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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1954

Page

8

Cedar Rapids Junior League Provisions Begin Course

The 1954 Cedar Rapids Junior League provisional course starts this week with 15 new members. Orientations cover community resources and league programs at locations including the Callahan home and Roosevelt hotel with talks by city officials and civic leaders.

Cedar Rapids Frank Callahan Welfth Avenue Junior League of Roosevelt Hotel Frederick G. Murray Maurice L. Nathanson Robert Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Board of Education Sam Johnson

Local Committee Officers Named in City Notice

Chairman Mrs W John Robb assistant chairman Mrs Frank Callahan Mrs Sterling Delzeil and Mrs Manning Morrill named to lead the local committee in the forthcoming civic project.

W. John Robb Frank Callahan Sterling Delzeil Manning Morrill

Davis Family Returns From Waterloo Visit

Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Davis of 424 Twenty second Street NE returned Sunday from Waterloo where they visited Davis' brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs F P Davis.

L. P. Davis Twenty-second Street Waterloo Mr. Davis F. P. Davis

A A Drahos Hosts At Cocktail Party

Following the Cue Homecoming game, Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich A. Drahos hosted a cocktail party at their home 3916 Hart Court NE. Guests included Charles P. Hopkins, Louis E. Shepards, Melvin Penrods of Winterset, Donald Ceynars, Kenneth Savels, Joe Horneks, Frank E. Kinney, and Paul Swords.

Aldrich A. Drahos Hart Court Charles P. Hopkins Louis E. Shepards Melvin Penrods Winterset Donald Ceynars Kenneth Savels Joe Horneks Frank E. Kinneys Paul Swords

Adventurer in Home Bread Baking Cautions on Shaping Loaves

Inez Cooke warns home bakers to shape loaves carefully as uneven dough distribution in the pan causes lop-sided breads. Her guidance emphasizes even mixing and proper pan filling to prevent misshapen loaves.

Inez Cooke

Twenty-Five Women Join Cedar Rapids College Club

Cedar Rapids College club met Saturday afternoon at the Woman's club. Mrs. Alice Van Law Blue reviewed the three act play Kind Sir. New members include Mmes Wilfred Bernstorf Augusta Crary David H Crew Milford Delzell R S Doolin Frank Erwin Joan Heywood L A Johnson Clarence R Jung Ward Long Robert McCollister Donald Ramsay Carl W Hendrickson Jack Oliver Alma Pegram Misses Irene Brezinsky Dorothy Bishop Mary Kahrs Freda Kelting Lois Jeanne Long Roberta Ratcliff Hazel Whitney Nadeen Filmore June Kuba Maxine Partridge Reinstated members are Mrs John Downing and Mrs Ross Wilson.

Cedar Rapids College Club Woman’s Club Alice van Law Blue Mmes Wilfred Bernstorf Augusta Crary David H. Crew Milford Delzell R. S. Doolin Frank Erwin Joan Heywood L. A. Johnson Clarence R. Jung Ward Long Robert McCollister Donald Ramsay Carl W. Hendrickson Jack Oliver Alma Pegram Irene Brezinsky Dorothy Bishop Mary Kahrs Freda Kelting Lois Jeanne Long Roberta Ratcliff Hazel Whitney Nadeen Filmore June Kuba Maxine Partridge John Downing Ross Wilson

Fred W Swansons Visit in Morgan Home

Mr and Mrs Fred W Swanson from Des Moines will visit in the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Richard C Morgan 2148 Blake boulevard SE. Swanson will return Thursday and his wife will stay several days.

Fred W. Swanson Des Moines Richard C Morgan Blake Boulevard Swanson Morgan

Strothers Return From Columbus Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Strothers of 326 Nineteenth street NE returned Friday from Columbus Ohio where they spent 10 days visiting their son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Robert J Meyer They also visited relatives in Cleveland

Henry H. Strother Nineteenth Street Columbus Ohio Robert J. Meyer Cleveland

Lucy Marie Bennington Weds Henry A. Roys in Volga Ceremony

Lucy Marie Bennington became the bride of Pvt. Henry A. Roys in a Sacred Heart church ceremony officiated by Rev. Francis Bradshaw. Attendants included Marilyn Uhl and John Bennington. a 100 guest reception followed at the bride’s home.

Volga Lucy Marie Bennington Henry A. Roys Francis Bradshaw Sacred Heart Church Marilyn Uhl Strawberry Point John Bennington Joe Hurley F. H. Humbert Charles Bennington Pvt. Roys Dale Roys

Mrs Churchill Visiting In Muskegon This Week

Mrs Irving L Churchill of 320 Nineteenth street SE is spending this week in Muskegon Michigan visiting her mother Mrs Paul R Hughes.

Mrs. Churchill Mother Michigan Irving L. Churchill Nineteenth Street Muskegon, Mich Paul R. Hughes

Miss Hamblin to speak on Caribbean cruise at Quota dinner

Miss Maurine Hamblin will discuss her Caribbean cruise at the Quota club dinner Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel. Members will assemble gifts for the Friendship Among Children overseas relief project.

Maurine Hamblin Quota Club Roosevelt Hotel Friendship Among Children

Tea for Beta Sigma Phi guests at Miss Hennessey home

Miss Liz Hennessey hosted a tea at 1007 Thirtieth Street NE Sunday afternoon for Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and three rushees. Mrs. Roger Tidman, president, poured at a table decked with a fall centerpiece and yellow tapers. Sixteen attended with assistants Miss Mary Wilson, Miss Beverly Carlson, and Miss Beverly Boland.

Liz Hennessey Thirtieth Street Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Roger Tidman Mary Wilson Beverly Carlson Beverly Boland

Helms and Storm Bride in Double Ring Service

Phyllis Joan Helms became the bride of Wallace G. Storm at St. Pauls Methodist Church in a Sunday ceremony. The couple will live in Omaha after his air force post ends. they both attended Iowa State College.

Phyllis J. Helms Wallace G. Storm St. Paul’s Methodist Church Phyllis Joan Helms Herman C. Helms Elmhurst Drive Gilbert G. Storm Ellis Boulevard Merton Green Mt. Vernon Brookes Davis Norman Morgan Omaha Storm Air Force

PEO Chapter IH Luncheon and Inspections Set

P E O Chapter IH schedules a luncheon and called meeting for inspection on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs I B Mc Gladrey 318 Nassau street SE. Mrs R R Fahrney of Cedar Falls will conduct the inspection with hostesses Mrs R D Gray Mrs J A Yessler and Mrs B P Mavis assisting.

P.E.O I. B. McGladrey Nassau Street SE R. R. Fahrney Cedar Falls R. D. Gray J. A. Yessler B. P. Mavis

Surprise party for G. J. Shultz marks 36th anniversary

Forty friends of Mr and Mrs George J Shultz at 1108 Twenty fifth Street SE gathered Sunday evening at their home to celebrate their thirty six th wedding anniversary with a pot luck supper games and cards and a gift presentation.

George J. Shultz Twentyfifth Street

Mrs Pickett to Visit Waterloo Neighbor Tuesday

Mrs Charles Pickett plans a visit Tuesday to the home of Mrs William Deacon at 1400 Second Avenue SE in Waterloo. The social call reflects neighborly ties in the community.

Charles Pickett Mrs. Deacon Waterloo William Deacon Second Avenue SE

Curry Powder Improves White Sauce for Broiled Fish

A simple kitchen note advises stirring a quarter teaspoon of curry powder into a medium white sauce then spooning over broiled fish fillets for enhanced flavor.

Ellingsons Return From Wedding Trip In Decorah

Mr and Mrs Vernon Ellingson have returned from a wedding trip to Texas and Mexico and reside on a farm near Decorah They were married October 9 at the First Methodist church in Decorah The bride formerly Sandra Lee Miller of Decorah and the bridegroom's parents are the Harry Ellingsons.

Decorah Vernon Ellingson Texas Mexico First Methodist Church Sandra Lee Miller Sam Millers Mr. Ellingson Harry Ellingsons

Jeanne Staskal to Wed John Dunlop

The engagement of Miss Jeanne R. Staskal to John R. Dunlop is announced by the Staskal parents. The wedding is planned for November 26 at Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church. Miss Staskal studied at Gale Institute and works for Waconia Sorghum. Dunlop served in Hawaii with the Navy Air Corps and now works for Newman Brothers Contractors.

Jeanne R. Staskal John R. Dunlop James S. Dunlop Goldview Drive Everett W. Staskal Rockford Road Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Miss Staskal Gale Institute Minneapolis Waconia Sorghum Company Hawaii Navy Air Corps Newman Brothers, Contractors

Maxine Oaks Weds J R Halstead in Union Church Ceremony

Miss Maxine Jeanette Oaks and Jon Russel Halstead were married Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Union church with Rev. Norman E. Werner officiating. A reception for 250 followed. couple to reside in Cedar Rapids after Nov 1.

Quasqueton Maxine Jeanette Oaks Lowell Oaks Jon Russel Halstead Louis Halstead Union Church Norman E. Werner Gladys Hekel Wayne Halstead Eldora Shirley Smith Cedar Rapids Ruth Ann Oaks Archie Franck Maurice Halstead Robert Hebel Delores Engle Steven Halstead Rachel Hellyer Patricia Chandler Rollin Shaver L. F. Walter Jack Beebe First Avenue SE

Delayed compliments to Mrs Brown after a talk

The reader is advised to share appreciation to Mrs Brown at the next meeting rather than immediately. Remembering points she made serves as proof the talk made an impression and delayed compliments can carry a special charm.

Weber Kalina Nuptials In Independence Attend 300 Guests

Joanne Marie Weber and Sylvester Paul Kalina wed in St. Joseph's Catholic church Independence with a double ring ceremony. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon illusion satin with a lace jacket and carried red roses. Attendants wore satin and nylon tulle gowns. After a two week honeymoon the couple plans to reside at 125 Twelfth Street NW. both work for Collins Radio Company.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Independence Joanne Marie Weber Louis J. Weber Sylvester Paul Kalina Joseph A. Kalinas Avenue NW Henry Nosbisch Carl Eby Cedar Rapids Dale Weber James Weber Leo Kalina Billy Rowland Roger Pint Nola Townsend Barbara Jirkovsky Lillian Nellist Bernadette Mary McGovern Twelfth Street NW Kalina Collins Radio Company

Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Club Plans Dessert Meeting

The Kappa Alpha Theta alumnae club will meet on Wednesday at 8 p.m. for dessert at the home of Mrs. David M. Elderkin located at 551 Knollwood Drive SE.

Kappa Alpha Theta David M. Elderkin Knollwood Drive

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Ena Ford Linn County Department of Social Welfare Robert Wray Council of Social Planning B. J. Newburger Public Welfare Bureau Social Welfare Community Chest W. W. Argow The Peoples Church Nevin Nichols Playground Commission Sandee Jordan Linn County John Robb Bever Avenue Gazette Carl Franks Theodore C. Freeberg Park Terrace SE Diane Maloy E. D. Maloy Thirty-fourth Street Nancy Froeberg Joyce Monroe Nancy Newman Margy McIntyre Miss Maloy Miss Froeberg A. A. Drahos Cabty Ricks Webster Ec One College Club Fred W. Swansons Morgan Home Harry H. Strothers Miss Hamblin Leon Loftsgard Ralph Stephan Donald Ronald Helms W. C. Oliphant North Platte, Neb F. B. Hawkins Toledo, Ohio G. J. Shultz Kalorie Kate Rks M.A Vance Waters John Dunlop Maxine Oaks J. R. Halstead Mees von Friends Joanne M. Weber Georgia Weber Sylvia Cashner Miss Weber Rose Miss Cashner del Blumenshine Mrs Sylvester Kalina LACE Maternity Dept Martin's Asco Loan CO 2Nd Ave the Clinic U.5. Fa OFF Camade Women Iowa State Nurses Convention Second Street Third Avenue SE Wow Iowa Floor Covering CO
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