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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1946

Page

11

Holstroms to Move From Cedar Rapids to Minneapolis

Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Holstrom of 2519 Meadowbrook drive SE plan to leave Cedar Rapids after April 1 for Minneapolis. A Saturday dinner at the Roosevelt hotel hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Buresh and Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Buse honored the couple with 41 guests, followed by dancing. Mrs. Holstrom will be feted at a luncheon Tuesday at Mrs. Buse’s home, with co-hostesses Mrs. Orville Rennie and Mrs. Russell W. Landis. Seventeen attendees will play bridge in the afternoon. A Cedar Rapids Woman’s club American Home department meeting Tuesday will feature O. J. Elsenbast on What Every Woman Should Know about her Husband’s Business, preceded by a 1 p.m. picnic hosted by Mrs. G. F. Hennessey, Mrs. Rose Carlson and Mrs. A. H. Aukerman.

Carl W. Holstrom Meadowbrook Drive Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Richard H. Buresh Gwendolyn Drive L. A. Buse Twenty-seventh Street Holstroms Roosevelt Hotel Holstrom Buse Orville Rennie Russell W. Landis

Clarke sons celebrate joint birthday party

Celebrating their birthdays on the same day Saturday were Bill aged three and Steven aged two sons of Mr and Mrs Paul J Clarke Jr of 515 Twenty sixth Street SE Saturday afternoon from 3 to 5 o clock the boys were entertained at a party for eight guests and their mothers.

Bill Steven Paul J. Clarke, Jr Twenty-sixth Street

Birthday party honors Patricia Johnson and Phyllis Durham

A Friday evening party celebrated Patricia Johnson age 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Johnson of 1339 E Avenue NE, and Phyllis Durham age 15 of 708 Sixteenth Street SE. Held at Helen Rompet 1117 Fifteenth Street SE, guests included Vivian Walton Pat Foster Joyce Wolfe Rose Marie Ressler Jeanne Palmer and Dora Peterson. Games dancing and refreshments were provided.

Patricia Johnson William C. Johnson Phyllis Durham Sixteenth Street Helen Rompet Fifteenth Street Vivian Walton Pat Foster Joyce Wolfe Rose Marie Ressler Jeanne Palmer Dora Peterson

Theta alumnae to meet at Mrs H E Olerichs home

The Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae will gather Tuesday at 8 PM at 362 Twenty-first Street SE. All city alumnae not yet contacted should call Mrs. Olerich to confirm attendance.

Kappa Alpha Theta H. E Olerich Twenty-first Street

Ferne Kivell Wed To New Yorker

Announcement details the Aurora girld Miss Ferne Kivell marrying Maynard W. Brownell of Fishkill New York. The ceremony was held at Aurora Methodist Church with Rev A Christiansen officiating. Couples and families attended a reception afterward and plans call for the couple to reside in Fishkill New York. Mrs Brownell formerly attended the University of Iowa and worked for LaPlant Choate Manufacturing. Mr Brownell is a Cushing Academy graduate.

Aurora Ferne Kivell Charles H. Kivell Maynard W. Brownell Myers Brownell Fishkill N. Y Aurora Methodist Church A. Christiansen Floyd Robinson Delma Miller Harry Grove Ames George R. von, Voorhis, Jr Jim Kivell Florida Brownell University of Iowa LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company Cushing Academy Ashburnham

Daughters of Isabella Meet in K of C Club Rooms

The Daughters of Isabella will meet Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock in the K of C club rooms. The social hour after the meeting will be coordinated by Mae Aukerman and Wilma Byrnes.

Daughters of Isabella K. of C Mae Aukerman Wilma Byrnes

Government Plans Boost in Bayons

Washington reports the Civilian Production Administration drafted a plan to guarantee 1,500,000 pounds of rayon yarn monthly to hosiery makers, aiming to lift rayon stockings output to 18 million pairs per month. Nylons production is about 30 million monthly. CPA plans to act in about two weeks after rayon producer talks. A CPA official criticized some women for hoarding stocks while others lack access.

Washington Congress White House Civilian Production Administration OPA CPA

Burlington Couple Wed in Iowa City Little Chapel

Willie Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chesney L. Smith of Burlington, married Weston D. Ralston H. at the Little Chapel of the Congregational church in Iowa City. The couple, with guests Marceline Smith and Dale Spaan, plan to live in Iowa City after a wedding trip.

Chesney L. Smith Burlington Willie Weston D. Ralston H W. D. Ralston Bever Avenue Little Chapel Congregational Church Iowa City Marceline Smith Dale, Spaan Paullina Ralston Burlington Junior College University of Iowa Delta Delta Delta Sorority Franklin High School Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity Army Air Forces England

Marion Davidson Honored Before March Wedding Plans

Miss Marion Davidson of 393 Seventeenth Street SE was feted at a dinner party by Miss Neva B. Landis of Marion at the Commonwealth tearoom. Davidson will wed Arthur J. Hagerman of Chicago on March 17. guests later visited the Landis home.

Marion Davidson Seventeenth Street Commonwealth Tearoom Neva B. Landis Marion Davidson Arthur J. Hagerman Chicago Landis

Tyler Committee and Study Group Meeting Notice

The Tyler executive committee and study group will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Cortland Stevens 1716 Fifteenth avenue SE. Mrs. Joe Schulista and Mrs. James Blackstrom will be in charge. Representing the teachers will be the Misses Louise Peak and Ruth Gurren.

Tyler Cortland Stevens Fifteenth Avenue SE Joe Schulista James Blackstrom Louise Peak Ruth Gurren

Bluebird motifs promise happiness for linens

Leas Wheeler presents bluebird transfers to brighten household linens. Pattern 547 offers 18 motifs sized 4 by 11/4 to 14 by 2 inches. Send 15 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. at 549 West Randolph Street Chicago Illinois with pattern number and your name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago Ill

Ashley Delegates To Attend State DAR Conference

Ashley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be represented at the Iowa DAR state conference by Cedar Rapids women. The conference runs Wednesday through Friday in Des Moines. Page from Ashley chapter is Mrs. L. L. Robertson and attendees include Mrs. C. W. Boegel Miss Thelma Boegel Mrs. William W. Crissman Mrs. A. W. Loftus Mrs. Robert C. Toms Mrs. R. C. Stoddard Mrs. Earl Heinze Mrs. Imogen Emery Mrs. Marion Williams and Mrs. Cora Fletcher.

Ashley Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Iowa D. A R. C. Stoddard Earl Heinze Imogen Emery Marion Williams Cora Fletcher

Ellen Sasina Becomes Bride of William Harris

Ellen Sasina Yetter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert A Yetter of 126 Fourteenth Street NE, wed Alfred William Harris Jr son of Mr and Mrs A W Harris of Waterloo at the First Presbyterian Church Waterloo. Rev Herbert E Dierenfield officiated in the presence of immediate families. The bride wore a dusty rose suit with gardenia corsage. After luncheon at Hotel President, the couple left for Chicago to begin life in Waterloo where Harris works at Kraft Cheese and Sasina Harris is employed by John Deere.

Ellen Yetter Sasina Delbert A. Yetter Fourteenth Street Alfred William Harris, Jr A. W. Harris Waterloo First Presbyterian Church In Herbert E. Dierenfield Harland Jessie Chicago Harris Kraft Cheese Company John Deere Company

Over the Back Fence soup recipes for cold season meals

Naomi Doebel presents a quartet of soups to boost family meals during cold spells. Recipes include a onion and beef broth soup with Parmesan toast and two celery and pea preparations, detailing ingredients, steps, and oven finishing touches.

Naomi Doebel

Eyelet Eye Catcher Pattern for Teen Frock and Hat

Frosty white eyelet with ribbons adds a party air to a simple frock and hat a teen girl can make. Pattern 4766 includes a Pinafore ruffled version and comes in Teen-age sizes 10 12 14 16. Size 12 frock uses A yards of 39 inch material. Send 20 cents to Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept 130 N Clinton St Chicago 80 TH with name address zone size and style number.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept N. Clinton St Chicago

Mary Haworth's Mail Marriage Advice Row

A married mother of two asks if she should leave her husband to pursue happiness. The columnist argues the marriage could be salvaged with true love and mutual effort, noting the husband shows greater commitment and suggesting separation risks for children.

Mary Haworth G. C

Vegetable Barley Chowder Recipe and Steps

A detailed home style preparation for Vegetable Barley Chowder serves eight. It lists ingredients including barley water onions celery carrots potatoes turnips peas parsley milk and butter with steps to simmer bake and finish by adding milk and heat. The method includes soaking and cooking times and notes optional thinner soup with pea juice.

Why Hats Look Funny Says Chicago Fashion Director

Chicago fashion director Ruth Hatfield blames hairdressers for hats looking odd. She argues stylists push upswept curls and biscuits that clash with millinery, urging hair trends to follow hat styles and noting women change hair as often as hats.

Claire Cox Chicago Ruth Hatfield Chicago Fashion Industries Miss. Hatfield Miss Hatfield

Noxzema Promoted for Chapped Hands Care

An ad explains chapped hands are cuts, with Noxzema as a greaseless medicated formula that relieves stinging and helps heal cracks. Nurses first noted its quick skin restoration, and clinical tests show improvement even in severely chapped hands overnight. Available at drug stores during the special offer.

Uncle Sam Laxative Breakfast Food claims health benefits

Irregulars may benefit from a tasty cereal containing flaxseed. The product notes flaxseed’s natural oil and its long endorsed bowel-stimulating action. Toasted whole wheat flakes join to form a breakfast mix praised by thousands and offered by Uncle Sam Breakfast Food Company of Omaha Nebraska.

Uncle Sam Uncle Sam Breakfast Food Company Omaha Nebraska

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American Home Dept Co. R Woman’s Club Bill and Steven Clarke Barney’s First Avenue New Yorker Mrs. Maynard Brownell Second Ave Reno Weston Ralston II By Leas Wheeler Ashley Ellen Sasina William Harris Anne Adams G.c Iowa Hardware & Supply CO 8Th Avenue Aste Nan Norito Orito Ahich Lydia EK Finkham Pinkham Lydia E Pinkham’s. Comrouns Woxzema Narry Corot COROT Furniture House
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