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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1949

Page

2

Miss Adams Weds Fred Root in Seattle Cathedral

Miss Catherine M. Adams and Fred W. Root were married Tuesday at 4 p.m. in St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral Seattle by Canon U H Miller. The couple plans a boat honeymoon to Victoria and Vancouver BC. After July 1 they will reside in Summit Crest apartments Seattle. Mrs Root is an organist and UW music instructor. Mr Root is an organist and instructor.

Catherine M. Adams Fred W. Root St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral Seattle Canon Poland U H. Miller Orville H. Adams Bever Avenue Root John Root Oriskany Falls N. Y Milan Helen Eichinger Walter A. Eichinger R. Hugh Gilbert Victoria Vancouver B. C Summit Crest Ative College University of Washington New York State Teachers College

Twilight recital by Cedar Rapids musicians at church

Three young Cedar Rapids musicians will present a twilight recital this evening at the First Presbyterian church at 7:30. Organists Shirley Wratten and Gerry Lee Lorenzen, pupils of Prof. Eleanor Taylor of Coe College, and violinist Evangelia Thomas, pupil of Mrs. Flora Hromatko Taylor, will perform. The organists are Coe Franklin organ scholarship winners. Public invited.

Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Church Shirley Wratten Gerry Lee Lorenzen Eleanor Taylor Coe College Evangelia Thomas Flora Hromatko Taylor Coe-Franklin

Bride-to-be Miss Marceil Phelan Honored at Picnic Shower

Miss Marceil Phelan, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Phelan, was honored Tuesday at a miscellaneous picnic shower hosted by Mrs Walter Votroubek at the Duck Pond pavilion in Ellis Park. The event, attended by 20 guests, precedes her June 25 marriage to Joseph Kennedy.

Marceil Phelan Walter Votroubek Sixteenth Street Duck Pond Pavilion Ellis Park Phelan Ray Phelan Sixth Avenue SE Joseph Kennedy

Miss Marian Louth Weds Hoyt Fish in Cedar Rapids

Miss Marian Louth and Hoyt Fish were married Saturday morning at St Pauls Methodist Church Cedar Rapids by Rev. John K. Moore. The couple, with their families present, planned a dinner at the Montrose hotel and a northern honeymoon. they will reside in Cedar Rapids.

Marian Louth Hoyt Fish St. Paul’s Methodist Church John K. Moore Montrose Hotel Cedar Rapids

Elks Club to Sponsor Outdoor Fun Night

The Elks club will hold an outdoor fun night Saturday at the club pavilion.

Elks Club The

Earhart Family Reunion Attended By Mrs Earhart In Port Byron

Mrs Charles Earhart of 1623 B Avenue NE spent days with relatives in Moline Illinois and attended the Earhart family reunion at Port Byron NL on Sunday.

Charles Earhart B Avenue Moline Ill Earhart Port Byron

Navy Mothers to Meet at Community House Thursday

Navy Mothers club will convene all day at the Community House with a noon potluck luncheon and an afternoon session of card games.

Navy Mothers Club

Lupton-Tuttleton Wedding in Casper Wyoming

D. Keith Lupton wed Marylyn Tuttleton at First Baptist church in Casper Wyoming read by Rev C M Tuttleton. The ceremony featured Peggy Crawford maid of honor Tom Nielson best man with ushers Clark Lupton and Hugh Erdman. The couple's wedding trip followed to Red Lodge Montana. Lupton holds degrees from Coe College and University of Iowa with a Dartmouth fellowship pending.

Marylyn Tuttleton D. Keith Lupton First Baptist Church Casper Wyo C. M. Tuttleton St. James, Mo Lupton Dwight Lupton Elmhurst Drive Peggy Crawford Tom Nielson Clark Lupton Hugh K. Erdman Gladstone Hotel Red Lodge Mont

Joyce Ealy and Myron Reid Marry at Home Wedding

Miss Joyce Marie Ealy and Myron Reid wed Sunday at 12 30 p m in the home of Dr Theodore G Lilley 2166 Blake boulevard SE Attendants were Miss Betty Ealy and Bernel Reid The bride and groom will reside at 310 Seventh street SE after a brief wedding trip.

Joyce Marie Ealy Myron Reid Theodore G. Lilley Blake Boulevard Betty Ealy Bernel Reid Edward Ealy Fourth Avenue Mr. Reid John Reid Avenue NW Miss Ealy Seventh Street SE

DeMolay Mothers Club elects new officers

New officers of the DeMolay Mothers club have been elected for the year. Mrs. Norman Scott is president, Mrs. Clarence Birr vice president, Mrs. F. G. Strater secretary, and Mrs. Wilson Fernow treasurer. Mrs. Harvey Goode nough retires as president. installing officer was founder Mrs. H. J. Sindahl. Next meeting set for June 21 at 7 30 p.m. at Sokol hall.

DeMolay Mothers Club Norman Scott Clarence Birr F. G. Strater Wilson Fernow H. J. Sindahl Harvey Goodenough Sokol Hall

Sunshine Circle Meets at Lois Frutchey Home Picnic

Sunshine junior circle of the Kings Daughters met Tuesday at 2047 B Avenue NE for a picnic luncheon. New officers honored were Marjorie Merritt president, Marcia Stamy vice president, Jo Anne Miller secretary, Leandra Andrew treasurer, and Lois Frutchey, Dr. Jennie McGowen representatives.

Sunshine Junior Circle of the King’s Daughters Lois Frutchey B Avenue NE Marjorie Merritt Marcia Stamy Jo- Anne Miller Leandra Andrew Jennie McGowen

Cocktail Pique Frock With Waterfall Silhouette

A refined cocktail frock features a crisp silhouette with a waterfall effect. The sheath skirt showcases a double side drape and is accented by a cotton lace stole for an elegant evening look.

Mary Ellen Barker and John C White Married

Mary Ellen Barker and John C White exchanged wedding vows this morning at 8 in Immaculate Conception church before Rt Rev Msgr John M Molloy. The couple will honeymoon at Clear Lake and reside near Cedar Rapids after a reception at the bride's home.

Mary Ellen Barker John C. White Immaculate Conception Church John M. Molloy Nellie Barker Fifteenth Street Mr. White A. C. White Cedar Rapids Glenn O. J. Whalen Anna Mae Miller Sheryl Augustine Robert A. White Edward Sterenchuk Sherman Felmer Rosemary Jennings Mary McCommas Ann Ealy Anna Quaid Clear Lake White LeFebvre Corporation Davenport Arthur Dixon Marilyn

Lois McLain and Rex R. Cline Wed at Trinity Church

Lois M. McLain and Rex R. Cline married in Trinity Methodist Church with Rev. Glen S. Hartong officiating. The bride, daughter of Benjamin F. McLain, wore Chantilly lace and carried a Bible with orchid and roses. After a reception for 200, the couple plans a Coralville home and a trip to Clear Lake. Cline works for National Biscuit Company.

Lois M. McLain Rex R. Cline Trinity Methodist Church Glen S. Hartong Benjamin F. McLain Fourth Avenue Cline Earl Cline Chantilly Marjory McLain Tipton James Wi Leo Marion Karen Kupka Dean E. Cline Roy Hauser James Wilson Lulu Engelman Welty Anna Marie Neessener Clear Lake Coralville National Biscuit Company

Wyoming visitors call on Casper family during East tour

Guests the last few days in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William L. Hladek at 410 Thirty-third street NE were the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Nowlen and their children Barbara and Charles. The Nowlens, from Casper, Wyoming, are on an extended trip through the East.

William L. Hladek Thirty-third Street Charles A. Nowlen Barbara Charles Casper Wyoming East

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Pattern 663

Sixteen flower motifs offered in pattern 663 for transfers suitable for slips linens and other items. Includes directions for edging and sizes from 1x2 inches to 5x10 inches. Send 20 cents to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. P O Box 5740 Chicago 80 Ill. Include pattern number name and address.

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

Designing Women Grandmother Glass Display Idea

The piece extolls displaying treasured old glass in a tiered table by a window to catch light and highlight glints. It suggests collectors may have a few heirloom pieces and encourages bringing them out for family perusal and easy arrangement.

Miss Hildegard Kehren Weds Clifford Jansen in Wayne Zion

Miss Hildegard Kehren and Clifford Jansen wed Sunday at Wayne Zion Lutheran church in Monticello. The bride wore Chantilly lace with a pearl trim and hooped train, carried a white orchid bouquet, and was attended by Clara Kehren and Lois Kehren. The couple plans to live in Cedar Rapids with Mr. Jansen employed by Iowa Electric Light and Power and Mrs. Jansen by Collins Radio.

Monticello Hildegard Kehren Clifford Jansen Wayne Zion Lutheran Church Frederick H. Kehren Jansen William T. Jansen Anamosa Clara Kehren Lois Kehren Russell Lester Estherville Arnold Willis Dwight Gerdes Harold Randecker Raymond Poppe Paul Zimmerman Carolyn Jansen Mary Otten Gary Jansen Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Collins Radio Company

Miss Rosemary Murray Bride Elect Honored In Showers

Miss Rosemary Murray was honored at a Monday miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Harry Teahen with nineteen guests. She will marry Marion Heines on June 20, and a second courtesy was held Tuesday at Mrs. Robert W. Greene’s home with twenty five guests.

Rosemary Murray Harry Teahen First Avenue NW Henry Teahen Edward Teahen A. H. Garrett Miss Murray Marion Heines Robert W. Greene Bever Avenue Greene Robert Worcester J. L. Hartman Richard Lewis

Loyd and Mrs McKee Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Loyd McKee of 1302 K street SW will observe their twenty fifth wedding anniversary tomorrow. Ralph H Chiverton father of Mrs McKee will host an open house at the McKee home for friends and relatives in the afternoon and evening.

Loyd McKee K Street Ralph H. Chiverton McKee James McKee John McKee

Sweater Tops Rise With Cocktail Dresses In 1950s Look

Fashion notes from New York describe sweater bodices paired with cocktail and dinner dresses. Designers push high necked or collared sweater tops with push up or capped sleeves, matched to velvet and silk satin skirts for a chic ultra casual and tweedy ensemble.

New York INS

Good Old Days Talk Reveals a Woman’s Age

Alicia Hart notes that women who reject being middle aged reveal their age via clinging to past eras. She argues middle aged women dress and cosmetic enhance yet cannot escape references to the 1920s and earlier. Young listeners grow bored by reminiscences while aging friends resist constant nostalgia.

Alicia Hart NEA

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