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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1954

Page

4

Arlene Pisney Weds Kenneth Dolan in Has Memorial Church

Arlene Pisney daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Pisney Route 3 and Kenneth Dolan son of Mr and Mrs J R Dolan 2331 C avenue NE exchanged marriage vows Sunday in Has Memorial Presbyterian church. Reverend Z F Pauk read the double ring service as white flowers palms and candelabra adorned the altar. The bride wore imported Chantilly lace and nylon tulle over satin with a cutaway jacket and scalloped lace. Her veil matched a lace Juliet cap with seed pearls. She carried a shower bouquet of stephanotis white carnations and a white orchid. Miss Patricia Pisney was maid of honor and Miss Kaye Stumme wore light blue metallic taffeta. Best man Daniel Pauk and groomsman Pete Sargeant attended. Ushers were Leo Bena and William Funcke. flower girl Linda Kay Bena. soloist Jo Ann Kubik. After a church reception 150 guests attended. The couple left for a two week trip. they will reside in Iowa City where Dolan studies medicine and Pisney will work as a medical technician.

Arlene Pisney Louis Pisney Kenneth Dolan J. R. Dolan C Avenue NE Has Memorial Presbyterian Church Z. F. Pauk Patricia Pisney Kaye Stumme Muscatine Daniel Pauk Pete Sargeant Leo Bena William Funcke Linda Kay Bena Jo Ann Kubik Mrs. Dolan Charlene Novotny Gloria Johnston Mary Ann Verhille Martha Osgood Roosevelt Hotel Michigan Canada Iowa City Dolan University of Iowa The Veterans Hospital Alpha Delta Pi Sorority TRAER Charlotte Ann Vanicek Dennis H. Murphy Topeka Charles Vanicek Donald Murphy Des Moines Charles Luce Waterloo Ruth Thomas Wayne Dunlavey David Vanicek Danny Martin Catherine Conant Mt. Ayr Daily Capital Jake Ladora Baptist Church Victor Betty Lang Robert Goodman Alvin Wetter Arthur Lang Alfred Goodman Cheyenne Wye Kay Augustine Marlene Charlene Bolger Blairstown University of Riverside St. Mary's Church Mary Lois Yeggy John R. Yeggys Theophane V. Couillard Mary Couillard Bradford Thomas L. Wolfe Bernadine Veggy Martha Dautremont Martha Anne Veggy Richard Veggy John Carter Linda Meets Donnie Wayne Harrison Richard Randall Harrison Don Couillard James Schnoebelen St. Mary’s Hall New Jersey

Dysart High School 1910 Graduates Reunite at Home

Mrs. R. W. Dysart and Mrs. Nettie Gaston hosted a reunion for the 1910 Dysart high school graduates at 375 Park Terrace SE. One member, Mrs. Neva Benton of New Ulm Minn, was absent. Attendees included Mrs. Ralph Schuhart Mrs. Frank Cavaliar Mrs. Alva Gates Miss Alva Mohr Mrs. Frank Sewall and Mrs. Frank Brunner with Mrs. Hazel Guider as a guest.

R. W. Dysart Nettie Gaston Dysart High School Des Moines Frank Sewall Iowa City Frank Brunner Nora Springs Hazel Guider Cedar Rapids

Mrs Volz Visits Daughter in Chicago for Graduation

Mrs. Ben Volz of 3910 Johnson Avenue NW leaves Tuesday morning for Chicago to visit her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Sevening for a week and attend her granddaughter Karen Sevening's high school graduation.

Ben Volz Johnson Avenue Chicago Don Sevening Karen Sevening

James L Shives Arrive Cedar Rapids for Visit

Mr and Mrs James L Shive arrive Sunday from Honolulu where he served as a navy lieutenant aboard the USS Hitchit. They will spend a week with his parents at 2952 Wildwood Court NE, joined by relatives from Marshalltown and Lewisburg Pa. He has just received discharge after three years in the South Pacific. they were married recently in Honolulu.

James L. Shive Honolulu Navy South Pacific

Verne Hollopeters Noting Golden Wedding Celebration

Verne Hollopeters and his wife Jes sie marked their golden anniversary with a trip to the Quad cities. The Cedar Rapids couple, married in Toledo Iowa, have lived 30 years in Cedar Rapids. He is 74 and she is 68. They have a daughter Mrs Edward Jennings and a grandson. their son Avon D. Hollopeter was killed in World War II.

Verne Hollopeter C Avenue NE Quad Cities Toledo Hollopeter Jessie Marcellus Iowa County Cedar Rapids Edward Jennings Avon D. Hellopeter

Cedar Rapids Zoning Ordinance Change Hearing Planned

Cedar Rapids Iowa residents hear a proposed ordinance amending the Use District and Height and Area Maps for Auditor's Plat No. 288 Cedar Rapids Linn County The measure would reclassify Lots 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 from C to A residential and adjust height and area limits The council calls a public hearing at City Hall with the Gazette noting the public is invited to attend and comment Published June 1954 Cedar Rapids Gazette

Cedar Rapids Kowa Iowa Auditor's Linn County Low BE AR Rapids Ction Dear Rapids

Enzlers Celebrate Silver Anniversary at Roosevelt Hotel

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Enzler hosted a silver wedding anniversary dinner dance in the Roosevelt hotel Roosevelt room. Decorations featured white flowers and tapers in silver candelabra. Out of town guests included Walter Enzler and family from Waterloo. Mary Kauzlich of Des Moines. Msgr. L. J. Enzler. Joe Rhomberg and family from Dubuque. Rev. Tom Rhomberg from Monticello. Jack and Bill Rhomberg of Elkader. Mary Rhomberg of Chicago. Frank Marinan of Waterloo. and Jim and Bernard Herbers with Iowa City guests.

J. W. Enzler Bever Avenue Roosevelt Roosevelt Hotel Mr. Enzler Walter Enzler Rosalie Janice Ann Waterloo Mary Kauzlich Des Moines L. J. Enzler Joe Rhomburg Chhildren Jack Bill Dubuque Tom Rhomberg Monticello Joe Rhomberg Bernard Herbers Iowa City

Charlotte Vanicek Becomes a Bride

Miss Charlotte Ann Vanicek and Dennis H. Murphy of Topeka repeated nuptial vows at 4 p.m. in a Methodist church amid white gladiolas car nations and daisies. The couple, parents listed, were married by Rev. Charles Luce with Ruth Thomas on organ and Wayne Dunlavey singing. Bridal party and reception followed for 125 guests. the couple will reside in Topeka after honeymoon to Colorado.

Mrs DeHart Visits Relatives in North Hollywood

Mrs. George DeHart of North Hollywood California and a former Cedar Rapids resident is visiting her aunts Mrs. M Thayer Mrs. J Brown and Mrs. A Warren at 375 Fifteenth Street SE.

Em Diggins Cedar Rapids Stevie Cain Hollywood Calif Diggins Joe Stourne Twentyfirst Avenue Floyd Ernst A Avenue George DeHart North Hollywood M. Thayer J. Brown A. Warren Fifteenth Street

Welcome Wagon Picnic At Bever Park

Welcome Wagon club members held a Sunday family picnic in Bever Park with about fifty people served a potluck dinner. Games were played and shared among attendees.

Welcome Wagon Club

Emily Penningroth Weds Floyd Ray Domer in Iowa City Ceremony

Emily Penningroth daughter of Dr and Mrs Paul W Penningroth of Jacksonville Florida married Floyd Ray Domer son of Mr and Mrs William Ray Domer of Marion in a double ring ceremony at the Methodist church in Iowa City. Officiants were Revs Louis Penningroth and Robert Lanks. Attendants included Misses O'Brien Sutherland Schilling and Kenneth Ireland served as best man with ushers Gene Michel Glen Moser and R Paul Penningroth. The couple plan pharmacy studies after both are University of Iowa graduates.

Methodist Iowa City Emily Penningroth Paul W. Penningroth Jacksonville Fla Floyd Ray Domer William Ray Domer Marion Louis Penningroth Robert Lanks White Gladiolus Frances Ford James O’brien

Blazeks Host Detroit-bound Visitors Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs George Blazek and their son George hosted weekend guests Mr and Mrs David Davis and their sons Allan and Mark two former Cedar Rapids residents now living in Detroit at 2027 Linn boulevard SE.

George Blazek Linn Boulevard David Davis Allan Mark Cedar Rapids Detroit

Major Trend In Furniture Is Feminine

Chicago report notes a shift to traditional feminine furniture at the $325 million International Home Furnishings Market. Pink finishes, white upholstery, shutter motifs, and cozy corner groupings mark a move from stark modern to softer, more feminine styles with aqua blues and silver hardware gaining prominence.

Olga Curtis Chicago INS

Colorful Wood Tone Finishes Highlight Pastel Upholstery

A description notes wood tone finishes paired with pastel upholstery. Paler hues include pistachio-like green and lemon yellow, complemented by a pink and white top running color scheme. The portrayal emphasizes a soft, vintage palette.

Lang Good manWedding in Ladora Church

Miss Betty Lang of Ladora wed Robert Goodman in a double ring ceremony Friday at 8 p.m. in the Baptist church south of Victor. Rev. Alvin Wetter officiated as guests watched a floral altar setting. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle over satin with a fingertip veil. She carried white carnations and stephanotis. The reception served about 100 guests in church parlors. The couple plans to reside in Ladora.

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Linn County Iowa

Notice of appointment of James J. Griffin as executor of the estate of Jean Henry Griffin, deceased of Linn County Iowa. Creditors must present their claims to Willis A. Glassgow, attorney, in the district court. Immediate payment requested.

Ino Iowann Jean Henry Griffin Linnity Iowa Ose Havi Sam Whie Cler Linn County Istrict Court

Mary Lois Yeggy Weds Theophane Couillard in Vermont Church

Miss Mary Lois Yeggy daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Yeggy and Theophane V Couillard son of Mrs Mary Couillard Bradford were married in St Marys Church Riverside The ceremony was read by Rev Thomas L Wolfe with organ music by Bernadine Veggy and Martha Dautremont. The couple plans a honeymoon in New Jersey and summer in the area.

Designing Women by Elizabeth Hillyer in Chicago

Paul McCobb debuts elegant simple lamps in Chicago market previews for fall. Distinctive slender silhouettes, tall forms, shallow shades, fuse leather brass and polished wood columns. Natural walnut gray beige sand drift colors harmonize with McCobb furniture palettes. The palette also includes white beige sand and tree bark shades.

Elizabeth Hillyer Paul McCobb Chicago McCobb

Weddings Across Several Towns Include Five Ceremonies

In Cedar Rapids Miss Mary Anne Jerman married Curtis E. Martin in an afternoon ceremony at Lowry Air Force Base Denver. Independence saw Miss Mary Darlene Ossman wed Albert C. Althaus in St John’s Catholic church. Keswick joined Miss Margaret Keller and Rich ard LaMar Carrick in a June 12 Methodist ceremony. Monona’s St Pauls Lutheran church hosted Lucille Lunde and Roger Hackhart June 10. The couples plan to live in Minneapolis and nearby areas with spouses employed by Pillsbury Mills and county offices.

Cedar Rapids Maryanne Jerman Curtis E. Martin Lowry Air Force Base Denver Jerry Jerman Twenty-third Street Mr. Martin Horace Martins Nashville, Tenn Independence Mary Darlene Ossman Alva Ossmans Albert C. Althaus Fred Lenards Kranzburg S. D St. John’s Catholic Church Althaus Keswick Methodist Church Margaret Keller C. B. Hervey Richard LaMar Carrick Otto Corricks Monona St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Lucille Lunde Otto K. Lundes Roger Hackhart Grafton Emil Hackharts Minneapolis Hackhart Pillsbury Mills

Three Cities Cited for Library Publicity Work

Minneapolis AP reports three town libraries won John Cotton Dana publicity awards for programs that increased library use. The Council Bluffs free public library earned the top award in the 25,000 to 100,000 population class, Mason City public library received a special award in the same class, and Des Moines public library got honorable mention in the 100,000 to 200,000 population class.

Minneapolis John Cotton Dana Council Bluffs Free Public Library Mason City

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George W. Lillie Dysart Mrs. Volz NCAR Feade Accm Ist Ave 7Th Ave Third ST 16Th ST James L. Shives Verne Hollopeters Golden Wedding Seattle R. W. Dysarts Carl Reckling Park Terrace SE J. W. Enzlers Charlotte Vanicek Mrs. Dehart California Freeeay Kenwood Transfer Furniture Store Second Street SE Richard Christenson John Durham Margaret Hoyt Carolyn Boerner Lois Huber Mankato, Minn Marjorie Penningroth Tipton Domers College of Pharmacy University Mrs Floyd Domer George Blazeks Kaloke Kate Merchandise Mart American Furniture Mart Wellhouse Studio Grinnell James J. Griffin Willis A. Glassgow ARD Appliance Company Second Avenue Tenth Street Ray Oro Vermont Designing Women Sean Baby Gerber Gerber's Baby Foods Fremont Mich Delrich Cudehy Packing Company
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