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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1955

Page

8

Lynn Naibert Weds Penny Prentiss in Iowa City Ceremony

Lynn Naibert son of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur C Naibert wed Penny Prentiss daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert J Prentiss at First Presbyterian Church Iowa City. The 2 p.m. double ring service was led by Rev. Jerome Leksa. Attendants included Anne Davis and Randall Wickey. The couple will reside in Iowa City while both attend the University of Iowa.

Charles Naibert Arthur C. Naibert Meadowbrook Drive Penny Prentiss Robert J Prentiss San Diego Calif First Presbyterian Church Iowa City Jerome Leksa Anne Davis Randall Wickey Waterloo Stan Story Arnold Prosser Robert Davis Miss Davis Hotel Jefferson Flentridge Academy Pasadena Mr. Naibert University of Iowa

Mrs Sidney Myers Visits Family After West Vacation

Mrs. Sidney Myers of Syracuse formerly Cedar Rapids spends the week with her son in law and daughter John and Mary Bonnell at 1821 Blake boulevard SE while en route home from a six week West vacation. She visited daughter Ellen Greer and two grandchildren in Monterey California and saw friends in Hollywood and Las Vegas.

Sidney Myers Syracuse N.Y Cedar Rapids John K. Bonnell Blake Boulevard Myers West Ellen Greer Monterey Calif Hollywood Las Vegas

Auto show party at Pickwick club after show

Mr and Mrs M Darwin Sandy entertained Saturday evening for Frank Parker Jimmy Conlin and Dorothy Ryan who performed at the Auto show The party was given at the Pickwick club following the show The 15 guests included people connected with the show.

M. Darwin Sandy Fourth Avenue SE Frank Parker Jimmy Conlin Dorothy Ryan Pickwick Club

Wood couple returns from Hot Springs trip

Mr and Mrs Robert E Wood of 1826 Third avenue SE came back Sunday evening after a week in Hot Springs Arkansas They stopped to visit their daughter Kathleen a student at Monticello Preparatory school in Alton Illinois during the journey home.

Robert E. Wood Third Avenue SE Hot Springs Ark Kathleen Monticello Preparatory School Alton, Ill

Couples return from Florida trip

Mr and Mrs William Schamburger and Mr and Mrs Robert Merveaux returned home Saturday from a two weeks trip to Florida.

Florida William Schamberger Twenty-seventh Street Drive Robert Merveaux Thirty-seventh Street

Junior King’s Daughters Meet At YMCA In Keen Teen Room

Linn county union of junior King’s Daughters met Saturday morning in the Keen Teen room at the YMCA. Willing Wonders circle arranged devotions and solos by Lois Fratchy and Louise Farris. The group voted $50 to Camp Lookout for games and playground equipment.

Linn County Union of Junior King’s Daughters YMCA Willing Wonders Circle Lois Fratchy Louise Farris

Wencil Paneks Honored On Fiftieth Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Wencil Panek were honored Sunday at an open house marking their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the home of Wes Panek. Hosts included their three children and spouses. The Paneks married February 18, 1905, in Czechoslovakia, came to the United States in 1913, and have lived in Cedar Rapids since. Mr Panek is retired after 35 years with Cherry Burrell Corp.

Wencil Panek Schaeffer Drive Wes Panek First Avenue Charles Panek Ray Cary Marshalltown Paneks Czechoslovakia Cedar Rapids Panek Cherry- Burrell Corporation

Parisiennes Crawling With Bejeweled Insects Fashion Trend

Paris women embrace insect jewelry this spring with jewel clips shaped as bees dragonflies and butterflies by Dior and Lanvin Castill o. Designers showcase clips on collars shoulders pockets and scarves with eye gems and topaz stones. Dior offers a bee near the neckline and a life-size dragonfly on a hip pocket.

Paris Ins Dior Madeleine de Rauch Lanvin-Castillo

Helen E Richards Weds Dean E Moser in Cresco

The Sunday wedding at First Methodist Cresco united Helen E Richards 1434 Bever Ave SE and Dean E Moser of Springville in a double ring service led by Rev. Trevor Baskerville. Attendants were Nancy Markland and Glen Moser. reception followed for about fifty guests. couple to reside in Fort Smith Arkansas where Moser is stationed.

Helen E. Richards Bever Avenue SE Dean E. Moser Springville First Methodist Cresco Trevor Baskerville St. Luke's Hospital Homer Showman Shellsburg Moser Aes Joseph E. Moser Spring‘ville Nancy Markland Glen Moser Jack Moser Floyd Monthy Miss Markland Patricia Emerson Cedar Rapids Tom Darby Showman Emil Monthy Fort Smith Ark Army Coe College

Betty Jeffery to Wed Dennis Pesek

Mr and Mrs Marvin Jeffery of London announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Betty to Dennis Pesek son of Mr and Mrs Edward Pesek 3011 Woodland Drive SW The wedding will take place March 8 at St James church in Cedar Rapids.

Marvin Jeffery London Betty Dennis Pesek Edward Pesek Woodland Drive St. James Church Cedar Rapids

Fountain of Loveliness Skin Care Tip

An article promotes internal care for clearer skin. It urges daily six glasses of water, at least a pint of milk, one yeast cake in tomato juice, and a raw carrot. It advises avoiding excess starch sugar and fried foods and suggests consulting a doctor about Vitamin A, the skin vitamin.

Eastern Iowans Play Roles in Top Hats Campus Show

University of Iowa students participate in Top Hats a Mortar Board sponsored campus variety show Friday at 8 p m in MacBride auditorium. The program features dancing singing and novelty numbers from women housing units and individual coeds including Lori Leichsenring Jessie James Mary Jo Anderson Sharon Holt Jan Brookman Prudence Meder Sheila Mulroney Virginia Susan Murray Mary Frances Osborne Mary Helen Seemuth Ann Summerwill Marilyn Coleson Sarah Vernon and Chloe Davenport.

Eastern Iowa University of Iowa Macbride Auditorium Mortar Board Lori Leichsenring Amana Jessie James Belle Plaine Mary Jo Anderson Sharon Holt Cedar Rap Jan Brookman Center Point Prudence Meder Elkader Sheila Mulroney Virginia Susan Murray Mary Frances Osborne Mary Helen Seemuth Iowa City Ann Summerwill Marilyn Coleson Manchester Sarah Vernon Monticello Chloe Ann Davenport Tama

Mildred Dripps and Donald Koopman Wed

Miss Mildred M. Dripps of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Dripps of Urbana wed Donald Koopman son of Mr and Mrs John Koopman of Newhall in a Friday 7 p m ceremony at St Wenceslaus church rectory. The Rev John J Benda officiated the double ring service. The couple plan a southern states trip and then reside on a farm near Newhall.

Mildred M. Dripps Cedar Rapids Willis Dripps Urbana Donald Koopman John Koopman Newhall St. Wenceslaus Church John J. Benda Shirley Cripps Edward Dripps

Donna Rae Hilbert and Francis DeShaw Married

Donna Rae Hilbert and Francis DeShaw exchanged nuptial vows at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Hopkinton with Rev. Leo O'Connell officiating. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Walter Schmitt, wore white satin lace and marquisette with a chapel train, veil, and an orchid on a white prayerbook. The groom's sister Ella Mae DeShaw was matron of honor. Delores Hilbert and attendants wore powder blue net gowns. Reception for 100 followed at the Community hall. DeShaw works on a Hopkinton-area farm.

Hopkinton Donna Rae Hilbert Francis DeShaw St. Luke’s Cathollic Leo O’l Connell Walter Schmitt Grand Mound DeShaw Duane DeShaw Ella Mae DeShaw Delores Hilbert Thebride Duane DeShaw, Jr Marvin LeClerc Robert DeShaw Mr. DeShaw Claire Eggiman

Alpha Gamma Delta Initiates Members at Coe College Banquet

Alpha Gamma Delta at Coe College initiated three new members Donna Caldwell Jane Barrows and Gwen Severn at the Pine room Montrose hotel Saturday evening. Speakers at the feast of roses banquet included Caldwell pledge Carolyn e Charipar undergraduate and Mrs. Leslie Lauther alum.

Alpha Gamma Delta Coe Jcollege Pine Montrose Hotel Donna Caldwell Jane Barrows Gwen Severn Miss Caldwell Carolyne Charipar Leslie Lauther

Marion Couple Weds at First Methodist Church

Phyllis Jane Heefner daughter of Mr and Mrs M Vernon Heefner Grinnell marries Ray Calvin Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Wagner Alburnett at 2 p m Sunday in Marion The First Methodist Church officiated by Rev James P Gable The gown featured Chantilly lace bodice a nylon tulle overskirt and a lace-cap veil The reception served to 175 guests in church parlors with hostesses and gifts managers listed The traveling outfit was a gray suit with navy and white accessories and an orchid corsage

Marion Phyllis Jane Heefner Land M. Vernon Heefner Grinnell Ray Calvin Wagner Glenn Wagner Alburnett James P. Gable Paul Martin Burt Hudnall Des Moines Orval O. Kelly William Simmons Mary Lou Wilson Doris Halstead Mmes Walter Reed Melvin McBride Miles Sutera Spencer Heefner Orval Shaffer Raymond Durow Center Point

Couple to live in Chicago after Linn County ties

Following a trip to Chicago the couple will live at Alburnett with Wagner employed in the auditor's office at the Linn county courthouse. Mr Wagner attended Iowa State college and is in business with his father.

Chicago Alburnett Wagner Linn County Iowa State College

Shirley Fiebelkorn and Philip Riffey Wed in Urbana

In Urbana on Saturday morning a double ring ceremony at Rev Willard Smiths home joined Shirley Fiebelkorn and Philip Riffey. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Riffey. The couple will reside in Urbana with Mr Riffey employed by Universal Engineering Corporation in Cedar Rapids.

Urbana Willard Smith Shirley Fiebelkorn Philip Riffey Harold Boyles Riffey John Riffeys Robert Riffey Universal Engineering Corporation Cedar Rapids

Becomes Bride of Wisconsin Man

A wedding was held Saturday evening at St Paul's church for Tedda Lou Bishop and Donald Uzuanis with Rev. Jackson Burns officiating. Guests included 75 attendees at a reception in the Roosevelt hotel Florentine room. The couple will reside at 1834 First Avenue NE. she works for Collins Radio and he at J. C. Penney. He is a University of Wisconsin graduate.

St. Paul's Church Tedda Lou Bishop Jesse Clift Center Point Road Donald Uzuanis Joseph Uzuanis Madison Wis Jackson Burns Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Jeanette Potter Lee Horn Miss Potter Grant Bishop Des Moines Joe Azuanis Rockford Shirley Smith Chicago Milwaukee First Avenue NE Collins Radio Company J. C. Penney Company University of Wisconsin

Birthday Celebration for Local Women at Mae Smart’s Home

Mrs. Mae Smart hosted a Sunday dinner for several women marking their birthdays this month. Honorees included Mrs. Oscar Black Mrs. Jake Dykhuisen Mrs. Jerry Klingman and Mrs. George White. Gift exchanges occurred and guests shared a modest meal featuring baked ravioli with Parmesan and a garlic anchovy salad.

Mae Smart Oscar Black Jake Dykhuisen Jerry Klingman George White

Kathleen Moore Becomes a Bride

Mr and Mrs William A Moore announce the marriage of their daughter Kathleen Marie to Captain Robert R Engle son of Mr and Mrs Keith Engle The wedding was held Thursday at the base chapel Camp Pendleton California

William A. Moore Fourth Avenue SE Kathleen Marie Robert R. Engle Keith Engle Seventh Avenue SE Base Chapel Camp Pendleton Calif

Eleanor Schlueter Weds Dale Arneson in Monona

Eleanor Elaine Schlueter of Madison and Dale K Arneson of Barneveld married Sunday at St Pauls Lutheran Monona. The double ring ceremony followed by a reception, with detailed bridal party roles and attendees listed. They will make their home in Barneveld where he farms and she works as a bank clerk.

Monona St. Paul's Lutheran Church Eleanor Elaine Schlueter Madison Wis Roland C. Schlueter Dale K. Arneson Barneveld Marvin L. Arnesons James Hughes Mt. Horeb Jeanette Hempler Joe Lambert, Jr Dike William Suffern Lockport, Il Rachel Harbener Milwaukee Julie Dettmann Cathy Hughes Hilton Arneson Donald Seymour Raymond Thompson Vernon Thousand Arnold Schlueter Monticello Nancy Jane Dettmann Daniel Schlueter Florida Arneson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lynn Naibert Bonnell Sandys Robert Woods King's Daughters Union Meeting Reinette Newbold D.A.R Franklin High School Ashley Mayflower George Washington Bill DuVall Signi Falk Charles Worcester Miss Newbold Flournoy Corey Bill Roberts Wencil Paneks Nora W. Martin Ara Agee Moolvent KoolVent Betty Jeffery Mary Sue Miller Bruce Phyllis Heefner Ray C. Wagner Barbara Boddicker Eugene Novak Marilyn Rech Delva Martin Don A. Cook DeWayne Tritle Kaloke Kate Armstrong Granette’ Corson Iowa Floor Covering CO Wisconsin Kathleen Moore Robert Engle Eleanor Schlueter Edwards Lanatin Pius Iuperium
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