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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1937

Page

23

Rotary Eleventh District Convention Heads to Cedar Rapids

Rotarians from 65 clubs representing about 2800 members arrive in Cedar Rapids for the Eleventh district Rotary International conference at the Roosevelt hotel. The event runs through Tuesday with speeches by Arthur H. Sapp Edward F Flynn and Rabbi Louis Binstock plus round tables on service and a 6:30 p.m. banquet at Pla-Mor.

Cedar Rapids Rotary Rotary International Roosevelt Hotel Arthur H. Sapp Huntington Ind Edward F. Flynn St. Paul Rabbi Binstock New Orleans New State Theater America National Conference of Jews and Christians Willard L. Johnson Drake University Stoddard Lane Plymouth Congregational Church Des Moines Robert Walsh Dowling College Eugene Mannheimer Temple B’nai Jeshurun Roosevelt: High School Ottumwa Rotary Glee Voices Westminster Presbyterian Church F. K. Hahn Ed. F. Moorman Paul C. Taft Ames Club Evans Worthley Iowa City Charles T. Hickok Walter K. Steeve Independence Iowa University of Iowa Juan Lopez-Morillas Spain Mihri Mehmet Belli Turkey Hang Mien Wu China Iowa State College Ames Purushottam Jhaverbhai Oole Bombay India Margaret Isobel Crowe Palmerston North New Zealand Ludwig Sender Munich Germany Coe College Dorothy Melle Norway Yu Pin Wang de Pauw University Indiana State School and Commission State Highway Commission Rotary Club of Ceola Frank L. McCormick Oskaloosa Frank Tellier Storm ‘Lake C. W. Kirkpatrick Cedar Falls Pla-Mor Cherry Sisters J. H. Calder John W. Miller J. F. Keevers F. Cruz Hahn A. C. Fuller H. M Gage M. H. Morrison

Woman 85 Who Never Looked Old Promotes Facial Rejuvenation

An advertisement touts Pauline Palmer claiming to help erase wrinkles with a five minute daily method you can do at home. The pitch offers a free book and facial analysis chart by writing to Pauline Palmer at 1093 E Armour Blvd Kansas City MO before supply runs out.

Pauline Palmer E. Armour Blvd Kansas City

Rotary plans free parking for visiting Rotarians

Free parking for automobiles will be provided to visiting Rotarians at a parking lot at Fifth Avenue and Second Street SE. The article lists committee members for publicity and golf events including Howard Henderson George A. Clemens Thomas P. Boone W F Severn and Joel E Rogers B J Moon Paul R Geyer and others.

Howard ‘Henderson George A. Clemens Thomas P. Boone W. F. Severn Clare R. ‘Marshall Harold J. Rowe Edwin Hetherington William S. Catlow Craven Shuttleworth James F. Plumb Otto Kohl Joel E. Rogers B. J. Moon Paul R.geyer Thomas B. Powell Frank Chambers Fred Bailey I. B. McGladrey Benjamin L. Sheldon Fifth Avenue Second Street

Harry Boyd Heads Cedar Rapids Phi Beta Kappa Graduate Group

At a Cedar Rapids luncheon honoring Dr. William A. Shimer a new permanent graduate association of Phi Beta Kappa was formed. Harry Boyd associate editor of The Cedar Rapids Gazette was elected president with Mrs. C. S. Foster as vice-president and Prof. C. Ward Macy as secretary treasurer. Dr. Shimer spoke on united chapters and scholarship and will address St. Pauls church class on Christian Philosophy.

Country Club William A. Shimer United Chapters Phi Beta Kappa Cedar Rapids Harry Boyd Cedar Rapids Gazette C. S. Foster C. Ward Macy Coe College Shimer Midwest St. Paul’s Church Dr. Shimer Emerson Fosdick Riverside Church New York City

Revival After Inhalator Use Extends Heart Attack Rescue

E. Jefferson of Marion survived a noon heart attack after ambulance attendants Arthur Zimmerman and Leonard Strait used an inhalator for ninety minutes and doctors administered heart stimulants. After two and a half tanks of oxygen, his pulse returned and he was taken to St Luke's Hospital in good condition for further care.

E. Jefferson Twelfth Street Marion Guaranty Savings Bank Arthur Zimmerman Leonard Strait Jefferson St. Luke's Hospital

Cornell Latin Club Hosts Roman Dinner at Mount Vernon

The Cornell college Latin club staged its annual Roman banquet at the Methodist church with members and guests in togas. Prof and Mrs Mark Hutchinson helped plan the feast, and the program included the comic play A Roman Wedding directed by Marion Tilton with a cast from multiple cities.

Mount Vernon Rome Cornell College Methodist Church Mark Hutchinson Charles Harris Rochelle Til Marion Tilton Ashton Ill Martin Kestenbaum Westfield N. J Marjorie Littell John Halverson St. Ansgar Elbert Beaver Lisbon Martha Roberts Carroll Phil Tunnicliff Moline Norma Temple Sac City Edith Chambers Oak Park Cornell Cedar Rapids Country Club Ralph Osberg Chicago Lynn and Raymond Morrow Buck Creek George Sharpe Wayne Peterson Ottumwa Bruce Beck Harvard, Il

Sea Scout Von Yeast to receive quartermaster rank

C Jackson Von Yeast of the Sea Scout ship Kiwanian sponsored by the Kiwanis club will be awarded the quartermaster rank next Friday at a bridge of honor at the Montrose hotel. He is 20, son of Mr and Mrs R A Von Yeast, a Coe College junior, and a longtime Scouting leader with Eagle and bronze palms. The event includes a 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8:30 p.m. bridge of honor, and dancing at 9.

C. Jackson von Yeast Kiwanian Kiwanis Club Montrose Hotel Sea Scout von Yeast R.A. von Yeast Avenue Coe College Fort Madison Fairfield SSS Kiwanian H. M. Wies Sea Scouts

Central City Forms Largest New Pythian Lodge in State

Central City No. 22 Knights of Pythias was commissioned Thursday night by Grand Chancellor Ivan White. Fifty seven members, many from Justice Lodge 383, join with Cedar Rapids deputies and local members to organize the lodge. About 100 attended with Star of the West band providing music. Officers include C C Martin Nelson and E A McLeod. Meetings every Thursday.

Central City Knights of Pythias Pythian Lodge Ivan White Oakland Justice ‘Lodge D. Sheppard R. R. Mayberry Cedar Rapids L. L. Dennison Esquire White W. B. Webster R. R. Hibbs E. S. Sibert O. W. Herrick Star of the West Lodge No. 1 Center Point Anamosa Manchester Oxford Junction Star of the West E. E. McElhinney

Counties Can Get Homestead Refunds Of Pensioned Folk

Iowa old age pensioners may qualify for homestead tax refunds under a new law. County auditors are urged to inform eligible pensioners to file by June 1 1937, though refunds go to counties to be allocated to taxing bodies. An estimated 35 percent of pensioners own property. many homesteads likely qualify.

Towa Daily Press Association Des Moines Iowa Louis E. Roddewig State Board of Assessment and Review Old Age Assistance Commission

Membership Candidates May Attend K C Dance

Cedar Rapids council No 909 Knights of Columbus invites members and their ladies to a dance in the Crystal room Montrose hotel Tuesday 9 30 to 12 30. An all nationality committee sponsors the season finale with Gordon Delaney Joseph Enzler Mike Rocco and Marvin Prochaska listed on the committee. Tickets may be purchased from committee members or at the door.

Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus Crystal Room Montrose Hotel K. of C Gordon Delaney Joseph Enzler Mike Rocco Marvin Prochaska Comenittos

Gardens Bring Hope To Graying Hands In Spring

The verse recalls how gardens renew the elderly, lifting gray days with planting and plowing. A man’s worn fingers relearn labor as seedlings push through soil, offering renewed purpose and longer days of light and hope.

State Church of God Young People Hold Convention

Sunrise prayer service at Cedar Memorial Park opens the Church of God state young people's convention in LaVerne and Eighth Street NW. Rev. Ross H. Minkler is principal speaker with sessions through the day including Sunday school talks, worship periods, and separate conferences for young men and women.

Cedar Memorial Park Church of God L Averue Eighth Street NW Ross H. Minkler L. R. Worden Ames Mr. Minkler

Welcome Address and Response at R N Coolidge Event

R N Coolidge hosted the event with the pastor giving the welcome address. Miss Flossie Yandel of Marshalltown delivered the response while Rev. Mr. Minkler spoke on Ye are the Salt of the Earth.

R. N. Coolidge Flossie Yandel Marshalltown Mr. Minkler

Church event features ministers and community talks

The program opened with breakfast at 8, a chalk talk by Rev. Coolidge on Voices, and sermons by Dr. C. A. Stewart and Rev. Minkler. State ministers held a noon session, followed by a 1:30 discussion on Marriage success traits. An amateur hour and banquet capped the day with films and an address on Be Not Partakers of Other's Men's Sins.

Coolidge C. A. Stewart Church of God At Clinton Minkler Jesus Paul Bengtson

One Killed Twenty Five Hurt In Arkansas Storm

Merrisn Zinn aged 50 a farmer was killed and twenty five others injured when a tornado struck the northern Benton area Friday night. Nearly twenty homes were wrecked and damage ran to several thousand dollars.

Benton, Ark INS Merrisn Zinn Benton

Man-eating Trees in Legendary Tales

The note dismisses myths of man-eating trees as purely imaginative early writing. It counters sensational folklore with a rational view of flora.

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