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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1955
Page
9
The first annual convention of the Iowa Minnesota American Gold Star Mothers opens Tuesday in Montrose hotel with an 8 to 10 am registration. A Monday executive board meeting precedes the 10 am opening led by Mayor Milo Sedlacek, with memorial service led by Mrs. Harry Demery.
For a succulent roast chicken or small turkey, cook breast down and skip stuffing that robs juices. Half an hour before finish, flip to breast up for browning and surround with small dressing balls. Baste with drippings.
Decorations and publicity details highlight Martha Hillier and Haddvig McFaddin with Mrs Clarence Rawson and Mrs Demery managing registration. Resolutions proceed with Mrs Leonard Field as key organizer for banquet and luncheon tickets.
Mrs. E. M. Pinney of 229 Thirty fourth street SE hosted weekend visitors from across the country. Mrs. W. G. Wyman of San Francisco Mrs. Donald Patterson of The Plains Virginia and Mrs. Alvin L. Powell of Glen Ridge New Jersey were guests en route from New York to San Francisco.
In Lisbon a Saturday ceremony at the Federated Church united Miss Mary Ann Rhoads daughter of the Lee Rhoads with Jack M. Martin of Springville son of the Marlow Martins. Rev Merle Brown officiated a double ring service as gladioli and candlelight framed the altar.
Gertip Veil wore a white dress with orchid bouquet as she married the Cedar Rapids couple in a Lisbon altar ceremony with Susie and Elva Rhoads as bridesmaids. Walter Ellison and Lynn Tjaden stood as best man and groomsman. ushers were Frank Benesh and Don Wiese. Glen Brokaw sang, Daisy Burd played organ. A reception for 150 followed. The pair, both Cedar Rapids workers, will reside in Springville. Mrs Martin works for Iowa National Mutual Insurance. Mr Martin is with Williams and Hunting.
Diana Dee Feiereisen celebrated her fourth birthday with a Saturday afternoon party at 130114 Second street SE. Guests included grandparents Mr and Mrs John Feiereisen and Mr and Mrs Albert Sherwood along with Mrs Mary Stastny and the Stastny children Joyce Susan and Cynthia Sue.
Joyce Louise Bennett and Duane Robert Schott wed April 17 at the American Lutheran church in Jesup. Beverly Opperman and Pvt. Doran A. Welch married April 10 in Aberdeen Maryland and reside there where Welch is stationed.
Teresa Mary Greif and John Keith Hollingsworth wed in a double ring ceremony at St Patrick's Church Ryan at 11 am. Rev Joseph Krocheski officiated as 180 guests dined in the parish hall. The couple will reside in Oelwein where Hollingsworth works for Colonial Baking Co.
In Miami fashion notes, Harold Schiff of the Miami Fashion Council says the no top sundress has fallen from favor in Florida sun. Built up shoulders and cap sleeves lead the season with sheath dresses in linen or cotton-silk blends, and Dior inspired necklines appear in southern wear.
The group will gather Wednesday afternoon for sewing with Mrs. John Heins at 1147 Staub Court NE.
Advertisement for Anne Adams pattern 4523 offering cut to fit half sizes from 14 to 24. Describes simple sewer friendly two shoulder unbutton slip on design in rubbable cottons. Includes yardage for size 16 45 and mailing instructions and price 35 cents plus 5 cents per pattern for mailing.
A column argues feminine executives can be fair and intelligent leaders, tempering decisive action with humanity. It notes opportunities for women, urges self-presentation, and promotes a booklet by John Robert Powers to improve career prospects. Tomorrow’s teaser mentions fatigue relief tricks.
Miss Betty Ehrke, daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Ehrke of 1526 Fourth Avenue SE, has been elected vice president of the Marlins synchronized swimming club at Iowa State Teachers College for the coming year.
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