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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1948

Page

6

Annual YMB Halloween Ball Set For Oct 29

The YMB will stage its annual Halloween party and masquerade ball October 29 in the C S P S hall. Social hour runs 8 to 9 with dancing by Stan Stanley and his orchestra from 9 to 1. grand march at 10, best costume judged, then unmasking. Guests invited. planning by Weston Di Ralston II and Robert C. Mitchell. Col T W Roane and Mrs Roane have moved to Vermillion S D. Col Roane will teach military science at the University of South Dakota.

Zen) Men’s Bureau C. S. P. S. Hall Stan Stanley YMB Weston di Ralston II Robert C. Mitchell T. W. Roane Bever Avenue Cedar Rapids Vermillion, S. D Roane Coe College University of South Dakota

Dows and Witwer Return from Chicago Visit

Mrs. Sutherland C. Dows and Mrs. Weaver Witwer, both from local properties in the area, returned Thursday from a several day trip to Chicago. They reside at 340 Twenty-seventh Street Drive SE and Hilltop Farm respectively.

Sutherland C. Dows Twenty-seventh Street Drive Weaver Witwer Hilltop Farm Chicago

Flournoy Corey Couple Return From Midwest Trip

Mr and Mrs Flournoy Corey of 1900 Fifth Avenue SE have returned from a week long journey to Detroit and Chicago with no incidents reported and they are resuming daily routines.

English Say It Topic Draws Kiwanis Ladies Club

Miss Florence Gritzner spoke on The Way the English Say It before Kiwanis Ladies at a dessert luncheon in the Montrose hotel's French room. Guests included Mrs. E. J Mason of Kansas City and Mrs. Paul Miller of Cedar Rapids. Next meeting November 10 will be at Mrs. Neil Conklin’s home. Mrs. James Reeder will discuss Art As It Applies To You.

Florence Gritzner England Kiwanis Ladies Club Montrose Hotel E. J Mason Kansas City Paul Miller Cedar Rapids Neil Conklin Seventeenth Street James Reeder

Marcus O Walters Returns From Colorado Wyoming Tour

Mr and Mrs Marcus O Walter s 1421 First Avenue SE returned today from a 10 day tour of Colorado and Wyoming highlighting scenic stops and travel experiences

Marcus O. Walters Colorado Marcus O. Walter First Avenue Wyoming

Service circle meeting at Capron home

The King’s Daughters circle met Thursday at 2239 Bever Avenue SE with Mrs. Leo Geesaman assisting. Mrs E. D. Rohn led devotions and Mrs. Sue Raymond reported on the recent convention. The circle voted five dollars to the Community Chest.

King’s WL. Capron Bever Avenue SE Leo Geesaman E. D. Rohn Sue Raymond Community Chest

Kenneth Adairs Spend Weekend With Peschaus

Mr and Mrs Kenneth F Adair of Indianapolis arrived Thursday evening to spend the weekend with Dr and Mrs W E Peschau at 360 Park Terrace SE and to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Daniel and Mrs Adair s mother Mrs E W LaPlante. Nancy Adair recently married Edward Peschau. Mrs Peschau hosted a luncheon for Adair friends and Mrs Herbert H Ray of Binghamton NY was visiting her parents at 2005 Fifth Avenue SE. Charles Daniel will host a family dinner at 352 Garden Drive SE.

Kenneth F. Adair Indianapolis W. E. Peschau Park Terrace SE Charles Daniel Adair E. W. LaPlante Adairs Nancy Dr. Peschau Edward Peschau

20 40 Club News Recaps Year Two Activities

Peggy Williams profiles the 20 40 Club second year with past events at the YMCA and Temple rink. Opal Van Antwerp becomes house committee chair and invites volunteers at the YWCA. A memorable hayrack ride included Howard Quaas and Bob Williams with sixty members enjoying music, coffee, and doughnuts at Thomas Park Marion.

Howard Quaas Bob Williams Thomas Park Marion

Panic rushing party at YMCA hosted by Epsilon Sigma Alpha

Alpha Phi chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha held its first rushing function of the year in the Keen Teen room at the YMCA. Eight rushees signed in Helen Handley Marilyn Shima Evelyn Hand Marjorie Brown Lucille Ondler Thelma Swanson Mary Ann Alexander Dorothy Galvin who was crowned Queen of the Unemployed with a paper bag crown and burlap robe. Games donuts and cider were provided. A model meeting is planned for October 19 in the Keen Teen room.

Alpha Phi Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Keen YMCA Helen Handley Marilyn Shima Evelyn Hand Marjorie Brown Lucille Ondler Thelma Swanson Mary Ann Alexander Dorothy Galvin Keen Teen Room

Coffee honoring Mrs Alden Avery of Spencer

Mrs Frank C Byers hosted a Thursday morning coffee at Tama Avenue Marion in honor of her daughter Mrs Alden Avery of Spencer A few of Mrs Avery s friends attended the courtesy.

Frank C. Byers Tama Ave Nue Marion Alden Avery Spencer

Marry Morans Return Home After Davenport Visit

Mr and Mrs. Morgan Maloney of Davenport have returned home after a short visit in the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Fahey at 2016 Country Club Parkway SE.

Morgan Maloney Davenport W. L. Fahey Country Club Parkway SE

Meeks Return From Two Week Southern Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Stanley R. Meek of 1957 Washington avenue SE returned home Thursday after a two weeks trip through the South with a visit to friends in Victoria Texas.

Stanley R. Meek Washington Avenue SE Victoria Texas

Sunshine circle meeting at Mrs Breidert home

The Sunshine circle of the King’s home met at Mrs W E Breidert’s 127 Twenty fourth Street SE. Mrs Francis Kimberling led the devotional with Mrs W M Gallagher assisting and delegates reported on the state convention. The next meeting on November 9 will be a luncheon at 1 p.m. at Miss Louise May’s home 2015 Blake Boulevard SE.

Sunshine Circle of the King’s Daughters W. E. Breidert Twenty-fourth Street Francis Kimberling W. M. Gallagher Louise May Blake Boulevard SE

Crochet pattern 558 with initials lace edging

Pattern 558 crochet directions include charts and lace edged initials. Send 20 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. at 549 West Randolph Street Chicago 80 Ill. Print pattern number your name and address plainly.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago Ill

Sadie Hawkins Day Ride Planned by Cedar Rapids Horsemen

The Cedar Rapids Horsemen's Club observes Sadie Hawkins Day with a morning ride from Upmier's Stables through timber, followed by a lunch, a club dance with the Hawaiian Cowboys band, games and awards, and a moonlit return ride.

Sadie Hawkins Cedar Rapids Horsemen’s Club Upmier

Fourscore Club Hosts Galloping Breakfast Event

Members of the Fourscore club joined a Thursday galloping breakfast organized by the hospitality committee. The gathering included club members and preschool children with hostesses Mrs. Ernest Pappenius, Mrs. John Babillus, Mrs. Thane McConnell, and Mrs. Vernon Hudek listed with their street addresses.

Ernest Pap~ Penius Thirtieth Street Drive John Babillus Elmshurst Drive Thane McConnell Thirty-third Street Drive Vernon Hudek G Avenue

Teachers Dine At Johnson School Buffet

Mrs H G Schwegler hosted a cooperative supper for Johnson school teachers at her 1544 Fifth Avenue SE home. Thirteen teachers attended with Mrs Clyde Lindsley wife of the principal among the guests.

H. G. Schwegler Fifth Avenue SE Johnson School Clyde Lindsley

Mr and Mrs Franklin J Smith Return From Midwest Trip

Mr and Mrs Franklin J Smith of 501 Gwendolyn Drive NE completed an extensive motor journey through Ohio and Indiana. In Evansville they visited former Gedar Rapids residents Mr and Mrs Edward Chapman.

Franklin J. Smith Gwendolyn Drive Ohio Indiana Evansville Edward Chapman Gedar Rapids

Mt Mercy College officials attend North Central junior colleges meeting

Sister Mary Sldephonse president of Mt. Mercy Junior College Sister Mary Eleanor registrar and Dr E B Donahue academic dean returned from Des Moines after attending the fourth annual fall meeting of the council of North Central Junior Colleges.

Mary Sldephonse Mt. Mercy Junior College Mary Eleanor E. B. Donahue Des Moines Council of North Central Junior Colleges

Lady circle hosts salad luncheon for charity

Mrs Hoyt Thomas of 1616 Maplewood Drive NE hosted the Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters for a salad luncheon on Thursday. Devotions were led by Mrs Thomas with Mrs Laude Doud as guest. Five dollars were voted to the Community Chest and convention news was reported by Mrs John Breckle and Mrs E O Spangler.

Hoyt Thomas Maple Wood Drive Ethel Evans King’s Daughters Thomas Laude Doud Community Chest John Breckle E. O. Spangler

Mrs Hunts Luncheon Hosts In Cedar Rapids Club

Mrs. Ralph D. Hunting Jr at 110 Crescent Street SE entertained friends at a luncheon Friday at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The gathering honored her mother, Mrs. T M Madden of Virginia Minnesota, who arrived earlier in the week to spend a few days with the Huntings.

Ralph D. Hunting, Jr Crescent Street SE Cedar Rapids Country Club T M Madden Virginia Minn

Kent Couple Return From Florida Vacation Visit

Mr and Mrs C A Kent of 1511 D avenue NE returned from a two weeks trip to St. Petersburg Florida where they were guests of Miss Meta B Aussicker their aunt On the way back they stopped to see Mr Kent s parents Mr and Mrs William Kent in Coal City Indiana.

C. A. Kent D Avenue St. Petersburg Fla Meta B. Aussicker Mr Kent William Kent Coal City Ind

Mary Haworth's Mail Cultured Woman Inhibitions

Mary Haworth weighs if a mature cultured professional woman may invite a man to her home for dinner after no prior date. The pair are refined, well-bred, educated and recently single, sharing business ties and mutual respect as Edna assesses the situation.

Mary Hayworth Edna

Mature woman asks how to invite a man without seeming forward

The columnist advises Edna to expand her social circle by hosting a dinner to introduce Joshua to someone he would enjoy meeting, framing it as a chance to bring people together. Timidity is criticized as childish. the emphasis is on being friendly, poised, and proactive to cultivate valued friendships.

Edna Joshua E. S M. H

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South Dakota Flournoy Coreys Kiwanis Kenneth Adairs Peschaus Peggy Williams Ym.c.a Temple Rink Kokomo Opal van Antwerp House Jack Taylor Opal Y.W.C.A P. S Soilax Sena Ner Sl Electra-301 Mrs. Byers W. L. Faheys Stanley Meeks Sunshine Circle Ford’s Third Avenue Paramount Theater Cedar Rapids Music & Jewelry Warmann Inc Fed Wakmann Cecar Rapids L Horsemen's Club Fourscore Club Schwegler Johnson Franklin Smiths Greenberg Charles Greenberg Layaway Ralph D. Hunting C. A. Kents Florida Mary Haworth Mary Bawo Mitvalsky Midwest Second St. SE Dial Orchard KCRG NOME First Avenue NE Hotpoint eTree Second Avenue SE
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