Washington hostess Gwen Cafritz hosts grand parties
In Washington, Gwen Cafritz uses a large Hill mansion to stage lavish dinners and cocktails for up to 450 guests. She describes her selective party policy, chronological honor roll of guests, and aim to entertain a mix of Democratic and Republican dignitaries while maintaining a nonpartisan stance.
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Phyllis Battelle
Washington
INS
Gwen Cafritz
Battelle
Cafritz
Gwen
Perle Mesta
Luxembourg
Mrs. Cafritz
Mrs. Mesta
Morris
Diplomatic Corps
Mrs Mesta Feud Quiet During Meetings Says Mrs Carrizzare
Mrs Carrizzare describes the disputed relations with Perle as tiresome and notes that when they meet they simply speak. She emphasizes Mrs Mesta remains a Democrat and refrains from further digs, keeping interactions brief in public.
King's Daughters Circles Meet for Luncheons and Sewing
Several King's Daughters circles held meetings on Thursday. Circles hosted dessert luncheons at member homes and churches, led devotions, and sewed for St Luke's hospital. The groups voted to donate fifteen dollars to the Polio fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters
Margaret Bottome
George Goodrich
Market Boulevard SE
Edwin Hruska
Frank Wells
Guy Jones
Walter Kahler
Leona van Horn
St. Luke’s Hospital
Jane Boyd
F. E. Young
Grande Avenue SE
Gertrude Bain
Roup
Sospital
Iowa City
Ralph E. Hughes
First Avenue NW
Leslie Grigg
IHN Circle
S. J. Mersh
First Avenue SE
Roy Niffenegger
Roberta Mae Jones and John Louis Hand Wed in Tama
Roberta Mae Jones daughter of Brooklyn residents and John Louis Hand son of Malcom residents were married Wednesday morning at St. Patrick's church Tama. A 200 guest reception followed at the Community hall in Olodo and a wedding dinner at the bride’s parents home. They plan a farm northwest of Brooklyn after a southern honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Roberta Mae Jones
Harvey Jones
Brooklyn
John Louis Hand
Floyd Hands
Malcom
St. Patrick’s Church
Ann McNally
Grinnell
Donna Arvidson
Floyd Hand
Franklyn Hand
Robert Cram
LaVern Hand
iMalcom
Oledo
McPherson College
McPherson
Kan
Poweshiek County National Banks
Hand
University of Iowa
Air Force
Spring Cocktail Hats Fresh Saucy How-To
Paris milliners showcase spring cocktail hats that are fresh feminine and a touch saucy. Designers introduce small shapes with flowers fruit and velvet trim including a pink basket hat by Gilbert Orcel with red rose peeking near the cloche brim and black velvet handles.
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Paris
INS
Gilbert Orcel
Jean Barthet
Svend
Svoboda Leaves for Chicago Technical Institute
Arthur R. Svoboda son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Svoboda 320 First Avenue NW left Friday morning for Chicago to enroll in a technical institute there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur R. Svoboda
Joseph Svoboda
First Avenue NW
Chicago
Hehus
Ki-Tan-Da Camp Fire group hosts Valentine party
The Ki-Tan-Da Camp Fire group held a Valentine party on Wednesday at president Barbara Larson's home, 9276 avenue. Committee members were Barbara Larson Sue Daywitt Marilyn Hayek and Carol Lathrop. Gifts were presented to leader Mrs Paul McCauley and sponsor Mrs Harvey Lathrop.
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Ki-Tan-Da
Barbara Larson
Avenue
Sue Daywitt
Marilyn Hayek
Carol ‘Lathrop
Paul McCauley
Harvey Lathrop
Simmons announce secret marriage of Sher May Oliphant
Mr and Mrs Elmer Simmons announce the secret marriage of their daughter Sher May to Louis Oliphant son of George Oliphant of Center Point. The wedding occurred February 5 at Ankeny.
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Marengo
Elmer Simmons
Shermay
Louis Oliphant
George Oliphant
Center Point
Ankeny
Eileen Maier Becomes Bride in Marion Presbyterian Ceremony
Miss Eileen Maier of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs Wade Maier of Alburnett wed Al Whitworth of Blairstown son of John Whitworth of Deep River in a Thursday 2 0 p m service at Marion Presbyterian Church Rev C V R DeJong officiating. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown over satin with a Queen Anne collar and bouffant skirt. Her fingertip veil completed the ensemble amid gladiolus iris and carnations decorating the altar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Maier
Cedar Rapids
Wade Maier
Alburnett
al Whitworth
Blairstown
John Whitworth
Deep River
Marion Presbyterian Church
C. V. R. DeJong
Blairstown Couple Wed in Pink and Orchid Attire
A Blairstown wedding featured a bride in orchid lace and nylon with a pink bouquet and a pink suit for traveling. She wed with a jeweled crown and carried stephanotis and pink roses, as family members including John Grunewald and John Whitworth served as best man and usher. The couple will live on a farm near Blairstown where the bride works for Interstate Finance Corp.
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Sion
Loyd Mentzer
John Grunewald
Blairstown
John Whitworth
Lesaier
Alburnett
George Etzel
Marion
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Mrs. Caftritz
Gazette
Carl Franks
Mt. Mercy College
Margaret McCann
Penney
Nora W. Martin
Second Ave
Coats
Brown
Jane@Parker
Fone
Crue
Jane Parker
America
Azp Food Stores
Wolf
Kalorie Kate
Friend
Espana
Mrs
Vernon Brower
Brandon
Isang
Les ‘Zachers
Dale Brown
William Maier
Bertha Etzel
Dorothy Simon
Harold Etzel
Ruth Maier
Inter-State Finance Corporation
Idaho
Thousand Island
Hotel Roosevelt
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