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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1952

Page

3

Sororities at SUI Pledge 23 Students

Midyear sorority rush ends at the University of Iowa with 23 women pledged to 10 sororities after open houses and evening events. Pledges include Patricia Patton Iowa City and Lois Power Manchester for Alpha Chi Omega and a list of members across Alpha Chi Alpha Xi Delta Chi Omega Delta Delta Delta Delta Gamma Gamma Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Theta Kappa Kappa Gamma Pi Beta Phi Sigma Delta Tau with recipients from Davenport Rock Rapids Des Moines Sioux City Evanston Waterloo Des Moines Bronx Chicago Belle Plaine Clear Lake Perry and other cities.

Rushing University of Iowa Alpha Chi Omega Patricia Patton Iowa City Lois Power Manchester Henrietta Folkens Rock Rapids Chi Omega Mary Ann Chanez Davenport Margaret Ann Whitney St. Louis Delta Delta Delta Judy Bolender Northwood Alice Hunter Galesburg Ill Carol Ann Newman Sioux City Carole Vogel Des Moines Delta Gamma Dorothy McCallum Evanston Joan Zimmerman Waterloo Bonnie McKitrick Kappa Alpha Theta Jean McDonald Dubuque Mary Joan Horn Newton Carol Ann Burger Mary Donai Maribeth James Belle Plaine Joan Miles Clear Lake Jo Ann Muto Sue Stokeley Perry Sigma Delta Tau Grace Kaminkowitz Bronx N. Y Rosanne Novak Chicago Irene Waldinger

Elmcrest Golf Club Sets Annual Meeting And Stag Dinner

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club will hold its annual meeting and stag party on Wednesday evening. New officers will be elected, a buffet dinner is served at 6 30, and the meeting begins at 8. Reservations are due by 2 p.m. Wednesday at the club.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club

Miss Taylor Weds Cloyd Michel in Kansas City

Miss Frances Taylor of Morganville Kansas wed Cloyd Michel of Sigourney Sunday afternoon in Linwood Methodist Church Kansas City Miss Thelma Derby sang for the ceremony The bride wore a lace over satin ballerina gown with yellow roses and white sweetpeas The groom is a KU graduate employed at Tri State Lumber Co in Kansas City They will live there Also included is a note about refrigerator placement for proper condenser air circulation.

Sigourney Frances Taylor Kansas City J. D. Taylor Morganville Kan Cloyd Michel Harry Michel Linwood Methodist Church Thelma Derby Shirley Taylor Phil Michel Peoria Ill Dennis Taylor Robert Gall Robert Brink Clifford Dodson Doris Michel Mr. Michel

Housewife praises Hi-lex Bleach in wash routine

A city housewife touts Hi-lex Bleach as essential in every wash. She claims it keeps whites whiter, colors brighter, deodorizes and disinfects, and helps remove stubborn stains with each cycle.

Hilex

Shirley Gray Weds Jerry O Bird in Oelwein Methodist Church

Miss Shirley Gray daughter of Mr and Mrs Orville Gray married Jerry O Bird son of Mr and Mrs Harry C Bird Sunday afternoon in Oelwein The Rev C E Mason officiated. Matron of honor was Mrs Robert Fisher bridesmaid Mrs Harold Hurst of Cedar Falls attended the groom Ushers were Kenneth Mahoney and LeRoy Mahoney 160 guests registered at a church parlors reception The bride worked at National store in Oelwein and the groom is stationed at Great Lakes Illinois with the navy.

Fayette National Store Oelwein Mr. Bird Great Lakes Ill Navy

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting of Cedar Rapids Boat Club

The ladies auxiliary met Monday evening at Mrs. Lester Trachta’s home at 1509 B avenue NE. Lunch was served by Mrs. Harry Steele.

Cedar Rapids Boat Club Lester Trachta B Avenue Harry Steele

Thorne Children Visit in L P Schwinger Home

Ricky and Jon Thorne of Evansville Ill are visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Lowell P Schwinger 2051 Linden drive SE. The Thorne parents Mr and Mrs Richard Thorne are expected to arrive for a weekend visit. The Schwingers just returned from six weeks traveling Florida Biloxi New Orleans and visiting relatives in Waco Dallas and Beaumont.

Ricky and Jon Thorne Evanslton Ill Lowell P.schwinger Linden Drive Richard Thorne Schwingers Florida Biloxi Miss New Orleans Jack Voorhies Waco Texas Dallas Beaumont

Mrs LaPlant and Family Return From Florida Trip

Mrs E W LaPlant of 2118 Blake boulevard SE has returned from Florida after a two month Fort Lauderdale stay. Her daughter Mrs Charles M Daniel and grandson Eddie of 352 Garden drive SE joined for a two week visit.

E. W. LaPlant Blake Boulevard Charles M. Daniel Eddie Garden Drive Florida

Keehn Family Returns From Central America Vacation

Mr and Mrs P F Keehn and their son Dick of 1907 Glenway drive SE have returned from a month long trip to Havana Cuba and Honduras in Central America. They then traveled to New Orleans and toured parts of Mexico.

P. F. Keehn Glenway Drive Havana Cuba Honduras Central America New Orleans Mexico

Streamliner by Stella White

A rustic bamboo curtain rod adds a summer cottage touch for sun rooms. Ensure drape hems are wide enough to slip over the bamboo nodes easily.

Combined anniversary birthday party for Bridges and Po penhagan

A combined party was held Saturday evening for the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Bridges and the birthday of Mrs. George Po penhagan. It took place at Danceland followed by a buffet dinner for 11 guests at the Bridges home 851 Tenth Street SW.

Sam Bridges George Popenhagan Danceland Bridges Tenth Street

Gavins Return From Trip Through Southwest

Mr and Mrs William M Gavin arrive home Sunday from a trip to San Diego Phoenix and Albuquerque They visited Mr and Mrs E C Whisler in Albuquerque during the journey The couple reside at 1400 Second Avenue SE and traveled to see relatives on the West Coast and in New Mexico.

William M. Gavin Second Avenue SE San Diego Phoenix Albuquerque Mr. Gavin E. C. Whisler

Pattern 4530 for versatile Misses dress coat

Advertisement offers Misses pattern 4530 in sizes 12 to 20 and 40. Includes a duster coat, evening wrap, beach coat and spring dress in shantung or rubbable cotton. Fabric yardage for size 16 is 40 percent of the 35 inch fabric. send 30 cents to Anne Adams in Chicago for the Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept P. O Chicago Ill

Two High School Girls Violin Recital At YMCA Theater

Miss Virginia Ohmann presents Janet Davis and Nancy Hogan, Franklin high seniors and Cedar Rapids symphony members, in a Wednesday 8 pm recital at the YMCA Little Theater. Kristin Lynn Miller, Franklin junior, accompanies on piano. Public invited.

Virginia Ohmann Janet Davis Nancy Hogan Ymca Little Theater Miss Davis Miss Hogan Franklin High School Cedar Rapids Symphony Mozart Music Club Kristin Lynn Miller Miss Miller Franklin Iowa Federation of Music Clubs

Grow Old Only If Interest in Life Ends

A clipping quotes Dr. Arnold A. Hutschnecker urging that age is not fixed by physiology but by losing curiosity and activity. It stresses housewives risk aging by dropping outside interests and outdoor pursuits. The piece notes an eighty-something woman who stays active and curious, countering the stereotype of old age.

Arnold A. Hutschnecker

Proper Frankfurters Heating Method

Do not boil frankfurters in water. Drop them into boiling water and simmer about seven minutes or until hot through. Simmering means keeping the water just below boiling point.

Engagement Announced For Donna Crossett To Pfc Richard Fisher

Mrs. Charles Walker of 50342 C avenue NW announces the engagement of her daughter Donna Crossett to Pfc. Richard Fisher son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert V. Fisher of 1805 I street SW. Fisher is stationed with the marines in Jacksonville Florida. No wedding date has been set.

Charles Walker C Avenue NW Donna Crossett Richard Fisher Albert V. Fisher I Street Fisher Jacksonville Fla Marines

How To Build Your Child's Trust in You

Muriel Lawrence presents a vignette about a boy named Jimmy stranded at a rail terminal. A Travelers’ Aid worker helps him, while his mother arrives late explaining she took the wrong subway to the airline office. The scene explores trust and parental responsibility.

Travelers’ Aid Jimmy Billy Janie

Davidsons to Observe Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary

Central City report says Mr and Mrs Clem Davidson will celebrate their fiftieth anniversary with a family dinner. The couple live 212 miles northeast of Central City and were married at Stella Gillilan’s home. Their son Maurice resides in Edinburg Texas. They farmed near Central City except for a three year period in North Dakota.

Central City Clem Davidson

Forget-me-not Circle Welcomes New Members at Spencer Home

The Forget-me-not circle of the King's Daughters met Monday at Mrs. S. W. Spencer’s home with nine members. Mrs. A. L. Geesaman gave devotions and Mrs. W. T. Ramsey read the admission service for six guests forming a new circle named the Mines. New members: W. S. Fisher, M. V. Freeman, Norman Workman, B. A. Wayland, Melvin Galbraith, Clyde Williams.

King’s Daughters S. W. Spencer Thirty-second Street A. L. Geesaman W. T. Ramsey Mines W. S. Fisher M. V. Freeman Norman Workman B. A. Wayland Melvin Galbraith Clyde Williams

Mt Mercy Student Wins Art Award in Regional Scholastic Event

Carol Gorman of Mt. Mercy academy received a key for achievement in art and an honorable mention for another work at the regional scholastic art awards held at Younkers in Des Moines. Other honorees include Dorothy Lundon Murray and Patricia Meli ichar.

Carol Gorman Mt. Mercy Academy Younkers Des Moines Dorothy Lundon A Murray Patricia Meliichar

Snappy Wrap Fashion Pattern 826 Promises Versatile Wear

Advertises Snappy Wrap Pattern 826 for an apron with potholder that can become a tunic top or short jumper. Requests 25 cents for pattern transfer and 20 cents for Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog. Encourages sending name and address to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago Ill. Includes pattern number and colorful handiwork ideas with handbag pattern in the catalog.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P. O Chicago Ill Laura Wheeler Needlecraft

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SUI Elmcrest Miss Taylor Laxativ Antacid Jane Killian Vernon Drive North Shore Ferry Hall Miss Killian Ambassador East Hotel Shirley Gray Jerry O. Bird Boat Club Auxiliary Thorne L. P. Schwinger Mmes. Laplant Daniel Keehn Stella White O-Sheen Lan-O-Sheen Jan v Sheen Gavins Lorne Fellows Sahara Cedar Rapids Fuel CO Ed Soboda Muriel Lawrence Duai-Temp 1St Ave Hengt Halise Westside Sewing Machine Shop Third Avenue Dial
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