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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

10

Couple weds in Greek Orthodox ceremony at St John the Baptist

Miss Bessie V Santas daughter of William Santas 1250 Fifth avenue SE became the bride of Stavros Hadjiathanassiou son of Mr and Mrs Demetrios Hadjiathanassiou of Piraeus Greece in a Sunday noon ceremony at St John the Baptist Rev George Hadisis officiated Bride wore white satin gown with lace trim and carried a lilies of the valley orchid bouquet A reception for 200 guests followed at Sokol hall They will live at 1250 Fifth avenue SE after June 10 The bride works for J C Penney Company The groom a former Greek Royal Navy member now employed by Wilson and Company

Church of St. John the Baptist Bessie V. Santas William Santas Fifth Avenue SE Stavros Hadjiathanassiou Demetrios Hadjiathanassiou Piraeus Greece George Hadisis Leo Baird Bessie Stamatelos Des Moines Erenio Polydoran Irene Pagomenos Angie Panagos Mary S. Daskalos Waterloo Fred Santos Paul Polydoran Nick Thomas Ted Delamaggas Sharon Kathleen Baird Billy Baird Stephen Baird Mary Faches Demetra Costas Sokol Hall

Shirley Williams and Don Henyan Wed in St Pauls Chapel

Shirley Lou Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis A Williams of 346 Seventeenth Street SE wed Don D Henyan son of Opha Henyan of Manchester Sunday afternoon in the chapel of St Pauls Methodist church. The ceremony was performed by Rev John Moore. The couple will reside at 1323 C Avenue NE after a wedding trip to Minnesota.

Shirley Lou Williams Louis A. Williams Seventeenth Street Don D. Henyan Opha Henyan Manchester St. Paul’s Methodist Church John Moore Barbara Williams Dean Young Iowa City Robert Babb Chicago Cecil McConnell Bussey Marshall Hickman Janet Sullivan Williams Roosevelt Hotel Minnesota Hne C Avenue NE Heagan Coe College Kappa Delta Social Iowa State Teachers College Hengan Tau Kappa Epsilon

Pioneer technique keeps pot roast tender and moist

A simple method from early cooks guides pot roast to stay tender and hold shape. Heat flour and seasonings with the roast, brown, then set a wire rack in the pan and add half the liquid so steam circulates around the meat.

Decorah Couple Wed In Lutheran Rites

Bertha Quailey of Decorah married Ingvar Oraker of Kapp Ostre Toten Norway Sunday at Decorah Lutheran Church by Rev. M A Egge. Attendants included Marit Tveter sister of the bride and Iver Oraker brother of the groom. They will stay until July then sail for Norway to settle.

Decorah Bertha Quailey Decorah Ingvar Oraker Kapp Ostre Toten Norway Decorah Lutheran Church M. A. Egge Marit Tveter Iver Oraker Canton Minn Mr. Oraker Department of Rationing United States

Louise Pratt Weds George Nordstrom in All Saints Church

Miss Louise E. Pratt and George R. Nordstrom were married Sunday at 1 30 p m in All Saints church. The bride wore beige crepe with white accessories and corsage of Talisman roses. The reception followed in the church parlors and the couple will live at 375 Fifteenth Street SE after a West trip. Mrs Nordstrom works for Pratt Sound Films Inc and Mr Nordstrom for First Trust and Savings Bank.

Louise E. Pratt George R. Nordstrom All Saints Church George A. Stemm Frank Pratt Glenway Drive Nordstrom W. E. Nordstrom Seventeenth Street Craig E. Sweet Mr. Sweet West Fifteenth Street Pratt Sound Films, Inc First Trust and Savings Bank

Cedar Rapids Family Returns From Louisiana Vacation

Mrs. Matthew Bintner of Cedar Rapids returns with her mother Mrs. J A Bracha and sister Mrs. F C Horton from a two weeks vacation in Baton Rouge and New Orleans.

Matthew Bintner Park Avenue SE J. A. Bracha Cedar Rapids F. C. Horton Davenport Baton Rouge New Orleans

State weddings and engagements listed in Iowa notices

Colesburg announces Betty Gram engaged to Frank Hyde Jr. Decorah hosts Ruth Kerr and Ray Woldum wedding with Rev. Callender officiating. Junction City ceremony pairs Leoma Hartman and Master Sgt Ralph Storm July 19 at 2 pm. Monona engagement Lois Martin to Kenton Klein planned for August. Oelwein wedding Lois Pflughaupt to Norman Ferreter set in Sacred Heart church.

Colesburg Carrie Light Betty Gram Frank Hyde, Jr Frank Hyde Decorah Ruth Thelma Kerr George Kerr Ray Orval Woldum John Woldum Congregational Church Frank L. Callender N. J. Martin West Union Lois Kenton . Klein Randall T. Klein Des Moines University of Iowa Oelwein Lois Marie Pflughaupt Walter Pflughaupt Norman J. Ferreter J. R. Ferreter Winthrop Sacred Heart Church Mr. Ferreter

Florence Owens Marries Robert J. Muller in Hanover Ill

Mr and Mrs O O Owens of Traer announce the marriage of their daughter Florence Marie to Robert J Muller son of Mr and Mrs John Muller of Pomeroy. The ceremony was at St Pauls Lutheran church Hanover Illinois. She is a graduate of Iowa State Teachers College and he of Wartburg. They have taught at Bellevue this year and will live there after June 20.

O. O. Owens Traer Florence Marie Robert J. Muller John Muller Pomeroy St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Hanover Ill Muller Iowa State Teachers College Wartburg Bellevue

Verna Melchert Weds William McLaughlin at Marion Church

Verna E Melchert and William T McLaughlin Jr repeated vows at First Methodist church Marion in front of Rev R P Gable. The bride daughter of Mae Childs and the groom son of the William T McLaughlins of Manson. They plan Cedar Rapids return after a Wisconsin Illinois trip and announce future studies at Dubuque Seminary.

Verna E. Melchert William T. McLaughlin, Jr First Methodist Church Marion R. P. Gable Mae Childs First Avenue SE McLaughlin William T. McLaughlins Manson R. W. Cooley Ruth Engstrom Montrose Hotel Wisconsin Illinois Cedar Rapids MacMurray College Jacksonville Ill Coe College Coe University of Dubuque

Piano Recital by Esther Zvacek’s Pupils in Ely Legion Hall

Miss Esther Zvacek will present a group of piano and accordion pupils in a recital Thursday at 7 30 p m in Ely Legion hall. Participating are Donna Karen Shirley Matthews Darla Lenita Chadima Norma Jean Koni cek Frances Beltz Fern S overs Bruce Erenberger Jean Ann Klouda Bonnie Lu Kipling Donald Nederhisar Carol Jean Doh nalek Nadine Rayman Joan Tessman Raphael Pisarik Janet Lou Benda Anita Trachta Ronnie Smith and Shirley Meskimen.

Esther Zvacek Route 2 Cedar Rapids Ely Legion Hall Donna Karen Shirley Matthews Darla Lenita Chadima Norma Jean Konicek Frances Beltz Fern Sovers Bruce Erenberger Jean Ann Klouda Bonnie Lu Kipling Donald Nederhisar Carol Jean Dohnalek Nadine Rayman Joan Tessman Raphael Pisarik Janet Lou Benda Anita Trachta Ronnie Smith Shirley Meskimen

Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Meeting Set for Thursday

Alpha Chi Omega alumnae will gather Thursday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Otto Kohl's home located at 860 Seventeenth Street SE. The meeting will cover chapter affairs and alumnae activities in the community.

Alpha Chi Omega Otto Kohl Seventeenth Street

Simple Pineapple and Spiderweb Doilies Crochet Pattern

In three days you can prepare three new doilies that are easy to crochet. Great for gifts or bazaars. Pattern features pineapple and spider web designs. send 20 cents for pattern number and your name and address to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Chicago 80 Ill.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P. O Chicago Ill

Marilyn Muir Weds Ted Demory in Quiet Cedar Rapids Ceremony

Miss Marilyn Jean Muir married Ted Earl Demory Sunday at 1 30 p m in her parents home. Rev D A Loferski officiated with Helen Schreckengast on nuptial music. Ninety guests attended a reception at the Roosevelt hotel before a Chicago honeymoon and return to Cedar Rapids to live.

Marilyn Jean Muir Ted Earl Demory LeRoy Muir D. A. Loferski Helen Schreckengast Earl E. Demerys Barbara Muir Gerald King Roosevelt Hotel Chicago Cedar Rapids

Velma Fox and John Lutz Wed in St Stephen’s Lutheran Church

Velma Fox and John Lutz wed at St Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids with a 5 p.m. ceremony conducted by Rev. J. E. Koch. The bride wore Chantilly lace with seed pearl trim and a junior train, carried white roses and carnations, and was attended by Mrs. Harry Mason and bridesmaids Mrs. John McGraw and Mrs. Buel Swiggum. Ronald Lutz served as best man, with ushers from Cedar Rapids, Ames, and Atkins. A reception for 150 followed, and the couple plans to live at 348 Twenty-first Street NW after a Minnesota honeymoon. both are employed locally.

Harry Mason Palo Cedar Rapids Robert Cook Glenn Lutz Smith Oakes Ames Duane Haerther Atkins Minnesota Twenty-first Street Lutz Cherry- Burrell Corporation Holland Furnace Company

Sixteenth Birthday Scavenger Hunt At Melenovsky Home

Doris June Melenovsky, daughter of Godfrey Melenovsky, was surprised Saturday evening on her sixteenth birthday with a scavenger hunt at 2335 Twenty-sixth Street NW. Refreshments followed. Present were Janice Serbousek, Juanita Robertson, Jean Schirm, Shirley Randall, Alice Smith, Doris Oswald, Ronald Popelka, Dave Randolph, Doug Wiley, Don Ballard, Ken Helming, and Bob Mathews. Assisting hosts were Miss Joan Starman, Bob Melenovsky, and Mr and Mrs James Serbousek.

Doris June Melenovsky Godfrey Melenovskys Twenty-sixth Street Melenovsky Janice Serbousek Juanita Robertson Jean Schirm Shirley Randall Alice Smith Doris Oswald Ronald Popelka Dave Randolph Doug Wiley Don Ballard Ken Helming Bob Mathews Joan Starman Bob Melenovsky James Serbousek

Engagement Ring Trio Lets Rings Grow With Income

New York jeweler Harry Peterson unveiled the Feature Lock Set an adaptable engagement wedding ring ensemble. It includes a five-diamond engagement band a matching wedding band and a solitaire diamond band that locks between the other two to form one broad diamond set ring.

New York INS Harry Peterson

Mr and Mrs Everhart Attend Daughter Joanne's Carthage College Graduation

Mr and Mrs Raymond Everhart of Rockford depart today to attend the graduation of their daughter Joanne from Carthage College.

Raymond Everhart Rockford Joanne Carthage College

Secrets of Charm and Practical Cookery Notes

A vintage column discusses companionship as mutual exchange across life stages and invites readers to request a ten-point charm reminder. It then shifts to a kitchen ad fragment with simple recipes for Cooked Salad Dressing and Chili Con Carne Patties plus a lima bean and bacon dish, all presented in plain instructions.

That Magic Collar Pattern 4762 for princess dress

Instructions for a princess sundress with optional collar for a small pet. Pattern 4762 available in sizes 2 through 10, with 35 inch main fabric and 15 percent contrast fabric. Send 25 cents to Anne Adams at The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department P.O. Box 6710 Chicago Ill.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department P.O Chicago Ill

Treatment to make cotton fabrics soil resistant via CMC added rinse

Naomi Doebel reports on CMC carboxy methyl cellulose as a new fabric treatment from the University of Illinois and Institute of Textile Technology. The compound coats fibers to keep dirt away, but it is not yet packaged for home use and is available only in wholesale quantities.

Edna Gray University of Illinois College of Agriculture Institute of Textile Technology Charlottesville Agricultural Research Administration United States Department of Agriculture CMC

Five Mt. Mercy Students Earn High Honors at Convocation

Mt. Mercy junior college graduates Mary Lou Snell Dixie Lee Dotson Dolores Brusha Mildreett Girsch and Joan Arthurs received high distinction at the annual honors convocation. Others named with distinction include Loraine Bomkamp Patricia C Brunkhorst Frances Frana Genevieve Kuennen Marlene Mc Dermott Phyllis Monaghan Dolores Brusha. The Rev Louis E Wendling chaired the program and conferred awards along with miscellaneous recognitions in academy sodality student government and radio speaking. Full tuition scholarships were awarded to Nancy McGuire and Carol Zadnichek.

Mt. Mercy Junior College Mt. Mercy College Mary Lou Snell Dixie Lee Dotson Dolores Brusha Mildreett Girsch Joan Arthurs Loraine Bomkamp Patricia C. Brunkhorst Frances Frana Genevieve Kuennen Marlene McDermott Phyllis Monaghan Dorothy ,Theurauf Louis E. Wendling Academy Sodality Carol Zadnichek Joan Lynch College Sodality Mildred Girsch Anne Mallon Student Government Association Mary Ellen Kroeger Nancy McGuire Mt. Mercy Women’s Club Patricia Gorman Lydia Lensing Mary Markitan

Cleaning Tip for Ironing Shirts

Keep tissues handy during ironing. Place a tissue over shirt collars cuffs and pockets to protect fabric from scorching and avoid shine.

Designing Women Give Old Metal Furniture New Life

With proper prep and painting steps, metal furniture can look young again. Start by removing loose paint and rust with steel wool, then remove thick or blistered paint, repeat for rust, apply rust preventer, and mix with primer if desired. Finish with two coats of outdoor enamel. Do not paint in damp or very hot conditions to avoid blistering.

Mersey Mercy building fund gifts noted at ceremony

Dolores Brusha and Dixie Lee Dotson received honorable mention in sports awards while Dolores Jarosh Marlene McDer mott and Donna Watson earned college and academy wins in basketball ping pong and other events. Gold bars recognized for academic and extracurricular work by Mary Lou Snell Dixie Lee Dotson Dolores Brusha Mildred Girsch and Joan Arthurs. Marlene McDermott and Mary Alice Wilson presented class checks to Mother Slde phonse for Mt. Mercy building fund.

Dolores Brusha Dixie Lee Dotson Dolores Jarosh Marlene McDermott Donna Watson Betty Melichar Mary Lou Snell Mildred Girsch Joan Arthurs Mary Alice Wilson Mary Sldephonse Mt. Mercy Building Fund

Citrus Predominate in Early Fruit Cup Mix

A fruit cup starter features citrus as the dominant element with oranges and grapefruit providing a sweet tart base. The tangy citrus blends well with other fruits to create a appetizing mix for the meal.

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. C. Penney Company Hadjiathanassiou Royal Navy Wilson and Company Shirley Williams Don Henyan TROYS Bertha Quailey George Nordstrom Florence Owens Verna Melchert William McLaughlin Marilyn Muir Ted Demory Velma Fox John Lutz Phyllis Battelle Iowa Floor Covering CO First Avenue Dial John Robert P O Hane Holoms Naomi Doebel Lapes Rais Toonaeae St.joseph Weston D. Ralston Insurance, Inc First Ave Ness Designing Women Elizabeth Hillyer Oflavors Albert
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