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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1952

Page

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Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Receives $10,000 Lecture Fund

A gift totaling 20000 to be known as the Mary A Wertishak lecture fund was presented to the Cedar Rapids Woman's club during its spring breakfast at the Roosevelt hotel. Miss Anna Wertishak gave the gift in memory of her sister Mary Wertishak, a former club president. Interest will fund lecturers for club programs. More than 200 women attended as the new president A W Collinge was introduced and the retiring president A W Loftus received the year’s report.

Mary A. Wertishek Cedar Rapids Woman's Club Roosevelt Hotel Anna E. Wertishak Mary Woitlshek Tro G. S. Witen A. W. Collinge A. W. Loftus R. Bryan Crowbdaugh Ludmil Prastka Walter M. Badger J. H. Owen

Mary Zenisek and Leo Dlouhy Wed in Morning Ceremony

Miss Mary Zenisek and Leo Dlouhy wed Saturday morning at St. Patrick’s church. Rev. Donald Peters presided over the double ring service. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Zenisek, wore a satin gown with Chantilly lace and a Juliet cap. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Wesley H. Bartosh and maid of honor Miss Margaret Jean Reuter. Best man was Gene Diouhy, brother of the groom.

Mary Zenisek Leo Dlouhy St. Patrick's Church Donald Peters Anthony Zenisek Fifteenth Avenue Dlouhy Emil Clouhy Swisher Chantilly Jace Jace Wesley H. Bartosh Margaret Jean Reuter Gene Diouhy

Safe outdoor care for infants in spring breezes

With soft spring breezes in the off ing baby can safely be aired outdoors daily. Do not overbundle him with tight clothes. Dress him warmly as you would yourself while resting. He benefits from fresh air with space to enjoy it. A sitter's success depends on the parent's guidance. Here are a few dog s that help improve sitters.

Baby

Wesley Bartish Attends Zenisek Wedding as Groomsman

Wesley H. Bartish served as groomsman for the wedding of Mrs. Zenisek, who wore a navy blue sheer dress. The bridegroom's mother wore a navy blue and white silk print dress, with cor ages of talisman roses. A reception followed at the Zenisek home and the couple will reside in Swisher after their wedding trip.

Wesley H. Bartish

Mrs W S Averill Heads St Luke's Women's Auxiliary

New officers of St Luke's hospital women's auxiliary were elected at the annual meeting. President Mrs Worthy Averill, vice president Mrs Harold Smith, recording secretary Miss Gertrude Stinner, corresponding secretary Mrs Philip Shive, treasurer Mrs John Ely, with five members-at-large on the board. The report noted 696 volunteers contributed 17,632 hours in the year ending May 1. A mothers daughter tea followed, with Mrs Emil Voltz named mother of the year.

St. Luke's Hospital Worthy. Averill Harold Smith John Ely Walter H. Kohl Beverscording Gertrude Javenue SE Stenner Collins Radiol Philip Shive Palo jAlto Calif Search Laboratory Stanford Uhip Leon Drapers D, Morgan Fred C. Fisher S Woerderhoff Gossard George Smith Mail C. F. Peremsly S. Becker Glenn Bateman Warren -Saxon Motor Corps Arnold Pyle Harry Steele F. E. Long B. L. Sheldon Frank Cosgrove Edward Files

Chi Omega Mothers Name New Officers for 1930s Club

New officers of the Chi Omega Mothers club include Mrs. J. H. Gray as president, Mrs. Martin J. Elle as vice president, Mrs. Walter Ruff as secretary, and Mrs. Bert V. Teeters as treasurer. They will entertain Coe College Chi Omega members May 19 with a Bever Park picnic. Gold Star Mothers plan an all day sewing meet at the Red Cross rooms. Cedar Rapids Boat Club met at Western clubhouse Monday evening. Mrs. Kenneth Andrews served lunch.

Chi Omega, Mothers Club J. H. Gray C. R. Boat Club Cedar Rapids Boat Club Western Kenneth Andrews

Scattergood Circle Meets At Mrs Erne Man Home

Scattergood circle of the King's Daughters met Monday evening at the home of Mrs M Y Erne man 3626 C avenue NE. Mrs B A Wayland gave devotions. The group sewed tea towels for the King's Daughters home in Fort Madison.

Scattergood King's Daughters M. Y. Erneman C Avenue B. A. Wayland King’s Daughters Fort , Madison

Mrs Hankins Hosts Visitors From Oregon and Georgia

Mrs Jim Lambert of Portland Oregon and Mrs Sherman Wood of Jesup left Monday after visiting a week with their sister Mrs Clyde Hankins at 1025 Eleventh Street NE.

Jim Lambert Portland Ore Sherman Wood Jesup Clyde Hankins Eleventh Street

Streamliner AY Stella White Awning Painting Tip

If you are painting your awning this spring, paint the underside as well as the outside. Use shades matching the room’s color scheme to create an attractive effect when light shines through.

District Officers Named for DAV Auxiliary

Cedar Rapids officials report new district officers for the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary. Anna Stock Hampton and Ruth Stout are among the officers named, with Ruth McSweeney and Germaine Richards also noted as guests. The Mizpah circle of the King’s Daughters met at 1840 First Avenue NW with Mrs Ed Miller installing new officers and Revamped duties announced.

DAV Anna Stock Hampton Sorhmander Pers Abe Ier Cedar-Rapids Fouth Neiien Anna Marie Umbaugh Marshalltown Ruth McSweeney Oelwein Ruth Stout Des Moines Germaine Richards Waterloo Mizpah King's Daughters Herbert Eldingson First Avenue NW L. R. Buffington Dale Reece Ray Cook Ed Miller Marvin Buckland Alf Krippner Raymond Morey Ellingson Bruce Clauson Jermie McCowen

June Longberg Becomes Bride

Miss June Carmelita Longberg daughter of Mr and Mrs Olaf Longberg of 1805 Sixth Avenue SE married Fred Alber Sunday afternoon at Daniels Presbyterian Church. The bride wore satin with lace bodice and yellow veil with a court train. Attendants wore yellow and green satin. Best man Joseph Kenecny Jr and groomsman Marvin Plower. A reception followed and Mrs Anthony was honored at a shower prior to the ceremony. Mr Alber will report to Brooks Air Force Base Texas.

June Carmelita Longberg Olaf ‘Longberg Sixth Avenue SE Fred Alber Anthony Daniels Fark F. A. Munneke Fred J.anthony Daniels Street Rosemary Tomasek Johann Plower Joseph Kenecny, Jr Marvin Plower William Stickley Darrel Taylor Standard Appliance Company Cedar Rapi Brooks Air Force Base Texas

Mrs Bender Honored At Surprise Birthday Luncheon

A surprise luncheon held Sunday honored Mrs John Bender of 504 Tenth Street SE on her seventy fifth birthday. Attendees included many Cedar Rapids residents and friends from Moorland Fort Dodge and nearby areas.

John Bender Tenth Street SE Ralph Wagner Moorland Paul Bender Fort Dodge Elmer Dunn Roy Hender Don Doin Bender Larry Joe Meli O'Donnell Agnes Melvin Charles Meyer Paul Mise Polly Sponer Cedar Rapids

Secrets of Charm Dress Secrets for a Taller Slender Look

John Robert Pew offers eight dress secrets to alter appearance. Avoid horizontal lines and belts at the waist. focus eye on one point to elongate silhouette. skip heavy jewelry that crowd the neck. steer clear of high waistlines. prefer soft fabrics over shiny stiff materials. single front button line preferred. avoid contrasting belts and excessive details. use draping garments to create long flowing lines.

John Robert Pew

TaME Study Club Meets At Mrs Mills Home

IL ME Study Club gathered Monday evening at 2425 A Avenue NE with Mrs Myrtle Williams and Mrs Mark Snodgrass assisting. Officers named were Mrs Leona Trachta president, Mrs Robert Nemec vice president, and Mrs Alfred Lary secretary treasurer.

Tam.e. Study Club Kyle Mills A Avenue NE Myrtle Williams Mark, Snodgrass Leona Trachta Robert Nemec Alfred Lary

Gunnisons Celebrate Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Ralph Gunnison of La Crescenta California celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Sunday at the Montrose hotel. About 35 relatives and friends attended from 2 to 5 p.m. They are visiting Mrs Gunnisons parents in Belle Plaine.

Ralph Gunnison i|La Crescenta California Montroze Hotel Gunnisons Gunnison Belle Plaine

Engagement Set for Delta Bride to Be and Fella Groom

Miss Verka Maé Dum of Delta will wed Oren S. Van Niewaal of Pella on Sunday. The nuptials will take place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Van Niewaal, the groom’s parents, in Pella.

Delta Verka Maé Dumtieger Oren S. van Niewaal Fella Mr. van Niewaal T. van Niewaal Pella

Elizabeth Chase Circle Hosts Meeting and Donations

Elizabeth Chase circle of the King's Daughters met Monday at 1920 Grande Avenue SE with co hosts Mrs. Robert Murray and Miss Margaret Volz. Mrs. Weir Nelson led devotions and officers were installed by Mrs. Stewart Shenk. The group voted $10 to the Red Cross and $10 to Camp Lookout.

Elizabeth Chase The King’s Daughters David Powell Grande Avenue SE Robert Murray Margaret Volz Weir Nelson Stewart Shenk Red Cross Camp Lookout

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