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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1949

Page

8

Coe College presents Playboy of the Western World play

Coe College players staged Synge’s Playboy of the Western World before Cedar Rapids College club guests Thursday evening with Miss Pat Joy and Donald Gunn in the lead roles. The performance showcased Irish dialect coaching, scene design by John Hanna, and costumes by Jeannette Ringland, as critics noted vitality and intelligent interpretation while noting the satire’s timely relevance.

Coe College Players Synge Cedar Rapids College Club Coe Little Theater College Club Pat Joy Donald Gunn Gene Whiteman David Brien Hiouse John Hanna Jeannette Ringland Lloyd Goettel Ringland Roger B Sherman Stephen Wilder Marjorie Walters

Hjortlands Franta Meissner Visit Kurths

Dr and Mrs An drew E Kurth host Dr E S Hjortland of Minneapolis and Franta Meissner of Ames at 2048 Fifth Avenue SE arriving Thursday. Hjortland and Meissner spoke at World Day of Prayer services held at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Dr Hjortland is pastor of Central Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.

Andrew E Kurth Fifth Avenue SE E S Hjortland Minneapolis Franta Meissner Ames Czechoslovakia Hjortland Meissner Westminster Presbyterian Church Kurth Europe Central Lutheran Church

Jane Boyd circle meets for dessert at Park Avenue SE home

The Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday at Mrs Oliver Wilson's home at 1921 Park Avenue SE for dessert. De votions were led by Mrs William Hughes. Mrs Blanche Greenway reported on the Linn County union meeting and the group voted $5 to the Red Cross. The next meeting is March 17 at Mrs Cecil Sander's home, 2020 Washington Avenue SE.

Jane Boyd The King's Daughters Oliver Wilson Park Avenue SE Wiliam Hughes Blanche Greenway Linn County Union Red Cross Cecil Sander Washington Avenue SE

Coe Carnival Caps W.S.S.F Week With Auction Gala

The Coe College carnival closes the World Student Service Fund week on Saturday from 9 to 12 with side shows games and a faculty auction. Proceeds aid students abroad while faculty contribute goods and services for bidding including a bridge game a coke date and other items. Co chairs Frances Ford and George McNelly lead a campuswide planning committee.

World Student Service Fund Frances Ford Malrion George McNelly Cedar Rapids

Mrs Sokol Returns Home After Week in Collins

Mrs. R. Sokol leaves Collins after a week visiting her son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Van Nostrand at 124 Crescent Street SE.

Mrs John J Livingsdod Returns From California Trip

Mrs John J Livingsdod of 503 Knollwood drive SE Cedar Rapids returned Thursday after a four week visit to California visiting Berkeley Sacramento San Mateo and Bakersfield with stops along the way.

John J Livingsdod Knollwood Drive Cedar Rapids California Berkeley Sacramento Sanateo Bakersfield

Graduation dress with button eyelet yoke pattern 4879

Pattern 4879 for a demure graduation dress with button in eyelet yoke. Includes teenage sizes 10 12 14 16 and notes size 12 uses 3% yards of 85 inch fabric with 44 yard contrast. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept 130 N Clinton St Chicago Ill. Provide name address size and style number.

Cedar Apids Gazette Clinton St Chicago

20-40 Club Boys Fall to Eagles In Close Monday Matchup

Peggy Williams reports the 20-40 Club lost to the Eagles 36 to 50 last Monday. Upcoming games feature AXE fraternity and Eagles in a two game all star event at McKinley gym with 6:30 and 7:30 starts. Bill Faches topped the season with 138 points, a carnival at the YWCA showcases sports, games, and novelties for the whole family with free admission and softball soon on the horizon.

Eagles AXE Fraternity Allstar AXE McKinley Gym Bill Faches Sadsack YWCA Madame Musto ABC Novelty Company

Walkers Return From Month in Mexico City

Dr and Mrs H L Walker of 1800 B Avenue NE have come back from a month long vacation in Mexico City with no reported incidents.

H. L. Walkers Mexico H. L. Walker B Avenue NE Mexico City

Beals Fetes Son’s Seventeenth Birthday At Dinner

George J Beals hosted a dinner Wednesday at 2001 A avenue NE for his son’s seventeenth birthday. Guests included David Rossey Gordon Safely Robert E. Meier Don Gillam and Margaret Beals.

George J Beals Avenue NE David Rossey Gordon Safely Robert E. Meier Don Gillam Margaret Beals

Linn County IOKD Board Meets at YWCA

The Linn County union of the International Order of King’s Daughters held a Thursday meeting at the YWCA with Mrs. Marvin Bishop presiding. Mrs. Stewart Shank gave devotions on spiritual growth. Nomination chair Mrs. John Morton was appointed. Next meeting May 5 for officer elections.

Linn County Union of the International Order of King’s Daughters Y.W.C.A Marvin Bishop Stewart Shank John Morton Robert Beatty

Local couples return from Florida and Havana trip

Mrs. R. D. Hunting of 110 Crescent street SE has returned from a two and a half week vacation in West Palm Beach Florida and Havana. She traveled with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Madden of Virginia Minnesota. Dr. Hunting is back in Cedar Rapids after the Florida visit.

R. D. Hunting, Jr Crescent Street SE West Palm Beach Fla Havana T. M. Madden Virginia Minn

Tea honoring Mrs Hull hosted by Mrs Darwin Sandy

Mrs M Darwin Sandy of 1950 Fourth Avenue SE hosted a spring themed tea Thursday for her mother Mrs Walter B Hull of Aurora. About 100 guests attended with Mrs S E Coquillette Mrs Fred Fisher Jr Mrs Haven Y Simmons and Mrs Tudor Wilder among the hostesses. Decorations featured mixed flowers and colored candles.

M. Darwin Sandy Fourth Avenue SE Walter B. Hull Aurora S. E. Coquillette Fred Fisher, Jr Haven Y Simmons Tudor Wilder

Circle of the King’s Daughters Meet for Rummage Sale Plans

SH.N. circle met at 303 Twenty-eighth street drive SE with Mrs. D. A. Nicholson hosting. Mrs. E. C. Helfenstine gave devotions and Mrs. Lowell Jefferis reported on the union meeting. They planned a rummage sale for March 31, sewed on layettes, and voted $18 to Camp Lookout.

Sh.n. Circle of the King’s Daughters D. A. Nicholson Twenty-eighth Street E. C. Helfenstine Lowell Jefferis Camp Lookout

Service circle meeting at Mrs Reynolds home gathers donations

The service circle of the Kings ert met at 1546 Seventh Avenue SE with Mrs. Lynn Stauffer assisting. They voted $5 to the Red Cross and to send a girl to Camp Lookout. A report of the union meeting was given by Mrs. Sue Raymond.

The King's Daughters Hugh Reynolds Seventh Avenue SE Lynn Stauffer Red Cross Camp Lookout Sue Raymond

Piano Recital by Mrs Hack Baldwin at Knollwood Drive

Mrs Bernice Hack Baldwin presents a recital Saturday at 3 pm at the home of Mrs Harry Ribble 523 Knollwood drive SE. Participants include Sandra Heuer Judy Noe Claudia Cobb Jerry Rust Jackie Walshire Nancy Nichols Carl Kesler Mary Kesler Peggy Walshire Julie Foster Patty Jones and Sue Ribble.

Bernice Hack Baldwin Harry Ribble Knollwood Drive Sandra Heuer Judy Noe Claudia Cobb Jerry Rust Jackie Walshire Nancy Nichols

Designing Women Closet Rods Spark Innovative Setup

In a guest room, a redesigned closet features heavy rods and thick clothes making folding unnecessary. The new arrangement emphasizes space efficiency and sturdiness, offering a practical solution for managing bulky garments.

Pyramid Hair Shapes Forecast For Next Fall Fashion

New York stylists forecast a pyramid shaped hairstyle to match upcoming dresses. The look creates a triangular silhouette by parting hair outward at the crown back and forming cascading curls to frame the neck. Adaptable to long or short cuts, the severe coiffure complements sloping shoulders and flaring skirts.

Phiyllis Battelle New York INS Burts Chantel

Notice of Probate Hearing for Wes Stagkal Will

In Linn County District Court a document claimed as the last will and testament of Wes Stagkal, late of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is set for proof and admission to probate. The hearing will be held March 8, 1949, at 9 o clock in the morning at the Cedar Rapids Court House. Executors or interested parties may appear for the proceeding.

Linn County Hom Wes Stagkal Cedar Rapids Iowa Marc

Cedar Rapids Couples Attend Stiling Match

Three Cedar Rapids couples attended the Cornell Iown State Teachers college wrestling match Thursday evening at Cedar Falls. They were Mr and Mrs Russell Landis Mr and Mrs O W Lawrence and Dr and Mrs C B Meffert. Mr and Mrs Orville Rennie of J Vernon accompanied them.

C. RB Cedar Rapids Cornell Iown State Teachers College Cedar Falls Rusisell Landis O. W. Lawrence C. B. Meffert Orville Rennie J. Vernon

Chicago North Western Women's Club Luncheon Meeting

Sixteen members met for a luncheon at the Me Too dining room. A colored soapcorn basket and green candles adorned the table. Mrs. L. Lan led the business portion. G. G. Storm, Harry Cobb, and W. J. Niebuhr were named to the nominating committee. Officers will be elected April 6. A $5 donation was made to the March of Dimes and a similar amount to the heart fund. Members are asked to donate used articles for the April rummage sale.

Chicago North Western Women’s Club L. Lan G. G. Storm Harry Cobb W. J. Niebuhr Heart Fund

Recital by Mrs. Ogood Se Students at Home Studio

Mrs. L. J. Ogood presents a group of voice students in a recital Sunday at 4 p.m. at her home studio 812 Wellington street SE. Participants include Charlotte Condoh Sally Carringer Mary Cahalan Elaine Chaires Marjorie Fugate Marilyn Homsey Dennis Hoy and Carol Ann Miller.

L. J. Ogood Wellington Street Charlotte Condoh Sally Carringer Mary Cahalan Elaine Chaires Marjorie Fugate Marilyn Homsey Dennis Hoy Carol Ann Miller

Sunday dinner menu ideas and dessert preparations

A vintage recipe sketch lists veal chops with mashed potatoes and sides, plus a peach custard mold. It offers broccoli with mustard sauce, a wine fruit compote, and step by step directions for gelatin custard and peach layering.

Naomi Doebel

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Hjortlands, Franta Meissner Kurths Cashman Mast Avenue Dial W.S.S.F Mrs John Livingogd Anne Adams Peggy Williams Executive Board King’s Daughters Sandy Mother Lh.n. Circle Designing Women Elisabeth Hillyet Dawn Hanson Shirley Klas Paul Hanson Blake Shipton Betty Stepanekiss Miriam Morr Hanson Will Beer Seden R. W. Sheets Kenwood Presbyterian Parsonage Pe Bee Court Woods Killian Company Ana E Killian C.N.W. Women’s Club Dorothy Gray Gee Hueree Eye Lane Pyaled Jernatian Yaad Sterling Prastka Jewelers Paramount Theater Ford Shoes Ford's Chubette Avondale Chambray
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