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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1946

Page

19

Courtesies for Marion Toms and Joannes Crawford

Bridal parties and social teas abound for Miss Marion Toms daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert C Toms as she prepares to wed Joseph Ware Fitzpatrick of Rolla Missouri. Miss Joanne Crawford will wed Richard Hall of Vin ton August 17 with multiple luncheons and teas planned in Cedar Rapids and Vinton for the bride elect.

Marion Toms Robert C. Toms Grande Avenue Joseph Ware Fitzpatrick Rolla Joanne Crawford Richard Hall Vinton William C. Crawford Vernon Drive Janet Crabbe Park Avenue Sally Stamats

Swimming Exhibition at Cedar Rapids Country Club

An afternoon children's swimming exhibition will be held at Cedar Rapids Country Club as part of the annual Pool party with star performers to entertain the youngsters. Adults attend an evening diving and ballet show, followed by a buffet dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. in the dining room. Fred Labes cited a help shortage as the reason dinner cannot be served around the pool.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Fred Labes

Miss Gearkee Weds Marvin Talbott in Cedar Rapids Church

Miss Margaret Gearkee daughter of Mrs. Fred Gearkee wed Marvin Talbott son of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Talbott in the First Evangelical church before an altar of palms and gladiolas. Rev. W G McCrory officiated with Rev. G H Bamford assisting. The couple will live in Cedar Rapids where Talbott works for Iowa Electric Light and Power after a short wedding trip.

Taylor family back from Wyoming trip includes son Sam

Mr and Mrs Harmon R Taylor of 2338 Blake boulevard SE returned last weekend from a three weeks motor trip to Wyoming. Their son Sam accompanied them, having attended Camp Chief Ouray in Denver for four weeks.

Harmon R. Taylor Blake’ Boulevard Wyoming Sam Camp Chief Ouray Denver

Jacobs and Raher Attendants Named

Miss Margaret Jacobs daughter of Mr and Mrs J J Jacobs 1835 Third Avenue SE has announced her bridal party for the August 9 wedding to Donald Raher son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Raher 141 Twenty Fourth Street Drive SE Maid of honor will be Miss Gertrude Jacobs sister of the bride to be Bridesmaids are Miss Helen Newton and Miss Mary Stenner Best man will be Wesley still Ushers named are John J Jacobs III brother of the bride Cornelius Pettinga Robert Cohrs and Kenneth Sturma of St Louis

Margaret Jacobs J. J. Jacobs Third Avenue SE Donald Raher Joseph Raher Twenty-fourth Street Drive Gertrude Jacobs Helen Newton Mary Stenner Raher Wesley

Curttright White Vows Solemnized at Church of the Brethren

Miss Charlene G. Curttright wed Bruce D. White in a candlelight ceremony at the Church of the Brethren conducted by Rev. H. L. Ruthrauff. The bride wore satin with a tiered train and pearl daisies, carried red roses, and was given in marriage by her brother C. E. Curtwright. Guests included matron of honor Nina Stahl and best man Robert S. White. After a reception, the couple plans a Cedar Rapids home following a one-week honeymoon.

Charlene G. Curttright Mary Curttright Mt. Vernon Avenue Bruce D. White Bruce _C. White Mt. Vernon Avenue SE Church of the Brethren H. L. Ruthrauff C. E. Curtwright Nina Stahl Robert S. White Man Dick White Walter Cope Bruce C. White Earl Sandstrom C. E. Cartwright Beryl White Universal Engineering Corporation White Cedar Rapids

Optimist club hosts summer party at Hunter residence

Mr and Mrs R K Hunter of 800 First Avenue NE hosted the Optimist club annual summer party. Seventy five people attended a potluck dinner followed by a short meeting and dancing. Committee in charge was Mr and Mrs Frederick Thompson and Mr and Mrs Truman Hanson.

R. K. Hunter First Avenue NE Optimist Club Frederick Thompson Truman Hanson

Culver Family Returns From Colorado Wyoming Vacation

Mr and Mrs William C Culver and their children Kay and John have come back from a three weeks vacation in Colorado and Wyoming They joined their son John who had been at a Denver camp for a month and then spent time at Estes Park before driving home through Wyoming

William C. Culver Nineteenth Street Kay John Colorado Wyoming Denver Estes Park

Women’s golf event slated at Cedar Rapids country club

Tournament and rehearsal match play set for Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Mrs. E. M. Soboda Jr. announces the event with coffee and doughnuts at 9. A mixed foursome starts at 4 p.m. at the same club.

Cedar Rapids Country Club E. M. Soboda, Jr

Grace Matejka Wed to Harry Kimbrough

Grace Matejka daughter of Mrs Mable Matejka of 1323 Second Street SE and Harry W Kimbrough son of Mrs Elsie Rodgers of 1325 Second Street SE married Saturday at 3 pm at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Wieneke in Marion The ceremony was read by Dr Carroll Roberts Given in marriage by her brother Henry Jr The bride wore a blue chiffon dress with a red rose corsage Mrs Frank Pernicka was attendant in a navy dress with gardenias Pernicka was best man Kimbrough is employed at the Iowa Steel and Iron Works

Grace’'Ann Majtejka Mable Matejka Second Street SE Harry W. Kimbrough Elsie Rodgers Second’ Street Eugene Wieneke Marion Carroll Roberts Henry, Jr Frank Pernicka Frank Pernicka Mr. Kimbrough Iowa Steel and Iron Works

Margaret Grant Weds Ale Jaebert Lee Kula in Central City

In Central City on Tuesday morning Miss Margaret Grant and Ale Jaebert Lee Kula were married at St. Joseph's church. Rev Joseph Survey officiated. Miss Rita Grant assisted as bridesmaid with Earnest L Kula as best man. The couple will reside near Prairieburg after a reception in Cedar Rapids.

Beneckes Return To Their Home In Ames

Mr and Mrs Robert Benecke and children Tom and Marcia have returned to their Ames home after visiting Mr Beneckes mother Mrs Gertrude Benecke and grandparents Mr and Mrs G Rabus at 1011 First Avenue SW Since his discharge from the army in June he has been an instructor in mechanical engineering at Iowa State College

Robert Benecke Tom Marcia Ames

Annual Horse Show at Camp Hitaga

Annual horse show at Camp Hitaga staged Saturday at 2 30 p m with Emogene Strausbaugh in charge aided by Ruth Jameson. Rides races and demonstrations by girl campers. Parents invited. campers may leave with parents or stay for evening meal.

Hitaga Aponita Hollywood Agatihs Igrand Council

Marian Gaylord Weds Warren Severe in Burlington Home

Miss Marian Louise Gaylord daughter of Mr and Mrs Clinton G Gaylord Lar amie Wyoming became the bride of Warren D Severe son of Mr and Mrs J R Severe Toddville in the bride s home at Burlington Sunday at 4 pm The Rev Deane j Chapman of the First Methodist church officiated An improvised altar with flowers ferns and white candelabra Twenty eight guests attended Pauline Swenson was vocalist Doroth Ann Ross maid of honor Wesley Severe best man A wedding dinner was served at the Burlington Golf club The bride an accountant in Burlington Seereve Navy discharge in October after three years service in European and Pacific theaters He is employed in maintenance at Wilson and company in Cedar Rapids where the couple will reside

Norman Scott George Goodwin Josephine Pose Jane Whitehead Clarence Brackman Cedar Rapids Tal‘bott Iowa Electric’ Light and Power Company Iowa State College Europe Toddville Marian Louise Gaylord Clinton G. Gaylord Laramie Wyo Warren D. Severe J. R. Severe Burlington Deane J Chapman First Methodist Church Pauline Swenson Dorothy Ann Ross Wesley Severe Burlington Golf Club Severe Navy Wilson and Company

Garnet Franks Weds Harold Schaubroeck in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Garnet Franks daughter of Ira Franks married Harold Schaubroeck son of Mr and Mrs A Schaubroeck of Clinton on Monday at St Patricks church with Rev D Joan Steinbach and Margaret Ousin providing music. The bride wore a Teneth dress with satin bodice lace edging and train and carried red roses with an orchid. Ruby Douglas was maid of honor in a blue dress. Bridesmaids wore yellow and pink and carried colonial bouquets. Clarence Schaubroeck was best man with ushers Raymond Schaubroeck and Howard Bean. A church hall dinner followed. the couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a trip to Chicago.

Central City Margaret Grant Ale “Ester Jaebert Lee Kula Joseph Survey St. Joseph’s Church Joseph Grant Kula Albert C." Kula Prairieburg LeRoy Klersey Amos . Meyers Cedar Rapids Rita Grant Earnest L. ‘Kula Donnie Grant Commonwealth Killian Company Armed Forces Garnet Franks Ira Franks Eighth Street NW Harold Schaubroeck A. Schaubroeck Clinton St. Patricks Church Joan Steinbach Margaret Ousiin Milford Randall Ruby Douglas Howard Bean Ray Bergman Clarence Schaubroeck Raymond Schaubroeck Milford Randal Shirley Ann Joann Randall Jeanne Snow Chicago

Oxford Junction Couple Wed at Stanwood Church

Miss Rosetta Rehmke daughter of Mrs Anna Rehmke of Oxford Junction wed Melvin Thumma son of Mr and Mrs George Three of Stanwood at United Presbyterian church Stanwood. Rev J C Stewart officiated bride wore street length white with orchid on Bible maid of honor Betty Jane Rehmke best man Harold Thumma ushers Harold and Herbert Rehmke reception at bride’s mother's home Thumma is a nurse pupil at St Luke's Cedar Rapids Thumma farms near Clarence.

Oxford , Junction Rosetta Rehmke Melvin Thumma United Presbyterian Church Stanwood Anna Rehmke Oxford Junction Thumma George Three J. C. Stewart Betty Jane Rehmke Harold Thumma Harold Herbert Rehmke Louis Rehmke Wilton Junction Maxine West Cedar .Rapids St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Mr. Thumma Clarence

Harper Reunion Elects Officers at Ellis Park

The Harper family reunion gathered Sunday in the Rose Garden at Ellis Park with 64 members in attendance. Officers were elected for the committee, continuing the family gathering tradition.

Harper Rose Garden Ellis Park Com

Dougherty Family Heads Local Club Team

Eloese Dougherty serves as president with Kathryn Dougherty as vice president and Farrell Dougherty as secretary. Polly Dougherty Leola Frost and Mary Mann take roles in parks and entertainment with Rusty Harper and Marie Hore handling refreshments.

Eloese Dougherty Kathryn Dougherty Farrell Dougherty Polly Dougherty Leola Frost Parks and Entertainment Mary Mann Rusty Harper Marie Hore

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Miss Crawford Joan Yessler Fourth Avenue Vinton Country Club Burt Davis Joan Elson B. J. Moon Linden’ Drive Neil Montgomery Linden Drive Montgomery Elkader Robert D. de Butts de Butts L'louise Smith Charlotte Smith Mr. de Butts A. M. de Butts Melbourne Canada Iowa City Miss Gearkee Mr. Talbott Margaret Gearkee Fred Gearkee First Avenue NW Marvin Talbott L. A. Talbott Linn Boulevard First Evangelical Church W. G. McCrory G. H. Bamford W. Greer McCrory, Jr John Johnson Ottawa Ill Ruth Webster Dyer Williams Ed Fairchild Dorothy Schmidt Jane H.R. Taylors Jacobs and R. K. Hunters William C. Culvers Grace Matejka Harry Kimbrough A. L. Kula Beneckes Camp Hitaga Marian, Gaylord TOY Merchants and Manufacturers Iowa Admiral Nad Share Jewelers Kresge Cabika Nygy Nstant Sanka Maade Burma-Vita Company Minneapolis Makers of Burma-Shave 1TAR Jewelry CO Eg 2Nd Street
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