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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1947

Page

4

Dorothy Redmond Speaks on India to Woman's Club

Dorothy Redmond addressed Cedar Rapids Woman's Club about India in Calcutta in a talk emphasizing contrasts between Maharajahs and coolies. She described middle class life, crafts passed by oral tradition, and showcased Indian cloth work and a sari. The event honored the club's fifty first birthday with remarks by past presidents.

India Cedar Rapids Redmond Me Redmond A. E. Heinrich R. A. Lacy Dora Cargill Blake J. P. Mills Po Pena L. T

Mrs Witwer Returns From Scarsdale Holiday Visit

Mrs Ben H Witwer of Cedar Rapids completed a holiday trip to Scarsdale New York with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Will J Price. Mr Witwer also spent Christmas there and came back a week ago to Cedar Rapids.

Ben H. Witwer Second Avenue SE Scarsdale N. Y Will J. Price Witwer Cedar Rapids

Couple Wed At Calvary Baptist Parsonage

Miss Marjorie Churchill daughter of E A Churchill and Alex Stoddard son of Alex Stoddard of Lune Nebraska were married Sunday afternoon in Calvary Baptist church parsonage. Rev R C Gould officiated and a reception followed at the bride’s home. Both are employed by Quaker Oats Company and left for a wedding trip.

Marjorie Churchill E. A. Churchill Third Avenue Alex Stoddard Lune Neb Calvary Baptist Church R. C. Gould

Bill Carney Returns to Creighton University Omaha

Bill Carney, who has been living with his parents Mr and Mrs J J Carney at 1610 C avenue NW, has returned to Creighton University in Omaha.

Bill Carney Creighton University J. J. Carney C Avenue NW Omaha

Miss Carnes Weds Donald Jones in St Matthew’s Orne

Miss Carnes daughter of Mr. Joe Carnes wed Donald Duane Jones son of Mr. and Mrs. Dempsy Jones Monday at 9 in St. Matthew’s Orne. Rev J D Kearn officiated as baskets of chrysanthemums and gladiolas adorned the altar.

Don Zook St. Matthew's Church Donald Duane Jones Mariah McConnell Hershel Jones Jones Marylou Carnes Jou Carnes Joe Ralph R. Carnes Sixth Avenue SE Dempsy Jones Avenue NW St. Matthew's Orne J. D. Kearn Danny Justad Helen Loufek Carol Carnes Marian McConnell Dale Jones Jack Henningsen Rollo Carnes

Children’s story hour at Daniels Park library station

A children’s story hour is scheduled at Daniels Park library station at 4 15 p m on Wednesday. The event invites local families to enjoy reading activities and start their midweek visit with stories.

Daniels Park Library

Mrs L E MacLaughlin Ends Ohio Trip

Mrs L E MacLaughlin of 1611 Park Avenue SE returned from Marion Ohio where she visited Mr and Mrs John E Christensen.

L. E. Maclaughlin Park Avenue Marion Ohio John E. Christensen

Ashley chapter DAR meeting announced for Saturday

The Ashley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 2 p m Saturday. The gathering will be chaired by the national defense committee chairman. Mrs W A Montgomery serves as Ellis Island committee chairwoman and will be hosted by a group of hostesses led by Mrs

L.M.E. Club Meeting Report With Hostesses Named

L M E club met Monday night with Mrs Walter Anawalt at 926 Twentieth Street SE. Mrs John Chaplin Mrs Mark Snodgrass and Mrs James Phillips helped serve. Mrs Alfred Lary led. Next gathering set for with Mrs O B Peal at 885 Fourteenth Street NE.

L.M.E. Club Walter Anawalt Twentieth Street John Chaplin Mark Snodgrass James Phillips Alfred Lary O. B. Peal Fourteenth Street

Okiciyapi on Fire at Ford Home Habitat Center

The Okiciyapi on Fire group held a meeting at Mrs. W. H. Ford's residence 1816 Eighth Avenue SE, electing officers including Lee Cooper as president and JoAnn Stanek as vice president.

January 6 Inference Lacks Coherent Details

Fragmentary OCR text offers no clear facts or identifiers beyond a vague date. No named individuals organizations places or events are readable.

Loomis McKim Family Take Trip with Janet in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs Loomis L McKim of 2265 Meadowbrook drive travel with their daughter Janet and Ray E B Speaker of Des Moines on an accompanying trip.

Loomis L. McKim Meadowbrook Ray E B. Speaker Des Moines Janet

Othello Quotations Highlight Roll Call At Wardle Address

J. D. Wardle of 1520 Second Avenue SE hosts a roll call featuring quotations from Othello. The fragmentary text suggests a public reading or literary event with Shakespearean lines.

Tie J. D. Wardle Second Avenue SE

Fitzpatrick sisters return home from Cedar Rapids

The Misses Mary and Katherine Fitzpatrick former Cedar Rapids residents have returned to their Los Angeles home after visiting Miss Kathleen Morrissey at 1555 Fifth avenue SE during the holidays.

Mary Katherine Fitzpatrick Cedar Rapids Los Angeles Kathleen Morrissey Fifth Avenue SE

St Johns Guild to Meet for Dessert Luncheon

St Johns church guild will meet Thursday at 1 30 p m for a dessert luncheon in Guildhall. Hostesses are Mrs Henry Stearn and Mrs W F Johnes.

St. John’s Guild St. John’s Church Guildhall Henry Stearn W. F. Johnes

Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People

The poem frames Edgar A. Guest as the poet of the people and reflects on youth and aging. It contrasts life’s daily joys with the hope of making a new friend before nightfall.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People

Student Returns to UC Berkeley to Resume Studies

A man identified as having the nickname a ee ee bee ae ee ee with de pores as ao Forest drive SE has returned to Bel Calif to resume his studies at the University of California.

Bel Calif University of California

Pythian Sisters Install 1947 Officers In Hall

Mrs Lydia Buchan aided by Lee Mee Tene presided as new 1947 officers of the Pythian Sisters were installed Monday evening in Pythian hall. Officers include past chief Betty cene most excellent chief Donna Guess excellent senior Myrtie Andrew and others with corsages presented to new and past grand officers. Honored guests included former Iowa chiefs Marie Douglas Bertha Buffington and past supreme grand officer fie Parson.

Lydia Buchan Lee Mee Tene Aes Mershal Redman Pythian Sisters Pythian Hall Bettycene Donna Guess Elsie Green Myrtie Andrew Blanche Greenway Stella Goldsberry Edith Wendel Erma Boles Constance Anornes Ma Lyons Frank Sheppard Jean Newman Marie Douglas Bertha Buffington Iowa Fie Parson Hig & Past Supreme

Miss Hazel Price Weds Donald Calhoun at Sinclair Memorial

Miss Hazel Price and Donald Calhoun wed Monday at 6 p.m. in Sinclair Memorial church. Rev. Ralph B. Colton officiated. Price is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Price of 879 Twelfth Street NE. Calhoun is son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Calhoun of Deep River. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Hazel Price Donald Calhoun Sinclair Memorial Church Ralph B. Colton John M. Price Twelfth Street Mr. Calhoun Arthur Calhoun Deep River Miss Normans Donald Starrett Cedar Rapids

Miss Jean Williams and Robert Gepfert Wed in Lawton Oklahoma

Miss Jean Williams and Robert Gepfert married December 23 in Lawton Oklahoma by Rev H T Sherril of First Baptist. The bride is daughter of Mrs Viola Williams of Oklahoma City. Gepfert is son of Mr and Mrs K G Gepfert of 1132 Twelfth Street NE. They reside in Cedar Rapids where he works in business with his father.

Jean Williams Robert Gepfert Lawton Okla H. T. Sherril First Baptist Church Viola Williams Oklahoma City Gepfert K. G. Gepfert Twelfth Street Cedar Rapids Ert

Volunteer circle sews quilt for the needy in 1920

The Volunteer circle of King’s Daughters met with Mrs Marvin R Bishop at 1920 Johnson Avenue NW and spent the afternoon sewing a quilt for the needy.

King’s Daughters Marvin R. Bishop Johnson Avenue NW

Gold Star Mothers To Sew For Disabled Veterans

A brief note indicates Gold Star Mothers will sew for disabled veterans. Attendees are to bring sandwiches, coffee will be served, and the event details were forwarded to Fr. a a ae, ana for further coordination.

Fr.a A Ae Ana

Miss Mason Starts Occupational Therapy Internship

Miss Mary Anne Mason leaves for Michael Reese Hospital to take two men intern at occupational therapy. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Mason of 2307 B Avenue NE and will graduate from Western Michigan College, Kalamazoo, after completing the internship.

Mary Anne Mason Michael Reese Ital Ohio A. I. Mason B Avenue NE Western Michigan College Kalamazoo

Radio Council to Hear Report on Friday

Radio Council representatives meet Friday at 9 30 a m at the Y M C A to hear a report from the production committee.

Radio Council Y.M.C.A

Notice of Annual Meeting for Bennett Organization

Notice announces the annual meeting of the Bennett group with E. meeting secretary Bennett. Attendees must follow posted schedule as outlined in the organization notice.

The Gts Ont E. Mectine Bennett

Carl Hendrickson Case Sees Cee-Mirc Involvement

A terse local item notes Carl Hendrickson near the Cee-Mirc case. Details remain sparse but imply a formal matter connected to regional matters and officials.

Carl Hendrickson, Cee Case

Notice of a Ce nals of Se vens Fete Cedar Rapids

A terse legal notice appears from Cedar Rapids dated January 6 regarding a case filing. Kubicek Novak Attorneys represent clients in the matter with details limited in the fragmented text.

Cedar Rapids

Over the Back Fence Menu with Creamed Potatoes and Desserts

The menu lists chilled tomato juice pan fried ham slices creamed potatoes with pimento buttered broccoli carrot and almond salad and frozen cranberry pear dessert. It includes a recipe for creamed potatoes with pimento and instructions bake at 350 degrees until soft.

Eating suggestions with fruit and garnish

Readable text notes cutting fruit into squares and serving on lettuce. It suggests garnishing with mayonnaise or whipped cream as optional toppings.

Dvorak Cashier Note Appears in Fragment

A fragmentary line reads eRe ene eer on noe J DVORAK Cashier, suggesting a partial listing of a cashier’s name and note.

eReene Eer

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Dorothy Redmond Woman's Club Ben Witwer Alfred Brendel B. H. Froman Miss Carnes Donald Jones Children’s Story Hour D.A.R Okiciyapi Camp Fire Xubces. Novar A Ibe Iicceatt Ember Conlon First Avenue Coats Beacon Seersucker Martin Loomis McKims Martha Marquis Walter S. Newell Shakespeare Miss Morrissey California Oklahoma Gierk Edgar &. King. Attorner Frances Denney Orne Mies Dewey Mason Chicago Radio Council Meeting Axmear Kubicek Novak Attorners By Naomi Doebel J. Dvorak
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