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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1947

Page

8

Charity Ball Set For December 27 At Montrose Hotel

White Cross Society president Mrs W V McClung announced the December 27 charity ball at the Montrose hotel. Mrs James Noell is general chairman with committees led by Mrs Charles S Knox publicity and Mrs Fred Glanville music. Other chairs include Mrs Gordon DeLay ballroom and Mrs Roswell Pickford tea table, with many members listed for invitations refreshments pouring and serving roles. Dutch treat dinner planned led by Mrs Addison Ramsey. Reservations available by calling listed members.

W. V. McClung White Cross Society White Cross Montrose Hotel James Noell Charles S. Knox Fred Glanville Frances Wolfe Howard Hall van Vechten Shaffer Sandoe Jordan James E. Hamilton Lewis Robins Stevan B. Smith Gordon DeLay Frank Byers John Hamilton II John Turner Alice Thompson Bruce Dixon Roswell Pickford David Beardsley E. J. Carey E. J. Larimer McClung Bertha Quarton I. B. Smith David Turner Kenneth Bogaard Wendell Delzell W. J. Brown Lamir Severn Arthur Poe Amor Sargent Ben H. Witwer Malcolm Thompson David Pickford Coke Bar Addison Ramsey Ramsey John Carey Ronald Evans E. M. Pinney Roswell Pickford, Jr A. W. Allen Frank Byers, Jr Susan Brown

Junior King's Daughters Leaders Plan Christmas Union Meet

The Junior King's Daughters leaders gathered at Mrs. L. A. Lower's home at 1738 Third Avenue SE. They approved details for the Christmas Junior Union meeting set for December 6 at the Congregational Church.

King's Daughters King’s Daughters L. A. Lower Third Avenue SE

Birthday Luncheon Honors Three Year Old Guest List

Mrs E W Hamilton entertained at 1112 NW Tuesday with a birthday luncheon for a three year old. Guests included Miss Dora Mae Dawson and Russell and Neil Hamilton.

E. W. Hamilton Dora Mae Dawson Russell and Neil Hamilton

Behnkes Return After Weekend Visit in Martelle

Mr and Mrs Charles Behnke of Martelle have returned home after spending the weekend with Mrs Don Boquist at 1409 C avenue.

Charles Behnke Martelle Don Boquist C Avenue

Estate of Walter Landmeyer Administratrix Selected

Notice states Rothce is appointed as administratrix of Walter Landmeyer of Iowa, deceased. Creditors are requested to present claims to the undersigned and have them authenticated in Linn County District Court, Iowa.

Rothce Walter Landmeyer Towa Cle Linn County Iowa

Designer Esther Dorothy predicts new red fox fur fashion

Esther Dorothy forecasts rising popularity of red fox fur after showcasing an elegant sample fur coat with a refined cut. The staged presentation suggests the material will become a sought after luxury in upcoming seasons.

Esther Dorothy

Miss MacTaggart Weds Larry Orth in Waterloo

Miss Bonnie Jean MacTaggart became the bride of Larry Orth in Trinity Lutheran Church Waterloo. The couple, daughter of W. and Mrs. MacTaggart Strawberry Point and Rudolph and Mrs. Orth Waterloo, will live in Waterloo after a reception at the groom’s home. The bride wore a brown street-length dress with white rosebud corsage. Richard Orth was best man. Beverly MacTaggart was bridesmaid. The bride studied at Cedar Rapids Business College and worked for LaPlant Choate. the groom attends the University of Iowa.

Bonnie Jean MacTaggart Larry Orth Trinity Lutheran Church Richard Orth Waterloo Cedar Rapids Business College LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company University of Iowa

Why Sirloin Steak Has Its Name

A medieval tale claims King Charles I of England blessed a beef platter at a royal feast and declared it Sir Loin. Historians note no solid record confirms this origin. the term Sirloin likely derives from Late Middle English phrasing or regional butcher terms rather than a royal christening.

Charles I of England

Mary Haworth's Mail Evicting troublesome boarders

In a Dear H.B. column Mary Haworth advises a woman with heart trouble to eject her two grown sons who overstay as tenants. The response urges firm action, notes legal eviction is possible, and suggests visiting the Legal Assistance Bureau for filing, estimating about three weeks for court proceedings.

Mary Haworth H. B Legal Assistance Bureau M. H

Sew This Charmer Pattern 4746 for a slimming skirt

A charm ing sewing pattern 4746 promises an easy to use fit with finished revers and cuffs and a slimming skirt option. Includes complete illustrated instructions and sizes 34 through 50. Pattern 4746 lists fabric yardage for size 36 as 334 yards at 39 inches with ½ yard contrast and requests 25 cents to Pattern Dept. Chicago Illinois.

Pattern Dept N. Clinton St Chicago

Youth for Christ Rally Sets Speaker Trimmier in Cedar Rapids

Charles S. Trimmier a former YMCA executive and Youth for Christ director in Springfield Illinois will headline the Youth for Christ rally in Cedar Rapids He has spoken to the group before Stanley Benson Oskaloosa YFC director will lead the Singspiration The meeting next Saturday starts at 730 p m at a new location 315% First Avenue SE

Youth For Christ Charles S. Trimmier Trimmier Y.M.C.A Springfield Ill Cedar Rapids Oskaloosa Stanley Benson Singspiration First Avenue SE

Alpha Phi Omega pledges four at Coe College

Delta Lambda chapter pledges Robert Willson Robert Funk Vernon Smith and Thomas Maudsley. Dr Irving L Churchill chapter faculty adviser spoke at the pledging ceremony on the fraternity work on campus and in the community.

Delta Lambda Alpha Phi Omega Coe College Robert Willson Robert Funk Vernon Smith Thomas Maudsley Irving L. Churchill

LME Study Club Plans Christmas Party at Park Newbold Home

The LME Study club met Monday evening at Mrs Park Newbolds home 2000 Bever avenue SE for dessert coffee Assisting hostesses were Mrs August Brehm and Mrs Richard Henecke Plans for the Christmas party were made An intelligence test for parents was conducted by Mrs Alvin Nelson.

LME Park Newbold Bever Avenue SE August Brehm Richard Henecke Alvin Nelson

Junior League Follies Cast for Broadway Bound Show

Miss Eleanor Hunting announced the Junior League Follies cast for Broadway Bound to be staged November 11 and 12 at the Iowa theater. The list includes Mrs. Harold Reid, Mrs. Kenneth Lindsay Jr, Mrs. Richard H. Weldhouse, Mrs. J. H. Meister, Mrs. Wallace Lyon, Mrs. Roy H. Olson, Mrs. Howard L. Bair, Mrs. Robert S. Wray, Mrs. Richard H. Buresh, Mrs. Donald P. Laird, Mrs. Jack Albert, and Mrs. Frederick L. Boyle. The ensemble appears as ladies in waiting to Empress Josephine in a Josie Was A Smart Girl sequence and teams with George Shadid in Some one For Me.

Eleanor Hunting Junior League “Follies Iowa Theater Harold Reid Kenneth Lindsay, Jr Richard H. Weldhouse J. H. Meister Wallace Lyon Roy H. Olson Howard L. Bair Robert S. Wray Richard H

Ladies Auxiliary of Travelers Protective Association Meeting

The Ladies auxiliary will hold a Friday 1 p.m. dessert luncheon at Mrs. Lloyd Connollys home 1815 Sixth Avenue SE with Mrs. J C Reindl assisting hostess.

Ladies’ Auxiliary The Travelers Protective Association Lloyd Connolly Sixth Avenue SE J. C. Reindl

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