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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1941
Page
10
The Cedar Rapids Woman's club dramatic art department held a Friday afternoon program by Mrs. Sam Nassif presenting Maxwell Anderson's renowned play in monologue form. Miss Mary Irene MacLaughlin opened with the prologue and performed two Strauss piano pieces.
Delta Theta Progressive members met at 84044 Sixth Ave and at Jean boulevard SE for a dinner and tea. Honored include Kemp Wise and others as the group discussed new members and upcoming activities with several other club notes and social events.
A 5 member family can dine healthily on about 12 dollars weekly with planned menus. Recipes emphasize balanced calories and protein for growth and minerals for body functions. The text outlines waffles, roast beef, beans, pudding, and beverages with cost estimates and preparation steps.
A Monday menu lists stewed apricots with 14 lb dried apricots, cooked cracked wheat cereal one cup, toast and butter ten slices, butter, coffee four tablespoons for adults, and milk for children.
Francis Johnson of the Iowa Farm Bureau testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee that raised loan rates for corn cotton wheat and other crops would stabilize prices and profits for farmers. He noted livestock feeders benefit from higher corn loan levels and warned the current program risks surpluses and needed production cuts.
A luncheon menu features lentil soup as a novel option with dried lentils, onions, celery tops, evaporated milk and seasonings. The dish serves 5 to 6 and includes a recipe for preparation plus notes on using lentils instead of more common peas or beans.
John W. Harold of Cedar Rapids finished second in the oratorical division at the Wessington Springs junior college declamatory contest. A farewell party hosted by friends marked Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Forbes as they relocate to Charles City. Attorney Raymond Klass traveled to Chicago to address an insurance meeting.
Miss Merle Stevens of Marion was struck in the neck by BB shots from an unidentified person on her way to the high school. The injury was slight. March arrived like a lamb with a 59 degree high and 38 degree low measured at 7 am. A farewell reception at the Sunshine Mission honored Mr and Mrs William J Clarke who depart for traveling evangelistic work after Mr Clarke’s resignation as a letter carrier. Trixie Friganza performed The Sweetest Girl in Paris at Greene’s Opera House. John Fitzgerald, riding a spirited horse in the woods, was knocked down by a tree and suffered a bad cut after hitting a stump. George T Hedged named chairman of Peerless V Belt Company moving from Chicago with C B Robbins as secretary and Isaac B Smith treasurer and Kent Ferman trustee. Mr and Mrs Bertrand Alan Orr left for Fargo North Dakota where Orr will head the music department at Fargo College.
Allen L. Lindley, a veteran Wall Street stock broker in New York since 1902, died Friday in Englewood New Jersey. He spent decades on the New York Stock Exchange and was known for his market insights and long service.
Sammy Snead captured first prize of 1200 by winning the St Petersburg open with a 54 hole total of 207 and a final round 72 to finish 279 five under par. Four players tied for second at 281. Bud Williamson and Johnny Perelli also among the field. Other notable finishers include Herman Keiser 282 and Jimmy Demaret 284.
Simpson defeats Upper Iowa 42 to 50 in a late surge in Indianola Friday night. Randall Webb led Upper Iowa with 21 points while Simpson eyes second place with a win over Iowa Wesleyan next Tuesday.
Loyola University of Chicago swamped Grinnell 50 to 25 in a home meet. Warren Brooker won the diving event and Robert Jensen set a victory in the 100 yard backstroke. Donald Scott took Grinnell’s second in diving. The rest of the six events went to Loyola.
A reader seeks guidance for a jealous boyfriend who resents her casual friendships. Miss Manners recommends maintaining friendships with other boys, reassuring him without giving up social life, and warns against rushing into marriage due to possessiveness. Rosie Mary Manners reflects on wandering and responsibility in marriage.
The correspondence urges compassion over harsh refusals and suggests waiting for true happiness. It advises spending time with peers and reassures the recipient that remarks may be misinterpreted. The writer cautions against marrying without care and emphasizes understanding and gentleness.
A mixed item features a Edgar A. Guest poem urging busyness as cure for illness followed by a public notice of appointment of administrator in Linn County Iowa. The notice names Edward Rr Kuba as administrator and Robert F Moilota as attorney with February 1 1941 appointment.
Walter Winchell style sketches depict New York scenes from Central Park to Times Square. Vignettes span Eltinge Theatre, stock exchange quiet, subway crowds and theatre lobbies with critics, police boats, Grand Central skiers, and nightlife, all captured in late night city detail.
University of Iowa swimmers won six of eight events to defeat Carleton 48 to 2 in Northfield. Pavilaitis won the 100 yard breaststroke and the 160 yard relay set pool records. Carleton's victories came in the 100 yard backstroke and 100 yard freestyle.
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