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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1941

Page

29

Mistakes in Dress Who Can Wear Tailored Suits

An article discusses which women suit tailored suits, urging wardrobe guidance from a dressmaker. It cites Miss Head and Barbara as examples, noting the tailored suit requires a feminine balance and may favor dressmaker cuts for those lacking strong femininity. It also considers occasions for wearing dresses and how to vary outfits with accessories.

Tno Steen Fasbong Stanwon Hols Cues Bete Bora Sear Barbara Miss Head Constance Moore

Eastern Star chapters hold meetings and initiations

Monticello hostess Mrs Arthur M. Maurice hosted a Tuesday FP PE.O chapter event. In a Masonic temple gathering, Jennie Clark presided as worthy matron for Schreiner chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, with Lenore Randolph and Jean Echternacht initiated. Social and bridge clubs held luncheons and prize winners named.

Arthur M. Maurice Charles Coxsee S E. Guyan Schreiner Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Jennie Clark Worthy Lenore Randolph Jean Echternacht Ida Iverson Ida Kidwell Selma DeShaw Lenore Hein Meta Prahm Kate Maurice Alice Swift Arthur Shelley R J. Bone G M Jones Gourdy’'s Tea Room E. Hamilton Jones George Timmins Ross Baty B. C. Roberts Fred Kay

North English Club Programs Highlight Youth Topics

Mrs. Carl Hagendorn will entertain the Junior Federated club Monday evening with George Lewis speaking on Can We Depend Upon Youth to Follow the American Way Many attendees will also hear Mrs Charles Cheney entertain the Dorcas society Tuesday in North English.

Carl Hagendorn Federated Club George Lewis Charles Cheney Dorcas Society

Coggon Superintendent Hosts Faculty Evening

Coggon superintendent and Mrs J B Hungerford entertained the school faculty Thursday evening. Guests wore masquerade costumes in the TRASAMET NE theme.

Supt J. B. Hungerford Coggon School

Mrs Glen Pirie Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs Glen Pirie entertained the Bridge club at her home Tuesday with Mrs Larry Berher assisting. Prentiss Folway won the high score prize while guests included Mrs Cars ton Johnston Paul Duitscher A B Johnson and George Brosh.

Glen Pirie Bridge Club Larry Berher Prentiss Folway Mesdames Carston Johnston Paul Duitscher A. B Johnson George Brosh

Notes on Chrysanthemums and Winter Gardening Tips

MRS J L RHEA advises on hardy chrysanthemum storage and cold frame care. Use dry well drained frames with hardware cloth, protect against mice, and pack plants tightly. Include other bulbs like daffodils Narcissus and Ismene lilies. lift bulbs now, mulch, and ensure firm soil, lighting for winter survival.

Dean Kay

Armistice Day Dinner and Local Socials in Mt Vernon

Mt Vernon Armistice day dinner planned Tuesday at Hodge cafe by Nahn Howard post and auxiliary with program and social evening at the Grill. Ingleside club dinner Monday at Baker house with Mesdames Gough Pratt Cole Littell Ebersole hosting and Mrs Gough to present Author in Transit review. Lydia class to have November picnic supper Monday with Miss Gertrude Cowan entertaining. Past Chiefs luncheon hosted by Mrs Ida Fordyce. out of town guests Mr and Mrs E A Johnson and Jack Miller from Cedar Rapids. Cornell college social committee sponsored a Saturday dance in Alumni gymnasium with informal party attendees.

MT Vernon Hodge Cafe Nahn-Howard Post The American Legion Grill William Hoffman Dana Wilcox Carl Travis Ingleside Club Baker House E. T. Gough E- C. Pratt Frank Cole C.F. Littell F.F. Ebersole Gough Helen Schroeder Gertrude Cowan Ida Fordyce Hattie Miller E. A. Johnson Jack Miller Cedar Rapids Cornell College

Social gatherings list in local society notes

Lamont Mrs Elmer Smith entertained two tables at dessert bridge Tuesday. Mrs Henry Fowler hosted the Jolly Eight Rock club Tuesday. Live Wire Sunday school class met at Mrs Fred Heiserman's Wednesday with a basket dinner at noon. Mrs Hodgkin led the devotionals. The Woman's club met with Mrs Lon Jenks Friday.

Elmer Smith Dessert Bridge Henry Fowler Jolly Eight Rock Club Fred Heiserman Hodgkin Lon Jenks

Pastor and son honored with Kirk house birthday party

After the Presbyterian Missionary society praise service on Wednesday evening, congregants held a pre birthday party at the Kirk house for pastor Dr. W. P. Nicholas and his son Curran Nicholas. Both birthdays fall on November 20 and 19 respectively.

Presbyterian Missionary Society Kirk House W. P. Nicholas Curran Nicholas

Iowa City Sigma Delta Chi pledges honored at luncheon

Sixteen pledges of Sigma Delta Chi were honored at a Smith's cafe luncheon in Iowa City. Delegates bound for the national convention in New Orleans include Don Ohl and John Mueller of Iowa City. The report also notes campus activities from the Iowa City Triangle Club to engagement announcements and dances at the University of Iowa Union.

Gazette Iowa City Sigma Delta Chi Smith's Cafe South Sea Island Jean Badgley Cristobal Canal Zone Iowa University of Towa River Room Iowa Union Triangle Club William J. Petersen Stanley Susan Marquette Bob Stolley Avalon Orchestra Silver Shadow University of Iowa Dorothy Buchanan Alex Buchanan Tipton Charles J Whipple C W. Whipple Cedar Rapids Buchanan Social Service League of Iowa State College Ames Thompson Transfer and Storage Company Ada Leonard A.fl James Bramwell Jack Esicherly Holstein Marvin Chapman Gene Claussen Manning Ted Panos Maurice van Allen Mt. Pleasant Ted Welch Vic Siegel Davenport Martin O'Connor John Gillotti Des Moines Jack Latimer Red Oak John Maher Springfield

Presbyterian Aid society host by Emma McGranahan

Mrs Emma McGranahan hosted the Presbyterian Aid society with assistance from Mrs George Wheeler and Mrs Elizabeth Wheeler on a Wednesday. Last week Mr and Mrs Gilbert Gluesing hosted a party honoring Mr and Mrs Vernon Williams of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.

Emma McGranahan George Wheeler Elizabeth Wheeler Presbyterian Aid Society Gilbert Gluesing Vernon Williams Fort Leonard Wood

Local clubs mark anniversaries and gatherings in Mt Vernon area

Springville Fancy Work club celebrated its 31st anniversary with a dinner at Goudy tea room in Mt Vernon. Officers elected include Mabel Mc Shane president and Mrs. H. H. Smith secretary treasurer. IO O F lodge 227 and Rebekah lodge 99 held a roast pig supper with 300 attendees from several towns. Elgin study club hosted by Mrs Paul F. Zoschke featured talks on nutrition and radio artists. O E S chapter 162 planned a meeting with reports on grand chapter. Kensington club gave a farewell dinner and bridge for Mrs Nelle Schori and Mrs Joanna Hughes before their moves.

Fancy Work Club Goudy Mt. Vernon V. Edgerton Chicago Mabel McShane T. W. Pollock H. H. Smith J. S Pearson O. F. Lodge Rebekah Lodge Marion Cedar Rapids Ely North English Elgin Paul F. Zoschke Elgin Study Club Allen Habeger Bovis George Falk Kate Smith Fibber McGee and Molly Edgar Bergen Inez Brackin R. W. Muhlenthaler F. D Welch Tille Hanson Kensington Club Hanson Nelle Schori Joanna Hughes California

Postville club marks 46th anniversary with dinner

The Monday club celebrated its forty sixth anniversary with a dinner in the high school dining room. Charter member Mrs Mate Welzel, whose birthday was Monday, was honored. Miss Lil ette Holbert of Manchester spoke on experiences in France after the Nazi invasion. Mrs Edward L Burdick entertained 12 women at bridge on Thursday evening.

Mate Welzel Lilette Holbert Manchester France Edward L. Burdick Bridge

Deanna Durbin Shares Natural Beauty Routine

Deanna Durbin explains her beauty secret as happiness plus simple habits. The 19 in love star describes daily swimming and outdoor activity with husband Vaughn Paul, plus monthly hot oil treatments, light lipstick, brushed brows, and an apple a day. She favors plain soap and water for hair, avoiding harsh additives.

Deanna Durbin Deanna Vaughn Paul Eve

P T A Meetings Highlight School Plays And Classes

Garfield pupils perform in Book Magic at the Jackson P T A meeting to be held Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the school. Roosevelt P T A hosts Romances By Emma Thursday at 8 p m. Roosevelt study group meets Wednesday in the school auditorium with Homemaker Takes Over as topic. Armistice Day shifts Cleveland P T A to Wednesday with Red Cross program. Sixth graders host a brief program. Van Buren P T A hears Dean Tracy at 7 30 p m Thursday. Fillmore discusses Defense Begins at Home Wednesday 2 to 3 30 p m at the school.

Jackson P T. A Agnes Carlson Leah Spencer Anna Marie Painter Garfield Roosevelt Taylor Taylor P.T.A Red Cross Pierre A. Tracy Wilson High School van Buren P.T.A Mother's George Pfeffer Fillmore David Mitchell

Community notices and club meetings across Olin district

The district executive committee will gather before the study group at 1:30 p.m. Speakers include Mrs. J. J. Runner of Iowa City at Buchanan P T A on testing developing personalities. Kenwood study group meets at 1:30 p.m. with Mrs. O C Long leading “The Homemaker Takes Over.” Art exhibit at Olin school by Mrs. C D Brown notes. A silver tea hosted by Mesdames Brickley and Lawson drew many local and visiting club members. Mr. and Mrs. Pieper marked Lew Pieper’s 82nd birthday with family. he is a retired Cedar county farmer. Central City and Olin social events listed include Arlene Heaton’s sixth birthday and bridge dinner hosted by F O Satter with 14 couples. prize winners noted.

Kenwood P. A O. C. Long C D. Brown Iowa Federation of Woman's Clubs Olin Margaret Brickley Enid Lawson Lew Pieper Gladys Bodkin Pieper Leo Heaton Arlene Margie Bowen Jean Storey Dixie Beebe Sharon Hatch Bebe Butters Lee Fleming F. O Satter M. B. Geesey Loren Dennison L. R. Bishop James Slife

West Liberty PTA to Host Education Week Keynote

West Liberty American Education Week theme Making America Strong will headline the PTA meeting in West Liberty High School auditorium Monday at 7 30 p.m. Dr S J Mc Laughlin will lead with University of Iowa education students assisting and high school music department performers.

America Parent Teacher Association West Liberty High School S. J. McLaughlin University of Iowa Department of Music

Whittier Hosts Pot Luck Supper and Autumn Decor

Whittier Mr and Mrs Ivan Hoge and Mr and Mrs Donald Lassen entertained at a pot luck supper at the Hoge home on Wednesday evening. Sixteen attended and autumn decor set the theme. Mrs Roy Plumley and Mrs Charles Ellenberger hosted the Whittier Community Aid society meeting at the hall on Thursday.

Ivan Hoge Donald Lassen Hoge Home Roy Plumley Charles Ellenberger Whittier Community Aid Society

Evelyn Callier Engaged to Joseph Konigsmark in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Loyd Callier of Viola announces the engagement of Evelyn Callier to Joseph D Konigsmark son of Mrs Anna Konigsmark. Evelyn a Franklin high school graduate attended Cedar Rapids Business College and works at LaPlant Choate Manufacturing. Joseph a Grant high school graduate works at Collins Radio. Wedding set for December 4 at First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids.

Loyd Callier Viola Evelyn Second Avenue Joseph D. Konigsmark L Street Anna Konigsmark Franklin High School Miss Callier Cedar Rapids Business College LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company Grant High School Collins Radio Company First Congregational Church Cedar Rapids

Community Gatherings Mark Birthdays And Club Meetings

Belle Plaine gatherings honor Catherine May Hoover second birth anniversary with Mrs. Lawrence Hoover hosting. Mrs. S Wertheim leads PEO chapter EI meeting. Mrs. N B Williams conducts program. Past Chiefs club hosted by Mrs Will Huron. Home Art club guests of Mrs Ed Winslow. Mrs W D Little hosts luncheon club. Thanksgiving luncheon at Mrs A Westinghouse home with assistants Mrs Adda Clear and entertainment by Mrs E H Klink and Mrs Earl Comer. Past Matrons Association met at the Byers home with Mrs Ray Leavelle and Mrs Earl Byers. lesson led by Mrs M I Courter. Dewaine Zimmerman observes ninth birthday with dinner at grandparents Frank and Mrs. Smith.

Lawrence Hoover Catherine May S. Wertheim N. B. Williams Will Huron Chiefs Club Art Club Ed Winslow W. D. Little A. Westinge

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Alice L Ildesset Monticello Norway J. L. Rhea Narcissus King Alfred Emperor Golden Spur Tresserve Minister Talma Barri Alcida Diana Kasner Croesus Pheasant Mt. Vernon Legion Wyoming Newhall Springville Alicia Hart P.T.A. Meetings Roosevelt P . A J. J. Kauzlarich Highland Drive Emma Miss Sheets Roosevelt P.T.A Cleveland Cleveland P.T.A Paul Huston Roy K. Stoddard van Buren 3Rd Ave 2Nd St Giar Sali Sao Launderers DRY Cleaners Kenwood Central West Liberty Whittier Troth Thompson Evelyn Callier Belle Plaine Colonial Cabinet Shop Mt. Vernon Ave Dial Custom Furniture Maddigan School OF Music Cowl Ailtbrunner Music Co
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