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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1950

Page

3

Country Club Dinner Dance Draws Cedar Rapids Members

More than 300 Cedar Rapids Country Club members attended a Saturday dinner dance at the club house. Cocktails at 7 p.m. preceded a Dutch-treat dinner with numerous couples listed at various tables and groups, including hosts E. M. Pinney and Tschirgi, and many prominent members and guests.

Cedar Rapids Burgess West James Noell J. H. Maloney L. J. Halpin Kenneth Bastian R. H. Pickford, Jr Charles Hastings Kenneth Bogaard Peter Topic Ralph D. Hunting, Jr L. J. Klinger J. E. Killingers Fred Wagenvoords H. C. Jensens Harry Chadimas Robert Chapmans H. V. Jones Merl Holloway Joan Ruml Martin Hanson Robert Taylor Lynn Rowley Martha Lou Conkling Thomas Hoegen Richard Crane Betty Blaul Jack Albert Ralphee

Weekend Visit By Des Moines Residents In Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs Peter McHugh of Des Moines spend the weekend visiting Mrs McHughs relatives in Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Howard B reen and Mr and Mrs H E Olerich with Peggy traveled to Des Moines and took part in the state piano contest. The Olerich parents from Rolf have been visiting the family this week.

Peter McHughs Cedar Rapids Peter McHugh Des Moines H. E. Olerich Peggy Twenty-first Street

Cedar Rapids Barbershop Singers Spark Local Parade Plans

Tattle Tales reports Cedar Rapids audiences praised PHOSE Barber Shop singers at a recent harmony soiree and plans for an upcoming Parade event. Highlights include Hod Green’s continued interest in harmonizing, the Edison Institute visit by Alice Mary Thompson, and local youths forming a summer club for eight to eleven year olds with a morning to afternoon schedule.

Phose Cedar Rapids Sutherland Dows Howard Green Dows Sud Daisy Dows Sud, Jr Judy Dows Duane Henrietta Dows Arnold Hod Green Iran Stella George Josselyns Hod Harmony New York City Alice Mary Thompson M. M. Thompson Edison Institute Orange N.J Edison Lewellyn Park Allie

Mount Mercy Chooses Queen Candidates for Prom

Six queen candidates were selected by Mount Mercy students for the spring prom. Liberal arts reps are Dorothy Oehler and Agnes Kirsch. teacher training reps Margaret Corkery and Patricia Brunkhorst. secretarial science reps Frances Frana and Dolores Jarosh. Queen crowned before the coronation at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club.

Mt. Mercy Junior College Dorothy Oehler Ryan Agnes Kirsch Charles City Margaret Corkery Sumner Patricia Brunkhorst Masonville Frances Frana Decorah Dolores Jarosh Jackson Junction Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Corkery Phyllis Templeman Kathleen O'Donnell Mary Lou Snell Dolores Erusha Marlene McDermott Mary Ellen Kroeger A. J. Mallon M. C. Erusha

Beta Sigma Phi Honors Founders Dinner in Cedar Rapids

The annual founders day dinner of Beta Sigma Phi sorority is set for this evening in the Roosevelt hotel Roosevelt room. Six Cedar Rapids chapters will be represented with Pauline Ford as toastmistress and several chapter presidents taking part.

Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Pauline Ford Betty Campbell Betty Baker Margaret Ortschied Margaret Ceynar Verba Kun Eileen Gould Alpha Xi Delta Coe Lincoln-Jefferson Gene Carson W. Robert White Harold R. Mowray

Tagges Spend Weekend in Ingersoll Home

Mr and Mrs A R Tagge of Iowa Falls and their daughter Suzanne are visiting Mrs Tagge s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs T M Ingersoll 2184 Linden Drive SE. H C Hahn and R C Booth to entertain at supper tonight at the Hahn home.

eMr A. R. Tagge Iowa Falls Suzanne H. Cedric Hahn Twenty-third Street Drive R. C. Booth Twenty-fifth Street Drive Hahn Walter Hunt Fairfield David B. Pickford E Avenue NE Richard North Shaffers New York City van Vechten Shaffer Linden Drive Ashby Washington

Jo Ann Sisk to Wed Keith Alli Hines

Mrs. Jo Ann Sisk of Nashville announces the forthcoming marriage to Keith Alli Hines son of Mr. and Mrs. Allison C. Hines. The ceremony will be held May 26 at Second Presbyterian Church in Nashville. Miss Sisk attended Ward Belmont. Mr. Hines attended the University of Iowa and works for a foods company in Lexington, Kentucky.

Joseph Eslick Sisk Nashville Tenn Jo Ann Keith Allison Hines Allison C. Hines Second Presbyterian Church Miss Sisk Ward Bellmont School Hines University of Iowa Lexington

Cedar View Club Spring Dance Draws 130 Members

Cedar View Country club hosts its annual spring dinner dance this evening with social hour at five and dinner at six. Bill Mallon and his orchestra provide music during dinner and dancing until 11 p.m. Semi formal attire is requested with many members attending in groups and couples.

Cedar View Country Club Bill Mallon E. J. Lee L. M. Atwood Joe Toman Eldon Johnsons Clarence VanFossens E. W. Lieske Marlin Cox Robert Ellison Ronald Rawson George Stang Robert Spooner Fred Stang Frank Hirds Stanton Petersons Vern Thompsons John McDonald Godfrey Novak Charles Peer

Beethoven Club Members To Play Own Compositions

Beethoven Club presents members works at a Thursday 10:00 a.m. meeting at the YWCA. ensembles perform Theme and Variations by Sister Mary DeLourdes and several original songs and pieces by Beethoven Club members with vocal and instrumental selections. The program is directed by Mrs. C. L. Robbins and open to patrons and guests.

Beethoven Club Y.W.C.A Mary DeLourdes Mt. Mercy College Virginia Ohmann Markis Windus Roger Hawley Leslie Lawrence C. T. Everson Carl Orr Louise Crawford T. H. DeWees G. J. Lorenzen Lord Eleanor Taylor Bonnie Popham Janet Sullivan C. L. Robbins

Women’s Golf Breakfast Opens Cedar Rapids Season At Country Club

The annual women’s golf breakfast starts Wednesday at 9 30 am at Cedar Rapids Country Club with reservations due by Monday noon. Mrs. T M Ingersoll chairs the event and Jack Shields will lead a golf clinic after breakfast. Multiple chairmen and committees organize May through August ringers and women’s day programs, with junior and twilight golf also planned.

Cedar Rapids Country Club T. M. Ingersoll George A. Durin R. J. Vorkoper John S. Vavra Jack Shields Martha Lou Conkling Richard E. Scherling Della Nash Crawford George W. Corey, Jr Howard Cherry, Jr Gordon DeLay Frederick S. Glanville

To Become Bride of Thomas Lane

Miss Mary Patricia Kelly will marry Thomas Ellsworth Lane on June 24. Kelly is daughter of Mrs. J. H. Kelly of 1921 Washington Avenue SE and the late Dr. Kelly, while Lane is son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland T. Lane of Fort Meade SD. Kelly attended Mt. Mercy junior college and the University of Iowa and works for the state department of public instruction in Des Moines. Lane attended South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and is a member of Theta Tau engineering fraternity.

Mary Patricia Kelly Thomas Ellsworth Lane Miss Kelly J. H. Kelly Washington Avenue SE Dr. Kelly Lane Roland T. Lane Fort Meade, S.D Mt. Mercy Junior College University of Iowa State Department of Public Instruction Des Moines South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Theta Tau Engineering Fraternity

Indian Creek Golf Season Opens With Flag Tournament

The Indian Creek Country Club women's golf season starts Tuesday at 9 a.m. with a flag tournament. The women’s golf committee, led by co chairs Mrs. B. K. Price and Mrs. L. A. Lorence, plans events with pro Chuck Johnson and club manager. Family night at Cedar Rapids Country Club features a 5:30 buffet and movies at 6:30 and 7:30.

Indian Creek Country Club Chuck Johnson B. K. Price L. A. Lorence J. F. Colburn Joe Cohn Lee Hillbrunner the Mines H. R. Sutton O. W. Lundquist A. W. Eastin J. P. Galway Fred Howe L. A. Edmonds C. W. Jacobsen E. E. Heintze Cedar Rapids Country Club

Mrs Leon Meyer Hosts Tea for Recent Bride

Mrs Leon Meyer of 204 Twenty fifth street drive SE hosted a Saturday afternoon tea honoring her daughter in law Mrs Robert Meyer of Iowa City a recent bride. Sixty guests attended with Nan Wasta and Carolyn Knapp assisting at the door. Pouring were Ingram Bixler Will Bailey Erwin Wasta Russell Knapp Roy E Curray and Dorothy Hedberg. Pastel sweetpeas served as the tea table centerpiece.

Leon Meyer Twenty Fifth Street Drive Robert Meyer Iowa City Nan Wasta Carolyn Knapp Ingram Bixler Will Bailey Erwin Wasta Russell Knapp Roy E. Curray Dorothy Hedberg

Schumacher Couple Host Cocktail Party Ahead of ROA Ball

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell M. Schumacher of 1749 C Avenue NE entertained at a cocktail party Saturday evening for 10 guests preceding the Reserve Officers Association ball. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert James, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Langer, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis D. Burkhalter Jr.

Darrell M. Schumacher C Avenue Reserve Officers Association Robert James Andrew Smith Ned Harris Milton Langer Louis D. Burkhalter

Picnic honors Sammy Johnston on birthday at Ellis park

Sammy Johnston ten years old celebrated his birthday with a picnic at Ellis park followed by skating at De Mar rink. He is the son of the R S Johnstons of 2120 Greenwood drive SE. Guests included Peter Turner Bob by Kubik Bruce Eaton and many others. Mary Rogers Jones of Placerville Calif will visit DonaLawrences in Toddville. Jackson school to host open house Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. Owen Elliott to speak at Ladies Literary Club meeting at Mrs Craven Shuttleworths 315 Linden Terrace SE.

Bobby Block Walter M. Block Meadowbrook Drive Steven Telecky Bobby Horak Bobby McIntosh Susan Bradley Patty Miller Judy Fellman Jan Miller David Bogaard Eddie Burkhalter Howard Cherry David Duncan John Ellwood Nathan Nassif David Pickford Dick Howell Sally Jo Eves JoAnn Stenner David Schollman Sammy Johnston Ellis Park De-Mar R. S. Johnstons Greenwood Drive Peter Turner Bobby Kubik Bruce Eaton Rickie Olney David Lowe Tommy Woodhouse Gary Sojka John Livingood John Rinderknecht Richard Rinderknecht John Ferguson Mike Tousey Chuck Laughlin Mike Evans Dick Landenberger Bob Trunecek Steven Wilder Joe Hladky Steven Thorn Larry Svodboda Larry Chittenden Bryan One 000 M. D. Porter Helen Porter Blake Boulevard Mary Rogers Jones Placerville Calif Donad Lawrences Toddville Owen Elliott Ladies Literary Club Craven Shuttleworth Linden Iterrace SE Elliott

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Country Club H. E. Olerichs Daughter Tattle Tales Steve Smith Crosley Steve Tom Chadima Richard Vail Ed Sorenson Tom Elsie Chadima Rick Waples Margaret Waples Suzanne Hahn Mrs. Ralston Burlington Weston D. Ralston II Randy Jimmy Thirty-first Street Mount Mercy Beta Sigma Phi Tagges Ingersoll Montieur Montieur Studio Hotel Roosevelt Third Avenue Bride Keith A. Hines JO Ann Sisk Cedar View Club CHI Omega Chi Omega Mothers Club Ray Hubbard Twentieth Street Lee S. Coy F. W. Franey Shirley Finefield Delbert Ashby Country Club Parkway SE Washington, D. C Jean Ashby Dorothy Graham Howard O. Graham Second Avenue SE Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Graham Edward A. Morris, Jr Watson Eaton Sherman B. Watson Earl Eaton Iowa State Auxiliary Fort Des Moines Oscar Byron Oscar A. Anderson C Avenue NE Byron K. Anderson Stephen Susan Bever Avenue West Coast San Bernadino Oscar Andersons Robert Age J. A. Eggen J. Archer Eggen Public Library Xi Delta Chapter Carl Kun Margaret Gould Richard Cox Lucian Anderle Inezee Edward Bastian Forest Drive Bastian Roy H. Olson L. Morgan Craft G. H. Cornwell O. J. Elsenbast Max Burrell Lewis Robbins Archie D. Dennis Robert B. Creswell Fred W. Wagenvoord Robert K. Walker Stanley R. Meek John W. Altfillisch Sutherland Dows, Jr Connie McClarey Marcia Jenkins Twilight Golf O. H. Tousey R. T. Newton Lindsay Cooper Frank C. Byers Vorkoper Corey Scherling Cherry Richard R. Proctor George Lindsay Conkling Hazel Brown Donald S. Barry K. K. Kinsey Fred E. Bellamy Harold Pollitz John J. Livingood A. J. Coburn T. L. Crabbe A. C. Hoblitzell John Killinger Thomas Lane Indian Creek C.R.C.C D. M. Schumachers Picnic California Jackson School Ou0 Ladies Literary Club Mitvalsky Childrew Mitvalsky’s Second Street Dial Iowa McKettrick Second Ave
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