Die Fledermaus Thrills Iowa City Audience
The University of Iowa fine arts festival presents Die Fledermaus with Rosalinda played by Madaline Hatter and Adele by Victoria Sedlacek. Madaline Hatter’s mezzo soprano impressed as Rosalinda while Victoria Sedlacek’s Adele drew praise. Direction by Herald Stark praised though Macbride auditorium proved a difficult venue. Two more performances were slated for 8 p.m. at Macbride auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johann Strauss
Iowa City
University of Iowa Fine Arts Festival
Rosalinda
Alfred
Frank
Victoria Sedlacek
Cedar Rapids
Adele
Mrs. Sedlacek
Madaline Hatter
Marengo
Herald Stark
Macbride
Prince Orlofsky
Dorothy Krebill
University of Iowa
University Theater
Macbride Auditorium
Birdsall Hosted Cocktail Party for Sister Visit
Mr and Mrs Ted Birdsall of 900 Chandler Street Southwest hosted a Monday evening cocktail party at their home in Cedar Rapids. The event honored Miss Lois Birdsall of Union City New Jersey who had been visiting Cedar Rapids for a week and returned home Tuesday after hosting twenty five guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Birdsall
Chandler Street
Mr. Birdsall
Lois Birdsall
Union City
N. J
Miss Birdsall
Cedar Rapids
Sandra Smejkal honored on ninth birthday party
Sandra Kay Smejkal aged nine was honored at a picnic supper Monday night at her home 3240 Dale wood avenue SE. Attending were her mother Mrs Louis Smejkal and helpers Mrs Frank Willenborg and Mrs Frank Tresnak along with a list of fellow guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Kay Smejkal
Dalewood Avenue
Louis Smejkal
Frank Willenborg
Frank Tresnak
Jean Willenberg
Patricia Teply
Jean White
Mildred
Mary Lee Forster
Mary Jo Votrobek
Dawn Kofron
Sharron Dalton
Patty McDonnell
Lucretia Pochobradsky
Cynthia Ricky
Mary Schimberg
Karen Hen
Wood announces engagement of Margaret June Wood
Mrs Archie V Wood reveals engagement of daughter Margaret June to Tech Sergeant Eldon C Early son of Mrs T W Early of Cherry Point North Carolina formerly Charlottesville Virginia The ceremony is planned for Newport News Virginia in October Both couple are stationed with the Marines at Cherry Point
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin
Archie V. Wood
Margaret June
Tech
Eldon C. Early
T. W. Early
Cherry Point
N. C
Charlottesville
Newport News
Miss Wood
Hanson Guests From Pasadena Visit Cedar Rapids Family
Mr. and Mrs. Paul C. Hanson of 3052 Carroll drive SE host Ruth and Marion Hanson from Pasadena arriving Monday for a stay through August 14. It is their first Cedar Rapids visit in 27 years. Also joining are E. F. Lawman of Manchester and Hanson family guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Hanson and Deana from Chicago, plus Mrs. Hanson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul C. Hanson
Carroll Drive
Hanson
Ruth
Marion Hanson
Pasadena
City
Cedar Rapids
E. F. Lawman
Manchester
Hansons
Robert H. Hanson
Deana
Chicago
Trewin Family Returned From Beresford Visit
Mr and Mrs James Trewin and children Jake Carol and Janet have returned to 2421 Fourth avenue SE after a week in Beresford South Carolina visiting Mrs Trewin's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs James Howard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Trewin
Jake
Carol
Janet
Fourth Avenue SE
Beresford
S. C
Mrs Lyle Fuller and sons depart for Buffalo
Mrs Lyle Fuller and her sons John and Tim left Wednesday by plane for Buffalo New York after five weeks visiting in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs J W Ludlow at 413 Thirty fourth street NE Mr Fuller formerly a mechanical engineering instructor at the University of Minnesota and now employed by an air products company in Buffalo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Fuller
John
Tim
Iplane
Buffalo
N. Y
J. W. Ludlow
Thirtyfourth Street
Fuller
University of Minnesota
Air Products
Shower Honors Miss Joan Meis Bride Elect
Kathleen Morrissey hosted a miscellaneous shower and dessert Tuesday evening for Miss Joan Meis at 1555 Fifth Avenue SE. Fourteen guests attended. Miss Meis, daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman Meis of 1201 Sixth Avenue SE, will wed John Sherwin on August 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Morrissey
Fifth Avenue SE
Joan Meis
Miss Meis
Herman Meis
Sixth Avenue SE
John Sherwin
Xi Delta Beta Sigma Phi plans Sept style show
The Xi Delta chapter met at Mrs. Kenneth Haestie’s home at 202 M Twenty-sixth Street Drive SE for a Sunday coffee. They organized a style show and card party set for September 13 at the Montrose Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xi Delta Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Kenneth Haestie
Twenty-sixth Street
Montrose Hotel
Tasty Tricks Quickie Picnic Casserole
A compact recipe advises placing sliced canned tongue in a greased casserole with thin potato slices. Pour onion soup over meat and potatoes and bake in a moderate oven for about 30 minutes.
Ten Women Best-Scented Announced By Institute
Hollywood list names Mrs Douglas MacArthur actress Gene Tierney Marlene Dietrich and eight others as the ten best scented women. Martin Emory of the Research Institute criticizes perfume as a key factor in separations and urges men to know their partner beyond scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Panama
Hollywood
INS
Douglas MacArthur
Gene Tierney
Marlene Dietrich
MacArthur
U. S
Margaret Chase Smith
Kathi Norris
Brenda Frazier Kelly
Florence Chadwick
Abbe Lane
Kathleen Winsor
Gertrude Lawrence
America
Martin F. Emory
Emory
Theda Bara
Senator Smith
Brenda Frazier
Kelly
Opening Class in Home Care of Sick Monday
The first class in home care of the sick began in Cedar Rapids under the Linn county Red Cross sponsorship. Ten women attended with Miss Mildred Shaulis as instructor. A Des Moines trained nurse led the session with a second class planned for August 20 and enrollment via the Red Cross office 3-2673.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
American Red Cross
Mildred Shaulis
R.N
Miss Klassen Honored at Miscellaneous Showers
Miss Patricia Ann Klassen was honored at a miscellaneous shower in Keane hall St Patrick's school. Ninety guests attended. Miss Klassen and James Hoffman plan to marry August 18 at St Patrick's church. Hosts included Mrs Treasa Hoffman and Mrs Co C Klassen among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Ann Klassen
Keane Hall
St. Patrick’s School
Mmes
Treasa Hoffman
Co. C. Klassen
E. C. Oncken
Lodge Novotny
Joe Kenney
John Hoffman
Miss Klassen
James Hoffman
St. Patrick’s Church
Olin Hauth
Iowa City
Clarence Kouba
Rose Machovec
Wild Animal Crossword Clues Mixed with Historical Terms
A versatile list of crossword clues spans wild animals ship terms and historic dynasties. Items include bird species river names and common nouns amid references to emperors residues and social roles.
Becomes Bride of Raymond Syverson
Bonnie Lee Boots and Raymond L. Syverson wed at Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church as Rev. Paul Kitterer officiated. Attendants Samuel Talcon and Harold Witham of Elkader assisted. The couple plans a two week honeymoon through the Black Hills. the bride worked as bookkeeper at Cheeseman garage and the groom is connected with Elkader Motor Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Boots
Bonnie Lee
Raymond L. Syverson
Anna Syverson
Elkader
Paul Kitterer
Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church
Samuel Talcon
Harold Witham
Black Hills
Cheeseman Garage
Syverson
Elkader Motor Company
Emmetsburg Junior College
Mary JoAnne Henderson Weds Jack Balgren at Local Church
In an Evangelical and Reformed ceremony at 2 pm Miss Mary JoAnne Henderson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Henderson, married Jack Ervin Balgren, son of Mr and Mrs Ervin Balgren. The couple, who will reside in Cedar Rapids, both work there after a brief wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Mary JoAnne Henderson
Harry E. Henderson
Twentieth Street SE
Jack Ervin Balgren
Ervin Balgren
Tenth Street SE
Milo Filipi
Elza Yates, Jr
Jerry Balgren
Robby Neff Honored On Fifth Birthday Party
Robby Neff son of Mr and Mrs Robert W Neff 390 Twenty-fifth Street SE was honored on his fifth birthday at a going-to-school party. Guests included Cynthia Sandy Barbara Higley Nancy Arnold Joey Dorton and others. The Neffs and their children recently returned from a month long vacation in Florence Alabama with Mrs Neff’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robby Neff
Robert W. Neffs
Twenty-fifth Street
Cynthia Sandy
Barbara
Bobby Higley
Nancy
Johnny Arnold
Joey Dorton
Carol Trewin
Billy Bogue
Carolyn Neff
Neff
Robby
John
Carolyn
Stephen
Florence
Alabama
Smiths Return From Chicago Wedding Visit Fort Atkinson
Mr and Mrs Monte Smith 627 Sixth Street SE returned from Chicago where they attended their niece's wedding. They also visited the Martin Riha family in Ft Atkinson during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monte Smith
Sixth Street
Chicago
Ft. Atkinson
Martin Riha
Iowa City Women Lead At East Iowa Golf Invitational
Eighty players from Eastern Iowa clubs gathered at Cedar Rapids Country Club for the annual East Iowa Golf Invitational. Ben Peterson of Iowa City won the 18 hole low gross with 95, while Tessie Koser of Iowa City captured the nine hole low gross with 50 and Janet Plambeck of Davenport topped the 18 hole low putt contest with 28 strokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Ben Peterson
Iowa City
Ruth Mahl
Davenport
Tessie Koser
Hazel Quinn
Vinton
Janet Plambeck
Helen Jenison
Gladys Bryant
Walt Martin
Marshalltown
Shirley Statenberg
DeWitt
Doris Work
Manchester
Robert K. Walker
George W. Corey, Jr
Waterloo pair win at 8-table Duplicate Bridge event
The Duplicate Bridge club held an eight table master point game on Tuesday evening. First place went to Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Brown of Waterloo followed by M. E. Gould and L. F. Fairbanks of Waterloo in second. Third place earned by Mrs. Max Wilson and Jack Parisho of Waterloo. Cedar Rapids team of Mrs. A. H. Hallgren and Mrs. W. M. Jayne finished fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duplicate Bridge Club
B. F. Brown
Waterloo
M. E. Gould
L. F. Fairbanks
Max Wilson
Jack Parisho
A. H. Hallgren
W. M. Jayne
Cedar Rapids
Case Wrecker Suits Your Skirt and Blouse Outfits
Crochet pattern notice from The Cedar Rapids Gazette offers Wear-with-all Coat Pattern C846 with directions for sizes 32 34 and 36 38. Requires two strands of cotton or yarn and single and chain stitches. Send 25 cents, name, and address with pattern number to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Chicago 80 Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Needlecraft Dept
P. O
Chicago
Ill
Jarvis Burners Welcome Guests From Illinois
Mr and Mrs Jarvis Burner of 1309 First Avenue SE host for two days Dr and Mrs G H Edwards of Pinkneyville Illinois. The visitors are en route home from a Canadian vacation and stay with the Burners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarvis Burner
First Avenue SE
G. H. Edwards
Pinkneyville
Ill
Teen-Age Good Time To Talk Marriage Traits
Muriel Lawrence argues teens should receive practical guidance on recognizing traits that signal poor marriage risks. She notes jealousy, dependence, nagging tendencies, and cat-and-mouse dynamics as warning signs and urges parents to discuss real consequences before young people form lasting bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel Lawrence
Chuck
Lois
Dad
Budget Estimate and Record of Filing in Fairfax Iowa
The Fairfax town council meets August 13 1951 at 7 30 PM at Fairfax State Savings Bank. Taxpayers may be heard on the 1952 expenditure estimate starting January 1 1952. A detailed statement of past receipts and disbursements will be available at the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Counst of
Fairfax
Lim Unty
Iowa
Fairfax State Savings Bank
Designing Women Drapery Terms And Window Treatments
The piece explains drapery versus curtain terminology and styles. It defines cantonniere as a decorative box frame enclosing a window and describes cafe or bris-brise curtains hung by rings on rods.
Benefit for Camp at Sinclair Playground
The second annual Sinclair playground carnival supports Camp Good Health and runs Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Sinclair park behind St. Wenceslaus church. Children sell crafts such as potholders and doodlebags, with a candy stand, fishpond, lemonade and games. Rose Marie Drums and Jim Don achie lead the event. rain delays to the next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Playground
Sinclair Park
Fifth Street
Sixteenth Avenue
St. Wenceslaus Church
Phyllis Cepowski
Carl Jordan
Rose Marie Drums
Jim Donachie
Cedar Rapids Band Plays Tonight at Daniels Park
The Cedar Rapids Municipal band conducts a Wednesday concert at 8 pm on the baseball diamond in Daniels Park. Directed by R. L. Moehlmann the program features FanFare and Star Spangled Banner Fame and Fortune First Suite for Military Band Readings include Colonel Bogie Bells of St Marys Embraceable You March Religioso Folk Song Suite A Japanese Sunset Mood Mauve Men of Ohio If rain cancels the event the concert is called off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck
Cedar Rapids
Daniels Park
R. L. Moehlmann
Fame and Fortune
Huff
Holmes
Bogie
Alford
St. Mary’s
Adam
Gershwin
Chambers
Eilenberg
Williams
Deppen
Howland Men of
Ohio
Fillmore
Fashion Flash: Dresses Lengthen to 12 13 Inches
New York reports a shift in women's fashion with hemlines 12 to 13 inches from the floor for next season. Dior propels the trend toward an empire look with beltless silhouettes and higher bustlines, while a male vote remains noted as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
Christian Dior
Doll Contest Winners Named At Daniels Playground
Dolls belonging to Dennis Carg in and Wilma Meaney were named king and queen in a contest held Tuesday at Daniels playground. Other winners included Donna Thompson for biggest most realistic and smallest dolls Christine Peterson longest hair Carol Peal curliest hair Sally Packwood cutest dressed. Judges were Dick Ingels Garlene Splichal and Charlene Panek. Vivian Zeman is playground director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Cargin
Wilma Meaney
Daniels Playground
Dennis
Wildwood Drive
Wilma
Sixteenth Street
Donna Thompson
Christine Peterson
Carol Peal
Sally Packwood
Dick Ingels
Garlene Splichal
Charlene Panek
Vivian Zeman
Appointment of Administrator for Kath erine W. Fordyce estate
The undersigned E. A. Fordyce is named Administrator of Kath erine W. Fordyce’s Linn County Iowa estate. He urges immediate payment of debts and filing of claims with Carl Hendrickson, Attorney, in the Linn County District Court. The notice is dated 31st day of duty 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Towa
Linn County
Katherine W. Fordyce
Iowa
E. A. Fordyce
Carl Hendrickson
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East Iowa
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Jarvis Burners
Illinois
Mes. Lawrence
J. L. Krall
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Eaeepeinelne Nastic Nation
First Avenue
Dial
Designing Women
Elizabeth Hillyer
Streamliner
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Araral A Saher
Davis
Phyllis Battelle
Daniels
Baldridge
Third St. SE
Pella
Cartwright
Paramount Theater
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