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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1947

Page

8

Three Parties Honor Miss Lenzen In Social Gatherings

Miss Lenzen is feted by Mrs. Robert Taylor Mrs. Gordon Mac Kay and Miss Sally Zuercher at a Friday morning coffee at the Zuercher home with twenty guests. A Friday buffet honors Lenzen and her fiancé Richard Pinney hosted by Rev. Mr and Mrs Witham J Macaulay. A Cedar Rapids Country Club dinner for Lenzen and Pinney follows with eighteen guests. Wallace Darling Jr plans a stag for Harrison Hanzlik and Miss Flickinger ahead of the June 14 wedding. A luncheon honors Miss Doris McCann, bride of Dan Everett Taylor, with twenty five guests at Meadow Brook drive SE.

Robert Taylor Soutter Avenue Gordon MacKay First Avenue Sally Zuercher Garden Drive Charys Lenzen Zuercher Lenzen Richard Pinney Witham J Macaulay Indian Road James Holmes Forest Drive Dinne Cedar Rapids Country Club Pinney Elizabeth Stewart Des Moines Wallace Darling, Jr Cottage Grove Avenue Harrison Hanzlik Donna Flickinger Hanzlik John Riordan John Bell Philip Bramsen George Dur Jack Durin Fred Boyle Joe Casey Kenneth Lindsay, Jr Richard Chadima Lee Thomas Herald Smith William Armstrong John Choate Jim Sweeney George Owen Merlyn Rowley Blanche Olds Miss Flickinger Los Angeles C.S Schwinn Meadowbrook Drive Doris McCann Dan Everett Taylor John Brown A. H. McCann H. H Maharan Arthur Eickstaedt Kathleen Stanley Betty Schwinn H. H. Maharan A Avenue NE

Miss Stewart Visits Stewart Holmes Home

Miss Elizabeth Stewart of Des Moines visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Stewart Holmes 369 Forest drive SE. Mrs Wayne G Basler and Mrs John B Young of Waterloo host a personal shower for Miss Joyce Richardson at the Easler home 114 Seventeenth street SW. Twenty guests attend. Miss Richardson to wed Robert R Dresher Sunday. Seventy five friends surprise Miss Edith Behrends with a shower and party at Sokol hall. Miss Behrends to marry Francis Messenger June 15. Hostess Luella Balsinger. Cards played. A mock wedding service was performed.

Elizabeth Stewart Des Moines Stewart Holmes Forest Drive Wayne G. Basler John B. Young Waterloo Joyce Richardson Easler Seventeenth Street Miss Richardson Robert R. Dresher Edith Behrends Sokol Hall Miss Behrends Francis Messenger Luella

Misses Elsa and Carlotta Leon Return Home

The Misses Elsa and Carlotta Leon of Barberena Guatemala have completed their freshman year at Mt. Mercy Junior College and left for home by plane. They will return to Mt. Mercy College in September to complete their course.

Elsa and Carlotta Leon Barberena Guatemala Mt. Mercy Junior College Mt. Mercy College

Patricia Keith Married Tuesday in Emanuel Lutheran Church

Miss Patricia Keith and Vernard Hauffle were married Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Emanuel Lutheran church by Rev. S. J. Meyer. The bride, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Keith, and the groom, son of the Will Hauffles, will reside in Chicago where he is employed by General Motors. Attendants were Mrs. Harold Linderwell and Lawrence Steward.

Strawberry Point Patricia Keith Vernard Haufle Emanuel Lutheran Church S. J. Meyer C. W. Keith Will Hauffles Harold Linderwell Lawrence Ste‘ward Maufle Chicago Haufle General Motors

Noel family moves toward new home in San Diego

Mr and Mrs Leon T Noel and their sons Robert and James visit Mrs Noel's parents at 1422 Third Avenue SE en route from Pittsburgh to San Diego where Mr Noel will join the Solar Aircraft Company.

Leon T Noel Robert James Mrs. Noel E. M. Soboda Third Avenue SE Noels Pittsburgh San Diego Mr. Noel The Solar Aircraft Company

Hickenlooper Daughter Graduates at National Cathedral School

Miss Jane Carroll Hickenlooper, daughter of Senator and Mrs Bourke B Hickenlooper, graduated Tuesday from the National Cathedral School for Girls in Washington. Miss Ruth L Barth of New York City visits in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs A J Barth at 2002 Fifth Avenue SE, staying two weeks.

Jane Carroll Hickenlooper Bourke B. Hickenlooper National Cathedral School For Girls Washington Ruth L. Barth New York City A. J. Barth Fifth Avenue SE

Zazza Couple Returns From Three Week NYC Visit

Mr and Mrs Jack Zazza of 1756 Mahory Street SW came home after a three weeks vacation in New York City and Yonkers New York where they visited Mr Zazzas parents.

Jack Zazza MaHory Street New York City Yonkers, N. Y Mr. Zazza

Mrs Kraut Hosts Shower for Martha Kohl Before June Wedding

Mrs D J Kraut of 520 Thirty fourth Street NE hosted a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening for Miss Martha Kohl who will wed James Ervin on June 14. The event honored Kohl with gifts and well wishes from friends and family.

D. J. Kraut Thirtyfourth Street Martha Kohl James Ervin

Camp Fire Girls Host Play Day at Cleveland School

Members of the Otekiwa Camp Fire group acted as hostesses for a play day at Cleveland school. Guests included the Blue Bird groups of Mrs. Frederick Couser and Mrs. Virgil Andrews as well as the Tawanka and Wahanka Camp Fire groups. Those tending the event brought sack lunches and games were played.

Otekiwa Cleveland School Blue Bird Frederick Couser Virgil Andrews Tawanka Wahanka Camp

S. U. S. Students Fly Home in Own Planes

Four University of Iowa students solve travel home by plane. Jerry Jewett from Des Moines has already flown home in his Cub cruiser. Harold Roth of Donnellson and Merle White of Casey own Aeroncas and plan trips soon. Robert K. Richardson of Jefferson owns a Stinson and will fly home later.

Iowa City University of Iowa Iowa City Flying Service Jerry Jewett Des Moines Harold Roth Donnellson Merle White Casey Aeroncas Robert K. Richardson Jefferson Stinson

Miss Hauser Presents Pupils Recital At Home Studio

Miss Eulalia Hauser will present three groups of piano pupils in a Monday recital at her home studio on Fifth avenue. At 2 p.m. the list includes Philip Specht through Nancy Kay Zearing. at 4 p.m. Jack Willman through Bob Ward. at 7:30 p.m. Marlene Belthius through Helenka Bartunek.

Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE Philip Specht Beverly Lent Diane Schmitz Patricia Tyler Sheryl Edwards Sheila Geraghty Beth Ann Floshen Judy Thomas Virginia Ball Kirwin Hulbert Richard McArtor Rachael McFate Martin Hill Joan Masek Judith Porazil Norma Kissich Nancy Kay Zearing Barbara Sare Mary Elizabeth Eaton Kay Ales Kenneth Kroeger Sara Sare Nancy Rosche Russell Colton Gordon Hoover Dick Harman David Ferguson Isabelle Franks Helenka Bartunek

Miss Jean Currens Honored at Towel Shower in Staging

Miss Jean Currens, principal of Lincoln school, was honored Tuesday evening at a towel shower hosted by Mrs. Marabelle Eye and attended by guests including Mrs. William Preston and several Miss Pangburn Pavlovsky Crew and Donohue. Currens will marry Clifford Lyon on June 14. The gift presentation occurred during a Lincoln school assembly by the intermediate grades.

Jean Currens Marabelle Eye Eighteenth Street Currens Clifford Lyon William Preston Carolyn:Pangburn Mary Pavlovsky Julia Crew Edina Donohue Lincoln School

Piano Pupils Recital By Mrs Kitchin At Home

Mrs Flora MacKay Kitchin presents a group of her piano pupils in recital Friday evening at 8 at her home studio 1723 Third avenue SE. Friends of the students are invited. Performers include Jacqueline Jones Richard Katzoff Kay Culver Phyllis Sallit Lee Frankel JoAnn Wright Marilyn Denner and Audrey Ruth Katzoff.

Flora MacKay Kitchin Third Avenue SE Jacqueline Jones Richard Katzoff Kay Culver Phyllis Sallit Lee Frankel JoAnn Wright Marilyn Denner Audrey Ruth Katzoff

Queen of the West Lodge honors Clara Grothe

Queen of the West Lodge 2 Ladies Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers met Tuesday at K P hall to present Clara Grothe with a 40 year membership pin. Margaret Hawkins led the ceremony. The charter was draped for Ella Peters. Hostesses Nora Bailey and Maude Clarke served refreshments.

Queen of the West Ladies Society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers K.P. Hall Clara Grothe Margaret Hawkins Ella Peters Nora Bailey Maude Clarke

Mrs Loftus and Mrs Runge Travel to Denver for Graduation

Mrs A W Loftus of 408 Dunreath drive SE and Mrs Fred Runge of 205 Fourteenth Street SE left Wednesday for Denver to attend the graduation of Mrs Loftus daughter Mrs Oran Dennison from the University of Denver.

A. W. Loftus Dunreath Drive Fred Runge Fourteenth Street Denver Loftus Oran Dennison University of Denver

Naomi Circle hosts dessert at Petersens home

Naomi Circle of the King's Daughters met Wednesday for dessert at 1044 Maplewood Drive NE. Mrs. John Morton led the admission service for Mrs. Albert Grebe. New officers installed were Mrs. Marshall Nelson president, Mrs. Petersen vice president, Mrs. Arthur Leigh treasurer, and Mrs. M. F. Muetzel secretary. The group voted a contribution to Camp Good Health and sent a girl to Camp Lookout at Montrose for a week. Mrs. Lloyd Thomas led Bible study. The new president named her committee members.

Naomi King’s Daughters Albert Petersen Maplewood Drive John Morton Albert Grebe Marshall Nelson Petersen Arthur Leigh M. F. Muetzel Camp Lookout Montrose Lloyd Thomas

Shirley Finefield a Bright Roosevelt Leader and Actress

Shirley Finefield a Roosevelt sophomore headlines as a Club-conscious leader active in seven to eight organizations. She is president of the Roosevelt Hi-Y Teens next year, vice-president of Kappa Kappa Rho commercial club, and secretary-treasurer of Art Club, with strong dramatics and speech credits and plans for a Y-Teen program.

Shirley Finefield Roosevelt Clara Shirley Kappa Kappa Rho

New Record Packs Sentimental Ballads and Unreleased Ellington

Clark wins nod from Al Jolson with two sentimental ballads Passing By and Apple Blossom Wedding. Duke Ellington’s eight unreleased Ellingtons due June 23. Kay Kyser orchestral piece A Trout No Doubt recalls Three Little Fishies. Red Ingle debuts Tim Tay Shun and I Love You for 70 Mental Reasons. Maxine Netolicky to donate Stafford Tune proceeds June 12 to Damon Runyon Cancer Fund with Capitol matching.

Clark al Jolson Red Ingle Ingle Spike Maxine Netolicky Stafford Damon Runyon Capitol

Elks Dance At Pavilion Saturday Evening

Elks club hosts a dance Saturday at the Elks pavilion with Elmer Young and his band providing music for attendees.

Elks Club Elks Pavilion Elmer Young

Mrs Multhaup and infant visit Greensburg kin

Mrs R H Multhaup and her infant son Eric Steven from Greensburg Pa arrived by plane Wednesday to spend a month with Mrs S D Keyes at 2085 Eastern Boulevard SE visiting grandmother Mrs. Keyes and family.

R. H. Multhaup Eric Steven Greensburg, Pa

Kenwood Birthday Club Honors Two Members at NE Home

The Kenwood Birthday club met Wednesday evening at 627 Thirty-fourth Street NE to honor Mrs. I. E. Edwards and Mrs. Keister Albert Neumann sang with Beverly Keister accompanying. Refreshments were served.

Kenwood Birthday Club Don Keister Thirty-fourth Street I. E. Edwards Keister Albert Neumann Beverly Keister

Miss Maxine Netolicky to wed Kenneth L Hofer at Nashua

Miss Maxine Netolicky was honored at a pre nuptial shower in Iowa City Tuesday evening. Guests included Mrs Antone Netolicky and several area friends. Netolicky set to marry Friday at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. Also noted, George Svee was surprised by 25 friends for his birthday and 17th anniversary.

Maxine Netolicky Jeanette Scharf Iowa City Antone Netolicky Cedar Rapids Donald Novy Betty Shima Ruth Slaymaker Solon Lee Handschew Bertha Alice Handschew Glen Helmer Margaret Nichol Bertha Babbitt Miss Netolicky Kenneth L. Hofer Little Brown Church Nashua George Svee Second Avenue SE

Fullers Leave Racine Visit for Home

Mr and Mrs Richard A Fuller and their son Terry Alan of Racine Wisconsin have departed after visiting Mr and Mrs A L Fuller at 371 Eighteenth Street SE The family has left for their home.

Racine Richard A. Fuller Terry Alan Wis Mr. Fuller A. L. Fuller Eighteenth Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Lenzen Miss Stewart Central America Leon Noels Mrs. E. M. Soboda Moss Jane Hickenlooper Jack Zazzas New York Otekiwa Camp Miss Currens Queen OF West Lodge Mrs. Loftus Mrs. Runge Marilyn BROWN White Lee Everone Barkers Second Street Lewise Johnston Keen Teen News Keith Tow Wapsie “Y Edward Schaut Keen Wilson Harold Steen Maxine Turner Miss Turner Jackson Kilroy Chum Luke Goonville Y.W.C.A McKinley Maxine Lutz Bonnie Smith Fred Petrick Hepsters Buddy Kay Kyser Pennsylvania Birthday Club Rogers TM PT Ree International Silver Co Siebke & Taylor Co
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