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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1945

Page

2

Dolores Pospisil to Wed at St Ludmila's Church

Dolores Pospisil and Steve Pisha plan a church wedding at St Ludmila's on November 28 at 9 am. The couple, both St Ludmila's graduates, are from families in the SW districts. Pisha served in navy air corps and works for Link-Belt Speeder. Pospisil works at Electric Motors.

Charles Pospisil Mallory Street Dolores Steve Pisha Florian Pisha C Street St. Ludmila’s Church

Miss Phyllis Rogers to Wed Burr Boyd at Thanksgiving

Miss Phyllis Rogers, Van Buren teacher, was entertained by Van Buren teachers at a dinner and at Miss Helen Crane's home 203 Thirteenth Street SE. A gift was given to the honoree as plans for her Thanksgiving Day marriage to Burr Boyd were announced.

Phyllis Rogers van Buren Commonwealth Helen Crane Thirteenth Street SE Miss Rogers Burr Boyd van Buren School

Local Army Couple Wed in France Hospital Ceremony

Announcement of the marriage between Lt. Bernadine M Dougherty of New Martinsville West Virginia and Capt. Arthur J Nie of Cedar Rapids Iowa performed August 11 in Mirecourt France at the 21st General Hospital. The bride was presented by Col. Led D Cady of St. Louis and both spouses serve on the hospital staff. Capt Nie is the son of Kathryn Kuhn of Los Angeles formerly of Cedar Rapids and a Coe College graduate. The couple’s wedding trip was taken on the Riviera.

Bernadine M. Dougherty New Martinsville W. Va Arthur J. Nie Cedar Rapids Mirecourt France 21St General Hospital Led D. Cady St. Louis Nie Kathryn Kuhn Los Angeles Coe College Riviera

Mrs Ford Travels to Los Angeles to Visit Beeson Family

Mrs. Clifford F. Ford of 1215 Iawthorne Drive Southwest has gone to Los Angeles to visit her son Harry V. Beeson and daughter-in-law, former Cedar Rapids residents.

Clifford F. Ford Iawthorne Drive Los Angeles Harry V. Beeson Cedar Rapids

Jane Boyd Circle Meets at St Luke’s Hospital

The Jane Boyd circle of the Kings Daughters gathered for a sewing day at St Luke’s hospital and shared a noon pot luck dinner.

Jane Boyd The King’s Daughters St. Luke’s Hospital

Married in Oklahoma City Bessie Engle and Glen Cornelius

Miss Bessie G. Engle formerly served as deputy clerk of the United States district court in Cedar Rapids from 1938 to 1945. She married Glen E. Cornelius in Oklahoma City on November 2. Cornelius, a former Cedar Rapids resident, is district representative for Continental Company, now based in Oklahoma City. He is a Union College Nebraska graduate and a discharged Navy chief petty officer. The couple will reside in Oklahoma City.

Cedar Rapids Bessie G. Engle Glen E. Cornelius Oklahoma City Cornelius United States District Court of the Northern District of Iowa Fot Walter L. Gray Coe College Herbert C. Ring Continental Company Union College Lincoln Neb Navy

Mrs Henry Schlesselman bid farewell at Earhart luncheon

Mrs Henry Schlesselman and Mrs Charles Earhart hosted a dessert luncheon at 1623 B Avenue NE last weekend before Mrs Schlesselman departs for a Texas winter. Attending were Mmes Frank Kouba Ernest Kimberling Fred Kubicek Clayton Smith Otto Jirsa and V M Moravec.

Henry Schlesselman Texas Charles Earhart Avenue NE Earhart Mmes Frank Kouba Ernest Kimberling Fred Kubicek Clayton Smith Otto Jirsa V. M. Moravec

Pedersons Visit In Miami Florida Over Weekend

Samson S. Pederson of Miami Florida spent the weekend with his sister Miss Mary J. Pederson of 519 Fourth Avenue SE.

Samson S. Pederson Miami Fila Mary J. Pederson Fourth Avenue SE

Secret Teen Romance Should Be Open About It

Mary Haworth counsels a 16 year old girl to tell her mother the truth about her six month romance with a 19 year old who is soon to enter West Point. She warns that secrecy and lying erode self respect and urges the girl to show the engagement ring and be open to parental guidance. The column notes correspondence in The Gazette.

Mary Haworth West Point Steve Mother

Pattern 4920 Apron Seeks Small Size and Travel-Friendly Fit

Wear your heart on your pockets in Pattern 4920 apron with stay put straps and embroidery options. Sizes range from small 14-16 to ex large 44-46, price 20 cents, send name address zone size and style number to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept. 130 N. Clinton St. Chicago Ill.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Dept N. Clinton St Chicago Ill

Man-Tailored Slacks and Family Pressure in Postwar Life

A fragment discusses a young woman facing social expectations as she seeks independence. It contrasts the leap from serviceman to civilian with the constraint of family norms and the need for her husband to show patience as she gains experience in a new full time role.

Mother Junior

All weddings and social events must be reported to The Gazette

The notice reminds readers that all weddings and social events should be reported promptly to ensure publication in The Gazette. It emphasizes timely submissions for any upcoming weddings, anniversaries, or other social notices.

Gazette

Legion Auxiliary Split Over Universal Training

In Chicago on Monday the American Legion auxiliary debated universal military training with delegates voicing mixed opinions. Mrs Hurlbert Anderson led a Sunday hearing while Mrs R D Pitney of Connecticut reported her delegation backed nationwide training, as another delegate argued for precise wording to include conscription.

Chicago American Legion Auxiliary Hurlbert Anderson Boulder Colo R. D. Pitney Connecticut

Appointment of Administrator in Linn County Iowa

Notice states Edward F. Borschel was appointed administrator of the Kathryn Borschel estate in Linn County Iowa on November 17 1945. Creditors are required to present claims to the Clerk of the Linn County District Court and to notify W Hann attorney for the administrator.

State of Iowa Linn County Kathryn Borschel Iowa Edward F. ‘Borsehel W. Hann

War Wives Must Expect To Make Readjustments

Ruth Millett notes many returning servicemen face readjustment and argues that young war wives will also endure tough postwar changes. She describes Sue who relied on her parents during wartime and now must manage a home, baby, and husband’s needs, with potential money worries after losing parental support.

Billy Sue Jupior

Thanksgiving poultry advance orders common at Cedar Rapids stores

Over the Back Fence notes exceptionally heavy advance orders for Thanksgiving poultry in Cedar Rapids groceries and meat markets. With no government reserves, supply remains plentiful but labor shortages push customers to pre order. Turkeys 14 to 20 pounds, some dealers offer half-turkey splits for early orders.

Cedar Rapids Cuban

U S Faces Threat Of Second-Rate Global Power

Washington reports warning from top generals and admirals that demobilization chaos threatens U S military strength. Gen Marshall and Adm King describe disintegration amid rapid demobilization and lack of a peacetime policy. Spaatz warns the air force could become a memory if trends continue. Berlin dispatch cites redeployment disrupts U S Military Government in Berlin.

Washington United. States United States George C. Marshall New York Johnson R-Calif House Military Affairs Committee Ernest J. King King Spaatz Army Air Forces Senate Military Affairs Committee Berlin

MacArthur bans 236 Jap produced movies

Gen MacArthur's headquarters bans 236 Japanese produced movies labeling them undemocratic and ultra nationalist. Allied probe into government subsidies payments is ordered. Japanese government must submit a complete list of rents and subsidies paid to private enterprises except agriculture. The directives follow measures outlawing Japanese aviation and aeronautical training and research.

Tokyo Gen. MacArthur Allied Reesearch

Notice of Probate for Rees County Iowa 1945

Official notice from Crissman and Big Atleys of the Iowa probate matter. The document references a will, testament, and court actions dated in November of 1945. Signatures include Beaen't Rapids and district officials.

State of Iowa Otice Rees County Rapids Towa Crissman & Big Atleys

Administration of Richard Wesley Lones estate in Linn County

Notice in the Linn county district court seeks probate of the will of Richard Wesley Lones, deceased of To wa. Heirs or creditors must present claims for estate debts to the undersigned promptly at the county court office.

Towa Linn Richard Wesley Lones Sauety Uuseen District Courcil

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Dolores Pospisil Dougherty Arthur Nie Bessie Engle Florida Versigon Pepsi-Cola Company Long Island City N. Y Wm. Tehel Corot Second Ave J. E M. H. Mary Haworth Anne Adams Legion Auxiliary Ruth Millett Naomi Doebel U.S Lyle C. Wilson Mautz Enamels Barney's DIAL First Avenue Borden - Hutchinson Borden's Borden-Hutchinson Lillian Studio Killian MacArthur Norics OF Carl Hendricksey Heinz Cimato
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