Summer draperies change with stripes and florals
The article outlines summer window fashions emphasizing seasonal shifts from heavy winter draperies to lighter fabrics. It highlights two leading patterns stripes and florals with floral motifs, glazed chintz, and a new resiliant mohair type from Hollywood. It notes washable, sunfast materials and a trend toward high swags and Hollywood-influenced, lustrous satins for a cool home look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cretenne
Hollywood
Calif
East
Mae West
Summer drapes and home fashions in Cedar Rapids store shows
The feature highlights economical summer drapes including crashes self-tones and printed cottons, with sheer fabrics and raincoat like silk lites. It notes pairing choices with room design, contrasting rugs and walls, and mentions new bold summer curtains with white floral designs on navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Maynard Woman Celebrates 80th Birthday at Eastern Star
Mrs. Sarah Goldner was guest of honor at an Eastern Star chapter gathering Thursday evening in Maynard to mark her eightieth birthday, which falls on June 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Goldner
Eastern Star Chapter
What do you plan after college Miss Subotnik asks
Miss Subotnik asks what to do after college and says she majored in journalism at Cee and seeks any newspaper job. The responses from four Misses describe teaching plans and private music lessons for summer and fall assignments at Sully Fontanelle and other places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Miller
Eighth Avenue SE
Camp Good Health
Sully
Virginia Ohmann
Daniels Street
Dorothy Blodgett
Grande Avenue SE
Fontanelle
Nadine Subotnik
Ninth Street
Cee
Two Couples Married In Double Rites
Special to The Gazette Newhall Miss Cleara Krumm daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Krumm married Earl Kline of Vinton son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kline Miss Marinda Rammelsburg daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Rammelsburg of Shellsburg married Edward Hattley son of Deada Hattley of Sisseton S D at a double wedding ceremony Tuesday at St Johns Lutheran parsonage Rev O Neiting officiated Next Thursday the American Legion auxiliary will meet at the Victor Weichman home Miss Alma Bierschenk is assisting hostess Officers will be elected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newhall
Cleara Krumm
J. M. Krumm
Earl Kline
Vinton
Charles Kline
Marinda Rammelsburg
A. F. Rammelsburg
Shellsburg
Edward Hattley
Deada Hattley
Sisseton
S. D
St. John’s Lutheran Parsonage
DeWitt Couple to Wed in June Wedding
Engagement announces Miss Iva Harksen to George Swanson Jr with June 25 ceremony at the Harksen home officiated by Rev. R. C. Jerrell. Attendants will be Miss Florence Harksen and Donald Swanson. Miss Harksen works at the local telephone office. Mr Swanson works at Conover and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Iva Harksen
A. W. Harksen
George Swanson
Harksen
R. C. Jerrell
Methodist Church
Florence Harksen
Donald Swanson
Country club dinner honors Anamosa families on silver wedding
Anamosa residents gathered Tuesday for the first Country club dinner hosted by R D Cooley and a list of cohosts. Friday’s surprise party marked the couples Silver Wedding anniversary, with attendees including Glatha’s parents and extended families C C Ellison John Ellison L Bobst A J Bobst Albert Bobst and others.
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Country Club
R. D. Cooley
J. E. Remley
Fred Sigworth
O. A. Rife
E. W. Smykil
Henry Eichhorn
L. V. Candee
Lee VanKirk
Howard Chipman
John Ellison
L. Bobst
Velma
Gladys
Lee Bobst
A. J. Bobst
Albert Bobst
Connie
Vivian
Dixie Lee
Rebekah Lodge Honors Night At Eden Home
Mrs Anna Eden and Mrs Myrtle Edwards hosted Hukill Rebekah lodge Past Noble Grands on Monday evening. Honors went to Mrs Hazel Attig and Mrs Margaret Wolford. New officers named include President Bessie Brinkmeyer Vice-President Annie Wiese and Secretary-Treasurer Elsie Smid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Eden
Myrtle Edwards
Hukill Rebekah Lodge
Eden
Bance
Hazel Attig
Margaret Wolford
Bessie Brinkmeyer
Annie Wiese
Elsie Smid
Showers honor where Mrs Clarence Newman wedding news
Center Point social notes report Mrs Wendell Newman hosting a Thursday shower for Mrs Clarence Newman and Mrs Merle Newman hosting a Friday event for the same bride. A Wednesday shower by Mrs Doris Heerner honored Mrs Charles Ross, whose marriage was announced June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Newman
Clarence Newman
Merle Newman
Doris Heerner
Charles Ross
Home Missionary Society Hosts Evening at Art Eitel Home
The Home Missionary society and guests were entertained Thursday at the Art Eitel home with Mrs. W. E. Kitch assisting. The program featured Rev. and Mrs. C. D. Boggie Treva Jane Carmichael and Miss Amber Knox in presenting activities and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society
Art Eitel Home
W. E. Kitch
C. D. Boggie
Treva Jane Carmichael
Amber Knox
Highland Goodwill society hosts shower for newlyweds Duff and Weber
Volga City society met Thursday at Dale Boys home with Mrs. Roys and Mrs. Melvin Gregorson as hostesses. A shower honored Mr. and Mrs. James Duff and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Weber, newlyweds, with Tuncheon served.
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Highland Goodwill Society
Dale Boys Home
Roys
Melvin Gregorson
James Duff
Harold Weber
Tuncheon
Cedar Rapids Bridal Showers Highlight Local Courtesies
Miss Ella Kokemiller hosted a Cedar Rapids shower at B L Sheldon residence for Miss Elda Poock bride elect of Atkins. Mrs Irene Ness and Mrs Rose Risdale hosted a grocery shower at the Presbyterian church parlor for Mrs Elmer Schueler. Over fifty guests attended. Gazette readers look to the Want Ads Where to Go column for 4th of July dances and entertainment.
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Ella Kokemiller
B. L. Sheldon
Cedar Rapids
Elda Poock
Atkins
Irene Ness
Rose Risdale
Presbyterian Church
Elmer Schueler
Gazette
Mary Davidson of Toledo to Wed Dale Keen
Miss Mary Davidson of Toledo daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Davidson will become the bride of Dale Keen of LeGrand. The bride elect is a graduate of Coe College and has taught in the schools of Whitten LeGrand and Otho.
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Mary Davidson
Toledo
W. J. Davidson
Dale Keen
LeGrand
Coe College
Whitten, LeGrand
Otho
Fete Summer Visitors In Mt. Vernon
Mt. Vernon hosts informal treats for summer visitors with Mrs. Charles Baker of Lewiston as guest of Miss Ruby Wade. Bridges and breakfasts honor guests including Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brown from Fayetteville and Dr. W. N. Gladson. Cornell alumni and faculty are noted among visitors and hosts at various events.
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Mount Vernon
Charles Baker
Lewiston
Mont
Ruby Wade
F. F. Ebersole
C. E. Hedges
Baker
Arthur Brown
Fayetteville
Ark
Miss Wade
W. N. Gladson
Bess Medory
Providence
R. I
L. C. Higbie
Palisades Lodge
Charles Wagner
Omaha
Neb
Charles Stegal
Leo Paulger
Washington, D. C
R. P. Ink
Charles R. Keyes
Cornell
Arthur Hull
Grace West
H. J. Burgstahler
Faith Burgstahler
St. Paul
Minn
Mark Hutchin
Social News Roundup Of Trips Notices And Engagements
Names and movements fill a social round up with travels to Pittsburgh Flagstaff Tacoma Rhinebeck and the west coast. Yale and Cornell speakers attend a Lisbon luncheon. Engagement announced Miss Lorraine E Johnston and Ray Max Lewis plan to wed June 19 in Columbus Junction.
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Lorraine E. Johnston
F. W. Johnston
Muscatine
Ray Max Lewis
F. A. Lewis
Columbus Junction
Johnston Home
Miss Johnston
Muscatine High School
Business and Professional Women’s Club
Mr. Lewis
Kramer Birthday Dinner At Strawberry Point
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kramer entertained Monday evening in honor of Lloyds birthday at their home in Strawberry Point Malcom was mentioned as part of the gathering with local friends attending the informal celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Kramer
Mrs Josie Schnickloth Hosts Shower For Miss Marjorie Covault
Mrs Josie Schnickloth entertained guests at a daytime shower honoring Miss Marjorie Covault on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Schnickloth
Marjorie Covault
Fayette Girl Weds Illinois Man in Parsonage Ceremony
Special to The Gazette. Ann Loraine Oelberg, Fayette girl, married Leland M. Meyer of Stronghurst Illinois. Ceremony held Saturday in Paris Missouri by Rev Hunt. Honeymoon in the Ozarks. Plans to reside at Stronghurst after June 20. Mrs. Meyer, Fayette high school and Upper Town university graduate, taught in Jesup the last three years and was honored with several showers hosted by sorority sisters and Oelberg families.
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Fayette
Charles Oelberg
Ann Loraine Oelberg
Leland M. Meyer
Stronghurst
Ill
Paris
Hunt
Ozarks
Stronghurst, J
Meyer
Fayette High School
Upper Town University
Sigma Tau Delta
Jesup
Frank Kible
Harold Oelberg
Franklin Oelberg
La Porte City clubs host meetings and talks
Mrs. Dave Fisickinger entertained the Jolly-Nine club and three guests at a Main Street luncheon Wednesday afternoon. Earl North of Cedar Rapids spoke on Conservation at the Lions club Tuesday. Mrs. Lewis Larson hosted the Kildare Klub Tuesday. Mesdames Ashley, Johannsen and Kerr gave illustrated talks on Center Bouquets. The W C T U of La Porte City hosted the county institute at the Presbyterian church Thursday with Mrs. Porter of Waterloo in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Fisickinger
Jolly-Nine Club
Ray Dexter
Dave Hines
C. V. Kline
Main Street
Earl North
Cedar Rapids
Lions Club
Lewis Larson
Kildare Klub
L. M. Ashley
Herbert Johannsen
William Kerr
la Porte City
Presbyterian Church
W. C. Porter
Waterloo
Toledo and Tama Toledo club guests host Miss Mary Davidson
Toledo Mrs W B Schultz and Mrs O L Devick of Reinbeck hosted a luncheon and shower for Miss Mary Davidson at the Schultz home. Mrs L M Youngman entertained the Tama Toleda Contract club with luncheon at the Knotty Pine cafe. Mrs L P Frost of Des Moines and Miss Beryl Otterman hosted Miss Davidson at Mrs W N Gallagher’s home.
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W. B. Schultz
O. L. Devick
Reinbeck
Mary Davidson
L. M. Youngman
Tama-Toledo
Knotty Pine Cafe
L. P. Frost
Des Moines
Beryl Otterman
W. N. Gallagher
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Marengo
American Legion Auxiliary
Mae O'Brien
Aurora
Irma Kruse
E. P, Grand Keeper of Records and Seals
Colony Inn
High Amana
Clarence Freeze
Frank Hite
Oral Gleason
Bernice Alien
Luella Simmons
Betty Clements
Rachel Langlas
Kathleen Franey
Kathryn Frick
Marjorie Frick
Noreen Blaine
Margaret Jacobs
Margaret Reece
Lavina Baker
Lucas
Catherine McBride
Shirley Engelbert
Marjorie Whitehead
Arleen Mattison
Marlowe Burgy
Leonard Fiser
Glenn Scott
Richard Reece
Robert Hadenfeldt
Guerdon Hoyle
George Hunt
H. M. Havner
Merry Matrons Club
Marengo Cafe
H. C. Broch
C. E. Teeter
Fred Karsten
Will Scott
Tretha Tromerhauser
Carl Lindsay
Oscar Misel
Forrest McBride
Eliabeth Smoley
Iowa City
McBride
Miss Smoley
Vernon Paul Long
Corning
Garnaville
W. L. Schulte
Dorothy Berns
Anita Eulberg
Mary Dickman
Myrene Larson
Mary, Luciel
Jerry Schulte
Bernice Masuen
Arno Ross
R. G. Carrier
Mary Inn
Martin J. Eggert, Jr
Martin J. Eggert
Leavenworth, Kan
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W. W. Pierce
Great Northern Railway
Equitable Building
Iowa
Glacier National Park
Northwest
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Tam
N. Schoen Ee
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Volga City
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Dad
Troy
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McKinney
Mt. Vernon
Pittsburgh
C. C. Tull
Flagstaff
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Tacoma
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Rhinebeck
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Presho
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Yale
W. C. Stuckslager
Lisbon
W. R. Boyd
George Scobey
Ellis
Lloyd Morris
R. A. Badger
Springville
W. C. Dutcher
Pauline Stewart
Lloyd Neal
Wesleyan Service Guild
T. S. Mitchell
Balliet
Marion Linn
Marion Country Club
Illinois
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LA Vogue
Third Ave
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