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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1947

Page

3

Dorothy Slater Weds Chester Grafft at Olin Church

Dorothy Jean Slater daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Slater wed Chester Marion Grafft son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Grafft of Anamosa in the Methodist church. Rev. William Strait officiated with Garth Grafft and Robert Cousins lighting tapers. A reception followed in the parlor and the couple will live near Olin after a wedding trip.

Jay Slater Calvin Glenn Jean Hinshaw Ladysmith Wis Tral City Dan Lillie Lee Woodries Olin

Miss Bolenbaugh Bride of Raymond D. Crites

Miss Virginia Bolenbaugh of Danville Illinois and Raymond D. Crites were married Sunday afternoon at the bride’s parents home. The Rev William Caldwell officiated. The couple will live in Danville where the bride works as an X ray technician at Lake View hospital. The groom is employed by a construction company after three years in the service.

L. M. E. Club Meets for Dessert at Mrs Peal Home

The L. M. E. club met Monday evening for dessert coffee at Mrs. O. B. Peal's home 885 Fourteenth Street NE. Assistants included Mrs. William Lama, Mrs. Clifton Peeples and Mrs. Wendell Paxton.

L. M. E. Club O. B. Peal Fourteenth Street William Lama Clifton Peeples Wendell Paxton

Iowa Watercolor Show At C R Art Gallery

The second annual Iowa watercolor show opened Tuesday at Cedar Rapids Public Library gallery on the top floor. It features 40 original works by Iowa artists with two Cedar Rapids painters among the entrants. Gallery hours are 3:30 to 5:30 weekdays and 2:30 to 5:30 weekends. admission is free.

Iowa Sioux City Cedar Rapids Dorothy Houts Margaret Ann Barry

Woman's Club Views City Recreation Film

Cedar Rapids Woman's club members viewed A City At Play shown by John N Nichols city recreation chief. The film outlined the year round recreation program and was introduced by Mrs F W Franey of the American Home department. New members named included Mrs Charles R Livingston Mrs Paul C Lockwood Mrs Paul E Brown Mrs Norma E Zerbst Mrs F Wallace Darling and Mrs G H Olson.

Cedar Rapids Paul E. Brown Norma E. Zerbst F. Wallace, Darling G. H. Olson

Fred Loy Returns From California and Mexico

Mr and Mrs Fred Loy of 2637 Meadowbrook drive SE Cedar Rapids have returned home after a month long vacation in California and Mexico.

Fred Loy Meadowbrook Drive Cedar Rapids California Mexico

Head of Gold Star Mothers Talks in C R

Mrs. Walter H. Boyd of Long Beach national president of American Gold Star Mothers spoke at a Cedar Rapids luncheon urging vigilance and action to aid veterans. The address highlighted rising veteran needs and calls for better hospital facilities and housing. Hugh Sheridan urged reopening Shick hospital at Clinton as government plans build more facilities. The event featured many local and national veterans' leaders and organizers.

Sydney Smith American Gold Star Mothers Incorporated Walter H. Boyd Etta Mary Wood Hadavig McFaddin Iowa Long Beach American Gold Star Mothers, Inc Cedar Rapids Organization Roosevelt Hotel Boyd E. P. Lowe Woman's Relief Corps Wac Cedar Rapids Gold Star Emma Anderson

Mrs Edwin Mitchell Visiting Barneses in Council Bluffs

Mrs Edwin Mitchell of Council Bluffs is visiting Mr and Mrs Donald P Barnes at 347 Park Terrace SE.

Edwin Mitchell Council Bluffs Donald P. Barnes Park Terrace

Musical at Woman's Club Wednesday Program

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club music department meets Wednesday at 2 15 p m at the clubhouse. In the program, beyond those listed in Sunday's Gazette, Shirley Alderman Patricia Schaber and Elma Fern Samuelson will perform.

The Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Shirley ,Alderman Patricia Schaber Elma Fern Samuelson

Engagement announced for Betty Jo Sand in California

At a buffet dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Thomas home in Van Nuys California betrothal of Miss Betty Jo Sand Ossian to Ray Marshal Thomas son announced. The wedding is planned for February. Sand a Luther College graduate served as a cadet nurse at St Luke's Cedar Rapids and is a nurse at Birmingham General in Van Nuys. Marshal attended UCLA and studies at Maren Elwood's school for professional writers in Hollywood.

Ossian Claude A. Thomas van Nuys Calif Betty Jo Sand John Sand Ray Marshal Thomas Miss Sand Luther College Decorah St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Birmingham General Hospital van Nu

Guests conclude visit with Mrs J M Grimm

Mr and Mrs Leland Waite Milwaukee and Mrs H G Bealer New York City returned to their homes Monday after a 10 day visit in the home of Mrs J M Grimm at 2111 Fifth Avenue SE

Leland Waite Milwaukee H. G. Bealer New York City J. M. Grimm Fifth Avenue SE

Quick Turnip Soup and Mushrooms Feature

Over the Back Fence notes Cedar Rapids grocers offer turnips in many stores. A quick turnip soup serves six with milk or evaporated milk and onion flavor, plus grated turnip and parsley. Also featured are fresh mushrooms as a refined option to accompany kidneys and mushrooms with sherry sauce.

Cedar Rapids Epicure

Kidneys and Mushrooms with White Sauce and Orange Jelly

Kidney halves sauteed in butter and mushrooms, with seasoned onion puree and white sauce, then baked briefly. Sherry adds a final simmer before serving. Orange jelly made with gelatin and fruit dice, set in a mold, decorated with fruit and whipped cream. Serves four.

Notice of Appointment of Executrix Iowa 1947 Linn County

Bertha L Cannif appears as Executrix of the estate of Fannie A Lincoln late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors and debtors are directed to settle accounts with the district clerk of Linn County Iowa. George E. Farmer is the attorney handling the matter.

Towa Linn County Fannie A. Lincoln Iowa Bertha L Cannif George E. Farmer

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Dorothy Slater Sixteenth ST Lucien Lelong May's Drug Store Second Street Miss Bolenbaugh Raymond D. Crites C.R. Art Woman’s Club Fred Loys C.R Buehler Super Meat Market First St. SE Nee Lice Sheneesn Fndays Schaeffer R. M. Schaeffer & Son Jewelers Kresge Cludes Valen Photo Studio Killian Company By Naomi Doebet Aste Valentine Wnicro China Mother Junior Sis Stewart Warner First Avenue Eus Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lydia Epathan
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