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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1959

Page

16

Galter Team Leads In Third Annual Duplicate Bridge

A six member Galter team led by M A Galter of Waterloo was ahead by 10 points after 40 boards in the Roosevelt hotel event. The Open, mixed, and individual prizes were announced with multiple winners from Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Manchester and other Iowa cities as the tournament runs to Aug 29 and will be televised.

M. A. Galter Waterloo Roosevelt Hotel Galter M. S. Levitt Paul Levitt Sioux City J. E. Gustafson Ray J. J. Smpehl Lee Winger Sidney G. Blenecoe R. W. Water Cedar Rapids Charlotte Yoran Manchester Harlan E. King D. W. Dunhaver R. H. Riegner C. E. Kenna

Churchill Family Returns From East Vacation

Professor and Mrs Irving L Churchill of 320 Nineteenth Street SE returned Saturday from a month long vacation in the East. Their daughter Margaret remained at Arnold School East Pembroke Massachusetts for a summer camp program. They visited their son Malcolm who is spending the summer at Lyme Center New Hampshire.

Irving L. Churchill Nineteenth St. SE East Margaret Arnold

Gwendolyn Johnson Engaged to Robert Paulson

Announcement from Mr and Mrs Robert Stuart Johnson 5470 Colorado Dr SW states Gwendolyn Ruth Johnson will marry Robert Frank Paulson of Rhinelander Wisconsin The wedding is set for August 11 in Iowa City The bride to be is Cornell College graduate and Iowa University postgraduate student The groom is Wisconsin State College graduate member of Chi Delta Rho and will finish his master's at Iowa this fall.

Robert Stuart Johnson Colorado

Baby Shower Held For Mrs Merlyn Hunter

Mrs Merlyn Hunter of Chelsea was honored Friday evening at a pink and blue shower for 20 guests given by Mrs E L Hunter and Mrs W W Hunter in the home.

Merlyn Hunter Chelsea E. L. Hunter Bave W. W., Hunter Jst

Visiting Cormacks Stay With Ellwoods in Cedar Rapids

Mr. and Mrs. William Cormack and their children William B. Jr and Jane of Princeton New Jersey arrived Monday to spend a few days at 2336 Blake boulevard SE in the Ellwood home. They will be honored at a dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. with hosts Mr. and Mrs. John B. Turner at 530 Knollwood SE and 22 guests expected.

William B. Cormack William B., Jr Jane Princeton N. J William P. Ellwood Blake Blvd Cormacks Cedar Rapids Ellwood John B. Turner Knollwood Dr

Shaffers Welcome Weekend Guests From Chicago and England

Leaving Monday after a weekend visit at 2001 Linden Dr SE, Mr. and Mrs. Van Vechten Shaffer hosted Dr. and Mrs. R. Bar ratt Terry Jr and their four children of Chicago. Also accompanying them was Dr. Terry's mother Mrs. R. Bar ratt Terry of Eastbourne, England.

van Vechten Shaffer Linden R. Barratt Terry, Jr Chicago Dr. Terry R. Barratt Terry Eastbourne England

Pobuda Family Farewells After Two Week Visit

Kenneth Pobuda departed Sun day for Brooklyn New York after a two week stay with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Pobuda 1029 Eleventh Ave SE. Their daughter Miss Kay Pobuda of McAlister Oklahoma also left last Monday after a two week visit here.

Kenneth Pobuda Brooklyn N. Y Frank Pobuda Eleventh Ave Kay Pobuda McAlister Okla

Melshas Family Returns From West Tour

Mr and Mrs Marvin Melsha and their sons Marvin Jr and Steven of 1058 Regent St NE returned Saturday from a three week tour through the West The trip included a visit with the Bill Besserts for Fullerton California and with Mrs Melshas brother in law and sister the Charles Collons of Albany Oregon

Marvin Melsha Marvin, Jr Steven Regent St West Bill Besserts Fullerton Calif

Grandchildren Visit Dr and Mrs Stout

Dr and Mrs C A Stout host six grandchildren from California for a weekend visit. Dennis Gary Mau reen Lisa McNeal of Los Gatos and Candace j Jennings Bradley Jennings of Monterey joined their parents the George H McNeals and R Grant Jennings in Washington. The McNeals and Jennings families left Monday for New York City and plan to return Aug 1. Mrs McNeal and Mrs Jennings are daughters of the Stouts and Mr Jennings is the son of F J Jennings of 638 Thirty first St SE.

C. A. Stout Thirty-second St. SE Dennis Gary Maureen Lisa McNeal Los Gatos Calif Candace J Bradley Jennings Monterey George H. McNeals R. Grant Jennings McNeal

Karen Halloran Weds Terrance Huckstadt in Minnesota

In CHATFIELD Minnesota at St Marys church Miss Karen Lee Halloran daughter of G F Halloran married Terrance Edward Huckstadt son of Mrs William Huckstadt and the late Mr Huckstadt of Monona. The Rt Rev Msgr William F Coleman officiated. The reception followed for 200 guests.

Chatfield Minn St. Mary’s Catholic Church Karen Lee Halloran G. F. Hallorans Terrance Edward Huckstadt William F. Coleman

Reunion of Burleigh Pratts Willmotts and Yoder Families

A family reunion for the Burleigh Pratts of Central City the Charles Willmotts of Marion and Mrs Myrtle Yoder of Mt Vernon was held Sunday at Wapsipinicon state park Anamosa with 63 attendees. The second annual picnic is set for the second Sunday in July next year at the Palisades.

Burleigh Pratts Central City Charles Willmotts Marion Myrtle Yoder Mt. Vernon Wapsipinicon State Park Anamosa Palisades

Martha Smith and Darrell Bandy Wed in Keota

Miss Martha Grace Smith and Darrell Bandy married Saturday at 2 30 PM in the Keota Methodist church. Officiants were Rev William Smith and Rev Dwane Churchman. The bride wore a taffeta gown with Venetian lace. They will reside in Keota where the groom works with his father in business after a Black Hills wedding trip.

Keota Martha Grace Smith Darrell Bandy William Smith New Sharon Dwane Lester Smiths Edgar Bandys Clark Ogden Cedar Falls Darlene Bandy Dale Heck Iowa City Kenneth A. Holmes Peru Ind Merlyn Detweiler Gerry Smith Black Hills Bandy Iowa State Teachers College Tripoli

Hap pel Family Holds Eighteenth Reunion at Cedar Rapids

Descendants of Peter Happel gathered at the August Happel cabin near Cedar Rapids for their eighteenth annual reunion. Ninety six attendees participated in the event.

Peter Happel Happel Cedar Rapids

Sharon Evanoff Wed To Blair E Williams

Sharon Joanne Evanoff and Blair Eugene Williams married at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church with Rev. Donald Hetzler officiating. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Herbert Hester Jr and bridesmaid Jolene Johnson. best man Robert Fox and groomsman William Elson. ushers John Harder Allen Rasmussen and Thomas Evanoff. Couple to reside at 1040 Third Ave SE after a California trip. Williams employed by Northwestern Bell. groom by Collins Radio.

St. Stephen's Lutheran Church Sharon Joanne Evanoff H. J. Evanoffs Seventh Ave Blair Eugene’ Williams Newell Williams Fifth St Donald Hetzler Herbert Hester, Jr Davenport Jolene Johnson Robert Fox William Elson Toddville John Harder Keystone Allen Rasmussen Marshalltown Thomas Evanoff California Williams Third Ave Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Collings Radio Co

Queen Elizabeth II Fashion Through Daytime Wear

Critics note daytime outfits span cautious shantung and grown women chic to dramatic evening gowns. In Canada and Chicago she draws praise for bold colors and full skirts while some regret understated daytime ensembles.

Chicago Queen Elizabeth Toronto Britain Queen Elizabeth II Canada Associated Press Center Montreal

Baby shower honors Mrs Fandel and daughter Cynthia

Mrs Dan Steele and her daughter Anne hosted a baby shower for Mrs Michael Fandel and her daughter Cynthia, with 15 guests Friday evening at 1997 Eave NW and 713 Eighth St NW.

Dan Steele Anne Eave. NW Michael Fandel Cynthia Eighth St. NW

Dinner guests at Elmer Dunn home on Fourteenth Street

Guests at a Friday evening dinner for ten at the Elmer Dunn residence 614 Fourteenth St SE included Mr and Mrs Al Neiters and their children Terry and Tommy from St Paul.

Elmer Dunn Fourteenth St. SE al Neiters Terry and Tommy St. Paul

Bold Journey Spotlighting 8000 Mile South America Expedition

A Channel 9 feature titled Bold Journey airs Monday at 7 30 p m detailing an 8000 mile South America expedition with emphasis on endurance and exploration.

South America Channel 9

Miss Geiger Weds C R Man in Nashua Church

Miss Cherry A. Geiger daughter of Mr and Mrs Nelson Geiger Marion Iowa married Gene L Vander Linden son of Mrs Marian Vander Linden 1635 Tenth St NW Friday at 10 30 in the Little Brown Church Nashua The maid of honor was Miss Bonita Schoon best man Marvin Shulte The Vander Lindens plan to reside in Cedar Rapids Mrs Vander Linden is employed by Collins Radio Co and the bridegroom by Iowa Manufacturing Co to Wisconsin Dells.

Cherry A. Geiger Nelson L. Geigers Marion Gene L. Vander Linden Marian Vander Linden Tenth St. NW Little Brown Church Nashua Bonita Schoon Marvin Shulte Vander Linden Collins Radio Co Iowa Manufacturing Co Wisconsin Dells Cedar Rapids

Visitors from Boston Feted at Patio Party

Mr and Mrs Frank J Kramer of Boston are visiting in the homes of their sons and daughters in law the Frank G Kramers and Theodore J Kramers. A patio party Sunday evening honored the visitors with twenty eight guests attending. A family dinner and a brunch are planned with local hosts and hostesses in the following days.

Frank J. Kramer Boston Frank G. Kramers Ninth St. NW Theodore J. Kramers Ellis Blvd Frank Kramer Bishop’s Kramer Carl Welsh Jave

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Churchills Gwendolyn Johnson Mrs Mt. Mercy College McAuley Hall Robert D. Thorson Becky Ann Oakland Rd Emmett Sherrman Ellen Thirty-second St Mt. Mercy Alumnae Association William Cormacks Ellwoods Shaffers Marvin Melshas Return From West Dr. and Mrs. Stout RUG Cleaners Ave. N.E C.R. Marion Karen Halloran William Huckstadt Huckstadt Monona Dale Becker Austin, Minn James Wheeler Primghar Patty Huckstadt Dubuque Rosemary Scott Luana Bob Smith Bob Kiesau Gene Klinge Troomsmen Jim Klinge Tom McMahon Martha Smith Sharon Evanoff Blair E. Williams Mrs. Blair Williams Frances Lewine Chicago Tribune Hardy Amies Norman Hartnell London Claude St. Cyr Aage Thaarup Bobo”’ MacDonald Elizabeth Britannia Eck Woodbine Jim Reeder Iowa Floor Covering CO First Ave Mrs. Fandel Miss Geiger C. R. Man Wray Lds Os. Mae Troy Lee Stauffer Call Paz Cedar Rapids, In Ince
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