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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1948
Page
4
Mary Lou Moore urges buyers to select luggage that reflects personality and fits college or bridal life. She details colors, materials, sets, and price ranges for women and men, plus extras like jewel cases and tie boxes. An artificial frost for Christmas trees is noted.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cantwell announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Bette Marie Cantwell to Johnny F. Krall son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Krall of Cedar Rapids. The wedding is set for August 17 at Immaculate Conception church in Van Horne. Cantwell is a Mercy Hospital nurse and Krall works for Simanek Plumbing and Heating Co.
Miss Gertrude Funcke and Charles Christensen were married July 24 at Addison Street Baptist parsonage in Chicago by Rev. A. Wilcox. The couple will reside in Muscatine where Christensen works for a heating company.
Adele Simpson, new dress designer and American fashion critics award winner, argues that women express inner feelings through attire. She notes the fall winter trend of a full skirt with a slim torso, diverse silhouettes, and rich fabrics like black velvet and chiffon, reflecting individuality and feminine appeal.
Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Nicoll announce the engagement of their daughter Esther to Calvin Glenn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Glenn of Olin.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Aneta Schafer of Augsburg Germany and Sgt. LeRoy Petersen of Onslow follows. The couple wed July 17 in Augsburg and will travel to Iowa in August where Mrs. Petersen works in a government office. Petersen has served in Augsburg for two and a half years.
Mount Vernon entries note hosting and entertaining by the Gray, OConnor, Hickman, Ringer, Swaney, Heasty, and Clark households. Birthdays for Bruce and Jennie Litts, and birthdays observed at family dinners. Engagements announced for Dorothy Sipple to John H. Cummings and Betty Alene Longerbeam to Richard T. Edwards with Aug wedding plans. Major Dale Etka and family return to Camp Lee after visiting Mt Vernon, with notes on local social events and upcoming LWV meeting.
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