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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1954

Page

4

Hitaga Staff Announced by Mrs Battin

Mrs John Battin announces Camp Hitaga summer staff for Camp Fire Girls near Walker. Eight week session begins Sunday with six universities and eleven colleges represented. Jeanne S Bech Lincoln Neb in charge of Aponita unit with Marian Healey Donna Jean Olson and Marella Gore as assistants. Shabonda unit directed by Argery Ann White with Mary Donahue assisting.

John Battin Hitaga Walker Aponita Blue Bird Marian Healey Davenport Iowa State College Donna Jean Olson Grand Mound St. Olaf’s College Marella Gore Paducah Lindenwood College Camp Fire Girls Argery Ann White Urbana Ill Drury College Mary Donahue Cedar Rapids Cornell College Iowa State Teachers College Joan M. Dixon Silvia Augustana College Mary Ellen Heinicke Aurpelae University of Illinois Sandra Susan Wensel Des Moines Pat Campbell Chicago Purdue University Emilie Lathrop University of Iowa Margery Klontz Oak Park Ruth Kenyon

Jean Carlson Marries Glen Nicholson in Marion

Jean Esther Carlson of Marion becomes the bride of Glen I Nicholson of Marion in a St Pauls Lutheran Marion ceremony. The bride wore ice blue Chantilly lace and nylon tulle over satin with a bowtopped Jean. The couple will reside in Marion where Nicholson serves as high school principal.

Jean E. Carlson Glen I. Nicholson

Bon Voyage Party Honors Milo Simanek Before Europe Trip

Mr and Mrs Leonard Filpy and Mr and Mrs Jack Zazza hosted a bon voyage party for Mr and Mrs Milo Simanek before they depart July 4 for Europe. The Cedar River cottage event marked Mr Simanek’s birthday and the couple’s 31st wedding anniversary with 21 guests including Mr and Mrs Jack McDonald of Iowa City and Mrs Ray Cramer of Sterling Illinois.

Leonard Filipy Jack Zazza Milo Simanek Europe Filipys Simaneks Cedar River Simanek Jack McDonald Iowa City Ray Cramer Sterling, Ill

Miss Janet Whitmore Visits Grandmother in Cedar Rapids

Miss Janet Whitmore of Santa Monica California visits her grandmother Mrs D R Whitmore at 701 Fourteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids for several weeks. She came from Tacoma Washington where she attended Lutheran Pacific College and will return to California to spend the summer with her mother Mrs Opal Wagner.

Janet Whitmore Santa Monica Calif D. R. Whitmore Fourteenth Street Cedar Rapids Tacoma Wash Lutheran Pacific College California Opal Wagner

John Parkes Returns From East Trip

Dr and Mrs John Parke and their daughter Ann 521 Fairview drive SE returned Saturday evening from a two week trip to the East They attended a meeting in New York City and visited Mr and Mrs John B Heidel of Alane former Cedar Rapids residents

John Parke Ann Fairview Drive New York City John B. Heidel Alane Cedar Rapids

Hamiltons Host Small Dinner at Cottage Grove Home

Dr and Mrs Henry H Hamilton of 127 Cottage Grove Avenue SE entertained at a small dinner party in their home Saturday evening.

Henry H. Hamilton Cottage Grove Avenue

Cedar Rapids Woman Leads U S Border Veterans Auxiliary

Mrs Allan C Norton of Cedar Rapids was elected national president of the United Mexican Border Veterans Auxiliary in La Crosse Wisconsin. She succeeds Mrs Alfred L Moody of Indianapolis. Also named to posts were Cedar Rapids residents Mrs Harry P Donovan historian and Mrs Charles Wright conductress among others in the auxiliary and border veterans officers.

Cedar Rapids Allan C. Norton Forest Drive United Mexican Border Veterans Auxiliary la Crosse Wis Norton Alfred L. Moody Indianapolis Veterans Group Walter L. Leschander North Hollywood Calif Harold Milversted Dubuque Harry M. Lass Clinton Harry P. Donovan Walter Lane South Bend Ind Charles Wright James N. Taylor Border Veterans Louis H. Wunschel Davenport Roy R. Fredrickson LaCrosse Benjamin H. Kelter Levi A.beem Ndianapolis Walter J. Lane Claurice G. Closson Indeet Wo ‘Cedar Charles W. _ Rapids National Bulletin of Donovan Taylor

Kremer and Ironside marry in Prairieburg church ceremony

Donna Jean Kremer of Central City and Joseph C. Ironside of Coggon wed at St. Joseph's church Prairieburg in a 9 am double ring service. The couple plans a Newport Virginia navy base life after a East coast honeymoon as Donna resumes teaching this fall.

Donna Jean Kremer Joseph C. Ironside

Jeanne Schmidt Weds William Holmstrom in Charlotte Ceremony

Jeanne Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Schmidt and William T Holmstrom of Clarence son of Mr and Mrs A L Holmstrom of Dayton were married at Immanuel Lutheran Church Charlotte. Rev I G Kitzman officiated the 6 30 p m double ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Iowa City after June 17 where the bridegroom pursues a master’s degree at the University of Iowa.

Piano recital by Mrs. Mitchells students set for Tuesday

Mrs. David Mitchell will present her students in a piano recital Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the YWCA auditorium. The recital lists many participants including Fessler Mary Petsel Richard Sampson Ann Butler Kathy Klumpar Marilyn Dubisher Gordon Mark Dorothy Fessler John Sedore Linda Schroeder Janet Combs Susan Leonard Linda Kluber Sally Tokheim Diane Coombs Gary Kluber Sharon Nolan Ruth Ann Wolf J Zikuda Judy Grunewald Ja Petsel Dorothy Bowser Carol Greiner and Linda Mark.

David Mitchell YWCA Perermaeens Will Fessler Mary Petsel Richard Sampson Ann Butler Kathy Klumpar Marilyn Dubisher Gordon Mark Dorothy Fessler John Sedore Linda Schroedler Janet Combs Susan Leonard Linda Kluber Sally Tokheim Diane Coombs Gary Kluber Sharon Nolan Ruth Ann Wolf J Zikuda Judy Grunewald Ja Petsel Dorothy Bowser Carol Greiner Linda Mark

Obert Meyer Graduates Medical College at Iowa

Robert J. Meyer son of Mr and Mrs L A Meyer 204 Twenty fifth Street SE receives his medical degree at Iowa during commencement Friday Attending the ceremony were his parents his brother Alex A Meyer and his sister and brother in law from Monticello Dr and Mrs Meyer will go to Columbus Ohio for internship at White Cross hospital starting July 1 Alex is on navy leave in San Diego Shirley Ann Wilson marries Ronald George Popelka at St Patrick s Church with double ring service Readings and reception details follow and the couple will reside at 38 Twenty first Avenue SW

Robert J. Meyer L. A. Meyer Twenty-fifth Street Drive Medical Colege University of Iowa Alex A. Meyer J Fraser, Jr Monticello Alex Meyer Navy San Diego St. Patrick’s Church Shirley Ann Wilson Ronald George Popelka Donald Peters Woodrow Wilson First Street NW Robert Slaughter la Crescenta Calif Pop Ward Popelka Twentieth Street NW Judith Lowe Theresa Popelka Nadine Newkirk Cedar View Country Club Bernice Hultman Norma Sheldon Dolores LaVelle Robert Clarke Joy Newkirk Ann Wislsel Chicago Twenty-first Avenue

Virginia Black Leaves on European Tour

Miss Virginia Black of 2418 Grande Avenue SE sails from New York on the Queen Elizabeth for a six nation tour. She will visit England Scotland Italy Germany France Holland Belgium and Switzerland before returning home in September.

Virginia Black Grande Avenue SE New York City Southamphton England Scotland Italy Germany France Holland Belgium Switzerland

Patricia Anne Thomas Weds Roger Hendrickson in Ripley Church

Patricia Anne Thomas and Roger Vik Hendrickson were married Saturday in Ripley Congregational Church. The ceremony featured pink gladiolus and white daisies with a double ring service conducted by Rev. Carl Bast. The couple plans a summer at Hobby Crest Resort and a September move to Iowa City where Hendrickson attends the University of Iowa.

Traer Patricia Anne Thomas Roger Vik Hendrickson Ripley Congregational Church Carl Bast Dean P. Thomas B. Frank Thomas Hendrickson Abner A. Hendrickson Cresco Albert Detje Lawrence McGinnis Minnesota Hobby Crest Resort Ludington Mich Iowa City University of Iowa

Helen Janette Nissen Weds Virgil Ames in Oil City

Miss Helen Janette Nissen of Oil City and Virgil Ames of Diamond Pa were married Saturday at 10 am at St Stephens Church Oil City Attendants were Charles Ames and Mrs Deets hosted at the couple’s home They will reside in Oil City where both work the bride formerly an operator in Cedar Rapids.

Center Junction Helen Janette Nissen Oil City John Nissens Virgil Ames Clinton Ames Diamond St. Stephens Church Helen Ames Charles Ames Glenn Deets Fof Cedar Rapids

LeAnn Cone Weds Donald Keller in Independence Church

In a 4 pm ceremony at First Presbyterian church, LeAnn Cone married A Mc Donald E. Keller of Fort Knox Kentucky. The service featured white gladiolas and peonies with a four tier cake and reception in the parlor. The couple will reside near Elizabethtown after a South wedding trip.

Jack Bantz Lavern Bauer Brandon Don Borchers Jack Hamilton Bernard Deke Opal Melka Glen Caulkins Newton Ed Cornwell Marion Megonigle Carl Stevens Carl Shields Cedar Rapids Keller Miller Beauty Shop Oelwein South Meee Elizabethtown

Webster Family Reunion Held at Ellis Park

The second annual Webster family reunion was held Sunday in Ellis Park with 57 attending. Officers elected were Mrs. Victor Mowery of Monticello president, Mrs. Lloyd Pickett of Monticello vice president, and Edward Webster of Cedar Rapids secretary. Next year's reunion will be held the second Sunday in Anamosa State Park.

Ellis Park Victor Mowery Monticello Lloyd Pickett Edward Webster Cedar Rapids Anamosa State Park

Navy commission for Dr Ernest Lorenc and internship planned

Ernest Lorenc son of Mr and Mrs Frank Lorenc Jr of 1010 Twenty sixth street SE graduated Friday from the College of Medicine at the University of Iowa and received a commission as lieutenant junior grade in the Navy. After swearing in in Omaha he and his wife will travel to Portsmouth Virginia where he will intern for one year at the U S naval hospital followed by two years of active duty.

Ernest Lorenc Frank Lorenc, Jr Twenty-sixth Street College of Medicine University Iowa J.g Navy Omaha Lorene Portsmouth U.S. Naval Hospital

Challed Returns From Northwestern to Visit Mother

Don S. Challed arrives home from Northwestern University to spend a week with his mother Mrs. D. C. Challed at 2017 Glenway Drive SE. He plans to attend the summer session at Northwestern University.

Don S. Challed Northwestern University D. C. Challed Glenway Idrive SE Northwestern

Calmar Couple Wed At St. Aloysius Church

Nadine Marie Reisner daughter of the Kenneth Reisners and George Griffin Jr son of the George Griffins of Fort Atkinson were married Saturday at 9 am in St. Aloysius church. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev P J Friedman with Clarence Rothmeyer aiding on organ. Maid of honor was Joan Huber. best man Sylvester Sluka. Ushers were Neil Griffin and Lawrence Alban. A reception for 45 followed at the Hotel Winneshiek Decorah. The couple will live in Calmar while the groom resumes studies at the University of Iowa where he is a member of Delta Chi.

Slumber party honors Jane Hauskins before Germany trip

Judy Clausen hosted a Saturday night slumber party at 310 Fourth Ave SW with 14 guests honoring Jane Hauskins daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Hauskins. Hauskins sails for Germany from New York City the following Saturday.

Judy Clausen LeRoy Clausens Fourth Avermue SW Jane Hauskins Carl Hauskins Miss Hauskins Germany New York City

Margaret Bottome Circle Plans Breakfast Meeting

Margaret Bottome circle will meet for breakfast Thursday at 8 30 a.m. with Mrs Walter Kahler at 1931 Washington avenue SE. Officers will be installed. Also a cooking tip advises sifting granulated sugar to remove lumps before measuring and to fill the cup over to overflow then level.

Margaret Bottome Walter Kahler Washington Avenue SE

Dinner honors Miss E. Joanna Hagey in Cedar Rapids visit

Miss Bertha Wolf Ethel Shean and Jennie Little hosted a dinner at the Roosevelt hotel Sunday evening honoring Miss E Joanna Hagey of Pasadena California a former Cedar Rapids resident who is visiting here.

Bertha Wolf Ethel Shean Jennie Little Roosevelt Hotel E. Joanna Hagey Pasadena Calif Cedar Rapids

Patricia Moyna Becomes a Bride at St Josephs Church

Patricia Moyna daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Moyna married Milford Koehn son of the William Koehns at St Josephs Catholic church at 10 am Saturday. Rev Daniel D A Gorman officiated as the bridal party included Miss Sheila Moyna maid of honor and Michael Mulroney best man. A reception for 200 followed at the Vets club and the couple left for a brief trip.

Eleader Patricia Moyna C. J. Moyna Milford Koehn William Koehns St. Olaf St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Daniel D. A. Gorman Sheila Michael Mulroney Iowa City William Koehn, Jr Bridesgroom Edward Moyna LaVonne

Helen Joslin Weds Paul T. Schultz in Independence

In a double ring ceremony at St John’s Catholic Church Independence Miss Helen Joslin daughter of Francis J Joslin became the bride of Corporal Paul T Schultz son of Mr and Mrs Darrel Schultz of Sac City The bride wore a satin and nylon gown with Chantilly lace redingote Attendants included Mrs Leo Bargielski of St Louis A reception followed at the Pinicon hotel The couple will reside in Las Cruces New Mexico The bride is a Clarke college graduate and former teacher The groom attended Iowa State college and is stationed at White Sands Missile Range New Mexico.

Jean Esther Carlson Marion Glen I. Nicholson St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Carl T. Wuerffel Edwin R. Carlson Mr. Nicholson Willis Nicholsons Spencer Diane Hess Denver Phyllis Carlson Keith Duncan Columbus Junction Morris Allen Iowa City Edwin Carlson, Jr Marian Hulin Central City St. Joseph’s Church Prairieburg Donna Jean Kremer Paul Kremers Joseph C. Side James Ironside Coggon Joseph Syrovey Shirley Kremer Viola Wall Janet Kester Gary Kester Ironside, Jr Independence First Presbyterian LeAnn Cone Donald E. Keller Fort Knox W. H. Kettlitz Leo J. Cone O. H. Keller St. John’s Catholic Church Helen Joslin Francis J. Joslins Cpl Paul T. Schultz Darrel Schultz Sae City Leo Bargielski St. Louis Sac City R. K. Koppi Waterloo JoAnn Burke James Wester Leland Corkery Rowley Clarke College Dubuque Boston Iowa State College Phi Repos Fraternity

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THE Battin Neta Baxter Cedar Falls Judy Fry Cynthia Ann Coatsworth Mexico Carole, Martin Carol Kellum Iris Garland Vonda Hawkins Dow’ Jas Kan Southwestern College Jo Ann Thompson Hillsdale Illinois Wesleyan College Carleen Zimmerer Cheyenne Wyo Colorado A&m Leona Weisbrod Mince Okla University of Oklahoma Area Horizon Club Agatth Ganette Carl Franks Lucille Haynes Elsie Novotny Marie Harmon Ruth Shafer Esther Hornan Eunice Hoadley Emma Blahnik Milo Simaneks Davis Tle First Street Second Avenue Old Ave 16Th Ave Mt. Vernon Road Ith Ave John Parkes Mrs. Norton U. S. Auxiliary of Border Veterans Jeanne Schmidt Kay Schmidt John Kemp Laverne Stoke London Don Chinburg Gowrie Nelson Andrus Anamosa Jerald Gallagher Clarence Verne Eklund Wayne Ruggenberg DeWitt Mt. Vernon Delta Phi Rho W. T. Holmstron Kenwood Transfer Furniture Store Second Street Obert Meyer Ivnom Medical College Shirley A. Wilson Frank Hutchings David Randolph Douglas Wiley Sandra Jean Wilson Leonard Schultz Jeanette Hagan George W. Lillie Ronald G. Popelka Patricia Thomas R. V. Hendrickson Mary Lynne Marr Portageville Elden Evans Marshall, Minn Tom Ekum McPherson, Kan Dorothy Stevenson F. L. Klinge James McCutcheon Norman Thomas Les Fields Dale Christianson Dale Turnmire Candace Thomas Paula Thomas Sandra Hendrickson Phyllis Helmke Garner Ruth Thomas Donald Keller Beverly Borchers Edwin Keller Dale Zimmerly Dale Jones Center Point Norma Hovey Roger Fox C. L. Raymond Webster Family C.R SUI Don Challed Mother Nadine Reisner George Griffin, Jr Wendell Rogers Iowa Floor Covering CO First Avenue
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