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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1949
Page
4
State University of Iowa students in the Quadrangle dormitory begin a 30 minute amateur film sponsored by the dormitory council. The project follows a resident called Joe Quad through dorm life with 12 girls up for Quad queen and plans for future videos if the effort succeeds.
Cedar Falls AP Donna Lee Fangman of Waterloo announced her engagement to Keith William Busby of Cedar Rapids during the Homecoming events at Iowa State Teachers College. Busby, a Bradley University student, and Fangman plan a June wedding.
Des Moines AP reports Carroll O. Switzer of Des Moines was appointed to a recess federal judgeship in the Southern Iowa district by President Truman, ending a stalemate with Sen. Guy S. Gillette’s earlier recommendations. Switzer, 41, will succeed Judge Charles A. Dewey who plans retirement after 21 years on the bench. Dewey will handle one last case Monday in Davenport as Switzer’s oath awaits formal papers.
Three Hawarden men were hospitalized in Sioux Falls after a car overturned west of Hawarden, Iowa. Sam Schlickenmayer, 28, was in critical condition with back injuries. Harold Brier, 29, had severe head and facial cuts. Leo K. Doty, 35, was treated and dismissed. Sheriff Edward Ekren provided details.
Iowa City professor Myrtle Kitchell announces a four year program at the University of Iowa combining liberal arts with nursing. First year brings orientation and general courses. advanced nursing and humanities study follows with clinical work starting in year three. Transfer options exist with five year total timelines, language requirements waived for nursing. The program’s full details to be presented at a state conference on October 28.
Mrs Donald L Torr ence secretary of the Marion Community Chest said Saturday that 1 500 had been turned over by less than half of the workers canvassing residential districts. Unofficial reports from business district canvassers suggest the 5 000 Chest goal may be reached. The Rev Carl T Wuerffel will attend a Lutheran ministers pastoral conference in the eastern Iowa district on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Rebekahs Grove City Rebekah lodge 35 meets at 7 30 Monday in the I O O F hall with refreshments to follow. The lodge degree staff will meet Friday evening with Mrs John Gibney 440 Eighth street. West Marion Garden club meets Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Frank J Cleveland.
Dr. C. S. Foster of Cedar Rapids was re-elected to a three year term as the 6th district trustee for the American Dental Association at the ADA's 90th annual session in San Francisco. He will represent Iowa and Minnesota on the 13 member board overseeing fiscal affairs. The convention drew over 11,000 dentists for four days and featured Dr. Philip E. Adams of Boston as incoming president.
The Marion Nature and Garden club hosts its annual Halloween party on Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. C. A. Dykes residence. Also notices: two home sales ads and several club meetings announced with hostesses and program details.
The Marion WCTU will meet with Mrs Lara Morris at 1260 Thirteenth Avenue at 2 30 Tuesday. Mrs Homer Perry will present the program.
The annual meeting will be held in the church vestry at 7 p.m. Monday. Dr Judson E Fiebiger state superintendent and D H Thomas business manager both from Grinnell will attend.
Mr and Mrs P A Osborne traveled to Peru Indiana to visit their son Rev Arthur R Osborne and his family. Laura Bailey Missionary Guild plans a 6 pm picnic at the church on Wednesday. A 2 pm Thursday devotional marks observance of the week of prayer and self denial. Handicraft club 2 meets with Mrs Fay Marsh at 1 30 pm Friday for a dessert luncheon.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society will meet in church parlors at 2 on Wednesday. Reports from the Presbyterial meeting at Center Junction will be given and a play titled Every Woman a Fulfiller of God's Desire will be presented. Members of group 2 will be hostesses. The Ivanhoe club will meet at 2 on Monday with Mrs. Donald De Vault at 1060 Fifth Avenue.
The North Marion Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Irvin Kemp on Wednesday for a picnic and members will bring cookies for the Schick domiciliary center at Clinton. Prairie Chapel Garden Club schedules a meeting with Ralph Langhoff on Friday afternoon.
The Hayrack Party Tanda Cam Fire group plans a hayride this Wednesday with each member inviting a guest. Refreshments will be served at guardian Mrs. Robert Lenz’s home. The group recently gave $3 to the Marion Community Chest and sent scrapbooks to a girls school in Hiroshima, Japan.
Dr. Robert B. Allender begins general medical practice November 1 in a new office at 745 Fourteenth Street Marion. He earned his medical degree at the University of Iowa in 1946 and served as an intern at Cincinnati General Hospital. He then led obstetrics and gynecology at a U S Army hospital in Spokane. His wife Joan Balster, of Marion, and their two daughters Mary and Susan are noted, with nurse Catherine Peckosh Spain to assist.
Turkey Dinner today at Whiteway Cafe for $1.00. W.R.C. 126 hosts a picnic at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Memorial hall. Sorg Drug ad offers a new toothbrush. The Rev. Richard Goins leaves this afternoon for Cincinnati for an international Christian churches convention. Mrs Goins with relatives in Trenton Missouri this week. Marion Chapter 10 R A M to meet 6:30 Tuesday for Royal Arch work. Marion Lodge 6 A F and A M to meet 7 p.m. Wednesday for Third Degree. Band Boosters meet 7:45 Monday in Lincoln bandroom for parents of instrumental students. Mrs W A Jackson returns from Schenectady New York visiting relatives of J Kirk Snell.
The Marion Teachers club hosts a Halloween masquerade Tuesday evening in the Lincoln band room. Members invite attendees to join in costume fun and community fellowship at the school venue.
Mrs William Davis of 156 South Fifteenth street entertained guests Saturday for the fourth birthday of her daughter Christine Eliza. The celebration featured family gathering and small gifts.
Mrs. Donald A. Rundquist and her mother Mrs. Edith Gordon hosted a Saturday party for Gordon Rundquist's sixth birthday. Eighteen children attended, with favors and decorations in a Halloween motif.
Mr and Mrs Robert Kadesch of Madison Wisconsin and their daughter Joan were overnight guests Friday of her parents Mr and Mrs Emmett Tow The father is an instructor in science optics at the University of Wisconsin.
Real Estate Deale Mr and Mrs Hilton W Rust sold their home located at 260 Twenty second street to Mr and Mrs S G Pearlson. The sale was made through
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Huerter of Anamosa bought the G B Pinkerton residence on East Twelfth Avenue. The sale was made through E T Brockman and C E Pearson. Mrs L C Adams, who fractured her right arm ten days ago, convalesces at the home of her brother in law and sister, Mr and Mrs Fred Reimers. Theodore Folkers and his brother William of Anamosa are in Greenville Illinois today for the 61st wedding anniversary of their parents Mr and Mrs J H Folkers. Merlee of Marion accompanied them.
The Christian church Home builders class hosts a masquerade at 7 45 Thursday at the Ro Barrigar home. The social event aims to raise funds for community projects and features costumed participants and light refreshments.
A garbled help wanted and notices page includes lost and found items. Entries mention a Lady’s round Renise watch, a gray plastic purse, rimmed glasses, a gray Persian cat, and other miscellaneous personal notices amid thanks and memorial messages from residents.
A jumble of classified lines appears with various ads and notices. Items include a Chevrolet company address at 60 First Ave SE, rental offers, a maternity hospital, license and detective services, clock repairs, a rug transfer, rummage sales on specified dates, chairs and tables for rent, ride requests, music lessons, and a barn dance listing. The text is fragmented and mixed, reflecting a busy period classified page.
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