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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1951

Page

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New York Fashions Feature Twin Style Twists

Elinor Day reports from New York on the annual Dress Institute showings revealing twin fashion twists for spring. Designers pair capes necklines and possibly skirts, predicting ultra slim and fuller silhouettes with two color combinations and two fabrics for monotone ensembles. News of these openings appears daily in The Gazette.

New York New York Dress Institute Gazette Woman Dress Institute

Spring and summer fashion notes promise easy elegance

A fashion preview outlines daytime garments with double details and stately evening wear. Fabrics described as atmospheric include tissue taffeta organdy and chiffon while silks dominate. Colors range from coconut yellow to violet with navy giving way to steel blue and bold black and white contrasts.

Miss Bauler Wed To Carroll Gorsch

Miss Marlene Bauler daughter of Mrs Anne Bauler Gilbertsville and Carroll Gorsch son of Mr and Mrs William Gorsch Marengo were married Saturday at St Josephs church Rev Joseph Weber performed the double ring ceremony The bride wore slipper satin basque gown Chantilly lace and chapel train with orchid in a prayer book veil of Spanish lace Attendants wore pink and blue gowns with pink carnations The couple leave for a South wedding trip and will reside on a farm near Marengo

Bonita Bauler Dorothy Scharfenberg Karen Keifer Joe Bauler Kenneth Gorsch Robert Steimel Dean von Jainen St. Joseph Hall Marengo

Designing Women Today Show Stresses New Home Furnishings

The first 1951 showings roll out in Chicago and Grand Rapids with thousands of items showcased over two weeks. Harold M. Schwartz debuts three new designs including a corner dressing table with drop leaf and mirror, a curved night table, and a Burl top coffee table that extends from 42 inches to 7 feet.

Chicago Grand Rapids Harold M. Schwartz

California Designers Emphasize Bosom in 1951 Gowns

California apparel creators announce a spring trend focused on the bust line with gowns designed for 1951. About 360 manufacturers, second only to New York, plan models for spring market week while stressing a look that is suggestive not revealing. Shorter skirts will raise hems to the upper calf as prices also increase.

Los Angeles California New York Franklyn Phillip

Fashion Flash Predicts Fruity Hats for Spring

Sally Victor, noted millinery expert, says hats will be flowery and fruity as spring arrives. Her New York collection features fruits, vegetables, braided straw, and varied sizes with colors like pink, violet, mauve, and purple. Shapes vary, but must sit forward to shadow the brow. Monticello chapter installs Gertrude Mullen as worthy matron with Richard Long as worthy patron.

New York INS Sally Victor Monticello Gertrude Mullen O.E.S Richard Long

Dumpling Variations for Stews Add Parsley Corn and Mushrooms

A standard dumpling recipe for meat or vegetable stews can be varied with additions such as one fourth cup chopped parsley for color and flavor. One half cup canned corn adds texture, and cooked chopped mushrooms provide a tasty dressy addition to the dumpling dough.

Probate of Will notice for Joseph T. Petrick

Notice in Linn County Iowa that a document purporting to be the last will and testament of Joseph T. Petrick, deceased, will come before the district court in Cedar Rapids for proof and admission on January Mth, 1951 at 9 a.m., with Arthur Axmear as clerk and E. Farmer as attorney. The hearing will determine validity and placement of the will in probate.

State of Iowa Linn County Joseph T. Petrick Court House Cedar Rapids E. Ated Arthur Axmear E. Farmer Strang

Sunshine Auxiliary Installs Officers

Lucille Sheets was installed president of Sunshine auxiliary 22 L A P M at a Maine lodge hall. Installing officer Major A H Howard was assisted by Major N D Smith Beatrice Bonham and Chaplain Libbie Howard. Officers include Ella Miller Leona Krueger Dorothy Dougherty Captain George Miller Lt Alden Anderson George Sheets Valeria Hamilton Margaret Noblett Marguerite McCaul Margaret Johnson Ethel Height Gertrude Andresen Dessa I Russell Bess Bachman Alice Andrie Clara Schaad Emma Hammond Alta Woodside Bertha Greene J H Woodside Charles Kuhn Charles Dougherty Carl Olson guards. Committees appointed gavel presented by Mary Olson bouquet from auxiliary past president jewel gift of auxiliary presented Rebea Ridgley.

Lucille Sheets Sunshine Auxiliary L.A.P.M Maine Lodge Hall A. H. Howard N. D. Smith Beatrice Bonham Libbie Howard Ella Miller Leona Krueger Dorothy Dougherty George Miller Alden Anderson George Sheets Valeria Hamilton Margaret Noblett Marguerite McCaul Marguerite Johnson Ethel Height Gertrude Andresen Dessa I. Russell Bess Bachman Alice Andrie Clara Schaad Emma Hammond Alta Woodside Bertha Greene J. H. Woodside Charles Kuhn Charles Dougherty Carl Olson Mary Olson Rebea Ridgley

Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Meeting Planned Thursday Night

Alpha Chi Omega alumnae gather at 8 p.m. Thursday at 1941 Fourth Avenue SE home of Mrs. Charles Penningroth with Mrs. William Hull assisting. Call hostess at 24897 if not contacted.

Alpha Chi Omega Charles Penningroth Fourth Avenue SE William Hull

Fairfax State Savings Bank 1950 condition report filed

Fairfax State Savings Bank of Fairfax Linn County Iowa filed its Report of Condition as of December 30 1950 with the State Superintendent of Banking. The balance sheet shows assets liabilities and capital accounts including cash on hand, reserves, bonds and notes and deposits with a total of 1 517 668 66 and total deposits 1 435 881 23 with capital of 25 000 and surplus and other items totaling 81 787 43. The report bears the signatures of J L Krall vice president and cashier Edna Delany assistant cashier and directors attesting to truth of the statement sworn January 6 1951 before notary M Krall.

Fairfax Linn County Iowa State of Ee Artne Ps United States J. L. Krall Edna DeLang J Krall Cashie Edna Delany Ass’t. Cashier E. A. Jonson AL. Elson Lloyd J. Lefebvre Ee of Cee of Linn M. Krall

Weddings Across Iowa Tie The Knot In January And December

Multiple engagements listed including Jan. 7 in Wellman Washington county with Ruth Foster and Stephen Viggers, Dec. 18 Pueblo Katherine Evans and William Birmingham, Dec. 30 Nashua Lorraine Resell and Henry W. Willia, Dec. 27 Cascade Carolyn Ruth Otting and Loren Littrell, and Jan. 6 Riverside Naomi Dautremont and Lawrence Brown. Each couple plans to reside in their respective locales.

Wellman Ruth Foster Stephen Viggers Washington Washington County Viggers Washington County Breeders Association Pueblo Colo Katherine Evans William J. Birmingham Colorado Springs Katherine Pearson Postville Nashua Lorraine Resell Alfred Jacobsen Mabel Minn Henry W. Willia Cedar Rapids Riverside Naomi Dautremont Lawrence Brown St. Mary’s Church

Weddings at Little Brown Church Reach 1086 in 1950

In Nashua 1086 wedding ceremonies were held at the Little Brown Church in 1950, up 62 from 1949. August led with 159 services, June had 148, and January recorded 14. Over 35,000 visitors visited the church in the year.

Nashua Little Brown F. L. Hanscom

Suede Cleaning Tips With Brush and Suede Ball

A care routine advises brushing suede with a stiff brush to avoid bruising a wire brush. Apply cleaning fluid lightly with a bath towel, dry the surface, then rub with a color-matching suede ball. Finish by brushing about fifteen minutes to complete the job.

I Miss Vera Machovsky Wed Sunday

Vera Machovsky daughter of Mrs Marie Machovsky married Leonard R Hanson son of Mrs Mary Hanson in a 4 p m ceremony at Hus Memorial church. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs John Zlatohlavek and best man Robert L Hanson. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Vera Machovsky Marie Machovsky D Street Leonard R. Hanson Mary Hanson Sixth Street Zdenek F. Pauk Hus Memorial Miss Machovsky John Zlatohlavek Robert L. Hanson James Daman Ralph Fahl

Mrs Lower to King’s Daughters Banquet in Anamosa

Mrs L A Lower of 1738 Third Avenue SE will attend the Jones county King’s Daughters founders day banquet in Anamosa this evening. Mrs Arnold Albert, president, will give the talk.

L. A. Lower Third Avenue SE Jones County King’s Daughters Anamosa Arnold Albert

Shakespeare Club to Review Coriolanus at Orr Home

Wednesday meeting at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Frank V. Orr's 2058 Fifth Avenue SE to study Coriolanus. Background, outline, and Act 1 will be reviewed. roll call will quote lines from the play.

Shakespeare Club Frank V. Orr Fifth Avenue SE

Home Cooked Specialties From Mrs E A of Birmingham

A collage of recipe notes including crab meat chowder with lemon and Worcestershire and wine, pork with sauerkraut from USDA guidance, and English Beef and Kidney Pie with detailed ingredient lists and steps for prep, parboiling, layering, and baking.

E. A Birmingham Mich Detroit News

Pastry Preparations for Meat Pie Crust

Blend flour and salt then cut in margarine until crumbly. Add water to form a ball and roll to fit a pie top. Cut eight slits in center, lift points, cover meat pie, seal edges, and flute.

Quotes on Allies and Public Duty From 1950s Figures

A collage of remarks cites Sen. Paul Douglas urging U S aid to Chiang Kai shek for Korea while Jimmy Durante mocks audiences. Senator Lyndon B Johnson debates defense concepts with a wire fence metaphor. John Foster Dulles urges Christians to act in public affairs beyond spectator roles.

Paul Douglas D-Inl U. S Chiang Kaishek Korea John Foster Dulles

Swisher Trust and Savings Bank 1950 condition report

Swisher Trust and Savings Bank of Swisher Iowa reports financial figures as of December 30 1950 with assets including cash balances with other banks United States Government securities and loans and discounts totaling 1 620 285 07. Officers Joseph Coufal president G C Chadima vice president Chas J Ross cashier Elmer J Ulch assistant cashier attest to accuracy. Notary Adeline A Ross verifies sworn statement January 5 1951.

United States Ob- Hensiena Joseph C. Coufal G. C. Onedime Chas. Koss Elmer Peulch Elmer Peulch, Ass’t. Cashier, Correct Attest. J. Alfred Witousek, Chas. A. Cuhel State of Iowa

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Elinor Day Gazette Miss Bauler Carroll Gorsch Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer Phyllis Battelle Asty Tricks THUR_ AXMEAR Carl Hendrickson Alpha Chi Omega Alums Fairfax State Savings Aowe Sant St.joseph Cascade Carolyn Ruth Otting Frank Otting Loren Duane Littrell Harry G. Littrell Boone J. F. Mauer Littrell University of Iowa Little Brown Church Sosa Stokers C. R. Fuel CO Ed Soboda Mrs. Lower Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept P.O Ill Naomi Doebel United States Department of Agriculture Ie Laynlos Hiltbrunner St. S Peggy Jimmy Durante Sen L. B. Johnson Texas Swisher Trust and Savings Bank Swisher Johnson County State Owa Cama Asayaa Apex Robel Appliance Company Second Ave
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