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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1947

Page

12

Solon Bride Marion Crozier Weds George Meyer

Miss Marion Crozier daughter of Mr and Mrs A B Crozier of Wall married George Meyer son of Mr and Mrs John Meyer Tuesday at 9 am in St Marys church Solon Details note her white satin gown long sleeves high neck shadow lace yoke full skirt train veil seed pearls bouquet of white carnations gardenias and an orchid Matron of honor Mrs Virgil Reese best man Bill Crozier groomsman Bob Crozier Wedding breakfast at Commonwealth tearoom Cedar Rapids reception at Virgil Reese home and a dance in the evening Meyer graduates and work history noted The Meyers will reside near Solon.

Solon Marion Crozier A. B. Crozier Wall George Meyer John Meyer St. Mary’s Rechere Illusner Virgil Reese Bill Crozier Bob Crozier Commonwealth Cedar Rapids Mrs. Meyer Mt. Mercy Academy Atending University of Iowa Cargill, Inc Meyers

Mrs Ethel Ristedt Honored Guest at Three Courtesies

Mrs Ethel P Ristedt of Kansas City and former Cedar Rapids resident visits in the home of Rev Mr and Mrs William J Macaulay at 519 Indian road SE and is honored at several week long courtesies. She plans to return Saturday. Mrs Eugene M Pinney will host a coffee Friday morning. Mrs George Kosek entertained 12 guests for luncheon. Mrs Delbert Ashby hosted at 2520 Country Club at SE on Tuesday.

Ethel P. Ristedt Kansas City Cedar Rapids William J. Macaulay Indian Road Eugene M. Pinney Thirty-fourth Street Ristedt George Kosek Hawthorne Hill Delbert Ashby Country Club

Mrs Swem Returns From Evanston Holiday Visit

Mrs A R Swem of 1812 Blake boulevard SE resumed home duties after spending Christmas in Evanston Til visiting her son Edward R Swem and his wife, Mrs Swem.

A. R. Swem Evanston Blake Boulevard Evanston, Til Edward R. Swem

Mrs. Larimer Hosts Bridge Club at 2036 Fifth Avenue SE

Mrs. E. J. Larimer entertained members of her Thursday bridge club with guests and a planned social gathering at her residence on Fifth Avenue SE. The event featured organized seating and light refreshments for attendees.

E. J. Larimer Fifth Avenue SE

Mrs Sheehy Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Edward Sheehy Jr hosted members of her bridge club at a luncheon at 110 Dows Lane SE.

Edward Sheehy, Jr Dows Lane

Mrs Charles F Hilman Hosts Sewing Club Gathering

Mrs Charles F Hilman of 834 Third Avenue SE entertained members of her sewing club at a social event with conversation, refreshments, and shared sewing tips.

Charles Hilman Charles F. Hilman Third Avenue SE

Randall Golden Anniversary Open House in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs W L Randall celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs L S Maloney Cedar Rapids family includes eight children 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild

W. L. Randall Thirty-second Street L S. Maloney Thirty-seventh Street Randall Cedar Rapids

Mrs Bell Hosts Luncheon for Sister at Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs John Bell of 656 Memorial Drive SE entertained at a Thursday luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club in honor of her sister Mrs G H Krohn of Kirkwood Missouri a houseguest at the Bell home. Mrs Krohn plans to return home Friday.

John Bell Memorial Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club G. H. Krohn Kirkwood, Mo Bell Krohn

Lodge installs new officers at Ce dar Rapids Past Ace Club

The Past ace club of Cedar Rapids lodge 4 Degree of Honor Protective Association installed new officers including Maude Archibald as president, Grace Gabel as vice president, Dulcie Noble as secretary, Elizabeth Som as treasurer, andanee Robinson as press correspondent, with Louise Smith as past president.

Ace Club Cedar Rapids

Junior Matrons Civic Club Elects Officers

The Junior Matrons Civic Club met at the YMCA on Wednesday to elect officers. New officers include Mrs. G. L. Churchsmith as president, Mrs. E. D. Dixon as vice-president, Mrs. E. Korensky as secretary, Mrs. V. Lagle as treasurer, Mrs. Don Roberts as civic chairman, and Mrs. M. N. Adams as social chairman.

Y.M.C.A G. L. Churchsmith E. D. Dixon E. Korensky V. Lagle Don Roberts M. N. Adams

Civic club event and charity luncheon announced

Historian Edward Sedlacek lists an installation at the Y M C A on January 20 at 6 p m. A luncheon and bridge party are set for January 17 at 1 p m at the Bungalow of the Light Company. Cookbooks from the Junior Matrons Civic club will be given to guests. Reservations to Mrs M N Adams at 27083.

Edward Sedlacek Y.M.C.A Bungalow of the Light Company Civic Club M. N. Adams

Leona Mills Junior Circle Meets at Rion Home

The Leona Mills Junior circle of the Kings Daughters met Wednesday at Rose Mary Rion’s home at 308 Thirtieth Street Drive SE. Officers installed were Marilyn Peck president Patricia Portzline vice president Jean Geesaman secretary Dolly McBride treasurer and Miss Rion Dr Jennie McCowan representative. The February meeting will be at Miss Portzline’s home 407 Thirty-sixth Street NE.

Leona Mills The King’s Daughters Rosemary Rion Thirtieth Street L. P. Johnson Marilyn Peck Patricia Portzline Jean Geesaman Dolly McBride Miss Rion Jennie McCowan Miss Portzline Thirty-sixth Street

Pretty dress pattern 4868 for girls sizes 2 4 6 8 10

Cedar Rapids Gazette ad promotes Pattern 4868 a simple girl’s dress with scallops and side-swept buttons. Easy to sew with illustrated instructions and tested fit. Size 6 uses 1 1/2 yards of 35 inch fabric. send 25 cents to Pattern Dept in Chicago to order.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept N. Clinton St Chicago Ill

Police Auxiliary Installs Officers

The Cedarids Police Auxiliary installed officers Wednesday evening led by president Mrs Albert Wilson and vice president Mrs Jerry Navratil. Past president Mrs Thomas Condon was also installed.

Cedarids Police Auxiliary Albert Wilson Jerry Navratil Tommy Gaines Fred Carsten Vaude Fellwock Sie Thomas Condon

Mercy Division Installation Report Correction

Correction notes an update in the Mercy Division installation report indicating G. I. A. assigned to the B unit. The document clarifies the role change and resetting of duties within the division.

Mercy Division

Grace Wike Mentioned in Gazette Wednesday Edition

The Gazette notes Grace Wike is mentioned in the Wednesday issue. The reference places her near the office of a past president, with context suggesting a ceremonial or related office association.

the Gazette Grace Wike Past Presit

Benefit Association To Hold C R Conference

The Woman's Benefit Association plans a Cedar Rapids convention at the Montrose hotel with state director Mrs. Margaret Kaelin in charge. Iowa representatives include Irene Cunningham Council Bluffs Anna Hank Muscatine Ruth Fox Orchard Dora Gracey Des Moines Ione Campbell Cedar Rapids Margaret Kahl Dubuque and Miss Helen Garlick West Des Moines. Plans will cover Iowa's participation in the National conference at Los Angeles next year. Mrs. C. F. Port of Clinton, state convention president for 1947, will attend to help run the convention scheduled for July in Cedar Rapids.

Woman's Benefit Associa Montrose Hotel Margaret Kaelin Iowa Irene Cunningham Council Bluffs Anna Hank Muscatine Ruth Fox Orchard Dora Gracey Des Moines Ione Campbell Cedar Rapids Margaret Kahl Dubuque Helen Garlick West Des Moines Los Angeles C. F. Port of Clinton

Designing Woman What to Place On a Coffee Table

A guide on arranging a coffee table with a large top for convenient items. Suggestions include lining magazine spines along one edge to display titles, placing ashtrays and a cigarette box, and adding a jar or dish for matches. The text notes the coffee table is an organizer and decor piece.

Center room focal point plant arrangement tip

A guide suggests placing a fresh flowers or a plant toward the room center as a focal point on a coffee table. Keep the arrangement trim and purposeful to avoid clutter and use slightly oversized simple objects that echo the room’s color scheme.

Notice to Creditors for the Estate of Robert Balm

The undersigned administrator, L. P. Benesh, requests all persons having claims against the estate of Robert Balm late of Linn County Iowa deceased to present them for payment. Claims must be authenticated and filed with the clerk of Linn County Iowa.

Nerses Uly Euoein Robert Balm Linn Laws Decea Ui Estete Ereol Linn County Iowa I Pee Ooure

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ethel Ristedt Bridge Club Mrs. Sheehy F Ave W. L. Rundall Mrs Past Presidents Club Liebke & Taylor Co Second Avenue Mello-D Farm Dairies Leona Mills Juniors Anne Adams Police Auxiliary Rayon Second Street C.R. Conference Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Lagomarcino-Grupe Rupe Co., Dist Kinney Kinne First Ave Madelyn Bishop Home Service Conultant Vienna Jeep Illinois Gas and Electric CO Lilli Ann Originals Swansdown and Jr L. P. Benesh
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