Sorority Pledges Listed at Iowa University Rush Week
On the University of Iowa campus four days of sorority rush activities concluded with pledge dinners and a pledges prom in the Iowa Union. The clubs Chi Omega Delta Gamma Gamma Phi Beta Zeta Tau Alpha Pi Beta Phi Kappa Kappa Gamma Delta Tau and others announced pledges including Mary Lee Burden Anne Johnson Ann Myers Beatrice Parker Shirlie Wilson Lucy Dumbauld and many more from Iowa Des Moines Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
of Ceeds
University of Iowa
Iowa Union
Chi Omega
Mary Lee Burden
Western Springs
Anne Johnson
Davenport
Ann Myers
Pontiac
Beatrice Parker
Webster City
Virginia Ponder
Stern Springs
Shirlie Wilson
Dierking
Sioux City
Lucy Jane Dumbauld
Marshalltown
M. Jane Fish
Collins
Maryellen Gilchrist
Ames
Virginia Howes
Cleveland
Martha Kool
Phyllis Nissen
Walnut
Mary Catherine Owens
Logan
Patricia Pierce
Beaumont
Texas
Nancy Jane Riggs
Des Moines
Norma Louise Robinette
de Kalb
Ill
Betty Lou Saunderson
Betty
Delta Gamma
Margaret Barngrover
Cedar Rapids
Janet Davenport
Creston
Marjorie Allen Dixon
Waterloo
Jean Clear Lake
Charlene Horn
Burlington
Jeanne Huston
Ann Josephine Johnson
Oskaloosa
Mary Langland
Nevada
Ann Lenzen
Kay Schiwane Marion
Dorothy Moll
Alton
Ellen Louis Morrison
Moines
Barbara Jean Schupp
Barbara Smith
Patricia Smith
Barbara Snider
Luella Swanson
Red Oak
Patty Swisher
Maxine Travis
Ann Verdin
Council Bluffs
Mary Frances Zuercher
Gamma Phi Beta
Donavieve Anderson
Manning
Margaret Andrew
Platteville
Wis
Jean Baumgartner
Mason City
Patsy Blazer
Aledo
Ann Casey
Virginia Ducharme
Spencer
Mary Elwood
Barbara Hudson
Fort Dodge
Virginia Husman
Jean James
Tulsa
Oklo
Margaret Jensky
Bette Ellyn Jones
Ottumwa
Sharlott Junge
Suzanne la Grange
Storm Lake
Bette Jayne Ochsner
Fort Madison
Jean E. Payne
Mary Louise Reynolds
Greenfield
Barbara Saley
Hampton
Jane Shanks
Marianna Tuttle
Zeta Tau Alpha
Helen Louise Bryant
Princeton
Joan Herndon
Glenwood
Jane Wilson
Peggy Hildreth
Akron
Violette Lester
Marie Jean Paige
la Porte City
Alpha Delta Pi
Rae Anspach
Riverside
Dorothy Binder
Whiting
Ind
Shirlee Bunze
Charles City
Dorothy Carpenter
Frances Dale Elwood
Cresco
Betty Jean Grange
St. Charles
Gloria Harney
Joy
Alice Howes
Clinton
Charlotte Marie Knorr
Atlantic
Elizabeth Mack
Duluth
Minn
Jeanne Ormiston
Brooklyn
Natalie Jean Pedersen
Mary Lorayne Petersen
Webster
Eben Pollitz
Kel Rodger
Chicago
Lil
el Delta Tau
Shirlee al- Fishkin
Milwaukee
Corrine Gould
Beverly Kaifetz
Shirley Konecky
Agnes Louise Mandelbaum
Jo Ellen Margolin
Yankton
S. C
Helene Francis Minda
Kansas City
Lois Jean Robinson
Beatrice Rosenberg
Maquoketa
Delores Shirley Rosenbloom
Arlene Rosenthal
Cleveland Heights
Dorothy Sherman
Lillian Sherman
Delores Sklar
Omaha
Rica Wolff
Wilmette
Delta Delta Delta
Nancy Askew
Thurman
Benna Bartells
Streator
Evaline Beckwith
Boone
Kathleen Bilaul
Miss Mary Margaret Lockwood Weds Bernard Day
Mr and Mrs P J Nemmers hosted a buffet supper Thursday evening at 1701 Grande Avenue SE for Miss Mary Margaret Lockwood and Bernard Day. Attending were Mr and Mrs P H Lockwood and family, John Lockwood, Ellen and Elinor Lockwood, Louise Metzger, and Mesdames Marvin R Springer and J S Kehrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Margaret Lockwood
Bernard Day
P. J. Nemmers
Grande Avenue
P. H. Lockwood
Paul Lockwood
John Lockwood
Ellen
Elinor Lockwood
Louise Metzger
Marvin R. Springer
Topeka
J. S. Kehrer
Elgin
Pinochle Club Hosts Prizes Awarded
Mrs Edith Kellerman hosted a Thursday afternoon pinochle gathering at 908 First Avenue East. Prizes went to Mesdames Roscoe Rhodes Rhuben Lemnbaugh Kellerman and Vera Hammar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Kellerman
First Avenue E
Roscoe Rhodes
Rhuben Lemnbaugh
Kellerman
Vera Hammar
Friwoto Camp Fire girls host food drive for draftees
The Friwoto Camp Fire girls held a food drive at Mrs. Harold Schroeder home 879 Center Point road NE to aid draftees in army camps. Miss Joan Buscho attended as a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Schroeder
Center Point Road
Joan Buscho
Mrs Yessler Visits Oak Park Sisters During College Trip
Mrs J A Yessler, who accompanied her daughter Joan to Oberlin College in Ohio, stopped in Oak Park Illinois to see her sisters Mrs J D Fonoul and Mrs Charles G Delo, during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Yessler
Joan
Oberlin, O
Oak Park
Ill
J. D
Charles G. Delo
Mrs Bridge Hosts Shower For Daughters at NW Avenue Home
Mrs. M. E. Bridge of 302 Avenue NW and her daughters Jane and Annabelle entertained guests at a Wednesday evening shower. Also in attendance were Mesdames George C. Keyes Richard Ford A H Garrett William Wood Jr Milo Hahn Tom Sullivan Greer McCrory Jr and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Bridge
Avenue NW
Jane
Annabelle
Astrosky
Phyllis Sullivan
George C. Keyes
Richard Ford
A. H. Garret
William Wood, Jr
Milo Hahn
Tom Sullivan
Greer McCrory, Jr
Misses Knouf Host W S C S Meeting at Kenwood
The W. S. C. S. of Kenwood Methodist church met Friday at the Misses Vina and Tillie Knouf home 125 Thirty-sixth street NE. Assisting hostesses were Mesdames Doetzel White Hopkins Pittman Howell and Schrimper. A report on the Upper Iowa Methodist conference was given. The next program will be October 2 at Mrs Forrest Clemens 433 Thirty-third street NE with Mrs William Delancey as assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood Methodist Church
Vina
Tillie Knouf
Thirty-sixth Street
R. C. White
Harlan Hopkins
Howard Pittman
Fred Doetzel
Roy Howell
Merlen Schrimper
Homer Grove
Forrest Clemens
Thirty-third Street
William Delancey
Linen shower honors Stark bride elect John 3 7
Mrs C W Maher and Miss Wilma Getz co hosted a linen shower Wednesday evening in Miss Lil lick s tea room for Miss Stark bride elect of John 3 7. Courtey shared by Mesdames Eugene Kelly Louis Detiers Agnes Hunter Frank Nalley John Nalley Roy Bindler Lawrence Mason Robert Ring smith Don Borchart George Stark and Sam Dale. Misses Erma Vosmek Norma Detlefs Iola Stark also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Maher
Wilma Getz
Gladyce Getz
Eugene Kelly
Louis Detiers
Agnes Hunter
Frank Nalley
John Nalley
Roy Bindler
Lawrence Mason
Robert Ringsmith
Don Borchart
George Stark
Sam Dale
Erma Vosmek
Norma Detlefs
Iola Stark
Post-nuptial party honors Mrs Blake
A post nuptial shower for Dora Carginl Blake, a recent bride, was given Wednesday evening by Leona and Nadine First avenue E. Sharing the courtesy were Mesdames Ann Hockaday Grace Lines Mildred Gilchrist Nita Lorenzen and Miss Betty Sidwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Carginl Blake
Leona
Nadine
First Avenue E
Ann Hockaday
Grace Lines
Mildred Gilchrist
Nita Lorenzen
Betty Sidwell
First meeting of St Pauls W S C S circle 12 held at Miss Tschirgi home
The initial gathering of circle 12 of St. Pauls Woman's Missionary Society met Friday at Miss Mattie Tschirgi’s residence 1514 Second Avenue SE. Luncheon hosts included Mrs. M Tschirgi Mrs. J D Wardle and others. Iaa Jeffrey led devotions titled I Am Among You. Ways and Means chair is Mrs John T Hecker with co chair Mrs L L Lovan. Richards named courtesy chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle 12
St. Paul's W. S. C. S
Mattie Tschirgi
Second Avenue SE
Tschirgi
M. Tschirgi
J. D. Wardle
W. W. Richards
Charles Tschirgi
C. E. Briggs
Iaa Jeffrey
Ways and Means
John T. Hecker
L. L. Lovan
Richards
Queen Esther Circle Meets at Mrs Paulsen Home
Members of the Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughter gathered at Mrs O F Paulsen's home 2249 Grande avenue SE with Mrs L E Chehak as assistant hostess and Mrs T F Lightner leading devotions. Fort Des Moines guest Mrs T A Dehner. next meeting to be hosted by Mrs Max Mildenstein at 2226 Bever avenue SE assisted by Mrs F L Sramek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Paulsen
Grande Avenue SE
L. E. Chehak
T. F. Lightner
T. A. Dehner
Fort Des Moines
Max Mildenstein
Bever Avenue
F. L. Sramek
We, The Women By Ruth Miellett
Gazette special writer Ruth Miellett stresses companionship as a cornerstone of marriage and poses questions to evaluate wives' participation in shared routines from reading the funnies to midnight snacks and hobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Miellett
Gazette
Assum
Jane Boyd circle hosts dessert lunch at Keokuk home
Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters met for a dessert lunch Thursday at 830 Sixteenth Street SE the home of Mrs. David Pugh. Mrs. A F Sander assisted and welcomed guests Mrs. A C Burnell from N H N circle and Mrs. G A Kay of Dallas Tex former member. Announcement was made of a Bible study class Oct 6 and the group will honor the retiring president Mrs A F Sander at the convention. Mrs. Ross E Grange will host the Oct 2 meeting at 320 Crescent Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Boyd
King’s Daughters
David Pugh
Sixteenth Street
A. F. Sander
A. C. Burnell
N. H. N. Circle
G. A. Kay
Dallas
Tex
L. K. Cornell
Cornell
Oscar A. Anderson
Keokuk
Ross E. Grange
Crescent Street
Circle notes honor Miss Rose Besler with poem memorial
Mrs. Charles T. Hickok hosted at 2018 Fifth avenue SE as the roll was called by Mrs. Charles Reitz. Mrs. Andrew Petersen led devotions and dedicated a poem in memory of Miss Rose Besler, a former circle member. Mrs. J. F. Ball reported on a summer trip to Bangor, Me. Guests included Mrs. Staten Ball, formerly of Hawaii, Miss Winifred Melick, and Miss Ella Gaylord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Hickok
Fifth Avenue SE
Charles Reitz
Andrew Petersen
Rose Besler
J. F. Ball
Bangor
Staten Ball
Hawaii
Winifred Melick
Ella Gaylord
P T A Meetings Highlight Safety and New Officers
Tyler P T A heard Rev William C Porter discuss religious week and Patrolman Harry Cloud present bicycling safety pictures with sixty five attendees. New officers were introduced including Mrs Wesley Ward and Mrs L L Holets with plans for a get acquainted tea and an executive meeting at Mrs Lisenbee's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Porter
Sinclair Memorial Church
Harry Cloud
Tyler P. T. A
Porter
Cloud
C. H. Lisenbee
Wesley Ward
L. L. Holets
Emil Julis
W. Gatewood
Merlyn Snyder
F. Novak
R. Gosnell
C. Darrow
Anton Horacek
Neufeldt
Pattern Illustration and Materials for Soft Shetland Floss Set
The page includes a pattern description with a photograph, directions for assembling a set, and a stitched illustration. It lists required materials and notes on floss colors and fabric such as Cedar color threads.
Government taxes prompt call for drastic saving measures
Reviewing Stand columnist Henry McLemore urges harsher tax reminders as millions face March deadlines. He suggests bold ideas from redesigned currency to reverse tax tables and public testimonials to promote sacrifice, arguing that the silent partner in taxes is the government and taxpayers must be reminded who profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Treasury Department
Willy Nilly
Uncle Sam
Make this Model at Home Pattern 4891
Pattern 4891 offered in misses and women's sizes from 12 to 42. Size 16 requires 3% yards of 39 inch fabric. Send fifteen cents for this Department.
Taylor P T A Hosts First Thursday Meeting
The Taylor P T A held its first Thursday afternoon meeting led by the community music team. Rev Rodney C Gould spoke on protecting democracy with churches and schools as bulwarks, while the afternoon kindergarten group engaged Miss Hazel Cook in soci wide social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor P. T. A
Rodney C. Gould
Aicaetic
Hazel Cook
Gazette Newsboy Finds Purse and Returns It
A Cedar Rapids newsboy Marvin Thompson, 12, found a small coin purse in a downtown store and handed it to Gazette street circulation manager Alex Fidler. Fidler located the owner Betty Jean Shally through a receipt inside. Part of the purse contents was given to Marvin as a reward for his prompt action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Thompkins
Bealercourt SE
Cedar Rapids Gazette Newsboy
Alex Fidler
Gazette Street
Fidler
Betty Jean Shally
Sam Shally
B Avenue NE
Marvin
Dwight Hale Former Recruit Officer Visits Weekend
Dwight Hale, a former recruit officer, returns to town for a weekend visit after 30 years in the navy. Retired in 1929, he has been on recruiting duty in New York for the past year. He has six sons and one daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Hale
Eighth Avenue
New York City
Ee de Anes Ving
Navy
Hale
New York
Dwight Idaho
Move of Rock Island Motor Car Force to Cedar Rapids
Personnel from the Rock Island motor car shop were moved Monday from West Liberty to Cedar Rapids. Headquarters have been set up in a building at the local Rock Island yards. Foreman R. F. Memarce and four others transferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motor Car Force of
Rock Island
West Liberty
C. R
Rock Island Motor Car Shop
Cedar Rapids
R. F. Memarce
Italy Admits Two Transports Sunk
Rome AP reports two Italian troop transports bound for Libya were torpedoed off Tripoli but nearly all soldiers and crew were saved. Rescue came from convoy ships. British planes bombed Tripoli and Bengasi, axis entry points for Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Libya
Tripoli
High Command
Io High Command
Tripod
Africa
Bengasi
Radio and TV Sketches with Star Studded Lineups
Broadcast highlights include Lulu Belle Scotty Wiseman returning to the hayloft gang on WLS at 6 30 PM with Pat Buttram substituting for Joe Kelly. WHO airs at 7 PM featuring the Knickerbocker Playhouse and special guests. Other items note Iowa kickoff on WMT at 8 15 PM and postmaster Frank Walker speaking on WMAQ at 8 30 PM. Community notes mention new voices at WMT and radio/stage projects by Frances Starr and Kay Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lulu Belle Scotty Wiseman
Hayloft
WLS
Pat Buttram
Winston County
Ala
Hay
Joe Kelly
WMT
Guy Lombardo
Roosevelt Hotel
New York
Kay Thompson
Frances Starr
Mother Brown
Claudia and
David
Claudia
Rose Franken
Mister Meek
Superman
Frank Readick
Bud Collier
Carter Reynolds
Radio Schedule and Miss Manners Advice Column
A dense listing of radio programs across WGN WMT WLS and other stations with times including dance and news segments plus a Miss Manners column offering advice on social status and popularity, self improvement and humor as social tools.
Late Night Radio Schedule Fragments
Fragmented listing shows a dense grid of radio time slots and call signs. Entries include WGN WMT WENE WENR and names such as Parker Pam, D. Courtece, J. Garber, M. Strand, and G. Williams with programs like Sports News and Crime Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMT
WGN
Art Jarrett
O. Wene
W. Winchell
Parker Pam
D. Courtece
Pamiliar Ma
Ste
Wuz
Secre
Will Hr
Jimmy Joy
G. Williams
Wite
Advice From Mary Manners Split Personality Noted
A column describes Mary Manners as charming with friends but cruelly rude to clerks and shoppers. The piece portrays her as a two faced shopper, gracious and demon like in business places, drawing objection from staff and observers.
For Secure Personal Sense Savings Bonds
A terse notice outlines a personal sense savings bonds program with emphasis on securing funds and preserving value. Details are sparse but indicate an offering or guidance related to safe investment options for individuals.
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Iowa
U. List
Pi Beta Phi
Sarah Bailey
Bettina Baker
Marti Cason
Durant
Okla
Elizabeth Cook
Jerence Fillenworth
Diana Foster
Perry
Marilyn Hammer
Ardith Hardiannert
Dorothy Helsing
Kathryn Johansen
Clarinda
Cherie Kadgihn
Joan Kelly
Norma Jean Kirkpatrick
Jan McQuillen
Shirley Mishon
la Junta
Colo
Kathleen O'Connor
Suzanne Schwertley
Missouri Valley
Eleanor Sherman
Carroll
Nanette Stokes
Taylorville
Clarajo Strate
Virginia Weaver
Jane Weeks
Sally Zoeckler
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Jean Baker
Decorah
Bette Rae Bartell
Tipton
Marjorie Blair
Ruth Frances Curtis
Chariton
Frances Filmore
Kansas
Dune
Iley Mason
Lillian Frudder
Janet Neal
Maie Osborne
Dianeson
Des
Spelletich
Anne Blackman
Phyllis Ellman
Muscatine
Betty Forbes
Duluth Minn
Sue Frank
Helen Byrne Hackett
Bound Brook
N. J
Joelsen Hall
Holdenville
Okio
Jean Hardie
Freeport
Peggy Heaton
Pueblo
Mary Kerwin
Cclwein
Mary
Bob Knapp
Appleton
War
MRS
Mrs. Yessler
Betsy Jane Bridge
Misses Knouf
Blake
ST. Paul's
Queen Esther
Caroline Tufts
P.T.A. Meetings
Tyler
Fillmore P. T. A
G. H. Johanos
Otto Hanzlik
Johanos
Dean Marger
Jane Garwood
Camp Fire Girls
Bluebird
E. E. Hruska
Marjorie Donahue
Fillmore Prin
Henry McLemore
Anne Adams
Taylor
Italy
Mes Damon and
Betty Winkler
Knickerbocker Playhouse
WHO
Footba
Eddie Anderson
Frank Carideo
Jim Harris
Virgil M. Hancher
Frank C. Walker
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
WMAQ
City Desk
Jack
Donald
Jack and
Linda
By Nadine Subotnik
WGN L. Wek O
WMT Foot
D. Jurgens O
WHO Sports Arena
Iowekic
Iowa B
Ges Lom
Rdo News Barn Dai
GN Chi. Nites
S'Benren
WGN Mod
Wt News
Doy
Ee Gee
C. Hof
A. Jarrett
Sonia Sha
L. Welk O
Sing. Stri Who B. Clifford
Who Orean
Mid
Jimmy Joy O
Jarrettes Ore
Brown Church
WGN Symphony
Musicale
ENR
WHO Silv
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Lytell
Geo. Fisher BR
Ricacher
WMT U. Ss
Arug
WGN Sox
Detroi
Pan
Tete'ges
Detroit
Any Hong Wiz
Roy Shield
WMT News-Shirer
WMT Sliver Theater
Wenr
Ia & Allen
Wenn Cavalines
Miss Manners
Wolo
WSII
WGN Green Mornet
Peter
Barnwall
Stoker
Soeses
de Benne
Stud
Christian Ge
Acree
Prophecy
Peber
Jene Awe Deats Bes
P.m. Chiat Nite
J. Garber OY
M'G’ Beng Wenr
B. Raeburn
Ann
Don Peare
M. Strand
War & Nichols O
Courtney Wener
W. Osborne
Cosmo Jones
WGN G. Wiliams OG
Mary Manners
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