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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1955

Page

3

Joyce E Novak Becomes Bride of Robert Hay

Joyce E Novak daughter of Mr and Mrs R J Novak and Robert B Hay son of Mr and Mrs George Hay both of Marion were married Friday evening at Prairie Chapel Methodist Church. The double ring candlelight ceremony drew about 200 relatives and friends. The bride wore white satin with lace bodice and Mandarin collar, carried a white Bible with an orchid, and was supported by Ma tron of honor Mrs Eugene Novak and bridesmaids Leota Hay and Carol Novak. The couple left for a South trip. Mr Hay works at Iowa Manufacturing Co and Mrs Hay at Farmers State Bank. They will reside in Marion, Iowa.

Joyce E. Novak Mir R. J. Novak Robert BE. Hay George Hay Marion Prairie Chapel Methodist Church Harry D. Green Sharon Dixon William Hintz Eugene Novak Leota Hay Carol Novak Donald Hay Cedar Falls Robert Murray Roy Schnell Floyd Mumm Ichungh C. M. Andrew Alburnett Harold Murray Irene Nelson Roxi Scott

Girls for tray service at Marion A and W Root Beer Stand

Short ad announces girls for tray service at Marion A and W Root Beer Stand with phone contact 482-W for applicants.

Marion A & W Root Beer

Westminster guild meets and visits Methodist church service

The Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church will meet at the church Wednesday evening. After the service at 8 they will go to the Methodist church, then be entertained at the home of Miss Alice Wallace.

Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church Methodist Church Alice Wallace

Centennial IOOF and auxiliary meet at eight

Centennial Encampment No. 91 IOOF and the auxiliary will hold a meeting in the hall at eight tonight. The gathering focuses on fraternal activities and community fellowship.

IOOF

For Sale 3 Bedroom Modern Home Adv

For sale a modern 3 bedroom home. Phone number 630 for details.

Marion City Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday

Marion city council will convene Monday at 7 p.m. in City Hall to discuss local matters and public business. The session invites resident participation and details may be posted by the city clerk.

Marion City Council

For rent unfurnished apartment at 1024 18th St Adv

Unfurnished apartment available for rent at 1024 18th Street advertised. Contact the advertiser for details on rent, lease terms, and viewing times.

18Th St

Rural Garden Club Meeting on Garden Planning Pays

The Rural Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Robert F. Smith on Tuesday at 1 30 for a dessert luncheon. Mrs Dalee Reece of Palo will present the program Garden Planning that Pays.

Rural Garden Club Robert F. Smith Ddlle Reece Palo

New Sheaffer Clicker pen at $2.95 from Sorg Drug Adv

The ad promotes a new Sheaffer Clicker ball pen offered by Sorg Drug with a price of 2.95. It highlights the novelty of the Clicker mechanism and credits Sorg Drug as the advertiser.

Sorg

Prospective Building Site Sold to Church

The St. Pauls Lutheran congregation bought a five acre tract on East Tenth Avenue from Mrs. Ruby Powles, adjacent to the new elementary school under construction, with plans to build a church and parsonage. The sale was made by Montgomery and Company.

St. Paul’s

Storm's Easter Sale Delights with Cards Candies and Toys

Storm's Ben Franklin advertises a large Easter assortment including cards candies toys filled baskets egg dye grass and baskets at popular prices. Shop Storm's for a full range of seasonal items and savings.

Storm Ben Franklin Adv

Visits Conrads Edward Conrad Spends Easter Vacation Nearby

Edward Conrad, a San Pedro California elementary school teacher, arrived Saturday to spend the Easter vacation with his parents, Mr and Mrs William Conrad.

Visits Conrads Edward Conrad San Pedro Calif William Conrads

Thanking friends and neighbors for cards and flowers

Roscoe Markert expresses gratitude from the hospital for the cards and flowers received, thanking friends and neighbors for their thoughtfulness.

Roscoe Markert Adv

Spring fries and stewing hens sale ad

Walter Morrison advertisement lists spring fries at 90 cents each stewing hens at 1.00 each and dressing at 25 cents. Local shopper notices pricing and vendor details.

Walter Morrison

Wiley hosts dinner honor Mrs Mott and guest

Mr. and Mrs. Carl L. Wiley entertained at dinner Friday evening complimenting Mrs. Alice Mott of Pasadena California. Mrs. George McBride of Marion also was a guest.

Carl L. Wiley Alice Mott Pasadena Calif George McBride Marion

Rug weaving at $1.25 per yard advertises shop

An advertisement announces rug weaving services at 302 Ninth Street with phone number 923. The snippet notes a rate of 1.25 dollars per yard and provides contact details for the service.

Ninth St

Handicraft Club No 1 adopts Friday meeting

Handicraft Club No 1 will meet Friday at 1 30 with Mrs. Robert P Burns. A dessert luncheon will be served.

Handicraft Club No. 1 Robert P. Burns

Trojan Lodge 548 Meeting Set for Friday Evening

Trojan Lodge 548 A F and AM will convene Friday at 7 p m in the Masonic temple for a regular lodge session and planned activities.

Trojan Lodge A. F Masonic Temple

New Art Club Meeting Friday With Mrs Harmon Bailey

The New Art club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m with Mrs Harmon Bailey. Members are asked to bring samples of recent work and discuss upcoming exhibits.

New Art Club Harmon Bailey

Presbyterian Women Circles to Meet Wednesday at 1 30

Circles of the Presbyterian Women's organization will meet Wednesday at 1 30 with Circle One led by Mrs Gilbert Dutton Circle Two by Mrs John Cone Circle Three by Mrs William Maier and Circle Four by Mrs Ralph J Kendall Desert luncheons will be served at each meeting.

The Presbyterian Women’s Organization Gilbert Dutton John Cone William Maier Ralph J. Kendall

Patmos Commandery Meeting Notice

Patmos Commandery No 27 Knights Templar will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Masonic temple to conduct lodge business and related rites.

Patmos Commandery No K. T Masonic Temple

Concord A and L club meeting at Marion rural school

The Concord A and L club will meet Friday at 7 30 p m at the Marion rural school with Mr and Mrs Lester Klingler as hosts.

Concord A. and L. Club Marion Rural School Lester Klingler

No P T A study groups this Holy Week week

The Marion Parent Teacher Association announces there will be no study groups this week in observance of Holy Week services. No further activities are scheduled for the week.

Marion Parent-Teacher Association Servces

Mrs. Alice Mott Heads Home After Marion Visit

Mrs. Alice Mott departed Saturday for Pasadena California after visiting her niece Mrs. Byron Ambdenstock. She was summoned to Marion February 19 by the death of her sister Mrs. J. J. Albaugh.

Alice Mott Pasadena Cailif Byron Ambdenstock Mott Marion J. J. Albaugh

Lorraine OES Past Matrons Circle Meets for Sewing

Lorraine circle of Past Matrons of the OES will meet Monday at 1 p.m. in the Masonic temple to sew. A picnic supper will be served at 6. Supper chairmen are Mrs. T Arthur Newman, Mrs. L S Barber, and Ralph J Williams.

Lorraine OES Masonic Temple Mmes T. Arthur Newman L.S. Barber Ralph J. Williams

Theristrial Club Cancels Tuesday Meeting

The Theristrial club will not meet Tuesday due to Holy Week services, postponing planned discussions and activities.

Fox lodge No 319 meeting announced

F T Fox lodge No 319 B of R T will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Memorial hall.

F. T. Fox Lodge No B. of R. T Memorial Hall

Marion Holy Week Services Speaker

Dr. David I Berger former Coe College faculty member will speak at four union Holy Week services in Marion Methodist church. Services run Sunday to Wednesday at 8 pm with choir from different denominations each night. Maundy Thursday observances are held in individual churches. Good Friday noon service at Christian church uses seven words theme. Easter youth service at Presbyterian church 6 30 pm with Mr Pierce of Sunshine Mission speaking.

David I. Berger Coe College Marion Methodist Church Berger Theological Seminary University of Dubuque Presbyterian Christian Church Walter Pierce Sunshine Mission Harry D. Green Prairie Chapel Church James P. Gable R. Franklin Galloway The Presbyterian Church Charles Moore Roy P. Fields, Jr J. P. Knepper Free Methodist Church Union Young Peoples Mr. Pierce

Adult religious information class at St Pauls Lutheran church

An adult religious information class will be organized at St Pauls Lutheran church on April 11 at 7 30. Classes will be conducted Monday and Wednesday at 7 30 each week at the church.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Marion Chapter No 183 CES to Meet at Masonic Temple

Marion Chapter No 183 CES will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple. A special program titled In His Name will follow the chapter work and a guest speaker will present.

Marion Ces Masonic Temple

Christian Women's Fellowship Group Three Meeting

The Christian Women's Fellowship group three will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Arling Hughes.

The Christian Women’s Fellowship Arling Hughes

Mrs A J Keyes Moves to Monticello Home

To Monticello Mrs A J Keyes, long at Klingler nursing home, has moved to the home of her brother Dr Carl Keyes in Monticello to reside.

Monticello A. J. Keyes Klingler Nursing Home Carl Keyes

Women’s Circle Formation Planned by Methodists

Mrs. R M Emerson and Miriam circle leaders along with Ruth Ruth circle and Naomi circle coordinators plan to organize an evening circle for employed women. Mrs Glenn O Pyle will assist. A meeting is set for April 13 at the Methodist church with WSCS officers in charge.

R. M. Emerson Martha Fred G. Holsinger Miriam C. B. Vernon Ruth Orville Rose Rachel Archie Conklin Naomi Bernard Schenken Glenn O. Pyle Methodist Church WSCS

Improvement Reported for Harry Sherwood After Heart Attack

Improvement is reported in the condition of Harry Sherwood of 1585 Sixth Avenue who suffered a heart attack on March 21. He remains a patient at St. Luke's Hospital.

Harry Sherwood Sixth Avenue Mr. Sherwood St. Luke’s Hospital

Rural Book Club Meeting With Mrs Harold Peterson

A rural book club will convene Friday at 2 p.m. hosted by Mrs Harold Peterson. Members are expected to attend and discuss current selections.

Rural Book Club Harold Peterson

No Priscilla Circle Meeting Cancelled for Holy Week

The Priscilla circle of the Methodist WSCS will not meet Wednesday due to Holy Week services. Members are advised to attend the services instead and resume regular gatherings afterwards.

Priscilla Circle Methodist WSCS

Prairie Chapel Club Meeting Postponed

The Prairie Chapel Community club meeting planned for Thursday at Prairie Chapel church has been postponed. No new date announced.

Prairie Chapel Community Club Prairie Chapel Church

Condition of Marion man burned at Allis-Chalmers described

Fred L. Melichar aged 47 of route 1 Marion remains hospitalized after suffering severe burns to the upper body and face when an electrical switch exploded at work at the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company more than three weeks ago.

Fred L. Melichar Route 1 Marion Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company Melichar

Marion Public Schools Close Early for Easter Break

Marion public schools will close Wednesday at 4 p.m. for an Easter vacation and reopen at 8 30 a.m. on April 12.

Marion Public Schools

Cary Club Meeting Review of The Tastemaker

Cary club meets Monday afternoon with Mrs. George L. Drips. Mrs. J A Beeson will review The Tastemaker by Russell Lyons.

Phelps and Starbuck Visit Rock Island Family Ties

In Rock Island Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Phelps, W. S. Starbuck, Mrs. L. H. Beintema and Mrs. Amber Travis are spending today with Mrs. Bein tema's son Jack Beintema and his family, enjoying the visit in Rock Island.

Rock Island L. M. Phelps W. S. Starbuck L. H. Beintema Amber Travis

Tennyson Club Meeting Postponed to April 12

The Tennyson club meeting is postponed until April 12 at 7 30 PM due to Holy Week services. It will be held at the Hugh Gordon home at that time.

Tennyson Club Hugh Gordon

Mulford Purchase of Clifford Lawson Home in Marion

Mr and Mrs Carroll Mulford of Marion have bought the Clifford Lawson residence at 955 Sixteenth Avenue and will take possession April 15. The Lawsons relocate to Dundee Indiana. Mrs Eileen McEnany closed the sale for Alma A Henderson Realty.

Carroll Mulford Marion Clifford Lawsons Lawsons Dundee Eileen McEnany Alma A. Henderson

Ames Woman Reaches Eighty Sixth Birthday Celebration

Mrs. E. V. Carey and her son David joined Mrs. C. L. Waltmire in Ames Saturday to celebrate the aunt’s eighty six years and improve the family gathering.

Mrs David F Hindman Admitted To Mercy Hospital

Mrs David F Hindman of 1245 Tenth Street is listed as a patient at Mercy hospital.

David F. Hindman Tenth Street Mercy Hospital

Mrs Margaret M Simanek Buys John De Woody House

Purchase at 1195 Twenty sixth street by Mrs Margaret M Simanek of Center Point. Employed in Collins Radio engineering department she will take possession May 1. Sale handled by Brockman and McGowan.

Margaret M. Simanek Center Point John de Woody Twenty-sixth Street Simanek Collins Radio Engineering Department Brockman and McGowan

On Leave AA John D. Kith Jr Home From Flight Study

John D. Kith Jr son of Mr and Mrs John D Keith 1466 Eleventh Street is on 14 days leave from Jacksonville Florida He will attend aviation school there after furlough completion.

John D. Kith, Jr John D. Keith Eleventh — Street Jacksonville Fla

Circles of the Methodist WSCS Gather for Dessert Luncheon

Circles of the Methodist WSCS plan a Wednesday 1:30 p.m. dessert luncheon with Esther circle hosting. Additional circles and exact house locations are to be announced.

Methodist Wscs Esther

Oxley Family Weekend Visit Ends in Chicago Return

Mrs. Vera Oxley of Chicago spends the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Verto Reichert. Her daughter Janice Oxley, who has been visiting, will accompany her back to Chicago.

Vera Oxley Chicago Verto Reicherts Janice Oxley

Iowa Briefs Roundup of Local Civic News and Events

Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Donaldson will move to Lamont after buying a house. Several residents and officials across towns are noted for hospital visits, club elections, choir concerts, Easter egg hunts, civil defense talks, resignations, festivals, and community recognitions. Notable items include St Olaf choir concert plans, Future Homemakers convention, and local school booster leadership changes.

Aurora Tracy Donaldson Lamont A. O Cowles Cowles Produce McCleary Hospital Excelsior Springs Don Fry Mercy Hospital Dubuque The Better Schools Community Club Bill Hester Alice Holden Helen Hervey Decorah St. Olaf College Northfield Minn Luther College Lowden Lions Club

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