Several More C R Families End Vacations
Cedar Rapids families finish winter trips as spring arrives. Among those at home for Easter are Alfred Durin and family returning from Jokake Inn Phoenix and La Jolla California after three months away. James E Hamiltons came back from Tucson and Santa Barbara last week. Others return from Delray Beach Hot Springs Memphis Excelsior Springs St Petersburg and Florida locations with brief notes on the family travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Alfred Durin
Linden Drive
Jokake Inn
Phoenix
la Jolla
Calif
Jack
Howard Cherry
Howard III
Jane
George
C Avenue
Hot Springs
Ark
Memphis
Susan Shaffer Honored At Luncheon and Shower
Mrs Wayne Foster and two other hosts entertained at a luncheon and kitchen shower for Miss Susan Shaffer to be married in May at the home of Mrs Wayne Oster 2304 Hillcrest drive SE neighbors and friends attended the event in her honor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Foster
David Foster
Max Burrell
Susan Shaffer
Wayne Oster
Hillcrest Drive
William C Gray Family Returns From Auburn Trip
Mr and Mrs William O Gray and children Scott Steve and Mary Alice returned Sunday after a weeklong visit with the Harvey Taylors at Auburn and with Mrs Gray’s brother in Red Oak located at 424 Memorial Drive SE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Gray
Scott
Steve
Mary Alice
Memorial Drive
Harvey Taylors
Auburn
Farewell Party for Walter Kohls Moves to California
A buffet supper was hosted Saturday by Mr and Mrs John Barlow at 2757 Franklin Avenue NE in honor of Dr and Mrs Walter H Kohl and their son Wilfrid of 1921 Bever Avenue SE. Eleven guests attended as the Kohls depart for California where Dr Kohl will join Stanford University electronics research laboratory staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barlow
Franklin Avenue
Walter H. Kohl
Wilfrid
Bever Avenue
Kohls
California
Kohl
Electronics Research Laboratory
Stanford University
Mozart Junior Music Club Reschedules Meeting to April 26
The Mozart Junior Music Club meeting slated for Saturday was postponed due to the Iowa National Federation of Music Clubs annual festival. It will now meet Saturday, April 26, at 1 p.m. at the YWCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Federation of Music Clubs
YWCA
Designing Women Win Decor Awards for Simple Metal and Wood Tables
The American Institute of Decorators honors 1951 designs with two first prize tables. Peter Rooke Ley of San Francisco sketches a laminated top table with a metal tubing base. Florence Knoll of New York features a plastic laminated top on wood with a structural steel base.
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American Institute of Decorators
Peter Rooke Ley
San Francisco
Florence Knoll
New York
Lucienne Day
London
England
Maxwell Harker
Los Angeles
Harry Lamwenda
Ben Rose
Chicago
Estelle
Erwin Laverne
New Officers of Woman's Club Named
Mrs. A. V. Collinge was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club at a Monday meeting. Balloting continued until 8 p.m. in the clubhouse, with a slate headed by Collinge and including R. Bryan Cronbaugh as first vice president Ludmil Prastka as second vice president Earl C. Pickerill recording secretary Walter M. Badger corresponding secretary E H Owen financial secretary and J P Galway treasurer Retiring president is Mrs A W Loftus and retiring officers include Mrs H E Paxton A W Eastin J R Wilson and Mrs S E Heinrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. V. Collinge
Cedar Rapids
Woman’s Club
J. P. Galway
A. W. Loftus
Collinge
Galway
H. E. Paxton
A. W. Eastin
J. R. Wilson
S E. Heinrich
Elmecrest Plans First Golf Stag Wednesday
Elmcrest Golf and Country Club announces its opening golf stag on Wednesday with afternoon golf, a 7 p.m. buffet dinner, and a golf clinic led by Charlie Burkehart. Afterward, golf movies will be shown. Lynn Swaney chairs the committee and local guests may be invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmcrest Golf and Country Club
Charlie Burkehart
Lynn Swaney
Blazek and Jones Celebrate Joint Birthday Party
George Charles Blazek and Mrs Donnie Jones marked their birthdays with a Saturday party at the Blazek residence. Mrs Carl Thoreson helped serve as guests listed include Carlyn Lee Thore son Jr Jeffery Garden Robbie Dunlop Allen Ray Stewart Col leen Rae Heefner Michael Roskop Gary Feekes Betty Lou Bales Tommy Dunlop Michael Garden Allan Davis Suzanne Forney and Beverly Bales attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Charles Blazek
George Blazek
Center Point Road
Donnie Jones
Blazek
Carl Thoreson
Carlyn Lee Thoreson, Jr
Jeffery Garden
Robbie Dunlop
Allen Ray Stewart
Colleen Rae Heefner
Michael Roskop
Gary Feekes
Betty Lou Bales
Tommy Dunlop
Michael Garden
Allan Davis
Suzanne Forney
Beverly Bales
Study club meeting at Mrs Trachta’s home
L M E Study club met Monday evening for dessert at 1422 Hamilton Street SW. Assisting were Mrs Alfred Lary and Mrs Kyle Mills. Capt Stanley Davis of the police department showed movies on juvenile problems. Guests were Mrs Marlen Messer and the Misses Judy Kehrer and Linda Lary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.M.E. Study Club
Leona Trachta
Hamilton Street
Alfred Lary
Kyle Mills
Stanley Davis
Police Department
Marlen Messer
Judy Kehrer
Linda Lary
Choral Concert Set by St Paul Bible Institute Group
The Choral club of St Paul Bible Institute will give a concert Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Franklin high school auditorium Cedar Rapids. Sponsored by the Linn County Ministerial Fellowship the 45 voice group tours the area with vocal and instrumental pieces and a free will offering. Prof J Merrill Tanne leads with brass organ marimbas vibraharp and string bass plus elaborate lighting and staging effects.
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Choral Club of
St. Paul Bible Institute
Franklin High School
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Ministerial Fellowship
J. Merrill Tanne
High-Spirited Mrs Kefauver Enjoys Campaign Life
Washington reports on Mrs Estes Kefauver wife of Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee, a lively campaign figure who embraces public life. The piece details her personality, style, artistic talents, and family life with four children amid the presidential race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Estes Kefauver
Land
Tennessee
Kefauvers
Linda
David
Diane
Gail
White House
Volga Woman Marries Oliver Heins at Nashua Church
La Fonda Wetherbee daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Hermen of Elgin married Oliver Heins of Postville Sunday at the Little Brown church in Nashua. Attendants were Mr and Mrs James Hermen of Elgin. A reception followed at the bride’s sister Mrs Louis Zuercher’s home near Volga. The couple will reside in Elkader where both are employed.
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Volga
la Fonda Wetherbee
Arthur Hermen
Elgin
Oliver Heins
Postville
Little Brown
Nashua
James Hermen
Louis Zuercher
Elkader
Notice of Will Probating in Cedar Rapids Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on April 21 1952 at 9:00 a.m. a document claimed as the last will of Herbert H Capellen late of the county deceased will be presented for probate before the District Court at the Court House Cedar Rapids Iowa for hearing and admission to probate. Milroy Milroy Milroy attorneys announce the hearing and appoint an attorney for the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Dun County
Herbert H. Capellen
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Embroiderable Motifs for Home Accessories Pattern 801
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept offers pattern 801 with motifs for bed sets bureau scarves and a handbag pattern printed in the Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog. Send 25 cents for pattern 801 or 20 cents for Laura Wheeler catalog and include name and address in plain print, P O Box 5740 Chicago Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Needlecraft Dept
P.O
Chicago
Ill
Laura Wheeler
St James Minstrel Show Set for May
Dempsy Jones announced the second annual St James Methodist church minstrel and variety show will be at C S P S hall on May 1 and 2 at 8 pm. Proceeds will go to the church building fund, with about 50 cast members and friends. Tickets at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Methodist Church
C.S.P.S
Dempsy Jones
St. James
Jones
Notice of estate of Charles J. Lynch Linn County Iowa
Executors Paul H Lynch and Charles J Lynch Jr appointed April 1952 announce settlement of the estate. Creditors must file claims with the Linn County District Court clerk duly authenticated. Donnelly Lynch Lynch and Dallas attorneys represent the executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Late
Linn County
Iowa
PAUL _H. LYNCH
Charles J. Lynch, JR
Donnelly, Lynch, Lynch
Dallas
DAR Head Urges Sweeping Probe Of U S Forge in Policy
Mrs. James B. Patton, president general of the Daughters of the American Revolution, calls for a broad inquiry into forged policy across all three branches. She cites corruption, opposing world government schemes, and urges action to shield children from drug peddlers and racketeers. About 5,000 women attend the Continental Congress at Constitution Hall as she warns of drifting into dangerous waters amid resisting aggression.
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Washington
INS
Daughters of the American Revolution
U.S
James B. Patton
DAR
Constitution Hall
United States
Mary E Diesch and Charles Stimson Wed
Miss Mary Elizabeth Diesch daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Diesch and Charles Stimson son of Mr and Mrs Oliver Stimson of Lamont were married Saturday afternoon at the Little Brown church at Nashua. Attendants were Miss Fern Stimson and James Diesch. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home and the couple left for a trip to Missouri and Chicago before settling on a farm near Lamont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlville
Mary Elizabeth Diesch
Frank Diesch
Charles Stimson
Oliver Stimson
Lamont
Little Brown
Nashua
Fern Stimson
Cedar Rapids
James Diesch
Missouri
Chicago
Linn County seeks bids for piping work at Linn County Home
The Auditor's office in Cedar Rapids Iowa invites sealed bids for piping and plumbing improvements at Linn County Home. Bids due by 10 00 a m April 22 1952 in the Board of Supervisors office. Plans and specs are available for viewing and purchase from the County Auditor. Proposals must follow the county form and be plainly marked. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive formalities. Signed Otto F Hanzlik County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Cedar. Rapids
Iowa
No Board of Supervisors
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Gerber
P.S
Gerber’s
Council On Foods and Nutrition
American Medical Association
Tom Merryman
Women Voters League
League of Women Voters
W. T. Hedgcock, Jr
Gordon McNeil
Charles Vondracek
Sidney Clark
M. W. Snell
R. D. Yoakam
M. R. Warren
R. C. Spenger
Frank Nye
Clark
William CO. Gray
Trip
Walter Kohls
Music Club
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Designing Women
Elizabeth Hillyer
Woman's Club
Elmecrest
Trousseau
Treasure
Gazette
J. C. Stangls
Women OF the Moose
J. C. Stangl
Richard Eidel
Stangl
Stang
Eidel
Stangls
Nancy Kefauver
Kefauver
Scotland
Chattanooga
Sir Stephen Piggott
Glasgow
Richard Russell
New Hampshire
Sen. and
Mrs. Estes Kefauver
Lla Fonda Wetherbee
Thur Axmear
Milroy
Milroy A
Wieder
Ptr
Memorial Coliseum Armory
Inc
Sahara
Cedar Rapids Fuel
Ed Soboda
IDAR
Mary E. Diesch
Board OF Supervisors
Otto F. Hanzlik
Memorial Coliseum
Leather Shop
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