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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1950

Page

2

Engaged To Wed Donald Burleson

Miss Barbara Minor and Donald Burleson announce their engagement. Miss Minor, in nurses training at St Luke's hospital, is from Riceville. Burleson, son of Mr and Mrs Howard C Burleson of 4302 Woodfield Lane NE, attends Coe College and belongs to Chi Alpha fraternity.

Barbara Minor Donald Burleson Howard C. Burleson Woodfield Lane Harry D. Minor Riceville Miss Minor St. Luke’s Hospital Mr. Burleson Coe College Chi Alpha

Virginia Ellis Weds Richard Crissinger at St Matthew's

Miss Virginia Ellis daughter of Mr and Mrs Clair Ellis of Toddville married Richard D Crissinger of Cedar Rapids in St Matthew's Church The Rev James Kearns presided Best man was Jack Crissinger Ushers Don Ellis Jack Giblin and William Quaas Attendants Dolores Farrens Mrs William Quaas and Mrs Dennis Collins wore antique gold satin gowns The couple planned a Chicago honeymoon and will reside at 1627 Second Avenue SE after a breakfast for 30 at the Roosevelt hotel

Virginia Ellis Clair Ellis Toddville Richard D. Crissinger Cedar Rapids St. Matthew’s Church James Kearns Mr. Crissinger B. R. Crissinger Eleventh Street Dolores Farrens William Quaas Dennis Collins Jack Crissinger Don Ellis Jack Giblin

Designs that swing back to traditional furniture style

Elizabeth Hillyer notes a trend toward traditional furniture with more elaborate carving and finishes. The spring previews in Chicago and Grand Rapids showcase a Georgian double dresser at The American Furniture Mart with serpentine front and mahogany veneers. It features ornate antique hardware and deep top drawers suitable for handbags.

Chicago Grand Rapids American Furniture Mart

New Officers Installed by Melody Camp

New Officers for Melody Camp 10715 Royal Neighbors of America have been installed for the ensuing term. Installing officers were Vivian Hansen Mabel Glover and Emma Melsha. Heavy with names, the roster includes Mil dred Hardy as oracle and Genevieve Hollingsworth as past oracle. Visitors from Parlor City, Valley and Shellsbury camps attended the ceremony.

Melody Camp Royal Neighbors of America Vivian Hansen Mabel Glover Marshall Emma Melsha Mildred Hardy Oracle Genevieve Hollingsworth Mabel Johnson Mary Bowman Hazel Ross Olive Cooper Marguerite Bradley Eve Powell Bessie Hansen Inner Sentinel Bertha Greene Outer Sentinel Marguerite McCau

Postponed Gold Star Mothers Meeting Rescheduled

The Gold Star Mothers meeting planned for Thursday at the Community House has been postponed to February 23.

Needlecraft ad offers Cone Whackee pattern and Laura Wheeler book

Advertises crochet pattern Cone Whackee pattern 802 for doilies and lunch sets with directions Send 20 cents to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago Ill Includes offer for Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book for 15 cents more featuring 104 illustrations and beginner to expert projects A free needlework pattern is printed in the book

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P. O Chicago Ill Laura Wheeler

Miss Sautter to Wed Kenneth Saeugling in Cedar Rapids

Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Frances Sautter formerly of Rockford Illinois now in Cedar Rapids to Kenneth Saeugling who lives at 215 Second Avenue Southwest Cedar Rapids. The ceremony will be read Sunday at the First Lutheran church parsonage Cedar Rapids.

Frances Sautter Kenneth Saeugling Sautter Rockford 111 Cedar Rapids Mr. Saeugling Second Avenue Lautter First Lutheran Church

League Women Voters Tax Study Group to Meet Thursday

The new tax study group of the League of Women Voters will meet Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Haven Simmons 128 Twenty second street NE.

League The League of Women Voters

Mrs Marilyn J McMinn and Dan Kavaya wed in Greeley

In a Monday ceremony at the Methodist church in Greeley the couple Marilyn Joyce McMinn and Dan Kavaya married. The bride is daughter of Emerson and Mrs McMinn of Greeley. groom is son of Mr and Mrs Kavaya of Mason City. They plan a Los Angeles home after a California Texas trip.

Manchester Marilyn Joyce McMinn Dan Kavaya Greeley Ambrose Giannoukous Mason City Emerson McMinns Kavaya Joseph Kavayas Karyl McMinn Alex Ringus Robert Kavaya Duane Hanson Danny Robert McMinn McMinn California Texas Los Angeles

Maradeth Beck to Wed James Houstman in February

Preston announce the engagement of Mara deth Lucille Beck to James Houstman son of Mr and Mrs E M Houstman of Olin. The wedding is planned for February.

Maradeth Beck James Houstman Preston Carl C. Beck Maradeth Lucille E. M. Houstman Olin

Ina Wickham to Speak at Cedar Rapids Quota Dinner

Miss Ina Wickham of Davenport district governor of Quota club will address the Cedar Rapids chapter at a Roosevelt hotel dinner tonight. Meal will be served at 6 30 p m.

Ina Wickham Quota Club Davenport Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel

Delta Gamma Sorority Rushees Initiated at Lucille Ondler Home

Delta Gamma chapter of Pi Omicron met Monday evening at Miss Lucille Ondler’s home. Rushees Charlotte Eckert Catherine Edmonds Donna Hakes Patti Hink Lylis Schaeffer Norma Schrengast and Sharon Williams attended. Those who had earned the first degree received the second degree of rough initiation.

Delta Gamma _ chapter Pi Omicron National Sorority Lucille Ondler F Avenue NW Charlotte Eckert Catherine Edmonds Donna Hakes Patti Hink Lylis Schaeffer Norma Schrengast Sharon Williams

Mary Holmes and Alvin Harman Tie Wedding at St Matthew’s

Mary Katherine Holmes and Alvin L. Harman wed Saturday at 9 a.m. in St. Matthew's Church rectory with Rev J D Kearn officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Holmes of Grove Court SE, wore a powder blue suit with red rose corsage. the groom is son of Mrs. Lauren E. Harman of Eleventh Avenue SE.

Mary Katherine Holmes Alvin L. Harman St. Matthew’s Church J. D. Kearn Harry Holmes Grove Court SE Mr. Harman Lauren E. Harman Eleventh Avenue SE Marvin Davidson

Spring pattern ad promotes Anne Adams frock pattern 4557

An Anne Adams sewing pattern ad touts a flattering spring shirt frock with shawl collar and paneled skirt. It lists sizes 34 through 50 and yardage for size 36, plus instructions to send coins to The Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department in Chicago Illinois. It also promotes a Spring Pattern Book and a free one yard blouse pattern.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department P. O Chicago

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A self help column on dependability and keeping promises. It urges being a reliable friend and self disciplined, noting how on time behavior and fulfilled self promises build trust and social success. Tomorrow: Test your grace.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers

Birthday Celebration For James Owens At Home

James Owens honored on his birthday with a Monday evening party at 1016 Eighth Street SE. Hostesses were Mrs. David Brien and Mrs. Joseph Duffie. Attendees included Mrs. Owens, Sandra, Jimmy, Irene, Mr. Duffie, Jo Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Marx and Linda.

James Owens Eighth Street SE David Brien Joseph Duffie Owens Sandra Jimmy Irene Duffie Jo Ann Edwin Marx Linda

Golden Rule Juniors Plan Valentine Party Details

Golden Rule Junior circle of the King's Daughters met Monday at Mrs. R. E. Haig's home at 2624 Grande avenue SE to arrange a February Valentine party and guest day. Edinburgh is noted as the center of Britain's printing industry.

Golden Rule the King’s Daughters R. E. Haig Grande Avenue SE

Build Extra Strength and Energy For the Winter Days Ahead

Community shoppers urged to stock up on affordable essentials with Penny For Penny and Peter Pan Bread. Aimed at families, the notice highlights cost savings on staple foods and suggests prioritizing nutrition for children during cold months.

Peter Pan Bread Claims Health Benefits for Kids

An advertisement asserts enriched Peter Pan Fresh Bread boosts daily nutrition for children, promising eight slices provide substantial percentages of calories, protein, calcium, iron, and B vitamins. The playful text touts balanced meals and urges purchase from grocers as the bread that makes tastier meals.

Peter Pan Fresh Bread Boosts Winter Energy

The article promotes enriched Peter Pan Fresh Bread as a basic, economical source of energy for winter physical activity. It argues bread provides essential energy and is medically approved to appear at every meal, supporting diet conscious readers.

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Barsara Minor Richard Crissinger Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer Iowa Double-Star Daily Schamberger’s *x Bakery PI Omicron Sorority Rushees Schaeffer Phil-Gas Omeft Shirley Webster Farnitu Home Specialty Store First Avenue NE Mary Holmes Alvin Harman Ben Franklin ATCC Nucoa America Spencer Drarist 3Rd St. N.E Laura Winsor Caroline Pribyl Dancei Golden Rule Juniors Edinburgh
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