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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1978
Page
16
Australian Glen Smith, now in London, argues that asking children what toys they want reveals market needs. His marketing idea, rooted in child input, has boosted his business as he pioneers direct youth feedback for toy design.
Four pediatric and obstetrical nurses formed the Childbirth and Parenting Association of Cedar Rapids to educate prospective parents about birth and child growth. Instructors include Sally Blitch guiding the group with Susan McConaughy Marge OLeary and Dianne Schott teaching Lamaze and postpartum classes. Consultants are Dr. Gerald Shirk and Dr. Gary Gray. Call 377-9550 or 365-5167 for information.
Mrs. Robert D. Thompson will present her piano and organ students in a Sunday recital at 2 p.m. at Cedar Hills Community Church. Participants include Eydie Hoeppner Mindy Hoeppner Susan Hartman Jennifer Stewart Mark Duffy Karla Davis Dan Davis Blaine Neubauer Stephanie Hoyt Carrie Eggers Kelli Eggers Shelley Madlem Amy Madlem Judy McClain Mary Hoppenworth Amy Bowen Lyle Berns Teri Hermanstorfer Julie Zach Melissa Zach Cherie Kuhn Treasa Svoboda Jill Wenzel Jeri Daubenmier Kim Werning Christy Scheidt and Carla Scheidt.
The Allerton-Axtell Inn in Independence, housed in a 1889 Rush Park show barn once home to trotting stars Allerton and Axtell, now operates as a dining venue on U.S. 20. Open two months, it features race-themed decor and a varied menu with prices from 3.95 to 12.95, plus a children's menu.
A four person party samples a menu with hash browns or baked potato and a choice of soup or juice. Vegetables and salads receive praise, while blue cheese and Italian dressings are viewed as too mayonnaise like or flat. Steaks vary. New York strip is chewy in places but others find cuts tender. Wines and service receive favorable notes. weekend waits can exceed two hours after 7:30 PM. Total bill about 50.51.
A Saturday recital at 1:30 p.m. features trumpet violin and piano pieces by students of James Debb and Brent Debth. Performers include Steve Klehroth Cass Igram Jerry Franklin Paula Kral Pat Wilson John Davisson Leigh Roberts Philip Roth Ann Southard Julie Lawrence Kathy Bryant and Kathy Guess.
Small, budget friendly ads in classified columns draw notice with colorful wording and bold claims. Despite their size they attract readers and highlight products, services, and opportunities in the local market.
New York decorateur Stephen Wolf advises on indoors and out painting. He favors latex for ceilings except calcimined ceilings and oil for those, dulls glass to aid adhesion, warns against bargain paints, and recommends nylon brushes and limited roller naps. He praises polyurethane but warns against spray painting in wind.
Mary J. Burgess, 1347 E Ave NE, was installed Tuesday evening as president of Business and Professional Women. Officers include Judy Bentley as first vice president Connie Knake as second vice president Helen Stepanek recording secretary Leona Harbit corresponding secretary and Alice Heitshusen treasurer. Board members are Arlene Madill Lorena Bowman Janet Emery and Karen Ness.
Dr. Henry W. Newson, Duke University nuclear physicist who helped create the first self sustaining nuclear chain reaction in 1942, died Sunday at age 68 in Durham North Carolina AP report notes his pivotal role in advancing the Atomic Age.
Tickets for the 11 a.m. Mother Nature's Market luncheon at Indian Creek Nature Center are sold out. Afternoon tickets for the 1 p.m. luncheon remain available by contacting Gini Swarzentruber or Janette Cleaver.
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