Century Before Her Time Army Doctor Mary Walker Wore Pants
A look back at Mary Edwards Walker, Civil War surgeon and Medal of Honor recipient who promoted pants for women. The article recalls her blue uniform with a gold stripe, Medal of Honor award in 1865, removal in 1917, and her lifelong advocacy for women wearing pants and challenging dress norms. It notes her travels, speeches, writings, and the mixed reception of her reform ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Mary Walker
New York
NEA
Mary Edward Walker
United States Army
Syracuse Medical College
Mary
War Department
Congress
Dr. Mary
Bunker Hill
Oswego
N.Y
Boddicker's Musicians Recitals At Salem United Methodist
Two student recitals are planned at Salem United Methodist Church this week by Boddicker's Musicians. The "Boddicker Accords in Rhythms" group performs at 6:00 p.m. followed by the "Accordion Cadets" at 7:30 p.m. Numerous named students from the Boddicker School are listed as participants, with organizers and sponsors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boddicker School of Music
Salem United Methodist Church
Boddicker
Gayle Balhorn
Rodney Banes
Susie Becker
Diane Boddicker
Renee Boyd
Judy Carbaugh
Fracy Cotton
Junior Hanner
Sharon Kennedy
Michael Lanka
Kara Sue McNee
Jet Post
Jackie Rushek
Jeff Sindel
Engagement Announcements For Nyla Hertzke and Brenda Meason
Miss Nyla Rae Hertzke of Lakota announces engagement to Paul T. Vanourny of Monticello with plans for a June 27 wedding at St Pauls Lutheran Lakota Airman Vanourny serves in the Air Force at Anchorage Alaska. Miss Brenda Sue Meason of Monahan Texas plans to wed Al John M Vanourny on June 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nyla Rae Hertzke
Sixth Street
Paul T. Vanourny
Brenda Sue Meason
al c
John M. Vanourny
Edward L. Vanourny
Monticello
Hertzke
Raymord E. Hertzke
Lakota
Hawkeye, Institute of Technology
Reception to Honor The Perry Roberts
A reception honoring Alt. and Mrs. Perry Roberts will be held at their home 1911 Washington Avenue SE next Sunday from 2 to 5 in observance of their 60th wedding anniversary. Hosts are Fitchard Mills of Cedar Rapids and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mills, plus the roberts and Mildred Alder. They wed on May 14, 1921 in Rock Island Illinois. The couple has three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Roberts
Washington Avenue SE
Fitchard Mills
Cedar Rapids
Roberts
Mildred Alder
Rock Island
Ill
Pilot Club Cedar Rapids officer installations set for Monday
Officers will be installed at a 6:15 meeting Monday for the Pilot Club of Cedar Rapids at the Roosevelt hotel. New officers include Mrs. Stolba president and Mrs. Novotny treasurer. District 12 reports will be given by Madden Lundstrum Stolba Novotny and Novotny hostesses are Mrs. Novotny and Mrs. Cox.Protein variety welcome at breakfast in White Plains New York suggests sausage patties ham and canned salmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrusa’ Club of
Cedar Rapids
Don B. Salyer
Gladys Aakre
Tom Murphy
Pilot Club of
Roosevelt Hotel
Joe Storba
Tom Malowney
Douglas Hart
Duane Planer
Geraldine, Robertson
W. R. Madden
James Lundstrum
Stolba
Charles Novotny
Novotny
Rebert Cox
White Plains
N. Y
Youth for Christ hosts coffee and talks at center
A Youth for Christ event at the Youth Guidance Center features a women's coffee to discuss Foster Parent potential and Catholic Social Club activities led by Mrs. Jim Anders. Baby-sitting arranged. open selection and program times listed for the morning sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth For Christ
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Nces
Bob Dye
YWCA
Jim Anders
WEW
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Andrew Johnson
Cleveland
Candy Franklin
Barb
Debbie’ Hach
Ginger
Louise Kelly
Dianne
JoAnne Lietz
Wendy Mortensen
Sue Morrisa
Lisa Nelson
Pat Prastka
Sally Sepler
Linda Wall
Steve Witmer
Susie Zach
Rhonda Zavodsky
Brenda Pope
Jack Novak
Gerald Boddicker
James Franklin
Edward Lietz
Charles Newhaus
Trudy Bendon
Cheryl Sindelar
Altrusa Club
Milady
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Cat
Ws Wed Brothers
Miss Meason
Tre Roberts
Raz
14Th St
Vaile
Susan Petite
Trifari
Armstrong
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