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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1935

Page

13

Garden Groups Of Three Towns Plan To Beautify Road

Four Cedar Rapids women attended a luncheon and meeting where garden enthusiasts from Iowa City North Liberty and Cedar Rapids discussed beautifying US highway No 141 from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City. Plans include planting foliage along the highway banks and along the road to Lake MacBride pending federal aid and approval. The Cedar Rapids Garden Club and the Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club nature and garden departments will assist the Iowa City and North Liberty groups in this project.

Cedar Rapids Iowa City North Taberty Memorial Union Traaleumen WH Dunshee Henry Jo Hromek W F Brocksmit Ray Chandler Carl Seashore Tran City Lake Macbride

Frances Ebs pledged to Kappa Kappa Gamma Iowa sorority

Miss Frances Ebs daughter of Mr and Mrs Moray L Ebs of 1956 First Avenue E was pledged to Kappa Kappa Gamma at the University of Iowa on a Wednesday evening. Eby is a sophomore at the university.

Frances Eoy

Mrs Hedges and Curran Headed to Kappa Kappa Gamma Meet

Mrs Horace G Hedges and Mrs Barne Curran left by car for Lawrence Kansas to attend a Zeta province gathering of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Mrs Hedges province vice president will oversee alumnae activities at sessions on Friday and Saturday.

Horace G Hedges Barne Curran Lawrence Kan Zeta Province Kappa Kappa Gamma _ sorority Hedges

Mrs Schroeder Visiting Rich mond Family

Mrs T C Schroeder of Richmond arrived Wednesday evening to be a guest in the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank C Welch of Third Avenue read SW for several weeks.

T C Schroeder Richmond, I Frank C Welch Third Avenue

Mrs Morgan Visitation in Cedar Rapids for Two Weeks

Mrs L M Morgan of Minne PPOs visits Cedar Rapids staying with RD Taylor at 2038 Fourth Avenue SE for the next two weeks. She plans local activities and meetings during the period.

L. M Morgan Minneppos Couri Rs RD Taylor Fourth Avenue SE Taylor Cedar Rapids

Regular city contract bridge tournament schedule

The regular city contract bridge tournament will be played Friday at 8 pm at the Roosevelt hotel. Players need make no reservations. The regular tournament planned for April 26 at the Roosevelt will not be held. The Midwest tournament is to be held at the Blaew?ar. Davenport dates April 28 and 27.

Roosevelt Hotel Rooosevelt Davenport

Re Elect Current Events Club Heads

Mrs W L Harrison and Mrs C B Clark were re elected as leaders of Cedar Rapids Womans Club Current Events department at a Wednesday meeting in the clubhouse. Mrs C C Moffit was elected secretary treasurer to succeed Mrs A F Shadle. Hostesses at the luncheon were Mesdames Stellar Bachelder and P M Davis. Twenty five members attended the final meeting of the year.

W L. Harrison C B Clark Cedar Rapids Womans Club C C Moffit A. F Shadle Stellar Bachelder P M. Davis

Mrs Cook and daughter depart for Miami Beach

Mrs Robert S Cook and her daughter Miss Eleanor Cook left today for Miami Beach Florida for a month’s stay.

Robert S Cook Crescent Drive Eleanor Cook Miam Beach Fla Tunes

Mrs Chehak Hosts Luncheon for Daughter's Sixth Birthday

Mrs M A Chehak of 2107 Greenwood Drive San Francisco entertained at a noon luncheon at her home in compliment to her daughter Sheryl on her sixth birthday. Guests included Sandra Shenefelt Natalie Jenkins Joyee Spinner Jane Chickenlooper Joan Johnston Ann Selden and Kathryn Ann Chehak.

M A Chehak Greenwood Drive Sheryl Sandra Shenefelt Natalie Jenkins Joyee Spinner Jane Chickenlooper Joan Johnston Ann Selden Kathryn Ann Chehak

Foster and Moon Families Return from Chicago Visit

Dr and Mrs Wayne Foster and Dr and Mrs B J Moon returned Wednesday night from a four day visit in Chicago.

Wayne Foster Hillcrest Drive B J Moon Chicago

Mrs Steele Surprised at Niece Home Birthday Party

Mrs Katherine Steele was surprised at her niece Mrs Daolin Hollister's home on Tenth Avenue SW for her seventieth birthday. Guests included Mrs Deve Me, Mrs Strappel, and others, with a small group attending the event.

Katherine Steele Daolin Hollister Tenth Avenue Fey Biethdas Vrs Mas Mie Strappel Theampkas

Lossie De Lano Is Honored At Parties

Miss Lossie De Lano whose marriage to Donald F. Wilson will be solemnized April 18 is being honored at numerous affairs Wednesday evening Mrs L H Jacobson Meade apartments was hostess at a miscellaneous shower in compliment to Miss De Lano. Winning prizes at bridge were Mesdames David Fellows and Ralph Rowe A yellow and green color scheme was carried out at the table where refreshments were served. Miniature umbrellas were given as favors and gifts were presented to the guest of honor. Guests included Mesdames Lloyd Connolly Hugh Duxbury Len McSwiggan Harold Kleineck Calvin Heminger Robert Nelsey Thor Land Karl Joarde and C A De Lano and Miss Florence Stanley. Mrs Robert L Allender and her daughter Betty honored Miss De Lano at a kitchen shower Tuesday evening at their home. Guests were Misses Janice Corwin Florence Stanley Jane Dunlap Ida Mae Dunlap Jessie Benson and Mesdames Edward Budd Leo Lighthouser Detroit Lloyd Connolly C A De Lane Fannie Dunlap D L Williams and George La Motte. Mrs La Motte and Jane Dunlap won prizes at bridge.

Lossie de Lanno Donald F. Wilson L. H Jacobson Meade Miss de Lano David Fellows Ralph Rowe Lloyd Connolly Hugh Duxbury Len McSwiggan Harold Kleineck Calvin Heminger Robert Nelsey Thor Land Karl Joarde C A de Lano Florence Staney Robert L. Allender Seventh Avenue SE Betty Janice Corwin Florence Stanley Jane Dunlap Ida Mae Dunlap Jessie Benson Edward Budd Leo Lighthouser Detroit C A de Lane Fannie Dunlap D L Willhams George la Motte Mrs la Motte

P T A Elects Harrison and Buchanan Officers at Meetings

Mrs H N Bowser was elected president of Harrison P T A with officers including Mrs F E Oberhaus as vice president and Mrs Joe Dostal as secretary. The group discussed Belgion in the home and school and planned a teachers banquet for May. Committees for decorations, dining, and program were named, and notes on future events and a Ba Scout cub pack were shared.

H N Bowser Harrison P T A F E Oberhaus Joe Dostal Norbert Zoble Ocie Trimble H N Coolidge Church of God Mars Ellen Dennis Greg Lorraine Jones Marjorie Walters Har’ Oon Dostal Zonle IL. Wallace

Travelogue of Western Coast Slides Draws Local Audience

The travelogue of the western coast states featured color slides with participants including Joe Hall Vivian Lowery Jean Marie Horak Gene Eyler Lee Hobel Barbara Johnson Bill Jensen Marvel Dusin Norma Marchal and Mary Louise Harmon Mrs Irma Millburn sang solos Ruth Richards Linn county administrator explained the tuberculosis survey and answered questions at the end Refreshments were served from a tea table by Mesdames Miller A J Anderson Owen Kollman Lowery Buffington Lundquist Adrian Eyler Kriz and Alice Bixby.

Joe Hall Vivian Lowery Jean Marie Horak Gene Eyler Lee Hobel Barbara Johnson Bill Jensen Marvel Dusin Norma Marchal Mary Louise Harmon Irma Millburn Ruth Richards Linn County Mesdames Miller A. J. Anderson E Owen William Kollman John Lowery Buffington E. Lundquist Adrian Eyler L. Kriz Alice Bixby

Mrs Henry Haegg Elected Polk PTA President

Mrs Henry Haegg was elected president of Polk P T A at a recent meeting. New officers include Mrs R M Threlkeld vice president Mrs Thomas Hayden secretary Mrs W L Spohn social chairman Mrs C P Spencer membership chairman and Mrs Fred Johnson ways and means chairman. Pupils performed rhythms saxophone cello solos and class songs while a coal mine project was shown. Miss Alice Papes YWCA Girl Reserve secretary spoke on summer activities for girls and camp.

Henry Haegg Polk P T A R M. Threlkeld Thomas Hayden W. L. Spohn C. P. Spencer Fred Johnson Ways and Means Dorman Marcia Kensinger Alice Papes YW. CA CF. Johnson Fred Williams

Card party and dance for Edgewood No 1P benefit

A card party and dance will be held April 13 at the Little Moose hall to benefit Edgewood No 1P Proceeds will finance the annual picnic and aid in the school dental program Mrs Jacob Gerber and Mrs H G Apfel are in charge of the event.

Little Moose Hall Edgewood Jacob Gerber H. G. Apfel

Bunce Elected President of Jackson PTA at Tuesday Meeting

Mrs E E Bunce was elected president of Jackson PTA at a Tuesday school meeting. Other officers include Mrs P A Tracy as first vice president Mrs F B Gable as second vice president Mrs B Pidima as secretary and Mrs F Vavra as treasurer. Esther McCandless spoke on Mr Summer in the Orient with items from her trip. Alice Papes YWCA Girl Reserve secretary discussed the Camp Wapsie summer program. The GB class directed by Miss Jane Lila performed a play about the life of Mievse inventor of the telegraph. Jean Sims performed a sinha sala. Caroline Preston announced a friendship tea at the next meeting. Mothers of kindergarten pupils served refreshments after the social hour.

E E Bunce Jackson P T. A P A Tracy F. B Gable B Pidima F Vavra Esther McCandless Summer Orient Alice Papes YW CA Camp Wapsie Jane Lila Jean Sims Caroline Preston

Irene Douglas circle lunch marks Kings Daughters meeting

Mrs W W Richards hosted Irene Douglas circle at her Washington avenue home with Mrs C W Whipple and Mrs C W MecCalley assisting. Mrs J C Lozier was welcomed as a candidate for membership to be admitted next meeting. Eighteen members attended and a white elephant sale was successful.

W W. Richards Washington Avenue C W Whipple MecCalley Irene Douglas Kings Daughters J C Lozier A F Sunder Jane Bord Case Swings John Janacek de Voliondis Mre WF Curtis Blake Boulevard SF Wall

Local Bridge Club Hosts Prize Winners At Home

Mis W oF Michalicek of 319 Twenty-fourth street NE entertained the O. F. G bridge club Tuesday. Prizes were won by Mesdames A. V Mill burn, A Hams, and A C Fox. Mis J Snouffer hosted the next meeting at 1431 B avenue on April 23.

Mis W Michalicek Twenty-fourth Street O. F. G Bridge Club Mesdames A. V Millburn Hams C Fox Mis J Snouffer B Avenue

Our Lady s Perpetual Help circle meets Thursday

The study group of Our Lady s Perpetual Help circle Daughter of Pavena wall meets Thursday at 7 30 pm at the Montrose te te.

Our Lady S Perpetual Help Circle PabeHa Wall Montrose T Ete

Tt Bunea Club Meeting At Edith Morris Home

The Tt Bunea club will meet at Miss Edith Morris home located at 861 Douklind avenue NE on Friday evening at 8 00 pm.

Bunea Club Edith Morris Douklind Avenue QO Pom

Fashion Easter Suits Ready To Suit Everyone

New York fashion notes preview Easter suit trends with a surge in styles. Three piece and two piece ensembles appear in tweed and plain fabrics, including informal swagger topcoats, cutaways, and regalian jackets.

Kenwood Church Class Sponsors Play Friday

The YMP class of Kenwood Methodist church will present "Pa's New Housekeeper" at 8 pm Friday. Worman Emerson will sing two solos and the Mothers Chorus of the Kenwood PTA will sing. Cast includes Joe Houts Fred Doetzel Vernon Bartlett Betty Emerson and Mrs. William Valentine.

YMP Kenwood Methodist Church Worman Emerson Mothers’ Chorus Kenwood Parent-Teacher Association Joe Houts Fred Doetzel Vernon Bartlett Betty Emerson William Valentine

MacLaughlins Host Dinner Honoring Des Moines Newlyweds

Dr and Mrs L A MacLaughlin entertained at their Cedar Rapids home on Wednesday evening honoring Mr and Mrs Ralph Chism of Des Moines, recently wed. Guests included Miss Mary Irene MacLaughlin and several local couples. the Chisms were visiting at 68 Twelfth Street NE.

L. A. MacLaughlin Park Avenue Ralph Chism Des Moines Chism Cedar Rapids Mary Irene MacLaughlin Chis Archie Baker Sam Giovanazzi Otho Baker Albert Hammond Delwin Za

Cedar Rapids Woman's Club to elect officers Friday

Officers of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club chorus will be elected at a Friday meeting at 10 a.m. at the club home. A regular rehearsal is also scheduled for the same time.

Woman's Club Chorus Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Benefit party closes Cedar Rapids series for the Hard of Hearing

The final event in a benefit series supporting the Cedar Rapids League for the Hard of Hearing will be hosted by Mr and Mrs F J Whitmer at 902 Sixteenth Avenue SW on Friday at 7 30 p.m. The gathering aims to raise funds and awareness for the group.

Cedar Rapids League For the Hard of F J Whitmer Sixteenth Avenue

Wednesday Social Club Meets to Discuss American Poetry Growth

Mrs Frank Wells and Mrs J C Mahannah led a reading on the growth and development of American poetry at the Wednesday Social Club gathering hosted by Mrs John Bruch at 351 Twentieth Street SE. Mary Katherine Knapp helped serve refreshments.

Frank Wells J. C Mahannah John Bruch Twentieth Street Mary Katherine Knapp

Fire Station Tour by Eluta Tami Camp Group

The Eluta Tami Camp Fire Group visited the Central fire station on Wednesday. Capt. Fred D. Condon led the group on a tour through the building explaining the equipment.

Eluta Tami Central Fire Station Fred D. Condon

West Side Willing Workers Host Card Club Event

The West Side Willing Workers entertain members of the 00 card club Friday from 1 30 to 4 p m at the home of Mrs Emma Cargin 420 Sixth Avenue SW Refreshments will be served.

West Side 00 Card Club Emma Cargin Sixth Avenue SW

Mrs Denny Hosts Bridge Club at Roosevelt Hotel

Mrs John Denny acted as hostess for her bridge club during a Wednesday evening bridge supper at the Roosevelt hotel. Two tables of play preceded the meal.

John Denny Roosevelt Hotel

YMCA A Mixed Recreation Night Planned With Dance

The regular mixed recreation night at the YWCA will be held Friday at 8 o'clock. An orchestra will play for dancing and there will be ping pong and shuffleboard. A doubles ping pong match will be the special entertainment feature. All persons over high school age are invited.

Elements in an average 150-pound human body

The typical human body weighing 150 pounds contains about 75 pounds of oxygen, 50 pounds of carbon, 15 pounds of hydrogen, 4 pounds of calcium, 3 pounds of phosphorus, 2 pounds of chlorine, 2 pounds of nitrogen, 6 ounces magnesium, 5 ounces sulfur, 5 ounces fluorine, 4 ounces sodium, 3 ounces potassium, 2 ounces iron, 1 ounce silicon, 1/6 ounce iodine, and traces of manganese.

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