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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
11
Janet Kelsey and Edgar Curttright wed in a 2 pm ceremony at the First Christian Church with Dr. Marion H. Williams officiating. The couple, both Cedar Rapids natives, plan to reside in Cedar Rapids after the service.
Washington report shows women can pursue dentistry with a favorable job outlook. A Bureau of Women's Affairs survey notes marriage does not hinder practice and increasing demand outpaces supply. It cites young women with intelligence dexterity and interest in science as well suited for the field.
Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Bert Smith of Cedar Rapids celebrated their fifty fifth anniversary Tuesday evening. The retired contractor and wife moved to Cedar Rapids in 1891 and have five children Leland L. Smith Amos H. Smith Carlton K. Smith Evelyn Kohl and Albert T. Smith plus 13 grandchildren and one great grandson.
Lois Grissel will address the Natural Science club on Prehistoric Indians of the Cedar Valley Region. She has worked as a research assistant to Dr. Charles Keyes, will earn a master’s in archaeology at the University of Iowa in February, and is active in Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board. Public invited.
The Past Noble Grands association met Tuesday in Odd Fellows hall for installation of officers. Installed: President Mrs Helen Kunzman, vice president Mrs Nettie Chiverton, recording secretary Emma Hoofer, treasurer Mrs Maud Stamy, chaplain Mrs Leona Brown, musician Mrs Margaret Noblett, color bearer Mrs Anna Davis. Louise Morehouse was installing president assisted by Mrs Elia Lund installing marshal and Mrs Leona Brown installing chaplain.
The Matahelo Camp Fire group elected officers Tuesday at Mrs. Stewart Ford’s home 116 Sixth Street SW. Elected were Mary Alice Wilson president Sonia Martin vice president Marceline Kaplan secretary Norma Garner treasurer Ruth Kenyon scribe.
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The Order of Eastern Star installed officers Monday including Genevieve Latham secretary Helen Hoff conductress Elsie Guernsey associate conductress Ethel Hesner chaplain Ora Latham marshal Elizabeth Clark organist Roberta Walters Ada Gladys Farris Ruth Eva K Anderson Esther Hilda Fry Martha Iida Hamilton Electa Eva M Anderson warder and Emma Shafer sentinel Installing officer was Sister Anna Hallett and installing marshal Sister Marybelle Gissel The past matron jewel was presented to Isabel Catt Gifts from the officers were presented to Mrs Catt and Joe Shafer
Miss Shirley Ann Minnick daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Minnick of Mt Vernon married John Giannini son of Mr and Mrs P N Giannini of Provincetown R I in St Johns church Lisbon at 10:30 am Rev J R Good man officiated Nuptial music by Mrs Edward Pitlik and Miss Stella Bova Options attendees included Miss Marianne Vodicka and Don G Horton The couple planned a Rhode Island honeymoon and will reside in Cedar Rapids where Giannini has been associated with Wilson and Company The bride is a Mt Vernon High School graduate and former Mt Vernon employee The groom attended Providence High School and served in the Marine Corps.
A pot-luck dinner will be held at Harrison school Friday at 6 p.m. for families of Camp Fire girls in groups led by Mrs. M. D. Randall Mrs. Adolph Ahrens and Mrs. Howard Zachary. Mrs. Jerome Lewis leads dinner arrangements and after dinner camp movies and Camp Fire talks will follow. A sponsors committee will contact families for reservations. Each family should bring a covered dish sandwiches and dishes.
The Wahanka Camp Fire group met Wednesday at Mrs. Robert Bender's home 613 Eighteenth Street SE. Newly elected officers include President Barbara Mochal Secretary Sarah Bender Treasurer Charlene Bender Scribe Margene Bechtel.
Mrs. William Mochal hosted a thirteenth birthday for her daughter Barbara at 835 Eighteenth Street SE. A group of young guests attended, including Martha Schrei Sherylene Rabus Mary Carol Rankin Carol Zadnichek Gloria Maher Sara Bender Julia Jelinek Charlene Bender and Bobbie Rabus before the theater outing.
The Cantewasteya Camp Fire group met Tuesday at Polk School and elected officers: President Ann Shimerda, Vice President Mona Kallell, Secretary Sharlene Sawyer, Treasurer Judy Mhenecke, Scribe Peggy Zumsteg.
Nadine Weland wed Verne E. Miller at Holy Trinity church Walford in a 9 am double ring ceremony. The bride daughter of N. E. Weland, the groom son of J. C. Miller of Amana. Attendants Mrs. Stallman and Dr. Regis Weland. The bride, a nursing school graduate, is assistant supervisor of surgery. the groom farms near Norway.
At the Cedar Rapids Bird club meeting Miss Iola Tillapaugh presented films of Canadian birds and bird embryo development. A report on the Christmas bird census listed 21 species and the next meeting is set for February 11 at Coe Poole hall. all interested are invited.
The Married Couples class of Olivet Presbyterian church held a Wednesday picnic supper with the theme An Evening at Lake Placid. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Harley Bowser Mrs. Robert O Brine and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Petrick. New officers presiding were President Harley Bowser Vice President Mrs Adolphe Herrbach and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Robert O Brine.
The Kenwood P T A reports a preschool study group gathering on Thursday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs Merlin Schrimper located at 421 Thirty Fourth Street NE continuing the community education effort.
Rome police arrested Dr Miroslav Sperlerkovic a former minister in Milan Nedic's government. Il Tempo says Sperlerkovic had been hiding in Rome since August.
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