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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1952

Page

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Martin Wiley Bridal Dinner Tonight Honors Patricia Wiley

The bridal dinner for Patricia Wiley and her fiancé Herbert DeWees will be hosted tonight in Roosevelt hotel Lincoln-Jefferson room by the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wiley. The event features a blue and white theme with a guest list including DeWees family, Catherine Foster, Richard Smith, Lloyd Miles, and international guests. The couple plans to marry Saturday at Westminster Presbyterian Church.

Patricia Wiley Herbert Thomas DeWees Lincoln-Jefferson Roosevelt Hotel Martin Wiley Vinton Read NW DeWees T. H. DeWees Catherine Foster Clinton Richard Smith Marion Lloyd Miles Madrid Melvin Weisley Cedar Falls Hansheinz Innsbruck Austria Frederick Johnson Chicago A. H. Marzelf S. A. DeWees Nancy DeWees Earl DeWees Joe Dewees Donald C. Cook Bonnie O’neill Florence Macnamara Stanley Cejka Robert Davis Wiley Mr. DeWees Westminster Presbyterian Church

Robert M Collins Visits Grandparents in Council Bluffs

Robert M. Collins of Council Bluffs arrived Wednesday to spend a few days with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Moore, 536 Knollwood Drive SE.

Robert M. Collins Council Bluffs E. R. Moore Knollwood Drive

Karen Trachta Honored On Ninth Birthday

Karen Trachta was honored on her ninth birthday with a theater party hosted by her mother Mrs. Leona Trachta. After the film, refreshments were served at the Chadima grandparents home 1422 Hamilton Street SW with help from Mrs. Marlin Messer.

Karen Trachta Leona Trachta Karen Charles M. Chadima Hamilton Street Marlin Messer Carolyn Kofron Dolores Theresa Drahozal Rosie Michalec Sharyl Eckley Terry Jacobsen

Mrs Harvey Bergee Hosts Shower for Dorothy Galvin Eyeing September Wedding

Mrs Harvey Bergee at 1225 N street SW hosted a Thursday evening shower at the YWCA honoring Miss Dorothy Galvin who will marry George Wolfe of Watertown NY late in September.

Harvey Bergee N Street YWCA Dorothy, Galvin George Wolfe Watertown N.Y

Summer supper idea with zucchini bake and meatball layer

Dip sliced zucchini in flour then egg seasoned with salt pepper Parmesan and parsley. Fry slices. Layer in a casserole with small browned meat balls and grated cheese. Pour tomato sauce over and bake.

Inez Cooke

Miss Virginia Blahnik Fetes In Multiple Showers

Several parties honor Miss Virginia Blahnik with linen, miscellaneous, and kitchen showers hosted by Mrs. Leon Loftsgard Mrs. Ronald Stonebrook Mrs. Bert Teeters Mrs. Walter Brown and Mrs. D A Atkinson. She will wed Robert L. Veach of Webster City on August 31 at Central Park Presbyterian Church.

Virginia Blahnik Leon, Loftsgard Ronald Stonebrook Loftsgard Herman Helms Elmhurst Drive Bert Teeters Barbara Teeters Walter Brown Teeters Wildwood Drive Miss Blahnik D. A. Atkinson Richard Christenson Atkinson Fourth Avenue SE Robert L. Veach Webster City Central Park Presbyterian Church

Tri Delta Alumnae Host Rushing Party at Roosevelt

Tri Delta Alumnae entertained Cedar Rapids girls bound for Cedar Rapids college this fall with a dessert and fashion show in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt Hotel. Mrs Keith Nichols led the event planning and coordination.

Delta Delta Delta Florentine Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Keith Nichols

Carole Hamilton Weds Norman Murfield In Home Ceremony

Miss Carole Jane Hamilton became the bride of Norman J. Murfield in a Thursday afternoon ceremony at the Hamilton home. Attendants included Donna J. McMullen as maid of honor and George Baldwin as best man. The couple plan to reside at Marquis Court, Coe College, where both study.

Carole Jane Hamilton Norman J. Murfield Wilson J. Hamilton Third Avenue SE Edgar Walker Vinton Mr. Murfield L. D. Murfield Anamosa Margaret Mach George Baldwin Murfield Arthur Kern Marion William Helm Hiawatha Marquis Court Coe College

Lorna Looney and Clifford McKay Wed at Thornburg Methodist

Lorna E. Looney daughter of Mr and Mrs Lauren Looney of Thornburg married Clifford L. McKay son of Mr and Mrs John McKay of Gibson in a Thornburg Methodist church ceremony. The couple will reside in Crestview Florida while McKay is stationed at Elgin air force base.

Thornburg Amiss Lorna E.looney Lauren Looney Clifford L. McKay John McKay Gibson Thornburg Methodist Church James A. Worrell Carol Jean Looney Virgil Alpers Lee Oliver Harold Clarke McKay Iowa Manufacturing Company Cedar Rapids Crestview Fla Elgin Air Force Base

Elmcrest Hosts Women’s Golf and Guest Day

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club hosted a women’s golf and guest day on Thursday. Prizes went to guests Mrs. K. K. Kinsey and Mrs. Art Andrews. Elmcrest members included Mrs. LeRoy Arp, Mrs. L. G. Carrigg, Mrs. Ervin F. Stepanek, Mrs. William Kruckenberg, and Mrs. Robert Campbell. Additional guest prizes awarded to Mrs. Perry Smith and Mrs. Herbert Knudten. Elmcrest member prizes to Mrs. Tom Pirnie and Mrs. John Petersen. Bridge and canasta prizes went to Mrs. Roy Taylor, Mrs. E. C. Nelson, Mrs. Don Isett, and Mrs. John Kooreman.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club K. K. Kinsey Art Andrews Elmcrest LeRoy Arp L. G. Carrigg Ervin F. Stepanek William Kruckenberg Robert Campbell Perry Smith Herbert Knudten Tom Pirnie John Petersen Roy Taylor E. C. Nelson Don Isett John Kooreman

Melbergs Host Bridal Dinner for Lois Melberg and William Nichols

Mr. and Mrs. Milo Melberg of Norway host a bridal dinner in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel honoring their daughter Lois and William L. Nichols of Belle Plaine. The wedding is set for Saturday afternoon at St Pauls Methodist church with guests including Nichols and Melberg families, Cedar Rapids and Detroit visitors, and neighbors from Mt. Vernon and Belle Plaine.

Milo Melberg Norway Lois William L. Nichols Belle Plaine St. Paul’s Methodist Church W. C. Cleworth Cedar Rapids Robert Luke Detroit Kenneth Bradshaw Warren Sonneman Bruce Eicher Mt. Vernon Steve Malcolm Bill Kern Mona Fy Macomb Lester Ealy Center ‘Point Carol’ Paulsen Dwight, IL Carol Melberg l Gary Melberg

Audrey Lukes Weds Melvin Mlady in Protivin Ceremony

Audrey Mae Lukes daughter of Ray and Mrs Lukes Protivin married Melvin G Mlady son of Joseph and Mrs Mlady Cresco in Holy Trinity Church Protivin. Rev J Skluzacek officiated the double ring ceremony with a lace gown and cathedral train. Afterward a wedding breakfast was held at the bride's home and the couple plans to farm near Protivin.

Audrey Mae Lukes Ray Lukes Protivin Melvin G.mlady Joseph Mlady Cresco J. Skluzacek Holy Trinity Church Karen Lukes Betty Pechota Mary Ann Fencl Evelyn Sobolik Alvin Taylor Maid of Honor Elaine Hubka Gerry Pecinovsky Melvin Pacovsky Donald Hubka Paul Svestka Elmer Adamec Mr. J Harold Ejiffler Harmony Minn Louis Panosh Joe Mrachek

Do Not Force Children to Like Guests Says Opinion Piece

A columnist argues Wendy should trust her own feelings about Uncle Harry. The piece condemns teaching children to be polite to disliked guests and urges parents to respect a child’s discernment and set boundaries. It warns Mrs. Lawrence that emotional dishonesty harms a child’s understanding of trust and respect.

Uncle Harry Wendy Aunt Ethel Harry Uncle Harrys

Lovely guest linens pattern with six motifs

Colorful needlework design by Cours Wheder offers motifs for two pillow cases two towels and a scarf. Transfer six motifs about 334 by 13 inches with easy stitches and ready made eyelet edges. Send 25 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P O Box 5740 Chicago Ill and include name and address.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept P. O Chicago Ill Needlecraft Dept P.O

Feidens Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Embassy Club

Mr and Mrs M E Feiden of 2412 C avenue NE marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner Wednesday at the Embassy club. Guests included 24 attendees with out of town visitors Mr and Mrs Mark Felden of St Joseph Missouri Mr and Mrs Evald Olsen and daughter Ann of Downing and Mr and Mrs B E Vandecar of North Liberty.

M. E. Feiden C Avenue NE Embassy Club Mr. Feiden Mark Felden St. Joseph Evald Olsen Ann Downing B. E. Vandecar North Liberty

Miss Carmelita Gaffey Honored at Siefert Shower

Miss Carmelita Gaffey was honored Thursday evening at a shower given by Mrs. Jerry Shea and Mrs. C. A. Siefert at the Siefert home 357 Seventeenth street SE. Twenty three guests attended. She will marry Merlyne Womrau September 20 at Immaculate Conception church.

Carmelita Gaffey Jerry Shea C. A. Siefert Siefert Seventeenth ‘Street SE Miss Gaffey Merlyne Womrau Immaculate Conception Church

Cootiette Club 382 Plans Sunday Picnic

Members of Cootiette club 382 and their families meet Sunday at 2 p.m. for a picnic at William White’s home 2816 Fruitland Boulevard SW. Bring a picnic basket and regular requirements.

Cootiette Club William White Fruitland Boulevard

Rehabbing a Vintage Clock Into Wall Art

A worn clock is repurposed into a wall piece by removing the workings and face, placing them in a picture mat with a centered hole for the dial, exposing the back for setting and winding, and framing with a deep wood frame. The mat is covered in plain fabric, with optional velveteen or straw cloth accents and a gold or dark frame to suit any room.

Climate uniformity in south temperate zone linked to oceans

The south temperate zone experiences a more uniform climate than the north zone due to broader ocean areas surrounding it. This maritime influence reduces seasonal extremes and moderates temperatures across regions.

Secrets of Charm: Choosing and Applying Base Coats

Secrets of Charm advises selecting base coats for all skin types to protect and correct. It covers shade testing at the wrist, matching undertones, and applying techniques to avoid visible lines, plus tips for blotting if the makeup is too heavy.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Martin Wileys Mrs. Bergee Miss Galvin TRI Delta Gingham Polly Flinders Betsy McCall Armstrong Carole Hamilton Norman Murfield Lorna E. Looney Streamliner Stella White Melbergs Melvin G. Mlady Muriel Lawrence By Cours Wheder Dolly Dee Shop Second Avenue M. E. Feidens Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer Applique Cedar Rapids Sewing Machine Market First Avenue E Kresge John F. Dille Co John Robert Powers Secrets of Charm Llians Furs Killian Fur Shop
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