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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1949
Page
2
A Cedar Rapids Thanksgiving article lists numerous local families hosting relatives and friends at dinners across the city. Guests include Wendell Delzell and family, the Franken, the Updegraffs, the Boltons, the Hladkys, and many more, with extended family members from Des Moines, Marion, Davenport, and Chicago.
The Elks club will host a dance Saturday evening at the clubroom with Morrows All-Girl Orchestra providing the music. A lively night is promised for members and guests attending the event.
Home of Mrs. Minnie D Larson at 1820 Higley Ave SE welcomes Mr. and Mrs. James B Carter of Minneapolis and Mr. and Mrs. Fred R of Cedar Rapids. On Saturday evening Larson and the Carters host a dinner at the Elks club for the visitors. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. H T Baylor Miss Alice Cejka and Mrs. Anna Cejka.
Home from the University of Iowa for the Thanksgiving holidays are Miss Pat Dvorak daughter of the Joe Dvoraks 329 Third Avenue SW Miss Pat Hoborka daughter of the E W Hoborkas 538 Eighth Street SW and Miss Hoborka's guest Miss Bobbie Skalnik of Krampound New York
Thanksgiving weekend visitors include Harold Anway Jr. and wife from Ames with daughter Susan, plus Kay Anway a student at Iowa State College, visiting Harold and the senior Mrs. Anway at their Park Avenue residence.
Simple yet elegant ideas for a Christmas table. Use two red satin ribbons along the table length with greenery centered between. Pin flower holders secure large branches and cones, place candles directly, and dust with artificial snow mica and colored confetti for a festive look.
The Cedar chapter held a Tuesday dinner to honor past matrons and patrons. About three hundred attendees filled the room as past officers led the initiatory ritual demonstration.
A panel explored what a teacher should be and what the community expects. Skits covered children’s literature ethics and the presentation of reviews.
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