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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1947

Page

8

Conn Describes Guatemalan Life At Woman's Club

Rex Conn farm editor from The Gazette spoke to the Cedar Rapids Woman's club on Life and Customs in Guatemala. He described Guatemala as six sevenths the size of Iowa with mountains and flat plains, a population mix of whitesLatinsIndians, and noted corn is staple while orchids and flowers thrive. slides showcased banana plants coffee regions and Antigua's ruins.

Guatemala Rex Conn the Gazette Cedar Rapids H. J. Hromek Conn Anna Calderwood Nature and Garden Department

Nu Phi Mu Installstion Ceremony At YMCA

Nu Phi Mu sorority held an installation service Monday evening at the YMCA. New pledges include Eunice Adair Sylvia Rossey Dorothy Latting Helen North Mary Ann Semerad Maxine Smith and Betty Tadlock. Pins were presented to Margaretann Baker Marilyn Brooks Dorothy Mekota Lucille Melichar Katherine Oujiri Wanda Proctor and Joan Woodford. Following the installation the group enjoyed games and refreshments.

Nu Phi Mu Sorority Y.M.C.A Eunice Adair Sylvia Rossey Dorothy Latting Helen North Mary Ann Semerad Maxine Smith Betty Tadlock Margaretann Baker Marilyn Brooks Dorothy Mekota Lucille Melichar Katherine Oujiri Wanda Proctor Joan Woodford

Filipi and Stodola Return From Six Week Southern Trip

Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Filipi and Mrs. Mary Stodola return from a six week journey through the South visiting friends and relatives and sightseeing along the way.

E. J. Filipi Twenty-seventh Street Mary Stodola Second Avenue South

Beta Iota entertains rushees at breakfast in tea room

Beta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted 17 rushees at a Sunday breakfast in Wurster's tea room. Mrs. Jack Piper chaired the event leading singing and introducing the rushees, with a spring themed decor.

Mary Kay Estill Wallace Hollingsworth Merlin Meeker Ralph Mikesell

Donna Coppess Weds Russell J. Rhoads Jr in Stanwood

Miss Donna Lou Coppess, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Coppess, married Russell J. Rhoads Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rhoads, at First Methodist Church in Stanwood. The ceremony featured Rev. William Strait, bridal party in blue and pink, and a reception in the church parors before a wedding trip and move to Stanwood where the groom works at Sucher’s Farm Supply.

Stanwood Donna Lou Coppess Howard Coppess Russell J. Rhoads, Jr R. J. Rhoads First Methodist Church William Strait Alberta Achenbach Iowa City Gerald Kruse Paul Ostergaard Dorothy Ferguson Cedar Rapids Robert Flockhart S. William Rhoads Kenneth Meyer Dale Coppess Darrell McCrea Karl von Behren Alfred Meyer Dillon Jones Ruth Meyer Mr. Rhoads Sucher

Pauline Hoffman and George Legg Wed in Kenwood Park Church

Pauline Hoffman daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hoffman marries George A Legg son of Mr and Mrs William Legg in a Monday 4 p m ceremony at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church. Rev R F Galloway officiates. Attendants Mildred Rys and Clint Foushee. The bride wears light blue with navy accessories. corsage pink camellias. Reception at the bride's home. Mrs Legg works for McKesson and Robbins Inc and Mr Legg for Collins Radio Company.

William Hoffman Seventh Street Pauline George A. Legg William Legg Third Street Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church R. F.galloway Legging Mildred Rys Clint Foushee Miss Rys

Mary Anne Mason Accepts Position in Iowa City

Miss Mary Anne Mason of 2307 B Avenue NE has joined University Hospitals in Iowa City as assistant director of occupational therapy. A Western Michigan School of Occupational Therapy graduate, she completed clinical training interning at Michael Rose Hospital in Chicago, Children's Hospital in Denver, Oakdale Sanatorium, and the one hospital at Iowa City.

Mary Anne Mason A. I. Mason Avenue NE University Hospitals Iowa City Western Michigan School of Occupational Therapy Kalamazoo Miss Mason Michael Rose Hospital Chicago Children’s Hospital Denver Oakdale Sanatorium One Hospital Iowaity

Norden Lodge Meeting Notice

Norden lodge 336 V.O.O.A. will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nelson 717 Eighth Avenue SW.

Norden Lodge V.O.O.A Edward Nelson Eighth Avenue

Toning Ties Skin Firmness To Facial Routine

Toning is described as part of a complexion routine to keep facial skin and muscles firm, contributing to a youthful appearance and daily beauty practice.

Birthday Surprise Dinner for Emil Terbl and Guests

Emil Terbl of 1314 K avenue NE celebrated his birthday with a surprise dinner. Guests included Emil Konicek of Elberon Albin Breja of Dysart John Terbi Garwin Joseph Bzey and family Nadine Nargi Norman Joe Ed Ely Cecilia Terbls Cedar Rapids area residents Gawain Elliotts Genie Terbl and Mary Beth Terbl all from Cedar Rapids.

Emil Terbl K Avenue NE Emil Koniceks Elberon Albin Brejas Dysart John Terbis Garwin Joseph Bzeymans Nadine Nargi Norman Joe Ed Ely Josephine Terbl Gawain Elliotts Genie Mary Beth Cedar Rapids

Mrs J F Ilick Visits West Coast Cities

Mrs J F Ilick returns from a trip to California visiting the E G Bauman home in San Pedro and spending time in Long Beach and San Francisco during the travels.

J. F. Ilick G Avenue E. G. Bauman San Pedro Calif Slick Long Beach San Francisco

Your Spring Suit Pattern 4987 by Anne Adams

Advertisement for Pattern 4987 by Anne Adams promotes an easy to sew ladies suit with bow and pleat jacket back and shoulder line. It lists sizes 12 to 20 and fabric yardage for size 16, plus the Cedar Rapids Gazette Chicago address and 25 cents request.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept North Clinton Street Chicago

Retires After 41 Years in Banking

Roy C. Folsom, 66, retires as vice president of Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids after 41 years with the bank begun in 1906. He joined Hamilton Brothers, rose from messenger to VP, and guided public operations as deposits grew from under one million to over 90 million.

Roy C. Folsom Merchants National Bank Folsom Bank Cedar Rapids Spirit Lake Hamilton Brothers The Hamilton Seed and Coal Company John T. Hamilton Messenger James Hamilton Avenue SE Third Street Second Street Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Savings Bank

Dissolution Notice From SCAB Company In Cedar Rapids

The document records dissolution action with Tony as President and Charles Michalek as Secretary. Attorneys Yessier and Pahey of 908 American Building Cedar Rapids Iowa handle the corporate affairs. The notice is dated March 26 and references Iowa law governing dissolution.

Seem Iowa Marchett Ver Scab Company Tony Charles Michalek Yessier & Pahey American Building Cedar Rap

Appointment of executor for Carrie L estate in Linn County

The undersigned on this 17th day of ch. is appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Carrie L. late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are urged to make immediate payment. Those having claims will file them duly authenticated in the Linn County District Office Iowa.

Linn County Carrie L Iowa Gowa Linn Eliza Beitharz

Palestine Council Meeting on Friday at Masonic Temple

The Palestine council A S M will meet Friday at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Temple for work in the Select Master degree. Refreshments will be served.

The Palestine Council Masonic Temple

State of Gowa Estate Notice in Linn County Iowa

The under signed executor selle notify that on this date debts of the estate of Eliza Beitharz late of Linn County are due and payable. Creditors must present claims to the clerk of the Linn County District Court and to the attorney Crissman and Bleakies.

Man Pays Taxes 28 Years Late On Delinquent Property

A man visited the County Collector in St. Joseph Missouri to pay back taxes. Clerk Clifton Hurse found the taxes delinquent for 30 years and the property had been sold for taxes two years after the original due date.

ST. Joseph, Mo Clifton Hurse Hurse

Peach Halves Filled with Tart Jelly

A short culinary note describes peach halves filled with tart jelly as a pleasing addition to salads or desserts.

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Woman's Club NU Phi MU E. J. Filipis Beta Iota Chapter Donna Coppess Paramount Pharmacy Paramount Theatre Heinz Nego Pauline Hoffman George Legg Norden Milady First Avenue ASU Beate Ty J. F. Lick California Anne Adams Lasswell Lizabeth School OF Music DIAL Schaefer’s RM Schaefer & Son Dar Rept Dowon Kresge Master Cleaners Second Avenue and Eighth Street Anton J. Rypka Freddy Kubicek Kubicek Novak Roy Blanche Roge Moeeetets Crissman and Bleakies Buehler Bros Super Meat Market FIRST del Rich Oleo New York
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