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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1946

Page

13

Lorraine Wilson Weds Donald Ford at St Patrick’s Church

Lorraine Wilson and Donald Ford were married at St Patrick’s Church on Saturday with Rev D J Peters presiding. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs G F Wilson, wore ivory satin with a seed pearl tiara and carried gladiolas and roses. Attendants wore net gowns in yellow, apple green, and peach. Best man was Robert Ford. ushers were Robert Turner, Robert Burns, and Melvin McGown. A breakfast at Wurster’s and a reception followed. the couple will live in Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip.

St. Patrick’s Church Lorraine Wilson Donald Ford D. J. Peters G. F. Wilson Fourth Avenue Mr. Ford P. E. Ford Fifteenth Street Nadine Wilson Leonard “Shea Dorothy Schmidt Robert Carroll Shea Carroll Ford Coe College Europe Cedar Rapids

Greenawalts Return From Minnesota Lake Vacation

Dr and Mrs R A Greenawalt return to Cedar Rapids from Middle Cul Lem lake Nisswa Minnesota after a six weeks vacation. They reside at 1912 Blake boulevard SE. The couple spent time at a Minnesota lake retreat and arrived back Sunday.

R. A. Greenawalt Blake Boulevard Cedar Rapids Middle Cullem Lake Nisswa Minn

Mrs Foster Hosts Luncheon With Erie Guest

Mrs Wayne J Foster entertained a small group of friends at a luncheon Monday at her home on Hill Crest Drive SE. The guest of honor was Mrs J F Weir of Erie Pennsylvania, visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs R D Taylor at 2038 Fourth Avenue SE.

Wayne J.foster Hillcrest Drive J. F. Weir Erie R. D. Taylor Fourth Avenue

Tostys Return From Three Months Southland Trip

The c. B. Tostys of 402 Dunreath Drive NE arrived home Saturday after a three months vacation in Southern California visiting friends and relatives.

C. B. Tostys Dunreath Drive California

Ladies Auxiliary to Federal Labor Union to Meet

The Ladies Auxiliary of Federal Labor Union No. 18619 Penick and Ford will meet Wednesday at six for a potluck supper at Riverside Park. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish or sandwiches and a service.

Ladies Auxiliary of Federal Labor Union No. 18619 Penick and Ford Riverside Park

Pretty Picture Prints In Blouse Circles Feature Cards And Regiments

A rash of prints in blouse fashion showcases alphabets declarations of love playing cards and Royal Scot Fusiliers insignia among rayon silks cottons and crepe fabrics. Designs include birds butterflies ballet dancers and school motifs with back-buttoned sleeves and collarless styling. Fronts feature Brooke Cadwallader silk scarf motifs while a second scarf reprints Royal Scot Fusiliers insignia in bright tones on a black back.

Royal Scot Fusiliers

L Lou ise Smith Weds Robert De Butts at Marengo

Miss L lou ise Smith and Robert D De Butts wed Sunday at Peace Evangelical and Reformed church with Rev. Paul Kitterer officiating. Ceremony featured white gladiolus and baby's breath, bridal party in floral gowns, and two hundred guests at a reception. De Butts to graduate dentistry next March. he and the bride have ties to Iowa and Northwestern University.

Eleader L'louise Smith Robert D. DeButts Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul Kitterer Charlotte Smith Elkader Wayne B. Smith Mr. de Butts A. M. de Butts Melbourne Dale Smith Manchester E. A. Schulte Barbara de Butts Des Moines Margaret Dittmer Davenport Lois Schoenfeld Nashua Sarah Jane Peck Iowa City Eloise Finch William Martin Aledo Ill William Hommel Hal Boughan Quincy Til Fred Herzog Gibert Glasson Waterloo DeButis Canada de Butts Northwestern University University of Iowa Marshalltown Junior College School of Dentistry Phi Delta Theta Social Delta Sigma Delta Dental

Fresh Vegetables From Iowa State Garden Tips

Iowa State College garden specialist Larry Grove notes harvesting at the right maturity stage yields top quality produce. Fresh garden vegetables often surpass commercially shipped or canned goods in flavor and goodness when grown and picked with care.

Larry Grove Iowa State’ College Grove

Vacation dinners and simple meals for busy moms

A column offers a light vacation from cooking with Sunday outings and picnic fare. Recipes include grilled chili cheese sandwiches with pickles, tomato sandwich salad, sour cream dressing, lemon bread pudding, cream of tomato soup, and a municipal notice announcing the incorporation of Nissen Trampoline Company in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with stock details and leadership.

Crochet Square Pattern 789 from Cedar Rapids Gazette

Dainty petal stitch crochet square described as 12 inch finished size using No 30 cotton. Pattern 789 provides directions for the square. Send 20 cents, include name and address, to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Chicago Ill.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept North Clinton Street Chicago Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Ill

Sheriff's Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa Auction Details

An execution on transcript remittal from Linn County Justices court references D C MacCormac as assignee against Ferri E Bigare and Helen Biggart. Property levied includes a 1932 Chevrolet Sport Coupe and a 1946 Interperonal Truck. Sale to highest bidder for cash on August 10, 1948 at 10:00 AM in Cedar Rapids Court House yard.

Justice of the Peace District Court Linn County Ferri E. Bigeare Helen Biggart Iowa Court House Cedar Rapids Cedar, Rapids Town James Aheriff Linn County R. D. Spooner

Lucille Short Weds Donald Cottrell at Hazleton Home

The wedding took place Sunday at 2 p.m. at the bride’s parents home in Hazleton. Miss Lucille Short wore a white suit with brown accessories and a talisman rose corsage. Donald Cottrell, son of Clarence Cottrell of Independence, served 20 months in the navy and recently was discharged. They will reside in Independence with Mrs. Cottrell.

Hazleton Lucille Short Donald C. Cottrell Wendell Short Mr. Cottrell Clarence Cottrell Independence David Tallman Raymond McCright Miles Gardner Cottrell Navy Cottrells

Farewell Picnic Honored Walter Moscrip Before Army

Twenty five Junior Schols members hosted a farewell picnic at Bever Park in Cedar Rapids for Walter Moscrip who left the city Monday to join the army. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W D Moscrip of 338 Thirteenth Avenue SW.

Cedar Rapids Bever Park Walter Moscrip Mr. Moscrip W. D. Moscrip Thirteenth Avenue

Designing Woman By Elizabeth Hillyer

It urges readers to inspect upholstered furniture for internal wear rather than just refreshing covers. Check for sagging springs and loosened supports under chairs and sofas. Have an upholsterer fix internal issues early to avoid higher costs and preserve comfort and longevity.

Bradley Warns Vet Training Near Scandal

Milwaukee. Veterans Administrator General Omar N Bradley warned of a potential national scandal over on the job training for veterans funded by federal money. He cited irregularities reported to his office and said dishonest employers and veterans have infected the program in many states, with trick practices noted by attendees at the 48th encampment.

Milwaukee Omar N Bradley United Spanish War Veterans

Gazette report details steps to curb abuses in veterans training

The Sunday, Aug. 4 edition of The Gazette carries a full report on actions taken to curb abuses of the veterans' training program. The piece outlines policy changes, oversight measures, and enforcement steps aimed at safeguarding funds and ensuring program integrity.

the Gazette

Veterans Training Truce at Foreman Level Sparks Critique

A veteran forced to take a pay cut from 35 to 23 dollars when seeking training to become a foreman. subsistence allowance was claimed to offset the difference. In a western department store, Bradley noted both advertising and sales managers sought job training. The president's son earned 700 dollars monthly in training for the presidency, while another son earned 600 for the vice presidency. The practices risk tainting a program meant to provide honest, useful training to thousands of veterans.

Bradley

Government aids criticized for high pressure sales tactics

The VA administrator cited over-zealous agencies pushing a training program on businesses. Bradley noted Congress has passed tighter controls and will propose further changes if needed.

Bradley Congress

No troop ships scheduled to reach American ports Monday

Associated Press reports that no troop transports were slated to arrive at U.S. ports on Monday, leaving no immediate naval arrivals expected for the day. The update notes continued movement elsewhere but confirms outbound or in-transit activity rather than arrivals at American harbors.

Associated Press

Also Mentioned on This Page

Minnesota Lake Wayne Foster C. B Iostys Labor Union Auxiliary Mitvalsky Company Second Street Robert de Butts Marengo Wash-M Fifth Avenue Jowa State College Barney's First Avenue Naomi Doebel Liz Nissen Trampoline Company Nissen Tram Oline Company Board of Directors George P. Nissen Paul F Nissen Isegret E. Nissen Frank C. Nissen Fred, C. Henson Trewin, Simmons, Perrine and Albricht Ath O Shase Lidia E. Pimkmam Long Corot Furniture House Second Ave. SE Mrs. Cottrell Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Oakland Ave Hae Marion Second Avenue Merchants National Bank Lala Tail Roux Celers Dial Third Street SE Lllin
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