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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1952
Page
8
Spiced cake with a lemon applesauce filling forms a two layer dessert. The recipe uses canned applesauce, lemon rind and juice, sugar, cornstarch, and butter for a smooth filling between layers. Top may be dusted with confectioners sugar for decorative patterns.
An ad praises Gerber Strained Vege with eight varieties for babies and introduces the Gerber Magic Slate a reusable writing board. Consumers are invited to mail three Gerber labels to Box N45-M Fremont Michigan to obtain the slate.
ABP staff writer outlines fall and winter dating season tips for girls. Emphasizes planning outfits and makeup, keeping a labeled date box with accessories, and using subtle makeup to enhance rather than reveal. Includes guidance on choosing lipstick and powders for different skin tones.
In sale announcements, Home Specialty Store at 224 First Ave NE advertises discounted gift department items including hand decorated plates 149, metal waste baskets 79c, boxed crystal servers 149, and Salem Dinnerware patterns at 9.95 and 14.95. The ad also promotes IRONRITE ironers with a live demonstration and a free doll dress for children.
Delores Webb daughter of Cato and Lisbon and Don Cook son of Forest cook Mechanicsville exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at the Methodist church. Rev M C Melcher officiated. The bride wore white satin and nylon net with lace bodice and lace and orange blossom headdress. A lavender orchid bouquet, matron of honor Miss Janet Webb and bridesmaids wore mint green. Lowell Cook was best man, ushers included Date Cook and Eddie Webb. Marilyn Blump sang, Clarence Norris played organ. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a short wedding trip.
Mrs. Forest Himes and Mrs. P. E. Ford report a two week visit to New York to see sons and daughters in law Dr. Leonard Himes and Mrs. Gene Ford. The travelers reside on Twenty sixth Street SE and Thirty third Street NE.
Netaka Camp Fire Group members held a Halloween party Monday at leader Mrs Keith Wood’s home 1927 Ridgeway Drive SE. Hostesses assisting were Karen Parlis Susan Waddell and Janet Woodhouse.
Twenty University of Iowa women residents of Currier hall join a dormitory radio crew for 10 to 11 pm broadcasts. Kathryn Knott of Cedar Rapids handles promotion, Mary Sachs of Earlville oversees continuity, and Janet Bauer of North English serves as station director.
Iowa City news notes a sealed time capsule to be buried under the lobby of the University of Iowa’s new communications center. Director Leslie G. Moeller says the copper box will be opened in 100 years and include newspapers, journalism publications, radio and TV materials, and construction items. A PTA carnival and fashion show are planned at Lamont School House on November 3 with a 7:45 meeting and 8 pm program.
Members of the Stephens Alumnae club will meet for dinner at 6 30 p.m. Wednesday at Wurster’s tea room. A short meeting will follow. Call Mrs. Roger Hahn for reservations. 1952 53 officers include President Mrs. Franklin Boone and others.
Reserve Officers Ladies will meet Thursday at 1 15 pm for luncheon at the Officers club in the Montrose hotel. Mrs H D LeMar area 5 vice president will speak and Mrs Fred Hull will present a program. Hostesses are Mrs Sophus Kiinge and Mrs Carl Kirwin.
Mrs Herbert H Ray has left her parents home at 7002 Fifth Avenue SE after a month long visit. Chester Barth of New York City, the Barths son, was a weekend guest in the same home before her departure to Binghamton New York.
Eight accessible lines describe a 9 inch dolly with many outfits from pattern 547. The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. invites readers to mail 25 cents for the pattern and 20 cents for the Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog to Chicago, Illinois, with name and address.
Washington AP report notes groups led by the League of Women Voters urge voters to know candidates and votes. The League released On the Record detailing key roll calls in four areas to help citizens judge representatives. Cedar Rapids residents may order copies from the national HQ or the local league.
The Star of the East circle of the King’s Daughters gathered Monday for a luncheon at Mrs. J. R. Wilson’s home 236 Highland drive NW. Mrs. G. L. Peet and Mrs. Jessie Clifford reported on the Des Moines convention. Devotions were led by Mrs. Wilson.
Time for Beanie is slated for a film adaptation titled Beanie and Cecil, backed by M. L. Gunzberg of National Vision Corp. Creator Bd Clampett plans the project after Beanie and Cecil appeared in Arch Oboler's 3D film Bwana Devil. Jackie Cooper Jr makes his screen debut in The Roar of the Crowd for Allied Artists. producer Richard Heermance praises his talent.
A collage of entertainment items. Eddie Cantor’s stage door visit prompts cab drivers Sumner Friedman and Edward Kupchick to present a plaque on his Comedy Hour appearance before he suffers a heart attack. Olga San Juan and Edward O’Brien face renewed separation, while Gene Tierney and Prince Aly Khan are noted in Paris. Kirk Douglas sings on Doris Day, Joe Frisco returns to Charley Foy’s, Marilyn Monroe wears Cartier diamonds in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and Pete Smith’s Pedestrian Safety earns a LAPD citation.
Five University of Iowa seniors have been awarded John F Murray scholarships of 500 dollars each. Recipients are George McBurney law Council Bluffs David Stanley law Muscatine John M Hays commerce Iowa City Roger Stachour journalism Grundy Center and Virginia Varra journalism Cedar Rapids.
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