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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1949

Page

8

Shanks Plan Teas Smoker For Students

Coe college plans three afternoon teas and a smoker as informal entertainment for the first semester. Kappa Delta sorority hosts from 3 to 5 pm Sunday with Pleiades visiting the Shank home at 1304 A avenue NE on January 16 area January 23 for independent women. Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity will attend a stag smoker Wednesday with more groups to be entertained later in the semester.

Coe College John A Shank Kappa Delta Sorority Pleiades Society A Avenue NE Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity

Kaiser Shaffer wedding ties families in Independence area

Katheryn Defoy Kaiser married Robert B. Shaffer on December 26 at the local Methodist church. The couple will reside on a farm west of Independence after March 1. Bride wore a white wool dress with pink rosebud corsage. Lowell Betsworth and Bruce Kaiser attended. ushers included Lowell Betsworth and Robert Von Stein.

Brandon Katheryn Defoy Kaiser Cato L. Kaiser Robert B. Shaffer Louis J. Shaffer Lowell Betsworth Rowley Bruce Kaiser Stanwood Robert von Stein Cedar Rapids Independence

Loretta Grimm to Wed Robert Sweet in Waterloo Marriage

Announcement of Loretta Grimm daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvan Madsen to marry Robert W. Sweet son of Mr and Mrs Harry Jensen of Waterloo. Miss Grimm works for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co and Mr Sweet for the Yellow Cab Co in Waterloo. Ceremony planned for June 30 at St James Methodist Church.

Alvan Madsen Second Street Loretta Grimm Robert W. Sweet Harry Jensen Waterloo Miss Grim Northwetern Bell Telephone Company Mr Sweet Yellow Cab Company Aterloo St. James’ Methodist Church

Local Residents Head Off on Vacation Across Three Regions

Mr and Mrs R P Andreas of 25 Vernon Drive SE and Mr and Mrs Clarence W Beatty of 821 Third Avenue SE depart for a vacation visiting New Orleans Mexico and California In Los Angeles they will see Mr and Mrs H A Rundquist formerly of Cedar Rapids.

R P_ Andreas Vernon Drive Clarence W Beatty Third Avenue SE New Orleans Mexico California Los Angeles H A Rundquist Cedar Rapids

Betty Barger and Carl Baumann Wed in Edgewood

Betty Mae Barger and Carl William Baumann were married Sunday at Congregational church with Rev. Ben H. Shaw officiating. The couple plan to reside in Edgewood after a southern wedding trip. Baumann is employed and Mrs. Baumann is a nurse.

Betty Barger Carl Baumann Corrine Hilsenbeck Greeley Barbara Barger Delores Binning Strawberry Point Linda Ashline Everett,Smith, Jr Lyle Eastman Pfc DeVere Barger Harry Baumann Gary Glenda Hartbeck

Martha Marquis Circle to Meet at Mrs Shank Home

Members of the Martha Marquis circle of Coe college will meet Thursday at 1 o'clock for lunch at the home of Mrs. John Shank. 1304 A avenue NE assisting hostesses will be Mrs Lee Thomas Mrs Richard Clausen Mrs George Hilton and Mrs James Hodgson. In charge of devotions will be Mrs Alfred Meyer and the program will be given by Mrs Jarvis Burner.

Martha Marquis Coe College John Shank Lee Thomas Richard Clausen George Hilton James Hodgson Alfred Meyer Jarvis Burner

Koppenhaver Engaged to Bruce Ingels

Mr and Mrs Everette Koppenhaver of Martelle announce the engagement of their daughter Doris Ann to Bruce E Ingels son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Ingels The couple plan a future wedding in Iowa City with no date set yet Doris Ann is employed by Cedar Rapids Engineering Company Bruce Ingels is a junior at the University of Iowa

Everette Koppenhaver Martelle Doris Ann Bruce E. Ingels Elmer Ingels Thirty-fourth Street Miss Koppenhaver Cedar Rapids Engineering Ingels University of Iowa

Mrs Fremin Visits Her Mother With Twins in University

Mrs Neil Fremin and her twins Herbert and Sandra Louise of University Mississippi are staying with her mother Mrs Richard Thorne at 631 Ninth Street SE for a month.

Neil Fremin Herbert and Sandra Louise University Miss Aire Richard Thorne Ninth Street SE

Mrs Milo Wiele Hosts Birthday Party for Susan

Mrs Milo Wiele of 131 Outlook Drive SW entertained Monday evening at a party honoring her daughter Susan on her second birthday. Guests included Jerry Lou Groat Mary Louise Snow Helen Mae Snow Bobbie Jensen Judy Coombs Sandra Lee Ronnie Adams Mrs Horace Snow Mrs Howard Bacon Miss Charmaine Bacon Mrs Walter Brown Mrs John Coombs Mrs Forrest Shackelford and Mrs Robert Jensen.

Milo Wiele Outlook Drive Susan Jerry Lou Groat Mary Louise Helen Mae Snow Bobbie Jensen Judy Coombs Sandra Lee Ronnie Adams Horace Snow Howard Bacon Charmaine Bacon Walter Brown John Coombs Forrest Shackelford Robert Jensen

Silliman Addresses Legion Auxiliary On Legislation Push

Local attorney B D Silliman spoke to the American Legion auxiliary on legislative priorities as Iowa and Congress prepare to convene. The group backs rehabilitation measures and universal military training while supporting mental health funding and charity efforts.

B. D. Silliman Hanford Post American Legion Auxiliary House un-American Activities Committee Silliman Iowa Department of the American Legion Auxiliary Iowa Edwin W. Lundquist Knoxville Des Moines Alfred Schluntz Dorothy Drew Children's Hospital Iowa City Kenneth Moon Memorial Building

Shepherdess Guard drill team plans Saturday meeting

The Shepherdess Guard drill team meets Saturday at 5 pm in the Masonic hall. Hostesses for the potluck supper are Collette Scott chairing with Esther Smith Ruth Turner Matilda Snouffer Ella Grissel and Ida Manchester assisting.

Shepherdess Guard Masonic Hall Collette Scott Esther Smith Ruth Turner Matilda Snouffer Ella Grissel Ida Manchester

Steam Method: Vegetables Cook With Small Water Amounts

The technique uses only enough boiling water to generate steam for cooking. This approach relies on steam heat rather than submerging vegetables, preserving texture and nutrients while reducing water usage.

Second District V F W Auxiliary Meets Sunday

Registration and a parade will be held by the Second District V F W Auxiliary at Maquoketa V F W hall. The meeting opens at 1 30 p m with a banquet at 6 p m and dancing at 8 30 p m. Cedar Rapids members should call Mrs Frank Suchomel. A new auxiliary to Buffalo post in Davenport will be instituted at 8 p m in Davenport V F W club.

V.F.W. Au Maquoketa V.F.W. Hall Edna McDonalketa Legion Town Hall Cedar Rapids Mra Frank Suchomel Buffalo Post Davenport V.F.W. Clu

Geesaman Guests Depart After Holiday Visit

Several guests who spent the holidays at Mr and Mrs Leo Geesaman 5311 Center Point Road NE left for their schools. Jean Geesaman a Park College Parkville Missouri student returned with John Geesaman a senior chemical engineering student at Iowa State College. His wife and daughter Judith Kaye, Irma Geesaman and Edna Fritsch both instructors at Moody Bible Institute Chicago also departed.

Leo Geesaman Center Point Road Jean Geesaman Park College Parkville Moo John Iowa State College Judith Kaye Irma Geesaman Edna Fritsch Moody Bible Institute Chicago

Thirteenth Birthday for Queen Esther Circle

Queen Esther circle of the King’s Daughters held a luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel for its thirteenth anniversary. Sixteen members attended as Mrs. F. E. Young lit a candle for each charter member and Mrs. L. A. Lower read the circle’s history. A silver cross and chain were presented to Mrs. F. J. Lightner, and the group voted $15 to a needy family after a report on philanthropic work.

King’s Daughters Roosevelt Hotel F. E. Young Jane Boyd Ene Esther L. A. Lower F. J. Lightner Edna Wilson F. L. Shramek E. D. Manilaw

Charles Taylors and Niece Return From Southern Trip

Mr and Mrs Charles W Taylor and their niece Arlene Chase of 1216 Third Street NW have returned from a motor trip through nine southern states They visited friends in Chattanooga and Memphis and spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Sam Green in McMinnville Tennessee.

Charles W. Taylor Arlene Chase Third Street Chattanooga Memphis Sam Green McMinnville Tenn

Humbert Family Notes From Michigan Trip and Wedding

Mrs Clementina Humbert of 237 Thirteenth Street NW returned from a month with her daughter in Dearborn Michigan. She attended the wedding of her granddaughter Patricia O Leary of Grand Rapids to John E Deederly Jr. in Grand Rapids on November 28. The bride, a former Cedar Rapids resident, is granddaughter of Elizabeth O Leary who attended the ceremony.

Clementind Humbert Thirteenth Street J. G. O'Leary Dearborn Mich. R Hatricia, O'Leary Grand Rapids John E. Deederly Cedar Rapids Elizabeth O'Leary Eighth Avenue SE

Lowell Jefferis Family Hosts Guests from Indiana

Mr and Mrs Lowell Jefferis of 1614 Third avenue SE host Mr and Mrs Marion T Jefferis of Newcastle Indiana as houseguests en route to California. Their dinner honoring the visitors includes sons in law and daughters Wendell McMeans Iowa City John Hart and daughter Shirley Jo Cedar Rapids.

Lowell Jefferis Third Avenue SE Jefferis Marion T. Jefferis Newcastle Ind California Wendell McMeans Iowa City John Hart Shirley Jo Ce«idar Rapids

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Bride of Robert Shaffer Robert Sweet Andreas’ and Beattys Geave Mrs. C. W. Baumann Mrs. Shank LHI E Bambog Lounge Park Het Smone D .Ersey Webster Hote Lincoln Park Lake Michigan Ned the Doris Ann Koppenhaver Bruce Ingels Thorne Nylow, Hese Legion Auxiliary Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Farmers Insurance Group McLean NS Sra Dial Ance Group Second District V.F.W Leo Geesamans Queen Esther Circle Charles Taylors Florida Florida Sunbeam Dipa Miami Ocale Winter Haven West Lake Wales Aven Park Sebring Wast Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale Hollywood Royal Palm Ponce DE Leon Cincinnati NEW York Central Southern Railway System Seaboard AM Line Railroad Vosse Lementina Humbert Mack Michigan Bishop U. S Ccokeuwa Baldwin Electronic Organ First Avenue Laat
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