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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1947

Page

2

Mabel Dotson Weds James L Kelly in NW Home Ceremony

Miss Mabel Dotson and James L Kelly married Saturday at 4 PM in the home of Mr and Mrs Dale Kelly at 1715 Eleventh Street NW. Dotson, daughter of R T Dotsons of Wapello, and Kelly, son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Kelly of Mediapolis, were joined by Dr E L Clitheroe of Coe College who read the ceremony.

Mabel Dotson James L. Kelly Dale Kelly Eleventh Street R. T. Dotsons Wapello Kelly Lloyd Kelly Mediapolis E L. Clitheroe Coe College Joan Grabow Western Springs David Warren Miss Grabow Burlington Hospital School of Nursing St. Luke’s Hospital Tau Kappa Epsilon Grant Room Roosevelt Hotel

Knapp and Ray Lewis Friday wed in Justice of the Peace ceremony

Miss Irene Louise Knapp became the bride of Norman Ray Lewis Friday. Justice of the Peace G K Thompson read the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Dolly Comreid of 627 Avenue NW and Mr Lewis is the son of Mrs Ollie B Lewis of Louisville Kentucky.

Irene Louise Knapp Norman Ray Lewis Justice of the Peace G. K. Thompson Dolly Comreid I Avenue NW Ollie B. Lewis Louisville, Ky

Norma Overton and Jack Ritchie Reconfirm Vows at Cedar Rapids

Norma Overton and Jack Ritchie were married in a home ceremony at 1812 Second Avenue SE read by Rev. Allan E. Schoff. A reception for 38 followed at the Griswold residence. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where they work for Quaker Oats.

Norma Overton Jack Ritchie Larry Griswold Second Avenue D. J. Overton Center Point Road Ritchie Charles Ritchie Seventeenth Street Allan E. Schoff Glenn Brehms

Carl Thomas Returns from Mexico and Texas Trip

Mr and Mrs Carl D Thomas of Cottage Grove avenue SE have returned from a six weeks journey to Mexico and Texas.

Carl D. Thomas Cottage Grove Avenue Mexico Texas

Tourist Club to Meet at Mrs Bird Home

The Tourist club meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m at 14 Blake terrace SE the home of Mrs G M Bird. W R Boyd will speak on Education in Iowa.

G. M. Bird Blake Terrace W. R. Boyd Jon Iowa

Anita Taylor Weds Delbert Stewart at Little Brown Church

Anita Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Alva Taylor of 1242 Favenue NE became the bride of Delbert Stewart of Springville son of Leroy Stewart of Mt Vernon Friday at the Little Brown church Nashua with Dr Lloyd Morris of Coe College officiating The couple will reside on a farm near Springville following a wedding trip Attending were Mr and Mrs Lester Cozart of Clarkesville and the bride and groom plan to live on a farm near Springville

Anita Taylor Alva Taylor Delbert Stewart Springville Leroy Stewart Mt. Vernon Little Brown Church Nashua Lloyd Morris Coe College Lester Cozart Clarkesville

Granddaughters Visit Mrs Craemer in Kalamazoo Visit

Miss Sandra Studer of Rock Island Illinois and Mr and Mrs Ralph Shields of Kalamazoo Michigan were weekend guests in the home of Mrs H N Craemer at 522 Vernon Drive SE. Miss Studer and Mrs Shields are granddaughters of Mrs Craemer.

Sandra Studer Rock Island, Il Ralph T. Shields Kalamazoo, Mich H. N Craemer Vernon Drive Studer Mrs. Shields Craemer

Wilson P T A Meeting on School Legislation

The Wilson P T A will meet Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the cafeteria. Miss Martha Griffith will speak on School Legislation and Mrs Wilson Fer now will also speak. Founders day will be observed with all past presidents honored.

Wilson P.T.A Martha Griffith Wilson Fernow

Hinrichs-Monticello Church Wedding Sealed Betros

Betty Mae Hinrichs wed Melvin Husman in a Friday evening ceremony at the Evangelical Reformed church in Monticello. Rev. A Mast officiated. The bride wore a white tafetta gown with fingertip veil and carried white carnations and sweetpeas. Attendants were Wilma Schrader and Phyllis Null. Irvin Husman served as best man with ushers Donald Husman, George Hinrichs and Roy Null. The couple plans to reside in Cedar Rapids where the groom works.

Irvin Husman Donald Husman George Hinrichs Roy Null Mrs. Husman Cedar Rapids

Birthday Party Honors Johnny Howard Wilfong

Johnny Howard Wilfong son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Wilfong of 603 Twenty-seventh Street NE celebrated his fifth birthday Saturday afternoon with games. Guests included Margaret Burger, Mary Lou Eiben, Bobby Thiel, Peter Vandermeulen, Tommy Nelson, Gene Siders, Tommy Eiben, Glenn Williams, Johnny Weber, Nicky Olson and Johnny Beauchamp.

Johnny Howard Wilfong Howard M. Wilfong Twenty-seventh Street Margaret Burger Mary Lou Eiben Bobby Thiel Peter Vandermeulen Tommy Nelson Gene Siders Tommy Eiben Glenn Williams Johnny Weber Nicky Olson Johnny Beauchamp

Mrs Leo Biskup Hosts Twenty Guests At Valentine Dinner

Mrs Leo Biskup of 1956 Mt Ver non avenue SE entertained her club Friday evening at dinner with fourteen guests and Valentine decorations enhancing the occasion.

Leo Biskup Mt. Vernon Avenue SE

William Kuthavy Honored at John Ondrasek Café Birthday

William Kuthavy was honored on his birthday Saturday evening at the John Ondrasek cafe. The event at 129 Fourteenth avenue SE included thirty five couples and a snack.

William Kuthavy John Ondrasek Fourteenth Avenue SE

Designing Woman By Elizabeth Hillyer

A decorating guide urges organizers to avoid scattered trinkets and use cohesive groupings. It emphasizes planning with picture and bracket patterns, laying out walls, and marking positions to achieve balanced wall space.

Mt Mercy Woman's Club to hear R E Choate

Mt Mercy College Woman's Club will hear R E Choate speak on Socialism on the March to members, husbands, and guests February 24 at 8 p.m. in the college auditorium.

MT. Mercy Woman’s Club R. E. Choate Mt. Mercy College Woman's Club

A A A W Groups Set Meetings This Week

The international relations group meets Thursday at 2 p.m. at 1920 First Avenue NE with Mrs. Helen Latham hosting and a review of Thunder Out of China by White and Jacoby led by Mrs. Charles E. Roberts. A creative writing group gathers Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel with Mrs. Wayne Arensman hosting. reports on authors by Mrs. Don Barry Jr. and Mrs. LeRoy Weld. The Wednesday Reading Group meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at 1920 Ridgeway Drive SE. hosted by Mrs. A. W. Daniels with Mrs. H. J. Newell assisted by Mrs. Norman Lipsky and Mrs. H. L. Klemesrud. T. C. Jackson to review A Biography of Leo Tolstoy by Ernest Simmons.

Helen Latham First Avenue NE Charles E. Roberts China White and Jacoby Roosevelt Hotel Wayne Arensman Don Barry Jr LeRoy Weld A. W. Daniels Ridgeway Drive H. J. Newell Norman Lipsky H. L. Klemesrud T. C. Jack Leo Tolstoy Ernest Simmons

Gold Star Mothers plan lap robe sewing session

The American Gold Star Mothers Iowa Chapter 1 will sew all day Wednesday at the Community House to make lap robes for disabled veterans. Attendees should bring sandwiches. coffee will be provided.

Iowa

Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa

State of Iowa Linn County District Court announces hearing on February 1947 at 9 AM for the instrument claimed as the last will and testament of John A Limback late of the county deceased to prove and admit it to probate at the Cedar Rapids Court House with Arthur Axmear Clerk and Donnelly Lynch Lynch and Dallas as attorneys.

Iews Linn County John A. Limback Cedar Rapids Iowa Arthur Axmear Donnelly Lynch Dallas

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THE Toromen Society Irene Knapp Norman Ray Lewis Killian Company Toni Killian Carl Thomas Killian CO Merrill Flitsch Beta Sigma Phi Stella Chinnoski H. N. Craemer Wilson P.T.A Toman Hale Rit Rosewood Phyllis Woodbury New York Killian's Betty Mae Hinrichs Melvin Husman Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer A.A.A.W International Relations Group Bondex Dupont SP Arnish Barney's First Avenue Coundl American Medical Aim Paravox Harry F. Tisher Second Street Advertisement Corot Second Ave Martin Setm Paris Buescher Cedar Rapids Music & Jewelry Butte Neliciour Viva’s Beauty Salon Third Street
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