Photo Exhibit Opens Friday At Art Gallery
A large postwar European photography exhibit from MoMA will open Friday at the public library gallery in Cedar Rapids. Over 300 photos by 78 photographers from 11 countries will be shown through March 1, curated by Edward Steichen.
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Museum of Modern Art
New York
Cedar Rapids Art Association
Edward Steichen
Photography
Ernst Haas
Vienna
Greece
Mr. Haas
America
New Mexico
Emmy Andriesse
Herbert Andre Returns Home After German Army Discharge
Herbert Andre formerly of Cedar Rapids left Tuesday for his home in Ann Arbor Michigan after spending a week with Mr and Mrs Ralph Schilling at 2007 First avenue SE He has just received his discharge from the army following service in Germany.
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Herbert Andre
Cedar Rapids
Ann Arbor
Mich
Ralph Schilling
First Avenue SE
Germany
Fletcher couple return from Chicago after five days
Mr and Mrs William Fletcher of 2631 Bever avenue SE returned Wednesday evening from Chicago where they spent five days visiting friends and sightseeing.
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William Fletcher
Bever Avenue
Chicago
Lehman couple return from Louisville trip
Dr and Mrs Fredrick B Lehman reside at 4254 Woodfield Lane NE returned Wednesday evening from Louisville Kentucky where they spent several days of travel and leisure.
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Fredrick B. Lehman
Woodfield Lane
Louisville
Engagement of LaVonne Breiholz to John J Norris
Mr and Mrs H J Miller announce the engagement of their daughter LaVonne Breiholz to John J Norris son of Mr and Mrs Jack Norris of Marion. The wedding is planned for May. Miss Breiholz works at Beuhler Brothers downtown market and Mr Norris is employed by the Linn County road department.
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H. J. Miller
Sixth Street
LaVonne Breiholz
John J. Norris
Jack Norris
Marion
Miss Breiholz
Beuhler Brothers
Mr. Norris
Linn County Road Department
Arizona A Coed Weds Lt R A Phillips in Tucson
Miss Ardis Janet Noonan and Lt Robert Albert Phillips were married at the Marana Air Force Base chapel in Tucson. The ceremony featured a double ring rite, with 125 guests at a reception at the base officers club. The bride, a University of Arizona sophomore, wore a champagne net dress, and the groom is stationed at Marana. They will reside in Tucson after February 1.
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Marana Air Force Base
Tucson
Ariz
Ardis Janet Noonan
James Melton Noonan
Dyersburg
Tenn
Robert Albert Phillips
Gerald Linn Phillips
Bever Avenue
Eugene Alt
Kay Phillips
Julie Herren
Los Angeles
Redmond Harkins
Crystal Lake
Ill
Bill Paschall
Des Moines
Robert Marconi
Hobart
Ind
Phoenix
University of Arizona
Chi Omega Sorority
Phillips
University of Iowa
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Cedar Rapids
F. A. Phillips
St Pauls Methodist Choristers Entertained At Home
Covenant choirs of St Pauls Methodist church were entertained at the C A Pope home 1840 Fourth Avenue SE Wednesday evening after rehearsal. Hostess Miss Myrtis Pope was assisted by Mrs Byron Abbey Mrs Arthur Birney Miss Mary Jean Palmer and Lee Wilts. A spun glass floral arrangement centered the serving table. Mrs William Barnard president of the choirs poured. Guests included choir members and their husbands or wives Mr and Mrs C E Sailor Mr and Mrs George Swab and the choir director Brookes Davis.
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Covenant
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
George Swab
Brookes Davis
Mrs Thomas Barker Honored At Card Luncheon
Mrs C E Barker at 523 Fourteenth Street SE hosted a 1 p.m. luncheon to honor Mrs Thomas Barker and her daughter Cheryl as they prepare to move to Yokosuka Japan for two years. Ensign Barker husband and father will join them there. Ten guests attended.
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C. E. Barker
Fourteenth Street SE
Thomas Barker
Cheryl
Yokosuka
Japan
Ensign Barker
Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society Plans Bulb Auction
Plans were completed for the annual bulb auction to be held March 6 at ZCBJ hall with a potluck supper after the auction. Robert Woodford spoke on Floral Photography in Color and led a question and answer session attended by thirty seven members.
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Cedar Rapids
American Legion Auxiliary Observes Americanism Month
The American Legion auxiliary marked Americanism Month at a Tuesday evening meeting in Memorial Coliseum dining rooms. Eva Honolka of St Wenceslaus High School spoke of family experiences in European concentration camps and their escape to the United States. Hanford unit plans a February 16 party at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City with entertainment and refreshments. Volunteers were sought for the Heart Fund and Polio drives, hosted by Mrs Ottillie Feith with Mrs Charles J Jasa coordinating community service.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Memorial Coliseum
Eva Honolka
St. Wenceslaus High School
Czechoslovakia
United States
A. H. Schlantz
Hanford
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Charles J. Jasa
Community Service
Heart Fund
Ottillie Feith
Ali Baba rehearsal for adults tonight at Coe college
An open dress rehearsal of Ali Baba for adults only will be presented at 8 p.m. in the Coe college auditorium as part of the Junior League's Children's Theater Cedar Rapids season. The event precedes four regular performances with family shows Friday and Saturday, and specific children only slots on Saturday morning and early afternoon.
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Coe College
Children’s Theater of
Cedar Rapids
Children’s Theater Advanced
Creative Dramatics
Studio
Arlene Blazek and Jerry Brokaw Secretly Wed in Mount Carroll
Mr and Mrs Frank Blazek of 1011 Twentieth Street SE announce the secret marriage of their daughter Arlene Marie to Jerry Jay Brokaw son of Mr and Mrs O L Brokaw of 421 Thirty seventh Street NE. The wedding occurred January 8 in Mount Carroll Illinois. Mrs Brokaw has worked for Collins Radio, her husband attended Iowa State College and now is stationed at Camp Chaffee Arkansas with the army. The couple plan for the wife to join him soon.
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Frank Blazek
Twentieth Street
Arlene Marie
Jerry Jay Brokaw
O. L. Brokaw
Thirtyseventh Street
Mount Carroll
Brokaw
Collins Radio Company
Iowa State College
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Army
Camp Fire Groups Elect Officers at Local Groups
The Wa-ki-ya Camp Fire group of the First Presbyterian Church elected Jean Netolicky as president and Dixie James as vice president. Marcia Files became treasurer and Andrea Hersey secretary with Bettie Stookey as scribe. sponsor Mrs Charles Daniel and leaders Mines Dick Clausen Donald Smith and M G Hardesty. Shutanka Camp Fire Girls met with Mrs Robert Farrell and elected Julie Stewart president Sandy Wheeler secretary and Nancy Farrell treasurer. The group voted to enroll in a baby craft course at St Luke's hospital.
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Wa-ki-ya
First Presbyterian Church
Jean Netolicky
Dixie James
Marcia Files
Andrea Hersey
Bettie Stookey
Charles Daniel
The
Mines
Dick Clausen
Donald Smith
M. G. Hardesty
Shutanka
Robert Farrell
Fairway Terrace SE
Julie Stewart
Sandy Wheeler
Nancy Farrell
St. Luke’s Hospital
Lambda chapter hosts progressive dinner event
Lambda chapter of Beta Sigma Phi held a Wednesday evening progressive dinner with Donna Shannon, Mrs. Roger Tidman, Liz Hennessey, and Mrs. John Markham preparing courses. program by Trene Christiansen and Ione Winter. Jerrie Jensen named new secretary replacing Dolly Rinker who resigned.
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Lambda Chapter
Beta Sigma Phi
Donna Shannon
Eighth Street
Roger Tidman
Fifth Avenue SE
Liz Hennessey
Thirtieth Street
John Markham
Second Avenue
Trene Christiansen
Ione Winter
Jerrie Jensen
Dolly Rinker
Balenciaga Leads Paris Show With Bosom Emphasis
Balenciaga’s latest Paris collection features straight jackets ending above the hips, tunic dresses in chiffon and lace, and notably prominent bosoms. Lanvin Castilllo and Chanel offer neutral lines and revival efforts. Chanel returns to 1935 styles with unlined belted jackets and lace gowns.
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the Gazette
Paris
Balenciaga
Lanvin-Castillo
Lanvin
Coco
Chanel
Make Friends Hint From Morning House Guests
As a guest you may be told to sleep in and let the host family start their day early. The host likely hopes a guest can adapt while she handles the family routine first.
Witten Estate Executrix Named in Linn County
Kate Witten named executrix of John H. Witten estate in Linn County Iowa on February 2 1955, all debts due to estate must be paid and claims filed in the County District Clerk office with Beatty and Wyllie attorneys handling the matter.
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Iowa
Linn County
John H. Witten
County
Geark
A Lovelier You Weight Loss Tips Ad
An advice item from 1955 promotes slimness with neck posture and exercises. It urges a sensible diet, diagonal arm movements, and a daily fifteen repetition routine. The notice touts a purse size booklet DIET and LIKE IT offering calorie calculations and menu planning, available by mail for 20 cents.
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Newspaper Features Syndicate, Inc
Nuns Take Final Vows at Mount Mercy Ceremony
Archbishop Leo Binz presided at Mount Mercy college as 17 women joined the Sisters of Mercy in the reception and final vows. Names include Helen O Connell Veronica Varnum Mary Catherine Mary Lou Voss and 14 others from Anamosa Waterloo Cedar Rapids Minneapolis Osage and nearby towns. Plans included a rummage sale for Camp Lookout and the Sunshine circle tied carpet warp for the Community House.
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Leo Binz
Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy
Mt. Mercy College
Sisters of Mercy
Helen O’connell
Fairfax
Mary Brigid
Veronica Varnum
Zearing
Mary Catherine
Mary Lou Voss
Palo
Mary Francine
Mary Patrice Brady
Anamosa
Mary Laurene Dunnwald
Waterloo
Mary Theodore Mortensen
Bernard
Mary Regina Nichel
Jesup
Mary Ralph Podzimek
Cedar Rapids
Mary Henry Derga
Mary Michele Jaehrling
Mary Christopher Brustkern
Mary Antoinette Richi
Mary Joseph Shimek
Mary Carol Cramer
Mary Edith Oldham
Charles City
Mary Augustine Roth
Minneapolis
Mary Gabriel Fox
Osage
Paullinus Hughes
C.P
Des Moines
Mary ‘de Lourdes
Mary Sylvester
Inger
Highland Drive
Camp Lookout
Sunshine Junior Circle
Robert LeMont
Fortieth Street
LeMont l
King's Daughters iCircles Meet at Dessert Luncheon
Members of Ethel Evans circle of the King's Daughters gathered for a dessert luncheon Wednesday at the home of Mrs F C Pop.
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Ethel Evans
The
King’s Daughters
F. C. Pop
Ohio Girl Is Wed to Cpl. John D. Howell
Wanda Butler of Ironton Ohio became the bride of Cpl. John Duane Howell son of Mr and Mrs Paul Howell in a Wednesday evening ceremony at the First Baptist church in Ironton The double ring service was conducted by Rev Paul J Christiansen Attendants were Mr and Mrs Carl Harvey of Ironton The reception followed in the church parlors The bride works for an insurance company in Columbus Ohio and the groom attended Iowa State Teachers College and is stationed at the Army General Depot in Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus Junction
John Duane Howell
Paul Howell
Wanda Butler
Clarence Butlers
Ironton
Ohio
First Baptist Church
Paul J. Christensen
Carl Harvey
Columbus
Cpl
Howell
Iowa State Teachers College
Army General Depot
Group's Aim Elect Woman As President
Elizabeth Toomey profiles the Woman For President group based in New York. Founded quietly over 19 years, the organization aims to see a woman in the White House in time, with Lilian Rock as national chair and a plan to hold a spring nominating convention. The group emphasizes executive leadership, starting with a woman as vice president if needed.
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New York
White House
Lillian Rock
Chicago
United States
Miss Rock
Alice Roosevelt Longworth
Ruth Bryan Rohde
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