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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1955

Page

2

Ann Kurt Becomes a Bride at St Marys Church

Miss Joyce Ann Kurt daughter of the Leo Kurts married James M. Recker son of the Al Reckers in a double ring ceremony at St Marys church Thursday. Rev John Mauer officiated with maid of honor Betty Kurt and bridesmaid Jean Recker. Best man Donald Recker and groomsman James Kurt. ushers Joe Recker and William Kurt. Allan Kurt carried the rings. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with iridescent sequins and a silk illusion veil. Bridesmaids wore Capucine crystalette gowns and bronze mums. A Cascade cafe breakfast followed. 275 guests attended a noon reception at the bride’s home. The couple plans to live in Ryan after a South trip. Recker is employed at a local creamery.

Cascade St. Mary’s Church Joyce Ann Kurt Leo Kurts James M. Recker al Reckers Coggan John Mauer Betty Kurt Jean Recker Donald Recker James Kurt Joe Recker Martelle William Kurt Allan Kurt South Ryan Recker Creamery

Mary Lou McShane and Harry F Wurster Wed

Springville report of the marriage of Mary Lou McShane to Harry F Wurster at the Little Brown church in Nashua. The couple reside at 1410 A avenue NE Cedar Rapids. The bride's parents are Mr. and Mrs Homer McShane and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs Lewis Wurster. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs Richard L McShane.

Springville Mary Lou McShane Harry F Wurster Little Brown Church Nashua Homer McShane Lewis Wurster Richard L. McShane Avenue Cedar Rapids

Adequate Air Circulation for Basement Moisture

The text stresses ensuring good air movement to remove basement moisture. It notes winter heating can aid this, while summer conditions benefit from a suction fan or open window ventilation to achieve drying.

Woman Air Spotter Logs 13 000 Hours in GOC Service

Margaret Lucille Nixon of Bellingham has logged over 13 000 hours with the Ground Observer Corps. A tireless volunteer, she has watched skies at the local station, coordinated GOC work, and responded to nighttime alerts. The Air Force honored her with an Seattle field center ceremony. she jokes she has raised a million in the neighborhood and would continue observing even if she had children.

Bellingham Wash Margaret Lucille Nixon Ground Observer Corps

Misses Jumper and Blouse Pattern 4518

Pattern 4518 offers a versatile jumper in tweedy cotton or wool with a scoop neckline and jumbo pockets, designed to pair with a blouse. Sizes 12 to 20, 39 inch jumper yardage with blouse uses 17 a half yards, easy to sew with illustrated instructions. Send 35 cents plus 5 cents per extra pattern to Anne Adams at Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Pattern Dept West 17Th St New York N. Y

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers

A vintage fitness column promotes a figure eight based routine to keep joints limber and muscles firm. It describes leg, arm, and torso eight shapes, encouraging daily practice and personal letters to the paper for a weekly beauty program.

Secrets of Charm

Tadsty Tricks In the Sponge Cake Crust

In the discovery department Inez Cooke reveals a simple method for a rich brown sponge cake crust. Sprinkle powdered sugar before baking to avoid a pale appearance and achieve a deeper color.

Inez Cooke

Fashion Flash: Nettie Rosenstein Debuts Hi-Thi Bathing Line

Miami designer Nettie Rosenstein, famed for 35 years of elegant dresses, unveils her first bathing suit line. The Hi-Thi cut lifts the sides and thighs with front dipping skirts, creating a three inch illusion. Suits range from striped and brocade to solid colors with Helanca stretch yarn and a filmy nylon net option.

Miami, Fla INS Nettie Rosenstein Rosenstein

Here Is How To Save Money for Chest Campaign

Menu for Monday October 17 lists hamburger pie carrot and raisin salad and apple crisp. Community Chest Supper aids Cedar Rapids Marion families by costing about 25 cents per serving for six. Nutritionist Marguerite Ashlock promotes personal involvement and funds.

Marguerite Ashlock Community Chest Cedar Rapids Marion The Gazette Wmt-Tv Kcrg-Tv

Here’s How You Can Make Own Dust Rag

A brief tip suggests making a dust rag at home with simple materials. It notes a quick method and practical use for cleaning tasks, offering a straightforward approach for readers seeking a DIY solution.

Make a tack rag from cheese cloth and varnish

Wash a piece of cheese cloth in hot water and wring dry. Pour turpentine over the cloth until barely damp and wring dry. Apply varnish to the cloth working it in until the cloth is yellow. Wring the cloth again until damp enough to pick up dust. Keep this tack rag in a glass jar when not in use.

University of Rhode Island

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