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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1939

Page

41

House approves social security amendments extending benefits

The House in a 361 to 2 vote sent amendments expanding social security protections to the Senate. The plan keeps the old age pension tax at current levels for three years, increases benefits, extends coverage to 1.1 million more people, and starts government payments next year. The reform aims at cost parity over 45 years, with raised federal aid and a new old age pension trust fund.

Washington House Senate Smith Ohio Thill Wis Carlson Kan Ways and Means

Won't Drop SEC Giannini Action Fiery Reply

San Francisco telegraph story notes U S District Judge A F St Sure refused to dismiss the SEC case against Timetrust Inc and the Giannini banking group. Meredith Parker Timetrust president issued a Saturday night statement denying SEC allegations and promising to expose improper methods and motives.

San Francisco INS A. F. St. Sure Securities and Exchange Commission Timetrust, Inc Giannini Banking Group SEC Meredith Parker Timetrust Commission

Queen Has Knack Of Making Other Women Like Her

A Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they tour Britain. The piece notes her charm and ability to win friends for the empire. It contrasts Elizabeth with other English figure types and describes Philip as lively and natural.

New York INS Great Britain Elizabeth Noel Coward Stork Club

Northwestern U Proxy In Last Official Act

Northwestern University capped Walter Dill Scott’s nineteen years as president with the eighty first commencement at Dyche Stadium Evanston Ill He announced the election to the board of trustees of Walter P Murphy Raymond H Fogler Harold H Anderson and Harold J Clark as new trustees.

Evanston, Ill INS Walter Dill Scott Northwestern University Dyche Stadium Dr. Scott Walter P. Murphy Standard Railway Equipment Manufacturing Company Raymond H. Fogler Montgomery Ward and Company Harold H Anderson Publisher's Syndicates Harold J. Clark

Workers Alliance Pickets U S Chamber in Washington

About 300 delegates from the National Right-to-Work Congress of the Workers Alliance picketed the U S Chamber of Commerce in Washington. They marched before its headquarters for an hour carrying signs demanding work and relief measures. A stray sentence mentions James A Garfield as the only left-handed president.

Washington James A. Garfield United States

Prepare For Emergencies by Mrs J L Rhea

The article discusses unpredictable mid June garden blooms and planning for continuous color. It notes peonies and Oriental poppies are early, tulips and iris are normal, and hemerocallis lilies provide a strong display. Future plantings aim for extended bloom with varieties like D. D. Wyman and Mrs W H Wyman, plus Hyperion and late lemon lilies in July.

D. D. Wyman

Colorful Annuals for Constant Summer Blooms

The article promotes growing annuals for continuous summer color and cut flowers. It lists seeds such as larkspur petunia sweet alyssum Shirley poppies mignonette zinnia phlox calendula asters cosmos and more. Highlighted are diverse larkspur varieties and the appeal of white petunias for striking arrangements.

Ageratum and Companion Blooms for Shade and Color

Garden notes highlight ageratum as a versatile shade plant and a source of blue accents alongside white petunias. Zinnias, cosmos, salvia, and dahlias are recommended for mixed borders, with seeds usable now for bedding plants and late-season blooms.

Shower honors Miss Gladys Hamilton on upcoming wedding

About 100 guests attended Baldwin hall for the shower. Miss Hamilton will wed John Streets of Monmouth on June 14. Bingo was played and the program featured Sylvia Trinka, Minnie Bristol, Hattie Streets, Elsie Voelkers, Emma Streets, Ruth Heneke, Mary Fritz, Julia Benhart, Mildred Yayrolem, Lizzie Heneke, Viola Lasek, Helen Bruckner, Emma Jean, Lavetta Countryman, Alice Oltman, and Louise White.

Baldwin Hall Gladys Hamilton John Streets Monmouth Bingo Sylvia Trinka Minnie Bristol Hattie Streets Elsie Voelkers Emma Streets Ruth Heneke Mary Fritz Julia Benhart Mildred Yayrolem Lizzie Heneke Viola Lasek Helen Bruckner Emma Jean Lavetta Countryman Alice Oltman Louise White

Mechanicsville Bridge Club Handed Prizes and Guests

The Monday meeting of the Mechanicsville Afternoon Bridge Club hosted by Mrs. H C McCormick with guests Mrs. Martha Stookey and Mrs. Kenneth Krum roy. Prizes awarded to Mrs. John Lynch and Mrs. Stookey. Later social events feature Mrs. Fred Hargrove visiting from Duncan Oklahoma and prizes to Mrs. Paul Pearson and Mrs. Leon Morningstar. The Octet Bridge Club met with Mrs. John Lynch as guest and prize winner Mrs. Harry Davidson. Betsy Lane Heywood’s wedding to Norman Meyer announced for June 17 with local entertaining prior.

H. C. McCormick Martha Stookey Kenneth Krumroy John Lynch Stookey W. A. Moffit Maurice Moffitt LeOral Evans Mount Vernon W. A Moffit Fred Hargrove Duncan Okla Harry Davidson Beryl Stoffel Gretchen Betsy Lane Heywood Norman Meyer

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