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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1956

Page

2

Grace Kelly Bridesmaids Party Precedes Monaco Wedding

Grace Kelly prepares for a civil ceremony with Prince Rainier II in Monaco followed by a Catholic cathedral service. Friends describe her as radiant as torrential rain yields to sunshine and a celebratory egg-throwing tradition is noted amid palace ceremonies.

L Ikesties Monte Carlo Grace Kelly Prince Rainier II Philadelphia Riviera Monaco Mediterranean Rainier Grace Thureday Monace Prince Rainier

Birthoat Ofen Rouse Honors Palo Woman

An open house honoring Mrs. Mary Pickerill of Palo on her eightieth birthday was held Sunday afternoon at the residence. About 100 guests attended including Mrs. Hetty Phillips of Atlanta and the Hitchcock family of Des Moines. Mrs. Webb assisted the hostess with a greens and pink rose centerpiece at the punch bowl.

Mary Pickerill Palo First Street Imra Hetty Phillips Atlanta A. BR. Hitchcock Dea Moines R. N. Webb Peorle

D A R Congress Opens With Peace Laying Prompt

DAR leaders begin the sixty fifth Continental Congress in Washington with a resolution backing the United Nations as an instrument of peace and opposing world government. The vote on the measure is scheduled for Wednesday. Mrs. T B Throckmorton chairs the resolutions panel.

Phi Beta Kappa Dinner Invites All Members Friday

All members of PRE Beta Kappa honor fraternity are invited to an informal dinner Friday at the Montrose hotel Iowa room. Dinner served at 6 30 p.m. Robert G Turner of the University of Iowa philosophy department will speak. New initiates will be specially honored and reservations are due by Wednesday morning.

PRE Beta Kappa National Scholastic Honor Fraternity Montrose Hotel Coe and Corbell College National Organization Iowa Robert G. Turnel Department of Philosophy University of Iowa Falk Coe College

Mary Elizabeth Davis Weds Cloyce Neis Jr in Sigourney

Miss Mary Elizabeth Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Chester Davis of Sigourney and Cloyce A Neis Jr son of Mr and Mrs Clayce Neis of West Chester were married Sunday at 2 30 pm at Lancaster Christian church. Officiant Rev Elmer Bostow. The couple will live in Cedar Rapids. The bride works for Collins Radio Company and the groom for Amana Refrigeration.

Mary Elizabeth Davis Sigourney Chester Davila Cloyce A. Neis, Jr Clayce Neis West Chester Lancaster Christian Church Elmer Bostow Keota Virginia Bensmiller Ann Wendling Cedar Rapids Marilyn Davis Ronnie Neil Jerry Farbash West Cheater Paul Steven Harper First Avenue Collins Radio Company Amana Refrigeration

Women Voters Elect Officers at Cedar Rapids Meeting

The League of Women Voters held its annual meeting at the Roosevelt hotel electing officers led by president Mrs. Charles Anderson. New officers include Elinor Beck as first vice president and W. Petrie as second vice president with Frederick as secretary and Spangler as treasurer. Board members named were Hotchkiss Hedgecock McIntyre Seidler. Delegates were chosen for state and national conventions and the group discussed establishing a city council manager system with community education for the coming year.

League of Women Voters Roosevelt Hotel Charles Anderson Kirs Elinor Beck W. O. Petrie C. W. Frederick James Spangler Gerald Hotchkiss W. 13 Hedgecock Richard McLntyre Se. Seidler Cedar Rapids League Richard Spencer Towa State League of Women Voters

Harriett C Anderson Named Iowa Pen Women President

Harriett C. Anderson of 1609 Mapledrive NW was named president for Iowa of the National League of American Pen Women Inc and installed in absentia during the league’s biennial convention in Washington DC. She has led the Waterloo branch since 1952 and also heads a project writers group in Cedar Rapids and is active in the Iowa Press Women and related federations.

Harriett C. Anderson 1609 Mapledrive Iowa National League of American Pen Women, Inc League Washington Elc Anderson Waterloo Project Writers Group American Association of University Women Cedar Hopida Iowa Press Women Natonal Federation of Press Women Midwest Federation of Chaparral Ponts

East Iowa Coeds Join Honorary Alpha Lambda Delta

Forty two freshman women at the University of Iowa were inducted into Alpha Lambda Delta after earning a 93.5 first semester average. The ceremony occurred Wednesday afternoon at Town Memorial Union with an initiation banquet to honor new members of Phi Eta Sigma as well. New members include Imugina Ann Fieblg Margie Hack et Sally Hahn Cedar Rapids Barbara Medberry Elgin Joan Dicker Donne Lou Nelgon Dorothea Stoughton Iowa City and Judy Rae Podhaski Monticello.

East Iowa Margie Hacket Sally Hahn Cedar Rapids Barbara Medberry Elgin Joan Dicker Donne Lou Nelgon Dorothea Stoughton Iowa City Judy Rae Podhaski Monticello

Senate Confirms Postmasters for Town and Fort Atkingon

The Senate confirmed two postmaster nominations. Herbert G. Martin for Ctermont and Alexander W. Mihi for Fort Atkingon were approved.

Washington Senate Herbert G. Martin Ctermont Alexander W. Mihi Fort Atkingon

Nancy Hunter to Wed Robert A Jared in May

Miss Nancy Hunter, daughter of Lola Irene Flokra, announces her forthcoming marriage to Robert A. Jared of Clinton. The ceremony planned for early May at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Marion. Miss Hunter employed at Bishop's Cafeteria. fiancé serving in the navy at Great Lakes.

Lola Irene Flokra Nancy Hunter Robert A. Jared Archie H. Jared Clinton St. Paul's Lutheran Church Marion Miss Hunter Bishop's Cafeteria Navy Great Lakes

Engagements And Weddings In Iowa City Area

The report covers Lola Irene Flohra and Rudolph Wittke's wedding at First Congregational Church with detailed attire and attendants. It also lists engagements and forthcoming weddings including Annetta Bilse Cerslyn Van Alst, Marlene Tigim, Arlene Brandon, and Arch Suchy, with locations Iowa City Tama Waterloo and Prairieburg.

Medical Auxiliary To Meet In Des Moines

The twenty seventh annual meeting of the women's auxiliary to the Towa State Medical Society will be held in Des Moines on April 23 and 24. The event was announced Tuesday.

Des Moines Des Moines INS Towa State Medical Society Des Moines

Wedding Bells Ring for Morise Skelley Pair in Des Moines

Des Moines witnesses the wedding of Miss Mary Ann Morise and Ronald A Skelley at Immaculate Conception Church with Gary Schillig as best man and Robert Landry as groomsman. The ceremony featured white bladiolus and pink carnations, with attendants Jeanette Seabrook and Joan Kelty. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Morise, wore Chantilly lace. The reception followed at the church parlor for 200 guests.

First Congregational Church Lola Irene Flohra D. E. Flohra K Avenue NE Rudolph Herman Wittke Oscar F. Wittke Muscatine J. Richard Wagner Kenneth Cuhel Sang Madelein Kauffman Harry Fordice Marlene Flohra Gertrude Wittke Iowa City Sabrina Larry Johnson Tawa City Billi Vucman Dalene Miller Columbus Junction William H. Brown Ainsworth Anita Edith Boulton Nola Joan Boulton Lloyd W. Boulton Anita Francie Fekkers Rawmteer En Perryyble Ping Spiris Chicago Wittke Veterans Hospital Superior University of Iowa College of Nursing University Hospitals Gary Schillig Robert Landry Immaculate Conception James Kelly Dale Rawe Ehurch Jucday Thomas Doud Mary Ann Marcise Patty Mumma Ronald A. Skelley St. J Seventh Avenue Rt. Rev Msgr. W Schulte Fred Morise Des Moines Skelley Arthur Skelley Vernon Read Chantilly Lace Areh Necea Waterloo Jace Sage Town Myrtle Beidesmeld Kirchell University of Match- Town College of Nursing Ireneclant Ingraffeta Iden Miller Statehouse National Committee On Careerg Bernice Setzer Des Moines Public Schools Robert Throckmorton D. H. King of Spencer

Campbell's Chicken Moodie Soup Promise

Campbell's promotes a ready four minute soup claiming plain flavors that please every family member. The ad highlights slow simmered chicken broth pieces of chicken and golden noodles as essential nutrients for all ages.

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