Holm Becomes First Woman With Two Stars In U.S. Military History
General Jeanne M. Holm, the first woman to wear two silver stars as a U.S. air force major general, received the rank at a Pentagon ceremony. Her career spanned World War II, the Berlin crisis, and pivotal efforts to expand women’s roles in the service, including recruiting women into nontraditional fields and shaping policy on combat eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vpi
Warren L. Nelson Washington
UPI
Jeanne M. Holm
U.S
Pentagon
General Holm
Portland
Ore
Lewis, and Clark College
Berlin
Air Force
Holm
Wortten
Miss Holm
Vail
Colo
WAF
Summer Classes at YWCA Offer Drawing Painting and Tennis
YWCA launches drawing and painting with Sister Rene Travis from June 12 to July 8 meeting Tuesday and Thursday indoors then outside weather permitting. An eight lesson art course costs 12 dollars plus 1 dollar membership. tennis lessons for teens and adults run twice weekly for four weeks from June 12 with beginner times 9 and 5 30 followed by advanced sessions. fees 8 dollars plus 2 dollar youth or 5 dollar adult memberships. bring own racket and balls. The women’s health club stays open 9 to 9 Monday to Friday and 9 to 4 Saturday with summer specials: join for June July August at 42 dollars for three months with recreational plunge cards. Mothers may join for two weeks on a child’s YW membership for four dollars. Call Anne Staton at 365-1458 for information.
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YIWCA
Rene Travis
Aed
Thdren
Wealth Clan
Jonly
Anne Staton
Bridge winners at Howell movement at Welly-Way
Jon Brissman and Kayce Cray won first place in the Howell movement on Thursday evening at Welly-Way. Second went to Mrs K V Mayrligtm and Mrs Richard Golembiewski. Next game starts at 5 30 Sunday at Welly-Way.
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Jon Brissman
Kayce Iie Cray
Howell
Welly- Way
K. V. Mayrligtm
Richard Golembiewski
Welly-Way
Miss Debra Lee Short Honored At Shower
Miss Debra Lee Short daughter of Mr and Mrs John J Wirtz of 38 Boulderview Drive Marion was honored at a personal bridal shower Thursday at 7 oclock Mrs Ervine A Wagner of eighth Avenue SW was hostess with co hostesses Misses Karen and Janis Wagner. Thirteen guests shared the courtesy ahead of the June 1 wedding date for John J Wagner of 2449 Linnwood Steel Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Lee Short
John J. Wirtz
Bouldview Drive
Marlon
Ervine A. Wagner
Eighth Avenue
Karen
Janis Wagner
Miss Short
John J. Wagner
Liinwood
Steel SL
Miss Susan A. Hruska Honored At Shower
A bridal shower for Miss Susan A. Hruska, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hruska of 193 Twenty second avenue SW, was hosted by Mrs. Patrick K. Ror Mrs. M. Karkosh and Miss Debra Gear at St Patrick's Catholic church Tuesday evening. Thirty five guests attended. Miss Hruska is the June 16 bride elect of James P. Teahen, son of Mrs. Henry Teahen of 600 First avenue NW.
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Misa Susan A. Hruska
Edward J. Hruska
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Patrick K. Ror
M. & Karkosh
Debra. Gearhad
Miss Hruska
James P. Teahen
Henry Teahen
First Avenue NW
Toronto Resident Visits The Austads
Toronto resident Mrs Sydney Dalip arrives for a monthlong visit with her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Mark Austad at 100 Seventeenth Direct Cedar Rapids. In Cedar Rapids she will also visit her other daughter Mrs Robert Haiths.
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Sydney Dalip
Faranto
Canada
Sondman
Mark Austad
Seventeenth Direct
Cedar Rapids
Dalip
Asher
Robert Haiths
Piano and Organ Recitals Scheduled Sunday
Cedar Rapids music instructors and students present multiple recitals at St Pauls Methodist Church Carnia Lou's House of Music and Hillbranner's Music. Performers include Barbara Gillespie Kathy Brunsting Myles Daniels and many more from area studios. Recitals span 9 30 2 30 and 7 oclock with numerous named participants and venues.
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Sind Orgar
Stu Primrost
Barbara’ Gillespie
Venis
Barhbara Schillig
Marlys
Cedar Rapids
Brunsting
Kathy Mavidson
Mys
Jjohn
Brenda Morris
Noralyn Condit
B. Charlson
Miami Drive
Carole Gillespie
Scott Lofls
Pard
David Vardeman
St Paul's
Tom Lislebarger
Liz
Matt Mooney
Alice
Theresa Widmer
Doug Larsson
Mark Sheldon
Stanley
David Johnston
John Glitzy
Kellie Grove
Suzanne
Donald Muret
David Howell
Mary Stephenson
Livia Soderlind
Francine Gray
Jessty John Wmacher
Laura Fumyon
Jenny Scheie
Angela Johnson
Julie Davidson
Ann Nemec
Carol
Craig Bolton
Kim
Jett Fatka
Uli Erickson
Sarah Sears
Marv Noonan
Lisa Hive
Joe Hansen
George W. Daniels
Fourteenth ‘Avenue
Carnia Lou's
Gordon
Laura Peterson
Lori Reece
Reba
Fims Roel
Cindy
Debbie
Pam Voelt
Beverly
Bridal Shower for Teresa Lynn Williams Prepares for June Wedding
Miss Teresa Lynn Williams was honored at a Tuesday bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Arthur Beusch of Walrfax with 16 guests. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Williams of 1074dgewond road NW. Co-hostess Mrs. Grant Ellis assisted. Teresa's fiancé Michael T. Fitegerald, son of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Fitegerald of 2325 Deborah drive SW, plans a June 9 wedding.
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Teresa Lynn Williams
Arthur Beusch
Walrfax
Miss Williams
John B. W. Williams
Chiaramonte Gradoville Wedding Vows Reported
The article records the marriage of Chiaramonte and Gradoville with vows said at Hallfas in Cedar Rapids Iowa on a May date. It mentions families Mr and Mrs Joseph Av r Chiaramonte and Mrs Cherles Gradds and lists Washington Ville 26 Avenue SE Ceci Rapids as related addresses.
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Halmax
Women's Golf Highlights From Garrison Iowa Meet
The Cedar Rapids area held a multi flight golf day with Mrs. Russ Jones and Mrs. Bert Kata among early winners. Mrs. Hagerman and Mrs. Let Hee ning posted notable approaches as 96 participants competed across flights. Delegates from Cedar Rapids Garden club also report a Lake Placid meeting turnout.
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Garrison
Iowa
Twin Pines
Potter
Ginny Hinkly
John Hane
al Cline
Richard Hagerman
Harold Layher
Robert Brown
Robert North
Bert Hoffman
R. Z. Simmer
Jack Miller
John van. Tuyl
Hagerman
Let Heening
Elmcerest
Russ Jones
Bert Kata
William Travis
Jones
Kim Tanaller
Katz
Donald Voigt
Charles Izer
Jim Milttan
Cedar Rapids
Anniversaries and Open House Gatherings Across Cedar Rapids
Anniversaries mark five to forty years of marriage for local couples. Mr and Mrs Martin d Possehl celebrate five years at home on Tenth Avenue SW with a family dinner. Open house honors Walter Galvin on his forty year marriage milestone at 1188 KR Avenue NW from 2 to 6. Howard R Brown and wife observe silver wedding with open house at 3400 Indian Road. Diane Kline hosted a bridal shower at 1291 Thintlett Street III for June 9 elect Robert Johnson partner. Additional family ties include Mr and Mrs Passel and Hilda Buch’s era starting June 4, 1918, and children Mrs Wilmer Uthoff, Mrs Les Zuber, and two grandchildren with three great grandchildren.
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Martin d. Possehl
Tenth Avenue
Passel
Hilda Buch
Cedar Rapids
Wilmer Uthoff
Norway
Les Zuber
Walter Galvins
Walter Gelvin
Aftelr
KR Avenue NW
Charles Willfong
Bellz Plaine
Jon Galvin
Roger Galvin
Palo. Ete
Galvin
Esther’ Miller
Mareus
Howard R. Browns
Howard R. Brown
Ndian Road
James W. Acklay
Ames
Mr. Brown
Gwendolyn Pudit
Iowa City
Grandparents Campaign For National Day Of Recognition
In New York Mrs John Barking leads a drive to establish Grandparents Day as a national observance. She and supporters seek a formal recognition and discuss the cultural value of grandparents, urging a day centered on family gatherings rather than commercialization.
Mrs B R Kuba Returns From Washington Memorial Visit
Mrs Edward Tk Kuba of 233 Second Street SE president of the National Woman's Bayal Corps auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic returned from Washington D C late Tuesday. She helped place a floral wreath at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day observances. She was accompanied by her husband and grandchildren.
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Edward Tk. Kuba
Second Street
National Woman's Bayal Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington,d.c
Aclington National Cemetery
Chaparral Poets Name Winners in Spring Contest
Mrs 0 M Aamodi of Lake Mills state regent of Midwest Federation of Chaparral Poets Town division announces area winners across the state. First place light verse goes to Mrs Jerry Bys with honorable mention in pal erm poems. Mrs J L Sword receives honorable mention in serious free and light verse. Mrs A B Heinrich takes third in serious verse with honorable mention in free verse. Mrs Eugene Gay wins first in pattern poems and second in free and light verse. Judge was Mrs Earl Garland of Warburg College.
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0. M. Aamodi
Lake Mills
Midwest Federation of Chaparral
Jerry Bys
J. L. Sword
A. B. Heinrich
Eugene Gay
Earl Garland
Warburg
Cole "Lege
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Gen. Holm
YWCA
West Side Club
Showett
Susan A. Hruska
Toronto
Austads
Krebs
Bridal Shower
Tomala
Chiaramonte-Gradoville
Squaw Creek
Marvin Fernow
Jim Williams
Madalide
Doyle Phillips
Day Dunahugh
Dunahgh
Richard
Leland Burns
Phillips
George Schmidt
Robert G. Johnson
Brentwood Drive
James Jenkins
Broadway
Howman Woods
Martin Possehls
Diane Kline
Wi Ta, Kling
Lumir Newmeister
Thirtieth Street
Miss. Kline
Robert Johnson
J. Theo Johnson
Twentieth Street
Ayo
Flcoma
Marion
Igrandparent
New York
Riniy
John Barking
Lively Barking
Sia
Rudyte
Physisa
Ms. Barking
Collers
Hay Jalest Hook
Brederick Fell
Scarsdale
N. Y
Congress
B. R. Kuba
Wasitington, 1
FORD
Asizes
Doltae Hi Eho
Bhapper's
ASA
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