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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1952

Page

2

Mt Mercy Students Earn in Anthology Poems

Eleven Mt Mercy academy students join the Annual Anthology of High School Poetry. Special mentions go to Jeannie Maybanks for A Glance at the Elf Family and Margaret Ann Buttre for The Beauty of a Soul. Other contributors include Mary Lou Broghammer Sheilah Anne Brady Carol Gorman Mary Renee Gorman Connie Koffron Jean ne Dueber Audrey Davis Patricia Melichar JoAnne Powers.

Mt. Mercy Academy National Fifth Avenue Carol Gorman Twenty-third Street Mary Renee Gorman Meadowbrook Drive Connie Koffron D Avenue Jeanne Dueber Memorial Drive Audrey Davis B Avenue Patricia Melichar JoAnne Powers Thirty-second Street

United Nations themed costume party at First Congregational Church

The Tri C s Couples club of the First Congregational church hosts its annual costume party Friday at 6 30 p m in the church. Ed Lee leads the program after dinner and R L Lighthart serves as general chairman with Mack Irvin F L Brinkman and Mr and Mrs Keith Bainter as committee chairs for publicity decorations and food respectively.

Tri-C First Congregational Church United Nations Ed Lee R. L. Lighthart Mack Irvin F. L. Brinkman Keith Bainter

Martha Marquis Circle to Hear Thai Student Miss Mojdara

Miss Malaiwan Mojdara from Bangkok will speak on life in Thailand at a Martha Marquis circle meeting. Luncheon follows at 1 p.m. at Mrs. John Hamrich’s home, 1304 A Avenue NE, with devotions by Mrs. Ben Peterson and assistance from several group members.

Malaiwan Mojdara Bangkok Thailand Martha Marquis John Hamrich Joseph Kitchin Robert Skinner Brooks Pinnick William Johns Charles Brooks Irving Churchill Ben Peterson

Dior Accents Slim Lines in Spring Styles

New York AP report outlines Christian Dior’s spring collection emphasizing slim pencil skirts and fitted jackets with waist emphasis. The lineup features wide cummerbunds, dolman sleeves, and wraps over sheath dresses, with bold color contrasts and black and white ensembles. Tina Leser and Paul Parnes also showcased casual to ornate designs, joining Oleg Cassini in previewing American spring fashion.

New York Christian Dior Atlantic Paris Dior Exoe Tina Leser Philadelphia Honolulu America South Pacific Paul Parnes U. S Oleg Cassini

Engagement of Audrey Jane Hackett to Pvt Ben Schori

Mayor and Mrs E J Hackett announce the engagement of their daughter Audrey Jane to Pvt Ben Schori son of Mr and Mrs C B Schori of Elgin Pvt Schori is stationed at Fort Holabird Baltimore.

Ida Mansfield Circle Supports March of Dimes and Camp Lookout

The Ida Mansfield circle of the King's Daughters met for luncheon at Mrs. C. J. Pollock's Marion home. Mrs. John Martin led devotions and members voted ten dollars for the March of Dimes and one hundred dollars for the Camp Lookout swimming pool.

Ida Mansfield King’s Daughters March of Dimes Camp Lookout C. J. Pollock Marion John Martin

Alpha Phi plans semi formal dance for Feb 9

Members of Alpha Phi chapter for Epsilon Sigma Alpha discussed a semi formal dance set for February 9 at a Tuesday meeting. J Archer Eggen from the public library spoke about the library's seven year expansion program.

Alpha Phi Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha YMCA J. Archer Eggen

National President Guest at Local Auxiliary Event

Mrs H H Kite, national president of the Woman's Auxiliary to the National Postal Transport Association, visited the local auxiliary on Tuesday. A 1 p.m. luncheon was held at the Community House with hostesses including Mrs Leo Curran and others. Tea towels and sewing room equipment were donated to the Community House.

H. H. Kite Kansas City Woman’s Auxiliary National Postal Transport Association Leo Curran A. C. Maxwell Amos Houser W. A. Moore Harry Flory

Miss Shirley Shadid Hosts Franklin High Friends Buffet

Miss Shirley Shadid will entertain 35 Franklin high school friends with a buffet supper Friday evening at her home 2740 First Avenue NE. Her mother Mrs. Nicholas Shadid and sister Mrs. W J David will be hostesses.

Shirley Shadid Franklin High

Mizpah Circle Meets At Mrs Finefield Home

Mizpah Circle of King's Daughters met Tuesday evening at 1337 B avenue NW with Mrs R Morey assisting. Mrs Ed Miller led devotions and the group voted $5 to the March of Dimes. Guests included Mrs Paul Colony Mrs Ina Logan and Mrs Arthur Schmidt of Vinton.

Mizpah Circle of King’s Daughters Lyle Finefield B Avenue NW R. Morey Ed Miller Paul Colony Ina Logan Arthur Schmidt Vinton

Mrs Ludlow Returns From Buffalo Vacation

Mrs J W Ludlow of 413 Thirty Fourth street NE returns from a four weeks vacation in Buffalo New York with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Lyle Fuller accompanying.

J. W. Ludlow Thirtyfourth Street Buffalo, N. Y Lyle Fuller

Pattern 4564 Half Size Woman's Dress Pattern Ad

You will look taller and slim in this tailored pattern with a shorter waistline full bust and hips. Half sizes 1414 1614 18 20 2214 2414. Size 1642 uses 35 yards 39 inch embroidery transfer included. Send 30 cents to Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Chicago IL with name address size style number.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept P. O Chicago

Bridge Club Roundup Sets High Scorers at 72 Percent

TheDuplicate Bridge club met last evening with 61 tables. First place went to Mr and Mrs Ray Gorman with 72 percent. Tie for second at 69 percent included Mrs John Franz, Mrs L W Busby, Mrs E H Pieper, and Mrs S G Blencoe. Third place went to Mrs A H Hallgren and Mrs W M Jayne with 68.14 percent.

Duplicate Bridge Club Ray Gorman Mmes John Franz L. W. Busby E. H. Pieper S. G. Blencoe A. H Hallgren W. M. Jayne

Brightwell–Butz engagement with Guam stationed groom

Ridgeway announces Delores Jan Brightwell to Lt. Marion F. Butz U.S.N. son of Ridgeway pair. Lt. Butz stationed in Guam. No wedding date set. Waucoma marriage planned for Sharon Stirm and Wilmer Landa Thursday at 10 am in St Marys Church. Rev. Drummy to officiate. Sylvia Fuller and Elmer Diggs marry in Ladora Methodist church. couple to reside in Wyoming where Diggs runs hardware business.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church C. E. Drummy Williamsburg Sylvia Fuller Elmer C. Diggs Wyoming Ladora Fay

Quick Hem Creases Vanish with Soap and Iron

A simple method to remove old crease lines from hems uses a soap rubbed on a cloth. Gently rub the cloth along the crease, wipe away soap, then press with a warm iron to make the crease disappear.

Life values guide actions in family crisis

A reader asks how a mother should handle an alcoholic husband. The author argues for personal life values a mother can rely on, suggests separation if needed, and cites Christian principles to guide action while avoiding prescriptive remedies. Wise guidance lies in principles, not specific orders.

Jesus

Coe Men’s Group Set Installation Dinner

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia at Coe College will hold an installation dinner Sunday at 4 30 p m in Greene Hall lounge. Officers will be elected before the ceremony. Alumni and active members are invited. program includes vocal and instrumental selections conducted by Theodore E Dahlfors.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Coe College Greene Hall Theodore E. Dahlfors

Golden Wedding Milestones for Mr. and Mrs. Oris J. Miller

Mr and Mrs Oris J Miller celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in Manchester after 42 years on Delaware county farms Their family dinner will be at the Glen Charles hotel followed by an open house for friends from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. They married Jan 14 1902 at Edgewood and raised seven children 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Nanchester Oris J. Miller Glen-Charles Mr. Miller Jacob Catherine Wagner Miller Etta E. Stone Charles Rebecca Hansel Stone Edgewood Delaware County Miller Illinois Central Railroad Manchester Feed and Supply Company Millers Harvey Harold Bernard Lyle Callendar Ellison Carradus Manchester Cedar Rapids Vincent Pugh Strawberry Point Otis A. Miller Delhi Emma Dunlap Fred Stone Masonville Louis Streeter Louis Higgins Independence Anna Schneider

Maple Leaves Blue Birds Elect New Officers

Garfield school sponsored Maple Leaves Blue Bird group has elected new officers Kathy Cerny as president Beverly Bales as secretary and Beverly Tibbitts as treasurer.

Maple Leaves Blue Bird Group Kathy Cerny Beverly Bales Beverly Tibbitts Garfield School

To Note Fiftieth Anniversary Manchester Couple

Mr and Mrs Japen Hansel will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday at the Firemen s hall with dinner and open house. They married January 12 1902 and have lived on a farm northwest of Manchester 23 years after farming at Garber and Greeley.

Manchester Japen Hansel Garber and Greeley Hansel George Hansel Dora Feidt John Feiddt Hansels Rex King Boyes Hot Springs Calif Roy Lloyd Elkport Clifford Boise Idaho Robert Hatfield Francis Hansel Roger Fuller Thomas Cross Bridgeville Realto Hansel Garber Jane Gray Dubuque Frank Edwin Heidt Bertha Hansel Earl Hindal Des Moines Delbert McDowell Mederville Irene Beyers Council Bluffs

Designing Women Henry Glass Unveils Colorful Nursery Pieces

Henry P Glass of I D I presents spring previews in Chicago and Grand Rapids featuring a color rich toy chest play screen and chair. The toy chest uses drawers in tangerine plum yellow green and brown to aid storage and learning for children. The play screen doubles as a room divider and activity center with painting pad peg board bulletin board dart board blackboard and health chart. The chair offers a bright canvas sling and removable posts for easy care.

Henry P. Glass I.D.I Chicago Grand Rapids Merchanidise Mart Mother

Wan-Ka-Wa Camp elects new officers for Taylor school

The Wan-Ka-Wa Camp Fire group for Taylor school has elected officers for the year. Marilyn Miller is president, Sandra Allen is vice president, Kathleen Slocum secretary, Shirley Smith treasurer, Mary Babe scribe, and Janice Donahue telephone.

Wan-Ka-Wa Taylor School Marilyn Miller Sandra Allen Kathleen Slocum Shirley Smith Mary Babe Janice Donahue

SUI Music Students To Present Recital

Iowa City students from the University of Iowa will perform in a North Music hall recital at 4 10. Helenka Bartunek of Iowa City plays Brahms on piano. Fellow pianists include Joan Borg from Victor and Alan Rea of Kansas City. They perform Brahms and Beethoven pieces and a saxophone duet of Prelude and Fugue by Robert Sibbing of Quincy Illinois with Wesley Bolin of Cedar Rapids.

Iowa City University Fof Iowa Music North Music Hall Helenka Bartunek Brahms Vincent Bartunek Joan Borg Victor Alan Rea Kansas City Beethoven Robert Sibbing Quincy, Ill Sibbing Wesley Bolin Cedar Rapids

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Mt. Mercy United Nations Party Iowa Floor Covering CO First Avenue Sedia Ito Idior Dorothy Roe Pvt Ben Schori Audrey Jane Hackett Auxiliary Miss Shadid Mizpah Buffalo Bishop Cerca Jerna Leloms Stella White Pat Prince Gardner Muriel Lawrence Mrs. Lawrence COE Men Neumode Neumode Hosiery Shop Second Street Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer ICE & Fuel Company SUI Housekeeping
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