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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1948

Page

13

Ashley unit of D A R to Hear Roalson

Members of the Ashley chapter D A R meet for family and guest night in the Roosevelt room of the Roosevelt hotel. Dinner at 6 30. Dr John Roalson, from the 1946 47 naval and Antarctic expedition, will illustrate a talk with pictures. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs R P Ink and Mr and Mrs Frank Peterson of Mr Vernon.

Ashley Daughters of the American Revolution Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel John Roalson U.S. Naval and Antarctic Expedition R. P. Ink Frank Peterson Vernon Ink Peterson Balliet Frank Jesina Seventh Avenue SE Mary Louise Jesina Norman Stevenson Jesina Stevenson St Paul’s Methodist Church Pearl D. Stevenson Ralph Lilja Vinton Dorothy Stevenson Shellsburg Joan Patten Marilyn Beatty Gordon Ramsey Jim Rice Carl Jesina Iowa City Dick Leacox Walker Donald Mitchell Brandon Bernard Kozik Riverside Marilyn Macon Springville Mervin B. Kober Cedar Rapids

Toronto Couple Guests At Menary Home Enroute To California

Recent visitors at the residence of Dr and Mrs A R Menary 1414 Fourth avenue SE were Mr and Mrs John Roberts of TorontoOntario enroute to California.

A. R. Menary Fourth Avenue John Roberts Toronto Ontario California

Major Bell Departs After Visit With Mefferts

Major Mary Bell of the WAC departed Thursday after a several day visit at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Meffert at 2010 Country Club Parkway SE. Bell, stationed in New York City, was formerly dean of women at Coe College.

Mary Bell WAC C. B. Meffert Country Club Parkway SE Bell New York City Coe College

Auditions Held for Children’s Theater Series in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Radio Council will run auditions for parts in The Children’s Theater Series on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the KCRG studios. Open to the public, participants should bring material for a two minute reading.

Cedar Rapids Radio Council KCRG

Miss Florence Williams Honored at Kitchen Shower

Miss Florence Williams was honored at a kitchen shower Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. W A Set a Jr 3011 Eleventh Avenue ER. Guests included Mrs Adele Dostal Mrs Milton Tefer Mrs Frank Elias and Mrs Charles Couser. Miss Williams will marry Sam Gross Saturday afternoon at Immaculate Conception Church.

Florence Williams W. Aseta Jr Eleventh Avenue Adele Dostal Milton Tefer Frank Elias Charles Couser Miss Williams Sam Gross Immaculate Conception Church

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Gamma Chapter Meets at Roberts Home

Gamma chapter gathered Thursday at 2031 Burlington Street SW for a meeting hosted by Mrs Margie Roberts. Miss Margaret Jones spoke about the national convention held in Los Angeles this summer.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Margie Roberts Burlington Street Margaret Jones Los Angeles

Delegates Appointed for Jesinas To Honor King's Daughters

Five members of Jane Boyd circle were named delegates Thursday to the King's Daughters convention opening next Wednesday in Cedar Rapids. The circle listed Gertrude Bain Louise Niemeier L K Cornell Maude Jacus as delegates, with Mrs. J E Greenway as president naming them at a Cedar Rapids gathering.

Jane Boyd King’s Daughters Cedar Rapids J. E. Greenway Gertrude Bain William Hughes Louise Niemeier L. K. Cornell Maude Jacus Oscar Anderson C Avenue Oliver Wilson F. A. Burchard Vernon Road

Mrs. Kenneth Bogaard Honors Mrs. Sullivan

Mrs. Kenneth Bogaard hosted a Thursday morning coffee at 1908 Fourth Avenue SE for Mrs. Donald D. Sullivan and her two children Dennis and Lynn. The Sullivans plan to visit Mrs. Sullivan's parents in Muncie Indiana, then move to Yankton South Dakota to establish their home with Mr. Sullivan joining later.

Kenneth Bogaard Fourth Avenue SE Donald D. Sullivan

Sharon Wienands Honored On Birthday Party

Sharon Wienands daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted R Wienands was honored Thursday at a party at the Wienands home 1325 Third Street SW marking her eighth party Thirty two classmates at Van Buren School attended and her great grandmother Mrs Harriett Scott of Allison was a guest.

Sharon Wienands Ted R. Wienands Wienands Third Street van Buren School Sharon Harriett Scott Allison

New Apron Patterns and Embroidery Transfer

Sweet-faced pansies decorate an apron straps design with a gay pointed skirt and full flare at a tiny waist. Pattern 886 offers embroidery transfer and chart. Send 20 cents for this pattern to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept 549 West Randolph Street Chicago 80 Ill. Print your name and address clearly.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago Ill

Designing Woman by Elizabeth Hillyer Charmed Kitchen Chairs

The article offers a simple chair project for a pretty dining room group. Paint white or bright colors on plain kitchen chairs, choose a bold floral fabric, and add padded quilted covers and thick box cushions to create an eye catching, affordable set.

20 40 Club Dance Recap At YWCA New HQ

Peggy Williams notes a January vibe as 60 plus members attend a Saturday dance at the YWCA. The crowd enjoys ping-pong and shuffleboard while plans form for an orchestra and a hayrack title on October 7 at 8 PM.

Miss America Reveals Beauty Secrets from Minnesota Winner

Beatrice Bebe Shopp, 18, Miss America 1948, shares her beauty routines and lifestyle in a six part Gazette feature. The Minnesota farm girl discusses fitness habits, fun activities, and the path to fame and fortune as the Atlantic City pageant winner.

Minnesota Beatrice Bebe” Shopp Atlantic City The Gazette

YWCA Saturday Night Excursion to Thomas Park

Members plan a trip by car or bus to Thomas Park in Marion to ride two mechanical horses drawn by Paul Morris and Bob Williams and enjoy a hay load and gala evening. Dorothy Hanson will answer questions about the excursion and outside activities are announced in the column.

Thomas Park Marion Paul Morris Bob Williams Dorothy Hanson YWCA

Wahanka Camp Fire Elects New Officers

newly elected Wahanka Camp Fire officers are Marilyn Gould president Beverly Clarke vice president and scribe Jean Couser secretary and Linda Woodford treasurer guardian is Mrs FG Couser and sponsor is Mrs Otto Hanzlik

Wahanka Camp Marilyn Gould Beverly Clarke Jean Couser Linda Woodford FG. Couser Otto Hanzlik

Avory Chickenburgers For Saturday Dinner

Avory Chickenburgers offer a Friday through Monday meal plan using ground chicken with bread crumbs onion celery and seasonings formed into burgers or cakes. Serve with onions cabbage and raisin salad and finish with rice and peach pudding for a family friendly weekend menu.

AVORY

Classic Beef Brisket with Onion Sauce Recipe

A home style beef brisket dish simmers with vegetables then bakes with a rich onion sauce. Includes fried tomatoes with sour cream sauce and a bread crumb ring mold recipe for a complete meat and side menu.

Patterned girls outfit mirrors big sister style

Pattern 4520 offers a shirtwaist and skirt outfit for girls in sizes 6 8 10 12 14. Details include a ruffled dress shirt yoke and easy side-seamed skirt with a pert flare. Requires 1% yards of 54 inch fabric and 134 yards of 35 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept 130 N Clinton St Chicago IL with name address size style number.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Clinton St Chicago

Okizu Camp Fire Elects New Officers

Newly elected Okizu Camp Fire officers include Mari lyn Mueller as president Sandra Kleppien as vice president and scribe Donna Scalf as secretary and Betty Balsiger as treasurer.

Okizu Camp Marilyn Mueller Sandra Kleppien Donna Scalf Betty Balsiger

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Major Bell Meffert Co. R. “Radio Council Home Ours Hao Plenti Rainbow Tone FM Wean Westinghouse Lisle & Reichle Home Furnishers First Avenue DIAL Hetan Jesinas Sullivan oWhen Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Peggy Williams Jerry Hruby Miss America Naomi Doebel Chickenburgers Des Mitvalsky Midwest Second Street Little Miss Ditto Soilax AN. Lee Okizu Holland Darwin Jonquill KING Alfreds Golden Harvest Newport Wilson Ave Baldridge Woerderhoff Wes Seale For
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