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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1961

Page

7

Solon Woman named MS Mother of the Year

Elen Nevins Markitan, a Solon housewife with three children, was named Linn County MS Society Mother of the Year. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis decades ago, she details progressive loss of mobility, family impact, and her advocacy for MS research and local fundraising efforts in Iowa.

Mrs. Markitan of Solon Elen Nevins Markitan Linn County The Markitan Iowa

Bride-Elect Meta Mandel to Wed Richard Katzoff

Meta Susan Mandel, daughter of Mrs. Nathan Gary Mandel of Minneapolis and Mandel, becomes engaged to Richard Stanley Katzoff, son of Dr. and Mrs. Morris B. Katzoff of Minneapolis. Miss Mandel, a University of Minnesota student, attended the University of Illinois. wedding planned for August 26.

Markitan Federation of Women’s Clubs Nathan Gary Fol Mandel St. Paul Jows Nathan Gary Mandel Minneapolis Meta Susan Richard Stanley Katzoff Morris B. Katzoff Grande Ave Miss Mandel University of Illinois University of Minnesota College of Dentistry

Noted Cedar Rapids figure to miss Salonica duty

The Gazette lists Chapman as former reporter and current board chair in Boston, tied to Harvard. Due to Harvard commencement he cannot travel to Salonica. Dr Paul Dudley White will stand in for the trustees. Chapman is Grinnell and Washington high school educated, son of Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. George T. Chapman.

the Gazette Boston Harvard University Harvard Chapman Salonica Paul Dudley White Grinnell College Old Washington High School Cedar Rapids George T. Chapman Cedar Rapids National Bank

Eastern Star Malta Meeting and Social Evening

Members will meet Saturday at 7 45 at the temple for a business session followed by dancing and cards. An orchestra from Prairie Community School will furnish music.

Temple Prairie Community School

Square Dancing Circle 1 and Related Clubs Night Schedule

Square Dancing Circle 1 8 at Anamosa Farm Bureau building with Earl Reese caller. Beginners class at Knights of Columbus club rooms new registrations this week only Bob Brainard instructor. Country Cousins at Manchester with Mr Reese caller. Square Knots 6 30 at Bever park potluck then dancing Earl Farley caller. New officers Lyle Thompsons chairmen James Adels on co chairmen Leo Sandys secretary treasurer. Kaper Cutters 8 at KC clubrooms Mr Brainard caller. Izaac Walton league 24 miles south of Iowa City Bill Coen caller public invited. Vinton Twirlers 8 at Plamore rink Bob Lucas caller open dance 8 Bever park dance floor Ken Crow caller. In case of rain at Riverside Recreation center.

Anamosa Farm Bureau Earl Reese Knights of Columbus Bob Brainard Bever Park Earl Farley Lyle Thompsons James Adelsons Leo Sandys Izaac Walton Iowa City Bill Coen Vinton Twirlers Plamore Bob Lucas Ken Crow Riverside Recreation Center

Helen Kulhavy Repeats Vows in Church Ceremony

Miss Helen Marie Kulhavy married Everett Barrick Deihl at Peoples church with Rev. N W Lovely officiating. The bride wore a taf feta and lace gown with Sabrina neckline and lace veil. she carried stephanotis and lavender orchid bouquet. Guests numbered 150 at a Knights of Columbus reception.

Helen Marie Kulhavy Edward Kulhavy Mallory St. SW Everett Barrick Deihl Sam Deihl Wapello Peoples Church N. W. Lovely Paul L. Jones Sabrina Irving Ray Deihl Durant Charles E. Pollard Charles E. Plant James C. Blankenhorn

Who's New Bridge Thursday at Eight With Mrs Wright

A social item notes an event titled Whats New Bridge Thursday at 8 PM with Mrs Kenneth Wright in Marion. The notice lists Mrs Wright as host and indicates a bridge gathering scheduled for a Thursday evening in the town.

Kenneth Wright Marion

Mrs. DeSotel's Piano Students Recital at YMCA Today

Mrs. Merle DeSotel of the Boddicker School of Music presents her piano students in a recital at 2 PM today in the YMCA Little Theater. Participants include Linda Becker Carol Brown Nick Coutentees Pam Brusha Larry and Skipper Gode Roberta Heald Barbara Hawkins Marlene Jedlicka Debbie Jungman Ramona Kennell Gloria Kirkpatrick Sandra Leidigh Janis Luedeman Jim Scroggins Dean Svoboda Rose Mary Tesar Linda Turpin Janelle Votrubek and Marcia DeSotel. The public is invited.

Merle DeSotel Boddicker School of Music Ymca Little Theater Linda Becker Carol Brown Nick Coutentees Pam Brusha Larry Skipper Gode Roberta Heald Barbara Hawkins Marlene Jedlicka Debbie Jungman Ramona Kennell Gloria Kirkpatrick Sandra Leidigh Janis Luedeman Jim Scroggins Dean Svoboda Rose Mary Tesar Linda Turpin Janelle Votroubek Marcia DeSotel

Wedding dates for Pristil anniversary and Crow Patton nuptials

Mr and Mrs Rudolph Pristil announce their golden wedding anniversary open house from 2 to 5 at 2210 Wilson Ave SW. They married May 30 1911 and have two daughters, seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Separately Miss Ellen Crow and Charles E Patton plan marriage. Crow is from Quasqueton and Patton from Albia. Crow attended ISU Teachers College and works at Peat Marwick Mitchell. Patton is a Hastings College graduate employed by Cedar Rapids Block Co.

Rudolph Pristil Wilson Ave Lee Morris Marion Melvin Houser Dave Plistil Toddville Howard Crow Quasqueton Ellen Crow Fourth Ave Charles E. Patton Oakland Rd Robert Patton Albia Miss Crow Iowa State Teachers College Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co Hastings College Nebraska Cedar Rapids Block Co

Former Cedar Rapids Residents Visit Here

Mr and Mrs E C Helfen stine formerly of Cedar Rapids now from Greeley Colorado arrived Friday for a holiday visit. They are guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Stracke at 1109 J Ave NW and will also visit Mr and Mrs C Ray Armentrout at 162 Twenty third St SE.

E. C. Helfenstine Greeley Colo Cedar Rapids Robert O. Stracke Jave C. Ray Armentrout Twenty-third St. Dr

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