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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1952

Page

3

Couple to wed as air force couple in Tacoma

Lt Messerli, stationed at McChord Air Force Base, will wed a bride who graduated from Upper Iowa University and taught in Decorah. The groom attended the University of Iowa and earned his commission in May at James Connally Air Force Base in Texas.

Cedar Rapids Sun Tacoma Messerli McChord Air Force Base Upper Iowa University Decorah University of Iowa Phi Epsilon Kappa James Connolly Air Force Base Texas

Susan Jensen to Wed St Robert Messerli in Elkader

Susan Augusta Jensen and Second Lt Robert E Messerli will marry today at 2 30 PM in the Evangelical and Reformed church Elkader with Rev Will Richards officiating A stage of attendants includes maid of honor Miss Janet Bonine and bridesmaids Misses Messerli Hoover Jensen The groom’s party lists Lloyd Messerli C Gene Kuehl Glen Drahn John Messerli and ushers Paul Messerli David Jensen A reception follows in the church parlors and the couple plans a wedding trip to Tacoma Washington

Susan Augusta Jensen Jens B. Jensen Elkader Robert E. Messerli Forrest Jones Manchester Evangelical and Reformed Church Will Richards C. Gene Kuehl St. Louis Mary E. Messerli Ann Hoover Nancy Jensen Maid of Honor Lloyd Messerli Canton S. D Glen Drahn Belle Plaine John Messerli Newhall Paul Messerli David Jensen Kathy Kuehl Douglas Messerli Effie Kramer Pat Moyna Lois Kuehl Judy Hahn Anne Hamilton Tacoma Wash

Marriages and engagements listed for Hildbrand Ruprecht Boland Thrapp

Lowden Santa Barbara residents announce the wedding plans for Mildred Hildbrand to Pfc Harold Ruprecht Jr. in Santa Barbara. Hilda E Boland to LeRoy Boland of Portland and West Chester couple Ruby Mann to Merle Thrapp are also forthcoming weddings.

Will Be Married At Pearl Harbor

Jacqueline Teene Scott and Clifford J T Steiner plan to wed this fall in Pearl Harbor Hawaii where Steiner serves in the navy. Scott is daughter of E J Scott and wife and Steiner is son of C J Steiner and wife. The couple are to marry while Steiner serves aboard the USS Bugara.

ISS Jacqueline Teene Scott Clifford J. T. Steiner Pearl Harbor Hawaii

Local visits span Minnesota and California in extended family tours

Lyle Schroeder of Minneapolis visits his mother Mrs. Jessye Schroeder and brother Stan Schroeder. H. H. Douglass family travels to Santa Monica to see sister Mrs. O. B. Kemp. Diane joins them home and will visit Robert at Hamilton Air Force Base. Various other relatives, including Mae Hargan and the Suckows, travel or host across Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Ontario.

Lyle Schroeder Minneapolis Jessye Schroeder Inlaw Stan Schroeder H. H. Douglass Santa Monica Calif Mr. Douglass O. B. Kemp Diane Douglass Robert Hamilton Air Force Base San Francisco Mae Hargan Grand Forks N. D J. E. Hargan Suckow Marvin Suckow Floyd E. Schultz Charles City Schultz Fred A. Schultz Kathy Renee Schmidt Gene Medberrys Cedar Rapids Ellie Ruckdaschel Douglas Minnesota Canada Oxford Wis Doris Meyer Eee Kugel

Women’s Republican Club Meeting in Louisa County

The Women’s Republican club of Louisa county met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Betty Mitchell’s home. The program highlighted the national convention in Chicago with remarks on key figures and platform themes.

Women’s Republican Club Louisa County Bettty Mitchell Chicago

Visitors from Across the Nation Gather at Strawberry Point

A flurry of relatives from Louisville to New York visit Strawberry Point and nearby towns. Harold Moser and Byron stay with Anna Moser. Richard and Kenneth Homewood host with Ken and family in Lowes Park. Family dinner in Kinman and Zenda marks Herm an Dirks 100th birthday.

Harold Moser Byron Louisville Moser Anna Moser Richard Homewood Homewood Kenneth Homewood Lowes Park Ill John Gerdes Ruth Jane Eleanor Ann Gerdes Anna Gerdes Zenda Kinman Kan Herman Dirks Leonard Weig Kenneth Kansas Alfred Fealner Frank Port Orchard Wash

Visiting guests share homes in Belle Plaine and beyond

Local households report guests from across the country. Dr. Henry Voss and Mrs. Voss from Chicago visit the Pohlmans. Irene and David Brown visit Lawrence Coover in Elkhorn Wisconsin. Kingsolvers from Frederick Maryland return home after visiting G W Yavorsky parents. William Howard of Culver City joins Creamer family in Belle Plaine alongside Richard Olson of Seal Beach. Bessie Kissinger of Omaha stays with Knosp. George Fox of Decatur visits Neil Strawham. J T Wallace and daughter leave Den ver after visiting Walter Malcolm. Mrs Malcolm accompanies them.

Jake Pohlman Henry Voss Fred Conley Chicago David Brown Irene Brown Elkhorn Wis Lawrence Coover C. H. Kingsolver Fredrick, Md William Howard Culver City Calif Decatur Ill Neil S. Strawham J. T. Wallace Walter Malcolm Denver

Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Rose Snable

Mrs Rose Snable was honored at a surprise birthday dinner last Sunday at her home in Hazleton. Out of town guests included Mrs Helen Freemantle of Ashland Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Jerry Jerman Mr and Mrs Ted Tschopp and their children and Mr and Mrs Joseph Nemec all of Rapids.

Rose Snable Helen Freemantle Ashland Wis Jerry Jerman Ted Tschopp Chilldren Joseph Nemec Rapids

Bride-Elect Dorothy Farrell to Marry James Blake in September

Announcement of Dorothy Jeanne Farrell daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo J Farrell Del Rio Texas to James Thomas Blake son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Blake 913 Eighth Avenue SE Del Rio. The wedding is planned for September. Farrell works for the United States Border Patrol while Blake serves as a patrol inspector. Blake attended Coe College.

Dorothy Jeanne Farrell Leo J. Farrell del Rio Texas James Thomas Blake Daniel Blake Eighth Avenue SE Miss Farrell United States Border Patrol Blake Coe College

Burns announces engagement of Marjorie Burns to Earl Vikel

Mr and Mrs Leonard A Burns of 1222 N Street SW announce the engagement of their daughter Marjorie Lavon Burns to Earl Joseph Vikel son of Mr and Mrs Joe Vikel of West Branch The couple plan to marry after a farming based engagement Miss Burns is employed by Collins Radio Company and her fianc is in farming

Leonard A. Burns N Street Marjorie Lavon Earl Joseph Vikel Joe Vikel West Branch Miss Burns Collins Radio Company Karl Kupka Toledo Karlene Ellen Joseph W. Ludwig Matt Ludwig Cheyenne Wells Colo Argonne Chapel Warren Air Force Base Cheyenne Wyo Ludwig Miss Kupka Iowa State Teachers College Killian Company Cedar Rapids KYWO Sgt University of Colorado In Boulder

Numerous club meetings listed for veterans and auxiliary groups

Local organizations including the Disabled American Veterans auxiliary, Gold Star Mothers, Woman's Relief Corps, Royal Neighbors, Ladies Encampment auxiliary, McCurdy club and Westwood club announce meetings or picnics. Dates vary from Tuesday to Thursday, with venues at Sokol hall Red Cross rooms Riverside park Maine lodge hall Bever park Ellis park river pavilion and homes, some with meal notes.

Gold Star Red Cross Woman’s Relief Corps Praha Rebekah Praha Rebekah Lodge Sokol Hall A. F G. M Women’s Auxiliary Riverside Park Sunshine Auxiliary Maine Lodge Hall Bluff View Aid Bluff View Aid Society Ellis Park River

Helmich De Jong Nuptials Set for Aug 9

Delores Mildred Helmich daughter of Mr and Mrs M Daniel Helmich of 1220 First Avenue NW will wed Stephen J De Jong son of Mr and Mrs P K De Jong of Knoxville. The ceremony takes place August 9 at Calvary Baptist Church with Helmich a nurse in Chicago. The Children's Home Board will meet at the Home Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Westwood Club Eugene Taylor Sixth Street NW M. Daniel Hel First Avenue NW Delores ‘Mildred Stephen J. de Jong P. K. de Jong Knoxville Calvary Baptist Church Miss Helmich Chicago Children’s Home _ board

Church Groups Schedule Civic Social and Picnic Events

Local congregations list weekly gatherings with times and venues. Activities include dessert luncheons, missionary picnics, and group meetings at churches and parks across multiple neighborhoods with designated hosts and addresses.

Local social notes from McGregor and area

Mr and Mrs Peter McGuire with relatives from Austin Minn plan a Black Hills trip. Miss Mary Elwell returns from Tacoma Wash. Mr and Mrs Thomas Brooks and family visit in Cessopolis Mich. Mr and Mrs Frank Breitback return from St Louis and Peoria. Richard Myers and sons visit Mansfield Ill. Miss Ragna Christiansen and Mrs Agnes Schnabel of Minot N D guest of Miss Fannie Hicks.

Peter McGuire John McGuire Austin, Minn Black Hills Mary Elwell Don Herron Tacoma Wash Thomas Brooks Cessopolis Mich Jack

Ladies Industrial Club Meeting With Mrs Lee Ehler

The Ladies Industrial club will meet with Mrs. Lee Ehler on August 6 for a local gathering. The event notes include discussions and arrangements for upcoming activities.

The Ladies Industrial Club Lee Ehler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Susan Jensen St. Robert Messerli Janet Bonine Nevada Siebke Niebke & Taylor Co Second Avenue Iowa Lady Borden Borden Tee Jacqueline Scott Postville Columbus Junction Strawberry Point Hazleton James T. Blake Elizabeth Maywormh Fifteenth Avenue SW Winner, S.C Amelia Snow Pierce, Neb Omaha Dorothy Farrell the Borden Company Marjorie Burns D.A.V. Auxiliary Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Carrie Morcombe T. Z. Cook Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Coliseum Royal Neighbors Melody Camp Royal Neighbors of America Encampment Auxiliary Ladies Encampment Auxiliary McCurdy Club Bever Park Helmich-De Jong Children’s Home Board Delores Helmich First Baptist Ellis Park Pool Cedar Christian Swith Virgil Andrew Hinkley Avenue NW First Christian Christian Women’s Fellowship Bethany Congregational Ladies Aid Marguerite Wilson Fifth Street NW First Congregational Tri C’s Immaculate Conception St. Rita’s Circle Veronica Kirkland Agnes Laughlin Florence Rochlitz Trinity Lutheran St. James Daniels Park Presbyterian Missionary Group Sinclair Memorial Presbyterian Miriam Guild Russell Colton Seventh Street Jesse-Anne Karlene Kupka McGregor Baldwin Hirosonte First Avenue Roillianc Cumaununcall Dorothy Gray America Killian
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