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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1951

Page

2

Second District GOP Women Meet At Montrose Hotel

More than 90 Iowa Council of Republican Women members gathered Tuesday at the Montrose hotel for the Second District meeting. Speakers included Margaret Miller Kolarik Clyde Hendrix and Mrs Guy Linville who urged active female political involvement and outlined civil defense efforts and legislative work.

Iowa Council of Republican Women Montrose Hotel Walter Blaess Clinton Margaret Miller Kolarik Clyde L. Hendrix Iowa Conservation and Civil Defense Guy Linville Cedar Rapids Iowa Gazette C. E. Pierce Columbus Junction Viola Towle Linn County Club Earl Zahrdat Decorah Allamakee County Club Nina Miller

Ann Shuttleworth Chosen Senior Class President

Miss Ann Shuttleworth, a Kingswood School junior in Bloomfield Michigan, has been elected president of the senior class for next year. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs V Craven Shuttleworth of 315 Linden Terrace SE.

Ann Shuttleworth Kingswood School Bloomfield, Mich V. Craven Shuttleworths Linden Terrace

Fourscore Club to Stage Two Plays Thursday

The Fourscore Club will present two one act plays at its final meeting of the season on Thursday at the Women’s Club. Petticoats directed by Mrs Thane McConnell features Mrs Eldon Anderson Mrs Robert Griswold Mrs Herbert Penningroth Mrs Floyd McConnell and Mrs Robert Sublet. Our Dearest Possession directed by Mrs Paul Wulfsberg casts Mrs Ernest Pappenius Mrs Elmer Schwittek Mrs Ed Buckley Mrs Louis Keller Rex Winfrey and James Hollis. New officers will be announced and hostess chair Mrs Kenneth Vaughn will be assisted by several members and guests.

Woman’s Club Ernest Pappenius Elmer Schwittek Ed Buckley Louis Keller Rex Winfrey James Hollis Kenneth Vaughn Sam Giovanazzi Donald Kent Arthur Luebes Harry Passman Russell Schaeffer Ross Pyle

Thirty Women Attend Women's Day at Indian Creek

Thirty women joined golf cards and luncheon at Indian Creek Country Club Tuesday. Blind bogey winners were Mrs. Guy Jackson and Mrs. Bernard Price. Prize winner was Mrs. S E Huddleston. Day chairmen were Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Chris Broadston. Cards followed in the afternoon. Next event May 22 will be guest day.

Indian Creek Country Club Guy Jackson Bernard Price S. E. Huddleston Jackson Chris Broadston

Hurt Family Returns From California Visit

Mr and Mrs James J Hurt of 823 Seventh Street SW return home after two weeks with son Alvin Hurt and daughter Mary Ann in Livermore California.

James J. Hurt Seventh Street Alvin Hurt Maryann Livermore Calif

Navy Mothers Club Plans All Day Cookie Bake

The Navy Mothers club will meet at the Community House all day Thursday to bake and pack cookies for Korean veterans in hospitals. The group convenes at 9 a.m.

Navy Mothers Club

Mary Weber Weds Daniel Elgas at Patrick's Church

Mary Louise Weber and Daniel Joseph Elgas of Cedar Rapids married Tuesday at 8 a.m. Rev. D. J. Peters officiated. The bride wore light blue wool crepe with pink rosebud corsage. attendant Marguerite Scanlon wore gold. Best man Steven Elgas. Reception at Roosevelt hotel Florentine room followed by a brief wedding trip. They will reside at 1015 First Avenue SW. Burton Rascoe is noted as author and critic with two books in progress.

Steven Elgas Florentine Roosevelt Hotel First Avenue SW

Golf Movies Friday at Cedar View Club

Golf themed films featuring male and female pro golfers will be shown Friday at 8 p.m. in the clubhouse. Art Andrews, Ellis Park pro, hosts the event and invites club members to attend.

Cedar View Country Club Art Andrews Ellis Park

Verne Marshalls Having Guests

Mrs. Charles L. Hoffman Jr and her daughter Mary of Ponte Vedra Beach Fla arrive in Cedar Rapids to spend two weeks with Mrs Hoffmans parents Mr and Mrs Verne Marshall at 532 Knollwood drive SE Also guest Mrs Edward O Fiske of Chicago arrives tonight Mrs L E Robichaux of New Orleans will visit for several days with the Marshalls

Charles L. Hoffman, Jr Mary Ponte Vedra Beach Fla Cedar Rapids

Urbana couple Weds in Methodist Church Ceremony

Martha Ann Riffey daughter of Mr and Mrs John Riffey married George William Helf of Urbana son of the Helfs of Indianapolis Sunday at 430 pm in the local Methodist church The Rev Russell Schmitz officiated with immediate family present Matron of honor was Mrs Glenn Dulin and Glenn Dulin attended the groom A reception followed at the bride’s parents home The couple will reside at 215 Seventeenth Street NE Cedar Rapids after May 18.

Urbana Martha Ann Riffey John Riffey George William Helf George Helfs Indianapolis Russell Schmitz Glenn Dulin Vinton Relf Seventeenth Street Cedar Rapids

Duplicate Bridge Club Winners Named at Tuesday Meeting

At the Duplicate Bridge club meeting Tuesday evening Mrs. E. H. Pieper and Mrs. S. G. Blencoe were high scorers with Mrs. W. M. Jayne and Mrs. A. H. Hallgren close behind in second place.

Duplicate Bridge Club E. H. Pieper S. G. Blencoe W. M. Jayne A. H. Hallgren

Sleeves Take Spotlight in Fall Fashion Menu

New York fashion notes predict sleeves will dominate next fall. Cap and puff sleeves appear on many cover-ups as coats and dresses stay dark and plain. Army influence resurfaces as belts thin and skirts slim, shifting focus to sleeve lines.

New York INS

Engaged: Mabel Nel son to Navy man Mike R Rouse

Mrs Arthur V Nelson of 1323 M Street SW announces the engagement of her daughter Mabel to Mike R Rouse son of Mr and Mrs Elmer E Rouse of Marion The bride elect works in the Cedar Rapids Elks club office and the fiancé serves in the Navy aboard the USS Boxer.

Arthur V. Nelson M Street Mabel Mike R. Rouse Elmer E. Rouse Marion Cedar Rapids

City Directory Workers Gather Information for 1951 Cedar Rapids Edition

R L Polk and Company of Omaha will collect data for the Cedar Rapids city directory. Over eight weeks under Mrs Clarice Clears, name takers will identify residents aged 18 and over, at home and work locations, with yellow slips for absent subjects.

Cedar Rapids R. L. Polk and Company Omaha Clarice Clears

Vinton Club Meets At Schultz Home For Evening

Members of the Vinton club gathered Tuesday at 1003 East Avenue Northwest, hosted by Mrs. Harold Schultz. Assistant hostess was Mrs. C. O. Risdon, and game prizes went to the Mines with Harold V. Johnson, Clifford W. Burkhart, and Earl E. Ferguson among the winners.

Vinton Club Harold Schultz E Avenue NW C. O. Risdon Harold V. Johnson Clifford W. Burkhart Earl E. Ferguson

Dental Society Names Dr. F. B. Lehman Head

Cedar Rapids Dental Society elected officers at a Roosevelt hotel meeting. Frederick B. Lehman was named president Richard Naibert president-elect J O Downing vice president J S Roalson secretary treasurer Anthony Lake librarian J T Davis appointed to a three year board term

Cedar Rapids Dental Society Roosevelt Hotel Frederick B. Lehman Richard Naibert J. O. Downing J. S. Oalson Anthony Lake J. T. Davis

Elks Club Dance Planned at Pavilion with Jimmy Dye

The Elks Club will host a Friday dance at the Elks pavilion featuring Jimmy Dye and his orchestra providing music. Local attendees are invited to attend the event at the pavilion venue.

Elks Club Elks Pavilion Jimmy Dye

B P W Club Holds Installation Rites at Roosevelt Hotel

Miss Gertrude Steiner, former Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women president, led installation at a dinner meeting in the Roosevelt hotel. The program included music by Mrs Zoa Pearl Park Miss Madeline Kauffman and the B P W chorus. An auction titled The Boston Tea Party supported the Iowa candidate Miss Helen Irwin of Des Moines for the 1952 national presidency in Boston with Miss Hilda Hendrickson in charge.

Gertrude Steiner Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women Roosevelt Hotel Zoa Pearl Park Madelein Kauffman B. P. W. Chorus Iowa Helen Irwin Des Moines Boston Hilda Hendrickson

Volunteer Circle Installs New Officers After Lunch

The Volunteer Circle of the King's Daughters met Tuesday at 2516 B Avenue NE for lunch. Mrs. Ralph Hughes received the admission service from Mrs. Marvin Bishop as annual reports were presented and new officers were installed.

The King’s Daughters A. B. Hird B Avenue NE Ralph Hughes Marvin Bishop

Also Mentioned on This Page

G.O.P Elinor Day Jean Strong YME Ted Ruffin Young Men's Bureau Mayou Ballroom Ray Long Ruffin Donald Kriz Civic Bureau Fourscore Club Indian Creek California Mitvalsky Second Street Mary Weber Daniel Elgas Burton Rascoe Verne Marshalls George W. Relf Phyllis Battelle Mabel Nelson Brassieres Dental Society F. B. Lehman B.P.W. Club West Side 3Rd Ave DIAL Armstrong Gibson Robb’s Second Ave
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