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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1951

Page

17

Catholic School Family Dance Draws 450 At Armar

More than 450 attended the Catholic High Schools family dance Thursday at Armar ballroom in Cedar Rapids. Sponsors were Immaculate Conception St Wenceslaus Mt Mercy and St Patrick's with hosts James Custer John Patik Miss Ardis Betz and Miss Margaret Shea. Jimmy Adams and his band played for dancing. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs Frank Betz Mr and Mrs Joseph A Kenney Mr and Mrs T J Shea Mr and Mrs Leonard D Shea.

Armar Ballroom Cedar Rapids Lstation Kwcr Immaculate Conception St. Wenceslaus Mt. Mercy St. Patrick’s James Custer John Patik Ardis Betz Margaret Shea Jimmy Adams Frank Betz Joseph A. Kenney T. J. Shea Leonard D. Shea James Brady Sylvn Hasley Oor

Mrs Riedel Hosts Prewedding Showers for Two Brides Elect

Mrs. Harley E. Riedel welcomed Delta Gamma friends to a dessert luncheon and shower honoring her sister Kathryn Barngrover and Gladys Linge, both January brides elect. Barngrover, daughter of Walter and Kathryn Barngrover, will wed Jack Edgar Brady of Dallas on January 14 at the Barngrover home. Linge, daughter of Carl and [unnamed] Linge, will marry Herman L Schultz Jr in the Chapel of Memories on January 13. Schultz is a Cedar Rapids attorney, son of the Herman and Schultz family of Belmond.

Harley E. Riedel Bever Avenue SE Kathryn Barngrover Gladys Linge Delta Gamma Social Sorority Miss Barngrover Walter J. Barngrover Jack Edgar Brady Dallas Barngrover American Airlines W. E. Brady Gladewater Texas Miss Linge Carl K. Linge First Avenue NE Herman L. Schultz, Jr Herman L. Schultz, Jr., Jan. 13 In the Chapel of Memories. Mr. Schultz Cedar Rapids Herman Schultzes Belmond

Z. Cook W R C Installs Officers

Mrs. Everett Judd was installed president of T Z Cook Woman's Relief Corps 11 at a meeting in the Memorial building. Officers included Mrs. Edward R Kuba installing officer and Mrs. Henry Ellis installing conductor. Retiring president Mrs. Bucklin received a gift along with other retiring officers. The group reported 590 hours of service and funds for relief and child welfare, a silk flag for Boy Scout troop 11, and 25 year pin for Mrs Christine Earhart.

Everett Judd T. Z. Cook Woman's Relief Corps Memorial Building Edward R. Kuba Henry Ellis H. W. Kness C. W. Flint, Jr G. H. Pitcher Frederick Schwab George Wagner L. A. Worley James Kasper Frank Thompson Lara Bucklin Millie Osborn Marie Jefferies K. R. Elder Marie Garrett Mary Goodman Bucklin Kuba Ellis Knoxville United Service Cedar Rapids Christine Earhart

Camp Fire Girls Offer Homemaking Course In Des Moines

Camp Fire Girls planning to be torch bearer craftsmen in home craft to sign up with leaders for a homemaking course at the bungalow of the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company. Instructors are Mrs S G Blencoe and Mrs Charles Young. The course starts January 13 and runs four Saturdays from 9 30 to 1 00 a m. Rank requirement.

Iowa Electric Light and Power Company S. G. Blencoe Charles Young

Tenney Family Returns From Chicago Vacation

Mrs. W. H. Tenney of 1732 Blake boulevard SE returns from a two week vacation in Chicago with her son and daughter in law Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Tenney.

W. H. Tenney Blake -Boulevard SE Chicago Inlaw R. W. Tenney

Mrs. Margaret Ferriter Visits Daughter in Kansas City

Marion resident Mrs. Margaret Ferriter is visiting her daughter in Kansas City, staying for an unspecified visit.

Margaret Ferriter Marion Kansas City

Legion Auxiliary Assists Post in Membership Drive

American Legion Auxiliary members will meet Monday at 9 a.m. and later in the week at the Memorial Coliseum Legion office to help with the upcoming membership drive. Attendees should bring lunch, with Mrs. A. H. Schlantz in charge.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Memorial Coliseum Post A. H. Schlantz

Weddings in Iowa and Nearby Cities Celebrate December Arrangements

A series of December weddings features brides and grooms from Belle Plaine Wells San Diego Millersburg Sigourney Winthrop Dubuque and Waterloo. Couples include Donna Miller Raymond Peterson Loretta Mittelstadt Ralph Wiehr Lorraine Osweiler Dennis Flanders Joan Bauer John Bousley Lucille Fairchild Clarence Cole Mina Springer Thelma Cunningham Raymond Reece Charlotte McCann Charles Kirby Jean Breckenridge and Jean Horne. Officiants include Rev E A Donovan Rev A A Schendel Rev Robert Butler and Rev E J Supple with homes set in Cedar Rapids Sigourney and other communities.

Belle Plaine Donna Miller Myrtle Miler Raymond Peterson Robert Peterson Bethany Evangelical Church Parsonage E. A. Donovan Wells Minn Loretta Mittelstadt W. F. Mittelstadt West Union Ralph Wiehr George Wiehr A. A. Schendel St. Claire Bricelyn San Diego Lorraine Osweiler Frank Osweiler Sigourney Dennis E. Flanders John P. Flanders Keota U. S. Navy Training Center Catholic Church Millersburg Joan Bauer Monroe Vernon Bauer John Bousley Paul Bouslog South English Lucille Fairchild William Fairchild Clarence William Cole Ray L. Cole North English Mina Louise Springer Winthrop Thelma Cunningham Cedar Rapids Ralph Cunningham Raymond Reece William Reece Robert Butler Reece Wilson and Company Charlotte McCann Maurice McCann Charles Kirby Julia Kirby Hopkinton St. Patrick’s Church E. J. Supple Pvt. Kirby Army Fort Ord Calif Dubuque Jean Breckenridge Harold Breckenridge Boston Donald D. Horne David Horne Fourteenth Avenue SE St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Iowa City University of Iowa Waterloo Nettie Butler Marvin Dana Milchert Dana John Deere Company Miller Construction Company Evansville

C R Couple Wed At Manchester

Loretta Jean Breckenfelder and Edgar Alvin Meader wed in Manchester at the First Lutheran Church. The bride’s white wool dress with gold sequins complemented a red rose corsage. The couple plans to reside in Cedar Rapids with Meader employed at Williams and Hunting and the bride at Montgomery Ward Cedar Rapids.

Manchester Loretta Jean Breckenfelder Carl Breckenfelder Masonville Edgar Alvin Meader Leonard Meader William A. Adix Meader

Rosemary Collins and Lloyd Schmit Wed in Monti Church

Miss Rosemary Collins of Cedar Rapids daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Collins of Winthrop married Lloyd Schmit son of Mr and Mrs Joe Schmit of Coggon in St Patrick's church Monti Rev Patrick McElliott officiated. The bride wore white duchess satin with seed pearl embroidery and a fingertip veil. Marion O'Connor of Winthrop was maid of honor and Robert Schmit of Coggon was best man. A reception followed at Montihall. Mrs Schmit will train as a nurse at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids. Mr Schmit farms near Coggon.

Winthrop Rosemary Collins Cedar Rapids Ronald Collins Lloyd Schmit Joe Schmit Coggan St. Patrick’s Church of Monti Patrick McElliott Marion O’connor Robert Schmit Coggon Montihall Schmit Mercy Hospital

Mrs Clare Murphy Visits Sgt Keran Leser in Baltimore

Mrs Clare Murphy of 1646 Sixth Street NW visits Sgt Keran Leser in Baltimore. The note notes a social call and local residence details.

Clare Murphy Sixth Street NW Sgt Keran Leser Baltimore, d

Donahue Family Heads Home From Cedar Rapids Visit

Mr and Mrs Robert A Donahue and daughter Mary formerly of Cedar Rapids have left for Colorado Springs after holidays with Mr and Mrs Lester Wright at 1609 J avenue NE Their son Dick departed January 2 for Colorado Springs where he studies at Colorado College Accompanying him was Kathryn Chehak daughter of Milo A Chehak 305 Crescent Street SE also a Colorado College student

Robert A. Donahue Mary Cedar Rapids Colorado Springs Lester Wright J Avenue Donahues Colorado College Kathryn Chehak Milo A. Chehaks Crescent Street

Buckleys Celebrate 50th Anniversary in St Helens Oregon

Effie K Schroeder reports that Richard I Buckley and his wife observed their 50th wedding anniversary on December 18 in St Helens Oregon. Mrs Buckley was born in Ur bana and Mr Buckley, a native of Rowley, lived there 25 years before moving to St Helens. Buckley belongs to El Kahir Shrine Cedar Rapids.

Effie K. Schroeder O F Avenue NW Richard I. Buckley St. Helens Ore Buckley Urbana

S H N Circle Donates Comfort Items and Hospital Room Aid

S H N circle of the King's Daughters met at Mrs. A W Plock's home on Blake boulevard SE. Members tied three comfortables for the needy and voted to cooperate with the county union to furnish a room at St Luke's hospital.

S. H. N. Circle of the King’s Daughters A. W. Plock Blake Boulevard County Union St. Luke’s Hospital

Delta Gamma Pi Omicron chapter meets at YMCA event

Delta Gamma chapter of Pi Omicron sorority gathered Thursday at the YMCA. Miss Greta Lou Whitmer received her first degree. Mrs. Zereda Van Deusen spoke about her trip to Europe last summer.

Delta Gamma Pi Omicron Sorority Y.M.C.A Greta Lou Whitmer Zereda van Deusen Europe

Tempestini's New Woven Iron Furniture Debuts

Italian architect Tempestini shapes a new furniture trend with wicker and wrought iron. Sketched in New York from original drawings, the pieces emphasize comfort and durability. First samples shown to buyers January 8 at Grand Rapids Furniture Market, with Chicago previews concurrent for next spring.

Tempestini United States New York Grand Rapids Chicago

Fur fashion forecast amid sable shortages and chinchilla boom

Columnist Inez Robb recounts optimistic fur forecasts despite U.S.-Soviet tensions. Esther Dorothy predicts American sables will replace Russian stocks as mink has diversified in color. She argues baum martins could transform into Russian sable types on Minnesota farms, and chinchilla coats may become affordable for postwar buyers.

New York INS Russia Esther Dorothy Tiffany Dorothy Boston United States Miss Dorothy Peggy Hopkins Joyce U.S.S.R Fort Knox Minnesota Nieman Martin

Versatile broccoli ways from a home kitchen

One of the most versatile vegetables broccoli can be served hot or in salad. Cook quickly to keep stems tender and buds firm. Methods include boiling in a large skillet with salt, or baking with cheese and duck, then serving with a light sauce. Also includes a beef and sausage pie recipe.

Secrets of Charm Hat Do Hair Trick and Career Tips

A vintage instructional feature shows how to craft a veiled flower hat do from mesh, veiling, and artificial blooms to cap the head and impress in social events. It also advertises a career guide from J R P with wardrobe, job-impression tips, and a mail-in request for 10 cents.

Chinchilla Market Trends In Mid Century Commentary

Miss Dorothy notes fur quality up since 1929 with price down to 8000 in 1951. She calls chinchillas faithful with a folklore claim that one dies and the remaining mate does not pair again. She adds the caveat that time heals all.

Dorothy

Noble family to visit Aberdeen relatives this week

Mr and Mrs Verne E Noble and their children Julie and Gwen from Aberdeen South Dakota arrive this evening for a week visit with Mrs Noble's parents Mr and Mrs J Lindley Coon at 524 Twenty first Street NE.

Silver Cross circle of the King's Daughters meeting

Silver Cross circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Edgar Shields on Thirty-third street SE. De votions were given by Mrs. Richard Fields.

Silver Cross Circle of the King’s Daughters Edgar Shields Thirty-third Street Richard Fields

Hopkinton Couple Leaves for Miami Holiday Trip

Mr and Mrs Robert Lux of Hopkinton visit Mrs Luxs parents Mr and Mrs Frank Sheppard at 1280 Thirty-fifth Street NE then depart this morning for Miami to end their holidays.

Robert Lux Hopkinton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Armar Mrs. Riedel T. Z. Cook W.R.C Missouri Roosevelt Hotel For Morris Plan Morris Jeannine Holland Houston Miss Holland Legion Auxiliary Hiltbrunner St. Sis C.R Baltimore Robert Donahue Colorado Oregon Sh.n. Circle PI Omicron Group Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer Inez Robb Naomi Doebel John Robert Pow Florida A. W. Peterson INC St. SE John F. Dille Coe St.joseph Aspirin Ae Try Pettijohns Pettijohns McNamara First Avenue
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