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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1946
Page
6
Urgent appeal for volunteers to assemble snow suits and boys shirts. Last week 155 sweaters 55 bed socks 50 men’s socks 185 girls’ dresses and 123 mules shipped to St. Louis for hospitalized veterans valued at 1173 dollars along with 164 gift boxes for war torn children. Certificates mailed for home nursing courses to Kenwood group and others enrolled.
Aldene Wray became the bride of Richard Emerson in a Kenwood Methodist church ceremony at 2 p.m. Attending were Mildred Wray as maid of honor and William A. Emerson as best man. The couple, after a church reception, left for a short wedding trip as Mr. Emerson resumes his post army career and Ms. Wray works at Collins Radio.
Mrs. D. J. Fehr daughter of Mrs. Ann Dye of Cedar Rapids departs Friday for San Francisco and sails to Maui Hawaii to join her husband who serves in the navy. The couple had been living in Cedar Rapids since his departure for foreign duty and previously resided in San Diego.
Notice is hereby given that on February 16, 1946 the undersigned were duly appointed and qualified as executors of the estate of Edyther Whitenack, late of Linn County Iowa, deceased. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. Claims against the estate must be filed, duly authenticated, in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court.
Ellen Etzel married Wilbur L. Cornthwaite at a candlelight ceremony in Daniels Park Presbyterian church. The bride, daughter of Harley and Ellen Etzel of Marion, wore satin and chiffon with orange blossoms. groom’s parents and wedding party named. reception followed and couple to reside at 820 Second Avenue SE. The bride is a Marion high school and Cedar Rapids Business College graduate. groom a former Marine and Penick and Ford employee.
A schedule of PT A activities includes Founders' Day observations at the school with 4th grade participants, readings by Mrs. Cleo Darrow and Mrs. Lloyd Jacobs, candlelighting, and group singing led by Mrs. G J Lorenzen. Other groups meet Tuesday and Thursday for programs and discussions.
Founders Day programs outlined by P T A units include Mrs K W Reid reading an original poem on Arthur T A history and past presidents honored. Van Buren P T A hosts second graders and glee club with “Among My Souvenirs” play. Filmore P T A schedules a 2 p.m. Founders Day program with a Mines playlet and past presidents honored.
A pattern description promotes Pattern 4665 apron with bib-top and nonslip straps in a wide size range. Sizes include small med large and extra large with yardage 134 yds for med. Send 20 cents plus name address zone size and style number to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept. 130 N Clinton St Chicago Ill.
Members of the Netoppew Camp Fire group entertained their mothers Friday evening at the home of Mrs. M. C. Vanicek 92 Twenty-first avenue SW. Valentines were exchanged.
Parents and friends watched the Camp Fire girls aquacade at the Y M C A pool on Saturday. The event aided torchbearer water activity requirements and featured King Nep tune with a purple tunic and trident. Attendants acted as judges for Frogs versus Fish races with Ann Cooper waking the frogs to victory.
Old District No 1 of St Pauls Methodist church meets Thursday at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon hosted by Mrs C F McIntosh at 1945 Eighth Avenue SE Assisting are Mesdames J L Coon and D Newberry Members not contacted should call 2 8082
Miss Marjorie Bruner Miss Neva Landis and Miss Mabel Pollock hosted a Friday shower for Miss Marian Davidson who will wed Arthur Hagerman of Chicago. The event was at Miss Bruner's home 1830 Fourth Avenue SE and was attended by twenty four guests.
President Truman returned to the White House after a weekend trip aboard the presidential yacht Williamsburg. It marked the first time he was joined on the voyage by Mrs. Truman and their daughter Margaret, who celebrated her 22nd birthday during the weekend aboard.
London reporter recites a dinner with Princess Elizabeth, heiress presumptive, noting her elegant table manners and a festive meal. The future queen exudes relish for fine dishes, praising the setting and expressing enthusiasm for a celebratory gathering.
The article describes a tropical beef tenderizing method to create Beef Guisado. Beef rubbed with garlic is tenderized with lime juice, then layered with carrots and onions seasoned with marjoram. Tomato sauce and stock are added, and the dish bakes slowly for two to three hours in a rich gravy.
Recipe text lists Beef Guisado serving six with ingredients like lean beef garlic lime juice onions carrots marjoram tomato sauce bouillon and water baked 350 in 214 to 3 hours. Also Plum Tamale Pudding uses prunes sugar flour corn meal eggs milk butter bake 375 for about 45 minutes with plum syrup and cream.
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