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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1955
Page
11
Muriel Lawrence argues defiance in adolescence stems from lack of self confidence, not recklessness. Parents should trust a teen to judge a party curfew, offer gentle guidance, and distinguish obedience from coercion while supporting growth and self trust. Obedience can be subjection or instruction in self preservation.
Notice offers Cauna Whedda style sundress sewing pattern 634 in half sizes 14 1 4 through 24 1 4 with transfers. Credit 25 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for mail. Send to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P O Box 161 Old Chelsea Station New York NY 10011.
A reader shares a simple menu built from two individual frozen apple pies. She fills split wieners with cheese and apple, wraps in bacon, and broils. Served with cold potato salad tossed greens hot apple pie and coffee. Additional cherry filling pies are available.
Painting tip advises applying a thick soap and water paste to window frames before painting then washing off the paste with warm water. The note mentions copy fee and cites the Cork Herald in a brief municipal style column.
A home inspired top of the stove dish featuring creamed asparagus mixed with dried beet, toasted, then baked with biscuits or cornbread or rice as sides. The method suggests cream sauce and a simple bake for serving.
Fashion notes from Olga Curtis report designer Oleg Cassini has created toddler snowsuits with grown up styling. The line features long torso jackets, hip banding, and shirtwaist motifs inspired by women’s fashion.
New cold weather apparel includes Cassini snowsuits for toddlers sizes 3 to 6x priced at 200 to 230 dollars. Suits are made from nylon and cotton blends such as poplin and plaid fabrics. Matching hats will be sold with the line.
Two showers were given for Miss Margaret Oujiri who will wed Michael A. Kenney on June 25. Hostesses Mrs Joe Kenney and Mrs John Kenney presided at a Thursday evening shower for 30 guests at 1614 C avenue NW. Another shower was hosted by Mines J T Zisko, Joe Zisko, Cecil Perkins and George J Oujiin for 44 guests on Tuesday.
The Rev. Florence Resor Jardine and the Rev. O. R. Thome of Arena Wisconsin were married Sunday at 11 AM in the Letts Methodist church where the bride serves as pastor. Superintendent W F Overhulser of the Burlington district officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride previously led Methodist churches in Tree Wayland and other southeastern Iowa towns.
The Friendship circle of Women of the Moose met for a Sunday picnic at the Palisades. Twenty six members attended with guests.
A reader notes that choosing low sugar produce helps reduce calories. Grapefruit oranges pineapple pears plums apples strawberries peaches lettuce spinach asparagus sauerkraut celery tomatoes cauliflower eggplant cabbage string beans and broccoli are listed as lower sugar options. Eating one or two can bank calories for dessert or extra sugar.
Students of Shirley M. Harper presented a program of ballet and tap dance numbers Sunday at the YMCA Little Theater. Participants included Deidre Cook Ann Darbyshire Mary Ann Jenkins Barbara Hart Sandra Woodward and many others with Mrs. Orville Lentz as accompanist and Sandra Dietrich as guest vocalist.
Marlene Mahnke daughter of J and Mrs E J Mahnke 1116 J avenue NW celebrated her eighth birthday Saturday afternoon at a party hosted by her mother Guests included Susie Harden Duane Hinrichs Patty Perry Jimmy and Jerry Hopker Cathy Driscoll Sharon Harris Debbie Niles Madonna Sedlock and Dannie Mahnke
Janet Bausch and Chloris Meyers of Cedar Rapids were initiated into the Mu Psi chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon music honorary at Coe College.
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