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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1947
Page
5
A remark on romance at Voorhees hall notes a custom of singing to a girl who just received a fraternity pin. The scene shows couples exchanging signals, with some pins interpreted as engagement. The ritual persists, though romantic nuance fades as dinners at the Grill replace formal dinners.
A 14 woman informal survey finds that marriage plans hinge on income with $200 monthly cited as bare minimum by one, $300 by three, and others weighing furniture, bank funds, and housing. Many would work if needed, while opinions vary on engagement timing from six months to two years. The era of formal proposals is waning as couples reassess tradition.
Letters outlining changes to the national service life insurance act of 1940 are being sent to about 8 000 beneficiaries in this district. The Red Cross will help interpret the new provisions and channel requests to the Veterans Administration. Beneficiaries may remain under current payments or switch to the new refund life income plan with a 60 day filing window.
A sizable turnout filled the Roosevelt hotel for the All-Chamber dinner with overflow seating on the mezzanine. Dr. Kenneth McFarland of Topeka, Kansas, will speak honoring past Chamber presidents, while bronze plaques are awarded to five former leaders.
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