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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1939
Page
2
Streamlined summer hair trends show soft wide waves and casual updos suited for dining and dancing at clubs or hotels. Short bobs remain popular, with various waves and curls for day or evening wear, often enhanced by flowers or leaves as decorations.
A health column critiques vitamin A claims by authorities including Prof. McCollum. It covers functions attributed to vitamin A, observed deficiencies, links to eye health and mucous membranes, cautions about the book’s controversial digestive tract suggestion, and notes limited evidence on cataracts and beta carotene conversion.
Reporter W W Chaplin recalls the 1929 Lindbergh line inaugural five day coast to coast journey and compares it with modern Transcontinental and Western Air service. He notes the 37 hour 14 minute round trip, the leap from tri motor Fords to Douglas sky hotels, and aviation’s role in national defense and democracy.
Miss June Starman daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley H Star man will be installed worthy president of Betsy Ross Theta Rho girls club No 2 Tuesday at 8 p m at Sokol hall Evelyn Hillmer will be installed as vice president Doris Seabrook a past president and her staff will conduct the installation to which the public is invited
New York 24 year old Tickle Samuel Wilson jested about being ticklish when asked why he pulled a fire alarm. Magistrate Field did not laugh and sentenced Wilson to 30 days straight, rejecting the alibi as a joke.
Philadelphia reports officials fixed a public sign misdating two key moments in Liberty Bell history. The plaque claimed 1775 as the Declaration date, and the bell’s ringing for Independence. Historians noted the signing occurred in 1776 and the bell rang later, with fair staff updating the display.
APPROPRIATE SPOT MECHANICSBURG Pa AP Dog Catcher George Raymond was in the dog house today Burgess Ray E Hutter said Raymond had been temporarily suspended because he refused to comply with requests of borough officials in administering the law governing dogs.
Summer menus should balance nutrition in compact portions. The article by Mrs. Gaynor Maddox offers small high vitamin meals like asparagus with Parmesan and ham, plus Curried Beans with bacon and apple, emphasizing simple prep, light cooking, and easy serving for hot weather.
Mrs. Morris Abrams of Ausadie apartments is recovering at St. Luke's hospital after illness with peritonitis. Police report theft of her driver's license and papers from her Roosevelt hotel taproom table about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, reported by Mary Hoagl and of Detroit.
Neighbors of Hayden D. Franks, long time resident of 603 Sixteenth Avenue SW, held a surprise party Friday evening to help him move his household goods into his new home at 609 Sixteenth Avenue.
Robert Hunter of 922 E avenue NW reported a wristwatch and ring stolen from his locker at the Iowa Electric Railway and Light company pow er house between 7 a.m. and 4 30 p.m. Thursday. The items were valued at $79.50.
Mrs. G. H. Everhart reports that a car registered to J. L. Dostal at 1939 Grande avenue SE ran over her dog and fled. The vehicle swerved to avoid the dog but did not stop, police were notified Saturday afternoon.
Installation of officers will be a feature of the regular Knights of Columbus meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. John Bormann district deputy will have charge. Rev. Donald Hayne chaplain for Catholic students at the University of Iowa will tell of the Knights of Columbus Catholic foundation at the university. Refreshments will be served.
A Hawkeye Music Festival committee meeting is set for Monday noon at the Roosevelt Hotel to finalize plans for Tuesday night’s event. Attending are Robert C. Moody W Howard Smith W W Crissman Stanley Vesely John Palmer Paul Ray J Dale Welsch Ernest Mickel Ariel Cross and Carl Dueser.
Maine lodge No. 643 L O O F will install officers at its Tuesday meeting in Maine hall. District Deputy Grand Master George Motycka and Ely staff conduct the ceremony. Refreshments follow. Plans discussed for July 18 initiatory degree by Maine lodge.
Police sought several fast thieves after a reported stolen billfold from Mrs. Don Phillips of 312 Avenue NW. The incident followed another burglary in which a purse was taken by unknown culprits.
A woman discovered her black billfold containing 27 when she woke at noon and found it missing from her purse after returning home around 5 30 a m July 7.
John Wray Ne director of the Shreveport New Little Theater receives a merit award from Stage magazine. Young is son in law of Neda Anderson of 114 Seventeenth street NE with Mrs. Young being former Margaret Anderson. Young is named among 12 rising personalities in America's community theater scene for civic theater promotion leadership and showmanship with artistic integrity.
Capt Alfred Gruenther of the national laws and rules committee on contract bridge is in Omaha for a few days seeking opinions from players before new rules are adopted effective Jan 1. Changes include equalizing suit values so a four bid in a minor could make game as in a major. Bridge standards have reduced need to know your system, Gruenther said.
Vincent Lopez announced a Star Spangled Banner association to counter Frederick Jagel’s New National Anthem club. The effort aims to foster interest in the anthem and seek Congress to designate September 14 as National Anthem Day and a legal holiday.
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