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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1946

Page

8

Mapleton Couple Wed in Des Moines Ceremony

James E Bromwell and Dorothy Bennett of Mapleton wed at University Church of Christ Des Moines. Dorothy, a Drake graduate and army veteran, is a Kappa Alpha Theta member and ex captain. James, son of Mr and Mrs Max Bromwell, is a University of Iowa and Harvard MBA graduate, Phi Kappa Psi member. The couple planned a Cedar Rapids arrival after a Des Moines reception at the Des Moines Club.

Oliver P. Bennett Mapleton Dorothy James E. Bromwell Max T. Bromwell Twenty-first Street Cere University Church of Christ Des Patricia Weaver Des Moines Des Moines Club Drake University Bramwell Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Special Services Division Army Browmell University of Iowa Harvard School of Business Administration Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Bromwell Cedar Rapids

Marriage of Miss Peggy Magee and Donald Pfeil in Sioux City

Miss Peggy Jane Magee daughter of the late Dr J B Magee and Mrs Magee of Denver Colo married Saturday in Sioux City to Donald C Pfeil son of Mr and Mrs L W Pfeil of Wausa Neb The couple plan to reside on a farm near Wausa Neb.

Peggy Jane Magee Donald C. Pfeil Sioux City Magee J. B. Magee Cornell College

Rundquist Couple Back From New England Trip

Mr and Mrs H A Rundquist of 1400 Second Avenue SE returned Monday from a ten day tour of the New England states.

H. A. Rundquist Second Avenue SE New England States

District 3 Meth​odist lunch at Mrs Davis home

District 3 of St Pauls Methodist church will meet Friday at 1 for luncheon at the home of Mrs L P Davis 2040 Park avenue SE. The group was to have met with Mrs W W Richards.

St. Paul's Methodist Church L. P. Davis Park Avenue SE W. W. Richards

Moquat Family Guests A Week in Wisconsin Home

Jr. and their daughter Anna Marie of Moquat Wisconsin have stayed a week with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Jerman at 727 Tenth Avenue SW and Mrs. John Roy at 906 A Avenue NW.

LizEnby Family Reunion Held in Iowa City Park

The Ilizenby family reunion took place Sunday at a park in Iowa City with 71 members attending.

Ilizenby Iowa City Park

Designing Woman Draperies Boost Room Style with Added Fabric

The article advises using generous amounts of drapery fabric to elevate room appearance even on tight budgets. If already hung stingy draperies, add matching fabric or a second color, ensuring same type and weight, to improve cohesion. A cornice ties new or old fabric together for a finished look. It also mentions a diamond cutting advancement: the forty facet girdle enhancement.

Jeweled Decorations For Suits This Fall

Fashion notes from the Lilli Ann company of Cedar Rapids describe jeweled decorations and new belt details for fall suits. Tailored lines feature pilatanell belts, removable to switch to a less dressy loose swing coat, with broad shoulders and full sleeves. Push-up and Dolman sleeves pair with longer gloves, while turquoise beige claret choline and leaf green colorways appear in criss cross jackets.

Lilli Ann Company Cal- RE Ne Cedar Rapids

Nine lifelong friends gather for a late weekend snack

Mrs. Carl Weltch hosted nine women, all over 60, at 1120 Twenty second Avenue SW last weekend. Guests included Libbie Janko and Emily Bozanek among others. Mrs. Carl Butterfield assisted in serving a late snack.

Carl Weltch Twenty-second Avenue The Mines Joe de Fore John Pyle Libbie Janko Mary Sadelek Emily Bozanek John Peil Tim O'Brien Lottie Mitralsky Carl Butterfield Welth

Gardeners Warned To Harvest Before Frost In September

Larry Grove of Iowa State College cautions gardeners to monitor forecasts this September. Frost threatens squash, pumpkins, tomatoes, peppers, and other tender crops, while fruits store poorly if frost damaged. Sweet potatoes may wait until after the frost but should not stay exposed once rot potential passes.

Larry Grove Iowa State College

Notice of Probate for George Le Deceased in Iowa County

Notice is hereby given that on the 20th day of a cited month a last will and testament of George Le late of this county deceased will come before the court for probate. Interested parties must appear to contest or verify the will per state probate laws.

Notke Peeners Was Iowa George le

Lorraine Lane Wed to Harlan Davis Saturday

Mr and Mrs Sheldon O Lane announce the marriage of their daughter Lorraine to Harlan Davis son of Mr and Mrs Charles Davis The ceremony was held Saturday at the Second Christian church with Rev J E Linkletter officiating The bride wore a blue suit with black and white accessories and gardenia corsage Davis served in the army corps for 34 months

Sheldon O. Lane E Avenue NE Lorraine Harlan Davis Charles Davis Eighth Street NW Second Christian Church J. E. Linkletter Davis The Army

Kansas Guests In R. A. Edgar Home

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Couser and their son James of Manhattan Kansas visit the home of Mrs. Couser’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Edgar, at 612 Sixteenth Street SE.

Kansas R. A. Edgar C. W. Couser James Manhattan Kan

Taylor heads to Waldorf College Forest City for first term

Harry R. Taylor son of Mr and Mrs W H Taylor 311 Thirty seventh street NE leaves Sunday for his first term at Waldorf College Forest City He will be a freshman student in the college of commerce.

Harry R. Taylor W. H. Taylor Waldorf College Forest City College of Commerce

Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People

Poem reflects on true treasure beyond wealth of yachts and art. Simple comforts like a safe home, caring family, good meals, and health define happiness. The poet questions what rich men’s wealth can truly buy compared to humble securities.

Notice of Administratrix for Cora May Bretnall estate

On September 16 1946 the undersigned was appointed Administratrix of the estate of Cora May Bretnall of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment.

Iowa Linn County Quaiifield Cora May Bretnall Iate

Miss Catherine Evans Weds Leighton Durr at St Patrick’s

Catherine Evans and Leighton Durr married Saturday morning at St Patrick's Church by Rev D G Peters. The Evans family of 620 Second Street SW hosted fifty guests at a Roosevelt Hotel reception before the couple, who will reside in Cedar Rapids, begin their life together.

Catherine Evans Leighton Durr St. Patrick's Church D. G. Peters John E. Evans Second Street Mr. Durr C. A. Durr Marie Buresh Virginia Durr John D. Reeder Harold Durr Gene Sullivan Fred Palumbo Keith Halverson Roosevelt Hotel Mrs. Durr Cedar Rapids

Patricia Bruce Marries Delbert Smith Jr in St Patrick’s Church

Patricia Bruce wed Delbert Smith Jr son of Mr and Mrs Delbert Smith Los Angeles. Ceremony read Saturday at St Patrick's Church by Rev D G Peters. Attendants Miss Mary Beth Ollinger and Ray Yakle. Bride wore gray pin stripe suit black pumps white feather hat corsage of roses and gardenias. Mr Smith employed by Yanda Machine Co Rapids.

Guy Bruce Eighth Avenue SW Patricia Delbert ‘Smith, Jr Delbert Smith Los Angeles St. Patrick’s Church D. G. Peters Ing Mary Beth Ollinger Parnell Ray Yakle Cedar Rapids

Gladiolus Society to Meet Thursday in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at Yale Mitchell’s home, 3865 Mt. Vernon Avenue SE.

C. R. Gladiolus Society Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society Yale Mitchell Mt. Vernon Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

James Bromwell Dorothy Bennett Gabardine van Nostrands Collins Mr. and Mrs. L. W. van Nos Peggy Magee H. A. Rundquists Wisconsin Lazenby Reunion Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Lestrous Medical Arts O Surgical Supply Co Second Street Sedial Jewelers DIAL Northwood Northwood Dairy Guernsey Lorraine Lane Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Star Jewelry CO. Re A Christ First Avenue Fé Buehler Bros Post Office Folger’s Coffee Limi Tee Co Berkeley Street Boston Mass Patricia Bruce Delbert Smith, JR May's Drug Store America Monty Third Ave MONE
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