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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1947

Page

7

Ten Girls Pledged by Five Sororities at Coe College

Ten girls are pledged to social sororities at Coe College. The Alpha Xi Delta pledges include Jean Richardson and Eleanor Lepird. Alpha Gamma Delta lists Maxine Schuttler and Josephine Reitano. Chi Omega pledges Audrey Malchert and Geraldine McCullough. Delta Delta Delta includes Jo Ann Stebbins and Shirley Hultgren. Kappa Delta lists Doris Keith and Mrs. Jean Buck.

Coe College Alphi Xi Delta Jean Richardson Kappa Delta Doris Keith Jean Buck State Center

Cocktail Hour Dinner Planned by Women Vets

The Women veterans of Hanford Post of the American Legion host a Tuesday dinner at the Roosevelt hotel with a 5:30 p.m. cocktail hour. Dinner is free for women veterans in the post and area WWII veterans. Nonmembers should call reservations to 9726 before 5 p.m. Monday, or 9790 after. Organizers include Mrs. Don Newell and Mrs. W Brown.

Hanford The American Legion Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Don Newell W Brown

Luncheon Held At Cedar Rapids Country Club For Mrs Hunt

Mrs Haven Y Simmons and Mrs John M Ely co hosted a luncheon Thursday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in compliment to Mrs Milton Hunt of Southport Connecticut who is visiting Mr and Mrs Delbe R Ashby of 2520 Country Club Parkway SE.

Haven Y. Simmons Twenty-second Street John M. Ely First Avenue Cedar Rapids Country Club Milton Hunt Southport Conn

Dvoraks Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Joseph Dvorak of 1735 D Street SW mark their golden wedding anniversary with open house on Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM They were wed March 1 1897 and have spent their lives in Cedar Rapids Mr Dvorak spent 57 years with Wilson and Company They have four children Rose Feiereisen George Joe and Emil living in Cedar Rapids Racine Wis Bell Calif continuous family ties noted.

Joseph Dvorak D Street Cedar

Seasonal Home Dishes Bring Simple Delights To Table

This home recipe feature offers affordable ideas like Rice Tuna Celery Casserole and Rhubarb Betty, plus Graham Prune Bread. It describes layered assembly, baking in a 375 degree oven, and finishing touches such as lemon wedges and a light cream sauce for 2 1/2 cups.

Mrs. George Smith Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. George Smith leaves Wednesday to return to Reinbeck after a brief stay with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Earl B Delzeil at 410 Twenty second Street NE.

George Smith Reinbeck Earl B. Delzeli Twenty-second Street

Schaalman Discusses Peace Ethics Before A A U W

Rabbi Herman E. Schaalman addressed American Association of University Women members on ethics in writing the peace. He traced thought on man's role in society and urged harmony between individualism and collectivism for lasting peace. The meeting, led by President Mrs. Frank Nye, also heard about impending women's bureau legislation and ongoing appropriations.

American Association of University Women Herman E. Schaalman Schaalman Frank Nye Carl Ettinger A.A.U.W. Committee For Status of Women Women’s Bureau Department of Labor

Miller Dinner Hosts Bridge Club at Cedar Rapids Club

Mr and Mrs George F Miller of 1960 Washington avenue SE entertained their bridge club at the Cedar Rapids Country club on Wednesday. After dinner the group returned to the Miller home for further fellowship.

George F Miller Washington Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Country Club Miller

Mrs Harry Yaw Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Harry Yaw entertained her bridge club at luncheon Thursday. Location noted as 3814 B avenue NE.

Harry Yaw Avenue

Fisher Couple Return From Month-Long Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Everett E Fisher of 2401 Meadowbrook Drive SE have returned after a month exploring Florida and also visiting New Orleans, recounting travel experiences.

Everett E. Fisher Meadowbrook Drive Florida New Orleans

Designing Woman Slim Tall Wall Desk Makeovers

A compact wall space can gain impact with a tall slim desk. Build up height with simple shelves from desk top to ceiling, using a curved top to finish. Display bric-a-brac and let wall color show, painting desk and shelves to match a new color scheme.

Gregorys mark 50 years of marriage with family dinner

Mr and Mrs W T Gregory celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today with a family dinner at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Bezdek. The couple has nine children and 15 grandchildren, and they have lived in Cedar Rapids 28 years since their Feb 27, 1897 marriage. Mrs Gregory is 72 and was born in Mt Vernon Illinois. Mr Gregory is 82 and was born in Pea Hook Virginia. He is a retired Rock Island railroad flagman.

W. T. Gregory John Bezdek J Street Gregorys Eleventh Avenue Cedar Rapids Gregory Mt. Vernon Peahook Rock Island Railroad LeRoy Kenneth Clarence Virgil Lynn Billy George Mittelstedt Ralph Kephart Bezdek

Mrs John Battin Leads A Kansas City Workshop

Mrs John Battin executive director of Camp Huaga convenes three daily sessions at a Southwest Section American Camping Association convention in Kansas City. She heads the Iowa section and is joined by Noel Newell and Margaret Hesser in attendance.

John Battin Southwest American Camping Association Kansas City Battin Iowa Noel Newell Margaret Hesser

Barbara Vrana Celebrates Eleventh Birthday at Home

Barbara Vrana, aged eleven, marked her birthday with a at home party. She is the daughter of Mrs. Lottie Vrana of 168 Sixteenth Avenue SW. Guests included Ruth Vrana and Marjeanen Nosek among others.

Barbara Vrana Lottie Vrana Sixteenth Avenue SW Ruth Vrana Marjeanen Nosek Helen Reha Betty Jean Striesky Ruth Lebeda Erma Ludvicek Joe Ann Slavik Nancy Gearhart Joyce Rollins Lois Dukes Sharon Johnson

Camp Fire scavenger hunt at Jane Boyd Center

Zhontimachick Camp Fire group held a Tuesday scavenger hunt at the Jane Boyd Community house with 13 girls in three teams. Team led by Zeman won candy bars while Miss Marvel Foster and Miss Carla Simmons directed the activity.

Zhontimachick Jane Boyd Joyce Ford Joanne Thompson Carol Zeman Miss Zeman Marvel Foster Carla Simmons

Divorce Notice for Victoria A Pelz in Linn County Iowa

Absolute divorce petition filed in district court of Linn County Iowa asks the court to grant divorce from Harold E Bein Mosinee. Defendant Victoria A Pelz must appear at the Cedar Rapids courthouse by March 20 1947 or default will be entered and relief granted to the plaintiff. Attorneys for plaintiff are Kubleek Novak and apethreeks Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Aes District Court of Pare Linn Cow Harold E. Bein Mosinee Victoria A. ‘Pelz District Court Linn County Towa Iowa Cedar Rapids

Imports of Drugs Pick Up Despite Key Herbs Lack

The Office of Pharmacal Information reports a 75 percent rise in U S medicinal drug imports from 1940 to 1946, yet only 11 of 20 key herbs arrive in pre war volume. Imports reached 66 million dollars in 1946 from 15 million in 1940 as shortages persist for quinidine and benzoin amid wartime substitutions.

United States Office of Pharmacal Information James Milo Chehak Security Laboratory Cedar Rapids Chehak

Import of Rhubarb отмечени by FDA inspection

The new shipment from Shanghai arrives with 42 cases of medicinal rhubarb the first in four years. Federal inspectors examine cargoes at dockside and manufacturers re inspect warehouses to ensure purity and strength. Continuous chemical analysis on production lines aims to raise U S drug standards to the highest worldwide.

Shanghai China Federal Food and Drug Administration

Earrings First To Idealize Your Face

The guide argues earrings should be chosen to frame and enhance facial features first, with their sparkle and style adding secondary flair. It notes a woman’s comment about limitations and hints at personal style decisions guiding accessory selection.

Earrings Style Guide for Facial Shapes and Necklines

The guide advises wearing earrings to enhance outfits and balance face shapes. It notes clipping earrings to necklaces to frame necklines and suggests pairing off to one side to avoid widening a large face. It explains that long faces look fuller with horizontal eye movement and small faces should avoid oversized earrings.

Notice of Appointment of Executor No 10091 Iowa

On February 25 1947 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Dora Ellis late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Debts owed should be paid to the executor and all claims must be filed with the Linn County Iowa District Court Clerk. Peoples Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Iowa acts as Executor with Elderkin and Locher Attorneys.

State of Iowa Linn County Dora Ellis Iowa Iowa District Court Peoples Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids Elderkin and Locher

Also Mentioned on This Page

Coe David Ruml Washington, D.C Fifth Avenue SE Lisa Jen Ruml James Dowling Simmons Ely Smith Brothers Dvoraks Josepil Dvorak By Naomi Doebel Second Street Cers Beauty Lisle Reichle A.A.U.W George F. Millers Everett Fishers Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Mrs. W. T. Gregory Zhontimachick Camp Kubleek, Novak & Apethreeks Higley Ride KREBS First Ave Netherlands Indies Noxzema Aria Kiabee Third Avenue
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