The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1931-05-05
Road Construction
Described For Club

j. N. ROherty, research engineer Tor
the state highway department, speak
ing on Science and Development of
Roadbuilding." told members of the
Pan-Attic club Monday that for every
dollar which goes into federal taxes,
North Dakota gets larger returns
than any other state. This was due
mainly, he said, to the size and popu-
lation of the state and the amount
of roads under construction.
He spoke of the hidden costs and
hidden savings in bodybuilding and
gave facts to show the amount of
wear on roads each year both by traf-
fic and erosion. Types of roads
adapted to this state were discussed
and he briefly reviewed the history
of roadbuilding.
Preceding Mr.. Roherty's talk a noon
luncheon was held in the Cavern
room at the Hotel Prince. Covers
were placed for II and q basket OF
tulips centered the table.
During the luncheon a discussion
of Famous Roads in History" was
conducted, with brief talks by each
member. Mrs. F. E. McCurdy, presl-
dent. appointed Mrs. A. G. Olson,
Mrs. L. Rubin and Mrs. o. F. Bryant,
as q civic committee. Mrs. c. G. st.
Cyr was welcomed as a new mem
Der.
Miss Bertha r. Palmer spoke on
"Famous Cathedrals" at a meeting OF
Chapter N of the p. E. o. Sisterhood
Monday evening at the home OF MRS.
Samuel H. Merritt, 221 Third st. "A
number of cathedraS visited on a
European tour were described by Miss
Palmer. who dwelt particularly on the
tvpes of architecture and n art
treasures contained in these churches.
Mrs. Palmer G. Bakken reviewed
"Ramuntcho'\ q French novel py
Pierre Lati, which she translated from
the original French.
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Mrs. A. Y. Haglund read a paper on
"Rio de Janeiro" at a meet'ng Oh
the Women's club Monday evening al
the home of Mrs. j. B. Smith, QUO
Fifth st. Mrs. A. Y. Haglund pointed
TO the commercial advantages OF It's
harbor, She showed how its .mpor-
lance as a trading center has been
RESPONSIBLE for its rapid growth. Pup-
lie buildings and scenic spots IN the
city we're described. Mrs. G. A. DAMIEN.
accompanied by Mrs. E. D. Rose, sang
several numbers during the evening.
Initiation of a class of 10 candidates
from Bismarck and Mandan was con
Quoted by officers Of the Bismarck
camp at a Joint meeting of the Bis
,narck and Mandan camp OF Royal
Neiphbors here. After the business
meeting bridge was played at IA
tables. with score prizes going to MRS.
Hilda Joslin, Bismarck, and MRS. Joe
Regan, Mandan.
Mrs. Alvin van Loan Gaines, San
ger. N. D., is spending the week IN
bismarck. With Mr.. Gaines she a
inst returned from Los Angeles,
Calf, where they had a house IN
Beverly Hills during the winter. Sne
will Join Mr.. Gaines at their ranch
near Sanger in a few days.
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Mrs. F. n. Geiermann, 512 West
Broadway, was hostess at a meeting
of st. Cecelia's missionary group
Monday evening. The evening was
spent at bridge, two tables being IN
NAV. Mrs. A. M. Brazerol and Mrs.
n. N. Herman were awarded prizes.
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st. Theresa's missionary group were
entertained Monday evening at the
home Of Mrs. G. A. Schuck, 822 Az
enue E. Bridge was the pastiIne and
there were guests for three tables.
Score prizes went to Mrs. W. J. Dew
lin and Mrs. G. II. Cloid.