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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1946

Page

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Killian's Hosts First All-Teen Fashion Show

Gloria Weiser reports on Killian's Cedar Rapids event featuring 13 teen models displaying fall fashions. The show crowned Killian's as Cedar Rapids headquarters for Calling All Girls magazine and offered free issue four subscriptions. Charlene Stettler of Iowa State College hosted the fashion commentary as Skeet Davis' band played Beginning the Beguine.

Cedar Rapids Laneen Ae Killian’s New York All Girls Magazine Charlene Stettler Iowa State College Miss Stettler Skeet Davis

Fall fashion parade showcases bold coord outfits and teens

The feature highlights date clothes with navy crepe aprons pink rose accents and cape sleeves. It notes plaid waists peplum jumpers and wool blouses with belts, plus accessory bursts and teen outfits. Models include Pat Yura Virginia Scott Sally Strothers and more.

Alien Chicago Janet Sullivan Judy Kent Richard — a _ dickie Pat Yura Virginia Scott Sally Strothers Pat Colvin Joan Woodford Beverly Kessler Jackie Edmonds Barbara Cours Joan Atkinson Joan Johnston Joan Arthurs Sandra Schenefelt Audrey Kane

Mrs. Wilson and Son Visit West Hartford Relative

Mrs. W. A. Wilson and her son John Stewart of West Hartford Conn arrived by plane Saturday to visit Mrs. Wilson's mother Mrs on D. Stewart at 1756 A avenue.

W. A. Wilson John Stewart West Hartford Conn

Mary Ives and John Gill Marry in Marion Church

Mary Ives and John Gill wed at Marion Methodist Church with Rev. James P. Gable officiating. The couple, both of Marion, celebrated with a reception at the Roosevelt hotel and plan a return to Marion after a West honeymoon. Gill served 20 months overseas with the Army Air Forces.

Marion Methodist Church James P. Gable H. F. Ives Marion Mr. Gill John W. Gills Johanna Hill Jane Corinne Taylor Mason City George Brewer Jean Fairley Albert van Fossen Jeanne Ives Gill Army Air Forces

Visitors from Boise Stay With Cedar Rapids Friends

Mrs. Robert C. Safely hosts her sister Mrs. Marie Patrick and her daughters Janet and Mary Ann of Boise Idaho. They arrived in Cedar Rapids after a summer with Mrs. Patrick's mother Mrs. C B Whelpley in Vermillion Minnesota.

Robert C. Safely Avenue NE Safely Marie Patrick Janet Mary Ann Boise Idaho Cedar Rapids Patrick

Lieutenant arrives in Cedar Rapids to visit Cedar Rapids

Lt. Elliott Cobb stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas has arrived in Cedar Rapids to spend a few days with Mrs. Cobb and Dr. and Mrs. David E. Beardsley at 2149 Linden drive SE.

Elliott Cobb Fort Sam Houston Texas Cedar Rapids

Miss Hamblin to join Third Army in Germany

Miss Dora Jane Hamblin of Bedford an American Red Cross worker and former Gazette reporter was complimented at a tea by Mrs. F G Murray of 1829 B Avenue NE. She will leave the States soon to serve with the Third Army in Germany.

Dora Jane Hamblin Bedford F. G. Murray Avenue Hamblin Red Cross Gazette Third Army Germany

Cedar Chapter 184 Officers Hold Annual Picnic at Daniels Park

Cedar Chapter No. 184 officers and families gathered for their annual picnic in Daniels Park Tuesday evening. Gifts were given to Miss Dorothy Gibb who is to be married soon and to Mrs. Dale Reece who will relocate to Des Moines.

Cedar O.es Daniels Park Dorothy Gibb Dale Reece Des Moines

Oliphant Rauch Reunion Set Near Cedar Rapids

The Oliphant-Rauch reunion will be held Sunday in the Clem ent Oliphant grove, 12 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids.

Clement Oliphant Grove Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Luncheon Honors New York Newtons Guests

Mrs. Rockey T. Newton hosted a Thursday noon luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in honor of her mother Mrs. J. W. Hatch and sister Mrs. Grace Wickland both of New York City. The Hatch and Wickland ladies are connected to the Newton family and will stay in Cedar Rapids for several days.

Rockey T. Newton 1807 Terrace SE Cedar Rapids Country Club J. W. Hatch Grace Wickland New York City Hatch Wickland Newtons Cedar Rapids

Bergers Honored at First Baptist Church

Dr and Mrs David I Berger were honored at a reception at First Baptist Church as they prepare to move August end to Dubuque. George H Sherman and E A Christie spoke thanking them. about 100 guests attended and refreshments were served after the prayer meeting conducted by Dr Berger.

David I. Berger Dubuque First Baptist Church Berger George H. Sherman Church Board E. A. Christie Board of Deacons

Weston Ralston Family Visit In Iowa City

Mr and Mrs Weston Ralston II of Iowa City are staying with the parents Mr and Mrs Weston D Ralston at 2216 Bever avenue SE. They plan a weekend visit in the home of Mr n's cousins Mr and Mrs Theodore Powers.

Mrs Weston Ralston II Iowa City Mr. Ralston Weston D. Ralston Bever Avenue Theodore Powers

Sells Celebrate Silver Anniversary at Open House

Mr and Mrs Roy W Sells marked their silver wedding anniversary with an open house on Tuesday evening from 7 to 11. Mrs Lowell Byse Mrs Louis Dvorak and Mrs J Russell Ward poured, with Mrs Floyd Thompson Mrs Robert Goodman and Mrs Harry Gunderson serving. The couple wed May 13 1921 in Tipton by Rev Will Kirwin, then of Tipton now Cedar Rapids, who along with Mrs Kirwin were honored guests.

Roy W. Sells Thirty-fifth Street Lowell Byse Louis Dvorak J. Russell Ward Floyd Thompson Robert Goodman Harry Gunderson Tipton Will Kirwin Cedar Rapids Rs. Kirwin

Mrs Bertram Puckett Honored Before Move to California

Mrs Bertram Puckett was feted at a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs A W Loftus and Mrs R K Stoddard at 408 Dunreath Drive NE Cedar Rapids. Twenty one guests attended with high bridge prize go to Mrs L L Hodgin, second to Mrs J W Markey, consolation to W Dart Smith.

Bertram Puckett Cedar Rapids California A. W. Loftus R. K. Stoddard Loftus Dunreath Drive L. L. Hodgin J. W. Markey W. Dart Smith

Mrs W L Phipps Hosts Thursday Club Luncheon

Mrs W L Phipps of 1400 Second Avenue SE entertained members of the Thursday club at a lunch luncheon at her home. Eight places were laid.

W. L. Phipps Second Avenue SE

Oklahoma visitors stay with Rev Dooty at Sixth Street NW

Mr and Mrs John Dooty and their son Riley visit Oklahoma City for a few days with Mr Dooty’s brother the Rev S E Dooty at 1338 Sixth street NW Greta Belle Fletcher also visiting from Oklahoma City.

John Dooty Riley Greta Belle Fletcher Oklahoma City Mr. Dooty Rev S. E. Dooty Sixth Street

Arkansas Visitors Stay With Lewis Robbins Family

Mr and Mrs Lewis Robbins of 556 East Avenue Drive SE host Mrs Robbins sister Bert Lacy and her son Robert Lacy Jr both of Texarkana Arkansas for the week as they travel via Cedar River en route to an unspecified destination.

Lewis Robbins Drive SE Robbins Bert Lacy Obert Lacy, Jr Texarkana Ark Cedar

Cedar Rapids Guests Attend Los Angeles Wedding

Mrs. Ella Sedenka of 1809 C Street SW returned from her daughter Betty Jane Sedenka nabbing marriage to John T. Rice of St. Louis Missouri on July 9 at the Wilshire Wedding Manor in Los Angeles. Cedar Rapids attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Holec of 151 Hayes Street SW Lester 715 Second Avenue SE Mrs Burt Harris and her daughter Marilyn now of Los Angeles.

Ella Sedenka C Street Los Angeles Betty Jane Sedenka John T. Rice St. Louis Wilshire Cedar Rapids Charles Holec Hayes Street Lester Second Avenue Burt Harris Rin Marilyn

Hoelzen Family Visiting Cedar Rapids After Ten Years

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hoelzen and their children John and Mary Anne from Quincy Illinois are staying two weeks at the home of Mrs. Hoelzen’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Max Groth, 165 Twenty-fourth street drive SE. This marks their first Cedar Rapids visit in a decade.

A. G. Hoelzen John Mary Anne Quincy, Ill

Miss Ruth Fleming Weds Donald D Clark in Marion vows

Miss Ruth Georgia Fleming daughter of Mrs Clarissa Fleming of Marion became the bride of Donald D Clark of Marion Monday evening at the home of the Rev Marion Williams. The bride wore an aqua two piece suit with a corsage of Talisman roses. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ralph Chesrown. Mrs Clark is employed by Boyson Jewelry and Mr Clark by Sweet Transfer in Marion. They will reside in Marion.

Ruth Georgia Fleming Clarissa Fleming Marion Donald D. Clark Marion Williams Ralph Chesrown

Smejkals Vacationing in South and East

Mr and Mrs Louis Smejkal of 2217 B avenue NE vacation in South Carolina Virginia Washington D C and New York City They will stay with Mr and Mrs R K Richards in Washington and visit mutual friends in New York after flying from Washington

Louis Smejkal B Avenue NE South Carolina Virginia Washington, D. C New York City Washington R. K. Richards

Garden Tip from Ione State College

Remember vegetables not shown last year may be strong county fair entries. Plan now to exhibit produce this year. Larry Grove of Iowa State College recommends obtaining the premium list early and verifying exact entry numbers for tomatoes carrots and other vegetables to meet rules.

Larry Grove Iowa State College

Historic seafood and tomato stews cookbook excerpt

A fragmented recipe collection detailing whitefish preparation with herbs and wine, curried stewed tomatoes, oysterplant baked with crumbs, minted tomato cocktail, and a tomato okra corn dish. Includes steps for parboiling, stuffing, steaming, and finishing sauces with margarine, cornstarch, and spices.

Benischek-Vohaska Family Reunion Held at Ellis Park

One hundred fifty members attended the Benischek Vohaska family reunion Sunday in Ellis park. Officers for the coming year include Mrs. Albert Benischek Oxford Junction president, Mr and Mrs J B Hach Belle Plaine and J Knoop Clutter secretaries. The reunion will be held at Ellis park in 1947.

Benischek-Vohaska Ellis Park Albert Benischek Oxford Junction J. B. Hach Belle Plaine J. Knoop Clutter

Train Derailment Kills 32 Near Hiroshima

Kyodo reports 32 killed and 57 injured seriously after an electric train derailed on a mountain near Hiroshima Tuesday. Local authorities dispatched rescue teams and emergency services to the site.

Hiroshima Kyodo News Agency

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Killian's Gloria Weiser Kenwood Sinatra Connecticut J. D. Stewart Kodak 35 Weston Third Ave Iowa Most Progressi and Camera Shop DIAL Ecade Cee Aea Star Jewelry Allison Cox Aiy Mary Ives John Gill Marion Church Robert Safelys C. R Miss Hamblin Cedar Chapter Oliphant-Rauch Reunion Iet Pei Cela Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Ill Mrs. Newton Bergers Weston Ralstons Oklahoma Arkansas Quincy Max Groth Ruth Fleming Smejkals Garden Tip Ione State College Naomi Doebel Lakes Nabeorn McConkie Variety Store First Avenue New Shipment Sixteenth Avenue L. A. Dvorak Borden Crochet Eample Service Optical Second St Liebke & Taylor Liebke & Taylor Co Marliyn Second Street Benischek-Vochaska
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