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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1946

Page

9

Miss Smith and Ensign Carfrae Wed in Candlelit Lutheran Ceremony

Miss Beverly Jane Smith became the bride of Ensign Richard E. Carfrae in a candlelight ceremony at First Lutheran church. The couple's families and friends attended a reception for 100 at the Roosevelt hotel. The bride attended the University of Iowa and is a Beta Sigma Phi member. the groom is a discharged navy Ensign who attended Central College and will enter Coe College.

Beverly Jane Smith Ensign Richard E. Carfrae H. A. Smith Mt. Vernon Road Ensign Carfrae R. W. Carfrae D Avenue Paul Luther Miller David Mitchell Blake St. Clair Colleen Bedell Theodora Davis Margaret Hunter Jean Ann Nelson Jack Carfrae Herald A. Smith, Jr George Lowe Robert Carfrae Rex A. Smith Roosevelt Hotel Rge Carfrae Navy Central College Fayette, Mo Coe College

Z C B J Drill Team Social Hour Meeting

The Pivateers Z C B J drill team met at Mrs. Lovell Dvorak's home in 254 Twenty-fourth Avenue SW for a social hour with refreshments. Attendees included Geraldine Lanka Viola Faltis Helen Sykora Mildred Mahring Mary Ann Kralik and others. Prize winners were Miss Mahring and Mrs. Sulek. Officers to be installed February 20.

Z.c.bj Lovell Dvorak Twenty-fourth Avenue Geraldine Lanka Viola Faltis Helen Sykora Mildred Mahring Mary Ann Kralik Richard Fields M. van Slyke Frank Brejcha W. Lippert B. G. Drahovzal A. Sulek D. Storey Jerry Drahovzal Frank Melsha Mahring Sulek

Program Music at Mozart Club event notes

The Mozart club meets Saturday at 1 p.m. in the YWCA auditorium with Mrs Lulu Engleman Welty and Miss Elizabeth Bohac in charge. The program titled Program Music features Thelma Trimble and a lineup including Norma Jean Johnson Rosemarie Listebarger Joyce Mumm Velma Rissmiller Elma Fern Samuelson Karen Termohlen Janet Villers Chester Wetzel Virginia White Janet Youngquist and Judy Boynton.

Mozart Club Y.W.C.A Lulu Engleman Welty Elizabeth Bohac Thelma Trimble Norma Jean Johnson Rosemarie Listebarger Joyce Mumm Velma ‘Rissmiller Elma Fern Samuelson Karen Termohlen Janet Villers Chester Wetzel Virginia White Janet Youngquist Judy Boynton

275 Will Attend P E O Luncheon

Two hundred seventy five reservations made for the P E O Founders day luncheon in the Florentine room at the Roosevelt hotel. 65 out of town members will attend including seven state officers. Mrs. Carl D. Thomas will address on A Building Made With Many Hands. Candlelighting service by Mrs. W L Paxson concludes. Officers stay at Roosevelt through Saturday morning board meetings.

P.E.O Florentine Roosevelt Hotel P.E.O. Council Carl D. Thomas W. L. Paxson

Linn County GOP Women Meet at Montrose Hotel

The Linn County Republican women gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Montrose hotel with Mrs. William Willson as president pro tem in place of Mrs. Guy Linville. A dutch treat luncheon preceded the meeting. County attorney William Crissman, recently discharged from the service, spoke on his navy experiences. Mrs. Milo Hanzlik, membership chair, outlined plans for a membership drive. Lincoln birthday dinner plans were discussed.

Linn County Montrose William Willson Guy Linville William Crissman Milo Hanzlik

Mount Mercy College Woman's Club Meeting Sunday

All interested women of Cedar Rapids and vicinity invited to the Mount Mercy College Woman's club first meeting Sunday at 3 o'clock in the Roosevelt hotel.

Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy College Woman’s Club Roosevelt Hotel

Commencement Musings and Keen Teen Club Plans

Gloria Weiser reflects on graduation memories and civic duty as 160 songs mark mid year convocations. The piece notes future job hunts, lasting mementos, and youth clubs, with upcoming Keen Teen Klub events, a Valentine party, and the Keen Teen Sweetheart coronation at the KC hall.

Gloria Weiser College Avenue Miss Turner Keen Teen Klub Columbian Youth Club Ray Long K.C. Hall Mary Louise Lattner Jack O’donnell Mary Margaret Hamel Don Goodyear Dorrance Callen Kay Morrissey

Evening cinema schedule roundup on local theatres

Friday showings listed for Paramount Iowa State Palace Rialto Times Strand and Marion theatres with films including What Next Corporal Hargrove Life With Blondie This Love of Ours The Crimson Canary The Clock Honeymoon Ahead The Merry Monahans South of the Rio Grande Billy Roses Diamond Horseshoe Heavenly Days Sing Me a Song of Texas Babes on Swing Street Hit the Hay Voice of the Whistler Quest.

Gazette Paramount Corporal Hargrove Iowa Blondie Palace Rialto Merry MonAhans Rio Grande Billy Rose Strand Texas

Keen Teen Klub Sees Strong Growth With 679 Members

The Keen Teen Klub reports 679 memberships as adult counsellors C L Gunn and others coordinate publicity. Chuck Finnsworth, Joan Dulin, Chuck Fontaine, Shirley Finefield and Mary Vosdingh are noted. The klub advertises a safe space for dancing with a note on floor wear and excitement over reaching No 700 members.

Tner C. L. Gunn Chuck Fillenworth Joan Dulin Chuck Fontaine Shirley Finefield Mary Alica Vosdingh Klub

Harrison 6A's Attend Dinner at Harrison School

Students of Harrison 6A and their instructors gathered for a farewell dinner in the school cafeteria on Thursday at 5 p.m. A committee of mothers served the meal. The program featured toastmaster Stanley Roseberry, a chorus, piano solo, class history parts, an orchestra, skits, and solo performances. Certificates were awarded by Principal Miss Marjorie Walters.

Harrison School Stanley Roseberry Phyllis Mann Kenneth Bell Richard Hickman Jovon Schultz Paul Gourley Tom Wharton Mary Ellen Johnson Marjorie Fritz Bonnie Burgess Kathleen Kennedy Cherie Kehne

Watalola Camp Fire Elects New Officers

The Watalola Camp Fire group elected Patricia Myers as president. Other officers include Alice Lyman as vice president, Dorothy Wily as secretary, and Verna Snyder as treasurer.

Watalola Camp Patricia Myers Alice Lyman Dorothy Wily Verna Snyder

Franklin High Brunch Honors Miss Jo Anne Gray Class

Miss Jo Anne Gray hosted a Wednesday brunch for several Franklin High School graduates at her home 427 Longwood Drive SE. Attending were Jean Richardson Jeanne Holland Barbara Butterfield Ruth Ann Stucker and Ruth Bottorff.

Jo Anne Gray J. H. Gray Longwood Drive Franklin High School Jean Richardson Jeanne Holland Barbara Butterfield Ruth Ann Stucker Ruth Bottorff

My Reputation At Iowa Theater Review

A Nadine Subotnik critique asserts My Reputation at the Iowa theater proves strong drama. Barbara Stanwyck stars as Jessica Drummond whose husband dies leaving two sons and a domineering mother. Eve Arden and John Ridgely appear as supportive friends guiding her westward retreat.

Barbara Stanne Brent Lucile Watson John Ridgely Eve Arden Blenth Arthur Lake Penny Singleon The Iowa Theater Nadine Subotnik Clare Jaynes Jessica Drummond Barbara Stanwyck Bobby Cooper Scotty Beckett Jessica

Not the Marrying Type Major Captures Jessica’s Heart

Jessica falls for a suave major George Brent who warns he is not the marrying type. The scene causes gossip as Jessica’s sons fear losing their father while the film blends poignant drama with a strong performance by Barbara. Co feature continues the Bumsteads in Life With Blondie with rambly family humor.

George Brent Jessica Barbara Brent Watson the Bumsteads Blondie Daisy

Frisco to Los Angeles Flight Sets 42 Minute Record

Jet propelled Lockheed fighter completed the 361 mile run from San Francisco to Los Angeles in 42 minutes 33 seconds at an average of eight miles per minute. Builders of super speed planes hailed the achievement as a new mark for air transit.

Los Angeles San Francisco

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