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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1956

Page

19

Local Engagements and Weddings Across Eastern Iowa

Multiple engagement announcements and upcoming weddings appear from Eastern Iowa towns. Shirley Craneeee and Donald Nelson plan a June 24 service at Emanuel Lutheran. Ja nan Sackett announces engagement to James D. Bender as she enters Dubuque University. JoAnn Timms and Dallas Fairley set nuptial vows for Saturday at 4 p.m. in the local Methodist church. Audrey Ellen Henderson engaged to William Metz with nursing studies and Amana Refrigeration worker status noted. Janice Hennings to wed James Jagim in Catholic church. Jagim a Coe College student. Margaret Luce engaged to Harry Sisco with no wedding date. Updates on company jobs and travels, alumni events, and a Keegan family reunion round out the society items.

Narion JoAnn Timms Melvin Timms Dallas Charles Fairley Frank Fairleys Fairley University of Iowa Audrey Ellen Henderson William C. Metz Carl Metz Middle Amana Lawrence Henderson Miss Henderson Mt. Mercy School of Nursing Metz Amana Refrigeration Company

Miss Barbara Stevens Bride Elect Honored in Shower

Barbara Stevens of Rowley was feted as bride elect of Donald Forsyth at a miscellaneous shower on May 27 in the township hall. Vernon Stumma of Freeville, N.Y., visits her parents, Mr and Mrs Keith Stumma. Mr and Mrs Melvin Larsen traveled to Janesville, Wisconsin, to visit his mother. Mr and Mrs Everette Weart went to Madison, Wis on May 26 to visit their son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Wendell Weart.

Earl Griffith Anna Stead Griffiths David Terwilliger Cleveland Ruth Ann Winkler Robert D. Joy Eugene Adams Adams Velma Winkler J. J. Locher Mrs. Locher G. Alexander Young Omaha Keegan Earl Keegan Merle Hutton Dodgeville Wis Lou Hutton Barbara Stevens Rowley Donald Forsyth Vernon Stumma Freeville N.Y Keith Stumma Melvin Larsen Janesville Everette Weart Madison Wendell Weart

Bride-Elect Rachel Matysek to Wed Lt John W Petro

Bride-elect Rachel Matysek of Mannheim Germany will wed First Lt. John W Petro son of Shellsburg Cedar Rapids area residents in a June 9 ceremony at the Benjamin Franklin village chapel Mannheim Kaefertal Germany. Matysek is a secretary to the Protestant chaplain. Petro is a University of Iowa graduate who did graduate work at Chicago and served with the Thirty first weather squadron at Heidelberg.

Hellsburg Ingeborg Rachel Matysek Mannheim-Sandhofen Germany John W. Petro Tilson L. Petros Shellsburg Cedar Rapids Benjamin Franklin Village Mannheim-Kaefertal Stefan Matysek Mannheim - Sandhofen Miss Matysek Kurfuersten Gymnasium Mannheim Benjamin Franklin St. Petro University of Iowa University of Chicago Air Force Heidelberg

Local Society Notes From Belle Plaine and Nearby

Belle Plaine social roundup lists Marie Christmas piano recital at Congregational Church and a family dinner at the country club. Upcoming events include the Three Link circle meeting in IOOF hall and Girl Scout camp in the city park June 10 11. Guests include Grace Van Nebel Bessie Vratney Mrs Virginia Hobson and Mrs Argo relations and several visits from out of town relatives.

Marie Christmas Congregational Church Country Club IOOF Grace van Nebel Bessie Vratney City Park Virginia Hobson Galena Kan Glen Argo Alamogordo N.M Adelbert Prichard Hattie Ward Cedar Rapids Neil Wards Fred Carter St. Louis Joe Dolak N. B. Williams Columbus Ohio Dean Williams

Foster couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary

Mr and Mrs Will Foster celebrated their fiftieth anniversary with a family dinner at the Streamline cafe and an open house at their daughter Mrs Marvin Bahr's Marengo home. They wed June 2, 1906 in Iola Kansas. both are Presbyterians and Mr Foster is a Mason and kp lodge member.

Marengo Will Foster Streamline Cafe Marvin Bahr Iola Kan Foster The Presbyterian Church Kp Lodge

Various Citizens Planning Visits and Travel This Week

Mrs Esther Davis leaves Saturday for six weeks visiting her daughter in New Orleans and her son in Farrington New Mexico. Lawrence La Barge and family depart Tuesday for New Orleans to see her parents. Albert Henriksen and family on vacation in El Paso Texas. Charles Ireland of Salem arrives June 12 to visit his mother Mrs C H Ireland. The Rev Mr and Mrs H A James attend funeral at Nebraska City. Dr and Mrs R Q Thompson of State College PA visit his parents. Mr and Mrs G B Kinser of Lansing previously residents visit friends. Mr and Mrs Michael Rebich of San Francisco visit Lena Ambuehl and relatives at Fort Wayne.

Esther Davis Martin McAuliffe New Orleans F. A. Davis Farrington N. M Lawrence LaBarge Russell Eldred Albert Henriksen el Paso Texas Charles Ireland Salem Ore C. H. Ireland H. A. James Nebraska City Neb R. Q. Thompson State College Q. W. Thompson G. B. Kinser Lansing Mich Michael Rebich San Francisco Lena Ambuehl Donald Robertson Irvin Toenjes Nick Nassif Karen Nicky Fort Wayne

Schroeders Host Farewell for Son Enlisting in Navy

Mr and Mrs Elliott Schroeder hosted a farewell party May 27 for their son Robert who enlisted in the navy and is now in training at Great Lakes Illinois Dick Peterson of Des Moines is visiting his father A L Peterson

Elliott Schroeder Robert Navy Great Lakes Dick Peterson Des Moines A. L. Peterson

Betty Van Vieck Weds Arthur Achenbach in Central Park Church

Betty Jane Van Vieck daughter of A W Van Viecks 704 32nd St NE marries Arthur Lee Achenbach son of H E Achenbachs 318 14th St NE at Central Park Presbyterian Church in a white lace gown with mandarin collar. The ceremony featured soloist Mrs Moses Berry and attendants in pink dresses. The couple will reside at 3824 Lennox Ave NE and both hold local jobs.

Central Park Presbyterian Church Betty Jane van Vieck A. W. van Viecks Thirty-second Street Arthur Lee Achenbach H. E. Achenbachs Fourteenth Street Reuben Tjaden Moses Berry Leo Geesaman

Miss Mary Jean Kramer Honored At Pre-Nuptial Shower

Miss Mary Jean Kramer was honored at a May 27 pre-nuptial shower hosted by Miss Kathleen Konzen and Miss Delores Smock at the Konzen home.

Mary Jean Kramer Kathleen Konzen Delores Smock Konzen

Downey Woman Ella Merrifield Guests at Floyd Montague Home

Mrs. Ella Merrifield of Downey California is a guest in the Floyd Montague home. Mr. and Mrs. John Stahlut of Berwyn NL visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Van.

Chelsea Ella Merrifield Downey Calif Floyd Montague John Stahlut Berwyn, NL C. A. van

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eastern Iowa Craneeee Point Herman Rose Shirley Donald Nelson Theodore Nelsons Emanuel Lutheran Church Strawberry Point Nelson Oelwein Opeinton Lowell Sackett Janaan James D. Bender James A. Benders Monticello Miss Sackett Dubuque University Mr. Bender AN Horne Janice Hennings Willis Hennings James Jagim Arthur Jagim Jagim Coe College Brandon Shirley Rose Audrey Henderson Janaan Sackett Margaret Luce May’s Drug Stores St. John Petro Ingeborg Matysek Belle Plaine Will Fosters SAFE America Ventuie First Avenue RIAL Bigelow Sanford Karpet Kare Davenport RUG and Furniture Cleaners Second St. SE Dial National Institute of Rug Cleaning Anamosa Postville Betty van Vieck Mary Neumann Virginia Achenbach Woodrow Capps Dorrance Ameter Robert Nanktgeboren Ivan Jayne Kathryn DeNeui Richard DeNeui Beverly McCalley Stanley Achenbach William Ask Maynard DeNeui Dorothy McCalley Jean Walters Linn County Court House Mr. Achenbach Collins Radio Company Lennox Avenue A. L. Achenbach Earlville Iowa Theatre Beauty Shop du Barry Pormaneyy DuBarry Third St. SE Guaranty Bank & Trust CO Federal Deposit Insurance Corpo Deltox Cartwright Paramount Theater Merchants Bank Bldg Paramount Pharmacies Paramount 1St Avenue 1St Avenues WMT Adaelade General Electric Mandy Modern Appliance Co Third Ave Deay Fingerti
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