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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1954
Page
7
Indiana University psychologist Kate Mueller argues colleges should offer feminology courses taught by women to promote equality. She defines the field as the study of women and their problems and envisions female-focused curricula to persuade society of women's needs.
Miss Jean Schmidt and Keith Hastings wed at Zalmona Presbyterian Church Ludlow township with Rev. Henry Johnson officiating. The bride wore a white linen dress with lilies of the valley and a shoulder veil. corsage of stephanotis and white orchid. Reception for 50 followed. couple to honeymoon in state cities and reside with the bride's mother. Hastings employed at V and B clothing. Schmidt to work in Dr Sander's Postville office after Aug 1.
New York fashion note reports Mortion Levin of Lassie Jr saying American women prefer softer coats over Dior’s austere straight line. He predicts U S manufacturers will adapt with extra fabric to soften silhouette, proving Miss America shops smarter than Dior.
Mr and Mrs Keith W Dunn of 2241 Linden Drive SE returned Sunday evening from six weeks in Europe They docked in New York City and flew home Their itinerary covered France Switzerland Italy Germany Holland and England.
Mrs W R Armstrong of 1912 Fifth Avenue SE and Mrs R M Threlkeld of 2408 Fourth Avenue SE entertained 30 guests Monday in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Tables were decorated with yellow gladiolas and pink roses.
In a Sunday 8 p.m. service at West Clermont Lutheran church, Eileene Mary Wedo became the bride of Lyle Marion Olson in a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev. S. B. Knudsen. The bride wore white nylon lace over taffeta with a pearl and sequin Juliet cap veil and pink rose bouquet. A reception for 250 followed. the couple will reside in Clermont where Olson works at Will J. Nelson Repair and Mrs. Olson is employed at Clermont Motors.
Mr and Mrs Harvey J Goodenough and their daughters Charmagne Louise and Colette Marie returned from Chateauroux France after three years with the air force. A welcome party and shower at Calvary Baptist church honored the family with hosts Mr and Mrs Harvey L Goodenough and Mr and Mrs Joe Lorenc. Local and out of town guests attended including Mr and Mrs Lou Barbier of New Orleans and Mr and Mrs C F Gulick of Minneapolis.
Mr and Mrs Weston Ralston II and their two children Randy and Jimmie of 126 Twenty seventh street drive SE returned Saturday from a week long vacation at Glenwood Minnesota.
In Chicago a New York designer told the Custom Tailors and Designers Assn of America that women are to blame for men’s sloppy dress. Cecil Chapman urged women to improve male attire and criticized exposed hair and casual styles seen in public.
New York Dress Institute editors spent a weekend day in the country at Stonehange Connecticut hosting by Lind Gilbert Associates. Eva Gabor starred in a play with Richard Kiley and John Baragrey while Montgomery Clift and Gene Kelly are noted for Westport origins.
Gloria Thomsen daughter of the Ervin Thomsens Marion marries Glen Gienapp son of Mrs. J. E. Heyer Manchester in a Friday wedding at the Community Congregational parsonage. The bride wears a pink cashmere dress and white beaded hat, with a corsage of white carnations. she works at the Iowa Soil Testing Laboratory Cedar Rapids while her husband is in the armed forces and will reside with her parents upon his return.
Mr and Mrs I J Lage of 820 Nineteenth Street SE are vacationing at the Confederate Inn near Gulfport Mississippi.
Verona Arlene Sanderman daughter of Otto and Mrs Sanderman of Baxter wed Clifford A. Dirks son of Gerd and Mrs Dirks of Wyoming at Bethany Reformed Church in Baxter. Reception followed. couple to live in Wyoming where Dirks runs a business and Sanderman will teach.
A mother celebrates Philip's early milestones from nursing milk to a first step and spoon use. As he explores, her praise fades when his curiosity leads to lamp cords and sewing baskets. The piece contrasts tender pride with toddler discipline in a family vignette.
The marriage of Miss Marilyn May Smreek and Robert J. Decker was solemnized Saturday at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church. The double ring ceremony featured a white gladiola and lily setting and a seed pearl tiara veil. The couple will reside in Colorado as Decker finishes service training at Camp Carson.
The under signed Neta M. Anderson was appointed and qualified July 17 1954 as Administratrix of the estate of Edgar A. Anderson deceased in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must timely pay and file claims with clerk of Linn County District Court Attorney Ted V. Ruffin represents the administratrix.
A beauty feature urges a tidy dressing table to streamline grooming. Gather basic equipment and store items in one place, then purge almost empty bottles and stubs to gauge storage needs. The list covers cleansers, lotions, perfumes, makeup, tools, and sun protection for ready daily use.
The ad sells Lanolin Plus Liquid as a nightly treatment that delivers cholesterols and esters to restore softness. It claims faster results by morning and notes the product can be used as a makeup base and daytime powder base. Available for about $1 plus tax with other Lanolin Plus products listed.
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