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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1946

Page

2

Waples Cullman Honored Ahead of Marriages

Diane Waples and Eroy Cullman are honored at multiple pre nuptial events this week as weddings approach. Waples to wed William H. Ryan Jr on August 29 and Cullman to marry Thomas D. McPartland on September 14. Guests include out of town attendees Ralph Newcomer, Marilyn Levitt, and Mrs. William Keehn among others at showers and luncheons in Cedar Rapids.

Diane Waples F. C. Waples Forest Drive Eroy Cullman Louis Cullman Nineteenth Street Miss Waples William H. Ryan, Jr William H. Ryan Fourth Avenue Miss Cullman Thomas D. McPartland T. F. McPartland Linn Boulevard William Keehn St. Louis Earle G Nichols Meadowbrook Drive Orie S. Imes Tucie Imes Waples Ryan Cullman McPartland Ines Ralph Newcomer Moulton Iowa Marilyn Levitt Chicago Wiliam Keehn Cedar Rapids Country Club Harold J. Ross John D. Randall Janice Bailey Linden Terrace Jeanne Ferguson Washington Avenue Frank Powers, Jr Linden Drive Jean Bailey Carol Jean Curran Pamela Shackell David Keehn

McCalley Reunion Planned at Riverside Pavilion

The McCalley reunion takes place Sunday at Riverside pavilion in Ellis park. A picnic luncheon will be served at noon with entertainment in the afternoon.

McCalley Riverside Pavilion Ellis Park

Church Wedding For Neva Oldorf In St Patrick’s Church

Miss Neva Jean Oldorf of Cedar Rapids wed Francis Donohoe of Solon at St. Patrick’s Church with matron of honor Miss Marie Donohoe of San Diego and best man William Suchomel of Solon. The couple plan to live near Solon after a honeymoon in San Diego.

Neva Jean Oldorf Cedar Rapids Pauline Oldorf Stanwood Francis Donohoe Pat Donohoe Solon St. Patrick's Church Fine&s- Donohoe Marie Donohoe San Diego William Suchomel Donohoe Clifford Winter

Luncheon Honors Miss Ann Witwer at Cedar Rapids Club

Hostess Mrs. Sue Lu berger chaired a Thursday noon luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Miss Ann Witwer of Ojai California was guest of honor, visiting her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Weaver Witwer at Hilltop. Nine guests attended.

Cedar Rapids Country Club Sue Luberger Second Avenue SE Ann Witwer Ojai Calif Weaver Witwer Hilltop

Ensigns Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary Open House

Mr. and Mrs. James William Ensign of 7903 C avenue NW mark their twenty fifth anniversary with an open house Sunday from 3 to 6 pm. Guests include son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs R B Martin recently moved to Cedar Rapids, with Martin discharged from the navy air corps recently stationed in Miami Florida. Also attending are son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs J W Ensign Jr and their daughter Carol who arrived from Toledo Ohio. Mrs E G Ensign of Burlington will be present.

James William Ensign C Avenue NW

Iowa Mutual Girls Host Anita Quaid Dinner Honor

Members of the Iowa Mutual Girl's club acted as hostesses at a dinner and shower Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Anita Quaid. The Commonwealth tearoom dinner was attended by 32 girls with committee members Marianna Woof Margaret Hohnbaum Ethel Hoyt and Loretta Gavin assisting.

Iowa Mutual Girl's Club Anita Quaid Commonwealth Tearoom Marianna Woof Margaret Hohnbaum Ethel Hoyt Loretta Gavin

Fu Jen bridge club entertained at Miss Stark home

The Fu Jen bridge club met Tuesday evening at 1417 Ellis Boulevard NW the home of Miss Mary Stark. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Marion Shea, Mrs. Nellie Drews and Mrs. Mae Ankerman.

Fu Jen Bridge Club Mary Stark Ellis Boulevard Marion Shea Nellie Drews Mae Ankerman

Janet Crabbe Returns From Winnipeg Trip

Miss Janet Crabbe daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas L Crabbe 1915 Park Avenue SE returned Wednesday from a ten day vacation in Winnipeg Canada She accompanied the Ben Butler family Waterloo Mrs A C Gossard 523 Twentieth Street NE was hostess Wednesday noon at a luncheon in the Cedar Rapids Country Club Cards were played in the afternoon

Janet Crabbe Thomas L. Crabbe Park Avenue SE Winnipeg Canada Ben Butler Waterloo A. C. Gossard Twentieth Street Cedar Rapids Country Club

Shoe factories struggle to meet wartime demand

Wartime shortages push St Miller and Sons to lack stockpiles and slow orders as five plants churn out 5,000 pairs daily. Americans bought 3.79 pairs per woman in 1942 and current purchases outpace supply, with size 6B and 6 1 2 B leading the popular range. Regional shifts in width complicate re estimates as movement and price affect sizes.

St. Miller and Sons, Inc

Helen Kulhavy Weds Dr Durward Marek in Anamosa

In Oxford Junction at St Patrick s church Helen Kulhavy daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Kulhavy married Dr Durward P Marek of Maquoketa son of Mr and Mrs Wendley Marek Anamosa officiated by Fathers Joseph Gregor and J A McMahon The couple plan to reside in Maquoketa after a Lake Geneva Wis wedding trip. she wore a white chiffon gown with orange blossom tiara and gloves He is a Maquoketa veterinarian The wedding party included maid of honor June Kula and bridesmaids from Davenport and Maquoketa, with best man Maynard Marek and ushers from Chariton and Maquoketa

Oxford Junction St. Patrick’s Church Anamosa Helen Tyrrell] Kulhavy Oseph Kulhavy Durward P. Marek Maquoketa Wendley Marek Joseph Gregor J. A. McMahon Irene Pederson Chicago Leo Loyete June Kula Davenport Helen Henek Dorothy Marek Maynard Marek R. V. Lewis Chariton William Haffner Lake Geneva Wis Marek Grinnell College Clarence Consolidated Schools Iowa State College

VFW Auxiliary Hosts Reception for Hazel Johnson

The V F W auxiliary will hold a reception Friday at 8 PM at the Veterans club to honor Mrs Hazel Johnson Iowa department president. All members are invited to attend and participate in the gathering.

V.F.W Veterans’ Club Hazel Johnson Iowa

Ives Family En Route Home From Vacation

Mrs. C. R. Ives and her two children Sally and Bob visit Cedar Rapids for two days with Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Kaufman at 1974 Second Avenue SE. They are from St. Petersburg, Florida, returning home after vacations in Estes Park, Okoboji and Des Moines.

G. D. Kaufman Second Avenue SE C. R. Ives Sally Bob St. Petersburg Fla Ives Cedar Rapids Estes Park Okoboji Des Moines

Use of Perfume Must Be Subtle, Expert Warns

Chicago reports Rita Terrell at the Associated Toiletries convention warns against overuse of perfume as anxiety triggers. She says subtle scents can influence men and even tame animals, with examples from ancient Greece and a 1774 British law punishing perfumed seduction, noting no women in Parliament then.

Chicago Rita Terrell Associated Toiletries Miss Terrell Marie Antoinette Circe Ulysses

Four-ball mixed foursome set for Friday at Cedar Rapids CC

The four-ball mixed foursome tournament is scheduled Friday afternoon at four o'clock at the Cedar Rapids Country Club. The event brings together mixed pairs in a foursome format on the local course and will determine early-season standing for participating players.

Cedar Rapids Country Club

Designing Woman Extra Frame Care Advice

The article discusses cleaning and preserving gilt frames that have aged or been stored. It recommends mild solvent mixes such as ammonia with water and baking soda, or ammonia with denatured alcohol, tested on a hidden spot first. Do not rub the frame. apply with minimal pressure and work in small areas. A touch of lemon oil helps prevent cracking and drying.

Boys auxiliary meet for picnic at Ellis Park river pavilion

The boys' auxiliary to the Children's Home will meet Monday at 1 o'clock for a picnic dinner in the river pavilion at Ellis Park. Attendees are asked to bring a beverage and picnic requirements.

River Pavilion Ellis Park

Luncheon Hostess Key Moment For Leona Mills Circle

Mrs L P Johnson hosted a luncheon at 1261 Elmhurst Drive SE for the Leona Mills junior circle of the King’s Daughters. The group announced its first fall meeting will be held in September.

L. P. Johnson Elmhurst Drive Leona Mills The King’s Daughters

Oliphant Family Reunion Held at Toddville Farm

The thirty-first annual Oliphant family reunion took place Sunday on the C. C. Oliphant farm north of Toddville, the Perry Oli- homestead.

Oliphant C. C. Oliphant Toddville Perry Oli

Oliphant Heads Waterloo Reunion Officers Elected

One hundred thirty attended the reunion with Charles Oliphant of Waterloo presiding. Out-of-state representatives came from Kansas Idaho and Missouri. Officers elected for the coming year were George Clark president Charlie Oliphant vice president Dora Ellis secretary and Frances Ellis treasurer.

Phant Charles Oliphant Waterloo Kansas Idaho Missouri George Clark Charlie Oliphant Dora Ellis Frances Ellis

Four Thousand Killed in India Riots Prompt Fears of More

Calcutta newspaper reports 4000 dead and 11000 injured across five days of sectarian riots between Muslims and Hindus. Warning of further clashes on Id festival date with threats from Muslims and Hindu readiness to meet them. At least 3000 killed in prior four days, with grisly reports of mass burnings in a Bengal village.

Calcutta India Jone Bengal

Russians Show Direct Comment on Ultimatum

London AP report says Moscow radio quoted a US Yugoslavia note exchange with no extra comment aside from a U.S. dispatch. The AP Washington correspondent notes the two notes are among the hottest the State Department has sent. Diplomats say Western Allies should apply strong economic pressure on Yugoslavia.

London Moscow Radio United States Yugoslavia U. S Washington State Department

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