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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1949
Page
3
Victor family announces the engagement of Mary Ellen Ocheltree to Edwin E Fullmer son of J J Fullmer of Victor. The wedding is planned for August. The text notes licensing rules for baby sitting agencies and the limited number of licensed agencies with varying compliance.
Washington report notes growing commercialization of babysitting and oversight issues. A 58 year old woman paid a $25 fine for beating a child she cared for, with a history of seven drunken arrests and poor probation risk. An official says one licensed agency conducts careful vetting and investigates each placement.
Nuptial vows united Doris Ann Koppenhaver and Bruce E Ingels in Martelle at the Methodist church. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Everette Koppenhaver, wore white satin with a seed pearl tiara. groom son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Ingels. The couple will reside at 602 Second Avenue SW. she works for Cedar Rapids Engineering Company and he is a University of Iowa student.
A cam survey of the University of Anascoeds shows students agree men no longer pursue without help from women. Mary Limber says a woman must find the man, while June Parrack adds the girl should do three quarters of the courtship to let the boy feel he is driving it.
Guests this weekend of Mrs Ilda Boyer 613 Fifteenth street SE are her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Russell Boyer students at Iowa State college The Boyers and Mrs Karl Manz will visit in Clinton Sunday at Mrs Ilda Boyers sister Mrs Morden Dinner meeting Tuesday for National Secretaries Association at 6 pm Montrose hotel membership get together
Mrs. Dixson North Hallywood announces daughter Noel Mealhouse engaged to Richard R. Mouse, son of Mrs. Lulu Mealshouge of Garrison. Sgt Mealhouse stationed at Camper CSS, Calif.
Dr L Emmett Holt Jr of New University told Minnesota professors at a University of Minnesota short course that rising heart disease stems from early solid foods and excess sugar in milk formula. He predicts issues may appear in adulthood if diet remains rich.
New York social activist Edna Blue heads the Foster Parents Plan for War Children, a demanding role that fills her life with travel, appeals and memories of maimed youngsters. She says the work brings satisfaction and tears, shaping her suburban past into a Manhattan crusade with her family’s support.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cobb announce the engagement of their daughter Sally Cobb to F. C. Ingram of Estherville. Sally attends Tipton junior college and Coe College, is a former Estherville teacher, and belongs to Kappa Delta. F. C. Ingram is secretary manager of the Estherville Chamber of Commerce.
A dialogue notes giving up pets for a move to the city, contrasting a dog and birds with the gain of many children. A separate culinary line mentions using liquid peas or beans in white sauce or gravy or soup.
In Chicopee Massachusetts Miss Lottie Prucnal 23 earns praise as one of the prettiest mechanics. She learned by fixing her own car after an invitation from John Simonich to work in his garage. Her goal is to own her own shop someday. Other local items note Sheryl Ann Gloe’s sixth birthday party Easter table decor and upcoming club meetings and a Crescent lodge spring party with dancing cards and refreshments for Masons and guests.
Elkader announces the forthcoming marriage of Mary Margaret Dunn to Robert W. Conners of Madison Wisconsin. The ceremony will be June 11 at St Josephs church with Rev Francis J Dunn officiating. Mary is with the Clayton county social welfare office and Robert is a senior at Loras College in Dubuque.
The forthcoming wedding of Oma Hendrickson Kruger and Roger Landis was revealed by Mrs. Kruger at her home as hostess to the Cornelian club. She lives at 1175 Eighteenth street Marion. Landis of Cedar Rapids is son of Enos B. and Mrs. Landis of Marion and works for Collins Radio Company. They plan to marry in June.
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