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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1940

Page

4

Contrasts Two Trends In Art Development

Mrs Herbert Gerstman of Marion spoke to the Cedar Rapids Woman's club about two art education trends democratic versus totalitarian. She cited Vienna teaching before and after the Hitler regime, stressing individual growth, questioning rhythm balance and relativity, and warned art reflects public attitude. The meeting covered club business and announced new and renewing members.

Herbert Gerstman Marion Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Vienna Austria Hitler Gerstman A. R. Swam Art Charles Bode

Book club luncheon hosts share No Hour of History review

Mrs Walter E Miller hosted the Monday Book club at 1902 Eighth Avenue SE for a luncheon yesterday. Mrs Ben H Peterson reviewed No Hour of History by Elizabeth Ford. Guests included Mrs M Sopousek and Mrs Reid Nelson.

Walter E. Miller Eighth Avenue SE Monday Book Club Ben H Peterson Elizabeth Ford M Sopousek Reid Nelson

Mrs Bever Hosts Card Club Luncheon at Washington Ave Home

Mrs James L. Bever of 1600 Washington avenue SE hosted a luncheon Tuesday afternoon for the members of her card club at her home.

James L. Bever Washington Avenue

Kathleen Robison Hosts Dancing Club Evening

Kathleen Robison daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Robison 1399 Elmhurst Drive NE entertained dancing club members Saturday evening with games and dancing. Guests included Arlene Mastin Lois Edwards Mary Hubbard Nancy Yurll Patricia Benesh Sally Zuercher Sally Henry Billy Shuttleworth Bob Meyer Charlies Shaffer David Martin Don Deamer Joe Curray Owen Kubias and Tom Menary.

Kathleen Robison W.J Robison Elmhurst Drive Arlene Mastin Lois Edwards Mary Hubbard Nancy Yurll Patricia Benesh Sally Zuercher Sally Henry Billy Shuttleworth Bob Meyer Charlies Shaffer David Martin Don Deamer Joe Curray Owen Kubias Tom Menary

Jane Boyd Circle Meets for Dessert Luncheon

The Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 1 pm for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs J B Morris at 1701 Sixth Avenue SE. Mrs E Doty will assist. Members are asked to bring thread thimble and needles.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters J.B Morris Sixth Avenue SE E Doty

Suburban Co-workers Plan Sewing Day Gathering

The Suburban Co-workers will meet Wednesday for their annual sewing day at the home of Mrs Val Barta. A picnic dinner will be served.

Val Barta Nnon

Beethoven Club Studies Modern English Music Program

The Beethoven club’s second meeting in the year’s course will be Thursday at 10 am at the Y W C A. Lenore To pinka leads the group with Luella Maves North presenting notes. The program lists various pieces by Saunrnt Strings Bantark The Feast of the Lanterns and others, featuring Beatt Martha Leksa Eylen Noon Vaughn Williams and Morey-Davis Quartet.

Beethoven Club Lenore Topinka Luella Maves North Wearthy Hear Laan Lehmann Ruth Massey Coleridee-Tavior Ann Denaman Phunsan

Modern Reading Club to Luncheon in Cambridge Review

The Modern Reading club meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon with Mrs Robert Armstrong of Pleasant Hill. Mrs Marshall Hickman assists. The program features a book review of Being Little in Cambridge by Eleanor Hollowell Abbott, presented by Mrs M Hallman.

Modern Reading Club Robert Armstrong Pleasant Hill Marshall Hickman Being Little Cambridge Eleanor Hollowell Abbott M .&. Hallman

Cedar Rapids Garden Club Meeting at Mrs Smiths Home

The Cedar Rapids Garden club will meet at 10 am Wednesday at Mrs Isaac B Smiths home, 500 Tawenty seventh street drive SE. Papers will be presented on chrysanthemums by Mrs John Hamilton and on arts by Mrs E W Spence.

Cedar Rapids

Uncle of Mrs Taylor Carpenter Attends Funeral

A guest of Mrs Taylor Carpenter of 508 A Avenue NE Cedar Rapids is her uncle S L Rudolph of San Diego California who came to Cedar Rapids to attend the funeral Monday of his sister Mrs Amanda Aborn. Mr Rudolph is also an uncle of Mrs E D Schodde of 1610 Third Avenue.

Taylor Carpenter A Avenue NE S L. Rudolph San Diego Calif Cedar Rapids Amanda Rudolph É. D. Schodde Third Avenue

California visitors stay with Andersons in Ridgeway drive

Mr and Mrs Robert M Bishop of Alhambra California arrived Monday morning for a two week visit in the city. They are staying at the home of Mrs Bishop’s parents Mr and Mrs Oscar A Anderson at 2204 Ridgeway Drive SE.

Robert M. Bishop Alhambra Calif Bishop Oscar A Anderson Ridgeway Drive

Miss Martha Coffman Honored at Coffee

Complimentary to Miss Martha Coffman who will wed Richard R Proctor Nov 16, guests attended a morning coffee hosted by Miss Jean Witmer at her home 1274 Third Avenue SE Tuesday.

Martha Coffman Richard R. Proctor Jean Witmer Third Avenue SE

Gaspe Peninsula Trip Shared At Chapter GN Meeting

Chapter GN PEO held Monday night at 315 Twenty-third Street SE with Mrs. Carl K Linge as host. Miss Helen Murch assisted. Visitors included Mrs. A J Ode gard of Sheldon and Mrs Charles HO Obve of Tipton. Miss Lena Vogt spoke about her Gaspe peninsula trip.

Carl K Linge Twenty-third Street Helen Murch A. J. Odegard Sheldon Charles HO Obve Tipton Lena Vogt Gaspe Peninsula

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mildred Edwards at Bishop's

A Saturday evening party at Bishop's cafeteria honored Mildred Edwards of Kansas City hosted by Mrs Bernice Holt. Attending were Mrs E King of Chicago, Mr and Mrs Harry Beane, Jack Beane, Thuron Holt, Bettie Jo Cox, and Mrs Clara Avis.

Bishop's Cafeteria Mildred Edwards Kansas City Bernice Holt E King Chicago Harry Beane Jack Beane Thuron Holt Bettie Jo Cox Clara Avis

Mrs O F Paulsen Hosts dessert luncheon for Queen Esther circle

Mrs O F Paulsen of 2249 Grande avenue SE will entertain at 1 p.m Thursday for the Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters with Mrs Otto Trinka helping.

O F Paulsen Grande Avenue SE Queen Esther Otto Trinka

Ethel Evans Circle Plans Dessert Luncheon at Yanaway Home

The Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters will meet at 1 30 p m on Thursday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs D Yanaway s home located at 1036 Maplewood Drive NE.

Ethel Evans King's Daughters D. Yanaway Maplewood Drive

Catholic Book Club Meets at E J Neenan Home

The Catholic Book club will meet with Mrs. E Jd Neenan at 1835 Fourth Avenue SE Wednesday at 2 pm. Mrs J H Bormann will review To the End of the World by Helen White.

The Catholic Book Club E. Jd. Neenan Fourth Avenue SE J. H. Bormann Helen White

Barnhill Family Visitation Noted in Marshall Visit

Mr and Mrs Edgar Barnhill of Marshall Missouri spent the weekend with their son Robert Barnhill at 1809 Fifth Avenue SE.

Edgar Barnhill Marshall, Mo Robert Barnhill Fifth Avenue SE

Book Browsers Meet for Tea at Kullian's

The Book Browsers will gather at 3 30 p.m. Wednesday for a tea at Kullian's. All members are urged to attend.

Kullian

Service circle of the Daughters to meet at St Luke's for sewing

The Service circle of the Daughters will meet at 2 Thursday at St Luke's hospital for sewing.

St. Luke's Hospital

Miss Rasmussen Weds Howard G Rowley in Marion

Miss Rasmussen daughter of Mrs H G Rasmussen and Howard G Rowley son of Mrs Mae Rowley wed at St Joseph's rectory in Marion Rev J McElliott officiated. Bride wore blue ensemble with orchids and Briarcliff roses. Reception at parental home followed. The couple plan to live at 1053 Fourth Ave SE Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip. Attending included sister Clarabell Rasmussen and best man William Valentine. Out of town guests included Mae Rowley and the Valentes of Cedar Rapids.

F.C Rasmussen Fifth Avenue Marion Helen Vary Howard G. Rowhes Mae Rowlevy Fourth Avenue Cedar Rapids St Joseph's J. McElliott Clarabell Rasmussen William Valentine

Mrs Peterson Attends Maynor Concert in Iowa City

Mrs Frank Peterson of Iowa City was Monday evening guest of Mrs Harlan R Amen at 2537 Vernoncourt SE. They attended a concert by soprano Dorothy Maynor at the Memorial Coliseum.

Frank Peterson Iowa City Harlan R Amen Vernoncourt Dorothy Maynor Memorial Coliseum

Miss Barngrover Returns to Lindenwood College

Miss Margaret Barngrover returns to Lindenwood College in St Charles Missouri after weekend visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter J Barngrover of 2435 Bever Avenue.

Margaret Barngrover Lindenwood College St Charles Walter J Barngrover Bever Avenue

Mrs. Dinwiddie Returns From Sheridan Wyoming Stay

Mrs J D M Dinwiddie of 2520 Country Club Parkway SE returned from a four month visit in Sheridan Wyoming where she was a guest of her daughter Mrs Ralph Fuhrmeister.

J DM Dinwiddie Country Club Parkway SE Sheridan Wyo Ralph Fuhrmeister

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Miss Lilie Ahrens

A surprise birthday dinner honored Miss Lilie Ahrens Friday evening at Miss Jean Monson home 1008 Eighth street SW. Hosts were Mrs. I Monson and Mrs. Everett Finch with a gift presented. Yellow and white decor set the tone as guests played bridge and bingo. attendees included Phyllis Wenger Elynn Martinek Leona Benish Doris Batten Mary Frances Batten Margaret Wilson Arlene Tanner Virginia Ohmann Alice Kulhavy Gladys Lillie Carla Sgarlata and Maxine Anderson.

Lilie Ahrens Jean Monson Eighth Street I. Monson Everett Finch Phyllis Wenger Elynn Martinek Leona Benish Doris Batten Mary Frances Batten Margaret Wilson Arlene Tanner Virginia Ohmann Alice Kulhavy Gladys Lillie Carla Sgarlata Maxine Anderson

Bowen Birthday Party Honors Larry Thomas on Second Birthday

A Saturday celebration at the home of Mr. and Mrs Wilmer T Bowen 352 Sixth Avenue SW honored their son Larry Thomas on his second birthday. Attendees included Judith Ann Bowen P M Bowen Mrs William Schwarz Mrs Bernadine Bowen Mrs Loren Spake Darlene Barbara Ann Chalmer Bowen Jackie Joe Nelson Donna Jean Derwood Northup Patricia Ann Frank Schwarz Dean Donald Nagel Raymond Doris Coombs Michael Gloshen Jimmie.

Wilmer T. Bowen Sixth Avenue SW Larry Thomas Judith Ann Bowen P. M. Bowen William Schwarz Bernadine Bowen Loren Spake Darlene Barbara Ann Chalmer Bowen Jackie Joe Nelson Donna Jean Derwood Northup Patricia Ann Frank Schwarz Dean Donald Nagel Raymond Doris Coombs Michael Gloshen Jimmie

P T A Programs at Central Park Presbyterian Church

The P T A sponsors a program by Chief Evergreen Tree at 2:45 PM Wednesday in the Central Park Presbyterian Church auditorium with admission ten cents for all. The Buchanan P T A study group meets at 2 PM with Mrs Suchomel at 2319 Ridgeway Drive SE Wilson. The Wilson P T A gathers at 2 PM Wednesday at the school and invites all new mothers.

Park P T. A Central Park Presbyterian Church Chief Evergreen Tree Buchanan P. T. A Thomas F. Suchomel Ridgeway Drive

New Season Opened By Merimyx

Merimyx club opened a new season of dances at the Roosevelt hotel. Sixty couples attended the Halloween event with skeletons and black and orange streamers decorating the ballroom. Hosts included Chester Bailey and family from Marion entertaining 30 guests.

Roosevelt Hotel Merimyx Club Chester Bailey Marion Maurice Diehlman Oelwein Gale White I Avenue B E& Ruston Eighth Street

Agnes Hasik Weds Gilbert Feiereisen in St Pauls Church

Agnes Hasik daughter of Christina Hasik and Gilbert Feiereisen son of Thomas Feiereisen were married Saturday morning at St Pauls Methodist church with Rev Charles J Bready officiating. Miss Hasik wore a white satin gown with a junior train and seed pearl tiara. The altar featured palms and ferns with gladiolus and chrysanthemums. A reception followed at the Hasik home. Out of town guests from Milwaukee Wisconsin and various parts of Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana attended. The couple will live at 1115 Sixteenth Avenue SW and expect to be at home mid November.

Agnes Hasik Christina Hasik Seventeenth Avenue Gilbert Feiereisen Thomas Feiereisen I Street St. Pauls Methodist Church Charles J Bready Helen Little Hickman Charles Moel Francis Gandy Sylvia Gandy Lorraine Dean Dominkc Prochaska Hasik Feiereisen Sixteenth Avenue SW Annie Belchlove Rose Myers Elmer Shellenburg Milwaukee George Hasik Mamie Washich Millie Hasik Wisconsin Elizabeth Kilian Amelia Havel Chicago Christy Kilian Hammond Ind Tommie Ray Waterloo Ula Eckert First Street Bob Eckert Joe Konigsmark Bob Hahn Carl Volesky John Oujitt

Scout Troop Honors Assistant Scoutmaster At Mock Wedding

Boys of Scout Troop No 6 honored assistant scoutmaster John C Rice whose marriage to Miss Jane Dunlap will take place Oct 26. A mock wedding at the First Congregational church featured John Liddle as bride and Bob Meyers as bridegroom with Owen Rubins as best man and Pat McPartland as bridesmaid. The event included a five and ten shower, a plaid and gingham girl cast, and music by Joe Cur ray and Bill Severn.

Scout Troop No 6 John C. Rice Jane Dunlap First Congregational Church John Liddle Bob Meyers Owen Rubins Pat McPartland

YWCA Industrial Girls League to Hear Party Speakers

The Industrial Girls League of the YWCA will host a supper meeting Thursday night at the association building. Mrs. Philip Palmer will discuss the Democratic platform and O J Elsen bast the Republican. Hazel Heasty will lead the feature, followed by a new members recognition service with Mary York presiding. Reservations by dialing 8169 before 9 am Thursday.

Industrial Girls’ League of YWCA Association Philip Palmer O. J. Elsenbast Hazel Heasty Mary York

Catholic Women meet in Immaculate Conception parish

Members of the National Council of Catholic Women gathered at the Immaculate Conception school parlor Sunday afternoon. Rev. Bernard Collins gave the address. Mrs Leo Peiffer read a paper tracing true Catholic music to the present day. Sister Mary de Lourdes choir from Mount Mercy performed.

National Council of Catholic Women Immaculate Conception Bernard Collins Leo Peiffer Sister Mary de Lourdes Mount Mercy

Local Club Officers Named for Incoming Year

Mrs A C Topinka sang as soleist with Mrs Peiffer assisting. Officers for the year include Mrs E C Goslin chairman Mrs Lu mir Striesky secretary Miss Gladyce Getz treasurer and Miss Marian Rahe scribe. Next meeting time and place to be announced later.

A C. Topinka Peiffer E. C. Goslin Lumir Striesky Gladyce Getz Marian Rahe

Linn draft boards stamp numbers on cards Thursday

Linn county draft boards will stamp serial numbers on registration cards Thursday at 2 pm for the west Cedar Rapids board at the former Grant high school and the east board on the sixth floor of the Cedar Rapids Savings Bank building. The process, open to the public, leads to master sheets sent to Washington for the national lottery to determine order of classification. The lottery, likely Oct 26 to Nov 2, operates by numbered cards to assign first contact and questionnaires to registrants.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Draft Board Marton City Hall West Cedar Rapids Grant High School Cedar Rapids Savings Bank Washington National Lottery Lewis B Hershey Selective Service System Clarence Dykstra Linn County

Paganism Trend Deplored by Pope at U S Congress

Pope Pius XII warned that Christianity faces a world largely fallen back into paganism. Archbishop Cicognani delivered the message to the sixth national congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in Los Angeles. The pontiff urged religious education for millions of youth and noted many priests and sisters could greatly aid in parishes.

Los Angeles Pius Vil Amleto Giovanni Cicognani United States Cicognani National Congress of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Shrine Auditorium

Iowa Cantonment Contract Awarded for 800 Buildings

Washington AP reports construction of an 800 building cantonment at the Seventh Corps area training center in Wayne and Decatur counties, Iowa. The project, estimated at 8.3 million dollars, awaits the secretary of war’s signature on negotiated contracts.

Major cannentment project to build 384 barracks in Iowa

Signature names of the contractors will be announced. Contracts cover building 384 barracks for 23,000 men, utilities and all equipment for a complete cantonment. Officials estimate 6,000 jobs. Colonel G. H. Collin named constructing quartermaster, currently in Washington, traveling to Iowa soon.

G. H. Collin Washington Iowa

Adjustment Board Grants 3 Permits Denies Same Number

The board granted three non conforming permits and denied three others in a Monday session. Nassif sought to convert two dwellings to storefronts at 1322 Eleventh Street SE and 1162 Fourteenth Avenue SE. The Fourteenth Avenue filing was withdrawn after 62 objectors signed a petition. a counter petition with 24 supporters led to a split vote with one member in Nassif's favor. Other unanimous denials included Emma Reamer at 916 Daniels Street NE to enclose a porch and Scenna Samuelson at 1519 Park Avenue SE to add a front wing. Permits granted included Walter Suchocki at 720 Eleventh Avenue SE for a dwelling with 15 ft setback, John Haddy at 822 Ninth Avenue SE for a 20 ft rear yard, and Walter Krebs at 307-309 Third Avenue SW to run a bakery with eight employees in a restricted zone.

Board of Adjustment Sam_ J. Nassif Eleventh Street Fourteenth Avenue SE Jim Franken Nassif Fourteenth Avenue George Farmer Ernie Gundling Ray Coutts Alex Sampson Vernon White Emma Reamer Daniels Street Scenna Samuelson Park Avenue Walter Suchocki Eleventh Avenue SE John Haddy Ninth Avenue SE Walter Krebs Third Avenue SW

Dr John H Kelly Elected President of District Dental Group

Dr John H Kelly of Cedar Rapids was elected president of the University District Dental Society at a meeting in the Hotel Montrose Monday. Other officers named include E S Smith Iowa City vice president and J F Schoen Blairstown secretary with delegates F B Whinnery and George Easton Iowa City J F Schoen Blairs town and J H Kelly and Lester De Yarman Cedar Rapids. Gerald D Timmons executive secretary of the American Dental Association spoke on the dental corps in conscription and announced Harlan H Horner as secretary of the Council of Dental Education Also noted were fellowships with the Dental Research Board and National Institute of Health for dental decay study. Retiring president L W Butterfield Cedar Rapids received ovation as he ceded the gavel.

John H. Kelly Cedar Rapids University District Dental Society Montrose E. S. Smith Iowa City J F. Schoen Blairstown House of Delegates F. B. Whinnery George Easton J. F. Schoen J. H Kelly Lester de Yarman Gerald D Timmons American Dental Association Chicago Harlan H. Horner New York Council of Dental Education Timmons Dental Research Board United States Bureau of Standards National Institute of Health Washington, D. C N. G. Wills Connersville Ind L. W. Butterfield Kelly

Lose ten pounds a month with Kruschen Salts ad

Fitness claim targets women to slim through a four week Kruschen Salts regimen. Advises cutting pastry and fatty meats, light potatoes and sugar, and weighing before and after a bottle. Ends with money back guarantee and drugstore availability.

America Mal Hbottle

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