Most Influential Women in Washington Led by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower
Patricia Wiggins surveys Washington power circles in a UP informal poll naming ten influential women. The list includes Mamie Eisenhower, Bertha Adkins, Frances Knight, Agnes Meyer, Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Gwen Cafritz, Perle Mesta, Katie Loncheim, Frances Bolton, and J. Borden Harriman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Capital
United Press
Washington Opinion
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Mamie
Bertha Adkins
White House
Republican National Committee
Leonard W. Hall
Bertha
Frances Knight
Passport Office
Ruth B. Shipley
Congress
Agnes E. Meyer
Washington Post and Times Herald
Congressional
Margaret Chase Smith
Skowhegan
Maine
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Appropriations
Armed Services
Gwen Cafritz
Perle Mesta
Katie Loncheim
Democratic National Committee
Frances P. Bolton
Ohio
G.O.P
Mrs Phelps Honored At Farewell Luncheon
A farewell bridge luncheon was given Tuesday by Mrs. James L. Smith in honor of Mrs. Thomas M. Phelps. Guests at the Smith home included Mrs. E. Gordon Larson, Gerald Mulvaney, George Gable, Lewis A. Hutchings, James Crawford and Burton Offner. The Phelps family will move to Kansas City on June 9 after a weekend picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Smith
Thomas M. Phelps
Nineteenth Street
Smith
Thirty-third Street
Mmes. E. Gordon Larson
Gerald Mulvaney
George Gable
Lewis A. Hutchings
James Crawford
Burton Offner
Cedar Rapids Builders to Host Ladies Night at Elmcrest
The Cedar Rapids Home Builders Association hosts a ladies night on Friday at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club. A 7:30 p.m. dinner follows a social hour, with the Variety Club Orchestra playing dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Home Builders Association
Elmcrest Golf and jCountry Club
Glanville Family Returns From Wisconsin for Memorial Day Visit
Mr and Mrs F J Glanville arrive from Wauwatosa Wisconsin to spend Memorial day with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Fred S Glanville at 1820 Second Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Glanville
Wauwatosa
Wis
Fred S. Glanville
Second Avenue SE
Mrs Kitchin to Present Students in Recital
Mrs Joseph Kitchin will present her students in a recital Thursday at 8 p.m. in the YWCA auditorium. The public is invited to attend. Appearing will be Juli Vane Ann Kanealy Marilynn Beechen Sharon Cohn Judy Fellman Joan Burt Joan Beechen Jackie Jones and Sue Ottsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kitchin
YWCA
Juli Vane
Ann Kanealy
Marilynn Beechen
Sharon Cohn
Judy Fellman
Joan Burt
Joan Beechen
Jackie Jones
Sue Ottsen
Mayflower Chapter Elects New DAR Officers
Mayflower chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution names new officers led by regent Mrs. Wells C. Peck with vice regent Mrs. Frank I. V. Orr and chaplain Mrs. Paul C Hunter. Also listed are recording secretary Mrs. Joseph W Jensen and others. retiring regent Mrs. F E. Corey received the ex chapter regent pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayflower
Daughters of the American Revolution
Wells C. Peck
Franki\V. Orr
Paul C Hunter
Joseph W Jensen
Margaret Stookey
Robert J. Rogers
James A. Mahon
William F. Cooper
M Morey Nassif
F E. Corey
Iowa student nurses elect two East Iowans to top posts
Nancy Kacere of Mt. Vernon Road SE and Nancy Cogswell of DeWitt have been elected to the University of Iowa student nurses organization officers. Kacere becomes secretary and Cogswell serves as president. Both are sophomores.
Engagements And Weddings Decorah and Cedar Rapids list several upcoming nuptials
Multiple notices from Decorah Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas announce engagements and forthcoming weddings. Suzanne Beverly Nodland to Merlin Faldet plans June 17. Patricia Powers to James Burke wed June 2 at St Matthew's Catholic Church. Dorothea Jerdee engaged to Paul Ofstedal. Sara Jane Nodland Graves to Donald Graves with vows June 17. Joy Lomica to Richard Nelson set for June 30 in Cresco. Wanda Rae Haars to Frankie Phillis wed June 10 in Pulaski. Carol Glandon and Dean Shifflett exchanged vows in Sigourney. Mariann Milota to Robert Kramer wed in Sigourney Immaculate Conception grotto. couples to reside in Webster Hiawatha Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Patricia Darlene Powers
James John Burke
Leo Burkes
Ryan
St. Matthew's
Joseph A. Powers
Thirty-first Street
Miss Powers
Mr. Burke
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Decorah
Myrtle Howden
Mable, Minn
Sara Jane
Donald Graves
Salvan Graves
Madiison Lutheran Church
Webster
Methodist
Sigourney
Carol Glandon
Donald Glandon
Dean Shifflett
Virgil Shiffletts
Lee
Mariann Milota
Rudolph Milota
Edgewood Road
Milota
Robert Kramer
Frank Kramers
LeMars
Immaculate Conception Church
Second Street NW
Hiawatha
Reliable Machine and Manufacturing Company Incorporation
Notice of incorporation for a Iowa corporation named Reliable Machine and Manufacturing Company. Principal office in Cedar Rapids, authorized to manufacture and deal in machinery, hardware, and gas appliances. authorized capital stock of 20,000 shares at $10 each. commenced business March 21, 1956. aims to operate with a three-director board and annual meetings in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowa
Marjorie Reeves
Grinnell
Betty Baxter
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Insurance Office
Iowa Center For Continuation Study
Iowa City
Reliable Machine and Manufacturing Company
Cedar Rapids Inn County
Iowa
Board of Directors
Secretary of State of
Miss Joann Noonan Honored at Sunday Brunch
Hostess Miss Kay Krejci welcomed classmates and family Sunday at 1807 Blake Boulevard SE to honor Miss Jo Ann Noonan who will join the Martin Noomans at Waverly after the move of her parents to the new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Krejci
J. F. Krejci
Blake Boulevard
Jo- Ann Noonan
Miss Noonan
Martin Noonans
Waverly
Immaculate Conception High School
I Miss Rhodes Weds Richard Hart in Kent Chapel
Miss Rhoda Jacqualine Rhodes, daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard G Sawyers, wed Richard W Hart of Cedar Rapids in a double ring ceremony at the Kent chapel of the Oskaloosa Methodist church. Rev Fred G Samek officiated. reception followed at the parsonage. The couple plan to reside in Cedar Rapids after June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Kent Chapel
Oskaloosa Methodist Church
Rhoda Jacqualine Rhodes
Richard G. Sawyers
Richard W. Hart
Cedar Rapids
Richard H. Harts
Manhattan
Kan
Fred G. Samek
M. J. Heimendinger
Marilyn Koutney
Fred Hart
Down
Kansas City
Ozarks
Hart
Collins Radio Company
Kansas State College
Harts
Miss Jo Ann Conley Weds Lyle C. Russell
Miss Jo Ann Conley daughter of Owen Conley married Lyle C. Russell son of Elmer Russell Sunday at 2 p.m. in Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. Rev. F. H. Kehren officiated. The gown featured Chantilly lace over taffeta with scalloped neckline. Honeymoon planned in the Ozarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldine Russell
James Conley
Bill Rosencrans
Bill Wessells
John Henry Dirks
Gary Dirks
Susan Peters
Russell
Iowa Highway Commission
Collins Radio Company
Anamosa
Ozarks
Miss Barbara Burke Weds Charles Neuzil in Iowa City
Miss Barbara Burke and Charles Neuzil exchanged nuptial vows at St. Marys church in Iowa City. The service was conducted by Rev. Eugene Hoenig before 30 guests, with Miss Betty Bates as maid of honor and Robert Neuzil as best man. The couple will honeymoon in Minnesota and the bridegroom works for Proctor and Gamble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
St. Mary's Church
Barbara Burke
Kenneth Sanders
Charles Neuzil
Joseph Neuzil
Eugene Hoenig
Betty Bates
Reich
Minnesota
Miss Sandra Hart Joins UI Gamma Alpha Chi Sorority
Miss Sandra Hart of 703 Fourth Avenue SE is initiated into the University of Iowa chapter of Gamma Alpha Chi a sorority for women in advertising. She is a sophomore student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Hart
Fourth Avenue SE
University of Iowa
Gamma Alpha Chi
Fraternity For Women In Advertising
Chinese Mushroom Soy Steak For Six Servings
A home feature presents an economical flank steak dish called Chinese Mushroom Soy Steak. The recipe uses meat tenderizer, onions, green pepper, mushrooms, and soy sauce to produce a tender, flavorful meal served with fluffy white rice.
Campbell's Vegetarian Vegetable Soup Ad Preview
Campbell's Vegetarian Vegetable soup is pitched as a perfect meatless starter. The lively ad highlights 15 garden vegetables including tomatoes carrots peas corn green beans and limas blended in a comforting broth to stimulate appetites.
Miss Pamela Yetter Marries in Toledo Ceremony
In a 4 p.m. service Sunday at First Presbyterian Church Toledo, Miss Pamela Yetter daughter of the Paul Yetters wed Airman Second Class Vertus Daniel Brandt son of the Vertus Brandtais. The Rev Roy Wilson officiated. Mrs Brandt works for the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. They will reside in Blytheville Arkansas where Mr Brandt is stationed with the Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
First Presbyterian Church
Pamela Yetter
Paul Yetters
Airjman
Daniel Brandt
Mrs Baker Elected President of Book Study Club
Mrs L T Baker was elected president of the Religious Book Study club at the final meeting of the club year Monday at the Community House. Mrs Cora Lewis will serve as vice president and Mrs George Stang as secretary and treasurer. The club voted $15 to the Community House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Baker
Religious Book Study Club
Cora Lewis
George Stang
Fanny Marshall
Baker
Former Residents Visit in Osborn Robbins Homes
Mr and Mrs Frank F Rus sell of Redwood City Calif for mer Cedar Rapids residents visiting Ms Millie Osborn sister and Forrest Robbins brother in law at 4082 Second Avenue SE and 716 Sixteenth Street SE in Osborn Robbins homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank F. Russell
Redwood City
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Russell
Millie Osborn
Second Avenue
Mrs. Russell
Forrest Robbins
Sixteenth Street
Out of School Dance at YWCA Dialogues and Guests
Misses Janet Kennedy Sharon Dalton Pat Redmond and Karen Hansen host an out of school dance at the YWCA Tuesday evening. About 100 high school freshmen are invited to attend the Summer Serenade themed event hosted by four co hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet “Kennedy
Sharon Dalton
Pat Redmond
Karen Hansen
YWCA
Women return from New York trip leaders attend conference
Mrs. R. W. Water and Mrs. Kenneth Chiverton returned Sunday from New York where they spent a week. Mrs. Vater attended the three day Goren bridge teachers conference during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Water
Grande Avenue SE
Kenneth Chiverton
C Avenue NF
New York
Vater
Goren Bridge
Geraldine and Erma Jean Trent Wed in Double Ceremony
In Buckingham near Waterloo Geraldine and Erma Jean Trent became brides in a Sunday afternoon double ceremony at the South Waterloo Church of the Brethren. Geraldine married Norman Tessman of St. Ansgar, with attendants Mrs. Robert Loy and Darwin Larson. Erma Jean wed Harold DeVere Scarlett of Traer, with attendants Dana Scarlett and Judy Kerr. Norman Tessman works at Warwick Manufacturing in Zion, Illinois, and the Scar Lends will reside in Traer where Harold farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
James Trent
Near Waterloo
Geraldine
Erma Jean Trent
South Waterloo
Church of the Brethren
Clarence D. Sink
Norman Tessman
Arth Tessmans
St. Ansgar
Robert Loy
Darwin Larson
Erma Jean
Harold DeVere Scarlett
Traer
Harold Scarletts
Valley Falls
Kan
Dana Scarlett
Judy Kerr
Tessman
Warwick Manufacturing Company
Zion, Il
Scarletts
Presbyterians Admit Women Pastors at General Assembly
The 168th general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA decided to admit women to the ministry after presbyteries approved the by-law change. The tally was 205 to 35 in favor, with 129 approvals required, and the assembly also approved a merger with the United Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Sixty Members Attend Pythians Monday Dinner
Sixty members attended the Monday evening potluck dinner, hosted by the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters. The program featured dances by Irene Ilten's pupils, songs by Mt. Zion Baptist church's Men's quintet, and Elaine Curtis' accordion school pupils. Jay Barker served as master of ceremonies. Charles Mather received a membership award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Sisters
Irene Ilten
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Elaine Curtis
Jay Barker
Charles Mather
Rinderknecht Family Names Cedar Rapids Leader At Reunion
Edgar Schirm of Cedar Rapids was elected president at the annual Rinderknecht family reunion Sunday at the city park in Newhall. Other officers are Victor Wichman of Newhall, vice president, Mrs. Harold Rinderknecht of Cedar Rapids, secretary, and Edmund Gunzenhauzer of Homestead, treasurer. The William Rinderknechts were in charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Schirm
Cedar Rapids
Rinderknecht
Newhall
Victor Wichman
Harold Rinderknecht
Edmund Gunzenhauzer
Homestead
William Rinderknechts
Streamliner Stella Wh Window Cleaning Tip
A practical note advises using cold water with a small amount of washing starch to glaze window panes. It suggests minimal polishing afterward and proposes using newspapers instead of cloth for best results.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Patricia Wiggins
Hall
J. Borden Harriman
Daisy
Norway
Georgetown
Mrs. Phelps
Home Builders Group
MR. Glanville
Mrs. Kitchin
East Towans
Sul
Tenness Nodland
Teir
Suzanne Beverly
Merlin Faldet
Carl Faldets
Miss Nodland
Mr. Faldet
Fort Lewis
Wash
Dorothea Ann Jerdee
J. C. Jerdee
Minneapolis
Jerdee
Paul E. Ofstedal
R. A.ofstedal
Jerdeel
University of
Joe Lomica
Cresco
Joy
Richard D. Nelson
Julia Nelson
Creslco Methodist Church
Pulaski
Miss Haars
Gates Business College
Winterbottom Supply Company
Waterloo
John Deere i
Linn County
Matt M. Macex
Towa
T. J. Wilkinson
Towit Mitt M. Macek, Jr
Mary P Macek
T J Wilkinson
Matt M. Macek, Jr
T J. Wilkinson
M Hasek. JR
ALC
Cedar Rapid Attorney Tie Corporation
Joann Noonan
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pattern Dept
West 17Th St
N. Y
J. W. Wilson
Houston
Tex
St. Joseph
Rhodes
Richard Hart
Jo Ann Conley
Lyle C. Russell
Miss Hart
SUI Group
U. S. Naval Academy
Beverly Jean Douglas
Robert Salisbury Cecil
Annapolis
San Francisco
Miss Douglas
Mt. Vernon Junior College
Cecil
Campbell Soup
Mrs. Baker
Osborn, Robbins Homes
Co. R
All-In
ALL Good Drug and Department Stores
Geraldine, Erma Jean Trent
Presbyterians
Pythians
Rinderknecht Reunion
Stella
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