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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1954

Page

8

Clubs Plan For Football Halloween Parties In Iowa

The Elmcrest Golf and Country Club hosts a Halloween costume party Thursday at 5 pm with a grand costume contest at 5 30 and hot dogs and cider at 6 30 Reservations are due by Wednesday Mrs Ray Spielman chairs the event Regular family night moves to Wednesday Elmcrest Football Dinner Dance fills at 200 Cedar Rapids Country Club hosts a square dancing party Thursday with dinner 6 8 pm dances 7 30 9 30 and brunch 10 30 noon Saturday a Kiowa Wisconsin game bus trip with pregame brunch and postgame cocktail party 5 7 pm. Leo Cortemeglia’s band 8 pm to midnight Elks and American Legion plan Halloween parties Legion Spook and Goblin Saturday Rhythmaires 9 pm 1 am.

Elmcrest Golf and Country Club Ray Spielman Cedar Rapids Country Club Leo Cortemeglia Elmcrest Charles Johnson Gibby Gibson Elks Club American Legion Elks Elks Pavilion

Hambrights Return From Weeklong Midwest Trip

Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Hambright of 2029 Blake Boulevard SE returned Sunday evening from a weeklong vacation that took them to Green Bay Wisconsin and to River Forest Illinois to visit Mrs. Hambright’s sister Mrs. Harper Grove.

Walter T. Hambright Blake Boulevard Green Bay Wis Mr. Hambright Harper Grove River Forest Ill

Mrs Cherry Returns Home From Weekend Visit

Mrs H T Cherry returned to her Tama home after spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs Alfred E Durin at 2320 Linden Drive SE.

H. T. Cherry Tama Alfred E. Durin Linden Drive

Miss Claudia Abell Arrives for Week at Patterson Home

Miss Claudia Abell of Elgin Illinois arrived Sunday to spend a week in the home of Mr and Mrs Wade Patterson at 315 Cottage Grove avenue SE.

Claudia Abell Elgin Wade Patterson Cottage Grove Avenue

Marilyn Lewis Becomes Bride at Christ United Presbyter ian Church

Miss Marilyn Joan Lewis wed Donald B. Davis Jr. in a 2 p.m. double ring ceremony at Christ United Presbyterian Church with Rev. Franklin P. Jones officiating. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merton R. Lewis, wore lace over nylon net and satin, carried a white Bible with pink and white roses, and a reception followed before a wedding trip to Wisconsin. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Davis and attends the University of Iowa. the couple plans a Collins Radio Company employment and Iowa residence.

Marilyn Joan Lewis Donald B. Davis, Jr Christ United Presbyterian Church Franklin P. Jones Merton R. Lewis Waveland Drive Mr. Davis Donald B. Davis Twelfth Street Janet Davis Thomas Davis Robert Kent Roy Milota Estel Ketchum Wisconsin Collins Radio Company University of Iowa

Mrs Frank Davis Visits Des Moines Couple in Midwest

Mrs. Frank Davis arrived Monday from Des Moines to stay a few days with her parents, Mr and Mrs Ernest R Moore, at 536 Knollwood Drive SE.

Frank Davis Des Moines Ernest R. Moore Knollwood Drive

Gordon Trimble Celebrates Seventeenth Birthday

Gordon Trimble son of Mr and Mrs John A Trimble was honored at a surprise party Saturday night at the home of his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Louis Jakubec 1520 L street SW The Halloween themed event featured dancing games and 16 guests.

Gordon Trimble John A. Trimble Louis Jakubec L Street Gordon

Bowders Visit Buckleys Before Winter in Miami

Mr and Mrs D F Bowder and N P Nelson of Portland Ore left Monday for Miami Fla to spend the winter. They had been visiting Mr Bowders uncle and aunt E P Buckley at 1026 Seventeenth Avenue SE Portland Oregon entered the home last week.

D. F. Bowder N. P. Nelson Portland Ore Miami Fla Mr. Bowder E. P. Buckley Seventeenth Avenue SE

Mary Witt Marries Airline Pilot Denis Maher in City Ceremony

Mary Edith Witt became Mrs Denis F. Maher in a Saturday morning rite at Immaculate Conception Church officiated by Rev Cyril Engler. The bride wore rosepoint lace over taffeta with ivory orange blossom veil and carried white roses. groom is a pilot for American Airlines.

Immaculate Conception Church Mary Edith Witt Denis F. Maher Cyril F. Engler Michael G. Goodman Omaha Maher F. D. Maher Fourth Avenue SE Florence A. Witt Gloria J. Maher William Barger John H. Maher Chicago Dick Maher Bill Maher James Maher Bill Postilo

Cabinet Wives View TV Session With Husbands

Mrs Weeks and other cabinet wives watched a White House meeting on a 17 inch TV in Georgetown. They described Secretary Dulles as the main show and noted the absence of state secrets in shop talk. Other wives joined broadcasts from homes and hotels to see their husbands in session.

Washington Sinclair Weeks White House Administration Brownell Ezra Taft Benson Secretary of Agriculture Arthur E. Summerfield Wilson

Mt Mercy to Host Institutional Studies Workshop

Sister Mary Digna and Sister Mary Rose will lead a two day workshop on institutional studies at Mt. Mercy College. Digna directed the 1947 St Scholastica college investigation that measured program success and gained nationwide notice among education leaders.

Mary Digna Sister Mary Rose St. Scholastica College of Duluth Mt. Mercy College Sister Mary Digna St. Scholastica College

Camp Fire Girls Entertain Mothers

The Te-Wa-Kag-O Camp Fire group hosted a mothers’ instruction at 2417 B avenue NE, led by Mrs. Martin Kacena. Mrs. Kacena outlined the year’s Camp Fire program while mothers present included Mrs. Robert B. Davis and others.

Martin Kacena B Avenue NE Clyde Richardson Judy Nagel Carolyn Kacena Kacena Robert B. Davis Nate Cohn S. M. Lehr Orr Greedy Theodore Kubicek

Reid Family Returns Home From Tulsa Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Reid of 2416 B Avenue NE returned Sunday from Tulsa Oklahoma where they visited Mrs. Reid's sister Mrs. Bruce Austin. They were joined by their son and daughter in law Pfc. and Mrs. Richard E. Reid of Joplin Missouri. Also visiting were Mrs. Austin's daughter Mrs. Joseph Reynolds of Wichita and her two children.

Kenneth W. Reid B Avenue Tulsa Okla Reid Bruce Austin Pfc Richard E. Reid Joplin Austin Joseph Reynolds Wichita, Kan

Will Be Wed at Victor on Nov. 6

Victor announces the coming marriage of Mary Lou Dusterhoft to Raymond Blomme son of Mr and Mrs Louis Blomme of Ladora. The ceremony will be held November 6 at St Bridget's church in Victor.

Victor Mary Lou Dusterhoft Raymond Blomme Louis Blomme Ladora J. M. Dusterhoft St. Bridget’s Church

Mrs. MacLaughlin Returns From Visit

Mrs. L. E. MacLaughlin of 1611 Park Avenue SE returns home Monday after a week in Evanston visiting her son in law and daughter John E. Christensen and family.

L. E. MacLaughlin Park Avenue Evanston John E. Christensen

Mrs Henry McNabb Celebrates Seventieth Birthday Party

Mrs Henry McNabb of 810 B avenue NE celebrated her eighty seventh birthday with a party hosted by her children on Thursday. Five of her six children attended including Mrs Steve Stavros of Davenport and Mrs Florian Francis, Mrs John Baer, Aaron McNabb and Corbin McNabb of Cedar Rapids. Pete Alt of Richmond could not attend.

Henry McNabb Avenue NE Steve Stavros Davenport Florian Francis John Baer Aaron McNabb Corbin McNabb Cedar Rapids Pease Pete Alt Richmond Alif

Chapter IF to Meet at Mrs Mixson Home

P E O chapter IF will meet Friday at 1 30 p m at 2207 Grande avenue SE Mrs Howard W Mixson hosts assistance by Mrs R F Vane and Mrs William O Gray Mrs R R Fahrney of Cedar Falls will be a guest.

P.E.O Howard W. Mixson Grande Avenue SE R. F. Vane William O. Gray R. R. Fahrney Cedar Falls

Cecilian Music Club Admits Eight New Members

The Cecilian Music Club met Saturday at St. Matthew's School and admitted Kristan Falcon Betty Ann Groeshell Diane Turner Sheila Victorine Billy Clarke Sandra Smejkal Marian Kay Nolan and Nancy Winders to membership.

Cecilian Music Club St. Matthew’s School Kristan Falcon Betty Ann Groeshell Diane Turner Sheila Victorine Billy Clarke Sandra Smejkal Marian Kay Nolan Nancy Winders

Slumber Party Guests Listed at 644 Wilson Ave SW

Joanne Mete lak hosted a slumber party Saturday night with 12 guests. Attendees included Janet Bridges Beth Cerka Carole Long Barb Mannen Rai Ann Martin Judy McArthur Judy Janice Miller Lillian Spinn Betty Lou Studt and Marion Tickal.

Joanne Metelak Wilson Avenue Janet Bridges Beth Cerka Carole Long Barb Mannen Rai Ann Martin Judy McArthur Judy Janice Miller Lillian Spinn Betty Lou Studt Marion Tickal

Sorority Meeting At Elaine Lawrence Home

Alpha Sigma chapter of Pr Omicron met Monday evening at Elaine Lawrence 3820 First avenue NE. Zereda Van Deusen showed colored slides on Palestine. Barbara Gosling attended as a guest.

Alpha Sigma Chapter Pr Omicron Sorority Elaine Lawrence First Avenue Zereda van Deusen Palestine Barbara Gosling

Lucille Embree Becomes a Bride

Lucille Embree and Lloyd Martens exchanged nuptial vows in Anamosa at 2 30 p m with Rev Russell Pavy officiating Their ceremony featured palms white chrysanthemums daisies and delphiniums The gown included a sculptured lace bodice a triangular insert and a circular train They were honored at a reception and left for a South tour Mrs Martens wore blue with a white orchid corsage.

Anamosa Lucille Embree Lloyd Martens A. R. Embree John Martens Russell Pavy Cedar Rapids Ruth Graham Karen Hampy Lee Wanasella New York Marilyn Hempy Arlene Harms Jo Ann Harms Monticello Nelson Miner Henry Heaton Norman Martens Center Junction South

Mrs Lydia Ward Visits Miss Narber in Salem

Mrs Lydia Ward of Santa Ana California arrived Monday to visit Miss Florence Narber at 1949 Grande avenue SE. She will be here about ten days.

Lydia Ward Santa Ana Calif Florence Narber Grande Avenue SE

Beta Sigma Phi Halloween Party Hosted by XI Delta Chapter

Mrs. Kenneth Hastie hosted the XI Delta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi for their annual Halloween party at 171 Twenty third Street Drive SE. A short business meeting preceded the entertainment. Prizes went to Mrs. E A Hemann for best costume and to Mrs. H B Klein Margaret Mackin and Doris Stein for other contests.

Kenneth Hastie Twenty-third Street Drive X Delta Chapter Beta Sigma Phi E. A. Hemann H. B. Klein Margaret Mackin Doris Stein Marcella Deeny F. T. Seery

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Carl Franks Iowa Clr Armed Services Geraldine Hellen Selfridge Mich Air Force Base Cordel Handrup Susan Hocking Fern Kaplan St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing Iowa State Nurses Association Iowa State Student Nurses Association W. T. Hambrights Mrs. Cherry Pattersons Webster Marilyn Lewis Mrs Donald Davis Ernest R. Moores D. F. Bowders Mary Witt Helen Thomas Mt. Mercy Kenneth W. Reids Mrs. Maclaughlin Serta Kenwood DIAL Second California Jefferson Street Iowa City W. H. Crawford Parizek & Donohoe XI Delta Chapter Masa Canker Baby Gerber Bright Idea Dan Gerber Fremont Michigan Council On Foods and Nutrition of The American Medical Association Member Pederal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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