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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1947

Page

4

Bridal Dinner Honors Blaise Argow Ahead of Wedding

Currays host a Cedar Rapids Country club dinner Friday night for Miss Barbara Blaise and the Rev Waldemar Argow prior to their marriage. Nineteen guests attend with hosts Mr and Mrs Roy Curray and a list of relatives and friends from Baltimore Boston Chicago Iowa City and Sioux City plus Rabbi Herman Schaalman. A prior celebratory dinner Thursday included immediate family members.

Barbara Blaise Waldemar Argow Roy Curray Linden Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club W. Waldemar W. Argow Baltimore David Jennison Boston, Mass Cleveland Thomas Chicago Walter S. Dewey Iowa City C. E. MacDonald Sioux City Keith Dunn Frank Powers, Jr Herman E. Schaalman F. Wallace Darling Cottage Grove Avenue Blaise Mr. Argow Country Club

Collins Family Returns From Colorado Springs Vacation

Mr and Mrs Arthur A Collins and children Susan and Michael have returned from a two weeks vacation at the Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs.

Arthur A. Collins Susan Michael Broadmoor Hotel Colorado Springs

Cedar Rapids Residents Attend North Central Inauguration

Cedar Rapids people attended the inauguration ceremony of Dr. C Harve Geiger as president of North Central College in Naperville Illinois. The former Coe College dean was welcomed by a luncheon and reception. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Marvin R Selden Mr and Mrs Earle G Nichols Dr and Mrs C Ward Macy Dr and Mrs Warren N Keck Mr and Mrs Willis Lamb Dr Eric L Clitheroe Miss Alice Page and Miss Edith Barber.

Cedar Rapids C. Harve Geiger North Central College Naperville Geiger Coe College Marvin R. Selden Earle G. Nichols C. Ward Macy

Mrs Yessler Returns Home After East Visit

Mrs. J. U. Yessler of 2405 Fourth avenue SE has returned home after a several week trip to the East. She spent ten days in New York with daughter Miss Joan Yessler and a week in Oak Park Illinois with her sisters Mrs. Charles G. Delo and Mrs. J. D. Fouse.

J. U. Yessler Fourth Avenue SE East New York Joan Yessler Oak Park Ill Charles G. Delo J. D. Fouse

Stamats Family Returns From Bermuda Vacation

Mr and Mrs Herbert S Stamats and their children Sally and Peter have returned from Bermuda Sally and Peter arrived earlier to re enter school while the parents stayed in New York for a few days

Herbert S. Stamats Sally Peter Bermuda New York

Alpha Xi Delta Holds Founders Day Banquet

One hundred members celebrated Alpha Xi Delta founders day at the Roosevelt hotel in Cedar Rapids. Mrs Bertha Cook Evans of Marion, a founder, spoke. The Cedar Rapids alumnae raised funds for Noordwyck Holland relief. Coe College Alpha Gamma hosted guests from Iowa Sigma and Alpha Iota chapters.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Bertha Cook Evans Marion John Walters Cedar Rapids Evans Noordwyk Holland Noordwyck Coe College Alpha Gamma Sigma Chapter University of Iowa Alpha Iota Drake University Margaret Gill Alpha Gamma Chapter Vivian Busby Janice Jamison Janet Shimerda Ruth Huss Noordwyck Project Walters Alpha Amma Chapter Gill Amy Coleberg Marilyn Grimsell Patricia Risley Virginia McElhinney

Mrs Morgan Foster Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Morgan J. Foster of 2115 Linden Drive SE entertained her bridge club at a luncheon Friday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Morgan J. Foster Linden Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club

Robbins Twins Celebrate Fourth Birthday Party

Lewis Frederick Robbins Jr and Charles Burton Robbins II, twin sons of Mr and Mrs Lewis F Robbins of 556 Vernon drive SE, celebrated their fourth birthday Thursday afternoon with a neighborhood party. Children of the area were guests and the afternoon featured games and play.

Lewis Frederick Robbins, Jr Charles Burton Robbins II Lewis F. Robbins Vernon Drive

Mrs Robertson Hosts King's Daughters Circle Luncheon

Mrs D M Robertson of 1626 First Avenue NW entertained members of the Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters at luncheon. Mrs Walter Kahler led devotions. Guests included Mrs Edwin Hruska as the afternoon was spent sewing layettes.

D. M. Robertson First Avenue NW Margaret Bottome The King’s Daughters Walter Kahler Edwin Hruska

Mrs Schwinn Hosts Luncheon for Bride Elect Barbara Burke

Mrs Charles S Schwinn hosted a luncheon at Ross Hut Steak House on Wednesday honoring Miss Barbara Burke who will wed Burton W Odell of Sioux Falls SD on April 26 Nine guests attended the event Mrs Marvin R Selden and Mrs Helen S Dake separately hosted dinners at their homes honoring the bride elect.

Charles S. Schwinn Meadowbrook Drive Ross’ Hut Barbara Burke Burton W. Odell Sioux Falls S. D Marvin R. Selden Greenwood Drive Helen S. Dake Higley Avenue Selden Burke

Mrs. J. E. Von Lackum Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. J E Von Lackum of 326 Twenty third Street Drive SE hosted a luncheon Thursday for her bridge club, inviting members to enjoy a social afternoon.

Mrs. von Lackum J. E. von Lackum Twenty-third Street Drive

Mrs Moon Hosts Lunch for Minneapolis Guest

Mrs B J Moon of Linden drive SE entertained at a Friday luncheon for Mrs Charles Hogan of Minneapolis who is visiting with Mrs Edward Sheehy Jr as host and guest in an informal social event at home.

B. J. Moon Linden Drive Charles Hogan Minneapolis Edward Sheehy, Jr

Queen Esther circle hosts and plans May break

Queen Esther circle of the King's Daughters met at the Commonwealth with Mrs. O. H. Daniels and Mrs. A. E. Einen as hostesses. Devotions were given by Mrs. A. E. Chase. Admission service to Mrs. ed Carstens. The group voted 15 to a needy family. A gift was presented to Mrs. Einen who departs May 3 for Minneapolis. New officers elected: Mrs. John Schweitzer president, Mrs. Melvin Cooley vice president, Mrs. Mildred Heaton secretary, Mrs. Ivan Miller treasurer, Mrs. J. F. Beadle, Dr. Jennie McGowan representative. Plans discussed for the May break fast.

Queen Esther King’s Daughters the Commonwealth O. H. Daniels A. E. Einen A. E. Chase A. E. Lower Ave Ed Carstens Einen Minneapolis John Schweitzer Melvin Cooley Mildred Heaton Ivan Miller J. F. Beadle Jennie McGowan

Jane Boyd circle hosts dessert luncheon at Cornell home

The Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday for a dessert luncheon at 2624 Meadow Brook Drive SE. The circle and other King's Daughters groups have devoted time to sewing for the Red Cross and will discontinue this work until next fall when shipments to Europe will resume.

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters

Designing Woman Ceiling Decoration Tips and Patterns

A homemaker guide explains choosing ceiling designs with medium deep wall shades for lift, matching light walls or striped walls with a designed ceiling. It advises using wide wallpaper borders or large patterns cut into strips and to measure the floor to plan pattern placement before pasting.

Employers Want Secretaries Not Clothes Horses

In Chicago a fashion coordinator reports bosses prefer neatly typed letters and proper office attire over overt glamour. Secretaries should dress for work, avoid heavy makeup or flashy nails, and blend with the office environment while performing well.

Chicago Gerry Morgan Spike

Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake Season Spotlight

Over the Back Fence shares how fresh from the south strawberries star in the first old fashioned strawberry shortcake of the season with butter rich cake and heavy cream. It offers a Sunday dinner plan Braised round steak parsleyed potatoes asparagus celery carrots and a Jellied Horseradish Salad with pistachio and horseradish flavors.

Public Health Nursing talk at Cedar Rapids breakfast club

Mrs. W. V. McClung spoke to 28 Cedar Rapids Credit Women's Breakfast Club members on the Public Health Nursing Service. New members introduced included Miss Amanda Hagenstein of Baker Paper Company and Mrs. Velma Donald of Montgomery Ward Company.

W. V. McClung Cedar Rapids Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Amanda Hagenstein Baker Paper Company Velma Donald Montgomery Ward Company

Apple Sweet Potato Bake in Casserole Dish

Scald evaporated milk and dissolve gelatin then chill. Heat until light and mix in remaining ingredients with lemon juice to taste. Mold, chill, unmold on lettuce with paprika. Butter a casserole, layer apples, then boiled sweet potatoes, add sugar and butter. Repeat layers, bake in water bath at 325 degrees for one hour.

Circle of the King's Daughters Meets for Dessert Luncheon

LH N circle gathered Thursday at Mrs. C. W. Frutchey residence 2047 B avenue NE for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. D D Morgan led devotions and final rummage sale plans were set. The afternoon included sewing on a layette.

Lh.n. Circle of the King’s Daughters C. W. Frutchey B Avenue NE D. D. Morgan

Mrs Fox Aids Fox After Truck Crash

Wakefield Massachusetts Mrs James A Fox aided a red fox struck by a truck but the animal died despite her efforts. The incident occurred in Wakefield and was reported by United Press. The story notes a local resident attempted to save the animal after the collision.

Wakefield Mass James A. Fox

Professor Burton to Speak at Cedar Rapids Salesmen Meeting

Professor Phil W. Burton of the University of Iowa will address a Cedar Rapids Association of Salesmen luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Saturday at 12 30. His talk titled Our Selling Job is the second in a series to raise professional techniques in the sales occupation. Association members and other Cedar Rapids salesmen are invited. Ray Short, vice president, announced.

Phil W. Burton College of Commerce University of Iowa Cedar Rapids

Connally Forecasts Truman Run in 1948 Statement

Connally tells New York Democrats that President Truman will lead the party in 1948 and that the people will triumphantly elect him. He calls Truman “our man” as Democratic leaders voiced firm support for a potential candidacy.

New York Connally Texas Truman Hannegan

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Currays C. R North Central Ray Baumeartel Irving Salaterra Clemans John L. Baldridge Iowa Baldridge Camera Shop Third Street Iowa Theater Tavent Bureau Art’s Radio Second Avenue Charles Schwinn Designing Woman Elizabeth Nillyer Claire Cox Miss Morgan By Naomi Doebel Mrs. McClung Robbins Appliance CO Robbins Your General Electric Store DIAL Beaverton Beaverton, Orezen Newman's Youth Center Sadle Oxford Newman Palas Lh.n. Circle Prof. Burton F. S. Mitvalsky & CO. Elc General Foods
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