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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1942

Page

2

Don’t Stick to One Style of Coiffure

Hollywood style expert Damon Giffard warns that makeup and hair drastically affect a costume. He urges harmony between lipstick and rouge, appropriate textures, and seasonal color changes, plus formal coiffures for formal occasions. He cites Anita Louise and Penny Singleton as examples and stresses grooming over sheer spending.

Damon Giffard Hollywood Anita Louise Mr. Giffard Penny Singleton Blondie Miss Singleton

Birthday Celebrations and Local Marriages Highlight What Cheer News

What Cheer notes birthdays for Mrs. Pearl Johnston Mrs. John Rah Frank Axmear and Henry Faas. Marilyn's eighth birthday observed with dinner by Mrs. Elmer Courtney. Includes parties for Mrs. Wagner Mrs. Coriaeres and marriages of Robert Coria to Wilma Good and Edwin Bender Joy Miller wedding at Rev. D J Fisher home. Legion hosts farewell for local youths bound for Fort Des Moines with draftees and volunteers listed.

Pearl Johnston John Rah Frank Axmear Henry Faas Elmer Courtney Marilyn Carol Wagner Mary Ward Sheryll Lee Dalziel Doris Phyllis van Hauften Ethel Elliott Earl Wagner Broadway Urbana Coria Chanute Field Rantoul, dl Edwin Bender Henry Bender Kalona Joy Miller Levi Miller D. J. Fisher Cecil Ira Miller English River Walter Jackson Mark Koening Hubert Oe Dale Southwick Stumpf

Band Ceias Club Serves Supper and Concert at High School

Members of the Band ceias club will serve a supper in the high school gymnasium Wednesday evening. After the supper Mr. Ellickson will present the high school band in a concert of their first appearance. Mrs Warner hosts a Friday evening gathering for 12 guests at Ossian in honor of her husband’s birthday. Mrs Ole Hendrickson Jr had high score and Miss Frank White of Waukon had low score at bridge.

Ceias Club Ellickson Warner Ole Hendrickson, Jr Frank White Waukon

Five Fifth Wedding Anniversary for Local Couple

West Union couple Mr. and Mrs. Ward Tupper celebrate their fifty fifth anniversary with a surprise party while staying with daughter Mrs Henry Hijel meng in Waucoma. The couple maintains a home in West Union and visits daughters including Mrs Fred Johnson and Mrs Art Meckelson Decorah. Their relatives Mr. and Mrs E C Grimes reach fifty second year of marriage with January 23 anniversary. no observance planned.

Ward Tupper Henry Hijelmeng Waucoma Tupper West Union Fred Johnson Art Meckelson Decorah Hisel

Local Notices Highlight Community Gatherings

Mrs. C. C. Sands hosts the W. C. T. U. meeting on December 27 at her home. The text also notes a son named Howard living with the family and that the Rev. W. H. C. Hermann hosted Keystone afternoon entertainment for neighbors with cards and refreshments.

Bridge Club Hosts Spotlight Night at Volga City

Volga City hosts Tuesday bridge with Mrs. Guy Walfteld winning high, Mrs. Louis Hungerford taking traveling prize. Loan Closet committee named with eight members to oversee sickroom supplies for community use. Mrs. A O Stoner of the Cottage cafe entertained 12 friends in honor of sister-in-law Mrs. Ralph Caywood of Chi.

We Herold Krieg T Bridge Guy Walfteld High Crewe Louis Hungerford Taveling Ee Cay Frank O’brien Albert Parker Guy Whitford Fred Gernand Ernest Smith Marcus O’brien Edward Smith Jennie Susie A. O. Stoner Cottage Cafe Inlaw Ralph Caywood Chi

Elgin Club Meetings Highlight Crime Programs and Festivals

The Elgin study club met with Mrs. R P Strauc and discussed Children’s Crime Programs by Arthur Mann while Mrs F D Welch reviewed Irene Wicker’s life. Progress Club hosted a program on Southern Festivals with New Orleans Mardi Gras and Natchez pilgrimages. Marriage notices announced Betty Ann Snyder and Orland Conaway wed Aug 3 1941, and Mable E Rennison and Charles E Koch wed Jan 20.

Elgin Betty Ann Snyder J. J. Snyder Traer Orland Conaway Toledo Mable E. Rennison Charles E. Koch Walcott

Banse Fifty Year Open House In Garrison

Mr and Mrs Sam Banse host open house in Garrison marking their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Married January 28 1892 the couple has deep roots in Garrison and Banse of Vinton. Their family includes eight children and numerous grandchildren with ties to Jesup Waukegan Detroit and Dysart.

Sam Banse Garrison Banse Vinton L. E. Barxdell Plymouth County Barrdol

Local social gatherings highlight La Porte City events

La Porte City Mrs Art Lange hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Martin Morrison of Waterloo with bingo and lunch. T D Teeter marked his eightieth birthday with a basket lunch. Mr ay has lived alone since his wife’s death in 1934. Roy Brown and family hosted nine Brown sisters and their kin plus Lou Kaiser’s family from Garrison. Hanna of Oelwein and Aurora relatives could not attend.

Mesdames John Cutler John Reinhart Jack Betts Art Lange Oring Martin Morrison Waterloo T. D. Teeter Roy Brown

Banquet and events mark Brooklyn church activities

Brooklyn reports the annual Mother-Daughter banquet will be held at the Presbyterian church Wednesday evening with the men cooking and serving. Mrs Homer Ryan leads the program and Mrs Maud Corrough hosts the Columbian club visit Thursday. Grace Latta and Nellie Anger head the program, while the Gleeful Workers club hosted Mr and Mrs Don Anthony of Cedar Rapids with a dance and shower at the town hall Monday.

Presbyterian Church Homer Ryan Maud Corrough Columbian Club Grace Latta Nellie Anger

Disney Animations Aid Military Training Movies

Hollywood report on Walt Disney creating military training films in collaboration with Lockheed and the U S Navy. The project features 20 one reelers showing identification of aircraft and warships with plans for more subjects including celestial navigation using Disney animation to reveal tiny mechanisms and complex details.

Hollywood Walt Disney Navy Army Disney Cartoon Studio Mickey Mouse Dumbo Lockheed Aircraft Company U. S. Navy C. Hutchison Washington Mr. Disney J. C. Hutchison Disney Artists

Tummy Tightening and Posture Drill Demonstration

A New York beauty school showcases Marierie Craig performing a tummy-tightening pose by wall climbing and controlled breathing. The guide likens this to cat-like back arches and rib cage lifts for mature plants, noting growth cycles and rest periods before flowering.

Marierie Craig New York

Farewell Party for O E S Members in Oxford Junction

Oxford Junction O E S members held a potluck and party Wednesday for three members leaving soon. Honorees are Mrs W A Wolgemuth and Rev Wolgemuth moving to Cedar Rapids, Mrs M Kenneth Blacksman relocating with Killian Co, and Mrs Fred Wasoba moving to a Preston area farm. Over 30 attendees, gifts given, cards played. A Smiths Cafe gathering Tuesday honored Koranda and Fred Milota recalled to the army from Camp Claiborne, discharged due to age, and given gifts.

W. A. Wolgemuth Mr. Wolgemuth Cedar Rapids M. Kenneth Blacksman Killian Company Fred Wasoba Wasoba Preston Smith’s Cafe Koranda Fred Milota Camp Clairborne

Center Junction Woman's Club Hosts Party and Bond Event

Center Junction residents enjoyed a party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Erly for their husbands. Gladys Charbonneaux and Gladys McNeilly led the entertainment after a picnic supper. Mrs. J. R. McNeilly hosted a "Builds Bond" gathering at her home east of Center Junction on Thursday.

Center Junction

Shower Honors Donna McGraw Before Her Masonville Wedding

Mrs Donald Decker hosted a shower for Donna McGraw with games and luncheon. McGraw will wed Clair Sheeley of Masonville Thursday at the Immaculate Conception church. Mrs Leo Mersch hosted Kay Merschs eighth birthday party for eight guests with games and luncheon.

Donald Decker Donna McGraw Miss McGraw Clair Sheeley Masonville Immaculate Conception Church Leo Mersch Kay Mersch

Gardens Begin Early Spring Work and Gloxinia Care

The article notes signs of an early garden season with milder winter indicators and hints at a repeat of 1932’s spring. It discusses seed shortages, price instability, and the plan to grow vegetables for home use. It then gives detailed care for gloxinia plants from corms and leaf propagation tips.

Rock Garden Southland Bluebirds

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