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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1956

Page

3

Indian Creek Club Elects New Officers

C. H. Jordan was elected president of Indian Creek Country club for 1957 at a board meeting Monday evening. Willard Verba retires as president. Officers include Maurice Breen as vice president Robert Glee as secretary and Nate Berg as treasurer. New directors are William Reid Marion Kenneth Gross Leo Smulekoff Ed Cohn Van Coleman Carl Spicher Lyle Vernon and Mrs Ben Douglas.

C. H. Jordan Indian Creek Country Club Willard Verba

Robert Vane Returns From New York Trip

Dr and Mrs Robert Vane of 2220 Grande Avenue SE returned home Saturday after spending ten days in New York.

Robert Vane Grande Avenue New York

Elaine Gottschalk Becomes a Bride

Elaine Gottschalk daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Gottschalk and Jackie W Grimes son of Mr and Mrs Jesse W Grimes exchanged nuptial vows at Peace Evangelical and Reformed church Elkader Rev Paul Kitterer officiated The bride wore a lace and tulle gown with a bouffant skirt and carried white roses JoAnn Glawe was bridesmaid Paul Hoag was best man Three hundred guests attended a reception Then the Straw berry Point couple Mr and Mrs Ray Lawrence observed their golden wedding anniversary with 225 guests in Dundee Methodist church They have three children Robert Lawrence Naomi Seiberling and Mrs James Casey

Elkader Elaine Gottschalk Elmer Gottschalk Jackie W. Grimes Jesse W. Grimes West Union Peace Evangelical and Reformed Church Paul Kitterer JoJean Whitford Jean Reinhardt JoAnn Glawe St. Olaf Paul Hoag Wayne Grimes Jerry Dahl Strawberry Point Ray Lawrence Dundee Strawberry Point Methodist Church Robert Lawrence Naomi Seiberling Amarillo Texas James Casey Cedar Rapids

Thanksgiving Basket Planned for Sun Shine Mission Meeting

Members of the Margaret Albert circle of the King's Daughters packed a Thanksgiving basket and arranged a Christmas gift for Sun Shine Mission during a dessert luncheon meeting Monday with Mrs. Eva Ludow at 413 Thirty-fourth Street NE. Mrs. Ludlow led the devotional.

Margaret Albert Circle of the King’s Daughters Sunshine Mission Eva Ludow Thirty-fourth Street Ludlow

Ready chicken salad buns for handy meals

Wrap chicken salad in hamburger buns and foil. Heat in a moderate oven for 15 to 20 minutes. Great for lunch or snacks since sandwiches can be prepared ahead and heated just before serving.

Marilyn Schrader Weds James Olinger in Methodist Church

Marilyn Schrader daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Schrader and James Olinger son of Mr and Mrs Byron Olinger exchanged nuptial vows Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Manchester Methodist church The Rev Heber Miller officiated with a lace and illusion gown The bridal party wore diamond and rosebud accents Verna Ferguson provided a vocal solo and Mrs Frank Davis played organ A large attendance featured candles roses mums and a millinery of diamonds Mary Jo Hatch served as flower girl and John Robben Cedar Rapids was ringbearer Best man Wilbur Schrader and ushers Bruce Gearhart David Utley The couple plan a southern wedding trip and Mrs Olinger will join her husband in Germany

Manchester Marilyn Schrader Roy Schrader James Olinger Byron Olinger Heber Miller Frank Davis Verna Ferguson Howard Utley Iowa City Fern Kaplan Cedar Rapids Nancy Lee Olinger Alaine Haigh Mary Jo Hatch John Robben Wilbur Schrader Norman Hinkel Des Moines J Groomsman Bruce Gearhart David Utley Talisrman Roses St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Olinger Germany

Loftus Couple Honored Before Move to Colorado Springs

Mr and Mrs A W Loftus of 408 Dunreath drive NE are honored at several parties before their move to Colorado Springs. Mrs Guy Linville and Mrs Charles are among those hosting events as the couple prepares to relocate next Tuesday.

A. W. Loftus Dunreath Drive Colorado Springs Guy Linville Thirtythird Street Charles

Loftus Honored at Embassy Club Dinner and Related Local Events

Knickerbocker of Fairfax honored Mrs. Loftus at a Monday Embassy Club dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Pollock hosted a Couples' club party in Loftus' honor. Mrs. Lee Whitcomb led a luncheon at the Elks club. James T. Otter and associates honored the couple Friday evening. Andrew C. Hanson hosted a Thursday dinner for 11 in Loftus' honor. Watch BAMBERGER'S THANKSGIVING PARADE Wednesday at 6:00 on Channel 9.

Loftus Andrew C. Hanson Dunreath Drive

Bentzingers Celebrate Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Bentzinger were honored at a family dinner for 17 guests marking their sixtieth anniversary. They reside with their son-in-law and daughter, Richard Thorne, at 1724 J Avenue NE. The couple have two other daughters, Harmon Hendrickson and Elmer Roth, and eight grandchildren plus seven great grandchildren.

H. C. Bentzinger Richard Thorne J Avenue NE Harmon Hendrickson Elmer Roth Donnellson

Mary Swain Weds Merle Klein at KESWICK Church

Mary Alice Sprague Swain daughter of Mr and Mrs Isaac Swain wed Merle S Klein son of Mr and Mrs Stanley Klein of Osceola at What Cheer Church of Christ. Rev Leonard Nelson officiated the 2 30 p m ceremony with ornate altar arrangements. Following the ceremony a church reception preceded plans to live on a farm near Osceola.

Keswick Church of Christ Mary Alice Sprague Swain Isaac Swain Merle S. Klein Stanley Klein Osceola Leonard Nelson Howard Neumann Dean Dalziel Marlene Nelson Shirley Betty la Courtney Kenneth Siegfried Russel Doughter Clara Patterson Elaine White William Gorseth Murray Jack Siefkas Indianola Gary Flaraty Bob Fuller Gene Burgus Dwaine Walker Mercy Hospital Des Moines

Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Linn County Iowa

On November 19 1956 Winnifred Langridge was appointed Administratrix of Bruce Millburn's estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must promptly pay debts and file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Carl Hendrickson is the accompanying attorney for the estate.

State of Iowa Linn County Bruce Millburn Winnifred Langridge Carl Hendrickson

Bride Lavonne Otto Weds Elmer Horman In Cedar Rapids

Lavonne Otto, a Cedar Rapids teacher, married Elmer Horman of Iowa City in Immanuel Lutheran Klinger Sunday. The Rev. William F. Reddel officiated the double ring ceremony with Miss Dorothy Otto as soloist. The bride wore a velvet princess gown with cathedral train and fur trimmed muff. A reception followed in the church parlors. The couple will reside in the Hawatha trailer court after next Monday as Horman pursues a master’s in hygiene and preventive medicine.

Lavonne Otto Cedar Rapids Elmer Horman Iowa City Immanuel Lutheran Church Klinger Herbert Otto Readlyn Benjamin Horman Metropolis William F. Reddel Dorothy Otto Robert Minniart Ronald Wolff Paul Horman Wolff Benjamin Luke Donald Oberdorfer Bombay India Wartburg College Hiawatha

Leap Year Proposals Rush as 29 Days Remain

New York report notes Leap Year proposals and engagements among public figures and celebrities. Grace Kelly, Margaret Truman, Marilyn Monroe, Guri Lie, and Robert Meyner are cited among those affected by the extra day in the calendar. The piece highlights widespread matrimonial plans and uncertain details about who proposed to whom.

Guri Lie Trygve Lie United Nations William Zeckendorf, Jr New Jersey Robert Meyner Helen Stevenson Adlai Sam

Leap Year Eligible List Goes On Across World

A nostalgic column counts potential mates and notable figures for Leap Year marriages. It lists Prince Bertil, King Baudouin, Prince Albert, the Duke of Kent, and Peter Townsend, plus Dag Hammarskjold, Adlai Stevenson, Edgar Hoover, Sam Rayburn, Joseph W. Martin Jr. and several senators. It also mentions Elvis Presley, Bing Crosby, Marlon Brando, Liberace, Howard Hughes, and Sid Richardson as possible partners or patrons.

Prince Bertil Sweden Baudouin Belgium Prince Albert Britain Duke of Kent Peter Townsend Princess Margaret Dag Hammarskjold Adlai Stevenson Edgar Hoover Sam Rayburn House G.O.P Joseph W. Martin, Jr Henry

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Indian Creek Club Robert Vanes Elkader Junior College Upper Iowa University Northwestern Bell Telephone Company King's Daughters Unit Carol Morris Ottumwa James Cagney Universal-International Studio Miss Morris J. W. Wilson Houston Tex St. Joseph ST_JOSEPH Fotilian Singer Singer Sewing Machine Singer Sewing Center Killian Mrs. Loftus Channel 9 Russell Quatie Ace Cream A. C. Bentzingers Mary Swain Merle Klein Morris First Ave N.E Gay Pauley Howard Hughes Elvis Presley J. Edgar Hoover Cupid Grace Kelly Prince Rainier Monaco Margaret Truman E. C. Daniel, Jr Marilyn Monroe Arthur Miller Roder Stella Whit Best Buy Roper Value Roper FAMED Illinois PECAN
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