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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1947

Page

8

Shirley Storm Weds Theodore Johnson at Westminster Church

Miss Shirley Storm and Theo dore A Johnson were married at Westminster Presbyterian Church by Rev. Andrew E Kurth. The couple, both students at the University of Iowa, will reside in Iowa City after a reception at Cedar Rapids Country club and a short wedding trip.

Shirley Storm Theodore A. Johnson Westminster Presbyterian Church Andrew E. Kurth S. J. Storm Bever Avenue Mr. Johnson Ina Johnson Fayette Don Cook Darlene Don Carlos Iona Ity William Perry Eugene Johnson Charles City Delbert Storm Philip Logan Cedar Rapids Country Club Iowa City Tripoli Shell Rock Hampton Jesup Waterloo Cincinnati Ohio Oak Park Wheaton Chicago The University

Religious Book Study Group Hosts Mrs Brown Talk

The Community House hosted a Monday meeting of a religious book study club with Mrs Marjorie Brown discussing the history of Negro spirituals. Mrs Viola Green and the Rev Harry Stone led a group in singing spirituals and plans for a Christmas project were formed. The next gathering on December 8 will feature a book review and Christmas music.

Religious Book Study Club Marjorie Brown Brown Viola Green Harry Stone

Meaney Anniversary Honored At Surprise Pot Luck

Mr and Mrs William Meaney sr of 1606 Sixth street NW celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary with a surprise pot luck dinner Monday at their home. Twenty four relatives attended and an out of town guest Mrs T E Ainsworth of Mt Morris Ill attended.

William Meaney, Sr Sixth Street T. E. Ainsworth Mt. Morris, Ill

Delta Theta Chi Sorority Meets at Dorothy Lee Home

Delta Theta Chi sorority gathered Monday evening at Miss Dorothy Lee's residence 849 Avenue NE. Mrs. Frank Moyer Jr who recently returned from Vienna spoke to the group. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. George Taylor.

Delta Theta Chi Sorority Dorothy Lee Avenue Frank Moyer, Jr Vienna Austria George Taylor

Expensive meat cuts may soften but not nourish more

Expensive cuts of meat such as steaks and chops may be more tender than low priced cuts but they do not provide any more nourishment.

Christmas Gifts Go Cosmopolitan

Imported gifts will claim a top spot on Christmas lists this year. A young woman admires a silken sari from India draped around her shoulders. On the left table Danish figurine and Swedish tumblers. mantel Urn by Royal Copenhagen. right table lamp with Royal Copenhagen figurine base. Chair holds Italian silk umbrella and plaid English wool scarf.

India Royal Copenhagen

Theola Moore Weds Gordon Baker in Trinity Methodist

Miss Theola Moore daughter of Ethyl Moore of 311 Second Street SW wed Gordon Baker Friday at 8 p m in Trinity Methodist church. The Rev J E DeLong officiated. The couple will reside in Glendale California where Baker studies at Cal Aero Technical Institute.

Theola Moore Ethyl Moore Second Street Gordon Baker Trinity Methodist Church J. E. DeLong Mr. Baker

American Beauty Leg Has a 22 Inch Thigh

Hollywood report to expert Jean Ceronne of Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo notes four leg classes and cites the American beauty leg as 22 inch thigh with 16 inch calf and 714 inch ankle. Debutante and petite sizes appear with varying ankle and calf measures.

Hollywood Jean Ceronne Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo Ceronne

Boys Mean Business In Home Ec Classes

In Tuscaloosa Alabama six boys aged 12 to 13 joined junior high home economics classes for credit. Mrs Hettie Floyd Powers, the teacher, was surprised to see boys enroll and discovered they preferred cooking but did well in sewing as well.

Tuscaloosa Ala Hettie Floyd Powers

Young to wed Clifford Mather in Cedar Rapids church

Mrs G A Young of 713 C avenue NE announces the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Eunice to Clifford C. Mather, son of Mr and Mrs C H Mather of Palo. The ceremony is set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Foursquare Gospel church in Cedar Rapids, with Rev. Cline Halsey officiating. The couple will reside near Palo where the groom farms.

G. A. Young C Avenue Eunice Clifford C. Mather C. H. Mather Palo Foursquare Gospel Church Cedar Rapids Cline Halsey

Aveme Circle Meeting Hosted by Mines at Glow Room

The Aveme circle of O E S will meet Friday at 2 30 p m in the Glow room of Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company. Hostesses will be the Mines Jean Youtzy Dorothy Anderson Alicin Benesh Irma Dahl Agnes Stamy Nellie Reger and Dorothy Benedict.

Aveme Circle Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company Mines Jean Youtzy Dorothy Anderson Alicin Benesh Irma Dahl Agnes Stamy Nellie Reger Dorothy Benedict

Pineapple crochet squares pattern offer 1948 Laura Wheeler

Beauty for your table with graceful pineapple design squares. Each square uses less than one No 30 cotton ball. Pattern 687 includes charts photos and concise directions. Send 20 cents for pattern to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago 80 IL. NEW Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book available for FIFTEEN CENTS with 101 illustrations and free weaving instructions.

Laura Wheeler Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago

Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls Plan Pool Campaign

Boy Scouts and Camp Fire Girls plan a joint fund raising drive starting April 1 1948 for swimming pools at Camps Hiaga and Waubeek pending Public Welfare Bureau approval. Scout Executive Keith Benner announced the effort after Monday’s committee appointments. A noon December 13 Montrose hotel meeting will finalize pool specs and campaign details.

Public Welfare Bureau Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Hiaga Waubeek Keith Benner John Berger Reuben Smith Rollo S. Pickford F. Kritz

Haag Appointed To Iowa Hospital Chaplaincy Group

The Rev. Frederick H. Haag of Cedar Rapids joins a six member hospital chaplaincy committee formed by the Iowa Interchurch Council. Other members include Dean Wilbur Teeters and Dr. Andrew Wood of Iowa City, the Rev. E. E. Dierks, Dr. Gilbert Cox of Waterloo, and Dr. Walter Halbert of Des Moines. The panel oversees budget allocation, personnel standards, and chaplain selection in cooperation with the council.

Frederick H. Haag Cedar Rapids Department of Christian Social Action Iowa Interchurch Council Dean Wilbur Teeters Andrew Wood E. E. Dierks Iowa City Gilbert Cox Waterloo Walter Halbert Des Moines Iowa Baptist Convention Oakdale

Marines Seek Assistant to Editor at Reserve Bulletin

The Marine Corps Reserve in Washington DC seeks a sergeant for the editor’s assistant position at Reserve Bulletin. Eligible applicants include active duty, organized or volunteer reserve members, and former Marines. The chosen person will receive quarters and rental allowance.

Marine Corps Reserve Washington, D. C Reserve Bulletin S. J. Mihalak Marine Corps Office Federal

Condon Announces Five Winter Driving Safety Rules

City police report minor injuries but severe property damage from icy streets. Chief T J Condon unveils five rules: test road feel before braking, slow down to shorten stop distance, clear all windows, use steel tire chains, and never warm up a car in a closed garage.

T. J. Condon Condon

News Chronicle withdraws romsey reporters over royal privacy

The News Chronicle says it will withdraw its reporter and photographer from Romsey near where Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip honeymoon to respect the couple s privacy. The decision follows coverage concerns and a desire to spare the royal pair intrusion during their private time.

London News Chronicle Romsey Princess Elizabeth Prince Philip

Superman to Lead Santa Claus Parade North to Cedar Rapids

Santa Claus parade committee plans a Friday morning event with Superman as special escort to the North Pole route. Santa distributes advance gifts after the parade and attends a free Coliseum show with $500 in prizes, including a $100 grand award for best float. Dempsy Jones hosts. Tom Owens Uncle Elmer and Lonny and Tommy Thompson perform. Entry blanks are on the Comic page.

Superman North Pole Santa Invincible Cedar Rapids Santa Claus Coliseum Dempsy Jones Tom Owens Elmer Lonny Tommy Thompson

Entries Close for Creative Contest Prizes Across Classes

Entries close at 5 p.m. Wednesday with 56 prizes totaling across three classes. Awards include $50 first place prizes for originality theme costume decor and pantomime.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Theodore Johnson Religious Book Group Delta Theta Chi M. A. Baker Sixteenth Street Baker Lyle Brown Norma Engels Billie Barto Charles Cook Kenneth Erger Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Russell Norton Harold Fletcher Fletcher's Chatti Hatcher Castoria Clifford Mather Miss Young Areme Circle Dial Ann Krupicka First Avenue Norm R. M. Schaefer & Son Schaefers RM. Schaefer & Sc Son Kresge Jewelers Camp Fire Nabisco National Biscuit Company Folger J. A. Folger & Co Belle-Aire Ave Bria Co Chamber of Commerce Dia Star Jewelry CO Cedar Rapids Salon Second Avenue SE Seunemeen Heinz Baby Tru Paris Academy of Beauty Culture Third Street Viking D Home Store First Avenue NE
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