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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1946

Page

2

Sunday Wedding At Central Park Presbyterian Church

Miss Mary Ellen Stamy and Donald Elgin Johnson wed at Central Park Presbyterian Church with a 4 2 3 4 0 avenue NE ceremony. The bride wore nylon in semi princess style with a sweetheart neckline and fingertip illusion veil. They plan to live in Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip as Mrs Johnson studies at the University of Iowa this fall.

Central Park Presbyterian Church Mary Ellen Stamy Donald Elgin Johnson D Avenue NE Robert Forbinger Loretta Hagerty Robert Johnson Marcia Stamy Ruth Hemmer Margaret Hindee William Vogl Theodore Birdsall John Stamy Charles Novotny B. L. Sheldon Hubert Paxton Cedar Rapids Johnson University of Iowa Navy University

Lucy Siver and Gerald P. Calkins wed in church ceremony

Miss Lucy Siver and Gerald P. Calkins were married on Sunday in a church ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Edward J. Siver, wore white slipper satin with a tiara and carried red roses. The groom, son of Merle Calkins of San Bruno, Calif., works in Moline. A reception followed and the couple planned a home in Moline after a wedding trip to Minnesota.

Lucy Siver Gerald P. Calkins Edward J. Siver Avenue Merle Calkins San Bruno Calif Ben J. Siver Kenneth Murdoch Marion Robert Hanson Lisbon Patsy Schultz Moline Ill Arthur Fischer Maquoketa Lee Fass Peru Neb Howard Hollingshead Ames Claude Runner Cedar Rapids Minnesota Iis Linn County Calkins

Cedar Rapids Horsemen End Season Trail Ride Weekend

The Cedar Rapids Horsemen's club concluded its season with a two day trail event. Saturday 33 members rode from Upmier's stables at Ely to timber for a steak fry and moonlit ride. Sunday 40 members were served pancakes at Vpmiers' and a watermelon feed was held at John Bartosh farm followed by supper for 35 at Hitching Post and a cowboy dance.

Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Ben Tait Returns From Portland Vacation

Mrs. Ben Tait of 1722 Blake Boulevard SE returned home last week after a month in Portland Missouri visiting her son in law Mr. Buell Blair, daughter, and their children.

Ben Tait Blake Boulevard Portland Buell Blair

Frazee Women Return From Powers School Graduation

Mrs Leah Frazee and her daughter Nancy of Cedar Rapids return from New York City where Nancy attended the Powers school and graduated from the two months session.

Leah Frazee Nancy Forest Drive Cedar Rapids New York City Miss Frazee Powers

Simmons Family Returns From Washington Trip

Mr and Mrs Earl Simmons and their daughter Darlene of 115 Twenty ninth street NE returned Friday evening from Washington D C and Arlington Va They also visited Akron Ohio and Chicago

Washington Earl Simmons Darlene Twenty-ninth Street D. C Arlington Akron Ohio Chicago

Church Ceremony for Lila Currier Becomes Bride of Frank Blozvich Jr

Miss Lila Currier and Frank Blozvich Jr were married at St. James Methodist Church with Rev. F L Hinshaw officiating. Music by Minnie Quick and Mrs Lloyd Jacobs accompanied a ceremony featuring marquisette lace, a long veil, and bouquets of red and white roses. The couple, daughters and sons of local families, will reside in Cedar Rapids after a reception for about 80 guests.

Lila Currier Frank Blozvich, Jr St. James Methodist Church F. L. Hinshaw Minnie Darlene Quick Fairfield Lloyd Jacobs Leo Currier Sixth Street Mr. Blozvich Frank Blozvich Palo Lee Perrin Theola Moore Blozvich Universal Foundry Company Cedar Rapids

Winifred Goudy and J Alfred Glass Wed in Cedar Rapids Church

Miss Winifred Goudy and J Alfred Glass married in Westminster Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids. Rev Andrew Kurth officiated. The bride wore champagne jersette with white gladiolas and gardenias. the groom works for Penick and Ford. After a Wisconsin wedding trip they will live at 1507 Washington Ave SE. A bridal dinner was hosted by Miss Mary Goudy.

M. Winifred Goudy Twenty-third Street J. Alfred Glass Washington Avenue Westminster Presbyterian Church Andrew Kurth Mary Goudy Robert E. Glass Cedar Rapids Miss Goudy Carolyn Neal Glass Coe College Penick and Ford Wisconsin Washington Avenue SE Commonwealth Tearoom

IX New Ideas for Sandwich Fillings From National Institute Recipe

A dated clipping presents nine sandwich fillings from the National Potato Chip Institute. Recipes include Cucumber and Cheese, Smoky Cheese and Nut, Liver Pate, Peanut Butter and Grated Carrot, and Seafood Fillings with specified breads and garnishes.

National Potato Chip Institute

Margaret Smith Weds Frederick Lenway in St Pauls Church

Mrs. Mable Hartman of Mt. Vernon announces the marriage of her daughter Margaret E. Smith of 1739 avenue NE to Frederick G. Lenway son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Lenway of 110 Fourth street NW. The ceremony was Saturday at 7 p.m. Dr. Marvin B. Kober officiated. The couple will reside at 110 Fourth street NW after a trip to Chicago and Indiana. Mrs. Lenway works for W. L. Dodds company and Mr. Lenway for Klinger's Standard Service.

Mable Hartman Mt. Vernon Margaret E. Smith Avenue NE Frederick G. Lenway Ezra Lenway Fourth Street St. Paul’s Methodist Church Marvin B. Kober Chicago Indiana Lenway W. L. Dodds Company Klinger Standard Service

Bride Charlene Cartwright Honored at Shower

Mrs. Bruce D. White formerly Charlene Cartwright was honored Friday at a shower hosted by Miss Margaret Counterman 835 Tenth Street SW. Guests included La Velle Myers Rosemary Fuller Elaine Norman Deloris Shaheen Mrs. Roger Schwarz and Mrs. Walter Cope. games were played and kitchen utensils served as prizes.

Bruce D. White Margaret Counterman Tenth Street White Charlene Cartwright la Velle Myers Rosemary Fuller Elaine Norman Deloris Shaheen Roger Schwarz Walter Cope

Marian Stanek Visits Helen Jenista After Denver Trip

Miss Marian Stanek of Oak Park Illinois visited Miss Helen Jenista at 427 Eighth Avenue SE last week following a vacation to Denver.

Marian Stanek Oak Park Helen Jenista Eighth Avenue SE Denver

Ebinger Eyre Wed In Mt Vernon Fort Madison Church

Mardell Ebinger and James W. Eyre wed at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Presbyterian church of Ft. Madison. The bride daughter of Mrs. Waldo Ebinger, the groom son of Mrs. Eyre of Mt. Vernon. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Walter Turney. The couple will reside in Iowa City.

MT. Vernon Mardell Ebinger James W. Eyre Presbyterian Church Ft. Madison Waldo E. Ebinger Eyre J. R. Eyre Mt. Ae Walter L. Turney Arthur Hutchison Betty Starkweather Greene Harry Bradford Frey Iowa City Martin Hicklin Wapello James Householder Chicago University of Iowa School of Nursing Cornell College University of Iowa Nu Sigma Nu Medical Fraternity

Dora Jane Hamblin Honored at Open House

Dr. and Mrs. Ben F. Wolverton host an open house for Dora Jane Hamblin of Bedford at 2159 Blake Boulevard SE from 8 to 10 PM. Hamblin, former Gazette reporter, now with the American Red Cross, recently returned from China and the Pacific theater after two years abroad and will soon serve a year with the Third Army in Germany.

Ben F. Wolverton Blake Boulevard

Miss Dorothy Schmidt Returns to Clinton

Cadet nurse Miss Dorothy Schmidt returned to Clinton Sunday after a week with her parents Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Schmidt of 410 Sixth Avenue SW. During her visit she attended the weddings of Donald Ford and Marvin Talbott.

Dorothy Schmidt Clinton L. V. Schmidt Sixth Avenue Donald Ford Marvin Talbott

Ensign David D Ring To Return This Week

Ensign David D Ring son of Mrs H C Ring 2508 Bever Avenue SE will return home this week from the naval station in Kodiak Alaska He has been stationed there as the general officer in charge of recreational equipment including radio movies bowling and other social functions A farewell party was given for him by his assis

David D. Ring H. C. Ring Bever Avenue Naval Station Kodiac Alaska Assis

Kenwood Blue Birds plan year program

Mothers of seven and nine year old girls in Blue Bird groups meet to map the year’s activities. The Kenwood Blue Birds session is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs R M Espeset’s home 326 Thirty third Street NE. All interested are invited to attend. The meeting is sponsored by the Kenwood P T A id e.

Blue Bird R. M. Espeset Thirty-third Street Kenwood Blue Birds Kenwood P Aide

Navy Ensign Receives Commission and Deployments Summary

Ensign King received his commission at Columbia University in New York and has been stationed at Charleston South Carolina and Port Hueneme California before reporting to Kodiak. He was presented with a leather briefcase at a July ski chalet event and will report to Great Lakes for active duty.

Great Lakes Ensign King Columbia University New York Charleston S. C Port Hueneme Calif Kodiac

Chicago Guests Pay Weekend Visit to Maresh Household

Mr and Mrs L J Maresh hosted Mr and Mrs E J Maresh and their son Robert plus Miss Grace Hannemann from Chicago for the weekend at 303 Thirty sixth Street NE.

L. J. Maresh Thirty-sixth Street E. J. Maresh Robert Grace Hannemann Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

G. P. Calkins R. Horsemen’s Club Barney First Avenue Joseph Ware Fitzpatrick Cedar Rapids Country Club Fitzpatrick Marion Toms St. Paul's Methodist Church Rolla Winifred Goudy Naomi Doebel Vogue Cop Martin's Fred Lenway James Eyre Dora Jane Hamblin OPEN Coats Mitvalsky’s Furriers Corot Princess Gardner Second Avenue Lena Asinsteim CREA Helena Rusinstein Dial Salon Ird Street SE Sara Park
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