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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1951

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Cornell AlumnI Weekend Aims To Honor 1901 Class

Cornell college alumni weekend features the 50 year class review by Cc. O. Pauley of Chicago and a 25 year review by Col. Lloyd Dean of Lackland Air Base. Russell Landis presides, with Mrs. Rennie aiding, as 175 alumni attend luncheons, teas, and receptions at Pfeiffer hall Arm strong hall and the Cornell white house.

MT. Vernon Cornell College Ale Rennie Alumni Ofice Russell Landis Cedar Rapids Alumni Association Lew Warren Oelwein Cc. O. Pauley Chicago Lloyd Dean Lackland Air Base San Antonio W. D. Little Freeport Charles R. Keyes Earl Baker Cornell Russell Cole Richard Thorsen Ivan Schlaefer Rennie W. G. Stoner C. J. Kramer Eldon DeCamp Charles Swaney Margaret Williams Margaret Cunningham John Duckwall Dan Davies Lester Caraway Beckman Ethel Ryan Pfeiffer Hall Landis Pauley Col. Dean Association Armstrong Hall Miron Morrill R. P. Ink Charles Starr Charles Hedges Jessie Coleman C. C. Tull Mary Parsons Edna Kegley Elizabeth Issacs Mies Watson Davis Joseph Meade James Macaulay Nama Lathe Evlyn Fisher

Legion auxiliary plans all day sewing at Red Cross rooms

Members of the American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post will sew all day Wednesday at the Red Cross rooms replacing the earlier Saturday date. Attendees should bring a lunch. Floyd Mosburg and E. A. Dodge will supervise the event in charge.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post Red Cross Mines Floyd Mosburg E. A. Dodge

Fifty Participate in Elmcrest Women's Day

Fifty women joined Elmcrest Golf and Country Club events. Winners of the blind bogey tournament were Mrs Giles Joyce Mrs John Peter sen Mrs Fred Hagen Miss Ann Mallon and Mrs Hugo Schenken. Luncheon followed with bridge canasta and canasta winners listed.

Elmcrest Canasta John Heidel Harvey Lynch Howard Jones H. L. van Winkle

Cornell Trustees Wives Entertained at Dinner

Mrs O W Lawrence hosted Cedar Rapids at the Cedar Rapids Country Club for a dinner honoring Cornell college trustees wives. Guests included Cedar Rapids residents Mrs Wayne Foster and others from Mt. Vernon Cedar Falls Letts Chicago Washington D C and Pasadena California.

O. W. Lawrence Winton Road Cornell College Cedar Rapids Country Club Wayne Foster E. A. Johnson S. E. Coquillette S. W. Wilder W. R. Boyd A. L. Killian Marvin Kober Cedar Rapids Russell Cole R. A. Nelson Charles Hedges D. A. van Metre Mt. Vernon Earl Baker Charles Hempstead Cedar Falls Ernst Lieberknecht Letts C. O. Pauley Harry Harrison Chicago Leo Paulger Washington, D. C Harlan Updégraff Pasadena Calif

Kings to Visit Mr and Mrs Fortune Weekend

Mr and Mrs L W King of Minneapolis will arrive in Cedar Rapids this evening to spend the weekend with Mrs Fortunes at 1924 First avenue NE, the home of Mr and Mrs John H Fortune.

L. W. King Minneapolis Cedar Rapids

Bergman Home Hosts San Bernardino Visitor

Mrs. William A. Bergman entertained at a Friday morning coffee honoring her sister Mrs. D W Rathbun of San Bernardino California. Mrs Rathbun and her son Steven will spend two weeks with the Bergmans before returning to San Bernardino where Dr Rathbun is stationed with the air force.

William A. Bergman Avenue D. W. Rathbun San Bernardino Calif

Two Initiated Into Coe Phi Beta Kappa Group

Joan P Ramsay and Lola Dodder Lehman were initiated into the Coe college chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Both are daughters of local residents and will graduate after the summer term.

COE Phi Beta Kappa Group Joan P. Ramsay Lola Dodder Lehman Coe College Phi Beta Kappa Miss Ramsay Donald Ramsays Bever Avenue Mrs. Lehman Merle Dodders Letts Coe

Doctor of Medicine Degree Awarded at University of Iowa

Mrs. H. C. Ring and Mrs. Walter Taylor of Manchester attended commencement at the University of Iowa where Dean Ring received the doctor of medicine degree. They also joined the convocation for seniors in the medical school Thursday evening and Dr. Ring is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the honorary medical fraternity.

H. C. Ring Walter Taylor Manchester Arthur Bye University of Iowa Ring Dean Ring

Marvin Potter Fifth Annual Picnic Recital at Bever Park

Piano accordion students perform at a Sunday 3 p.m. picnic recital led by Marvin Potter. Featured will be band numbers and solos with participants including Linda Kolek Donald Novotny Selma Macek Donald Bartosh Rose Marie Vlasek Ronnie Owen Richard Mortland Janice Mortland Marlene Potter Arnold Langer Janet Butterfield David Hodge Patty Pearce Roland Raim Shirley Havlik Jimmy Landenberger Jerry Johnson Steven Telecky Carol Check Allan Kane Marianne Machek John Sevcik Patty Servey Tom McCoy Robert Reu Terry Shelton John Sedlacek Donald Zrudsky Douglas Hiland Richard Lattimer.

Marvin Potter Bever Park Linda Kolek Donald Novotny Selma Macek Donald Bartosh Rose Marie Vlasek Ronnie Owen Richard Mortland Janice Mortland Marlene Potter Arnold Langer Janet Butterfield David Hodge Patty Pearce Roland Raim Shirley Havlik Jimmy Landenberger Jerry Johnson Steven Telecky Carol Check Allan Kane Marianne Machek John Sevcik Patty Servey Tom McCoy Robert Reu Terry Shelton John Sedlacek Donald Zrudsky Douglas Hiland Richard Lattimer

Joanne Zachar Weds Cpl. James Trcka in St Wenceslaus Church

Miss Joanne E Zachar daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph W Zachar of 930 Twenty sixth Street SE became the bride of Cpl James S Trcka son of Mr and Mrs Stanley A Trcka of 1103 Ninth Street SE in St Wenceslaus Church Thursday morning The Rev Albert L Zachar and several priests officiated The couple will take a Colorado wedding trip and the bride is employed at Paul S Kohl Insurance Agency The groom is in the Air Force and will report for duty in New Jersey

Joanne E. Zachar Joseph W. Zachar Twenty-sixth Street Cpl James S. Trcka Stanley A. Trcka Ninth Street St. Wenceslaus Church Albert L. Zachar Vinton Mariy Drums Edward Sterenchuk Thomas Treka Thomas Zachar John R. Bousek, Jr Joan Stepanek David Trceka Bernard Pavek Crystal Montrose Hotel Colorado Treka Paul S. Kohl Insurance Agency Loras College Iowa State College Air Force New Jersey

Parties Given in Honor Of Miss Barbara Kennedy

Miss Barbara Kennedy bride to be was honored at a luncheon and a miscellaneous shower by Mrs. Robert E Campbell at 2622 Country Club Parkway SE. A green and yellow color scheme appeared in decorations as guests enjoyed miniature wedding cakes and ice cream. Kennedy and Stewart Hanna are to marry June 17. Co-hostesses included Mrs. Harry Robinson and Mrs. Robert Perry, with prior hostessing by Mrs. Claire Howard, Mrs. William Carpenter and Miss Joan Brandt.

Barbara Kennedy Robert E. Campbell Country Club Parkway Miss Kennedy Stewart Hanna Harry Robinson Robert Perry Robinson Second Avenue SE Claire Howard William Carpenter Joan Brandt

Tired of Sewing, Wife Takes Up Woodworking

Pittsburgh report says Mrs. Armand F. Heele of Mt Leban on suburban area turned from sewing to woodworking five years ago. She now crafts window cornices console tables knock down tables and refinishes old pieces without outside help.

Pittsburgh Armand F. Heele Mt. Lebanon

Bodes Host Bridal Supper Ahead of Saturday Wedding

Mr and Mrs Clemens H Bode host a buffet supper at their 518 Forest Drive SE home honoring daughter Barbara Ann and fiancé Thomas F Muller. Guests include Miss Mary Ellen Bode William Muller Lawrence McGrath William Kueller Mildred Muller Mrs Mary Schmitz Mr and Mrs John Schmitz Suzanne Schmitz A D Muller Cedar Rapids. The couple and bridal party will rehearse at All Saints Church before their marriage Saturday at 9 am.

Clemens H. Bode Forest Drive Barbara Ann Thomas F. Muller All Saints Church Bode Mary Ellen Bode William Muller Wrence McGrath William Kueller Milwaukee Mildred Muller Los Angeles Mary Schmitz John T. Schmitz Suzanne Schmitz Kansas City A. D. Muller Cedar Rapids

Treva Moore Weds Albert French at Mt Vernon

Miss Treva Irene Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas P Moore married Albert L French son of Mr and Mrs Leo French of Coggon Tuesday evening at the Mt Vernon Methodist church. Dr C F Littell officiated. The couple will live in Mt Vernon after a wedding trip.

Recital by Kubik sisters and pupils at Woman's Club

The Misses Irma and Jo Anne Kubik present their piano pupils in a 7 30 p m recital at the Woman's club. Participants include Edward Machacek Shirley Smith Mary Weimer Christine Cummins Donna VanNote Sammy Allick Sheryl Douda Mariia Allick Mary Jane Van Dura Ellen Sulek Rose Mary Atty Judy Stolba Cecilia Matdox David Christiansen Carol Bird Mary Jane Kelly Galen Stahle Dorothy Polehna Marcella Angott Toni Grey Mary Jane Dytrt Kay Shayer Darlene Cummins Arlene Malik Jerome Sabacky Patricia Kucera Patricia Vrba Allene Vondracek Elsieann Vrba and George Fikejs. The sister teachers will perform duets and Miss Jo Anne Kubik will sing.

Irma Jo Anne Kubik Woman’s Club Edward Machacek Shirley Smith Mary Weimer Christine Cummins Donna VanNote Sammy Allick Sheryl Douda Mariia Allick Mary Jane van Dura Ellen Sulek Rose Mary Atty Judy Stolba Cecilia Matdox David Christiansen Carol Bird Mary Jane Kelly Galen Stahle

Arthur School Teachers Honored at Luncheon

Arthur school P. T. A. hosted a luncheon at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club honoring the teachers. Principal Annie Y. Smithey received a life membership in the P. T. A. Guests spent the afternoon playing cards and golf.

Arthur Arthur School Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Annie Y. Smithey

Local Theater Slumber Party Hosted by Miss Kohl

Miss Diane Kohl hosted a Thursday theater and slumber party at her home on Mt Vernon Road SE. Guests included Mary Ann Bodeker Sharon Lamb Janette Reece Jolene Lucas and Betty Jones.

Diane Kohl Mt. Vernon Road Mary Ann Bodeker Sharon Lamb Janette Reece Jolene Lucas Betty Jones

Mary Ann Karal and John Earsa Wed in Walford Methodist Church

Mary Ann Karal daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Karal wed John Edward Earsa son of Mr and Mrs Charles Earsa Tuesday afternoon at the Walford Methodist church The Rev W C Cleworth officiated The bride wore a white nylon over taffeta gown with fitted bodice long sleeves and a senior train A wreath of lilies of the valley and cascade bouquet completed her look Miss Jean Stepanek was maid of honor and Miss Darlene Brockschink bridesmaid Edwin Dvorak served as best man with Harlan Young as groomsman Flower girls were Betty Lou Karal and Karen Carlson Usher Palmer Dyal and Raymond Brecht Also present were about 50 friends at a reception and a Danceland ballroom dance Following the celebration the couple planned a brief wedding trip and will make their home on a farm near Fairfax.

MT. Vernon Treva Irene Moore Thomas P. Moore Albert L. French Leo French Coggon C. F. Littell Bonnie French Betty Moore Richard Sanderson Thomas Harvey Independence James Moore Eugene John Mosley St. Louis Dorance Donovan Iowa City Iowa State Teachers College Purple Arrow Honorary Group French Cornell College University of Iowa Fairfax Mary Ann Karal Rudolph Karal John Edward Earsa Charles Earsa Walford W. C. Cleworth Jean Stepanek Darlene Brockschink Edwin Dvorak Harlan Young Betty Lou Karal Karen Carlson Palmer Dyal Raymond Brecht Karal Danceland Ballroom Earsa Fairax

Welcome Wagon Newcomers Club elects new officers

The Welcome Wagon Newcomers club met Thursday for luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel with 73 members present. New officers elected include Mrs. Jack Hammer president, Mrs. C. E. Lasho Jr. vice president, Mrs. Gordon Harstad secretary, and Mrs. Wallace Milden treasurer. Newcomers introduced included the Mines, Thomas Hines, Richard Finney, Harold Duffy, Donald Clark, Kenneth Kowalski, Lila Lorenzo, Milton Knockle, Harold Kempka, Lester Turner, John Tunnall, and Roscoe Amish. Card prizes went to Mrs. Duffy, Mrs. David Miller, and Mrs. George Lazier.

Roosevelt Hotel Jack Hammer C. E. Lasho, Jr Gordon Harstad Wallace Milden Thomas Hines Richard Finney Harold Duffy Donald Clark Kenneth Kowalski Lila Lorenzo Milton Knockle Harold Kempka Lester Turner John Tunnall Roscoe Amish Duffy David Miller George Lazier

Lionelles Elect Mrs B G Linder President

Mrs B G Linder was elected president of the Lionelles at the season's last luncheon. officers include Mrs W T Canaday as vice president and Mrs George P Hixenbaugh as secretary treasurer. installations set for the first September meeting with summer picnics planned.

B. G. Linder Lionelles W. T. Canaday George P. Hixenbaugh

Council Fire Brings Nehatawa Wetahi Groups Together

Nehatawa and Wetahi Camp Fire groups led by Mrs. V O Hasek and Mrs. Chandler Higley met Wednesday for a council fire and picnic at Bever park. Participants included Margaret Hasek Mary Jane Dytrt Barbara White Marylyn Nemec Ann Robinson Sandra Hamer Patsy Nellie Shafer Connie James Maelene James Sharon Largent Joan Novotny Susan Higley Linda Rieke Kay Enders and Connie Wallen.

Nehatawa Wetahi V. O. Hasek Chandler Higley Bever Park Margaret Hasek Mary Jane Dytrt Barbara White Marylyn Nemec Ann Robinson Sandra Hamer Patsy Nellie Shafer Connie James Maelene James Sharon Largent Joan Novotny Susan Higley Linda Rieke Kay Enders Connie Wallen

Fashion Flash Predicts Loveliness for Fall Attire

New York designer Tom Brigance predicts four hostess wear trends for next fall. Long full skirts and three quarter sleeves give elegance and ease, high convertible necklines offer versatility, and yellow dominates decor and lighting. Brigance debuts floor-length gowns in rich yellow velveteen satin, plus velveteen or corduroy slacks with overskirts for straight figures.

New York INS Tom Brigance Brigance

Secrets of Charm by John Robert Powers on Betty Furness show

John Robert Powers outlines Betty Furness charm method as she charms guests like Elsa Maxwell and Martha Scott on television. He praises her for engaging audiences and urges teens to cultivate awareness of others to grow a circle of friends. P.S. promotes Your Most Attractive Voice booklet with 10 cents and return envelope.

Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers Aree Betty Furness Elsa Maxwell Martha Scott Betty

Piano accordion recital by Marilu Stimson Brunson’s students

Marilu Stimson Brunson presents a piano accordion recital Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Marion rural independent school. Among the performers are Dolores Melichar Lois Hall Janice Hennings Terry Keenan Dean Elam Kenny Miller Lorraine Frankline Jerry Hempy Douglas Lint Jimmy Ross Bob Gosnell Joyce Brown Tommy Stelzer Richard Zimmerman Merle Linkletter Barbara Dunlap Carol Hutton Diane Dunlap Barbara Melichar Dolores Klouda Dorothey Procek Barbara Myers and the Accordionaires a 22 piece accordion band. Public is invited.

Marilu Stimson Brunson Marion Rural Independent School Dolores Melichar Lois Hall Janice Hennings Terry Keenan Dean Elam Kenny Miller Lorraine Frankline Jerry Hempy Douglas Lint Jimmy Ross Bob Gosnell Joyce Brown Tommy Stelzer Richard Zimmerman Merle Linkletter Barbara Dunlap Carol Hutton Diane Dunlap Barbara Melichar

Jane Boyd circle gathers for final luncheon of season

Jane Boyd circle of the King’s Daughters met Thursday for a season ending luncheon at the home of Mrs. Ben Tait 1722 Blake boulevard SE. Devotions were led by Mrs. William Hughes The group voted 10 to Camp Good Health and will assist with sewing at the camp New officers installed by Mrs. Carl Goodwin include Miss Bessie Hugunin president and Mrs. H. E.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters Ben Tait Blake Boulevard William Hughes Carl Goodwin Bessie Hugunin H. E

Officers and guests listed for organization meeting

Johnson served as first vice president with Mrs. F. A. Burchard as second vice president, Mrs. R. L. Leamon secretary, Mrs. W. L. Leighton treasurer, and Mrs. Tait as representative. Dr. Jennie McCowen named, with Mrs. Henrietta Doty historian. Mrs. Ada Biba attended as a guest.

Harringtons Fo Note Fiftieth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A D Harrington celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary with open house from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 pm at the Catholic Order of Foresters hall. They married June 12 1901 at St Patrick of Cedar Rapids. Their children include Raymond of Independence Charles of Cedar Rapids and Regis of Penn. they have 11 grandchildren.

Independence A. D. Harrington Order of Foresters Hall St. Patrick’s Church Cedar Rapids Walker Raymond P Charles A Regis A Penn

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