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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1948

Page

8

Hickenloopers Feted At Cedar Rapids Clambake

The Bourke B Hickenloopers visit Cedar Rapids for a series of social events during an October stay. Mrs Don Hines and Mrs Lester Chadima hosted a brunch at the Roosevelt hotel with thirty five guests. A political clambake at Mayow pavilion will honor the Sen and Mrs Hickenlooper with several local hosts arranging the event.

Bourke B. Hickenloopers Cedar Rapids Washington Des Moines Don Hines Forest Drive Lester C. Chadima Washington Avenue Roosevelt Hotel Hickenlooper Mayou H. N. Craemer Milo Chehak Harold Rowe Forrest W. Stewart

Women of the Moose Host Mother-Daughter Event at Sokol Hall

Women of the Moose gathered at Sokol hall on Wednesday for a mother-daughter get-together. A dinner for 70 guests preceded games and community singing.

THE Women of the Moose Sokol Hall

Gamma chapter meets at Mrs Wilhelm's home tonight

The Gamma chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha will meet at 852 Wellington Street SE for a business session and a tea towel hemming activity for the Community House. Hostess is Mrs Cleo Wilhelm with assistance from Miss Lois Baumgartner.

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Cleo Wilhelm Wellington Street Lois Baumgartner

A A U S Financial Aid Panel Details Grants

The American Association of University Women held a panel led by fellowship chairman Mrs Archie Bauman to explain three aid types Regular fellowships international study grants and reconstruction aid grants for women pursuing advanced study. New members were welcomed including Mines Robert W Schmidt Wm W Crissman F J Loufek Carl McClain and others plus Edna Louise Enz Ellyn McGowan Mildred S Wolfe Nanna Nelson Myrtle Rust Evendell Brink Sarah Johnson Kay Cusack. A social hour followed.

American Association of University Women Archie Bauman Robert W. Schmidt Wm. W. Crissman F J. Loufek Carl McClain Wm. Clausen Jack Breacher John P. Bickel M. L. Anderson Don M. Ross Edna Louise Enz Ellyn McGowan Mildred S. Wolfe Nanna Nelson Myrtle Rust Evendell Brink Sarah Johnson Kay Cusack

Cedar Rapids Horse Club Trail Ride Ends 1948 Season

The last Cedar Rapids Horse men's club trail ride of 1948 will be held Sunday. The group will leave Upmier's stables at 10:30 and proceed to the Menary pasture. In case of inclement weather, the ride will be made to the clubhouse. There will be a picnic lunch following the ride.

Cedar Rapids

Miss Betty Keeler Marries Cpl. Donald Guthrie at Home

Betty M Keeler daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles W Keeler 822 Twelfth Street NE wed Cpl Donald W Guthrie son of Glen Guthrie Cherry Valley Ill Saturday morning at her parents home Rev F A Munneke of Daniels Park Presbyterian Church officiated Attending couple were Mr and Mrs LeRoy Lenz Cedar Rapids Mrs Guthrie has been employed by the Killian Company and her husband is stationed in Washington DC

Betty M. Keeler Charles W. Keeler Twelfth Street Cpl Donald W. Guthrie Glen Guthrie Cherry Valley, Ill F. A. Munneke Daniels Park Presbyterian Church LeRoy Lenz Cedar Rapids Guthrie Killian Company Washington, D. C

Credit Women's Club Installs New President

Alice Brown was installed president of the Cedar Rapids Credit Women's Breakfast Club at a Wednesday morning ceremony at the YMCA. Outgoing president Vivian Shake Speare conducted the installation. New officers include LaVonne O'Connell as vice president Shirley Fear secretary and Ethel Pepin treasurer.

Alice Brown Cedar Rapids Credit Women’s Breakfast Club Vivian Shake Speare LaVonne O'Connell Shirley Fear Ethel Pepin Y.M.C.A O’connell Kathryn Marshall Julia Carne Marie Petros Gretta Ellis Gertrude Humphrey Bette Hersom Hope Shultz Eleanor Maudlin Lois Houser Monitor Miss ,O’connell LaDonna Russmussen Mrs.Shakespeare

Miss Swenson Returns Home After Visit in Iowa City

Miss Marie Swenson returned to her New York home after a month’s stay with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs J M Kegley at 359 Twenty-seventh Street Drive SE. During her visit she was honored for several social courtesies.

Marie Swenson New York J. M. Kegley Twenty-seventh Street Drive

Wiener roast held by Lincoln school groups at Merrifield home

Three Bluebird groups from Lincoln school gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. George Merrifield’s residence, 1224 Eighteenth Avenue SW. Mrs. Lloyd Kupps and Mrs. W. R. Spicer led the event with assistance from Mrs. Rienhold Schamberger, Mrs. Stanley Plummer, and George Merrifield.

Lincoln School George Merrifield Eighteenth Avenue Lloyd Kupps W. R. Spicer Rienhold Schamberger Stanley Plummer

Calendar of Fun club marks second anniversary party

Members of the Calendar of Fun club celebrated their second anniversary with a Halloween party at the home of Mrs. Richard Groat at 78 Outlook Drive SW. Mrs. John Martin received a gift for perfect attendance and games were played.

Calendar of Fun Club Richard Groat Outlook Drive John Martin

Phi Omega Pi Sorority Reunion At Roosevelt Hotel Tonight

Twenty two members of Phi Omega Pi social sorority plan a reunion banquet tonight at the Roosevelt hotel after 25 years. The event honors Mrs. Lucille Johnson of Eagle Grove, installed today as grand worthy matron of the Order of Eastern Star. All members are Iowa University Beta chapter alumni from seven states Michigan Iowa Illinois Indiana Wisconsin North Dakota and Oklahoma. They attend the afternoon installation ceremonies.

Phi Omega Pi Social Sorority Roosevelt Hotel Lucille Johnson Eagle Grove Order of Eastern Star University of Iowa Beta Michigan Iowa Illinois Indiana Wisconsin North Dakota Oklahoma

Attendance Record Set At O E S Grand Lodge

The Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star closes Thursday after a record 2,300 registered for a state grand chapter meeting. There were 1,300 voting delegates and 1,000 visitors over the three days. Wednesday featured secret work with emblems and the Eastern Star. Candidates included the grand worthy matron’s son in law and daughter, Mr and Mrs George Fraseur of Iowa City, and Betty Fraseur of Tipton.

Order of Eastern Star George Fraseur Iowa City Betty Fraseur Tipton

Lambda Beta Sigma Phi pledges announced at Roosevelt hotel

Recent pledges of Lambda chapter Beta Sigma Phi include Mrs Evelyn Pribyl Mrs Jean Sheen Mrs Arlene Moss Miss Margaret Orchid Miss Helen ONeill Miss Lettie Stewart and Miss Eileen Vala. They will be initiated November 4 in the Florentine room at the Roosevelt hotel.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Evelyn Pribyl Jean Sheen Arlene Moss Margaret Orchid Helen O'Neill Lettie Stewart Eileen Vala Florentine Roosevelt Hotel

Mooseheart meeting honors fire victims and members

At Mooseheart a meeting included a tribute to Mrs. Henry B. Bencke and family whose home burned October 23. Mrs. Bencke belongs to Women of the Moose. A social hour followed the gathering.

Women of the Moose Sohol Hall Kathleen Burke Mooseheart Henry B. Bencke

Dorothy Luchterhand Honored At Shower Social

Mrs J W Randall and Mrs J L Shaw hosted a linen shower at 829 Fifteenth Avenue SW for Dorothy Luchterhand. Twenty guests attended and she will wed Harold Ewoldt November 6 at Olivet Presbyterian Church.

J. W. Randall J. L. Shaw Fifteenth Avenue SW Dorothy Luchterhand Miss Luchterhand Harold Ewoldt Olivet Presbyterian Church

Mary Haworth’s Mail Man’s Interest Is Materialistic

Mary Haworth writes about her mother’s six month romance with Russell a 49 year older railroad employee. Concerns arise that Russell seeks marriage to access the mother’s riches and start a private business, planning to bring his divorced daughter and infant to live with them. The mother feels happiness but fears selfish motives, while she remains content with her home life and family company.

Mary Haworth Russell Mother Investments Mother

Fortune Hunter in a Patched Tale of Marriage Plans

A letter warns a mother about Russell who may marry for money and exploit her. The writer argues he lacks thrift and enterprise, aims to control funds, pursue get rich quick schemes, and bring discord and financial ruin. The mother should avoid trusting him as a companion or provider.

R.S Russell

Russell Character Critique In Early Build-Up Phase

The text portrays Russell as a greedy opportunist and a moron in the build-up, noting his barefaced tactlessness. It argues his failure to keep plans secret proves he would be crude when acting openly, suggesting a negative assessment of his character and judgment.

Russell

M H Relaxes After Removing Shoes in Quiet Moment

In a brief, unpolished fragment, M. H. is described taking off his shoes and settling in to relax, suggesting a calm, domestic vignette within the historical page.

M. H

Creamy Horseradish Sauce for Cold Ham and Salmon

Prepare whipped cream then fold in drained prepared horseradish salt sugar freshly ground pepper and onion juice to form a sauce. Serve with cold ham luncheon meat or cold salmon for a bright sharp pairing.

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