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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1955
Page
12
Kay Sherwood explains how to care for washable men’s summer suits from fabrics like nylon and dacron blends to cotton cords. She outlines washing by hand or machine, drying in shade, and ironing steps for jackets and trousers, noting drip-dry and press requirements.
George P. Fulton of the National Institute of Drycleaning warns that machineless hair waving solutions bleach and stain clothes beyond drycleaning repair. He cites 1200+ cases from global garment samples and urges women to keep these solutions away from fabrics.
Traditional rhubarb dishes give way to modern homemaker creations such as a rhubarb Jello spread kept in the refrigerator and pies made with rhubarb raisin mixtures. The guide also includes a rhubarb punch recipe with citrus and ginger ale served over ice.
Members of the Ciwakiye Camp Fire group met for their final council fire of the year at Shaver Park. The ten girls were awarded the Trailseeker's rank.
Capt. and Mrs. Dean Esslinger and children Deeann and Gary arrived Monday from Quantico Virginia to spend four days with Capt. Esslinger’s brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Roland Wer at 1600 Wildwood Drive NE.
Members of the 8 Teen Horizons club held a family picnic Monday evening in the Daniels park large pavilion. Twenty five guests attended with Mrs. Paul Sturdivan listed as leader and Mrs. Ernest Kiesweu ter as assistant leader.
New York readers learn simple color strategies for vivid tables. A turquoise cloth with pink napkins creates a striking look, complemented by pink glassware and pink flowers. Another display pairs black and white cloth with a bright blue napkin for contrast. A colonial style uses white china and milkglass on pink, accented by a bright green napkin.
Mr and Mrs Everett N Wood of 1609 Wildwood Drive NE spent the weekend in Evanston visiting their daughter Barbara Wood. Barbara was among those inducted Sunday into Shi Ai, the junior senior honor society for outstanding leadership scholarship and service at Northwestern University.
Ruth Cowan reports Mrs. Theodore S Chapman president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs says more research should have preceded the Salk polio vaccine announcement. She notes possible emergency action at the 64th annual convention and opposes federal vaccine distribution control.
McKinley school CG Club hosts a Tuesday potluck supper at Mr and Mrs Paul M Palmer home Lincoln Heights drive SE Alice Palmer will host Christina Milne former McKinley student will be honored guest. Seven Christian saints named Valentine are noted in reference.
The Children's Room displays original art from Pekin White by Tasha Tudor and The Piebald Princess by Joan Balfour Payne. Loaned by Ariel Books, the exhibit runs through June 4.
Ames alumnae from Iowa State College to gather June 9 for a refresher program by the Home Economics division. The two-session event opens at 9 30 a m in McKay auditorium with kitchen and laundry topics and a panel, then exhibits and luncheon in Memorial Union. Afternoon will cover child development topics and a question period.
Mr and Mrs Raymond C Heefner entertained at a party Sunday for their daughter Colleen Rae on her tenth birthday A buffet lunch followed by games Guests included Mrs Myrtle Yeamans the Ollie Heefner Joseph Chadim and their three children Jerry Jackie and Joel Robert Chadim and daughter Cheryl and George Blazek and son George.
Miss Carolyn Doran daughter of Mrs. Dale Nourdft and Thomas Woods son of the John Woods of Randalia exchanged nuptial vows Saturday at St Francis of Assisi church Fayette. Rev John Roskopf officiated with Mrs Alfred Wenholz at organ and Jan McNamara singing. The couple will reside in Oelwein after a Florida and Bahamas honeymoon. Woods is with Woods Brothers Wholesale in Fayette.
Miss Zenana Brimer was honored at a personal shower Sunday evening hosted by Miss Virginia Folgington with Miss Rae Manuel as co hostess. Six guests attended. Brimer will wed Edward Y. Jones III in England on June 19, where he is stationed with the air force.
The Tawakanki Camp Fire group spent the weekend on a Center Point area farm to overnight and complete requirements for the firemaker rank with Mr and Mrs For ence Ainsworth accompanying them.
Decorah families announce Mary Myra Lensing and Raymond Mulligan engagement with a June 11 ceremony in Festina. Decorah reveals Martha Gail Hovey and Bernard W. Casterson wedding planned for June 4 in the local Lutheran church. Arlington records Kathryn Perkins and Russell Scherr marriage on May 15 in Salina Kansas, with future in Wichita where he teaches at the naval reserve center. Clermont notes Loretta Vagts and Charles Shipton wed May 14 in Eldorado. they reside in West Union with careers in insurance and at West Union Motor Co. About 80 percent of the people of China are farmers.
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