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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1958

Page

11

Features Cue To Give Annual May Fete Sunday

The Cue college women’s physical education department presents the annual May fete Sunday at 2 30 on the campus jasmine center. Crown of Maynete queen and court formed from nominees Roberta Arthur Judy Feten Gerfen Rita Gibson Ginnie Hanover Jacqueline Smith with processional by faculty children. Folk music from both old and new worlds performed by 22 dancers directed by Miss Helen Stewart.

Cue College Women’s Physical Education Department Jasm Joseph E. McCabe Doe Roberta Arthur Washington Judy Feten Gerfen Cedar Rapids Rita Gibson Webster Graves Ginnie Hanover Minneapolis Jacqueline Smith Short Hills Women’s Athletic Association Council WAA Queen's Court Karen Rasmussen Davenport Ursula Vogeler Morris, Jr Gwen DeYoung Elgin Marjorie Hulsman Rock Rapids Mary Benning Mediapolis Jan Robertson Crawfordsville Helen Stewart Freres Jacques Scotland Barbara al Jen Sng Tooth Sal Sondra Headrick Mary Jo Lorene Shiv

Dr Block Named President of Cedar Rapids Symphony Board

Dr Walter Block was named president of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra board at the annual Symphony banquet in the Roosevelt hotel. Don Dodge became vice president as other board members were listed including Mrs Roland Moehrmann Joan Melton Mt Vernon and others. Attendees included charter members Mrs J W Wilder Mrs Tr D Taylor and Mr and Mrs James Taylor along with mayor James Meaghan and Glenn G Johnson new president of the Orchestra Association.

Walter. Block Cedar Rapids Symphony Roosevelt Don Dodge Roland Moehrmann Joan Melton Mt. Vernon William Windus Roger Hawley Richard Ringoen Women’s Committee The Symphony Association 3. W. Wilder Tr. 3D. Taylor Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association James Taylor James Meaghan Glenn G. Johnson Orchestra Association Melton Orchestra Board Sandy

Sally Hahn Named Mortar Board Member at Iowa

Fourteen senior University of Iowa women were tapped for Mortar Board at a Mother's Day weekend ceremony on the Iowa campus. Among new members is Sally Hahn, daughter of Mrs. Helen S. Hahn, 3441 Deverae SE. Selection cited scholarship and university service.

Towa City University of Iowa Mortar Board SLI Sally Hahn Helen S. Hahn Deverave

Camp Fire Groups Elect New Officers

Five Camp Fire groups held elections for officers and hosted tea events honoring mothers. Officers named include Judy Jones president and Karen Dillon secretary, with Tanna Rischer treasurer and Gail Burger scribe. The O Da Ki group met at Linda Heminger’s home and chose officers.

Kenwood School Linda Heminger Third St. SW Judy Jones Karen Dillon Tanna Rischer Gail Burger Miss Hemminger Horsebian 5 Club Theresa Schade Gancely of the Cedar Rapids Horseman's Harald Rischer Spamelub Ser Victoria Schade Western the Corkers Irvin Dillon Mary Lou Knott Polk School Offi J. DB Scannell Pleasant Hilliers Terryl van Dyke Kathy Beaty C. F. Mittary Ellen Zaeneke Treashulka Ray Martin Lurer Don Story Wi-Pa-Tan-O Gar Frank Melsha Tommie Field School Vicki King Rand Lynn Deck Presi

Lan-Ki- No-Ta and Chesk-Cha-May Group Officers Elected

Officers elected by Lan-Ki- No-Ta include Cindy Malone as president and Lani Dunston as vice president. Linda Shimek named secretary and Sandra Haas treasurer. Chesk-Cha-May group chose Allyson Beaty president Eleana Baird vice president Marcia Porter secretary Lalonna Weede treasurer Dale Roadhouse scribe and Lucinda Gray telephone.

IC High School Music Recitals Highlight Senior Piano Event

Immaculate Conception seniors present a piano recital in the school auditorium on Wednesday at 8 with assistance from the Senior Girls chorus. A seventh and eighth grade recital follows Friday at 7 30 featuring a list of young performers alongside the mixed chorus selections.

Immaculate Conception High School Nancy Winders Joan Angell Anne Barrett Clare Lefebvre Judy Law Elaine Peterson Huth London Ronnie Chasgrove Mary Sue Knowles Mary Mraz Roger Abraham Kathleen Hindmen James Motlet Jean Willenberg Karen O'Donnell Rosemary ‘Geraghty Christine Nase Janes Kelsh Tom Stark Barbara Hawkins Janet Barta Jnde Nassif Sharon Brown Susan Brown Rade

Mrs. May Hoper Coker Named American Mother of the Year

Mrs. May Hoper Coker 68 of Hartsville South Carolina named American mother of the year by the American Mothers Committee Inc She is widow of a prominent agriculturist and mother of five who raised three daughters and fostered civic garden projects including Kal mia Gardens She will receive the award at a Friday luncheon and later attend the Brussels World Fair with the 1957 mother of the year from Nebraska

New York May Hoper Coker Hartsville S.C Secretary of Commerce American Mothers Committee Inc Coker David R. Coker Garden, Clubs of America Brussels Belgium Juliana Netherlands Holland Paris

Mrs Jo an Prastka honored on 75th birthday

Mrs. Joan E Prastka of 932 Third St SW was feted at a Saturday dinner in the Sokal rooms for her 75th birthday. Dozens of relatives and friends attended including Mr and Mrs Louis Prastka and many Prastka family members plus community figures. Initiation news and faculty appointments also noted.

John EB. Prastka Third St. SW Sokal Prastka Louis Prastka Lud Prastka George Prastka Mark Patty Robert Prastka Bill Susan Mary . Wolkoff Joseph Kralik Frank Kralik Godfrey Dvorak Teri Lovell Dvorak Judy Frank Melsha Robert Hruska Rab Ted Tom Lean Kiekar Wendl Pav, Kcek Clarence Pochobradsky Martha, Cahell and Leon Vlasta Frakes

Lavanda Olsen and Richard Vagts Wed at Clermont

Lavanda Olsen daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Arthur Olsen married Richard Vagts son of Ewald Vagts Eldorado at East Clermont Lutheran church The Rev John Kroniakken officiated The ceremony featured white gladiolus and blue daisies The bridal gown was Chantilly lace with a Sabrina neckline and pearl tiara The bridal party wore blue gowns and carried blue and white carnations The best man was Norris Referson and Charles Shipton served as groomsman.

Clermont Norris Referson Galten Charles Shipton

Couple Weds at Church With Reception for 350

Ushers Quinton Olson and Bud Vagts led the ceremony. A reception for 350 guests followed in the church dining room. The couple departed for a wedding trip south. The bride wore a powder blue dress with white accessories and a white rose corsage. They plan to live in Eldorado after June 1. The bride works for Quaker Nuts in Cedar Rapids and the groom is employed at First National Bank in West Union.

Eldorado Quaker Nuts Company Cedar Rapids First National Bank West Union

King's Daughters Circle Installs Officers After Meetings

King's Daughters circles held meetings Monday evening electing officers and planning bake sales. Installations were conducted for Mrs Netz as president and other officers, with Mrs Olsen vice president and Mrs Oliphant treasurer. Also reported were a miscellaneous shower for Kay Turner and wedding plans for Turner and Robert Blazak.

King’s Daughters King's Daughters Scattergood L. F. Pankey Miami Drive BR. W. Bailey Herman Helms D. Wier Nelson Tinois Nate Netz C. F. Peremsky Robert Henry Netz Edward ‘Olsen Wayne Hahn Hartzell Oliphant Chester Smith Jennie McCowen St. Luke’s Hospital

Junior Leagues of America Open Annual Meeting

Washington AP report on a Seday conference opening with a panel honoring Eleanor Roosevelt Oveta Hobby the Dowager Marchioness of Reading and Maria Maldonado de Garvia. Citations given to Mrs Margaret A Hickey and Mrs Oswald B Lord II. 500 delegates attend first Washington convention with visits to government offices. Former residents Phillip G Free stone and wife celebrated 50th anniversary in Des Moines reception hosted by Colfax and Des Moines families.

Washington Junior Leagues of America Junior League Association Eleanor Roosevelt Oveta Culu Hobby Health, Education and Welfare Marchioness of Reading Britain Maria Maldonado de Garvia St. Joseph Association of Junior Leagues of America, Inc

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