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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1946

Page

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Miss Pesek Weds at I C Church in Simple Ceremony

Miss Pesek wed Rev John E ton officiating at the I C Church. The bride wore a net and taffeta gown with fingertip veil, carried a prayer book, and wore a locket from the bridegroom. Bridesmaids wore blue and yellow gowns, and flower girls were La Vonne and Dreena Waterbury. Best man was William J Pesek. Music by Mary Craemer and Sisters Raymond. The bride, Edgewood graduate and Mercy hospital nurse, works at the hospital. the groom attended Cosgrove school and served in the army, including the South Pacific.

John E.ton Barbara Fitzpatrick Raymond Boland la Vonne Dreena Waterbury William J. Pesek Mary Craemer A Prout Raymond Edgewood High School Mercy Hospital School of Nursing Mr. Pesek Cosgrove South Pacific

Miss Merta Weds L T Vavricek in Cedar Rapids

Miss Dorothy Merta daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Merta of route 2 married Lu mir T Vavricek son of Mr and Mrs Frank Vavricek of route 3 Cedar Rapids Tuesday at the Little Brown church near Nashua. Rev F L Hanscom officiated. The bride wore rayon marquisette with a sweetheart neckline and a senior train. Attendants wore pink and blue net gowns. The couple reside in Cedar Rapids and planned to live on route 3.

Dorothy M. Merta Jerry Merta Lumir T. Vavricek Frank Vavricek Cedar Rapids Little Brown Nashua F. L. Hanscom Eleanor Vavricek Alice Kopf Lester Elias C.S.P.S. Hall

Jean Durey Weds Harold Puffett at Strawberry Point

Miss Jean Ann Durey daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl A Durey of Delhi married Harold Puffett son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Puffett of near Dundee Wednesday in the Congregational church at Strawberry Point The Rev Carrie Lucas officiated Attendants were absent The bride wore aqua dress brown accessories and red rose corsage A reception followed for ten immediate family members The couple will honeymoon then reside on a farm near Strawberry Point Mrs Puffett

Manchester Jean Ann Durey Earl A. Durey Delhi Harold Puffett Strawberry Point Floyd Puffett Dundee Carrie Lucas Cedar Rapids Delhi High School Puffett Dundee High School

Margaret Hesser returns from Cheley Camps

Miss Margaret Hesser daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Hesser 805 Fifth avenue SE has returned from Cheley camps near Estes Park Colorado after ten weeks as a counselor in leather work at the hand crafts department.

Margaret Hesser J. W. Hesser Fifth Avenue SE Cheley Camps Estes Park Colo

Californians Return After Visit Here

Mrs. George L. Cheap and her son Robert returned to South Gate California after five weeks visiting her mother Mrs. H. C. Jensen and other relatives in Cedar Falls. Robert was discharged from the navy after two years in the South Pacific and a family picnic for about 30 guests was held Sunday.

George L. Cheap Robert South Gate Calif H. C. Jensen K Street Cedar Falls Navy South Pacific Cheaps

Iota Epsilon Chapter Hosts Picnic Supper and Meeting

The Iota Epsilon chapter of Pi Omicron sorority held a picnic supper at Bever Park on Tuesday evening. A brief business meeting followed with reports from national convention delegates Mrs. Jack Sayers and Miss Bernice Berkla. The convention was at French Lick, Indiana. Mrs. Harry Burmeister, formerly Miss Alice Cejka, received a gift.

Iota Epsilon Pi Omicron Sorority Bever Park Jack Sayers Bernice Berkla French Lick Ind Harry Burmeister Alice Cejka

Frances Blaul to Visit Labor Day Weekend

Miss Frances Blaul of Omaha Nebraska will arrive Friday to spend the weekend and Labor Day with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T F Blaul at 345 Woodland Drive SE.

Frances Blaul Omaha Neb T. F. Blaul Woodland Drive

Wallace Darling Jr. Hosts 12 Guests at Cottage Grove Residence

Mrs. Edward C. Clark hosts twelve guests at 3010 Cottage Grove avenue SE. Among the visitors are William L. Bissell of Monterey California and Charles C. Cox IV of Jacksonville Florida, with John Riordan noted as grandson of Mrs. Clark.

Edward C. Clark John Riordan William L. Bissell Monterey, Calif Charles C. Cox IV Jacksonville Fla Wallace Darling, Jr Cottage Grove Avenue

Dr. Harmon Returns From Los Angeles Vacation

Dr. W. R. Harmon returns after two and a half weeks visit at daughter Mrs. Alice's Los Angeles home.

W. R. Harmon Los Angeles Dr. W. R. Harmon Alice

Kathryn Barngrover Hosts Luncheon for Dallas Guest

Miss Kathryn Barngrover daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter J Barngrover 2435 Bever avenue SE entertained Thursday noon at the Cedar Rapids Country club honoring her house guest Miss Marilou Rutledge of Dallas Texas Twelve guests were invited including Miss Janet Day of Lawton Oklahoma staying with Miss Martha Balcar 1521 Second avenue SE

Kathryn Barngrover Walter J. Barngrover Bever Avenue Cedar Rapids Country Club Marilou Rutledge Dallas Texas Janet Day Lawton Okla Martha Balcar Second

Mrs. C. F. McIntosh Hosts Niece’s Bingo Party

Mrs. C F McIntosh at 1945 Eighth Avenue SE held a Wednesday bingo party honoring her niece Miss Grace Thomas who is with F B I in Washington D C The Cedar Rapids guests included Glenn Charlies Bullman Grinnell Margaret Bittle Lucile Kasper O D Newberry Otto Bailey R W Bucknell and Marjorie Bramow Des Moines Grace Thomas plans to move to Washington for work this weekend.

C. F. McIntosh Eighth Avenue SE Grace Thomas Washington, D Cage Glenn Charlies Bullman Grinnell McIntosh Margaret Bittle Lucile Kasper O. D. Newberry Otto Bailey R. W. Bucknell Cedar Rapids Marjorie Bramow Des Moines Thomas Washington

Kathleen Miller to wed Keith Shadduck in September

Kathleen Miller and Keith R. Shadduck plan marriage. Parents Mr. and Mrs. Earl H. Miller announce the wedding to be held September 27 at 8 p.m. at Olivet Presbyterian Church. The Shadducks are from Burlington Junction Missouri.

Earl H. Miller C Avenue NW Kathleen Keith R. Shadduck Clyde E. Shadduck Burlington Junction Kathleen Miller

Brondels Entertain Out-of-Town Guests Over Labor Day

Mr and Mrs E W Brondel of 529 Longwood drive NE host visitors over Labor Day including Mr and Mrs William E Brown and daughter Mary Judith of Chicago. They will visit friends at 214 Fourth street NW and Mrs Brondels brother Lee Alcorn from Albuquerque has departed after a brief stay.

E. W. Brondel Longwood Drive Labor Day William E. Brown Mary Judith Chicago Elaine Royster Fourth Street

Milwaukee Guests to Arrive Friday in Cedar Rapids

Mr and Mrs William D McNary and Dr J Foster McNary of Milwaukee arrive as house guests of Mrs Edward C Clark at 2483 Grande avenue SE Cedar Rapids They are brothers of Mrs Clark Mrs Clark will host a Saturday dinner party for twelve at her home confirming the guest list and seating plan

William D. McNary J. Foster McNary Milwaukee Cedar Rapids Edward C. Clark Grande Avenue McNary Dr. McNary Clark

Mrs Lydia Buchan Heads to Denver on Vacation

Mrs Lydia E Buchan of 612 First Avenue NE has departed for Denver for a vacation trip. She is accompanied by Mrs Carrie Robert of Waterloo.

Lydia E. Buchan First Avenue Denver Carrie Robert Waterloo

Grisham Family Reunion Held at Mt Pleasant Fair Grounds

The Grisham family reunion took place on Sunday at the Mt. Pleasant fair grounds with a picnic dinner served at noon. About 50 persons attended.

Grisham Fair Grounds Mt. Pleasant

Teentimer finalist Charlene Novotny wins national design run

Charlene Novotny of 421 Twelfth street SE is named one of 50 national finalists from 120000 entries in the Teentimer Design and Name It contest. Her dress design Date Bait could win a $250 bond and a New York trip. Craemer's department store submitted her entry among 104 others.

Charlene Novotny Twelfth Street SE Teentimer New York City New York

Over the Back Fence: Hearty chicken dishes and rolls

The feature offers a recipe for stewed chicken with creamed gravy and a method for serving with biscuits. Also included are recipes for whole wheat muffins and a bacon wrapped beef roll, with step by step prep and cooking notes for a porch party brunch.

Harry Hamers Entertains At Prenuptial Dinner

Out-of-town guests attended a prenup dinner for Edward Muma of Sioux City with bride’s mother Mrs Minnie Samuelson of Albert City and Mrs Harold Sykes of Lansing Michigan among others.

Harry Hamers Minnie Samuelson Albert City Harold Sykes Lansing Mich Ralph Muma Oo Edward Sioux Ily

Doctor Jones's Family Returns from Vacation

A doctor's family returns from a month long vacation in Park Rapids Minnesota.

Parkids, Minn

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William H. Ryan St. Matthew's Church John W. Conant Harvey, Inl John J. O'Connell Ryan Diane Waples F. C. Waples Forest Drive Mr. Ryan Fourth Avenue Miss Merta L. T. Vavricek Mitvalsky’s Coats Mitwalsky’s Custom Mfg Furriers Jean Durey Pupfett Iota Epsilon Chapter EA A Harmony— Line Harmony Cafeteria Third Street Keith Shadduck E. W. Brondels Bailey Boot Shop Second Avenue SE Siegel Second Avenue Louise Johnston Keen Teen Klub Wapsie Charles Gunn Louis Sommerhauser Lee Hiltbrunner Bob Rockhold Beverly Dehner Jerry Hey Jerry Krause Billie Barto Jim Cave Esther Dostal Maxine Farley Wilbur Miller Virginia O’brien Bud Saylor al Seabrooke Mary Lou Stevenson Frank Sturm Bob van Dyke Joe West Jo Ann Young Earl Yanecek Ray By Naomi Doebdel Secon Oa KODAK Baldridge's Baldridge Camera Shop WMT Baldridge Commercial DR. Jones Departarant Just Saddle Oxfords Brown Oxfords Woerderhoff First Avenue SE
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