Cedar Rapids Eta Beta Pi Fraternity Cooks and Cleans All
Cedar Rapids men form a kitchen club Eta Beta Pi centered on dish washing and cooking for Sunday suppers. President John M. Drabelle and members Harvey C. McClary Harold Rowe Ed Moorman Reuben Smith Leon Hasek Ray Chandler Marvin Wright cook wash and entertain with onion soup Welsh rarebit and barbecued ribs. The group showcases playful roasts of male hobby chefs and invites new members with a one month meal ticket as entry fee.
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Cedar Rapids
Eta Beta Pi Fraternity
Harvey C. McClary
John M. Drabelle
Marvin Wright
Harold Rowe
Reuben Smith
Edward Moorman
Leon Hasek
Ray Chandler
John Drabelle
Henrici
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Mount Vernon
Drabelle
Rock Island
John
Dad
Mr. Rowe
Harvey McClary
Eta Beta Pi Club
Eta Beta Pi
Chefs’ Club
Angel Foods
Center
Vern Thompson
Mr. Smith
Odd Funeral Request Egg in Coffin and Other Tales
In Bayswater Mrs. Alice Mercy Cox wills her umbrella marked with initials to accompany her coffin for burial, a keepsake from a late sweetheart. In Southend Emma Burton, 80, wins one penny weekly maintenance after revealing her husband left after four days in January 1936. Glasgow’s Dr William L Baxter, 96, memorized the entire Bible and rose at 2 am to study, claiming four hours sleep suffices. A Swedish engineer debuts a siren that induces sea‑sickness within fifty yards. Westminster Abbey prepares a 200‑worker 2,000‑sq‑yd carpet for King George and Queen Elizabeth’s May coronation costing $50,000. Mayfair parties shift from champagne to beer and sausages with homemade movie shows.
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Southend
Eng
Emma Burton
Glasgow
Westminster Abbey
George
Elizabeth
London
Linn County Couples Tie The Knot In 1936
An analysis of 779 marriage licenses in Linn County shows a wide range of occupations among brides and grooms from cigar salesmen to farmers and cooks. Divorces numbered 280, with wives averaging 29.41 years and husbands 33.59.
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Linn County
E. W. Lundquist
Army
Navy
Cupid
Dan Cupid
District Court
Linn
Shrine Palm Sunday Concert Planned by El Kahir Band
El Kahir Shrine completes plans for its Palm Sunday concert on March 21 at 3 p.m. in the Shrine temple auditorium. The forty piece El Kahir band will be augmented by forty guest musicians from other organizations. Vocal and instrumental solos by guest artists. Band directed by William F Vesely. Program announced with no admission charge.
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el Kahir Shrine
Shrine Temple
el Kahir
William F. Vesely
Penny Pinchers Plea in Ominous Verse
A humorous lament in verse about money woes and the lure of wealth. The speaker frets over cash scarcity and rising prices as EBT and wages strain. They warn that even riches may not grant entry at life’s final gate.
Lionel Barrymore: Film Stars Should Be Democratic
Lionel Barrymore says actors are like ice cubes, melting away and equal to fans, noting the fragility of fame. He argues performers should stay democratic and remembers the transient nature of the film business while appreciating his role in Captain Courageous.
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Lionel Barrymore
International Service
Barrymore
Captain Drisko Troop
Freddie Bartholomew
Java Island Holds Record Population
Java is the world's most populated island with an estimated population over 36 million. Its area covers 48 504 square miles, highlighting high density on a relatively small landmass.
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Java
Barrymore touts democracy in Hollywood with rising stars
Barrymore credits the film industry’s democratic spirit, noting stars like Bob Taylor Clark Gable and Jean Harlow remain humble despite fame. He recalls helping young performers and contrasts old European ideas with today’s on set equality, recalling roles from atmosphere to director.
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Bob Taylor
Hussy
Clark Gable
Jean Harlow
Hollywood
A Virgin Forest and Second Growth Impenetrability
A proverb notes that a virgin forest remains more impenetrable than even a mature second growth. The saying contrasts pristine wilderness with regrown timber to highlight resilience of untouched nature.
Dad And Son Banquet Of Second Christian Church
The annual father and son banquet of the Second Christian church will be held Monday March 1 at 6 30. Mark Brodie will toastmaster Lester Comreid will speak for the fathers and Fred Mineck will represent the boys. Roy Heerner will lead the community singing and Mrs Clifford Mason will be pianist. Arlie Comreid and Jack Linkletter will perform guitar selections. The Rev R S Phillips of St James Methodist church will be the guest speaker and direct the fun hour.
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Second Christian Church
Mark Brodie
Lester Comreid
Fred Mineck
Roy Heerner
Clifford Mason
Arlie Comreid
Jack Linkletter
R. S. Phillips
St. James Methodist Church
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Chefs' Club
Mr. Drabelle
de Jeun
Cook Books
Vermont Reserve
Ed Moorman
S.O.S
Mr. Moorman
Chopsuey
Alice Mercy Cox
Bayswater
William L. Baxter
Stockholm
Dudley Ward
Duke of Windsor
Fred C. Henson
Yaman
Shrine
Ives
St. Peter
Wallace X. Rawles
INS
Hardendorf
Third Avenue
Iowa City
Crandic
Cedar Rapids and
Iowa City Railway
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