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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1956

Page

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Women's Unit Of Symphony Giving Coffee

The Cedar Rapids Symphony's Women's Committee hosts a coffee after Monday's 8:15 p.m. concert in Coe auditorium East gallery. Chair Mrs Paul Wulfsberg with assist Mrs Gordon March organize the event for members and friends. Serving items include a fluted brass bowl and brass candelabra. Pourers are Mrs Robert W. Neff and Mrs Abbott Lipsky. Soloist for the concert is violinist Joyce Flissler.

Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Coe Auditorium Paul Wulfsberg Symphony Gordon March Robert W. Neff Abbott Lipsky Joyce Flissler

Knight couple back from month long Caribbean cruise

Dr and Mrs B L Knight of 2219 Grande avenue SE returned Sunday evening after a month away. They visited New Orleans and toured a 6000 mile Caribbean voyage aboard the steamship Flandre with stops at Puerto Rico Martinique Trinidad Venezuela and Panama.

B. L. Knight Grande Avenue New Orleans Flandre Puerto Rico Martinique Trinidad Venezuela Panama

Greenawalts Return From Florida Trip

Dr. and Mrs. R. A. Greenawalt return home Saturday from a five- vacation trip to Homosassa Florida. They reside at 1912 Blake boulevard SE.

Greenawalts Florida R. A. Greenawalt Blake Boulevard Homosassa

Business and Professional Women Meet at Roosevelt hotel

The Business and Professional Women's club will meet Tuesday at 6 15 p m for dinner at the Roosevelt hotel A 5 30 social hour will precede the dinner Miss Virginia Black will show slides of Johannesburg South Africa Irene Anderson and Wy nona Nolte are in charge of the meeting.

Business and Professional Women’s Club Roosevelt Hotel Virginia Black Johannesburg South Africa Irene Anderson Wynona Nolte

Rogers' Entertainment At Diane's Third Birthday

Mr and Mrs Speed Rogers route 2 hosted a Saturday party for their daughter Diane on her third birthday with 24 guests. The decorations followed a St Patrick theme.

Speed Rogers Route 2 Diane St. Patrick’s

Miss Mollie Houser Hosts Sixteenth Birthday Luncheon

Miss Mollie Houser marked her sixteenth birthday with a luncheon at her parents home on Wildwood drive NE. After the meal the guests, including Georgia Starbuck and Joyce Dickson, went bowling to celebrate.

Mollie Houser J. D. Houser Wildwood Drive Georgia Starbuck Joyce Dickson Dianne Crew Judy McNamara Sue Severn Nancy Center Ann Kosek Karen Anderson Jani Beechen Diane Quarton Liz Hines Connie James Sybil Lippisch Wanda Ackley Peggy Mitchell Rosemary Palumbo Mary Doty Robyn Cherry Barb Rischel Nancy Humbert Pat Wathan

Advertises Life Insurance for Seniors Aged 60 to 80

An Old American Insurance ad offers a $1000 life policy for final expenses with no obligations or calls. Mail a postcard or letter with age to 3 W. 9th, Dept. L314A, Kansas City Mo for free information.

Old American Kansas City Old American Ins. Co W. 9Th Dept

Vinton Club Honors All Past Presidents at Tenth Anniversary

The Vinton club marked its tenth anniversary with a Saturday dinner at Bill Zuber's in Homestead. Forty three people attended including seven past presidents from Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Harold Johnson of Vinton, who received corsages from current president Mrs. Frederick J. Schueler. Out of town guests came from Rockford Illinois Janesville and Vinton. Five charter planners led by Mrs. Robert W. Sasse Shellsburg and Jackson Demmel Ferguson and Schueler completed the event coordination.

Vinton Club Bill Zuber Homelstead

Prairie High School Shop bid invites construction bids

Prairie Community School District Linn County Iowa invites bids for general construction plumbing heating and ventilating and electrical work for the Prairie High School Shop. Bids due by 7 30 Tuesday April 3 1956 at the Office of the School Superintendent Cedar Rapids Iowa. Bid bonds 5 percent required. The district may hold bids 30 days and may waive informalities or reject all bids. Secretary ENNF Selzer.

Prairie Hight Prairie High School College Community School Linn County Cedar Rapids Iowa College County Epics Ig Tine Ted Schoo Arcitect Leo da! Company Insurance Handiie Omaha Nebraska Omaha Builders’ Exchange St. Marss Avenue Master Builders of Towa Hubbell Ride Des Moines Sioux City Commerce E Dodge Inc 20Th Street Iaha College Community School District Cedar Low The College Community Schoolistrict Allege Community School District Ann County ENNF_ SELZER

Memo for Men By Bert Bacharach

CARE OF CLOTHES suggests moving a key chain from belt loop to trouser pocket monthly to save wear on fabric. The note, attributed to Bert Bacharach, appears in a 1956 New York Herald Tribune intake.

New York Herald Tribune Inc

Local Couple Returns From Florida Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Sherwood and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Stastny with daughter Susan returned Saturday from a three week trip to St Augustine Miami and Key West Florida They visited the John Klepach family formerly of Cedar Rapids in Tampa.

Albert W. Sherwood K Street Thomas J. Stastny Susan Second Street St. Augustine Miami Key West Fla John Klepach Cedar Rapids Tampa

Wa-Ki-ca Camp Fire Party At Sponsor Home

A St Patrick s day gathering hosted Saturday afternoon at Mrs George M Driscoll s residence 1149 J avenue NW featured Wa Ki ca Camp Fire group members Gail Morgan Rita Teply Betty Smith Sherry Anderson and Linda Young with games played under the direction of leader Mrs Frank L McLeod.

Wa-Ki-ca George M. Driscoll J Avenue NW Gail Morgan Rita Teply Betty Smith Sherry Anderson Linda Young Frank L. McLeod

Tasty Tricks for Reheating Rice

Inez Cooke demonstrates reheating leftover rice using a double boiler with a splash of water. If a double boiler is unavailable, cover the rice with water, bring to a boil, and drain thoroughly.

Inez

French Swim Suits To Continue Bosom Accent

Paris designers push a buxom beach image with strapless Kestos Wahine suits. The line features a cinched waist, developed bust, and slim hips for a youthful silhouette. Fabrics include navy nylon poplin and white cotton pique with lace, bows, and boat-neck styles.

Paris Ins Monsieur Dior

Driscolls Host St Patrick Day Party For Club Members

Mr and Mrs M P Driscoll hosted ten members of the Yankee Boll Weevil club at a St Patrick s day party Saturday evening at their home on Eleventh avenue SW.

M. P. Driscoll Eleventh Avenue SW

Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra to Meet for Charter Changes

A special meeting of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association Inc. will be held March 26, 1956 at Coete auditorium at 7 p m to adopt amended and substituted articles of incorporation. Keith L Br0man secretary.

Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Asociation, Inc Will P.M Coete Auditorium Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association, Inc Keith L. Broman

Patsy Shaffer and Marshall Grimm Wed in Church of the Brethren

Patsy LaVone Shaffer married Marshall S. Grimm in a Sunday ceremony at 2 p.m. in the Church of the Brethren. The reception followed for 175 guests. the couple will reside at 286 Thirteenth Street NW.

Patsy Lavone Shaffer Marshall S. Grimm Russell Burriss Church of the Brethren Lillian Shaffer Fifth Avenue SE Grimm Arnold Augustine North Liberty Lavern Grimm Council Bluffs Nellie Shaffer Darold Morris Bonnie Rawson Merle Grimm Paul Shaffer Floyd Waite Jim Desoto Karen Desoto Robert Fugate Ruth Miller Mary Jane Reid Donna Scott Donna Kalous Kay Kelly Neva Capps Steven Sedlacek Leroy Williams Nancy Hawkins Thirteenth Street Iowa Steel and Iron Works

Mrs Novak Hosts Birthday Party for Judy Kay

Mrs. Ted Novak entertained at 631 Avenue NW on Saturday in honor of Judy Kay’s fourth birthday. Guests included Stevie and Ricky Novak Ruth Ann Carlson Joey Russo and many others.

Ted Novak Avenue NW Judy Kay Stevie Ricky Novak Ruth Ann Carlson Joey Russo Carol Cynthia Barnes Ronda Kenny Childs Michael Billy Askea JoAnne Svoboda Frank Novak Melvin Novak Fred Russo Ronnie Childs William Askea Sandra Barnes

Florence Pierce and Gordon Gilbertson wed in Winthrop

Miss Florence Joyce Pierce of Winthrop and Gordon E. Gilbertson were married Friday at 7 36 p m in the First Lutheran church. Rev T A Youngquist officiated with Betty Brunsen as maid of honor Marvin Sherman best man and ushers Donald Anangst and Don ald Gorman. A reception followed at the Gorman home. The couple will reside at 718 Fourth avenue SE.

Florence Joyce Pierce Winthrop Gordon E. Gilbertson Marion First T. A. Youngquist Fred J. Pierce Mr. Gilbertson Earl Gilbertsons Betty Brunsen Marvin Sherman

Darlene Slaymaker and Gene Cole Honored at Dinner

Miss Darlene Slaymaker and Gene Cole were honored at a Friday dinner hosted by the Floyd Slaymakers of route 3 and the William Coles of Mt. Auburn at Wendy Oaks. Thirteen guests attended. The couple will marry Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the First Lutheran church.

Darlene Slaymaker Gene Cole Wendy Oaks Floyd Slaymakers Route 3 William Coles Mt. Auburn First Lutheran Church

Daughters of Isabella delegates plan for August Detroit convention

Mrs. Paul J. Pickart Mrs. E. R. McLaughlin and Mrs. Ray Freeman return from Davenport where they attended the state and circle of officers meeting of the Daughters of Isabella Plans were made for the Iowa delegation that will attend the national convention in August in Detroit Mrs Pickart serves as local regent and state vice regent.

Paul J. Pickart E. R. McLaughlin Ray Freeman Davenport Daughters of Isabella Iowa Detroit Pickart

Cedar Rapids Seeks Bids for Sewer Extensions in 1956

Official notice announces plans for sanitary sewer extensions in Cedar Rapids Iowa with a City Council hearing set for April 16 1956 at 10 a m Sealed bids due by 10 a m April 16 1956 with 10 percent bid surety and final payment terms described Plans list RC P pipes manholes and right of way work and emphasize Iowa content and bid acceptance conditions Maude Krebs City Clerk.

Cedar Rapids Yowa State of Iowa Council Howard R. Green Company Bever Lsaid E Avenue N.W 13Th Street N.W Edgewood Road N.W Midway Drive Town Gan Or Counel Maude Krebs

Campbell's Gold Cream of Chicken Soup Promotes Health

The ad touts Campbell's Golden Cream of Chicken Soup as a nutritious meal starter. It emphasizes loving chicken and broth with celery bits and highlights protein value for good health.

Apple Turnabout Pudding Bars From Old Time Oatmeal Mix

Old fashioned Apple Turnabout recipe suggests serving warm as a pudding or cold as cookies. It combines flour, soda, salt with brown sugar and oats, grated apple, cinnamon, and butter. Bake in an 8 inch square pan at 350 for 45 minutes, serve with milk or whipped cream.

Chamber sets 225 member goal for one-day drive

Cedar Rapids aims to add 225 new members in a Wednesday drive led by Clem F. Kriz the chamber membership chair. The target splits into 150 Jaycees and 75 Civic Bureau members with Jaycee openness emphasized by Jim Shutt.

Chamber of Commerce Clem F. Kriz Chamber Jaycees Civic Bureau The Jim Shutt Tte Jaycee Cedar Rapids Shutt

Zing Wheat Germ Ad Promises Stable Fresh Flavor

An advertisement touts Zing Wheat Germ as stabilized and sweet without refrigeration. It highlights maltlike flavor and uses in muffins cookies cereals fruit salads and ice cream. It notes B vitamins iron and protein and invites readers to request a free one day sample from The Cream of Wheat Corporation in Minneapolis Minnesota.

Cream of Wheat Corporation Stinson Boulevard Minneapolis Minnesota

Navy Commander to Speak on Strange Places and People

U S Navy Cmdr Irving M Johnson will discuss Strange Places Strange People at an event to be followed by an 8 a m breakfast on Wednesday as campaign workers begin a one day effort.

Ing U.S. Navy Irving M. Johnson

Miss Shirley Lowe Engaged At Family Dinner

Mr and Mrs P E Lowe of 202 Twenty-ninth Street NE hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their granddaughter Miss Shirley Lowe of Mount Vernon. The engagement to Dean Loomis to be married on April 29 was announced amid table settings and guests from Mount Vernon Olin Marion Cedar Rapids Shell Rock and Cedar Rapids area.

P. E. Lowe Twenty-ninth Street Shirley Lowe Mt. Vernon Miss Lowe Dean Loomis Elizabeth Walrab Janice Lowe Don Buramell Sharon Ronald Shebetka Karlene Lowe Olin

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