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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1948
Page
4
New York fashion notes describe a shift in fur coats from heavy voluminous styles to straight hemline, waist molded designs. Small pointed collars replace wide shawl collars as dresses inspire fur patterns, with empire caracul and starlight mink highlighted among luxurious but increasingly affordable options.
Nuptials for Ruby Morris and Don Comried were held in CENTER POINT with Rev. Charles Webber officiating. The bride, daughter of K F Morris, wore a white chiffon velvet gown and veil, carried a Bible with an orchid, and was escorted by her father. Best man was Orval Wiggin, bridesmaids Gifford McWright and Raymond H Kopp assisted. Reception followed in church parlors. couple to reside in Cedar Rapids after a Chicago wedding trip.
The Beta Iota chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Tuesday meeting led by Ruth Piper on the educational theme. Bushees for the event were Shirley Alderman and Angela Svoboda.
Mrs H W Olmsted of 1525 Fourth Avenue SE will entertain eight guests at a bridge party this afternoon.
Jota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron hosted a Halloween buffet supper at Leela Zavodsky’s home on 811 Oakland Road NE. Assistants were Dorothy Meeker and Betty Landa. Guests enjoyed games and fortune telling. Twenty five attendees.
Mrs. Lucille H. Johnson of Eagle Grove was elected worthy grand matron at Cedar Rapids session of the Iowa Order of Eastern Star. Other officers include Clyde E. Jones Ottumwa as worthy grand patron and Miss Eula Van Meter Iowa City as grand marshal among a list of regional appointees.
Three Camp Fire groups held Halloween events this week. The Okonwa group honored Ka-Ni-Ya members at St James Methodist church with Dempsy Jones and accordion music by Mrs. W. R. Spicer. Leaders are Mrs. Wayne McDowell, Okonwa, and Mrs. F. L. Hinshaw, Ka-Ni-Ya. C. H. Young's Camp Fire girls from Kenwood school gathered at Mrs. John Kehrer’s home, 148 Thirty-sixth Street NE. Sharon Redies hosted a Bluebird wiener roast at her home with attendees Margaret Kelley, Janice Larson, Joan Paulson, Linda Kolik, Kay Condon, Patty Redies, and guardians Mrs. Glenn Larson and Mrs. Don M. Kelley.
Mr and Mrs Merlyn E Rowleys of Cedar Rapids visited Mr and Mrs Dan Cahill and their daughter Candice in St Louis on Thursday They will return home with Mrs Cahill and her daughter who will stay two weeks with Mrs Cahill s parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Wright in Cedar Rapids
Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters was entertained Thursday at a salad luncheon held at Mrs. Dan Ward’s home on 161 Thirty-eighth Street NE. Bible study was led by Mrs. Bert Teeters.
Mrs. Yana Spinka announces the marriage of Libbie Spinka to Howard Wellsand. The ceremony took place October 23 in Ritzville. Mrs. Wellsand, a Ritzville General Hospital nurse for two years.
Mr and Mrs Lee Summy of 935 Twentieth Street SE celebrate their silver wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday. Hours are 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm, with chrysanthemums in fall colors as a serving-table centerpiece. friends are invited.
Mrs. Harry Corot opens her yard at 172 Twenty-third Street SE to visitors each fall, displaying thousands of chrysanthemums in colors such as red, yellow, white and orange. She has cultivated them for 12 years, sourcing varieties from the University of Minnesota, USDA, and England, aiming for beauty over profit.
Elizabeth Hillyer describes a chair-and-a-half as 34 inches wide and 24% inches high with 21 inch depth. It can resemble a wing arm or miniature sofa and fits as a luxurious bedroom seat or end bed bench. The style blends comfort with smart, half measure design.
Peggy Williams notes a correction to last week’s column. There will be no meeting at the YWCA this Saturday night. A regular social gathering is scheduled for Saturday November 6. The hayrack ride was enjoyed and will be repeated by popular demand.
The Moy club outlines an outdoor Harvest Dance scheduled for Nov 20 with Al Spetrino and his orchestra. Volunteers are welcomed to help decorate, and Jerry Hruby will organize on Nov 16 at the YWCA. Maxine West and Ethel Hosper announce stepping down from key roles. new appointments will be announced soon.
Mr and Mrs George N Cies of Sterling Illinois host a pre nuptial dinner in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel Friday night honoring Miss Martha Joan Phillips and their son William B Cies. Twenty one guests attend with decorations of fall flowers ivy and yellow candles. Out of town guests include Roger Bolton John Bolton Marilyn Bolton Richard Fields B C Bunker John L Hungate Robert Broscovak Marilyn Fredrick Loel Diamond Mary Lou Council plus other locals. Phillips and Crescipe to be married Saturday at 7 pm at Grande Avenue Presbyterian church.
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