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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1948

Page

6

Eastern Star Convention Opens With Program and Ball

The Grand chapter of Iowa, Order of Eastern Star, begins activities this evening at 8 15 with a program reception and grand ball at the Consistory. Notables include June Caldwell organ prelude Harry Dunker welcome Mizpah quartet Janet Sullivan violin solo and ventriloquist act by Charles Stevens.

Grand Chapter Iowa Order of Eastern Star June Caldwell Harry Dunker Mizpah Quartet Norman Emerson Everett Pratt Willard Morgan Harry Kensinger Janet Sullivan Charles Stevens Marian Peterson Donna Reta Edwards Barbara Teeters Rollin Frink Roosevelt Hotel Montrose Hotel Memorial Coliseum Rainbow Girls Orchestra Davenport Daisy Ray Nell Bonnell Johnson Leone Sutherland Cedar Malta Edythe Stirlen Shenandoah Miss Sutherland Lucille Johnson Maurice Edie Ruth Hultquist Nathan L. Hicks Ray McMurray Pat Trullinger Grace Sprecher Order of Rainbow

Becomes Bride of Gordon Mollman

Miss Helen L. King and Gordon R. Mollman were married Saturday at 7 p.m. in Salem Evangelical United Brethren church. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a short wedding trip. both are employed there.

Helen L. King Gordon R. Mollman Salem Jerry Mollman Mrs. Mollman Cedar Rapids

Kennedy Hosts Luncheon Honoring Mrs Hickenlooper

Mrs J C Kennedy hosted a luncheon Monday in the Lincoln Jefferson room at the Roosevelt hotel to honor Mrs Bourke B Hickenlooper who arrived in Cedar Rapids Sunday for a several day visit.

J. C. Kennedy Lincoln-Jefferson Roosevelt Hotel Bourke B Hickenlooper Cedar Rapids

Pledge Dance for Kappa Delta at Coe College

Members of Kappa Delta at Coe College held a pledge dance Saturday in the Bry ant room of the men’s gym with the theme Fall Fantasy. During intermission the pledge class of ’48 was presented and chaired by Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Meyer and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stepanek. Friday marked a founders day service for the sorority’s fifty first anniversary with letters from charter members of the Coe chapter read. Weekend visitors included Ona Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Kirkland, plus two University of Iowa classmates, Miss Jerri Briggs of Des Moines and Miss Jean Bowers of Lawrence Kan.

Kappa Delta Social Sorority Coe College Alfred Meyer Frank Stepanek Coe Rea H. B. Kirkland Thirty-sixth Street Ona Lee University of Iowa Jerri Briggs Des Moines Jean Bowers Lawrence Kan

American Legion Auxiliary Chorus Plans Potluck and Rehearsal

The American Legion auxiliary chorus will meet Wednesday at 6.30 p.m. at Mrs. A. E. Heinrich's home 2614 E Avenue NE for a potluck supper and rehearsal. After rehearsal recordings will be made, and Mrs. Heinrich will present a European travelogue with novelties and antiques. Members may join. bring a covered dish.

American Legion Auxiliary Chorus A. E. Heinrich E Avenue NE

Horsemen's Club Halloween Dance Planned at Hitching Post

The Cedar Rapids Horsemen's club will host a Halloween dance on Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Hitching Post. Members may bring guests and are asked to come in costume and masked. A late snack will be served with prizes for the best costume.

Cedar Rapids Horsemen’s Club Hitching Post

Local visitors arrive in Cedar Rapids for a few days

Mrs. Adrien Bleyer and Mrs. John Herron from Webster Groves Missouri arrived in Cedar Rapids Sunday evening to spend a few days. Mrs. Bleyer stays with Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Epler at 1930 Linden drive SE. Mrs. Herron stays with the Misses Frances and Florence Mae Wolfe at 257 Twenty-third street drive SE.

Adrien Bleyer John Herron Webster Groves Cedar Rapids Bleyer R. R. Epler Linden Drive Herron Frances and Florence Mae Wolfe Twenty-third Street Drive

Monday Luncheon Club Meets at Mrs Smith Home

Mrs Isaac B Smith hosted the Monday Luncheon club at her home 500 Twenty seventh street drive SE with eight places set for members in attendance.

Isaac B. Smith Twenty-seventh Street Drive

Ham Family Return From Three Weeks Vacation

Mr and Mrs Walter T Ham of 2029 Blake Boulevard SE have returned after a three week vacation spanning Virginia Washington DC and Pennsylvania.

Walter T. Hambright Blake Boulevard Virginia Washington, D. C Pennsylvania

C. S. A. Women Drill Team Meeting Notice

The C. S. A. women's drill team will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in C. S. P. S. hall for officer elections and rehearsal. Hostesses are Mildred Kaplan and Rose Bartunek.

C.S.P.S. Hall Mildred Kaplan Rose Bartunek

Dolly’s Wedding Outfit Pattern Sale

Christmas treat for a doll lover. Pattern 4688 offers a full wedding outfit with gown train veil nightie and panties for dolls 14 to 20 inches tall. Yardages shown. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept 130 N Clinton St Chicago Ill. Include name address size and style number.

Dolly Trousseau Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Clinton St Chicago Ill

Designing Woman Lets Fabrics Inspire Room Ideas

New decorative fabrics spark ideas for room planning. Fabrics now suit drapery and upholstery alike with textured weave. Patterns are smaller and closer spaced making adaptation easier. Many fabrics work in both modern and traditional rooms and groups now span multiple cloth types and weights.

Y W C A Charm Clinic Tuesday Promises Fashion Tips

A charm clinic will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the Y W C A. Sponsored by the Y youth education committee the program named Charm for All features Mrs John Massey on costumes and accessories Mrs Walter Klodd on fitness Miss Bradell Brink on voice placement and Mrs Maxine Weed on hairstyles.

Young Adult Education Committee John Massey Walter Klodd Bradell Brink Maxine Weed

Miss Vivian Walton Is Honored At YWCA Birthday Dance

Miss Vivian Walton aged eighteen was honored at a YWCA formal dance held Friday at 1011 Fifteenth Street SE. Her mother Mrs Olive Walton organized the celebration with dancing games refreshments and a floor show. Singers Pat Schaber Helen Cavros and Pon Bye performed with piano accompaniment by Marilyn Sullivan and Beverly Ainsworth.

Vivian Walton Fifteenth Street Olive Walton Miss Walton Pat Schaber Helen Cavros Pon Bye Marilyn Sullivan Beverly Ainsworth

Jackson study group to meet at Pardubsky home

The Jackson school-age study group will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m for potluck luncheon at the home of Mrs. Frank J. Pardubsky 817 Fourteenth street SE. Topic is When Their Feelings Are Hurt. Also mentions National Parent Teacher magazine and new air mattresses with tufts and a fastened tube container.

Jackson Frank J. Pardubsky Fourteenth Street SE

Education Association To Hear World Travelers

The Cedar Rapids Education Association will meet for dinner Tuesday at 6 15 p m at the First Christian church. The program titled Visiting Foreign Countries features Rev Andrew Kurth, Miss Florence Gritzner and Miss Gerda Davis who will report on overseas experiences and observations.

Cedar Rapids Education Association First Christian Church Andrew Kurth Florence Gritzner Gerda Davis

Tea for Gamma Theta sisters at Roosevelt Hotel

The Gamma Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a Sunday afternoon preferential tea in the Lincoln Jefferson rooms of the Roosevelt hotel. The program featured Mrs. Lee Anderle and Miss Evelyn Heefner with Mrs. William Crowl and Mrs. William Balsanek presiding at the tea table. Rushees included Miss Eileen Maier Miss Wanda Johnson Miss Jean Thoman and Mrs. Donald Ceynar.

Mrs Clair R Howard Hosts Kappa Delta Birthday Buffet

Mrs Clair R Howard at 1610 Grande avenue SE entertained actives and pledges of Kappa Delta sorority at a buffet supper honoring her daughter Marilyn on her eighteenth birthday with Halloween decorations.

Clair R. Howard Grande Avenue Kappa Delta Social Sorority Marilyn

Wiener roast and scavenger hunt at Zanka home featured ten guests

Miss Nancy Jean Zanka and Miss Mary Lou Williams hosted a weekend gathering at 1738 Maple Drive NW. Ten guests attended the wiener roast and scavenger hunt in a casual home entertainment setting.

Nancy Jean Zanka Mary Lou Williams Zanka Maple Drive

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Pattern Notice

Pattern 658 for a 14 inch canine toy. Send 20 cents in coins to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. at 549 West Randolph Street Chicago Illinois. Include pattern number and your name and address in plain print.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago

Gingerbread history and kitchen tips from Over the Back Fence

Naomi Doebel notes gingerbread dates back centuries with guilds in Paris and Martha Washington popularizing it in the United States. The column includes two gingerbread recipes, a celery cooking note, and Community Nutrition Service tips with practical kitchen directions and measurements.

Paris United States Martha Washington

Celery Fritters From Simple Batter Mixture

A recipe describes making celery fritters with 1% cups sifted soft wheat flour 34 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder egg milk chopped celery and melted fat. Mix dry ingredients. add wet ingredients and celery. fry in hot fat until cooked through and browned. Drain on brown paper and serve hot.

Laurel Barton Weds Dale Krumm in Center Point

Laurel L. Barton and Dale L. Krumm were married Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Krumm home in Center Point. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Edmund Frese. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Barton of Savanna Missouri, was attended by Mrs. DeWayne Krumm and Dean Moel of Marion. A reception followed. The couple will reside in Waterloo where Mr. Krumm works for the Iowa Fire Protection Company.

Center Point Laurel L. Barton Dale L. Krumm J. G. Krumm Edmund, Frese L. G. Barton Savanna DeWayne Krumm Dean Moel Marion

Cedar Rebekah Lodge Meets With Halloween Party

Cedar Rebekah Lodge 494 will gather Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in K P hall for a meeting after homecoming. Dues paying and a Halloween party follow the session.

Cedar Rebekah Lodge K. P. Hall

Eleanor Stewart Weds David Kelley in Springville Ceremony

The wedding of Eleanor Stewart and David Kelley occurred Sunday at 3 p.m. at Springville Presbyterian Church with Rev. C. B. Wilming officiating. The bride, daughter of Merle and Eleanor Stewart, wore white slipper satin with seed pearl embroidery and a marquisette veil. Best man Orval Kelley and ushers Alvie Kelley and Lyle Rodman attended. maid of honor Wanda Rodman wore pink net. After a church reception, the couple planned a home near Springville.

Springville Eleanor Stewart David Kelley Springville Presbyterian Church C. B. Wilming Merle Stewart Kelley James Kelley Wanda Rodman Dianne Stewart Sherry French Orval Kelley Alvie Kelley Lyle Rodman Jean Feaurbach Chuck Willeming

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