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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1949

Page

20

Malta Chapter 415 Elects Clark and Young at OES Install

Worthy Matron Miss Lillian Clark and Worthy Patron J Charles Young led the Malta chapter 415 OES installation in the Masonic hall with 400 guests. Officers were installed and gifts presented as the ceremony included a Bible ceremony and musical numbers by a mixed quartet and violin solo.

Lillian Clark J. Charles Young Malta OES Masonic Hall Leone Sutherland William Schneider Helen Arduser Alta Lundquist Lucille Johnson Clyde Jones Daisy Ray Maud Keyser Adolph Barta Marjorie Mercer Carrie Kouba Marshal Jean Vondracek Daisy Johnson Helen Dunker Lydia Valentine Nina Merveaux Mary Arp Harry Dunker Henry Kunz Harry Manchester Charles Stevens Miss Clark Malta Chorus Mr Young Ed Y. Jones Emily Walbrand Frances Barvinek Helen Schaefer Mabel Woite Ellen Beauchamp Opalee Barnard Jane Whitehead Ethel Herrbach Ruth Dorothy Fisher Esther Kathryn Peterson Martha Gertrude Montgomery Electa Bernice Raddatz Charles Packingham Sentinel Norman Emerson Miss Sutherland Mr. Schneider George Johnson

Sally Ely Engaged to Paul Hill in Iowa City Nuptials

Mrs Hazel Ely announces the engagement of Sally Ann Ely to Paul HM Hill, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Hill. The wedding is set for February 4 at the Congregational church in Iowa City.

North Liberty Hazel Ely Sally Ann Paul HM Arthur L Hill Congregational Church Iowa City

Canceled Stamps Drive Aids Missionary Work In Cedar Rapids

The Daughters of Isabella of Cedar Rapids collect canceled stamps and used greeting cards to fund home and foreign missionary efforts. Proceeds finance work in China and Japan and support orphanages. stamps are mailed to a New York City mission board or a Bedford convent. Mass cards go to orphanages and hospitals for scrapbooks and markers.

Daughters of Isabella of Cedar Rapids China Japan Gilbert Kinzey Cedar Rapids New York City Bedford Kinzey Twenty-seventh Avenue SW

New Officers Installed By Auxiliary to O.R.C.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Railway Conductors installed officers at a luncheon last week led by installing officer Mrs. Fred Douglas. Names listed include president Mrs. B Jensen and trustees Mrs. J Slater and Mrs. C Klersey among others. Plus social and club notices from Mount Vernon and nearby groups.

Order of Railway J. C Roberts Davenport Grand Lodge of the Auxiliary Roberts Fred Douglas B. Jensen W. D. Shank Carl Goodwin Harry Mellish Clifford Bort T. R. Jensen

Vera Valenta Engaged to Donald Conway

Vera Rose Valenta engaged to Donald B. Conway as announced by Mr and Mrs William Valenta of 300 Twenty fourth avenue SW. Vera works at Quaker Oats while Donald studies at Purdue University. No wedding date set. White Shrine Kensington meets Wednesday at 2 PM in Glow room of Iowa Illinois Gas Electric Co. hosts listed. American Gold Star Mothers Town Chapter 1 meets Tuesday at 7 30 PM in Memorial Building dining room with officer installation.

William Valenta Twenty-fourth Avenue Vera Rose Donald B. Conway Robert Conway Belle Avenue Miss Valenta Quaker Oats Company Conway Purdue University White Shrine Kensington Iowart Illinois Gas and Electric Company George Arduser Lydia Buchan Elizabeth Thoman Cliff Bort Marie Faires Louise May Grace Saxon R. W. Ulrich Earl Rossiter William Schneider Memorial Building

Engagement of Nance Garrey to William Kurdelmeyer

MANCHESTER W I Floyd Evans announces the engagement of his granddaughter Miss Nance Jane Garrey to William J. Kurdelmeyer son of Mr and Mrs William Kurdelmeyer of Farmersburg. Miss Garrey studies at Iowa State Teachers College while Kurdelmeyer serves in the government naval service and is stationed in San Diego. No wedding date set. Mr and Mrs L B Williams of 414 Sixth Street SW celebrated their Golden Anniversary with a party at the home of their son in Cedar Rapids. Nine of their 12 children attended. three were unable to be present. They have lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years and were married January 7 1899. Williams is 72 and Mrs Williams is 68.

Manchester W. Floyd Evans Nance Jane Garrey William J. Kurdelmeyer Wil Liam Kurdelmeyer Farmersburg Miss Garrey Iowa State Teachers College Mr. Kurdelmeyer San Diego L. B. Williams Sixth ‘Street Don Chapman Williams Dorothy Norton Leone Kurth Helen Long Fayetta Clarahan Della Marie Chapman Virginia Brown Marvin Marion Lawrence Cedar Rapids Roy Chicago Charles California Glenn Ottumwa Chamber of Commerce

Miss Wedstrchill to Become Bride in Blairstown

Mrs. George Meier announces the approaching marriage of Jo Ann Wedstrchill to John A. Becker son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Becker. The couple will marry Thursday at 6 30 p m at the First Presbyterian church. They will reside in Cedar Rapids until April then move to Fargo North Dakota for Mr. Becker to attend a mechanical school.

Bette Cole R. A Nelson W. S. McClenahan Joseph Meade Miron Morrill Mac’s Lawrence Hunter Entre Nous Club Edna Kegley Samuel Knoer Friendly Birthday Club Presbyterian Missionary Society Anna Gormly Townsend Club A. J. Meakin Cornell Samuel L. M. Barlow Armstrong Hall Morrill Blairstown George Meier Jo Ann Wedstrchill John A. Becker Mgr Walter Becker Baxter Motors Cedar Rapids Neha First Presbyterian Church Fargo N. D Becker

Enrollments Reach 402 in Keep Fit and YWCA Programs

Final figures show 402 people enrolled in YWCA crafts and Keep Fit classes, the largest in years. Mrs. Claire Klodd and Miss Kay Kough report new offerings for term two, including bridger classes at full capacity with a waiting list, while advanced social dancing failed to draw enough students. Registration remains open for a five week term starting Feb 14. Mixed volleyball attracts broad participation and room remains for more players.

Y.W.C.A Clare Klodd Kay Kough Klodd

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.C. Young Sally Ely Paul Hill Sally Ann Ely O.R.C Kenneth I Jonson Des Moines Mac Jonson Iowa Educational Association J. J. Kidder A. F Holmes Roy D Young Velentine Valenting Valentine Killian’s Stable Wiese Killian Company Vera Valenta WHITE Nenee Gearrey Nance Garrey Miss Wedstrchill JO Ann Wodstrchill Killian’s Ness Killian
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