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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1950

Page

8

Miss Shirley Finefield Weds Duane Schmidt in White Satin Gown

Miss Shirley Finefield wed Duane Arthur Schmidt in Trinity Methodist church at 7 p.m. with Rev. Hobart Grant presiding. The bride, daughter of Lyle Finefields, wore a nylon lace gown with a senior train and a nylon net veil. The ceremony featured a candlelit altar and a reception for 300 in the church parlor with music by Tom Wilson and volunteers. The couple will reside at 1923 G Street and Fourth Avenue SE in Iowa City after a wedding trip to Colorado. both attended Coe College and Schmidt studies dentistry at the university.

Shirley Fontelle Finefield Duane Arthur Schmidt Trinity Methodist Church Hobart M. Grant R. Park Anderson Vinton Lyle Finefields B Avenue NW Schmidt Arthur Schmidts Jane Schmidt Dorothy Buffington Barbara Baumhoesener Anita Morey Algona P. T. Smith Geneseo Ill Emma Morrison Brookings S. D George W. Villers Leo H. Meyers Kenny W. Heefner S. E. Gloshen Ed. L. Miller Norman Sheldon Melvin Buckland Clarence Reinert L. R. Nichols Effie Houx Colorado G Street Fourth Avenue SE Iowa City Coe College Dentistry College Lambda Chi Alpha

Marcia McCreary Weds Philip Cady in Garden Ceremony

Miss Marcia Louise McCreary daughter of Mr and Mrs L C McCreary married Philip David Cady of Iowa City in a garden ceremony at the McCreary home. Rev Robert MacCanon officiated. The couple plans residence in Iowa City while Mr Cady pursues graduate work at the University of Iowa.

Chuckie Bevill Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Chuckie Bevill of Brandon was honored on his eighth birthday Saturday at a surprise party given by his grandmother Mrs James Bevill at 623 Eighth Street SE. Chuckie is visiting the Bevill home this summer. Guests included Billy and Joanne Bevill Dick and Janet Sojka Nancy and Jimmy Vlasek Donald and John Craft and Eddy Vlasek.

Chuckie Bevill Brandon James Bevill Eighth Street Chuckie Bevill Billy Joanne Bevill Janet Sojka Nancy Jimmy Vlasek Donald John Craft Eddy Vlasek

Return from Vinton social visit noted

Mrs Ethyle Breedlove and Miss Mary Meakin have returned from a weekend in Vinton with Mrs Elizabeth Rowe and her daughter Marian, both addresses in Des Moines.

Ethyle Breedlove Second Avenue Mary Meakin Fifth Street Vinton Elizabeth Rowe Marian

Mary Lou Moore Weds John H McCormick Jr in Garnett

The W D Moore home hosts the Sunday afternoon wedding of Miss Mary Lou Moore to John H McCormick Jr son of Mr and Mrs John H McCormick of Burlington Kansas. Rev B F Green of Marshalltown conducts the ceremony. The couple plans to reside in Garnett Kansas with McCormick teaching there after a Ozarks honeymoon.

Local Family Welcomes Captains Lowe Back Home

Capt. and Mrs. H. S. Lowe and children Diane and John visit Mrs. Lowe's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Afflerbaugh at 4929 Center Point Road NE after returning from a year in China and a year and a half in Japan. Captain Lowe will be stationed at Fort Benning Georgia to attend advanced army school.

H. S. Lowe Diane John

Keller Family Returns From Three Week Colorado Vacation

Mr and Mrs George F Keller and their daughter Kathy of 1975 C Avenue NE have returned from a three weeks vacation spanning Estes Park Colorado Springs and the Black Hills.

George F. Keller Kathy C Avenue NE Estes Park Colorado Springs Black Hills

Cherry Family Returns From Chicago Vacation

Mr and Mrs W R Cherry and their son John reside at 2650 Country Club Parkway SE and have just returned from a week long vacation in Chicago.

W. R. Cherry John Country Club Parkway SE Chicago

Mrs Carl Lorenzen Returns From Six Week Vacation

Mrs Carl Lorenzen of 1321 A venue NE arrives home after a six weeks stay with relatives in Los Angeles, ending a vacation season abroad.

Carl Lorenzen Avenue NE Los Angeles

Waltonians Set August 25 Camp Benefit on Mount Vernon Road

Milo J. Sedlacek announces the Waltonians annual benefit social to be held August 25 on the Bert Smith lawn Mount Vernon road SE. Proceeds fund the 80 acre Waltonians camp on the Wapsipinicon river near Troy Mills used to provide a free summer vacation for Cedar Rapids under privileged children with help from the Salvation Army Kiwanis Club.

Milo J. Sedlacek Waltonians Bert Smith Mount Vernon Road Wapsipinicon River Troy Mills Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Kiwanis Club

Bonnie Howard Weds Leonard F Heins at Elgin St Pauls

Miss Bonnie Belle Howard daughter of Mr and Mrs Rueben Howard and Leonard F Heins son of Mr and Mrs Victor Heins of West Union were married at St Pauls Methodist Church Elgin The Rev Bruce D Jones officiated The bride wore a white satin gown with lace and a fingertip veil The bridal party included Mrs Roland Gruver matron of honor and Darlene Schneider bridesmaid A reception followed and the couple plans a farm home near West Union

Roland Gruver Darlene Schneider Cynthia Gruver Robert Heins Charles Becker Robert Henning West Union

Miss Virginia Black Leaves for Japan to Teach

Miss Virginia Black of 2418 Grande avenue SE departs for Japan to teach elementary grades in a U.S. Army dependent school. She plans a year away after previously teaching at Arthur school in Cedar Rapids.

Virginia Black Grande Avenue Japan United States Army Miss Black Arthur School Cedar Rapids

Samuel E Dooty Returns From Western Vacation

The Rev Mr and Mrs Samuel E Dooty of 1338 Sixth Avenue NW returned Saturday evening from a month long vacation in the West.

Samuel E. Dooty Sixth Avenue NW West

Designing Women Marble Returns in Furniture Trend

Marble tops return as elegant durable accents in home furnishings. The feature highlights three marble topped pieces by a trendmaking manufacturer: a lacquered console chest and two fruitwood tables. Italian marble remains a favored material for traditional and contemporary designs.

Katherine DuToit Weds A L Froning in Belle Plaine

Katharine DuToit daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter DuToit married A L Froning son of Mrs A W Froning in Christ Methodist church Belle Plaine The Rev Paul Heath officiated Brides gown white shadow print organdy with fingertip veil Maid of honor Patricia Woods Best man A C Froning Wedding party details given A reception followed and couple plan to reside in Belle Plaine where Froning Grain Elevators operates.

Belle Plaine Katherine DuToit Walter DuToit A. L. Froning A. W. Froning Christ Methodist Church Paul Heath Patricia Woods A. C. Froning Mr. Froning Froning

Sweet Tooth Habits in West North Central States

Over the Back Fence notes regional candy consumption with 17.4 pounds per person yearly, higher than the national average. A Brach booklet cites per household candy spending at 25.2 cents weekly, and offers a US Agriculture marmalade recipe using tomatoes and citrus with spice bag, yielding six pints.

Edwin J. Brach Chicago Department of Commerce United States Department of Agriculture

Relish Mix and Chops Bake Guide

Combine sugar mustard seed nutmeg cinnamon and cloves with vinegar until blended. Pack into clean jars and refrigerate for two to three weeks. Prepare chops cut to 1 to 1 1 2 inch thickness and season. Top with dressing then bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes until browned and done.

Marilyn Frasinger and K D Ritchie Wed at St John’s Church

Miss Marilyn Frasinger and Kenneth D. Ritchie were married Saturday afternoon at St John’s Episcopal church. The Rev Domi nick Loferski officiated. After a three week wedding trip to Canada and the East, they will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Marilyn Frasinger Kenneth D. Ritchie St. John’s Episcopal Church Dominick Loferski Earl J. Umphrey Twenty-fifth Street Sam C. Frasinger Ninth Street Ritchie James G. Ritchie Second Street Vivian Frasinger Harry Lee, Jr Donna Lee Baggarly Charles Joynt Sarnia Ontario David Neuhaus Charles McMullen Canada East Cedar Rapids

Welton and Randall Wed in Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Miss Vivian Welton and Donald Randall were united in marriage Saturday at the Congregational church in Iowa City officiated by Rev. John G. Craig. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Welton, sister and brother in law of the bride. The couple will reside at 1122 Fifth Street NW Cedar Rapids and both hold jobs at local businesses.

Iowa City Vivian Welton Donald Randall Congregational Church John G. Craig Lewis Welton A. O. Welton Fifth Street

Crabbs announce marriage of Joyce Crabbs to Robert Rambo

Mr and Mrs Leslie E Crabbs of Coatesville Pennsylvania announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Joyce Leslie to Robert S Rambo of Parkesburg Pennsylvania The ceremony will be held September 23 near Parkesburg Miss Crabbs a Franklin High School graduate attended Cornell College and works for a steel company in Coatesville Mr Rambo a Penn State graduate runs a floral business in Parkesburg The Crabbs family is visiting Cedar Rapids relatives

Leslie E. Crabbs Coatesville Cedar Rapids Joyce Leslie Robert S. Rambo Parkesburg Miss Crabbs Franklin High School Cornell College Rambo Pennsylvania State College Crabbs

Doran and Veidel Guests at Ridgeway Drive Home

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Doran of St Louis and Mrs. George Veidel of Minneapolis are houseguests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E White at 2201 Ridgeway drive SE. The visitors are nieces of the Whites.

Ed Doran St. Louis George Veidel Minneapolis Clarence E. White Ridgeway Drive Doran Veidel

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Pe

A guide on becoming popular through gracious manners and considerate, courteous behavior. Emphasizes how kindness, genuine attention, and a warm presence win confidence in any social setting. Also promotes looking best with self-advice and a mail request for more tips and fabric sketches.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Pe

Exquisite spider web medallion crochet pattern 775

An advertisement offers a spider web medallion crochet pattern number 775 for 6 ½ inches using No 30 cotton. Instructions include pattern 775 and crochet directions. Send 20 cents in coins to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P O Box 5740 Chicago Ill. Print name and address plainly.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O Chicago Ill

Weddings Planned for Cedar Rapids and Mason City

Cedar Rapids Franceline Ty Lee daughter of Mr and Mrs Emory Tylee will wed Charles H Craven Jr son of Mr and Mrs Charles H Craven July 29 at Grace Episcopal church with Rev A G Colburne. In Mason City H J Lyons announce Phyllis to Dwight Marston with ceremony read Saturday. A waxed table will resist damage from spills.

Cedar Rapids Francine Tylee Emory Tylee E Avenue NW Charles H. Craven, Jr Charles H. Craven A Avenue NE Grace Episcopal Church A. IG. Colburne Craven Witwer Grocer Company Collins Radio Company Mason City H. J. Lyons Phyllis Dwight Marston E. C. Marston Postville

Women Age Gracefully Than Men Says Doctor

Dr. William J. Mountin, deputy surgeon general, says women age with more grace and less fuss. He notes women stay active, keep tidy, and feel useful, while men grow disheartened and less engaged. He urges society to help older people live constructively and stay productive.

Washington Ins William J. Mountin The United States Mountin

Legion Auxiliary Meet at Bever Park With Luncheon

American Legion auxiliary to Hanford Post will meet Thursday at 1 p.m. at the large pavilion Bever Park for a covered dish luncheon and a musical program. Delegates will be elected to the Linn county fall conference at Toddville. Children and guests are invited. Take a covered dish and sandwiches. coffee and ice cream provided.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post Bever Park Linn County Toddville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Finefield Duane Schmidt Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Marcia L. McCreary Philip Cady Toledo Marcia Louise McCreary L. C. McCreary Philip David Cady Robert MacCanon McCreary Mr. Cady J. P. Cady Des Moines Marilyn McCreary Tom Cady University of Iowa Cady J.h.mccormick, Jr W. D. Moore Glenway Drive Moores Mary Lou Moore John H. McCormick Burlington Kan B. F. Green Marshalltown Nancy Lee Moore William D. Moore Dorothy Buckley Clyde Winifred Drake Fairbault Minn Lawrence Marsh Ottawa Moore Ozarks Garnett McCormick Kansas State Teachers College Marjorie Jean Combs Wichita Robert Moore Mildred Sanders Hampton Clayton Moore Everett Pratt Mt. Vernon Wes Panek John H. McCormick, JR Afflerbaughs California J. C. Landenberger Optomet Third Street Dr. F. C. Espey Bonnie Howard Leonard F. Heins Samuel E. Dootys Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer Katherine DuToit, A. L. Froning Naomi Doebel Citizens Loan CO K. D. Ritchie Miss Vivian Welton Pennsylvania Clarence White Paragon Emerson Cara Wher Martha Kearney Legion Auxiliary Floor Covering CO First Avenue ALWA Is.joseph Aspirin Reliare i 8 Furniture CO First Street
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