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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1948

Page

10

Miss Furrow and James Sharpe Tie Wedding at Home Vows

Miss Caroline Elien Furrow and James Hill Sharpe were married Thursday at 5 p.m. in the bride’s mother’s home 2320 Grande Avenue SE with Rev. Andrew Kurth presiding. The couple planned a wedding trip East after a dinner at the Elks club. Mrs Sharpe is an assistant professor at MacMurray College in Jacksonville Illinois and Mr Sharpe attends Michigan State College.

Caroline Elien Furrow James Hill Sharpe Byrde Furrow Grande Avenue Sharpe Hartford Jay Wratten George Watters the Elks Club MacMurray College Jacksonville Ill Michigan State College

Petersen Christmas Eve Dinner Hosts Share Holiday Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Petersen of 2447 Fifth Avenue SE host a Christmas Eve dinner. Afterward, a movie shows and Santa distributes gifts. Guests include Willis Hahn and family from Mason City, Donald Petersen, Jennie Leone, Sue Ann from East Moline, Victor Carlson family of Cedar Rapids, and J Nevin Nichols family with Nancy and Diane.

Andrew Petersen Fifth Avenue SE Santa Claus Willis Hahn Karen and Marcia Mason City C. J. Hahn Fourth Avenue Donald Petersen Jennie Leone Sue Ann East Moline Petersen Victor Carlsons Fifteenth Street Mrs. J. Nevin Nichols Nancy and Diane Cedar Rapids

Christmas Eve Dinner at the Churchill Home

Christmas Eve guests of Mr and Mrs Howard R Churchill 1527 Second Avenue SE include their daughter in law and her husband Mr and Mrs Everett D Hendricks from Chicago and their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Robert F Churchill and their son Larry of Cedar Rapids.

Howard R. Churchill Second Avenue SE Everett D. Hendricks Chicago Robert F. Churchill Larry Cedar Rapids

Mrs Locke Hosts Christmas Themed Kitchen Shower

Mrs A R Locke hosted a 1 pm kitchen shower at 1502 Fourth Avenue SE honoring Miss Gladys MacFalls. Guests included Mrs Wayne Padley and many others. Miss MacFalls will wed Robert T Hastings in December.

A. R. Locke Fourth Avenue SE Gladys MacFalls Mmes Wayne Padley A. R. Zuercher Chris Nielsen G. K. Thompson Robert L. Buckingham William J. Barron A. C. Burnell William Lynch Henry Haegg Arthur C. Redel William Harmon George MacFalls Ione MacFalls Miss MacFalls Robert T. Hastings

Navy Mothers Club Ships Christmas Boxes for 58 Cedar Rapids Vets

Members of the Navy Mothers club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Edwin Beastrom home to pack boxes for 58 Cedar Rapids veterans. The boxes with fruit candies nuts and a gift were sent to veterans hospitals in Knoxville Oakdale and Des Moines.

Navy Mothers Club Edwin Beastrom B Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Knoxville Oakdale Des Moines

Mellen Open House Hosts Weekend Guests

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Mellen of 1842 Ellis Boulevard NW will entertain this evening. Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs L E Clayton of Fairfax and Mrs Mellen’s parents.

Robert E. Mellen Ellis Boulevard Mellen L. E. Clayton Fairfax

Roasas Host Yuletide Open House At Forest Drive

Mr and Mrs H G Roasas of 360 Forest Drive SE announce an open house on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 p m. The Roasas invite neighbors to visit their home during the yuletide event.

H. G. Roasas Yuletide H. G. Roasa Forest Drive

Miss Lucile Dose Visits Parents for Holidays

Miss Lucile Dose arrived Thursday by plane from Washington D C to spend the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward F Dose at 1624 First Avenue NE.

Lucile Dose Washington, D. C Edward F. Dose First Avenue NE

Bethlehem Circle Meets At Beverly Clarke Home

Bethlehem junior circle of the King's Daughters gathered Thursday at 2103 Johnson avenue NW. Devotions were led by the hostess and scrapbooks for Cedar Rapids hospital children were prepared. Janice Donnan will host the next meeting on January 26.

Bethlehem Junior Circle of the King’s Daughters Beverly Clarke Johnson Avenue Cedar Rapids Janice Donnan Highland Drive

20-40 Club News Highlights From Peggy Williams

Elks 43 and 20 40 club 33 score in McKinley gym last Monday. Next game January 3 versus Eagles at McKinley. January 15 Don Williams and his orchestra perform for the 20 40 club. Bill Mallon and his band to play in February. Thursday night at the YMCA features juke boxes and games. Welcome Lee Wigger back to town. Next dance January 15. club skips January 1. Merry Christmas.

Peggy Williams McKinle Gym Elks Club Eagles McKinley Don Williams Don Bill Mallon Y.M.C.A Lee Wigger Gal

Ta-Da-Nika Camp Fire Christmas Party

Members of the Ta-Da-Nika Camp Fire group were entertained at a Christmas party and gift exchange hosted by guardian Mrs. C. R. Butterfield at 2420 East Avenue NE. Covers were laid for eight and games provided entertainment.

C. R. Butterfield E Avenue NE

Fluffy Rice With Pimiento and Pepper Garnish

A simple side of fluffy rice topped with tiny pimiento squares and fresh green peppers complements fried chicken for a colorful, savory pairing. The crisp peppers add bright notes to the mellow rice.

Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County

Notice lists Catherine M. Adams as Administratrix with a will annexed of the estate of Orville Hull Adams, deceased, Linn County Iowa. Requires all indebted persons to settle and all claims to be filed in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorney Carl Hendrickson named.

Carl Hendrickson

Paris Reveals High Button Shoes Return For Next Year

Paris showcases revived high button footwear with pinched heels and gaiter styles. The display features amethyst and garnet studded interior slippers, colorful crepe sole Oxfords, plaid spats over black patent, lattice lace sandals, and baby pink or blue after ski boots, all handmade with intricate leaf cutouts and high heels over three inches.

Paris Hounds Tooth

We-Can-Kwa Camp Fire Hosts Gift Exchange

Members of the We Can Kwa Camp Fire gathered at Mrs. Harry Lewis’s home 811 Sixteenth Avenue SW for a Christmas gift exchange after a theater party on Thursday.

We- Can-Kwa Camp Fire Harry Lewis Sixteenth Avenue SW

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Miss Furrow James Sharpe Andrew Petersens Howard Churchills Noel Barney DIAL First Avenue Mrs. Locke Accessia Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street General Electric Robbins Appliance CO Robert E. Mellens Lucile C. R Bethlehem Circle Tan-Da-Nika Merry Christmas Iowa Theater Beauty Shop Mildred Tappen Helen Ryan Patricia Whitman A. E. Tappen W. G. Boyson B.C. Hofford C. O. Christenson L. G. Cooling Mary Raetz Jane Mathews Ruth Zeeman A. F. Boyson E. J. Hofford D. E. Hopker R.L. Maley G. H. Bruner Mitvalsky Miivake St. SE Troy Marion Iowa Troy Laundry and Dry Cleaners First Street Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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