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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1950

Page

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Bridal Dinners Honor Two Cedar Rapids Couples Tonight

Two Cedar Rapids couples are feted at bridal dinners this evening. Joyce Sanborn and David Powell host at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club with guests from Cedar Rapids and Ames. Patricia Benesh and John Holmes dine at the Embassy club with guests from Chicago Keokuk Ames and Fairfax. Both couples are to be married Saturday in local churches.

Joyce Sanborn David J. Powell Patricia Benesh John R. Holmes Sanborn Mr. Powell Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Clyde R. Sanborn Grande Avenue SE Marvin Kober John Moore JoAnn van Slyck Marshall Hickman Richard Leacox Dorothy Johnson Donald Fahrenkrog Russell Knapp Kathleen Knapp David Fagle Richard Klinck William Wratten Robert MclIntosh Robert Betsworth Cedar Rapids and Mirs David L. Powell Glen Powell Kansas City F. J. Horsfall Waterloo Eleanor Eichmann Waverly Opal Hand Ames St. Paul’s Methodist Church Frank B. Benesh Embassy Club Quentin Ray Sharp Chicago Harvey R. Roethlisberger Robert Henry D. A. Loferski Helen Danner Thomas Dorsey Keokuk Leon Kline Marian Peterson Fairfax Benesh Mr. Holmes St. John’s Episcopal Church

Business Women Of Churches Meet At First Congregational

The Business and Professional Women of the Churches held a semi annual dinner at the First Congregational church with 171 members attending. Mrs Zereda Van Deusen spoke on Contemporary Europe and has spent two summers in Europe with study groups. Next meeting is Feb 9 World Day of Prayer.

First Congregational Church Zereda van Deusen Wilson High Schol Europe van Deusen William Wagner Ida Cary Cleda Wellborn Howard Levien Clara Ristine Guild Leola Zavodsky Radio Council

Cornell Homecoming Festivities Kick Off With Parade and Plays

Mt Vernon securing a full weekend as Cornell College opens its 59th Homecoming. Queen Phyllis Lukenbach and attendants highlight the ceremonies while events include a pep rally, torch parade, bonfire, play premieres, a cross country meet, flag rush, and a varsity football clash with Grinnell at Ash Park.

MT. Vernon Cornell College Cornell Fighting Ram Grinnell College Grinnell Ashpark King Memorial Chapel Highway 30 Ash Park Crichton Little Theater Armstrong Hall Dramatic Art Department Chester Webb

C R Organ Club Marks First Anniversary In Cedar Rapids

The Hammond Organ Club of Cedar Rapids celebrates its first anniversary at the Lighthouse on Mt. Vernon road. Seventeen amateurs and two professionals, led by Frank Netherton and Eulalia Hauser, have formed a 19 member group devoted to electric organ study and performance. Officers, pins, and unique anniversary arrangements highlight a year of public recitals and a KCRG broadcast.

Hammond Organ Club Cedar Rapids Lighthouse Mt. Vernon Road Frank Netherton Eulalia Hauser Walter Wachal Wachal Myleene Bebee Francis King Netherton C. P. Ellis Richard Hanken Monticello Thomas Sullivan Leo Lucas Hupp Soper Orval Rose Marion Ellis Hanken Adalyn Zach Iowa State Teachers College Hiltbrunner Music Company KCRG Hiltbrunner Company

Clean Door Mats Help Protect Untracked Carpets

Frequent scrubbing of door mats prevents dirt from entering and protects carpets from wear. Regular cleaning reduces debris buildup and keeps entryways tidy.

Widow Mrs Hartkemeyer Hosts Beverly Andrews Bridal Shower

Mrs Duane Hartkemeyer of 1237 Fourth Street NW hosted a bridal shower for Miss Beverly Andrews with 14 guests. Miss Andrews and Donald E. West plan to marry November 18 at Trinity Methodist Church.

Duane Hartkemeyer Fourth Street NW Beverly Andrews Miss Andrews Donald E. West Trinity Methodist Church

Sunshine Circle of the King’s Daughters Meeting

The Sunshine circle met Thursday at 1727 B avenue NE the home of Mrs. F. E. Breneman with Mrs. W. E. Breidert assisting. Mrs. C. E. McIntosh gave devotions and Mrs. R. E. Bucknell reported on the state convention. The Coe college scholarship fund donation was allowed. Guests included Mrs. Leo E. Varns and Mrs. Loring Fagle.

Sunshine Circle of the King’s Daughters F. E. Breneman W. E. Breidert C. E. McIntosh R. E. Bucknell Coe College Leo E. Varns Loring Fagle

Luncheon Meeting of Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club

Members met for lunch Thursday at the Montrose hotel with football themed table décor. Sixty one attendees included new members Mmes Julius Beaster Rudy Head land Robert Fitzsimmons Elmer Hinkhouse William Hendricks Winston Bedford Jack Gardiner Cal Basile Bill Benson Jim Hayes Karl Hendrickson A F Hanson Emma Phillips Pat Lester and Ruth Pratt Prizes went to Mrs P C Graue and Mrs Hoag land Cards were played during the afternoon.

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club Montrose Hotel Mmes Julius Beaster Rudy Headland Robert Fitzsimmons Elmer Hinkhouse William Hendricks Winston Bedford Jack Gardiner Cal Basile Bill Benson Jim Hayes Karl Hendrickson A. F. Hanson Emma Phillips Pat Lester Ruth Pratt P. C. Graue Hoagland

Anita Mills Weds Charles Hanley in St Pauls Church

Miss Anita B Mills daughter of Mrs P A Mills Walker and Charles P Hanley of Muscatine were married at St Pauls Methodist Church with Rev John K Moore officiating. The bride wore a wine colored wool suit with magnolia accessories and Jo Hanna Hill roses corsage. The couple plans to reside in Muscatine where Hanley is an attorney and Mrs Hanley has served as admitting officer at Moline Public Hospital.

Anita B. Mills P. A. Mills Walker Charles P. Hanley Muscatine St. Paul’s Methodist Church John K. Moore Johanna Hill Ivan Stebbins

Luncheon Honors Mrs Van Dyke on Birthday

Mrs. Arthur A. Collins hosted a small luncheon at 201 Thirty-first Street SE in honor of her mother Mrs. A. B. Van Dyke on her birthday.

Mrs. Collins Arthur A. Collins Thirty-first Street A. B. van Dyke

Bride-elect Joyce Johnson Honored at Surprise Shower

Miss Joyce Johnson was honored at a surprise shower hosted at her home on 431 Twenty sixth Street SE. Hostesses were Miss Marie Ewald of Cedar Rapids and Miss Marilyn Ward of Oskaloosa, with twelve guests attending. Johnson and William Best Jr will wed November 10 at Kenwood Presbyterian Church.

Joyce Johnson Twenty-sixth Street Marie Ewald Cedar Rapids Marilyn Ward Oskaloosa Cornell College Johnson William Best, Jr Kenwood Presbyterian Church

Civic Chorus Sets First Rehearsal for Messiah Dec 10

The Civic chorus will hold its first rehearsal Wednesday at 7 15 PM in Coe College Little Theater. Cedar Rapids singers are invited to join by calling Coe College at 3 2611 extension 15 before Wednesday evening. The Messiah will be performed by Coe and Civic choirs under Prof. Paul S. Ray.

Civic Chorus Coe College Coe Little Theater Cedar Rapids Coe and Civic Paul S. Ray

Jane Boyd circle meets for dessert at Layton home

Jane Boyd circle gathered Thursday at the home of Mrs W L Layton 2602 E Avenue NE with Mrs W M Endsley assisting A $10 donation was approved for the Coe College scholarship fund Elizabeth Bender spoke on Community House activities Bessie Hugunin gave a convention report and Mrs William Hughes led devotions Members will bring food for a Thanksgiving basket to the next meeting November 16 at Mrs Gertrude Bain 388 Seventeenth Street SE

Jane Boyd W. L. Layton E Avenue W. M. Endsley Coe College Scholarship Fund Elizabeth Bender Bessie Hugunin William Hughes Gertrude Bain Seventeenth Street

Ski suits spark debate on sex appeal designer claims

New York designer Fred Picard argues ski suits are more attractive than bikini wear. He asserts ski pants slim legs and urges caution, saying flirty looks clash with sporty on slopes. He notes colorful, tailored jackets and advises tight boots for better fit.

New York Fred Picard Riviera Picard Switzerland Sun Valley Idaho

Gem applique aims to glamorize bare skin in 1951 New York

New York fashion reports a new gimmick by Jewel-Artist Marianne Ostier. The gem applique uses a jewel pin array with a suction cup to cling to an arm or shoulder for eight hours. Ostier sells the method in high price jewelry and expects mass adoption by spring.

New York INS Marianne Ostier Miss Ostier

Service Circle of King's Daughters Salad Luncheon

The Service Circle met Thursday for a salad luncheon at 225 Fifth Street NW hosted by Mrs. W A Hulsebus with Mrs. Floyd Reynolds assisting. Devotions were led by Mrs. Raymond Reid and Bible study by Mrs. Hugh Reynolds. Mrs. Vern Hampton attended as a guest and plans for a picnic luncheon on November 13 at Mrs. Marvin Brown's home were announced.

King’s Daughters W. A. Hulsebus Fifth Street NW Floyd Reynolds Raymond Reid Hugh Reynolds Vern Hampton Marvin Brown

Circle of the King holds birthday at Miss Florence Narber home

The LH.N. circle of the King met at Miss Florence Narber’s home on 1949 Grande avenue SE to mark its birthday with a talk on its founding by charter member Mrs. Gertrude Anderson. A food shower was given for the Children’s Home.

Lh.n Circle of the King’s Daughters Florence Narber Grande Avenue SE Gertrude Anderson

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. James Noell Twenty-fifth Street Drive Hester Larner New York City East Hampton Business Women of Churches Meet Phyllis Lukenbach Columbus Junction Miss Lukenbach Betty Sachs Oelwein Jo Brainard Rock Falls Marianne Miller Richard Morse Cornell “C” Club Home Economics Department G.i.’S Cornell “C Lick Grinnell Jim Smith Russell D. Cole C.R. Organ Club Hugh Roberts Second Avenue Drew Jcedar Rafios Keller Second Ave Sunshine Circle Newcomers Club Stella White Bride of Miss Johnson MIT Hiltbrunner First Chrysanthe Krebs 3Rd Ave. SE Fred Second Street Elizabeth Toomey Phyllis Battelle Lh.n. Circle Mer Baker's Shoes
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