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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1947

Page

8

C R Members Heading to State D A R Meeting in Des Moines

Ashley and Mayflower chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be represented at the state conference in Des Moines from Wednesday through Friday. State committee members include Mrs. Stoddard and Mrs. Grimm, with other chapter officers and attendees listed, plus a luncheon at Hotel Fort Des Moines hosted by Mrs. Stoddard.

Ashley and Mayflower Daughters of the American Revolution Des Moines Ashley R. K. Stoddard J. M. Grimm Historic Relies A. W. Loftus Marion H. Williams I. C. Emery L. L. Robertson Stoddard Fort Des Moines Thelma Boegel The Mines C. W. Boegel A. Ivan Mason Earl S. Heinze A. O.harstad David Stofler Katherine Franken Charles Fisher Arthur Einen Amnie Franken J. C. Milner

Mrs Byers and Mrs Farrell to Ent​ertain at Brunch

Mrs Frank C. Byers Jr and Mrs Robert E. Farrell will co hostesses at a Wednesday brunch at the Farrell home on Cottage Grove avenue SE. Sixteen guests will attend and bridge will be played.

Frank C. Byers, Jr Robert E. Farrell Farrell Cottage Grove Avenue SE

Blouse Designs Feature Gold Braid Necklaces

The Vicki Lynn design uses a gold braid necklace at the neckline on white or black crepe blouses to simulate a heavy gold choker. The effect showcases accessory styling as part of the garment.

Vicki Lynn

Mrs. Kenneth Bogaard Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Kenneth Bogaard of 1908 Fourth Avenue SE will host her bridge club at lunch on Wednesday. Tables will be set for twelve guests.

Kenneth Bogaard Fourth Avenue SE

Monday Luncheon Club Meets With Mrs Cook

Mrs. Robert S. Cook hosted the Monday luncheon club at the Roosevelt hotel entertaining its members with the social gathering and program.

Robert S. Cook Roosevelt Hotel

Waterloo Visitor Stays With Sigmunds

Mrs. Phillips Taylor of Waterloo visits for two days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Sigmund, 1254 D avenue NE, Waterloo.

Waterloo James Sigmund Phillips Taylor D Avenue

Religious Book Study Club Meets at Jane Boyd House

The religious book study club met Monday afternoon at Jane Boyd Community House. Miss Elizabeth Bender led a discussion of the first chapter of Peace of Mind by Joshua Lieb man. The next meeting will be March 24.

Jane Boyd Elizabeth Bender Joshua Liebman

Chi Omega Holds Initiation Dinner at Roosevelt Hotel

Chi Omega sorority at Coe College held its initiation dinner in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Initiates Joan Brandt Doris Craven Beverly Lawr ence Cedar Rapids LuAnne Darby Cresco Beryl Hoover Savannah Ill Gloria Pugh Park Ridge Ill Lillian Eloff Chicago received honors. Patricia Owens spoke for actives and initiates. Darby sang with Owens accompanying. Scholarships went to Brandt and Pugh with Hoover named outstanding pledge. new pledges Geraldine McCullough Boone and Audrey Malchert Northfield Minn introduced. Patronesses included Mrs Eugene Pinney Mrs A W Erskine Mrs Frank Hollenbeck and Miss Lulu Averill with alumnae Mrs John W Altfillisch and Mrs Ray Ashlock attending.

Chi Omega Coe College Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Joan Brandt Doris Craven Beverly Lawrence Cedar Rapids LuAnne Darby Cresco Beryl Hoover Savanna Ill Gloria Pugh Park Ridge Lillian Eloff Chicago Audrey Popma Patricia Owens Miss Darby Miss Owens Brandt Pugh Hoover Phyllis Stephens Geraldine McCullough Boone Audrey Malchert Northfield Minn Eugene Pinney A. W. Erskine Frank Hollenbeck Lulu, Averill John W. Altfillisch Ray Ashlock

Mrs Moon Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. B. J. Moon at 2340 Linden Drive SE entertained the Tuesday bridge club with a luncheon gathering.

B. J. Moon Linden Drive

Schirm Couple Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs William Schirm of 1101 First Avenue SW celebrate. They will host a dinner Tuesday evening with 35 guests. Guests include Mr and Mrs Oscar Schirm of Appleton Wisconsin and Mrs Ralph Keiper of Charleston Illinois visiting for the occasion.

William Schirm First Avenue Oscar Schirm Appleton Wis Ralph Keiper Charleston, Ill

Coe College Pan Independent Dance Saturday Night

The Pan Independent dance at Coe College will be held Saturday from 9 p m to midnight at the Cedar Rapids country club. Sponsored by Esquire and Pleiades, the event features Barney Olson and his orchestra.

Coe College Cedar Rapids Country Club Esquire Pleiades Barney Olson

Sweetheart Frock Pattern 4512 for Girls

Bright sewing pattern ad describes a sweetheart yoke whirly skirt dress in puffed sleeves or ruffles. Includes illustrated instructions for sizes 6 8 10 12 14 and lists fabric yardage for size 10. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Ga Pattern Dept. 130 N Clinton Chicago Ill with name address zone size and style number.

Cedar Rapids N. Clinton Chicago Ill

Don’t Worry Teens Say Aileen Whelan On Diet And Health

Aileen Whelan advises teens to watch diets sleep and outdoor exercise to avoid inferiority and excess weight while warning against overindulgence in sweets. She notes weight loss from nervous tension and recounts her 100 pound frame after filming Ramrod and the need to slow eating and reduce caffeine.

Aileen Whelan Aileen

War Department authorizes yellow fringe for flag in 1923

A 1923 War Department regulation authorizes a yellow fringe for use on the United States flag. The directive formalizes decorative trim as part of flag presentation and maintenance guidelines issued by the Army.

United States U. S. Army War Department

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C.R D.A.R Mrs. Byers Mrs. Farrell Thursdy In Gazette Religious Book Study Club Second Avenue Eighth Street William Schirms Anne Adams R. M. Schaefer & Son RM. Schaefer & Son Car Chun Kresge Building SEALY Sealy Living Room First Street Arleen Young Ars
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