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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1947

Page

4

Iowa State Sororities Pledge Five East Iowans

Twenty-two pledges to five Iowa State College sororities were announced Wednesday by Mrs Hoppenrath acting social or. East Iowa pledges include Janice Spohn daughter of Mr and Mrs V L 144 Twenty fourth street drive SE Doris Tappen daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Tappen 1817 Seventh avenue SE Mary Charlotte Harris Ruth Rychnovsky Belle Plaine Barbara Liek daughter of Clyde Liek 360 Twentieth street SE

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

Visit to Shaffer Home by Mrs Upham 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 entertain at one Friday honoring her sister P

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

Mrs Wernimont Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Raymond J. Wernimont of 1512 Avenue NE entertained members of her bridge club at a Wednesday luncheon.

Raymond J. Wernimont Avenue NE Bridge Club

Soukup Couple Celebrates 33rd Anniversary at Surprise Dinner

Mr and Mrs Wes Soukup of Vernon road SE were surprised Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo G Soukup 1321 E avenue NE for their thirty third wedding anniversary. The evening featured cards and a gift for the honorees with guests including Milo Soukup Jianita Maurita Soukup Ralph Moore Sharon Lee and David Denny Moore Ernest Soukop Martina Geiski Jerry and Ellen 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 Souk Up Martina Geiski Jerry and Elen Lee Soukup

St Elizabeth's Circle Hostess Event Details

Mrs. Susan Vandier will host St Elizabeths 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 to Honor Miss Connie Dennison

Mr and Mrs Henry B Moss entertain at dinner Wednesday honoring Miss Connie Dennison bride elect She is set to marry Feb 15 to Howard C Killen Killen will co hostesses at a coffee Thursday at the Treichler home 329 Nineteenth Street SE

Henry B. Moss Mt. Vernon Avenue Connie Dennison Howard C Fred H. Killen Miss Dennison Treichler Nineteenth Street

Wa-Can-Ki-Ya Camp Fire ranks trail seekers

The Wa-Can-Ki-Ya Camp Fire group promoted trail seeker rank at a recent meeting. Named earners include Barbara Lent Barbara Bearle Jean Bishop Donna Little Betty Winsler Eleanor Smith Meredith Safely Marian Burlingham Merrily Waters and Marlene Dietrich. Kaaree Izer is a new member. A ceremonial is planned Thursday evening at Barbara Beurie 1835 C avenue NE with sponsor C. Q. Whisler.

Barbara Lent Barbara Bearle Jean Bishop Donna Little Betty Winsler Eleanor Smith Meredith Safely Marian Burlingham Merrily Waters Marlene Dietrich Kaaree Izer Barbara Beurie C Avenue C. Q. Whisler

Pattern 4713 Designs From Anne Adams Book

Fashion pattern notice for pattern 4713 with sizes 12 through 40 and a size 16 fabric yardage. Includes illustrated instructions and optional book offer with a free overnight bag pattern. Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept. 130 N Clinton St Chicago Illinois. Send 25 cents, provide name address zone size style number.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Clinton St Chicago Anne Adams

Frink and Mrs Gregory Installed by Cedar Chapter OES

Cedar chapter 184 O E S installed Mr. Frink and Mrs. Gregory as worthy matron and patron at a Tuesday ceremony attended by about 600 observers. Mildred Harrington unveiled installing grand officers. a candlelight ceremony, choir and gifts followed. Members and guests enjoyed dinner for 450, with elaborate red and white decor.

Sa Ainsworth Ray Oe Harry Chambers E. D. Manilaw E. E. Hruska Gregory W. C. Gregory A. J. Lilburn Janet Sullivan Carol Barbara Canaday Schweitzer Mr. Frink Pauline Gray Omaha Nathan Frink

Ohanpi Wetomachik Camp Fire Group Officers Elected

At a recent meeting the Ohanpi Wetomachik Camp Fire group elected Marilyn Marr president Janice Knox vice president Karen King secretary and treasurer.

Ohanpi Wetomachik Marilyn Marr Janice Knox Karen King

Serve This Baked Dessert Hot or Cold

A versatile baked dessert suggested to be enjoyed hot or cold. It pairs well with cream or vanilla ice cream to enhance its flavors and texture. The instruction emphasizes serving temperature and complementary toppings for best experience.

Miss Dorothea Franck Weds Arlo Frimmi in Immaculate Conception

Miss Dorothea Franck married Arlo Frimmi Monday in Immaculate Conception church. Rev. Alphonse White officiated. The bride's gown was shadow lace with a train. bouquet of white roses and carnations. Attendants wore white faille taffeta with colonial bouquets. Best man Gilbert Frimml of Norway. The couple will live at 1521 Washington avenue SE.

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

Delta Theta Chi Hosts Dinner at Kinsey Home

Delta Theta Chi sorority held a Monday dinner at Mrs. Richard Kinsey’s residence 2423 First Avenue SE. Afterward Mrs. Charles McCall spoke on RG Grinding and Correction.

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

Pineapple Center Crochet Pattern Offered by Cedarids Gazette

OWA 1036 advertises a pineapple center crochet pattern and a worthwhile table set pattern 740. Laura Wheeler's new improved pattern promises simple needlework with charts photos and concise directions. Send 20 cents to The Cedarids Gazette Needlecraft Dept 549 West Randolph Street Chicago Ill. Print pattern number name and address plainly.

Laura Wheeler Cedarids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randol Street Chicago

Eighteenth Birthday Party for Helen Skalicky

Miss Helen Skalicky celebrated her eighteenth birthday Tuesday evening at 1911 E street SW. Guests included Rudy Hlavacek Dora Jean Foster Jim Black Charlene Hamilton Bob Marilyn Stark and Leon Giza. Refreshments were served.

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

Miss Foy Beck Guests At Ko Ke Maweka Camp Fire Meeting

Sixth grade teacher Miss Foy Beck of Lincoln School attended the Ko Ke Maweka Camp Fire group council fire at the Second Ban Church. Patricia Blahnik was added with new members to the star circle.

Foy Beck Lincoln School Ko- Ke Maweka Patricia Blahnik Star Circle

Corned beef and cabbage dinner and toasted eggs with cheese

A winter meal feature outlines corned beef and cabbage with boiled potatoes carrots parsnips and onions. It includes a beef salad, cherry cobbler, and an eggs and mushrooms on toast with a cheese sauce, plus a cheese corn sauce for garnish.

Invasion of Japan Predicted as Long and Costly

A concerned observer argues that an invasion of Japan would be a lengthy, costly, and arduous campaign. He warns of fierce Japanese resistance, possible last ditch defense, and greater destruction than in Germany, due to differences in national character and resolve.

Japan Iwo Jima Okinawa Philippines Germany

Designing Woman Describes Gadroon Ornament Terms

The piece explains three exact words for common decorative details. Gadroon is defined as a frequent and lovely edge ornament on silverware, hollowware, and flatware and appears in such furniture as highboys and secretaries.

Proposals for Japan's Postwar Occupation and Peace Terms

The text discusses potential paths after Japan's defeat, weighing a forceful occupation against a negotiated settlement. It argues Japan is vulnerable to blockade and air power, with possible reconstruction under liberal leaders. It suggests a timed warning delaying occupation and limiting sovereignty to main islands, while preserving a peaceful role in the Pacific. (Concluded Tomorrow)

Japan

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