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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1946

Page

12

Benton Exhibits Twenty-Four New Paintings in Chicago

Thomas Hart Benton brings twenty four new works to Associated American Artists in Chicago for his first solo show there. The collection, mostly created in the last two years, focuses on Midwest agricultural life with images of cotton, corn, wheat, sugar, hay and growers alongside the battle scene Custers Last Stand. The famed Persephone remains on display as part of the exhibit running through March 16, with daily hours 9 45 a m to 6 p m except Sundays.

Thomas Hart Benton Midwest Chicago Associated American Artists Galleries North Michigan Avenue Persephone Benton Missouri

Sorensen Twins Honored On Eighteenth Birthday

Ray and Roy Sorensen celebrated their eighteenth birthday with a surprise party at Bob Sedlacek’s home. Attendees included many local youths and out of town guests Marilyn Miller and Barbara Baldridge from Iowa City. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith.

Ray Roy Sorensen H. M. Sorensen Thirtieth Street Bob Sedlacek L. B. Sedlacek Carl Jesina Bette Yuva Vicky Abodeely Charlotte Stelcik Dick Kopel Jack Delbridge Mary Mack Dick Jones Ray Kauzlarich Dorothy Hurka Natalie Skagsbergh Eleanor Barnes Lida Lee Mulvany Louie Locatell Johnny Orenas George Sundbergh Bill Seaton Bob Kacena Ernie Hidder Don David Betty Robertson Allene Peterson Jim Schabee Chuck Thousand Sheron Stickley Art Win

Co-Ed YMCA Dance Night At Y Ballroom This Wednesday

The Co-Ed dance group of the YWCA sponsors another juke box dance in the Y ballroom Wednesday night from 8 to 11. All persons beyond high school age are welcome to attend the event. The committee includes Miss Dorothy Helmedahl, Miss Genevieve Cordes, Mr and Mrs George Sheldon, John Palmer and Dean Lockwood.

Y.W.C.A Dorothy Helmendahl Genevieve Cordes George Sheldon John Palmer Dean Lockwood

Mrs Hazel Rogers Visits for Richard Emerson Wedding

Mrs. Hazel Rogers of Barnesville Minnesota visits this week at the home of her brother H L Emerson and her mother M J Emerson. She travels to attend the wedding of her nephew Richard Emerson.

Hazel Rogers Barnesville Minn H. L. Emerson Thirty-second Street M. J. Emerson Richard Emerson

Appointment of John B. Scannell as Linn County estate administrator

The state of Iowa Linn County on February 19 1946 appointed and qualified John B Scannell as Administrator of the estate of Jennie V Scannen deceased of Linn County Iowa. Claimants must file claims in the Clerk of Linn County District Court and debtors should pay promptly. Milo O Hanink is the attorney for the estate

State of Iowa Linn County Ennie Iowa John B. Scannell Milo O Hanziik

Keiper Heitshusen wedding in Atkins Lutheran church

Miss Milda HW Keiper and Willard Heitshusen wed in a Sunday ceremony at the Atkins Lutheran church. The couple, with families from Atkins South Amana and Van Horne, will reside on a farm four miles south of Van Horne. Heitshusen served three and a half years in the army with six bronze battle stars.

Atkins Milda HW. Keiper Willard Heitshusen Miss Keiper Henry Keiper Mr. Heitshusen Herman Heitshusen South Amana J. Rickels Paula Albrecht Irma Heitshusen Este Keiper Ethel Luella Heitshusen Harriet Keiper Juanita Schlotterback Patricia Keiper Jane Ann Keiper Wayne Heitshusen Walter Heitshusen Irvin Keiper Raymond Keiper Herbert Heitshusen Carl Schminke Fred Keiper Ervin Heitshusen van Horne Heitshusen Atkins High School Williamsburg

Mt Mercy Academy Class of 1942 Reunion Set

The Mt Mercy academy class of 1942 will hold a reunion at the school on Wednesday evening at 7 30. Attendees listed include Mrs Robert Laufer Mrs Kyle Blaine Mrs Robert Stephenson Mrs Clifford Drummey Mrs Merlyn Rowley Adeline Drahos Rita Reilley and Johann Wilson with Sister Mary Lorenz as class sponsor.

Mt. Mercy Academy Robert XE. Laufer Kyle E. Blaine Robert Stephenson Clifford Drummey Merlyn FE. Rowley Adeline Drahos Rita Reilley Johann Wilson Mary Lorenz

Trail Seekers Rank Test Passes At Camp Fire Council

The Otekiwa Camp Fire group met Monday at guardian Mrs. Marvin Gard’s home on Eighteenth street NW. Members who passed the Trail Seekers rank test were Sandra Marris, Marjorie Sindelar, Gwen Krippner, Carolyn Shank, Janis Stodola, Gloria Gard, Mary Ann Brown, Patty Dougher lty, and Norma Sheldon.

Otekiwa the Guardian Marvin Gard Eighteenth Street Sandra Marris Marjorie Sindelar Gwen Krippner Carolyn Shank Janis Stodola Gloria Gard Mary Ann Brown Patty Dougherlty Norma Sheldon

Initiation of 13 by Dee Alpha Xi Delta sorority

Alpha Xi Delta announces the initiation of 13 members including Jerry Hart Sadie Cook Beverly Keister Cedar Rapids Des Moines Mary Love Bowlsby Dubuque Atalissa Donna Gundacker Strawberry Point Jean Listina Joan Thom son Oak Park Ill Ann Medlin Evanston Mary Miehe Arlington Pat Risley Dixon IL Marian Ross Aurora Il.

Alpha Xi Delta Social Sorority Jerry Hart Sadie Cook Beverly Keister Cedar Rapids Mary Love Bowlsby Des Moines Betty Duffy Dubuque Marian Freyermuth Atalissa Donna Gundacker Strawberry Point Jean Listina Joan Thomson Oak Park Ill Ann Medlin Evanston Mary Miehe Arlington Pat Risley Dixon Marian Ross Aurora

Darlene Dexter Becomes Bride

In a double ring ceremony Tuesday in Strawberry Point Miss Darlene June Dexter daughter of Mr and Mrs O S Dickens became the bride of Arthur Morris son of Mr and Mrs Dean Morris of Lamont The Rev S J Meyer officiated with Mrs John Gerdes at the organ The couple left for a Chicago honeymoon and Morris will soon enter the army in Minnesota at Fort Snelling

Strawberry Point Darlene June Dexter O. S. Dickens Arthur Morris Dean Morris Lamont S. J. Meyer Emanuel Lutheran Church John Gerdes Ruth Finck Aurora Donna Morris Donna Whitney Vivian Kamoss Donald Duane Prussel Alfred Kamoss Frank Dickens Leroy Schmidt Chicago Morris Ft. Snelling Minn Army

Geraldine Smith Weds William Garlick in Tipton Nuptials

In Tipton Presbyterian Church Miss Geraldine B. Smith wed William R. Garlick of Rochester New York. The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank C Smith of Solon wore a gray gabardine suit and carried rosebuds and iris. Attendant wore black with pink carnation corsage. The couple plan to live in Rochester.

Tipton Geraldine B. Smith William R. Garlick Rochester N. Y Frank C. Smith Solon Earl Esch H. 2 Cody Clino Rocheser

Cornell Students Cast in Chekhovs Cherry Orchard

Miss Leslie Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Johnson and Sutherland Dows son of Mr and Mrs S C Dows will appear March 16 and 17 in Anton Chekhov Cherry Orchard at the Cornell theater Mr Vernon Johnson Cornell junior portrays Charlotte the witty governess and Mr Dows plays a student Cornell's Little theater has gained national recognition for its classics and student written works

Leslie Johnson Arthur X. Johnson Second Avenue SE Sutherland Dows S. C. Dows Twenty- Seventh Street Drive Anton Chekhov Cornell Vernon Miss Johnson Charlotta Mr. Dows Chekhov Little Theater

Claudine Williams Weds Harold C Jackson in Belle Plaine

Myr and Mrs H Claude Williams announce the marriage of their daughter Helen Claudine formerly of Cedar Rapids to Harold C Jackson. The ceremony was held Sunday at Christ Methodist Church Belle Plaine with Darlene Jackson maid of honor Randall A Williams best man Lumir Macku and Kenneth Kramer as ushers. A reception followed at the Williams home. The bride wore ice blue satin with leg o mutton sleeves and a pink cameo. The couple departed for a wedding trip following the ceremony.

Luzerne Myr H. Claude Williams Helen Claudine Cedar Rapids Harold C. Jackson Christ Methodist Church Belle Plaine Darlene Jackson Randall A. Williams Lumir Macku Kenneth Kramer R. A. Williams

Poem fragment by Edgar A Guest Poat of the People

A brief excerpt shows Edgar A Guest invoking simple, heartfelt speech as the key to touching a woman's heart. The verse contrasts flattery with genuine praise and hints at social reactions to complimenting a lady's hat. The tone remains light and observational about manners and affection.

Pattern 4638 Evening Dress with Front Panels and Pockets

Pattern 4638 offers camouflage bodice panels and front buttoned scallops with optional pockets. Sizes 34 to 48 listed. size 36 requires 314 yards of 39 inch material. Send 20 cents to Pattern Dept Cedar Rapids Gazette Chicago Ill with name address zone size and style number.

Cedar Rapids Gazette N. Clinton Street Chicago Ill

Wedding Reports Guidelines From The Gazette Society Editor

The society department outlines policy to print wedding and social news in current editions rather than only Sundays. Submit items promptly or plan releases by deadlines: Cedar Rapids three days, other Iowa points five days, out-of-state seven days.

Society Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa

Mary Haworth Letter Highlights Siblings Battle for Parental Attention

A 14 year old girl laments parental favoritism toward her twin brother and his influence on family decisions. The columnist suggests addressing root issues, reducing party time, and guiding the boy toward honest, cooperative behavior while valuing the sister and home life.

Mary Haworth M. T

Experts Warn Of Troubled Youth And Parental Action

A speaker urges parents to wake up to a child’s advanced crooked philosophy and seek early specialized counseling in parent child psychology to correct the path. The message emphasizes individuality and self-worth for girls despite society’s flaws.

Cooking variety meats Liver heart tongue and brains guide

Over the Back Fence provides a Q and A on cooking variety meats including liver kidneys brains sweetbreads heart and tongue. It covers preparation methods such as braising frying roasting and precooking plus tips to avoid overcooking and to enhance flavor.

Service members honorably discharged and on leave

Carl Moore technician 5/s has served at New Guinea and Manila the last 16 months and is honorably discharged at Fort Leavenworth. Ramon Earl Schaller apprentice seaman son of Mr and Mrs Schaller home on 12 day Navy leave from San Diego. Maj Lyle Gunderson terminal leave with his mother Mrs Eleanor Gunderson of Norway in service since May 1942 in European theater since Oct 1943. George H White seaman 1/c son of Mrs George White released from the Navy at San Francisco. In service 22 months.

Carl Moore New Guinea Manila Fort Leavenworth Kaw Frank Moore Fifth Street Moore Thirtieth Street Ramon Earl Schaller John R. Schaller Southland Street San Diego Naval Training Station Schaller Navy Lyle Gunderson Eleanor Gunderson Norway George H. White George White Fourth Street San Francisco

Overseas service and hometowns of military personnel

Pfc. James Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Henry of Solon, Fort Leavenworth, Kan., served 52 months in the air corps with six months on Saipan. The text also notes the Bureau of Engraving and Printing produces all U.S. paper money and postage as well as government bonds and related documents.

Pfc James Henry Frank Henry Solon Fort Leavenworth Kan Air Corps Saipan U.S Bureau of Engraving and Printing

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