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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1948

Page

4

Stringer elected president of Iowa Legion auxiliary

Mrs H F Stringer of Iowa Falls won the Iowa American Legion auxiliary presidency at the state convention defeating Mrs J H Bickert of Albia by 1 047 to 854. About 1 000 attended with absentee ballots prorated. Stringer also chairs the child welfare department and other officers were elected.

Des Moines H F Stringer Iowa Falls Iowa American Legion Auxiliary J H_ Bickert Albia Stringer Auxiliarys Child Welfare Department James Bowen C L Strate Garner Roland Walters Lenox Billie M Pell Louis J Schloz Dubuque S. Macehl Independence Lee W Hutton Excelsior Minn Gwendolyn Wiggin MacDowell Indianapolis Ind M Myrton Shelley G M Brown Whiting Joan Welle Newton Margaret Brandt Hawkeye

Altadena visitor returns home after stay with Bradford family

Mrs. E. K. Diehl of Altadena Calif has left for her home after visiting the Bradfords at 514 Forest drive SE. Mrs. Donald S Barry and daughter Miss Margaret Barry of 3235 Bever Circle drive SE returned from a three weeks vacation on Long Island where they were joined by Mr Barry’s sister Mrs S M Boyden of Bronxville New York.

E. K. Diehl Altadena Calif Donald S Barry Margaret Barry Bever Circle Drive Long Island Mr Barry S M Boyden Bronxville, N. Y

Alice Thompson Hosts Betty Singleton in Chicago Visit

Miss Alice Mary Thompson of 2137 First Avenue SE hosts houseguest Miss Betty Singleton of Chicago during a short stay.

Alice Mary Thompson Chicago First Avenue SE Betty Singleton

Elmcrest Golf Club Ladies Day Winners and Hosts

Fifty women participated in the Elmcrest Golf and Country Club event on Thursday. Prize winners included Mrs Sherman B Watson Mrs Bert Teeters Mrs Beryl Averil and Mrs Peter Thervanson. Bridge winners were Mrs Glen Webster Mrs M D Matt Mrs Arthur Bye and Mrs George Morden. Month chairmen were Mrs Lee Hillbrunner Mrs Frank Pfaff and Mrs John Locher with hostesses Mrs George Warkentine Mrs WoH Tyler and Mrs Blinzabeth Manz.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Sherman B Watson Bert Teeters Beryl Averil Peter Thervanson Glen Webster Mrd Matt Arthur Bye George Morden Lee Hillbrunner Frank Pfaff John Locher George Warkentine W Oh Tyler Blinzas Beth Manz

Leah Rosenberg Honored At Bridal Shower

Miss Leah Rosenberg was honored at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Darrene Eggleston 3012 E avenue NE. Hostesses included Miss Jean Nelson and Miss Joan Rice. Guests included Mrs Bert Rosenberg Mrs H R Hickey Mrs R Rosenberg Mrs H C Eggleston and Miss Deloris Hickey. Miss Rosenberg will be married to Donald E Westrom Aug 8.

Leah Rosenberg Darrene Eggleston E Avenue NE Jean Nelson Joan Rice Bert Rosenberg H R Hickey R. Rosenberg H C Exygleston Deloris Hickey

Mystery design hidden compartments in old highboy intrigue

In a design feature the old highboy reveals a secret compartment as sliding bookcase units hide refreshment equipment turning a dining room into a versatile space. The piece showcases space‑saving modern design with two useable bookcase units and a chair that doubles as a dining seat. Nearby notes cover a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Laws Dvorak at 825 Eighteenth Street SE with travel plans to Minneapolis for Mr Dvorak and a Californiia visit by Dr and Mrs Allen Sterling.

Vna Chicago American Furniture Viar Laws Dvorak Dvorak Mainneapolis Wesern Union

Belle Plaine Club Plans Sunday Picnic Supper

The Belle Plaine club holds a family picnic supper Sunday at 5 pm in the large pavilion at Beyer Park. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish and their own service.

Belle Plaine Club Beyer Park

Organ Concerts Set for All Iowa Fair Week

The 13th annual All Iowa Fair runs August 15 to 21 with electric organ concerts in the Exhibition Hall twice daily. A nursery and garden exhibit features agriculture and horticulture displays, plus a state sheep show and flower contests. Premiums rise from six thousand to over ten thousand dollars.

Andy Hanson Agriculture Department

Visit of Patterson in Hillside home party

Recent guests of Mr and Mrs H Gs Heiserman at 2300 Hillcrest drive SF included Mrs Sidney Patterson of West Union and her daughter Miss Marian Patterson. Marian Patterson has taught in Ketchikan Alaska for two years and will teach in Anchorage this coming year.

H Gs Heiserman Hillcrest Drive Sidney Patterson West Union Marian Patterson Patterson Ketchikan Alaska Anchorage

Virgene Griffin visits relatives before Colorado Springs move

Mrs Virgene Griffin former St Marys College staff member visits cousins Mr and Mrs D W Grogan in San Francisco en route to Colorado Springs Colorado where she has accepted a position with the city schools. Official notice: Rock Island Motor Transport Company applies to Iowa State Commerce Commission for a certificate to operate as a motor carrier between Cedar Rapids and Decorah and intermediate points. Public hearing set September 9, 1949 at 7 00 p m at Linn County Auditor's Office in Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Virgene Griffin St Marys College Notre Dame Holy Cross Ind D W Grogan Fourth Avenue Iowa State Commerce Linn County Rock Island Motor Transft Company Chicago Ilinois Iowa State Commerce Commission Charber Cedar Rapids Decorah Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company Linn Janan Fayette Clayton Alla- Mmakee Winneshiek Iowa Rhardson Dav B Long W Reed Lo McCaughan Lies Moines

Ice cream sundae and dessert recipes from New Orleans era menu

The item details an ice cream sundae with caramel topping and chocolate syrup uses. It includes a double boiler method for sauces, a cocoa syrup recipe, an ice box syrup, a cinnamon butter cake recipe, and spice drop cookies with kitchen directions and ingredients. It ends with a social note mentioning guests of Mr and Mrs A N Farah.

New Orleans

Price Drop Seen In Retail Meat Prices

The head of the National Association of Retail Meat Dealers says retail meat prices may fall by one to five cents. James Elliott of Minneapolis stated the outlook while speaking in Chicago.

Chicago RPI National Association of Retail Meat Dealers James Elliott Minneapolis

Forecast Hints Break Within Ten Days Says Expert

An analyst forecasts a market shift in the next ten days or two weeks after consultations with packers producers and dealers. The piece notes expert insight drawn from industry discussions and mentions historical quips about ancient Egypt and early hair fashions.

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Auxiliary of Legion the Devar DeVar Second Avenue Ader Peach Canners Post Helen Holmes P. O. Box Elmcrest Ladies Day Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Clinton St Chicsgo Designing Woman Louis Dvoraks Allen Sterlings Allen Sterling San Bernardino Elizabeth Hillyer H. G. Heisermans Mess Virgene Griffin Nan Lon Harmony Ony Mitvalsky Mitvalsky’s Second Street Itvalsky’s Midwest Dial Katherine McNamara California A. N Farah Eighth Street Floyd A. Nassif Hollywood Vastrouen Mello Ent Millinery Department Killian Company Sueqning Lpygltb Machining Dwal Gun Murali Mouton Beaver Moutons Killian
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