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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1949
Page
15
Fashion note on spring and summer handbags prioritizing trimness and utility. Describes sizes from hand sized envelopes to daytime bags, materials like navy gray tan and patent leather, and styles including satchels, valises, and novelty bags. Emphasizes neat compartments and a crisp, organized interior.
Josephine Werner Missionary Society will meet Friday at 7 30 pm with Mrs Alyce Lowe 506 Dunreath Drive NE. Women’s Missionary Society will meet Thursday at 2 pm with Mrs Fred Fitch 1821 Sixth Avenue SE.
New York report notes a matri monial operator receiving letters from men worldwide as American girls are urged to wed abroad. A Haifa engineer and others abroad promise partners who will move with them while some suitors seek travel and wealth, portraying a bonanza for adventurous brides.
Mrs. C. R. Woodford of 2060 Franklin avenue NE leaves for St. Petersburg Florida to join Paul Merveaux and Mrs. Jeanette Allaire of Cedar Rapids for a two week vacation They plan to return to Cedar Rapids via New Orleans after the trip
Design guidance emphasizes treating the wall as a design space rather than focusing only on the window. Use no curtains to maximize light, install a Venetian blind for privacy, and plan wall-wide curtains starting at the ceiling to cover the upper wall. The result is a functional, decorator smart wall display.
Lynda Jean Beebe daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Beebe of 607 Fourth Avenue SW was honored Saturday afternoon with a party for her fourth birthday. Guests included Judy and Joyce Whiting Nancy and Sandra Miller Marian Rutledge Jimmy Walters Denny Geesaman Donald Chapman Larry and Lyman Beebe Jr. and Mrs. Lloyd Whiting and Mrs. Robert Geesaman assisted.
Mr and Mrs Delbert R Ashby of 2520 Country Club Parkway SE returned Saturday from a month long vacation in California They visited San Francisco Pasadena and Palm Springs during their trip.
Radio Chief Jack R. Brust and wife of Saratoga Springs New York have returned home after a thirty day visit with Mrs Brust's grandparents Mr and Mrs E Lampman at 617 Eighth Avenue SE and Mr Brust's parents Mr and Mrs Fred Brust at 1032 Tenth Street SW.
The ladies auxiliary to the Travelers Protective Association meets Friday at 1 p.m. for a dutch treat luncheon at the Me-Too dining room. New officers presiding will be Mrs. Lloyd Connolly president Mrs. W. P. Rohrbach vice president and Mrs. J. C. Reindl secretary-treasurer.
The wedding of Myrtle Barnes and Lt. Robert H. Heuston occurred Saturday afternoon at First Lutheran church. The bride, daughter of Magnus and 680 Ninth Street SE, wore blue lace. the groom is the U.S. Navy civil engineer officer from Boulder, Colorado. They plan to depart next month for Truk in the Caroline Islands.
Mr and Mrs Chester Witkowsky hosted a birthday party Saturday evening at 2076 Eastern Boulevard SE in observance of his birthday. The table featured Polish cut glass and jonquil bouquet as guests from Marion included Mr and Mrs Jacob Perkins Mr and Mrs Owen Jones and daughter Winifred Miss Rachel Porter and Mrs S D Keyes.
Navy Mothers club will meet Tuesday at Mrs. Fred Koering’s home to bake cookies and candy for a ward party at Knoxville Veterans hospital. They will send prizes for games at the party. Cedar Rapids veterans in the ward will receive the club’s shipment.
The Mu Phi Epsilon alumnae chapter will meet Tuesday at 7 45 p m at Mrs. Lester Baldwin’s home 820 Seventeenth Street SE. Hostesses include Miss Carla Scarlata Miss Margaret McCall Miss Cescence Krapf and Mrs Baldwin. On the program are Mrs. Mary Belle Eye Mrs L H Sila Mrs Keith Irwin Mrs John Donnelly Miss Alma Turechek and Miss Krapf.
The Woman's Auxiliary to the Disabled American Veterans will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the clubrooms. Please note the change in time.
Des Moines reports adoption applications will be accepted soon for children at the Davenport state children's home. About 420 children are in residence as officials study suitability for private homes or boarding-home care, with earlier efforts spurred by Gov Beardsley to place children in private homes.
New York fashion flash previews a spring trend with Sada Sacks coat-dresses shown Tuesday. Front slender pencil skirts conceal a single inverted pleat at the back that fans into dozens of accordion pleats as the wearer moves. The design aims to ease hobber-skirt hindrance with back slack.
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