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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1952

Page

17

Newman’s Fashion Show Highlights Sorority Benefit

Roberta Fluegel reports Beta Sigma Phi’s holiday and spring fashions shown at a Newman's benefit fashion show at the VFW club. Coats with boxy backs, fringe capes, varied hats, and pastel millinery dominated, featuring box coats, plaid fabrics, and coordinated three-piece suits.

Beta Sigma Phi Soroprity Newman VFW Club Jersey Gazette Phata Tom Merryman Robert Nunn Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Newman's

Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County

Notice is given that Blanche L. Rieck was appointed administratrix of the estate of Richard W. Rieck in Linn County Iowa on December 2 1932. Creditors must promptly settle debts and file claims with the Linn County Clerk's Office. Attorney Carl Hendrickson represents the administratrix.

State of Iowa Linn County Richard W. Rieck Blanche LT. Rieck Carl Hendrickson

VFW Junior Unit Sets Saturday Meeting

The junior unit of VFW Post 788 will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at post headquarters. After the meeting, members will sort toys for the Christmas toy project.

VFW Aus Lilitary 788

Duplicate Bridge Winners at YMCA Event

Winners in the duplicate bridge played Tuesday evening at the YMCA were Mrs. A. H. Boileau and Mrs. G. M. Wordike first, with Mrs. S. G. Blencoe and Mrs. E. H. Pieper second.

YMCA A. H. Boileau G. M. Wordike 5. G. Blencoe E. H.pieper

Roy Millers Return From Kansas City Visit

Mr and Mrs Roy Miller of 414 Longwood drive NE returned Monday from Kansas City Missouri where they spent the weekend with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Robert Miller and their children Susan and Cynthia

Roy Miller Longwood Drive Kansas City Inlaw Robert Miller Susan Cynthia

Praha degree staff holds annual Christmas party and gift exchange

The Praha degree staff gathered for an annual Christmas party at the Roosevelt hotel with a gift exchange. Officers listed included Irene Hardy past president Lulu McMoran president LaNore Schuknecht vice president Sadie Viach recording secretary Henrietta Seabrooke treasurer Mayme Kroulk chaplain Marie C Novak drill captain and Frances Hailer reporter. Installing staff included Sadie Viach Mayme Kroulik Stella Marek Bess Dytri Myrtle Vondracek Lucille Filipy Margaret Trachta Libbie Fieseler and Mildred Haldy.

Praha Legion Auxiliary Roosevelt Hotel Irene Hardy Lulu McMoran LaNore Schuknecht Sadie Viach Henrietta Seabrooke Mayme Kroulk Marie C. Novak Frances Hailer Mayme Kroulik Stella Marek Bess Dytri Myrtle Vondracek Lucille Filipy Margaret Trachta Libbie Fieseler Mildred Haldy

Mrs Ft T Buchanan Returns From Rochester Visit

Mrs. Ft. T. Buchanan of 1619 I Avenue NE returned Monday from Rochester Minnesota where she spent a week with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs C W Beck.

Ft. T. Buchanan I Avenue NE Rochester Minn C. W. Beck

Mizpah Circle Members Prepare Christmas Toys

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Paul Colony's home 1601 Eighth Avenue SW. They made stuffed toys for the Christmas project. Mrs. John Leonard assisted hostess. The group voted to give a Christmas basket and planned a Christmas party.

Mizpah Circle of the King's Daughters Paul Colony Eighth Avenue SW John Leonard

Nutrition for the Holidays demonstration meeting

A Nutrition Service meeting will host a demonstration on Nutrition for the Holidays on Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company bungalow. Admission is open to anyone interested.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

Welcome Wagon Mothers Club Christmas Party Planned

The Welcome Wagon Mothers Club will host its Christmas party at the YMCA on Thursday at pm. A 7d cent gift exchange will be held and card games played. Four new mothers are invited to attend and guests are welcome.

Welcom Wagon Mothers Club YMCA

Legion Auxiliary Votes $350 for Christmas Aid to Veterans

At a Tuesday meeting the American Legion auxiliary post approved spending 350 for Christmas shopping tours and gift baskets for needy veterans and families. It will send gifts and toys to Iowa City Veterans hospital gift shop and donate gifts and canteen books to Cedar Rapids area hospitals as well as to veterans in Oakdale Excelsior Springs Mo and Des Moines. Members also approved sending 5 to the Crusade for Freedom.

American Legion Auxiliary Io Hanford Post Iowa City Veterans Hospital Cedar Rapids Oakdale Excelsior Springs Des Moines Crusade For Freedom

High fashion blends pants with overskirts for holidays

New York fashion note highlights harem-inspired ensembles by Madame Lilly Dache. Snug gray crepe pants pair with looping chiffon overskirts in tones of gray beige and green. Prices run near £300, challenging budgets.

Phyllis Battelle New York INS Lilly Dache Cadhe

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Members Plan Charity Party

Miss Arlene Good hosted Alpha Phi chapter meeting at 1953 Second Avenue SE. Plans to make popcorn balls and wrap gifts were set for Salvation Army party for spastic children. A white elephant sale with Miss Jeanne Kozik as auctioneer raised funds.

Jepsilon Sigma Alpha Arlene Good Second Avenue SE Alpha Phi Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Salvation Army Jeanne Kozik

Postal Auxiliary Members Host Luncheon in Marion

Mrs. W. W. Lary of Marion presided over a luncheon Tuesday for the women's auxiliary to the National Postal Transport Association. Assisting were Mmes. Wallace Kemp Richard Kemp E K Hiams E C Hamm Lelanday and Arthur Alf. A Christmas basket with food clothing toys and a month's supply of items was prepared.

W. W. Lary Marion Women's Auxiliary National Postal Transport Association Mmes Wallace Kemp Richard Kemp E. K. Hiams Lelanday Arthur Alf

Patriarchs Militant Auxiliary Elects Officers at Christmas Luncheon

The ladies auxiliary held its annual Christmas party and luncheon at the Maine lodge hall. Elected were Mrs. J. A Johnson president, Mrs. Charles Dougherty vice president, Mrs. Charles Bonham secretary, and Mrs. Walter Neal treasurer. Gifts were given by retiring president Mrs. Ethel Height and drill captain Mrs. A. M. Nobiett. Hostesses included Mrs. Dougherty and Mrs. Johnson among others.

Ladies ‘Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant Maine Lodge J. A Johnson Charles Dougherty Charles Bonham Walter Neal Ethel Height A. M. Nobiett Dougherty Johnson Clarence Russell Scott Hammond Height

The Poet Edgar A Guest Recalls Old Colds Cures

The poem recalls childhood remedies for colds from mother and grandmother. It contrasts old canphor rubs and goose grease with modern shots that inject medicine under the skin, noting the speaker recovered despite the scent and practice.

Series of Films on Religion and Ethics Opens Friday Night

Cedar Rapids public library launches a Friday night and Tuesday series on religion and ethics for group leaders and educators. Screenings include What Happened to Jo Jo What is Conscience Barrabas the Robber Your Neighbor Celebrates and Vatican of Pope Pius the Twelfth with programs on December 5 9 and 16 at 7 30 p m in the library auditorium.

Cedar Rapids Barrabas Vatican Pope Pius Stephen Jordan Valley

Six Wilson Students Essays To Be Published

Six Wilson high school students have earned publication in the annual anthology Young Ameri.

Wilson Wilson High School Young Ameri

Founders' Day At Coe College Moved Ahead One Day

Founders' day at Coe college will be observed Thursday at Sinclair Memorial chapel to accommodate a high school one act play festival. At 10 am convocation three Cedar Rapids Annamosa and Bowling Green students will sound the fanfare of God of Our Fathers. Dr. Alice B. Salter will speak on What Is a College with Irving L. Churchill presiding in President Brooks absence. Paul Riley will play Rachmaninoff Prelude in C Sharp Minor and Prof Eleanor Taylor will perform preludes including Shou Art the Rock.

Coe College Williston Jones Cedar Rapids Sinclair Memorial Chapel Zuddictorium David Kralik Richard Brickley Annamosa James Bruton Bowling Green Alice B. Salter Irving L. Churchill Howlett H. Brooks Paul Riley Minneapolis Rachmaninoff Faith of Our Fathers Eleanor Taylor Mulet Shou

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Roberta Fluegel Faille Tne VFW Junior Unite Mouton Ilten Hat Shop 2Nd Ave. SE FORD NAVY Third Ave Paramount Theatre ROY Millers Praha Degree Stella White Mizpah Circle Nutrition Service Welcome Wagon Club Kay Whitney Dan River Armstrong Postal Auxiliary Lapm Staff Club Evendell Brink Philippe Faure Dean Finch Elaine Heral Dorothy Procock Sharron Grommen Gloria Ann Phillips The National Essay Association of Los Angeles Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Coe Pale S, L PTE Dac TC Pandora
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