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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1954

Page

3

C R Man Is Married at Bryn Mawr

Stephen Barnes O Donnell son of Mr and Mrs Harry G O Donnell married Judith Ludien Slocum in Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church. Ceremony officiated by Rex Stowers Clements. Reception at the bride’s parents home. The bride wore Italian taffeta with Chantilly lace and seed pearls. The couple plan a wedding trip to Cuba and the bride attends Smith College while the groom serves aboard USS Lewis Hancock.

Tephen Barnes O'Donnell Harry G. O'Donnell Blake Boulevard Judith Ludien Slocum Presbyterian Church Bryn Mawr Rex Stowers Clements Richard W. Slocum Slocum Cuba Baldwin Smith College Philadelphia Bulletin Ensign O’donnell Phillips Exeter Academy Exeter N. H Yale University New Haven Conn Lewis Hancock Barnes Wadsworth Westport Harrison Spangler Portland Ore John Allen Smith Cleveland Peter Widmer Old Greenwich

Quinn girl to visit Evanston over New Year

Sherin Quinn daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Quinn of 132 Thirty-eighth street NE leaves Wednesday for Evanston to visit over New Years with Mary Salerno. The two are classmates at Loretto Heights college in Denver.

Sherin Quinn Kenneth Quinn Thirty-eighth Street Evanston Mary Salerno Loretto Heights College Denver

Poers Entertain At Christmas Dinner Party

Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Poer hosted a dinner party for six couples at 1848 Third Avenue SE. Guests included Mr. Poer’s mother Mrs. N. C. Poer of Atlanta who will depart Thursday for her home after visiting here for Christmas.

J. S. Poer Third Avenue SE Mr. Poer N. C. Poer Atlanta

Welcome Home Party for Ann Cooper

A welcome home party will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the YWCA for Ann Cooper. Seventy Roosevelt teenagers are invited by former classmates as Miss Cooper finishes schooling in California and pursues diving at the Los Angeles Athletic Club before returning to the state after the holidays.

YWCA Ann Cooper Roosevelt Miss Cooper California Los Angeles Athletic Club

Reunion Friday for Horizon Club at John Barry Home

A reunion of the Horizon club of the First Congregational church will be held Friday at 10 a.m. in the John Barry home 2225 Blake boulevard St. Louis. Katharyn and Blake Barry will host 23 guests at coffee.

Horizon Club First Congregational Church John Barry Blake Boulevard Louise Katharyn Barry

Eluta Koda Camp Fire Group Visits Court in Session

Mrs. Carl R. Rollert led the Eluta Koda Camp Fire group to court during a Wednesday morning session. The visit occurred as the court proceeded with its docket and observers noted the group’s presence in the notional public space.

Eluta Koda Carl R. Rollert Court

Emmetts Hold Open House in Columbus City Manse

The Rev Mr and Mrs Edwin D Emmet will host an open house Saturday from 2 to 6 p m at the Columbus City manse.

Columbus Junction Edwin D. Emmet Columbus City

London social register: Norah Docker hosts lavish world

London society figure Lady Norah Docker and her industrialist husband Sir Bernard Docker lead a flamboyant social life. They shun Debretts, build a mink heavy image, host yacht parties for miners and celebrities, and donate for quirky causes while facing casino bans and Cannes controversy.

Norah Docker Debretts Peerage Norah Bernard Docker London Cannes Monte Carlo Prince de Faucigny Lucinge

Mary Borden Burck Hosts Teen Party This Evening

Entertaining at a party for teenagers tonight will be Mary Borden Burck daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Dixon 310 Nineteenth street SE. There will be games and dancing followed by refreshments. Fourteen guests have been invited.

Mary Borden Burck Bruce Dixon Nineteenth Street SE

Allis Chalmers Girls Club Hosts Christmas Dinner

The Allis-Chalmers girls club enjoyed its annual Christmas dinner in the Florentine room at the Roosevelt hotel. Gene McEnany acted as toast mistress with Beverly Sheldon directing the program about a Christmas stocking. Officers announced: Sheldon president, McEnany vice-president, Manton secretary, Faas treasurer, with Trumpe Dicken Danovski as council members.

Allis-Chalmers Girls’ Club Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Gene McEnany Beverly Sheldon W. G. Gates H. W. Rockwell L. W. Carthers E. H. Christensen

Wife To Give Up Career To Help Husband

Oregon State Rep Maurine Neuberger says her days as a lawmaker are numbered to support her husband Senator elect Richard L Neuberger. She will move to Washington and work as an unpaid assistant and adviser. They plan home base in Portland and expect to settle in an apartment near the opening of Congress.

Norah Turner Norah England London Clement Callingham Lance William Collins Bernard Decker Britain Cannes Dockers Paris Oxford Washington Oregon Maurine Neuberger U.S Richard L. Neuberger Dore Doris Fleeson Neubergers Neuberger Congress

Miss Ruth Bickel Wed In Florida Garden Ceremony

Miss Ruth Bickel of Iowa City daughter of Mrs. George Bickel of Vinton wed Ivan Jones of Davenport in an afternoon ceremony December 23 in West Palm Beach Florida. Judge Richard Robbins officiated. The couple plans a Nassau honeymoon and residence in Davenport after January. The bride graduated from the University of Iowa and taught there. Jones is Midwest sales manager for Investors Diversified Services based in Davenport.

Vinton West Palm Beach Fla Ruth Bickel Iowa City George Bickel Ivan Jones Davenport Wash Young New York City Richard Robbins Nassau Indian Rocks Beach University of Iowa Jones Investors Diversified Services

Ottumwa Women Return Home After Visit

Misses Judy Murphy and Jean Carter of Ottumwa return home Thursday after a two day visit with Miss Jean Marie Johnson at the Leslie Johnsons home at 1328 L avenue NE.

Judy Murphy Jean Carter Ottumwa Jean Marie Johnson Leslie Johnsons L Avenue NE

Surprise Party for Roland Buols on Route 1

A farewell gathering honored Mr and Mrs Roland Buol and family at Frank A Rohlena home route 1. Forty two neighbors attended a potluck supper and presented a gift as the Buols move to a farm near LaPorte City. Prizes in banco were won by several attendees.

Roland Buol Frank A. Rohlena Route 1 Buols LaPorte City Banco Leana Bellan James McNamara John Yossi Jack DeWees Ronald Holets James Mitchell

Joyce M Rink and Robert Lux Wed in Monticello

The wedding of Joyce Margaret Rink of Monticello and Robert Lux of Mason City occurred Tuesday at St Matthew s Lutheran Church Monticello. The Rev Arnold Schleuter officiated with Emil Prull organist and Joe Erler vocalist. Attendants were Janice Rink and Glenn Rickles. The couple will reside in Garrison where both teach after graduating from Iowa State Teachers College.

Monticello Joyce Margaret Rink Henry Rink Robert Lux Kenneth Lux Mason City St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Arnold Schleuter Emil Prull Joe Erler Janice Rink Glenn Rickles Faille Mrs. Lux Iowa State Teachers College Garrison

Lidwin Lansing Weds Arthur John McCabe in Ossian

Lidwin Ann Lansing and Arthur John McCabe married in St. Francis de Sales Ossian in a double ring ceremony. Attendants included Gladys Lansing and Rosalind Inez Lansing. best man Flynn McCabe and groomsmen Chuck Gassman Laurence Lansing. The reception followed for 200 guests in De Sales School. Mrs McCabe is Mercy hospital trained. Mr McCabe studied at the University of Iowa and now farms.

Ossian St. Francis de Sales Lidwin Ann Lansing Walter Lansing Arthur John McCabe M. J. McCabe Cresco Gladys Lansing Rosalind Inez Lansing Flynn McCabe Chuck Gassman Laurence Lansing Ivan Uhlenhake Clifford McCabe Kathy Whalen Chicago DeSales School California McCabe Mr. Mercy Junior College Mercy Hospital School of Medical Technology Mercy Hospital Dubuque University of Iowa Theta Xi

Paris Women Adopt Mink Dog Collars As Accessory Trend

Paris fashion notes reveal mink dog collars as a new dames accessory. Designers present a rhinestone studded straight band with tails, plus an ermine fringe neckpiece. Jewelers contribute with diamond Peter Pan collars, Cartier lace jabots, and Boucheron gold bead collars edged in turquoise.

Paris INS Cartier Boucheron

Judith Vernon Weds Lt Gordon Weihs in Waukon Church

Judith Ann Vernon, daughter of C A and Mrs Vernon, married Lt Gordon J Weihs, son of Mr and Mrs A F Weihs, at First Presbyterian Church Waukon in a candlelit ceremony. Attendants included maid of honor Mrs Russell Dreesch and bridesmaids from Kansas City, Arlington Heights, and Decorah. reception for 150 followed. The couple will reside in Shreveport Louisiana where Weihs is stationed. she attended Iowa State College and he is a U S Air Force officer.

Waukon First Presbyterian Church Judith Ann Vernon C. A. Vernon Gordon J. Weihs A. F. Weihs A. H. Grossheim Russell Dreesch Fayette Dolores Benedict Kansas City Carolyn Hinneberg Arlington Heights Ill Eldon Gustafson Villisca Marcia Slaughter Decorah Dreesch Led Cogswell, Jr Grundy Center Matthew Ryan Robert Dorseth Garvan Larson Dick Schultz Stan Henderson Delinda Roggensack Mt. Vernon Joan Berry Jack Schultz New Orleans Shreveport Weihs Air Force Iowa State College Kappa Delta Sorority Stane Coe Colege

Breakfast Honors Franklin High 1954 Alumni

Mrs. Margaret Meyer hosted a Wednesday breakfast for ten guests celebrating Franklin High School alumni from the class of 1954 at 2320 Avenue NE.

Margaret Meyer Avenue NE Franklin High School

Engagements And Weddings

Independence announces Vivian W Kress engagement to Omer A Legreid, Wa terloo doctor offices and University of Iowa student. Grace Marguerite Ecklund wed Robert J Noonan in Brooklyn, Fort Madison teachers. Marcy Lane and Elton Winistorfer married in Farley Methodist Church as the groom heads to Norman Army service.

Carl W. ‘Kress Vivian Omer A.legreid Oscar Legreid Rake Waterloo University of Iowa Brooklyn Clarence C. Ecklund Grace Marguerite Robert James Noonan R. IR. Noonan Washington, Ia Grace Methodist Church Fort Madison Earlville Marcy Lane B. F. Lanes Farley Elton Winistorfer Will Winistorfers Norman

A Lovelier You by Mary Sue Mille Diet Guide

Diet and Like It offers tips to slim without starving with a purse size booklet. It includes a calorie calculator simplified menu planning and a model weight section. Send 20 cents and a self addressed stamped envelope to Mary Sue Miller at The Cedar Rapids Gazette for a copy.

Mary Sue Miller Cedar Rapids Gazette Newspaper Features Syndicate, Inc

New Year's Eve Watch Party Menu And Buffet Ideas

Budget friendly party guide suggests two menus with beef tomato consommé or cream of tomato soup, finger foods, and dessert options. Phase in self serve buffet setup with simple drinks, decorative centerpieces, and easy games. Includes recipes for Blue Cheese Shrimp Cocktail and a tomato consomme based soup with chicken and vegetables.

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C.R. Man Sandha Slocum Martha P Wilson Patricia Klumpp Florence Scott Earle Baruch, Jr Peggy Polikoff New York Forbes Osberg Cedar Rapids Jennifer Slocum Michael O'Donnell Richard W. Slocum, Jr William H. L. Slocum Donald Foster Pittsburgh Thomas Pearce Robert Press Engle Stephen Barnes O'Donnell L. S. Poers Suger Arthur Roissetter Sir Bernard Heads Lady Docker Jim Edwards Ruth Cowan Murphy Carter Roland Buols Finnan Haddie Boston Fisheries DIAL 5Th Street Joyce M. Rink Lidwin Lansing Ossian Wed Nora W. Martin Judith A. Vernon Kaloke Kate Bezdek Florists Marion Boulevard Marion Lovelier You Mary Sue Mille Naomi Doebel Chicken Cadty Imez Cooke Inez Cooke Ued Krebs Kgis First Ave
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