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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1941

Page

49

Mistakes in Dress Veils on Hats Spoil Ensembles

An article on fashion warnings about hats and veils. It notes American shoppers are swayed by salesmanship and may buy items that clash with outfits. Cites Joan Fontaine and Frances Neal as examples of veils and accessories that can overwhelm a look, advising careful veil choices and mirror checks.

Edward Stevenson Irene Dunne Joan Fontaine Carole Lombard Michele Morgan Joan Mr. Stevenson Frances Neal Lady Scarface Frances

Social events and prize winners described in Newhall notices

Newhall residents hosted a dinner for Floyd Boddicker's party from Pulaski Virginia and a Cedar Rapids shower honored Elsie Dvorak. Hostesses were Mrs. Arnold Gafeller and Mrs. Fred Maeder. Cards prize went to Mrs. T. E. Seilhamer and Mrs. John Rosburg. Door prize to Merle Olson. Pauline Hoepfner was honored with a shower by Mrs. Lewis Hoepfner and Hazel Hoepfner. Contests named winners include Mrs. W. D. Wheeler, Mrs. William Grovert and Mrs. Alton Fuller.

William Wheeler Floyd Boddicker Pulaski Logan Thompson Elsie Dvorak Cedar Rapids Arnold Gafeller Fred Maeder T. E. Seilhamer John Rosburg Merle Olson Lewis Hoepfner Hazel Pauline Hoepfner Iowa City W. D. Wheeler William Grovert Alton Fuller

Farewell Picnic Honors Brown Before Move to Dysart

Earlville friends gathered on school grounds as a courtesy to Miss Sadie Bell's Red Oak instructor. Present were Mrs. Iva Koehne, Mrs. Harvey Woeste, and Misses Orra Laxson Mildred Bock Mattie Maude Marley Lillian Kahl Ruth Klaus Grace Hersey Grace Laxson Florence Young Mabel Matthews and Emma Sadie Bell. Mr and Mrs Lester Brown were honored at the farewell event Monday evening before moving to Dysart.

Sadie Bell Red Oak Iva Koehne Harvey Woeste Orra Laxson Mildred Bock Mattie and Maude Marley Lillian Kahl Ruth Klaus Grace Hersey Grace Laxson Florence Young Mabel Matthews Emma

Oriental Poppies Advice From Mrs J L Rhea

In a gardening column Mrs J L Rhea explains how Oriental poppies need sharp drainage and deep roots to thrive. She warns against waterlogged soil, notes ideal soil mixes and terrace planting, and shares varieties and careful handling tips for cut flowers and planting timelines.

J. L. Rhea

Jacob Keller clan reunion planned in Cedar Rapids

The seventh annual Jacob Keller clan reunion will be held today at Bever park in Cedar Rapids with about 150 attendees. Lowell Davis and Mally Melroy of Cedar Rapids head the arrangement and program committees, and Margaret Baty of Troy Mills hosted a luncheon honoring Nellie D. Fisher of Akron Ohio.

Troy Mills Highland Garden Clubs Amana Jacob Keller Bever Park Cedar Rapids Lowell Davis Mally Melroy Margaret Baty Alicia Baty Nellie D. Fisher Akron

Prenuptial Shower Honors Miss Ethel Phillips for Aug 30

A prenuptial shower at the Ernest Wooder home honored Miss Ethel Phillips who will wed R. E. Wilson of Ames on August 30. Hosts were Mrs. Erwin Hartig Clinton and Mrs. Howard Cruise Hele. About 30 guests attended.

Ernest Wooder Ethel Phillips R. E. Wilson Ames Erwin Hartig Clinton Howard Cruise Hele

Burling to Wed Aug 21 in Postville church

Bernice Burling daughter of Hale Burling Postville attorney will wed Carlton Schroeder president of the Postville Commercial club next Thursday afternoon Aug 21 at the Community Presbyterian church Rev J Ian Fraser officiating Gazette had misdated the ceremony in Friday edition

Postville Bernice Burling Hale Burling Carlton Schroeder

Local social calendar features showers, picnics and weddings

Calamus hosts misc shower for Margery Reefer with guests from Eldridge and Welton. Anniversary Club holds card prizes and plans Alex Park picnic. Farm Wives Circle holds annual picnic at Alex Park. Marion Gee to speak on Bulgaria at Sheffield and Rockwell churches. Lorraine Reisner and Arnold Kleppe announce upcoming wedding for Aug 26. Various club dinners, roller skating party, and postnuptial shower for Eva Mae Meyer Westcott noted.

Bernadine Burnett Calamus de Elda Blackman Welton Robert Cummings Low Moor Marion Gee Sheffield Methodist Church Rockwell Methodist Church Bulgaria Roy M. Smith C. H. Rullison Silver Chain Country Club L. L. Carr Howard Whitney John E. Rush Bertha Hanson Lee G. Johns Carl Fox W. R. Blake Lolita Blake C. Barlels Aid of Zion Church Jo Ann Whitney Martha Lou Humphry Carol Elsheimer Order of Rainbow For Girls Harold Eugene Westcott Eva Mae Meyer Presbyterian Church Jacob Frieden Vern Frieden John Bueeber Harold Kimall

Marengo Golf Club to Hold Two-ball Foursome

The Marengo Golf Club will host a two ball foursome Thursday afternoon followed by a basket supper with Bridge providing entertainment after the meal. Tuesday evening Ben Magee entertained the telephone operators at his home with seven operators present including Lorena Hoyt Lucille Meeks Opal Mae Heller Jane Furlong Kathryn Kruse Margie Paulsorf and Luella Gleason.

Marengo Golf Club Bridge Ben Magee Lorena Hoyt Lucille Meeks Opal Mae Heller Jane Furlong Kathryn Kruse Margie Paulsorf Luella Gleason

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