Reception Honors Miss Hagey at Public Library
About 150 to 200 people gathered Friday evening at the public library to bid farewell to Miss E. Joanna Hagey retiring head librarian who will move to California. The event, hosted by the library board and staff, featured floral decorations, a serving table, and a musical program by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vyskocil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Library
E. Joanna Hagey
California
Miss Hagey
Library Board of Trustees
Harry E. Boyd
Mary Burkhalter
Fred J. Kluss
Bruce Evans
Henry Vyskocil
Hagey
Iowa City
Grace van Wormer
University of Iowa
Clara Hinton
Lilly Cilley
Marie Kelley
Jessie B. Gordon
Iowa City Public Library
Kappa Kappa Gamma Luncheon Hosts Prospective Students
Local Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae and active members hosted a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club for prospective university and college students. Guests from Des Moines Monticello Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Waterloo received corsages in blue sorority colors. Mrs Glenn C Wheeler led the event with Mrs Horace G Hedges assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Des Moines
Monticello
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Glenn C. Wheeler
Horace G. Hedges
Miss Frances MacGregor to Wed William Ave dovich
A pantry shower honored Miss Frances MacGregor, host Miss Dorothy Watland at 1403 Washington Ave SE. Yellow and green umbrellas decorated the party. prizes in Bridge went to Miss Marthella Schmidt and Miss Frances Buchan. Attendees included Misses Powers, Stewart, Sheetz, Kimball, Tiffany, Anderson, Ryan, Arduser and Mesdames Lindsley, Kochn, and Stamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances MacGregor
William Avedovich
Dorothy Watland
Washington Avenue
Marthella Schmidt
Frances Buchan
Frances Powers
Lois Stewart
Helen Sheetz
Marian Kimball
Vinetta Tiffany
Jane Anderson
Mary Eleanor Ryan
Mary Frances Arduser
Mesdames Lindsley
Earl Kochn
John Stamy
Miss Marian Hunting Resumes Teaching in Lake Forest
Miss Marian Hunting daughter of Mr and Mrs R D Hunting leaves Thursday to return to Lake Forest Illinois to teach in the primary department of the public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Marian
Lake Forest
Marian Hunting
R. D. Hunting
First Avenue E
Dorothy Bell Leaves Des Moines After Visit with Ann Winstow
Miss Dorothy Bell of Des Moines left Friday after spending a few days as a guest of Miss Ann Winstow at 2171 Linden Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Bell
Des Moines
Ann Winstow
Linden Drive
Mrs Emily Novak takes head position in Alabama hospital
Miss Emily Novak daughter of Mrs Mary J M Novak of 1035 Second Street SE leaves Friday for Jacksonville Alabama to assume the title of head dictition at Passanant Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Novak
Mary J M. Novak
Second Street
Jacksonville
Passanant Memorial Hospital
Kadocio Camp Fire Group Picnic At Bever Park
The Kadocio Camp Fire Group met at Bever Park for a picnic dinner and a brief business meeting on Wednesday. Members enjoyed a treasure hunt planned by the Fire Maker rank and grilled wieners for Wood Gatherers. New member Doris McPherson joined. present mothers included Mesdames Everett Lowry and Weigner and guardian Mrs. Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kadocio
Bever Park
Assistant
Guardian
Margaret Clark
Marjorie Lowry
Geraldine Allen
Claudine Kent
Arlene Allen
Carol Weigner
Joyce Lane
Blanche McPherson
Betty Umsted
Jean Eldred
Mary Crane
Mrs Cosgrove Hosts Sisters In Cour tesy Gathering
Mrs Gertrude Cosgrove hosted a Thursday night courtesy gathering at 221 Eleventh Street NE in honor of her sister Mrs Oliver Huseth of Great Falls Montana and her daughter Deanna. Attending were Mesdames Paul Byrne Marvin Nedrow John Hadish W L Boyer and Joe Klima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Cosgrove
Eleventh Street
Oliver Huseth
Great Falls
Mort
Deanna
Paul Byrne
Marvin Nedrow
John Hadish
W. L. Boyer
Joe Klima
Girl Scout Investiture Ceremony for Troop No 1
Girl Scout Troop No 1 held its first investiture ceremony at the home of captain Mrs George A Hawkins 856 Fifteenth Street SE. Members passing tenderfoot requirements were invested receiving a Girl Scout pin. Officers elected include Dorothy Hawkins Ruth Kucera Trene Gianedakis and Margaret Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Hawkins
Fifteenth Street SE
Marcelle Harvey
Shirley Harvey
Ruth Kucera
Patricia Kopecky
Anna Gianedakis
Irene Gianedakis
Irene Paula
Mary Anne Paula
Francis Siamis
Helen Costas
Phoebe Jane Vavra
Helen Thomas
Dolores Polansky
L. T. Paula
William Vavra
A C Barta
R. A. Harvey
Bridal Dinner Honors Sara Marga Wilson and Gray Alan Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Wilson of Nevada hosted a bridal dinner Friday night for their daughter Sara Marga Wilson and Gray Alan Wilson who wed the following Saturday afternoon in Nevada. Attendants received gifts as the couple's ceremony neared. A prior stag party honored Gray Alan Wilson with ten guests. William A. Chapman hosted another dinner at Miss Ella Merriman's home where Wilson received a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Wilson
Nevada
Sara Margaret Wilson
Gray Alan Wilson
Miss Wilson
Linda Coleman
Tyron
Kennedy
J. C. Hathaw
Doris Anne Crowley Celebrates Tenth Birthday Party
Doris Anne Crowley daughter of Mr and Mrs A V Crowley 2016 Avenue NE celebrated her tenth birthday Friday afternoon by entertaining fifteen friends at a party. Guests included Billy and Kathleen Robison Jack Burns Barbara Teeters Patricia Davin Janice Johnson Margaret and George Beals Kendall Eninbach Shirley Prohaska David Fagle Allene Vondracek Isabel Van Cleve and Mary Kay and Marlene Harger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Anne Crowley
A. V. Crowley
Avenue NE
Billy
Kathleen Robison
Jack Burns
Barbara Teeters
Patricia Davin
Janice Johnson
Margaret
George Beals
Kendall Eninbach
Shirley Prohaska
David Fagle
Allene Vondracek
Isabel van Cleve
Mary Kay
Marlene Harger
Wap-O-Can-Dee Camp Fire Group Scavenger Hunt
The Wap-O-Can-Dee Camp Fire Group met Wednesday for a scavenger hunt and cool-out. Elaine Anderson led the event as part of torch bearer rank in social leadership, awarding prizes to Mildred Krogh and Audrey Nilsson. Guests included Audrey Anderson and Mrs. A. J. Anderson. present members were Mildred Krogh, Audrey Nilsson, Elvanne Kriz, Betty Meyers, Elaine Anderson and Mrs. Anton Nilsson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elaine Anderson
Mildred Krogh
Audrey Nilsson
Audrey Anderson
A. J. Anderson
Guardian
Eluta Tami
Elvanne Kriz
Betty Meyers
Anton Nilsson
Monor Miss Witousek Shower Honors Bride-to-Be
Women employees of Penici and Ford entertained Thursday evening at the Roosevelt hotel honoring Miss Julia Witousek ahead of her Sept 6 marriage to Fred Kloubec of North Liberty. Salmon colored gladiolias decorated the Florentine room and gifts were presented later. Hazel Moore organized the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penici
Ford
Roosevelt Hotel
Julia Witousek
Fred Kloubec
North Liberty
Florentine
Gillicks Entertain Weekend Guests from Joliet and Al
Mr and Mrs R L Gillick host weekend guests Mrs Lee Ferguson and Mrs Minnie Kaiser from Joliet and Al Joliet Illinois at their home on 339 Twenty seventh Street Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Gillick
Twenty-seventh Street Drive
Lee Ferguson
Minnie Kaiser
Joliet, al
Mary Stenner Returns from Midwest Trip
Mary Stenner of 1739 D Avenue NE has returned home after a trip to Minneapolis Duluth and Reedsburg Wisconsin. She visited cities in the Midwest before coming back to her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stenner
D Avenue NE
Minneapolis
Duluth
Reedsburg
Wis
Miss Jane Walters Weds Kenneth Schoner in Home Ceremony
Miss Jane Louise Walters, niece of Miss Marjorie Walters, married Kenneth William Schoner at the Walters home with Rev. C. H. Hook officiating. The couple, to reside in Cedar Rapids after Sept. 15, includes out of town guests from Louisville, Miles City, Phoenix and Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Louise Walters
Marjorie Walters
Sixteenth Street
Kenneth William Schoner
Effie Schoner
A Avenue NW
C. H. Hook
Central Park Presbyterian Church
John Baily Walters
Carrie Kendall
Johanna Hill
Dr. McCormac
D. C. McC
B Avenue
Schoner
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids Business College
Monticello School
Oscar Frisbie
Louisville
E. B. Walters
Cecil W. Tarbox
Miles City
Mont
Charles N. Walters
Phoenix, Ariz
Co. Cc. Chesterman
Margaret
Waterloo
H. H. Green
Eagle Grove
Daughters of Union Veterans Members Host Presidents Meeting
Mrs Gene MecMasters and Mrs John A Taylor hosted past presidents at 1836 Park Avenue SE. Thursday afternoon Mrs John Culbreth spoke on her Canada Alaska trip and Mrs Ira Moore described her eastern states and New York World's Fair visit. Mrs F W Mulson elected president and Mrs John Heaton secretary. Next meeting at Mrs Heaton's Central City home. Refreshments served. Attendees included Mesdames Culbreth Moore Mulson Emery Heaton and Miss Alma Owens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene MecMasters
John A. Taylor
Daughters of Union Veterans of
Heaton
Central City
Mesdames Culbreth
Moore
Mulson
Ada Emery
Alma Owens
Mrs Edinger and sons visit the Downings in Des Moines
Mrs. Edward F. Edinger of Bedford Indiana and her sons Edward and Bobby arrived Friday to visit Mr. and Mrs. FE Glenn Downing at 819 D Avenue NW. The Edingers are former Cedar Rapids residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Edinger
Bedford
Ind
Edward
Bobby
Glenn Downing
D Avenue NW
Edingers
Cedar Rapids
Lees Arrive to Visit Lemleys in Britt
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lee of Britt arrived Saturday to spend a week with their daughter Mrs. A. W. Lemley and Mr. Lemley at 2535 Vernoncourt SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lees
Lemleys
A. W. Lee
Britt
A. W. Lemley
Mr. Lemley
Vernoncourt SE
Patricia Ann Hines Birthday Party at Mrs Hines home
Mrs H L Hines hosted a Thursday birthday celebration for daughter Patricia Ann at 1120 Twenty second Avenue SW. Mardene Long supervised games and balloons were given as favors with guests including Joyce McFarlen Joan Johnson Judy Johnson Donna Mae Tootsie Thorr Vivian Aletha Mae Marilyn Schrimper and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Hines
Patricia Ann
Mardene Long
Joyce McFarlen
Joan Johnson
Judy Johnson
Donna Mae
Tootsie Thorr
Vivian
Aletha Mae
Marilyn Schrimper
Frances
Edsel Mikesell
Willard Eugene Mentzer
Geraldine Marie
Janet Low Fetter
Jackie Deane
John Hines
M. E. Koppenhaver
William Fetter
Floyd Fetter
Maurice Johnson
Bessie Smollen
Friedels Return Home After Week With York Family
Mrs. George Friedel and her son Dwayne completed a week visit at Mrs. Mable York's home. The former Ila Weaver of Cedar Rapids left Thursday to join Mr. Friedel in Oklahoma City where he works for the Twentieth Century Fox film corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Friedel
Dwayne
Friedel
Mable York
Ila Weaver
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Friedel
Oklahoma City
Twentieth Century- Fox Film Corporation
Easy Aces Club Hosts Dutch Treat Luncheon
Mrs. D. R. Potter entertained the Easy Aces club Thursday at the Fleming tea room with a Dutch treat luncheon. Prizes were won by Mesdames W. Willenborg W. Kurtz Leo J. Smith and J. Frey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. R. Potter
Twelfth Street
Easy Aces Club
Fleming Tea Room
W. Willenborg
W. Kurtz
Leo J.smith
J. Frey
Cedar Rapids women visit coasts and major cities
Mrs. George Kurth and Mrs. L. M. Kucera of Cedar Rapids traveled from the world’s fair in San Francisco to western cities then visited New York City Brooklyn Washington Atlantic City and Valparaiso Indiana with friends and relatives. They returned Saturday after an extended trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
George Kurth
L. M. Kucera
Cedar Rapids
New York City
Brooklyn
Washington, D. C
Atlantic City
Valparaso
Ind
Melsh Children Return From Summer With Relatives
Margaret and Robert Melsh children of Franiy and Mrs Melsh return home to 887 Shaver Road NE after visiting their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Wilburt Fuegen in Charlotte for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Robert Melsh
Franiy Melsh
Mrs. Wilburt Fuegen
Charlotte
Mrs J L Conley Heads to Duluth with Grand Daughter
Mrs J L Conley of 1203 Elmhurst Drive NE leaves Friday for Duluth to accompany her granddaughter Patricia Ann Wilkins who will enter Stanbrook Hall. En route they plan visits in St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Conley
Elmhurst Drive
Duluth
Patricia
Ann Wilkins
Stanbrook Hall
St. Paul
Anne Adams Pattern 4263 for a Full Skirted Frock
Full skirted day or evening frock for a gay young girl from Anne Adams Pattern 4263 in sizes 10 to 18. Includes size 14 yardage, fabric needs, pricing for pattern book and combination orders. Send orders to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
The
Cedar Rapids
Pattern Department
17Th St
New York
N.Y
Hoover Advises U S Stay Out Of War
Former President Herbert Hoover urged America to remain out of the looming conflict in a national NBC broadcast. He warned of a long, barbarous war, urged defense of democracy, and said the United States should stay out to preserve its strength for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sns
America
Herbert Hoover
NBC
Hoover
Poland
France
England
Europe
Congress
Humanity
United States
Germans Restrict Radio Listening Decree Enacts Death Penalty
Berlin reports a Friday night decree fixes death penalty for spread of false reports by foreign stations. Listening to any foreign radio is forbidden. death penalty applies in aggravated cases of disseminating foreign broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Northwestern U Club honors retiring president with film dinner
The Cedar Rapids Northwestern University club screened 1938 season football film footage at a Roosevelt hotel dinner. Carl Jordan noted Walter Dill Scott's retirement after 18 years and urged support for new president Dr. Franklyn Bliss Snyder. Hal Sheridan of Paramount arranged a free post dinner show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Cedar Rapids Northwestern University Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Carl Jordan
Walter Dill Scott
Franklyn Bliss Snyder
Hal Sheridan
Paramount Theater
Lawrence Kessler
Maps on walls aid health in Odd House reading rooms
The health columnist defends wall maps as therapeutic decor in Odd House. He argues large dated maps, painted or affixed, engage residents, especially the young, reduce idle wandering, and justify minimizing window space to maximize light and air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd House
Questions and Answers Not So Fast Diet Health Advice
A reader asks about a three day orange juice diet and health benefits. An eighteen plus overweight person is advised the juice has limited nutritive value and not to rely on it for weight loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W
D. FR
Lsmb
Final Iowa State Fair winners announced at Des Moines
The 85th Iowa State Fair ended with a night show and fireworks as officials reported lower attendance but a hopeful profit around 40 000 dollars. Grand champion Four H teams from Hedrick and a Lincoln county rural chorus led state contests and crop judging honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Paul Whiteman
A. R. Corey
Willia Arendt
Glen Bakehouse
Hedrick
Keokuk County
Chicago
Mitchell County
Polk County
Boone Clark
Delaware
Emmet
Calhoun
Johnson
Winnebago
Buena Vista
West Pottawattamie
van Buren
Local Track Scores Reveal Competitive County Meet Lineup
Warren Severs leads Warren team with 1432 points while rival Black Hawk showcases Richard Eyestone 1473 and Seton Golinveaux 1406. Mahaska team lists Herbert Hoover 1452 and Richard Phillips 1437 as Clinton county features Charles Williams 1442 Ward Tubbs 1426 and Carlton Maltas, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merlin Musfeldt
Carroll County
Carroll
Musfeldt
Alvin Musfeldt
George Opperman
Charles Cottrell
Benton County
Dorance Allen
Monona
Russell Bucks
Scott
Herbert Olson
Benton
Lyle Olson
Richard Eyestone
Black Hawk
Robert Rogers
Woodbury
Humboldt
Fayette
Marshall
Poweshiek
Mahaska
Sac
Wright
Clinton
Lucas
Fayette County
Warren Severs
Donald Oelrich
Elwood Madon
Seton Golinveaux
Willie Wilson
Mahaska County
Herbert Hoover
Richard Phillips
Charles Smith
Clinton County
Charles Williams
Ward Tubbs
Charles Wil- Meme
Carlton Maltas
Commentator Dorothy Thompson Cut Off on Air in St Louis
Dorothy Thompson, columnist and radio commentator, was cut off the air on KWK while criticizing Adolf Hitler’s Reichstag address. Station president Robert Convey said the action reflected personal opinion, not censorship, and cited public interest and FCC/NAB guidelines amid tense international affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Dorothy Thompson
KWK
Adolf Hitler
Miss Thompson
NBC
Robert Convey
Federal Communications Commission
Convey
New Zealand and Australia Pledge Aid to Great Britain
In Canberra a state of danger of war was proclaimed and Australia moved toward a war basis. Prime Minister Menzies warned Britons may go to war if a German attack on Poland is confirmed. In Auckland New Zealand pledged full support to Great Britain and advised approval of Britain's course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Australia
Great Britain
Canberra
Australian Commonwealth
R. G. Menzies
Poland
Auckland
P. Fraser
Dr Judd to Speak at Two Union Services in Cedar Rapids
Dr Walter H Judd a former Chinese mission medic and noted expert on Far Eastern affairs will address two Cedar Rapids union services on Sundays topic Americas Relation to the Far Eastern Situation He bases talks on Orient knowledge and Chinese Japanese conflict experience The 10 30 a m service is at St Pauls Methodist church and the 8 p m service at First Evangelical church both are public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Judd
China
Cedar Rapids
America
Judd
United States
St. Paul's Methodist Church
Third Avenue
Fourteenth Street SE
West Side
First Evangelical Church
First Avenue
Third Street
Netherlands declares martial law as military authorities take charge
The Netherlands government declares martial law enabling military authorities to take all measures they deem necessary. A group of Americans who fled from Germany will board the Statendam for America, with sailings set for the night of September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
London
Netherlands
Germany
America
Next War Would Use Television Huge Microscopes And Cameras
Television and radio devices will play a key role in future warfare. Dr. Zworykin advocates iconoscope use for observing field operations from airplanes and relaying pictures to headquarters. Microscopes with electron rays, plotting machines, and new chemical processes promise wider military application across laboratories and propaganda efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
V. K. Zworykin
Radio Corporation of America
Zworykin
London
M. N. MacLeod
Germany
Borah Opposes Repeal of U S Arms Embargo
Senator William E. Borah of Idaho, ranking minority member of the senate foreign relations committee, warned that repealing the arms embargo would force the United States into the European conflict. He said the nation cannot enter partly and stay out wholly, and urged staying neutral to avoid sending American boys into Europe. He urged officials to clarify public desire to remain out of the war and to prevent sacrifices in an imperialistic conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland Springs
William E. Borah
Idaho
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Roosevelt
Senate
Europe
Borah
America
Australia Proclaims Danger Of Warfare Citing War Threat
Melbourne report notes a proclamation by the commonwealth executive council warning of the danger of war. Premier Robert Menzies told a broadcast that war would come if Germany desired it and announced censorship of cables wireless and mails for overseas. R G Casey said munitions factories were ready for immediate production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
London
Commonwealth Executive Council
Robert Gordon Menzies
Germany
R. G. Casey
Supply and Development
Believe U. S. Now Experienced Enough To Keep Neutrality
Washington reports a consensus that the United States is in a far better position to preserve neutrality in the undeclared European war than in 1914. Officials say experience from the World War I era equips the nation to anticipate and avoid involvement, with less opinion confusion and more unified action ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
United States
America
Canada Imposes Full Censorship Across Media
Ottawa directs censorship of all publications and radio broadcasts under the War Measures Act as Canada aligns with Britain in the crisis. Prime Minister Mackenzie King says Parliament will meet Thursday to discuss the extraordinary measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
W. L. MacKenzie King
Britain
Canada Gazette
Swiss Soldiers In U S Ordered Home
The Swiss consulate issued an advertisement in Chicago calling Swiss officers non-commissioned officers and privates of the Auszug Landwehr and Lande Sturm to return at once to their homeland and rejoin their army units under the mobilization order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Auszug
Landwehr
Landestrum
Lane
Protect Treasures Berlin Prepares for Bombing
Berlin planned sandbag barricades around museums and moved many paintings and art objects to bombproof vaults as preparations continued on Saturday to shield treasures from potential air raids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
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Kappa Kappa Gamma
Ann Winslow
Miss Novak
Illinois
Mrs, Cosgrove
Gazette
Girl Scout
Sara
Gray Wilson
Wap-O-Can-Dee Group
Monor Miss Witousek
R. L. Gillicks
Kenneth W. Schoner
D. A. V. Meet
MRS
Mrs, Hines
Friedels
Melsh
U.S
Northwestern U. Club
Personal Health Service
William Brady, M. D
Dr. Judd
City
G. B. Lal
INS Science Editor
U. S
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