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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1940

Page

5

Linn County Medical Relief Clinic Discussed by Women's Club

Dr. Harry M. Ivins outlined Linn county relief after World War I, detailing three-part funding and care system. The program covers authorization slips, day and night medical service from 100 county physicians, and clinics for syphilis Prenatal classes and dental care. The Cedar afternoon meeting of 120 members featured musical numbers and a report on by-law changes and new members.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Ivins Dr. Ivins F. J. Kouba Philoophy Westinghouse Grace Koppenhaver Guy McKibben Lorenzen W. Flanbert G. Y. Swartzendruber Carl Janecek Raymond Beck R J. Pollock Julia Buresh F W. Oxley C. C. Little J. Geiger George Westcott Henry Shannon Gien W. Ives L. L. Owen Ways and Means P. A Olson Mildred MacDanel Read Aulden Griffin the Cedar Dr. Linn County Medical Relief Clinic

St Pauls Camp Fire Guardians to Be Honored Tea

Members of the girls work committee of St Pauls Methodist church host a valentine tea February 13 from 3 30 to 5 p m in the church parlors to honor the Camp Fire guardians. Special guests include Miss Jane Garwood and Miss Dorothy Canfield and several board members. Guardians listed include Mrs W C Tenney Mrs Henry Like Mrs O E Long Mrs D Houser and Miss Mae Cass with others noted among guests and board members.

St. Paul’s Methodist Church Jane Garwood Dorothy Canfield St. Paul’s Church St. Paul’s W. C. Tenney Henry Like O. E. Long D. Houser Mae Cass Floyd Knapp F. C. Waples J. A. Yessler

Chapter HJ Members Meet for Dessert Luncheon

Thirty two members of chapter HJ of P E O gathered Monday 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. Ferguon. Guest Miss Louise Hathaway of GM attended.

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

Family luncheon honors Lisbon guest age 87

Mrs Frank F. Bates hosted a family luncheon at 1736 Sixth Avenue SE on Tuesday in honor of her mother Mrs John Aurache of Lisbon who turned 87. Eight guests attended the luncheon.

Frank F. Bates Sixth Avenue SE John Aurache Lisbon

Horticulture Short Course and Roadside Conference Planned

An Ames home horticulture short course will be held February 13 for farm subjects and February 14 for growing perennials annuals and house plants. The annual Roadside and Shadetree conference is scheduled for February 22 and 23.

Garden Club Ames

Hostesses Entertain for Mrs Plotz at Gas Room Event

Mrs William Mrstik joined four other hostesses Thursday evening in the Glow room of the Gas company to entertain Mrs Kenneth Plotz, a recent bride, at a social gathering.

William Mrstik Gas Company Kenneth Plotz

Guardians In Installation Ceremonies At Cedar Rapids

Mrs G V Wood was installed as president of the Cedar Rapids Camp Fire Guardians association in a candlelight ceremony at the First Presbyterian church. New officers include Mrs A S Mason as vice president and Mrs A L Hinton as secretary and treasurer. Mrs Wells C Peck installed, noted the theme from Matthew 5 16 and the value of guardian service for young wives.

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

P. E. O. Chapter II Hosts Dessert Luncheon

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

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

Community Players to Hold Tryouts for The Petrified Forest

The Community Players announce tryouts Thursday at 7 30 p m in the community playhouse Y M C A building for the next production The Petrified Forest by Robert Sherwood. Eleven men and three women are needed. Humphrey Bogart and Leslie Howard starred in both screen and stage versions.

Community Players Community Playhouse Robert Sherwood Humphrey Bogart Leslie Howard

P E O Chapter IF Sets Constitutional Quiz

Mrs. L. D. Lyon entertained sixteen members at 1116 Tenth Street NW Monday. Guest speaker Mrs. J. F. Ball from Chapter IH led a constitutional quiz. Other 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 NW Chapter IF J. F. Ball Chapter IH M. S. McClaran Williamsburg A. L. Lyon F. Moulton R. J. Thiel Iowa City

Mrs Shaffer Hosts Luncheon Party at Linden Drive Home

Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer was hostess Tuesday afternoon entertaining a few friends at a luncheon party held at her home on 2001 Linden Drive SE.

Mrs W F Johnes Heads to Lake Worth for Winter Stay

Mrs W F Johnes of 1816 Fifth avenue SE departed by motor for Lake Worth Florida this morning and plans to stay there until May.

W. F. Johnes Fifth Avenue SE Lake Worth Fla

Shower Honoring Anton Mrazek and Bridegroom

Mrs Louis Michalec Mrs Ald rich Stanek and Mrs Virgil Gregory entertained Sunday evening at the Michalec home 318 Thirteenth street SE with a miscellan eous shower for Mr and Mrs Anton Mrazek Games were played Those attending 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

58th Anniversary Observation for Mr and Mrs Fosnacht

Mr and Mrs J C Fosnacht of 712 Seventh street SW observe their fifty eighth wedding anniversary with a private open house due to Mrs Fosnacht’s illness. They wed in Blairstown on February 7 1882 and have lived in Tama Marshalltown and Cedar Rapids. Their children include Mrs Walter Forbes George Fosnacht Mrs D R Stamy Detroit Mich and Clinton Fosnacht Marshalltown. They have six grandchildren.

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

Jimmy Owen Fetes Eighth Birthday Party

Jimmy Owen son of Mr and Mrs Edwin H Owen hosts an eighth birthday party Saturday afternoon at 556 Knollwood Drive SE. Guests include Marilyn Paxson Diane Skinner Sandra Studer Marjorie Hahn Sally Peck Patty Dunshee Cynthia O'Brien Judy Morris Catherine Edmonds Jacqueline Edmonds Lois Rayman Genevieve Robinson Jeanette Robinson Margaret Robinson Don Challed Roger Jennison and more. Assistants Mrs D S Challed C J Rayman and L A Edmonds aided the celebration.

Jimmy Owen Edwin H. Owen Knollwood Drive Jimmy Marilyn Ann Paxson Diane Skinner Sandra Studer Marjorie Hahn Sally Peck Patty Dunshee 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 Riemers Dean Norman Jack Brown Bobby Brownbridge David Suchomel Teddy Todd Bobby Kohl Jack Burns Billy Jim Robinson John Shafer John Wall Owen D. S. Challed C. J. Rayman L. A. Edmonds

Ramsey begins six week stay at Palm Beach Florida

Addison J. Ramsey of 225 Crescent Street SE has departed for a six week stay in Palm Beach Florida. He will be joined soon by his wife Mrs. Ramsey.

Addison J. Ramsey Crescent Street SE Palm Beach, Fla Ramsey

Miss Vlasta Bezdecny Weds Ernest Sulek in Czech Reformed Ceremony

At the Czech Reformed church a Saturday ceremony joined Miss Vlasta Bezdecny and Ernest Sulek. The double ring rite, with palms and spring flowers, featured music by carolists and pianist Martha Leksa. The couple, given in marriage by the bride’s father, plan to live on a farm near Solon after a Chicago trip.

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 Sulek Chicago

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Open House

The V F W auxiliary to post 788 held a Sunday open house for mothers wives and daughters of overseas World War I veterans. Volunteers Mrs William White Mrs Harley Huff and Mrs Emil Vohaska ran arrangements while Mrs Huff spoke on membership. Mrs Ray Nolan discussed Life in the Iowa Cottage at Eaton Rapids Michigan as sponsored by Iowa V F W auxiliaries and posts. Court whist was supervised by Mrs Harlan Hopkins with prize to Mrs Walter Lausch. Decorations matched Valentine day themes.

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

Couple Honored Cain on Birthday and Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Glenn Mobry hosted a dinner Monday honoring Mr W G Cain on his birthday and his thirty seventh wedding anniversary. Gifts were presented to the honored guests.

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

Kensington Meeting of Columbia Division No 37 Auxiliary

Columbia division No 37 Ladies auxiliary met at 2718 Mount Vernon Ave SE for a Kensington program titled Historic Events and Birthdays of Noted People in February. Mrs Joe Godfrey gave The Woodchuck or Groundhog and Mrs Bert Haynes spoke on St Valentine’s Day with others presenting Washington and Lincoln and current events questions.

Columbia Division John E. Randa Mount Vernon Avenue Kensington Carl Goodwin Vern Kelley R. J. Brodie C. H. Klersey Joe Godfrey C. S. Moritooth 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 for Raymond Kloubec at rural route 2

Mrs Raymond Kloubec and Miss Gladys Barta hosted a surprise party Sunday evening in honor of Raymond Kloubec. Guests included W J Barta John Kloubec Edmund Beatty Mary Novak Bernice Zak Marcella Kloubec Esther Flucar Margaret Michalek Joseph Cerveny Bud Hahn Harry Noue Vernon Kloubec Joseph Poduska Willard Poduska. Games were played and a midnight supper served. Prizes went to Beatty Henriette Kloubec Cerveny and Miss Plucar.

Raymond Kloubec Gladys Barta W. J. Barta John Kloubec Edmund Beatty Mary Novak Bernice Zak Marcella Kloubec Esther Flucar Margaret Ann Michalek Joseph Cerveny Bud Hahn Harry No

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 later gathered at the Rasley home for a midnight supper and games with 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 Honors Mrs. Taylor and Mr. Nye

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

Girls of Anakikisin Camp Fire design symbols

The Anakikisin Camp Fire girls met Monday at First Congregational church to work on symbol designs. They will meet next week at Rozann Klass's home at 1945 Bever Avenue SE.

Anakikisin First Congregational Church Rozann Klass Bever Avenue SE

Oseetah Camp Fire Plans Valentine Party and Trail Dinner

The Oseetah Camp Fire group met Saturday morning with guardian Mrs. W. L. Andrew who accompanied a nature hike. Plans were made for a combined valentine party and trail seekers dinner.

Oseetah The Guardian W. L. Andrew Trail Seeker

PTA Meetings Set at Congregational Church Basement

Johnson and Buchanan schools plan a PTA gathering in the Congregational church basement Wednesday at 2 30 p m. Mrs Helen Brown of Iowa City will discuss Do Children Need Money The Johnson social committee includes Mrs Earl Bickel Mrs James Prouty and Mrs C S Foster.

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

Priscilla Club Observes 24th Anniversary at Fleming Tea Room

Members gathered at the Fleming tea room last week to mark the Priscilla club's twenty fourth anniversary. Luncheon featured a spring bouquet centerpiece and twelve place settings, with two members absent due to illness.

Priscilla Club Fleming Tea Room

Mothers' Club Meeting At Edgewood No 1 School

Edgewood school No 1 Mothers Club will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. for lunch. The Ladies aid members of Covington will attend as guests. Attendees should bring their usual supplies 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 celebrated at a surprise party Sunday evening at 2010 Country Club Parkway SE. The event, hosted by S. D. C. club members, featured hostesses 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

Business Girls League Posture Program At YWCA

Miss Opal Dee Porter of Wilson High spoke on posture to the Business Girls League at the YWCA on Monday night and showed motion pictures. Gladys Hauser led the program, Sadie Hawkins attended, and later members discussed propaganda analysis with Nancy Gibbons guiding.

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

Cultus Club Meets at Mrs. Ira A. Moore Home

Members of the Cultus club met Thursday at 428 First Avenue West with Mrs. J. P. Flanders presiding. Program chair Mrs. R. D. Chord introduced Mrs. C. L. Reynolds who reviewed Anne Lindberghs Listen The Wind. Hostess helped by Mrs. Chord.

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

Miss Halsey Engaged to Walter B Jones in Cedar Rapids

Miss Maurine Halsey of 124 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE announced her engagement to Walter B Jones of Cedar Rapids at a Monday bridge gathering hosted by Miss Halsey. The wedding is planned for spring. Miss Halsey is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Halsey and Mr. and Mrs. W B Jones are her fiancé's parents from St. Joseph Michigan. Eight guests attended the party.

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 Offered

Dairy Dale invites all residents and friends to a picnic supper on Thursday at 6 30 p m in the hall. Attendees should bring the usual picnic requirements.

Dairy Dale

Linn I O F Dad And Son Banquet Set For Feb 14

Linn county Odd Fellows and their sons gather February 14 at 6 30 pm for a Father and Son banquet benefiting Thomas Wildey Junior lodge at Sokol hall 415 Third street SE. Speakers include Frank Carideo University of Iowa football coach and H W Hardy grand master of Iowa Odd Fellows. Movies of 1939 Iowa Minnesota games shown. Junior lodge members provide music. Dr L B Sedlacek toastmaster. Guests expected from Springville Ely Mount Vernon Marion Coggan Troy Mills and Center Point. Committee members are 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 Wildey Frank Carideo University of Iowa H. W. Hardy Hampton Iowa Odd Fellows Minnesota 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 Plans Translation of Goethe as Theater Director

Dr. Max Lederer, new history professor at Coe College, will translate his German essay Goethe as a Theater Director. The piece, written while he faced forced retirement after the Nazi rise, cites a ministry of education Austrian higher education official. Lederer is father to Walter Lederer of Queens College. his brother Emil Lederer, economist at NYU, died in May.

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

Soviet Black Sea Coastline Extends Over a Thousand Miles

The Soviet Union maintains a Black Sea coastline exceeding 1,000 miles, highlighting its extensive access to maritime routes. This shoreline spans regions along multiple republics, underscoring strategic and economic importance for coastal defense and trade.

Soviet Russia Black Sea

Should High School Pupils Have Longer Luncheon Hour

A survey of 2 000 parents will be conducted over two weeks to decide on extending the high school lunch period from 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes. Trustees and Superintendent argue the change is needed for medical and welfare reasons, noting cafeterias served 41,971 meals in 93 days with a small net profit.

Arthur Deamer J. K. von Lackum Fr Ou Harold Trewin Deamer

City Briefs and Notices from Local Community

Chicken supper priced at 35 cents offered Thursday evening by the Church of the Brethren. Advertisement notes Mr. and Mrs. Otto Werner of 1612 First Avenue East have returned from Pipestone Minnesota after four months at Ashton Memorial hospital. There is no midweek prayer meeting at Bethany Congregational church this week as its Wednesday session is canceled. Dr. Paul W. Berney speaks on Blood Transfusion for the Knights of Columbus blood donors group at a regular meeting Tuesday at the Knights of Columbus club.

Otto Werner First Avenue E Pipestone Minn Werner Ashton Memorial Hospital Bethany Congregational Church Paul W. Berney the Knights of Columbus K. C. Clu

Loss of purse reported by Cedar Rapids resident

Mrs. Forest Stewart reported losing her evening purse with $12 inside near Cedar Rapids Country Club Sunday evening. Police were told of the loss Monday at 142 Thirty Fourth Street Drive SE, with the Gazette noting Alma Broussard has prior arrest records and is unrelated to other Cedar Rapids families.

Forest Stewart Thirtyfourth Street Alma Broussard Cedar Rapids

Man Arrested for Drunkenness After Domestic Disturbance

J. W. Willman, 65, of 1633 Coldstream avenue NE, was jailed pending Thursday trial on charges of drunkenness and disturbing the peace after his wife said he broke up furniture and drove her from their home. Patrolmen reported he met them with an unloaded shotgun.

J. W. Willman Coldstream Avenue Willman

Man Pleads Not Guilty On Gas Theft Charge

A man entered a not guilty plea before Judge Thomas B. Powell Tuesday morning. Bond set at $110. Police report a theft of fifteen gallons of gasoline and a heavy-duty battery valued at $18 from a Kutchera Sodding and Fuel truck parked at Seventh Avenue and Fifth Street SE between Saturday noon and Monday noon, reported by E. J. Whisler.

Thomas B. Powell Kutchera Sodding and Fuel Company E. J. Whisler Seventh Avenue Fifth Street

Theft report at Home Cafe Teria documented

Coe college sophomore Robert Spiegelhauer reported to police that his billfold containing two five dollar bills was stolen from his coat at the Home cafe teria located at 107 Third avenue SE while he worked there at noon.

Robert Spiegelhauer Coe College Third Avenue SE

Missing Dresses Reported At Beverly's Shop

Miss Bernice French manager of Beverly's ready to wear shop at 219 First Avenue E reported to police that after closing two dresses valued at 1.77 each were found missing from stock.

Bernice French Beverly First Avenue E

Nutrition Board Meets at Montrose Hotel

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

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

Neman Booster Club Holds Meeting and Dinner in Lafayette

The Neman Booster club of Newman's store held a Monday evening business meeting and dinner party 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.

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

How to Make a Splendid Cough Remedy at Home

An easy home cough syrup recipe using 2 cups sugar 1 cup water and 214 ounces Pinex to yield a pint. The ad touts quick action by loosening phlegm soothing membranes and easing breathing, claiming savings and long shelf life. Pinex contains Norway Pine guaiacol. Money back if not pleased.

School Custodians Seek Pay Boost for Work Conditions

Local No. 55 of the A F L and school maintenance staff asked the board for a higher appropriation in the next budget to balance and improve working conditions. The letter, signed by Earl Demery and Huron L. Adams, calls for shorter hours where possible and more recognition of increased responsibilities, especially in larger buildings.

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 at St Luke's hospital with two chicken bone incidents. Mrs Fan nie Smith, 58, Mount Vernon, swallowed a bone at noon and had it removed at 5 p.m. Mary Elb rock, 19, Lowden, received similar treatment at 10 p.m. Both remained in good condition Tuesday.

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

High School Grounds Short In Plant Food

Four Cedar Rapids high schools report a notable shortage of plant nutrients. Chief engineer Joseph Suma told the school board the average shortfalls are lime 0.12, nitrogen 2.03, phosphorus 11.18 and potash 4.12 percent.

Cedar Rapids Joseph Suma Suma P.H Wilson Roosevelt McKinley Franklin

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Tells Woman's Club of Linn Medical Relief Frank Bates Mrs. Plotz Mrs. Lyon Mrs. Shaffer Mrs. Johnes Florida Honor Anton Mrazeks Addison Ramsey V. F. W. Open House W. G. Cains Anakikisin Camp Fire Oseetah Camp Fire P.T.A. Meetings Edgewood No Miss Strathmann I. A. Moore Linn I. O. O. F Dad and Son Dr. Lederer Flapper By Sylvia City Briefs Church of the Brethren Coe “Hasher Nutrition Board Newman Club CON Tillyer Chambers Inskeep Optical Co Tes Street Ray F. Tisher Martin America
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