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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1954

Page

17

Susan Morse And Fiance Are Honored

Miss Susan Morse and Ed Sorensen of Clewiston Florida are feted with several pre wedding parties before their Friday 8 p.m. ceremony at First Presbyterian church. A garden dinner for 40 at the Robert Armstrong home on Thirty fourth street and Bever avenue SE features pink roses and yellow anthems with hosts the Armstrongs and Mr and Mrs Frank B Race. Out of town guests include Mr and Mrs James L Shive from Honolulu and Mrs Otto Reiner of Lewisburg Pa. Other attendees include Mr and Mrs Harry Collin of Cross California and relatives from New Orleans Kenilworth NL Rock Island and more. A prior branch gathering honored Miss Morse and Mrs Shive at Mrs Dwight Krumholtz home.

Susan Morse Ed Sorensen Clewiston Fla First Presbyterian Church Robert Armstrong Thirty-fourth Street Bever Avenue Armstrongs Frank B. Race Blake Boulevard James L. Shive Honolulu Shive Otto Reiner Lewisburg Harry Collin Cross Calif Joe V. Orr Fifth Avenue James Allen Mary John New Orleans Jim Surpless Kenilworth D. H. Moran Meadowbrook Drive Miss Luray, Thoms Rock Island Miss Morse Dwight Krumholtz Pierre A. Tracy Mr. Sorenean John W. Miller Cottage Grove Avenue

Dixon family heads to Michigan summer home

Mr and Mrs Bruce Dixon and their four younger children of 310 Nineteenth Street SE left Tuesday for their summer home in Charlevoix Michigan to spend the rest of the season Mrs Dixon's oldest son Douglas Burck will join July 1 after graduating this month from Midland School in Los Olivos California

Bruce Dixon Nineteenth Street SE Charlevoix Mich

Mrs J W McGuire Hosts Brunch for Adeline Cahill

Mrs J W McGuire entertained at Cedar Rapids Country Club with a Wednesday brunch for her sister in law Miss Adeline Cahill of Phoenix Arizona. Twenty five guests attended as Miss Cahill spends the summer with Mrs McGuire.

J. W. McGuire Bever Avenue Cedar Rapids Country Club Adeline Cahill Phoenix, Ariz Miss Cahill

Marie Louise Marshall begins three month Western Europe tour

Marie Louise Marshall and her grandmother Alice Robichaux arrived in Paris on Wednesday marking the start of a three month tour of western Europe. Marshall is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Verne Marshall of 532 Knollwood Drive SE.

Marie Louise Marshall Verne Marshall Knollwood Drive Alice Robichaux New Orleans Paris Europe

Crochet pattern 788 for chair set by Cauna Wheer

Attractive crochet chair set pattern features a dramatic light and dark stitch play. Includes chair back 12 by 18 inches and arm rests 6 by 9 inches. Send 25 cents plus 5 cents extra for first class mailing to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago IL.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O Chicago

Beebe Bowles MARRIED in Bedford First Presbyterian Church

Miss Phyllis Elaine Beebe and Carl Houston Bowles Jr both of Cedar Rapids were married Saturday at Bedford First Presbyterian. Rev P Hewison Pollock of Iowa City performed the ceremony. The bride taught at Garfield school and is daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Edison Beebe. Bowles is an electrical engineer with Collins Radio Company. They will reside at 1615 Second Ave SE after July 1 and plan a Wisconsin trip following the ceremony.

Phyllis Elaine Beebe Carl Houston Bowles, Jr Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Church Bedford P. Hewison Pollock Iowa City Garfield School Albert Edison Beebe Bowles St. Petersburg Fla Collins Radio Company Theride C. L. Geer Clarinda Martha Eunice Beebe Robert E. Meikle Robert Longstaff Topeka Kan Wisconsin Second Avenue SE University of Iowa University of Florida

Rutland visit to Pitlik family residence noted

Mrs William Pitlik and her daughter Janet of Rutland NL are visiting at the home of Mrs Pitliks father and mother in law Dr and Mrs C C Pitlik located at 318 Fairway Terrace SE.

William Pitlik Janet Rutland, NL Pitlik Inlaw C. C. Pitlik Fairway Terrace

Holstons Leave for Three Week Vacation in Minnesota

The Holston family Mr and Mrs Ray Holston and daughter Diane depart Sunday for a three week vacation at Kline's resort in Perham Minnesota. They reside at 1043 Twenty seventh Street NE.

Ray Holston Diane Twenty-seventh Street Kline Perham Minn

Moorman to Attend Culver Military Academy Course

Jim Moorman son of Mr and Mrs E S Moorman of 2267 Washington avenue SE departed Wednesday for Culver Indiana to attend an eight weeks summer course at Culver Military Academy

Jim Moorman E. S. . Moorman Washington Avenue Culver Ind Culver Military Academy

Family Picnic Honors Navy Furlough Returner

Mr and Mrs Raymond A Reid hosted a family gathering at Brave boulevard SE to honor Darrel T Coleman fiance of their granddaughter Shirley Reid. Attendees included Kenneth W Reids and son David and Harold E Reids with John and Patsy. Coleman on 30 day navy furlough, due to depart Friday for San Francisco then to Japan after promotion to radar man third class.

Raymond A. Reid Brave Boulevard Darrel T.coleman Shirley Reid Kenneth W. Reids David Harold E. Reids John Patsy Coleman Navy Japan Radarman

Winners at Indian Creek Women’s Day golf event

Winners in handicap golf at Indian Creek Women’s Day were Mrs. John Stearns, low, and Mrs. B. K. Price, second low. Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. Carl Ettinger won special prizes. Mrs. Lee Was chairman. Jim McPartland, golf pro, begins a golf clinic for children 16 and under. members invited to contact Mr. McPartland.

Indian Creek John Stearns B. K. Price John Anderson Carl Ettiner Lee Jim McPartland Me. McPartland

Cedar Rapids Toastmistress Club Installs Officers

Mrs Edwin Fisher became president of the Cedar Rapids Toastmistress club at a Roosevelt hotel dinner. New officers include Bernice Feller vice president Jean Harris secretary Hilda Hendrickson treasurer and Mrs Robert Zila club representative. Committee chairs named with plans for July August meetings and fall council hostess role.

Edwin Fisher Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Bernice Feller Jean Harris Hilda Hendrickson Robert Zila Frank Guyott Miss Feller Miss Harris Charles Gunn Opal Dee Porter Zereda van Deusen Kaye Fulrath Beth Rochefort

Will Celebrate Golden Wedding

Mr and Mrs A R Knowles of 1674 Ellis boulevard NW will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 pm at their Cedar Rapids home They were married at Mrs Knowles mother s house in Eagle Grove and have lived in Cedar Rapids except for one year in Albert Lea Minn Mrs Knowles is the former Clara W Johnston Mr Knowles a retired Rock Island locomotive engineer since 1943 They have three children John and Mrs Clarence Carter of Cedar Rapids and Mrs C R Murphy of Oak Lawn Ill

A. R. Knowles Ellis Boulevard John Clarence Carter Cedar Rapids C. R. Murphy Oak Lawn, Ill

Knights of Columbus Dinner Dance Planned in Montrose

A summer dinner dance will be hosted by Bowen general assembly fourth degree Knights of Columbus on Saturday evening in the crystal ballroom at the Montrose hotel. Social hour at 6 30 p m, dinner at 7 30, dancing at 9. Eastern Iowa fourth degree members, wives and state officers invited. Reservations by Friday call 2 6931 or mail to 716 A avenue NE. Co chairmen Maurice T Breen and Hermann Stecklein with a team of Donald Amet Louis Smejkal Henry Choosky Frank Willenborg and Forrest Maag.

Bowen General Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Iowa Maurice T. Breen Hermann Stecklein Donald Amet Louis Smejkal Henry Choosky Frank Willenborg Forrest Maag

Elsie Annis Weds Donald Henderson in Cedar Rapids

Elsie Elaine Annis and Donald R. Henderson wed at Spring Grove Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. Rev. Thomas Hersey officiated a double ring ceremony as families and friends attended. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with fingertip veil and seed pearl tiara, carrying a white Bible and red roses. couple to reside at 712 Second Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, where Henderson works at Del Blumenshine studio.

Arleta Annis Vergil Falconer Ryan Stanford Jessie Louis Coleman Second Avenue Cedar Rapids Henderson del Blumenshine Studio

Marilee Kennedy Weds Terry Schwennsen in Anamosa Church

Miss Marilee Kennedy daughter of Mr and Mrs William Kennedy married Terry Frederick Schwennsen son of Mr and Mrs Frederick Schwennsen in a 7 pm Congregational church ceremony. The lace gown featured a portrait neckline long sleeves and junior train with a Juliet cap veil and lilies of the valley bouquet. The service included double ring vows with Revs Barney Crockett and John Hosmer officiating. The wedding party wore ice blue gowns and carried white cascades. After a week’s trip the couple will live in Cedar Rapids. Both graduates of Cornell College, he will work for McKesson and Robbins, she will train in medical technology at St Luke’s hospital.

Marilee Kennedy William K. Kennedy Terry Frederick Schwennsen Frederick Schwennsen Calamus Barney Crockett John Hosmer June Yamada Martha Osgood Cedar Rapids Carol Paulsen Dwight, NL Sally Sumner Rockford, NL Richard Ketelsen Center Junction Henry van den Berghe Marvin Hanwardsen Onslow B Avenue NE Schwennsen Cornell College Lost Nation McKesson and Robbins St. Luke’s Hospital Dyersville St. Francis Xavier Church Ethel White Bernard White Richland L. Jacque Roy Jacque Monticello Alphonse P. White Louis P. White M. M. Hoffman J. N. Weber Gloria White Edward Koopman John Kirsch Dianea LeRoy Jacque Robert Jacque Vernon White Anthony DeSousa Farley Memorial Hall

Shellady DeJong Wed At Coe College Chapel

In Williamsburg Cedar Rapids the Coe college chapel hosted the marriage of Miss Marlene Shellady and Richard DeJong of Maurice. The Rev James B Hodgson officiated the double ring ceremony with Joyce Eilers providing nuptial music. The couple will reside in Cedar Rapids where they attend Coe College. Mrs DeJong belongs to Alpha Gamma Delta.

Williamsburg Coe College Cedar Rapids Marlene Shellady Richard DeJong Maurice James B. Hodgson Roy C. Shellady DeJong Joyce Eilers Tipton Judy Ruppett Grundy Center Pierce DeJong Haywarsden Roosevelt Hotel DeJongs Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority

Barbara Nagel Weds Thomas Azinger in Early Morning Rite

Barbara Ann Nagel daughter of Loretta Nagel and Thomas Azinger son of the Herman Azingers of Montrose married in a double ring ceremony at St. Josephs church officiated by Rev. Edmund J. Becker with Rev. Loras Holmberg assisting. Attendants were Jeanne Cox, Patricia Lattimer, best man Richard Azinger and groomsman Robert Chapman. Breakfast and reception followed at the Nagel home and the couple will reside in Keokuk where Azinger works in construction.

Earlville Barbara Ann Nagel Loretta Nagel Thomas Azinger Herman Azingers Montrose Edmund J. Becker Loras Holmberg Delhi St. Joseph’s Church Edward Lattimer Dubuque

Ethel White of Dyersville Wed Rich Jacque in Mt Vernon

Ethel White of Dyersville married Rich land Jacque of Monticello Tuesday morning at St. Francis Xavier church. The double ring ceremony was performed by relatives. After a western trip the couple will reside in Mt. Vernon where Jacque works for the Hawkeye Record.

Kalorie Kate Brown Sugar Topping Bake Squares

A recipe note describes heating one cup brown sugar until stiff and spreading over a dough mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes, then cool and cut into squares.

Over the Back Fence Kee an eye on berries and breakfast menu

A column notes unusually sweet California strawberries for jam and suggests a breakfast plan featuring eggs as the main course tomorrow. It lists a menu with eggs, asparagus casserole, and strawberry or pineapple dessert, plus a strawberry jam recipe and a pineapple prep section.

California

Pad Knee Pant apron style for kneeling housework

New fashion from a St. Louis designer presents the Pad Knee Pant a denim apron shaped like half-pants. It ties at the waist and behind the calves and hides a removable foam pad in a knee pocket for kneeling chores. Available in faded blue navy dark gray or checked denim to match ordinary patio pants.

New York INS St. Louis

Crowley Couple Visit Cedar Rapids Relatives Details

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Crowley of Indianapolis spend a few days visiting relatives in Cedar Rapids. They visit Mrs. Crowley’s mother Alma Curran and her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Diserens at 2202 Upland Drive SE. They are joined by Mr. Crowley’s aunts May and Catherine Crowley at 322 Thirty-seventh Street NE. The couple plans a trip to New York next month.

Joseph A. Crowley Indianapolis Cedar Rapids

Mrs Coon Returns From City Visit With Family Guests

Mrs Clifford Coon of 2340 A avenue NE returned Friday from New York City after months with her daughter Mrs Carlton Westbrook and family. Over the weekend she hosted her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs L C Coon and their children Linda and Kenny of Ottumwa.

Clifford Coon New York City Carlton Westbrook

C R Girls Attend Chi Omega Convention

Miss Janet Strang Miss Mardelle Ruff and another Miss Wood drive NE depart Wednesday for White Sulphur Springs West Virginia to attend the national Chi Omega sorority convention. They will be joined by Miss Carol Elle who has been traveling in the East. The convention opens Thursday and runs through Monday.

C.R I Sorority Janet Strang First Avenue NW Mardelle Ruff Third Avenue Wood White Sulphur Springs W. Va Chi Omega Sorority Carol Elle Wildwood Drive

Columbus Junction Couple Wed Des Moines Describes Wedding

Lela Harbison of Des Moines and Ed Bell, a former Columbus Junction resident, wed in Des Moines and will live in Washington where Bell works. Lorraine Robinson and Roger D. James plan July 31 nuptials, Shirley Babcock to Gale Niles and a kitchen trousseau suggests towels cloths and pot holders as wedding gear.

Columbus Junction Lela Harbison Des Moines Ed Bell Washington Mr. Bell Elkader Charles Robinson Lorraine Roger D. James A. D. James Trousseau

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bruce Dixons Mrs. McGuire Miss Marshall By Cauna Wheer Phyllis E. Beebe Carl Bowles, JR C. C. Pitliks Illinois Minnesota Floor Covering CO First Avenue Landenberger Espey Optometrists Third Street RIAL Toastmistress Club Elsie Elaine Annis Donald Henderson Terry Schwennsen William B. Walters Wyoming Karen Schwennsen Frances Miller Robert Cutler William Walters John Irwin Evanston, Ill Kenneth Bjorkquist Des Plaine Ill Mona Fry Macomb, Il Nancy Grimes Richard Jacque Kalorie Kate Ats Naomi Doebel James Benda Phyllis Battelle DIAL Mrs. Coon Hobby House China Burbank Royal Worcester St. SE Ceder Rapids, Iowa Esquire Robb's Appliance CO Second Ave Wilton Junction Charley Babcock Shirley Gale Niles Ethyl Niles Presbyterian Church Reh i del Ith Delrich Margarine The Cudahy Packing Company
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