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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1950

Page

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Naval Reserve Dance Planned For April 17

The local Naval Reserve units announce their annual spring dance will be held April 17 at the Memorial Coliseum Armory. Commander H. V. Harsha and executive officer Ted J. Welch unveil details. Music by Stan Stanley and his orchestra begins at 9 30 p.m. All active and inactive reserves are invited to attend.

Naval Reserve Memorial Coliseum H. V. Harsha Ted J. Welch Stan Stanley J. C. Sweeney G. D. Carson E. L. Klinck J. J. Borgenson R. L. Scriven J. A. Prout W. H. Clare L. M. Riley E. R. Listebarger J. S. Bregar R. J. Gourley We G. Mollman Ay E. G. Ratliff T. H. Ogi

McCooks Visit Friends in Cedar Rapids and Los Angeles

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest T. McCook and P. T. McCook of Los Angeles visit the Schwinns at 2238 Meadowbrook Drive SE. The Forrest McCooks plan a ten day stay while P. T. McCook spends the summer in Cedar Rapids.

Forrest T. McCook P. T. McCook Los Angeles

Barat College student returning home for spring vacation

Miss Catherine Duster a Barat college of the Sacred Heart student in Lake Forest Illinois will arrive home Wednesday to spend her spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Duster at 355 Garden drive SE.

Catherine Duster Barat College of the Sacred Heart Lake Forest Ill Charles Dusters Garden Drive

Stricklings Depart After Ki llian Visit

Mr and Mrs J Henry Strickling of Keosauqua left Tuesday after spending the weekend in the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Herbert L Killian 520 Vernon drive SE

J. Henry Strickling Keosauqua Herbert L. Killian Vernon Drive

Jordan and son to Return from Chicago Trip

W Sandoe Jordan of 655 Cottage Grove avenue SE and his son Sandy Q will return Wednesday after spending several days in Chicago.

W. Sandoe Jordan Chicago Cottage Grove Avenue Sandy Q

Howard Cherry Returns From Florida Winter Trip

Howard Cherry of 305 Nassau Street SE returned Sunday from a winter vacation in Delray Beach Florida.

Howard Cherry Nassau Street SE Delray Beach Fla

Ida Louise McDonough to Wed James Eugene Carnell

Mr and Mrs Harry McDonough announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Ida Louise to James Eugene Carnell of Cedar Rapids. The couple will wed April 16 at 2 p.m. at Sharon Evangelical United Brethren Church Cedar Rapids. Mr Carnell is the son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Carnell of Cape Girardeau Missouri. He is employed by Wilson and Company. Friends are invited.

Harry McDonough N Street Ida Louise James Eugene Carnell Cedar Rapids Carnell Jesse Carnell Cape Girardeau, Mo Sharon Evangelical United Brethren Church Miss

Robin Phillips Celebrates Third Birthday at Chicago Family Home

Robin Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs John Phillips of Chicago marked her third birthday with a Tuesday party at her grandparents home Dr and Mrs HM Jones. Guests included Nancy Delzell Danny Tommy and Larry Hunting Danny Wray and their mother. The Phillips family plans a two week stay at the Jones home and will be joined Friday by Mr Phillips.

Robin Phillips John Phillips Chicago HM. J. Jones Nancy Delzell Danny Tommy Larry Hunting Danny Wray Phillips Robin Susan Jones Mr. Phillips

Mrs Reed to Return to Kansas City

Mrs John A Reed who has stayed for a week at the Roosevelt hotel will return home to Kansas City on Wednesday.

John A. Reed Roosevelt Hotel Kansas City

Dr and Mrs Woodhouse Return From Mexico Trip

Dr Keith Woodhouse and his wife returned Tuesday morning from a two week vacation spent in Acapulco and Mexico City. They reside at 1927 Ridgeway drive SE.

Mrs. Woodhouse Mexico Keith Woodhouse Ridgeway Drive Acapulco Mexico City

Notre Dame Student Visits Parents During Spring Break

Notre Dame student Jim O Rieley arrived Tuesday to spend spring vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs M W at 2151 Blake Boulevard.

Jim O’rieley Notre Dame University M. W Blake Boulevard

Easter party for handicapped at Salvation Army center

Adventure club invites handicapped children and adults to an Easter party on Friday from 3 30 to 6 p m at the Salvation Army youth center. Transport assistance available by calling Mrs Art Breiholz at 3 8000.

Adventure Club Salvation Army Youth Center Art Breiholz

Auxiliary to the TPA Meeting Postponed

The auxiliary to the T.P.A. session has been postponed until further notice, delaying planned discussions and actions.

T.P.A

Prof Shaw to Address Drake Alumni Meeting

Waunita Taylor Shaw of Drake University drama and speech will speak before the Alumni Association at the YMCA. Dinner will be served and reservations are requested with Mrs Glen Ives. All Linn County alumni and friends are invited.

Waunita Taylor Shaw Drake University Alumni Association of the College Y.M.C.A Glen Ives C Avenue Linn County

Delzells Visit Grandparents, Milwaukee Family

Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. Delzell Jr. of Milwaukee and their daughter Laura Joan arrived Monday to spend a week with Mr. and Mrs. Earl B. Delzell at 300 Fairway Terrace SE.

Earl B. Delzell, Jr Milwaukee Laura Joan Mr. Delzell Earl B. Delzell Fairway Terrace SE

Miss Schwegler to Spend Easter Vacation in Carthage

Miss Mim Schwegler a student at Carthage College Carthage NL will arrive Wednesday to spend the Easter vacation with her parents the Rev Mr and Mrs H G Schwegler 1544 Fifth avenue SE.

Mim Schwegler Carthage College Carthage, NL H. G. Schwegler Fifth Avenue SE

New Lodge Home of United Commercial Travelers Opens

The United Commercial Travelers will formally open their new lodge home in the Woman's Club building on Friday evening. A dinner at 6 30 will be served followed by a program. All members are urged to attend and to make reservations early.

United Commercial Travelers Woman's Club

June Junior Circle elects delegate at McIntire home

The June Junior Circle of the Kings Daughters met at Miss Martha McIntire’s 1528 Washington Ave SE. Easter devotions were led by Miss Patty Gatto. Miss McIntire was chosen as junior county union officer. The next meeting will be at Miss Jane Rae Barrows 1430 B Ave NE.

The King’s Daughters Martha McIntire Washington Avenue Patty Gatto John E. McIntire Miss McIntire Jane Rae Barrows B Avenue NE

Miss Joan Enziler To Spend Easter Vacation With Parents

Miss Joan Enziler a Rosary college student River Forest NL will arrive Tuesday evening to spend the Easter vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs J W Enz ler at 2300 Fifth Avenue SE.

Joan Enziler Rosary College River Forest J. W. Enzler Fifth Avenue SE

Miss Alma Hawker Weds Everett Robinson

Announcement of the secret marriage of Miss Alma Hawker and Charles Robinson, conducted March 20 at the Methodist church in Independence. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Hawker of Winthrop, groom son of the Charles Robinsons of Earlville. The couple reside at the Robinson farm.

Earlville Alma Hawker Charles Robinson Independence Harry Hawker Winthrop Mr. Robinson Charles Robinsons Robinson Farm

Miss Hauser's Pupils in Recital Thursday Night

Miss Eulalia Hauser presents a Cedar Rapids piano recital with students bound for the National Federation of Music Clubs festival in Cedar Falls on April 15. Performers include Dick Dodge Ruth Hill Darlene Dew Susanne Kozik Judy Thomas and others from Cedar Rapids Lisbon Iowa City Springville Solon and surrounding areas.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Federation of Music Clubs Cedar Falls Dick Dodge Ruth Hill Darlene Dew Susanne Kozik Judy Thomas Martin Hill Sheryl Edwards Doris Sirowy Marlene Belthius Helen Lee Soukup Sandra Sirowy Deanne Herron Kay Ales Dick Harmon

Miss Erwin Returns From Winter Vacation

Miss Nelle L. Erwin of Vernon Drive SE has returned from a winter motor trip to Miami New Orleans and Mexico. She was accompanied by Mrs. Lucile J. Mahaffey of Los Angeles who is now visiting in her home.

Nelle L. Erwin Vernon ‘Drive Miami New Orleans Mexico Lucile J. Mahaffey Los Angeles

L M E Study Club Meets For Dessert Coffee

Mrs. Joseph Kust hosted the L M E study club at 1027 Cabriner NW Monday evening with Mrs. Alfred Lary and Mrs. Myrtle Williams assisting. The program on photography featured educational films and guest Mrs. Robert Scriven attended. Next meeting is May 8 at Mrs. Arthur Sulek’s home.

Joseph Kust Caverine L.M.E. Study Club Alfred Lary Myrtle Williams Kust Robert Scriven Arthur Sulek Greenwood Drive

Property Owners Seek Lighting and Trees on G Avenue NE

G avenue NE residents filed two petitions with the city council requesting street lights and Norway maple trees. Thirty-one signatures supported each request. Lighting was approved with Iowa Electric Light and Power to install as soon as possible along the avenue from Prairie Drive to Twenty-seventh Street. The tree request was referred to the city arborist, with costs to be borne by abutting property owners not to exceed $10.

G Avenue Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Prairie Drive Twenty-seventh Street

Farm Women Reuse Feed Sack Cotton Prints Annually

Farm women and teenage girls reuse 150 million yards of cotton prints yearly, originally feed sacks, reflecting a practical shift in material use and domestic economy during wartime or shortage periods.

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