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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1956

Page

8

Easter Returns Bring City Back to Life in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids residents resume routines after Easter break with numerous Florida trips ending this week. Families like the Welches, Beyers, Heigs, Malicks, Nashs, Kennedy, and Stover return home from weeks to months away, while a bridal shower for Miss Pat Hannay is planned and Miss Carol Crissman hosts guests at her parents home with an Easter themed party.

Cedar Rapids Florida Frank C. Welch First Avenue NW Foggy Welch R. L. Beyer Bever Avenue SE Pompano Beach Fla R. L, Heig Grande Avenue SE Madeira Beach DB. C. Malick Bever Avenue St. Petersburg Boca Raton Alien Nash Country Club Parkway J. ©. Kennedy Roosevelt Hotel Miami Hollywood Beach P. A. Stover Grande Avenue Pat Hannay Carol Crissman Dick Swarzentruber Miss Crissman William W. Crissman Seventeenth Street University of Indiana Harry Williams Sylvia Francis Ancy Schmulbach Beverly Jaddalz Becky Fisher Sandra Keoury Pat Schmulbach Penny Eiler Nancy Reid Patty Janda Mary Jo Lorenc

Engagements And Weddings Roundup Across Iowa Towns

In Columbus Junction Miss Barbara Lee Littelle wed Bruce Samoore at Centenary Methodist in Jacksonville. The bride, a MacMurray College senior, and groom, a Western State Teachers College attendee, plan future paths. Other notices list Hopkinton and Lost Nation nuptials, St Olaf and Rockford plans, plus forthcoming marriages in Columbus Junction and Ty an. Lorraine Anfinson and Daryl Biermann announce an engagement in West Union with no date yet.

Columbus Junction Barbara Lee Littelle H. A. Littelle Bruce Samoore Arthur Samoores Jacksonville Centenary Methodist Church MacMurray College Sampare Western State Teachers College Macomb, Ill West Union Lorraine Anfinson Daryl Biermann Otto Biermann Elmer Anfinson

Mary Hardin Baylor College Easter Pageant Draws Campus Involvement

Belton Texas Mary Hardin Baylor College presents its seventeenth Easter pageant with about 140 students in biblical robes to reenact Christ last days across 13 scenes. Roles for Christ and disciples are chosen for moral likeness while Judas goes to the most dramatic performer.

Girls College Texas Mary Wv Belton INS Ydua Mary Herdin-Baylor College of Belton Christ Ife Judas

Quigley Accuses Housing Plan of Hoarding Letters

Washington congressman James M. Quigley denounces a forthcoming national women’s housing congress as a government run letter-writing contest. He claims 104 housewives will be brought to Washington with travel paid, and notes the event may be closed to the public. He questions appointing Miss Annabelle Heath to lead.

Washington James M. Quigley D.pa Eisenhower Quigley Gettysburg Women's Congress Federal Albert M. Cole Rick Federal Housing Administration Coles and Housing and Real Estate Associations Annabelle Heath America Pennsylvania Meelings Cole

Family Life Conference At Iowa State April 3

Three nationally known personalities will speak at the Family Life Conference April 3 and 4 at Iowa State College. Dr. Harry A. Overstreet will address emotional health and social problems, Dr. Edward V. Pope will discuss Growing Up in the Family, and Mrs. Bonaro W. Overstreet will also speak. The sixth annual conference is sponsored by the division of home economies.

Iowa State College Eutrope

Grace Kelly’s Mother Chooses Pink Gowns for Monaco Gala

New York fashion preview reports Grace Kelly’s mother Mrs John B Kelly ordering several pink gowns and a white lace ensemble for the Monaco festivities. The blush pink Latin bull gown by Marusig of California features pearl embroidery and a square neck with a back flare. A pink silk organza dress with gold lame roses and a white satin lace gown with bugle beads complete the wardrobe.

Olga Curtis New York Ins Grace Kelly Daughars Prince Rainier Monaco John B. Kelly Philadelphia Marusig California

Notice of Appoint ment Executrices in Iowa Estate

Notices hereby given that on March 20, 1958 Margaret Barnes and Foster as Executrices of the estate of Ruby J. Kelly, deceased of Linn County Iowa, were duly appointed and qualified. All persons indebted must pay promptly. Claims must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorney: O Riley & O Riley.

SEIT State of Iowa Linn County Ruby JM. Kelly Tinn County Clerriel Margaret Barnes Foster Executtices O'Rilley O'Ricley Allornrys Thal Furch Vadar Lenn County Low Underaigues Towa District Court LUMI Richard Holden Anwornor Tews Edward L. du Boiss Madge M. DU Merk Linn Gounty, Lowe Dis Astrict Court Txiris Allen Bickel Exeretrin Ranken, Reyes & Crawford

Big Hats To Lead Easter Parade Sunday

New York fashion preview notes oversized Easter hats with puff shapes and 16 inch brims leading the parade. It cites high waisted empire silhouettes, Grace Kelly influence, and black patent accessories as key trends for Easter outfits and color schemes.

Ole Curtis New York INS Mother J Faughter Grace Kelly Monaco Kelly

Used Easter Cards to Satellites Is Planned

Barbara Rust of Dedham Massachusetts a goodwill ambassador for a greeting card firm launched Operation Bunny Hop to gather over one million used Easter cards. Participants send cards to Miss Rust at Rust Craft Park Dedham Mass to deliver messages of hope to people in European countries behind the Iron Curtain.

Pretty Barbara Rust Dedham Mass Bunny Hop Rust Craft Park

Birthday Courtesy For Miss Williams And Easter Returns

Miss Williams receives birthday dinner on her eighteenth birthday hosted by her parents and grandmother. Easter visitors include Nancy Holer and Virginia Melsha returning from Simpson and Stephens colleges to Cedar Rapids. Several students from St John’s University, Clarke College, and Campion School visit with local families during the break.

Nancy Holer Joseph Holer Meadowbrook Drive Virginia Melsha L. L. Melsha Twenty-sixth Street Indianola Simpson College Winnie Bryson Stephens College A. W. Loftus Gordon B. Bryson Raymondville Texas Cedar Rapids Daniel R. Schmitz R. J. Schmitz St. John’s University Collegeville Minn C. H. Stark Linden Bernice Clarke College Dubuque Campion School Prairie du Chien Tom University of Iuns Miss Stark J. Marion Howie Jackson Miss Stark

Waterproofed Cocktail Outfits in Paris

Paris fashion notes waterproof cocktail outfits by Nora W. Martin. IINS reports double duty coat dresses by C C with water repellent silk or nylon taffeta. Designs feature tent shapes, front buttons, and belted veiled waists in rose and honey shades with feminine lines and black accessories.

Paris Nora W. Martin IINS C.C

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