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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1947
Page
22
In Bourke B. Hickenlooper's Washington office a set of Arthur H. Vandenberg doodles from Michigan is shown among photographs and souvenirs. Hick plans to hang more of the precise drawings, done on yellow note paper by the senator.
Mrs. O H Allbee of Marshall town will chair the advisory board meeting of the Iowa Council of Republican Women Friday at 9 45 a m in the Montrose hotel. Luncheon speaker at 12 15 will be Sen Kathryn Kirketeg of Bedford who will discuss legislation. Registration begins at 9 30. Solville and other officials will discuss national and state committee activities. Eight district presidents and numerous officers will participate. A question box is invited and luncheon reservations are available through Mrs. Harry Manchester.
Delta Delta Delta and Alpha Xi Delta initiated pledge classes at Coe College last week. Initiates include Nancy Lea Adair Indianapolis Bess Bales 321% Thirty third Street NE Patty Barrett 2222 Rideway Drive SE Marion Hall Sibley Peggy Hines Elgin Frances Jones Dixon Marilyn Thoman 921 Twenty first Street SE. A dinner at the Commonwealth Tearoom followed. Lucille Roberts Ottumwa toasted the new members and Marilyn Thoman spoke for the initiates. Frances Jones won pledge with highest grades and Marilyn Thoman led campus activities. Alumnae present included Mrs Kenneth Adair Betsy Flodin Margaret Pratt and Mrs B F Wolverton. Alpha Xi Delta initiated Kathryn Cherveny Belle Plaine Virginia McElkinney Evanston Joann Russell Chicago Janet Sullivan Bonnie Faun and Mrs Betty Scheible Cedar Rapids Reva Jean Splinter Rockford Patricia Turnbull Cedar Falls active group was at the Roosevelt hotel.
A panel discussion on Health In Public Schools moderated by Dr J K von Lackum and sponsored by the PTA Council will be held Tuesday at 8 PM in the auditorium of the Education building. Speakers include Dr A F Harrington on medical care of children and Dr A N Hamiston on dental needs.
Elizabeth praises the novel Mrs. Mike for its vivid Northwest setting and steadfast love. Kathy Flannigan’s life amid diphtheria, loss, and resilience unfolds with Indian neighbors, Oh Be Joyful, and Sarah the midwife. The story blends drama and romance as community, faith, and courage endure hardship.
A lively Edwardian biography of Marie Leighton by Clare Leighton. The volume portrays Marie's flamboyant charm and chaotic home life with frank humor, detailing flirtations, fashion, and social soarings of the era.
Mrs Raymond T Ashlock of 311 Twenty eight Street Drive SE entertained at a stork shower Friday evening honoring Mrs William Haworth. Eighteen guests attended. Peter L Topics Return from Eastern Trip. Mr and Mrs Peter L Topic of 501 Twenty sixth Street SE have returned from an extended trip to New York and Washington.
Pi chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta hosts Mrs D. 3. Steninger grand president of the sorority to inspect the local chapter. Initiated eight members at Roosevelt hotel. Feast of Roses toast by alumnae and active chapter reps. Mary Ellen Brownell Diamond award to Lola Dodder. outstanding pledge Miss Clark. Tea today 2 to 4 at sorority rooms for Coe faculty and patrons. Modern Reading club meets Wednesday at Mrs. Hallman’s for luncheon and book review.
Mrs. Benjamin M. Stephens of 1339 Second avenue SE will leave for Akron Ohio to join her husband and is guest of honor at two social events this week. Mr. Stephens works for Goodyear Rubber Company in Akron. A luncheon is planned Monday at noon and a bridge party Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs. Robert O Meara and Mrs. John J. Locher Jr with seven of Stephens’s friends attending.
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