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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1949

Page

8

Elmcrest Club Directors Ball At Montrose Hotel

The Elmcrest Golf and Country Club hosts its annual directors ball Saturday evening on the mezzanine of the Montrose hotel. Ralph Slade and his orchestra perform in the Crystal ballroom from 8 to 1 am with formal dress for women members. New directors honored include John J Locher president and others. John C Rice leads the entertainment committee with Kenneth Ottsen and Dr Rewis E Weland assisting.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Montrose Hotel Ralph Slade Crystal Ballroom John J Locher David G Bleakley Ray T Moore Carl W Nelson David Elderkin Roy K Bev Howard B Helscher Charles Severn Arthur Swarzentruber Ras Spielman Frank Morris C W Bohlander Harold de Jirsa Harvey C Lynch Merlin Rees John C Rice Kenneth Ottsen Kenneth Warbor Rewis E Weland Frank Pfaff

Harringtons Return From Texas Mexico Trip

Dr and Mrs B Harrington of 364 Forest Drive SE have returned after a three weeks journey through Texas and Mexico visiting relatives in Brownsville and Houston.

B Harrington Forest Drive Texas Mexico Brownsville Houston

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Edward Stewart At Wurster’s

Mrs Louis Smejkal and Mrs Ralph Moore hosted a Stork shower Tuesday evening at Wurster's tearoom honoring Mrs Edward Stewart. Eleven guests attended. Bridge prizes were won by Mrs John Edwards Jr, Mrs Richard Neenan, and Mrs Jennings Falcon.

Louis Smejkal Ralph Moore Wurster Edward Stewart John Edwards, Jr Richard Neenan Jennings Falcon

Mrs Hecker reviews Cheaper by the Dozen at YMCA meeting

Mrs John T Hecker spoke at the Credit Women's Breakfast Club gathering at the YMCA on Wednesday. Miss Alice Brown, president, reported on the district convention held in Winnipeg from March 19 to 22.

John T Hecker Credit Women's Breakfast Club YMCA Alice Brown Winnipeg

Faaborgs Attend Shrine Directors Convention in Denver

Mr and Mrs George Faaborg of 1700 A avenue NE attend the annual convention of the Shrine Directors Association of North America in Denver.

George Faaborgs Denver George Faaborg Avenue Shrine Directors Association of North America

Mr and Mrs Hahn Return From Three Month Phoenix Vacation

Mr and Mrs Howard H Hahn of 136 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SF have returned from a three month vacation in Phoenix.

Howard H Hahn Twenty-fourth Street Phoenix

Miss Eulalia Hauser Hosts Piano Students Recital

Miss Eulalia Hauser at 1740 Fifth Avenue SE presents a recital by her piano students on Thursday at 7 15 pm. Participants include Nancy Rosche Colyn Charipar Dick Harman Mary Elizabeth Eaton Kay Ales Nancy Kay Zearing Deanne Herron Sandra Sirowy Adele Abodeel Bobbie Bartunek Marlene Belthius Judith Porazil Joan Masek Norma Jean Kissich Doris Sirowy Martin Hill Sheryl Edwards Darlene Dew Judy Thomas Suzanne Kozik Ruth Hill Frederick Anderson Linda Armstrong and Dirk Nodge.

Eulalia Hauser 1740 Fifth Avenue SE Nancy Rosche Colyn Charipar Dick Harman Mary Elizabeth Eaton Kay Ales Nancy Kay Zearing Deanne Herron Sandra Sirowy Adele Abodeel Bobbie Bartunek Marlene Belthius Judith Porazil Joan Masek Norma Jean Kissich Doris Sirowy Martin Hill Sheryl Edwards Darlene Dew Judy Thomas Suzanne Kozik Ruth Hill Frederick Anderson Linda Armstrong Dirk Nodge

Mrs Manon Leithauser Returns Home After Visit

Mrs Manon Leithauser, guest at the home of her brother‑in‑law and sister Mr and Mrs George LaMotte at 1504 Bever Avenue SE, has returned to Anchor Bay Harbor Mt Clemens after staying there since Christmas.

Manon Leithauser George LaMotte Bever Avenue SE Anchor Bay Harbor Mt Clemens Widh

Volunteer circle meeting for dinners and reports

The Volunteer circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday at 2516 Bayonne NE, hosted by Mrs A B Hird. Devotions by Mrs Ted Anderson. reports covered March of Dimes and Camp Lookout contributions. Guest Mrs P A Olson of Tucson, a former member.

The King’s Daughters A B Hird Bayonne Ted Anderson March of Dimes Camp Lookout P A Olson Tucson

D A C Elects Iowa State Officers in Des Moines

Miss Katherine Franken and Mrs Lloyd Robertson were chosen state officers of the Daughters of American Colonists at a Des Moines meeting this week. Franken will serve as regent of the Iowa state chapter and Robertson as corresponding secretary.

Katherine Franken Hillcrest Drive Lloyd Robertson Blake Boulevard The Daughters of Amer Ican Des Moines Franken Iowa State Robertson

J H Woodside Heads 1 0 C F Memorial Group

J H Woodside elected chairman of the memorial committee of the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Mrs Rose Meeker named secretary treasurer. Lodges list Cedar Rebekah Mae Anderson Florence King Arlene Scheneberger Jan Hus Henry Zahradnik Jerry Hanus. Services June 12 at 3 pm Trinity Methodist. Mixed chorus led by William Hemmer.

J H Woodside Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Rose Meeker Cedar Prada Ella Muiller Sadie Vlach Edna Kelsey Rebekah Lodge Trinity Methodist Church Sadie Vilach Walter Seichert Marietta Burgess J J Hanus Florence King William Hemmer

Joseph's Coat Quilt Pattern 579 Advertisement

An old Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft notice sells Joseph's Coat quilt pattern 579. Send 20 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago Illinois with your name and address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago Ill

Roberta Lawrence Weds Moses Berry of C R

Nuptial vows united Roberta Lawrence and Moses Berry on March 20 at the bride's mother's home in Elgin Illinois. The Rev C Wesley Israel officiated. The couple plans a later move to Redlands California while Berry resumes studies, with residence at 622 Fourth Avenue SE.

Roberta Lawrence Moses Berry Anna Lawrence Elgin Ill C Wesley Israel First Methodist Church Mr Berry George M. Berry Eleventh Avenue George Skert David Cook Margaret Anne Martha Lynn Cook Patrick Ryan Cedar Rapids Fourth Avenue California Redlands University Redlands

Wahanka Camp Fire Holds Membership Awards

Members of the Wahanka Camp Fire group held a ceremonial Monday evening at Kay Herrbach s home 1401 A avenue NW Three year membership awards went to Diane Bishop Beverly Clarke Jean Couser Marilyn Gould Emily Hanzuk and Gretchen Neff and Kay Herrbach was awarded a five year membership Miss Margaret Hesser was honored guest Following the ceremonial refreshments were served and a skit was presented.

Wahanka Camp Kay, Herrbach Avenue NW Diane Bishop Beverly Clarke Jean Couser Marilyn Gould Emily Hanzuk Gretchen Neff Kay Herrbach Margaret Hesser

Gamma Theta Beta Sigma Phi hosts Rush ing party

The Gamma Theta chapter entertained at Mrs Lee Anderle's home 524 Eighth Street Sh ushees were Agnes Fiala Dorothy Van Dyke Phyllis Hid inger and Lee Snyder The Chinese themed party named Slow Boat to China was run by Jean Sejkora with Norma Helbig and June Balsanek assisting.

Coe Military Ball at Armar Friday Night

The Coe college Military Ball will be held Friday at Armar ballroom from 8 30 to 12 30. Amby Meyer and his orchestra provide music. Sponsored by Scabbard and Blade the event is open to alumni and friends. Ball chairman is Robert Erickson assisted by Hasek Neff Mallicoat Shintan and others. Chaperones include several faculty and staff spouses.

Coe College Armar Amby Meyer Coe Company Scabbard and Blade Robert Erickson Boone College Charles Hasek Howard Neff Harold Mallicoat Cedar Rapids Munro Shintan Chicago College Company of Scabbard and Blade Vernon Lichtenstein John Hafer Edwin T Settle George Clark Fenton Wolfe Lester McAllister

Mrs R K Hunter Elected Head of Opti Mrs Club

Mrs R K Hunter was elected president of the Opti Mrs club at a Monday meeting held in the home of Mrs John T Hecker 502 Gwendolyn drive NE Other officers include Mrs Jack Holt first vice president Mrs G L Utterback second vice president Mrs W E Victorine secretary and Mrs Gerald A Hiland treasurer A white elephant auction was led by Mrs Albert Mack Social committee chair Mrs Charles Olson was aided by several members in planning events

R. K. Hunter John T. Hecker Gwendolyn Drive Jack Holt G. L. Utterback W. E. Victorine Gerald A. Hiland Albert Mack Charles Olson Roy K. Bey John Scorpi Verne D Swanson Robert Wilson Carl J Hauskins

Newly elected officers of Oda Kota Camp Fire group

Newly elected officers are Janice Smith president Maisie Hight vice president Beverly Riedel secretary Mariel Williams treasurer Joyce Kuba scribe and Norma Kouba and Kathleen Cos grove elected to telephone committee.

Odakota

Fashion Flash Highlights New York Style Accessories

New fashion feature introduces neck scarves and powder holders to match in silk patterns. Designer Jack Berizzi notes the crest is not authentic but inspired by coats of arms seen at the public library. Compacts and scarves offered at a reasonable price.

New York INS Jack Berizzi Public Library

Secrets of Charm from John Robert Powers column

Advice for improving walking and foot comfort from the 1949 column by John Robert Powers. Emphasizes properly fitted shoes, foot care routines, nail filing tips, lotion use, and proper weight distribution to reduce pain and promote a graceful walk. Tomorrow’s installment promised.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers

Margaret Truman's Easter Wardrobe With Red White Blue

Washington AP Margaret Truman will wear patriotic Easter attire featuring two new dresses and two coats. One navy blue silk dress with a high neck and princess lines. a printed dress to be paired with a white wool full length coat. The second coat is red wool and full length.

Washington Margaret Truman Truman James Helm White House Helm Margaret

Zeta Phi Eta Hosts Dr. Wendell Johnson Talk

Dr. Wendell Johnson of the University of Iowa speech clinic speaks at 8 p.m. Wednesday to Zeta Phi Eta in the Bungalow of Iowa Electric Light and Power Company. Special guests include Le Roy Peterson and Miss Clara Mae Fredeech. a discussion follows with parents and others attending. Refreshments served.

Wendell Johnson University of Iowa Zeta Phi Eta Iowa Electric Light and Power Company LeRoy Peterson Cedar Rapids Clara Mae Fredeech Hale Reed Chapman Nadine Hammer Edna Herbst Hugh LaMont Rs. R. W. Rinderknecht Eva Ader Cohen Dr. Johnson

Oka Tanda Camp Fire Elects New Officers

Newly elected officers for the Oka Tanda Camp Fire group include Eleanor Thorson as president Adele Richards as vice president Charlotte Cline as secretary Sharrel Langham as treasurer Marilyn Moser as scribe and LaVonne Lamar and Marilyn Larson to coordinate games.

Oka-Tanda Camp Eleanor Thorson Adele Richards Charlotte Cline Sharrel Langham Marilyn Moser LaVonne la- Mar Marilyn Larson

Gamma chapter to meet at Miss Evans home Thursday

The Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will meet Thursday evening at Miss Ermal Evans residence 1612 First Avenue NE with Miss Phyllis Means as co host.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Ermal Evans First Avenue Phyllis Means

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elmcrest Club B. Harringtons John Hecker Howard H. Hahns Michigan C.R. Women Officers of D.A.C Mrs. Lloyd Robertson J. H. Woodside C.F. Memorial Group C.R Beta Sigma Phi Lisle Reichle First Avenue SE J. R. Wood American Gem Society Pass Boyson Mits Ters Circle of Light TRAUE Third Avenue Opti-Mrs. Club Odakota Camp Phyllis Battelle Sanitary Zeta Phi Dr. A Will Eta Roup Wm. F. Pflughaupt Painiess Montgomery Ward Friedl’s Paint Store Second Avenue J & R Motor Supply Belle-Aire
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