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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
2
George A. Durin and Josephina Laviada wed in Merida Yucatan Mexico on a Wednesday ceremony. The couple, whose parents reside in Cedar Rapids, plan a Jamaica visit before settling at 2320 Linden Drive SE Cedar Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Hiltbrunner celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at Elmcrest Golf and Country club with a family dinner. Out of town guests included Willis Mahannah, Merle Smith, Elmer Kaufman, and Lou Fitzpatrick. The couple wed January 4, 1905 in North English. he founded Hiltbrunner Music Co. They have four children: Lee Hillbrunner, Mrs. Justin Kinkead, Mrs. Harold Neilly, and Mrs. Fitzpatrick.
B. E. Ruston of 3125 Adel street SE returned from California where he visited his son Barr, a student at the University of Southern California, and attended the Rose Bowl game.
Mr and Mrs Ralph E Walker of 2015 Blake Boulevard SE traveled to Greeley Colorado to spend the holidays with Mrs Walker's mother Mrs J V Smith.
A dessert and miscellaneous shower will be held Thursday evening at 2202 Upland Drive SE, hosted by Mrs. Fred Diserens, Mrs. H. L. Kennedy, and Mrs. A. W. Loftus. Mrs. Frank Tienan, formerly Sara Jane Whitcomb, is honored as the new bride. Thirty guests invited. Yellow and white decorations planned.
Joyce Myers daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul K Myers 1907 Avenue NE will return Thursday by plane from Dallas where she spent the holidays. She will be accompanied by her aunt Mrs John Herd of Dallas who will visit here a week or longer.
Major and Mrs Mario Acevedo of San Antonio Texas spent holidays nearby and left Wednesday for New York. They will sail January 14 for Bogota Colombia where they will make their home. Mrs Acevedo the former Marie Quaas is daughter of Mr and Mrs W A Quaas of Coggon and sister of Mrs M H Schrimper of 421 Thirty fourth street NE with whom they visited.
Cedar Rapids Playground and Recreation Commission announces winter schedule for round and square dancing. Beginners join next week with $3 per couple for a 10 lesson series. Registrations close Monday for round dance and square dance reservations must be confirmed by calling 4-8121. A graduation dance is set for March 25 at the armory coliseum.
Several Camp Fire groups have elected new officers. Ki nunka Camp Fire group Wednes day hosted by Mrs. B. Murrin named Patty Hayward president Judy Sinkovitz vice president Judy Hagen secretary and treasurer and Margaret Miller scribe. Wapika Camp Fire group elected Linda Karasek president Pamela Byrnes vice president Wendy Daniels secretary Barbara Hoyle treasurer and Carol Spjut scribe. Wa Han Ka Fire group met at Mrs. Charles Fitzpatrick home and chose Mary Bainter president Diane Newport vice president Sheila Fitzpatrick secretary Sharon Fitzpatrick treasurer and Jackie Krebs scribe.
Sun shine auxiliary 22 Staff club installed new officers on Tuesday in Maine hall. Elected officers include president Mrs George Sheets, vice president Mrs George Miller, secretary Mrs Charles Bon ham, treasurer Mrs Scott Hammond, chaplain Mrs Clarence Russell, reporter Mrs Bon ham, junior past president Mrs Charles Dougherty. Installing officers were Mrs J A Johnson president, Mrs Charles Bachman marshal, and Mrs James Woodside chaplain. Refreshments were served by Mrs Andy Schamberger and Mrs Woodside.
Surface mold on salami may be cut away and the meat used. But if the mold has grown right into the salami, it should not be eaten.
Chicago exhibit widens its design range with bold colors and new materials. Walnut wood and plywood dominate, with softer rounded lines and more arms on sofas, while satin steel and white finishes replace heavy iron. Imported fabrics and new appliances highlight a 1955 show, first since 1950 to emphasize innovative home furnishings.
Naomi circle met Wednesday for a dessert luncheon at Mrs. M. B. Nelson's home at 2338 A avenue NE with devotions led by Mrs. Arthur Leigh. Martha Kircle members, hosted by Mrs. Charles Bode at 2009 Mt. Vernon avenue SE, held a luncheon meeting with devotions by Mrs. M. F. Robb.
Walker residents Shirley Lucile Hemphill and William H Nielsen plan to marry Sunday at the United Church in Walker. Parents Clifford Hemphill and Arnold Nielsen of Walker attend. Hemphill works for United Fire and Casualty Co in Cedar Rapids. Nielsen recently discharged from the army and employed by Fruehaus Trailer Co.
Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society held a Wednesday round-table on bulb problems. President W B Taylor outlined his upcoming trip to the North American Gladiolus Council convention in East Lansing Michigan.
Mr and Mrs Don Jirsa and daughters Candace and Marta leave Thursday for Silver City after a month with Mr Jirsa's parents Mr and Mrs Edward Jirsa of 203 Twenty sixth Avenue SW. He works with the United States Forest Service as district forest ranger in the Gila National Forest.
Mt. Vernon Alyce Marie Paul wed Gerald M. Bramer in a Methodist church ceremony. They will live in Cedar Falls while Bramer continues his schooling. Atalissa Joan Stewart to wed Richard McQuillen set for Jan 15 at the Christian church. Earlville Marilyn Ruth Clayton to Avery Charles Billings announced. no date. Atalissa Arlene Roberts to Derwood Keith announced. no date.
A NY shopping outing weighs options from a 250000 dollar used yacht to a 622 carat diamond and a 4412 carat Hope diamond necklace. Dealers compare fur coats, living room pieces, and rare tapestries as a woman imagines the ultimate purchase.
Cedar Rebekah lodge 494 held a Tuesday evening installation led by Gwendolyn Stewart and the Springville Rebekah degree staff. Beverly Tucker became noble grand. other officers include Betty Slocum vice grand Daisy Rowell recording secretary Arlene Scheneberger financial secretary Cleola Schamberger treasurer Clara Dougherty right supporter Harriett Lodestein left supporter Louise Morehouse right supporter Margaret Slocum left supporter Pat Williams warden Ruth Akers conductor Mary Lou Hasenbank color bearer Helen Moran inside guardian Mary Anderson outside guardian Eleanor Dicus chaplain Dorothy Butters junior past noble grand. Meeting place change announced. meetings now first and third Tuesdays at Main lodge hall First avenue NE.
The Cedar Rapids engagement of Betty Plower and Emery Jordan is announced by her father Herman Enabait of Central City. Jordan is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Jordan of 105 Ely Avenue SW. The bride elect works at Ross' Steak House and the groom at Penick and Ford.
Mr and Mrs Amos J Houser of 9526 Twenty sixth Street Drive SE have returned from a two week visit with their son Lt Col and Mrs D S Houser in Carlisle PA, marking a family reunion after the trip.
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