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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1956

Page

7

Elmcrest Dinner-Dance At Golf Club This Saturday

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club hosts the annual spring dinner dance Saturday evening with 200 reservations limited. Dinner from 7 to 8 followed by Jimmie Adams' orchestra playing for dancing from 9 to 1. Chairmen are Mr and Mrs Bruce Clausenthue. Committee includes Dr and Mrs John Roalson Mr and Mrs Hoy Putnam Dr and Mrs Max L Smith and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kuppel. Reservations by Friday evening.

Elmcrest Bruce Clausenthue Wich Jimmie Adams John 5. Roalson Hoy Putnam

Betty Kelly Becomes Bride of H. Lee Wilts

Announcement of the marriage between H. Lee Wilts of Elmhurst NE and Betty Ann Kelly of Des Moines at Grace Methodist church Des Moines. Wilts son of Mrs. H. J. Wilts Waterloo and Kelly daughter of Mrs. Violet Payne Schuyler VA. After June 1 they will live at 4428 Regal Ave NE. Wilts works with Burleson and Wits Insurance. Kelly is chief clerk for Aetna Casualty and Surety in Des Moines.

Betty Kelly H. Lee Wilts Elmhurst Drive Betty Ann Kelly Des Moines Grace Methodist Burleson and Wits Aetna Casualty and Surety Company

Anna Mae Berry Becomes a Bride and Other Marital Notices

The notice announces the forthcoming marriage of Jean Nolene Berry to Gordon Scott, with details on their families and Aug. 12 ceremony at First Lutheran. It also notes Anna Mae Berry’s wedding to Edward Michael Walker in Sacred Heart church and mentions related wedding party roles and social events.

Jean Nolene Lear Gordon Scott Leonard Lear Jean Nolene Crordon Scott Floyd Stott Reynolds Avenue Gutheran Church Bridgelect Gazelle Company Iowa Manufacturing Company

Ahrens and Rathjen Wed at Trinity Lutheran Conroy

Marilyn Ahrens daughter of Frank Ahrens and Glen C Rathjen son of Carl Rathjen of Cedar Rapids wed at Trinity Lutheran church Conroy. Janet Ahrens was maid of honor with Jo Anne Ahrens Joyce Jacobi as bridesmaids Gary Rathjen as best man. After reception guests numbered about 200. The couple will live on a farm south of Matengo.

Matengo Royal Typewriters Company Cedar Rapids

Woman Drives with Shoes Off Says British Editor

Veronica Nicholson an automobile expert and Harper's Bazaar editor says many women drive barefoot to avoid pedal strain and for safety. She urges car makers to redesign floors and reduce pedals, noting English cars typically have three pedals. Nicholson criticizes chrome excess and comments on American dashboards while visiting New York.

Phylis Battelle New York INS Veronica Nicholson London Hensie Battelle Mr. Daniel Clifton I Daniel Margaret Truman Massau Hahamas Nee Ore Times Veronica Nassau Count and Neves Guy de la Freganniere Philnere Willy Nilly Adelphia Eleress Priscilla Dick England Ersan Daniel Mrs. Nicholson E Tim

Engagements And Weddings In North English And Dubuque

South English Mr and Mrs John Van Fleet announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Louise to Gary Bucher son of Mr and Mrs Harold Bucher of North English No wedding date set Announcements received of the marriage of Miss Trudy Gebannus of Freeport NL and Gus M Herman of Waukon who were married April Lin Oak Park IY The couple will live in Dubuque

Jayce Lamb Harold Ferguson Hale C. Reid John van Fleet Janet Louise Gary Bucher Harold Bucher North English Wacken Trudy Gebannus Freeport Gus M. Herman Waukon April

Lambda Chapter Initiates New Members at Formal Dinner

Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a formal initiation in the Florentine room at the Roosevelt hotel on Wednesday evening. Members receiving jewels degree included Lorraine Bann and others. pledges announced and officers installed with Gerry Johanningmeier named president.

Lambda Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Lorraine Bann Mary Harrington Mary Hockaday Frances Helt Lynn Thadt Bessie Schmidt Snandra Breneman Mary Ellen Bulicek Margaret Berry Nancy Chapel Doris Oswald Judy Smith Gerry Johanningmeier Barbara Noel Anne Vinnegan Mary Elizabeth Valliere

Ann Hayes Pledges Alpha Sigma Alpha at Tempe College

Miss Ann Hayes daughter of Mia Clare Hayes has pledged to Alpha Sigma Alpha at Arizona State College Tempe where she is a freshman. The pledge highlights local student involvement in the national sorority.

Ann Hayes Mia Clare Hayes Alpha Sigma Alpha Arizona State College Tempe

Mrs Scott to Attend Grandson's Wedding in Rochester

Mrs G I Scntt of 687 Avenue INW left Thursday by plane for Rochester New York to attend the wedding Saturday of her grandson Wayne G Norton son of Merrit Millers of Old Greenwich Connecticut to Gloria Jo Anne Clark of Rochester She plans a three week visit in the Miller home before returning to Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Scott East G. I Avenue Rochester Wayne G. Norton Merrit Millers Old Greenwich Conn Gloria Joanne Clark Scott Miller Cedar Rapids

Judith E Stolba Irene Douglas Circle Observes Anniversary

Irene Douglas Circle of the King’s Daughters marked its twenty fifth anniversary with a luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel in Nevada. Sixteen members attended including two charter members Mrs W F Curtis and Mrs W W Richards. Mrs Sohn Janicek, another charter member, attended. The group used red centerpieces with purple and white iris and white candles. Mrs Gran Miter gave devotions.

Judith E. Stolba Irene Douglas Nevada King’s Daughters Roosevelt Hotel Charter W. Fe, Curtis W. W. Hichards Sohn Janicek

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