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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1940

Page

14

These Coats Will Go To College

An International Illustrate News piece advises entering students to dress well for college. It highlights affordable, stylish coats suitable for events and travel, featuring models Brenda Marshall and Audrey Jane. Coats include beige wool with brown stripes, a cordette rainproof leather belt coat, and a camel hair jigger coat with practical pockets and coachman collar.

Smart Brenda Marshall Audrey Jane Jane

Must Think of Winter Now By Mrs J L Rhea

Garden guidance urges early winter prep with root division transplanting and sowing. Phlox iris peonies poppies and other perennials require staging now for next year. Emphasizes soaking soil prior to transplanting and protecting roots winterizing drafts extends bloom and plant health.

J. L. Rhea Olympia Lulu A. Neeley

Coralville Lady Hosts Heights Club Meeting

Coralville Mrs A J Roberson entertained the Coralville Heights club Thursday. The entertaining committee included Mesdames RK, E Evans and C C Voss.

A J Roberson Coralvile Heights Club Mesdames Rk, E. Evans C C. Voss

Service Circle Hosts Annual Kings Daughters Picnic

The Service Circle of the Kings Daughters held its annual family picnic Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A Reid, 512 Knollwood Drive SE. Thirty members and guests attended a radio skit with Darrel Jack interviewing attendees, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Reid. Music by Frank Flack Jr and Jack Maurice Flack. Maurice Flack showcased magic and Mr. Reid performed a mind reading act and displayed Florida photos. Guests included Miss Wilma Wells of New Haven Connecticut and Wendell Wells of Baton Rouge Louisiana.

Circle of the Kings Daughters Raymond A Reid Knollwood Drive Darrel Jack Kenneth Reid Frank Flack, Jr Jack Maurice Flack Reid Florida Wilma Wells New Haven

Church Notices from Olivet Presbyterian and Others

Olivet Presbyterian prepares a prenic luncheon at Mrs. Stanley Laudbock’s country home Thursday at 6 p.m. Women urged to bring a covered dish and sandwiches. United Brethren Loyal Workers plan a breakfast at Mrs. A. J. Smith’s home Wednesday from 9 to 11 a.m. Bethany Congregational Phoebe Lamb circle to hold all day Friday at the Community House with luncheon at 12 30 p.m. Attendees should bring usual requirements.

Industrial and Missionary Societies Stanley Laudbock A. J. Smith Mount Vernon Avenue Phoebe Lamb Fourteenth Avenue Tenth Street SE

Wed In Saturday Church Ceremony Miss Megivern Marries Young

Miss Mary Caroline Megivern of Plainfield wed George Vernon Young of Palo in St Patrick's Church Saturday morning. Rev Leo A Derga officiated. Attendants were Miss Margaret Mcgivern and Robert Young. The couple will reside at 2913 E avenue NE after September.

Mary Caroline Megivern Cercar Rapids Stephen J. Megivern Plainfield George Vernon Young Cedar Rapids George J Young Palo St. Patrick’s Church Leo A. Derga Margaret Mcgivern Robert Bernard Stark Avenue NE Young Wilson Produce Company E Avenue

Dorcas Circle and St Josephs Altar Society Meet This Week

The Dorcas circle will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs Gladys Bell with Mrs Dorothy Butler as assistant hostess. The St Josephs Altar Society will meet Friday with Mrs Carl Hogendarn as hostess. The Junior Federated club held a skating party in Keotn Monday.

Dorcas Crele Gladys Bell Dorothy Butler St Josephs Altar Society Carl Hogendarn Junior Federated Club Keotn

Newcomers Club Bridge Tea at Roosevelt Hotel

The Newcomers club invites all newcomers to the city to a bridge tea in the Roosevelt hotel ballroom from 2 to 4:30 PM on Thursday.

Roosevelt Hotel

Robins honors Mrs Harold Frentress at Thursday shower

A Thursday shower at the J A Homer home honored Mrs Harold Frentress formerly Joan Sietsema before her Aug 22 marriage. Three young girls Mareit Louw Frentress of Marion and Josce and Avi Emmons of Robbins presented the gifts. Hostesses were Mrs RT Burns of Boone and Mrs Nota White of Robins.

Harold Frentress J A. Homer

Bridge parties mark London social week

Mrs Fred Montz hosted bridge parties on Monday afternoon and evening in London. Mrs Cyrus Kemmann entertained with bridge. Miss Tiese Sternberg hosted guests. On her birth anniversary, Mrs FD Rutenbeck was a bridge hostess on Thursday.

Fred Montz Cyrus Kemmann Bridge Weelne Tiese Sternberg Thesdasy FD Rutenbeck

Community Notes from Youngstown Celebrate Anniversary

The Newhall Severiarne and suppers were sent to the Rev Walter Werning and family of Youngstown CO as vacations concluded. The Peisteimaid society marked its ninety fifth anniversary on American Wednesday. Mrs Mary Russet, John Fielman, and Mary Rooshowe hosted a Friday dinner honoring Vic and Alvin Erger who were married recently.

Severiarne Walter Werning Youngstown, CO Mary Russet John Fielman Mary F.cemen Vic Alvin Erger

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