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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1947

Page

11

Iowa State Sororities Pledge Five East Iowans

Iowa State College sororities pledged twenty two new members from eastern Iowa. Five pledges are named with full parentage and street addresses including Janice Spohn, Doris Tappen, Mary Charlotte Harris of Williamsburg, Ruth Rychnovsky of Belle Plaine, and Barbara Liek of 360 Twentieth Street SE.

Iowa State College Doris Hoppenrath Eastern Iowa Kappa Delta Janice Spohn V. L. Spohn Twenty-fourth Street Drive Doris Tappen A. E. Tappen Seventh Avenue Mary Charlotte Harris Williamsburg Ruth Rychnovsky Belle, Plaine Gamma Phi Beta Barbara Liek Clyde Liek Twentieth Street SE

Mrs Upham Visits Shaffer Family In Linden Drive

Mrs Francis B. Upham Jr of Mamaroneck New York arrived Wednesday to visit her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Van Vechten Shaffer at 2001 Linden Drive SE. Mrs Shaffer will host a luncheon Friday in honor of her sister.

Francis B. Upham, Jr Mamaroneck New York van Vechten Shaffer Linden Drive Shaffer

Mrs Wernimont Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Raymond J. Wernimont of 1512 Avenue NE entertained members of her bridge club at luncheon on Wednesday gaining a lively social hour.

Raymond J. Wernimont Avenue NE Bridge Club

Soukup Couple Honored on 33rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Wes Soukup of Vernon Road SE were surprised Monday evening at a buffet hosted by Mr and Mrs Leo G Soukup in honor of their 33rd wedding anniversary. Guests included Milo Soukup Jianita Maurita Soukup Ralph Moore Sharon Lee and David Denny Moore Ernest Soukup Martina Gelski Jerry and Helen Lee Soukup.

Wes Soukup Vernon Road SE Leo G. Soukup E Avenue NE Milo Soukup Jianita Maurita Soukup Ralph Moore Sharon Lee David Denny Moore Ernest Soukup Martina Gelski Jerry Helen Lee Soukup

Mrs Vandier Hosts St Elizabeth Circle Meeting

Mrs Susan Vandier will host St Elizabeth's circle of the Immaculate Conception church at the home of Mrs J A Lattner 1845 Second Avenue SE Friday at 1 30 p m.

Susan Vandier St. Elizabeth’s Circle Immaculate Conception J. A. Lattner Second Avenue SE

Henry Moss Hosts Honor for Miss Connie Dennison

Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Moss invite at dinner Wednesday honoring Miss Connie Dennison bride elect. She will wed Feb 15 to Howard C. Petterson of Tacoma. Co-hostesses at a coffee Thursday morning are Mrs. J. R. Treichler and Mrs. Fred H. Killen for a 15 guest event at 329 Nineteenth Street SE.

Henry B. Moss Mt. Vernon Avenue Connie Dennison Howard C., Petterson Tacoma J. R. Treichler Fred H. Killen Miss Dennison Treichler Nineteenth Street

Wa-Can-Ki-Ya Camp Fire group awards trail seeker rank

The Wa-Can-Ki-Ya Camp Fire group awarded trail seeker rank at a recent meeting. Recipients include Barbara Lent Barbara Bearle Jean Bishop Donna Little Betty Whisler Eleanor Smith Meredith Safely Marian Burlingham Merrily Waters and Marlene Dietrick. Sharon Izer is new. Ceremony set for Thursday evening at Barbara Bearle's home 1835 C Avenue NE CQ Whisler chosen sponsor.

Barbara Lent Barbara Bearle Jean Bishop Donna Little Betty Whisler Eleanor Smith Meredith Safely Marian Burlingham Merrily Waters Marlene Dietrick Sharon Izer C Avenue E. C Q. Whisler

Pattern 4713 Anne Adams sewing guide

The notice advertises Pattern 4713 with squared-off armhole deep cuffs and soft skirt pleats in sizes 12 14 16 18 20 40. It notes yardage for size 16 and details ordering from The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Chicago Ill. Also promotes a Spring Pattern Book with a free pattern and travel bag project.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept N. Clinton St Chicago Ill

Ohanpi Wetomachik Camp Elects Officers

The Ohanpi Wetomachik Camp elected Marilyn Marr as president, Janice Knox as vice president, Karen King as secretary, and Julianna Jambor as treasurer at a recent meeting. They planned to subscribe to the Edith Kempthorne National birthday project.

Ohanpi Wetomachik Marilyn Marr Janice Knox Karen King Julianna Jambor Edith Kempthorne

Tawasi Camp Fire girls elect 1947 officers

The Tawasi Camp Fire girls elected officers at a Monday night meeting in Immaculate Conception church. Jean Greene was named president, Mary Louise Kennedy vice president, Eileen Prout secretary, and June Sangster treasurer. A concluding lunch featured Indian apple pudding with corn meal, molasses, apples, and ginger served hot or cold with cream.

Tawasi Camp Immaculate Conception Church Jean Greene Mary Louise Kennedy Eileen Prout June Sangster

Miss Dorothea Franck Weds Arlo Frimml in Immaculate Conception

Miss Dorothea Franck and Arlo Frimml were married Monday at Immaculate Conception church by Rev. Alphonse White. The bride's family ties, bridal gown, and attendants are listed, and the couple plans to reside at 1521 Washington Avenue SE.

Dorothea Franck Arlo Frimml Arlo Frimmi Immaculate Conception Church Alphonse White B. G. Franck Quasqueton Julia W. Walter Winthrop Mr. Frimm Henry Frimm Norway Gilbert Franck Newhall

Delta Theta Chi Hosts Dinner at Kinsey Home

Delta Theta Chi sorority held a Monday dinner at Mrs. Richard Kinsey’s home 2423 First Avenue SE. After the meal Mrs. Charles McCauley spoke on Lens Grinding and Eye Correction.

Delta Theta Chi Richard Kinsey Delta Theta Chi Sorority First Avenue SE Charles McCauley

Crochet scarf and mats pattern 740 by Laura Wheeler

Advertisement for a crochet pattern 740 featuring a pineapple center and edge scarf and mats. Claims Laura Wheeler's improved pattern with charts photos and concise directions. Send 20 cents to Needlecraft Dept 549 West Randolph Street Chicago Ill print name and address.

Laura Wheeler Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago Ill

Miss Skalicky Birthday Party At Home On E Street

Miss Helen Skalicky turned eighteen with a Tuesday evening party at 1911 E street SW. Guests included Rudy Hlavacek Dora Jean Foster Jim Blackledge Charlene Hamilton Bob Stodola Marilyn Stark and Leon Giza. Refreshments were served.

Helen Skalicky E Street Rudy Hlavacek Dora Jean Foster Jim Blackledge Charlene Hamilton Bob Stodola Marilyn Stark Leon Giza

Winter Meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage With Sides

A home style menu features corned beef and cabbage with boiled potatoes and a beet salad. Recipes include removing excess salt, boiling brisket three to four hours, and adding carrots parsnips with cabbage onions and potatoes. A cheese sauce eggs and mushrooms on toast with bacon garnish rounds out the meal.

Pimiento

Decorative terms for common furniture and silver edges

A guide explains gadroons as edge ornament on silverware and furniture, gallery rails around table tops, and finials atop lamps, chairs, or bed posts. It notes one to three finials on tall cabinets in period designs like highboys and secretaries.

Invasion of Japan would demand costly long fight

The memo outlines anticipated heavy casualties and protracted combat if Japan is invaded. It warns that allied forces would face strong, fanatical resistance and damage on a scale exceeding Okinawa and Iwo Jima, with a prolonged, arduous campaign and high losses.

Japan Iwo Jima Okinawa Philippines Germany

Warn Japan Before Occupation To Secure Unconditional Surrender

An essay argues for a timed warning to Japan before homeland invasion. It cites Japan’s lack of allies, weakened navy, and vulnerability to blockades and air power, contrasted with Allied industrial might and moral leverage. It proposes conditions for postwar reconstruction and limited sovereignty.

Japan Pacific Germany China Russia Family of Nations

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van Vechten Shaffers Mrs. Wernimont Mrs Hush-a Joe Danziger 3Rd St Dial Henry Moss Smart New Classic Maytag A. W. Peterson Co., Inc 1St Street Mr. Frink Mrs. Gregory Cedar Chapter Sara Ainsworth Ray Hubbard Harry Chambers E. D. Manilaw E. E.hruska W. C. Gregory A. J. Lilburn Janet Sullivan Carol Barbara Canaday Schweitzer Pauline Gray Omaha Nathan Frink Marguerite McGlaughlin Otto A. Trinka Sylvia Groth Ethelyn Scott Mildred Greenawalt June Gibbs Edith Ross Mary Ellen Johnson Ruth Miskimen Clarice King Adah Evelyn Moore Ruth Mildred Greenlee Esther Inez Homes Martha Mabel Gordon Electa Ethel Case John Stevenson Sentinel Mizpahi Lois Cronbaugh E. E. Hruska Frank Benesh Lee Whitcomb Lillian White Lillian Clifford Forrest Cousins Eva Kouba Ruth Ek Dick Reger Clair Knight R. J. McNamara W. L. Paxson Launa Gregory Rainbow Board Warner-Medlin Merchants National Bank Burroughs Cedar Rapids, Iowa Mr. Little Ko-Ke-Maweka Foy Beck Lincoln School Ko- Ke Maweka Second Evangelical Church Patricia Blahnik Star Circle By Naomi Doebel Acona Krebs Modern KREBS 1St Ave Cwjay Norcross America Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Chi-Namel Paint Store Third Avenue SE Silvertowns B. F. Goodr B.f.goodrich Silvertown B.e.goodrich B.f.goodrich B. F. Goodrich Stores Second Ave Third Avenue Sun Kraft Checker Electric Supply First Street Cedar Rapids
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