Engagements and nuptial plans of several Iowa couples
Brides Elect announce Phyllis Merrill to Vernon Stolba with Phyllis a Franklin High student and Stolba a Navy enlistee stationed with the Pacific fleet. Montour couple Muriel Tvedt and Howard Bro plan vows at Strand Lutheran Dunbar. Mary Kathryn Corlett Cedar Rapids to Maria Kacena Farmersburg. wedding planned late April. Kacena works for Curtiss Wright. Corlett employed by McKesson Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Merrill
E Avenue
Phyllis
Vernon A. Stolba
Frank Stolba
Vernon Avenue
Miss Merrill
Franklin High School
Stolba
McKinley High School
Burlington Ordnance Plant
Navy
Pacific Fleet
Montour
Muriel Tvedt
Howard Bro
Aurora
Strand Lutheran Church
Dunbar
E. A. Bersagel
Sam Tvedt
Town State Teachers College
Conroy
Bro J
Niels Bro
Kimballton
Iowa State Teachers College
Hale Corlett
Farmersburg
Mary Kathryn
Cedar Rapids
Maria E. Kacena
Third Avenue SE
Miss Corlett
Farmersburg High School
Cedar Rapids Business College
McKesson and Robbins Drug Company
Kacena
Curtiss-Wright Aircraft Company
Washington High School
Iowa State College
Phi Kappa Psi
Stand Tall And Grow Taller The Easy Reader Guide
Dr Mary MacFadyen suggests height growth is limited after maturity and boosts from vitamin B and proper posture. Readers are advised to improve posture, stretch tall, and use low heels for practicality while noting growth ends with adulthood.
Exterminating Gophers in Gardens by Mrs J L Rhe
Pocket gophers invade suburban gardens leaving mounds and damaged roots. The article details signs of activity, winter food stores, and practical control methods using traps, poison, and cynogas. It explains how to locate burrows, set traps, and inspect regularly, stressing early action and clearing adjacent plots before planting.
Monticello Couple Marry at Foster Field Texas
Lieut Richard A. Calkins, grandson of Mrs. A. B. Calkins of Monticello, married Lois Evalyn Braden of Milwaukee at the post chapel in Fosterfield Victoria Texas. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Braden of Quascut on, is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan College and Chicago University and has served as executive secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Richard A. Calkins
A. B. Calkins
Lois Evalyn Braden
Milwaukee
Wis
Post Chapel
Fosterfield
Victoria
Texas
Clarence Braden
Quasqueton
Illinois Wesleyan College
Chicago University
Traveler’s Aid Society
Calkins
Monticello High School
Grinnell College
Liquid Carbonic Company of
Chicago
Vernon Meiser
John Tschantz
Tom Hamilton
Milton Langer
Hamilton
Mrs Langer
Mt Vernon social notes and farewells segment
Mt Vernon society pages report Miss Anna Jordan leaving for Clinton with multiple farewell events and club gatherings. Other items include weddings, bridge luncheons, birthday observances, engagements, and neighborhood hostesses across residents and organizations in Mt Vernon and surrounding areas.
Mount Mercy Graduate Macklen Works in Washington I A
Macklen, a Mount Mercy College graduate from Cedar Rapids, joins the U S department of agriculture in Washington. Mr Evans works for a Washington telephone company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macklen
Mount Mercy
Cedar Rapids
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington
Evans
Sunbonnet Girls Stitchery Pattern 203
Pattern 203 offers a transfer design of six motifs averaging about six and eight tenths inches, plus smaller motifs, with stitch illustrations and materials listed. Send 10 cents plus 10 cents mailing to The Cedar Rapids Gazette needlecraft department 82 Eighth Avenue New York NY. Include pattern number name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Needlecraft Department
Eighth Avenue
New York
Handbags Strike Colorful, Roomy for Spring Fashion
A fashion note highlights square and oblong plastic beads and ribbons shaping bags for spring. Plastics and straw weaves gain attention with bright colors and varied openings from zipper to envelope styles. Leather remains available at higher prices, while knitters and defense-stamp fans enjoy roomy pockets and hangable handles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Red Cross
Anamosa Luncheon Club Held at Mrs Cash Home
Mrs. C J Cash hosted a luncheon at her home on Tuesday where Mrs William Foley won high score and Mrs I C Musgrove took a guest prize. Special guests included Mrs Musgrove Mrs B H Erb and Mrs Frantic Maudsley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Cash
William Foley
I. C Musgrove
Musgrove
B. H. Erb
Frantic Maudsley
Don S. Ruhl
Thomas B. Powell, Jr
Ruhle
Courthouse Community Room Supper Ends Week of Activities
A Friday supper in the courthouse Community room brought together the organization’s young members. Committee members included Wilma Klinefelter Clarabelle Russell Bettie Boots Douglas Hall June Russell Eugene Boots Norma Seeley Bob Day Laura Russell Nellie Wells Lyle Hall Grave Northrup Isabelle Ellison Mrs James A Buckner hosted Majel Clab at her home with Mrs Oscar Miller assisting. Mrs C A Reeves hosted bridge on Wednesday with High score won by Mrs Howard Chipman and second by Mrs Helen Corwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Klinefelter
Clarabelle Russell
Bettie Boots
Douglas Hall
June Russell
Eugene Boots
Norma Seeley
Bob Day
Laura Russell
Nellie Wells
Lyle Hall
Grave Northrup
Isabelle Ellison
James A Buckner
Oscar Miller
C A . Reeves
Bridge
Howard Chipman
Helen Corwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phyllis Merrill
Mary Kathryn Corlett
Mary MacFadyen
Beauty Shop
Ann Krupicka
Marilee Sword
Eight Avenue SE
J. L. Rhe
America
Killian Company
Eyay Flash
Me Death
Star Laundry Company Launderers—Dry Cleaners
Don Trub
Dial
Jordan
MT. Vernon
Anna Jordan
Clinton
Balliet
D.A.R
Merrill Hughes
Don Pringle
Sorosis Club
F. M. McGaw
New Century Club
Hattie Miller
Ingleside
Baker House
Nicholas Knight
William S. Ebersole
S. J McLaughlin
James W. McCutcheon
Edwin Rozwene
J. H. Ennis
Ennis
Forrest Walters
J. J. Kidder
J. L. Hoye
Estherville
Guy Matomber
Esther Kidder
Olin
C. J Kramer
Manchester
Rebekah Lodge
Elizabeth Kimball
Nannie Hannen
Belle Thompson
Laura Anderson
Ruth Simonds
Gusta Minott
Marie Burge
By Seiura Wheeler
Anamosa
John Vosdingh
Luberger
Jenny Land
Deepsleep Lounge
Simmons
Jenny Lind
Simmons Slumber King
Third Avenue
Coats
Second Street SE
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