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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1937
Page
4
Mrs Russell J Ports was honored as a house guest with a tea at Mrs Ivins home. Invitations were issued to fifty friends and guests for a week day event with refreshments and socializing. The occasion highlighted a planned gathering at the Cad or Rope in County with local attendance and formal introductions of visitors from out of town.
AUNT HET T jokes about Bil being middle aged not old enough for romance yet. She hints he seeks thrills and kisses his wife, but is wary of the gal’s advances and societal expectations.
A birthday luncheon and cake marked Glenn Chadima’s celebration at 2646 Meadowbrook Drive SE. Following the party at Cedar Rapids Counters Club, twelve boys who helped enjoy swimming at the county club pool. Guests included Chadima family members and Lansing friends, with Mrs Chadima hosting and Mus Harts assisting.
Miss Henrietta Ruth Zezula daughter of Mr and Mrs John Zezula married Dr Donald J Ameel son of Mr and Mrs Jules Ameel of Detroit Michigan in a noon ceremony at the Zezula home 1495 Thirty second Street NE The Rev Dr Owen L Morris officiated before relatives and friends with Miss Emily Zezula as maid of honor Best man was D A Kenyon of Detroit After the ceremony the couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Manhattan Kansas where Dr Ameel teaches zoology at Kansas State College Mrs Ameel a Coe College and University of Michigan Library School graduate previously worked at Coe and Utah State Agricultural College She and Dr Ameel plan to make their home in Manhattan Kansas Two local social events accompanied the celebration as Norma Haller and Grace Brownell hosted a party for Miss Zezula at Brownell's home 1403 Second Avenue SE
Fragmented OCR describes Tre Misses Joyce and Portia Jackson of Boston leaving Saturday after summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs Jackson at 223 Twenty third Street. Mentions relatives, travel through the west south coast and Mexico with family, and a professor from Northeastern University.
Miss Doris Blessing hosted a small gathering for Man Oveng polity Vondas at 219 Fifteenth Street NE. Ue and Mis TF Blessing marked their wedding anniversary with a gesture from the Riests, who presented a heartfelt gift to the honored couple.
Mr o and Mr Harts Bo Pree were honored on their silver wedding anniversary Sunday at Bever spark. Mr and Mrs F.S Dudles of Independence, best man and maid of honor from the wedding, were present. Others included Mr and Mrs George AM Price of Walker, Mrs o and Mrs Filmer Price and their children, Miss Doris Piice of Cogean, and many Price family members from Cedar Rapids. Gifts were presented the Harry B Prices.
Mrs Everett Ro Fox of Dallas Texas left Monday after spending two weeks at the home of her sister Mrs Gordon Walker at 1432 Third Avenue Southeast. She visited Rolla Maine to see friends before returning to Dallas. During her stay she was honored at several social affairs.
Dr Earl E Harper president of Simpson College in Indianola returns home after spending several days as guest of Mr and Mrs H Adams and Miss Catherine M Adams of 1622 Bever Avenue SE.
Mr and Mrs Earl Crow entertained Sunday in honor of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joseph Soukup who were recently married. Attendees included Airs Henry Sturtz and Wallis, Mr and Mrs Harland Crusty and Ruby, Robert and Miron, Vero and Mrs John Sturtz, Lavon and Emma Mae of Gartison, Mr and Mrs A G Dill, Martin Lilson and Donald of Winter, Ver oand Mrs Bob Carey, Stanley Bessie and Vincent Vak of Manchester, Mr and Mrs Howard Crow and Ellen of Walker, Mir and Mrs Joseph Soukup, seard Vern and Fred, Mr and Mrs Vera Payne, Mr and Mrs DoscpasSeukup gr, and Dean Crow of Central City.
Miss Bess Reanieck plans to leave Sunday for Des Moines to enter a framing event at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Grace Clemons serves as hostess for a bridge party at Muse Reenter home. Marie Collins wins the prize. guests include Eda Fischer, Wilma Michael, Irma Laughlin, Mane Scindler and Charlotte Womo.
Thirty two girls from the Mitnet Grocer office hosted a picnic supper at Eas Park to honor Geradine Griffin whose marriage to Robert Thompson will take place soon. Gifts were presented to the bride-to-be in a show of affection and good wishes.
Luana Boner a 19 year old from Talos Park HI starts a bicycle trek from Chicago to Washington State College in Pullman to study forestry. She aims for about 100 miles daily, plans Ames as next stop, and funds the journey with fruit milk and occasional work, having left Morgan Park Junior College with strong grades.
In Des Moines, Mayfair and Hollywood club owners were served eviction notices, potentially forcing relocation of gambling operations. The notices come amid county actions, with bids for gravel resurfacing and road work advertised by the County Auditor, Cedar Rapids office details included.
The consoalie dated school here opened Monday with teachers Vera Moore first through third, Orlena Powers fourth through sixth, Lloyd Kratzer seventh and eighth, Kenneth Watson principal and English, Alfred Paints mathematics and history, Miss Lillian Hanson home economics, Supt Cart Me Calles. Bus drivers are George Flitsch, Alvin Millard, Eugene Estill, Harry Kee, and Pick Hendisx.
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