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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

8

Fashions for Fall and Winter Debut in Victorian Style

A capacity Iowa theater crowd saw The Fashion Story for Fall and Winter by Armstrong Clothing Company. The show presented full family attire across three acts with Victorians inspired fur coats plumes beading and draped gowns. Designers showcased satins tulles tweeds gabardines and velvet with romantic revival details and college and bridal fashions concluding with an autumn wedding scene. Howard Heathman served as general chairman.

Iowa Theater Armstrong Clothing Company Rose Marie Jun Howard Heathman

Harger Couple Details Three Weeks Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. V. Roy Harger of 811 Nineteenth street SE returned from a three weeks trip to Park Rapids Minnesota and Winnipeg. They visited Mr. Harger's brother Ivan S. Harger in St. Paul during the journey.

V. Roy Harger Nineteenth Street Park Rapids Minn Winnipeg Mr. Harger Ivan S. Harger St. Paul

Gay ruffled scalloped dress pattern 4670 detail

Homemaker friendly frock pattern 4670 offers an easy sew design in sizes 12 through 40. Size 16 requires 4 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept to receive the pattern by mail with name address size and style number.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Clinton St Chicago Ill

Farewell Dinner Honors Reuben Smith Family

Mr and Mrs Orris Wise hosted a dinner party at 424 Twentieth Street NE for the Reuben Smith family and their daughter Bonnie. The Smiths are moving to Marshalltown where Mr Smith will continue with the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company.

Orris Wise Twentieth Street Reuben Smith Bonnie Smiths Marshalltown Smith Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Mrs. Lewis Visits Mrs. Hollenbeck in Mason City

Mrs Elizabeth Lewis of Mason City has been visiting Mrs Sylvia Hollenbeck at 716 Eighth Street NW. Mrs Lewis is a former Cedar Rapids resident.

Elizabeth Lewis Mason City Sylvia Hollenbeck Eighth Street Lewis Cedar Rapids

Mussman Family Returns From Western U.S. Trip

Mr and Mrs Fred E Mussman and their son John of 339 Thirtieth street drive SE have returned from a family journey across the western United States.

Fred E. Mussman John Thirtieth Street United States

Merrill Family Returns Home From Visit

Dr and Mrs J G Merrill and their children Judy and John of Rochester Minnesota have returned home after visiting Dr and Mrs Campbell F Watts at 3241 Soutter avenue SE.

J. G. Merrill Judy and John Rochester, Minn Campbell F. Watts Soutter Avenue

Siecherts Visit Batchelder Home in Cedar Rapids Area

Mr and Mrs Arno L Siechert and family from El Monte California are visiting the L L Batchelder residence on Johnson avenue NW Mrs Siechert was formerly Mildred Lewis of Cedar Rapids The si echerts are visiting relatives in the area during their stay

Arno L. Siechert el Monte Calif L. L. Batchelder Johnson Avenue NW Siechert Mildred Lewis Cedar Rapids

Eagan Couple Return From Visit to Alliance Cedar Rapids Past Residents

Mr and Mrs H D Eagan of Alliance Ohio returned home after a two week visit with Mrs A D Morgan 1328 B avenue NE and other relatives and friends Mrs Morgan accompanied them to Alliance for a short visit The Eagans are former Cedar Rapids residents.

H. D. Eagan Alliance Ohio

Mrs Howard Adee Visits Families in Oregon and Marion

Mrs. Howard C Adee of Los Angeles left after spending two weeks visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Adolph Vavrick at 1120 Emma Avenue SW and her husband's parents Mr and Mrs Harry Adee of Marion.

Howard C. Adee Los Angeles Adolph Vavricek Emma Avenue Harry Adee Marion

Georgia Hubert Becomes Bride of Louis Vanourny

Miss Georgia Ann Hubert became the bride of Louis Earl Vanourny at 1 p.m. Friday in the First Christian church. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Hubert, wore a Chantilly lace gown with a senior train and carried Easter lilies. The couple will live in Cedar Rapids with Mrs Vanourny employed at Mercy hospital and Mr Vanourny at the Eddy Paper.

Georgia Ann Hubert Louis Earl Vanourny Andrew Hubert Seventeenth Avenue SW Mr. Vanourny E. Vanourny Amana Carroll Roberts Ethel Livingston Dolores Brusha Walford Emil C. Hubert Arnold Yanecek Frank Zeleny Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Vanourny Mercy Hospital Eddy Paper Company

Miss Krug and Ralph Wilson Wed at Atkins

The wedding of Miss Mary Krug and Ralph Wilson occurred Sunday at 7 p.m. in St. Stephen's Lutheran church Atkins. The Rev J E Koch officiated with music by H W Albrecht and Malcolm Metcalf. The couple will reside near Ryan after a reception for 150 in the church.

Atkins Mary Krug Ralph Wilson St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Walter Krug Mr. Wilson Charles Wilson Ryan J. E. Koch H. W. Albrecht Malcolm Metcalf Johanna Hill Margaret Krug Lola Maye Brehm Elsie Paysen Elaine Krug Miss Krug Robert Wilson Herbert Happel Lester Means Roger Krug Beth Rinderknecht Larry Rinderknecht

Designing Woman Converts Radiators Into Wall Color Accents

Practical decor tips to hide radiators under windows by matching radiator and wall color to dark Venetian blinds. Emphasizes using wall color, coordinated frames, and bold drapery to minimize radiator prominence while preserving heat output. Also includes a vintage recipe and dessert freezing method with steps and ingredients.

Colorful vegetable sauces brighten old favorites

A Reader column suggests new ways to dress vegetables with sauces. Cauliflower tops with mayonnaise mixed with pimento and olives, while broiled tomatoes shine with rarebit sauce and crisp bacon. Eggs also benefit from the same bacon garnish.

Ninth annual Hagan res union at Ellis Park

The ninth annual Hagan reunion was held Sunday at Ellis Park. Officers for next year are Oscar Hagan president and Mabel Hagan secretary treasurer.

Hagan Res Union Ellis Park Oscar Hagan Mabel Hagan

Pre-measured Baking Powder Ribbon Promises Easier Baking

A plastic ribbon provides pre measured baking powder one teaspoon per inch. Inventor claims it simplifies measuring for home bakers and reduces waste. The concept targets housewives and busy cooks seeking convenience in standardizing recipes.

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Victoria Alice Oken Eisenberg Doree Sandblom Roy Hargers Minnesota Fred Mussman Campbell Watts L. L. Batchelders California Georgia Hubert Louis Vanourny Spencer Spencer Support Shop Iowa Laura Winsor Ruth Edwards Phon Spencer “Pesicxea NTURY Cedar Rapids Fuel CO ED Soboda Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Naomi Doebel Ment Dean Doan RM. Schaefer & Son Schaefer Atented New Harmon and Brooks AM Schaefer Hagan Reunion Lapes Florist Third Avenue Dorothy Gray Ase Cleanser Kathryn Walker West Potomac Avenue Kyron Liggett Rexel Drugs
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