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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1950

Page

2

Camp Fire to Mount All-City Torch Bearer Ceremony

An all city Camp Fire birthday observance will be held at St Pauls church on Wednesday at 7 30 p m with a leadership theme. Torch bearer rank will be conferred on Betty Rosenberger Sheryl Stephan Marilyn and Carolyn Smreck by Mrs J A Stephan. Twenty seven others will receive the rank of torch bearer craftsman in nine crafts including Gwen Krippner aquatics and Joan Slocum aviation. Woodgatherers and firemakers will attend in service costumes with last years leaders Evelyn Blaha Carol Martin and Gloria Paula assisting. Buchanan and Johnson school groups hold youth programs in observance at 7 30 p m and 7 p m respectively.

St. Paul’s J. A. Stephan Betty Rosenberger Sheryl Stephan Marilyn Carolyn Smreck Wawikah Gwen Krippner Joan Slocum Cora Carlson Carolyn Shank Gloria Gard Fredrica Foster Sandra Harris Kay Herrbach Emily Hanzlik Janet McFatridge Marilyn Worcester Kay Halloran Anne Ironside Carol Coleman Cora Hetherington Norma Sheldon Evanelle Manwiller Patty Cook Margo Mifflin Sylvia Blaha Evelyn Blaha Mary Ellen Dill Louise Barry Janet Niebes Ruth Ann Vleck Darlene Sperring Gloria Coleman Carol Martin Gloria Paula Buchanan and Johnson Floyd Fisher Buchanan P.T.A Blue Birds Camp Fire McKinley Discovery Unlimited Land of Liberty Johnson Blue Bird H. F. Tyler First Congregational Church Mrs. Tyler Susan Moran Sara Jane Lange Jo Ellen Mary Patricia Tyler Kathy Erwin Dianna Padzewsky Susan Caldwell Bonnie Rich Jo Ann Frederick Sally Zbanek Kristen Miller Carol Pierce Gazette Cedar Rapids St. Paul's Methodist Church Carolyn Smreek Charles Smrecks Avenue A Avenue NW Seventeenth Street

Mrs Katzoff Returns From Visit With Schoenfeldts

Mrs Morris B Katzoff of 2432 Grande avenue SE has returned after a two week stay with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs H Robert Schoenfeldt in Cleveland.

Morris B. Katzoff Grande Avenue SE H. Robert Schoenfeldt Cleveland

Mrs Carlyle Anderson Visits From Wel land Canada

Mrs Carlyle Anderson of Wel land Canada is spending a few days in the home of her mother Mrs George S Davis at 1214 Second Avenue SE en route home from Ojai California where she visited her brother Robert C Davis sister Mrs William Perdue and Mr Perdue.

Carlyle Anderson Welland Canada George S. Davis Second Avenue SE Ojai California Robert C. Davis William Perdue Mr. Perdue

Mrs. Chase Returns From Florida Visit

Mrs. A. E. Chase of 2225 Grande avenue SE has returned from a two month visit with her cousin Miss Edith Chase in Miami Florida.

Mrs. Chase Florida A. E. Chase Grande Avenue SE Edith Chase Miami, Fla

Walter Roths Return From Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Walter Roth of the Roosevelt hotel have returned after a six weeks vacation at Palm Beach Florida.

Walter Roths Florida Walter Roth Roosevelt Hotel Palm Beach Fila

Lamplighters Name Adopted by 20 40 Club

The 20 40 club changes its name to The Lamplighters after a members vote on 33 proposed titles. Miss Peggy Williams submitted the new title. A dance is planned Saturday at 9 p.m. at the Y.W.C.A. with Al Sperrino and his orchestra. Public invited.

Lamplighters Peggy Williams Y.W.C.A al Sperrino

Fourscore Club to Hear Talk by Mrs Shepard

Members of the Fourscore club will meet Thursday at 8 p m at the Woman's club to hear Mrs C V Shepard discuss Early Life in Cedar Rapids Hostess chair for the evening is Mrs Floyd Brown assisted by the Mines John Allen Vinton Bowers W H Bigger Robert Brombrough Sam Giovanazzi Mervin Colip Rex Winfrey and Robert Sublett

Woman’s Club C. V. Shepard Cedar Rapids Floyd Brown John Allen Vinton Bowers W. H. Bigger Robert Brombrough Sam Giovanazzi Mervin Colip Rex Winfrey Robert Sublett

Anne Adams Pattern Book Promises One Yard Garments

One yard patterns offer a one yard blouse and hi waisted skirt options with sizes 11 13 15 17. Send 25 cents to Anne Adams in Chicago for pattern 4681 and details. A free pattern is printed in the book with a spring collection.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Patern Department P.O Chicago

Girl Scouts Charter Goes to President

The Senate approved and sent to the White House a bill granting a federal charter to the Girl Scouts of the United States of America on the organization’s 38th birthday. Mrs. Harry S. Truman is listed as chief sponsor of the measure.

Washington Senate White House Girl Scouts of the United States of America Harry S. Truman

Kappa Delta Initiates Nine Women at Coe College

Kappa Delta sorority at Coe College initiated nine women last weekend. Recipients included Marian Anderson Belmond who won the scholarship prize for highest grades and Gloria Taylor Cedar Rapids who earned the pledge award for leadership.

Kappa Delta Coe College Marian Anderson Belmond Barbara Beatty Shellsburg Lois Burnstrom

Lynne Roberta Alt Honored on Fifth Birthday

Lynne Roberta Alt daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert M Alt of 707 Thirty second Street SE was honored on her fifth birthday Sunday with a party at their home Movies were shown Guests included Mary Pat Gleesner Jamie Lynne Robinson Judith Jones Darlene Sova Leni Lee Kimm Stastny Patricia Hughes Helen Hughes Cynthia Rickey Karnese Paula Sue Cameron Barbara Kathy Alt Carolyn Prymek Michele Franklin Carol Keith and Steven Alt

Lynne Roberta Alt Robert M. Alt Thirty-second Street Mary Pat Gleesner Jamie Lynne Robinson Judith Jones Darlene Sova Leni Lee Kimm Stastny Patricia Hughes Helen Hughes Cynthia Rickey Karnese Paula Sue Cameron Barbara Kathy Alt Carolyn Prymek Michele Franklin Carol Keith Steven Alt

Mrs Horsky and Paseka Wed in California

Mrs Laura Horsky and William Paseka, both of Cedar Rapids, were married Saturday at the First Christian church of Riverside California. They were attended by Lt and Mrs Robert Horsky, the bride’s son and daughter in law. After a brief stay in California they will return to Cedar Rapids to make their home.

Laura Horsky William Paseka Cedar Rapids First Christian Church Riverside Calif Robert Horsky California

Play Presented At Woman's Club Meeting Monday

A Tennessee Williams one act play At Liberty was staged at Cedar Rapids Woman's club meeting with Mrs. Sam Nassif directing and Mrs. Charles Gustin as the sympathetic mother. The group plans a March 25 performance at the Iowa Play Production Festival in Iowa City. A Monday musical program featured Mrs. David Bromwell clarinetist Mrs. Verne Mattison pianist and the club chorus under director Mrs. L A Talbott. Informal ballots named L L Johnson and R M Threlkeld for president and other officers named follow.

Tennessee Williams Liberty Cedar Rapids David Bromwell Verne Mattison Woman’s Club L. A. Talbott L. L. Johnson R. M. Threlkeld A. W. Loftus A. W. Collinge Kenneth McElroy Bryan Cronbaugh L. J. Arthurs Mae Kelly H. E. Paxton A. W. Eastin Ludmil Prastka

Patricia Grothaus Weds Lowell A. Tainter in Iowa City

Patricia Grothaus daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Grothaus of Iowa City and Lowell A. Tainter of Port Washington Wisconsin were married Sunday at First Methodist Church Iowa City Rev L L Dunning Jr presiding The bride attended University of Iowa and WMT Cedar Rapids and is pursuing radio studies at Wisconsin University The groom a Wisconsin engineering graduate is a test engineer for Wisconsin Electric Power Company in Port Washington The couple will reside there with several attendees from Cedar Rapids and Richland Center.

Patricia Grothaus John H. Grothaus Iowa City Lowell A. Tainter Port Washington Wis First Methodist Iowa L. L. Dunningn Tainter Lewis A. Tainter Richland Center Shirley Ann Schreiber Des Moines Kenneth Bouslought University of Wisconsin Wisconsin Electric Power Company Cedar Rapids Nettie M. Sisam Clifford Myers Guy P. Linville Guy Linville

Mrs Ray Cook Wins Toastmistress Contest

Mrs Ray Cook won first place in the elimination contest of the Cedar Rapids Toastmistress club and the Town Toastmistress club at the Roosevelt hotel Monday evening. Second went to Mrs V L Spohn with Ethereal Voices. The regional elimination contest is set for Ames on April 16.

Ray Cook Cedar Rapids A. Ivan Mason Ames

Seventeenth Birthday Party Honors Charles J Buresh

Charles J. Buresh was honored Sunday on his seventeenth birthday with a party hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Buresh at 626 Second Street SW. Guests included John Heitz Mari anne Meister Dorothy Hay Bud Glenn Kay Pufall Margaret Shea Pat Spaight Frances Fredrick Rosalie Bergstrom Marvin Racer Jim Kramer Carol Nevis Mary.

Charles J. Buresh Charles Buresh Second Street John Heitz Marianne Meister Dorothy Hay Bud Glenn Kay Pufall Margaret Shea Pat Spaight Frances Fredrick Rosalie Bergstrom Marvin Racer Jim Kramer Carol Nevis Mary

Local Obituary Notices for Lou Berry Don Boland Rosie and Barbara Giblin

Brief obituary items note the passing of Lou Berry Don Boland Rosie Barbara Giblin and Tom Ost with memorial details pending. Community members are asked to respect family notices and posted services.

Lou Berry Don Boland Rosie Barbara Giblin Tom Ost

Booklet Gives Hints On Nylon Fabric Care

CHICAGO nylon care booklet says most stains lift with soap and water including catsup mustard chocolate sauce sherbets inks and some greases. Gum and some oil stains respond best to cleaning fluid. Iron nylon at 275 degrees F or use rayon setting. higher heat may damage fabric and yellow light colored cloth.

Chicago

Colorful embroidery pattern offer from Cedar Rapids Gazette

Pattern 538 includes ten motifs 5x11 to 512x514 inches with transfer and crochet directions. Send 20 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago 80 Ill for pattern 538 and provide name and address. Also new Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book offers crochet embroidery and knitting ideas for home crafts with a 15 cent copy price.

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

Albany Hikes Oracle License Fees

The Albany city council raises fees for fortune tellers from 100 to 500 dollars per year, affecting local practitioners and future income. The decision comes as part of city revenue measures in Atlanta.

Atlanta Albany

Blue Bonnet Margarine Promotes Flavor Nutrition Economy

A vintage advertisement touts Blue Bonnet Margarine as offering flavor nutrition and economy. It urges families to spread it on bread and vegetables, highlighting a yellow quick bag and repeated use for everyday meals.

Claudia Pinza America

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council Mrs. Katzoff Anderson George Davis Nabisco Niagara Falls Mrs. Shepard LaChoy Food Products Beatrice Foods Co Archbold, Ohio Kappa Delta Sorority Mrs. Horsky MR. Paseka Sae Woman's Club Schamberger Third Avenue S.W Blue Bonnet Ake General Electric Refrigerator General Electric Robbins Appliance CO Freezer
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