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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1947

Page

3

Sororities at S U S pledge 158 students

One-hundred and fifty eight girls were pledged Monday afternoon to the 12 social sororities at the University of Iowa. The pledges include members of Alpha Chi Omega Alpha Delta Pi Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Gamma Phi Beta Theta Kappa and others, with numerous pledges listed by name and hometown across Cedar Rapids Council Bluffs Des Moines and Iowa City.

University of Iowa Alpha Chi Omega Joyce Bahr Belvidere Mary Ruth Berdo Washington Peggy Broderick Patricia Dunn Marshalltown Jacqueline Engelbert Williamsburg Gene Goodman Margaret Griebel Lone Tree Mary Jackson New Sharon Rose Marie St John Wye Darlene McGonigle Waterloo Mary Jo O'Donnell Fairbank Mary Lou Ogden Mason City Joy Schnoebelen Iowa City Nancy Lee Trammell Des Moines Donna Wilken Rock Rapids Marilyn DuBois Gamma Phi Beta Patricia Hyland Osceola Marion Kirby Esmerine Krohn Lewis Patricia Sibbert Grosse Pointe Mich Patrice van Liew Kappa Alpha Theta Flora Robinson Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Nancy Jane Airth Evanston Lois Fimders Oelwein Ben Carol Horner Centerville Patricia Lounsbury Jacqueline Luther Memphis Dorothy Lutz Patricia Meloy Cherokee Ruth Ann Rutledge West Des Moines Sally Claire Sears Anne Katherine Seaton LaSalle Carol Shoquist Georganne Steckenride Kappa Kappa Gamma Betty Thompson Grande Avenue SE Margaret Helen Auner Mary Barbara Barickman Streator All Dorothy Brown Rockford Ill Carol Cannon Sally Clearman Joan Devereaux Chicago Katherine Forester du Quoin Mary Lou Foulds Sterling Elizabeth Jean Gordon Moline Kathryn Isabel Horslund Phyllis Miebach Davenport Anne Mitchell Fort Dodge Betty Jean Morrissey Boone Elizabeth Mutschler Fairfield Ruth Elizabeth Oswald Knoxville Emily Phillips Patricia Pinney Clinton Patricia Ross Doon Nancy Shuttleworth New York City Elizabeth Stuart Marjorie Stuart Chariton Pi Beta Phi Mary Ellen de Witt Sioux City Doris Ducharme Spencer Lucille Durham Ann Ewers Evaline Fisher Glidden Margaret Jeanne Goodner Shenandoah Iris Halverson Webster City Harriet Ruth Hoegh Atlantic Martha Johnston Plainwell Kathryn Kimmel Pleasant Valley Jeanne Lee Larson Mt. Vernon N. Y Sally Ann Mattes Odeboldt Peace Penningroth

Norwegian Fish Pudding And Lobster Sauce Guide

A collection of fish cooking methods and recipes including baked or broiled fish, a Norwegian fish pudding with lobster sauce, and a smoky chowder. Detailed steps cover preparation, stuffing, butter usage, baking times, and a lobster sauce with sherry. Provides quantities for codfish haddock and accompanying ingredients, plus serving ideas with hot bread.

A New Slim Line Dress Pattern 4914 Ad

A new dress pattern 4914 offers a slim line with sidesweep and scallops. Includes illustrated instructions and tested fit in sizes 12 through 42, with yardage for size 16 and mailing details to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept in Chicago.

Cedar Rapids Gazette North Clinton Street Chicago

Delta Gamma Alumnae Meet for Officer Election

Delta Gamma alumnae gather Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Bill Ford 428 Thirty-sixth Street NE. Mrs Glenn Ives assists. An election of officers will be held. Alumnae not contacted may call Mrs Ford at 34213.

Delta Gamma Bill Ford Thirty-sixth Street Glenn Ives Ford

Local Residents Return After Five Week Texas Trip

Mr and Mrs C Ray Chandler and Mr and Mrs Bruce A West have returned from a five week visit to McAllen Texas and with travel in Mexico. They reside at 2623 First avenue SE and 2327 D avenue NE.

C. Ray Chandler First Avenue Bruce A. West D Avenue NE McAllen Texas Mexico

Irene Douglas Circle Luncheon at Mrs Carr Home

Irene Douglas Circle of the King's Daughters meets Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon at Mrs. W. H. Carr's home at 1722 Seventh Avenue SE. Hostesses Mrs J. C. Lozier and Mrs. W. L. Jackson assist. Mrs John M. Henry will give devotions.

Irene Douglas Circle of the King’s Daughters W. H. Carr Seventh Avenue SE J. C. Lozier W. L. Jackson John M. Henry

Joan B Turner Honored At Birthday Dinner

Mrs John B Turner of 530 Knollwood Drive SE hosted a family dinner Monday honoring her husband on his birthday. Guests included Ralph Evans, David Turner, Ronald Evans, and Miss Laura Turner.

John B Turner Knollwood Drive Ralph Evans David Turners Ronald Evans Laura Turner

Cambridge Visitor In Wentzle Rums Home

Mrs. W K Jordan of Cambridge Massachusetts visits her father Dr Wentzle Rums at 1901 Fifth Avenue SE.

Cambridge Wentzle Rums W. K. Jordan Cambridge, Mass Dr. Wentzle Rums Fifth Avenue SE

Cedar Rapids Horseman's Club Meets Thursday Evening

Co. R, Horseman's Club will convene Thursday at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse to discuss upcoming events and club affairs. Members are urged to attend and share plan details for the season.

Co. R Horseman's Club The Cedar Rapids Horseman’s Llub

Steuber Couple Honored on Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Fred H Steuber of Cedar Rapids marked their silver anniversary with a Sunday family dinner at home hosting 38 guests. Married at Trinity Lutheran Church they have spent their lives in Cedar Rapids with Anna Werning and Paul Floyd serving as hostesses.

Fred H Steuber A Avenue NW Anna Werning Paul Floyd Steuber Trinity Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids

20 Girls Receive Camp Fire Award Ceremony

Miss Edith Kempthorne of New York national Camp Fire advisor awarded torch bearer rank in social leadership to 20 candidates Monday evening at Immaculate Conception school auditorium. Mothers pinned gowns as fathers stood beside daughters. 37 candidates received torch bearer craftsman awards.

Edith Kempthorne New York Camp Fire Girls Immaculate Conception School Kempthorne Delores Anderson Joanne Seda Kaye Perkins Marceline Kaplan Mary Kenyon Donna Damge Deloris Hickey Sara Bender Barbara Baumbhoeefener Norma June Allen Beverly Valentine Carolyn Keith L. R. Buffington

Camp Fire ceremony passes torch to new leader

The Pakahia Camp Fire group explained the girls’ work toward their rank. Mar gery Rink shared what Camp Fire meant to her and lit the way as she passed the torch to Alberta Hoskin, urging continuation of the torch bearer desire.

Pakahia Margery Rink Alberta Hoskin

Mrs Dunkelbarger Returns From Missouri Visit

Mrs Josephine Dunkelbarger Roosevelt hotel has returned after a month visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Chester L Wolfe of Columbia Missouri. She also visited in southern Missouri.

Josephine Dunkelbarger Roosevelt Hotel Chester L. Wolfe Columbia Dunkelbarger Missouri

St Rita’s circle meets Wednesday at Immaculate Conception

St Rita’s circle of Immaculate Conception church will meet Wednesday evening in the school parlors. Mrs Marcella Mantor and Mrs Vernie Kelly will be co hostesses.

St. Rita’s Circle of Immaculate Conception Church Marcella Mantor Vernie Kelly

Religious Book Study Club Meets At Community House

The Religious Book Study club gathered Monday at 2 p.m at the Community house Mrs Viola Gibson reviewed The Book of Easter and Easter Customs and Their Significance

Viola Gibson

Mrs Ben Volz Visits Son In Chicago

Mrs. Ben Volz of 1614 B avenue NW left Monday to spend a week in Chicago visiting her son in law Don Sevening and daughter Mrs Don Sevening.

Ben Volz B Avenue NW Chicago Don Sevening

Flower Lovers Benefit When Winter Arrives

In Sandusky Ohio park crews mark winter prep by moving flowers to city greenhouses. Surplus plants and bulbs are handed out to residents on a first come first served basis, a longstanding annual tradition.

Sandusky, Ohio Sandusky

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