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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1952

Page

7

Camp Fire Area Dinner To Feature Dr. Kollman Talk

The Iowana Area Council of Camp Fire Girls will hold its annual dinner next Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. in the REA building Anamosa with Dr. Eric Kollman of Cornell College as speaker on Germany Revisited. Reservations due by Friday at the area office or with Mrs. Wilson Kouba Anamosa. Leaders from Cedar Rapids Anamosa Marion Springville Mt. Vernon Lisbon Washington and Central City are expected. A T Pleune will preside and officers regional reps will be elected. Mrs. John R. Battin will report on progress. Wapamee and Kokinga Camp Fire groups will present a Christmas candle light ceremony.

Eric Kollman Cornell College Iowana Area Austria Kollman U. S. State Department Germany Wilson Kouba Anamosa Cedar Rapids Marion Springville Mt. Vernon Lisbon Washington Central City A. T. Pleune John R. Battin Wapamee Kokinga

Parties Given for Mrs. J. Max Widmer

Mrs. J. Max Widmer of Old Greenwich Conn. is hosted by Mr. and Mrs. C. Max Widmer at 600 Forty-second Street NE. Mrs. Alfred Nutt hosted luncheon for Mrs. Widmer and Mrs. Howard R. Green gave a luncheon for eight. A breakfast will be held in her honor Wednesday at the Roosevelt Hotel by Mrs. O. S. Cook.

J. Max Widmer Old Greenwich Conn C. Max Widmer Forty-second Street Alfred Nutt Fifth Avenue Widmer Howard R. Green Forest Drive O. S. Cook Rooseveltotel

J Whelans Honored On Silver Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J Vernon Whelan 1960 Second Avenue SE were honored on their silver wedding anniversary at a family dinner Monday evening in the Roosevelt hotel. Hosts were Miss Kathryn Gohmann Gary Gohmann and Miss Kathryn Barton.

J. Vernon Whelan Second Avenue SE Roosevelt Hotel Kathryn Gohmann Gary Gohmann Kathryn Barton

Dessert and Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Ann Roland

Mrs. Chester H. Reesink hosts a dessert and miscellaneous shower at 1618 Third Avenue SE for Miss Ann Roland, whose upcoming marriage to Otto Kohl Jr during the holiday season will be a notable event. Eighteen guests are expected.

Chester H. Reesink Third Avenue SE Ann Roland Otto Kohl, Jr

Thanksgiving Dinners Planned at Elmcrest and Cedar Rapids Clubs

Turkey dinners will be served at Elmcrest Golf and Country Club and Cedar Rapids Country Club from 12 to 3 p.m. Reservations must be made by noon Wednesday. Advertisement.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Cedar Rapids Country Club

Rose Thoennes and M J Hall Wed in Immaculate Conception

Rose Marie Thoennes and Michael J Hall wed Saturday morning at Immaculate Conception church. Officiant was Rev Raymond A Schuethl of Farmer City, with Robert J Thoennes of Iowa City as soloist. The couple, who will reside in San Francisco after December 4, following a trip to California, will visit Sacramento.

Michael J. Hall California Immaculate Conception Church Rose Marie Thoennes Otto A. i Thoennes Sixteenth Street SE Hall M. J. Hall Eighteenth Street Raymond A. Schuethl Farmer City Ill Robert J. Thoennes Iowa City

Davenport Couple Wed in St Mark’s Lutheran Church

LOWDEN The wedding of Miss Dorothy Henricksen daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Gottschalk and Wayne Scheel son of Mr and Mrs William E Scheel of Davenport took place Saturday in St Mark's Lutheran church Davenport Attending were the bride’s sister Miss Judy Henricksen and Willard H Schmidt The couple will reside in Davenport where they are both employed.

Lowden Dorothy Henricksen Raymond Gottschalk Wayne Scheel William E. Scheel Davenport St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Judy Henricksen Willard H. Schmidt

Alice Backes Weds Edgar Heitshusen at St John’s Lutheran

Alice Backes daughter of Edward J. Backes of Luzerne and Edgar Heitshusen son of Mr and Mrs Herman Heitshusen of Williamsburg exchanged vows in a double ring ceremony at St John’s Lutheran church Keystone. The bride wore a white satin gown and carried red roses. Attendants included Luella Backes and Velma Backes. Walter Heitshusen served as best man with groomsmen Herbert and Willard Heitshusen. Nuptial music was by L W Fisher and Luella Heitshusen. A reception followed and the couple will reside near Williamsburg where Heitshusen farms.

Janet Thoennes James Hall Ronnie Peck Dan Molumby Roosevelthotel Willis Schueth Marilyn, Machacek Helen Kennedy Eugene Thoennes Sacramento Calif San Francisco Hall Navy Keystone Alice Backes Edward J. Backes Luzerne Edgar Heitshusen Herman Heitshusen Williamsburg St. John’s Lutheran Church Luella Backes Velma Backes Richard Newkirk Frances Backes Walter Heitshusen Herbert Willard Heitshusen Erwin Heitshusen Melvin Lehrman L. W. Fisher Luella Heitshusen Heitshuisen

Lou Etta Crouse and Richard G Wolf Wed in Marengo

In a double ring ceremony at the First Methodist parsonage Lou Etta Crouse became the bride of Richard Gerald Wolf. The bride's aqua suit matched white and pink carnations for a corsage. The groom is the son of Mrs. Margaret Jorgensen of Iowa City. a reception followed at the Curry home and the couple left for a Chicago wedding trip.

Marengo Lou Etta Crouse Richard Gerald Wolf Arthur Crouse Boone Wolf Margaret Jorgensen Iowa City

Marianne Bastian Hosts Fifth Birthday Circus Party

Marianne Bastian, daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bastian, celebrated her fifth birthday Monday at home on Linden Drive SE with a circus party. Bruce Bucknell performed a marionette show. Guests included Helen Arnold Jane Cherry Bunny Morgan Katie Argow Connie Mealy Lynn Dane Nancy Cook and Ed and Kenny Bastian Jr.

Marianne Bastian Kenneth Bastian Linden Drive Bruce Bucknell Helen Arnold Jane Cherry Bunny Morgan Katie Argow Connie Mealy Lynn Dane Nancy Cook Kenny Bastian, Jr

Mercy Hospital Auxiliary Seeks Doll Donation Drive

Mercy hospital auxiliary launches a Christmas doll program and asks donors to leave materials at the information desk. Dolls will be dressed and placed on the gift cart for patients to purchase during the holiday season.

Mercy Hospital

Star of the East circle hosts luncheon at Mrs Clif ford home

Members of Star of the East circle of King's Daughters met for a Monday luncheon at 1636 Avenue NE hosted by Mrs. Jesse Clif ford with Mrs. G. L. Peet assisting. Nan Gable led devotions and the group sewed items for St. Luke's hospital. guest Jennie Garrett of Mt. Vernon attended.

Star of the East Circle of King’s Daughters Jesse Clifford Avenue NE G. L. Peet Nan Gable St.Luke’s Hospital Jennie Garrett Mt. Vernon

Beth Dodge circle plans Thanksgiving basket for needy family

Members of Beth Dodge circle of the King's Daughters met at Mrs. David Hodgin's home on Vine avenue SE. Mrs. Jerry Ovel led devotions. The group voted to provide a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family.

Beth Dodge Circle of the King’s Daughters David Hodgin Vine Avenue SE Jerry Ovel

Ermine Robes at Elizabeth II Coronation Likely Mock Fur

Royal peers and peeresses expected to wear crimson velvet robes trimmed with mock ermine for the coronation next June. Coronation HQ has not issued directives yet. The change from real ermine to rabbit shaved fur mirrors cost and fashion shifts.

Ondon Nea Elizabeth II Belgrave Square George VI Elizabeth Peter Russell Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers

Coronation gowns and royal dress codes unveiled in Britain

NEA reports on preparations for Britain's coronation as designers detail robes of nobility, the queen's train lengths, and royal colors. London and Paris shows influence upcoming state banquets, Covent Garden gala, and a trend toward Elizabethan inspired styling for next spring.

NEA Rosette Hargrove Britain Victoria British Color Council Peter Russell Duchess of Gloucester London Paris Buckingham Palace Covent Garden Benjamin Britten Elizabeth I Essex

Kathleen Ryan Weds Leo J Frett at Sacred Heart Clin ton

Miss Kathleen Ryan daughter of Emmett J Ryan of Waukon and Leo J Frett were married Saturday at Sacred Heart church in Clinton. The bride wore a white satin gown with cathedral train and a pearl crown veil. Bridesmaids were Miss Joan Frett Miss Patricia Reburn and Miss Colleen Welch. Dennis Ryan served as best man with ushers Roy Kauper Loras Keiffer and Arthur Frett. Music by Miss Sue Lane organist and Miss Alice Frett vocalist preceded a Clinton wedding breakfast and reception.

Waukon Kathleen Ryan Emmett J. Ryan Leo J.frett Sacred Heart Church Clinton Joan Frett Patricia Reburn Colleen Welch Dennis Ryan Roy Kauper Loras Keiffer Arthur Frett Sue Lane Waterloo Alice Frett

Joyce Anderson Becomes a Bride in Iowa City Ceremony

Joyce Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs H C Anderson of Central City wed Gerald Hauser son of Mr and Mrs Lester Hauser of Urbana in a double ring ceremony at the Congregational chapel in Iowa City. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Sam Leacox Cedar Rapids. The couple resides at 1229 First Avenue SE. The bride works for United Fire and Casualty Co and the groom is a farmer.

Congregational Chapel Iowa City Joyce Anderson H. C. Anderson Central City Gerald Hauser Lester Hauser Urbana Sam Leacox Cedar Rapids First Avenue SE United Fire and Casualty Company Hauser Farms

Amvets Auxiliary Plans Local Christmas Hospital Visit

The Amvets Auxiliary 50 held its November meeting to finalize plans for a Christmas party at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City. President Alma Matthews reported on veterans welfare and recreation, including donations to Clinton and Des Moines hospitals, and the group adopted an 11 year old boy at St. Mary's Children’s Home in Dubuque.

Veterans Hospital Iowa City Amvets Auxiliary Alma Matthews Veterans’ Welfare Clinton Des Moines St. Mary’s Children’s Dubuque

Ambar Grotto Celebrates Twenty Fifth Anniversary Dinner

The Ambar Grotto marked its twenty fifth anniversary with a dinner dance in the Roosevelt room of the Roosevelt hotel. About 75 members and guests attended as Chief Justice Donald Mann served as toastmaster and introduced past monarchs and auxiliary presidents. Robert Caldwell spoke on Cedar Rapids industrial development since World War II and Robert Davis sang. Mr and Mrs Darrell Sawyer and Mr and Mrs Clifford Steiner were honored for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary.

Ambar Grotto Darrell Sawyer Clifford Steiner

Iowa Women Suggested For Government Posts

The American Association of University Women urged President-elect Eisenhower to appoint 17 women to top government jobs. Led by Dr. Rosamonde Ramsay Boyd, the group cited his pledge to use outstanding women's contributions and named Florence Fallgatter of Iowa State College and Dorothy D. Houghton of Red Oak Iowa among the recommendations.

Washington American Association of University Women Dwight D. Eisenhower Rosamonde Ramsay Boyd Spartanburg S.C Eisenhower Florence Fallgatter Iowa State College Dorothy D. Houghton Red Oak General Federation of Women’s Clubs

Seaton-Begins with Crist Wedding at First Methodist

Miss Patricia Ann Seaton daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Seaton wed Keith Crist son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Crist of Conesville in a Sunday afternoon ceremony at the First Methodist church in Iowa City.

Iowa City Patricia Ann Seaton Jack Seaton Keith Crist Melvin Crist Conesville First Methodist Church

Araietta Sauer and Edward V. Allen Wed in Union Church

Miss Araietta Sauer daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Sauer of Waterloo wed Edward V Allen son of Mrs Violet Allen of Quasqueton Sunday in Union church The Rev Norman E Werner officiated with roses and white chrysanthemums decorating the altar The bride wore a white chiffon velvet gown with lace accessories A reception followed the ceremony The couple will reside near Quasqueton where Allen farms and Mrs Allen works for H W Means Company at Waterloo

Quasqueton Araietta Sauer W. L. Sauer Waterloo Edward V. Ailen Violet Ailen Union Church Norman E. Werner Fonda Sauer Dean Oldridge Iva Dale Mollenhaur Vonda Lee Mollenhaur Sandra Sauer Dennis Walton Herman Mollenhaur Allen Mrs. Allen H. W. Means Company

Pi Omicron Dinner Brings Speakers on Investments

Alpha Sigma, Delta Gamma and Iota Epsilon sorority chapters hosted a joint dinner in the Florentine room at the Roosevelt hotel Monday evening. Guest speaker John H. Kasbeer of Chicago, Midwest distributor for the Wellington Fund, spoke on Intelligent Investments for the Women of Today, introduced by Clark Mahannah.

Alpha Sigma Delta Gamma Iota Epsilon Pi Omicron Sorority Florentine Roosevelt Hotel John H. Kasbeer Chicago Wellington Fund Philadelphia Clark Mahannah

Mustard Seasoned Cheese Sauce Guideline

For macaroni cheese sauce use half a teaspoon dry mustard per two cups of sauce. This ratio balances tang with creaminess, helping flavor without overpowering the cheese blend. Adjust to taste after whisking with melted butter and cheese.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Area Council of Camp Fire Plans J. W. Whelans Mrs. Reesink Miss Roland Country Clubs Mra Mesa Canker iGerber Gerber Dan Gerber Fremont, Mich Council On Foods and Nutrition American Media Association Jean Strong Frank Brown First Avenue NE Brown Daniel Garnant R. B. Booth E. M. Garnant J. P. Garnant Rose Thoennes Sam Stohl Michael J. Hall, JR Santa Santa Claus First Avenue Lou Etta Crouse, R. G. Wolf Wed Richard Wolf Mercy Auxiliary Star OF East Circle Westminster Abbey Sahara Cedar Rapids Fuel CO Ed Soboda Leo J. Frett Amvets Iowa Anchor First Street RIAL Schick Ginsberg 2Nd Street E. V. Allen PI Omicron
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