New Fashions Show at Killian's Fall Review
Mary Lou Moore reports a Killian Company fall fashion show drawing several hundred women from coed to matron. The "Lady Like" collection featured casuals suits and dress-up frocks with peplums bustle backs and pencil-slim skirts in Renaissance colors. Hats with feathers and Chantilly lace complemented outfits. three young men modeled attire. a fall wedding with moss green bridesmaids and satin gown closed the event. Mrs. John T. Massey served as fashion co-ordinator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Killian
Faille
Coppertone
John T. Massey
Killian Company
Mrs Toms Hosts Luncheon for Twelve at Cedar Rapids Club
Mrs. Robert C. Toms of 2300 Grande Avenue SE entertained twelve guests at a Thursday luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The event followed a formal afternoon gathering, with guests from local circles in attendance.
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Robert C. Toms
Grande Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Guests Attend Formal Dinner With Twelve Place Settings
A group of out-of-town visitors were hosted for a formal dinner where twelve places were laid. The event showcased hospitality with careful seating arrangements reflecting attention to guests and social protocol.
Hobo party hosted by Beta Sigma Phi chapter kicks off rushees
Gamma Beta chapter held a hobo party Thursday evening to honor rushees. Hostess Mrs. Don Durland of 1933 Cold Stream Avenue NE welcomed guests. Attending rushees included Wanda Johnson Eileen Maier Harold Hixson and Don ald Ceynar plus several others.
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Gamma Beta
Beta Sigma Phi
Don Durland
Cold Stream Avenue
Wanda Johnson
Eileen Maier
Harold Hixson
Donald Ceynar
Iowan Endorses National Head Of Women's Club
The Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs unanimously endorsed Mrs. Hiram C. Houghton of Red Oak for president of the national federation. Election will be in 1950. The federation will focus on Youth with Mrs. A. D. Wiese directing the program. Six paintings from the penny art fund were bought for clubs with the best art programs, awarded to Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Center Junction Superior and Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Hiram C. Houghton
Red Oak
National Federation
Ann Brunk
Edna Hogan
Doris Wood
Fort Dodge
Dorothy Houts
Edwin Bruns
Cedar Rapids
Center Junction
Superior
Sanborn
Fifty Attend Benefit Breakfast and Fur Show at Cedar Rapids Club
At Cedar Rapids Woman's club Thursday morning a benefit breakfast and fur show drew fifty attendees. Sponsored by Mrs. Charles Norberg's ways and means unit, proceeds support the club's building fund, with Albert's Fur Heaven presenting the fashion show.
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Cedar Rapids Woman's Club
Charles Norberg
Ways and Means Unit
Albert
Fur Heaven
20-40 Club News Opens New YWCA Headquarters
Despite steady rain nearly 20 club members attended a wiener roast at Ellis Park as the 20 40 Club prepares to move its headquarters to the YWCA. The first Saturday night gathering at the new location will feature a decorated recreation room, nickelodion music, a soft drink counter and games. The club plans social events and half monthly outdoor activities, with coat check and host duties managed by members.
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Mother Nature
Ellis Park
Y.W.C.A
Cedar Rapids
Women Voters Board Fills Three Vacancies
Grinnell AP report states the state board of the League of Women Voters of Iowa filled three vacancies at its fall meeting in Grinnell. Mrs. David L. Ross was named first vice president, Mrs. James Leach becomes second vice president, and Mrs. Oliver H. Hauptmann is the new state treasurer.
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Grinnell
League of Women Voters of Iowa
David L. Ross
James Leach
Davenport
Oliver H. Hauptmann
New Members in Highlanders 34 Join Iowa City Band
The University of Iowa all girl Scottish Highlanders add 34 new members, boosting total to 92. Eastern Iowa selections include Marilyn Jensen and Mary Joan McCarthy among others. The group will travel to Chicago for the Railroad Fair and perform at the Indiana Iowa football game on October 2 in Bloomington.
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Iowa City
University of
Mr and Mrs Al Bright Return From Weeklong Vacation
Mr and Mrs Justin W Al Bright of 2249 Washington Avenue SE have returned from a weeklong vacation that covered Washington D C and New York City, marking a brief national trip for the couple.
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Justin W. Albright
Washington Avenue SE
Washington, D. C
New York
Sorority Chapter Meets At Esther Smith Home
Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omega cron national sorority met Thursday at 815 E avenue NW. Twenty one members attended. After the meeting refreshments were served. Hostesses were Miss Esther Smith Margaret Garretson and Farrell Dyson.
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Iota Epsilon Chapter
Pi Omicron National Sorority
Esther Smith
E Avenue NW
Miss Smith
Margaret Garretson
Farrell Dyson
Elizabeth Ann Murfield and Kenneth L Larson Wed in Martelle
Elizabeth Murfield and Kenneth L Larson were married Sept 18 at Martelle Methodist Church with Dr. Lloyd H Scheerer officiating. The couple will live on a farm near Fairfield after a Michigan Canada wedding trip. both are Iowa State graduates.
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Martelle
Elizabeth Ann Murfield
Kenneth L. Larson
Martelle Methodist Church
Lloyd H. Scheerer
Des Moines
Merle T. Murfield
Larson
Elmer K. Larson
Fairfield
Scheerer
Donald Caspers
Mt. Vernon
C. F. Dandareau
Denver
Emily O'Connor
Rosalie van Dyke
Carl Leiden
Iowa City
Miriam Russell
Anamosa
Sharon Larson
Rickie Wickham
Roy Larson
Charles Dingle
Ottumwa
Kenneth Parrett
George Peebler
Dale Stanley
Michigan
Canada
Iowa State College
Fairfield High School
Selective Service Golf At Elmcrest Club
Thirty two women competed at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club with the older players defeating the younger group. Prize winners listed include Mrs C G Davis, Clarence Schulte, Russell Sandercock and Wayne Cooper. Next week features a blind bogey to close the women’s season.
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Elmcrest Golf and Country Club
Oldsters
Mmes
C. G. Davis
Clarence Schulte
Russell Sandercock
Wayne Cooper
Ray Tapper
Lincoln Alleys
W. G. Kruckenberg
Harold Allen
Merlin Rees
John Petersen
Don Smith
Designing Woman They’ve Been Framed in Shadow Box Style
A design note on updating curved top shelf wall niches with internal lighting to create shadow box effects. Recommends wood or heavy wallboard frames that cover the niche top, suggesting lacquered finishes in black, Chinese red, dark green, or natural light wood.
New Shadow Box Niche Decorative Frames Adorn Rooms
A new styled shadow box niche is described as a bold wall feature. It suggests affordable frames that resemble tortoise shell or marbleized paper and promises to elevate wall niches with a striking, well-made look.
King's Daughters Circle Hosts Dessert Luncheon
Mrs. Bert Teeters entertained members of Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon Thursday. Mrs. Hoyt Thomas led devotions and Bible study with guests Mrs. D. E. Wilson and Mrs. Claud Doud. The next meeting will be October 14 at the Thomas home.
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Bert Teeters
Wildwood Drive
Ethel Evans
King’s Daughters
Hoyt Thomas
Teeters
D. FE. Wilson
Claud Doud
Thomas
Maplewood Drive
Veal Chops Braising Tip with Marjoram Seasoning
A kitchen tip advises seasoning veal chops with powdered marjoram before braising. Begin with a small amount of liquid, then add more as needed during braising to maintain moisture and flavor.
Notice to Contractors for School Roofing Bids
Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the Secretary Independent School District Cedar Rapids Iowa until 12 00 noon October 1848 for reroofing Harrison School Auditorium and power house Eleventh Street and L Avenue NW and reroofing Garfield School Maplewood Drive and K Avenue NE Detailed specs at the Secretary 346 Second Avenue Southwest Deposit of 3 percent of bid required Board may reject any or all bids Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa September 23 1948 Independent School District Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa Lundquist Secretary
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Independent School District
Cedar Rapids Linn County
Iowa
Second Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Harrison School
Eleventh Street
L Avenue
Garfield
Maplewood Drive
K Avenue
Second Avenue Southwest
Board of Directors
Cedar Rapide
Linn County
Lundquist
Secretarz
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Mary Lou Moore
Mrs. Toms
Marvin McShane
Avenue NE
Beta Sigma Phi Group
Seilax
Soilex
Soilax
Aed
Mitvalsky
Midwest
Second Street
Iowan
Women's Club
C. ER. Woman's Club
Peggy Williams
Women Voters Board
Highlanders
Justin Albrights
PI Omicron Sorority
Elizabeth Murfield
K. L. Larson
Elmcrest Club
McNamara
Homemakers House
First Avenue E
Designing Woman
Elizabeth Hillyer
Dread Lauter
HY Power
Nypower
Breda Wow
Zey
Parerciis
Robbins
Abbi A Robbins Appliance Co
Your General Electric
Second Avenue SE
Melrose
Neschea
Gorham
Gorham Melrose
The
Harmony
Higbee’s
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