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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1944

Page

3

Women in War Work Interview With Mrs Frye at Universal

In Cedar Rapids Mrs Armella Frye 221 Tenth St NW describes her war work in the Universal Engineering company inspection department after training on the job. She discusses family life with three daughters, a husband in service, and balancing work with home duties while supporting the war effort.

Armella Frye Tenth Street NW The Universal Engineering Company Dubuque Cedar Rapids

Canned Vegetables Backed by Quick Home Menus

Limitation of ration point value on most canned vegetables eased prep for housewives. The piece offers quick menus and recipes using canned vegetables with tips to use can liquids, no boiling needed, and methods for creamed vegetables with eggs, green beans and rice casseroles, cranberry dessert, and variations with corn, peas, and seafood additions.

Last C R Symphony Concert to Feature College Soloists

The Cedar Rapids Symphony closes its season with solo performances by Marjorie Mercer of Coe College and Grace Anderson of Cornell College. They will perform Beethoven and Godard pieces, with a Mozart overture and selections by Gluck Rubin Goldmark Stoessel, plus a final audience favorite "Pop Goes the Weasel" at 3 30 p m Sunday in Memorial Coliseum. No admission charge and public invited.

Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids Marjorie Mercer Coe College Grace Anderson Cornell College Gluck Rubin Goldmark Albert Stoessel

Xi Delta member elected Cedar Rapids council president

Wilma Hulsebus of Xi Delta was chosen president of the Cedar Rapids city council of Beta Sigma Phi at the May meeting. She succeeds Doris Stein of Beta Iota as new officers Doris Batten Sigma vice president Mary Frances Batten Gamma Theta secretary Jane Mason Lambda treasurer. Helen Kinney Gamma Theta is outgoing vice president Margaret Mackin Xi Delta is outgoing secretary and Sylvia Hayes Sigma is outgoing treasurer.

Wilma Hulsebus Xi Delta Cedar Rapids Beta Sigma Phi Business Girls’ Sorority Doris Stein Beta Iota Chapter Doris Batten Sigma Chapter Mary Frances Batten Gamma Theta Chapter Jane Mason Lambda Chapter Helen Kinney Gamma Theta Margaret Mackin Sylvia Hayes Sigma

Association for Childhood Education Meet at YMCA Saturday

The Association for Childhood Education will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at the YMCA for lunch. Miss Evelyn Peterson of Waterloo state president will speak. Another speaker will be Harry Kelly on the topic Guidance. Special guests include Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Deamer Miss Grace Shields and Miss Lovella Ewalt.

Association For Childhood Education Y.M.C.A Evelyn Peterson Waterloo Harry Kelly Arthur Deamer Grace Shields Lovella Ewalt

Merimyx Club Holds Final Dance at Roosevelt Hotel

The Merimyx club stages its last formal dance of the season at the Roosevelt hotel this Saturday evening. Stan Stanley and his orchestra provide music, with cocktails from 8 30 to 930 and a buffet supper in the Lincoln-Jefferson room after the dance. Arrangements are led by Vic Merveaux N J Gorman Carl Baumhoesener H J Eberhart Wallace Bovson and Joseph Enzler.

Merimyx Club Roosevelt Hotel Stan Stanley Lincoln-Jefferson Vic Merveaux N J Gorman Carl Baumhoesener H J Eberhart Wallace Bovson Joseph Enzler

Cleanliness And Diet Responsible For Clear Skin

Article explains acne among youths due to gland changes and digestion. Emphasizes keeping skin clean, using personal washcloths, and open pores. Recommends water, milk, fruits, vegetables, avoiding sweets and fats, outdoor activity, and medical care for persistent cases.

Water Works Pumped 164 Million Gallons in March

The city water works department pumped 164,546,000 gallons in March, consuming 182,280 kilowatt hours of electricity. The report lists materials used including 117.2 tons of lime, 141 tons of alum, 1,414 pounds of chlorine, 148 pounds of ammonia, 380 pounds of ammonium sulphate, 5,257 gallons of fuel oil, 20,018 pounds of soda ash, and 12,292 pounds of ferric sulphate.

Water Works Department

River Softening Reduces Water Hardness Significantly

In the purification process 50 pounds of copper sulphate were used. The river water hardness fell from 12.3 grains before softening to 4.5 grains after.

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