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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1950
Page
2
Anne Kent, Emily Post’s long-time aide, lists ten etiquette changes for Cosmopolitan. From first-name calling and trousers for women to post-divorce manners and the rise of personal typewriters, the items reflect modern society shifts after World War II.
Marilyn Jo Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Wolfe of Alburnett married James Leroy Taylor son of Mrs Ferne Taylor at Daniels Park Presbyterian church. Ceremony conducted by Rev F A Munneke before a candlelit altar with white and orchid chrysanthemums. Reception for 55 guests. The couple will reside at 932 Maplewood Drive NE.
Miss Janet Haig was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. T. L. Kahler and Miss Jean Anne Ward at the Ward home on Twenty-first Street SE. Twenty two guests attended as she plans to marry Dec. 10 to Dean Price.
Alpha Sigma chapter of Pi Omi cron business girls sorority will entertain at a silver tea Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Bungalow of the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company. Mrs. Don Elliott is in charge. the event opens to the public. Mrs. M. R. Warren will speak on her United Nations visit to Lake Success, N. Always cool cookies need a tightly closed container to stay crisp after baking.
A beginners square dance session starts Friday at 8 PM at the Cedar Rapids Country Club with the regular half hour at 8 30 twirling in the ballroom. Irwin Nelson is the caller and Margaret Mach will provide the music. members may bring guests.
Miss Betty Hansen daughter of Mr and Mrs Gifford Hansen and Kenneth Austin son of Mr and Mrs Fred Austin were married Saturday afternoon at the Evangelical United Brethren parsonage. Rev L B Mitchell officiated the double ring ceremony in the presence of 20 relatives and guests. The couple will reside in Aberdeen South Dakota.
The Cedar Rapids Bird club will gather Tuesday at 7 45 p m in room 110 Science hall Coe college for a holiday party. Mr and Mrs Earnest Steffen will present an illustrated talk titled We Go East. The party is organized by Dr and Mrs Alfred W Meyer and Miss Lillian Serbousek.
An Associated Press correction notes the fruitcake recipe in The Gazette last Thursday omitted one cup of sugar. The error occurred in New York and was only found after publication, when The Gazette’s recipe editor returned from vacation.
One hundred eighteen representatives of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs from 40 states attend the Mid Century White House conference in Washington through Thursday. They will report back to state federations to shape 1951 programs and emphasize service to children and youth. Iowa participants include Mrs. J L Lush Ames Mrs W A Seidler Jamaica and Mrs P N Longshore Woodward. Hiram Cole Houghton Red Oak president of the federation is on the interim committee.
Mr and Mrs Fred J Kluss and daughter Esther 202 Twenty third Street Drive SE have returned from Scarsdale New York where they attended the marriage of Miss Doree Gongwer and their son Wilfred on December 2 They also visited New York City
Sara Jane Carbaugh and Robert Schwab were married Saturday afternoon in a Presbyterian ceremony read by Rev. Keith Irwin. The bride, daughter of Humphrey and Mrs. Carbaugh of Palo, wore white satin with a net yoke and rhinestone veil, and carried white carnations with green orchids. The groom is son of Alvina Schwab of Elberon. After a Florida honeymoon the couple will reside on a farm near Belle Plaine.
Members met Monday at the Roosevelt hotel for the annual Christmas party. Miss Opal Dee Porter was elected president, Miss Jean Harris vice president, Mrs. Eileen Gould secretary, and Mrs. Charles Gunn treasurer. Guests were Miss Catherine Hogan and Mrs. Eileen Howard. Next meeting set for Jan. 15.
In Fort Wayne Indiana Miss Dorothy M. Van Fleet daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Van Fleet of Garrison wed Oddis D Meyers son of Mr and Mrs H D Meyers in the Methodist church with Meyers set to enter the Marines December 11. In Sigourney Miss Dorothy Husband daughter of Mr and Mrs John Husband of Keswick wed Arlo Gibson son of Mr and Mrs Basil Gibson of Keswick Monday afternoon. The newlyweds will reside in Burlington after a brief wedding trip with Vernon Hermans attending.
Miss Virginia Wilkins and Donald Wink wed at St Pauls Methodist Church with immediate family in attendance. The bride, employed at Coe College book store, wore gray wool and pink accessories. the groom works at Link-Belt Speeder. They plan a Chicago wedding trip and will reside at 51512 Fourteenth Street SE.
A Tuesday evening coffee hour honoring Dr Louis Wirth follows his 8 15 lecture in the Little Theater at Coe College. The public is invited. The room features a red cloth table centered with evergreen ruscus and heather. Mrs Edith Barber pours. Miss Lillie Ann Gloeckle, the college social director, is in charge.
Lionelles plan a Thursday potluck luncheon at Mrs. George W. Warkentine 634 Cottage Grove Ave SE. Members should bring a covered dish and a canned goods item for a Christmas gift basket. Cars will stage at First Ave and Cottage Grove between 12:30 and 1:30 for transport to the Warkentine residence.
The Past Presidents club of Cedar Rapids lodge No. 4 Degree of Honor met at the Roosevelt hotel for the annual Christmas party and officer elections. Officers for 1950-51 are Mrs. Alice Parcell president, Mrs. Dolce Noble vice president, Mrs. Mabel Woods secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Robison treasurer, and Mrs. Louise Smith press correspondent.
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