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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1949
Page
2
Members of the Indian Creek Country club will meet at 9 p.m. for a bobsled party with chili and oyster stew at the clubhouse. Music by a juke box will follow refreshments. Reservations are needed by Saturday noon. George K. O'Brien, social committee chair, leads arrangements.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Barlow hosted their bridge club at 2190 Country Club Parkway SE on Thursday evening with a waffle supper at their home.
Dr and Mrs Richard H Veld and daughter Ellen return from a month long vacation in Phoenix Arizona and various California points They stayed with Dr and Mrs W Frost while in Phoenix.
Mrs. Delbert R. Ashby hosted a Friday informal tea at 25320 Country Club Parkway SE for Mrs. Ethel Ristedt of Kansas City who is visiting Cedar Rapids with her son and daughter-in-law Henry P. Ristedt and the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. William J. Macaulay. Mrs. Macaulay at 519 Indian Road SE hosted a Friday luncheon for Mrs. Ristedt.
Mr and Mrs E Corey hosted a Thursday dinner for sixteen at their home 1900 Fifth Avenue SE. Out-of-town guests included Mr and Mrs James Farrell of St Louis Mr and Mrs W S H Ornaoff of Pittsburgh Mr and Mrs Ed Valenta of Los Angeles Mr and Mrs H G Brent of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Ervin Zuber of Glenwood Minnesota.
Mrs Robert Rush of 834 Second Avenue SE entertained seven guests at a bridge party Wednesday evening. The Mines included David Durr Don Peck Richard O'Brien Rodney Dunn Richard Fosdick Marlin Moore and Lee Cronbaugh.
Nuptials unite Arlyne Roling and Arthur Johannes both of Cedar Rapids at St. Josephs church Earlville. Bride's parents Mrs Frances Roling and the Johannes family attend with Anita Mae Johannes and Alvin Roling. Rev B W Frommelt officiates. They plan to reside in Cedar Rapids where Johannes works for Quaker Oats.
Mr and Mrs Paul Nissen of 3008 D Avenue NE were honored Wednesday evening at a house warming. A covered dish dinner followed and a Ppiochle game was played. A gift was given to the couple by hosts Mr and Mrs Robert Wright Mr and Mrs A H Mc Cann Mr and Mrs Harry Michel Mr and Mrs Darrell Sawyer and Mr and Mrs Jack Lightner.
Harold Ward of the Chamber of Commerce speakers bureau spoke to members of the Amma Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi in the evenings. He discussed the work of the chamber and its community role.
Mary Sue Ferguson was installed as president of the LA to the SA of NA. Officers include Florence Hope as vice president Catherine Kiffe past president Betty Curran secretary Margaret Tremaine treasurer Nellie Lybarger chaplain Mary Leedom conductress and Virginia Cheetham guard. Board of directors include Sophia Martin chairman Louise Doyle and Fannie Davidson. A dinner preceded the meeting.
Eight women formed the Inkle and Finesse bridge club on Thursday and will meet monthly. Mrs. Earl Pickerill hosted the organizational luncheon at the Embassy club, with members including J. W. Wilson Jr Harold Ammons Charles Jansson F. D. Collogan Orville Dame G. Earl Peterson and W. F. Hill.
One hundred thirty two Camp Fire Girls have signed up for babycraft classes to begin Saturday at 10 a.m. at two local hospitals. Mrs. John Battin notes more registrations are expected. In four Saturdays participants learn baby care topics and take a final written exam for Camp Fire recognition supervised by Miss Rita Gavin and Miss Margaret Loveland.
Mrs. John R. Whinnery and her daughter Carol left Wednesday for their Berkeley California home after a month with Mrs. Whinnery’s parents at 3235 Bever Circle Drive SE.
Mrs. Gertrude Bain entertained Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon with Mrs. Robert Leamon assisting. Devotions were by Mrs. William Hughes. Guests included Mrs. L. A. Lower state superintendent of Junior circles and Mrs. JE Norrgard secretary of the Linn county union. Several finished garments were returned to Red Cross workrooms and the group voted $25 to a worthy cause. The next meeting Feb 3 will be at the Community House.
Over 100 youths attend the YMCA dance with Don Williams and his orchestra providing music. The 20-40 Club notes a 61 to 40 victory by the fraternity team last Monday. Plans for upcoming events include another Free Night at the YMCA, pool and ping pong facilities, a juke box, and a February 5 YMCA gathering with new records and soft drinks.
Members will meet at 6 30 pm at the home of Miss Iola Tillapaugh 1822 Ellis Boulevard Mrs Clifford Lyon and her committee will handle arrangements for the dinner followed by a social hour Miss Tillapaugh will discuss her recent trip to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone and show colored slides.
A half door can outperform a full door in tight kitchens. Bar doors save space in small apartments by restricting access to cooks while adding shelf space. The design may function as a partial door or attach to a top section to form a complete door.
Mrs Soper of 407 Sinclair avenue acted as hostess for her regular bridge club gathering Thursday evening.
Toastmistress club will meet Monday at 6 p.m. for dinner. Speakers will be Zona Guyott and Frances Mac Falls. Members unable to attend should call Hilda Hendrickson at 2-1244 before Saturday evening.
Naomi circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday for luncheon at the Me-Too tearoom. Mrs. Dennis Boyd was welcomed as a new member with an admission service by Mrs. Albert Peterson. Flavor cottage cheese with sugar orange rind and raisins as a pancake filling for dessert after a salad luncheon.
Notice states a will for the county deceased will be offered for proof and admission to probate before the district court at the Cedar Rapids court house. Clerk and attorney named with hearing date in January.
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