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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1955
Page
11
A reader asks how to handle a 18 year old son's engagement to a much older, experienced wife-to-be and suggests involving the young man's parents in a frank talk with the woman. Mrs. Mayfield counsels assessing motives and notes parental involvement, then considers addressing the couple and offers practical steps to protect the son from potential unhappiness.
A short letter from a 1 year old girl in early development describes interest in boys and a friendship with an 18 year old air force member. The fragment hints at emotional complexity and longing, focusing on personal feelings and budding relationships.
Mrs Albert Hamman and her children Syble and Albert Jr of Milwaukee visit the Fred Hamman home. New PTA officers are Mrs Robert Patterson president, Mrs Robert Sasce vice president, Mrs Orville Blaugh secretary and Everett Cress treasurer. Mrs Ray Boyer is elected president of the Benton County American Legion auxiliary.
Cascade St Marys church hosted the marriage of Wilma Jean Kurt and Clifford Priebe. The ceremony featured lace and satin gown with a portrait neckline, a stephanotis bouquet with orchid, maid of honor Patricia Strang, best man Ronnie Kurt, and 200 guests at a Legion pavilion reception. The couple plans to live on a farm near Anamosa after a weeklong Ozarks trip.
Mr and Mrs A C Chizek observe their golden wedding anniversary with open house at Community Hall. Married April 24 1905 at St Josephs Chelsea they lived on farms near Toledo and moved to Clutier two years ago. Five wedding party members survive plus two daughters and six grandchildren. BPW district meeting today in Toledo with hostesses. registration at 9 30 a m. District reports and officers to speak.
A Toledo district luncheon observance includes Mrs Dottye Bredimus district director Dorothy Reed president of the Toledo club and Agnes Bleeker president of the Waterloo club. Dr Gladys Scott international relations chair will discuss Relaxation to the Rescue. Mrs Bredimus will preside as officers are elected and installed by Dr Scott.
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