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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1957
Page
1
Kay Sherwood outlines a simple Valentine party plan for youngsters, encouraging teens to host with budget basics, homemade decorations, and a ready made centerpiece. Activities include heart hunts and indoor games, with emphasis on guidance and discreet support by the adult organizer.
PHILADELPHIA AP This city plans to hire 10 women as enforcement officers for parking regulations only. Police Commissioner Thomas J. Gibbons says other cities have found women ticketgivers less likely to draw sarcasm or criticism from motorists they warn or ticket.
Members of the ACT Auxiliary hosted a Wednesday dinner at the Sheraton Montrose in honor of Mrs Howard Bard of San Bernardino California a past supreme counselor. A luncheon was also held Wednesday at the Amanas to honor her.
Two Camp Fire groups met Wednesday at Sah-nah Camp Fire. Officers were elected at the leader's home, Mrs. Russ Jones, 814 Twenty-first Street SE, Paula Jones president Arlene Nemec vice president Connie Schmidt secretary Barbara Lee treasurer Jo Ellen Thompson scribe. Parents attended an evening council fire at Mrs. J. W. Hummel, 525 Vernon Drive SE. The ceremony was...
Based on the life of Miss Edith Kempthorne the Okiteka Camp Fire group at Johnson School elected Betsy Corey president Laurie Daniel vice president Martha Morris secretary Janice Warren treasurer Joan Vavra and Winifred Oliver telephone committee and Kay Telford iscribe Mrs Larry Vavra of 1802 Washington Avenue SE serves as leader
Miss Peggy Ann Mitchell daughter of the Robert Mitchells of 357 Garden Drive SE will host a potluck dinner Thursday at 5 p.m. for girls in sophomore, junior and senior classes at McKinley and Franklin high schools. The dinner precedes the Franklin McKinley basketball game.
Ben Bonham was installed president of the LAPM staff club of the Rebekahs at ceremonies Tuesday in Maine hall. Also installed were Valerie Hamilton vice president Lucille Sheets secretary Emma Hammond treasurer Marguerite Johnson chaplain and Marguerite Mc Caul reporter.
The 1956 labor handbook shows women reached a new high in employment averaging almost 21 million and held a majority of clerical roles, many in teaching nursing and dietetics. Nearly a million women were managers or proprietors, about double 1940 levels, reflecting rising opportunities alongside home duties and labor-saving aids. Gale Storm stars in A Comedy of Errors on MY LITTLE MARGIE Thursday at 3.30 Channel 9.
Women who found hair sprays harsh may miss out on improved formulas now available. Lanolin-containing sprays aid various hair types, including dry or wispy locks. Gentle non oily preparations offer control for stubborn or lank tresses. Some formulas serve as setting lotions to train the hair. A dash of the right spray can distinguish a groomed head from a tousled one.
John G Chanting argues that parents should own child rearing decisions. Specialists can offer directions and methods, but ultimate choices depend on parental values and personal judgment rather than blind reliance on authorities or complete scientific certainty.
The piece contrasts parental aims with healthy growth in children. It notes that striving for a perfect child kills effort, while insisting on absolute parental authority stifles independence, producing rebellion. An expert warns that defining the problem honestly is the hardest step toward solutions.
Notice is given that on February 11, 1957 at 9 o clock a.m. an instrument purporting to be the last will of Adren J Hand, late of Cedar Rapids, will be heard in the District Court for proof and probate. Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa February 6, 1957. ANTE. AXMEAR Clerk District Court Donnelly, Lynch and Dallas attorneys.
Rearing and family problems often mean examining our own attitudes and aims. This hard job tries our honesty and patience, a task only parents can do for themselves.
New York report shows rising female gambling, with Leanne noting about 80,000 women in the city play poker weekly. Scarne estimates two billion dollars exchanged annually among women players and around 100 million in annual losses, with some households wrecked by debts.
Scarne observes a surge of female gamblers driven by more women in the workforce and greater disposable income. He notes poker appeals as a game of chance and offers escape or a path to winnings, contrasting with bridge which teaches card sense.
Two King's Daughters units voted five dollar contributions to cerebral palsy heart and polio funds at a Naomi circle dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs. Eugenia Sheldon at 1311 Oakland road NE. Mrs. M B Nelson led devotions and Mrs. Josie Henry taught. Friendship circle voted to buy equipment for Linn County Mental Health Center at a salad luncheon with Mrs. Donald Ink at 3015 Henderson avenue SE. Mrs. D I Roland led and Mrs. Tom Termohlen gave devotions.
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