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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1957
Page
6
New York designer Saul Nesbitt urges manufacturers to fit real kitchen use. Women ignore box directions and struggle with pry lids and tough seals. He cites a 306-housewife study and calls for practical packaging that opens easily yet protects contents.
Mary R Kennedy daughter of Thomas J Kennedy of 402 Fourteenth Street SE marries Clement F Puth at Immaculate Conception church with Rev Thomas Currier officiating. Maid of honor is Helen Kennedy and Philip Riley is best man. The couple plans a Canada trip and a home at 1400 Second Avenue SE. Mrs Puth runs Rita's Beauty shop and Mr Puth owns several fabrications firms.
Margaret Albert circle met for luncheon with Mrs. Charles Siec and discussed donations to Camp Geod Health and Camp Lookout. A birthday luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel featured devotions by Pearl Capron and an vote to send a girl to Camp Montrose. County President Mrs. C. F. Peremsky installed new officers including Mrs. Fred Keltogz as president and Mrs. I. W. Yareha as second vice president with secretary Mrs. Amos Chase and treasurer Mrs. E. W. Howell.
Ely Rebekah lodge 56 will host the fifth annual He ming convention at the Ely American Legion hall with Helen Nelson of Britt as assembly president. Officers include Thelma Tessman president Mildred Rottocil vice president Lillian Chadima secretary Esther Jévacek treasurer and Helen Walshire pianist. Registration starts at 9 am with sessions and committee elections later in the day.
Anne Fogarty wins this year's Cotton Fashion award at Gracie Mansion in New York. Mayor Robert F. Wagner presents the engraved crystal bowl as designers and officials witness her praise of flattering silhouettes and versatile travel wear from her Goldfish Safari collection.
Mr and Mrs John J Hadish announce the marriage of their daughter Marilyn Louise Hadish to Marvin James Burke Saturday in Dubuque The bride attended the University of Iowa and works as a receptionist for Midwest Investment Co The groom works for Oakland Apartments Inc They will reside at 1839 Flint Avenue SB
Mr and Mrs Joseph J Horak were honored with a surprise picnic dinner at their 1700 Hamilton Street SW home marking their 35th wedding anniversary. Hosts were Mrs George L Clark Mrs Milton R Horak and Mrs Vernon L Horak with several helpers and the Mimes in attendance. The couple wed May 11 1922 at Hus Memorial church.
Miss Roberta Sheets of 1804 E Avenue NW was honored at a Roosevelt High School open house after the play, retiring this year. Over 100 former Thespian club members attended and she received a gift.
Winners in the Cedar Rapids High School Art Exhibition were announced by the Cedar Rapids Art Association judge John F. Stenwell of New Trier High School Winnetka IL. Prizes included pins certificates of merit and entries by Janet Gremm Bill Strasburger Judy Downs and many more eleventh and twelfth graders across several art categories.
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