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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1949

Page

7

Betty Brown Lead Majorettes at Wilson High School

Betty Brown, 18, debuts as leader in her 18th year of life while continuing as Wilson High School majorette. She teaches twirling to 11th grade students at a local music store, mentors Doris Larson, and participates in clubs including Hortigan, library, Delta Gamma, and Thespians. She acts in plays, plays string bass in the All-City orchestra, aims to be a sociologist, and her circle includes Gail Anderson and Evelyn Soukup.

Betty Brown Wilson High School Betty Wilson Games Doris Larson Roosevelt Wilson Girls Athletic Association Library Club Delta Gamma Wilson Gail Anderson Evelyn Soukup Evelyn Bookkeeper Horizon GAA Cheryl Rutledge Fort Dodge Wilson Orchestra

Local Y groups announce meetings and teen TV guests

The article lists upcoming meetings for Wilson and Marion groups, Roosevelt, McKinley, and Hi Y Council with times and locations at Y M C A and schools. It also notes KCRG Teen Test contestants Mary Alice Wilson Hermie Mels Marjorie Moore Jim Jost Doris McNally and upcoming telecast details.

Wally Storm Don Bonkamp Bob Bartlett Dick Gray Bill Layton Ralph Stephan Don West Marion Jerry Jeffries Frank Domer Roger Hutchinson Kenny Otting George Young Wilson Group Y.M. Roosevelt Y.M. McKinley School Hi-Y Council Y.M KCRG KCRK Mary Alice Wilson Mt. Mercy Hermie Mels Marjorie Moore I. C Jim Jost St. Pat's Doris McNally Franklin Doris Marjorie

Seattle man dodges line buys 1949 plates early

A Seattle businessman avoids lines by purchasing 1949 license plates ahead of time. His wife, preferring a decluttered home, burns the plates missing the chance to reuse them. She then spends the next day standing in line for new license plates.

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Mary Haworth's Mail Faces Panther and Sister Kate

A reader details conflicts with sister Kate Haworth over money, clothing, and marital strain. The columnist labels Kate a dangerous, self serving figure and advises a firm, uncompromising stand to protect marriage and home.

Designing Women Bay Windows Trendy Modern Shades

The article urges updating bay windows with new roller shades that fit any size and finish in colors or wood tones. It advises mounting blinds higher than the window and extending beyond frames to modernize the room and control light.

Cedar Rapids Gazette January 20 1949 Item

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports local news and notices from Thursday January 20 1949 with brief items on events, prices and community updates. The readable text lists standard newspaper briefs typical of a mid century city edition.

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Window Drapery And Fresh Vegetables Storage Tips

The text notes plain drapery can create the look of larger windows and suggests straight hanging lengths to define window stops. It also advises refrigerating fresh produce like spinach beans and green peas immediately after bringing them home because vitamin values deteriorate at room temperature.

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