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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1950

Page

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Ellen Marie Burke Weds Max D Todd in Vinton Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Jay J Burke announce the secret marriage of their daughter Ellen Marie to Max D Todd son of Mr and Mrs Leland Todd. The ceremony was read Oct 23 in Vinton with Mr and Mrs Line Kalell of Cedar Rapids attending. They will reside at 1235 Thirty fourth Street NE after Friday.

Jay J. Burke Thirty-fourth Street Ellen Marie Max D. Todd Leland Todd Eleventh Street Vinton Line Kalell Cedar Rapids

Brotherhood Trainmen and Auxiliary Install Officers

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen 56 and the auxiliary held a joint installation last weekend. Della Rodgers and Leo Minehart were past presidents, with Julia Stefan installing conductress and Dan Harrington conductor. Auxiliary officers include Irene Minehart president and Elizabeth Beall conductress. Brotherhood officers list Frank Lynott president and Dan Harrington conductor with other posts.

Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Ple Della Rodgers Leo Minehart Julia Stefan Dan D. Harrington Irene Minehart Lillie Hunter Helen Squires Blanche Concannon Elizabeth Beall Marie Ehrhardt Minnie Nurss Mae Durgan Grace Ap

Beverly Ann Droz Wed to Alan Leek in Iowa City

Mr and Mrs Glen Droz announce the marriage of their daughter Beverly Ann to Alan Leek of Cedar Rapids. The ceremony was held January 3 in Iowa City with Dr L L Dunnington officiating. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr Leek works at the Montrose hotel.

Glen Droz First Street Beverly Ann Alan Leek Cedar Rapids Iowa City L. L. Dunnington Leek Montrose Hotel

Tri Delta Alliance Meeting Planned at Hale Reid Home

Tri Delta Alliance will meet Tuesday at 1819 Park avenue SE the home of Mrs Hale Reid. Mrs D C Arnold Mrs B H Day Mrs M M Delzell and Mrs James Horan will assist.

Tri Delta Alliance Hale Reid Park Avenue SE D. C. Arnold B. H. Day M. M. Delzell James Horan

Asmy now Stella White collar care tip

The guidance advises not creasing shirt collars with the iron. After a flat press, simply fold the collar to reduce edge cracking and extend wear.

Merimyx Dancing Club Tonight at Roosevelt Hotel

The Merimyx Dancing Club meets at the Roosevelt hotel this evening. Social hour at 8 30, dancing from 9 30 to 12 30 with Al Spetrino and his orchestra. Hosts Mr and Mrs Frank Guyott assisted by several named members.

Merimyx Roosevelt Hotel al Spetrino Frank Guyott Messrs. and Mines Gordon Coote Joe Hall, Jr Bill Orelander William Cornish Millard Port Stan Peterson Farlow Matice Frank Vane Herbert Eberhart Fred Todd Troy Winegar

Della Dunbar Weds Wayne M Swan in California

Miss Della Albrecht Dunbar wed Wayne McIntyre Swan on January 1 at All Saints Episcopal Church Palo Alto California. The couple plans to live in Los Angeles where Swan an engineer, was a Iowa State College graduate.

Della Albrecht Dunbar Cedar Rapids Wayne McIntyre Swan All Saints Episcopal Church Palo Alto Calif Oscar Green Ernest Dunbars Mr. Swan T. E. Swans Forest Drive Judith Dunbar Bill Thompson Walter Dunbar Russell Yerkes Los Angeles Iowa State College

I C Women Sponsor Valentine Dance at Armar Ballroom

Women of the Immaculate Conception parish will sponsor a Valentine dancing party February 13 at Armar ballroom. Al Menke and his orchestra will play from 9 to 1 a.m. General chairman is Mrs Richard F Bruch with assistants Mrs C C Pitlik tickets Mrs Henry Choosky reservations and Mrs Leo Carney donations.

Crochet Hat and Bag Pattern 710 From Cedar Rapids Gazette

A knitting pattern notice offers pattern 710 for crochet with double crochet and waffle stitch. It describes using worsted or straw yarn and a metallic thread cord to adjust headsize for a cloche brim full of fashion. Send 20 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago Ill with name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P. O Chicago Ill Anne Haloms Anne Adams Pattern Department

Becomes Bride of Franklin Randolph

Virginia Louise Reihsen and Franklin William Randolph wed Thursday at St. Michael's in Belle Plaine. The bride wore blush pink satin with seed pearl trim and carried red roses with lilies of the valley. After a South honeymoon, the couple will reside in Belle Plaine.

Belle Plaine Virginia Louise Reihsen Franklin William Randolph St. Michael’s Church E. S. Flynn L. M. Reihsen Mr. Randolph Frank F Geraldine F. Reihsen Catherine Marley Carlynn Fisher Des Moines Joseph C. Randolph Dale Wanamaker John Wilkinson Marengo South Randolph Purdue University Iowa State College

Couple Weds Dec 31 at John Huss Parsonage

Cora Griggs and Lew Modracek married at 2 30 p m in the John Huss parsonage by Rev Ruth Husband. They reside on Route 1 Cedar Rapids. Mrs Modracek is a practical nurse and Mr Modracek works for Williams and Hunting.

Cora Griggs Lew Modracek John Huss Parsonage Ruth Husband Route 1 Cedar Rapids Modracek Mr. Modracek Williams and Hunting

Frank Meci Returns From Santa Fe Visit

Frank Meci of 2228 Meadowbrook Drive SE has returned after a month visiting his son Peter in Santa Fe New Mexico.

Frank Meci Meadowbrook Drive Peter Santa Fe N. M

Fragmentary OCR Keeps Mixed Animal and Object List

The readable text shows a jumble of terms including duck, bird, mineral rock, and bamboo like items with scattered numbers and labels. No coherent event or person is clearly described.

Crossword Puzzle Clues From A Historical Almanac

A list of numbered crossword clues spans across 55 entries with clues for various hints. The puzzle includes across and down prompts such as shops, motion picture, interstice, pass, mute, and fall flowers, plus abbreviations and classical references.

TIME Reader’s Book of Recipes Includes Global Dishes

Naomi Doebel notes recipes from TIME Reader’s Book of Recipes gathered from 2000 reader submissions. Florence Altmann tested 230 recipes published by E P Dutton and Company, including a stuffed Edam cheese dish from Mrs Georgie Gerstl Curaçao.

Mary Margaret McBride Time Reader James A. Linen Time Magazine Florence Altmann Young and Rubicam E. P Dutton and Company Georgie Gerstl Curacoa Netherlands West Indies

Sunshine Auxiliary installs new officers in ceremony

New officers for the Sunshine Auxiliary include Major A H Howard as adjutant major and Norman D Smith as aide Emma Hammond serving as others. Emily Kremenak becomes vice president Leona Borschel secretary Ella Miller treasurer with Lt. Dougherty as officer of the day and George Miller as guard officer. Committees list several members for dining room finance calendar ways and means flowers and improvement with past president Ella Scott escorted to station.

Sunshine Auxiliary A. H. Howard Norman D. Smith Emma Hammond John Singer Emily Kremenak Leona Borschel Ella Miller Charles Dougherty George Miller Alden Anderson Thomas Green George Sheets Alta Woodside Lucille Sheets Ella Scott Adjutant Smith Major Howard Ethel Height Dorothy Dougherty Marguerite McCaul Laura Burianek Ida Weatherly Viola van Talge Hazel Neal Libbie Howard Ella Moody Calendar Alice Andrie Anna McCreedy Bess Bachman Ways and Means Rebea Ridgley Emil Kremenak Flowers Valeria Hamilton Improvement

American Legion Auxiliary Plans All Day Sewing Session

The American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post will meet Wednesday starting at 9 30 a m in the Granby building Red Cross rooms for hand and machine sewing. All completed work will go to Veterans Administration hospitals. Mrs E A Dodge is in charge and attendees should bring a sack lunch.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post Granby Building Red Cross Veterans Administration E. A. Dodge

Beverly Meyer and Louis Burson Wed in Family Home Ceremony

Miss Beverly Sue Meyer daughter of George Meyer 928 Seventh Street SW and Louis Burson son of J W Burson Pekin Illinois were married December 31 at the brides parents home by Rev Frederick Haag. They left for Fort Worth Texas to begin their life together.

Beverly Sue Meyer George Meyers Seventh Street Louis Burson J. W. Bursons Pekin, Ill Frederick Haag Fort Worth Texas

Designing Women Lamp Trends In Home Showings

In Chicago and Grand Rapids a pyramid column boxwood and pewter candlestick lamp trend debuts with designer Tom Woodry. Lamps feature tall bold bases, indirect lighting, three way switches, and dramatic color options including copper black white chartreuse and green panels.

Chicago Grand Rapids Tom Woodry

Mrs. Martin Returns From Visit With Demorest Family

Mrs. Ralph F. Martin of 1819 Fifth Avenue SE has returned from a two week visit in Westerville Ohio with her son in law James A Demorest daughter and their children Tom Linda and Danny Tommy accompanied Mrs Martin back to Cedar Rapids for an extended stay.

Ralph F. Martin Fifth Avenue SE Westerville Ohio James A. Demorest Tom Linda Danny Tommy Martin Cedar Rapids

Rahes to Move to California After Collins Radio Transfer

Mr and Mrs N J Rahe will relocate to Burbank California as he transfers to Collins Radio Company. He departs tonight and the children Terry and Michael will join later with Mrs Rahe staying with her parents Webb Per ley 2052 Linn boulevard SE. The Rahes were honored at a farewell dinner at H E Rahes 1030 Fourth avenue SE. Back from New York Mr and Mrs H Grennan 1833 Higley avenue SE have returned after holidays with their daughter son in law Mr and Mrs E B Schlenk.

N. J. Rahe Burbank Calif Rahe Collins Radio Company Terry Michael Webb Perley Linn Boulevard Rahes H. E. Rahes Fourth Avenue New York H. Grennan Higley Avenue E. B. Schlenk

Lip-uips Lipstick Folders Offer Portable Color

In New York cosmetic writers describe lip-uips a match-folder style lipstick set. The disposable single use sticks come in six shades Dawn morning noonday dusk twilight and midnight with a metal reflector inside the folder. The complete package sells for 20 cents to cosmetic buyers.

Phyllis Battelle New York INS

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

Promotional piece extols charm as a free inner asset usable through wisdom and self honesty rather than purchased goods. It hints at future columns offering self-improvement tips and directs readers to Cedar Rapids Gazette for more information.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers Cedar Rapids

Notice of Appointment of Administrator

Notice announces Prank C. Byers as administrator of the estate of Steele Wilcox of Niantic, Iowa. Creditors must file authenticated claims with Linn County Clerk, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and debts are to be paid promptly.

Notice of Administration for Hannah Mott Estate

On January 7 1950 Linn County Iowa an administrator was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Hannah Mott late of Linn County Iowa All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate settlement to the undersigned Those having claims against the estate will file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court L Mott Administrator W L Pahey Attorney

Iowa Linn County Cedar Rapids C. Byers State of Iowa Linn Cante Hannah Mott L. Mott W. L. Pahey

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R. T Auxiliary aAsmy Stella White Merimyx Dancing Club Della Dunbar Wayne M. Swan I. C Valentine Troy Eerienda Montz Kwcr Rao” Aundry * Dry Cleaners Dial Marion Franklin Randolph Franklin W. Randolph John Huss MR. Meci Horizo Bird United Alre Sinii Naomi Doebel Legion Auxiliary C. R Designing Women Hawaii Land of the Pineapples Dorothy Kahananui Gillett G. W. Higgins Appleton City Elizabeth Hillyer Corot’s Credit 9 Terms Furniture House Second Ave Mrs. Martin N. J. Rahes P.S J.R.P Easant Fiat Avenue Forde Co B Ccomwmle Orice
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