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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1949

Page

7

Progressive dinner tour for seven Cedar Rapids couples

Seven Cedar Rapids couples plan a progressive dinner starting at 7 p m. Cocktails at Tom Harleman 125 Thirty-fifth Street Drive SE then shrimp cocktail at Ted Kubicek 2740 Second Avenue SE. Soup at Fred Mahrs 1910 Park Avenue SE followed by baked ham and salad at aes Johnson 349 Park Terrace. Main course assisted by Richard Eberhart and Robert K Lowry. Dessert coffee at Major Robert S Wray 2164 Blake Boulevard SE and bridge after.

Cedar Rapids Tom Harleman Thirty Fifth Street Drive Ted Kubicek Second Avenue SE Fred Mahrs Park Avenue SE Aes Johnson Park Terrace Richard Eberhart Robert K. Lowry Johnsons Robert S. Wray Blake Boulevard

Wedding of Miss Maxine Chezem and Bernard Hughes

The wedding occurred December 31 at First Christian Church with Rev C C Roberts officiating. Miss Chezem, daughter of Mrs J L Conway of Olin, wed Bernard Hughes, son of Mr and Mrs R W Hughes of Bridgewater. The bride wore white crepe trimmed in gold with gold accessories. flowers were red rosebuds. Betty White was matron of honor and Wayne Hughes was best man. They plan to live in Cedar Rapids while Hughes attends Cedar Rapids Business College. Also noted is a King’s Daughters dessert luncheon at Mrs R E Hair’s home with devotion led by A W Plock and a report on Christmas baskets for two needy families.

Maxine Chezem Bernard Hughes C. C. Roberts J. L. Conway Olin Hughes R. W. Hughes Bridgewater Betty White Wayne Hughes Cedar Pids Cedar Rapids IHN King’s Daughters R E Hair Grande Avenue SE A. W Plock Marion T Jeffries Newcastle Ind Milo Mitralsky

New Officers Named for O Ki Hi Camp Fire Group

Frances Houts is named president of the O Ki Hi Camp Fire group with Nancy Siders as vice president Ann Farwell secretary Lindau Duxbury treasurer Janet Wolleat scribe and Mrs C Dudley Warner as guardian in the installation of officers ceremony posting local leadership for the unit.

O-Ki-Hi Frances Houts Nancy Siders Ann Farwell Lindau Duxbury Janet Wolleat Scribe C. Dudley Warner

Eagles edge 20-40 Club in close Monday game

The 20-40 Club defeated the Eagles 33 to 32 after a late rally led by Bull Fadies and Fred Gable. The club plans a Jan 15 dance with Don Williams and orchestra at the YWCA, plus a Jan 12 committee meeting at 8 sharp.

Eagles Bull Fadies Fred Gable de Molay McKinley Gs YWCA Don Williams

New Aspirin for Children Ad Promises Safe Use

An early 20th century ad touts St Joseph aspirin for children with bold claims and a simple dosage message. The snippet emphasizes ease of use and parent reassurance, typical of advertiser tone of the era.

St.joseph

Figure skating classes scheduled at Cedar Rapids club

Beginner figure skating classes will be held Saturday 2 to 4 pm at Cedar Rapids Country Club taught by Virginia Holmes of Iowa City. Lessons start next Saturday and continue each week, also 2 to 4 pm, taught by Mrs. Holmes.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Virginia Holmes Iowa City

Mundel Kuta Wedding Details and Attendants

Miss LaVon Vivian Mundel and James Richard Kuta were married New Year’s Day at 1 pm in the Mundel home at 16 M Avenue NW. The Rev H G Schwuegler officiated. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Kuta of 2410 First Street SW. The bride wore a blue gabardine suit with black accessories and a coronet of lilies and roses. Patricia Rey-

LaVon Vivian Mundel James Richard Kuta Frank M. Mundel M Avenue NW H. G Schwuegler Mr Kuta Stanley Kuta First Street Patricia Rey

Dress pattern 4898 for sizes 12 to 40

Pattern 4898 offers a versatile dress pattern with dates and accessories. Sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40 available with size 18 needing 33 percent yardage. Send 25 cents to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Chicago Illinois with name address size and style number.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette N. Chinton St Chicago

Gamma Theta Beta Sigma Phi Meeting Features Harrington Talk

Dr. A F Harrington spoke at the Gamma Theta chapter meeting in the chapter clubrooms. He also presented home movies shot detailing Chamber of Commerce activities in 1948.

A F Harrington Gamma Theta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi

Service circle gathering for nursing bureau sewing

The group of Mrs H A Chadwick assisted and Mrs Alice Sargeant as guest plans a Tuesday 10 am meeting at Mrs William Capron's home 2289 Bever Avenue SE to sew for the home nursing bureau.

King's Daughters Elden Rohn Maple Drive H. A .Chadwick Alice Sargeant William Capron Bever Avenue Home Nursing Bureau

Daughters Meet for Dessert at Maude Jacus Home

Daughters gathered Friday afternoon at Mrs. Maude Jacus 1603 Eighth Ave SE for dessert with co host Mrs. Gertrude Bain and devotions by Mrs. William Hughes. Elizabeth Bender spoke on Jane Boyd Community House and holiday parties for children. A report covered gifts sent to Sac Fox Indians at Tarna. The circle will lunch January 15 at Newman's from 10 to 2. Next meeting January 20 at Mrs. Bain's 388 Seventeenth St SE. Jane Boyd The of the Kings

Maude Jacus Eighth Avenue Gertrude Bain William Hughes Elizabeth Bender Jane Boyd Tarna Louise Niemeier Newman’s Seventeenth Street The King’s

Foldable chapeaux steal the show in Ruth Constad collection

New York fashion notes preview Laddie Northridge spring and summer hats that fold for travel. Milan straw designs collapse into neat bundles without losing style, including navy blue sailors and cloche styles with ribbons, feathers, and floral touches.

New York Laddie Northridge Milan

Poems by 15 Roosevelt Pupils To Be Published

Original poems by fifteen Roosevelt high school pupils were chosen by the National High School Poetry Association for inclusion in the annual Anthology of High School Poetry. Special mentions go to Doris Kullarider Dick Surface Bob Peterson Fonda Long Edward Hutchings and Charlotte Barnes.

Roosevelt High School National High School Poetry Association Doris Kullarider Dick Surface Bob Peterson Fonda Long Edward Hutchings Charlotte Barnes Glenn Hartong Barbara Smith John Turner Ronald Hartman Verona Lehner John Mann Bob Davis Margaret Mitchell Mary Ethel Buxton Roosevelt G. Esther Chapin Jessie Chambers Litta Walker Lorene Chehak

Wilson's Prom To Be Saturday

Wilson's Prom of Juniors and Seniors will be held Saturday evening in the school gymnasium at 8 o'clock with Earl Fulton and his orchestra. Theme is Winter Wonderland and student chairmen include Stastny Buckwheat, Horsky, Kozik, Duffield, Taylor, Curtis, Beattie, and Coo. Class officers lead the grand march with Harold Cooper 11A president and others. chaperons are listed and guests include Clyde Parker and board members.

Annnval Wilsons School Earl Fulton Joan Stastny Ruth Buckwheat Vernon Horsky Jeanne Kozik Nadine Duffield Janette Taylor Dick Curtis Jane Anneet Norma Bates Harold Coo Harold Cooper Hilard Fisher Paul Champar Robert Kadlec Edward Melsha John Hlavacek Donal Barta Robert Kelsey Pospisil Douglas Hamilton Eldred Svoboda Charles Champar Charles Champar, Mr. and Mrs. C. Thomas, Mr.and Mrs. Louis J. Melsha Paul L. Gardner Frank J. Novak J. W. Tubbs Clyde Parker Board of Education

New Bathroom Decal Idea With Flower Theme

A design note suggests replacing long favored bath decals with a handsome single flower motif. Use the flower on tiles and on the upper wall for a cohesive look. The flowers are described as the central decorative element to refresh the space.

Avory Stuffings for Shoulder of Veal or Lamb

Directions for stuffing shoulder meat with mushroom and olive fillings. Rub with salt pepper and herbs, sew pocket, bake slowly in a pan with water. Use mar garine, flour optional, bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes per pound. Olive stuffing uses bread crumbs and poultry seasoning.

Naomi Doebel AVORY Nate

Spring Harbinger Horizontal Puzzle Clues List

The page presents a two dimensional word puzzle with across and down clues. Entries range from 1 to 55 across and 1 to 54 down, including bird, color, animal, and household terms.

Decoration ider points to broader project reduction

A fragment hints at a decorative item or project element being trimmed or scaled back. The note suggests officials or organizers are reevaluating scope while the broader event or display proceeds with limited aspects. No specific names or dates are provided.

Brown Rice and Mushroom Stuffing with Olive Dressing

A recipe for stuffing using brown rice mushrooms celery onions almonds and olives. Includes steps to cook rice brown and bake stuffed meat with optional sherry gravy and olive dressing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.H.N. Circle Peggy Williams Bill Mallon Pat Erickson YMCA St.Joseph Aspi Newport Nolds Robert McNally Mr. Kuta Klita Electric Company Ruth Constad aé_e Lucretia Borgia Northridge Robbins Appliance Co General-Electric Tures Rene Robbins DIAL Ford’s Shoes Third Avenue SE Paramount Theater Wilson Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer Ack Felice Lily Maid of Astol Peel Ford's Stoker Owners C. R. Fuel CO Eo Mon Eaton Cnl the Harmony Mitvalsky Second Street
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