Similarities In Lives of 2 Hostesses
Washington correspondent profiles two prominent hostesses Ruth Montgomery compares Ruth Wiley Buchanan and Marjorie Merriweather Post. Both inherit wealthy backgrounds, raise families, and run grand Washington estates with European antiques. They share social influence, diplomatic connections, and long friendships despite past public feuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Montgomery
Ashington
INS
Midwest
Washington
Merriweather Post
Post- Toasties
Joseph E
Moscow
Davies
Mt. Vernon Seminary
Russia
Wiley Buchanan
Ruth
William J. Hale
Great
Michigan
H. H. Dow
Midland
Mich
Marjorie Post
Connecticut College For Women
Europe
U.S
Luxembourg
Perle Mesta
Marjorie
Gwendolyn Cafritz
Buchanans
Mrs. Post
Charlotte
Park Coburns Host Bridal Dinner In Cedar Rapids Area
Shirley Ann Rolfe and Richard Dean Coburn will be honored at a 7 30 p m bridal dinner at the Colonial Inn. The couple marry Friday at St Pauls Methodist Church with Park M Coburn and his wife of Sioux City hosting. Cedar Rapids guests include the Rolfe family and several listed relatives and friends from multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Ann Rolfe
Richard Dean Coburn
Colonial Inn
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Park M. Coburn
Sioux City
Gerald R. Rolfe
Ruth Heinen
Marsha Erickson
Faye Renner
Douglas Owen
Cedar Rapids
Arthur S. Elliott
Arthur, Jr
Stillwater
Okla
John Fain
Woodville
Texas
Gerald Conley
Poplar Grove
Ill
Delbert Coburn
Omaha
Gwen Holt
New Hampton
Tom Gerkin
Jerry Conley
Aurelia
Calvin de Vires
Ackley
Perry Family Returns From Florida Vacation
Mr and Mrs Kenneth L Perry and their sons Kenneth Jr and Byron return from a two week vacation in Florida They visited Mrs Perry s brothers in law and sisters the Louis Semohas in Palm Beach and the Tony Mancias in Lake Park at 1404 E Avenue NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth L. Perry
Kenneth, Jr
Byron
E Avenue NE
Florida
Mrs. Perry
Louis Semohas
Palm ‘Beach
Tony Mancias
Lake Park
Lois Collins on wolves and Manhattan
Lois Collins a top fashion and figure model in New York describes wolves in Manhattan as older married millionaires playboys and middle aged men on expense accounts. She aims to marry and have a happy home while supporting her 3 year old son Michael and describes her career earnings and life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
EW York
Manhattan Wolves
Lois Collins
Denver
Lois
iLois
Michael
East Side
Columbia University
Manhattan
Happy homes defy night confinement with unbridled joy
Residents reveal they love their homes so much they refuse to leave at night, celebrating indoor happiness and comfort. The item notes a humorous take on homebound contentment without citing specific people or places.
Farewell Luncheon for Mrs Yoakam Held at Elks Club
Mrs. Richard D. Yoakam of 1936 Washington Avenue SE was honored Tuesday at a farewell luncheon at the Elks club. Hostesses to 12 guests included Mrs. Kate Terry Loomis and Mrs. Murray Snell. Mrs. Yoakam will move July 1 with her family to Bloomington Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard D. Yoakam
Washington Avenue SE
Elks Club
Kate Terry Loomis
Second Avenue SE
Murray Snell
Avenue NE
Walter Winkrantz
Mansfield Avenue
Yoakam
Bloomington
Ind
Joyce Lamparek Heads Nationalist Ticket in Election
Joyce Ann Lamparek of Cedar Rapids and Judy Pilmer of Indianola led rival tickets at the Hawkeye Girls State in Cedar Falls with Lamparek as Nationalist gubernatorial nominee and Pilmer as Federalist choice. Invoking ceremonies featured Gov. Herschel Loveless, while other Nationalist and Federalist candidates named officers and officials for the mock government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
INS
Joyce Ann Lamparek
Cedar Rapids
Judy Pilmer
Indianola
Iowa
Patricia Murray
Jefferson
Marian Glime
Forest City
Mary Fontana Feted At Miscellaneous Shower
Bride-elect Miss Mary Fontana daughter of Mrs Francis Fontana 909 Eighteenth Street SW was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs Edward J Sedlacek 3317 Mansfield Avenue SE. Forty guests attended as pastel decorations adorned the home. The wedding to Mary L Jenson is set for June 29 at 11 am in St Patrick’s Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fontana
Francis Fontana
Eighteenth Street
Edward J. Sedlacek
Mansfield Avenue
Sedlacek
Fontana
Miss Fontana
Mary L. Jenson
St. Patrick’s Church
Women win prizes at Ellis park golf day
Forty six women played at Ellis park on Wednesday. Mrs Joseph Best sank an approach on nine and Mrs John M Leonard on three. Mrs William Moeller was medalist with 46. Card prizes went to Mrs Charles Hough Mrs Donald Herman and Miss Patty Holmes in groups A B and C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Park
Joseph Best
John M. Leonard
William Moeller
Charles Hough
Donald Herman
Patty Holmes
Cedar Valley Ladies Honor Mrs Frisk at Shower
Members of the Cedar Valley Ladies' club honored Mrs. Jack Frisk, 1112 Twenty first avenue SW, at a shower Wednesday evening. The event for 23 was hosted by Mrs. Jess Stevens, 2387 Thompson street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Valley
Cahalans Celebrate Fortieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Cahalan of 2746 Iowa avenue SE will observe their fortieth wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cahalan
Iowa Avenue SE
A Lovely You Tanning Tips and Color Advice
A healthful tanning note urges avoiding sunburn as skin damage. It advises applying sunscreen, limiting direct exposure, moisturizing after sun, and using a rich night emollient. It also promotes choosing flattering colors and offers a leaflet on color guidance by mail with a stamped envelope and 5c.
Showers For Miss Carolyn Kriz Precede June 29 Wedding
Miss Carolyn Kriz daughter of Mr and Mrs Clem F Kriz of 1939 Grande avenue SE receives multiple pre wedding showers. A Thursday coffee at Mrs M D Marrs 345 Park Terrace SE hosted twenty two guests featured red rose centerpiece. A kitchen shower at Mrs Charles W Johnsons 349 Park Terrace SE followed with pink rose decor. Hostesses included Mrs Rich ard Rinderknecht and daughters Barbara and Jennie. Miss Kriz will marry Lt Joseph J Enzler of 3615 Bever avenue SE June 29 at All Saints church showing strong local family and naval ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Kriz
Clem F. Kriz
Grande Avenue SE
Kriz
M. D. Marr
Park Terrace SE
Park Terrace
Johnson
Jennie
Richard Rinderknecht
Barbara
Vernon Drive
Joseph J. Enzler
Joseph W. Enzler
Bever Avenue
All Saints Church
Mrs Jones And Children End Visit At Hill Home
Mrs. Robert A. Jones and her children Karen and Vincent concluded a two week stay with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hill at 1706 Sixth avenue SE and left Thursday for Arlington Heights Illinois to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Jones
Karen
Vincent
Arlington Heights
Ill
Margaret Neuzil and Ronald Chocoland wed in Blairs town ceremony
Margaret Neuzil daughter of Dr and Mrs P V Neuzil married Ronald F Chocoland son of Dr and Mrs John Chocoland in St John s Catholic church Blairs town The double ring ceremony at 930 am was read by Rev E W Neuzil uncle The couple will reside in Hollywood California where Chocoland works with CCS Enterprises Motion Picture Producers The bride wore nylon sheer gown with lace medallion accents and carried a white orchid covered prayer book A reception followed in church parlors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairstown
St. John’s Catholic Church
Margaret Jane Neuzil
P. V. Neuzil
Ronald F. Chocoland
Hollywood
Calif
John Chocoland
Curacao
N.W.I
E. W. Neuzil
Iowa City
Patricia Sankot
Edward Johnston
Lisbon
Doris Leaven
Nancy Shonka
Independence
Joan Yeager
Bellevue
Joyce Rathjen
Marengo
Gene Neuzil
Ames
James Neuzil
Cedar Rapids
Charles Rathjens
Eddie Johnston
Tomas Neuzil
John Heilman
Wayne Becker
Mt. Mercy College
Department of Nursing
Chocoland
Regiopolis College
Kingseton
Ont
Creighton University
Omaha
CCS Enterprises
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Eisenhower
John Foster Dulles
Connecticut
Chevy Chase
Dallas
Washington City
Embassy
Washington Estate
International News
Mrs. Wiley Buchanan
Park Coburns
Yours
Woerderhort
Formou
Kenneth Perrys
Playboys
Mrs. Yoakam
Joyce Lamparek
Jack Frisk
Town & Country
Short
Bermudas
Jamtzem
Mrs. Jones
Margaret Neuzil
Ronald Chocoland
Bezdek
Bezdek's Florists
Marion Blvd
Marion Ph
Feshow
2Nd ST
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