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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1947

Page

2

Elks Club Dance Friday Evening In Elks Pavilion

Frankie Masters and his orchestra will play for an Elks club dance Friday at 9 p.m. at the Elks Pavilion. The singing conductor will have several entertainers including the Holly sisters and Phil Gray. Tickets available at the club desk. A buffet supper precedes the dance. Earl Bapty heads the dance committee with Kay Kinsey George Healey Wilson Carpenter Truman Hanson John Cooley and Joe Enzler.

Frankie Masters Elks Club Elks Pavilion Holly Sisters Phil Gray Earl Bapty Kay Kinsey George Healey Wilson Carpenter Truman Hanson John Cooley Joe Enzler

Kerrs Visit Munger Family in Alexandria

Mr and Mrs Richard Lynn Kerr of Alexandria Virginia are spending two weeks visiting Mrs Kerrs parents Dr and Mrs Grant B Munger at 1921 First Avenue SE.

Richard Lynn Kerr Alexandria, Va

Mrs Perry Priest Heads Home After Texas Visit

Mrs Perry Priest of Texarkana Texas departed Tuesday morning returning home after several days at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis Robbins 556 Vernon Drive Rich in visits and hospitality the trip concluded in Texarkana context.

Perry Priest Texarkana Texas Lewis Robbins Vernon Drive

Mrs Harry E Hunter Hosts Tuesday Bridge Club Lunch

Mrs Harry E Hunter of 1955 Blake Boulevard SE entertained the Tuesday bridge club at lunch.

Harry E. Hunter Bridge Club Blake Boulevard Tuesday Bridge Club

Mrs W A Montgomery Honored At University Exhibit

Cedar Rapids artist Mrs W A Montgomery was honored at a tea and reception at the University of Dubuque inaugurating a 43 work exhibit on campus. The oils will be sold to benefit the seminary endowment fund with proceeds from some paintings.

W. A. Montgomery Cedar Rapids University of Dubuque Jacob “Onzett Seminary Endowment Fund

Arlene Musser Becomes Bride in Central Park Church

Miss Arlene R. Musser and Robert Lee Geesaman wed Saturday at Central Park Presbyterian Church with Rev. Allan E. Schoff officiating. Bride daughter of Lucinda Musser. groom son of Mrs. Lee Geesaman craft wedding details including attendants Darlene Musser and John Geesaman. reception in church parlors. couple to reside at 627 Fourth Avenue SW.

Arlene R. Musser Robert Lee Geesaman Central Park Presbyterian Church Allan E. Schoff Lucinda Musser Mt. Vernon Road Lee Geesaman Center Point Road Harold J. Jack Eldora Jean Geesaman Howard Langton Darlene Musser John Geesaman William J. Grafton E. D. Jack Marion Harold Cramer Fourth Avenue Newman’s LeFebvre Corporation

Nurses Banquet Set by Fifth District Iowa Nurses Assn

Members of the Fifth district of the Iowa State Nurses Association will be entertained at the annual banquet Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Roosevelt room of the Roosevelt hotel. Miss Etta Rasmussen director of nurses at St. Luke's hospital and district president will report on the International Congress of Nurses attended in Atlantic City. George Hixenbaugh chief engineer of radio station WMT will demo Radio of the Future. Senior nursing students from four district schools are invited.

Iowa State Nurses Association Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel

Wash dress with bow accent for town and travel

A fashionable wash dress preferred by women for town and travel. Features shoulder and hip drapery ending in a large waist bow, cap sleeves for a youthful look, and easy ironing with side buttons.

Areme Circle OES Hosts Tea for Worthy Matron

Areme Circle OES plans a Friday afternoon tea at the Bungalow of the Light Company to honor Mrs. William Gregory worthy matron. Serving runs 2:30 to 4 p.m with Mrs. Rollin Frink, Mrs. Omer McGlaughlin and Mrs. D M Robertson at the tea table.

Areme Circle O.E.S the Light Company William Gregory Rollin Frink Omer McGlaughlin D. M. Robertson

Pineapple Crochet Pattern for Home and Accessories

A chilly white touch adds a cool look to home decor with pineapple strips for chairs and scarf-ends. Laura Wheeler offers a simple improved pattern with charts photos and concise directions in pattern 650. Send 206c to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept 549 West Randolph St Chicago 80 I Ill. Fifteen cents more for New 1947 Needlecraft Catalogue featuring 102 illustrations and free instructions for five decorative household accessories.

Laura Wheeler Ceder Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago

Phi Sigma Iota Holds Year End Meeting at Mrs Poe Home

The Phi Sigma Iota romance language fraternity held its final meeting of the year Monday afternoon at Mrs. Arthur Poe’s home 300 Twenty seventh street drive SE. Donald Schwinn and John Bower spoke to the group and tea was served after the discussion.

Phi Sigma Iota Arthur Poe Twenty Seventh Street Donald Schwinn John Bower

Notice of Appointment of Executor No 19252

Notice announces Neal Burt appointed as Executor of the estate of Burt, late of Linn County Iowa. It invites all indebted persons to pay promptly and all claimants to file their claims with Warren C Ackley attorney for the Linn County District Clerk.

State of Towa Linn Bur Burt Cin County Iowa Linn County Neal Burt Warren C. Ackley

Hallmans To Entertain At Annual Garden Tea

Mr and Mrs M S Hallman at 2445 Fifth Avenue SE host an annual garden tea for Franklin school faculty and their spouses on Tuesday afternoon. Wild flowers adorn the tea table with Miss Gertrude James and Miss Alice Rudd pouring. Special guests include Miss Eva Byeriy of Anamosa Miss Frances Prescott Miss Lois ooo and Miss Marie Schmer mund.

M. S. Hallman Fifth Avenue SE Franklin School Gertrude James Alice Rudd Eva Byeriy Anamosa Frances Prescott Lois Ooo Marie Schmermund

Beta Iota Hosts Mother Daughter Dinner at Roosevelt

Beta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held a mother daughter banquet Monday at the Roosevelt hotel. Forty nine seats were set with lilac centered tables and lavender white place cards. Mrs Harold Sheppard with Mrs Jack Piper sang Mother Mahree and The Anniversary Song. Honoree Mrs Christine Condon celebrated her seventy first birthday. Decoration committee included Mrs Richard Cox Mrs John Baker Mrs Richard Morehouse and Miss Rita Kennedy.

Beta Iota Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Roosevelt Hotel Harold Sheppard Jack Piper Mahree Christine Condon Richard Cox John Baker Richard Morehouse Rita Kennedy

Kathleen Shores Fifth Birthday Party at Meadowbrook Drive

Kathleen Shores, aged five, was honored at a birthday party at her home 2505 Meadowbrook drive SE. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon B. Shores, the event featured a pink and blue color scheme with guests Judy Bezanson Michelle Shover Tommy Shover Philip Palmer Bobby Mack Julie Turner Susan Moran Jim Lemley Roger Oppenheimer Charlie Jenkins Louise Jenkins Beverly Fading and Patricia Fading.

Kathleen Shores Meadowbrook Drive Gordon B. Shores Judy Bezanson Michelle Tommy Shover Philip Palmer Bobby Mack Julie Turner Susan Moran Jim Lemley Roger Oppenheimer Charlie Louise Jenkins Beverly Patricia F ‘Ading

Nature and Garden Group Elects New Leader

The nature and garden department of the Woman's Club will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the clubhouse to elect a new leader. Members should bring gifts for the peace plan practical projects.

Nature and Garden Group The Woman’s Club

Hand Weaving of Tweeds Revived in Lancaster Mill

LANCASTER Pa A centuries old craft the weaving of woolen fabrics on hand looms has been revived in an old grist mill on Conestoga creek at Brownstown The remodelled mill 1855 built by Walter Desager features five hand looms built by a local carpenter from Desager plans Weavers were hired locally and trained from scratch The process favors high quality fabric and quick style changes The fabrics will be tweed for men and women’s wear Interior plans include a Pennsylvania Dutch room for show use and employee use

Lancaster, Pa Conestoga Creek Brownstown Walter Desager Scotland England Lancaster Desager

Violet Scanlan Weds Charles Maxwell in Manchester

Violet Scanlan married Charles Maxwell Sunday at the Methodist church parsonage with Rev. Charles E. Mason officiating. The bride, daughter of Cal and Mrs. Bishop, wore a beige suit with white accessories and a carnation corsage. The groom is the son of Nellie Maxwell. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dave Crosier. They will reside in Manchester after a trip to California.

California Mrs. Maxwell Manchester

Kinowa Camp Fire council fire at church assembly

The Kinowa Camp Fire group held a council fire Monday at the First Christian church. Guardian Mrs. Robert Richardson presented membership cards to Patricia Carter Doris Mentzer Marilyn Burgher Maybelle Grimm Shirley Shadid Nancy Vanous and Frances Wheletine. Beads were given to members by assistant guardian Delores Ber. Refreshments were served.

Kinowa First Christian Church Robert Richardson Guardian Patricia Carter Doris Mentzer Marilyn Burgher Maybelle Grimm Shirley Shadid Nancy Vanous Frances Wheletine Delores Ber

Pattern 4511 Shirtfrock Seeks a Slim Silhouette

Pattern 4511 promises a cool shirtfrock with easy sewing and comfortable fit. It offers sizes 34 through 46, includes illustrated instructions, and requires 3 yards of fabric for size 36 with a contrast yard. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept at Chicago 80, II.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept North Clinton Street Chicago

Variety Meats Highlight Nutrition and Cooking Tips

The article outlines the nutritional value and economy of variety meats such as brains, sweetbreads, heart, tongue, liver, and kidneys. It provides prep steps for brains and sweetbreads, including washing, simmering with acid, and serving options, plus detailed methods for cooking beef heart and tongue with stock, vegetables, and thickening.

Tongue and Kidney Stew with Vegetables and Biscuits

Tongue simmered with onions carrots celery and a flour slurry in liquid to make a sauce. Four pounds tongue serves twelve. Also veal kidneys browned with onion green pepper in tomato juice with marjoram bay leaf and sugar then simmered with biscuits.

Notice of Appoint of Executor No 1

On May 5 1947 W H Lightner was appointed and qualified as executor of the Mary McInerney estate in Linn County Iowa The executor urges immediate payment and callers with claims should file authenticated statements with the Linn County Clerk Iowa Barnes Barnes and Wadsworth Attorneys

State of Iowa Linn Fren Mary McInerney Linn County Iowa W. H. Lightner

Weddings at Cedar Rapids and Crawfordsville Couples Wed

Cedar Rapids news reports two weddings. Miss Luella Freese, Oxford, to Verlin Thomas, Crawfordsville, Ind., to be married at First Congregational church with Rev. Richard Wagner officiating. Miss Betty Meyer, Cedar Rapids, to Herbert Henry, at St Pauls Methodist Church with Rev. Merton Green officiating. Attendants listed.

Cedar Rapids Luella Freese Ed Freese Oxford Verlin Thomas Clint Thomas Crawfordsville Ind First Congregational Church Richard Wagner Jack McGullicutty Betty A. Meyer Harold C. Meyer Bever Avenue Herbert R. Henry Louise Henry Second Street St. Paul’s Methodist Church Merton B. Green Pauline Proksa Louis Dunek

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C.R. Elks Club Richard L. Kerrs Grant Munger Arlene Musser Nurses’ Organization Admiral Presto Mirro Matic Ecko Revere Home Store First Avenue Lerath Supply Company Secedar Rapids Fourth Street Waterloo Beta Iota Chapter Ment Ann Krupicka First Avenue NE R. M. Schaefer & Son RM Schaefer & Son Jewelers Violet Scanlan Charles Maxwell Anne Adams By Naomi Doebel General Robbins Appliance CO General Electric Second Avenue SE Greyhound Leavenworth St Omaha Interstate Nsit Lines Newman Peer Permanent Wave Omar Wonder Omar
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