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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1948

Page

2

Art Show To Open with Tea Sunday

The Cedar Rapids Art Show opens with a tea on Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. on the second floor of the public library. Sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Art Association, the exhibit runs through Sept. 30 with hours 3:30 to 5:30 Monday to Friday and 2:30 to 5:30 Saturday and Sunday. Miss Susan Darling is attendant with Mrs. David Turner and Mrs. W. J. Brown pouring. Assisting are Miss Barbara Boyd and Miss Gloria Johnston. Exhibition committee members include Mrs. F. Wallace Darling Mrs. Harry Chadima and Rev. Waldemar Argow.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Art Association Susan Darling David Turner W. J. Brown Barbara Boyd Gloria Johnston F. Wallace Darling Harry Chadima Waldemar Argow

Kiddies Party Hosted by Beta Sigma Phi Chapter

The Sigma chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held a kiddies party on Wednesday with attendees dressed as children. Hostess was Miss Kathleen Shea of 1901 Johnson Avenue NW, with guests Ethel tzer, Doris Ellison and Laureen Keoppel among those present.

Sigma Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Kathleen Shea Johnson Avenue NW Ethel Tzer Doris Ellison Laureen Keoppel

Shower for Miss Esther Hueneke Prepares Bride for Oct 10

Mrs. Melvin Kramer hosted a Tuesday evening shower at 1700 First Avenue NW for Miss Esther Hueneke. Nine guests attended including out of town guest Mrs Clyde Wilkinson of Davenport. Miss Hueneke will wed Vernon Baasch of Miles on October 10.

Melvin Kramer First Avenue NW Esther Hueneke Clyde Wilkinson Davenport

Women’s Society Luncheon at St Paul’s Methodist Church

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of St Paul’s Methodist Church will meet Friday at 1 p.m. for a luncheon in the church social rooms. This luncheon replaces the usual circle meetings on this date.

Women’s Society of Christian Service St. Paul's Methodist Church

Fashion trends for youth echo maternal suede winter ensemble

Young style this year mirrors mothers with suede cloth winter outfits featuring full backs.

Nelsons Host Bridge Luncheon for Twenty Guests

Mrs Joe Frederick and Mrs Carl W Nelson entertained Tuesday at a bridge luncheon at the Neilson home 601 Twenty seventh street NE. Places were laid for 20 guests.

Joe Frederick Carl W. Nelson Neilson Twenty-seventh Street

Gloria Spielman and Thomas Meis wed in Dubuque

Miss Gloria Anne Spielman and Thomas Patrick Meis were married Tuesday at St. Patrick's Church in Dubuque by Rev. J. J. Kane. Guests included Cedar Rapids and Dubuque families. reception for 100 followed at Prairie Acre before the couple left for a Chicago trip and planned residence in Iowa City.

Gloria Anne Spielman Thomas Patrick Meis St. Patrick’s Church Dubuque J. J. Kane Donald E. Spielman Meis Herman A. Meis Sixth Avenue SE Herman Meis, Jr Joan Meis Stanley Spielman Jack Livermore Cedar Rapids Jack Keller Prairie Acre Chicago Iowa City University of Iowa Herman Meis Francis John Therese Tony Meis M. H. Thomson Harry Whelan

Darlene Musser and Byrl Burrell Wed in Cedar Rapids Home

Darlene Rose Musser and Byrl Dean Burrell wed Saturday in the bridegroom’s parents’ home. The couple will reside at 526 Seventh Avenue SW after a short wedding trip.

Darlene Rose Musser Byrl Dean Burrell Lucinda Musser Mt. Vernon Road George Burrell Seventh Avenue Wayne Meyer Cedar Rapids Seventh Avenue SW

Designing Woman Rolls Out Roller Screen Blinds For Walls

A design item promotes roller screen blinds as a stylish upgrade for window walls. The blinds use smooth finished basswood slats with beveled edges to block light, with finishes in many decorator colors. They are custom made to fit each wall, matching size and color to the room.

Miss Hauser Pupils To Present Recitals

Miss Eulalia Hauser will present eighty piano and violin students in a series of studio recitals Sunday. Programs begin 1 30 p m 2 30 p m and 4 p m with solo organ pieces and a piano organ duet by Miss Hauser and Miss Dicken. The list names many students across the three programs.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Miss Hauser Beverly Dicken Lynette Smith Vicki Klemesrud Linda Armstrong Frederick Anderson Dick Dodge Darlene Dew Ruth Hill Suzanne Kozik Judy Thomas Sheryl Edwards Jacqueline Livesay Dick McArtor Sally Elsworth Jack Linden Martin Hill Marlene Belthius Therese Popelka David Waldron Sharon Olson Helen Lee Soukup Daniel Schmitz Peter Stein Diane Schmitz Eirwin Hulbert Jack Willman Janet Lewis Janice Gosnell Gordon Craft Joan Long Janet Cashman Billy Delp Billy Roberts Charles Waldron Judith Parazil Joan Masek Adele Abodeely Wayne Siepman Nancy Kay Zeariing Carolyn Nay Virginia Hoyt Robert Jeffries Doris Sirowy Norma Kissich Sandra Sirowy Bobby Bartunek Jolly Lucas Deanne Herron Audrey Reggentin Kay Ales Rochelle Jacobson Mary Elizabeth Eaton

Ranger Club to Hold Annual Family Picnic at Ellis Park

Members of the Ranger club meet Sunday at noon for their annual picnic at Ellis Park rose garden. Bring a covered dish and follow picnic requirements. Ice cream and a list will be furnished by the club.

Ranger Club Ellis Park Rose Garden

Donna Ward and Eugene Holub Bride in Prairieburg

Donna Louise Ward and Eugene W Holub were married Monday morning in St. Josephs church Prairieburg by Rev Joseph Surovy. The bride wore white satin with a net veil and carried white gladiolas and pink roses. Flowers, attendants, and a reception followed with a five tiered cake as the couple left for a wedding trip.

Prairieburg Donna Louise Ward Eugene W. Holub St. Joseph's Church Joseph Surovy Donald E. Ward Coggon James Kraus Marilyn Ward Joyce Trusdell Susan Hopper Leann Ward Donna Lee Rickless Leonard Holub Glen Whiting Nick Stark Robert Hopper Earl Holub Robert Lockwood

Tanweka Camp Fire Elects Officers at Klumpar Home

The Tanweka Camp Fire group met Tuesday at 1062 G Avenue NW the home of guard ian Mrs George Klumpar. Elected officers are Judy Owen president Nancy McHugh vice president Priscilla Klumpar secretary Judy McNeill treasurer. Members listed include Reva Rhatigan Rae Strawman Nancy Graham and Judith Fritz Mrs Howard Rhatigan serves as group sponsor.

Tanweka the Guardian George Klumpar G Avenue NW Judy Owen Nancy McHugh Priscilla Klumpar Judy McNeill Reva Rhatigan Rae Strawman Nancy Graham Judith Fritz Howard Rhatigan

Pattern 4549 for Jr Miss suit and circle skirt

Inverted pleats create a fitted jacket silhouette while a full circle skirt completes the outfit. Pattern 4549 is available in Jr Miss sizes 11 13 15 and 17 with size 13 requiring 50 yards of 39 inch fabric. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept. 130 N Clinton St Chicago Ill. Include name address size and style number.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept Clinton St Chicago Ill Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street

Debutantes Lose Touch Says Designer in New York

Ruth Constad reports designer Elizabeth Hawes argues debutantes fail to please upper class men and coal miner’s daughters offer solid appeal She claims wealthier suitors seek women with brains and modesty and that coal miner’s daughters are purer more practical and less neurotic than society’s social set.

New York Elizabeth Ae Miss Hawes Rinehart and Company Nelson Rockefeller Francis Hitchcock

Miss Dorothy Prout Enters Sophomore Year at Marycrest

Miss Dorothy Prout daughter of Dr and Mrs F J Prout 2721 First Avenue SE leaves for her sophomore year at Marycrest College in Davenport.

Dorothy Prout F. J. Prout First Avenue SE Marycrest College Davenport

Past Presidents Club Plans Canteen Book for Veteran Care

The Past Presidents' club 4 D. of H. Protective Association met at Mrs. Alice Parcell's home 2630 Meadowbrook drive SE. Etta A. Branson regional director of Creston attended as a guest. The group plans to buy a one year canteen book for a disabled veteran at Knoxville hospital.

Club 4 H. Protective Association Alice Parcell Meadowbrook Drive Etta A. Branson Creston Knoxville Hospital

Miss Ruth Kubik Bride Elect Is Feted by Van Buren Faculty

Van Buren school faculty honored Ruth Kubik, bride elect, at a dinner at the Embassy club. Thirteen attended the event. Kubik will wed Saturday to Dr. Robert Frost of Oak Park Illinois.

van Buren School Ruth Kubik Embassy Club Miss Kubik Robert Frost Oak Park, Ill

Truman and Dewey to Speak in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles President Truman and Governor Dewey schedule major speeches a day apart. Luckey says Gilmore stadium is needed for Trumans Sept 23 address due to lighting prep for Dewey the next night. McGrath accuses Republicans of leasing an empty stadium to bar Truman, calling the move un American.

Los Angeles Truman Dewey E. George Luckey Truman-Barkley Gilmore Stadium Hollywood Bow J. Howard McGrath G.O.P Mr. Truman Gov. Dewey

Truman May Have To Pay To Hear Himself Talk

President Truman may have to pay to hear himself speak when he visits Oklahoma City for the state fair on September 28. State Democratic leaders arranged for the appearance but the plan faces fee and crowd-control questions as the event nears.

Truman Oklahoma City

Fair Rules Spark Question Over Free Admissions

Fair Manager Pete Baker questions who will cover costs for a staff of 100 as patrons ponder the 16 year old rule against free admissions and the possibility of paying 60 cents for the President.

Fair Pete Baker

Butcher Pleads Guilty Over Air Charged Roast Weight

Los Angeles butcher Edward Renert, 40, faces a $150 fine and 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to charging a customer for 16 cents worth of air. He admitted using an electric fan on meat scales to add 3.25 ounces to a $2.65 roast.

Los Angeles Edward Renert

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Beta Sigma Phi Group W.S.C.S Mmes Nelson, Frederick Kresge First Avenue Gloria Spielman Thomas Meis Byrl Dean Burrell Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Donna Ward Eugene Holub Tanweka Camp Tun CU Nees West Side Sewing Machine Co Third Avenue Ruth Constad Protective Association L.A Sebke & Taylor Siebke & Taylor CO Midwest Remo Fala Aretnh Chapeaux Louise Armstrong's
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