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PAGE SIX COUNCIL BLUFFS (IOWA) NONPAREIL--NOVEMBER 16, .1949. Wttk tL 9 9 9 Miss Marjorie Kennedy and Lee Swanson Choose Dec. 17, for Wedding lyjR. AND MRS. Ira A.

Kennedy announce the approaching marriage of their daughter, Marjorie Louise, and Lee H. Swanson of Omaha. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Olaf Swanson of Minn.

The couple plans to be married Dec. 17, at the First Presbyterian church, when the Rev. C. Carson Bransby will officiate. Miss Kennedy teaches fourth grade at Benjamin Franklin school here and received her bachelor of science degree in education from Omaha University.

Her fiance is employed by the Peter Kewltt Construction company in Omaha and served years in the army. Miss Shepard, Fiance, Name Attendants for Saturday Miss Mary Virginia Shepard and her fiance, John Arthur Berger have a members their wedding party. The ceremony will be at noon Saturday in St. Francis Xavier church, followed by a reception at the Hotel Chieftain. All friends of the couple and their parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles D. Shepard and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C.

Berger, are welcome at the church service. Msgr. James P. Danahey will solemnize the nuptial mass. Miss Janice Mayne will be the maid of honor and Lawrence Paulson, best man.

Bridesmaids will be Miss Jane Toohey of Storm Lake, cousin of the bridegroom, Miss Jane Taylor, Miss Marjorie Jensen and Mrs. Jown Joung. Marsha Lynn Shepard, sister of the bride, will be flower girl. John Nelson of Sioux Falls, Jack Tollinger, Donald Shellenberg and Leonard Brugenhemke will be ushers. Miss Barbara Juel will sing and Miss Marcella Flynn will play the organ.

Lund-South Rites ATLANTIS--Betty Schwartz South became the bride of Archie L. at Hiawatha. Nov. 10. The bride is the daughter of Henry Schwartz of Atlantic and her husband is the son of Mr.

and 'Mrs. Harry Lund of Lewis. They are at home in Atlantic. Gunn P. T.

A. will meet Friday at 3:15 p. m. with a movie on the program. The meeting will conclude open house which will be conducted all day at the school.

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A Free needlework pattern printed in the book. Miss Hough and Fiance Set Nov. 19 for Nuptials Miss Sally Hough, daughter of Mrs. R. R.

Hough and the late Mr. Hough, will be married Nov. 19 to Louis E. Hackbart. son of Mr.

and Mrs L. E. Hackbart, sr. The ceremony will take place at the Epworth Methodist church. All friends and neighbors of the couple and their families are invited to attend the ceremony and a reception for invited guests will follow at the church parlors.

Tuesday evening. Miss Margaret Morgan was co-hostess with the bride-elect's mother at the Hough home, when Miss Hough was honored at a miscellaneous pre-nuptial shower. A color scheme of green and white was used in decoration and the refreshment table was centered with a bouquet of green tinted mums, flanked with lighted white tapers. Guests included Miss Emma Jean Mahan, ami Mesdames L. E.

Hackbart, Charles Clausen, Earl Mahan, Reynold Svo- boria of Omaha, bamian Flynn, and Dorothy Sneary. Friday evening, Miss Betty Nicklen and Miss Patricia Me- Donnell of Omaha were co- hostesses at the Nicklen home, when they invited co-workers of the bride-elect, in the dial i of the Northwestern Bell Telephone company. Catholic Daughters Have Pot-Luck Tuesday Tuesday evening in St. Francis church hall, the Catholic Daughters of America held a pot-luck dinner, served from long tables. The tables were decorated in a late fall theme.

Miss Katherine i grand regent, announced that Mrs. W. S. Baird and Mrs. W.

A. Wise, were winners in the state-wide essay contest. "Why I Am a Catholic Daughter." The contest, sponsored by the state court was open to all members of the Iowa Catholic Daughters. s. Katherine Edwards, vice regent, was chairman of the social hour following the dinner.

The next meeting will be Dec. 6. Circle 12 Club will be guests of Mrs. Anna Parks, 414 North Eighth street, Thursday at 12:30 p. m.

Doll Fashions Her beloved dolly will look like new! These teeny-weeny togs are smart and such easy sewing. A few gay scraps for the whole outfit--hat, jumper, jacket, blouse, coat, robe, pajamas, lingerie! Pattern 4531; for dolls 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 inches. Yardages in pattern. This pattern, easy to use, simple to sew, is tested for fit. Has complete illustrated instructions.

Send TWENTY-FIVE CENTS in coins for this patterns to care of The Council" Bluffs Nonpareil, Pattern Department, P. O. Box 5137, Chicago 80, 111. Print plainly YOUR NAME, ADDRESS, ZONE, SIZE, STYLE NUMBER. Send Fifteen Cents more for our Fashion Book.

Pages of patterns for the whole family; gifts, too. Free pattern is printed in the book. usic Department Organ Program Mrs. L. C.

Christofferson was hostess to the music department of the Woman's club Tuesday afternoon. Her new electric organ furnished the music for the program which was a study of the history and qualities of the organ. Mrs. Ralph Williams was assistant hostess. The newly appointed leader, Mrs.

R. D. Phinney, presided. In the absence of Mrs. W.

T. Spanswick, vacationing in California, Mrs. Christofferson was program chairman. She played the "Gloria" from Mozart's twelfth mass, and Ruth Hale also gave an organ solo. She accompanied Mrs.

Andrew Johnson who sang, a Lord," as a Thanksgiving solo and in gratitude for the music of the afternoin and opportunity for the organ program, A trio composed of Mrs. Johnson, Mrs Earl Calame and Mrs. Jack Draper, sang, and Mrs. Christofferson played at the organ in duet with Mrs. J.

I. Mclntyre at the piano. The new director of the Woman's club chorus, Mrs. Helen Sullivan, led a quintet of songs, with organ and piano accompaniment. They were Mesdames H.

F. Goecker, R. E. Day, Earl Calame, W. B.

Hough and W. J. Brandt. Four guests were Mrs. Arline Clothier, Mrs.

Evelyn Wilson, Miss Christine Jessen and Miss Gerine Peterson. Mrs. Phinney poured at the tea table. The refreshment committee were Mrs. Stokes, a i a Goecker.

Mrs. Day and Mrs. Ralph Cables. Next meeting, Jan. 17, will be with Mrs.

C. L. Fahnestock. Museum Committee Sees New Exhibit Members of the museum project committee of the Council Womans' club met at the home of Mrs. A.

A. Robertson for a dessert-luncheon Monday afternoon. The committee reported that the case in the library had been cleaned and that some of the articles were returned to their owners. A book of views of Congleton, England, was donated to the committee. It shows the Asbury church, where Josiah Wedgewood was married.

It also shows scenes taken from the Wedgewood china factory. Mrs. E. H. Sylvester donated the book, and tol-d that her parents were married at the same church.

The next meeting will be Feb. 13 at 1:30 p. at the home of Mrs. J. R.

Sieck, 522 oFurth street. Second Avenue Unit Hears Mrs. Mumford Mrs. Lloyd Mumford gave a resume of Dr. Harry Overstreet's address at the Omaha Institute of Parents and Teachers, Tuesday evening at the Second Avenue Parent Teacher association Mrs.

Mumford stressed the necessities a child must have: security, self-importance and affection. There were more than 100 parents at the meeting, preceded by open house Children of the school were appointed as room hosts and guides, a with the teachers, showed the visiting parents trie-work being done at the school. Mrs. tis Thomas and Mrs. R.

E. Ashley, who represented the i at the conference in Prescott, announced that the school's goal sheet had been awarded a superior rating. Miss Dorris Smith and Miss Madge Hinkle's rooms tied for the attendance award. Mrs. Charles Hartenhoff received the magazine award.

The school children are slated to appear on the radio Feb. 23. Shower for Summer Bride at Sorority Unit I of Nu Phi Mu Junior sorority met at the Hotel Chieftain Tuesday evening and held a post-nuptial miscellaneous shower for Mrs. Ronald Williams, the former Betty Collett, Names were drawn for "rose- buddies" and plans were discussed for a Christmas party to be held Dec. 20.

The next meeting will be Nov. 28 at the Hotel Chieftain. December Date Planned GREENFIELD--Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bayman announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol, to Bill Hemphill, of Fontanelle.

The couple plans to be married Dec. 27. Walnut Giove will hold open house Thursday all day at Walnut Grove school. A special program has been arranged, but the Parent Teacher association will not hold a business meeting. Dad's Night at Harrison Tuesday Dads assumed their wives roles as officers the meeting of the Harrison Parent Teacher association Tuesday evening at the school.

Harold Miller, Bruce Bucknam and Alvin Knight, conducted the business meeting and Wayne a i gave a 'Thought for the Day." Miss Frances Edwards, assistant director of Child Guidance service in Omaha schools, was guest speaker. She said that children are at least 6Va years of age, before they are ready to learn to read. She told of the eye-sight hazard in television sets and urged cooperation between the parent and the teacher. A movie, "Home-made Hazards," was shown. Mrs.

John Jungquist won the evening prize and the room- count went to Miss Beryl Breckerbaumer's second grade. The December meeting will be held on Dec. 13, because of the Christmas vacation. When refreshments were served by John Jungquist, Charles Lane presided at the tea tatle. From The Mailbox TUCSON James Gottbrecht, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Theodore Gottbrecht Council Bluffs, attended a conference at Los Angeles last week-end. He represented the University of Arizona's International Relations club. At the conference were representatives from all the western colleges and university sponored by the Carnegie Foundation for Peace. Bobbie Jean Thurmond Is Seven Tuesday Mrs.

Bert Thurmond arranged a party Tuesday afternoon to note the seventh birthday anniversary of her daughter, Bobbie Jean. A Thanksgiving theme was carried out in the decorations and ice cream. Guests included Janie Gillespie, Jeanne Walsh, Genie Holmes, Kav Cleveland, Gary Linder, Bill Bowen, Bjlly Besore, Denny Bucknam, Gail Curran, cousin of the honoree, Mrs. R. N.

Thurmond, paternal grandmother of the honoree and Billy Thurmond, i W. C. A. Hears Report on Hospital New Wing Mrs. W.

A. Strohbehn, president of the Women's Christian association, discussed plans for the new wing to be built at the hospital when the association met Monday a noon. Mrs, William Craig, wife of tht pastor at Fifth Avenue Methodise church led devotions. Her topic was, "Light ot the World." Mrs. Clauds Nichols and Mrs.

John Sorensen were hostesses for the day. A report on the work of the hospital during the past month, and an explanation of the licensing psogram were given by Miss Dorothea Ely, superintendent of the hospital. Fiity-five women were present. Next meeting wil be Dec. 12.

Mariners Organize at First Presbyterian A group of 10 young married couples met at the First Presbyterian church Tuesday evening for a pot luck supper. Then thoy organized a Mariners' club. The follosving officers were elected: Skippers Phil and Jo Willson; tirst mates, Earl and Joan Maddy; logkeepers, Marvin and Beverly King; pursers, Fred and Lee Stotler, and chaplain, the Rev. C. Carson Bransby.

The Mariners' club will sponsor a Christmas pageant at the First Presbyterian church Dec. 18. After the meeting a skit was presented by Mrs. King, Mrs. Willson and Mrs.

Maddy, and movies'were shown by George Young. The next meeting will be Dec. 6, a pot luck supper at 6:30 p. m. in the Scout room of the church.

Hoot Owl Club Meet at Hague Home Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hague entertained the Hoot Owl club Monday evening at their home. Prizes won by Mrs. Hilma Nelson, Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Falk and Fred Rapp. Mr. and Mrs. Burton Jenkins will be hosts for the December meeting.

Sisters oi Service group of the Reorganized Latter Day Saints church will meet Thursday at 2 p. at the home of Mrs. James H. Ellis, 1907 South Eleventh street. HOBO light A Makes Perfect Toast Shower for Radio Bride-to-Be Mrs.

Earl Hallberg was hostess Tuesday evening at a miscellaneous shower for her sister-in-law, Miss Alice Hallberg. Miss Hallberg will be married Dec. 27 to Bob Friedgen of Omaha on the Bride and Groom radio program in Hollywood. While the bride-to-be opened her gifts, the hostess played nuptial records. Mrs.

C. M. Hallberg assisted her in serving. In the games, prizes were won by Mrs. C.

M. Hallberg, Mrs. Elaine Shreeves and Miss Carmella Kyster. The supper table was centered with a bride doll and a cake decorated with red roses. Guests also were Mesdames Betty Sweeney, Theodore Kyster, Jensina Jensen, Pat Shreeves and Beatrice Dinovo.

Tea Fetes Miss Shepard Mrs. H. A. j. aulson and Mrs.

Charles Tyson honored Miss Virginia Shepard at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday afternoon at the former's home. After Miss Shepard opened her gifts, tea was served as the guests visited. Mrs. A. R.

Irwin of Omaha, poured, and Mrs. Arthur C. Berger, served the ices. Miss Shepard will be married Saturday noon to John Berger. Other guests were Mesdames Arthur C.

Brown, D. L. Shellenberg, Dale Donar, Laverne Tollinger, George Beno, C. V. Edwards, J.

B. William Knox, Glenn Wilcox and E. B. Floersch and Miss Barbara Brown. Miss Kretfeic Gives Travelog Miss Germaine Krettek described her summer trip to Europe at a meeting of her chapter, GQ, of the P.

E. O. sister-, hood Tuesday evening. Miss Jean Beardsley was hostess, assisted by Mrs. Harold L.

Montgomery. Mr. David P. McDaniel, who recently moved to Chicago and who was scheduled to be a hostess, performed her duties "by remote control." Mrs. Jack VanDercreek was a guest.

Next meeting will be Dec. 6 at the home of Mrs. Herbert Johnk, 218 Turley avenue. Franklin P. T.

A. Has 210 at Open'House Classwork at Franklin school was on display when the Parent Teacher association had open house Tuesday afternoon. In the entrance hall was a poster made of smaller posters on national education week. One room showed utensils used by pioneers, another had an Indian exhibit. One sixth grade presented a playlet on "Little Women" they wrote.

Tea was served in the gymnasium between 3 and 4 with teachers as hostesses. Eighth grade girls poured. The parent education class will meet Nov. 22 at 1:30 p.m., at the school. Principal Maude Meyers will i preadolescence.

Missionary Society Thanksgiving Program Thanksgiving was the theme for the Missionary society meeting of Our Savior's Lutheran church Tuesday evening. Mrs. Gustav Axelsen led devotions and Miss Martha Wang- burg told the story of the early Thanksgivings. Mrs. Andrew Nelson reported on the recent rummage sale.

Next meeting was set for Dec. 13. Hostesses were Miss Wang- burg, Mrs. Arnold Christensen and Mrs. Clifford Mortensen.

jj. Prof. Baer Will" Speak at Woman's Auxiliary Prof. Hans Baer, a displaced person now living in Omaha, will be speaker at the Woman's auxiliary of St. Paul's Episcopal church, Friday.

The monthly meeting will be at 1:30 p. in the church parish house. The Altar guild will act as hostess for the tea which follows the meeting. Woodcrest group of the Reorganized Latter Day Saints church will meet Thursday at 2 p. at the home of Mrs.

Walter Dunkle, 301 North i street. SECRETS Of CHARM by JOHN ROBERT POWERS It's an axiom of models and actresses that you must feel beautiful to look beautiful. A a d- ness immediately routes any feeling of a course. That's why I make sure a every Powers model learns to have complete control Powers over her every movement. She must be graceful, fluid and natural at all times.

This 1 f-confidence subtly changes her whole appearance, even her facial expression. I know of no easier, more delightful, nor surer way to attain these important qualities than through dancing. And so in our Powers laboratory of charm, we have developed a routine especially for you. Every woman can increase her attractiveness faster than she ever thought possible, if she will "Dance through a Week to Beauty." There are just six steps, one to be learned each day and by the end of a week, you will be trimmer, slimmer, surer, limberer and proud of yourself! Today's Step You "Dance through a Week to Beauty" in three-part time. So start i your favorite waltz now and I'll show you the third step.

(If you missed the first two. watch for npws of how to get them later this week.l With feet together, arms at your sides, you are ready to start. A. Point your right toe as far to the right as you can. Then slide your right foot sidewise to the right.

Bend your Bridal Gifts for Miss Wilma Grate Mrs. Leonard Harper was hostess Tuesday i at a miscellaneous shower in honor of her sister. Miss. i a Grate. Miss Grate will be a i Nov.

26 to Charles Stone of Omaha. After playing a game to tell the bridal couple's fortune, guests played bunko. Miss Patricia Grate an-d Miss Peggy Foutch won prizes. Supper was served from a table covered with a hand-crocheted cloth. Also present were the honoree's mother, Mrs.

Jennie Grate, and Mesdames Nora Foutch, Junior Foutch, Ole Johnson, Charles Johnson, Sherman Pike and Mac Westcott. Rue P. T. A. Hears Superintendent Mourer After open house at Rue school early in the evening, the Parent Teacher association held its November meeting followed by a bake sale.

Mrs. Brownell, president, was presented with a corsage by the executive board while the unit sang, "Happy Birthday." Superintendent Russell J. Mourer spoke on the needs of the school and Dr. R. E.

Weaver described the flourine treatment for teeth. The Thomas Jefferson boys' quartet sang. A trio, dubbed the "Sad Sorrowful Songsters," amused the audience as they sang. In the group are Ellis Butler, Mrs. William Pon- celow and Mrs.

Lyle Adams. Omaha Couple Wed LOGAN--Mrs. Ruby Hughey and Jimmie Lee Wood both of Omaha were married Saturday at the Logan courthouse in the office of the clerk of Harrison County district court. The Rev. S.

J. Watson, pastor of the Church of God of Christ in Omaha, officiated. Charlie D. Wood of Omaha attended the couple. HYourHose Fills Up -Spoils Sleep Tonight! A few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol in each nostril works right where trouble is to open nose, relieve stuffy, transient congestion.

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B. Swing your left arm baefc at shoulder level, until it is completely outstretched to the left, palm up. Let your body swing left with this movement as you gradually straighten out your right (Do not move it out of Keep your i arm out to the right. While You Keep Humming C. Return to position A.

D. Repeat three times; twice. E. Brins your fppt together as you fling your left arm to shoulder level at your left side the fourth time. Your right arm remains in position at shoulder level on your right side.

F. Now, lunge to the left as you swing your right arm across to meet your left to reverse the movement of A and B. G. Repeat three times and finish with your feet together, both arms flung out, shoulder level to your sides. Mastering today's movement will give you greatly increased flexibility in your arms and torso, but perhaps you'll prize it most highly because its' a real waist whittler, too.

Be sure to get tomorrow's step! It's a sure way to tighten abdominal muscles, limber legs, whittle and willow arms while you improve your grace and enjoy dancing! (Copyright 1949 by John F. DilleCo.) P. S. J. R.

P. A Tnu ru-p welcome, of rjharpp. In mv card, TEN" SEC- Isaacsons Here for Week-end Mr. and Mrs. John J.

Isaacson and Danny Joe of Des Moines came Tuesday evening to visit Mr. Isaacson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J.

Isaacson. Arriving Wednesday will be Mr. and Mrs. J. R.

Isaacson of Pocatello, Idaho, en route to her home in Harcourt. After attending the funeral of her father, John Schill, there, they, will stop in Council Bluffs' before returning west. Gunner, Bob Wilmes, Honored at Duck Dinner Before leaving late Tuesday evening for the west coast, en- route to two years of duty in Hawaii, Navy Gunner Bob Wilmes was honored at a duck dinner, by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Vanderpool.

Places were set for Mr. and Mrs. Jack Eischaid, Clayton Vanderpool, Jack Doran, Mike McPartland, Miss Joan Olsen and Miss Mary Lou Doran and the hosts' children. Cindy and Chuckie Vanderpool. Three Hostesses for Miss Patricia Bryant Miss Patricia Bryant received gifts in a miscellaneous shower when Mrs.

C. F. Roach, Mrs. M. Anderson and Mrs.

V. Vanderloo entertained. The party was at the Roach home Monday evening. Miss Bryant will be married Dec. 28 to Donald Wellman.

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