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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1947

Page

11

Four Cedar Rapids Lodges Install 1947 Officers

Four Cedar Rapids fraternal groups plan installation of 1947 officers this week. Columbia division 37 Ladies auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors names Mrs. Fred Douglas president and lists officers including Mrs. H. B. Jensen and Mrs. Carl Goodwin. Mercy division 51 G LA B of L E announces Frances Herr as president and Marie Mason as vice president among others. Ladies Encampment auxiliary 17 installs officers led by Lod Siebert and Orvilla Ellis. Cedar Rapids assembly 87 Beauceant to install officers Friday evening with Arthur Chase as president.

Cedar Rapids Fred Douglas Columbia Division Order of Railway Conductors of America H. B. Jensen Carl Goodwin Clifford Bort Charles Beeman G. B. McClellan T. D. Leet W. P. Sanford Mercy Division 51 G.la B. of L. E Frances Herr Marie Mason Julia Rupe Parlis Edna Turfitt Annabelle Coover Lula Losty Margaret Brady Sentinel Ruth Cress Frances Sanket Maude Jensen Carrie Doran Ida Thompson Iety Margaret Devery Rose Linsley Justice Cora M. Hawkins Grace Wike Ladies Encampment Auxiliary Lod Siebert Orvilla Ellis Ella Moody Gertrude Jackman Bea Scribe Hazel Neal Viola Vantalge Erma Boles Lucile Sheets Valeria Hamilton Libbie Howard Ris Russell Alta Poolside Rosemary Linsley Ella Miller Rebea Ridgley Cedar Rapids Assembly Arthur E. Chase Otto F. Hanzlik Oracle Peter McCracken Frank J. Kouba

Wellman Couple Announce June Wedding Plans

Wellman Mr and Mrs W F Flynn announce the engagement of their daughter Capt to Robert Frink son of Mr and Mrs R A Frink of Washington Iowa The couple will marry in June Miss Flynn will graduate from the University of Iowa in June and is affiliated with Alpha Delta Pi Frink attends the University and is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Delta Sigma He served in the army.

Wellman W. F. Flynn Robert Frink R. A. Frink Washington Miss Flynn University of Iowa Alpha Delta Pi Frink Sigma Alpha Epsilon Alpha Delta Si

List of church officers and household members named

The passage lists roles including treasurer Mrs Oliver D Stucker director of music Mrs Mark L Floyd chaplain Mrs Edward E Taylor marshal Mrs Albert Hub ner assistant marshal Mrs D Murray Robertson standard bearer Mrs C Russell Davis color bearer Mrs Edward P Childs mistress of wardrobe Mrs James Harper daughter of household Mrs Frank Gates inner guard Mrs Harry Hamer outer guard.

Oliver D. Stucker Mark L. Floyd Edward. E. Taylor Albert Hubner D. Murray Robertson C. Russell Davis Edward P. Childs James Harper Frank Gates Harry Hamer

King's Daughters Plan Founders Day Activities

The King's Daughters of Linn County schedule events for Founders day including a radio program on WMT Thursday at 4 30 p m a Union church service at Westminster church Sunday 11 a m and a Founders day luncheon Monday at 1 p m at the Roosevelt hotel.

The King’s Daughters of Linn County WMT Union Westminster Church Roosevelt Hotel

Otekiwa Camp Fire Elects Officers at Guardian Home

The Otekiwa Camp Fire group met Monday at guardian Mrs. Marvin Gard's home 208 Eighteenth Street NW for officer elections. Elected were Nancy Zanka president Gloria Gard vice president Norma Sheldon secretary Carolyn Shanka and Janis Stodola.

Otekiwa Marvin Gard Eighteenth Street NW Nancy Zanka Gloria Gard Norma Sheldon Carolyn Shanka Janis Stodola

Cedar Rapids Women Host Luncheon Tea Bridges

Cedar Rapids women hosted club meetings this week with Mrs. Kenneth Bogaard serving luncheon for eight at 1908 Linden Drive SE and Mrs. Neil Montgomery hosting tea for her group at 2336 Linden Drive SE. Mrs. Justin W. Albright offered a Wednesday tea at 2249 Washington Avenue SE.

Cedar Rapids Kenneth Bogaard Neil Montgomery Linden Drive Justin W. Albright Washington Avenue

Ruth Rowold To Be Married In Oxford Junction

Oxford Junction announces the approaching marriage of Ruth Eleanor Rowold daughter of Mr and Mrs John Beranek to Lester Benischek son of Mrs Chris Benischek and the late Mr Benischek. The ceremony will be read January 14 at 2 pm in the Methodist Episcopal church in Oxford Junction.

Oxford Junction Ruth Elleanor Rowold John Beranek Lester Benischek Chris Benischek Olin Mr. Benischek Methodist Episcopal Church

Horace Hedges Returns From California Trip

Mr and Mrs Horace Geta 825 Seventeenth street SZ returned Tuesday from Pasadena California where Mr Hedges officiated at a UCLA football game on New Year’s Day.

Horace Geta Seventeenth Street Pasadena Calif Mr. Hedges U.C.L.A

Local Travelers Return From Monterey Vacation

Mr arfa Mrs Harry Ehrke and Shirley and Donald reside at 2000 Washington Avenue SE and have returned after several weeks' vacation in Monterey Mexico.

Arfa Harry Ehrke Shirley Donald Washington Avenue SE Monterey Mexico

Mikahawa Camp Fire elects new officers at St Pauls church

The Mikahawa Camp Fire group met Tuesday at St Pauls Methodist church for an officer election. New officers include Alice Stenzel president Barbara Williams vice president Sally Mavis secretary Bonnie Busby treasurer Winifred Bryson scribe Kay Culver Dixie Lee Winger telephone committee Virginia Hoyt and Sandra Sprynell entertainment committee. Leaders are Mrs Harry Hoyt and Miss Norma June Allen.

Mikahawa Camp St. Paul's Methodist Church Alice Stenzel Barbara Williams Sally Mavis Bonnie Busby Winifred Bryson Kay Culver Dixie Lee Winger Virginia Hoyt Sandra Sprynell Harry Hoyt Norma June Allen

Railway Mail Auxiliary Meets at Mrs Wicklund Home

The Railway Mail Association auxiliary met Tuesday evening at 2019 B avenue NE the home of Mrs M C Wicklund. Thirty four members attended the session the constitution was read by Mrs E K Easton and Christmas donations made by the club were discussed.

Railway Mail Association M. C. Wicklund B Avenue NE E. K. Easton

Newly Formed Woplasu Camp Fire Elects Officers

The group met at the home of guardian Mrs. Ervin Stepanek at 1934 Park Avenue SE to elect officers Barbara Burnstorf president Karen Stepanek vice president Mary Alice Keslar secretary Nan cy Burcombe treasurer and Mary Graham scribe.

Woplasu Ervin Stepanek Park Avenue SE Barbara Burnstorf Karen Stepanek Mary Alice Keslar Nancy Burcombe Mary Graham

Notice of Appointment in Linn County Iowa

Notice of appointment filed in Linn County Iowa guidance. The document requests all persons with claims against the estate of David in are to present them to the clerk of the Iowa District Court. Davin and Utrix Elderkin Locher Attorneys listed as agents for notice.

Tim Davin Linn County Iowa Linnty Utrix Ruinn County

Frances Hart Marries Wilson Leidigh at Vinton

Frances Hart of Cedar Rapids wed Wilson L Leidigh at the Hart home in Vinton. The ceremony was in the parents house with Rev. Lloyd Z Patton assisting. The couple will reside in Dubuque after a reception.

Vinton Frances Hart Cedar Rapids Wilson L. Leidigh Russell Hart Winton Lincoln Heights SE Lloyd Z. Patton Elizabeth Jack Burton Kellogg Marion Lehdigh Cedar Rapids Business College LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company Leidigh Navy

Silliman Addresses Cedar Rapids Legion Auxiliary Meeting

B. D. Silliman of Cedar Rapids outlines veteran aid programs including housing reform GI bonds training and job rights. Janet Villers played accordion. Ann Lazio named mental health chair. 864 auxiliary members reported. gifts to veterans hospitals and Gifts for the Yanks project funded. Card party set for Jan 23. chili supper postponed.

B. D. Silliman Cedar Rapids Poe Ge Can Legion Point National Legion Janet Villers Ann Lazio R. A. Dubbert Auxiliary Dorothy Birch Charles Jasa

Navy Mothers Meeting Postponed to Announced Date

The Navy Mothers group planned for Thursday has postponed its meeting and will announce a new date later.

Navy

Old Fashioned Onion Stuffed Pork Roast and Desserts

Colonial recipe notes describe onion stuffed pork roast with baked sweet potatoes and Waldorf salad, plus a light baked raisin prune whip dessert. Detailed steps cover onions, bread crumbs, butter, and seasoning, then a peanut rice ring with tomato sauce and baked apples with crumb layers.

Couple Weds In Bartlesville With Nursing Heroine Return

The ceremony ends with a clocking baked dish and custard sauce, featuring a resident in a gray suit and orchid corsage. The couple plans to reside in Bartlesville. Mrs Born, a St Marys School of Nursing graduate, served 20 months as an army nurse, then was stationed in Galesburg Illinois and other postings.

Bartlesville Born St Mary’s School of Nursing Minneapolis Galesburg Ill

Lt. Janis R. Hougham Married in Oklahoma

Mrs. I. A. Suffington of 113 Sixth Street SW announces the marriage of her granddaughter Lt. Janis R. Hougham to Dr. Harold S. Born of Bartlesville Oklahoma. The ceremony was performed in Bartlesville Saturday. The bride, a former Cedar Rap...

I. A. Suffington Sixth Street Janis R. Hougham Harold S. Born Bartlesville Okla

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C.R. Lodges Capi Flynn King’s Daughters Otekiwa Camp Norcross America Newmans Newman Ruth E. Rowold Horace Hedges California Railway Mail Auxiliary Elderkin & Locher, Attorneys Eiderkin & Locher, Attorneys Mrs. Leidigh Silliman Legion Auxiliary By Naomi Doebet Brown Betty Conlon Lisle & Reichle Home Furnishers 1St Ave Chi-Namel Paint Store Third Avenue SE Presteline Modern Appliance Co Mack A CO Vane Sabiacetn Third Avenue Ge Rw Vlaek Eee Oklahoma Cedar Rapids’ Shoe Center Second Avenue Abs Dinette First Street
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