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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
14
Mrs. Hal Ferguson of Los Angeles, a former Cedar Rapids resident, arrives for a visit and stays with Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Krumholtz. The week includes bridge teas, luncheons, and an open house honoring Ferguson with multiple local hosts and twenty guests.
Mrs Moran Tudury of Philadelphia was guest of honor at a Thursday morning coffee at the home of Mr and Mrs Forrest W Stewart in Marion hosted by Mrs Frederick C Fisher Jr. 3425 First Avenue SE.
Miss Kay Flatley of Moline Illinois is staying as a houseguest with Miss Barbara Jeanne Parker and her parents Clyde and Mrs Parker at 2256 Meadowbrook Drive SE.
A compact, practical build up for a plain desk that gains prominence as shelves extend above and beside it. The system adds floor to ceiling shelving that stores writing and study essentials within reach, with the desk sliding out for full top surface use when needed. Finish the matching shelves with the desk in a cohesive room color.
Announcement of Miss Helen Martin’s marriage to J. Bryan Tucker of Oak Park. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Ralph J. Colton with Mrs. Martha Ann Tucker of Lincoln as reader. The couple will reside in Westchester Illinois after a brief wedding trip.
Mrs. William L. Jackson and her children Marcia and Billy of Emmetsburg visit Mrs. L. T. Jackson and the Neil Montgomerys at 2336 Linden drive SE. Mr. Jackson was there earlier this week but has since returned home.
Miss Ruth A Griffin of 1536 Fourth Avenue SE and Clement DeLong of Minneapolis were wed Tuesday at 3 PM in the Little Brown Church Nashua The bride is the daughter of W W Yocom La Porte City The groom is son of Mrs W W DeLong of Howard California Attending were Mrs R Y Netolicky Cedar Rapids and John Ludwig Waterloo A bridal dinner was hosted at the Russell Lamson hotel Waterloo by the bride’s parents The couple then embarked on a two week trip north
Dr and Mrs H H Ervin of Rockford will entertain at a Friday evening bridal dinner for Miss Martha Kohl and their son James, who wed Saturday afternoon. Guests include Kenneth Kohl Tommy Ervin Robert Ervin B L Covert Eleanor Wesselink James Kemp Jr Ames and Alice Ruth Mikas at Mrs Wurster’s tearoom with garden flowers as table centers.
Mr and Mrs Salem Slaman announce the engagement of their daughter Elsie to William L Mack son of Mr and Mrs George H Mack of Marion. No wedding date has been set.
The Willing Workers circle of the King's Daughters met Wednesday evening for dessert at Mrs William Stamp's home 846 Second Street NW. A social hour games were played during the gathering.
Evelyn Pavlis and Johnson Greedy married Wednesday at 10 am in Westminster Presbyterian Church with Rev. Andrew E. Kurth officiating. The couple plans to reside at 370 Eighteenth Street SE after a North to trip. Greedy is linked to Lefebvre Corporation.
The Kiwanis Ladies club held a Dutch treat luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club hosted by Mrs. Henry Kling. Two new members Mrs. Cliff Wilson and Mrs. Glenn Webster joined along with guests Miss Elsie Rice and Miss Dorothy Bondurant. Reinstated members Mrs. Grant Anderson and Mrs. George Hearn attended. A $10 donation was made to Po Good Health. The next meeting on the second Wednesday in July will be a potluck at Bever Park with members children invited.
The Jolly Bluebirds gathered for a Tuesday noon picnic at Sue Ellen Sutliff's 1652 Ellis Boulevard NW residence. Carolyne Carter led singing games as eleven members attended the event.
Five Star Frock pattern 4817 highlighted with new sleeves waist and hipline flare. Embroidery transfer included and tested for fit with illustrated instructions. Jr Miss sizes 11 13 15 17, size 13 uses yardage and price 25 cents, address Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept. 130 N Clinton St Chicago Ill. Free Anne Adams Pattern Book offer noted.
Miss Marcella Marie Roushar and Michael Salvador Palumbo wed in St. Ludmila's church at 8 a.m. The bride wore a white satin gown with a long train and orange blossom tiara. Attendants included Frances Roushar and Marguerite Roushar. Best man James Pusateri. Reception at Roosevelt hotel followed by home reception. They plan to live in Cedar Rapids where Palumbo runs a grocery store.
Mrs. L E Crabbs Miss Margaret Swope and Mrs. Wilmer Werning hosted a shower Tuesday evening for Nadine Fiala. Twenty five guests attended at 203 Johnson avenue NW. Fiala plans to marry John F Callender June 20 and will be guest of honor at another shower Thursday evening at 1815 Fifth avenue SE hosted by Mrs. J B Richter and Mrs. R V Richter with thirty five attending.
Alpha Phi chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha met Tuesday evening at Marion at the home of Mrs Dean Woodford. The group played games with Miss Eleanor Pugh and Miss Glenda Pugh present. Dessert was served.
Members and friends of Irene Douglas circle of the King’s en were entertained at a Wednesday morning brunch at Mrs. E. W. LaPlante’s home 2118 Blake Boulevard SE. Fifty were present and Mrs. C. C. Roberts spoke on South Africa. This was the last meeting of the current year.
Mr and Mrs John B Young and their children Marilyn Jack and Barbara Jo of Waterloo have returned home after attending the wedding of Mrs Youngs nephew Robert Dresher to Miss Joyce Richardson. They stayed with Mr and Mrs C H Klersey at 714 Avenue NW.
Mr and Mrs Jack Zazza and Mr and Mrs Milo Simanek of 1756 Mallory Street SW host house guests Mr and Mrs Al Cerrato of Yonkers New York as part of a social notice in the community column.
Louise Johnston profiles Joan Vinton of Wilson High, a junior-to-be with a 4.0 average across leadership, nursing, home economics, and student government. Vinton earns a youth recreation camp spot, attends conventions, and holds multiple club roles while planning college activities and dramatic work. Grace Ruebel marries Harry C. Watson at St John’s Episcopal.
Tex Bennecke explains an eticutie a girl who dances with proper etiquette and know how. He gives tips to improve on the floor by dropping romantic lines and focusing on rhythm, posture, and respectful conduct while dancing.
The article notes tea first appears in China around 2373 B C with early mentions and cultural adoption implied, marking an ancient origin of the beverage.
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