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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1949

Page

8

Women Leaders Highlighted By Cedar Rapids BPW Club

Mrs. C. J. Knickerbocker spoke on women in politics using Sen Margaret Chase Smith as a model and urged women to be themselves and use common sense. L. P. Boudreaux discussed price policies and free competition, noting a threat to Penick and Ford. Cedar Rapids BPW, now Iowa’s largest club with 238 members, hosted guests Mr and Mrs Robert C Safely and welcomed Issy Katharine Owen of Newton visiting two weeks.

C. J. Knickerbocker Business and Professional Women's Club Margaret Chase Smith Maine L. P. Boudreaux Penick and Ford Robert C Issy Katharine Qwen Newton Cedar Rapids

I. C. Church Circle Entertained At Luncheon

St Margaret's circle of Immaculate Conception church hosted a luncheon Wednesday in the Florentine room at the Roosevelt hotel. Fifty one guests sat at an L shaped table with roses and pink tapers. After lunch the group played contract bridge. Committee chair Mrs John F Baker was assisted by Paul W Berner, B G Broghammer, H C Barger, Robert De Bont and Richard F Bruch.

I. C. Church St Margaret's Circle Immacuate Conception Church Florentine Roosevelt Hotel John F Baker Paul W. Berner B G Broghammer H C Barger Robert de Bont Richard F Bruch

Toastmistress Club Installs New Officers

The YMCA Toastmistress club installed new officers on Tuesday evening led by president Mrs. C C Kaldenberg and vice president Mrs J E Norrgard. Secretaries, treasurer, and chairmen were named, with Mrs Ray Cook serving as historian and Mrs H J Lamont as evaluator. retiring president Mrs Cook led the candlelighting ceremony.

YMCA C C Kaldenberg J E Norrgard Carl Bowman R. C Gultrap W C Pickard A J Mason Kathryvn Ragan Woodrow White J Truman Young Ray Cook H J Lamont Cook

Linn G O P Women Hear Krumboltz And Club Officers

Linn County Republican Women meet at Montrose hotel for January lunch. Dwight Krumboltz assistant city solicitor spoke on city government. Maude Krebs Imogen Emery presented a skit. Plans for a Des Moines field trip and state legislature visit announced. Mrs Knickerbocker outlined study groups on city government topics.

Linn County Republican Women’s Club Montrose Dwight Krumboltz Mass Maude Krebs Imogen B. Emery Charles Knickerbocker Des Moines

Volunteer Circle of the King’s Daughters Desert Luncheon

The Volunteer circle of the King’s Daughters met Tuesday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. Marvin Bishop’s home 1920 Johnson Avenue NW. The group sewed on a wool comforter for a needy family.

The King’s Daughters Marvin Bishop Johnson Avenue

Golden Jubilee Noted by Civic Service Club

Members of the Wednesday Social Club marked their golden jubilee with a luncheon at Wurster's tearoom. The event featured gold table appointments, old fashioned yellow rose nosegays, a candlelight ceremony for charter and former members, and tributes led by Mrs. Clarence Smith and Mrs. Hillerege.

Wurster A. W. Plock Hugo Hillerege W. F. R. Fair Hillerege Clarence Smith J.S Arendts

Mrs. Johnson Returns From Des Moines Visit

Mrs. Harry S. Johnson of 1516 A venue NE returned from Des Moines after a three week stay visiting her father, Henry E. Wagner, in his home.

Harry Johnson Des Moines Harry S. Johnson Avenue NE Henry E. Wagner

Hob litzells return from California visit

Mr and Mrs Adrian C Hoblitzell of 1922 First Avenue NE return Sunday from a month in California visiting family and friends. They were accompanied by Mr Hoblitzell s sister Miss Margaret Hoblitzell of St Joseph Missouri.

Adrian C. Hoblitzell First Avenue NE California Mr Hoblitzell Margaret Hoblitzell St. Joseph, Mo

Powderpuff Brigade at A C Gilbert plant in New Haven

In New Haven 300 women at the A C Gilbert Company perform complete locomotive assembly on miniature choo choos. The Huskies of a railroad roundhouse dismiss the idea yet these skilled workers handle all stages of production.

New Haven, Conn INS A. C. Gilbert Company New Haven

Tea Honors Dr. Koo at Coe College

A tea in the Voorhees hall parlor honored Dr T Z Koo of the University of Iowa after his final lecture on Chinese culture at Coe college. Townspeople who attended the semester course hosted the event with Mrs M R Warren Mrs Roy E Curray and Mrs John E Stansbury among the hostesses.

Koo University of Iowa Voorhees Hall Coe College M R. Warren Roy E Curray John E. Stansbury

Elizabeth Buchan Installed by Gold Star Mothers Club

Gold Star Mothers Club of Iowa chapter 1 installed new officers led by Elizabeth Buchan as president. The group named committee heads, reported donating to veterans hospitals, proposed aid for Knoxville veterans, and endorsed James H Schaffner for an honorable discharge as he nears end of life. Red Cross service reached 230 hours.

Gold Star Matters Iowa Elizabeth Buchan Beatrice Narber Myrtle Titus Marlon Jane Rawson Kathryn Ballou Stella Burchard Rith Eddy Ida Bowers Fannie Fliermanns Winifred Murphy Pauline Milligan Sarah Paullin Goldena Meyer Haddvig McFaddin Orpha Smith Florence Shanahan Lena Hagley Ruth Field Emma Anderson Verda Stevens Beatrice Reilly Esther Thome Edna Randall Carolyn Williams Ruth Whitters Veterans Hospitals Knoxville Veterans Hospital James H Schaffner Buffalo N. Y Red Cross

Mrs Tomas Celebrates 88th Birthday At Smith Home

Mrs Donald K Smith hosted an informal coffee at 1270 Second Avenue SE to honor her grandmother Mrs Anna Tomas on her 88th birthday. A small family dinner at the Smith home was planned for Wednesday evening to continue the celebration.

Donald K Smith Second Avenue SE Anna Tomas Smith Tomas

Bonnie Petersen Wins Pan-Hellenic Poetry Contest

Bonnie J Petersen of 1409 Second Avenue SE won Coe College Pan-Hellenic poetry reading contest Tuesday. Her piece The Mountain Whippoorwill by Stephen Vincent Benet impressed judges Grace Douma Marvin Cone and Irving Churchill while representing Kappa Delta. Other competitors were Jeanette McInnes of Delta Delta Delta and Patricia Post of Chi Omega.

Bonnie J Petersen Second Avenue SE Coe Stephen Vincent Benet Miss Petersen Kappa Delta Sorority Jeannette McInnes Delta Delta Delta Patricia Post Chi Omega Pan-Hellenic Council Grace Douma Marvin Cone Irving Churchill

Wawatasee Camp Elects Officers At Meeting

Wawatasee Camp members met Monday to elect officers with Betty Clarke chosen president Hjordis Anderson vice president Jacqueline Shearer secretary Brenda Beneke treasurer and Marilyn Blessing Barbara Davis forming the telephone committee.

Wawatasee Betty Clarke Hjordis Anderson Jacqueline Shearer Brenda Beneke Marilyn Blessing Barbara Davis

Angora Pussy Crochet Pattern 825 Offer

crochet pattern 825 for filet work with easy-to-follow charts and directions. Send 20 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. 549 West Randolph Street Chicago IL. Include pattern number and your name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago

Linn Encampment Installs Officers

Linn Encampment 49 100 F installs new officers in a Monday ceremony led by District Deputy Grand Patriarch W. J. Fleisher and the Centennial Encampment of Marion. Ray B. Hamilton named chief patriarch with George Sheets as high priest and other officers including John J. Shannon senior warden and Joseph J. Janeba junior warden. Appointive officers Avery Goodenough Charles Kunz Charles Vantalge Walt Siebert George Miller Zenia Arnold Hans Krough H. G. Ellis Walter J. Neal installed.

Charles Kunz Inside Sentinel Charles Vantalge Outside Sentinel Walt Siebert George Miller Zenia Arnold Hans Krough H. G. Ellis Walter J. Neal

Tea Service Etiquette Note

A plate and fork should accompany cake when served with afternoon tea or coffee to ease handling and enjoyment. The guidance emphasizes proper table setting and the smooth experience of tea service.

Mrs. Truman To Wear Expensive Inaugural Dress

Washington dispatch notes First Lady will don a gown made from $315 worth of material designed by Mme Agasta Caudillo. Caudillo avoids quoting the price, saying Mrs. Truman is usually conservative about clothing costs and sometimes buys dresses off the rack.

Washington Harry Truman Mme. Agasta Caudillo Mrs. Truman Truman-Barkley Mme Agasta

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BPW Club BPW Robert C. Safelys St. Joseph St.Joseph Esa America’s Finest Aga Dan C. Robb 2Nd Ave DIAL Appliance Company Arthur Beurle Toastmistress Club Blanche Gray Julia Hanna Helen Morgan Evelyn Keller Lucy Sampson Mary Ousiin Pauline Cohn Myrtle Shaw Louise Hanus Car Ime Miller Iowa City Marie Kragh Linn G.O.P. Women's Club Krumboltz Service Club Adrian C. Hoblitzells Lawrence Welk KCRG Delere T. Z. Koo Gold Star Mothers Club D. E. Smith Bonnie Petersen Wawatasee Camp Fire Carter Products, Inc Park Pt N.Y.C Arrid Enzler Hartmann Mayfair Mayfair Companion O' Nite Second Sens Avenue AUTON Mitvalsky ILTEN HAT Shop Third Street Johnny Cellar Second Street SE
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