Magnificent Jewels to Adorn Britain's Coronation
NEA reports lavish royal jewelry for the 1953 coronation of Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. The Cullinan diamond, Great Star of Africa, and imperial crown jewels headline a display of crowns, orbs, scepters, and swords, with Queen Elizabeth often wearing personal pieces from Mary, the Duke of Edinburgh, and others. Tiaras and coronets will feature in windows as London anticipates a jewel year with state ceremonies and gowns.
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St. Edward
Elizabeth I
ONDON
NEA
Westminster Abbey
South Africa
Transvaal
Edward VII
Imperial Crown of State
Africa
Elizabeth II
Queen Mary
Duke of Edinburgh
Hyderabad
London
England
Mrs Janes Visits Buffalo Family for Thanksgiving
Mrs. J. C. Janes of Buffalo is a guest in the home of her son in law and daughter Norman and Mrs Kessler at 1910 B Avenue NE. She will stay through the holidays. The Kesslers and children Alan and Michael will spend Thanksgiving in Marshall or with Mr. and Mrs. Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Janes
Buffalo
N. Y
Norman H. Kessler
B Avenue NE
Kesslers
Alan
Michael
Janes
Marshall
Charlesunt
Busby Elected President of Cedar Rapids Duplicate Bridge Club
L. W. Busby was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Duplicate Bridge Club at the YMCA on Tuesday evening. Other officers include Mrs. S. G. Blencoe as vice president, Mrs. E. H. Pieper secretary-treasurer, and Charles Hastings director. A master point game followed with winners Mrs. L. Busby and Mrs. A. H. Hallgren first, and Mrs. Blencoe and Mrs. Pieper second.
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L. W. Busby
Cedar Rapids
Duplicate Bridge Club
YMCA
S. G. Blencoe
E. H. Pieper
Charles Hastings
L. Busby
A. H. Hallgren
Blencoe
Pieper
Tips on Defrosting and Storing Turkeys
Inez Cooke advises proper defrosting and handling of turkey. A defrosted or fresh drawn turkey can be kept in a refrigerator at 38 degrees or less for two to three days. Defrosted turkey should be cooked exactly like fresh poultry and should not be refrozen.
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Inez Cooke
Betty
Ward E. Bakers celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ward E Baker long time Cedar Rapids residents mark their fiftieth anniversary on Thanksgiving Day at their Jensen Beach Florida home. They wed on Thanksgiving in 1902 and Baker previously ran the Baker Paper Company in Cedar Rapids before selling in 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward E. Baker
Cedar Rapids
Jensen Beach
Fla
Smiths Visit Relatives in Greeley and Southeast
Mr and Mrs Roy V Smith of Greeley Colorado are visiting the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Walker 2015 Blake boulevard SE. Mrs Smith was honored at a luncheon Tuesday at the home of Mrs Amos Melberg 316 Nineteenth Street SE. The Walkers will host a family event Thursday at the Roosevelt Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy V. Smith
Greeley
Colo
Mr. Smith
Ralph Walker
Blake Boulevard
Smith
Amos Melberg
Nineteenth Street
Walkers
Rooseveltotel
Junior High Camp Fire Fashion Show Friday at Montrose Hotel
Girls from the junior high Camp Fire group will stage a fashion show Friday at 3 p.m. in the French room of the Montrose hotel with mothers as guests. Jean Hartl and Mary Jo Helscher lead arrangements. Miss Helscher will speak on Formal Etiquette. Killian's sponsors the event. Models include Pat Bloomfield Pat Tyler Cynthia Eisler Ann Losek Dianne Crew Monica Wilhelm Janet Stearns Janet Ford Lois Gleason Sharon Largent Judy Noe Karen Ellingson Judy Von Voltenburg Judy Simon Betty Irwin Sharon Townsend.
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Camp Fire Grou
Montrose Hotel
Jean Hartl
Mary Jo Helscher
Miss Helscher
Killian’s
Pat Bloomfield
Students Arrive From Marquette for Thanksgiving Vacation
Miss Gretchen Figge and Miss Toppy Safely arrive today from Marquette University to spend Thanksgiving break. They are daughters of local residents and live at 1920 Ridgeway Drive SE and 1200 Third Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gretchen Figge
Reginald B. Figge
Ridgeway Drive
Toppy Safely
F. A. Safely
Third Avenue
Marquette University
Brownes Take Thanksgiving Trip to Northbrook Ill
Mr and Mrs W J Brown depart from First avenue NE for Northbrook Illinois to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Paul Clovis jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Brown
First Avenue NE
Northbrook
Ill
Paul Clovis, Jr
Designing Ribbon Trees for Christmas Decor
Elizabeth Hillyer explains making curling ribbon trees as table or mantel decorations. She details crafting coils from satin ribbon with or without two lengths and fine wire, preparing a four sided trunk, and attaching branches with moistened ribbon to curl up or down.
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Elizabeth Hillyer
DIY Mop Covers From Flannel With Drawstring Hem
Instructions describe sewing 14 inch square dry mop covers from outing flannel with a hem and top drawstring. The covers are finished smooth side out and designed to slip over the mop for easy use. Occasional oiling keeps oil seeping through the bag to brighten floors, reduce shaking, and extend mop life.
Becomes Bride of Postville Man
Miss Darlene Levenhagen and Marvin Miller wed in Monona at St. Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Levenhagen, wore satin and Chantilly lace with a court train. They plan to live on a farm near Postville.
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Monona
Darlene Levenhagen
Marvin Miller
R. C. Schleuter
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Chris Levenhagen
Mr. Miller
Harva Miller
Postville
Helen Levenhagen
Edna Levenhagen
Sandra Hagedorn
Waterloo
Ronald Nichols
Donald Levenhagen
Roger Russett
Mr Borgenson’s Parents Arrive For Thanksgiving
Mr and Mrs James L Borgen son of Racine Wisconsin arrived for a week’s visit with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs James Borgenson and their children Fritzie Jeff and Tanny 2631 Meadowbrook Drive SE They will be joined for Thanksgiving dinner by Mr and Mrs R H Meister of Cedar Rapids.
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James L. Borgenson
Racine
Wis
James Borgenson
Fritzie
Jeff
Tanny
Meadowbrook Drive
R. H. Meister
Cedar Rapids
Simple casual skirt pattern 4528 for petite figures
Advertisement for pattern 4528 by Anne Adams promotes a scalloped button ing action back easy-walking skirt designed for shorter fuller figures. Includes half sizes 14% to 24% with yardage details and postage guidelines. Send 35 cents plus extra per pattern to The Cedar pane Gazette Pattern Dept in Chicago Ill.
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Anne Adams
Cedar Pane Gazette
P. O
Chicago
Ill
Miss Rozelle Voss Weds Stephen Pickart in Blairs town
Miss Rozelle Voss daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Voss of Watkins wed Stephen Pickart son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Pickart of Norway in a Saturday morning ceremony at St. John's Catholic church. Rev. Edgar Kurt officiated. The bride wore white satin with a junior train and seed pearl crown. Maid of honor Jane Iking wore aqua and carried yellow carnations. Best man Clarence Walters and usher Julian Pickart attended. A breakfast and reception followed at the bride's mother's home. The couple will reside in Norway. Mr. Pickart works for Iowa Manufacturing in Cedar Rapids.
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Blairstown
Rozelle Voss
Gertrude Voss
Watkins
Stephen Pickart
C. J. Pickart
Norway
St. John’s Catholic Church
Edgar Kurt
John Voss
Jane Iiking
van Horne
Clarence Walters
Julian Pickart
Mr. Pickart
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids
Miss Lundon Welcomes Grinnell Guests For Thanksgiving
Miss Dorothy Lundon a Grinnell College student arrived Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with her mother Mrs John Lundon at 1113 Avenue NE. Her house guests are Kathy Randolph Martha Greene and Mary Norris all Grinnell students from St. Petersburg Oak Ridge and Brainerd.
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Dorothy Lundon
Grinnell College
John Lundon
Avenue NE
Kathy Randolph
St. Petersburg
Fla
Martha Greene
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Mary Norris
Brainerd
Minn
Grinnell
Here's How Tot Will Learn To Respect Needs
A reader challenges the idea that long scolding harms children and argues discipline is about respecting adult needs. The piece advocates modeling rest and boundaries, showing Betty how to manage lateness with calm boundaries and mutual respect.
Secrets of Charm Column Adopts Letters as Ambassadors
The article advises on letter writing etiquette from John Robert Powers style, stressing personal voice, proper paper, margins, and formality. It promotes longhand for formal letters and notes upcoming discussions on letter writing as a charm ambassador.
Pineapple Pattern Crochet Chair Back 11x18 Inch
Pattern 818 offers an 11x18 inch pineapple chair back for sofas or large chairs with shell-stitch scallops. Pattern 671 covers crochet directions using No 30 cotton. Each pattern costs 25 cents and requests mailed orders to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago Ill. Include pattern number name and address.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Chicago
Ill
Fabulous Fanny and the Man She Could Never Forget
Norman Katkov profiles Fabulous Fanny in a December Ladies' Home Journal feature. The article traces her devotion to a man who mocked her love and the enduring grief behind her plaintive ballad.
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Norman Katkov
Fanny
Ladies’ Home Journal
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New York
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Tony
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