Many Cedar Rapids Hosts Welcome 1947 with Parties
New Year’s Eve festivities spread across Cedar Rapids as residents host dinners and cocktail gatherings. Herbert S. Stamats and A J Coburn lead dinner and cocktail events on Linden drive SE and at the Cedar Rapids Country Club prepares a dutch treat table. Cornwell Jones and Laird hosts plan private parties for 22 and 12 guests while Hoover invites friends to an open house and Byers plans a dinner for twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Herbert S. Stamats
Linden Drive
A. J. Coburn
Grande Avenue
Cornwell
Country Club
Donald P. Laird
Grande Avenue SE
Everett C. Hoover
Forest Drive
Frank C. Byers
Nineteenth Street
Miss Norma Marsh and Francis Sullivan Wed in Chicago
Miss Norma Marsh formerly of Cedar Rapids married Francis Sullivan of Chicago on Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church. The ceremony was led by Rev. J. F. Thornton with maid of honor Monica Mueller and best man Bob Shinnick. Breakfast followed at the Roosevelt hotel. The couple will reside in Chicago where Sullivan studies law at Northwestern University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Marsh
Cedar Rapids
Francis Sullivan
Chicago
Immaculate Conception Church
J. F. Thornton
William Tenenberg
Mr. Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan
Monica Mueller
Bob Shinnick
Florentine
Roosevelt Hotel
Sullivan
Northwestern University
Mrs Earle Allen Smith Hosts Honoring Miss Eve Barnhart
Mrs Earle Allen Smith entertained Monday evening at 312 Sixth Street SE in honor of Miss Eve Barnhart home for the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs R C Barnhart on Thirty Fifth Street Drive SE Barnhart has been attending business school in Kansas City Missouri Attendees included Mrs Margaret Kiska Mrs Rena Hodgson Mrs Leila Davis of Chicago Mrs Wandalee Allen Mrs Winnired Helm Mrs Charlene Andrle Miss Beth Bell and Miss Mildred Matteson
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle Allen Smith
Sixth Street
Eve Barnhart
R. C. Barnhart
Fifth Street
Miss Barnhart
Kansas City
Margaret Kiska
Rena Hodgson
Leila Davis
Chicago
Wandalee Allen
Winnired Helm
Charlene Andrle
Beth Bell
Mildred Matteson
B L Anderson Honored At Birthday Dinner
Mrs. B. L. Anderson entertained Monday with a duck dinner and surprise party for her husband on his birthday at 355 Woodland Drive SE. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ronald C. Booth, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Rinderknecht, Mr. and Mrs. H. Cedrick Hahn, Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Prewitt, and Mr. and Mrs. Cyril L. Kegler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. Anderson
Woodland Drive
Ronald C. Booth
R. W Rinderknecht
H. Cedrick Hahn
Robert S. Prewitt
Cyril L. Kegler
Frank Andrews Leave After Holiday Visit
Lt. Comdr. and Mrs. Frank A Andrews of Annapolis Maryland left Tuesday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. E J Neenan at 125 Twenty sixth street drive SE. Mrs Andrews is the former Jean Neenan of Cedar Rapids and a niece of the Neenans. Lt jg Alice Neenan, daughter of the Neenans, is home on terminal leave from Bethesda Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A Andrews
Annapolis
E. J. Neenan
Twenty-sixth Street Drive
Andrews
Jean Neenan
Cedar Rapids
Neenans
J.g
Alice Neenan
Neenan
Bethesda
Hugheses to Spend New Year in Ames Guests of Boyds
Dr and Mrs Raymond M Hughes of Ames will arrive Tuesday evening to spend the New Year holiday as guests of Mr and Mrs W R Boyd of 9 Blake Terrace SE They will remain in Cedar Rapids until Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond M. Hughes
Ames
W. R. Boyd
Blake Terrace
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Harry Johnson and son attend reunions in Des Moines
Mrs. Harry Johnson and her son Larry of 1516 Avenue NE visited Des Moines for family reunions over the weekend. They stayed with Mrs. Johnson's father Henry E. Wagner and attended gatherings Saturday night and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry §. Johnson
Larry
Avenue NE
Des Moines
Missionary Union Hosts Tea for Ministers Wives
City Missionary Union members will host a tea Thursday for ministers wives and officers of Cedar Rapids missionary societies. The event runs 3 to 5 p.m. in St Pauls Methodist church parlors with city union officers pouring including Mrs Edwin B Zeller Mrs A E Einen Mrs Leslie Mills Mrs Lloyd Goettel and Mrs H R Van Slyck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Missionary Union
Missionary Societies of
Cedar Rapids
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
City Union
Edwin B. Zeller
A. E. Einen
Leslie Mills
Lloyd Goettel
H. R. van Slyck
Armstrong sisters to entertain at New Year open house
The Misses Esther and Mary Helen Armstrong of Pleasant Hill will host an open house on New Year's Day. Holiday decorations will greet guests and about eighty visitors are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Mary Helen Armstrong
Robert C. Armstrong
Pleasant Hill
Pattern 4882 for waist whittling beauty suit
Fortune in pattern 4882 promises luck and slenderizing style. Includes illustrated instructions and fit tested design with sizes 14 through 42. Send 25 cents to Pattern Dept Cedar Rapids Gazette Chicago Illinois with name address zone size and style number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
N. Clinton Street
Chicago
Miss Janice Reid Weds Warren Berg in Dubuque
Miss Janice Reid and Warren G. Berg were married Saturday at Westminster church in Dubuque by Rev. Gaylord Couchman. The bride’s parents are Hale C. Reid and wife of Dubuque. the groom’s parents are S. O. Berg of Chicago. The ceremony featured a white satin gown, cascade of gardenias, and a Juliet cap veil. Guests included family from Cedar Rapids and Decorah with Luther College ties noted for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Reid
Warren G. Berg
Westminster Church
Dubuque
Gaylord Couchman
Hale C. Reid
Park
S. O. Berg
Chicago
Patricia Berg
Joan Sandrock
Joan Bogue
Joyce Johnson
Herbert Anderson
Elmer B. Cato
Robert Miller
Warren F. Burstrom
Berg
Coe College
Luther College
Decorah
Delta Delta Delta Sorority
Phi Kappa
Luther
Cedar’ Rapids
Reid
Willis Lamb
Joyce
Harrison Hanzlck
Carol Jean Curran
Janet Ruffin Engaged to Cecil Smith
Mr and Mrs Tom Ruffin announce the engagement of their daughter Janet to Cecil Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Smith. Miss Ruffin works at the Seven-Up Bottling Co. and Smith, a navy veteran, is with the National Biscuit Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ruffin
Tenth Street SE
Janet
Cecil Smith
Leonard Smith
Seventh Street
Miss Ruffin
Smith
National Biscuit Company
Circle of the King's Daughters Meet for Luncheon
LH.N. circle of the King's Daughters will meet Thursday for a dessert luncheon at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs E W Rossiter 2224 Fifth avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lh.n. Circle of the King’s Daughters
E. W. Rossiter
Fifth Avenue SE
Crepes Suzette and Magnolia Crepes Revisited at Home
Home cooks can make Crepes Suzette or Magnolia crepes with a thin batter, lemon rind, and Southern Comfort as a substitute for liqueurs. The guide covers batter, frying technique, rolling, and a dessert serving method with optional jams and a flambé finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curacao
Salesman Wanted for Southeast Iowa Territory
Advertises a Southeast Iowa sales position with Cedar Rapids headquarters. Covers wholesale and retail grocers, provides a car, salary fifty dollars plus expenses. Applicants should include age and experience.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
League of Women Voters Luncheon at Montrose Hotel
The League of Women Voters meets Friday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at the Montrose hotel. At 2 p.m. legislative problems will be discussed with Mrs. J. P. Mills in charge. Speakers include Mrs. Murray Snell Miss Leota Swemn and Mrs. Kate Loomis. Luncheon reservations to Mrs. Clyde Hillhouse at 20353.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Montrose Hotel
J. P. Mills
Murray Snell
Leota Swemn
Kate Loomis
Clyde Hillhouse
Clarence Van Fossens Entertain At Holiday Party
Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Fossen entertained at a holiday party Sunday evening in their home at 1642 Second Avenue SE. Guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Kohl Mr and Mrs Ronald Rawson Mr and Mrs Marlin Cox Mr and Mrs Harry Toomer Mrs Mary Hopkins Orville Smith and Paul Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence van Fossen
Second Avenue SE
Paul Kohl
Ronald Rawson
Marlin Cox
Harry Toomer
Mary Hopkins
Orville Smith
Paul Meyers
Burlington Liars Club Names 1946 Whopper Winners
Burlington Wis officials announce the 1946 Liars Club winner as Atanacio Garza of San Antonio Texas for a fish tale. Honorable mentions go to Joel Coleman Newkirk Okla John W Cain Greenfield Mass and Harmon Martin Dallas for notable falsehoods and tall tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Wis
INS
O. C. Hulett
Burlington Liars Club
Atanacio Garza
San Antonio
Texas
Garza
Mr. Hullett
Joel Coleman
Newkirk
Okla
John W. Cain
Greenfield
Mass
Harmon Martin
Dallas
Coleman
Cain
Martin
Troop Arrivals Bring 76 Troops and 53 Dependents to Seattle
The USAT Wisteria arrived in Seattle from Oahu with 76 troops and 53 dependents, the sole troop transport scheduled to reach a U.S. port Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wisteria
Seattle
Oahu
United States
1946 Traffic Toll Forecast At About 34000 Deaths
The National Safety Council estimates 1946 highway deaths will reach around 34,000, up about 5,400 from 1945 but below 1941’s record. The projected rise credits a strong national effort against accidents and notes November fatalities fell to 3,210 from 3,280 in 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
Council
Arizona
Connecticut
Maryland
Framing Family Photos For Stylish Wall Display
A writer suggests treating family photographs as decorative art. Choose matching frames and mats in dark or light wood to create a harmonious wall grouping. If many pictures exist, use a wide wall space in a second floor hall for an appealing display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hillyer
Junior
Mother
Dad
Best Paid Legislators in World Should Do Best Job
Frederick C. Othman notes the U S Congress now pays the highest salaries in the world at 15000 a year with 2500 expense money and a 20000 top for speaker or pro tem while pensions loom. He traces wage history from 1796 through 1925 and argues the world’s best paid should perform best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Constantine
House
Senate
Congress
William E. Borah
House of Representatives
la Follette-Monroney
Legislative Reference Service
Britain
House of Commons
Zem
Vet Also Has Bigger Feet To Show for It
New York AP reports retailers and manufacturers confirm that many veterans have larger feet postwar. A C Fellman, wartime naval shoe consultant, says servicemen’s feet or their shoes have grown by about a half to a full size compared with prewar measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
A. C. Fellman
Navy
Firestone Ford Plans For Marriage Revealed
Martha Parke Firestone daughter of Harvey S Firestone Jr and William Clay Ford son of Mrs Edsel Ford will marry in Akron on June 21 They are both 21 and Ford is a brother of Henry Ford II president of Ford Motor Company
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Martha Parke Firestone
Harvey S Firestone, Jr
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
William Clay Ford
Edsel Ford
Detroit
Ford
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Company
Doily Pattern 748 Crochet Guide in Jiffy-Dewdrop Style
Beginner friendly crochet pattern for a large 19 inch doily using No 30 cotton. Includes charts photos and concise directions from Laura Wheeler. Pattern 748 offers directions for two doilies and requires 20 cents prepaid to Needlecraft Dept Chicago Illinois with name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Wheeler
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Needlecraft Dept
West
Randolph Street
Chicago
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R.m.schaefer & Son Ewelers
Generalions Kresge Bldg
Howard Hawks
Duchess of Windsor
Clare Boothe Luce
Frank ‘Andrews
W. R. Boyds
Harry Johnson
Multikaps
U.S.P
Paramount Pharmacy
Paramount Theatre
Esther and
Mary Hnwelen Armstrong
Anne Adams
Janet Ruffin
Lh.n. Circle
By Naomi Doebet
Crepes
Clarence van Fossens
Designing Woman
Ali
EAP
Srd
Pea Ave. S.E
Ist Ave
Tith St
Marion
Ist St
Frederick C. Othman
Firestone-Ford
Ravenscroft
Merchants National Bank Building
Merle E. Garmoe
0.C
Third Street
Bishop's
Bishop
Virginia
Reishop
Casezena
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