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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1939

Page

13

Powers Weds Belle Rae Hamilton in Detroit

Announcement of Miss Belle Rae Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Hamilton Detroit marrying George F Powers son of Mrs Stella A Powers 350 Eighteenth St SE Cedar Rapids. The ceremony occurred Nov 25 at St Bonaventure monastery Detroit. Bride wore ivory satin gown with chenille seed pearl trim and orange blossom headpiece. Best man Leo Powers Detroit and bridesmaid Jerry Rusher Detroit. Wedding breakfast at bride’s home and reception later. couple to reside in Detroit.

Belle Rae Hamilton Frank Hamilton Detroit George F. Powers Stella A. Powers Eighteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids St. Bonaventure Monastery Jerry Rusher Leo P. Powers

Louise Shaffer Weds John L Wagner in Simple Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Louise Eileen Shaffer of 114 Sixteenth Street NE marries John Lewis Wagner, son of William Wagner, in a private Saturday evening service at the home of Rev. Malcolm Hall. The couple, both Cedar Rapids High School graduates and National Oats employees, will reside in Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip.

Malcolm Hall Louise Eileen Shaffer Louise Shaffer Sixteenth Street Robert C. Shaffer H Avenue John Lewis Wagner William Wagner B Avenue Naomi Young Paul Ward C. J. McConaughy Wagner Cedar Rapids National Oats Company

Frederiksons Honored on 32nd Wedding Anniversary

The Frederiksons of 3325 Mount Vernon Ave SE were honored at a Harmony Fifty evening with dancing and gifts. Numerous relatives attended, and guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Howe, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon E. White, and many others at a festive celebration. The piece also notes Christmas visit plans and related social events in the neighborhood.

J. P. Frederikson Mount Vernon East Highlands M. Ard F. H. Kubicek John Linsley Charles Earhart Fred Larson Theorge A. Johnson J. Sindahl R. E. Meilen E. M. Soboda L. C J. J. Shannon Vernon E. White C. T. Stanley W. W. Boardman

Miss Lorraine Eckert Arrives for Christmas Visit

Miss Lorraine Eckert of Des Moines arrived Saturday to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs L A Eckert at 1816 Fourth Avenue SE. She was accompanied by her roommate Miss Inez Strommert.

William F. Glenn Omaha Marge Hecht Chicago Mr. Glenn W. D. Glenn Fourth Avenue SE Lorraine Eckert Des Moines L. A. Eckert Inez Strommert

Miss Farrell of Iowa City to Be Wed

Margaret Ann Farrell daughter of Iowa City couple will wed John L. Freeman son of Moline Illinois in St Patrick church with Rev Patrick J O Reilly officiating. Attendants include sister Mrs Murray Hamilton Finley and sister-in-law Mrs Thomas Farrell Jr. Ushers include Thomas Farrell Jr F Paxon Shaffer and Robert Farrell. A wedding breakfast will follow at Kappa Alpha Theta house.

Iowa City Margaret Ann Farrell Thomas Farrell John L. Freeman E. W. Freeman Moline, Til St. Patrick's Church Patrick J. O'Reilly Murray Hamilton Finley Mason City Farrell Margaret Lenz Miss Farrell Miss Glentzer Jack Hughes Eugene A. Gilmore Eugene A. Gilmore, Jr Lincoln, Neb John B. Holt Betsy Atlanta John A. Gilmore Washington, D. C Truman Tolliver Margaret McGinis University L. B. Higley Stella Yoder

Community holiday events and youth programs listed across Iowa spots

The notice lists a sequence of Christmas dances parties and youth events across Cedar Rapids Iowa Waterloo Waterloo area Ames Oelwein Iowa City and other towns. It highlights a Y M C A swine vaccination school with Dr K W Stouder and a 4 H recognition banquet addressed by Gov George A Wilson.

Cedar Rapids White Cross Society K. W. Stouder Ames Waterloo Friendly Indian and Pioneer Clubs Iowa Y. M. C. A. Ames George A. Wilson Iowa 4-H

Christmas Gatherings At Local Churches

The senior high Epworth league will hold a Christmas party at the church on Wednesday evening. Boy Scout troop No 18 plans a church dining room party on Thursday evening. Division No 2 meets Thursday at 1 p.m. at 226 Johnson Avenue NW for a picnic luncheon and gift exchange. Saron Lutheran women’s missionary society meets Wednesday evening with Alma and Hilda Hendrickson at Peoples. The Van Vechten guild gathers Tuesday 2 to 4 p.m. at 1645 First Avenue E for a Christmas party. Second Christian women’s council meets Thursday at 2 15 p.m. at 305 First Avenue W.

Epworth League Division No Elmer Grissel Johnson Avenue NW The Women's Missionary Society Alma Hilda Hendrickson van Vechten Guild I. D. Garrison First Avenue E J. W. Taylor First Avenue W

Mount Vernon Couple Ties Knot in December Wedding

Mount Vernon Carmen Albright and Howard Kamberling of Lisbon were married on December 18. Attended by the bride’s father Clarence Kohl and Rex and Mrs Drakos of Lisbon, the couple plans to live in Mount Vernon.

Carmen Albright Mount Vernon Howard Kamberling Lisbon Clarence Kohl Rex Drakos Kamberling

Garrisons Holid ay Visit to Chicago

Mr. and Mrs H B Garrison depart today for Chicago to visit his sister Mrs Newell Collins. Louis Sovereign will spend Christmas with his sisters Mrs William Wells and Mrs Maria Mitchel. Also visiting are Mrs Neville Benton and W E Sturges who will join Mrs Sturges at the McCalley home for the holidays.

H. B. Garrison Eighth Avenue SE Chicago Mr. Garrison Newell Collins Louis Sovereign Fifth Avenue SE William Wells Maria Mitchel Neville Benton Fourth Avenue SE W. E. Sturges

Stanwood Hostess Hosts Legion Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs Paul Ostergarrd welcomed members of the American Legion Hegarty Bosching post auxiliary at her Stanwood home for a social gathering and discussion.

Paul Ostergarrd Hegarty - Bosching American Legion

Arlington club events fill week with meetings and parties

Arlington reports a busy week with Farm Bureau women training at Ruth Bassett's, Methodist Aid divisions meeting at Swartz home and Allen Foster residence, a Rebekah lodge card party, Triangle club Christmas party, a high school drama class performance with music by Burton North and Oscar Miehe, and a home economics class mothers’ party.

Farm Bureau Ruth Bassett Methodist Aid

Christmas Party At Mrs Howard Leech Home

Center Junction Mrs. Howard Leech hosted the Methodist Aid society Christmas party at her home on Wednesday. On the program were Mrs. F Charbonneaux Mrs. Arthur Wilcox Mrs. S L McCammon Mrs. Roy Snell and Joyce Charbonneaux. Guests included Mesdames S W Clark Ralph Griffith and J L.

Howard Leech Methodist Aid Society F. Charbonneaux Arthur Wilcox S. L. McCammon Roy Snell Joyce Charbonneaux Mesdames S. W. Clark Ralph Griffith J. L

Woman's Club Meeting Hosts Toy Drive to Council Bluffs Home

The Woman's club met Wednesday at Mrs. Peter Prahm's home with Mrs. J. R. McNeilly leading in the president's absence. Mrs. McKeilly presented a book report as members sent a box of toys and clothing to the children’s home in Council Bluffs.

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Belle Rae Hamilton Tennessee Southland California William Britton Knoxville Tenn Joan John L. Wagner Wilhelms Robert Wilhelm Iowa State College Mohr Keet Johannesburg South Africa Mrs. R. Wilhelm Eighth Avenue Mary Dvorak Leo J. Dvorak Normal Patsy Milo Dvorak Douglas, Wyo Oricita Camp Okhita Guardian Lucille Harris Alice Swomley E. D. Holvenstot C. E. Pope Rex Conn W. E. Baker L. R. Potts Donald Rowe C. L. Rowe Grande Avenue Charles Bridges George Ambuehl William Hintz Monticello J. P. Frederiksons Toogoods R. S. Toogood Washington Avenue L. S. Toogood Ok Leon M. Reynolds Huron W. D. Glenns Y. W. Business Girls Business Girls’ League of the Association Kadocio Geraldine Arlene Alien Caros Mrs. Norman Margaret Clark Carol Weigner Corrine Groves Claudine Kent Jacqueline Fry Marjorie Lowry Elaine Norman Blanche McPherson Betty Lou Amsted Jean Eldred Inez Kruse Joan Fox Lavon Joseph Hagans Joseph Hagan Bever Avenue SE Chester Hagan Atkins Donald Elsa Jane Kenneth Kempf Jamaica E. P. Falcks Thomp Robert S. Cook Crescent Street Eleanor Cook Martha Hiscock Dorothy Bradbury Leola Nelson Toledo Tri-state Ben Z. Glass Milwaukee Bnai B'rith Cedar Rapids Country Club Old Maids Club Mount Mercy Alumnae Montrose Hotel Oelwein Oelwein Oelwein Country Club University Religious Activities Board Unitarian Church Trinity Methodist Saron Lutheran Second Christian Stanwood Arlington Center Junction Bailey Boot Shop Second Street SE Third Avenue SE V Modern Modern Unie Ed Lala Es Dry Cleaners Se Ei Pi As
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