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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1950

Page

2

Dinner Dance of Fourscore Club Hosts Friday

Members of the Fourscore club host a Friday dinner dance in the Crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel. Dinner at 7 is followed by dancing to 1 am with Al Spetrino and his Swingtet. Party chairman is Mrs Louis Keller assisted by the Mines.

Fourscore Club Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel al Spetrino Swingtet Louis Keller Richard Bellew John Foster Robert D. Johnson Ben McDonough Arthur Davis Kenneth Vaughn Rex Winfrey James Hollis James Lightner Oo Roberts Paul Wulfsre

Fifth Birthday Party for Sherrie Hofmaster at Home

Sherrie Kay Hofmaster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hofmaster, celebrated her fifth birthday Tuesday with a party at their 3300 First Avenue NE home. Family and friends attended, including Johnny, Stevie, Judy Disterhoff, Mary Kathleen, Johnny and Michael Kelley, Kay Ann Roberts, Marlene Potter, Shirleen Hofmaster, Eleanor Ann Nesselhaus, Sandra Kay Hofmaster, and Craig Allen Hofmaster, with a circus cake and lighted carousel centerpiece.

Sherrie Kay Hofmaster Charles Hofmaster First Avenue NE Johnny, Stevie Judy Disterhoff Mary Kathleen Johnny Michael Kelley Kay Ann Roberts Marlene Potter Shirleen Hofmaster Eleanor Ann Nesselhaus Sandra Kay Hofmaster Craig Allen

Fourth Birthday Party for Johnny Locher

Johnny Locher will turn four on Thursday and be honored at a birthday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John J. Locher Jr. at 2039 Park Avenue SE. A Valentine motif will feature tiny toy favors and candy. guests include Nancy Delzell, Danny O'Meara, Ann Kanealy, Larry Hunting, Mary Pat Olerich, Steve Gray, Laurie Daniel, Jeffrey Jordan, David Warkentine, Roy Watson, and Ann Locher.

Johnny Locher John J. Locher, Jr Park Avenue SE Nancy Delzell Danny O’meara Ann Kanealy Larry Hunting Mary Pat Olerich Steve Gray Laurie Daniel Jeffrey Jordan David Warkentine Roy Watson Ann Locher

Kling Couple Return From Five Weeks Vacation

Mr and Mrs Henry Kling of 203 Twenty third Street Drive SE have returned from a five weeks vacation in Arizona and California.

MR. and Mrs. Kling Henry Kling Twenty-third Street Drive Arizona California

Nylon Satin Footwear Care Notes

The article describes nylon satin footwear that looks glamorous yet is durable and easy to wash. It notes the fabric’s luxurious appearance and practical care tips for maintaining its gloss and texture.

Secretly Married To James Wagner

Mr and Mrs Clare Donels of Vinton announce the secret marriage of their daughter Dianne to James Wagner son of Mr and Mrs William Wagner The ceremony was held Oct 8 in Ottawa Ill Mrs Wagner attended Frances Shimer college and is a student at Drake University Mr Wagner attended the University of Iowa He is employed in Des Moines where the couple reside

Clare Donels Vinton Dianne James Wagner William Wagner Fifth Avenue Ottawa Ill Wagner Frances Shimer College Drake University University of Iowa Des Moines

Pauline Barta and D L Bervid Wed at St. Wenceslaus

Pauline K Barta daughter of William J Barta and Donald L Bervid of Shueyville were married Tuesday morning in St Wenceslaus church by Rev Joseph Kissling. The bride wore lace gown with satin trimmings and carried white orchids. Attendants included maid of honor Miss Mary Ann Pirks and sister Mrs Joseph Krivanek III. A reception followed at the Barta home and a dance at C S P S hall. Mrs Bervid is a Mercy hospital nurse.

Pauline K. Barta William J. Barta Old Bertram Road Donald L. Bervid Shueyville St. Wenceslaus Church Joseph Kissling Bervid Joseph Bervid Mary Ann Pirks Joseph Krivanek III Gloria Bervid Evelyn Pavlis Milo Bervid Ernest Dvorak Richard Skala Barta C.S.P.S. Hall Mercy Hospital

Birthday Dinner Honors Miss Rohwedder

Miss Esther Rohwedder will be honored at a birthday supper and card party tonight hosted by Mrs. George Hallenbeck at 1955 C avenue NE. Guests include Mrs. John Ramsey Mrs. William Krueger Mrs. Joe Gaskill and Mrs. James Novak.

Esther Rohwedder George Hallenbeck C Avenue NE Mmes John R. Ramsey William Krueger Joe Gaskill James Novak

Newly Formed Hy Spot Club To Meet Tonight

A newly formed Hy Spot Club for ages 17 to 21 meets at 7 30 this evening in the Y W C A third floor auditorium. A floor show is scheduled for 9 30 p m with Bill Powell master of ceremonies Helena Habib Alice Ellsworth Marlene Sullivan Dave Johnson and Bill Landis appearing.

Y.W.C.A Bill Powell Helena Habib Alice Ellsworth Marlene Sullivan Dave Johnson Bill Landis

Shores Family Returns From Month in Hollywood Fla

Mr and Mrs Gordon B Shores and daughter Kathleen of 2505 Meadowbrook drive SE have returned from a month long vacation in Hollywood Florida with family and friends following their trip

Gordon B. Shores Florida Kathleen Meadowbrook Drive Hollywood, Fla

Martha Marquis circle Luncheon Program At Home

The Martha Marquis circle meets Thursday for a 1 p.m. luncheon at 1739 B Avenue NE the home of Mrs Richard Clausen. Assisting will be Mmes Joseph Kitchin John Mackenzie Paul Graber Carl Goellner and George Layton. Mrs Sherman B Watson will present a dolls program.

Martha Marquis Richard Clausen Mmes Joseph Kitchin John Mackenzie Paul Graber Carl Goellner George Layton Sherman B. Watson

Duplicate Bridge Club Plays Mitchell Games

Members of the Duplicate Bridge Club met Tuesday evening at the Keen Teen Klub of the Y M C A to complete a seven table Mitchell game. High scorers were George B. Foster Mrs R S Clark and Mr and Mrs George R High. The club meets every Tuesday at 7 30 at the Y M C A contact Edwin Zeller 2 1138 for Cedar Rapids participation.

Duplicate Bridge Club Keen Teen Klub Y.M.C.A Mitchell George B. Foster R. S. Clark George R. High Cedar Rapids Edwin Zeller

Sweet little girl fashion pattern 945 available

Pattern 945 offers sizes 2 4 and 6 for little girl dresses. Send 20 cents in coins for this pattern to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P O Box 5740 Chicago Ill Print plainly pattern number name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O Chicago Ill

Lady Astor Urges Women to Focus on Mind and Spirit

Lady Astor, Britain's first female MP, told International News Service that women should discard body and glamour focus. She urged courage, equal rights, and attention to spiritual qualities, warning against extravagance and fashion dependence.

Lady Astor London INS Hollywood Britain House of Commons International News Service Astor

Beta Sigma Phi members hold scavenger hunt at Linn Boulevard home

Fifteen members of the Beta Iota chapter met Tuesday evening for a scavenger hunt. Refreshments were served at the home of Mrs. De Griess, 2026 Linn boulevard.

Beta Iota Beta Sigma Phi Sorority de Griess Linn Boulevard

Farewell Party For Trachta Family Held At Cedar Rapids

A surprise farewell Sunday for Mrs. Leona R. Trachta and her children Ramon and Karen of route 2 Cedar Rapids. The Trachtas move to 1422 Hamilton Street SW. Neighbors held a picnic supper and guests played cards.

Leona R. Trachta Ramon and Karen Route 2 Cedar Rapids Trachtas Hamilton Street

Purple fashion shifts to juniors this spring

Fashion note from New York reports purple tones such as plum and grape moving into junior styles. Designers show the color in boyish shorts, bare shoulder beach frocks and summer sport suits, challenging the view that purple is only for mature women.

New York INS

Mary Haworth's Mail Man's at War With Himself

A man describes his conflict with a dominering mother who demands control over his married life. An Army psychiatrist counsels gradual personal growth and independence while maintaining a healthy relationship with his mother. The adviser commends the man for seeking maturity and advises steady progress.

Mary Haworth

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Dance of Fourscore Club D. L. Bervid Miss Rohwedder Clausen S Fred Doerflinger Killian Company Ead Perfume of the Wight Dana Ilten 3Rd Street N.E HAT Shop Monte-Sano Weskit Phyllis Battelle Mother E. B Rome M. H Whitehouse Shomont Sanitary Routeman Sanitary Sieaulhness Q, Wome AO Maytag Eee Bapac Ceia A. W. Peterson First Street RIAL
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