Guatemala Sisters Find Warmth at Mt. Mercy
Elsa Leon and Carlota Leon two Guatemalan sisters aged 18 and 17 arrive in Cedar Rapids for study at Mt. Mercy junior college after a long journey from Barberena Santa Rosa. They traveled via Kansas City seeking education and warmer weather with secretarial and commercial courses as freshmen.
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Doris Cone
Mt. Mercy Junior College
Cedar Rapids
Barberena
Santa Rosa
Guatemala
Elsa
Carlota Leon
Carlota
Mt. Mercy
Kansas City
St. Theresa College
Kansas
Carlota and
Elsa Leon
Guatemalan sisters adapt to Cedar Rapids life and work
Elsa and Carlota from Guatemala tour Cedar Rapids with Folger Company ties and family plantations. They study English, enjoy downtown freedom, and plan to return home for summer after Sarita’s trips, with goals of secretarial training to aid their mother’s coffee business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsa
Carlota
States
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
All Irish Musical At Woman's Club Meeting
An all Irish program for St Patrick's day was presented at the Woman's club meeting on Monday afternoon. Mrs. E E Beatty announced selections from the music department. The club chorus directed by Mrs L A Talbott sang Irish songs. A Franklin school string quartet performed three numbers. Soloists included Danny Calkins tenor Norman Pauly violin Miss Lovell Wright soprano. The Primary Choristers of St Pauls Methodist church directed by Miss Wright sang two numbers as did a Franklin girls sextet.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Woman's Club
E. E. Beatty
Music Department
Woman's Club Chorus
L. A. Talbott
Trish
Norman Pauly
Willa Dean Howells
Judy Lattner
Bob Swaney
All Franklin
Danny Calkins
Out of Town Visitors Entertained at Local Parties
Mrs. Fred C. Smith of Buffalo and Mr and Mrs George Alt of Minneapolis are house guests of Mrs Edward F Winslow at 1927 Bever Avenue SE. Mrs Winslow hosted a coffee Tuesday morning honoring the visitors. Mrs Roswell H Pickford hosted a luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club for the pair Monday.
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Fred C. Smith
Buffalo
N. Y
George Alt
Minneapolis
Edward F. Winslow
Bever Avenue
Winslow
Smith
Alt
Roswell H. Pickford
Forest Drive
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Patricia Albin and James White Wed
Miss Patricia Albin and James W White wed Sunday afternoon in Marion at the Methodist parsonage. The bride is daughter of Mrs W C Jack of West Liberty and her husband’s mother is Mrs Kathryn Countryman of Omaha. Verle Sisco served as best man. A wedding dinner followed at the Roosevelt hotel. Mrs White is a Paris academy graduate and works at the Iowa Theater Beauty salon. Mr White works for King's Crown Plaster Company.
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Patricia Albin
James W. White
Marion
J. P. Gable
W. C. Jack
West Liberty
Kathryn Countryman
Omaha
J. D. White
D Street
Lucille Grecian
Iowa City
Verle Sisco
Roosevelt Hotel
White
Paris Academy
Iowa Theater
King’s Crown Plaster Company
Laird Couple Returns From Five Week Vacation
Mr and Mrs George Laird of 540 Vernon drive SE have returned from a five weeks vacation at a hotel in Excelsior Springs.
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George Laird
Vernon Drive
Excelsior Springs
Tanned Skin Prompts Cosmetic Harmony Adjustments
Summer tanning shifts complexion tone prompting changes in makeup harmony. Adjust foundations and shades to match deeper hues ensuring a natural transition and cohesive look through sun exposure and evolving skin tone.
Notice of Probate of Will in Iowa District Court
Notice of probate of a will in Iowa State District Court for proof and admission to probate. Filing in 1947 and March 11 hearing date set. Kubicek Novak and Kubicek, Attorneys represent.
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Iowa
Eee & Geiece A.m
Adele Kucera Weds William J. McKenna at St Pauls Church
Miss Adele Francis Kucera, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kucera of 809 Tenth Street SE, married William J. McKenna son of Mrs Alma McKenna of St Louis, at 2 p.m. Saturday in St Pauls Methodist Church. Rev Marvin Kober officiated with attendants Mrs Ben McGlashing and Otto Kucera. A family dinner followed at Ross Hut Steak House and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in St Louis where Mr McKenna works for Leclede Christy Clay Products.
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Adele Francis Kucera
Frank Kucera
Tenth Street
William J. McKenna
Alma McKenna
St. Louis
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Marvin Kober
Ben McGlashing
Otto Kucera
Ross’ Hut
Craven Shuttleworths Return From Florida Vacation
Mr and Mrs V Craven Shuttleworth of 315 Linden Terrace SE have returned home after a three weeks vacation in Miami Beach Florida.
Latimers Return From Ten Day Vacation
Mr and Mrs O W Latimer of 371 Twentieth Street SE have returned from a ten day vacation at Hot Springs Arkansas.
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O. W. Latimer
Twentieth Street
Hot Springs
Ark
Appointment of Executors for Carrie L. Rypka Estate
State of Iowa Linn County notice appoints Kubicek Novak and Kubicek as executors of Carrie L. Rypka estate with duties to settle debts. All indebted persons urged to pay promptly and claims to be filed in Linn County District Court. Attorneys Kubicek Novak and Kubicek handle the estate matters.
Bride Linked to VA Bonds With St Louis Company
A St Louis company announces a marriage involving a bride employed at the Veterans Administration in town.
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St. Louis
Veterans’ Administration
Wahanka Camp Fire Hosts St Patrick's Day Party
After school, Wahanka Camp Fire group enjoyed a St Patrick's Day gathering at Diane Bishop's home 1920 Johnson avenue NW. Guests included Linda Perkins Lynda Woodford Emily Hagan Couser and Sharon.
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Wahanka
Diane Bishop
Johnson Avenue NW
Linda Perkins
Lynda Woodford
Emily Hagan Couser
Sharon
Honest Grooming Routine Emphasizes Soap and Cream
An old fashioned note describes thorough face and neck cleansing through soap and cream. The guidance stresses complete cleansing using cleansing soap and moisturizing cream for a clean finish.
Notice of barcafors executors in Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that the signed have been appointed as executors of the estate of Elizabeth V Beilharz late of Linn County Iowa. The undersigned Crissman and others request all persons having claims against the estate to present them to the clerk of the district court timely for settlement.
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Barcafors
State of
Iowa
Linn County
Iith
Apc
Elizabeth Vv. Beilharz
Linnepee
Executrix Appointed for Herman C. Ahrens Estate
Notice from Linn County Iowa states that Lena L Ahrens is appointed executrix of Herman C Ahrens deceased. The executrix must file and qualify with the Linn County District Court and is requested to appear with an attorney Otto L Schluter. This notice is dated March 1947 and calls for probate actions.
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Ecerix
State of
Iowa
Linn Nexneen
Herman C. Ahrens
Linn County
Raving
Linn County, Iowa
Lena 2
Ahrens
Otto L. Schluter
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Chicago
Consid
Folger Company
Elizabeth Dagley
Modern
Ave. N.E
Kanter Klub
The
Montrose
Co. R. Horseman’s Club
Cedar Rapids Horseman’s Club
James White
George Lairds
anGlerk
District Court
Kubicek
Novak and
Attorneys
Adele Kucera
Craven Shuttleworths
Florida
O. W. Latimers
Noti
Nous
Ter Dure
Ant Ae
Carrie L. Rypka
Sateen
Sen
Rypka
Fred i
Kubicee
Tors
Novak
Akron
Paramount Pharmacy
Paramount
Huba
Queen Quality
de Lisa Deb
Huba Huba
Carmeliere
Carmellette
Tango
Anne Adams
Dickey
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Dept
N. Clinns
Admiral Table
Home Store
First Avenue
Master Cleaners
Wahanka Camp
Boys & Execut
Crissman
Second Avenue
Eighth Street
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