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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1947

Page

5

Ruth Ferrie and Carl Agne Wedd in Immaculate Conception

Ruth Marie Ferrie and Carl R. Agne were married Wednesday afternoon at Immaculate Conception church with Rev John Thornton officiating. The bride, daughter of Raphael W. Ferrie, wore white satin with a full train and orange blossom tiara, and carried red roses. They will reside near Tipton after a reception at the Roosevelt hotel.

Ruth Ferrie Carl R. Agne Ruth Marie Ferrie Immaculate Conception Church John Thornton Raphael W. Ferrie Center Point Road Evelyn Ferrie Arlene Kathleen Ferrie William Agne Wendell Willer John Fraseur Florentine Roosevelt Hotel

Designing Woman By Elizabeth Hillyer Chair Adapts Rubber

A vintage style wing chair by Elizabeth Hillyer revisits the classic hearth warming role with a foam rubber interior. The article notes increased use of rubber and latex in furniture, promising durability and comfort as design evolves from simple to more complex forms.

Woman's Club to Entertain Husbands With Picnic Supper

Members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club health education department will entertain their husbands at a picnic supper Friday at 6 pm at the clubhouse. Attendees are to bring a covered dish sandwiches and their own dishes and silver. Cards will be played.

Health Education Department The Cedar Rapids

Balenciaga Unveils New Paris Styles Amid Salon Buzz

In Paris Balenciaga showcased afternoon dresses and tailored suits with knee to ankle skirts and curved front tails. Jackets and coats featured many buttons, pockets, raglan shoulders, and hats inspired by curate caps and nun bonnets, with copper and navy tones and lacework brightening the collection. A freemason style white pique apron amused observers.

Paris Ins Balenciaga Schiapparelli

Camp Fire council to meet for planning event

The junior high Camp Fire council will meet Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Camp Fire conference room. Presidents of junior high groups and their elected representatives are asked to attend. New junior high groups may send delegates to discuss plans for the next all city activity at Camp Hitaga.

Camp Fire Camp Hitaga

Red Cross sewing group meets at Mrs Waite home

Friendship circle of the King's Daughters gathered Wednesday for Red Cross sewing at 2311 E avenue NE. The next meeting Heb, ’19 will be a Valentine party hosted by Mrs. Jack Farwell at 437 Thirty-fifth street NE.

Friendship Circle of the King’s Daughters Red Cross Harold Waite E Avenue Heb Jack Farwell Thirty-fifth Street

Miss Hughes Weds Army Captain in Minneapolis Church

Miss Jessie Hughes became Mrs Currie S Downie on January 31 at the Henlopen Avenue Methodist Church in Minneapolis. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Merrill S Hughes of Mt Vernon, wore a white wool suit with a pink camellia corsage. Capt Downie, son of Mr and Mrs F C Downie of Detroit, is an MIT graduate and meteorologist in the Army Air Forces. The couple plan to reside in Minneapolis after March 1 and are spending a month in Florida. Reginald Des Isles served as best man and Miss Betty Rowley was maid of honor.

MT. Vernon Jessie Hughes Currie S. Downie Hennepin Avenue Methodist Church Minneapolis W. G. Rowley F Hampton Merrill S. Hughes F.C. Downie Detroit Mich Betty Rowley Mr. Vernon Army Air Forces Florida

American Legion auxiliary hears on Americanism and defense

Howard McLaughlin spoke on Americanism and National Defense to the American Legion auxiliary Tuesday evening. Norman Paulu played violin selections as the group voted 15 to the Red Cross and logged 94 hours sewing plus 322 hours on supplies for the March Red Cross drive. The Tri County conference in Anamosa was postponed until further notice and a card party is planned for March 19 in the Bungalow of the Light Company. Potatoes during the California gold rush sold for 16 a bushel and eggs for 12 a dozen.

Howard McLaughlin Hanford Post American Legion Auxiliary Norman Paulu Red Cross Tri-County Anamosa The Light Company

Dr. Bach to Address St Pauls W S C S

Dr Marcus Bach of the University of Iowa school of religion will speak before the St Pauls Methodist Women’s Society Friday at 2 pm at the church. The public is invited. Mrs Guy E Hillier presides. Mrs John T Hecker introduces the speaker. Child care will be provided.

Marcus Bach University of Iowa School of Religion St. Paul’s Methodist Women’s Society Guy E. Hillier W.S.C.S John T. Hecker

Mizpah Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Paul Speran for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. Melvin Robertson led devotions, Mrs. John Morton Linn county president presented the admission service for Mrs. Adolph Ahrens. Guests included Mrs. Carroll Hobson Mrs. Al Krippner and Mrs. Emil Dahl of Omaha. The circle voted a contribution to the King's Daughters camp and mended for the Children's Home.

Mizpah King’s Daughters Paul Speran Seventeenth Street Melvin Robertson John Morton Linn County Adolph Ahrens Carroll Hobson al Krippner Emil Dahl Omaha

Scalloped Oysters and Chocolate Refrigerator Pudding Menu

A family menu features scalloped oysters served with buttered crumb topping and a baked vegetable starter. Dessert is a chocolate refrigerator pudding. Recipe includes oysters, bread crumbs, cracker crumbs, butter, salt, pepper, oyster liquor, and cream. Serves four.

Deviled meat loaf surprise tastes like steak

A reader recalls a hamburger made thick and well browned with ground beef, horseradish and mustard. The recipe includes pound ground beef, crumbs, mustard, horseradish, onion, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, egg, and catsup. Mix and combine all ingredients to form a rich loaf.

Thor

Career Frock Pattern 4875 for Slim Knit Dress

Sewing pattern 4875 offers a slim trim frock with bow neck and fly-front effect. Easy to sew with complete illustrated instructions and tested fit in sizes 14 through 42. Requires 3 yards of 39 inch fabric for size 34. send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept in Chicago.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept N. Clinton St Chicago

Mary Haworth's Mail Change on Divorce Question

A reader asks whether divorce is best amid long marriage and a wife's discovery of her husband’s continued relationship with a former girlfriend. The columnist urges not blaming herself, notes hurt to three people including children, and weighs staying together for the home against ongoing friction and temper issues.

Mary Haworth L. G

Surprise Hamburgers Recipe Steps

The text describes shaping a ground beef mix into oblong leaf shaped cakes, mixing in onion and cream, and combining two thin cakes with a onion filling. It instructs baking at 350 degrees F for about 50 minutes, basting twice, then browning and finishing in fat with 10 to 15 minutes of covered cooking.

Woman Seeks Divorce After Mother's Interference

A reader writes that a man's weak character, shaped by his mother, ruined a love life. He married the writer to please his mother, then returned to an old sweetheart seeking forgiveness. The writer questions her own guilt, argues for divorce to protect children, commends the other woman for change, and urges psychiatric help for him. Mary Haworth provides guidance through her Gazette column.

M. H

Junket Rennet Tablets and Powder Ad

A vintage advertisement promotes Junket Rennet products for making rennet custards. It highlights milk friendly digestion, optional flavors, and no cooking required. The copy invites readers to request free samples from Junket Brand Foods, Division of Chr Hansen’s Laboratory in Little Falls, New York.

Brand Foods Chr Hansen's Laboratory, Inc Dept N-8 Little Falls, N. Y Chr. Hansen's Laboratory, Inc U.S Canada

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thurs Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Woman's Club Jacqueline Demaudait Camp Fire Council Friendship Circle Carrie Downie Legion Auxiliary California Wyaghes Second Avenue Dr. Bach St. Paul's W.S.C.S Mizpah Circle By Naomi Doebel Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Owen Little Golden Books McConkie’s Variety Store First Avenue Wilton Ah Furniture First Street Hilex F Avenue Schick Gazette KREBS First Ave Siebke & Taylor Siebke & Taylor Co Barker Second Street
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