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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1952

Page

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Aukermans Observe FiftIeth Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs A H Aukerman will mark their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house at 1640 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids. A Mass will be said at Immaculate Conception church and a family dinner hosted by Arch H Aukerman Jr. The couple married in Ida Grove on November 26 1902 and moved to Cedar Rapids in 1928. Their family includes four children and five grandchildren with relatives from Ida Grove Harrisburg Chicago and Pittsburgh visiting.

A. H. Aukerman First Avenue Immaculate Conception Church Arch H. Aukerman Aukerman Anna Mae Cole Ida Grove Cedar Rapids Mae Aukerman Vernon Perry E. C. Perron Viola Cole Harrisburg George Nester Pittsburgh J. J. Cole Chicago Ralph Somme Leo Teghtmeyer E. C. Perion

Omaha Couple to Visit for Weekend in Des Moines

Mr and Mrs E G Bath of Omaha arrive to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Oliver J Swab at 2399 Blake Boulevard SE They will attend the Iowa Notre Dame football game Saturday.

E. G. Bath Omaha Oliver J. Swab Blake Boulevard

Widmer Family Donates Branch in Honor of Guest

Mrs. C. Max Widmer presented a branch today at 600 Forty second Street NE in honor of Mrs. John Max Widmer of Old Greenwich Conn. She arrived Thursday to visit for several weeks with her son and daughter in law, the C. Max Widmers.

C. Max Widmer John Max Widmer Old Greenwich Conn C. Max Widmers

Calendar of Fun Club Elects Officers at Cooley Home

Members met Thursday evening at 3131 Schaeffer drive SW for officer elections. Harold Blick was chosen president and Leo McDermott secretary. McDermott and Cooley were honored on their birthdays, with Danny Prouty as a guest.

Calendar of Fun Club Melvin Cooley Schaeffer Harold Blick Leo McDermott McDermott Cooley Danny Prouty

Marguerite Bottome Circle Hosts Hospital Sewing Luncheon

Mrs Lenore Chapman of 1860 First Avenue NE hosted the Marguerite Bottome circle of King's Daughters at a dessert luncheon Thursday afternoon. Mrs Mildred Stucker led devotions and the group sewed articles for St Luke's hospital.

Lenore Chapman First Avenue NE Marguerite Bottome King’s Daughters Mildred Stucker St. Luke’s Hospital

Ac cordion week recital features wide student lineup

In observance of National Accordion Week Mrs Bodidicker and Margaret Amend presented an acrossomee recital Wednesday evening. Participants included Jay Albright Lisbon Ronnie Becicka Dean Heiber Solon Bob Havlicek Ely Ruth Ann Morrison Belle Plaine Dee Anna Merta Donna Jean Benesh Arlene Doskacil Elaine Sternard Fairfax Dixie Riffey Urbana Allen Minor Anamosa Carole Meythaler Harvey Sollberger Marion Maxine Daubenberger Mary Lou Spaight Quas ken Sharyn Byers Judy Skalsky Linda Rozek Carole Erenberger Jerry Reinert Joyce Judy Lamparek Shirley Schulte Elaine Henecke Edith Cook Miles Bextine Bob Trachta Nancy Dunlop ioan Jacobsen Bob Sojka.

Gerald Bodidicker Margaret Amend Jay Albright Lisbon Ronnie Becicka Dean Heiber Solon Bob Havlicek Ely Ruth Ann Morrison Belle Plaine Dee Anna Merta Donna Jean Benesh Arlene Doskacil Elaine Sternard Fairfax Dixie Riffey Urbana Allen Minor Anamosa Carole Meythaler Harvey Sollberger Marion Maxine Daubenberger Mary Lou Spaight Quasquen Sharyn Byers Judy Skalsky Linda Rozek Carole Erenberger Jerry Reinert Joyce Judy Lamparek Shirley Schulte Elaine Henecke Edith Cook Miles Bextine Bob Trachta Nancy Dunlop Ioan Jacobsen Bob Sojka

Miss Theresa Lahr Becomes a Bride

Miss Theresa Lahr daughter of Mrs Mary Lahr married Gerald Goedken son of Mr and Mrs Clem Goedken in a Thursday morning ceremony at Immaculate Conception church Sand Springs Rev F Lohberg performed the double ring rite The bride wore a lace bodice gown with sequin accents long sleeves and a cathedral train A Juliet cap veil carried sweetpeas with an orchid Attendants included Miss Mary Ann Russ and Alvin Lahr Flower girls were Jean Thomsen and Mary Lyn Beck A wedding breakfast and dinner were hosted for 180 guests at the Lahr home and parish hall The couple will reside on a farm northeast of Hopkinton after a wedding trip

Mary Ann Russ Alvin Lahr Miss Russ Jean Thomsen Worthington Mary Lyn Beck Cascade Nick Lahr, Jr Hopkinton

Cecilian Music Club to Meet at Mt Mercy Academy

Members of the Cecilian Music club will meet Saturday at 2 p.m. at Mt. Mercy academy. Entrance exams will be given following the program.

Cecilian Music Club Mt. Mercy Academy

Church circle hosts dessert luncheon and charity vote

Mrs. Oliver Wilson hosted the Jane Boyd circle of King Daughters at her 1921 Park Ave SE home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Hughes and Miss Bessie Huguin. J. S. Bain reported on the state convention. The group voted to fill a Thanksgiving basket for a needy family. Engagements include Monona Darlene Levenhagen to Marvin Miller and Strawberry Point Marilyn Fischel to Roger Henkes. Evanda Niedert to Gene Wiebuhr, Fairbank, and June Hatsue to Merlin Rekward in Decorah.

Oliver Wilson Jane Boyd King’s Daughters Park Avenue SE William ‘Hughes Bessie Huguin J. S. Bain Monona Darlene Levenhagen Chris Levenhagen Marvin Miller Harva Miller Postville St. Paul’s Evangelical Church Strawberry Point Marilyn ‘Fischel Claude Fischel Roger Henkes Albert Henkes June Hatsue Merlin E. Rekward Lewis Rekward Decorah Honolulu Hawaii

Mildred Hand and Edward Dolezal wed at St Patrick's

Mildred Hand of Tama wed Edward L Dolezal of Toledo in a Thursday 9 am ceremony at St Patrick's Church. The couple planned a 10 day East trip and will reside on a farm northeast of Toledo after a 300 guest reception at Carroll Hall.

Fleming Honored at Stork Shower in Southeast home

Mrs. Edward C. Fleming was honored Wednesday evening at a stork shower given by Mrs. Harry M. Passman and Mrs. Don and G. Hanson at 3031 Tamastreet SE. Guests included Mrs. George L. Zemlicka, Mrs. Robert W. Sheets, Mrs. Floyd B. McGuire, Mrs. Gordon L. Jones and Mrs. Charles W. Packwood Jr.

Edward C. Fleming Harry M. Passman Don G. Hanson Tamastreet SE Mmes George L. Zemlicka Robert W. Sheets Floyd B. McGuire Gordon L. Jones Charles W. Packwood, Jr

YWCA Beauty Clinic Hosts Fashion Show Finale

Syndicate Clothing Company sponsored a fashion show closing a five session YWCA beauty clinic series. A brief history of clothes and styling preceded the event. Models included Ames, M. D. Mitchell, G. W. Techau, H. D. Haines, Tom Merryman, and Misses Agnes Kingsbury, Mary Hegarty, Alice Heitshusen, Bertha Uthoff, Irene Jass, Nancy Delp, Mary Lou Cover and Belva Wieben.

Syndicate Clothing Company YWCA Ames M. D. Mitchell G. W. Techau H. D. Haines

Clarke Club Volunteers Dress Dolls for Christmas Baskets

The Cedar Rapids Clarke club met Wednesday at Mrs. James C. Lynn’s home to dress dolls for Christmas baskets for needy families. A social event is planned for Clarke college girls in Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Bob Miller assisted as co host.

Cedar Rapids Clarke Club James C. Lynn Mound Avenue SE Clarke College Bob Miller

Newest fashion blouse pattern with pearl sequin trim

Glitter of pearls and sequins adorns an easy crochet blouse above a simple skirt. Pattern 749 Misses' sizes 32-34 to 36-38 using 3-ply yarn or cotton. Send coins and pattern number to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept for purchase details and Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Catalog offers.

Anne Adams Cedar Rapids Gazette P.O Chicago Ill Needlecraft Dept Laura Wheeler Needlecraft

Five Danish Cookery Recipes From Susanne Palsbo Book

A newspaper note highlights five recipes from Susanne Palsbo’s Danish cookbook. It mentions photos by Oscar Davidson and cakes from Linnet's Kinditori, and previews dishes like Bornholm Omelet Yellow Pea Soup Stewed White Cabbage and Apple Cake with step by step prep details and serving ideas.

Naomi Doebel Gazette Eralding Newspaper Food Editors New York Susanne Palsbo Oscar Davidson Linnet Kinditori

Notable Local Names Listed in Public Notice

The notice names individuals including Dr. and Mrs. C. S. Foster of 1900 Blake Boulevard SE and Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Anderson of Ninth Street NW, along with James Oehrle of Dyersville and James Montgomery and Clarence M. Updegraf of Town City.

Ter C. S. Foster Blake Boulevard Dwight D. Anderson A. D. Anderson Ninth Street James Oehrle Dyersville James Montgomery Clarence M. Updegraf Town City

Sorority pledges presented at Delta Gamma gathering

Pi Omicron business women's sorority Delta Gamma met Thursday at the Roosevelt for a dessert social and pledging. McDowell served as president, Ruth distributed pledge pins to Majory Abernathy, Mary Eds, Marilyn Burgher, Elaine Ne, Lavinia Es Meyer, and Dorothy Lorenc. Court whist was played.

Delta Gamma Chapter Pi Omicron Business Women’s Sorority Roosevelt Hotel McDowell Ruth Majory Abernathy Mary Eds Marilyn Burgher Elaine Ne Lavinia Es- Meyer Dorothy Lorenc Charlotte Eckert Ruth Jackson

Birthday Party Aboard a Pirate Dinner for Clark Leckington

Clark Leckington celebrated his sixth birthday with a pirate supper at his parents home on Thirtieth Street SE. Grandmother Mrs. Carl Delfs of Waterloo assisted, with guests Dennis Doty John Peters Stephen Stauffacher Jim and Bob Clausen Stephen Icenbice David Melton and Charles Popelka present.

Clark Leckington Gordon Leckington Thirtieth Street Carl Delfs Waterloo Leckington Dennis Doty John Peters Stephen Stauffacher Jim and Bob Clausen Stephen Icenbice David Melton Charles Popelka

Wanka Luka Camp Fire Girls Meet at Guardian Home

The Wanka Luka Camp Fire Girls held a meeting at the home of guardian Ralph Streets at 1551 A Avenue in Batemaary. The group read stories about inspiring adventures and discussed upcoming activities.

Batemaary Ralph Streets

Fashion Flash Highlights Simple High Fashion

New York fashion notes show resort and spring looks from Galey and Lord and designer Fontana. Checked gingham cocktail dresses, a two piece plaid outfit, and an eye catching seersucker frock with rhinestones headline a collection. Adele Simpson presents a strapless gingham gown with ermine accents at a university event.

Phyllis Battelle New York INS Mme. Fontana Adele Simpson Sul Sigma Alphas Epsilon Fraternity Univers Iowa Paul D. Fost

Iowa sorority names new rushing chair and treasurer

A daughter of Mr and Mrs C Hahn 2209 Blake Boulevard has been named rushing chairman of Lambda chapter Gamma Alpha Chi at the University of Iowa. Barbara Boyd daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Boyd 450 Forest Drive SE was elected treasurer last spring.

C. Hahn Blake Boulevard Lambda Chapter Gamma Alpha Chi University of Iowa Barbara Boyd Harry Boyd Forest Drive

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE Features Or Women Society MR. and Mrs Oliver Swab Patsy Sorner 2Nd Ave 3Rd St Glamor Theresa Lahr Malcom Tama Mildred Darlene Hand Edward L. Doleizal Toledo St. Patrick’s Church Joseph R. Goodman Floyd L. Hand Dolezal Charles Dolezal Charles J. Dolezal Pat Dufour Shirley Guy Franklin Hand Melvin Herink Clutier LaVern Hand Joe Svoboda Katherine Masker Leonard Huask Carroll Hall I.c.b.j Chelsea Mrs. Fleming Stork Shower Samboro Carrier and Ives America Colin Simkin Frederick Lewis Allen Lloyd Douglas Peter Catherine Marshall John Steinbeck Thomas Costain Little Jesus Sterling North Ken Griffin Robert Shaw Mariners Fred Waring Bing Crosby and Andrews Sisters Perry Como the Weavers Duaflex ESTER Viewmaster KEM Liebke & Taylor Co Bornholm Uae PI Omicron Sorority Wanka-Luka Group Rushing Killian's the Killian CO Cedar Rapids, Iowa Azure Ocean Green
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