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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1955

Page

2

Time To Enjoy Dining Out Is Your Vacation

Kay Sherwood offers practical tips for dining out with kids during summer travel. She notes restaurants increasingly cater to families with child friendly menus and gimmicks while advising on managing children, seating, and safety. Suggestions include highchairs, walk decorations, carry out lunch, and cooperative seating strategies.

Chicago National Restaurant Association W. H. Hutchinson International Silver

Homemaking advice on judging restaurant cleanliness

The passage urges guests to assess a diner's hygiene by noting milk glass fullness, removed glassware, and neatness. It suggests engaging children politely to pass wait times, using intuition to judge service and cleanliness, and leaving if floors or uniforms are dirty or odors are strong.

Hazel Hunt to Be Honored at Friday Shower

Mrs. Lloyd McCullough and Mrs. John Wagamon host a miscellaneous shower honoring Hazel Hunt before her August marriage to Jim Hayslett of West Branch. The 25 guest party will be at Mrs. Wagamon home 1009 Oakland Road.

Lloyd McCullough John Wagamon Hazel Hunt Jim Hayslett West Branch Wagon Home Oakland Road

Bridal Shower Held for Dolly Rinker Ahead of July Wedding

Miss Dolly Rinker was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Miss Doris Eckert and Mrs. Charles Naxera Jr. Twenty three guests attended the Thursday evening event in Nick's restaurant party room. Gifts included silver bride dolls and salmon gladiolas decorated tables. she will marry Jack Draker July 30 in Bainbridge Georgia.

Doris Eckert Charles Naxera, Jr Dolly Rinker Jack Draker Bainbridge, Ga Nick’s

Women golf day honors at Indian Creek Country Club

Mrs John Stearns and Mrs Russ Jones hosted the women's golf day at Indian Creek Country Club on Thursday with fifty attendees. Winners included Mrs J P Galway Mrs B K Price Lee Hillbrunner George Lodge and Everett Hansen. Special prizes went to Mrs Lester Johnson and Jake Groves. Guest day is set for July 19, the third Tuesday, replacing the fourth Tuesday.

John Stearns Russ Jones Indian Creek Country Club Mmes J. P. Galway B. K. Price Lee Hillbrunner George Lodge Everett Hansen Mies Lester Johnson Jake Groves

Inez Cooke Feeds Toddlers With Ice Cream Treats

Inez Cooke fills cones with pud ding and custards to aid young children learning to feed themselves while helping mothers. The scene shows playful independence as little ones grab spoons and dive in.

Inez Cooke Mother

Nancy Schulte Weds Wallace Boddicker Jr in Norway Iowa

Nancy Catherine Schulte and Wallace John Boddicker Jr. married Thursday at St Michael’s church in Norway with Rev Nicholas Krull officiating. The bride wore white Schiffli embroidered tulle and lace, carried red roses and white carnations, and the couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where she works for Cedar Rapids Engineering Co. and he with Asplundh Tree Expert Co.

Norway St. Michael’s Church Nancy Catherine Schulte Wilbert Schulte Wallace John Boddicker, Jr Wallace Boddicker Newhall Nicholas Krull Colony Inn Amana Danceland Cedar Rapids Ninth Street Boddicker Cedar Rapids Engineering Company Asplundh Tree Expert Company

Boegel Sisters Return From Short Colorado Vacation

The Misses Thelma and Maxine Boegel of 1949 First Avenue SE returned home Thursday after a vacation of nearly a week at Estes Park and Grand Lodge in Colorado.

Thelma Maxine Boegel First Avenue SE Ee Park Grand Lodge Olo

Prouts Guests Return to Duluth After Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Eugene Frykman of Duluth depart after a brief stay with Mrs Frykmans in law Mrs W L Prout at 1242 Third Ave SE They were married June 18 in Duluth and traveled home from a wedding trip to Colorado Wyoming and Topeka Kansas Mrs Frykman is the former Eileen Prout

Eugene Frykman Duluth

New Officers Elected By Chapter of ABWA

Cedar Rapids chapter of the American Business Women’s Association elected new officers for the coming club year. Officers include Lenora Schukencht as president Fran Zobl as vice president Mary Lou Thompson recording secretary Clayton P Johnson corresponding secretary and Zella Johnsrud treasurer. Committee chairmen span employment housing banquet social membership publicity scrapbook program music publicity and ways and means.

Cedar Rapids American Business Women’s Association Lenora Schuknecht Fran Zobl Mary Lou Thompson Clayto P. Johnson Zella Johnsrud Cora May Dochterman Mary Markham Helen Vedder Pearl Wertz Doris Arnold Patricia Hamel Sally Campbell Shirley Hayet Leta Sorter Maxine Sager

Loy Peters Hosts Slumber Party For Thirteenth Birthday

Lou Peters served as hostess Thursday evening at her parents home Mr. and Mrs. John Peters in observance of her thirteenth birthday. Guests included Susan Waddell Karen Parlis Peggy Buresh Kathy Thorne and Jan Waples.

Lou Peters John Peters Susan Waddell Karen Parlis Peggy Buresh Kathy Thorne Jan Waples

Mrs Strong to Visit New York Daughters This Summer

Mrs Walter B Strong of 149 Thirty third Street NE plans a month in New York visiting her daughter Miss Jean Strong. Daughter Miss Ruth Ann Strong will join on July 24 for a two week vacation.

Walter B. Strong Thirty-Third Street New York Jean Strong Ruth Ann Strong

Elmcrest Women’s Day Draws Ninety Five Golfers

Ninety five players took part in Elmcrest Golf and Country Club’s Women’s Day on Thursday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Regis Weland Mrs Gordon Barger Mrs L W Carthers and Mr James Basley with a special prize to Mrs Gordon Shores.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Regis Weland Gordon Barger L. W. Carthers James Basley Gordon Shores Charles Burkart Forde Smith Forrest Smith Paul K. Myers B. J. Stitzel Edwin McCoy David McCurnin Mmes Aymond Armentrout Harold Waite Willard Dickinson Charles Martin

Engagements And Weddings Cedar Rapids Area

Miss Clara Belle Wirth and Robert W. Larson wed at Delmar Methodist church on June 26. They will live at 1122 B Avenue NW after a West trip. she will teach at College Community school and he works as an engineer with Divine Engineering. Mrs Emma Donovan announces Patricia Jean Donovan to Michael Katzakoff of Chicago with a July 23 wedding at Holy Name cathedral in Chicago.

Cedar Rapids Clara Belle Wirth Lester Wirth Elwood Robert W. Larson Horace Larson St. Olaf Delmar Methodist Church B Avenue NW College Community School Larson Divine Engineering

Frank C Welch Honored at Surprise Bank Dinner

Directors and officers of the Peoples Bank and Trust Company hosted a surprise dinner Thursday at the Montrose hotel honoring Frank C Welch bank president who observed his fiftieth year with the bank that day. About forty people attended the event.

Peoples Bank and Trust Company Montrose Hotel Frank C. Welch

Lehmans Welcome Olympia Guests This Week

Dr and Mrs Fredrick B Lehman host Leroy Hittle and son Bradley from Olympia Washington as visiting relatives arriving Tuesday for the weekend stay at 4254 Woodfield Lane NE.

Fredrick B. Lehman Woodfield Lane Lehman Leroy Hittle Bradley Olympia, Wash

Cosgroves Return From Minnesota Vacation

Mr and Mrs Frank H Cosgrove of 1300 Oakland Road NE have returned from a two week vacation spent at Madden s Pine Beach lodge Brainerd Minnesota.

Frank H. Cosgrove Oakland Road Madden Pine Beach Lodge Brainerd Minn

Gertrude Bain Honored At Several Parties

Gertrude Bain of 388 Seventeenth Street SE will marry Clyde Denison of Largo Florida on July 15. The Jane Boyd circle of the Kings Daughters hosted a party for her at Elma White’s home. Omer W. Compton hosted twenty East and West Side WCTU members. Next Tuesday the Philathea class of Westminster church will honor Mrs Bain at the church.

Gertrude Bain Seventeenth Street SE Clyde Denison Largo Fla Jane Boyd King’s Daughters Bain Elma White Omer W. Compton Johnson Avenue NW WCTU Westminster Church

Hornet and Ant Attractant Tip for Camp Tables

Instructions suggest placing a shallow dish with syrup or sugar and water away from the main table to lure hornets and ants. This method aims to keep pests from bothering campers while dining.

Japanese lantern inspires fall millinery by Sally Victor

New York fashion preview notes Sally Victor presenting a Japanese inspired hat collection for fall. Lanterns rice bowls and snow capped Fujiyama motifs appear as sculptural millinery worn by Mamie Eisenhower and other clients. The feature highlights a conical mushroom hat with a detachable pleated brim transforming on and off the head.

New York Ins Sally Victor

Mrs Victor Reimagines Hats With Japanese Motifs

Mrs Victor introduces a new hat collection inspired by Japanese design. Lantern shaped headpieces replace bowls with chin straps in a rice bowl style while the Fujiyama hat features a white mink snow peak. The collection reshapes her pillboxes and sailors in bold Oriental colors.

Mrs. Victor

Mrs Wieditz Returns From Vacation Visit

Mrs Emma Wieditz of 712 Tenth Street NW returned Thursday after two weeks visiting relatives and friends at Vinton LaPorte City Keystone Garrison and Van Horne.

Emma Wieditz Tenth Street Vinton LaPorte City Keystone Garrison and van Horne

Birthday Party Honors Donna Jean Wagner Aged Four

Mrs. Donald Wagner hosted a Thursday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Donna Jean Wagner who turns four. Guests included Carol Talbott Cheryl Elliott April McCrory Peggy Scott and Vickie Talbott from Garner.

Donald Wagner Fifth Avenue SW Donna Jean Carol Talbott Garner Cheryl Elliott April McCrory Peggy Scott Vickie Talbott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kay Sherwood NEA Suzy Perette Indian Creek BY Inez Coke AGS Nancy Schulte Virginia Schulte Charlotte Krnstorff Carol Schulte Alberta Boddicker Ralph Boddicker Wilbert Schulte, Jr Charles Kunstorff Donald Lefebvre Angela Boddicker Danny Schulte Jack Orr Stella Pickart Boegel Colorado W. L. Prouts Coats Second Avenue Spitfire Samford's ALL Year Toy Department ABWA Loy Peters Mrs. Strong Elmcrest Frank Welch Lehmans Frank H. Cosgroves Minnesota Stella White Olga Curtis 2Nd Street Mrs. Wieditz Dinette China A.W. Peterson First
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