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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1947

Page

31

Miss Kofron Weds Kenneth Erger at St Patrick's Church

Miss Georgi Anna Kofron and Kenneth E Erger married Monday in St Patrick's church with Rev D G Peters officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank A Kofron, wore an all lace gown with bouffant skirt and finger tip veil. Attendants included Rose Kofron and Rita Erger. Best man was Donald Erger. A reception followed at the Montrose hotel and they will reside at 303 Fifth Ave SW after a wedding trip.

Georgianna Kofron Kenneth E. Erger St. Patrick’s Church D. G. Peters Frank A. Kofron Fifth Avenue Mr. Erger Walter Erger Norway Rose Kofron Rita Erger Mary Jo Votroubek Florine Erger Mary Lou Broz Joe Palumbo Donald Erger Milo Koffron Merle Yanecek Joe Vanous Montrose

Rieniets Family Attends Houston Wedding

Mrs John H Rieniets and her children Cathy and William of 2323 Upland drive SE returned from Houston where they attended the wedding of Mrs Rieniets nephew Dr John Raymond Herbst Cathy served as flower girl in the wedding party.

John H. Rieniets Cathy William Upland Drive Houston

Blazek Couple Observe Forty Sixth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Joseph Blazek of 1803 Mallory Street SW celebrated their forty sixth wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday. Family members attended including their three children Joseph Blazek Irma Blazek and Emily Henicks all of Cedar Rapids.

Joseph Blazek Mallory Street Joseph Irma Blazek Emily Henicks Cedar Rapids

Miss Maxine Kaiser Weds Homer Lachard at Garrison

Miss Maxine Kaiser daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Kaiser married Homer L Lachard son of Fred Lachard of Waterloo Sunday evening in the Methodist church. The couple will reside in Garrison and Lachard is in the hardware and plumbing business. The bride wore ivory satin with a fitted bodice and train, carried roses and stephanotis, and was given in marriage by her father.

Garrison

Birthday celebration for Ted Hidinger on second birthday

Ted Hidinger, son of Mr and Mrs Francis Hidinger of 418 Gwen Dolyn Drive NE, was honored at a Tuesday morning party marking his second birthday with neighborhood children in attendance.

Ted Hidinger Francis Hidinger Gwendolyn Drive

Virginia Carlson Bride in Vinton Nuptials

Miss Virginia Carlson daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus A Carlson married Raymond W Rystrom Jr son of Mr and Mrs R W Rystrom of Waterloo Sunday evening at First Methodist church The Rev P J Allwell officiated The bride wore frosted chiffon with a sweetheart neckline and bridal point sleeves The maid of honor Marilyn Shields and bridesmaids Mary Hunting Doris Rystrom wore peach eyelet lime and yellow gowns The reception served to about 200 guests The couple will reside in Ames Iowa where he attends Iowa State College and she works as a dietitian at Grinnell College

Vinton Virginia Carlson Gus A. Carlson Raymond W. Rystrom R. W. Rystrom Waterloo First Methodist P. J. Allwell Marilyn Shields Mary Hunting Doris Rystrom JoAnn Geiger Georgeann Stewart Carolyn Geiger Allen Stewart Roger Rystrom George Carlson Robert Turner Don Geiger Janet Miller Homer Stewart Herbert Mitchell Iowa State College Ames Grinnell College Rystrom Army Medical Corps

Degree of Honor Junior Club Meeting Rescheduled

The Junior club of Degree of Honor Protective Association 4 will meet July 12 at noon in Bever park, moved from the original July 5 date.

Degree of Honor Protective Association Bever Park

Designing Woman Encourages Teen Help in Home Projects

A parent advises letting a teenage daughter use summer at home to fix her room. She can try curtain making, dressing table skirt, furniture and wall painting, sanding and repainting a kitchen chair, choosing colors and fabrics, and sewing cushions. Encourage independence for practical home skills.

Martin Reunion Brings 55 Family Members Together

A Martin reunion gathered 55 family members Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Roberts on 1821 Blake Boulevard SE. Dinner followed at Bever Park, highlighting a day of clan fellowship and shared memories.

Martin Perry Roberts Blake Boulevard Bever Park

Mrs Walter Block and son stay in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Walter M Block and her son Bobby of 118 Sixteenth street will remain in Cedar Rapids while Dr Block spends six months at the University of Cincinnati as resident physician in the Children's hospital. The text notes a fireplace in Samoa built by Robert Louis Stevenson costing over $1,000.

Walter M. Block Bobby Sixteenth Street Cedar Rapids Dr. Block University of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Robert Louis Stevenson Tropic Samoa

Air Record From Brother's Tip Sets LA-Chicago Pace

Capt. M C Williams of Los Angeles credited a tip from his twin brother Capt. L M Williams for a new speed record in a commercial flight between Los Angeles and Chicago. The brothers met over western Nebraska as L M Williams had already set a record in a Trans World Airlines constellation flight on June 25. M C climbed to 19 000 feet to ride better tail winds, achieving a record pace.

Chicago M. C. Williams Los Angeles L. M. Williams Constellation M.C Nebraska M. C

Two TWA Brothers Break Speed Record West to East

The two brothers, both with TWA for 15 years, used mile an hour tail winds to reach Chicago airport from Los Angeles in five hours and 24 minutes, eight minutes faster than the other’s previous record.

Chicago Los Angeles TWA

Alimony Too Low for Rita Merritt Bodyguards

Hollywood AP report says band leader Charlie Barnet began paying actress Rita Merritt $100 weekly temporary alimony, insufficient to cover two detectives she hired for protection. Merritt, 23, sues for separate maintenance citing need for protection. Barnet disputes the extent of protection required.

Hollywood (Ap Charlie Barnet Rita Merritt Miss Merritt Barnet

Defendant Denies Assault Charge in Brief Statement

A defendant claimed he never committed assault and battery while addressing the court in a concise statement. Witnesses described tense interactions but details remain disputed as the case proceeds to further hearings.

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Miss Kofron Kenneth Erger Mrs. Rieniets Maxine Kaiser Purex Designing Woman Elizabeth Hillyer Ann Krupicka First Avenue NE Dial Laura Wheeler Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept West Randolph Street Sixteenth Avenue SW San Borden Kavi Nates Paris Academy OF Beauty Culture Third Street Higbee Second Street Third Avenue Newman's PAT TN Nou Bulova Yar Libby Admiral Stewart Warner Stee Ee Bes Crosley Ird St
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