Pre-nuptial Parties Honor Miss Crawford
Miss Joanne Crawford will be guest of honor at three parties this week before her marriage to Richard Hall of Vinton on Saturday. Hostesses, guests, and locations span Cedar Rapids and nearby towns, with members of the bridal party and family attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joanne Crawford
Richard Hall
Vinton
Edward Sheehy
Dows Lane
Foster
Miss Crawford
Merle Hall
David Connell
Joanne Seip
Plymouth
Ind
Richard Watkins
St. Louis
John St. Clair
Verne Marshall
Knollwood Drive
Val Habryl
Park Ridge
Franklin Paine
Weekend guests honor Fortner home dinner
Weekend guests at the LeRoy Fortner residence included Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bixby and daughter Beverly Jean of Davenport and Miss Valita Carns of Jefferson. The Fortners hosted a Sunday dinner for the visitors. Dr. and Mrs. Henry H. Hamilton returned from a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Andreas of Minneapolis, former Cedar Rapids residents. Iris Y. Smith of Idaho Springs is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. A. FernELBE Palm at 304% E avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Fortner
Tenth Street
Robert L. Bixby
Beverly Jean
Davenport
Valita Carns
Jefferson
Fortners
Henry H. Hamilton
Cottage Grove Avenue
A. M. Andreas
Minneapolis
Andreas
Cedar Rapids
Iris Y. Smith
Idaho Springs, Colo
A. Fernelbe
E Avenue
Miss Helen Macek and Ernest Baily Wed at Trinity Church
Miss Helen Macek and Ernest Baily wed at Trinity Methodist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 with Rev. J. E. DeLong officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Macek of Outlook Drive SW, wore aqua crepe and orchids, carried a white Bible, and a reception followed in church parlors with about 100 guests. Best man was Clare Stallman. ushers included Don Macek Merle Rosdail and Jack R. Kindig. The couple plans a Wisconsin honeymoon. Mr. Baily served four years in the Marine Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Macek
Ernest Baily
Trinity Methodist Church
J. E. DeLong
Matt Macek
Outlook Drive
Mr. Baily
E. A. Baily
Central City
Paul Bradley
John ‘Leonard
Ann Macek
Clare Stallman
Fairfax
Don Macek
Merle Rosdail
Jack R. Kindig
Engagement of Janice Lea Schuker to William Hahn
Mr and Mrs Clarence F Schuker of Waterloo announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Lea to William R Hahn son of Mr and Mrs F Rollin Hahn of Youngstown Ohio The marriage is planned for autumn Janice Lea is a Stephens College graduate and studied at Columbia University in New York City where she lived at International House Hahn is a Culver Military Academy and Colgate University alumnus who earned an MA from Columbia after two years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence F. Schuker
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Janice Lea
William R. Hahn
F. Rollin Hahn
Youngstown
Ohio
Stephens College
Columbia
Columbia University
New York City
International House
Hahn
Culver Military Academy
Colgate University
Hamilton
N. Y
Luncheon Honors Miss Diane Waples Ahead of Aug. 29 Wedding
Mrs. Perry C. Rude hosted a luncheon for eight at her Vernon Drive SE home in honor of Miss Diane Waples daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F C Waples. Miss Waples will marry William H Ryan Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. William H Ryan of Fourth Avenue SE on August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry C. Rude
Vernon Drive
Diane Waples
F. C. Waples
Forest Drive
Waples
William H. Ryan, Jr
William H. Ryan
Fourth Avenue
Janko Family Reunion Held At Wachal Home
The Janko family reunion occurred Sunday at the country home of Mr and Mrs Joe F Wachal south of Walker Honored guests included Mrs Joe Janko of West Highlands California Miss Lillian Machacek of Tacoma Washington and Mrs Martin Vikla of Lonsdale Minnesota Nearly 45 other guests attended
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janko
Joe F. Wachal
Walker
Joe Janko
West Highlands
Calif
Lillian Machacek
Tacoma
Wash
Martin Vikla
Lonsdale
Minn
Clyde Family Moves for Pastorate in Nashua
The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Clyde and their children Robert and Helen relocate from 1236 Eighth Street NW to Nashua. Clyde will assume the pastorate of the First Congregational Church starting September 1. He previously served as pastor of the Bethany Congregational Church in Cedar Rapids for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Clyde
Robert
Helen
Eighth Street
Nashua
Clyde
First Congregational Church
Bethany Congregational Church
Cedar Rapids
James Stratton Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday at Home
James Edward Stratton celebrated his fourteenth birthday on Monday at his home at 1001 Eleventh Street NE. Guests included Robert Quinby Wayne Quinby Doris Leeper Joyce Leeper Dale Lee Jo Ann Mudd Forrest Granke Bobby Derby Jerry Johnson Danny Stratton and Dan Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edward Stratton
Eleventh Street
Robert
Wayne Quinby
Doris
Joyce Leeper
Dale
Lee
Jo Ann Mudd
Forrest Granke
Bobby Derby
Jerry Johnson
Danny Stratton
Dan Carrol
Mrs Staten Rall and Sons Depart for Tokyo
Mrs E Staten Rall and her sons Owen and Frederick left Cedar Rapids after visiting her husband's parents. They traveled to Seattle and will sail for Tokyo later in the week. Colonel Rall serves on MacArthur's staff in Tokyo, and the family plans to live there for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten E. Rall
Owen W
Frederick A
Cedar Rapids
J. F. Rall
First Avenue SE
Seattle
Tokyo
Colonel Rall
MacArthur
Ralls
Audrey Davis Weds Wayne Hurmence in Fayette Fete
Audrey Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Audrey Davis married Wayne A Hurmence son of Mrs Irma Hurmence of Sumner Saturday afternoon in First Methodist church Fayette Rev William R Noland officiated altar adorned with garden flowers Nuptial music by H MRS NURMENDE and H Root Maid of honor Shirley Davis wore pink sheer with pink roses Best man Donald Hurmence ushers William Hurmence Tripoli Norman Hurmence Sumner Mrs Hurmence a University of Iowa graduate teaches in Maynard later Mr Hurmence a veteran will attend Upper Iowa University the couple will reside in Fayette
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Audrey Davis
Wayne A. Hurmence
Irma Hurmence
Sumner
First Methodist
William R. Noland
Nurmende
H. Root
Shirley Davis
Donald Hurmence
William Hurmence
Tripoli
Norman Hurmence
Hurmence
University of Iowa
Sigma Tau Delta
The
University Players
Maynard
Upper Iowa University
Zie Hurmences
Mrs. L. E. MacLaughlin Returns From Ohio
Mrs. L. E. MacLaughlin of 1611 Park Avenue SE traveled to Marion Ohio to visit her son-in-law and daughter John E. Christensen and Mrs Christensen. She later joined in a trip to Oil City Pennsylvania to visit Dr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Gill and relatives. Mrs Gill and her husband had just returned from Monte Carlo. Harold Woodward joined the party in Columbus Ohio for the Disciples of Christ international convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. MacLaughlin
Park Avenue
Marion
Ohio
John E. Christensen
Columbus
The
Disciples of Christ
Twenty second Borschel family reunion held at Daniels park
The twenty second annual Borschel family reunion gathered at Daniels park on Sunday with 93 attendees. E. F. Borschel of Cedar Rapids was elected president, Miss Leona M. Borschel Cedar Rapids secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Charles Spinden West Liberty vice president. Next year the reunion will again be in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borschel
Daniels Park
E. F. Borschel
Cedar Rapids
Leona M. Borschel
Charles Spinden
West Liberty
Mrs Ella C Horn Returns Home After Weekend Visit
Mrs Ella C Horn of 1528 D Avenue NE returned home Monday following a weekend visit with her sister Mrs Edward D Manek and her niece and husband Prof and Mrs Clete Chizek of South Bend Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella C. Horn
D Avenue
Edward D. Manek
Clete Chizek
South Bend
Ind
Mr and Mrs Robert O Meara Return From 10 Day Lake Vacation
Mr and Mrs Robert O Meara of 1428 Second Avenue SE have returned from a ten day vacation at Lake Okoboji.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O’meara
Second Avenue SE
Lake Okoboji
Horse Show Climaxed Camp Hitaga Activities
Last week at Camp Hitaga culminated in a Sunday horse show with prizes for Aponita Judy Schenken Sally Mavis Mary Ellen Backus Shabonda Nancy Lynch Carolyn Quinby Harriett Kellogg Dorothy Deal Patty Clements Mary Rae Hyland Barbara Gaines Marilyn Reesink Sally Bailey and others. Superior ratings went to Barbara Gaines Mary Hyland Carolyn Quinby Patty Clements Marilyn Reesink Nancy Lynch Judy Schenken and Sally Mavis. Judges were Will Stone and E I Coffey. A jumping exhibition by Douglas Battin and a comedy by Florence Tam and Atha Tehon entertained attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Hitaga
Aponita
Judy Schenken
Sally Mavis
Mary Ellen Backus
Nancy Lynch
Carolyn Quinby
Harriett Kellogg
Dorothy Deal
Patty Clements
Mary Rae Hyland
Mary Hyland
Will Stone
Central City
E. I. Coffey
Center Point
Douglas Battin
Florence Tam
Atha Tehon
Mrs F Irwin Smith Plans Three Week Family Visit
Mrs F Irwin Smith and her daughters Peggy and Jacqueline visit Mrs Smith's mother Mrs A G Iosty at 1501 D avenue NE and sister Mrs G E French, with another sister Mrs J R Kriz at 905 Thirty-sixth street NE. Mrs Smith, a Coe College graduate, will enroll Peggy at Coe this fall during the three week stay.
Vacationing Miss Janet Crabbe Joins Waterloo Family Trip
Miss Janet Crabbe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Crabbe of 1915 Park avenue SE, is vacationing in Canada for ten days. She left Sunday with the Ben Butler family of Waterloo. The Crabbe family’s son Tommy departed Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Hylden of 1831 Grande avenue SE for a week at Whitefish Lake in Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Janet Crabbe
Thomas L. Crabbe
Park Avenue SE
Ben Butler
Waterloo
Crabbes
Tommy
B. R. Hynden
Grande Avenue SE
Whitefish Lake
Minnesota
Riley to vacation with Lind family at Spirit Lake
Richard K. Riley leaves Monday for Sheldon to visit Mr and Mrs Roy Lind. He will join the Linds later to Spirit Lake for a vacation through September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard K. Riley
Robbins ‘Road
Sheldon
Roy Lind
Linds
Spirit Lake
Church Wedding For Mildred Saha
Mildred Ardis Saha married Allen David Copp in a Pleasant Hill ceremony officiated by Rev. Fred Samek. The groom’s Japanese gown and white gladiolus decor accompanied a crown veil as Glenn Saha gave the bride away, with Eleanor Saha and Edna Copp as attendants. The couple will reside in Ames while attending Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Saha
Edna Copp
Howard Copp
C. Keith Roths
Howard Beatty
Juanita Jack
Iowa City
Kenneth Grundmeier
Ames
Iowa State College
Better Cleaning Party at Daniels Park Pavilion
Public invited to Friday 2 p.m. event in the Daniels park pavilion under the Progressive Circle Carrie Morcombe lodge No 2. Demonstration of household products and personal brushes. Souvenirs door prizes and a free lunch featured in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels Park
Progressive Circle
Carrie Morcombe Lodge No. 2
Stoner Family Returns From Northern Minnesota Trip
Mr and Mrs Ray J Stoner and son Ray Jr 1265 Hazel Dr NE and Mr and Mrs J V Stoner 182 Fifteenth Ave SW have returned from a week long vacation in northern Minnesota and Canada They were joined at Crane Lake Minn by Mr and Mrs Edward Hampton and daughter Carol of Milwaukee While in Canada the Stoners stayed at Lake of the Woods Ontario
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray J. Stoner
Ray, Jr
Hazel Drive
J. V. Stoner
Fifteenth Avenue SW
Minnesota
Canada
Crane Lake
Minn
Edward Hampton
Carol
Milwaukee
Stoners
Lake of the Woods
Ontario
Doctor Harmon Heads to Los Angeles to Visit Daughter
Dr. W. R. Harmon of Montrose leaves Monday for Los Angeles to spend two weeks with his daughter Mrs. Alice Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Harmon
Montrose Hotel
Los Angeles
Alice Carr
Lucille Hodina Weds Clifford Netolicky in Brethren Church
Lucille Hodina and Clifford Netolicky married in a Church of the Brethren ceremony. The couple, from the Hodina and Netolicky families, were attended by Evelyn Hodina and others. A reception for 40 followed at the bride’s parents’ home. both spouses work in local banks and firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Hodina
Clifford Netolicky
Sander Family Returns From Western National Parks
Mr and Mrs Russell Sander and their two sons James and Richard of 1928 Second Avenue SE returned Sunday after spending two weeks touring the Black Hills Yellowstone Park and the Grand Tetons National Park in Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sandercock
James
Richard
Second Avenue SE
Black Hills
Yellowstone Park
Grand Tetons National Park
Wyo
Garden tip: plant now for quick maturing fall crops
Finish garden planting soon at Towe State College with kale spinach lettuce and radishes. Plant before Sept. 1 to give vegetables a chance to mature before frost. Fresh vegetables will complement fall beans and sweet corn for family meals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Grove
Iowa State College
Iowa Centennial Spirit Sparks School Memories
The Iowa centennial is celebrated statewide with old IOWA songs revived for the occasion. This week Iowa displays feature special window themes including Grandpa and Grandma in celebration. Communities rally as centennial events roll out across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Iowa
S. H. M. Byers
Pattern 826 Cuddlable Toys for Tiny Fingers
Pattern 826 offers four small fabric toys with two identical pieces, each trimmed with ears or wings. Easy, FUN, and suitable for scraps. Send 20 cents for the pattern to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Chicago IL. Include pattern number, name, and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Dept
Clinton St
Chicago
Needlecraft Dept
West
Randolph Street
Margaret Solomon Becomes a Bride
In a Grace Lutheran church ceremony Margaret Solomon became the bride of Maipah Kephart son of Hazleton. Rev K Richard Schliepsick officiated. The bride wore a brocaded satin gown and pink rose bouquet. Bridesmaids and ushers included Avenue Patridge Ruth Solomon Beverly Palmer John Solomon Robert Palmer. A reception followed at the bride’s home with 30 guests. The Kepharts will live in Hazleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Grace Lutheran
Margaret Solomon
John Solomon
Twatree
Maipah Kephart
William Kephart
Hazleton
K. Richard Schliepsick
Frank Downing
Avenue Patridge
Maynard
Ruth Solomon
Beverly Palmer
Lynn Silla
Robert Palmer
Kephart
Upper Iowa University
Europe
Oelwein
Hills and Noons Return From East Trip
Mr and Mrs H M Hills and Mr and Mrs J M Noons returned last week after a two weeks trip East They visited Mr and Mrs T Cyril Noon at Chagrin Falls Ohio and Mr and Mrs Hill went on to Buffalo New York to visit their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert A Jones
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Rudin
Ann
B Avenue
Bernard Rudin
Barbara Lou
Newark
N. J
H. M. Hill
Sixth Avenue
J. M. Noon
Fifteenth Street
T. Cyril Noon
the Hills
Chagrin Falls
Ohio
Cedar Rapids Girls Return From West Vacation
Miss Pearl Colton of 1840 First Avenue NW and Miss Flora Fleming of 1009 A Avenue NE return to Cedar Rapids after seven weeks in Colorado Springs. They visited at the home of Captain and Mrs. Charles W. Grace. Mrs. Grace is the former Armina Davis of Cedar Rapids.
Stepanek Family Holds Tenth Reunion at Ellis Park
The Stepanek family met for their tenth reunion Sunday at the Ellis Park rose garden. Sixty members attended. Officers elected for the coming year were E. F. Stepanek as president, Mrs. Rose Koch as vice president, and Mrs. O. H. Lundquist as secretary-treasurer, all of Cedar Rapids.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rudins
New Jersey
Leroy Fortners
Henry Hamiltons
Colorado
Dynes
Lyduae
Pinkham's Est
Janice Schukei
Mrs. Perry Rude
Miss Waples
J. B. Clydes
James Stratton
Sanka
Indiana
Robert O'Mearas
Anne Att
Hitaga
A. G. Iosty
North
Mildred Saha
Bie
Pallas
Star Jewelry
Coast
Church of the Brethren
B. Hodina
N Street
Al‘drich Netolickys
Center ‘Street
Bruce White
Earl Sandstrom
Evelyn Hodina
Anna Mae Hodina
Beryl White
Leona Hodina
Billy Hodina
Everett Mack of
Milo Horak
Donald Netolicky
Merchants National Bank
Mr. Netolicky
Cherry- Burrell Corporation
Sandercocks
Towe State College
First Avenue
Cone Wheeler
Mrs, Kephart
H. M. Hills
J. M. Noons
Stepanek Reunion
Fifth Avenue
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