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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1949

Page

8

Religion Strongly Ties Marriage Says Bodein

Dr. Vernon P. Bodein of Iowa State Teachers College spoke to about 80 at the Marriage Clinic on Religion and Marriage. He argued marriage happiness hinges on couple suitability, match, and shared high ideals, noting religious attendance boosts marital success. Next week Reuben Hill will discuss What It Means To Be Married at the clinic's final session.

Vernon P Bodein Iowa State Teachers College Bodein Bodeins Reuben Hill Luccate Iowa State College

Chesmore couple to celebrate golden wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Chesmore of 1553 D avenue NE observe their golden wedding with a family dinner at the Montrose hotel and an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. They married March 1, 1899 in Buchanan county and have five children, 12 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

E. H. Chesmore D Avenue NE Montrose Hotel Buchanan County Chesmores Cedar Rapids Gus Anderman Flint Mich Lloyd Chesmore Stanwood Chester Anderson Buffalo, Minn Elbert Rasnake Davenport Clark McMillen

Humiltons Lehman Return From Minneapolis

Dr and Mrs A N Humiston and Dr and Mrs C Lehman of Cedar Rapids arrived home Wednesday after a several day stay in Minneapolis.

Humiltons Lehmans Minneapolis A. N' Humiston Nineteenth Street C . Lehman Fifth Avenue Cedar Rapids

Gossards Return From Miami Beach Vacation

Mr and Mrs A C Gossard of 523 Twentieth Street NE have returned from a three weeks vacation in Miami Beach.

A. C. Gossards Miami Beach A. C. Gossard Twentieth Street

Helen Pishney to Wed Joseph C. Sweeney

Mr and Mrs J A Pishney announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Helen Mae to Joseph C Sweeney son of Mr and Mrs Hugh Sweeney of Waukon. The wedding will be held Saturday at 930 am in St Wen ceslaus church.

J. A. Pishney Memorial Drive Helen Mae Joseph C. Sweeney Hugh Sweeney Waukon St. Wenceslaus Church

Calendar of Fun Club Valentine Luncheon at Mrs Adams Home

Members gathered Tuesday for a Valentine luncheon hosted by Mrs. Lyle Adams at 261 Twenty eighth Avenue SW. The afternoon featured games and socializing.

Calendar of Fun Club Lyle Adams Twenty Eighth Avenue SW

Woman's Relief Corps to Meet at Memorial Coliseum

The T Z Cook Woman's Relief Corps 11 will hold a Kensington Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Memorial Coliseum dining rooms.

T. Z. Cook

Foot Lighters Close Drunkard Reservations Tonight

Reservations for the Foot Lighters third production The Drunkard or The Fallen Saved close tonight at the ICBJ hall as announced by Mrs John J Jacobs reservations chairman. Repeat performance on March 4 requires reservations by March 2 with calls to 30130.

Footlighters ICB J. Hall John J Jacobs

Nine women initiated into Kappa Delta at Coe College

Nine new members are welcomed into Kappa Delta at Coe College. Joan Claassen of Wellsburg is recognized for high scholarship and Nancy Lamb as outstanding pledge at a Roosevelt hotel initiation breakfast in Cedar Rapids. Other initiates include Diane Downie Ev anston Libby Herzog Flossmoor Ill Libby Hoover Marilyn Howard Milly Peters Holland and Irma Woelfer Brookfield.

Kappa Delta Social Sorority Coe College Joan Claassen Wellsburg Diane Downie Evanston Libby Herzog Floss‘moor Ill Libby Hoover Marilyn Howard Nancy Lamb Ginny Kluber Cedar Rapids Milly Peters Holland Irma Woelfer Brookfield Lincoln - Jefferson Roosevelt Hotel Miss Claassen Miss Lamb

Engaged Couple Honored With Ballroom Party

A dance at Armar ballroom Thursday evening is hosted by Miss Dorothy Dysart and Gale Reeder for engaged couple Miss Myrtle Barnes and Lt jg Robert Houston of Denver. Ten couples attend. The bride elect was also showered last weekend at the W C Reeder home 720 Ninth avenue SW.

Armar Ballroom Dorothy Dysart Gale Reeder Myrtle Barnes Robert Houston Denver First Lutheran Church Elsie Barnes W. C. Reeder C. F. Reeder Ninth Avenue SW

Birthday party honors Linda Ann Selken and triplet Irons

Mrs. Raymond Selken hosted a Tuesday afternoon gathering at 505 K avenue NW to celebrate her daughter Linda Ann's first birthday and Robert and Donald Irons on their third birthday. Guests included Patty and Charles Randall Jr, Jerry Francine Andrews, Elsie Marie Wilson and Ronald, David, Douglas and Roger Selken.

Raymond Selken K Avenue NW Linda Ann Robert Donald Irons Patty Charles Randall Jerry Francine Andrews Elsie Marie Wilson Ronald David Douglas Roger Selken

Missionary Unit Plans 74th Anniversary Observation

The Women's Missionary Society of First Lutheran Church marks its 74th anniversary Friday at 6 80 p.m. in the Roosevelt room of the Roosevelt hotel. Dr Eric Clitheroe of Coe College will speak, a skit titled Out of the Past will show how three church societies began, and a birthday cake will be lit by a representative of the groups. Mrs L E Blessing long-time member will represent the society. Mrs Shirley Blair will sing with Mrs David Mitchell and Miss Mariam Dieman will lead group singing. Small figurines in foreign costumes will decorate the table. Mrs G Schwegler is chairwoman. Fellowship hour from 6 to 6 30 p.m.

Women’s Missionary Society of The First Lutheran Church Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Eric Clitheroe Coe College Josephine Werner Eleanor Hart L. E. Blessing Missionary Society Shirley Blair David Mitchell Mariam Dieman G. Schwegler

Miss Tomash Weds Robert Sumner in Saint Ludmila Rectory

Miss Marcella Marie Tomash and Robert Leslie Sumner were married Sunday at 3:30 pm in St. Ludmila's rectory by Rev Frank Hruby. The bride, daughter of William and Mrs Tomash of 1816 E Street SW, wore a navy suit with pink accessories and a pink corsage. the groom is son of Charles and Mrs Sumner of 2106 L Street SW. Attendants were Patricia Setenich and Donald Tomash. A three-tier wedding cake topped a reception at the bride's parents’ home. Sumner is employed by Penick and Ford.

Marcella Marie Tomash Robert Leslie Sumner St. Ludmila’s Frank Hruby William Tomash E Street Charles Sumner L Street Patricia Setenich Goodland, Minn Donald Tomash Mr. Sumner Penick and Ford

Handkerchief Recitation Highlights Beta Sigma Phi Meeting

Miss Patty Gorman gave a recitation on The Handkerchief Tuesday evening at Beta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in the sorority rooms. Miss Doris Grubhoffer offered an invitation talk for eligible transfers to the exemplar chapter.

Patty Gorman Beta Iota Beta Sigma Phi Doris Grubhoffer

Mainbocher Show Delivers Rose Themed Spring Collection

Fashion Flash reports New York coverage with Mainbocher presenting a dress collection for spring and summer. Over 75 percent of the pieces are rose shades from pinks to reds. Notable novelties include dresses with tiny gold bell bands around hems and yokes, while trends emphasize balloon sleeves, ankle-length dinner dresses and all gold pinafores.

New York INS Mainbocher

Secrets of Charm and Practical Dieting Advice for Women

A 1949 text advises women to develop charm through proportion, exercise, and diet. It promotes a test of bust, waist, and hips with practical steps to slim the waist and balance figures, plus skin care tips and varied carrot recipes for meals.

Carrot Cooking Tips From Over the Back Fence

Practical guidance on preparing carrots to boost vitamin A includes raw, boiled, glazed, fried, and baked methods. Tips cover water use, salt quantities, and pressure pan times, with serving ideas like creamed celery, peas, horseradish, and roasts.

Moore Sisters Pledged to Sigma Sigma Sigma at KSTC

Mary Lou Moore and Nancy Lee Moore daughters of Mr and Mrs W D Moore of 1909 Glenway Drive SE have been pledged to Sigma Sigma Sigma at Kansas State Teachers College Nancy Moore elected president of the pledging class in the same ceremony.partial details confirm campus sorority affiliation of two local residents.

Mary Lou Moore Nancy Lee Moore W. D. Moore Glenway Drive Sigma Sigma Sigma Social Sorority Kansas State Teachers College Nancy Moore

Hair styling guidance for women wearing glasses

women who wear glasses should arrange their hair in soft waves styled back from the face covering the earpieces avoid styles that are too severe or too fussy

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Nancy Green McLean G C Ne Fee At Policy Ce Group Nsurance Agency Ray McLean Sin Dial Farmers Insurance Group Mrs Helen Pishney Woman’s Relief Corps Spenger Support Third St Kappa Delta Mrs. Selken First Avenue Robert Sumner Phyllis Battelle John Robert Powers Mater Layette Dia Sr. St. SE Naomi Doebel Cashman Plumbing Carter Products, Inc Park Place N.Y Arrid Lisle Reichle First Avenue SE Sigma Sigma Sigma Ilten HAT Shop Third Street Lucky Second Street Iowa
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