Illinois student meets Monaco prince in Monte Carlo
Jo Ann Stork, a University of Illinois coed from Alton, meets Prince Rainier III during a two hour audience in Monaco. She returns with a commemorative coin and a new story of palace life, noting the prince travels limits and sharing a bond over boats and sports cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jo Ann Stork
Monaco
University of Illinois Coed
Monte Carlo
Jo Ann
Mississippi
Mediterranean
Martha Marquis circle hosts post exam party at Coe College
The Martha Marquis circle of Coe college met Friday evening in the Women's fieldhouse for the annual post-exam party with members' husbands as guests. A potluck supper was followed by games and a program. Dr. Clarence Jung presented a musical selection and Dr. John Murray gave a comic reading. Committee members included the Mines, Martin Elle, Harold Neece, Ray Everhart, Marvin Levy, Richard Pinney, Richard Hudson, John Neuman, Donald Watson, and Herbert Wiese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Marquis
Coe College
Clarence Jung
John Murray
the Mines
Martin Elle
Harold Neece
Ray Everhart
Marvin Levy
Richard ‘Pinney
Richard Hudson
John Neuman
Donald Watson
Herbert Wiese
Paris Spring 1955 Fashion Taste Cries Color Drama
Paris designers herald a crisp fresh 1955 look with sunny spring colors. Red dominates as the star, shifted toward luminous orange and coral tones, with yellow greens and lime brightening summer wear. Navy turquoise pale sands and grays frame the palette, while pastels pair with contrasting black for sharp, appetizing ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
INS
Agnes Zobac Weds August Axler in Nevada
Agnes N Zobac and August Axler married on a Friday afternoon in Las Vegas Nevada The bride widow of Cedar Rapids contractor Frank Zobac The groom a retired Holtville California ranchman Acknowledging attendees Jerry Nemee Pasadena California formerly Cedar Rapids They plan to reside in Yucipa California where Axler bought a new home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes N. Zobac
August Axler
Las Vegas
Nev
Frank Zobac
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Axler
Holtville
Calif
Jerry Nemee
Pasadena
Axlers
Yucipia
Axler
Arthur Naiberts Spend Week in Chicago
Dr and Mrs Arthur C Naibert spend the week in Chicago for a convention. Mrs Naibert visits her brothers and sisters in Elmhurst and Joliet Illinois while he attends events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Naiberts
Chicago
Arthur C. Naibert
Meadowbrook Drive
Dr. Naibert
Mrs. Naibert
Oliver K. Burrows
Elmhurst
Ill
Forrest G. Burrows
Joliet, Ill
O Wa I Sa Camp Fire elects officers and guardian
O Wa I Sa Camp Fire group appoints Beverly Abbott as president Beryl Rejsa as vice president Judy Edwards as secretary Donetta Waskow as treasurer Kathrine Vanourny as telephone secretary and Mrs Paul Ammons as group guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O-Wa-Is-Sa Camp Fire Group
Beverly Abbott
Beryl Rejsa
Judy Edwards
Donetta Waskow
Kathrine Vanourny
Paul Ammons
Cooke Adds Twist to Stew With Whole Veggies
Inez Cooke trims traditional prep by leaving carrots and onions whole instead of dicing. Potatoes may be halved, introducing a simple change to the stew method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Cooke
Laura Eileen Gilbert Weds Benjamin C Philippson in Manchester
Laura Eileen Gilbert daughter of Mr and Mrs George Gilbert Prairie City and Benjamin C Philippson son of Mr and Mrs Carl Philippson Manchester married in a 9 am St Marys church double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Vincent Hovermann. Bridesmaids ushers reception for 150. couple to reside in Manchester. Gilbert director of social welfare for Delaware county. Philippson affiliated with Philippson Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
St. Mary’s Church
Laura Eileen Gilbert
George Raymond Gilberts
Prairie City
Benjamin C. Philippson
Carl Philippsons
Vincent T. Hovermann
Jolene
Kenneth Moss
Iowa City
Bill Philippson
Paul Boat
Marten Barrett
Dean Steely
University of Iowa
Delaware County
Philippson
American Institute of Business
Des Moines
Philippson Motors
Engaged to Wed Kenneth Bergan
Mr and Mrs John Weber of Grawn Michigan announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Maxine to Kenneth E Bergan son of Mr and Mrs Leo Bergan of Strawberry Point Iowa No wedding date set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strawberry Point
John Weber
Grawn, Mich
Shirley Maxine
Kenneth E. Bergan
Leo Bergan
East Iowans Named to Upper Iowa Dean’s List
Several Gazette area students earned dean’s list recognition at Upper Iowa University for achieving at least a mid C or better average. Recipients include Richard Allen Strawberry Point Frances Blue Arlington John Channer Oelwein Jean Davis Robert Hall James Hogan Virginia Lamphier Marjorie McSweeny Ruth Newcomb Delores Nicholson Helen Stranahan Fayette Ina Hoth Lamont Mary Moore Hazleton Janana Mark Elgin Beverly Schriver McGreg or Alan Seabrooke Cedar Rapids Keith Tennis Lamont Arnold Vyverberg Oelwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette
Gazette
Upper Iowa University
Richard Allen
Strawberry Point
Frances Blue
Arlington
John Channer
Oelwein
Jean Davis
Robert Hall
James Hogan
Virginia Lamphier
Marjorie McSweeny
Ruth Newcomb
Delores Nicholson
Helen Stranahan
Ina Hoth
Lamont
Mary
Two-Piano Team Vronsky and Babin Here for UI Concert
The two piano team of Vitya Vronsky and Victor Babin will be presented by the University of Iowa concert course on Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Iowa Memorial union. Both natives of Russia, they met in Berlin and began performing as a duo after marrying. Their debut was in London followed by concerts in Paris with Miss Vronsky's mother and pianist brother in residence.
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Iowa City
Vitya Vronsky
Victor Babin
University of Iowa
Iowa Memorial Union
Russia
Berlin
London
Paris
Miss Vronsky
English Bride From London Weds Forest A Steele In Iowa
Af English girl Ann Astley Hale married Forest Arthur Steele son of Mr and Mrs Lowell Steele at Olivet Presbyterian Church. 100 guests attended a church reception. couple to reside at 1532 Fifth Avenue SE Davenport after a brief trip. Bride a London native trained as a laboratory technician. groom a University of Iowa graduate with Collins Radio.
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Ann Astley Hale
Forest Arthur Steele
Lowell Steele
Linden Drive
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Keith Irwin
Rowland Hale
London
Don Hollister
Thirtieth Street
England
Marilyn Nelson
Nickolas Kattchee
Marvin Williams
Dick Livingstone
Irwin
Davenport
Fifth Avenue SE
Southeast London Technical College
Turner Company
Steele
University of Iowa
Collins Radio Company
W. M. Cormack
Blake Boulevard
Valentine Dance Valed at YWCA With Two Camp Groups
Netaka and Tontoki Camp Fire groups entertained Friday evening at the YWCA dance. Twenty six attended. Chaperons were Mrs. Donald Derr leader of Netaka group, Mrs. Paul Thorne leader of Tontoki group, Mrs. Gordon Shores, and Mrs. J. V. Peters.
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Netaka
Tontoki
YWCA
Donald Derr
Paul Thorne
Tonjtoki
Gordon Shores
J. V. Peters
Weekend Guests at 410 Twentieth Street NW
Weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl McDonald included their daughter Beth McDonald and Martha and Ann Hickerson of Scarsdale NY Marilyn Wright of New London and Virginia Bach of Garner all students at the University of Iowa.
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Carl McDonald
Twentieth Street NW
Beth McDonald
Martha and
Ann Hickerson
Scarsdale
N.Y
Marilyn Wright
New London
Virginia Bach
Garner
University of Iowa
Sunday dinner honors Pennsylvania visitor
Mrs. John Vosdingh Jr hosted a Sunday afternoon dinner for 12 at 1012 Ninth Street NW in honor of her sister Miss Florence Navin who arrived Saturday evening from York Pennsylvania.
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John Vosdingh, Jr
Ninth Street NW
Florence Navin
York, Pa
Mr and Mrs Shedek and Miller Plan Miami Vacation
Mr and Mrs Otto L Shedek of 2414 First Avenue NE and Mr and Mrs Carl E Miller of 2515 Avenue NE left Sunday morning for three weeks in Miami to enjoy a holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto L. Shedek
First Avenue
Carl E. Miller
Avenue
Miami
Rhine couple set for three week southern trip
Mr and Mrs Joseph G Rhine hart of 1126 Twelfth Street NE departed Friday for a three week journey through the southern states. They expect to return about March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph G. Rhinehart
Twelfth Street
Miss Joann Lala Becomes Bride in St James Nuptials
Miss Joann Lala and Orval Kruse jr. exchanged vows Sunday at St James Methodist church in a double ring ceremony read by Rev. Floyd L. Hinshaw. The bride wore white satin with Chantilly lace and a pearl capped veil. the couple hosted a 150 guest reception in church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.James Methodist Church
Joann Lala
Orval Kruse, Jr
Floyd L. Hinshaw
Frank Lala
Eighteenth Avenue
Orval Kruse
Twenty-eighth Avenue
Donald Javecek
Edward E. Lala
Darlene Rezab
Richard ‘Kruse
Marlene Dietrick
Chicago
Sisters Announce Enga gements of Virginia and Diane
Mrs. William B. Kenney and Mrs. Kenney reveal the engagements of daughters Virginia Ann and Diane Marie to Joe Konzen and John A. Doese respectively. Virginia works as a receptionist at Willard General Hospital Manchester and is linked to Savanna Illinois Civil Service depot worker Joe Konzen. Diane, employed by Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids, is to wed John A. Deese who is based at Sheppard Air Force Base Wichita Falls Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Kenney
Virginia Ann
Diane Marie
Virginia
Joe Konzen
Nick Konzen
Earlville
Willard General Hospital
Manchester
Civil Service Depot
Savanna, Ill
John A. Doese
John C. Doese
Delhi
Diane
Collins Radio Company
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Deese
Sheppard Air Force Base
Wichita Falls
Texas
Community Notices From Local Gazette Listing Meetings
The text notes employment at Guaranty Bank and Trust by an unnamed man and Collins Radio by Mr Kruse. It mentions a home address at 1250 Ninth Avenue Marion and an event at 8 p m with Mrs Howard Gibson. Dr W J Moershel will discuss Child Discipline and Mrs Gene Fries and Mrs Carl Reeder assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Kruse
Collins Radio Company
Ninth Avenue
Marion
Howard Gibson
Dairydale Court
W. J. Moershel
Gene E. Fries
Carl Reeder
Fries
Grant Wood
Harrison
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Elizabeth Toomey
Europe
McCall's Magazine
Lake Geneva
Joseph F. Stork
Alton
Francis Tucker
Excellency
Princess Antoinette
Panda
Sonja
Jack Rau
Angela Green
Sonja Henie
Ciro
Rau
Hollywood
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
Nora W. Martin
Tent and Awning Company
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Nevada
O-Wa-Is-Sa
Ermed Cooke
Laura E. Gilbert
Kenneth Bergan
Shirley M. Weber
Sui
Iowa Floor Covering CO
Forest A. Steele
Camera Center
Forest Steele
Mcdonald Home
Pennsylvania
Shedeks and Millers
Florida
Joseph Kurka
Richard Kruse
Bruce Nunemaker
Dean Kruse
Ruth Darling
Second Avenue
S.E
Master Cleaners
Virginia and
Diane Kewney
Grant Wood Group
Hamilton
Hamilton Gas
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