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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1951

Page

2

Carmen Gordon and Stanley Pesek wed at Fort Riley chapel

Carmen Gordon daughter of Wheatland residents married Pvt Stanley F Pesek son of Junction City couple in a Fort Riley post chapel ceremony. Rev Timothy F Doody officiated with Florence Isabel Junction City and Raymond E Boland Cedar Rapids in attendance. Pesek serves with the 10th infantry division and the couple plans to live in Junction City.

Carmen Gordon C. K. Gordon Wheatland Stanley F. Pesek W. J. Pesek Mt. Vernon Road Fort Riley Kan Timothy Ff. Doody Florence Isabel Junction City Raymond E. Boland Cedar Rapids Pvt Pesek 10Th Infantry

Mary Brown and Ronald Fishel Married at First Christian Church

Mary Alice Brown and Ronald Vance Fishel wed at four o clock Sunday in the First Christian Church with Dr. Galen Lee Rose performing. The ceremony featured lilies of the valley and mixed bouquets, followed by a reception in the church parlors and a wedding trip for the couple.

First Christian Church Mary Alice Brown Ronald Vance Fishel Galen Lee Rose Kenneth D. Brown Blake Boulevard Fishel George H. Fishel A Avenue NE

Carolyn Hastings Celebrated At Lawn Party

Seven year old Carolyn Hastings was honored at a home lawn party. Guests included 36 children from the neighborhood and Johnson school first graders. Games were played at the Hastings residence on Bever Avenue SE.

Carolyn Hastings Charles A. Hastings Bever Avenue Johnson School

Marjorie Byam to Wed Richard Smalley in Vinton

Announcement from Vinton says Miss Marjorie Byam will marry Richard Smalley son of Mr and Mrs Walter Smalley. The bride elect is the daughter of Mrs Ruth Byam Britt and Leon Byam. Vows set for Thursday at the MISS BYAM Methodist church in Vinton.

Vinton Marjorie Byam Richard Smalley Walter Smalley Ruth Byam Britt Leon Byam Miss Byam

Visitors in the Home of Mrs Adah K Seely

Visitors in the home of Mrs Adah K Seely at 1903 Second Avenue SE include Miss Rachel Witwer of Mexico City and Mrs Jessie Witwer Adams of Omaha.

Adah K. Seely Second Avenue SE Rachel Witwer Mexico City Jessie Witwer Adams Omaha

Gold Star Mothers Plan Sewing at Red Cross Rooms

Gold Star Mothers will sew on Wednesday from 9 to noon at the Red Cross rooms. Local volunteers gather to make items for servicemen and veterans' families.

Red Cross

Rainwear goes modish with new fabrics and styles

Fashion note from New York describes rainwear designers using metallic nylon, quilted velveteen, and satin to create coat dress like raincoats. Dusters in linen and waterproof corduroys update outerwear while the pyramid coat remains practical this spring. reversible heavy interlined rainwear expected to return next fall with bold plaids and checks for autumn rain.

New York INS

Armed Forces Dinner Dance Set for May 19

The Reserve Officers Association and Armed Forces day committee announce a formal dinner dance on Saturday May 19 in the Crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel. Dinner at 7 with dancing 9 to 1 to the Mel-O-JaIrs Orchestra. Admiral Daniel H. Ryan to speak. Clinton H. Moyer names Robert K. Hotchkiss chairman with committees for dinner dance publicity decorations and tickets.

Reserve Officers Association Armed Forces Day Committee Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Daniel H. Ryan Clinton H. Moyer Robert K. Hotchkiss Carl Kirwin Robert Redus Gerard Glaza W. Robert James Bruce Clausenthue Milton Langer R. L. Naibert James R. K. Jenkins Raymond S. Glessner Elroy McKean Carl Ferriby

Local Engagement Announcements From Decorah to Emmetsburg

Irene Hjalmar Vine and Robert Drew to marry May 8 in Decorah. Mary Ellen Grue and Vernon Iverson to wed June 2 in Decorah. Catherine Weaver and Paul Wieck to wed June 3 in Dayton Emanuel Lutheran Church. Donna Marie Fuller and Hubert Kopriva to marry June 6 at Immaculate Conception Church Clutter.

Emmetsburg Harold Fuller Donna Marie Hubert Kopriva Louie Kopriva Dysart Immaculate Conception Church of Clutter Miss Fuller Iowa State Teachers College West Liberty Kopriva

Camp Fire Elects New Officers

Nehatawa Camp Fire group last week elected Barbara White as president Nancy Hawkins as vice president Sandra Hamer as treasurer Margaret Hasek as secretary and Mary Jane Dytrt as scribe in the officer slate.

Nehatawa

Joan Hilton and Dick Ritchie Wedding at Lutheran Church

Miss Joan W. Hilton and Dick L. Ritchie wed at The First Lutheran church with Rev. H G Schwegler officiating. The bride wore a white linen suit and orchid, attendee Mrs Del Blumenshine wore pink linen, best man Orley M McCune. A reception followed at 435 Thirty fourth Street NE. They plan a South travel and will reside at 1053 Fifth Avenue SE after May 5.

Leon Janzam del Blumenshine Orley M. McCune Mary Lou Hilton Thirtyfourth Street

Welcome Wagon Group to Meet Thursday

Welcome Wagon Newcomers will hold a luncheon Thursday at 12 30 in the Floren case room Roosevelt hotel. Reservations via Mrs Paul con emonns at 2 4109 by Wednesday.

Florencase Roosevelt Hotel Paul Con Wednesay

Cedar Rapids piano pupils honored at reception

Miss Eulalia Hauser hosted a Sunday party at 1740 Fifth Avenue SE to honor 21 piano pupils who earned superior ratings in the district federation music contest. Guests included Mary Kay Stubbs Frances Ward Dick Dodge Mary Andre Linda Armstrong Sandra Sirowy Ruth Hill Michael Spros ton Judy Thomas Martin Hill Cherie Ernest Marlene Belthius Norma Kissich Helen Soukup Doris Sirowy Ann Robinson Deanne Herron Dick Harman Jane Koppen haver Keith Reed Nancy Kay Zearing and others from Cedar Rapids Springville and Lisbon.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Federation Mary Kay Stubbs Frances Ward Dick Dodge Mary Andre Linda Armstrong Sandra Sirowy Ruth Hill Michael Sproston Judy Thomas Martin Hill Cherie Ernest Marlene Belthius Norma Kissich Helen Soukup Doris Sirowy Ann Robinson Deanne Herron Dick Harman Cedar Rapids Jane Koppenhaver Keith Reed Springville Nancy Kay Zearing Lisbon

Elaine Jones to Wed John Cole in May Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Merle B Jones announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Elaine to John Cole son of Mr and Mrs Walter S Cole. The ceremony will be held May 26 at 10 am in St Matthew s Church with Rev J D Kearn officiating.

Dayton Verne Weaver Catharine Paul Wieck Ellan“Wieck Dysart Emanuel Lutheran Church Merle B. Jones C Avenue NE Elaine John Cole Walter S. Cole Thirty-fourth Street St. Matthew’s Church J. D. Kearn

Martelle Bride Weds James Dauber in Lisbon Church

Miss Vivian Bobst daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Bobst wed James Dauber son of Mr and Mrs John Dauber at St John s church Lisbon. The Rev J R Goodman officiated and the couple left for a Chicago wedding trip after a church reception.

Martelle Vivian Bobst Albert Bobst James Dauber John Dauber St. John’s Church Lisbon J. R. Goodman Dixie Bobst Margaret Dauber Joan Bobst Gene Kohl Lawrence Dauber Bob Dauber Bob Andrews Morris Kohl Bobst Mr. Dauber

Kappa Gamma Alumnae Luncheon Tuesday at Eastland Acres

Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae will meet Tuesday at noon for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. Horace G. Hedges at her Eastland Acres home.

Kappa Gamma Kappa Kappa Gamma Horace G. Hedges Eastland Acres

Voters Discussion Group met at Patricia Burkhalter home

The League of Women Voters will hold Discussion Group 1 on Monday at 8 p.m. at 300 Nineteenth Street SE. Members will gather to talk civic topics and voting issues.

League of Women’s Voters Patricia Burkhalter Nineteenth Street SE

Kratoska Couple Return From Florida Winter Stay

Mr and Mrs Frank Kratoska 1726 C avenue NW have returned from Fort Meyers Florida where they spent the winter months.

Frank Kratoska C Avenue NW Fort Meyers Fla

Temperature Control With Aluminum Ventilator Slats

A baby's room uses a mild temperature with an aluminum ventilator to reduce cold risk. The adjustable slats admit fresh air while blocking drafts rain and snow.

Calorie Value Gap Between Animal and Plant Foods

The note states that animal foods provide only 10 to 20 percent of the calories found in the plants that feed the animals producing the foods.

Secrets of Charm Fabrics for Summer Style

The article praises durable, wrinkle resistant fabrics for warm weather. It highlights rustic linen embossed pique polished high sheen cottons and iridescent voiles organdies silks and chambrays with metallic patterns. It also notes patterns stripes plaids Oriental motifs and exotic inspirations. Tomorrow: Counsel to the bride. P. 8. from J. R. P. YOUR STEPS TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER A worthwhile investment in charm for every girl Starting a business career now in business who is eager to reach top flight success. It tells you how to make that important good impression to get your job. reveals secrets on how to hold your job. See how easy it is to choose a suitable wardrobe. Save time uncertainty need less worry through these short cut steps in charm that lead to YOUR SUCCESS. Write to me in care of this newspaper and enclose 10c in coin plus stamped self addressed return envelope.

O E S Auxiliary Plans Picnic Luncheon at Children’s Home

The O E S Auxiliary to the Children’s Home will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. for a picnic luncheon at the home. Hostesses are Mrs. Charles Kirchner and Mrs. Theodore White.

O.E.S Charles Kirchner Theodore White

Board Meeting Held Tuesday At the Children's Home

The board of the Children's Home will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Home to discuss governance and plans.

The Children’s Home

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Camera Center Burianek H. R. Lagerquist Jay Bean Navy Mothers Club Lagerquist Stanley Pesek Mrs, Pesek Mary Brown Ronald Fishel Rita Hertzberg Barrington, Ill Juliet 29Th Street Phyllis Battelle Troy First Street Marion Dial Armed Forces Decorah Hjalmar Vine Irene Robert Drew Raymond Drew Charlotte S. Grue Mary Ellen Vernon C. Iverson S. G. Iversons Rosholt Wis Joan Hilton Dick Ritchie Mrs Elaine Jones Voters’ Discussion Group Florida Armstrong's Armstrong Custom Fur Shop John Robert Powers India South Sea Islands Milchiser-Smith Harold Milchiser Forrest D. Smith Guaranty E.S. Auxiliary Children’s Home Board Mee AML HFC Third Avenue Higley Building NAVE
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