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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1947

Page

8

Dorothy Smith and Robert Boland Wed in Immaculate Conception

Miss Dorothy Mae Smith and Robert Paul Boland were married Saturday at 8 a.m. in the Immaculate Conception church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. John M. Molloy officiating. The couple, both from local families, hosted a wedding breakfast for 23 at Wurster's tearoom.

Dorothy Mae Smith Robert Paul Boland Immaculate Conception Church John M. Molloy Charles Kacerovsky Sixth Street SE Boland James Hansen First Avenue NE Mary Raymond Earle Allen Smith Elmer J. Smith Waterloo Glen Driscoll Wurster Collins Radio Company Des Moines

Miller Family Returns from California Trip

Mr and Mrs Walter Miller of Cedar Rapids have returned from a three weeks trip to California. Their daughter Merilyn Miller an instructor at UCLA joined them to Oakland to visit the Reed Nelsons former Cedar Rapids residents. They continued home with a stop in Salt Lake City.

Walter Miller Eighth Avenue SE California Merilyn Miller U.C.L.A Oakland Reed Nelson Cedar Rapids Millers Salt Lake City

Recital Tuesday Evening At Mrs Twogood’s Home Studio

Mrs L J Twogood hosts another group recital at her home studio at 7 30 Tuesday evening. Pianists Connie Burke Ann Holec Shirley Wratten Bill Wratten Juanita Wilson and vocalists Dixie Anna Berry Sally Carringer participate with flute obbligatos by Mrs Jack Piper.

L. J. Twogood Wellington Street Will Be Connie Burke Ann Holec Shirley Wratten Bill Wratten Juanita Wilson Dixie Anna Berry Sally Carringer Jack Piper

Camp Fire group tours city waterworks for birthday honor

The Kokemaweka Camp Fire group members with Misses Foy Beck and Leila Kornbaum hiked to the city waterworks Saturday morning for the plant requirement tied to a birthday honor, then held a cookout at Shaver.

Kokemaweka Foy Beck Leila Kornbaum Shaver

Summer Cooler Tunic Style for Summer Socials

Neutral beige tunic dress in washable spun rayon with bustle-back detail. Neckline designed to showcase jewelry, paired with a matching or contrasting hat for summer social events.

Alpha Xi Delta Seniors Honored at Breakfast

The patronesses of Alpha Xi Delta at Coe College hosted a breakfast Saturday at the Montrose hotel honoring senior sorority members Betty Martin Marilyn Hoersch Barbara Chartier Margaret Surfus Margaret Plock and Arda Cox. Patronesses included Mrs. Ben H. Peterson Mrs. D. E. Lichtenstein Mrs. Frank C. Welch Mrs. Charles S. Krause and Mrs. George Laird with event planning by Mrs. Peterson and Mrs. Lichtenstein.

Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Coe College Montrose Hotel Betty Martin Marilyn Hoersch Barbara Chartier Margaret Surfus Margaret Plock Arda Oa Cox Ben H. Peterson D. E. Lichtenstein Frank C. Welch Charles S. Krause George Laird Peterson Lichtenstein

Genevieve Cordes Weds Sgt Henri Johnson in Cedar Rapids

Genevieve Cordes of Cedar Rapids married T/Sgt Henri Johnson at St Jen’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids. The couple’s attendants included Elizabeth Cordes and Alvin Schmidt. Johnson, in the army six years, will be stationed at Fort Bliss Texas where they will reside. Cordes works for the Linn County Farm Bureau.

Arlington Oether Daught Cerevieve First Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Henri Johnson Helen Johnson Cooperstown N. D St. Jen's Lutheran Church EH. A. Wilke Johnson Elizabeth Cordes Mason City Alvin Schmidt Osage Cordes Linn County Farm Bureau Sgt. Johnson Ft. Bliss Texas

Helen Green and Jack Mills Are Married

Miss Helen Green wed Jack Mills at St Patrick's rectory with Rev D G Peters officiating. The couple, Woodson area Cedar Rapids employees of Collins Radio, plan a private brunch and a brief wedding trip to Illinois and Michigan.

Helen Green Jack Mills St. Patrick's Rectory D. G. Peters Maude Green Eighth Avenue SW Mr. Mills Iva Mills Seventh Avenue SE Charles Mills Illinois Michigan Cedar Rapids Collins Radio Company

Autens Return From Two Weeks South Trip

Mr and Mrs Del M Auten of 3724 First Avenue NE have returned from a two weeks trip South.

del M. Autens

Patricia Sramek Celebrates 10th Birthday At Home

Patricia Ann Sramek celebrated her tenth birthday Saturday afternoon at her home 191 Nineteenth Avenue SW. She is the daughter of Mrs. Bessie Sramek. Guests included Nancy Dravohovzal Patty Dutrt Margaret Larson Helen Bushman Eunice Armon Frances Chaloupka Susan Rock Dena Lawrence Barbara Matthews and Linda Ann Mutcher from Iowa City.

Patricia Ann Sramek Nineteenth Avenue SW Bessie Sramek Nancy Drahovazal Patty Dutrt Margaret Larson Helen Bushman Eunice Armon Frances Chaloupka Susan Rock Dena Lawrence Barbara Matthews Linda Ann Mutchler Iowa City

St Gertrude circle to meet for picnic luncheon

St Gertrude circle of St Matthew church meets Wednesday for a picnic luncheon at the summer cabin of Mrs Ralph Podzimek.

St. Gertrude’s St. Matthew’s Church Ralph Podzimek

The Poet of the People On Pretty Little Frocks

Edgar A Guest laments how money buys many things yet finds true joy in a girl of seven dressed in pretty little frocks. He contrasts glittering adult gems called rocks with the simple charm of children's dresses, praising simple happiness over material display.

Asparagus Rolls and Shoulder Lamb Chops Menu Items

A vintage recipe note lists Asparagus Rolls with tiny tips rolled in ham on toast with mustard butter and vanilla pudding folded with whipped egg whites and coconut. It also details Shoulder Lamb Chops simmered in tomato juice with green pepper and onions, served with side dishes and dessert.

Init

California bill would grant married women control of their earnings

In Sacramento a proposed California law would end a husband’s absolute right to manage his wife’s income. The bill aims to give married women complete control over their own money, a move previously defeated when only one woman legislator was in the capital.

Sacramento Calif California

Modern Charm Crochet and Embroidery Linen Patterns

A Cedar Rapids Go Needlecraft Dept offers Pattern 677 featuring a 6x20 inch transfer and two 5x14 inch motifs for filet crochet and embroidery. Laura Wheeler presents a new improved pattern with charts photos and concise directions. Send 20 cents and address to 549 Westolph Street Chicago 80 IL.

Laura Wheeler Cedar Rapids Go- Needlecraft Dept Westolph Street Chicago

Designing Woman Furniture Arrangement Tricks

A dated piece on furniture layout emphasizes rapid room rearrangement using a desk and chest as pairing. It extols compact, clean lines, extra storage, and warns about relationship dynamics and personal responsibility within a household context.

Mary Haworth’s Mail Woman Faces Marital Turmoil

Mary Haworth describes a fraught second marriage with ongoing conflicts, alleged infidelity accusations, and family strain. She seeks guidance as a psychiatrist and doctor weigh in on her husband’s alleged insecurities and the impact on her two daughters.

It’s Wonderful By Anne Adams Pattern 4617 Dress

Pattern 4617 offers a simple night and day dress by Anne Adams. Includes illustrated instructions and comes in sizes 12 through 20 with a size 16 requiring 2 1/2 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept in Chicago with name address zone and size.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept N. Clinton St Chicago

Only One N Y Relief Family Still in Hotel

New York relief families housed in city hotels faced relocation as the state opened an inquiry into welfare payments. Officials cited housing shortages as the cause while the remaining family of 11 dealt with illness among four children. The state covers about 80 of the direct relief costs and a three member welfare committee was named to investigate.

New York Wat Welfare Department Wet Edward E. G. Rhatiga State Board of Social Welfare

Senior Music Recital At St Matthews Tonight

A senior music recital will be presented at St Matthews School at 7 30 tonight in the school auditorium. The orchestra will play several numbers and the girls glee club will sing. Soloists include Joyce Toman Bernice Donahue Ann Janet Cashman Irving Hutchcroft Helen Rink Patricia McCoy Gary Schillig Sue Jane Petrie and Margery Ann Rink.

St. Matthew’s School Joyce Toman Bernice Donahue Ann Ann Janet Cashman Irving Hutchcroft Helen Rink Patricia McCoy Gary Schillig Sue Jane Petrie Margery Ann Rink

Era Of Pinball The Next American Rite

In a sweeping view of modern life the pinball machine emerges as a cultural icon. The piece contrasts pinball culture with historic pursuits, likening the device to a Delphic oracle and a country cousin of the juke box, ubiquitous from coast to coast.

Civilization Sonny Boy Miami Seattle

Child's Sneeze Saves Her from an Operation

Hospital attendants prepared for an operation when a child Lucille sneezed unexpectedly stopping the proceedure. Medical staff, surprised, adjusted plans and avoided surgery thanks to the sudden sneeze.

Mercy Nurses Convocation Set For Tuesday

Mercy hospital school of nursing holds convocation at 2 p m Tuesday awarding pins to 31 senior student nurses. Rev Arthur Haibach of Loras college delivers address. Rev John Breitbach offers invocation. Dr Leon Sedlacek greets staff. Rev Julius Olinger presents honors. Mount Mercy choristers perform with Olga Sindelar and Joan Steinbeck. Carolyn Cooke plays processional and recessional. High mass opens the day at 6 a m in the hospital chapel. Public may attend the evening exercises.

Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Arthur Haibach Loras College Dubuque John Breitbach Our Lady of Mercy Novitiate Marion Leon Sedlacek Mercy Hospital Julius Olinger Mount Mercy Helen Kacena Stark Olga Sindelar Joan Steinbeck Carolyn Cooke Hospital

Flag sewn from Portsmouth gowns saluted at sea

The United States flag fashioned from silk gowns donated by Portsmouth ladies became the first national ensign to be saluted at sea by a foreign power, marking a historic ceremony in maritime protocol.

United States Portsmouth N. H

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Dorothy Smith Robert Boland Walter Millers Kokemaweka Camp Fire Neerupport 4Th Ave. SE Alpha Xi Delta Ballpein Hammer House Miller's Falls Gordon-Van Tine CO First Avenue Genevieve ‘Ordes ST. Matthew's Church Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Paris Academy of Beauty Culture Third Street By Naomi Doebel Designing Woman M. H Elizabeth Hillyer Mary Haworth S. H N.Y Mrs. Stewarts Bluing Maple Davenport Davenport T’ Coro Furniture House Second Ave Valvet Bondex Barney's St. Matthews Lucille Es Mercy Neette Choca Belle Blind CO Third Avenue Cedar Rapids, Lows Ues No F. S. Mitvalsky & CO. Ode
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