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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
14
In New York AP writer Hal Boyle reports beauty engineer Veronica Dengel urging Congress to fund national beauty clinics and repeal the 20 percent cosmetics tax. She argues beauty is vital for marriages and democracy, citing five face types and a need for individualized looks.
Mary Lou Moore profiles Mrs. Matt Lawrence a state representative from Wapello County in the fifty second general assembly. She outlines her path to politics from a high school civics course and teaching to public service. Lawrence active in Ottumwa board of education Red Cross and Woman's club with two children and a husband in the Ottumwa Courier advertising department.
Mr and Mrs Hugh W White of 2310 Meadowbrook Drive SE returned Wednesday from Denver where they attended the wedding of their niece Miss Marilyn Bridges.
Dr and Mrs R A Harvey of 1814 Third Avenue SE attend the University of Iowa graduation for their daughter Shir ley Maxine on Wednesday night. They are joined by two other daughters Miss Marcille Harvey and Mrs L S Borgerg.
Mrs C L Young announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Erma Lee to James Reagan Bonham. Miss Young is a Mercy hospital nurse who has worked with University of Chicago clinics. Bonham is a University of Iowa graduate who runs a plastic molding company in Chicago. The ceremony is set for August 14 at the bride’s mother's home.
Dr and Mrs Charles B Cromwell of Brockport NY are visiting at the home of Mrs Cromwells sister in law and brother Mr and Mrs R R Williamson 412 Memorial Drive SE.
Mr and Mrs A N Farah entertained at a Spinster's Spree honoring daughter Deloris. Hostesses were Mrs Saba Ellis of Charleston and Mrs Floyd Nassif of Hollywood. Thirty guests attended the kitchen shower. Miss Farah will wed Walton Bazar of Hollywood on August 8 at the First Presbyterian church.
The public is invited to Camp Hitaga's riding exhibition this Saturday at 2 30 p m. Fifty girls from five units will participate in the all camp horse show featuring skilled riders and displays of horsemanship.
Miss Ellen Thornton a Manchester England high school teacher addressed the Sisters of Mt Mercy Junior College at the college auditorium on Wednesday afternoon. She spoke on the schools their methods and curricula.
Mr and Mrs Claude Hill of Pasadena Calif arrived in Cedar Rapids from Chicago to be houseguests of Mr and Mrs George J Ottsen 1122 Maplewood drive NE They will attend the ordination of Rev G Maurice Ottsen who will be ordained into the Episcopal ministry Friday morning at St Johns Episcopal church
Forty attendees at the Indian Creek Country Club luncheon heard golf winners named by golf chairman Mrs Gilbert Gordon. Winners for golf were Carl Boustead Gilbert Gordon C W Jacobson Oliver Hafner Joseph Michal Bernard Price Harold Pollitz and Chris Broadston. Bridge winners were Mrs Stanley Reed Mrs Edwin Clark and Mrs W R Henderson with bridge chairmen Mrs Ray Norberg and Harold Pollitz.
Emma Lou G. named Executrix of the estate of Robert who died in Linn County Iowa on August 4 1948. Creditors must present claims to the Linn County District Court Clerk and debtors should pay immediately to the Executrix via attorney Dwight Krumboltz.
EXECU . No. 19958, State of Iowa. Linn County. Signed on August 4 1948. George Ivan Gillmore and Ethelyn Gillmore Holden named as Executors of Lydia Gillmore deceased. All debts to be paid to the undersigned. Claims to be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Pisher and Pisher, Attorneys.
Notice: Marie Reiter appointed executrix of Ernest A Reiter estate Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to present claims to Linn County District Court. Also notice: August 9 1948 hearing in Cedar Rapids on alleged last will of Josef F Zach before district court.
The Rev. G Maurice Ottsen will be ordained to the priesthood and Paul Davis to the Holy Diaconate in services Friday at 10 am at St John s church. The Rt Rev E L Haines will officiate with various clergy participating. Ottsen recently studied at Bexley Divinity school and will serve Grace church in Charles City. Davis will head St Paul s church in Creston after his seminary training.
The Toastmistress club will meet Monday in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel for dinner. Those unable to attend are to contact Helen Bassin by Saturday noon.
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