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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1954

Page

3

Ann Brooks and John Hoover Honored For Nuptials

Final pre nuptial courtesies for Miss Ann Brooks and John Hoover ahead of their Sunday 4 pm wedding at First Presbyterian Church. A Thursday dinner hosted at Lindenhill by Mr. and Mrs. Her rth Stornats and son featured miniature white tree centerpieces with pink accents and a white nylon tulle tablecloth. Guests included numerous congratulations and extended families from Maxwell and surrounding areas.

Ann Brooks John Hoover First Presbyterian Church Herrth. Stornats Peter Stamats Lindenhill Howell HM Trooks Everett €. Hoover James Rhive William Shuttleworth Charles Sheehy Aliee Kitchin

Woman's Club Attends Petunia Day in Iowa City

Cedar Rapids Woman's club members joined the Petunia Day event in Iowa City as part of a beautification project. A plant tour and luncheon at the Mayflower Inn featured speaker George Smith of Cedar Rapids and contributions by Mrs. F. C. Williamson, Mrs. William Schneider, and Mrs. Bryan Crowbaugh.

F. C. Williamson William Schneider Bryan Crowbaugh Cedar Rapids

Edna Vondracek Weds Wendall Turnipseed at St James

Edna M. Vondracek daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Vondracek of Swisher married Wendall Turnipseed son of Mr and Mrs A Turnipseed of North Liberty Thursday at 3 in St James Methodist Church. Rev F L Hinshaw officiated. Attendants wore shell pink attire. The couple linked by a lace bodice gown with tulle and lace details and carried pale pink roses. The reception followed with guests and cake served. The bridegroom is connected with Seiler Fee and Lumber Company.

St. James Methodist Church Edna IM. Vondracek Mr. Land F. J. Vondracek iSwisher Wendall Aera Lson A. Turnipseed North Liberty F. L. Hinshaw Jaltar Doris Melenovaky Janice Serbousek Marilyn Vondracek Alvin Vordraeck Geese Nevers Amt Grace Wien Aueamsniet Fentertanten At Wilma Cam Ant George Ppogpisi Panureec Tedtrey Billy Wittie Ayton Wilder Grain Congary Seilier Fee and Lumber Company

Van Nuys Visitors House Guests in Cedar Rapids Family home

Mrs. J. F. Hadish and her daughter Patricia Kay of Van Nuys California, formerly of Cedar Rapids, are visiting the home of Mrs. Hadish's parents Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Connor and grandmother Mrs. Elizabeth Blitsch at 811 Seventh Street SE. They arrived last week for a month's visit.

J. F. Hadish Patricia Kay van Nuys Calif Cedar Rapids

Ellis Park Women Golf Club Announces Events

The Ellis Park Women’s Golf Club invites all members to mixed foursome play and a 2:30 p.m. potluck at the Ellis Park course. Reservations contact Mrs. Max Hollingsworth. Last Wednesday a hoboday awarded prizes to Mrs. Joe Michal Mrs. James Ludlow and Mrs. Hollingsworth. The women’s handicap tournament is planned for next Wednesday.

Ellis Park Ellis Park Course Max Hollingsworth Joe Michal James Ludlow Hollingsworth

Patricia Tracy Given Pre Nuptial Parties

Pre nuptial gatherings honor Miss Patricia Tracy ahead of her marriage to Robert Bummoneils. Mrs Harold E Crowe hosted a Thursday event at 2542 Meadowbrook Drive SE with PEO chapter KK members in attendance and a pottery shower for the bride to be.

Patricia Tracy Robert Bumoneiels Harold E. Crowe Meadowbrook Drive Chapter KK PEO Miss Tracy Jay Busby Raymond Thompson

Mrs Frank Orr Hosts Luncheon For Cousin Ida Cooper

Mrs. Frank Orr entertained at a luncheon Friday at her home 2058 Fifth Avenue SE honoring her cousin Miss Ida Cooper of Elwood City Pennsylvania visiting for a month. Mrs Elsie Clancy of Fremont Nebraska also visiting. Other events honored Miss Cooper. Katherine Franken hosted 16 guests at a Wednesday luncheon 2302 Hillcrest Drive SE. Philip Shives and John W Miller hosted a dinner Wednesday at Cedar Rapids Country Club honoring Miss Cooper, with 14 guests including Mr and Mrs James Weepie of Independence.

Frank Orr Fifth Avenue SE Ida Cooper Elwood City Orr Elsie Clancy Fremont, Neb Miss Cooper Katherine Franken Hillcrest Drive Philip Shives John W. Miller

Bridal Dinner Tonight For Carole Melberg and Walter Johnson Jr

Mr and Mrs Milo Melberg of Norway host a bridal dinner in the Pine Room at Montrose Hotel for their daughter Miss Carole Melberg and her fiancé Walter H Johnson Jr of Des Moines. They marry Saturday at 3 pm at St James Methodist Church with numerous family guests named from Des Moines Newell Dr San Gabriel Mt Vernon and Brooklyn among others.

Pine Room Montrose Hotel Milo Melberg Norway Carole Melberg Walter H. Johnson, Jr Des Moines St. James Methodist Church Mr. Johnson Walter Johnson Andrew Johnson Pamela Charles Brno Rex Steve Richard Christenson Newell W. C. Cleworth San Gabriel Calif Wits W. L. Nichols Mt. Vernon Alice Becker Watkins Janice McMullin Brooklyn Theresa Hunter Jjudiiors Isene Potter Dennifee Kenared Hutzell

Unclear OCR Event Involving Cynthie Tinapy Or Family

Fragmentary text shows names like Cynthie Tinapy and Viv andl Wits with scattered phrases about camp, faces, and travel. Context is unreadable, with many garbled words and missing details. No clear date, location, or事件.

Cynthie Tinapy Win Wits Minann Peeters Aliana Kancy Mos Staley Atlanta

Kansas City Bride-To-Be Visits Parents In Hus Memorial

Marchita Woodson daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Woodson 511 Ninth Avenue SE arrived Thursday from Kansas City to visit her parents She will marry William Carson of Kansas City on August 8 in Hus Memorial Church ceremony marked by family and local arrangements.

Marchita Woodson Henry Woodson Ninth Avenue SE Kansas City William Carson Hus Memorial Church

Wenkes O Briens Have Kansas Guests Visit

Mr and Mrs E A Wenke of 407 F Avenue NW and Mr and Mrs Frank O’Brien of 1520 Fifth Avenue SE host their children Michael Patrick Kelly and Erin O’Brien with their Liberal Kansas relatives. Guests arrive and stay through Sunday. An aside notes a quick pie dessert with sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla ice cream.

E. A. Wenke F Avenue NW Frank O'Brien Fifth Avenue SE R. R. O'Brien Michael Patrick Kelly l Erin Liberal Kan

Cocktail Parties Precede Fiesta at Elmcrest Club

Several couples host fat cocktail parties at their homes Saturday evening before attending the Mexican fiesta dinner dance at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. James Drew and numerous local residents and physicians, with cocktails at 6 20 p.m. and a Dutch treat table at the club.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club James Drew Twenty-fourth Street B. Ray Howards Carl Zimmers James Crawfords William Fluegels Robert Vancura Elmhurst Drive Paul Myers W. Il. Lagles Herman Strasburgers Ed McCoys Frank Callahan Twelfth Avenue SE John Huey H. R. Hirleman Robert MacTaggart Jack Stuhr K. N. Kruse Warren Ackley John Roulson Roy Putnam T. J. Davis Marion W. J. Morf Twentieth Street John Petersens Garden ‘Shores Orval Schmitts John Koormans Lester Baldswins Robert Bergmans

Smothered Paprike Chicken and Glistening Green Gelatine Ice

A fragmented dinner guide outlines smothered paprika chicken and a chilled grapefruit gelatin mint ice. The recipe details dredging chicken in flour with salt and pepper, browning, making a gravy, then thickening with a flour mixture and sour cream before reheating. It also describes a gelatin dessert with grapefruit juice, sugar, gelatin, mint oil, and green coloring, then freezing the mix into ice.

Creamy Chicken and Lima Bake with Potato Chip Topping

A homey casserole combines condensed mushroom soup milk chicken and thawed lima beans baked in a 350 degree oven. Mix all but the crushed potato chips top with chips and bake about 30 minutes until bubbling for a simple warm entrée.

Neckties of Leather Worn in Paris Today

Paris reports a new men fashion as leather neckties appear in soft supple leather with knot stitched fronts. Ties fasten with a hidden elastic belt around the neck, buckling at the back under the shirt collar.

Paris Ins

Sportswear description hints at colorful leather trim boots

The text describes plain and sporty footwear in natural colored pigskin and colorful kidskin with cut-out patterns along the front and a contrasting leather lining visible through. It notes that racy men will prefer the style.

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Mra Owen N. Elliott Vernon Drive Cedar Rapids Country Club Mia Frank Stegner Martineville Ind Paul Hansen Denver Hal Brooks Hoovers Brooks The Shires William Shuttleworths V. C. Shuttleworths Miss Kitchin Edward Enichen Dixon Sheehy Fisher Donald Hansens Lambe Jack Voorhies Edward Sheehy Jasper Kings Jasper, Jr Harevord Theodore G. Lilley Floyd Hansen Sally Chicago Farle Wiseman Edward Wood Greencastle Cistemce Reel Andi Bereidi Ana Baverme Ynor Eairys Janet Villa Bonozed Jaret Willers C Avenue NW Mucellan Mems Paul &. Kohl Jeanice Seabrook Thomas F. Seabrook D Avenue Linda Topic Susan Freud Carole Boughton Carole Peterson Mary Louise Cherry Woman's Club Edna Vondracek Mrs. Wendall Turnipseed California C. J. Connor Milo Melbergs Cynthia Hvagy Miss Woodson Wenkes O'Briens Kansas Armstrong Elmcrest Merlin E. Morris Sixth Avenue SE la Mar Cooper Robert Moore Glenn Beneke Clearwater Fla James J. Redmond Garden Drive G. W. Warkentine M. D. Marr L. G. Carrigg Land R. E. Weland L. G. Severn William G. Kruckenberg E, B, McConkie Naomi Doebel Toman Smotheret Pantha Cnicken Be Fashions Maternity Department Harmony Our Family Dick Rennie Lynn Naibert Carl Bachmann Karen Biba Mike Tousey Nancy Noell Dick Kohl Nora W. Martin Stella White Krebs Delicatessen Krebs Clara Avis McKinley Street Renalda Mc Comas Miss McComas Frank McComas Thomas Dowd Kathleen Dowd Russell Russells Ae Sherbets
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