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Sunday, January 19, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PAGE SEVEN SOCIETY AND PERSONAL MIDDLEBROOK-BAEKELAND The following account of the marriage of Cornelia Middlebrook, formerly University student, is clipped from the New York Herald: “Miss Cornelia Fitch Middlebrook daughter of Mrs. Emma B. Middlebrook, of No. 74 Lexington avenue, was married to Lieutenant George W. Baekeland, U.S.A. aviation corps who returned recently after serving as a flyer in France. The ceremony took place at the apartment of her uncle, Mr. Frederick Middlebrook, of Wyoming Apartments, Seventh avenue and Fifty-fifth street, the Rev. Francis Brown of St. Andrew’s, Yonkers, N.Y., officiating. “Lieutenant Baekeland was a student at Cornell University when he enlisted at the beginning of the war and went to Italy with the first American aviation corps sent there. He is the son of Dr. Leo H. Baekeland, a member of the naval consulting board for the government and former Belgian inventor. Miss Middlebrook attended the University for three years and was one of the most popular students of the campus. She was a member of the Erodelphian literary society, of the French and Spanish clubs, and of the Iowa Women’s Athletic association, in all of which she was prominent. Miss Middlebrook conducted the Y.M.C.A. campaign among the students last year. Upon leaving the University Miss Middlebrook went to New York where she took a position in the advertising department of Good Housekeeping publishing company. Miss Middlebrook is a niece of Dr. H.J. Prentiss and stayed at the Prentiss home while at Iowa. Members of the engineering faculty held a mixer for students in that college Thursday night. The evening was featured by speeches and songs. President Jessup and Dean Raymond and Major B.J. Lambert were the principal speakers. Iota Xi Epsilon announces the pledging of Evelyn Mantel of Goldfield. Kappa Phi initiated new members at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. H.L. Rohrbaugh, Friday evening. A reception for freshman girls followed. N.R. Whitney, assistant professor of economics, spoke on the “Federal Land Bank” at the Farmer’s institute at the Commercial club Friday. Miss Lucille Franchere of the Romance language department, has been ill the past few days at Currier annex. She expects to meet her classes again tomorrow. Ida Paule and Marcia McKee are ill at Currier hall. Thelma Stamen, freshman last year, is teaching at Monmouth; Laura Singer, B.A. ‘17, at Stanton, and Ruth McLaughlin, also an alumna of last year, is teaching at her home at Newton. Thelma Blake of Greene is entertaining her mother at Currier hall. Marjorie Shular, junior, is again attending classes after having her tonsils removed. Nu Sigma Nu entertained at a dancing party Friday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Van Meter were the chaperones. Helen Von Lackum is spending the week end in Cedar Rapids with Eunice Ruppel at Voorhees hall. Several girls are spending the week end out of town. They are Ruth Ramer at Lone Tree, Ruth Myers at Newton, Anna Armstrong at Morning Sun, Irene Anderson at Wapello, Mary Proesstler at Davenport, Helen Williams and Lorna Ludwick at Cedar Rapids. Mertice Varner at Kalona, Enola Smith at Belle Plaine, and Lucile Matyk at Cedar Rapids. Edda society entertained at a party in liberal arts drawing room Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones chaperoned. Phi Delta Theta entertained at a dancing party Friday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Thoen were the chaperones. Delta Sigma Delta danced at Burkley Saturday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Green were the chaperones. REGISTRATION IS NOW 2300 Engineers Lead Professional Colleges— Constant Increase Registration in the University has reached approximately 2300 and is still continuing in the various colleges. Former students are returning every day as they are mustered out of the service and will probably continue to do so for some time, according to the authorities. Liberal arts leads with 1340 and more registering every day. The graduate college numbers 87, an increase over last quarter but not back to normal. Applied science with 228 students stands at the head of professional colleges. Dentistry follows with 218. About 175 students are registered in the college of medicine. Homeopathic medicine has three. Nurses in the two training schools number 185. At the last report 27 were registered in the college of pharmacy. Students in the college of law now number 53. PLANT USES FIFTY TONS Fifty tons of coal are consumed every day to heat and light the University buildings. The plant has been using this amount since the first of November and on some days has exceeded this amount. In warm weather half of this amount is required. [advertisement] SELECT SP PICTURES CONSTANCE TALMADGE At the Pastime Theatre Today and Tomorrow in her latest picture—“A Lady’s Name.” See It. WATCH DOG GUARDS CURRIER ANNEX GIRLS Currier annex was presented with a fine Boston bull terrier pup for Christmas, the gift of Miss Lucille Franchere, instructor in French, and chaperone at the house. “Annex” comes from good fighting stock, as his ancestors for several generations have been watch dogs. He already shows that he possesses the talent of his illustrious forefathers and the chaperone at the annex intends to develop it. Beware, O bachelors! MR. PERRY LEAVES CITY The Rev. C.M. Perry, pastor of the Unitarian church, left last Wednesday for Minneapolis where he has a position with the Associated Charities. The Rev. Mr. Perry received his doctor’s degree from the University of Michigan. He gave his services to this church for five years and was very successful in carrying out the plan of an open forum on Sunday evenings. Grinnell college received word last week that an R. O. T. C. would be established there. “The R. O. T. C. is not in the least like the S.A.T.C.,” the Scarlet and Black writes in explanation. ADVERTISED LETTERS MEN Bell, Jas. W. Brandt, Ralph Christopher, Leslie Cochran, Harley Crutchett, Chas. P. Davis, E.C. Davis, Emerson T. Davis, Jay C. Hohl, Walter Laurence, E.A. Lee, Harry Norris, Reginald Smith, Lester M. Steffen, Philip T. Thomas, M.B. Thomas, W.A. and Mrs. Webb, Morris Wright, Lester S. WOMEN Gardner, Mrs. B.P. Hobby, Mrs. H.B. Hughes, Miss Ruth Kearney, Miss Mary McKercher, Miss Esther Overholt, Miss Helen Tibbott, Emma Sumner, Miss Mary --Max Mayer, P.M. [advertisement] ENGLERT THEATRE Matinee and Night Monday, Jan. 20 THE SEASON’S NEWEST SENSATION A Massic Scenic Spectacle With a Story of Romance and Mystery Set to Dreamy Hawaiian Melodies With Native Musicians and Singers A DAUGHTER of the SUN THE STORY OF AN HAWAIIAN BUTTERFLY A series of Realistic Scenes of Startling Loveliness, Gorgeous Costumes and Surprising Electrical Effects. See this enchanting play, as fascinating as “The Bird of Paradise”. CAST OF 25 PEOPLE Prices: NIGHT $1.00---75c---50c---25c SPECIAL 50c MATINEE AT 2:30 SEAT SALE…SATURDAY [advertisement] BARGAINS IN Coats Suits Skirts Sweaters and Furs Our entire line to be sold at reductions. You can buy now at prices far below actual cost. F.J. STRUB & SON [advertisement] AUDITORIUM Monday-[Tursday] 8:15 P.M. Jan. 27=28 The School of Music presents the distinguished artiste FRANCESCA ZARAD IN TWO PROGRAMS OF EXQUISITE BEAUTY NOTE: No admission fee will be exacted. Give what you like for the fund for the rehabilitation of the blinded soldiers of the Allies. This great artiste is generously and patriotically donating her time and talent for this great cause. Under any other condition tickets for either of these concerts would cost $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. You owe it to yourself to hear this great artiste
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Sunday, January 19, 1919 THE DAILY IOWAN STATE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA PAGE SEVEN SOCIETY AND PERSONAL MIDDLEBROOK-BAEKELAND The following account of the marriage of Cornelia Middlebrook, formerly University student, is clipped from the New York Herald: “Miss Cornelia Fitch Middlebrook daughter of Mrs. Emma B. Middlebrook, of No. 74 Lexington avenue, was married to Lieutenant George W. Baekeland, U.S.A. aviation corps who returned recently after serving as a flyer in France. The ceremony took place at the apartment of her uncle, Mr. Frederick Middlebrook, of Wyoming Apartments, Seventh avenue and Fifty-fifth street, the Rev. Francis Brown of St. Andrew’s, Yonkers, N.Y., officiating. “Lieutenant Baekeland was a student at Cornell University when he enlisted at the beginning of the war and went to Italy with the first American aviation corps sent there. He is the son of Dr. Leo H. Baekeland, a member of the naval consulting board for the government and former Belgian inventor. Miss Middlebrook attended the University for three years and was one of the most popular students of the campus. She was a member of the Erodelphian literary society, of the French and Spanish clubs, and of the Iowa Women’s Athletic association, in all of which she was prominent. Miss Middlebrook conducted the Y.M.C.A. campaign among the students last year. Upon leaving the University Miss Middlebrook went to New York where she took a position in the advertising department of Good Housekeeping publishing company. Miss Middlebrook is a niece of Dr. H.J. Prentiss and stayed at the Prentiss home while at Iowa. Members of the engineering faculty held a mixer for students in that college Thursday night. The evening was featured by speeches and songs. President Jessup and Dean Raymond and Major B.J. Lambert were the principal speakers. Iota Xi Epsilon announces the pledging of Evelyn Mantel of Goldfield. Kappa Phi initiated new members at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. H.L. Rohrbaugh, Friday evening. A reception for freshman girls followed. N.R. Whitney, assistant professor of economics, spoke on the “Federal Land Bank” at the Farmer’s institute at the Commercial club Friday. Miss Lucille Franchere of the Romance language department, has been ill the past few days at Currier annex. She expects to meet her classes again tomorrow. Ida Paule and Marcia McKee are ill at Currier hall. Thelma Stamen, freshman last year, is teaching at Monmouth; Laura Singer, B.A. ‘17, at Stanton, and Ruth McLaughlin, also an alumna of last year, is teaching at her home at Newton. Thelma Blake of Greene is entertaining her mother at Currier hall. Marjorie Shular, junior, is again attending classes after having her tonsils removed. Nu Sigma Nu entertained at a dancing party Friday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Van Meter were the chaperones. Helen Von Lackum is spending the week end in Cedar Rapids with Eunice Ruppel at Voorhees hall. Several girls are spending the week end out of town. They are Ruth Ramer at Lone Tree, Ruth Myers at Newton, Anna Armstrong at Morning Sun, Irene Anderson at Wapello, Mary Proesstler at Davenport, Helen Williams and Lorna Ludwick at Cedar Rapids. Mertice Varner at Kalona, Enola Smith at Belle Plaine, and Lucile Matyk at Cedar Rapids. Edda society entertained at a party in liberal arts drawing room Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones chaperoned. Phi Delta Theta entertained at a dancing party Friday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Thoen were the chaperones. Delta Sigma Delta danced at Burkley Saturday evening. Dr. and Mrs. Green were the chaperones. REGISTRATION IS NOW 2300 Engineers Lead Professional Colleges— Constant Increase Registration in the University has reached approximately 2300 and is still continuing in the various colleges. Former students are returning every day as they are mustered out of the service and will probably continue to do so for some time, according to the authorities. Liberal arts leads with 1340 and more registering every day. The graduate college numbers 87, an increase over last quarter but not back to normal. Applied science with 228 students stands at the head of professional colleges. Dentistry follows with 218. About 175 students are registered in the college of medicine. Homeopathic medicine has three. Nurses in the two training schools number 185. At the last report 27 were registered in the college of pharmacy. Students in the college of law now number 53. PLANT USES FIFTY TONS Fifty tons of coal are consumed every day to heat and light the University buildings. The plant has been using this amount since the first of November and on some days has exceeded this amount. In warm weather half of this amount is required. [advertisement] SELECT SP PICTURES CONSTANCE TALMADGE At the Pastime Theatre Today and Tomorrow in her latest picture—“A Lady’s Name.” See It. WATCH DOG GUARDS CURRIER ANNEX GIRLS Currier annex was presented with a fine Boston bull terrier pup for Christmas, the gift of Miss Lucille Franchere, instructor in French, and chaperone at the house. “Annex” comes from good fighting stock, as his ancestors for several generations have been watch dogs. He already shows that he possesses the talent of his illustrious forefathers and the chaperone at the annex intends to develop it. Beware, O bachelors! MR. PERRY LEAVES CITY The Rev. C.M. Perry, pastor of the Unitarian church, left last Wednesday for Minneapolis where he has a position with the Associated Charities. The Rev. Mr. Perry received his doctor’s degree from the University of Michigan. He gave his services to this church for five years and was very successful in carrying out the plan of an open forum on Sunday evenings. Grinnell college received word last week that an R. O. T. C. would be established there. “The R. O. T. C. is not in the least like the S.A.T.C.,” the Scarlet and Black writes in explanation. ADVERTISED LETTERS MEN Bell, Jas. W. Brandt, Ralph Christopher, Leslie Cochran, Harley Crutchett, Chas. P. Davis, E.C. Davis, Emerson T. Davis, Jay C. Hohl, Walter Laurence, E.A. Lee, Harry Norris, Reginald Smith, Lester M. Steffen, Philip T. Thomas, M.B. Thomas, W.A. and Mrs. Webb, Morris Wright, Lester S. WOMEN Gardner, Mrs. B.P. Hobby, Mrs. H.B. Hughes, Miss Ruth Kearney, Miss Mary McKercher, Miss Esther Overholt, Miss Helen Tibbott, Emma Sumner, Miss Mary --Max Mayer, P.M. [advertisement] ENGLERT THEATRE Matinee and Night Monday, Jan. 20 THE SEASON’S NEWEST SENSATION A Massic Scenic Spectacle With a Story of Romance and Mystery Set to Dreamy Hawaiian Melodies With Native Musicians and Singers A DAUGHTER of the SUN THE STORY OF AN HAWAIIAN BUTTERFLY A series of Realistic Scenes of Startling Loveliness, Gorgeous Costumes and Surprising Electrical Effects. See this enchanting play, as fascinating as “The Bird of Paradise”. CAST OF 25 PEOPLE Prices: NIGHT $1.00---75c---50c---25c SPECIAL 50c MATINEE AT 2:30 SEAT SALE…SATURDAY [advertisement] BARGAINS IN Coats Suits Skirts Sweaters and Furs Our entire line to be sold at reductions. You can buy now at prices far below actual cost. F.J. STRUB & SON [advertisement] AUDITORIUM Monday-[Tursday] 8:15 P.M. Jan. 27=28 The School of Music presents the distinguished artiste FRANCESCA ZARAD IN TWO PROGRAMS OF EXQUISITE BEAUTY NOTE: No admission fee will be exacted. Give what you like for the fund for the rehabilitation of the blinded soldiers of the Allies. This great artiste is generously and patriotically donating her time and talent for this great cause. Under any other condition tickets for either of these concerts would cost $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00. You owe it to yourself to hear this great artiste
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