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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1950

Page

8

Helen M. Baker Marries Arnold Freeman in Sunday Ceremony

Miss Helen M. Baker and Arnold L. Freeman were united in marriage at St. Pauls Methodist Church in a 2 p.m. ceremony officiated by Dr. Marvin Kober. The couple plans to reside in Olin after a Southward honeymoon, with the bride wearing a navy gabardine travel suit for their departure.

Helen M. Baker Arnold L. Freeman St. Paul’s Methodist Church Marvin Kober F. T. Baker Park Avenue SE Mr. Freeman Gordon V. Freemans Olin Woodwardia Chantilly Janet Brown Donna Bonnie Ketchum Darrel Lerch Martelle Royce Baker Josephan Madison Wis Helen Hutchins South

Mr and Mrs Bixler Return From Eight Week Tour

Mr and Mrs Ingram Bixler of 2392 Blake boulevard SE have returned from an eight weeks tour of Hawaii the western states and Mexico.

Mrs. Ingram Bixler Blake Boulevard Hawaii Western States Mexico

Moon and Foster Couples Return From Florida Vacation

Dr and Mrs B J Moon of Linden Drive SE and Dr and Mrs Wayne J Foster of Hillcrest Drive SE have returned from a week long vacation in Sebring Florida

B. J. Moon Linden Drive Wayne J. Foster Hillcrest Drive Sebring

George Laird Returns From Winter Vacation

Mr. and Mrs. George Laird of 540 Vernon Drive SE have returned from a two month vacation in Florida.

George Laird Vernon Drive Florida

Diane Greedy Hosts Roller Skating Party for Seventh Birthday

Diane Greedy celebrated her seventh birthday as hostess of a roller skating party. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E O Greedy of 2222 Ridgeway Drive SE. Guests included Janet Woodhouse Sandra Smejkal Karen Kathie Jackie Pavlis Pat Danny Kathleen Hagan Dianne Phy lis Parks Lassie Durbrow Ronnie Feder Julie Jon Steele Michell Sharon Greedy Sharon Hanna Douglas Marcia Johnson.

Diane Greedy E. O. Greedys Ridgeway Drive Janet Woodhouse Sandra Smejkal Karen Kathie Jackie Pavlis Pat Danny Kathleen Hagan Dianne Phylis Parks Lassie Durbrow Ronnie Feder Julie Jon Steele Michell Sharon Greedy Sharon Hanna Douglas Marcia Johnson

Judy Schwegler Celebrates Twelfth Birthday Party

Judy Sue Schwegler marked her twelfth birthday with a Saturday party at her parents home Rev H G Schwegler 1544 Fifth Avenue SE. Refreshments featured a St Patrick motif as friends Barbara Battin Barbara Helwig Trudy Sondrol Janis Pickerill Susan Freund Linda Topic Linda Waddel Annette Ashlock Maidie Burck Beverly Raddatz Sandra Webster Nancy Taylor Sharon Woodward Rob erta Meaghan Judy Bass Pam Pfaff attended.

Judy Sue Schwegler H. G. Schwegler Fifth Avenue SE Barbara Battin Barbara Helwig Trudy Sondrol Janis Pickerill Susan Freund Linda Topic Linda Waddel Annette Ashlock Maidie Burck Beverly Raddatz Sandra Webster Nancy Taylor Sharon Woodward Roberta Meaghan Judy Bass Pam Pfaff

Surprise housewarming honors Albert Levis family

A Saturday evening surprise housewarming for Albert Levis and family at 1313 Ellis Blvd NW featured a picnic supper and a canasta gathering. Present were Clarence Easterdays Tom Wasps Lee Summys C L Randalls Bob Levis M E Lester Atwoods J C Morgans and Mrs Minnie Owen of Omaha.

Albert Levis Ellis Boulevard Clarence Easterdays Tom Wasps Lee Summys C. L. Randalls Bob Levis M. E Lester Atwoods J. C. Morgans Minnie Owen Omaha

Dancing Party Hosted by Wilson High Students

Ronald Ross and Robert Shulista hosted a dance for 24 Wilson High students Friday night at the Shulista home 65 Twenty second Avenue SW A midnight snack was served.

Ronald Ross Robert Shulista Wilson High Shulista Twenty-second Avenue

Camp Fire Leader Workshop Tuesday at First Presbyterian

Camp Fire leader workshop for junior high entering seventh grade will meet in the First Presbyterian church chapel at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Attendees should bring luncheon items. Morning panel covers teenage girls issues with Hinshaw McDowell Gard Knapp and Howery as moderator. Afternoon talks feature Honours as a programming tool by Miss Fortune and Leadership for Junior High groups led by Battin. A roundtable on The Fire Maker Bank is planned. Mothers and sponsors invited.

First Presbyterian Church F. L. Hinshaw Wayne McDowell Marvin Gard Russell Knapp Victor Howery Pati Fortune Camp Fire John Battin Camp Fire Council Ronald Fleming

Nine Initiated Sunday By Delta Delta Delta at Coe College

Delta Delta Delta sorority at Coe College initiated nine women Sunday in ceremonies at Delta lodge. Initiates include Lydia Hill Sioux City Marilyn Rob son Evanston IL Virginia Hinsch Green Bay Joan Lichtenstein Cedar Rapids Marilyn Meany Janet Myklebust Marlene Peterson Des Moines Helen Schnackenberg LaGrange IL Betty Santen Newton. Luncheon at Wurstner's tearoom. Miss Hill spoke for initiates, Miss Halverson for actives. Joan Lichtenstein received scholarship. Marlene Peterson named ideal pledge. Thirty-one actives and alumnae attended.

Delta Delta Delta Sorority Coe College Delta Lodge Lydia Hill Sioux City Marilyn Robson Evanston Ill Virginia Hinsch Green Bay Wis Joan Lichtenstein Cedar Rapids Marilyn Meany Janet Myklebust Marlene Peterson Des Moines Helen Schnackenberg LaGrange Betty Santen Newton Wurster Miss Hill Jean Halverson

Secrets of Charm and Powers Girl Training

A backstage guide to becoming a Powers model emphasizes hard work, discipline, and proper training. It details the standards of beauty including poise, diet, cosmetics, hair, and self confidence required to project an ideal personality. It also mentions a weight calculator offer in the newspaper.

Legion Auxiliary to Sew All Day in Memorial Coliseum

Members of the American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post will sew all day Wednesday in the dining room of the Memorial Coliseum, take a sack lunch.

American Legion Auxiliary Hanford Post Memorial Coliseum

Lu Ann Duman to Wed William Neary

Davenport couple announces the forthcoming marriage of Lu Ann Duman daughter of Mr and Mrs Leonard F Duman to William L Neary son of Mr and Mrs C J Neary The wedding is set for May 6 Duman attended the University of Iowa with Kappa Alpha Theta and works for Oscar Mayer and Company in Davenport Neary attended the university and is a senior at Augustana college Sigma Alpha Epsilon is his fraternity affiliation

Leonard F. Duman Davenport Lu Ann William L. Neary C. J. Neary Sixteenth Avenue Miss Duman University of Iowa Kappa Alpha Theta Oscar Mayer and Company Neary University Sigma Alpha Epsilon Augustana College

Parsons Weds Carbaugh At Calvary Baptist Church

Miss Joan Darlene Parsons and Humphrey Carbaugh Jr. exchanged vows Sunday at 2 p.m. before Rev. Rodney C. Gould. The couple, from Atkins and 1021 Fifth Avenue SE, plan a farming home near Atkins after a reception for 75 guests at the church.

Joan Darlene Parsons Humphrey Carbaugh, Jr Calvary Baptist Church Rodney C. Gould Theo A. Parsons Fifth Avenue SE Mr. Carbaugh Humphrey Carbaughs Atkins Don Parsons Marlys Welper Waid Hagen Donald Parsons Harry Carbaugh Henry Heaton Francis Ford

Alpha Gamma Delta Elects New Officers at Coe College

New officers of Alpha Gamma Delta at Coe College are Betsy Orth president Frances Ford first vice president Marg ean Schneider second vice president Margaret Ainslie treasurer and Donna Freed secretary.

Alpha Gamma Delta Social Sorority Coe College Betsy Orth Frances Ford Margean Schneider Margaret Ainslie Donna Freed

Engagement of Barbara Mitchell to Robert Willson

Mr and Mrs H L Mitchell of Sibley announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Robert Willson son of Mr and Mrs William Willson residing at 1638 E Avenue NE.

H. L. Mitchell Sibley Barbara Robert Willson William Willson E Avenue NE

Entertain Kappa Deltas At Sunday Buffet Supper

Mrs. C. R. Howard and her daughter Miss Marilyn Howard hosted Coe College Kappa Delta sorority members and pledges at a Sunday evening buffet at 1610 Grande Avenue SE. A buffet supper was served.

C. R. Howard Marilyn Howard Grande Avenue SE Coe College Kappa Delta Sorority

Pettico-bra debuts as undercover lingerie solution

New York designer unveils a wired and bowed undergarment called the petiico-bra, a combined brassiere and slip without straps. It features adjustable edgings, a side zipper for a slim fit, and comes in four colors with six fabric types and sizes 32A to 40C, designed to pair with sheer dresses.

New York Organza

Quick Busy Day Barbecued Meat Dish

A simple dinner idea uses canned barbecue meat heated and served over hot corn bread or drop biscuits made from a prepared mix. The recipe emphasizes speed for busy days and convenient serving options.

Isabella Rowen Marries Henry Kurka in Hus Memorial Church

Miss Isabella Rowen daughter of Philadelphia residents wed Henry G. Kurka son of Phillips Wisconsin in Hus Memorial Presbyterian church on Saturday evening. The couple will reside at 303 Fifth Avenue SW. Kurka works at the Auto Electric Shop.

Isabella Rowen William C. Rowens Philadelphia Henry G. Kurka Cedar Rapids Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church Kurka Anton Kurkas Phillips Wis Mardella Lala Angela Kurka Joseph Kurka Harvey Roethlesberger Daniel Pauk Fifth Avenue Auto Electric Shop

MacDowell Junior Music Club meets at counselor’s home

The MacDowell Junior Music Club gathered Sunday at Miss Eulalia Hauser’s residence 1740 Fifth Avenue SE to study John Philip Sousa. Cedar Rapids participants Martin Hill Doris Sirowy Marlene Belthius Helen Lee Soukup Dick Harmon Carolyn Chamipar and others performed on the program with members from Springville Lisbon City and other locales.

MacDowell Junior Music Club Eulalia Hauser Fifth Avenue SE John Phillip Sousa Martin Hill Doris Sirowy Marlene Belthius Helen Lee Soukup Dick Harmon Carolyn Chamipar Cedar Rapids Jane Koppenhaver Springville Nancy Kay Zearing Lisbon Bobby Bartunek City Norma Kissish

Pinafore Pattern 716 Promises Frilly Dress For Girls

Print 20 cents for pattern 716 featuring embroidery transfer and cutting charts in sizes 2 4 6. Send name and address to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept Chicago Ill. Laura Wheeler book offers home crafts crochet silk slip covers rugs and toys. Free pattern included.

Anna Halas Anne eTazette Tern Chicago Ill Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P.O Laura Wheeler

Weecha May Camp Fire Girls Tour The Gazette Company

Eleven members of the Weecha may Camp Fire group toured The Gazette Company Saturday for an honor in frontier craft. The girls were accompanied by their sponsor and guardian.

Weechamay Camp Fire Gazette Company

Roosevelt Student Wins Superior at Dubuque Speech meet

Roosevelt high school senior Estes earned a superior rating Saturday at the Iowa Forensic League northeast district meet in Dubuque. He advances to the state contest in Iowa City on April 1 and is listed as 12-A, son of Mrs Elizabeth Estes of 1915 Johnson Avenue NW.

Zone Estes Roosevelt High School Iowa Forensic League Dubuque Estes Iowa City Elizabeth Estes Johnson Avenue NW

Man Sentenced After He Abandons Bride at Altar

Lynn Bristol received a 90 day workhouse sentence for stealing one of his bride to be’s wedding gifts. The bride to be called the wedding off after the incident in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis Lynn Bristol

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Gazette Don Padilla Armar Ballroom Delta Delta Delta Alice Kitchin Virginia Verburg Kappa Delta Elinore Lepird Clinton Alpha Xi Delta Kay Neumer Chi Omega Alpha Gamma Delta Coe AROTC Jack Cole Arnold Freeman MR. and Mrs. Bixler George Lairds Diane Troy Sam Pac Marion Secrets OF Charm John Robert Powers J. ER Legion Auxiliary Lu Ann Duman William Neary Joan Parsons Humphrey Carbaugh Barbara Mitchell Kappa Deltas Phyllis Battelle Henry Kurka Macdowell Music Club Casta Weechamay Camp Roosevelt Business Men's Assurance Co Wyatt E. Maupin and Associates American Bids Dial Ifice First Street RIAL
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