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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1950
Page
1
Invitations mailed this weekend for the annual pool party on Aug. 5 at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club. Pat Patterson will preside as master of ceremonies. Dinner served at 7 by the poolside with music. A water show features professional and amateur swimmers. Dancing begins at 9 in the ballroom.
The Young Men's Bureau hosts a dance this evening at Mayou ballroom with the Vacation Hop theme. Frankie Waldron and his Kansas Cyclones perform from 9 to 1. The program features square, round, circle two steps and a floor show at intermission.
Mr and Mrs Don Carlson of Los Angeles and their daughters Penny and Cynthia arrived Thursday to spend a week in the Robert S Wray home at 732 Twenty seventh street NE.
Mr and Mrs William Scham berger hosted a small dinner party at the Elks club Thursday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Wallace G Boyson and houseguests Mr and Mrs Ray Bramsen of Phoenix.
Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Anderson and their son Douglas return home to 355 Woodland Drive SE after a two week stay at the Broadmoor hotel in Colorado Springs.
Mr and Mrs Parke De V Parks of 3505 Elm Avenue SE will mark their silver wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday from 3 to 5 p m.
Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Blair and their children Beau Bruce and Danny have left Portland Maine after visiting Mrs. Blair’s mother Mrs. Ben Tait at 1722 Blake boulevard SE for two weeks.
The Winter Temple area named charity and temple groups held their annual breakfast at Odd Fellows hall. Charter members and officers were honored with gifts including Adah Meister Ida Manchester Nina Winn Frankie Hartman Laura Christensen Elizabeth Chase Effie Parsons Bertha Buffington Marie Douglas Blanche Greenway Rosene Hemminger Alice Ross Donna Guess Ruth Kent Bessie Galbraith. Remarks followed the presentations.
Kathryn Louise Bostrom of Iowa City married Charles S. Fillenworth of Dubuque formerly of Cedar Rapids at the Vinton Methodist church. Rev Park Anderson officiated. The couple, with attendees Donna Altender and Charles Naxera, planned a reception and will reside in Iowa City where Fillenworth attends the University of Iowa.
Miss Helen Wilson of 1609 Grande avenue SE was honored at a miscellaneous shower Wednesday evening by Mrs. Anthony Yuva of 1073 G avenue NW. Mrs. Yuva was assisted by Mrs. Robert Longstaff. Twelve guests attended. Games were played and refreshments served. Miss Wilson will wed July 28 to Chet Calasi of Evanston.
Mr and Mrs George K Serovy and son Bill return to Lakewood Ohio after visiting Mr and Mrs George Serovy at 869 Seventeenth Street SE. On Wednesday George K Serovy received a master of science degree in mechanical engineering from Iowa State College.
Miss Patricia Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs B W Anderson of Burlington will marry Thomas R Cobb son of Mr and Mrs H H Cobb of Burlington. The wedding is set for Sunday at St John’s Catholic church in Iowa City and the couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where Mr Cobb works for Fruehauf Trailer Company.
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage between Miss Marilyn Anne Frasinger and Kenneth Douglas Ritchie. The ceremony is set for August 5 at St. John's Episcopal Church. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Earl J. Umphrey and Samuel C. Frasinger. the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Ritchie.
New York reports show women flocking to hosiery counters despite assurances of ample supply. Stores in Kansas City Dallas Omaha and Wichita report doubling or tripling nylon purchases with shoppers stocking up. one shopper bought 50 pairs and others buy 12 at a time. Clerks call buyers “nuts” as counters resemble bargain basements.
Miss Maxine Farley was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her grandmothers and sister-in-law at 268 Highland drive NW. Twenty-six guests attended. She and John D. Zimmerman plan to marry on July 30.
Mrs. L. M. Duffy placed first in the Elmcrest Golf and Country Club handicap play on women’s day. Mrs. John Heidel and Mrs. Frank Pfaff finished second and third. Mrs. Thomas H. Pirnie had the fewest putts. Forty four golfers competed. Canasta winners were Mrs. Harold Allen and Mrs. Roy Arp. bridge prizes went to Mrs. Harold Ferguson and Mrs. R. W. Landis. Regular golf resumes next Thursday.
An article on evolving language usage contrasts purist and modern speech styles. It promotes practical grammar guides and self-improvement through charm, dress, and communication to aid women in business. Includes home-made recipes and a coffee dessert, suggesting lifestyle tips and example menus.
A group of West Logan housewives halted traffic on Highway 33 to scrub several hundred feet of road with brooms and hoses after earthmoving trucks dirtied the highway. They said dust blowing into their homes motivated the action and that city and highway officials had offered no relief.
Designers present cedar chests that appear as conventional furniture yet provide ample secretly cedar-lined space. A lift top console chest and a shallow two drawer pair conceal a single cedar chest depth, suitable for any room and decor.
A simple meat or fish accompaniment by sprinkling sliced cucumbers and tomatoes with finely chopped scallions and serving with a French dressing.
A breezy afternoon scene suggests cooling beverages with coffee pineapple juice and ice cream whipped into foam. Plus treats include fudge squares and brownies for a lazy day conversation on the patio.
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