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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1950

Page

2

Jean Bredle Becomes Bride of Eric Larsen

Jean Bredle and Eric A. Larsen exchanged marriage vows New Year’s Day in Reno Nevada. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Bain, attended Coe College and Iowa State College and worked in San Francisco. The groom, son of Mrs. Ada B. Larsen, is in the export business in San Francisco. They plan to live in Redwood City.

Jean Bredle Eric A. Larsen Reno New Gertrude Bain Cedar Rapids Coe College Iowa State College San Francisco Mr. Larsen Ada B. Larsen Redwood City

Second Square Dancing Lesson Friday at Cedar Rapids Club

The second session in a new series of square dancing lessons will be held Friday evening at 8 o clock at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

C. R. Country Club Cedar Rapids Country Club

New Officers Installed by Past Noble Grand Association

At the last meeting new officers were installed led by president Louise Morehouse and vice president Emma Burmeister. Other officers include recording secretary Minnie Hermanek, financial secretary Iva Geist, treasurer Kathryn Dougherty, chaplain Julia Stefan, and musicians Florence Peterson. Color bearer Florence Peterson and press correspondent Marguerite McCaul were named. Installing officers were Helen Kunzman, Bernice Pierce and May Anderson.

Noble Grand Association Louise Morehouse Emma Burmeister Minnie Hermanek Iva Geist Kathryn Dougherty Julia Stefan Lucile Filipy Margaret Noblett Florence Peterson Marguerite McCaul Helen Kunzman Bernice Pierce May Anderson

Secret sister exchange planned by Alpha Phi at YMCA

The Alpha Phi chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met Tuesday at the YMCA to conduct a secret sister exchange and outline upcoming programs and activities for the club.

Alpha Phi Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Y.M.C.A

Bach Music Club Divisions Meet at YWCA Saturday

The senior and junior high divisions of the Bach Music club will meet Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Y W C A. Topic will be Sonata Form. At 2 p.m. the juveniles will gather for a program and musical games. Miss Eleanor Houts assisted by Marietta Woodward Margaret Church Sara Shinn and Marjorie Fos.

Bach Music Club Eleanor Houts Marietta Woodward Margaret Church- Sara Shinn Marjorie Fos

Embarrassed to hang dirty cloths you dye them black

A humorous tip suggests dyeing stained cleaning cloths black to hide evidence of a messy wash. The anecdote warns against visible stains and proposes dye as a quick fix to avoid embarrassment.

Designing Women By Elizabeth Hillyer

Dainty bits of applique decorate linens. Big projects like a bedspread or curtains gain style when cut-outs from a large scale print are appliqued. Choose a print with a repeating pattern, eye-catching color, and a few large drawings for best effect.

Mrs Marietta Turkle Installed as noble grand of lodge

Mrs Marietta Turkle was installed as noble grand of Home Rebekah lodge 79 by District Deputy President Christine Earhart and Star of Maine lodge staff. Officers include Mrs Mable Glover past noble grand May Repstein vice grand Mary Kness recording secretary Ella Scott financial secretary Verne Baker treasurer Grace Patrilla warden Ida Edwards conductor Pearl Wertz flag bearer Katherine Urban chaplain Dora Walker inside guardian Lillian Neff outside guardian Vava Hopkins musician Viola Kucera right and left support nobles and vice grandes Norvella Ellis assistant left guard. Mrs Gertrude Jackman to serve as third trustee.

Marietta Turkle Noble Grand Home Rebekah Lodge Christine Earhart Alice Andrle Star of Maine Lodge Mable Glover May Repstein Mary Kness Ella Scott Verne Baker Grace Patrilla Ida Edwards Pearl Wertz Katherine Urban Dora Walker Inside Guardian Lillian Neff Outside Guardian Vava Hopkins Viola Kucera Alice Alexander Maude Hovarka Norvella Ellis Gertrude Jackman Linn L.E.A Maine Lodge Hall Hans Krogh Albert Howard George Sheets John J. Shannon Avery Goodenough Joseph Janeba Vern Gordon Charles Gordon Jerry J. Hanns Alta Woodside Lucile Sheets Valeria Hamilton Dorothy Dougherty Rebea Ridgley Evelyn Janeba Katherine Bahradnik Inside Sentinel Bertha Greene Outside Sentinel Doris Russell Libbie Howard Viola Vantalge Ella Moody

New Cedar Rapids Degree of Honor Officers Installed

New Cedar Rapids Degree of Honor Protective Association officers were installed Wednesday evening in Sokol hall with Mrs Ethel Mathews and others presiding. The slate includes Maybelle Lehman past president Dora Lear president Catherine Urban vice president and a long list of officers and staff such as Elizabeth Meyn financial secretary Dorothy Robinson treasurer Mable Woods right assistant Elizabeth Schulte left assistant Louise Smith inner watch Maude Archibald outer watch and others serving as color bearer ushers and trustees.

Cedar Rapids Degree of Honor Protective Association Sokol Hall Ethel Mathews Ethel Darling Emily Kremenek Bessie Culbreth Carrie Morcombe Lodge 2 Maybelle Lehman Dora Lear Catherine Urban Marietta Burgess Pearl Deale Elizabeth Meyn Dorothy Robinson Mable Woods Elizabeth Schulte Louise Smith Maude Archibald Alice Parcel Dulcie Noble Dora Walker Viola Kucera Mable Glover Bonnie Burgess Edythe Burke Emma Burmeister Red Cross Hilda Pickart Winnefred Dyson Mary E. Gode Glee Club

Linn Encampment 49 and L E A Install Officers in Maine Lodge

Linn Encampment 49 and the L E A auxiliary held a joint installation Tuesday in Maine lodge hall. District officers Hans Krogh and Albert Howard presided with a full slate of incumbent and auxiliary officers named, and notes of upcoming institutions in Clinton and Osceola.

Surprise Dinner Honors Arlene Menneke on Eighteenth Birthday

Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Menneke of 1835 Fourth avenue SE hosted a surprise dinner Wednesday for their daughter Arlene Menneke on her eighteenth birthday. Guests included Shiela and Louise McDermott Wanda Reinhardt Lois Zimmerman and Miriam and Michael Menneke.

Hugo Menneke Fourth Avenue SE Arlene Shiela Louise McDermott Wanda Reinhardt Lois Zimmerman Miriam Michael Menneke

Home Rebekah Staff Club Installs New Officers

The Home Rebekah Staff club announces new officers including Mrs Wayne McCaul as president Miss Helen Baker as vice president Mrs James Kasper as secretary Mrs Roy Jackman as treasurer Mrs George Baker as chaplain and Mrs Herman Wertz as drill captain Installing officers were Mrs C Havorka Henry Ellis Mrs Leota Kraut Miss Bess Wilson and Mrs George Kisinger.

Home Rebekah Wayne McCaul Helen Baker James Kasper Roy Jackman George Baker Herman Wertz C. Havorka Henry Ellis Leota Kraut Bess Wilson George Kisinger

Willing Workers meet at Heaton home for charity

Willing Workers circle of the Kings Daughters gathered Wednesday at Mrs. Pat Heaton’s 1321 A avenue NW. Mrs. S E Richards assisted. The group voted money for Boys haircuts at the Community House and welcomed new members Mrs. Richard Gitt and Mrs. Harry Berg.

King’s Daughters Pat Heaton A Avenue NW S. E. Richards Richard Gitt Harry Berg

Formal Dancing Recital At Cedar Rapids Country Club

Students of the Frantz School of Dancing will be presented in a formal recital this evening at 7 30 at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. Assisting during the evening are Mrs Harvey C McClary Mrs E F Moorman of the Cedar Rapids Country club and Mrs John Locher and Mrs W G Kruckenber of the Elmcrest Country club. About 150 students will take part.

Frantz School of Dancing Cedar Rapids Country Club Harvey C. McClary E. F. Moorman John Locher W. G. Kruckenber Elmcrest Country Club

New Camp Fire Officers Named at Okiigo Group

Cave Buck ingham becomes president of the Okiigo Camp Fire Group with Elaine Andrew as vice president and scribe. Charles Van Cleve serves as secretary and Leta Blood as treasurer in the new leadership lineup.

Okiigo Cave Buckingham Elaine Andrew Charles van Cleve Leta Blood

Secrets of Charm Hats Redesign by Powers Girls

Two of the Powers Girls describe spring hat updates using simple trims. They show practical ideas to revamp old hats with ribbon, beads, and veiling while advising on appropriate materials for day wear and personal style.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers Powers

Solo Dance Steps Promised For Readers

The column touts a delightful solo dance routine claim aimed at readers. It promises improved measurements and links the tale to a Powers story, noting a paper entry with a stamped envelope and 10 cents to cover costs for a self-ad option.

Fruit dessert with orange slices and dates in custard sauce

A quick fresh fruit dessert featuring alternating orange slices with quartered fresh dates served with custard sauce. The dish blends citrus brightness with sweet dates, offering a simple, elegant finish.

SIZES Hane Hao SIZES Hane Hao Pattern 4672

Sewing pattern notice by Anne Adams advertises two pieces for bridges and club meetings with a deep neckline and back panel. It lists sizes 34 through 50 and fabric yardage for size 36. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department with name address size and style number.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department P. O Chicago

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