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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1949

Page

4

Martha Miller and Richard Gard Wed in Calvary Baptist Church

Martha Jane Miller and Richard Paul Gard married Thursday at 8 p m in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev Rodney C Gould officiating. The bride is daughter of Mrs Dorothy M Miller and Mr and Mrs Paul B Gard are the parents of the groom. They will reside in Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip.

Martha Jane Miller Richard Paul Gard Calvary Baptist Church Rodney C. Gould Dorothy M. Miller Highland Drive Gard Paul B Gard Eleventh Street Rosemary Ferguson Gertrude Lentz Harold L. Lanton Karen Lortz Harold L Santon Henry Heaton Stuart Smith Donald Ronald Larson Cedar Rapids Roosevelt High School Mr. Gard Coe College Gard Brothers

Butler and Swanson Host Alpha Gamma Delta Dinner

Mrs Gordon Butler and Mrs Leonard Swanson entertained Alpha Gamma Delta members at a pledge dinner held Thursday evening at the Butler home 1731 C avenue NE.

Gordon Butler Leonard Swanson Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority Butler C Avenue

Dorian Women Initiate Seven Members at Coe College

The Dorian Women’s Music Society at Coe College initiated seven members on Tuesday and awarded honorary membership to Miss Alma Turechek, assistant professor of piano and theory. Initiates include Joan Henderson, Lois Fix, Jackie Drahn, Joan Ramsey, Lois Strother, Eunice Kregel, and Rosemary Jennings. President Beverly Keisn led the candlelight ceremony with society officers assisting. each initiate received a Dorian quaver and a white carnation as the men’s section closed.

Dorian Coe College Alma Turechek Turechek Joan Henderson Lois Fix Jackie Drahn Joan Ramsey Lois Strother Eunice Kregel Rosemary Jennings Beverly Keisn

Scottish Rite arty postponed to Friday dance at temple

Iowa Consistorys Scottish Rite event, postponed from January 28, will be held Friday evening at the Scottish Rite temple. Ray Longs orchestra will provide dance music from 9 to 12, with cards at 8:30. Committee members include Mr and Mrs John A Clay, Mr and Mrs Mahlon M Mills, Mr and Mrs Arthur B Rudin, Mr and Mrs Frank X Guyott, Mr and Mrs Robert I Leaper, Mr and Mrs Jay W Hesser, and Mr and Mrs Victor D Merveaux.

Iowa Ray Long John A. Clay Mahlon M Mills Arthur B Rudin Frank X Guyott Robert I Leaper Jay W Hesser Victor D. Merveaux

Volkens Rohach Wed In Marshalltown Church

LaVina Volkens and Charles Rohach were married at St. Marys church in Marshalltown. The bride formerly from Cedar Rapids wore shell pink satin and carried pink roses. the couple's families hail from Gladbrook Garwin and Toledo. Honeymoon trip planned to the East after a dinner at the coliseum.

Marshalltown LaVina Alene Volkens Charles Steve Rohach St. Mary’s Cedar Rapids Grover C. Volkens Gladbrook Rohach Jerry Rohach Garwin Milfred Rohach Mary Rohach Richard Volkens Virgil Volkens Larry Sage Wesley Rohach Paul C Nowotny Toledo Karma Hoppe Traer Coliseum

Okiki Camp Fire Teens Stage Parent Party

Members of the Okiki Camp Fire group entertained their parents with a party featuring piano selections by Doris Touro Frances Houts and Ann Farwell. Mary Ellen Krejci Linda Duxbury and Janet Wolleat sang and Nancy Siders played the accordion. A puppet show was presented.

Okiki Doris Touro Frances Houts Ann Farwell Mary Ellen Krejci Linda Duxbury Janet Wolleat Nancy Siders

Camp Fire benefit dance at Armar ballroom Friday

Tickets for the Camp Fire benefit dance at Armar ballroom may be bought at the door. Philip Gaines and M. R. Warren handle tickets while Mrs. Paul Miller sits at the box office. Doors open at 8 pm with dancing 9 to 12 and a floor show at 10 30 pm. Proceeds support the Camp Huaga swimming pool fund.

Armar Ballroom Philip Gaines M. R. Warren Paul Miller

Ruth Carberry Hosts King's Daughters Dessert

Mrs Ruth Carberry hosted the Margaret Bottome circle of the King's Daughters at a Thursday dessert at 307 Twenty-eighth street drive SE. Mrs Leon Fitch led devotions and Mrs Lee Coy attended as a guest.

Ruth Carberry Twenty-eighth Street Drive Margaret Bottome King’s Daughters Leon Fitch Lee Coy

Sorority Tour At WMT Highlights TV Future

Members of the Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi toured radio station WMT on a program project. George Hixenbaugh the chief engineer spoke on television and its future.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority WMT George Hixenbaugh

Credit Guide Manager Addresses Women’s Breakfast Club

Ralph E. Walker of the Credit Guide spoke at the Credit Women's Breakfast club meeting. Plans were announced for the district convention to be held March 20 to 22 in Winnipeg.

Ralph E. Walker The Credit Guide Credit Women's Breakfast Club Winnipeg

Margaret Circle Seams On With Sewing Meeting

Margaret circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday at Mrs. W W Bontrager's home 422 Eighth avenue SW and continued their sewing project. The next gathering is scheduled for March 17 at Mrs. Marvin Davidson's home 1915 Higley avenue SE.

Margaret

Appointment of Administratrix in Linn County Iowa

Ruth Schlemmer named administratrix of the estate of Elia Louise Dawson late of Linn County Iowa deceased on February 17 1949. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file them in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court Lawrence Attorney.

Ministrix Iowa Elia Louise Dawson Linn County Tows Ruth Schlemmer Lawrence

20-40 Club Defeats De Molay in Close Victory

Peggy Williams reports the 20-40 Club beat De Molay 48 to 45 last Monday. Next week the club plays A. E. at McKinley gym at 6:30. A club carnival at the YWCA in March includes games, fortune telling by Ma Woods, and a candy counter with coffee and doughnuts. Admission is free.

Ts Boys de Molay A. E McKinley Gym Y.W.C.A Ma Woods

Mt Mercy Students Win Speech Contest Honors

Four Mt Mercy academy students won honors at the preliminary contest in Vinton, Iowa. Sharon Refshauge of Cedar Falls took first in dramatic, Patricia Gorman of 605 Tenth Street SE won interpretive reading, and a play titled We Dine at Seven tied for first with entries from Norway and Vinton.

Mt. Mercy Academy Vinton Sharon Refshauge Cedar Falls Patricia Gorman Tenth Street Rita Curran D Avenue Carol Zadnichek Eleventh Street Norway

Mrs Sheldon Hosts Coffee at First Presbyterian

Mrs Norman Sheldon, Camp Fire board member and awards committee chair, entertained 22 guests at a Thursday coffee in the First Presbyterian church chapel drawing room. Mrs Arthur Norman assisted and Mrs John Battin poured.

Norman Sheldon Hinkley Avenue First Presbyterian Church Chapel Arthur Norman John Battin

Jane Boyd Circle Hosts Dessert at Mrs Morris Home

The Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters met on Thursday at 1701 Sixth Avenue SE to hold a dessert gathering. Members rewound carpet warp for the Community House and collected fifteen dollars for causes including the Red Cross and Camp Lookout plus a white elephant sale.

Jane Boyd The King's Daughters J E. Morris Sixth Avenue SE Red Cross Camp Lookout

Age-Balance marriage advice from Mary Haworth column

Mary Haworth weighs Mary Gavorte's widower question about marrying Ruth, a 45 year old companion. The adviser frames the 15 year age gap as an age balance and highlights benefits of companionship, vitality, and a loving partner, noting Ruth's maturity and shared outdoorsy interests.

C. H Ruth

Widower Considers Remarrying Amid Social Pressures

The letter argues a widower should not fear public opinion as he pursues a second marriage to Ruth. It notes women over fifty can appear romantically young, contrasts age with a middle age partner, and suggests grown children may resist but no longer control the man's life or estate.

Mary Haworth Ruth C.H M. H

Decorating with Pictures Keeps Up With Modern Rooms

Designers advise choosing striking pictures and framing them well. Two to four works by Hugo are shown as a double frame group with black stems and light wood blocks creating a cohesive, eye catching unit.

Hugo

Milk toast suppers and easy comfort dishes described

Nasmi Deebel reviews casual supper ideas from milk toast to crispy fried mush and waffles, then provides home style recipes for beef patties with onions and Worcestershire, apple crumble with shredded wheat topping, and soy sauce glazed hamburgers baked with cheese and tomatoes.

Nasmi Deebel

Fashion Flash Warns of Slender Fall Styles by Lily Dache

New York fashion note from Lily Dache warns Americans to expect dangerous curves and bare shoulders next fall. She showcases a skin tight trend with jackets and dresses that slim to the knees then flare, plus bold bare shoulders signaling a shift from the demure New Look.

New York INS Lily Dache Miss Dache Miss Cache Cache

Will and Testament of August Hudson Presented for Probate

The will and estate facts for August Hudson late of Cedar County are filed in the Clatrigt Court in Cedar Rapids for probate. A hearing is set in February 1949 before the Clerk of District Court with attorney Charles Penningroth representing the case.

Picourt Hudson Bai¢ County Clatrigt Ce Owa Cedar Rapids Magi Arles Penningroth Oth

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