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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1940

Page

2

St Pauls Camp Fire Guardians to be honored at tea

Members of the girls work committee of St Pauls Methodist church host a Valentine tea for Camp Fire guardians on Feb 13 from 3 30 to 5 pm in the church parlors. Special guests include Miss Jane Gar wood and Miss Dorothy Cenfield from the Camp Fire office and Mrs Floyd Knapp a longtime supporter.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Jane Garwood Dorothy Cenfield St. Paul's Church St. Paul’s W. C. Tenney Henry Like O. E. Long J. D. Houser Mae Cass Floyd Knapp F. C. Waples J. A. Yessler Bertram P. Puckett Battin Hamilton Morse W.H. Bailey

Medical relief program described for Linn County

Dr Ivins outlined Linn county medical relief as a three part system with the board of supervisors funding care indignant patients and doctors under contract. Patients receive care via an authorization slip and access day and night service through 100 physicians with clinics for general and special cases including dentistry prenatal and tuberculosis. The program highlights a syphilis clinic and prenatal classes as part of the relief effort while Cedar Rapids Woman's Club noted new members and policy changes at a meeting sponsored by the philanthropic department.

Ivins F. J. Kouba Westinghouse Grace Koppenhaver Guy McKibben Lorenzen W. F. Naibert G. Y. Swartzendruber Cerl Janecek Raymond Rieck R. J. Follock Julia Buresh F. W. Oxley C. C. Little J. Geiger George Westcott Henry Shannon Glen W. Ives Aulden Griffin the Cedar Dr. Linn County Medical Relief Clinic

HJ of P E O Chapter Hosts Dessert Luncheon

Thirty two members of chapter HJ of P E O met at the Bungalow of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company for a dessert luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs W M Dennison and Mrs Charles Laurance. Ralph Walker spoke on methods of keeping credit records, introduced by Mrs H L Ferguson. Miss Louise Hathaway of GM attended as a guest.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company W. M. Dennison Charles Laurance H. L. Ferguson Ralph Walker Louise Hathaway

Mrs Bates Hosts Birthday Lunch for Lisbon Guest

Mrs Frank F Bates at 1736 Sixth Avenue SE hosted a family luncheon on Tuesday honoring her mother Mrs John Auracher of Lisbon who is 87 today. Eight guests attended the courtesy meal.

Frank F. Bates Sixth Avenue SE John Auracher Lisbon

Horticulture Short Course and Roadside Conference Planned

Garden club members are informed of a home horticulture short course in Ames on February 13 for farm subjects and February 14 for perennials annuals and house plants. The annual Roadside and Shadetree conference is scheduled for February 22 and 23.

Garden Club Ames

Hostesses entertain in Glow room for bride Mrs Plotz

Mrs William Mrstik joined four other hostesses to welcome guests Thursday evening in the Gas company Glow room honoring Mrs Kenneth Plotz, a recent bride.

William Mrstik Kenneth Plotz

Camp Fire Guardians Install Officers in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. G. V. Wood was installed as president of the Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Guardians association during a candlelight ceremony at First Presbyterian church. New officers include Mrs. A. S. Mason as vice president and Mrs. A. L. Hinton as secretary and treasurer with Mrs. Walter C. Forsberg as scribe.

G. V. Wood Cedar Rapids P. H. Brown G. W. Borschel

Chapter II of P. E. O. Dessert Luncheon Held

Chapter II of P. E. O. met Monday for a dessert luncheon at the home of Mrs. Earl B. Delzell, 1700 Grande Avenue SE. Mrs. Keith Young assisted. Mrs. Joseph Stenner presented a program on the Aboriginal Civilization of Latin America with guests Mrs. W. C. Woodring, Muscatine. Mrs. David Berger, Joliet. and Mrs. Spangler, Joliet.

Earl B. Delzell Grande Avenue Keith Young Joseph Stenner Latin America W. C. Woodring Waverly David Berger FC. Muscatine Spangler Joliet Ili

Community Players Hold Tryouts For Petrified Forest

The Community Players will stage tryouts Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Y M C A community playhouse for eleven men and three women in The Petrified Forest by Robert Sherwood. Humphrey Bogart and Leslie Howard led the screen and stage versions.

Community Players Community Playhouse Robert Sherwood Humphrey Bogart Leslie Howard

P. E. O. Chapter IF Meets with Sixteen Members

Mrs. L. D. Lyon hosted sixteen members of chapter IF of P. E. O. on Monday at 1116 Tenth Street NW. Guest speaker Mrs. J. F. Ral of chapter IH led a constitutional quiz. Additional guests included Mrs. M. S. McClaran of CH Williamsburg Mrs. A. L. Lyon of F. Moulton and Mrs. R. J. Thiel of HI Iowa City.

L. D. Lyon Tenth Street Chapter IF J. F. Ral Chapter IH M. S. McClaran Williamsburg A. L. Lyon F. Moulton R. J. Thiel Iowa City

Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer Hosts Tuesday Lunch Party

Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer entertained a small group of friends at a luncheon at her home 2001 Linden Drive SE.

Mrs. Shaffer

Mrs W F Johnes Heads to Florida for Lake Worth Stay

Mrs W F Johnes of 1816 Fifth Avenue SE departed by motor this morning for Lake Worth Florida where she plans to stay until May.

W. F. Johnes Fifth Avenue SE Lake Worth Fla

Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Anton Mrazek at Michalec Home

Mrs Louis Michalec Mrs Ald rich Stanek and Mrs Virgil Gregory entertained Sunday evening at the Michalec home 318 Thirteenth street SE at a miscellane ous shower for Mr and Mrs Anton Mrazek Games were played during the evening Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Michalec Mr and Mrs Le Roy Gregory Mrs Anna Ulch Miss Doris Nelson Miss Gladys Hutton Mrs Frank Zavodsky Martin Luke Aldrich Stanek Richard and Harold Stanek Louis Michalec Ila Lois Ann and Robert Michalec Virgil Gregory and Anna Mrazek.

Louis Michalec Aldrich Stanek Virgil Gregory Michalec Thirteenth Street SE Anton Mrazek Frank Michalec le Roy Gregory Anna Ulch Doris Nelson Gladys Hutton Frank Zavodsky Martin Luke Richard and Harold Stanek Ila Lois Ann Robert Michalec Anna Mrazek

Fosnacht Couplemark 58th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J C Fosnacht of 712 Seventh Street SW mark their fifty eighth wedding anniversary by receiving friends on Wednesday from 2 to 5 pm. An open house is not planned due to Mrs Fosnachts illness. The couple married February 7 1882 in Blarstown and have lived in Tama Marshalltown Cedar Rapids. They have six grandchildren.

J. C. Fosnacht Seventh Street Fosnacht Marshalltown Cedar Rapids Columbiana County Ohio Walter Forbes George Fosnacht D. R. Stamy Detroit, Mich Clinton Fosnacht

Jimmy Owen Is Honored At 8th Birthday Party

Jimmy Owen celebrated his eighth birthday with a Saturday afternoon party hosted by his mother Mrs. Edwin H. Owen at 556 Knollwood Drive SE. Guests included Marilyn Paxson Diane Skinner Sandra Studer Marjorie Hahn Sally Peck Patty Dunsnee Cynthia Ann O'Brien Judy Morris Catherine Edmonds Jacqueline Edmonds Lois Ann Rayman Genevieve Robinson Jeanette Robinson Margaret Grace Robinson Don Challed Roger Jennison Billy Rieniers Dean Norman Jack Brown Bobby Brownbridge David Suchomel Teddy Todd Bobby Kohl Jack Burns Billy Jim Robinson John Shafer and John Wall. Assisting Mrs. Owen were Mesdames D. S. Challed C. J. Rayman and L. A. Edmonds.

Jimmy Owen Edwin H. Owen Knollwood Drive Jimmy Marilyn Ann Paxson Diane Skinner Sandra Studer Marjorie Hahn Sally Peck Patty Dunsnee Cynthia Ann O'Brien Judy Morris Catherine Edmonds Jacqueline Edmonds Lois Ann Rayman Genevieve Robinson Jeanette Robinson Margaret Grace Robinson Don Challed Roger Jennison Billy Rieniers Dean Norman Jack Brown Bobby Brownbridge David Suchomel Teddy Todd Bobby Kohl Jack Burns Billy Jim Robison John Shafer John Wall Owen D. S. Challed C. J. Rayman L. A. Edmonds

Ramsey Heads to Palm Beach Stay for Six Weeks

Addison J. Ramsey leaves 225 Crescent Street SE for a six week visit at Palm Beach Florida. He will be joined soon by Mrs. Ramsey as local travel details are not given.

Addison J. Ramsey Crescent Street SE Palm Beach Fila Ramsey

Bride Vlasta Bezdecny weds Ernest Sulek in Czech Reformed rite

Miss Vlasta Bezdecny daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Bezdecny Mount Vernon road SE married Ernest Sulek son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sulek of Solon at a candlelight ceremony in the Czech Reformed church. Rev Milo Filipi officiated with palms and floral bas kets. reception followed at the bride's home. They plan to farm near Solon and will honeymoon in Chicago after the ceremony.

Czech Reformed Church Vlasta Bezdecny Charles Bezdecny Mount Vernon Road SE Ernest Sulek Frank Sulek Solon Milo Filipi Charles Bezdecny, Jr Marshalltown Helen Bezdecny Martha Leksa Lillian Salek Robert F. Smahel Swisher Mrs. Sulek Chicago

Veterans of Foreign Wars Open House Aids Auxiliaries

The VFW auxiliary to post 788 held an open house for mothers wives and daughters of overseas World War I veterans. Mrs. Huff spoke on membership and VFW principles. Mrs. Nolan discussed Life in the Iowa Cottage at Eaton Rapids Mich. Court whist provided the diversion with prizes awarded to Mrs. Lausch. Decorations matched Valentine day themes.

Veterans of Foreign Wars William White Harley Huff Emil Vohaska Huff Ray Nolan Iowa Eaton Rapids Mich V. F. W. Auxiliaries Harlan Hopkins Walter Lausch

Cain Birthday and Wedding Anniversary Dinner Honors Mobrys

Mr and Mrs Glenn Mobry hosted a Monday dinner for Mr and Mrs W G Cain at 1716 A avenue NE. The event celebrated Mr Cain s birthday and the Cains thirty seventh wedding anniversary. Gifts were presented to the honored guests.

Glenn Mobry Avenue NE W. G. Cain Mr. Cain Cains

Priscilla Club Holds Twelfth Anniversary Luncheon

The Priscilla club gathered at the Fleming tea room last week to observe its twenty fourth anniversary. Luncheon featured a spring bouquet centerpiece. Tables were set for twelve with two members absent due to illness.

Priscilla Club Fleming Tea Room

Kensington meeting of Columbia division auxiliary

Columbia division No. 37 Ladies' auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors met at Mrs. John E. Randa's home at 2718 Mount Vernon avenue SE. Hostesses were Mesdames Carl Goodwin Vern Kelley R. J. Brodie and C. H. Kiersey. The program “Historic Events and Birthdays of Noted People in February” included a Woodchuck article by Mrs Joe Godfrey a Valentine origin talk by Mrs Bert Haynes and readings on Washington and Lincoln. A current events quiz game and a debate on baking powder versus face powder were held with Mrs C H Kiersey and Mrs Carl Goodwin supporting the affirmative and negative respectively. Guests appeared including Mesdames J A Phillips C S Mofstooth H Fraser Leo Min ehart Paul Seichert J R Taylor R J Hagerman Oscar Muma B Hazen George Miller Esthell McNeil J Mertens C Fullerton C Blue and Miss Helen Randa.

Columbia John E. Randa Mount Vernon Avenue Kensington Carl Goodwin Vern Kelley R. J. Brodie C. H. Klersey Joe Godfrey C. S. Mofstooth H. Fraser Leo Minehart Paul Seichert J. R. Taylor R. J. Hagerman Oscar Muma B. Hazen George Miller Esthell McNeil J. Mertens C. Fullerton C. Blue Helen Randa

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Raymond Kloubec

Mrs. Raymond Kloubec and Miss Gladys Barta hosted a surprise birthday party Sunday evening for Raymond Kloubec rural route 2. Attendants included W J Barta John Kloubec Edmund Beatty Mary Novak Bernice Zak Marcella Kloubec Esther Plucar Margaret Ann Michalek Joseph Cerveny Bud Hahn Harry Noue Vernon Kloubec Joseph Poduska and Willard Poduska. Games and a midnight supper followed with prizes awarded to Beatty Henriette Kloubec Cerveny and Plucar.

Raymond Kloubec Gladys Barta W. J. Barta John Kloubec Edmund Beatty Mary Novak Bernice Zak Marcella Kloubec Esther Plucar Margaret Ann Michalek Joseph Cerveny Bud Hahn Harry Noue Vernon Kloube

Skating Party Hosted by Rasley and Craft

Misses Barbara Rasley and Marilyn Craft hosted a skating party Saturday evening at a local rink. The group then gathered at the Rasley home for a midnight supper and games with attendees including Betty Kutchera Pat Chord Kathryn Maxson Phyllis Merrill Nadine Swan Doreen Moorman Jim Kemp Jim O Brien Jim Ryan Billy McGuire Kenny Hanson Johnny Engledow Jimmy Maloney and George Cropp.

Barbara Rasley Marilyn Craft Rasley Betty Kutchera Pat Chord Kathryn Maxson Phyllis Merrill Nadine Swan Doreen Moorman Jim Kemp Jim O’brien Jim Ryan Billy McGuire Kenny Hanson Johnny Engledow Jimmy Maloney George Cropp

Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs James Taylor Iowa City

A Sunday birthday dinner was hosted at the home of Mr and Mrs James Nye honoring Mrs James Taylor of Iowa City and Mr Nye. Guests included K and Mrs E R Brooks Ma ne and Miss Joan Brooks Marion Mr and Mrs John Frame Mary Mr and Mrs Harry Meredith and David and Joyce Mrs Laura Hess Andrew Snodgrass Mrs Frank Nye Mr and Mrs Edward Nye and Dora Lee McCalley.

James Nye James Taylor Iowa City Nye E. R. Brooks Joan Brooks Marion John Frame Mary Harry Meredith David Joyce Laura Hess Andrew Snodgrass Frank Nye Edward Nye Dora Lee McCalley

Anakikisin Camp Fire Designs Symbols at Meeting

Girls of the Anakikisin Camp Fire group gathered Monday at the First Congregational church to work on symbol designs. They plan to meet next week at Rozann Klass home at 1945 Bever avenue SE.

Anakikisin First Congregational Church Rozann Klass Bever Avenue SE

Camp Fire Group Plans Valentine Party and Trail Dinner

Oseetah Camp Fire group met Saturday morning with guardian Mrs. W L Andrew who accompanied a nature hike. They planned a combined valentine party and trail seekers dinner.

Oseetah The Guardian W. L. Andrew

P T A Meeting Planned at Congregational Church

Johnson and Buchanan schools will meet in the basement of the Congregational church Wednesday at 2 30 p m. Mrs Helen Brown of Iowa City from the Child Welfare Research station at the University of Iowa will discuss Do Children Need Money. Social committee members are Mrs Earl Bickel Mrs James Prouty and Mrs C S Foster.

Johnson and Buchanan Congregational Church Helen Brown Iowa City Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa Johnson Earl Bickel James Prouty C. S. Foster

Edgewood School Mothers Club Meets Thursday at 1 P.M.

The Mothers' club of Edgewood School No 1 will meet Thursday at the school at 1 p.m. for lunch. The Ladies' aid members of Covington will be guests. Attendees should bring the usual requirements and their own dishes.

Mothers’ Club Edgewood School No. 1 Ladies’ Aid Covington

Miss Strathmann Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Miss Mary Margaret Strathmann was feted at a surprise birthday party Sunday evening at her home on Country Club Parkway SE. The event hosted by S. D. C. club members featured hostesses Misses Betty Fitzgerald Mary Hiegel Jean Norberg Barbara Ryan and Eunice Boyle. Guests included Jean and Geraldine Phillips Leo Morrissey Charles Imig Robert Hofford Steve Stramel Eugene Stepanek Francis Nunemaker George Norman Hugh White and Ted Stinger from Mount Vernon.

Mary Margaret Strathmann Country Club Parkway SE Betty Fitzgerald Mary Hiegel Jean Norberg Barbara Ryan Eunice Boyle Jean and Geraldine Phillips Leo Morrissey Charles Imig Robert Hofford Steve Stramel Eugene Stepanek Francis Nunemaker George Norman Hugh White Ted Stinger Mount Vernon

Posture program highlighted by Business Girls' League

Miss Opal Dee Porter of Wilson High School spoke on posture to the Business Girls' League at the YWCA on Monday night and showed motion pictures. Sadie Hawkins, the feature member for the year, attended and her posture was corrected. Gladys Hauser led the program and Nancy Gibbons chaired the postmeeting propaganda discussion.

Opal Dee Porter Wilson High School Business Girls’ League Y.W.C.A Sadie Hawkins Gladys Hauser Nancy Gibbons

Cultus Club Meets at Mrs I A Moore Home

Members of the Cultus club gathered Thursday at 428 First Avenue W the home of Mrs Ira A Moore with Mrs J P Flanders presiding. Program chairwoman Mrs R D Chord introduced Mrs C L Reynolds who reviewed Anne Lindberghs Listen The Wind. Hostess aided by Mrs Chord.

Cultus Club Ira A. Moore First Avenue J. P. Flanders R. D. Chord C. L. Reynolds Anne Lindbergh Chord

Miss Halsey Announces Engagement at Bridge Party

Miss Maurine Halsey of 124 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE hosted a Monday bridge gathering where she announced her engagement to Walter B. Jones of Cedar Rapids. The wedding is planned for the spring. The Halsey family and the Jones family of St. Joseph Michigan were noted. Eight guests attended.

Maurine Halsey Twenty-fifth Street Drive Walter B. Jones Cedar Rapids Miss Halsey George H. Halsey Mr. Jones W. B. Jones St. Joseph, Mich

Dairy Dale Community Picnic Supper Tonight at 6:30

The Dairy Dale community invites all residents and their friends to a picnic supper in the hall Thursday at 6 30 p m Attendees should bring the usual picnic requirements and join neighbors for the gathering.

Dairy Dale

Linn I O F Dad And Son Banquet On Feb 14

Linn county Odd Fellows and their sons plan a Father and Son banquet on February 14 at 6 30 p m in Sokol hall at 415 Third Street SE. The event benefits Thomas Wildey Junior lodge with speakers Frank Carideo University of Iowa football coach and H W Hardy Iowa Grand Master. Motion pictures of the 1939 Iowa Minnesota game will be shown and junior members will sing. Dr L B Sedlacek toasts. Guests expected from Springville Ely Mount Vernon Marion Coggan Troy Mills Center Point. Committee members include H B Garrison Russell Schamberger Sam Frasinger Jerry Hanus Clark Johnson and Andrew Schamberger.

Linn County Odd Fellows Jan Hus Lodge No. 51 Sokol Hall Third Street Thomas L. B. Sedlacek Springville Ely Mount Vernon Marion Coggan Troy Mills Center Point H. B. Garrison Russell Schamberger Sam Frasinger Jerry Hanus Clark Johnson Andrew Schamberger

Lederer to translate Goethe as Theater Director essay

Dr. Max Lederer, new history professor at Coe College, will translate from German the essay Goethe as a Theater Director. He fled Austria after the Nazi rise and once worked in the Austrian Ministry of Education. His son is Dr. Walter Lederer of Queens College and his brother Dr. Emil Lederer, economist, died in May.

Max Lederer Coe College Goethe Ministry of Education Department of Higher Education Lederer Walter Lederer Queens College New York Emil Lederer Political and

Soviet Black Sea Coastline Exceeds Thousand Miles

The report notes that Soviet Russia maintains a Black Sea coastline stretching well over 1,000 miles, highlighting its extensive maritime border and strategic access to regional ports.

Soviet Russia Black Sea

Should High School Pupils Have Longer Luncheon Hour

The school board plans a two week parent survey to decide if lunch should extend to one and a half hours. Superintendent Deamer aims to report on 2 000 parents next meeting. Cafeterias served 41 971 meals in 93 days with a small net profit of 29.22 dollars.

Arthur Deamer J. K. von Lackum Harold Trewin Deamer

Chicken supper advertised by Church of the Brethren

Mr and Mrs Otto Werner of 1612 First Avenue E have returned from Pipestone Minnesota where Mr Werner spent four months in Ashton Memorial Hospital after confinement.

Church of the Brethren Otto Werner First Avenue E Pipestone Mian Werner Ashton Memorial Hospital

No Midweek Prayer at Bethany Congregational This Week

Bethany Congregational Church cancels the midweek prayer meeting planned for Wednesday evening. No makeup date was announced.

Bethany Congregational Church

Berney to Speak on Blood Transfusion at K of C Meeting

Dr. Paul W. Berney will discuss blood transfusion at the Knights of Columbus blood donors group meeting. The talk coincides with the recently organized group and will take place at 8 15 p.m. Tuesday at the K C club.

Paul W. Berney The Knights of Columbus K. C

Lost purse reported by Mrs. Forest Stewart

Mrs. Forest Stewart reports the loss of an evening purse containing cash and personal items valued at 12 dollars. She believes it disappeared near the Cedar Rapids Country Club Sunday evening. The Gazette notes Alma Broussard, with multiple intoxication and disturbance arrests, is not related to other Cedar Rapids families.

Forest Stewart Thirtyfourth Street Alma Broussard Cedar Rapids

Accused of Disturbance Arrested After Home Altercation

J. W. Willman, 55, of 1633 Coldstream avenue NE, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday on drunkenness and disturbing the peace charges after his wife reported he damaged furniture and forced her from their home. He was held in the city jail pending Thursday trial. Patrolmen reported arriving as he met them with an unloaded shotgun.

J. W. Willman Coldstream Avenue Willman

Man Pleads Not Guilty After Gas Theft Charge

A defendant appeared before Judge Thomas B. Powell Tuesday morning denying the charge. Bond was set at $110. Fifteen gallons of gasoline and a heavy-duty battery valued at $18 were stolen from a Kutchera Sodding and Fuel truck between Saturday noon and Monday noon. E. J. Whisler reported the theft Monday afternoon. The truck was parked in a vacant lot at Seventh Avenue and Fifth Street SE.

Thomas B. Powell Kutchera E. J. Whisler Seventh Avenue Fifth Street

Theft Reported at Home Café Terrace

Coe College sophomore Robert Spiegelhauer told police that his billfold containing two five dollar bills was stolen from his coat at the Home Café Terrace 107 Third Avenue SE while he worked there at noon yesterday.

Robert Spiegelhauer Coe College Third Avenue SE

Missing Dresses Reported From Beverly's Shop

Beverly's ready-to-wear manager Bernice French reported two dresses missing from stock after closing. The dresses valued at 1.77 dollars each were discovered absent during a routine inventory review at the 219 First Avenue E store.

Bernice French Beverly First Avenue E

Advisory Board Meeting for Cedar Rapids Nutrition Service

Thirteen members of the advisory board for the Community Nutrition Service welfare project of the Junior League of Cedar Rapids met Monday afternoon in the Montrose hotel league room. Mrs. Edwin H. Wadsworth chaired the session and Miss Bernice Hopper reported on project phases.

Community Nutrition Service Junior League of Cedar Rapids Montrose Hotel Edwin H. Wadsworth Bernice Hopper

Newman Booster Club Holds Dinner and Prize Night

The Newman Booster Club of Newman's store held a meeting and dinner Monday evening in the Lafayette cafe club room with 81 attending. Prizes in the slogan contest went to Miss Esther Osborne and Lynn Bucklin. An amateur boxing contest was followed by dancing.

Newman Booster Club Newman's Lafayette Cafe Club Esther Osborne Lynn Bucklin

How to Make a Splendid Cough Remedy at Home

A home cough remedy recipe claims no cooking is needed. Mix 2 cups granulated sugar with 1 cup water until dissolved then add 214 ounces of Pinex from a druggist to make a pint of cough syrup. The ad promises quick relief by loosening phlegm soothing irritated membranes and improving breathing with a Nor way Pine guaiacol compound. Money back if not satisfied.

Custodians Seek Pay Boost To Balance Work Conditions

Local No 55 of the A F of L asks the next school budget to raise maintenance wages. In a letter to the school board the group seeks shorter hours and a five day week when possible, noting eight hour days are unlikely soon but urging reductions and recognition of increased duties. Harold Trewin chairs the board discussion.

A. F of L Earl Demery Huron L. Adams Harold Trewin

Aftermath of Chicken Dinners at St Luke’s Hospital

Monday was a feast day on chickens at St Luke’s hospital with two choking incidents. Mrs Fan nie Smith, 58, Mount Vernon, had a chicken bone retrieved from her throat at 5 pm after swallowing at noon. Mary Elb rock, 19, Lowden, was treated at 10 pm for a similar throat obstruction. Both remained in good condition Tuesday.

St. Luke's Hospital Fannie Smith Mount Vernon Mary Elbrock Lowden

Cedar Rapids Highs Face Plant Food Shortage

The Cedar Rapids high schools reported a notable shortage of plant nutrients on grounds. Chief engineer Joseph Suma told the school board the averages show lime 0.12 below minimum, nitrogen 2.03, phosphorus 11.18, and potash 4.12 percent deficits.

Cedar Rapids Joseph Suma Suma Wilson Roosevelt McKinley Franklin

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