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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1942
Page
15
In a Gazette feature by Jean Witmer, spring shoe colors range from heavenly blues to South American yellow and antique tan. The piece highlights wheat linen pumps with sling heels, black linen with petunia heels, and bold buckles, noting practical walking comfort and upcoming leather shortages.
Miss Lydia Kaufmann of Chicago daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kaufmann of Wilton married Walter J Puls son of Detlef Puls of Stockton at the bride's parents home Wednesday evening by Rev W A Longbecker. Attendants included Miss Marguerite Puls and Togo Kaufmann. The couple will reside on a farm east of Be Grass Iowa.
A Cedar Rapids fashion piece highlights spring hat trends for women. It notes backbone hats and suit hats with four inch brims, classic “42” beret like styles, feather accents, bird cage color themes, navy sailor for semi dress, and a shift toward felt and ribbons.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid society was entertained by Mrs. George Willmott on Thursday with Mrs. Jesse Gordon assisting. Officers elected include President Mrs. W. J. Montgomery, vice-president Mrs. George Willmott, second vice president Mrs. Thomas Patton, secretary Mrs. Alva Nietere, and treasurer Mrs. H. E. Ashby.
Camp Fire girls say they are too busy to celebrate the organization’s thirtieth anniversary. The Service for Victory program fills March for about 320 236 members in the United States as the group emphasizes family support and the Gulicks’ Fortifying the Family tradition with activities like family picnics and cooking projects.
Molyneux presents a pink and gray sports ensemble featuring jersey tweed inspired by Allied nations. A pink rayon linen blouse pairs with a Dutch-inspired gathered skirt and broad waistband, while a pink felt hat with a brown quill completes the look.
The 60th anniversary marks three million Camp Fire girls over 30 years. Ceremonies, rehearsals, and service activities highlight the celebration. Awards lists recognize Trail Seekers and Wood Gatherers with multiple named honorees. El Kahil unit hosts a picnic in the Shriners Hospital auxiliary context. Community notices include church guild elections and marriage announcements.
Prof Ralph H. Ojemann of the University of Iowa will address a joint Wilson and Lincoln P T A meeting Wednesday at 7 30 pm in the Wilson high school auditorium. He will discuss guiding children and adolescents in time of war and has research in mental hygiene and parent education. The event invites the public.
North Liberty Sheriff and Mrs. Preston Roser host a one o clock dinner at Youde inn Iowa City today honoring Mr and Mrs Glenn Myers on their thirty second wedding anniversary Monday. Guests include Mr and Mrs Glenn Myers Mr and Mrs C O Myers Mrs Artie Hart and Miss Mary J Pederson.
Verne Jeffrey presents a piano and piano accordion recital this afternoon at 3 o'clock at his home 1941 Grande avenue SE. It is the first of three programs planned. Performers include Betty Hillbrunner Gretchen Figge Joan Gabriel Harry Stewart Grettalee Hanson Donald Elfstrom Joan Trowbridge and others.
The Breezy Ball, a joint Quad-Hillcrest party, took place Saturday night at Iowa Union with Bob Stolley’s Avalon Orchestra playing for dancing. Guests included Prof and Mrs George D Haskell, Mr and Mrs Donald Mallett, Mr and Mrs Jack T Johnson, and others as chaperons. A backdrop depicted a navy draft takeover of SAI dormitories. Also announced were marriages, art awards, a new U Hi Y club, and DAR attendance at a Des Moines convention.
Mrs Ruby Shellhammer led a luncheon on Tuesday with assistance from Mies Fred Bowdisn of Waubeck and W C Secrist of Viola to honor Love chapter officers. A school of instruction followed in the Masonic hall with Mrs Leroy Barber present as district instructor.
Thirty members of the East End Birthday club met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Woodrow Larson's home to honor the birthdays of Mines, Woodrow Larson, Martha Tow, George Fairnle and George Brosh. A basket dinner was served with Mrs. Al McGregor and Mrs. Serina McGregor as hostesses.
West Branch guests Effie Shannon of Davenport honored at an Eastern Star school event. Juanita chapter officers joined Mrs. Zelda Hoffman for a dinner. Dinners hosted for E L Farmer and family with guests from Wilburton and Elgin. St Johns Lutheran hosts housewarming for Hugo Froelich. Nancy Myers birthday celebrated with gifts and five hundred card prizes. Iowa School for the Blind at Vinton to present a Parent Teacher program with Braille reading and an exhibit.
Iowa State alumni and friends gather Friday for Founders Day at 6 p.m. in McKinley high school. The Iowa State College band of 72 members will perform at 8 p.m. under McKinley school auspices. Walter W. Goepping er of Boone, president of the Alumni association, will attend as a guest. Officers of the Linn county
Group led by J Keith Noll president and Mrs H S Nicol vice president along with Mrs H E Kensinger secretary urge members to make dinner reservations by Thursday with any officer.
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