Beethoven Club Opens Year With Early English Music Program
The Beethoven Club gathers Thursday at 10 a.m. for a study of early English music at the W A for the first program of the year. Board meeting at 9:30 a.m. Program notes by Retta Jenkins Taylor. group leader Margaret McCall. Readings and music include Purcell pieces and works by Byrd Arne and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beethoven Club
Retta Jenkins Taylor
Margaret McCall
Purcell
Purcell Mildred Benninshoft
Lorraine Mitchell
Byrd Sellencers
Byrd Ruth Meskimen
Byrd
Rennett
April
Facer
Morey-Davis
Eline Basler
Mildred Benninchoff
Mary Pratt
Gladys Bareer
Arne
Barnett-Liebling
Marion Orr
Local Alumnae Attend Iowa U Rushing Events
Cedar Rapids alumnae attend rushing events at the University of Iowa in Iowa City this week. Members from Kappa Alpha Theta Delta Delta Delta and Alpha Chi Omega join in the social calendar with parties and coverits parties Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa U
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Kappa Apha Theta
University of Iowa
P Rei Ph
Wasner Foster
Jeanne Marsnovit
Towa
Cts
Ves Marshall
Neerastern University
Fanston
Vere Marshall
Knollwood Doe
Novtreswestern
Kappa Kappa Gammas
Mise Della May
NASA
Wiuss
Elizabeth Clark
Delta Gamma
Tae
Clare R
Marstall
Mary Frances Lee
Maiurene Munger
Jean Witmer
Delta Delta Delta
Margaret Grissel
Gilman Lozier
Robert Off
Alpha Chi Omegas
Tovgg C
Jack McKinney
Paul Fidler
New York Visitors Stay With Cedar Rapids Smiths
Mrs Hester Smith Larner and her son Stevan de Freest visit Mia and Mrs Isaac B Smith in Cedar Rapids. The Smiths’ other daughter Mrs James Noell of The Hague, with family, arrives this weekend, joining Elizabeth and Nancy Noell as guests in the grandparents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Smith Larner
New York City
Stevan de Freest
Larner
Mia
Isaac B Smith
Twenty-seventh Street
SE Avnoig
New York
Smiths
Lames Noell
the Hague
Noell
Cedar Rapids
Noells
Elizabeth
Nancy
Mrs Doubrasky and Miss Metz Return From Trip
Mrs Doubrasky of 2227 Washington Avenue SE and Miss Elfrieda Metz of the Commonwealth apartments returned Sunday after visits to Madison and Chicago. Miss Metz also visited Portage Wisconsin and the Joe Crittons in Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Doubrasky
Washington Avenue
Elfrieda Metz
Commonwealth Apartments
Madison
Chicago
Joe Crittons
Surprise Housewarming For R F Horaks At Meadowbrook
A surprise housewarming was held Sunday evening for Vir and Mrs Robert F Horak at 2911 Meadowbrook. Guests included Vr and Mrs Bernard H Keese, Mr and Mrs James L Seater, A A Eyler, William Hemsky, A D Austin, S Klinge, E A Link, John Lapes, Fred Lakes, Normal D Boxers, Charles Kubec, Robert An derle, Mrs D Baumgartner, Leone Horak, and Ruth Labes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vir
Robert F Horak
Meadowbrook
Dave SF
Horak
Bernard H Keese
James L. Seater
A A Eyler
William Hemsky
A. D. Austin
S Klinge
E A Link
John Lapes
Fred Lakes
Normal D Boxers
Charles Kubec
Robert Anderle
D. Baumgartner
Leone Horak
Ruth Labes
Meriwyn Pollins Weekend Guest At West Union Home
Miss Merryvyn Pollins head of Foglish and dramatics at West Union high school was an honored weekend guest at the home of Mr and Mrs Chete F Pollins at 2411 Berer Avenue SF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrvyn Pollins
West Union
Chete F Pollins
Berer Avenue
Annual reunion of the Buren Sarts held at Ellis Park
Members gathered for the tre f annua reunion at Ellis Park with attendees from Cedar Rapids Marion Fly Sweher and Tiffin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
Sueh
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Fly
Sweher
Tiffin
Kings Daugters Dessert Luncheon Set Thursday
The Kings Daughters group will host a dessert luncheon on Thursday at 1 30 PM at the home of Mrs D D Morgan located at 2414 Fir t Avenue. Members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings Daugters
Mes D D Morgan
Firt Avenue
Children’s Story On Wamin Radio By Mrs Williams
Dripping Moon an original star by Mr Walter Wehams will be the Cedar Rapids Wamin Rada council program Wednesday at 4 30 pm The 15 minute show includes songs about the moon by Mrs D A Barker and Mrs Imogen B B Emery will speak on Building for Tomorrow Thursday at 4 13 pm Dr Harrys Modivans 15 minute talk Friday at 4 15 pm covers Medical Aid A script committee meeting Wednesday at 10 am at 2310 First avenue home of Mrs A C Strohmeier all production members invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wehams
Cedar Rapids
A C Strohmeyer
First Avenue
Garden Club Lecture on Landscape Gardening
Public invited to lecture titled Landscape Gardening by John Fitzsimmons professor of agriculture Iowa State College Ames. Event Wednesday at 10 am in the Chamber of Commerce building. Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Garden Club president Mrs Bruce McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
John Fitzsimmons
Iowa State College
Ames
Cedar Rapids Garden Club
Bruce McKay
Mrs Williams Hosts Winter House Mother Role In Ames
Mrs Clyde Williams of Sheldon visited her sister Mrs J R Treichler at 329 Nineteenth street SE before leaving for Ames. She will spend the winter as house mother at the Delta Tau Delta fraternity house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Williams
Sheldon
J R Treichler
Treichler
Nineteenth Street
Ames
Delta Tau Delta
Bridge Club Luncheon Hosted by Mrs Chapman
Mrs Robert M Chapman entertained eight members of her bridge club at luncheon at her home 251 Twenty-third Street Drive SE hosting the Tuesday gathering with cordial hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M Chapman
Twenty-third Street Drive
Bridge Club
Holmes enters Carleton College as sophomore student
Bill Holmes son of Mr and Mrs Stewart Holmes of 369 Forest Drive SE accompanied by his parents traveled to Northfield Minnesota on Monday to enroll at Carleton College as a sophomore
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Holmes
Stewart Holmes
Forest Drive
Northfield
Minn
Carleton College
Junior Legion Auxiliary Advisers Plan Program
The adviser board for the Junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford Post No 4 met at Mrs George Thompson’s home to plan the year. Members include Mesdames Schrimp er Schoendelen Suehrstedt and unit president Mrs Walter Kansky. Americanism will guide activities and a picnic is set for Saturday at Rever Park at 1 p.m. Prospective members are invited and eligible girls under 18 with Legion fathers or deceased veterans as fathers may join. For more information call Mrs Thompson at 4205.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Hanford Post No 4
George Thompson
Wildwood Drive
Thompson
Charles Schrimper
Arf Schoendelen
Henry Suehrstedt
Walter A Kansky
Rever Park
Junior Auxilary
Amercan Legion
Marriage of Carol McToms Daughter to Lester Mo Kane
Carol McToms daughter, Lewtner Kane, married Monday at 8 am in Immaculate Conception church. Rex Bernard Collins officiated. After mass, relatives and out of town guests joined a reception and wedding breakfast at the couple's new home. Attendants included Claire Kozichek and Edmund Kane. Out-of-town guests listed from Molne Ill, Depue WI, and Wyatt H. Attending relatives named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol McToms
Avis Duin
Tenth Street
Lester Mo Kane
Immaculate Conception
Rex Bernard Collins
L. W. Dunn
Sratt Dunn
Lat
Smiths Return From Eastern States Trip
Mr and Mrs George W Smith and their son David have returned home after a visit through the eastern states including West Virginia Maryland and a few days in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W Smith
Avenue
David
West Virginia
Maryland
Chicago
Janet Lothian Shower Honor Planned Tonight
Three Marion hostesses will honor Miss Janet Lothian bride elect with a tea and kitchen shower at 5:20 PM at the Granger residence. Guests include out-of-town visitors from Washington DC and Cedar Rapids. Miss Lothian plans to wed Jean F Fuller Jr of Chicago on September 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanet Lothian
Marion
A EB Granger
Jo Fn Grayston
Eighteenth Street
R. D Smith
Bever Avenue
Miss Lothian
Jean F Fuller, Jr
Chicana
Granger
Bridge
Wall
Harriet Gibson
Feith Frisgate
Helen Esante
Washington, DC
C . Ingersoll
Towa City
Mire Grace Fernow
Betty Silliman
A C. Sloss
Cedar Rapids
Education move for Carlton Apartments student
Tom Wright son of Mr and Mrs T Wright moves to Albion for continued schooling at Albion College to further his education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wright
Albion College
Mich
T., H Wright
Carlton Apartments
Albion Midh
Donna Usher Wed to Charles Mittan in Cedar Rapids
Miss Donna Usher daughter of Otto and Mrs Usher of 2229 Zika Avenue NW married Charles Edward Mittan son of Orval Mittan of Marion in the First Christian church parsonage Cedar Rapids Rev Marion H Williams officiated Attendants were Henry Mittan and Mrs Mittan. The couple reside at 1315 K Street SW. A reception for 20 was held at the Usher home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Usher
Mro
Otto C Usher
Zika Avenue
Charles F Edward Mittan
Orval Mittan
Marion
First Christian Church
Cedar Rounds
Marion H Williams
Henry Mittan
A W Swinton
Nashua
Paul Usher
Cedar Rapids
Gas Company
Ann Dvorak
Pleaides Alumnae Elect Coe College Officers
Miss Violet Holz was elected president of the Pleaides Alumnae society of Coe college at a Saturday night meeting at 1418 B avenue NE. Dr Blanche Houser was elected vice president and Miss Jarouslava Holub secretary and treasurer. Out of town alumnae included Miss Mildred Eshlemen of Maquoketa Miss Lois Smith of Moanticella and Mrs Richard Hencke, formerly of Paducah Ky, now of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Holz
Pleaides
Coe College
Geraldine Green
Avenue NE
Blanche Houser
Jarouslava Holub
Mildred Eshlemen
Maquoketa
Lois Smith
Moanticella
Richard Hencke
Paducah Ky
Cedar Rapids
Quota Club Dines at B T Perrine Cottage Palisades Park
Members of the Quota club met for their first dinner session at the B T Perrine cottage in Palisades State Park. A report on the national convention in San Francisco last June was presented by Miss Henrietta Frank, with Dr Ruby Hickman attending the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quota Club
Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters dessert luncheon
Members of the Jane Boyd circle of the King s Daughters will meet on Thursday at 1 p m for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs R W Maxson at 2114 Bever avenue SE. Mrs Ross Grange will assist the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boyd
The
King's Daughters
R W Maxson
Bever Avenue
Ross Grange
Tyler P A Meeting Opens With Safety Talk At School
The Tyler P A will hold its first meeting Thursday at 2 p.m. at the school with a safety talk by Sergt. Clarence Day of the highway patrol and Miss Ethel Orr. All new mothers are invited. Refreshments will be served by the executive committee. Edgewood No 1 Mothers chorus rehearses Thursday 1 30 p.m. at Mrs H Morrow’s Hillside Drive NW home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler P . A
Sergt. Clarence Day
Highway Patrol
Ethel Orr
Mothers’ Chorus
Edgewood School No. 1
H. Morrow
Hillside Drive
Drive On For Art Members Campaign Opens in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Art Association launched its 1940 campaign Monday at the Commonwealth Tea Room with 75 officers captains and workers attending. Mrs J T Grayston outlined last year’s work and Mrs Guy F P Linville explained duties. Captains include Mrs Leland C Miller and others. The drive stresses community support, public exhibits, and talks, aiming for 150 memberships by Friday at the Commonwealth Apartments headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Commonwealth Tea Room
J. T Grayston
Guy FP. Linville
Leland C Miller
M Ingersoll
Ben F. Wolverton
Lumir Severn
Willis A Glassgou
Arthur C, Gertsen
Richard Rugg
Harris Chadima
Ernest Kosek
Betty Beardsley
Morgan J Foster
V. Craven Shuttleworth
Harold R Trevin
Stephen W. Wilder
John B Turney
C A’ Beems
Art Association
Association Committee
Commonwealth Apartments
Ada Jeanne Cook and Earl Nichols to wed in California
Mr and Mrs J M Cook announce the marriage of Ada Jeanne Cook to Earl C Nichols. The ceremony took place Aug 30 at the Cook residence in San Rafael California with Rev Jesse Parker officiating. The couple will reside in Santa Rosa California where Nichols works as a bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M Cook
Ada Jeanne Cook
Earl C Nichols
Santa Rosa
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Cook
San Rafael
Paula Ecklund
Jack Cook
Jesse Parker
First Baptist Church
M PP. Cook
Clovis
No M
North High School
Wichita
Kan
Central City
Nichols
Coca Cola
Doris Ann Gourley Weds Oga E. Andersen Jr
Mr and Mrs C E Gourley announce the marriage of their daughter Doris Ann to Oga E Andersen Jr son of Mr and Mrs C E Andersen of Davenport formerly Cedar Rapids The Rev James H Blackstone Jr performed the ceremony Saturday at the bride's parents home Guests were from both families The couple will reside at 300 A avenue NW Cedar Rapids
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C E. Gourley
Nineteenth Street
Doris Ann
Oga E. Andersen, Jr
C E. Andersen
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
James H Blackstone, Jr
Andersen
A Avenue NW
Retail Credit Assn Dinner Addresses Burke-Wadsworth Bill
B D Sillman of Cedar Rapids spoke to the local Retail Credit Association at a Lafayette club room dinner meeting Monday night. An open forum followed the talk with forty four members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Sillman
Cecar Rapids
Retail Credit Association
Lafayette Club
Miss Ermengarde Cuhel Returns From Monthlong Vacation
Miss Ermengarde Cuhel of 1339 Second Avenue SE returned Sunday from a monthlong vacation visit to Banff Lake Louise and Vancouver. She also called on friends in Seattle Los Angeles and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermengarde Cuhel
Second Avenue SE
Banff
Lake Louise
Vancouver
Seattle
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Birthday Surprise for Mrs Vance McKinnon
A Monday evening party honored Mrs Vance McKinnon at 1510 Center Street NE Wieners and marshmallows were roasted outdoors. Hosts were Mable Jepson and Mrs Leo Gray with many relatives and friends attending and presenting gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance McKinnon
Center Street
Mable Jepson
Leo Gray
Smith
Charles McKinnon
L. J Smith
Leo, Jr
Patricia
Dutton
Maxine
Ora Tremain
Jean
Marvin Mundy
Charles Polansky
Vance, Jr
Larry
Gloria Jean
McKinnon
K K K Club Holds All Day Outing at Larson Cottage
The K K K club spent a Sunday at Arnold Larson's summer cottage on the Wapsipini con river near Paris. A noon picnic dinner followed by a Wiener roast in the evening marked the activities. Attendees included Howard Burns and Roger, Lester Baldwin and Nathan, Frank Teply and James, J J Novotny and Karen and Jo Ann, Ernest Kosek and Agnes Hradecky, Lenore Teply, and R Nies of Charles City as weekend guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Larson
Wapsipinicon River
Paris
Howard Burns
Roger
Lester Baldwin
Nathan
Frank Teply
James Teply
J. J. Novotny
Karen
Jo Ann
Ernest Kosek
Agnes Hradecky
Lenore Teply
R. Nies
Charles City
Kosek
Catholic Book Club Meeting Review of Mazzuchelli Memoirs
The Catholic Book club meets Wednesday at 1:30 pm at 2151 Blake Boulevard SE hosted by Mrs M W O Rieley. Mrs Lloyd Connolly reviews Memoirs of the Rev Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli O P with tea served after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Book Club
M. W O'Rieley
Blake Boulevard
Lloyd Connolly
Samuel Charles Mazzuchelli
Betty Pritchett CA R meets for steak fry at Shaver Park
Betty Pritchett Chapter of C A R gathered for a steak fry Monday evening at Shaver Park. Attending were Jane and Barbara Livingston, Marilyn Milner, Patricia Carberry, Ardelle Day, and Margaret Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Pritchett
Ca, R
Shaver Park
Jane and
Barbara Livingston
Marilyn Milner
Patricia Carberry
Ardelle Day
Margaret Young
Service circle meeting of King's Daughters at St Luke's
The Service circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at St. Luke's hospital for sewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
King’s Daughters
St. Luke's Hospital
YMCA Membership Drive Totals Near Goal Amid Draft Concerns
YMCA reported memberships valued at 380 dollars after a luncheon as the drive neared Friday close. Arnold Nuzum praised progress while teams named for Big Ten schools competed. points counted for every five dollars, with cash collected adding further points and a refund option for draftees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Arnold Nuzum
Yo Oo
Willis Glassgow
Iowa
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio State
Wisconsin
Leo Winterberg
Indiana
Minnesota
Purdue
Northwestern
Coe Cae
University of Chicago
Lee Cizck
Clark Beems
C V_ Shepherd
Nuzum
Burgus Plans Meeting Over City Bookkeeping System
Finance Commissioner L. D Burgus said he will confer with McGladrey Hansen Dunn and company to review six month audit recommendations. The auditors urge a second set of entry books and minor bankkeeping changes to align with national municipal accounting standards, though officials favor the existing single-entry system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D Burgus
Larry Condon Enrolled in FBI Police School Post-Graduate Course
Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon of Linn county will travel to Washington DC in late September for a week of post-graduate training at the FBI police academy. He previously completed a 12 week course there from July to October 1939 and will return for renewed instruction on sabotage, espionage related to national defense, and advanced fingerprinting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Condon
Linn County Sheriffs Office
Washington, D. C
FBI Police Academy
Condon
Federal Bureau
National Defense
Cement's Role in Concrete Mixture Explained
Cement forms the binding component of concrete when combined with sand or gravel and water. The mixture varies by ratio to achieve strength and durability.
Elks Award Coe Scholarship To Clifford Jensen
Clifford H Jensen 18 son of Mr and Mrs Menry Jensen 1224 E Street SW received the Elks annual $250 scholarship to Coe College Monday. A Wilson High School graduate he ranked fourth in class and held National Honor Society membership plus multiple clubs and music roles. He plans chemistry at Coe and was a 1939 Hawk Eye Boys State delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford H Jensen
Menry Jensen
E Street
Coe College
Clifford
Wilson High School
Wilsonian
Hawkeye
American Legion
Coe
B. McGladrey
Elks
Don Hines
Elis Club
Cedar Rapids
McGladrey
Dave Bleakley
Robert J. Vlach
Jensen Boy
Eith Viulo
Clifford HW. Jensen
Henry Jensen
J. B. McGladrey
Luzerne Captures Walther League Sports Day Title
Luzerne scored 34 points to win first place at the Walther League Sports Day held at the Vinton fairgrounds. Four hundred leaguers from 14 churches competed in events including high jump, softball, and relays led by Victor and Newhall, with a closing community sing led by Chief Werkermann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne
Vinton Fairgrounds
Vietor
Newhall
Theodore Schhepsick
West School
Werkermann
Chicago
League
E. Handrich
Hardie Albrecht
Cedar Rapids
Atkins
Belle Plaine
Keystone
Marengo
W Newhall
Victor
van Horne
Monticello
Marion
Blairstown
Willamsburg
St Paul's
Williamsburg
Immanuel Church
Luverne
St Pauls
Marento
Williamsburg Immanuel
Lucerne
Tinkstown
Immanuel
Williamshburg
Secnd
Williamsburs
Piper Elected Officer of Des Moines Insurance Co
J M Jack Piper of Cedar Rapids was elected vice president of the Western Mutual Fire Insurance company of Des Moines at a special board session in Des Moines J D Kent of Des Moines was chosen as chairman and Charles S Vance of Des Moines was named president Piper had served on the board for seven years The company was previously the Western Grain Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J M “Jack” Piper
Cedar Rapids
Western Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Des Moines
J D Kent
Charles S Vance
Piper
Western Grain Dealers Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Communist party candidates placed on Illinois ballot
Petitions to place Communist party candidates on the Illinois election ballot were filed in Springfield after Assistant Attorney General Kasserman ruled the governor and auditor could not legally stop the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield, Ill
Communist Party
Ilinois
Kasserman
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Gavotte
Alice Gard Mariorte Huncerford
Theta
Russell Hess
Clarke van Meter
Edward Cart
David M_ Elderkin
Heven Keith
Blar Thorn
Isaac Smiths
Mrs. Doubrasky
Miss Metz
R F. Horaks
Meriwyn Polulins
Birish Rfe Nton
Vron the
Garden Club
Mrs. Williams
Mrs. Chapman
Junior Legion Auxiliary
Carol Tavis
Lester Kane
Janet Lothian
Charles Edward Mittan
Miss Noltz
Pleaides Alumnae
Palisades
P.T.A. Meetings
Tyler
Edgewood No
FE. C. Nichols
California
Doris Ann Gourley, O. F E. Andersen, JR
WED
Retail Credit Ass'n
Mrs. McKinnon
Y. M
Burgus
FBI Police School
Elks Award
Walther
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ginsberg
Mildred Edwards
Montrose Crystal Ballroom
Des Moines Insurance Co
Felts
Killian Company
Kita
Carmel Coats
Killian's
Maurice Carmel
Coats
Second Fleet
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