Spare Time Increasing In America Reveals Leisure Boom
New York based UPI report quotes National Recreation Association executive director Joseph Prendergast noting Americans now have 2 229 hours of spare time yearly, more than 40 hours weekly. He urges purposeful use, listing activities from politics to painting and outdoor recreation trends with rising sales in archery, biking, boating, and golf.
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New York
UPI
Joseph Prendergast
National Recreation Assn
Prendergast
NRA
NBA
The
Bicycle Institute
Alpha Chi Alumnae Elect Mrs Bonnell
Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae elects Mrs. John K. Bonnell as president at a Thursday evening meeting hosted by Mrs. Sam S. Johnson. New officers include vice president Mrs. Robert F. Ledwith, secretary Mrs. R. E. Ferris, treasurer Mrs. William A. Hull, and Lyre editor Mrs. Loren H. Frink, among others.
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John K. Bonnell
Alpha Chi Omega
Sam S. Johson
Fifth Ave
Robert F. Ledwith
R. E. Ferris
William A. Hull
Loren H. Frink
Lyre
Jack W. Hanemann
Rush
William I. Pape
Richard C. Leighton
Louis Antonelli
George A. Erbeck
Hanemann
Louis H. Kayser
Jack Ogden
New Officers Named By VFW Auxiliary
The Ladies auxiliary to VFW post 788 elected officers at the post home. Officers include Mrs. Marvin Nemecek as president, Mrs. Kenneth Johnston and Mrs. Charles Baughman as senior and junior vice presidents, Mrs. Carl Dur bala as treasurer, Mrs. F. P. Siebert as chaplain, Mrs. Keith Churchill as conductress, Mrs. Robert Safely as guard, and Mrs. Hugh Sheridan as 3 year trustee. Responding to the meeting, members voted contributions for canteen books at Iowa City and Knoxville veterans hospitals, a cancer fund, rebuilding of three Korean villages, and a school flag.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Post Home
Marvin Nemecek
Kenneth Johnston
Charles Baughman
Carl Durbala
F. P., Siebert
Keith Churchill
Robert Safely
Hugh Sheridan
Iowa City
Knoxville
Residents Return Akol Angott After Florida Trip
Mr and Mrs Akell Angott of 2072 Linn Blvd SE return home after a five week stay in Florida.
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Akel Angott
Linn:blvd
Florida
Linda Wells Pledged to Sigma Kappa at Michigan
Miss Linda Wells of Twenty Fifth Street SE has been pledged to Sigma Kappa at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
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Linda Wells
Sigma Kappa
Sigma Kappa Social Sorority
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
Camp Fire Golden Jubilee Event at Ne O Ki Ya Leader Home
Ne O Ki Ya members held a patriotic observance at 1120 Old Marion Rd NE hosted by Mrs. Carl Kane. Activities included games and a skit titled The Fatal Quest while Mrs. Leo Crock district 3 director presented slides of day camp and Camp Hitaga.
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Ne-O-Ki-Ya
Carl Kane
Marion Rd
Leo Crock
District 3
Camp
Hitaga
Texas DAR Opposes Rights Legislation
The Texas society of Daughters of the American Revolution urged lawmakers to oppose pending civil rights measures. The resolution labeled the clean elections bill and the justice department civil rights proposal unconstitutional and against national interests. Additional resolutions sought repealing the federal withholding tax and United Nations withdrawal, and tightening armed forces anti communism training. Opposed federal aid to education.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
Texas Group
Justice Department
Texas Dar
Senate
United States
United Nations
World Court
Soraya Divorcee Could Remarry Says Iranian Official
Tehran AP report says the Shah would not object to a marriage between former Empress Soraya and Italian Prince Raimondo Orsini. An imperial court official denied letters seeking audience and noted Soraya is free to decide her future after divorce. Orsini denied contacting the Shah about Soraya. The pair have denied plans while seen together. Soraya’s divorce gives about $3000 monthly income unless she remarries.
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Tehran
Iran
Princess Soraya
Raimondo Orsini
Italy
Imperial Court
Orsini
Soraya
Rome
Shah
Austria
Europe
Meetings By Two Sorority Units In City
Two Epsilon Sigma Alpha units met Thursday evening. Beta Lambda hosted a rushing party at Miss Wilma Nassif’s home on Sixth Avenue SE for six rushees with Mrs. Thomas Dowd as co-hostess. Gamma members were hosted by Mrs. James A. Phillips on Twenty-fifth Avenue SW. Bill Salzbrenner of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. presented the program The Color Story.
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Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Beta Lambda
Wilma Nassif
Sixth Ave
Thomas Dowd
James A. Phillips
Twenty-fifth Ave
Bill Salzbrenner
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Sorority Chapter Members Shown Film at Dinner Meeting
Twenty five Iota Epsilon chapter members of Pi Omicron sorority viewed a film Plan for Pleasant Living Thursday evening at their dinner meeting at the Roosevelt hotel. The film was shown by Gene Brodrecht of Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. Hostesses were Margaret Brammer, Caroline Samuelson and Daisy Zalesky. St. Patrick's day decorations were used.
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Iota Epsilon Chapter
Pr Omicron Sorority
Roosevelt Hotel
Gene Brodrecht
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Margaret Brammer
Caroline Samuelson
Daisy Zalesky
St. Patrick’s Day
Thousands Seek Invitations to Royal Wedding
London telephones buzz as Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones marry at Westminster Abbey on May 6. Only 2,250 seats exist and up to 50,000 hope for a chance. The guest list remains controlled by the Windsors and officials. even high bids fail to secure entry, ensuring a socially selective event.
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London
UPI
Mayfair
Princess Margaret
Antony Armstrong-Jones
Westminster Abbey
The
Abbey
Elizabeth
Lord Chamberlain
Prince Philip
Armstrong- Jones
Harold Macmillan
Prince Rainier
Princess Grace
Monaco
Eisenhower
Commonwealth Nations
Windsors
Armstrong-Jones
Iowa Delta Gammas Elect Five from C A Iowa
Five Cedar Rapids coeds have been elected officers in the University of Iowa Delta Gamma sorority chapter. They are Judy Noe president Jean Harmon vice president Sondra Hahn social co chairwoman Linda Dameron house manager and Nancy Humbert song leader.
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Cedar Rapids
Linda Dameron
J. E. Camerons
Dr. SE
Nancy Humbert
B. M. Humberts
St. NE
Beatnik Rush Party Held by Nu Phi Mu Sorority
Nu Phi Mu chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a beatnik rush party Thursday evening at Miss Nancy Pospisil's home on North Wood Drive NE. Six rushees attended and officers were elected: Diane Konticek president, Pospisil vice president, Ellen Crow recording secretary, Shirley Trokosh corresponding secretary, Sharon Halverson treasurer, Fran Balik historian, Jean Hayden city council representative, and Betty Sperry alternate.
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Nu Phi Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
Nancy Pospisil
Northwood Dr
Diane Konicek
Miss Pospisil
Ellen Crow
Shirley Trokosh
Sharon Halverson
Fran Balik
Jean Hayden
Betty Sperry
Meatless Bake This Asparagus Pickle Cheddar Dish
New York cooks suggest a meatless meal using asparagus pickle bake. Mix eggs and milk, add onion, pour over thawed asparagus, chopped pickle cucumber, and cheddar in a greased dish. Bake at 30 degrees for 30 minutes until asparagus is tender. Serves 4.
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New York
UPI
Tax Relief as Way to Spur Economy debated
In New York the discussion centers on tax cuts to boost spending and investment. Supporters cite the Herlong Baker bill proposing lower personal rates and cuts to estate and gift taxes, plus faster depreciation, with concerns over stiffness in the formula and how federal tax dollars are allocated across security, debt, veterans, agriculture, welfare, commerce, housing, and international affairs.
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Congress
Tax Foundation, Inc
Potato Omelet Is Good Lenten Dish
New York based report states a potato omelet makes a hearty meatless meal. Combine cooked potatoes chopped pickles eggs milk salt and pepper. Melt butter in a skillet and cook the mixture 10 to 15 minutes over low heat until set, serves 4 to 6.
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New York
UPI
King's Daughters Circle Sews for Children’s Hospital
King's Daughters Volunteer circle members met with Mrs. Carl Bachman at 2240 Grand Ave SE for an all day sewing session and salad luncheon. Sewing supported the Iowa City Children's Hospital. Mrs. Clyde Peremsky, Linn County president, attended the Ethel Evans circle at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club. Admission was given to Mrs. George Petrik. Members voted $15 to the Camp Look-Out fund and $19 for Fort Madison home furnishings.
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Carl Bachman
Grandc Ave
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Clyde Peremsky
Linn County
Elmcrest Golf and Country Club
George Petrik
Fort Madison
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