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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1952
Page
1
A recipe describes mincemeat cheese cake as a substantial dessert that can serve as a meal. It provides crust, cheese filling, mincemeat, eggs, cream, and a slow bake method with lemon rind and vanilla for depth.
A local listing for Home Specialty Store located at 224 First Ave NE invites shoppers to call 3-0930 for product details and store information. The brief notice highlights a neighborhood retail option offering household goods and specialty items.
Members gathered Monday evening at 2215 Second Street SW for the annual Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Leona Trachta. Assistant hostess was Mrs. Kyle Mills. Mrs. Joseph Rust presented colored slides and gifts were exchanged. The group sent gifts to the Children's Home.
Elizabeth Chase circle of King's Daughters met Monday evening at 2043 Linn boulevard SE with Mrs. Marvin Talbott as hostess. Mrs. Harold Klinsky assisted and Miss Tillie Johnson led devotions as the group prepared stuffed animals for hospitalized children.
The Wanka Luta Camp Fire group elected new officers at a Monday evening meeting held at Mrs. Ralph Streets home on 1551 A avenue NE. Officers are Sondra Browning president Patty Arthur vice president Patty Palmer secretary Nerletta Fisk treasurer and Nancy Cook scribe.
The Merimyx club plans its annual formal Christmas party Friday at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club. The Variety club orchestra will play for dancing with a cocktail hour at 6 30 and dinner at 7 30 chaired by Mr and Mrs Albert Mack. Assisting them are Mr and Mrs Herbert Eberhart Mr and Mrs M A Halvorson Mr and Mrs Ed Heaton Mr and Mrs Jack Holt Mr and Mrs Walter Jones Mr and Mrs Ralph Kerkman Mr and Mrs Harold Kruse and Mr and Mrs Irwin Sage.
Mrs H J Sindahl of 26 Blake Terrace SE returned home Monday after spending the Thanksgiving weekend in Burlington with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs R E Guy She also visited Mr and Mrs T W Vahle
Weekend visitors stayed at Mrs. Lee S. Coy's residence at 402 Twenty first Street NE. The guests included First St. and Mrs. Malcolm Lee Coy with sons Craig and Curtis from Washington DC who left Monday. Also Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Lanning with sons Bruce and Steven from Madison and Mr. and Mrs. G. Vernon Brock and Mrs. G. A. Brock of Prairie City who returned home Sunday. Mrs. Coy hosted a family dinner Sunday.
Miss Charlotte Ann Freeman wed John A. Harlow in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the Congregational church in McGregor. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Percy R Freeman, and the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur Harlow, both of McGregor, will reside in Waterloo where they are employed.
In Manchester a Saturday afternoon ceremony at United Brethren church joined Miss Donna Rizer daughter of Mr and Mrs John Rizer to La Verne H Logan son of Glen Logan. Rev J B Haddock officiated with Mr and Mrs Floyd Shelden as attendants. They plan a Chicago wedding trip and will reside in Manchester where Logan works for the Illinois Central railroad.
New officers for the Ta-Wan-Ka Camp Fire group are Marsha Pickerill president Carol Cooper vice president Joan Williams secretary Charlene Berquist treasurer and Georganne Olin scribe Mrs O C Olin leads the group with Mrs L J Beranek as assistant.
A woman's hat said to have been worn by a Mayflower passenger from 1620 was located after 40 years on a woodshed peg. Owned by John W. Cole of Littleton, New Hampshire, the hat with an 82 inch crown and broad brim is now at Pilgrim Hall in Plymouth. The find followed a photo submission to the Plymouth Plantation in response to a request for Pilgrim belongings. The hat likely belonged to Constance Hopkins, whose daughter married into the Cole family.
Marilyn J Grimm and LeRoy D Miles exchanged marriage vows Sunday afternoon at Golden Congregational church in Hopkinton. Rev Albert Larvick officiated the double ring ceremony as yellow and white mums decorated the altar. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a reception and trip to Cleveland.
Mrs Clyde Williams welcomed Scattergood circle of King's Daughters at her 30380 Avenue NE home Monday evening for a Christmas party. Mrs Melvin Galbraith showed the film And On Earth Peace. The group sewed quilts for Sunshine Mission and crafted Christmas toys.
The Elmcrest Golf and Country Club hosts its third annual Gentlemen's Dinner on Wednesday evening. Members may bring guests and buffet reservations for 7 pm must be made by 2 pm. A floor show follows at 9. Committee members Robert Hughes and Oliver Swab oversee arrangements.
Representatives from 14 state institutions began a short intensive laundry course at the University of Iowa. Registered attendees include Elton D. Rinehart and Bill Smith from Anamosa, F. E. Todd of the soap industry, William A. Standacker from Independence, and Carl Shedin of Toledo, with other laundry foremen and staff from mental health and juvenile facilities.
Betty Clarke notes stocking stuffer beauty gifts with range from solid cologne to gold cuff lipstick and amethyst stones in 1952. Medium priced items include manicure sets wallets hair care and dress table gift boxes. Gift certificates offer flexible use and timeless beauty options for brides and glamor girls.
A bridal shopping column highlights blue wedding accessories and breathtakers gifts. Items described include 18th century style glass candle sticks filled with cologne, filigree perfume bottle in gold or silver, a satchel-type leather bag, a gold plaid compact, lipstick, and a train case with waterproof lining and beauty items.
The Salvation Army launches its annual Christmas appeal in Cedar Rapids. Kettle booths show candle imagery with daily totals and a $7 583 goal to light the flame. Funds support 450 food baskets and clothing for families, audited by McGladrey Hanson and Dunn.
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