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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1946
Page
1
Dr. Alice B. Salter of Coe College will speak at 7:30 p.m. about mate selection in the YWCA Wednesday lecture series Marriage and Family Relations. The program is one of eight new group activities for all interested. Upcoming lectures run through February, with Dr. Blanche Hauser addressing marriage hygiene on January 16.
The Te OkiKahWee Camp Fire group held a new year council fire Monday evening at Miss Evelyn Blaha's home at 601 Fifteenth Avenue SW. Devotions were led by Mrs. Amos Scott. Plans for the new year were explained by all 12 participants.
The Woman's club music department met Wednesday at 2 15 for a Music of the Day program led by Mrs H F Spratt. Read participants included Katherine Duster a tap dancer Diane Hauskins an accordionist Betty Jean Kirkman a pianist and Arda Mae Cox a vocalist.
The Wawashi Camp Fire group met Tuesday at Mrs. Ed Beeson’s home 1715 C avenue NW and elected officers for the coming year. Marilyn Beeson is president with Arlene Rabik as vice president Joyce Reinert as treasurer Aleda Lundquist as secretary Alberta Hoskins as scribe and Wilma Brown Doris Williams Audrey Reggentine as telephone committee members.
The Otekiwa Camp Fire group elected Marjorie Sindelar as president, Gwenn Krippner as vice president, Sandra Harris as secretary, Janis Stodola as treasurer, and Norma Sheldon as scribe at a Monday evening meeting held at guardian Mrs. Marvin Gard's home on 208 Eighteenth Street NW.
The American Legion auxiliary to Hanford Post No. 5 met Tuesday night in the Memorial building. Membership reached 625 as chairwoman Mrs. Charles Jasa reported. Welfare work totaled 100 spent, and 3000 for the Veterans' telephone fund was sent to Schick hospital with 1500 to Des Moines and 750 to Knoxville. A housing survey for returned veterans was reviewed. A bingo party is set for January 22 in the armory, public welcome. Auxiliary members will sew for the Red Cross January 16 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the dining room. bring own sandwiches, coffee provided.
Mabel C. Wilson notes Linn county Red Cross branches Marion Coggan Mt. Vernon Lisbon Central City and Springville will hold Jan 9 meetings to elect seven new directors. Reports due Jan 11 ahead of the Jan 16 Cedar Rapids annual meeting where results will be reported. Volunteers needed to finish cut garments in Grandby room 309 and coordinate 1946 fund drive with a national goal of 100 million dollars. A Korea update from Lt. C A Barker praises Red Cross aid and ongoing support.
The society department plans to move wedding and social news into immediate post event reports rather than Sunday editions. Submit items early or meet deadlines: Cedar Rapids three days, other Iowa towns five days, out-of-state seven days.
Florence Markey daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Markey 2319 Blake boulevard SE will direct the first division of science dance at Iowa State college in three years announced by Marie O'Brien resident of Mason City. The sophomore will revive the annual mardi gras dance themed after New Orleans.
Little girls jumper blouse and jacket ensemble described by Anne Adams Pattern 4575. Includes sizes 2 through 10 with fabric yardage for 54 inch and 35 inch fabrics. Order forms and prices appear with patterns and an offer for the Anne Adams Pattern Book.
The article describes Mary Haworth resisting a suitor, detailing his attempt to end their relationship and her pleas to continue seeing him. It notes his soft-hearted nature, missteps, and attempts to end the affair, culminating in renewed entreaties.
Wilson high school gym hosts a winter wonderland Junior Senior prom Wednesday evening. Ray Long’s orchestra provides music while class officers lead the grand march. Chaperons include multiple faculty and board members. student chairs and invited guests listed.
Past president Josephine Kimes led Cedar Rapids lodge No 4 Degree of Honor protective association in installing officers Monday. New president Louise Smith and vice president Maude Archibald were joined by secretary Dulcie Noble and press correspondent Dorothy Robinson with Elizabeth L. Meyn assisting. Pearle Deal and Dorothy Robinson also helped as grand post president and grand usher. Refreshments followed.
A reader asks how to end a demanding relationship to protect health and feelings. The columnist urges self defense, end the liaison, and avoid further contact. The text then shifts to sewing instructions about altering vests and trousers with step by step fitting, seams, and pressing.
The civilian clothes left by a returning serviceman may need alterations. Edna Gray, clothing specialist at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, notes home sewers can adjust garments unless coats require precise tailoring or the man has gained or lost significant inches.
Memphis AP: Harry Conover, head of a model agency, denounces current fashions as making women look like matchsticks and harming health and disposition. He praises Anita Colby Ingrid Bergman Maureen O Hara and notes Cleveland Dallas and Atlanta as feminine beauty capitals after interviewing 75 candidates daily.
CHICAGO UP That postwar kitchen was worth waiting for. Kitchen gadgets on display at the Midwinter Home Furnishings Show included a sink that chews bones and pits and swishes them away, an electric dishwasher, and an automatic oven. Postwar homes will feature cork carpets glass drapes and plastic upholstery with an electronic blanket to adjust bedroom warmth.
An event drew almost twenty thousand attendees and was scheduled to continue through January 19. Organizers reported strong turnout and extended the run to accommodate demand.
On December 29 1945 Dennis as Administrator of the estate of Raymond Jesse Blaine of Linn County Iowa is authorized to collect debts and file claims. Creditors must present claims to the Linn County District Clerk through the administrator Cedar Rapids.
In the District Court of Iowa County Cedar Rapids an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of Pele Bethins, late of the county, will be proved on a date in the District Court House in Cedar Rapids. Dated 1946. Arthur Raz, Clerk. Wm J Matias, Attorney.
Notice of appointment of Marie A. Walton as Administratrix of the estate of John Kreijei late of Linn County Iowa. All debts to be paid promptly to the Administratrix through attorney Chas L. Benesh. Filed January 8 1946 in District Court.
State of Iowa Linn County ss notice is hereby given that on December 24 1945 the undersigned were appointed and copy as executrices of the estate of E W Laplant late of Linn County deceased All persons indebted to said estate or having claims against the same will file with the district court Laura M Laplant Ferne Zola L Ada ir Jane L Daniel Robert O Daniel 1120 M N B Building Attorney B B Building
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