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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1952
Page
1
Miss JoAnn Heideman and Ronald L. Smith plan a September 7 ceremony at Peace Lutheran in Ryan with Smith then stationed in Germany. Joanne Jacobs and James Schrier wed Wednesday at Immaculate Conception in Blessing as Jacobs works at Rath Packing and Schrier serves at Camp Pendleton. Alice McNulty to wed Wayne Miller on August 23 at St Pauls in Newhall.
Mrs George Evans entertained Monday at her home to mark Jo Ann Evans eighth birthday. Guests and family attended the small gathering with light refreshments.
Major and Mrs James DeVoss and family, visiting Williamsburg and Marengo, left Thursday for Washington DC where Major DeVoss has been transferred. The F and H club plans a Flower and Hobby show at Norway Methodist church July 25 from 2 to 4. The Rev Mr and Mrs W O Davis and son vacationed in Oregon and California. Dinner guests at the Bellamy home included Dr and Mrs Ed Stodshill of Nashville and Helma Erwin of Tulsa. Laverne Strickell and spouse were honored at a Baptist church parlor reception.
Mr and Mrs J F Vavra of 190 Twentieth Avenue SW will observe their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday They were married July 22 1902 in Cedar Rapids and have lived in the Cedar Rapids area Since then they have raised three children Mrs Milo Divishek Mrs Emma Kriz and Mrs Charles Rohlena all of Cedar Rapids along with eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren
A summer series promotes home canning with beets in plentiful supply. Elinor Day shares practical steps from washing to processing in pressure canners, plus storage tips. Local notes include American Legion auxiliary formation and travels of local residents.
The engagement of Miss Marlys Eilene Coonrod and Ivan E. Tritle is announced by the bride elect’s parents Mrs Forest Hop ker of Marion and Ivan D Coon rod of Center Point The groom’s parents are Mrs Paul Landis of Swisher and John Tritle of Cedar Rapids The wedding date has not been set.
Mrs. Lowell Neiswander hosted the Friendly Garden club meeting on Wednesday with Mrs. Merle Storm leading a lesson and a short play by Mrs. Harley Cover and Mrs. Neiswander. Plans were made for the August 3 family picnic at Edmundson Park in Oskaloosa. Thimble circle met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Willard Jackson and its annual picnic is set for August 3 at Edmundson Park. Ship-Ahoy 4-H club gathered Thursday with Sharon and Dorothy Fisher for a noon covered dish lunch. A health note advises using a supportive mattress and spring for child comfort on hot summer nights.
The Ossian deanery Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women holds its summer meeting next Sunday at 3 p.m. in West Union. Mrs. Julia Mullaney of Calmar will preside and Holy Name parish women host the event.
Miss Georgia Lee Moore left Friday for Socorro New Mexico after a four months visit with her grandmother Mrs Georgia Moore. Mrs Charles Garwood hosted the KYB club Tuesday afternoon.
Redwood City California residents Mr and Mrs Edwin Meehan and their family spend ten days with Mrs Fannie Meehan in Elkader Iowa where a family reunion was held last Sunday at the Elkader fairground. Joliet Illinois visitors Mr and Mrs Leo Meehan and their son John visited Mrs Meehan last week. Mrs Jack Lewis and son Scott have returned to Los Angeles after a two week visit with her father W W Davidson.
Leona Becker daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Becker of Norway will wed Pvt Gerald J Sullivan son of Mr and Mrs Frank Sullivan of Elma on Thursday at 9 am in Immaculate Conception church Miss Becker works at Verna s Beauty Salon and her fiancé is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri
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