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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1948
Page
15
Mary Haworth chronicles a marriage to Tom a war veteran whose drinking spiraled into bars abuse and neglect. She admits she cannot save him and recounts Dr Merill Moore on alcoholism noting the difficulty of treatment and the drinker's stubborn resistance.
Miss Marilyn Lucille Morehouse married Ivan Leo Onnen Sunday at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran church with Rev. H. G. Schwegler officiating. The couple stood before a candlelit altar as music by Mrs. Howard Cerney and Harry Christensen filled the service.
After Jan 1 they will be at home in Iowa City where Mr. Onnen studies law at the university. A long guest list includes Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Onnen Ward Gray Carl Johnson Rockwell City Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fried ricks and many others from Iowa City Manson Chicago Los Angeles Dallas Mitchellville Kansas City Des Moines Davenport Spencer Crown Point and Pomeroy.
Miss Marian Taylor arrived in Cedar Rapids from New York City to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Taylor, 2338 Blake Boulevard.
Mrs Gene Moes and her daughter Carolyn Lee of Panama City Florida arrived by plane last weekend to spend the holidays with Mrs Moes parents Mr and Mrs B E Waddle at 245 Twelfth Street St Moes of Marietta Georgia will visit here for Christmas with his family.
Maxine West and J Robert Williams married Sunday in Olivet Presbyterian Church. Rev D Keith Irwin led the ceremony as family and friends watched the couple begin life on a Marion farm after January 1. The bride, a St Luke's nursing graduate, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin West. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs John Williams of Whittier.
Mr and Mrs G C McLean 1802 Grande Ave SE were honored at a fortieth wedding anniversary reception at their home. About 100 guests attended. Their children Mrs C A Ross Columbus Junction Roy McLean and Mrs Sandy Bassin Cedar Rapids organized the event. Mrs Bassin and Miss Mary Lou Routh poured and Mrs Ross served the cake. A three tier cake topped with red carnations was decorated with Christmas greens and tall red tapers.
Richard Vail and Edward Soren sen students at Iowa State College are spending part of the holiday vacation in Miami visiting Edward Sorensen's parents Mr and Mrs N P Sorensen former Cedar Rapids residents Before returning to Ames they will visit Richard Panthers parents Mr and Mrs C S Panther 1945 B avenue NE
Mrs Louis Rosenbaum of 1721 Grande Avenue SE has returned after a two month visit to relatives and friends in Newark New Jersey.
The Gazette newsroom sets deadlines by midweek for Sunday society notices due to Christmas and New Year holidays. Weddings planned for Saturday must be submitted by Thursday noon, and the same schedule applies next week for the New Year holiday.
Miss Jeanette Louise Sander and Robert Francis Hughes married Sunday at St. Pauls Evangelical and Reformed Church West Burlington. Rev Ralph H Hunger officiated. The couple will reside in Ames Iowa after a wedding trip to Chicago.
A number of college students return home for the holidays. Alan Bickel leaves the University of Iowa to spend Christmas with his parents at 2241 Grande avenue SE, along with Jocelyn Bickel from William Woods college. Betty Nissen visits her mother at 1807 Second avenue SE after attending Katherine Gibbs in Chicago. Betty Thompson, from the University of Iowa, stays with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Thompson at 2224 Grande avenue SE, while Bill Thompson of Stanford University is with Judge and Mrs. G. K. Thompson at 2613 Meadow brook drive SE. Elizabeth Shadid of Frances Shimer college visits the Nicholas Shadids at 118 Seventh street NE.
Mrs. Marie Beck of 1357 Hinkley Avenue NW departed Saturday for St. Louis to spend the Christmas holiday with her son and daughter in law, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Smoyer.
The Linn Encampment Auxiliary 17 will meet this evening at 6:30 p.m. for a picnic supper in the I.O.O.F. hall with a 7:30 p.m. convening time. Note change of time and a gift exchange is planned.
A correspondent defends a colleague by saying Tom’s failure reflects his own arrogance rather than the helper’s. The writer notes ignorance of the problem and points to Dr Moore’s writings, suggesting Boston’s Washingtonian Hospital as a source for copies to pursue the subject.
Bertha Morton and Howard F Huston wed Saturday afternoon at the Second Christian church parsonage with Rev Leon Trigg officiating. Attendants included Mr and Mrs James C ton. The couple plan a short holiday trip and will reside at 1308 First avenue NE. Huston is a machinist at Chandler Pump Company and was a Democratic state representative candidate. Mrs Huston previously lived in Kansas City.
The piece urges using plentiful candles to create Christmas atmosphere. It suggests decorating candlesticks with red ribbons and tying bows to add festive warmth to mantels and tables.
Tuck small green branches into the bow. Use glittering ball ornaments on chenille wires at the candlestick ends. Tuck wires into the candle holder and bend into arcs. Set low candlesticks on beds of greens. Light the display when dark. Do not use candles on a dining table unless lit. Secure small candles with steel wool for a tight fit.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Sweet of 2000 F avenue NE were honored Saturday at a silver wedding anniversary dinner hosted by Mrs Sweet's sister Mrs ee Burianek at 1807 E street. Table decorations featured white and crystal wedding bells atop the cake.
Miss M. Melvina Svec head of the geography department at Oswego State Teachers College will arrive home today to visit her mother Mrs a Svec at 1612 Maplewood Drive.
Members of the St Luke s hospital office force held a Christmas party Friday at 1922 First Avenue NE the home of Miss Hope Schultz and Miss Margaret McKnight Assistants included Mrs Dorothy Hansen A gift exchange occurred among the 16 attendees.
The L. A. Degree Staff club will meet at 6 30 p m for dinner and a gift exchange at the 1 0 0 F hall.
The Paderewski Music Club held its Sunday Christmas party and program at Mrs. Karl Manz's home 1954 B avenue NE. Juniors met at 2 PM and the high school group at 3 PM with mothers of members as guests.
Fruit cooked in syrup retains shape for mashing or sieving. If pureeing, simmer first in water then add sugar after mashing or sieving.
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