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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1950

Page

2

Cotton Fabric Feel Set to Lead 1950 Styles

MEMPHIS INS reports the spring and summer fashion news centers on the feel of cotton fabrics. Texture and finish dominate the 1950 cottons with blistered effects hobbies dots and cloque finishes and prints that convey surface texture. Crease resistant denims and crease resistance in many fabrics boost travel and mix and match wardrobes with two time outfits such as plaid gingham redingote over a checked sheath and an organza dress over a printed chintz slip. A satin feel cotton and crisp piques appear in evening wear as designers emphasize texture and versatility for feminine wardrobes.

National Cotton Council Memphis INS Dame Fashion

Coffee Hour For Red Cross Volunteers In Linn County

A coffee hour for future Red Cross volunteers in Linn county is set for Thursday from 10 to 11 30 a m at the Red Cross office in the Granby building. Prospective volunteers will learn how to participate in community service duties such as caring for convalescing patients driving Red Cross cars clerical tasks and sewing. To attend call the Red Cross at 3 2673 or Mrs W H Bigger 2 8229 Mrs Bigger chairs volunteer services.

Red Cross Linn County Granby W. H. Bigger

Simplest Stitchery Patterns for Cheerful Kitchen Towels

Simple embroidery motifs brighten kitchen towels with two-tone or multicolor designs. Pattern 623 releases six motifs averaging 4 by 8 inches. Send 20 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P O Box 5740 Chicago 80 Ill with pattern number name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P. O Chicago Ill

Schmidt Returns From Havre Montana Visit

Mr and Mrs Donald E Schmidt of 372 Woodland Drive SE returned Wednesday evening from a three weeks visit in Havre Montana with Mrs Schmidt's parents Mr and Mrs Henry F Dahmer

Donald E. Schmidt Woodland Drive SE Havre, Mont

Duplicate Bridge Club Holds Second Meeting

The Y M C A sponsored Duplicate club met Tuesday in the Keen Teen room for a four table Howell game with 31 percent par. Leo Louis and partner led with 3812 match points, followed by Charles Hastings and partner at 37 percent.

Y.M.C.A Howell Leo Louis Charles Hastings Arthur Barlow Joseph A. Lattner L. L. Hodgin

Sunshine Circle Officers Named by L A P M

Sunshine Circle in Los Angeles appointed Emily Kremenak as president and Miller as vice president. Bertha Green becomes secretary and Margarite Mc Caul takes the treasurer post. Margaret Noblett was named chaplain. Minnie Nurss chairs the penny book collection and Dessa Russell and Clara join the calendar committee.

Sunshine Circle L.A.P.M Emily Kremenak Miller Bertha Green Margarite McCaul Margaret Noblett Minnie Nurss Penny Book Collection Dessa Russell Clara

Surprise Anniversary Party for Mr and Mrs Horn

Mr and Mrs John H Horn of 1528 Avenue NE were surprised Tuesday evening on the eve of their thirty ninth wedding anniversary with a party at their home hosted by Mrs Horns co workers from Armstrong Clothing Company A pink and green wedding cake graced the buffet and guests included Adeline Bapty Gertrude Meyers Lucille Malek Elma Waddington Virginia Lester Betty Woodward Bud Goodrow Willard Longaker Evelyn DuBois and Betty Thill The couple received a gift from the guests.

John H. Horn Avenue NE Mrs. Horn Armstrong Clothing Company Adeline Bapty Gertrude Meyers Lucille Malek Elma Waddington Virginia Lester Betty Woodward Bud Goodrow

New Officers Named for E ha wee Camp Fire Group

Diane Young blood is named president and Jacqueline Live say is vice president. Donna Kal ous becomes secretary and Helen Shanklin serves as treasurer in the camp fire unit.

E-ha-wee Camp Fire Group Diane Youngblood Jacqueline Livesay Donna Kalous Helen Shanklin

Cedar Chapter Installs Officers

Cedar chapter C ES installed officers Tuesday evening after a dinner for 350 guests. Installing matron Lois Cronbaugh and installing officer Georgianna Henkle led a formal ceremony with past grand officers present and jewels and gifts exchanged.

Cedar Chapter C.es BB Gees Mildred Greennawalt Lloyd Holmes Maude Keyser Harry Dunker Adah G. Thompson Helen Dunker Esther Laura Gregory Ruth Abbie Sheldon Florence Thomas Bess Manilaw Electa JoAnne Bode Agnes Kins South Dakota Ary Lou Manville Jean Vondracek Ida Manchester Mildred Heaton Texas Louise Locke Suzanne Janet Holmes Rollin Frink Mildred Greenawalt Lois Cronbaugh Georgianna Henkle Lilly Slapnicka Mildred Stucker Rank Benesh Ray Hubbard Peter McCracken Harry Burmeister June Gibbs Clarence Day Lulu Fr John Stevenson Sentinel Evelyn Moore Inez Holmes Florence Paulson Martin Gordon Gibbs Marguerite McGlaughlin Mr. Holmes

Agriculture Dominates Land Use in United States

A statistic shows eighty five percent of U S land is used for agricultural purposes. This figure highlights the scale of farming activity across the nation.

United States

Snyder daughter to wed in lavish silk gown

New York fashion note describes Crucie Snyder's wedding set for Thursday. The Treasury secretary's daughter will wear an Elizabethan wedding dress crafted from 40 yards of pure silk with an 8% yard white satin under-gown and a long train. Designer Mme Louise Brune notes the slip can be shortened for a floor-length skirt and the Juliet-cap headpiece uses six yards of tulle wrapped in blue paper.

New York INS Treasury Snyder Crucie Mme Louise Brune Miss Snyder

St Joseph Aspirin for Children Dosage Note

A concise guidance item warns against breaking tablets for children and emphasizes accurate dosage. The orange flavored formulation is specified with simple administration instructions.

ST. Joseph

Reserve Officers Club Dance Saturday at Montrose Hotel

The Reserve Officers Club will host a dance Saturday evening at the Officers Club in the Montrose hotel. Robert Wright and his orchestra will perform from 9 until midnight. Chairman of the affair is Robert Redus.

Reserve Officers Club Officers Club Montrose Hotel Robert Wright Robert Redus

Stan Stanleys Band To Play At Elks Dance

Stan Stanley and his band will perform Saturday evening for a dance at the Elks club. Dancing begins at 9 o clock.

Stan Stanley Elks Dance Elks Club

Order of Aiarub Social and Business Meeting

The Order of Aiarub will hold a social and business meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. at St. George Church.

Order of Aiarub St. George Church

How to Add a Back Stabilizing Strip to a Skirt

Sew a 12 to 14 inch strip of taffeta or sateen across the inside back of the skirt. This stabilizes the back and prevents stretching out of shape.

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THE Cedar Rapids Aes Women — Omen Society St. Luke's Hospital R. L. Lighthart Seventh Avenue SE M. E. Markham Marilyn Jean Fourth Avenue SE Frank Wad Nancy Kay Second Avenue SE Lighthart Jean Marie William G. Leefers Johnny Catherine Williams Iowa DIAL Robb Second Avenue Conn Hese Donald E. Schmidts Montana Duplicate Bridge Club Sunshine Circle, L.A.P.M Hallmark Killian Company Phyllis Battelle Ann Gogh E Reserve Officers Club Ainarub Oy Stella White Come Gibson “Art Gibson En Chiter Diana Oo America Maytag Maytag Dutch Oven Gas Range A. W. Peterson CO. Inc First Street
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