlier exposure in youth. She says the crude content lingers in memory even when other things fade.
Rebecca Alexander Tent 14 Daughters of Union Veterans Turkey Dinner
Rebecca Alexander Tent No 14 and husbands held their annual turkey dinner at Fleming's tea room with autumn table decor and corsages. The gathering included past presidents and members, a travelogue by Mrs Culbreth, and a home gathering at Mr and Mrs H F Klemme's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Alexander
Fleming's Tea Room
H. F. Klemme
Third Avenue SE
John Culbreth
Alaska
Klemme
Culbreth
Ira Moore
Joe Rust
Jerry
R. D. Chord
Hugh Hillerege
F. W. Mulson
John Heaton
Central City
Norman Sutliff
Sue Ellen
Ada Emery
Alma Owens
John Taylor
Gene McMasters
Dora Jeffrey
Stella Z ,Merman
Iowa City
William .Uthrie
F. J. Kouba
Kouba
Areme Circle Meets With Mrs Anna Lamey
Areme circle Cedar chapter O E S met Friday at Mrs Anna Lamey 353 Park ter race S with 50 present Mrs Lois Cronbaugh president gave opening thought Giving Thanks and paid tribute to the late Lettie Talbott an earlier circle member A holiday program included Miriam Dieman singing God Bless America with sister Mrs David Mitchell Annabelle Coover read The Laughter Is Coming and a Thanksgiving quiz The next meeting will be December 22 at the Home for Aged Women with a picnic luncheon and election of officers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Areme Circle
Cedar Chapter
Anna Lamey
Park Terrace S
Lois Cronbaugh
Lettie Talbott
Miriam Dieman
Irving Berlin
David Mitchell
Annabelle Coover
Mrs Blask Returns Home From Visit In Wisconsin
Mrs J J Blask and her daughter Martha Ann return to West Allis Wisconsin after two weeks with Mrs Blask's parents Mr and Mrs James Keevers 368 Twentieth street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Blask
Martha Ann
West Allis
Wis
Birthday party honors Ernest Dochterman at home
Mrs. Robert Dochterman hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday gathering at 641 Sixteenth Avenue SW. Guests included Roberta Steyne Shirley Ann Mefford Mary Louise Kolar Virginia Ieeyard Larry Miner Dolores Lazelle Bobby Christie Joyce Gaines and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dochterman
Sixteenth Avenue SW
Ernest
Roberta Steyne
Shirley Ann Mefford
Mary Louise Kolar
Virginia Ieeyard
Larry Miner
Dolores Lazelle
Bobby Christie
Joyce Gaines
Mary Joyce Dochterman
Kruse
Carol Gaines
Shirley An*tarker
Roger Dochterman
Frise
Francis Forsythe
Frankie
Dolores
Junior
Patsy Dorman
Cecil McFatridge
Howard Saylor
Seymour Sage
Paul Saylor
Mabel McFatridge
Ida Dorman
Chester Wetzel Honored On Twelfth Birthday Party
Chester Wetzel celebrated his twelfth birthday with a theater party and home refreshments hosted by his mother Mrs. B Wetzel at 1600 Seventh Avenue SE. Mrs. James Bettle assisted as hostess with guests including Wayne Harger Patty Shores Marilyn Moats John Mohn Robert Worcester Paul Swan Janet Sullivan Floyd Edaburn John Hoover Joan Woodford Joan Bettle Robbie Sneckenberger Alan Bickel Carl Jesina Peter Pugh and Jane Bettle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Wetzel
Oe Pugh
Peter Salter
Jane Bettle
Busy Ten Club Meets at Mrs Heymes Home
Mrs Martha Heymes entertained the Busy Ten club Friday evening at her home. Prizes were won by Mrs Hazel McNabb Mrs Kathryn Kuhn and Mrs Babe Williams. A special guest was Mrs Rose Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Heymes
Ten Club
Hazel McNabb
Kathryn Kuhn
Babe Williams
Rose Davis
Magnusons Return From Chicago Visit
Mr and Mrs R W Magnuson and their sons Robert and Kenneth 417 Seventeenth Street NE returned home Sunday evening from Chicago after attending the Iowa Northwestern game and visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Magnuson
Robert
Kenneth
Seventeenth Street
Chicago
Polk PTA Meeting Notice
Polk Mothers chorus will hold a P T A meeting Tuesday at 9 30 a m at the school all mothers in the community are invited
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Polk Mothers
Will Honor Lin Yutang At Dinner
Dr. Lin Yutang visits town and will speak at Town Hall tonight at 8 o clock. He will be feted at a Monday dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer at 2001 Linden drive SE, with out of town guests A. C. Torgeson of Kimball Nebraska and others from the Bever home. The Torgesons will join Mr. and Mrs. Balcom Luberger for a bird club dinner tonight at 1927 Second Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Yutang
Lin
van Vechten Shaffer
Linden Drive SE
A. C. Torgeson
Kimball, Neb
James L. Bever
Torgeson
Balcom Luberger
Second Avenue SE
J T Taylor Burrells Celebrate Anniversaries
Mr and Mrs J T Taylor at 1921 Fourth Avenue SE hosted over the weekend their daughter Mrs L L Burrell and Mr Burrell of Madison Wisconsin with their children James and Barbara. The couples marked wedding anniversaries on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Taylor
Fourth Avenue SE
L. L. Burrell
Mr. Burrell
Madison, Wis
James
Barbara
Surprise Dance Honors Wencil and Mrs Bena at 25th Anniversary
Miss Julia Bena and Leo Bena hosted a Friday evening surprise at the I.C.B.J. hall for Mr. and Mrs. Wencil Bena to celebrate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Richard McCosh assisted. A gift was presented to the honored couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Bena
Leo Bena
I.C.B.J. Hall
Wencil Bena
Richard McCosh
Evangelist Urges Cooperation of Pastor and Laity in Service
Evangelist Dr. C A Stewart preached at the Church of God urging unity between pulpit and pew. He warned pastors against frequent changes and urged punctual, attentive attendance. He noted ministers face heavy prep costs and that laborers are worthy of hire. Tonight he plans to preach on who in Cedar Rapids would crucify Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Stewart
Church of God
Stewart
Dr. Stewart
R. N. Coolidge
Virginia Adams
Hinkin Boys
The
Sunshine Mission
George Hayes
Cedar Rapids
Christ
Harold Lucas Dead After Illness In Burlington
Harold R. Lucas, 31, a Witwer Grocer driver of Cedar Rapids bound freight, was found dead in an alley beside his truck in Burlington. Coroner R. O. Giles ruled sudden brain swelling as the cause after autopsy. no inquest. Survived by parents C. D. Lucas and Mrs. C. D. Lucas, two brothers in Toronto and Kansas City, a sister in Kansas City, and an uncle and aunt in Toronto. Body sent to Toronto for funeral and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Giles
Burlington
Harold R. Lucas
First Street
Witwer Grocer Company
Lucas
Cedar Rapids
Giles
Toronto
Kan
C. D. Lucas
Russell
James Lucas
Wilma Hallingshead
Kansas City
C. E. Lucas
Ninth Avenue
City Considers 90 Minute South Fourth Avenue Parking
A petition signed by local businessmen urged a 90 minute parking limit on the south side of Fourth Avenue SE between Fifth and Sixth streets. The proposal to curb all day parkers was referred to the traffic department for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
6Th St
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Japan Likely to Stay Neutral and Seek World Trade Says Lin Yutang
Chinese author Lin Yutang in town says Japan faces a choice between democracies and dictatorships but will likely remain neutral to focus on world trade. He notes China rebuilding its army and resisting further Japanese advances while puppet regimes struggle to govern large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Lin Yutang
China
Amana letter rebutts Schunck on Hitler remarks and citizenship
Paul E Kellenberger argues Schunck from Germany cannot speak for Amana while noting his late US citizenship. He defends Amana history and condemns Hitler methods, asking why Schunck would embrace American rights then criticize American liberty.
Hitler Seeks Czech Resources and Lives in Atrocious Occupation
The speaker denounces Hitler for invading Czechoslovakia and murdering thousands. He accuses the regime of confining Czechs in camps and jails while plundering gold, food, livestock, timber, machinery, and lands. The act is described as a historic black page in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Schunck
Hitler
Gestapo
Republic
Prague
Critique of Czech Policy and Minority Affairs Under Hitler
The speaker laments loss of abundance and education in the republic, blaming the regime’s poverty and school closures on a liberal minority policy. He praises President Masaryk’s peace driven rule but argues some minorities misunderstand it. He wishes Schunck would live under Hitler’s regime in Czechoslovakia for a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Czech Republic
Masaryk
Republic
Schunck
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Wilsons Turkey Recipe Instructions
Rinse turkey in cold water and drain. Rub with salt inside and out. Stuff with dressing and seal openings. Truss wings and legs. Spread butter on thighs and breast. Roast at 475 F for 45 minutes. Lower to 275 F and baste with water and butter. Cook 20 minutes per pound for 12 pounds or more.
Wilson's Certified Chicken Cooking Instructions
Cook chicken as for turkey starting 25 minutes at 475 F to brown. Then lower to 325 F and baste frequently. Bake 4 5 lb chicken 1 2 hours and 5 6 lb chicken 2 1 2 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Wilson's Pure Pork Sausage and Dressing Recipe
This old recipe instructs how to prepare a sausage and dressing mix. It guides browning sausage, draining fat, then combining with bread crumbs parsley celery pepper salt and butter, moistened with giblet stock or water to stuff a 12 lb turkey or adjust for chicken portions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson’s
Giblet Gravy Preparation Method
Giblets placed in a saucepan with water and aromatics simmer until tender. Strain and thicken with flour slurry. Add pan drippings and salt to taste.
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Jan Hus
Praha
Northwestern
George Laird
Vernon Drive
Donald Laird
Laird
St. Joseph
Harry O. Cutler
Ridgeway Drive
Jack
Richard Lord
Blake Terrace
Wheaton
Ill
Lord
J. W. Leedy
Cleveland
Robert A. Wilson
James E. Blake
Crescent Street
Udell Leibsohn
First Avenue E
Jack Sherman
Sherman
Herbert L. Mintz
Mintz
H. E. Pfeiffer
J. L. McIntyre
Glencoe
Robert Chapman
Leo M. Stalkers
H. G. McWilliams
A. J. Barths
First Lutheran Choir
Wagners
Harry Johnsons
Marcia Irvine
Miss Wenger
L. L. Dolson
C. R. Savings Bank
AREME
Magnusons
P.T.A. Meetings
J.T. Taylors, Burrells
Honor Wencil Benas
Harold Lucas
Art Snider
St. Paul’s Church
Russia
Dr. Lin
Amana
the Gazette
Karl Schunck
Germany
America
Amana Society
Amana Church
Amana Community Club
South Amana
England
People’s Forum
PaUl E. Kellenberger
West Amana
Folster
Kellenberger
Gabel
Sea Food Cafe
Paramount Theater
Wilson
George Rector
Wilson & Co
Wilson's
Pilgrim Fathers
Wilson’s Certified Chicken
Wilson’s Pure Pork
Simpletely
Sil
Silex Company
Hertford
Cons
Tender Wade
You
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Alphonse
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