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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1946

Page

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Roosevelt Pages honored as acting captain in jerries club feature

Keen Teen Klub officers elected Patti Colvin McKinley president Bob Litel Franklin first vice president Leo Roseberry McKinley second vice president DeVerne Jersom Roosevelt secretary Darlene Heefner Marion treasurer. Halloween Dance next Saturday features Gibby Gibson ten piece band 5 cents members 50 cents guests. Pompous for Wilson home coming by Junior and Hi Y Teen clubs. Legion teen dance Oct 31 with Vic Millers band planned.

Keen Teen Klub Patti Colvin McKinley Bob Litel Franklin Leo Roseberry DeVerne Jersom Roosevelt Darlene Heefner Marion Gibby Gibson Janelle Ballard Anita Morey Diane Biddick Sandra Schenefelt Dorothy Bufington Jack Delbridge Sally Vetter Joan Peterson Arlene Klopp Wilson Joan Vinton

NCCW Plans Convention in Cedar Rapids Sunday

The National Council of Catholic Women organizers announce a postwar convention in Cedar Rapids with theme Women's Duties in the Social and Political Life. Archbishop Rohiman and Bishop Fitzgerald will preside at openings and benedictions while Monsignor Molloy hosts events at the Montrose hotel.

National Council of Catholic Women Cedar Rapids J. M. Molloy Immaculate Conception Rohiman Fitzgerald Crystal Room Montrose Hotel Archdiocesan J. A. Wicke T. V. Hoagland Archdiocesan Council Lucille McFadden Dubuque Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women Charles Miller Independence Stephen Mayer Cedar Falls N. P. Steffan Ames Byron Devaney Monsignor Molloy M. M. Hoffman N.C.C.W Rohlman E. R. Erlacher J. H. Bormann T. E. Marshall Maye Boston Violet Pieper Pauline Murray Jean Corlis Sacred Heart W. A. Mason W. H. Buck Leo Carney Cedar Rapids Deanery

Mae O Faltis Weds Frank Novotny in Presbyterian Church

Miss Mae O Faltis daughter of Mr and Mrs William Faltis joined Frank W Novotny son of Mr and Mrs Frank R Novotny of Solon in a Wednesday ceremony at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church. Rev E J Wyke officiated. The couple were attended by a line of family members with best man L W Novotny Marshalltown and ushers Eugene Novotny William J Faltis Jr William E Bys Edwin Neckville. A reception followed at the bride’s home. Mrs Novotny is Wilson high school graduate and the groom is a 39 month army veteran with 15 months overseas service.

Mae O. Faltis William Faltis Frank W. Novotny Frank R. Novotny Solon Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church E. J. Wykle Elizabeth Bowersox Elsie Drahovzal Viola R. Faltis Bernice Novotny Helen Faltis Judith Janice Miller L. W. Novotny Marshalltown Eugene Novotny William J. Faltis, Jr William E. Bys Edwin Neckville William David Fallis Novotny Wilson High School

Elks Club Dance To Feature Jimmy Adams Band

Jimmy Adams and his band will provide music Saturday evening for a dance at the Elks club pavilion. Il Bapty serves as chairman of the activities committee.

Jimmy Adams Elks Club Dance Elks Club Il Bapty

Bonnie Busby Celebrates 10th Birthday with 17 Guests

Bonnie Busby turned ten with a party at 1403 Washington Avenue SE. Attending were Mary Ann Turnbull Mary Eaton Mary Vail Sandra Alice Spenzil Winifred Sally Mavis Kay Culver Barbara Williams Alice Schrody Georgianna Waskow Virginia Hoyt Nancy Burkam Karen McLeland and Donna Emerphalt.

Bonnie Busby J. Busby Washington Avenue SE Mary Ann Turnbull A. Eaton Mary Vail Sandra Alice Spenzil Winifred Ve Sally Mavis Kay Culver Barbara Williams Alice Schrody Georgianna Waskow Virginia Hoyt Nancy Burkam Karen McLeland Shery Donna Emerphalt

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers plan fall tea at Busby home

At a Wednesday meeting the Alpha Xi Delta Mothers club laid plans for its annual fall tea to be held next month. The gathering at 1403 Washington avenue SE featured music by Janet Sullivan with Beverly Keister, and Rosalie Busby offered piano solos. Refreshments followed.

Alpha Xi Delta Mothers Club J. Busby Washington Avenue SE Donald Keister Janet Sullivan Beverly Keister Rosalie Busby

Mrs Kenneth Lindsay Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Kenneth Lindsay at 310 Nineteenth Street SE hosted her bridge club on Friday with a luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Kenneth Lindsay Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Country Club

Mr and Mrs Roy E Curray Host Dinner at Linden Drive Home

Mr and Mrs Roy E Curray of 2200 Linden Drive SE will entertain at a small dinner in their home Friday. The social item notes a quiet gathering hosted by the couple and details of the address and occasion.

Roy E. Curray Linden Drive

Dr and Mrs Halpin Back From Colorado Trip

Dr L J Halpin and his wife, of 2317 Fifth, have returned from a 10 day absence in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Mrs. Halpin Colorado L. J. Halpin Colorado Springs Colo

Bridge Club Luncheon At Mrs Knox Home

Mrs. Charles Knox hosted a Thursday luncheon for her bridge club at 350 Pleasant Drive SE. Guests included Mrs. James W. Good and Mrs. John Fletcher of Evans ton, plus houseguests Mrs. Lumir Severa and Mrs. William Deacon, and Mrs. Severa and Mrs. Ben Witwer.

Charles Knox Pleasant Drive Bridge Club James W. Good John Fletcher Evanston Lumir Severa William Deacon Severa Ben Witwer

Mrs Lynch Returns From California Trip With Mother

Mrs Charles J. Lynch of 1841 Bever Avenue SE returned Thursday from San Diego, California. Her mother Mrs Mayne of Battle Creek Michigan accompanied her on the two weeks’ trip.

Charles J. Lynch Bever Avenue San Diego Calif C Ou. Mayne Battle Creek Mich

Local Shower Honors Miss Tacener Before October Wedding

Mrs. Helen Newton Miss Janet Martin and Mrs. Charles L Mc Kim hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening for Miss Mary Tacener, who will wed Robert M Ford on October 25. The event at 319 Nineteenth Street SE drew ten guests.

Helen Newton Janet Martin Charles L. McKim Mary Tacener Robert M. Ford McKim Nineteenth Street

Bridal Shower Honors Miss Joan Jeffrey

Mrs James G Harper hosted a miscellaneous shower Thursday evening at 1708 Grande Avenue SE for Miss Joan Jeffrey who will wed Donald A Harper on November 1. Thirty guests attended and bunko was played with Harry Jordan and Mrs Arvil Parks among those present.

James G. Harper Grande Avenue SE Joan Jeffrey Donald A. Harper Bunko Harry Jordan Arvil Parks

Mrs. John Mohrman Hosts Mrs. Jane McKenzie

Mrs. John Mohrman entertained Friday at luncheon in the Commonwealth tearoom honoring Mrs. Jane McKenzie of Washington who is visiting the Mohrman home. Eight guests shared the afternoon bridge. Mrs. McKenzie arrived Thursday night with twins Carol Ann and Larry.

John Mohrman Commonwealth Jane McKenzie Washington

Sweater with Push-Up Sleeves Impresses in New Crochet Style

A new crochet sunburst sweater features push-up sleeves and bold crochet stitches. Pattern 946 provides single and double crochet directions in sizes 12 14 and 16 12, highlighting the latest fashion design.

Daughters of Union Vets Convene District Meeting in Marengo

Daughters of Union Veterans districts including Jerloo Oelwein and Dubuque plan their annual convention in Marengo with Mother Otis Tent 8 as host. Cedar Rapids delegates listed include Mrs. Moravec Endsley Scott Williams and others. Luncheon by Rebecca Alexander Tent 14.

Jerloo Oelwein Dubuque Marengo Mother Otis Cedar Rapids Minnie Moravec Anita Endsley Martha Scott Etta Williams Luella Taylor Carrie Kuba Maud Searles Tillie Ous Vaan Rebecca Alexander

Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society elects new officers

Yule Mitchell was elected seat of the Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society at its meeting Thursday. L. W. Walrath will serve as vice president, and S. G. Smith, secretary-treasurer.

Yule Mitchell Cedar Rapids

Mrs Harlkea Amen Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs Harlkea Amen entertained her bridge club at Cedar Hapids Country Club on Friday afternoon at lunch. Members from Vernon Street SE attended the gathering enjoying conversation and refreshments in a formal luncheon setting.

Iowa Poets and Musicians Highlight Women’s Clubs Event

An Iowa poetry and music day will feature Mrs. Marquee and Mrs. R A Lacy with performances by Woman's clubs and the Iowa Federation of Music clubs. The program includes Love and a Rose by Iowa composers, sung with accompaniment from Mrs. Lacy and the Woman's club chorus.

Ielarch Heinrich Woman's Clubs Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Iowa Rose R. A. Lacy

King's Daughters Circle Holds Fall Meeting at Beatty Home

The I H N circle of the King’s Daughters met Thursday for a fall day gathering at Mrs. R J Beatty’s home at 352 Eighteenth Street SE. Luncheon prepared by the ways and means committee. Mrs R E Haig led devotions. The circle voted a con-

I. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters R. J. Beatty Eighteenth Street SE Ways and Means J Committee R. E. Haig

St Luke's Alumnae Association Meeting Scheduled

The St Luke's Alumnae Association will hold a special meeting on Monday at 7 30 PM at a private home.

ST. Luke's Alumnae Association St. Luke’s Alummnae Association

Daughters of Queen Esther Meet at Chase Home

Queen Esther circle of the Daughters met at Mrs. A. E. Chase's residence 2224 Grande Ave SE with Mrs. R. K. Stoddard assisting. Devotions led by Mrs. F. L. Lightner and convention report given by Mrs. A. M. Cooley. Jame Nelson and Delores Hickmen reported on the King's Daughters camp at Montrose and a $10 vote was made to a needy family.

Queen Esther A. E. Chase Grande Avenue SE R. K. Stoddard F. L. Lightner A. M. Cooley Jame Nelson Delores Hickmen King’s Daughters Montrose

Pattern 4922 jumper and blouse for Junior Miss

A vintage pattern advertisement details Pattern 4922 for Junior Miss sizes 11 to 17, jumper with optional blouse, fabric yardages, and 25 cent pattern order to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Chicago Illinois. Also includes home craft notes and several old kitchen recipes and tips from a newspaper column.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Clinton St Chicago Ill

Final plans for fundraiser at Fort Madison home

A Linn county contribution event proceeds to benefit the Linn county room at Fort Madison. Final plans include a SS 5 holding on October 24 at the Mission with Mrs. T. C. Baker and Mrs. E. W. assisting.

Linn Fort Madison Mission T. C. Baker E. W

Meeting notes from Des Moines convention reported

The notes describe a service circle luncheon and a Des Moines convention held October 3 4 and 5 with a devotional report and brief remarks from attendees.

Set aside: keep water from boiling in cool prep

A brief note advises cooling water before use to prevent boiling. It emphasizes maintaining a cool environment and avoiding overheating during preparation steps.

Designing Woman and the Art of Room Finishing

The text describes a woman who decorates rooms with care, emphasizing accessories as the crucial finish. It notes how tasteful furniture sets a base while clever touches above walls or on surfaces complete the look. The author suggests that thoughtful design can transform even a sparse space.

Hutchins Sees Menace In Atom Age Leisure

Princeton AP report quotes Hutchins warning that the atom age promises only leisure and plenty if Americans avoid boredom and economic collapse. He warns universities risk obsolescence without adapting to new leisure-driven society.

Hutchins Atom Age Princeton N. J

Troop Arrivals Reported From Bremerhaven To New York

The Associated Press notes 261 World War I brides and children and 78 troops are due to arrive Friday in New York aboard the President Tyler from Bremerhaven and Southampton. No other troop ships are scheduled at U S ports.

Associated Press New York Bremerhaven Southampton President Tyler U. S

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Louise Johnston The Gazette van Cleve Y.W.C.A Phyllis Nelson Bonnie Nelson the Legion Vic Miller NCCW C.R Frank Novotny Mrs. Novotny Alpha XI Delta Mothers Roy Currays Armstrong Mrs. Knox Bridge California Mary Stenner Daughters of Union C. R. Gladiolus Society M&s. Amen Bridge Cluf Inricy Sin Sanq H. N. Circle Harmony Eaa Amma KODAK WMT Naomi Doebdei Anne Adams Des Moins Designing Woman Commonwealtra Ars Ter Bandar Siegels Los Bishop Second Avenue Second Street
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