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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1950

Page

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Pythians Install New Officers in Star of West Lodge

Mr. James E. Greenway and Mrs. James E. Greenway head Star of West lodge 1 Knights of Pythias and Winter Temple 78 Pythian Sisters for 1950. The installation followed a banquet at the YMCA and featured officers presented by grand officers from Manchester, Martelle and Marengo, with many retiring leaders honored.

James E. Greenway Star of West Lodge Knights of Pythias Winter Temple Pythian Greenway Knights of Pythias Hall Y.m.ca Ralph Moeller Susan Griffith Arlene Meek C. B. Fullerton David Myers Zephur Travis E. E. Parson Marion I. A. Buffington Marie Douglas Francis Gosling Manchester Guy Martin Martelle Sharon Myers Harold Green E. B. Rohn Myrtle E. Andrew Douglas A. A. Lyon Curtis Boles Moeller J. B. Barker Constance Andreson Rosine Hemminger F. M. Davis R. C. Wood Myers al Ways C. D. Fullerton Carl Goodwin L. W. Minehart William Waverka H. I. Michel Joyce Underwood Green Buffington Temple Orville Herrick Mr. Green Iowa R. R. Hibbs Marengo L. J. Hendershot J. F. Ball Frank Sheppard Roy Williamson Henry Ellis John Hathaway Richard Fisher M. L. Nathanson W. R. Fair George Mittlestedt Herbert Aides Fullerton Michel Earl Yearick

Powell Family Plans Weekend Visit and Chicago Trip

Mr and Mrs Leo Powell of Vernon Court SE will travel Thursday to Clifton Illinois to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Francis Neveu for a weekend. They will then spend the following week in Chicago with the family.

Leo Powell Vernon Court SE Clifton, Ill Francis Neveu Chicago

Miss Henrietta Safley Honored At Buffet

Mrs. A. N. Strittmatter and Mrs. W. J. Moershel hosted a buffet supper honoring Miss Henrietta Safley bride elect. Ten guests attended at 1917 C avenue NE. Miss Safley is set to wed Joseph J. Wilson on February 4.

A. N. Strittmatter W. J. Moershel Henrietta Safley Strittmatter C Avenue NE

New Officers Installed By Praha Rebekah Lodge

Christine Earhart district deputy president and Star of Maine staff installed officers of Praha Rebekah lodge 5 led by Doris Burkhart noble grand for the coming year. Members include Ella Miller past noble grand and Helen Renshaw vice grand among many others with committees and gifts presented to past noble grand Ella Miller.

Praha Rebekah Lodge 5 Christine Earhart Star of Maine Doris Burkhart Noble Grand Ella Miller Helen Renshaw Evelyn Prusek Emma Jadrnicek Blanch Libal Margaret Coats Cloane Peal Alta King Bertha Green Laura Horsky Nellie Cox LeNora Schuknecht Libbie Fieseler Claudia Zobel Inside Guardian Edna Helsey Outside Guardian Mildred Haldy Irene Haldy Julia Stefan Frances Haller Sadie Vlack Mayme Kroulik Alice Blahnik Lulu McMoran Libby Fieseler Alma Voko

Rebecca Alexander Tent 14 Holds Officer Installation

Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War Tent 14 installed officers on Tuesday afternoon led by Jeannie Lindsey as president and Nettie Heaton retiring president. Dorothy McGrory installed guide. Adah Toogood installing president. Gifts presented to Mrs Heaton. music by Mrs McGrory. refreshments by the social committee led by Alma Owens.

Rebecca Alexander Daughters of Union Veterans of Minnie Moravec Ada Schwab Mary Bucklin Etta Lefebvre Adah Toogood Bertha Hillerege Emma Briggs Etta Williams Dorothy McGrory Heaton Sutliff Lindsey McGrory Alma Owens

Aukerman Hosts Fu Jen Club Bridge Night

Mrs. A. H. Aukerman of 1640 First Avenue NE hosted a Fu Jen club gathering on Tuesday evening. Bridge prizes were awarded to Miss Mary Louise Weber, Miss Mary Stark, and Mrs. B. F. Webster.

A. H. Aukerman First Avenue NE Fu Jen Club Mary Louise Weber Mary Stark B. F. Webster

You Just Can't Keep Those Hair Cut Boys Quiet

A 20 year two man barber poll advises married women to thank their lucky stars for a mate needing regular haircuts. Feder and Aladano claim eight hair styles reveal character, from the hay-field artist to the emphatically bald, noting habits and personalities across each type. The findings aim to help identify a groom by his hairstyle once his hat comes off.

New York Roy Feder Rudy Aladano Feder Aladano

Stern realist and barber's blunt wife hat judgment

A stern realist shuns pipe dreams and tells a wife her hat looks horrible if needed. A bold, bald man who swears like a truck driver is a barber who nips stray hair and combs it over hairless scalp. He avoids grim facts and idolizes a gal who sees wonders regardless of reality.

Cedar Rapids Hairdressers elect new officers

The Cedar Rapids Hairdressers and Cosmetologists Association met at the Roosevelt hotel for dinner and elected officers: Maxine Weed president Dorothy Merveaux vice president Lucille Durr secretary Jessie Drew treasurer Marjorie Hahn financial secretary Ruth Lubkeman Pat McGillicuddy and Winifred Bulicek appointed to the board of directors

Cedar Rapids

Sunshine Circle of the King's Daughters Luncheon Meeting

The Sunshine circle met Tuesday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon at 1806 Mt. Vernon road SE hosted by Mrs. Robert McLeod. Members assisted by Mrs. Henry Smith and Mrs. E. K. Kimberling spent the afternoon making surgical dressings for St. Luke's hospital. Since Dec. 1 the group has logged 74 hours of philanthropic work. The Feb. 14 meeting will be at Mrs. Ge Speedling's home, 3700 C avenue.

Sunshine Circle of the King’s Daughters Robert McLeod Mt. Vernon Road Henry Smith E. K. Kimberling Louise May C. E. McIntosh St. Luke’s Hospital Ge Speedling C Avenue

Family departs for New York from Johnson Avenue home

Mrs. Robert C. Colehour and children leave by plane for New York City after visiting their grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Walter D. Patterson at 3110 Johnson Avenue NW. They will join Mr. Colehour stationed with the army on Governors Island. Miss Bertha Patterson accompanies them.

Robert C. Colehour

Informal Formals Bring Color to Men’s Dinner Jackets

Fashion forecast from New York previews a march announcement of vivid formal wear for men. Plaid tartan and red Panama jackets will be widely distributed for yacht club events, paired with tropical worsted trousers and matching accessories. White shirts complete the look as cumberbunds and bow ties echo the color scheme.

New York INS Louis XIV

New Wewaken Kiya Camp Fire Officers Elected

Susan Rock is named president of the Wewaken kiya Camp Fire group with Patty Dutrt as vice president. Marjorie Ann Kopecek serves as secretary treasurer and Marjeanne Nosek as scribe and telephone.

Wewakenkiya Camp Susan Rock Patty Dutrt Marjorie Ann Kopecek Marjeanne Nosek

Cedar Rapids Weavers' Guild Names New Officers

Miss Ruth Purdy and Miss Margaret Lahr hosted the Cedar Rapids Weavers Guild January meeting at 953 Twenty eighth street SE. Miss Elsie Lahr showed native weaving and tribal family pictures. new officers are Mrs. L. B. Dennis president, Mrs. James Noon vice president, Miss Elizabeth Bender secretary, and Mrs. Elmer C. Peterson treasurer.

Ruth Purdy Margaret Lahr Twenty Eighth Street Cedar Rapids Guild L. B. Dennis James Noon Elizabeth Bender Elmer C. Peterson

Novak Installed As President Of Canopu Club

George J. Novak was installed as the 1950 president of Canopus club at a regular meeting Tuesday in the Mon hotel. Jo Woods was named vice president Clarenc Van Fossen treasurer and Clif ford C. Lyon secretary.

George J. Novak Canopus Clu

Multiple Slaw Dressings Described In Recipe Notes

A list describes varied ways to serve cole slaw including whipped cream dressing caraway seeds celery seeds paprika and raisins as optional mix-ins. The note highlights flavor options and texture tweaks for the dish.

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Mrs Leo Powells Buffet Praha Rebekah Lodge D.A.V General Electric COPEN Second Avenue Pyoner Pal Ae Appliance Company Jay Breen C. R. Hairdressers Sunshine Circle Killian Company Annetta Shop of Casuals Killian Phyllis Battelle CR Weavers’ Guild Gibson ART Tina Een George Novak Canopu Gibson Greeting Cards Murray Reiff Killian's
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