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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1947

Page

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Miss Mary Henkle Marries Van Pike Jr at Kenwood Park Church

Miss Mary Eloise Henkle married Van Murray Pike Jr at Kenwood Park Methodist Church with Rev. Arthur J. Young officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H L Henkle of Oakland Road NE, wore a white linen fishtail suit and carried yellow roses and white carnations. The couple plans to reside at 637 L Street SW.

Mary Eloise Henkle van Murray Pike, Jr Kenwood Park Methodist Church Arthur J. Young H. L. Henkle Oakland Road Keith Johnson Goldfield Johnson Velma MacMillan Rosemary Fuller Mickyer Merrill William Crowl Roger Heald Joe Hoyts L. P. Mills Dorothy Rose

Montgomery Family News Travels to Rockford and Midwest

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Montgomery of 2325 Hillcrest drive SE return from visits in Rockford Illinois with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Calderwood and their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. John Montgomery, plus a Mattoon Illinois trip to see Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Andrews. They also visited son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Pratt in Wausau Wisconsin.

W. A. Montgomery Hillcrest Drive Rockford A. H. Calderwood John Montgomery Mattoon, Ill J. E. Andrews

Capacity Crowd at 20-40 Club Dance Draws Citywide Attendance

A capacity crowd attended the 20-40 Club dance Saturday evening in The Loft with Don Williams and his band. Novelty dances featured hostesses Zola Sanders Iola Mentzer Helen Tesmer Markus Edison and Mary Goodrich. Refreshments were served from the snack bar.

Don Williams Zola Sanders Iola Mentzer Helen Tesmer Markus Edison Mary Goodrich

Hesser Couple Back From Month Long Canada Trip

Mr and Mrs Jay W Hesser of 805 Fifth avenue SE returned from a month long motor trip to Canada and northern Minnesota They spent three weeks at Lake Kabatogma in Minnesota en route home.

Jay W. Hesser Fifth Avenue SE Canada Minnesota Lake Kabatogma

Miss Elaine Nunnally Visits Chicago and Boston

Miss Elaine Joy Nunnally of 1735 C avenue NE is spending her vacation in Chicago and Boston. She will visit her uncle Captain Kepp ler a Harvard University counselor while in the East.

Elaine Joy Nunnally C Avenue Chicago Boston Capt. Keppler Harvard University East

Delbridges Return From Ten Day Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs Aaron Delbridge 156 Twenty fourth street drive SE returned from a ten day fishing trip in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Aaron Delbridge Twenty-fourth Street Drive Minnesota Wisconsin

Naomi circle hosts family picnic at Daniels park

Members of the Naomi circle of the King's Daughters held a Sunday family picnic at Daniels Park.

Naomi

4680 Dress Pattern Sizes 2 Through 6

Pattern 4680 offers an easy to sew frock in sizes 2 to 6 with illustrated instructions. It requires 2 1/2 yards of 35 inch fabric for size 6 and costs 25 cents, sent to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept. at 130 N Clinton St Chicago Ill. Include name address zone size and style number.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Clinton St Chicago Ill

Designing Woman By Elizabeth Hillyer

They discuss old fashioned flatiron rests called trivets and their revival. New trivets imitate antique designs for Early American style rooms. People display them as wall art by hanging or arranging several to form a circular centerpiece.

Elizabeth Hillyer

Cream Sauce with Peanut Butter and Pineapple Dessert Mayonnaise

A vintage kitchen note suggests bold flavor twists to standard carrots and sides. It lists a peanut butter cream sauce for carrots, a jellied ham loaf with radishes and onions, and a two-part dessert including pineapple cherries with mayonnaise. Also included are instructions for gelatin molding, a strawberry or raspberry dessert mayonnaise, and scalloped peaches with brown sugar buttered crumbs.

Notice of Appointment of Executor for James Farrell Estate

On June 28 an executor was appointed and qualified to administer the estate of James Farrell, deceased, in Linn County Iowa. All persons having claims against the estate must file them as authenticated in the office of the Clerk of the Iowa District Court, Bank of Cedar Rapids. A Pordyce, Attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County James Farrell Towa Perto Cler Iowa District Court Bank of Cedar Rapids Laws A. Pordyce

Local Dinner Hosts Welcome San Diego Guests

Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Grondel of 529 Longwood drive NE entertained at dinner for their houseguests Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Moore of San Diego. Ten places were laid. The Moores will visit other relatives here before returning home in three weeks.

E. W. Grondel Longwood Drive V. C. Moore San Diego

Fussells Return From Ten Day West Vacation

Dr and Mrs H G Fussell of 130 Twenty fifth Street Drive SE have returned from a ten day vacation in the West. They visited Estes Park Cheyenne and Denver. Mr and Mrs R E Fussell of San Antonio their son and daughter in law joined them in Estes Park.

H. G. Fussell Twenty-fifth Street Estes Park Cheyenne Denver R. E. Fussell San Antonio Fussells

Weekend Guests at Boquist Home

Weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Don Boquist at 1409 C avenue NE were Mr and Mrs Harold Johnson of Burlington Wisconsin. They are enroute to

Don Boquist C Avenue NE Harold Johnson Burlington Wis

Mothers attend Navy convention in Cincinnati then visits

Mrs. Hazel Canarr of 275 Twelfth avenue SW and Mrs. Helen Montague of 1417 Second avenue SE left Sunday afternoon for the Navy Mothers national convention in Cincinnati starting Monday. Afterward Montague will visit her brother Perry Leslie in New York, joining sister Miss Myrtle Leslie of Rochester, New York there.

Hazel Canarr Twelfth Avenue Helen Montague Second Avenue SE Navy Mothers National Convention Cincinnati Montague New York Perry Leslie Myrtle Leslie Rochester N. Y

Important Discovery of Dinosaurs Reported

The American Museum of Natural History announced the discovery of almost complete skeletons of early dinosaurs in New Mexico near the Colorado border. The finds, dating back about 200 million years, came from an ancient sea bed once bordered by a tropical jungle.

New York American Museum of Natural History New Mexico Colorado

Keokuk County Children’s Day At Sigourney

Wednesday marks Keokuk county Children’s Day in Sigourney with attractions including a Soap Box Derby a free movie and a band concert for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Keokuk County Sigourney

Thrifty Sock Doll Pattern for Little Sleepy Heads

Simple cuddly doll pattern using a man’s sock for the body and scraps for pajamas. Laura Wheeler’s improved pattern includes charts photos and concise directions for easy needlework. Send 20 cents to Needlecraft Dept 549 West Randolph Street Chicago Ill with name and address.

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

Mary Haworth’s Mail In-Laws Threaten Custody Over Widow’s Love

A war widow fears losing her child after in-laws accuse her of unfaithfulness and threaten court action. Friends urge reading law to protect the natural parent’s custody rights and dismiss the in-laws’ intimidation as groundless, urging support for the widow’s right to remarry.

E.P

Legal counsel urged to address family threats and evidence

The text advises the girl to seek legal counsel due to distress from in-laws. It recommends presenting documentary evidence of charges and threats observed by male relatives and have counsel take steps to silence them.

Ford Is Industry's Man of the Year

Henry Ford II, president of Ford Motor Co, named man of the year by the New York Financial Writers Association in its first annual poll. He won for reforms in labor relations and efforts to advance American ideals at home and abroad, with Bernard Baruch in second place.

New York Henry Ford, II Ford Motor Company New York Financial Writers Association Robert Denver Association Ford Financial Writers’ Group Denver Bernard M. Baruch

Assistant War Secretary Quits

Howard C. Petersen resigned as assistant secretary of the War Department stating he cannot afford to stay in government service. He cited a desire to be fair to his family after more than six and a half years in the department and a year and a half in the role. No successor was announced.

Washington Howard C. Petersen Truman Petersen War Department

Pastor’s Prayer Ends as Police Find Stolen Chalices

In Cleveland the pastor Msgr Maurice F Griffin was concluding the final mass when a police cruiser arrived at St Philomena’s Catholic Church. The nine masses were being said for the return of three stolen chalices. The chalices were recovered.

Cleveland St. Philomena’s Maurice F. Griffin

Budget Estimate and Record of Filing Town Notice

The Palo town council in Linn County Iowa set July 25 1947 at 730 P M for a hearing on the 1948 budget. The estimate lists Consolidated Funds General Improvements Road Dragging Light with totals and the clerk Swalom filed and the council fixed the hearing date at the Palo School House.

Palo Linn County Iowa M. Swallom Consolidated Funds Cedar Rapids H. L. Kahler WM. Swallom

Edgar A Guest Poem Parody Warns Readers to See a Doctor

A playful fragment presents warnings about health symptoms and urges readers to see a doctor. It cites itchy feet, runny nose, spots before the eyes, and fatigue as indicators to seek medical advice, contrasting old endorsements with modern caution.

Gerald Smith Booed Off Stage in Boston Heckling Incident

In Boston Gerald L. K. Smith leader of the Christian nationalist crusade retreated from Old South Church after a capacity crowd jeered him. About 200 pickets and 500 audience members booed as police stood by, preventing attendance while Smith spoke for 15 minutes without a audible words. The crowd then sang the national anthem.

Boston Gerald L. K.smith Old South Church American First Party Smith

Deep Knee Bends Aim at Slimming Legs and Hips

Exercise tip focuses on deep knee bends with a straight back to target legs and hips. Emphasizes posture and consistency for noticeable toning benefits.

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Mary Henkle Red Oak Montgomerys Mautz Barney's First Avenue Jay Hessers Elaine Nunnally Aaron Delbridges Jiffy Anne Adams THE S. Mitvalsky & GO Designing Woman Naomi Doebel E. W. Brondels H. G. Fussells Navy Mothers Meeting TOMAN Third Ave Mary Haworth Total Consolidated Fire Eis Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Beretel Slim Dewan AYDS Killian Company Lydia E. Pinkhaza Lydia E. Penkhan Maple Davenport G.I Corot Second Ave Dial Gerald Smith Purex Kei Ounderai Scaene Oy
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