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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1946

Page

4

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 Saturday. Luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club Wednesday with hostesses Sutherland C. Dows and Mrs Duane Arnold. Out of town guests include Merle Hall and David Connell of Vinton.

Joanne Crawford Richard Hall Vinton Edward Sheehy Dows Lane Foster Miss Crawford Merle Hall David Connell Joanne Seip Plymouth Ind Franklin Paine John St. Clair John Foster

Rudin Family Returns After Newark Visit

Mr and Mrs Art Rudin and daughter Ann of 2413 Avenue NE return home following a two weeks visit with son Bernard Rudin and Barbara Lou in Newark New Jersey.

Art Rudin Ann B Avenue Bernard Rudin Barbara Lou Newark N. J

Fortners Host Weekend Guests For Dinner

Weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs LeRoy Fortner 701 Tenth Street SE included Mr. and Mrs Robert L Bixby and daughter Beverly Jean Davenport and Miss Valita Carns of Jefferson. The Fortners entertained at a dinner Sunday honoring the guests.

LeRoy Fortner Tenth Street Robert L. Bixby Beverly Jean Davenport Valita Carns Jefferson Fortners

Cedar Rapids Couple Visits Minneapolis Friends

Dr. and Mrs. Henry H. Hamilton returned Sunday from a weekend with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Andreas in Minneapolis. The Andreas are former Cedar Rapids residents.

Henry H. Hamilton Cottage Grove Avenue A. M. Andreas Minneapolis Andreas Cedar Rapids

Idaho Springs Woman Visits Palm Family Relative

Miss Iris Y. Smith of Idaho Springs Idaho visits her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A Walter Palm at 30412 E avenue as a guest.

Iris Y. Smith Idaho Springs, Colo A. Walter Palm E Avenue

Macek and Baily Wed In noon ceremony

Miss Helen Macek and Ernest Baily wed at 2 PM with Rev J E DeLong officiating. Attending were maid of honor Ann Macek and best man Clare Stallman. One hundred guests attended a church reception after which the couple left for a Wisconsin wedding trip. Mrs Baily works at the Iowa Theater Beauty Shop. Mr Baily served four years in the marine corps.

Helen Macek Ernest 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 Lyman Long Milo Macek Wisconsin Baily Marine Corps Iowa Theater Beauty Shop

Engagement announced for Janice Lea Schucker

Mr and Mrs Clarence F Schucker of Waterloo formerly Cedar Rapids announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Lea to William R Hahn son of Mr and Mrs F Rollin Hahn of Youngstown Ohio The couple plan an autumn wedding Janice is a Stephens College graduate who studied at Columbia University New York City William Hahn is a Culver Military Academy and Colgate University graduate who earned an MA from Columbia after two years in service

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 Waples Prepares for Aug. 29 Wedding

Mrs. Perry C. Rude hosted a luncheon for eight at 535 Vernon drive SE to honor Diane Waples daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Waples of 331 Forest drive SE. Miss Waples is to wed William H. Ryan Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Ryan of 1408 Fourth avenue SE on August 29.

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 Farm South of Walker

The Janko family reunion took place 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. About 45 additional guests attended.

Janko Joe F. Wachal Walker Joe Janko West Highlands Calif Lillian Machacek Tacoma Wash Martin Vikla Lonsdale Minn

Reverend Clyde Accepts Nashua Pastorate

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Clyde and children Robert and Helen, of 1236 Eighth Street NW, moved to Nashua where Mr. Clyde will assume the pastorate of the First Congregational church on September 1. He served the Bethany Congregational church in Cedar Rapids for the past three years.

J. B. Clyde Robert Helen Eighth Street Nashua Clyde First Congregational Church Bethany Congregational Church Cedar Rapids

James Stratton Celebrates Fourteenth Birthday Party

James Edward Stratton celebrated his fourteenth birthday Monday at his home on 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.

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 Sail to Tokyo Assignment

Mrs Staten E Rall and her sons Owen W and Frederick A left Cedar Rapids after a weekend visit with her husband s parents to Seattle en route to Tokyo They plan to live there for a year while Colonel Rall serves on MacArthur s staff The Ralls sail from Seattle later this week

Staten E. Rall Owen W Frederick A Cedar Rapids J. F. Rall First Avenue SE Seattle Tokyo Colonel Rall MacArthur Ralls

Fayette Wedding for Audrey Davis and Wayne Hurmence

Miss Audrey Davis daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Audrey Davis and Wayne A. Hurmence son of Mrs. Irma Hurmence of Sumner were married Saturday at 2 30 PM at the First Methodist church. Rev William R Noland officiated with nuptial music by H Root. The bride wore a fitted taffeta gown with a sheer overskirt and gardenias. Maid of honor Shirley Davis wore a pink sheer dress with pink roses. Best man Donald Hurmence of Sumner. ushers William Hurmence of Tripoli and Norman Hurmence of Sumner. Mrs Hurmence, a University of Iowa graduate, affiliated with Sigma Tau Delta and University Players, will teach in Maynard this fall. Mr Hurmence, a veteran, will attend Upper Iowa University in the fall. The couple will reside in Fayette.

Fayette Audrey Davis Wayne A. Hurmence Irma Hurmence Sumner First Methodist Church William R. ‘Noland Hurmende H. Root Shirley Davis Donald Hurmence William Hurmence Tripoli Norman Hurmence Hurmence University of Iowa Sigma Tau Delta l University Players Maynard Upper Iowa University Oon Hurmences Avenue Patridge Maymard Ruth Solomon Beverly Palmer Lynn Silla Hazleton John Solomon Robert Palmer Kephart Europe Oelwein

Mrs L E MacLaughlin Returns From Ohio

Mrs L E MacLaughlin of 1611 Park Avenue SE returned Monday from Marion Ohio where she visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John E Christensen. She later traveled to Oil City Pa with Mrs Christensen to visit Dr and Mrs Ralph E Gill and other relatives. Mrs Gill is MacLaughlin's niece and she and her husband had just returned from Monte Carlo. Mr and Mrs Harold Woodward joined the group in Columbus Ohio for the Disciples of Christ international convention.

L. E. MacLaughlin Park Avenue Marion Ohio John E. Christensen Columbus The Disciples of Christ

Borschel Family Holds Twenty Second Reunion

The twenty second annual Borschel family reunion was held at Daniels Park on Sunday with 93 attendees. E F Borschel Cedar Rapids was elected president Leona M Borschel Cedar Rapids secretary treasurer and Mrs Charles Spinden West Liberty vice president. Next year’s reunion will again be in Cedar Rapids.

Borschel Daniels Park E. F. Borschel Cedar Rapids Leona M. Borschel Charles Spinden West Liberty

Mrs Ella C Horn Returns From Weekend Visit

Mrs. Ella C Horn of 1528 Avenue NE returned home Monday after a weekend visit with her sister Mrs Edward D Manek and her niece and husband Prof and Mrs Clete Chizek of South Bend Indiana.

Ella C. Horn Avenue Edward D. Manek Clete Chizek South Bend Ind

M r and Mrs Robert O Meara Return From Lake Okoboji Vacation

Mr and Mrs Robert O Meara of 1428 Second Avenue SE return from a 10 day vacation at Lake Okoboji.

Robert O'Meara Second Avenue SE Lake Okoboji

Horse Show Closes Camp Hitaga Activities End

Camp Hitaga wrapped last week's events with a Sunday horse show awarding prizes across units Aponita Shabonde Watanops and Agitah. Winners gained blue and red ribbons with Barbara Gaines Mary Hyland Carolyn Quinby Patty Clements Marilyn Reesink Nancy Lynch Judy Schenken and Sally Mavis earning superior ratings. Judges were Will Stone and E I Coffey. A jumping exhibition by Douglas Battin and a comedy act by Florence Tam and Atha Tehon entertained attendees.

Camp Hitaga Aponita Judy Schenken Sally Mavis Mary Ellen Backus Shabonde Nancy Lynch Carolyn Quinby Harriett Kellogg Dorothy Deal Patty Clements Mary Rae Hyland Watanops Mary Hyland Agitah Barbara Gaines Marilyn Reesink Sally Bailey

Mrs F Irwin Smith Plans Coe College Registration Visit

Mrs F Irwin Smith and her daughters Peggy and Jacqueline stay three weeks visiting relatives at 1501 D avenue NE and 905 Thirty-sixth street NE. Mrs Smith, a Coe graduate, will register Peggy at Coe College this fall during the visit.

Vacationing Families Head North to Canada and Minnesota

Miss Janet Crabbe daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas L Crabbe 1915 Park avenue SE is vacationing in Canada for ten days. She left Sunday with the Ben Butler family of Waterloo. Crabbes son Tommy left Saturday with Mr and Mrs B R Hynden 1831 Grande avenue SE for a week at Whitefish Lake Minnesota.

Canada Janet Crabbe Thomas L. Crabbe Park Avenue SE Ben Butler Waterloo Crabbes Tommy B. R. Hynden Grande Avenue SE Whitefish Lake Minnesota

Richard K Riley Visits in Sheldon and Spirit Lake

Richard K Riley of 1852 Robbins Road NW left Monday for Sheldon to visit Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lind. He will accompany the Linds to Spirit Lake later in the week for a vacation through September 1.

Richard K. Riley Robbins Road Sheldon Roy Lind Linds Spirit Lake

Beaujuly two piecer pattern reads flirtatious

By ANNE ADAMS a pattern feature describes two piece outfits with peplum style. Pattern 4636 offers a flirtatious look for junior miss sizes and pattern 3636 covers Jr. Miss sizes 11 13 15 17 with fabric yardage for size 13. Readers send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept. Chicago Ill.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept N. Clinton St Chicago Ill

Church Wedding For Mildred Saha

Miss Mildred Ardis Saha married Allen David Copp Friday at a Pleasant Hill church. Officiant COPP, brother Glenn Saha gave the bride, with Ellner Saha as maid of honor and Edna Copp as bridesmaid. They will reside in Ames while attending Iowa State College.

Japan Eleanor Saha Edna Copp Howard Copp C. Keith Roths Howard Beatty Juanita Jack Iowa City Kenneth Grundmeier Ames Iowa State College

Better Cleaning Party Planned at Daniels Park Pavilion

The public is invited to a Better Cleaning party Friday at 2 p.m. under the Progressive Circle Carr ie Morcombe Lodge No 2 sponsorship. The program will demonstrate household products and personal brushes. Souvenirs door prizes and a free lunch will be offered.

Daniels Park Progressive Circle Carrie Morcombe Lodge No. 2

Stoner Family Returns From Vacation trip to Canada and Minnesota

Mr and Mrs Ray J Stoner and son Ray Jr return from a week long vacation in northern Minnesota and Canada They were joined at Crane Lake Minnesota by Mr and Mrs Edward Hampton and daughter Carol of Milwaukee They stayed at Lake of the Woods Ontario during their trip

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

Lucille Hodina Weds Clifford Netolicky in Brethren Church

Lucille Hodina and Clifford Netolicky married in a Church of the Brethren ceremony on Sunday. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs B Hodina, wore white lace with a long train and veil. the groom is son of the Aldrich Netolickys. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s home with about 40 guests.

Lucille Hodina Clifford Netolicky Church of the Brethren B. Holdina N Street Aldrich Netolickys Center Street Bruce White Earl Sandstrom Evelyn Hodina Anna Mae Hodina Beryl White Leona Hedina Billy Hodina Everett Mack Vinton Milo Horak Donald Netolicky Merchants National Bank Mr. Netolicky Cherry- Burrell Corporation

Dr. W. R. Harmon Heads To Coast Visit

Dr. W. R. Harmon departed Montrose Monday for Los Angeles to visit his daughter Mrs. Alice Carr for two weeks at a hotel there.

W. R. Harmon Montrose Hotel Los Angeles Alice Carr

Sander Family Returns After Wyoming Trip

Mr and Mrs Russell Sander Cock and their sons James and Richard of 1928 Second Avenue SE returned Sunday after spending two weeks in the Black Hills Yellowstone Park and the Grand Tetons National Park Wyoming.

Russell Sandercock James Richard Second Avenue SE Black Hills Yellowstone Park Grand Tetons National Park Wyo

Finish Garden Planting Soon for Quick-Maturing Veggies

Iowa State College advises completing planting by September 1 to allow kale spinach lettuce and radishes to mature before frost. Garden specialist Lerry Grove notes seed should be in by then to ensure a fall harvest of fresh vegetables alongside beans and sweet corn.

Lerry Grove Iowa State College

Iowa Song Revival Sparks Centennial Celebrations

The old Iowa song by S. H. M. Byers is being revived for centennial observances, rousing ties with communities and traditions as the state honors its history with renewed performance and public interest.

Iowa S. H. M. Byers

Simple baby cuddly fabric toys pattern 826

Directions for four toys with two identical fabric pieces, edges trimmed with ears or wings. Pattern 826 from the Needlecraft Dept offers complete directions, transfer included. Send 20 cents for the pattern, include pattern number, name, and address to 549 West Randolph Street Chicago 80 Ill.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Chicago Ill

Margaret Solomon Becomes a Bride

In Fayette Grace Lutheran church Margaret Solomon daughter of Mr and Mrs John Calaman Solomon becomes the bride of Ralph Kephart son of Mr and Mrs William Kephart of Hazleton The Rev K Richard Schliepsick performs the ceremony The couple will live in Hazleton

Margaret Solomon Wullivlliull Ralph Ki Hart William Kephart Hazieton K. Richard Schliepsick John Solomon

Hills Noon Family Return From East Trip

Mr and Mrs H M Hills of 1706 Sixth avenue SE and Mr and Mrs J M Noons of 390 Fifteenth streets burned last week after a two weeks trip East They visited T Cyril Noon at Chagrin Falls Ohio then went to Buffalo NY to see their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert A Jones

H. M. Hill Sixth Avenue J. M. Noon Fifteenth Streets T. Cyril Noon The Hills Chagrin Falls Ohio Hill Buffalo N. Y Robert A. Jones

Cedar Rapids Girls Return From West

Miss Pearl Colton and Miss Flora Fleming returned to Cedar Rapids after a seven week vacation in Colorado Springs. They visited Capt. and Mrs. Charles W. Grace. Mrs. Grace is the former Armina Davis of Cedar Rapids, and the two young women reside at 1840 First Avenue NW and 1009 A Avenue NE respectively.

Pearl Colton First Avenue NW Flora Fleming Colorado Prings Charles W. Grace Grace Armina Davis Cedar Rapids

Stepanek Family Holds Tenth Reunion at Ellis Park

The Stepanek family marked its tenth reunion Sunday at the Ellis park rose garden. Sixty members attended. Officers for the coming year were announced as E. F. Stepanek president, Mrs. Rose Koch vice president, and Mrs. O. H. Lundquist secretary-treasurer, all residents of Cedar Rapids.

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Rudins New Jersey Leroy Fortners Henry Hamiltons Lidia E. Pinkbam Ernest Baily Janice Schukei Mrs. Perry Rude Miss Waples J. B. Clydes James Stratton Mel Sanka Indiana Robert O’mearas Hitaga A. G. Iosty North Dia Alate K Jewelry CO Mildred Saha L Lucille Hodina Coast Sandercocks Garden Tip Ories Grandma Admiral First Avenue Alee Whida Mrs. Kephart H. M. Hills J. M. Noons Stepanek Reunion Fifth Avenue Higbee’s. Eel
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