27 Jan 1958
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1958
Page
1
A Purdue survey in Indiana finds 86 percent of housewives pleased with their living room furniture. Study of 80 homemakers shows one third of furniture cost went to TV sets and 99 percent of homes had at least one TV. Most purchases funded by cash, with few using credit.
Society attendees gathered in church parlors after the ceremony. The bride works for Home Savings and Loan Association in Waterloo while the groom studies at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls. The couple will reside in Waterloo.
Women discuss living room practices and furniture choices for new homes. They favor good quality pieces over cheap options, consider furnished apartments for newlyweds, and note the importance of a comfortable chair. Advice covers wall paper patterns and color schemes in beige turquoise and black accents.
Designing Women by Elizabeth Hillyer explains bamboo misnomer as rattan, a sturdy vine from Asia used in furniture. It details harvesting, processing, and fashioning steps, then shifts to color schemes as readers discuss pink ceilings and coordinating decor.
Miss Carol Hogan of Waterloo wed Richard Reyhons of Solon at St. John’s Catholic church in Waterloo in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. Donald E. Kruse. The bride wore a silk tulle gown with Alencon lace and carried white orchids and stenhanotis. Guests attended a 200-person reception following the ceremony.
Letter Carriers auxiliary 193 installed officers: Mrs. Robert Clark president, Mrs Walter Stoner vice president, Mrs Milo Savel secretary, Mrs. Emil Rosenberg financial secretary, Mrs. Robert Abernathy treasurer, Mrs. George Ousin sergeant at arms, Mrs. Lucy Sampson chaplain, Mrs. Bernard Kragh color bearer, Mrs. George Discoll trustee. Installing officers were Mrs. Jack Gray and Mrs. Joe Morgan.
Mr and Mrs G P Novak of 1726 Third Ave SE depart Sunday for a two month vacation in Florida They will visit New Orleans and later go to San Antonio Texas to see their son in law and daughter Lt and Mrs Duane Thenhaus before returning to Cedar Rapids
Old fashioned girls add charm and color to kitchen towels with Pattern 773 featuring six motifs sized 6x8 inches. Transfer, color ideas, and directions included. Send 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for first class mailing to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. P.O. Box 161 New York 11 NY.
Dorothy Whipple advises choosing whole grain cereals for children to maximize nutrition. He explains seed structure, the value of the germ, and why whole grain foods beat highly milled, sugar coated options. Emphasizes reading labels and preferring whole grain bread and flour for steady nutrition.
The article advises improving family nutrition by using accessory foods to supply vitamins and minerals. It suggests adding wheat germ to white flour or other foods to boost vitamin intake and reduce reliance on pills, promising a healthier family and lower food costs.
Over the Back Fence presents a banana nut cake recipe by Naomi Doebel. The batter tops with banana halves and optional shredded coconut. Ingredients include sugar butter eggs flour milk powder baking powder salt lemon juice ripe bananas and walnuts. Makes an 8 inch square cake.
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy then add eggs. Mix dry ingredients and fold into the creamed mixture with nuts. Pour into a greased pan. Melt remaining batter and add lemon juice, layer bananas, brush with lemon butter, and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Cool and garnish with extra banana slices.
Three circles gathered Saturday afternoon with Annette Wright presiding at the First Christian church. Mary Louise Farris led devotions from Lookout circle as Camp Lookout registrations opened and plans formed for a silver tea on April 12. Admission was given for three new members Bonnie Bailey Janet Buss of Shining Star circle and Carolyn Evans of Hope circle. The Honey Mooners air Monday at 7 p.m. on Channel 9.
Paris AP Patou opens the spring season with sack silhouettes evolving into sheath dresses designed by Mad Carpentier pupil of Vionnet. Daytime necklines feature ultra deep V and starched bibs. Beiges blues and creams dominate with slim knee hems, long jackets, and occasional prints.
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