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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1949

Page

3

Miss Dysart Gale Reeder Recite Vows

The marriage of Miss Dorothy Raert and Gale E. Reeder was solemnized Wednesday at 3 p.m. in St. Pauls Methodist church. The couple will live at 1530% Fourth avenue SE after June 18 and the bride attended Stephens College Northwestern and Drake universities.

Dorothy Raert Gale E. Reeder St. Paul’s Methodist Church R. W. Dysart Park Terrace SE W. C. Reeder Ninth Avenue SW G. J. Krumm Immanuel Evangelical Church Cincinnati Marshall J. Hickman Leland G. Brandau Venice James L. van Horn Patricia Lee van Horn James van Horn, Jr Vern W. Reeder Dayton Ohio Norman Hanson Cedar Rapids Carl Reeder Iowa City Doris McNall J. Frank Cravens Elizabeth Hoover Allen Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Colorado West Fourth Avenue SE Stephens College Columbia Northwestern Drake

Sigma Alpha Iota guests host Iowa sorority event

The article lists out of town guests attending a Sigma Alpha Iota function. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Brandau and son David, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Brandau of Sterling Illinois, Ruth Dysart of Dixon, and several others from Waterloo, Sharpsville, Montour, Belle Plaine, Chelsea, Tama and Traey. The husband of a guest, a University of Iowa alum and Swan-Finch Oil salesman, is mentioned in passing.

Sigma Alpha Iota Musical Sorority University of Iowa The Swan-Finch Oil Corporation of New York C. C. Brandau David L. G. Brandau Sterling, Ill Ruth Dysart Dixon Mary Rueppel Waterloo Louise Brandau Kathryn Brandau Dysart Earl Vaubel Traey Ettan Reeder Sharpsville Ind Joe Blazeks Montour Emil Varner Belle Plaine Henry Cross Ed Garrett Chelsea Harold Stump Tama

Marjorie Lyman and Duane Schiess Wed in Manchester

Miss Marjorie Mae Lyman married Duane L. Schiess Sunday in the Methodist church with Rev. Charles Mason officiating. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Lyman and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schiess. The bride, a former teacher at Coggan, studied at Iowa State Teachers College and University of Colorado. The groom attended Gates Business College and a diesel engineering school in Kansas City. They will reside in Manchester.

Manchester Marjorie Mae Lyman Duane L. Schiess Charles Mason George Lyman Walter Schiess Iowa State Teachers College University of Colorado Coggan Gates Business College Waterloo School For Diesel Engineering Kansas City Kan

Oskaloosa Couple Guests of Williamses Then Fly To Boston

Dr and Mrs L F Katterson of Oskaloosa were overnight guests Wednesday in the home of Dr and Mrs M H Williams 2316 Fourth avenue SE. They left Thursday by plane for Boston.

L. F. Katterson Oskaloosa M. H. Williams Fourth Avenue SE Boston

Mizpah circle hosts luncheon for outgoing president

Mizpah circle of the King's Daughters met Wednesday at 1 p.m. for luncheon at the home of Mrs. David Mitchell at 1621 C avenue NW. Mrs. Paul Speran and Mrs. Al Krippner prepared the meal. A gift was given to outgoing president Mrs. Stewart Shank.

Mizpah Circle of the King’s Daughters David Mitchell C Avenue NW Paul Speran al Krippner Stewart Shank

Pineapple crochet chair-set pattern 891 brochure

Crochet pattern 891 offers a pineapple design chair-set to protect furniture. Easy to crochet and intended to impress, with directions included. Send 20 cents and pattern number, name, and address to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Chicago 80 Ill.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O Chicago Ill

Leah Mendelson Becomes Bride of M L Greenberg

Leah Mendelson and Maynard Leon Greenberg wed at Beth El synagogue in Omaha with Rabbi Kripke and Garelick officiating. The ceremony featured calla lilies, orange blossom tiara, and a bouquet on a mother of pearl Bible. The couple will reside in Shenandoah after a reception following the ceremony.

Beth-El Synagogue Omaha Leah Mendelson Maynard Leon Greenberg Harry George Mendelson Charles Greenberg Grande Avenue SE Myer S. Kripke Philip L. Garelick Des Moines Stuart Muskin Florence Nerenberg Philip L. Waisman Racine Wis Martyn Brotman Rock Island Robert Ancel Silverman Mt. Pleasant Melvin Leiserowitz Milton Glazer Sioux City

Faith Williams Celebrates 11th Birthday At Home

Faith Alee Williams celebrated her 11th birthday Tuesday afternoon with a party at 1431 Second Avenue SE. Twenty one guests attended the event hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Marvin Williams.

Faith Alee Williams Second Avenue SE Faith Marvin Williams

Miss Zoe Burge Bride Elect Honored In Dinner

Miss Zoe Burge was honored at a Wednesday dinner hosted by her sister Mrs Lyle Dietz. Eight guests attended and the bride elect is set to marry George Zemlicka on July 1.

Zoe Burge Lyle Dietz Fourth Avenue SE Miss Burge George Zemlicka

New Circle of King's Daughters Organized

A new circle of the King's Daughters was formed Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. Carl Goodwin 1417 Washington avenue SE. Officers include Mrs. William Waverka president and Mrs. J. W. Hopp first vice president with others listed. next meeting set for June 2.

The King’s Daughters Carl Goodwin Washington Avenue Gertrude Bain James E. Greenway Jane Boyd William Waverka J. W. Hopp D. P. Schwarzentruber Floyd DuToit W. H. Moyer John Lehmen Jennie McCowen Nan Gable L. H. Gauger W. R. Tomac

Epsilon Sigma Alpha Alpha Phi Holds Final Year Meeting

The Alpha Phi chapter at the YMCA held the last regular meeting of the year on Tuesday evening. Doris Olver was installed as the new president and presided over the business session. Committees for the coming year were named with a picnic planned June 14 at the Duck Pond in Ellis Park.

Alpha Phi Chapter Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Y.M.C.A Doris Olver Duck Pond Ellis Park

Uniform Optional at ROA Spring Dance

Reserve Officers Association announces the annual spring dance at Armar ballroom with optional uniforms for winter or summer attire. Women to wear formals. parties of more than four should reserve with Lt. Cmdr. C. W. Kirwin. Ralph Slade and his band play 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets available from reserve officers.

Reserve Officers Association Armar Ballroom Cmdr C. W. Kirwin Ralph Slade

Miss Connie Kregel Bride Elect Honored in Courtesy

Miss Connie Kregel, bride elect, was honored at a bridal courtesy hosted by Mrs Virginia McDonnell and others. Twenty guests attended the event. She is set to wed Conway on June 20 in Guttenig.

Connie Kregel Virginia McDonnell Irene de Meulenaere Catherine Flaherty Jean Phillibert Kregel Conway Guttenig

Party at the YWCA honors Camp Fire firemaker rank

Beth McDonald hosted a Wednesday evening party at the Y W C A for 22 boys and girls. The event fulfilled a Camp Fire firemaker rank requirement with games and dancing.

Beth McDonald

Designing Women by Elizabeth Hillyer

The article discusses modernizing rooms by replacing old light fixtures with purpose built designs. New fixtures emphasize light engineering, clean lines, and soft or directed illumination, including ceiling and wall pieces. It notes television lamp innovations that focus light directly on screens.

Elizabeth Hillyer

Camp Fire Sale Prizes Awarded

Winners of Camp Fire and Blue Bird doughnut sale prizes were announced Thursday by Mrs. John Battin. To qualify, girls sold at least 50 dozen doughnuts. Prizes offered included free days at Camp Huaga for Camp Fire and Blue Bird girls in city and Marion sections.

Blue Bird John Battin Camp Fire Camp Huaga Marion Northwest Camp Fire Jean Stevens Northwest Blue Birds Vivian Stark Jean Hartell Southwest Sylvia Blaha Southeast Camp Joan Powell Carol Crissman Donna Kalous Sharon Foster Maree Lubbers Southeast Blue Birds Janet Stenner Judy von Voltenberg Carol Nelson Georgeanne Olin Arthur- Kenwood Fae Hasler Betty Kremenak Arthur-Kenwood Blue Bird Judy Kehrer North Central Beverley Reidel Marion Camp Francis Austin

Reynolds and Melton Wed at Little Brown Church

Theodore C Reynolds and Miss Rita Melton married Saturday at the Little Brown church in Nashua officiated by Rev F L Hanscom. The bride daughter of Loyal F Melton of Palo, the groom son of Thomas Reynolds of Palo. They will reside at 1261 First Ave SE Cedar Rapids. Reynolds attends Coe College and works for Wilson and Company.

Rita Melton Theodore C. Reynolds Little Brown Nashua F. L. Hanscom F. Meltons Palo Mr. Reynolds Thomas Reynolds Warren Jones Marvin Larimer Cedar Rapids

Esther Holck and Frank Burrell Forever United

Miss Esther Holck and Frank J. Burrell were married this morning at 10 30 in the Methodist church. Rev William Kerwin of Cedar Rapids performed the ceremony. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Michael Burroughs of Cedar Rapids. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids after a wedding trip to Chicago.

Urbana Esther Holck Frank J. Burrell William Kerwin Cedar Rapids Michael Burroughs Paul France Janie Hillgeson Chicago

Miss Morningstar Weds Cpl H J Turnbull

Miss Patricia Morningstar daughter of Mr and Mrs C L Morningstar of Marion became the bride of Cpl H J Turnbull son of Mr and Mrs James Turnbull 1121 Sixth NW Saturday in the First Christian church The Rev Carroll C Roberts officiated The bride wore a maqua street length dress with wine colored accessories The couple were attended by Mrs L G Crowell and Thomas Newman Jr both of Cedar Rapids They will make their home in Fort Riley Kan where the bridegroom is stationed.

Patricia Morningstar C. L. Morningstar Marion Cpl H. J. Turnbull James Turnbull Carroll C. Roberts L. G. Crowell Thomas Newman, Jr Cedar Rapids Fort Riley Kan

Betiy Nemec to Wed Vincent Cacek in June Shower Honors

Miss BetIy Nemec was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Fred Carl and Mrs. Henry Seibrig at 1261 First Avenue SE. Eighteen guests attended. She will marry Vincent Cacek on June 18. A second bridal shower will be hosted by Mrs. John Oujiri on Thursday at the C S A clubrooms honoring the bride elect.

Betty Nemec Fred Carl Henry Seibrig Carl First Avenue SE Miss Nemec Vincent Cacek John Oujiri

Naomi Circle of the King's Daughters Elects Officers

Naomi circle members met at 2026 Linn boulevard SE and voted five dollars to the cancer fund and five dollars to Camp Good Health. Mrs. Leslie Crawford was named president and committees were appointed. new officers installed by Mrs. Albert Peterson. The next meeting is a family picnic July 12 at Bever Park at 12 30 PM.

Naomi Circle of the King’s Daughters Dennis Boyd Linn Boulevard Cancer Fund Camp Good Health Leslie Crawford Albert Peterson Bever Park

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Miss Dysart Gale Reeder Second Ave Tee Tate Rees Se Tits Veaybee Rduay Store Second Avenue Duane Schiess Mizpah Circle M. L. Greenberg Circle OF Epsilon Sigma Alpha Designing Women Pene Melton Natal Frank Burrell Miss Morningstar Siebke & Taylor CO Midwest Dial Toni Twins Cosmetic Department Toni Toni DeLuxe AFL Tortmaa Duchess Beauty NEW Man
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