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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1947

Page

8

Cedar Chapter Honors Its Past Matrons Patrons

Cedar Chapter 184 of the Order of the Eastern Star honored its past matrons and patrons at a Tuesday meeting in the Masonic hall. Distinguished guests included Grand Matron Betty Fraseur Grand Patron Ray McMurray and other grand officers. Initiation was held for four candidates, 12 initiates at 2 p.m. Dinner for 350 followed with music dancing and cards to end the evening.

Cedar Chapter Masonic Hall Betty Fraseur Ray McMurray Adah C. Thompson Helen Dunker Esther Ortense Woods Martha Bess McMurry Harry W. Dunker Mary Lou Manville Ida Manchester Esther Barber Hazel Cox Abbie Sheldon Mildred Stucker Peter McCracken Sarah Ainsworth Ray Hubbard Emma Nelson Elizabeth Chase Alicin Robertson Lois Cronbaugh Mabel Paxton Marshall Louise Yuill Joanne Bode Anne Hendricks Adah Ruth Lena Hetherington Ruth Turner Linda Schweitzer Electa Eric Childs Louise Locke Ruth Ebling Massey

How to Remove Tea or Coffee Stains from China Cups

To remove stains rub the cups with a damp cloth dipped in baking soda. The mild abrasive action lifts the discoloration without damaging glaze. Wipe clean and rinse thoroughly for a bright finish.

Homemade Cuddle Toys From Scraps Pattern Notice

Quick guide highlights a two piece cuddle toy with ears using scraps. Advertises patterns from The Cedar Gazette Needlecraft and TIL Print pattern, covering embroidery crochet knitting and home decor toys and accessories as stocking gifts for children.

Cedar Gazette West Ph Street

Gladys Rickels Wed to Carl Renk of Monticello

Mrs. John Rickels announces the marriage of Gladys M. Rickels to Carl Renk of Monticello. The ceremony was held Tuesday at 3 pm at Sacred Heart rectory in Monticello, with Rev. Edmund J. Becker officiating. Attendants were Mrs. Katherine Donnelley and Donald Nordman. The couple will reside in Monticello after a wedding trip.

Scotch Grove John Rickels Gladys M Carl Renk Monticello Sacred Heart Edmund J. Becker Katherine Donnelley Cedar Rapids Donald Nordman Donnelley

All Are Copies but No Two Are the Same

New York reports five versions of Princess Elizabeth wedding gown on view for prices from 500 to 1500 dollars. Photographs and sketches gave limited embroidery detail, yet four manufacturers plus one custom designer present differing versions. All use white satin with sweetheart necklines long sleeves and pearl and crystal embroidery. No two matches on rose details or skirt styling.

New York Elizabeth

Century Eng Corp Bids Farewell to Vera Kleppe at Embassy Club

Office staff of Century Engineering entertained Tuesday at a farewell luncheon honoring Miss Vera Kleppe who leaves for Orlando Florida. Twenty three employees shared the courtesy.

Century Engineering Corporation Embassy Club Vera Kleppe Orlando Fla

Annual Hadassah Ball At Montrose Tonight

The Hadassah charity ball occurs this evening in the crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel. Proceeds aid charities supplying food clothing and medical care to Palestine. Music is provided by Del Taylor and his band.

Hadassah Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Hadassah Organization Palestine del Taylor

Guests Gather at Irvin Home for Family Reunion

Family guests at 337 Seventeenth Street SE include J. C. Riffe of Danville Kentucky E. T. John of Minneapolis A. G. Odegaard and daughter Judith Mary of Ames Margar et Greer of Monticello Howard Smith of Ridgefield Connecticut and Mrs Henry Wagner and Mrs Maxine Sell of Cedar Rapids. The group attended a city family reunion last weekend.

S. C. Irvin Seventeenth Street J. C. Riffe Danville, Ky E. T. John Minneapolis A. G. Odegaard Judith Mary Ames Margaret Greer Monticello Howard Smith Ridgefield

Mr and Mrs Ralph Brokaw Visit Friends in McFadden

Mr and Mrs Ralph Brokaw of McFadden Wyoming are visiting Mr and Mrs Leslie Peet at 1544 A avenue NE in a brief social note.

Ralph Brokaw McFadden, Wyo Mrs Leslie Peet A Avenue

First Returns From Christmas Seals Sale Encouraging

Mrs. Gayle Zedick of the Linn County Tuberculosis Association called early returns from the Christmas Seals drive highly encouraging. About $1,100 was raised in two days, near last year’s pace, as Cedar Rapids residents support a $20,000 goal for year round TB health work. The campaign runs through Christmas with return envelopes provided to seal recipients.

Gayle Zedick Linn County Tuberculosis Association Zedick Linn County Cedar Rapids Association

Three pheasants shot with one blast near Fort Collins

Denver hunter J. E. Isenhart told state game officials that while pheasant hunting near Fort Collins he flushed a bird, his dog retrieved it, another bird flushed and was caught by the dog, and a third bird flew up and broke its neck against a farm building, all in one shot.

Denver J. E. Isenhart Isenhart Game and Fish Fort Collins

Four Eastern Iowans Named Guard Officers

Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grahl announced 31 more officer appointments in the Iowa national guard. Four eastern Iowans were appointed second lieutenants: Carleton M. Dane and William E. Fisher of Iowa City, Ronald V. Holland and Howard C. O'Brien of Independence.

Des Moines Charles H. Grahl Iowa National Guard

Designing Woman Christmas Cane Decor Idea

A retro piece describes a large red and white striped cane for front doors made from wrapped paper, advice on suitable materials, finishing touches with greenery and ribbon, and a playful nod to holiday hospitality. It notes the cane as a festive door accent and comments on public reception.

Classical Music Needs a Haircut Says Dr Hans

CHICAGO UP Dr Hans Rosenwald a Bach authority argued that long haired conductors must change The public stays away from concerts because music is hard to understand and prices like 6 60 deter attendance He blamed elitism for limiting access and urged a simpler more personal approach to opera and concerts

Chicago Hans Rosenwald

Poultry Stuffing Recipe Teaches Turkey Test Aid

Over the Back Fence offers a homemade stuffing recipe using white bread oysters shortening salt pepper sage celery apple onion giblet stock. It also shares a doneness test for turkey by pressing the drumstick with a cloth to estimate if the meat is cooked.

Homemade Poultry Stuffing and New Style Mashed Potatoes

Step by step directions for a double stuffing and gravy setup including a large poultry stuffing recipe with bread crumbs celery parsley and onion, a giblet gravy base, and a modern mashed potato method using small potatoes milk and butter for warm service. Includes boiling simmering and timing details.

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