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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1951

Page

2

Community Women's Club Marks 55th Anniversary Talk

Mrs. T. S. Chapman, second vice president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, spoke at Cedar Rapids Woman's Club on the fifty fifth anniversary. She urged clubwomen to lead in democracy, fight communism through vigilance, and strengthen community governance to prove peace through understanding and love. Local and state officers were introduced, plus past presidents and charter members, with a musical interlude by Miss Lois Rose and Mrs. Galen Lee Rose.

Barbara Shonka the Gazette T. S. Chapman Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club Chapman General Federation of Women’s Clubs America General Federation Hiram Houghton Red Oak L. L. Johnson Martin van Oosterbhout Orange City Sara Nott Marion I. A. Rankin Iowa City A. E. Heinrich O. J. Elsenbast E. M. Soboda Lois Rose Galen Lee Rose

Mrs Chehak Hosts Sewing Club Dessert Meeting

Mrs John Chehak at 1515 Second Avenue SE will entertain members of her sewing club with a dessert gathering this evening at her home.

John Chehak Second Avenue SE

Anniversary Banquet For Postal Auxiliary

The 49th anniversary banquet of the Auxiliary to the Postal Transport Association was held Saturday in the Florentine room at the Roosevelt hotel. Guests included members' husbands as well as committee members Mrs Leo Curran Mrs Carl Godden and W R Mason.

Postal Transport Association Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Mmes Leo Curran Carl Godden W. R. Mason Harry Flory Will Goon Glen McGuire Men’s Association Stephen Pattee

L.M.E. Study Club Hosts Dessert at Newbold Home

Members met Monday evening for dessert at Mrs. Park Newbold’s home 2000 Bever avenue SE with Mrs. Myrtle Williams as assisting hostess A guest night is planned for February 5 at Mrs. John S. Kehrer 148 Thirty-sixth Street NE.

L.M.E. Study Club Park Newbold Bever Avenue Myrtle Williams John S. Kehrer Thirty-sixth Street

Cedar Rapids Country Club Elects Three Directors

At the annual meeting Monday night Cedar Rapids Country Club elected Dr. B. J. Moon Reginald Figge and William P. Ellwood as directors.

Cedar Rapids

V F W Auxiliary to Meet at Hall Thursday

The V F W auxiliary to post 788 will hold a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the V F W hall Discussion will cover the Second district meeting planned for January 14.

V. F. W. Hall

Lionelles Plan Thursday Luncheon at Roosevelt Hotel

The Lionelles will meet on Thursday for a 1 p.m. luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel.

Lionelles Roosevelt Hotel

Manchester couple unite in double ring Methodist wedding

Miss Donna Mae Clendennen and Roger Burdette Robinson wed in Manchester at the Methodist church. Rev. Joseph F. Hutchinson officiated a double ring ceremony. The bride wore white satin and Chantilly lace with a fingertip veil and carried red roses. They will reside on a Coffin's Grove farm.

Manchester Donna Mae Clendennen Russell Clendennen Roger Burdette Robinson Albert Robinson Joseph F. Hutchinson Ruby Robinson Elmer Clendennen Frank Davis Donald Thomas Oneida Coffin’s Grove

Pinafore Pattern 574 For Nursery Dress and Sundress

Reader is invited to mail 20 cents for pattern 574 from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Send name and address and P. O. Box 5740 Chicago 80. The offer also promotes Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book with patterns for crochet embroidery knitting and more and a free pattern within.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P. O Chicago Laura Wheeler

Extra Touches Brighten New Spring Styles seen by editors

New York reporters previewed spring and summer fashion for 165 visiting editors. Designers Pauline Trigere Maurice Rentner Herbert Sondheim showcased luxe touches like rhinestones and pearl embroidery on sheer wools and linens, with telescoping silhouettes and varied separates.

New York New York Dress Institute Pauline Trigere Maurice Rentner Rentner Miss Trigere Herbert Sondheim

Grime Couple Honored on 37th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs H E Grime were celebrated Saturday at a party hosted by daughters Mrs Edward Grubhoffer and Mrs Robert Nunn at the Nunn home 916 Center Point road NE. Four teen guests attended.

H. E. Grime Edward Grubhoffer Robert Nunn Nunn Center Point Road

Miss Gladys Linge Honored at Shower

Miss Gladys Linge was honored at a Monday evening shower at 530 Memorial drive SE hosted by Mrs. Richard F. Nazette with co host Mrs. Ted Paulson. Bridge and refreshments with pink and white decor followed. Guests included Mrs. Robert Carnes Mrs. Mark Cox Miss Barbara Shonka Mrs. John Whalen Mrs. William Franey Mrs. Howard Smith Mrs. John Palmer and Mrs. George Gable. Linge will wed Herman L Schultz Jr Saturday at the Chapel of Memories.

Gladys Linge Richard F. Nazette Memorial Drive Ted Paulson Robert Carnes Mark Cox Barbara Shonka John Whalen William Franey Howard Smith John Palmer

Square dancing at Cedar Rapids country club Friday

Advanced dancers meet at 8 30 PM and a beginners class starts at 8 PM at the Cedar Rapids country club.

C. R. Country Club Cedar Rapids Country Club

Keeping holiday plants for next year tips

The piece explains how to save poinsettias cyclamen and pepper plants for continued blooms. It covers temperature light and watering needs for poinsettias and cyclamen, including cool storage after blooming and back to 6 inches in spring, and cautions about fertilizing Christmas cherry.

Frances Kaufman Becomes a Bride

Miss Frances Kaufman daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Kaufman of 215 Fifteenth Street NE wed John Goldsberry of Kamrar in The First Lutheran church. Rev H G Schwegler officiated with a reception in the church parors. The bride wore a brown crepe dress with white gardenia and yellow rose corsage. The couple plans a Westward wedding trip.

First Lutheran Church Frances Kaufman Alfred R. Kaufman Fifteenth Street John Goldsberry Kamrar H. G. Schwegler Louis F. Stigliani DeKalb Ill

Exchangettes Club to Meet for Luncheon Wednesday

The Exchangettes club will meet on Wednesday at 12:30 for luncheon at the Officers Club Montrose Hotel. The afternoon will be spent distributing literature for the March of Dimes drive.

Exchangettes Club Officers Club Montrose Hotel

Five Cedar Rapids boys return to Campion Jesuit high school

Five Cedar Rapids boys re turned Monday to Campion Jesuit high school in Prairie du Chien after spending the holidays with their parents. Names listed include Frank Broghammer, Michael Martin, Terry McCarthy, and Emmett and Terry Neenan with their street addresses.

Cedar Rapids Campion Jesuit High School Prairie du Chien Frank Broghammer Grande Avenue Michael Martin Vernon Drive Terry McCarthy First Avenue Emmett and Terry Neenan Twenty-sixth Street Drive

Weddings in Sigourney Clarence and Tucson mark nuptials

In Sigourney Keswick resident Mrs. Keswick and Robert Eugene Herr wed at Rev W W Steinmetz home. In Clarence Miss Vera Doermann and John Eiben unite in Tipton parsonage with Rev F J Mittler officiating. In Tucson Patricia Jean Olson and A Hiett Ward Jr wed at Our Saviour s Lutheran church. couple to live in Toledo.

Sigourney Margaret Husband Keswick Robert Eugene Herr George D. Herr W. W. Steinmetz Clarence Vera Doermann Charles Doermann Tipton John Eiben Henry Eileen Onslow Evangelical and Reformed Church F. J. Mittler Tucson Patricia Jean Olson Palmer A. Olson Cedar Rapids A. Hiett Ward Edythe G. Ward Toledo Ohio Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Mr. Ward Ward Artcraft Printing Company

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa

Public notice that on January 12 1951 at 9:00 a m the District Court Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear proof for probate of Ludwig Hemsky s last will and testament Milo O Hanzlik attorney and Arthur Axmear clerk announce the hearing date and location in Cedar Rapids Iowa

Arthur Axmear Milo O. Hanzlik

Notice of Executors and Administrators Appointments in Linn County

Appointments dated January 8 1951 appoint executors and administrators for estates in Linn County Iowa. William E Baker Naomi M Miller Anna Vavra William Hudachek Lafayette Hudachek and their attorneys urge payment of debts and filing of claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk.

Appointment of Administrator for Estate of George Mark in Iowa

Notice is given that John G. Callas is duly appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of George Mark, late of Linn County Iowa, deceased. All indebted to the estate must pay promptly. those with claims should file them with the Linn County Clerk of District Court.

State of Iowa Linn County Grant Miller Iowa William E. Baker Naomi M. Miller William Varra Daniel Hudachek William Hudachek Lafayette Hudachek Fisher & Fisher George A Mark John G. Callas

Shirley Gaines Marries Rol Coffland in Grace Lutheran Ceremony

Miss Shirley Gaines daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Clark Springville and Rol lin Coffland son of Mr and Mrs Charles Coffland Blairstown exchanged vows Sunday at Grace Lutheran church officiated by Rev W C Stoll. The couple will reside on a farm near Watkins after a brief wedding trip.

Blairstown Shirley Gaines Jim Clark Springville Rollin Coffland Charles Coffland Grace Lutheran Church W. C. Stoll Carolyn Clark Paul Clark Janet Coffland Zella Mae Ralston Raymond Coffland Kenneth Heck Carl Krueger Bud Miles Mrs. Coffland Watkins

Susie Ferry Joins Ohio State Delta Gamma Sorority

Three year old Susie Ferry joined the Ohio State Delta Gamma sorority Monday night. The German shepherd dog leads blind Jacqueline Ferry of Granville to all her classes from the sorority house, delighting the sorority sisters.

Columbus Susie Ferry Ohio State Delta Gamma Sorority Susie Jacqueline Ferry Granville Ohio

Garment Care Tip on Replacing Buttons

A garment sent for dry cleaning or laundering benefits from removing breakable buttons. Run a thread along the front from one button hole to the next to guide replacement.

Eyes To Match Dress Color Now Available

Paris fashion reports that husbands need not worry when a wife alters her eye color from brown to green or hazel to gray to blue by wearing colored contact lenses. Designers and scientists collaborated to create these lenses, offering a complete set for about $1,000, though fashion leaders deem the plan sound.

Paris

June Junior circle plans hospital work and events

The June Junior circle of the King's Daughters met at Patricia Beatty's home. Guests included Nita Melsh and Joan Beatty from Dorcas circle. They will continue auxiliary work at St. Luke's hospital and attend the Friends day luncheon Saturday and services at First Christian church Sunday.

King’s Daughters Patricia Beatty Eighteenth Street SE Nita Melsh Joan Beatty Dorcas

Poems by 13 Wilson High Students Published

Original poems by 13 Wilson high school students were accepted for publication in the annual Anthology of Poetry by the National High School Poetry Association. Named contributors include Sharron Grumman Bob Bradley Jimmy Adams Dolores Dolph Patty Dutrt Mike Moore Betty Jean Struesky Pat Hahn Leona Hodina Jim Harger Patti Goodlenough Geraldine Tichal and Marlene Dorland.

Wilson High School National High School Poetry Association Sharron Grumman Bob Bradley Jimmy Adams Dolores Dolph Patty Dutrt Mike Moore Betty Jean Struesky Pat Hahn Leona Hodina Jim Harger Patti Goodlenough Geraldine Tichal Marlene Dorland

Luxury Furs Offer Varied Cuts and Lengths This Winter

New York fashion outlines rich fur options from capes and cape jackets to short boleros. Choices include white fox, ermine, Aleutian mink, pink mink, and sable with collars ranging from large to absent. A cocoon Aleutian mink jacket features a blue cast with white under-hair and a cape collar. An ermine cape with a calla lily collar and pearl rope trim completes the ensemble.

New York NEA Balmain Ermine

Notice of Probate Hearing for Rand Will

Notice is given that on January 12 1951 at 9 oclock a m the will of John E Rand late of this county deceased will be offered for probate in the District Court at the Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa The hearing will confirm proof and admission of the will Arthur Axmear Wm W Crissman attorney act for the estate

Lake State of Iowa Linn County Ludwig Hemsky Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa State of

Also Mentioned on This Page

Community Mrs. Chapman Postal Auxiliary Elect Directors V. F. W. Auxiliary Lydia Wehmeier Perkins Donna Clendennen R. B. Robinson Jiffy Maid Pinny Caure Elizabeth Toomey Capri Emily Wilkens Third Ave Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer C. R. Fuel CO Carl Hendrickson Anna Vavra Executrix Kubicek, Novak & Kubicek Joseph J. Severa Hush-a Sgaanlinnes Stella White Florence Home Specialty First Avenue NE Wilson High BI Gaile Dugas Wm. W. Crissman Faille Second
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