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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1950

Page

2

Cedar Rapids tax assessor Snouffer eases taxpayer contact

Arthur J Snouffer, starting her seventh year as Cedar Rapids tax assessor, pursues a businesslike, courteous approach to homeowners. She explains exemptions for homesteads and veterans, notes the shift toward more women in the field, and describes her methodical rounds through Bever Woods, Vernon Heights, and downtown areas with careful record keeping and confidentiality.

Arthur J. Snouffer Cedar Rapids Bever Woods Vernon Heights Snouffer James Scolaro

Joint Installation Ceremony For Commandery And Beauceant

The Social Order of Beauceant and Apollo Commandery of Knights Templar 26 plan a public installation of officers in the Masonic Temple on Friday at 7 30. New officers include Eminent Sir John Thompson and Eminent Sir Henry Kunz with others to be installed by named officers. Refreshments, dancing and cards to follow.

Social Order of Beauceant Apollo Knights Templar Masonic Temple Otto Hanzlik Joseph Beadle Arthur Chase Oliver Stucker John Thompson Henry Kunz Jay Hesser

Community Gatherings Highlight Budget Talk and Dinner

Voters meet Thursday evening as Mrs Howell Canfield leads a discussion on the federal budget. Mrs C J Kramer hosts a cooperative dinner Wednesday night in observance of Mr. Ae birthday, reflecting neighborhood social activity.

Howell Canfield C. J. Kramer

Fred Simmen Mourns Golden Anniversary

CENTER POINT Mr. and Mrs. Fred Simmen celebrate fifty years of marriage with an open house Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the farm home. Their daughter Mrs. Paul Roseberry hosts. Simmen, a retired farmer, is now confined to a wheelchair after a polio attack in early September. The couple also have two other children.

Fred Simmen Paul Roseberry Simmen Simmons

Nashua Couple Plans Dec 31 Wedding at Little Brown Church

Miss Lavanda Myers daughter of Eliza McQueen and Matt Thomas son of Mr and Mrs Dave Thomas will marry December 31 at 4 PM in the Little Brown church with Rev F L Hanscom officiating. The couple will reside on a farm near What Cheer.

Nashua Lavanda Myers Eliza McQueen Matt Thomas Dave Thomas Little Brown Church F. L. Hanscom

Joanne Caviness Set to Wed Ray Waychoff

Mr and Mrs Forrest W Caviness announce the approaching marriage of daughter Joanne to Ray Waychoff son of Mr and Mrs Orrie Waychoff of Fairfax. The couple plans a forthcoming wedding at an unspecified date and venue.

Forrest W. Caviness Ellis Boulevard Joanne Ray Waychoff Orrie Waychoff Fairfax

Cedar Rapids Ceremony Set for February 11

The ceremony will be read Feb 11 in Cedar Rapids. Mr. Waychoff is employed by Towa Manufacturing Company.

Cedar Rapids Waychoff Towa Manufacturing Company

Community Groups Schedule Meetings and Recipes

AAUW Music Study Group meets Wednesday at Mrs. Carl McClain’s home 624 Thirtieth street SE with Mrs. Lee Tipton directing. Drama Group gathers Wednesday 8 p.m. at Mrs. J BR Ashton 573 Center Point road NE as Mrs. Fredrick Lehman leads a discussion of Miss Julia by Strindberg. Child Study Group 2 meets Tuesday 8 p.m. at Mrs. Harold Kuehl 124 Thirty eighth street NE with Dr. Victor Howery speaking on Preparing for School. Also included is a note on using orange and grapefruit peels to make economical sweets.

Carl McClain Thirtieth Street Lee Tipton J. BR. Ashton Center Point Road Fredrick Lehman Julia Strindberg Harold Kuehl Thirty Eighth Street Victor Howery

Engagement Announcement for Leola Carter and Leland Smith

Mrs. V. Carter and Lew Carter announce the engagement of Leola to Leland Smith son of Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Smith both of Manchester. Also notes local club meetings and cooking tips on roasting meats.

Strawberry Point V. Carter Manchester Lew Carter Leola Leland Smith Arlie Smith

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Snouffer Elinor Day Mount Vernon P.E.O E. C. Pratl Cornell C. C. Tull Mary Parsons Leila Huebsch Marian Blair T. M. Hughes Balliet D.A.R R. P. Ink Roy Young M. R. Warren Warren W.S.C.S Methodist J. Harold Ennis P.W.O Presbyterian Church Howard Neal Lydia Flora Buck J. D. Peet Chief’s Association Rachael Bill Weisley John Weisley Harvey Ellison Linn-Franklin Corn Club Charles Wickham League of Women Killian Company Vogue Killian Fred Simmens Joanne Caviness AAUW Leola Carter Beauceant 87 Navy Mothers Club Fred Koering E Avenue NE Knoxville Hospital ST. Luke’s Auxiliary St. Luke’s Hospital Warner LeGant Alphabet Rosenblum Forstmann U.S. Pat
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