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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

6

Anne Ford’s Rainy Debut Dazzles Detroit Society

Auto heiress Anne Ford defied heavy rain at a garden debut beside her Ford mansion. Guests included international society figures with Meyer Davis orchestra and Ella Fitzgerald in attendance as Jacques Frank’s lavish 18th century setting weathered the downpour. Anne swapped a pale green Dior gown for a white organza ball gown after a quick change, then rejoined the reception with her parents as the party continued despite the soaking setback.

Anne Ford Charlotte Meyer Davis Ella Fitzgerald Jacques Frank Dior Bergdorf-Goodman New York Deb

Beck Houseguests Return to Ceylon

Mr and Mrs Eugene B Thomson and their children Peggy and David left last week for their home in Colombo Ceylon After two months in the home of Mrs Thomson s parents Mr and Mrs David S Beck 3008 Thirtieth St SE Dr Thomson is assistant attache for the American embassy in Colombo

Eugene B. Thomson Peggy David Colombo Ceylon Thomson David S. Beck

Joyce Bicknese and Loyd Slouha Married

Sacred Heart Church in Oxford Junction hosted the Saturday ceremony for Joyce Ann Bicknese and Loyd E Slouha. Rev Joseph Kissling officiated. Maid of honor was Jean Bicknese, with Don Slouha as best man and sisters as flower girls. A breakfast for 140 followed. the couple will reside in Wyoming where the groom works.

Oxford Junction Sacred Heart Catholic Church Joyce Ann Bicknese Edwin Bicknese Loyd E. Slouha George Slouhas Joseph Kissling Jean Bicknese Don Slouha Jonn Kay Bicknese Wendy Slouha

Mandel and Katzoff Married in Cedar Rapids Temple Ceremony

Miss Meta Susan Mandel and Richard Stanley Katzoff were married Saturday evening at Temple Mt. Zion Cedar Rapids. Rabbi Gunther Plaut officiated. reception for 40 followed at the bride’s father’s home. The couple plans to reside in Minneapolis after a Wisconsin trip.

Myra Mandel Harvey Winston Los Angeles James Gainsley Orin Rubenstein Minneapolis Wisconsin Katzoff University of Illinois School of Dental Hygiene University of Minnesota College of Dentistry Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity

Sharon Martin Weds Terry Fairchild at First Congregational

Sharon Martin daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherman Martin of Independence wed Terry L Fairchild son of Mr and Mrs Delmar Fairchild at 7 30 pm Saturday in Winthrop First Congregational Church officiated by Rev Claude Smith. William Kurtz and ushers Douglas Fairchild attended. Reception for 90 guests. Bride employed at People's Hospital in Independence. Groom attended Wartburg College and will work for Kent Feed Co in Waterloo. They plan to live in Independence.

Winthrop First Congregational Church Sharon Martin Sherman Martins Independence Terry L. Fairchild Delmar Fairchilds Claude Smith William Kurtz Charles Crains Rowley Douglas Fair Ichild People’s Hospital Wartburg College Kent Feed Co Waterloo

Volga Anniversary Observed by Oldfathers Family

Mr and Mrs Frank Oldfather marked their forty ninth wedding anniversary in Volga on Tuesday. The celebration honored the couple and their two daughters and sons in law Mrs Howard Rahmiller 25 years and Mr and Mrs J F Heubsch 21 years.

Volga Frank Oldfather Howard Rahmiller J. F. Heubsch

Lowden Girl Wed To Michigan Man

Miss Lorna Kruckenberg daughter of Mrs. Paul Kruckenberg and the late Mr Kruckenberg wed Wal dome Bergdolt son of the George Bergdolts of Frankenmuth Michigan at Trinity Lutheran church Sunday. The Rev Theodore J Eickelberg officiated. The couple hosted two hundred guests at a reception. The bride works for American Trust and Savings Bank and the groom teaches at Trinity day school.

Leonard Selmon Roberta ‘Kruckenberg Delbert Kruckenberg Harold Bergbolt Frank Jenmuth Robert Kruckenberg Norman Bergbolt Merlon Kruckenberg American Trust and Savings Bank Trinity Day School

Comfort Week Promotes Foot Health Led by Dr Scholl

In a national push foot comfort week runs June 17 to 24 led by Dr William M Scholl famed foot authority who urges proper fitting shoes and early care to prevent major foot troubles. Stores nationwide will educate the public on proper foot care during the observance.

William M. Scholl Foot Authority Scholl

Convention Elects Mrs. Fred Swab

Mrs. Fred Swab of 220 Tenth Street NW was chosen vice president at the Iowa department Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War three day convention in Des Moines held over the weekend.

Fred Swab Tenth St Des Moines Iowa Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Swab

Helen Weaver and William Taylor Wedded in Marion Church

Miss Helen Kathryn Weaver daughter of Landen D Weaver and William G Taylor son of Mr and Mrs William Taylor were married at the Marion Christian church Sunday at 2 attended by Diana Lee Weaver Esther Weaver Margaret Lenter Sheri Gray of Monticello. Best man was Derald Taylor with groomsmen Jim Fleming and Allen Avis. Calvin Taylor served as ringbearer. A reception followed in the church parlors. The bridegroom works for the federal government in the sealed corn and grain division and the couple will reside in Coggon.

Marion Christian Church Helen Kathryn Weaver Leland D. Weavers William G. Taylor William Taylor Central City Herbert Kohl Diana Lee Weaver Esther Weaver Margaret Lenter Sheri Gray Monticello Derald Taylor Paris Jim Fleming Cedar Rapids Allen Avis Everett Darrel Weaver Richard Fleming Calvin Taylor Coggon

Patricia McGlashing Wed to Ronald Weber

Iowa City marriage notice for Patricia Rae McGlashing and Ronald Arthur Weber on a Saturday ceremony at 3. Parents listed as Mr and Mrs Ben McGlashing and Mr and Mrs Donald A Weber. Attendants Vivian McGlashing and Dennis Ford McGlashing of Cedar Rapids. Couple to reside at 4000 Soutter Ave SE.

Iowa City Patricia Rae McGlashing Ben McGlashing Tenth St Ronald Arthur Weber Donald A. Webers Eighth Ave Vivian McGlashing Dennis Ford McGlashing Cedar Rapids Baxter Motors Wilson and Co Soutter Ave. SE

Constance Townsley Named Amvet Queen for Iowa

Clinton Miss Constance Townsley was chosen Miss Iowa Amvet at the state convention. She received a $50 bond and will represent Iowa at the national Amvet convention in August. Townsley is employed by Encore Beauty Salon in Cedar Rapids.

Clinton Constance Townsley Iowa Amvet Iowa Department Iowa Amvets Townsley En‘core Beauty Salon Cedar Rapids

Sandra Floy Weds Lt Eugene Teggatz at Thornton

Sandra Floy daughter of Mr and Mrs William Floy married Lt Eugene Teggatz son of Mr and Mrs Orville Teggatz of Williamsburg in a St Pauls American Lutheran church ceremony. Rev R D Floy and Rev J C Langholz officiated. The bride wore lace over taffeta with a V neck and three quarter sleeves and carried white peonies and carna tions. Maid of honor Lois Ingels Maynard. Best man Leonard Teggatz Williamsburg. groomsmen Dennis Sandersfeld Gordon Teggatz Williamsburg and Buford Floy Ushers David Heckenbach Denver Ringbearer. Reception in Thornton school gym. Couple left for northern Minnesota. Bride a Iowa State graduate teaching at Lake Mills. groom another Iowa State graduate serving in the air force at Kelly AFB San Antonio.

Lois Ingels Maynard Jo Ann Teggatz Williamsburg Barbara Floy Leonard Teggatz Dennis Sandersfeld Gordon Teggatz Buford Floy David Heckenbach Denver Thornton School Minnesota Iowa State University Lake Mills Teggatz Air Force San Antonio Kelly Afb

Cohrs Family Visits Miami Relative in SE Minneapolis Home

Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Cohrs and their children Debbie Nancy Amy and Mary arrived for a month's visit in the home of Mrs. Cohrs' parents Mr and Mrs J J Jacobs at 1835 Third Ave SE Miami neighbors report the family staying over the weekend.

Robert D. Cohrs Debbie Nancy Amy Mary Miami

Mrs Harry Johnson Returns From Winter Trip

Mrs Harry S Johnson of 1546 Fourth Ave SE returned Monday after spending the winter with her son Lawrence H Johnson in Hobbs New Mexico and with friends in El Paso Texas.

Harry S. Johnson Fourth Ave Lawrence H. Johnson Hobbs N.M el Paso Texas

Elaine Pospishil Leaves for Camp Director Post

Miss Elaine Pospishil daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Pospishil of 198 Seventeenth Ave SW leaves Tuesday for Syracuse New York to serve as waterfront director at Camp Hoover.

Elaine Pospishil Frank J. Pospishil Seventeenth Ave Syracuse N.Y Camp Hoover

Grapes Observe Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Hubert Grapes will observe their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Sunday from 3 to 5 at an open house in St Pat s hall.

Winthrop Hubert Grapes St. Pat's Hall

James Doyles Host Welcome Miss Hilton As Guest

Miss Sandra Hilton of Los Angeles is spending a month as a guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James P. Doyle at 125 Thirty-eighth Street Northeast.

Sandra Hilton Los Angeles James P. Doyle Thirty-eighth St

Clista Davis Weds Kellogg Man in Presbyterian Rite

Miss Clista Davis daughter of Floyd Davis and the late Mrs. Davis married Delmar Brown son of the Leroy Browns of Kellogg in a Sunday ceremony at the Presbyterian church. Rev. Ostermeier officiated. The bride wore Alencon lace over satin with a veil and colonial bouquet.

Doris Brown Kellogg Walter Brown Portland Ore Dick Anthony Anamosa Richard Cline Ronald Davis Paris Beauty Academy Cedar Rapids Brown Iowa State University

Select Swimsuit By Figure Type

Urbana experts advise matching swimsuit style to figure type. Six main styles dominate this season: maillot, skirted, boy-legged, side-draped, bikini, and blouson with bloomers. Emphasis is on coordinated ensembles including jackets skirts shorts and caps.

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Washable Terrycloth Becomes Full-Fledged Table Linen

A vintage feature extols terrycloth as washable linen suitable for banquets and casual patio meals. It highlights easy care by washing in hot soap, then drying, offering a durable, ready-for-service fabric.

Carolyn Shaull Becomes a Bride

Carolyn Shaull daughter of the Clellan Shaulls married David Hanzelka son of Mr and Mrs John Hanzelka of Belle Plaine Saturday at St John s Catholic church in Blairstown. Attendants included Patricia Walters maid of honor Barbara Sparrow Kathy Walter bridesmaids. Best man John Hanzelka Jr groomsmen Paul Mussel John Dosel ushers Mike McGivern Charles Ledger. Reception for 160 at Legion hall. Couple to live at 63 Eighth St SE Cedar Rapids. both employed by Collins Radio Co.

Blairstown St. John's Catholic Church J Carolyn Shaull Clellan Shaulls David Hanzelka John Hanzelka Belle Plaine Patricia Walters Watkins Barbara Sparrow Cedar Rapids Kathy Walter John Hanzelka, Jr Paul Mussel John Dosel Mike McGivern Marengo Charles Ledger Legion Hall Richardson Texas Eighth St Collins Radio Co

Tipton Woman To Head Cedar Cancer Chapter

Mrs Glen Eaton of Tipton was elected chair man of the Cedar county chapter American Cancer Society at the annual meeting. She has served as Tipton chair man for five years and will lead a slate including vice chairmen Edith Crock and Mrs Grover Langfeldt, secretary Eleanor Stonerook, and treasurer Mrs William Butterbrodt.

Tipton Glen Eaton Cedar County American Cancer Society West Branch Dick Hummell David Hamilton Bennett Hugh Doty Mechanicsville Ray Potter L. W. Meyer Stanwood Neil Boyle Crusade Don Irey Clarence County Cancer Crusade Don Silkman

King's Daughters to Tour Public Library Thursday

The Bible chairmen of the Linn County King's Daughters and Sons will meet Thursday at 2 for a conducted tour of the public library. All King's Daughters are welcome and there will be a brief meeting before the tour.

Linn County King’s Daughters and Sons King’s Daughters

Education Board Renews Robins City Hall Lease

The Cedar Rapids board of education renewed a lease for an abandoned Robins school to the town for another year. Robins has used the building as city hall since joining the district two years ago, while both sides seek a sale at the lowest price possible but remain constrained by law requiring sale to the highest bidder. The lease runs until June 30, 1962, after attorney Clint Moyer advised on alternatives.

Cedar Rapids Robins Clint Moyer

Cedar Rapids Board to Meet with Noel Ridge Protesters

The Cedar Rapids board of education will meet at 7 30 tonight with objectors to a proposed junior high school at Noel Ridge Park. Residents near the site opposed the south half of a 20 acre parcel north west of Noelridge Elementary. The land was bought from Marion district. President B A Jensen says the board had no choice and will explain the decision.

Cedar Rapids B. A. Jensen

Loomis Wins Low Bid for Wilson Science Project

The Cedar Rapids board of education accepted low bids totaling 80 652 for renovations at Wilson junior high school including Loomis Brothers Construction Co for general work at 63 542 Kehrer-Wheatland for plumbing and HVAC at 13 150 and Fandel Electric Co for electrical at 3 960. Acoustical work plans for four junior high schools were approved and bids slated to be received July 17 at 2 p.m.

Cedar Rapids

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Society Detroit Anne Ford Henry Ford II Mr. Ford Raymond Coffey UPI Beck Joyce Bicknese Loyd Slouha L. E. Slouha Meta Mandel R.S. Katzoff Volga Anniversaries Lowden Michigan Helen Weaver Patricia McGlashing Ronald Weber AMVET Sandra Floy Lt. Teggatz Thornton J. J. Jacobs Eugene Teggatz Harry Johnson Trip Commonwealth Beauty Shop Helene Curtis Mary Ellen Uleh Pauline Snyder Janet Halseberg Helen Stabenow Eloise Backstrom James Doyles Clista Davis Carolyn Shaull Cedar Cancer Martins Loomis Wilson Science Project
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