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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1946

Page

8

Lechay Works Exhibit at Cedar Rapids Public Library

An exhibition of 21 oils and watercolors by New York artist J Lechay is on display at the Cedar Rapids Public Library gallery. Sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Art association the show runs daily 3 30 to 5 30 except weekends 2 30 to 5 30 with evening hours 7 30 to 9 p m on Mondays and Wednesdays. The artist teaches at the State University of Iowa and has shown at major venues including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts the Pennsylvania Academy the Metropolitan and Whitney Museums Carnegie Institute and the Art Institute Chicago.

J Lechay Cedar Rapids Art Association Lechay New York State University of Iowa United States Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Richmond Pennsylvania Academy In Philadelia Metropolitan Whitney Museums Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh Art Inequenes Eerm S Paorm Rege Art Tute of Chicago Pennsylvania Academy Philadelphia Arizona Iowa Rockport

Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Elect Officers

Alpha Xi Delta alumnae elected officers Monday evening at Mrs. W. H. Richardson home. Officers chosen include Mrs. Kenneth Myers president Mrs. Jack Walters vice president Mrs. Rodney Dunn secretary and Mrs. Ray Phalen treasurer.

Alpha Xi Delta W. H. Richardson Second Avenue SE Kenneth Myers Jack Walters Rodney Dunn Ray Phalen

Cedar Ray Woman's Club Meets to Sew for Refugees

The club's ee department gathers Thursday from 9 to 1 p.m. to sew for refugees. Members supply sandwiches. coffee is provided. No luncheon. at 2 15 p.m. they join the nature and garden department for two talks.

Ee Department of the Cedar Ra Woman’s Club Nature and Garden Department

Interest Groups Meet Wednesday at YWCA

The Marriage and Family Relations group at the YWCA meets Wednesday at 7 30 pm with a new program. Mrs Wayne J Foster discusses Wedding Plans. The Co Ed dancing group for adults will hold a juke box dance starting at 8 pm with single or couple admission.

Wayne J. Foster

Ashley Chapter D A R to Meet Saturday

The Ashley chapter of D A R will meet at the Woman's club Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. A board meeting will begin at 1 30 p.m. Hostesses are Mrs A W Loftus chairman Mrs Imogen Emery Mrs B Garnes Mrs Martha Irvin Mrs C J Smith and Mrs D J Fry.

Ashley D.A.R Woman's Club A. W. Loftus Imogen Emery B. Garnes Martha Irvin C. J. Smith D. J. Fry

Mary Haworth’s Mail Girl at Eighteen Faces Family Abuse

Mary Haworth, aged 18, writes about her mother's belittling behavior and constant interference. She describes embarrassing her in front of friends, monopolizing conversations, and criticizing her after guests depart. The letter hints at ongoing conflicts over autonomy and respect within the household.

Mary Haworth

Compromise With a Difficult Mother

A reader asks how to please a critical mother. The adviser notes natural antipathy between two females and urges teamwork, respect, and charity. Time and forgiveness can soften the strained bond as the 18 year old nears independence.

N. L M. H

Conservation Officer Speaks at Cedar Rapids Bird Club Dinner

Harry Recktor, conservation officer of Independence, spoke at Cedar Rapids Bird Club’s annual dinner Monday. Miss Ruth Welster served as MC and Dr. Warren Keck, program chairman, introduced the speaker. Recktor discussed his work and showed National Wildlife Federation conservation films.

Harry Recktor Independence Cedar Rapids Bird Club Ruth Welster Warren Keck Recktor National Wildlife Federation

Beta Sigma Phi Hosts Tea at President’s Home

Beta Iota chapter held an informal tea Sunday at Mrs. Doris Stein’s home, 1811 Grande avenue SE. Guests included Miss Helen Hartman and Mrs. John Baker, with Bernice Allen and Vinetta Tiffany pouring. The next meeting is Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the sorority rooms 408 Guaranty building, with Miss Tiffany and Mrs. Hemann arranging.

Beta Iota Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Doris Stein Grande Avenue Bernice Allen Vinetta Tiffany Helen Hartman John Baker E. A. Hemann Tiffany Guaranty Building FE. A. Hemann

Woman's Benefit Association Receives Silver Star Citation

Mrs. Margaret Kaelin state field director for the Woman's Benefit Association receives the Silver Star from the U S Treasury for patriotic cooperation in the War Finance program. State members contributed to the award with thousands of dollars in war bonds in each drive. Headquarters are in Port Huron Michigan. Mrs Bina Westmiller founder and president, the association now is 53 years old.

Margaret Kaelin Montrose Hotel Woman's Benefit Association United States Treasury Throut Port Huron Mich Bina Westmiller

Mrs Elmer Wickham Hosts L M E Club Gathering

Twenty five members and friends attended a dessert coffee at 1919 Park Avenue SE hosted by Mrs Elmer Wickham. Assisting hostesses were Mrs Park Newbold Mrs Arthur Birney and Mrs Lee Summy. Mrs Alfred Lary and Mrs Ellsworth Fife led the program.

L. M. E. Club Elmer Wickham Park Avenue SE Mmes Park Newbold Arthur Birney Lee Summy Alfred Lary Ellsworth Fife

Sun Fun! Baby dress pattern 4677 for spring and summer

The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept offers pattern 4677 for a spring through summer frock with matching jacket in sizes 2 4 6 8 and 10. Size 6 requires 1 yards 35 inch fabric for the frock and a partial yard for the jacket. Send 20 cents to Chicago Illinois address with name and size.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept N. Clinton St Chicago Ill

Secretly Wed In Mt. Pleasant

Announcement of the secret marriage of Helen Virginia Shepherd and Paul Wesley Knowles, performed January 26 in Mt. Pleasant by Rev. George C. Hunt. The bride, daughter of C. Vance Shepherd, attends the University of Iowa and is a Chi Omega. the groom, son of Elmer D. Knowles, is a Grinnell High School and Army veteran majoring in commerce at Iowa. They will reside in Iowa City.

Helen Virginia Shepherd C. Vance Shepherd Eighteenth Street Paul Wesley Knowles Elmer D. Knowles Grinnell Mt. Pleasant George C. Hunt Chi Omega Meredith Reney Algona Jack Knowles Knowles Franklin High School Monticello Preparatory School Alton University of Iowa Grinnell High School Army Air Force Commerce Iowa City

Joan Kanak Named Delta Zeta Secretary at Iowa State

Miss Joan Kanak daughter of Mrs F G Kanak 1429 Avenue NE Ames has been elected secretary of the Delta Zeta sorority at Iowa State college. She is a junior majoring in home economics education.

Joan Kanak F. G. Kanak Avenue NE Delta Zeta Sorority Iowa State College Ames Miss Kanak

1946 Hosiery Output Seen At Ten Pairs Per Woman

New York AP report cites Earl Constantine president of the National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers stating 1946 American women's hosiery production will total about 40 million dozen pairs, averaging at most ten pairs per woman for the year.

New York Earl Constantine National Association of Hosiery Manufacturers

Hairpin Shortage Tied to Steel Strike Woes for Women

Hairpin makers warn supplies will end soon if the steel strike lasts. Officials say a one month stock exists now and some manufacturers have halted orders from wholesalers amid ongoing labor action impacting output.

Chicago

Novelty Dishes by Nino Martini Featured In FFI Over Meals

FFI Over meals suggested by Metropolitan Opera tenor Nino Martini appear as two novelties to Lewans. The recipe set includes a fruit cup appetizer and a hot coffee with the needle pudding. Instructions cover layering sauerkraut meat and rice with sour cream and baking, plus noodle dishes with walnuts jam and cottage cheese.

Lewans Nino Martini Metropolitan Opera

Blanche Mohn Weds Ensign Dwight L Long at Treasure Island

Mr and Mrs Willis Mohn announce the marriage of their daughter Blanche to Ensign Dwight L Long USNR son of Mr and Mrs Frank L Long of Altoona. The ceremony occurred January 30 in the naval chapel at Treasure Island California officiated by Chaplain Benjamin E Smith.

Willis M. Mohn Bever Avenue Blanche Dwight L. Long USNR Frank L. Long Altoona Naval Chapel Treasure Island Calif Benjamin E. Smith Long

Ensign Long to Join Nineteenth Fleet in San Francisco

McKinley high school and Iowa State eye. She was the former manager of the Three Sisters Women's Apparel shop in Iowa City. A graduate of Roosevelt high school in Des Moines, Ensign Long received his degree in electrical engineering from Iowa State college. He is affiliated with Phi Kappa Psi. Ensign Long is assigned to the Nineteenth fleet at San Francisco, where the couple will live.

McKinley High School Iowa State Eye Three Sisters Women's Apparel Iowa City Roosevelt High School Des Moines Ensign Long Iowa State College Phi Kappa Psi Nineteenth Fleet San Francisco

Notice of Appointment of Executrix No. 19435

Notice of appointment of executrix filed in Lian County. Case involves the estate of Augustus with claims against the estate. Clerk announces a hearing date and directs interested parties to appear.

Lian

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Public Alpha XI Alumnae Chi-Namel Paint Store Third Avenue James Lechay Old Slip Co. R. Woman’s Club Y.W.C.A Ashley Chapter D.A.E Sherwin-Williams Third Ave DIAL Eype Eyoe Martin Pertussin Anne Adams Paul W. Knowles Naomi Doebel Rakott Kaposrta S. Cuticura MR. M. C. Jenkins M. C. Jenkins New York City Milwaukee Mr. Jenkins Viva Viva Rowray 3Rd St. SE Sara Park Mrs Dwight L, Long B. A. Johnson Fad PT Maid Third Street Modern Appliance CO DE Xen Dexter The Modern Appliance Company Marion Dence
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