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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1955

Page

3

Princess Margaret Sets Off On Caribbean Official Tour

London AP report says Princess Margaret, 24, starts her first major official journey abroad January 31 with a month long Caribbean tour. The princess, third in line to the throne, will visit Jamaica and Trinidad, attend a race meeting, a barbecue, a musical evening, and a Rio Grande raft trip. She is known for poise, wit, fashion flair, and close ties to Queen Elizabeth II.

London Margaret British Caribbean Islands Maggie Clarence House Buckingham Palace West End Sunday Pictorial Charity Trinidad Jamaica Rio Grande Grammar Bridgeport England

PEO Meeting Tuesday Sets Talk on School Reorganization

P. E. O. will meet Tuesday with Mrs. Jim Whyte. A speaker will discuss school reorganization. The Thursday club gathers this week with Mrs. James Hamilton and Mrs. Ed Thomas hosting. Mrs. E. R. Swanson will present a book review. The Sew and So club meets Friday with Mrs. Willard Silk and Cynthia Anne Draegert, daughter of the Carl G. Draegerts, who danced in an intramural contest Friday sponsored by the Women’s Recreation Association at Grinnell College.

P.E.O Jim Whyte James Hamilton Ed Thomas E. R. Swanson Willard Silk Cynthia Anne Draegert Carl G. Draegerts Women’s Recreation Association Grinnell College

New Hair Do Conceals Miniature Hearing Aid

Cedar Rapids firm G. Touro Maico Hearing Service promotes a new booklet “Story About A New Kind Earings” and Paramount Bids. The ad emphasizes a discreet, compact hearing aid design and invites readers to request the updated publication.

G. Touro Maico Hearing Service Paramount Cedar Rapids

Local Club Officers and Moves Update

Mr and Mrs Fred Peeper left for Florida to spend months abroad. Jolly Neighbors club announces officers with Alla Ward as president Amelia Gusta as vice president Charles Cammack as secretary and Harry Abels as treasurer. Stitch and Chat club lists Walter Chase as president Harriet Truesdale as secretary treasurer. McGregor Community Hospital Guild elects Marian Myers president Roy Hunter first vice president Charles Hinsch secretary E C Schroeder treasurer. Board of directors includes Mines J P Daubenberger William Walter Algie Nichols William McDonald and Ervin Thier.

Fred Peeper Florida Jolly Neighbors Club Alla Ward Amelia Gusta Charles Cammack Harry Abels Stitch and Chat Club Walter Chase Harriet Truesdale Mcgregor McGregor Community Hospital Guild Marian Myers Roy Hunter Charles Hinsch E. C. Schroeder The Mines J. P.daubenberger William Walter Algie Nichols William Mc‘Donald Ervin Thier Conesville Garden Club Clara Alfred Myrtle Hamilton Flora Abbott Harlan Thomas Loris Tucson Ariz Delbert Jordan Kenneth Lukins Vera Lynn San Francisco Calif Barbara Lynn William Dillon Washington, D.C

Maynard Couple Honored on Forty First Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Carl E Miehe were celebrated at a family gathering last Sunday for their forty first wedding anniversary. About 115 relatives and friends attended the observance and Lou Ann Nicholson was honored at a pre nuptial shower Tuesday evening at the Community hall. The hostess committee included Mines Charles Barnholt A F Bergman Chester Cumberland Hugo Scharff Don Hartz John Thiele Jack Thomas Charles Werden B A Hall and Amber Brown. Miss Nicholson and Rollis Kappmeyer are to wed next Sunday at the io church.

Carl E. Miehe Lou Ann Nicholson Charles Barnholt A. F. Bergman Chester Cumberland Hugo Scharff Don Hartz John Thiele Jack Thomas Charles Werden B. A. Hall Amber Brown Miss Nicholson Rollis Kappmeyer

Engagement Announcement for Judy Meldrum and Larry Paulsen

The engagement of Judy Mae Meldrum to Larry Joe Paulsen is announced by her parents in Ames. Meldrum teaches kindergarten at Shipley, Paulsen is a junior at Iowa State Teachers College, Scotch Grove, awaiting a June wedding.

NSLOW Judy Mae Meldrum Larry Joe Paulsen Edward F. Paulsen Scotch Grove Mr. Paulsen Howard R. Meldrum Ames Miss Meldrum Shipley Iowa State Teachers College

Local Couple and Bridal Showers Highlight Norwegian Social Notes

NORWAY Mr and Mrs Wayne Riley were honored at a surprise housewarming and pound shower Monday evening. Mr Riley recently discharged from the service will take over farming interests of his parents the Wallace Rileys who have moved to town. Colleen Durland bride elect of Robert A Brownlie Jr was honored Wednesday afternoon at a miscellaneous shower in the home of Mrs Maren Brownlie of Fairfax. Mr and Mrs Nick Schinker were honored at a surprise dinner and anniversary celebration Wednesday in the Norway Forester's hall. The Schink ers have been married 40 years. HAWKEYE The Mines Jack Steuer William Scharnhorst Lyle Reisner and Ervin Burkhart will be hostesses Wednesday evening at a miscellaneous shower at the Methodist church e honoring Miss Marilyn Burk. DELHI Mr and Mrs L W Hart who will become the bride Overman and Miss Rosa Overman Feb 14 of Henry Weidemeyer of Oelwein left last Sunday for Tuscon Ariz where they will spend four months.

Wayne Riley Riley Wallace Rileys Colleen Durland Robert A. Brownlie, Jr Maren Brownlie Fairfax Nick Schinker Hawkeye Jack Steuer William Scharnhorst Lyle Reisner Ervin Burkhart Marilyn Burk Delhi L. Whart Overman

Rose Anne Schulte Weds Gerald Kollsmith in Norway Ceremony

Rose Anne Schulte daughter of Matt A. Schulte married Gerald L. Kollsmith son of Leo M. Kollsmith of Delphos Ohio in St Michael s Church Norway. Rev Nicholas Krull officiated eight thirty in the morning as attendants wore emerald green and shrimp gowns. The couple plans a Southbound trip then residence Cedar Rapids at 1648 Avenue NE.

Norway Rose Anne Schulte Matt A. Schulte Gerald L. Kollsmith Leo M. Kollsmith Delphos Ohio Nicholas Krull St. Michael's Church Leota Schulter Carol Hemesath Calmar Gordon Peltier Columbus Herman Schulte James Schwendinger Jerry Schulte Colony Inn Amana Mrs. Rellsmith Collins Radio Company Cedar Rapids 1648 Avenue NE

Engagements announced in three Iowa notices

Donna De lores White engaged to Donald J. Hall Jr of Urbana. Kathleen Elizabeth Gudenhauf to Walter A. Lux of Manchester with wedding set February 7 at St. Patrick's Ryan. Roberta Mae Jones engaged to John Hand of Malcom with wedding date not set.

Kathleen Elizabeth Walter A. Lux Matt Lux Manchester St. Patrick’s Church Ryan Rooklyn Harvey Jones Roberta Mae John Hand Floyd Hand Malcom

Wapsie OFS Chapter Installs New Officers

Wapsie OFS Chapter in Quasqueton installs Ray Helt and OVe Sereno as worthy patron and worthy patroness. New matron is Mrs. Paul Van Etten with John Buchanan as associate patron. Names of officers include Mrs. Clyde Kime secretary and others. Verle Kress receives past matron jewel. Leora Turner gains 25 year pin. Gladys Hebel installs with Ralph Kimball organist and others assisting.

Center Point Alberta Conley Reuben Conley Order of the Eastern Star Harriette Reid Marvin Reid Winefred Newman Bertha Mathews Roberta Sholes Joanna Craig Ruth Petrak Iva Squires Eleanor McNeil Belinda Dingman Adah Lois McNeil Ruth Edna Fisher Esther Arlene Shipton Ove Sereno Wap Order of the Tasterts Star Paul van Etten Asset Ate John Buchanan Clyde Kime ‘Pall Allen Neal Vernon Siean Stewart Aldrich Frank Kress Marshal Harry Johnson Edwin Manson Claude Kimball Martha Verle Kress Electa Leon Moore Leora Turner Gladys Hebel Ralph Kimball Ted Solberg Rowley

Social Gatherings and Club Meetings Report

Savanna Georgia hosts the McKenzies and LaGranges as Chicago relatives visit. Marie Jackson to host ABC club Monday night. Ladies Bridge club to meet Friday. Alpha club gathers Monday afternoon. PTA to meet with a box supper and auction. Hesston College enrollment noted for Vera Yoder. Several birthdays honored at Dale Jackson home.

Robert McKenzie Savanna R. K. LaGrange Michael Chicago Tom McKenzie Marie Jackson ABC Club R. S. Fry June Fry Kansas City R. G. Shaver Russell Charles Branner Broadway Deward Brenneman Anthony Deward O. C. Steigleder Ladies’ Bridge Club Thomas Charbonneaux Almeda Calif Harold Stumpf PTA Alpha Club J. L. Grout H. V. Beck Elizabeth Borton

Local couples set out on extended vacation trips

McGREGOR Mr and Mrs H J Cooks left last week on a months vacation trip to Mexico. Mr and Mrs Archie Fritz host Walton Fritz of Omaha as guest. Mrs Gertrude Nicholson and Everett Hagensick left Thursday for Pensacola Florida to visit Chief Petty Officer John Nicholson and family. They plan two weeks away. Paul Kossack and Ed Geraghty left Monday for California via Phoenix Arizona and will be away two months.

H. J. Cooks Mexico Archie Fritz Walton Fritz Omaha Gertrude Nicholson Everett Hagensick Pensacola Fla John Nicholson Paul Kossack Ed Geraghty California Phoenix Ariz

Anamosa Women Dinner Meeting and PTA Program

ANAMOSA Women’s Business and Professional group hosts a dinner meeting on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Legion clubrooms to discuss public affairs. The PTA plans a Thursday meeting at the public school with a panel on home and school conflicts. Mr. and Mrs. George J Johnson of Holt Missouri are visiting the Hughs home. Lloyd Peck and spouse depart Friday for a Florida vacation.

Legion

Nancy Ann Bockenstedt Weds Roger Beatty at St. Joseph’s

Miss Nancy Ann Bockenstedt daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Bockenstedt wed Roger Beatty son of Mr and Mrs Howard Beatty at St Joseph’s Church Greeley The Rev Louis P White officiated The ceremony featured white gladiolas acolytes and a lace gown veil and corona tion crown The couple will reside in Edgewood after a wedding trip A reception for 200 followed. West Union Girl Scout council selects new officers for coming year with Mrs Earl Wilbur as chairwoman and other posts filled by Mrs Reid Giese secretary Mrs Keith Granger and Mrs Albert Gatzkic.

Greeley St. Joseph's Church Nancy Ann Bockenstedt Arthur Bockenstedta Roger Beatty Howard Beattys Edgewood Louis P. White Edward John Heilers Spencer William Bartels Cedar I Rapids Daniel Bockenstedt Newel Tinkey Cedar Falls Ben Ryan New Hampton Beatty West Union Earl Wilbur Girl Scout Council R. M. Westerfield Reid Giese Keith Granger Albert Gatzkic

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