13 Apr 1955
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1955
Page
1
Mrs. John L Petersen of 2240 Upland Drive SE entertained a bridge luncheon on Wednesday. Eight guests attended the event in a cordial social gathering.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce hosts a Recruit Roundup dance in the Crystal ballroom at the Montrose hotel Friday night from 9 to 1. Miss Margot Francis and Del Taylor and his Chicago band provide dancing music. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce office or at the door. Ted Harris chairs the committee with Blake St. Claire Tom Chadima and Gene Todd assisting.
Mr and Mrs W J Probert and daughters Sue and Sara of 2200 B avenue NE returned Tuesday evening by plane from Alexandria Virginia where they spent 10 days visiting Mrs Probert's brother and sister in law Dr and Mrs C H Pals and their daughter Helen The trip included sightseeing tours of Washington DC and Williamsburg
Mr and Mrs A H Boileau who had been staying with Mrs Boileaus sister Mrs H D Hunter at 111 Twenty seventh street NE left Wednesday morning for Fayetteville Arkansas where they will make their home.
Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Ilten of 216 Johnson avenue NW with their son Jack and his fiancée Ruth Brandenburg, all University of Iowa seniors, spent five days in Colorado returning Tuesday. They visited Ruth Brandenburg’s parents Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Brandenburg and daughter Ruth of Fort Collins and Ruth’s sister Miss Shirley Brandenburg of Denver.
The article notes mashed potatoes or cooked egg noodles as suitable accompaniments to Swiss steak, suggesting versatile sides to complement the dish.
A meeting to organize an East Central Iowa Local League for Nursing will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. in St. Luke's hospital Davenport. The Denver group is a division of the Iowa League for Nursing, open to nurses allied professionals and non nurses. Officers will be elected. the March 25 date was postponed due to road conditions. Planning committee includes Marian Roberts Ann Whidden and Lois Thomas.
Tuesday night at the YMCA the Cedar Rapids Duplicate Bridge Association crowned R. L. Vander Hamm and D. E. Loop as winners. Second place went to Mrs. Ray Gorman and Mrs. E. H. Pieper.
The Credit Women's Breakfast Club heard a credit discussion led by Elizabeth Dagger Wednesday at Baranchan's Steak House. Thirty five members attended.
At the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association annual meeting in the Chamber of Commerce building, eleven new members joined the 15 member board. Re-elected were Stevan Smith Bryce Fisher Keith Broman and Mrs Lawrence Halpin. The meeting heard resignations and a year-end treasurer’s report showing 1954 55 income of 16734 50 with a 5474 balance. A 1955 56 budget proposal of 1950 00 was outlined.
The association plans allocations totaling 000 for fees to out-of-town musicians 1350 for guest artists a reserve fund of 1000 and allowances for operating expenses including staging music and rental costs. The new board will meet soon to elect officers and take over management. Tributes were paid to outgoing President Tom Pirnie Conductor Henry Denecke and the board for the 1954 55 season.
The Te wa kago Camp Fire group of Arthur school met Monday at 2417 B avenue NE. Officers elected include Mary Jen Kubicek president Judy Nagel vice president Karen Richardson secretary Lisa DeVoe treasurer and Barbara Lehr scribe. Sponsor is Mrs C F Richardson. Wan ki ta Camp Fire group also named Carolyn Prusek president Carla Probel vice president Pamela Gard secretary and Carole Volesky treasurer with Mrs Carl Volesky as leader.
May-Wa-Ki-Ya Camp Fire Girls joined by leaders Mrs. Elory Turner and Mrs. John Babillus visited federal district court on Tuesday for a naturalization ceremony tied to the birthday project Let Freedom Ring.
Julia Mae Kirby and Leslie John Hageman wed in a double ring ceremony at St Luke's Catholic church Hopkinton Tuesday morning. The bride wore nylon net over taffeta with a heart bouquet. the groom is from Hopkinton and will live in Cedar Rapids where he works. Music included by Ramona Melchert and vocalists. A 150 guest reception followed in the Community hall.
Four Iowa WCTU officers will conduct a daylong workshop Friday at the First Christian church in Council Bluffs. Participants include Bertha Klousia Des Moines president Bertha Barker Corning and Mrs Harry L Henkie Cedar Rapids recording secretaries and Sse phene Lafly Boone Benedict Rest Home trustee. They will discuss state and national liquor legislation.
Sunshine circle celebrated an anniversary luncheon Tuesday at the Embassy club with charter members and past presidents honored. Mrs. Lenore Goodwin recounted the circle's history as purple and white decor adorned tables. Ida Mansfield circle met Tuesday at 354 Nineteenth Street SE for a 1 p.m. luncheon with devotions by Mrs. John Ruthman and a sewing project for St Luke's hospital.
The Cardinal Blue Bird group at All Saints school became Camp Fire girls during graduation ceremonies hosted by Mrs. James F. Krumphardt at her Fifth Avenue SE home. New leader Mrs. N J Maskey and sponsor Mrs. Charles Schimberg were introduced. Di plomas were awarded to Nancy Getta Jane Hogan Karen Kennedy Karen Krumphardt Carol Schimberg Linda Schimberg Sandra Shay Linda Smejkal Paula Wieneke and Ellen Vlach.
Miss Dorothy Ann Procok was honored at a pre nuptial shower Monday evening at ZCBJ hall. Hostesses to about 100 guests included her mother Mrs A J Procok and Mrs A N Dukes mother of the groom elect M Lee Dukes. The couple will marry April 24 in St James Methodist church.
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