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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1956

Page

7

Mary Krumboltz Becomes Bride of Robert Dixon

Miss Mary Krumboltz and Robert Dixon wed in an evening June 15 ceremony at Highland Park Presbyterian in San Antonio Texas. Rev J Robert Hawkins officiated before gladiola arrangements with 60 guests at the St Anthony hotel reception. The couple will reside in San Antonio.

Mary Krumboltz Robert Dixon Highland Park Presbyterian Church San Antonio Texas Margaret Ann Krumholtz Robert Mellard Dixon John Krumboltz David Krumboltz Helen Bates St. Anthony Hotel Robert Fisher Cedar Rapids John Krumholtz L. G. Reams Dwight Krumholtz Mr. Dixon Ming Room Menger Hotel J. Robert Hawkins R. B. Brown el Paso Carleton College University of New Mexico Texas Military Institute University of Maryland

Belgian Student Engagement Announced in C R

Anne Limbosch a Belgian girl who spent 1952 53 in Cedar Rapids as an American Field Service student is engaged to Edward R Slaughter Jr of Charlottesville Va Her fiancé studies in Brussels on a Rotary Foundation scholarship They lived with the Harlan King family in Cedar Rapids and both graduated from McKinley High School in 1953 Limbosch to graduate from the University of Brussels in 1957 and plans marriage Slaughter to join University of Virginia faculty in the fall

Anne Limbosch Cedar Rapids Brussels Miss Limbosch Rotary Foundation Edward R. Slaughter, Jr Charlottesville Harlan King Higley Avenue Karen King John Oswald Houston Texas McKinley High School University of Brussels Slaughter University of Virginia

Mrs Delaplain Named Camp Sandstone Counselor

Mrs Don L Delaplain daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin B Gard 208 Fifteenth Street NW will serve as a camp counselor at Camp Sandstone Green Lake Wisconsin this summer She will join her husband at Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Texas in August Former Gloria Gard honored at a post nuptial shower at Ellis Park Miss Jacqueline Shearer hosted a picnic shower with 16 guests

Don L. Delaplain Marvin B. Gard Fighteenth Street Green Lake Wis Camp Sandstone Cedar Crest Ridge

Mrs Book's Sister Leaves After Week Visit

Mrs Peggy Helferich returns to Maquoketa after a weeklong visit with her sister Mrs George Book at 1533 Washington Avenue SE.

Peggy Helferich Maquoketa George Book Washington Avenue

Executors named for A. Wyskocil estate in Linn County Iowa

Notice states that on June 21 1956 executors William Achmatt and George Wyskocil have been appointed to the estate of A Wyskocil deceased Linn County Iowa all debtors are asked to pay promptly and any claims must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Otto L Schluter attorney.

Linn County Iowa Distriete William “Achmatt George Wyskocil Otto L. Schluter

Enzler and Martin Bridal Dinner at Roosevelt Tonight

The Florentine room at the Roosevelt hosts a 7 p.m. bridal dinner for Miss Joan Catherine Enzler and William D. Martin Jr. before their Saturday 10:30 a.m. All Saints Catholic church wedding. Guests include both families and relatives from Dubuque Waterloo Chicago Minneapolis and other cities.

Florentine Roosevelt Hotel Joan Catherine Enzler William D. Martin, Jr Joseph W. Enzlers Martin All Saints Catholic Church John Kauzlich Des Moines William D. Martin Chicago Leo P. Peiffer Carolyn Kriz Joseph J. Enzler Finland’ Air Force Base Minn L. J. Enzler Mary Rhomberg John Rhomberg Joseph A. Rhomberg Dubuque Rosalre Enzler Walter P. Enzler Janice Ann Enzler Waterloo Juanita Simon Faribault Raymond Lutz Milwaukee Robert Zeller

Former Cedar Rapids Resident Visits G. E. Kings

Miss Ruth Esther King of New York arrived Wednesday evening to visit Mr. and Mrs. G. E. King at 1621 Washington avenue SE. A former Cedar Rapids resident, she will stay for the weekend.

Ruth Esther King New York G. E. King Washington Avenue SE Cedar Rapids

Women golfers prize winners at Ellis Park event

Mrs Ray Hamad and Mrs Laverne Morningstar won prizes at the Ellis Park Woman's Golf Association day on a Wednesday. Play next week will start Wednesday at 8 30 a.m.

Ray Hamad Laverne Morningstar Ellis Park

Preliminary Summer Enrollment Figures At University Of Iowa

Iowa City prelim enrollments total 3739 for the 1956 summer session announced by President Virgil M. Hancher. Final figures expected near 3800, with 2555 men and 1184 women. Graduate college leads with 1925. liberal arts 1024. nursing 311. commerce 174. law 142. engineering 126. pharmacy 37.

Iowa City University of Iowa Virgil M. Hancher SUI College of Liberal Arts Law Engineering Pharmacy

Accounting Award Established at SUI by Haskins and Sells

The University of Iowa announces a new $500 accounting award funded by the Haskins and Sells Foundation. Dean Sidney G. Winter says the prize runs five years, awarded annually to an outstanding junior accounting student selected by the College of Commerce faculty.

Iowa City University of Iowa Haskins and Sells Foundation New York City Sidney G. Winter SUI College of Commerce SUI Winter

Edward Ehrkes To Give Bridal Dinner for Betty Thomas

Mrs Edward J Ehrkes hosts a bridal dinner at the Roosevelt hotel Friday evening for Betty Thomas and her fiancé Duane A Thomas who wed Saturday at First Lutheran Church The guest list includes the couple parents Cedar Falls residents and several others from Cedar Rapids Waterloo Corning and Dubuque with pink and white carnation decorations described floating in a crystal fountain and pink tapers.

Edward J. Ehrke Fourth Avenue SE Roosevelt Hotel Betty Duane A. Thomas First Lutheran Church Alfred C. Thomas Cedar Falls Harold Bills Jack Meggilson David Laurie Richard Lumsden Waterloo Rosemary Russell Corning Donna Brandt Dubuque Jennie Madera Emma Timm Phyllis Brown Roger A. Johnson Cedar Rapids

Parties Given In Honor Of The Hinshaws

Dr and Mrs Robert P Hinshaw of Arcadia Calif and their children David Robin Debbie Barbara visit the Fosters at 2304 Hillcrest Dr SE Cedar Rapids. Luncheon for 14 hosted by Mrs Frank C Byers Jr and Mrs Jerald Greenblatt. Pink geraniums used as decor at Cedar Rapids Country Club. A dinner for 26 hosted by Mrs R H Pickford and son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs David B Pickford at 357 Forest Dr SE. The Fosters honored their son in law and daughter at a dinner for the Hinshaws thirteenth wedding anniversary. They will depart Tuesday for California.

Robert P. Hinshaw Arcadia Calif David Robin Debbie Barbara

Elmcrest Women’s Golf Winners Named For Club Day

Six women collected prizes at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club on Thursday. Winners include Mrs Ray Ashlock low net front nine, Mrs H L Van Winkle low net back nine, Mrs John Rosche high gross front nine, Mrs Robert Crumpton high gross back nine, Mrs Robert Campbell special prize, and Mrs Ray Spielman birdie ball. James Redmond won a special prize and Harold Millhiser took first in bridge with Mrs John L Peterson second.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Ray Ashlock H. L. van Winkle John Rosche High Gross Robert Crumpton Robert Campbell Ray Spielman James Redmond Harold Millhiser John L. Peterson

Judith Miller and R L Turkal Wed at First Baptist Church

Judith Miller and Robert Leo Turkal exchanged marriage vows Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist church. The couple, both employed by local firms, planned a 100 guest reception in church parlors.

Judith Miller Robert Leo Turkal First Baptist Church Richard P. Miller Robert Turkals Walker Edwin Settle Marlene Miller Glenn Freeman Robert Louvar Donald Harris William Wolfe Lyle Busher Betty Hass Elain Heral Frank Novotny Ralph Sharf Square D Company Fruehauf Trailer Company

Forty percent of Iowa women overweight says nutrition expert

CHICAGO AP Forty percent of Iowa women are overweight according to nutritionist Mrs. Leslie W. Smith of Iowa State College. She links the excess weight to poor nutrition and notes the national rate may be similar. The National Livestock and Meat Board, studying meat research, hosted the briefing.

Chicago Iowa Leslie W. Smith Iowa State College National Livestock Jand Meat Board Livestock and Meat Industry

Cedar Rapids approves 1956 sidewalk project in Cedar Rapids

Resolution authorizes permanent sidewalks along and abutting specified Cedar Rapids property. Plans by the city engineer approved, notices to property owners via two Gazette publications, and construction on grade with standard materials. If owners fail to act by July 9, 1956, the city will build and assess costs against property as allowed by law. The measure was adopted by the City Council with Meaghan, Gardner, Halvorson, Prochaska, and Shank voting yes.

Iowa Cedar Pares Linn County Torwite Street Lomipe Ind Avenue 3Rd Avenue Nin 4Th Avenue 4Th Ave 14Th St Wellaeton St Wellinga Il Wellington 5Th Avenue Well Aimee T. Vernon Road Ward & Harmon's Repl Carnarn Mt. Vernon Rosé Carpenter Mt. Vernon Road Burton Burton's Vernon Road Mt Vernon Road Wiley Ind 14Th Avenue Pytt Ath Avenue 16Th Avenue Mulls 11Th Avenue Hull Kin Street Bowling Bowling’s Cedar Rapids City of Cedar Ames J. Meaghan Maude M Halvorson Gardner Yeas Meaghan Halversop Prochaska Shank

Notice of Proformal to Permanent Sidewalk Construction

City of Cedar Rapids Iowa invites bids for furnishing material and labor to construct permanent sidewalks on designated streets. Proposals due July 9 1956 with ten percent bid bond. Work to start by July 17 1956 and finish by September 15 1956. Assessments to abutting property. mayor and city clerk oversee bids and contract.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Arec Edar Rapids Maud M. Freps Cedar Reunds Dave Tune

Vail-Merz Bridal Dinner Tonight

The bridal dinner honoring Miss Mary Vail and her fiance Walter L. Merz of Chicago will be hosted Friday evening at the Montrose hotel by Mr and Mrs Cecil S Panther of 1945 B avenue NE. Attending guests include Mr and Mrs Ludwig Merz of Chicago and Cedar Rapids friends from Dr Theodore G Lilley to Miss Beverly Strang.

Mary Vail Walter L. Merz Chicago Montrose Hotel Cecil S. Panther B Avenue NE Ludwig Merz Theodore G. Lilley Kay Culver Sandra Griswold Julie Foster Robert Vail John Rosenberg Cedar Rapids Barbara Jacobson Winnetka, Ill Lee Wangman Waukegan Ill Dominic Colona Joliet Henry Smith Beverly Strang Jerry Brown al Phillips Denver

Potters to celebrate golden wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Potter observe their golden wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. They are parents of two daughters Mrs. Roy Ahrens of Edgewood and Mrs. Charles Hilton of LaPorte City, with five grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Brandon Roscoe Potter Roy Ahrens Edgewood Charles Hilton LaPorte City

Lois-Jeanne Long Weds Roger Sackett In Methodist Ceremony

Lois-Jeanne Long and Roger A. Sackett exchanged marriage vows Thursday at St. Pauls Methodist Church. The bride, master from the University of Iowa, teaches at Grant Wood school. The groom, Clarkson College and Carnegie Tech graduate, works for Square D Company. After July 8 they will reside at 1353 J Avenue NE.

Lois-Jeanne Long Roger A. Sackett St. Paul’s Methodist Church Orville E. Long Mound Avenue SE En Sackett Rochester H. Hughes Dill Ellis C. Emmons Frank Hitchcock Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Square D Company J Avenue NE

Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment Meeting Minutes 1956

Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment meets on Monday July 9 1956 to discuss applications for permission to modify lot and setback requirements. Properties include 630 21st Ave SW 1227 32nd St NE 1226 1st St NE and others for wrecked dwellings divided lots detached garages and varied side yard setbacks. The meeting held on the 6th floor City Hall is open to the public.

Cedarcy Board OF Anis Ac Rep Ty Fided Whitters 21St Avenue 32Nd Street Kenneth Rachel Hollywood Blvd Becker Dorn Phelps 9Th Avenue SW Hilden Lacock Regal Avenue En Aramy Norwood Drive Skinner Belmont 41St Street 411St Street E Avenue Howard Anderson 16Th Street Emil L. Novak Meadowbrook Saline SE Public Board OF Adjustment City of Cedar Rapids

Gamma Delta Chapter Installs New Officers

Delta Gamma Pr Omicron sorority installs new officers at the home of sponsor Miss Esther Smith 815 E avenue NW Thursday evening. Darlene Sperring is president Llyllis Schaefer vice president Jayne Ann Stewart secretary Pat Dickinson treasurer and John Palumbo historian Mary Fae Monaghan escort Nancy Beaster chaplain. Retiring president Carolyn Lowe presented a gold pin and yellow rosebuds.

Delta Gamma Chapter Pr Omicron Sorority Esther Smith E Avenue Darlene Sperring Llyllis Schaefer Jayne Ann Stewart Pat Dickinson John Palumbo Smith Nancy Beaster Mary Fae Monaghan Carolyn Lowe

Over the Back Fence Recipes for family cool drinks

Naomi Doebel presents simple four serving beverage ideas from Leslie Smith an extension nutritionist at Iowa State college Warm weather inspires easy cooling drinks suitable for Dad Mom and kids The recipes mix ice water lemon juice sugar cocoa syrup milk grape juice and ginger ale with vanilla ice cream in varied blends.

Naomi Doebel Leslie Smith Iowa State College

How to Get More Shade Right Now

A July Better Homes & Gardens feature shows quick shade solutions for terraces patios and porches using sunshades. Learn affordable methods to enjoy outdoor living without waiting for trees to mature.

Homes & Gardens

Engagments And Weddings Across Iowa and Nearby

Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns report multiple engagements and upcoming weddings. Roberta Lee McKee to William Trumpold will wed at the Little Brown Church Nashua and reside in Pittsburgh after a East trip. Jessie Norton and Merel Hepker wed in Independe nce. Loretta Ann Blumhagen to George O. Bachelder slated for Decorah ceremony. Margaret Elizabeth Lintz engaged to Donavan Keller with September wedding planned. Lillian Ann Green to Blaine Axtell engaged with an April wedding planned. Anne Theil to Norman Kobrig er to be married at St Bridget’s in Postville. Joann Swenson engaged to Paul Wayne Humphrey with wedding to be arranged.

Cedar Rapids Col R. L. McKee Avenue NW Roberta Lee William Trumpold E.B. Trumpolds Sixth Street Little Brown Church Nashua Pittsburgh Trumpold Westinghouse I Corporation Coe College Arsline Academy Wilmington Del Postville Carl F. Schnitzler Decorah Loretta Ann Blumhagen George O. Bachelder Earl Bachelders West Union First Lutheran Church Bachelder Postville State Bank

Jane Boyd Circle Luncheon Hosts Guests at 1935 Mt Vernon Rd

Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters met Thursday for luncheon with Mrs. F A Burchard, 1935 Mt Vernon Road SE, with Mrs. C H Davison and Mrs. Emil Novotny as guests.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters F. A. Burchard Mt. Vernon Road C. H. Davison Emil Novotny

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dwight Krumboltz Fifth Avenue SE Frank Jenkins W. E. Dixon C.R Enzler and Martin Bridal Roosevelt C. R G. E. Kings Iowa U.nits Stella Whit L Edward J. Ehrkes Hinshaws Elmcrest R. L. Turkal Lasswell Studio Rexall Drugs Rexall First Avenue 1St Ave Center Point Rd Roger Sackett A. N Lucile Helebrant Oelwein National Secretaries Association Shadle Walter F. Heaton Dee Prestakes Bernice Carnahan Mt. Vernon Gamma Delta Chapter Morris Molly Morris American Industrial Bankers Association Quasqueton Jessie Norton Nathan Norton Merel Hepker Baptist Church Parsonage Independence Roy Larson Leo Hepkers Leland Hopker Quaker Oats Company Riverside Mary Lintz Margaret Elizabeth Davenport William Lintz Donavan L. Keller Philip Kellers, Jr Davienport Miss Lintz School of University Hospitals Mercy Hospital Keller Peterson Plumbing and Heating Company Orlan Green Lillian Ann Pfc Blaine Axtell Erwin Axtell Deep River Miss Green American University of Beauty Bud’s St. Bridget’s Catholic Church Anne Theil Norman Kobriger Mike Theil Kobriger Frank Kobrigers Ossian Clermont Joann Carolyn Swenson Paul Wayne Humphrey Roy Swenson Humphrey Howard Humphrey Waterbury Neb Miss Swenson Allamakee-Clayton Electric Cooperative UC Aa Kodak Flash Gue Baeve Beys Samford
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