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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1955

Page

2

Copyright Law Being Tested By Designers

Dorothy Ror reports on Carl Fishel of Trifari and the jewelry industry debating copyright protection for design. He argues design copyrights are weak while forging costly, season-specific pieces, noting stamping rights and court tests as the path to curb piracy. He contrasts U.S. difficulties with France where strict enforcement nets quick injunctions.

Captain Kidd Manhattan High Seas Carl Fishel U.S Fishel Trifari Fisher France

Chaparral Poets to Meet in Montrose Hotel

Registration opens at 8 30 a m for the Iowa division spring meeting of the Midwest Federation of Chaparral Poets to be held Saturday at the Montrose hotel. Activities include a poetry clinic business meeting and a lunch time roll call followed by a poetry program. State awards go to Maud L Cain Alma Sword and Nelle Baxter. Local registration committee includes Mrs A Anderson Mrs Eugene Gay Mrs I Sword and G Esther Chapin.

Iowa Midwest Federation of Chaparral Poets Montrose Hotel Maud L. Cain Marshalltown Alma Sword Nelle Baxter A. Anderson Eugene Gay I. Sword G. Esther Chapin

Miss Tickal Wed To Norway Man

Miss Barbara Lou Tickal wed Joseph F. Schrader in St. Ludmila's church after a morning ceremony. The bride wore lace and tulle with a satin gown, and carried white carnations lilies of the valley and orchids. The couple plans to live on a farm south of Norway.

Barbara Lou Tickal Joseph F. Schrader Norway St. Ludmila’s Frank R. Hruby Louis J. Tickal Twentieth Avenue SW Mr. Schrader A. F. Schraders Newhall Betty Schrader Beverly Schrader James Schrader Charles Schrader Watkins George Donald Caraway Harold Schrader Twin Towers Mary Ruth Gerard Norene Gould Nancy Shean Nola Svoboda Wilbert Becker Danceland Colorado Schrader Iowa National Mutual Insurance Company

Mrs Lorenzen Arrives for Month-Long California Visit

Mrs Carl Lorenzen of Huntington Park California, formerly of Cedar Rapids, arrived Sunday to spend a month visiting her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs George E Nelson at 567 Tenth Street SW and her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Olson of LaPorte City.

Carl Lorenzen Huntington Park Calif Cedar Rapids George E. Nelson Don Olson LaPorte City

Jackie Lane Hosts Slumber Party At Grandparents Home

Jackie Lane served as hostess at a slumber party Saturday evening at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Koering 1520 E avenue NE. Guests included Donna Dvorak Betty Snodgrass and Elaine Leiser.

Jackie Lane Fred Koering E Avenue NE Donna Dvorak Betty Snodgrass Elaine Leiser

Reverend LeRoy Ilsley Visits Rogers Home in Cedar Rapids

The Rev. LeRoy Christian Ilsley of Tulsa Oklahoma formerly of Cedar Rapids arrived Tuesday to spend two days visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Rogers at 2300 C avenue NE.

LeRoy Christian Ilsley Tulsa Okla Cedar Rapids Robert J. Rogers C Avenue NE

SUI Coeds To Compete In Derby Day Program

Iowa City Sigma Chi hosts Derby Day with eight to ten member teams from sororities and dorms competing in egg throwing sack race and blanket toss. Coeds vie for prizes while aBeauty contest aids less athletic squads. Bump Elliott and Bob Brooks will announce. Open to spectators. Guests include hospital families and alumni.

Iowa City Sigma Chi Fraternity University of Iowa

Designing Women Metallic Threads In Modern Rugs

Metallic threads brighten floor decor in machine made rugs with three level cut pile. The gold yarns are embedded for depth and luxury, offering durable soft textiles that resist tarnish via a protective plastic coating.

Dorothy Procok and Lee Dukes Wed in St James Church Romance

Dorothy Anne Procok daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Procok and M Lee Dukes son of Mr and Mrs A N Dukes were married in a 2 pm ceremony at St James Methodist church Candelabra and pink white snapdragons decorated the altar. The couple exchanged vows before Rev Floyd L Hinshaw. A reception for 200 followed in church parlors hosted by three women.

Dorothy Anne Procok A. J. Procok Sixteenth Avenue M. Lee Dukes A. N. Dukes Twenty-second Avenue St. James Methodist Church Floyd L. Hinshaw Sharon Thompson Lois Dukes Robert Hills Gene Wink Jim van Secoy Dick Morningstar Ely Dean Kruse Ruth Darling

Bride and Groom Plan Brief Trip and Move

Metelak held the guest book as Carol Trunecek, Kathy Procek, Margaret Smrha and Bonnie Modracek managed the gift table. The bride wore a navy dress with pink accessories and works for Dr. James C. Manville. The groom works in sales at Wilson and Company, Inc. They will live at 1705 B Avenue NE.

Metelak Carol Trunecek Kathy Procek Margaret Smrha Bonnie Modracek James C. Manville Wilson and Company,Inc B Avenue NE

Paris Designers Offer Wide Slacks and Shorts for Girls

Paris fashions present a broad range of slacks and shorts for spring and summer. Styles include knee length shorts, pirate pants, and pedal-pushers in striped linen and corduroy. Fashions by Lanvin Castillo and Dior feature bright colors and tailored playsuits with pantalettes.

Paris INS Genevieve Fath Lanvin-Castillo Dior Fath

Streamliner by Stella White Fits and pads for smooth sleep

Use fitted contour sheets with fitted mattress pads to prevent creep and wrinkling under the sheet. Regular mattress pads may shift and cause discomfort during sleep.

Stella White

Perpetual Help Circle Initiates 27 Candidates

Our Lady of Perpetual Help circle 534 Daughters of Isabella held initiation services Sunday at St. Wenceslaus church and Roosevelt hotel. Mrs Vincent Spillane chaired the initiation. Mrs Paul Pickart and Mrs Ray Freeman led the ceremony. A 6:30 p.m. banquet for 150 followed, with remarks by Rt. Rev. Msgr. William H. Schulte and Rev. P. C. Bodens teiner. Music featured Deanna Janko and Kay Regan with Esther Klersey directing assembly singing.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Circle Daughters of Isabella St. Wenceslaus Church Roosevelt Hotel Vincent Spillane Paul Pickart Ray Freeman

Mrs Robert Brown and Son Fly to Paris

Mrs. Robert L Brown and her son Robert of 825 Eighth Avenue SE left Monday for New York. They will fly to Paris to join S Sgt Brown stationed at European Command Headquarters in Paris.

Robert L. Brown Robert Eighth Avenue SE New York Paris S/Sgt. Brown European Command

June Allyson says women spend too much on beauty parlors

Hollywood star June Allyson startled that American women spend too much time and money in beauty parlors. She claims she never became a salon addict, having done her own grooming and only visiting once for a failed permanent during MGM era.

Bob Thomas Hollywood June Allyson Miss Allyson MGM

Mercy College Freshman Elected Regional Treasurer

Cordelia Erusha daughter of Mr and Mrs M C Erusha of Walford was elected regional treasurer of the Iowa region of the National Federation of Catholic College Students at the seventh annual congress held at Loras college last weekend. She is a freshman at Mt Mercy college.

Cordelia Erusha M. C. Erusha Walford Iowa National Federation of Catholic College Students Loras College Miss Erusha Mt. Mercy College

Ellis Park Women to Give Luncheon at Roosevelt Hotel

The Ellis Park Women's Golf Association will meet for lunch on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel. Members and other women interested in play are invited.

Ellis Park Marion du Maurier Reviow

Final luncheon and business meeting before golf play

A final luncheon and business meeting precedes the start of golf play, inviting attendees to discuss plans and arrangements before the event begins.

Combine dainty filet doilies into tablecloths and runners

Instructions for crochet patterns 755 to make 18-inch squares from No 30 mercerized cotton and join four to form a 36-inch tablecloth. Send 25 cents per pattern plus 5 cents extra for first class mail to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Include name address and zone. Also advertise the 1955 Needlecraft catalog with a 25 cent copy price.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept West 17Th Street New York N. Y Needlecraft Dept P.O Old Chelsea Station N.Y Paure Wheeler Needlecraft

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Dorothy Ror Chaparral Montrose By Frie Lhdows Miss Tickal George Lillie C.R Ry Teel Pec L Rev Leroy Ilsley Rogers Home SUI Coeds Draper Marion Enterprise Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer Dorothy Procok Lee Dukes Nora W. Martin SPEED Glidden Galion Coolor U. S Hawaii Alaska Campord Inez Cooke Perpetual Help Circle Robert Brown June MERCY Ling Golf Crochet Caune Miss du Maurier Revlon DRC Creme Killian
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