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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1956

Page

7

Grace Kelly Wears Secrecy in Bridal Attire Plans

Hollywood reports Grace Kelly will wear a white nightgown and negligee for her bridal chamber with two wedding gowns designed by Helen Rose, both kept secret until the day of the ceremony. The formal gown will feature Belgian lace, while gifts from around the world pour in as the April Monaco wedding nears.

Hollywood INS Grace Kelly Monaco Helen Rose Grace Menitely Helen Belgium

Mercy Hospital auxiliary fashion show features notable spring styles

Miss Barbara Morf models a navy and white houndstooth wool suit with three quarter sleeves and a large tafetta bow. Miss Margery Cowdrey wears a linen like sheath dress with a white collar and red bow, highlighted by a detachable capelet at the Mt Mercy Alumnae fashion show presented by Wolf's at the college.

Barbara Morf Twentieth Street Mercy Hospital Women's Auxiliary Margery Cowdrey Eastern Avenue Mt. Mercy Wolf

Grace Kelly flooded with gifts from around the world

An anxious letter from a French animal lover begs Grace to free all animals in the prince’s zoo as her first royal act after marriage. A Swiss couple asks Grace to be godmother to their baby, a Cincinnati TV company seeks to present a Princess Monaco TV set, and a Chicago rug firm offers an Oriental rug for the palace. MGM plans gift her wardrobe from High Society.

France Prince's Switzerland Grace Cincinnati Monaco Chicago MGM

Mrs Glanville Returns From Orlando Vacation

Mrs Fred S Glanville of 1820 Second Avenue SE returned from a two week vacation in Orlando Florida. Her husband accompanied her and returned home earlier in the month.

Fred S. Glanville Second Avenue SE Orlando Fia

Arnolds Return From Two-Week Vacation

Mr and Mrs Duane Arnold returned home Tuesday evening from a two week vacation in Scottsdale Arizona.

Arnolds Duane Arnold Dows Lane SE Scottsdale, Ariz

Albert couple returns from six week Florida trip

Mr and Mrs A L Albert of 178 Thompson Drive SE returned home Tuesday after a six week vacation in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando Florida.

A. L. Albert Thompson Drive Fort Lauderdale Orlando Fla

Glenn McDonalds Return From California Trip

Mr and Mrs Glenn B McDonald of Cottage Grove avenue SE returned Sunday evening from a three week vacation in Glendale California. They were guests of Mrs McDonalds mother Mrs Katheryn Holding and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Duane P Miller.

Glenn McDonalds California Glenn B. McDonald Cottage Grove Avenue Glendale Calif MccDonald Katheryn Holding Duane P.miller

Valentine Parties Fill Week Across Cedar Rapids Groups

Cedar Rapids Camp Fire and Blue Bird groups host multiple Valentine events this week. Wakkca Camp Fire members held a tea for Mrs. Robert Bender and Mrs. S M Ford at 1105 J avenue NW. gifts were exchanged and sponsor Mrs. George M Driscoll attended. Ehakisaga Camp Fire mothers were honored at a tea at 751 Staub Court NE with rose corsages for hostesses. Nowetomuk Camp Fire visited Sunshine Mission day nursery for decorations and refreshments. Palmer Castonguay sponsors with Bonnie McCalley assisting. Ne Ap Wa Da Ka Camp Fire performed a play at the Children's Home and hosted a Valentine party for children. Chirpers Blue Bird group plans a Valentine party at the Church of the Brethren with a play The Stolen Heart and a talent show.

Cedar Rapids Blue Bird Wakkca Robert Bender S. M. Ford Frank L. McLeod J Avenue NW Bender Ford George M. Driscoll Ehakisaga Joseph Stolar Staub Court A. M. Lippisch Nowetomuk Sunshine Mission Day Nursery Palmer Castonguay Bonnie McCalley Dale Findley Leonore Carlson Chirpers Blue Bird Group Church of the Brethren Queen of Hearts

Mrs Carey Returns From Chicago Weekend Visit

Mrs. John F. Carey of 618 Cottage Grove Avenue SE returned home Tuesday evening after spending the weekend in Chicago.

Mrs. Carey Chicago John F. Carey Cottage Grove Avenue Chicame

Valentine Party Is Hosted By Colleen Rae Heefner

Colleen Rae Heefner entertained eight girls at her home on Center Point Road NE Tuesday night. Guests included Linda Burrows Diane Nichols Pamela Baird Marilyn Moeller Carolyn Sternburg Kathy Haltom Theolin Popinger and Janet Barta. Colleen’s grandmother Mrs Merle Yeamans was also present.

Colleen Rae Heefner Raymond Heefner Center Point Road Linda Burrows Diane Nichols Pamela Baird Marilyn Moeller Carolyn Sternburg Kathy Haltom Theolin Popinger Janet Barta Colleen Merle Yeamans

Cedar Rapids Duplicate Bridge Winners Reported

Winners Tuesday evening at the YMCA included Mrs. C. E. Yoran of Manchester and Harlan King first, with Mrs. A. H. Hallgren and Ray Gorman, plus Bob Clark and George Foster tied for second. Next meeting is canceled. master point night set for Feb 28.

Cedar Rapids

Valentine Dinner for Four C R Couples at Club

Four couples hosted by L P Boudreaux T M Ingersoll B T Perrine and W B Quarton entertained 140 guests at a Valentine day dinner on Tuesday evening at the Club. Red and white decorations brightened the buffet setup.

Esquire L. P. Boudreaux Sixteenth Street T. M. Ingersoll Linden Drive B. T. Perrine Crescent Street William B. Quarton

Cohn Family Returns From Miami Beach Vacation

Mr and Mrs Nate Cohn and their two children Marilyn and David reside at 2260 Country Club Park Way SE and returned home Sunday after a three week vacation in Miami Beach Florida.

Nate Cohn Thheir Marilyn David Country Club Parkway SE Miami Beach Fla

Glove Fashion Tricks Hide Lorgnette In Elbow Length Style

Fashion note details a leather gloves with a secret 4 inch lorgnette pocket under the left edge. J M Rubin of New York sells the 16 button gloves with elastic edge for 25 dollars, in multiple colors, enabling menu reading without horn rims. Also includes a ham baking tip with cloves and pineapple juice.

New York INS J. M. Rubin

Patricia Voshel Becomes a Bride in Elkader Church

Miss Patricia Voshel daughter of Mr and Mrs Luther Voshel married Lloyd E Vorwald son of Mr and Mrs Ervin Vorwald at St Josephs in Elkader. The 9am double ring ceremony was led by Msgr D A Gorman. The bride wore Chantilly lace with a pearl crown veil and carried a colonial bouquet. Guests and bridal party wore yellow and blue gowns with flowered headpieces. The couple will reside in Carrizozo New Mexico where Vorwald is stationed after a brief honeymoon.

Elkader Patricia Voshel Luther Voshel Lloyd E. Vorwald Ervin Vorwald McGregor St. Joseph’s Catholic Church D. A. Gorman Marlene Bankes Mary Worwald Harold Vorwald Arvid Voshel Duane Dietrich Edward Burlingame Walker Martin Penneton James Downey AmVets Club National Carrizozo M.M Vorwald Northwestern Bell Telephone Company

King's Daughters Circles Meet in Des Moines Preparations

Tuesday gatherings of two King's Daughters circles featured devotions by Ruth Shafer and Adda Brandhorst as guests. Ella Hungerford circle prepared table decorations for the international convention in Des Moines this spring, while Sunshine circle members met at Mrs. McLeod's home for a dessert luncheon and Bible study before viewing St Luke's hospital.

King’s Daughters Harry C. Schrei L Avenue NW Ella Hungersford Ruth Shafer Des Moines Adda Brandhorst Manning Sunshine Circles Robert McLeod Mt. Vernon Road C. E. McIntosh R. E. Bucknell St. Luke’s Hospital

Kathleen Geesaman To Become Bride May 11

Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Geesaman announce the engagement of their daughter Kathleen May to Larry Warren Young of 514 A avenue NE. The couple plan a May 11 wedding at Kenwood Methodist Church. Kathleen is employed by Allis-Chalmers and Larry by Collins Radio.

A. J. Geesaman First Avenue Kathleen May Larry Warren Young Wayne Young A Avenue Kenwood Methodist Church Miss Geesaman Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company Mr. Young Collins Radio Company

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