Cedar Rapids Woman's Club to Open New Clubhouse
The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club prepares a formal opening Monday for its new $55 000 clubhouse completed in January atop $20 000 initial construction donated by former member Mrs A N Palmer now deceased. About 550 members will host 7 to 10 p.m. events with music by Mines Rollo Lacy Karl Manz Orville Lentz William Lyman and Miss Eleanor Houts and recorded chamber pieces upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
State Women's Club
Cedar Rapids
Mines
Rollo Lacy
Karl Manz
Orville Lentz
William Lyman
Eleanor Houts
A. N. Palmer
Birthday Party for Margaret Arnold Celebrates Third
Margaret Arnold daughter of Mr and Mrs Duane Arnold celebrated her third birthday Thursday afternoon at a party. Decorations featured friends Penny Norris Polly Pickford Cooper Yaw Patty Susan Dows Diane Bloomhall Danny O'Meara Creighton Smith Tito Mike Welch Skipper Keehn Billy Higbee and Helen Arnold as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Arnold
Duane Arnold
Ows Lane SE
Penny Norris
Polly Pickford
Cooper Yaw
Patty
Susan Dows
Diane Bloomhall
Danny O'Meara
Creighton Smith
Tito
Mike Welch
Skipper Keehn
Billy Higbee
Helen Arnold
Mrs Powers Hosts Luncheon Honoring Daughter-in-Law
Mrs Frank K Powers entertained eight guests at a luncheon at 2020 Park Avenue SE. The gathering complimented her daughter in law Mrs Frank K Powers Jr of Whippany NJ, who is visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Roy E Curray at 2200 Linden Drive SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K. Powers
Park Avenue SE
Frank K. Powers, Jr
Whippany
N. J
Powers
Roy E. Curray
Linden Drive
Byrnes Return From Chicago Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Byrnes of 1520 Washington Avenue SE returned Monday after a 10 day visit in Chicago with their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Covert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Byrnes
Washington Avenue
Chicago
R. M. Covert
Wedgwood China Movie Friday at Little Gallery
The Cedar Rapids Art Association hosts a 7:45 p.m. screening of Color in Clay a Wedgwood China movie in the Little Gallery of the public library. Charles S. Gervers from Wedgwood England speaks. Picasso prints are on display along with porcelain from Mrs. M. J. Donnelly. A tea Sunday features Prof. Delmar Nordquist from the University of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Gallery
Public Library
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Charles S. Gervers
Wedgwood Company
England
Picasso
M. J. Donnelly
Delmar
Mrs. Schien Visits California Kin in Des Moines Home
Mrs James N Schien of Pasadena California arrived on Wednesday for a visit with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs J H Ferguson at 252 Twenty fifth street drive SE in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Schien
Pasadena
Calif
J. H. Ferguson
Twenty-fifth Street Drive
Couple Returns After Visit With Son in Lafayette Ind
Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Thomas of Cottage Grove avenue SE have returned home after spending several days visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Thomas, in Lafayette Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl D. Thomas
Cottage Grove Avenue SE
Mrs
Lee Thomas
Lafayette
Ind
Kitchen Shower for Jacquelyn Clay Bridges to Clip
Miss Jacquelyn Clay bridg e elect was honored at a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Carl Kane and Mrs. W Robert White. The event featured 16 guests playing bridge and canasta and announced her marriage to Warren Montgomery set for Saturday at St Pauls Methodist Church. A luncheon and bridal dinner followed with families hosting at Embassy club and Roosevelt hotel with 25 places.
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Jacquelyn Clay
Bridg Elect
Carl Kane
Avenue NW
W. Robert White
Miss Clay
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Warren Montgomery
Mmes
Richard Carne
Lloyd Connolly
W. P. Rohrbach
Embassy Club
Earl F. Aubrey
Rock Island
Roosevelt Hotel
Fred Holsinger
Marion
Hot Fish
Pleiades Alumnae Society Dines at Patroness Home
Members of the Pleiades Alumnae Society met for dinner Wednesday evening at 832 Oakland Road NE the home of patroness Mrs. H. L. Henkle. Another patroness Mrs. A. E. Chase attended with 11 members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiades Alumnae Society
H. L. Henkle
Oakland Road
A. E. Chase
Whitcomb contest offers girls modeling chance nationwide
Four winners will receive a trip to New York for three days of modeling with $100 daily fees plus $100 mad money. The prize includes an original painting by Jon Whitcomb. Open to ages 16 to 25, the contest uses four population brackets and ends May 1 with July winner announcements in Cedar Rapids stores.
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Jon Whitcomb
Whitcomb
New York
Cedar Rapids
Ray Mills Returns from Florida Visit
Mr and Mrs Ray J Mills of 2191 Blake boulevard SE have returned after spending two months in St Petersburg Florida revealing a festive homecoming with neighbors and family awaiting them.
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Ray J. Mills
Blake Boulevard
St. Petersburg
Walter Schultz Returns from California Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Walter O Schultz of Mt Vernon road SE returned after a month long motor trip in California arriving home with stories of travel and sightseeing during their visit to the West Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Schultz
California
Walter O. Schultz
Mt. Vernon Road
Mrs Barbee Honored by Local Clubs During St Louis Visit
Mrs Earle E Barbee of St Louis visits her sisters Mrs Richard F Brugh and Miss Ference Diers. She is guest of honor at the Thursday club luncheon at the Elks club hosted by Mrs P F Hammond. The Wednesday Sewing club honored her and presented a birthday gift to Mrs Dean Hilborn. Mr Barbee will arrive Friday and the couple plan to return Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle E. Barbee
St. Louis
Richard F. Brugh
Elmhurst
Ference Diers
Elks Club
P. F. Hammond
Barbee
Brugh
Dean Hilb
Missionary couple from Dehra Dun arrive in Cedar Rapids
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Anderson arrive in Cedar Rapids after a life of missionary work in India. They plan visits with their son and daughter in law Howard Anderson Jr. at 3110 Dalewood Dr SE and the Bruce Andersons at 527 Nineteenth St NE, plus the Gorters at 113 Tenth St SE and Ray Andersons at 1750 B Ave NE.
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Howard Anderson
Dehra Dun
India
Cedar Rapids
Howard Anderson, Jr
Dalewood Drive
Bruce Andersons
Nineteenth Street
Jacobus Gorter
Tenth Street
Ray F. Anderson
B Avenue
Teachers Elect Officers At Montrose Meeting
American Federation of Teachers 716 met on a Wednesday evening to elect new officers. Howard McKnight was chosen president with Paul Jones as vice president Edith Barlow recording secretary Lovella Ewoldt treasurer William Swim legislative chairman Richard Hubacek executive secretary and Aldrich Drahos sergeant at arms. Seventy five members attended the Montrose hotel session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Teachers
Howard McKnight
Paul Jones
Edith Barlow
Lovella Ewoldt
William Swim
Richard Hubacek
Aldrich Drahos
Montrose Hotel
Mrs Shada Leaves For Dallas To Visit Mother
Mrs. John Shada of 413 Third Avenue SW departs for Dallas for a two week visit to her mother Mrs. Eula McClure, formerly of Cedar Rapids.
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John Shada
Third Avenue
Dallas
Eula McClure
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Cocayne Visits Kansas City With Family
Mrs J W Cocayne of 507 Hinkley avenue NW travels to Kansas City this week with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Robert Cocayne and her sisters Mrs Gail Gilbert and Mrs Edwin Carnes for a family visit.
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J. W. Cocayne
Hinkley Avenue
Kansas City
Robert Cocayne
Gail Gilbert
Edwin Carnes
Guests in Vacek Home
Mr and Mrs Joseph Vacek of 433 Eighth Avenue SW hosted Miss Emilie Ullman Mrs Louise Voboril of New York City and Adrian Hertik a University of Nebraska student as guests in their home.
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Joseph Vacek
Eighth Avenue
Emilie Ullman
Louise Voboril
New York City
Adrian Hertik
University of Nebraska
Alexander couple to mark golden wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs A P Alexander of 309 A avenue NW will host open house on Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p m to celebrate their 50th anniversary. The couple married in Cedar Rapids on April 16 1900 and have resided here since.
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A. P. Alexander
A Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Pilicer Elected President Of DAV Auxiliary
Mrs Abraham Pilicer was elected president of the women's auxiliary to the Disabled American Veterans at a Tuesday meeting. New officers include Mrs John Lenz senior vice president Mrs Gene Friese junior vice president Mrs William W White secretary treasurer Mrs Frank Suchomel chaplain Mrs Lorenzo L Burgess sergeant at arms and Mrs Frank Balsanek historian. Plans were made for the department convention in Cedar Rapids May 4 through 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Pilicer
Women’s Auxiliary
John Lenz
Gene Friese
William W. White
Frank Suchomel
Lorenzo L. Burgess
Frank Balsanek
Department
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Walker honored at Cedar Rapids farewell luncheon
A bridge luncheon at the Elks club honored Mrs L L Walker of 628 Twenty-fifth street NE. Mr and Mrs Walker with their children Susan and Nancy will move to Waverly next week. Hostesses were Mrs Sidney Schweitzer Mrs Alvin York and Mrs L E Skogman. Seventeen guests attended.
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The
Elks Club
L. L. Walker
Twenty-fifth Street
Elks Club Dance Set by Eddie Scott Orchestra
Eddie Scott and his orchestra will play for dancing Saturday night at the Elks club with Earl Bapty as chairman of the affair.
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Eddie Scott
Elks Club
Earl Bapty
Dorothy Stark Hosts Clarke College Club Social
Miss Dorothy Stark of 1312 First Avenue NW will entertain Clarke College club members Thursday at 8 p m. Dessert will be followed by card games.
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Dorothy Stark
First Avenue NW
Clarke College Club
Mrs Lucore Honored At Forget-Me-Not Circle Party
Mrs Dick Lucore of 2243 Avenue NE was honored at a surprise housewarming hosted Wednesday by the Forget-Me-Not circle of the King's Daughters. A potluck supper was served and a gift presented to Mrs Lucore, the circle president. Attending were Mrs Ted Ramsey, Mrs Glen Davis, Mrs Earl Sperring, Mrs S W Spencer and Mrs Art Mehaffy and her daughter Linda.
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Dick Lucore
B Avenue NE
King’s Daughters
Lucore
Ted Ramsey
Glen Davis
Earl Sperring
S. W. Spencer
Art Mehaffy
Linda
Emmet Giblin to observe silver wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Emmet J Giblin of 213 Fourth Street NW will mark their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house this Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at their Cedar Rapids home. Married April 14 1925 in Parnell they have lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years. Children include Robert E James in the marine corps Barbara and Sandra with one grandson.
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Emmet J. Giblin
Fourth Street
Parnell
Cedar Rapids
Robert E
James
Marine Corps
Barbara
Sandra
Willing Workers circle meets at Bullman home
The Willing Workers circle of the King's Daughters met at Mrs. Glenn Bullman’s home on Eighth Avenue SE. They voted five dollars to the cancer fund and five dollars to the Bible Society. The next meeting is set for May 10 at Mrs. Richard Gitt’s residence.
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The
King’s Daughters
Glenn Bullman
Eighth Avenue SE
Cancer Fund
Bible Society
Richard Gitt
Twentyfifth Street
Argentine Women May Decide 1952 Vote Turning Point
Buenos Aires reports that Argentine housewives facing a 200 percent rise in living costs in 18 months may influence the 1952 presidential election. It notes this would be the first national vote for women with expected turnout around two million, Eva Peron leading the party campaign, and shortages of milk bread and basic foods amid housing strain.
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Buenos Aires
INS
Argentina
Peronists Party
Peron
Eva Duarte de Peron
Detergents Aid Washing Wool in Hard Iowa Water
Iowa homemakers use detergents to wash winter woolens in hard water. Detergents soften water and clean quickly, acting as wetting agents to improve penetration of grease and soil. Detergent types vary, with all purpose blends and lighter formulas noted as wool friendly. judge by cleaning power, not foam.
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Ames
Iowa
Fannie Gannon
Iowa State College
Weddings Tie Calmar Bride to Pepin Groom in Alma
State weddings report Calmar resident Miss Alice Konter wed Fred Moline of Pepin Wisconsin Sunday in the Lutheran parsonage Alma with Rev J N Lunde officiating. Attending were Miss Janice Newhall and Kenneth On way.
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Calmar
Alice Konter
Alma
Wis
Fred Moline
Pepin
J. N. Lunde
Janice Newhall
Kenneth Onway
Notice of Will Probate Hearing in Linn County Iowa
In Linn County Iowa a notice announces a hearing on April 17 1950 at 9 o'clock a.m. for the proof and admission to probate of Perry Jaynes last will and testament filed in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House. Arthur Axmear Clerk. J Barngrover Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
Perry Jayne
Court House
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Notice of Will Hearing for Bertha Witwer Taylor
On April 18 1950 at 9 oclock a.m. the District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear proof and admission of the last will and testament of Bertha Witwer Taylor deceased to probate. Sargent Spangler and Hines attorneys appear for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agierk District Court
Et Ct
Cour Sargent, Spangler & Hines, Attorneys
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Woman's Club
Charles Byrnes
Loretta Young
Tom Lewis
Mrs. Schien
Ferguson
Carl Thomas
Indiana
Pleiades
Ray Mills
Florida
Federation OF Teachers
Vacek
Charles
Greenberg Furrier
Second Street
John Baldridge
Mrs. Walker
Emmet Giblins
Willing Workers Circle
Royal Cleaners
ROYAL
Royal Tank Cleaners
DIAL
Women's Press Club
Washington
Pearl Wanamaker
State of Washington
Dorothy Fosdick
U.S. State Department
Mildred Rebstock
Claire McCardell
Arthur Axmear
J. Barngrover
Bertha Witwer Taylor
Petes
Star Jewelry
Pey
Advan
Tage
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